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Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
DELAWARE FRUIT EXHIBITION
Promises to be the Best Ever at State
Fair Owing to BOuntifuI Crops

Promises to be the Best Ever at State
Fair Owing to BOuntiful Crops
The greatest display of fruit that
has ever been made at any agricul-
tural exhibition in this state is being
planned for the Delaware State Fair
to be held September 8 to 13, inclu-
sive. With bumper crops of early
apples and magnificent later crops
promised, with the best crop of peach
es the state has harvested in ten
yeals, with the biggest acreage in
grapes ever attempted in this state
and with excellent prospects for the
best crops of pears and ounces in the
annals of fruit culture in Delaware,
the exhibit at Elsmere the second
week in September will be a record
breaker in quality, size and number.
There are 81 different varieties of ap-
Piles, Ia of peaches, II of pears, Id
of grapes and 6 of ounces for which
premiums will be offered. In the
judging, the fruit will be accorded
honors for the best form, size, uni
formity, color, condition and quality.
Richard G. Buckingham, one of the
oldest and best known Orchardists in
the state will have supervision over
the display
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
ACCIDENT AT CHURCH HILL
Carriage With Three Little Children
Turns Over in Mill Stream

Although virtually the whole town
of Church Hill, Md, aided by scores
of visiting motorists, helped to rescue
three children whose carriage had
turned over in the Church Hill mill
stream, the heroine of the adventure
was Fannie Kimbles, 16 years old,
one of the trio capsized. Fannie, who
IS the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam c. Kimbles, after being swept
100 feet down the stream, grasped
tree, and holding by one hand caught
her ten-year-Old brother, Nelson, as
he was being carried past by the
waters. They clung to the tree until
help came. The third child in the
rescue was Dudley Kimbles, s years
old, brother of Fannie and Nelson.
He was saved and his brother and
sister taken from the tree by a group
of rescuers who used ropes to secure
themselves to the shore. The chill
dren had gone to Church Hill for
provisions. Their carriage was caught
in the swift current. All were thrown
overheard, the horse swimming to the
shore after the vehicle had been torn
loose and carried down stream. Dud-
ley held to a wheel of the carriage.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
DEATH OF NATHANIEL RIGGS
Former Smyrnian Who Moved From
Here to Dover Dies in Salisbury

Here to Dover Dies in Salisbury
Nathaniel A. Riggs, aged 80, at one
time resident of Smyrna, who NOV
ed from here to Dover, died at Sails
bury, Md, Friday, after lingering
illness. He is survived by several
children among whom is Benjamin
Riggs, of Smyrna; Harvey Riggs, of
Dover, and Nathaniel Riggs, of Ches-
ter. His remains were taken to Do
yer Sunday and inferred in Lakeside
Cemetery.
Samuel S. Hirons, aged 81, who
was farmer near Smyrna for a
number of years, afterward moving
to Dover and vicinity, died in Dover
Saturday after an illness of many
months. He was a brother of the late
Mrs. George w. Turner. He is sur
vived by his widow and one son,
Lewis Hirons, of near Wilmington.
Funeral took place in Dover yester-
day afternoon and the remains We're
brought to Smyrna and inferred in
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Elvin Scull, a farmer residing south
Of Smyrna near Denney's Corner who
died suddenly Sunday morning Of
heart trouble at his home, was buried
this afternoon at Lakeside Cemetery,
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
RUSH REHOBOTH ROAD WORK

1000 Feet of Concrete Poured Last
Week on Section Through Wood Land
The Roberts Paving Company layed
over four thousand feet Of concrete
road last week, beginning about two
hundred yards this side of George w.
Hazel's farm house, Monday morning,
and stopping Saturday night in front
of the farm house Of Alfred Nelson.
They expect, in a few days, to finish
the stretch going through the woods
of Harlan M. Joseph, near Rehoboth
Presbyterian Church.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
BANK OF SMYRNA TO BUILD
To Erect New Building On Present
Site With Up-TO-Date Facilities


Site With Up-TO-Date Facilities
The National Bank of Smyrna re-
solved last week to erect a new build
ing. They are convinced that the
community has reached a point in its
development where the conduct of
banking business demands more ade-
quate facilities. 1t is their intention
TO remove the present building and
erect thoroughly modern structure.
on the present site, Which will be at
tractive in appearance and so ap-
pointed as to meet the most exacting
requirements in service and in safety.
The Tilghman Meyer Company of AL
lentown, Penna., a firm who exclu-
sively specialize in the design and
construction of Bank Buildings, are
already at work on the plans, and
within short time a water color pic
ture of the proposed new building
Will be on display in the present Bank
building. 1--WE are looking ahead" :"
said one of the banks officers, and
we are firmly convinced that the fu-
ture of this section of the state is
most promising" This attitude on
the part of the board of directors ac-
counts for the fact that the new
building will include appointments
and cOnveniences which are not to be
found in Institutions outside the larg-
er cities-and that the new building
VIII be designed to provide for the
progress that will come in the years
just ahead of us. On completion of
Its new structure the National Bank
OF Smyrna will widen the scope of its
service to the people Of Smyrna and
community, and it will conduct its
business on a scale which it is at
present unable to do because of in
adequate facilities. The new building
Will be of fire-proof construction, and
Will be composed of the most endur-
ing materials-concrete, stone, bronze
and marble. Particular attention will
be paid to the vaults. They are being
designed in accordance with advanced
standards of burglar proof construc-
ton. They will be surrounded by all
OF the approved safety devices pre-
scribed by present day engineering
practice. A number of new, and
unique features, are going to be in
corporated in the building which will
make for added convenience and
greater security to the people of this
community. The National Bank of
Smyrna, from the day of its organi-
zation, one hundred and twelve years
ago, has been pioneer in its field.
BY deciding to house the fine old in
stitution in modern building, the
directors of today are carrying ahead
the work of the founders, and are
starting the bank, most auspiciously,
on its second century of useful SER
vice.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
NEW FRUIT GROWERS BANK

Directors Vote To Remodel Bank
and Close Deal With Contractors
The Fruit Growers National Bank,
eager to give this community the
most up-to-date banking facilities,
have been considering for some time,
steps in this direction, but the ques-
tion as to what the Citizens Hose
Company would do with their prop
erty adjoining the bank, possibly
affecting the light, delayed temper
arily the action of the directors. How
ever, they have closed a contract with
the TIghman Meyer Company, Bank
ing architects and engineers, to help
them solve their problem.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
COSTS &c A MILE TO RUN AUTOS

This Is the Estimate of U. S. Govern
ment After Making Average Tests
Uncle Sam has just made his esti-
mate as to the cost of operation of
an automobile on a mileage basis. In
preparing the annual budget the gov
ernment experts have figured original
cost, depreciation, gasoline, tires, etc,
and report that the cost a mile for
motorcars is z cents and for motor
cycles cents. Allowance is made
for certain conditions, such as noun
famous regions and poor roads, but
while the figures may be high in some
localities and low in others, the ex-
perts state that the 7-cent figure is
adequate and fair and that it has
been accepted by the budget commit
tee in figuring estimates.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
J. A. LEGATES SELLS HIS HOME
DispOses of His Property, Corner of
Delaware and Mt. Vernon Streets

DispOses of His Property, Corner of
Delaware and Mt. Vernon Streets
James A. Legates, retired railroad
man, and for many years conductor
on the Smyrna Branch Railway, has
sold his home corner of Delaware and
Mt. Vernon Streets, to Mrs. Blanch
c. LOckerman of near Blackbird for
$4,000. The deal was made thru the
realestate agency of F. Charles Le-
Compile. Mrs. Lockerman is the
widow of James c. Lockerman who
was killed in an auto accident at
Armstrong; Corner over a year ago.
She expects to take possession of her
new home August the first. This
property is the one long owned by
Mrs. John II. Hoffecker and is a mod
ernized, cozy home.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
REHOBOTH COMMUNITY HOUSE

b. +. Shaw and Others To Erect a
Building Suitable For Conventions
At the town election on Saturday
Mayor Harry Satterfeld was re-elect-
ed. The new Board of Commission
ers inaugurated their first official
meeting by announcing that work
would begin in a short time for a new
town hall and community meeting
place, to be built large enough to ac-
commodate all public meetings to be
held in the town. B. F. Shaw, one
Of the commissioners, also announced
at the same time that he would bear
one-half of the cost of the new build
ing.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16

Highway To Build Main st. Approach
TheDelaware State Highway De-
partment rs advertising for bids to
build concrete approach at South end
Of Main Street.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
smyrna-CIaytOn Road Open to Public

The new concrete road between
Smyrna and Clayton was thrown open
to the public Saturday morning and
is a veritable boon to the travelling
public. Many motored over it Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16
Augustine Piers Reported Sold

1t is reported that A. L. Gyelin has
purchased the Delaware Beach Line.
the hotel and property at Augustine
Beach and the Thomas Clyde.
Smyrna times., 1924-07-16

'''' On Eighth Page
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-16
LADD
To OPEN D. c.
CAMPAIGN
North Dakotan Will Talk to
Progressiyes at Ratifi-
cation Meeting

Edwin F. Ladd, Republican
United States Senator from North
Dakota, will join the Progressive
forces Of the District Of Columbia
In launching their campaign by
addressing the ratification meeting
to be held tonight, at 8 o'clock, at
the Masonic Auditorium, New York
avenue and Thirteenth street.
Famous Names.
With Norman Hapgood, leading
editor, diplomat and publicist, for
mer Congressman Edward Heating
of Colorado, Edgar Wallace, labor
man and legislative representative
OF the American Federation of La
Dor, Edith Hooker, representing
the forward looking women of ma
ton and Lieutenant Thomas H.
r. Clarke. of the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Col
ored People, the gathering in this
city tonight Is expected to be one
OF the features of the national
campaign.
Anticipating the possibility of a
larger number desiring to attend
than the auditorium can accommo-
date, the La Follette.for-P President
Club, which is making the ar
engagements for the meeting, last
night applied to Major Sullivan for
permission to hold an outdoor
meeting near the hall should there
be a large number unable to gain
admittance. Joseph L. Topper,
treasurer of the club. will confer
with Major Sullivan today.
Arthur e. Holder, national Sec
rotary of the Conference for Pro.
gressive Political Action, which
endorsed Senator La Toilette at
Cleveland, will preside.
Musicians Cooperate.
+ AS evidence of its determination
to aid in the campaign to elect
La Toilette and Wheeler, the Mu-
sicianS' Protective Union, which is
affiliated with the American. Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, has agreed to
permit the members Of the organi
cation to furnish the music at the
meeting without cost. w. M. Lynch.
secretary of the union, informed
the arrangements committee that
members of the union will be on
hand to volunteer their services.
The interest shown in the meet
ing is declared by the arrange
ments committee to be greater
than was anticipated. If condi-
ti0ns warrant, another meeting will
be held in the near future, at which
the issues of the campaign will
be discussed by nationally known
representatives OF the Progressive
movement.
Senator Ladd is expected to set
forth at tonight's meeting the rea-
sons which prompted his recent de-
cision to join with Senator Frazier
and other Progressive Congressman
and Senators in supporting La Fol.
lette and Wheeler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-16
SPEEDER SENTENCES SELF,
PAYS A 5000 FINE

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16.-Con.
victed Of failing to render aid after
an automobile accident, William j.
Kern, Of this city, was allowed to
sentence himself by Judge Miller in
criminal court in Norristown.
The court declared the minimum
fine of 5000 excessive, and gave
Kern his choice Of paying the fine,
taking a fine and Imprisonment or
imprisonment alone. Kern chose
the 5000 fine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-16
ORANGE EXPERT
POISONED IN
SPAIN
Paul H. Herrick Dead, and
Assistants Stricken, as Re-
suit of Experiments

VALENCIA, Spain, Sept. 49,
Paul Harrison Herrick, Of River
side, Calf, is dead at the village Of
Sagunto and two assistants are in
a serious condition from cyanide
poisoning accidentally contracted
during experiments in orange cul-
ture.
Herrick was director of the So
ciety of Chemical Fumigation, and
was conducting fumigation expert
ments when he was poisoned. He
leaves a wife and two children,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-16
Wool Jersey Dresses, $5.95

You would expect to for such smart little dresses
college
would be practical and conservative. Straight
blue,
Sizes 49, 49, Sc to 49, KannsSecond Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-16
A Special Sale
Hand Decorated Glassware
39C each

An opportunity you should not fail to grasp.
Fine blown glassware, decorated in variety of
lovely floral effects and gold and black lines. You
will find Water Classes Goblets, Sherbet
Glasses, Wine, Cocktail, Cordial and Iced Tea
Glasses, Straight and Bell Shape Tumblers in
the assortment. Ideal for gifts or home purposes
Ordinarily sell for $1,000 to $500 dozen.
Kanns-Third Floor.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
Future Business Growing,
 Hardware Report States

New York, Feb. i3--lHardware Age. in it's summary Of the hardware markets. will say tomorrow.
 ''Current sales in practically all of the major hardware markets through. out the country are active; price tend encics are stiffening slightly, and future business booked by jobbcrs is said to be substantially larger than it was at this time last year.
 Although the open winter has rec tarded the sale Of snow and ice tools in many sections, this is said 10 have been offset to a large extent by in- creased demands for builders hard ware. carpenters and mechanics tools and automobile accessories.
 "Jobbors in some sections believe that prices in several lines are likely
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
GTLDA GRAY, QUEEN OF
 SHTMMY, HOLDUP VICTIM
Famous Dancers Reports Theft uf Jewels Worth Si50,0O0 and
 s2,ODO in Cash.

Chicago, Feb. i5.--Gilda Gray, dancer, reported to the police last night that she had been robbed by three men of jawelry valued at Sl5o,- O0O and sa,000 in cash as she entered an apartment building where she lives with her parents, NIT. and Mrs. Max Mlchcislii
 Miss Gray, married recently 10 Gall lard T. Boag, wealthy New York cabaret owner. had just left the the- ater where she dances and been driv- en home by her chauffeur, Joseph Connolly. who witnessed the robbery. All Of inc ieweiry. most O. which she said she tSrd in her dances, was in q small handbag she reported. Some Of tho articles shc listed as taken in- cludcd au engagement ring, wedding ring and gifts from her husband. who left yosterday for Scw York. \ pair of slippers with silver buckles was
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

to advance in the near future because of the increased demand, the absence Of any surplus stocks, and the appar- ont tendency on the part Of retailers to place larger orders.
 Among the important advances Of the week announced by iobbors were: Manila rope advanced 2 cents per pound base; tacks have been advance cd approximately 10 per cent; ash sif;ers and stove board advanced 10 per cent and copper riycts and burrs wore reduced about 10 per cent"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

taken. but a valuable mink coat she was wearing was left by the rob. hers.
 While one of the robbers threaten. cd her with a pistol another searched her and the third covered Theodore Hill, an elevator operator, according to the report to tho police, Connolly, inc chauffeur, said hn could identify the robbers, accompanied Il squad of detectives on an. carly morning search of restaurants and cabarets.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
SAW LINCOLN SHOT
National q. X. R. Official in This City Was Witness To Murder of Great En,ancipator in Fords Thcatcr.

Personal "reminiscences of Lincoln by one who knew him were given by Captain r. W. Streeter Of this city at a meeting of the brotherhood of the Immanuel Lutheran church at Meri- den last evening. Mir. Streeter is a past commander of the Connecticut Department, G. A. R., past command CT of Stanley Post, G. A. R., of New Britain, and now is an aide de camp on the staff of National Commander in Chief G. NJ. Saltzgaber of the G. A. R.
 Mir. Streeter enlisted during the independent battery and gradually
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

was promoted until he became cap tain. In this capacity he came into personal contact with President Lin coin numerous times. He was one who helped drape the funeral car in which the body of the martyred presi- dent was taken from Washington to his home in Illinois.
 Captain Streeter, with two other of flcers, was in Ford's theater at the time Lincoln was shot and saw the assassination.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
Then Mother Took a Hand

The small boys head bobbed up over the garden wall, and a meek little voice asked: Please. Miss Brown, may I have my arrow"
 "Yes, dear. certainly" the next door neighbor answered, beaming. Where did it fall 2"
 ''I fink" was the reply, tits stuck in your cat.''-Reynolds' Newspaper uondon).
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
< Bit Ambiguous

Little Gustavc. out with his moth er meets an old aunt and cxclaiins: "Uh, what n lot Of whiskers you've got 70
 Being chidcd by his mother. and deeming an apology necessary he added: But your face looks better with them than it would without Strix (Stockholm).
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

street. It was voted 10 give the resi-. dents Of tho street Il hearing on the matter,
 4 petition asking for repairs to Me. Clintock road was referred to inc en- gineering department
 \ petition for the construction oi q curb and the macadami1inE Of Win thron street from Llnwood 10 Vance street was laid over.
 X petition for succt light on Vine street was laid over for inspec- ton.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
NORWAY MAY RECOGNIZE.

London, Feb iS.--An agency dis patch from Copenhagen says it is rumored there that Norway is soon to accord de jure recognition 10 societ Russia. The question is said to have been submitted to secret session of the storthins yesterday by tho for. cicn minister.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
SEWER CONTRACT $ TAKEN FROM BARONE Hartford Man Unable to Carry
 Out Commonwealth Ave. Job

The regular meeting of the board of public works was held in the city hall last evening with Chairman Mc- Intyre and Commissioners Kenney. ohlson, Oldershaw, Mlynarsk and Fascelli present.
 City Engineer Williams read a let ter which he had sent r. A. Barone Of the Barone Construction Co. of Hartford advising him that at the next meeting Of the board of public works he would instruct the board as to the manner in which Barone was carrying out the terms of his contract with the city relative 10 the construction of q sewer on Common wealth avenue. The city engineer in hts letter to Barone invited hiul 10 appear before the board last evening and show reason why the contract for the work should not be taken away from him. Barone appeared,
 The city engineer told the board that Barone was doing the work nn- day a Today limit with q stipulated penalty for every day the work was carried on over 70 days. He said that 70 days have already elapsed and the work is not half done Since Junu. ary q there has been no work on the lob. There are several attach nents against Barone and some of the machinery on the job has been st. tAched.
 Barone was asked 10 state his side Of the question. He told the board that he had trouble maintaining rnng during the cold spell and that h9 had run into quicksand and great deal more water than he hnd expected when he undertook the work. When questioned by the board Barone admitted hts inability 10 con tinue the iob with the attachments against him.
 The board voted 10 take the con. tract away from Barone and instruct od the city engineer io seek legal ad. vice relative to tho awarding Of tho contract.
 Approve Monroe St. proicr,
 hearing was held on tho taking of land, 50 feet in width, on Monroe street easeriy from Arch to Green. wood street, and the laying out or street. grade and building iincs. A hearing was also held as to the con. struction of a scwrr on tho street Five property owners appeared at the hearing and all registered as in favor both of taking the land for tho puT- poses outlined and in favor of the construction of a sewer on the street. The board approved the taking of the land and the construction Of the sewer and recommended the same to the common council.
 Want Conditions RemcdinI
 4 letter was read from the board of health advising the board Of pub lie works Of the unhCalthful condi- tions near the Osgood school and re- auesting the board 10 sec that sewers arc installed or some other means taken to care for the contaminated water which floods property near the school making it extremely unheaith- ful. The board voted to lay the mat ter over for the engineers estimates :
 < letter was received from the | Connecticut Light G Power O., ad- . vislng the the board that 4O candle l power light had been installed on i Pearl street according 10 instructions Of the city engineer
 \ petition was received from the residents Of Clinton street asking for the construction Of 8 sewer on the !
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-30

Mr. Harvey Harrell returned Sat
urd,y night 10 her home in Salida,
after pleasant visit with home folks
in Guuuison.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-05-30
GRADING OF RANGE CATTLE
TO BE TAUGHT BY EXPERT

Cattle grading is a new activity just
inaugurated by the Extension Service
of Colorado Agricultural College. This
work is the result of plans made at
the Western States Extension Confer
ence held in Fort Collins last Novem-
ber Range management annd live
stock improvement is one of the three
projects decided on by that conference
for united action among the western
states.
The United States Department of
agriculture is cooperating with west
ern agricultural colleges in this work
TO which James X. Wallace Of Wash
ington, D. c. has been assigned.
Mr.. Wallace is in Colorado at pres
ent conferring with livestock produc-
ers and others on the subject of grad
ing and standardization of range cat
tie with view to better returns in
marketing. Mr.. Wallace is cattle
buyer who has had long experience al
Chicago and other eastern yards. Dur
ing the war he was employed by the
War Finance Corporation as cattle
Appraiser where loans running into
big figures depended upon his judge
ment Of the market value Of cattle.
His services will be available to indi-
vidual producers Of range cattle and
to stock growers associations for
Suggestions and advice on better mar
ketinG practices.