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Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
SEEK MONEY TO FIGHT DISEASE
State Health and Welfare Commission
Want More Aid From Legislature

W AIT AAVAC <tlu EAONi
Spending money for life or pay for
death, is the novel way in which DR..
Arthur T. Davis, executive secretary
of the State Health and Welfare Com
mission is putting his appeal to the
General Assembly of Delaware for
more funds with which to eradicate
tuberculosis, eliminate unsanitary con-
ditiOns and establish modern health
methods in every community, town
and village in Delaware. In his an
nual report, which was made public
Saturday, DR.. Davis points to the de
pressing fact that Delaware has the
third highest general death rate in
states having both a white and black
population, only Maryland and Louisi-
anna, where the black population is
heavy, being in excess of the mortal
ity here. In a state where the whites
predominate, the death rate, according
to United States government statistics
DR.. Davis stresses, is the highest in
the country, having an average of
1873 against 1913 per thousand in
habitants throughout the country.
That the state has the highest death
rate among children under one year
-104 against 78 per 1000 in the
country. DR.. Davis emphasizes as rea-
son why the General Assembly which
convenes next month ought to look
the situation squarely in the face and
eradicate as far as possible this woe
ful mortality.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
SMYRNA 2OTH CENTURY CLUB

Annual New Years Reception Will be
Held Friday Night-LuncheOn Feb. 19
The members of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club of Smyrna will please bear
in mind the New Years Reception to
be held in the Club House at s o'clock
Friday evening next, January End.
All members are permitted to invite
a friend.-The Century Club Birth
day Luncheon will be held Thursday
evening, February, 19th.-Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
OLD vANDYKE'S SCHOOL SOLD
Landmark Over in Blackbird Hundred

Landmark Over in Blackbird Hundred
Purchased by A. V. GuessfOrd
Blackbird, Dec 3O.-A. V. Guess
ford has purchased of Edward Hart,
of Townsend, owner of the building
and property known as "Old Vandyke
School, situated west of Blackbird
station. The terms of the sale were
not made known. This building, which
is one of the land marks of Blackbird
was used as a school until the dis
trict consolidated with Townsend
about three years ago. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Guessford will convert
the building into a tenement dwelling.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
Big POrkers IN New castle Conntv

The question as to who is the cham
plon hog raiser of the lower part of
New Castle county has again been re-
vived by Harry Pratt, who claims that
ne killed two porkers last week their
combined weight tipping the beam at
1927 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
Colt Property Being RemodeIed

Harry T. Greenwell, who recently
purchased the property Of Miss Sue
K. Colt on Main street, has started
remodeling the residence into a store
and dwelling. He hopes to have it
ready for occupancy before March 1.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
STATE BOARD ON DUPONT PLAN

Endorses 1t But Would Let Communi-
ties Provide for Paying for Buildings
At a meeting at Dover, Monday,
the State Board of Education approx
ed the taxation plan proposed by P. S.
dupont, but recommended that his
plan be amended in the matter of
community participation and payment
of old debts.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
Threatening Fire on Hudson Farm

But for the quick action of Smyrna
and Clayton Fire Companies, a con-
migration might have spread yester-
day afternoon on the farm of w. D..
Hudson tenanted by Austin Smith.
The pumping house (gasoline engine
ROOM, was burned down.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31
HEARTH FIRE CAUSES A BLAZE
Residence of DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Dea-
kyne on Delaware Street, Endangered

hyIt UI D0IdWdIt oITteI, Endangered
Fire on the hearth at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Deakyne on Della
ware street, the newly remodeled
property sold recently by A. L. Hud-
son to Mrs. L. Irving Handy of Will
mington, came near causing a serious
confagration Sunday night Shortly
after they had been enjoying the glow
of the hearth and retired, a passerby
smelt smoke and investigating found
the fire had eaten its way thru the
Notwithstanding to the porch. An
alarm was sent in and our valiant
fremen responded. They soon had the
blaze eXtinguished with chemical. The
damage was comparatively slight.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31

Some Fine Skating on Lake Como
The cold spell of the past week has
frozen Lake Como and afforded some
fine skating. Ice to the thickness of
5 or 6 inches is reported. The rain
yesterday played havoc with the sport
Smyrna times., 1924-12-31

'''a on Fifth Page
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-21
FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce for sheriff of
Sumter county, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary to
be held March 10. If elected, Da-
vid r. Jennings will be my deputy,
and we earnestly solicit the sup
port of the voters, and if elected
will discharge the duties of the Of
flee to the best of our ability.
7. L. SUMMERS.
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FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Clerk
of the Superior court of Sumter
County. If elected, Elton C. Par
ker will act as my deputy. We
earnestly. solicit the support of the
people and pledge a faithful dis
charge of the duties pertaining to
said office. Subject to the actor
of the Democratic primary.
T. f. GATEWOOD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-21
FOR TAX RECEIVER

/ hereby announce as candidate
for Tax Receiver, subject to the
Democratic primary to be held Mar
10Th. If elected l promise a faith
full and competent service. l will
appreciate your support.
JACK r. BRITTON.
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FOR SHERIFF

To the Citizens of Sumter Coun-
ty: 1 hereby announce my can
didacy for Sheriff of this county,
subject to the March 10th Demo
cratic primary. If elected, Walter
A. Chappell will act as my deputy
we pledge a conscientious en-
forcement ofethe law. The support
of both ladies and gentlemen will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-21
FOR ORDINARY

To the Voters of Sumter County,
Georgia:
/ hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of ordinary
of said county, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary to be held March 10,
next. 7 will very much appreciate
your votes and support.
DIR. Z. Z. MATHIS.
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For TAX COLLECTOR

/ hereby announce my candidacy
f the office of Tax Collector,
aubject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary on the 10th of
March, 1924. l will appreciate the
support of the voters in said pri-
mary. w. B. (Claud) JOHNSON.
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Announcements
For TAX COLLECTOR

I hereby make announcement for
reelection to office of Tax Col.
lector of Sumter County, Georgia,
subject to rules and regulations of
primary called for March 10, and
will appreciate the vote and sup
port of the public. Respectfully,
r r. SMALL,
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mary to be held March 10. / have
had II years experience in account
ing and feel fully competent to ham
die the office.
] am very much interested in the
schools Of the county and will, il
elected, give to the Parent-Teach-
er association Of each school dis
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-21
FOR SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT

l hereby announce as a candidate
for County School Superintendent,
subject to the actor of the Demo
cratic primary, March 10,
MRS. G. W. (Flossie DUNN WAL
TIERS.
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By Swan

trict an amount equal to the COM
missions allowed for the collection
of scho taxes of such district each
year during the term of office
/ will be unable to see each voter
personally butt your support is
earnestly solicited and will be APP
preciated. B: E. THRAsHER.
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FOR SOLICITOR CITY COURT

l wish to announce my candidacy
for the office of Solicitor of the
City Court of Americas. / will APP
preciate the vote OF all people who
consider me qualified for this po-
sition of honor and trust.
ROBERT C. LANE.
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FOR COUNTY SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT.

L am candidate for County
School Superintendent, subject to
the action of the Democratic prl-
mary, March 10.
A. B. PHILLIPS.
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of the home district of R. B. Gas
ton announce him candidate for
County Commissioner at the March
primary. We will appreciate your
support.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-21
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

The friends of R. S. Oliver, of
Plains, announce him as a candi-.
date to succeed himself as men,
Der of the Board IF County Com
missioners, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary to be held
March 10,
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FOR CITY COURT SOLICITOR

l hereby announce my candidacy
in the Democratic white primary
for City Court Solicitor. l believe
in prompt and impartial admins
tration of justice. Your support
will be appreciated.
I. 0. MARSHALL.
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WILLIS FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

NThe friends of Ben f. Easter
lin announce him a candidate for
County Commissioner at the March
18th primary.
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Coroner, subject to Democratic
primary. ED JENKINS.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

To the Citizens of Sumter County:
Thereby announce as a candidate
for the office Of Tax Collector Of
Sumter County subject to the pri-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-21
FOR sOLICIToR CITY COURT

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection as Solicitor of the
City Court of Americas, subject
to March primary. 1 pledge the
same conscientious performance of
the duties which hive marked my
past term. Your support will be
appreciated.
DAN CHAPPELL.
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FOR COUNTY SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT

| hereby announce my cand dacy
for County School Superintendent
Your support will be highly appre-
ciated. Il. L. MOOhE'
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FOR ORDINARY.

hereby announce as a candidate
for Ordinary at the approaching
primary, March 10, 1924.
JOHN A. COBB.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

The friends of W. T. Anderson
hereby announce him as a candidate
for County Commissioner, subject
to the primary of March 10th. We
desire your vote for him.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Ninety per cent of the voters
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FOR CORONER

I announce for reelection for
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FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR
I wish to thank my friends for
the past; and hope to have their
support March 10Th.
R. r. HOWE.
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DAN CHAPPELL.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
STILL REAL SEA STUFF"
First Chinese Junk to Visit New
York Carries Wild Tales.

From the New York World.
Bringing tales OF pirates and a
mysterious sea animal and lacking
three of the original creW-one called
head hunter from Borneo. who turn
"d back in fear of the god Tai Toa
.Fat-thc Chinese junk Annoy bobbed
up and down on Sheepshead Bay the
other day
The Annoy left Shanghai May Il.
1922. on its way around the world
1t was probably the strangest ship.
with the strangest crew. Chinese or
otherwise. that ever dropped anchor
around New York
On shore, testing his sea legs and
relating experiences in his pic
turesque life. mostly at sea was
George Ward, skipper. On board
the 6S-foot, three-mast, 14-ton craft
was his Chinese wife. Choyee Ward
whom he married ~ years ago in
Shanghai. And speaking excellent
English, propeiling his sampan skiff
for the amusement OF visitors from
the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club. was
their 12-year-old son Bob.
On board also was Alfred Nilsson,
another soldier of fortune, who was
picked up at San Francisco when the
Annoy arrived there on its way down
the coast to sail to New York by way
of the Panama Canal. \ dusky youth
from Panama completed the crew.
Nilsson who is in his 20s. is writing
sea stories most Of them CLEANED
from the skipper.
George Ward. who, with the as
sistance of his wife, steered the first
Chinese junk through Atlantic waters
TO Il metropolitan anchorage, is a
Cana dian citizen of Dutch birth.
Tiring of placid life in Canada, about
20 years ago he travelled to China,
where he entered the customs service
of that country and fought Chinese
smuESlers and pirates.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
GIRL SCOUTS

Airs. Herbert Hoover. president OF
tac Girl Scouts of America. states
that that organization has '0,l3r
bricks for sale. Very soon Il ration
wide campaign to sell them AT SI0
apiece Viii b" launched. The money
viii be ID for IA new headuuartcrs
building and next Years budget.
For some tine. said Mrs. Hoover.
in making the announcement. The
question of adequate accommodate
tions has been all-important. We
know that in owning our hcadquar-
tors building the parent organization
will conserve hoth money and
energy.
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. honorary pres
id"nt Of the Girl Scouts: Mrs. Will
liam II. Taft. Mrs. Theodor. Roose-
rclt. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Mrs
=. ]. Preston. honorary vice prrsi-
dents. are among those Sponsoring
tn" campaign.
The new HEADQUARTERS building viii
hc at $40 Lexington avenue. New
York city. That city has challenged
the rest OF the country ON two-to-
"ne basis. agreeing TO sell two bricks
% every one sold elsewhere.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
BOY SCOUTS

months; additional credit for the com
pletion of second and first class work
limit OF three merit badges for
which scout may receive credit in
any one month; clasSiiication at the
option of the scoutmaster. of scouts
registered as either active or "inac-
tive" only the active scouts to re-
ceire credit for points earned.
This year. in addition to the Post
trophy cup that goes for one year to
the winning troop at the end OF the
contest, divisional trophy will be
awarded the winning troop in each Of
the five divisions. while the leading
eight scouts in the city. regardless Of
divisional or troop afiiliation, will be
awarded medals for individual accom- :
plishment.
The contest viii run from October
10 to April II. and troop to be eligi- :
ble for the competition must have at
least l6 active registered scouts.
Awarding Of points viii be on the
following basis: Each active scout
passing court Of reviews for second
class. % points; each active scout
passing court OF reviews for first
class. 30 points; each merit badge
passed under star" ) points each
merit badge passed sbove star" 10
points; eacn merit badge passed above
eagle. ID points: each merit badge
passed above 40 20 points: each reg
tstered active scout in troop to maxi
mum or - scouts. points; each reg
lStered active scout in troop above So
points; each registered inactive
scout in troop, point
The annual contest for the Star
Evening star., 1924-10-05

cup was also shortened by vote of
the deputy commissioners, and will
cover this year the six-month period
from November | to May /. with but
one troop inspection instead of the
Two held during the last few years
troops Will still be rated on practi-
caliy the same basis that has be-
come SO familiar to Washington
Scouts through its continuance for
several years, and all members Of
every troop reaching standing al
80 per cent Will be privileged to wear
the familiar red star on the right
breast pocket of the Scout uniform,
while the Star trophy cup will be
awarded to the troop making the
highest grade for the period COW
cred by the contest. Troops reach
ing 20 per cent or more will be listed
as standards" troops. Personal in
spections this Year will be held dur
ing February, March and April
While many Washlngtonians can
not vote in the coming presidential
election. qualified statisticians esti-
mate that there are at least $4,000
IN the Capital City who have the
privilege Of the ballot either bH
established residence in Maryland or
Virginia suburbs. or by means Of The
"ba ailet-by-ma IL privilege.
The Boy Scout organization as d
national movement has pledged itself
to exert every effort possible TO aid III
the get out the-vOte'' campaign be-
ing conducted throughout the coun
try. Practical results ARE being OBJ
tanned in many localities, and Wash
ington Scouts will not be behind
others in this training in practical
citizenship.
Literature is being distributed. and,
whrsa possible. canvass viii be made,
urging qualified voters. whatever
Evening star., 1924-10-05

their party. to exercise the privilege
of their franchise. Particularly in
Chevy Chase, Troop 80, under the
leadership of the Scoutmaster. Will
liam L. Orem is active in seeking
to reach the many Maryland voters
residing there.
Al "eouts VIII rejoice to know that
Maj. william Simpson. scoutmaster Of
Troop II. of the Western Presbyterian
Church, and the oldest scoutmaster,
both in point of service and in years.
in Washington, is recovering rapidly
from his recent serious operation and
expects to be back soon with the boys
in the work to which he has given 50
many years of service.
Troop 8, OF All Souls Episcopal
Church, Woodley road, held its first
Fall meeting in the woods Saturday
night where the scouts cooked sup
mp-fire stories under the leadership
OF their scoutmaster. w. +. Johnson
II T. Ewing. an entomoIogist from
the National Museum. formerly teach
er OF nature study at Amcs College
Iowa. has becom" s"outmaster Of old
Troop 80. Takona Park At recent
rcorgani1atlon meeting of the troop
former senior patrol leader Walter
fIumlcy WAS promoted To be assistant
scoutmaSter. and Homer Smith. AN
honor scout at Camp Roosevelt last
summer. was made senior patrol leader
\ neW troop is being organized at
the Takoma Park Baptist Church
with George T.. Wallace. formerly
scoGtmaster of Troop 40, as the leader
Evening star., 1924-10-05

Among those on the executive COM
mittee Of the organization are Mrs.
Frederick H. Brooke, Washington u.
C.. and Mrs. William &. McAdoo
Troop Mrs. J. p. Hoyey. captain:
Eleanor Jones, scribe-began its reg
ular meetings Saturday, September
-. During the Summer months the
troop took many short camping trips
and overnight hikes. The members
returned recently from "A short camp
ing trip. The two who went to the
Girl Scout Camp at agnolia. Md,
Eliza beth Griffith and Eleanor Jones,
earned several merit bad-es Wilde
there.
At the regular meeting the open
ing ceremonies We're followed by
election of officers. Jean Watson and
Eleanor Jones waS ei.li - tHat,oi lead
erS. and Josephine En.s and Atnita
Corkeral. co.pcra.s. Pearl May Nichols
was made scribe, Billie" | 10, d. treas
urer: Elizabeth GritHth and Mary
Ewin. second lieutcnants.
Mrs. Hovcy outlined plans fer
starting a troop museum, and tutnr"
hikes were talked about. The troop
will also conduct an efficiency con
test Three new caudidateS We're
brought in aud more are expected.
Troop 20-Mrs. Dana Durand. cap
tain: Betty Cameron. scribe-hcld IT'S
first meeting Friday, september 20.
at the cleveland Park Church. Tht
members We're fortunate III having
with them for the evening Miss
Margaret fIussry. who was associate
director OF Camp Bradley during tue
summer. George Farnham. min
lister Of the church. addressed tn"
troop. lie advised the girls not TO
Try to be ''unGsual. a. the most
pleasant people TO get along With
We're those WHO vujo$,d what others
enjoyed. Miss HuS>ey showed tE"
troop some new formations. including
the arrow and the star \ business
meeting followed. Several matters
We're discussed. and an election OF
treasurer and scribe TOOK place.
After the business meeting the en-
tire troop joined in II same a.: drop
the handkerchief aud then one o.
watchdog. Scout AnHabell' EsSdry,
the dog. proved Ia have good ears
but u very undogliht voice. All"r
that came the goodnight circle. the
singing OF the Scout laws and TAPS
Evening star., 1924-10-05

Interest o. scouts in Washington
for October centers in the beginning
of several contests and in the Rodeo,
as the big Fall rally to be held on
Saturday, October IS. will be called.
Assistant Executive Holbrook who is
skipper TO all the scouts, is work
ing out "A program that will be both
lures of similar frolic in which the
scout executives INDUCED during
their recent biennial conference in
Rocky Mountain National Park, and
moves off with the spirit OF the pio-
neer West.
The titles OF the following events
barely suggest the fun involved IN
their performance Horse-ropins con
test archery diamond hitching CON
t.. I. treasure hunt. fuzz stick whit
II ug. wood chopping. string burning,
ridd'r of sands lifetime throwing
contest. u 'rot knot-tyina re.ay. ma
tor. identif ;tior. pat.ol lii. saving re-
:ay. iice-hy- i zion contest, Vast y
West in ficc'i-.stius contest.
Competition will be on divisional
basis. scouts hein2 chosen on tue
SPOT. without opportunity TOR pre-
NiouS preparation. from "a"h or the
five divisions. 70 the DIVISION max
ing the most points will be given a
on the spot. 10 the envy OF the four
divisions that must lose.
The rodeo viii open with pa
rad of the divisions with points
awarded for p"uinptneS#. order ana
divisional song, and ScoGtmaSttr
Whipp.e of Troop ~ viii lead the
bunch in q new song he has com
posed FOR the occasion.
Following tn, contest will come an
1, no. hna l,t .
ing forward for wct kS-the award :
IN. Of thu. prizes and houors Won at
,,-.a-, n...ss.Ve.t last Sun.nCr. These
include troop awards for advance
Z. ~: .FI - -yt.pa. rsG.c badges 10
~: -. SCOTT ,.4..4 horoy medals II
.stN Ia medals for individual accom-
pli~hmenr and camp pins TO the mum :
Der Of ;aS to scouts who won their
letters or numerals.
Scoutr,u$ters. assistants and troop
committeeman viii meet for the first
tilto this Ealj al l.prhaey Parish
House Tuesday evening at o clock.
Seui-aunual election OF officers Is
scheduled following which Caleb
t'tonucr OF the O'tonnor school OF
Expression Will put on a one-act com :
,eIy and also demonstrate how I"
dramatic certa in OF the scout test re
quIrements. Harry Clark o. cleNe-
land. oa.o, j. expected to be present
and demonstrate some new methods
OF visual instruction in scout tests
being worked out through the coop
GRAFTON ii national headquarters
Important changes in the annual
scout advancement contest were
tdopted 10y the deputy commissioners
/ a meeting held last week. Among
hem are: Shortening Of the period
II tn. contest from eight to SIX
Evening star., 1924-10-05
One Tree Sells for S2.5cO.

Perhaps tilc highest price EYER uald
FIR a sinz;.e tree was that paid for q
pecan from ko>ciusMo. Miss. Il is IL
leaIs ola aud its value as timber
vs. uegligit.., iut ii WAS bought by
. nurSeryman for grating purposes.
pecau.c' the tree, which mas been
rtarine nine years. produces SuCn
large Iecans that - Of them weigh Il
pound The nurSer'' CotrpauN viii
strip the tree cf all grating parts
and use them fol Improving Other
:
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Amazon Spiders Eat Birds.

Explorers in the wilds of the ANA
Zon are NOWADAYS as much on the
alert against the giant spiders AS
against jaEuarS. Several types OF
spiders large and cunning enough to
catch and devour birds have been
encountered. These made trap doors"
in the ground. beautifully camou-
tagged. When birds allght on these
doors they fall into pits or tunnels
in which the SPIDERS watch for their
prey.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Fire Makes Him Forget Phone.

The night watchman at the plant
Of the White River Packing COM
pauys plant at Muncie. Ind. Was 80
excited when blaze broke out in
the works that he ran Il mile to give
the alarm, entirely forgetting the tel
ephone al his elbow for just such
purposes. The loss was about $H0.n0o.