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Smyrna times., 1924-04-23
FENCE VIEWERS FOR KENT ARE
RE-APPOINTED BY LEVY COURT
w. R. DAVIS, B. c. COLLINS AND
G. F. GOOTEE FOR THIS DISTRICT
d. H. BOyce Again Appears in Behalf
of Repairs to Smyrna Landing
Road But No Action Taken

The fence viewers for Kent county
were all reappOinted by the Levy
Court at their regular weekly meet
ing on Tuesday. There are three
viewers for each district and their
terms are for one year. The viewers
who were reappointed are as follows;
First District: w. R. Davis, Ben
jamin C. Collins and G. Frank GOotee,
all of Smyrna.
Second District: Presley Urian, Do
yer; James Denney, Leipsic, and
George L. Turner, Little Creek.
Third District: George Thomas,
Clayton; George Downes and John
Jacobs, Kenton.
Fourth District: Howard f. Thomp-
son, Hartly; Frank Luff and Robert
j. SCHNEIDER, Dover.
Fifth District: John C. Hopkins,
Thomas K. Cook and Henry E. Moore,
all of Dover.
Sixth District; John 7. Moore, ST.,
Harrington; James Townsend and
Charles F. Sipple, FELTON,.
Seventh District: Frank C. Bancroft
Wyoming; H. G. Ross and Edd Todd,
Viola.
Eighth District: Howard Wix, Fred
erica; Charles w. Neeman, Jr., and
John NJ. Killen, FELTON,.
Ninth District: William Hitch
Pennington, Ernest Raughley and P
Henry Noble, Harrington.
Tenth District: Joseph Marvel
Houston, Arthur Robbins and John F
Hammond, Milford.
The Levy Court ordered one boat
load of Stag to be delivered to Smyr
ma Landing for use of the roads in The
First District.
William Hurd, of Little Creek, wa.
appointed bridge tender at Little
Creek. He will replace Edward Steele
who recently died.
The Levy Court ordered one tracto
for use on the dirt roads of the ThirC
District. This machine will replac,
the one which is now in use there.
The bond of Constable Montague, o
the Fourth District, was accepted an
ordered filed.
D. H. Boyce, of Cheswold, appeare
before the Levy Court and requeste
that the road from Smyrna to SmyI
ma landing be improved. The Lev
Court took no action on the request.
After consulting with R. r. Kenne!
e attorney for the Levy Court, tha
body instructed County Engineer 7
Marvel Gooden to make a plot of tn
old county road adjoining the lane
e of Frank Maloney near Cooper's Col
s ner so that the Levy Court coul
r study the situation before taking def
!. mite action on Mr.. Maloney's reque!
that the County vacate the road.
Smyrna times., 1924-04-23
TOMATO POOL ON EASTERN SHO'
Three Counties Agree to Ask 30 Cents
a Basket for Main Crop

Kent, Queen Anne's and Dorchester
counties, Maryland, have formed in
tracounty pools for the sale of their
tomatoes. They will ask about 30
cents a basket for the main crop. NJ.
Melvin Stewart, secretary-treasurer of
the Maryland Farm Bureau Fedora
tion, said this move is to meet what
ever resistance may be offered to de-
press tomato prices. "Kent county
farmers already have pooled $500
acres of tomatoes l believe" Mr.Stew-
art said, "and have agreed not to sell
at less than 80 cents a bushel, or $18
a ton. Whether they have made fu-
ture sales to packers | don't know, al
though l am told packers are making
contracts to sell No. 2 size cans of to-
matoes at from 85 to 92 cents a dozen.
Queen Anne's county farmers have
signed up 2,700 acres of tomatoes out
of a possible 5000 acres. These to-
matoes will be sold through the Queen
| Anne's County Tomato Growers AS
sociation. Dorchester county farm
ers have signed up 5000 acres to that
county's Farm Bureau Cooperative
Association. This county already has
signed up more than $500 acres OF
tomatoes with the packers at q IL
cents for the main crop. The farm
ers will get better prices for early
tomatoes. Other counties of the State
have not formed such pools, although
| am told Hartford farmers are letting
contracts at 65 cents bushel for to-
matoes during the main season. Farm
ers should get 80 cents a basket fol
tomatoes. When they have finished
paying the bills for fertilizers, baskets
labor and sundries, they will not make
fantastic profit at the figure of 81
cents a basket"
Smyrna times., 1924-04-23

The semi-annual meeting of the Di-
rectors sand Managers of the Palmer
Home for Old People was held at the
Home on Thursday, April 10th. The
Managers entertained the Directors
and residents of the Home at luncheon
at 1890. The menu consisted of
chicken a la King, potato chips
tongue, pickles and jellies, hot rolls
ice cream, cake and coffee. Directors
we're present from the following
towns: Seaford, Mrs. Emery; FELTON,
Miss Warren; Cheswold, Mrs. Boycei
Leipsic, Mrs. Jerman; Smyrna, Mrs
Postles; Magnolia, Mrs. Collins; Ris-
ing Sun, Mrs. Cohee; Milford, Mrs
Hirsch; and Mrs. Griffith; Camden
Miss Burke. Fifty-six people enjoy
ed the luncheon, including the eigh'
teen residents of the Home.
Smyrna times., 1924-04-23
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department. at its office, Do
yer, Delaware, until 2 o'clock P. NJ, April
30 1924, and at that place and time publicly
opened. for the construction of State and
State Aid Highways, involving the following
approximate quantities:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
PUBLIC is PROTECTED
Florida Realty Board Uses National
Association.

Protection of the investing public
against danger Of illegitimate real
estate propositions in southeast Flor
ida is offered by the Miami tFla.l
Realty Board. through its co-mem-
bers in the National Association Of
Real Estate Boards throughout the
United States and Canada
The offer Of the Miami board Is
made to guard the good name of its
city and Of the real estate business
as legitimately carried on IN its ter
ritory.
FLORIDA real estat is sold through
out the United States. sometimes by
reliable brokers and sometimes by
unreliable ones" the Miami board
states.
I'm view Of this fact, whenever a
promotion proposition for the pur-
pose Of selling lands in the southeast
section Of Florida is launched in a
community where there is a mem
her board Of the national association,
we will. upon the request Of that
board. be pleased 10 make investiga-
lions concerning the proposition and
report our recommendations tmme'
diateiy to that board.
Our knowledge and experience
may, in some cases, be valuable to
the community in which the inquir-
ing member board is established"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
WINDOW SHADES
MUST HARMON|zE

The effect Of well-chosen window
shades is lasting and has much to
do with the permanent attractive
ness Of a home. Pettis Dry Goods
Company carry an artistic line Of
Luxor shades made by the Western
Shade and William Volker and Com
pany.
Representatives of the drapery de-
partment Of the Pettis company, who
have had years Of experience, are
eager to assist home builders in Sc
lecting the correct shade from their
line.
Most people realize the value of
color" says r. L. Manson CT the
drapery department OF the I'ettis
company. but few know how TO Sc
lect and combine these colOrs to Sc
cure the desired effect. In the new
er homes color is being used as
before and with this larger use of
color. the window shade is being
given greater consideration because
Of its Importance in the decorative
scheme.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
CARE MUST Be
SHOWN IN CHOICE
OF FLOOR WOOD
Years Gives Firm
Experience to Advise
Home Builders,

Nothing that goes into the home
needs more thought and care in it's
selection than the proper hardwood
floors. The floors must harmonic
with the furnishings and architecture
of the and house and should be
selected only after due consideration
of the needs and habits OF the family
and scheme OF furnishing intended.
The laying OF hardwood floors Is a
delicate Job and should be trusted
workmen. A poor job Of laying or
matching Of grain in the wood may
destroy its beauty and prove a costly
error.
The firm of Roy A. Pearson, 2714
Shriver Ave. for the past eighteen
years has been known as reliable
hardwood floor concern and has
laid some of the finest hardwood
floors in the city in homes. apart
ments and large buildings.
Formerly" said Roy A. Pearson,
president OF the firm. I'VE were
known as general hardwood floor
contractors, but we are now confln-
ing our efforts to the manufacturing,
laying and finishing OF high grade
floors complete and making a special
ty Of refnishing and resurfacirg old
floors.
Our many years Of experience
have given us a thorough knowledge
OF the work and our equipment and
worknlen are the best obtainable.
We try to give the kind OF service
our customers want, whether the Job
is large or small, and are always
ready TO help home builders in their
planning. Any suggestions we can
give will be cheerfully given and
what knowledge we have gainNd
from our experience is at the disposal
Of all who seek It."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
WALL PAPERU USED
IN DECORATING
PERIOD ROOMS
Authenticity of Atmosphere
Creates an Artistic
Effect.

One of the most fascinating prob
lens in the history of art is the
question of why the exquisite good
taste that marked the so-called Co
lonial period in America d~egenerated
during the Nineteenth Century into
an architectural and decorative
nightmare from which the present
generation Is now rapidly awaken
ing. Certain it is, that this orgy Of
bad taste was not limited to America.
England produced mid-Victorian
denominations to equal the worst of
ours.
Yet all the time artistic wall papers
were made by men of understanding
and used by persons Of good taste.
The home-owner today who wishes
tc furnish and decorate a oom or
rooms in the correct atmosphere OF
any period will find wall paper in
valuable as a really artistic back
ground of unquestioned authenticity.
Furthermore, modern wall papers
are made in so wide a variety of de-
signs and coIors that any desired eff
feet may be obtained in the authentic
atmosphere of any given period.
The Central Wall Paper and Paint
Company, 12T-129 S. Meridian St,
members Of the Wallpaper Guild
Of New York have made a careful
study Of this trend in fashion in in
terror decorating. They are equipped
to consult with home builders on the
matters that are troublesome in the
choice Of the most artistic as well as
the most practicable wall paper and
wall decoration for his individual
needs and taste.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

Estate Boards has been set for Jan.
1916 by the executive committee OF
the association.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

Dallas Meeting in January
Date OF the mid-winter meeting Of
the National Association Of Real
New Britain herald., 1924-06-27
City Advertisement

y~ A hearing will be held by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Now Britain at its room sol, City Hall. on tho 7th day of July. i92i, ~ 7;S0 o'clock p, mn concerning pro- posed extension of water main tn
 ALDEN ST, westerly from present terminus 500 feet
 ERWIN PLACE, from North St. to end of street
 LAkEV1Ew AVE, from Mason Drive to Corhin Ave.
 PINEHURST AVE, from Hunter Road westerly about 3h0 feet
 WINTHROP STREET, from pres. ent terminus westerly s0a feet,
 WELLS STREET. from East St westerly about i,300 feet
 All nersons. upon whom assess- ments may he made to cover tho eg- ponse Of said extension and owning property adjacent te the same are hereby notified to he present st said meeting and If they see cause be heard in relation to the same.
 By order of the Board of Water Commissioners,
 FRANK ], o'BRIEN, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-27
VETERAN ASSOCIATE
 REV|VES OLD TALE
Luke F. Parsons Last Surviving Member of John Browns Band

Salina, Kans. June 27.-Luke F. Parsons, credited with being the last surviving member of John Browns famous band of anti-slavery zealots, will celebrate his 91st birthday at his home here Saturday, June 2S. Still hale and hearty, he tends a small gar- den for exercise, goes downtown fre- quently and attends all the meetings of the Salina post of the G. A. R.. of which he is president
 That his mind is as fresh as his body appears is indicated by a reminiscent review of Brown and their pioneer struggles recently given by Parsons:
 John Brown, Sr., arrived in Kansas in November, 1855. He larrived with arms for his five sons, who had pre- ceded him here. and prepared to con- mand any who would follow him. Northern immigration came slowly until the spring of 1856, and settled mostly around Topeka and Lawrence. Various conventions were held, cleo tions observed, but all were dominated by the pro-slavery party. Free state men were driven from the polls by an armed organization. Frequent mur- ders were committed all over the state.
 When armed men ordered citizens out, John Brown raised his voice and said: Has it come to the point that one party or the other must leave their homes and leave the territory? hn nla all
 That evening Brown selected his party. Theodore Weiner, an Austrian; Henry Thompson, his son-in-law; and four of his sons, owen, Frederick, Salmon and Oliver. was associated with the band later.
 "On the night of May 2i. 1858, and the morning of May g, John Brown struck his first blow for tho freedom of Kansas. Ii was the beginning Of the end The next morning mounted men were riding in every direction spreading news of the terrible murder of five men on the Pottawatomie. If would havo been eight, but three could not be found. II was generally approved by the free state party, and put terror into the hearts of tho ene- mics.
 Quiet in 1851.
 "The year of 1857 was comparative ly quiet, and John Brown thought that the question of slavery in Kansas vas about settled, so he determined 10 carry the light into Virginia, In the fall of 1857 he selected ten young men who had heen tried by Ire and took us 10 a quiet little town in Iowa, where we were given military instruc- iions and fitted for captains. The next spring. 1858 we went to Chatham, Canada, and from there to Cleveland, Ohio, on our way 10 llarpers Ferry Virginia. Brown failed to And the money to carry on our plans, SO the raid was declared off for one year. Brown took three of the men back with him 10 Kansas
 "on December 2a 1898, Brown led a few men into Missouri and brought
New Britain herald., 1924-06-27
EXECUTIONERS SUICIDES
Three Germans, Each Considered An Artist At His Trade, End Their Ex- istence On Earth by Suicide.

Erkner, Prussia, June 27.-EXecu- tioner Krautz, who recently killed himself in this village, is the third ex- ecutioner to meet death by suicide in Germany within three months.
 Krautz had cut off the heads of i25 prisoners, while Schwietz and spaethe, the two Brcslau executioners who end- ed their own lives. had carried out only 1e3 and IS executions respec- lively.
 In his last years krautz wandered about the villages of Prussia, telling stories of the t25 persons he had put to death, and suffered many delusions. He slept with his eSecutioner's axe at his head, and said he was unable to rest well without it.
 krautz regarded guillotining as an art and was always trying 10 perfect himself in its practice. Both he and schwietz regarded Jules peibler, the Parisian eNecutioner, as the great master Of their craft and exchanged letters with him,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-27

out II slaves, several wagons, yokes of oxen, clothing and provisions, arms, etc. He returned to Osawatomie, Kansas, on January 20 and started north with the slaves. On January 2S he reached Holton, Kansas, in a snow storm. It was .he next day that what is sometimes called the Battle of the Spurs occurred on Spring Creek and here Brown captured several prison CTS. They were taken to Nebraska and freed. On February 1. 1859. Brown left Kansas never to return"
 Six of John Browns children set tied on the Pacific coast after the Civ il war, MT. Parsons related. and there are now about TO descendants of the family living there.
 Henry Thompson. prominent member of the band, died at Pasade- ma, California, in 1913.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
70e-711 F1orida Ave. NV. corvn 104
Storing I'm separate Rooms
81 Month and Up
CLOSER CUBAN TIES
WITH u. S. FAVORED
Dr.. L. S. Rowe Would Have Cul-
tural Activities of Both Na-
tions Better Known.
Careful Hen--Oependable 6Afvice.
Reasonable Rates
MovNG--CRATINc-ST0RMG.

One Of the greatest services the
Cuban Chamber of Commerce can
render Is to foster in the United States
a better appreciation of the intellect
uai development of Cuba, DR.. L S.
Rowe, director general of the Pan
American Union, told Senior Don Il.
Garcia. secretary Of that body, in a
letter made public today. The letter
was in response to an invitation to
attend the first annual banquet of
the chamber in New York. to be held
tonight, at which DR.. Rowe cannot
be present because Of Ill health.
There is real need of closer
cultural relationship between Cuba
and the United States" he wrote.
"The people of this country have
very Inadequate conception of the
vigorous literary and scientific activ-
tiles of Cuba. Our universities should
be encouraged to offer courses
on Cuban history and literature and
similarly great service would be
performed to the United States IL In
the Cuban universities courses on
American history and literature were
offered
Evening star., 1924-04-23
PLANS HEALTH LECTURE.
Dr. Clinton T. Messner Will Con-
clude Annual Series.

DR. Clinton T. Messner. chief den
tai surgeon of the United States
Public Health Service, Is scheduled
to deliver the eighth and hnal lee
ture of the second annual series OF
public health talks given here un-
der the auspices OF the Woman's
welfare Association. This will be
next Sunday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
in the New National Museum audi
tortum. :. Dr., Messners topic is an
nounced as Teeth and Health" As
at all these lectures. the public Is
cordially invited and there is no add
mission fee.
The occasion is considered OF dou-
bic significance-frst, because Of
Health week" which extends from
April. 81 to May 8. and second. be-
cause. of the proposed dental clinics
which will soon be opened at the
headquarters of the Woman's Well
fare Association, 1922 nth street
northwest The slogan Better
Teeth and Better Health" has en-
couraged Mrs. Wesley Martin Stoner
Of the board of directors to cstab-
lish a dental clinic and thus enlarge
the usefulness of the society to the
community.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
MAJ. PARROT HON0RED.
Distinguished Service Cross Giver
for Bravery in Philippines.

Mai. Roger S Parrott, field artillery.
at. Fort Leavenworth. Kan. has just
been awarded the distinguished serv-.
ice cross for extraordinary heroism
in action against hostile Moros In
Patian, Philippine Islands. July 4,
1909. At; that time he was a second
lieutenant In the Cd Field Artillery.
During the attack on the Moro
strongholds," says the citation, Maj.
Parrott commanded with great gal
lartry and coolness a mountain gun
detachment. In the face OF enemy
fire, the mountain gun was dragged
to and held by block and tacke with
in a few yards of the hostile position,
from which place he directed heavy
fire on the enemy, and replaced his
gunner when the latter was severely
wounded. when the assault on the
enemy's positions took place and the
gun commanded by Lieut.. Parrott
could no longer be fired, he took com
mand of the men in his immediate
vicinity, gallantly leading them for
ward and engaging the charging
enemy in a hand-to-hand combat"
Evening star., 1924-04-23
TRACTION COMPANY SUED.
$15,25O Sought as Result Of Auto
Accident

The Capital Traction Company is
named as defendant in two suits filed
yesterday in the District Supreme
Court asking damages totaling $15,-
ESQ
Mrs. Cora E. knight and her
husband, Howard l.. Knight, of 1920
Buchanon street northwest, are the
plaintiffs. Mrs. knight asks $4,000
damages for injuries sustained Sep
tember 10 last. when a car of the
in which she was riding at 18th and
Gallatins streets northwest. The hus-
band wants $3.50 for the loss Of
the. services of his wife and for tho
expense incident to her illness. The
plaintiffs are represented by Attorney
George w. Young.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
RIOS. J. OWEN & SON, AUcTIoNEEBs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE HOLLOW
TILE RESIDENCE KNOWN AS 1924
OLIVER STREET NORTHWEST, CHEVY
CHASE. d. &.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust. dated
July z, 1923. being instrument No. 1873, re-
corded July 13, 1923. among the land records
Of the District Of Columbis, and at the re-
quest of the party secured thereby, the under
s,gned trustees will sell at public auction in
front of the premises, on MONDAY, THE
FIFTH DAY OF MAY. AID. 1924, AT FIVE
PM, the following described land and prem
ises, situate in the District OF Columbia, and
designated as aud being lot 48 in square 202o
Fulton r. Gortion's subdivision of parts of the
tracts of land designated as "Resurvey on
New Seat" 'TPie' and "Fellowship," now
known rs "Chevya Chase Grove" as per plat re-
corded in Liber 42. folio 81 of the records of
the office of the surveyor for the District of
Columbia. Subject to building line restriction
and covenants Of record.
Terms: Sold subject to a prior deed of trust
for s.. 500 90. further particulars Of which will
be announced at time Of sale; the purchase
price above said trust to be paid in cash. A
deposit of $200.60 required. Conveyanci
recording and revenue stamps at purchaser s
cost. Terms to be complied with within thirty
Gays otherwise deposit forfeited and the prop
erty may be advertised and resoid at the dis
cretion of the trustees.
HARRY C. ALLEN,
ap2s-d&ds,e1 Trustees.
Evening star., 1924-04-23
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FUTURE DAYS.
THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUcTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY AND BASEMENT BRICK AND
STONE RESIDENCE. No. IOWA CIR

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY AND BASEMENT BRICK AND
STONE RESIDENCE. No. IOWA CIR
Gle NV.
By virtue OF certain deed of trust duly
recorded In Liber No. 4560, folio 49, ct seq,
az the land records of the District Of Column
hia and at the request of the party secured
thereby the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction, In front of the premises on
TUESDAY THE TWENTY NINTH DAY OF
APRIL A.p. 1924. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM.
kbe following described land and premises, sit
Sate in the District Of Columbia, and desig.
sated as being lot numbered Ill in Mary Ra.
van's subdivision of part Of square numbered
e41, as per plat recorded In Lber 10. folio
I2s' Of the records Of the office of the sur
seyor for the District Of Columbia.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to q prior
feed Of trust for So, 600 maturing August Is.
1924 with interest at per cent, payable
semi annually, and the amount over said
trust TO be paid. $1,000 cash, and the re-
snainder secured by a second deed Of trust
an the property sold payable s125 per month.
includins interest and principal payment.
$500 deposit required upon acceptance Of bid.
Conveyancing. recording and revenue stamps
st purchasers cost. Terms of sale TO be COM
plied with within thirty days or deposit for
zeited, aud the property may be resold at
The risk Of the defaulting purchaser after
live days previous advertisement.
RALPH L. HALL,
JAMES w. WTfTEE.
,nf7-d&ds exSu Trustees.