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The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
KLUAHANE TRAPPER
 RETURNS FROM FOUR
 MONTHS TRIP OUTSIDE

Harry ("Snowslide") Esquigge. miner, prospector and trapper in the Kluahne country, arrived on the Jefferson from the south Mon day and went on to Skagway that night on the Estebeth en route to his home in southern Yukon.
 Esquigge acquired the name "Snowslide" number of years ago when he rode the crest of a huge snowslide four miles down a noun tainside and walked off it unin- jured when it stopped in the valley where the Kluahne r.ver purls it's way towards the White river.
 Esquigge won let of s200 while a guest at a Victoria hotel few years ago, wagering that amount that he could go out on the street and be arrested within an hour without opening his mouth or creating a disturbance in any manner. He won the bet by first going to a hardware store and pur- chasing half a dozen steel traps which he proceeded to set on the street corners, fastening them to electric lights poles. He was finish ing placing his first trap when a policeman accosted him and asked what he was doing. Instead of answering, Esquigge moved up a block and proceeded to set another trap. His arrest immediately fol- lowed and it required strong in tercession on the part of his friends to get him released after explain ing the nature of the wager. AS it was, he was severely called down for toying with the majesty of the law.
 On the same visit to the outside Esquigge visited his old home in Boston where he made $500 in three weeks by banning the ashes where a wealthy residents man. sion had been destroyed by fire when several thousand dollars worth of precious gems had been lost. He worked the Hay" on a commission basis and it paid better , than any claim he ever worked in the Yukon.
 On his recent trip to the out side-he being out since last June l-Esquigge went East via the Pan- anna Canal and spent several months in Boston and Montreal. He stated, however, that he did not pan any ashes or set any steel traps this time.-Stroller's Weekly
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
LAKE BAY CANNERY
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

hastened to Wrangell to get into cable communication with Seattle in order to stop the cannery crew which were booked to leave Seattle that morning on the Jefferson. However Mir. Barnes was unsuc- cessful in his efforts to stop the crew as the Jefferson had sailed before the message was delivered
 Grover Foster when seen by the reporter stated that he never saw anything burn up as rapidly as the cannery. He considers it fortunate that no lives were lost. When awakened by the fire his first im- pulse was to save the books, but the fire had already gotten under such headway that this was not possible.
 The Lake Bay. cannery has been in operation for 25 years and its existence has been a great benefit to Wrangel.
 Superintendent Frank S. Barnes stated that the fishing end of the business would be carried on the coming season, but that he was not prepared at this time to say whether the cannery would be re- built
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
Passenger Went Crazy

A woman passenger aboard the Alameda went crazy last Saturday. She left the boat here suffering from a hallucination that some one aboard was seeking to murder her. The U. S. Commissioner and the U. s. Marshal were both out of town. It was therefore thought best to overpower the unfortunate woman and take her to Juneau. She had the appearance of being a woman of refinement, and her fel- low passengers were sympathetic in her mental Arrangement.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
CALVIN RECEIVES TWO HUNDRED TONS
 MINING EQUIPMENT

According to the records of the Mccormack Dock Company J. G. Calvin, president of the Lake Vir- ginia Mining Company, has shipped in very close to two hundred tons of mining equipment since the first of the year. The greater part of this equipment has already been placed on the ground and the indi- cations are that operations will be- gin within 60 days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
Curio Store Expanding

Walter Waters is moving the residence which he purchased from James Peterson last year, to the vacant part of the lot between his Curio Store and the U. s. Cafe. MT. Waters will extend the Curio Store across the lot formerly occu- pied by the Peterson house. The second story of the new building will be fitted up into an apartment connecting with the living rooms over the present store.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02

Senator Forest J. Hunt and Mrs. Hunt were aboard the Yukon Mon- day night en route to Juneau. Sen- ator Hunt was compelled to be ab- sent during the first two weeks of the present session of the Legisla- ture owing to having undergone a surgical operation in Seattle a few days before the Legislature con venod.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02

Prof. George Edson arrived from the States on the Rogers Saturday morning. Professor Edson resided in Wrangell for more than 20 years, but during the past seven years he has done considerable travelling having been all over the United States and in several foreign coun- tries. He is good booster for Wrangell and says he Is mighty glad to be back in the old town again.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
CanadianS.ASk to Exclude American
 Fishing Vessels

FRINGE RUPERT,-The Retail Merchants Association and the fish boat owners association passed resolutions last night asking Cana da to exclude from British Colum- bia all American boat owners who do not become citizens of the prov ince or else buy their supplies here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
School Win

The basketball game Saturday night between the High School pirls and the school ma 'ams' of the faculty, resulted in a score of II to 12 in favor of the faculty. The attendance was good, the gross proceeds being s71.75. The expenses amounted to $17.50. AS announced the proceeds of the evening will be donated to the Community Hall building fund.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
A STATEMENT BY
 MRS. MO. JOHNSON

beCduSc ol q Sio"fh6 oChsihShs in favor of women as we'll as men on the City Council, I was nomina- ted for the two year term at the recent caucus, and because of my interest in the various issues that confront Wrangell at the present time, I am still a nominee. Quali- fication for the office of member of a Council is not a matter of sex alone and if I am fitted by exper- fence in civic affairs and business to have an understanding of muni- cipal problems; if I am sufficiently interested to give time to them, and if I have enough gray matter to think clearly concerning them, the fact that I am a woman should not bar me from participation in them. I am not seeking an oppor- tunity to work against the men, but with them for the best inter- ests Of the community.
 My twenty years experience in civic organizations, most of the time holding executive or clerical positions, have fitted me to work with others. I served on the Wran- gell school board for six and half years I had business experi- ence before coming to Wrangell and am sharing business responsi- bilities now. I have lived in small towns most of my life.
 I believe that a sufficient water supply for Wrangell is as necessary as the air we breathe and that we should have expert advice concern ing it. I believe that the school situation should be met squarely by a thorough examination of the buildings and canvas of the needs and requirements by a con- petent committee The man who has not examined the school build ings and knows nothing of present day requirements is not competent to judge the Wrangell schools, fav- orably or unfavorably. I believe that money spent for temporary repairs and makeshifts is not con- servatism but wasteful extrava- gance in regard to any improve ment. We have spent over s2,600, since July, 1923. for absolutely necessary improvements to the school buildings. This is not criticism but a fact. Visit both schools and see what must be done next year in addition to reasonable up-keep.
 The assessed valuation of Wran- gell property is little more than it was when building materials and labor were infinitely less and when we had less advantages. We need to increase it or go further behind from year to year and I believe, also. that the voters should be giv- en an opportunity at a special election to say whether or not the town shall issue bonds for water and school improvement.
 I shall appreciate your vote. Sooner or later, Wrangell will have woman on the Council. Why not now?
 MRS. M. o. JOHNSON.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
Raises License Fees

Pauls bill introduced today re- pealing the present fishermen's ii- cense tax law, seeks to raise the fee for nonresident trollers from s3 to $50; gill netters, etc., non- residents, s10 to $25; and for non resident fishermen who uses a seine or assists in the operation of a seine, from s25 to $25O. There al- 50 are some changes in fines and penal terms, and in methods of collections proposed from the pres ent law.
 Sundquists measure relating to sample ballots provides that the lines of the sample ballots shall be at least, one-eigth of an inch further apart than the lines on the official ballot; it shall be unlawful for any other person to print, pub fish or distribute any sample bal lots in which the lines are not at least one-fourth of an inch nearer or further apart than on the off cial ballot. Anyone who shall print. publish, distribute or have in his possession any sample ballot not in conformity with the requirements of this section, or who shall make, prepare. distribute or have in his possession any pattern, model, or stencil design for use in marking official ballots by voters, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor," and pro- viding punishment therefore.
 Senate Bills Received
 Three Senate bills, Nos. 1, 2, and 8, half of the little family that found the not at home sign hang ing on the House door last week, all clothed and ornamented accord ing to the House ideas of propriety and decorum, reached the lower branch of the Legislature today and were properly welcomed. The Senate also returned House Bill No. 26, carrying $2.00O school funds, House Joint Memorial No. 1, and House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. and 5, which 1t had passed. These were ordered transmitted to the Goyernor-Juneau Empire
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02

Mrs. B. Teller, of Skagway, who last year was president of the AL aska Federation of Women's Clubs. was aboard the steamer Princess Mary Tuesday morning en orute to the States for . short visit
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
Wrangell Case Taken
 Under Advisement
Special to SentineD

JUNEAU (Thursday after noon)-The McCormack-Leet case was taken under advisement this afternoon by Judge T. NJ. Reed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
THE LEGISLATURE

hearing on Blil NO. ;, haruy, re- pealing the Alaska Bone Dry Law, next Saturday at ? P. M, giving everyone desiring to be heard an opportunity to present their views either for or against the bill. This action was taken when the bill came up this morning for second reading and was accordingly car ried over by unanimous consent.
 Radical raises of certain classes of nonresident fishermen's license fees are proposed in House Bill No. 39, introduced today by Paul. In House Bill No. 40, Sundquist pro- posed certain changes in the forms of sample ballots to be printed and seeks to bar the use of printed forms of any kind by voters at elections. The Committee on Ways and Means brought in a relief bill authorizing the Territorial Treas urer to refund s699.5O to the Deep Sea Salmon Co.,, for overpaid taxes. Paul introduced House Bill No. 3S, amending section 2.511 Compiled Laws of Alaska by providing for oral notice of appeal from Con- missioners' Courts.
 Hardy was blocked in an effort today to get unanimous consent for immediate consideration of House Joint Memorial No. 4, introduced by him asking the Bureau of Pub lie Roads to rescind its order trans ferring c. w Cheatham from Alas ka to Portland. On a roll call vote, with nine voting for and seven against suspension of rules, a mo- tion to suspend the rules failed by two votes, requiring a two-thirds vote to carry.
 MT. Hardy explained he desired to get the memorial to the Senate ioday if possible. Paul, Ross, Jen- sen, Elliot, Sundquist. Nylen and Ferguson voted against suspension.
 Subsidy Bill Recommisted
 The Seward Peninsula shipping subsidy measure, which passed it's second reading Saturday and was apparently assured of easy final passage today, struck an unexpect- ed snag today and was recomitted to the Committee on Transporta- tion. When the measure came up for final reading. Murray, stating he had not been able to study an amendment offered by Paul Satur- day that would have required at least two bona fide bidders. moved for recommitment. Despite efforts by Second Division members to stay the move, the House adopted Mur- rays motion without a record vote.
 Substitute is Rejected
 The House today reversed the ac- tion it took Saturday and rejected the Committee substitute for Ny lens bill repeating the eagle boun- ty law. Saturday it adopted the substitute by g to ' vote. Elliott who voted for the substitute then, moved for reconsideration today, and on second vote rejected the committee bill. which reduced the present bounty of $1 to fifty cents. The original measure repeating the bounty comes up for final passage tomorrow.
 House Bill No. 32, relative to exemption of fishing gear not ex- ceeding $1,0OO and fishing boats valued at not more than $2,000, on motion by Paul, it's author, was again carried over in second read ing. Bills No. 24, prohibiting pay ment of Territorial funds to Legis- lators during their terms of office. reported unfavorably. No. IS, pro- viding for corporations sole, and No. 27, to punish larceny of fix lures or parts of realty, passed their second readings.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
The Ticket

Since last week there have been a number of withdrawals from the list of nominees for municipal offices. The ticket as 1t now stands is as follows:
 For Mayor George H. Barnes
 For Councilmen (Two year term
 Three to be elected) E. M. Campbell Harry Coulter Adolph Engstrom Mrs. NJ. o. Johnson Ole Johnson c. c. Mundy Walter Waters
 For Councilman
 (One year term) J. G. Grant
 For School Board Dr. O. H. Whaley
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-04-02
Haines School Money

An additional appropristiea of
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
SNYRNA'S BANKING HOUSES
HOLD STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS
BOTH INSTITUTIONS HEAR RE-
PORTS AND REFLECT OFFICERS
Charles J. Sudler is President of Ma
tlOnal Bank and Walter o. Hof-
fecker, President Fruit Growers

Smyna's two banking houses held
their annual stockholders MEETING
Yesterday, the day fixed by their bv-
laws, and there was the usual inter
est manifested by those owning shares
OF stock in both institutions. Esnecial
interest was taken in the progress he
ing made for two modern and up-to-
date bank buildings in Smyrna. Bv
another annual meeting of STOCKHOLM
ers 1T IS anticipated both new edifces
VIII be occupied. Both banks pre-
sented good reports and showed a
strong and financially sound condition.
The stockholders of the National
Bank OF Smyrna reelected these di-
rectors: John w. Arthurs, Kenton: J.
Harry David, Taylor's Bridge; Daniel
b. MalOney, Townsend; Wilbert Raw
ley, Leipsic; Samuel NJ. Taylor, Ken
ton, and Edward G. Walls, James H
Roberts and Walter F. Keith and
Charles J. Sudler, Smyrna. The above
directors reelected: Charles J. Sudle,.
president; Edward T. Porter, cashier:
Oi1lh W. hhOUtS, teller; Eugene Port
er, bookkeeper and Miss Katie J.
Smithers, correspondence clerk. The
stockholders of the Fruit Growers
National Bank of Smyrna reelected
these directors: Gamalel Garrison
kenton; w. Harman Reynolds, Town
send; H. Wallace Hilyard, Kenton:
Walter 0. HOffecker, Lewis NJ. Price,
Hervey P. Hall, Howard R. Jones, |
DR.. W. V. Messick and Warner W.
Price, Smyrna. These directors in
turn organized by re-electing Walter
y. Hoffecker, president; Lewis NJ.
Price, vice-president; Hervey P. Hall. |
secretary; Walter W. Hynson, cashier. |
George W. Boehmler, teller; Herman /
Robinson, bookkeeper; Miss Eliza
beth l. Wilson, assistant bookkeeper;
and Miss Louise Fortner, clerk.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
SMYRNA 2OTH CENTURY CLUB
Our State and County Governments
Exploited in Papers Read

The Century Club held its weekly
meeting last Friday, January 9th.
Singing of America" by the Club,
Mrs. James Pratt at the piano. An
instructive program given in detail
followed: "Our State Government
Ihe Executive and Judiciary. Mrs
Frank HynsOn; The Legislature. writ
ten by Mrs. Joseph MendenbalI and
read by Mrs. V. Lay Phillips; The
County Government, written bv Mrs.
theodore Ferguson and read by Miss
Helen Start. Music, America the
Beautiful" The next meeting, Janu-
ary 16, Literary Day" will be held
IN the evening and will be an omen
meeting. The subject of the lecture
will be; Shelley" to be given by Rev
b. N. Morgan, pastor of the Presbv-
terian Church of Smyrna. Mrs. James
r Hotfecker is chairman of the pro-
gram and music will be rendered.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
PRESIDENTS ELECTORS MEET
Delaware Cast It's Vote for COOLIDGE
and Dawes in Mere FOrmaIitv Mondo,,

Delaware Cast Its Vote for Coolidge
and Dawes in Mere FOrmality Monday
The Republican Presidential electors
chosen in Delaware at last election
met Monday in the Supreme Court
room in the State House, Dover and
cast their ballots for the election of
Coolidge and Dawes, the Republican
nominees. Col. Henry A. dupont of
wilmington presided. The other men,
bers are Thomas d. Garrison of Kent
county and Senator Harry w. Viven
of Sussex. They were the Republi-
can candidates at the election. Miss
Lillian Hulse, a House stenographer
acted as secretary. The electors
named Joseph S. Spanish of Green
wood as messenger to deliver the bal
lot to the President of the Senate in
Washington some time before Janu-
ary 26.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
NEW KENT ASSESSMENT BOARD
Levy Court Names JEFF Cooper, Thom-
as Moore w NJ HuOhas Navy Dol,

Levy Court Names JEFF Cooper, ThOm-
as Moore, w. NJ. Hughes, New Body
At yesterdays session of the Kent
County Levy Court, a new board of
assessment was selected. It is com
posed of two Republicans and one
Democrat: jeff Cooper, of Cheswold,
and Thomas Moore, of Frederick, the
latter a brother Of Levy Court Com
missioner Howard r. Moore, both Re
publicans, and William M. Hughes, of
FELTON,, Democrat. There is much
disappointment in upper Kent County
that Harry b. Grieves Of Smyrna, a
thoroughly experienced and capable
officer, was not chosen as the Demo-
cratic member Of the body. The court
also elected Frank Hall Davis, a Do
yer attorney, as counsel for the Levy
Court. A statement of taxes levied
by the court for 1924 was shown to
have been $226,51O46 and amount col
lected during 1924 amounted to $780,
O93.8O.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
WHOLE NO. 1868
KENTON-HARTLY ROAD URGED
Many Believe Connection Via KentOn-
Downs Chapel Road Would Be the
Best and the Cheanest Route

Downs Chapel, Jan. 13.-Now that
the tune has come for laying plans
1or another years road building this
subject is a much discussed one bv
many Of US. In last weeks issue of
the lines there was an article con-
cemlng the proposed KentOn-
Chapel, Md, Line Road. In the ar
ucle the writer spoke of the neces-
slty of a Kenton-Hartly connection.
II an improved road should be built
from Hartly to Downs Chapel to iOin
with the proposed Kenton-Downs'
Chapel, Md, Line Road, the long-felt
need of a Smyna-Kenton-H
road would be met in the most eco
nomical way. 1t is true that it would
probably be one mile further to Hart
Iy from Smyrna by Downs Chapel
than if the route from Kenton down
the railroad to Hartly were followed.
But since the KentOn-Downs' Chanel
Md. Line Road is fairly well assured
the only reasonable connection TO
make is Hartly to Downs Chanel
Even at the present time fully 500
OF the conveyances that come into
Ha1tly come by way of Downs Chap
el. 1t is approximately 21a miles
closer to Downs Chapel from Hartlv
than it is from Kenton to Hartlv
down the railroad. Right here there
can be a saving of approximately
100000 of state funds and still the
Smyrna Hartly Marydel connection
can be accomplished. People thru-out
the County are very much pleased
with Mr.. Bucks recommendation that
the KentOn-DOwns' Chapel-Md Line
Road be built this year. 1t will fill
the worst felt need for a Nd. connec-
ton in the county. Then, too. our
Delaware Highway Commission has
had reasonable assurance. from re-
spOnsible Maryland authorities that if
TINS road be completed to the Mary
land line that unquestionably a road
will be built from the Delaware line
10 Sudlersville, thereby connecting the
two great systems of roads-X.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
FIREMEN ARE MAKING PLANS
For Annual Convention of State Fire
men to Be Here Newt Summon

FOr Annual Convention of State Fire.
men to Be Here Next Summer
AT meeting of the Citizens Hose
Company, Monday evening. a resume
OF the years work was made. show
ing that our valiant fremen had an
SWered to 70 alarms during the year
1924 of which nine were in the town
OF Smyrna and II were out of town
Plans are now being made to enter
tain the State Convention of Firemen
here in July. 1t is hoped by that time
Smyrna's new fire hall will be COM
PIeted and occupied, for along with
the pleasure of entertaining the or
ganzations of other towns will be the
JOY OF showing an up-to-date fire hall
right here in Smyrna. The "bovs7
are grateful for the financial assist
ance being given by the citizens and
former citizens of this town and COM
munlty, so much so they have the
completed printed list of the Honor
"Rol' framed and hung up in the
Hose Room. This honor roll will be
hung in the new building beside a
duplicate of it, with additions to be
made, placed in the corner stone.
Owing to the snow storm and weather
since the first Of the year, the con-
tractors have been able to do but little
work. The bricks have begun to ar
mve and with the first semblance of
open weather, work will be resumed
The tiremen have selected February
18th for their annual supper
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
KENTON WEDDING SURPRISE
Miss Agnes Arthurs, Daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. S. Arthurs Weds

kenton, Jan. 13.-Miss Agnes e
Arthurs, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
W. S. Arthurs, of Kenton, and Mr. 7
Dewey Crossley, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob CrOssley, of Blackiston. gave
their friends quite a surprise when
they were quietly married last Satul.-
day, January 10th. The ceremony
was performed at the Clayton parson-
age by the Rev. Claude Clark. Only
members of the immediate families
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Cross
ley left by auto for a wedding trim.
They will be at home after February
lst, at Pennsville, N. j., where the
groom holds a position. Both bride
and groom are popular in the Kenton
community. The bride, who is
granddaughter of the late David s
Clark of Kenton, has been prominent
in church work and will be greatly
missed in KentOn. Mr.. and Mrs
Crossley have the best wishes of a
large circle of friends for bappv
and prosperous married life.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-14
P. S. DUPONT TO MEET PARENTS
VIII Address State Parent-Teachers'
Association at Dover, Next Saturday

Will Address State Parent-Teachers'
Association at Dover, Next Saturday
Pierre S. dupont has accented an
invitation to address a special meet
ing of the Board Of Managers of the
State Parent-Teachers Association to
be held in the auditorium of the new
public school at Dover on Saturday.
January 18th, at ten-thirty. At the
request of the Executive Committee
OF the State Parent Teachers Associa-
ton, Mrs. Robert +. Lewis. State
President, has called this meeting. for
the purpose of bringing to the leaders
IN Parent-Teacher work throughout
Delaware an opportunity to become
familiar with the plan recently pro-
posed by Mr.. dupont, by which he be-
lieves it will be possible to bring a
modern school to every Delaware
child within the next few years. The
Board of Managers is composed of
the State Executive Committee and
the Presidents of all the local asso-
Citations in the State. The meeting
is open to the public and it is the hope
there will be a large attendance.