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Smyrna times., 1926-09-08
BIDS FOR MORE ROADS OPENED
Highways in Kent and New Castle
Counties To Be Built

Three contracts for roads, two in
Kent county and one in New Castle
county, aggregating an expenditure of
approximately 100000, were opened
at Dover Wednesday afternoon by the
State Highway Department. This pro-
ject will affect more than II miles of
highway, the largest operation to in
volve the construction of more than
two miles of road, respectively from
Harrington to Mastens Corner and
from Big Ash to Warren's School.
The meeting Of the department was
attended by four delegations of citi-
zens, three from Sussex county and
one from New Castle county, who ac-
quainted the officials with the need for
roads in their respective areas. They
were assured that the department
would take steps to take care of their
requirements as soon as possible.
The bids were as follows:
Contract 694.86 miles Harrington
Mastens Corner, 2.46 miles and Big
Warrens School 2.40 miles:
Highway Engineering and Construc-
tnio Company, Selbyville, Del, $46,-
O53.5O; Sutton Construction Company
Philadelphia, 47,853.9O; Old Line
Construction Company, Chestertown,
Nd, $5O,639.9O; George and Lynch,
Dover, S46,256.OO; Field, Barker and
Underwood, 41,743.00; Smyrna Ce-
ment Products Company, Smyrna,
S48, 1880.
Contract 7O-Elkton Road Pleasant
Valley School, 1.487 miles: Sutton
Construction Company, Philadelphia,
SIS, ,69920; Broad Creek Construction
Company, Elkton, Nd, $17,993.0O;
Smyrna Cement Products Company,
Smyrna, Del, $17,828.25.
Contract 71-Concrete Widening
Cheswold-Smyrna 4.84 miles: Forest
w. Lovett, Newark, DEL, $43, ,29s.5O;
w. w. Truitt, Lincoln City, Del, S43,-
154.0O.
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08
BROWN ROT HITS FRUIT CROPS
Peaches Suffer From Disease Caused
By Incessant Rain Also Tomatoes

w. t. Derrickson, director of Della
wares Bureau of Markets, has issued
a statement concerning the effect of
the rainy weather of week before last
on peaches in Delaware, especially the
Belle Georgia variety, which is being
shipped this week, the quantity how
ever, is likely to be limited because of
the development of brown rot caused
by the excessive rains. In many orch
ards, Mr.. Derrickson states, peaches
are absolutely green and show the
brown rot in considerable quantities.
It is impossible at this time to esti-
mate the amount of actual damage, it
is feared however, that the loss will
be heavy. While the growers have
taken every precaution against disease
to the fruit trees by spraying and
busting against the brown rot, the
rain caused it to develop and that
very rapidly. Some growers, for the
first time, are spraying and busting
the refrigerator cars to prevent the
brown rot infected before the peaches
are loaded. So far as ascertained, the
rains have not affected the grape crop,
which promises to be unusually large
this year. However, vineyards not
properly sprayed show development
of black rot, a disease common to
grapes and in these vineyards as much
as one-third of the crop has been af-
fected. Elberta peaches as yet show
no indication Of the disease. Sweet
potatoes have not been affected. To-
matoes with but SO per cent of the
crop of last year, have been damaged
at least 30 per cent of the present
crop, due to the continued rains.
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08

bring the Democratic party in this
State again "into its own"
Following the temporary roll call
the committees on permanent organi-
zation and resolutions retired to eau
Gus. During the interim, Chairman
Marvel introduced Senator Thomas F.
Bayard, who declared that the Demo
Gratis of this State are not frightened
or discouraged over what happened in
the deluge of Republican votes in 1924
eve are going into this campaign" !"
he declared, with the spirit that we
are just as strong as we ever were. 7"
He predicted that the Democrats have
a good chance to gain control of both
branches of Congress. "If we get
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08
Coal

1t seems very important to the
purchasing public to shop around in
summer and get bargains when they
want to buy their winter supply of
coal or part of it, and take it without
screening, and call it good, clean coal.
We think it very important to have
coal in our yard to serve the public
twelve months in the year. Do
these people that say they give you
bargains in summer when coal is easy
purchased and prices low-do they
have coal in winter when coal is
scarce and high? No!
We are prepared to fill your bins
now. Let US have your orders now
while coal is at the lowest price.
We Sell the Best Select Bailed HAY
Also, ROOF PAINTS that we can
Guarantee. Paint your roof now be-
fore bad winter weather sets in.
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Repairs Department

Under a suggestion made to the
State Board of Education, if the mat
ter of important repairs, involving
carpenter work and painting was plac-
ed in the hands Of the state board, a
department comprising one or two
men might be obtained to look after
all of the work during the summer.
AS it has been suggested, two or
three mechanics who combine the abil-
ity to do both carpenter work and
painting could start on the repair
work just as soon as the schools close
in May. Il is believed they could load
up their tools on a truck and start
on a regular route of inspection and
work, travelling from one town and
one school to another throughout the
summer months and making whatever
repairs are needed to each building.
To do this would involve an act of the
Legislature, changing the authority
from making repairs from the local
Boards Of Trustees and placing it with
the State Board of Education.
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08
DEMOCRATS ADOPT PLATFORM
An Advocate of Modification of Vol
stead Act Nominated for Congress

stead Act Nominated Tor congress
The Democratic State Convention in
session at Dover Tuesday of last week
named Merrill H. Tilghman, Whining
ton, for Congress; w. Harmon Reyn-
olds, of Townsend for State Treasurer
Robert Y. Wallen, of Clayton for In
surance Commissioner; Joseph M.
Lank, of Milton for State Auditor.
This news was given in last weeks
Times. With the much debated "wet"
referendum plank eliminated by the
action of the State Committee Mon
day night, as not good policy, the con-
vention adopted a platform, the sal
lent features of which are:
A demand for reduction in the
tariff rates.
Regulation by the state of all pub
lie service corporations operating
within the state.
States rights.
Clean elections.
Lower taxes.
Strict economy in legislative ex-
penditures.
Rigid enforcement of all criminal
laws.
Elimination of, or better safeguards
for, railroad grade crossings.
Repeal of the So filing fee, or if
not repealed the exemption of all de
pendent men and women.
A national old age pension act.
Rev. Zach Wells, of New Castle, a
dry man, at first believed to be a
strong contender for the congressional
nomination registered the lowest vote
on all three ballots.
E. Frank Locates, of Laurel, the
Sussex county nominee, ran second,
but on the second and third ballots
his vote dwindled from "a to 81, and
that of Wells from 81 to 21.
Mr. Reynolds was unopposed for the
nomination for State treasurer. Mr..
Lank was nominated for State auditor
Of accounts over John w. Killen, of
FELTON,, by 104 votes to 73. Mr.. Wal
len was unopposed in the convention
when nominated for insurance com
missioner.
Mr.. Tilghman, passenger conduc-
tor on the Pennsylvania Railroad, who
was the party's nominee for lieuten-
ant-governor two years ago, ran ap-
proximately 1000 votes ahead of the
electoral vote. He was the choice of
the Wilmington and rural New Castle
county delegates in separate caucuses,
held prior to the convention. The Kent
county caucus conceded the Congress
sional nomination to New Castle coun-
ty. Josiah Marvel, temporary chair
man, was unanimously chosen per-
manent chairman of the convention.
E. Frank Locates, secretary of the re-
tiring State committee, read the con-
vention call. Chairman Marvel made
a lengthy address on the Democratic
philosophy Of government, pleaded for
harmony and courage necessary to
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08
Vocational Training in Schools

The place of vocational education in
the schools Of the state in its program
of public education, was the thought
of chief prominence in the address
made by DR.. Harry v. Holloway at
the meeting Of the Vocational Train
ing Instructors Of the Eastern States
at West Chester the past week.
In his address DIR. Holloway point
ed out that there should be all types
Of education for all kinds Of children.
If all parents are to be taxed for edu-
cation, then education must be so di-
versifed as to meet the need Of every
one. In vocational education, DR.. Hol-
loway said he believed some of the
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needs in the public school system, not
met by the traditional forms of edu-
cation, could be met. He said that
vocational education should not be
looked upon as a separate education,
but rather as part of the whole
scheme. 1t must take in the needs
of every one.
No one is educated, DR.. HOLLOWAY
said, until taught how to earn a liv-
ing. In vocational education, with the
other fundamentals, he considered
help to make up balanced ration in
education.
1--WE must learn to earn the living
that is worth earning in order to have
life worth living" he concluded.
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08

James D. Davis, Jr.. W..
associated with the Nevsrs al' ! aa' b
Safe Deposit COMPANY r-lA !. lsa't
two and one-half years. i. I. 'a' !
his connection with tba, ',1s bs. iess
ganization. His resignatioa oa-Alls
effective Nedaesdar. Oee
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08

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said, 4s., I'VE win revise ss's5, Il, o. 4.t. s.'
nsvf nsrf los.,. loa United States sls sas.! a "a
spending, which can b. ex'arag
people people 50 desire, as well sIIi'Ppet i
creaslng tax burden - as The
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08
Supervisors Must Teach

At the conference of elementary
supervisors in which plans for get
ting out the attendance on the first
day Of school year which is Septem-
ber z, DR.. Holloway gave the super
visors some advice concerning their
jobs and what he would like to have
them do this year. He told them that
he expected each supervisor to ar
range his or her schedule so that he
would have the opportunity to teach
at least three days in one-teacher
schools. In other words these super
visors will be the teachers on three
different days in three schools under
their supervision.
DR.. Holloway told the supervisors
he wanted them to pick the least eff
ficient or worse school, one Of medium
ability and the best elementary school
under their jurisdiction. By teaching
in each Of these three grades Of
schools the supervisors would learn
more possibly than in any other way
concerning the needs of each.
DR.. Holloway urged more frequent
demonstration by supervisors of tea
chers in their charge for the benefit
of the teacher. He suggested that as
many Of these demonstrations as pos
sible should take place at conferences
or meeting of teachers 50 that more
than one could benefit. He urged the
necessity of supervisors spending
more time with teachers that needed
assistance rather than divided it I'M
partially between them.
Smyrna times., 1926-09-08
FOR SALE

DWELLING, six rooms and bath, sit
uated corner Of Frazier and Union
street, recently the home Of Mr.. A.W.
Phillips. Property has a double gar
age and large corner lot.
TRUCK or Poultry Farm, as acres,
on State Road.
DWELLING, 7-rooms and bath, heat
and light, on Main Street.
DWELLING, 10 rooms and bath,
steam heat, electric light, corner of
Commerce and Union Streets.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30
Morgan County Thursday September 1926

ATTENDING Bliss college.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. d. s. Van Fossen
Florence Hacker, Mrs. Dale Wood
yard of Sharpsburg, and John w
Basin of Washington, ID. c., attend.
ed the fair at Barlow, Friday.
Bryan Medley of. Columbus spent
Sunday with relatives here. Mrs
Medley and daughter Doris who had
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Dewitt spenr
Sunday at Athens. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Jackson and
daughters Ina and Janice have re-
turned from visit with relatives
at Kenosha and Bristol, Wis.
The M. w. w. club with their hus-
bands and families enjoyed weiner
roast Friday night at the Embree
park. Cake, pie and coffee were
also served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Clifford and
| little son spent Sunday with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Will
| liams of Pennsville.
Mrs. Clarence Bishop is visiting
/ her sister Mrs. Tom Hook of Colum-
| bus.
| The Mary Reed F. M. S. held an
interesting program Wednesday af-
ternoon at the church
! Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gilmore and
children Maxine and Bobby attended
| the Evans reunion at Embree park,
Sunday
Miss Dorothy Lane, nurse, has re-
turned from nursing Mrs. Vernard
! HinGman of the east side.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Grosskloss
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. S.
c. Long at Chesterhill.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Adrean of Nc
Connelsville spent Sunday with her
mother Mrs. Jane Allard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McGonagle of
GAINESVILLE, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Ellis.
Mrs. Jane Allard and daughter
Mabel visited over Sunday with rela-
tives at Roseville.
Mrs. Rollin OTmiston Dies
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brill were call
ers at Vincent Monday, because of
the illness and death of their daugh-
ter Mrs. Rollin Ormiston
Mr.. Chas. Johnson and daughter
Gladys left Monday night for Zanes-
vile, being called there because of
the critical condition of his son Dem
yer, who was injured in an automo-
bile accident Sunday near Zanes-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30

vile.
The Ever Faithful Sunday school
class held their social and business
meeting last Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Laura Broomhali.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Wallace
and daughter Wanda N Philo visit
ed Sunday with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. /. ". Stillion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert White and
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Davis of Zanes-
vile spent Sunday with Mr.. Geo.
Bole. Mrs. White and Mrs. Davis
will spend the week with their faith
er who is poorly. Mrs. Anna Fillkill
who has been staying with Mr.. Bole
has returned to her home at Zanes-
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs Hiram McCann left
Monday for Chagrin Falls, being
called there because of the illness of
his son Samuel Mccain.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Penrose were
pleasantly surprised Saturday night
when Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Fawcett and
daughter Marjorie, Mr., and Mrs.
Will PEBBLES, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hopkins of Chesterhill, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. l.. Henery and son Love, and Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Henery went in and
spent the evening with them. The
evening was spent in social way,
and splendid music was furnished
by Mr. and Mrs Hopkins and Mr..
Henery. Refreshments were served.
Vincent Creighton of Cleveland is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs,
Will Creighton.
NJ. p. Church
Sunday school at 80 a. m Morn
ing worship and communion at
1890 a. m. Evening preaching SER
vice at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday
evening prayer service at 1870
Choir practice Friday evening at
7:30.-Cecil Cottrill, pastor
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hook and
family of Beaumont, Tex. are expect
ed here this week to visit his par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hook.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Hen
cry, Monday night, an pound boy.
Mrs. Henery is at the home of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Carr of near
Chesterhill.
Miss Edna NcNulty of GAINESVILLE
is visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
James McNulty.
Donald Van Fossen who has been
at Newark the past four weeks, has
returned home.
Mrs. Tilghman Kinney has return
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30
A WONDERFUL OVERSEA
HIGHWAY

The clipping containing the fol-
lowing, taken from the Jacksonville
Fla, Times-Union of Aug. 27, was
sent US by DR.. J. F. Richmond:
/ Florida having attracted world
wide attention through the construc-
! ton Of an overseas railroad. reach
ing from the mainland to the island
/ of Key West, it is now demanding
new consideration on account Of the
progress of the overseas highway.
which will make it possible TO drive
from the mainland to the island
city, crossing long bridges and 90
ing over many miles OF causeways
and some small islands. The Key
West Citizen recently congratulating
the people Of that place for their
endorsement of the project through
referendum held on August Is,
said: THE great and wonderful
oversee highway TO the mainland.
once merely dream and classed by
the most conservative citizens as an
utter impossibility, has now been
under construction for more than
year, and is actually one-third finish
ed today, with work still going along
at rapid rate on every unit Of the
road from Key West to the main
land of Florida"
The Citizen adds that included in
the great highway proposition is
beautiful boulevard which will skirt
the waterfront of Key West island
for distance of six miles, ION which
large force of men and machinery is
now busily at work night and day
and holidays" Contracts for the en-
tire distance of the roadway have
been awarded, and also for the COM
pletion of. the boulevard, the sum
involved and already available be-
ing s2.907,10034
AS has been previously mentioned,
the road to the mainland includes
three long bridges which will be con-
structed and operated by private
corporations. They will cost, ap-
proximately, fourteen million dol
lars, and it is expected that they
will repay the builders within rea-
sCnable time in tolls and conces-
sions. The bridges will automati-
cally become the property of Mon
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30

roe county, without cost and in good
condition at the expiration Of 25
years.
A very important matter which is
considered in connection with tine
building Of the highway is the con-
struction Of pipe line to supply
Key West with fresh water from the
mainland. BY special act of the
legislature, Monroe county was en-
powered 10 create special fresh
water district which will take care
Of the pipe line extension matter.
and plans are already being prepar-
ed to handle the water supply after
it arrives on the island. A modern
alteration, distribution and sewer
age system has been designed, and
the water district trustees propose
to relieve the city Of any expense on
this proposition, planning TO supply
the necessary funds through issuing
and selling Of bonds This will mean
an outlay Of about a million dollars
Summarizing the projects It would
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30

Roll call, responded to by telling of
some useful thing which each mem
Der has learned In the past few
months; talk, Florence Frame.
What should a vacation do for one.
should 1t necessarily be physically
restful or a mental tonic and in
spiration; What Is your idea Of camp
life for farm women, what is being
done at these camps that were held
In Ohio this summer, discussed by
Helen Betz and Linnie Moore; in
strumental music, Bernice Shep-
herd; reading, Lcuada Frame; spell
ing down match on words, prepared
BY lecturer, prize 10 the winner;
song, by club.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30

The Center Progressive club met
with Cora Morris for the September
meeting, with ii members, three
visitors and six children present. A
/ fine program was rendered. Dainty
refreshments were served by the
hostess. The October meeting will
be with Florence Roberts, Oct. IA.
at 1880 p. m, prompt. Following is
the program: Opening song, Su-
vance River; roll call, an important
book you have read; scripture read
ing, Eva Combs; recitation, Laura
McMannis; Ny trip to New Concord,
Laura Hastings; duet, Cora Morris
and Maggie Thomas; reading, Lola
Combs; Old time melody, Hazel
Conn; jokes, Maggie Wilson and
Nellie Morris.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30

appear that Key West is about To
secure greatly desired advantages
within a reasonable time, and has
cause to rejoice over the prospect of
a wonderful highway connecting it
with the mainland, an ample supply
of fresh water, SO long desired and
a beautiful boulevard along tho
shore of the island The combined
improvements represent an expendi-
ture of more than $4,000, 900. The
people are evidently we'll pleased, as
the Citizen declares the vote to ap-
prove one of the largest of the pro-
jects was almost unanimous.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30
Stockport

Saturday, Oct. 2--Adolph Menjou
in king on Main Street" Coming,
Wednesday, Oct. Cd. w Griffith
presents "Sally of the Sawdust." !"
The show begins at eight o'clock
each evening
Mr. and Mrs Fl. III. Choguill and
daughters Kathryn and Helen, and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Newberry and
daughter Winifred, motored to Co.
lumbus Sunday and spent the day
with Miss Marjorie Newberry who Is
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30
RuraiitcS Club

Ruralites club was pleasantly en-
tertained Sept at the home of Mrs.
Linnie Moore. Nine members were
present. good program was rem
dered Mrs. Helen Betz gave a good
talk on her touring trip. A kitchen
shower was made for Mrs. Earl
Shepherd, a recent bride. Delicious
refreshments were served by the hos
tess.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Blanche Peyton,
| Oct 81. with the following program ::
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30
A Thorough. Effective, Pleasant
Physie

Foley Cathartie Tablets, whole
some, satisfying physic, thoroughly
cleanse the bowels, sweeten the
stomach, tone up the liver. For in
digestion, biliousness, bad breath,
headache and gas pains, due to a
constfpated condition, no remedy is
more highly recommended. VIM. o.
E. Bfelke, Hancock, Mich, says: 81
have given Foley Cathartic Tablets
a thorough trial and | can honestly
| recommend them as sure and
pleasing laxative. They work with
iout gripping" Comforting, too, to
stout persons.-Sold Everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30

ed from visit with her son Thigh
man Kinney and family of Zanes-
vile.
Mr.. Will Buchanan Of Urbana,
Ill, visited Tuesday with his aunt
Mrs. Emily De Wore
Miss Orpha Gabriel and Mr.. Jas.
Flowers of GAINESVILLE were week end
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ell
lie
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-30
East Bloom

Mrs. Chas. Henderson had the
misfortune to fall on the cement
walk and strike her forehead, cut
ting and bruising it. Her glasses
were broken.
Mrs. D. F. Greer visited her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. John Clemens one
day recently.
Miss Ethel Roberts and friend
Miss Trace of GAINESVILLE, spent the
week end here.
Fred Parmiter had a fine steer
killed by lightning during the storm
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Rothrock
and daughter Elinor and Homer Nc
Bride of McConnelsville, spent Sun
day at Howard Barkhurst's.
H. J. Clifford and family visited
Sunday at Hiram Barr's.
Greer Reunion
The sixth annual Greer reunion
was held at the fair grounds Sum-
day, Sept. 26, there being over 100
present, nearly all being relatives.
The forenoon was spent in visiting,
and at noon a fine dinner was serv-
ed cafeteria style. In the afternoon
short program was given, consist
ing of a talk and solo by Rev.
Moody, and talk by Rev Kendell,
both of McConnelsville also remarks
by a number of others. Officers elect
ed for the coming year were: Presi-
dent. Dr. C. E. Northrup; vice pres,
A. O. Lindimore; sec'y-treas., Mrs.
G.. L. Carlton. Executive committee,
Mrs. VIM. Allen, Mrs Ed Roberts
and Mrs. Ethan Greer. After the
business meeting ice cream was sery-
ed, and all left expecting to meet
again next year at the same place.
There will be a farm bureau rally
held in the Fisgah school house Fri
day evening, Oct. /, at O'Clock. The
following program has been prepared
and will he given: Community sing
ing, led by j, l.. Shriyer; meeting
opened by the chairman; talk, Mrs.
Emma Seyal; music; talk, Geo.
music: address, Mr..
4errod; address, J. T. Walker, Knox
music. Everyone is cordial
y invited to come to this meeting
md learn just what the farm bureau
5 doing for the community.