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Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
FIRE AT FARM NEAR HARTLY
nome o. Wa.te- Barter Completely
Destroyed With $4,000 Loss Saturday

Home OF Walter Barter Completely
Destroyed With $4,000 Loss Saturday
Hartly, April 13-The farm home
of Walter BarDer, living one mile east
q hartley, was completely destroyed
by fire at o'clock Thursday morni,o
when fire broke ou in his dwelling
presumably from an overheated stove
in the kitchen where he had made !
fire but a short time before. After
starting the fire Barber went "a the
barn to feed his stock and on return
ing found the lower part Of the house
ablaze. He hardly had time to get
his wife and baby from upstairs. The
alarm was sent in to Dover and the
Dover fire company responded but too
late to save the dwelling. The house
and all the contents, with the excep-
ton of a chair or two, were totally
destroyed, even to their clothing. The
loss will total $4,000. The outbuild-
ings were saved.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
KENT COUNTY SCHOOL CONTEST
OratoncaI Goes to Miss Evalyn Cover
dale of Caesar Rodney and Declama-
tiOn to Miss Elizabeth Hill, Smyrna

| A number from Smyrna motored to
Dover Friday evening to witness the
oratorical and defamation contests of
the winners of the various High
Schools in Kent County. The fight
for Kent County honors took place in
the auditorium of the Dover High
School and lively interest was shown.
Smyrna lost in the oratorical contest
but won to honors in the defamation
contest, Miss Elizabeth Hill won first
prize and Miss Evalyn Stokesbury
second prize. There We're six contest
ants, two from Smyrna High School;
two from Dover High School,; one
from Caesar Rodney High School and
one from Milford High School. The
contestants occupied seats on the
platform and their subjects were an
nounced by Prof. J. Layton Moore,
vice-principal of Dover High School
The order in which the contestants
Washington and the Constitution,
Caleb Boggs, Dover High School;
"John Marshall and the Constitution,
Miss Evelyn Coverdale, Caesar Rod
ney; "The Constitution" Benjamin
Evernham, Smyrna High School; ''The
Constitution" Miss Mildred Heite, Do
yer High School; abraham Lincoln
and the Constitution" Bernard F. Ire
land, Milford High School; "Wash-
ington and the Constitution" William
Pinder, Smyrna High School. The
judges were: Miss Sallie Wise and
Harry Mayer of Dover, and 1T. Coop
er, of Camden. After quite lengthy
consultation Of the judges, they re
turned finally with their decision as
follows: First prize of $40 in gold to
Miss Evelyn Coverdale, of Caesar
Rodney; second prize, SIS in gold, Caleb
Boggs, Dover High School; third prize
$3.50 Bernard F.Ireland, Milford High
School. The first two winners will
take part in the state oratorical con
test to be held Friday night, the third
selection being as an alternate.
Smyrna Captures Defamation Prize
AT the Kent county defamation
contest for high schools held in the
auditorium Of Dover High School Fri
day afternion, the following contested
for the prizes of SO, $5 and $3.50:
Miss Katheryn Kesselring, Caesar
Rodney, Camden Wyoming, subject,
'The Last Word; Marguerite Outten,
Caesar Rodney, ''The Highwayman;"
"The Soul of the Violin,' Evelyn
Smyrna; "a Parity" Mel
lie Moore, Dover; 'The Littlest Rebel
Elizabeth Hill, Smyrna; ''The Gypsy
Flower Girl" Florence Lyons, Milford
''The Soul of the Violin" Helen Swain
Milford. The judges included, Mrs. ].
N. kelso, |. 7. Cooper, T. E. Lewis.
The award Of SO in gold was made
to Miss Elizabeth Hill, of Smyrna; the
award of S5 was made to Miss Evelyn
Smyrna; the $3.50 award
was made to Miss Florence Lyons. Mil |
ford.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
CAPITAL HOTEL, DOVER, SOLD
I. NJ. Scheibly, Swarthmore, and S.M.
HOffecker. NOrristOMn. Pa. BUY IT

L. NJ. Scheibly, SwarthmOre, and S.M.
Hoffecker, NorristOwn, Pa, Buy 1t
The Capital Hotel on the corner of
"Dover Green" and State Street, Do
yer, changed hands Monday when
James H. Hughes, Esq, and George
W. Tebo, owners, sold it to Frank M.
Scheibly, proprietor of The Strath
Haven Inn, Swarthmore, Pa, and s..
NJ. Hoffecker, manager of The Hamil-
ton, at Norristown, Pa, at terms with
held. Messrs. Shelby and Hoffecker
propose tearing down the historic old
hostelerie and erect on its site a $780,
600 four story modern building of ap-
proximately rs rooms with running
water to all rooms, private baths and
shower baths, telephones in all rooms
and all up-to-date improvements to be
found in a modern hotel. One feature
will be convention hall, 40x6O, for
community gatherings, banquets and
dances and an attractive dining room
and coffee shoppe so situated and COM
bined that all three rooms can be
thrown in to one big convention hall
when needed. Both Mr.. Scheibly and
Mr.. Hoffecker have had years of ex-
peHence in operating hotels and see
ing the need of such modern and
up-to-date institution for Dover, the
State capital, they talked the matter
over with members of the Dover
Chamber of Commerce and Dover Ro-
tary Club to the end their proposition
met with such enthusiasm, they closed
the deal with G. Leslie Gooden on
Monday. They expect, by arrange
ment with the six tenants, to get pos
session of the property by July 1,
when actuual work of rebuilding will
begin. As there will probably be no
hotel of its kind between the dupont
Hotel, Wilmington, and the Wicomico
Hotel, Salisbury, Nd, the new firm
feels that it will serve a large section
of the Peninsula, will be center TO
traffic up and down the |
Boulevard and serve what Dover has |
needed community place not only
for the citizens of that town but the |
many who. go to Dover during the ses-
sions of court and the biennial meet |
ing of the Legislature. Situated on
the Dover Green, in close proximity to
the State House, Court House and
other buildings the new hotel which is
to be built on the colonial type plan,
will, no doubt, command attention.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
DEAKYNEvILLE BOX SOCIAL

Delightful Evening Spent Monday and
Program of Much Interest Rendered
Deakyneville, April 13.-On Mon
day evening Deakyneville School gave
a box social. There We're twelve box
es, pies, cakes, homemade candy and
popcorn for sale. There were sever
al visitors from adjoining districts
and Smyrna. Mr.. Nowland of Smyr-
ma auctioneered off the boxes which
cleared about thirty dollars which is
to be used for playground equipment.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Margaret Douglass Buck, Widow
of Francis n. Buck, Died at Her
Home Near New Castle, Saturday

Home Near New Castle, Saturday
Mrs. Margaret Douglass Buck, wild
ow of Francis N. Buck, died Saturday
morning at her residence in New Cas-
tie, at the age of IA. She was the
daughter of James C. Douglass and
greatniece of oJhn M. Clayton, from
whom she inherited his estate, Buena
Vista, near New Castle, which for
generations has been known for its
hospitality. Her fathers family since
Colonial days resided in Delaware and
were among the states public spirited
citizens. Her mother was Ellen Sin
clair, descendant of an old New York
family, which was socially prominent
in the early days of New York as a
city. Mrs. Buck was a member of I'm
manuel Church, New Castle, to which
she was devotedly attached through
out her entire life. By inheritance
and associations she retained a keen
interest in the affairs of the state and
Delaware loses one of its oldest and
truest citizens. She is survived by
two sons and a daughter, Clayton
Douglass Buck of Buena Vista, Fran
els D. Buck of New York City and
Ellen Sinclair Lord of Washington,
D. g., and by five grand children.
James Robinson, Well-Known Farmer
James Robinson, aged 72, we'll
known farmer of near Smyrna, died
early Sunday morning after an illness
of several weeks. He was a son of
the late ex-Sheriff James G. Robinson
and had spent his entire life at farm
ing. He is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Voshell, and one son and
four daughters, as follows: Herman
i. Robinson, assistant teller of the
Fruit Growers National Bank and
Trust Company Of Smyrna; Mrs.
Luther Welch and Mrs. Price Jacobs,
Bridgeville; Mrs. George Price, Viii
mington, and Miss Lulu Robinson, a
member Of the faculty Of the Smyrna
Special District Public Schools. Fun
eral services took place this Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock in charge
Of Rev. R. X. Stephenson and inter
ment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Samuel J. Cole, Severson's Neck
Samuel ]. Cole, aged N, one Of
Seversons' Neck's oldest farmers, died
at his farm residence Wednesday ev-
ening following a lingering illness.
He had been in failing health for some
the immediate cause of his
death being an attack of the heart.
His whole life had been spent at farm
ing. He is survived BY his wife and
five children as follows: Andrew d. |
Cole and Samuel J. Cole, of Smyrna;
Harry Cole, of Severson's Neck;
Charles w. Cole, Dover, and Mrs.
J. Frank Macomber Of New Lisbon,
n. J. Funeral took place Saturday
afternoon with interment in Odd Eel
lows cemetery.
Mrs. Isaac X. PennewiII at Denton
Mrs. E. @. Pennewill, aged IS, wild
Nv of Isaac X. Pennewill, a former |
school teacher and merchant of Smyr-
"a; died at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. Harry "A. Roe at Denton, Md, /
IN Monday after lingering illness. \
She had been away from Smyrna
many years but was always interested .
n this community and had a number
# friends who will regret to learn Of
Ter departure. She was buried at
Greensboro, Md, this afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
NEXT SUNDAY AsBURY CHURCH
Rev. r. X. Stephenson to Preach
Sermons on Creeds and Temptation

Sermons on CreedS and Temptation
Rev. R. K. Stephenson, pastor of
Asbury NJ. E. Church, announces SER
vices for next Sunday as follows:
Sunday School at 10 a. M; preaching
services at II a. m. and 7.30 p. M,
and Epworth League at 6.45, at which
Miss Julia Griffith will be the leader.
The juniors will give a program of
recitations, songs and flowers. DIR.
Stephenson will begin a series of two
sermons each on "Creed" and "Temp-
tation." Sunday morning he will
preach on the subject "The Value of
Creed" and in the evening his sub
ject will be ''The Disaster of Tempta-
ton" He will announce the subject
of the final series next week.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
To Build Road to wendalrs Corner

The State Highway Commission has
decided to build a concrete road from
Smyrna Commerce Street,, to Wen
dalFs Corner, distance of 100 miles.
Bids must be in April %. This will
be the first link in the road to Wood
land Beach.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
TAYLOR's BRIDGE COMMUNITY
Important Official Meeting to Be Held
Tomorrow Thursday. Evening

Taylor's Bridge, April 13.-The last
official meeting of Taylor's Bridge AS
sociation will be held Thursday even
ing, April 18th. Besides the regular
meeting there will be an election of
officers for the coming year, an ap-
pointment of delegates to the State
Convention in Dover, April oath, the
Health Crusaders Playette by the
school and also, a playette given by
the young people entitled "Uncertain
Silas." You are cordially invited to
come and enjoy the evening with the
association.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Rev. John TOwnley of MiddIetown,


Rev. John TOwnley of Middletown,
Unable to Come to Smyrna Sunday
Sunday morning, at 1870, there will
be the regular Communion Service.
Rev. John Townley of Middletown,
will have charge of the service. Sun
day School at 11.45, Christian En-
deavor at 6.45. Mr.. Laurie will be
with us for evening worship at 7.SO
and will preach the sermon. Last
Sunday Mr.. Gregory preached both
morning and evening as Mr.. Townley
found it impossible to be with us.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
TOWNSEND WELL FOR FIRES

Flremen of That Town Lay Plans for
Driving Well and Installing Tower
Townsend, April 13.- Townsend
Flremen's Association held the first
meeting of the year on Friday even
ing, and action was taken on the plan
to have first class fire fighting svs-
tenn for Townsend and vicinity INSTALL
ed during the coming summer. Les
ter Daniels and c. A. Greenwood were
named as a committee to select a date
Tor the second carnival, to be held
from september ord to 11th, inclusive.
Other committees were appointed to
order an S-inch well driven, also to
contract for a tank which is to hold
100000 gallons of water. The pro
posed tank is to be considerably lare-
er than the one located at Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nounce Services for Week and Sunday
There will be Evensong this evening
at half-past seven-choir rehearsal
following. On Sunday next Church
School, at 10 a. M; Holy Communion
and Sermon at IL a. M; Evensong
with sermon at 7.30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14
Firemen Decide on Carnival Dates

At meeting Of Citizens Hose Com.
pany of Smyrna the week of August
II to %, was selected as dates to
hold their annual Firemen's Carnival.
G. r. Stevenson, J. C. Mannering and
B. F. Middleton, Jr., were named the
Carnival Executive Committee.
Smyrna times., 1926-04-14

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TERRIBLE GOITRE

Removed without Operation. Mrs.
Cox Tells How. Was Short Of Breath.
Eyes BAD. Could Not Work. In Bed
Part Of Time. Stainless Eminent
Mrs. Dot Cox says: "come to 40
Prospect St.. Delaware, Ohio. and |
will show you what Sorbol-Quadruplc
has done for me. II you can't come,
write"
Manu- featured by Sorbol Company.
Mechanicsburg. Ohio. Sold by all
drug stores. Locally at Finney's Drug
store adv.
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How Skinny Kids Gain
Weight and Strength

Everyone knows that Cod Liver Oh
is full OF yitamincs. is Il flesh builder
supreme. In children whore ricketts,
arc suspected il even helps 10 build
up the bones and strengthens the
body.
Bat lie; Us all be glad The poor un.
der weight. sickly, puny KID doesn't
have 10 take the vile, nasty. oil Itself
any more for :hanI> 10 science Ne
Coy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tab
lets has taken its place.
Sugar coated they are and as easy
10 take az candy and il you Will give
them TO your sickly child for thirty
days, you'll DE very happy indeed
If you are not. COwan's Drug Store.
or the druggist from whom you
bought them is authorized 10 return
your money. 60 tablets so cents-bu
be sure and re; McCoy's. the Original
and genuine. adv
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the North Central Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools, ac-
cording TO word received today by
officials Of the Bismarck school
from the secretary Of the associa-
ton.
To he placed on the approved list
by the association is considered quite
Il distinction. since recognition by the
association means in the educational
world the same rs a high rank by
Dunn or Bradstreet does in tho field
of business.
The association. founded in 1895.
now includes 90 states, and, its OBJ
jcct is to establish closer relations
between the secondary schools and
the institutions Of higher education
within the north central states 1t
is generally recognized as the stan
daidizing agcncy Tor high schools and
colleges in IN. 20 states represented
by its membership.
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COULD NOT SLEEP
ON LEFT SIDE

II bad pains through my stomach
due to gaal and could not sleep well.
especially on left side. Ihanks TO
Adlerika | am wei again" tsigned)
Samuel s. Payne. A.dcrika removes
GAS in ten minutes and brings out
old waste matter you never thought
was III your system. Il is such an ex
ctilcnt intestinal ,vaeaant that il is
wondcrfu. for constipation and stom-
ach ,roub e. Stops that fnll. bloated
feeling and makes yoa happy an.
cheerful No matter what you have
tried. the REAL Adierika action will
surprise you. Jos. BrealoH, Druggist.
ADJ.
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To Give Play At
Indian School and
State Penitentiarv

The two-act comedy "Mr. Bob,
which will be presented 1T st. Mary's
auditorium at o'clock Monda. even
ing by members Of the A. o. L. W.
lodge No. 100. Will be given at the
Indian school at $50 O'Clock Sunday
afternoon for the benefit of the
students there. and will again be
presented 1T the state pcniten,iary
ut 7 o'clock Sunday evening.
4 matinee for grade school chill
dren only Will b. given at st. Mary S
auditorium Monday afternoon At i:30
o'clock. There will be no reserved
seats at the evening performance 50
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id4twood agentsis today visiting the
schools at Mott, New England, Ash
ley. Linton, Dickinson, and other
towns in this territory. Mr.. Pfrom-
mer writes at the rate Of 1877 words
net per minute for q half hour, which
is only three words below the world
record
On Friday evening and Saturday
afternoon Mr.. Pfrommer will give
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that those who go early will have
their selection of seats.
The members Of the cast have been
practicing faithfully under the di-
rection Of Mrs. r.. +. Trepp, ana the
production will no doubt attract a
large audience
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Speed Typist Here
For Underwood Co.

Howard &. Pfrommcr. expert .spist
representing the Underwood Type
writer company, arrived in Bismarck
this morning and with the local Tn
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When ID. NJ. Stone returned to his
parked car at Woodruff, S. C., he
found that the top had nearly disap-
peared. A goa. had dcvoured it.
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Bismarck School
Is Continued on
the Approved List

The Bismarck high school has been
continued on the approved list of
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demonstrations of speed writing at
the Eltinge theatre in connection with
the regular shows, and will also give
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the local Underwood office. .2lo
Broadway.
Evening star., 1926-01-31

Two San Die G o.
Calf, aviators die in
plane crash. The right
wings of the plane COL
lapsed and Lieut.. Fred
erick G. Kahn, rs, of
the U. S. S. Colorado,
and First-class Seaman
Burke L. Law plunged
to their death in San
Diego Bay. The photo
graph shows the sal
wage of the plane.
g p. 4 A. Photos
Evening star., 1926-01-31
Photo by Acme.

The new French Am
bassador to Washington,
Victor Henri Berenger. ac-
co:npanied by members of
his staff and officials of the
Department of State, calls
at the White House to
present his credentials.
9 Harris & Ewing
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-01-22
BOYS ATHLETIC CLUB
OF CONOVERTOWN
Celebrate First Anniversary With
Speakers and Feasting.

The Boys Athletic Club of Conover-
town celebrated their first anniversa-
ry at the home of Joseph Whitman.
The room was beautifully decorated
in the Boys Club colors, Blue and
Gray The affair proved a great sue
cess. Speeches were made by the
president and vice-president. Singing,
dancing and games were enjoyed.
Refreshments were served to the fol
lowing guests: Miss Bessie Weed,
Miss Kathryn Larner, Miss Alice
Goehler, Miss Sarah Nelson, Miss v.
Somers, Miss Bessie Condell, Miss
Elizabeth Hartley, Miss Anna Peter
son. Miss Margaret Kelley, Miss Helen
Dutch, Miss Ruth Taschner. Miss Eliz-
abeth Frazer. Miss Emma Dolquist
Miss Ida Beck, Oscar Dutch, John
Conover, Jr., Stanley Conover, George
Devlin Everett Conover, Leon Frazer
Francis Beck, Linford Conover, Ferdi
nand Bruekler, Ernest Conover, Ber
nard McAlees, Thomas Cosgrove, Jos
eph Whitman, Timothy Cosgrove
Jack Higgins, Arthur Palmer, William
Dolquist, John McAnney. Robert Dol
quist Jack Holderman, Theodore
Brown
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-01-22
TRIPLE AUTO LIGHT
uSEEUI DEVICE

The over glaring headlight problem
has brought a new device known as
the Triple Auto Light, which is con-
trolled from the dashboard and can
be easily manipulated by the driver.
The Triple Auto Light consists of the
Forward Safety" which when dim
ming the headlights give daylight illu-
mination of the entire right side of the
road; the backup light is very useful
when one has to back up and turn
around in very dangerous place or
when backing into the garage; finally
the trouble light, a device already to
use by simply pulling out the plug in
the dashboard and loosening the
thumbscrew attached to the backup
light thereby releasing fourteen feet
of flexible limousine wire with light
to be taken wherever you need it.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-01-22
A WORD FROM WINNIE.

Well friends, this is Winnie talking,
Talking as if from the tomb,
For over eight months I've been rest
ing
In the Atlantic County home.
Sitting here in ease and comfort
While the happy moments roll,
Do not worry DER the weather
Or the shortage of coal.
Buddies here about me smoking,
On their pipes they love so we'll,
Always talking of the pleasure
That they had when they We're We'll
Surely, this must be the fountain
That Ponce De Leon said he found,
For instead of growing older,
All of us are younger bound.
Tell me, how is Mayor Jackson,
And the boys around the hall?
Sergeant Clerk and old Bill Naylor,
And the coppers, one and all.
You remember Winnie Hickman,
used to bury dogs and cats,
Did other odds and ends of labor
Even cleaning bricks and bats.
Many friends have come to see me,
Since | couldn't get around,
And they told me of the changes
That have happened there in town.
Now, l am coming on a visit,
On some nice sun-shiny day,
Just to see the fine improvements,
Even though | cannot stay.
Now | must close this little letter,
But in my heart do regret,
For all my pleasant thoughts are cen
tered
On the town I'll ne'er forget.
| am coming back to worship
In the town | surely love,
And in this new year let it prosper,
Guided by the hand above.
WINFIELD HICKMAN,
Atlantic County Almshouse
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-01-22

out of the way and very convenient.
The triple auto light is not only very
effective and essential, but is reasona-
BILE in price. Some users have nick
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-01-22

NOTICE is hereby
ON the
Norf on
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be raisdby
of Two andSe
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-01-22

named it 1.-THE Necessary Accessory"
For sale by Peerless Battery Co., r.
w. Clark, proprietor, 112 North Main
ST., Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-01-22

All three devices are condensed into
one piece to form the triple auto light.
This triple effective device is attached
on the top of the right rear fender,