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Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
INTEREST REVIVED FOR FERRY
LINE FROM LEWES TO CAPE MAY
WATER ROUTE OVER MOUTH OF
DELAWARE BAY DISCUSSED
Officials of ClairbOurne-AnnapoIis Fer
ry and Red Star Bus Line Confer
With Lewes and Cape May Parties


Former Governor E. c. Harrington,
of Maryland, president of the Clai-
borne-Annapolis Ferry Company, B.
F. Sherman, general manager of the
same company and Lee Selfe, vice
president of the Red Star Motor Bus
Company of Salisbury, Md, were
guests on Wednesday and Thursday of
the Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
These men were in Lewes to make a
survey of conditions with the idea of
establishing a ferry line from Lewes
to Cape May, n. J. For the past sew
eral weeks LeWes interests, Cape May
interests and others interestd in this
project have been busy considering the
advisability of the ferry line for it is
believed with good roads in both Del
aware and New Jersey, if a ferry
could carry automobiles and trucks
across the mouth of the Delaware
Bay, it would open a fine outlet for
Delaware-Mar-Va produce and at the
same time afford a shorter route from
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the
South to Atlantic City and other
coast resorts and a shorter route to
New York. Former Governor Har-
rington of Maryland, was well pleased
with ferry conditions in both Della
ware and New Jersey but would not
commit himself on the question of
whether or not the Claibome-Annapo-
lis Ferry Company would 60 ahead
with the proposed ferry On Wednes-
day evening the visitors were enter
taind at dinnr at the Breakwater
House on the beach. On Thursday
the following local men, Paul r. Car
penter, Charles I. Nelson, W. i. Bur
ton, Joseph i. Marshall, j. William
Hooker, ST., Captain William Collins,
and B. 5. Hart Of Rehoboth, together
with the visitors went to Cape May Oh
4 boat furnished by the Cape May
Coast Guard station, through the
courtesy Of Captain Irwin Steele.
There they were met by Chamber of
Commerce officials Of that resort and
were entertained BY them. The boat
that took the party on the trip to Cape
May Wednesday night was the Patrol
Boat No. 113. the rum chaser that was
sunk in collision the following morn
ing.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
WEDDING OF LOCAL INTEREST
Miss Margaret Cooper, Daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cooper. Meds

- dItu VI ATlHuT AUOpGIy w tuS
OF interest To number in Smyrna,
Cheswold and Camden, was the we'd
ding at o'clock Saturday evening in
the Methodist Church in Westville, N.
j., Of Miss Margaret Elva Cooper,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Cooper, of Woodbury., n j., formerly
Of Cheswold, and Thomas K Hair
grove, Of Camden, Del The bride is
a grand daughter Of Mrs. r. NJ. Coop
Ell, Of Cheswold. Palms and ferns
were used in the church decorations.
Miss Nora Hairgrove, of Dover, cousin
Of the bridegroom, played the wedding
music. The Rev. Thomas H. Slater,
officiated. The bride was attended BY
her sister, Mrs. Arthur A. Lemke, Of
Haddonield, N. ]. Little Miss Cath
crime Elva Cooper, of Philadelphia, a
niece of the bride, was flower girl.
Claude NJ. Hinsley, Of Camden, Del,
was best man. The ushers were
James T. Cooper, of Philadelphia, ].
Simpson Cooper, of Elkins Park, Pa,
William R. Cooper, of Woodbury., N.
J., brothers of the bride, and Arthur
A. Lemke, of Haddonfield, n. j.,
brother-in-law of the bride. The bride
wore French blue georgette with
matching hat and carried a shower of
bride roses and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Lemke wore green georgette
with matching hat and carried mix
ed bouquet Little Miss Copper, wore
white crepe de chine and carried
basket of roses. A reception followed
the ceremony in the church parlors.
Mr.. Hairgrove and his bride will be
at home after July 25 at Camden. The
bride has been X-Ray technician at
the office of DR.. Joseph E. Roberts in
Camden Mr.. Hairgrove is the owner
of several farms near Camden. He is
in charge of freight transportation for
the Libby, McNeill and Libby factory
at Camden.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
RECORD BREAKING CROWDS At
OPENING OF SUSSEX FAIR
EXHIBITS AND ATTRACTIONS RE
GARDED TO BE THE BEST EVER
Death of President Charles d. Murphy
of the Fair Association, Marked by
Five Minutes Silence at 2 P. NJ.

A throng of 5000 persons, a number
being from the Smyrna-C Clayton vicin-
ity, attended on the opening day yes
terday, the Kent-Sussex Fair, at Har-
rington. The crowd stood with bowed
heads for five minutes at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon in respect to c.
D. Murphy, late president of the Fair
association, whose funeral took place
at that time The grandstand, which
was entirely free yesterday, was
crowded at the time and the presi-
dents stand in the paddock was drap-
ed in black. All flags on the grounds
were suspended at half mast for an
hour between 2 and 3 o'clock. In adj
dition to this, all the places of bust
ness in Harrington were closed be-
tween these hours. Ernest Raughley
secretary of the association, expressed
the opinion that the crowd yesterday
surpassed all previous records and the
fair promises to be a bigger success
than any so far held The midway, as
in former years, is the center of much
attention while the large array of
farming machinery is greater than
ever before, according to visitors who
have attended in other years. The
farm products and cattle exhibits are
also on a larger scale and are attract
ing the attention Of the farmers who
attended in large numbers. The State
Highway Police under the direction of
Captain Ray, Sergeant Ingram, Cor
poral Knox and Corporal Powell ex-
Perienced no trouble in handling the
orderly crowds that flocked to see the
many exhibits The first accident Of
the fair happened to an official, Secre-
tary Raughley, who sprained his ankle
when he stepped into a hole on the
grounds All Of the stands were in full
operation and the various amusements
brought there for the duration Of the
fair, transacted a record business for
an opening day. Many prominent
persons attended from all three coun-
ties.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
MAGISTRATE HANRATTY BUSY
Magistrate DispOses of a Number of
Cases Monday, Including Liquor Cases

Magistrate Charles Hanratty had a
busy day with Magistrate Court"
business in Smyrna on Monday. Fred
Slater of near Clayton, charged with
selling liquor in violation of the law
was held in $500 bail for court. Mrs.
Rebecca Slater, his wife, charged with
having more than a quart of liquor in
her possession was discharged for
want of evidence. Mr.. and Mrs. Slat-
er were represented by Thomas C.
Frame, Dover attorney. Mrs. Martha
Pleasanton of Hartly was fined $500
for violation of prohibition law. Be-
sides the above cases, Magistrate Han
ratty had up before him John Brown,
colored, charged with the theft of
auto tires from John Davis. He was
dismissed for lack of evidence. Okley
Brown, colored, was held in $500 bail
for theft of auto tires from C. Hiram
Ross. Will Baynard, Isaac Johnson,
both colored, were fined $500 each and
costs for disorderly conduct Town
send Davis, colored, was arrested for
disorderly conduct, but for lack of evil
dence was dismissed. William Flynn,
charged with being drunk and disor-
derly, was fined $500 and costs.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
WHOLE NO. 1852
RECEIVE BIDS FOR FOUR ROADS
Total of 1856 Miles to Be Built at
Cost of S306, 5.1O-Kent County
To Get One Road at Frederica

At a meeting of the State Highway
Commission yesterday bids were re-
ceived for the construction Of 1856
miles of road. Two Of the roads to
be constructed are in New Castle
county, one in Kent and one in Sus-
sex county. The total Of the lowest
bids received was S306 ,435. 10. Con-
tracts will not be awarded until after
engineers have examined the bids. The
bids received We're: Christiana to
Har's Corner, in New Castle county,
2.73 miles: William Eisenberg, Cam
den, $95, ,855. 20; George and Lynch,
Dover, $98,673; D. E. O'Connell and
Son, Philadelphia, S1O0,OO8 Frederica
to Laws School to Kent county, Gil
miles; Fields, Barker ard Underwood,
Philadelphia, $57, ,30850; W. w. Short,
Lincoln City, $56,8995O; George and
Lynch, Dover, $50, 1924; Walter Roach,
Georgetown, S57,6618O. Argo to
Slaughter Beach, Kent county, 3.61
miles; Field, Barker and Underwood,
Philadelphia, 500, ,3O5 500 w. w. Short,
Lincoln City, $91, ,1245O; Old Line
Construction Company, Chestertown,
Md, S90,413.40; Walter Roach, George
town, $89,v336O. Milford Cross Roads
to Thompsonville station, New Castle
county, 2.21 miles: d. E. O'ConnelI
and Sons, Philadelphia, S66,1O9.12;
George and Lynch, Dover, 3,6425O.
The number of bidders was smaller
than usual but the bidding was re-
markably close
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
SMYRNA LEGION WOMEN PROUD
American Legion Auxiliary Made
Good Showing at RehObOth-Win Cup

American Legion Auxiliary Made
Good Showing at RehObOth-Win Cup
Smyrna Legion women are proud
and they have a right to be for at the
seventh annual convention of the
American Legion Auxiliary, Depart
ment Of Delaware, held at Rehoboth
last Friday and Saturday, David C.
Harrison Unit, No. IA, was awarded
a silver loving cup for having the
greatest percentage in membership
gain. This cup can now be seen in
the window Of John c. Mannering's
Art Shop and paint and paper store.
It is quite an honor for the unit as it
is the baby unit of the department,
having organized last November Mrs.
O. w. Dillon, upon retiring from two
years commendable service as De
partment President, was awarded a
solid gold Past Presidents medal.
Mrs. Dillon was also presented with a
Past Presidents ribbon Mrs. Mary
Outen of Dover, announced the dona-
tion Of a cup to the unit having the
greatest percentage membership gain
during 1929. Will not all mothers,
wives, sisters or daughters of Legion
members please respond and help
Smyrna win the Mary Outen cup at
the 8th convention in 1929? Applica-
ton papers may be obtained from
Mrs. Shallcross or Mrs. Garis.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
F. A. SMITH LAUNCHES BOAT
Built BY Himself, the Craft is Credit
to Made Trial Trip on Sunday

~ AAiAh -A1Nt - Aal mp vi A0uiudg
f. A. Smith, jeweler and watch
maker, who besides his trade, is a
genius in most every thing in the me-
chanical line, has finished his boat and
launched it last week at the mouth Of
Smyrna River The building Of this
boat was done in its entirety by Mr..
Smith and a helper on the lawn back
of W. o. Hoffecker's residence on west
Commerce street and has attracted
much attention from the time the keel
was laid until it was ready to be
launched The boat is 26 feet long
and Z feet inch beam. 1t is equip
ped with a II horsepower engine and
in a tryout Sunday made a speed of
Is miles an hour The boat which is
painted white with blue trimmings,
sits prettily in the water, has cabin
with comfortable seats and convert
able into sleeping hunks if necessary
and is well-built, sturdy boat Mr.
Smith has secured a license for her
under the name of "Mary 81, named
for his WIFE He keeps it at Warmers
wharf at the mouth of Smyrna River
He and his friends contemplate a num-
Der of fishing trips during the sum-
mer
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TALK
Report That General Jawdin of Board
of US. Engineers Approved. Doubtful

report Ihat General JaWdIn OF Board
of us. Engineers Approved, Doubtful
Many rumors have been circulated
on the Eastern Shore that General
Jadwin, chief of the Army engineers
had approved the plans of the propos-
ed Chesapeake Bay Bridge, shorter
auto route from the Eastern Shore to
Baltimore, and the way has been
cleared for construction work to start.
Efforts to verify these rumors, says
the Centreville Record, have failed
and recent reports fro mthe offices of
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Company
state that while that company has
every reason to believe that the plans
will be approved and that there has
been recent developments, the project
has not been approved. The bridge
company are expecting the approval
Of the plans daily and the construction
plans have progressed as far as pos
sible.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
MENTIONED FOR LEVY COURT
Friends of William Fortner Are Men
tioning Him to Succeed. ]. A. Hart

Friends of William FOrtner Are Men
tiOning Him to Succeed j. A. Hart
William Fortner is being mentioned
in political circles as the Democratic
candidate for Levy Court Commission
er from the Seventh Levy Court Dis
trict, comprising Blackbird and Apo
quinimink hundreds to succeed James
A. Hart, Democrat. 1t is reported
that others who aspire for the office
will not be candidates for the nomi-
nation, with Mr.. Fortner on the ticket.
Representative Edward A. Hart is be-
ing spoken of as a candidate again
for the Democratic nomination of rep
resentative in Appoquinimink hun
dred. The name Of William A. Wat
son, Jr., is being mentioned in Black
bird hundred for the nomination Of
representative.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
Delaney Long Sick With Anthrax

Delaney Long, son of Richard E.
Long, is quarantined at his home on
the Boulevard with an external case of
anthrax. DR.. Deakyne is attending the
case which at present seems slight
The many friends of the Longs hope
it can be checked and cured. With
anthrax prevalent among stock down
the Necks, much anxious local inter
est is manifested.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
121 Voters Qualify Registration Day

Saturday, the first Registration of
the three days to be held this year,
John S. Griffin of the first election
district, Smyrna, put on 40 names and
Mrs. Mary J. Westfall, registrar of
the second district, put on 79 names.
These are in addition to the perman-
emily registered.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Addressed Last Thursday Evening by
DIR. VI. A. Tarumianz. of Farnhurst

DI. VI n. dI uIIIdIIL, UI al IIIuIsI
The regular melting of the Smyrna
Rotary Club was held at the Wayside
Inn, Thursday, July 10Th, at 6.15 p. m.
Following the dinner Dr. NJ. A. Taru-
miami Of Farnhurst, gave an address
in which he told the Club what they
were doing for the insane of the State
and how much more they would like
to do and could do if the State would
allow them more funds to work with.
Following the address the club meet
ing adjourned to meet at Woodland
Beach next Thursday evening.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
DIR. R. F. CorIey Sustains Severe Fall

While attempting to climb into a
second story window of his home late
Sunday night, he being without his
key, DR.. R. F. Corley slipped off the
back shed roof and fell to the paving.
He was picked up unconscious but
fortunately no bones were broken.
Though badly bruised and shaken up
he is recov ering rapidly.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick W. Cropp, Pastor. An

Rev. Frederick W. CrOpp, Pastor, An
nOunces Services For Sunday Next
Preaching services will be held at
the regular hour Sunday morning. The
theme for the mornings sermon is
IAN Old Testament Agnostic" Sab
bath School will meet at 11.30. Chris
tian Endeavor meets Friday evening
at 700 The community service for
this week will be conducted by Rev. R.
X. Stephenson, d. ID.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
ANTHRAX CASES NEAR HERE
Cattle in White Hall, RaymOnd's and
SeYersOn's Neck Said to be Affected

Veterinarians of Dover and vicinity
report anthrax in the northern part of
Kent county, the places affected in
cluding Raymond's Neck, Severson's
Neck and White Hall Neck, all be-
tween Smyrna and Leipsic Some
few animals have already died from
the disease and while every effort is
being made to check the spread,
warnings are being given by the vet
erinarians to take all precautions pos
sible. Sheep seem to be affected
more than the larger animals.
Smyrna times., 1928-07-25
i. Peters P. E. Church Bulletin

oI. IVItI . I1s NIIuIN buIItIIH
st. Peters p E. Church, Rev. E. A.
Lemoine, rector, announces these ser
vices for next Sunday: Holy Commun-
ion, s a. M; morning prayer, IL a. M;
union service, $50 p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-20

Imparts a high
luster and pro-
tects the finish on
the finest wood
work,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
NOTICE OF FILING OF UNPAID
ASSESSMENT LIST AND OF
THE TIME FIXED FOR
HEARING

Notice IS hereby given that OH
the 18th day of July, 1928. Philip
", Knights, Street Superintendent
of the City of FL Centre. Califor-
MIA, filed with the undersigned
city Clerk, complete list Of all
assessments unpaid on account of
the work performed and improve
ment made on that certain portion
Of Olive Avenue described in Reso-
luton Of Intention numbered 313
(passed and adopted by the CitE
Council OF said City Of FL Centre
on the 9TH day of October, 192G
under and pursuant to the provi-
sious Of the Improvement Act of
191l,' and to said Resolution of
Intention numbered 3l3 and other
resolutions. notices and proceedings
Of said City Council adopted and
taken under said act, reference to
said Resolution Of Intention num-
htrcd 313 (paSSed and adopted on
the 9TH day Of October, 1927. as
aforcsaid) being hereby expressly
made for further particulars and
for Il description Of the work and
the district therein mentioned,
which Resolution Of Intention anI
the assessment issued by the Street
superintendent contained q declara-
tion substantially in the following
form: "Notice IS hereby given that
serial bonds to represent unpaid as
sessmcnts and bear interest at the
rate Of seven per cent per annum
win be issued hereunder in the man
ner provided in the Improvement
Bond Act Of 1919 the last install
mcnt Of which bonds shall mature
fourteen wears from the 2nd day or
July next succeeding ten months
from their date.
Notice is also hereby given that
Wednesday, the first day of August,
1925, at the hour of 7:3o O'Clock,
=. NJ Of said day is the time fixed
by the undersigned City Clerk
when persons Interested (includiuG
the owners Of property assessed, the
contractor, or his assigns may APP
pear before the City Council OF said
City at its council chamber in the
City Hall Of said City, and show
cause why bonds should not be is
sued upon the securitv Of the un-
paid assessments shown on said list.
Dated this 25th day Of July. 1928.
J. c. NEALE,
CITY Clerk of the City Of Fl Ccntro,
California. 25t5
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
Bard Resident
Declared Insane


". J. Elliott, 64 Of Bard district
was adiUdged insane by Judge
Vaughn \. Thompson in superior
court yesterday afternoon. He WAS
ordered committed to the state asy-
IUm for the insane at Patton.
Elliott WAS held under observa-
ton At the county jail for several
days prior to Me hearing yesterday
and according to information he had
committed numerous acts which
would tyrl to show that he is men
tauy deyangcd. Among them was
Tie breaking off of numerous fau-
Gets at the Jail with an explanation
that IT, was irrigating his ranch.
Dr. /. c. House and Dir. G. :.
Brooks were the examining Physi.
cans.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
Court Splits Up
Jail Breakers

j. D. Cobarrubias was denied pro-
h9tiuu and Erncsto Jarate was
granted probation following hearing
before Judge Thompson in superior
court yesterday afternoon. Both
meu had been convicted in the
morning by a jury on charges Of o~-
Gaping from the custody Of an atfi-
cer.
The court issued a commitment
ordering Coharruhias to be taken
to san Quentin pcnitcntiary fo. the
,nrm prescribed by law, one to ten
wears.
As part Of the probation in the
Jaratc ease the court sentenced the
defendant to spend four months in
the county Jail, the term to ram
eensrrHtiynly with the term which
ln IS at present serving.
Tile two men were caught by 4 p-
utv slrriffs a,ar the Mexican har-
der following their taki"J Fra-h
leave from the country farm vs. re-
jhey had heea r.aecd as trustirs.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
TUNNEY-HEENEY ALL SET FOR
HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE TONIGHT

Madison. Square Garden, leave inn
mcdiatc!y for a friend S home near
the Yankee Stadium and remain
there until time to enter the ring,
AS for his plans for battle, he
has none. Hceney expects to find the
Tunney style in two or three rounds.
He expects to fight his fight after
the seventh round, when the champ
ion has TRIED for a knockout froll
the beginning.
"Who knows?' he asked, ."pcr-
haps Will do little punching my
Snlf
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
Court Dismisses
Kirkpatrick Case

J. 4. Kirkpatrick of FL Centre was
relieved of criminal charge Of
petty theft by Judge /. Mayfield
yesterday afternoon when the court
returned it's verdict, finding the de-
fendant not guilty.
kirkpatrick had been charged
with petty theft Peter Goffas be
ing the complainant. The evidence
tended to show that the charge grew
eat of trucking transactions between
the two men.
The court in returning the verdict
held that the evidence failed to
show that the defendant had in
tended to take the money in qucs-
;ion but in discharging him from
custody, the court instructed him
to settle the matter with the com
1laiuaut.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
Employers Sued
Under Wage Law

\ civil action was filed at the
county rIrrh : office this morning
bv Walter G. Mathawsou as saiot
Of tha division Of labor statistics
If The state and law enforcement
agent Of the department Of industri-
m relations against \. \. CantoS,
Nick solomon and several fictit.aaS-
y named defendants.
The complaint alleges that .hr
defendants have failed to pay wages
to numerous employees and total
Judgment ia lii, sam of &l.775.>5 is
asked
The employees are listed as follows;
Joe Antonio, F. Ialdcrana, H..
Ee3asque<, John BEloma, J. y.
nuc3iworth, Frank Gillespie. Pete
Goodman. los" Granada, Arthur
Green. !. v. johnson, Einas Iowa.
". N. Smith and Pablo NiIiatalio.
The complaint alleges that the
wages were due fer various services
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
Gate Tampering
Charge Dropped

V. d. Inglc was acquitted by
Judge 7. Mayfjcld this morning on
a charge Of tampering with an II
rigatior ditch gatr.
Complaint against Ingle was On
tered by II. G. Miller of the districl
and the evidence tended to show
that IuEle had opened gateway
which the district had closed fer
the purpose Of cleaning ditch.
IngIe admitted opening the gateway
but convinced the court that he had
done So IT the direction of Xm-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26

Arreated On Battery Charge
Henry Simpson, 10. of FL Centre
was arrested rhi> morning by Pat
roimau Pennington on warran,
charging battery, Complaint in tn.
case was madc ly II. W. Wolfe. who
charged that the defendant had used
force and violence against him
Simpson entered plea of not
guilty to the charge and the case
was continued until tomorrow morn
ing for Trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26

Zero and showed receipt to the ef-
feet that the water had been ordered
from the district.
In view Of the circumstances the
court dismissed the action.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26
Apples S1.25 per box. Tropical
Fruit Go. l943 Main St. adv
Women Get Suspended Sentence

Mary Allen ana Moiiy c. Neal.
both colored, Of II Centre entered
pea of guilty 10 charges Of viola
ting sections of the medical practice
act before Judge /. Ma.flrl this
morning. Each WIS sentenced t.
sl"ad ga ia%s in the county Jail but
sentence WAS suspended. The iufor-
nation WIS 10 the effect that the
women bad been giving information
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26

Thrifty motorists all over town taking
advantage Of this great trade IN tire sale.
These Fircstone Built Tires the best values
you will find anywhere. our prices are thc
lowest. And you can reduce them still further
by getting car liberal allowance for your
tines, F-rcetone built means that real mileage
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26

builtin to these tires. Our complete service
throughout the life of the tire, means that you
viii get all this mileage ont and greatly reduce
ycur t;re expense. Don't wait for tire trouble
prevent it! Buy now Come in today and get
now set at the lowest prices in history, and re-
member We give you liberal allowance for your
worn tires
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26

The directors feel that we have
been particularly fortunate in en-
gaging man of Mr. Hays splcu-
did ability to take over the active
work Of the chamber. President
Hetzel said today, and We are
sure that his work here will mean
mnch for the advancement Of this
city
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-26

Los Angeles county has had 10
clean out rodents in the California
Botanic Gardens before some plants
could be grown.