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Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mayor Eben ID. Frazier of Newark, a
Trustee of University of Delaware
and Known to a Number in Smyrna

Trustee of University of Delaware
and Known to a Number in Smyrna
Eben B. Frazer, Mayor of Newark,
banker, and for many years a Demo-
cratic leader, died yesterday in the
University of Maryland Hospital, Bal
timore, following stroke of paralys-
IS. He was stricken Monday in the
ambulance of the local fire company.
He was seventy-fve. Mayor Frazer
did much for the development of New
ark during the twelve years he had
been Mayor. He was born in Cecil
county, Md, and in early life operat-
ed drug store at Port Deposit. He
moved to Newark about forty years
ago and conducted a drug store there
for some years. He was president of
the Farmers Trust Co., a trustee of
the University of Delaware and of
Newark Academy and a Mason. He
had served on both the Democratic
State and County committees, but new
er held office. In 1920 he was a dele
gate to the Democratic National Con-
vention at San Francisco. Mayor
f'ACA anu lis surviving son, Stanley
Frazer, Of Cecil county, Nd, gave
Frazer Athletic Field to the Univers-
ity Of Delaware fifteen years ago as
a memorial to their son and brother,
Joseph H. Frazer, who died in Bolivia, |
where he had prospered in the con
.racting business. Another son, Nal /
'olm Frazer, was killed in an auto
mobile accident some years ago. He
5 also survived by his second wife.
Who was Miss Jennie Raub, daughter
f pr. a. n. Daub, a former president
+ the University Of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
REJECT WILMINGTON BRIDGE
Proposed $1O,OOO,OOO Delaware Bridge
to Penns,grOve Dies i'm Committee

The House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce, by a vote of
IL to 10, Monday, definitely turned
thumbs down on the plan of Delaware
and New Jersey interests to span the
Delaware river between Wilmington
and Pennsgrove, N. j., with toll
bridge to cost approximately S1O,O0O,-
QUO. The committee considered the
proposal in executive session and af-
ter several hours of discussion voted
to allow the measure, which would
authorize construction of the bridge.
to tie in the committee. Thus ended
the long battle-defeat for the Della
ware and New Jersey people who have
fought strenuously throughout the en-
tire session to get the bill through the
House, and victory for PHILADELPHIA
shipping and business interests. who
have opposed the measure Just as
stoutly as the Delaware New JERSEY
folk back it. The victory for Phila-
delphia is regarded as having been
made possible because the War and
Navy Departments FASTENED to their
aid.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
SCHOOL BASEBALL MEETING
Baseball Season Starts the Last of
March-Start Conditioning Soon

A baseball meeting was called at
Smyrna High School on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 19, 1929. Due to the fact that
the baseball season opens the last
week in March, it is necessary that the
candidates begin conditioning them
selves as soon as the weather permits.
Coach Wright gave a short talk to
those present at this meeting and
stressed the Importance of each can
didate for the team being in the best
Of condition, physically, mentally and
morally. The coach also brought out
the fact that such few boys are
available for baseball, it is absolute
" necessary that those who are avail
able give every ounce of cooperation
that is possible for them to give. The
schedule has been completed and will
be published at later date. The boys
present at the meeting are as follows:
Roland Smith, Denney Sudler, Fred
Lamb, William Palmer, Bill Jerman,
Hilory Oliver, Roy Lemoine, Franklin
Staats, Carroll Brown, Howard E.
Pinder, Seville Streets, Roy Reed.
Walter McClain, Walter Salter, James
Edgar Harrington, Stuart
Wilds, Carlton Garrison, John Biz
zard, Henry Shapley.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
SMYRNA SHOOTING CASE HEARD
Clarence J. COrbin, Negro, Gets Life
Sentence for Killing His Wife

In the Kent County Court of Over
and Ierminer at Dover, Monday, ,Clar-
ence ]. Corbin, negro, who shot his
wife last fall in Smyrna from which
injuries she died a few hours later.
came into court and changed his plea
from not guilty Of murder in the first
degree to that Of guilty Of murder in
the second degree and was at once
sentenced to life Imprisonment in the
New Castle County Worlhouse. The
case Of Wilbur w. Kirby, Milford
youth, who was indicted at the Febru-
ary term Of the Kent County Court Of
General Sessions, on a charge Of as
sault with intent to commit robbery
on M. w. Wilson, Frederick, Oh the
night Of January 18, and whose case
occupied all Of last Wednesday and
continued until Monday, came to a
sudden ending Monday morning. Af-
ter court reconvened, "A. B. Magee, ,Sr.. "
counsel for Kirby, told the court that
after a consultation with his client
and members of the family, he would
ask for change Of plea from that of
not guilty to one Of guilty. Kirby
was asked by the court if ne ~ de-
sired to change his plea. He replied |
that he did. Sentence was deferred. |
Bertram ]. Jamison, who was indict- |
ed for forgery in the passing Of
check signed apparently with ficti- /
tious names and endeavored to pass
Dne of the checks on a Dover mercb-
ant last December, entered a plea IF
guilty in court and was given 4 sent
snce Of three years in the New Castle |.
County Workhouse, and fine Of $500,
Final DEGREES in divorces were signed
oy the judges sitting in the Superior
Court Monday in the following cases:
Bessie McKnitt, alias Bessie McKnett /
IS. Howard McKnitt, alias Howard
leknett; Henry w. Lofand from Lii
ie G. Lofand; William J. Poore from
elizabeth S. Poore; S. CrandalI from
.ewis w. Crandall; Nina Griffith from
larry B. Griffith.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
DR.. R.F. CORLEY HEADS COUNCIL
Elected President of Smyrna Town
Council to Succeed Harry B. Grieyes

/ LioStOu AAesluciI OI Smyrna Town
Council to Succeed Harry B. Grieves
At meeting of the new Smyrna
Town Council last night DR.. r. F.
Corley was elected president of Coun-
cll for the ensuing year to succeed
Harry B. Grieves, who would not run
for reelection at the annual municipal
election last Monday Dr.. Corley is
a nold-over member and his elevation
had been predicted. He is Smyrna's
only dentist and is we'll known and
popular. Edward 7. Porter, who has
been sent back to Council for another
term, was reelected Secretary and
Herman L. Robinson, a hold-over
member, was reelected Town Clerk.
Previous to permanent organization
Messrs. Edward 7. Porter, V. Lay
Phillips and G. Reynolds Stevenson.
the newly-elected members, took the
oath of office. Of the three elected.
the only new member of the Board is
G. Reynolds Stevenson, who fills the
vacancy held by Harry B. Grieves.
President Corley named his standing
committees as follows: Street and
Sewer-V. Lay Phillips and G. R.
Stevenson; Light and Water-H. L. |
Robinson and Edward T. Porter; Town
Hall and Hose Company-E Edward T. |
Porter and G. Reynolds Stevenson:
Auditing Committee-the entire board.
In another column will be found the |
official financial statement of the
Town of Smyrna for the year Just
ended, showing the disbursements and
receipts and the condition and earning
capacity of the various departments of
Town. There is also published in this
ssue an important notice having to do
with the coming Referendum Election
the bond issue to pay for
street extensions and various improve
nents, etc. All voters are requested
o take note of this and to turn out
md vote.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
TOWN BLANKETED WITH SNOW
Deepest Snow of Season Visits This
Section Last Thursday Morning

Smyrna had its biggest and deepest
snow of the season early last Thurs
day morning when this section was
visited by storm that for a time de-
layed traffic and kept citizens several
hours digging themselves out. The
snow on the level was 6 IL or z inch
es while drifts were much higher.
Sleighs wc~e out and the small boy
with his sled heralded the advent with
JOY unbounded. To the credit of
Smyrna Town Officials, crossings were
opened and even cutters were kept
open for drainage. Snow was hauled
away from the square at the Four
Corners. School buses in some cases
were unable to make their routes and
only one session was held at school.
Main routes were also tied up for a
time. From Wilmington where the
snow was eight to fourteen inches
deep on down the State, were the
depth diminished to few inches. re-
ports of the storm we're heard. The
Highway Department brought their
snow plows into service and soon had
the highway open, although a number
Of cars were stuck above Smyrna. The
rural mail carriers were DELAYED and
trains were behind schedule. The
snow is fast disappearing as a result
# warmer weather and the rains, but
he country roads are almost impass- |
sble.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
SMYRNA 2OTH CENTURY CLUB
Prof. c. w. w. Schantz Addresses
Women on ''The Education of Today

Prof. c. w. w. Schantz Addresses
Women on ''The Education of Today"
Continuing the anniversary pro-
gram on education, the meeting of the
Twentieth Century Club of February
p, was addressed by Prof. C. w. w.
Schantz, principal of the Smyrna
Schools. Prof. Schantz gave force
full and instructive talk on "The Edu-
cation of Today" A duet, ''Mt. Yer
non Bells" was sung by Mrs. Le-
moine and Mrs. Frank Hynson, with
Mrs. L. NJ. Price at the piano. Re
freshments in keeping with the day
were served by the Club Hostess, Mrs
Markland. The program for March
1st, is in charge of Miss Laura A.
Bell, chairman of literature. Rev. E.
A. Iemoine will speak on Robert
Browning.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
LEWES-CAPE MAY FERRY LINE
Citizens of Sussex County Hold Meet
ing at Georgetown and Endorse It

A delegation of twenty-five leading
citizens representing several of the
larger communities in Sussex county.
assembled at the Court House in
Georgetown Wednesday night and ap-
proved action to introduce a bill or
bills before the present session of the
Delaware Legislature calling for ap-
preparations toward establishing a
ferry line between Lewes and Cane
May Point, New Jersey. The meeting
was called by Mr.. Paul F, Carpenter.
President of the Lewes Chamber Of
Commerce, and Jos. F. McSweeney, of
the Rehoboth Kiwanis Club, who is
secretary of the organization effected
to further the project of securing the
ferry line. The Kiwanis Club of Sea
ford, with business leaders in George
town, Frankford, Laurel, and practi-.
cally all of the other larger commun-
tiles in Sussex, are also actively par
ticipating.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
WHOLE NO. 1888
SENATOR HALLS TAX REPEAL
This Tax Originally 25c and Reduced
to 70 Cents Was Put With Special
School TaX-NO Longer Needed


Real estate tax PAYERS of Delayvare
would be saved 100000 a wear shouId
a bill passed by the Senate early LAST
week, also be passed by the House and
signed by the Governor The bill was
one introduced by State Senator Her
Vey I: Hall of Smyrna, and is to re-
peal the law placing a tax of Is cents
i on the SlOO assessed value on real es-
tate for school purposes. This tax
| was originally 25 cents but the Iegis-
lature two years ago reduced it to Is
cents and now an effort is being made
to wipe it out entirely. It is figured
by those familiar with the situation
that there will be sufficient funds for
the operation of the schools without
this tax and Governor Buck advocated
such measure in his inaugural mes
sage. The bill was passed unanimous
ly as there is a state wide demand for
the reducing of taxes especially on
real estate. Senator Hall explained
the bill and answered a number of
questions asked by other Senators rel
atlve to the measure. at gives me
great pleasure to present a bill which
carries no appropriation and at the
same time benefits the people Of the
State" Senator Hall declared after the
lIHdl redulng OF the Dill. 1t is not
one mans bill. 1t is bill that everv-
one is interested in. Two years ago
the Legislature reduced the real es-
tate tax for school purposes from 25
cents to Is. This bill does but one
thing, and that is to repeal the Is
cents tax on real estate for school
purposes" Senator Hall said he had
made an investigation and found that
the schools can get along without anv
if the tax is repealed.
He said that the measures passage
will save the taxpayers Of the State
100000 yearsly. "Where will the
tax be made up from?" asked Senator
Simonton. "The tax will be taken out
entirely and eliminated from the
school fund. Other sources Of revenue
will make it up Senator Hall replied.
Senator Green asked if this means
hat a 81 capitation tax will be levied
N the public. "This bill has no bear
ng whatsoever Oh that, Senator Hall
1T does only one thing
wipes off the books the IS cents real
state tax"
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
Roy Reed Meets With an Accident

Roy Reed, member of the Smyrna
High School, and son of Mrs. Sallie
Reed of Union Street, suffered the loss
of ends of two fingers on his left hand
and one on his right, while operating
an electric planer at the Manual
Training Department, Thursday morn
ing. Fortunate no joints were cut.
The injuries required several stitches.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
Horace David Buys FAIRIES House

Mrs. Blanche HAZEL Messick has
sold the residence of the late Miss
Clara FAIRIES, corner of Commerce and
Delaware streets to Horace David at
private terms. Mr.. David will move
from the residence next to the strand
Theatre and make It his home.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Mr.. Cause Little of Princeton.
Win Occupy Pulpit Next Sunday

Sunday there will be the regular
services at the Presbyterian Church.
Sunday school at 10; morning worship
at IL; Christian Endeavor at Gas:
Evening worship at 7.30. Mr.. Cause
Little will have charge of the preach
ing at both services. The Westmin-
ster Guild will meet at the home of
Mrs. William Norris on Thursday ev-
ering. February %, at 7.30. The men,
bers of the Auxiliary are invited to be
present.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
WIN. S. EVANS BUYS PROPERTY
Purchases of Mrs. LOttie Smith Her
Home on South Main Street

William S. Evans, Smyrna's we'll
known builder and contractor, has
purchased of Mrs. Lottie Smith, her
home property on South Main street
and after remodeling it, will make it
ms nome. The terms Of sale are with
held. Mrs. Lottie Smith had sale Of
her household goods including some
antiques, on Saturday afternoon. She
mas moved to Pennsgrove, n. j., to
make her home.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
AsBURY NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES
Rev. r. X. Stephenson. d. D., An
nounces Services for Next Sunday

hounces services for Next Sunday
Services for Sunday next at Asbury
NJ. E. Church, are: Sunday School at
the usual hour, 10 a. M; Communion
Service at II o'clock, and Epworth
League at 6.45. Miss Hazel King is
the leader for the evening. In the ev-
ening hour at 7.30, a musical will be
given by the choir and the league.
The covered dish supper held on Tues
day evening was quite a success and
was largely attended. DR.. Stephenson
has been confined at his home for the
past week with cold, but is very
much improved and will take charge
of the services Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
DRUGGISTS TO SELL LIQUOR
sentative TatnaII's Bill Would
mend Klair Act 70 Volstead Act

'eentalive TatnalTs Bill Would
w mar Act 70 VOlstead Act
~ me provisions Of a proposed
-lent to the State Enforcement
loWn generally as the Klair law.
n ~ IN Delaware would be per
I . sell liquor as a medicine if
\ 55','islons contained in the Vol
ae' are adhered to. The bill
! I'm Tl'lUOuced y !. Friday by Representa-
~ ~ Iatnall, Jr., and the amend
l.u' Two paragraphs to the
a", Inc bill in part reads: at
sy',. awful for any druggist in
| 5-sri. NV y possess and sell any kind
Ncatlng liquor for medicinal
q ,.,..l! provided only that the drug
s.I s.luplles with the provisions Of
slal l'., law known as the Vol
4. 4. IN relation to such sales. Il
|ess,s !. v lawful for any one to
h To,. and possess such intoxicat-
ls,al sl0l purchased for medicinal
a, |, provided 4 only that the bro
HRssr, = u ne said 'Volstead Act re- |
u is.o W purchase Or possession If
|yoss IIcatlng liquor for medicinal |
Ar.b,'fi,Seo 4 complied with by anyone
tst1s ii Or possessing such in
N All ,L. luor Under the Vol
|sEs. y. Suyslclans can prescribe and
ElaioDss "a legally sell liquor under
bal hi XII ST. e. out in that act and the
Nj Il, u. SIMPLY means that the
govern aiIu ~ not State law
\ ii NJ v.n NE matter in this STATE
|ssl eonmittOs iaslerred to the revised
Smyrna times., 1929-02-27
Firemen Clear $3.50 From sumner

Smyrna Firemen cleared $500 from
their supper Thursday evening. De-
spite the heaviest snow of the season,
a large crowd turned out. The coun-
try people, in many cases, were un-
able to get to town.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-23
Woman Watches
By Dead Brother

HUNTINGTON PARK, Calf,
Aug. 23. W.H-Stories of ghosts and
other phantoms were heard by police
today as they investigated the death
of Arthur Craddock, go, who lived
with his sister in tiny house here.
Craddock, it was said, apparently
died more than a week ago and his
sister, Margaret, go, kept vigil at
his bedside until police broke in
and discovered his body last night.
She was, taken into custody and will
be examined for insanity, it was
said.
Police said superstitious residents
of the neighborhood told of phan-
tom figures fitting around the Grad
dock home at night. Many children
and some adults were afraid to pass
the place after dark.
Craddock and his sister, according
to investigation, both believed in
"evil spirits.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-23
TAX RATE FOR
l. A. COUNTY
GIVEN BOOST

LOS ANGELES, Aug. %. W.H-
A county tax rate Of SO cents a 800
the highest rate in Los Angeles coun-
ty since 1894, was in prospect today
following the acceptance of the
1929-30 budget by the county board
Of supervisors.
The IA cent increase is due, it
was said, to four cent increase to
purchase civic center property, five
cents for increased salaries for
county employees, two cents to buy
beach land, one cent for exploitation,
and two cents to cover increased
cost of government.
County expenses this year will
total over $56,000,000, nearly a
$14,000,000 increase.
Had the voters sanctioned more
bonds for the county building pro-
gram the increase would have been
less the board Of supervisors said.
The new General hospital, expected
to cost about $4,OOO,0O0, will prob
ably cost $S,00O,OOO due to recent
demand for still greater facilities.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-23
COURT RENDERS
IMPORTANT RULE
ON RADIO RIGHTS

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23. <U.R-
The right of any business operated
for profit to keep its radio receiv-
ing set open to anything being
broadcast, copyrighted or not, was
affirmed in precedent making
opinion on file in federal court here
today.
The opinion, handed down by
Judge Paul J. Mccormick, denied
an injunction sought by the Ameri-
can Society of Composers, Authors
and Publishers against Rex De
Barr, owner Of the Round House
cafe.
The plaintiffs asked that De
Barr be restrained from tuning in
on future copyrighted pieces and
asked damages for De Barr's al
legged infringement of the copy
righted song Indian Love Call, -
which his loud speaker conveyed to
the patrons of his restaurant.
Judge Mccormick stated that
cone who merely makes audible,
inaudible elements that are oomni-
present in the air, is not perform
ing within the meaning of the
copyright law
One part of Judge Mccormick IS
decision read: " :. 1t seems to me
to be clear that when the plaintiffs
licensed the broadcasting station to
disseminate the Indian Love Call
they impliedly sanctioned and con
sented to any pick up out of the
air that was possible in radio re-
ception.''
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-23
@UNTYRRIEFS @URRI

Natural Permanent Waves, $1,000
Parisienne Beauty Shoppe. 51s
Main st. Phone 7S3. adv
For a Pure Glass Of Lemonade
90 to Paul's, at Pickwick Stages
Depot. adv
Light Rains Observation-Disclosures
ing storm clouds early yesterday
morning served only to cool the
weather and make living comfor-
table here. However, outside of I'm
perial Valley proper, rain was re-
ported in two places. Algadones was
favored with light showers, also
residents on the Alamo canal.
Barbara Worth Hotel Club Break
fast. 25c up; merchants lunch 60c;
table d. hote dinner $1.0O. adv
Probation Hearing Friday-T. p.
Pruitt, Brawley, pleaded guilty to a
forgery charge in superior court this
morning when arraigned before
Judge Thompson foriplea. He applied
for probation and hearing was set
for next Friday.
DIR. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Discharged to Get Job-Judge
Perkins was very lenient this morn
ing with prisoner in police court.
Charged with vagrancy, Charles
Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, told his
story to the judge about how he
wanted job. Such offenders usual
ly get light fine or a few days in
the Jail, but Judge Perkins had a
sympathetic ear and discharged
Davis on his promise to get job.
We Loan to Build, buy or. refin-
ance. Tyler Insurance Agency. adv
Parisienne Beauty shoppe. 51s
Main st. Phone 1888. adv
Automobile Thief Apprehended-
George Brown, of Detroit, Mich,
was arrested yesterday on this side
of the Yuma bridge by Inspector
Hill for stealing an automobile.
Brown was driving a new Ford tour
ing car he is accused of stealing in
Detroit.
Let Us Give you Marinello
Bleach Pack. Parisienne Beauty
Shoppe. 518 Main. Phone 7S3. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-23

The Ell Centre Hospital, is Civ
ing special service to maternity |
work. Price 10000 for ten days, in
cluding supplies, and delivery room.
For information Phone 90. adv
Arrested for keckless Driving
Rex Scans, of Imperial, was arrest
ed late yesterday evening when his
car ran head-on into another auto
mobile on the outskirts of the city
limits on the San ego-Imperial
highway. He was lodged in the
county Jail and booked for reckless
driving.
Oregon Coffee shop-Fresh aba
lone steak today. adv
Appointed Administrator. O.
Butts was appointed administrator
by an act Of the superior court this
morning in the matter of the John
A. Nelson estate Butts was or
dered to make surety bond for
$4,000 or personal bond in the
amount of $4,000.
-Four Immigrants Held = Four
Mexican immigrants, one just re-
leased from the Ell Centre hospital,
another from Los Angeles, one from
Ell Centre, and the other from Cal
exico, face deportation today. They
were arrested yesterday by border
patrol men and lodged in the county
Jail They are: Tiandro Cuellar,
FL Centre; Felipe Rojas, 'Calexico;
Rodriguez Gonzales, Los Angeles;
and Jose Perez, released from the
hospital.
Let Storage Help You. Our rein
forced concrete warehouse is the
safest place for your piano, trunks,
and household goods. Phone l.
Pioneer Truck and Transfer Co. adv
Held for Observation - Donald
.Spillsberry, of Douglas, Ariz., is be-
ing held in the county Jail for OBJ
servation. He was arrested yester-
day by deputies from the sheriff 9
department. Spillsberry is booked
as a milker and lives at Seeley.
White Rouge. Parisienne Beauty
Shoppe. SIS Main st. Phone 7S3.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-23
Alleged Burglars
Trial Date Set

Jesus Navarro and Julio Villa, Of
Westmorland, will receive a final
hearing in superior court September
3, before Judge Thompson. When ar
raigned for plea this morning both
defendants pleaded not guilty to
counts of burglary.
They are accused of burglarizing
two homes in Westmorland recently.
Owners of the homes reported such
articles missing as chinaware, silver
ware, bedding, and other household
goods.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-23
Women Attend
Flyers Funeral

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 90. W.H-
AS representative of the Women's
Aeronautical Association, Mrs. j. L..
Maddux and Mrs. F. l.. Pepperdine,
flew from here to San Diego today
to attend the funeral of Marvel
Crosson, 26 year old flyer, killed
when her plane crashed during the
Women's Air Derby at the national
air races. Mrs. Maddux and Mrs.
Pepperdine left here on a Maddux
air liner at 1915 a. m.