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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-04
UNION BL AIMED
 IN DYNAMIT!NC OF PUMP HOUSE:
Railway Property Blasted During Strike at Lum-
 Der Company

CENTRALLY, Wash, Mar 4.-The Newaukum Valley Railroads water storage tank and pumping house were dynamited, supposedly as the elimination of strife between pick cts and state patrolmen at the Car lisle Lumber Company plant.
 The mill was shut down nine months ago by a strike, and. reopened i've months ago with nor1-union labor. EAse3s1
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-04
HUBBARD HELD
 FOR ALLEGED
 RUM RUNNING
Man Who Figured in Fa- nous Olmstead Case Ar
 rested Tn Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March A. Alfred M Hubbard, prominent fig uTe in the whispering wires. Olm- stead rum running cases in Seattle 10 years ago, was arrested by Fed eral authorities here today in con- nection with an alleged West Coast rum running million dollar snug gling ring. Four others also are held and 40 are being sought.
 Roy Olmstead, former Seattle Po- lice Lieutenant, was pardoned at Christmas time after serving part of his lo-year sentence. It was Hub bards testimony at the famous Olmstead trial that was responsible for the Police Lieutenant's convic- tion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-04
PIT. A. TONIGHT

First appearance of the Douglas High School Orchestra is scheduled fQr the meeting of the Douglas Rrent- nt-Teacher Association tonight. An entertaining program, including other musical and some playlet numbers, has been arranged for the session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-04
CHAMBER MEETS

Some important letetrs received since the last meeting await to- nights session of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce which has been called for o'clock sharp.
 Next Friday evening there will be a special meeting of the Chamber ito prepare for suitable action in line with the communications and other business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-04
Garden of Rest

STOKE POG ES. England. . Twenty acres of meadowland ad joining the Stoke Poges church, the scene of Gray's "Elegy," have been dedicated to the Bishop of Bucking- ham as garden of rest" The cost Of laying out the ground is estimated at about $250OO0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-04
DOUGLAS NEVIS
ELECTRIC THAwER BUSY

The ice-thawing equipment of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company has been kept busy the past few days opening frozen pipes in various homes and to date at least fifteen residences again enjoy the convenience of plenty of water as a result.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-04
Six Golden Weddings

NANTES-six couples living in Petit-Mars, tiny commune of 28o inhabitants thirty miles from Non tes, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary together on the same day.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17

School, Anderson, Indiana in 1912.
From there he went to Ohio State
University where, in 1916, he was
graduated with the degree, Bach
elor of Scince in Agriculture, and
where, in 1918, he received the de-
gree, Master of Science. In 1919,
he went to West Virginia Univer-
sity as assistant research agron-
omist and instructor in agronomy,
where he remained until April,
1920, when he received his appoint
ment as head of the agronomy de-
partment at the University of Del
aware. In 1929, Schuster at
tended Cornell University where
he had been awarded a graduate
fellowship. His promotion will put
him in charge of resident teaching,
a position for which he is well fit
ted. He acted as chairman of a
committe which recently studied
and revised the curriculum of the
college of Agriculture and has been
active in Agricultural affairs in
Delaware. He has been secretary
of the Delaware Crop Improve
ment Association since 1925.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
BOOK OF SHORT STORIES
Written By Lowell Thomas and an
Xmas Present to You


A new departure in Christmas
presents was announced Friday by
the Sun Oil Company, when it was
learned that the dealers in Sunoco
products were ready to give to
each of their customers as a
Christmas present, a handsomely
arranged book of short stories writ
ten by Lowell Thomas. This novel
idea of a present for every custom
er was revealed by M. H. Leister,
sales and advertising director of
the Company. This book" Mr..
Leister explains, ''is an entirely
new volume of true stories written
by Lowell Thomas and consists of
the most adventuresome moments
in the lives of men who are world
famous for their exploits. These
tales were told at various times to
Lowell Thomas by such famous
men as Lawrence of Arabia, Count
Luckner and other adventurers.
Mr. Thomas has assembled these
stories in a book he has called
Thrilling Moments in Thrilling
Lives and through special arrange
ments with him, we have arranged
to give copy of the book to every
motorist who requests it while call
ing upon dealer in Sunoco prod
ucts. No mailed requests can be
filled as we have sent every avail
able copy out to the dealers. The
book has been filled with illustra-
tions done by leading artist and
also includes one of the latest phot-
ographs of Lowell Thomas In
requesting copy of the book as a
Christmas present from his local
Sunoco dealer, the motorist is not
placed under any obligation at all.
He will not be required to make
any purchase or sign any coupon.
The book is entirely free for the
asking. In my own opinion" con-
cluded Mr.. Lester, this book con-
tains some of the finest adventure
stories ever written by Lowell
Thomas and I am sure everyone
who reads it will agree. My only
worry is the fear that there may
not be enough to supply the de-
mand so I am urging all of my
friends to ask for their copy i'm
mediately."
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17

The steamer Tygert made her
trip down yesterday to Rothwell's
in 6 1-2 hours.
Guinness gave Pecks Bad Boy at
the Town Hall on Thursday night
to small audience.
E. w. Lapham stands second to
the Messrs. Anthony among our
farmers in introducing steam to
heat his dwelling.
The Teachers Institute, coming
on the first week in January, will
be practically giving our school
children two weeks of holiday.
e. H. Beck, real estate broker,
has sold the farm belonging to
Hon. Charles B. Lore, located at
Fieldsboro, containing 157 acres to
William W.Maree, of this town, for
$4,000.
Farmers in this vicinity are get
ting 25 cents per dozen for eggs,
II cents a pound for turkeys, 25
cents a pound for butter, 09 cents
a pound for ducks, 8 cents a pound
for chickens and 20 cents a basket
for white potatoes.
On Saturday, A. L. Hudson,
through the real estate agency of
E. H. Beck, bought of John C.
Stockly and wife, the property late
owned by DR.. William Daniel, the
carriage shop property, corner of
Mt. Vernon and Market streets, for
$1,000.
Postmaster Bewley has rented a
room in the Ward building, on the
lower side of Main street, to which
place he purposes moving the post
Office the first of March. We hear
decided expressions of regret that
there should be any occasion for a
change of the pcstofice.
The morning session of the Meth
odist Sunday-school, which is given
largely to music, had in addition to
the assistance of the string instru-
ments on Sunday morning two well
rendered selections by quartette,
composed of J. Ed. Hoffecker,
tenor; Mrs. Aubrey Vandever, so
prano; Miss Fannie Hill, alto; and
w. o. Hoffecker, baritone.
The Catholic society of this town,
it is rumored, are seriously con
templating changing their place of
worship fro mthis town to Clayton.
The reason assigned for the change
when they have a good house of
worship here in st. Polycarp
Church, is that the larger part of
the members reside at Clayton or
West of that place, and the hold
ing of services there would be more
convenient to the mass Of the wor-
shippers.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
COURT COMMON
PLEAS OF KENT
Several Cases Heard at Do
yer by Judge Wiley and
Sentences Are Passed
SOME HELD FOR COURT

Several cases were disposed of in
the Kent County Court of Common
Pleas during the past week. Judge
Earle d. Wiley presided at all of
the sessions of the Court. Several
of the offenders received Jail sent
ences while one case was dismissed.
Oscar Fiebelkorn and w. David
Jolly, both of Dover, were given a
trial on Monday on a charge of
larceny of a lot of material from
Simon D. Crook who resides near
Dover. The value of the stolen
property was placed at $85. Both
men were ordered held under five
hundred dollars bail for the Court
of General Sessions. The arrests
were made by Officer King, of the
State police. Laurence Laramore,
of Mispillion Hundred, was arrest
ed on Monday by State Detective
D. d. Wharton on charge of tres
pass on the lands of A. Coowman
Creadick. He entered a plea of
guilty to the charge and paid a fine
of five dollars and costs. Leroy A.
Tilton, of Toms River, N. j., was
arrested on Tuesday of last week
by Officer Conley, of the State po-
lice on charged of operating an
overloaded truck on the highway.
He entered a plea of guilty to the
charge and fine of ten dollars and
costs was imposed. Arnold Lun-
den and Joseph Tobin, both of Bay
onne, N. j., were brought before
the Court on Friday charged with
issuing worthless checks. The men
had purchased some farm produce
in this area and gave the fraudulent
checks in payment. After hearing
the evidence in both cases Judge
Wiley improved a fine of twenty
five dollars on each man and in de-
fault of payment they were sent to
Jail for thirty days. The arrests
were made by officer Turner of the
State police. Annette Mills, who
resides in West Dover Hundred,
was arrested for the Baltimore
authorities on charge of embez-
zling sum of money from an es-
tate for which she was the admin
istratrix. When brought into the
local Court she signed a waiver of
extradiction and was at once turn
ed over to the Maryland officers.
James E. Farrell, of Dover, was ar
rested on Friday on a charge of
malicious mischief arising from the
claim that he cut tire on an auto
mobile owned by Sewell Berry, of
Wyoming. After a hearing Judge
Wiley dismissed the charge on the
ground of insufficient evidence.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
SMYRNA BAND OF HOPE
ENTERTAINMENT

The Band of Hope entertainment
at the Town Hall on Friday night
last, gotten up with not a little of
personal labor and thought, was a
complete success and reflects much
credit on the Superintendent, Miss
Grace Quigg, and her assistants,
Miss Lizzie Beck, Miss Clara Will
son and Miss Sue Quigg. The Hall
was crowded and the exercises of
interest throughout, the children in
particular acquiting themselves
with credit. The stage was taste
fully dressed with the American
flag for the background, above
which were in large gilt letters,
For God and Home and Native
Land" The exercises opened with
Mullers instrumental trio, Excel
sior" which was well executed by
Misses Quigg, Beck and Wilson.
Little Feet Coming" was de-
claimed by Miss May Primrose in
as unaffected and very pleasing
style. "The Coming Army" by
the whole band was sung with
spirit, followed by all reciting the
Lords Prayer with heads bowed.
This was followed by an address Of
welcome by Eddie Boyd, in a dis
tinct voice. The "Bobolink Song"
a piece difficult of execution, was
sung by Hettie Richards in her u.s.
ual effective style. The next, en-
titled the Flower of Smyrna" a
tableau and speech by little Alice
Mackey, also brought down the
house. 'Ernani," instrument
al duet by Ida Lord and Howard
r. Jones, as was also ''Eidelweiss"
by Sallie Cosgriff, were well ex-
ecuted for players so young.
"Sense Versus License" by ten
boys; THE Washington Pledge"
by four girls; The Cold Water
Band" Little Hands and Little
Feet and Prohibition Band"
were all done with credit.
In a spectacular sense, "The
Fairy Queen" was the snowy
piece of the evening, Julia Griffith
taking the part of Queen with
grace and beauty, and her twenty
four attendants looking like verit-
able fairies.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
Middletown Firemen's Supper

The chairman of the supper COM
mittee, John w. Dickinson, Jr., re-
ported net profit of S29O.O6 on
the supper which was held in No
vember. Claude Shivery was ap-
pointed chairman of a committee
to make arrangements for a bingo
party to be held in the fire house
in the near future. Other mem
bers of the committee are Roland
w. Bates, John w. Dickinson, Jr.,
Leroy Owens, and Lee Pennington.
President Herbert L. Phillips also
appointed the auditing committee
as follows: Roland w. Bates, Will
liam Beaston, John w. Dickinson,
Jr.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
NOTICE

NOTICE
Dead or disabled horses, cows
and mules removed FREE of
charge by calling DOVER 749 r
13. No animals removed unless call
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
JACOB MOORE, PROMINENT

GEORGETOWN LAWYER, DEAD
Jacob Moore, Esq, the leading
lawyer of Georgetown, died Mon
day night after a few hours of ill
ness from gastric trouble, in the
57th year of his age. He was born
in Laurel, read law with Judge
Wooten, commenced the practice of
law in Georgetown in 1853, and
married the daughter of John D.
Rodney. He was an active Demo
crat in his younger days, but when
Sumter was fired on he became a
prominent Unionist and threw all
his influence for the suppression of
the rebellion. He was Lieutenant
Colonel of the Sixth Delaware Reg
iment, and was afterward appoint
ed Attorney General of the State
by Governor Cannon, serving his
term of five years with marked
ability. He had large legal prac-
tice, and was attorney for the rail-
road, the d. M. & ". Division. His
death will be greatly regretted.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
.G.L. SCHUSTER
HAS PROMOTION
AgronOmist at Delaware Is
Made Assistant Dean of
Agriculture
WELL EQUIPPED FOR JOB

George L. Schuster, professor OF
agronomy at the University of Del
aware, on Saturday was promoted
to Assistant Dean Of Agriculture
at the University, effective Janu-
ary 1, 1887, by action of the Board
of Trustees Of the University Of
Delaware. Schuster, who is well
known to farmers all over the
state, including Smyrna, has been
connected with the University of
Delaware since April, 1920. He
graduated from the Anderson High
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
z. r. HALL WEEDS MISS
LAURA HAZEL

On Thursday morning last, E. R.
Hall, one of our young business
men and Miss Laura N. Hazel were
married at the residence of the
mother of the bride, Mrs. Sarah E.
Hazel. on Mount Vernon street,
Rev. F. B. Quigg performing the
ceremony. 1t was quiet wedding,
attended only by the families of
the respected parties. The bride
was handsomely remembered in
presents. After wedding break
fast the happy couple took the ex-
press train for New York, return
ing on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
DEATHS

Bacon-At New Castle, Decem-
ber 18th, John Bacon, aged SO
years.
Moffett-In Millington, Decem-
Der 5th, Louisa A. F. Moffett, wild
ow of Richard Moffett, in the 81sr
year of her age.
Ratliff-In Philadelphia, Decem-
ber 7th, Ann Ratliff, widow of
Thomas Ratliff and sister of Rev.
G. ID. Carrow, d. D., aged IA years
Until some twenty years ago she
was a resident of the vicinity of
Smyrna.
Slaughter-In st. Johns Neck,
December 9Th, Annie T., wife of
Timothy Slaughter, aged Sc years.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
PERSONALS

Mrs. John H. Hoffecker left this
morning for Boston on visit to
her sister, Mrs. DR.. Baldwin, and
expects to be absent several weeks.
Capt. William N Jarvis, of Phil
adelphia, was the guest of George
d. Collins several days, leaving
Monday for a trip to Cuba.
Mrs. Sallie Ann Morris died Mon
day at the esidence Of her nephew,
John M. c. Rodney, Wilmington.
Deceased was a sister Of the late
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Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
MARRIAGES

Hall-Hazel-At the residence of
the brides mother in this town, De
cember 9th, by the Rev. Fl. B.
Quigg. Edwin r. Hall and Miss
Laura N. Hazel, all of this town.
McKee-Ware-At the Smyrna
Circuit parsonage, December 14th,
by the Rev. E. E. White; William
II. Mckee and Miss Anna Ware,
both of this county.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
DUCK CREEK MILL DAM
BREAK

The mill dam, or rather the mill
race of Robert Denneys pond at
Duck Creek, broke on Sunday af-
ternoon, thereby draining the pond
of its water. There was no occa-
sion to expect such an event as the
rainfall of the morning had been
tight, and the mill attendants were
taken entirely by surprise. The
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17

miller had been to the race an hour
or two before and found no per-
ceptible rise since the morning, and
can account for the increase of
water not showing itself in the
race only because of an obstruction
from ice. The break is near the
road where it gave way during a
freshet last winter.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths,
and Matters Of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF DEC. 18TH, 1886

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
FINE SLEIGHING ON
MT. VERNON STREET

The sleighing last week from
Tuesday until Saturday night, was
an unusual event of Winter sport
right at the beginning of the sea-
son. A bright. full moon threw a
charm over the evening, which
with the comparative mild temper
ature of the weather for the sleigh
ing season, both day and night,
made the week one of delightful
enjoyment to all who hac sleighs
of their own or friends to take
them. The merry ringing of the
bells could be heard at most any
time, day or night. The snow in
the track had melted considerably
by Saturday evening, and the rain
on Sunday put final stop to the
sleighing.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-17
ALFRED L. HUDSON, SR., TO
BUILD HOME

Of the numerous changes of
property and sales of building lots
that have taken palce in our town
the past year, not one has called
forth such a universal expression
of approval as the purchase by AL
fred L. Hudson, on Saturday, of
the property directly in front of
the Methodist Church, and used for
some years until the present as a
carriage shop. Mr.. Hudson pur-
chased it for the purpose of build
ing himself a home next year, to
make way for which during the
winter the old buildings will be re-
moved. The lot is ample and Mr..
Hudson will no doubt put up a
house that, while in every way CIV
ing him comfortable home, will
be great credit to that part of
town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
FISHERMEN BRING HEAVY FOXES FROM
 BRISTOL BAY AREA

Fishermen from Juneau, Douglas and Wrangell returning south on the steamer Alaska today reported an excellent season at Bristol Bay,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
AUTO SALES
 INCREASING
Purchases Tn June B Per Cent Higher than for
 Same Month Year Ago

WASHINGTON, Aug 10. = The preliminary adjusted index figure of the value of retail sales of new passenger automobiles shows a marked increase from May to June, according to the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Depart ment of Commerce.
 This index, which makes allow ance for the number of days as well as for seasonal movements was 1090 in June. on the basis of the 1929-1931 average as 100, compared with 93.0 in May and 93.5 in April.
 Sales in June, according to these preliminary figures, were B per cent higher than in June, 1885, and 65 per cent greater than in June, 1884. Daily average sales, without seasonal adjustment, in creased about one per cent from May to June. The aggregate value for the first six months of this year was about "A per cent above that for the corresponding period of last year and 75 per cent higher than the first six months of 1884
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10

 MEN ExILED
 FOR 2 YEARS
Cedar Starts North with Keepers for Five Most Re-
 mote UnitedStates Lights

WASHINGTON, Aug 10, = Five men, who for two years will have nowhere to go and nothing for which to spend money, are sailing toward the Boring Sea and jobs at five of the most remote lighthouses kept by the United States.
 For a year the men have been on leave at full pay and are now aboard the tender Cedar to relieve other lighthouse men and with pro- visions for the lighthouses at Cape Spencer, St. Elias, Scotch Cap and Sarischeff.
 "The election will be over and a lot of other things will have hap pened before they get back" said R. R. Tinkham, Chief Engineer of the Lighthouse service.
 At each of the lights, which are manned by three men, the vessel will take off one man and leave another.
 Sometimes the keepers get tired of looking at one another" the en- gineeer added, but the Superin- tendent in Ketchikan is usually suc- cessful in getting men who like iso- lation The assignment is volun- tarily, and you would be surprised how many men apply for these po- sitions.
 T recall at one remote station where three men did not speak for six months although they had cat en every meal during that period together The row all started over one losing ring and accusing an other of taking it. The third man got mixed up in the quarrel trying to make peace
 The men are paid $l 300 yearly with free quarters and provisions They will come out in 1938 with $3,600 credit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10

Because her father was so im- pressed with Texas back in 1848, Mrs. Medina Texas Shaw, 90, of Bexar county, Tex. was named for a river of the state and the state itself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
FUNERAL FOR MISS BORLECK
 HELD SUNDAY
Rainbow Girls Hold Impress sive Services at Grave in
 Evergreen Cemetery

Funeral services for Rachel Ag- nes Borleck, daughter of Martin Borleck, who died July 29 in Se- attle after an illness of some months were held yesterday from the Res urrection Lutheran Church, Rev. Erling K. Olafson giving the eu- logy
 The multitudes of friends of the deceased Juneau girl and musician heard one of the most impressive funeral services ever held in Ju- neau. Amid banks of flowers, Rev Olafson read the simple service and prayers and Ralph Waggoner sang two beautiful hymns. Betty Mcdowell played the prelude and postlude.
 After the church srevices, the Juneau Chapter of the Order of the Rainbow, under the direction of Miriam Lea, gave the orders inn pressive service. Acting Chaplain Mary Jennette Whittier, read the prayer, and each girl m e m b e I filed past the casket dropping a white flower tied with a white or rainbow colored ribbon.
 Before leaving town, Miss Bor- leck held the high position of Sis ter of Hope in the Juneau Chapter
 Pallbearers were: George Jor- gensen, Martin Hoist, Hans Gold field, Ed Jacobson, Bert McDowell and Hans Berg.
 Interment was in Evergrene Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
CECIL ROBE
 GOES SOUTH

Prof. Cecil Francis Robe, who had
 charge of compiling Alaskas his tory under the s17,000 Rockefeller Foundation Fund, left for the south today on the Alaska enroute to Berkeley, California, on a two purpose trip. He will consult. in San Francisco, T. J. Lavrischeff, who is to be the translator of early Russian history in connection with Alaska, and also probe into the doc uments in the Bancroft Library, at the University of California, Der kelley, which are said to contain the early Spanish movement in AL aska. The documents in the Ban croft Library are said to be tn,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
B MESSENGERS ABOARD YUKON
 FOR THIS PORT

SEATTLE, Lug. I0.-Alaska Line steamer Yukon sailed for Alaska ports at g o'clock Sunday night with 195 first class and six steer age passengers aboard.
 Passengers aboard the Yukon booked for Juneau, include the fol- lowing:
 Mrs. J. Goodwin, A. E. Karnes, Mary Young, Irwin Rhodes, M. Umpelby, M Fernley, Mrs. w. B. Johnson and baby, Mrs. M Whit more, Malcolm Faulkner, Harry Sperling, Jr, Nels Sorby, Impi Aalto.