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Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

after four and half years as one
of Mr.. Ioller's principal advisors,
has resigned to operate one of the
largest Chevrolet dealerships on
the Pacific Coast. Three other
promotions, necessitated by the
same move, also were announced.
w. G. Lewellen, who has had
charge of used cars in the western
half, is placed in the eastern half,
and ]. E. Johnson, Southwestern
Regional manager, returns to De
troit to assume Mr.. Jewellers for
mer duties. The post which he va
Yates at Dallas, Tex, will be filled
by Roy W. Hill, who is promoted
from assistant regional manager
in the Great Lakes region.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
OFFERS PICTURE OF
COL. EDWIN WILMER

E. M. Wilmer, Esq, of Balti-
more, Md, has offered the Col. Ed
win Wilmer Post No. 20, of this
town, a military portrait of his
father, after whom the Post is
named. Of course the Post will
accept such a graceful compliment
at its next meeting and SO express
themselves to the generous donor.
The canvas will be about 40 to 50
inches, and with the frame will
make quite a large picture The
following is the letter of Mr.. Will
mer which expresses the recipro-
cal feeling between the family of
Col Wilmer and the Post: TO
Commander J. D. Evans and the
Comrades of Col. Edwin Wilmer
Post, No 20, G- A R., Department
of Delaware. Dear Sirs and Com
rades: 1t was with grateful emo
tion that ! read in the Smyrna
Times of February 8th, 1888, the
announcement Of the formation Of
your Grand Army Post, and the
high compliment and especial
mark Of esteem in which you had
seen fit to perpetuate the memory
Of my father, then but recently
deceased. Amid a large amount
Of kindly remembrance of him,
both local and foreign, this action
Of yours came to his family with
a fragrance that was peculiarly
grateful. He was loyal man, and
held himself not only as one of his
regiment-for all of the members
Of which he had kindly affection
but also as one of the soldiers of
Delaware, his native State, in the
struggle for the preservtion of the
union of the United States. I am
sure that he would have had no
greater pleasure than to have
known that there had been retain
ed for him the same kindly remem-
berence which he held for all those
in Delaware who wore the blue. +"
My mother and ali of our family
wish me to express to you their
great appreciation of your kind
and delicate action of respect. For
myself l thank you heartfully, and
it will give me great pleasure, in
deed, to have painted and to for
ward to you a military portrait of
Col Edwin Wilmer Should you
have use for the same, be pleased
to accept it, and so advise me"
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

mated from a heated stove pipe
falling on a bed. When the ire
was first discovered the bed was
ablaze. The flames spread rapid
ly and were soon beyond control.
Mr.. johnson was away spending
the day at his brothers. His faith
er, Col. A. G. Johnson, was at
home and fought the fire as best
he could for a time. The building
had lately been repaired and re-
painted throughout and was a
comfortable home. The loss is es-
timated at $4,000. The dwelling
is said to have been insured for
$1,000. Mr.. Johnson will rebuild
at once.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
ROLAND BELL BREAKS
HTS IEG

w. Roland Bell, son of VIM. M.
Bell, had his leg broken in two
places, just above the knee and
just above the instep on Friday
afternoon in very unusual way.
He and three other boys had been
on a walk up to the head of the
mill pond for a stroll in the coun-
try. They came across a dead
tree showing considerable signs of
decay, so soft from the weather
that they could pick it to pieces
with their knives. They were seiz-
ed with the idea of telling it, and
while Roland was trying to get a
fence rail to assist in pushing it
working with his back toward the
tree, when a sudden force of wind
broke and threw it in his direction.
His companions called to him to
jump, but in doing so he jumped
the wrong way, the tree striking
his head some what obliquely
knocking him down and catching
his leg under it with crushing
force. Had the weight come
squarely on his head he doubtless
would have been killed. The boys
could not lift the tree off him, but
after a while they got it pried up
sufficiently for him to pull his leg
from beneath it. They were a mile
from town; a part of the boys
went after DR.. Dwight and to car
ry the information to his father
and it was between one or two
hours before the sufferer reached
his home, where he was conveyed
in a wagon. The doctor reports
the case doing well, but of course
it means many weeks of confne-
ment, which to the average rest
less boy, is the worst feature OF
such an incident.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
TUESDAY, APRIL II, 1888

Kent County, will be exposed to sale BY
way of public auction or vendue, on
TUESDAY, APRIL IL, 1885
at Two O'clock p. M.
AT The Front Door Of the Colonial Hotel
in The Town Of Smyrna, Kent County
and State of Delaware.
The following described Real Estate to-wit !:
ALL that certain farm. tract Pr parcel
Of land and premises situate in Duck
Creek Hundred, Kent County and State of
Delaware, lying on the east side Of the
State Highway or dupont Boulevard lead
ing from Dover to Smyrna, about two
miles south of Smyrna, adjoining lands
now or formerly of David J. Cummins
heirs. lands now or formerly of Frank
Truax and lands of others, containing
about one hundred and forty-eight C4S)
acres of land, more or less, and having as
story frame dwelling house, two-story
frame tenant house. large brick barn,
stables, carriage house, poultry houses,
wagon Sheds windmill and other improve
ments, and being the same farm conveyed
in fee unto Frank F. Morrison by deed of
The Fruit Growers National Bank Of
Smyrna dated December 81, 1924 and Of
record at Dover in Deed Book S, Vol. IL,
Page All, EXCEPTING THEREFROM a
small parcel thereof containing 1851 acres
taken BY the State of Delaware for con
verting said dupont Boulevard into the
present dual highway in 1884.
The above lands and premises being the
same of which Frank F. Morrison. late Of
Duck Creek Hundred. Kent County and
State Of Delaware, died seized intestate,
which will be sold for the payment Of his
debts.
The above described real estate will be
sold free, clear and discharged Of any
right of dover therein Of his widow,
Margaret E. Morrison.
The Administrator will make return Of
sale on April rs. 1888 at 100 o'clock in
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
Attest John M. Hurd, Clerk.
TERMS OF SALE
Twenty per cent of the purchase money
will be required to be paid to the under
signed Administrator on the day of sale
and the residue to be paid on or before
Saturday. April 16. A. D., 1888, at ten
o'clock A. M.
The percentage paid on day Of sale will
be treated as a part of the purchase price
if other terms of sale are complied with,
otherwise it will be fortified for non-com-
pliance and treated as liquidated damages.
THE FRUIT GROWERS NATIONAL
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF
SMYRNA,
Administrator of Frank F. Morrison,
Deceased.
Charles L. Harmonson, Attorney.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1898
at 2 o'clock p. M.
AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE KENT
COUNTY COURT HOUSE
at DOVER. DELAWARE
NE folIowing zeal estate. to-wit:

The following real estate, to-wit:
PARCEL NO. /. All that certain farm
or tract of land. situate in Little Creek
Hundred, Kent County and State of Della
ware, on the southeast side Of the public
road leading from Bishops Corner to Leip-
sic. adjoining lands Of William ID. Ennis,
the Frank Harper farm and lands of others
and containing l2S acres of land, more or
less. the buildings thereon erected being
frame dwelling house, barn, stable, cribs,
granary and other outbuildings and being
the same farm recently tenanted BY James
ii. Denney.
Al acres Of this farm are now seeded III
wheat and the owners share Of said crop
will be sold with the farm.
PARCEL NO. 2. All that certain piece
or parcel Of woodland situate in Little
Greek Hundred, Kent County and State Of
Delaware, but not adjoining Parcel No. l
above. lying on the dirt road leading from
Denney's Corner to the dupont Boulevard.
adjoining lands Of Michael Butz Heirs
lands Of George Morgan and lands Of
Keith and others. and containing so acres
OF woodland. more or less.
PARCEL NO. 3. All that certain prop
erty, lands and premises, situate in the
Town of Leipsic. Little Creek Hundred,
Kent County and State Of Delaware, lying
on the south side Of Front Street, having
front thereon of so feet and extending
back between parallel lines with that width
distance Of 152 feet, the improvements
thereon being a two-story frame dwelling
mouse with stable and other outbuildings
and now tenanted by M. T. Smith.
The above three properties being the
same conveyed unto Lydia M. Denney in
fee BY deed of Charls F. Harper ct al
dated September II. 1892 and Of record at
Dover in Deed Book X. Vol. 2, Page 492.
TERMS OF SALE
20ee Of the purchase money for each
parcel will be required to be paid by the
purchasers to the attorney for the under
signed on the day Of sale and the residue
thereof to be paid on or before May IL,
1886 at IL o'clock noon at the law offices
of Charles l.. Harmonson in the City Of
Dover. Kent County. Delaware. at which
time deeds. clear of all liens and taxes
assessed to that date. will be delivered to
the purchasers. The percentage paid on
day of sale will be treated as a part of the
purchase price if other terms of sale are
complied with, otherwise will be forfeited
for noncompliance and treated as Iiqui-
dated damages. For further details about
any Of the above properties apply TO the
undersigned attorney for the owners.
CHARLES L. HARMoNSoN, ESD.
15-17 Dover Green,
Dover, Delaware.
Attorney for Florence B. Slaughter. Annie
III. Denney, Harvey Denney and James H.
Denney, heirs-at-law of Lydia M Denney,
deceased. and owners of above properties.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

the floor were u.
the frightened Cd rsas 5as nd
dropped when 1Isa NJ
preached. Bu. Ia'''s sss
voice cut in, gu !
IN ne guns, Ssa,,., |
and .,5, ktndled, ,''I.s1cs 5ss I'd
log think Il .,.s. |
2l .-Z she fared 'S'S|
ret ees ny IUs,.,.
ana waved a .F.sri. -I.--i..
Ae driver. EG.1'
u last trip. Es... |
41u seek?d I \
Yeah the d.. |
gustediy. NV I,,''; s.,,. .
up AGAIN" 's''sl;S
fix you up +. j
'lTad hin chesr.y. ~.
2ra-eEte thr:s
zas a bush. ST
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a.s s. fingers, New as
1a-ks. 7 sue
suddenly. as Nav :, =
,c gaze toward 4.
amerraz addyasss5
o56 for something w
Confused She s:.-,,
no : I was I'M
merry
For that I csr,.. i
RET IS very beaua.I
But It was Tia. IL
ing horror, that N97
true cunning Of III y.
his aides was s5,-s =. !
some brushwood al = q,
# this were routine IL.
placing It around III !
ing a match 10 !, n
think We burn uu Il. -
She caught back IL
and sat there in an =
pense. Tho beast
could tear her nail; II
ne wood began 70 c
smoke to rise. Grr
clouds Ct i rolled a5-
the coach, her mouth m
Coughing she he'd Z
finally !. vas too M
Jumping from the o
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

few times in her busy existence
such as tnis, when she was free to
ponder her life, its past and its
future. Rance had spoken Of back
ing her, so that she could become
famous Ike Jenny Lind. But that
was just dream. Singing for plea
sure was one thing; but for the
outside world? Why, they'd laugh
at her, think she was just little
nobody.
Anyhow, that wasn't what she
wanted out of life. But if not that,
what? Some day maybe there'd
be q man she could love. Not just
someone to respect like Jack
Rance, but some wonderful lover
who'd come to her suddenly from
nowhere and bring her all the real,
true glory of romance itself. She q
recognize him too, because deep
down in her heart was the surglng
conviction that the man she loved
would be the man she could die
for, a hundred times overland the
man she could live for till the end
of time itself.
There was a sudden thud in her
ears and then, as she looked
through the window, an arrow sped
close and embedded itself in the
coach. The horses were rearing
frantically and the driver was yell
ing, Whoa! Whoa"
"What is it?" Mary demanded,
making motions at Wowkle, her
squaw servant.
Its Ramerrez. A holdup!"
With a sharp breath of fear, Mary
took her bags Of gold and began
stuffing them into some baskets;
Then horses thundered up ana
stopped beside the coach.
There were a number of men, all
Mexicans, lined up with drawn
guns. Leading them, stood tai
broad-shouldered fellow, no doubt
Ramerrez, his face covered by a
bandanna To the men inside the
coach, he spoke commandlngly-
Reach up for the clouds. Now you!
will step from the coach, please.
AS they started down, he made 8
knocking reprimand. "Senores- Ton,
tch, you have forget the manners,
He bowed to Mary. "The ladies
she always come first"
Wowkle, pleased at the implied
compliment numbered out. KAN
errez now bowed to Mary Sen
orita"
She glanced up the road anxious, =
ly. Where could the posse be
IF you don't mind" she faltered'
"I'll-I1l just stay here"
Ramerrez snapped his fingers
THE beautiful Senorita delays US,
You will step out. Pronto."
Mary began to think fast. IneTe
was no evading that tone. Poilte
he might be but only up to point
Suddenly, emitting a pitiful cry sns
grasped her ankle and droppeu
back to the seat as IL In deep pam
Instantly, Ramerrez stepped 10II 10,
ward. You have hurt yourseii'
Senorita?"
Yes" she moaned- ITS my
ankle. I can't step on II"
THAT ees too bad" Ramerrezs
said and Mary breathed a sign O
relief. Evidently he believed her, y,
Maybe 1t will be better for you y
stay In the coach" Then. ignoring
her he gave rapidflre directions - y
his men in Spanish. One began y
take up the collection of Jewelry
and cash, while the other clinlDeu
up and threw down the money poI
Eyes narrowed, Mary watcheu'
Then her breath caught. There on
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

SYNOPSIS: 1t is the gear 1849
and Mary, ot0ner of the Polka
Saloon in Cloudy, California, Is
ledUipg for q UfSit to Father
Sienna in Monterey. Sherif
Rance, a hard but Just upholder
of the ld1U, 10ho is IN love lcith
her, has giVen her piano as a
birthday present. NO10, hGUiHg
l0arned her about Rdmcrree. tHe
bandit, he is bidding her g0od-
bye as the StGge-cOGch Is CbOttt
to ledUe.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

Jesse S. Burton was elected
cashier of the Farmers Bank of
Dover by the directors at a recent
meeting. He succeeds George E.
Dawson who resigned. Mr.. Burton
has been connected with the bank
for number Of years.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
PERSONALS

Miss Lille Welch, of Baltimore,
has been the guest of Miss Emma
Hough the past week.
Eugene Vandever, of the Super
intendant's office at Clayton, left
last week for a milder climate, in
tending to locate at Anderson, Ala
bama. His many friends regret
the necessity for this step.
DIR. w. G.. Dawson left on Mon
day to make his home in Califor-
mia.
Miss Lizzie FAIRIES has gone on
a visit of two or three weeks to
Camden, N. ].
c. F. Lippincott will leave to-
morrow for Bristol, Pa, to engage
in business.
w. K. Conaway, of Brenford, and
for the past two years, the popu-
lar teacher of District No. 4, leaves
on Saturday to attend lectures at
the Jefferson Medical College, Phil
adelphia.
COUNTY AND STATE ITEMS.
The army engineers recommend
the removal of the Smith and
Windmill Islands from the Della
ware river.
The marriage of Miss Maggie t.
daughter of John T. Jakes, of
Wyoming, and w. II. Redmile, oc-
CURED at the residence of the
bride yesterday.
The new Delaware Hospital, in
Wilmington, has received its char
ter and effected a strong, ener-
getic and homogeneous organiza-
ton, with Mr. Job H. Jackson as
president.
Mrs. Isaac J. Collins, of Laurel,
Del, left her twin infants on Sun
day morning, and proceeded in her
night garments to the river, plung-
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

State Forester w. S. Taber is
calling on the public to aid in edu-
eating those who must use fires
out of doors to take common sense
precautions to prevent fires from
escaping to damage property.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
SMYRNA DOiNGS.
OF so YEARS AGO
(Coat-aued From Page Two)

hour after the accident the Nor
folk express came along at the
rate of forty-five miles an hour,
but was signaled in time to pre-
vent further harm.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
DWELLING DESTROYED BY
FIRE NEAR WELLINGTON. MD

The dwelling on the farm of
Stonewell ]. Johnson, situated on
the road leading from Massey's to
Millington, about a mile and a half
from Massey's, was destroyed by
fire on Wednesday about noon. The
flames are supposed to have orig
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

Miss Willin Named Page OF D.'A'i''
Miss Rosemary W.Willin, dausH
ter of Mrs. Olivia w. Willin az"
the late Mr.. willin, of BridgeVliie'
has been named a page by the l'a
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
CHEVROLET OFFICIALS
Il. III. Heating Becomes Assistant
Sales Manager in the East

w. E. Holler, Chevrolet general
sales manager, today named T. H.
Heating, assistant general sales
manager in charge of used cars in
the eastern half, to the correspond
ing new car post vacated by the
resignation Of H. B. Hatch, who
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

lowed for the clsg ! ge.
The ankle, Sen111 h figh|
laughed, how quesa kqv bo
ter" s,,
Shamed by he! q aeld, \
Mary lashed out At : ! but Il
too all fired znE 2 hke reel
ic4il, ~ drawled. you d IN ord|
angry, Senorita Y Of Cd
coming" e. II
But now Mary SEa S,.,.1
men lifting her tFaE- 0sse1
the coach. Run11l cause |
tried to jerk il 0T probai
You leave my bssE psatl,,
box is mine and 10y
anybody else is goa. auo !
Ramerrez pesTed Tie littl|
what you got t5Gt and are|
She throttled G =
I'm IJll9 going to Moals Us luck
Fingering the n'
~ anuseily.
nice -fc for Montgsy Y
wear 1stsl it now. Pas, eerpts 4
science LEM - Of the MI n
An, maybe yoa \. s.a'eF
- 4 have no I'm n
you .,,,. b e I wo|
and took her sn- wrapped
between his 1lsJ named
Mary felt her I':s ges Ohio.
found herseh uT -
thrill E.il up her sPlas
Don't 11!..a.s taslt Is-|
t-Ui % do with il r:
beaTt" y Then be
atarniy. asa1I sPstro PSs y,
can can i lady go t. W
p'fSss afSesssitantly NfH
weren't ere / xsrs q eIas ast
Ramerres .s sid I | y
to you" ,,sc.a
tbFsIIed. FG5 3 III Tbsa b
dlai dainfuly and s.,,3 % j alneI
. r6,l Bu' Now Now PI9sss.
and and larorits De 5Dts5 5s u ,blac,sa c,a,1
them" MIN n = d..
,garv % heard 3 no.S an
body S5s2iit:s hGisss Ny af-'sa'
they arrived, ~ ia ".
then snllIed olIs Y = g ba' bs0'ed|
senOrita. foa "a . s.,ssss., 4
But Maryss
them to toe III ssu s.;3 |
outburs.. u,,..sed, h to 81
response ti.k y by
quick Plda as lig5 NJ Of H. !
: n si5s.4.si 11o"' aa' 3 - s,,, T !.
errez ,r " ~. I"
Put up ~. ~. Il, =. Sao,
in q voice III k1,a, /! nt
hysteria' ,..x g. T. thsse
(NGrg $ n. 'sss
touSof1VV IAsd !. 'ss
ttonal sO'is.S io:S,5 - :
iRs t5s o5''s5,,sssi,'''5as's 7 '''s' &
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

There is more to life than just
laughter. Maurice Chevalier.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned attorney for the heirs
aat-law of Lydia M. Denney, deceased, will
offer for sale at public auction or vendue
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07

Darkened portion, showing 28.5
cents taxes paid by consumers, re-
veaIs how gasoline dollar is de-
flated in Delaware, with purchasing
power reduced to 71.5 cents by
30 per cent sales tax.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
Weekly StOry,grs
the Ece''ing L11
THE GIRL OF THE GOTnp,,

Adapted from the Metro Golduyn Mayer pjctn,. 'Id
p''ois By BIZ.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
Administrators Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue Of an order Of the Orphans
Court of the State of Deaware. in and for
Kent County. will be exposed to sale by
way of public auction or vendue, on
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-01-05

: Tt has been brought t. the attention
Of the Social Welfare Corrdi ttee that
there is decided need in Greenbelt
for some sort Of employment. agency.
Several instances Of sickness have
created the need for someone to take
care Of the Chi ldren, do the marketing.
and render other necessary services.
Undoubtedly, there are people in =
Greenbelt willing and anxious to earn
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-01-05

q little. extra money if they knew Of
instances where help was needed.
Mrs. Harry F1eisher Of Hillside
Rd., telephone 319l, has consented
to take. charge, Of such agency.
It is hoped that standard rates may
be fixed for various types Of service.
High School girls willing to stay with
children at night are also asked to
file their names with Mrs. F1eisher.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-01-05
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The Washington times., 1938-11-09
OFFICE ROMANCE
r. w. Burton
Weds Secretary

Cupid invaded the law office OF
Robert w. Burton in the Union
Trust Building, and now he's mar
ried to his secretary. The bride,
20, is the former Miss Marie
Sgueo, Of this city.
The marriage took place Satur'
day in Rockville, Md, and was
performed by the Rev. Herbert O.
Cooper, Baptist minister.
The bridegroom, who attended
the University of Virginia and
Georgetown Law School, is the
son of Ralph Burton, for many
years a partner Of the late George
K. McLanahan. The latter's
George, jr., will marry Sally Clark
sister Of Mrs. John Roosevelt, next
month.
The Washington times., 1938-11-09
X. C. AIDS drive.
TO RAISE FUNDS.
FOR AGED HOME.

A campaign for funds for the
Home for the Aged, conducted by
the Little Sisters of the Poor, was
pressed today by members of the
Fourth Degree General Assembly,
knights Of Columbus.
Roy M. Perry, chairman Of the
campaign committee, announced
the drive will continue until
November 20.
The home, at Second and H
Streets Northeast, receives no
financial support from the Com
munity Chest, since the order OF
nuns who manage it is required to
beg personally for assistance.
A total of 235 aged persons Of
all creeds are sheltered at the
home under the guidance OF
Mother Celestine and IA sisters.
The Washington times., 1938-11-09
LEGION Dance
Brentwood Affair
VIII Bun Baskets

Today made. a lot Of people
think of Christmas when they
got up-but Charles F. Hunte-
mann Post No. 10 of the Ameri-
can Legion thought about it in
earnest when they announced an
Armistice Day dance at Dairy
Auditorium, in Brentwood, Md.
All the proceeds of that dance,
according to Perry A. Martin. post
adjutant, will be used to provide
Christmas baskets for the poor
and-just in case you want to get
couple or more tickets-you can
get 'em from Chief of Police
Eugene Plummer, of Mt. Rainier,
Md.
A merry evening for you, says
Mr.. Martin, means Merry Christ
mas to somebody who otherwise
wouldn't have one!
The Washington times., 1938-11-09
Final Plans Are Formed for Cripples' School
ForSeal
Drive

Plans for soliciting important
business and professional groups
throughout Washington, in con-
nection with the forthcoming sale
of Christmas seals were under con-
sideration today by special CON-
mittee of the District of Columbia
tuberculosis Association.
Composed of business and pro-
fessional men headed by Sidney
F. Taliaferro, vice president of the
Riggs National Bank, the commit
tee met yesterday at the Riggs
Bank and decided to contact pros
pective donors with telephone and
personally.
Other members of the group in
clude Francis G.. Addison, jr.,
president of the washington Board
of Trade; Lyle O'Rourke, president
of the Junior Board of Commerce;
Corcoran Thorn, president of the
American Security and Trust Com
pany; DR.. Luther H. Reichelderfer,
former District Commissioned; !;
Frank R. Jelleff, prominent mer-
chant, and Risley GoldSborough,
of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company,