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Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
HARRY TILGHMAN MEETS
WITH ACCIDENT

Harry, son Of George w. Thigh
man, some sixteen years old, met
with an accident to his right hand
on Monday evening that will ruin
it for life. He with his father was
working in the shop after supper
to finish some work that had come
in so that he could get off the next
day to 60 chestnutting While
running a palmer, by some means
his hand was caught in it, crushing
the index and two next fingers SO
they had to be amputated, leaving
only the thumb and little finger.
Drs. Ashcraft and Clifton who did
the surgery, removed the fingers at
the third or hand joint-a painful
operation. Harry has been a good
boy and a great help to his father,
who feels very keenly aside from
the suffering which has had to be
endured, the permanent injury he
has sustained.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
RECORD OF OLD ASBURY
CHURCH, WILMINGTON

The services at Asbury NJ. E.
Church, Wilmington, Sunday, were
celebration of the ninety-ninth
anniversary Of the organization of
the society. The congregation was
very large one, including Secre-
tary Bayard and two of his daugh-
ters. The space inside the altar
rail and around the front Of the
pulpit was handsomely decorated
with palms and cut flowers. The
Rev. Enoch Stubbs, of Philadel-
phia. former pastor of the church,
was present by invitation and con
Quoted the religious services during
the day. The Rev. John Roche, Of
New York City, also a former pas
tor, was invited, but could not
come. The object of the particular
service was to raise money enough
to remove a mortgage of S1,700
from the church property, which
was done.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
]. MENDENHALL
PASSES AWAY
Was Security Trust President
and Had Been Member of
State Senate
REPUBLICAN LEADER

John M. Mendinhall president Of
the Security Trust Company, and
a former lieutenant governor, died
on Friday morning, October IA, at
the Homeopathic Hospital in Will
mington, following an operation he
underwent two weeks ago. He had
been improving until the morning
Of his death when complications de-
veloped His death followed Mr..
Mendinhall, who resided on the
River Road below New Castle, had
been associated with the Security
Trust Company since 1907, having
served on the board of directors
since that time. He was chairman
of the executive committee for sew
eral years prior to his election as
president in January, 1884. Born
on a farm in Christiana Hundred,
Mr.. Mendinhall spent his entire life
in New Castle County. He attend
ed the Clarkson Taylor Academy in
Wilmington and the Wilmington
High School where he was gradu-
ated in 1878. He was at first as
sociated with his father, Edward
Mendinhall, in business at the
Marshall Iron Company, at New
port, and later became president of
that company. He served as presi-
dent of the Pusey and Jones Cor
poration from 1909 to 1914. Dur
ing the administration of former
Gov Preston Lea, of 1905 to 1909
Mr.. Mendinhall served as a state
senator, and during the term of
former Gov. S. S. Pennewill, 1909
to 1913, he was lieutenant COVER
nor. He was a former president of
the State Parole Board. Mr. Men
dinhall was also vice-president of
the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, and for a number of
years was on the board of manag-
ers of that company. He was a
member of Friends Meeting at
Fourth and West Streets and of
the school board of the new Friends
School on Alopocas Drive. Mr.. Men
dinhall is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Fanny Pusey Mendinhall, and the
following children: Edward Men
dinhall, Rockland; Charles P. Men
dinhall, of Kennett Square, Pa,
and Mrs. Sarah Mendinhall Greene,
of Rehoboth Beach; three grand
children, John M. Mendinhall and
Dorothyea Mendinhall, and Robert
Greene. Mr.. Mendinhall's sister,
Miss Carolein H. Mendinhall also
survives. Funeral services were
held Monday morning of last week
at IL o'clock in the Friends Meet
ing House, Fourth and West SITS.
Interment was private in the Will
mington and Brandywine Gene
terry.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
MILFORD MAN RESCUES BOY
The Boy Immediately Disappeared
Leaving His Case a Mystery

One morning last week as c. d.
Holzmueller, Milford insurance man
stopped at the garage of William
A. Webb for gas, both men were
startled by childish screams. They
rushed to the back of the building
and discovered that on the opposite
bank of the Mispillion River, a
group of four boys were attempt
ing the rescue of a fifth boy strug-
CLING in the water. Mr.. HolzmueI-
ler stripped off his shirt, pants and
shoes and hastily plunged in the
water and brought the boy to
shore. AS soon as the child, who
apparel about 10, got his feet on
firm ground, he and his friends ran
away. Mr.. Holzmueller and Mr..
Webb have not been able to learn
who the boys were.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
DELAWARE BENEFIT CLAIMS
Is New Division of the Delaware
u. @. Commission

The payment of benefits to un-
employed persons which begins
next January has necessitated the
setting up of new division of the
Delaware Unemployment Compen-
sation Commission to be known as
the Benefit Claims Division. The
Commission has instructed the Su-
pervisor of Examinations, Charles
w. Bush of Newark, to arrange for
and conduct merit examinations
for the positions Of Junior Claims
Examiner, Telephone Operator,
Tabulating Machine Operator and
Key-Punch Operator. From those
who pass the examination for Jun
ior Claims Examiner, persons will
be appointed by the Commission
and trained in preparation for this
new phase Of the work. Mr.. Bush
has announced that the Merit Ex-
aminations will be held on Satur-
day, November II, and that appli-
cations must be received in his of
fee on or before November 2. His
office in Newark is sending out ap-
plication blanks and other infor-
nation to all who request them.
Candidates must have been resi-
dents of the State of Delaware for
the past two years, and must be
citizens of the United States. There
is no age limit, but persons viii be
graded on their education and ex-
perience. Persons whose applica-
tions are accepted will be notified
in advance of the time and place
of their written examination. Those
candidates who successfully pass
the written examination for Junior
Claims Examiner and Telephone
Operator will be required to pass
an oral examination. From the
registers made up for Telephone
Operator, Key-Punch Operator, and
Tabulating Machine Operator, the
Commission will appoint persons to
fill the vacancies in those positions.
The registers for all of the various
positions will be kept for at least
one year.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
AT
SMYRNA RALLY
Vote of Confidence in Presi-
dent, State Administration,
Urged by Stewart Lynch
IVAN CULBERTSON TALKS

The voters of Delaware were
called upon to show their approval
of the social legislation sponsored
by President Roosevelt and of the
efficient administration of Gov
Richard c. McMullen on Nov. 8,
by Stewart Lynch, Democratic can
didate for encouragement, We'd
nesday night of last week speak
ing before a mass meeting here of
the Kent County Boosters Club in
the Century Club House. by vot
ing Democratic this year" he said,
you can give both President
Roosevelt and Governor McMullen
a vote of confidence. The Repub-
lican campaign speakers are open
ly stating that they want to retain
the attorney-general's Office. Do
they fear that if am elected at
torney-general that I will expose
the notorious alliance that exists
between gambling rackets and men
in high position in the Republican
Party and in the city administra-
tion of Wilmington Do you want
an open, fortnight government at
Dover, administered by men of
your choice, who are acting for
you, or do you want the men gov
erning you to be chosen by phan-
tom voters and subject only to the
forces which furnish the money
that purchase these phantom
votes" Ivan Culbertson, chairman
of the State Tax Board, lauded the
record of Mr.. Lynch as a good
Democrat and as a good citizen of
Delaware. He also called attention
to the need of supporting the New
Deal and of President Roosevelt
and of showing approval of nation
al measures by casting a vote here
for the Democratic Party. Ran
dolph Hughes, secretary to U. S.
Senator James H. Hughes, spoke
in the absence of Senator Hughes.
J. Howard Lynch, Jr., attorney of
Dover, president of the Boosters
Club, presided.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27

Miss Bertha L. Hoffecker enter
tanned the Social Committee of the
Christian Endeavor Society las
evening.
The blackbirds are gathering il
large fiocks as they usually do il
october. Wild geese are beginning
their flight for southern waters.
A party of sixteen young people
had a lively straw ride around
town on Monday evening. They
made racket wherever they went
A Democratic meeting will be
held at Woodland Beach on Friday
evening next, to be addressed by
James L. Wolcott and e. T.. Coop
er, Esqs.
Thanksgiving is only a month
distant. The yellow pumpkin must
now be stored beyond the reach of
Jack Frost and the lordly turkey
given enough corn to render him
fat for the feast.
c. G. Boehmler announces in the
locals that he has commenced his
candy kitchen again. The summer
fruits have now about gone, and
fresh, new candy comes in very
handy to take their places.
The hind trucks Of the south
bound freight train No. 19 jumped
the track near the fair grounds
Monday morning and caused the
delay of the passenger train until
a wreck train from Clayton went
down and set matters right
The game Of baseball between
the married and single men Thurs
day stood Is to II in favor of the
married men, while that Of week
before last was % to % in favor of
the married men. The single men
we believer, have concluded to give
it up.
The lack of political interest this
year is shown in the fact that
there were only twelve tickets sold
to go from our station to Dover
on Monday, it being the day Of the
Democratic rally and oyster roast,
the wild West" show and the
opening of court.
AS if we hadn't had for weeks
past an abundance of rain, it set
in this week again on Monday ev-
ening and kept it up with stead
iness Of a Yankee clock and kept
it up until well on in this morning.
The pools are overfiowing and the
ground thoroughly saturated with
water.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
HARRY VANGASKEN WEEDS
MISS CARRIE TEN WEEGES

Harry VanGasken and Miss Car
rie TenWeeges were married at
7.30 o'clock Wednesday night at
the residence of the brides sister,
Mrs. Anna Publ, Wilmington. Rev.
Jacob Todd, D. D., pastor of Grace
M. E. Church, performed the cere-
mony. The bride wore brown silk
with white roses. Miss Carrie
Publ, niece of the bride, was
bridesmaid. Her dress was brown
silk. The best man was from Phil
adelphia After the ceremony a
private reception was held, after
which the bride and groom took
the 1870 train for Philadelphia.
They will make a two weeks trip
through the West and at their re-
turn will reside at 212 East Sixth
street. A number of handsome
presents were received by the
bride. Among the guests present
were Mr.. VanGasken's parents and
sisters from Smyrna, and friends
from Baltimore and other cities.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
WHAT THE SMYRNA PUBLIC
SCHOOLS NEED

1t is a pleasure to note move
has been made to supply our pub
lie schools with some much needed
appliances for teaching. It is a
matter of regret that our schools
are 50 poorly supplied with appar-
atus. There are no maps of mod
ern date, the charts are old fash
ioned and worn out, appliances alb
solutely necessary to the clear ex-
PLANTATION of Physics, Physiology,
ETC., would be a surprise to the
scholars, and yet we expect our
schools to keep abreast Of the
times. Charles II. Williams has
been engaged to deliver his unique
lecture on Vertebrate Men" in the
Opera House, on the 18th of No
vember and the proceeds are to be
used for the purpose indicated
above. 1t is intended to keep ex-
penses so low that at least 30 per
Continued on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
GOVERNOR GIVES A TALK
Addresses Conference Of Metbod;.
Wednesday Of LAST Meel.

wednesday, OI Last W eek
Gov. Richard c. McMullen H ar
address Wednesday of last weat
at the opening session Of Dover II
E. District, Delaware Confeyea.a
in Whatcoat NJ. E. Church. t9l5 pis
hearers that more courage and con-
viction are needed by leaders t5-
day. He stressed that he wish
to be the governor of all of the aeo-
pie, regardless of paprty o9 race
The Rev. o. H. Spence, pastor sd
Whatcoat Church, welcomed mem
bers of the conference, which i
composed of Negro NJ E. minister,
of Delaawre. The Rev. Dr.. j ii
Jewett, district superintendent
outlined the aims of the conference
Other speakers were: The Rev. 81
c. Hallman, superintendent if the
Dover District of the Wilmington
NJ. E. Conference; Mayor j Wal
lace Woodford, the Rev. F. O.Park-
er, DR.. r. S. Grossley, the Rev j.
H Williams, the Rev. B. 3. Carson
Prof. ]. r. Webb, and the Rev. ri
H. Butler The conference cant:n-
ued three days.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
Given $500 on Fire Truck

Somerset County Commissioners
voted last week to appropriate $500
as a down payment for a new fire
truck for the Volunteer Fire Com
pany of Princess Ann, Md. The
action was taken after a delegation
led by Chief Raymond M. Carey
and Q. Hoyt Bloodsworth, president
of the fire company, appealed for
aid. A similar request was made
last spring, but Commissioners
Frank Porter, Cooper Die, and
Bernard Dryden turned it down be-
cause of lack of funds. Carey said
the truck would cost $4,000. The
fire volunteers will hold benefits to
raise the remainder of the amount
needed.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
TREASURE SHIP
SWEPT TO SEA
Army Engineers Who Discov.
cred 150-Year Old Wreck
Report Sl0Op Missing
COINS WASHED ASHORE

Hopes for recovered treasure
from the sloop Faithful Steward,
which sank off the mouth Of Indian
River, below LeWeS, more than 80
years ago, have been swept to sea,
according to the report of United
States Army engineers dredging in
that area. On September 13 army
engineers discovered the wreck and
some ancient coins apparently
minted in Ireland and bearing dates
of 1871 and 1772 Dredging was
suspended and a treasure hunt was
on. However, Capt. Carl w. Mey-
er, army engineer in charge of the
dredging from the mouth of Indian
River to Indian River Bay, report
ed to Maj. G. w. Burlin, U. S. A.
Engineer in charge of this area,
that recent storms apparently dis
lodged the wreck and carried it to
sea. The Faithful Steward appar-
emily was the source of the Irish
copper currency that had been
washed ashore from time to time
last summer. The coins bore the
inscription 'H7ibernia Georgius III
Rex" The Londonderry Conn
Journal of Nov. IS, 1885, tells how
200 of the 249 passengers and crew
members fthe Faithful Steward
drowned when the ship sank only
100 yards from shore.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
KENT COURT MEETS AT
DOVER

Court opened at IL o'clock, Mon
day, at Dover, with a full bench,
and but little business was done.
The examining committee reported
favorably on Robert Houston, af-
ter which he took the oath and was
admitted to the bar. The grand
jury found a true bill against w. ].
Rathel, the proprietor of the hotel
in Camden, for assault with intent
to kill on Samuel Mifflin In the
case of the State VS.. Sidney Roach,
for wrecking train at Woodside,
the prisoners counsel, E. T. Coop
er, Esq, secured his release on the
ground of insanity. Roach was
sent to the almshouse Monday af-
ternoon.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
MRS. II. p. MASSEY
RECOVERING

Mrs. II. r. Massey, whose SER
ious injuries from falling down
stairs we noted last week, is get
ting along as well as could be ex-
pected. The paralyzed extremities
are showing signs of returning feel
ing, accompanied by a burning ach-
ing sensation, and thus far the pos
sible complications in the case have
been avoided.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
New street Signs in Middleton \

New street signs are being place
by mayor and council Throughout
Middletown. The signs, Of metal
are mounted on separate standard
at each of the four corners Of aL
streets intersecting Broad and Man
Street. Councilman G. Douglas 5.
pleby and P. L. McWhorter. Jl. afe
in charge of the project. BY le-
quest of the Postoffice Department
the councilmen have completed a
house numbering project.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27

house Of the heirs of the late Mrs.
FAIRIES on Mount Vernon street be-
tween the residences of John p.
Hudson and E. M. Fowler. The
sum of $4,000 was paid for it. Mr..
Cosgriff intends moving the pres
ent house to the rear for a back
building, and erecting new and
modern front. 1t is presumed the
line of the front will be made to
conform to the fine row of new
houses on the same street.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
CLEMENT ". SCOUT MARRIES
MISS FANNIE THOMPSON

Clement v. Scout, who has been
keeping bachelors hall" three
miles from town on the road to
Dover, for the past two or three
years, concluded to end his lonely
life by taking to himself a wife,
which he did on the evening of our
last publication day, the bride be-
ing Miss Fannie Thompson. Rev.
w. s. Robinson tied the knot in the
presence Of the guests who accom-
panied them.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
I. N. MILLS RECOVERING
FRO MACCIDENT

superintendent I. N. Mills who
was severely burned by the explo-
sion of a cartridge some two'weeks
ago was able to get out from his
house on Monday. Joseph Whaley,
the janitor, who was also injured
at the same time more severely
besides being burned, having a part
of the shell 60 enter his face-is
also recovering but not yet able to
attend to business. He will not
lose the sight of an eye as at first
thought.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
DEATH OF W. H. wooDKEEPER

William H. Woodkeeper, one Of
our carpenters, man Of most ex-
empliary habits, died last evening
after a lingering illness Of two
months, in which the lungs were
involved. He grew up in Thor
oughfare Neck and came to this
town. some 25 years ago. He was
in the 54th year Of his age.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
GRAIN
DEATHS

Rickards-At Cecilton, Md, Oc-
tOber 18th, Isaac Richards, in his
list year.
Woodkeeper-In this town, on
the 23rd inst, William H. Wood
keeper, aged So years, 3 months
and 8 days.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF OCT. PATH, 1888

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
tion.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
iiiOuiiCt Lngdgempn,

Mr. and Mrs. Fred 1 nr,.
nolnce the engagement !
Iau5 llel MISS Irene Eli l
q Mr Austin Philip HUH,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 7 Hufr.- J,
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
cASl1]
MARKS BRonll|
1922 =, Tons A. j
Through d. The v,t,pe~1
in Thirty Dsy,
CARGO OF 1921 vg,I

2t vessels , pa.si5s .san.'. u u
s chesapeake and 3d., a,9 /
fron as5s sgaln age51.. broker {. ii 4
: 90 day period lsoS1 !; =, 20
was carried through y.
5y ! 29l vessels. Nj = :
M ;. district engineer i
5 Pa,a announced. Tls sls !.
90 was l54ll7 tons s3sls 5,'r1
s. 5els between May d II
The control depth q i. 9.
mans at a little mor. T..
because Of slides N f.i...1
are now available ia 49,.
waterway to the PHI.
depth Dredging d tr, ~,
basins along the cs.,I T. l
completed by the Ane-,r,
ing Company. Major B,tes
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27

A lost Indian tribe which has es-
capped all contact with civilization
was recently sighted from the air
in Colombia.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27
MARRIAGES

Scout Thompson - In this town,
October 18th, by Rev. w. S. Rob
inson, Clement v. Scout and Miss
Fannie Thompson.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27

For every 100 tons of fertilizers
farmers bought in 1882 they bought
189 tons in 1887. During this same
period in the fertilizer industry
payrolls increased lit per cent and
employment Ga per cent"
Smyrna times., 1938-10-27

JOHN COSGRIFF BUYS A HOME
John Cosgriff has bought the
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

Saturday, March 26th, was the
birthday of Jimmie Elkins, and the
occasion was properly celebrated
with a party at which Jimmie's
friends enjoyed a variety of inter
esting games, and for refreshments
roasted wieners, and also had ice
cream and a birthday cake decorat-
ed with an American flag. Guests
present were: Edwin Elledge;
Hobart and Estol Gilkey; Dave
Craig; Lovena, Delight and Leroy
Maben; Edgar Polling; Susie and
Roe Titus; Larry Sowell, Lee Lin
demann, Juanna Robertson, Ruby
Helen Robertson, Ted Mccullough;
James Written, Jimmie Lettering,
Richard Seagoe, Annie Ray and
Betty Lou Elkins.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31
Unpleasant Breath
Banished This Way

II you will do this one simple
thing just twice a day-gargle MI
81 Solution the double-strength,
antiseptic mouth wash-you will
kill germs and also cleanse and
refresh your mouth, removing un-
pleasant breath due to unhygienic
mouth conditions.
Buy a full pintof double-strength
Mi 81 Solution at your Rexall Drug
Store for 49c. You can use Mi 81
diluted equally with water and it
will still kill germs.
Your Rexall Drug Store is the
Main Street Pharmacy in Coolidge,
Save at the sign of the Rexall
Store where you always get the
best value in town. adv
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

The Community Church Auxili-
airy will meet April 7th with the
Missionary department presenting
the program. Mrs. c. w. Lewis, Mrs.
r. d. Cochran and Mrs. George
Dempster are the committee in
charge and will also act as refresh
ment hostesses. Business meeting
will be led by Mrs. R. l.. Sewell,
president.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

Barney Brothers Circus which
showed here Tuesday drew a very
small crowd, due to the bad wealth
er and the poor showing made
here year ago. This year the cir
Gus is a really good one, and has
a number of acts, each one we'll
worth the price of a ticket.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31
Grammar School

The operetta that the fifth grade
has been working on will be given
in the High School auditorium
Thursday, March 31st, at p. m.
1t is a japanese operetta entitled
20 Cho San" Miss Fulkerson and
Miss Williams are directing it.
Josephine Mullin
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

March &c at So'clock an unusual
birth born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Gill, twins, boy and girl, combined
weight of the two seventeen pounds,
Boy arrived first weighed 91a fol
lowed by sister weighing III.
Mother and babies are dong well.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

MIR. George Kline is building
new home in North Coolidge. Fred
Campbell is in charge of the con-
srruction work.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

Mrs. c. B. Hardwick and little
son, from Florence, spent the week
end as visitors at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. H. G.. Brannon.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

There was a preliminary track
meet held for the girls on Monday
and Tuesday, for the purpose OF
picking the girls that will go to
Florence.-Ruby Helen Robertson.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

The Coolidge Scottish Rite De-
gree team, II members, made a
"trip to Phoenix Monday evening,
and conferred the 9th Degree on a
class of candidates in the Phoenix
lodge.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Whitlock are
the parents of baby boy born Mar.
17th-right on st Patricks Day.
The youngster weighed 8 lbs and
is named Jimmie.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

Mr.. Kirby bought new basebail
catcher's NIT for the Coolidge boys
This team will be the first baseball
team in the school for many years
Theodore Smith.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31
THE CQQLIQGE EXAMINER

Mrs. John Dale and daughter,
and Mrs. Dan Haven were visitors
with Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs, Bran
non Wednesday afternoon.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1938-03-31

Some of the pupils in the sixth
grade are taking the magazine my
Weekly Reader" 1t is very interest
ing, and they find it very helpful
in their studies.-Lawanna Weary.