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Smyrna times., 1938-05-12

''But it is not only in the
abolition of noise that we ex-
pect the new trolley lines to
win public favor. We believe
they can give quicker and SAT-
Ell service without the neces-
sity of impeding all other
traffic that is incident to run
ming street cars on rails. One
element of safety will be that
passengers will board or dis
mount from the cars at the
curb, obviating the necessity
of going out in the street, and
risking the sad fate that be-
fell a man and woman waiting
for a trolley car lately on
Market street extended.
Extending the existing
street car lines, especially in
the populous Ninth Ward,
ought to be an added conven-
fence in that section. To be
sure practically every family
has its own car but many peo-
pie are glad to avoid driving,
and especially parking, in the
congested district, if satisfac-
tory service can be had by
street car"
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
Hosiery Mill Progressing

With labor troubles easily
ironed out, the new hosiery
mill being erected on Union
Street for the Berry Brothers
firm of Phoenixville, Pa as
Stunning proportions. This we
hope will soon become a live
industry for Smyrna. The
Steel Construction Company,
contractors, are making pro-
gress and expect to complete
the job before June 1. Re
garding Berry Brothers, we
hear good reports of them and
the work they have been do
ing in Phoenixville. From
accounts, Smyrna is fortunate
in getting this wide-awake
firm to open a factory in our
midst and when all gets go
ing, they propose to keep a
steady force Of labor employ
ed with the resultant benefit
of putting considerable money
in circulation, all Of which
will be a benefit to our stores
and business places.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
TUESDAY, MAY "a, 1888
At 2 O'clock p. NJ.
(Standard Time)

The following described Real Estate, to-wit. .
All that certain piece or parcel of land
with a large brick dwelling and store
thereon erected, situated at the northwest
corner of Main and Mt. Vernon Streets in
the Town of Smyrna, Kent County and
State of Delaware, having a depth along
Mt. Vernon Street of one hundred and
forty-two (142) feet and width on Main
Street of seventy-three t73) feet and eight
(8) inches the contents being ten thousand
square feet of land, more or less. which
was conveyed by James r. Mott and wife
to Willard G. Beatty by deed datd Deem
Der /, 1918 and of record at Dover in Deed
Book X, Vol. II, Page 256 and which was
conveyed by Willard G. Beatty and Lola
Beatty, his wife, to Henry ID. Boyer by
deed dated January 81, 1921 ard of record
at Dover in Deed Book X, Vol. II, Page
262 and which was also conveyed by Henry
d. Boyer and wife to Warner w. Price by
deed dated April 30, 1921 and Of record in
Deed Book z, Vol. IL, Page 1852, and which
was conveyed by Warner w. Price and
wife to Jacob Cohen by deed dated July s,
1922 and Of record in Deed Book F. Vol
-, Page 100, EXCEPTING HOWEVER
THEIR EFROM eleven Gid feet and ten
1O) inches of the frontage on Main Street
and also ffty-five (55) feet and seven 90
inches reserved by Price along Mt. Vernon
Street and which reserved lands were duly
released from the lien of the mortgage on
which this execution is issued SO that the
lands now advertised and to be sold as
aforesaid are as follows. to-wit:
All that certain piece or parcel Of land
with a large brick dwelling house and store
thereon erected, situated at the northwest
corner of Main and Mt. Vernon Streets in
the Town of Smyrna. Kent County and
State of Delaware, beginning at point In
the southwest line of Main Street. corner
for these lands and lands late of Warner
w Price, deceased: thence running with
the Price home property in southwest
erly direction a distance of eighty-two (SZ)
feet and eight (8) inches to corner for
the lands hereby described and lands OF
said Price; thence continuing with said
distance of sixty 1907 feet to the northwest
side of Mt. Vernon Street in northeast
erly direction a distance of eighty-six 1861
feet and five go inches to the southwest
line of Main Street; thence with said Main
Street in a northwsterly direction seventy
three (73) feet and eight go inches to the
place of beginning, be the contents what
soever they may.
Together, with all and singular the build
ings and improvements of every kind what
soever ways, water, water-courses, rights.
liberties, privileges, improvements, heredi-
taments and appurtenances whatsoever
thereunto belonging or in any wise apper-
tanning.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of WILLARD G. BEATTY and
LOLA BEATTY. his wife. Mortgagors. and
- LEVI L. EVERETT. JR., Sheriff.
Sherif's Office. Dover. Del,
April 30, 1888. 5-5 st
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
HOMEMAKERS SHORT COURSE
Advisory Council ON Home Demon
stration of Kent Meet at Dover

Tomorrow (Friday) afternoon
the Advisory Council of Kent
Home Demonstration Clubs will
meet at the Duval Tea House, Do
yer, for their spring council meet
ing. The business session will be
held directly after the luncheon
and plans discussed for Homemak
ers Short Course at Newark-June
18th to 18th. This course is open
to every homemaker in the state.
Plans will also be made for cour
ty trip for club members in the
early summer. This county trip is
an annual event Mrs. Howard
Deakyne of Smyrna, the new coun-
ty president, will preside. Other
members are Vice President, Mrs
Duane Lynn, Wildwood; Secretary,
Mrs. Irving Ennis, Rising Sun;
Treasurer, Mrs. C. Maxwell Har-
rington, Little Creek; County Home
Management Leader, Mrs. Virgil
Frazier, FELTON,; Mrs. Nathan Bick-
ling, Fraziers; Mrs. Frank Taylor,
Andrewville Mrs. William Carrow
Cheswold; Mrs. Elmer S. Cain,
Harrington; Mrs. Emory Webb,
Houston; Mrs. Clifford Clark, Ken
ton; Mrs. D. Q. Moore, Viola. Mrs.
Helen Mckinley CT Newark, State
Leader, will also be present to pre-
sent organization plans. Miss
Louise F. Whitcomb, Home Dem
onstration Agent, will give a re
port on the progress of the health
program being carried on this year
so far.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
Swiss Hospice Dedicated
to the Saving of Human!

The Swiss Hospice and Monastery
Of st. Bernard was founded abou'
$50 and dedicated to the saving
and comfort Of man. II is not i'm
probable that the first monks, under
the leadership of Bernard de Men
ton. had with them dogs of the an
cient Roman Molosser or mastiff
type. 1t could not have taker them
long TO determine that the dogs
were invaluable aids in the rescue
Of human life. that their sense Of
smell and direction did not fail
them in snow and fog. that their
strength was greater than that Of
their human companions.
By 1900, says a writer in the
Washington Star, the type of dog
was well established. and was sub
stantially the same as that Of one
Of the hospice dogs painted in 1895
by an unknown artist In 1900 was
born one Of the most famous
canine heroes ever whelped, a dog
whose name is known to every lover
Of dogs and every reader Of dog
stories. This dog was Barry. who
in his IA years of useful life. saved
40 people from death.
His most memorable feat was the
rescue of little boy who had al
ready succumbed to the bitter cold
and lay all but dead in snow drift.
Waking the child by repeatedly lick
ing his face. warming him with his
own warm bulk, Barry succeeded in
inducing the child to mount his
broad back and carried him back
to life and safety.
It is estimated that no fewer than
1000 lives have been saved in the
last 200 years by hospice dogs alone.
Countless others, not of record,
doubtless may be ascribed to pri-
vately-owned dogs of this breed
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
COMMITS SUICIDE AT DELMAR
Raymond Dickerson Found Dead
After Numbering Sperry Culver

nd fnuUd DICAeTSUD IL UuItu Dedu
After Numbering Sperry Culver
Citizens Of Delmar Tuesday af-
ternoon found the body of Ray
mond Dickerson, 20 years old, in
the mill race of Leonard's Pond,
near Delmar. DickerSon was want
ed for the murder of his uncle,
Sperry Culver, 60-yera-old farmer,
Of near Delmar. Police say the
youth committed suicide. Culver
was shot Monday Afternoon on his
farm two miles north of Delmar
After the shooting, according to
the dead mans wife, Mrs. Fannie
Culver, the young man fed in Gull
ver's automobile He took with
him, she said, Culver's gun and a
box Of shells. Early Tuesday
morning the car was found hidden
in patch Of woods near a flour
mill at Leonard's Mill Pond. The
shot gun with one barrel fired, and
the box of shells were in the car
The funeral of Culver will be he d
this Thursday afternoon at one
o'clock, standard time, at the Cul-
yer farm.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
Wilmington Trackless Trolley

Wilmington Trackless Trolley
The Sunday Star, which has
so ably sponsored a trackless
trolley for Wilmington, is see
ing a movement in its City
Council that sooner or later
will accomplish the dream of
not only the Star but citizens
in general. The Star says it
is especially interested in
this new enterprise, and so
icitous for its success, for we
earnestly advocated it follow
ing a protest voiced by Col.
George A. Elliott, on behalf Of
Delaware Hospital, against
the annoyance to patients of
the noise caused by trolley
cars.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
TUESDAY, MAY "a, 1888
At 2 O'clock p. NJ.
(Standard Time)


The following described Real Estate, to-wit
All that certain piece or parcel of land
all other improvements thereon erected
situated in the Town of Smyrna. Duck
Creek Hundred, Kent County and State of
Delaware, lying on the Northwest side of
North Street in said town. between Main
Street and East Street, adjoining lands of
George L. Moore and Grace ]. Moore, his
wife, lands of John F. Slater Lodge of Odd
Fellows, lands of Ayres ]. Stockley and
lands of others, be the contents whatsoever
they may, and being the same lands and
premises conveyed in fee unto the said
Anna G. Murphy by deed of John Henry
Warren and wife bearing even date here
with and now deposited in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds. in and for Kent Coun-
ty for record.
Together. with all and singular the build
ings and improvements Of every kind what
soever. ways. water, water-courses, rights,
liberties. privileges. improvements. heredi-
taments and appurtenances whatsoever
thereunto belonging or in any wise apper-
tanning.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of CHARLES L. HARMONSON,
Administrator of the estate of ANNA G.
MURPHY. deceased, Mortgagor. and will
be sold by
LEVI L. EVERETT. JR., Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Dover, Del.
April 80. 1888. 80 st
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
Our Progressive Council

Smyrna Town Council which
has earned a reputation for
progressiveness, gave the tax
payers of Smyrna a pleasant
surprise this week by an
nouncing a reduction in the
town tax rate from 55 cents
on the hundred dollars to so
cents on the hundred effective
with the new 1888 tax pay
ments. "A drop Of five cents
in the face of climbing taxes
everywhere means something
worth while to Smyrna tax
payers for which they are
deeply appreciative. Dover
and Milford taxes we are told,
are double OF nearly double
Smy1na's while Middletown is
even lower. But Smyrna has
to its credit a number Of
worthy town improvements
which have been accomplish
ed OF are now under way. It's
a credit to our "Town Solans"
that they are making progress
sive improvements while at
the same time giving Smyrna
a lower tax rate. We join
citizens generally in congratu-
lating them.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
state Police Promotions Made

Promotions of State Highway
police effective May 10th, were an
nounced Tuesday at No. 1, Penny
Hill Station, Butch" Mcconnell
promoted to Corporal; at No. 2,
State Road Station, Edward Car
penter, Corporal; at No 3. Dover
Station, Jerry Sullivan, Sergeant;
Andrew VanSant, Corporal, and
Sudler King, Smyrna, Corporal
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12

Matapeake Ferry Road Widening
Route 404 over on the Eastern
Shore of Maryladn has been order
ed widened to p feet from Wye
Mills to Queenstown to make bet
ter te traihc to Matapeake Ferry.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses. cows
and mules removed FREE of
charge by calling DOVER TAO r
10. No animals removed unless call
is made Immediately and no an
finals dying from contagious dis
ease will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
SUDLERSVILLE
Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity

Sudlersville, Md, May II Hold
ems Church, Rev. Mabel Erskine
pastor, announces services for the
following week: Tuesday, prayer
service at 7.45. Sunday, May IS,
Sunday School, 2 o'clock; preach
ing at 3; song and praise service
at 730, followed by preaching.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
TUESDAY, MAY "a, 1888
At 2 O'clock p. M.
STANDARD Time)

(Standard Time)
The following described Real Estate, to-wlt T;
All that certain farm. tract, or parcel OF
land situated in Duck Greek Hundred. Kent
County and State of Delaware, lying on
the public road leading from the Town OF
Smyrna to Leipsic, adjoining the lands OF
late Julia Collins, lands of Joseph G. Rob
inson. lands of Carrie E. Speakman estate.
and lands of the Donoho Heirs, and con-
tanning thirty-seven acres and seventeen
square perches of land, be the same more
or less, and being the same land and prem
ses which were this day conveyed to the
said James Wayman by the deed OF james
r. Mott and Annie E. Mott, his wife and
to be recorded herewith. This obligation
being in consideration of part purchase
money for the said land.
The improvements thereon erected being
frame dwelling house, frame barn, stable,
shed and other outbuildings.
Together, with all and singular the build
ings and improvements of every kind what
soeyer, ways, water, water-courses, rights.
liberties, privileges, improvements, heredi-
taments and appurtenances whatsoever
thereunto belonging or in any wise apper-
tanning.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of JAMES WAYMAN and Hell
EN- MAY WAYMAN. his wife, Mortgagors,
and will be sold by
LEVI L. EVERETT. JR., Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Dover. Del,
April 80, 1888. 5-5 81
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
FOR SALE

S-Room HOUSE, al modern con-
veniences, hot water heat, situated
in town of Clayton, in good loca-
ton. Apply to
tx" Smyrna Times Office,
SIP If Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
THE SMYRNA TIMES is an Independent

THE SMYRNA TIMES is an Independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
It represents and the State of which 1t
Is part. 1t also gives the items of
Importance Of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents. but for the outlying
district Of which it is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
Cheswold, Townsend. Leipsic. &c. rate
of SO cents per inch an insertion charg-
ed for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent.
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, minimum
charge of Sc cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles. 10 cents per line per
Issue
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
Sherif's Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

By virtue of writ of Levari Facias to
me directed, will be exposed to sale by way
of Public Vendue at the front door of the
COLONIAL HOTEL in the TOWN OF
SMYRNA, Kent County and State Of Della
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12

Subscription price. s1.5o per year. strictly
in advance
entered at tie Post Office at Sm- rna. Del
aware as Second Class natter.
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
in an ECONOMY RANQ|
at a Sale Price!

X Here's Good News! While our limited suDJh
lasts, we offer this remarkable Magic Chef m
range featuring the Swing Out Broiler and High
Speed Oven at special low price This sa
brings these exclusive features, hitherto avail
able only in higher priced ranges, within Ii.
reach of every family. Every stove is brand.neE,
and built according to Magic Chef STANDARDS
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
Sherihf's Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue of a writ of Levari Facias to
me directed will be exposed to sale by way
of Public Vendue at the front door of the
COLONIAL HOTEL in the TOWN OF
SMYRNA, Kent County and State of Della
ware
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12
Sherif's Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

By virtue of writ of Levari taclas 70
me- directed. will be exposed to sale by way
of Public Vendue at the front door of the
COLONIAL HOTEL in the TOWN OF
SMYRNA, Kent County and State OF Della
Smyrna times., 1938-05-12

SIP If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
SONS OF ITALY
 MEET TOMORROW
PrOvincia DiAvellinO Holds
 Outing COmmemOrating Anniversary

The Provincia Di Avellino Lodge No. 309 of the Order of Sons of Italy in America will hold it annual outing tomorrow afternoon at Lake, wood Park, in commemoration of its 38th anniversary.
 With numerous delegations from most of the other Lodges of the same order and the Italian Amer ican Societies and Clubs of this city it is expected that it will be one of the outstanding events of the sum- mer.
 Among the distinguished guests expected are Supreme Venerable Stefano Miele of New York City and Grand Venerable Michaelangelo Russo of Middletown.
 Seltceed musical pieces will be played by band and many outdoor games will be featured.
 The arrangement committee in- cludes, Michael Guisto as chair man; Giovanni Cecere as secretary; Vincenzo Spiotti as treasurer; and Salvatore Iannuzzi, Giovanni Taglia Francesca Mazzei, Antonio Galante Stefano Della Pella, ModestinC D'Agostino, Vincenzo Iannacone.
 Officers of the lodge are: Vener- able, Antonio Colasantoi ex-vener- able. Michael Giusto; assistant ven- eraple, Modestino D'Agostino; orator Giro Lanza; recording secretary, Gi-
 
 Salvatore Iannuzzi; treasurer, Frank Mazzei; trustees, Antonio Galante John Taglia, Vincenzo Spiotti, Vim cenzo Guarino and Stefano Della Bella; guard, Gabrielle Natale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
NEW FLORIDA MAP
 FREE FOR ASKING
TwO=ColOr Folder Avail- able to All Intending
 Motor Trips South

The 1889 edition of the New Eng land to Florida, two-color folder of highway maps, issued annually by the Bear Mountain Bridge, for the information of motorists anxious to make the trip from New England to Florida, and the other resorts of the south, without passing through or coming in contact with such large metropolitan centers as New York City, Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, thus saving time and avoiding delay, IS now available.
 This unusual map folder, out lines the popular North and South Route U. s. POP, and all the other well known scenic non-congested motor routes between New England and the South in detail, and is so arranged that 1t is easily read in the space offered by an automobile. Only this one map is needed to travel conveniently and accurately from New England to Florida.
 Free copies of this map may be had by writing to the Bear Moun- tain Hudson River Bridge at 39 Broadway, New York City. the American Automobile Association, Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street, Washington, D. C., all Auto Clubs and information racks and tourist bureaus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
N. Y. MOTORISTS
 STILL COMPLAIN
WOodbury Racket Brings Additional Protest From
 Brooklyn Man

Another New York motorist has joined in the chorus of protests against an alleged arrest racket" in Woodbury. Edward Hines, of Brooklyn, N. Y, reports that he had to pay a fine and costs totalling $19.10 after he was arrested in Woodbury for passing "ten-mile- an-hour cars down grade"
 Slated for trial Sept. IA is the case of Erwin Berk, of Mt. Kisco, N. r., who wrote protest to Gov. Wilbur Cross after his arrest in Woodbury Aug. 14-Berk. who is charged with speeding and improp- CT passing, says he has a governor on his car which limits the autos speed to 40 miles an hour.
 The Woodbury Reporter, weekly publication, declares that change in the policing system is necessary, stating that Woodbury is earning a reputation as trap" for mo- torists. Residents, says the paper, are seldom interfered with in their driving, but vigilance" is exercised against out-of state cars.
 MT. Hines wrote the following letter to New York newspaper:
 while driving through Wood- bury, Conn, last Saturday after noon (Aug. @ en route from Port land, Maine, was picked up by constable from the little town of Woodbury for violating the rules of the road, the violation being pas sing ten -mile-an-hour cars down grade.
 T was asked If that's the way they drive in New York, the usual small town police vocabulary. surrendered my license and was told to follow the constable.
 "We drove to the house of an acting jurist and after the polite constable painted me next to Baby Face Nelson I was fined $l9.l0, leaving me just $l90 to get home with my wife and baby. With 100 miles more to go and five hours from home the balance of my money was used for gas.
 (Signed) "EDWARD HINES,
 Brooklyn, N. Y"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

1 packed with cotton resembling the city polices night stick) on those who either kneel too straight, not straight enough, or who are too "disgustingly perfect" in posture. When Pollywog climbs the last step to the platform, a shipmate costumed in a devils outfit gives him touch with static electrical ly charged trident that sends him straight through the air to land spraWling on a heap of mattresses placed there for the occasion. The Royal Scribe checks off his name, and the Royal Doctors examine" him and prepare him with medi- cines and pills not exactly too pleasant in taste, for the coming ordeal. No time Is wasted, for an electrically charged Surgeons knife sends the Pollywog off the operat- ing table and halfway to the Royal Judge in a split second. He is found guilty, (thc number of convictions has never been less than 100 per- cen) and is sentenced to receive the whole Royal Works.
 There are various forms of punish ment, but all usually include as one item, preparation by the Royal Barber for a visit to Davy Jones Locker. The chair may be prepared for the victim by smearing 1t attrac- lively with substances such as black grease and fuel oil. A generous father of oil and grease is worked quickly into the victims hair and face with the aid of huge dripping brushes. A catch is tripped and the Pollywog is sent head over heels into tank of salt water, where the Royal Duckers" receive him very, very gently. When 1t is ap- parent that he has some salt water in his system, he is flshed off the bottom, directed up ladder, and urged to make speed by group of husky gentlemen swinging paddles. When he gets out of the tank, he finds his troubles are only starting. If he breaks a record for the 60-yard dash running the gauntlet, no one notices it for everyone else has also shown blinding speed trying to keep ahead of the swinging paddles and clubs. A stay in the stocks, casket, leg-irons, or lesson in swimming and 57 other varieties of good clean fun, convince him eff he needs fur ther conviction) that it's 8 great and glorious feeling to be She'll back.
 rTbo ro,ifipa nav vary m diffarapt ships. However, no distinction is made between the officer Pollywog and the most newly enlisted sea- man. Usually the officer Pollywog finds the going tough, for that is the only chance that man ever has to return the favors done him by an officer. No Pollywog Is missed. For about week afterward alk recent made Shellbacks ease into their chairs and hunks rather carefully, and all express intense sorrow for the Pollywogs who are to cross the line in the future, when they, as Shellbacks, will try to prove that 1t Is better to give than to receive.
 An elaborate official certificate, stating the date of crossing the line, along with the numerous signatures of the various officials of Neptunus Rex, and signed by the captain of the ship. is presented in an appro- priate ceremony to each Pollywog after the initiation. and is highly treasured as q keepsake from then On