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Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
COWS

5 Head of Good Mich Cows
All fresh. Two of these with
calf by side. T. B. Tested. Heifer.
Guernsey BULL, 2 years old.
FOUR SHOATS
Weighing around SO pounds each.
$50 bushels, more or less, of Corn
on the cob.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c.
Superior Drill, good Mccormick
Deering Binder, John Deere Har-
row, good as new; Frost & Wood
Mower, new; good Farm Wagon,
good Riring Cultivator, Hay Rack,
Oliver Riding Plow, two-horse
Oliver Plow, three-horse Oliver
Plow, Grindstone, Walking Gull
tivators, Forks, Shovels, Hoes,
Wagon Harness, Plow Harness,
4 good Milk Cans and Strainer,
and other things too numerous to
mention.
Rick of Soy Bean Hay
2 Good Brooder Stoves.
Some HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Good Home Comfort Cook Stove,
Piano in good condition.
Terms:-CASH
CHARLES URIAN
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

|CIAL ITEMS
NhO Come and Go,
lO Our Community
Former Smyrnians
IND CLUB PARTIES

Ms. Hervey P. Hall
ID Yrs. R. D. Hoffecker
h't Monday evening
9zde Inn in honor Of the
Z wedding anniversary
HIS. c. ]. Prickett. A
s vas served followed
Those helping to cele-
GcaSlon were DR.. and
! lauumianz, DR.. Persls
Z and Mrs. Clarence w.
Nnilgton; brand Mrs.
D. and Mrs. "a. ".
Z and Mrs. william j.
md Mrs, C. L. Har-
and Mrs. A. Homer
nd Mrs. George K.
1d Mrs. Edwin Nc
! aAd Mrs. Ernest P.
] nd Mrs. George w.
md Mrs. J. Wells
us Howard r. Jones.
a'i Elizabeth sher-
Of Mr.. and Mrs.
has been award
feiiOWShlp in I'd
= eommittee on Eel
ae !, University Of Chi
~ oae'voOd was gradu-
Mambia Universitv in
'l'ea the Master Of
Wy sslA the University Of
'. She is at present
'ssla d. the Doctor of
ssiee IN her field at
q Chicago.
J. Draper entertain
''sling guests ut a
No. III. ana Mrs.
rs.gan tnee Miss Ro-
!. PER-. 4. There were
D. Washington, D. C..
{, Greenwood, Mid
'u'end' Clayton and
y, y. { George W. Wright
sssas, .ee Easter holidays
nv. sats : parents, Mr..
asI.,.. Rawley at Leip-
\ Ivy has recently re.
Philadelphia hos
i ! W, was ill several
much improved II
= y ! Franklin corlev Y,
y, :. J.. were EasteI i
crls.al ~ Mrs. R. F. Cor.
\ N remained for q
~. On WEDNESDAY
d tss \. and Mrs. Frank. nj
ssts - "a. a stay Of severa. r,a
= pss, ,sslek has beer
i II ~ week in Atlantic NTH
Hazel. Her sister
eadlnc mas return.
\ : Tlali Philadelphia. u4yi
san usOn Mcconnel
Ass5s"ss "sS a luncheon
Ds''slls shearer Q:
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
IN MEMORIAM


In sad and loving memory of our dear
son Charles N. Scott.
Two years have passed since that sad day,
When one we loved was called away.
God took him home. it was His will,
Within our hearts he liveth still.
Sadly missed by
Father, Mother and Sisters.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
PUBLIC SALE

Having sold my farm and am
discontinuing farming, l will sell
nv entire lot of stock and farming
implements on farm on road lead
ing from Kenton to Sudlersville, 4
miles from Kenton, l IL miles
from Downs Chapel toward Sud
lersville, Md, on
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
Death of Edward Ford, Clayton

Death of Edward Ford, Clayton
Edward Ford, aged 78, retired
railroad mechanic, died at his home
in Clayton Saturday after a ling
ering illness. He had been en-
ployed by the R. R. company for
many years and was esteemed for
his good qualities and dependable
ity. He is survived by four sons:
Charles, Roland and Edward Ford
of Clayton, and Elwood Ford of
New York He is also survived by
two sisters: Miss Bertha Ford and
Mrs. George Murphy. Funeral
took place Tuesday in charge of
Rev. Mr.. Marshall retired M. P.
Church minister and interment
was in Odd Fellows cemetery,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

Odd Fellows, Mechanics and sew
eral lodges and was an active
member of the Citizens Hose Com
pany of Smyrna, serving at one
time as president as well as presi-
dent of the State F'iremen's Asso-
citation. He is survived by his
widow (who was Miss Lucy Ford)
and one daughter, Miss Ruth Col
Inns, employed at the National
Bank of Smyrna. He is also sur
vived by one sister, Mrs. B. D.
Burrows of Newark Funeral will
take place this Thursday after
noon from his late residence on
Delaware street in charge of his
pastor, Rev. DR.. ]. w. Colona of
Asbury M. E. Church and inter
ment will be in Odd Fellows cem-
etery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
Death of Samuel jackson, Chester

Death of Samuel Jackson, Chester
Samuel Jackson, aged 76, for
merly of Smyrna, who in recent
years has been making his home in
Chester where he had been en-
ployed by the Philadelphia Elec-
trio, died in the Delaware Hospital,
Wilmington last Thursday He was
a son of the late John A and Hes
ter Anne, (Tucker) Jackson of this
vicinity. Funeral took place from
FAIRIES Chapel Monday with inter-
ment in Odd Fellows cemetery
Smyrna. One sister, Mrs. Sara
Faulkner, Wilmington, survives.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
WANTED
statesmen WANTED

Available at Once nearby Raw
leigh Route Good opportunity for
man over 25 with car. Trade well
established. Route experience help
full but not necessary. Sales way
up this year. Write at once. Raw
leigh's, Dept. DED-30-102, Chester,
Pa 4-6 st
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
Mrs. Laura M. Spicer, Middletown

Mrs. Laura Nj. Spicer, Middletown
Mrs. Laura M. Spicer, wife of
John B. Spicer, of Middletown,
died at her home there Monday
morning after a long illness. Mrs.
Spicer took an active part in local
civic projects and for many years
was a member of the Middletown
Century Club. She is survived by
her husband, one one son, John T.
Spicer of Middletown. Funeral
services will take place from Beth
esda M F. Church, Middletown
this Thursday afternoon at ?
o'clock, with interment in Forest
Cemetery. The Rev. L. B. Morgan,
pastor, will conduct the services.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

nadiness for the Smyr-
! [saod Alumni Banquet
La Friday, April p. If
| ut done so make your
h low. More than 200
|aty subscribed. It will
|.r-al affair as to dress
! Eluie all classes from
The menu will con-
| |.ai chicken and oysters
|-sn Of interest has
sa. Make your reser-
y with Miss Hilda Arm
Henry r. Shapley at
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

Subscribe to The Smyrna Times
$150 per year. In advance.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

Charter NO. 2336-Reserve District No.
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FRUIT
GROWERS NATIONAL BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY OF SMYRNA, in tn.
State of Delaware, at the close of busi-
business on March 20, 1889.
Published in response to call made by
Comptroller of the Currency, under Section
521l, u. S. Revised Statutes.
ASSETS.
Loans and discounts ....... 1926, 1896. SO
United States Government obli-
cations, direct and guaranteed 39,167.19
Other bonds, notes, and deben-
lures ...... ...... ......... 21.6s5.OO
Corporate stocks, including stock
of Federal Reserve bank -. 4.827.OO
Cash, balances with other banks,
including reserve balance, and
cash items in process of col
lection :.... ........... sO.62G.62
Bank premises owned S90,000.0O,
furniture and fixtures $685.
100000 go. ;...., -. 115.OOO.oO
Real estate owned other than
bank premises ........ So. 64,97S.O4
Other assets ...... ........ 2,20S.O6
Total Assets ...... ....... 622.877.27
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals,
partnerships, and corporations 131 ,541. SO
Time deposits of individuals,
partnerships. and corporations S45.215.7O
subdivisions -. -. -. s.31s.12
Other deposits Certified and
cashiers checks. etc.) -. 2.15O.79
Other liabilities ........ 62.Os
Total Liabilities ...... 49,. 487.288.59
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Capital stock:
Glass A preferred. total par
$4,000, retirable value $751;
10000.
(Rate of dividends on retir-
able value is $40
Common, total par S85,000.00
Total Capital Account .... 135 ,08S.6S
Total Liabilities and Capital
Account ..... ...... -. 622.377.27
MEMORANDA
Pledged assets land securities
loaned) (book value):
United States Government OBJ
legations, direct and guaran-
teed, pledged to secure de-
posits and other liabilities. S,600.00
Total ... .. -. 8.6OO.OO
Secured liabilities:
Deposits secured by pledged
assets pursuant to require
ments Of law ............. 3.972.sO
Total .... .. ~ 3,972SO
State of Delaware. County of Kent, S..
/, Harley r. Bodley. cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
HARLEY r. BODLEY,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
9Th day of April. 1889.
EDWIN w. HUTCHINSON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
HERVEY P. HALL,
WILLIAM NORRIS,
CLARENCE j. PRICKETT,
Directors.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

rOues Locker cup
M ,itb the manage
kgsa ,.S.as Theatre, smyr-
@ ~ benefit Monday
2 n',,s ,szt. April II and 18.
|sSg n'A' nicture to be
Taalspln", starring Con
,.,,stt and Alice Fay
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
Esn1rua Times
sNYRNA' DELA
!, AND VICINITY

| u,on the first
| yls HSi' aouoht IS shad
a bis yeai' 1,,,osday. The
Y ,'''s, good run" Is excel
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

| . ,iob schools through
=. are training for the
| +rghOlastic field and
Il. i me University Of
/ / be held on Saturday,
4, meet for which the
lthetic officials are
plans, brings to
Newark, the best
\ tack athletes in the !s
!. schools. In addition it
4 many athletes from J
schools in several
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

:, meeting of the Wo-
,!sin Missionary Society
/ I the home Of Mrs.
p 1ssinsOn , on Commerce
ToDday evening, April
= o,lOck. The group
nj month are Mrs
s.sv Mrs. william Now
~, George w. Robin
-, ,ttendance is desir-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Police Lieut., Former Captain Seek $15,OOO Lieutenant James j.. Mulville, Captain Thomas Colo santo Sue Because of Injuries Received in
 Crash at South Windsor

Two suits for total of $15O00 damages have been instituted in behalf of Police Lieutenant James J Mulville and former Capt. of De- tectives Thomas Colasanto for in juries suffered in a serious auto mobile crash at South Windsor Oct 27, last year.
 Attorney William B. Fitzgerald entered suit for $7,000 in behalf of Lieut.. Mulville today in the court of common pleas.
 Attorney Frank J. Summa, of Cumma 6 Summa, has started pro- ceedings in an $8,000 suit in behalf of Capt. Colasanto.
 Defendants Named
 The suits name as defendants Charles w. Mulcahy, trustee, and others. of Boston, principally James E. Callahan. of Somerville, Mass operator of the car which collided with the Waterbury machine on Highway IS at South Windsor last October. Mulcahy is described as trustee in the reorganization of the Walker & Pratt Co.,, of Watertown Mass, alleged owner of the vehicle concerned in the crash. 7 The complaint in the Mulville suite sets forth the allegation that Callahan fell asleep at the wheel of the Massachusetts car and drove onto the wrong side of the road his machine striking the Waterbury car. =
 The suit instituted by Attorney Suinma has been filed at Hartford for transmission to the Massachu- sets authorities, as was done in the companion action.
 Both Lieut.. Mulville and Capt Colaanto allege serious injuries, in- cluding concussion of the brain, numerous boy injuries and bruises lacerations and shock. Lieut.. Mul- vile was confined to a hospital for several weeks following the accident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
HURLEY REBUKED
 BY GOV. BALDWIN
Public Works Director Makes Speech Without
 Consulting Executive

Hartford, Conn.,, April 13-(UP)- Gov. Baldwin issued sharp rebuke today to Public Works director Robert A. Hurley for delivering an address at Boston last night on state policy without first obtaining his permission.
 Hurley, in his talk, disclosed a $30,000, ,000 building program was be- ing prepared for the future, a sum which he told members of the New England Building Officials Confer ence, Twill cause some of our econ- omy-minded citizens to raise their hands in horror"
 The governor sent note to the public works director demanding that he immediately be furnished with a copy of the speech.
 T have read with great deal o1 interest,"" Gov. Baldwin wrote, "the remarks which you are reported tc have made in an address in Boston last evening.
 Reminds Hurley
 'You recall that early in this ad- ministration, at conference with the heads of the various state de- partments, asked that there be nc announcement of policy by any de- partment unless the commissioner who headed it, first discussed the matter with me. We discussed al that time, the necessity of coordi- mating the policy of the state admin istration in order that we might al work toward single goal. We al understood, I thought, that there would be no announcement of policy on the part of any state department until after a conference with tn, governor.
 "In order that there may be n, mistake about the contents of you, address, I ask that you furnish m, with complete copy of 1t at once
 Hurley, Democrat, is an ap pointee of former Gov, Wilbur | Cross, and has been directly Il charge of the states building pro gram. The Republican administra tion of the governor has been charg ed, as result of bills placed befor the legislature, with attempting L whittle his powers to a negligibl point and even suggesting that tn publbic works department be aban doned entirely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
First Victim Of War, Not Yet Come, Kills Himself

take stand with the democracies." " Yesterday morning he arose ill and dispirited, and told his mother he had dreamed of war. T dreamed I was at war and in the army" he said. T had a gun, and the shells were bursting around me and the airplanes were droning over my head. Mother, I'm sick about 1t. z don't want to kill anyone" 4s
 She comforted him, and he set of for high school. He retnrnel at mid morning, complaining he was +. Later he went to the garage, where he had a gymnastic bar. An hour later, his mother found his body. He had fastened one end of his book strap to the bar, looped the other end around his neck. and stepped of a pile of books. The thought of having to kill someone repelled him. bis mother said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
CAMP ESTATE HAS
 BOUGHT BUILDING
Acquires Property on North Main St. Where
 MOhican Co. Store Is

A realty transaction of unusual local interest was completed this morning in the announcement that the Camp estate had acquired own- ership of the building at 1920 North Main street, presently occupied by the Mohican Company and the Cop per Kettle restaurant. William E. Riether, retired business man and well known as a trustee of the Wa terbury Lodge of Elks was the for mer owner. The appraised value of the premises is $128,100. No men, ton was made to date of the sale price, but it was sufficient to justify the statement that the deal was one of the largest made locally in some months.
 Some years ago Mir. Riether con- ducted meat market on the site which he sold today.
 The sale was negotiated by Dan- iel T. Harrington, Inc. Attorney T V. Meyer represented Mir. Rietller at the discussions, while L. Russell Carter, appeared for the Camp Es- tate.
 An interesting feature of the deal is that the Camp Estate adds con- siderable value to it's already exten- sive belongings. It now owns prop erty extending from 12s2O North Main street to the corner of East Main street and Phoenix avenue Some of the city,s best known mer- camille establishments are included among its tenants.
 There will be no change in the present tenants of the building in- volved in today's transaction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Los. Angeles, April 13.-(UP)-- Walter Buddy" Merriell, IT, was dead today, America : first victim of the war that has not yet come, He dreaded not the dsnger for htin- self, but the thought 0f having to kill some one. He dreaded it so much that yesterday, thinking war inevitable, he hanged himself For weeks, according to his wioowed mother, Mrs. Neva Merriell, he anx- iously read every scrap of news on the European crisis. He listened to trans-oceanic broadcasts. She said he was greatly alarmed when he heard a news commentator inter- pret a warning of President Roose- welt as meaning that:
 "If a general war comes between |the dennocracieS and the dictators, the United States will be forced to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Great Britain will fight with all of its power to protect Rumania and Greece from aggression.
 An Italian plan to attack the Greek Island of Corfu had been blocked only by quick and forceful British warnings to Rome.
 The British pledges of assistance against aggresSion-now extended to Poland, Greece and Rumania- were being communicated to those ard other countries in the path of totalitarian aggression, especially Turkey which is closely linked to Greece.
 France Pledges Also
 At the same time, Premier Ed- orard Daladier gave the same pledges to Greece and Rumania on behalf of France and announced joint British French determination to fight any disturbance oi inter- ests in the Mediterranean. He also reaffirmed the French-P Polish mil- tary alliance and said the two rla- tions would go to each others aid immediately to oppose any direct threat to vital interests.
 The declaration by the two pow CTS, whose fleets are at secret po- sitions dominating the Mediterran- can and whose armed forces are being rapidly strengthened, drew new line on which they will fight [. block dictatorial expansion by the Berlin-R Rome axis.
 Challenge Echoes Over Europe
 The British and French declara- tions were echoed through Europe by a sudden increase of tension
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Germany Is Preparing
 For Attack On Danzig
May Begin It This Week-Germans Are Being Terror ized In Poland, Is Reason Given Out
 For Immediate Reprisals

I weekend, according to advices which reached one group of govern ment officials in Washington. In dis closing their information this group of officials said on Saturday that the reported move by Germany would bring Europe face to face with the issue of war or peace.)
 The combination of reports came as the British and French govern ments were preparing to make declarations of Mediterranean pol icy, aimed against an Italian expan- sionist program at the expense of smaller nations.
 100 Germans Fled First the official DINE news agen- cy, in dispatch from Danzig, as- serted that 10 Germans had fled from Polish terrorism" in the Po- lish Corridor between Germany proper and East Prussia. l Second came an official announce ment at Warsaw that 21 German Nazis," including some women, had been arrested in western Poland on charges of melting against the state, insulting the Polish army or organ izing or belonging to an organiza- tion similar to the Hitler Maidens of Germany.
 Third came the news that Dan- zig's Nazi government had protested | to the Polish diplomatic representa- tive against distribution from Polish | trains crossing Danzig territory of an anti German song.
 It was regarded as noteworthy here that this protest followed the complaint of terrorism"
 Until the protest was made, it was understood, there had been a sus- pension of discussion for several days of routine small incidents and prob- lems affecting relations of Poles and Danzig people.
 Tension Growing There had been a feeling that there was some tension, and that the Danzig government had suspended the usual conversations partly be- cause 1t was awaiting specific in- structions from Nazi ofiicials in Germany.
 According to the DIVE sterrorism' tContinued on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
.LONERCAN MAY
 GET JUDGESHIP
Former U. s. Senator Is Boomed For Place-=Grand
 Jury Still Busy
Special to The Democrat)

Washington, D. C., April 13. = Appointment of former U. s. Sen ator Augustine Lonergan to the bench of the federal district court will be urged on President Roose- welt by influential Democratic leaders, it was learned here today The suggested appointment would be to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Edwin & Thomas.
 Announcement of the acceptance of Judge Thomas resignation was made yesterday by the President Judge Thomas, now seriously i'll al Hartford, had been questioned by 8 federal grand jury in regard to the McKesson and Robbins and Judge Martin Manton cases.
 Senator Lonergan was def ated foi reelection last November after serv- ing a six-year term. He recently opened an office for the practice ol law here.
 Mr.. Lonergan has often practiceo in the federal courts and his friends feel he is eminently qualified tc serve as federal judge. Now GA he has been practising law for the past 38 years. He served severaI terms in the House of Representa- tives at Washington before being elected United States Senator ir 1853.
 .ss Grand Jury Busy
 New Haven, Conn, April B. = (UP) = The federal grand jury which returned indictments agains, Attorney Abraham s. Weissman anc Meyer E. Bailey, an accountant, or income tax evasion charges, recon. vened today but government prose cutors said it's deliberations woulc be confined solely to routine cases
 Weissman was charged with fail <%1r.> | .s. "a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Ten Grains, Enough to Kill Ordinary Man, Used
 On One Visit HAD TO HAVE DOPE
 GIVE TESTIMONY Never Threatened to Take His Own Life He Tells
 Attorney Murray
BY JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff Reporter)

Testimony which he gave before the grand jury on three occasions in March, 1888, was given while he was under the influence of mor- phine and codein, former Labor Commissioner Harry Mackenzie of Bethel, con fessed conspirator in the Waterbury conspiracy trial. testified today.
 Ten grains of dope, twice as much as is necessary to kill an ordinary man, were in his system on March 9, the occasion of his first testi- mony, the witness admitted, under cross-examination by Defense Att torney James D. c. Murray.
 All "Hopped Up"
 Admitting that he was "all hopped up" and under the influence of drugs" when before the grand jury, Mackenzie admitted that he had to have drugs" and could not have gone on without the mor- phine".
 Dramatically displaying his right arm to the defense attorney, show ing punctures made by morphine syringe, the witness claimed that he is wholly cured of the addiction, which forced him to take an aver- age of five grains of dope a day from 1885 almost through 1938..
 Shows Marks on Arm
 Removing his coat and rolling up his sleeve, he displayed the arm to the defense attorney, claiming that the syringe punctures were almost all healed.
 Placed under a whitening quiz concerning his operations as fed eral prohibition officer in Connec- ticut from 1921 through 1923, and his position as right hand man tc J. Henry Roraback, Republican chieftain, Mackenzie bore up well.
 He denied that the gas was shut off in his home last summer be. cause he threatened to end his life by inhaling gas. He denied that he was insane or irrational in the Dan- bury hospital, although he admitted that he talked a lot of nonsense.
 Mind Functioned Right
 Questioned about the time he went before the grand jury, March 22, Mackenzie admitted that he was "all hopped up," but claimed that his mind was functioning normally, and that his brain was clear and un- clouded.
 Until his alleged cure in July, 1888, he admitted that he was slsye to the drug and could not do without it.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Europe Today
fBY UNITED PREssl

(BY UNITED PRESS)
 LONDON-House of Commons as- sembles to hear historic declaration of Mediterranean policy by Prime Minister Chamberlain as London hears alarming reports of Italian and German military preparations.
 PARIS-France takes "precau- tions" on Spanish frontier in answer to reinforcement of Nationalist gar. rison; Premier Daladier prepares ts make statement of policy in agree. inent with Chamberlain. Ts'
 BERLIN-Polish : German reIa. tions become tense as Poland arrests Nazis; Germany complains of Polish terrorism" and Danzik protests dis. tribution by Poland of anti- German song.
 ROME-Rome holds dramatic air raid drill as Mussolini awaits British and French declarations.
 PARIS-British and French gen. eral staffs confident they have the margin if war comes with totalitar- ians.
 PARIS-France and Britain hold probably 40 per cent margin over Italian fleet in Mediterranean.
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