davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
/ FARMERS ALLIANCE LODGES
TEST IN KENT COUNTY

So quietly that the most obServ-
ing of the political leaders of both
parties have not been aware of it
has the Farmers Alliance been
getting a foothold down here in
Kent County. Down in Mispil-
lion, the very hot-bed of democ-
racy, within a few weeks, no less
than four lodges have been organ
lied and it was stated that the
farmers of the hundred are now
members of the organization. But
when there was real live lodge
organized in Dover there was a
sensation. This lodge was so quiet
ly organized that but little was
known of it until after it was done.
Then when it was done and 1t leak
ed out it was the calibre and the
prominence of the men who formed
the organization that caused the
sensation. Every man of them was
a Democrat and every man of them
was not only well known but de
cidedly prominent in both politics
and county affairs generally. Here
are some of them: George A. Mill
ington, Robert Raughly, George w.
Collins, William A. Willis, Andrew
Slaughter, Joseph Parvis, ]. Alex.
Fulton, William Hurdy, and George
Raughly. Every one of these men
Continued on Page Eight
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
Steam Shovel Uncovers
Skeleton of Mastodon

COLUMBIANA, OHIO.-The Curl
osity Of Wilbur Weber. steam-shov-
ell operator, brought to light the
bones of prehistoric two-ton masto-
don when he was digging a drainage
ditch on a farm.
Jumping down from his steam
shovel when he noticed a vein Of
peat he was digging through. Weber
found the first bone Of an almost
complete skeleton. Experts pro-
nounced the fossils authentic.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
DIR" TRUSTY DEAD

Abraham TruSty, colored, so long
known to large class in this Sec
ton of the country as Or. Trusty''
is no more, having died on Monday
at the advanced age of 90 years.
He was a character in his way
son of DIR" Jacob Trusty who en-
joyed even a wider distinction as
a medical practitioner, living also
to an old age and leaving his son
Abraham his legatee of his RENE
dis in the healing art. The health
and vigor of his simple life is
shown in the fact that up to the
past Christmas he attended to his
business as in days of yore, living
by himself as he has since his wife
died twenty years or more,
Though poorly for the past month
his health did not finally give way
until Saturday night. Never hav-
ing gone to a medical school, he
was acknowledged by neither the
allopath nor homepath professions
claiming for himself simply the
title of Indian Herb Doctor. The
cases that went to him were most
ly of chronic character. He was
feared by the colored people who
thought he had the power to "con-
jure" or remove spell placed or
by another, and many went to hin
to help them to gain the love Of
another. His remains were buried
this morning at Bethel A. M. E
! Church, this town.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF JAN. 21ST, 1891

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
MARRIAGE BELLS
ROSS-JOneS


Quite an enjoyable event took
place at the residence of Mr.. WIS.
Jones near Kenton, last Thursday
evening, the occasion being the
marriage of their daughter, Anna,
to Mr.. HIM. Ross. The bridal party
entered promptly at the appointed
hour, and took their stand under
the evergreen drapery, with the
three links representing, Love,
Friendship and Truth, which had
been tastefully arranged by the
brides sister. Miss Ada Truax pre-
sided at the organ playing the we'd
ding march. Miss Eva Truax, of
Smyrna, acted as bridesmaid, and
Mr.. H. F. E Stephens, from near
Millington, as groomsman. The Rev
w. w. Sharp, of Kent Island per-
formed the ceremony
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23

demption of bonds, $1,000 (S4,OOO)
transfer of coupon interest, $4,71O
($5, 515); repayment Of loan. none
($30,00O); appropriation to fire
companies, state, $4,O68.05 (S212.
756.99).
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
MRS. ELIZABETH SANDERSON
DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
Mrs Elizabeth Sanderson, wife
of the Rev Henry Sanderson Of the
Wilmington Conference, died We'd
nesday in Wilmington, in the 72nd
year of her age. She had been i'll
about week and died of pneu-
monia. She was born near New
ark and was the daughter of John
and Elizabeth F,itzimmons. She
was married four times. Her first
husband, the Rev John Bayne, was
a member of the Philadelphia NJ
E. Conference; the second, the Rev
William Hirons was the father of r.
S. w. Hirons, was a local preacher
and resided near Dover; the third,
the Rev. Daniel Lambden was a
presiding elder of Philadelphia
Conference. Her last marriage was
solemnized in June 1869. He only
child, John Bayne, who was called
for his father, died in early youth.
Mrs. Sanderson left property val
ued at about $4,000.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
STATE SCHOOLS
ASK FOR HOUSE
Want Administration House
at Dover; Cost of Building
Would Be S150,000
TO IGNORE SEQ SLASH

The State Board of Education
last week authorized DR.. H v. Hol-
loway, state superintendent of pub
lie instruction and secretary of the
board, to have prepared bill for
an S15O,000 administration building
in Dover. The board also instruct
ed DR.. Holloway to prepare an
other bill in accordance with its
original budget requests, in spite
of the five per cent cut by the per-
manent budget commission. These
requests which do not include
building projects, are S4.153, 500 for
1941-42, and 81, POI 500 for 1942-43
Miss Lydia c. DUPONT, on behalf of
the Children's Beach House at
Lewes, asked the board to supply a
teacher for the underprivileged and
undernourished children cared for
at the house.
The board suggested that the or
ganization seek assistance through
a special bill in the Legislature.
Another recommendation for legis-
lation made by the board was a bill
providing for an appropriation of
Sc ,250 for the next fiscal year, and
81 500 for the following fiscal year,
for vocational educational rehabil-
itation, and placement of those
qualifying for jobs by this project.
The federal government matches
state appropriations.
Referendum Is Authorized
The Seaford Board of Education
was authorized to hold a referen-
dunn on a S210, 900 bond issue for
building program. The building
needs of Seaford and also Harring-
ton will be included in building
program appropriation bill, which
is to be prepared. Samuel Culver,
member of the board, commented
that monies ear-marked for educa-
ton should be used to the advant-
age of the schools. Under a pro-
posed one-fund act, he said, he
feared the money would be used
for some other purpose, to the ois-
advantage of the schools. DR.. Hol-
loway was authorized to cooperate
with the legislative committee of
the Delaware State Education AS
ISOLATION in the preparation Of a
teachers retirement BILL
Full Stop at School Buses
]. o. Adams, business manager,
was authorized to confer with the
motor vehicle department toward
having that department sponsor a
bill which would require motorists
to come to full stop where school
buses are taking aboard or dis
charging children. The board au-
thorized DR.. Holloway to present a
bill bringing up to date the school
laws of the state. This bill was
passed by the Senate four years
ago, but did not come before the
House.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23
City Civil Service

More than 700 cities in the United
States now operate with civil service
provisions for their personnel.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23

There are more than $4,000 post
offices in the United States.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23

DEATH OF JOHN N. CLARK
The gentleman whose name
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-01-23

Diamond State Diaries
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11

Rehearsals for Christmas pro-
grams in Ypsiland High and Cen
trail Grade Schools are under way.
This morning at 1910, the dra-
mates class. directed by Miss Mary
Parrish, presented one act
comedy. Pop Reads the Christmas
Carol" The story centers around
Pop Mr.. Jones. played by William
Reid. who attempts To read Dickens
christmas Carol to his family
who are involved in a round OF hol-
day activities.
The cast included Mrs Jones
Doris Teflt. Paul Jones, older SON
Thomas Holdridge. Junior Jones'
kid brother. Mahlon Ellis; Mary
Jones. daughter. Grace Cahours;
Jane Paurs girl friend. Ann Briggs !.
and Jack, Mars friend, Donald
Camp.
Dec. 10 at / p. m. sixth graders
from Principal Jack Lockwood
and Miss Frances Youngs rooms
will present How Ypsilanti Pre-
pares for Christmas. students have
interviewed school, city, organiza-
ton and church officials to learn
how they prepare for the holidays.
Original sketches have been writ
ten which will inform the audience
OF the rart Of each group. Four
scenes will be shown. in the schools
in city streets. offices and churcheS'
Students will also dramatize no"
"Silent Night, Holy Night came to
| be composed.
About so children will participate
Afterwards. several grades Wal
have room parties.
House at Roosevelt
Tie picturesque little Gift House
with. its giant Christmas stocking
has been erected in the foyer OF
| Roosevelt School.
Grade children have been busy
cleaning the outside and inside oil
the house. A cotton roof sparkling
with snowflakes will be laid. Fresh,
white curtains have been hung AZ
the windows and several tables ana
chairs placed inside A white picket
fence Is set up around the mousse
At each side large evergreen trees
ablaze with colored lights have been
erected.
Children are already planning
what gifts they will bring to fill the
J house and stocking. The toys. books
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11

3 ell OF Education with the eoopera-
ton OF the selectiye service admin
istrators. A meeting OF men regis.
tered for the draft may be called
soon. TO obtain information con
corning the effect OF compulsory
military service on their educa-
tioEal careers.
The survey. Dean Isbell said,
will in no way affect the students
draft status and will be made for
research reasons only.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11
Draft Survey to be
Made at Normal Soon

A survey to determine how selec
tive service has affected the col
lege man registere in the draft
or Of draft age will be made soon
among approximately 500 men at
tending Michigan State Normal
College, Dean E Il. lsbell said We'd
nesday.
The survey IS being made, Dean
1sbell said, by the American Coun.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11

NEW YORK Ar The Rome
radio saii Wednesday In a broadcast
heard by NBC that President
Rcoseyelts speech is Of such
manner tn the fuuctlonins u the
tr' partltt pact may be expected
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11

proprietor was bound and robbed
ot So Ia cash and sey eral watches
aad rings by two men. and a shoe
store clerk Was robbed OF SO ty a
man who dropped toy pistol In
his Cight
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11
BANDITS ESCAPE

Detroit Mich. Dec. n AP-
Three bandits escaped through
crowds o. Christmas shoppers
this week following Two hold
ups staged almos. simultaneously
In downtown Detroit \ loan office
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11

LONDON --AP-- The British
government will ask Parliament
for credit OF another billion
pounds (about S4,000.000,000) for
war expenditures during the cur
rent fiscal year ending March 81,
1912. informed quarters said Wed
nesdaY.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11
Schools Conduct Rehearsals
For Christmas Entertainment

and other articles will be given 10
needy children at Christmas.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11

NEW YORK -AP- The Japan
csc press department announced
that 1000 United States citizens
and British subjects were regis
tered at Shanghai, German
broadcast reported yesterday. A Jap
anese spokesman said this total
included Filipinos and British In
dams although these were not re
garded as enemies OF Japan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-11
Nominations For Education
Council to be in January

Nominations for officers Of lpsi-
lanti Council OF Adult Education
will be submitted at the January
meeting, the nC-icating commit
tee, informed members ct regular
session in the city hall.
Nominating committee includes
Laurence Tomas, Mrs Wesley
Dawson, Miss Leeta Baird, Mrs.
Paul Hatch and y. II. Mofiett.
Professor II. 2. WILDER, presi-
dent, presided.
Progress Of the adult school and
plans for the new term, opening
next month, were discussed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22
VastProgress in Flying
Predicted in Wake of War

amateur pilot through provision OF
more airports and maps displaying
easily discernible landmarks which
will eliminate the need of intensiy e
training in navigation.
Freight by Air Forecast
Heavy airplanes will carry freight.
especially perishables. The farmer
will be able TO get this produce to
market faster and the consumer will
be able to buy tree-ripened fruit
and vine-ripened vegetables.
These are the new outlets for air.
planes which are expected to keep
the vastly expanded aircraft indus
try busy for many years after the
war.
Another thing in the minds OF the
makers of aircraft is that the future
will produce some new development
in aviation which will make all the
worlds flying equipment obsolete
and bring a boom which will par
allel and possibly exceed the pres
ent one.
At present the aircraft industry
is engaged in further expansion of
facilities for manufacture of planes
and engines. The automobile indus
try Also has entered the picture and
several OF the major companies are
preparing 10 produce or are turning
out engines, parts. fuselages. and
other items for aircraft.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22
Ruthven Would Substitute
R. 0. T. C. Units For Draft

New York, Mar 22-Dr. Alex
ander G.. Ruthven. president of the
University OF Michigan. suggested
in an address before the Uniyersi.
" of Michigan Club OF New York
last night that summer encamp-
ments and stepped-up r. o. r. >
programs be substituted for a
years conscripted Army training
for men OF college levels
DR.. Ruthven said his | University
objected TO CONSUMPTION which
takes men out of<colleGe training.
at least in certain profession Il
fields" -
He added the University agreed
II a large Army were necessary,
mass training of all available man
power would be essential. but until
mass training became essential 10
national welfare" the University OF
Michigan would continue to ask
II there is not a better way TO give
basic military training to men It
the college level than that which
is now in prospect"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22
Charles Frederick Zoller
Rites Conducted Friday

Ann Arbor, Mich. Mar. 22-Last
rites were conducted Friday after
noon in the Staffan Funeral Homo
for Charles Frederick Zoller. So,
who passed away Thursday. Rev.
Leonard Parr ohiciated and the re-
mains were taken to Mt. Morris,
H.. for burial.
Mr., Zoller was born in Roches-
ter. y. Y. August 10. 1855. On
September 2l 1898. he married
Miss Florence Edna Thomas, Mt.
Morris, and the couple came o
Ann Arbor in 1928 from Roundup,
Mont Until 1884 Mr. Zoller was
an employe of the University Hos
pital,
Surviving are the widow. three
daughters. Mrs. Theodore Wierse-
ma, Pontiac: Mrs. Harmon Wolfe.
Cleveland, o.. and Pauline Zoller
Ann Arbor. and two sisters, Mrs.
Sara Kenyon, Birmingham, Ala,
and Mrs. Lena Tschopp. Alden, la
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22
Last Rites Conducted
This Morning For Miss
Marie L. Douglas, 81

Ann Arbor. Mich. Mar. 2e-Dr.
Henry Lewis officiated at private
funeral services this morning for
Miss Marie Louise Douglas, SIS
prominent Ann Arbor resident, who
passed away Thursday afternoon.
Burial was in Forest Hill Gene
terry. ->...
Miss Dougla1 was born in the
home at 500 f. Huron St. where
she passed away, January -, 1900.
and was the daughter of Dr.. and
Mrs. Silas H. Douglas. Her father
was a prominent University facul-
ty member from 1874 TO 1877 and
founded the Ann Arbor Gas Eight
Company, now the Ann Arbor dis
trict of the Michigan Consolidated
Gas Company.
Miss Douglas was active in tn
ST. Andrews Episcopal Church AMI
its activities and also active in the
Ann Arbor Garden Club.
Surviving are one niece, Mrs.
Douglas Campbell, Detroit; a nep-
hew. D. Dwight Douglas. Detroit;
a sister-in-law. Mrs. Henry W.
Douglas, Ann Arbor; and two cou-
sins. Mrs. George Creelman. Lake
Vile, Conn, and Mrs. Howard Be
ment, Ashyile, ). Carolina.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22
Quezon Expected to
STAY in Office AnOther-Ter

president was permitted 10 serve
for two consecutive terms OF four
years each. After serving two years
of his sesond term in the event he Is
elected, Quezon would be forced to
retire.
Osmena has supported Quezon
consistently since their split in
1888 over the issue OF accepting the
Hames-Cutting-Hare Independence
Act. Osmena and Manuel Roxas,
present finance secretary. negotiat-
ed the H-C-H Act in Washington
but after their return the legisla-
ture under the guidance of Quezon,
then president Of the senate, re-
jected the measure.
Groups Merged In 1885
Quezon went 10 Washington. OBJ
tanned the present Tydings.McDuf-
lie independence Act with virtually
the same provisions as the H-C-H
Act, and II was accepted by the
Philippine legislature. BY mid-year
of 1885 the two groups had been
combined and Quezon and Osmena
were triumphant in the first ma
ticnal elections
Since that time the more dynamic
Quezon has gathered greater power
into his own hands with the con
sent OF the legislature until now he
controls completely the executive
and legislative branches. Osmena
while still high in the affections of
the people, has become more or less
OF political satellite OF Quezon.
Political observers pointed out that
with Osmena as vice president dur
ing the forthcoming second term.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22

New York. Mar. 22-UP-Amer-
icas aircraft industry which grew
mus hroom-like TO gigantic size as a
result of the war economy today
looks forward TO new fields when
peace comes.
Working at top-speed on aggre-
gate orders that soon will exceed
the $4,000 ,000-mark. busy eXecu-
tives Of the various aircraft com
panies haven't time to make plans
for the future. But they are think
ing seriously OF it.
Leaders of the industry are un.
willing to be quoted The writer
found them eager enough to talk
off the record without direct quo
tation. Here is a consensus of their
views of the future for aircraft;
Air Force Like Navies
Nations of the world hereafter
will maintain a vast air force just
as they maintained vast naYies in
the past. The air defense will re.
quire new machines and engines
constantly and these requirements
will sustain operations in many
plants
South America will provide a big
field for United States made trans
port planes. The nature of the ter
rain in the land Of Americas south.
ern neighbors makes plane travel
imperative.
Transoceanic travel will increase
tremendously. Here will 20 the
skill OF the workers now engaged
in production of the giant bombing
planes.
Domestic air lines will be expand
ed At present these companies are
eager to obtain new airplanes but
are deferring orders TO avoid com
petition with the defense program.
Civilian filters will provide a big
market for small. inexpensive
planes. Army and navy pilots. re-
turning from service. will continue
to fly. The younger generation is
becoming more and more air.mind.
ed. Flying will be made easy for the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22

Manila, Mar. 92-UP- Manuel l..
Quezon will serve his second term
as president OF the Philippine Com
monWealth government. beginning
in 1912, according TO present indica-
lions.
Despite the severe illness (appar-
/ emily an aggravated tubercular con
dition) which has confined the fiery
f pres dent TO his bed for the past
three months. the draft Quezon'
movement is in full swing under the
leadership of the Nacionalista Par.
ty and bcasting both the passive
and active consent OF the majority
of Filpnos.
Quezon told special committee
OF eight provincial governors that
he was willing 10 run for reelec-
ton If drafted aud providing that
Vice President Sergio Osmena is
his running mate.
III you want me to run he re-
piled TO a pointblank question by
the committee, you must also sup
| port Usmena.
assured OF support
The committee told Quezon that
there was an Overwhelming senti
ment in all the provinces in favor
of his reelection and pointed out
that il he was not eager TO run, he
would be drafted anyway.
The reported dissension over
Quezon's selection of Osmena a.
his runningmate was considered
strategy of political face-saving by
supporters of Assembly Speaker
Jose Yulo and Floor Leader Quin-
tin Paroles.
Political quarters intimated that
Quezon failed TO consult with either
OF the two men before making his
decision. In addition. it was be-
lieved that the two wanted TO force
Que2on to reach a compromise"
Whereby Iulo would be guaranteed
presidency of the new Senate and
Paroles would be made speaker Of
the house.
There seemed little possibility
that either Yulo or Paroles would
revolt against Quezon's strength
Vice President Osmena- was said
to have told the governors that ne
was always ready to serve"
Addressing the convention Of
governors, Osmena urged QueZons
reelection, terming him the nation s
symbol OF progress and unity.
a man whose craftsmanship has
reached full maturity
Poor Health Discounted
Although Quezon's illness has
been serious enough TO force him
to forego all state affairs for the
past three months, Secretary OF In.
terror Rafael Altman declared that
the chief executive was strong
enough to run this government for
the next 10 years"
Quezon's selection OF Osmena as
his running-mate was considered
significant since the vice president.
under the amended constitution.
will serve as president for the last
two of the four-year term.
Quezon is completing his sixth
year as president OF the Common
wealth. Under the recent constitu-
tional amendments. the single six
year term was abolished and the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22

neral services will be Monday
morning at o'clock in St. Thomas
Church for Miss Cecilia Caspari,
who passed away Friday after a
brief illness. Burial will be in
ST. Thomas Cemetery.
Miss Caspari was born in SagI-
nav, November 22o 1874, and was
the daughter of William and Kath-
crime Caspari. For the past SO
years she had been an employe OF
the Fred T. McOmber Insurance
Agency
Survivors include two sisters,
Miss Catherine and Miss Frances,
both OF Ann Arbor, and brother
William. Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-22
Services This Afternoon
For Mrs. Emma MCLarer

Ann Arbor Mich, Mar % -
Rites were conducted in the Much
liz Chapel this afternoon for Mrs.
Emma G. McLaren, 70. who passed
away Thursday in ST, Joseph's Mer-
cy Hospital Rev Charles Brash-
ares oficiated and burial was n
Oak Grove Cemetery. Chelsea.
Mrs. McLaren was born in Sylvan
Township. January 81, 1852, aud
was the daughter of Michael and
Mary Schenk For the past -
years she had been a resident ef
Ann Arbor, coming here from Lima
Township.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
Ruth Fuente. Buffalo. y. Y; two
sons. Myron McLaren, New York
City. and Duncan McLaren. Detroit;
and four grandchildren Also sur
yiving are four sisters, Mrs. Ber-