A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=50358 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Salisbury Times Article Date: August 3 1943 Article Description: 100th Birthday Tomorrow of Lewes Woman Article Text: Lewes, Del., Aug 3, 1943: Pleasant things are in store for the last srviving resident of the candle light era that once was ancient Lewestown. She is Mrs Rodney Quillen, descedent of the Rodney ancestry of Delaware, who will be 100 years old tomorrow. Among the surprises planned for the "oldest mother in Lewes-Rehoboth Hundred' is a family gathering and when the Lewes Chamber of Commerce meets this month , honor will be paid her at a special program. Born near Berlin on August 4, 1843, she was the daughter of Phillip Rodney and granddaughter of Schoffel Rodney, who owned a plantation known as 'Head of the River' near Georgetown. She had eight children, all but one still living and at family gatherings she can assemble seventeen grandchildren, nine great grandchldren and several great great grandchildren. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=50357 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Salisbury Times Article Date: March 24 1941 Article Description: Rev. C. M. Cullum Death Article Text: Lewes, Del., March 24, 1941: The Rev. Clarence Mauley Cullum, 79, retired Methodist minister, died at his home near Lewes after a lenghty illness. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Mattie Taylor Cullum, three children, Wilson Cullum of Lewes, Clarence M. Cullum, Jr., of Washington, D.C., and Mrs John Gardner, Jr., of Middletown, also five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Private funeral services were held at the Adkins Funeral Home yesterday in charge of the Rev. William Leishman, Lewes, the Rev. J. P. George of Harbeson, and the Rev. Clarence Strickland of Rehoboth Beach. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=50300 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: July 8 1900 Article Description: Fouth of July at Reboboth Article Text: Rehoboth, Del., July 7, 1900: The Fourth of July passed off in a merry fashion and without any casualties to dim the brightness. About five hundred peoeple from Lewes and Rehoboth took the trip on the steamer New Brunswick from Lewes to Cape May and reported a most enjoyable outing, while Baltimore sent Rehoboth about a thousand excursionists and an excellent band. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=50299 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Delaware State Reporter Article Date: November 7 1865 Article Description: Lewes Death Article Text: Lewes, Del., Nov 7, 1856: Died at her residence in Lewes, on Monday, Oct. 27th, Mrs Elizabeth Houston, in the 75th year of her age. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=50051 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: New London Gazette Article Date: February 16 1770 Article Description: Letter from Captain Gamble at Caape Henlopen Article Text: Cape Henlopen Roads on the Delaware, Feb 16: On Tuesday evening, the 23d ult., MRS MARY WHITE, widow, living within four miles of Lewestown, having been a little distance to visit an acquaintance, on her return home, received a kick in the breast from the creature she rode and died instantly. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=50019 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: The Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: March 11 1919 Article Description: Otter Fight Lewes Boatman Article Text: Lewes, Del., March 10, 1919: While rowing his boat along the fishing grounds near the mouth of the Broadkiln River, CLARENCE EDGENS had an exciting experience when he noticed a black head appearing above the water. Rowing his boat closer he started to strike it with an oar when the animal attacked his boat and nearly over-turned him before he could kill it. He found it to be a large black otter, which meassured five and one-half feet in length. The skin of the animal netted him $20 when sold to a Lewes fur dealer. This was the first otters to be caught in the past forty-nine years near Lewes according to SAMUEL C. PRETTYMAN, who has been fishing that section for over a half a century. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=50014 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: The Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: October 23 1909 Article Description: Performance for Lewes St. Peters Rectory Fund Article Text: Lewes, Del., Oct. 22, 1909: Given for the benefit of the St. Peters Episcopal rectory fund, a 'Kings Carnival' performed by Lewes amateurs, met with great success last evening before a crowded house. Midshipman FRANK CARTER, of the United States Navy and Miss LEAH BURTON daughter of former Congressman Dr. H. R. Burton, took the leading parts, and were ably supported by JOHN SCHELLENGER, EDITH BURTON, HELEN LOFTLAND, CHARLES MASON, MARTHA MASON, AMELIA SCHELLENGER, LEWIS MASON, ELWOOD WESTCOAT, and a chorus of fifty voices. The 'Carnival' was one of the finest amateur performancesever given in Lewes and netted a large sum for the fund. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49986 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: The Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: December 4 1909 Article Description: New Lifeboat for Lewes Life Saving Station Crew. Article Text: Lewes, Del., Dec. 3, 1909: Warned by the experience of the Lewes Life Saving crew last winter, when if it had not been for a private tug towing them to a wreck of a four-msted schooner, the crew of which would have been drowned, the govrnment has provided them with the latest designed lifeboat, operated by a 40 horse power gasoline engine, with self bailers and riders. The boat is 36 feet long and can brave any wind and waves and reach any wreck in this vicinity. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49985 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: July 23 1916 Article Description: Lewes Baseball Team Drops from Peninsula League. Article Text: Federalsburg, Md., July 22, 1916: Representatives of the Peninsula League from Seaford, Salisbury and Cambridge met with Dr. Walter Grier at Milford last night and after a conference lasting several hours, manager Grier decided to take Lewes' place in the baseball league. Lewes dropped out owing to the death of Ebe T. Lynch, he being the leading spirit of the Lewes team. It was decided to start the league next Tuesday with Seaford at Milford and Cambridge at Salisbury. Seaford is represented by Frank C. Dawson and William H. Parsons. Cambridge by Vernon Bradley, Salisbury by A. M. Jackson and Jack White. Milford is managed by Dr. Walter Grier. The mamagers adjourned to meet next Friday at Seaford when officers will be elected and rules governing the league will be drawn up. A schedule has been made calling for games until September 23. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49984 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: December 28 1901 Article Description: Reception at Tea Club Article Text: Lewes, Del., Dec.27, 1901: Dinner Given at Lewes a Brilliant Social Function. State Auditor PURNAL B. NORMAN and MRS. NORMAN tendered a reception to the Lewes Tea Club, an organization of all the prominent women of Lewes, and their friends, at their home here last night. Following the reception an elaborate dinner was served as the people of the Peninsula know how to serve a Chrixtman dinner, and there were nearly 100 guest. General G. H. HALL, of Governor HUNNS staff, and MRS. HALL of Milford, were among the guest. Among the well known women of Lewes who were present were the following; MRS CHARLES H. MAULL, MRS JEFFERSON L. FORD, MRS LEWIS MUSTARD, MRS JENNIE LONG, MRS J. T. THOMPSON, MRS DELAWARE CONNELL, MRS CLINTON LONG, MRS MARY ROLAND, MRS HOWARD ANDERSON, MISS ELIZABETH VIRDEN, MISS DOLLIE EDWARDS, MISS KATE MARSHALL, MISS FANNIE NORMAN, MISS KATE MAULL, MISS MAY SHARP, MISS LEAH BURTON, MISS EMMA BURTON, MISS MARION MUSTARD, MISS MAY BURTON, MRS M. M. KRAUGER, MRS HORACE BROWN. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49958 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: October 15 1910 Article Description: Methodist Bishop to Preach at Lewes: Article Text: Lewes, Del., Oct 14, 1910: Methodist from all over Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland are arranging to be in Lewes, November 6, when Bishop QUAYLE, of Oklahoma, one of the foremost Methodist Divines in America, will preach at the opening of the new $12,000 Methodist Episcopal Church which is being erected here. Rev. Mr. MOWBRAY, pastor of the church, started six months ago to secure the attendance of the eminent preacher, and succeded only after many difficulties. It will be the first time that a Bishop of the Methodist Church has ever preached in Lewes. Other prominent preachers will take part in the service. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49957 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: June 14 1902 Article Description: Lews High School Graduates Article Text: Lewes, Del., June 14, 1902: The commencement exercises of the Lewes High School will be held in School Hall of Tuesday morning. The graduates are MISS MAMIE DUTTON, MISS MARGARET S. SCOTT, MISS MARY D. BOHM, MISS MARTHA N. SCOTT, MISS SADIE BLIZZAED and MISS EDITH B. MAULL. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49951 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: July 16 1910 Article Description: Lewes Selected for Navy Ships' Trials: Article Text: Lewes, Del., July 15, 1910: Showing a decided advantage over all other courses on the Eastern Coast, the Lewes course at the Delaware Breakwater has been selected by the Navy Department at Washington as the official course on which Philadelphia and Norfolk shipbuilders will be compelled to make trials of torpedo boats and warships. The Rockland course was placed at a disadvantage only from the fact that the Breakwater was closer. Pilot CHARLES CLAMPITT, a Lewes pilot, was largely instrumental in having the department adopt the course and will have charge of the test runs of the boats. The Ocean House has been made headquarters for Navy officers and officials of the building companies, and will be reserved for them when trials are made. The new torpedo boat, Roe, is being tested this week and will be followed by others all summer. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49946 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: February 2 1907 Article Description: The Lewes Postmastership Race Article Text: Lewes, Del., Feb. 2, 1907: The struggle for the appointment of postmaster at Lewes is becoming the most interesting office seeking contest of the year in Delaware. Former State Auditor PURNAL B. NORMAN, is said to have the support of Senator HENRY A. duPONT and Senator Elect HARRY A. RICHARDSON. EBE T. LYNCH is counting upon the suport of Senator ALLEE and Auditor CALEB R. LAYTON, while it is rumored that Congressman HIRAM R. BURTON is endeavoring to land the place for his brother, FRANK BURTON. LYNCH is said to have along list of indorsement, which Congressman BURTON is said to meet with the statement that he is for LYNCH if he "cannot get LYNCH something better". ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49945 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: February 2 1907 Article Description: That Lewes Postmastership Race Article Text: Lewes, Del., Feb. 2, 1907: The struggle for the appointment of postmaster at Lewes is becoming the most interesting office seeking contest of the year in Delaware. Former State Auditor PURNAL B. NORMAN, is said to have the support of Senator HENRY A. duPONT and Senator elect HARRY A. RICHARDSON. EBE T. LYNCH is counting upon the support of Senator ALLEE and Audtor CALEB R. LAYTON, while it is rumored that Congressman HIRAM R. BURTON is endeavoring to land the place for his brother, FRANK BURTON. Lynch is said to have a long list of indorsement, ehich Congressman Burton is said to meet with the statement that he is for Lynch if he "cannot get Lynch something better". ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49944 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: June 30 1907 Article Description: Lewe Teachers to get $40 a Month Article Text: Lewes, Del., June 30. 1907: The minimum pay for school teachers has been increased to forty dollars per month, but even at this price it is found that there is an increasing demand for Delaware teachers elsewhere. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49943 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: June 6 1903 Article Description: Graduates of the Lewes Schools Article Text: Lewes, Del., June 13, 1903: MISS HELEN MAY VIRDEN and MISS ELIZABETH NAYLOR LANK will graduate from the Lewes public schools at the commencement exercises to be held next Tuesday morning. WILLIAM S. SNYDER, an attorney of Harrisburg, will deliver the annual address. MR. SNYDER is a graduate of Dickinson College. The address to the graduates will be delivered by DR. WILLIAM P. ORR, JR., president of the Board of Education, who will present the diplomas. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Sussex http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=642 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49914 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Philadelphia Inquirer Article Date: December 22 1907 Article Description: New Principal for Lewes Schools Article Text: Lewes, Del., Dec., 22, 1907: NORMAN JEFFERSON, who has been elected principal of the puplic schools of Lewes, was an applicant for the position last year, but failed of election, and was about the same time chosen for the Delmar Schools. Mr. Jefferson has secured his release from Delmar and will arrive at Lewes on January 2, prepared to assume the duties which were suddenly relinquished by the late superitendent. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Kent http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=640 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49440 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Peninsular News and Advertiser Article Date: September 27 1861 Article Description: News of Delaware Regiments Article Text: Friday, Sept., 27, 1861 Six companies of the 1st Delaware Regiment are now filled up and have gone to camp at Hares Corners, 2 miles from New Castle. We shall soon have two regiments of three year volunteers enlisted for the war. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Delaware > Kent http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=640 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=49439 Submitted by: Harrison H Howeth Article Title: Peninsular News and Advertiser Article Date: September 16 1861 Article Description: News From Dover Article Text: Dover, Friday Sept., 16, 1861 Last week we had quite an excitement in our town for a short time. Two large boxes arrived per railroad marked for our distinguished Secretary of State, and were followed by the United States Officer in Charge at Symrna Station, which is on the look out for traitors and other happenings. Following the boxes to the Secretary Office, the officer requested they be opened in his presenc, which was flatly refused. A revolver was drawn to intimindate the officer but to no effect as he obtained the assistance of Union Soldiers and had the boxes opened. When opened, the boxes were found to contain books instead of swords and pistols as was suspected, so the excitement subsided and everything was all quite again. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DE-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com