Smyrna times., 1872-02-14


time in gathering them in.
The man Oskins, who killed his wife in
Philadelphia, and formerly resident of Dover
has been acquitted upon the ground of insanity
10 acqult such cul prits, on such grounds,
makes jury trials almost farce.
Hadley Hopes, of Mill Creek Hd, New
Castle CO., while setting at the table Of his
father Il few days since, partially swallowed
his upper set of teeth. Dr. Stephens released
him from his unpleasant situation.
The young men of Milford have formed their
social and literary club, with the following
officers DIR. j. D. Pierce, President; /. s.
Truitt, Treasurer aud Secretary; Geo. p.
Minors and WIN. L. Watson, Directors.
The pigeon shooting match between Milford
and Mlddletown comes off to-day at Middle
town. II. X. Cochran and j. r. Wilson on
the part of Middletown, and Amos K. Davis
and Robert Ratctf on the part of Milford.
Bishop Becker, (Catholic) of Wilmington,
received donation at st. Peter Church, i'll
that city, Thursday evening, and on returning
home found that several rooms in his house
had been handsomely furnished by the ladies'
One evening last week, at the new Opera
House in Wilmington, while some young men
were 'playing soldier" in the tragedy of
Macbeth" some one robbed their clothes in
the dressing room Cf all the money, jewellery,
Nc, Ill thcm.
Church Sociables are very fashionable in
Wilmington, especially among the Presby-
tcllans They assemble at their churches
and have readings, reritatiOnS, music, social
chats, &c. The Meth0dists and Baptists joiu
hands with them.
Mr.. Woodward, "mine host" of the Della
ware House, gave a closing Sociable to the
members of the SOciable society OF this town.
last evening, ana a pleasant time and an
abundant supply of delicate refreshments
characterized the occasion.
MIR. }. b. Morris, Of MillsborO, Sussex co.,
during the months Of December and January
killed over two thousand ducks, some days
killing rs high as seventy, and on several occa-
slonS bagged four aud five at single shot
SO he informs the Wilmington Commercial.
Rev. Dr. Morsel will observe the following
Lenten services, at st. Peters Church, in this
town: This Wednesday at clock, lecture on
the Prayer Book; Friday morning at lU4
o clock, lecture, subject 'ChrStan Penitents, y
and at 3! Z. NJ, lecture on the Pursuit of
Holiness.
Madame Janauschcck, the celebrated Ger
man tragedienne VINO played" in Wilmington
last week, appeared upon the stage with $780,
600 worth Of jewellery on her person Some
stand 1t any longer, aud went just to see the
diamonds, pearls, &c.
With regard to the establishment Of school
at Clayton, the Levy Court have appointed
Moses Price, Samuel Hutchinson and John
EanGasken a Commission to decide whether
such school is needed, and 10 lay out the dis
trlct, If they decide in the affirmative, which
they certainly will do
On Thursday night last Rev. j. +. Clymer
and tap'ily of this town enjoyed pleasant
surprise visit Qlite number of the Parsons
friends came IN before the evening service and
lett good many SubStantials and delicacies
tor the table, wrapper for the Pastor and
love letter for his wife containing S36.
The children Of the NJ. f. Sunday School.
OF this town, on Sunday week, were appointed
Collectors of funds for the debt on the bell. and
after toraging on the community for week. as
only children could do, returned sos. Is as the
amount OF their labOrs on Sunday last This
was collected In dime, haltdime and penny
donations.
The Milford Ne,cs contradicts the report
that General A. Il. A. TOrbcrt. our Consul
General at Havana, has had difficulty in his
Official Intercourse with the Spanish authori-
ties. The statement in the New York papers,
published some weeks since, that Spanish
-ANN NhASotSuCN lnC OCucTdl HlLn lnUlR-
mites, is therefore untrue.
The Fruit Growers Association of Milford,
at a meeting last week, reported that there
were IN that vicinity l3l 900 peach trees in
full bearing; 5000 of all ages under three
years. 1000 apple trees in bearing; 5000
standard pears; 1900 dwarf pears; 100000
strawberry plants; 40 900 Raspberry; GO,OO0
blackberry; l,O0O grape vines.
Geo. W. and David C. Denney, sons of VIM.
Denney, Esq, of this town, were admitted to
the Bar in Philadelphia last week and have
located in that city for the practice of their
profession, the former at 723 Walnut ST., and
the latter at rs S. 7th st. Smyrna has now
three promising yOnug men in the legal profes-
sion III that city, Chas w. Cats, ESQ, with
the TWO above named.
y. j. Cummins Esq, of this town, whilst
riding over the dam on Monday afternoon, the
horses ran into the bridge. throwing Mr.. G.
and his driver out, and the York carriage into
the pond, or on the ice the carriage was
badly broken but Mr.. g. ard the colored man
very mraculOusly escaped injury. One of the
horses, in playful mood, rear, and got one
OF his legs over the pole, which caused them
to run. The position was a critical one, and
the escape from personal injury remarkable.