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Smyrna times., 1877-11-14
Teams for hire, at the Delaware Hons,

Teams for hire, at the Delaware House.
Good assortment of Wall Papers, cheap,
More Trunks than have room for. so
am compelled to sacrifice few. Kahn, the
Clothier.
New Styles of Mems, Boys and Children's
Hats and Caps in, at r. NJ. & w. Il. John.
sons.
Pianos and Organs, by reliable markers
and warrented, are sold by A. Price Griffith.
Smyrna, at as low prices as are obtained for
A"cto" Ntock that is hawked about the
country. A aoOrd to the ,oise as sufficient.
Gents Fine Goods, at Kahn's Clothing
Hall.
Persons wishing to hire nice team, call
at the Delaware House.
Guaranteed the best Coal Oil, at Wor.
den's, for Is cents per gallon.
If you want Pumps, go to Tschudys; he
has big lot and sells them cheap
Underwear for Men and Boys The stock
is at Kahn's.
Any kind of a Sewing Machine can be
bought OF Geo. II. Raymond, at the Della.
ware House.
An all wool Boys Coat, black or blue, for
$780, at Kahn's.
Tschudy has lot of Chester Paving Brick
always on hand. They are the only kind
fit for paving.
The only place you can find the style in
Hats and Caps is at Kahn's Clothing Store.
Sewing Machines can be bought of Geo.
II. Raymond, .ir., five dollars less than sold
by any one else in the State.
DIR. VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP
DR. VAN DYKE. whose life long speciality, and World
wue reputation Tor curing Skin Diseases has Srd
.9E years g combine an external treatment lie nas accom-
ns desirable result IN the preparation OF his com
Pouno sulphur SOAP. the merits which are snokso ~
by thousands highly TO All our rssa i
~ ~ Gents Hake Box tthree akesl co Cents SEM
boa..p % on receipt Of price, Oce 50 N 5th st.
druggists generally "''"a, s,Is III, anu
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

1t matches are made in heaven, kerosene
Is manufactured earth. and is not ALWAYS a safe
nyhehlal tOrch especially when jealous hand nils
the lamp or picks the Wlcks. On Thursday night
pride and her wedding guests were waiting for a
bridegroom and minister in Washington second.
moor: When young cOlOred man, VINO had been
Jlited, walked into the back room He noticed that
Inc Kerosene lamp the table was unlighted and
that tne darkness VI the was relieved Dy snli.
ary candle Turning to tile dusky, BRIDE he asked
W ny am you going to light this lamp: .: The lady
answered that sne was afraid it might explode but he
took the lamp and said ne wound strike a light. A
nasn followed the lamp fell 10 oOr the RON was
in Daze, the mattress was overturned. the bride
out OF the room When the bridegroom and the min
lser appeared they found the hose companies playing
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14
Although Rev. Mr.. Merriam has been

Although Rev. Mr.. Merriam has been
con lemned by his Congregational brethren in Massa-
chusetts for skepcism ami neresy mis- con lreIation
stand by him. AT meeting held last Thursday, in
le parsonage at Indian Orchard, Mass, over nun
10 accept him as their Christian teacher aud guide
ana earnestly requested him to remain with theln
notWtSlandng the refusal of the Council 10 install
hln The doctrine OF eternal punishment is the bone
OF theological contention. Mr. Merriam complains
however, tnat IN It's written finding the Council s.
approved OF his views the doctrine OF the Atone
hent wheh IL mad not given MIN an opportunity to
ueiine ,e ana explain To them. Certainly elastic an
ecclesiastical system 81 esatioialisu canned
TO listen 70 him e
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14
s CHINESE l.

a CHINESE LIS i may be that the
course of the Chimes. . . -.t.. ,l1t Of oror,Io,.
ment is not u..a. - .lufi.n WhaII H.
Shhalnen III san francisco year were dismissed
from the factories owned by the capitalists they oined
togetner IN small parties, OF whom blgii a la 10
OF cloth with ITS small means and began the nanutac
ture OF troWsers, shirts and OyeTas OH their own re-
siIonSIDnty Nhenthelr goods we're ready for market
they took them to auction houses and sold them so
low tnat the factories could not compete and the
PfoDaDlltes were short time ago they would soon
nave enlire control Of the trade The New York sun
LnlpKs Lnat II the cigarmakers III New York now on
sLrlKe, had pursued similar course they would be
much more independent now, and have brighter
prospects for the future. e--'0-
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday after
noon by JOSEPH II. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Proprie-
tor at Smyrna Delaware.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTION-One year 500 in advance, or
$3.50 if not paid till the end of the year No paper
discontinued until all arrears are paid-only at the
option of the Publisher
will be inserted at the rate Of
Seven Cents aline for the first insertion subsequent
insertions Three-and a-halfcents. Aliberaldsc
made to quarterly, semiannual and yearly adverti-
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

THE WAR News are not important this
week. There have been no battles of i'm.
portance since our last. The Russians
seem to be closing in on the Turks at
Plevna and Erzerum, and when they get all
things ready it is thought they will make
short work of these Turkish defences.
Many think the war will not last much
lOOUar
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

THE Sussex Journal thus speaks of the
late Senator Morton:
"a man entirely unscrupulous of means
or measures, both without physical or men,
tai courage. A tyrant by nature and villain
by practice"
TO kick dead lion is no great disadvan-
tage to the lion, but it looks vuIgar.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

The new editor of the Middletown Tran.
script is so complimentary to the TINES
that we hardly know how to get even with
him. Coming from such a quarter, however,
we surely appreciate it.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

The llte-saving stations of our coasts will
DC opened on the 18th Of this month and the crews
VIII tnen enter upon their duties. fnelr watcn Is
KEPT up on the more dangerous portions of the coast
until April 10 or May /. The stations are los in
NUMBER, manned each by keeper and six surfInen
Ass A year there were los disasters vessels Within
sneI limits ana ,ol lives impered, of which only ~
Sued. Ged. More than half the endangered was saved
ns Wnole cost of the service during year did not
amount 10 oneeigth the value OF the property saved
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

TRAILING SKIRTs.-It is stated that the
munlclpal authorities OF Lepsic, Germany have bro
Lalliing dresses ON the streets OF that city fine
Proelnnaton also orders the police arrest such OF
1enuefs ana tneir names are 10 be published in the
Ioca papers II Is difficult 70 believe Cnat ay go erI
nent ~ despOtlc enough 70 thus interfere with anv
rerOgatve IN the matter OF dress but per-
maps tle interference in this case Is as sanitary
measure, which American ladies would do we'll ~
observe without legal compnlsion. - "
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14
There was considerable exo;,or,o,.

There was considerable excitement in
trenton. N.J, on Sunday I'm consequence of the at
Leinps OF the City Railway Company " run their
Sars through the streets sunday contrary 10 law
Inc cnet Of police directed his TO stop the cars
Inls they did when crowd of three or four hundred
persons assembled. The manager OF the road ir.,ed
fne f~ arivers 70 go on and for time violence Was
ia me ehlef instantly caused the arrest of thoee
Off S PlSfasisu fs ana anu the cars were taken
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

Mothers, do not let your darlngs suffer
with the Whooping Cough, if you have
remedy so near at hand. Use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, and the little sufferers will
soon find relief. Price, 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

REDUCING SALARIES.-The PHILADELPHIA
common council, by vote of As TO T. has passed an
orulIahce Tor a reduction of ten per cent on the
saareS OF the employees of the city with the excep-
tloh OF those which were reduced during the year
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

Having put in Improved Sash and Door MACHINERY
am prepared to furnish
Smyrna times., 1877-11-14

Ne'0 Enemy to tie Wheat Crop.-The Ches.
tertown Transcript reports that the falow-ground
M%heHt % especially that seeded early is being rapidly
farmers TO be the common muck worm bnt s,;;rne Ssv
" Is an entirely different insect and new enemy in
ose parts al least to the wheat crop Its operations
are similar 10 the grub worm corn in the sprlnp
cutting of the plant just below the surface Of the
ground It's ravages appear TO be confined 20 fallow
hlds corn ground wheat being unmolested It's de-
structive work can be readily detected, the wheat
turning red and whitening away
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Sunstruck.

Last Monday Mr.. Louis Koehuke, of
Mishicott, was Frustrated by sunstroke.
and for some time it was doubtful about his
recovery, but through the prompt and care
full treatment of his medical adviser be is
now able to be around again. People living
III the country, back from the lake shore,
where the cooling breezes cannot reach them
should be very careful during these hot days
not to expose themselves too long to the
suns scorching rays or to exercises too vio-
lently while the sun is over the meridian.
People are overcome by the heat and pros
trated by sunstroke only between the hours
of III A. NJ. aud 2 P. NJ and consequent
ly people should be on their guard at mid
day, during July and August.
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Base Ball

Our base balists started of on starring
trip Monday night, with engagements made
for games at Sheboygan Tuesday morning,
Sheboygan Falls Tuesday afternoon, Fond
du Las Wednesday and Friday, and Osh
kosh Thursday. The game at Sheboygau
resulted in the defeat of Shey boygans in a
score of % to 8. RAIN broke up the game
at Sheboygan Fails when the score stood
/ to Q in favor of the Manitowocs. Yester-
day our Browns met the Blue Stockings of
Fond du Lac, and sc)oped them to the
tune of IA to 10. This nine, having
imported the pitcher, catcher and two
other men of the Mutuals of Janesville.
is probably the strongest our boys will have
to meet, and we can very confidently ex
pect the news of another victory for cur
club over the Oshkosh muffers to-day.
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Meeme and Vicinity.

Fine h,ying weather.
laying almost through.
The hay crop, this year, was not as good
as that of last year.
The potato bug is less troublesome, this
year, than it has been since its first ap-
pearance here.
The wheat crop, this year, promises a
yield equal to or greater than that of 1875.
The fruit crop, this year, will not be as
good as last year.
There are quite number of new barns
built around Meeme. this year, and not to
be behind his neighbours Mr.. P. W. Brady,
Of Liberty, has built one and IN the latest
style; i6 is 40x70 feet, without sills or
cross beams-only cedar logs Is feet long,
stand on the ends, and about feet in the
ground, and upon these rest the whole IN
stitutlun.
Miss llannah-, one of our most
ami,ble and accomplished young ladies,
came from Chicago about mouth ago
with the sole determination to capture Que
Of our frsky young lads who is now in
the prime of life. She thought the boys
Of Meeme were green, or child-like, and
that they would not distinguish the tixings
and complexion of art, from those of ma
ture, that she would have no delay what
ever in capturing life partner to brighten
the gloomy life which she is leading, but
alas! She was mistaken, for after frolic
ing around for while, she noticed that
Loves sunny face did not smile upon her
as she desired, and in short she began to
think herself love loru. 10 mend matters,
and if possible to coax her loved one to
her side, she on Tuesday evening gave
luve-feast which Vas without doubt grand
entertainment. We have heard that mat
ters have since Gene to a crisis and that she
is shortly to stand with her beloved before
the sunny altar of God, there to be united
in the happy aud holy bond of matrimony.
She is worthy Of, and no doubt Will be, the
recipient of grand ovation.
The young men of Liberty are talking
about organizing base ball club.
Meme, July 18th, 1877. Solo.
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NEW INvENTIoN.-WheB Milwaukee
brewers FIRST sent their ''bottled beer" to
this city, it was pronounced all that could
be desired. Then Mr.. VIM. Rahr came to
the front with better beer: but this did not
satisfy the old veteran in the brewing bust
ness. He procured the lates. 'pstent cork
er, for family use, land nc the most delicate
lady in the city can open his beer without
the aid of corkscew, by gentle pressure
of her thumbs, use ali she wishes, and re-
cork at pleasure. For family purposes and
convenience we know IF nothing quail to
MIR. Rahr's Export Beer.
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We were out to see Mr.. g. w. Burnets
new house Yesterday - which is about
three quarters of a mile from the river,
just north of the city limits-and are very
glad We took the walk, even if at was a
warm day. The dwelling house is large
and roomy two-story brick veneer, with the
appropriate bay-wmdows and yerandas,
one of the best structures in the city, and
is situated on a very pretty "site." But
what We wish to call the attention Of eur
readers to is the fact that it is the work
manship of Mr.. Alfred Mosher, e we'll
known builder of this city. Mr.. Mosher
made a verbal contract only with Mr..
Burnet, to build the house according to
the plans furnished, for certain amount;
be put great deal of extra work in
trimmings, etc.,-in fact, overdid his
enthusiastically satisfying all concerned.
This is an unusual occurrence among
builders and shows at once Mr.. Mosher's
skill as an architect and his upright
character as business man. We wish him
equal success with the buildings be now
has 10 hand.
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Council Proceedings.

MANITowoC, July 10th, 1877.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Roll called-all members present except
the aldermen of the Third Ward The
reading of the proceedings of last meeting
was on motion dispensed with.
Petition of Wendelin Herman praying
to forbid sale of liquor to Mariana Her
man referred to Com. on License.
Petition of John George and others
relating to nuisance on Nam, between
Washington and Franklin streets, referred
to lst and Sd Ward local committees.
Petition of Manitowoc Engine Co. No.
to amend fire ordinance referred to Com.
on Fire aud Water.
Resolution by F. II. Harris, to wit +:
Resotred, That the City Attorney be
directed TO draw an ordinance taxing YES
sells trading at this port within the city
limits. Adopted.
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THURSDAY. JULY 10, 1877.

Racine is to have street cars this sum
mer.
Centrevile had picnic and dance last
Sunday.
Eighth street is receiving a good scrap
ing and cleaning.
Cherries are quite plentiful in the market
at shilling per quart.
Three hand organs in one day! What
is our city coming TOT
Bieliug's City Band took an excursion
on the lake last week.
Beach's cosy ice or cam parlor is Iatroniz
ed largely day and evening.
Read the article entitled "Reasons for
Advertising" en- this page.
The t of II. members should not forget
the weekly meetings OF the order.
bennett, the child-murderer, is to have
his examination at Milwaukee to-day.
Cal Wagner and his minstreis have
skipped Us again. That's really too bad
The schoo lima ans OF the state are III
convention assembled at Green Bay this
week.
900 achers'' of cncumbers is the amount
unier cultivation by she GAINESVILLE Pickle
Company
Beer is going dozen in Milwaukee. Brew
ers have reduced the price from $40 ioS9
per barrei.
number Of Turner's from this city
went to Milwaukee yesterday to attend the
grand fest.
A runaway horse succeeded in Sun ashiag
a buggy for E. j. Smailey in the Second
Ward Tuesday.
Everything Is coming down in prices.
You can get yellow dog now for fifty
cent? aud board
Rev c. B. Stevens was in the city on
Saturday and Monday last, spending the
Sabbath at Cato.
"The Weekly STAR Madison, E. B..
. Bolens. Publisher, is the latest acquisition
to our exchange list.
There was another heavy wind storm 90
Sunday night last but no damage was
done IN this section
The City Council were in session, on
Monday. Read the report of their bro.
ceedings on this page.
The man who could do all the business
be wanted TO do without advertising, has
been compelled to advertise at last. The
neS advertisement is beaded "Sheria' Z
! Sale"
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ENCOURAGING Signs of Property.

Notwithstanding the fact that our mer-
chants are now in the midst of the dul
season. Messrs. Wheeler, White g. Van
Pe!t report their business as steadily in
creasng, and the outlook certainly louks
encouraging. AZ no time during the ear
ly rush for spring and summer goods have
their sales been So large as at the present
time. While other merchants are COM
planning of dull times, great falling off in
trade, and discharging employees, or send
ing them on vacations to reduce expenses,
this firm have been Obliged to increase
the ir force to meet the requirements Of an
increased business. During the busy hours
of the day all is life and activity through
out their spacious salesrooms. Their pat
ronage is not derived alone frsm this In
mediate vicinity, for the reputation OF this
house for honest dealing, the select quality
of their goods and low prices has extend
ed to remote places. They are receiving
! orders for goods from almost every town
I huu Bduliet In TIE stdtt, anu turing tUe
past few days orders for silks, and fine
| dress goods have been filled for customers
in Augusta, Maine, Lockport and Rock
ester. N Y, Denver City, Leavenworth,
Kansas City, many towns in Nebraska,
Iowa, Minnesota, together with large
trade from Michigan. This may seem
strange to many, but when we consider
bow few large dry goods houses now-a-
dnys are doing business exclusively en-
their own capital and paying strictly cash
for all they buy, the prosperity of this firm
Ii not to be wondered at. They claim that
bv buying large quantities for cash direct
from manufacturers and importers, they
can sell goods for as low figure as the
ordinary dealer can purchase for t.
better accommodate the public, and secure
additional advantages, they have rented
the Birchand store, opposite the Postofice
on Wisconsin street, which they are httins
up in elegant style, ready for occupation
en' August lst.-IMi.raukce Sentinel.
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What a food of "reminiscences it brings
upon a young mans mind these balmy,
beautiful June mornings, while he is hunt
ing around the bureau in the morning for
Seidiitz powder. to come upon diary and
read on the first and only written page,
under the date of January i: al will new
er again touch single drop of any intoxi-
eating liquors. This day frees me from
the chains of habit that" ETC., and
may be he laughs grimls or may be be
doesn't laugh at all, bat he keeps search
ing around for that Seidlitz powder all the
same.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-07-19

HOUSEKEEPING MADE EAsY.-Plumb s.
Nelson are constantly adding to their list
being Boston baked beans, canned and
ready for the table. In this hot weather
such choice eating without personal super
vision in a heated Kitchen is highly desir.
able Any one Who doubts this perfection
of their bake ar flavor has only to try them
to BE- convinced. Cooked corned beef her
medically sealed, is another prime article
on their list, and is especially nice for break
fast or tea.
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Farm for Sale.

One of the best farm in Manitowoc county, will
be sold on term to suit the purchaser. Said farm
contains about sixty acres, is mostly under good
cultivation, free from stone and stumps, railroad
station on one side of it, school house the other,
and in a good neighborhood. a good house and
barn on it. This is altogether one of the most
desirable farm to be found in the tate.
BRANCH, May 3D. 1877.
9764w CHAS. CAIN.
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Model Baker.

To tchom ii may concern i:
Notice ia hereby given to all parties
that Mrs. NJ. E. Aim is the only person
the county of Manitowoc. All other parties
selling, manufacturing or Offering for sale
the above patent will be dealt with accord
ing to law. II. L. ROGERS,
Owner of territory by letters patent from
patentee, Thos. j. I. Cumm ngs.
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A R. Smith and Ira Smith, of St
Louis. came in on last nights express
train for ten days visit with parents
and friends in this city. Few natives
of this city could receive a more hearty
welcome.
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A New Invention.

BTRSE's IMPROVED metallic DRESS NOBEL
Something every lady should possess. This model
is peculiarly constructed so as to enable any per
of ordinary ability to learn the art of Pattern
Cutting and Dressfttng TO perfection with but
very little practice. For durability simplicity
and practical utility as dress model, it has no
equal Models with full instructions for use may be
obtained at Mrs. BYRNE's DREssMAKISG EsTAB-
LIsHMENr, Cor. Buffalo and Eighth SITS, over Z. X
and E. ii. Rand's Hardware store.
T. W. BYRNES,
Inventor and sole manufacturer,
Manitowoc Wis
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The Eighth General Exhibition of the
Northern Wisconsin Agricultural and
Mechanical Association will lie held at
Oshkosh, September c4-28, inclusive.
Any one wishing to examine the regulations
or list of premiums offered can do so by
calling at this Office, or can secure a copy
by writing the Secretary, R. D, Torrey,
Oshkosh.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-07-19

The Goodrich Trans. Co. offer our citi-
zens splendid opportunity to be present
on the most interesting day of the Turner
Fest now III progress at Milwaukee, st a
small expense. Excursion tickets for the
round trip-leavIng here on Saturday
evening and returning Monday morning
will be sold for only TWO dollars.
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Died.

On Saturday July l4th, 1877. in the town of Glib
son, Manltowoc county, after a long sickness, Mr.
I" m. b u. Honey, in the 74th year of his age
Mr. Honey WAS one of the oldest settlers of the
county and was widely known ali over tl.ecountry
His funeral took place yesterday, under the
auspices of the order of Odd Fellows, we are iu-
ormed.-Chronicle
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-07-19

A school house in Dane county was
struck by lightning a few days ago. and
the shoes were torn from the feet of the
school marin. who received Lo injury.
Curious, wasn't it? Button shoes, too
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A son of Andrew Chapman, of Portage,
died on Thursday last from sickness
brought on BIZ remaining in the water too
long while bathing. lie was only sick q
few days. The boys Of this city should
take warning
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A large frame barn about four miles this
side of Cooperstcwn, on the Green Bay
road, was struck by lightning during Sun
day nights storm, and wholly destroyed,
together with the contents-a large
Quantity of new hay, some agricultural i'm
plemenss, etc.
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Crops are looking very promising. Each
week brings nearer tie golden harvest,
when the husban dman shall gather in bis
grain, figure up the pronts, pay for his
PILor, and be at peace with all mankind.
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A party of Odd Fellows from this city
chartered the tug Mime on Saturday after.
noon, and went to Kewaunee to attend
the installation of officers in that lodge.
They returned early Sunday morning
sadder and hungry.er men. Lake Michigan
was rough Saturday night.