Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-10-15


March 25th, 1886. In comparison with {
the present Ledger it is mere infant. Its
pages are l52 by 103 inches in size-only
four columns to the page. The first page
has two columns of selected reading
matter; on the second or editorial page,
two of the columns are devoted to editorial
and the other two to police reports, and
two more columns on the third page of
general news items constitute the whole of
the reading matter. Altogether it would
not make three columns Of the Ledger of
to-day. The general news given is exceed.
ingiy meagre; even there are no market
reports except the sales of stock. New
Castle and Frenchtown sold for 344 the par
value being %. John Swift was then
mayor. Swayne, Abel & Simmons were
the publishers. Abel is still livinr and
the publisher of the Baltimore San.
AN OLD PEACH ORCHARD.-Col Geo. w.
Cummins is removing a peach orchard at
"Woodlawn" which was planted out in
lS56-twenty-three years ago. 1t has been
in bearing ever since when there was |
crop of peaches, a crop having been gath
cred from it this year: and Mr.. C. has |
found his fruit crops much the most valua- |
BILE products of his farm. His peaches alone |
have paid for his land several times |
About twelve years ago this orchard began
to show signs of decay in the branches |
Profting by the experience of Capt. VIM.
! Denney who had tested the matter he cut
| the tops off, which was followed by a new
and vigorous growth of branches-n fact
he had new orchard on old and vigorous
bodies. These have been good bearers for
ten years, the new growth bearing much
larger fruit than the first or usual growth.
Itseemed subject to only one drawback, that
of brittleness. 1t would break consdera-
bly, more during heavy storms than the
other orchards. These trees owe their
healthy bodies and longevity no doubt to
the care with which they were attended,
not only in their cultivation, but in assid
uously keeping worms from their roots
The peach trees are to be followed this Fall
by pear, ounce and German prune trees.
JUBILEE PROGRAMME AT THE AsBURY NJ. Z.
CHURCH, SMYRNA, OCT. 10Th, 1879.-Com-
memoratng two events:
l. The raising and paying off in short
time the debt of $4,000 upon the church
building.
II. The Centenary of Methodism in
Smyrna.
Rev. 7. H. Haynes, pastor, assisted prob
ably by Rev. c. Hill, P. f.
Prof. ]. H. Groves, leader of the choir.
Miss Elva Carrow, organist.
FOUR SERVICES.
l. Q o'clock, A. NJ. .. 103 o'clock, A. NJ.
8. q o'clock, p. NJ. 4. u o'clock, P. NJ.
} MORNING SERVICES.
r At o'clock, A. NJ, general experience
meeting conducted by Rev. P. Coombe OF
! Bustleton, Pa.
3 l01 O'CLOCK, A. NJ.
Music-Anthem Choir
Reading statement from the trustees Of the Church
v J. B. Cooper, Treasurer.
T6os C Mnrphcy Of Piadcphia
J, s. L. CRAZY Of Westeld Mass
MuSlc-tiy OOllgr
III OIle
= AFTERNOON SERVICES, % O'CLOCK.
5. l.. Gracey
Centennial Sermon. q. a. PhGbus, D. D.,
LAUREL Del.
Is Address, "reminiscences of Methodism in Smyrn
and vicinityRev p Coombe' Bustleton. "a
" Benedicton Rev, Thos e M1 nTU
d EVENING SERVICES, u O'CLOCK.
D. G. A. Phobu
Or address Rev j. A. Roche OF brooklyn y.
e. Musc-Anthen
,r Voluntary Addresses
Benedeiion Rev T. IL Haynes Paste
"a The pastors and friends of contiguou
10 charges are most heartily invited to worshi
or with the church here on this interestin
occasion.
:, MERE MENTIoN.-When will that lonj
1e looked-for rain me?-Dust inside, du
outside, dust everywhere.--The best write
~ % are often the poorest takers Don
~ grumble over things that can't be ALTERED
-Uninterrupted happiness and pro
:, perity are rare.-Ferns and autumn leav,
~ are being gathered. WHAT blessed re
'm Sunday affords to the tired body and veal
l1s mind Picking now occupies the atte
~ ton of the housekeeper. you ar
Le defective fues? Better look after Their
ne Serving on the jury is perfect bu
''S bear to most men.-Psople who desire
oo know what is going on in this part of Il
peg world should subscribe for the TIMES
;;uo The person who will not work when alb
in' to deserves to starve.-The wise woms
o. manages her husband without his KNOWN
20 -Artizans in all trades are busy no
especially carpenters and bulders.-JuI
on ter, Saturn and Mars present beautif
~ ~ appearance in the evening sky.-Ev'
l'S petroleum has its "boom," and has gone
'ne % per cent within ten days.-Now is t
{" time to look up cast off clothing for q
P, Ladies' Benevolent Society.-Tbe COZ
.eu of the family has the digestion or indig'
". ton Of all under her charge.-There a
Gu: :S not so many trade dollars in circulation
~ there were a few months ago.-Busint
oro booms, and the fellow who won't ackno'
'iS' edge it is chronic growler, and nothi
-: will please him.-The time is conf
~; ;" when bicycle will attract no more not
nh3 than a horse, and the sooner it comes t
sn better.-What a convenient provision
~, Providence that is which gives us
"a. different fruits in their season, instead
80 letting us have all at once.-Some peol
- - find fault with certain Bible stories on
,a;s count of their improbability. but they v
-" swallow the most preposterous theories
ih;t scientists with astonishing cre1ulity.-
,ono the shooting season is approaching anythi
a. relating to preventing accidents becon
Va" of interest. 1t is well known that q
80, ~ burst easily when the charge is not wade
,oas home. They have been known to bu
~ when the muzzle has been Academia
- closed with earth, SOW, etc.-John
4 - Hudson has procured an ingenious C
- trivance that answers for the double ?
ohs pose of husking peg lin SEASON. and
80 break calves from sucking. When n
~ in quest of the tactical fluid approac
liz" the udder with this continuance on
'I.e nozzle, the maternal affection at once G
olo out in series Of vigorous kicks, and
;"Ss poor orphan stands off in plying ASP
i'iii' wondering what broke loose.
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