Smyrna times., 1879-07-16

CAMDEN CAMP.-Comden Camp is advertised to
begin on the 5th instant II will be in the hands of
Wilmington, who out in notice. earnestly solicit
ting the cooperation and interest of the people and
curators of the association are William H. Cahoon,
John Downham and Ezekiel Dawson. IL is reported
that at the drawing, which took place the grounds
last Saturday, more tents were drawn than last year.
SAD CASE OF DRowEING.-The Daily Republican of
the 18th instant says: Though nearly half the sum
mer is gone. have not had occasion TO report any
drowning cases and is with sadness that we report
the drowning last evening of little boy named Jas
Toner 1t appears that early in the evening James
cOmpanied by George McCrea a boy about his own
age Started for the Brandywine When over Eleventh
street bridge James divested himself of his clothing
and started to take bath. He had not gone far,
however before he got beyond his depth and disap-
peared. His companion at once realized the situa-
ton but not being able to swim unable to go to
his rescue; Two men returning from their work at
once disrObed, and one of the men, by the name of
Kehoe, after diving short time brought young Toner
ashore. Everything possible done to revive the
boy, but alas it was too late officer Gibson assisted
by Mr. Kavanaugn conveyed the remains to the latter
gentlemans house at No. 1905 Lombard street. Coro
Butt held an inquest on Friday evening" the jury
rendering a verdict of Accidental DroWng while
Bathing in the Brandywine' After the inquest the
body was taken to the residence Of his parents, No
52i Lombard street,
THE STORM It's Effects Here and ESelrtcrc-The
storm which swept over the community last Friday
seems to have done little damage in Delaware while
| i'll Maryland 1t was more or less destructive The
barn. however owned by Mrs Jas Grubb and rented
by John w. Moore. about three and ahalf miles from
| Wilmington, on the Lancaster Pike, struck by
lightning and burned to the ground. 1t struck,
says an exchange. just as load of wheat taken
in there being barely time to unhitch the horses and
and drive them out before it was destroyed.
/ On the building itself there was an insurance of
$1,000 But the stock consisting of several carriages
| nearly all the farming implements and a large
quantity of wheat, which were consumed not in
sured, consequently the loss bears most heavily upon
| the tenant who moved there last March. Mr. Moore
seems the more unfortunate from the fact that the
wheat was once insured but on the transfer of owner
ship from Mrs Schneider the former tenant of whom
he bought il, the policy became void
The effects of the storm in Maryland are reported
at some length in the Baltimore Sun. Down the
| Chesapeake bay it was accompanied by hail At OK
ford the stones were very large and many windows
were broken. The damage at EaStOn, st. Michael!
and other places was considerable. a landslide wa!
one of the effects the Baltimore d Ohio railroad
| in West Virginia and trains were delayed severa
hours In Baltimore City the storm very severe
windows we smashed, ships broken from their moor
ings and houses were unrOOfed. A front window 0
No 1913 Townsend street was blown into the room.
The principal agent of destruction in Kent anc
Queen Annes counties was the hail 1t damaged tht
corn crop considerably but peaches notwithstanding
the alarm felt in that direction, escaped with slgh
hurt. The storm seemed to increase in violence a
it went westward. In Pennsylvania it ragged witt
great fury, particularly i'll Juniata and Minlil
counties where the loss is entertained in the neigoT
hood OF SlOO,UOO. y Mrs. Crcsswcl 20 years old wa
killed.
Reports from Michigan are to the effect that in tn
regions OF Pontiac Port Huron and St. Clair the storm
amounted to tornado. In Port Huron boy nance
Hoffman had both legs broken by barn falling OF
him. street car driver named Barnes was seriOusl
injured in the hand by q flying brick store front
were smashed in, goods damaged, and indeed de
| sructon so prevalent everywhere i'm that yicinitI
that correct estimate of the loss has been arrived
at The farmers of the surrounding country suifere
more than any other class
, AdviCeS from Ohio, while not indicating the ytOrr
to be severe there in Michigan agree thatIit wa
very severe and lis effects in many instances dsa,
trOuS. At Jefferson the prominent business block
and a number of dwellings were unrOofed, At Cuya
hoga Falls the walls of the residence of II. B. Sax
Mansfield the Smith Opera House was partly dc
mOlished. At Degraf, number of houses were owe
turned, the adjoining country completely cOvere
. with water, the crops eveled. On connection wit
all this, it is added that throughout the entire Stat
the day had been intensely hot and air sutry and
presSive. The storm reached far north as Sarnii
. Ont, when, although of only fifteen minutes dur,
tiOn it is reported to have been equally as dsastroI
I in its effects as in other quarters.
OUR STATE FAIR.-The purses for the next fall nee
ing of the Delaware State Agricultural Association
FaiTylew Park, Dover, have been made out. Thel
J. Will be an extra purse of $1,000 TO be hereafter
p nounced. The following is complete list and whe
not otherwise stated the races will be free for all
i First day, Tuesday, september 23,33O class openG
l., to all horses owned on the Peninsula with no bet
record than 33O purse, $780, first. s55 second So
IS third, sl5 No. ., 2S3 class purse $50; first Si3
a first, Sl2j; second $50; third, So.
Second day Wednesday.-No; 4, minutes elias
q first $50; second $50; third $50. Open to all hors
owned on the Peninsula with no better record than
II second 500; third $50 No $40 class purse 500
i first, Sl2j; second. $50; third, S2j.
u Third day, ThuTsday-No. Z, colts; purse, $40
Is first, SEQ: second $50; third, $40 Open to ali col
q owned on the Peninsula four years old and unde
mile heats: best in s. No S-226 class; purse $50
d first $3.50; second, sl25; third. SIS fourth $50 No
n 3 minute class purse $780, first, Sl6j second SIC
i third, S35.
al Fourth day, Friday No. lO-2GO class: purse sl5
first $50; second. $50; third. 500 Open to all hOrs
N owned on the Peninsula with better record thu
" go; No. 1l-222 class; citizens purse 81 900: fir
rs $500; second $50; third, $3.50 fourth 500 No /.
25 class; purse, $3.50; first Sl55; second, $50 thir
ct No entry will be received after Monday, septemI
r. 22d, unless in case of unavoidable detention al
then only certificate of the Superintendent of {
- Department The fair will open on Monday, Septe
ie Der 22d 1872 and continue six days. The first
le will be devoted to the reception and arrangement
articles for exhibit. During this day exhibitors on
~ and the necessary attendants, will be admitted to
lie grounds. No admission fee will be charged. f
fair will open in complete order on Tuesday, Septe
Der 23d at $50. Saturday. the last day of the fair
~ be devoted to the sale. by public auction, of su
articles or animals as exhibitors may desire.
The following are the important officers who W
have charge of the management of the Fair:
IL Executive Committee-The President, Secretary
IN d. =. Barnard
an Building Commttee-John Moore Edmund Bail
Joseph Mcdaniel.
General Observation-Disclosures Bailey.
la superintendent of DepartmentS-DivisiOn A. JO
lie b. Wharton; b, John Moore; c, j. Frank Denney
ch ID. b. Barnard: E. VIM. F. Seward +, Robert H. d.
ney; G. John +. Salisbury.
Superintendent of FOrage-JOseph Mcdaniel
r MaTshal-JOhn S. Jester.
ol Chief of POlice-FranceS NJ. Dunn.
- - For the encouragement of horsemanship the SOci
- offers the following special premiums for genten
riders in the Middle States 500; second, $50; thi
$50: fourth, $50.
No entry in the tournament will be charged. G.
INT tement who purpose taking part in the tourney III
NY notify the Secretary of the Society. who will fOrw
ap- will close September 10th. In the evening gra
vas tourney ball. Music by Hasslers orchestra Add
ses by distinguished gentlemen. Premiums paid
cash on day of riding or in plate Mt the option of
rs- winners.