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Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
MARRIAGES

DkINS-TuCkEk.-Int the NJ. T. Church. Dover.
october lllh, by Rev r. T.. Marlindale viii j
1AdklhS' Of Philadelphia, and Miss Kate S.
81 BIkKlS-WklGHT.-At the residence of the
Drlhe iather in MiddletOwn. October 18th. bv
EtV Adam Stengle, Martin b. Burris and Miss
sylvia A. Wright, both of Midd.etOwn
CHAMBERS -MAGILL.-Oc October Sth, bv Rev.
Chambers, of Dover and Miss Annie MggilI Of
Canterbury. 7'''' -
C0OFER-BARNARD.-m Christ Church. Dover.
iX ReY. L. w. Gibson Peter Cooper. NJ D.. of
Barnard, of Magnolia
COWGILL.-Atthe home of the bri,,a,s
parents october lith, by Rev. J. f. Stonecipher
James Martin, Of Philadelphia and Miss Mary
Stout Cowgirl, Of Dover
IN NINlEBS-WEATT--OctO End at the PreSbv-
IGrlah Parsonage, Dover, by Rev. J. f. Stoneci-
bneT, William o. Winters and Miss Mary S.
Wyatt, both Of this county. "
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Flower Pots. at J. B. Cooper's.


Cardigan or Knit Jackets, at Phillips'
Half dozen different qualities to select
from.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. COoper's.
Splendid Gold Watches, at Wilmer
B. Smiths.
The largest and best assortment of
Hats in Smyrna, is to be found at Phil
lips.
There can be no better Shirt than
the "Que," sold by J. B. Cooper only.
Gold Watches! Gold Watches Gold
Watches!
Side Bracket and Extension Lamns
at ]. B. COOper's.
1t is time your straw was stacked.
Phillips can help you with a Nobbv
Hat, either Stiff Brim or Soft. Elegant
Styles.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures.
at }. b. COOper's. Loops and Fringes'
Ladies' and Gents Fine Gold and
Silver Watches. Don't ask you to buv
only see them and the prices.
Wilmer B. Smith.
). b. Cooper can suit you in Carpets.
See large advertisement.
Four-Button Cutaways and Short
Sack Suits, in Cork Screws and Fancy
Cassiimers, Neat, Stylish and Nobby.
at Phillips
Phillips Fall and Winter Stock. has
arrived, and is now ready for inspec-
tion. We think for style and work
manship it far exceeds any line of
Ready-Made Clothing in this market.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J, B. Cooper's.
0NE BOTTLE INSTEAD OF A DOZEN" And If toop
ohly one bottle TO do it, said gentleman sDeaI-
ing OF Parker's Hair Balsam had a rIp ~ 49,,
and when got well of that NV hair beoaD to c,ii{
out so fast as TO alarm me l really didn't Know
Mnat EIat 70 DO until friend said, Try Parker's
mar balsam That was some months 400 What
surprised me was the fact that one bGffie Wa
enough. l expected to use up about a dozen
C.leal' highly peEtumed, not oily, not a dive. Re
stores original color.
). b. Cooper has some Bargains in
Casslmeres below cost, to close out.
Read large advertisement of J. B.
Cooper -
We have a stock of Gents Furnish
ing Goods, that gets ahead of anything
III Smyrna, and must be seen to be an
preciated. Finest line Neckwcar and
Souspenders from the cheap ones to the
finest, all Silk. Superb line Under
wear and Hosiery. Please give us a
call and examine these goods, as we
are sure you will find here lust what
you want. Phillips.
Order any Book you want, at J. b.
Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

ago, returned yesterday with his wife,
who has been spending three weeks
with her sister at that place.
Mrs. NJ. H. Cantwell has gone to
Charlestown, Nd, her former home, to
reside.
Misses Mary and Anna Bernard, of
Kent County, Md, are guests of Miss
Mollie Caldwell.
Mrs. Henderson, of Trenton, N. j.,
and Miss Mamie Hough, of Kansas,
are wishing Mrs. r. E. Hough and
daughters.
VIM. H. Carr and wife left yesterday
for a visit to Oxford, Md, and other
places.
Mrs. Lizzie Alcock, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Hattie Taylor, of Boston, are
guests of Miss May Primrose.
j. Hope Caldwell, Esq, son of Rev.
DIR. J. H. Caldwell, of this town, has
gone to Baltimore to practice law.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Entertainments for Business Men.

Entertainment for Business Men,
One of Smyrna's business men was in
Philadelphia last Wednesday evening
and had the pleasure of attending the
first Winter entertainment given by the
large dry goods establishment of Straw
bridge & ClOthier to their employees.
This firm is solving the problem of
protection to their own labor by fur
nishing them with such entertainments
as viii elevate the social and moral
elements of their natures, making them
better qualified for business and of
course endearing them to their en-
ployees. This firm propose to give
eight entertainments during the Winter
and at about cost of one thousand
dollars each. Their EMPLOYEES who
number twelve hundred are furnished
tickets free for themselves and family
and have the privilege of including a
friend also. On the occasion alluded
to, the Academy of Music had every
one of the thirty-five hundred seats
taken the firm and their families
occupying private boxes. The enter
tainment was one Of a high order, the
famous Germania Orchestra" " fur
nishing the music, Mr.. and Mrs. Osborn
in solos and Duets, and the chief
attraction being o lecture on Circum-
Stances" by John B. Cough. 1t was
real treat to all, and no one enjoyed it
more than the writer, and his thanks
are not only due to the firm of Straw
bridge & ClOthier, but to one of their
trusted and tried statesmen, who so
kindly furnished him a ticket. This
firm will not only reap a reward for
furnishing their employees with health
ful and pleasant recreations, but the
many friends who are included in their
invitations will not forget when max
ing purchases, to visit their massive
emporium at 9Th and Market streets.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Swallowed a Pin.

On Monday as Anna Foreacres,
daughter of Jos. S. Foreacres, was re-
turning home from schOol-No. 4-she
was telling her companions about a
relative who swallowed a pin that kill
ed her. Immediately after that she
unaeeountably swallowed a pin her
self that she had ia her mouth. She
was Of course frightened, as we've her
parents on her arrival home, at the
possible results. DR.. Il. G. Moore. of
this town, was consulted and he ad-
ministered a powder to irritate the
trachea and make her cough, which
had the desired effect, throwing it out
the next morning after a paroxysm of
coughing, which must have been
severe, the pin which was straight
when swallowed coming forth very
much bent.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

knew of one at Carter's paper store
which he asked several who were do
ing nothing to go and help him bring
up; no one followed, but he finally got
there with it himself almost exhausted.
The roof of Aliens house was igniting
in two places on the leeward side and
the ladder was not long enough to
reach the roof. 1t was suggested that
he mount it to the top of the porch
pull it up and rest the foot of the lad
der on it which was done, bucket of
water thrown on each place when the
ladder slipped letting him fall to the
porch and then to the pavement. It
was thought he was seriously hurt and
he was given speedy attention by Drs.
Clifton and Ashcraft, but fortunately
no bones were broken and he was able
to be out the next day.
Walter o. Hoffecker called from the
top of the house where he was stand
ing to the street below for buckets and
water. A young girl, Miss Sylvester,
ran all the way to the canning factory,
brought a pile of buckets weighing so
or 20 pounds, and handed up water
until she was thoroughly exhausted
and medical assistance had to be called
in.
There were Il number of cases 0
fortitude, industry and pluck deserv
ing special mention, but they were
seen and are held in grateful remem-
brance.
Among the notable instance of in
dOmitable energy was that of two col
Ored women who carried water from a
distant pump across the street until
great drops Of perspiration rolled down
their faces and they were directed to
stop or they would injure themselves.
We are somewhat fortunate after all
in not having u fire for nearly four
years, the last being the basket mill
near the depot.
1t is a singular coincidence that the
wind has been from the north Mt all
the fires we have had for number of
years.
Rev. j. T. Umstcd. at the Presbvte-
rian Church, and Rev. WIN. b. Gordon.
at the Episcopal Church, each noted in
their prayers Sunday morning the mar
row escape of their respective houses
of worship from destruction and re-
turned fervent thanks to Almighty
God for his merciful reservation of our
town.
This fire, like the one that burned
down the factory building not far from
the same site, some twelve years ago.
then used as basket manufactorv.
was no doubt the result of bows carry
ing matches, and striking them in in
hammable material. 1t is said they
are in those places taking their first
lessons in smoking.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Republican T,ioixet.

The Republicans il County Conven-
ton yesterday at Dover made the fol-
lowing ticket
SenatOr-John N. Clark, Kenton.
Representatives.. J. Wilson. Little
Greek; n. II. Ridgway, East Dover
+. G. Slemmer, West Dover; D. P.
Bernard, Jr., North Murderkill; A. B.
Conner, South Murderkill; Wm. Sharp,
Mispillion; VIM. H. Mason, Milford.
Sheriff-Sam1 S. Griffin, Duck Creek.
CorOner-Benj. Wilson, West Dover.
Levy Court COmmissioners-Wm G..
Truax, Duck Creek; Richard NJ. Jones,
East Dover; John T. Jakes, North Muir
derkill; G. Russell Jakes, NJ. D., South
Murderkill; J. P. Masten, Mispiliion.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
DEATHS.

BELL.-In Dover October 10th, Phillip Bell. aged
j6 years. 1e0N
CUMMlNS.-Entered into rest at Galena, Md
October 2Oth, 1884, John II. Cummins in the Is
year of his age.
"OODkN.-Near Hazlettyile, October 18th. of
consumption Mrs. j. X. GOO,ien formerly Mis-
Lou Pippin, aged about 30 years
QUlLLEN.-At Duck Creek October 18th. Annie
f.. wife Of A. L. Quilen, aged 81 years.
SALAMANCA Dover, October 18th. Betsy r
infant daughter of Jacob +. and NJ E. Shahan
aged months and days
WRIGHT.-Near Clayton, October 18th Daniel
Jarvis, infant son of John and Sarah Wright
aged months and Is days
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
New Tile Firm.

Jermsn & Cosgriff u. 4. Jerman and
John Cosgriff) have bought of VIM. M.
Bell all his fixtures for manufacturing
drain tile, and will succeed him in the
business. The new firm have leased a
piece of land Of n. r. Jerman contain
ing a superior bed of clay, near the old
tile works and have commenced fitting
up to be ready for an early Spring
trade, They intend putting in inn
proved machinery and making first
class tile. Mr.. COsgPiff has had an ex-
perIence Of twenty years in the busi-
ness, and has had entire charge of the
manufacture of tile for DIR. Bell the
past fourteen years. Mr. Jerman has
also some knowledge Of the business.
with these advantages ahead Of them
The firm start out with abundant assur'-
ances Of success.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Shot Hinnse1f

Isaac Salmons, colored man, near
MOorton, while " "fooling" " with a pistol
on Friday had it to go off, the ball
striking a rib and penetrating his body
which DR.. Smith of that place and DR..
Moore of this town could not find after
probing for it depth of four inches.
He seems to be Of tough material, the
ball giving him no pain and the wound
being attended with no inflammation.
He would be about but for the restraint
of the doctor, awaiting results. He
was husking corn out in the field and
says the pistol went off in his pocket
but the reasonable supposition is that
he was handling it while his employer
had temporarily gone to the house.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
DELEGATES.

At Il meeting held at the Smyrna
House on Saturday (Q. Speakman
chairman and William E. Baker score
tary), the following delegates were
chosen to attend the county conven-
ton which met at Dover yesterday to
make out Republican ticket Wm. E.
Baker, G. Speakman, VIM. II. Baggs,
John NJ. Boyd and Isaac H. FAIRIES.
AIternates, JOS f. Disch, John S. Grif-
flu, John H. Cathcart, f. II. Beck and
Charles B. Archer.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
E'unerai Of I4eonard c+ram1ner

Funeral of Leonard CIrannIner.
The Baltimore american of last
Wednesday gives the following account
Of the funeral Of son Of n former
Rector Of the Episcopal church Of this
town:
The funeral Of Leonard Ingpaham
Grammer, son of Rev. DR.. Julius d.
Grammer, took place yesterday after
noon from st. Peters p. =. Church.
The entire church was filled with the
friends Of DR.. Grammer's family, who
testified their sympathy with the
afflicted relatives by showing great
emotion while tho funeral services
were in progress. Shortly before 4
O'Clock the funeral cortege arriyed at
the chuFch, and the remains were
borne up to the ehancel by six young
men, preceded by several clergymen.
the waFdens and vestry. The bell of
the church was tolled during the Gere-
mony. Floral offerings Of broken
columns, crowns and Wreaths covered
the black burial casket The funeral
services were conducted by Revs. DR..
Campbell Fair, DR.. George Leeds, DIR.
w. w. Williams, and Messrs. Pere-
grine Wroth, Frederick S. Hopkins,
a. r. StTyker and w. M. Dame. Rev.
DR.. Hodges and Rev. Frederick Gibson
occupied seats in the body Of the
church. The choir rendered the
hymns, " Jesus, lover Of my soul p and
| would not live always" during the
ceremony. The children Of st. Peters
Orphan Asylum were present. Inter-
ment was made at LoudOn Park"
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon 10y ROBT D. HoFFECKER. Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
BlS-SUBscRIPTION-On year $500 IN advance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end Of the year. No
paper discontinued untilalf arrears are paid
only at the option Of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
Of Seven Gents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents
liberal discount made TO quarterly, semiannual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Gents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
For the Smyrna Times.

Mr.. EDITOR-Dear r:--On the
Temperance subject in the last issue of
the Smyrna I9ecOgG the editor uttered
sentiments never held nor expressed
by any Democratic organization in this
county or State, that exactly accord
with all the liquor interests of the
country, but against all other interests.
Until said EDITORS good sense shall
equal his vanity, and he become iden-
titled with and an advocate Of reform.
in politics and other subjects, he will
be likely to influence no voters against
their convictions of right; and as long
as the Temperance Alliance holds no
undemOcratic principles and presents
good men as candidates for office,
democrats will support them. Ii is
not undemocratic to give the people
an opportunity to say by ballot whcth-
er we shall have or shall not have rum
sold in our midst
The Records articles would have re-
ceived no notice, but protesting as it
does, to sail under democratic colors
and declaring sentiments not held by the
party, its politics is brought into Dues
ton, and new man coming amongst
US, uttering such sentiments, at vari-
ance with the best interests of a large
majority of our citizens, can do no good.
Many democrats are striving to secure
to the people their very best interests,
are ready to sacrifice personal ends for
the common good, and all such can be
trusted to vote as they please.
DEMOCRAT.
Smyrna, October %, 1882.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

- MY beautiful dark iron or
W dapple gray HORSE, years old.
SsVX livery stylish, sound in every particular,
AACa=%nice action, splendid driver standing
IN stable makes M difference. any lady can drive
him, he is thorough family horse and not afraid
OF the cars, his qualities are very rare, he is Is
hands high and weighs 1000 pounds, he was rails
ed within miles OF Smyrna and is well known
to many of our citizens.
One Piano EndSpring Buggy, Shifting Top, cost
S3O' ana Is as good as new, has not had tire cut
or a bolt tlghtened, the wood work was seasoned
months before ironing, best handmade white
hickory wheels, steel tires and axles and is first
class in every particular.
Sewing Machine Buggy. with shifting top has
seats, suitable for a family or would make a
nice market or business wagon. all in good order
A top Sewing Machine Wagon, very suitable for a
business wagon in good order and newly done
up. one $50 set of Harness, hand made only
used few times. heavy set of Harness, in
good order. A very extra large Bull Buffalo
Robe. Carriage Blankets. Linen busters 1
Carriage Cover, containing 80 yards. Whips
one nearly new cost 50.
As-The above will be sold to the highest bid
der. as they are sold for want of use.
TERMS.-Sums of S25 and under. Cash. over
that amount credit Of months will be given
by purchaser giving bankable paper, with ap-
proved security Nothing 70 be removed until
the Terms are complied with.
J. u. PRIMROSE.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Death of Mrs. Annie E. Quillen

Death of Mrs. Annie H. Guillen.
Mrs. Quillen, wife of Armwell L.
Quillen, died at his residence at Duck
Creek, on Friday last, at the age of 81
years. She was the daughter of the
late Joseph Disch, and married Mr..
CULLEN thirty years ago. AS a school
girl and a young lady she was known
as a person of great amiability. a
happy temperament that characterized
her whole life and made the home of
the united couple singularly happy
one. She was aquiet but ardent mem
Der of the NJ. T., Church. uniting
with it when she was fifteen years
old. She was never q robust woman
and for some years it was evident to
friends that consumption was making
a slow but sure claim upon her deli
cate frame. For the past two or three
months the decline was more rapid
and the final summons did not come
unexpected. Her remains were atten-
ded to GlenwOod cemetery on Monday
afternoon by very large number of
relatives and friends, Revs. Quigg,
Gordon and Haines taking part in the
funeral services. Mr.. Quillen, who is
leftswith n deaolate home never hay
ing had childrep), has the warmest
sympathy Of his friends.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate
GTiSt Mill, Farm and Dwell
ling House.
The undersigned, as Executor of the last win
and testamentOf Jesse s. huntington, deceased,
VIII sell at Public Sale, at the Hotel of f.
Thomas Clayton, in the town of
Smyrna
o. Thursday ths 2sN DAY f October, 1884,
Ats O'Clock, p. NJ,

Al O'Clock, p. NJ,
All that Grist MIL Mill Seat and Farm or tract of
land ana premises, situated mostly i'm Little
Creek Hundred, Kent County and State of Della.
ware, ana lying on the State road leading from
smyrna TO Dover, four miles from the said town
OF SMYRNA, and miles from Dover, and adioin-
ing lands OF Richard NJ. Cooper lands of Elihu
JEFFERSON, lands of Ephraim $. Garrison and lands
OF ". Denney, and containing Seuelti,- Four and
,lay g1hay AcreS V Land, be the same more of less
luis properly IS KNOWN as the HOifeeker Mills
high state of cultivation, "
=, Also, at the same time and place the Dwelling
House and lot situated on Commerce Street m
!he towa OF smyrna, Kent County and State OF
Delaware, adjoining lands Of the Trustees of
smyrna Circuit NJ. +. Parsonage, and lands of
Michael Bllndt, and having front on Commerce
street OF 30 feet and running back l56 feet 10
PETERSON street The Dwelling House is in very
good repair and is very convenient in its appoint
ments.
by '' VI ''io
JOHN H. HoFFECKER, Executor.
D. " "AIpoNi Aucuoneer, sep low
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
New Advertisements.

The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Public Sale-J. II. Primrose.
Clothing, &c.-J. f. Phillips.
Guns, &c.-Tilghman.
House Furnishing Goods-M Megary
4 Son.
DissolutiOn-Beckett & Mackey.
Dress Goods, &c.-John Wanamaker.
Pear Growers read the advertisement
of Randolph Peters in another column.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Water Works.

The most important question before
our people is that of some preservation
against fire. The chief need is a good
supply of water. Our houses are built
compactly together, mostly wooden
structures, and if any town needs
specially good facilities for fighting
fire, it is Smyrna. Our very construc-
tiOn-narrOW streets, elOseness together
of the houses, the infammable material
used in their erectiOn-makes some
provision, if there be any regard to
safety at all, imperative. Under GER
tain conditions of the weather and
other adverse circumstances we are
utterly unable to meet a sweeping con-
hagratiOn, that is possible to occur at
any time. The subject comes up natur-
ally after every fire, but like "nine
days wonder" dies out as soon. A
reiteratiOn of a fact however import
ant, becomes stale, fat and insipid :"
and may be allowed to pass by as an
idle wind, but such a relation to the
subject does not lessen in the least its
Importance to our community, and
they may, 1--WE hope nOt), find it out
some day to their cost.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Supporting the Temperance Tic


The following resolutions were pas
sed by Smyrna Grange, No. y, P, Of H,
showing the position they will take in
relation TO the legislative ticket.
Resoieed BY this Grange that the nomi-
nations made at Dover by the Temperance
Convention, October l4th 1884, is accepta-
Bile 70 this Grange and they do hereby
heartily pledge their support.
Resolced That the above be sent to the
SMYRNA TINES for publication.
BY order of the Grange,
WM. S. JONES, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
FOR RENT.

StorehOuse on Market Street-glass front tood ai1dd
all modern improvements. Would make y sOn an
stand for Millinery or Notion Store. AlsO ~
Ofice on Market Street.
Apply 10 nal
W. W. TsCHUDY, smyns' dc"
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
For the Smyrna Times.
a Warming TO O1r Earrners

a Warning to Our Farmers.
Mr.. EDITOR There are men rem
resenting to be advertising Il stock of
dry goods to be brought to SMYRNA
soon and put on sale at far below their
value, viz calico two cents per ward.
muslin three to four cents. ticking
three cents and other things compara-
lively lOw-Of these they have samples.
not bolts or pieces-after this being
slowed away in the Uranium of the in
nocent farmer, the peddlar starts to
unhitch his horse and depart-but he
seemingly forgets he has with him a
pattern or two of Uery cheap CASHMERE.
which he now shows up. OF course as
he sells muslin, etc, so low his cloth
certainly is ditto, and the farmers, two
chances out of three, purchase. If
musllns, calico, &C., can be disposed of
so low, Philadelphia, New York and
Boston would be purchasers at once, so
why come to Smyrna or elsewhere to
dispose of it. Now dear farmer buv
your cloths and wait for the muslin,
&c, and get left the lUOrst kind.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

A PRESS of locals has crowded out
editorial and other matter intended
for this issue.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

The Rector, Wardens and Vestry of
st. Peters Parish return their sincere
and heartfelt thanks to those gentle
men who 50 faithfully and successfully
laborod for the saving of their Church
and Chapel, when they were in such
imminent danger Of destruction bv fire
on Saturday last
Smyrna, Del., october 2Oth, 1884.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
For TIC Smurlit Times

Mr.. EDITOR-Deo II desire TO
express my thanks to the men who
worked so nobly in putting out the
fire on my house. The names that I
now recollect particularly, are Wilbert
Glanding, Thomas Davis, T.. G. Walls.
r.. NJ. Fowler, John w. Stephenson
Edward Harrison, Charles f. Peregov
and many others that | do not know
their names. GEO. d. COLLINS.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

Warren's Entire Wheat . Flour, SUBJ
stitute for Graham Flour, at J. B.
Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22

MILKs s, RARRATT

y y
A0$Z Wishes to inform the public that
$itsT he is now prepared 20 do all kinds
~NW Of GUN work at his residence ON
Union Street Orders left at either
VIM. FAIRIES Stove Store or J. c. Lassell d Co. Is
Carriage Works, will receive prompt attention.
A full line of Breeeh and Muzzle Load
ing Guns always on hand, cheap.
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
MUSIC.
Mrs. y. III. Groves

Desires TO notify the citizens Of smy mytlnn1ilsin
vicinity that she can take few more PSP orPce on
Music (PianO and Organs) at her esls organs
and Pianos. aus
Smyrna times., 1884-10-22
Gbs smgrna Gmes.

,ylnI2W@, De/.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dot o. 1885,