Smyrna times., 1885-12-09

AN NJ. f. Church item: A. asks B.:
6 How to remove paint ?" B. answers,
g have found that coat sleeve will
take a good bit of it Off"
Miss S. B. COLLINS only asks YOU to
look at her line of Ladies', Gents and
Children's Silk and Linen Htudker-
chiefs and Muffiers. 4
THE Fruit Growers National Bank
has bought the store house adjoining
that institution, belonging to J. E. Col
Inns and for the past year in the Occu-
pancy of II. r. Mustard & Co.; terms
private.
THE Conclave of HeptasOphs, of this
town, have received from the Supreme
Secretary of the order, draft of 900
to be paid to Mrs. Ann Wood, widow
of the late VIM. Wood, recently de-
ceased.
JOHN f. PHILLIPS is ready for
Christmas with an elegant line of Silk
and Linen Handkerchiefs, Silk and
Cashmere Mufflers, Gents Fine Neck
Wear, Umbrellas, SC. Call early be-
fore stock is broken.
Mr.. FARMER, who has superintended
the construction of the stand pipe,
which will hold 81, ops gallons of water,
says it can be filled from the well in
two hours when the pumping appar-
atus gets in working order.
AN old teacher of this town says he
would like to take the Green Spring
school for a week under the old regime.
The intimation is that some of the
unmanageable boys would need new
jackets at the end of that time.
WE are authorized to announce that
Miss Henrietta G.. Moore, the gifted
temperance speaker will give an ad-
dress at the Town Hall on Saturday
evening. 1t is desired that everyone
who can will be in attendance.
ALL persons who contemplate max
ing Presents would do well to call and
examine the New Stock of Novelties
Just received at J. p Hoffecker's. 4
THE list of appointments of Miss
mot Mrs, as the papers often have itl
Henrietta G. Moore, of Ohio, embraces
the Teachers Institute here on Friday
and KentOn the evening of that day.
The lady who sees her cook with a
brand new bonnet the exact counter
pnrt of her own feels anything but
flattered." The above item from an
exchange is a pretty good straw to
show the way the wind is blowing.
THE NJ. F. Quarterly Love Feast,
which was announced in our last issue
to come off tomorrow night, was held
on Monday night, because the date
first announced would bring it in con
flict with the Teachers Institute.
THERE will be a special service in
St. Peters Church on Sunday next
at $50 P. NJ, subject of sermon, Evil
Speaking" The citizens of our town
and vicinity are cordially invited to
attend. W. B. GORDON, Rector.
The days are colder growing,
The raw nUr-eaSter'S blowing,
The beauty Of the Indian Summers fled a;
The tramps are disappearing,
The time for snow is nearing,
The little boy is fixing up his sled ~
A. P. GRIFFITH & Co., real estate
brokers, have sold the house and 6I
acres of land at Smyrna Landing, be-
longing to Mrs. Vesla Ishell to John
Brown. of St. Lawrence county, New
York, for $1,000. Mr.. Isbell intends in
few days to remove to Pennsylvania.
SCHOOL teachers now attending the
Institute would do we'll to select IL Gift
from Wilmer B. Smiths stock. Rich
and Rare Napkin Rings, novelties in
Silver and Gold, Watches (must-sell
prices), Chains, Royal Gold Spectacles
at $3.50, Collar Buttons, &c. Three
doors west of POstOilice #
The boys have had a chance since
Sunday to practice their skates on ice
"a thing that did not require any urg-
ing. They have been content with the
Persimmon and other ponds, the mill
pond not freezing strong enough be-
cause of the high winds.
JAMES w. ANTHONY is carrying the
residence on the "home" farm, pur-
chased of his father, to which he re-
Gently moved, through considerable
| alterations, changing doors, putting in
bay windows, &C., and giving it Il gen.
eral papering after the modern designs
And now the merchant wary,
Will deem it it necessary
To have an advertisement well displayed,
played played,
Within his favorite paper,
For that's the proper caper,
By which to catch the coming Winter trade
trade, trade
The following named scholars o.
White Hall school have made the best
average in scholarship and department
during the month ending November
30th: Jessie Lewis, Bessie Slaughter
Sallie Lewis, Eva Rawley, Willie Har.
rington and Arthur Carrow.
CAUTION should be used at all times
in regard to FIRE, but the utmost eau
tion should be used when high winds
and dry weather are prevailing. There
were more narrow risks from fire dur
ing the high winds of a few days age
than our people are generally aware
of.
THE postOffice of Dover is a Fedora
Office, but it was not draped nor closed
on last Tuesday in respect of the deatl
of Vice President Hendricks. Will
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pOstOflice in Smyrna is also Fedora
office, but there was not the slightes
emblem of mourning to indicate it wa
such. Another explanation wanted.
G. F. LIPPINCoTT, who has an
nOunced from time to time in these col
umns his readiness to do plumbing O
all kinds, again notifies our citizen
that he is ready lin which he has a
experienced plumber to assist him) +
put in water, hydrants, washstands
pave washes. &c, in the best manne
and as cheap as good wOrkmanshi
will admit.
DON'T be afraid to look at iewelry
watches and especially silver and silve
plated ware. for holiday gifts. Dom
be afraid Nothing else is so chast
beautiful. and you will be surprise
and pleased at the moderate cost, ele
CANT rich designs, and variety in silve
novelties. Only, come early so we ca
engrave any name you wish on then
7 WILMER b. SMITH, Jeweler.
The new dwelling house of Mrs. n
: H. Carter, VIM. T. Johnson, VIM. N
, Lewes, the double dwelling of Jos. T
Wright and Jas. Wrinkle, are eI
closed and advancing rapidly toward
completion. w. =. G. Bells is nearl
completed That of p. Graham & Sol
has the walls up but the roof not "
on, while the large store room for G. ]
| Hppincott is nearly ready for occl
5 pancy.
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