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Smyrna times., 1886-12-15

THE home-stretch, nearing Christ
mas time-trying to make both ends
meet.
THE train on the Baltimore and Del
aware Bay misunderstanding from
Chestertown to Clayton-got stuck in
the deep snow drift on Tuesday of last
week and did not get through to Clay
ton until Friday evening, the train
when it slowed into Clayton looking
as if it had come from the North Pole.
There are some deep cuts in this track
into which the high winds carry the
snow from the adjoining fields in such
quantities as to give the railroad men
good deal of trouble. Assistance was
sent from the Delaware road, but the
track spread and deposited the locomo-
tive and tool car helplessly into the
ditch, and heavier locomotive sent to
help the others out was also derailed
Thus it took four days to get the track
clear. During the delay the Chester
town passengers were conveyed over
the Queen Anne's road from Masseys.
OUR readers who were members of
the Fifth and Sixth Delaware Reg
iments Home Guards) will find an ad-
vertisement in another column which
relates to them. The Middletown
Transcript thus quotes the opinion of
Gen. McNair, of Wilmington, as ex-
pressed to Capt. Pennington:
g Yesterday Captain Pennington received
a letter from General McNair, of Whining
ton, advising the captain that the members
of his company were entitled to y months
pay. The company referred to is Company
l, Of the Fifth Delaware Regiment The
men were mustered in for nine months SER
vice and were in active duty six weeks for
which term they were paid. The balance,
u months pay is still due them The pay
is Sl4 per month, with 25 cents a day in lieu
of rations. Some of the members are fig
uring out an interest bill against Uncle
Sam, which, if allowed, would run the sum
due privates up to about $500; while the
several officers would get considerable
more. The actual service rendered by the
| members of the company was light, but
they were all the time liable to be called to
the front, and we do not know that Uncle
Sam could dispose of some of his surplus
dollars to any more advantage than to drop
few here. Very much more than three
quarters of them are still alive and their
whereabouts known"
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
Band of Hope Entertainment.

The Band of Hope entertainment at
the Town Hall on Friday night last,
gotten up with not little of personal
labor and thought, was a complete sue
cess and reflects much credit on the
superintendent, Miss Grace Quigg, and
her assistants, Misses Lizzie Beck, Clara
Wilson and Sue Quigg. The Hall was
crowded and the exercises of deep in
terest throughout, the children in every
particular acquitting themselves with
decided credit. The stage was taste
fully dressed with the American flag
for the background, above which were
in large gilt letters, For God and
Home and Native Land"
The exercises opened with Muller's
instrumental trio, Excelsior" which
was well executed by Misses Quigg,
Beck and Wilson. Little Feet q
Coming" was declaimed by Miss May
Primrose, in an unaffected and very
pleasing style. The Coming Army"
by the whole Band, was sung with
spirit, followed by all reciting the Lords
Prayer with bowed heads. This was
followed by an address of welcome by
Eddie Boyd, in a distinct voice. The
OObOllhh ACOuSi q PlOSO UAAACulO VI
execution, was sung by Hettie Rich
ards, in her usual effective style. The
next, entitled the Flower of Smyrna" ,"
a tableau and speech, by little Alice
Mackey, also brought down the house.
ETndni, an instrumental duet, by Ida
Lord and Howard Jones, as was also
Eidelweiss, by Sallie Cosgriff, were well
executed for players so young. "Sense
Versus License" by ten boys; 1.-THE
WashingtOnian Pledge" by four girls !;
"The Cold Water Band" Little
Hands and Little Feet" and "Prohi-
bitiOn Band were all done with credit.
In a spectacular sense the Fairy
Queen " was the snowy piece of the
evening, Julia Griffith taking the part
of Queen with grace and beauty, and
her twenty-four attendants looking
like Veritable little fairies.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
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Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
A Horses Predioament

The burning of the Outbuildings on
the farm of F. N. Buck, near New
Castle, (the old John NJ. CLAYTON home)
was one of the most destructive to farm
property that has been recorded for
some time-l25 tons Of hay, 1000 bush
els of oats, 1000 bushels of corn, IA
head of horses, II cows, farming uten-
slls, &c, amounting to from $4,000 to
$4,000, on which there was an insu-
rance of $4,000. The EUery Evenin0
tells this story:
" One of the horses rescued from the burn
ing Darn of Francis n. Buck few days ago
passed through an unpleasant siege before
beng recovered by its owner After being
released from the building the horse was
lost sight of, and nothing could be learned
OF Its whereabouts for nearly thirty six
hours, although a careful search had been
made. "A farmer, in crossing a marsh few
miles from Mr.. Bucks barn. stumbled
across the animal, which was in ditch.
Only its head was protuding above the en-
bankments, the body being covered in the
mud and water, and over the surface of the
latter coating of fOur-inch ice had formed,
completely burying the animals back and
neck to its head, out of sight. The horse.
upon seeing the man crossing the lot, gave
a pleading whlcker and attracted his atten-
ton. The lee so securely held the horse
that it was unable to move, and vigorous
use Of an axe was necessary before its frostv
piniOns had been severed A yoke of oxen
was then procured, and, by getting broad
glrth around the animal. it was drawn out
OF the sluice. Being without food for thirty
SIX hours and exhausted from the intense
cold, the horse was unable to stand and fell
to the ground in a chill. A large dose of
stimulants, with vigorous rubbing, how
ever, soon gave the horse sufficient strength
to stand, and after much effort it was gotten
to neighbOr's barn, and is now recovering
from its terrible suffering Though nat
urally spirited, and at times uncomfortable.
the horse accepts its treatment with as much
humility as human being, and appears
very grateful for the efforts of her attend
ants"
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
Missed His First Channe

Last Wednesday was the appointed
time for the wedding of Miss Bessie
Staats, daughter of John L. Staats. and
DIR. I. A. EnOs, of Townsend. and the
young pastor, Rev. T.. p. Roberts. who
had never married a couple, was en-
gagged to perform the interesting GER
emony and tie the indissOubIe knot.
The young minister had occasion to
make visit from home, expecting to
return bright and early that morning,
but he had not taken the Clerk of the
Weather into his confidence and the
possibilities of snow drifts the first part
of December, and thus, in a wav not
dreamed of, missed his first chance. -
The snow that had fallen the dav be-
fore and blocked the road bv heavy
drifts impeded his way, and on getting
in sight of the depot where he was 10
take the cars for home, it was to see the
train slowly moving off in the distance.
Imagine the young minister's feelings
in this untoward event The time
fixed for a wedding is as inexorable as
fate-no pQstpopemept on account of
the weather land as master of cere-
monies, he was simply left" He was
not slow in telegraphipg, the only
thing left for him to do in his situation.
the message not reaching the bridal
party until just before the time to start
to the church, where the wedding was
to take place. Their dilemma was
even worse than his: the hour had ar
rived and there was no other minister
in the place, and none nearer than Mid
dletown. A sleigh was speedily dis.
patched for Rev. II. II. Adams, and to
the dismay of the messenger he too was
absent. Realizing that it was a time
for quick expedients aud ready action.
be bounded across to Odessa. three
miles further on, for the Rev. r. X
Creamer, who happily was found at
home, and as soon as mettlesOme sleeds
could carry him he was at Townsend
the ceremony effectively solemnized
and everybody, and especially the bride
and groom, as happy as if odd Boreas "
had not thrown his snow drifts across
the path of the fayorite voun0 ,ninister
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15

ALLEGED CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAIID.
Joshua Kuh, reputed proprietor of a
clothing store on Market Street. below
Sixth, called 90. X. Hail." and Isaac
Harris, salesman, have been bound
over by Magistrate Clement to answer
the charges of obtaining $40 bv false
pretence from William Webster. n resi-
dent of Maryland, and of conspiracy to
detraud him. Webster testified that
he came to Philadelphia on Thanks.
giving Day last to visit friends: that
he was recommended to buy a new
suit Of clothes which he wanted at
Oak Hall,P Wanamaker & Browns
store, at Sixth and Market Streets
that be got into defendants place by
mistake, and was assured by them that
IT was Wanamaker's, I" that he bought
clothing for forty dollars, which did
not suit him; but when he returned II
the defendants, while ready to ex-
change the garments. refused to return
his money. Webster said that when
he asked where all the statesmen werc
Harris told him "they all had a holi-
day.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
VIM. B. SHARP'S,
FOURTH AND MARKET,
Wilmington, Delaware.
Our Upholstery Department

Our Upholstery Department
may help you solve your Christ
mas problem. There's a variety
here such as our town has never
seen. The large stock rushes us
into close quarters, but never
mind, if you've the patience to
stay there's many pretty and use
full things here for house decora-
ton and furnishing.
Our Curtain stock can give
you double-faced figured cotton
plush curtains, 3 yards long, for
$3.50 per pair. A handsome
Turkoman Curtain, Algerian bor-
ders and Cross-stripe $3.50 per
pair. A Silk Noil Curtain. Grim
son, Gend'arme or Olive, $3.50.
$40 and $12. A splendid Silk
Turkoman in one of the finest de-
signs, in crimson, gold and blue
combinations, wehave yet shown,
at $3.50; from that to SIS per
pair.
We have Lace Etimene 10
cents to IS.
Madras by the yard or by the
pair, white, cream, or cOlOred. 25
cents to S25.
Imitation China Silks. 12I
cents and Is.
In Swiss Lace we have the
newest desigps-S5 to $25.
In Brussels Lace a late pur-
chase gives us two remarkable
bargains in superb qualities and
designs, $50 and $40 per pair.
We have curtain poles in any
of the woods, ash, ebony, cherry.
or walnut with ends, rings and
brackets complete of either wood
or brass for 81 cents per window.
Count these with any curtain YOU
may select and you have the
whole cost per pair ready to 90
up.
We show TurkOman Piano
and Table Covers in new and ele-
CANT designs and colorings, 50 to
$40. Same on both sides.
Two sets each of splendid
LaceBed Sets. Crimson and blue
satin-antique lace-all we have
$3.50 from SIS, SIT from S25.
very suggestive that of a hand
some chamber.
The finest felt made in the
country is here in all desirable
shades for fancy work, 2 yards
wide, S1.1O-there's big differ
ence in qualities which you should
keep in mind.
Silk Plush, Mohair Plush,
Sateens, Silk Tapestry, velours.
IN all the new shades for fancy
and furniture work from 81, rs up.
That our Seal Cloth Coats
are appreciated goes most with
out the saying. Appreciated is
hardly the word though. We
cannot get them fast enough and
it's the lucky ones who get sight
OF them first. For elegance in
cloth coats you must have the
material right. rich dark color.
depth of pile, fineness of ,4inish
gives the .titr look-whatever you
do don't buy the plush coats, YOU
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
Personal.

Mrs. John H. Hoffecker left this
morning for Boston on visit to her
sister, Mrs. DR.. Baldwin, and expects
to be absent several weeks.
Capt. VIM. N. Jarvis, of Philadelphia,
was the guest of Geo. D. Collins several
days, leaving Monday fora trip to Cuba.
Miss Bet. Smithers returned from
Sudlersville, Md, this morning and re-
ports Rev. J. D. Rigg slightly better,
but still very sick
W. H. Pratt and wife, late of Easton,
Md, are spending a short time visiting
friends here prior to taking up their
residence in Philadelphia.
Lawyers N. B. Smithers, George V.
Massey and Jas. L. Walcott, of Dover,
were in town yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
New Advertisemants


THE attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Dress Goods, &c.-Wm. B. Sharp.
Furniture-GOuld & Co.
Christmas Goods. Frank Alice.
Dress Goods, &c.-Cooper & Conard.
Shoes and Slippers for Xmas-John-
son Brothers.
To Advertisers-GeO. p. Rowell & Co.
Election Notice-The Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Wanted-$800 on 1st Mortgage.
Money to LOan-A. P. Griffith.
OvercOats-JOhn w. Diefendorf.
Commission Merchant-E. c. Grow.
Storm COats-J. T. Mullin & Son.
Christmas GOods-Will Beck.
Back Pay For Sixth Delaware Regi-
ment-McGrew & Small.
For Sale-John H. Bewley.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15

fore no true Republican will help to bring
them on or encourage them.
The leaders of both parties, it will be seen,
admit the necessity of a revision of the tar
iff but the Protectionists are afraid of the
extreme measures of the Free Traders, and
because they are unwilling to trust them,
will be the difficulty in getting down to a
rational adjustment between the two ex-
tremes-the point we will have to come to.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE has
relieved itself from much of the censure
cast upon it the previous session by passing
the Electoral Count bill. The bill passed the
House with some amendments, which after
concurrence therein by the Senate, will go
to the President for his signature, and thus
provide a way for what might at some time
proved Il serious political difficulty.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
Business Locals.

business Locals.
For SALE-A good Coffee Mill and
a large Butter Refrigeration. John H.
Bewley.
$500, 81 900 and 81 200 to Loan at 6
per cent, by A. P. Griffith, on a 1st
mortgage.
VIM. P. Smithers has now to loan on
First Mortgages on Real Estate, 81 900,
$4,000, $4,000 and $4,000.
WANTED-On First Mortgage
w $500 on Town Property for three
years. Insurance Policy assigned as
collateral. Address TIMES office for
particulars.
Gold watches such as cost S65 club
rates, fully warranted, at J. V. Smiths
for $50. Same reduction on Ladies'
Gold watches. $40 will get watch and
chain complete. Call and see them.
They are first-class.
Spears Fireplace Heaters, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street.
FOR SALE CHEAP.-One large
No. 8, New Sunshine " Cook Stove,
lOE
want of use. Apply at this office.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's.
Somebody can get Bargain in a
New Organ at A. p. Grifith's.
Splendid stock ofiGold Rings and
Pins now opened at J. V. Smiths Jew
elry store.
Stoves-the best and cheapest-at
VIM. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COOper's.
Asbestos Stove Innings, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
meres, at J. B. COoper's.
Striped Velvets and Velveteens in
all leading cOlors at r. Reynolds &
Co.'S, Dover, and S. NJ Reynolds &
Co.'S Middletown.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures.
at }. B. CoOper's. Loops and Fringes.
The Pearl shirt is Justly noted as
being by all odds the best. and incest
lifting shirt made. Sold by F. Rev
nolds ~ Co.'s, Dover, and s. NJ. Rev
nolds & Co., Middletown.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
A splendid Assortment of Choice
Dress Fabrics in the latest and most
popular patterns and styles at f. Rev
nolds u Co.'S, Dover, Del, and S. M.
Reynolds & Co.'s, Middletown.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at J. r.
COOper's.
Cucumber Wood Pumps for sale by
VIM FAIRIES, Commerce street.
THE Perkins & House Non-ExpIos-
i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
used among children. Tt cannot ex-
plode or break. Sold only by J. r.
Cooper.
Tinware, Woodenware, Lamps and
Oil Cloths, at VIM. Faries'.
Over 100 Farms for sale. together
with some desirable town property and
lots. Send for circulars. }. II. PRIM-
ROSE & CO., Real Estate Brokers.
Best place to buy Hardware in town,
cheap, is at VIM. FAIRIES.
Fine French China lHaviland's,
Gold Band and Plain White Tea Sets
at less than Philadelphia prices. at f..
Reynolds & Co.'s, Dover, Delaware.
and 5. NJ. Reynolds & Co.'s, Middle
town.
Big drive in Gents Plated Bosom
Shirts for Spring and Summer. Call
for the " Capital" at the Smyrna Shirt
Headquarters. MEGEAR's.
A large stock of Fancy Shirts, from
the SOC Percale to the $3.50 French
Penangs, justreceived at the " Capital
Shirt (Megear's) Agency, Smyrna.
Order any Book you want, at J. B.
COoper's.
There can be no better Shirt than
the Que" sold by ]. B. Cooper only.
When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsTORIA
When she was a Child, she cried for CAsTORTA
When She became Miss, she clung to CAsTORIA
When she had Children, she gave them CAsTA
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps
at }. B. COOper's.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
GBe Smgrna dimes.
SNlTr'~0, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. Is, 1885.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
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OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cent:
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Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
DEATHS.

BACON AT New Castle, December 18th. John
Bacon, aged 80 years
MOFFErr-In Nillington, Dcoember5th. Iouiso
A. +. MOtlett, widow of Richard Mo0et. i'm the
SlSt year of her age.
kAILlEF.-ln Philadelphia, December 7th. Ann
RatliH widow of Thomas Ratlfl, and sister oi
Kev Il ID. Carrow d. D., aged "a years Until
some twenty years ago she was a resident Of the
vicinity of Smyrna.
SLAOGH IER.-ln st Jones Neck, December 9th.
annie T., wife OF Timothy Slaughter, aged Sc
years.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
FOR RENT.

One S-roomed house on West Commerce
Street, with heater that will heat rooms.
Everything in good order. Also, stable
and carriage house with it, if desired.
Two good offices on second floor. north
east corner Of Main and Commerce Streets
Possession given March LIST. 1887. For
information apply at HIRNHEIMER'S
Clothing Store, Commerce St., below Main.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15

may not buy ours when you see
them, but don't buy the plush.
O'~ Seal Cloth Coats are made es-
pecially for us; no one else gets
them and we I7,o'c hcy are yight
That you may be convinced
look at our Seal Coat for S25.
See our reduced Carpets. tbs
not too late in the season even
yet-there's many a room will
take a reduced carpet.
WIN. B. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets Wilmington
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
For the SmyYn,
A Winter Eve.
BY W. X. c.

Olear ana brightly shine the mOonbcams
On the distant hills tonight,
As they lie in solemn stiffness
GliStening in their robe Of white.
Slowly, softly, the snow has fallen.
Spread its mantle far and near.
Wrapped alike the fields and meadows.
And the forests aged and sere.
Sweely sound the merry Sleighbells
Now their music greets the ear,
Many are the hearts enjoying
II, with pleasure and good cheer.
Distant echo happy voices.
On the cool and bracing air:
Voices that seem free from trouble,
Voices that seem free from care.
" Is paSSing-tO mOrrOw'S SunShiuR
Will different aspect give
Lets enjoy it-break the routine
of these busy lives we live.
Near Smyrna, Deld0dre. Dec. s, 1886,
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
GRAIN.
nEE1CE nF
OFFIGE OF
Philadelphia I Smyrna Transportation Company,
December 18th, 1886.
NEW WHEAT
MARRIAGES

HALL. Ll.-lIAZEl..-At the residence of the brides
mother IN this town, december 9Th, by the
Rev. J. b. Qugg, Edwin H. Hall and Miss iaure
y. Hazel, all Of this town
McHEE-WARE.-Atth the Smyrna Circuit parSon.
age, December nth, by the Rev + f. White.
William II Mckee and Miss Anna Ware. both
of this county.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
TUT NC NTHVTIIW ItUIf1
New Church Work "

new C1urCn WOrK.
MR.. EDITOR:-I read the article of the
lst inst. in the TINES on New Church
Work" " with much interest 1t carried me
back to the time, eighteen years ago, when l
organized the first NJ f. SundaV-schOoI
ever started at Clayton. 1t was in what is
now the Gentlemens Waiting Room. I"
and from that day until this l have never
lost sight of our cause at Clayton. | fre-
quentiy pass by the place and always notice
with sorrow the signs of Delawnrcs dis
grace, IN the presence Of rum sh0ps and
beer saloons. My soul cries out, How
long; 0, Lord, how long" shall these cess
pools of infamy be permitted to curse my
adopted State. Now | have plan to offer,
looking to redemption and salvation for
Clayton. 1t is to make II new circuit. to be
composed of Kenton Blackstons Central
and Clayton. The preaching to be as fol-
lows: First Sunday, Kent0n, 10 A. NJ:
Blackistons, p. NJ, and Kenton again at 7
p. NJ. Second Sunday, Kenton. 10 A. NJ !:
Central, p. NJ, and Clayton, 7P. NJ. CLAY
ton to have class-meeting at 10 A. NJ, Sun
day-school at 230 p. NJ, and the local
preachers to preach alternate SUNDAYS Mt
p. NJ, tins plan to continue few years
until the societies of the new circuit grow
strong enough, then make Clayton a sep
crate charge. a second part of our plan is
about as suggested in the article already re-
fered to, namely; Friendship, Servensons
and Bethel. with a chapel at Moorton. to be
used as a Sunday-school and to hold the
ground for future development A third
part OF the plan is to sell the Smyrna circuit
parsonage and divide the money and build
parsonages at kenton and Moorton. A
fourth part of tho plan is to shut old Union
up and build over toward Odessa. if n
church is needed, and supply it from
Townsend 0YwARn
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
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Election Notice.

THE FRUIT GROWERS NATIONAL. R,NK1
SMYRNA, DEL, Dec. Il, 1886.
The Annual Election for Directors of this Bank.
VIII be held at the Banking House, on Tuesday.
o'clock, p. NJ ~
dec l5.2w n F. wILDS Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15
FOR RENT.

The desirable Dwelling now occupied
by Aubrey Vandever, on Delaware
Street. Possession March lst, 1887.
Apply to
T. ]. LAMBDIN.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15

The " Capital y Shirt will be made to
order in any style, by leaving your
order with w. B. Megear, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-15

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsTORIA
When she was Child, she cried for CAsTORIA
When She became Miss, she clung to CASTORIA
When she had Children, she gave them CAsT'A
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps
at J. B. COoper's.