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Smyrna times., 1888-12-05
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Letter from PHILADELPHIA.

thanksgiving was very generally oh.
served here. Nearly all of the business
houses were closed. There were exer-
cises at the different churches which
were largely attended.
AT the theatres extra matipees were
gwen ana here many of the unem-
Ployed pleasantly passed a portion of
the afternoon away.
Inc following marriage notice an
! Peared IN the papers here the other
day: 0'"o'
BOY OhER-HUTS0N.-On the 2Sth ult. in Camden
Caoagy a. py hey' W II: Burrell at his residence IS
SS,9!opfir, T.; T. T. Boyer, Of Brenford Del. and
MISS Eiia r. HuLSon. of Denton, Md.
We extend congratulations
we met one Of your towns business
men up here last week, Thos. JefTer-
son, OF Willumsen's. We think Mr. I
has an appointment in view about the
size OF a postmastership. Well. there
are plenty of far less worthy men who
have received similar honors.
This Is Institute week. isn't it2 Wa
know what that means Supt. Handy
Us usual has an excellent program. and
doubtless the proceedings will be inter
esuhg ana instructive to all. We
would like to be among the familiar
faces of Kent's teachers for a dav or So
but our time is too valuable.
Here is an incident | heard n short
time ago. Isuppose it may be proner.
~ classed among the sequels of the
election, and as it has never been nub-
Ilshed to my knowledge, l give it to
your readers. 1t was a wager between
young man and his best girl. It il
said you know, the whole world loves
a lover" and and anything relating to
those In this interesting predicament f9)
IS readily accepted The bet was in
this wise If Cleveland won, the nm
tlals were to come off immediately II
Harrison proved to be the successful |
candidate he was to don her pug's col. !
lar and chain, have its blanket thrown
over his shoulders and be led nv the
taIr Dulcinea over a certain snecifad |
route In prominent part of the citv |
Inc result you know, the lady won 0f |
course. The gentleman, tbinking
doubtless to be let off from fnlflIinc, tboo
contract, came up promptly. But no
that would not do, she was to pluckv
TO give up that way EVERYTHING was
carried out to the latter Think of il.
Imagine the spectacle! But. "AU's |
well that ends we'll" In the near f,-
ture' they say, there is to be n cera-
mony Joing them together in links far
more lasting than those of steel
Phiia., Pa, Dec. Srd, 1888. ILL.,
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Death Of R. H. Armstrong.

Richardson H. Armstrong, one of the
most widely known citizens of Thor
oughfare Neck died suddenly at his
residence near Taylor's Bridge last
night, aged 66 years. He was in, his
usual health when he went to bed, and
had been about during the week at
tanding to his business as was his Gus
tom. He, however, has been for two
years subject to attacks of something
like spasms which came on him at i'm.
tervals of several weeks, and it was an
pretended by his friends, as it resulted.
that they might sometime prove fatal.
1t has just been six months since he
lost his wife, making the year one of
special and sore affliction to his family
MIR. Armstrong was good citizen and
progressive farmer. having in his nos
session two valuable farms. He will
be missed from the community. The
funeral services will be held on Friday.
to meet at the house at one O'Clock
interment at Union Church.
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A Case of Bad Fences.

"A case pending in the court of New
castle county, for impOunding cattle in
Ihoroughtare Neck, was brought to a
conclusion last week. 1t was James
w. Spruance VS.. William Truax-an
action for the impounding of sixteen
head of cattle belonging to the Dlain-
tiff by the defendant. The cattle were
running at large in school district No.
68, in New Castle county in violation
OF an act of the General Assembly.
The cattle were advertised according
TO law and when the sale was about to
come of replevin was served and the
plaintiff sued for costs.
William Truax took the stand and
stated the circumstances of the i'm
pounding of the cattle and his claim
Tor the expenses of the impounding and
OF the expenses of keeping the cattle
for 80 days. w "'''0
Mr.: Ward, Mr.. Spruance's attorney
stated the grounds ofthe defence to
the jury briefly, stating that the cattle
were in the field but a very short time
and they got there accidentally. and
That there was no legal notice no writ
ten notice, given of the impounding of
the cattle. James T. Mofit an over
seer on James H. Spruances farm was
put on the stand. He testified that he
turned the cattle out to drink and
while they were out he went to emf
some wood. In his absence the cattle
strayed on to Mr.. Truax's land. He
went after them and drove mart of
them back. The remainder Mr.. Truax
drove up and impOunded, and refused
70 give them up when asked to do So
The fence was good the cattle went
through the bars. He received M
legal notice of the impounding of the
James w. Spruance, the plaintiff
TOOK the stand, and testified to the CON,
dition OF the fence, the method of wa
tering and to receiving verbal notice of
the lmpounding of the cattle. Wit.
ness offered Truax $40 for the DAMAGE
done by the cattle. which was ref1sed
The lawyers after hearing the wit.
nesses argued the case, but the court
made no charge to the jury. The Iat.
ter after deliberation rendered a YER.
dict in favor of Truax of SlS5,75 fniI
amount claimed, with interest.
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Hunn-Leinberger

JOSEPH B. Hum. who has been en-
gagged in the tOnsonial art in Smvrna
for some years led to the marriage al
tar on Thanksgiving night, Miss Emma.
daughter of Jacob Leinberger, the cere-
mony being performed at the BRIDES
nome 6y the Rev. G. w. Dame, using
the full ring ceremony. There were
no formal invitations, but the friends of
the bride and groom who wished to
see the crowning act of happiness of
two who had been lovers for sometime.
consummated, quite filled the rooms.
and were hearty in their congratula-
tons at its close. The bride was dress
ed in cream cashmere. The Opera
House Orchestra were present and
gave some of their best music. The
ceremonies were followed by bounti-
tul collation.. The happy couple have
gone to housekeeping on Mount Yer
non street.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05

AT meeting of the Citizens Hose
Company Monday evening it was de-
cided to hold their annual Fair and
Festival January 9th, 10th and 11th.
1889. A committee of arrangements
was appointed, consisting of seven of
its members: H. d. Boyer, John r.
Robinson, Chas. A. Barnes, J. B. Scott.
Frank Boyer, Geo. M. Stevenson and
Thos. Jefferson. Anyone wishing to
contribute anything can do SO through
any one of the above committee.
H. d. BOYER, Secretary.
FOUR or five boys who have become
lmltators of Pawnee Bill's COWBOYS got
SO on the rampage at Clayton Sunday
IN their exploits as to be presented to
Squire Book, who imposed a fine of
Sl:5O on each for breaking the Sabbath.
The boys of this town have been in
dulging in throwing the lasso quite
freely recently, and in one case the
rope lodged around boys neck, drag
ging him from horse. In Dover the
boys were not only equipped with
ropes, but also with pistols, and last
week a boy was shot in the play. it
was thought at first fatally.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05

WHAT the poets say about " Hope
springing up in the human breast. u
has passed beyond the poets fancy into
big aspiration in Delaware where the
life has been crushed out of reforms
Former legislatures have been appealed
to year after year in vain: that hone
has returned again to those who were
weighed down, is apparent in the
frightened eye and more elastic step.
The chief question, and that which
opens the way to many needed reforms
Is the one Of a new Constitution. CO.
equal with this is that of the assess
ment and collection laws. The House
and Senate will be brought face to face
with each other, so the people can see
who is for the government and reguIa-
tions proceeding from an outgrown
constitution or who is for putting Della
ware abreast of the civilization of the
age.
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Personal.

l.. Irving Handy, Superintendent of
the Public Schools of Kent county. and
Misses Carrie Budd, Mary Spruance.
Kitty Storm, Lizzie Mcdowell, Emma
HOugh, Annie Doughten and Lizzie
ParrOtt and Principal, w. G. Lake of
our public school are in attendance on
the annual Institute at Camden this
week.
Cards have been issued announcing
the marriage of Alfred l.. Hudson, Jr.,
residing near this town and Miss Fan
ME Hill, youngest daughter of the late
Henry F. Hill, the ceremony to he per-
formed at the residence of the brides
mother, on Tuesday 11th inst.
Among the Thanksgiving visitors
and those home Tor the family reunion
on Thursday were: E. Wilmer Collins.
of Camden, n. j.; Irving T. Cooper, of
Pierce's Business College; Charles J.
Waters. of Philadelphia John Ran
som, of Wilmington; Mrs. Anna Hea-
ton, of Wilmington Mrs. Henry Fos-
ter, of Philadelphia, guest of Mrs. J.
Harvey Speakman w. w. Smithers,
of Philadelphia, guest of Dr. w. T.
Smithers; Clayton Fisher and wife,
guests of Mrs. r. +. HOugh.
George B. RussOm, of GreensbOr-
Ough, Md, who was a clerk in the
store of Clements 81 Temple thirty
years ago, spent Thanksgiving day here,
guest of Geo. A. Hall.
Miss Sue Quigg spent Friday in
Smyrna en- route home from Dover.
She was accompanied by Miss Name
Culbreth.
Jas. G. Lassell who has been quite
sick the past two or three weeks is, we
are pleased to state recovering.
Capt. John COsden, of Chesterville.
Md, has been spending several days
with his daughter, Mrs. Geo. NJ. Stew
ensOn.
Mrs. M. II. Carter, of Smyrna, is in
Dover, suffering with a peculiar dis
ease that temporarily deprives the pa
tient of sight. She is reported to be
improving.
Misses Carrie Lassell, Julia Griffith.
Lillian Wilds, Sallie Pratt and Bertha
Smithers are spending their Institute
vacation in visiting friends at dis
tance.
Miss Anna G. Large, trained nurse
from Blockley, Philadelphia. and per-
sOnal friend of Mrs. w. O. HOfecker.
Who has been with her in the Capacitv
of nurse for several weeks, was called
on Saturday last to Washington. ID. c..
to attend Mrs. Senator Hawlev. Mrs.
HaWley, previous to her marriage.
about a year ago, was the assistant
nurse IN the same institution.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05
Sale of Real Estate

Willard G. Pierce has bought of Mrs
John G. Bailey the property corner
Main and Mt. Vernon streets 1.-THE resi-
dence during his life of DR.. VIM. Cum.
mlnsl, paying therefor the sum OF
$1,000.
E. II. Beck who negotiated the above
has also sold lot corner North and
Delaware streets, lis by 264 feet to the
Creamery Association for S4OO. The
erection of building for the creamery
Is to be commenced at once.
The real estate of the late John
Wright, of Clayton, was sold at public
sale in this town on Saturday. Farm
No. l, containing 100 acres, sold for
$2,485 No. 2, 100 acres, for S4 ,OO5, and
No. 3, so acres, for 81 900. They were
all knocked off to Jas. D. Wright, of
Kenton, one of the heirs.
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Thanks.

The Mite Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church extend a vote of
thanks to the ladies and gentlemen
who SO generously gave their time and
talents to help make the Thanksgiving
entertainment a success, Thanks are
extended to the gentlemen who so
kindly acted as ushers, to the proprie-
tors OF the drug stores having charge
OF the sale Of seats, also, to the public
Tor their liberal patronage. Amount
realized, $1l4.7O.
By order of the Society,
r. RIGGS. Secrefarv
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05
That Rabbit

Last Friday afternoon there was q
novel scene on the Del. & Cbesaneak 9
hallway. The afternoon mixed train
had proceeded as far north as Wood
land, at which place an effort wa.
made TO- drive large flock of sheen ON
car; The sheep were naturally on.
posed TO the summary proceeding and
made fun as we'll as delay. Ali the
train men, from the fireman to condnc-
tor Johnson the passengers from the
rawnee Indian chief "Cyclone.D with
MS red blanket, buckskin legginos and
whlte squaw. to Judge Russ1m. Of Den.
ton, and the surrounding neighborbosd
from the bareheaded urchin to Conntv
Commissioner =. T. Roe and Cbist
Justice Smith Of Oordova.-all took ON
active and personal interest in the shin.
ment of those sheep. Early i'm The
fray, just as the frightened sheen rvero
huddled In front of the narrop la
form which led to the open car, a rab-
OlJ Jumped up, and as it darted bv mar.
rowly missing the savage kick of Chief
Justice Smith, the whole crowd let the
sheep go Snd chased his HaiIsbin to
the woods some distance away. Again
the sheep were brought up to Close
quarters in front of the car, but An ac-
tive, pernicious, high tempered ram
shot high into the air and as IL sailed
directly over Judge Russum's glossy
beaver that gentleman ducked his head
eJaculated gentlemen of the iurv-
may it please your honor"-and at
once retreated to the passenger car To
wipe the mud from his hat and file a
demurrer. The other sheep followed
the example of their leader and were
tearing away over a twenty-acre field
AGAIN and again they were brought nm
70 close quarters, but each time the ur-
uomesticated rams would jump high
over the heads Of their tormentors. and
would be followed by the whole flock
once iorbearance ceased to be a virtue
anu an effort was made to run the
sneep down and catch 'emD singIe
nan1ed. In this every one made dis-
nnal failure excepting County Commis-
sloner Roe and Pawnee CvcIona i,
1hey both caught a sheep and fhrougb
suese Two captives as decOys. succeeded
~ settlng the remainder az tha Aool4
On Ine car. just at this exciting neriod
anODher rabbit was seen and ii ~
cnase winch followed Pawnee Cvclone
VIZ again the hero, for he cauobt tbat
RABBIT and carried iton the tram wbare
~ ~ was conveyed to the wi0wam near
Ooroova, where, with dog meat owl
eggs ana cheese, those red beogars bad
q spmptuous repast sss'''S lau
a the delayed passengers on the
DelaWare Division would know u,bv
they waited an hour at Clavfon Far the
Chesapeake Division train 81 mat ~ y con- m
nection, they will be informed ~ call
ing upon Judge Bussum ~ denton. %.
4. Roe Of Chapel, Justic. Smlth az Dor.
dova and conductor Johnson az the
railway service.-E Easton Gasetfe.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05

The following is part of the an
nOuncement sent out from Dover OF
the annual meeting of the Delaware
State Grange, and the questions to be
considered:
The fourteenth annual meeting of
the Delaware State Grange, which will
be held il the House of Representa-
uves in Dover on the 11th, 18th and
18th OF December, will be the most in
terestlng and important gathering of
Changers ever held in the State. Re-
sides the election of new state master
to succeed A. n Brown, who has re-
moved from the state, it is expected
that some decided action will be taken
TO create a Grange sentiment and infu-
ehce which will be an important factor
III the naming of the United States
Senator to be elected in January. and
also that the future policy of the grange
In the matter of the freight discrimina-
ton question will be outlined and
adopted.
It is not at all likely that the Grange
VIII ever become a political machine
run IN the interest of any faction or
political creed, but that it will endorse
the selection of man for Senator who
Is opposed to oppressive trusts and the
monopolistic .and oppressive squeeze
tO-death policy of great corporations is
almost certain. What the GRANGE
wants in Washington" said a LEADING
Granger Monday, 1" is a man of un,
doubted faithfulness, of unquestioned
power. He must be a man who can
defy railroad influences because he is
independent of them, is not a coward.
ana mas a constituency at his back be-
ileVlng MIN to be worthy, and giving
MIN the fullest confidence and sun
port. Party lines sit lightly on or are
Tepudlated in the Grange. Men of
OOth political parties want reformers
more than they want party success.
There is enough here to indicate that
the Patrons of Husbandry have in view
longer vision than simply the cult
walton of their crops and what pertains
TO the farm. The evident intent and
object aimed at is that of hand in the
choice Of United States Senator. the
conotrlling influence of which is hos
tlllty to the railroad. Without taking
up the question whether their fgbt
with the railroad is a legitimate one or
not 1t has no connection with and
should not be dragged into the choice
OF Senator, whose business it is to
represent the varied classes and indus
tries of the state. A lawyer is no more
disqualified to fill the position of sena-
tor because he has the ability to be the
attorney fon a great corporation than a
Granger has to go into our Legislature
and make laws because the wheat he
has grown has gone to feed criminals
or been passed through the still into
alcohol.
There are some questions entirely
outside of farming pursuits that thew
had better not meddle with too much.
The Grange will do well to attend
to its legitimate business as a societv
and what dabbing there is in politics
and other things be done as individu-
ais and not as an association.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05
AT THE CHURCHES.

Rev. G.. W. Dame had fair sized
audience at st. Peters church but not
so large as he thinks the occasion
should call out. He believes that
Thanksgiving day should be special
day, day when the people of all 9th
ers should flock to the house of God
with thankful and reverent spirits
prompted, by that highest evidence Of
a true and good heart--gratitude for
favors done and benefits received. He
preached to them ably on the subject
reviewing the progress we had made as
a nation and a people, and while there
were many things to be regretted in
our political, moral and social condi.
tion, believed that we were maxine .
steady advance, and that the world on
the whole, was growing better.
At the Methodist church there uos
better audience than for several wears
but far short Of what might have been
expected The services were mr. 1ssp
duced By an appropriate and well snns
anthem followed with prayer bv Prass
siding Elder France. The pastor RaS, eS
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05
For the Smyrna Times.
Letter from Clayton.
,T; DEAR IIMEs,-With your permission

DEAR TIMEs,-With your permission
l will once more '''''''0 l
Beat the ample field
lry what the open, whatthe covert WELD
here in Clayton. We are keeping NJ
our ehd OF the procession, so far q.
marriage and giving in marriage is con.
cerned, mixed up agreeably as thev arc
with their attendant gossip. Drenaro,
tons in flowers, fruits. presents cbicL
en- salad, and heaps of good cheer NJ
little rivalry is now exercised bv tbc
Two leading denominational churches
ior popular favor, with the odds incIin.
ing at TINS writing with the COld Side,
or NJ. p. Church. ' '''O'
81, rom business view CLAYTON is now
IKE Notwithstanding for sometime
TO turn up. The railroad people are
resting from the unusual strain Md
upon thelr energies during the past sea
son IN handling vastly increased bne.
mess. The improvements made in the
early portion Of the year are annie
now To accommodate the fall trade
neHc7 operations are confined simDlv
10 making good the wear and tear on
Tue tracks. This period of inaction Is
Ill measure compensated bv the town
authorities carrying out much needed
surface drainage, besides keenino mn
the usual street grading. The coatinT
Vi oyster shells placed on the principal
streets nave been rendered hard and
compact, atiording great satisfaction TO
muse dolng business with teams.
rade among the stores is good
"Ty because the railroad emnIoves
uGai altogether VIII them. This in
ADDITION with the trade from-from-
the-near-by country folks assures a
bright fall season. "
In poLtlcs all have submitted to the
inevitable except the two hotel keen-
erS' whose heads are sore vet from bet-
IIng heavily upon-Cleveland beino
1hur-man. Each of them were badI9
caught on the Brice telegram from
new York the night after election he
SiueS taking two to one bets the dav
previous on Cleveland being elected
The cowboys of Pawnee BilI's wild
West Show, which stranded fay
weeks ago at EastOn, Nd, came here
70 the number of ten and took possess
SION OF The old Tippett" farm house
where they have since remained. They
Drought with them some property in
ponies mules, wagons and an ancient
looking overland mail coach. The
ponies are rugged little creatures and
mad evidently known all about the
hardships of frontier life before tbev
came here, to judge from their looks
nave been nearly all sold. So has the
olher property, and all forlorn the old
coach stands in the dreary yard saving
as 1t were mo body seems to want me :;
mutely appealing from its ronGb
weather beaten sides to the passer bv
The personnel of the men with their
VIDE trimmed slOuch hats COVERING
lneIr long unkempt hair, their short
riding Jackets barely concealing the al
eailhre revOlvers stuck into a CARTRIDGE
oelt' would be picturesque in the ex-
SIrelne' u ana not their surroundings rob
mem OF this bit of romance. and invest !
mem with the sympathy always given
- 'ne-busted. Yours truly,
Clayton, DEL, Dec. Srd, 1888.
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and has a
Grand Variety of Valuable Presents
The following is a part:

Fine Gold Watches for Ladies
and Gents; small Silver Watches.
Open-face and Hunting-case. for
Ladies and Misses; fine Silver
Watches for Men and Bows
watches are very cheap. Ladies
Gold Watches, from SIS to S65
q splendid Watch for $40 and fine
all prices. "''ii''
GH5AA.7INS.-The Al very best Roll
Gold Chains very low and tbe
manufacturers written guarantee
Ior b years steady ware. and if
then there is defect, YOU get a
new chain free.
GOLD RINGS.-I have a laroa
stock of 1Sk Rings for Wedding
or Engagement If we have not
the right fit can get it at ? davs'
notice. Large stock of all kinds
OF line Gold Rings for Gents and,
Children. Don't fail to see them.
Sleeve Buttons, Collar Buttons.
Scarf Pins, Lace Pins, Brace Pins.
and Bracelets. All these are GOOD
and selected for the iewelrv
trade and not sold in stores.
Gold Pens, Tooth Picks. Pencils
as Charms, &c.
SILVERWARE.-Ym have
only to look at the display to be
CONVINCED you need seek no
Iurthler, not even in the whole
sale houses in the city.
Clocks in every style and price.
Great variety of presents for
CHRISTMAS which we cannot men
Call early and make YOUR Sc
lection and we will put it bv for
you and save the anxiety wheth-
CT IL VIII be gone.
All kinds of Repairing done in
workmanlike manner and war
ranted.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-05

The President sent in his fourth an
nual message promptly on the reas-
sembling of Congress on Monday. It
Is a long document covering all the
points usually embraced in a Presiden-
tial Message, differing in this particu-
lar with the preceding one which was
limited to the Tariff question. Mr.
Cleveland's friends speak of it as an
able document, while the Republicans
regard it as a scOlding paper, the out
groupings of disappointment at the de-
feat of himself and his policy. The
striking feature of the message is his
adherence to the position so boldly
proclaimed a year ago in favor of tariff
reduction which led to his defeat.