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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-30

lDS ptiSSS.
Dry Hard Maple, per cord So so
Dry Oak 3 90
Dry soft wood 2 rs
DEAN & Co.
X. Woods & Sons respectfully ask the
ladies to call, examine and get prices on
their fine shoes before purchasing. They
have a very fine line throughout and ev-
cry pair IS guaranteed to give satisfac.
ton.
Every pair of shoes in ouf stock are
solid. No paper soles in our store and
every pair warranted to give satisfac-
ton. The price has been reduced al
most one-haf for a short time.
r. WOODS & Sons.
CASH o PoULTRY.-We are now
ready to receive live poultry of all kinds
and pay the highest market price. We
want nothing but fat, plump poultry.
We are located in the old bowling alley,
opposite Star Hotel. German Bros.
SPECIAL SALE.-I shall offer for sale
during the e thirty days my very full
and complete stock of millinery, at great
ly reduced rates. 1t is all seasonable end
of the lates: styles, selected with the ut
most care. Call and secure a bargain.
GEO. M. BISHOP.
Rooms tor rent by
PETER GAsPARD.
Ifyou want a .trictly pure sugar syrup
call at Carl & Bishops.
CANDIEs-I shall keep a fresh stock at
all times OF the very best.
P TER GAsPARD'
When you ask for Badger soap-see
that you get it.
Crockery! well, call at the Bargain
Store.
Carpets, Rugs, and Portiers at the
Bargain Store:
r, Woods has some nice rooms to rent
very cheap.
Guaranteed pure Maple Syrup and Sugar
at Carl & Bishops.
ROUND OAK-If you want a wood heat,
ing stove, buy the Round Oak-best in
the world. w. w. WoeDs & Son.
An immense display of stationery of
all descriptions, at Lying prices, at the
Bargain Store.
BooK-BINDERY.-Tas. Fitzgerald, Alex
andria, MINI. Leave your work with
H. c. Capser.
R. Woods & Sons hns Of childrens'
shoes is complete and their prices are
lower than ere ever known before.
r. Woods & Sons have wood tor sale
cheap.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
SharpIeSS Bros.
Chestnut and Eighth StS.,
PHILADELPHIA.
HAMBURGERS' CLOTHING
nos. 22O and 222 MARKET ST.

Volume, Variety and-veracity. these
three comprehensive terms apply to our
stock and our statements. The two former
appertain exclusively to our merchandise,
and the latter defines our utterances re-
specting the same. These statements are,
withal, cOrrelative, contingent and depend
ent, and we contend that it has been due
to their happy combination and their pre-
served harmony that we have attained that
measure of public faith which has been
maintained in the spirit of pride, conf
dence and appreciation. In some form or
other this house is brought to your notice
every day in the year And the story is
ever new. These walls contain a world
whose activity we alone can portray. To
be a commercial historian demands the
highest order of self respect no less than
the truest regard for our readers; and So
as we seek to interest you from day to day
in what we are doing, it is always with an
acute consciousness that the reliance We
have inspired is prize to be defended
protected and jealously guarded.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

New CASTLE COUNTY TEACHERS
1NsTITUTE.-The Sixteenth Annual
Session of the New Castle Teachers
Institute will be held in the Opera
House, at MiddletOwn, on the 18th, 19
2Oth and 21st of November. Col L.
f. Copeland of Harrisburg, Pa, Col.
Geo. w. Balm, of Lexington, KY, and
Hon. Will Cumback, of Indiana, will
be the evening orators. All these gen.
tlemen are orators of national reputa-
ton, and are right at the front on the
lecture platform. The following well
known Institute workers have been Sc
cured DR.. George NJ. Phillips, princi-
pal of the Normal School at West
Chester DIR. +. o. Lyte, principal of
the Normal school at Millersville, Pa,
Mrs. Alma Sager Welsh, of Bloomsbury
Pa; Ex-Sueprintendent James NJ.
Coughlin, of Luzerne county, Pa; Prof.
J. A. Whitelock, of Cape May, N. j.,
and others.
The TROUBLE ON THE COUNT AT
WILMINGTON.-The Democratic doc
tors of Wilmington, who have for years
been mixing all kinds of doses for the
Republicans, don't like to take their
own medicine. The Republicans
caught on to some of their own ways
and worked the racket so sharp as to
get the better of them, and it was two
days and not until serious time was
threatened that the counting was pro-
ceeded with. At the close of the can
vass the Democratic election inspectors
handed in "A written protest signed by
them all, reciting that there was over
whelming evidence that the city had
been carried by fraud on the part of
Republican inspectors in accepting the
votes Ofnegroes from Pennsylvania and
Maryland and accepting bogus tax re-
ceipts as evidence of qualification to
vote. The pAPtestants further request
the attorney, ,SSSsral to examine affida-
Wits of fraud e4bNi44sd and to institute
prosecutions NaaigSt ne parties impli-
Gated AS re YsSvSacN Of the board
of canvassers n merely ministerial, the
board has no right to go behind the re-
turns. The significance of the protest
is chiefly in paving the way for possible
contests in the courts hereafter.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
To Philadelphia
and Return
Without Cost.

Most everybody within hundred miles Of our store IS
talking about the generous plan. It's ade-brnger No
question about that Wanamaker & Brown are the head
and fronof the clothing business in Philadelphia sure We
buy cloth direct from the mills We manufacture the cloth
INTO Clothing We sell Clothing direct the people who
wear It, There profits lost in selling it. therefore
We sell at the lowest prices possible so as to the LARGEST
business There no question about the goodness of our
Clothing No better can be manufactured There is no
question about the variety You get choice out of the
greatest largest best choicest Clothing stock in all Pbila
delPha There is no question about the price
There's no question about anything except-Can you,
A RESIDENT OF SMYRNA,
get to Philadelphia while Wanamaker Brown keep open
their offer to pay your fare Philadelphia and return?
It's filling store with crowds of BUYERS every, dav
That's what it done for purchase the ticket at your
station at regular excursion After you've bought the
proper amount of Clothing present your coupon and
we pay you the price Of your excursion ticket
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
.SharpIeSS Bros

This seasons Silk offerings are
especially noteworthy because
they surpass all previous efforts,
both as regards price and diver
sity of assortment.
BLACK ALL-SILK DAMASSE
20 inches wide, in new and beau
tiful patterns of the latest weav-
ings, EQn ayard. Inappearance
this OIO' superb fabric resem-
bles those of much richer tex
lures, and should readily COM
mand 75c.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
HAMBURCERS.

Despite the empty cry about advance
we will demonstrate our promise by reduc-
ing usual market quotations. We will
prove to you that we are selling best made
clothing for less than can be found else
where, and "by the way' there is not a
store in Wilmington that keeps such q
large stock Of the finest grades of goods.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
matr&H4akAs'S.
PHILADELPHIA. Monday, Nov. 10. 1890.

Now the long evenings are
here, what greater pleasure
than a good book? Our new
Book Catalogue (sent for the
asking gives over 5000 titles
to select from.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
BLACK CHEvIOTS.

Are the leaders this season and we are
fully prepared to meet all demands.
$l2 buys an elegant all-wool suit in
straight or round cut sack. Sl5. Sl8 and
$40 buy the better ones, but our $l5 suit is
the one we 'harp" on most.
Cut in either sack or cutaway frock, thi:
$l5 Black CheviOt makes the nObbiest
suit you ever saw.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
AT PRESENT.

All the School Books need.
ed in the Public Schools, as
we'll as a full stock of School
and General Stationery, al
ways on hand. All Staple
Groceries kept full, and prices
kept down. All other goods
at cost, some below. Bargains
in Dry Goods and Notions.
Want to close out by March
Ist, 1901. nss' raaf 90
J.B. COOPER.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
$4,000 Pairs

Of Lace Curtains, purchased by
us in Europe under the old tariff
regulation are here at the former
figures, Notwithstanding the re-
cent advance. Think of fifty
thousand pairs and you will get an
idea of what a business we do in
Curtains
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

The Delaware CITY NeUs gravely de-
clares that uncertainty is fatal to con-
fidence. We have disputed many pro-
positions but this Is not enc Ofthem.
An old Methodist brother praying with
hagrant earnestness at a revival said /:
30 Lord thou knowest the longer we
live the older we grow " Upon which
wag remarked that he supposed the
Lord never had palmer proposition
10 consider. -Eperg EUeninq. l-L--
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
BOOKS

Webster's Unabridged Diction-
ary, $2.I9; with index, S2.69.
George Eliot's OR Romola, 3"
handsomely bound and illus
trated, $3.50; worth Sc.
Dickens Complete Works Us
volumes $5.
Thackeray's Complete Works
30 vOlumeS) $5.
WAVERLEY NOVELS, com
plete in II volumes, Sc,
GEORGE ELIOT"S WORKS Is
vOlumes), 81.
Picture and Juvenile Books in
large varieties at reduced prices.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
SUN
FOR
1881.

Some people agree with THE SUMS
opinion about men and things, and
some people don't; but everybody likes
to get hold of the newspaper which is
never dull aud never afraid to speak
its mind.
Democrats know that for twenty
years THE SUN has fought in the front
line for Democratic principles, never
wavering or weakening in its loyalty to
the true interests of the party it serves
with fearless intelligence and disinter.
ested vigor. At times opinions have
differed as to the best means of accom-
plishing the common purpose it is
not THE Suns fault If it has seen
further into the millstone.
Eighteen hundred and ninety-One
will be a great year in American poll
tics. and everybody should read THE
GUN
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
Chenille Curtains

With Fringed top and bottom at
CT a pair. These are beyond
w comparison, and are cOnsid-
cred the fullest value we have
offered this season. All the fash
iOnable cOlOrS.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
At any other counter you
can do as we'll accordingly.

Measured by inches the
difference between a Jacket
that fits and one that slOuches
isn't much. It's an impassi-
BILE gulf to most makers, just
the same. Very likely you
know it to your sorrow.
Look at these-Jackets,
Sacques, listers. Was ever
anything Of the kind neater or
trimmer? Try one On-long
or short waist-any shape.
There, isn't it fit? More,
isn't there style to every fea-
ture of it, from the set of the
collar to the hang of the
sleeves? We hear only words
of praise for these garments.
In all the top-bud-of-Fashion
styles: fur trimmed half and
full shawlCOllars.
Cheviot Jackets and Refers, bound and
plain stitched edges s. to SIS
Seal Plush Jackets $40 to $50.
Same, fur trimmed, s25 to $50
40in. Seal Plush Sacques, Sl5 to ESQ
The idea of getting a hand
some picture, neatly framed
in oak (I9x24), for s. !
That's only one of the surpris-
es in the picture store. Pic
lures in white and gold frames
(I9x25), $3.50 up. In silver
frames, same size, $3.50.
A very little money will
cover your walls with real
works of art.
John WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
HAMBURCERS.

Special inducements in Boys and Chill
dren's Suits, Hats, Caps, Neckwear, etc.
A box of water color paints for every boy,
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Governor Biggs Monday appointed
Iobn GRAY as Superintendent of the
public Schools of Sussex county vice
lanes H Ward, resigned.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
County and State Items.

The United States Fish Commission
ill operate a 100 acre shad fishing
noar the Delaware River Wilmington,
next spring.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

A theatre troupe, styled 1.-The New
York Lyceum Company" is stranded
in Dover and an imported pug dog is
held for the board of the company.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Haines Dixon, of Port Deposit, Md,
aged fOrty-fve, was struck by train
on the railroad bridge at Havre de
Grace and instantly killed.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

James Z. ShallcrOss, recorder of
deeds. has on his farm near McDOn-
ough the champion large hog Of the
eonnty. 1t weighs about $50 pounds.
lie has also raised one of the biggest
crops Of potatoes in the county about
twelve hundred bushels.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
Shoe Department

Two representatives are men
toned to give an idea of prices.
The stylish "DOra" Patent leather
Vamp Slipper, with single strap
of Red Russia Leather, CE
Extremely fashionable. d.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
Maryland Items.

w. Kent Sparks, a prominent
Queen Anne's county farmer and poll.
tician, is dead, aged 65.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Bishop Fowle: has been assigned by
the board of bishops to preside over the
delberation of the twenty-third session
Of the Wilmington conference that
Conyenes in Centreville, Md, begin
ming on the 1Svh of next March.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

The Baptists of Dover who have not
had A regular preacher since the reno
val of Rev. Mr.. Williams, extended a
cali to Rev. Maurice Penfeld Fixes, of
The Crozier Seminary, and it has been
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Second crops of strawberries and
raspberries are now being picked in
lower Delaware and in the contiguous
Maryland counties.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Cutting ARRAY at DeHtOn.- Daring
the progress of the election at Denton
last Tuesday, a quarrel took place be-
tween Grant Roe, young farmer of
TuckahOe Neck, and Warner Hignutt.
Roe, it is said was drunk, and abused
Hignutt until he became 50 exaspera-
ted that he used his knife quite fre-
auently on ROe's face and head, cut
ting him in several places. Roe's
wounds were dressed, and his condi.
ton was considered by his physician
dangerous. Hignutt was released on
bail.
LICENSE WINS In MARYLAND.--TwO
weeks ago there did not seem to be the
least fear among the advocates of the
Prohibition law in Maryland, that there
was any danger TO be apprehended.
| During the last week however it was
evident that the advocates Of the pro-
posed license law were making a deter
mined and as the result shows, sue
cessful fight. &
Thus after trial of over nine years
Cecil returns to the license syst EN-.
That the result was fair expression
of the popular will cannot be denied.
Whether the popular Will was wise or
unwise remains to be eseen-Cecit NelOs
Emil S. Hanf, jeweler, Frank L. Ba-
ker and Charles e. Griffith, of Will
mingtOn, who were arrested in Berne'
on August s, 1889, for alleged pick
pocketing, have brought suit against
the canton Of Berne for 5000, and
James H. Hoffecker, of Wilmington
sailed for Europe to- day TO press the
suit. He is accompanied by his wife
The three Wilmington gentlemen
have also retained a Berne lawyer to
prosecute the case 10 court. IL Will be
remembered that the three men were
arrested whileona a pleasure tour. 3
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Gevernor-elect Pattison is expected
to shortly make visit to his old home
in Quantico, Wicomico county, Md.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
Great ROomY

Indian Clothes Hampers, decor
ated with cOlored splints, CIR
to Sc each. UOO'
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Gen. Joseph B. Seth, commander of
the State fishery force, says the scarcity
of oysters is attributable to the non.ob-
servance of the eulling law.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Maybe a quarter Of a mile
of Dress Goods Counters!
Niles and miles Of SheI01ng
behind them, and all Aeabed
q0iH the grandest gathering
of a0O0eU st~fs 7Oe eger had.
That's the plain, bald, CEN
trail fact. The details would
weary you. Even the story of
single sorts it too long to tell.
We touch now on this, now on
that, but it's only a touch
just enough to set you think
ing.
Take the modest cost goods,
a single price-37!c-at one
counter. Dozens of sorts:
Stripes mixtures
jacquard effects ombre effects
and each in perhaps a dozen
Styles. 11S S00U ODIHS Us I0e
e0er Aad al 37!c. Let four
stand for forty:
o7lc Anwool Tricot good wool Better than
) III anything we know OF in town at 3713c-
better In quality, better in weave, better in
dye SOC would be the mark outside. 81
inches, II cOlOrs.
.z1o All-WOol DiagOnal, 81 inches. In the
0/2C right light il has a creepy look in any
look fever 37l3c Dress COlOrS had the
right to be half dollar here it is. cOlOrs.
.-I~ Lady Grey Checks about Shepherd Plaid
| 5 /2C size but in seven right colOrs. Exactly
the same stuff is sold in town at soc.
Worth it-bnt wouldn't you rather save
Pic yard? 81 inches wide
80 Sergy stuff from France. Fine wool,
| ) /2C with broad, Illuminated stripes 75c
would not be out of the way for it the
round town price 623c. No matter, 37l2c
takes it here. 33 inches wide.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
Closing Of Mails.
Opening of Mails.

oo,ng North, $50, $50 A. NJ, $50. 7.2O N.
Going South, $50 A. NJ, 7.2OP.M
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
CIorh Top ButtOned Shoe

Foxed with Glazed Kid and
tipped with Patent Leather, CE
Especially desirable for OO'
dress occasions.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

H. A. Roe, of Denton, has over 1900
baskets of sweet potatoes stored in his
new potato house upon which he ex.
poets to realize good profits.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

The congregation of Christ Church,
Dover. met at the usual hour of wor-
ship on All Saints Day, and the rector
WI Gibson, cOnsecrated the new al
tar which had been presented by the
children of Mrs. Lucinda H. Bradford
in memOriam of her.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

,,.or, the North, Il.OO A. NJ, 900, 1A5P.M.
Erom the south. 7S5, 1l.SO A. N.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

1t is stated the next Legislature will
try to strip the victorious New Castle
Republicans of their power, by substi-
tuting three or five County commits
sioners for the present Levy court
which has eleven members, one from
each hundred. and depriving the sher-
III of many emOluments by attaching a
regular salary to the Office.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
The Fast Black C.. B.

Corsets, in all sizes, have been
reduced from $1.25 to Too
pair. Gracefully shaped IIU'
and are warranted to fit like a
glove.
The surprise of the Shirt De-
partmsnt is our famous New
York Mills, with solid linen
bosom and wristbands at 55c.
each Well worth 75c. Full
regular made. Fit guaranteed.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
China Silks

Are here in very full varieties,
including a wide range Of eXquis-
ite shades and lustrOus
black. Prices exceedingly low.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

crowd and such intense excitement
that the governor was asked to order
out the militia, but he told them to Sc
lect special officers and keep the peace
themselves. In the excitement the
Republican judge left the room and the
window was closed for an hour. An
other Republican judge was selected
aud the balloting went on without fur
ther trouble. There was also consid-
erable excitement in NanticOke and
DapShnrn
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
Floor Space is more than Trebled

have been bestowed avsy this expansion
the happy results of grateful aactiOn
contemplate these things and want naugurae
business here with universal welcome
The occa on one rejoicing There in it than the
selling of merchandise. hCusewarmng- of
acknowledgements part of support which has
made this grand improvement possible
ALL THE OLD DEPARTMENTS will be found greatly en-
aged mproved the stocks comprehensive
venences for shopping complete.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
Floods Of LIGHT

Have been introduced into the Building There NO DARK
CORNERS in part of these beautiful i'm
portant item those who selecting Dry Goods everyone
will admit
Tropical plants waving evergeens-the wealth of
floral beauty and delicious perumeare symbOca of the greeting
extend Chrysanthemums of the and beautiful
varieties that Messs Graham q Son the florists furnish
the zenith of their boom will add in their quiet charming way
additional warmth words of welcome
1t particular wish that there shall be hahearedness
about this coming and give both and country
opportunity participate in it, have apart these
RECEPTION DAYS
Commencing this morning and continuing the balance the
We open all the doors and invite famae
the appointments of this New Store For the
WI a brief
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
GRAND OPENING
OUR NEW ST.OR.F~
WE ARE BACK HOME AGAIN.

What a transformation in a few short months? can
the Old Buildings
grew little present greet proper
this beautiful which
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Thursday afternoon young cOlored
girl named Burton, whose parents live
near the Dover Water Works, tried to
get out of the window, the door being
fastened, and the button holding the
sash gave way and the sash fell on the
child's neck, killing it instantly.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Arrests tsr Illegal ShOOting-Three
men from Pennsylvania-One white
and two colOred-were arrested by
Constable Parsons near Still Pond on
Wednesday and taken before Esquire
Starkey, charged with cunning with
out license. They were convicted and
fined $40 and costs in each case. Not
having enough money to pay the
fines their guns were held as security
and they were given thirty days to
redeem them.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Wilcox Stafford. colored, who
killed Krnnett Chambers, also colored,
near McDonuugh. on saturday night
week, was on Wedne 5day afternoon ar
rested by Constable Thomas Mote of
Newark and committed to New Castle
Jail by Squire Smith of that place.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

The three-masted schooner, John w
Hall. built at Frederick for Cover
nor and State Senator-elect, John w.
Hall, was launched on Wednesday.
The vessel is 1873 feet in length, SO feet
beam, 9 feet depth of hold, and has
capacity of 600 tons.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12
.,,urna Rranoh .rrains.

coin North, 7l5, s28, 1885, A. NJ, S.42 4.4O p NJ.
,oing south, $50 81 A. NJ, 4.4O 5.55, 1892 NJ.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Address THE sun, New York.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

There were 81 Prohibition votes cast
in Sussex county. Seaford cast 26.
Little Creek l6, Broadkiln, 13. Lewes
and RehobOth II, Georgetown Z, North
West Fork 6, Broad Greek 8, GumbOro
2, DagsDOrO l. Baltimore l. None
were cast in Cedar Creek, NanticOke
or Indian River.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

On Thursday evening last in Milfor d
the Right Rev. Bishop Of Delaware ad-
ministered the rite of confirmation to
a class of nine. They were all hut one
OF middle age, and white hairs showed
that several had put off their public
profession till late in life.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Doctor of HsERry w. F. Hines
is considered . aNSd physician by our
people and has 4TeA been called upon
to set birds FeE and also dogs but
Thursday capped the climax, when
he was called upon to set the limb of a
chicken. Mrs. Jos. Rasin, near Lank-
ford, had fine Brahma hen run over
and to save it sent it in to DIR. Hines,
who set the limb and thinks the hen
will get along all right ChestertOlUn
NeUS
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

., Inc election in Sussex was one of
deal os esxeittement. There was a great
poIls pulling and hauling around the
In Tis,I1s Is tnere was no serious fighting.
-''''ie Creek there was such dense
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

The Centreville Observer says that
the Australian ballot system worked
satisfactorily and smoothly in Queen
Anne's county, and that it is there to
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

The NJ. f. Church of Laurel, was re-
opened Sunday. Preaching at 1920
oclock a. m, by Rev. I. E. Terry of
Dover At 3 o'clock a Sunday School
Mass Meeting was held, addressed by
visiting brethren. AT 7 p. m, preach.
ing by Rev. w. w. w. Wilson of Smyr
Smyrna times., 1890-11-12

Judging from the way that the Meth
Odst Episcopal Churches are voting on
the question of admitting women as
delegates to the General Conference
Of that church, the women will not be
admitted In some places the women
themselves have worked directly
against the proposition.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-01

At Dwight Place Church. Rev. George A. Pelton, late of Watertown, Conn, breaches at both morning and eve ming services 70 morrow.