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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-14

THE SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
q he service yesterday morning Rev. J. L.
Vaace. pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church, read the reports of that church for
prosperity. There have been forty Two
members received, twenty-six on profession
of faith and sixteen by letter. There are
now 336 members, 40 of these being on the
nor resident list. The Sabbath schools have
enrolled 361 scholars, taught by SO teachers.
The funds disbursed amounted to $11 $50 As
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
JOLLY STRAW HIDE.
Brandywine Springs Guests Enjoy Them
selves These DAYS.

Brandywine Springs Guests Enjoy Them
selves These DAYS.
Special CORRESPONDENCE EvEHIEo JouRrAL
FAULKLAND, Del August 90 -About
twenty-five young people of Midtown
took a very agreeable straw-ride last even
ing. to DR.. l.. II. Balls near BrRndywine
Springs, in large farm wagon drawn by
four horses decorated with sleignbells.
At DR. Balls they were Joined by mum
her Of the guests of Brandywine Springs
Hotel
Nora Sweeney, the Irish comedian"
and Jig dancer, who has amused the
guests at the hotel so often this summer
returned to her home In Philadelphia
yesterday.
Another progressive euchrs party will
be given in the parlors of the hotel this
evening.
An entertainment is announced to
take place in the Brandywine Springs
hall some evening this week
Miss Belle Crawford of Philadelphia.
who has been spending the summer at
Peach Blow Cottage has returned
home.
Miss Edna Leach returned home yes
terdaY from a visit TO Phenixville, Pa.
Miss Susan Talley returned home on
Sunday evening from weeks visit e
friends in Philadelphia,
Miss Lizzie Kelleher Of Kaolin, Pa.
Is visiting Mrs Cor nbrooks.
The Brandywine Springs Social Clui
will give hop at this place on Saturda,
evening.
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ras REED BIRD sEAsoN.
Two Little Sufferers RrEaov, d. Society
News Republicans to Organize.

Two Little Sufferers RrEsov, d. Society
Hews.-Repnblicans to Organize.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
New CASTLE, August 26 The local
sporting men are making preparations
FOR the coming reed and rail bird season,
which opens next month. The present
Indications are that the delicious birds
will be more plentiful than for years
and guns and boats are being put in
order for constant use. There are also
several thoroughbred setter and pointer
dogs in the city that will be used
Throughout the season. Hiett Graham
has Just purchased q handsome Irish
setter. The marshes above the city
were swarmed with reed birds yesterday
A base ball club composed of small
boys, calling themselves the New Castle
| Jr Club, went TO Wilmington in hnck
| belonging to ]. w. Johnson, yesterday
afternoon, and succeeded in defeating
/ the Wild Rose team Of that city in an
interesting game, by score Of 70 2.
Barret, the eleven-year-old son Of
Barrett P. Conner, Of Sixth and Delaware
streets, died yesterday afternoon after a
long siege Of typhoid fever. The little
fellows mother, who has been lying az
| the HOtuL OF AtANAt - tomplcAcAg NNSA
come BY the shock, but Is receiving the
attention of many kind neighbors Mr.
Jonnor's family has the sympathy Of this
whole community
An infant child Of John Larkin, who
resides on Pearl street near Delaware
died yesterday morning Of cholera in
fantum.
A score II carriages containing th'
membe and friends Of the New Castl
Base Bali Club, left town shortly afte
noon yesterday. The party returne'
I with smiling faces, notwithstanding tn
crushing defeat which they received.
The various children's classes OF th'
: M. E. Church will leave the church TO
e morrow morning at o'clock for McFar
. lanes woods, where they will picnic 70
the day.
5 The Hushebeck orchestra's third an
, nual festival will open in the 0per
House on Thursday evening and conJinu
throughout the week.
The Republicans Of the hundred wi
: meet in the City Hall on Thursday ever
ing, elect delegates to the state conven
ton and organize for the campaign.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

ELKToN, Nd, August 25.-Dr. George
G. Faville, yetei mary surgeon in the
employ Of the Government, this after
noon, visited the farm Of r. Il. Steele at
Appleton, Cecil county, in company with
Dr.. J. II. lamar, of the local board of
health to inquire into the cause Of the
death Of ten head of cattle that have
died in day or two. and the illness of
three others Dr. Fayille. after a post
norton examination, pronounced the
disease Texas fever. The dead animals
are part Of herd Of twenty purchased
last Tuesday OF Chester county, Pa. /,
drover The cattle contracted the
disease before reaching here. Others of
The same lot were purchased by farmers
of Chester county.
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RANnALL,s REvENeE.
WILMINGTON Expelled From the Atlanti
Association at His Desire.

WILMINGTON Expelled From the Atlantic
Association at His Desire.
The result Of a special meeting Of the
Atlantic Association yesterday, has
stirred up great confusion in local base
ball circles to-day. The meeting was
held al the Continental Hotel Philadel-
phia, and the following delegates
were present President James n. Bra
den, OF Jersey City; E. A.. VsnTrump,
Jr. Of Whining son Manager James H.
Randall Of Lebanon; and Manager Wal
ter w. Burnham, Of New Haven. Pres.
ident Bradeu held Harrisburg's proxy,
and Mr.. Burnham. Newark's.
Manager Kreiter Of the York club ap
piled for the admission Of his club into
the association. he was refused, how
ever. as his players are all colored men
The question Of continuing Until the end
Of the season brought about q
long discussion, during which i
was decided to continue with
four clubs. Wilmington was then ex-
PEELED from the association, the grounds
Of mon, payment Of dues" being taker
by the meeting Messrs. Randall anC
Burnharu, who ran the meeting, wer'
appointed TO make a schedule for thu
four clubs.
The action Of the association was
complete surprise to many of the stock.
holders and they were at first inclined &
disbelleve it. Mr.. VanTrump was seei
this morning and said; Manager Ran
dall OF Lebanon caused Wilmington to b
frozen out Of the association, becaus
Of that game which we refused to pla,
here last week. Randall stated at tn
opening Of the meeting that he wouli
not play Wilmington the games schedules
for this week. and If that club remained Il
the association, Lebanon would with
draw. he influenced Burnham, VIII
also voted for Newark, and the del,
gates deemed it advisable to drop III
weaker Of the two clubs, as one had I
60
The directors had not decided what Il
future OF the club would be. Two
them said that it would have TO disban
TWO others said that the club would col
tinue playing exhibition games through
out the season. The-club may sue Il
association for $500 entrance none
All the players were paid of on Satu
day, and promised to play two wee
longer. Manager Wehrle win probab
keep the club on the road this week.
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THE PLAYERS BENEFIT GAME.

DauntIsss Defeats New Castle and Be
comes Champion of the state. Ex
The Dauntless Club of his'city de-
feated the New Castle Club in an IN
interesting game of base ball at Union
street park yesterday afternoon. The
game was benefit to ex. Manager Joseph
i. Simmons, First Baseman Thomas
Lynch, and Third Baseman John d
Newell. and IL was attended by about
500 spectators Mr.. Simmons umpired
the game, and his rulings gave entire
satisfaction. Newell did excellent work
at short for Dauntless, and Lynch
covered first base in splendid style TO-
New Castle.
The game started off with Dauntless
scoring two runs and New Castle three.
The contest was then very exciting until
the fourth, when Dauntless piled up five
rms on bad errors of New Castle Both
pitchers were hit freely, but Shelley
was more effective, as he struck out sew
eral batters when men were on bases.
Whitelock did good work at short.
making several difficult catches, as did
SheaFer In left field. Dudy's bat had
an opening through which the ball
seem cd to slide every time be stepped to
the plate BE also made an error on the
emily fly that he allowed TO touch his
hands For Dauntless. Hawke played a
splendid game at second, and his errors
we're excusable Scheu covered FIRST base
in excellent style. Filming made a
beautiful catch at right field in the ninth
inning, whom two men we're out and
three on bases. thus preventing the score
from being tied.
INNINGS.
Bauntlese ..........2 Ill
New Castle. ........,J =
Base hits-Dauntless IL. New Castle 10. Er.
rors-D auntlees s, New Castle a, Eart ei
runs Daun less. s; New Castle 3. Two bose
te-Cassidy, ynch. Sacrifice hits h ues
Hare. Niswell. McCamerty struck out
Newell. Hawke, Huey, Hudson, 2; Fleming, 2
MoCafferty. Wisweil, 2 Carlin. 2; shearer
Z Duty, g. First base ON errors-
hnnntless. 6: New Castle. 7 FIRST base on
called halls-hare, Mhiteloek, Lynch, 2
Duny. Stoles bases Shelley. Hare. assidy
Madden Wiswell. Wild pitch Langston,
Missed third sIrike-HaIe, 3; Maiden, 2
NMtd throw uey. 1ime-l %. Umpire
.WRpuh II. Simmins.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

BRUCE.-On the Goth instant, Osca- Leon
infant son OF William e. and Emma b. Bruce
grave In Brandywino hundred, on
August "A. JOUR A. Grave, ged 63 years.
McCAFFREY On the I'D instant, John
McCaffrey. aged 46 years.
HOMEWOOD. In this city on the goth
instant. William Homewood aged 6s years
MAMMELE In this city on August %.
Helena. daughter of Gottlieb and Jannetta
Mammele. aged 10 years.
MANL0VE.-In this city, on the Goth in
slant, Jane, wife of John II. Manloye, in her
5lst year.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

making an investigation found one OF
the animsls dead and four dying. In
another day eight of the herd were dead
aud the balance were down with what is
supposed to be Texas fever. From what
your correspondent can learn, Mr.. Steele
paid handsome sum for the herd of
thoroughbreds. DR. A. N Raub, presi-
dent Of the Delaware College, Is moving
into his naw residence on College avenue.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
wnmen VINO Make the Rsst wives.

Members Of q Boston debating society
have almost come 10 blows over the question.
What kind Of women make the beet wiyess"
Culture was claimed ~ many TO be the first
knowledge OF household dates and ability 70
properly perform them. the third. None Of
the debatera, thought, 10 add Ia very neces-
cary quaifcatiOn-healt without which a
vie Is FAR ffOm perfection. DIR Pierce's
Favcrite Prescription will renew the hue OF
Youth in pale ana ssllow cheeks, correct irri-
tating uterine diseases, arrest and cure ulcer
alton and inflammation, a ID ilfuse new vi
tally into wasting ba&y.' ''tavorite Pre-
scriptionM is the only Medicine for women,
sold hy druggists. under a positive guarantee
from the manufacturers. that il will give sat
ietnctiOn IN every case. or monty wiA be re-
funded. This guarantee has bfen printed on
the bottie-wrap err. and faithfully carried out
for many years.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
HornIess Cattle.

Special Correspondence EVENING Journal.
NEWARK, August 20 -Rotert II.
Steele, who lives at appleton, Md, re-
Gently purchased a herd Of hornless
cattle. A few days afterward MIR. Steele
observed some buzzards lowering in the
vicinity of his new purchase, and upon
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FAR FROM HOME.
wrmfnrtsm Defeated ~ Harrisburg {;
Good Gawe.


The Wilmington club opened in Har
risharg yesterday and was defeated. The
phenomenal work of Harrishurg's thiro
Rsseman. Foulkrod. was an important
factor In the defeat of the visitors
The game was full Of ginger and re-
plete with brilliant plays Wilmington
hit the ball, but did not bunch hits Ike
Harrisburg. Galligan put up gilt-edgec
ball In left Geld, making two fine run
ming catches. Leiper, at short, played
with but one error and made phenom-
naal catch.
henry. q new centre fielder did good
work in the field and at the bat
KnouH was on second and made tw,
errors, but hit the ball. Letter ane
Murray made two base hits, and Knouf
made two singles and sacrifice. The
amnpAs
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
WILMINGTON.

Earned runs-H arrisburR, 2; WIImlngIon, 7.
Two base Kits Kagan, Grant, =; Leiper, Muf-
Corrnick Sacrifice shits-Knouff, Gittinger.
Bases stolen Jones. Foulkrod, I; Corcoran.
Double plays-Henry and Corcoran, knoufi
and Lyttle Left on bases Harrisburg, q;
Wilmington, 2. Struck out-By Baxter,
First base on errors Harrisburg, 4; Whining
ton q Timo-1.35 Umpire-kelly.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

August g. great excursions via Philadel-
mia Wilmington and Baltimore RAILROAD
Boa ting. Grabbing, fishing. grand concert,
Train leaves hes er 30 a m. Wilmington
sos a. m, rum ing via Pcrryville. Round
trip rate rom Chester Sl.25; Wilmington, 81;
children half mice
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

In the I.ombardv Cemetery are being sold
every day. Those Wishing to purchase at
present prices should do 50 - once A free
viii leave the Office OF the com
pany, No. GA Market sire, ION Saturday after
noon next az y. m for those wishing to see
! he cernnterY with q view TO purchasing lots.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

The Odessa creamery averages 1900
pounds of butter per week.
A large buzzard with It's back painted
red ard with bell attached to IL was
seen near Odessa recently.
Isaac Green, living near Middletown,
has grown white potato which meas
ures nine inches in length. three inches
in diameter, ana weighs ssyenty-tWo
ounces.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

The Last select August Excursion to
Rochester Beach via Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company.
Possibly at no season Of the year does tho
exhausted physical s. stem require rest more
than the latt,r part OF August, aad from the
numerous one-day outings presented by the
Pennsylvania railroad. everybody can readily
take a jannt that rubs OF the rust OF hard
work and brings one home again from a
short recreation With renewed enerEy. The
popularity OF Colchester as place. and the
admirable facilities for reaching II OVER the
Pennsy wanna railroad so baltimore and
thence down the Chesapeake Bay bY steamer.
give Ii well-deserved merit. The last ex-
cursion Of August has be- fixed for unday,
the tltt, leaving Philadelphia, Broad street
station. by special train at 90, Chester q. -.
and Wilmington A a. m, and running
through 10 Baltimore. connecting there with
steamer, the capacity which - ample but
in or Ter to avoid any overerowding the mum
her OF tickets offered for sale will be limited,
ii would be wise, therefore. IN these who de-
sire 20 make their going sure 10 secure their
tickle in advance.
The same low rate Of $50 from Philadel-
phia. 81 20 from Chester, and 81 90 from " IL
inington will prev all.
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ITEMS or INTEREST

Mr. Stay late-"Really. i must be going.
must sav thu Sc saddeet words ever spoken
goo by Miss Laurs -"Yuu might say some
thlnR sadder than that You might say 'Au
revoir. r-Terre HSute Express.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
NOTICE.
"
TAXPAYERS TAKE NOTTCE-CITY
AND SCHOOL TAXES FOR 1890.

The Undersigned receivers of taxes for the
City Of Wilmington Will be at No. 10 East
streets, during the months Of July and Augnst,
1890 between the hours OF and II In the morn
ing, and from 2 to Gin the afternoon for the pur-
pose II receiving taxes On all taxes paid dur
Inc July there will be a reduction of cents on
avery dollar. and all taxes paid on OF after
the first day of August shall be payable with
cut reduction aforesaid. and all taxes Dn-
paid on the first day of September shall be
Increased by the addition Of 8 per cenUum on
the amount thereof.
EDMUND mitchell JR..
Receiver Northern District, including
all mort OF Sixth street.
JOHN J. MEALEY.
Administrator OF Martin 4 Maaley. deceased.
and as such. Receiver southern District,
including all south OF Sixth street.
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III 90 70 Tolchsster.

philadelphia. Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad excursion, august st. hail to
Baltimore, steamer TO colchester Peach
81 eciAl traiA lea2es Wilmington "A a. m.
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pauntlesq
Mnm fNoa41s


Il situated on the celebrated Eastern Shore a.
M aryland II IL the queen resort OF the bay
coast Go down next sunday on the phlla-
deluhi in. Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
n xcurBion. Train leaves Wilmington ~ a a.
IA. Round trip 81 %. children. half prize.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

Manager 0'Neil Of Pittsburg will prob
ably sign Day. Esper and Anderson.
Wilmington is in the soup.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

August 3lst. great excursion via Philadel-
phia. Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
boating. Grabbing. fishing. grand concert
Train leaves Milmfnkton IA a. M. running
via baltimore 81 90 for the round trip;
children half price.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

= -sAAts[Ae ~ - - =. - -.s--g
IOrrL DHErWOODE,
Ii ATLANTIC CITY, N. j
Remodeled and enlarged; sixty sleeping
rooms; all conveniences OF large hotel; newl!
furnished, ROOMS large and airy, several hav
ing ocean view; beds comfortable, with wOvs n
wire springs. hair mattresses and feather pill
iows; closets on each fiOors particular care has
been given to the sanitary arrangemente
throughout the house; city water and gas; q II
1ells In every room.
This hotel is desirhhly located. on Pacific
avenue, between Indiana aud Illinois avenu, 4.
convenient TO the Pennsylvania and Readh :
railroad stations, and within two minutes
walk oil the beach.
The proprietress takes this opportunity te
ChRnk her friends and patrons for former
.avors In past experience ami promises Il
make Hotel Chetwoode q HOME In every
respect.
Special attention will be given to the carr
Of ipyalids. MRS. ANNIh 6RUBR
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

NO ONE of any consequence would be
caughr nsing any other than Rough on Dirt
Family soap.
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NOTICES.


NOTICE -ELEC ZION.
In OFFICE or THE
WILMINGTON COAL GAS COMPANY,
No 80 SHIpLRY STREbT.
WILMINGToN, DEL, AUGUST 20, 1890.
The annual meeting and election fer nine
directors OF this company. to servo the en-
suing year. VIII be held at this Office on Mon
day, September !, 1890, from to O'Clock p.
IN. WILL AM p. TAYLOR.
Secretary.
IOTICE.-fF YOU WANT TO SAVE
~ DOLLARS, insure your property with
HAWKINS 4 co. ne Market Street.
STORAGE STORAGE ROOM
IN for furniture or for merchandise at
easonable rates at No 300 Shlpley st Apply
to WILMINGTON PRINTING COMPANY
NOTICE.--WILI.S. DEEDS, MORTGAGES,
In agreements and c0ntr acts legally drawn,
and all real estate bus ness transacted.
q GORGE y. MARIS.
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VIVA. ROGERS
of Wallingford.

Tea Knives, Triple Silver Plate, per
dozen, az IS
Table knives triple silver pate per
dozen. $3.50
There are many other articles IN this
line that ere marked at very low price,
and are cheap If you need them. In no
case are the prices more than two thirds,
and many not over one-half price Of first
quality.
Our assortment in all lines will be
found compete. We are now opening
new goods daily.
Respectfully submitted,
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He attained the proud title Of Mr..
And 81 plsdred 10 be more thaa sr,
50 they 81 cod al the tar,
Aud nt'er did ne fstlter.
v hen lie benz DER and sn'emnly kr
-BuffalO Eypress

IL You have made up your mind to buy
Hoods Sarsaparila, do not be induced to
take any other Hoods Sarsaparilla is a
peculiar medicine, possessing, by virtue
Of its peculiar combination, proportion
and preparation, curative power superior
to ANY other article Of the kind.
An optlmist is man, who has enjoyed
bully lood luck up TO date inghaaton
Leader.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
,.AnNlNa aNn sANANulA !.
ssAnRERa Aeu SAHANuEAl.
CAPITAL, 100000
THE EQUITABLE
aHarsntes ard Trust Company
Northwest Corner Ninth and Market So
VIII rIlIarnnI DEr.

N0EEnWeb& OtlFAHT EA0tA ANU AAAf65t GN9t
WILMINGTON. DFn.
Deposits OF money received on interest
Rents and income collected and RENTED for
: moderate charge end estates OF every dc
scription carefully managed.
Z his company acts as executor. admtnistra'
Tor and guardian and receives and executes
trusts OF every description from the courts,
corporations and individuals and acls IS
loans and stocks OF corporations and IN the
payment Of coupons or rsglsterad interest q
dividends.
This company aiso guarantees the validity
performance and effect OF any contract, be
comes surety on bail bcnde and courts enc
officials are directed to accept II a. sole
snrety in all cases
Executors, ADMINISTRATORS or truBtee9 OF
tates and ladies unaccustomed to the ira
action OF business Will find this CompAn
convenient depository for money.
Wills receipted for snd safely kept W th'
charge.
For further Information. call at the ofnce
end for a circular.
WILLIAM BUSH. President.
PRESTON LEA, Vice President.
0THO NOWLAkD.
Secretary and Treasurer
DIRECTORS.
Tm. II. SWIFT, Fl. NJ. Barksdals,
samuel Bancroft, Jr., William DUPONT,
s,rsston Lea Thoa. jackson.
William Bush, VIM. I. Porter.
w. Salisbury, Jr., Joseph swift,
81 H. Carter, VIC Pennypackel
Or. j. A. Draper, j. Smith Brennan.
3. Bringhurst, Jr.. George " Massey
George W. BuRh, A. r. Robinson.
Christian Fehiger. R'nharssann,
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Ross has removed from ll6 Market
street to his new store 30 Market with &
large stock oflatest styles of Hats, White
shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Underwear
and Notions at the lowest city prices.
Money returned If goods are not satisfac
tolYi
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Special Excursion to Bay Ridge via bal
timors, SUNDAY, august 81.

Fare 81 Don't miss this chavez. Take
your IL m.ly on This selec excursion Traius
leave Make street 70 a. m, Delaware av
enue to a. m,
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

DIR. DEHARDT's Pennyroyal Pills, are
the only genuine pennyroyal pills made,
Atdruggists and by mail, I'll. Office, 203 n.
9th st. Phila. Ladies beware OF limitations
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

"a HAPPY heart makes = blooming Wis
age" So doas poor Win key.-Detrois Free
Evening journal., 1890-08-26

MEN's sins. il is said, always find them
out inhat isn't so bad as If they found Il EN-
III Berkshire News.
Evening journal., 1890-08-26
SUMMER REsolsws.


GAoE MAY POINT. N J. AMNON
" WRlGHT'S Cottages are recommended
for comfort and good table. Boaru only 81 TO
$40 per week Near the beach Apply ~
AMNnN a RIGHT. Capa MAY Point.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-17
Personal.

Mrs. Geo. II. Raymond has been Wis
iting her relations in Wisconsin since
their return from the Pacific slope a
few weeks since, and is expected to
have her visit finished aud return home
in January. Clarence b. Raymond is
taking course of lectures in pharma.
cy, in Milwaukee, and will not be
home until the last of spring.
Mrs. Elizabeth Doughten has gone
to Philadelphia to spend the most Of
the winter.
Mrs. Lizzie Myers and Mrs. Hesser
of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. f
Thompson.
Samuel G. Pratt, of Pittsburg, is
home for the holidays.
Miss Lizzie Mcdowell is in Whining
ton, representing Smyrna in the Chris
tian EndeavOr Convention.
r. Marvel, Jr.. Jas. w. Lattomus
and RObt. d. Hohecker, Jr., are home
from Delaware College on a three
weeks vacation.
Irving Cooper is home from Phila-
delphia for the holidays.
Mrs. Rev $. @. Green, from Dover.
ton return visit from Japan). came
on a visit to Smyrna friends yesterday
Sheriff Cole of Dover, made our
town a visit on Monday.
Mrs. Geo F. Jones spent several
days in Wilmington the past week, on
a visit to heruncle, John w. Cooper, of
South Murderkill hundred, who is
critically i'll at the residence of his son.
DR.. Peter Cooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. c. G. Harmonson
have returned to Clayton from their
bridal trip.