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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
Bunker Hill News.
The nights are getting cool.

The nights are getting cool.
Miss Lula Gordon, of Gerardstown,
spent few days with the family of
Will. S. Laise.
Our young station agt. says that
Capt. Moore is good ear-puller, as he
has had experience in that line.
We regret to note that Mrs. Sam'l
Gold is confined to the house by ILL.
ness.
Politics is the order Of the day and
candidates may expect to be torn to
pieces before the election, then a salt
river trip for some,
Mrs. Jno. Cline spent portion of
last week visiting her son at Hagers-
town.
Mr.. Jno. Gardner is having a els
tern put in on his property, Mr..
Butler is doing the work.
Mr.. Paron Hollis, of Smithfleld,
spent Sunday with Mr.. E. r. Henson.
Rev. Engle, of the NJ. E. Church,
South, preached very interesting
sermon Sunday night to good con-
gregation.
Messrs. Robt. Gold and Albert Glen
dening paid short visit to Clarke
Co., Sunday.
Miss Maggie Lamon is visiting rela-
tives in Clarke Co., Va.
We were informed that friend Geo.
will complete his medical studies
soon we sincerely hope he will locate
in our midst.
Dept. Sheriff Miller was in our burg
Tuesday.
Miss Mamie Gold and Mrs. Hattie
Grantham returned home Tuesday
from lengthy tour, canyassing for
books.
10. 1870. GEORGE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. Michael Murphy, of Denver,
Col. who has been visiting his brother,
Mr.. r. NJ. Helferstay, for the past
few weeks, has returned to his home,
accompanied by his neice, Miss Nora
Helferstay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

A. NJ. GILBERT'S Drug Store is the
place to get pure Drugs, Medicines, Dia-
mond Dyes, Fine Perfumery, DIR. Metze s
Tooth Brush, Toilet Soaps, Holiday
Goods, Sponges, Cigars, &C., cheaper
than any place in town.
Cor. Queen and Race st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
Puny children made strong.

Don't you think your children are
troubled with Worms? Children are
often weak and puny from this cause.
There is no remedy equal to BoREMAN's
SWEET VERMIFUGE for removing these
pests from the system. Sold by all deal
ers at 25 cents. Do not be put off with
something else called just as good.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Farmers we made special efforts this
season to get you good foot gear, for a
small sum. To sell our $500 and $3.50
boots you will wonder why it is, others
charge SO much more. 1t is because we
searched the markets, paid spot cash, and
sell for spot cash,
Tower Shoe Store,
Fl. s. THOMPSON & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
Rncklen's Arnina Saliva.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by E. G. Will
liams, Jr.. & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Children are just as liable to suffer
from catarrh as grown people. The best
and easiest applied remedy is Old Saul's
Catarrh Cure,
The best reform in domestic life is
without doubt the introduction of DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup. Now no more
laudanum need be given to babies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. P. J. Bailey has purchased a
property on East Martin Street, and
opened a fine restaurant. where he
will be glad to serve his old friends
and new customers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

There are millions in it, said drug
gist when asked about DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Price 25 cts.
For some time past I've been rheu-
matte. 1 recently tried Salvation Oil
which gave me almost instant relief.
sincerely recommend it as it has entirely
cured me. JAMES GORDON, BALTIC,
Md
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

The Great Cash StOre.-Just re-
ceived, a large lot 5 and loot. goods, in
tinware, wood, iron. glass, notions and
1000 useful articles for farmers, house
keepers, astonishing Bargains on our
and loot. counters. Coffes, Sugars.
spices and Groceries of all kinds, cheap
for cash.
The great Cash Bargain Store. King
st. below st. Clair Hotel.
A. L. MARTIN, agt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders. This popular remedy for Pur-
flying the Blood, Coughs, Distempers,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Heayes,
Roughness of Skin, &c. 1t is also inval-
liable as a Condition Powder for Cows
and Hogs. Prepared and sold by
i A. II. GILBERT. Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

You can save 25 per cent. on every dol
lar on CLOTHING, Hats and Gents FuI-
nishing Goods at ], STERN'S,
Everett House Corner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
A GREAT DISCOVERYI H..ssiEFs AR.YAYYl

The only for Dyspepsq. and all K6iu, Li,er
Blood and Shin Diseases warranted not only 10 relieve
but TO cure the worst Of Dyspepsia and panacea
all diseases arising from dsorered condition Liver
Stomach such Indigestion Bilousness Sick Headache
Distress after eating weakuess Kidney Badders call
at A. NJ. GILBERT'S
Drug Store and get bottle Price Is and 70 eta Also
all kinds Of Drugs Patent Medicines aud Toilet and Fney
articles, and everything kept class drug store
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Winfield Sterling, Baltimore and
Ohio brakeman, fell from his train at
Martinsburg, w. Va, Tuesday even
ing, breaking leg, dislocating wrist
and receiving severe bruises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

THE GREAT LEAPING HORSE
Spider, is the horse that leaps over the
backs of group offull grown Equines.
Sultan dances the polka Captain cal.
culates in figures. All but a small
part of the trained animal exhibits of
the Ringing Brothers Big Moral Rail
Road Shows at Martinsburg, Wednes-
day, Oct. s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mothers, your Boys and Girls will need
Boots and Shoes this fall. Take little
time, come, look through our big stock.
Then yo1 will find and wonder why you
did not find US out sooner. Our prices
are low, quality high. and every pair
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Tower Shoe Store.
Fl. S. THOMPSON & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
MARRIAGES..

Sept. II, by Rev. j. T. Shaffer, at
st. Paurs U. B. parsonage, Hagers-
town. Mr.. John P. Bowers and Miss
Alice ]. Andrew, both of Bedington,
Berkeley county, West Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Miss Lula Huber, of Washington,
who has been visiting her parents. has
returned to her duties as clerk in the
patent office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
MEAT MARKET, CHOICE FRESH MEATS

Tire would respectfully call The
e re fs tgt b ~, 3n hand Ciio EFIiFsh MEATS
keeper can all expecting = and he best suppss
from TO 2 HaIn shoulders and mddllngs country cured
G. o. LAMBERT,
10. q Qneen ST.. Frliz Nlkels oll siand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Our Millinery Store is now in running
order. You must come to our grand
opening on Wednesday. Oct. !.
EMMETT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Miss Celia Ambrose, of this city,
who has been visiting her cousins,
Misses Mary and Ida Sharff, near RE
ly's bridge, has returned to her home;
much pleased with her visit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Stock For Sale.-Pigs, Shoats and
Brood Sows also one Cow suitable for
BEEF, and one Steer. DIV. BORDER.
Kearneysville, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Remember we don't ask you to buy at
our opening on Wednesday, Oct. /. We
want you to know that you have FIRST
CLASS MILLINERY STORE in your town.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. Luther Vanmeter, living in
Strinesville, was stricken with paraly-
sis a short while ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Remember at our opening, you are in
vited to come and look around. We
want you to see all our late Styles and
Patterns. EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Quarterly meeting at Greensburg
U. B. Church Oct. llth and 18th. Rev.
G. H. Crowell. Presiding Elder, will
officIate in connection with the pastor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

For stone china cups and saucers and
plates, Ewers & Basons. 1t is right to go
where you can save money and Bentz &
Bro. g is the Mace.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Sept. oath, in this place, Mrs. Rich
ard Magalis, leaving a husband and
three small children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
STAR GROCERY.
MUST Go-eREAT REDUcrIoS.


10 Elegant New Hall Lamps were
$3.50, now $3.50.
20 Fine Style Hanging Lamps were
$3.50. $3.50, $3.50. and $3.50, now $3.50,
S2.75, 400 and $3.50.
20 dozs. Best English Granite Plates,
Csc, Soc, 75c,, and 81, were 50c., 81, and
$3.50.
20 dozs. White Granite Cups and Sauc-
ers, 40c. SOC. Coo. doz., now just half the
former prices.
10 Elegant Chamber Sets, S2.75, 1915,
S4.75, and $5.75,-sacrifice prices.
10 Fine Tea Sets, S2.75, S4.75, S5.75,
S6.75, ! off of former prices, bargains.
Immense Stock. Come Quick. Over
STAR GROCERY. A. S. GOULDEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Fifty different styles of Chamber Sets,
and sold so low in Price. You cannot
help from buying at
BENTZ & BRO. IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

You will miss treat il you fail to
come to our opening Of Fall and Winter
Style Hats on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

A good heavy cashmere child suit at
$3.50, half wool, at
J. STERN'S, Everett House Corner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. Geo. w. Degrange bought the
old Friskey property, on South Maple
avenue, for $500.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

PUBLIC SALE. Oct. 20, at Mouth of
Back Creek, all stock and farm i'm
plements by II. +. Kindle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
NEW AND NOTICES.

Ladies' Hand made shoes are our
hobby. We defy any dealer to meet us
on same quality goods for the low price
we have put on these goods.
Tower Shoe Store,
Fl & THOMPSON q 70
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

For bargains in Clothing. Hats and
Gents Furnishings Goods call at
j. STERN'S, Everett House Corner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Lamps all new. Pretty and Cheap the
Rochester and Little Jewel. Cannot be
excelled for light. Call at once.
BENTZ & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

DEAD LETTERs.-Thef following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, Sept.
Goth, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office Oct. 18th, 1890, if not
called for; when calling say advertis-
ed.
Mr.. Charles Brooks, Mr.. P. NJ.
Bowers, Mr.. Peter Bowers, James d.
Conner, Miss Mamie Childs, Miss
Josie Dykes, Miss Jennettie Grove.
Miss Irene Brown. Mr.. G.. W. Holler,
Mr.. Charley Hughes (2), Mr.. Will
Malry, Mr.. Frank Middlekauff, Mrs.
M. Kindle, Mrs. Mary A. Sims, Miss
Josie Taylor, Miss Ida M. Walker.
w. II. H. FLICK, P. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. Geo. Knapp and family have
arrived safely at their new home in
Bloomington, ILL.,, and are well pleas
ed with the place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

That tired feeling now so often heard
of, is entirely overcome by Hoods Sarsa
parilla, which gives mental and bodily
strength.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

CUNNINGHAMfS Photograph Gallery
over National Bank is headquarters for
Picture Frames, Paintings and Engrav-
inps
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

A fine line of Paintings and Engrav-
ings for sale cheap atCUNNNINGHAM s
Photo Gallery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. John A. Wilen has bought the
Banff property, South Raleigh st. for
S675.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. Charles Dorm was stricken on
Monday last with heart trouble but is
recovering.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Pillsburg's Minnesota Flour, Elegant
Cream Cheese, Chip Beef. and new Mack
erel. Try us. l.. E. BENTZ & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

We have gotten in all our Fall Goods
and Trimmings 80 you will be sure to find
what you want at EMMERT & FIERY S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

We will have 40 or so patterns of Hats
at our opening on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

CUNNINGHAM the Photographer
makes all styles and sizes of picture
frames on short notice,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

CAMBRIDGE.-We are still alive and
kicking in this corner of the mundane
sphere and do not intend the world
to leave us entirely in the shade.
Seeding time, and soon will be corn
hus&ing. Farmers are very busy with
their fall work.
The meeting held at Pleasant View
by Rev. G.. r. Hodges of MiddIeway
closed this week.
Cambridge School closed the first
month last Friday with an enrolment
of fourteen and daily attendance of
eleven. Parents. send your children,
if you expect them to learn anything.
Constant dropping wears away the
rock so steady attendance at school
gives the pupil untold advantages.
Parents, it is only by your co-opera.
ton with the teacher that the educa-
ton of your children can be accom-
plished.
Oct. 1st.-'90. G.. Il. f.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Testimonials.-West End Phar-
macy, manufactures of Wolfes' German
Stomach Bitters, Aug. 4, 1890. Dear
Sir-after carefully using your German
Stomach Bitters with my children and
myself, l most heartily recommend it
as the best stomach bitters I have ever
used for cholera morbus and dysentery.
You're Trnlu
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. Howard Santman has been il
for some time but is improving.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
15c. The Ideal Cook Book. 15c.

For fifteen cents will mail postpaid
this valuable receipt book, containing
225 of the very best receipts. interleaved
with RULED PAPER, substantially bound,
red edges, round corners. Send 2-cent
stamps or silver.
ETAGENTs WANTED. Address S. NJ.
HICKMAN, Publisher, Book Binder and
Paper Box Manufacturer, HAGERs-
TOWN, MD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Mr.. Henry G. Farris, formerly of
this county, died in st. Joseph, Mo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Messrs. Emmert & Fiery had a sue
cessful fall opening Oct. /.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Sheriff Miller, Messrs. Grimes,
Barney and Stern, took the prisoners
to Moundsville last Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

The funeral of Mr.. Isaac B. Snod-
grass will take place from his resi-
dence at the Big Spring, Sunday
morning, at 10 O'Clock. Services in
the Trinity Episcopal Church. Inter-
ment in Norborne Cemetery. He died
Oct. Sd, aged about As years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

w. IL. MILNE.
Manufactured and sold only at West
End Pharmacy, corner Martin and Raj
eigh Sts., Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
WM. PHIALIPS. MERCHANT TAHOE

WM. PHILLIPS, MERCHANT TAILOR,
WEST BURKE ST.. MARTINSBURG. Keeps constantly
hand large ard complete Cloths Cassi-
meres and FANCY SUITINGS, Foreign aud Domestic,
which he is prepared to make short notice
enable terms specially made OF STYLISH SPRING
SUlTINGSl E4TCall and examine my stock
WIN PHILLIPS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
LOCAL NEWS.

Entered at the Post Office at Martlnsburg,
w Va, as Second-Class Matter.l
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Don't fail to read Thompson 4
Tabler's great fall announcement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Don't fail to come to our opening on
Oct. /. EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

Internal Revenue Commissioner
Mason, who was recently greatly
shocked and startled by a telegram
from Morgantown, w. Va, inform.
ing him of the death of his mother,
has telegraphed from that place that
the report was entirely erroneous,
and that he found his mother alive
and we'll on his arrival there.
Ex.GovernorPhillp Francis Thomas,
who was for many years a central
figure in Maryland politics, died in
Baltimore.
Judge Alvey passed a degree for
the sale of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal to be suspended, however, to
allow the bondholders of 1874 to car
~ out their offer to assume the liabil.
tiles, and operate it as waterway.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
THE nAKKETJ.
MARTIEsBURG MARKETS.

The Herald For The News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
BANKS AND BANKING.
II. ]. SEIRERT, Prest. THE J.. &. WILSON, Cashie
PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF MaRTlRSBURG, W. VA
BANKING BUSINESS IN ALI IT'S BRANCHES.

Having the best arranged Banking In the state and the mos
guarantee faithful, satisfactory
DIRECTORS E. c. Williams. Miller. John H. Potter
robert lanon O. w Mckown, A. j. Thomas Geo $ Roush ~ d.
Boyd, Henry j. Seiber Discount FRIDAY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04
BORENAN'S
COUGH SYRUP /!

SURE TO STOP A COUGH.
Cures Hoarseness, Colds,
Group, Coughs & Asthma.
Price 25c. at all dealers. Don't be
fooled or coaxed into taking some
thing else called just as good.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-04

H. S. THOMPSON & co.
Smyrna times., 1890-01-01
Personal.


H. Q. Conrad, Esq, of Wilmington,
spent several hours in Smyrna on
Monday and took occasion to visit
Belmont Hall. He was much inter-
ested in the fine old mansion, dating
back as it does to 1875 with its many
ancient but beautiful relics which were
kindly shown by the hostess. Mr.. c.
lives in a house similarly designed,
over 100 years old, a short distance out
of the city.
Thos. S. Moorton, of Philadelphia,
son of Prof. MOOrton, of Bridgeton, N.
j., a former resident of Smyrna, spent
Sunday in this town, guest of Jos. E.
Carter.
Abraham Sharp, Esq, of Baltimore,
accompanied by his son Ernest, a
young man, has been on visit of sew
eral days to his aged father, VIM.
Sharp, his sisters, Mrs. Spencer and
Miss Kate Sharp and other friends.
Rev. Herman Roe so pleased the
people of Easton Sunday week that
they asked him to preach for them
again last Sunday.
W. H. Smith, one of our carpenters,
moved his family to Wilmington last
week.
Rev. w. w. W. Wilson moves his
family from Easton to the M. E. Par
sonage of this town to-day.
Miss Mary Lippinc0tt will take the
place of her sister Del. as teacher of
the Clayton school, the latter intend
ing to spend January with her parents
in Bristol, Pa.
w. ]. Shearer, of Carlisle, Pa, has
been spending the holidays in this
town.
Miss Ethel Cooper left on Monday
to spend the remainder of her vacation
with her school mate, Miss Grace
Stone, Warren, Pa.
Thos. Carter, who has been in the
painting business here the past year,
has gone to Chester.
J. E. Quinn, late of the Clayton Call,
has secured a position on the Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
Mrs. A. M. Stephenson and Miss p
G. Stephenson of Port Deposit, Md,
have been spending a week or two
with Rev. r.. K. Stephenson.
Principal Lake spent his vacation
on Q trip to Canada.
Peter S. Collins celebrates his S0th
/ birthday to-day with family dinner.
Harry T.. Mifflin, who has been in
Pittsburg for some time past, returned
to Smyrna yesterday, accompanied by
Frank Titcomb, Of New York,
Miss Katie Roe, Of Greensborough, Ia
the guest of Miss Beulah Jefferson.
Miss Florence Beck leaves to-day to
attend tho wedding Of Miss May Can.
non, of BridgeVille, and @. II. FOoke
Of Georgetown, tomorrow.
Miss Lulu Caulk, of Middletown
has been the guest of Miss Sally Cos
grif
Cards have been issued for a New
Years reception this evening by Miss
Maia Farrell at her residence on Mair
street. assisted by Miss Clara Denney
Miss Flo. Gootee, Miss Minnie Reed
Miss Nan Hoaecker and Mrs. ]. II
Farrell.
Misses Beulah Jefferson aud Katie
Roe, VIM. Fell, Frank Titcomb, III. n
Miniin and A. III. Reynolds ATTENDED
the New Years dance at the Hote
Richardson, Dover, last evening.
Smyrna times., 1890-01-01
Pear Cultnre.


z. Emerson, of Wyoming, Del. has
gone extensively into the propagation
OF peara, having faith in it as the nat
ural successor of the peach. See what
he says in his advertisement. In IL
private note in discussing the question
Of pear culture he says:
The acquaintance have formed or
made with 80 or 40 Of the largest fruit
operators of the East, North and West.
has given me an excellent opportunity
to learn of the demand and their opera-
tons ia pears, and suffice it by saving
that | know of one firm in Wilkesbarre
who operate here every wear in
peaches, who can handle a car each of
Duchess and Lawrence per week
when through here with ueaches
We loose the benefit of this acGuaint-
ance and trade because we can't fur
nish them in carload lots. We have
Cincinnati parties and Baltimore par
ties who usually buy Walter Morris
crop every year at paying prices. be-
cause he can furnish them carload lots
In your comment or reference a few
weeks ago t. pear growers of this
neighbOrhOOd you failed to mention
the largest growers, viz: d. Ii. Ridgely.
Walter Morris, ,cashier of Farmers
Bank d. 5. Creadick, Jehu NJ. Reed.
Edmund Stout, J. =. Willis and others
who have made big money out of pears
because they have planted sufficient
numbers Of them to cause them to rive
it their special attention and thought.
Walter Morris says he believes he
can show as great net proceeds Der
acre from his pear orchard taking ten
! consecutive years, as any man i'm Kent
/ county can On peaches, and he would
rather plant pears if he would not re-
ceive more than 25 cents per basket
than 70 plant peach trees.
From what information I have gath.
cred as to The demand and profit oi
pear growing, would not be afraid "a
plant hundreds of acres. and we will
never have the bid for them until we
have raised or grown them largely SC
that We can offer in carload lots.
MIR. Emerson in hi- Fircular. which
he is getting out, names as the mos
profitable for this section, Manning's
Elizabeth, Clapp's Favorite. Bartlett
Duchess, Keiiler and Lawrence.