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Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

The Farmers Alliance has at last
got a foot-hold in Delaware. The or
ganization of local branch in Dover
last week, of fourteen members, all
Salisbury Democrats it so happened,
though the organization is nOn-parti-
zan, kicked up a stir, and brought out
the fact that four lodges had been or
ganized in Mispillion hundred, with
a like number in Sussex. 1t is ex-
pected that a county organization will
be effected in a few weeks, and be
speedily followed by the same in both
Sussex and New Castle counties. Of
course the old politicians are watching
it closely, with the prospective idea in
mind of capturing the organization
when it suits them.
As expressed by member it is a
social protective organization, opposed
to monopolies, beneficial, and brim-
ming over with good fellowship, with
signs and symbols by which members
can recognize each other the world
over. With its attractive principles
and its unalterable intention to take
advantage Of every Oppurtunity to ad-
vance the interests of the farmer, the
political effects of the Alliance he said,
if they were exerted at all, would be
directed more particularly to county
than to state nominations, as the far
mers were more interested in the Levy
Courts which impose county taxes
than in the Legislature which imposes
no state tax on real estate. Still, the
Alliance will keep an eye on the men
nominated for the Legislature, as state
legislation has material bearing upon
the interests of the agricultural classes
The Farmers Alliance, so its friends
assert, has come to stay. 1t has good
standing in the state at present, anC
the probabilities are that it will in.
crease rapidly and become at least t
perplexing possibility by the time
the campaign of 1892 is under way.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Personal.

Col. Geo. W. Cummins has been
very ill the past two or three days.
Rev. DR.. w. S. Robinson, was in
Smyrna last night, guest of John H.
Hoffecker.
Misses Ethel Cooper and Mary Hall
are on two or three weeks visit to
friends in Philadelphia.
Willard F. Weldon and wife left
yesterday for ROanOake, Va.
Alex. FAIRIES has returned from a
four weeks visit to his daughter in
Millsborough.
Rev. l.. R. Swinney and son John
Swinney, from near Niagara Falls. N.
y, are spending few days with his
brother, DIR. G. o. Swinney.
John S. Gearheart, who has been
sick the past three weeks, is getting
about again.
About dozen of the young men and
ladies of SeversOn's Neck masked and
gave Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Jones a
surprise visit Friday.
Geo. F. Jones has gone to visit his
brother, DIR. I. S. Jones of Shelbyville,
Ind.
The B. NJ. S. K. met at the residence
OF Miss Ella Smithers Monday even
ing.
W. E. G. Bell is visiting his family
here. VIM. F. Brown, of Mccoy &
Brown, left for Philadelphia to take a
course of lessons in cutting.
J. Frank Truax, of Philadelphia is
visiting his Smyrna friends.
Miss Edith Hardcastle is visiting
friends near town.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
"Dr." Trusty Dead.

Abraham Trusty, cOlOred, so long
known to a large class in this section
of country as "Dr." Trusty, is no more,
having died on Monday at the ad-
vanced age of 80 years. He was a
character in his way, sou of "Dr." ia
cob Trusty who enjoyed even a wider
distinction as medical practitioner,
living also to an old age and leaving
his son Abraham his legatee of his rem
edies in the healing art. The health
and vigOr of his simple life is shown in
the fact that up to the past Christmas
he attended to his business as in days
Of yore, living by himself as he has
since his wife died twenty years or
more. Though poorly for the past
month his health did not finally give
way until Saturday night.
Persons who went there Sunday
morning found him in an unconscious
condition as if he had had a cOnvulsion
and fallen. Dr. Ashcraft was sent for
but Trusty was past remedies, and he
handed in his checks''On Monday morn
ing, and, so far as we know there is
no one to whom his remedial secrets
have been cOnided. His place Of res
idence, as his father before him, was in
what is called Shows Meek, opposite
the gate that leads to the residence of
Isaac Truax-about four miles from
this town.
Never having gone to a medical
school, he was acknowledged by nei-
ther the allOpath nor homeopath pro-
fessions, claiming for himself simply
the title Of Indian Herb Doctor. The
cases that went to him were mostly of
a chronic character-swelIings rheu-
metism, cancer, &c. Whether from the
real virtue of his remedies or the cred
ulity of his patients, (for he knew moth
ing of the study of Mqteria Medical,
many remarkable cures were acknowl-
edged. He was feared by the cOlore d
people who thought he had the power
to "conjure" or remove a spell placed
on by another, and many went to
him to help them to gain the love of
another. His remains were buried
this morning at Bethel A. NJ. E.
Church, this town.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Ankle Broken.

Mrs. Elizabeth Smithers, widow of
the late VIM. p. Smitbers, met with a
serious accident on Friday morning,
resulting in the fracture of
bone just above the ankle. The
rain that had fallen in the night had
frozen on the steps In the back yard, of
which she was unaware, and in de-
scending which she slipped and fell
with the above result. She was car
ried inside and DIR. Moore, a little way
distant, sent for to reduce the fracture.
She has been made as comfortable as
possible, but will necessarily be con-
fined to her bed for some weeks. This
would be 80 with person Of any age,
but it is usually more tedious with per
sons as 10 her case, who have reached
their three score and ten. The case
has excited the more sympathy as it
comes as a double afIliction, hayiag bu
four days before buried her husband by
whose bedside she had watched for
twelve weeks. AS she is shut in from
the outside sunshine, her friends and
neigbbors will doubtless bring as much
Of it in as possible to alleviate the sut.
iering and sorrow necessarily attend
ant upon the affective dispensation.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Marrow Escape From a Serious Loss.


Frank Rash living in Raymond's Neck
adjoining the D. B. Cummius Iarm, had
a narrow escape from serious loss on
Monday morning. He and his son had
hitched up their team to cOmetO Smyr-
na and when some distance on the way,
at turn in the road, that brought their
place in view, they saw volume of
smoke arising from the premises. The
team was Immediately turned back
with speed for home to find the fodder
shed in light blaze and impending
destruction, without hasty work, for
all the outbuildings, grain and pro-
vender. Fortunately, the three John
son brothers living on the opposite
side of the road observed the smoke as
soon almost as the fire ignited, and
when they reached the house Mrs.
Rash had not discovered it, and there
was not man on the place. The fire
had caught right at the stable
door which was on fire, and running
along the litter, had communicated
with the fodder cow shed which Joined
up to the stable, the wind however,
drying the flames in the opposite di-
rectiOn.
The first thing the JOhnsons did was
to try and save the remaining horse
but it could not be forced out the open
door in sight of the flames. The only
expedient left was to knock out the
other side of the stable, which wa:
| speedily done, and the animal got out
The fire by this time had got in the
stable andOne of the stalls was afre a!
far as the feed box, and had eaten it
way through in several places in tn,
loft, and had caught to the roof, tn,
hay fortunately being at the other enC
of the stable. Mr.. Rash had gottel
home in the meantime, and all hand
going to work with will, actually ar
rested the property from the flame
and suppressed them. From a pom,
near by water was dipped up as fast a
it could be by the bucketfull and thu
speedily and ehectually applied.
The fortunate thing and the Onl,
thing that enabled the buildings to b
saved was the blowing of the wind di
rectly from the north, and away from
the other property. Thus, a hay stacl
within three feet of the fire was saved
A westerly wind would have swept al
the property and most probably tn
dwelling.
Among those who arrived while tn,
conflict was going on was John NJ. Jer
man. About this time Mrs. Rash ha,
become greatly concerned about he
twin boys six years old who could no
be found about the house or in or un
der the buildings, but made their ap
pearance from across the field an hou
or two later.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
The Inauguration of Gov. Reynolds.

The Inauguration of Gov. Reynolds.
The Inauguration of Robt. ], Rey-
uolds as Governor of Delaware yester-
day. was as successful as the projectors
could have wished, and was to Dover
a day of considerable ecLGt. To this
they were indebted to the military dis
play, always attractive to the masses
and impressive as the representative of
power and authority.
The feature of the day was the inau-
gural parade.
This was led by Adjutant- General
Kenney and staff, in full uniform,
Hyatt's Mil litary Band of Wilmington,
Col. Marshall and staff, Delaware Ma
tiOnal Guard by companies, Cadet
Corps of Delaware college, commanded
by captain Brown, followed by invited
guests in carriages. Troop B., of the
cavalry, was entrusted with the special
duty of escorts. A fife and drum corps
attended the infantry from Wilmington.
The first two carriages were occupied
by the Legislative committee, the
third by Governor Reynolds, Sec
retary Salisbury and Secretary pre-
sumptive Marvel.
The fourth by Congressman Pen
ningtOn. and Congressman elect eau
sey. The fifth by Mayor Harrington
and judge Ball, preceded by the caval-
ry. The first Regimental Band
furnished the music. The display
was fine one.
1t was few minutes after noon when
the crowd finally obtained admittance
to the courthouse and the band struck
up the opening, Hail to the Chief
Upon the Governors Bench were seat
ed Governor-elect Reynolds, chief JUS
tice Comegys, Judges Houston, Grubt
and Cullen, ex-Governors Cochran
Hall and Stockley, Congressman Pen
nington and the Rev. J. A. B. Wilson
Many ladies were present.
When everything was in readiness
Speaker DonohOe, of the Senate, called
the meeting to order, and the Rev.
A. b. Wilson opened the proceeding
The journals of the joint session, con
tanning the official certifcation of tn,
vote for governor, were then read b.
the clerk of the Senate, followed By
the administration of the oath of Office
by Chief Justice Comegys. Governo
Reynolds then read his inaugural
which occupied about twenty-five min
utes, concluding with the benedicCiol
by chaplain of the Senate, DuHamel
At 1.S0 o'clock, D. T. Marvel tool
the oath of Office as Secretary of State
We haven't time nor space to notice il
this issue the recommendations in full
He cOngratulates the state on its gOoC
financial condition, condemns tarii
taxation as unwise and impOlitic, fav
Ors state superintendency of publi
schOOlsin addition to that of the counties
he also advocates that the state shoul,
furnish the school books, favOrs loca
self-gOvernment, viz, that Levy Cour
men be elected by hundreds instead G
by counties a pure and secret ballot
a constitutional convention by a vOt
the third Tuesday in May etc., etc.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Marriage Bells.
ROss-JoNBs.

Quite an enjoyable event took place
at the residence OF Mr.. w. s. Jones
near Kenton, last Thursday evening
the occasion being the marriage al
their daughter Anna, to Mr.. H. M. Ross
The bridal party entered promptly at
the appointed hOuE. apd took their
stand under the evergreen drapevy.
with the three links representing Love,
Friendship and Truth, which had been
tastefully arranged by the brides sis.
ter. Miss Ada TFuax presided
at the organ, playing the wedding
march, Miss Eva Truax, of Smyrna
acted as bridesmaid, and Mr.. II. r.
Stephens, from near Millington, as
groOmsman.
Rev. w. w. Sharp, Of Kent Island
Md. performed the ceremony. The
bride was attired in drab lansdown
with steel passementerie trimmings.
the groom wearing the usely black
suit. After receiving the hearty con-
gratulations Of their many friends. thew
were invited out in the adjoining room,
where table was spread and we'll
loaded with ice creaa, cake, oranges
and apples. The bride was the reelp.
lent of many useful and handsome
presents. Several hours later the hap
py pair left in a shower Of rice and
droys to their future home near Mil
lingt9n,
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFEcKRR, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN- year. strictly in ad.
vance, sl.5O; if not paid in advance, 800. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Gents line for the frstinsertion sub.
Sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

For burns and wounds we would rec.
ommepd selYation Oil. All druggists
sell IL at % CENTS,
Many cases have come under our
notice where a single bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup relieved sufferer
from a severe cough, which had been
treated for months by competent phys
iciAns. 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Public Sales.

Public Sales of personal property will
take place as follows:
Lewis & Price, in the stable yard of
the Smyrna House Saturday next,
Jan. 24th.
Joseph NJ. Hazel, near Kenton, Tues
day, Jan. 27th.
Alonza Jones, near RaymOnd's
Church, Tuesday Feb. 3rd
Auly Hill, near Blackbird, Tuesday
Feb. 3rd.
A. L. Hudson, Jr., near Smyrna,
Thursday, Feb. 5th.
See eeadvertisementsin in another column
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
BuoIrIn-,. ~,

III. = AhMACa nNWA
eoaale ane pest salve in the world TO- -,
ChapnedS ~, SAT- kheum, Fever Sores Tattss
ION = ~ Chtlblaina, Corns ana All sisgf
fscto5 o. y j. guaranteed to give nssescs ~ no PAY
bor kr ~ money refunded Price 5S sSs 49, aAtis-
=. o Harmonson, CLAYTON. = Honseker' Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
WALKER's SCHOOL HOUSE. Jan

| WALBEhb SCHoOL HOUSE, Jan. UIU
Walkers Literery Society which
aourished last winter Is still flourish
ing. The crowded house on Wednes
day evenings, the good order, shows
that interest is steadily increasing
The programmes have been excellent
and well-rendered.
The following was rendered last
Wednesday, Jan. 14th
MUSIC Choir
Defamation ........." 1.-THE Gray and Blue. -
Willie Short
Declamation........... "The Old Bachelor" "
Willie Parker.
Defamation, "Old Maid, "... Nellie Short.
Defamation. .......... i Do the Best Can. F"
Hannah Helveston.
MUSIC, OOlO........s. ...s.....,... May Lavender.
Defamation. on.....................' Easter Morn," "
Ida Heinold.
Dialogue.........." Lord Dundreary's Yisit," 4"
Laura Huggins, Susie Stats, G. w.
Mattiford, Geo. HeinOld.
Defamation, why Should the Spirit of
Mortal be Proud.....a. Lizzie HeinOld.
Music, observation-disclosures Lavender
Declamation.,..,,. More Cruel than War"
Sallie Stats.
Our. Journal.......,,........,. George Heinold
Deplamation..,...,,."Ik like and the Mule"
Will Derrickson.
Defamation. .....,,,,...,,, Yankee in Love-"
g. w. Mattiford
Choir
alogue...,,...,.,.....," "The Photographer. :"
Humes and sister, Webb and Miss
BuoksOn,
Defamation, "Misa Edith Helms ThinRs
n rAi,ongi ,'.'''...............,.. Nellie Parker.
Heclamation..... ......... Viola Helyeston.
- BDecl!nInation Charlie HelvestOn.
nneaqlng, Colored Funerals. Susie Mohler.
4uSlc'''''.''. ..,..............,.C Choir
DIa,c,sS ne','."'.y.sBessie Lightcap and Elva
Mattiford.
g. w.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Trsasurer and Anditor.

'uhe long contest for officers chosen
by the Legislature. resulted in the
choice Of VIM. II. Burnite Of FELTON,, for
state treasurer, and J. P, Dulaney Of
seaford for state auditor.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Smvr'na and Vicinity.


The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet JAN, q, at the residence of Mrs.
T. B. Megear.
The clothing store of John T. Dickey
will close with Saturday, and the bar
gains they offer.
THE Young Peoples Society of the
Presbyterian Church will meet this
evening at the residence of Mrs. 8. J.
Reynolds. -
CHEswOLD will ask the Legislature
to amend her charter by changing
time and manner of holding town
election.
COLLECTOR VIM. E. Riggs, Jr. gives
notice in another column of impor-
tance to persons who have not paid
their taxes.
THE Steamer Ella found the river
sufficiently clear of ice to make a trip
to Philadelphia Monday and will re-
turn to-day.
A NUMBER of people from this as
well as other parts of the state attended
the Inauguration of Governor Rey-
nOlds at Dover yesterday.
TODAY is the Goth anniversary of
the residence of Geo. NJ. Stevenson in
Smyrna and the 18th of his wedding
and of course he is happy.
Miss ELvA T. JESTER has been ap-
pointed to assist the postmaster in the
place of Charles A. Beck, who has
taken position in Camden, M
Mrs. JOHN WINFORD moved her
store on Monday from the house of the
Misses Hurlock to the opposite eide of
Commerce Street.-The house of Mr..
Cummins.
B. B. ALLEN, who bad a strong back
ing for the place of State Auditor, was
one of the many turned down by the
Caucus Monday night, losing it by
only one vote.
Mrs. Chas. II. Registers window of
rich blooming plants challenges the
admiration of most every passer by. A
look at it is sudden transition from
winter 10 summer.
The Steamer EilG will, if the wealth
er permits, leave Rothwell's Landing
on Tuesday, January, q, at 10 A. NJ,
returning will leave Philadelphia Thurs
January, % a. sam.
PARTIES who have hunted for them
IN the mud from which the water es-
capped in the Garrison millpond, have
had rich finds of skill pot terrapins and
swapping turtles, catching them, it is
said, by the hundred.
JOSEPH WRIGHT and son have COM
menced the construction of what ia To
be neat and commodious Office for
VIM. G. Hill, dealer in grain, fruit, &c.
at Clayton. 1t will occupy the site of
that 30 long in the use of the late Col.
Il. G. Douglass.
THE farmers seem to have been very
fortunate this year in getting ice. In
toaddition those already named in this
vicinity, were Theo. F. johnson and
Geo. Reed Lohand, and in the "Alley."
VIM. Stevens, VIM. A. Stevens, Stephen
Minner, Geo. H. Thomas, Jas @. Le-
Compt and VIM. A. Davis.
Stop and think, If you need a new
oyercoat either this winter or next
now is the time to buy a good coat for
very little money. Edward G. Walls
is going to make q clean sweep ofoyer-
coats, don't intend to carry any oyer
for next season, and in order to do this
he is selling some at cost and others
below. -
soNE Of our boys are In fair way Of
getting themselves in trouble or their
parents subject to unnecessary costs.
They are characterized by = spirit of
recklessness, .impudence in bearing
and total disregard of proprieties apd
the rights of others. There is but one
result to such actions If allowed thus
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Mi-os, N;erva and I.ivor piIIs

Mi es' Nerve and Liver Pills.
An important discovery. They act on
liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new principle They speedily
cure billousness, bad taste, torpid liver,
piles and constipation. Splendid for men,
women and children, Smallest mildest,
surest. so doses for 25 cents Samples free
at j. W. DenneY's.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
Clarence PrGttyman.
OVerCOatS
Reduced! !
OVerCOatS at Cost, OVercOats al
less than Cost

You may think the
above a rather extrav-
agant assertion, but it
means thiS-we intend
to close out our entire
line of OvercOats so as
to open with an entirely
new stock next season.
To do this we must
make some sacrifices;
hence we reduce the
entire stock of Mems,
Boys and Children's
OvercOatS,
Where we only have
one or two of a kind
they go for less than
cost. But, what is the
difference to you wheth-
er we have one or a
dozen, if the coat fits
you and is what you
want? Some others,
where we have a full
line or nearly so, will
go for cost.
Now is your time.
These goods are cheap
and will not stay long.
1t will be to your ad-
vantage to come early.
In our Clothing, Hats
and Furnishing Goods
Stock we always keep
a complete assortment.
EDWARD G. WALLS.
MAIN ST. SMYRNA, DEL.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

last night.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

Many Persons are broken
GOWN nom overwonk or household cares.
crowns Iron Bitters RebuIlds the
em, aids digestion, removes excess Of bEla
ores malaria. 0et che genuine,
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to B. V.
WELDON Collector for Town
ana School Taxes will please call
at his office and settle the same,
or be ready for payment when
ne calls; as all taxes must be
closed on or before February 1st,
1881, or the same will be collec-
ted as the law directs,
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet JAN, q, at the residence of Mrs.
T. B. Megear.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

THE clothing store of John T. Dickey
will close with Saturday, and the bar
gains they offer.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

Mrs. Chas. H. Registers window of
rich blooming plants challenges the
admiration of most every passer by. A
look at it is sudden transition from
winter TO summer.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

JOSEPH WRIGHT and son have COM
menced the construction Of what is to
be neat and commodious Office for
VIM. G. Hill, dealer in grain, fruit, &c.
at Clayton. 1t will occupy the site of
that 30 long in the use of the late Col.
II. G. Douglass.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

The farmers seem to have been very
fortunate this year in getting ice. In
toaddition those already named in this
vicinity, were Theo. F. Johnson and
Geo. Reed Lohand, and in the GALLEY, {"
VIM. Stevens, VIM. A. Stevens, Stephen
Minner, Geo. H. Thomas, Jas @. Le-
Compt and VIM. A. Davis.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

PARTIES who have hunted for them
IN the mud from which the water es-
capped in the Garrison millpond, have
had rich finds of skill pot terrapins and
swapping turtles, catching them, it is
said, by the hundred.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-21

The Steamer EilG will, if the wealth
cr permits, leave Rothwell's Landing
on Tuesday, January, q, at 10 A. NJ,
returning will leave Philadelphia Thurs
January, 90 a. 8 AN.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-04-07

SCHOOL MEETING.-The directors
of school district No. "a held a
meeting in the office of the clerk
this afternoon at o'clock, for the
purpose Of selling the school bonds
and receiving propositions for sites
for two new school buildings which
are to be erected this summer. The
following are the bidders: Bonds,
j. Fl. Albert, Salem, $40 per cent.
premium; b. Goldsmith, Portland,
agent for German Saving & Loan
association, par; n. w. Harris, Chi
cago, 95 per cent; Rowlin Invest
ment Co., Denver, Col, 1-S per cent.
premium. For ground, w. f.
Burke, block six in Pleasant Home
addition, $500, or exchange same
for South Salem School block; block
one in same addition S25OO. w. H,
Wild, block onein Yew park addition
$500, less $500 in donations and de.
ductions, or exchange same for the
South Salem School block with Its
appurtenances; A. w. Scott, by G
H. Burnett, block 10 in Capital parl
addition, $45OO. The bid of Mr.
Albert was accepted on the bonds
The board Will take look over tn
land designated in the bids before
selection is made.