Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-09

THERE is a growing demand for IL
trOng reliable shapely and genteel 3
clothing and you can depend ON get n
ing it at Edward G. Walls. Il
A NUMBER of our farmers have g
their pork and are now T
in spare ribs" and ground
log" otherwise known as sausage.
For a fine silk umbrella call at Refs
Bros, clothingstore, lady or gentle
man will appreciate one as a Christ
mas present.
JOHN B. COOPER sets out before the
of holiday supplies, attempting
list of groceries, fruits, notions, and an
immense variety of miscellaneous
goods.
J. w. DENNEY, druggist, has the
largest assortment of fancy goods he
ever has offered to the public. Call
and he will take pleasure in showing
them. i
SUNDAY was a beautiful spring-like
day, warm enough for the bees to come
out, in striking contrast to the bleak,
snowy feeling of the previous Sunday,
the last of November.
A FARMER near town has cat that
brings in rabbit every day or two
from the brier patch, where bunnie has
taken refuge to keep out of the way of
the gunner and his dogs.
Books constitute one of the best
things for Christmas presents. John
B Cooper has them of all grades and
qualities, from IT," best poems down to
the pretti~-t cnIld's picture books.
To meet the demands of December
and Christmas trade, an extra stock of
clothing and overcOats has been put in
| at Edward G. Walls. special prepare
ton has been made for the boys.
THERE is only one reason why u
woman should be afraid of a man.
There are hundred why man should
be afraid of a woman, and as many
more why woman should fear an-
other woman.
THE ladies will find much in Mrs. L.
4. COttOn's column advertisement to
interest them, naming especially full
stock of holiday handkerchief for
Christmas presents, kid gloves, mufs,
coats, scarfs, etc.
THE amount remaining unpaid OF
the Mite Society's subscription OF
$1,000 to the NJ. f. Church improve
ment fund is 1915 and not 1926, as
stated in our last issue, our informant
having overlooked $50 payment of a
few months ago.
Gov. REYNOLDS has appointed as
commissioners of Kent County to con
duct the State elections, John D. Bur
ton, of Dover, dealer in fertilizers
Alfred Raughley, of Harrington, hard
ware dealer, and John II. HOffecker
, of Smyrna, ex-speaker of the House o.
Representatives.
8 If you want to have that content
: ment we are all seeking, don't compar,
your condition with that of the ricl
man. Remember there are million
worse off than you, who are doubtless
s imagining that things are not evenly
Is distributed, and that you have NOR
il than your share.
4 SEE what is said about the "DOl
Al Bazaar" and the mammoth display Q
d them at the Smyrna Bakery. Their
IS is also important information to tn
&c purchaser in the same column abOu
- musical instruments, Christmas ire
le ornaments and various toys and game
D. and scores of other things that the
le want information about.
- MRS. DIR. JOHN G. SwINNEY and so
10 of Shiloh, N. j., who were severel
De hurt by the upsetting Of the carriage &
Clayton on Thursday while suddenl
a. turning to keep out of the way of th
cars, Mrs. Swinney having her nos
u nearly broken and the sou rendere
y, unconscious for some hours from I'll
or conclusion, were doing we'll whe
r. heard from Saturday, having reache
their home from visit to this town.
he WOULDN'T it be better all round (,
ed our merchants to classify their busine
IN. so as to have larger and more invitir
=, stocks for customers instead of haviI
ny their capital divided into so mar
small varieties? In looking around
holiday goods, purchasers find son
strange incongruities in cOmmcditi
H. offered for sale, not expected in a tOv
u- the size of this, where the merchan
~. interests would seem to be in develo
:, lug certain lines of goods.
ok Mr.. STURGEON has uttered Sol
he ringing words on the subject of pray
IN meeting: "Sirs," says he, II have
opinion of the churches Of the presC
an day that do not pray. l go from chal
eed to chapel in this metropolis and | (
pretty good congregations, but go
rms their prayer meetings on a week-evI
an ing aud see a dozen persons. G
'wo God bless us? Can He pour out ]
the Spirit upon us while such things
ritb these exist2 Go to your churches a
ties chapels with this thought that you WI
the more prayer. Go home and say
i've your minister: Sir, we mast hi
his more prayer"
can THE B. NJ. S. K, met at the reside
Az of Miss Bertha HOfecker on Mono
,ied evening. II being the FIRST meeting
,ble December, the young Ladies had ii
md usual extra good time. The enterta
ace ment was quite unique in its natl
the consisting of a tableap Of the 9Th
All Fates" taken from Michael Ange
en- famous picture. Unknown to
,oD. young ladies, the Fates had woven
snfs a future for each of them, which {
,nrn received in the shape of small ses
atad envelope. These pretty sOuvel
dis were indeed artistic, being decorate
his gilt and delicate tints with q monogl
nee of the Clubs famous letters and
ienv on the outside while the fortune
~ hidden within. Nor were the fortu
,o0o- by any means worthless, as the foil
Cor ing will show, which fell to the lot
var most industrious member.
in0 Woman in wit in heart a child,
-~S' Blithe, Just to sweeten sorrow,
on Sadate enough % temper mirth,
at Meek hearted, rich In household worth,
800 After this delightful pastime en-.
ped, refreshments were served. M
all credit is due to = freshment
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