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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08
More halfway Nuisanoes.

A number Of intoxicated young men OF
town behaved themselves in a disgraceful
manner on an electric car last night One
Of them, Frank Parry, was put off the car
at No 3. The parties. are known and the
railway company will proceed in the matter
as they did in the Lost Creek cases.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08
TWO WE'LL KNOWN
PEOPLE PASS AWAY
P PARALYSIS THB CAUSE OF
MR., LOUCKS' DEATH.
HE SUFFERED A THIRD STROKE
H. j. Pritchard, of Pottsville, Dies
at the Residence of his Sister,
on South White Street.
Other Local News.

BATH yesterday took
away the spirit Of
Jacob Loucks, a re.
g specte d gentleman
who had been a
resident of town for
many years, and v ho
had reached the good
old age of Y years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08
Auction Sale,

There will be an auction sale Of the old
Gather foundry, consisting of five lets and
buildings, at the Ferguson House, Satur-
day, August 18th, 3 clock p. m.
867t I. ROBBINS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

August 9th, by Rev. VIM. Powick, at
the residence of the BRIDES parents, 10
North Main street, Norman e, Cool, Of
New York, and Miss Florence q. Hess, Of
Shenandoah, Pa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

Department;
LOCATION.
15-Coal and Bowers streets.
followers and Centresstreets.
A-Bridge and Centresstreets.
25-Main and Centre streets.
A-Main and Poplar streets.
35-Main and Coal streets.
42-Gilbert and Centre streets.
43-Gilbert and Cherry streets.
52-Chestnut and Coal streets.
To send an alarm open the box, pull down
the hook once and let go, When an alarm Is
sent in the fire bell will sound the number OF
the box and repeat the alarm four times.
HOW TO LOCATE ALARMS.
II the alarm is sounded fromibox 10 the fire
bell will strike one, then pause;and strike five
which will indicate that the fire is in the
vicinity of No. Is box. Every:alarm is repeated
four times.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08
PETERS PUNGENT
PENCIL PUSHING
A PARAGRAPH OR TWO ON
THE BASIS.
THE BASIS RAISE COUNTERACTED
What the People Need is Full
Time With the Basis-The
Democrats and Division of
the Wards.
HE BASIS RAISE COUNTERACTED

JSINESS last week
showed a marked i'm.
proyement over the
balance of the season,
but the improvement
must increase and
hold fast for some time
before the effects of
the dull season will
begin to wear off
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From this time until the end of the sum-
mer months we very oon6dentially look
forward to cool nights, nights that other
things being in right trim, will insure
sound sleep, unless mosquitoes intepose
with their tormenhng buzzng and stings,
PEEER
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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The announcement That the 2. r. Q. q
l. Co, would pay the iull basis wages raised
the spirits Of both miners and business men
and they had entered upon the notion that
the Goodness of Plenty had at last packed
up her trunk and had started for a stay in
this section for while, but the order
received ON Wednesday to work the
colieries but three days of the past week
knocked the rosy hue off the expectations
and caused comments not very compli-
mentary to the operators.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

Carriers make general collection at 600 a.
m. and 200 p m. and general delivery at 7:15
a. m. and 3:15 p. m. Additional deliveries and
collections are made in the business part OF
town at 1915 a. N. and 200 p. m.
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Reduoed Rates.

To the West via the Nickel Plate. Special
train of sleeping and chair cars, Aug, 9th,
through to Denver without change.
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Infants shoes 25c. per pair, at the
Peoples store, 12l North Main street,
Shenandoah. 6-2l-f
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The escape of Shenandoah from the
drouth complained Of by every other towns
in the county and the replenishment of the
reservoirs should not tempt people to be-
come extravagsnt in the use of water.
There is no fear Of us running short, but
the summer is not over and wastes will tax
the best reservoirs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

SOLID and plated Silver
ware, Gold and Silver
Watches, Diamonds, Precious
Stones, Clocks, Bronzes, Opti-
cal Goods, Banquet, Parlor and
Piano Lamps, unique in design
with rs and 250 candle power
burners. All goods superior
in finish and quality with rock
bottom prices that withstand
all opposition VIGOROUSLY.
Repair work executed neatly
and promptly at
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If any section of the anthracite region
needs taste of full time and full basis
Shenandoah is the place and if she does not
get it soon we would not be surprised to
hear the miners tell the company to stick
the whole business into its coffers-colier-
les, basis and ALL
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

1t is easy enough to understand how the
Reading company is benefited by the
IDEAL" but we cannot understand how it is
that the people in the mining sections are
not benefited by it. The prices Of coal
have been advanced enough already to not
only give the miners the basis, but an in
crease of earnings, and there is no excuse
for offsetting the full basis with a reduction
Of time
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

The Mahsnoy City TFi- Weekly Record
says it is in receipt of a copy OF the Rocky
Mountain Nea0s, published at Denver,
Col, in which appears an account of the
death of Harry Sullivan, Union Pacific
Railroad switchmsn, who was stabbed in a
number Of places On Wednesday night,
July l3, and died at hospital July 29th
An Italian named Peter Ousts has been
arrested on suspicion of being the muir
derer Before dying Sullivan made a
statement. He said his name was not
Sullivan, but Daniel c. McClennigan. He
did not tell why he had changed his name
and spoke but little of his past. The only
person who knew anything of Sullivan's
past life was a Mrs. Mccarthy. She says
that Sullivan came from Schuylkill county
and that when young he was connected
with the Molly Maguires When Nc
Parlans identity became established and
the prosecutions began McOlennigsn made
his escape and drifted West, changing his
name to Sullivan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

The wiley Democrats of town appear to
be Indifferent on the question of dividing
the wards, but they hold dark lantern
meetings. Keep your weather eye on Capt
Jack and his gang OF Modocs. They are
not as innocent as they appear to be.
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Fire Alarm Boxes.

The following list shows the location OF
the alarm boxes of the Shenandoah Fire
Department.:
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Great Reductlon in Rates.

To Denver, Col, sHelens, Mont, Ogden
and Salt Lake City, U,ah. Ask Nickle
Plate agents for rates. 1W-d&w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

Fine photos, Coo. per dozen, at KeAgey's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08

Watkin Waters Post, No. l46, G. A. r ,
has decided to hold festival this year,
instead of camp fire. 1t will be held
during the latter part of this month. The
bill of fare will include such army rations
as salt pork, bean soup and hard tack
washed with coffee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-08-08
Our Directory,
FE POST OFFICE
Shenandoah.

ONCE hours from 1880 a.
m. to 1880 p. m. Money
Order and Registry De
partment open from 800
a. m. to 700 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The Dresses and Costumes
that are now ready to be shown
are all new. You cannot find
an old familiar in all the lot
no, not one. That is an
element of progress in our
stock of WOmen's Ready-made
Garments. No grass nor
weeds growing there. New
ness freshness, novelty, alert
ness" Face to the 'front.'"
and q" Forward double-quick, "
are the orders in the Wrap,
Coat and Dress Departments.
These dresses are exclusive
almost entirely. Three-fourths
OF all that we show are to be
found only here. And they
are economical. Dresses al
$40 and less. Dresses at Sac
and over. The charm of ele-
giant Economy diffuses the
Dress Stock for this Spring.
The Moujik Coat of tn,
Russians, the Bell Skirt Bodice
of Tyrolese and Piedmontese
the English Box Goat al
touch and grace the Dres.
! Stock.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Nearly one hundred styles
new Suitings and Trouserings
are ready in the Merchant
Tailoring store. Not simply
patches on cards, big, full
pieces. The nattiest weaves
of Europe and America are
among them. Skilful filters
and cutters are behind them.
The careful man, the most par
ticular man can have the mob
biest sort of a Spring suit on
short notice---and a satisfying
suit too. AT $40 or SIS the
suit (trOusers, So. .5o) you can
pick from more than half of the
newest goods.
John WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

There are pleasure seeking
groups about the Ginghams
every day. Ginghams! The
vastness of the stock, the
crossing lines of values, the
mingling of styles, the conglo-
meration OF ideas, the bewiIder-
ing maze of colors-all COM
bine to create mental confus-
ion.
Look along the lines. Leave
out the silk stripes and plaids,
the Bedford Cords and all the
rich ranges so beautiful that
you question which gives the
richer result, the boil or the
cocoon? Come along to the
original Ginghams of the per-
iOd. The aristocrats from
Glasgow at TO and5oc smile
at you; the magnificent Colo
NAL swells from Massachusetts
Bay and Providence Plantation
-25C, SO like the Scotch
laugh at you, and then the
70ORacr Of the day, the NOvrLtJ
GlMgAams at I5c, break into
cheers, such bargain cheers a.
you never heard before.
The advertiser pauses. I5t
or 5Oc-whiCh? Straightel
out this question-nO, no, yol
must settle it. What create
witness to the grandeur of I
stock? 1t bars the advertiser:
path. He gives up the tasl
of analysis and description G
Ginghams.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
Mat1&t14akHr'%> -

a sponge, some are hard and
not much from the mop point
of view--either good IN their
way. If you want a towel as
soft as the moss in the marsh
and always thirsty, here it is
big (24x45 inches) and the
price but IS cents--$3 a dozen.
Fairly worth IS cents. Two
styles, colored border, and
plain white with damask bOr-
der.
200 dozen full bleach Devon
Huck Towels, washed ready
for use, at 10 cents. Size,
I8X36 inches.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

day, of general debility, aged 70. The
two men were intimate personal friends
for long time, and it seems strange
that they should die at nearly the
same hour and within few years of
the same age. The deceased
was born at Masseys, aud
spent most of his life there engaged in
farming. He was a Democrat from
principle and served as tax collector
for number of years. He married
Mss Kraft, daughter of Mr.. Frank
Kraft, of near Galena, but his wife
died in 1872, since which time he had
never married.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
MatER411akIsE' Is.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, February 20, 1891.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, February %, 1891.
More MDn t70o hunayea
styles ne70 Spring Fancy Dress
Goods at so cents a yard!
Do you realize what a par
terre of woven loveliness that
simple statement tells of !?
Half dollar goods only.
Smooth-faced Checks a n d
Plaids, Illuminated Fancy
Diagonals, Illuminated Fancy
Chevrons, Fancy Strip e d
Chevrons, Camel's Hair Strip
ed Cheviots, Camels-Hair
Cheviots, stylish Scotchy Chew
lots, Chevron Striped Cheviots
Baya-but what's the use?
Empty words. They carry a
mental picture to scarce one
reader in ten. Even to a train
ed Dress Goods man they
mean next to nothing.
There is but one way to get
at the beauty of these stuffs-
see them.
Bouncing bargains among
them too. Fof instance these
All-wOol Chocks (52 inches
were made to sell at 81, five
colorings.
Step along the price line
and big values are regularly
the rule. Like this:
38-inch All-wOOl Frencl
CrePOn, in IA shades
75c.
AZ shades French Crepon
81.
42-inch French Crepon in
shades, at SIPS.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Colonel johnson and Richard CORDIALLY
Pass AUay.-The winter of l89l-'92
has set It's seal upon quite number OF
Keut's oldest inhabitants. Added to
the already large number comes the
death of Colonel Richard G. Johnson
and Richard II. CORDIALLY, near Milling
ton.
trouole Sunday, 2lst inst, aged H.
He was born in Kent county, but as
hu.iness man went TO NicksDurg, Nils
sissiupi, where he opened a store, Out
subseuuently returned to MS naIlVe
,.ountv. since which time he has been
enyaged in agricultural pursuits. Mrs.
G,bnsnn. who was a Miss Malsburger,
oT near (ialena, died five or six years
30 Colonel Johnson amassed one Oi
| ~ finest estates in Kent county, ana
o,,,ned four of the finest farms III keh'
ond one of the handsOmest estates In
! CsciI county. He was for numuer
~ ,,aars one of the directors oi the
G.:it Growers Bank, of smyrna
n.Is,vare. aud for years recognized at
-. ~ the most financially substahlia
''i,izsns of the county. In looO ne wa'
'.'.in cl',1si of a military company at Mas
.evs. He was chairman 81 .no g..
seSS;' STATE Central Committee Tor
number Of years, but never . he'u mi nj
nolitical Office. He leaves ioul sn',
Sran Anthony AMI StonewaIi 1Onn5o'
Mrs DR.. Clark and Miss AaVe Jun"
sou sou. CORDIALLY died at MllhngtoI
soaa county at 10 o'clock on 'ne 'A''
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

ILLNESS OF J. H. HOFEECKER, SR.-
James H. HOffecker, Sr., of Claremont
near Wilmington, father of the mem
bers of the law firm of HOffecker &
Hoffecker, experienced a paralytic
stroke Friday night. He is reported
somewhat improved. He is now con-
scious. At one time serious apprehen-
siOns were felt.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

james Horner, watchman at the
Second National Bank of Elkt1n, OF
which William r. WarburtOn OF ElktOn
Is president, aud William NJ. SiDgerly,
of Philadelphia, vlce-presldent, states
that at 2 O'Clock Friday morning,
three men after prying oil the key
plate, attempted To open the rear door
with skeleton keys. HOrner fired 3
shots at them from an upper window.
| The bank officers think that HOrner
drew on his imagination, firing the
shots unnecessarily.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Baltimore wheelnen are interested
in the case of Dr. WIN. S. Twilley, who
was arrested for riding over bridge
in Kent county contrary To rule OF
the county commissioners, and ne has
su, d for damage To establish wheel
mans rights.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

r. G. Watkins, father of Rev. r.
Irving Watkins, pastor of the NJ. +.
Church, ChestertOwn, died at his home
IN Baltimore, at $50 o'clock Sunday
evening, aged 81 years.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

1t is estimated that there will be
One-quarter o. crop of peaches in
Caroline county
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
S. E. Cor. 9th & Tatnall
AND
SIG T.4TN.ALL ST.,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Why do DelaWaTeanS travel the whole
Length Of the State, when wanting Car
pets or Furniture?

Because we are on the up
per end of the State, and
have the largest store well
stocked with everything in
our line and all sold on a
close margin.
We aim to be lower than the
prevailing market prices, and
our aim is true.
Write us for any informa-
ton. Also write for our il
Illustrated book or what ii
costs to furnish a home.
Sent free on application.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Louis PIitchard, formerly of EiktOn,
was arrested IN Wilmington upon a
eharge of embeZZlemenL.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

French Handspun Linen
Sheets-the kind that has
become famous wherever good,
strong Linen Sheets are
known. These are 2ax2S yards
and hemstitehed at 10th ends.
Sc. 80 would be fair for them ;
tive dollars a pair IS the bYsce.
Hemstitched Linen Pillow
Gases, 22lx36 inches, finished
are 81 a pair. Bolster cases
to match are $I.25 each.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The kick of horse sent George
Cleudaniel, of Milford, to bed with a
broken leg.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castorla'
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas'or'a'
when she had Children, she gave them Castoria-
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
L.ADIE!

LADIES
Needing tonic, OF children who want build
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
It is pleasant to take cures Malaria, Indf.
gestiOn, BiliOusness and Liver Complaints
Many Persons are broker
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess of bile,
and cures malaria Get the genuine.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Over %, 900 otter and muskrat hides
were bought by one Odessa dealer.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Court Officer William l.. Heal at Will
mingtUn, is out for Coroner Of Ne"
Castle county.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Large numbers of strawberry plants
are being set in Sussex county.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

It takes lO4 buoys in Delaware Bay
aud River, aud Schuykill river, TO pro
perly mark the channels so as to insure
safe navigation. all Of which have 70
be kept in good order. The iron ICE
buOys needed in the Delaware bay ana
river to give entire satisfaction number
twenty four.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
NJ aryland Items

A banquet was given at Easton, Md,
Friday night in honor OF Senator aud
Mrs. Gibson.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

c. X. Weston has sold the Sussex
Republican to Republican syndicate
al Georgetown.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Eisht-vear-old Edward Rice was run
over by bicycle at Wilmington anu
badly injured.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
RBFUNDTNG DIRECT TAX

NOTICE is hereby given that the origi-
cred to me by the Internal Revenue De-
partment Of the United States and that all
persons whose names appear upon said
Records can have the said Tax Refunded
by making application to me. Executors
or Administrators Of deceased persons
whose names appear upon the Records will
be required to furnish a certificate Of ap-
pointment from the Register Of Wills o.
their respective counties.
]. FRANK WILDS, Commissioner.
Dover, March lst, 1892.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Newark's churches will take up
collections next sunday tor RUSSIAN
famine sufferers.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

At Wilmington burglars robbed
Duuell's hat store, aud PlZOr's music
store aud escaped.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The "Deestrict Skule," was worth
inst Sl7O to the Dover NJ. E. Mite
society clear profit.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

An inspection Of the oyster beds Tor
the propagation Of oysters, made Oy
order of an act of the last session OI
the General Assembly, indicates tha'
Ihe experiment was a failure. DredgSs
were hauled over one of the Dens
recently aud very few OF the young
oysters brought 70 the surface, were
attached to the oyster shells.
The politicians Of Wilmington have
sae happy faculty Of getting up the
o'ggest fuss and lOudest muss over
Pon'lcs OF any place in the country,
use y, now there is fuss aud Court oi
ussnsery job over the assessment laws
lu as TO the duties of assessors ana
y court commissioners under the
s' n"' which are just as pl in as the
AOse on mans face.
eeno eenoNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. The
aa annual convention uf the Della
u@s ue STATE Sabbath School AssOcia
Of VII assemble in the NJ +. Churci
II Dosser' on Friday morning Marcl
ursau continue in session until Sat
nolS ahernoOu. Prof. Wm Rey
a., p Peoria, Illinois, one of th'
Geho.P minent aud eloquent Sunday
Nili isofkers in the United States
assr several addresses
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

A down state paper says the Rev. j..
7. Gus will probably be transferred to
New York Nj. E. Conference.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Diobtberia is prevalent in Del
aware City.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
MISCHIEVOUS JANE.
BY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL

BY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.
mothers pet, a little Jane,
Who was but four years old,
With azure eyes DER rosy cheeks
And Curls like skeins of gold;
morning searched the pantry shelves,
When mother was not by.
And took with dimpled hands from one
nicely baked mince pie.
Then knife in hand upon the floor,
She cOOlly took seat,
And gave the cat and kittens each
piece of pie to eat
Her mother Came-amaZed, she said
"Well here's pretty show J.,
81 couldn't help it, Ma said Jane.
81 love the pussy SO,'
The girl no couldn't help it grew
From feeding CO Is on pie
To be girl of sweet sixteen,
Delightng every eye
And then to win her youthful heart
There went a suitOr bold,
She gave him both her heart and hand
Then she her mother told.
Her mother asked "Why did you thus
Your hand on him beStOw |
81 couldn't help it, Ma, she said,
81 couldn't help it, no,
go, nonsense, girl exclaimed her ma,
You made the same reply
When you were but little child,
And fed the cat on pie
Il know did responded Jane,
And will the reason show;
] fed the cat and married John,
Because loved them So
Fair James excuse was very good
'Tis one tuat's made by all
Whose friends inquire, Why did you buy
Your clothes at Tower HallY'
They say, We bought them there because
We bought at prices low
And by sense of duty led
We couldn't help it-nO
On account of Closing out the inter
ests of a retiring partner we are offer
ing
BARGAINS
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

A wedding was solemnized at the
re.idencs Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Benjamin
Wilson in Houston on Sunday night
p inst, when Miss B -ssie NJ .rvel' a
sister to Mrs. Wilson, was united IN
marriage TO William w. Ingram, oy
Rev W.. B Guthrie pastor in charge o
the Houston circuit.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The plant and fixtures of the New
Castle Star is offered tor sale by ThOs.
HolcOmU, Esq, Of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Some Towels are pleasantly
mellow and sop up water like
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Opening of Malls
From North, 7.SO. lO.nl a. m 4.zo anu Wv p
& - n IN Whining on only
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Going North. $50. 9l5 a. m, 8.25, sos p. m.
coin5 south. go IN and 5.l5 p m
Mail for Delaware & Chesapeake T1a al q ana 1C
MGlI 10 & delaware Bay Will close at oOO a. III
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Couatv and State Items
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Major Stokes has sold his farm west
OF Dover, containing about 20 acres,
10 Mr. Pdgh Of that town TOR So,0OO.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The MiddletOwn electric light plant
is not a paying investment a 1t Is no"
operated, and the Company has made
an assignment The directors have
appointed NJ. B Burris receiver for the
Company, and It's affairs are now 10
bis hands for settl' ment.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Hugh c. Browne, sou of Rev. n NJ.
Browne, whose serious illness was
reported last week, is cOnvalescent,
aud his entire recovery is only matter
of few days.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The annual school elections in this
ltate, which have heretofore been held
on the first Saturday in April, will be
held this year on the last Saturday in
June, the change being ordered by the
last session Of the Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Mura Carmen, of Indian River
hundred, celebrated her lO9 Il birthday
anniversary one week ago. She Is
believed to be the oldest person IN
Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

Scarlet fever is again raging about
MlddleIOwn. A large number OF
children were stricken down with the
mIladV saturday.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

How to Make Farming Pay" and
Road Making ami Good Roads" will
he discussed BY the Kent county
Farmers Institute which meets at
FELTON, to-day.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

ANNIE f. PIERCE LOST. The
schooner, Annie E. Pierce, built at
Milford few years ago, was last
week wrecked on the coast near Cape
Hatteras. She was caught in a terri
ble storm that ragged and was driven
on the rocks, where she went to pieces
and is now total loss. Her mate is
reported lost and her captain sustained
broken leg. She was owned and
commanded by Captain Joe SOmmers.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

On account of Closing out the inter
ests of retiring partner we are offer
ing