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The Lamar register., 1893-01-28
Court House Directory.

FRsT:-If you have successfully
got through the yard gate, and do not
want to sue the county for any dam
ages occasioned by some one trying
to get out at the same time you wee
trying to get in; and if you want to
find the county treasurer, you will
find him in the Office. first door to the
left as you come in. You will know
him by the way he parts his whiskers,
and by the vacant stare with which
he greets you. Don't be afraid of him
as he is most always harmless.
If you should want to find the
county clerk, he is in the office the
first door to the right You will know
him because he wears glasses, no
hair. and not much of anything else.
If you should want to find the su-
perintendent of schools, you can find
him between 4:45 and 500 o'clock
p. IN. on the fourth Saturday of every
other month"; in the office the first
door to the right of the back stairway.
The balance of his time he devotes to
the cultivation of diminutive mus
tache and the drawing of his salary
The second door to the right of
the back stairway is the assessors
office; you don't want to see him; he
wants to see you.
If you should want to see the
county judge, you will find him in
the Office, first door at the head of
the back stirway, you will know him
from the fact that he wears ciga-
rette, crutch, one slipper and one shoe.
The clerk of the district court, you
will find the door unlocked, first door
to right of the landing of the front
stairway. The clerk is sometimes in
and if you should want to file case
in his court he will have no trouble
in recognizing you.
| The sheriff's Office is up the back
stairway, first door to the left, but he
is not in; never has been. Yon will
find him down town; if you don't, in
quire north of track, east side of street.
| The under-sheriff is not in, you will
probably find him about mile and
half out in the country building a
race track.
Don't mistake the janitor for a hat
rack; he objects, and if you should
attempt to expectorate quart or two
of tobacco juice upon the floor, he
will make himself known. At all
other times you will find him at large.
W. w. Cooper you will find in the
clerks office; no, he won't buy any
anti-fat, he has just recently been
married.
A. E. Downer you may find in the
treasurer's office, provided you have
no bills to collect; in that case You
would not find him at all.
BY ORDER OF THE BoRED.
The above was handed to the Rgs-
lister by L. Writ Markham which is
of course sufficient guarantee of its
correctness. We adyiss ali who have
business at the soa1t house, to cut it
out and paste ID in their hat,
Good pasture one male east of La.
SAn u
The Lamar register., 1893-01-28
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

The REGISTER would like to have a cores
pondcnt in every community in the county.
Please send communications regularly. They
must be in the office by Thursday morning to
insure publication.
The Lamar register., 1893-01-28
Some Pertinent Questions.
LAMAR, Colo, Jan. 26.
Editor LAMAR REersTER:-

Lamar is now enjoying a season
of prosperity with every assurance of
its continuation. Never in her his
tory were the opportunities for her
permanent advancement so bright
and favorable as to-day
Blessed with an economical and
progressive city government; sur
rounded by country, the soil of
which is unsurpassed in fertility and
productiveness; endowed with un-
excelled climatic conditions; located
as she is in the gateway of valley,
that is rapidly gaining prominence in
the agricultural and horticultural
world, and destined in the near fu-
ture to become one of the most i'm
portant Portions of the state; situated
where capital has faith in the future
and is not afraid to invest; and
planted in the midst of population
of industrious and frugal people who
are putting their shoulders to the
wheel of progress, and aiding in the
material development and welfare of
their country and town; being the
county seat of Prowers county, whose
financial condition is excellent; and
now with all this array OF facts is 1t
exaggeration or representation be-
yond the truth to claim that Lamar
has opportunities within her very
grasp, that if utilized would within a
short time, place her on the list Of
substantial, beautiful, progressive lit
tie cities of the Arkansas valley? But
in order that she may reach her full
proportion of all the benefits to be
derived, it becomes necessary that
each and every citizen, who has his
own material welfare and that of La
mar at heart, must not only lend his
earnest sympathy, but in some way
contribute material aid in forwarding
this great work. By so doing success
will be assured, the burden will be
light and fail equally upon the shoul
ders of all
Springtime is close at hand, the
time to beautify the surroundings OF
your home is drawing near. Every
resident owner should prepare to
plant his lot to trees and shrubs and
properly care for them, and in very
few years great will be the reward.
By so doing you not only materially
aid your own welfare, but that of
yonr neighbor and town. Consider
for moment what general public
benefit would be wrought therefrom.
Fellow townsmen, is not this worthy
Of your serious consideration
Won't you begin the good work
this springs Do you realize what a
vast difference one years delay means
to you in the matter of tree planting
Let US be up and doing. Let us re-
quest our excellent mayor and city
council to plant cottonwood trees
along our streets. We have the
water, why not have the trees? Let
us ask for a public park planted to
cottonwood trees. What could be
done that would more materially aid
the future welfare of our city? What
improvement would add SO much at
tractiveness, comfort and benefit to
our town as planting trees along our
streets and in public park9 What
would enhance the value of property
more? Compare the appearance of
Lamar with that of Rocky Fo1d, a
beautifully shaded little city present
ing an attractive sight to behold,
commanding the immediate attention
of strangers, causing them to exclasns,
The Lamar register., 1893-01-28

Good pasture one male east of La.
mar with timber shelter aad living
water, foH Ta cents per head pes-
month. A. e. BENT, Manager,
The Lamar register., 1893-01-28
SECRET SOCIETIES.

q, o. F.-LAAAR LoDGE No. 80 meets every
tuesday, at .. m. All llmembers of this lodge
and all visiting brothers of the order cordi-
G. NJ. LEE, Sec.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
China Tea.

The "China Tea" or reception held
at the residence of DIR. G. o. Swinney,
in honor of his sister DIR. Ella f. Swim
ney, on Thursday evening, was most
interesting occasion, as was shown by
the large number in attendance, 125,
not including the children. Miss Ella
has recently returned from China where
she is engaged in missionary work In
connection with the practice of medi-
cine, and has large fund of interesting
information which is readily dispensed
to inquirers. She brought home a
number of curiosities which were scat
tered in different parts of the room,
coming under inspection as part of the
socialities. She was kept busy receiving
old friends and answering questions.
Later in the evening she was asked to
mount a stool, which she did to be seen
and heard better on the domestic and
missionary life of China, occupying
about 80 minutes.
What might be called the ceremo-
nial part of the evening was very
cleverly attended to by the young
ladies who took part. Miss Eva F.
Swinney received the guests at the
| door who were in turn presented by
Miss Emily Spruance to DR.. Ella.
Miss Eunice B. Anthony served the
tea, (the pure kind used in Chins
as they prepare it) Miss Grace E
Swinuey, dressed in full Chinese cos
tune, acted well the part of a native
Chinese lady; Misses Sallie COsgriff, Lids
Lord and Eba Wild5 served each of the
125 guests with refreshments. The
time from eight till balf past ten O'CLOCK
was fully taken up by the incoming
and outgoing guests.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
Kings Daughters Picnic.

One of the most enjoyable events
participated 10 this season by the la
dies was a picnic given by the Kings
Daughters at Belmont Park last Fri
day. Though the heavens were over
cast with clouds in the early morning,
the day turned out all that could be
desired, bright, fresh and just warm
enough.
Our genial hostess, Mrs. speakman,
being member of the Circle, had
spared no effort in having everything
for our comfort and enjoyment
swings, hammocks, easy chairs, ice
water aud a most delicious can of ice
cold milk to quench our thirst.
There were Kings Daughters and
friends to the number of forty, who,
accepting of the kiAd invitation to pic
mic at Belmont, took possession Of the
summer house and the large aud beau
tiful Park which lies in front of the
historic dwelling. Everyone went for
the purpose of having a good time, and
were not disappointed. At noon a
large table was spread in true picnic
style on the grass, and everything one
could wish TO eat was in abundance.
One of the most amusing things that
took place during the day, was race
between a gentleman and lady OI
large avOirdupoIs. This however, was
not the only laughable foot race.
The afternoon was spent very pleas
antly. Miss Julia Griffith favored US
with two beautiful recitations. Selec
tions, short and humorous, were alsC
given by Mrs. Clifton. Mrs. Mackey
Miss Laura Bell and Rev Adam Stem
gle, who by the way, was the only
gentIeman invited from the town
After these exercises were over, ",
were all treated to ice cream and cake
A little after o'clock, the compan!
dispersed all expressing themselves q
having had a most enjoyable day, anC
with q warm invitation from Mrs
Speakman to thus approprite the Par
annually for the same purpose.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
The FOuEtll.

Yesterday was a perfect day for a
4th Of July holiday. Woodland Beach
seemed to be the Mecca for the country
people, and they were going through
this town from the back country from
sun up on for several hours. A num-
ber Of town people went to the bay,
some to Kirkwood 70 geo the races, but
the larger part stayed az home for 2
quiet, social day. The boys were about
early and managed to get off through
the day an immense quantity of fire
crackers and other explosives.
The John +. Slater lodge Of colored
Odd Fellows enlivened things with a
march through the streets both after
noon and evening. They were in their
full regalia and marched well, headed
by the Independent Cornet Band with
good music. They were disappointed
in not having a much larger procession
expecting lodges from Chesterown,
MidcIletown and Dover to join them
It is said they could not get cars.
During the evening there were fine
displays of fire works from a half dozen
different points. II they had all been
centralized at one place, it would have
made an imposing exhibit.
Those who went TO Klrkwood to see
the N9yersn, were especially delighted
to see the fastest tTot on record, that o.
Ayres p. making a milein 2039 min
utes. Saladin beat Mascot, the cham
piop PAGER of the world, by more than
five lengths, the time being 2.Ob3.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
The Fresh Air Fund.

Mr.. w. w. Irwin, who is acting in
the interest of the "Fresh Air Fund" |
set on foot by the NeaO York Tribune !
for che benefit of the poor children of |
the cities, to get them out in the cOun- |
try, was in Smyrna on Friday, and |
made the TINES Office a call. There are
many children in the cities who know
nothing of green fields and fresh air
who are familiar only with their close
hemmed in quarters-only as they are
sent out by charity. The object of Mr..
Irwin was not TO get money but per-
manent homes in the country for these
unfortunates, and made the plans of
the association known to our ministers
and others who would be likely to take
an interest in such a movement The
following from late issue of the Tri-
bune will show what is being done:
The remarkable success of the Iri-
bWne Fresh-Air Fund is proof Of the
old saying that ''still waters run deep-
est" 1t is not charity that is loudly
advertised and Haunted before the pub.
lie there is no complex organization
of wheels within wheels like the
kingdom of heaven it cometh without
observation; but when the season is
ended and the results are tabulated. it
is invariably found to be one of the
most economically administered and
most effective agencies of practical be-
neVolence of this philanthropic age
Last year the receipts were $32.4l5.
voluntarily contributed by readers of
the Tribune and friends of the charity
without single begging letter or an
importunate appeal. The results ac-
cOmplished were extraordinary. The
number of children sent for fortnipbt,s
vacation In the country was 15,267,
their travel including total mileage of
4,4z4,6 900. The number carried on daV
excursions, the expense of which was
met by one man, 25,56O, making a total
OF 1887 benefited by the seasons work
of the Fund.
There are many benevolent assOcia-
tlOns with celebrate lists of directors
and committees and empty treasures
and beggarly records of work accom-.
lished that might study with profit the
methods employed by the Fresh. Air
Fund. The secrets of its financial
prosperity and unfailing efficiency are
simplicity of organization and economy
of management. There are no salaries
drawn at the expense of the Fund
There is no clerical staff there is
neither leakage nor waste. Every dol
lar contributed is applied directly to
the travelling expenses of the children
and their conductors, with a small al
lOwance for medical examinations,
passage and necessary arrangements
for securing homes in the country. As
board is not charged by the generous
families who entertain the children
and as the railway corporations make
large reductions in transportation, the
average cost of a vacation is very low
being S270 for lO9,317 children who
have enjoyed the benefits of the Fresh
Air Service during the last sixteer
I years. In economy and business man
agement no other popular charity cal
compete with the Fresh-Air Fund
The public is impressed with this fact
and Overwbelms the Fund with its pat
! ronage year after year.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
For the Smyrna Tint
Chesw0ld Letter.

Rev. H. G. Turner, of Clayton, Del.
preached very elOquently for Presid-
ing Elder Alfred Smith, in Chesweld
NJ. +. Church, Sunday evening last
Subject, Gods Pleadings that ali Men
turn unto Him." Pastor IT. r Wan.
dyke also gave US a good sermon in
the morning on the Power of Satan
for EVIL" In the two services of the
day our people were we'll fed from the
sacred desk.
The festival held Thursday and Fri
day evenings of last week passed off
nicely, the cool, threatening weather
only interfering somewhat. The ladies
netted about $50, and herewith wish to
extend thanks to friends for their gifts
and also for their patronage.
some one forced an entrance through
the lass in the front door of w. s.
hardcastle's grocery store, wherein is
also the post Office, last Saturday night.
MF. ii. says he misses nothing but a
few small articles such as tobacco. He
quietly but strongly suspects a party
at home for the deed. This is the sec
ond time in the past six weeks that
this store has been thus invaded.
eChh NAOOAC uAa DuAib al a0NAeAOh w
his residence with other outdoor i'm
provements and newly painted with
bright colors, altogether making him a
handsome and commodiOus home.
w. y. Collins has erected shedding
in front of his store covered with cor
rugatsd iron roofing, which is a great
Improvement and comfort and conve-
nience as we'll. He has also made his
residence bloom with new paint.
P.L. Barcus has also spanned the
front of his residence with a new porch
and painted the whole in ahow OOlOrs.
w. j. Phillips has added a very hand.
some front porch to his home.
Rev. w. Il. Il. Barcus, of Midway
Central, Pa. Conference, has been
amending few days with his father.
p. l.. BarcHs, of this town.
Miss Jennie George, of Chesterville.
Pa, has been spending a week or two
with Miss Lille Bishop, and Mics Ida
Harper, of Leipsic, has been spending
a few days with her sister. Mrs. d. III.
Boyce.
Misa Lola Moore, Of Kent0n, is visit.
ing Miss Belle Moore.
Walter Il. Knots, on the ] II
Bishop home farm, has threshed his
wheat which was stock ground and
yielded him q little over 20 bushels
per acre.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
Dress Goods.

We have excelled ourselves
TINS spring in our selection of
Dress Goods. The latest spring
shades in Bedford Cords, Serpent
and Henrietta Cloths, and at
prices that will surprise you.
At soc we will give you a bet
ter quality than you will find
elsewhere at 70c, and they are
the very best spring shades. We
have only a few pieces of this
extra quality at this low figure.
Perhaps you know the White
Rose" Dress Ginghams at 12Ic.
They are excellent quality and
beautiful styles. We are offer
ing them for a few days at 1Oc.
''Everett's" at Sc.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
Russet Shoes.

MundelIs Shoes do not need an
introduction. You know thpv
are the best Shoes for BOYS and
Girls on the market. We have a
full line of them in Russet. and
also in Black Goods, at prices
lower than you have been buy
ing.
The correct thing now for eli
ther lady or gent is a pair Of Rus
set Butcher Shoes. Call and see
what you think of ours.
Ladies' and Misses Oxford Ties
in abundance.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

school room side by side with equal
advantages. He brought the point out
in very fitting allegory ending by
saying the superiority is obtained only
by him who has made the best use of
his opportunities.
Mr.. Browne has the pose and man
nerisms of an orator. He has acquired
for one being so young in the profess
ion a pleasing style and makes favor
able hit wherever he goes.
The exercises above were intersper-
sed by instrumental music by Misses
Clara Wilson and Edith Beck, clos
ing with q benediction by Rev. G. C.
Adams.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
NOTICE.

ASPECIAL ELECTION Of the property owners
in the town of Smyrna, will be held
On MONDAY, the 18th day of JULY, 1893,
At the Alderman's Office, between the hours of
A. N. and P. M, for the purpose Of deciding
whether or not the Board of Commissioners shall
borrow $4,000 by issuing Town Bonds for the
purpose OF putting in Sewerage and Electric
Light in said town.
By order of the Board,
o. B. NOSHRLL. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

The calling of an extra session of
Congress by the President to August
7th has had tendency to improve the
feeling, the hope being that this body
will devise some plan of financial relief
There is an apprehension that Congress
will remain continuously in session.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters testament
tary were given in due form Of law, granted to
the undersigned on the 2Sd day of June, 1893
and that all persons having claims against the
estate of Sarah G. Cummins, deceased, late of
Smyrna, Delaware, must present the same, duly
attested, to the Administrators, and sll persons
indebted to the said estate will make payment on
or before the 23d day of June, 1894.
R. II. HILL.
W. g. HILL
Smyrna.
GEO. /. CUMMINS,
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

THE TINES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HOFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
TERMs-SUBscRIPTI0N-One year, strictly in ad
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paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
ofseven Cents line for the firstinsertiOn; 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., 1893-07-05

Large Chestnut Crop. Chestnut trees
are in full bloom aud there is every
prospect Of large crop. Seoretary
Carlisle and President Cleveland NAV
curdle their brains over the finan.
cial situation, but the average country
BOY is happy. He plainly realizes the
!act that his financial prospects are sx-
nesdingly bright whether the Sherman
silver law is repealed or left upon the
statute books, Chestnuts will bring
the regular price all the same.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
Smyrna and Vicinity.

Iris time for perch fishing, the
chestnut trees are in bloom.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

Summer weakness. that tired feel
ing, loss Of appetite and nervous pros
tration are driven away By Hoods
SarslpariIla, like mist before the morq-
ing sun. To realize the benefit OF this
great medicine, give it d trial.
Sure, efficient, easy Hoods Pills.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
Special Bargains.

Ladies' Dongola Patent Tip, at
$1.0O, worth $1.25.
Ladies' DOngola patent tip,
French process, hand-sewed, (the
easiest shoe worm at 1925, worth
$2.75.
Child's Dongola, patent tip,
6-8, at SOC, 8-11 at Csc, worth 75c
and $1.00.
Mems hand-sewed. whole stock
CreedmOOr at $3.50, worth $500.
Work Shoe at $1.O0, worth $1.25.
Our various other departments
are full of Spring Novelties and
Bargains.
Goods delivered to all parts of
Smyrna and Clayton.
MEGEAR & SON.
Main ST., Smyrna,
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

Mrs. Ledia A. Cotton had holes
burnt in her awning yesterday by fire
crackers. Il was Fortunately discovered
before the canvass was much damaged.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

THE Green Spring school picknek
on Saturday afternoon, including the
larger part Of the neighbOrhOOd.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

THE Services at the Methodist church
next Sunday will be devoted to admin
istratien of the Lords Supper.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

FARMERS tell US the peach picking
will be from seven to ten days later
than it was in 1891, two years ago.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

The peach growers think the rail-
road estimate of the peach crop too high
and that the yield will not bear the
figures of six and one-half millions by
a considerable.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

ANDREW WALLEN died at Clayton
on Friday, aged ~ years, and was
buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery,
this town, Sunday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

B. F. c. ROTHWELL announces the
grand opening of Collins Beach for to-
morrow night, to be followed with a
hop every Thursday evening.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

GEO. N. Stevenson sent out a large
quantity Of ice cream yesterday to fill
orders.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

Mr.. Yocum will have the shirt fac.
tory ready next week.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

THE Second Quarterly Conferenc of
the Asbury NJ. f. Church was held
on Friday evening. The Church,
through its pastor, Sunday School SUI
perintendent, and class leaders was re-
ported to be in good condition though
over forty persons who heretofore been
enrolled in its membership have gone
off with the two chapels that are now
united with other charges. The regu
lar collections are up to or above what
they were before the above changes, the
congregations uniformly good, and the
prayer meetings phenomenal, the sum-
mer temperature making little or no
difference in the attendance, the Lee
ture- room being well filled every
Thursday;night. The reports from the
adjoining Quarterly conferences show
a healthy condition of things.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

THE "4th of July" Festival of Bethel
Church held at Brenford last evening
was decided success, realizing some
$50. gross, and from $40 20 $75 clear.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

To Kenton belongs the credit of fur
nishing the first ton of bone for the
Phosphate mill at Smyrna Landing.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05
List of Promotions in Smyrna Public
Schools.

In the following list the names are
given in the order of standing. A star
indicates that the pupil has been pro-
NOTED with conditions.
Smyrna times., 1893-07-05

The personal property of the late
Owen c. Crowley near the Tent"
which was sold Friday, brought good
prices, the young horse bringing $lO5.