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Smyrna times., 1894-01-31
The CoIored state Teachers, Institute.


Will convene in this town at Bethel
church, on Wednesday next the 7th of
February, continuing three days. Supts,
Griffin, of New Castle, Tindal, of Kent,
Tammany, of Sussex county, Prof. A.
d. Yocum, Prot. Wesley Webb, of the
ColOred State College, Rev. c. N.
Grandson and Hon. E. D. Bassett will
be the instructors. The teachers will
conduct the literary exercises on Wed
nesday evening On Thursday even
ing, Rev. c. n. Grandson, D. D., ex-
president of Bennett College, Greens
borO, N. c., one of the ablest and most
eloquent of the cOlored orators of this
country will deliver an grafton. Hon.
Il. D. Bassett, exhibited States Minister
to Hayti under President Grant, WILL
speak on Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

THE Kent County Bible Society off
ers to give a bible to the heads of
families that are in need of a family
record. Apply to the Depository,
Albert Cowgirl, Dover. There is no
need for any family to be without a
copy of the bible in their house. Ifnot
convenient to apply at the Depository
in Dover, orders can be made through
the pastors of the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches of this town. or
through this office. It is the wish of
the Kent County Bible Society that a
copy of the scriptures shall be in every
home.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Death at EIkton.- William J. Jones.
a member of the law firm of Jones &
Haines, died at his residence in Elkton
Nd, on Sunday evening. He leaves
widow and three children, one son
and two daug d. Jones.
who is married and is employed bv the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company at
Ridley Park, Pa; Maria Avery, wife
of Rev. Walter f. Avery, pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Easton
Md, and Mrs. Fannie Bratton, wife of
Dr. Howard Bratton, of ElktOn, Md
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

ABRAM G. MOORE, residing near
town, planted last spring crop of
Landreth's Early Peas, and after a
plentiful use, gathering the last of the
crop for seed. Quite a number of the
peas were scattered on the ground, and
being turned under in the autumn for
seeding the ground in wheat, sprouted
and have kept ON growing as best they
could IN doing the part nature de-
signed of them. In passing over this
part of his field Friday morning before
the snow began to fall, he observed
they were green, about 6 inches high
and the blossom buds were beginning
to form. Having stood the thermomater
as low as 2O' on one or two mornings.
u remains problem as to which
shall triumph in the end-their vitality
or the frost. Mr.. Moore has had them
similarly situated to live until the 18TH
OF January, the warm winter four veara
ago, but they then succumbed to the
severe freeze,
Mr.. Moore has been the owner for
some years of what used to be known
as the John p, Reese farm" Mr.. Reese
had wide reputation as successful
grower Of fruits, and being o leader IN
propagation, brought him IN fine re-
turns. Mr., Moore remembers hearing
MIN say that he planted the first peach
orchard south of Wilmington, 10 acres.
between 80 and go years ago. and that
'ne trees subsequently, planted, and 80
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

HON. JAMES WILLIAMS, of this town.
well known for his long service in pub.
lie life, has been shut in the larger mart
of the winter by an affliction which he
has been subject to for some years, but
to this has been added recently some
thing still more painful-glaucoma the
pain in the eye being extremely severe.
In fact, it had become so excruciating
at times as to suggest the necessity Of
a surgical operation, and DR.. Ellegood.
OF Wilmington, at the suggestion of DR..
Black came down over a week ago to
dlgnose the case, and on Thursday. DR..
Harlan, of Philadelphia, assisted by DIR.
Black, of New Castle, performed the
operation very successfully. The eye
was punctured, as is stated, through
the pupil, and the operation of Iridec-
tony skillfHlly executed, the delicate
member being thus restored to perform
its proper functions of sight with the
cessation Of the severe pain. Mr.. VIII
iiams, we are pleased to say, has been
resting easy since and gaining strength
the past week.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

The chief item of interest in the
agricultural line the past week or so
has been that ofcontractiug for toma
toes. An increased interest has been
added-to the tomato culture from the
fact of the planting here of an addit-
lonal eannery-at Smyrna Landing but
there 10 in this case reversal of the
usual supply and demand" question
1t is rather, who shall get in d? Our old
est cannery, that of John H. Hoffecker.
had to shut down week ago on an
plicants: the price is the same as last
year, $500 per ton. This arose from
the fact that those who have been fur
nishing this establishment almost
unanimously wish to continue, and in
many cases with increased acreage.
One of these has haul of nine miles.
Contracts for the factories of Charles
Osborn and J. B. Counselman & Co.
have been filling up rapidly and NAV
be by this time completed. The pro-
bilities are that the farmers or some of
them who attend to business on the
principle that next "week will be time
enough, will get left out in the cold.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Now that electricity is likely to take
the place of gas as an illuminant, what
is in the way of the latter taking a step
forward and becoming house warmer?
In one or more instances in this town
this is now the case and might be made
more general.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31
DECIDED UPON.

Since the above was put in type. the
commissioners had a special meeting
yesterday EVENING" to act on the au-
thority of the people above alluded TO
and expressed in petition, and decided
70 a. once proceed with the enlarge
ment Of the plant. This is 10 consist
Of an additional 100 horsepower engine
ana 200 candle-power dynamo, which
with the one already in will give the
town q lighting capacity of 1000 lamps.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th.
SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

MR.. SToKEsBURY caught three shad
at Bombay Hook one day last week
the day before the cold wave reached
US. This early coming of shad is held
by the fisherman to indicate a good
springs run.
NATURAL ice in this latitude, from
present appearances, will be a scarce
article next summer. Thanks to the
genius of invention for the artificial
kind, of prime sort, will be plentiful
and good, if the price is not too high.
Or course that is where the danger lies.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31
The Queen os Fashion.

Best Fashion Journal published. Issued
az enli9an1niy only So cents copy, post-paid-worth
eavS, '. MAI nVe 2 cent stamps for copy and be
CONVINCED, 70 Y. II. KIN0eT q Co., PnbIishers.
union square, N Y f
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

THE chief officers of the Society hav.
ing appointed Sabbath, Feb. 4th to be
observed as"Christian Endeavor Day:"
it will be accordingly observed in the
Asbury NJ. E. Church, of this town
Pastor Stengle will preach a special
sermon to Christian Endeavors at 1870
o'clock; and the choir will, as usual.
delight and inspire with appropriate
music. All of the members of the So.
ciety, connected with the aforesaid
church, are expected to be present and
the public generally is also cordially in
Vited.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

If you need pair of pants of any
description, for every day, business or
better wear, go to Edw. G. Walls. T
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

THE ColOred Teachers Institute. as
given elsewhere, to be held in this town
on Wednesday and Thursday next,
will be an event worthy the attention
OF our citizens, both day and night.
The speaker for Thursday evening DR..
Grandson, is noted for his eloquence,
and the same can be said of OK. Minister
Basse:t who speaks on Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

THE rain of Monday carried off the
snow and improved the streets and
roads. The waterfall was more than
all the month together and filled the
millponds to overflowing.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

B. A. & II. P. HAZEL call attention
to their advertisement in another column
of 10000 feet of white oak planks, IL
tons of salt hay and a pair of black
mares.
THE sleds which the young folks re-
ceived as Christmas presents were laid
away for want of use until Saturday
morning. The inch or so of ice and
snow gave occasion for fine sport.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

A Millington correspondent of the
Conference Herald says: "Here Ad-
ventists do not eat hog meat and a
gentleman living near who cast in his
lot with this people the fall of 1898.
not being at liberty to eat his own
pork, has sold over $4O0 worth to the
gentiles.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31
ExCHANGP

Win exchange good property sino..,.
NorristOwn, Pa, for small farm IN'ed ia
Smyrna Del. nest
For particulars, address
EXCHANGE
,o,o 9O5 West Airy stree,
1917 Norristown ;.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

THOSE delicious white grapes. All,
they just melt in your mouth with a
most pleasing flavor. Harvey B.
Stewart keeps them, fresh all the time.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

A Close Fight for Aerif.-The tellers
appointed by the Circuit Court TO re-
count the ballots cast at the election in
November last for Sheriff of Cecil
county, concluded their work Friday.
when the ballots cast in the Seventh
aud Ninth districts were counted. In
the Seventh both sides claim a gain of
from one to three votes; and In the
Ninth 1t Is conceded that White REP
makes gain of three votes or four
votes, which his counsel claims will
elect him without the necessity of
counting the 90 rejected ones in the
Fifth, on which the court has not vet
decided. The counsel are of the opin.
ion that these will be favorably con.
sidered by the Court. This would give
White a gain of seven and increase bis
majority in the county to eight, the
same majority that Boyd was returned
oy the first count as recleving.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Our new Smyrna Orchestra, which
has been practicing for some months
past was invited down to Rev. G. w.
Danes last Wednesday night to give
his photograph their first impression.
Besides the excellent orchestra music n
few solos were given by individual
members, after which they had the
pleasure of hearing this roll of myster-
ious wax give out the harmonies of
their own productions. The orchestra
is composed of about 10 pieces, who
meet at the residence of DIR. Dwight
every Wednesday night to practice
and receive instructions. It is to be
hoped they will come before the public
soon.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

FOWLER & LEEsE, successors to W
w. Tschudy in the mercantile busi-
ness, set up business last week, where
they are ready to receive the patronage
OF the public. The new firm being
practical and energetic merchants, will
no doubt make their venture a success.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

&eUens- TdyLOr.-Mr. Charles Stew
ems, a prominent young farmer living
near Massey's and Miss Ethel Tavlor.
one Of the most estimable young ladies
of MillingtOn, were quietly married at
the M. e. parsonage Millington, af 2
o'clock Tuesday evening, by Rev. G..
w. Burke.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

KaeO the "Paraon Of the LsIand.n-
Easton, Md, Jan.22. - Mrs. Mary
Thomas, III widow of Captain George
Thomas, died at the residence Of MISS
Mary Barkman, near St Michael,s
ageG 10 years. Mrs. Thomas and her
husband were natives of Deals Island.
somerset county, and were married
there many years ago by their kins-
man, the celebrated Rev. Joshua
Thomas "Parson of the Islands, u
whose fame Rev. Adam Wallace spread
IN his famous book of that name.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Charles H. Hern, of Queen Anne's
county, Md and Miss Mabel Russum.
daughters of Mrs. J. F. Russum. of
HillsborO, were married on Wednes.
day, by Rev. w. w. Sharp, at the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Hills
bOro.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31
Obituaries.
BEWLEY.


Miss Ann E. Bewley, a resident of
this town from her early womanhood
| died on Saturday morning last, aged 20
years. Her illness was of short dura-
tion, only two days, s,resulting from con-
gestion of the lungs. She survived her
three brothers, William, James and
John, the two last with herself coming
to Smyrna when young in life. The
parents of the above lived and died
near Centreville, Md. The deceased
was a warm supporter and liberal con-
sributor to the Presbyterian church be-
ing Al years a member in which time
she was faithful and true. She was
buried in the cemetery of the same on
Monday afternoon, Rev. G. @. Adams
officiating.
LAVENDER.
Mrs. Frances A. Cavender, widow of
the late John A. Lavender, died Mon
day morning at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. John M. Voshell, aged
72 years, 4 months and days. She
had been in feeble health the past year,
but the fatal sickness was only of four
days duration. Her maiden name was
Reynolds, the remaining brother Jos.
Reynolds, surviving her. She became
a member of the NJ. E. Church in early
life and remained steadfast adherent
until her death. The children that
survive her are the daughter named
above, T. w. Cavender and Thomas
CaVender living near this town, and
Jos. Il. Cavender, of Wilmington. The
remasns will be inferred this afternoon
at GlenWOOd Cemetarv car1yioaS in
charge of Rev. A. Stengle.
LAMB.
Mrs. Mary A. Lamb, widow of
Thomas Lamb, a well known resident
OF the vicinity of Blackiston Cross
Roads quarter offs century or more
ago, died at the residence of James c..
LeCOmpt, in Wilmington, Oh the 23rd
inst. of paralysis, aged "A years. The
remains were brought down to CLAY
ton, Friday morning, and after funeral
services in the church there, inferred
in the Episcopal cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

A Denton Man to Wed.-Cards have
been issued for the wedding eff James
N. Todd, a lawyer Of Denton, Md, and
Miss Clara Naudian of Lansdowne, Pa,
at Lansdowne on February 7th, when
the ceremony will be performed by the
Rev. r. w. Todd, father of the groom.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

A walnut tree was felled on the
farm of Colonel EnOch NOyes, near
Port Deposit, AT the butt is measured
over feet in diameter and Is feet in
circumference. Its height was SO feet
The age of the tree was nearly 800
years. Colonel Moves intends to sell
the tree, which he thinks is worth over
$400.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

IN underwear you will find real bar
gains, and any grade you want, at
Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Grover to David: "PIease take no
tlce that the cat came back. .n-Ne,O
York Advertiser, ~
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

WELL, the cold wave has come, but
it wasn't as cool as the fellow who left
his security to pay his debts.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

The Cecil Democrat endorses theft
and suggests that President Cleveland's
mistake was in not appointing Judge
Maynard instead of Hornblower.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

A Maryland Seventh Day Adventist
was sentenced to pay fine os S5 for
husking corn on Sunday, and the
COur' of Appeals has affirmed the SEN
tence. Evidently corn is not regarded
as necessity of life in the domain of
the CALvERTs. We presume, however
that Marylander could husk a flask of
corn juice on Sunday without being
pinchsd by Justice.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

BY the will of Miss Ann Bewlev.
the Mite Society of the PRESBYTERIAN
Church becomes the legatee of $500.
The Benevolent Society of the town is
left the same sum, $500. The remain
der of the bequests, $4,000, (if the two
farms realize that, go to the descend
ants of her brother William, VIM. NJ
Bell was named as the executor.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

THERE are daily indications of par
tial resumption of business, and while
there are many manufacturing estab-
lishments wholly or partially closing it
Is pleasant to record that the resump-
tions Outnumber the closings. The i'm
provement in busineFs will be gradual.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

DOgs.killed IA out of 10 sheep, Chas
GoOdhand, Kent Island, paid $6 apiece e
for them a week before.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Smyrna and Vicinity.
UMBRELLAS, at Edw. G. Walls. T
TRUNKS and valises, at Edw. G..
Walls.
THE real estate of the late James r,
Clements will be offered at public sale
next Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

IF you want a good, reliable over
coat at low price, go to Edw. G..
Walls.
SPECIAL bargains in children's over
coats from 8 to years of age, at Edw
g. Walls. 4
Now would be o good time for the
Trustees of the Odd Fellows Cemetery
to coal ash the much frequented path
in front of the cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

A Talbot county exchange on the
Eastern Shore, puts it this way:
The sunlight falls on sanctum walls,
The window is raised once more;
The wind frisks through the editors Whisks,
And the clippings blow out the door.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

A game law which proposes to pro.
hibit the taking of partridOes and ID p,E' raT
bits in Maryland from the time of az, ~.
passage until November 1st, 1896. is
now pending in the Legislature The
oojecC Is TO preserve and prevent the
exunction Of such game. 1t imposes a
me OF 30 for the possession of a dead
partridge or rabbit, and allows posses
purposes. " yin 3
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

The State Temperance Alliance pro-
pose to push the local option measures
now before the Legislature. A meet
ing of the Alliance was held in Balti-
more last Monday. In addition to sew
eral addresses letters We're read from
Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop Paret.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Ducks With the Grip.-An Easton
lady is quite fancier of chickens and
ducks and takes particular care of them.
Some days ago she says three of her
choicest ducks, and one Plymouth
Rock chicken developed symptoms of
The grip, she at once fed them with
damp meal and quinine and awaited
the results. The ducks got we'll bnt
the chicken died. Now she is in donbt
as to whether the quinine curej or
Killed. 1t appears to have been botb
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

WIN. GEO. HILL announces else
where large stock of fresh clover
seed from the West. Mr.. Hill makes
it his business annually to provide for
our farmers the best clover seed he can
obtain ia the market, and the imDor.
taace of good grass and hay field is
we'll known to them all.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

The Cecil Fire Insurances Company
paid out $l7 900 for losses in Snow
Hill, last week.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

l DESIRE to call the attention of the
public to my spectacle and eve glass
department. Don't be duped as you
have been. Don't pay two profits and
large ones at that. Don't pay $500 for
S1.25 spectacles as you have been
doing. l guarantee satisfaction in
every respect and all lenses are ex-
changeable free of charge, in one year
after date of purchase. MY regular
retail price includes testing the eye
free. q
WEATHER PREDICTION.-Hick's al
manac says a cold wave will be on as
this month goes out. and reactionary
storms will be due February and Sd .
reaching the East about the 5th. Biz
yards may be expected in the north.
ending in very cold wave. Warmer
about the 9th and storms of rain or
snow from 9Th to 10th. Cold and clear
ing thereafter until the reactionary
storms 18th and 14th. Another storm
period will run from the 18th to Goth.
leaving cold weather in its wake. Re.
dictionary storms about the 25th, with
a cold wave at the end of the month.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Z. Dayton is manufacturing charcoal
on large scale in Caroline.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Eleven members of the Chester Far.
mers Alliance have agreed to plant 90
acres in tomatoes for Baltimore packers
if contracts at 81 a ton can be made.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

An EastOn surgeon says that with
four cuts and a few stitches he can
alter a mans face so his own mother
would not know him. Any newspa per.
says the Gazette can do that with only
one cut.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

The Legislature is buckling down to
work. Many bills have been intro
duced and committees of both houses
are working in earnest over the re-
valuation bills.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31

Cards are out Announcing the mar
riage of Mr.. George r. Collier and Miss
Jennie Smith, of Salisbury, to take
place this evening, at the home of the
brides mother.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-31
MARYLAND Items.

John E. Wilson has been admitted
to the Elkton bar.
The high license question is being
agitated in Cambridge.
Miss Jessie Kerr, of Denton, has a
music class at Ridgely.
A game protection association has
been organized in Salisbury.
G. Dayton is manufacturing charcoal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-01-11

Rev. ). I,hom Bliss, d. d., president of
the standing committee OF the diocese OF
Vermont, announces that the presiding
bishop has appointed the second day of Feb
ruarY for the conservation of Bishop-olcct
Han at st, Paul's church, Burlington, VT.
Further notice with regard to the details
and the regulation Of admission to the ser
vice will he given later
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-01-11

The September term Of Chttondon County
court was resumed Montav Judge Nun
SON presiding. Frank Lapan, ono Of the
seven charged with disturbing the peace ON
July last, was fined 80 and cost, 4
nolle pros. was entered in the case of Stat,
vs. barney McCarran. charged with a simi-
lar offence.
Arguments were made on the motion 70
set aside the verdict in the case &c Reed ys
Russell, on the ground Of misconduct anon !,
the jurymen and on motion for a certified
execution, upon the decision Of which de-
ponds the question whether the plaintiff
shall or shall not he allowed mll costs. Nless,,
Enright and iaselton argued Tor plain
tiA md Messrs. Peck and Ballard tor the de-
fendant Court took the papers.
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Funernl ofJnmcs Mnrnm.

The funeral of James Moran took place
from his late home on Loomis street Wcdne5-
day morning. Rev, W, $. Roberts onlciatod
and the |. Y. NJ. quartctte sang. The
bearers were four patrarchs Militant Of
Canton Lafayette, McSars. j. W Jones, Y.
A. Nye. NJ. ii. Alexander and NJ. \. May
nard W. b. Craven had charge of the ar
rangements. About 30 members of Green
Mountain lodge attended in a body. The
floral tributes were very beautiful. Tho
services al Lake View cemetery were con
Quoted by Green Mountain lodge
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.


There was pretty wedding on Barre
| street cdnCad&y afternoon when Jessie
| only daughter Of Dr. o. J.. Watson. wa.
| married TO Dean G. Hayes Of Waterbury.
Itcv. G. .. Webster performed the core
mony, which was witnessed bv only few
near friends and relatives Many elegant
presents were tokens Of the esteem aud good
viii in which the young couple are hold bv
their many friends. The newly wooded
couple LETT on thc leo train After short
trip they viii reside at Waterbury, Center.
MI Hayes place Of business. whore thoy
will he at home after January 10.
The follo"ug officers were elected by
Bethany Sunday school for the ENSUING year:
Secretary and treasurer d. $. Wheat,ov:
librarian. G. II. Shpman assistants. Alice
Taft and William Ellis: committee on Ii
hrarN NJ C. H. More Chnrlos Shjpman.
Mrs. Osgood. Mrs Babcock, Miss Macon
her; committee ON iiuanca. 4. y. Howe.
Harry Cotton, Mrs lthnehart, Mrs Moro,
Miss Knapp: advisory committees Rev. c.
s. Smith, William Smith and Miss Amy
Fisk
st the annual meeting Of the Apollo club.
held january !, the following officer, wore
elected for the year ensuing: THONGS l..
wood. president; iranE A. Dwmen. vice
president; james r. Sabn. secretary: Rabbi
b. Denny, treasurer; managers. Thomas L.
Wood, Frank A. Dwincl, Hiram 4. Husa.
Joseph \. paBoer Riley G. Bowers Morris
!. Atkins, Cu'l C. Bancroft The treasurer
reported an Increase in the assets Of Tho club
for the year ending january /, 1894 Of
SEQ.
Tho following officers were elected for tho
Sunday-school at Trinity church. Thursday
for the ensuing wear: George W pairlcntpr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-01-11

A warm room, an opened window, a drait.
Il severe cold in he head --negleCted--lHd tAon
Il dangerous cold, but b. is shortly di~prllcd nv
using Adam-on'5 Botanic toulA iu-lm. Joe
and Soc.
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Gcntlcmcn or lady agents wanted IN every
town. Biz profits. honorable COMPLEMENT.
Mcuaar Nan *, Co.,, Spring,illc, y. \.