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Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

A serious trouble came near result
ing in South Milford on Saturday from
a collector refusing to receive taxes
rendered. The papers say that for sew
eral hours the excitement was so high
that business was almost suspended.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 18th, 1894

THE "TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. d. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del
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ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents a line for the frstinsertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
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and yearly advertisers.
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per line.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07
tut WF9 DWtYT TIW 7 tU
Letter From ChesWold.
GLEANINGs OF SOCIAL INTEREST.

GLEANINGs OF SOCIAL INTEREST.
On Friday evening last the young
people of CheswOld and vicinity gath
cred at the residence of Mr.. Owen
Evans, to give an ovation in honor of
Mr.. W. Percy Evans. The principal
feature of amusement was the un-
tangling and winding of twelve pieces
of cord. Each cord was one hundred
yards long, and being wound around
every article of furniture, rendered if
quite difficult for the gentlemen and
their lady partners to find their wav
through the tangled mass of cob webs''
and to wind their little ball of yard
from parlOr to library, and from first to
second floor.
Miss Laura Bishop and Mr.. VIM.
Sca1 trough were the successful con-
testa" and received handsome Dre-
sents ao 4 reward for their energy and
quick work. After this most ENJOYABLE
contest, we were invited to participate
IN numerous games which were heartily
enjoyed by all present. At IO3O O'Clock
we were invited to the diniug.haU
There, our kind friends had Drenared
Tor US most bountiful repast to which
all who were present did nmple Justice
Just as our jOllity was at its height.
we were startled by bright light. and
almost before we knew it DR.. Herbert
Evans had our merry images safe in
the confines of his camera.
We then INDUCED in more games
and music until past the midnight hour
When we were compelled to take our
departure. We are sure we can saw
ior All present that more ENJOYABLE
evening has not been spent this winter
ana our hearty thanks are extended TO
all members of the household for the
royal way in which they entertained
| u.s.
Those present were Misses Edith
Hardcastle, Emma Spruance, Lille
Bishop, Laura Bishop. Bertha Emer.
SON. Anna X. Barnard, Katie Boggs.
Lulu Boggs, Emma Short, Libba short.
Fannie Short, Jennie Harper. Bell
Moore, Messrs. VIM. d. Bishop; John
Thompson, John j. Cooper. Arthur
Cooper, VIM. Scarborough, Louis NJ
Barnard, Walter Collins, William Har-
rington and Thos. Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. F. Collins snent
part of last week with Mrs. NJ A,
Barnard, at Middetown.
DIR. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Smith, and Miss
Lizzie Bishop, attended the wedding OF
Miss Jennie Smith last week, at Sanlis.
bury, Md
While times are hard the merchants
OF Cheswold seem to be doing good
business.
Mr.. VIM. F. Collins intends to build
a large addition to his store in the
spring.
Mr. 5. M. BOyce has opened a gen.
eral store in the F. F. Moore building
SERENO.
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warm defender of our country's liberty.
In his death the poor has lost a bene-
factor, morality an able champion,
liberty brave defender, and the coun-
try a sincere patriot. He leaves a wife
but no children.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

BETWEEN the votes to repeal the
Federal Election Laws, the McCreary
Hawaiian resolutions, the confirmation
of Judge Peckham, and the Silver
Seigniorage bill, this promises to be a
lively week in Washington.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

cream, cake and fruit. About two
hours were thus spent in feasting the
large company of friends who had call
ed to make this a memorable occasion
TO The friends they all delighted to
honor. X Y. u.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

The Conclave of Heptasophs, at their
regular meeting last night, had four
applications for membership. Deputy
Master Phillips will be present at their
next installation of officers probably
the 20th inst.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

THE trustees of the Odd Fellows
cemetery have prospect of widening
their walk by setting the fence back
the first of the spring. 1t will probably
be graded and covered with some hard
durable substance.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

REV. w. H. THOMAS, a former pastor
and well known preacher, will preach
at Centennial church on Sunday week,
the 18th inst, both morning and even.
ing.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

THE ice house which Frank Reiman
is building near the depot is nearing
completion and he expects his first car
load of ice next week.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

The Loyal Temperance Legion will
have another Demorest Contest on
Monday, 26th inst, There will be six
contestants.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

E. G. WALLS, in a large advertise
ment in another place, tells those who
are in want of clothing now or in the
future, how to get them cheap.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

The coupon craze is prevalent but
harmless. The Price of each portfolio
series runs from two to ten cents.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

The Clement Mansion was knocked
off this afternoon at $4,000 to S. Cats
and the older dwelling TO Mrs. Anna
Cummins at 81, ,475.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07
Smyrna and Vicinity.

FRESH taf1iies of all kinds, made
daily, at the Smyrna Bakery. t
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

WIN. G. PORTS & Co., have issued
dodgers stating that they are now pre-
pared to do all kinds of hauting.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

FROM the Boston Herald: "Ollie Tor
bett appeared as a member of the com-
pany for the first time. Her playing
showed much intelligence, a good
technique and excellent taste. Her
tone is pure aud faultlessly true, and
her playing is we'll calculated to pleas c
the most criticaln
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

The Kent County Institute wants to
meet in Cheswold but unfortunately
their is no public hall or suitable place
for them.
Our celebrated band of workers. the
Ladies Aid", will hold Cafe Friday
evening the 10th inst. Oysters will be
prominent feature of the menu. and
other attractions will also be devised to
entertain the inner and outer man.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

There are about forty Presidential
nominations tied up in the Senate
nearly all from New York. This Is
reported to be the reason for delay IN
the Chestertown post ofHce appoint,
ment. The term Of Mr.. Brown, the
present incumbent, expired on Jan. n
st but it Is sei9 the department
officials will NOT act 10 the matter qntll
the Senate blockade is broken, Aeg'
NeUs.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

OUR farmers will be interested in
the several public sales of stock, farm
ing implements, &C., in this issue.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

GET your ice from Reiman's. Guar
anteed the best ice and prompt deliv-
cry and good weight, at lowest possi
BILE prices.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

TIE rain of Sunday which turned to
snow, was followed by the most de-
cided cold snap of the winter the MUIR
curry dropping to 11' Monday morning
and 19' Tuesday. The hope of ice
that was inspired by the fall of tenn
perature has been dissipated by the
south wind and thermometer this
morning but little below freezing. In
the nOthern states they are now gett-
ing ice, from fifteen inches to two feet
thick.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

F9e concert at the opera HOUSE next
"Wednesday evening promises to be
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8 Head of Cattle.

/ white horned COW, red buffalo cow T3a-Er0
star in fOrehead l red heifer, horns SSNl I'd
turned back, Jersey cow no-hOrned III III
red COW 1 red bull steer, red audi
white bull. horned. SOW and l3 SHOATS. NOW
ing machine, No l; moving machine, No 2;
wheatdrill, roller, twin harrow, No. I: twin har-
row. No. .; . cultivators A Cultivator , orchard
cultivatOrs, AA cultivatOr, No s. AA Cullivator
No. l. Plow, PlOws, Peach Wagons > Farm
Wagons, small Peach Wagon, Buggy 2 hay rig
gings, sets Of plow harness, set of dearborn har-
set Of plow harness set of wagon harness.
wheel rake, corn planter, long ladders, Il
peach ladders "a peach crates and baskets, sin
gle, double and three-hOrse trees buShel meas
ure, hoes one-han interest in IS acres of
wheat in ground. l40O pounds of Farmers Bone
Phosphate, lot of milet and timothy hay.
Seized and taken in execution as the property
of JOHN SHAHAN, and to be sold by
PIERCE GOULD, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Wilmington, Del,
Feb 6, 1894.
TERMS.-A credit of 10 months to the pur.
chaser giving negotiable note with approved
indOTSeE All sums of $50 and under, cash Dis
count of per cent. for cash on all goods sold on
credit.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07
Wedding at Salisbury.
UNION OF MARYLAND AND DELAv

UNION OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE.
The Salisbury advertiser gives the
following account Of the marriage of
Miss Jennie Smith, winsome young
lady of that place, Ia frequent visitor
to this section where both her father
and mother grew up to young gem
tleman of that town on Wednesday
evening last. No wedding at distant
point could hardly claim the interest
this has in CheswOld and this vicinity
from the fact of the numerous relatives
and friends of the bride.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

FROM the Philadelphia Times: "Miss
Ollie TOrbett, commands intense in
terest by her power and delicacy in
bringing out the finer effects of the
violin.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

Z. Webb, at the Centennial NJ. E. Par.
sOnRge, Smyrna.
SAMMONS-SAMMONS.-On Jan. 25
Miley G. Sammons and Mrs. Amanda
Sammonss, both of Cheswold, at the same
place aud by the same minister as the
preceding.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

There has been far less suffering
among the idle and needy this winter
than there would have been if the
weather had been severe instead of
mild. 1t is no wonder that people
think and talk so much about the
weather all the time 1t has IA great
deal to do with the health, comfort,
and happiness of mankind.
At meeting of the Town Council
last Wednesday night the contracts
we're awarded to Mr.. Gaskell of the
Ames Iron works to furnish the engine
and Charles Z. White for a Westing-
house dynamo. The additional plant
will be ready soon, as the apparatus has
been ordered, and about on its way.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

THEo. F. JOHNSON, living on the
deitshu property, keeps one of the
neatest looking farms in this vicinity
and has things arranged to suit most
every condition of farm life. Besides
his large, comfortable home, which is
fitted out with most every convenience
one Is particularly impressed with the
management of out buildings. His
stables are clean, warm and comfort.
able and his stock, which consists Of
40 head of nice looking cattle and
horses, are as well sheltered as any I'M
the country. He has II young steers
under his charge which he is fattenlng
fer the butcher knife of G. H. Register
which he hopes to have ready by spring.
A successful drive we'll supplies the
water for both dwelling and out build
ing. Mr.. Johnson is 2 practical farmer
and is now busy thinking how to make
the coming season yield him success.
ful croDs.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

The Presbyterian Endeavor Society
will observe Christian Endeavor Day,
next Sunday evening, Feb. 11th. The
Society will have charge of the entire
evening service, commencing at $50
P. N. A very interesting program has
been prepared, and those wishing to
know more of the Christian Endeavor,
and its work, will be profted by attend
ing this Service. All are cordially in
vited.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

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SMYRNA Grange No. q P. of H.
which has been dormant for three or
four years, was re-organized on We'd
nesday afternoon last, and the follow
ing officers elected Master, James G..
Robinson; Overseer, r. Il. Cantwell;
Lecturer, ]. E. Carter; Steward, w. d.
Hudson; Asst. Steward, G. Frank
Gootee; Chaplain, w. s. Jones; Treas
A. l.. Hudson; Secretary, Gilbert b
Taylor Gate Keeper, w. A. Stevens
John Z. Higgins, Esq, of Delaware
City, Master Granger, will deliver 9
public address before the members and
guests next Wednesday afternoon. Mr.
Higgins is one Of the leading agri
culturests Of the State, and our farmers
will do we'll to hear him.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

c. R. Jones was in Smyrna on We'd
nesday and laid off and leveled the
site for the foundation of J. B. Coun-
Gilman & Co.'S new cannery at this
place, and it is said it will be the larg-
est of the kind in the State George
tOUn Democrat.
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THE orchestra under the direction
of DR.. E. S. Dwight will furnish the
music for Christian Endeavor services
at the Presbyterian Church, next Sun
day evening.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

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Ofthe
State:
his fC
AIissi'
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BY advertisement in an another COL
umn it will be seen that A. Lee Cum
minis has determined to 60 into the
business of supplying our people with
ice. He gives notice that he will sup
ply it of the purest and best quality
and at moderate rates.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

To-day the Lenten season COM
mences. The gay world in the mean
time has been tying to get all the
enjoyment they could before the ad-
vent of the season of self.denial. st.
Valentines day comes next, when love
missives will be looked for.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

Shs
State
tea,
with
unity
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Mr.. CLARENCE PRETTYMAN, who
went to New York last week, made a
visit while there to the 9th Annual
ExpOsition:of the American Furniture
Manufacturers Association. He has
decided to 60 into the furniture busi-
ness in connection with his boot and
shoe department, and is now going to
fill the entire second hOorof his building
below the TIMES Office, in as fine line
of bedroom, parlor suits &c, as ever in
trOduced in this State. He believes
there is an opening here and is now
fastening to complete his arrange
ments which will take place the first of
next month.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

WHILE out cunning one day last
week at HOffecke'rs mill pond, John
Hawkins (colored) killed bald eagle
which measured seven feet from tip to
tip of wings, and weighed 12 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

The rooms of the Young Mems
Christian Association have been closed
by the Directors, This is one of the
things to be regretted, as it opened
nine months ago with promise of per.
manency. The summer was attended
with its usual lapses into indifference
and falling away from good resolutions,
and when the cool weather came there
was an evident lack of interest on the
part of those for whose good there had
been considerable expenditure. The
gross misuse of the room on Sunday
evening by party of irreverent lads,
prompted the decisive action in clos.
ing at once. A meeting of the con.
tributOrs will be held on Monday even.
ing to ratify their action and dispose
Of the furniture.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

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Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

WIN. A. FAIRIES is contemplating
considerable improvement Is in his fur
niture rooms on Main street, and he
is getting the lumber together prepar-
atory to entering on the work in April.
The present house is to be torn down
aud in its place a new one will be
erected 26 feet front and running back
" feet. 1t will be two stories high
with 10 feet ceiling, ornamented with
a glass front, where will also be located
his Office. The present building has
not afforded him sufficient room for his
undertaking department, having
room on the opposite side of the street.
A chief object in the enlargement is to
have all his business under one roof,
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

DESIRE to call the attention of the
public to my spectacle and eye 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
$1.25 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. L. o. WALLER.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

THE regular business meeting of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church, will be held at
tie home of Miss Marion Stevens, to-
night at 7.30 o'clock. SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

Thursday, Feb. 9th, 1894. - Stock
Farming Implements, &C., of L. Cru
well, on the VanGesel farm near the
big Oak" at 10 o'clock a. m.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

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HOLlDAY-POTTS.-On Feb. 1st, 1894
John III. Holiday, of Barclay, Md, and
Sarah f. Potts, of Smyrna, by Rev. j.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

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MOaddy, FEB. Il, 1894. Stock, Farm.
ing Implements, &c, of John H, Short,
on the "Denney" farm, on the State
road, four miles south of Smyrna, at 10
o'clock a. M, B. V. Weldon. auct
Smyrna times., 1894-02-07

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Tuesday, Feb. 18Th, 1894. - Stock.
Farming Implements, &c, of Robt.
Thomas, at 10 o'clock, a. m. B. V.
Weldon, Auctioneer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

into graceful curves and the foliage
spreading on all sides. The chiffon
hats ara wonders OF shirring, and are
many OF them SO big that they presup-
pose couture OF loose ringlets and
waves standing far out at the sides OF
the head. Ribbon Is used more than
anything else for trimming, next come
flowers, and then feathers. For early
spring wear there are fewer straws
than usual, the lack of coarse straw,
the standby OF past seasons, being par
ticularly noticeable. Great picture
hats OF black MORE silk with chimney
pot crowns and widely curving brims
are trimmed most severely with sim
gle tall plume OF green caught in place
by paste buckle set thick with tur-
quoises and fiat fold CT MORE Is bound
about the crown. Contrasting colors
applied in dabs, the contrasts being
made of a lot of dull tones and one
vivid are frequently most artistic.
OF toques there is no end. The new
est additions to the already long list
contain many pretty ones, and a quaint
one is selected for the fourth sketch.
1t is from black velvet spangled with
gilt, showing large butterfly bow In
back. The center is white satin en-
broidered with gold, and the folded
brim is ornamented with large buckle
OF initiated Jewels and feathery al
grette. Coming down to still smaller
headgear, there Is newness in theater
hats in the shape of tiny Napoleon
that is hardly more than couple OF
profiles. The corners come well down
by the ears and are finished by pair
OF rose knots. This dainty hat is made
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

all of white MORE, comes off easily and
shuts fat as fan. They are sure to be
popular. and they cannot be made at
home. These are the days to make a
woman wish she had at least two heads
and many purses. This is, perhaps,
the only distinctly new thing in thea
ter hats. The pretty fashion of mount
ing hat on crown-like band that
rests on the hair is followed again,
and the band is now a bow of ribbon or
a bunch of flowers against the hair. A
variation of the three-cornered hat has
the brim rolled, making three corners,
and brave cockade Is placed against
the crown at one corner. Even Leg
horns are bent in this fashion.
The sailor hat is like the poor, in
that it is always with us, and 1t
promises to be so abundant for the
spring and summer that pretty model
is taken as the subject of the last
picture. 1t is of light-brown straw and
has an oblong crown with the brim
wider in front than at the back. The
garniture consists of two loops and a
loose knot of old rose velvet, together
with two lace wings and two dark
brown stiff plumes placed at the
left side. The very low crown is en-
circled by narrow fold of old rose
velvet. Jets have been wrought In
many fancies for the spring, while the
split faceted beads mounted on fine
wire and effects in strung beads have a
place. A new idea in let 5onnets en-
braces a plain disc about two inches
in diameter set on the top with radiat-
ing wires holding split beads. The
brim is of discs an inch in diameter
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

with a hole in the center through
which is run an arrangement in strung
beads, or band of satin or velvet
ribbon which drops in strings at the
back or at the ears. 1t is a reassuring
diversion of interest to turn to the
little bonnets of which there are
great many shown. They are
more fascinating than ever before.
A favorite model Is wedge
shaped affair, with the thin edge
serving for the top Of the bonnet and
the sides sloping for front and back.
This much of the bonnet is frequently
velvet in bright shade, vivid red and
emerald being usual. A full box-pleat
of guipure flares in front. forming a
projecting apology for a brim at the
back is set winged bow of ribbon or
of wired lace. and not infrequently the
entire bonnet is covered with seluins
or studded with crystals. The same
model is carried out in bijou-like
miniature of very dressy wear.
The rage for bows gets crazier, and
they are made of everything bowable
grasses. stems, straw, plated wire,
gauze. and felt, and the only bow q
woman has so far refrained from dis
playing in der bonnet is the man
rendered helpless with admiration OF
the face that these days frequently
looks out at him from between big
bow on the top Of her bang and one
under her chin. A woman Is always
dangerous when she takes to setting
her cap at fellow: but this sea.on,
with such variety OF caps TO choose
from, it is wonder that men dare APP
pear on the street.
Copyright 1894.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

Speaking OF football brings to mind
q time not many years ago when Yale's
athletic conscience was not so tender
as at present On her team we're grad
yates galore. She even went outside OF
candidate or two, though none OF the
imported tons o. men" finally played
at Springfield.
Among the surreptitiously acquired
material was one true-hearted son OF
old Erin, over six feet tall, and re.
nowned as pugilist. His physique
was excellent, but somehow he never
seemed to get into the plays. Nor was
he deficient in courage. The coachers
could not understand IL until one day
he was given the ball to run with.
Then some rusher tackled him hard,
and in u minute the former pugilist
had dropped the ball and was going at
the tacklsr hammer and tongs.
Here, you" shouted the coachers.
What are you doing there? Play
football"
And between the cracks Of the blows
came back the answer:
."Oh, go to, the divil, an lave me do
me man."-Boston Budget.