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Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

Salt Rheum often appears in cold
weather, attacking the palms Of the
hands and other parts of the body.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood
purifier, cures salt rheuaa. Hoods
Pills are the best after dinner pills, as,
sist digestion, cure headache 25c.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

What viii make a more ac-
ceptable Xmas gift for your
mother, wife, sister or daughter
than a new and stylish Coat or
Cape! TO get the correct STYLES
and prices you will want to visit
our new Cloak Department. and
you will be convinced that vou
have found the right place.
We have just received large
invoice of the latest styles from
our New York factory for our
holiday trade with prices lower
than ever before.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25
F9T Sale ~ JAS P, HoFFEcKER,
SMYRNA, DEL
Markets.

The local market prices are: wheat.
0S cents; corn, 27; chickens, 8 to 10
cents; ducks and turkeys, II to 12 cts.
and eggs, 20 to 21 cents per dozen.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TINES is an Independent paper devoted to
the welfare Of the town it represents and the
State Of wht.hsit is a part. II also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
BOBT. d. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
RO3T D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
S-SUBsCRIPTIoN-Sl.5O per annum. NO
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except at the option of the publishers
ADVERTIsENENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
rcsents, but for the outlying district of which it
isihe CENTRE embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, CheswOld, Leipsic, &c. A rate Of so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25
DRESS FABR TCS.

You will not find anywhere
such a complete assortment Of
the seasons novelties in Black
and Colored Wool and Silk.and-
Wool Dress Goods as we are now
offering. The large assortment
VIII be no greater surprise. how
ever, than the low prices marked
upon them. The new effects in
Silks and Vclvets for waists and
dress trimmings are very hand
some.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

VHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders of The SMYRNA Library
Association will be held at the office Of
II. q. Budd, on THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 1896.
A O'Clock p. NJ
w, II. JANNEY, Secretary
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders of The Philadelphia and
Smyrna transportation Company will
be held at the Office of said Company. in
the town of Smyrna, Del, ON TUESDAY,
January 81, 1896, at P. NJ.
12253t A. E. JARDINE, Sec'y and Treas.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25
FOR RENT.

THE STORE HOUSE ON MAIN
street recently IN tenure of John H. Far
,,oa y, y. WILDS,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25
EOR RENT.

"A VERY CNMFoRTABLE HOUSE,
Hll Nun water and Tss@, on Mt Vernon street.
.,..e w. M. BELL,
LOU Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

When mans conscience begins to
get hard it does so faster than anything
in nature. 1t is like the boiling of an
egg. 1t is very clear at first, but as
soon as it gets cloudy, one minute
more and you may cut it with a knife:
Then it is ready to deprive man of
his franchise or chisel him out of his
property.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25
NO. 1881.

u EPORI OF THE CONDITION OF
IL THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA
at smyrna. in the State of Delaware, at the close
of business, December l3, 1895
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25
FOR RENT.

A TMO-ST0RY DWELLING HOUSE
Delaware. South side. Apply "a
,,,o.. w. H. BAGGS.
AAA0'i Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

If you want parlor, dinning room,
sitting room or chamber suits, up
holstered cObbler cane or reed chairs,
couches, lounges, sideboards, chif-
foniers, china closets, book cases, hall
stands, ladies or gents desks. In fact
anything in the furniture line you may
find it at the well stocked rooms of W.
A. FAIRIES & Bro. Il
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

The reports of the condition of our
National Banks show that they have on
deposit subject to check the sum of
$3.50, 81. 10.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

H. J. Luce, who purchased turkeys
day, as per advertisement in the TIMES
shipped to the city markets 72 barrels
full. The money paid out was 81, 77O. 40.
The price paid for good stock was 12
cents per pound. The mercury was
up in the sixties last week but this
seemed to make little difference to the
shippers for they knew the Christmas
turkey was a necessity. The above
| did not include that of other shippers,
and the large number needed for home
supply. The local purchase of j. w,
Jones was over 81, 200,
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

Saturday night is also to be included
in the entertainments of the week,
when the San Francisco Minstrels will
have the Opera House House. Harry
Ward and the company are pronounced
sup to date" comedians.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

To have free postal delivery a town
must have paved sidewalks, numbered
houses, we'll lighted streets, and a rev.
enue exceeding $40, 900 at its postoffice
Smyrna has all of these excepting the
revenue.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

W, A. FAIRIES & Bro. will furnish
you anything in the furniture line at
prices as low or lower than you can
purchase the same quality of goods for
in the city. Saving you freight and
risk of breakage. 4
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

Itsjust as easy to try one Minute Cough Cure
as anything else It's easier TO cure a severe
cough or cold with it, Let your next purchase
for a cough be One Minute Cough Cure Better
medicine; better results; better try it. Clifton &
Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

The post-ofice will be closed Christ
mas day from 12 to 6 o'clock, but open
from to Z o'clock for the evening
mail.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

We give in another place over the sig
nature of"Clod Hopper, AN article from
the pen of the vetern ''man of affairs"
and publicist, Mr.. Thos. B. Coursey,
of Spring Mills, this county, on the
"Silver Question" Mr.. Coursey's re-
lation to the public through two or
three generations has been that of a
benefactor in thought, purpose and
deed, and is a wonderful man in his
prolonged physical and mental strength
celebrating as he did on Saturday, the
IA inst, his 89th anniversary, and
writing with the vigor and legibility of
| forty wears ago.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

Rev. G.. W. Dame will have the usual
morning services at st. Peters Church
Christmas day. This will be the only
sermon in our churches.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

1t is said the collectors of Kent
County are again working the old
racket of lodging poll tax payers not
withstanding the county is so much in
need of money.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

John W. Houston, of the Galley, "
who fell from a wagon some three
weeks ago while lifting lumber in the
construction of a shed and fractured
the large bone of his forearm near the
wrist, is still carrying it in a sling and
may have to sometime yet.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

D. J. Cummins took advantage of
the cold snap a week or more ago to fill
his ice-house. The ice was between
two and three inches thick. While
others were contemplating the same
process the weather moderated and the
ice melted.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

With the exception of the showers of
Saturday evening, the ten or twelve
days before Christmas have been with
out rain, mild in temperature and thus
without any impediment to shopping.
The usual crowd is on to-day and the
stores are doing business with open
doors, as they would in a genial day in
April.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

A window full of choice flowers off
sets the opposite one at the entrance of
Stevenson's store, loaded down with
candies.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

The members Of K. E. g., whose
meeting is Thursday evening of this
week, will be an important one, and
the members are desired to be out in
force. Several of the Grand officers of
Wilmington will be present and there
will be several limitations.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

WANTED. Man with family, capable
and well recommended, to take farm
on shares, well set in bearing planta-
tions of asparagus, strawberries, dew
berries, backberries, gooseberries,
raspberries, Also, peach, pear, apple,
cherry, plHm and ounce orchards. Ap-
ply to p. EMERSON, Wyoming, Del. 7
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

A little boy who lisps heard some
body remark that Santa Claus was a
myth ''No, thir, he ithn't, the little
chap Indignantly asserted. "He'th a
Mithteri"
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

The Christian EndeavOr Society will
hold reception in the lecture room of
the NJ. E. Church Friday evening from
till II o'clock. 1t will doubtless be
largely attended.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society will meet at Mrs. l. Penne-
wells Thursday afternoon, Dec. Goth,
at 2. 30 o'clock. SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

We have received the Philadelphia
Record almanac for 1896. 1t is large
and very complete as to statistical in
formation. 1t contains a complete list
of the officials of that State and will
prove a valuable book to the many
readers of the RecCrd.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

W. A. FAIRIES & Bros. line of Christ
mas goods embraces gold reception
chairs, gold tables, china cabinets,
onyx tables, corner chairs, easels etc.
Also fine oil and pearl painting, pastels,
sepias, water colors, etchings and steel
pictures, call and see them.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

The "Prazdnik" announced in the
TIMES last week to come off at st.
Peters Chapel on Friday next, has
been postponed to Friday evening,
Jan Sd, 1896.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

We are indebted to o. J. Maigne,
324 Pearl street, New York, and Eli
Keen's Sons, Philadelphia, for neat
calendars for 1896.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

Ice was made week before last strong
enough for skating and in some places
three or four inches thick for housing,
but the warm weather of last week dis
sipated IL before the week was over.
1t looked for several days as if naviga-
ton would be utterly closed before the
holidays.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

Call and see FAIRIES & Bros. complete
line of furniture. Glad to have you
call whether you wish to buy or not.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

Oratory is always attractive to the
American people, and especially to
those who like to hear idea presented,
whether they agree with them or not.
Such an evenings entertainment will
be offered on Friday night of this week
at the Opera House, in the address ol
Congressman Mcguire, of California
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

The Christmas night entertainment
at the Opera House will be by Harry
M. Peckham, Of New York, imitator,
bumOrist and vocal and instrumental
musician. Reserved seats can be
secured at the confectionery store of
Geo. M. Stevenson. Mr.. Peckham
comes from the Star Lyceum Bureau.
No more suitable Christmas or New
Years present can be given a boy or
girl than a certificate Of stock in the
FtIrDler8' and MeYchanfs National
Building and Loan AssOcinti0n oJ
DelaW0re-home office, Dover. 1t In.
spires a spirit Of saving, and in a few
years a sum has accumulated that may
prove Of inestimable value. T2
Miss Mary Sylvester while proceed.
ing to Townsend Saturday evening had
the material for dress Cor which she
had paid $13 stolen from the cQrriage
while passing along the road, it is sup
posed near Clayton. That sarae night
a burglar entered Edward Harts store
in Townsend. Mr. L., led him.
and notwithstar2 sred 3
I ,,;et,,l - 49,, -. land Real Estate IN a -
f.aeoA w S33ort notice and at mode -
pufn ms 1aoAtronage Of the public
until the, sctfully solicited. -
escapedtahIe and Collecting -. -
it waS Agent. f1s fsw
the
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

"If you would enjoy living,
Practice the art of giving;
Not only to those who give back,
But also 10 those who money lack"
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

TOWN COMMISSIONERS.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-25

When it comes to being the most
popular man in the United States, old
Santa Claus wears the belt.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-09-05

Lewis Hoover. Chairman Executive Commit
tee Lock decentralization LIST Pa. Rifles
{" Bucktails " at Lock Haven Sept. and 8.
Charles Schlecht. Chairman, 223S North Sew
enteenth street, iadclphia-Reunion Sd Pa.
Art. aud 1SSth Pa. at Philadelphia Sept. % and
20. Headquarters at Windsor Hotel, corner
Thirteenth and Hilbert streets.
VERMONT,
The ninth annual Reunion of the 9th VT.
took place at Fairlee Aug. 10. Col. ID. X. An
dross. who was elected years ago President for
life. presided. r. f. Parker was again elected
Secretary and Treasurer, and one Vicc-Presi-
dent from each company was chosen. A COM
mitt e, consisting of Drs. c. (. Branch and l..
NJ. Goss, was directed to invite and conduct the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor to the
meeting. When the one-armed soldiers hold
ing the highest gifts of the people of Vermont
appeared they were greeted by prolonged
cheers by the gray-haired veterans. Most in
teresting remarks were made by Gov. Wood
bury and Lieut.-Gov. Mansur, which were
cheered to the echo. Patriotic remarks were
made by ex-Govs. Barstow and Farnham, and
many Of the comrades. Gen. Il. :. Peck read
a very interesting ana instructive paper on
the unwritten history of the 9th VT. at Har-
per's Ferry, which was enthusiastically re-
ccfyed.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-09-05

Mary A. Ninekirk is Buckeye by birth, born
in Muskingum County, Ohio. and educated in
the public schools of GAINESVILLE, to which place
her parents removed WREN she was six years
old. In her education patriotism was an i'm
portant factor and throughout her life she has
been devoted to the Union defenders and their
cause.
She is the wife Of, F. II. Ninekirk, formerly
of GAINESVILLE, who served his country as SOL
der in Co. f. 10Th Ohio He is an active
worker in w. C. Whitaker Post. of Louisville
and an earnest adj oeate OF the WR.C
Past Department President Ninekirk is Sec
rotary of the Ladies' Committee in connection
with the Citizens Committee of 29th National
Encampment, and has performed an immense
work in arranging for the pleasure and COM
fort of all in her calm, sweet, but singularly
effective manner. ,v-
The call is general that in return for her
arduous labors, and q recognition of the
splendid reception arranged for the W.RC at
Louisville, Mary A. Ninekirk be associated
next to Lizabeth A. Turner on the National
staff.
With that magnificent soldier-citi and
hero of the war; Gen. H. F. Hobson, Past De.
partment Commander of kentucky, az Senior
Vice Commander-in-Ch Chief. and Mary A. Nine
kirk as National Senior Vice President, Ken.
lucky will have had some tangible evidence
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-09-05
THE RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters---NOteS from Departments.
THE PATRIOTIC LEAGUE.

Strong Link in the Chain of Patriotic Teach
ing-President Wilson L. Gill the Man who
Put the Names of Heroes Our Paper
Money-Mary A. Ninekirk for National
Senior ce-President-Plea for the Ma
tional Relief Corps Home-W.R,C. Orders
and Activities.
THE PATRIOTIC LEAGUE.
The Patriotic League was chartered October
z, 1891, under the laws of Congress, to culti-
waite the knowledge of American principles,
laws. history, and progress and to instill
American ideas into the minds and hearts of
Americans, native and adopted. of both sexes,
aud all ages sects. and parties
Col George T. Balch. originator of the patri-
otto salute was one Of the incorporators, and
among its ofiicero, on the governing COM
mittees, are such eminent patriotic citizens rs
Abram S. Hewitt, Gen. O. o. Howard, Edward
Everett Hale, Dorman B. Eaton, Gen. James
A. Beaver, DIR. S. F. Smith, author of my
Country, IT'S of Thee" Gov William McKin-
ley, Mary A. Livermore, and Mary Lowe Dick
inson, President of the National Council of
Women
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.
LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI.

Commander Charles N. Keeting, New Or
leans in last General Order says: "As the
National Encampment this year ia to be- held
in Southern city, let rs show our kind sp-
probation for this generous act on the part Of
our Grand Army comrades from the North, the
East and West by making an earnest effort all
along the line to send large delegation from
the Department of Louisiana and Mississippi
to march in the grand parade and review which
will take place in Louisville, KY, on the 18th
day OF September.
PENNSYLVANIA
A special Headquarters train over the Penn.
syIvania Railroad will leave Broad Street Sta
ton, Philadelphia, Sunday Sept. 8, az 4:30
o'clock p. M, in charge Of tho Department. Com
mander, stopping in Pennsylvania only st
Harrisburg, Altoona and Pfttsburg. Departs
ment Headquarters will be at room 309, Gait
House.
Department Commander James F. Morrison,
Philadelphia, has ordered strict adherence to
the uniform OF the Department in the Louis
Vile parade; viz, dark pants, blue blouse, white
vest, fatigue cap, white gloves and black neck
tie will be required. Banners and Transparent
cies must be omitted from Pennsylvania line,
and the carrying of canes is prohibited, except
ing for officers commanding Posts, or County
organ tiOns, or for those comrades whose
physical infrmities require the use OF stick.
The introduction of umbrellas. colOred gloves
or any divergence from the uniform of the De-
partment would destroy the good effect which
Pennsylvania has produced on parade, and Will
not be tolerated.
COmFade Henry J. Yohn, Of Post 81, has been
appointed Department Color-Bearer.
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VERMONT,
WILL MEET IN LOUISVILLE.
Comrades of the Seventh Division, Army of
the Ohio, Stationed at Cumberland Gap,

Comrades of the Seventh Division, Army of
the Ohio, Stationed at Cumberland Gap,
Ky.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Gen. George
w. Morgan. Gr3 nd Commander Of the Society
OF the Seventh Division, Army of the Ohio
having departed this life a number of CONT
rades have requ ested the undersi gned to secure
a hall la this city which can be used as Head
quarters for said Society at the approaching
meeting Of the Grand Army OF the Republic
j therefore take pleasure in announcing that
the rooms Of the United States Pension Agent.
on the fourth floor Of the Custom House. corner
OF Fourth aud Chestnut streets. have been Sc
cured Tor this purpose; and all persons who
belonged 10 said division, az soon as possible
after securing quarters in this city, are re-
quested 10 call at their Headquarters, above
indicated, for the purpose Of registering their
names and the places at which they are re-
spectiyeiy stopping. SO that comrades may
more readily find each other ia the immense
crowd which Will be here on that occasion.
general meeting Of comrades who belonged
TO said division will be held at its Headquarters
on Thursday. Sept. II, at 10 o'clock a. H. for the
purpose of taking appropriate action in refer
ence to the death OF our lsmentcd Grand Com
maEder, and for the purpose Of taking such
steps as may be desired for the perpetuation of
our organ cation. A full attendance OF all
comrades Of said division then in the city is
respectfully requested at said meeting
GEoRGE NJ. ADAMS
Adjutant-General and Chief OF staff,
T,ouisvilIa
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WOUNDED BY FORREST.
Joe Murray, 14th III. Cav, Received a Bull
let i'm the Scalp.

VDS A1ih tdb.s tNecelNeu "a 1Sul-
let i'm the Scalp.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE I have been.
and my three sons with me- greatly enter
tanned by the articles describing Hoods adj
vance from the Tennessee River. in the Fall
Of 1864, written by Maj II. c. Connolly. /
was through it all in command of Co. J., 18th
i'll. Cav.
] especially wish TO indorse the statement
about Joe Murray, of Gcnesc0 III. Forrest
with part of his command was between our
rear guard and the brigade. We were cut off
and Mag. Connolly asked me 10 take 10 men
and sec if i could communicate -Ith the bri-
gade. moved of and soon ID IN tie
woods on our right flank a. we = re- moviny
north line OF blue coats, the ulc4. 1-ejng
mounted.
One man, the commander, Gen. Forreu
without any doubt, as described by Mai.
Connolly, turned in his saddle and fired a
single shot at me. The ball grazed Murray,
who was by my side. If had Pot aided him
in keeping in his saddle he would nave fallen
from his horse. 1t is stated, see. this gal
liant boy soldier has suffered ali these years
from the wound inflicted by the great cavalry
soldier Of the South, and is not pensioned.
Why does he not receive a pension ?-WM.
NJ MOORE, Lieutenant, Co. J., 14th ILL.,, New
Bethlehem Pa
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Headed OF.

It's all right, Mary" he said, patiently.
$50 into politics and run for office, if you
want to. But remember one thing, the carr
toonists III be after you as soon as you're q
candidate"
81 don't care.n
sand they'll put your picture in the paper
with your hair out of curl and your hat ON
crooked"
do you think they would do thst9" she
inquired, spprehensvely.
"Of course. And they'll make your Paris
gowns look like 1O-cent calico and say thse
your sealskin coat is imitation"
William" she said, after q thoughtful
pause, Il guess I'll stay right here and
make home happy"
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Phil Sheridan Circle

The first annual Convention and parade OF the
c. o. $. Y. (Chemung, Ontario, Schuyler, Yates
Counties) Fremen's Association Of Western
New York attracted to Penn Van, N. Y, one
Of the largest crowds ever seen there. About
l6 companies attended the Convention. and
the line of march Of the parade was enlivened
by the music OF six bands.
IL was estimated that 10000 visitors arrived
in the town on that day, and as the hotels and
restaurants were quite unequal TO the task of
receiving all the guests some of the societies of
the town aided in entertaining them.
The Phil Sheridan Circle - of the Ladies
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic. provided
good meals at low Rates, and at the end Of the
day their receipts were found to be over S57,