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Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
Amt. Vernon Street Fire.

The first alarm of fire for several
months was given last Friday evening
about 6 o'clock, and the attention OF
most everybody was turned to the
double residence of Prof. A. Duncan
Yocum and Mrs. Mary l.. Boyd. The
fire first originated in the kitchen of
Mrs. Boyd. She was getting ready to
prepare supper and finding that the
gasoline had burned out she took the
reservoir off and went out in the sum-
mer kitchen to fill it. After doing this
she set it on the stove while she went
back after the cap. The reservoir not
being level slipped off of the stove and
the contents and all fell to the floor.
Immediately evaporation took place
and coming in contact with the hot
burners, the fire thus originated.
Mrs. Boyd was in the house alone at
the time and finding she was utterly
helpless in putting it out frantically
gave the alarm of fire. Neighborly as
sistance was called, but it was too late,
the fire had cotton control and flames
we're fast eating into the woodwork.
Most everything was taken out of the
house on the first floor before the Hose
Company arrived. 1t was short work
on the part of the fremen. They
worked faithfully and after repeated
efforts got the flames under control by
cutting through the kitchen roof. Not
only the 6remen worked, but citizens
in general took hand and assisted in
clearing the house of personal prop
erty.
When everything was gotten out oi
the first floor few of the braver ones
mounted latter, climbed to the second
floor, broke through the windows and
in the midst of sutfocating smoke, man
aged to get to the wardrobes of the
Misses Yocum and pass their clothes
out of the window
Mrs. Boyd was badly burned about
the face and had she on cotton dress
at the time nothing would have saved
her from being burned to death.
The building is part of the estate ci
the late John +. Collins and is insured
in the Kent County Mutual. There
was no insurance on the furniture as
Mrs. Boyd had previously failed tt
make a renewal. The loss has no
been fixed yet but will probably
amount from $3.50 to $175.
Prof. Yocum has vacated the housl
and taken the property on the corner
of Delaware and Mt. Vernon streets
formerly occupied by Rev.E II. .HynsOn
As the front of the house was not dam
aged Mrs. Boyd moved her goods bacl
Monday, We are glad to learn tha
she is recovering from her injuries.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
Our Town Council What They Are
Doing.


Meeting called TO order by President
Hoffecker with full board present.
Secretary Boyer read the March reports
of Supt. Anthony. The water and light
reports were accepted and filed. The elec-
trio light receipts make favorable show
ing amounting for the month of March to
S147.45.
The following bills were read and al
lowed Supt II. ). Anthony per vouchers
$40 lS; n. Pratt, janitors salary, Sls;
Westinghouse Electric Co., $40. 20; Ames
Iron, Works, S25.30; Dover Machine
Work, SlS.l2i Total Sll0S0.
Secretary Boyer read the petition relat-
ing to town supplies, which were deferred
until full board was present. After this
was read he followed with lengthy remon
STRANGE.
A lively debate was set agog. DR.. Moore,
wished to find the difference in assessment
between the petition and remonstrance,
and 1895 assessment just issued was brought
into play. The petition gave Sl87,000 and
the remonstrance gave SlSS, 500.
John COsgrif arose on point of infor-
nation. He wished to know where the
town had ever lost anything by allowing
the commissioners to bid. He was bitterly
opposed to having such law passed when
there was no necessity for it.
w, M. Lewis thought the petition was
right and II any man in the Board wanted
to bid let him get out.
]. @. Robinson thought il was reflection
on the Board and was opposed 10 such a
measure being passed; not that he wanted
TO be bidder, for he made the assertion
that he never intended to bid again on
town supplies whether In or out of the
Council, but he didn't want TO shut the
other members out.
DR., Moore arose, and, advancing to the
table, said as he was the absent one at the
previous meeting, when the vote was a tie,
all the commissioners were looking to him
to cast the deciding vote. He expressed
his reasons very clearly and emphaticallv
why he was In favor Of having the sub
stance Of the petition incorporated in the
Town charter, aud why it would be for the
best interests. His vote going 10 the af-
frmative gave a majority.
President Hoffecker thereupon stated
that In as much as the last vote taken was
tie and DIR. Moore cast his vote in favor
Of the petition, the provision inculcated in
said petition would be Incorporated in the
new town charter. The matter was referred
10 the COMMITTEES.
The town limits were brought up and as
the council thought it inadvisable To make
the extension first talked about. j. Il
Robinson moved that the limits remain un-
touched.
On motion the defect in the sewer main
at the manhole, was referred TO the Street
cemented. O
Secretary Boyer moved that all supplies
purchased by the town, such as coal. wood
lumber, hardware, printing, etc, or anv.
thing pertaining to town work shall be mt
OUT At bids and awarded to the lowest hid
qers: Remarks were made bv Messrs
neeolnson, Lewis, FAIRIES and CoseriF
after the discussion was ended the ones
Ilon was put and passed. a~e7
" motion the committee on Fire Ap-
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
Denth of Isaac Baker.

Isaac Baker, one of the oldest citi-
zens of this community, died at his
home Thursday evening at $50 o'clock
after a short illness. He was taken
the day before with a congestive chill.
followed by violent sickness at the
stomach with excruciatiug pains. pr.
Smith, of CheswOld, was Immediately
called, but no medical remedy seemed
to relieve him and he died the next
day.
Isaac Baker was born in Kent county
near Frederica, Oct. 26. 1912. Most of
his life has been occupied in farming
and hotel keeping. For years he owned
the Steamboat Hotel" of Dover, now
known as the capitol" There he
cherished the acquaintance of our
strongest men, being great admirer
of John NJ. Clayton. He was also a
warm friend in his youth of the late
Ex-Governor Hall.
Subsequently Mr.. Baker sold out and
went to farming, which capacity he
filed very successfully until his retire
ment several years ago. He was a
consistent an ardent member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and for
sixty-two years was a regular attend
ant. During the last years of his life
he did little but read the bible and
kindred works.
Mr.. Baker was not public man in
one sense, though he was a strong aud
loyal citizen of the State and always
had its best interests at heart. In
| politics he was and ardent Republican
His true and noble character was
| found in his devotion to his children
His indulgence hardly knew any end
and nothing seemed too much trouble
for him to do for them and in his last
years of life has taken great comfort in
seeing them all do so well. He leaves
Eve sons and three daughters, al
grown. They are George w. Baker
Dover, Del, Isaac Baker, near Balti
more, VIM. +. Baker, Philadelphia
Marcus Baker, Trenton, n. j., Mrs. w
T. Thornton, Leipsic, Mrs. Jos. White
Wilmington, Del, and Maggie Baker
Selbyville, Del.
Services were held at Bethel NJ. E
Church, near Cheswold, Sunday after
noon amid large concourse of rela
tives and friends, Rev. E. G. Wright o
Leipsic officiating. Interment wa
made after the services in the Bethe
cemetery, His body was followed BY
a host of friends. Those who knew
him best were fond of his company, a
he always had some word of encour
agement or comfort that seemed to re
lieve them Of their cares.
Into sweet rest he has entered,
No longer 10 suffer or weep;
After lifes long ftful battle
He now has fallen asleep.
LeipSic, ApriL 10, 1895.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

IN the selection of ]. Harvey White
man for Secretary of State, Governor
Watson has made a good beginning.
Mr.. Whiteman is young and progress
sive lawyer of Wilmington and has
shown his worth in the Legislature as
a clean politician. He is conscientious
worker and will not stoop to the petty
principles of the so-called machine
Democrats.
Secretary of State Whiteman deserves
recognition for the service he has
given his party and State in the past
and in his new capacity we feel that
the Governor has made an excellent
choice. If all his selections will be OF
this order, the Governors appoint
ments will meet with popular approval.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
Leipsie.
SCARCITY OF sHAD-INTEREsTING
EASTER sERVICEs-DEATH OF
ISAAC BAKER-LOCAL AND
PERSONAL


Special Correspondence to the Smyrna Times.
The fishermen are catching very few
shad here this year. A few years ago
our Representative from here released
some young shad that he had procured
from thu" Fish Hawk, ,"near the scource
of the creek. The next year they
would catch as high as twenty-five
shad to the net. If no more shad are
procured and released here our shad in
the creek will be very scarce.
The M. E. Church held its usual
Easter entertainment last Sunday.
The attendance was very large. The
program was very nice and interesting,
short enough to hold your attention
and not long enough to tire.
The race track at Leipsic is in fine
condition, having received extra at
tentiOn this year, as the people expect
to have some fine horses in this section.
r. H. Preston is home now, having
returned from the city, where he ID
thinking of starting a cafe.
Mr.. Wells, of Wilmington, was the
guest of Mr.. Foracres last Sunday.
Harry Wilson, of Philadelphia. was
the guest of his mother last week.
Mrs. G. w. Clothier has been visit
ing her sister-in-law, Mrs. Haden, O
Camden, N. J. She has been very sick
and is now not expected to recover.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
81. 80 10 $500 zach
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT

A large assortment Of Silk and
Wool Novelties, both foreign and and
domestic, from SOC to SOC. . 0''u
Ali Of the new and stanIo
shades in all-wool Dress Goads G
It25~ pr y,rd
Also a large assortment Of
mixtures including strinas
checks, DeBege, cloths and Srdtc5
effects. Best value ever offered
All wool; double width.
only 25rpcryu1
Our assortment of ~ and 1Gc
Dress Goods is immense. The
assortment Of Wash fabrics in.
cludes all Of the latest novelties
and will please you. The line Of
Swivel Silks, Plisse Roval and
Zephyr Ginghams are especially
good.
What ,ee horent in poptd,o. Dress
Goods 'cW be d;Hc7H To tud a,uI,
achere.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

The caucus held by the Republican
factions of our Legislature on Monday
night was a grand 6zzle. They spent
several hours in conference and when
they adjourned they were as far from
uniting on a candidate as they were at
first or anytime during the present
session. Nothing seems to move the
different factions from their leaders;
they cling to them as if they were the
only men in the State. The number
of ballots now reaches 113. What a
farce this state of affairs has gotten to
be- We are the laughing stock of the
whole country, but this has little effect
on the Legislature. Now and then
rumors get out concerning their unit
iAg on q candidate but it always
amounts to nothing. We are assured
however, Senator will be chosen this
or the coming week.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

TO THE horrors of the war now rag
ing in China must now be added the
inevitable consequences of the latter,
namely, disease. Not only has cholera
reappeared in a more than ordinary
yirulent form in several of the Chinese
ports, but that mysterious and terrible
plague which ragged with such intensity
a few years ago at Hong Kong, carry
ing off untold thousands of Chinese
and even of Europeans, has once more
broken out in the British colony a'
we'll as on the neighbOring mainland o
China.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

paratus was authorized to receive speciti-
cations and bids on a new tower. Carried.
Secretary Boyer moved that the Street
Sewer Committee have the w. Q. i: U.
fountain connected with the main and the
water turned on. Carried.
On motion of Secretary Boyer the Opera
House Committee was authorized to re-
ceive specifications and bids to connect all
hydrants. water closets, sinks, etc, placed
in the Town Hall with the sewer main
Carried.
John Cosgriff moved that the Street
Committee receive applications for police,
man and police work. ETC., at salary o.
500 month. Carried.
It is the purpose of the Council to com
bine these departments into one. The
policeman will be obliged to supervise, the
streets, keep them clean and do all the
hauling. This they think will be economy
to the town. Meeting adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

was rendered by the Sunday School
before a large congregation in the
evening. The title of the program was
"The Morning Cometh." Which was
arranged mostly in singing and re-
sponsive reading, Recitation. "The
day ofjoy" was given by six scholars.
They were Maud Lang, Venie Moran,
Ruth Gregory, Della johnson, Clara
Spruance, and Ella Carter. William
FAIRIES of this town who is now the
junior pastor of that chapel, alternat-
ing with Rev. w. Il. MOwbray, gave
the address of the evening.
Easter services we're also given at
Seversons, Friendship and Smyrna
Landing, where special music was ar
ranged and Easter sermons preached.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

THE Woman's Edition of the EUery
Euening is with us, a splendid paper of
thirty-twO pages. 1t is neatly printed
and contains matter worth the time
and attention of every person to read.
The patronage was liberal, and the
venture which will net nearly $4,000
will go toward the benefit of the
Homepathic Hospital.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
A Card of Thanks.
Editor of TIMES.

Editor OF IIMEs,
DEAR SIR: l find that so many were
instrumental in saving our property
the other evening that can not hope
to thank all in any other way than
through the public press. Had it not
been for the prompt und vigorous help
of our friends in general, we should
have met with losses which would have
been irreparable. While the damage
dOne was very considerable, there is
much satisfaction in the thought that
none of it was unnecessary. No mir
rOrs were tossed out of windows nor
feather beds carried down stair. In
short owe to all debt which I
can hope never to have TO pay in kind.
Very sincerely,
A, DUNCAN YOCUM.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

Here you will find a nice. COW
room, apart from the other de-
partments, where you will find
every comfort and convenience
that the most modern CITY shoe
stores offer you. Our assert
ment of Shoes and Oxford Ties
is larger and more complete than
ever before. We have complete
ly restOcked this department dur
ing the past week, and it is now
filled with the latest novelties in
Spring Footwear.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
BUYERS

will find with us a great and new
stock in all our departments, at
prices beyond any competition.
Our entire stock was purchased
in New York, and we believe our
customers will enjoy the hand
some new stock we are now Of
fering.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

SPAIN evidently proposes to apollo
gize for the Alliance affair when she
gets ready, and not before. This is
what the present managers of the State
Department call ian amicable settle
ment satisfactory TO all concerned"
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

AT the last meeting of the Kings
Daughters Circle the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
President, Mrs. John P. Hudson; First
Vice President, Mrs. Annie Jones; Sec
ond Vice President, Miss Lizzie Rey-
nolds; Recording Secretary, Miss Mollie
Thompson; Corresponding Secretary,
Mrs. H. D. Boyer; Treasurer, Miss
Clara Bewley.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
Easter Sunday.
HOW OUR CHURCHES CELEBRATED THE
DAY.


Easter Sunday dawned bright and
beautiful, typical day for the ever
welcome promise of the Resurrection
of life and of spring. Sunshine and
music, gowns and bonnets, flowers and
gladness were in evidence about town.
The chirp of the robbin and the twither
of the sparrow resounded their merry
notes, and cheered by the genial warmth
of sun and wind, trees and flowers
burst the long bondage of winter and
put forth their tender buds of promise.
The grass, fresh from the recent show
ers, was vernal in its vivid green,
while the crocus pushed up through
the damp ground to bask in the
Easter Sunshine.
When the church bells pealed forth
their Easter morning tidings, church
goers began to turn out and those who
had procured their spring outfits
were happy in the fact that it was a
bright beautiful day.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

THE Church Aid society of the
Episcopal Church celebrated its 5Oth
anniversary on Saturday by planting
around St. Peters Church the climbing
vine, GmpelOpsis. Mrs. Geo. H. Ray.
mOnd is the president of this society.
The occasion was made the more i'm
pressive by appropriate remarks by
Rev. Mr.. Dame and several laymen.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

A very attractive line of neckwear at
Edw. G. Walls. #
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, April II, 1895

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the.tOwn it represents and the
State of which it is part. 1t also gives the
items Of importance Of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor
Ms-SUBscRIPTIoN-Sl.5O per annum. No
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTIsEMENTs-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district Of which 1t
isthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &C. rate Of so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

A singular coincidence about the spec
ial sermons preached on Easter Sunday
is that Rev. c. C.Adams and Review.
Dame spoke from the same text in the
morning and Rev. w. r. MOwbray and
the Rev. G.. W. Dame spoke from the
same text in the evening.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
AT THE CHURCHES.

At the churches about town and
country no elaborate services were held.
The ST. Peters Episcopal church
gave more attention than any other.
The chancel was decorated with
profusiOn of flowers. The beautiful
white lilly was IN evidence and every
thing about the decorations bespoke of
Easter tide, Special music was ar
ranged for the occasion which was
under the direction of w. II. Janney
The selections were very appropriate
to the occasion. Rev. G.. w. Dame,
their rector, gave an Easter sermon in
the morning from lst Corinthians Is
chapter and Ii verse. "And if Christ
be not risen, then Is our preaching vain
and your faith is also vain" Those
who heard him speak of it as a strong
discourse, handled in practical man.
ner,
In the evening the church was
crowded, the special feature being the
annual anniversary exercises OF the
Sunday School. AT the opening of
this service professional march was
played and the School marched in from
the Chapel by twos to the place al
lotted to them. The exercises were
very neat and impressive. The ad-
dress was given by Rev, G, w, Dame,
taking as his text St. MattheW the Gath
chapter and tie 9th verse '.He il
mot here, for he is risen, as he said.
Come seo the place where the Lord
lay. His address was highly enjoyed,
At the Methodist Church there was
good audiance. A few floral decora-
tions were placed in and about the
slterway and the choir gave excellent
music in the way OF anthems and
Easter music. In the morning Rev.
Adam Stengle preached a short sermon
i from Luke Oath chapter aud 9th verse
"Why seek ye the living among the
dead ?" followed by the communion
service in which he was assisted by
the Rev. T. II. Haynes.
The evening service was devoted
entirely to the Christian Endeavor
Society. Mrs. Adam Steogle led the
meeting, which was commemorative OF
Eastertide. This WAS followed by an
excellent sermon by Rev. Adam
Stengle on THE incredulity of the
Deciples respecting the Resurrection
of Christ" from Luke the oath chapter
and 55th verse: 30 Fools, and slow
of heart to believe, etc.
The Presbyterian church held a
good audiance on Easter morn, The
decorations were few and simple.
Some appropriate music was given,
after which Rev. @. @. Adams gave an
interesting Easter sermon from 1st
Corinthians 10: 4. Before the sermon
Miss Ethel Cooper sang sweet selec-
tion entitled "Christ is Risen."
On the Smyrna Circuit in charge oi
Rev. w r. MoWbray, all the churches
made some recognition Of Easter
though there was nothing selaborate 10
any.
Probably Jerman Chapel gave more
4 attention to the services than any
! on the circuit, 4 very pretty program
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

PAINTERS are touching up the resi-
dences of several of our citizens.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

THE Harrington Concert Company
of New York City, will give one of
their delightful entertainments at the
Opera House on Friday, April 18th.
This company have sung in nearly
every town on the Peninsula, and come
to US with the best of recommendations
Mrs. French, BostOn's best lady i'm
personator is with this company and
her selections combine artistic elocu-
tion with wit and humor. Reserved
seats now on sale. Admissions % and
35 cents.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT

Is always refilled with new and
fresh stock every week. Orders
called for and delivered to all
parts of Smyrna and Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

THERE is one chop-house the tramps
do not like, and that's the woodshed.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
NOTICE.

Applications for the position of Policeman and
Street Worker will be received by Street Com
mittee, and by them presented TO the Town BOARD
at their next regula meeting, oath inst for their
consideration, Salary Sixty Dollars per month.
4l72t II. D. BOYER, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

A man may have rich relatives and
yet not be relatively rich.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

WIN. E. BAKER, with Wanamaker &
Brown, a popular salesman formerly of
this section, has special notice else
where about clothing.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
Smyrna and Vicinity.

ALL the new styles of collars at
Edw. G. Walls. #
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

PEDESTRIANS going up north Main
street are attracted by the beautifully
decorated window of Edw. g. Walls.
Mr.. Walls is very tasteful in his deco
rations and now that he has two spac-
ious bulk windows he can show his
goods off to an advantage.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
MegGaT ( Son.
SPRING OPENING
1905.
COAT DEPARTMENT.

A large assortment Of Cana.
and Wraps in Silk, Clotb0 b0"peS .S
Clay DiagOnaIs, from vi "nd
$3.50 10 $500 ercl
Ladies' Jackets, balloon sleeve.
latest cut and material. from eS
$3.50 10 $500 eqch.
from '' Aels,
$l.5o 10 $500 o,cl
Ece,'y gar1"e'H IS mar. He e,,,;,.
stock h"ring just arrired t.o,, ''@s ~
MTgc@ "'d','yuct,Ter tn V,r J-..%
and seceyH Of He g1rncute ,., "n,
"'ade Ut their .tactorics In EqDcl ''F
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
A SAYING DEPOSIT.

By the way, why not use
our SMYRNA BUILDING
and LOAN ASSOCIATION
as a savings bank? Any one
can take one or two or any
number of shares, and pay in a
Dollar a Month on each Share,
and when you need your
money back you can withdraw
it by giving a months notice,
and get Four per cent. interest
on the amount for whatever
time it has been in, Or if YOU
do not choose to withdraw it
you can let it remain until the
stock natures and then get the
full benefit of accumulated
profits. Or if you want to buy
or build a house you can Dor.
row the money from the AssO.
ciation on easy terms and paw
it of in monthly installments
only a little larger than the
rent would be for the same
house, and then when the
stock natures the house is
yours. Isn't this a paying in.
vestment?
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

WARM weather will soon again be
here, and A. Lee Cummins gives notice
that he will supply ice to our citizens
from the wagon, and on call.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

THE deposit of savings seems to be
an uppermost idea Just now. The
Smyrna Building and Loan Association
gives notice that it takes such deposits,
and gives back 4 per cent. with the
amount when the depositor wishes to
withdraw it.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-17

OUR canning factories in and about
town are laying in a supply of cans for
the summer trade. An average of 5000
cans per day are being turned out.