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Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
ADJOURNED MEETING.

An adjourned meeting was held
Monday night with President Hof
fecker in the chair and a full Board
present with the exception of DIR. T
g. Moore.
The town charter was taken up but
nothing was done as the ground had
been completely gone over at the pre-
vious meeting.
}. q. Robinson stated that Raymond
q Clifton wished to set in an addi-
tlonal "Y" in the sewer main in order
to make easier access to the drug
store, which is to be improved. The
change which they wish to make is in
direct opposition to the laws of the
sewer specifications, hence the Coun-
Gil did not wish to grant anything to
the contrary.
W. M. Lewis henceforth made a
motion that the sewer main sbonld
not be disturbed by the addition of
extra "Ys".
On motion of Secretary Bower. w
b. Grant was re-appointed town DO.
liceman. Carried.
j, Z. Robinson moved that the sama
Board of Health be re-appointed
Carried.
The petition regulating town sum-
Plies was brought up by w. A. FAIRIES
moving its adoption. The question
was put and resulted ia a tie vote
Y eas-Faries, HOffeck er, Lewis. Navs
-Cosgrif, Robinson, Bower. The ne
tltiOn was deferred.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
Testimonial of Respect

Ihe following preamble and resolu
tions were unanimously adopted h,
the Asbury NJ. Z. Sabbath School Ias'
Sabbath afternoon: '''
whereas, the appointment of the
rev. Il. II. HynsOn to another field M
LABOR will remove from our Sabbath
ocnool Mrs. E. H. Hynson, one of onT
most efficient teachers, and Miss Aria
hynson, our excellent assistant organ.
st; Therefore be it
ResOtUed, ] That we hereby exnress
our sincere regret because of the sever.
ance OF the very pleasant relations
winch they have sustained TO us and
also because of the loss which onr
ochooi oOi will suffer by their removal.
That we extent to them our most
nearly thanks for their faithful ser'
vices rendered by them in the resnec.
i've departments referred to: and sS.
sure them of a warm welcome if in the
providence of God their lot should
again be cast among us.
That we most sincerely command
them to the Christian fellowship and
consideration of the people amen
whom in the order of Providence tbeiS
Iot may be appointed.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
Death of Mrs. Ann Davis.

On saturday morning last about II
o'clock, Mrs. Ann Davis died AT her
nome on lower Commerce. styeet
Ihough the cares of older wears be0an
70 snow It's impressions, the Immediate
cause OF her death was peritonitis
She had only been sick for a short
whiie when death came, but TO one of
her age the chances for recovery were
more against than in favor Of She
was in her 10th year.
Mrs. Ann Davis was the widow of
the late Thomas Davis, retired far.
ner, who died about ten years ago.
she was much loved and
esteemed lady. Her life was one Of
Christian devotion and she was one Of
the Oldest members of the M. z.
Church Of this town, which she at.
tended Tegularly. Her trpe, loving.
Christian character was found ip hef
home and 10 late years she found
great comfort 10 gathering her children
together In family re.upios.
She leaves five children Mrs Mar,.
stevens, mrs.Wm. 4. Collins, Miss Emma
Davis snd Representative w. r Da1;a
and Thomas Davis ~ LAWS
Services were held az har lo,. -,
dence on Commerce straes sssp rssl-
afternoon At ? O'clock Rev s'sfaAg
Stengle officiating. Tc,ars s 1Auam
made in Glenwood NJ. r. Csms9sw shs was
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

BY the resignation of Superintendent
h. D. Griffin, three months before
the expiration of his term, Governor
Marvil will have an appointment to
make soon. The friends Herman Roe,
of Townsend, are urging him for the
place and delegation has awaited on
the Governor. Mr.. Roe is a good man
and one who is thoroughly acquainted
with the public schools of our State
Beside a valuable experience, he is a
man, who if appointed, will perform
his duty conscientiously and devote its
best interests toward advancing the
public school interest of his county
Mr.. Roe has strong following and there
is every reason to suppose he will get
the appointment.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
ReSnlnfinna

AT regular meeting of Mornino
star Lodge, No. 6, 1. o. o. F.. of Smvr.
ma, ma, Del, held on Friday evening Ma
2Sth' 1895, the following res6Iut,on. Iar
were adopted: 'u''ons
g, WHEREAS, The inevitable massonco.
death, has entered our lodge and talston ser
hence W9l our beloved brother sWilIarsdS sSN1i q
Weldon, and " "IHru r.
WHEREAS, By his death we feel tho. ~.
roGge mas lost a worthy member wbosa
prlAclples of friendship. love and "mUIe t.,'sS
" we're ever eommendable in a bieL don.di
therefore, be it "'sN oegreei
Resoteed, That we extend 70 or,1o
Drothers bereaved family our boar,ssIe tsIe
sympathy, reminding them of the Sl1I1 S,;sSuaI
~ an him N who doeth all things we'll and ' b;d
oIg ong them IN humble submission 10 H;s a.
cree 70 ever look forward with neacs nd
con,IGrt IN the happy anticipation of tbst %
VIII on hOii Whlch has been promised to ali
VINO believe and trust in him. " al
Resotped, That these resolutions ba ,nro.d
III TI our minutes, published in THE S,IYp~I SS'I
-bS MS and Clayton Call and a COW of
ceased brothes. -o '"'''''y o' our de-
W. f Brown.
Jos. WRIGHT. Coro,,;,.o.
GEO M. STEVENSON.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

OUR Legislature is loaded I'D with
business and as Monday was the clos
ing day for new business, there was a
great influx. The Legislature hardly
recognized many and out of 500 House
bills, but 147 reached the Senate. Work
was pushed through at a rapid gait
yesterday. The Legislaturemen are
getting weary and want to finish busi-
ness so as to have final adjournment
by June.
The century mark in the Senatorial
ballot was reached yesterday with
about as little effect as the first ballot
taken. Frequent rumors get out that
a Senator will soon be elected and the
lobby will sometimes be crowded to its
utmost capacity. The farce still con.
tinues and the Legislaturemen are as
stubborn as ever.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
TaYlOr's Rridno
Special Correspondence 70 .,,, . -

special Correspondence to smvr,.. ~.
The plan of CONSOLIDATE -''a|'.
eeharges-Seyerson'8 and 'j@g Fri.l-5e the Two
mas mas peen effected, with P,aaosnd,S,htip~
eelo"oray as pastor, who nraaa, ltea, ". R.
nrst 4I sermon at Friendship IseaCled Iast .i biz
II, lie was greeted with Iarge r. ,eSl sunday
VINO nc, appreciated him verv ~ may AUDIENCE
The chapter of the EDySor,Gtc mGch.
at Friendship, hold their mon,. o-, "a League
evening. ''"g Ihursdsv
Horace Stats and Tbos r.
nosfigOg nayf gone to Pennsylvania tt9Ilnols to aoo
M Mrs. Laura Staats, who wac
Newport three weeks AGO bv a. - called to
illness lines. Of her sister, has ~ NO, 11e Severe
Rev. Harry Taylor, a ,tuden,
conference Academy, has a9u' bean Of the
ing a few days with his friee5 oeJn spend.
- MTs. y,T';. Isaac Staats is visiting e.,
Idylor's Bridge, Apra . 1eo-
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

WE are glad to see the move that
Representative Reybold is making to-
ward amending the law relating to
corporal punishment. He does not be.
heVe in corporal punishment for
petty larceny and thinks that the pub
lie sentiment which favors a reform in
prison matters, should also favor some
change in the whipping post law. This
is good move; the whipping post law
Is an outrage, and a reform in this
mode of punishment would be a com.
mendable action on the part of our
Legislature. The whipping post is
used too freely and by adopting the
plan now used in Maryland, the whip
ping post would only come into use for
wife beating and bold cases of burglary.
We heartily agree with the move
ment made by Representative Reybold
and we hope he will receive the SUM-
port of the Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
Personal.


DR.. E. Dawson. of Baltimoro 70 .bo
EGest OF his daughter, Mrs. w. d,
Geo. D. Taylor. who has been under
treatment In New York for several
months, returned home last week
somewnat improved in health.
~ MISS Mary B. Hart, of Monti Pike.
va a few miles from Richmond. is
Deing entertained by Mrs. Clarence
frettyman. There is something of an
interesting romance connected with
this visit. The two had never seen
each other before and have been cor
responding regularly for eight wears
or more. This romance can be stilI
carried back to the time of the war of
the Rebellion, of which their parents
were Interested. Miss Hart is a brioh
Southern lady and makes friends
wherever she goes.
Dr. L. X. Wolf, the State Chemist.
urday.
Mrs. w. H. Baggs is visiting the
Misses Cooke, of Philadelphia.
w. Il. Riggs and wife, of Dover.
were in attendance on the funeral of
Mrs. Davis, yesterday.
Miss May Green, of Millington. Md.
Is being entertained by Miss Mollie
Wright.
Miss Eunity Pratt. of Dover. is the
guest of the Misses Pratt.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Megear have
gone on short trip to Philadelphia
and New York.
Mrs. W. A. Manville, of Carbondale.
Pa, is the guest of Miss Laura Bell.
Mrs. Doctor L. V. CahaIl and Mrs.
Caleb J. Smithers, of Frederick, Del.
were guests of Mrs. ]. Henry Jefferson
several days last week.
Miss Beulah c. jefferson is visiting |
friends in Dover, Del.
Chas. II. Ross and Miss Mary ].
Graham, daughter of Benz. F. Graham.
Will be married at the home of the
bride, near Blsckiston's, next Wednes-
day evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Rev. E. H. Hynson and family leave
tomorrow for Kent Island, his newly
appointed charge. Mr.. Hynson
preached in the NJ. E. Church SUNDAY
evening. He and his family leave
many warm hearted friends in Smvrna
VINO wish them every success possible
n his new charge.
Mrs. H. G. Mearns and Mrs. JE
White of Clayton, were elected dele.
ates to the Sunday School Convention
which meets in Lewis tomorrow and
lrs. Maggie Bowers and Fannie |
thompson, were elected delegates to
ne County Convention of the w. G.
:. U. which meets in Kenton April the
lth inst.
Crawford Stevens and Frank Hvn. d
IN OF Delaware College returned to- =
ay after short vacation. !
Captain Joseph B. Benson, of Rom. a
ny Hook Light House, and Miss
-atllda FOrman of this town were a
arried last evening in the Madison g
luare M. E. Church, Baltimore bv tI
ev. =. l.. Hubbard. Congratulations v
e extended by their friends. ii
Mrs. c. E. Kinsley, of Hoosick Falls a
is visiting her sister Mrs. Levi h
nthony. 0'' a,
Miss Eta Benson. of PHILADELPHIA v
visiting her father at the Bombay tc
ook Light House. f
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
Death of Mrs. Elisabeth Hau9bsv.

Mrs. Elizabeth Haughey died at the
residence OF her grandson, Lewis
haugney, in Chicago, last week. of
general debility. aged go wears. She
mad been a widow the larger part of
her life, resident of this town and vi.
entity, making her home mostly with
ner ne sister, Mrs. John R, Dickson at
Brenford, until she went to Chicago to
stay with her son, Theodore P .Hauebev
ten or twelve years ago, between whom
enere was strong bond of affection
She was an exemplary member of the
NJ: Il. Church all her life. Besides her
son above named, she had but one
daughter, Rebecca, who married James
W. w, sprpance some fifty years ago, The
remains were inferred in Chicago
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
The semi.CentennIaI Of the NJ. <. nhnra,.

FIFTY years ago this month. the
smyrna Methodist Episcopal Cburcb
was set apart as a station and il beina
the semi-cententiary of its organizatio5
the pastor and trustees of the eburcb
nave thought it fitting to celebrate the
occasion by an all-day service of some
KIND; April 2lst has been announced
as the date and a committee has
started to make preparations to get nm
an interesting program. One or more
OF the Oldest of our former pastors will
De invited to preach the semi centen.
NAL sermon, Besides this. interesting
"reminiscences papers will be read bv
tnose OF older years, who have watched
the steady advance of the church and
the men who have figured prominently
IN making its history, During the half
century twenty-one preachers have
served this charge. The occasion will
no doubt be an interesting one.
Since the above was written Dr.JA
Roche has accepted the invitation To
preach the sermon of the occasion. Dr..
Roche is one of the oldest of our former
pastors, serving this charge in '49 and |
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

WE have received a communication
from 6. Grosvenor Dave relative to
the sale of some Delaware ANTIQUITIES
Dy J. Henry Rogers. The documents
and autographs are very valuable and
should not be allowed to pass from the
possession of the State of which thew
are a proud record. One of the
valuable documents which is to
De sold is the "Penn Deed" an agree
ment for the twelve-mile circuit around
New Castle.
Mr.. Dave is lover of antiquity and
last summer he made a tramp to the
state and Peninsula to study its life,
habits and customs.
He made the TINES Office n v;s;.
when in Smyrna and his sincere liking
Tor history and travel seemed to inn
press one very forcibly. It is a matter
OF kind consideration to think that he |
should De so much interested in Della
ware and to this end he has taken the |
time and trouble to write to several in
the State urging that an important stem
oe taken in holding on to these valuable
documents. We quote the following
from his letter:
BY chance recently saw mention
10 paper OF the fact that this whole
solIee'iGn Ga was to be sold at public auc.I
tIoh 10 Philadelphia early in April. RI
"lOCe at once to Mr.. Rogers and he
confirms this statement. MY special
."y was made as to whether the |
U,.ggIl original deed of agreement between {
Nhliam rem and the Duke of York
~ sor Tue Twelve miles circuit aronnd
Ee" CastIe would also be included In &
sHe saie; Ahls question he also answers I
~ - .ne aurmaAVe. To me. as an out.
s,uer, the sale of this document and
osners OF similar value should not be of
such interest as to DeisWRreAns them
Seases, out, am afraid unless leading
anuquarians aud prominent people in
Sne e1ate IKE yourself, agitafe the C
question IN the public press, this in
.saiuAoie ooeoment and the accompany. e
ing collection will be scattered iu ali 9
inas Laeee'cns 20 ana become irrecoverably {
iost to the State of DeIayare. Il
JOu Will pardon me for u
bringing this matter to your atteption a
. because my motive is entirely unseIasb v
reAiize at the same time that anv ex. 81
preston OF mine that might appear In 81
pubic print would not have as mncL Il
weight as an expression Of opinion D
ron an inhabitant of the State y
These antiquities should never leave
the State. They are a part of the com. Q :.
monwealth which has made suob y
proud record, and our citizens shoujd lo
lake pride in these antiquities and prs. "a
'erFe them for their own use. They q q
should be carefully kept in the archives Is
81 the Historical Society. where thew pl
ian be treasure 10 US as now. and a =
as1ing source Of pleasure for the oen. N
'rations to come. History without II
'ome such relies to confirm lie anthem. vi
acity Is often dry reading. W
The Legislature, we are glad to saw %
"a. aas taken some action in the matter bv bs h.
Injecting the Attorney-General 70 n. M
luiFe into the title of Mr.. Rogers 70 nc
nem. This he .has done and declares "a s
nat the State of Delaware has. prima na =,
aeae' iawfal title to the owssrahin E.
mo possession Of, these valuable papers At
forthwith. on the direction Of tha nc
legislature, he applied for an iniuuc- "a "a
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
Secretary Boyer took charge of the Pc

Secretary Boyer took charge of the pc
titition.
Assessor J. w. Denney submitted
his assessment for 1895, which makes
total of $1,045,S35. On motion of
Secretary Boyer April Oath was set
apart as appeal day. On motion the
assessor was allowed $25 for his SER
vices.
The receipts of the Opera House for
the past month are as follows: re-
ceipts, 5000; expenses, $1.0O; paid
treasurer, $780,
The report was accepted and filed.
Meeting adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
Rranfnrd

pr-~I pU"oence to the Smyrna IT,,
w Burglars E;alg broke into NJ '' lines
oori wrignts' Mr.. Devices and 5ir; r. George
SONS don,S on n Monday night AN and 'lr. Dick.
oe!en, o6P0s on NJ Tuesday night "q tbn1to Into tie
maze Ia. complete search tbpuey bpuey They
houses houses but fortunately onI,, o,nILoGgh thesss
lie george Wright has rented
merry merry to Mr.. Henry ArtbgaI. A1ea his can.
most most all the farmers of fIIrs ,bn and al.
nave nay contracted with him me b Vicinity
VIII. VIII not because the contract pu5 a few
meet their approval. 0' does not
sick is better. ~ H"S been Omit.
Mr. Devices who has been 49,,
LOT ni the last week is very sick
MI Mr. Lewis Truax, of TownCs.nngg
several vera days with G. 4. I"dadi' IH"hsed' spent
c,,AT Mrs: Mary Hall, of CIsvtanna CIaIiana'
with her father anJ ION, spent
AprH /, 1895. '''Soh'
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
Leipsio.
CANNING FACTORY TO BE IMPERATIVE
THIS YEAR-BUsY FIsHERMEN-
PERSONAL.

TuLS 41TlSS FACTORY TO BE IMPERATIVE
THIS YEAR-BUsY FISHERMEN
PERSONAL.
special correspondence to the Smyrna Times
Ihe public schools have been closed
lor several weeks owing to the sickness
OF the principal, J. L. Scotten. School
was re-opened on Monday.
Ihe canning factory is not goino to
De operated this year, unless thew make
rev cans for some of their old ems
toners. AT the present price of canned
goods, they claim they cannot rnn on
account of the high price asked bv the
farmers Tor growing tomatoes.
II. Thomas and T. Sylvester bavo
9een catching plenty of fish lateIv
several of our fishermen left this weai,
some are going on the oyster boats onS
others are going to try their Inct- ~
sturgeon fishing, az
One OF our farmers some tima -.
mad an exciting experience WIS
s" some brush the fire got away |
rom rom ms control, and while he was
ne5'a It"s u, MS lace and hands were
oau'y ourhed' He was obliged to have
nls mustache shaved off and his JaTe ave
Inc weather being fine. and -.
,oua osus hdg 70 good condition, our biovclis..
iave oeen exercising themselves '''s's
nion]o Jones will leave for Pb;Iod.,
,nla ni, as soon as he can. He has ,Suei' ns"
GjuSly 'juS yt done the hauling for the prev rev
uame Is plentiful here now ons
! 9r., are having plenty of sa sva.C our
otd : ne people of Leipsic are 0,.d
) ote ti tne return of Rev. ID q sISu w to
o,Iat IHesr pastor. He has been sangga %ar,g9t
usiy US. successful here in hls IsborSu suSnd S
's1,S s~SSSs ever known in the town oeSe T re-
ItanSeS IsmSeEs ofthe M.E.Churcb bowa bSown, The
,.aeGed ,aIC &c to him and we weIcO"g " hsve grown r
Aek IN our midst "eicome him :
mt nar' fHutson and son bava -, 4
,nrois ,ne IRON the city. His son !. seeurned G
spt ,paoVed Ns a In health, under rs y greatly +
w; W;,S, 81 the doctors there 'ne treat d
euma,;u sn Marvel is sufferino n
! he'd bd1t,sm. sn He has been oons0os rom
Is;n. lor several weeks. "ueu 70
A'etpstc, AprfI 1. ISa5 n
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

PRINCE BISMARCK celebrated his
eightieth birthday Monday; he received
at FTiedrichsruh many delegations and
made an address to 1000 students.
Birthday celebrations were held in
various German cities.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

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 (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.
TERMs-SUBscRIPTIoN-S1.5O 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 it
sthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
enton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &C. A 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., 1895-04-03

The Wilmington Conference Herald
has the following complimentary notice
TO Smyrna and the entertainment ~
the Conference: VI
Another conference session is gone
and what delightful one il was
Every surrounding was calculated to
make It joy. The weather was Der-
lect. When we remember some of the
experiences of past years, we are lost
ior language to describe the beantv of
thls. Our entertainment was all that
could be desired. The people of
smyrna gave us an ovation. In Other
years we have been royalty received.
wherever we have gone we have ever
oeen made welcome, but our recention
at smyrna was equal to any that has
ever been accorded US, No one conId
nave oeen more attentive to the wants
OF the conference than the pastor of the
church, the Rev. Adam Stengle AZ
every meeting he was present ever
ready to attend to the wants of those
requiring his help. His own bome
was open all the time for hosts of
guests, and his time was wholly given
TO the comfort of the conference. His
people nobly seconded him in all his
efforts. We shall be pleased when the |
conference shall again decide to 90 to |
this delightful town."
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

tlon restraining Mr.. Rogers from SELL
ing or dispOsing of the papers. The
chancellor in granting the injunction.
n1ed the date for hearing the argument
April oath.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

FRANCE is anxious to continue at
peace with England, but maintains her
position regarding the Upper Nile
region.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

subject ~ oe an an agreeable surprise 10 n...
that nrorN ~ attacks Of bilious coI;e 1 persons
Cham bsslap;su ~ relief may be bsS IS q, 70 learn
Remedy ~ : Colie Cholera and ;ss5hlng
may BE- nreva. many instances the atnga as,noa
as soon ss sttbbs1seea ~ s by taxing thi. rsg5s ssSk
appear Is and az sosy ba of the diseSss
Ton q Raymond = '0''ie Tor sale by Cliff.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

IHE burning of the marsh on Tues.
gay and Wednesday night brilliantly
Illuminated the heavens and wers
"atched by many of our citizens.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

Inc question that is puzzling the
farmers most is what crops to grow
this year to make money. Last wear
everything seemed to be a failure
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03
FOR SALE.

NINE BUILDING rors
Del, fronting on CbprcL - III smyrna
street and Glenwood avenuo 'g. T.. "sln4:
439m DEOh * HAZELL
Smyrna Dl
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

MISS SUSIE WRIGHT has gone to
Lnliadeiphia to-day to lay in a spring
STOCK OF millinery They will have
tne latest styles of the season. See
ad next week. Nee
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

LIE store recently vacated by Thos
JEFFERSON has been neatly fitted nm
and will be used in future as a millinD
cry store by Miss ClotilIe Refs.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

BY permission we are allowed to
PqolIsh g1 the following letter of Rowland
w. Bell to his mother He keeps a
ulary OF his travels and as they are so
replete with interest, we thought it
might be entertaining to our subscrib-
ers.
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP "SANFRAN.
CISCO.
Smyrna times., 1895-04-03

dARRET FoxwELL and David Rees
executors of Tilghman Foxwell will
sell nve shares of Bank Saturday after
noon. See ad. "''0i