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Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
Our Town Council-What Thew Are
Doing.

! Meeting called to order Wednesdo,
night with President Hoffecker in the chair
put little business was transacted that niobt
Inc report of the Opera House for 6as
month 81 showed the receipts to be $40: i OK.
penses S6.32, with the balance SI3 68 noi,
treasurer. ''o P"i'
The following bills were read and ol
lowed ID. 5. Anthony, per vouchers
SZ.92; Philadelphia & Smyrna Transnorta.
tlo9 5 20; $40 A. b. Carpenter, 81 cents
ana ). Z. Robinson, S71.79
blds asked for on furnishing of nolice
i. lneli uniforms were handed in. Two
4uai5Iies !5 e;6 were submitted. Mccoy & Brown
lo Dlu 9io Ior the inferior and $3.50 for the
4THPerI0r i S quality, and q helmet for SO.
;..l tu". " walls bid $3.50 for inferior qual-
Ivy anu 9Id:oO l., Tor superior with helmets
III hgihg at Sl.25, Sl.50 and 81 respectfully
The contract was awarded 10 Edw =
Walls at Sl1.50 and 81 so ="
Ihe printing bids were called I'm +bo
clayton call being the only bidder 4 for
some consultation the bid was reiected and
new Dlds to be asked for by the Secre+orv
PRESIDENT HOfecker was authorized fo
auFeftlse Tor payment of bonds in tbreo
1896 '0oi'ies uue July lst,
considerable time was taken up in dis
ousslhg the advisability of having dogs
II LinuuHNlGd L;u!lGd and tramps and vagrants nro-
liiDI!Su from entering the town limits On
ltiotloH d4' Ihe secretary was authorized TO in
stLucI the Alderman to post notices in
reference dI to tramps and vagrants
COO ne council by a full majority allowed q
PS1 S water rate per annum to the TrITrS
once Tor running a water moter '''
Meeting adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
SAYS the Ne,O York SIM rDem

SAYS the Ne1O York Sun (Deml.
NO Southern Republican of the si7o
NJ 20 make candidate for Vice. Presi.
dent? Well, for one there is Antbonv
higgins, of Delaware. He was horn ~
the South and has always lived there
ne mas always been a Republican
More than that, he is an American 70
the backbone. He is a statesmaO ~
whose record is clean on every quest
ION, and his honorable experience in
the Senate would fit him admirohIv
lot the duties of its presiding Officer
why look beyond Anthony Higgins of
DeIaware, if you are looking for a
President &? ' VICE.
Inls, from prominent Metropoli.
tan paper is high tribute to Mr. Hio-
gins personally, leaving out the mat
Ter of the ofGce referred to. As
United States Senator Mr.. Higgins was
adecided success. It's doubtful ifanv
Senator for a long while. in a sinoIe
Verm' has made the impression nation.
ally ne has. If he had kept bis fingers
on the national keyboard from his
elevation to the Office and awav from
local politics, things might be verv
oinerent in Delaware to day.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
Bishop CoIeman.s VIsIta,ion.

st. Peters Episcopal Churcb ,
greeted with a splendid conprego,io1
Sunday, it being the annual SisiSs",io iSa.ioL
OF Bishop Coleman of the Diocese IT.
was assisted by Rector @. w. Dame ~
this parish and Rector X. A. Sawver y, y,
Claytor. Special music was arrSnoI ~
by the choir and Miss Bessie ConsaI y =
during the ofiertory sang a baa"tis'.I -
solo. entitled "The Holy City.n '''ui
Bishop Coleman took 90 "a.
Acts bi 2O-"Go stand and speak in the the
temple to the people all the words % oS
this life." 1t was o strong sermoO rs ~
well-deined and full of able srgnnaant
and yet it was so plain and sImnis aS
TO be understood by everybodv He
mad no trouble in holding the eloaest
attention of his audience.
When the invitation was given for
ehose to be confirmed TO come forward
sixteen stood before the altar and
soiemnly and impressiveiy the Bisbon
unl.ed them with the church. II was
= M, arge class, mostly married counlaa
.no bishop'9 charge to the confirmad |
Js bais taken from Psalms IO8: I2-a0b |
Nv US against the enemy for vain T.
me help Of man.Y 'S'p -
bishop Coleman confirmed 4. ola.
which az az Clayton Sunday afternoon
lnnbas rvlces were attended by a large
DO ger se q smyrna people. After hol5e
own sAos there he drove to Middle.
loid i,a distance Of twelve miles ~
'"7 services that evening.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
Leipsic.

STURGEON FIsHERMEN-PRFPAPA Alto,
FOR CHILDRRN's DAY-A I've =, 1'4
kACE-MARRIAGE BELLS
0Pecial Correspondence to the Times
Ihe sturgeon fishermen and ovstor
nlen were here on Saturday; thew were
OVerhaullng their nets and Sattino
t,i Inem IN order for the up.river fisbinT
1ney intend to move shortly
we are making preparations for
Cnlldren's Day, which is TO he on 1rno
Stn: II Is hoped that those interestaS
VIII VIII 90 their utmost in trying to male
the exercises appropriate and comniete
"uu that the occasion will have a lar0o
ity. WV" ana VicIn-
The public school, which durino tbo
pas' year mas been under the instrnc-
1lon OF MISS George Kane, closed last
week On Saturday an ENJOYABLE mic.
nic was given, as a fit ending of Ibo
peasant year so full of tender ties he
tween teacher and scholars. A grea,
many were present. e'"V
On Friday there was An exbibitio.
OF speed on the raCe-track near tovUn
oeVeal OF our Smyrna friends wara -
Tne IN heat and lively contest ensned
w M Lewis carried away the IanroIo
winning in $50. A. Lee Cnmm;ns
won a heat in 2.41. In the colt rona
halt mile, John T. Dennev's 9.veor
oId, santa Claus, Jr.," won one beat
"a - I'4o and George Thompson's 3.vaar'
oId, Star" won one heat in S GO
w; VA = "a; 90 Kawley followed with a 324
dl Mrs' 5Slloy and Ewell Campbell were
Tar[leu VA lea sunday afternoon by the Rev
nr; Fogle, of Cheswold. The wedd;nG
Tok CS place at the residence of M
rhornton, near town. VI mr'
MT. Van Burkalow and wife woro
ne m guests OF Henry Slaughter on Snn.
LeipSic, May 27, 1895.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

WALTER II. HAYF- defeated can.
dldate for the Republican nominate,
OF City Solicitor in Wilmington .ov,
tne election was illegal and fraudnlen,
ne charges that the officers were No,
sworn, no poll list was kept as reo,irod
Oy iaw' that only one ballot hoy w.o
used where the law requires two aud
tnat these were not examined hefo,o
commencing to vote. and thev con.
tained at least 1000 ballots before the
polls were opened, &C., &c.
The Republican First Dist,,o. o..
m'''ee held a meeting on Friday even.
ing to take action on these charge.
Ihey say that Mr.. Hayes is eviden,l,,
trying to defeat the ticket nominoteJ
on the 4th Of May, that his charges are
iaise with the single exceDtion ,bat
only one ballot box was used. when
tne election law prescribes two that bo
mas threatened prosecution but has
,Aiieo 70 do 1t. and finally The commit
Soe invites legal proceedings and a
iegai investigation properly made unon
'ne part OF Mr.. Hayes or upon the mart
~ ~, anybody else who may be aggrieved !
Ahey charge that Mr.. Hayes has beon
under suspicion more than once befora
va mas brief political career.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
Persnnal.

Rev. Adam Stepgle, pastor of th,
methodist Church here, ccompanief
Dy MS wife, left this morning for At
lantlc City, to be gone for two or three
weeks. The trip is taken at the Instance
OF members of his congregation who
nave emphasized their interest in him
and his health by raising a geperou,
purse to pay the expenses of himself
and wife in a needed rest at the sea.
side. Mr.. Stengle's difficulty has been
mainly insomnia, attended bv a vast.
ing OF strength and avoridupoise. gu.
peTi1uuced by the cares and anxieties
lnciueht TO the duties of the past sew
eral months. He leaves with the
expectation of rapid recuperation.
The pulpit will be supplied next sun
oay by Rev. I. II. Haynes, and on the
9Th by Children's Day-the Christian
Endeavor Society having charge Of the
evening services.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Waters. who
for the past few months have been on
wedding tour abroad arrived in New
YORK Sunday and are now spending a
few days at the Bingham House. Phila-
deIPhla before returning home.
Inc following persons attended the
funeral of Mrs. Frank Collins last
week Thos. Stewart, Philadelphia:
David Stats and sister, and Mrs
Mary Matthews, Chester; Mrs. VIM.
Riggs and Mrs. ]. P. Stats, Whining
ton Mrs. James r. Stats, Miss Laura
Staats, Reese Frazier and wife. Dover.
Mrs. Eta Matthews and daughter
Chestertown.
Mrs. L. Irving Handy and children.
OF Newark spent Sunday with her
parents
Miss Bernice Metten, of fMiddletown
is the guest of Mrs. Carrie Farrell
Harry Mason, of Pittsburg. retured
Yesterday after visit to Mrs Willard
Pierce.
Miss Bessie Conner, of Philadelphia
mas been entertained by Miss Bertha
Smithers.
Miss Margaret Smithers, of Philadel. |
phla, has been the guest of her mother
Mrs. Elizabeth Smithers, the past week.
Harry Pyle, of Wilmington spent |
with friends in town.
Nicholas Appleton, of Wilmington.
IS spending few days with relatives
N town.
Frank Collins returned to White
River Junction, Vt, on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ). Haman and son
u Dover, were entertained for several
lays last week by Miss Beulah JefTer-
on. 'e"ei
Miss Sue Parks, OF Baltimore. is the
quest of Mrs. J. S Gearhart.
Mrs. Owen c. Spear, of Wilmington
making the family of Andrew Spear
visit i'0"''
II. E. Hardesty attended the Under
akers Association at Wilmington last
thursday. va '"''
Rev. W. R. Mowbray, Walter Dono.
an and Frank Elliott represent SMYRNA
Ircuit at Epworth Convention this
EEK at st. Michaels, Md. :
): n. Donovan, of Clayton, and Mrs
iallssa Spencer, of Wilmington. were J
larrled by the Rev. Mr.. Howard ON +
'ednesday evening. They went after g
le ceremony to their home in Claw a
W. 10y a
Mrs. DR.. 5. p. Roberts, (nee Cora r
eek OF church Hill, Md, well Known .
Smyrna, died Sunday aged 81 years :
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

IHE Every EUening has a leader
under the heading, Cheating Never
Thrives." This is quite true on gen
eral principles, and the editor seeks to
apply it to the experience of the Cd.
poslte political party. But why won't
the rule work as we'll in one organiza
tion as another? If our contemporary
can only enforce this sentiment as a
'ruism among the politicians-the
workers who plan success by the most
oisreputable methods as applied to the
moral code and ordinary business-he
Will have accomplished a condition of
confidence between men that must
lead to much better political results
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
Resolutions

at a meeting of the Vestrv of ST
Peter's Parish, held Nav % Is95 n.
following resolutions were unanimons.
ly adopted ~ "D' III ouS >
70 "nEkEAs 1t has again pleased Almigbt, God
~ I, remove from our midst one of ouF mn, bcr
oo ~ BAILEY SO recently Joined with ns IN en
earnest desire to further the Interests Of tb H. y
@ m ~ t mork OF advancing the spiritual welfara ~
our iellOwmen, therefore "eiaTe oi
dineSDtVeu mat, while not complainino Of +bo
IiiaPGLsatlons OF an all-wise PrOyiaence & az tilc
o. e. oy Inls means, to record our sincere Sorr0
ti a. ttIG loss inns NeStry and the Churcb bos % ~"
se n ~ ~ the death of Mr.. Bailey whose nresenco
6nSo UliS oI our number, gave promfse nf Sn
90 ii a. ehueavor for good in ali wavs CO.
CtFt,ly III the work of this parish Knowy S Go SPg i
81 ~ u , al earnest seeker after truth his al al
~ @ SUBMISSION to the Divine will is ono t6at i @ piG
Uhtk h oe win us in aiectionate renenDbro,m'aal mall
~ &Ile we snail severly miss the encoure c,,. iiice
Judgment. NS"Oe OI MS sterling
tho J, mat IN extending TO the f,rpil,. os
srt tte,ceased our heartfelt sympatbv in ,SI Gl
si So ioss' we remind them ihat tbSv 80 a 'iel! @
1 ,oHS IN thelr sorrow, that their loss ~; IIos
ci,ia .a'eI Is also loss to the commnnity nT
rati]e Oh SleIl hing integrity Of Charactnr u
'SCOsilIAeu hdeIlty Of purpose anu Vi
the mat these resolutions be spread Do
SNfvp, copy sent to the family and IN JI
0'lf kNA ZINES for publication. anu u the
W. H. JANNEY, Secretary
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

lure OF all that is meant in the lovely.
christian "home" in contrast to low
degradation caused by the inroads of
TINS monster evil. Woman is at the
'front.' and a power. From this lodge
sprang the W. G. T. u, an offspring
that the Good Templars are proud to
In speaking of high license, he said
the GOOD Templars are opposed to IL
cense either high or low, and went on
10 prove conclnsively, by very strong
reasons, why they were opposed to it,
ending with strong appeal for more
hearty cooperation of this work on the
part of the people of this community
and the State of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

The Chamber of Commerce of the
State of New York have decided To
enter upon a crusade against free sill
yer coinage. The crusade is to cover
every section of the country. A gen.
eral committee of seventy eight mem
bers' including leaders in every line of
business in the metropolis, has been
appointed to direct the line of attack
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

The Wilmington city election will
take place next Saturday, when a
mayor, city treasurer, city solicitor
two assessors and collectors, and a
president and twelve members of CITY
Council will be elected. There are
three tickets in the field, representing
the Democratic, Republican and Peo
pies parties. Up to this time the cam
paign has been quiet and apathetic.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
ChesWold.

Lo0AL PREACHERS ASSOCIATION
LOCAL AND Personal,
special Correspondence to the Timos
The local preachers of WiI,oi,..o.
0OuieIence , met at Cheswold in semi
,L Sunual session for the second time since
1ue organizatlon of our church. com
Ine4elng Friday evening by sermon
ny heV' J. b. Roberts, of Middletown
tn's Oand OF christian workers are
famous Tor their zeal and earnestness
10 the religious field, aud on this line
nave not been forgotten by the peoDle
VI thls community since their former
WISH OF eighteen months ago. Unfor-
tuhately by mistake of their own in
sehdlng out programs and misleading
statements in other ways their attend.
ance was small, but their zeal nowavs
diminished. Those present were .Reys
). II. Dill, Dr. E. Dawson, T. Numbers
David :. Clark, J. w. Clark. Daniel |
Green, J. B. Roberts, John Hutton
VIM. FAIRIES, w. T. Hammond M
Wlldman, G. A. Foster, Mr.. Stepbens
and Richard Colt '
Saturday was devoted to businasO
and discussions. In the TEMPORARY ab1
sence of Pastor J. w. Fogle. lookino
after comers and gOers, DIR. Smith mads
the welcome address which was warm
~ responded to by Rev. J. r. Dill
discussion upon the question "Is
or Perfect Love Necas-
sarlly Second work ?" grew verv AMI.
mated, In which the sharpest critioisnns
were INDUCED in, yet with the verT,
Dest humor. Revs. J. T. Prouse - Il
hehton, and q. l. Stengle, of Armor,, I
Hhurch, Dover, took part for the doy I
free discussion was INDUCED in in t5o Il
evening, with songs, which served ~ a.
Neep good audience splendidlv entar' o.
aimed The word by these local ic
,reacners among the people Is die
inc'lVeiy evangelistic, therefore. Snn. 81
.ay was mapped out for a big dav
the clouds threatenaS'
ne people moved about as If bv IN pv pps
pirauon and at the early hour of IN
. ~; song service took the lead for "
s1 2 n uay followed by love feast In char0a in
! heV. " A. Foster, which proved one de
UNUSUAL power and the starter of a wi wi
'Ve ieasT which lasted the entire dav ba
ne spoke OF 1t as possessing The 20
seelese ahd most hallowed inananca
any ne had attended perhaps In bis SUI
svy ,,y years OF christian life. Rev. Thos -
umoers, OF Millington preached The
rmon, which was highly enioved ana %
vorably commented upon a. ana
q adm;nIs,mo Sermon the Lords Supper
. sohnnI sJh.Iiislered. The afternoon Sun.
y scnool service was we'll attanduI o
Rsse ssSes Mere made to the children A.
,rt EeEs. Ea.; Hammond, Green, 'Hutton 'Sn .II
Revs a''ss H ana Colt; and songs also
y erin.. i,..'e 2. TOT Of the Infant room IN sn "n
0rihng myth the numerous questions hs;nr an' .,
7, Drought the whole audienos oelng
outourst oflaughter by iJe trinmnEoto 70
vnsn n"'''ng ANGELS wear night.
Is prasISsS sP%Srth League praise service eontp
P1Osiueu over by Mr. Hutto. hot 4
ar th Rev. w. J. Hammond ot os hsoys lSe Z
"a "a East, preached a. night s 2l apply m X
"a !, oy a spirited revival ssrn, lCl'
! adjournment. -" service
'es'0ofd, May "a, 1895.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

THE Conference Herald, in speaking
OF the late session of the Legislature,
said: I'VE believe that a Legislature
more unfavorable to the wishes of the
temperance people of the State has
never met. The most moderate re-
quests for the curtailment of the vast
powers of saloOn-keepers have been
treated with disdain. We seem to be
absolutely in the hands of the foes of
the home and the better life"
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

The MiddletOwn Transcript in dis
cusslng politics in local papers, says
What would the politics of this
country be without the influence OF the
public press to keep it within bounds ?
we verify believe our government
could not stand quarter of a century
out for independence and honesty of
the newspapers of the country. And
the country weekly is no small factor
IN this matter. We believe the best
paper is the one with decided convic.
uo1s as to questions of government
ana with character enough to oppose
the wrongs in its own party as firmly
as 1t does those of the opposite party"
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

The country was surprised and sad
dened by the news yesterday of the
death of President Cleveland's secre
tary of state, Walter @. Gresham. of
pleurisy. He was. an able man.
and during his life served in three
cabinets. He was in his 63 wear
Hugh Mccullough. who served as
secretary of the Treasury in three
Cabinets during and since the war
also of Washington died last week.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

how far politics should eptsr ,.,o
state and municipal government Is ono
OF the questions on which men of,an
lalr IN their judgments, dider and "a;
sioe- Mayor Strong, who was ppt int
sne enlef magistracy of the city of Ne,v
Aork Oy the revolution against Tam.
many ana its corrupt methods, is trv-
ing to administer the city affairs on :
non-poiitical basis, bat Boss Platt who
claimed the change as a RepublioaO
rather than non-partisan victory an
tagonizes him at every turn. The sol-
lowing from the New York Sun vii,
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at smyrnq
Del.' every Wednesday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock
The TINES is an independent paper devoted tc
the welfare of the.town it represents and the
state OF which it is a 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- per annum. No
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-exeept at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTIsEMENTS-T SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
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. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
MERCHANT TAILORING
MEMS FURNISHES

Now that warm weather has
come c. you naturally begin to
think of what you will need
when you leave off your beavv
Clothing. We have been nre,
Parlng for your comfort and
can now fit you out as YOU
may wish, in either medium or
light weight goods.
Our stock of Furnishing
Goods, q including Underweare7
Neckwear. n, Hosiery, CoIored
Shirts, &C., is more complete
than ever before, and at the
very lowest prices.
In woolens we have selected
only the choicest patterns and
we have marked them at prices
that assures us we need fear
no competition.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

The M. E. Christian Endeavor So
ciety are making preparations 70 oi~o
Flower CarnivaI' on We6nasSS Sa.o
June ss, Iztn. The place picked out for
: Inls Iete Is the beautiful lawn of Miss
Laura A. Bell. This will be decorated
IN becoming style. An admission of
hIteen cents will be charged which will
entltie the holder of the ticket fnil
privilege of the grounds and a choice
OF one of the few courses which the re-
IEeshment committee will provide.
Ihere will be other forms of anuse.
ments N and an enjoyable evening may
be in prospect.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29
On SATURDAY, June 9th, 1895,
at ? O'clock. P. NJ, as Follows

"oN'o. no, !. Consisting of the farm kpo,v,, -. =,
SeversOn Farm" near Seyersor,s rESMn HSMn as the
90 fitls 80 acres OF land more or leSSioui' cOll-
The iand and about Is acres OF ooS
tra S IN ~ pIONements thereon being n ,OoSilehu.
Iahe dwelling house a large Ssrs tWostory
muse ana carriage house all in good Tsnoi
., NJ. 2. The farm known as "Ra,-,,,
acras' nsar SeVerSoH's Church. conteiniIno Iaope p
wooIanS acres OF arabic land and IS acres 'OS ~
large two-Story frame dwei1ino bneon be1UIeon being
repair '"sS hOuSe' all in good
noSS ~ .. The farm known as the Stewart, g.
@ D.eniord' containing 2l5 acres of Ia i"iln il
acres OF arabic land So acres of yo,i9 VI itan9-l40
~ ~ acres OF branch and cripple n,ora anu ~ ana
frame dpIO,H,ements dvgo,,se thereon being two.stoT1
co,g y uNelnng house, large barn and S,sbIS
"" mouse ana other Outbuildinps in ,-nN, stsoIe'
reSs az; =, The farm known as the "CarroII, -
land oeIsOn r ehureh, containing 2OJ acras i H
30 acres ~ S5S acres of arabic land SDa
pe ppeing story frame DWELLING Sn,s thereon
ngs. "'uSe ana other Oulbuild.
, Fe BFeins s the same lands and premisos -, -,
old for The DSynaN died, seized, and will be
,hareed frorp pay Inent Of his debts free and aie
from the dover rights of the wido,SS us
nrst ~ nas;;ssIO per cent Of the purchase ,,o,,
hereoS ~ piu ~ on day of sale. aud the res3dey
larch term 10Y Of w. iba gay OF the next adjourned
be ~ onnty TO be held in Dover on "a Sna Tor
entage 10y 20 o. Jnly next A. d. 1895 Tbs LAY
ns =, ~ zoe oe paid ON day of sale will b. e per
sale b Sl lne purchase money il the other eated
,rfeited for nnL pied with; otherwise il will hs
lryiying Fxoo,,., ALEX. g. CUNIsTINs.
VI SeO. W. Cummins, decd
operty viii be sold eS be and place, the following
Z antbnr.ia,Tn ana Alex g Cummins. bv vr,i IN his
mminS deeeSse5i eOsedined in the win Of sSe Geo Of
tha ~ LOT LOT OF GROUND ON MAIN s,,, IL
en- adiointTnis a. smyrna 30 feet wide ana 5la EET
IDS now Of bHlS snds Of Thos r. Jefferson S9 @ zee,
~ Sh,,Se hti story frame dwellinv az company,
I-TermS ma stable and carriage hoSse "o story
i"@ue known on day Of sale
ID. J. CUAfMINs
.--s executor Of Geo. W. CumminSn mmSiHniNS; AS,
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

KEY; JOSEPH B. TURNER, of Dover,
WI WIil nj the pulpit of the Presbyterian
Oh9rch next Sunday. The Presbvterv
winch met in Wilmington Mondsv
granted the dissolution between Rev
y. Z. Adams and people, and appointed
Rev. Josesh B. Turner Moderator of
tne session until the vacancy of this
cnaIrge, shall be filed. The pnlpit will
De declared vacant next Sunday and
rom then on candidates will be sun-
pied until a choice is made.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

HERE is conundrum-If our Elec-
trio Light Plant is sinking a 0GO =
year ana the life of the plant is esti-
haIeu at ten years with bonded in
ueoIedness OF $4,000, how is the plant
eVer 10 lie self-sustaing? We leave il
W ene property-owners and taxpayers
10 answer. Our citizens must wake mn
TO this fact and help the cause bv q
nearly cooperation. 1t either means
TINS e or an increase in taxes. Seventy.
nVe ii ilght takers is very small propor-
uon for town of this size.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

IHE M. E. Christian Endeavor So
clety will hold a conservation service
I1 1m medlately after prayer meeting
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

JOHN W. TUCKER, who for several
years has been salesman for Refs Rros,
clothing house, has resigned his posi-
tion, and John Phillips, Jr., takes his
place. Mr.. Tucker will soon 20 in
business for himself at the stand about
to be vacated by A. N. Montgomery.
he intends to carry frsl-class line of
clothing and such goods as NAV be
found in any department store for
which be has set June 8th as the time
Tor his grand opening. Mr. Tucker is
an energetic salesman and in the estab-
lished stand he will occupy, will no
doubt make a success. Notice his ad
each week and you will find interest
ing and profitable reading. This will
not interfere with Mrs. Tucker. who
Will still continue her 5 and 10.cent
store on Market street.
Smyrna times., 1895-05-29

10 not risk late planting of corn
&c ST" W usIng