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Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

THE Queens speech has been read
to Parliament. 1t was brief and made
no important recommendation beyond
a statement that Great Britain has
united with France and Russia to Sc
cure reforms in the administration of
affairs in Armenia. There was lively
discussion over Irish affairs.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
H. M. Cole at the M. E. Church.
Correspondence to the Time


Mrs. Ida B. Cole was unable to meet
her engagement to speak in the NJ T..
church of this town last Thursday
evening-a matter of regret to those
who heard her at Camden Camp, but
her husband the Rev. H. M. Cole lec-
tured as announced on Scientific
Temperance. Mr.. and Mrs. Cole are
sent out by the Keeley League of
Philadelphia, the former having been
pastor of the Congregational church at
Dwight, Illinois,
Scientific Temperance was therefore
principally interpreted by Mr., Cole as
the Keeley cure for drunkenness. His
quotations from the best authors
showed the literary man and incidents
from the lives of those whom he has seen
cured of inebTiateism by the Kelley
treatment led to the question of It's
possibilities for all similarly afflicted.
PRESS SUPT.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

WITHOUT a dissenting voice, the
delegates to the silver conference
adopted free coinage resolutions, ap-
pointed a provisional committee to
perfect National organization, made
speeches anything but complimentary
of the Administration and adjourned
sine die. With a single exception the
speakers were bitter in their denunci'
alton of President Cleveland, Secretary
Carlisle. and Seniors Sherman and
German. All the speakers were conf
dent that the movement had attained
such growth in the South and West
that with proper missionary work in
the East, the next Democratic NatiOna
Conventional would name a candidate
on free silver platform.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The death of Justice Howell f.
Jackson will give President Cleveland
another opportunity to nominate a
member of the Supreme Court. The
names of Mr.. Lindsay, of Kentucky,
and Mr.. F. R. Coudert are mentioned
but it is not likely that the President
will act until the meeting of Congress.
Justice Jackson was a Southern Demo
crat and was the last Judge appointed
by President Harrison.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

AGAIN a carrousai has turned up on
herring hill" and occupied the old
lumber yard lot. To the small boy it
affords nothing but amusement, but
many of the residents in that commun'
ity were so annoyed by the one which
came here last spring that it was hoped
that no more would be allowed to
come, The outskirts of the town is
the place for such rigs and they would
be patronized just as much. Those
who have to put up with the mOnoton
Gus, hum drum sound of time-worn
tunes every night of the week, often
continuing until IL o'clock at night,
become very tired and weary. 1t is
nothing more than right that they
should deem it a nuisance and our
town authorities ought to see to it and
have it abated.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

ATTENTION has been called to the
rowdyism which was carried on near
the -Four Corners" about IL o'clock
Saturday night last. It was fight be-
tween a crowd of whites and blacks,
and was with exceeding difficulty
quelled by our police. The air was
Glue with violent Oaths and threats of
various description. John Davis, col
ored, seemed 10 be the ring leader of
the crowd and, when warned by onr
policemen to desist. kept on cursing
and swearing. TbereupOn Officers
Grant and Boyer attempted to arrest
the law breaker. Davis resisted and
began to show fight. Charlie Jordan,
who vas standing near, was sum-
moned to the officers assistance and
in performing his duty as a citizen,
was kicked a heavy blow in the side.
Davis was finally arrested and taken
to the lookup, followed soon after by
two of his accomplices, Augustus
Tuller and Samuel Williams. At the
hearing Monday morning Williams and
Tuller were fned SlO0 and costs each
Davis was tried on State case for as
sault and battery on Charles Il, Jordan
and was 6ned $500 and costs.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

SUNDAY, August 18th. 1895, was the
day appointed for a grand rally at
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church, Smyrna, Del.
The method adopted for the rally was
by cards. These were placed in the
hands of all members. The congre-
CATION was divided into tribes. Mrs.
Irene Swigget, leader of Tribe BeDja-
min, reported $6445; Mrs. Catherine
Demby, leader of Tribe Zebulum, re-
ported the sum of S27.59; Mrs. Mary
E. Bedford, leader OF Tribe Joseph, re-
ported the sum of $S.37. Public col
lection for the day, S9.16, making a
total, s111.57. The pastor, Rev. Elijah
Byrd, feels very grateful to the friends,
white and cOlored, who contributed to
the cause. Rev. Byrd is a wide awake
pastor, and he has the finances of his
church in a better condition than it has
been in years. His management in all
church affairs shows a progressive
spirit, and he will no doubt put Bethe
on a stronger footing than it has been
for long time.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

Miss Edith Beck gave watermelon
party to her many friends last evening,
at her residence on upper Main street.
The yard surrounding the house was
tastefully decorated with Japanese
lanterns to guide the young people to
chairs and benches scattered under
trees and summer houses. COnspicu-
Gus among the many smusements was
a cob web, wound around everything
Imaginable, each piece of string con-
tanning a prize, to repay you for your
labOriOus work.
In the house, music and games min
gled together with social chats were
INDUCED in, until all were called to
partake of a bountiful repsst on the
other end of the lawn. The amuse-
ments kept up until late hour, when
the guests departed after having a
most enjoyable time. Too much praise
cannot be given the hostess, who
through her efforts left nothing undoue
to add to the pleasure Of the company
During the evening the young people
were favored with some rich music by
the Independent Cornet Band.
Those present were: Miss Crandall
of New York; Misses Lille and AL.
berta Stockley and Messrs. George
Trimball and George Smith, of Phila
delphia; Misses Alice and Rhoda Con
nor, of Wilmington; Misses Anna Ste
venson, Hettie Richards, Kate Beckett
Florence HAZEL, Katie Wilson, Mai,
FAIRIES, Clara Beckett, Margaret Robin
son, Estelle Armstrong, Fannie Collins
Eva Swinney, May Coates, Edith Beck
aud Messrs. John l.. Truax, Georg,
Richards. Stuart Wilds. Samuel Hoi
fecker, Howard Jones, Homer Smith
George Denney, Crawford Stevens
Price Jacobs, John Hustled, Harr,
Cotton, James Truax and Frank Arm
strong.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

THE Valkyrie III, having arrived
safely in port, and having already had
her trial races, will have opportunities
for as much practice as the Defender
before the international race shall be
called. They will thus start on even
terms, and may the best boat win
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
Cheswold.
Correspondence to the Times.

correspondence 70 the Times.
The Assam Bains Co., canning factory
is putting up large quantities Of apples,
peaches aud bartlett peas. The toma.
to crop is late and will not be in much
before September. The crop will be a
short aud unprofitabl one. Owing to
the prolonged drought, there will not
be more than half a corn crop in this
locality. The wall of the farmer will
continue to be heard.
The remains of B. f. Smith whose
death was noted last week was borne
to the tomb on Friday morning by
John, Walter. James and Will s. Scar
borough, four noble young men and
Mrs. Smiths sons by former husband.
This arrangement was the request OF
Mr., Smith just before bis death, x x
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The Abundance Plum" the bearing
trees of which are only in the hands of
some four of our farmers, has taken
precedence of other fruit this year. 1t
has netted about Is cents per basket Of
8 pounds. George K. Loland gathered
800 of these small baskets from 75 trees.
George Davis, on another of Mr.. Hills
farms near Kent0n, 600 baskets from
20 trees. L. E. Anthony had about
5000 baskets from 200 trees. The trees
were so full as to break many of the
limbs. There are perhaps enough of
these young trees out to stock the mar
ket in a few years.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

Since 1873 there have been nine epi-
denies of dysentery in different parts
of the country, in which Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy
was used with perfect success. Dysen-
terry, when epidemic, is almost as Sc
we're and dangerous as Asiatic cholera.
Heretofore the best efforts of the most
skilled physicians have failed to check
its ravages, this remedy, however, has
cured the most malignant cases, both
of children and adults, and under the
most trying conditions, which proves it
to be the best medicine in the world
for bowel complaints. For sale by
Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

ENGLAND will have to import more
wheat and -four than ever this year
and this country appears to be we'll
prepared to supply all demands. If
we have little gold for export we have
plenty of wheat, and wheat is as good
as gold for some purposes.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The Franklin base ball club, of Will
mingtOn, came to Smyrna Saturday
and were overwhelmingly defeated in
an easy victory of 19 to 1. McCaffeTty,
for Wilmington, pitched a strong game,
but he failed to receive the support of
his team. Hess, Wilt, Harvey and
Mcconnell were in the game and made
several beautiful plays. Following is
tho apOra.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

THE reckless driving through our
streets, often by people who do care,
but sometimes by persons who come
from elsewhere and do not know of the
ordinance against fast driving, is likely
to be damaging to pedestrians as well
as other teams. This disregard was
particularly shown last Wednesday
when SC many were returning from
Woodland Beach. The most ofthe teams
went through quietly and at 3 proper
gait. but there we're sonao young men,
presumably from their boisteroEs man
ner under the influence Of ardent
spirits, who were anything but decor
ons or lawful. 10 one case in particular
Of this kind two young men came tear
ing up Commerce street overtaking
''Gardy" Anderson, The latter in his
effort to pull out of their way, ran into
q carriage hitched at the sidewalk near
the hosiery factory with such foF0o as
to PROSTATE the horse and pitch the
young lady who was with him over the
wheel. Both carriages we're somewhat
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

Cambridge was honored with three
political conventions last week-the
Republican, the Prohibition, and the
Populist. Great crowds were present
on Thursday and the town was taxed
to its utmost to supply the necessary
eatables and drinkables.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
LOST.

PAIR OF MARE MULES dark Of
medium size, we'll matched One has stifF-
ness OF the shoulder. They were missed
Irou the Underwood FARM Wednesday
last, the i4th inst. The finder, or any one
giving information leading to the finding
81 same will be rewarded by returning
oo.o MRS. ANNIE MORRIS,
o<i< Kenton, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
ArOTICE

Office.
IN Notice is hereby given that l. James ?.
HOhecker, of the town of Smyrna, Kent
County, and State of Delaware. intend 70 make
application to the Court of General Sessions Of
the Peace aud Jail Delivery of the State Of Della
ware in and for Kent County, on Monday Octo-
Der 2lst 1895, then to be held at Dover, for IL
cense to sell intoxicating liquors a druggist in
quantities not greater than one quart, upon the
written order or prescription of a regular prac-
ticing physician, at my storehOuSe, located on
the west side of Main street in said town Of
Smyrna, adjoining lands of the National Bank
of Smyrna" and lands of others and within the
limits of United School District in said county.
designated as smyrna Public Schools" The
names of the respectable citizens (at least one
half of whom are substantial freehOlderSl. recon-
mending my said application are:
W. A. FAIRIES W. II. Janney,
David T. Smitners W. B. Megear.
John Van Gasken, f 5. Dwight d.
Thomas c. Moore. NJ. d. John II. HOtlecker.
Thomas b. Megear, A. l.. Hudson,
William L. Hall, w. H. BaggS,
JAMES P. HOFFECKER.
Smyrna, Del, August q, 1895.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

Governor Hastings, accompanied by
his staff, went down to Augustine Pier
Monday to inspect the Naval Reserves
in camp there, and, incidentally, upon
the return trip to Philadelphia, visited
the old jail at New Castle, Delaware,
where be secured the liberation Of 20
men incarcerated in that prison.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The B. & o. r r. Co. will sell Elk.
cursiOn Tickets to Louisville and return
at all Ticket Stations on its lines east
OF the Ohio River, at the rate of one cent
per mile each way for the round trip
for all trains September 7th to 10th,
inclusive, valid for return journey until
October 9th, inclusive. Tickets will
also be placed on sale, via B. & O., ut
offices of all connecting lines. Stop
overs will be allowed on the return
trip.
Veterans will bear in mind that all
B. & o. trains run via Washington and
Harper's Ferry.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

Business practice from the start is
the splendid new departure at Goldey
Wilmington (Del.) Commercial and
Shorthand College. If looking for a
good place to attend school send for it's
magnificent catalogue. 7S
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

PASTOR ]. K. ADAMS of Centennial
A. NJ. E. Church, has made prepara-
iions to open d church camp with his
charge to begin or next Sunday, Aug.
25th, and continuing until September
lst. A number of leading divines have
been secured to address the meetings
at different times and the members are
looking for a successful camp.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
Rebate of Taxes.

-, WESLEY JONES, Collector will
SIT at his store on Monday and T,,osJa,, AZ,
next August 26th and 9th. to rsce;Ss =
taxes lakes for the Smyrna Public Schools All
lakes paid on these dates will be snhiact 20
q rebate Of 8 per cent. - W s"0'ec' 10
6. Z. NJ. FOWLER,
secretary Smyrna Public Schools.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
SMYRNA.
LINWOOD.

Earned runs, Smyrna, 4; Llnwood, 2. Two-base
hits, WIT and Ashby; struck out, by Hess, g. by
Tayl0r, 3; by Vincent, 3. Stolen bases Messenger
?; Mcguire 2 Harvey, Lassell, Ashby. Double
play, Hess to Wilt to Cummins base on balls
on Hess 4; of Taylor 2; off Vincent l. Passed
Time las.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The Townsend Club, much elatad
over their last victory in Smyrna. cana
here yesterday with the purpose ~
shutting Smyrna out but thew mst viii
surprise and were unable 10 connacs
with Hess curves, Smyrna winnina ~,
the score Of II to 0. s ~
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

A most pleasant progressive euchre
party was given at the large and hos
pitable residence of Miss Sadie
Mitchell, last Monday evening. The
company was given in honor Of her
guests, Mrs. George Walker and Miss
Ray Lank, of Philadelphia. There
were three tables and the game, often
close and exciting, occupied over two
hours. For receiving the highest num-
ber of points Miss Clara Beckett was
awarded the lady's prize of dainty
cup and saucer. The gentleman s
prize, a neatly engraved scarf holder,
fell to the lot of Mr.. William Mitchell.
Immediately after the serving of re-
freshments dancing was the order of
the evening. Those present were
Mrs. LanK, Mrs. Margaret S. Collins,
Mrs. George Walker, Misses Mabel
Conner, Clara Beckett, Ray Lank,
Edith Collins, Elsie Eank, and Messrs
William Mitchell, Walton NJ. Busteed
Willard Weldon, George Taylor and
R. d. Hodecker, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

broken but the young lady fortunately
was not seriously hurt. The young men
were not known, except they drove a
light colored horse, and did not stop to
see what damage they had caused.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The local markets this week give the
lollowing prices: Chickens 10 to IS
cents eggs IL to IA cents; butter 1S
cents wheat GO cents and corn IA
cent. WIN II
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
Our Town Council-What They Are
Doing.

Town Council was called to order on
Wednesday night last with President
Hoffecker in the chair. Members OBJ
sent were Dr. T. c. Moore and w. M.
Lewis.
The following bill was allowed, Jas
G. Robinson, coal, $162.73.
The resignation of Edward G. Walls
as member of the Board of Health
was read and accepted. On the pre-.
sentation of the name of Frank Bailey,
as his successor, the Board immediate.
ly took action aud Mr.. Bailey was ap-
pointed for term of one year.
The following communication was
read
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH, SMYRNA, DELL
| July 18TH.
GENTLEMEN The Board of Health having had
| numerous complaints, and having investigated
| the same. do declare the running of waste water
| and slOps in the streets and cutters a nuisance
| prOminet among the places thus offering are
those of Mrs. f. X. BOehmler, J. W. and Pressley
| Spruance's, tenanted by DR.. o. Swinney, J. G
| GtGckly's. tenanted by J. A Wick, w. A. WinfOrdi
| tenAnted by self and the Americas Club, the Pret
| lyman Building and the Office Of The Philadel
| phia d Smyrna Transportation Company.
| The abatement of these nuisapces is q m5tie
| that demands prompt attention and on mOtiOI
| the secretary of this Board was ordered to com
| municate with the Town Council. and Teques
| them to have said nuisances ab0ted Immediately
or direct the Board of Health what action to takt
if the responsibility rests upon them.
Respectfully submitted,
LEWIS NJ. PRICE, Secretary.
After debating the motion thoroughly
a motion was made seconded, authOriz
ing Secretary Boyer to notify parties
named therein, TO abate the nuisance
within ten days or water would b,
turned off from property.
On motion Mrs M. E. M. Taylor wa
authorized to pave in front of her va
cant lot on South Street.
Meeting adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
I,,erary Note from the Cep,urv %.

Mrs. Humphry Wards new novel,
upon which she has been at work for
the past two years, will be called 'Sir
George Tressady." Il will appear as o
serial in The Century, beginhing with
NoYembar.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
Smyrna. Del. August 2I. L

NOTICE.
IN Notice is hereby given that l. William
+. Dunn, Of the town of Smyrna, in Kent county
and the state of Delaware. intend 10 make apph-
cation to the Court of General Sessions Of the
Peace OF the state OtDelaware in and for Kent
county, on Monday, the twenty-firSt day of Oc-
tober, A. d., 1895. Then to be holden at Dover
fora license to sell intoxicating liquors as a
druggist IN quantities not greater than one
quart, by order or prescription of regular prae'
uelng physician at the house OF place of business
situated IN United School Districts Nos. s. 10
ana iu1 IN Kent County aforesaid and located on
the Northwest side Of Commerce street. in the
Town OF smyrna aforesaid, and the names Of the
ing the same are
J. II. Speakman, A. lee Cummius.
George d, Collins. Robert Hill
John 7. Collins, James Williams,
~; ~ r Nllus, W. A. WinfOrd
VIM. II. Janney, D.J Cummins.
A Jardlne. VIM. w. Tschudy.
A. L. Hudson,
WIN. F DUNN.
Smyrna. Del, August Is, 1895.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
SMYRNA.
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Earned runs, Smyrna 10. Two.base hits. Smith
Left on bases, Smyrna, g. Franklin, i. Stmeh
out, by Hess, 4; MeCaherty, 8. Stolen Bases. Ma.
guire, Harvey, Wit. 2 Double plays, s. Turnev
sengeri Wild pitches McCafferty' 3. PasSad
palis, Conner T. Umpire, w. c. Warren. Time
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

A KENTON agent who has been in
the shipping busines ten years, says
peaches have been bringing better
prices this year than any other year OF
that period. Good peaches have sold
this week at prices to net over $l.OO per
basket.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

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 which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore oil
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
Ms-SUBsCRIPTIOE-S1.5O per annum. NO
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town 1t rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which 1t
tsthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate of 80
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The pulpit of the Presbyterian
Church was filled last Sunday by Rev.
Mr.. Stone, of Georgetown, Md. His
sermon in the evening was highly
entertaining. The pulpit next Sunday
will be filled by Rev. J. M. johnson, OF
Spring Valley, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

WATERMELoNs and cantaloupes are
plentiful in this section.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
In the Social Whirl.

SUMNER VISITORS HONORED WITH
EVENING COMPANIES.
Miss Helen Ringgold gave a delight
ful evening company on Friday even.
ing last in honor of her charming
guests, Miss Nan Niven, of Darlington
Seminary, West Chester, and Miss
May Tolson, of Baltimore. Though
whist was the chief amusement, the
evening was one of pleasant social
greeting. At an appropriate hour re-
freshments were served.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

A homely woman has never yet been
convinced that there is such thing as
a perfect looking glass.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

J. HARRY HURT, JR., has taken the
agency for the Rambler, WynnewOod
and Crescent bicycles, the most popu-
lar wheels on the market.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

FRANK REIMAN has extracted 1900
pounds of honey from his apiary this
season.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

w. G. PIERCE advertises his Nor
man Bone Phosphate this week.
Will Wilds has accepted a position
with him a salesman and will push the
sale of his brands.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

A WOMAN who has never seen her
husband fishing doesn't know what a
patient man she has married.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

Mr.. VIM. WILT the phenomenal
catcher on the Smyrna Base Ball team
is no less proficient as a meat cutter
and in hat capacity is engaged at the
meat store of w. G. Pierce.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

If YOU see a man who doesn't take
off his coat this hot weather, you know
the reason. His wife makes his shirts.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
Dover Challenged.

Since Dover has refused to play
with Smyrna, Manager Armstrong, of
our club, has offered challenge to the
Dover nine which they are expected to
take The Dover club claims the
championship of the State, and our
manager, feeling that with fairness,
Smyrna can win, is willing to back the
assertion with the following challenge: {:
eve will play the Dover base ball
club series of either three or five
games in Wilmington or Philadelphia,
or on any other grounds which may be
agreed upon, for 500. The winning
club will also be entitled to all the
gate receipts. The umpire to be agreed
upon by representatives of each club.
-. c. ARMSTRONG,
Manager of the Smyrna B. B. Club "
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

Just after our issue last Wednesday
the Centreville, Md, nine came TO
Smyrna expecting to give US a close
contest. They met with an over
whelming defeat of 10 to /. Smyrna
put up strong game and supported
Harvey. who pitched on that occasion,
well. Following is the score:
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
SMYRNA and Vicinity.

A good rain is needed.
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
SMYRNA.
CENTREVILLE.

Earned runs Smyrna 4. TwO-base hit, Pa rnell
Three base hit, Parnell Struck out, by Harvey
s; by Faulkner .. Wild pitch, Harvey. Passed
ball, Daley. Double plays, Hess to Mcguire 10
Cummins; Mcconnell to Mcguire to Cummins.
Umpire, 2. d. Brown. Time, 40
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21

The LinwoOd club, of Pennsylvania,
came down on Friday last with a
strong team. The game was a bril-
liant one, and they made a strong eff
fort to win, but met defeat by a score
of 8 to 4
Smyrna times., 1895-08-21
REDUCED RATES VIA r q

q. A. II. National Encampment, LOuisviIIe
Kentucky.