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Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

Last Saturday night week the darks
fairly took charge of the train running
between here and Clayton. They were
dlsorderly y and drunken set who
neither had respect for the decent pat
rons of the car or the conductor who
had the car In charge. In fact, they
dlsrespected every authority. Report
OF the conduct was made at headquar-
ters and subsequently Detective
Hutchlns put on the case. Warrants
were issued by Squire Cooper and
Constable GOldsborough made the ar
rests. On Wednesday they had six
negroes up for trial, namely: Horace
Winchester, Estella Chambers, Mary
Wells, John Johns, James Johns, and
Benz. Tiller. Horace Winchester and
Estella Chambers were held in $50
bonds to keep the peace. Mary Wells.
John Johns, James Johns and Benz,
Tiller were fined and with cost avera@-
ing the sum of 81 each. James Johns.
Mary Wells, John Johns, and Benz,
Tiller were held in 800 bail, trespass
and peace bond. The first two gave
bail for discharge, the others in default
of same were committed to iail. On
Friday two more, Eli Briscoe and Au-
gustine Tiller were brought before
Squire Cooper.
They We're tried, found guilty and
fined So. %, with $iOO bail. In default
they were committed to Jail. We are
glad to see the law placed upon such
characters. SO often is the peace and
good order of our trains, public meet
ing houses, streets etc, disturbed bv
such outlaws. Especially is this seen
on Saturday nights, when it is all most
unsafe for our ladies to be on the
streets.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
cHESWOLD.
Earnest Revival Meetings Barcus.-Shahau
Nuptials-LOcaI and Personal.

special correspondence to the Times.
CHEswoLD, Dec. 2, 1895.-Tbe pro-
tracted meeting continues with in
creased interest. Last night the honsa
was packed full and Rev. j. w. FopIe
the pastor, preached telling sermon
IN which he showed up the effect of dis,
0bedlence all along down the ages to
the present time. The struggle for
souls IS an aggressive one. The mer-
chants are closing up their stores at an
earl y hour. The Epworth League is
holding effective cottage prayer meet
lngs every evening before the church
service. In fact the cause is being
pushed IN every direction. Six Young
persons prOfessed conversion last night
and at once joined the church.
"A very pretty home wedding took
place on Wednesday evening last mt
Ine residence of Mr.. L. L. Barcus. Sr
Ihe contracting parties were p. l..
barcus, Jr and Miss Daisy MAY Shahan
both OF this place. A large company
Oh friends We're present to witness the
ceremony. The bridal party entered
the parlor to the strains of the Lobin-
grin March, performed by S. Brady
Cooper. They were met by Rev. J. w
Fogie, who, after performing the usual
Methodist rites, pronounced them man
and wife. After congratulations. the
wedding guests were invited to the din
lng-room, where table was spread with
refreshments, which everyone seemed
On Thanksgiving morning. Harmony
Council, No. %, Jr., O. U. A. Nj. went
to the church in a body, where tbev
occupied seats reserved for them. and
listened to most appropriate sermon
by the pastor, Mr. Fogle, who is also n
member of the Order. A Thankspiy-
ing collection was taken, which bv the
vote. of the Council was given to the
Ladies Aid Society
Personal Miss Edith Hardcastlc
OF the Methodist Episcopal Hospital of
philadelphia, is visiting her sister
Mrs. G. Boggs. Harry Moore. of
Philadelphia, is visiting his father A
II. Moore, and other friends. Mr.
Hacock and Miss Estelle Jones. of
Wilmington, are the guests of Mrs. A,
L. William Lane. of vii
has been visiting his uncle.
Jacob Sem, near town. Walter
richards, from the Philadelphia Uni
yerslty, paid his Cheswold friends afv-
ing visit Monday p. m. ERMA.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
Personal.

Ibomes i, Carrow, of Newark, N. J.,
joined his wife who had been here a
week or more, to spend THANKSGIVING
with his mother. They left for nome
FRIDAY accompanied by Miss Rena
Williams, who will remain with them
some weeks.
Miss Miriam Sheppard, daughter of
Rev, 9. L. Sheppard, of Marydel. sang
a solo IN the NJ. e. Church Sunday
morning. She exhibited voice of fine
quality enriched by musical culture
At night she sang in the PRESBYTERIAN
Church.
Nat. f. Grow, with Miller. Bezer &
Co., Philadelphia. who has been suf-
tering with rheumatism the past ten
weeks, is able to be about again.
A letter from Mrs. Swain last week
stated that her husband DIR. u. i
Swain, of Chicago, (formerly of Smvrna1
from a carbuncle.
Miss Adelaide V, Cooke. (named IN
the visitors Of last week. remained in
Smyrna for another week. Misses Char
lOtte and Josephine Cooke and Miss
May Banghton and Miss Sallie Haze
returning to Philadelphia on Saturday
The Il. M. s. X. from eireumstancse
interfering with the evening. met on
Monday afternoon at the home of Miss
Bertha Hoffecker, and enioyed tbe
novelty Of the change.
A. Duncan Yocum, ex-PrineipaI of
our Public Schools was in town vestey-
day enroilte for the Sussex Comfy
Institute where he will be one OF the
day instructors
Miss Mnbfo u1ho,,v.o.,, =.
Wilmington.
Mrs. Charles Bancroft and Misses
mabel klTbey and Madeline Cahall. Of
~ lT,hiiladeiPhia, are the guests Of Mrs.
Edward Porter, who left here a week
ago 10 accept q position with Gimble
Bros, Philadelphia, has left the latter
~ nrm ana accepted position with w.
+. Collins, of Cheswold.
Walter w. Hynson, Of Kent Island
Nd, Is visiting Edward NJ Boyd.
Mrs Lizzie Neayitt, Of Baltimore.
and Thomas Dudley, OF Philadelphia.
were IN attendance on the funeral OF
Edward Thomas yesterday.
Among the visitors home on Thanks
giving were Rev. II. G. Rudd, Jr..
P,erryyille, Edward Budd,\ Philadel, !
'nla, and Mfry Budd, Elktor$ guests
y Their mother, Mrs. III. G.. NBudd;
,oln n. Armstrong, Camden, WiNiam
Magnolia. 0ueste ~ 4Meir |
mother; Mr.. and Mrg' ~ & n Hona
i Dover, guests of Miss Etbal coonn.s. i
frank Startling, Joseph Williarn IT, ny
I'D Stewart, Crawford Stevens Ia
eR4 Conway, Chas. w. Davis.
Wililam Wharton, Of Scranton, Pa.
nd Charles NJ Wharton, of the Uni.
ersity Of Pennsylvania, spent satur-
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
2rusts that mode = ttno,,e.o,,4 -,

Snrusts that made it througout highly
enjoyable to the audience.
A lecture of this kind had in it of
course many side issues as would ma
turai!y be suggested to an Imaginative
ana literary mind, that would present
themselves for adornment, force, en-
Delllshment and the general expansive
ness allowed for entertainment in a
popular lecture. The digressions or
variations often offOrd the best scale of
criticism IN detecting the particular
mental force and ability of the speaker
Aside from the special unmaskin0 of
MS subject, Mr.. Smithers showed ex-
cellent qualities of imitation in his
frenchman, dramatic power. as exhib-
tied in his rendering of the speech of
Cassius, fine Imaginative conventions
IN noting the feelings of the worlds
heroes as they ascended from. humble
positions to places of power, and that
presclence that catches the convictions
OF the unfettered mind in looking at
the worlds progress, in picturing the
great field before womankind.
The lecture was disappointing in its
brevlty, something less than an hour.
TO the audience, which nearly filled the
Opera House, all giving it close atten-
tion and disappointed that it was not a
quarter of an hour longer. In his in
PRODUCTION to the lecture field. first
ascending the platform as we under
stand month ago. it is not expected
that he will reach the ideal at one
bound: the lecturer will find himself
as he expands with a broader field that
he can make elirninations, recastings
and extentions that may materially AID
IN adapting it to the demands of a criti-
cal audience.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
The Junior Shakesnaare Musicale

Under the favorable conditions of n
cool, bracing, moonlight night. the
young ladies of the Junior Shakespere
Club held a most delightful Musicale"
at the home of Miss Edith Beck, on
North Main Street. 1t was their first
attempt at a large reception and il
proved to be a most charming event.
The house was beautifully decorated
with flowers and emblems of club colors
and almost on entering the door the
eye would be attracted by the "vellOw
and green tints" which were displayed
IN rich prOfusiOn from almost every
conceivable place. Even the banister
leading to the second story was twined
and intertwined with these colors. not
to say anything of the rich embellish
ments that adorned the reception room
and conservatory. A college or semi
nary could not have been more fond of
their cOlors than these young Shakes
peareans as with fraternal pride thev
tastefully arranged them in neat de-
signs about the room. The conserva-
tory with its rich display of palms.
evergreens and potted plants was
verltable poets dream" and place
continually sought for by the gallant
SWANS and their favorites.
The introducing committed was com
posed of Misses Anna Stevenson and
Laura Lassell, who took the guests in
charge and led them to the reception
room where they were received bv
Misses Edith Beck, Katherine Beckett.
May FARES and Katherine Wilson, who
We're gOwned in evening costumes.
The term Musicale as applied to the
Junior Shakespeare Club reception
was a feature that was entertaining
from beginning to end. This part of
the program was particularly strength
ened by the sweet and cultured voice
OF Miss Miriam Sheppard of Marvdel.
who was ever kind and obliging. and
was always ready to take her part.
She captivated her hearers and i'm
pressed them by the manner in which
she threw her whole soul into the bar
monies of music. Miss Marie EstJin
and Miss Hettie Richards were compIi-
mented on their sweet solos.
A duet was given by Misses Marie
Estlin and Alice Beck, and a trio Inv
Misses Edith Beck, Eba Wilds and |
Katherine Wilson. The vocal music
rendered was supplemented by some |
excellent instrumental productions. A |
violin duet by Messrs. Allison Start
and Lee Clifton, accompanied bv Misses |
Edith Beck and Katherine Wilson was |
we'll rendered The instrumental |
pieces were performed by Miss Nellie |
Wilson, of Newark, Miss Miriam Sbep-
1ard, Marydel, and Misses Eba Wilds.
Edith Beck and Katherine Wilson
During the vocal and instrumental in
ermlsslOns the guests were taken in
charge by the Refreshment Committee
Misses Margaret Robinson and Hettie
1ichards-and led to dainty repast in
5he dining-rOom
Over seventy-five invitations were
ssued and'Of this member. maav we're
present who voiced it a successful
fairs, with best compliments TO tbe
aides of the Junior Shakespeare Climb
or their splendid entertainment.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
DOIsOn...Leverage.
Special Corregpondence q In rimog

npculaI UoFFespondence % the Times
Downs CHAPEL, Dec s.-Downs Chapel
M. Z, church was the scene Of a yerv 'nreit y
wedding on Wednesday, Nov ~, 1885. Al
2.5Q p, NJ, as the strains of Mepdelssohn's
wedding march came from the orgap which
was presided over by Mis-, Lille Attix Miss
Nora Leverage OF Downs Chapel aud Mr..
Lawrence Dolson of philadelphia. entered
the church aud were Joined for life bv Rev
Geo. r.. Donaldson.
N. @. Leverage, brother of the bride. and
+. A. Johns of Kenton were the usheys
The church was Handsomely trimmed bv
tho friends Of tho bride.
The happy couple left On the 9.45 train,
aniia aa the showers Of rice and the best wishes
OF their numerous friends Thev ,Eillreside
in Philadelpma.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
TOWNSEND.
Removal OF Mrs. Ruth Collins from Duck
Creek to TOwnsend-LOcal and
Personal


Personal.
Special correspondence to the Smyrna Times.
TOWNSEND, December 3d.-Tbe
following note with the request
that 1t be published, was handed to the
TINES reporter: "Mrs. Ruth Collins
widow of George p Collins. has been
removed from her home at Duck Creek
at the age of 81 years, having made
Duck Creek her home for the last forty
years or more. Ten years ago she was
strlcken down with paralysis, and has
been confined to her bed all that time
a httle over one year ago she buried
her husband, and only few weeks ago
that grim monster so frequently brand
ed as death, returned and removed an
other OF her family, this time carrying
OIL her eldest daughter, and the hapDv
family that was once all Gathered H.
gether, is now all broken up. nearly
all the members being separated with
out hope of reunion soon. Mrs. Col
Inns, though helpless, was very suc-
cessfully removed to the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Daniel S. Richardson.
short time ago, where she will spend
the remainder of her days. She has
been a great sufferer, but bears her
sutterlngs patiently"
Walter 5. Money, who has been in
the store-keeping business since March
25th, has exchanged his store. goods
and goodwill, etc, for farm belong
ing to his brother, William H. Money.
near town.
Personal:-H Herman Naylor, of VIII
mington, visited numerous friends here
during Thanksgiving Day. Miss
Daisy Lockerman, who has been loca-
ted at Smyrna, since last spring, spent
Thanksgiving day with her parents
and other relatives in Townsend -
Miss Jennie Green, of Middletown
spent Sunday as the guest of her sister
Mrs. Fannie Graves Miss Monde |
Smith, who resides at Middletowp bae /
been the guest Of her cousin, Miss Nina
Scott for several days. Miss Barcns |
OF Wilmington, is visiting her amt
Mrs. VIM. Daniels. Mortino,
Scaggs and wife, of Camden. are visit
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jobn
Scaggs Miss Susie johnson is Viz
lting kennedyville relatives. Mira
Maggie Roe is paying visit 10 Smvr.
ma friends. Among the young WI.
mington folks who were here SPENDING
the Thanksgiving holiday season were
Misses Reba Lloyd, Mabel and Florence
Buchanan, Messrs. Charles X. Ilovd
and Leon Lloyd.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

Our genial friend, Supt. G. c. Tin
dial, of the Kent County public schools
is making it interesting for us this
week by holding the Twenty-frst an
nual session of the Teachers Institute
in town. To the teachers of Kent
county we bid welcome, and in behalf
of the citizens of this town, we give
each and every one a cordial greeting.
The latch string will always be found
on the outside of the door, and to our
stores, churches, offices, hotels and
homes will be extended a hospitable
welcome The gathering of so many
''schOOl mar'ms" in our midst, making
bright and gay our street and thor
Oughfares, should be an inspiration to
us, and our citizens should greet them
with the true-hearted fellowship and
hospitality becoming our town.
The Institute, besides being a season
of pleasure, should be a most profitable
one: where teachers are brought to-
gether for one common purpose-the
development of a high public school
standard. Let every one of our citizens
attend as near as possible the day ses-
siOns. Especially is this urgent upon
the school commissioners and parents
who should be present if for no other
reason than to acquaint themselves with
the rapid progress and intellectual ad-
vancement of our public schools of to-
day. That familiar sentiment "the
public schools are the bulwarks of our
nation" should infuse the mind of
every liberty-loving citizen. The bows
and girls of to-day are the men and
women of the future, and there is no
greater question that concerns the
public mind than the education and
training of the young of our nation.
Parents should inculcate the idea more
fully, and the meeting of the Teachers
Institute with us ought to be an occas-
ion when teachers and parents can meet
for practical and mutual advantage
Supt. Tindal has secured some of the
best educators of the country, we think
the most complete literary program
ever offered to a Smyrna audience, and
1t is but just appreciation of his efforts
that both day and evening exercises
should be well attended Again we
welcome the teachers in our midst and
wish them every courtesy and hospital
ity, and may this session of the Kent
Comfy Institute be pleasant and
profitable not only to our citizens but
to Supt. Tindal, who has labored so
earnestly for its success.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

When most needed it is not unusual
Tor your family physician to be away
from home. Such was the experience
OF OF Mr. ) I. Schenck, editor of the
CS:addo,. Ind. Ter, Runner, when his
little girl, two years of age, was threat
ened with a severe attack of croup.
lie says: My wife insisted that | 90
Tor the doctor, but as our family phy-
slclan was out of town | purchased a
bottle OF Chamberlain Cough Remedy
which relieved her Immediately. I
Will not be without it in the future
20 and 80 cent bottles for sale by Cliff.
ton d Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

A number Of the friends Oh DR.. John
y. briggs have been out to his fathers
home near town to see the collection Of
skins Of wild animals he brought home
with him from Alaska. The LARGEST
are those ofthe polar bar, always white
one Of them measuring fO1 feet ~
length. This large skin was 6ouobf
by Mrs. Edward Hopes. OF Philadel-
phia, (who was named in oui. last issna
as being a visitor of Mrs. SpeaKman ~
"Belmont'' her entire purcbasa
amounting to S125. Mach Of the fnr
which DIR. briggs brought with him
was killed by his own rife, and had ba
known there would be such demand
for them he might have had GOOD
many more. He brought yith him al
SO some of the crude implements ueed
~ the domestic life of the Esauimo
He finds unexpected demands upon his
time In the way of addresses before
missionery societies Of the Episcopal
church, and is broadening out nnex-
pectedly into public speaker. He has
engagements at New York, New Haven
Flushlng etc, and will deliver an al,
dress IN st. Peters church this town
on the Sunday Of Christmas week
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
DAVIS.

John W. Dawes for several years
running the Alley Mill farm west of
Clayton, died on Monday after weeks
illness of kidney trouble in his 44th
year He was an active member of the
Clayton NJ. Z. Church The remains
were taken follower to-day for inter
ment. He leaves a widow but no chill
dren.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
OBITUARIES.
Thomas.

Edward H. Thomas died at his resi-
dence in New York on Saturday, in the
4lst year of his age. A month ago by a
fall backwards down his stairs he re-
celv. d injuries resulting first in partial
paralysis and then spinal Meningitis.
He grew up near Odessa and started
out IN life with fattering prospects,
marrying in early manhood Miss
Georgie Davis, youngest daughter of
the late Col. George Davis. He went
from Smyrna to New York nearly two
years ago. The remains were brought
down to the Davis home here Monday
evening and inferred in the Episcopal
cemetery yesterday afternoon. He
leaves a widow and two sons.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
H;;: ifE f.: e 5:n:;:5;: s;5 s:s' TIMES.

University game on
Thanksgiving, were Clarence.B. Raw
mond, G. Davis Brown, VIM. Norris
and Thos. CoverdalG. -
W. M. Bell a1d, family, spent Thanks
giving with " daughter Mrs. L. /
Handy, at Newark, Mrs. Bell return
ing today. '''- =
Mrs. Emma Myers, of Holmesburg.
Pa is visiting her sister here. o
MISS Nellie Wilson of Newark. is
being entertained by Miss Anna Steven
son.
Mrs. @. W. Fisher, and children. of
Dover are visiting her mother.
h. W. Dawson and wife, of Newark.
are visiting his mother, Mrs. E'
Smithers.
Mrs. j. S. Wheeler, of Salem, N. J..
Is on a visit to her parents.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

The members Of Union Castle No. II
n n. OF y; y. OF this town, and Pilgrim
castle NO. 2, OF Clayton, attended
services at the Presbyterian Church
ouhney morning. The two societies
present number over go members, and
enc aIi congregation otherwise completely
nlleo me tne church, Rev. J, i. Estlin,
Ihe pastor, preached a sermon in har-
At the Methodist Church in the
morning Rev. A. Stengle preached bis
annual missionary sermon Ia day set
apart py the W, q L, U, He reviewed
lhe staths OF the Temperance question
socially, morally and politically, and
gave strong reasons for his faith in tbe
eventual total extinction of the lionor
traffic.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

II will pay you to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla. With pure blood you need
not fear the grip, pneumonia, diphtheria
or fevers. Hoods Sarsaparlla will
make you strong and health. Hoods
flilsere purely vegetable, carefullypre-
pared from the best ingredients. 35c.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

For rose buds and carnations go to
StevensOn's confectionery store. Fresh
every day.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
Electric Lighting.

II: 5. Anthony, Superintendent will
receive applications from now until
January 1st, 1896, from all persons
that will contract to use Electric
Light Town to be at the expense Of
wiring the property. Open wiring.
By order of the board of
TOWN COMMISSIONERS
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

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 winch it is a part. It 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-S per annum. No
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except at the option of the publishers
ADVERTISENENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
rcsents but for the outlying district of which it
SHE 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., 1895-12-04
THE FOOTBALL CONTEST.

In the afternoon a large crowd was
attracted to the High School grounds
by the announcement of a football CON
test between the Noxall A. A. and the
smyrna High School. The game,
though IN the hands of inexperienced
players, was spirited and afforded con
siderable amusement. A feature of the
game was the So yard run of Truax.
which resulted in the only touchdown
OF the game. Following is the score:
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castcria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

Be sure and examine Dunn's holiday
goods. A fine display and at remark
ably low prices. Il
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

Bargain sale of ribbons at VIM. F.
Browns, successor to Mrs. L. A. Cot
ton. IT
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

We are indebted to Anthony Higgins
for copies of Report on European I'M
migration, and Regulations and Law
Relating to Income Tax.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04

The members of Mizpah Lodge No.
16 A. o. U. w. of this town, will attend
service at the NJ E. Church next Sun
day morning in a body. The Rev. A.
Stengle will preach a sermon for their
benefit.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
Saturday, the 7th Day of December
a D., 1875, at 8 o'clock P. NJ.

D., 1875, at o'clock p NJ.
| At the hotel of James Dickinson. in the town
OF townsend. ApPoquinmink Hundied New
castle county and state Of Delaware, the follow.
deceased, 10 wit:
10. l. A farm or tract of land situate partlv
IN APPOINTMENTS Hundred and partly in
Blackbiru Hundred, on the western side Of the
public road from Beck's Corner to Garman's
school House ami DeXteTS Corner and bounded
oy land now OF late of James Prior land late Of
John Prior, deceased land late OF Dulany and
others, containing iS4 acres l rood and 30
Peiches Of land more or eSs The imDrove-
men!s are dwelling house, stable and other
buildings.
No. tract or parcel Of land situate in
Blaekbird hundred aforesaid on the easterlv
sue OF the public road from BeckS Corner To
Gsrmans school House and Dexter's Corner. and
adjoining land now or late Of Gunkle and 9TH
erS containing 60 acres more or less
AND It is ordered by the Court that the said
ADMINISTRATOR snake return of h $ proceedings i'm
tne execution OF this order 10 an adjourned term
OF tns Orphans Court for said County to be held
at wilmington. on saturday, the nth day of De-
cember, A. D., 1895, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
Attendance will be given and terms made
known by NN
JAMES n. LLOYD, Administrator
Or by Charles NJ. Curtis, ESQ, his ttorney.
Attest; Colen Ferguson. Clerk Orphans Court.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-04
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Fora good white shirt go to Mccoy
& Browns. #