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Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

THE twenty second General Confer
ence of Methodist Episcopal Church
met in Cleveland Friday. They will
remain in session a month. It is com
posed of 377 ministerial and 200 lay
delegates.
The General Conference is the su-
preme Legislative body of the Metho-
dist Episcopal denomination. About 1876
annual conferences have sent delegates.
representing nearly 5000, 900 cOmmuni-
cants. and an affiliated body Of not far
from 1000, 900 in all. OF the confer
ences represented, seventeen belong to
foreign nations-India Cir italy,
Japan, Liberia, Mexico, Germany,
Norway, Sweden, South America and
Switzerland being among the lands
sending delegates.
The conference will be representa-
tive of all that is vital and progressive
in the largest Protestant body in the
United States.
The Legislation of the General Con-
ference at Cleveland will be confined
to questions of method rather than OF
doctrine. The Methodist creed is very
elastic and heresy trials in the Metho-
dist Church are few and far between.
There are many details Of administra-
tions however, in which the progress.
sipe element of the church find a nee
cessity for change and adaptation tc
new conditions. The admission o.
women as lay delegates 10 the Genera
Conference, the extension, of the prin
ciple Of lay delegation to the annua
conferences, the attitude of the churcl
toward the Christian Endeaver move
ment, the extension of the limit of tn
pastoral term, the relation of ehurcl
members to the common amuseinents
and eyangelization among the crowde,
population of the great cities. are Ger
tain to be among the leading subject
considered by the Cleveland Confer
ence.
Besides these and other subjects O
new legislation the conference will pas
upon the administration of the busi
ness and benevolent enterprises of tn
church, eIecting their officers for th
next four years and investigating thei
past management. 1t is also probabl
that several new bishops will b
elected. for the Methodist body is
growing one and the sixteen bishoF
find their hands more than full i
supervising the administration of Sc,
containing more than three millions
communicates. The foreign missio
fields of q body which contribut.
more than a million year to the mail
tenance Of missions in foreign lane
viii doubtless be given careful col
sideration.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
MARRIAGES.

COLLINS-CRISLOTT.-On the 3Oth ult.
by Rev. b. F. Jester, Leonard A. Collins,
of Smyrna, and Miss Florida Crisslott, of
near Dover.
VOORHEES, - RAWLEY. - On the 29th
ult., at the residence of Harry Gootee,
Philadelphia, Elwood B. Voorhees,, OF
Philadelphia, and Miss Sadie E. Rawley,
of near Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
The SMYRNA TIMES.

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. Il also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
s-SUBscRIPTIoN-s16O per aanum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.OO 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 e rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
itthe centre, embracing the towns Of Clayton.
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. 4 rate OF so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semiannual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
SPECIAL MEETING.

Our town officials met again on Fri
day night to take action. Mr.. A. L. Ma
brey was present and at the request Of
the Council made a statement that he
would accept the position of Engineer
recently vacated by George H. Rose
for $55 per month Mr.. Frank Wright
was also present and offered to accept
the same position at $50 per month.
The applicants we're heard and thought
fully considered and on motion it was
agreed to give the position to Mr.
Wright on one mouths trial, at the
salary agreed.
Engineer Wright is former Smyr-
ma man having been born and raised
here, He comes we'll recommended
and with good experience.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
VN EoDAll
TIE 26ih DAY OE MAY. A. d. 1896.


On TUESDAY,
THE 26th DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1895,
at O'Clock P. NJ the following described real
estate to wit:
All that certain farm OIL tract of land situated
in Little Creek Hundred. Kent county. state of
Delaware bounded and described a. follows, to
wit: Beginning at stone on the west side OF the
public road leading from Bethel Church 10 Ken
ton and running thence north twenty three and
three-Quarter degrees east fOrty-One and nine
tenth perches 70 q stone. corner for this tract,
thence north eighteen and three quarter degrees
west one hundred and ffty-nine and seven .
tenths perches TO mill pond; helce up pond
and glade about one hundred and seventy-fOur
perches to the middle of the aforesaid road ana
about one perch northeast Of the middle Ct
bridge in said road, thence south twenty-fOur
degrees east twenty-five and one e-tenth peTcheS
To the place of beginning, and containing Fly-
three Acres and Twenty four Square Pe'cheS Oi
Land more or less. II being the same farm or
tract Of land which was conveyed in fee 10 the
said Thomas J. Mundy by franklin J. Smith ana
wife by their indenture dated October 8, A. D.
1885, an now of record in the office for record
ing deeds for Kent G, unity at Dover in BOOK W;
Vol. 6, page 80, as by reference thereuAtO hau
will at large app ar. Together with all ana SIN
gular the buildings, fixtures woods. waters
ways. easements, improvements, privileges anu
appurtenanceS TO the said lands and premises
and to every of them belonging or in anywlSe
appertaining and every part and parcel thereof.
The improvements upon which are tWOStOTy
frame dwelling house with back building ana
pOrches attached, barn, stable and other Oullu,
ings also peach, apple and pear orchards ana
small fruit
Seized and taken i'm execution as the property
of THOMAS J. MUNDY and ANNIE W MUND1
his wife, (mOrtgagors), and will be sold for eaSh
by
SAMUEL L. SHAW. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office Dover, Del, May 2, 1870.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Eczema is a frightful affliction. but like
all other skin diseases it can be perma-
nently cured by applications of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t never fails to cure
Piles
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
Note Reductions.

"a Top Coats, blue, blacks
brown and gray mixtures, sold
for $40 and $12, reduced price
$6.45.
80 Top Coats, fine goods. all
cOlOrs, from plain black to light
miXtures-cOats that sold for $l2.
$l3 and SIS; reduced price, 1915.
81 Top Coats, finest goods in
house, coats that sold for SIS
and $40; reduced price, $l2.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
TO the Public.

The business reea,.l..
Richard BROWN deceassd con conducted by
for tbs afco,n W. arallsier," Will be continued
public of S,llnoaation S,nur,l of the travelling
MANAGEMENT ~ M w anu clayton under the
takes mis- nnnor.,.a..D wnn. ~ Fotts. The widow
her Gratitude to the eif| ~ s acknowledging
vicinity for sympathise hiVns sx,'s ol smyrna and
age rendered. ~ ~. hor Mndness and patron
solicits corItinuation sAsgu ns ~ husband and
behalf All orders ex.,.,,. L, sne same in gher
prompiness. r'''e" Win the usual
Orders for the ,o;du;.,.
attended, 10 as usual az illsht sHss tram will be
90 A Il orders left At Saa slae same ga rates
as usual ~ Ueo M. Stevens, q
ise No,sh a.. :. oSO'NN, propeletress.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
KENTON.
EpwOrth League Delegates Sunday Services
at the M. E. Church-LOcal and
Personal.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, May 5.-The Epwortb
League, at the business meeting last
Friday evening, elected as the dele.
gates to the District Convention Miss
Ella Pardee, who is third vice presi.
dent, and Mr.. James Burroughs, sec,
retary OF the League. The meeting
on next Friday evening will be under
the care of the Superintendent ol
spiritual work.
preached a fine sermon last Sunday
morning and administered the sacra-
ment IN the absence of the pastor, Rev.
J. t. Prouse, who has been visiting
his old home in Maryland.
Rev. ID. s. Clark preached at Ches-
void and Bethel in place of Mr.. Fogle
aud again at Kenton at night, mani
Testing as he always does, his willing
ness to work for the Master.
Mr.. George Walker, who was for
merly of this town, died at his home
in Wilmington last week and was in
TERED at Brandywine cemetery on
Monday afternoon last. OMEGA.
Special Correspondence to the Times.
Personal:--Mr. VIM. Gregg, of Will
mington, spent Sunday with his mother
here. - Miss Dora Simmons, OF
Dover, has returned home after an ex-
tended visit TO Miss Lolita Moore. n
Mr.. Elmer III. Walker and wife. at
tended the funeral of his brother,
George, Monday afternoon, at his late
residence in Wilmington. Mr.. Walker
was we'll known in this town and he
will be greatly missed by his many
friends here. Mr. Il. g. Baxter and
Miss Ella v. Brayman spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Dover. --
GLADYS. the two-year-old' daughter Of
Mr.. Il. Il. Lane, has been quito i'll but
Is now much better Mrs. Louis Hill
ward. who has been i'll for the past few
weeks is conyalescent. Mr.. ard Mrs.
Snitcher, of Chestertown, spent a few
davs with her sister, Mrs Martin
Warner. Mrs. Laura Booker, of Tai
bot county, Md, is visiting her dau0b-
ter. Miss Ida Booker. Mrs. Elliott
of Seaford, Del, is visiting her parents
here. -Messrs Victor Messick az Mil
lington, Md, and Harry Wallis ne
Crumpton, Md, spent SUNDAY w;tl
friends in town. The Il. M. q Cinh
met at the home Of Miss Lolita Mooro
Monday evening, and the L "
Siup was entertained 1t the homa e
MF; - p: Clark by Mr.. 4. ssS Ra~. ~
ana DR. Virden. r. A1'eF
4
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
FOR RENT.

THE LOWER ROOM IN ODD Eel
lows Hall can be rented for store room
or by the night for festivals, suppers, ban
quets, &c. Apply to
56tf W. +. BROWN
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

made, and they can be truthfully made,
more's the pity. 1t is to be feared,
too, that nobody cares very much.
That is the most discouraging thing
about the fast increasing degeneracy. "
Our cotemporary calls it a "degener-
acy'' to be indifferent to the needs of
the people at a municipal or other
election, and if such is fact, it is a
serious question for every locality to
ponder.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
TOP COATS

are right in line these cool
mornings and evenings.
We have reduced the price on
a big lot of these Coats. about
IS in all-light colors, mixed COL
Ors, medium shades, plain black.
blue and brown.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
M1DDLErowN, Nj

MIDDIETUWN5 NIHy =, Io0U.
There will be n contest in the Town
Hall in Middletown the latter part of
this month, subject to the judgment of
five persons selected from five differ
ent towns as judges of the contest,
and the mother producing the finest
model of q child two years old will be
entitled to solid gold wstch; one
year old, to gold watch and chain,
and under one year old to pair Of
gold bracelets. The competition will
extend to Delaware and Kent and
Cecil counties, Maryland. The moth
ers will be entitled to free admission,
otherwise IS cents will be charged.
Those wishing to compete will please
address Geo. W. Ingram, Middletown,
Del. Bring along your little cherubs.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Belmont Race Track was the scene
of a very pretty heat yesterday after
noon between J. G. Blizzards PAGER
and Armstrong & Sparks sorrell, the
Blizzard PAGER winning the heat. This
makes the second contest our
hotel proprietors have had and the
second time that Billiards. PAGER has
won. The Association are making ar
rangements for an interesting contest
soon, when other towns will be repre-
sented.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The Philadelphia Telegraph in dis
cussing Legislation made in a neigh
boring State the charge being a sue
cessful disregard Of the win of the
people 20 acquire patronage and sue
iiess says; IN this case they can be
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
Seventeenth Series.
Smyrna Loan Association +!

Monthly dues $1.OO on each share.
Shares worth 5000 at maturity. Stock
can be withdrawn any time on one
months notice and four per cent in
terest received. Loans at small pre-
MUM and can be returned at any time.
A good way to save on small incomes.
Limited number of subscriptions will
be taken by
564 J. B. COOPER, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

SHRRIFF'S SALE
- By virtue of a writ of Levari FaciaS TO me
directed, will be exposed TO Public sale, in front
of the County Building. in the town Of Dover.
East Dover Hundred, Kent County and state Of
Delaware,
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

With tonight will begin the con-
certed prayermeeting night for the
churches of our town. Wednesday
evening has been the stated time for
st. Peters church and Jerman chapel:
the Presbyterian changes from Friday
and the Methodist from Thursday
evening. From tonight on they will
all be held on the same evening, and
social matters need in no way interfere
with church work.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Always in season, Hopkins Steame I,
Hominy (Hnlled Corn). Elegant lunch &
Milk o., can 10c.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Suits $5, Sc, 81, IS, $40. $I2. s15
$18, $40.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

soon, when other towns will be repre-
sented.
One night last week the premises of
G. Speakman was entered and some
300 tomato plants, large enough to set
out, were taken from his hot bed. The
flower fiend, a creature of low order,
is an annual offender, but the stealing
OF tomato plants is an unusual Oc-
currence, and we refer to it because it
may lead to the detection of the cul-
prit. So many plants can hardly be
set out by person or sold to others,
without inquiries being started that
would prove damaging.
The bicycle craze is striking this
town with considerable enthusiasm
this season and wheeling parties seem
all the go. Judging by the number of
wheels sold our bicycle agents are hav-
ing a hOurishing business. We would
warn our wheelers against violating
the Moore bicycle ordinance. Don't
ride on the pavements or side walks!
Take the street all the time and use
your bell freely to warn persons you
are near. At night don't go out with
out lantern. The law provides that
you shall use one. Any violations of
the above provisions will get you in
trouble as the Town Council have
authorized Policeman Boyer to make
arrests and enforce the ordinance to
the letter. A fine of $500 will be made
for the first offence and a fine of So.
for each subsequent offence.
The school children are beginning
to think of vacation and the days are
being anxiously counted. Commence
ment this year will be made of more
then ordinary interest, the graduating
class arranging for three evening"
program. Under the charge of Prof
LeFevre it is expected that the com
ing commencement will eclipse al
others. Why should it not be? W.
have an excellent high school and 1
commencement week here would bt
highly enjoyed by our citizens. Here
tofore commencement has been some
what secondary to other school matters
and we are glad to see Prof. LeFevrt
awakening an interest for three even
ing's program. Commencement shOul'
be made one of the most popular event
of the school year.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The vocal and instrumental concert
for the benefit Of Trinity church Clay
ton which comes off at the Opera
House this evening, promises to be
largely attended, as the larger part of
the seats were sold last week. 1t will
no doubt prove a rich treat to our peo-
pie in the way of vocal music, elocution,
piano and banjo and mandolin per-
formance.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Bay trout divided the market with
the shad Monday morning for the first
time, four bushels of the trout having
been caught at Bombay Hook.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The Y. P. S. Christian Endeavor
prayer meeting of Asbury M. E.
Church are held every Sunday morn
ing at $50 o'clock in the lecture room
of the Church. The topic for next
Sunday, May 10th Serving Christ in
our homes" All are welcome.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

We were treated to the first thunder
storm of the season last evening: there
was considerable thunder but very lit
tie rain.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Remember, the Special Corn and
Tomato fertilizer of the Phila. and
Smyrna Transportation Co. always
gives best results.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The cold, south east winds that pre-
vailed all last week have given place
this week to warm breezes and grow
ing weather. The shower of Sunday
evening was help to growing plants,
but not enough for the plowman.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Farmers who are interested in hav-
ing their fruit shipped in good, strong
crates or baskets will do we'll to read
the advertisement of W. G.. Hill OF
Clayton which will be found in this
issue. His berry crates are just what
you are looking for.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

If the small peach orchard of Mark
Scout at Smyrna Landing is a criterion
of the few peach orchards of this vi
cinity, the yield per tree must be very
largo. His place is more particularly
devoted to small fruits-graps, goose
berries, blackberries and strawberries,
all of which look very thrifty.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

For good, excellently finished work.
Go to Cummings the photographer.
Gallery open every Wednesday. T
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The Demorest Contest, which is to
be held in Clayton tomorrow night,
promises to be interesting. The CON
testants are Misses Lillian Hearn, Min
ME McCOnaughy, May Letters, May
Harris, Stella Dockety and Eva Meri-
dith. The program will be interspered
by a solo from Mrs. M. l.. Nudge and
a duet by Misses Nan Wight and
Ella Clark.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

DIR. FL. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. T
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Cummings, the photographer, is
here every Wednesday. His work is
first class.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The finest fields of wheat in this
neighbOrhOOd are those upon which
Listers Harvest Queen Phosphate was
used.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

w. F. Dunn has fine line of mani
cure supplies. They are bargains.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Thomas Holiday was elected Satur-
day, a town commissioner of Clayton
to succeed Morris Kirmse The polls
were open from 2 to 4 P. NJ. and the
votes stood: Thomas Holiday, 81;
Morris Kirmse, IL; W. P. Wright, II; /;
and H. Seiders, I.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Mrs. H. T. Bachelor, of Whining
ton II will deIlyer ELY al an address address in the w.
next, on ga house not made with
hands" The lecture is for ladies only.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The carrying of the mail between
the depot and the pOst-Office, which
has been under the charge of Wesley
Warren for a number of years, will be
put out to the lowest bidder. Bids
will close the 18th of the month.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Clayton will have flag raising on
Saturday next. The oration will be
given by Rev. w. o. Hurst, and dec
lamations by: Harvey Gray, Louis
Scott, Mildred Hudson, Thomas Smith
Frank Malcolm, Virginia Baynard,
William Muffley, Malisss Pinde,r, Eva
Meredith, Eugene Deakyne r. Lee
Sevil and Edna Tunis. Prizes will be
offered TO the best speakers.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Use go & Q" on oats and grass.
Use sc & I" on Corn, Tomatoes and
Potatoes.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Buy your fertilizers for truck, oats,
grass, ETC., from the Philadelphia and
Smyrna Transportation Co. +
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The Local Preachers Association of
Wilmington Conference will be held
in Newport from the 22nd to the oath
inst.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

We learn from Mr.. Campbell, of
Woodland Beach, that the boat will run
this year as usual, starting next month.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Hammocks are being hung for tn
summer swing.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Good Tooth Powder, 1Oc; Soap, a
full line, 1Oc; three seidlitz powders,
1Oc. Clifton & Raymond's. 7
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Such a winter and spring for good
roads was never known. But we
never had bicycles so abundant.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The Phila. and Smyrna Trans. Co.
grind bone and all materials used in
their popular fertilizers. T
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

DIR. F. L. Grier, dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. i
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

One grows weary of SEEING
himself always in the same at,
tire.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Before selling your surplus hay call
at office of the Phila. and Smyra
Transportation Co.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

Beef, Wine and Iron, a good tonic
in the spring, fuU pint bottle, so cents.
Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
A CHOICE

of Suits is gratifying to every
man Of taste.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The butter-cup is scarcely known in
this locality, but the dandelion amply
takes its place in our fields.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

A change is pleasant, and a
change is easy to obtain at onr
Clothing Emporium.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Five Sundays in this month.

Five Sundays in this month.
The sodo fountains are now all siz-
zing on call.
Hammocks are being hung for the
summer swing.
Six and eight pound shad are numer-
Gus this Spring.
There's a call for fly screens and
mosquito netting.
A good thing to lay aside for rainy
day-An umbrella.
Nine out of ten persons you meet
want to talk bicycle.
DIR. F. L. Grier, dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del.
w. F. Dunn has fine line of mani
orra suDnlias They are barOainS
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The sodo fountains are now all siz-
zing on call.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-06

The Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
portatiOn Co. are running their steam
hay baler daily.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-12

Green in his letter yesterday. says:
Mrs. Amerman ct al, has not told the
truth in one thing in her letter. Be
sides that she has not always associa-
ted with the best people. once l was
working In the mines. and she was
away. When she came home / asked
her where she had been and she said
she had been to Lilies place in Mer-
curry street. 1 asked her II she thought
she was treating me right. and she flew
of the handle and said she would not
live with a man who would not trust
her. / will give her until May to cor
rect her statement in the Standard.
and IL she does not do IL, / will have
her arrested and brought to Butte. She
is a dangerous woman and Is running
a bluff. Nelson is in Portland, ore.
gon. She knew Nelson was not dead
when she married me. She went to the
county commissioners and pulled their
leg for a ticket to Portland, and she
had close to $500 in her pocket at the
same time. She is a dangerous woman.
John II. Green"