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Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The Kenton w. @. II U. held a
public meeting on Monday evening
last which was greatly enjoyed by
those who attended. Miss Matte
Chase, of Ridgely, Md, gave the adj
dress which was very good. She de-
lcribed very forcibly the effect Of
lIlcphol on the human system and made
ll earnest appeal TO the young people
10 fall in line with the temperance
work, The choir rendered some good
music and Miss Chase favored the au=
dience with "rhe Battle Hymn of the
Republic" and charmed all with her
sweet voice Iarld manner. Two new
.,., -.,o,.o {. 4kad toefhe Union.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Mrs. Alexine Thompson, of this town
has been granted a widows pension of
eight dollars a month commencing
April oath, 1896. She is the widow of
William H. Thompson who was 1st
Lieutenant and Quartermaster 2d
Delaware Volunteers, and the pension
was secured through Col. John Vain
wright, of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Last Wednesday night a very inn
pressive wedding took place In Sever
aon Neck, when Miss Mary E. Broad
way, daughter of VIM. M. Broad
way, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Horace David, The wedding
took place at the home Of the brides
father. Miss David, sister of the
groom was maid OF honor and Mr.,
Luther Broadway was best man. Miss
EyaSwinneyplayed the wedding march.
The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. W. r.
Mowbray. The happy couple will re-
side in Thoroughfare Neck where Mr..
David is engaged in farming.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02
COMPROMISE POSSIBLE.

The Addicks leaders are now begin
ming to talk of compromise with the
regular Republicans upon the New
Castle County Republican ticket.
They will accept the regular Repub-
licans' nomination of Finn for Sheriff,
Kelby for Comptroller, Rettew for Re
ceiver of Taxes, Wright for Coroner,
Spruance, Bradford and Burris for
Constitutional Convention delegates
and all the Levy Court nominations in
consideration of Addicks candidates
being accepted by the other side for
the other places. This offer, however,
even should it be accepted-which is
extremely improbable-is believed to
be good only in the event that the reg
ular Republicans place no local tickets
in the field in Kent and Sussex coun-
ties
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The five games played with
Smyrna the past week resulted as fol-
lows: Thursday at Smyrna, Media 2
Smyrna 6; Friday at Smyrna, Media 5
Smyrna 6; Saturday at Dover, Smyrna
6 Dover 8; Monday at Salisbury,
Smyrna Salisbury 6; yesterday at
Smyrna, Dover Smyrna 6.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Messrs. J. w. Henderson and H. P.
Shapley, of Smyrna, to young men en-
ployed in Crane & Trenchard's basket
factory in Chestertown. have beaten
the record in rapid work. They each
made 525 baskets in one day of 13
hours last week. The nearest APP
proach to this was by Smyrna man
some time since who made five hun
dred.-Rent Aei0s Chestertown.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The M. E. pulpit was occupied Sun
day morning by Rev H. G.. Budd of
Perryville, now visiting his parents in
town. 1t was a lovely morning and a
large congregation turned out. The
subject of his discourse was ''Fellow-
ship with God" and was we'll presented
to his hears in thoughtful earnes
style Rev. Adam Stengle, pastor.
preached in the evening, using as his
subject; els the young man safe"
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The attention of the Democrats of
this State will be turned to Woodland
Beach to-day, where a ratification
meeting will be held. Tunnel and
Handy and large number of promi-
nent democrats of the State, headed
by brass band, will be present, and
Woodland Beach will be the mecca of
the farmers of the surrounding coun-
try. This will probably be the last
demonstration there this season. The
beach parties will close with tonight
and on next Sunday the Thomas Clyde
will discontinue its daily trips for the
season.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

COsgriff, Beck & Hazell are making
preparation for their fall trade in coal.
They are getting in their supply in adj.
vance and are already beginning to
fill great many orders. They have
recently put in a telephone at both
their Office and the coal and wood yard,
which connects by private wire. They
also have free access to all points on
the Dover Telephone line. 1t might
be we'll to mention that with the advent
of September the price of coal has adj
vanced from 10 to IS cents on the ton.
This however will not affect the above
firm in supplying its customers at the
old price.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The family of a man named Moon
was increased by the appearance of a
daughter a few days ago. That was
new Moon. The man was so overcome
that he went off and got drunk. That
was a full Moon. And when he
got sober he had but 25 cents left.
This was the last quarter.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Attention has been called to the
rOwdyism which occurs around the
''four corners" late Saturday night
and early Sunday morning after our
policeman has retired to his home.
The complaint is also made in other
parts of the town where it is source
of great annoyance. Would it not be
well for our Town Council to keep our
policeman on duty until our streets
are cleared of such law breakers9 The
citizens have right to demand that
good order is kept and if such reports
as come to us are true then we need a
policeman to patrol our streets the en-
tire Saturday night.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Ebe W. Tunnel, Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor, went to RehOboth
Sunday afternoon to forget the cares
of the candidate in fresh ocean breezes.
While seated on the veranda of the
Douglass House, Mr.. Tunnel was
asked concerning the rumors that he
had decided to decline the Democratic
nomination for Governor.
81 will accept it," he said, 81 can
but add that most assuredly I did not
want the nomination. 1 told all my
friends so before the convention, and
L meant what said. I did want it to
go to some one else, for whose cleo
tiOn would have worked with all my
vigOr; but the convention saw fit to
go beyond my personal wishes, and
bestOw the nomination upon me.
81 cannot but accept the trust"
Candidate Tunnel was accompanied
only by Captain John P. Virden, of
Lewes. There was not the usual Sun
day gathering of Sussex county Dem
Ocratic politicians. Mr.. Tunnel will
be at Woodland Beach to attend a
Democratic mass meeting this after
noon.
Members of the Union Republican
party expect during the present week
the decision of the National Committee
on the Presidential Electoral question
in this State. Charles II. Kittinger,
the political manager of J. Edward Ad
dicks, expects the decision to be in
favor of the Addicks men. eff it is
not" added Mr. Kittinger, "there will
be two electoral tickets in the field
We will not withdraw one of our can.
didates, and Mr.. Hanna and the Other
members of the National CommitteC
know this very WE'LL"
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Mrs. Margaret Darrah mother of
Robert Darrah, of Clayton, died on
Sunday last in the sSth year of her
age. The cause of her death was
general debility. She was held in
high esteem by those who knew her
and until failing health was an active
church worker. Interment was made
yesterday in st. Peters Episcopal
Cemetery, Rev. H. G. G. Vincent Off
ciating.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The stockholders of the PHILADELPHIA
& Smyrna Transportation Company
will meet tomorrow to discuss the
complicated affairs of the Campany.
Matters are now in the course of ad-
iustment and something definite will
be given to the public after their meet
ing. Sheriff Shaw has advertised the
sale of the personal property for Tues
day next. In the meantime the
Steamer Mary will ply between here
and Philadelphia on the schedule of
the Ella. 1t is sincerely hoped that
something may be done to adjust the
affairs, though matters are now in
such a complicated condition, that no
one can really tell what the outcome
will be.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

A few Of the new So silver certifi-
Gates have been received in Smyrna.
The new note is by far the handsomest
of the series of new silver certificates
so far issued. On the front of the note
is a picture representing science pre-
senting steam and electricity to COM
merce and manufacture. Science is re-
presented as a woman with two
children one of whom is Steam and the
other Electricity. Two female figures
standing one on each side represent
Commerce and Manufacture. Both
are fully robed. On the reverse side
of the note are portraits of Fulton, the
inventor of the steamboat, and Morse,
the inventor of the Electric telegraph.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Walter Collins, only son of the late
Frank Collins, residing near Collins
Beach, died Friday morning in his Goth
year. Mr.. Collins, had been an in
valid since he was fifteen years old,
suffering continually from epilepsy.
His death occurred just three months
after that of his father and his mother
and sister who survive him have the
sympathy of large number of friends.
The funeral took place Monday after
noon before a large attendance. In
terment took place in Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Rev. W. r. Mowhray Of
ficiating.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

W. B. Megear, of the firm Megear &
Son, left this week for New York to
purchase his winter supply of Ladies
coats, shoes ETC.,
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Pastor Rev. W. R. Mowbray will be-
gin extra services at Friendship NJ. E.
Church, at Thorougfare. Neck, on the
18th of September.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

A. Lee. Cummins calls attention
elsewhere to his line of phosphates
and the Importance of having a talk
with him before you buy your Fall
supply, See ad,
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

Sometimes the deaf are to be envied.
For instance, just now, when the
money question is being discussed.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The Excelsior COrnet Band have
recognized for the fall campaign and
most every evening they can be found
discoursing music in their quarters
over Tilghman's shops. The member
ship is composed as follows: William
Stevenson, leader, Fred Lang, George
Sylvester, Joseph Brinton, Alfred
Tilghman, John Tilghman, Clark
Franklin, Arthur Cooper, Thomas
Nolan, William Anthony and George
Rose.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

If everybody practiced what he
breaches what a mess the world would
be in.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

The softer the road the harder it is
for the horse and the bicyclist.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

So lbscribe for the Times.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

All kinds of business, like all kinds
of politics, are in a muddle.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
The oyster season is with us agair

The oyster season is with us again.
What beautiful weather we are hav-
ing.
Fodder harvest is on and the yield
will be large.
The peach crop is about 100000
baskets short.
The summer girl is returning, bloom
ing and bewitching.
DIR. f. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. T
The season for read-bird shooting
commenced yesterday.
All kinds of business, like all kinds
of politics, are in a muddle.
The softer the road the harder it is
for the horse and the bicyclist.
If everybody practiced what he
breaches what a mess the world would
be in.
Sometimes the deaf are to be envied.
For instance, just now, when the
money question is being discussed.
W. B. Megear, of the firm Megear &
Son, left this week for New York to
purchase his winter supply of Ladies
coats, shoes etc,
Pastor Rev. W. R. Mowbray will be-
gin extra services at Friendship NJ. E.
Church, at Thorougfare. Neck, ON the
18th of September.
A. Lee. Cummins calls attention
elsewhere to his line of phosphates
and the importance of having a talk
with him before you buy your Fall
supply, See ad,
The family of q man named Moon
was increased by the appearance of 6
daughter few days ago. That was &
new Moon. The man was so overcome
that he went off and got drunk. Thai
Smyrna times., 1896-09-02

TERMS All sums of $50 and unu,eis ,se
mon Isl note, with approved seeurl VIII
be REQUIRED,
W, H. CAoY, Administratar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
HARDWICk.

Mr.. and Mrs. /. p. Titus have pre-
sented the Congregational church with a
fine pulpit set.
Miss Clara De Ford was home from
Montpelier over Sunday.
The Washington social held i'll the new
church by the Y. p. S. {. L. on Monday
evening was well attended and much en-
ioyed. one OF the pleasures OF the evening
being a solo by Miss Clara De Ford.
Mrs. Chas. Sanford is visiting friends
in Manchester Centre.
The drama, Dot, the Miners Daugh-
ter" vii be presented by the members of
the o. +. S. in the near future.
About 60 Of the young people went to
Wolcott to the dramatic entertainment
Wednesday evening.
A lecture on Turkey and Mohammc-
danism was given last Friday evening
by Rev. NJ. B. P~arounagian, who is ana
tive Armenian. The lecture was very in
terestiug.
Trow and Angel will soon have their
new house near the one occupied by Rev.
F. F. Lewis completed.
The United Workers held their first
supper in their new church rooms last
Wednesday,
At the annual meeting of the United
Workers the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. j. Campbell;
vice president, Mrs. [. S. Cobb; sec,
Mrs. ]. V. Dutton; treas, Mrs. 0. ].
Paquette,
The young mems Republican Club or
gained last week with the following
officers: Pres, p. !. Cowl s; vice pres,
w. H. Taylor; sec, w. S. Drenan; treas,
w. ]. Perrin; committee, |. A. Shattuck,
T. G. Bronson, w, A. Dutton, G. l..
Johnson.
DR.. Hanford has rented the vacant
tenement i'll !. H. Drew's block and will
take possession March 1st, The Doctor
will use the front room Tor his Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
NEW woMAN As HoUsEKEEpERs.

1t Is a mistake to suppose that therace
OF good housekcepers died out with the
grandmothers of the present generation.
There is one small woman who could
give some OF those blessed old danes
points ON housekeeping that would make
them open their eyes. 1t requiresgreater
executive ability to manage a house that
is dainty and artistic in all its belongings
than one whose chief characteristics are
baroness and cleanliness.
Draperies and bric-a-brac and downv
cushions represent work in the way of
airing and busting and beating that our
grandmothers were strangers to-. Not
that there were no curtains or cushions
IN the good old days, but they were by
no means so universal and were found
principally in homes of wealth, where
there were servants galore.
The housekeeper who has inspired the
present theme is what might be called a
new woman She is a physician; she
has a commodious and elegant home
which is always in perfect order and per
tectly managed; she has four Young chill.
dien, whose wardrobe and education and
amuscments are managed with the most
perfect generalship she is a member of a
well known club, and finds time for so.
cial pleasures as well, and, best of all.
her husband, himself n professional man
OF note, is happy and proud of his wife.
Down to the smallest detail her house.
keeping is a perfect system perfectly
managed, The mattresses of the beds
are all encased in muslin slips, which are
%Iaundered with regularity; there are
laundry bags in each room for collars
and cuffs and handkerchief in the but.
Ier's pantry hangs a bag OF heavy linen
IN which is kept by itself all soiled table
nappcry,
There are siIken bags for dust cloths in
some out OF the way corner ofeach room,
and little feather bric-a.brac busters at
hand wherever needed there are ALWAYS
a whisk broom and hat brush in thehall,
and large and small brooms and dust.
pans on each floor. The library and
guest room contain materials for writing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
TIE.

An entertainment will be given at the
church vestry on Friday evening ofthis
week by the Junior c. f, society, under
the care of Lillian Morrison and Edith
Gibson. Come one and all.
F. F. Gray is in Boston looking for
work.
X. F. Jaynes is still OF the gain.
There will be a meeting at the church
on Thursday to elect a clerk and treas
urer.
George M. Gray was in town again on
Tuesday.
The W. c. T. U. will hold their monthly
meeting in the vestry of the United Pres.
byterian church Feb. %, at $50 p. m.
The Junior Endeavor society will give
a social Friday evening, reb, 2S,
Bill are out Tor the auction sale to be
held at the late NJ. X. Gray's, March II.
Oscar Page and wife of Thtt'ord have
been visiting his uncle, w. II. Page.
Miss Hannah Holmes is spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. +. f.
Symes.
F. F. Gray returned from Boston Tues.
day where he has secured a situation.
He and his wife leave Ryegate Tor their
new home next week
Our community was greatly startled
Wednesday morning by the announce.
ment OF the sad death Of Mrs. Duncan
CorlisS. Ever since her brothers removal
to the insane asylum she has been pec,l-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
VERMONT NE WIS.

The jury at Newport, in the Holloway
murder trial, after nearly As hours delib.
Grafton, Friday night returned a verdict
OF m%anslauehter against William E.
Ghase Tor causing the death Of John Z.
Holloway. He has not yet been sen
fenced, The verdict is generally ac.
ceptable.
George K. Miner, formerly Of Manches-
ter, who is on the staff of the New York
Herald, has received a cablegram from
Bennett to go to Geneva on business con.
nected with the paper.
Marvelle w. Cooper. a native of Wind.
sor' VINO was appraiser Of the port OF
new r during President Hal rison's
term, died Saturday at his apartment>in
the Union League club house, Thirty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
Chr Turults Arnunn.
GREENSBORO.

Philos Goodrich Of Boston, who, with
his wife, has been visiting his mother and
sister in this place, is in poor health and
will remain here until able to travel
Mrs. Goodrich was o~3ljghed to return on
Monday last.
The lecture curse for this season
closed on Friday evening with an able
address by Rev George W. Morrow OF
Randolph, on the subject Of Abraham
Lincoln. 1t was a well prepared, VOL
delivered lecture and acceptable to all.
The lecture commit tee report the course
a financial success and it is hoped we
may also have the benefit OF a course
next year,
Iohn Goss has returned fom his visit
to Massachusetts, and Connecticut. lie
reports good health and prosperity
among the trierds who within a few
wears have let Greensboro, except at the
home ofW. W. Goss, where Malcolm, the
youngest son, is in very poor health.
A number from here attended the
drama at the Bend, given on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings oflast week by
the Village Improvement company. A
full house both nights showed the inter
est in tie play which vas excellent and
also IN interest in new sidewalks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
FEBRUARY

Biddy: Yls, and the poor thing kept
sinking, and never revived until althel
she had breathe her ldsht.
Mary Ann: Yis, and even thin she was
spacheIess, Owe heard.
A negro preacher addressed his flock
with great earntstncss on the subject Oh
miracles" as follows: "My beloved
friends, de greatest Of all miracl,s was
bout de loaves and fl. hes. Dey was
5000 loaves and 1000 fishes, and de
twelve 'postlcs had to eat 'em all. De
miracle is dcy didn't bust. "-[Atlanta
Constitution.
"Do you let your wife have her own
Way"
ION, yes; it's only when she wants to
heve mine that | object. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
Dickson resents your pitching into the
devil, Bishop" ION what ground ?"
Says it doesn't do to antagonIze people
We may have to ask lavors OF in the
future Lie.
Judec,-Were you ever up before the
court?
Tramp.-Can't say, Judge. What
times does Your Honor get up?-[Spare
Moments.
U or SIGHT.
SnigGins-"What did you think of the
play 7"
Wilgins-"Out OF sight"
Sniggins-"Why, Thought it very poor
indeed"
W~lggins-"Ycs, but you didn't sit be-
hind a big hat as | did"
"Freddy, why did o drop the baby
on the %ioor?" "Well. | heard everybody
say it is a bouncing baby, and | wanted
to see it bounce Truth.
ON HIS ANNUAL TOUR.
He's at the gate
The candidate,
The annual saviour of the state;
He lingereth late
The candidate.
And. firm as fate,
He'll wa t-he'll wait
Till all the towns ca pitulate!
= Atlanta Constitution.
Two small BOYS who wanted to fight
Indians had gotten some distance from
home. The romance had dwindled and a
encouragement which neither liked to
confess had taken possession.
Look here" sa d one of them at last,
give been playin' I'm Sierra Sam o rtwo
days now, haven't II"
YES " was the reply.
"Well, I'm kind o. tired o. that game.
| think I'll play I'm the prodigal son.
cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Salad.-Take five heads of lettuce-if
you can't get the heads, use the tails.
Put them in water and let them come to
a boil. lfthey won'tcome, take them by
the airs and lead them. For dressing,
use low neck and short sleeves.-[Ben
Franklin.
Eyes, Bobby" said the minister, who
was dining with the family, Everything
in this world has its use, although we
may not know what it is. Now, there is
the fly, for instance. You wouldn't
think that flies were good Tor anything,
yet"
"0h, yes, l would" interrupted Bobby.
Il know what fl es are good ior."
"What, Bobby p
"Pa says that they are the only thing
what keeps him awake when you are
preaching i've. Graphic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
Electric Bitfers,

Electric Bittcrs is a medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gen.
orally needed in the Spring, when the
Ianguid, cNhaustel feeling prevails, when
the liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of a tonic and Alternative is ielt. A
prompt use OF this medicine has often
averIed long and perhaps fatal bilious
levers. No medicine will act more surely
IN counteracting and freeing the system
from the malarial poison. Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation, and Dizziness
yielG to Electric Bitters, Only fifty cents
per bottle at Flint Bros. Drug Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28

a letter, and in the latter room is also a
well appointed work basket, which en-
ablcs the fortunate occupant to take the
stitch in time that is popularity supposed
to save nine. There may be few working
ho~usekeepcrs among the new women,
but in their ranks will be found a new
and better class-the executive house
keeper,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
SOUTH RYEGATE.

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society
held a sociable al Mrs. Samuel Mills, IT,,
Thursday evening.
The Christian Endeavor society will
aid the Juniors with their sociable next
Thursday, March 9th, in the vestry. A
programme Of Rotations, readings and
musical selections has been arranged.
Cake and coffee will be served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28
Marvellous Results.

From a letter written by Rev. ]. Gun.
derman of Dimondale, Mich, we are per.
mitted to make this extract: "Ihave no
hesitation in recommending DR.. Kings
New Discovery, as the results were al.
most marvellous in the case of my wife.
While was pastor of the Baptist Church
at Rlyes Junction she vas brought down
with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe.
Terrible paroXysms of coughing would
last hours with little interruption and it
seemed as il she could o survive them.
A Trend recommended DR.. Kings New
discovery it was quick in its work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial
bottles free at Flint Bros. drug store.
Regular size so cents aud $1.OO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28

Secretary Herbert has, through the
secretary Of the treasury, submitted to
congress an estimate for an appropria-
ton OF $50 900 for the purpose Of enabl-
ing the navy department to test meth
DDS OF throwing high explosives from
guns on board ship with ordinary vcIoc-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-28

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