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Smyrna times., 1896-04-29
CLAYTON.
Flag Raising to take Place.-DeIegates to
the EpwOrth League Convention.

A flag raising will take place at Clay
ton Public Schools, Saturday after
noon, May 9th. Quite nice program
is being prepared, consisting of sing
ing, recitations, etc. Prizes will be
given by each room to the best de-
claimants.
Clayton will elect town commits
siOner Saturday afternoon, May 9th,
to fill the expired term of Mr.. Morris
Kirmse.
At meeting of the Epworth League
of the NJ. E. Church held Monday
night the following delegates were
elected to attend the 7th annual con-
vention of Easton District Epworth
League, to be held at Cecilton, Md,
June End, 3rd, 4th: Jos. Stephenson,
Mrs. H. G. Mearns; Alternates, A.
Vandever, NJ. l.. Nudge.
A Demorest contest will come off in
st. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church
on Thursday evening, May 7th. An
interesting contest is expected.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

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. II 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-s15 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTIsEBIENTs-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
itthe centre, embracing the towns Of Clayton
Kenton, CheswOld, Leipsie, &c. A rate Of 80
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29
To the Public.

The business recently conducted by
Richard Brown, deceased, and known as
the Smyrna Transfer" will be continued
for the accommodation of the travelling
public of Smyrna and Clayton under the
management of VIM. ID. Potts. The widow
takes this opportunity of acknowledging
her gratitude to the citizens of Smyrna and
vicinity for sympathies expressed in this,
her sorrow. also for kindness and patron
age rendered to her deceased husband and
solicits a continuation of the same in her
behalf. All orders executed with the usual
promptness.
Orders for the midnight train will be
attended to as usual, at the same rates.
"a All orders left at Geo M. Stevenson's
AS usual.
STATIA $. BROWN, Proprietress.
1856 North Street, Smyrna, Del 2t
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

strongs, and Smithers, of Smyrna,
spent Wednesday with the Misses
Bailey.-Miss Maggie Arthurs and DIR.
Virden, have returned from a short
visit with friends in Middletown. Y
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

It will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie TO learn that prompt relief NAV
be had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh@a Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be p.e-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first symptoms of the disease
appear. 25 and so cent bottles for sale
by Clifton 4 Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
portation Co. are running their steam
hay baler daily. Il
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway

Broad Street Station, Philadelphia,
April 90, 1896.
The Annual Meeting of the stock
holders of this Company, and an cleo
ton for directors and officers to serve
for the ensuing year will be held at
the Office of the Company in EastOn,
Md, on Wednesday, the Goth day OF
May, 1896, at IL. 30 o'clock A. NJ.
ROBERT H. GROFF,
4294 Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Buy your fertilizers for truck, oats,
grass, ETC., from the Philadelphia and
Smyrna Transportation Co. T
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29
J. EdW. DeFOrd.
NEW STORE.

Have you visited it yet? If not you should GER
tanly do it will he to your interest We are sell
ing goods at bottom prices Everything new
Sunmer Dress Fabrics of all kinds
Splendid line Of Dress Goods Novelties and plain
All kinds Of Notions and Trimmings
Carpets, MattingS, Rugs and Oil Cloth-We have
big line of them and beautiful to display them in
Our second story room is devoted to them entirely
Rugs Rugs! Rugs Rugs of all description and
prices surprising.
We simply ask that You will give us call before
buying. Prices guaranteed.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The Phila. and Smyrna Trans. Co.
grind bone and all materials used in
their popular fertilizers. r
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Joe r. Cummins commenced carrying
the mail to and from the depot yester-
day and running a hack.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Geo. w. Tilghman calls the atten-
ton of farmers to number of things
supplied at his Industrial Works.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

DIR. FL. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. T
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The spring suits are very attractive
and moderate in price this season, at
Edw. G. Walls. So say the young
men.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The Kings Daughters will hold
their regular meeting this evening at
s O'Clock at the home of Mrs. w. G.
Pierce. SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The devotional meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be held in the room, on Monday
afternoon, May 4th at half past two.
SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Straw, stiff and soft hats, at Edw.
G. Walls. T
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j. HdW. DeEopd,
III MAIN STREET, SMYRNA.
CHESWOLD.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
CHEswoLD, April, 2S.-The Assau
Bains Company, have contracted with
the farmers for one hundred and
seventy-five acres of tomatoes at So
per ton.
The Ladies Aid Society will give a
grand entertainment on the evening of
the 9Th inst, in the interest of the
church. They have a most splendid
program.
On last Sunday evening Pastor
FOgle preached a sermon on the w. c.
L. U. in the course of which he scored
the foolishness of men. ERMA.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

A lie always travels faster than the
truth and is gladly helped along the
road by more people.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Winter didn't linger in the lap of
Spring this year. He jumped clear in
to the lap of Summer
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Busy people have no time, and sensible
people have no inclination to use a slow
remedy. One Minute. Cough Cure acts
promptly and gives permanent results.
Clifton 4 Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

For two weeks only Cosgriff, Beck,
and Hazell will offer a special bargain
in $50 acre farm. See what their
advertisement says.
The Hosiery Mill has not been run
ming for some two weeks in cOnse-
prOprietOrs leaving to take a position
in the city, and ON Friday the Board
of Trade, the owners of the machinery,
Counselmau & Co., for 5000. Mr.. Bit
ger, one of the former operators, is as
sOciated with Jacob B. Counselman in
in few days. The business depres-
sion that commenced with '93 was very
severe with hosiery as we'll as other
brighter outlook for business in the
near future, and this mill being placed
on a better basis, has promise of bet
ter results in the future. The new
firm has the best wishes of the COM
munity. The business may be ex-
tended to a wider range of work.
Benton V. Weldon was put in a pre-
carious position while driving into
town on Friday from the direction of
Belmont. The horses of Mr.. Snow, in
charge of the farm at Belmont,
which had been brought from the
field into the road, took fright while
the boy was fastening the gate. Mr..
Weldon heard the clatter of hoOfs
behind him, naturally suppOsing the
horses would strike down the unOb-
structed road, but instead they ran
directly into the back of his buggy
knocking him beneath the feet of his
own horse, at the same time upsetting
the vehicle, one of the horses getting
its head entangled in one wheel and
feet in another. 1t commenced kick
ing and, strange to say, the body of
Mr.. Weldon was the only thing that
came out of the heap not wrecked.
He received only slight injuries.
Next Friday, May /, q new change
will take place in our town employees.
Supt. H. S. Anthony and Engineer
Geo. H. Rose who have been
giving efficient service the past year
will step out and give place to Chief
Engineer w. d. Wilson and Collector
Herman 2. HAZEL. We greet the new
officers in their respective positions
and wish for them a successful year.
The Town Council have endeavored to
give the town finances their just con.
sideration and an effort will be made t.
put our plants ON paying basis. The
council seem determined to do this
even if many changes have to b,
wrought before it is accomplished
By the labor and expenses of the new
management, an increase of $40 1
year will be made over that of last, bu
the council expect to make this up by
reducing other expenses, probably the
taking off of all arc lights not ON the
all-night circuit. A meeting to-nigh
will determine the tax rate for anOthe
year and probably several other in
teresting matters will be discussed.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Try can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy
lHalled Coin.) II is delicious. Eul a., 1Oc
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29
10 LOAN.

SO, 600 TO LOAN ON FIRST
Mortgage, at 5 per cent. Will loan ali
in one place or divide. Address. piv-
ing particulars,
Lock Box 1895,
io4 smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Corn planting is now the order of
the day in the country.
No man is exactly what his best girl
thinks he is. And we might add. Uice
versa.
Use 80 & O" on oats and grass.
Use &C & To- on Corn, Tomatoes and
Potatoes. T
Mark the tune in which some people
say dear" to each other. 1t is very
remarkable.
Before selling your surplus hay call
at Office of the Phila. and Smyra
Transportation Co.
The farmers are so busy they havn't
time to talk politics until after hay and
wheat harvests.
A lie always travels faster than the
truth and is gladly helped along the
road by more people.
Winter didn't linger in the lap of
Spring this year. He jumped clear in
to the lap of Summer.
For good, excellently finished work
Go to Cummings the photographer
Gallery open every Wednesday. T
The painters are getting their in
nlngs after q long rest. Bright and
lively colors is the rule for outside
work.
The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening May, 5th.
SECRETARY.
The Y. p s. Christian Prayer Meet
ing of Asbury M. E. Church are held
every Sunday morning at $50 O'Clock
in the lecture room of the church.
The topic for next Sunday, May Both:
"Be of good cheer" All are welcome.
The monthly business meeting Of
the Y. P. S. @. E., of Asbury M. Z.
Church, will be held at the home oi
Mrs. L. NJ. Price this evening at Z
O'Clock. A full attendance of the
members is desired.
Remember, the Special Corn anc
Tomato fertilizer of the Phila. anC
Smyrna Transportation Co. always
gives best results.
House cleaning is in full blast, ant
seems to be enjoyed by all the women
engaged therein. Not a few of tn,
men have suddenly taken the notion {.
go fishing. They may catch some
thing when they get home, if not be
fore.
! Clifton & Raymond have recent,
purchased q new automatic Star ic
shaver and besides being an ornamen
D Is a useful machine. The ice is shave
: as fine as snow, entirely free iron
Jumps which is usually the case fror
ice planes. Connection with thi
l shaver, as is also the case with th
: fountain and ice box is made direc
with the sewer.
The Sentinel says of the Kent Count
Court: The criminal proceedings i
, our courts are disgrace to civilizatio
Z ana nave nad the eject to take all re
spect Of the people. Partisan spir
poisons the atmosphere and court,
Z iuries, judges, officers, all breathe j
+ and are contaminated by the demoralii
8 ing miasma.
Sneak thieves are getting in the
work again. Complaint has been mac
II that carriages were robbed on Satul
day night last. One farmer was r,
- Iieved of SO worth Of provisions abor
Z 10 clock Saturday night. While h
n team was hitched IN front of Brinton
a store. No clue has yet been foun
10 concerning the stolen goods.
rs We are pleased to announce that Il
Of patrons Of school district No. 1870 wi
le raise beautiful flag over their scho
IL house at Bay View-to-morrow eve
IN ing April Both 2. 80 p. NJ. All are cord
T. ally invited to be present as Il
sk teacher Miss Eva Swinney will ha
in the scholars to take part after viii.
e. the evQu1nc oddraue will he delivered
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The farmers are so busy they havn't
time to talk politics until after hay and
wheat harvests.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

For good, excellently finished work.
Go to Cummings the photographer.
Gallery open every Wednesday. T
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Gilbert S. Jones attended the meet
ing of the Students Association and
Society of University Extension at the
New Century Club Drawing Room in
Philadelphia Saturday evening. w.
Hndson Shaw, one of the lecturers Of
the University Extension Course, in
reviewing the work of the society the
past winter mentioned Smyrna as one
head Mr.. Shaw, who by the way is
an English lecturer, complimented the
tared the past winter, as showing more
avidity in the lecture course than he
found in England.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The neckwear and furnishing goods
in general are both attracting the eye
and suiting the pocketbook at Edw.
G.. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The effort to have the prayer meet
ing nights for all our churches the
same evening - Wednesday-was a
ready success. The vote in the Pres
byterian congregation on Sunday
morning to change from Friday to
Wednesday evening was practically
unanimous, and they will commence
with tonight The Methodist church
could not make the change from
Thursday night this week, but will
next and hereafter Wednesday night
will be the prayer meeting night of all
the churches. 1t is hoped thus to
have a night for the several congrega-
tions, free from entertainments, social
visiting. sc.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Before selling your surplus hay call
at Office of the Phila. and Smyra
Transportation Co.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The Christian Endeavor Society de-
serves credit for devising new and at
tractive things. One of the last is, Cin
which they have the full cooperation
of the pastOr), day set apart for the
''shut-ins ns'-those persons who from
age, feebleness or what ever cause, are
shut in at their homes the most of the
time. Another designation has been old
Folks or Veterans day. Next Sunday
if good day, will be devoted to this
purpose, and the pastor and his
helpers would like to see a large at
tendance. The services will doubtless
be made interesting.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Mark the tune in which some people
say "dear" to each other. 1t is very
remarkable.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

For two weeks only Cosgriff, Beck,
and Hazell will offer special bargain
in $50 acre farm. See what their
advertisement says.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Next Wednesday evening lovers of
good, classical vocal and instrumental
music will have chance to hear the
concert given under the auspices of
Trinity Church, of Clayton. Refer
ence to the advertisement in another
column will give you the program.
Procure your tickets early at HOf-
fecker's drug store. Admission, Adults,
35 cents; children under 10 years, 2j
cents. No extra charge for reserved
seats.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The painters are getting their in
nings after long rest. Bright and
lively cOlOrs is the rule for outside
work.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29
The SMYRNA TIMES.
.cuzY2.nn. Del.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 20, 1896
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The track of the Belmont Driving
Park Association is remarkably good
for one so new. A good rainfall is
needed to help in its completion.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening May, 5th.
SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Corn planting is now the order of
the day in the country.
No man is exactly what his best girl
thinks he is. And we might add. Uice
versa.
Use 80 & Q" on oats and grass.
Use &C & To- on Corn, Tomatoes and
Potatoes. T
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

We are pleased to announce that the
patrons Of school district No 1870 will
raise beautiful flag over their school
house at Bay View-to-morrow even
ing April 30th lao P. NJ All are cordi-
ally. invited to be present as the
teacher Miss Eva Swinney will have
the scholars to take part after which
the evening address will be delivered by
Prof. Horace Greeley Eastburn Of
Newark Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

It's the old story. Cummings the
photographer has pleased others, he
will please you. His work has stood
the test. Gallery open every Wednes-
day.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The Y. P. s. Christian Prayer Meet
ing of Asbury M. E. Church are held
every Sunday morning at $50 O'Clock
in the lecture room of the church.
The topic for next Sunday, May Both,
''Be of good cheer" All are welcome.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Sneak thieves are getting in their
work again. Complaint has been made
that carriages were robbed on Satur-
day night last. One farmer was re-
lieved of SO worth Of provisions about
10 clock Saturday night While his
team was hitched in front Of Brinton's 3
store. No clue has yet been found
concerning the stolen goods
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Bay View Sunday School, near Bonn
bay Hook, has been reOrganized for
the summer with the following officers:
Superintendent, VIM. NJ. Broadway;
Assistant, Robert Thomas, Jr.; Sec
retary and Treasurer, Robert Thomas
Jr.; Organist, Miss Mary Broadway;
Librarian, Miss Susie Cummins; As
sistant, Aaron Reynolds; Artist, Miss
Beulah Ford; ChOrister, Frederick
Lane.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

SPECIAL MEETING HELD-w. D. WILSON
ELECTED CHIEF ENGINEER; H. p.
HAZELL. COLLECTOR.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The monthly business meeting of
the Y. p. S. @. E., of Asbury M. E..
Church, will be held at the home of
Mrs. L. NJ. Price this evening at z
O'Clock. A full attendance of the
members is desired.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The widow of Richard A. Brown,
gives notice in another column that
she will continue the hack so long and
popularly run by her husband. She
has placed it in the care of VIM. c..
Potts, for whom she asks the same con-
sideration on the part of the travelling
public that WAS given the late prOprie-
tor.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Remember, the Special Corn and
Tomato fertilizer of the Phila. and
Smyrna Transportation Co. always
gives best'results.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The boys clothing has had special
attention this season at Edw. G.
Walls and every mother is cordially
invited to call and see the styles and
moderate prices.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

Lewis & Wheatman change their
advertisement in this issue. They are
thoroughly equipped for supplying a
good Spring trade and their large store
is full of agricultural implements, hard
ware, harness, &c, &c. Farmers when
in town, should just go through their
departments, and see their large sup
ply. Implements were never cheaper.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

House cleaning is in full blast, and
seems to be enjoyed by all the women
engaged therein. Not few of the
men have suddenly taken the notion to
go a fishing. They may catch some
thing when they get home, if not be-
/ fore
Smyrna times., 1896-04-29

The Sentinel says of the Kent County
Court: The criminal proceedings in
our courts are disgrace to civilization
and have had the effect to take all re-
spect Of the people. Partisan spirit
poisons the atmosphere and courts,
iuries, judges, officers, all breathe in
and are contaminated by the demoraliz-
ing miasma.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Short State Item.

The Milwaukee Journal makes a vigOr-
Gus plea for the adoption of laws that
will save the deer i'm that State from the
speedy extinction now threatening them.
1t says that to be of any use the close
season in Wisconsin. Michigan and Min
nesota must coincide, as the animals
wander back and forth across the divid-
ing lines constantly. The Journal ia
yors the absolute prohibition Of deer hunt
Ing for several years as the most effect
I've means of restocking the Northern
forests, and, failing this, 1t advocates
November as the 'open" month, and the
exaction of large license fee from all
would-be hunters from other States.
At Jackson Mrs. Benjamin Scwartz
and two children were nearly asphyxiated
by coal gas from defective stove. They
are all right now.
The Unity Club of Kalamazoo, which
has large membership, will take up the
study OF sociology first handed, obtain
ing all material in Kalamazoo, during
the winter. There are only two cities in
the country where this has been done. in
Galesburg, ILL.,, and indianapolis. The
officers Of the club are: President, Rev.
G. J. Bartlett; Vice President. w. X.
Taylor; Secretary, Miss Mary M. Linn;
Treasurer, Ii. Il. Hall.
At Hillsdale the local option case
against Charles Il. Keefer and two of his
bartenders, George English and Art
friedman, which has been pending for
over a year, was settled by plea Of
guilty. Keefer paid 5000 fine and coats,
for himself and bartenders.
James Thomas, convict. died In the
Jackson prison hospital Wednesday from
consumption. He in company with a
man named Wright burglarized store
at Parma and was sentenced IN the
jackson County Circuit Court In 1892 to
seven years. While In jail awaiting trial
Wright and Thomas, with three other in
mates, broke jail buf were afterwards
captured. and convicted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
An Uplx Convict.

Convict William Maloney, who was one
of the leaders in the riot in the shirt fac
tory at the Jackson prison year ago
this month, poked broom handle through
his cell Thursday morning. purposely
dealing Keeper w. ii. Huff terrible
blow on the cheek bone at the edge of the
right eye. Moloney has never been tried
for his part in the attempt ut killing Dep
uty Warden Northrup, but has been kept
in the "bull pen" with three others. They
have been allowed to make brooms in
their cells, and to vent some spite at his
keeper he jabbed him with the broom han
die. The bruise sustained by Huff is n
bad one, but the vision Of the eye is not
Injured
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
State Sunday Ychools.

The thirty-sixth annual convention OF
the State Sunday School Association.
held in Kalama zoo was one of the largest
gatherings ever held in Kalamazoo, and
ample preparations were made for the
accommodation of all who attended. The
local committee on entertainment fur
nished lodging and breakfast to everyone
who attended gratis and the Young Eco
pies Christian Union furnished dinners
and suppers at Turn Verein Hall at 10
cents each. The country was secured
by district and township committees and
an immense amount of the good things
which the farmers wives are noted for
furnishing was contributed. The sessions
were held in the First Congregational
Church, and overflow meetings were ac-
commodated at the First Reformed
Church. Among the speakers were: b.
+. Jacobs. Of Chicago; Gov. John Il.
Rich; Il. X. Mohr, of Grand Rapids;
Prof. C. ii. Quincy, of Hillsdale; Rev.
Washington Gardner, of Albion; Rev.
w. ID. Thomas, of Ionia; Thomas e..
Barkworth, Of Jackson; Mrs. NJ. III.
Reynolds, of Owosso; Rev. o. J. Roberts,
of Buchanan; f. A. Hough, of Jackson;
Prof. j. II. Bergen, of Holland; Rev. Levi
Masters, of Kalamazoo; Miss Annie s.
Harlow, of Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Wheaton Smith, of Detroit.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Abseut.Minded.

"Jarley, the editor Of the Hustler, Is
an absent-minded fellow"
Z. slows thatr'
He was dining with a friend the
other day and when asked If he would,
have some pudding he replied that,
owing to tremendous pressure for
space he would be compelled to re-
fuse Washington Times.