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Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
MATTINGS.

Our business in this line was
larger last season than ever be-
fore. Not a single yard have we
to offer of last seasons stock
AS a result of last years success
we have bought heavier than
ever before and have also pre-
pared a room OH our second
floor for display, where we will
show so or 6Orolls and guarantee
a saving of from p to ) cts. on
the yard. The designs are very
handsome.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

SEVEN States will hold elections
prior to the general election in Novem-
ber. These States are: Louisiana
which will vote on April 81; Alabama,
which will vote ON August 3; Vermont,
September /; Arkansas, September Z;
Main, September IA; Florida, October
6. and Georgia, October Z. As late as
1858 about half of the States in the
Union held State and national elections
separately. 1t will probably not be a
great many years before the elections
will be consolidated in the remaining
separate election States.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

It was very hot and very dry last
week for setting out strawberry plants,
but it could not be helped because Of
the lateness of the season, the ground
in the weeks prior to the 10th inst,
freezing nearly every night We think
a great many plants have been set out.
One Of our advertisers, r. III. Hill,
had an order two or three weeks ago
from a party down the Peninsula for
20, GOO plants of a certain variety which,
for the reason above named could not
be sent at once, but We're a week on
Eaore ago. They proved satisfactory
however. Mr.. Hill receiving a note
saving they had arrived in good condi
4ion. and please send him $4,000 more
OF the same variety. This makes 20.
600 plants sent to this address.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
BARNARD-cLEMENTs.

At the home of the BRIDES parents, on
Second street, POcomoke City, Wednesday
morning, Miss Elizabeth Matilda Clements,
daughter of Mrs. Sophia Clements, was
married to Mr.. Louis Maxwell Barnard, a
young business man of Middletown, Del,
and a son of the late Norris Barnard, of
Kent county, Md. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Charles H. Vandyne, rec
tor of st. Mary's Episcopal Church. Miss
Annie r. Barnard presided at the organ.
Miss Hattie f.. barnard, of ChesWold, Del,
vas maid of hqnar and w. Reese Barker, of
Middletown, was best man. Little Annie
Collins, niece of the groom, was ring
bearer. The BRIDES brother, James r.
Clements, gave her away.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
DRESS GOODS.

We have for several seasons
enjoyed the reputation of shq
ing the largest and best selected
stock Of Dress Goods and our
friends Wow) tell us we have
outdone ourselves this season.
Surely We have never before had
the quantity of dress stuff as
now. Don't fail to look through
this department before making
your selection in either Cotton.
WOOlen or Silk fabrics.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
eolic to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlain'R Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first symptoms of the disease
appear. 25 and 90 cent bottles for sale
by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

We will not enter upon Il de-
tailed description of this depart
ment, as it is we'll known that
we ale the leaders of stylish foot
wear.
This season we have selected
the newest styles and carefully
studied the fit and wearing quail
tiles. We have some specialteS
to offer in Ladies' Oxford Ties
at $3.50 and $500, Goth century
last and in ali widths. They are
the newest. Don't miss seeing
them.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
NOTICE.

A special meeting of stockholders i IN
Hosiery Factory will be held TINS Ell
dav oath, 7P. NJ. at the office OF AiuTr- AT-
man III. G. Budd. 1t is especlalIy
necessary that all should be present aS
a positive cash offer will be made Ior
stockholders interest.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
A New Flag raised Senior Course In
Virgil AhaHd0ned.

From High School Correspondent
At last the flag has been raised and
now as it floats against the azure of
the sky we are reminded that we are
descendants of those illustrous men
who fought for the liberty which it is
our duty to preserve.
The boys have given up playing ball
and NOW enjoy the cooling hreezes
which can only be felt from the belfry.
The Senior class, it has been decided
by the trustees, is to 90 on with the
study of Caesar instead Of taking up
Virgil as they had wished
The school ground is at present in
deed beautiful The trees are in full
bloom as it were and these being so
close together cast shadow over the
ground which is very pleasant to per-
sons coming from the glare of the
street.
Now is the time for the beautiful
little flowers known as arbutus and
the boys and girls have enjoyed very
much the long tramps il is necessary
TO take in order to find the modest
blossoms.
~. Mr.. Gilbert S. Jones, member O.
~ rf "a class delivered an interest
I'd I Moran on Jonathan Edwards, at
III 6f the University Extension
VI neld last week.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
MARRIAGES.

the le' Nj I, Circuit PARSONAGE. by Rev w "
r. Mowbray, Joseph H. Garner, of this
town, and Miss Mary b. Walton, of De-
laneys.
EMORY Y-GARRET'r.-On the 18th inst.
in the M. P. Church, Clayton, by Rev
b. f. Jester, Frank Emory and Miss
Mary E. Garrett, Of near Salem Nj. p.
Church.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Clarence Prettyman's boat and
shoe store. His summer weight shoes
and a good line of russets are now in
stock and you will do well to give him
a call.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TINES is an independent paper devoted 10
the welfare of the town it represents ana the
State of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER'
Editor and Proprietor,
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.'
Associate Editor.
TFRMs-S -SuBsCRIPTIoN-S1.5O per annum' II
Maid strictly in advance sl.CO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are PAID up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADyERTIsEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town 1t rep
resents. but for the outlying district of which II
isihe centre, embracing the towns OF Clayton
Kenton. Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate OF o.
cents an inch per month will be charged iol
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi.annual and yearly advertisements
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

We might tell you more about One Min
ute Cough Cure, but you probably know
that 1t cures a cough. Every one does who
has used it. 1t is a perfect remedy for
coughs, colds, hoarseness. 1t is an especial
favorite for children, being pleasant to take
and quick in curing. Clifton h Raymond
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

One of our citizens who does not
take or read Sunday paper, objects
for the same reason to having his door
opened and Single Tax literature
thrown in on the Sabbath day.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she clung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them oestOria.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The ladies of the M. E. Christian
Endeavor Society are making arrange
ments to hold a strawberry festival at
some date next month.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Before selling your surplus hay call
at office of the Phila. and Smyra
Transportation Co. i
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The hot, dusty weather of last week
put the hose in active work at street
sprinkling.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
portation Co. are running their steam
hay baler daily.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The soda fountains have been pOpu-
lar the past week and the ice cream
parlOrs have been well patronlzed.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The favorable weather of the past
week or more has caused heavy run
of shad and they have been very album
dant in market and down to 20 cents
for large ones. 1t is estimated that
about 1000 shad were disposed of on
Saturday. A large number OF people
from the country, who came in only at
night, took pair home with them.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Buy your fertilizers for truck, oats,
grass, etc, from the Philadelphia and
Smyrna Transportation Co.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

For good, excellently finished work.
Go to Cummings the photographer.
Gallery open every Wednesday. Il
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The Transportation Company has
ordered from Lynchbmg, Va, a car
load of tobacco powder, to be used as
an insectcide. It's first application
Will be on strawberries against the
little bug that is destructive of some
varieties) but it is found to be an eff
fective remedy against the cabbage
worm and other hurtful insects. 1t
sells at $50 per ton.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The daffodil, one of the earliest gar
den adornments, had very brief ex-
istence this year. 1t was much slower
than usual in reaching the blooming
period, and in few days was scorched
and dried by the unobstructed, torrid
raves of the sun, The same conditions
applied to that much more highly
priced flower, the hyacinth. BY the
middle of the week they had Wilted
and fallen before the severe rays Of the
sun, and had short existence, For
the same reason there was very little
of the usual perfume that adds TO their
charm. Our ladies have not had such
an experience in lifetime. The hya-
cinth thief was about very much the
same as the last and several Springs.
Several ladies who give considerable
care to their culture had their flower
beds robbed of the choicest of these
plants. 1t was the work presumably
Of the same colored youths who stol.
them last wear, and who, il is hopes
will yet be found out and punished
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Town Council will meet tonight to
act upon the resignation of Engineer
Geo. w. Rose Of the electric light
plant. Mr.. Rose submitted his resig-
nation to President John H. Hotfecker
II week or more ago, to take effect the
first of May when he will then accept
a position in Wilmington. A special
meeting has not been called and in the
event of their not prevailing upon en-
gineer Rose to stay, the Council will
only have a week to procure the SER
vices of another man. 1t is the opinion
of many citizens that our Council is
moving entirely too slow on the mat
ter, for week will not be sufficient
time to find q good successor. A
special meeting should have been
called last week and prompt actian
taken in the matter.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

A vocal and instrumental concert
will be given at the Opera House
Smyrna on Wednesday night May 9th
under the auspices Of Trinity Church
OF Clayton, Reserved seats 30 cents,
children under 12 years 25 cents, tor
sale at Hoifecker's Drug store, Lovers
of music may expect treat and should
give the concert their patronage. The
following talent will be given:
Soprano, Miss Mary Connor; Ienors,
James " Harbert, J Frank Ayers
Baritone. r.. Emmett Triggs; Base,
Frank III. Mason, Fred s. Heck
Pianist, Z. J. Mulhausen. The
above talent will be assisted by A. @.
Bartlett an elocutionist, and the Elk
ton Banjo and Mandolin Club. Doors
open at s O'Clock on the evening o.
/ Nav the 9Th. Procure your tickets
early. See advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Mrs. Ruth Ann Elisha has bought
through Cosgriff, Beck & HAZEL
agency the property in Spruance city
belonging to w. G.. Payne. The latter
will give up possession in two months
and 60 to his former home in Sussex
county. Mr.. Payne is a carpenter by
trade and since his residence here has
been a steady, hard working industri-
GUS man and has built himself the
home which he has just sold.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The Single Tax meeting at the Opera
House on Monday evening was not SO
large, between one and two hundred
persons. but the speeches We're well
punctured by applause from the ad'
herents Of the party. Leonarn IN
slae nSex.,~ - onened the meeting as =, 4
gles ! anet a,,et;on e 10 the speakers, maxim
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The "Woman's Exchange" held in
the w. b. Collins Store under the
auspices of the Presbyterian Church
for the benefit of the Manse Fund is
meeting with decided success and it is
with effort that the ladies can supply the
demand. The ladies are to be con-
graduated upon their effort. Every
thing they turn out in the way of
epicurean daintiss is very palatable
and we don't wonder that they sell off
very rapidly, The store is open every
Wednesday and Saturday and our citi-
zens who patronize this store are lend
ing helping hand to the erection of a
nice Manse that will not only be q
pride to the church but On adornmeni
to that part Of the town.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Rev. Geo. w. Dame has a volume of
the Virginia Gazette published in
1875 before and at the beginning of the
Revolutionary war. As progressive
history of the difficulties between the
colonies and the Mother country that
led to open rebellion and war, it is very
interesting 1t was the property of
Mr.. Danes father and was perhaps
never outside the house in which it
was first preserved until it came into
the possession recently of Mr.. Dame
Jr. 1t may be the only copy in exist
ence.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Use go e. O" on oats and grass;
Use sc & To- on Corn, Tomatoes and
Potatoes.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Why wear a plate for several absent
teeth when you can have piece OF
bridge-work and obviate all the worry
of plate? DIR. f. Il. GRIER'
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Hardcastle & Jones advertise in this
issue for so, 900 pounds of wool.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

John Deakyne lost ten year old
mule Friday the (pair costing him 1878
when young)the result of excessive
heat while working in the field. We
hear ofquite number who had horses to
give out or become prostrated in the
field. Every day in the week was hot,
but Friday, in addition to temperature
being from 80 to 81 degrees, was calm
and oppressive. We hear from the
vicinities of both Dover and Middle
town that horses died from being over
heated. It is said of farmer down
the State road who was plOwing with
three year old colt which was over
come and fell PROSTATE in the furrow,
that he got help to get it to its feet
again and made it keep on plowing.
A merciful man is merciful to his beast
under such conditions.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Mccoy & Brown our well-knOwn
merchant tailors are busy with their
Spring trade and they well merit the
patronage they are getting from the ex-
cellent work they turn out. Their
Spring styles are up to date and you
are always sure of a neat fit.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The Jerman NJ. E. Chapel which has
been undergoing through repairing for
week or more past in painting papering
and the placing down of new carpet
will be opened for public worship next
Sunday evening, pastor Rev. w. r.
MOwbray preaching the sermon. Sun
day School at P. NJ. sharp.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

There is a noticeable increase Of
CANNES on our streets notwithstanding
the mad-dog scare last summer, nor
can it be wondered at since a single
family on East street has in its number
seven dogs. A man of the vicinity
took pity on the hungry, cadaverOus
looking beasts by killing one and
shooting at another, the aim at the
latter, however, not being we'll taken.
There is often mercy from the hands
of the dog killer.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The marsh road leading to Wood
land Beach is being put in thorough
repair. This season at Woodland
which promises to be even better than
heretofore will start up in about a
month.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The saying of olden times was that
"when the leaf of the poplar is as large
as a Squirrels ear it is time to plant
corn" That condition exists now, but
D. J. Cummins' tenant at "Glenfern"
planted his crop last week before the
buds had bursted. John Price on the
adjoining farm of W. o. Hoffecker
waited until this week, and a number
of others who have their land ready
think the soil is warm enough.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Trailing Arbutus is being gathered
by the school girls around lake Como.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The ladies of the Church Aid and
Rectory Society are having st. Peters
Episcopal Church improved by new
coat of paint.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

VIM. H. Carr, who has been shut in
the most of the time since last fall by
indispositiOn is considerably improved
and able to be about again, resuming
the manufacture of his well-knOwn
creams and ices, and opening his
saloon to the public on Friday night
last.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The milliners have led all other
trades in their run of business the past
two weeks. There has been no end OF
the Glove of bOnnets'' that have gone
out to deck our fair damsels.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The robin is always our favorlte be-
cause most abundant songster, getting
in his best notes ere the most OF
lovers of song have awakened from
their morning slumbers. The warm
weather hurried others somewhat be-
lated, along last week-the black mar
tim, wren, pewee, thrush, dove, cat
bird, to say nothing of the domestic
sparrow, swallow, bat and other sum
mer birds not real sOngsters. Soon
will come the oriOle, so mellifuous IL
his snatches of song, the hummins
bird, a tunager bird, bee martin and las
of all, the American COOkoo, or al
better known, the rainerOw,
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The P. & S. Transportation Co.,
have finely ground tobacco to destroy
insects in strawberry and truck patch
eS.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Taxing ourselves rich is the title
which ''sOn of Delaware" uses on our
first page in a reply to MIR. futile on
the Single Tax question. We do not
purpose however to keep up a discus
sion where the conditions vary little
from that of an endless chain.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

A copy of the foreordained decision
of Register Cooper in the Harris will
case. at Dover, has been received. 1t
makes a bound pamphlet of 48 pages.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Remember, the Special Corn and
Tomato fertilizer of the Phila. and
Smyrna Transportation Co. always
gives best results.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The ladies of the Junior SHAKESPEARE
club have opened tennis court on the
Presbyterian Manse lot, corner OF Ben
son and Commerce street. This will
form a pleasant pastime for the sum-
mer months.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

A gentleman who has a large inter
est in our public school building and
wishes it preserved from injury. wants
through the TIMES to protest against
bows running over and jumping from
one part to another, recent thing,
since the sickness of the janitOr, who
kept watchful eye on these outside
occurrences when he was about.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

With the Mercury registering from
80 to 95 degrees Sunday as it had been
for several days, with man and beast
tagged out from the long unnatural
heat. it was not unnatural that there
should be a slim attendance at the
churches, which was the case IN both
town and country, There was the
usual hot weather crowd in our streets
Saturday night, going home in noisy
way at late hour. The hotter the
weather the larger the Saturday night
crowd, always.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

A month or so ago we noted the
death of Jacob Davis, and elderly
colored citizen of Duck Greek. Satur-
day his widow, who was on a visit to
her children in Philadelphia fell dead
suddenly. The remains will be
brought here for interment tomorrow
afternoon
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

At meeting of the Belmont Driving
Park Association last week the follow
ing permanent organization was ef-
fected: President, Ezekiel Sparks;
Secretary, c. B. Raymond; Treasurer,
DR.. T. G. Moore; Directors, w. M.
Lewis, A. Lee Cummins, A. E. Jar
dine, John Armstrong, George X.
Lofand, Frank Boyer, Daniel Q.
Bailey, James Campbell, Ross Coun-
selman, Benton V. Weldon, John
Martin, John Blizzard, J. B. Counsel
man, George Thompson and DIR. Chi
ton. Drivers tickets, good for one
year, will be issued at five ($5( dollars
apiece, and the bieyelist's ticket VIII
be sold at two ($2) dollars apiece.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Care should be given to your chill
dren's teeth, for it is in childhood
that irregularities are easy of cOrrec-
tion. Simply retention of a first
tooth in place too long will cause a
very unsightly irregularity Of the en-
tire permanent set. DIR. f. IL. GRIER.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The Colorado beetle usually comes
the first part of May after the
potato plants are up, but the intense
heat of last week brought them out two
weeks ahead of time. AS the young
plants are not yet out of the ground,
it would be satisfaction to truckers
to know that they had starved to death.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Kent County justice is being dis
pensed by the Grand Jury and Court
at the Capital this week. They got
down to it on Monday.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

The forcing weather brought out the
music of the lawn mowers last week,
the first heard being in the yard of the
presbyterian Church.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Mrs. Maria Smith advertises else
where a full supply of ice and her agent
Bingham GOldsbOrough will attend to
all orders in Smyrna or Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Now is the time for fruit growers to
Law in their supply of strawberry
checks. You can get elegant satlstac-
ton at the TINES office, in all colors
and up-tO-date workmanship. Before
going elsewhere call and get our estl-
mates and see our line of samples.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

VERDICT FOR MIR. MERRIcK-Last Fri
day the jury in the of c. H. r. Merrick VS..
The Kent Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
after argument by counsel for plaintiff and
defendant, rendered a verdict for Mr.. Mer-
rick for the sum of SO, ,472 .OS, the amount of
| the nolicies with interest from date of loss.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-22

Geo. w. Taylor's Benson Street
machine shop has arisen in the past
week to near its full proportions, and
begins already to look like place Of
business, though there are a number
of details yet to complete.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-10-09
HAPPENIN Of ENGLAND.

A conscientious registrar of births
and deaths at St. Ives, England. recent
ly certified to the death of an infant
aged one minute.
An old lady of Greens Norton, Eng
land. celebrated her Tooth birthday re-
Gently by presenting a stained-glass
window as thanks offering to the par
ish church.
ST. Saviour's church, in Southwark,
where John Harvard was christened,.
has been completely restored, with the
exception of some of the smaller stained
glass windows.
A royal commission on the financial
relations between Ireland and Great
Britain has handed in seven differing
reports and two memorandums as the
nearest approach it can make to an
agreement.
London omnfbuses carried 100000
passengers in the last six months, more
than twice the population of Great
Britain and Ireland. The receipts were
So. 491, no and the profits 1926. 695; 1908
omnibuses travelled 11.68s,O0O miles.
Handel's organ, given by the compos-
er to the London Founding hospital in
1850, is being renovated. Handel played
on it himself at the dedication, when
the crush was so great that gentlemen
were requested ito cume without their
swords and ladies without their hoops"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-10-09
SHORT SCISSoRINGS.

Licenses to sell cigarettes in Fort
Wayne, Ind, cost $500 each, and some
dealers have taken advantage of the
political campaign to circumvent the
law. They sell party buttons and throw
in the cigarettes.
From an old tub well lately dis
covered in the Roman ruins at Silches-
Ter in Hampshire, tub in good preser-
Walton, though the wood is somewhat
rotten, has been taken out. 1t is be-
lieved to be 1000 years old.
The letter E. in old Phoenician manu-
script, had a name which in our Ian
guage signifies window" The letter,
as originally made. bore a strong re-
semblance to the window of house.
The Hebrew name was he, window.
Marriages in Ireland last year were
far above the average, the number be-
ing %. 120, and the average of the Last
ten years $4,000 OF those married
s51h per cent. were able to sign their
names on the register. There were ten
marriages between QuakeFs and only
Eve between Jews.