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Chnlterton, The Boy Poet

Thomas ChattertOn was born at Bristol,
Nov. 20, 1902. He was educated at Coils
tons Blue-coat School where he steadily
read his way through every book in three
circulating Libraries. BY the time he was
fifteen years of age he had written a num-
ber of poems, some of which were quite
valuable
He made for himself glossary of an
chalc words and spelling, and he wrote his
poems in modern language, then sub
stltuted the antique terms. He had these
printed under the name of Thomas ROwlev
amonk Of the fifteen century Some of these
fOrgeries he sent to Horace Walpole saving
that he had found them in an old chest in
ST. Mary RedcliH's church. Walpole was
delighted to have such old specimens for his
collection, and sent to ChattertOn for more.
Chatterton thought that now his fortune
was made and straightway sent another lot
to the unsuspecting WalpOle: but alas for
the hopes Of the youthful poet WalDole's
confidential advisers, Mason and Gray at
once recognized them at their true worth,
and gave ChattertOn notice Of it. Chatter
wrote and asked WalpOle to return his
poems, but as WalpOle was making prepara-
ton to leave home the latter was allowed to
remain unanswered. Chartterton now grew
angry at the apparent neglect of his wishes
and wrote such letter as must have made
WalpOles blood tingle; at any rate he re-
turned the packet without word of ex-
PLANTATION.
When he was seventeen he went to Lon
don, with five pounds in his pocket. re-
solved to live by literature or die. He
went to work and although nearly starving,
refused all help which neighbors would
have been glad to give him. He became
acquainted with Lord Mayor Beckford.
who died before he had time to help the
struggling boy. After this disappointment.
Chatterton lost hope, and on the evening of
the oath Of August. 177O, he went to his
miserable garret, locked his door, DESTROYED
his manuscripts, took poison and died
The thing which makes this early death
so sad Is that Doctor Fry of Oxford hav-
ing seen the ROwley poems and being
pleased with them was about to aid him:
so if Chatterton had have more patience or
If his would-be benefactor had been more
prompt this tragedy would have been
averted
Chatterton takes his place in the field of
literature as the greatest prodigy the world
ever produced. He wrote with all the
vigOr of a master 1t is in his ancient DOems
that his genius is best displayed. In his
lament in Aella he has written in the tend
crest strain; while in his ode to Liberty in
the Tragedy of Goodwin, he has given his
inauguration the boldest scope, showing
that he could fit his language to any
thought.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

THOMAS NAY PIERCE, president of
the Pierce Business College of Phila-
delphia, died on Saturday, aged SO
years. Mr.. Pierce was a native of
Pennsylvania He began life AS a
teacher and established the Pierce
Business College in 1865. He ac-
quired a high standing as an expert ac-
countant, and frequently was called in
to the courts as an expert in forgery
cases and cases involving disputed ac-
counts.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

DELAWARE Prohibitionists held their
State Convention at Dover last week
and endorsed Joshua Levering, of
Maryland, for President. The platform
advocates the elimination of the tariff
question from party politics, the
adoption of gold as the standard of
value, the abolition of the granting of
divorces by legislative enactment and
the suppression of the liquor traffic.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

WAR as an agent Of civilization is
shown in the English advance upon
the Soudan. Railroads, telegraphs and
other appurtenances of civilization are
being introduced to facilitate the adj
vance of the army, and, as the country
is morally certain to be subdued, and
when subdued, to be occupied by
European settlements, the facilities for
civilized intercourse are there to stay.
They would be introduced in time, as
the country was opened to settlers, but
the necessity of having them for mill
tary purposes will hasten their intro
ductiOn by many years.
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KENTON.
Anniversary Of the EpwOrth League Local
and Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, May 1S.-.The 18th Ami
versary of the Epworth League was
celebrated in the M, Il. Church, Sun
day evening, The programme was
very entertaining and we give credit
To eyer-helping members, as they seem
to be earnest workers for good cause.
The Kenton base ball team was
badly defeated by the Smyrna team
last Saturday, but this being the 6rst
game our boys have played we have
bright hopes in the near future for
them, when they have had more prac-
tice. The score: 81 I'd z.
A few of our young people made a
flying trip to Cheswold Monday even
ing last on their wheels, and their re-
tllrn home proved to be more of a
flying trip than they anticipated. ovlinS
to the approaching storm, but as 4baSS
reached home they decided to them
selves that it was better to be ten min
utes too soon than one minnta a, too
late. l'i'o 'oo
!, ~ seems that this town is Asmal in
u slle eseImation OF some peoples but not
y slllalf az 70 escape the sevaee storms
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OBITUARIES.
Mrs. Grow.

Mrs. Mary A. Grow, widow Of the
late Owen Q. Crow, died in Whining
ton Thursday, aged 81 years. Inter-
ment was made in the Methodist Gem
etary Saturday morning, the services
being held at the M, Il, Church.
Mr.. Crew was in charge Of the Della
ware House, this town, some fifty
years ago, afterwards, for a longer
time in charge Of the Smyrna House.
He afterwards bought farm near by
where they lived until disabled by in
creasing years. Mrs. Grow was
spoken of by those who knew her in her
younger as we'll as later years, as being
refined in character and a lovely
woman.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Mr.. ID. p. Davis, a prominent livery
man and merchant Of Goshen, Va, has
this to say on the subject Of rheuma-
tism: Il take pleasure in recommend
ing Chamberlain Pain Balm for rheu-
matism, as know from personal ex-
perience that it will do all that is
claimed for it. A year ago this spring
my brother was laid up in bed with in.
hammatory rheumatism and suffered
intensely. The first application Of
Chamberlain's Palm Balm eased the
pain and the use of one bottle com
pletely cured him. For sale by Cliff
ton Raymond.
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Reduced Rates 70 Pittsburg.

The Prohibition National Conven-
tion will meet in Pittsburg May 27th
to Goth.
For this occasion the B. & o. r. r.
Co. will sell Excursion Tickets from
all points on its lines for all trains of
May oath to Goth, inclusive, valid for
return passage until May 30th, at one
single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will also be sold at coupon
stations of all connecting lines,
The b. x o. maintains double SER
vice of fast express trains, with
through Pullman Cars attached. be-
tween Philadelphia Baltimore, Wash
ington and Pitttsburg. Be sure your
ticket reads via Picturesque B. & O. y
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Delaware & Chesapeake Railway

Broad Street Station, Philadelphia)
April 30, 1896.
The Annual Meeting of the stock
holders Of this Company, and an cleo
for the ensuing wear will he bald -
the office of the Company IN Tastor
Nd, on Wednesday, the Goth day Of
May, 1896, at II. 80 o'clock Al NJ
ROBERT H. CROFT,
ava Secretary.
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Miss Raymond.

Miss Sallie p. Raymond, daughter
of the late John O. Raymond of Leip-
sic, died at her home yesterday in the
Add year Of her age. The cause Of her
death was consumption, OF which she
has been a sufferer for years She was
neice Of Mrs. Angelica Colt Of this
town. Miss Raymond was held in
high esteem in the community in which
she lived. Interment will be made
Thursday afternoon oat 2 o'clock. at
Leipsio.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

By vote 81 to 30 the Senate Friday
passed the Turpie resolution declaring
Colonel Dupont, Of Delaware, not
elected to . seat in the Senate. This
action has been anticipated for several
weeks past, and has been practically
certain since the Populists joined with
the Democrats In forcing An aoree-
ment for the final determination Of the
case at the present session. Upon that
occasion Senators Jones and Stewart
who had formerly been Republicans
and were counted upon to vote with
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Base Bail.

Special Correspondence to the Times
The Smyrna boys were defeated yes
terday, the second time this year, but
we had to play against odds. Seven
of the Townsend players played on the
regular team last year while orr boys
We're mostly high school pupils. We
gave them Q game they will remember,
anyhow. The score
Smyrna ....s 2 0 0 0 04 OIL q 0
Townsend. / 2 / 4 2 0 10 4-15
Struck out. by IasseIl, 8; Phillips, s;
Townsend, Q; Base on balls, by Lassell, 3;
Phillips, 3, Townsend 2. Passed balls,
Beck, B. Pritchard, 2. Wild pitces, I.assell
Phillips. Two-base hits, Hynson, Iassell,
Wick, Phillips, }. Pritchard Hit Iy pitch
ed ball, Phillips, Stevenson. Stolen bases
Phillips, 3; Hynson, Lassell, Weldon, Wick,
Moffett, j. Pritehard.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is a part. It also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR-,
Associate Editor.
S-SUBscRIPTIoN-s1.5 so per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.CO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTIsEMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district of which it
isthe centre, embracing the towns Of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate Of 50
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

The Town Council at its last meet
ing failed to receive any applications
for Town collector This might have
been due to thefact that the Council are
waiting for the one months trial to ex-
pire in the office of Chief Engineer be-
fore any action might be taken. There
is one application, Cosgriff, Beck &
HAZEL, that has been standing while
others have withdrawn. This firm
agrees to bond, collect ali taxes rent
etc, keep a full set of books and settle
at the end Of each year for $40O. One
thing the council wants and that is
when an applicant makes bid and is
elected, that he should atleast stick to
ms agreement. We UNDERSTAND bnat
an effort will be made to have gu Ap-
plicants make their bid in writing
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4 Balky HOrsc.

I remember, remember
a hur~,. We used to own.
An many pleasant ride
I've h d, behind that b8lky roam
one dat drove o. Wnl ltud Beach
And all around the IoUH
And hen drove to Dover but
There the cart broke doau.
hc had been u>i.. il for twenty ca-s.
Aud it Was most ". rI out
So We got ew ore; then, a, Of yore, we went
about
The horse, il never ra:; T. q fast
He went mite too slow
Bat often often he wUuld balk,
And tEUt as worse sou know
II bul~Vd and baked. aud halked, and baked.
30 we lett the team and humeward walked.
AMI deci led never again 10 90
utIl tn horse quit baking su
All. G.
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Emma J. Hazel, Junior Glass.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

In order to have our recitations in
the cool part of the day, when it is
more OF pleasure to recite, we are
having but one session a day. By be-
ginning at eight o'clock A. NJ. and leav-
ing out at one P. NJ. as much time is
devoted to school work as formerly
and the drousiness of hot afternoons
is done away with,
The Athletic Association of the Will
mingtOn High School has invited the
Smyrna boys to take in their sports on
June 4th.
The whole number of pupils attend
ing the Public SchoOlseluring the past
year were four hundred and four.
The Senior Glass was entertained
last Friday by Miss Eva Vickers at her
home on lower Commerce street.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Exzema is a frightful affiiction, 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. Clifton q Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
On TUESDAY,
THE 26th DAY OF MAY. A ID IS

On TUESDAY,
THE Goth DAY OF MAY, A. d. 1896,
at O'Clock P. NJ, the FOIL owing described real
estate to wit:
All that certain farm or tract of land, situated
in Little Creek Hundred, Ken county State of
Delaware bounded and described aS follows to
wit: Beginning at a St0i on the west side of the
public road leading from Bethel Church to Ken
ton and running thence north twenty-three and
three-quarter degrees east fOrty-one and nine
tenth perches to o stone a corner for this tract
thence north eighteen and three quarter degrees
west one hundred and ifty-nine and seven
tenthS percheS to mill pond; ,heace up Dond
and glade about one hundred and seventy. four
perches to the middle of the aforesaid road and
about one perch northeast OF the middle Cf
bridge i'm said road, thence south twept, four
degrees east twenty-five and One-tenth perches
TO the place OF beginning, and containing Fiftv-
three Acres and Twenty-fOur Square Perches az
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 ] Smith and
wife by their indenture dated October g A n
1889, an now OF record in the Office for record
ing deeds for Kent q unity at Dover i'm BOok w
WI o page IS, as Dy reference thereuAtO had
VIII az large appear. Together with ali and Sim
guar inc buildings, fixtures, woods waters
ways easements, improvements privileges ami
appnrtenanceS to the said lands and nremisas
ana TO every OF them belonging or in anywise
MP a4bpeiTlalhlng and every part and parcel thereof
ihe improvements upon which are a tWostorv
frame dwelling house with back building ana
pofcheS attached, barn, stable and other Ruild
lngs, also peach, apple and pear orchards. and
small fruit "1u
Seized and taken in execution as tha nronar,,,
Of THOMAS J. MUNDY and ANNIE ~ iMffNnE
by "''' 'e soiu ior eash
s,,.,o 90, SAMUEL L. SHAW, Sheriff.
9hefln once Dover, Del, Msy 2 1896
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Inc stock-holders Of the Baltimore and
Delaware Bay r. r. Co, met iii Chester
town last Saturday and re-eleced the old
officers. superintendent Stacy x to he
complimented on his skillful inanagemenf
OF the road. lie deserved to be reelected
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Blue Stone at Clifton & Raymond

Blue Stone at Clifton & Raymond's.
Dr. F. L. Grier, dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del.
Strawberries are ripening. The first
of local growth were in market yester-
day.
Use go & O" on oats and grass.
Use &C & t. on Corn, Tomatoes and
Potatoes.
The new woman now knows how it
feels to have a collar button roll under
the bureau.
Root beer extract, two bottles 25 cts
at Clifton & RaymOnd's.
Mrs. Margaret Bailey calls attention
to an important change in ClOaks
Mills, this week. See advertisement.
Buy your fertilizers for truck, oats,
grass, etc, from the Philadelphia and
Smyrna transportation Co. Z
Clifton & Raymond will sell you
Cowgirl wood stains Remember they
are the only stains made that have
the varnish already in them. Z
A chapter of the Junior Order of
American Mechanics will be organized
IN town Thursday night of next week.
The charter membership promises to
be very large.
The Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
pOrtatiOn Co. are running their steam
hay baler daily.
The evangelistic services which have
been going on at the Presbyterian
Church have closed and it is likely
that the Christian EndeavOr Society
will cooperate with the church in short
twilight services during the summer
months.
Have you an old chair, bedstead or
any piece of old furniture that you
want to make look like new, if so get a
fifteen cent bottle of Cowgirl wood
stains, at Clifton & Raymond's, Drug
store.
Don't forget the Strawberry Fete
tomorrow evening. There will be
some chOruses by the little folks.
Supper served Mt ) o'clock. If rain
should prevent its being held out doors,
it will be held in the basement of
the church.
Before selling your surplus hay call
at office of the Phila. and Smyra
Transportation Co. T
Don't forget the "Strawberry Fete''
tomorrow night. The Methodist
Christian Endeavor Society will be
held on the lawn in the rear of the
church and you will be given excellent
entertainment. Admission with sup
per 20 cents.
Cowgirl wood stains are for sale at
| Clifton & RaymOnd's they are made
in seven different cOlors walnut.
Cherry, MOhoganey, light oak, antique
oak, red wood and western maple. A
10 cents bottle will stain six chairs and
table.
The Y. P. S. Christian Endeavor
prayer meetings of Asbury NJ. E.
Church are held every Sunday morn
ing at 0. 30 o'clock in the lecture room
of the church The topic for next
Sunday, May oath: "Christ's Widen
ing Kingdom. All are welcome.
A Musical and Festival will be give1
in the colored Odd Fellows Hall to.
morrow evening under the auspices
of Johnson's Cornet Bad. There will
be plenty Of music; Prof. Harper will
bring his cOrnet band from Dover anC
with our. band, will give street parade
After the concert the festival will take
place An admission of 10 cents will
be charged.
A fhunda,. efopro ,,oaaad osa,. G,,o,,,. ,, .
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Several showers and an easterly
storm to-day, has given some of the
rain badly needed.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
Town Taxes.

will be at the Office of Alderman II. G.
Budd on Thursday and Friday, Nav 2lst
and 22nd, from 9 A. n until P. NJ. To re-
ceiye Town Taxes for the year 1896. All
taxes paid on dates above named "a discount
of per cent. will be made
By order of the Board,
Alb II. S. ANTHONY.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
FOR RENT.

THE LOWER ROOM IN ODD FELL
lows Hail can be rented for IA store room
or by the night for festivals, suppers. ban
quets, &c. Apply to
56tf " F. BROWN
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.

CLOAK'S MILL. which has been shut
down for repairs, has changed hands and is
now run by a competent miller, who So
Hcits the patronage Of all former custom
ers.
Mrs. MARGARET BAILEY.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
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., 1896-05-20
Half Barrel Baskets, Berry Quarts,
GRAPE CRATES, &c.
W. G. HILL, Clayton, Del.

GHERIFF'S SALE
- BY virtue of a writ of Levari Facias to me
directed, will be exposed to Pub ic sale in front
OF the County Building. in the town of Dover
Delaware
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
NATIONAL PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
SINGLE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIPE
To PITTsBCRG VIA PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD

For the National Prohibition Con-
ventiOn, to be held at Pittsburg. Pa.
May p, %, and %, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell from Nav
"a to 26, inclusive, excursion tickets
from all points on its system to Pitts
burg and return, at single fare for
the round trip mo less rate than p
cents. These tickets will be good for
return passage until May 30, inclusive.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Young mothers dread the Summer months
on account of the great mortality among
children, caused By bowel troubles. Perfect
safety may be assured those who keen ON
hand DeWitt's Collie & Cholera cure. and adj
minister it promptly. For cramps. bilious
colc, dysentery and diarrhua, it affords in
stant relief. Clifton * Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

A thunder storm passed over Smyrna
Monday afternoon accompanied with
cyelonic tendencies. There was only
a sprinkle of rain but the wind blew
furiously for a short while, taking off
the limbs of several shade trees about
town and blowing down fences etc.
In the evening another storm came up
and settled down to a steady rain for a
greater part Of the evening. 1t was
very refreshing to the crops in general
The School children are now looking
forward TO commencement week June
the 22nd 23rd and oath. The exercises
promise to be Of a more interesting
character this year than over before.
On Monday the 22nd the graduating
class will be addressed by Rev. Stanley
i. Crabbs, Of Reading, Pa. Tuesday
the 23rd will be recognized as class
day and much amusement will be in
store for those who attend the exer-
cises that evening. Wednesday night
will be Commencement proper and
President of the School Board, John
II. Hoffecker will present the fourteen
graduates with diplomas.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Mrs. Eva X. Boehmler & Bro, of
the Smyrna Confectionery and Bakery
open their ice cream saloon for the
summer. See change of advertisement
next week.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

DR.. FL. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Did you ever have your picture
taken? Try Cummings the photo
grapher who is here every Wednesday,
and you'll be so pleased that you will
want one of each of the members of
your family.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
iHIomlny tHulled Corn. Elegant lunch in
Milk. Ct. can 1Oc.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Joseph r. Cummins has been
awarded the contract for carrying the
mail between our post Office and the
depot
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

The Steamer Ella will omit trip
Tuesday, May goth from Philadelphia
and Thursday, May 28th from Smyrna.
This trip is omitted to undergo repairs
and be back on schedule as adver-
tised, in time to be ready for strGwber-
ries.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Geo. w. Taylor having moved shops
and machinery to a more quiet place,
is now ready for business and may be
found at his new quarters on Benson
street opposite the Presby terian
Church. See advertis ement.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Friday will be "Opening day" at
Belmont Driving Park and an interest
ing race program will be arranged.
There will be four races: a colt race, a
:. 40 class race, a ,. 80 class race and a
free for all race. Music will be fur
nished by the Diamond State Band.
Admission 25 cents: ladies admitted
to grand stand free.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Remember, the Special Corn and
Tomato fertilizer Of the Phila. and
Smyrna Transportation Co. always
gives best results.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20
The SMYRNA TIMES.
,SuzYZHH. DEL.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 10th, 1896
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

A Musical and Festival will be given
in the colored Odd Fellows Hall to-
morrow evening under the auspicies
of Johnson's COrnet Bad. There will
be plenty Of music; Prof. Harper will
bring his cornet band from Dover and
with our. band, will give street parade.
After the concert the festival will take
place An admission of 10 cents will
be charged.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

The evangelistic services which have
been going on at the Presbyterian
Church have closed and it is likely
that the Christian Endeavor Society
will cooperate with the church in short
twilight services during the summer
months.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Suits IS, Sc, 81, IS, $40, SO. SIS,
SIS, $50.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Before selling your surplus hay call
at office of the Phila. and Smyra
Transportation Co. T
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Don't forget the "Strawberry Fete"
tomorrow night. The Methodist
Christian Endeavor Society will be
held on the lawn in the rear of the
church and you will be given excellent
entertainment. Admission with sup
per 20 cents.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

The Y. P. S. Christian Endeavor
prayer meetings of Asbury NJ. E.
Church are held every Sunday morn
ing at 9. 30 o'clock in the lecture room
of the church. The topic for next
Sunday, May 24th: "Christ's Widen
ing Kingdom. All are welcome,
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Don't forget the Strawberry Fete
tomorrow evening. There will be
some chOruses by the little folks.
Supper served at ) o'clock. If rain
should prevent its being held out doors,
it will be held in the basement of
the church.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

Cowgirl wood stains are for sale at
Clifton & RaymOnd's they are made
in seven different colors walnut,
Cherry, Mohoganey, light oak, antique
oak. red wood and western maple. A
10 cents bottle will stain six chairs and
a table.
Smyrna times., 1896-05-20

The Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
pOrtation Co. are running their steam
hay baler daily.