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Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

Not only those who remember when
we had ten times as much land in tim
ber as now, but those who of later
years who have been observant of the
devastation of our woods, have a spec
ial interest in the subject of Forestry
that is now claiming a large share of
both the older and the pararie States.
A country denuded of its trees has a
dry, arid look. Besides, a heavily
timbered district equalizes the moist
ure, gives a more even flow to the cur
rent streams, and is in sOmeway gen
orally considered to have an influence
on the rainfall that comes to us in
growing showers. The time is coming
and is now here when more attention
must be given in all the older States to
tree growing. The white oak for
building purposes, the walnut for fur
niture and the chestnut for fencing
might be named among those that will
be most largely needed in the future.
There are spots on many farms that
could be advantageously appropriated
to growing trees.
Mr.. ThOs. B. Coursey in late pri-
vate note to the editor urging the
necessity of a greater attention to
Forestry, notes the following personal
experiences:
''This is a matter that I would like
to have brought before the young agri-
culturists of the present time. l allude
to the subject of Forestry. And as L
do not wish to come before the public
to prominent and frequent as perhaps
some might view the subject as a self
laudatiOn, l will therefore give you
some facts which if it meets your ap-
prOval you may weave into an editorial
and thereby do much good.
''In 1910 bought the farm where I
now reside. 1t was then destitute of
timber of any kind not even under
growth for fire wood. planted chest
nut and walnut and sOwed pine seed on
a piece of worn-Out land. l have now
about eight acres in timber and have
been cutting saw-logs and fire wood
from it for 25 years, perhaps longer. 1
was in my 34th year when l planted it
and now have chestnuts running nine
feet six inches in circumference, MAX
ing saw-lOgs Is feet each and some
about 75 feet high You have seen the
timber and know whereof l speak.
''The first growth of pine and chest
nut have nearly all been cut, but they
have renewed the ground about as
evenly as at first. The chestnuts are
coming mp all over the woods some
hundreds of yards distant from the par
ent trees, presuming that the nuts were
carried by ground squirrels and buried
but not found when wanted.
4'There are but few farms that have
not some out-of-the-way corner or
waste land that might be devoted to
this purpose.
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Brilliant B. M. S. K. Reception.

The leading fashionable social event
of the holidays was the B. NJ. S. K.
reception, given at the home of Miss
Florence Layton Hall, on North Main
street, Monday evening. From year
to year these receptions are growing
more in popular favor until now thev
are assuming such proportions that
scarcely home in town is large enough
to entertain the guests Notwith-
standing the inclement weather which
prevailed throughout the day on Mon
day, there was large attendance and
those who went were amply repaid bv
the splendid entertainment and genial
hospitality of this little band of mystic
workers.
The house was neatly decorated with
ivy, mistletoe, and holly. The recep-
tion room was rich with tasty designs.
In almost every conceivable place were
displayed these green decorations in
tertwining chandelier, over hanging
the parlor mirror, and window lodges
and then, where convenient, were
blended with folds of blue bunting to
designate the club colors, dear to every
B. M. S. X. member. The piano was
completely covered with potted plants.
In the hallway the same decorations
were in evidence. The orchestra was
half hidden behind bank of palms in
the far recess of the hall and then
winding in and out of the banister, ex-
tending clear to the second story were
folds of blue bunting and ivy. All
through the library and dining-room
was this same neat, handy work of the
mystic circle.
The Introducing Committee-Mrs
Nan HOfecker Hall, Miss NJ. Elizabeth
Denney and Miss Edith Collins attired
IN evening dress, as were all the club
members, met the guests and ushered
them to the receiving-room, where, with
due formality, they were graciously
received by Mrs. Alyerda Wilson
Fleming, the clubs president; Miss
Bertha Louisa Hoffecker, the clubs
secretary; Miss Florence Layton Hall,
the hostess, and Miss Mabel Thomp-
son.
The guests after being introduced
were at the disposal of the genial hos
pitality of the B. NJ. S. X. members
and their many guests. 1t was a sea-
son of social greeting, inter -pleasantries
and good cheer. Anything in the ma
ture of extreme fOrmality was hardly
tolerated, for you could not go any
where but what you would be met by
some of the Entertaining Committee
Miss Alyce Spruance, Miss F. Estelle
Waters, Miss Henrietta w. Tschudy.
Miss M. Elizabeth Hall, Miss Margaret
FAIRIES and Mrs. Maia Farrell Waller.
Now and then neat overture would
be struck up by the orchestra, behind
the palms, which would enliven the
crowd, especially those who were de- |
Votees of Terpsichore.
All guests before leaving were taken |
N charge by Mrs, Mary Hall Megcar,
Mrs. Nora Cotton Brown, Miss Ella
5mithers-the dining-roOm Committee.
The elegant repast was in charge of
Caterer George M. Stevenson.
There were q large number present
md the sixth annual reception was
'olced by all as a most charming and
'uecessful affair, After the older peo-
pie had left the mazy waltz was struck
Up and continued until "Home, Sweet
Home" closed the cheering festivities
# the evening, The guests present
Turing the evening numbered from 14O
% 100.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
LElPSIC.
"Ordall-Barnett Nuptials.-Christmas
Entertainments.-LOCal and Per.
sOnaI mention.

special correspondence to the Times.
LEIPsIc, Dec. 3O.-On Christmas day the
sportsmen of this vicinity had some fine
sport shooting at some blue rock.
A turkey weighing thirty pounds was shot.
The shooting for it was at dead mark.
tfty yards away. 1t was won by Mr.. J. w.
Thomas.
Ihe farmers are very busy getting off
Their corn. Every day you can see several
teams waiting to be unloaded.
A young man, who has been here for a
few days gave a very nice entertainment in
the Ladies' Aid Society's Hall on Saturday
evening. He is very clever slight-of-hand
performer and ventriloquist
On Christmas Eve, at 3 O'Clock p. NJ.
George Wordall and Josephine Barnett were
united in the holy bonds of matrimonv nv
the Rev. I. C. Smoot, pastor of Wyoming
M. h. Church. The usual serenade took
place that evening. Mr. Barnett, the father
of the bride, has been very sick. but IS nov,
getting better. The serenaders could not
under the circumstances make as much
noise as they wished to make.
The Christmas entertainment at the NJ
E. Church, was success. The music and
singing was very entertaining. The children
knew their peicea very well and smoke dis
tinctly. The cAelir had-sousea very a,.nro.
PIRATE selectiuis which were ninyea WITH
great skin b be oreapist, Mss Lulu
Slaughter
What plsased the httfe ones most was
sante CLAUS eomibg down the chimney amid
a shosFsf Of snow, and the restlessness of
his feindeaFs that were awaiting his re-
app earance so as to make off for other parts.
The me1nbers of the NJ. P. Church held
their Entertainment the same evening
the program was similar. The music was
performed by Miss Annie Sylvester. Both
had very attentive audience.
PERSONAL Wilson Marvel, is visiting
his brother, William Marvel Mr.. Clarence
Nosheu IS visiting Mr.. Isaac Dennev. near
tins town.--Miss jamie Preston and brother
Howard, have been visiting their mother.
Mr.. Quinn and wife and Mrs. Mary Hutson.
have been the guests of Mrs. Wilson,
MIR. Wilmer Rawley, has been VISITING
friends here.-Miss Nora Bradley, is the
guest of Mrs. Lindale.-Mr. Samuel Wood.
has moved to town, where expects to stay
for some time.-NIr. Charles Fouraker and
wife, were the guests of Mr.. John L. Scot
ten on Christmas day.-Mr. John Wilton.
has been very sick. He has been suffering
with fever. Some timo ago he was struck |
On the head by the boom of the vessel on |
which he was working and has suffered with
MS head since,
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
zIG ZAG

hENToN' Dec. 3O.-The Sunday School
had thelr annual treat on Saturday after
noon Dec 28th. Owing to the revival boir,,
III progress no special programme had beon
piahhed' but after some music. and a ,,.s,...r
anu the gltt OF a generous package of n,,t.
ana candy the little ones departed with t,o
happy feeling that they had not been for
gotten.
The w. G. T. T. gave an entertainment
on Saturday evening, consisting Of raadina
rescltations and music rendered by friends
and members Of the Union and the Loval
Temperance League Some of the cbiIdr.,,
desirve especial mention.
Sylvia and Susie Arthurs sang VERY
sweetly.
Master Oscar Hoffeckor gave a nice ra,.i+,-
tatlon as also did Masters Baker Taylor. Geo.
Hotfecker, Geo. Forest, and others Tb.
National Convention was brought forward
IN a paper by Mrs. Prouse, and speech b,.
the Pastor, who always says Amen to All
W. q. L. U. work. At the close of the
entertainment package Of cake tied with
the white ribbon was presented with the
compliments of the W. c. T. L. to each one
present.
The Epworth League will hold a business
meeting on Friday evening, Jan. 3. at &
O'Clock, for the purpose of electing officer,
for the ensuing year.
The officers Of the past year are as fol-
lows: President, Harry Wright; First Vice
PRESIDENT, q. NJ. Prouse; Second Vice
President, Kate c. Graham; Third Vice
President, Ella Pardee; Fourth Vice Presi-
dent Lille Attix; Secretary, j. T. Bur
rouges; Treasurer, w. c. Wright. OMEGA
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

During the good weather we were
having last week and the week before
they were having excessive rains and
devastating floods in the western states
The value Of the corn lost in single
valley -thas Of the Usage River. In
Missouri during the food is estimated
at 50, 900, 900. The amount of the loss
is partly sccounted for by the phenome-
nal yield Of corn this year and partly
by the fact that the rainfall in that
section was equally phenomenal but
this is only one Of many instances
which go to show that one Of this
country's great economic problems in
the immediate future will be the con-
troll OF its rivers and the prevention Of
floods which must grow more disas-
trous as the country becomes more
populoas, more eosely titled and the
forests cut down aAd cleared up.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
KENTON.
Accident to A. o. ROe-The Revival Services
-LOcal-PersOnal.

kENToN, Dec. 3O.-Last Saturday night
traln No. 291 due at KentOn 5.53 p. NJ. when
about half way between Clayton and Ken
ton some unknown person threw a niaca of
wood through one of the car windows in i,,r,,
ing TWO OF the passengers. Mr.. A. b Roe Of
Greensborough, Md, was severlv emf aI,ort
the face with broken glass and Il lady si+tin,,
near was also slightly cut.
The Epworth League will boll a.. ..
business meeting next Friday night jam
ary 3rd to elect officers for the ensnir,,
year All the members are reouested 70 10
present. j. F. Burrows, Sec.
The revival service which has been in ,,.,.
gress for the last three weeks has mot ,,;41,
grand success there having been to da+o La
tween 90 and so conversions. Our pastor.
Rev. j. T. Prouse, has been putting forth
great efforts to win the entire town and
community for Christ. He will hold 1na.t
ings Monday, Wednesday and Frida,.
mornings of this week between the hours nf
3 and O'Clock for the expressed purnosa r.,
effect prayer far those that are NOT saved
We hope that the good work will go on and
that there will be many more souls saved
That Kenton will be noted for its Christie,
piety.
PERsoNAL;-Stanley NJ. Arthurs and NJ
N Bailey of Goldey's College, are spend
ing the holidays home with their parents
-. W. Graham, Attorney at law. Of
Philadelphia, is spending few davs will,
ms ~ ia'her' Miss Bertie Williams. of
Garuo'a' Is the guest Of Mrs. W. r. VIII
n"ms'--Miss Maggie Arthurs of Middle
town. Is at home. Miss Viola Prou.o ~
Delaware College, is home.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
insurance Notice.

,..l Ihe e A ANNUAL Meeting Of the Policv-borI
Company will be held At tbc af,ina t ,'t'.i.
Company in Dover. on Wednnsdo,. VI tH ,i-'
r FIFTEENTH day of january. 1896. LGt,ve..,. .l,
NE me hours of 10 A. N. and 1 p. NJ. ut With
Iiih' IIiiih' AN election Will be- held for tIr..
directors, to serve for three wears
Do,.,n H., WM. DENNEY, Secretary.
~ -. --Oll, IlIJ. 10
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

Congressman James G. Mcguire, Of
San Francisco, had the boards at the
Opera House on Friday night, making
an address of over two hours on the
Single Tax question. Mr.. Maguire is
OF hne personai presence on the stage,
talks readily, but without incident,
aneedote, bumor or luminosity. His
talk was very much the same as the
score Of speakers who have preceded
him on this subject in our town.
Where he went beyond them in the
ultimate result Of single tax as an ap-
Piled system, his friends say he did not
teach the socialism that was inferred
by close listener. There was fair
attendance, and the speaker seemed to
be pleased with the attention Of his
audience.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

Many merchants are well aware that
their customers are their best friends
and take pleasure Ia supplying them
with the best goods obtainabie. AS IA
instance we mention Perry b Cameron
prominent druggists Of Flushing, Mich.
They say: 'We have no hesitation in
Recommending Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to our customers, as il is the
best cough medicine We have ever sold,
and ways gives satisfaction:s For
sale 20 and so cents per bottle by
Cli&M n " Raymond. SMYRNA.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
Store House for Rent

l.. inc IAe desirable and well-establi,he,l stor..
RI,ni.I.io {IusC aIo dwelling attached, situated in
2l"' ~! n 'h"l[q, Delaware; now in tenure If
W. II. Watson. Possession given March
lst' 1896. Apply either by letter or in -',, nar -
,.c Mrs. S. ESTHER CU-NNIINS
I'LL SMYRNA Del
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

ded couple and handsome collation.
was served. A number of guests were
present from distance. The brides
presents were unusually numerous
and handsome.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
REWARD.

II the ID, dress that was lost betwo.r S,or,,...
ana ana Thomas Corner on SATURDAY r,.,ii'-, 'I''
~ D.. ~ - l992' is returned to Mis- Sylvester
$500 will be given and no question. ..l i 1I
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

Clarence Raymond, G. Davis Brown,
W. M. Busteed, R. D. Hofecker, Jr
DR.. F. L. Grier, Harry Tschudy, jaw
Lassell, Howard Jones, Will Diehi.
Steward Wilds, John Hustled.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
The SMYRNA TIMES.

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 2 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 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
R0BT. ID, ,HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS-S S-SUBsCRIPTIoN-S1.50 per annum. No
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
isihe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, CheswOld, Leipsic &C. A rate of so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising A special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The rain of Thursday evening was
accompanied by strong blasts of wind.
especially between eight and nine
O'Clock. During the storm very large
willow tree that stood in front of one of
the tenant houses at ''Woodlawn" near
town was broken to pieces and had to be
cut down, Dead limbs from the shade
trees were scattered all along the
streets the next morning. The high
wind of Monday night also did damage
to trees and fences. The most serious
damage, perhaps, Of the Thursday
night storm was at the farm Of Jas. W.
Anthony-the utter destruction of a
building 8Ox22 feet, in which there
were from 80 to 20 tons of hay, a part
OF it falling on and killing one of his
best cows,
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF ~
SJ',,, S2tockhoiders Of The PhiladelpIi. ~ ~
be held bIliS dt la H. irGaFa5portation Gap COMPANY vii
the town Of Smyrna, Del. on TI]lE,l.i,'', u u
January u, 1896, at , p. NJ. '''''Al'
l2253t A. E. JARDINE, Scc'y and .r,....
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The mild weather before and during
the great holiday while not typical Of
the ice and snow incident 70, the
Christmas season, was nevertbeless
good for shopping purposes, and we
are glad to know that it was generally
sansfaetsry in business way. A few
qua not come up to a year ago, while
others exceeded it, and taking the con-
diton Of things altogether. it probabIv
went beyond the general expectation
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

Postmaster Reynolds tells us that
the holiday business through the post
Office exceeds that of last year.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

To have it charged" is such an easy
way of shopping, but January bills
come sure and certain.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The Pradznik which was to have
been held in the chapel of st. Peters
by the ladies of st. Peters Guild Fri
day night, has been postponed for the
present.
The Georgia Cracker" will be the
subject of H. w. J. Ham at the Opera
House this evening, the first night of
the New Year. He will doubtless have
q good house.
The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of lErs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening Jan 7th.
Full attendance is requested. Annual
election of officers. SEC.
Policies in the Kent County Mutual
Insurance Company expire Jan. 1.
The company is now ready to receive
payment of the premiums and w. o.
Hoffecker and assistants are kept busy.
The EpwOrth League of Friendship
Church will hold a "Mother Goose"
social the 7th of January, at the resi-
dence of Alexander Deakyne, for the
benefit of the church benevolences.
By Order of Committee.
The Smyrna House changes proprie-
tors to-day, Chas. J. Armstrong hay
ing leased it to John Armstrong, for
merly of the Mddletown Hotel, and
gone with his family to the "Red
Nil, right near ElktOn, which he has
bought. Mr.. Armstrong has greatly
improved the Smyrna House, but de-
sired change of business. His sue
is a veteran hotel man, hav-
ing been a boniface number of years
each in both Chestertown and Middle
town.
We noted in the last issue of the
TINES that carriage going from Smy-
rna to Townsend on the previous
Saturday night had new dress, or the
therefor, stolen from it while
passing along the road. 1t has since
that carriage going through
Lhe lower part of this town the same
night to ThOrOughfare Neck met with
l similar loss. but the greater misfor-
tune in the latter case was, that it was
1 wedding dress.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

Eva K. Behmler & Bro. besides
fresh bread, pies, cakes ETC., are max
ing a run on tafies.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
FOR RENT.

STORE HOUSE on COMMERCE
Street, formerly occupied by ", I
Porter. Possession Immediately. or
March LIST. For particulars, apply TO
JOS. B. FAIRIES.
1120tf SmI-rna Ia
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
FOR RENT.

A TWO-STORY DWELLING HOUSE
on MI. vernon street. third door west Of
Delaware. South side. Apyly to
... W. H. BAGGS.
AIIo'I Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The Pradznik which was to have
been held in the chapel of st. Peters
by the ladies of st. Peters Guild Fri
day night, has been postponed for the
present.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The usual watchnight services were
held last night at the Methodist church,
from 1890 to 12 o'clock, to greet the
advent Of the new year. Rev. Mr..
Stengle purposes to observe with the
churches in general, the ''Week Of
Prayer for the conversion Of the world
The hrst week in the new yearly
holding services every evening.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

These are the days when you need to
watch for Overheated stoves.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

Is it "'overwork" that has filed fli....
try with nervous dyspeptics ?-tha. o3n- ,.4n-
me tI; iesh off their bones, the vitality ffSg. f,
cintdd ch[lr blood and makes them feeble. a8 ,a
lng' overeating Of indigestiblc .tIF ''ok, ,
other Notwithstanding. and
Ihe remedy is an artifcially digc,r.J e.,
stl, sach as the Shaker Digestive Cordial ir'
stead OF irritating the alre& l.. ipH...lilI, ID,
stomach the Cordial gives it "A chance.
ny honnshlng the system itself and J...'..'
ing other food taken with it. So f.-i'-.'
,T5 ,1TyFelSlh return. Is not the idea ra,i.,.ii
diat,1 mt Eor'aI IA IS palatable and relieve. I',@.
VIM veiUa'' no ,o money rlsked to decide On IL.
Il ~ cent triaI bottle does that.
D.-1&oL L4&oL Is the best medicine for cL.I4,..
I1oclor7 recommend it in place of Ca--ar.ioIH'
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
FOR RENT.

4 VERY COMFORTABLE HOUSE
with water and gas, on Mt. Vernon street
Possession Immediately.
go. W. NJ. BELL.
A4oI Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
Public Sales.

Thursday, Jan. 9th.-Stock, farming
implements, &c, Alex. Pleasantons
near Raymond's School House.
" Weldon, Auctioneer.
Thursday, Jan. 3Oth Stock. nsoe
young mules and farming inn,.k
ments, &C., James X, Orrell. 'ssnnh 81
Side" B. V. Weldon, Actiohne4
Monday, Feb. 3d. Stock and farm VII
implements, &C., Eugene Grow. On
the road to Bombay Hook Light
House. D. v Weldon, Auc
Tuesday, Feb. 1lth. Stock ana fas,,
ing implements, &c., WIN. II s,nstb
near Garrison's Mill. Bv Weldon
Auctionesr,
wednesday, Feb. 18TH stoeh farm
ing implementlg &c Of Prank
Denney, Atty. ,Not'0lealcrn
II you need a go,,sYnasfsn.,ss 70 nurifv
your blood, give nervh nsssngtb and
ouiid up your tsntiry ssstem, take
Hoods Sarsapaglaa * p2events sick
ness by making nxA bl6od. Hoods
Pills cure pauss Aeadacbe indi-
ssaHon ana plllH 25e,
Itsjust as easy d M a.s. sstablns on our, -.
.s,,.I 9 anything elss shad N the
or cough on J5'o bs "a. Es on an opep
Medicine: bes zH N 4AA sa.@d before setter \
raymond. lion d /
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01
A NewsDaDer fo.

Although very, e+r, iNnantS.
giving 9Thg N much attention to IT'S politics and
appeaTS Hs SfH nv dn@tb9E YSGf Tr6s h@sSg
Of the best newspapers in the Is Probably oSs
for business man. Its @, United STAT
anot6fors M%F6ft has a5d dl2#ng q been dg ndgrjP Produce
the markets, when published ini!;; ,n$ fact that
Tribune, also, always makes "a a The Dmir
lT;I m9nd for The Daily. In eyelp, "a Special DE-
Mar%ets M24s t4GgS of gTest as 4s2 Isue Eo General c
and merchants. The man in CaJifpprr Producers
year or to ago. gained from that art3 ma who
dIl nlnt' which enabled him to sell bisu bGisuele, a
only one of those who have been 'ii'lage, s
by the market articles Of The ..I',ggih'g-hted
50 far as the news Of the day and ,d'''H3ne.' aH
olI other features, which make a good Dn WI. the
and which business man must ,ppapr
concerned, The Tribune is n'',n., ~'ng' are
IHere .Ii Will probably be special d"Iagte
this year for its excellent Almanac f,r ILlald lald
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The Georgia Cracker" will be the
subject of H. w. J. Ham at the Opera
House this evening, the first night of
the New Year. He will doubtless have
O good house.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The San Francisco Minstrels had
Saturday night, the closing night Of
the holiday week, at the Opera House.
They kept up the reputation of Min
strels for broad, stale and laughable
jokes. but have little regard for the
finer grain Of social customs and morals
that is the basis of good society. The
lobby was crowded.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

More turkeys were provided for the
great annual feast just passed il is
thought than ever before in this town.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

The public schools will open tO-mor-
row, after a good holiday.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-01

B. a. HAZEL has bought of Charles
Collins the 25 acres of ground, near
town, recently inherited from his
brother, John E. Collins.