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Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

IL often happens that the doctor is
ont OF town when most needed. The
two year old daughter of j. Y. Sehenck,
OF Caddo, Ind. Ter, was threatened
with Group. He writes; "My wife in
sisted that / go for doctor at once,
but as he was ont of town, purchased
a bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, which relieved the child immed-
diately." " A bottle of that remedy in
the house will often save the expense
OF a doctors bill, besides the anxiety
always occasioned by serious sickness.
When it is given as soon as the croupy
cough appears, 1t will prevent the at
Jack Thousand OF mothers always
keep II IN their homes. The 25 and so
cent bottles Tor sale by Clifton & Ray
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

OwING to the sudden illness of juror
Larsen, the famous ThOrne murder
case in which Mrs. Mack is the princi-
pie witness, will have to be postponed
and probably a new trial commenced.
This cold-bloOded murder which lays
between Mrs. Mack and Thorne is
arousing the whole country.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

EVIDENTLY the right kind of mater
ial is in George NJ. Pullman's sons.
They have gone to work in the Pull
man shops in Chicago at salaries of
$45 to $50 each per month, and say
that they mean to work their way up to
show that they can be trusted with
some of their fathers millions. 1t has
been stated that their millionaire
father signifed in his will that if they
showed themselves capable of being
trusted with more wealth they were to
receive it.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
ROBBERY AT KENTON.
THE STORE OF Mr.. F. A. JOHNS ENTERED
OVER 500 WORTH OF GOODS
STOLEN

Last Friday night when the wind
was blowing stiff gale and drowning
other noises in the nearby village of
Kenton, thieves went to F. A. Johns
store and pried open the window next
to VIM. II. Moore, and gained en-
trance. 1t was between midnight and
one o'clock, when everything was
quiet, save the raging of the wind.
Once inside the thieves had everything
their own way. They plundered the
whole store. Mr.. Johns had left the
key on the inside of the front door.
and when the robbers had gained en-
trance they could easily unlock the
door and make way with their BOOTY.
Among the things stolen were: thirty
pairs of shoes, one dozen pair of trous-
ers, three dozen shirts, two telescopes.
two hand bags, storm coat and a gum
coat.
Mr.. John F. Bell was the first to no
tice the plumber. He went to the store
about six o'clock the next morning to
make purchase and found the store
open and i'll a torn-up condition. He
at once notified Mr.. Johns. The
thieves had made a big haul, and in
fact they threw lot of goods out the
window which they did not take away
with them. The supposition is thew
had all they could carry.
Mr.. Jones telegraphed to stations
along the line and also sent dispatch
to the State detectives. No clue has
yet been found. The robbers made a
clean haul, and made their escape to
parts unknown.
While party of gunners were ont
cunning in woods near Green Spring
yesterday, Vincent Cats, one of the
number, found one of the telescopes
filled with goods, but no information
could be gained as to how it got there.
nor would it furnish them any wav to
track the thieves. Mr.. Johns places
his loss at $1OO
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Henry Watterson's brilliant, beauti-
full and affecting grafton upon Abra-
ham Lincoln is a contribution to liter
ature no less than to oratory. No pic
ture Of the great martyr has been so
wildly drawn, no picture of the great
martyr has been so picturesquely col
ored as this one, drawn and colored bv
a Southerner who once was rebel in
heart and in act 1t is an imperish-
able wreath on Lincoln's imperishable
tomb in the hearts of his countrymen.
- But it not only eliminates
Abraham Lincoln's character. It also
throws a light upon the present feel
ing of the South, of which Mr.. Waiter
son Is the foremost representative.
chicago E'Uening Journal.
Mr.. Watterson will deliver this same
lecture on Wednesday evening, Dec.
9Th, in the Smyrna Opera House. No
one should miss hearing him. Tick
cts 80 and so cents. Course ticket for
every night during the Institute, 81 90.
including reserved seats.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

KENTON PERSONALS: - Mr.. Rufus
Hutchinson, of Taylor's Bridge, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Hutchinson. - Mrs.
Annie Gregg is visiting her son, w.
B. Gregg, i'll Wilmington. Miss Ollie
Wilson. of Dover, is the guest of Miss
Bertha Bailey.-Mrs. Ann PaEvis and
daughter, Miss Lola, Of Dover, spent
last week with her cousin, Mrs. E. H.
Walker. Mr.. William H. Cooper. Jr.,
of Wilmington, is in town on a gun
ming trip. Mr.. D. S. Wids is con-
valescing after spell of sickness. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. David Clark attended
the Local Preachers Association in
Millington on Saturday and Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

H E SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon at 2 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. 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.
RMS-SUBscRIPTION-S1.5 per annum. If
paid strictly in advance S1OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district Of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate Of so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

The event in college and athletic cir
cles the past week was the football con-
test on Saturday last between Harvard
and Yale. There has been an unhappy
rupture between these two Universe
ties, and the renewal of athletic rela-
tions with them was signalized by the
failure of either side to score against
the other in a tremendous contest.
Doubtless both teams were disappoin-
ted, but q fair measure of contentment
will succeed to the first pangs Of grief.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
pissnncs Of the Rlood md S.-r..

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
hy Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease Of
the blood, nerves and stomach. chronic
ar otherwise, succumbs 10 Browns Iron
BitterS. Known and used for nearly u
quarter Of century, it stands to-day fore.
most among our most valued remedies.
BrownssIrOn Bitters is sold.by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Policemen Jones and Garner had
lively time on Saturday evening in ar
resting two negroes for disorderly con-
duct. These law breakers were Oliver
johnson and William Todd. When
the former was taken in hand, the lat
ter intefered with his arrest. He was
a big negro and the officers found the
need of assistance in taking him to the
lookup. Policeman Garner called
upon several men on the street who
were standing looking on the scene,
but no one responded. Policemen
Jones and Garner finally got control
of Todd after severe clubbing and he
with johnson was lodged in our town
jail for the night. One was fined with
costs $3.50 and the other $3.50. Po-
liceman Garner was inclined to hand
in the names of those who refused to
assist him, and had he done so the law
would have been meted out to them.
There is a clever fine for refusing the
call of an officer.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery OF the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constitution
and blliousness. Please buy and try box
OF Z. G. G. to-day; 10, -. 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

J. NJ. Thirswend, of Grosbeck. Tex. saw.
that when he has "a spell Of Indigestion. and
feels bad and sluggish, be takes two Of
DeWltt,s Llttle Early Risers at night, and
ne Is all night the next morning Many
thousands of others do the same thing. Do
you? Clifton q RAYMOND.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

William Pennington, of Newark.
died on Friday from the effect of hav
ing bis hip dislocated by kick from a
horse.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
FOR RENT.

The DWELLING now in tenure of
Nathaniel Pratt, ON Commerce Street.
POSSESSION given the first of next March
VIM. b. COLLINS,
1llO4 SMYRNA Del
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

The Avenue Church of Milford, has
invited the Rev. Thomas E. Martin
dale, d. D., to return as pastor next
conference year.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

The committee appointed by the last
Quarterly Conference to select pastor
for this charge next year, will meet the
official members of NJ. E. Church i'm
mediately after prayer meeting this
evening, to have action taken upon
their selection. A full attendance is
requested.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Congressman L. Irving Handy has
been elected a member of the Sons of
the American Revolution of Whining
ton.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

You can't afford to risk your life by al
lowing cold to develop into pneumonia or
consumption. Instant relief and certain
cure are afforded by One Minute Cough
Cure, Clifton d Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

There will be a special meeting of
the w. G. T. U. at the home of Miss
Sue Hudson, on Monday, Nov. %, at
2 p. N. The object of this meeting is
to pack a box to send to the Industrial
Home in Wilmington for Thanksgiv-
ing. Ali the ladies of the Union are
requested to take or send either gro
ceries or vegetables, to be packed in
this box. SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

There will be cake walk contest be-
tween Smyrna and Dover colored per-
sons at Dover ON Thanksgiving night.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Edw. G. Walls of this town has been
elected one of the officers of the Della
ware Division, League of American
Wheelman. The votes resulted as fol-
lows: Chief Consul, William T. Budd;
vice consul, w. H. Porter; secretary
and treasurer, Walter D. Bush; repre-
sentative, E. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

PRESIDENT Mekinley's address at the Com
nlsrclal museum IN Philadelphia was repor-
Ed 5ed ,lpy appointment by a graduate of
Ioi9ey WI. Deli Commercial and Short
hand College. Send for catalogue.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
NOTICE.

SMYRNA, DEL, Nov. ., 1897.
Mary E. David, my wife, having de-
serted my home, board and bed, with
out Just cause, hereby forewarn
any person from trusting her on my
account, as 1 will not pay any debt
contracted by her.
A HORACE DAVID.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

No-TO-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong blood pure. Soc, 81. All druggists.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
FARMERS.
Delaware College,

Offers Winter Course of instruction
IN topics pertaining to Agriculture and
II horticulture, beginning Tuesday, Jan.
4th. Tuition Free. Circulars describ-
ing the Course sent free to every one
to
GEo. A. HARrER, President,
or w. H. BISHOP,
Professor of Agriculture.
Newark, Del 11277
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Harry G. Tschudy is having the sec
ond story of the store occupied by W.
Geo. Lees remodeled to adapt its pur-
poses for a residence for Mr.. Lees
family. The outside has been greatly
improved by the placing in of larger
and more modern styled windows.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
\ Healthy Lot of Nursery Stool,

All the special;ies of the Harrison Nurseries at
perrin Md'-Peach, apple. pear and plum trees
asparagus roots and strawberry plants-haye lust
been officially declared healthy
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Look out for our Books at the Holi-
days. The stock and the variety will be
larger than ever. J. B. COOPER. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Sheriff Shaw has sold the property
of Lida M. Farrow, at Leipsic, to Car
oline Melvin, for $500.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
ADJOURNED MEETING.

At the adjourned meeting all the
members were there, with President
HOffecker in the chair. The commit
tee appointed to draw up a set of rules
and regulations governing employees,
spent the first part of the evening over
IN DIR. MOOre's Office in close consulta-
tion. When they came back Council
took up other business before hearing
the report.
The bill of 1882. 3S of A. E. Jardine
which was referred back at last meet
ing, was brought up again by DIR.
Moore and an explanation made. The
town had used the coal and did not no.
tify Mr.. Jardine in time to urge re-
bate. He had sent his check in paw
ment for the bill and looked to the
town to allow the same. The fault
layed with Supt Wright in not COM
planning to the Council sooner.
Another bill for the Westinghouse
Electric Co. was read, $3.4O, and on
motion allowed, making the total of
$15O.7S.
DIR. Moore brought up the subject of
supplying our policemen with winter
suits. He thought it high time and
presented a price list with some sam
pies from John W. Tucker. The suits
could be furnished at $19. so a piece, and
ne wanted the advice of the Board in
the matter. AS DR.. Moore was chair
man of the committee, the Council left
the purchasing of the suits, helmets.
belts etc. with him.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Belle Mosley, little daughter of
Charles Mosley, near Kenton, was ac-
cidently shot by her sister this morn
ng.with 81 caliber revolver. Wounded
seriously.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

We deliver 224O pounds of the best
Lehigh stove coal for $500; nut coal
for $4.75. Brady Steamboat Co. II
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Joseph r. Cummins was arraigned
before Magistrate Cooper on Monday
morning on a charge of using without
permission the driving horse of Miss
Sadie Mitchell. The evidence was so
clear that Cummins confessed to using
the horse. The plaintiff agread not to
prosecute Mr.. Cummins if he would
vacate her stable which he was renting
and would pay the costs of the suit.
This he agreed to do and was given his
liberty.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
TOWN COUNCIL.
A Breezy Time Over the Election Of Assis-
tant Engineer Samuel Jackson the
Successful AppIicant-H. S. An
thOny Made Clerk: J. M.
Reynolds, Collector.


The president and full council were
present Friday night to take action on
the appointing of an assistant engineer.
Before taking up this matter, the fol-
lowing bills were read and allowed:
Washington Carbon Co., $35. 20;
General Electric Co., $3S.OO; A. E.
Jardine. agt., $500; J. G. Garner,
$1,000; C. C. Boyer, 81. 10; J. R. Cum
minis, 81. so; F. L. Wright, per vouch-
ers, $23.11. Total $11891.
The bill of Policeman Garner for
services rendered the Board of Health,
which was referred back for an item
lied account and explanation, was
again submitted to the Board. The
amount of the bill was $500 and this
was for notifying 65 residents of the
unhealthy condition of their property.
Out of this number the Council found
8 to be outside of town limits. An
order of $15 was allowed Mr.. Garner
as shown above
A bill from A. E. Jardine amounting
to $132.38 for coal was read. Secre-
tary Anthony made complaint as to the
inferiority of the present supply, claim
ing that it was not according to con-
tract. The first lot was good, the sec
Ond better and the present poorer than
the town had ever used. He thought
a rebate should be given, but then
when the question of contract came up
it was found that Mr.. Jardine had
never signed it. On motion of J. C.
Robinson, the bill was referred back
to Mr.. Jardine.
DR.. Moore called attention to the
filthy condition of the stand pipe, and
said that several people had made COM
plant to him. The stand pipe has
not been cleaned for five years. Sec
retary Anthony also spoke in this con-
nectiOn of the tree roots which were
decaying in the well at the water
works.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Jacob Leinberger is husking his
corn and finds a yield of 80 bushels to
the acre.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

All kinds of carriage work done at
Boyer & Co., they have competent
wOrkmen and do frst-class work of all
kinds. II
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

All who wish to be members of the
Sons of Veterans Camp will meet at
the g. A. r. Post room tonight. 1t
will be your only chance of being con-
sidered a charter member. Over 26
have already signed.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the M. e. Church will give a ''Pie and
Milk Sociable" at the parsonage, Fri
day evening. Excellent entertainment
has been furnished for the occasion in
the form of silhouette parties, and the
delightful game of "Pillow Dex.
Music and other attractions will be
furnished through the evening. The
admission will be ten cents. The So
ciety is desirous of full attendance.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
THE BONE OF CONTENTION.

THE BONE OF CONTENTION.
Then came the order of unfinished
business and the Council began to take
up the threads they left off at the last
meeting-the election of an Assistant
Engineer. DIR. Moore thought before
any more appointments were made, the
duties of each office should be set
forth, and he went so far as to read
his views as to what the duties of clerk
and collector should be. Some of the
Board did not see that this was neces-
sary and wanted to go on with the
election. This brought Mr.. Anthony
to his feet and he moved that the office
of Superintendent be dispensed with
and that the Council employ a C hief
Engineer, an assistant, a fireman, a
collector and a clerk at a combined
salary of not more than $3.50 month.
carried.
The bone Of contention was between
those who favored Mr.. Abel Taylor
and those who favored Mr.. Samuel
Jackson. The former was long a citi-
zen of this town and for years connec-
ted with the plant, and some of the
councilmen backed by many of the
town We're anxious to give him the ap-
pointment. Opposition was against
him on claim that he was not exper-
fenced enough to take charge of dyna-
mos and engine and run it in the alb
sence of the chief engineer. The opin-
ion of the members of the Council was
supposed to stand about even, with
DR.. Moore to cast the deciding vote.
All except the latter doubtless had
their minds made up and were anxious
to vote. DR.. Moore was not satisfied
to jump into the matter blindly, and
moved that a committee of three be ap-
pointed to draft a set of rules and reg
ulatiOns defining the duties of each Of
flee and to report at a meeting Monday
night, for adoption or rejection. Know
ing the condition of affairs, the motion
was carried with only one dissenting
voice-R. L. Cummin S. The Presi-
dent appointed DIR. 7. G. Moore and
Messrs. H. S. Anthony and J. C. Rob
insOn. The Council adjourned until
Monday.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Ducks are reported so thick on Bonn
bay Hook Island marsh that in soma
cases they can be killed with chunks.
They are there by the hundreds, which
is said to be due to the recent tides
covering the marsh lands. Last Thurs
day a party of gunners killed about
seventy-five ducks in short space of
time. The specie is mostly of the
black, mallard and sprig variety, The
prospect Of good cunning season on
this Peninsula is drawing many sports
men. 1t is said that over a hundred
came down on the midnight express,
Sunday, ready to enter in as soon as
the law gave them liberty. Only a few
stopped off in this town.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
FOR RENT.

DWELLING AND STABLE on Frazier
Street. Apply to
GEO. w. TURNER,
lO1f4 Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Samuel G. StinsOn has opened a
grocery store adjoining that of Alfred
Tilghman. He will keep a line of
goods constantly in need of by the
people, and will take and deliver all or
ders. Watch bis advertisement else
where.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Sour Krout for sale at Jacob Lem
berger's. T
WANTED-By H. & R. H. Denney,
5000 bushels choice, hard, white corn.
Boyer & Co. are shOeing horses for
so cents, work guaranteed, give them
a trial. II
The ladies of Trinity Guild at Clay
ton, realized $55 clear from their
bazaar, last Friday and Saturday.
The Smyrna Creamery has received
90, 46S pounds of milk the past month
and paid the farmers 80 cents per hun
dred pounds.
Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. T
A New York man danced with a
2OO-pOund girl who fell on him and
killed him. Who was it said that they
could die waltzing?
Our "Spruance City" philosopher
says, despite all that has been said
about Luetgert, that this is the season
for sausage and scrapple.
North street was visited by chicken
thieves last Thursday night and
Thomas Murphy, colored, had all but
four of his fowls stolen.
Owing to damage to Iron Bridge,
Fleming's Landing, Str. Van Solver
will receive freight from patrons on
Kent county side, at warehouse of Geo.
Mckay, Shorts Landing. +
The young man, who represented
that he was agent for a Philadelphia
agate firm and who victimized citizens
of Smyrna, has also been operating in
and obtained about So in Middletown.
There will be Union Service of the
Methodist and Presbyterian Congre-
cation at the M. E. Church at the usual
hour, Thanksgiving morning and Rev.
J. L. Estlin will deliver the sermon.
The Kings Daughters Circle will
give a Pound and Garment Party
at the home of Mrs. W. A. FAIRIES on
the evening after Thanksgiving, the
Goth. The event will be most pleas
ant one.
The Methodist Sunday School has
raised $40 to purchase new song books
for the use of the school. 1t was
raised in a collection last Sunday after
noon. The present books have been
in service about eight years.
The contract for rebuilding the
dwelling of L. W. Springs, which was
recently destroyed by fire at Brenford,
has been given to Joseph H. Wright,
of this town. The style of architec-
ture will be on the same plan as the
Presbyterian Manse.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
Cunning Accidents.

Charlie Price, son of Perry Price
residing on the David Knots" farm.
near Blackiston's Cross Roads, while
out cunning yesterday afternoon, ac-
cidently discharged the load of his gun
IN his abdomen, dying few minutes
after.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

VIM. Laws had his index finger torn
OF on Friday afternoon, while gun
ming near Kepton.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

Mr.. John Heitshu will sell at public
sale on Thursday, December 2nd next,
his stock, farming implements and house
hold goods ON the farm near Cheswold.
Particulars will be found in the next
weeks issue of the TIMES.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

W. o. Hoffecker has purchased the
upright piano of w. Charles Warren.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17
NOTICE.

The approach to the Iron Bridge
over Smyrna Greek at Fleming's
Landing has been damaged by boat.
The bridge is impossible.
w. A. SCOTT,
Levy Court Commissioner,
Townsend, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

The contract for rebuilding the
dwelling of L. W. Springs, which was
recently destroyed by fire at Brenford,
has been given to Joseph H. Wright,
of this town. The style of architec-
ture will be on the same plan as the
Presbyterian Manse.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-17

The Star and Stripes Council No. 26,
Jr. O. U. A. NJ, will turn out in a
body Sunday morning next to hear
special sermon delivered by Rev. Chas.
1 Stengle of the Leipsic NJ. E. church.
The sermon will be given at the Meth
odist church and pastor Rev. Stengle,
will supply the pulpit of his son at
Leipsic. Rev. Charles Stengles sub
ject will be ''The Duties of Christian
Citizenship"