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Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
A ROMANTIC WEDDING.
Marriage of Miss Edith Lane of "Bayview"
to Mr.. Alfred Goodwin of
Philadelphia.

A rather romantic wedding took place
last evening at the "Bayview Farm" on
the light house road, the contracting
parties being Miss Edith Lane. daugh-
ter of Mr.. Frederick Lane, to Mr.. AL
fred Goodwin, of Philadelphia. The
genial captain Of the Elizabeth Van
Solver had assured the bride, who also
lives in Philadelphia, that the old
Home Nest, where the knot was to be
tied, would be reached in good time
The groom came by train, procured
the necessary papers and was waiting
the coming of the bride-elect. But the
captain could not forsee the frolic of
Old Neptune, and the shower, rain and
wind compelled a tie up. The parson
was in waiting, supper ready, guests
assembled, while the watchers looked
in vain for the coming of the boat. The
wedding was to have taken place at 8
o'clock, the party finally arrived at
eleven o'clock when the nuptial knot
was tied.
The bride was gowned in white chif-
fon over pink silk and carried bou-
quet of white chrysanthemums. Miss
Olive Lane sister of the bride. was
maid of honor and wore pink. The
flower girl, Miss Elizabeth Cole, was
attired in white.
The bride was given away by her
father. Rev. L. w. Layfeld, pastor of
Severson's NJ. E. Church, officiated
After the ceremony the guests were
ushered into the dining room, where a
bounteOus spread awaited them.
Among those present were: Mrs.
Melvin and daughter, Miss Forth and
Miss Maggie Dodd, Of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. ". NJ. Broadway, Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Lane, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Cole and daughter, Messrs. Rob
ert Thomas, Harry LayfeId and Wal
ter W. HynsOn.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

THE charges that were made against
Mr.. Addicks last year in Delaware
seem to be equally applicable to Sena-
tor German in Maryland this year.
The canvassing board in Maryland
did not hesitate to count the ballots of
purchased votes, German securing
pretty near a clean sweep of the East
ern Shore. If the vote had depended
on the Eastern Shore he would have
been elected. A gentleman conversant
with the situation says that at his vOt-
ing place the Republicans had$2OO and
the Democrats $17OO. Where they
could not be bought they were hired
to stay away and another dodge
with colored men who could not
be bribed was to pay them to bring a
part of the ticket they voted, thus Wit
iating the ballot. The undefaced bal
lots were counted without regard as
to how they got there.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
An Intellectual Treat.

Let every one bear in mind the
Teachers Institute which will be here
the first week in December. No one
should miss the opportunity of attend
ing all sessions, both day and night.
1t will be an intellectual treat, such as
rarely comes to Smyrna. There are
no better Institute lecturers in the
country than White, Brumbaugh and
King.
The program so far arranged will be:
Wednesday, DIR. Emerson E. White,
DIR. M. G. Brumbaugh; Thursday, DIR.
M. G. Brumbaugh, Mr.. H. w. Elson;
Friday, DIR. Byron w. King, Supt.
Jas. M. Coughlin. The evening en-
tertainment will be: Hon. Henry Wat
terson, editor of the Louisville Com'-
Ier-J0mnGI, on his famous subject
Abraham Lincoln" on Wednesday
evening DIR. Byron w. King, of Kings
School of Oratory, Pittsburg, Pa, with
humorous lectures on Thursday even
ing: and the Ariel Sextette (Ladies),
sometimes known as the Smith Sisters,
on Friday evening. This Concert
Company is unrivalled by any in the
field.
Supt. @. G. Tiudal is bringing the
Institute here at a great expense, so
give your encouragement by filling the
Opera House at all sessions. Remem-
Der the dates December the sth, 9th
and 10th.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
LIVE AND LET LIVE"

Our well-known citizen, Mr.. Joseph
Wright, hands us the following, a,
applicable to certain local conditions
Live and let live is the great law of nature
Man to his fellow should ever be kind;
He whose high bounty protects ever,
creature,
Taught US to practice this precept divine.
Wide is the world though various in station
Each to his neighbour good wishes may
give,
All men belong to humanity's nature.
For natures grand law is to live and lei
live.
Five and let live is the aim of our being,
The rich and the poor on each other de
pend;
All men are equal before the All-seeing,
Each in his turn stands in need of friend
Be to foe in distress like brother,
Oh it is sweet to forget and forgive;
Love all that is lovely, be kind to eacl
other,
For atuTs grand law is to live and lei
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Ex-GovERNoR PONDER EAD.-The
death of Ex-Governor James Ponder at
Milton, aged 7S years, removes one
who has for more than half century
been prominent in the history of Sus-
sex county and State. He was an
active politician during almost his
whole life, As director and at one
time President of the Farmers Bank
at Georgetown, and as director and
afterwards President of the Kent
County Mutual Insurance Company.
he showed business ability of high
order.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

IT was Senator German who lost
Maryland to the Democracy. He put
himself for the party and there were
enough Democrats who felt it was bet
ter for the party and State to suffer de-
feat at this election, if thereby, they
could get rid of German and bOssism,
as the rebuke of the last election did
not serve to lessen his grasp.
The result is a Legislature of seven
teen majority for the Republicans, who
will elect a Republican to take his
place, giving them two senators.
Mr.. German, during his career in
politics, has proved himself a partisan
and a respector of machine methods of
the severest stripe. In a word, he
was a political boss, and for the past
thirty years has absolutely dominated
the Democratic party of Maryland. In
accordance with boss methods, all men
of character and ability who would not
yield to his dictation were forced out
side of the party organization. He
would brook no interference, forgive
no rebellion.
Here IS q lesson that Platt, Hanna,
0r .le others who rule with ar
rOgance, may we'll take to heart.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
TOWN COUNCIL.
A, T. Mabrey Elected Chief Engineer of tn
Lighf and Water Department.


Light and Water Department.
The Town Council met last Friday
night with full membership present,
and John H. Hofecker in the chair.
Secretary Anthony introduced the bus
mess by reading a statement of the
condition of finances of the town for
the month of October.
Amount of bills unpaid Oct. 1st $212.96
Salaries due in Oct. ct................... 2O2.5O
Total amt. bills allowed to Nov. 1st. 21O.5O
1925. 90
Amt. bills paid NOv.1. S331.H
Salaries paid. ........... 2O2.5O $534.l
Total amt. bills unpaid to Nov. is 91.75
Albert T. Mabrey, of Philadelphia,
who has been employed by the United
States Government as foreman of an
electric plant at League Island, was
present to apply in person for the posi-
tion of Chief Engineer of the Highland
Water plant. He explained to the
Board his position and said he did not
feel like giving up certainty for
place he could not have the assurance of
for a year at least. He also said he did
not see how he could take the job for
less than $50 per month. The question
came up here as to whether the new
Council in April would continue Mr..
Mabrey on, should he be elected for
year. The Board thought that estab-
lished precedents would give them the
right to appoint for year. On the
strength of this Councilman r. l..
Cummins moved that Mr. Mabrey be
appointed Chief Engineer at a salary
of $65 per month and that his term
should be one year, if his services were
satisfactory. The question was car
ried without dissenting voice.
The appointing of an assistant engin-
eer was the next thing that came be-
fore the council The names of the
following read. Samuel Jackson,
Thomas Harris, Abel Taylor, of this
town and Frank H. Hynson, of Kent
Island, Md, and James A. Townsend,
of Baltimore. All their applications
were read, and since the chief engineer
was made, the applications were very
ambiguous in their meaning. Coun-
Gilman Robinson moved that the ap-
pointment of assistant engineer be de-
ferred until next Friday night This
caused some little debate, as some of
the members were anxious to get the
matter settled. The question was put
and carried by a vote of to 3.
On motion of Councilman Moore the
secretary was instructed to write to the
different parties who applied, notify
ing them to make proper application
for the position of assistant engineer
or fireman, and to have such applica-
tions i'll by next meeting night.
The rest of the meeting was taken ur
in discussing the plans of the division
of work. Secretary Anthony, who
seemed to have given the matter more
study, willingly gave his opinion when
asked He evidently has the interests
of the plant at heart and lis endeavOring
to have it run under the total expenses
of $3.50 per month. 1t was the opinion
Of some to have the clerical work Of
the town put in the charge Of a mem,
Der of the Board. This would most
naturally fall to the Secretary or Clerk
of the Council. TO do this would
mean an increase of salary to that off
cial, but it could all be done under the
monthly limit
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Amidst the busy affairs of life, striving by our
own efforts for that success which all desire and
SO few attain we too apt TO lose sight of that
allwise and all directing Providence. whose un-
errinG hand shapes our destiny and by whose
guidance alone we may attain true success and
perfect happiness. In the intOxicatiOn of sue
cess man magniiies his own strength, in the de-
spair Of failure he deplOres his weakness and
blameS his environments. Let us remember that
except by Gods help we can obtain no good or
perfect gift, and for whatever of health, comfort
or happiness we enjoy our thanks are due to
Him, who can smite us in our strength or uplift
us in our weakness.
Therefore it is proper and our duty to observe
at least one day in each year as day of general
Thanksgiving and ], Ebe w. Tunnen Governor
of Delaware, in accordance with a custom in this
State, do appoint Thursday. the Twenty fifth day
of November, as a day of Thanksgiving. and
earnestly request that on that cay all business
and amusement be laid aside and that in such
manner as our cOnsciences dictate we render
thanks unto God for his many mercies and un-
failing goodness to us in the past year, and in
woke a continuance of His love and favor, that
peace, prosperity, frugality and happiness may
dwell in our midst, and that charity, fraternity
and goodwill may fill our hearts and direct our
actions during the coming year
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. l have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal OF said State to be af
fixed at Dover this Fourth Day o
L. 81 November. in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-Soven and of the In
dependence az the United States
the one hundred and twenty
second.
EBE W. TUNNEL.
By the Governor;
JAMES H. HUGHES,
Secretary Of State
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

THE result of the elections last week
seemed to greatly rejoice Mr.. Bryan,
or least he felicitated Chairman Jones
on the result. Every Democratic gain
they count for free silver. The same
elements which prevailed in some and
threatened in other Western States
last year have carried Nebraska, though
by a much reduced majority; have
gained Kentucky with the aid of many
of the Sound Money Democrats and
have greatly reduced the Republican
majority in Ohio. At the South and
West the neither forces which seized
the Democratic convention of 1896 are
certain as ever to control the party and
its delegates in convention, while at
the East they are encouraged beyond
measure by the cooperation of silver,
Sound Money Democrats, who rush
back to it, the Tammany corruption
its and the racetrack swindlers Of New
Jersey. Even the gold followers of
Mr.. Cleveland seemingly took comfort
in the great gains that went for the
benefit Of the silver party. 1t would
thus appear that the question of 16 to 1
is not settled by long ways, but will
be up again as a national issue in fu-
ture elections.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

1t often happens that the doctor is
ont of town when most needed. The
two year old daughter of j. Y. Schenck,
of Caddo, Ind. Ter, was threatened
with Group. He writes: "My wife in
sisted that | go for doctor at once,
but as he was out of town, 1 purchased
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy, which relieved the child immed-
diately." A bottle of that remedy in
the house will often save the expense
OF doctors bill, besides the anxiety
always oecasioned by serious sickness.
When it is given as soon as the croupy
cough appears, it will prevent the at
tack. Thousand of mothers always
keep it in their homes. The 25 and so
cent bottles for sale by Clifton & Ray
mond, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

THE actions of the State Convention
of Union Republicans at Dover on
Thursday, simplifes the position of
the Republican party in Delaware. 1t
gave it basis of unifcation, if such is
the desire of the malcontents, for all to
stand upon, and the only one as a
party, going beyond and including all
the sincere efforts at harmony" and
embodies the fundament principles of
successful party organization.
Being an ''off year" when there was
no contest or candidates to nominate,
no brass bands or free trains, the Con-
vention met the expectations Of its pro-
moters-some two hundred delegates,
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

The final decision in Ohio is that the
Republicans have carried the Legisla-
ture by bare five majority. Mark
Hanna, the great organizer, who wants
to be U. S. Senator, came near being
the Jonah of the party because the peO-
pie saw in him the developm ent of q
''boss" and the voters in Ohio do lot
like bosses. The State ticket got
through all right, but Hanna may
bear a good deal of squeezing if he YET
pulls through.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
MARRIAGES

kAA1WhLEY-ELLIS.-On the Sd inst Of tbo
n; NJ E; Parsonage, Odessa, by Rev " VDe O
dn1 hurst wv; Wilmer Il Ra,wley, of near CLAYTON
S!iLVEESSTER-7-HORN.-On Sunday even
FFg' ing P Soy. 7th, 1897. at the CheswoId N
Thomas Sylvester and Mary + TTTIsie'
both of Leipsic, Del - norm
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
An Uncertain ni.nnsr.

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make a correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe, or under
what acknowledgements attacks you, Browns
Iron Bitters will cure it. Invaluable in all
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Small precautions often prevent grea
mischiefs. DeWitt's Little EARLY Risers are
very small pills in size, but are most effec-
tive IN preventing the most serious forms of
liver and stomach troubles. They cure con-
stipatiOn and headache and regulate the
bowels. Clifton Il Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
The momeliest Mnn in s,nrr...

As well as the handsomest, and other. ara
invited to cali on any druggist and oct frl.
a a., trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for ~.
throat and Lungs, "A remedy that is GUAR
anITeu an,tt To- G cure and relieve all Chronic and
6cute Ac Coughs. Asthma, BroucLiti. md
Consumption. Price 2jc and 5O. anu
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
NOTICE.

The approach to the Iron Bridge
over Smyrna Greek at Fleming's
Landing has been damaged by a boat.
The bridge is impassable
W. A. SCOTT,
Levy Court Commissioner,
Townsend. Del
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

James Smith, colored, has been ar
rested, charged with robbing the store
of j. I. Cough at Bear Station the
other night.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
THE MARKETS
PRODUCE,
FOR RENT.

\. The DWELLING now in tepur. of
Nathaniel Pratt. on Commerce Str.,,
Possession given the first of next March
,,,o, WM. b. COLLINS.
Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Disagreement for life by burns or scalds
may be avoided by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the great remedy for piles and
for all kinds of sores and skin troubles.
Clifton a Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

John w. Sedgewick's bakery, at
Harrington, was robbed by thieves of
500 worth of goods on Thursday night.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Messrs. J. T. Stevens andA. B. Ruff
FIN, of Mt. Friendship, near Kenton,
have opened a general grocery and will
run it under the firm name of Stevens
& Rufin. As the vicinity around Mt.
Friendship is made up mostly Of tho
colored population, they anticipate q
large trade.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

President McKinlcy's address at tbnCo,c
mercl9l Museum in Philadelphia was rrn"r
5eu 1SDy r,i1Pl,p i@1Pl,p93iinttmenb by graduate Of
hand College. Send for catalogue ' ''''''i To-
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the partner
ship existing between Alfred f. Fowler and
W. Geo. Lees under the firm name Of
Fowler a Lees, was dissolved Oct. q, 1877
ALFRED f. FOWLER.
w. GEO. LEES.
All debts of the old firm are to be settled
by w. Geo. Lees, who is to continue the
business under his own name.
1924 W. GEO. LEES.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Ex-Representative J. Frank Eliason,
at Mount Pleasant, has husked 23s
bushels from two acres, 119 bushels to
the acre.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Lewes young folks will present the
cantata Of Queen Esther" on Thanks
giving night.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
OEATELG
FORACRE

fOkACbE,-On the Sth inst, on the Stat.
road, near Smyrna, Mrs. Elizabeth Fnr
acre age " years Intermcnt this oftnr
noon IN Odd Fellows cemetery, 81 ''i-
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
There is n CIars Of PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee, Re
Gently there has been placed i'll all the gro,
cery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives it without distress, and
but few can tell it from coffee. 1t does not
cost over 4 as much. Children may drink
1t with great benefit. 10 cts. and % cts.
per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
THE SMYRNA TIMES.

H E 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. 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.
MS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-S1.5 per annum. If
paid strictly in advance $780, 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
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., 1897-11-10

Robert McClintock has been held
under $500 bail for Court for passing a
fraudulent check on Max Ephriam, of
Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

WANTED-By H. & R. II. Denney,
5000 bushels choice, hard, white corn.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Edw. G. Walls advertises clothing
made to order. Give him call.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

The mad dog scare has not abated
yet. "Spruance City, had one yester
day morning, when a dog belonging to
Mrs. Sc. Lang, affected with therabbies
created little excitement After Bit
ing several dogs, it was caught by her
son, and he narrowly escaped being
bitten. The animal was finally killed
by George Bedwell. It was said the
dog was in such frenzy after being
put in the cellar that he knawed large
place in the cellar door.
We see in an exchange, an account
about great excitement in Smyrna over
the appointment of a post master, oc-
cupying a space of five or six inches, in
Guiding in the list of applicants, not
only John Price and Joseph E. Will
liams, but DR.. Moore who thanks you,
he has plenty to do without handling
mail bags. The matter of voters as
sistant and no election a year ago is
not likely to cut much of figure in
the appointment a month hence.
Even the great journals mix thing up
rather ludicrOusly occasionally. DIR.
Raub formerly president of Delaware
College, was appointed principal in one
of the Philadelphia Schools the other
day, and the Times in sizing him
up says. He was graduated from
Delaware College in 1890. AS Dr.
Raub had been president of that
institution several years previous to
80, it will be seen that the old institu-
ton must have had q freshman presi-
dent. Milford HcrGld.
Will the editor of the Hcrald get on
his 'leather specks." The term
freshman" would apply more to the
editor than the college president. The
truth of the matter is that ex- President
Raub of Delaware College has a son,
A. H. Raub, who graduated from Del
aware College in the class of 1890. II
was he who received the position re-
ferred to and not his father. Now Mr..
editor "crawl in your hole and pull the
hole in after you"
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

We deliver 224O pounds of the best
Lehigh stove coal for $500; nut coal
for $4.75 Brady Steamboat Co. T
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

TO cure Constipation Forever,
Take Casearets Candy Cathartic. iOc or 25c
II c, G. Q. fail to cure, druggists refund money,
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Sour Krout for sale at Jacob Lem
berger's.
The last basket of tomatoes came to
market this week.
Governor Tunnel gives his Thanks
giving Proclamation in this issue.
The two days rain of Monday and
Tuesday closed with a thunder shower
yesterday afternoon.
We deliver 224O pounds of the best
Lehigh stove coal for $500; nut coal
for $4.75. Brady Steamboat Co.
Frank Bailey will sell for cash first
class hemlock boards at S14.OO per
thousand feet. Former price was S16.
4
All kinds of carriage work done at
Boyer & Co., they have competent
workmen and do frst-class work of all
kinds. T
Thanksgiving is two weeks off to-
morrow. Already the barn yard TO wis
are beginning to wear an anxious
look.
J. L. Keagy is erecting a blacksmith
shop at Clayton, on a lot purchased
of John p Hudson, opposite the
school house.
The members of Stars and Stripes
Council No. &c, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. are re-
quested to be present tomorrow even
ing. Important business on hand.
The Kings Daughters will meet al
the home of Mrs. John A. Hofecker
Thursday evening, November eleventh
at 7.30 o'clock. SECRETARY.
VIM. Briggs, on the "Spruance'
farm of A. L. Hudson, gathered 1GC
baskets of Keifer pears from 19 trees
They were sold to VIM. Keiser for q
cents per basket.
VIM. Geo. Lees has a variety pump
kin in his store window, which wat
grown in the yard of Hon. James
Williams, which weighs 81 pounds
He had several large specimens.
The Ladies Aid Society, of Leipsic
will give "White Cap" Spelling Bet
in the hall of that town on Thanksgiv
ing night. Supper will be served il
connection with the evening program
Albert T. Mabrey, the recently
elected chief engineer Of the Light ant
Water Plant has accepted and will entel
upon his duties December the first
Mr.. Mabrey by the way, is a member
of the family of Mabreys near Black
ston Church.
Maaare r ~ Ctavana and r Ruf
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
No-To-Rac Tor Fiftv Centa.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. b0c, o.. All druggists.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

The two days rain of Monday and
Tuesday closed with thunder shower
yesterday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Boyer & Co. are shoeing horses for
so cents, work guaranteed, give them
a trial Il
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

The Brady Steamboat Co., transfers
passengers and freight at Flemning's
Landing by sturgeon skiff.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10
NOTICE.

SMYRNA, DEL, Nov. >. 1891.
Mary f. David, my wife. having de-
serted my home, board and bed, with
out a Just cause, | hereby forewaru
any person from trusting her on NV
account, as will not pay any debt
contracted by her.
4 HORACE DAVID
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

Governor Tunnel gives his Thanks
giving Proclamation in this issue.
Smyrna times., 1897-11-10

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., 1897-11-10
FOR RENT.

g, DWELLING AND STABLE on Frazier
Street. Apply To-
GEO. W. TURNER.
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