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Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

The Railroad has raised a stir among
the daily papers by charging them 40
cents per hundred pounds for carrying
their papers down the road. Hereto
fore there has been no charge, the
railroad carrying them as an accom-
mediation. A few years ago this ser
vice was insignificant in extent and
scarcely noticeable, but it has in these
days of large and cheap papers grown
to an immense neutrality-suspicious.
filling an entire baggage car, and the
railroad is only acting in relation to
papers as other business. One of the
dailies says that in selling the paper at
one cent and paying transportation at
the above rate, there will be little left
the publisher, but the EUery ECening
iustifies the railroad on business prin-
ciples.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
CHESWOLD.
FA4MEks MAKE A cHANGE-CHEswOLD
SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONS.
For the SmYrna Times

FARMERS MAKE A CHANGE-CHEswo1n
SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONS.
For the Smyrna Times
OHEswOLD, Dec. G.-Mr. J. H. Bisb-
ops farm residence is shining with n
coat of paint.
Mr.. W. F. Collins beautiful new
home is now in its finishing stages. To
all appearances its occupants need only
await the finishing stroke of the paper
hanger. The interior wood finish is of
cypress and oil. All the principal
rooms will be heated by hot water, the
plumbing for which is completed The
grounds outside are prettily and suit
ably terraced.
The friends of Mrs. J. p. Carey
learn with regret his intention to move
from the John Heitshu farm to Will
mington in the spring. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carey and Miss Elva have long resided
Ill this community, and made lots of
friends. Mr.. Hiram Ross, of Blackis-
v.
Our local w. c. T. U. has instituted
what they call mothers meeting
where they exchange views as to what
Is the best course to adopt in train
ing their children. Their meeting last
week on this line is said to have been
spicy and interesting.
Our Cheswold Sunday-school which
IS not large one, is surely alive in the
interests of missions. Their monthly
collection for this cause last Sunday
amounted to $13.21. Miss Laura Bar
cns' class of girls was the largest con-
tributor. The Pastor and Supt are
disseminating missionary literature
calculated to enlighten and correct
many false opinions and preiudices
concerning the missionary field and
msappropriation Of its funds.
Miss Ada Legar, of this town. daupb-
ter of James Legar, was married on
Thursday last to Mr.. Frank Luff of
tins vicinity, by the Rev. Robert Roe
OF Kenton. They took a wedding tour
TO Philadelphia and Wilmington-M Mrs.
Lizzie I. Smith is making an extended
visit with her daughter at Yardly, Pa,
and her sons in Phila.-Rev. J. w.
Fogle will this week Join Mrs. Fogle
who is visiting her parents in Oxford.
Md. Rev. Mr.. Hirons, of Conference
Academy Of Dover, will fill the pulpits
OF his charge next Sunday in his alb
seuse-Mrs. Jennie Garret, who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Ford, has returned to her home near
Richmond, Va.-Mrs. J. ". Over is
convalesclng from several weeks sick
ness which has caused some solicitude.
Mr. Geo. H. BOgert, of Dover, and
Miss Sallie Deats, of Cheswold. will be
married on December the 18th next.
Mr. John J. Cooper, of Wilmington.
son of Mr.. r. NJ. Cooper, and Miss
Eva Carey, daughter of J. P. Carey. of
Cheswold, will be married at Bethel
Church, near Cheswold, on the 23rd
inst.
Mr.. Arthur Cooper and Miss Sue
Cooper are visiting in Pomona, Md
''REx." "
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
CLAYTON.
Important Church News-C Christmas Enter.
tainments Wedding to Be.

A"Poitdht SnufCu NeWs-S1r1StmaS Enter
tainments Wedding to BE.
Special Correspondence TO the Times
An entertainment will be held for the
benefit of Ewell NJ. P. Church, a few
days before Christmas.
Wedding presents at Mason's. Il
Pepper, sage and salt petre, finest
Obtainable, at mason's. Il
Our Public Schools closed yesterday
to attend the Kent County Teachers
Institute which convenes in Smyrna
to-day.
There will be preaching and com
munion service in Bethesda NJ. P.
Church next Sunday afternoon at 2. 30
o'clock.
The members of the Junior Epworth
League, of st. Paul NJ E. Church, are
preparing to give an entertainment i'll
the church in the near future.
CLAYTON, Dec 8:-The Third Quar-
terly Conference of Clayton Circuit NJ.
P. Church will meet in Bethesda NJ.
P. Church next Saturday at 2.3O P. NJ.
The Junior Aid Society of Ewell NJ.
P. Church, held Literary, Monday
evening at the residence of their presi-
dent, Miss Bertha Wright. The occa-
sion was an enjoyable one.
Preaching in the Clayton NJ. P.
church next Sunday by the pastor,
Rev. J. E. Nicholson, at 1918 A. NJ.
and 7.3O P. NJ. Morning subject:
'Pauls last Words" night subject:
'Elisha's Body Guard. -
Quite an enjoyable affair took place
Monday afternoon last, at theresidence
of Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Harris. The
occasion was the sixth birthday of their
youngest daughter, Ada. A number
of her little playmates were present
and spent the afternoon with her.
Cards have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. n. G. Stevenson to the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Ella Nav, to
Charles S. BOggs, on Thursday even
ing, EDec. 10Th, at 7.3O o'clock in their
spacious parlor. Mr.. BOggs is a rail
road man, stationed at Greensboro,
Md, lately being sent there from the
main office here.
At meeting Of the Sunday School
Board of ST. Paul's NJ. E. Church last
Sunday, preparations were made to
hold Christmas Tree Entertainment
on Friday evening, Dec. oath. The
following committees were appointed:
Literary and Music, Mrs. H. NJ. Thur
low, Mrs. A. H. Skinner, Misses Elva
Deakyne, Louette Fouraker and
Emma Short; on Arrangements. Miss
Addie Deakyne, Messrs. w. L. Good
ing and Aubrey Vandever; on Decora-
ton, T. White and w. L. Gooding's
classes.
PERsoNAL:-Misses Elva and Addie
Deakyne, teachers in New Castle
county, left yesterday to attend the
Teachers Convention which convenes
in New Castle-Mrs J. E. Nicholson,
who has been visiting in Philadelphia
for three weeks, returned home on Sat
urday-Mrs. Geo. w. Phillips and
Mrs. Jacob Payne, of Philadelphia.
are visiting their parents, Rev. and
Mrs. J. Z. Nicholson-Mrs. Kate
Leatherbury, of Middletown, is the
guest of the Misses Short-Mrs. Harry
johnson is entertaining Miss Isabel
Walmsley-Mrs w. H. Clark is visit
ing in Berlin, Md.-Miss Clara Burton,
of Georgetown, is visiting Mrs. R. E.
Sipple-Mr. Benson Dennis and sis
ter, Miss Nellie, of Crisfeld, Md,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
vey F. Smith-Mrs. H. c. Mearns en-
tertained the "Y'' and ''W. C. T. u"
last Friday evening. The feature of
the evening was an initial contest.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Rev. DIR. Turner, of Dover, in his
lucid opening address at the Annual
Meeting last week of the Kent County
Bible Society in speaking of the worlds
interest in the sacred Scriptures said
there had never been a time when there
was such universal interest in the BIZ
bic as the present-never time when
1t had so many readers nor the teach
Ings of Christ were so closely studied
by able scholars as it is to-day. Kent
county is limited field as compared
with this broad expanse of interest,
but it is the field that interests us and
should receive the attention it de-
serves, a position that was warmly and
earnestly sustained by Rev. DR.. Mof-
fett of the American Bible Society.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

The clayton cal moved to this town
and bearing the name Smyrna cal,
comes to us this week bright in looks
and newsy in its make up. 1t is, how
ever, considerably reduced in size
from a nine to an eight column paper
A new feature is an editorial page an
nOuncing that it will be Democratic
paper hereafter, and stand squarely on
the white metal, Extensively and de-
fensively.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

AR'NT some of our Wilmington and
Philadelphia dailies getting rather en-
terprising in Especial" news ? The
Ercry Eraning has had a special SER
vice of news for several years in tele-
graphic or communicated accounts that
were genuine, but some of the papers
under a spasmodic or new impulse of
news have got beyond this and gone to
manufacturing them in their own Of
fees. All that Is needed is a weekly
paper and pair of scissors. In taking a
local several days old and putting a
head on it (no slang intended) may be
an evidence of enterprise, but it is not
edifying to the reader who knows the
real from cab60gcd news.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Election Of Officers.

Mizpah Lodge, No. 16, A. o. U. W., of
this town, on Monday evening, elected the
following officers, for She next six months:
z. M. w.. J. b. Counselman; M. W., j.
Fletcher Truax; Foreman, John p. Patter-
SON. Overseer, Wilmer I. Porter; Recorder.
z. NJ. Fowler; Financier, G. NJ. Stevenson;
Receiver, VIM. b. Start; Guide, VIM. s. Col
pitts l. WV. H. SchaffeE o. w. G. Frank
Gootee; Med. Ex., Thos. G. Moore, M. d.;
Trustee for three years, John S. Griffin:
Representative to the Grand Lodge, Joseph
E. Carter.
AT regular meeting of Smyrna Conclave
No. 45, Hoptasophs, last evening, elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Archon. Robert d. Hoffecker; Provost. A
ii. Smith; Prelate, John A. Hoffecker;
Secretary, Geo, M. Stevenson; Financier,
VIM. H. Baggs; Treasurer, VIM. b. Start; In
spector, David T. Smithers; Warden, A. L
Hudson, Jr.; Sentinel. Geo. 4. Hall;
Trustees. VIM. H. Baggs, Robert d. Hof-
fecker and Wm, Ashcraft.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
A Quiet Wedding.

A quiet wedding took place on south
Main street at o'clock yesterday
afternoon when Miss Elizabeth Harris.
daughter of Mrs. George Harris, was
married to Mr.. William w. Cannon. of
Philadelphia The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Geo. w. Dame.
rector of Saint Peters Episcopal
church. The bride was given away by
her brother Mr.. Thomas Harris. They
left on the train shortly after for Phil
adelphla, where they will make their
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
A Great Surprise Is in Store

for those who will 60 to-day and get a mack
age. OF GRAIN-O. 1t takes the place of
coffee at about 4 the cost. 1t is a food
drink, .,ull of health, and can be given tn
the children as well as the adult with great
be1eht 1t is made of pure grains and
MochaOr Java coffee. It satisfies every
one. cup of Grain-O is better for The
system than tonic, because its benefit is
permalent. What coffee breaks down
Graln1O builds up. Ask your grocer for
Graln-O. 15c and 25c.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

The question of doing away with or
amending the Australian Ballot law is
being agitated among the political
leaders. Scarcely any bill could be
framed that would not admit of change
or improvement, but no Cne certainly
wants to go back to the style of cleo
tions before the Australian ballot law
was enacted, when the condition of
things about polling place was little
better than a mob
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Have you procured your seat yet for
the Institute entertainments? Hon.
Henry Watterson speaks tonight. He
is a typical southern orator and one
who has national fame. The Opera
House should be crowded to the doors.
His famous speech on Abraham Lin
coin is one of the greatest ever deliv-
cred, and enriched with his soft
southern accent, has made an impress
sion on the American people who have
heard him, that has won him lasting
praise.
Byron King who is always captivat-
ing gives ahumOrous lecture tomorrow
night and the next evening the Ariel
Sextette ladies', will give a splendid
concert. There was never a better
combination given at an Institute than
the one that is favoring Smyrna this
week.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
W. F. McFarlane and Henry D.
Boyer both of Smyrna, are applicants
for the position of reading clerk of the
House of Representatives.

W4RNING;-Persons who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warnings
OF danger and save themselves suffering and
fatal G RESULTS by using One Minute Cough
OI[e. Hi3 IL Is an intalllble remedy for coughs
bles. Clifton Il Raymond
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
FIRST-CLASS
FIRE INSURANCE
At very Low Rates.

The Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany, of Chester County, Pa. Or
ganized in 1910.
One of the very best, staunchest and
most RELIABLE companies in the
country.
Rates lower than those of any other
company doing business in Delaware
in many instances less than one-half
the charges of Compact stock COM
panles. Persons who have no insur-
ance, or insufficient, will consult their
interest by writing to, or calling upon
me at their earliest opportunity.
Communications by mail will receive
prompt attention.
EDWARD REYNOLDS, Agt..
12S4m Middletown. Del
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

There is no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for the cure of throat and lung diseases
This is fact that has been proven In
numberless cases. Here is a sample of
thousands of letters received :"I have
tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
while. suffering from a severe throat
trouble, and found immediate and ef-
fective relief. can unhesitatinolv
recommend it. "-EDaER w. WHTTTFS-
MORE, Editor Grand Rivers Kvl
Heratd. For sale at Clifton & Raw
mond drug store.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

THE Teachers Institute opens to-
day with fine December weather. This
is as Supt. Tindal expected, for he says
they have had uniformly good weather
in the seven years he has been connec-
ted with it. 1t has been fully noticed
in the news columns.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

President McKinley's address at the Com
mercRl Museum in Philadelphia was repor-
ted qSy appointment) by a graduate of
tTold4f (Wil. Del.) Commercial and Short
hand Llollege. Send for catalogue.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
DEATHS

IHOMAS.-In Kenton, on Dec. Sd, Re-
69ecca A. Thomas, widow of the late Hen
derson F. Thomas, in her ssth wear.
tuneral services at her late residence on
sunday afternoon last, at one O'Clock.
OfficiAfinr
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Don't Neglect Your LIZ.

liver liver troubles quickly result in serior.
ION; TG;ompllcauons and the man who nepects 'I's Iis
Of FIX Rra,sSg, mas HIie @ regard for health A bottle
Will keep the liver in perfect order @ am men hgn
dlSgase has developed, Browns Iron Ri,.ne ii me
VII cure it permanently. StrrD,,,t' tI'l'l'rS
vitality will always follow ~" ~ ana
Dro"nS Iron Bitters is sold by ali deaIars' ers'
Peach CULTURE Advice Free
The yetlors have never entered tb. ,,.....
peach orchards Of the Harrison Nnrs,S,;',,"a' Si',"'
at Berlin, Nd. Peach profit deprnd. ~, -.
stock. They mail book on peach ,.,,I rnItnra "I
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
The SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. Sth, 1897.

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.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-S 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
resens, but for the outlying district Of which it
is the 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 semiannual and yearly advertisements
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va, was
Irlghtfully burned on the face and neck
raln l,s was instantly relieved by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the in
Jury without, leaving scar. It is the
S Sahous plle remedy. Clifton 4 Raymond,
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Election.

The Fruit GroverT Notj1hal Book
'SmJrH0, d., Dec Sh. 1891
The Annual meeting Of the Stoc5b.Il.r-
OF tins Bank will be held at the Barli,,,
House, on Tuesday, Jan llth, 1898. between
the hours Of 1890 a. NJ. and u NooT. for +I..
elecuon OF Directors for the ensuing year.
n. F. WILDS. Cashier
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
heach CULTURE Advice Free.
FOR RENT

a DESIRABLE DWELLING cor,,,-
fi, anu delaware Streets in tenure Of CLARK F,aH FH
NJ. III Iown Water in the house P,s.isli'@,. d"';@
'i"'cil 49, 1898 Apply tU
Il2ii -O W - ~ ENHON, Agt.
smyrna bel
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

TYPHOID fever is epidemic south
and gest of Seaford. Two physicians
have85 typhoid cases under treatment.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

PRESIDENT Mckinley has gone to
Canton again to the bedside of his dy-
ing mother.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

George @. Raymond and James
Logue left Wilmington on Saturday
for Massachusetts to secure more than
1000 Christmas trees.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
House and Stable for Rent,

taI,Ir' DwelliR% II ~ House and Stable now in IN.
session given March lst. Inanjrc"f 70
1913 l nor r., + EChER,
Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
FOR RENT.

n two-st"ry Dwelling House with stable.
ground lnclosed with picket fence. ioc...i
IN West Smyrna, now occupied by JOIN, O.
Garner. Possession March l,t. Is9. p.,f
low. i'' "'
12ltf Residence of r II G,,,,i''
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Sour Krout for sale at Jacob Lem
berger's. T
Frank Bailey is almost giving lum-
ber away. See his ad. 4
The NJ. E.Sunday School has ordered
new song books which will be used
next Sunday for the first time.
The two properties of Mrs. J. A. Pit
man, Commerce and Delaware streets,
are going through a course of painting.
The Singer Manufacturing Co.,
makes special offers in Sewing Ma
chimes. Office opposite the Smyrna
House.
Father Waldron celebrated Mass
this morning at st. Polycarp Church
i'll cOmmemoration of one of the Church
Festivals.
The damage some weeks ago to the
Fleming's Landing bridge is being
slowly repair. The wOrkmen are now
engaged on stone abutments in what
is called "cribs."
The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Mrs. W. o. Hoffecker,
Thursday evening, Dec. 9th at $50
O'Clock. A full attendance is requested.
SECRETARY.
VIM. F. Dunn extends a cordial in
vitatiOn to all in selecting Holiday
Presents to examine his stock. He has
a collection of books also.
Go to Dicks, where everything is
cheap for Xmas CONNECTIONS, such as
toys, mixtures, chocolates, nuts, fruit
cakes and etc A large assortment to
select from.
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.
DON'T MISS IT.-The Lecture at the
Opera House December 14th, 1897, at
7P. NJ. Interesting, instructive, anus
ing. Two distinguished speakers-on-
ly Is cents admission.
Our Town Council has furnished Po-
licemen Garner and Jones with new
winter suits. New York never pre-
sented two finer looking "cops" than
these. They are pride to the town.
Mrs. Eva X. Behmler has been max
ing preparations for Christmas andhas
replenished her stock with beautiful
display of presents. Consult their adj
vertisement elsewhere and visit her
store on Main street.
There was no assessment for the A.
o. U. w. for the month of December,
the same Occuringin November. There
has not been a death in this jurisdic-
tiOn since the 18th of October out of
membership of over 5000.
George Lees who succeeds Fowler &
Lees, in the merchantile business, has
put up a neat sign. He has moved his
residence to the second floor of the
store building, which has been fitted
up for the purpose.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Services will be held on Smyrna Cir
cult next Sunday as follows: Friend
ship, 1870 A. NJ, subject: "The Eagle
and His Prey" ServersOns, 2. 30 P. NJ,
subject: "The Meaning of Paradise or
The intermediate State The after
noon subject will be discussed at Jer-
man Chapel at z. 80 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
The National Bank of Smyrna, Del,
80

~, SMYRNA, DEC. =. 1851.
The Annual Meeting of the StoctIaI,i.~.
of this Bank, for the election of Djr.rtor.
to serve for the ensuing year. will l.. LeiJ
at the Banking House, Smyrna. on T1..J.,.
January II, 1898, between the hour. Of II
A. NJ. and 2 p. NJ. 90
W. II. JANNEY. Cashier
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
MAnDIAnEC

SHULTZ-MARVEL.-On the oath ult
at the Kenton NJ. E. Parsonage. bv the
Key. ROht. Roe, Miss Florence n. Marvel
and Mr.. William c. Shultz.
FOURAKERS-CHADWICK.-AtS Smyrpa
on Dec. 1st, Mr.. Henry Fourakers, of
near Smyrna. and Miss Mary Lizzie
MARION Chadwick, of near Green Spring,
10y The Rev. L. W. Layfeld.
MCLA1N-HUGG.-At the residence of the
brides parents, this town. on Dec. 1st.
Mr., ,Johu McLain and Miss NAV Hugg'
by the Rev. L. w Layfeld.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

70 Cure Constipation Forever.
"a Cascnrets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or 25c.
II e c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Mr.. A. Lee Cummins has rented the
old Cotton Stand ON Main street.
store and dwelling, and will move there
next week. He will open the store
with line of meats, groceries and pro-
visions. The residence he vacates on
West South street will be occupied
after March the first next by Prof. c.
H. LeFevre and his parents.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

The Bitter Manufacturing Company
is making changes in their building,
important to their contemplated i'm
provements. This is effected mainly
in a change of the stairway. They
have just received new and improved
machines costing $500, to add to their
present equipment, which will soon be
placed in position. The machines came
on the Steamer Van Solver on Satur-
day.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

A reading circle has been formed
composed of Misses Rena Williams,
Elizabeth Denney, Ethel Cooper,
Alice Spruance, Bertha Hoffecker and
Nettie Tschudy. They meet every
Thursday afternoon, taking a topic for
each meeting with course of general
reading and free parliamentary dis
cussion.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
FOR RENT.

STORE AND DWELLING occupied bog
MIS-. collins. on Commerce Street. p.--..--
sion March lst, 1898. Apply 10
- JAS. Y. ROBERTS.
1914 W. 9th street Wilmington.
or j. W. Jones, Smyrna. In
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Are you looking for present to give
your wife or children We have struck
on the right thing. Give a years sub
scriptiOn to the Smyrna TIMES. 1t
comes bright, fresh and newsy every
week during the year. If you pay
strictly in advance it will only cost you
S1.OO.