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Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

By the Town Council report, it will
be seen that an important change in
the running of our Light and Water
Plant is under consideration. Super
intendent F. L. Wright's resignation
has been accepted and with his retire
ment on the 18th inst, an opportunity
is afforded to adopt plans that will
place these departments on a syste-
matte as well as economical basis. The
abolishing of the office of superinten-
deut is good, and the placing of all the
clerical work under the direction of the
Secretary of our Town Council, is un-
dOubtedly the best idea yet suggested
and we hope the Council will see fit to
adopt it. The burning of arc lights is
another question that confrOnts them
and Secretary Anthony's plan of sub
stituting a 30 c. p. incandescent in
the place of all arcs on the street and
doubling up with a 80 c. p. between
each square and keeping the street cur
rent going all night long, is another
thought of much Importance. Surely
anything is better than our street
lights now. The arc light service is
miserable and we feel thatmany would
favor the adoption of Mr.. Anthonys
plan. Let us have good street service
and let us have it all night at that.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

BROTHER BOWMAN, of the Middle
town Transcript, says that he is i'm
proving, and congratulates himself on
getting better looking every day. Ali
this is very gratifying, but he is un-
happy because editors do not take up
their space in answer to his categorical
questions. There are two especially
troubling him, and in pity lest he get
to worrying and decline again in health,
and looks, we stop to answer his query.
The first is, should the vote pur-
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

"Many have said their children
would have died of Group, if Chamber
berlain's Cough Remedy had not been
given, " write Kellam & Ourran, drug
gists, Seaview, Va. People come
from far and near to get it and speak
of it in the highest terms" This is
equally true of this remedy in every
community where it is known. Buy a
bottle at Clifton & Raymond's drug
store and test it for yourself.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

BURGLARY seems to be a predOmi-
mating complaint all over the county.
There is of course a feeling of anxiety
pervading business circles, and more
or less alarm among females, when
night comes. There are certain indi-
cations that point to an organized band,
but this is not certain. Dover, Mil
ford, Harrington, Wyoming, &c, have
been visited, and the last week or two,
Smyrna has come in for her share. Its
continuance should claim the earnest
attention of the authorities.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
Groceries.

Fancy and staple Groceries
with seasonable novelties in
Canned Goods and Grocers' sun
dries. Our free delivery to all
parts of Smyrna. Clayton and
Smyrna Landing is a further
good reason why we should hope
to receive a liberal share of your
patronage. To our friends who
may have Country Produce, we
will offer the highest prices in
exchange for goods from any of
our departments.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.

THE Regulars" as they choose to
call themselves, are in fine feather
over the distribution of the Federal
offices. But when the game is over and
this Administration at comes to an end,
what then?
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
MARRIAGES

ESBACHER - BECK. On Wednesday
Oct. 20, 1897, in Philadelphia. by Rev
Jno: P. Bagley, Nj. William Eshbacher
to Miss Laura Beck
PHILLIPS - NICHOLSON. In Ewelrs
Methodist Protestant Church at Clayton.
last Wednesday morning. at 9 O'Clock,
George w. Phillips, of Philadelphia, and
Miss Susan F. Nicholson. daughter of
church. who performed the ceremony.
The church was very prettily trimmed
with potted plants and cut flowers. A
public reception was held at the parson-
age on Tuesday evening. The happy
couple left on the ten o'clock train for
Philadelphia. their future home.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Announcement is made that four
hundred dollars has been appropriated
to repair the Mahon,s River Road.
This road is the only highway for
our oystermen to reach the main land.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your IIFe Av0v

10 quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic. iull OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To.
Lac the wonder-worlser. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 5Oc or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
sterling Remedy Co, Chieago or New York.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Did you ever stop to think what a
rare treat is offered in the coming Of
the Kent County Teachers Institute
here this fall? Why, the Opera House
should be crowded day and night. 1t
is rarely that such gifted and talented
speakers and lecturers and such high
classed concerts come before the peo-
pie of this community. A sacrifice to
attend every night service would be of
more profit to you, than any entertain
ment you could attend the whole year.
Superintendent Tindal has taken great
pains to make this one of the best in
stitutes ever held.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

N. NJ. Taylor, in White Hall Neck,
has a singular experience with lot of
pigs, which were saved to him by the
new veterinary surgeon, VIM. T. Ryan.
The brood SOW, weighing some 45O lbs.
was unable to farrow because ofphysical
distractions and had to be killed, but
involved in this was the meat prospect
for next year, which DR.. Ryan set
about to remedy. The killing of the
mother was Immediately followed by
removing the pigs from her. The
helpers were put to blowing breath in
their almost inanimate bodies and sup
plying them with milk through a quill
The result was the saving of five of the
seven pigs, which last accounts were
doing well.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Philip Shiridan Camp, No. /, Sons
of Veterans, met last night and were
mustered in by Rev. J. L. Estlin, of
Hancock Post, G. A. r., with twenty
five charter members to start with.
The Camp will probably number over
sixty. The following officers were
elected: Captain, F. F. Evans; First
Lieutenant, Alfred Tilghman; Second
Lieutenant, VIM. L. Davis. Members
of Council, W. L. McFarlane, VIM.
Mcdowell, A. Z. Jardine. Next meet
ing Tuesday, Nov. 2, next 7.3O p. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Small precautions often prevent grea
mischiefs.. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
very small pills in size, but are most eifee-
tive in preventing the most serious forms of
liver and stomach troubles. They cure con-
stipation and headache and regulate the
bowels. Clifton &Atavmond
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
A CARD

Having resumed the practice of law in
Dover, and moved into the Office lately Oc-
cupied by Judge Pennewill. / desire to
express my thanks for past favors, and to
solicit of the public a share of its patronage.
Very respectfully,
s25tf WILLIAM 4, SMITHERs.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
Bargains.

While in New York we picked
up some splendid values in Elan
nels, Blankets, Muslins, Under
wear, Corsets and Hosiery. Our
1Oc Hose, 4Sc Corset (as good as
most 75c COrsetS) and 46c half
wool Vests are hummers.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
The TINES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town 1t 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-Sl5 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district of which it
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 special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Moments are useless if trihed away; and
they. are dangerously wasted if consumed
by delay in cases where One Minute Cough
Cure would bring immediate relief Cliff
ton a Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Notice elsewhere is given of the dis
solution of partnership between A. e.
Fowler and W. G. Lees trading under
the name of Fowler & Lees which
takes place to-day.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

We are now on the eighth day of
stormy condition of weather and it is
hoped a change will come for the bet
ter. The storm seemed to have been
worse down the Peninsula than here.
The high tides covered the causeways
over the marshes. Woodland Beach
suffered considerably, washing away
the board walk, the water coming up a
foot and half in the stables. The
lumber that was purchased from the
railroad company to repair the steam
boat pier was washed away. 1t was
not thought that the steamers Van
Solver and Geo. F. Brady would ven
ture out in the face of the storm, Mon
day night, but they did, reaching
Philadelphia shortly after midnight
The Brady in passing through the draw
at Fleming's Landing ran into the
span on the New Castle side, damaging
it badly. The bridge is now impassa-
BILE. The fender of the bridge had been
previously knocked off by a coal
barge.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Next Tuesday will be election day in
some half dozen States, including our
neighboring States on all sides of us.
The great interest centres in New York
city and Maryland, where the main
fight is against the bosses, and it prom
ises to be a battle royal. There are
times when great wrongs have to be
met for adjustment at the hustings.
but there are few men outside of ma
chine politicians, who are not glad of
the years when they do not have cleo
tions.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
FURIOUS STORM.

The Atlantic coast from Virginia to
Long Island was swept Sunday and
Monday by a gale which at most
points amounted to a hurricane. the
velocity at times reaching nearly fftv
miles an hour. The sea was lashed
into fury and the fierce waves were
hurled inland, the barriers erected bv
man being powerless to check the mad
onslaught.
Seven schOOners were driven ashore
at Lewes and the storm was consid-
cred the seyerest since the memorable
Sept. 10th 1899, when 26 vessels were
blown ashore.
The Jersey coast suffered severely.
At Cape May the tide was unpreced-
entedly high and part of the city was
flooded. At Asbury Park part of the
boardwalk was swept away and piers
and pavilions were almost wrecked. At
least $2O,0 200 will be needed to repair
the hurricanes ravages.
At Atlantic City the meadows are
flooded, the railroad enbankments
badly washed out and no trains have
been moved in or out since Sunday
night. Efforts will be made to raise
the blockade to-day. The high tides
have flooded the streets and washed ont
the walls of several buildings. The
tremendous surf has torn away part Of
the boardwalk at Cheslsea and badly
wrecked the peirs and pavilions.
Other damage has been done to make
the loss up to date about Sl5,O ex-
elusive of the railroad lines.
A great feet Of vessels rode ont the
storm. The life saving stations Of
Lewes and Cape Henlopen did spIep-
did work and have rescued all the i'm
perilled crews with the breeehes
buoys.
Why THEY WERE LICENSED. The
statement that two hotels were licensed
In Sussex county, both on the line of
the railroad, by Judges Grubb and
Pennewill outnumbering Chief Justice
Lore, who strongly objected to grant
ing the license, went to confirm in the
mind of person who remembered the
reasons given by an old Sussex Coun-
tian why Governor Tunnel made the
appointments of Judges under the
new Constitution, which was as fol-
lows: "The Governor was absolutely
fair in his selections. He had six
Judges to appoint and six powers to
recognize. He had to remember the
Democratic party and he gave the
Democrats one III Chancellor Nichol-
son; then he had to remember the
Republican party and he gave the Re-
publicans Judge Spruance; then the
Lord had to be considered and he
gave Him one Judge, in the person Of
Judge Lore; the devil claimed recog-
milton and he got Judge Grubb; vii
lard Salisbury could not be ignored
and he got Judge Boyce, while the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company had
the ermine conferred on Judge Pen.
newill.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
Shoes.

Our Shoe Department is well
filled with novelties in footwear,
with a complete line of sizes and
widths in staple goods. We give
special attention to their good
wearing qualities. and guarantee
our prices, with value considered,
to be the lowest.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

"A graduate of your school Examined
with many others) was selected as secretary
in this office (Phila.) The attainments
evidence your careful training" Read
adv. Goldey College and send for catalogue
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

A DANGEROUS DELAY.-If you are
in need of dental work, have it done
now. Waiting is dangerous, painful
and expensive. DR.. johnson has the
finest and best equipped office in the
State, and with thorough training in
every branch of modern dentistry, is
prepared to guarantee satisfaction in
all work, at lowest city prices.
Plates that fit, guaranteed for five
years. Gold filling that will not drop
out. Consultation and examination
free. See advertisement. II
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Rev. L. w. Layfeld will commence
revival services at Smyrna Landing
Sunday night.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The two weeks engagement of Rev.
Thomas Houston, the blind Evangel-
ist at the Presbyterian church here,
closed Sunday night, and he left on
Monday for Railway, n. J. Rev. Mr.
Houston in all departments of his
wOrk-preacher, singer and general
tact in revival work, is host. His
capabilities for work is immense, and
his energies are equal to his measure
of strength. His ideas of theology
are absolutely those enunciated in the
four gospels, proclaimed to all and
adapted to every need. That he did
not meet his expectations in an ingath-
ering of sheaves, was in no way any
defect in his work, but rather the cal
lOusness of his hearers. There were,
however, some half dozen persons who
indicated to the Sessions that they in
tended to become members of church,
and others are expected. The rainy
weather of last week was against
church work and Sunday especially so,
but the church, as stormy as the
weather was, had two-thirds of a con-
gregation. The envelope collection
taken for the evangelist amounted
to $50.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
Fall Opening! !

For more than a month past
we have been searching the
New York and PhiladeInh;oo
markets for the choicest r'r'J amd
best assortment for our FaT
Opening. We believe our snc
cess IS unprecedented in bring
ing together the newest cre3.
tions, best values and low prices
And so say our friends and M.
irons, who tell us they have
never before seen in this market
such a collection Of good values,
and handsome STYLES in
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

By card elsewhere in this paper, it
will be seen that VIM. T. Ryan has es-
tablished himself here as veterinary
surgeon. His residence and sign will
be found a few doors below the post
Office. DIR. Ryan grew up in Sussex
county short distance below Milford.
He however learned the veterinary
business in the South, coming from
Richmond, Va, to this county less
than a year ago.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

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. T
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Smyrna landing Philadelphia
Monday /, at u noon Tuesday 2,atIl AN
Wednesday 3" pm THURSDAY 4 u noon
Friday g. saturday g. " PIP NJ
Monday $, Tuesday q" 3.l5 :"
Wednesdayl0 " Thursday II .
Friday u, " saturday l3, pm
Monday Is, I'll Az Tuesday iG,
WedneSdayl7, " y noon Thursday Is. II AN
Friday 49," ! PM saturday 20, " - noon
Monday p. % Tuesday %, . PM
*Wedn' day2l No Trip *Thursday 25, No Trip
Friday 26. pm Saturday D. 6 N
Monday %" II AM Tuesday &c, -" : pm
"wednesday and Thursday, Nov. Z4th and 18th,
No Boat.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The property of James w. Jackson,
situated in KentOn Hundred, near
BlancO, comprising 1877 acres, was sold
by Sheriff Shaw, Saturday, to Thomas
Blair, of Dukes Centre, Pa, for 5000.
He purposes in year or two to make
this his residence.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

For RENT CHEAP.-Store room in
TIMES building, adjoining the Fruit
Growers National Bank. Will be
fitted up and adapted to either Office or
small store. One of the best localities
in town. Apply for particulars at the
TIMES OFFICE, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The Love and Union Lodge, No
2651. G. U. o. O. F., of Mt. Friend
ship, near Kenton, will celebrate their
twelfth Anniversary on Saturday next,
with an Autumn Carnival. There will
be a full dress regalia parade headed
by Johnson's Cornet Band, of this
town, including so young cavalrymen
and so bicyclists. Addresses will be
made by Presiding Elder Davis, Revs.
w. H. Hoxter, f. S. Johnson, Prof.
Brisco, Rev. James BlackistOn and
Miss G. Royale. A special evening
entertainment will be given as well as
a banquet.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

When buying coal quality is an i'm
portant thing to look after; we sell the
best. Quantity should also be consid-
cred; we give 224O lbs. to the ton.
Brady Steamboat Company.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Clark Franklin, who has been assis-
tant engineer at the Water Works for
several months, will leave next week
to take charge of an electric light plant
at Wildwood, N. J.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The members of Smyrna Lodge, No.
8, I. o. G.. F., have sent an invitation
to Fairview Lodge No. s., /. o. G. I.
to be present tonight, Oct. 27th.
About fifteen visiting members are ex-
pected from Fairview. The occasion
is reunion.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The Republican primary for dele
gates to the State Convention, will be
held Saturday afternoon at o'clock in
this town. The apportionment from
Duck Greek Hundred is six. The con-
vention will be held the following
Tuesday, the 4th of November.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

A Revival meeting will begin in Ray
mond's Neck church on next Sunday,
Oct 31st., at 7.3O o'clock, in charge of
the pastor, C. I. Stengle, assisted by
Rev. s. P. Shipman, of Cornersville,
Nd. Mr.. Shipman is a former Presid-
ing Elder of the Virginia Conference,
and represented that body in the last
General Conference. He is said to be
a plain, earnest preacher of the old
type. A good spiritual meeting. is ex-
pected.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The chGinless bicycle is now the
coming silent steed. Next year they
will make their appearance in large
numbers and take the place of the bike
propelled by the aid of the chain.
It's an old and true saying that every
day brings something new.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Before you buy your coal call at
Office of P. and S. Trans. Co.
A few cents saved in buying coal at
cat prices may be lost in quality.
We must sell at profit to live and
give value received. No business man
can afford to encourage selling at cost.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The days are growing shorter, but
they are still much too long for the
woman waiting for her husband and
the man wishing to visit his sweet
heart in the evening.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Alfred Tilghman has removed his
store and repair shops to the store
room formerly occupied by John w.
Tucker, ClOthier, corner Commerce
and Delaware streets. T
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The law suits which resulted from
the alteration between John p. Hud-
son and Frank Bailey, lumber dealers
of this town, which last week gave
indication of a serious nature, was
amicably settled yesterday before it
reached the Grand Jury, by both par
ties Withdrawing their charge.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

W. d. Venn, of Clayton, has estab-
ished an agency for his Maryland
biscuits with Thomas Jefferson t
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27
The following is the time table of
the Steamer Elizabeth Van Solver for

The following is the time table of
the Steamer Geo. f. Brady for Novem-
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The canning factory of John H. Hof-
fecker did not close down until Friday
afternoon, month later than last year.
The pack is very little over half of his
usual output.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

George Fowler was arrested on Sun
day night by Constable Pratt, charged
with robbing Jeremiah North of $26. 90.
He was held for court.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Mrs. W. A. FAIRIES, Thurs
day evening, Oct. 28, at 7.3O o'clock.
SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

There are many kinds of coal, but
what you want is good Coal. A. E.
Jardine will handle the same coal as
last year, and everyone knows it to be
the best on the market. 4
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. IT
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

In seasons of epidemic caused by
cholera, typhoid fever, scarlet fever,
malaria or diphtheria, the use of coffee
is advised, both as stimulant or dis
infectant.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

A. L. Hudson, Sr., has been nurs-
ing a stiff shoulder the past several
days. A spirited COW which was at
tached to a rope, the other end of
which was in Mr.. Hudson's hand, got
him ON the run, and when he wanted
to stop his momentum was such that
he could not do it, causing him to fall
forward heavily on his shoulder. For
tunately, no bones were broken.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Such long ringing of church bells
attracted the attention of recent Wis
itor to our town, who took the trouble
to count the strokes. The result was:
bell on the Presbyterian church, POP;
Episcopal, 90; Methodist, AZ. COnsid-
ering that these bells each ring five or
six times each Sunday, it would appear
that it takes a mOnstrous amount of
bell ringing to arouse some people to
their Sabbath duties.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The heavy july rains, which sprOuted
and blackened much of the wheat,
caused it thereby to fall considerably
below the grade of marketable wheat.
A. E. JaIdine has on trial at the Land
ing a machine adapted to steam power,
that throws out damaged grains,
thereby greatly improving it's market
able properties.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The Ladies of the Benevolent So
ciey have appointed collectors to can
vas the town to solicit help to carry ON
the Benevolent work.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The week of east wind, on Sunday
and Monday amounting to hurricane
like proportions, very naturally pro-
duced high tides in the tributaries to
the Delaware and the marshes.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The harvest is past, the summer is
ended, and now is a good time for
those who intend marrying to ''jump
the broom-stick.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

This was a good season for starting
celery plants and the supply promises
to be ample. Thomas Hemsley has
perhaps the most vigorous plants in
his patch down IN "Whopping, which
have been ready for use for sometime
past.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Beware of a good-natured man when
he gets real mad.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

The Philadelphia Clothing Company
has change of "ad" in this issue, in
dicating that it is the closing announce
ment here.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-27

Gunners are laying out their plans
and getting their guns and ammuni-
tion ready for a season of sport. The
law runs out on the 18th prOx., but
some persons have not waited for the
law. This has been especially so in
trees where the flicker and robbins
feed