Smyrna times., 1897-09-29


wilmington, died from the effects of be-
ing bitten by centipede about ten davs
ago. The bite caused lump to raise
on his arm, and Bratton scratched if
until blood poisoning developed, and
death came after great agony.
District Attorney Lewis G. Vande-
grlft's term expires on April 18th, 1898.
andpays yearly salary of $4,000. NJ
merous well-knOwn lawyers already
have their gaze fixed upon the coveted
position and the fight will be warm one
for the Office when the incumbent's
term expires.
The State Sentinel Printing and
Publishing Company will move its
printing establishment from its present
headquarters over Moore's flour store
to the stOre-rOom on the opposite side.
recently occupied by Slaughter &
Bice. This change will give the paper
more commOdious quarters.
Cards of invitation have been issued
for the marriage at noon on Wednes-
day, October 9th, of DR.. John Lynn
Pratt, of Milford, to Miss Lucille Scott
Litzenburg, of Elkton, Nd. The
ceremony will be solemnized in Trim
ity Church, Elkton, and after the we'd
ding Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt will reside in
Milford.
Mrs. CAUSE GETS HER DIVORCE
The Superior Court has handed down
a decree divOrcing Sarah May White
Cause from her husband, Harlan Vic
tor Cause. The decree gives Mrs.
Cause the inclusive control and Gus
tody of her children. A divorce has
also been granted in the case of Jesse
II. VS.. Mary e. Guy.
SUDDEN DEATH FO1LOws A WE'D
DING.-Charles r. Jones received word
from an undertaken at Ardmore, Pa,
that Henry H. Murphy, who lived near
Georgetown, had been found dead in
bed at Ardmore. Mr.. Murphy, who
was 40 years old, came here several
years ago from Pennsylvania and lived
on a farm. On Wednesday of last
week he married Mrs. Sallie E. Nor
gan, aged 60, and on the following day
departed for Pennsylvania, leaving his
bride behind.
BIG PRICE FOR SEED. AT the Dover
Fair, ROzier J. Boulden, of FELTON,,
exhibited four immensely large water
melOns-ranging from sixty to seventy
one pounds each-which were of a new
variety originated by him. Their quail
ity was tested by seedsmen from Phil
adelphia, and it proved so excellent
that spot cash offer of twenty-five
dollars was made to Mr.. Boulden for
the seed from the four melons. The
offer was refused and Mr.. Bouldin will
plant all next season.
John Mcdowell was fined $500 or
serve six months in New Castle Jail,
by Chief Justice Lore, on Thursday,
in the upper court, for backing policy.
"Chich" FOy was charged with the
same identical offence and was let off
with the modest fine of 800 or serve
one month in New Castle Jail. Not to
cast any reflections upon the court, it
is said that Foy is a Democrat, while
Mcdowell is a Republican. These
cases were similar, except that FOy
plead guilty and Mcdowell stood trial.
-RePUbJcGn.
THE CAUsEY LANDS. VIM. F.
Causey has purchased from the Farmers
Bank at Georgetown, the handsome
mansion and ground in South Milford,
and with her husband has joined in Civ
ing to the bank a deed for the balance
of the estate-t thus clearing up the titles
all around. Mrs. Causey held a right
of dover in the entire estate, and now
secures the fee simple. The d. NJ. &
", railroad has purchased another
part of Causey estate and will, when
necessity requires 1t, again extend its
side tracks. ks.-MJOrd Chronicle.
WORK OF New CASTLE GRAND JURY.
The Grand Jury ignored the charge
against Elizabeth J. Healing, who was
accused of causing the death of her
child. John Mcdowell was convicted
of being concerned in policy writing
and sentenced to $500 fine or six
months in Jail. In the case of Andrew
Higgins, charged with larceny, the
jury failed to agree and was discharged.
James Miller was sentenced to three
months for assault. John Jones was
indicted, for manslaughter in causing
the death of Alexander Thomas at
Middletown, during a game Of crap.