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Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

THE Delaware division of the League
of American Wheelmen is making
preparations to begin a good roads
campaign in Delaware. The local di-
vision will be backed by the national
body and some good results are ex-
pected. The consul of this division
will call a meeting in the near future
to devise plans to carry out the pro-
loot
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
The Southern RaiIway--the Quickest and
Best Route To all Points In the
south.

If you are going to any point in the
South. Southwest, Mexico or on the
Pacific Coast, be sure to call for a
ticket via the Southern Railway.
Double daily trains from Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, enable you to
reach almost every place of importance
south of the Potomac and east of the
Mississippi rivers without change of
cars, and if you are destined to points
in the extreme West or Southwest,
you will find the connections at Mem
phis or New Orleans close. Further
information will be cheerfully fur
nished by Jno. M. Beall, District Pas
senger Agent, 1928 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

When the mercury dropped Satur-
day night from the nineties to seventy
on Sunday, it was thought the hot
wave was permanently broken, but not
so. 1t warmed up on Monday after
noon with weather nearly as hot since
as last week.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock
TIE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is q 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.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. per annum. 1t
paid. strictly in advance slOO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which 1t
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 or
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Members of the Delaware Legisla-
ture held a reunion at the Douglass
House, Rehoboth Thursday. They
went down on a special train of four
cars, accompanied by their families,
arriving there at 1890 A. NJ. and left
for their homes on special train a P.
n. AT night the members of the State
constitutional convention arrived on
the 8 o'clock train and went to the
Douglass House, where they held re-
union that evening.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
Delaware Judges Assigned.

The State Judiciary yesterday made
the following assignments of Judges
for the various terms Of Court.
New Castle County - September
term, Lore, Grubb and Pennewill;
November term, Lore, Spruance and
Boyee; February term, Lore, Penne-
will and Boyce.
Kent County October term, Lore,
Grubb and Pennewill; April term,
Lore, Spruance and Boyce.
Sussex County-October term, Lore,
Grubb and PennewilI; April term,
Lore, Spruance and Boyce.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

If you have ever seen Il little child in q
parOxysm Of whooping cough. or if Won
have been annoyed by constant tickling
in the throat, you can appreciate tie Value
of One Minute Cough Cure, which gyrs
quick relief. Clifton a. Raymond. SMYRNA
Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

A large peach wagon, filled with a
party of town folks and visitors, took
advantage of the beautiful moonlight
night on Saturday evening last for a
strawride. So with a jingle and bus
tie, they moved through town and all
the pleasant drives through this section
of the country, bent on a season of
merry"making. After the ride was
over, they repaired to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph l.. Beckett. Those
who composed the party were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Eli Eldrige, Mr.. Stewart Smith,
Mr.. Frank Busser, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brobst and Miss Clara Beckett, of
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. L. Harry
Beck, Misses Alice and Lulu Beck,
Hilda Wells, Katherine Beckett, Bea-
trice Graham, May FAIRIES, Anna Beck
EFT. Messrs. Isaac Beatty, Samuel Hof-
fecker, Gardner and Mariner Beckett
and Edward Beck.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Farmers in the vicinity of Brenford
accomplishing against the Bohemians,
working in the canning factory, of
stealing their fruit, chickens, etc. In
some instances good selling pears have
been taken away by he baskets.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
MARRIAGES.

LONG GRANT. - On Sept 5th. 1897.
in Camden, Del. by Rev. Chas T. Shep-
pard. Mr.. Richard E. Long to Miss May
F. Grant, both of Smyrna. Del.
the lst
inst, at the Circuit Parsonage by Rev. L.,
w. Layfield, Mr.. Fletcher L. Gafford. of
Smyrna. and Miss Edith A. Anderson,
now of this town, but formerly of Leipsic.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

All new styles of fall suits are ready
at Edw. G. Walls. They are neat and
nobby looking. Call and examine his
his line. You will be surprised at the
stock he is carrying, and what's more,
you can get just as cheap serviceable
goods there as anywhere.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Joseph Shelton, q young lad, was ar
raigned before Esquire T.. V. Cooper
on Thursday evening last, charged with
assault and attempted personal injury
on Charlie Sisco. Shelton was fined
with costs, SO. IA and required to give
peace bond for $50. The arrest grew
out of a difference between Bingham
Goldsborough and Charlie Sisco, in
which the former accused the latter of
influencing the discharge of two men
from the Chester House. Wednesday
evening Goldsborough and young
Shelton were in front of Ed
ward Beck's store and they talked the
matter over and agreed to called Sisco
to account for his actions. Thereupon
Goldsborough gave the boy brick and
told him to go across and hail Sisco,
who was then returning from the post
Office on his way mp town. Shelton did
as was requested. After some hot
words melee ensued, in which Sisco
was struck back of the head. When
Goldsborough appeared on the scene
of action, Sisco beat hasty retreat
The next day the case was brought be-
fore Esquire Cooper with the above re-
suits No charge was brought against
GoldsboronRh,
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

LosT.-Gold Scarf Pin. Letter G.
A suitable reward if returned to TIMES
Office.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

There has been two weeks of dry
weather, since the wet spell lasting six
weeks and much of the wheat that was
stacked has been threshed. 1t is
found that the heavy rains, some be-
fore stacking, has caused considerable
damaged wheat in this vicinity-per-
haps 10000 bushels that will not bring
the full market value. 1t is very
rarely the case that any summer gives
us so many heavy rains. 1t now looks
as if we are entering on a Period of
drought.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The Kings Daughters will hold their
reunion on Thursday, September 10th,
at the home of Mrs. S. J. Reynolds;
at 7.30 o'clock. SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Even the man with a poor memory
can generally remember other peoples
faults.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Two new pianos the past week or so
have been additions to the homes of
Commerce street families.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Next Sunday evening Rev. L. w.
Layfield will begin a series of Gospel
meetings in a tent on Commerce
street next to circuit parsonage, to con-
tinue during the week. All Christian
workers are earnestly invited to come
and help and a cordial welcome is ex-
tended to all. Epworth League Ser
vices at $50. Preaching at 7.15.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Try Venn's Maryland biscuits, which
can be had at Jefferson's store. L
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Why is it that politician is usually
more polite to an opponent than to a
member of his own political party?
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

VIM. H. Davis, of Clayton, adver-
tises for fat cattle.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

W. D. Venn, of Clayton, has estab-
lished an agency for his Maryland
biscuits with Thomas Jefferson 7
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The Single Takers broke lose again
Saturday night-Occupying the same
place as was the case In our thronged
streets of Saturday nights last year.
The two speakers were Messrs.
Brothers and Powell, and they had the
same plant as year ago-the ineqali-
ties in the condition of men with the
conditions that make the rich richer
and the poor poorer. Who owns Del
aware? was asked, and answered by the
statement that there were 10000
families in the State and of this num-
ber only 5000 persons were land owners
and 81 per cent of these had mortgages
resting against them. Land, they
said, was given by God the same as the
air, for the mans benefit, and ali
should have an equal chance at it. The
speakers had the same attention as in
former visits.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Fowler & Leese lost valuable horse
yesterday from lung fever.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

While large party Of strawriders of
this town we're out enjoying themselves
on Saturday evening, in passing
through the streets Of Clayton they
were pelted with watermelon rinds and
tomatoes, one of the latter striking
one of the young ladies in the face.
This was very rough and uncivil
treatment, and the boys who thus
throw missiles at the passers-by in the
streets ought to be taught better man.
ners by the authorities, if such les
sons are not inculcated at their homes.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

John @. Blizzard, proprietor of the
Delaware House, met with quite
painful accident late Wednesday night.
He was closing a door behind him as he
was passing from the bar room into the
hallway, when he caught his hand, the
door slamming to with enough force to
sever the second finger Of his right
hand at the 6rst joint and mashing the
others badly. DIR. J. w. Clifton was
quickly summoned and dressed the
wound.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

VIM. H. Greenwell, of KentOn,
sports q new beef wagon, CONSPICUOUS
for its light color and good business
design.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
Maryland College
AND SCHOOL OF MUSIC.
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
NEAR BALTIMORE.

Superior advantages for studying the
Classics, Sciences, Modern Languages,
Mathematics, Music and Art. COnfers de-
grees. 45th year begins Sept. Is Send for
Catalogue.
REV. j. H. TURNER, President,
Z IA 2m. Lutherville, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

On Thursday morning jolly party
went down to Woodland Beach in H.
B. Grieves' large wagon, to spend the
day in fishing and grabbing. Despite
the hot weather they enjoyed the day
and caught enough crabs for their sup
per. Mr.. Campbell allowed them the
use of their hotel kitchen and the ladies
prepared and cooked the crabs. They
returned home in the evening by
moonlight. Those who composed
the party were: Miss Blanch Cochran,
Middletown; Mr.. E. M. Dexter,
Milwaukee; Misses Estelle Waters,
Edith Collins, Elizabeth Counselman,
Beth Denney, Rena Williams, Marga-
ret Fell, Florence Hall, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. p. Hall, Messrs. Irving Cooper,
W. H. Brady, Hirons Denney and
Clarence Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
WANTED.

Between 500 and 600 Bushels of
Good Potatoes, delivered at Steamer
Brady's Wharf at Smyrna Landing.
Also, all kinds of Produce.
Highest Market Price will be PAID
in Cash.
JOHN H. ARMSTRONG; !
1854 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The ''Bicyclists Best Friend is familiar
name for DeWitt,s Witch Hazel Salye al
ways ready for emergencies. While spe-
ciic for piles. it also relieves and cures cuts
bruises, salt rheum, eczema and all affec-
tiOns of the skin. 1t never fails Clifton (
RAYMOND, SMYRNA Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

At the second Quarterly Conference
of Asbury M. E. Church, this town,
on Friday evening, as new business
looking to ministerial supply for the
next conference year, committee was
appointed to confer with the Presiding
Elder, consisting of Jos. Smithers,
John H. Hoffecker and VIM. H. Baggs,
who will report at the next meeting of
the conference. Any statement of
what occurs at such meetings, even if
not exaggerated and false impressions
given, is no more a matter of detail to
the public than the domestic affairs of
family.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Easton District Epworth League,
will meet in Clayton the 14th and 10Th
of October, about 14O delegates. The
first meeting of the District League
was organized in the Methodist church
of this town, and the Convention will
make pilgrimage here on the after
noon of the 15th--coming in on the
o'clock train and returning on the
5.22 train. Rev. A. Stengle will make
the address of welcome.
Clayton M. f. Church, which needed
enlargement and had the way opened
by o stroke of lightning, will be re-
opened on the 10th of October, and is
being enlarged to seat over 100 more
people.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Mr.. Clarence Prettyman has rented
his store to Mr.. G. W. Walls, of In
gleside, Nd, who will open and con-
tinue the shoe business in this old
stand. Mr.. Walls comes highly spoken
of as a good business man and citizen.
He is in New York to-day, purchasing
his stock and will have his store open
in the course of week. 1t is pre-
sumed that Mr.. Walls will bring his
family here as soon as he can get a
suitable residence.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Alfred Tilghman has bought out the
Smyrna Cycle Co., which was man
aged by s. G.. Stinson, and removed
the effects to his store on north Com
merce street. Mr.. Stinson intends
going into the oyster business this
fall.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Sunday was the second Sabbath and
closing of the Bethel. A. NJ. E. Church
Camp 1t was without special demon
stratiOn, though unifying in its effect
ON the church. The expenses were
paid by o gate fee of cents, thus
doing away with the former begging
collections. The number in attendance
through the day was about 700. The
colored people were in evidence every
where in town. among them an excur-
sion from Chestertown of six coaches.
Most of these were on a tour of obser-
vation rather than attendance on the
meetings. A church camp for Centen-
nial will commence next Sunday, to
hold over another Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
OUR TOWN FINANCES.

Secretary Anthony Submits a Six Months
Statement.
There was no meeting of the Town
Council last Friday evening, owing to
the absence of a quorum. Secretary H.
S. Anthony handed out the following
statement of the condition of the town
for the past six months, to Sept. 1st,
1897
Total liabilities, Feb. go, 1897, 81 1920. So
Bills allowed from Feb. Goth,
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Before you buy your coal call at
Office of P. and S. Trans. Co.
A few cents saved in buying coal at
cut prices may be lost in quality.
We must sell at a profit to live and
give value received. No business man
can afford TO encourage selling at cost.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The finest tomatoes received at John
H. Hofecker's cannery this year, have
come from 'Woodlawn," H. A. Brake,
foreman. Besides being decidedly the
best in quality, the yield promises TO
be fairly good, and in this respect is an
exception TO other patches.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Miss E. G. Lattomus is in Philadel-
phia buying her fall stock of millinery.
She was accompanied by Miss Edith
Frazier Miss Lattomus will open her
stock in short time, when she will
show the latest in fall hats.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Cantaloupes, from an excess of water
while growing, or something, have not
been good this year, and not in de-
mand. A grower, who has shipped
some 800 half barrels to the city mar
ket, says he does not believe ten of
them were fit to eat. He stopped ship
ping before the patch was exhausted.
Messrs. Anthony and Lapham, how
ever, have a variety that the others
haven't, that are good and sell well.
None of them get to this town.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. t
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The Bible Institute Colportage As
sociation, ID. l.. Moody President, is
in need of more coiporters. Earnest
yonng people desiring to. give the
whole or portion of their time to Chris
tian work, with remuneration, should
address A. p. Fit, Supt., Box x, $50
La Sale Ave, Chicago, for particu-
lars.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Saturday was very warm day, as
had been the case the whole week, and
the thermometer registering 90 degrees
in the shade, and while not many peo-
pie were in the town until the evening,
VIM. M. Lewis did good days work,
selling fine wheat drills, making
twenty-three thus far since harvest.
Wheat seeding will soon be at hand.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

A correspondent whose statement
may be exceptional and for other rea-
sons is not published, says much is
said about "what are we going to do
with the boys" but asks "what are we
going to do with the girls. The
question seems to be addressed to the
Christian Women, and then the state
ment is made "that some young
women are often seen on the back
streets talking and flirting with strange
men from nearby towns whose only
object is bad. If this is done while
another class is at church as is init
mated, and in considerable numbers,
it certainly becomes parents and
friends to look into the matter.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Henry Dorham, alias "Black Strap"
was arraigned before Esquire E. V.
Cooper, Monday evening with the
charge of selling intoxicating liquors
and violating the Sabbath last Sunday.
Dorham sold his drinks in the old
Voshell drying house just below where
the Bethel Church Camp was held.
He was found guilty and held in $3.50
bond for his appearance at court. In
default he was committed to Jail.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
For Sale. Cheap.
FOR SALE.

A LARGE, EGG STOVE, Arctic,
No. 13, suitable fer heating any sized
room. You will get bargain by ap-
plying at the
TIMES OFFICE,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Cutting off corn commenced with
vigor on Monday. Some were at it
last week, and it was dreadful weather
for carrying corn to forty row shocks,
and where it could bear it, was put off
till this week. The wheat seeding now
mostly follows corn.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

We are now half way through Septem-
ber, the first month with an ''r' in it,
sat apart for the oyster, and B. V.
Weldon so proceeded, but last week
would have done credit to July, and by
Saturday, of 1900 purchased, only 200
remained unspoiled.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

E. V, Cooper has purchased the J.
Henry Jefferson store on Main street,
occupied by B. v. Weldon, for 81, 800.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Thoroughfare Neck turned out we'll
Sunday morning to hear Presiding
Elder Corkran. Friendship church
was we'll filled, and the meeting in
every way profitable. He will preach
at Clayton next Sunday morning.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15
Our EndeavOrers Preparing for "Dela.
ware Day."

Sunday evening, Sept. 10Th, will be
observed by the Christian Endeavorer
Society of Asbury NJ. E. Church, as
Delaware Day." The exercises will
be held in the auditorium at 7.30
o'clock, and the public are cordially
invited. The following program will
be rendered:
Anbuem.. ..s................. OAoI
Hymn. Congregation
Prayer er.................... Pastor
Duet. Miss Esther Megear and
Mr. l.. M. Price.
Scripture Lesson. Miss Ella L. Smithers
Church Collection. n.......................
Solo. ............... Mr.. j. Ed. Hoffecker
Address, A COnsecrated Iife-What is It?"
.......... Rev. Adam Stengle
(Su0rtebte. .s.,...t.. -t.. go.
Address, Conseerated Life-lts Rela-
tion to Citizenship n.................
Mr.. Charles H. LeFevre
Duet ....... Misses Hettie Richards and
.........+....... .bertha Stengle
Address.-''A COnsecrated Life-Its Rela-
ton TO Missions" Mrs. Stengle
Missionary Collection. .....................
Benedietion.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The "a acres of land adjoining Font
Hill," left by the late P. Spruance,
were bought at public sale on Saturday
by the widow, Mrs. M. E. Spruance,
for $1,7OO. N. B. 1t transpires this
week that Mrs. Spruance declines to
take the property.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Last week, as hot as it was, seems to
have been a week of colds. or as the
term goes, "bad colds" for such they
are always designated. There was more
complaint in this regard, than any sin
gle week in the year.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The Delaware State Fair opened yes
terday in full blast with the fattering
prospect of being one of the best held
in years. To-mOrraw, Thursday, will
be the "big day." 1t will doubtless
receive generous consideration from
our citizens. Ten or twelve years ago
it used to be attended by hundreds
of this locality.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The ice cream season has had a good
extension.
Tomato packers talk of the poor
quality of the fruit.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Daniel G. Bailey is another one of
the fortunate peach growers near Bren-
ford-abOut 400 baskets. 1t was a
meager crop for his trees, but many
had none comparatively. He closed
with smock last week.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Joshua Viney, colored, was arrested
apd brought before Alderman Baggs
on Monday morning for being drunk
and disOrderly and disturbing the
citizens of lower Commerce street on
Sunday evening. The alderman I'M
posed a fine of $1.OO and costs, which
Viney paid before being released 1t
came out afterwards that Viney had
been disturbing the religious worship
at the Bethel Camp. Had Alderman
Baggs known this, the fine would have
been much heavier.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Stock and implements of G. S. Mof-
fit, on the Rothwell farm, will be sold
by the Sheriff at O'Clock, Sept. 18th,
1897. T
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Mathew V. Ford, of ServersOns Neck
leads off in seeding wheat. The gen
eral sowing time will not be for two
or three weeks yet.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

One of the most exciting runaways
which has occurred recently took place
Saturday morning with L. NJ. Prices
team. His men had been unloading
phosphate from o heavy wagon into
freight cars at the depot, when the
horses became frightened and ran
away. There was no one in the team,
80 with loose rein they made mad rush
down Commerce street. James w.
Anthony's team was hitched in front
of J. g. Brinton's Store. The run
away took off the rear outside wheel,
smashing it to smithereens and using
the carriage up badly. Fortunately
the horse was not hurt. After grazing
the next team, it rushed down by the
"Four Corners" and struck the team
of George Dolly (colored) doing but
little damage, Slowing the wheel.
Just as ii was passing the Post Office,
Will Collins rushed ont and caught
them, bHt not before the wagon truck
was separated and the rear wheels left
in front of Prettyman's stare. In pass
ing down Commerce street, the run
away team caused ''cave in" in front
of Miss Mary w. Thompson's, att a place
where water connections had been
made. The opening was small
but the excavation was Of a most dan
gerous character. Harry Caulk was
following the runaway team down the
street. His horse stepped into the
opening and nearly broke its leg. As
it was, the horse sustained a very bad
bruise and the shafts were broken.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The Samuel Blackiston farm" in
Kenton hundred, containing 100 acres,
owned by Mrs. Gertrude w. Thompson
has been sold through COsgriff & Beck's
real estate agency, to ThOs. W. Ma
berry for 81, 100.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Henry Wood, farmer of this vicin-
ity, thinks he has discovered the cause
and found a remedy for the tomato
blight. If so, his thought aud inves-
tigation will prove a boon to an indus
try, that otherwise might languish and
die out, for growing tomatoes for can
ming must have better results than the
past two years. Tomato growing, that
used 70 be as certain as any other field
crop, has been subject to a blight that
has been growing with each year of the
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

J. B. COunselman & Co., received
last week, three car loads of peaches,
over 1900 baskets, shipped from Kent
county, Md. Only abOutf four hundred
of these were pared, the rest simply
canned for pie peaches. The short
tomato receipt does not occupy any
thing like their full time.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

Mrs. M. J. Bewley has rendered her
resignation as lady superintendent of
the NJ. E. Sunday School She has
been connected with Sunday School
work nearly all her life and for over
thirty years, lady superintendent.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-15

The fish horn as an accompaniment
of a strawride is generally voted a
nuisance, and people not of the merry
company will be glad when frost has
done its work in silencing them.