Smyrna times., 1898-05-04
CLAYTON.
The Passing of United States Troops and
the War Talk GENERALLY, the one
Interest of All.


parsonage.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Ewell's
NJ. P. Church will elect officers at its
meeting next Tuesday.
Rev. o. w. Devenish will preach
next Sunday morning on ''Wisdom
Work and Reward" at night "The
CrucifxiOn."
J. P. Hudson has the best pump for
the least money. An elegant bargain
for you. Also. builders lime and hair
at popular prices.
Mrs. NJ. F. Nicholson was elected
last Sunday as a member of the Board
of Visitors of the Aged Women's Home
of the Nj. p. Church, located in West
minister, Nd.
The pastor of Ewell's NJ. p. church
will preach next Sunday, TO- 30 A. NJ
"The Sunday School LessOn;" 8 P. NJ,
''The Glory of the Church" Sunday
School, 8. Is A. NJ, Christian EndeavOr,
1901. NJ.
The Sunday School of Ewell's NJ.
?. church has changed the time of
holding its session from the afternoon
to the morning at 8. 10, so that the pas
tor can be present and take charge of
Bible Glass.
The most inspiring and enthusing
scene of the season occurred last night
when three carloads of soldiers passed
through the town at o'clock at night.
Every window was decorated with the
Stars and Stripes.
The employees of the P. w. & B.
Railroad have dOnned the regulation
''white cap" The order went into eff
feet on Monday and will be continued
in use by conductors and brakesmen
throughout the service.
Preaching at Downs NJ. P. church
next Sunday at 3 P. NJ. Sunday School
at2P. NJ. A lady member will be cleo
ted, by ballot, to represent the church
in the Board of Visitors of the Aged
WOmen's Home at Westminster.
The war sentiment in our midst has
been very intense the past week The
eagerness for the daily papers is very
manifest and the demand has increased
considerably. In fact war is the pre-
dominating subject in these times.
Bishop Coleman made his annual
visit to Trinity parish last Sunday af-
ternOOn. He preached to a large and
appreciative congregation. Preceding g
the the sermon, the beautiful service
of infant baptism was performed. One
infant being christened.
An illustrated lecture on "Cuba, and
the Maine Disaster, will be given In St.
Paul's NJ. Z. church on Monday, MAY
10Th, by the Rev. J. D. G. Hanna
His stereOpticon views are of the latest
order, and his lectures receive praise
wherever they are delivered.
That portion of Main street near the
NJ. P. church, is being raised and
graded. This is but another instance
of the splendid condition of our streets.
Few towns in the State can boast of
better. The town authorities deserve
to be congratulated for their interest
in the direction.
Four car loads of soldiers known as
the millionaire Marine Reserves
passed through this town on Saturday
morning last. They attracted atten-
ton as being the most handsome and
stalwart body of men which have yet
passed through here. They were on
their way te Key West.
An order has been issued by E. P.
Stacy, superintendent of the Baltimore
sect that, should any of their employ
ees sever their connection with the
road for the purpose of volunteering
in the .. S. Service, their places will
be open for their reinstatement as soon
as they return with an honorable dis
charge.
At a meeting of the stockholders OF
the Clayton Saving and Loan Associa-
Ahn fall AZ
GERS were elected to serve for the en-
su ing year: /. n. Mills, president; J.
B. Book, vice-president; Joseph
Smithers, secretary; VIM. G. Hill,
treasurer. Directors were also elected
to serve for three years as follows: w
H. Tunis and H. F. Smith.
Interest is now centering in the towI
election, which will come off on Satur-
day next The five years term of J
B. Book will expire and it will becOm,
the duty of the citizens to elect his sue
cessor. The indications are that b,
will be reelected. He was one of tn
incOrpOratOrs and has been president
of the council for IL years, durins
which time he has given valuable ser
wee.
An interesting session was held a
st. Paul's NJ. E. Sunday School las
Sunday afternoon. The delegate
who were sent to the State Convention
Mrs. H. G.. Mearns and Miss Ev
Meredith, gave short talks. PastO
o. W. DeVenish also made a few re
marks. The choir has adopted 'SOng
of Praise, No. 81 book that was poI
ularly used for the first time at tn
Dover Convention.
We publish elsewhere the annua
statement of the Clayton Savings an
Loan Association. The strength o
this association should be a point c
consideration. By their statement
will be seen that they are in a splendi
financial condition. The officers ar
careful accountants and it should be
your interest to examine their state
ment. Such an association as this ca
not help but create feeling of prid
IN every citizen of our town.
What has become of the propose
bicycle path which was to have bee
made between here and Smyrna? Las
fall it was agitated quite lively. Hav
the promoters lost heart? Now thS
the spring days are here once NOR
many people in both towns would re
lOice at the pleasure of having a mic
smooth path between the two towns
The distance is only a mile and
could be made at a very reasonabl
cost, if the town authorities give thel
the right to proceed.
The track between Clayton an
Smyrna is undergoing some neede
repairs. In many places the rOtte
ties are being replaced by new one
gang of men are now working IN u
vicinity of Font HILL" 1t would /
source of great qualification If I'll
county would take the examp
set and give attention to the road alon
side of this track. There is no mor
miserable or annoying place betwee
here and Smyrna than the low deprel
sion at the bridge near Hudson
gate. Just as you approach ii
bridge, there is long stretch OF sogg
land, which in winter and early sprln;
Is almost impassable. If this depre
sion were filled in and covered wli
oystershells, the road would be yer
materially benefited.
PERSONAL Rev. Elder f. Rittenhous
Of State Road, filed the pulpit of BrJ
zion Baptist church last Sunday.
Miss Daisy Wiggin, of Townsend, hi
been visiting Mrs. Wilmur Rawley.
Miss Maie Cullen, of Milllngto
was the guest of Miss Ethel Ennis la