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Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
Try Aliens FOOt-EaSe.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
AT this season your feet feel swollen. rpr.
vous and damp. If you have sma, RT-sTNE
or ught shoes, try Aliens Foot
Cures swollen and sweating feet, 6listeis
and Gallons spots. Relieves corns and bun
Ions l OF all pain and is a certain cure for
Shll6lains and Frost bites. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for
zoe; Trial package free. Address. Allen
:. Olmsted IeRnv n Y
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

For threatening to cut Robert Hutt
on the 4th of July, at Zion African M:
E. church, Noah Barrett was arrested
by Constable Pratt yesterday and
brought before Magistrate E. V.
Cooper. By an amicable settlement
between the parties concerned, Barrat
was released upon paying the costs OF
the suit, $3.67:
Old Kriss has been getting the past
week, a number of letters from the lit
tie folks telling him what they want for
Christmas. Here is modest request
of little Miss who wrote to him from
Wilmington, a sample doubtless of
others in wishes, if not words.
Dear Old Kriss Kingle:-When you
come down from the North Pole, | do
not want you to forget me. l would
like to have pair of gum boats, sled,
lock bracelet, nice big doll, pair of
kid gloves, a set of dishes, a couch for
my doll, a story book, a tricycle., a
double slate, school bag, a nice big
black board, nice cupboard for my
dishes, and big coach, bed for my
doll, q nice bureau and / think that
will be all. Don't forget the poor lit
tie cOlOred people VINO nave n0tnlng TO
eat Yours truly, Friend
In our last issue we referred to the
class of people who will pass right by
church, where there is stated in
structive preaching, to mix in Sun
day steamboat excursion, or are at.
tracted anywhere else where there is
something spectacular and senusous
The position of certain others who say
they are misrepresented in the item,
is fOrcibly represented in the following
paragraph from an exchange:
1.-TWO well-knOwn temperance men
of Kirkaldy, Scotland, were upset the
other night. when returning from
temperance meeting. In its account
of the mishap the local paper remark
ed. fortunately both men were sobel
at the time" This remark made then
indignant, and they wrote letter t.
the editor, saying so. Whereupor
the editor kept up his end by printing
this apology in the next issue of tn,
paper: ''Messrs. and--demanC
an apology for our having stated tina
at the time of their accident they were
both sober. We have pleasure il
| withdrawing Our OhsaYvofiO,, -
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
Shake Into Your Shoes

=. Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
II cures painful, swollen, smarting. nervous
Ieet and instantly takes the sting out of
eorns and bunions. It's the greatest CON-
T Iort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
~ Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
II us ns certain cure for chilblains. sweating,
callous, tired, aching feet. TRY it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. 25 cts.
nIaI 6TlaI package Free. Address, Allen 5.
Olmsted, LeRov, NY
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
Delaware & Chesapeake RAILWAY.

Broad Street Station. PHILADELPHIA
December l$, l1a~
A Special Meeting of the Stockhod.
ers of the Delaware and Chcsaneaka
Railway is called for THUESDtT
THE NINETEENTH DAY or J4T'
UARY, 1899, at o'clock p. m. N
Easton, Maryland, for the purpose of
voting for or against an agreement of
consolidation and union OF thu Com.
pany with the Queen Anne's and Kent
Railroad Company, the CaubriIge
aud Seaford Railroad Company and
the Delaware Railroad Company.
BY order of the Board Of Directors
j. NJ. HARDING, Secretary
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

AT the Atlanta peace jubilee which
closed with impressive ceremonies,
President Mckinley said that he sees
the long deferred consummation of his
hearts desire-"one country forever. "
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

A young man or young woman who
wants short cut to position should
read about the graduates of Goldey
Commercial and Shorthand College,
Will. Del. Send for new free cata-
lOgue. (See adv.)
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
RlAGES.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the Smyrna
Circuit Parsonage, Dec. Sth, by
Rev. L. W. Layfield, James Fortner
and Emma Davis, both of New Cas-
tie county.
SAMMONS - GRINNAGE.-At the
Circuit Parsonage, Dec. 14th, by
Rev. l.. W; Layfeld, Brady Sam
mons and Mary G. Grinnage, all of
this county.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

BILLS have been introduced in Con-
gress creating additional cabinet Of
fices-a department of commerce and
industry and a department of mines
and mining.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
Valuable to Women.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this won
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
or Overworked men 1t has no equal. No home
should he without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
Death Of Mrs. Geo. W. TIIghman.

Mrs. Annie Tilghman, wife of Geo.
W. Tilgman, died on Saturday after a
protracted illness. She had compli-
cation of diseases terminating in pneu-
monia. She was in her 56 year. She
was the daughter of the late Henry
Eubanks and had been resident of
this town since her girlhood. She
married Mr.. Tilghman in early life and
devoted her time to domestic duties
rather than publice life. Indeed her
whole mission in life was in caring for
her husband and children. She was a
member of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
The interment was on Monday at
Glenwood Cemetery, Rev. G. A. Hill,
her pastor, officiating. Besides the
bereaved husband, she leaves eight
children, Florence, Horace, Henry,
Alfred John, Luthur, Paul, and
Bertha
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

As was expected, the jury in the trial
of Senator Kenney for completely with
Boggs in the looting of the National
Bank of Dover, did not reach ver-
dict. After being out nearly three
days, they reported on Monday to
Judge Bradford that they could not
sgree, and were discharged, eight for
acquittal and four for conviction.
This leaves Kenney where he was
under indictment in the language of
his consul, Mr.. Bird, ruined man, !"
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
FOR RENT.

Three Houses on Union straat
eignt, seven and five rooms each
Nh mouse use on South street, in tenure OF
Mrs. Thomas Price. y
Apply to
,,oo., "a. @. TSCHUDY,
AiS0h Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
stockholders Meeting.

N Inc regular Annual Stockholders,
mfeetlng ~ Tor the election of Directors
ol the Philadelphia and SMYRNA Trans.
porta5ion Co., will be held at the off GO
oI SAID company in the town of Smvrna-
On tuesday, Jan. II, 1899, at 2 O'clock
A. E. JARDINE, sec'y and Treas.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHURCHES
An Occasion of More than Usual Significance
All Determinations Preparing for
the Event.

Christmas Day this year falling on
Sunday, makes next Sunday day of
more than usual significance in the
churches.
ST. PETERS P. f. CHURCH.
The Episcopal Church will doubt
less be trimmed for the occasion, as is
always the custom, and Rev. G. w. Dame
will hold services in harmony with the
other pulpits, on the great gift to the
world of Savior incarnate IN human
flesh, nearly 1900 years ago, whose
advent is now celebrated more than in
any former period in the worlds his
tory. Their choir under the leader
ship of W. H. Janney, will sing some
special music. The Sunday School an
niversary and treat, will come off on
Monday evening.
METHODIST CHURCH.
At the Methodist Church the Gus
tom that dates back beyond the recol-
lection of our oldest citizens-the be-
ginning of the day with a six o'clock
or daybreak prayer meeting will be
observed. This will be followed at
10. 80 o'clock by a sermon from Pastor
Hill on the passage in st. Luke, "FOr
unto yOu is born this day Ia the city Of
DaUid, q SdUiOur which is christ the
Lord.
At the afternoon session of the Sun
day School a special program consist
ing of singing, recitations, &c, will
be given, and will doubtless prove an
interesting occasion to others besides
the members of the school. This will
take the place of the usual exercises.
Presiding Elder w. f. Corkran will
preach his third Quarterly sermon in
the evening at 7.30 o'clock.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. j. L. Estlin, d. D., will give q
| Christmas sermon next Sunday morn
ing from Isaiah 2nd Chapter and lat
ter portion of the 9th verse: "And q
little chiid shall lead Hem."
In the evening he will give way to 6
Christmas Praise Service, at which the
congregation, Sunday School, and the
Christian EndeavOr Society will unite
On Tuesday EVENING" following, the
children of the Presbyterian Sunday
School will be given Christmas tre'
treat, with appropriate exercises.
JERMAN CHAPEL.
At Jerman Chapel Christmas music
and special sermon by the pastor viii
be the attraction. Christmas evening
the 25th, the pastors text will b'
emmanuel.
The Sunday School children of thi
church will be given treat next Tues
day, the 27th. The chapel will b.
decorated and Christmas tree placed
in it for the little folks. A program
consisting of recitations, reading
singing, &c, will be rendered
ST. POLYCARP CHURCH.
At this church early Mass will b,
celebrated at o'clock, followed b.
Mass at o'clock. Father Waldorf
will Officiate. The Christmas tree vii
represent the birth of Christ.
CIRCUIT.
Sermons appropriate, with specia
music, will be feature of the service
on the Circuit next Sabbath. A pre-
gramme will be rendered by the chill
dren and choir at Severson's at 2.3
p. m. They ask the people of tn
vicinity to help make the day day {
gladness
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

The colored Odd Fellows will have a
Christmas entertainment at their hall,
on the nights of Monday and Tuesday
the Goth and 9th inst.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

THE House of Representatives passed
the pension appropriation bill, carry
ing S145, 23S, $50, without a word of crit
icism.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Holly and other evergreens for dec
Grafton purposes, began to come to
town last week, and this week have
been abundant.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
TAYLOR'S BRIDGE SCHOOL.
Roll of Honor for the Month of November
Miss Edith Swinney to Enter
the School Friday.

NOu VI iOt huG NiOutu VI NONGWDGT
Miss Edith Swinney to Enter
the School Friday.
Ida David, 90,
Herbert Stats, 81,
Fred Regener, 81,
Bessie Boyer, 81,
Robert Derrickson, SO,
Mamie McClain, SO,
Lizzie Collins, 80,
Hamilton Stats, "a,
Samuel McClain, 90,
Elmer Stats, 80,
Roland Hurlock, SO,
Ethel Derrickson, 85,
George Boyer, 81,
Lillian Higgins, 10,
Elmer David, 76.
Olive Stats, 81,
Benz. HurlOck, 81,
Willie Regener, 81,
Howard Deakyne, 81,
Archy Huggins, So,
Oscar David, 90,
Elijah Gardner, "a,
Lilly Collins, 90,
Walter David, 90,
Samuel Collins, 81,
Willie Gardner, 81,
George Gardner, SO,
Carrie Gardner, 80,
John Collins, rs.
The above report is the standing OF
the scholars of the Taylor's Bridge
school for November. The teacher,
Miss Edith Swinney, expects to enter
tain the scholars and their parents,
next Friday afternoon, December 23rd
with literary exercises, followed by q
Xmas treat; also rewards will be given
for the highest averages.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

A whole store full of Christmas sug-
gestions at prices that will surprise
you.-W. A. FAIRIES & Bro. 2i
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

The Main street merchants claim the
larger preparations for Christmas as
will be seen set forth in their advertise
ments, elsewhere in the paper.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

A nice Christmas present would be a
writing desk from W. A. FAIRIES & Bro.
They are beauties. 2f
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

The attendance at Friendship and
Severson's churches on Sunday was
unusually large and the services very
interesting.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Jerry Goldsborough, our weather
prophet down the river, thinks that
after December, the signs indicate a
mild winter.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

John w. Webster on the Francis
Greenwell farm, between Marydel and
Hartly, will have a public sale on
Thursday, Dec. Goth.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
FOR RENT.

Eight-Room House, with town water and
sewerage, fourth door above Delaware
street, on south side of Mt. Vernon street
Apply to VIM. H. BAGGS.
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
A MUSICAL TREAT.
Mr.. Richard WeltOu Gives a Recital Under
the Auspices of the 10th Cen
tury Club.

The Opera House was well filled last
Thursday evening with an apprecia-
tive audience, who had gathered hither
to hear the musical treat offered by
Mr.. Richard Welton. The entertain
ment was given under the auspices of
the of the Twentieth Century Club of
this town. For the past two or three
months, Mr.. Welton has been engaged
by the Board of School Directors of
this town, to give course in his Tonic
Sofia Method of Learning to sing
from the Staff. 1t has been seen by
many that he is a talented musician
and understands his business. His
work at the Smyrna Public Schools is
a recommendation in itself. This was
only one side of his musical ability.
AS a piano performer, he is of the first
rank, and has won for himself the Fell
lOwship degree at the College of Mu-
sicians, New York City, which Incl
dentally speaking, is the same degree
held by Prof. G. Virgil Gordon, so we'll
known in this town.
His entertainment was treat
throughout and was highly enjoyed by
those who have a classical taste for
music. His selections were chosen
from the great composers, and he rem
dered them in style that showed that
he had a true soul for harmony, and
of high classical order. His ballads
and dramatic songs, were pleasant fea-
lures of the entertainment. There
were complimentary remarks passed
by those who composed the audience,
and some say that his renditions COM
pared favorably with the performers
who have wide reputa lion. Surely
the entertainment was far above the
price of admission charged. Follow.
ing is the program rendered:
l. Sonata. Op. 81, No. (Moonlght)
Beethoven
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Our advertising columns will an
swer as a good index to the individual
staring out to purchase Christmas
presents.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

An interesting matter to the farm
ers will be the annual meeting of the
Peninsula Horticultural Society in
this town the second week in January.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
After

Looking over some delivery i,ool.. NJ.
Benjamin Thompson asked ma -,iI' wi
other day if we had every man, ~ ~
Delaware dealing with us - III
Well, not exactly, but | am ip,l;,..,
to believe they are all coming Mi, ,i',,u v,,.
Coming out of friendship: w.. i.
measure, but that would be ii y4r,, -, ~
thing alone to come for. Thn, .,F
coming because such stock ii, NJ. .I'.. ''.c
them merits their patronage And
the season grows, the friend, H., '2 22
have sold earlier III the season .,r,.
pleased and send me so many fr,.,1
that duplicate orders are Just ru.Li,,,';;,1S
on me. H
And why not ! when for S7jo n,...
$40, at every grade the on. tl.rr..I ~
with the house is-How good c., -,inS -iS
make this article then how -" W.
ably can we sell it. ''-
And then no old stock is ;,II.,...i
stay or Is put INTO new stock =, ,,.. W.
off. That Is the reason We arr. L. I' =
our last winter Overcoats at half Ti
$50 ones $15. The $50 one, no ~ ''
$40 ones s.. Nothing but thr b...t =, !.
offered our customers.
A visit from Delawarctu is aIw,v.
valued.
THOMAS McCOY,
FORMERLY OF SMYRNA. DEL
E. o. THOMPSON'S SONS.
Tailors and Clothiers,
1888 Chestnut St, Phadlua..
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Christmas presents are all right and
great source of pleasure, but there
are some people who wish it didn't
come around but once in ten years.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

The title of the "Pilgrim's Progress
lacture by Rev. G. A. Hill to-nig hit
will be: "The Foolish Sleepers, or the
First Unfortunate Surprise of the
Young Christian.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

You can get high quality furniture
cheaper from w. A. FAIRIES & Bro. than
you can get i'll Philadelphia. If you
don't believe it call and see for your
self. 2T
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
CIRCUIT.

Sermons appropriate, with special
music, will be feature of the services
on the Circuit next Sabbath. A pro-
gramme will be rendered by the chill
dren and choir at Severson's at $50
p. IN. They ask the people of the
vicinity to help make the day day of
gladness.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. Parties wanting Photo
graphs for Christmas had better give
orders now.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
ROBT. d. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.

TERMS -SUBscRIPTIoN-sl.5O per annum. II
paid strictly in advance S1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADyERTIsEMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town 1t rep
resents, but for the outlying district Of which it
IS the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate of so
cents an inch for lrst insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising Locals and Reading
Notices 10 cents per line per issue. special
reduction on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
tisementS.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21


ments, elsewhere in the paper.
Christmas presents are all right and
are some people who wish it didn't
come around but once in ten years.
You can get high quality furniture
cheaper from w. A. FAIRIES & Bro. than
you can get in Philadelphia. If You
don't believe it call and see for your
self. 2T
The array of fine candies in the win
dow at StevensOn's Confectionery
store, cannot but attract the attention
of those in search of choice prepara-
tions.
Several of our larger stores are not
dealing in confections this Christmas,
leaving it, very properly, to the stores
which make confectionery business
throughout the year.
AS a Christmas gift what would be
so appreciable to a distant friend as
the SMYRNA TINES? 1t is no small
circumstance to hear from friends at
"home," fifty-twO times in the year.
Parlor, dining-room and bedroom
sets at W. A. FAIRIES & Bro. In the
best or cheaper grades they are worth
your while to consider. You are in
vited to see them. 2T
Cunning accidents have been re-
markably scarce during the cunning
season. After all, isn't it attributable
largely to the inclement weather of the
past three weeks? And, for the same
reason, won't there be more game to
start with next year.
On Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings OF next week, the congregation oi
Mt. Friendship church, near Kenton.
will have a grand Combination Con.
cert" for benefit of the church.
Some twenty carriages were hitchet
up Sunday evening in the vicinity 81
the meeting in the basement of tn,
Odd Fellows Hall. These meeting,
: are characterized by unusual fervor
and hold till late hour.
"Could any one find a more suitabl
gift than a good first-class sewing ma
chine?" says M. H. Appleton in hi
advertisement elsewhere. Visit hi
t Sewing Machine Bazaar on Mai
5 street. Prices; $500 to $24.00 an
, up, delivered at your home. Sc
e adv.
; The Butler Post, g. A. R., laid thei
= comrade, Young, to rest on Thursday
in the old Methodist cemetery. Eigh
n teen members of the Post attended
: Chaplain Wells officiating, firing tn
. six regulation yolleys over the grave
y The Philadelphia Record Almana
g for 1899 has been received. 1t cor
tains a concise history of the lai
Spanish American War, political ST
tistics of the United States and of Ne
Il Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mar.
!, land and quantity of useful informs
u ton of various sorts.
r Walter Shelton, of this town, hs
,e bought of Edward Hart, of Townsen'
n his farm, near Colts Station, contain
= ing 1876 acres for 81 100: Thefarm WI
" originally part of the Patterson E
)r tate and is considered good lant
!. About rs acres is in woodland an
. Mr.. Shelton purpoaes clearing all of
. with the exception of rs acres an
d and making it tillable. He will M
- occupy it, but will rent it out.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Christmas Goods at w. F. Dunn's.
Fit your library with furniture from
W. A. FAIRIES 4 Bro 2T
Try our home made mincemeat
H. Davis, Clayton, Del. T
Our od dvartisinO ooIumDS will on
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

The array of fine candies in the win
dow at Stevenson's Confectionery
store, cannot but attract the attention
of those in search of choice prepara-
tions.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

As a Christmas gift what would be
so appreciable to a distant friend as
the SMYRNA TIMES? 1t is no small
circumstance to hear from friends at
''home," fifty-two times in the year.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Cunning accidents have been re-
markably scarce during the cunning
season. After all, isn't it attributable
largely to the inclement weather of the
past three weeks? And, for the same
reason, won't there be more game to
start with next year.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Several of our larger stores are not
dealing in confections this Christmas,
leaving it, very properly, to the stores
which make confectionery a business
throughout the year.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Parlor, dining-room and bedroom
sets at W. A. FAIRIES & Bro. In the
best or cheaper grades they are worth
your while to consider. You are in
vited to see them. 2T
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
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
Marvlapd
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
MATRIMONIAL.

Miss Mary Mason and Irwin H. Dawson,
of Philadelphia, were married ON Friday
evening at the brides residence, Cooch's
Bridge, by Rev. F. c. McSorley.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21
JERMAN CHAPEL.
ST. POLYCARP CHURCH

At this church early Mass will be
celebrated at o'clock, followed by
Mass at 8 o'clock. Father Waldron
will Officiate. The Christmas tree will
represent the birth of Christ.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

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On Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings OF next week, the congregation of
Mt. Friendship church, near Kenton,
will have a grand Combination Con-
cert" for benefit of the church.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Judging from the seats already
taken on the chart at the drug store of
J.P. Hoffecker, the entertainment of
the White Rose Minstrels at the Opera
House next Monday night promises
to be we'll patronized.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Christmas Day this year falling on
Sunday, makes next Sunday a day of
more than usual significance in the
churches
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

Inc cold weather of last week put
Lake Como in condition to furnish
some pleasant skating. Had not the
recent snow furry covered the ice with
thin coating, the skating wonld have
been of much finer order. AS it was
there were many, especially school
children, who availed themselves Of the
opportunity. The ice was between
three and four inches, thick enough to
encourage the ice men to make a haul.
Those who were the most active in
gathering ice were Geo. w. Turner
and William II. Carr. Others we under.
stand were to have filled their ice
houses, but put 1T off until too late.
There may be other chances vet and it
is to be hoped that winter weather will
give us ''Skating Carnival" /" during
the holidays. With good, thick ice
our ice men will make an active winter
/ scene.
Smyrna times., 1898-12-21

At the Circuit Quarterly Confer
ence held on Wednesday, move was
made looking to the readjustment of
the work on Smyrna Circuit. It was
suggested that Friendship church be
united with Union and Blackbird, and
Severson's church united to Clayton
to strengthen that charge. No
definite action was taken, but it is
likely the above arrangement will be
consummated. This would blot out
Smyrna circuit and leave Jerman
Chapel and Smyrna Landing to be
provided for.