The sun., 1898-02-15
THROUGHOUT DELAWARE.
Smyrna.

Cllnd was visiting Mrs. Thomas Jeffer.
son, a cOlOred boy came to the gate and
made her little girl, about five years
old, open it and admit him, When he
had gained an entrance into the yard
he compelled the child to 60 up stairs
and find its mothers pocket book,
which had been left upon Il table. The
child was badly frightened and told the
boy her mother was upstairs, but he re-
piled she was not, that he had seen her
90 into Mrs. Jcfferson's. As soon as the
thief secured the pocket book he hastily
made his escape. Mrs. Clind sus.
picioned darkey living near on back
street and took her child to the lads
home, but the little girl was SO badly
frightened that she could not identify
him.
The "Loan Exhibition" given in the
Opera House, by the Kings Daughters,
was successful affair. Many old and
unique articles were on exhibition.
Refreshments were served and the
circle cleared 1882. which will be used
to help the poor of the town. Two Of
the exhibits, a spinet, which resembled
small piano or harpsicord made in
1885 attracted much attention. 1t was
loaned by Mrs. Carrie Speaklnan. The
other was a beautiful embroidered
dress given to Consul Gracey, who is
now in China. 1t was worn by Mrs.
A. Hoke, a converted Chinese lady Of
high rank. Another old curiosity was
Bible printed il 1911. The exhibition
was viewel by many people and was Il
very c>editable one.
An effort is being made to make the
Christian Endeavor meetings at the NJ.
+. Church more attractive by extra
music. Sunday evening L. NJ. Price
very creditably sang a solo and there
was fine congregational singing.
There has leen much comment over
the warrant gotten out by Thomas JEFF
ferson for the arrest Of c. p. Gears, pro-
prietor of the Smyrna House. for selling
liquor to minors. 1t was clearly spite
case, hut Mr.. Gears was held in 5000 bal
for his appearance at court Jefferson
was only released from Jail the day be-
fore, where he al been sent by Squire
Cooper IN default of $500 bail for dis
orderly conduct at the Smyrna House
The young men, who appeared against
Mr.. Gears were friends of Jefferson, but
admitted they la1 told Mr. Gears the!
were of age. 1t is not thought the pro
prietor Of thi, well-knownl hotel: :willss,,bt
caused any trouble, as it is a scheme O
Jefferson's to do as he thpatened-get
even with the hotel man for his arrest
and sojourn in Dover Jail.
After the sermon at the NJ. f. Church.
Sunday morning, Walter O. Hoffeckel
sang solo, in touch with the text, en-.
titled "rll 60 Where You Want Me to
Go."The sermon by Rev. Stengle, was al
able one and the solo gave it a pleasing
and touching effect.
George NJ Stevenson and William A
FAIRIES left today for Philadelphia to at
tend the funeral of DR.. John W. Flick
who died at Deand, Fla. DIR. Flick was
a member Of Morning Star Lodge !. @
O. F., No. Is, OF this town, and hac
passed through all the chairs, joining
that organization thirty four Yeas ago
He leaves a wife, sister Of Mrs.
Henry Schafer, OF near town. The de
ceased had mary friends here, who re
GREETED to hear Of his death.
Many ol the citizens are diSsat i>cG
with tie methods employed 10y tn,
meniUcr- OF the Town Council in pur
chasing c,u The coal used i,r ) m,
time past has been Of inferior quality
yet certain few in tie council still IN
sist on purchasing it from A. f. Jar,inc
agent. The town pays for GEORGE,
Creek coal but Secretary Anthony say
it does not get the coal specified in con
tract.
DR.. j. i. Estlin has accepted the in
vltation to preach Il sermon next Sunda,
morning at the Presbyterian Church t,
stars and Stripes Council, No. 26. .Ir
o. [. A. NJ The lodge will attend tn,
church in Il body.
J. Harry Kelley, has returned HON,
after visit with Richard Cunning.
Misses Sadie and Mary Collision. o
Dover, are que sts Of Mrs.. James Mctal>
land.
Marion llearne has accepted position
in Philad,lphia; Roland Carr takes hi;
place in Dunn'S drug store.
Edgar Homer and wife of Wilmington
visited Smyrna friends Sunday.
Misses Fannie Jones and Estelia Arms
trong have returned from Elkton.
Frank Williams, Of Wilmington is
guest Of his parents here.
Miss Edna Turns, OF Clayton, Is beln
entertained by Miss Annie FoXwcll.
Thursday evening the young men {
Smyrna will give II dance in the Oper
House. Music will he furnished 10y rro
OglcSby OF Chester.
DR.. J. Allen johnson is Il guest ,
Allentown friends.
Newport.
Active Lodge. 4. .. /. w.. will give
vocal ana instrumental entertainment j.
Red Mems Hall on Monday evening.
Rev. Alomzr Davis preached in Tie y!
+. Church on Sunday evening.
Tramps are becoming IL nuisance j
this section Gangs ul them lie in Il cav
in Folly Woods.
Mrs Julius D,Ll i. very i'll in tn
HSmropa;Ai: Hospital, Wilmington.
A very pleasant c'nplny was given a
the home Of Daniel Green ON Saturda
evening.
Wm J. IIilyarl has moved into tn
house recently vacated by John Ga
lagher
Andactaka Tribe, |, 0. X. NJ, is pr,
pairing to hold Il fair early in March.
Harry Miller Spent Saturday evcnil
with friends at New Castle.
Miss Meta Fell Of Faulklanl gave
card party last night
Miss Meta ,binson has been visitll
Miyv Estellu trnustnn