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Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

For nobby ladies' gents and chill
dren's shoes, go to Pixies. T
1t is wonderful how much news some
people who have no connection with a
newspaper can report.
If we have one bright day it is sure
to be followed by threatening weather.
with rain and mud in abundance.
Who would have thoughts few years
ago that social card-playing would be-
come so general and popular as it is
now?
The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Lydia Nc
DOwell, Monday evening, Feb. 7, at
o'clock. SECRETARY.
Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. T
Don't take cold, but get your feet
protected at Pixies. His rubber goods
are just the thing for these damp,
frosty days s
The w. G. T. u, is doing good
work in discussing and teaching
purity" but they seem not to reach
the right persons.
Mr.. f. Greenwell, of Kentop. has
rented his blacksmith and wheelright
shop to Adam Hoehm, of GERMANY.
and James Hamilton, of this town.
Keiffers, 10000 left of the finest trees
and lowest prices in Delaware Free
from all disease and San Jose Scale.
Call or write to c. w. Lord, Camden.
Del
AS yet the game of "basket ball"
which prevails in many places not far
distant, has not struck Smyrna; but
we've other games not so innocent and
invigorating.
Davis Turner, the eight year old son
of Geo. w. Turner, was severely hurt
in his fathers stable one day last week.
but is now himself again. 1t was un-
certain whether the injury was from
the kick of horse or a fall.
The fourth and concluding sermon
of the series on the New Birth, will be
delivered next Sunday morning by the
Rev. A. Stengle The subject will be
the evidence on the New Birth, or how
may we know that we are born again,
a very important question.
Hog CHOLERA TO Go.-The U. s.
Bureau of Animal Industry has dis
covered by experiments that anti toxin
will cure hog cholera. The remedy
was used IN Page county, Iowa, last
1all, on several large herds of swine
Out OF 244 animals treated only 80 died,
which was 90 per cent saved, while s5
per cent. OF those animals not treated
died.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Megear & Son, Maj. St:
SM RNA, DEL.
In Olden Times.

People overlooked the Importance OF
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but now
that it is generally known that Syrup
of Figs will permanently overcome
habitual constipation, well-informed
people will not buy other laxaties,
which act for a time, but finally injure
the system. Buy the genuine, made
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Cummins, was awarded the contract
SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting was called Mon
day evening with President Hoffecker
and all present except Councilmen
Moore and FAIRIES.
On motion of r. L. Cummins, the
chairman of the street committee was
authorized to notify Geo. H. Cole that
his contract had been annulled. On an
amendment, being carried, to have two
on the committee, R. L, Cummins was
appointed to serve with him.
j. G. Robinson moved that the same
committee appointed to notify Cole,
should notify Mr.. Jardine that he had
been given the contract.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Special Bargain Counter.

We have added new feature
i'll our Dry Goods Department.
A new counter built for the dis
play Of SPECIAL attractions.
Not all article on it which will
not save you from IS to 50 pei
cent.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
During this sale we will i'll no way slight
OUR GROCERY Department

and will continue as heretofore receiving fresh supplies of s
and fancy groceries each week orders called for and &
cred to all of Smyrna and Clayton free of charge We have
our dry goods and shoe sale
We thank customers for past avors and hope for cn
special sale. w '9 ~
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Everybody Saws Go.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wou-
dertul medical discovery of the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
ana positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cieahslng the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constitution
and blliousness. Please buy and try a box
OF Z. g. G. to-day; 10, -, 80 cents Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Richard L. Clayton, of Middletown,
aged 50 years, a retired farmer, died
suddenly Sunday of heart disease. His
wife and four children survive him.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Persons in School District No. 81,
Little Creek Hundred, Kent county,
will petition the Legislature to allow
them to vote at Dover instead of Leip-
sic
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Sn211'n0, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, FEB. End, 1898

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at > O'Clock
The TINES 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
Maryland.
ROBT. d. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTION-S so per annum. If
paid strictly in advance S1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTs-TH SMYRNA TIaEs is the
business medium not only for the town it 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 per month will be charged for
transient advertising. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Muslins, Calico, Ginqbane 3.

Here are some staple, a, gao.
as gold dollars that are ma2t..
down with the balance Of @~. @D
stock. Prepare for 1our sor;m.
and summer sewing and ,s+,
money.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Ladies and Chidren's Coats.

Everything i'll this department
Will go at One-half regular price.
They must go regardless Of cost
almost every garment has beer
made since Dec. /, 1897.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
BOOTS and SHOES,
- At and Below Cost.

This IS no fake but genuine bargain sale and y;r ~
until we InVolce which will be about March Is when
prices will be resumed by successor W. B N IeSua
II VIII be to your interest to make an earl, call ,
the choice bargains nothing will be duplicated At - secure
we Will Duy nothing more for these departments drrn
therefore all you will get at these prices is present Stock %
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Dress Goods.

In this department are some O
the best values we are offering.
There are a few pieces of gooC
styles i'll light weight stuff mark.
ed at one-half regular price.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

There is no need of little children being
tortured by scald head. eczema and skin
eruptions. DeWitt's Witch HAZEL Salve
gives instant relief and cures permantly.
Clifton & Raymond
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Boot and Shoe Department

Our stock of Shoes was never
more complete, and every pair Q.
them will 80 at cost. Anv Stool:
slightly out Of date will 90 a.
half price. Men frsJ-class rub.
bers, pointed toe, 75c, will 60 a.
35c; ladies' rubbers at Igc.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
MattingS.

We have just received from al
importer, our spring stock O
Mattings-more than 1000 yards,
which were bought in September
before the advance in price caused
by the Dingley tariff. While
this sale continues they will all
90 at cost, i'll whole pieces only,
of 40 yards each.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

There has been dearth of lobbyists
IN Dover this winter. With the ex-
ception of two or three men who are
supposed to be there in the interests of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
not single, solitary lobbyists has ap-
peared. This time last winter there
were score of lobbyists about and all
were hard at work.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Six letter boxes are to be placed in
Dover's streets, and the Kent Club
will pay the salary of the collector of
the mail.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

You can't afford to risk your life by al
lowing cold to develop into pneumonia or
consumption. Instant relief and certain
cure are afforded by One Minute Cough
Cure, Clifton & Raymond. Smvrno
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Card OF Thanks.

We desire to publicly thank our
friends for their prompt and generous
help and sympathy in our recent loss
by fire. A. Q. AND M. E. DIscH.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Mr.. +. G. Helbig, a prominent drug
gist OF Lynchburg, Va, says: Zone of
our citizens was cured of rheumatism
OF two years standing, by one bottle
Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm" This
liniment Is sfamous for its cures of rheu-
matism; thousands have been delight
ed with the prompt relief which it af-
fords; For sale by Clifton & Ray
mond's, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Winter has come at last. January
went out and FEBRUARY came in with
decidedly lower temperature, the ther-
mometer registering IS degrees both
Sunday and yesterday morning, with
breezy north winds. 1t looks as if
there might be chance yet to get our
empty ice houses filed. The wheat
fields that looked as green week ago,
as they often do the first of April, are
resting through this last cold spell,
under blanket of two inches of snow.
The thermometer was down to 8 de-
grees this morning,
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Total

The following is the cost incurred
by changing the arc light system of
lighting the streets to the incandes-
cent:
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
TOWN COUNCIL.

A Breezy Time Among the Members of the
Street Committee.
The Town Council met last Friday
night with President Hoffecker in the
chair and all members present except
w. A. FAIRIES. After reading the min
utes of the previous meetings, the
following bills were read and allowed: ::
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Blankets and WooIens.

The mild winter has left r
with an usually large stock d.
Blankets and FlanneIs, whic.
will go at less than cost.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

II the following item is correct then
not cotton" nor wheat nor hog ''is
King" but the hen is Queen. It is esti-
mated that this country contains $50,
OOO,OOO chickens, and that they lay
nearly 100000, 600 eggs each year,
worth Sl65, ,OOO,O 900. The value of the
poultry meat each year is estimated at
Sl25, ,OOO,O 900, the total annual poultry
production being $500, 900, 900, which
exceeds the value of swine, wool and
sheep combined, being also greater
than the production of oats, tobacco,
potatoes, wheat or cotton.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Wheat Friday rose to S1.1O a bushel
in Chicago, a figure which no one an
ticipated, even with the Letter
"corner" and the closing price in New
York was $1.O9 and Chicago $1.Os.
These were high prices and the
weeks return showed that it was only a
fight between the bulls and bears in
the grain market. That these figures
are delusive as to the general market
IN the Eastern ports, the price of good
wheat here being quoted at 81 cents
per bushel.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Who would have thought few years
ago that social card-playing would be-
come so general and popular as it is
now?
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

The penalty Of popularity is snvy.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
FOR RENT.

A House on South street, now occup"
oy Mr.. Frank Wells. Apply to
Mrs. H. r. CARROW,
~ Corner Main and South Sts., SmyrD
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Owing to the uncertainty of the
weather and having made an engage
ment at the ship yard for Friday, the
steamer Van Solver will omit trip to
Philadelphia Thursday Feb. Sd. Work
wW probably be completed to come
down Saturday at P. NJ and go up
the following Monday Feb. 7th at 10
A. NJ
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

The suit over Woodland Beach
marsh lands, brought by Geo. b.
Money, of Delaware City, against Will
liam j. Wiley was settled amicably
yesterday before Esquire Cooper, Will
ley moving from the land, the rent of
the past year going to pay the ex-
penseS.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Lydia Nc
Dowell, Monday evening, Feb. 7, at
o'clock. SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

If we have one bright day it is sure
to be followed by threatening weather,
with rain and mud in abundance.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Farmers should be very careful in
selecting their clover seed for spring
sowing. There is a seed of a plant
known as trefoil, which is almost i'm
possible to distinguish from the red
clover seed. This seed is almost ex-
actly of the same size and shape of the
clover seed and differs from it but
slightly in color.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Perhaps fooled by the springlike
weather of the previous two or three,
weeks hundreds of robins visited the
wooded lawn at Belmont last week, and
Sunday afternoon were frolicksome
and melOdiOus, with the usual notes
heard in April. 1t was decidedly cold
Sunday, and the two inches of snow
that fell the next morning must have
made them feel like hunting winter
quarters again.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Yesterday started out with bright
skies, but turned out to be one of the
most delusive days Of the winter
snow squalls the most of the day with
the mercury below 20 degrees, and icy
payments from the congealing of the
night before. Walking was not only
unsafe, but dangerous, and there was
consequently not many people on the
streets.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

The large and beautiful hickory tree
that stood at Leatherbury's corner
where the road to Leipsic branches off
from the main road ''Woodland, -
which was struck by lightning in the
summer of '96 and died last year, has
been cut down. 1t will be many years
before a walnut to take its place will
grow SO large, and may never be so
handsome a tree.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

For nobby ladies' gents and chill
dren's shoes, go to Pixies. T
1t is wonderful how much news some
people who have no connection with a
newspaper can report.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. T
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

The fourth and concluding sermon
of the series on the New Birth, will be
delivered next Sunday morning by the
Rev. A. Stengle The subject will be
the evidence on the New Birth, or how
may we know that we are born again,
very important question.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

A local company for the manufacture
of the Garfield wire stay has been form
ed and will at once put in machinery fol
the work. The principal projectors are
Frank Garfield, T. V. Wilson and Ton
Thompson. The machinery will be Sc
lected and purchased in Denver tomor
row and will occupy portion of Frank
Inns machine shops on Walnut street
Mr.. Can6eid's invention has been attract
ing no little favorable interest and it is
expected that the manufacture can be
made lucrative business.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Col. L. J. Marks was down from
Springdale with specimens from another
rich strike in the new shaft en- the RIP
VanDam. The colonel exhibited rich
specimen of tellurium ore which he says
runs $40 a pound and adds that soc
pounds of the stuff was taken out on
Saturday. The property is now employ.
ing fifteen men and the agency of steam
drills, steam hoists. etc. A shaft is being
sunk to connect the $50 foot tunnel and a
depth of $50 feet has been reached.
Twenty feet more will suffice to connect
with the tunnel. The mine is in fine ore
and is shipping regularly.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

The contract was let on Saturday by
the c. & N. for the construction of the
siding to the Adit tunnel at Camp Fran.
ces. The contract was awarded Ryan
and Day, both of whom were sub.con.
tractors on the main line of the c. & N.
Work on the siding was begun this
morning. This siding. tapping the Adj,
tunnel, is one of the most important on
the entire line and will be an important
feeder TO the big mill at Culbertson.
The policy of the =. & N. is to construct
these sidipgs at various points of import.
ance and it is satisfactory to know that
a beginning has been made.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

An investment of dollar week will
not require much sacrifice to anyone,
but it means fine lot in one of the best
additions to Boulder. Call on Dyer in
the Camera building. He will tell you
all about it. Put your boy or girl in on
an easy home-acquiring proposition Of
this kind. 1t will induce to saving by
the boy or girl and means a substantial
investment for the near future.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

George Mitchell has sold his fine resi-.
dence on Spruce and nth streets to Mr..
Silliman, owner OF the Pine Shade mine.
of Jimtown. Mr.. Silliman and family,
including his son-in-law and daughter
and Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, will shortly
take possession of his new property.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Gehme, of Cripple
Creek. who were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George R. Williamson, have re.
turned home. Mrs. Gehme, who was
formerly Miss Moore, resided in this
county previous to her marriage. A
party comprising the Williamsons and
their guests paid a pleasant visit to Ward
over the c. & N. Saturday.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Hi Washburn, Jr, son of his father, has
arrived from Silverton and gone to Sugar
Loaf to visit with his parents, after an
absence of more than eight years.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Manager Marks stated this morning
that he made the last payment of $4,000
on the Croesus mine in Sunbeam gulch
near Crisman on Saturday last. The
Croesus. under Mr.. Marks management
has been shipping regularly and has
been turning out good ore.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

The dancing academy is now we'll un.
der way. 1t has opened up with good
attendance. Now is the time to come in
and join the class. Don't forget the
social dance every Monday night from
O to II
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

1t makes reputation for limitations to
trade upon, does the Round Oak. See
the name Round Oak or you will be de-
ceived. For sale by Parker & Wills, op.
posite First National bank.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Andy Gum. who recently returned
from the Klondyke. started again Satur-
day for the frozen north. He went to
Denver to join his brother Frank and
they will togher start for Dawson city.
They are we'll acquainted with the ex-
periences to be encountered in the rough
fields of the north, but seem to think it
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

A false alarm was turned in from box
AZ last Saturday night Macky hose
turned out promptly.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Miss Annie Schuler, niece of Mrs.
Frank Heizelman, who has been visit.
ing her aunt here for couple of weeks,
has returned to her home in Denver.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Herbert Lafferty. the denver member
of the Seventh regiment. whose death
was reported from Montauk point yes
terday, was a nephew of Tom Lafferty, a
we'll known miner Of this county.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Rough dry, rs cents psr dozen. Al
plain pieces In rough dry ironed at the
above price. Elite Steam Laundry. 18th
and Walnut street. l5-tf
Daily camera., 1898-09-19
Rebate Stamps
,..GIVEN BY THE.
Following Merchants.

CHAS. c. .GIESICK-Parlor Drug Store
HISKEY & McNAUGHTON.G Groceries
THE PEOPLES STORE-Dry Goods
FRANK HISKEY-Boots and Shoes
P. c. JOHNSON-Bakery
SCHRADSKY CLOTHING CO.
Rogers Block, 1923 Pearl
EDWARD MONROE-Wall Papers
HAFFNER & HAFFNER-Furniture
D. G. CLARK-Photographs
BOULDER BICYCLE CO-Bicycles
D L. .FINCH-House Furnishing Goods
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

The Epworth League will give re.
ception Friday evening. Sept. 23d. at the
Methods, church to the university stu.
dents.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Miss Coulehan, daughter of R. E.
Coulehan, who was over from Denver
to spend a couple of days with her par
ents, returned to her duties today.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

A marriage license was issued today
to w. w. Thompson and Pearl Kemp.
ton, both OF Boulder.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

John Flintham returned to Denver
this morning after couple of days stay
here. Mr.. Sampson. of Conejos county,
who was in Boulder on business, accom-.
panied him to Denver.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

John Stahl, now working on Col. Brain.
erd's property at Brainerd's camp, was
in Boulder over Sunday with his family
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Charles Southard is in Boulder for a
couple of days visit with friends previous
to starting for New York city where he
will take law work in Columbia univer.
sity.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Miss Maggie Lytle who has been visit
ing her niece, Mrs. Adam Weber, left
for her home in Denver yesterday.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

John Multord returned yesterday from
Missouri where he has been enjoying a
pleasant stay of couple of months.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Ground is being broken for the new
home of Prof. Murfree in University
place opposite Prof. M. E. Dunham's.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Fred Burger and Misses Birdie Bur
ger and Annie Faivre came down today
from Jimtown for few days stay.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

George Mcclure and wife are moving
into one of the Henry houses on Spruce
street.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Mrs. James Cowie returned last night
from Omaha where she has been enjoy.
ing the exposition for the past two weeks.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Mrs. P. Clark, who has been spend
ing few days at her old home in Salina
is again home.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

State Engineer John E. Field of Den
yer spent Sunday at his ranch east Of
Valmont.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

The friends of Mrs. w. B. Jobe will be
pleased to hear that she is now on the
mend.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19
Coal and kindling at woo,l.,,. Browns.

Mrs. Wellington. OF Jackson, Michi.
gan. is in Boulder. hoping to be benefit
ted by the climate.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

WANrED-A good girl to do genera
housework, 1910 Pine street.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Cliff Wilder is again in Boulder for a
couple OF days stay with his sister, Mrs,
E. L Coates.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19
LOCAL NEWS.
Coal and kindlinq At woollstt- Browns.

F. L. Prince and wife have started for
Portland, Oregon.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Dan Crandall is recovering from his
recent attack of typhoid fever.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

LosT-Red glove, on Walnut street
Finder please leave at this office.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19
Are You Protected?

If not call and see US. We underwrite
for Caledonia. of Scotland, German AL
lance, of N. Y, Manchester, of England
Royal Exchange Assurance, Helvetis
Swiss, Northern assurance, N. Y. Plate
Glass, Orient, Hartford, Conn.,. also the
old reliable Continental, of N. Y, fol
farm risks. WARREN c. DYER,
Real Estate and Insurance.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Mrs. Robert Lewis. of Russell Gulch
is the guest Of Mrs. E. T. Carr.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Ground is being broken for w. G.
Cooks new residence on Spruce street.
Daily camera., 1898-09-19

Camera Building, Boulder.