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Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
DEATH OF JOHN T. JAKES.

The death of John I. Jakes, of Wy
oming, removes one of Wyoming's first
citizens and a typical Kent Countain
of the higher order. He was in every
way vigorous, hearty, whole-sOuled,
progressive man in all that pertained
to society, in both its moral and finan-
cial advancement. In addition he was
a man of large endowment, and had he
been member of the majority instead
of the minority party for the past forty
years, he would doubtless have held
important political positions.
His death was while visiting his
daughter, Mrs. w. H. Redmile, in
Wilmington, from Bright's disease.
He was 66 years of age. The funeral
occurred at his home in Wyoming,
Monday afternoon, and was largely at
tended by people from that vicinity
and all parts of the county. His great
est loss will he felt by the Kent county
Bible Society, of which he has been
treasurer for many years, and always
one of its staunchest and most ardent
supporters.
Besides his devoted wife and son,
VIM. H. Jakes, in Wyoming, he leaves
a daughter, Mrs. Redmile, and two
sons, Dr. c. Russell Jakes and Thos.
W. Jakes, in Wilmington.
Deceased was in the mercantile bus
mess in Wyoming for many years and
was we'll known throughout the State
and county. He had been an active
Odd Fellow for many years, being &
member of Amity Lodge of Camden
and Dover encampment. He was elec-
ted representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lodge in 1879 and served two
terms. He was also grand sovereign
Grand Lodge.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Woodland Beach Attractions.

On account of the bad weather last
Wednesday, the cake walk announced
to be given at Woodland Beach on
that evening was not given, but was
postponed until this evening, when
cake walk will be given between rep
resentatives of Dover and Smyrna.
Some of the best walkers of this
town have entered the contest and
promise to make the winners of dat
cake do ''pretty" piece of walking.
Proprietor Campbell announces that
as special feature of his Wednesday
evening hops, a cake walk or masquer-
ade ball will be given every Wednes-
day evening until the close of the sea-
son.
Mr.. Campbell expects this month to
be the largest in the history of Wood
land, as the Clyde is daily bringing
large crowds and frequently people
are left on the wharf in Philadelphia.
Efforts will probably be made to Sc
cure another boat to help the Clyde.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL.
Still Active in Having Good, Graded Pave
ments and Gutters.-Passed a Few
Bills and Adjourned.

The Smyrna Town Council met in
regular session last Friday evening,
with all present except COuncilmen
Walls, Fowler and Reynolds. After
the usual preliminary opening, the fol-
lowing bills were allowed: VIM. T.
Ryan and Jerry Prior, $1.00 each for
Police duty on Fourth of July; Peter
W. Downs, work, 50. 10; Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company, freight, $500; General
Electric Company, lamps, $780,;
James A. Griffin, $26.25. Total,
$144. go.
On motion the ordinance relating to
the cleaning out of cess pools, privies,
&c, passed on March 8th, 1888, was
repealed and another ordinance sub
mitted to take it's place. Carried.
On motion of Secretary Anthony it
was CARRIED and ordered that the alley
way between the properties of the
Tschudy heirs and J. Wesley Denney
be raised to grade. This alley is used
in common and on account of the low
depression in the payment used as a
driveway, it has for years been more
or less annoyance to pedestrians. The
motion was carried unanimously and
the usual 30-day notices were sent to
property owners. This action will be
received with much favor by the citi-
zens of the town who have occasion
to walk on that side of the street.
A motion was also made that the gut
ter in front of the property of Miss
Katherine Beckett formerly Miss Jen-
ME Moore) and in front of the prop
erty of Mrs. Amanda Williams, be
paved.
Council adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Peninsula Newspaper Changes.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Wilmington SIM Company, of which
j. Edward Addicks presumably holds
the controlling interest, was held in
Philadelphia Thursday. Clement H.
COngdon, who started the paper and
has been its manager, surrendered his
interests to George w. Roberts, who
was chosen secretary and treasurer of
the company, and Mr.. Congdon will
cease connection with the paper. The
new manager assumed formal control
on Monday, with Mr.. Roberts as edi-
tor, and the SUn will appear as an ad
vOcate of the Union Republican party.
1t is said there will be no other changes
in the staff. Gilbert S. Jones, who
has been with the paper since the be-
ginning, will be in charge of the news
department of the paper, and William
Carter, who has been in the advertis-
ing department, will be transferred to
the city force. Mr.. COngdOn, it is
said, will return to Philadelphia.
Joseph A. Roney, a Wilmington
newspaper man, has purchased the
plant of the Milford Her0ld, which
was formerly conducted by the late
Colonel E. I. Cooper, and will start a
weekly paper at Chincoteague, Va. A
later report is that Henry Wilkinson
of the Milton Times, and Howard
Wilkinson of Dover, have purchased
the plant and will keep it as a Demo
cratic paper at Milford.
1t is also announced that the Har-
ringtOn Ne'cs, published by G. w.
Kenney, has suspended publication.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Cambridge Wins Over Seaford.

John E. Phillips and r. Hirons
Brown, of this town, were in attend
ance upon the champion game between
the two well-matched clubs of Seaford,
Delaware, and Cambridge, Maryland,
at Seaford, yesterday afternoon. There
has been much rivalry between these
two teams, and yesterdays contest
brought to Seaford one of the largest
and most enthusiastic crowds of the
season. 1t was an exciting game from
beginning to end, Cambridge showing
her superiority over Seaford by de-
feating her by the score of to 2. Bay
mond Deakyne, formerly of this town,
was one of the Cambridge players.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Pleasant Trips Afforded by the Brady

These are the times for trips to bay
side, sea shore, mountains anywhere
so it is trip from home. The Steamer
Brady has afforded some of this class
a most satisfactory route. 1t starts al
most from our door, is without dust,
cinders and the close confinement of
the cars, and if it does not go so fast as
the latter, it has the cooling breezes
that come from the water, and ever
changing scenery. SO it was on Fri
day and Saturday last, and the time
table of most every week gives an
equal chance for day and evening
travel.
There was no concert of action
among. the passengers ON the above
dates only matter of convenience to
the individuals composing the COM
pany, and yet there were between 80
and 40 on the boat going up and only
eight or ten below this number coming
down. The Brady thus affords in
every way delightful trip, if the ex-
pressions of passengers are worth any
thing, while it is inexpensive, as COM
pared with the other modes of travel.
While saying this much for the boat
as means of conveyance it would not
be proper to close without reference
to the service-from the captain and
pilot on to the stewardess and the table.
While ostensibly a propeller of mer-
chandise, the Brady and its crew see
no less after the comfort of those who
chose it as a means of passage.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
BIG PURCHASE BY ADDlCKS.
Buys Over a Million Acres of Land in Ar;-
IONA and May Raise Sheep.

A special to the Philadelphia Sunday
Record from Dover says: while in
Arizona, J. Edward Addicks made
probably the largest purchase of farm
ing lands negotiated since pioneer days
consisting of l 200, 600 acres, on which
he made large payment.
The land embraces a major portion
of Yavipa county, and is as large an
area as the whole State of Della
ware.
The mountain sections Of the tract
are now in tenure of DR.. Perrine of
Arizona, who has 5000 fine sheer.
grown on the farms. The country is a
great sheep-raising section. Small
fruits and cereals can also be cult
waited.
Senator J. Frank Alec, who accom-
panied AddIcks West, declined to state
what purpose the gas king had i'll view
in buying the land. 'He may organ
ize companies to develop and till the
fertile section, " said he, cor he may
90 into the sheep-raising business on
a large scale"
Senator Alice said they rode for -
miles on ponies through the country,
and all this land that was traversed by
them Addicks now owns.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
To Buy Delaware Trolley Rights.

Colonel George f. Leland, Leo Bel
mont and William Graham, of Phila-
delphia, with Attorney General White,
their counsel, representing a Philadel-
phia syndicate, are negotiating for the
charters for the Kent county Electric
Road from their owners, who have
abandoned the idea. A lump offer has
been made for the franchises. The
Philadelphians talk of building line
to connect Milford, Camden, Dover,
Smyrna and Woodland Beach. The
owners propose to proceed this week
to capitalize the Consolidated road, with
a view to commencing construction on
September /. With an open winter,
the line could be completed from Mil
ford to Dover, thence to Woodland
Beach, by spring, distance of thirty
miles. They propose to make it sin
gle track, with turnouts. The power
house will be located at Camden. Sur
veys and blue prints are already
prepared.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Lost a Grip Containing Money.

Miss Caddie Shapley of Philadel-
phia, started down the road yesterday
to visit her sister, Mrs. VIM. H. Fries
here, but not distinguishing the call of
Clayton" was carried on to Dover.
Mr.. Fries was telephoned to, went in a
carriage to Dover, but was unfortu-
nate in having an alligator grip stolen
or lost on the way mp. 1t was valued
at $40 in clothing, money and iewelry.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
A Birthday Celebration.

Since the dance the party has been
enjoying themselves in general way
about Belmont. One of the most
pleasant diversions has been tennis
playing, and among the number are
some excellent amateur players. Fri
day and Saturday evenings were spent
in receiving callers and this proved to
be a pleasant pastime. Indeed Mrs.
Speakman has received the town folks
with gracious hospitality.
1t was the good fortune of Mr.. Rod
ney Sharp, of Lewis, to have birth
day to fall during his sojourn with this
pleasant House Party, and Sunday
was the day on which it was celebrated.
The ladies were not remiss in impro-
vising a little sport and the way they
took advantage of the occasion was a
most happy feature of their outing.
Mr.. Sharp was expecting a diamond
ring from his mother, and when the
last mail on Saturday failed to bring
the gift so much desired, it had ten
dency to dampen his ardor and fill him
with some degree of disappointment.
When he came down on Sunday morn
ing he found at the breakfast table a
stack of presents that literally covered
his plate. 1t was jolly sport to notice
his bewilderment. The gifts were all
carefully wrapped and presented in the
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
LAWSUIT OVER WHEAT,
REFEREE TRIAL BEFORE MAGISTRATE
E. V. COOPER.
Mrs. Mary c. Wallace VS.. The Farmers
and Merchants Steamboat Company.
Suit Won by the Plaintiff.

There was a lawsuit before Magis- |
trate f. V. Cooper on last Thursday,
in which Mr. l.. M. Price and the
Farmers and Merchants Steamboat
Company, of this town, were inter
ested. 1t appeared that Mrs Mary G.
Wallace, of near Deakyneville, re-
Gently sold her wheat to The Farm
ers' and Merchants, Steamboat Com
pany and it was delivered to the boat
leaving Smyrna Landing on the 18th
ult. Her crop consisted of 300 bushels
at 20 cents bushel. L. NJ. Price had
claim against Mrs. Wallace which he
put into the hands of Magistrate
| Thomas Bratton, of Townsend. Sub
sequently he brought suit against her
for. 5000 and got snap judgment for
the amount. After procuring this
Mr.. Price garnisheed Mr.. John W.
Watkins, manager of The Farmers
and Merchants Steamboat Company,
who on the morning Of the 18th ult.
made payment in full for the $500.
As soon as Mrs. Wallace heard
of the proceedings, which was on the
same day. she demanded the $500 due
her from the Steamboat Company.
Mr.. Watkins informed her that as
garnishee of Mr.. L. NJ. Price he had
paid over $500 and positively refused
to pay her more than $40, the differ
ence in the amount Of her bill. Al
once she brought suit on a forthwith
summons against the Farmers anC
Merchants Steamboat Company tC
recover the 5000. The Farmers anC
Merchants Steamboat Company gave
security and got a postponement tt
the 25th ult., and on the 25th got
further postponement until last Thurs
day, the 9th nit.
The case went to trial Thursda,
morning at 10. 80 o'clock, and lasted
greater part of the day. Messrs. W
H. Baggs, J. Henry jefferson, an
w. Denney HAZEL were referees
Harry Emmons, Esq, of Wilmingt ton
, was counsel for Mrs. Mary c. Wallace
the plaintiff, and Robert H. VanDyke
, of Dover, counsel for the Farmers
and Merchants Steamboat Company
i, the defendant. After a trial the rel
= erees reported in favor of the plaintiff
and Mrs. Mary G. Wallace was give
" judgment for 5000 and the costs of th
~ suit.
Prior to. the suit brought by Mrs
Wallace against The Farmers an
Merchants Steamboat Co., she ha
given security and taken an appea
= : from the Judgment before Magistrat
" Bratton, of Townsend, to the Superic
: Court of New Castle county, claimin
she did not owe Mr.. Price the $50
for which judgment had been obtained
a right which the law allows in ever
case at any time within fifteen days {
the date of the Judgment. She ais
: claimed that the appeal supercede
the garnishment of J. W. Watkins
manager of the Farmers and Me-
n chants Steamboat Company.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Fined for Kicking His Nephew.

For cruelty kicking John, the son Of
John Bedford, Monday morning, John
York was fined by Magistrate Cooper
with costs amounting to $5.35. The
colored boy was down at the stables
of William Collins, and York seeing
his nephew there, kicked him and told
him to go home. Collins did not like
the treatment York was giving the boy
and subsequently took the matter be-
fore the Magistrate with the above re-
suits.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
BELMONT" HOUSE PARTY.
GIVEN A DANCE BY THE YOUNG MEN
OF SMYRNA.
A Week Full of Pleasant PaStimeS in Bay
Parties, Lawn Fetes, &c-Mrs. Speak
mans Delightful Entertainment.

Belmont Hall, +" the beautiful home
of Mrs. Caroline Peterson-Speakman,
has been the scene of very jolly
House Party the past week. The gath
ering has been most cOngenial in its
character, and coupled with the splen-
did hospitality of Mrs. Speakman, has
made the occasion one long to be re-
membered by those who included the
party. Indeed these guests took full
possession of belmont" and a more
ideal place for such social affair can
not be found within the borders of the
State of Delaware. Besides the dwell
ing, so colonial, yet cOZy in its aspect,
the young folks have had acres of
grounds to roam over, lawn that in
its romantic beauty of shade trees,
walks, coZy retreats and &c, has long
been source of admiration to town
folks and visitors.
The House Party started on We'd
nesday evening on what seemed to be
very unfavorable spell of weather.
Thursday, however, dawned beauti-
full clear day, and by this time the
party had all gotten together and were
bright and enthusiastic over the happy
prospect of a gay season. They were
Miss Laura Raub, Miss Emma Arm
strong, Newark; Miss Dora Wilds
Dover; Miss Eba Wilds, Miss Heller
Waters, Smyrna; Mr.. Rodney Sharp
Lewis; Mr.. Harold Green, Middleton
Mr.. Harry Vickers, Chestertown; Mr.
Cummins Speakman, Mr.. A. Lee Cliff
ton, Mr.. Charles Stockly, Smyrna
All the young men of the House Part!
are fellow students at Delaware Col
lede.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Council adjourned.

The Smyrna Picking Factory made
it's first shipment of pickles on Monday
by Steamer Brady. If weather is sea-
sonable, fair crop will be had.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
REV, f. H, HYNSON DEAD.
PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY ON THURS.
DAY AFTERNOON.
Impressive Funeral Services at the Nj. E.
Church at which Several Ministers of
the Conference Took Part.

Rev. Edwin H. Hynson, who had
been in the ministry of the M. E.
Church for the past forty years, died
at his home in this town on Thursday
evening, 9th inst, aged GA years.
His death was not unexpected. He
was compelled to relinquish the active
ministry sixteen months ago because
of the development of organic heart
trouble, his physicians telling him it
was imperative that he should desist
from public speaking. He came to
this town from Kent Island, Md,
March 1898, and re-engaged in the
business he learned here over forty
years matchmaking and iewelry.
His health improved, business came to
him freely and everything seemed to
be going along we'll until shortly after
the State Sunday School Convention
held here in April, when he was
stricken again severely with heart dis
ease. There were slight alterations
from time to time, but no real i'm
prOvement, rather a steady loss of
vital force, the last sixteen weeks
being spent in his room. He knew,
and his family knew the end was ap-
preaching, but it was not known until
Thursday that the final hour had
come.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Dance to Belmont Visitors.

As a compliment to the "BelmOnt
Hall'' House Party, the young men of
Smyrna gave a pleasant dance in their
honor on Thursday evening. Despite
the tOrrid weather which had prevailed
all day. the young folks entered in for
an evening of pleasure. There were
number of Smyrna dancers missed,
who were possibly kept away by an ap-
preaching electric storm and the hot
weather, but this did not deter those
who had gathered, from spending a
jolly evening. Music was excellently
furnished by Watkins Orchestra of
four pieces, and during intermission,
Caterer George Nj. Stevenson furnish
ed delightful repast of ice cream and
assorted cakes.
Among those present were: Miss
Laura Raub, Miss Emma Armstrong,
Newark; Miss Dora Wilds, Dover;
Miss Carrie Taylor, Miss Elizabeth
Frazier, Chester, Pa. Miss Beatrice
Graham, Washington, d. c.; Miss
Ella Richardson, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. Rodney Sharp, Lewis; Mr.. Har-
old Green. Middletown; Mr.. Harry
Vickers, Chestertown, Nd; Mrs. Lii
liam Cloak, Miss Eba Wilds, Miss
Helen Waters, Miss Nettie Tschudy,
Miss Lizzie Denney, Miss Lizzie
Revls, Miss Cora Tschudy, Miss Mary
Anthony, Miss Margaret Stockly, Miss
Edith Collins, Miss Alice Beck, Miss
Fannie Jones, Miss Helen Collins,
Miss Blanch HAZEL. Messrs. John
LeFevre, R. H. Denney, Homer
Lewis, G. Davis, Brown, Clarence
Raymond, Harry Tschudy, R. D. Hof
fecker, Jr., Cummins Speakman, A
Lee Clifton, Howard r. Jones, Charles
Howell LeFevre, Mariner Beckett ani
Linwood Phillips.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02

"pet names" of the party. When Mr..
Sharp opened the bundles he found a
conglomeration of tin horns, dishes,
ginger bottles, musical instruments,
&c, that set his eyes fairly dazzling to
the amusement of those looking on.
And he received his Diamond Ring"
though it were only 10 cent paste
1t is needless to say that he received
the warm aud hearty congratulations
of the fellow members of his "House
Party and that his birthday, which
fell on this occasion, will long be re-
membered with pleasant associations.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Found Watching and Waiting.

Death fonnd him fully ready
to pass the portals into eternity.
With brightness beaming from the
face and triumph on the lips, his last
expression to Rev. G. A. Hill, who
was present in his last hours was,
"victory is won" Paul's testimony
when he siad 81 desire to depart and
be with Christ is not confined to Paul
alone. Mr.. Hynson said to the writer
two or three weeks before his death,
II was so disappointed yesterday, 1
seemed to be nearing the river. and it
was so light that [ could see on the
other side and the view was beautiful
and enchanting, and a great yearning
came over me to make the crossing,
and l thought that this morning 1
would be in heaven, but the doctor says
I'm better.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
An Evening at the Bayside.

On Monday afternoon the "House
Party arranged to go to Wood
land Beach. They went down early
in the afternoon and took supper at
the Woodland Beach hotel. It was
delightful evening and during their
stay there, they thoroughly enjoyed a
sail on the bay and later danced few
hours to the music furnished by Ogles-
by's Orchestra. Those who included
the party were: Miss Carrie Taylor,
Chester, Pa; Miss Helen Estelle
Boyd, Philadelphia, Pa; Miss Laura
Raub, Miss Emma Armstrong, New
ark; Miss Beatrice Graham, Washing
ton, d. c.; Miss Dora Wilds, Dover
Miss Helen Waters and Miss Adah
Jarrel, Smyrna. Messrs. Howard
Jones. Cummins Speakman, Charles
Stockly. Harry Vickers, Harold
Green, Rodney Sharp, A. Lee Clifton,
and G.. Davis Brown.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
Entertained at "WOOdlawn."

The next day after their delightful
trip at the Bayside, they had snap
shots taken of them in differently ar
ranged groups. The House Party nat
urally hope for these pictures to turn
out well so as they can keep them as
| souvenirs of one of the most pleasant
outings they have ever taken. In the
evening, these happy occupants of
Belmont Hall'' were invited out to
"WOodlawn," an adjoining country
seat, where they were delightfully."- en-
tertained by the Misses Cummins.
This beautiful place with such a noble,
commanding looking residence, so
typical of the old style Colonial man.
siOns, afforded the party a pleasant
evening from beginning to end. The
Misses Cummins spared no effort tc
give them all most cordial reception,
and what time was not spent in the
residence in music and social pastimes.
was equally enjoyed on their spacious
lawn.
This evening will be the farewell
evening of the House Party and these
young folks purpose closing it with ,
"Cake Walk" or some jolly pastime a
Belmont Hail." Their week of pleas
ure will end tomorrow, and there il
no doubt that they will take away will
them most happy impressions of thei
outing, and the warmest appreciation
for the delightful entertainment, ant
splendid hospitality afforded by Mrs
Speakman and her son Mr.. Cum
minis Speakman.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-02
A Beautiful Christian Character.

Death is always period of sadness
to family and friends, whatever it may
be in the way of new life and felic-
ties to the departing. The funeral oc-
Cured on Monday, and was attended
by sincere mOurners. 1t was in many
respects a remarkable funeral. The
sorrow, and there were others who felt
it besides members of his family, was
of the Cody kind that has in it
wealth of comfort - the kind that
brings earth and heaven very close
together. There were no shadows in
it other than the end of an illumined
life that served the purpose of bea-
con light to those who follow after.
There was not an inharmonious note
in the testimony of the several min
listers who spoke of his virtues and
Christian character. The universal
testimony was that his life was free
from blemishes, not perfect, for there
was but one perfect life, but absolutely
blameless, as far as they knew. In
addition he was more than usually
scholarly. When he felt himself called
to the ministry he would not go into
it without a preparation, and to this
end he went to the Biblical Institute
at Concord, n. H., where he not only
took the usual course in theology, but
also became proficient in Greek and
Hebrew, the original languages in
which the Bible was written.
None of these ministers had known
him in his youth. The writer did-in
the five years in which he worked al
his trade in this town, before entering
the ministry. His life was as pure,
his Christian character as decided and
his zeal in all earnest work was as
great in his youth as in his ministerial
life. His devotion to his church al
we'll as to his business calling, il
other words, his desire to be useful
was then a matter of frequent com
ment.
Impressive Funeral Services.
The funeral services we're held Mon
day morning at 10. 80 o'clock, in Asbur!
M. E. Church. The first hymn wa
read by Rev. Thos. H. Haynes
"Asleep in Jesus" sung by the choir
with organ accompaniment, followe'
with prayer by Rev. DIR. @. A. Grice
of Wilmington. The second hymi
was read by Rev. Aloycius Green, o
Greensborough. Rev. l.. W. Layfiel'
read the first Scripture lesson, aH'
Presiding Elder C.S. Baker, of Dover
the second. The first address was ,.
Rev. Alfred Smith, of Dover; the sec