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Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Kenton Sunday School will hold
their Missionary Anniversary on Sun
day evening, March 18th. Recitations
by the scholars, special music by the
choir, will be the features of the pro-
gramme. A silver offering from each
one is desired.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

1t seems the general opinion among
fishermen that the approaching shad
season will be profitable one, and no
doubt there will be large run of shad
in Delaware waters.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Spring plowing is now in order, for
the high lands. The low lands are
still mirey.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. r
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The bicycle girl and boy wish that
gentle Spring would come in with a
Jump and that the roadways would dry
up right speedily.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of the public sale of Franklin
Rumford, near Kenton, next Friday,
10th inst. The intervening time is
short, to enable the heirs to close the
estate speedily. Mrs. McCracken,
who went out in the country a year
ago to get the open air. furnished the
dwelling with the best material, ,as will
be seen in the advertisement else
where.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Pastor Hill at the M. E. Church on
Sunday morning, after explaining the
Discipline in relation to church mem
bership, received eight persons who
had been on probation the past year,
into full membership, and also directly
after, admitted on trial four proba-
TONERS.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Joseph E. Williams, who died last
week., was a member of Smyrna Con-
clave No. As, of Heptasophs, had an in
surance of $4 900, which he has carried
since March 1891. The amount of the
payments he has made in this time has
aggregated between $500 and 5000.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
Joseph E. Williams.

The following has been commupica-
ted to the TIMES in reference to the
deceased.
Joseph E. Williams, one of Smyrna's
most prominent and highly respected
citizens, died very suddenly at his res
idence, Thursday evening, near
O'Clock, aged 63 years. MIR. Williams
was taken sick about ten days ago, but
his condition was not considered ser
ious, and his family was YER much
encouraged by his improved condition
the past few days. He was sitting in
an easy chair in the evening when he
suddenly expired. Mr.. Williams, years
ago was engaged in the mercantile bus
mess, but for the past ten years has
been in the life insurance business, his
territory being the Maryland and Del
aware Peninsula. Being deeply at
tached to his family, his home was his
kingdom and he was always at his
best when with them. He enjoyed
outside pleasures only when his family
shared them. He was whOle-sOuled,
hospitable, and always accorded to his
guests his house, with all that it i'm
plies.
The deceased was born near Smyrna
and has lived here almost all his en-
tire life. He was prominent mem
Der of the NJ. E. church. Mr. Williams
leaves widow and three children,
Frank j. Williams, with r. G. Dun &
Co., Wilmington; Miss Rena Williams
and Charles Williams, of this town.
The funeral occurred ON Monday af-
ternoon, conducted by Rev. G. A. Hill,
assisted by Revs. COrkran and
Hynson, the interment being in Glen
wood Cemetery. The following per
sons from other places were in attend
ance: Thos. L. Carrow, Newark, n
j.; Mrs. Walter B. Carrow, New York
John w. Williams and wife, and Johr
E. Chatham and wife, of Chester, Pa.
E. Wilmer Collins, Camden, N. J.; c.
Wesley Williams, DIR. Frank ROOF
Smith and wife, Mrs. r. A. Hance
Geo. S. Allmon, VIM. Boyd, and Ray
G. Linville, Wilmington; Mr.. ant
Mrs. J. Harry HURT, of Philadelphia
Mrs. John W. Casson and Mrs. VIM
Fl. Dyer, of Dover; DIR. and Mrs. J
r. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Brady
Cooper, j. Hermon Anderson, and A
I. Hoffecker, Cheswold; Harry L
Crockett, Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

While the Delaware farmers are con-
tracing for tomatoes, Eastern Shore
farmers are likewise called on by pack
ers, to contract for pears.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

There are but four more days of the
Legislature, if the resolution to ad-
iOurn on the 18th is adhered to.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

No United States Senator has yet
been elected, but it is still the upper
most question before the Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
SnaYrm0, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH Sth. 1899

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The State Sunday School Convention
which meets in Smyrna April 9th and
7th, will be an important occasion. H.
s. Goldey, is President, G. H. Can't
we'll, chairman of Executive Committee
and DIR. Frank W. Lang, Recording Sec
retary. Special arrangements with the
railroad for tickets can he had, by az
plying to DIR. Frank w. Lang, 1907
Washington street, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

For preserving meats use Clifton &
Raymond's Pure Refined Borax. II
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The days when we are most rushed
for time are always the ones on which
we have the most Interruptions.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

There is a great deal of water in the
ground. A farmer near town says his
we'll is filled to the top.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

"March came in like lamb, and in
accordance with the old adage, twill
go out like lion.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Harvey B. Stewart has discontinued
store keeping in the Wilds property,
and Jacob Lienberger is occupying it
this week, while putting a new floor
and other improvements in his sham
bles.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

At a meeting of tomato packers of
the State, held last week in Dover, it
was estimated that 10000 acres had
been contracted for.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Garden making, of peas and potatoes
will now be in order.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Choice Maine Rose Potatoes; Glover
Seed; Garden Seeds of all kinds, at
Cooper's. T
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The members of Morning Star
Lodge, No. 6, L. o. o. F., are reques-
ted to meet at o'clock on Friday
evening next.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The price of eggs, that went up like
q rocket as a result of the February
blizzard, is now on the down grade,
and may soon be only one quarter
of what they were then. They got up
to 40 cents per dozen.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

A hazardous thing is to attempt to
make up other peoples quarrels.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The 4th quarterly conference of
Smyrna Circuit will be held at the
Circuit parsonage, March 18th, next
Saturday, at 2P. NJ. The Presiding
Elder will preach at Friendship the
10Th, at 1920 and Severson's 2.30.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

An opportunity that does not always
come your way is offered you this week
as seen by the advertisem ent of w. G..
Hill elsewhere. This residence is the
one recently in tenure of George f.
Jones OF Mt Vernon street, known as
tne 'Fisler property" fifty-fve (55)
ieet front and one hundred and eighty
nve Sloo) feet depth, adjoining lands of
capt. John Mustard and the Umsted
neirs' This is one of the best loca-
'ionS IN town, healthful, because it is
on one OF the highest elevations in
.o"n' congenial, because it is situated
IN one OF the best neighborhoods. This
property will be sold at Public Sale, in
front OF the Smyrna H ouse, next Sat-
urday afternoon at o'clock, and those
contemplating nice site on which to
rebuild, will have chance to get a
two-story brick building and lot on
| easy terms. Consult advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

L. E. Anthony is largely engaged in
fruit growing, and made test of the
effect of the severe weather the second
week of February. He cut twigs from
the different varieties of peaches and
placed them in water, in a green house.
The blossom buds, instead of develop
ing dried up and fell off, proving that
they had been frozen and killed. On
the contrary, similar twigs from the
apple, pear and plum blossomed out,
showing that they were still alive.
Mr.. Anthony finds the same condition
to exist with the Miller raspberry and
gooseberry, but believes the Wilson
blackberry is killed about as far back
only as they are usually trimmed.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Inc Watkins canning factory at
odessa, began making cans on Mon
day.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
&5 Head Of Horses
2 Cows,
Pig, - Chickens p Turkeys Il Ducks and
GuineaS
Farming Implements. &c

As fol ows: three horse Oliver Th He'd Pow.
No. 40: , two horse PlOwS , CnehuT>e POHS
Shovel PlOw, Double Harrow. single Harrow
Sulkey, Buckeye CulivatoT, Oue-hOr>e Cu.uyS
tor, Disc Harrow. Buckeye 10-tD1th CLASSIFIED
Grain Drill, Corn Planter, Wheelbarrow SEED
SOwer. Box Wagon, two seated Carriage, Farm
Wagon. Family ~cigh and Bells, sets of Of Cai.
riage Harness. double let of Carriage Harness, SCI
of Pony Harness set of heavy Wagon Harness
sets of plow Harness, Double Tress. Single lrees
RakeS Hoes. Dung Drag Forks. spades. >hovei'
Saws. BagS Bag Holder Log Chains. Scythfs
Corn Knives, Rakes, WOOd-h"rSe, Ropes, Mans
Wedges, Lap Robes. Buffalo Robe, Boards shin
giles, DC
Also, S7l5 Acres of Wheat in the ground y
Bushels of Rye. 2C0 Bushels of Corn. 60 Quarts OI
Timothy seed. 200 pounds of Nails, Carriage Foe
Grndstone, Half BuShel Measure, Peck Measure
10 Hot bed sash.
TERMC All sums of $40 and under, cash VII.
lnlmo be required; over that amount
credit of Months will be given 10y the purchase
giving a bankable note with approved endoTSet
FRANKLIN RUMF0RD.
B. V. Weldon, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

Geo. NJ. Stevenson, Grand Foreman
and J. Fletcher Truax, went to Milton
this morning, to install the officers of
Milton Lodge, A. o. U. W.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The Wilmington shad fisherman are
expected at Bombay Hook next week.
The catch depends of course on the
weather. A Wilmington paper says,
North Carolina shad are selling in
our market from so to 70 cents each.
Delaware shad are expected in by the
last of next week. A large catch this
year is looked for and the New Castle
shad fisherman have everything IN
readiness to take them from the waters
of the Delaware as soon as they begin
to rum"
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

All the members of Union Castle,
No. II, K. G. E., are especially re-
quested to be present at the meeting
next Monday night at 7.SO, as very i'm
po-tant business will be considered in
teresting every Sir Knight. N.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

w. G. Hill has sold to Mr.. Daniel @.
Spruance, son of Mrs. Amanda Spru-
ance, his property on Mt. Vernon st.
This property was sold in part payment
made by the exchange of the ''Fisler
property" on West Mt. Vernon street,
recently purchased by Mr.. Spruance.
AS soon as arrangements can be made,
Mrs. Spruance will move to her new
home on the opposite side of the
street.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. d. HOFFECkER,
Assnciate Editor.

MS-suBscRIPTIoN-s1.5 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance Sl.OO. No paper Is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-THE SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town 1t rep
resents, but for the outlying district Of which 1t
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Zenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate OF 90
cents anSnch for first insertion and % cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. A special
reduction on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
Nathaniel Pratt.

Nathaniel Pratt.
The death of Constable Nathaniel
Pratt, which had been expected any
hour for a week or more, and who had
been sick at his home for several
months with complication of diseases
the principal one of which was heart
trouble, occurred on Friday, and inter
ment was made yesterday in Odd Eel
lows cemetery. He was in his 45th
year, and until the beginning of his
sickness, some months ago, of unusual
vigor and strength He was by
trade a painter, but for some years
past in the employ of our business men
as night watchman. In addition to
this, for the past two years he has been
constable of this Hundred. In poll
tics, or rather partizanship, he was
decided Democrat, and one of the
strong party workers of this Hundred.
He entertained aspirations for office in
the gifts of his party it is said, among
which was the Shrievalty of Kent
county. Besides a widow, he leaves q
a son and two daughters, grown.
The following has been handed us
by member of the Society of Golden
Eagles:
Sir Knight and brother, Nathaniel
Pratt, deceased, lay so peacefully al
rest, with his cap by his side and his
armor on his breast, while Rev. Mr.
Hill spoke so impressively to those
present at the funeral and the Sil
knights IN waiting to attend to the
deceased Brother.
Nearly half of the members of Union
Castle, No. II, X. G. E., braved the
storm of yesterday, led by our armol
bearer, Bro. Harry Mattiford, ID. ID
q. c., and John Anthony, S. H, we
marched in solemn procession tC
Goods acre., where the last sad rite.
were concluded by DIR. G. o. Swinnev
n. g., and Joseph Wendle, Higl
Priest.
Mrs. David Stewart.
Mrs. Sarah E. Biddle, wife of Davit
Stewart, died at her home yesterday
afternoon, after a prolonged and pain
full illness from a complication of di
seases, aged So years. She had beer
the most of her life a member of the
Presbyterian church, and was held il
high esteem by all who knew her
They moved to this town from Mr.
Stewards farm, near Sassafras, Md.
about twelve year ago, and she grew
in the esteem of her friends with tn
advancing years. While not a publi
woman in some respects, she was
constant and faithful attendant, whel
her health permitted, on the services
of the Presbyterian church, and showe'
superior culture in her fondness fo
musical and literary entertainments af
forded in the town. Her truest worth
however, was found in home circles, il
her devotion to her husband and chill
dren. She had been expecting th
end to come for several weeks and fre
quently summoned her husband ant
children to her beside to receive part
ing good bye. Besides her husband
she leaves two children, M iss Mary
who has been nursing her through he
recent illness, Harvey b. Stewart, VIII
until the past week has been in th
mercantile business in this town. He
remains will be inferred in the famil,
lot, Forest cemetery, Middletown, O
Friday morning next, Rev. J. I
Estlin officiating.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

The sale of MiIlard F. Reed, which
was to have come off yesterday, had
necessarily to be postponed because of
the exceedingly bad weather. 1t has
been postponed until Tuesday of next
week, the 14th inst.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
Wanted!

An Old-Fashioned Big SPINNING
WHEEL and REEL. Anyone having
either one or both for sale, will please
address.
Mrs. PETERSON N-SPEAKMAN,
2l5tf Belmont Hall, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

]. P. Hudson has just unloaded q
carload of Wrightsville building lime.
He also has a stock of adamant,
bricks, and building materials of all
kinds.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08

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. II also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
MARYLAND.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-08
TWO BERKSHIRE RnAps

- ,. E. B. STAAIS.
b. V. Weldon, Auctioueer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-26
LEAVES HER HOME,
Young Lady Of 16
Years Reported
Missing.
SHE DISAPPEARED IN APRIL.
Whereabouts of Annie Hag-
erty Source OF Greatest
Concern to Her Uncle.
SHE DISAPPEARED IN APRIL.

Annie Hagerty, a young miss of 1t
summers, is reported missing by her
uncle, Thomas Foley of 142 Belmont
street. Annie disappeared April II, from
the home of her uncle, which has shell
tered her since she was little tot, she
being fatherless and motherless.
She was employed at the shops of the
National Wire Goods Company on I'm
ion street up to the time of her disap-
pearance Her old associates say that
she has left the city, and that she will
appear again.
She is five feet tall. with hair that is
inclined to be of Titan hue. When
last seen, she wore black figured skirt
and a green jacket of rough goods and
brown felt hat trimmed with brown
and green feathers.
Her disappearance has been reported
to the police by her uncle.
He says that Annie always was an
exemplary girl and worked every day
at the National Wire Goods Company.
She always was home in season every
night until recently, when she would
stay out rather late. He demonstrated
with her, and she became angry and
left his house.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-26
He DENIES REPORT.
Davidson Said He
Never Intended to
Open Foundry.
NATIONAL OFFICERS BLAMED.
Condition of Affairs Now
Laid to Their Door by
Striking Moulders.
NATIONAL OFFICERS BLAMED.

A. B. Davidson, manager of the
Junction foundry, said yesterday that
he had not told members of the Moul-
ders' union that ne intended to open
his foundry, and that there was no
foundation to such a belief on the part
of the leaders of the strike Mr. David
son said: There is no truth in the
statement that intended TO open my
foundry. I commenced the day after
the strike to close up my business, and
I have no idea of doing otherwise. 1
expect to be wholly out of business by
the latter part OF the month"
One of the officers of the union told
The Spy man last night that the strike
was not lost, but on top of this he as
serted that 1T was all the fault of the
national officers. We knew what we
were doing when we demanded SO per
day, and If the national officers he'd
kept away, we would have got it."
Another officer of the union, whose
position enables him to speak with au-
thority, said: THE one great fault with
this strike has been that at the begin
ming some of the men were not in ia
vor of striking. They did so with no
complaint, but after the strike was in
augurated they gave out stories of our
doings to the newspapers, which were
snapped up and printed with the result
that the founders were aware of every
move we were planning to make"
Newspapers are roundly scored by
the moulders, and although they do not
deny that the stories printed were the
truth, they declare that had il not been
for the newspapers publishing the fact
that they were demanding more wages
than any moulders in New England,
the strike would have been won. They
argue that the founders would never
have known that the wage schedule
asked for was higher than that in any
other city.
Tonight the moulders and union foun-
ders will be represented at the Bay
State house, where the establishment
of minimum day rate under 50 will he
considered. The union will aim to have
uniformity among the foundries in the
wages paid.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-26
LOCATION SELECTED.
Plans Will Now Be Prepared
for Home Of 400 Pa -.
tients at Rutland.

Rutland, May 25-Four Of the directors
of the Harding Institute came to town
today to look over the proposed site fol-
the new private sanitarium. They were
President Harvey Harding Vice Presi-
dent James II. Nickerson of West New
ton, Secretary and Treasurer William e.
Lloyd of East Cambridge and A, H
Brooks.
The party arrived at Muschopauge sta
ton, and made tour Of the state hospi-
tai under the guidance of the superin-
tendent, DR.. Walter j. Marcley. After
dinner at the Prospect House the party
was driven to the Miles farm, the prop
erty which Mr.. Harding bought for the
company. They remained at the farm
about three hours, and made arrange
ments for a mammoth Sanitarlum TO &C
cOmmodate 400 patients.
They settled on the exact location, ana
will instruct their architect to proceed
with the plans.
They are very enthusiastic over the To-
cation. The day was fine, and the COM
mittee was we'll pleased with the eXten-
sive view obtained from Rutland MIL
tops. They were especially well pleased
with the purity of the water supply and
the excellent fire protection offered by the
local brigade. The party returned to
Boston at O. clock this afternoon.
The sister of Franklin Hathaway, VINO
is visiting in town, fell downstairs this
afternoon and fractured her wrist. DR.. A.
B. Chamberlain reduced the fracture.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-26

Ford, Miriam Odette, Ethel Grant.
Amanda Burkhart, Helen Lincoln,
Thomas Sullivan. Esther Bergstrom,
Lizzie Wilson, Margaret McDonol[--ll,
Wilhelmina Wilson, Waldo MAJ q,
Ralph Pierce, Walter willis, Frank
Judge, Lawrence Judge, Helen
O'Leary, Eva Gould, Daisy Jordan, Alice
Rice, Laura Joudry.
The recitals will be continued tonight
and Monday night, with a change of
program each time. The program for
tonight promises to be of unusual in
terest. The sketch, For God and coUn-
try" which is to be given, was writ
ten by Livingstone Russell, after the
battle of FL Caney, and depicts a scene
at the Red Cross headquarters. Nellie
York Joslin will impersonate Eliza
beth Stanton, a Red Cross nurse. and
Lieut.. Plummer Corp. A. F. Love ard
others will assist.
The "Tom Thumb wedding" VIII be
another attractive feature, being of
speciaI interest to the children.
The Automatic doll, by Dorothy LIB
ertv. and the japanese chorus ana fan
dance, will be other prominent fea-
lures. A screaming farce, 1.-THE Econ
on1ical Boomerang" will be given by
Alton L. Cobb, Henry Sanderson. Daisy
Jordan. Emil Sauer, Laura Joudrey and
Louise Robinson.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-26
TELEeRAPHlc BRIEFS.

Newport. May "a memorial window
in honor of Mrs August Belmont H9s
placed in the Belmont Memorial Church
here. today, by Mr.. Belmont. Today was
the anniversary of Mrs. Beimonts birth.
southington, Conn. May 25.-Zebulah
Hancox. aged 50, one of Stonington's
hest known characters, died this after
noon. He was born here and spent his
life as a fsherman. He was an eceen-
trio character. living as recluse. ana
was invariably sought out by the sum
mer visitors.
Salem, Mass, May 25.-Charles A Put
nam, prominent citizen and civil en-
gineer for the county Of Essex and the
city OF Salem for number of years. com
mitted suicide. in his Office here, by
shooting himself through the head with
a revolver, today.
Harrisburg, Pa, May 25.-The Ninth
immune regiment was mustered out to-
day, at Camp Meade. The regiment is
composed of colored men and was re-
cruited in the south by Col. Crane, a
regular army officer.
Cleveland, O., May 25-Hugh ]. Buck
ley. president Of the board OF elections,
was removed from office by Mayor Far
ley, today. Mr.. Buckley is charged with
misconduct in Office.
Philadelphia. May 25.-The health au-
thOrities are making every effort to
check the spread OF small pox which ap-
Deared a few DAYS ago in the negro set
tlement of NicetOwn. a suburb Of this
city. There are now "a small pox patients
in the municipal hospital. The cases are
mild.