Smyrna times., 1899-04-12

The property of Mitchell johnson,
situated near "Jimtown," CLAYTON.
containing frame dwelling and about
two acres of land, was purchased by
Allie Magee, Esq, of the law firm of
kenney X Magee, Dover, for $1O5.
Trinity P. E. Church is preparing
for the confirmation service which will
be held by Bishop Coleman to-day
week. Special music will be rendered
and it is thought that there will be
quite a large class who will present
themselves for confirmation.
Rev. Henry Thomas, the new rector
of ST. Peters Episcopal Church of
Smyrna, will preach at Trinity p. E.
Church on Sunday morning next aud
administer the communion. Rev. Dex-
ter Weeden will exchange places and
preach at st. Peters, Smyrna, at the
same hour.
Mr.John NJ. Kelso of Onancock, Va.
has accepted position in L. L.
MasOn's drug store. Mr.. Mason has
built up an active business in Clayton
which is still growing under his per-
severing efforts. 1t is quite fitting
therefore that he should have assistance
in relieving him of so much constant
confinement.
Poverty SOshul.-You are asked to be
present at st. Paul NJ. E. Church on
Monday evening next, the 18th inst. j.,
to attend Poverty Social The pro-
gram presents a list of odd articles
that are to be fined. ''Come in your
rags, come in your tags" but not in
velvet gowns, or you will be fined the
usual some. Everybody kum."
David l.. Spruance who has been
sick with catarrah of the stomach sew
eral months, died at his home in Ken
ton on Friday, aged SO years. He was
a strong Democratic politician. and
has held for some years the Office of
Trustee of the poor. He was born in
Smyrna, son of EnOch Spruance, but
on leaving his farm some years ago,
took up his residence in Kenton. He
was buried in the family lot at Brin
Zion church on Sunday, the funeral
being largely attended.
Zack johnson, colored, living on the
farm tenanted by John Wood, was
arrested and arraigned before Magis-
trate CaspersOn yesterday merning on
the charge of drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct on Saturday, April
the first He was fined with costs
81 This makes the fourth case of a
frolic that took place that night, James
Bartly, William Gibbs, of Brenford,
and John Sweeney, of this town, hav-
ing been previously fined for the same
offence.
Bruno" the large mastiff belonging
to Mr.. W. II. Davis was shea on Mon
day morning by Mr.. John B. Hackett,
and was so severly wounded that Mr..
Davis was obliged to chlOrOform it to
end its suffering. On Thursday last.
Harry, the twelve year old son of Mr..
Hackett was with the dog when the
animal through some cause or other
jumped at him and either scratched or
bit the boy, leaving ugly marks on his
face. Mr.. Hackett was naturally in
fariated at this turn in affairs, so the
story is told that he notified Mr.. Davis
that if he did not get the dog out of
way by Saturday night, he would
shoot it, On Monday morning he laid
in wait for Bruno" and when the op-
pOrtunity afforded he shot him right in
the street. 1t is said he got permis-
sion from the Clayton Town Council.
The affair has caused more or less crit
icism.
Charles Edward Stevenson a we'll
known resident of this town, who made
his home with Mr.. David Boggs, died
suddenly about quarter to one o'clock
on Sunday morning in his Goth year.
He had been feeling in excellent health
thA day before, but complained that
night that he could not sleep. He
arose and went down stairs and took a
seat in his usual chair. In a few
moments afterwards he died. DIR. Cobb
was summoned but was too late to do
any work. On Monday Coroner Knots
held an inquest in Smyrna, and the
verdict of the jury was that he died
from congestion of the lungs. Inter
ment took place from his brothers
residence, Mr. George ID. Stevenson,
Main street, Smyrna, yesterday after
noon to GlenwOOd cemetery. The de-
ceased was a veteran of the Civil War,
aud during the late years of his life
he has been identified with Han
cock Post No %, G.. A. r.
rheumatism Cured.