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Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
CHESWOLD
Big Strawberry SeasOn.-ClOse of the Pub
lie SchOOlS.-LOcal and Per-
sOnal Mention.
Correspondence to the Times.

SOudl hCHtiOu.
Correspondence To the Times.
CHEswOLD, May 29.-MOnday was
probably the largest strawberry day in
history of Cheswold. Three refrigera-
tor and two freight cars were loaded
for Montreal and other distant and
local markets. The fruit-was also CON
sidered as a whole the finest within our
history. The best we can learn, Will
liam S. Cantwell's berries have com
manded the highest prices. Prices
were very low and those who had sold
at 81 cents from the patch were in
good mood.
Large quantities of piling, telephone
poles and railroad ties have been
loaded upon cars at this point recently.
Large blocks of the ties have lined the
railroad track since spring. G. w.
HAZEL has contributed large qaunt-
ity of poles and two tracts of wood near
town to timbermen in the source of the
ties and piling.
Mr.. G. w. HAZEL has about acres
in asparagus which is pronounced fine
and much more remunerative than
Strawberries. Edward A. Evans has
also a smaller plot in asparagus which
it is said would be hard to excel.
Our Junior League, Mrs. James w.
Scarborough uperintendent, held a pic
mic in a grove near the town limits
last Saturday afternoon and the juniors
enjoyed the time hugely.
Our public school closed Friday.
Principal o. K Grier of the grammer
department, and Miss Amy Waddell of
the primary department, put their
pupils through tight examination for
the term and also for the promotion.
In class of four of the eighth and
highest grade i'll the Principals room,
Miss Grace Moore carried off the hig
est average 946 for promotion to the
ninth grade. If the present curricu-
lum is maintained promotion means
advancement i'll English grammar,
arithmetic, mensuration, mental, al
zebra, physical geography, L. ). his
tory, physiology and English history
In class of six of the fourth grade in
the primary department for promotion
to the Principals room, Arthur Col
Inns made the highest average 49, with
Martin Ford giving him a very close
race.
Rev. Edwin Gardner will have for
his subject next Sunday mornin g
Territorial Expansion its Vices and
its Virtues" Harmony Council No.
%, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, which boasts of 80
or more active and honorary members
will be invited to attend the service in
a body.
Personal Captain Tucker of the
Steamer Brady, and Harry Brevore
were guests last Sunday of W. S.
Hardcastle. Miss Alice Gooden of
Willow Grove, is visiting Mrs. Charles
Clark. Mrs. Sophy Stayton and
daughter of Wyoming, spent Saturday
and Sunday with her father, W. j.
Smith. Mrs. Caulk of Camden, was a
guest last Sunday of Mrs. J. H.
Bishop, Cherry Lawn. Miss Cora
Smith of Templeville, is the guest of
Mrs. DIR. Stout. Mr.. and Mrs. James
A. Pearson have returned from visit
to Chester. Andrew Collision our new
blacksmith, has completed his new
shop and is kept very busy with
work in his line Mrs. Craig is visit
ing her sister Mrs. James p. Bolts.
REX.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
Do You PIny the CInrinett

Thousands of people are learning to
play the piano. There is no demand for
piano players; indeed. in some places
they are prohibited But there is de-
mand for clarinet players A good
clarinet player is always in demand
and makes good wages. Why don t
some of the foolish people take clarinet
lessons r-AtchisOn Globe.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
A Young Diplomat.

"What are you laughing atP' ex-
claimed the schoolmaster.
"Please. sir, said the boy. 'I'm
laughing at how funny it would be if
one of the boys put bent pin on
your chair and you discovered it before
befOre-in time, sir, and then whip
ped him. "--Philadelphia North Amer
lean.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
His Nice Way Ont.

"And is this the first time you have
experienced the sensation of lover" she
asked
''It is, he replied.
cam the first girl you ever told
you lovedr" she persisted
He hesitated. What might not have
come to her earsY "You must remem
Der, he said at last. chow easy it is
for the ignorant and uninitiated to ac-
cert base imitation for the real
thing Chicago Post
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
Brave Men Fall

Victims TO stomach liver and kidney troubles
as well as women. and all feel the results in loss
of appetite, poisons In the blood. backache ner-
vOusness, headache and tired lstless, rundown
feeling Listen TO J. w. Gardner. Idavile, Ind.
He says Electric Bitters are Just the thing for
man when he is all run down, and don't care
whether he lives or dies. II did more 10 give me
new strength and good appetite than anything
could take. can now eat anything and have a
new lease on life" Only 80 cents. at Jas. r. HOf.
feckers. drug store, Smyrna. and T. L. Mason s
drug stere Clayton. Every bottle guaranteed.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
CLAYTON OEPAR TMENT,

Mr.. L. Il. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del. and will receive new sub
scriptions and receives monies on old AL
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.O0 a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

Venish and family are spending few
days at his old home in Maryland -
Mrs. J. Rodney Price, and son Leland,
were entertained Monday by Mr..
Frank L. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Green, of Odessa, were guests
Sunday of Mrs. S. f. Green.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

In East Indian schools mental arith-
mstic is vastly more serious matter
than 1t is in the schools of this country.
Catch questions are numerous, and pu.
pills of 10 years are taught to carry the
multiplication table up to 40 times 40.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
Reciprocity.

"Where do actresses get all their
pretty little tricks of high bred man.
nerP''
They initiate the society girls in the
boxes.
"And where do society girls get all
their fascinating little waysT'
"Why, they initiate the actresses on
the stage. Chicago Record.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

Thomas d. Wise has been appointed
passenger and freight agent at Reho-
both Beach, Delaware, and will assume
his duties the first of June.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

Children's Day services will be held
at Ewell's NJ. Z. Church Sunday night
June 18th, and at Downs chapel Sun
day afternoon, June 18th.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

Quarterly Conference at Ewell's NJ
P. Church next Saturday, at o'clock
p. m.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The supper announced to be he Id in
Ewell's churchyard, has been postponed
till Saturday, June 18th.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
cASToRIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Have AIaOays Bought
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

There will be preaching at Downs
Chapel next Sunday at p. m. Sun
day School at ?. p. m.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
u Was TanturiOunt

HAS she told you that she loved
gou?''
Not in so many words. She merely
Ssked me what life insurance l car
Sied. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

A fo1r months tou- from England to
India can be made. Including all cost
with economy, or $1,000 and luxuri-
nuslv for 81. 500.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

At the bi-centennial celebration at
Old Swedes church in Wilmington,
last Sunday, Mr.. Harvey F. Smith rep
resented Trinity church of this town.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

st. Paul NJ. E. Sunday School still
have in mind their Children's Day ex-
ercises which will come off next Sun
day week, and are undergoing prepa-
ration for that event.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The field of corn near the school
house, owned by Mr.. W. P. Wright, is
making rapid progress, and is far ahead
of any in this community. Last year
MIR. Wright realized so bushels to the
acre, and unless there is a set back,
there is every indication that the corn
will turn out just as we'll this year as it
did last.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The W. c. T. U will meet next week
at the home of the president, Mrs. H.
G. Mearns. This band of workers are
loyal. They aim to meet every two
weeks during the year and never stop
for the summer vacation. Surely an
object lesson of sacrifice and loyalty to
a cause can be gathered from these
good women.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The body of John H. Short, aged 30
years. the engineer that was killed on
the Reading Railroad, on Friday, in a
wreck, was taken to Kenton, this State,
Monday for burial. On the case en-
closing the casket was an engine COM
posed of flowers, almost as perfect in
form as an engine on the road. The
interment was in Bryn Zion Cemetery,
Elder E. Rittenhouse officiating.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The road between Clayton and
Smyrna, especially at the hollow near
"Spruance's gate, )" has been much i'm
proved under the direction of Road
Overseer, Mr.. Asa Clifton. 1t was
one of the worst roads in the rainy sea-
son to he found in this part of the
country, and those who have occasion
to use it are glad to see the improve
ment made.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
in and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The pulpit in Ewells NJ. P. church
will be filled next Sunday by the pas
tor Rev. J. E. Nicholson, there will be
preaching on the following subjects
1890 a. m, "Christ Crucifed," COM
munion; 7.45 p. M, "The Three Mary's
at the Cross" Sunday School, p m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, s p. m.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The pavement on the north side of
the Superintendent Office has been
much improved to the qualification of
many people. The Railroad Company
have had it raised considerably, and
the pavement in front of the office of
A. L. Hudson, Jr., has also been raised
to meet it. Heretofore this has been
very bad in rainy seasons, and walking
at times has been very disagreeable.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

Cot. Are Just as
important to
mn a suit of
MAKEUP, clothes as the
cloth. This is
| rin1rnineS why some.
mems cloth
ing always looks well and
keeps in good shape. A
trifie extra spent in care in
cutting and making up of
garments is money we'll
spent. No matter how
much YOU want to pay, SIS
for one of our cheapest,
$50 for one of our best
Sack Suits or anywhere
between you will find the
same standard of work.
Full stock of the new light
color Sack Suits for young
men, IS to SIS; full stock
extra slim and stout sizes
in all grades. Our Black
Clay Diagonal Dress Suits
are all fast black and soft
finish, so that they will
wear long without becom-
ing glossy.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

PersOnaI.-Rev. J. E. Nicholson, wife
and daughter, visited Seaford and Har-
rington, last week. Mr.. John S. Rein
hart, of Wilmington, was the guest of
Of Miss Ethel Rogers, yesterday. Mrs.
A. 5evil has returned home from visit
10 Philadelphia. Rev. w. o. De-
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

Two Games of Base BalI.-Decoration
Day was observed in Clayton by hav-
ing two games of base between the
local team and Dover. The morning
game was called at 10 o'clock and re-
suited in a defeat for the Clayton team.
The score was as follows:
Clayton. ........3 1 900 3 8.
Dover. er............O 3 4 2O1 79-25
The second game was called at
$50 o'clock and the local team got in
the game from the start. Stevens in
the box for the local team was a won
der. He struck out eleven men and
held the rest down to four well scat
tered hits. McCaulley officiated for
the Dover boys and was knocked out
Of the box, the boys hitting him when
ever they felt like it. Stevens took
his place with more success and kept
the hits well scattered, but it was too
late, the game was won. The score
was as follows:
Clayton. ...O 2OO71 DO
Dover er............1 90 800 8
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

hrihS VI InteIeSt uledned FROM the DOlngS
in and About Town.
Quarterly Conference at Ewell's NJ.
P. Church next Saturday, at 2 o'clock
p. m.
There will be preaching at Downs
Chapel next Sunday at p. m. Sun
day School at ?. p. IN.
The supper announced to be he Id in
Ewell's churchyard, has been postponed
till Saturday, June 18th.
Children's Day services will be held
at Ewell's NJ. Z. Church Sunday night
June 18th, and at Downs chapel Sun
day afternoon, June 18th.
Thomas ID. Wise has been appointed
passenger and freight agent at Reho-
both Beach, Delaware, and will assume
his duties the first of June.
At the bi centennial celebration at
Old Swedes church in Wilmington,
last Sunday, Mr.. Harvey F. Smith rep
resented Trinity church of this town.
st. Paul NJ. E. Sunday School still
have in mind their Childrens Day ex-
ercises which will come off next Sun
day week, and are undergoing prepa-
ration for that event.
The field of corn near the school
house, owned by Mr.. w. P. Wright, is
making rapid progress, and is far ahead
of any in this community. Last year
MIR. Wright realized so bushels to the
acre, and unless there is a set back,
there is every indication that the corn
will turn out just as we'll this year as it
did last.
The W. C. T. U will meet next week
at the home of the president, Mrs. H.
G. Mearns. This band of workers are
loyal. They aim to meet every two
weeks during the year and never stop
for the summer vacation. Surely an
object lesson of sacrifice and loyalty to
a cause can be gathered from these
good women.
The pulpit in Ewell's NJ. P. church
will be filled next Sunday by the pas
tor Rev. J. E. Nicholson, there will be
preaching on the following subjects
1890 a. m, "Christ Crucifed," COM
munion; 7.45 p. m., "The Three Mary s
at the Cross" Sunday School, 2 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, Sp. m.
The road between Clayton and
Smyrna, especially at the hollow near
"Spruance's gate" has been much i'm
proved under the direction of Road
Overseer, Mr.. Asa Clifton. 1t was
one of the worst roads in the rainy sea-
son to he found in this part of the
country, and those who have occasion
to use it are glad to see the improve
ment made.
The body of John H. Short, aged 32
years. the engineer that was killed on
the Reading Railroad, on Friday, in a
wreck, was taken to KentOn, this State,
Monday for burial. On the case en-
closing the casket was an engine com.
posed of flowers, almost as perfect in
form as an engine on the road. The
interment was in Bryn Zion Cemetery
Elder E. Rittenhouse officiating.
The pavement ON the north side OF
the Superintendent's Office has been
much improved to the qualification Of
many people. The Railroad Company
have had it raised considerably, and
the pavement in front of the office ot
A. L. Hudson, Jr., has also been raised
to meet it. Heretofore this has been
very bad in rainy seasons, and walking
at times has been very disagreeable.
Two Games Of Base BaIl.-Decoratio1
Day was observed in Clayton by hav
inn fuO eropnoc Of hooo A.,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19
A Desirable Improvement.

We noted last week that our town
council had considered briefly, with
out taking action, proposition for the
purchase of stone crusher. We be-
heve that it would be the part Of wis
dom for the town to own this piece Of
machinery, and number OF persons
who have interested themselves in the
subject heartily advocate the purchase.
1t has been shown that the cost Of
breaking stone with the crusher will
be from eight to twelve cents perch,
as against So cents by the old meth
cd Of breaking with hammers, and the
results are so much better that there
can scarcely be any comparison. The
crusher will be sold on easy terms,
and it is asserted that sufficient money
can be saved by using it to pay for it
and at the same time get far better
streets. Our present council has shown
both its wisdom and progressiveness il
public improvements, and if its judg-
ment shall incline it to take this ad-
ditional step we think the people will
endorse them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19
Judge Mackey Gets Married Again.

Ex-Judge Thomas J. Mackey, who
stands indicted for bigamy in the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson county, went
to Martinsburg last Friday morning
and made application to Judge E. B.
Faulkner to be released from confne-
ment in Jail by giving bond fol his
appearance at court. Judge Faulkner
considered his application and issued
an order to the clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Jefferson to accept his bond,
in a penalty fixed by court. Mr.
Mackey, in charge of Sheriff Baker,
Immediately returned to Charlestown'
where he executed the required bond.
Wife number one secured divorce
from Judge Mackey in New York sew
eral months ago This information
was received in Charlestown Friday.
As soon as he was released new IL
cense was issued and Mackey and wife
number two, who was Miss Katherine
Porterfeld, of Charlestown, were re-
married. This will probably end the
prosecution.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19

The maidstone, which was sold at
Leesburg, Va, last month for $3.50, is
again to the front. Application viii
be made to Judge c. T. Nicol, OF the
Circuit Court, 10 set aside the sale and
give the public another chance to get
the valuable article. This action Is
taken because another bid of 10 per
cent additional over the last has been
made, and it rests with the court to
confirm the sale or order another.
Since the former disposition Of the
stone numerous inquiries have reached
Leesburg as 10 its qualities, even from
across the water, one coming from
London within the last few days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19
In Pulpit and Pew.

Divine service will be held in the
Lutheran church of Uvilla on Sab
bath morning next at II o'clock. At
ShepherdstOwn at 7 o'clock Rev.
Hockey will deliver the third Of his
series of lectures on Leaders Of the
Reformation, subject: William, of
Nassau, Prince of Orange or Prot
estanism saved to the Netherlands. "
At 6 p. m. Christian EndeavOr meet
ing.
Communion services will be held in
the Presbyterian Church, Shepherds
town, Sunday, at II a. N, if Provi-
dence permits. Preparatory services
will be omitted, and there Will be no
service at Kearneysville Sunday after
noon.
NJ. E. Church services Preaching
and communion service in Shepherds
town II a m. preaching in Sharps-
burg go p. m Junior League in
Shepherdstown $50 p. m, EpwOrth
League s p. N.
The communion of the Lords sup
per will be celebrated in the Re-
formed Church on Sunday at II a m.
Service also at 7 p. m. Preparatory
service on Saturday at 3 P. IN.
NJ. E. Church South Shepherds
town II a. m. and : p. m; Marvin
Chapel Quarterly communion 3p. m.
Epworth League 6 P. NJ Junior
League $50 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld,
ILL.,, makes the statement that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for a month by
her family physician, but grew worse.
He told her she was a hopeless victim
of consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist suggest
ed Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption; she bought bottle and to
her delight found herself benefited
from first dose. She continued It's use
and after taking six bottles, found her
self sound and well now does her own
homework, aud is as well as she ever
was. Free trial bottles Of this Great
Discovery at Remnants Pharmacy.
Large bottles so cents and 81. 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19
prosecution.
List Of Jurors.

List Of Jurors.
The following list of petit jurors
have been drawn to serve at the Feb
ruary term of the Jefferson Circuit
Court B. F. Wageley, Thos. S. Wat
son, Raleigh L. Moler, NJ. c. Conklyn,
Geo. B. Hoff, H. T. Miley, JAS. Glen
denning, J. Ed. Burns, J. H. Cox, Jos.
S. Fleming, R. W. Kearns, Geo, W,
Smith, J. c. Bitner, Thos. NJ. Hill,
Charles Dawson, Walter Hartman, l..
B. Shut, Chas. R. Rau, Jno. J. Bran
non, Buck shewbridge, Ran. Colston,
w. 0. Norris, Joseph L. Cookus, j. W.
Roberts, Jno. S. Castleman, Geo. B.
Goetz, Magnus Cockrell, Jno. c. Burns,
C. R. Weller and Chas. Cooke.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19
Musicale.

One of the most delightful enter,
tainments that Shepherdstown folks
have enjoyed for some time was mu.
sicale given by Mrs. Kate Reynolds
last Monday evening. 1t was an IN
formal party gathered in honor OF
Mrs. Reynolds guests, MIS- Hood, of
Frederick, and Miss Oehmler, of Pitts
bug. Ms. O,hmler Is one Of the
most accomplished Of musicians, and
her exquisite piano playing was one OF
the delightful features Of the evening.
There was vocal and instrumental mu-
sic to the complete satisfaction of the
guests, in which our home talent as
well as the visitors rendered most ac-
ceptable service. Those who sang or
played were Miss Titus, OF Philadel-
phia Miss Morrison, of Shenandoah
Junction Miss Cummings, Miss Laura
Butler Mr.. and Mrs c. H Hockey,
Mrs. II. c. Getzendanner, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Snyder Mrs. Legge and
Miss Lorraine Turner.
To the feast of music was added
more substantial repast in the dining
room, where delicious refreshments
were served. Mrs. Reynolds may be
assured that her effort to entertain her
friends was most successful one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19
Death Of Private Harry N. Turner.

A telegram was received here last
Sunday announcing the death of Har-
ry NJ. Turner, private in Company B,
First Maryland Regiment, at Camp
Mckenzie, Augusta, Ga. The young
man was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Turner, Of Shepherdstown, and was
about % years of age. He joined the
First Maryland Regiment on the 22d
of last June at Hagerstown. He was
anxious to enter the army, and would
not wait until the organization of the
company here. He went from Hagers-
town to Fortress Monroe, and after
wards was encamped at Camp Meade,
near Harrisburg, going south with his
regiment when that camp was abol-
lshed. He was one of the few volun-
teers who liked army life, and its dis
comforts never discouraged him. He
was a young man of excellent habits,
and made a good soldier. He saved
his money, and regularly sent it home
to be put in bank for him. His death
was caused by typhoid fever. His
friends here did not know he was sick
until the news of his death came. He
had been in the regimentaI hospital
for some time, and on Saturday his
condition was such that he was trans
ferred to the division hospital His
death, however, resulted few hours
afterwards.
The remains of Mr.. Turner arrived
in Shepherdstown Tuesday night, ac-
companied by Corporal VIM. C. HoH-
man. Wednesday afternoon the fu-
neral was held in the Methodist
Church, in the presence Of very
large congregation. The service was
conducted by Revs. W. Mex. Ham
mack and c. H. Hockey, the remains
being Inferred in Elmwood Cemetery
The pall-bearers were Corporal Vim
c. Hoffman, formerly Of this vicinity,
who came from Augusta Sergeant
George Shoup, Pnyates Martin Boyle
and William Lemen, Of Maryland, and
James L. McChan, of this place, form
er members Of Company B and Mr..
Charles Keller, Of Shepherdstowu.
The parents of the young soldier
received several very comforting let
tiers of coincidence from the captain
and members of Company B, all of
them uniting in the highest praise of
their dead comrade. Corporal Duf-
fey, writing to the Hagerstown Her.
aid, says of him Young Turner was
highly esteemed and respected by all
who knew him, being quiet, sober
and orderly soldier, always ready and
willing to obey his officers. Owing
to his being of steady habits he was
detailed on special duty at the regi-
mental quartermaster department.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-19

The same old freight cars on the
side.track are still doing duty as
warehouse for the n. & W. Railway at
shepherdstown, and passengers must
still edge their way through the mar
row alley made by the cars. Some of
these days passenger will be serious
" injured, and the cost to the company
will be more than the expense Of a new
station.