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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06
The Limit.

Schoolteacher (endeavoring to ex-
plain the meaning Of the word Thar
ness" to a small boy)-What does your
father put on the horse?
The Small Boy (his face brighteningl
-'E puts on all e can If e thinks It'll
Win.-London Fun.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06
Good and desirable Farm

. situated on east side of Shenandoah river
q I MI from wildwood, containing COO acres
100 acres of river bottom and most of the
upland GOOD LIMESTONE land. Fairly i'm
grazing. '"'''
VIII divide and sell in two tracts of 800
FOR Prices and terms apply to
ID C. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06
Continuous Performance.

Diggs-POor Meeker, after his wife
died he married her dressmaker.
Biggs-Thought to get rid Of her
bills, / suppose?
Diggs-Yes, but the plan didn't work.
He's still paying them, and they are
arger than ever.-Chicago News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06

Reports show that over fifteen hun
dred lives have been saved through the
use of One Minute Cough Cure. Most
of these were cases of grippe, Group,
asthma, whOOping cough, bronchitis and
pneumonia. Its early use prevents con
sumption. w. Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06

The Chinese ask chow is your liver?"
instead of chow do you dor for when
the liver is active the health is good
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for the liver and bowels. w.
Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06

In st. Louis last Tuesday about q
dozen persons were shot in the riots
incident to the street railway emplyes
strike and the effort to run the cars.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06

Unless food is digested quickly it will
ferment and irritate the stomach. AT
ter each meal take a teaspoonfull of Ko-
dol Dyspepsis Cure. 1t digests what
YOU eat and VIII allow you 10 eat all you
need or what you like. 1t never fails to
cure the worst cases of dyspepsia. 1t is
pleasant TO take. w. Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
will give them instant and permanent
relief 1t will cure eczema and all skin
diseases. Beware of counterfeits. w.
Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06
Farms for sale.

$50 ACRES-Located near Wildwood and
the turnpike road. Nice smooth land-35
acres in timber. Good Dwelling, stable
granary, &c; shedding for 60 or so head of
cattle; two large cisterns and stock pond
good old orchard and new one in bearing:
small fruits such as apricots, pears, peaches
grapes. Price $40 an acre.
500 ACRES-Located on east side of Shen-
andoah river, miles from White Post zoo
acres cleared so acres of Island and river
bottom and 40 Acres of run bottom, equal to
the river bottom Good DWELLING Barn, Sta
bling, corn crib, &c; running water and well
in the yard; good orchard Susceptible Of
division, and il desired will be sold in sepa-
rate tracts. Price for whole tract xI2 per
acre. Apply TO ID. c. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06

Yellow fever has broken out among
the men of the Second Cavalry sta
toned in Santa Clara province, CUBA.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06

OeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Cures Piles. Scaids. Burns.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-06
FARM OF 2I6 ACRES.

ryve same distance from Boycc Large house
Ter OF New Hork architect whosaic
Tor less IMAM SiotNl superb
Try tenant house servants houses house &c Waeran
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
.PETITIONING FOR A SURVEY
TO SHORTEN SMYRNA RIVER
THREE OR FOUR MILES, IN PROGRESS.
Business Men Sign a Petition Including Sew
eral Hundred Names to Present at this
Session of Congress.

With the view of having Smyrna
River shortened three or four miles by
cutting off two or three bends, petit
tion has been circulated and signed by
several hundred names, including
some of the best and most progressive
business men of this town, praying
Congress to grant a survey of the
river. The petition has been forwarded
to Congressman John H. Hoffecker.
The object of the survey is to make
better navigation between Smyrna
Landing and the mouth of the river,
by cutting through three bends, which
four miles. Should this be done, it
would be a permanent improvement.
The digging would be entirely through
mud and the fast land, now of more or
less annoyance to navigation, would
be avoided. In addition to this it
would afford better water for naviga-
tion. Just what course would be per-
sued would be determined upon by the
inspector appointed by the Govern
ment to make the survey.
Smyrna River navigation is to
Smyrna an important industry, and
any improvement in navigation facil-
ties, is direct benefit to the mer-
chants, business men and fruit grow
ers of this vicinity. 1t is thought the
improvement can be made with little
more than what Smyrna river would
get in two years appropriation, and
those who have looked into the matter,
think that the money would be well
expended
1t is thought that the strong petition
sent will have little difficulty in gain
ing the consideration of the committee
on appropriations, through the infu-
ence of Congressman Hoffecker.
Credit is due Mr.. A. E. Jardine, of the
Smryna Transportation Co., who in
tigated the movement and has had
charge of the petition.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
DEATH OF MRS. EMALINE FAIRIES.
Entered to Rest on Saturday Evening at
the SOth Years of Her Age-Five
Children Survive Her.

Mrs. Emaline P. FAIRIES, widow of
Joseph FAIRIES, died at her residence in
this town, on Saturday evening
IN the eightieth year of her age.
She survived her husband twenty
years or more. She was feeble in
health but full of those motherly Quail
ltles that made her an object of endear-
ment on the part of her children. For
quarter of century or more, largely
from feebleness of health, she was sell
dom outside her own home, but there
her gentle spirit shed sweet influence
not only on her own family, but on
friends who dropped in for a social
call.
She was the daughter of Abel Sevil,
who was one one of the large society
OF Old School Baptists, who wor-
shipped at Bryan Zion church half
century and more ago. Her husband
became Methodist at the time of DR..
Stubb's revival and with their children
was identified with the latter church.
Mrs. FAIRIES harmonized religiously
with the rest of the family and took
great interest in the calls of the minis
ters upon her in her almost isolated
condition because of feeble health.
Five children survive her: Mrs. Her.
man P. HAZEL, Abel S. Fareis, Miss
Clara FAIRIES, Jos. B. FAIRIES and Mrs.
Mary J. Tolson.
The interment was yesterday after
noon in Glenwood Cemetery, Revs. G.
A. Hill and T. H. Haynes, officiating.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
BRENFORO NJ. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Organized on Sunday Last.-New Move
ment Gives Evidence of Promising One
Its Historic Connections.

CHEswOLD, April Gath. Rev. Edwin
Gardner organized Sunday School at
Brenford last Sunday morning as fol-
lows: Superintendent, Mr. JAS. H. Davis:
Secretary, Mr.. William Bryan; Treas
urer, Mr.. John Severson; Organist,
Miss Sadie Severson; Musical Direc-
tor, Mrs. Sallie G. Collins. The num-
Der present and interest shown in the
new movement was fattering beyond
anticipation. 4 more complete list of
officers will be made in the near flt-
ure. A handsome sum was collected
with which to supply the school with a
standing outfit.
This organization is an offshoot of
historic old Bethel and there are names
composing 1t who are scions offamilies
that were prominent members of cold
FarrOws, the Grandmother Church,
SO famous i'll MethOdism more than
half century ago The movement
but marks the growth and progress
made in intervening years.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
standing outfit
HOEFECKER'S DRUG STORE SOLD.
Benton N. Weldon Purchases Same and Will
Take Possession the First of May.

James P. Hoffecker who has been
conducting a drug store in Smyrna
for nearly fifty years, will retire from
active business on May the first and
hand over his business to Mr.. Benton
n. Weldon, the purchaser, who has
Oeen his trusted clerk more than thir-
teen years. In May of last year Mr..
Weldon passed a highly creditable ex-
animation before the State Board OF
Pharmacy and his long experience
makes him thoroughly prepared to
enter upon the responsibilities he will
soon assume. He bears the reputation
of being a most and careful painstaking
compOunder of medicines.
In retiring from active business life,
Mr.. Hoffecker carries with him the re-
spect and best wishes of his MANY
friends and patrons. Thus one by one
the old business heads of Smyrna are
giving mp to the inevitable march of
time, and in their places are ushered
younger blood to assume the respon-
sibilities they have laid aside.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
BRIBERY CASES UP AGAIN..
DR.. T. 1. MOORE DEMANDS A HEARING
BEFORE MAGISTRAE COOPER.
Peter W. Downs Arrested, but Valves Hear
ing. Case to be Tried at this Term of
Court. After Frank Reiman.

The Bribery Cases affecting Smyrna,
which were nolle pressed at the Fall
Term of the Superior Court of Kent
county, and thought to have been vir-
tually ended, have been brought up
again by fresh afidavits being made
before Magistrate John B. Hutton, of
Dover, by Elijah NJ. Gregory, white,
and John Seeney, colored, the same
parties who had accused DIR. Moore
and Peter W. Downs for furnishing
them with dollar for the purpose of a
registration fee.
Peter W. Downs was the first arres-
ted in this town, and it took place
last Thursday on the affidavit of John
Seeney. Constable Thomas w. Killen,
of Dover, made the arrest. Downs
waived hearing and gave bond in the
sum of $1,000 for his appearance at
Court.
DIR. 7. G. Moore was arrested last
Saturday by Constable Killen's dep
uty on the affidavit made by Elijah NJ.
Gregory. In custody, DIR. Moore ap-
peared before Magistrate E. V. Cooper
and claimed postponement for q hear
ing until next Friday morning, the
9th inst, at 10 o'clock. The deputy
constable refused to surrender DIR.
Moore before Magistrate Cooper, un-
less he (Moore) should waive a hear
ing and give bond for his appearance
at court. DIR. Moore contended his
rights, and after the officer had con-
suited Messrs. Ward & Hayes, in Will
mington, (the attorneys of the defend
ant, over the long distance phone, he
surrendered him at the office. Magis-
trate Cooper then held him in 81 ZOO
bond for his appearance Friday morn
ing. DIR. David T. Smithers and Mr..
W. A. FAIRIES went on his bond.
Attorneys Ward & Hayes will prob
ably be present on Friday next, and
the hearing will occasion more or less
interest in political circles.
To renew this matter after it was
given up at the last court because the
State hadn't a case, that is evidence
they could rely on, and made an addi-
tion of thousands of dollars in taxes to
the county, is looked upon by the
masses as a persecution rather than a
prosecution. Democrats have con-
demned it because they feel it is iniur-
ing their party, and is done by indi-
viduals whose object is personal, while
the Republicans on the same line feel
they are being immensely benefited.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
"BIG OAK" COMMEMORATED.
A Young Oak Planted With Appropriate Ex-
ercises Friday Afternoon.

What was known as tho "Big Oak"
on the State Road two miles below
Smyrna, that was a mark of distinction
dating back doubtless beyond the time
when the first settlers entered into
competition with the aborigines, has at
last disappeared before the 'tooth of
time" 1t was both thoughtful and
fitting that it should be perpetuated, if
possible. To this end, a similar oak
was dug up and planted Friday after
noon where it stood, with the hope that
it may grow up and make record for
itself.
Miss Carrie Andrews, with the
school children of District No. 4, were
present and sang an appropriate song
and Messrs. George r. Lofand,
Thomas Kirby, Geo. 7. Thompson
and others of the neighborhood were
present to take part in the planting.
So far as we have heard Mr.. Thomp-
son was the only one to make an ad
dress. Every one having knowledge
of this great landmark will be
pleased to know that it has been
commemorated.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
ASBURY CHURCH COMMITTEES.
President of BOOrd of Trustees Assigns
Department Work.

The Board of Trustees of NJ. E.
Church organized at their meeting last
month, by making A. L. Hudson, presi-
dent, and Geo. NJ. Stevenson, secre-
tary. At the regular meeting last
evening, the President announced the
following committees: Church Prop
erty, A. l.. Hudson, VIM. E. Hall,
Geo. M. Stevenson; Cemetery, John
A. Hoffecker, VIM. A. FAIRIES and John
W. Roberts; Heat, Light and Water,
Robert D. Hoffecker, Jos. r. Jeffer-
son and Chas. j. Sudler.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
PLENTY OF SHAO AND Big ONES.
Delaware River Fishermen Catch More than
They Can Handle.

Last Saturday was certainly a day
for fish. Most every farmer took home
with him from one to several pair of
shad, to say nothing of herring and
perch, and the town people have been
feasting on shad to the surfeit.
Shad have been running by the
thousands all the past week, and fish
ermen have actually been catching
more than they wanted. In some in
stances nets have been torn by the big
catches. The prices range from $1S
early in the week to So per hundred,
Saturday. Delaware River and Bay
shad were never finer than this year.
nor were they ever larger. A nine
FOUNDER is frequent catch.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
PROHIBITION STATE CONVENTION.
Will Meet at the Court House, Dover, on
Wednesday May 9th, Inst.

The Prohibition State Convention of
Delaware will meet in Court House
Hall in Dover, Wednesday, May 9th,
1890 A. NJ.
National Chairman Oliver w. Stewart,
the great prohibition orator, will be
present and address the Conven-
tion.
We invite all who are in favor of
good government as against National
and State domination and usurpation
of the liquor traffic, to join us in our
efforts to save our armies from the
Canteen's demoralizing and debilitat-
ing influence, and our people at home
from the awful curse of the Rum
Traffic.
The dominant issue of to-day, is to
turn down this monster evil, and the
duty of every good citizen is to arm
himself with the ballot and fight it out
to a final and permanent success.
r. M. COOPER,
Chairman State Committee.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
SMYRNA POST OFFICE ROBBED.
BROKEN INTO AT THREE O'CLOCK THURS.
DAY MORNING BY EXPERT THIEVES.
Safe Door Blown Off and Money and Stamps
Amounting to About Two Hundred
and Four Dollars Taken.

The Smyrna Post Office was robbed
about quarter to three o'clock on
Thursday morning last by expert
robbers, the safe blown open, and re-
lleved of stamps and money. The re-
port has been much exaggerated, and
after a thorough investigation, Post
master T. B. Megear can only figure
the loss about $2O4.3O.
The thieves effected an entrance in
the rear of the post office by prying
one of the blinds off the door and
breaking the glass. Once inside they
began their plumber, and not finding
money or stamps lying around loose,
resOrted to getting into the safe. This
they did through the aid of explosives.
An old safe which had been the prop
erty of former Postmaster Reynolds
was shattered, the door blown off and
the money and stamps taken. 1t seems
that a knowledge of the safe had al
ready been taken into consideration,
for the thieves to make ready for the
robbery, had supplied themselves with
tools by breaking into the blacksmith
shop of J. Wesley Start (in the rear of
w. M. Lewis store) and into the shop
of Boyer & Co.
Nightwatchman Jones was near Cor
dOn's store when the first explosion oc-
CURED, and thinking that it might be
Pierce's Meat Store, he went there
Finding everything right, he went to
the places of business of Mrs. Maria
Smith and Mr.. John G. Blizzard.
which also was undisturbed. A
second explosion took place, and the
thought struck Officer Jones that it
might be in the vicinity of the 'Four
Corners" and he hastened thither.
There he heard low whistling and
going to Mrs. Eva X. Boehlmer and
daughter, was told that they had seen
man from their chamber window,
coming out from the rear of the post
office. Officer Jones made an investi-
cation, but before the robbers could
be caught, they had escape. They had
access to the rear of the post office
through the lane of DIR. G. o. Swim
ney.
The robbery was a bold one, and
was doubtless done by experts. In
the afternoon the Misses Swinney no.
ticed three strange and suspicious
characters passing the house, a tall
man, short man and a man of medium
height. They were evidently talking
in the situation which was to be of
value to them that night. Since their
escape the report comes from Milford
that the store of Mrs. S. E. Reedy of
that town, was broken into Sunday
evening and $12O in goods and money
stolen, and is supposed to have been
done by the same gang who visited
Smyrna. State Detective McVey has
investigated the matter here and is
working up the case.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
Program Friday Given Under the Auspices Of
the Home Science Committee.

Program Friday Given Under the Auspices of
the Home Science Committee.
The meeting Friday afternoon was
we'll attended and additional inter-
est givento the proceedings on account
of the coming election of officers. Con-
siderable time was taken up in the
nominations and a short program
could only be given. The program
given under the auspices of the Com
mittee on Home Science was as fol-
lows:
Paper Exercise and Rest " "...........
............. Mrs. h. &. Walls
Paper Aesthetics: The House Beautiful
Influence of Art, Music and Litera-
ture'' '.......M Miss Anna Hough
Paper Family Esprit de Corps. 80.
............M Miss Annie Middleton
Any desired change in the Constitu
tion may be made at the club meeting
on April 9th.
There is nothing worse than the COM
placency that is satisfied with no Ii
brary facilities for the people because
those who support such venture have
excellent private libraries. The day
for that kind of pride has gone by.
Better one good public library than a
hundred belonging to those in affluence
and unconcerned as to the towns well
fare.
On all sides there is an awakening,
a realization of the need of the hour,
and in the movement the wealthy and
the cultured are taking part. Private
benefaction has done much, will do
more undoubtedly, but it is time the
citizens of Delaware realized, for in
stance, that it is as necessary to tax for
a free library as it is to support free
schools. One compliments the other;
one continues to educate after the
other has lost its hold; the school is
for the young, the library for everyone.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
BASKET AND CRATE TRUST.
Delaware Manufacturers Raise the Price and
Will Control the Situation.

The basket and crate manufacturers
have agreed upon So per thousand
as the price to be charged for baskets,
slight advance over last year. Pur-
chasers who buy outside the associa-
ton will not be accommodated by the
association after outside purchases
have been made. Ninety-five per cent.
of the manufacturers of this peninsula
and the Eastern States have signed
this agreement.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
KENT COUNTY ENUMERATORS.
Those Who Will Count Our People Under
Supervisor of Census, J. s. Willis.

supervisor OF Census, j. ). Willis.
Supervisor of Census J. S. Willis
has appointed the following enumera-
tors for Kent county:
Duck Creek-Clement V. Scout,
James III. Jefferson.
East Dover-Corneliu Frear, Frank
d. Wilson.
West Dover-John NJ. Downes.
Kenton-Samuel Hutchison, Francis
A. Moore.
Little Creek-Harry Raymond.
Milford-J. Hall Anderson, George
ii. Jester.
Mispillion-John G.. Killen, Daniel
p. Nelson.
North Murderkill-J. Dawson Clark,
Harvey z. Kellar.
South Murderkill-Wm. W. Moore,
Philip M. Money.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
JERMAN CHAPEL OFFICERS.
Those Who Will Have Charge of the Sunday
School for Ensuing Year.

At business meeting of the Jerman
Chapel Sunday School last Sunday af.
ternoon, the following officers were
elected: Superintendent, William Far
les; Assistant Superintendent, Charles
B. Archer; Secretary, Benz. F. Matti-
ford; Treasurer, Mrs. Joseph Fl. Brin-
ton; Librarian. Benjamin Riggs; As
sistant Librarian, Howard Smith; Or
ganist, Miss Ethel Jones; Assistant
Organist, Miss Annie Hardesty.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
DEATH OF ALFRED T. GILPIN.
Was In Former Years Popular Visitor TO
Smyrna Friends.

Alfred T. Gilpin, who in former
years was a popular Eastern Shore vis-
itor to Smyrna friends, chief of whom
was Col. Geo. FL. Raymond, died at
the home of his brother on Thursday
near Chestertown, in the 72nd year of
his age. Few men had more gentle
manly instincts and genial manners
than "Bert" Gilpin, as he was famil-
iarly called. Col. Raymond was over
to see him the day he died.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
High School Baseball Team.

The Smyrna High School baseball
team crossed bats with the juvenile
team at Dover last Saturday, but were
forced to stop at the close of third in
ming on account of rain. Score stood
then 2 to in Dover's favor.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
St. POIycarp's to be Re.Dedicated.

st. Polycarp's R. G. Church, which
has been undergoing extensive repairs
will be re-dedicated on May 18th, with
elaborate services. Father Waldron
will be assisted by Right Rev. Bishop
Monaghan, of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL DELEGATES.
Mrs. T. II. Haynes and Miss Are Hynson
to Represent Asbury M. E. Church.

Mrs. Thos. H. Haynes and Miss Arie
Hynson, were elected delegates from
the M. E. Sunday School to the State
Sunday School Convention, which
meets in Wilmington ON Thursday and
Friday of this week. L. M. Price, the
superintendent, will also attend. Sew.
ersons's Sunday School has elected
Jas. Robinson and John P. Jones.
Jerman Chapel Sunday School has
elected Mrs. B. F. Mattiford and Miss
Fannie B. Hackett, delegates; and Mrs.
Joseph Brinton and Miss Carrie
FAIRIES, alternates.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
Otter Case Dismissed.

The Grand Jury failed to find true
bill in the recent otter case of Geo. In
slow VS.. Fletcher Hollis before Magis-
trate Cooper. The case is now dropped.
The prosecution really withdrew the
case because of the small amount in
volved.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
Slst Anniversary of Odd Fellowship.

The s1st anniversary of Odd Fellow
ship will be celebrated by Morning
Star Lodge, No. @, 1. o. o. F., at their
lodge room Friday evening. Rev. w.
r. Mowbray, p. g., of Zion, Md, will
make the address. The program will
be enlivened with musical selections.
A large number of invitations have
been issued.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
JOHN D. HAWKINS INDICTED.
The Grand Jury of Kent County Finds Two
Charges of EmbezzIement.

John D. Hawkins, former attorney
for the Kent Comnty Levy Court, and
promident Democratic politician,
was indicted by the grand jury, Mon
day morning, on two charges of en-
bezzlement, recently preferred against
him. Hawkins was arraigned and
pleaded not guilty. It is likely that
his trial will be continued to the Octo-
ber term of court.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
BRENFORD's NEW POST MISTRESS.
Mrs. SaIlie @. Collins Succeeds Her Father
the Late Jacob Dickson.

Mrs. Sallie G. Collins, widow of
John M. Collins, was last week ap-
pointed (fourth-class) postmaster at
Brenford. Mrs. Collins succeeds her
father, the late Jacob p. Dickson, who
was postmaster at Brenford for sew
eral years.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
EQUIPPING UNDERTAKING BUSINESS.
W. A. FAIRIES Purchases Handsome Pair of
Black Horses for Hearse.

W. A. FAIRIES has secured through
trade the past week, pair of black
horses that are perfect matches, even
to the white spots on the forehead and
feet. 1t is said of Mr.. FAIRIES that he
has the best outfit of any undertaken
in the State-six carriages, three
hearses, and two or three wagons that
are used in connection with the bust
ness other than at funerals.
Smyrna times., 1900-04-25
Improvement to St. Peters Chapel.

AT an easter Offering" last Sunday,
the congregation at st. Peters raised
$117.50 to repaint st. Peters Chapel
inside and out.