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Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
RISE IN WHEAT PLEASES FARMERS.
More or Less Excitement Here Thursday When
the First Advance Was Made.

There have been advances in wheat
during the past week amounting to
about cents per bushel. This staple
has been so dormant of late that an adj
vance of cents per bushel on Thurs
day afforded some excitement. There
has been an advance almost every day
for the past week. The shortage seems
to be in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
Michigan, and thousands of acres have
been plowed up and put in other
crops.
Dry weather in the three principal
spring wheat States-Minnesota and
the two Dakotas-making their pro-
duction very problematical, is the i'm
mediate cause of the advance. While
States such as Kansas, Missouri, Texas
and California are likely to have large
crops, such important wheat States
as Ohio, Indiana, Illinois an2 Mich
igan will have short crops. Every
other commodity has advanced in
price anyway from % to so per cent, g.,
and a rise of wheat is not illogical
The outlook for the crop is now put
by such an authority as the Marche
Frances at IS, 200, 900 bushels less than
last years crop. In England the sea.
son is backward, to say the least, and
as late as May 23rd Germany still had
frost. Of all the European countries
Russia seems at the moment to be the
most favored. Many conservative peo
pie believe that there will be very little
wheat available for export east of th,
Mississippi river.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
Alderman Crow Notified to Enforce the Dog
Ordinance to the Letter-Shade Trees
Must be Trimmed.

All the members of the Smyrna Town
Council were present at the regular
meeting last Friday evening, except
Councilman S. J. Reynolds. The
Council held a short session and adj
journed.
Alderman Crow submitted his report
for the month of May, stating that sc. so
had been collected in fines and passed
over to the Town Treasurer.
The following bills were read and al
lowed: NJ. Laws, $500; Philadelphia
Fire Brick Co., So rs; H. w. johnson
Manufacturing Co., $19.81; William
FAIRIES, $77.3O; Remington Machine
Co., $500; Robert Wetherill Il Co., for
extra work making steam connections,
$2O.47; Sylvanus Rose, $11.OO; Adams
Express Company, 35 cents; w. F.
Dunn, 80 cents; Farmers & Mer-
chants Steamboat Co., 65 cents; VIM.
M. Lewis, 81 so; Total, $15485.
Committee on Collectors Bond re-
ported that they had obtained same
and that DIR. Thomas G. Moore and
Samuel J. Reynolds had gone on his
bond for $4,000.
Secretary Anthony reported that
So, 1873. 33 was collected on Discount
Day and turned over to the Town
Treasurer.
On motion of Councilman Fowler,
the Alderman was instructed to notify
the Policeman to enforce the dog ordi
nance to the letter. The law went
into effect the first of June and the
town authorities intend this year tc
take every precaution against mad dog
scares.
1t was suggested by the chairman o.
the Street and Sewer Committee tha
the shade trees along the lines of the
electric lights be trimmed. Lower
branches having been allowed to grow
greatly interferes with the diffusion O.
light, many squares in town being
made materially dark by the heavy fol.
iage. The work will doubtless receiv,
early attention.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
SHORT STRAWBERRY SEASON
HAS RARELY, IF EVER, BEEN so DISAP-
OlNTING TO OUR GROWERS.
Prices Have Been Low and Shipments Did
Not Reach 0ne-Third of the Amount
of that of Last Year.

The strawberry crop has about
closed. 1t has rarely, if ever, been so
disappointing. With the exception of
fairly good rain just as it began to
ripen, it has been dry since the bios
soming season, and the best of berries
have only reached medium size, while
the later ones did not develop at all.
The pickers have been disappointed,
and the growers and the shippers, to
say nothing of the merchants, have
not realized what they expected. In
addition to this the prices have been
low generally to cents per quart
in Philadelphia and from to cents
in New York. Perhaps if the berries
had been larger, they would have
brought better prices.
In our local market the general price
has been 5 cents per quart. The water
shipments have hardly reached one
third what they did last year. The
shipment by cars to the northern
cities was from two to three cars a day,
those from Clayton going by refriger-
ator car to Boston, those from Bren-
ford mostly purchased berries, real
izing the growers only about /! cents
per quart above expenses of shipping
and picking. They preferred to do
this to taking the risks of glut. The
lsssons of the year is toward a reduc-
ton in the size of patches.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
KENT COUNTY TROLLEY LINE.
Was Granted Extension of Line by Dover
Town Council.

After knocking out John D. Haw-
the General Electric Company, repre-
sented by States Attorney White, has
done nothing toward building the
road. The Company gave a $4,000
bond to the town of Dover, that it
would have trolley line laid through
the town by June 18th, and the streets
macademized or forfeit the $4,000.
Work on the road was practically
abandoned, and the town council was
looking with wistful eyes toward that
forfeit money, but this was knocked
into the head Friday night by the town
council when it decided the Delaware
General Electric Co. (WhIte's COM
pany) an extension of time in which to
construct the road.
The action was taken after an expla-
nation had been made by Records of
Deeds James Lord, who said the COM
pany has been delayed by circumstan-
ces over which it had no control, but
intends to build the railroad.
An extension of four months was
granted.
Col. Leland was in Smyrna on Sat
urday talking as freely why the road
was not built as he did in February
that the road would be completed by
June. The Colonel is a good talker.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
LODGES ELECT OFFICERS.
Harmony Lodge No. l3, A. F. and A. NJ, and
Mizpah Lodge, No. 10, A. o. U. W.


Mizpah Lodge, No. 10, A. o. U. W.
At the last meeting of Harmony
Lodge No. 13, A. F. and A. NJ, of this
town, the following officers were elec-
ted for the ensuing year: Worshipful
Master, Clarence B. Raymond; Senior
Warden, Hirons Denney; Junior War
den, Willard A. Fleming; Treasurer,
Josiah d. Evans; Secretary, George
M. Stevenson.
: - T -.1a.,- NJ -tc-hn II w
held their election of officers with the
following result: Master Workman, J.
Harry Mattiford; Foreman, A. Cook
man Price; Overseer, w. Ed. FAIRIES
Guide, Frank P. McCawley; Inside
Watch, Lewis +. Boyer; Outside
Watch, NJ. V. Ford. On Sunday, July
8th, at P. NJ, the Rev. G. L. Har-
desty, of Smyrna Circuit, will preach
a sermon to Mizpah Lodge at Sever
sons M. E. church, near town.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
BETTER ROADS FOR DELAWARE.
A Liberal Law In New Jersey That Is Hav.
Ing Much Effect.

A great change has taken place in
our neighboring State in reference to
roads, that we could we'll afford to
copy after. The liberal road law of
New Jersey is bringing about an ex-
cellent condition of the States high
ways. According to the report of
State Road CommissionerBudd, the
New Jersey farmers are showing more
interest in good roads this year than
ever before, and the increase in this
improvement in the next two years is
likely to be double that of 1898 and
1909.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
EQUIPPED WITH BUSINESS EDUCATION.
Gilbert S. FAIRIES, Son of William FAIRIES,
Graduated From GOldey's College.

Mr.. Gilbert S. FAIRIES, having COM
pleted a thorough business course, was
one of the graduating class of Goldey
Commercial College, Wilmington, this
year. The commencement exercises
were held in the Wilmington Opera
House last Thursday evening with
much success. In 1898, Mr.. FAIRIES re-
ceived a diploma for completing the
this year he comes to another reward
in the bookkeeping and banking de-
partment.
1t is high compliment to Mr.. Far
les, and his friends in this town con-
gratulate him on the success he has
attained. Equipped with a business
education, he will put it to advantage
in the we'll known hardware store and
plumbing establishment of his father,
Mr.. William FAIRIES, Main street.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
THIRTY.FOUR HOMES REMEMBERED.
The Flower Mission of W. c. T. U. Make
Liberal Distributions About Town.

Friday morning, June sth, the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
observed the Flower Mission by send
ing thirty-four bouquets, (each with a
scripture card and the symbolic bow
of white) to the bereaved, aged and
sick of the town The ladies of the
Union are much indebted to Misses
Belle HAZEL and Anna Hardestry for
the distribution of the boquets, and
are glad to know that it gave them
pleasure.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
TWENTIETH CENTURY BOOK CLUB.
Twenty-six New and Popular Volumes Pur-
chased af Inhn W~aamaka-

Twenty-six New and Popular Volumes Pur-
chased nf Inhn W-aamake----
The Twentieth Century Book Club,
consisting of twenty-six ladies, has
just purchased from John Wanamaker
twenty-six new volumes, comprising
the latest works of we'll known and
popular authors. Each member is al
lowed to keep the book two weeks and
then passes it on to another m ember
The constant exchange keeps the la
dies supplied with choice reading mat
ter for a year as we'll as bringing them
in touch with the literary world. The
system adopted is a most excellent
one. The twenty-six volumes used
last year will most likely be turned
over to the Smyrna Library Associa-
| tion.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
BIGGS FACTION ON TOP.
Will Very Likely Control the Democratic
State Convention.

NEXT Tuesday 10Th, (the same day
by the way that the Republican con-
vention meets in Philadelphia,) the
Democratic party of this State will
hold it's convention to elect six dele
gates from Delaware to the Democratic
National Convention which will meet
in Kansas City on July 4th.
Indications are that the Biggs fac
ton of the Democratic party will con-
troll the convention, although the Free
Silverites under the leadership of
John G. Gray and Hon. l.. Irving
Handy will make a contest and will
not give up until the gavel clinching
the conventions choice of delegates
has been dropped.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
DELAWARE DELEGATE CONTEST.
Under Consideration by the Republican Ma.
tiOnal Committee To-day.

To-day, June 18th, the National
Committee of the Republican Party
will meet in Philadelphia for the pur-
pose of making up the roll for the con-
vention, which will open on Tuesday,
June 10Th.
There are several contesting dele
cations, but it is probable that the
Delaware contest will be first to be
considered. When the testimony in
this case is taken says cotemporary,
it will be in far different manner and
mood from the way it was placed be-
fore the committee at st. Louis, four
years ago.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
DEATH OF ANDERSON FORD.
Neck and Died in His Oath Year
Sunday Morning.

Anderson Ford, a well-known resi-
dent of Severson's Neck, died at an
early hour Sunday morning, aged GA
years. The immediate cause was
gastritis, but he had been in feeble
health for nearly a year. He was a
man who took little interest in public
matters, devoting his time to his
business, which had been that of a
farmer from his youth. He leaves be-
sides his widow several children, all
grown. The interment was yesterday
in Glenwood cemetery, Rev. G. L.
Hardestry officiating.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Miss Hester j. Davis.

On the morning of the 10th inst,
Miss Hester J. Davis, who for fifteen
or twenty years was a resident of this
town, and sister of Mrs. A. L. Hudson,
ST., but who for the past four years
has resided with her sister, Mrs. John
F. Stats, at Townsend, died IN the
10th year of her vge. The interment
was at Odessa to-day She was
woman of quiet temperament, an ex-
amplary christian, and ready at any
time to make sacrifices for the good
of others.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Jerman Chapel.

This church had its exercises IN the
evening-the attendants filling the
church inside and out. The superin-
tendant, William FAIRIES, conducted
the exercises, Miss Ethel Jones play
ing the organ accompaniment. The
program, which like the others, was
made up for the day. was executed by
the youthful actors with promptness
and pleasing effect. Besides the choral
singing there were two Duets and a
solo.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
STABLE BURNED DOWN.
Property on the JOpseph B. FAIRIES Farm
Near BrenfOrd, Tenure of B. F. Richards.

Near Brenford, Tenure of B. F. Richards.
On Thursday morning the stable on
the farm of Jos. B. FAIRIES, near Bren-
ford, tenanted by B. F. Richards,
caught fire and soon burned to the
ground. A man working in the
asparagus patch nearby, speedily
released the four horses hitched in
their stall or they would have
burned to death. The wind was
favorable to saving the other buildings.
Neither Mr.. Richards or the berry
pickers, could account for how the fire
originated. Mr.. FAIRIES had an insur-
ance on the building of $1ss.OO, but
the loss exceeds this. Mr.. Richards
had a loss of some $40 in harness and
hay, but was likewise insured.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
MAYOR CROW IMPOSES A FINE.
On Joseph ShahaE for Allowing His Horses
to Run at Large on the Streets.

For allowing his horses to run at
large on the streets of town, Joseph
Shahan was obliged to pay Mayor
Grow $4.00 before he could recover the
animals, which were captured and held
in charge by Policeman Garner. Mr..
Shahan had been notified on several
occasions to keep his horses in, and
because he refused orders, he had to
abide the consequences of the law.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
COLORED EXCURSION TO CHESTER.
Left on Steamer Brady Sunday for the A,
M. E. Conference.

An excursion of the colored people,
numbering 1872 person, to attend the
annual session of the A. M. E. Con-
ference at Chester, on Sunday, repor-
ted a good day in every way. They
left here on the Steamer Brady at 4.30
In the morning, getting back to Smyrna
Landing little after 10 o'clock, being
there to attend both the morning and af-
ternoon services.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
KINGS DAUGHTERS ANNUAL PICNIC.
Will be Held at FONT tiil," Friday After
noon and Evening.

The Annual Picnic of the Circle of
Kings Daughters of this town, will be
held at "Font Hill, !" the home of Mrs.
M. E. Spruance Friday afternoon
aud evening. All are requested to
meet at the home of the president,
Miss Mary Thompson at o'clock p. NJ.
1t was the original intention to have it
tomorrow, but owing to weather, was
postponed.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Organ for Brenford Sunday School.

The Lawn Fete at Brenford on We'd
nesday night, seems to have been
success in every way. They desire to
purchase an organ for their new Sun
day School, the evenings proceeds
netting them $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Henry Moore.

Henry Moore died in Cheswold last
week at the age of SO years. He was
the father of Postmaster G. B. Moore,
of that town. He has lived all his life
in this locality. He was reserved in
his habits and much attached to his
children eight of whom survive him.
His burial at Bethel last Sunday was
largely attended.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
PASTOR HILL AT DOVER.
Asbury NJ. E. Pulpit In Charge of Rev. Al.
fred Smith Sunday.

Rev. A. Smith, of Dover, for six
years a resident of this town, while
Presiding Elder of Easton District,
preached in the M. E. Church Sunday
morning and evening. Rev. Mr.. Hill
was at Dover to preach at night the
Academy sermon" in Wesley NJ. E.
church previous to commencement
this week. Rev. V. G. Collins
preached the Baccalaureate sermon to
the students in the morning.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
JUNIOR CLASS.
1000 Gallons of Water Pumped.

One day last week, covering period
of twenty-four hours, the pumps at the
Water Plant pumped over 400, 900 gal.
Ions of water for the consumers of
town, and the we'll only lowered 13
inches. Smyrna is surely blessed with
an inexhaustible supply Of cool. spring
water-a fountain that never runs dry.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
DELAWARE POMONA CHANGERS.
Want an Investigation of the New Castle
County Courts Ations.

One hundred and fifty grangers, rep
presentatives of all the grangers in
New Castle county, together with rep
resentatives of Concord, POMONA
Grange of Delaware and Chester
counties, met with Pomona Grange at
Union Hall, Mill Greek hundred. on
Thurday for an investigation of Levy
Courts actions in New Castle county.
Couldn't they take in all the counties?
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Fine Wheat In Thoroughfare Neck.

Farmers of Thoroughfare Neck re-
port an unusually fine wheat prospect
and potato and rosebugs are supera-
bundant.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
HIGH SCHOOL AVERAGES.
Principal Place Submits the Standing of His
Scholars for Month of May.

The following are the Smyrna High
School averages of Principal Places
department for May, also the rank of
the Senior Class:
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Smyrna Telephone Service.

Having about completed construc-
ton, the Diamond State Telephone
Company will open new Smyrna Cen.
trail next week.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
WILL PICNIC AT WOODLAND BEACH.
Almost Unanimously Selected Monday Even
ing-Sunday School Hour Changed.

At a meeting of the Methodist Sun
day School Board on Monday evening,
it was decided to hold the Sunday
School picnic at Woodland Beach on
Friday, June 22nd. 1t was also de-
cided to hold Sunday School services
during the summer months between
the hours of twelve o'clock and one,
directly after the Sunday morning
church services. This will continue
during the months of July, August and
half of September.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
ROSE BUGS DOING DAMAGE.
Are the Subject of Much Annoyance in
Grape Vineyards.

Grape Vineyards.
Rosebugs have a delicate taste al
ways selecting the white varieties, the
choice ones of the gardens. Perhaps
this is why the magnolias, in the
branches, are so preyed upon by them.
The flowers are found on being pulled,
to be full of these bugs. Many of the
vineyards have also teen subjects of
their devastations. NJ. NJ. P. Scout
thinks that nearly half of the blossoms
of his Vineyards were eaten by the rose
bugs.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
SENIOR CLASS.

Rank for Senior year.-Phida Janney, / /; Edna
Erie Ewell, q Helen Parrott Start. 8; Minnie
Russell McCOnaughy,4; Flora Agust Hollett, 4;
j. Ofiey Winfnrd, 5.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Friendship Church.

The morning services were at "Old
Friendship" as it is famlliarly called
in Thoroughfare Neck. The auditorium
was crowded to the doors, as was like
wise the gallery, while a large number
who could not get seats, stood about
the windows or were seated i'll their
carriages in the shade. John A. Latta
had charge of the program and Mr..
Latta, son of the Superintendent, was
organist.
The church was we'll decorated with
flowers, and tie singing, speaking,
ETC., seemed to be highly enjoyed.
The collection for Education was un-
usually good-$2O.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
SMYRNA CIRCUIT CHILDREN.
REV. 6. L. HARDESTY HAS THREE CHILL
DREN'S DAY EXERCISES.
At Friendship in the Morning; ServersOn's
in the Afternoon and Jerman Chapel
in the Evening.

1t was fortunate in Rev. Geo. L.
Hardesty in being able to have all his
Children's Day services on the same
day-Sunday last. 1t calls out not
only the regular attendents, but those
likewise who go to church only when
there is something spectacular.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
SeversOn's Church.

This church is what is called the af-
ternoon appointment, and the pastor
was greeted by large congregation.
The attendants had the novelty of hav-
ing their platform and seats out under
trees-the house being in the hands of
the painter. There is freedom of
worshipping under trees that is en-
joyed by many beside children. The
floral decorations were good addition
to the natural display about them.
John P. Jones, the superintendent,
had charge of the exercises, Miss Mat
tie Jones presiding at the organ. The
latter with the aid of Miss Margaret
Walls, prepared the children for the
exercises, consisting of singing, reci-
tations, etc. which were well executed
The collection was $S.26.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19

FOR SALE-By The Bruner, Good
ue-Cooke Co.
213 Poplar ST., rooms, lot 7Ox16S,
cheap, at S140O.
129 Bare ST., s rooms, lot 4Ox12O,
$1,000.
G room house, ". Market near Por-
tage Path, lawn graded and house in
good shape, $500.
152 Arch ST.. double house, good in
vestment. $500.
1101a Aqueduct ST., fine location,
cheap,$110O.
300 North Arlington, good house,
$1,000.
III Bluff ST., 6 rooms, good location,
$1,000.
13S Bare St. 6 rooms, slate roof,
$1,000.
3 room house Bare ST., bargain, 1850.
205 Bell ST., rooms. cheap, S12OO.
735 w. Cedar, 500 down, cheap,
$1,000.
703 Cross St, 5 rooms, bargain, 5000.
173 Charles St, z rooms, nice, large
lot, $1,000
313 n. Case ave-, u rooms. $50.
1O7 Coventry St, rooms, large lot,
$3.50.
100 Day st., will sell at a sacrifice,
$3.50.
6O3H w. Exchange ST., to be sold
cheap, $11OO.
577 w. Exchange st., good location,
$1,000.
) room house. Fourth ave, large lot,
$3.50.
305 Fourth ave-, 6 rooms, 5000.
los Hazel ST., large house, $1,000.
100 Livingston, large house, large lot
and barn, $500.
207h Mccoy t..cheap mt price, $1,000.
410 n. Maple, large lot, good place,
$1,000.
521 S. Main, store room and barn,
cheap, $2I00.
1DG Nieman St, rooms, $1,000.
10 Rockwell court desirable loca
| ton, S1450.
525 Sumner ST., 8 rooms, and fur
mace, $17o0.
400 w. Thornton, If sold at once, q
big bargain can be obtained, Will paint
house and barn and put down new
stone walk, S2700.
10! Upson ST., large lot, good house,
$1,000.
ia Wooster ave. large frontage, s
room house, with business room at.
tachcd, also barn, $1,000.
Fine lot ON Il. Buchtcl ave, SO
X14S; fine location and cheap, at price,
Si42J
Money to lean at prevailing rates.
For anything in tho agency line see
us. Phone 15. BrunerGoodhuc-
Cooke Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
STRONG CARD.
An Excellent Performance at Lake.
side Park Casino.

An unusually strong card is on at the
Lakeside Park Casino this week. The
opening performance last night was
greatly enjoyed by those who were
present. Falardo, the instrumental
man. gives unique sketch in which
he initiates the various musical instrr-
ments without the use of anything ex'
cent his lips and hands. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gene Hughes present O comeditta,
written by Charles Horwitz entitled
"a Matrimonial Substitute" They
are artists of more than ordinary Rbil-
ity. Young aud Devote gave a very
CLEVER exhibition Of soft shoe dancing
They were recalled several times. Al
ice Gilmore has appeared In Akron be-
fore. She is popular with theater
goers and was warmly received. The
closing number, the Trolley Car Trio,
do a number Of entirely new acrobatic
feats. The entire entertainment is
first class IN every particular.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19

FOR SALE-By J. l. Bachtel, 1888 s.
Howard ST., / room dwelling. with all
modern convcnienccs, with good large
barn. 80 feet front on y. Maple st.,
near Market st. This property Is Of
fered for what the buildings would
cost today.
10 lots in the Rosetta Haynes allot-
ment, at $3.50 each; W. Miller avenue
lots at $3.50 and $3.50.
Lots OH Sherman vt. Extension at
500.
Z room house, lot 34x150 feet, on 3.
Main St, $3.50.
q room house OIL Franklin ST., $500.
store room and dwelling, Bowery St,
$3.50.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-19
If you want pure Ice Cream, It. A.
Jones keeps 1t. Telephone 9T4. p tt
Akron-.NeW York Rate

The Pennsylvania must now charge
a rate Of S13.50 from Akron to New
York say the arbitrators. When the
Pennsylvania people secured the Cleve-
land, Akron & Columbus road they put
on rate of S12 from Akron to New
York. General Passenger Agent Rob
erts of the Erie, objected to the rate
on the ground that 1t was violation
of the Erie's differential rights.