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Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program of Friday Afternoon as Reported by
Miss Elizabeth Collins Correspondent.

The Literary Society of the Smyrna
High School was held Friday after
noon, October 25th, and the following
program was rendered.:
Minutes Miss Lillian Speakman.
Song-School.
Essay" October r''-Baynard Fowler.
Reading-"The True Tale of William
Telr'-Oswald Denney.
Declamation-''My Aunt"--Miss Georgia
Essay-"C Courage Lillian Speak
man.
Declamation-'B Bill Mason's Bride"-Miss
Elizabeth J. Collins.
Reading Dorothy Sullivan" Miss Lulu
Robinson.
Song-School.
Essay Alfred the Great'-Mlss Fannie
Cameron.
Declamation-"WhyH He Wouldn't Sell
the Farm''-Miss Irma Lewis.
Observation-Disclosures and the Bear
Miss Julia Weldon.
Reading-"The Drummer Boy"-Miss
Edna Dick.
journal Editor, Miss Eva Foxwell; As
sistant Editor, Miss Ethel ROthwell.
Debate Resolved, THAT ransom should
never be given Kidnappers and Abductors. "
Debaters- 1st Affirmative, Miss Edith
Start; 2nd Affirmative. Ayers Stockly; 1st
! Negative, Lacy Hardesty; 2nd Negative,
Miss Caroline Riggs.
The judges, Miss Georgia Hardesty,
Miss May York and Henry Janney,
decided in favor of the Affirmative.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
DELMAR ALMOST WIPED OUT.
Disastrous Fire Visits That Town Satur'
Gay and Consumes Sixty Buildings.


Sixty-three buildings and the major !
portion of their contents were con-
sumed at Delmar Saturday afternoon
by the most disastrous fire that ever
visited a Delaware town. The fire
broke out at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
The loss is reported at over $125, 900
and may reach S15U,000.
Flames started in ex-Speaker, Will
liam L. Sirman's stables. Burning
hay blew about and a heavy wind
spread the flames until for 10 acres
space all the buildings were gigantic
field of fire.
Salisbury and Wilmington were APP
pealed to for immediate aid but the
deadly work of the flames was accom-
plished before Wilmington's fire de-
partment could get under way.
Delmar had recently voted down the
legislative plan for a water system be-
cause it would create heavy bonded
| indebtedness. Besides suffering loss
of goods and money, scores were left
homeless and almost mad with excite
ment. All property destroyed was on
| the Delaware side of the town. The
fire was more disastrous than the con-
fagration of August, 1892, because
less than fifty buildings were destroyed
and many of them were Anticipated,
while Saturdays baptism of flame
licked up the newer and handsOmer
buildings which have arisen since that
time.
The properties destroyed were as
follows: W. L. Sirman, factory, resi-
dence and six dwellings, loss $2O,00Oi
insurance $4,000; Miss Emily Freeny,
millinery, $500; J. NJ. Hearn, barber,
$500; w. S. Marvel, blacksmith, $500
NJ. E. Kitchens, millinery, $4,000;
Delmar Union Store, $500; Irving
Culver, hardware, $4,000; w. B. Ell
lott, residence, store and stock, $4,000
James F. Wilson & Co., clothing
S5, 500; F. G. Elliott, residence, hard
ware store and warehouse, $l1, 800: W
T. Sirman, residence and store, SO, 900
J. w. Hastings, residence and content
/ $4,000; W. S. Marvel's residence
So, 200; post Office building, $500
Hastings & Co.,. store, contents ant
fixtures, S11, 900; Levin Hastings, res
idence and two houses, $4,000; Solo
q mon Stephens, residence, $4,000
Q Stephen 7. Waller, residence, $1,000
y Mrs. Waller, house, $1,000; DR.. Ellie
9 goods office, store, residence and cor
. tents, $1,000; NJ. M. Ellis, residence
81 900; J. J. Culver, residence, 81, 300
Mrs. johnson Ellis, house, 200; D1
/ James Bradshaw, pharmacy and res
I dence, $25OO; insurance, 81, 900; job
J. Culver, residence, $4,000; John "
i Nelson, residence $4,000; Delawar
o schoolhouse, $500; Hayman's blacl
J. smithy, $500; H. J. Jones, residence
5000; Mrs. l.. A. Kerr, residence $40
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The ladies of the Goth Century z 1ok
Club have kindly donated quite a mum
Der of excellent books to the Smyrna
Library Association; they are now cat
alogued and on the shelves for use by
the patrons. The Library Association
desire to express their thanks to the
ladies for their kindness.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Bargains at Naramore's Studio. On
WEDNESDAY of each week for a short
time we will give nice large portrait
(worth $2.O0) with each dozen cabinet
photographs for $500, also a gold
plated button Cbrooch) and dozen
card photographs for 35 cents.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Buy your coal from s. J. Reynolds.
All sizes and 4uality the best.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

1t is understood that the rural mail
delivery syst ems for Kent and Sussex
counties will go into effect December
list and that the appointment of car
riers will be announced by November
the 1st.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Cosgriff & Beck have for sale lot
of soft coal suitable for threshing. =
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Mary Morris, daughter of Jas. H.
Morris, who received painful injury
to her hand recently, by accidentally
having her hand caught between the
tailboard of Jos. Cummins' wagon and
tree, up near the depot, will lose to
the first joint, finger on the right
hand as a result of the injury.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

What might have been a serious ac-
cident occurred on Monday morning.
Walter I. Massey, of near town, was
driving along the streets with load
of coal, when someone hailed him in
front of the Transportation Co. Office.
He alighted from his wagon and was
standing alongside of it in conversa-
tion when his horses made a sudden
start and ran over his foot, causing
him much pain, but fortunately nc
bones were broken. DIR. Dwight
CEessed the wound.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
THE MARK ETS.
GRAIN
WANTED.

A small, bright boy to run errands.
Chance for advancement for the right
party. Apply to
SMYRNA TIMES OFFICE.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The splendid weather we have been
having for several weeks past has en-
abled the painters and carpenters to go
on with their work without any inter
ruption. We understand they have all
been busy.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The ''Coon Club" took advantage of
the beautiful moonlight last evening
and made trip over to big woods
near Blanco. They were fortunate in
catching a fine specimen for a young
cOon
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Here is a puzzle for our sportsmen
to solve. If man is walking around
the base of a tree and a squirrel is
walking around the same tree at the
top. and the man can only get view
of the squirrels tail at any time, does
the man ever get around the squirrel?
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Our local fishermen are still finding
fish very plentiful Large quantities
of the fnny tribe are shipped from
this point weekly to the city markets,
where they are bringing good prices.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Henry Alexander Jones, of Smyrna,
has been granted an original pension
of Sc.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The Bitter Hosiery Company is
rushed with work at the present time
aud will be for some weeks to come.
New orders are coming in all the time,
which keeps them hustling, so as not
to run behind in their shipments.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

George G. Thompson will sell at pub
lie sale at his residence, "the Shahan
farm" on the road leading from Black
iston's to Kenton, Thursday November
21st. next, his stock and farming I'M
plements. See advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

William Hearn of Laurel, will be
married to Miss Margaret Burke of
Chester, Pa, ON Wednesday, Novem-
ber6. The ceremony will be performed
at the home of the bride, 32s Howell
street, Chester.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
closing of MI ails.

Closing of Malls.
Going North.-6.5O, 9.25 A. NJ, 800, 735
Going South.--9.OO A. NJ, ,4.45, 7.35 P. NJ.
For Clayton and D. & G. Roadside A. NJ.
and $40 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

a. E. Fowler has a WORD to say in
his advertisement on this page, to those
who like good clean food. He is max
ing a speciality of canned goods. Read
what he says.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

sMYR Ma BRANCH TRAINS.
NORTH: 7.1l5, 8.43, $50, A. JI., 9.41, $50, P. NJ
SOUTH: 9.24, 11.47, A. M, A 12, sos, SOC PM.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

''The training 1 received at Goldey
College is useful to me every minute
in the day." writes Hon. Frank p.
Ewing, member Del. Legislature.
Write Principal H. s. Goldey, Will
mington, Del, for the new, free, beau
tiful catalogue of Goldey College. See
adv. this paper.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Wanamaker & Brown, of Philadel-
phia, have an advertisement on our
second page which should interest
those who are in need of clothing.
If you contemplate making visit to
Philadelphia in search of wearing ap-
parel don't fail to pay them a visit.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

For estimates and specifications on
heating, lighting, ventilating and san
itary plumbing, apply to Geo. W. Tay-
lor. 3
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
FOR RENT.

A 14-room House with stable and other
outbuildings, on lower East Commerce
Street. Also, 12-room House on Delaware
Street, all modern Improvements. Posses
sion given at once. Apply to
MARY E. G. VOSHELL,
10000 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

John r. Wilson took up on the
steamer Brady on Monday 100 bas-
kets of Keiffer pears. These were con-
sidered the finest seen in the commu-
nifty this year.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The Hoffecker cannery closed last
Wednesday for the season. Thepack of
tomatoes will almost equal that of last
wear, little under 35O,OOO cans.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

OUllU RlOi ~ 4 oAAo y J
Suits $40, SIP,
AND SIS and $50.
OverCoats are
0YERC0ATS the selling styles
with US. New
est up to-date clothes and
patterns, latest cuts and
make-ups. Big line Black
Thibet and Cheviot Sack
Suits at $40, S12 and SIS.
Fall Overcoats in blacks at
$40, SI2 and SIS; OxfOrds
at $40, SIP, SIS and $50.
Handsome Silk-lined Coats
at SIS and $50. New heavy
Overcoats, the long box
styles for young men. Black
and Oxford Greys, made
with velvet collars and cuffs
on sleeves, special values at
SI2 and SIS. Special cuts
and styles at $50. We can
please you and save you
money by selling you good
clothing.
Open Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Smyrna is to have the advantages of
a steam laundry. VIM. H. Dawson,
our former fellow-townsman, is man
ager of the Sterling Steam Laundry,
of Philadelphia. He has put on our
streets wagon in charge of Mr.. Geo.
NJ. Rose, to call for and deliver your
laundry in regular city style and at
city prices. With this arrangement,
and the excellent steamboat accommo-
dations, there is no reason why the
citizens of Smyrna and vicinity cannot
have the advantages of steam laun-
dry. Look for the cad" send for the
wagon, and have all your washing
done, much better, cheaper, and save
all the perplexities of the washer
woman, and wash-day.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The Mite Society of Asbury M. E.
Church will open a rummage sale in
the 7toreroom opposite the Smyrna
House on Friday evening, to continue
for the week. Saturday the ladies will
have biscuits and pies for sale. The
sale will close November 8th. with a
turkey, oyster and chicken salad sup
per. The public is invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

DR.. Johnson will examine your
teeth and give estimate without
charge. Up-to date dentistry at mod
crate cost. Nitrous oxide gas admin
istered.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
will meet at the home of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell on Monday evening, Nov. 4.
at 7.20 o'clock. SEC'Y.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

State Councillor George H. Dick, of
Smyrna, will make an official visit to
Georgetown Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
on next Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

For Clayton and D. & C. Road-8.1O A. NJ.
and 800 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-S.1 10 A. M
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Wed
Buy your coal from S. j. Reynolds.
All sizes and 4uality the best.
Cosgriff & Beck have for sale a lot
of soft coal suitable for threshing.
Henry Alexander Jones, of Smyrna,
has been granted an original pension
of Sc.
For estimates and specifications on
heating, lighting, ventilating and san
itary plumbing, apply to Geo. W. Tay
lor.
The Hofecker cannery closed last |
Wednesday for the season. Thepack of
tomatoes will almost equal that of last |
year, little under $50, 900 cans.
State Councillor George H. Dick, of !
Smyrna, will make an official visit to
Georgetown Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
on next Friday evening.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
Of 80
Mcdowell on Monday evening, Nov. 4.
at 7.?O O'Clock. SEC'Y.
DR.. Johnson will examine your
teeth and give estimate without
charge. Up-to date dentistry at mod
crate cost. Nitrous oxide gas admin
istered
John r. Wilson took up on the
steamer Brady on Monday 100 bas-
kets of Keiffer pears. These were con-
sidered the finest seen in the commu-
nifty this year
a. E. Fowler has a WORD to say in
his advertisement on this page, to those
who like good clean food. He is max
ing speciality of canned goods. Read
what he says.
1t is understood that the rural mail
delivery syst ems for Kent and Sussex
counties will go into effect December
LIST and that the appointment of car
riers will be announced by November
the 1st.
Our local fishermen are still finding
fish very plentiful. Large quantities
of the fnny tribe are shipped from
this point weekly to the city markets,
where they are bringing good prices.
The "Coon Club" took adv antage o.
the beautiful moonlight last evening
and made a trip over to big woods
near Blanco. They were fortunate IL
catching a fine specimen for a young
coon.
The splendid weather we have bee
having for several weeks past has en-
abled the painters and carpenters to g
ON with their work without any inter
ruptiOn. We understand they have al
been busy.
George c. Thompson will sell at pull
lie sale at his residence, "the Shaha
farm" on the road leading from Blacl
iston's to Kenton, Thursday Novembt
21st. next, his stock and farming IN
plements. See advertisement.
The Bitter Hosiery Company
rushed with work at the present tim
and will be for some weeks to com
New orders are coming in all the tim'
which keeps them hustling, so as NJ
to run behind in their shipments.
Here is puzzle for our sportsmt
to solve. IL man is walking arour
the base of tree and a squirrel
walking around the same tree at Il
top. and the man can only get vie
of the squirrels tail at any time, do
the man ever get around the squire
Wanamaker & Brown, of Philad'
phia, have an advertisement on o
second page which should intere
those who are in need of clothir
If you contemplate making a visit
PHILADELPHIA in search of wearing
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06
Promotion Of Capt. James A.
Moss.

ETVulVblUA VI Udpt' Jdulco a.
Moss.
We clip the following from the
Lafayette Gazette, which we have
no doubt will be read with pleasure
by many of the friends of James A.
Moss.
"rhe following army order will be
read with interest and pleasure by
the fsiends of Capt. James A. Moss,
in Lafayette:
HEADQUARTERs24 TH U s.. INFANTRY, ]
Tayug Pangasinan. z. T.,
May II, 1901.
GENERAL URDERsl
No. g.
l. Captain James A. Moss, 24th In
fantry. is hereby appointed Adjutant
of the Regiment.
2. Captain Ernest B. Gose, cath In
fantry, is hereby relieved from duty
as Acting Adjutant of the Regiment.
(Signed J A. G. MARLEY.
Lieutenant Colonel, "a U. 5. Infantry,
Commanding the Regim1nt,
OFFICIAL:
James A. Moss,
Captain and Adjutant, oath q. S. Inf
antry.
1t may be explained that the reg
mental adjutancY is position of
Influence and responsibility, the adj
jutant being, IN effect, private Sec
rotary and advisor to the reglmental
commander. Capt. Moss enjoys the
distinction Of being the youngest
adjutant of the army by several
years.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06
Low RATES ON SOUTHERN
PACIFIC SUNSET ROUTE

New Iberia to Cincinnati 0 and
return July 3 and 4 1901, with re-
turn limit July 16 1901, at a rate of
$24,7 on account of United Soci-
ETY. Of Christian Endeavers, an ex
tension of limit until Sept 2nd
may be had by deposltlng tickets
with joint Agent on or before
July L ayment of so ct.
New iberia to Detroit Mich. and
return July 4 and 2 1901, with re-
turn limit Sept l 1901, at a rate of
S32 05 on acc1 unit oil annual Meet
ing Natl Educational Assn.
Round trip tickets between all
stations east of Houston July 3
and 1901, with return limit July
5 1901, at a rate OF Some and one.
third fares on account Of 4th July.
For additional particulars apply
to local agent or to
G. B. Ellis, D. P. A.
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COURT HOUSE RECORD.
Real Estate Transfers.

June 25. Jules Hebert to Prosper
Romero. so arpents of land,
jane "a. Joseph Hebert to Jules
Hebert, SO arpents of land. $500.
Marriage licenses issued during
present month:
%. D. Miguez to Ozaia Arceneaux.
Abraham Lewis to Palmlre Simon.
Louis Antolneto Eugene Antoine.
Felix Roy to Emily Hebert.
Britain Reaves to Mary Crumps.
DavldHebert to Cecilia D'arce.
Lee Johnston to Rosetta Johnston.
Noise Breaux to Elise Launiere.
James Shepond to Silvia Wilson.
Astor M. Clark to Sallie Herring.
w. Hebert to Florence Boudreaux.
William Jno. MAYNARD to Lillian.
French.
Alex G. Marshall to Cora Davis.
Simon Griaux to Marie Broussard.
Milton Simon to Rrnestlne Francois.
David Brown to Rosahe Bijon
William Edwards to Mary Reynolds
Earnest Delcambre to Amelie
Broussard.
j. Ralllo Mathew to Arelia Bijon.
Chas Parker to Martha Henry.
3. Monchell to Florestlne Manuse.
F. Delcambre 10 Eva Broussard.
Clay Richard TO Evelina Pierce.
VIM. Gunette to AgneslP eltler.
William Newman to Irene Brous
sard.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06
Oil Belts.

The Cotton-planters Journal of
Jane 18th takes exception to a
Beaumont Newspaper correspond
en-: who wired to his paper long
article on the narrow limits of the
Oil Belt. The conclusion of the
Journals article Is very interesting
and will be interesting reading to
many despalring oil company.
"What is the extent of the Texas
il field no mans knows, and the
Beaumont man is about the first one
who has ever attempted to define 1t.
The extent of the field in other
States it well known, however, and
for the benefit of a few people who
may have been misled by the rldi-
culous assertions made by this cor
respondent, the Post will give few
figures as to what has been found IN
other sections: The Pennsylvania
and New York fields includes II
counties and is It's miles long. The
West Virginia field is 80 by Is miles,
including ls counties. III the Ohio
field one is 90 miles with 9 counties,
the other 100 miles with 10 counties.
The Indiana field, so by so miles,
includes IL counties.
coil has thus far been discovered
in Texas in the Corsicana district OF
North Texas and in Hardin and
Jefferson counties 10 Southeast Tex
as. How far these two fields ex
tend remains to be seen. Tests are
being made in all directions to de.
termlne this, and, the striking Of
dry holes occasionally will harly
deter any sensible men, or properly
organized companies, from contlnu
ing their experiments"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06
Don't Take Calomel-

H~-Io The new liver medi-
AuUIII cine takes the place
UuUIII of calomel, without
AAU VA the ill effects.
Acts mildly and effectually. Pleas
ant to take as lemonade. Cures all
liver diseases, biliousness, consti-
patton, sick-headache, Indigestion,
prevents morbid poison, and clears
the complexion. Price 80 cents.
Sold and guaranteed by, Estorge
Drug Company.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06

Mr.. V. P. Guilfoux for the last
two years employed by the Govern
ment and lately by New Rail Roads
building in Santiago Cuba arrived
IN the City Tuesday. 1t is Mr.Gull-
foux's intention to remain.
Mr.. Eugene d. Martinez of New
Orleans; who spent the last two
months in the City returned to his
home on the 22nd. At one time
Mr.. Martinez intended going into
business here, but the long delay
necessary in getting machinery to
the City, rendered his project USE
less. We regret that the town has
lost this young man, who we feel
sure, had he remained, would have
made a prominent place for himself
in the commercial and social world.
There is no longer an excuse for
anyone to endure the torture in
ficted by piles when TABLER's
BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT will cure
them, a remedy so moderate in
price and so effective. Price, 90
cents in be bottles. Tubes, 20
cents. For sale at EstOrge Drug
Co.
A. 3. Romero left for Amis,
Texas, on Monday.
Miss Eugenie Green has accepted
her same position, as Operator a
the Cumberland Telephone Office
Mr.. Leo Dreyfus, left on Frida!
for Buffalo to attend TO some 'busi
mes from there. he Will leave fol
Chicago.
Mr.. Sidney Provost of Loreauvill
was In town on Thursday last, t
attend the ball which was given a
the City Hall.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06
WAUPACA, WIS.

And the Chain of Lakes, the
prettiest spot in Wisconsin for .
summer outing is reached from
Chicago and Milwaukee by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL RY.
Electric line runs from depot to
lakes. Good trout fishing In streams
within easy reach and black bass
and pickerel IN lakes. For stdlimp-
es Of Summer Resorts" and other
illustrated booklets address Jas. c..
Pond, General Passenger Agent,
Milwaukee. Wis.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06
LOW RATES ON so. PA. SUN
SET ROUTE.

Southern Pacific-Sunset Route
will sell tickets from New Iberia to
Abbeville and return, Sunday, July
14,l9O1, with return limit same date
at a rate of rs ct. special train pass
ing New iberia 1l.30 am. Returning
leave Abbeyill $50 P. NJ For add
tional particulars apply to local a
gent or to
c.. B. Ellis. D. p. F. A.
New Iberia, La
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06
BEST ATTENTION aIvF1

A key ring with ''s =.
ed to a tag with nons
E. F. was found % =
East of the City las' s.,
are now in the p0s
Willie Laughlin
over property upon
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-07-06

- Birds and Nature on sale at
Millard's News Depot.
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PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION
VIA
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Double ea,ly rsisc TO Buffalo,
and through sleeping cars between
New Orleans and Buffalo VIA Gin.
cinnat, without change. Finest and
fastest trains in the South between
New Orleans, Cincinnati Northern
and Eastern points.
For rates and particular; call up
90 q. 4 o.. Agents, o. address,
3. VI Bouy q. a..