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Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
CHESWOLD.
Strawberry Shipments Getting LiseIy.-3O,.
600 Young Shad PIlced In Leipslc Creek
Local and Personal.
Special Correspondence for the TIMES


Special Correspondence for the TIMES
CHEswoLD, June 4.:-Several car
loads of strawberries were shipped to
various points from Cheswold last
Monday. Our buyers paid from 5 to
Z cents per quart and there was a
lively rush about 10 o'clock near the
railroad depot. We Judge the Ches
void market was good from the fact
that there were wagon loads here from
other berry centres. Many growers
were free to announce the fact that
their crops will be from one-third to
one-half short and attribute the cause
to the great amount of unreasonable
weather this spring. It is further
stated some patches will be almost a
total failure.
The remains of Hannah Reeves, of
Philadelphia, were brought to Ches-
void last Friday and were met for bur
ial at Bethel by large circle of friends
and relatives from about Leipsic.
The United States Fish Commission
delivered three cans of young shad
for distribution in the Leipsic Greek
last Friday. There is said to be about
10000 all together.
Our w. G. T. U. made distributions
Of more than fifty buttonairs last Dec
grafton Day to gladden. the hearts of
old soldiers. The Union will meet
this week at the home of Mrs. Matilda
Anderson.
Mr.. James S. Boyles and Miss Mag
gle McLain, both of Smyrna were
married at the Cheswold parsonage
last Sunday by Rev. Robert Roe.
Cheswold Sunday School will hold
Children's Day exercises in the church
next Sunday evening. The public are
invited. Bethel will hold its Child.
ren's Day services next Sunday after.
noon.
Cheswold public schools closed last
Friday.
Pastor Roe preached last Sunday
morning and took part in the evening
with the Children's Day services al
Brenford and Rev. G. K. Illicb
filed his evening appointment. The
Cheswold Sunday School session re-
ceived added interest by an address by
@. l.. Miller and vocal solo by Mrs.
Rev. Robert Roe.
PersOnaI-Mrs. Edward Comoford. OF
Philadelphia, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelley, near Ches.
wold,-Mrs. Harry Grieves, Mrs. Wal.
ter Grieves and Miss Lizzie Grieves,
OF Smyrna, were guests of Mrs. J. H,
Bishop one day last Week.-Mrs. Lula
Boggs was the guest of Miss Fannie
Taylor Saturday and Sunday. Mrs
Mary Hardcastle and Mr.. Del Hard.
castle, of Philadelphia- are guests OF
Mrs. @. Boggs. Mrs. Mary Denney.
Of Clayton, spent the day Monday with
MRS. W. A. Carey. REX.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
Harness Dept.
BUCKEYE
CULTIVATORS.
Saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. J. Haviland,
of Armonk, N. Y, "but when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DIR. Cing's New Discovery. Our niece
who had consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful rem
edy and today she is perfectly well. "
Desperate throat and lung diseases
yield to DIR. Kings New Discovery as
to no other medicine on earth. Infal-
lible for Coughs and Colds. SOC and
$1.00 bottles guaranteed by Benton N.
Weldon, druggist Successor to Jas. P.
Hoffecker,) Smyrna, and T. Mason,
druggist, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
KENTON.
Strawberry Shipments at their Height
Children's Day at Blaekiston's-Local
and Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence TO the Times.
KENToN, June 5:-The cold rainy
period has been succeeded this week
by bright sunshiny summer weather
which all appreciate.
The month of roses has arrived and
the bushes are laden with the beauti-
full fragrant flowers. These with other
flowers of the season add much to the
beauty of our town.
Strawberries are at their height and
the boys of the town have proven
themselves experts at picking.
Children's Day was observed at
Blackiston's last Sunday afternoon
with good success. The program was
very entertaining, the church was pret-
tly trimmed and the collection good.
There were so many attended the SER
vices that the church could not ac-
comodate all and many had to remain
outside.
Central NJ. E. Church will hold her
Children's Day services next Sunday
afternoon.
DIR. Corkran preached a very help.
full sermon in Kenton M. E. Church
last Sunday evening. Several from
our town attended the Wesley Chorus
concert held at Silver Lake Park last
Thursday afternoon and evening and
report very enjoyable trip.
Our school closed on Friday after
noon with treat for the pupils of both
rooms. Miss Manning the principal
returned to her home in West Chester
Monday morning. Miss Downs the
assistant is a resident of the town.
We hope they will both return after
the vacation is ended.
Miss Mary Caulk spent few days
with Miss Ida Downs the past week.
There will be festival held on the
green at Blackiston church on Friday
and Saturday evenings June IA and 15
Proceeds for repairing the church.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
ON THURSDAY,
TIE 2CTH DAY OF JUNE. A. D. 1901,

ON THURSDAY,
THE 2CTH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1901,
at o'clock p NJ, the following described Real
Estate, to wit:
All those certain farms, plantations and par
cels of land lying together and constituting one
County of Kent and State of Delaware and de-
scribed as follows, to wit: All that part or Dor
tion of Bombay Hook Island which lies TO the
nth and southeast of the following lines, to
VIII: Beginning at a S axe on the bay shore a | t.
Tie below the small house lately occupied by
Gale Cleaver. said stake bears north seventeen
degrees west seventy-fuur and three.tenthS
perches from large fOrked black gum standing
on the bay little above high water mark;
thence from said stake south forty degrees and
nine minutes west five hundred and nine per-
cncs ana hall to the edge of Old Duck Creek
and containi Four Thousand Two Hundred
and Eighty Square Acres # Land more or less:
excepting nevertheless four hundred and sew
enty'Ilve acres ana eighty square perches thereof
conveyed by Henry n Wickersham and wife TO
Enoch Spruance by deed dated this seventeenth
day of n NJvember, A. d. 1865. and also the right
OF way over, through and aIcoss that part of
SAID Bombay Hook Island which lies north of
the above desc, ibed division line and extends
nortnward to the land of Eli Logan and Others
with free ingress. egress and regress through
over and across the same, and also the right to
use the landing on the bayShore near Gale Clea-
Vers house, with the right of way to and from
SAID landing There is also especially excepted
from said premises herein described a marcel Of
hve acres thereof and also fishing right or priy-
ilege and right of way granted and conveyed
unto Jacob GOsser by the deed of Lydia A w
RYE dated the twenty eighth dag of April A. d
1911. Being the same premises which John j.
Pyle and Kate II. B. his wife by deed bearing
date the twentieth day of September, A. D. lS9J
and intended to be forthwith recorded granted
and conveyed unto the said Edwin R. Cochran i'm
fee asin and by the said deed relation being
thereunt had will more full and at large ap-
pear. The improvements upon which are two
sets OF iarm buildings consisting of Two two story
dive ling houses and shed Kitchens attached
barns. stables. carriage houses and other out
buildings, also apple and peach orchards and
other small fruits. Together with all and singu.
lar the bu ldings, fixtures. waters. ways ease.
ments, Improvements privileges and appurte.
nances to the said lands and premises and &c
every OF Them belonging or in anywise apper.
| tanning and very part and parcel thereof
| Sc zed AID taken in execution as the property
Of EDWIN K. COCHRAN, and W i'll be sold by
FRANK REEDY, Sheriff.
SherffS Office, Dover Del, May o. 1901.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
Progressive Euchre at Kenton.

The Misses Bailey, of Kenton, delight
fully entertained few friends at their
beautiful home ON Tuesday evening.
in honor of Prof. M. Edward Noble, of
Denton, Md. Some excellent talent
was displayed by the Misses Downs,
and others, after which all engaged in
progressive euchre. Miss Eta Bailey
won the first prize and the BOBBY was
awarded to DIR. Frank Virden. A
dainty repast was served in the dining
room. Those present were Prof. Ed
ward M. Noble, Denton, Nd, DIR. Roy
F. Corley, Dover; DR.. Hirons Clifton,
Smyrna; Miss Ida NJ. Do WINS, Miss
Edith b. Downs, DIR. and Mrs. Frank
Virden, Miss Bertha Bailey, Miss Anna
Downs, Miss Ebbie Griffin, Miss Kate
S. Downs, Miss Eta Bailey, Mr..
Mason Bailey and Mr.. John Arthurs.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

PersOuaI.-I. N. Mills and family have
taken a cottage at Rehoboth for six
weeks.-Rev. Dexter Weeden, Mr.. E.
R. Sipple and Prof. William Ellis
have gone to Rehoboth and will repre-
sent Trinity church at the Diocean
Convention Mrs. Weeden who has
been making an extended visit to her
son, the Rev. Dexter Weeden, has
gone for visit to Atlantic City, N. J.
Mr.. George Denney and daughter
have returned from visit to Elkton,
Md.-Mrs. John Ellis is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. William Rawley at
Chester, Pa
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
ON SATURDAY,

THE 22ND DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1891,
at o'clock p. m the following described Real
Estate, to wit;
All that certain piece and parcel of land sit
uated in South Murderkill Hundred, County of
Kent and State of Delaware, adjoining lands of
William Needles lands now or late OF Alfred o.
Clifton. deceased, Nathaniel Harrington and
samuel d. Roe and contains Eight Acres OF
Land, be the same more or less the improve
ments upon which are two story dwelling
house with back building attached, stable car
Tiage-house and other small buildings. and is
part OF the same land which John A. Moore and
Martha A., his wife, conveyed to Luther Needles
oy deed bearing date the fourth day of Septem.
Der, A. ID. 1885, and reference is made 10 said
deed which is herewith to be recorded where il
VIII more fully and at large appear. And is the
same piece and parcel of land and premises con-
veyed Ia fee simple to the said Moulton Jacobs
oy the certain deed of Luther Needles and wife
date the thirtieth day of December. A. d. 1857
aud is recorded in the proper Office at Dover in
Deed Beeord Book Y, Vol. 6, Page BAL, reference
thereunto Will more fully and at large appear
seized and taken in execution as the property
OF MORTON JACOBS. SR., and will be sold by
s,, FRANK REEDY, Sheriff.
sherif's Office, Dover DEL, May 29, 1911
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

A severe sprain will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. Many cases have occurred
however in which a cure has been ef,
fected IN less than one week by applv-
ing Chamberlain Pain Balm. For
sale by Clifton & Raymond, Smvrna
and L. IL. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

W. F. Keith, of Smyrna, will open
an ice cream saloon in the room of the
Clement Block recently in tenure of
the postofice.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

The Maryland commissioners to the
Pan American Exposition are planning
to make Maryland Day at Buffalo,
July 10, an occasion for an outpour-
ing of people from this State.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
st Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies on old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

The Sewing Circle of Ewell NJ. P.
Church will hold its next meeting at
the home of Mrs. Keagy.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

Children's Day will be observed al
Ewell's NJ. P. Church June 16. An
elaborate program is being prepared.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

st. Paul NJ. E. Sunday School will
hold its "Children's Day" exercises on
Sunday evening the 10th inst. An in
teresting program will be arranged.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

Messrs. Daniel Isaacs, Harry Ben
nett and Edward Daniels, three youne
men of the lower part of New Castle
county, have enlisted in the United
States volunteer service and are now
located near Manila, Philippine Is
lands.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
Lewis Agricultural Depot-Deering ss:sF

w. HI. Redmile presided and the Rev.
A. N. Keigwin asked the blessing. A
tempting menu was served. When
cigars were lighted Mr.. Redmile read
letters of regret from Chief Justice G.
B. Lore, Superintendents w. N. Ban
nard and Il. Fl. Holiday, J. G.. Rog-
ers, L. W. Allibone, A. Kearney, John
G. Mahoney, Stephen d. Duncan and
John Ryan. Addresses were made by
Gov. Hum, the Hon. George Grey,
the Hon. George V. Massey, John
Biggs, Attorney General Ward and
Thomas G. Hawkins. Those present
in addition to the retired railroaders
were Governor HUM, Judge George
Grey, Attorney General Ward, John
Biggs, George V. Massey, S. G. Long,
A. G. Gray, J. Barkley, j. S. Elliott,
J. R. McGraw, J. G. Smith, George
Boberts, G. G. Mahoney, J. A. Hoffec-
ker, j. E. Hofecker, G. F. Denney,
J. Book, E. r. Sipple, W. H. Lodge,
S. S. Roberts, F. l.. Reynolds, H. F.
Smith, F. D. Strickland, W. A. Elem.
ing J. R. Donovan, W. S. Colpitts, T.
G. Metz, j. G. Longfellow. G. Q.
Clifton, L. D. lofts, W. H. Redmile,
J. F. Kaiser, G. Stewart, J. A. Melvin,
B. Murphy, Samuel Rogers, E. L..
Wilson, A. B. Conner, F. F. White,
D. S. Colpitts, W. S. Davis, G. NJ. D.
Hart, E. Fleming, F. Corliss, A. J.
Hyland, WIS. Reynolds, j.. W. Law
son, G. A. Cantwell, S. Casperson, J.
H. Price, E. DeHaven, G. G. Turner,
John Brear, T. B. Brison, J. L.
Smith, John Hates, R. McClintock,
J. Gilmore B. R. Fluharty, Jonothan
W. Aydon.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
PLANT HOUSE.

1t is 46 feet long and IA feet wide,
with terra Gotta hues, with chimney,
coal and wood CRATE and bricks; also a
lot of hot bed sash and flower pots,
1, p and 3-inch. Any one wishing to
engage in the business of growing
early plants of all kinds for
sale will find 1t to their interest to buy
this house, as will sell it for a rea-
sonable price if taken away before
spring. There is a brick foundation
under most of it. Will sell the whole
house. Apply to
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
|. n. T1ILLS.
SHERIFF's SALE.
CLAYTON, DEL.

SHERIFFS SALE
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas
to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale at
the front door of the Delaware House III the
Town OF Smyrna. Duck Creek Hundred Kent
County and State of Delaware,
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

At Ewell's NJ. P. Church next We'd
nesday night. prayer meeting at 8 p.
m.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

Rev. H. L. Schlincke, pastor of Ew-
ellis NJ. P. Church, will preach next
Sunday morning on ''The Life of JOS
eph" and in the evening on "Joy at
the Wedding"
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

Railroad Veterans Banqueted:-On Sat-
urday night at the Clayton House a
banquet was given by the officials and
subordinate officers of the p. w. &B.
Railroad Co. to the employees of she
Delaware division who have been re-
tired from active service by reason of
having reached the age limit. The
committee which arranged for the af-
fair was composed of E. r. Sipple, G.
Q. Clifton, W. H. Redmile. The oc-
casion was one of rare enjoyment to
those participating, and showed a de-
sire to honor those who have laid
aside the active duties after long and
honorable career. The guests included
John Mahoney, H. s. Marshall, J. G.
Morgan, A. Mcguire, J. H. BARLEY,
G. Evans, G. f. Sherburne, T. @.
Hawkins, J. Bacon and J. B. Conner.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
Sale.

am giving up the raising of
early Tomato, Egg, Pepper and
Cabbage Plants for sale, and will
sell nv
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOlngs
in and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05
SHERIFFS SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
By virtue Ofa writ of Venditioni Exponas
to me dire ted, will be exposed to Public Sale at
the front door of stewards Hotel in the town Of
FELTON,, South Murderkill Hundred, Kent County
and State of Delaware
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

DIR. J. Konrad Uhllg, the druggist
for Mason's Pharmacy, is giving val
uable assistance to the choir of Trim
ity Chnrch. He possesses a fine tenor
voice and the members of the choir are
looking forward to making music a
more important feature of the church.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

Mr.. B. Frank VanWinkle who was
reported last week as being placed on
1.-the run" of the Adams Express Com
pany between Philadelphia and Del
mar, has been put in charge of the
Clayton Office under Route Agent w.
H. Tunis. Having made himself IA
miliar with the duties of his Office, he
stands close to Mr.. Tunis, and will be
a valuable man.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

Gossip Concerning Railroad improvements
Various improvements are daily
being brought to light around the rail-
road headquarters here. The latest is
the purchase of ten new locomotives
for use on the Delaware Division.
Six of them are 110 ton freight mon
sters and the other four are 100 ton
passenger locomotives. At the pres
ent time this road has the largest
force of trackmen in its employe it has
ever had. Every morning there are
five work trains that leave here, two of
the crews working south of Clayton
and the other three workingi in north
ernly direction. The company has
set aside $4,000 this year for stone
ballast alone and are endeavoring to
doubletrack the road as much as pos
sible during the summer months.
Another passenger train on this road
is also contemplated in the near future.
On the branch roads improvements
are also being made. Especially so is
this the case on the line known as the
Baltimore & Delaware Bay railroad,
which is the latest acquisition to the
Delaware Railroad. The Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company, which controls
all these roads, has discontinued the
the Office of superintendeney on the
latter road and Col. E. P. Stacey, Of
Dover, who has held that position fo1
several years, ceased his duties last
evening. At present no other changes
are in sight, but it is proposed to dc
away with that depot and run the
trains from that railroad into the mair
depot here, and moving the old build
ing alongside the headquarters here
and making an Office building out o.
1t. This will greatly relieve the over
crowded condition of the present
building used for that purpose.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

in charge of CHARLES HAMILTON.
Will make any kind of HARNESS.
ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-05

The Armour Refrigerator Car Com
pany has bought a piece of land
below the P. W. & B. Car Shops to
erect an Ice plant 6OOx4O feet. The
main Office of the Delaware Division
will be stationed at Clayton and it is
the purpose Of the Armour Company
10 make its own ice and fill all cars in
use on the Delaware and branch roads.
1t will in all probability be an extern
sive enterprise. The land belonged
to Mr.. A. L. Hudson, Sr., of Smyrna
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
BOYS NARROW ESCAPE.
Thomas A. English, Seven Year Old Lad Sustains Serious Injuries in a
 Runaway Sunday Afternoon.

Thomas A. English, the seven year old son of John A. English, agent for the Singer Machine Company at this place was the central figure in a run away Sunday afternoon about four o'clock which attracted much atten- tion and created great excitement on Hazel street.
 The lad was in the machine wagon and was driving Mir. English's old horse, at the corner of Hazel and Sec ond when stone, thrown by another boy struck the horse, who began buck ing, kicking up and running. The dash board was soon gone and not very long afterwards, the boy himself took,a tumble in front of J. H. Me- Hugh's residence. Falling upon the shafts in front, he was thrown be- meath the wheels and run over by the vehicle.
 Though it was thought at first that his case might be hopeless, his injur- ies proved not so serious. Dr. l.. E. Willis, who made the examination, found that two of the upper ribs were broken near the breast bone. No in dications of internal injuries are ap- parent, though the body of the boy was badly bruised. He is resting we'll at his home at 600 Newport avenue.
 The horse was finally stopped in an alley back of Whittaker's, the shafts, forepart and one wheel of the wagon being broken.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
WEEDS HER EMPLOYER.

Dr. J. M. Jones is in receipt of let ter from former ward, Miss Fannie Cooper, announcing her marriage to MT. Snyder, a business man of Garth age, Missouri, and the owner of con- siderable property.
 Mrs. Snyder, nee Cooper, was born and raised in this county, being the daughter of George 0. Cooper. She was educated at Galloway College and afterwards completed business course at Louisville, Kentucky. Last May, she accepted position as stem ographer for MT. Snyder and on the 18th instant, the two were made happy in the marriage bond at the home of the bride's sister at Spring field, Mo.
 They are at present enjoying a brid- al tour in the east and visiting the Buffalo exposition.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
CLOVER CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. B. L. Maris on Thursday after noon received the Clover Club at her home on Walnut street, being assisted in receiving and dispensing the hos pitalities of the occasion by Misses Esther Neill, Lucy Brandenburg and Neal Phillips.
 A number of invited guests, Mes danes John Blanchard, c. H. Will mans and Josie Brandenburg and nearly all the club members were pre- sent, spending very pleasant after noon, which may be assigned to the gracious manner in which the hostess receives, making her guests feel com pletely at home.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
WANT CHEAP LIGHT.

A new electric light company has been organized in this city composed of most of the business men, to be known as the Peoples Electric Light Company, with capital stock of $2O,- 900, all of which has been taken. At meeting of the stockholders Tues day evening, H. H. Houghton was elected president, R. H. Meyer vice. president, c. B. Gregg secretary and J. B. Jones treasurer. Board of direc- tors, the officers with Marcus Berger, F. J. Smuck, E. 0. Stuck. The object of the organization is to furnish the city and people with cheaper and bet ter light.-Jonesboro Times.
 Newport has need of similar com pany of public spirited citizens, who are willing to join hands in the invest ment of a few thousands and be con- tent with reasonable dividends. So far as the service of the present com pany is concerned, it has been satis- factory to the city and patrons. But the rates are unreasonably high and far in excess of those charged in most cities of the size of Newport.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
SOUTHERN EXTENSION WORK

The graders on the s. M. & A. today commenced work throwing up the embankment for the Pocahontas ex- tension within the city limits. They are now working just south of the lot on which the ill-fated Clifford House stood.
 Only about two hundred yards will separate the s. M. & A. and Iron Mountain tracks on Fifth street, and in order to protect teams on the much travelled thoroughfare, watchmen will be neccessary.-Poplar Bluff Senti- nel.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
PARTY AT JACKSONPORT.

The home of H. H. Luckett at Jack sonport was the scene of a merry gathering of young people Friday night embracing about thirty couples and including several invited guests from this city.
 The party was given in honor of Miss Merle Mcclure of Little Rock and those present enjoyed thoroughly the games and conversation of the evening".
 Refreshments of fruits, ices and cake were served and the hostess, Mrs. Luckett, proved herself an ad- mirable entertainer.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-10-04
LOCAL COTTON RECEIPTS.

Though the cotton picking season was at least two weeks earlier this year than last by reason of the drouth, the cotton receipts at this market up to October first, compared with those of last year to that time show a short age of 227 bales. The total number of bales received last year to October 1st was 1643, while this years figures for the same period is 1416 bales.
 The Batesville Guard last week stat ed that this years receipts at that market were 227 bales against All last year, decline of 45 per cent while Newport receipts show decline of but 13 per cent from last year.
 Men who have travelled the county over and know well the cotton crop situation, say that the crop in this county will not vary far from B 1-3 per cent of full crop or about 60 per cent of last years.
 Following is table, showing the purchases made by the several firms buying at this market, the figures given being those of the receipts to October first: