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Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

home on their mid-year vacation,
short respite between the closing of
one and the beginning of another term.
Mr.. Stockly is one of the graduating
class this year.
Mrs. Mary E. Voshell in visiting in
Townsend.
Miss Annie Holt of New Castle
county and Mr.. Gilbert Pratt of
Smyrna, were married at st. Peters
Rectory by Rev. NJ. L. Poffenberger
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. W. G.. Hill and son, are visit
ing friends in Baltimore and Washing
ton.
Miss NJ. Edith Beck has returned
from a four weeks visit to Philadel-
phia.
Joseph NJ. Reynolds and ex-Post-
master Thomas Jefferson, Union Re-
publicans, are agitating their candidacy
for the Smyrna Post Office as success
sOr to Postmaster Thomas b. Megear,
Regular Republican The term of the
latter does not expire until next Feb
ruary.
Miss Mary A. Brown, daughter of
the late Abraham and Rebecca Brown,
formerly of this vicinity, died in Phila-
delphia on the 2Sth ult., of pneumonia,
aged 81 years. Interment was Mon
day at Friendship church, Thorough
fare Neck, Rev. G. L. Hardesty offici-
ating.
The Philadelphia Record of yester-
day contains an account of the death
of DIR. Alfred S. Spearman of Milwaukee
at st. Joseph's Hospital in that city,
aged SO year. He was the son of ST.
mon Spearman, a well-known citizen
of Smyrna sixty and seventy years
ago, bright and smart, and probably
the first man to engage in the culture
of peaches in this locality. The de-
ceased went West after receiving his
medical education, but never married.
His only sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ian
caster, lives at Rock Hall, Md. 1t
might be supposed his remains would
be brought to Smyrna to be buried
with his parents, but instead they were
taken to Appleton, Wis.
Mrs. Robert Patterson and daughter
Caroline are visiting Rev. and Mrs.
j. l.. Estlin.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL,
People Who Come and Go
y and their Social Doings.

Mrs. Kate E. Smithers and Mrs. J.
Z. :. Price attended the Kent County
W. @. I. U. Convention at Cheswold
yesterday. The annual County Con-
vention will be held at Cheswold on
April 10th.
n. F. Wilds of Washington, spent
yesterday and Monday in Smyrna.
Peter Q. Robinson and family. who
moved to Philadelphia month ago,
have returned to Smyrna.
Rev. M. L. Poffenberger and family
left Monday for Newark and took pos
session of the rectory of St. Thomas
Church, which was in readiness for
them. The good people of st. Thomas
had learned of the loss Rev. Poffen-
berger has sustained of his household
goods and library in the storage fire at
Washington, d. c., recently, and
mindful of this, they have been busy
since the call, gathering furniture, &C.,
to make the rectory comfortable.
When Rev. Poffenberger and his fam
entered their new home Monday, they
found a "welcome home" with an air
of coziness everywhere, the cellar sup
piled with coal and the larder well
stocked.
Invitations have been received by a
number of Smyrna citizens to the
Easter Dance to be given at Middle
town Friday night week, the 18th inst,
at the Opera House.
Supt. w. J. Shearer of Elizabeth,
n. j., formerly of this town, is having
constructed one of the handsomest
residences in that city. 1t is of colo
NAL style, large rooms, front and side
porches, plate glass windows, and is to
be provided with all the latest improve
ments. Mr.. and Mrs. Shearer expect
to get in their new home on or about
May the first.
Mrs. W. d. LeFevre was called to
Lancaster, Pa, on Saturday, by the
illness of her father, Mr.. Howell.
Miss Mary Anthony has returned
from an extended visit to Wilmington,
Chester and Philadelphia.
Miss Margaret Salisbury of Will
mingtOn, and Mr.. w. S. Diehl OF
Philadelphia, were guests in Smyrna
over Sunday.
Miss Katherine W. Beckett spent
Sunday, guest of her sister, Miss Nar
Beckett of Wyoming.
Mrs. James r. FARRELL and Miss
Adah, are spending the week at Eas
ton, Md.
Miss Dora G. Wilds is being enter
tanned at belmont Hail., by Mrs. G
f. PetersOn-Speakman
Miss Bernice Metten of Middletown
is visiting Mrs. W. f. Dunn.
Mrs. John L. Truax and son Law
renee, Cambridge, Md, are visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ
| Stevenson.
Messrs. A. Lee Clifton, Cummin'
Speakman and Charles Stockly are
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
How 1t is Done.

The first object in life with the
American people is to ''get rich"; the
second, how to regain good health.
The first can be obtained by energy,
honesty and saving; the second, (gOod
health) by using Green's August
Flower. Should you be despOndent
sufferer from any of the effects of
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Appendi-
citis, Indigestion, cts such as Sick
Headache, Palpitation of the Heart,
Sour Stomach, Habitual Costiveness,
Dizziness of the Head, Nervous Pros
tratiOn, Low Spirits, ETC., you need not
suffer another day. Two doses of the
well known August Flower will relieve
you at once. Go to Benton n. Vel
don, druggist, Successor to Jas. P.
Hoffecker), and get a sample bottle
free. Regular size, rs cts. Get Green's
Prize Almanac.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The description of small pox in Sea-
ford an the second page, written by
DIR. Dawson, was intended for last
weeks issue but missed as is so often
the case. 1t is gratifying to know that
the scourge is almost stamped out, and
note this week from DIR. Dawson
says that the schools, churches, &c,
have opened again.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Easter Flowers never looked prettier
tnau they do at Anthony's Green
house this year and to see them in
wealth of blooms is an interesting
sight. MIR. Anthony offers special in
uucements this year and our citizens
should take advantage of the opport-
unity while it lasts.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Chief of Police George H. Davis ar
rested his first man Monday night.
William Hutt colored was disorderlv
Saturday night and Chief Davis and
Officer Turner tried to arrest him
but he got away even after several pis-
tol shots were fired to bring him to time.
Chief Davis spotted" his man Mon
day evening and Alderman Grow i'm
posed the fine.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Come out and enjoy laugh at the
dilemmas in "Mr. Bob" next Monday
night April 9Th at the Opera House.
Some good music and tableaux are also
in store for you. Tickets for sale by
Committee and at Mr.. Weldon's drug
store Chart will be out Thursday
morning. General admission 25cts.
Club ticket will admit members. An
additional 1Octs will be charged for
reserving all seat Music by Watkins
Orchestra.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Casper Miller, known to every one
IN Dover and esteemed by all who
Knew him, died Tuesday of last week
al the Hahneman Hospital Philadel-
phia.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The Kent county, Maryland, tomato
acreage for packing purposes will be
the smallest for a number of years.
The Robinson failure will lessen the
acreage by from 300 to 500 acres, while
the other packer are contracting for
decreased quantities. The price in
every case is So per ton.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Next Friday is an important day in
the calendar of the week-Good Fri
day-the day that commemorated the
cruciixiOn of Christ. Rev. V. S. Col
Inns says it has always been his custom
to observe these anniversaries of the
Christian Church, cOmmemorating as
they do great facts in history, and will
preach sermon OH Friday at the NJ.
E. church to which those who are like
minded are invited.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Do not leave home on a journey
,v;thont bottle of Chamberlain's IS
CoI;c Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy;
Eo r. - Almost certain to be needed and
cannot 81 be procured while you are on
GanrI In.rJ tbe cars or steamshis: 1t is
pv Clifton 4 Raymond, druggist
smyrna, and 7. L. Mason druggist
CLAYTON.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

In delicacy and flavor herring roe
at this season of the year, is cOnside-
red by epicures superior to shad roe.
The roe from two of Newnam's her
ring will make an ample breakfast for
the best appetite. Bread and butter,
and hot cakes are not needed where
one has saltwater herring roe for
breakfast. A cup of coffee goes pro-
perly along with it and nothing else
is needed. -EdstOn Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03


/ Now the early bird takes
his pick of our new Spring
Suits, Hats and Neckwear-
swell as can be-just landed.
They're all good-there's
some satisfaction in picking
from our starting assortment.
The styles-they're "simply
all right t''---wouldn't be here
if they were not.
You can be suited---try it.
EDW. G.. WALLS,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Smyrna Steam Laundry, Calvin
BOggs proprietor is now open and
ready for business. Some work was
shown yesterday and pronounced by
one of our leading business men to be
the finest he had seen lately. Pat
ronize this excellent home industry.
Prices low; finish domestic or high
gloss; and goods called for and de-
livered. Wagon will collect on Monday
Wednesday and Saturday. See ad-
vertisement.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The funeral of Miss Carrie b. Ford,
dauobter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ford. of Dover Monday week was
largely attended. Services were held
in Christ p. E. Church Rev. George
NJ. Bond officiating.
A large delegation of public school
children of which she was pupil at
tended the funeral. The deceased
was communicate member of Christ
Cbnrch and the Sunday school and
parish societies.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

This is the moving week with the
preachers. Rev. NJ L. Poffenberger
who has been rector at ST. Peters for
the past six months, left Monday with
the general regret of St. Peters parish
for Newark, where he has accepted a
rectOrship. Rev. G. A. Hill and fam
lily, held in high esteem in Smyrna,
left for their new home in Salisbury
to-day, and will be followed by Rev.
Vaughn S. Collins and family, who
will be cordially received by the con-
gregation of Asbury.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

1t may not be generally known that
the Legislature repealed that section
Of the Adams tax law requiring the
lender Of money on mortgages to make
affidavit before an attorney or notary,
that he did not compel the borrower to
pay the investment tax provided by tine
law
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

L take this method of expressing my
thanks to the kind gentleman and
and friends who so nobly interested
and exerted themselves 70 save my
horses from the fire on Sunday last
and also the fire company for their
prOmptness in extinguishing the flames
on the property.
GEO. w. TILGHMAN.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The Hernheimer building, corner
Of Main and Commerce streets, where
Jonas Levy has clothing and Gents
furnishing store is fitted up for one
oi our live places of business. He ad-
vsrtises his stock of goods and wants
The people to come and see for them
selves.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

j. Wesley Jones broke all previous
records of shipment yesterday when
he sent to Philadelphia market on the
Steamer G.. F. Brady 70 crates. Con-
tanning 2l6O dozen eggs.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

For SALE 900 bushels Western
grown clover seed; 1000 bushels OF
Olack COW peas; 500 bushels whippOrwill
60" peas; 800 Soga beans; 1900 bush
els Of seed potatoes; 500 bushels OF
glmson clover seed. ), f. HOLLAND,
Milford, Del
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

~, ,ae people of Georgetown are de-
SUED that the NJ. f. Conference re-
NJ Lued the Rev. Adam Stengle to this
Da, Ne Mr.. Stengle has hold on his
,o s'"e that will last as long as he cares
/, Sy with them. The worst that can
'aid OF him is that be wears we'll.
'''ser Journal.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

gentleman who has travelled over
the road says the field of wheat of Wal
ter O. Hoffecker near town, is the best
he saw on the road between Delaware
City and Lewes.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

1ohn p. Hudson has a quarter OF
I'llion of irst-class bricks for sale,
'''o twenty thousand of fine selected
p,ing bricks, and a number Of red
Guar gate posts and lumber Of all
',pds, lime hair and building materials
"a al kinds at the very lowest prices.
val and get prices.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-65O, 925 A. NJ, S.2O, 500
Pm
Going South.-9.OO A. M, and 5.OOP.M.
For Clayton aud ID. x G. Roads. 10 A. M.
and 320 p. NJ.
For Chestertown-S.1 A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Is Photos for Is cents, at Naramore
all this month.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Daffodils are in bloom.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Come and see the Easter flowers at
Anthony's Greenhouse.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The Jerman Chapel Sunday School
is preparing for observing Easter, Sun
day evening.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, April 3, 1901
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.
NORTH: 715, s.4S, 9.51, A. NJ, 9.41, 5.21, p. NJ.
SourH: 9.24. 11.57, A. NJ, 4.12, 5.44, s.O6P.M
Closing of Mails.
Going North.-6.5O, 9.25 A. NJ, s.2O, 500
Going South.-9.OO A. NJ, and 5.OOP.M
For Clayton aud ID. Il G. Roadside A. M.
and 3. 20 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-S.1 10 A. NJ
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Short Items Of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
We are selling carriage robes at cost
E. G. FAIRIES.
Daffodils are in bloom.
Is Photos for Is cents, at Naramore
all this month.
Come and see the Easter flowers at
Anthonys Greenhouse.
The Jerman Chapel Sunday SchooI
is preparing for observing Easter, Sun
day evening.
Carnations and Sweet Peas at Antho.
ny's Greenhouse.
Mr.. Boyd was up yesterday from
Woodland Beach with As beautiful
shad the first that have been caught
of Bombay Hook.
A. E. Fowler has just opened fine
lot OF russet oranges and Baldwin ap-
pies. Cakes galore.
We will print in our next issue the
bill in reference to Free Public Lib
raries which passed the last session of
the Legislature.
Easter Lilies at Anthony's Green
house.
The missionary collection Sunday in
the Asbury NJ. E. Sunday School was
Sl3 40. This was an increase over the
corresponding collection of a year ago
Of 50. 30. The attendance was 2O7
Gala Lilies at AnthOny's Green
house.
Thomas Mccoy, with A. c. Yates &
Co., 18th and Chestnut street Philadel-
phia, announces in an advertisement
G that he is ready to serve you with the
celebrated yates made Clothing"
Dutch and Roman Kyacinths at An
thony's Greenhouse.
J. W. Tucker makes a special spring
announcement to the public in this
issue. If you are in the market for
clothing and gents furnishing goods,
YOU should read his advertisement and
note what it says.
Tomatoes and Cucumbers at Antho-
ny's Greenhouse.
gentleman who has travelled over
the road says the field of wheat of Wal
ter o. Hoffecker near town, is the best
be saw on the road between Delaware
City and Lewes.
Il J. Wesley Jones broke all previous
records of shipment yesterday when
he sent to Philadelphia market on the
Steamer G.. f. Brady 70 crates. Con-
tanning 2l6O dozen eggs.
4 1t may not be generally known that
the Legislature repealed that section
Of the Adams tax law requiring the
lender Of money on mortgages to make
affidavit before an attorney or notary,
that he did not compel the borrower tc
pay the investment tax provided by tine
law.
The Hernheimer building, corner
Of Main and Commerce streets, where
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Tomatoes and Cucumbers at Antho-
ny's Greenhouse.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Thomas Mccoy, with A. c. Yates &
Co., 18th and Chestnut street Philadel-
phia, announces in an advertisement
That he is ready to serve you with the
celebrated ''Yates-made Clothing"
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

We are selling carriage robes at cost
E. G. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

J, W. Tucker makes a special spring
announcement to the public in this
issue. If you are in the market for
clothing and gents furnishing goods,
you should read his advertisement and
note what it says.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Carnations and Sweet Peas at Antho-
nys Greenhouse.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

ON IIt4N4A DIN-A-NOIl ItAINO.
North 7.15, S.43, 9.51, A. NJ, 3.41, 5.21, p. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Dutch and Roman Kyacinths at An
thony's Greenhouse.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Mr. Boyd was up yesterday from
Woodland Beach with As beautiful
shad the first that have been caught
of Bombay Hook.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Gala Lilies at Anthony's Green
house.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

A. E. Fowler has just opened a fine
lot OF russell oranges and Baldwin ap-
pies. Cakes galore.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The missionary collection Sunday in
the Asbury NJ. E. Sunday School was
Sl3.4O. This was an increase over the
corresponding collection of year ago
Of 50. 30. The attendance was 2O7.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

We will print in our next issue the
bill in reference to Free Public Lib
raries which passed the last session of
the Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Easter Lilies at Anthony's Green
house.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-17
HIT WRONG MAN
international Trouble Nay Arise
Over sentinel Dong His Duty.

international Trouble Nay Arise
Over sentinel Dong His Duty.
Washington. July 15.-The last mail
from the east has brought q detailed
newspaper account of the shooting ARRAY
al Pel1in which has resulted in a German
claim against the United States. The
account. which appears in q Japanese
newspaper, states that an American SEN
try had been posted at the western ex-
tremity of Legion street, close to where
the American legation is building. That
portion of Legion street was being newly
macadamized and rolled. a barricade
had been put up and Major Robertson
had posted a sentry on the spot to warn
persons not to ride over the newly made
road, pedestrians only being allowed TO
traverse it. 4 German officer riding
along knocked down both the sentry and
the barricade and galolped across the
forbidden route. The sentry scrambled
TO his feet and sent a shot after the
officer, but missed and the bullet lodged
IN the leg 0 IA German sentry standing
on duty half way down the street. The
newspaper states that the American was
sentenced to one months imprisonment
and fined one month pay, presume
bly, for hitting the wrong man.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-17
Days GRAIN AHRKEI
Sharp Rally Occurs in Grain
Markets.
WHEAT CLOSED 1c HIGHER
Corn and 0at Markets Closed
Higher
WHEAT CLOSED 1c HIGHER

Chicago, July ia belief that no
marked relief had come to the crop situa-
ton caused sharp rally IN the grain
markets today, and September wheat
closed 1c, September corn 11gq1I4c, and
September oats %q7sc higher. Provisions
closed 5 to 10c lower
The al potent factor in wheat today, al
though at the opening weak cables Joined
with reports of better weather IN the
northwest. were influential in considerab bic
liquidation of wheat, September opening
1sQA to AqMc lower, at 66G6%c Ag-
gressive local support and reports that
New York stock exchange traders were
buying Stemmed the tide almost immedi-
ately. During the rest Of the day reports
were received showing that the situation
IN the spring wheat territory is practi-
cally unchanged. Some claimed consider
able damage in South Dakota. The Of
fetal weather forecast gave slight prom
Use OF better conditions. Commission
houses sold with considerable lberality
on small bulgeS, but the market easily
handled all offerings and September
steadily advanced to 67s4c The close
was firm, &c higher at 671zl675sc. Elk
porters reported q loads taken. SeabcaTd
clearanceS in wheat and -four were equal
to 10000 bushels, while primary receipts
were $4,000 bushels, compared with ~, =
900 year ago. Local receipts ere $50
cars, 222 of contract grade. Minneapolis
and Duluth reported go cars, against 1913
last week and z03 q year ago. Brad
streets report Of the worlds visible
showed a decrease of &4O0,0o0 bushels
There was q heavy trade in corn. Seat
tered reports OF rain, the appearance Of
clouds, or Of cooler weather. resulted in
rush Of sales at the start, Septem her
opening g to Csc lower at $3.50 NJ
merous other reports showing that con-
siderable damage had been done already
and that climatic conditions generally
were still against even an ordinary crop
Of corn, and the heavy run of hogs, indi-
eating a fear among farmers that they
would be unable TO feed their swine,
caused a rally to s4650zsc, and the close
was strong, 1isq1Ac higher, at 5015Gl5e5sc.
Receipts were 59S cars.
Oats were moderately active and dis
played q firmness independent Of the
strength developed In corn. Local shorts
covered and buying for the country &C
count continued, hot weather being the
chief influence. Receipts were 164 cars.
September sold between 3054 and 31s4c,
and closed s4e17sc higher. at 1850
Provisions were dull and heavy, owing
TO the heavy run of hogs and a drop in
prices at thu yards. Fluctuations were
narrow, closing prices being about as
they were at the opening. September
pork closed &c lower, at s14.10; Septem-
Der lard sc lower. at IS. IS, and September
ribs 10c depressed at $7.s5.
Estimated receipts tomorrow Wheat,
200 cars; corn. $50 cars; oats, 50 cars;
hogs, ?S,00O head
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-17
is CREATlNG SENSATION
senior Member or Bursted firm Tells
OF tarnnan.-. ller- fnr..

St Louis. SO, July IG-Scnsaronal
admissions have been made on the stand
by Samuel A. Gayiord. senior member
OF GAYLORD. Blessing & Co.. which failed
recently. Mr. Gaylord who IS one q the
eldest stockholders n The city admit
ted 1t the hearing before Bankruptcy
Referee Coles tEat the firm hed bean
practically insoivont. Tor two years ard
had been doing business On oshcr peoples
uoney-on funds secured from local GUS
toners Deals wherein no stock ever
changed hands being a meTe matter CT
bookkeeping. IN vhich tie firm never
forgot 70 charge VI cou1iSs3ons, mar
gins and Interest we're admitted By Cay
lord. who also told u the employment az
relatives names and q the use of en- in-
sane mans name in the accounts. 1t the
time Of the failure they were short we
co in bonds. face value aud ever son
shares Of stock in New YORK II vas adj
nitted by the witness that fne fzinro
was due % their own speculation ~
which they had hoped % win out and psF
their indebtedness. IS estimated % have
been something near 411o6. ~ % tie
missing collateral feft with ths firm bv
customers attached % pr0rn'saory ustes.
Nfr. Gaylord admitted thst al had been
hypothecatsd with banks as security Tor