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Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
PASSING OF THE TOOTHSOME SHAD.
Delaware River Shad are Rapidly Disappear
Ing With Every Year.

Ing With Every Year.
The shad fishing season in Della
ware river closed yesterday after an
uncessful season. No riverman seems
to be able to explain why shad are de-
serting the Delaware. By some it is
ascribed to the stocking of the rivers
of the country by the fish commission
with young shad, which is said to
operate in a general distribution of
adult shad in the streams throughout
the country, instead of being confined
to a comparatively few rivers as for
merly.
Five years ago the number of shad
in pounds caught by fishermen
amounted to $500, 500 for which was
received S145, ,s75. The following year
$3.50, 900 pounds were caught and the
sum received amounted to $131, ,O95.
Since then, the catch has decreased
until this year the catch was a trihe
over 1000, 900 pounds and the total
sum received will not foot up $50, 900.
New Castle fisherman landed in 1900
over 15O, 900 shad and last year about
$4,000, while this years catch will fall
below 40, 900.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
AN ESTATE OF s8s,OOo DISTRIBUTED.
Mrs Eliza Wilkinson of CentreviIle Lea, es an
Interesting Will to be Executed.

The will of Mrs. Eliza Wilkinson, of
Centreville, was admitted to probate in
the orphans court, Tuesday. The will
was made January !, 1897, and Charles
A. Bus-eed is executor. Tie esta.a,;e
valued at $50, 900. The will be, ueatbs
to her daughter, Molle G. Busteed.
the home in Centreville and 81. 900;
to the children of Maggie A. Mullikin
the sum of $3.50; in trust to the Meth
odist Church of Centreville. s.. 600. to
be invested and the income to be paid
annually to the PASTORS salary; inter
est on $1,000 to Georgia Meredith SO
long as she remains single; her grand
son, John Wilkinson Busted, $4,000
to be paid to him at the age of matur-
lty. All the residue Of her property
to Charles A. Busteed in trust for her
grandchildren-Ella Der. Perry. En-
ma NJ. Perry, Bessie Perry, John W
Perry, Fannie E. Perry Addie 1. Per
ry-to be paid by the said C. A. Bus
teed to the said children the sum Of
$4,000 each as they shall reach the age
of p years. A cod1cil to the will
dated September q, 1901, revokes the
gift of 81 900 to her daughter, MolHa
G. Busteed and bequeaths the amount
of 5000 to the lein thereof.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
TOWN CLOCK MOVEMENT
NEEDS MORE ENTHUSIASM
OPPORTUNITY TO PLACE IT INTHE TOWER
AT -FOUR CORNERS" is LIMITED.
Some Favor a Striking Clock That Can be
Heard Every Hour, all Over the Town
But Mr.. Phillips States his Objection.

Since the suggestion made in the
TINES last week to raise public sub
scription for a town clock to be placed
in the tower of Phillips new jewelry
store at the -Four Corners, there has
been much talk. While a large mai
Ority of our citizens would like to see
public time piece in the center of
the town, there seems to be a differ
ence of opinion as to the kind of clock
wanted. Some are in favor of large
time piece that will strike all hours of
the day and night. but there is objec-
tion to this and by none more than
from Mr.. H. Linwood Phillips, pro
prietOr of the store. His reasons for
Objecting is the continual annoyance
of the gong every hour. A striker loud
enough to be heard all over town,
would become a nuisance to the
whole neighbOrhoOd in the immediate
vicinity of the clock, especially during
the quiet hours of the night. Another
objection come from DIR. Hirons Cliff
ton, the dentist, who will occupy the
second story of the building, who
claims that it will be particularly an
nOying to his patients who may hap
pen to be of nervous temperament.
Notwithstanding this there still re-
mains division of sentiment. One
loyal supporter of town enterprises Of
fered to head the list 500. 90 but when
informed by Mr.. Phillips that he would
under no circumstances allow a striker
to be placed in the building, he withdrew
his offer. Mr.. Phillips says that
non-striking clock, good movement
with two and a half foot dial could be
placed in for $3.50 or $780, With such a
conspicuous position in the tower it
could be seen from any point on the
-Four Corners, the business center of the
town, and by passers-by going to and
from the POstoffice. He will agree to
allow the use of his building and will
obligate himself to keep helnstrument
regulated and wound. But short
time remains to make the decision.
The tower is to be sheathed with iron
in a short time, and if the public is
still desirous of having the clock plac-
ed in, Mr.. Phillips is ready and will
ing to change his plans accordingly.
Now is the time for our people to
decide. 1t may be long time before
a suitable public place like the corner
building is offered again. Many,
however, possibly a majority of our
citizens want striker and are willing
that it should be on the Town Hall and
have it right, than to have a private
place to control it. A striking clock
seems to be most popular.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program Of Friday Afternoon as Reported by
Miss Edith George the Correspondent.

The Literary Society of the Smyrna
High School, met Friday afternoon,
and after the minutes were read and
approved, the following program was
rendered:
Essay, Classical Studies" Lester Voss
Reading, "The Dumb Waiter Edythe George
Defamation, Trials of a Twin" VIM Kirby.
Essay, Things that Cost Much" Caroline RIGGS.
Reading, Mrs Gupstil Gets Ahead of Ire
Grip" Elizabeth Callins
Defamation, "In the Mining Town" Lillian
Speakman,
Essay, Locust Trees Edward Beck.
Defamation, The Rusty sword" NAV York.
The Journal Aswald Denney.
:, Debate, Resolved. that. "fhe support Of the
Needy Poor by the Government Should he I'm
perative.' lst aft IrmR Lewis 2nd afT. Norman
Taylor; lst. neg. Gertrude Bell, 2nd neg Julia
Weldon
The judges, Pearle Warner, Lester
Voss and Hensy Janney, decided in
favor Of the negative.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
DEATH OF CHARLES WARREN PARSONS.
Son and only Child of James II. and Alice
Scout Parsons Passed Away.

SCOUT PARSONS Passed Away.
Charles Warren Parsons, the only
son and child of James H. and Alice
Scout Parsons of Camden N. j., died
Wednesday last from a spell of twp
hold in the 21st year of his age. He
doubtless contracted the disease while
working on a tug-boat plying be-
tween Philadelphia and New York.
and had been sick about two weeks.
Young Parsons was born and raised in
the vicinity of Cheswold, where his
father was an active farmer. The lat
ter also lived for time near Brenford
and also near Smyrna Landing. The
deceased was a grandson of the
late Agustus Scout. When his parents
moved to Philadelphia about five wears
ago, young Parsons returned with
them. There is much sympathy for
the family in the loss of their only
child, just as he was entering the full
ness and vigor of young manhood.
The remains were brought to Smvrna
on Friday and inferred in Odd Fellows
Cemetary. Representatives of the
Lodge of Forresters, of which the de-
ceased was a member in good standing.
acted as pail bearers, and the Chap
lain of the lodge had charge of the
services.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
BAND OF HOPE ENTERTAINMENT.
An Evening With the Little Folks Promises to
be an Interesting Occasion Friday Night

Paren is and friends who are inter
ested in the doings of the little folks,
will find the coming Band of Hope
entertainment on Friday evening a
pleasant feature of the week. The
program, which is being rehearsed
with a great deal of care, will be rem
dered in the Smyrna Opera House.
Doors will be open at 7.15 O'Clock and
the entertainment will begin promptly
at 7.45. A nominal admission of 10
cents will be charged, no seats re-
served. Following is the program:
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
SOME RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES.
Iisrklas Property Near Downs Chapel Sold
to New York Party For $3.50.

Reeder & Son, real estate agents of
Dover. have sold the fifty acre farm of
Daniel Harkins, situated near Downs
Chapel, to J. G. Westcott, of New
York city, for 81, 1850. John NJ. Con-
ner has purchased of VIM. H. Cacy, a
farm near Massey's containing 1873
acres for 81, 900. This farm is a part
of "Delaney's Manor" and is on the
road from Massey's to Delaney's, ad-
joining the lands oflDr. E. G.. Clarke
and others. Marion deK. Smith trus-
tee, sold the houge in Millington oc-
cupied by MRS. Clough to Frank A.
Emory for S4(
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
Alexander FurIss' New Harness Shop.

Mr.. Alexander FAIRIES, who recently
resigned from the E. @. FAIRIES hard
ware store, has bought ont Luther
Broadway at the ]. d. wilds property
on Main street, and will open har-
ness shop there.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
DELAWARE POISONING CASES DISCUSSED
Death OF Hon. John B. Pennington, Father OF
BOtkin Yictims Will Not Aid Prisoner.

DVtNm 'lNtlhS VIII NOl ala Prisoner.
Since the death of ex-Congressman
John B. Bloomington, the question has
been raised as to It's effect upon the
retrial of Cordelia Botkin, which is to
be begun i'll California. Mr.. PenHing-
ton was the father Of Mrs. J. P. Dun
ming and Mrs. J. d. Deane, who were
killed by the poisoned candy. In tho
first trial he testified as to the recent
of the candy, and as to letters received
by Mrs. Dunning. Attorney General
Herbert H. Ward was asked last week
whether the death of Mr.. Pennington
would have any material effect on tho
case. In his opinion, it will not, as
he believes the testimony he gave can
be supplied by other witnesses.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
MASONS ELECT PULL SET Op OFFICERS.

Regular Communication Of Harmony Lodge A.
"A. N, Elect Officers For Ensuing Year.
AT a regular meeting Of Harmony
Lodge No. 1S, A. f. and A. NJ. held
on Thursday evening last, the follow.
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: W. NJ, Willard A. Fleming;
S. W., Robert H. Denney; J. ~,
James N. Lloyd; Secretary, Geo. M.
Stevenson; Treasurer, Henry S. An
thOny. After the election, the men,
bers repaired to Steyenson's ice cream
parlor, where repast of ice cream and
cake was served.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
Smyrna and Delaware Boy Railroad Seized.

Sheriff Reedy has seized the prop
erty of The Smyrna and Delaware Bay
Railroad, and will sell it in front of the
Delaware House on the 5th day Of
July. Advertisement in full on eighth
page.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-11
Columbia's $ Call

Pledge.
ChOrus-"Crusade Song"
Chorus-'Temperanee Boys and Girls"
Chorus The New Chivalry."
ChOrus-"SOme Glad Day p"
Chorus" Hurran For the Flag"
REGULATIONS by the Little Folks.
Solo Heavens Telephone" .......... Marie Sehl
RecitatiOn-"FOol Youngens" ................
- .............. ..............M Margaret Klementzer
"HurrRh For the Flag ,.... Four Bows
RecitatiOn-"The Sermon" .......... Edith GREY
Solo-'Save the boy" ...............M Mary johnson
Dialogue THE Minister'S Wife's ROnnet'
.................. Bessie Doughten Eta Reynolds
RecitatiOn-"June,' Pauline SipDie
Duett-"Raehel aud Reuben"
......,..............H Hilda Berry. Irving Briuton
Reetation-"GOod-Nig Night" .Chsriutte McFarlane
song....- Little Girls
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POOR OLD IRELAND.
Her Patriots are Imprisoned and De-
MED the Liberty of Speech.

MED the Liberty OF Speech
Suspension of the liberty of speech in
ireland and the imprisonment OF prom
inent Irishmen has served to contrib
ute new yigor to the Irish question.
Balfour refused to give the Irish mem
bers a single day in which to discuss the
condition of Ireland, but the prime mir
lister was considerably surprised and it
is said somewhat tanned by the stern
manner in which his action was resent
ed. The London correspondent OF the
Chicago Chronicle says that the scene
when John O'Donnell rushed across the
floor to Mr.. Balfour was one OF the
most exciting ever witnessed In the
house of commons. Had he laid hand
on Mr.. Balfour the ministerialists and
the Irishmen, who were furious and
shouting their loudest, inevitably would
have been at each others threats. Moth
ing could have prevented such melee
as has never been seen in the Austrian
diet. Mr.. O'Dounell told the Chronicle
correspondent that his object was to
force premier Balfour and Irish Secre-
tary Wyndham at all risks to hear him
denoupce their action in imprisoning
him when he spoke in Ireland and closur-
ing him when he spoke in parliament.
Every time he has tried to address his
own constituents in two years he has
been forcibly prevented by the police
and he AYERS that he has been brutally
maltreated. Already he has served J
months in prison under the coercion act
for public speech and now he is going in
for three months. In the latter case
tba roao;atra tas divided one OffepSe into
three parts, sentencing him month for
each, thus making him live. on bread
and water nine days and sleep. on a
plank bed the whole three months. Ii
they had given him three months
straight he would only have to eat bread
and water three days and sleep on
plank bed one month. Such measures
have exasperated the Irish.
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Price SOC Per Bottle.

wear with rs. Flowers and Moores-
Vile churches have been added 70
Bro. Walkers work.
The session of Pleasant Mt. congre-
cation has secured the services OF
Rev. John 7. Price of Gallatin, as
their pastor next year. The congre-
CATION is building a very handsome
parsonage so as to have Rev. Price
convenient to his wors. MIR. l.. j.
Stein of Unionville. is experimenting
tbe mechanical work of the parsonage
Rev. Price will preach at Pleasant
MIR the first Sunday in December.
Mr.. W. l. Mitchell of this place has
accepted a position with the machine
shops of Decatur. Alabama. and
moved there with his family TO make
that their future home.
Mrs. Marguerite Wright and Two
daughters, who have been visiting
in Texas the past year, returned home
last Thursday.
Mr.. Billie Patterson went to Nash
vile last Saturday to buy wheat for
the Fountain Creek Roller Mill
The second crop OF Irish potatoes
is very fine. Denton Bryant and
oliver Brothers made yield OF on
barrels per acre; they sold one Car
load to Cant Bros. of Columbia, at
81. 62115 per barrel.
Mr.. r. Il. Harris made a yield OF
40 barrels per acre.
Corn gathering is about over In
this community: the yield was about
a half crop on the up lands. The bot,
toms maze a very good yield OF .
barrels per acre.
MIR. Fl A. Wright and Oliver Bros.
are sowing large crops OF wheat
again this fall.
Your scribe had the misfortune OF
losing a very valuable milk COW
recently.
Mr.. J. B. Mcconnell lost nag last
week; cause OF death unknown.
It is with sadness / chronicle the
death of Mrs. May Ella White, wife
of George White, whose death occur.
red Sunday, Nov. 9, 1902. Deceased
was a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. }. L..
Crews. The cause of her death was
consumption. Mrs. White was a
member of Pleasant Mt. 9. T. Church.
She leaves to mourn their loss a hus-
band and two little children, two
brothers, father, mother and three
sisters and host of friends ana
relatives Interment at Pleasant MT.
cemetery. ,
With best wishes to the Herald, l
am the same hO6lN.
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Al finch last Thursday evening. The
moonlight drive to their lovely home,
the reception and games, were all DE,
lightfuL The dainty fruits served
would have made all complete
onr home. but the beautiful home
gown flowers used IN decorating the
rooms. gave a finishing touch that
was elegant. Many ferns and palms
and pots of the finest of chrysanthe-
NUNS were here and there. Finer.
larger chrysanthemums we never
saw. and Mrs. Farmer grew them all
herself. Any attempt to describe them
would be an injustice to her skill and
the beauty of the flowers.
The Cumberlands gave an oyster
supper at the school-house Friday night
and realized neat sum, to be used
in fencing in their pretty new church.
The first quarterly meeting OF Gull
leoka circuit will be held there
Saturday and Sunday by the new
Presiding Elder. Rev. John A. McFer-
rim.
Ouite a pleasant surprise to Rev. A.
p Walker. was the compliment be-
slowed upon him by the X. 2. Lodge
here They presented to him an ele-
of their love and esteem.
The ladies of the Methodist church
surprised their pastor and his wire on
Tuesday afternoon with donations 1or
their pantry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall, of Georgia,
arrived Friday to spend the winter
with their daughter, Mrs. ). b. Far
mer. -. ~,
Mr.. Mack Hlgdon has bought Mr..
Benson Evins' place, and Will move
his family there Christmas.
The pupils Of the Harris q Graham
school have completed their first exam : :
nation item weeks work being covered
The teachers are greatly pleased win
the Improvement over last year
reports. Mrs. W. 8. Evins has been
troubled with severe attack OF tonsi'
litis recently.
Joe Love writes OF a most painful
burn received on his arm last FRIDAY
in the chemical laboratory at Wander
bllt. The burn extends from the wrist
nearly to the shoulder. 1t will not
cause any permanent injury.
Irish potatoes are being dug. The
weld is good. Sixty-five cents a
bushel is the highest price offered
mere. but most of the farmers WILL
hold for better prices.
Mrs. Bette Wilkes returned Thurs
day from Nashville, where she has
been with her sister since the death OF
DIR. Rothrock. -,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Wilson, ST., will
move to the Orr place near Column ola,
this week. Mr.. J. j. Wilson, Jr. and
his family will remain here.
BARARRA.
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LATTA.

Latta. Nov. 8 Mrs. J. M. Stone is
able to be out after several days illness
Mrs. James Gregory and little daugh-
ter Mildred, were guests OF Sheriff ana
Mrs. Forgey at Columbia, last week.
Mr.. J. R. Mckee and family. OF MT.
Pleasant, are spending several weeks
with friends and relatives at this place.
Mr.. John Cooley and daughter, MISS
Emma, of Marshall county, are visit
ing friends in our midst.
Mrs. Haze Hood will spend next
week with her mother, Mrs. George
King, at Ben.
The farmers are all busy sowing
wheat and gathering corn.
Miss Nellie Hood Will 60 to Spring
Hill In few days to spend several
weeks with relatives. GEkANIUM.
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@1OO REWARD, 500.

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Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into blazing home, some
fireman lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death. Fancied security,
and death near. It's that way when
YOU neglect coughs and colds. Don't do
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sumption gives perfect protection a.
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spoonful stops a late cough, persistent
use the most stubborn. Harmless and
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bv w. P. Woodbridge. Price SOC and $lOo
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OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
wILLIAMsPoRT.

Williamsport. Nov. 11.-Elder
Samuel Pittman il conducting q meet
ing in the school-hou at this place.
His discOurses are excellent and en-
joyed by all
The young ladies OF the NJ. Z.
Church. are preparing to give an en-
tertainment on Thanksgiving night
for the benefit Of the parsonage.
They will have play, after which
refreshments will be served. Music
viii be rendered during the evening:
Admission.fes will be moderate. All
are invlted..to attend.
The many friends of Miss Fannie
Mai Garner here. are sorry TO learn
of her illness, and trust she may soon
be well again.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Harris visited
Mr.. and Mrs W. 4. Thomas of Sunny
side last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss jamie Porter visited homefolks
last Sunday.
We are sorry indeed to report Mrs.
Elizabeth Baker ana Miss Carolyn
Walker quite sick at this writing.
Mr.. Jones Bunch visited friends
here since our last.
Mr.. Volney Linck spent Saturday
night and SUNDAY with friends here.
Prof. White and wife of Cathey' 8
Creek, attended church here last sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Woodie visited
relatives at Santa Fe, last week.
Miss Lula Estes spent several days
last week with Miss Rachel Moore.
Mrs. ]. p. Choate visited her broth
er, DIR. w. X. Sheddan, last week.
Rev. j. A. Molloy and wife OF
South Columbia. are with his rather,
Rev. ]. G. Molloy, at this writing.
Messrs. Lem Plgg and Jones Klnzer
were in the Port last Sunday night.
We are glad to report Mrs Frank
Hull able to be out, after brief spell
of grippe.
Miss Irene McKennon of your city.
is with Mrs. j. f. Porter. at t
writing.
Mr.. Samuel Baker and daughter,
Miss Frances, spent several days this
week with friends here. :,
Mrs. Leon Sheddan and Master
Dorsett Harlan, of Fayetteville, nave
returned home, after a visit to ner
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. j. Dorsett.
Misses Laura Porter and Lettie Will
liams spent last week with MIS-.
Horace johnson.
Miss Ella johnson is with her sister,
Mrs. John Houser. this week.
Mrs. FL. V. Porter and Master John,
visited Mrs. Porter's parents, MI and
Mrs. Jno. B. Jones, at Little Lot,
since our last
We are glad indeed to report Mrs. q.
M. v. Kinzer some better at this
writing
Mr.. Joe Hines visited friends here
Sunday. ~.
Miss Annie Mai Ladd, who is attend
ing school at the Institute, spent from
Saturday until Monday with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Laid.
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