Smyrna times., 1902-10-01
CHESWOLD.
Tomato Crop Nearing the End-Preva-
lence of Hog Cholera Stirs Our Farmers.
Local Doings and Personal Mention.

pecial Correspondence to the TIMES.
CHEswoLD, Sept. 29:-The tomato
crop of this year memorable in many
ways is nearing its end. 1t is most
likely from it's lessons the contract
system is doomed. If men mean what
they say the Gamer as we'll as the
grower will next year resort simply to
the open market, in which case the
grower may expect the prices will be
gagged according to the demand and
condition in which they may be offered
on the market. As the producer,
buyer or Gamer all feel they have in
terests to serve and risks to run, the
new system will afford an all round
chance for ''bucking," as it is termed,
and with large production next year
which is likely to happen from the
experience of the two past years there
will be interesting times.
The continuous rains has backened
farmers with their work in which they
were full handed and scarce of help.
They say there is no implement now
so much needed as perfect corn har-
vester. The present harvester is high
in price, yet so unsatisfactory in their
working only few are in use in this
locality. Our farmers generally speak
of this year good in results but a
''stinger" for hard work.
There is some stir here concerning
the hog cholera. Mrs. Jennie Gar
rison, between Cheswold and Bren-
ford, has lost eight of the larger size
with it, four more are under treat
ment as also some small pigs. We hear
of some who were raising pork for the
market as well as themselves are dis
posing of it as rapidly as possible.
We hear it rumored Daniel NJ. Cloud
has sold or is about ready to sell his
farm located at Bishops Corner. Mr..
and Mrs. Clouds are old and much
esteemed residents of more than 80
years at his homestead. 1t is not
given out what course Mr.. and Mrs.
Clouds will take in event of sale.
John. H. Morgan has enlarged his
farm by the purchase of 19 acres of
the Wilson l.. Cannon tract adjoining
him at $4,000 per acre as reported.
Samuel Loatman of Bombay Hook
has rented the Lewis d. Learned farm
at ''Moore's Corner"
Sacramental Services were held
at Cheswold church Sunday morning
when Pastor Roe preached short SER
mon in harmony with the occasion.
In the evening he preached short
sermon also that seemed a gem of
theological thought from the text: ''I
shall be satisfied when I awake with
thy likeness. The Epworth League
services with Miss Hettie Arnold as
leader was also unusually interesting
embracing a good talk by the leader
on the topic, three most appropriately
selected poems read by young ladies
a few short prayers and full choir of
young people.
The Ushers' Union for Cheswold
Church has appointed the following
collectors and ushers for October.
Morning collectors, Messrs. Denney
Moore and Ralph Savin; morning ush
ers, Messrs. James Roe and George
g. Anderson; evening collectors and
ushers, Messrs. Clifford Anderson and
Harry Williams.
Miss Arnold, principal, has organ.
lied literary society in our public
school.
PersOnal.-Mrs. G. Boggs has return.
ed from a four weeks delightful visit
with Mrs. DIR. II. V. S. Stout ant
brother Leonard Hardcastle, JERSEY
City, also with Mrs. W. F. Collins in
Brooklyn, during which she took il
the Hudson River scenery and many
points of interest. Miss Lille Bishor
has spent few days with her sistei
Mrs. Lewis Learned, Wyoming. Mr.
Edgar Boggs spent Saturday IN Mid
, dletown. Mr.. Donovan of Atlanti,
City has joined Mrs. Donovan on
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Unruh.-
Miss Millie Barton of Philadelphia i
: teaching our colored school near Ches
, void and is much encouraged with
large attendance of pupils. Mr.. W
] L. Sapp and the Misses Bertha an,
: Annie Sapp near Cheswold are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Thompson
Elmer, N. J.
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