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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
THE SLED BOAT.
InEcptauS Combination Devised by
tEc Fire Island Life savers.

Ingenious Combination Devised by
the Fire Island Life savers.
The life savers attached Ia Uncle
SAINTS stations on Fire island cucoum-
tered great difficulties and dangers in
crossing the Great South hay 10 the
Long Island shore, either Ivy water
craft or irc craft Still, naturally
enough, they had a longing IL visit
family and friends when the great is.
land sea was chokcd with drift ice or
partly frozen over These ingenious
people long ago realized the needs of
Il vehicle capable of travelling on either
ice " water safely aud years ago they
launched the first scooter" Il boat con,
Structed IL travel ON both ice and in
water. II was u small boat, made fast
IL Il sled, which was pushed ON the ice
and rowed ON the water. This crude
mode Of travel, With the wind against
or across the boat, made the trip one Of
tremendous cNcrtton, In the course Of
time sail was tried, 1t first square
rugged and very small, hut it was used
only when the wind was fair. Then Il
special boat was built which was par
tally decked, and the sled was made
lighter until ut last the scooter of the
present day camc about, With nothing
left of the sled but the bottom of the
runners. shod with iron, or, better still
us experience has shown, with brass,
And So has developed the wonderful
scooter Of the Long Island lakes and
bays, 4 swift icchoat that will sail in
the water and from one element to the
other quickly without Il iar-ENchangc,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
A Nest.poeket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to
carry, easy to take, pleasant and new
er-failing in results are DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers. A vial Of these little
PILLS in the vest-pocket is a certain
guarantee against headache, bilious
ness, torpid liver and all of the ills
resulting from constipation. They
tonic and strengthen the liver. Sold
by Prideaux & Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
Foundry and Machine Shop.

Platteville Witness; The Platteville
Foundry and Machine works took off
their first blast yesterday The ma
chine shop has been in operation
about three weeks aud is we'll equipped
to turn out machinery in short order,
Everything about the plant is built
in u substantial manner, as If the
owners intended to do business from
the start.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
Lucky Hit MING.

Shullsburg Pick and Cad: work is
progressing finely at the Lucky Hit
mine near this city. Three shifts Of
men are now working in tho mine and
two compressed air drills are being
operated. The steam hoist is working
and large quantities of mill stuff are
being raised to the surface prepar-
atory to being milled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
Broke His Hin,

Platteville Witness: Mr., Glonn,
father OF w. II. Glenn, fell Tuesday
in front of the home OF Fred Kirkpat-
rick and broke his hip. The doctor
says he may not be able TO walk
again, as he is a man Of nearly
scventy-tour years Of age,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21

The beginning Of an international
misunderstanding or the continuation
of an old one is contained In this dia-
loguc from the Philadelphia Ledger:
you can always tell an English.
man." said the Briton proudly.
''Of course you can" replied the Yam.
kcc. but II doesn't do any good"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
Poet Riley on His Native Heath.

Several years ago James Whitcomb
Riley returned To his native town.
Greenfield, Ind, for the purpose Of Civ
ing reading the proceeds of which
were for some charitable purpose 1t
had been many years since he had Wis
tied the old town, and as the affair had
been well advertised people poured in
from all sections Of the county. Riley
arrived on an evening train The "old
band" was Mt the station TO meet him.
The poet was put in low neckcd car
rlugc with Il reception committee, and,
headed by the band, procession was
formed of citizens, and they paraded
the business streets. A very old man
leaned up against the Gymond House,
a hotel of Riley's day, and as the car
riage passed he squinted one eye and
out of the opposite corner of his mouth
said, 1--WE seen the time in this here
burg when they would have got a
brass band to git Jimmie Riley out Of
town" Leader.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
Wonderful Nerve

is displayed by many man enduring
pains Of accidental cuts, wounds,
bruises, burns, scalds, sore feet or
stiff Joints. But there is no need for
it. Buckleu's Arnica Salve will kill
the pain and cure the trouble, It's
the best salye on earth for piles, too.
Poe at PrideauX \ Bliss druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
For Sale-

A comfortable four room house
situated on the old fair grounds
good cistern and cellar, one acre Of
land, with fruit and shade trees. In
quire OF the Mineral Pcint Real
Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
Severely Injured,

Platteville News: Robert Monroe
and Ed. Clifton were severely injured
Saturday, while working on the large
iron bridge across the Big Platte, by
some of the heavy beams falling upon
them. Clifton required the attention
of a physician who took several
stitches to close the wound.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21

Have you indigestion. constipation.
headache, backaehe, kidney trouble.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you we'll. II it fails get your
money back. That's fair. Tea or
tablet form. b cents. ]. A. Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
Accurate Painters.

The famous Jintorctto. In a painting
Of the Israeitcs gathering mamma,
showed them armed with guns and a
Inter day NcapolItan artist has depict.
ed the holy family crossing the Nile, III
their flight into Egypt. In magniii-
Gently ornamentod barge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
rhr noctor.r E.pectation.

Friend lin glad 20 zee you 80 much
better. old man. Does the doctor ex-
pcct you TO be out soon5
Inyalid-WeIl, | think he expects me
soon to be out the amount Ct his bill.
lie sent II in today. Exchange.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
A Mcnn Dig.

Mrs. Bragg--1 gave quite nice little
luncheon the other day. Didn't Mrs.
Jenkins tell your
Mrs. Sly No.
Mrs. Bragg Strange! Why. she was
one OF my guests.
Mrs Sly-Ycs, she told me that.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
New Hotel for Madison

Madison is to have new $4,000
hotel on the west side. 1t will be
three stories in height and built Of
brick. The property is owned by
Ernest Triumph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
he How about her age?


Clerk want moro salary, SIR, be
cause am going 10 be married.
Employer But / don't believe In "un.
Ions" raising the price or labor. Puck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
NUMBER ON PAPER MONEY,
How 10 Ten without Seeing the Fig
urcs II II Is odd or Even.


urcS II II Is odd or Even.
III any one comes up 70 YOU and
wants to bet you that he can tell
whether the number Of any Of Uncle
Sans paper money is odd or even by
looking at that part of the hill ON which
the number docs not appear shun him
as YOU would the plague said guest
Mt the Hotel Mckay the other night.
"Why? What is the joker asked
another guest
"Only this" replied the first Il was
out this afternoon with Il number of
men with whom have business deal
ings. We ate lunch, and then one man
wanted to bet me that he could call
the even or odd on the number of any
bill had, the loser to pay for the
lunch. / took n bill from my pocket,
folded it SO that the number did not
show, and after he had looked at 1t he
said, Even
1T was even. soon aftcrward | got
stuck for the cigars the same way.
After had been done four or five times
they explained to me that all Of the
bills marked "A and C. were odd, while
those marked ID and ID were even.
1t cost about Sc to find it out, but
guess it was good investment ut that.
1t is the same on all bills. BE careful
when attempting to do the work not TO
take the series letter in front of the
number, but hunt for small letter on
the left hand side of the bill."-Duluth
Hprnll
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
.Ju.t TOO Late.

The world Is overloaded with people
who were just going to do something
when somebody else got In ahead Of
thou Milwautoa Sentinel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
The Great secret.

Towne--You say It's impossible for a
woman to keep secrctf
Browne Yes.
Towue How about her age?
Browne She doesn't keep that Sc.
cret. She merely tries to.--Philadcl.
phia Press
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21
S. S. L.anyon

is prepared to attend to orders for
repairing machinery OF all kinds
putting in new boiler aues, etc.
Work in his line will receive prompt
and careful attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-01-21

Trains arrive and depart as fol
lnyrSs
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
SMYRNA TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE OFFICERS
Election Held at an Enthusiastic Meeting and
Charles J. SudIer Made President.

An interesting and enthusiastic
meeting of the Smyrna Temperance
Alliance was held in Eagle Hall Thurs
day evening at which a large attend
ance was present. The annual elec-
ton of officers was the order of the
meeting and resulted as follows: Char
les j. Sudler, president, J. Frank
Webb, president; Baynard Fow-
Ter, secretary, and J. P. Burdette,
treasurer. With the exception of
Treasurer Burdette who was reelected
all the officers are new. President
Sudler succeeds Mr.. George M. Ste
venson who is strong temperance ad-
vocate and made good presiding Off
Ger. The meeting was addressed by
the Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., presi-
dent of the Delaware State Temper
ance Alliance, who showed much
earnest zeal and hope in the move
ment and predicted good results in the
coming campaign. He said in part
that those who do not come out at this
crucial tine and show their .colors are
not temperance men at all and needn't
waste their breath in the future trying
to make us believe that they are. He
said that this great question may split
the church yet and if it comes to that,
all right-better a church with one.
third of the present membership and
that third doing the right thing, than q
church with a big membership and
two-thirds of its members shaking
hands with the devil. Other members
made short speeches.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
SMYRNA SHIRT AND HOSIERY COMPANY.
Committee Of Citizens are Taking Subscrlp.
tlOns and Appeal For the Aid of Citizens.

The raising of $2ss to retain the
above named industry with us is but
a matter of time, but the work of the
committee would be much facilitated
if parties interested would decide on
the amounts they propose to give.
The members of the committee are
willing to devote time to this object,
but they do not feel that they should
have to call repeatedly when the mat
ter could be settled at one time. This
is purely a matter of local pride in re .
tanning an industry that we know
from past record is not only useful !,
but profitable to the business people
as we'll as to the employees, aud there
is hardly citizen who would not re-
gret to learn that the employees had
been obliged to move from town to
secure means of a livelihood that
Juld be assured them by the raising
of such small sum of money. Every
town is looking for development
through manufacturing industries, and
we have only too few now. 1t is to be
hoped that all who have this matter at
heart will come forward at once and
add their names to hslp those who
need help, and at the same time to
assist in building up this industry
that is known to have been of so
much good to all concerned. Do not
wait to be called on again but give in
at once the amount of your subscrip-
tiou to H. B. Grieves, S. J. Reynolds,
W. B. Megear or A. E. Jardine.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
CHURCH TO LOCK INTO PASTORS ACTS.
Stewards Of Asbury Church, Wilmington. to
Inquire of Or. Bakers Alleged Gambling.

Stewards of Asbury NJ. E. Church,
Wilmington, will call a meeting as
soon as Rev. G. s. Baker, pastor of
the church, returns from the general
conference in Los Angeles, to investi-
gate the charges made against him
for stock market dealings. 1t was
day or so following the expose of the
pastors dabbling in stocks that he left
for the west, and not wishing to con-
condemn him without a hearing the
matter has been left alone until his
return. When he returns the question
will be taken up. If he has been
guilty of the charge it is said that it
is more than likely that steps will be
taken to remove him as pastor. To do
this the trustees will have to prefer
charges against DIR. Baker to the pre-
siding elder. He in turn will appoint
a committee of ministers of Whining
ton to make an investigation. If the
charges are unfavorable to the minis
ter he will be removed from the pas
torate by the presiding elder, who
will have to fill the charge until the
next annual meeting of the Whining
ton Conference.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
BISHOP COLEMAN AT ST. PETERS CHURCH
Gives a Good Sermon Sunday Evening and
Confirms Two at Confirmation Service.

Gives a Good Sermon Sunday Evening and
Confirms Two at Confirmation Service.
st. Peters Church was well filled
Sunday evening to greet Bishop Cole
man who made his official visit to this
parish for Confirmation. He was
assisted at the evening service by the
Rev. G.. Gslerie Gilreath rector and
Rev. William H. Croft of Clayton, the
latter reading the evening prayer.
Bishop Coleman preached q strong
sermon from Joel end chapter and
2Sth verse: "Your old men shall dream
dreams, your young men shall see
Visions" He endeavored to show IN
his discourse, the reality of the pres
ence of God, especially in his church
and sacrements and spoke of Holy
Scripture as being the revelation of
God to man Notwithstanding there
were some who tried to dispute its
teaching. He became eloquent in
speaking of Heaven as a place and
pictured what a dreadful disapoint.
ment it would be if our dreams and
visions of heaven, of our loved ones
and our Lord Jesus Christ was not g
reality but only a condition. Aftel
the sermon he confirmed class of two
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
TWENTY-FIVE PRISONERS RELEASED.
Number Reduced to Forty at Dover jail
Expensive Session Of Court.

By order of the court, 90 prisoners
have been released from the Kent
County jail. The terms of some had
expired, and in the cases of the others
the grand jury had failed to indict.
This reduces the number of persons
confined in the institution to 40. The
expenses of the April term of the Kent
county courts, exclusive Of witness
fees, as figured by Clerk of the Peace
McCommons, were as follows: Grand
jury, $244.O4; petit jury, 81, 1923;
special jury, $647.72; court crier, $64;
bsiliffs, S21s.sO; pagne, 81; total,
SO, s71.S4. Including the witness fees.
it is estimated that the expenses will
total $4, 200.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
LENTEN BOX SENT DR.. JOHN 3. ORlG0s.
Interesting Meeting of the Junior Auxiliary
Of the Diocese Of Delaware.


At the afternoon session of the an
nual meeting of the Junior Auxiliary
of the Board of Missions of the Dio-
cese of Delaware on Saturday, inter-
esting reports were heard from all of
the secretaries. Mrs. Hall gave the
report of the Lenten united box. The
box was sent to DR.. John B. briggs,
M. D., at Point Hope, Alaska, brother
of Mrs. Mary E. Turner, near Smyrna,
and was valued at 1926. 1t contained
medical stores valued at $50 and many
other articles of usefulness. A num-
ber of articles were collected by the
Middletown board. Forty pounds of
candy securely packed in tin cans,
clothing, dolls, toys, work bags and
appurtenances. illustrated scrap books
of linen, cardboard pictures of the
life of Christ from His birth to His
ascension, soap and towels were
among the articles sent. The ami
versary address was made by the Rev.
Arthur S. Lloyd, of New York. The
full collections Of the junior depart
ment for the year amounted to about
$3.50. One of the special things for
which the junior branch works is the
Babies Hospital and Day Nursery at
No. 2O7 Washington street. They
have had several small banks placed
in stores around Wilmington and the
money realized from these amounted
to $87.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
A Runaway Bicy Gle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove,
Ill. 1t developed a stubborn ulcer
unyielding to doctors and remedies
for four years. Then Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve cured. It's just as good
for Burns, Scalds, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. 25c at Benton N. Weldon's
Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

The Smyrna Juniors will play the
Dover team at Jefferson's lot Satur-
day, May 21st. Last Saturday the
Smyrna Juniors went to Dover and
were defeated to the tune of to 4.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
ENTERTAINMENT AT SMYRNA OPERA HOUSE
VIII Be Given Under Auspices Of the Choir
Guild Thursday Evening, May 10th.

The Choir Guild of st. Peters
Church have arranged for a very de-
lightful entertainment on the evening
of Thursday, May the Goth, when Fred
High, the versatile wit, humorist,
ventriloquist, impersonator and dra-
matte entertainer, will be at the
Smyrna Opera Hyuse with his original
refined and popular monologue enter
tainments. Mrs. Nora Mae High, a
sweet singer and artistic vocalist. will
assist him. She possesses mezzo-
soprano voice and comes highly
recommended. Admissic 35 cents;
children 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

LET US CALL YOUR ATTENTION again to
the label on the TIMES which you are
receiving weekly. 1t is a good re-
minder when your subscription falls
due and when promptly attended 10
will not only ease your mind but Will
be appreciated by the publisher. Pay
up and get in advance and your sub
scription will not seem half as hard TO
pay as when you allow the years to
accumulate. Don't neglect the matter
but give it your early attention. The
label will keep you posted.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
Closlnx of Mails.

Going North.-6.55, $50 A. M. S.2O. 500
79O P. NJ.
Going South.-s.O5, 11.2O A. M. 4.2O,
7.30P. NJ.
Clayton, Del, sos A. M and 3.2OP.M,
Townsend and Centreville r. P. o. and
Clayton and Chestertown h, P. o. 6.55 AN.
and 9,20 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Telegraph lines down the peninsula
are coming to be known among tele-
graph men as summer time wires. "
In the winter there is comparatively
little telegraphic business down the
peninsula but when the fruit season
comes on it is necessary to employ
additional operators in order to take
care of the rush. The wires are then
kept busy but as soon as cool Gather
arrives there is another lull in busi-
ness.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

The meeting of the Womsn's Foreign
Missionary Society of the Asbury NJ.
E. Church will be held tomorrow
evening at the home of Mrs. John
Roberts, promptly at 8 o'clock. The
time of the meeting is changed to give
the members of the Society the oppor-
tunity to meet the Conference Secre-
tary Mrs. r. II. Mstlack of Whining
ton.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Leave your order for anything you
want done in the plumbing line new
or repair work, at William FAIRIES
Hardware and Stove Store:
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Reduced prices. No. peach trees
at $50 per 1000 and smaller trees at
less prices. Pear, plum and cherry
also. These trees will be kept dor
mant and in good planting condition
until after May 25th, if not sold
earlier.--R. s. Johnston, Stockley,
Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

There was a big drop in the tenn
perature last Sunday afternoon and in
the evening overcoats were out in
large numbers. Many people remem-
bered the prediction Of "a killing
FROST by Medals blind weather
prophet and wondered if it were COM
ing true. He prophesied that there
would be frost on the night of May
(Which would ruin fruit. Although
it was cold for this time of the year,
it is not thought there was any frost
and it is not likely that fruit was dam
aged.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Double the value of your young
roosters by having them caponized.
Address E. s. Jones, Middletown, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
The Best
and Cheapest Too.

Some one may say, "Oh, yes, know Walls is
very NICE store, and they keep nice Clothes, but,
how about their prices? Aren't they higher?
Why no not at all! You can buy at Walls just
as low you can buy Good Clothes anywhere!
Take an ordinary price for Spring Sut-or say
Seven and a-half, Ten, Twelve, Fifteen, Eighteen
Dollars
You can get a handsomer Suit with more style to
it, and better it--n a word,
More value for the money at Walls than
you can get anywhere else!
We have plenty of Suits, plenty of Spring Top
Coats, plenty of Rain Coats, and expect to have
plenty of business!
Come and see our new Spring Toggery
EDW. G. WALLS, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Charles Fl. Maull of Lewes, bank
president, who became famous in the
Legislature of 1899 by his victorious
fight for Higgins for Senator, has
Gubernatorial ambitions, and may, at
least, land the nomination for Lieu
tenant Governor.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Carr's ice cream parlor on Market
street will open on Saturday for the
season.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items o General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Food Store in the Cooper Building
every Saturday during the month of
May.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

DR.. R. A. Comegys, dentist, success
sor to DIR. johnson, HAZEL building,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

The will be a strawberry festival
held in st. Peters Chapel this evening
from to 10 o'clock under the auspices
OF the Church Aid and Rectory Soci
ETY.. Strawberries, Ice Cream, Cake
and Candies, for sale.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

High grade coal all sizes $3.50 per
ton for month of April. Cosgriff &
Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
TOWN TAXES.
Discount on 1904 Assessment.

Six per cent. discount allowed on all
Taxes received by me before June 1st,
1904. | will be found at the Alder.
mans Office on May 25th and 26th, be-
tween the hours of 8 a. M. and 12 M.
and 2 to 8 p. m.
EUGENE CROW, Collector.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

The Ushers Union of Bethel NJ. E.
Church will hold a festival on the
lawn of Mr.. Reuben Ford, near Bren-
ford, Tuesday evening, May gath. If
the weather is bad it will be held the
following evening.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Secretary of State Layton has noti-
fed the chairmen of the Democratic
and Republican county committees to
send to Governor HUM by June 1st
their lists of names for registrars and
assistant registrars, as required by
law.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

Blue Stone, Paris Green, No Bug.
Buy them at VIM. FAIRIES Hardware
and Stove Store.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

New early Plum Climax. Trees Sc
each, $500 per 100. w. T. Massey,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

G. s. Martin, successor to W. M.
Lewis is ready to interest the farmers.
He opened his place of business at the
old stand Monday morning. See ad-
vertisement
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH 7.15, $3.50, S.5S, A. M, S.45, 5.25, P. M.
SOUTH: $3.50. $50, 11.45, A. M, 4.46, s. 5.55, and
755P.M.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

The Kings Daughters will meet
Thursday evening at the home of Miss
Elizabeth Mcdowell, at z, o'clock.
SEC'Y.
If you want the best inks, fluids,
muciIage, paste, go to J. h. Cooper s
and get Carter's. Also pens, pencils,
paper, etc.
Smyrna times., 1904-05-18

The Smyrna Transportation and
Mfg Go. is stocking up with coal be-
cause it can be bought cheaper now.
Why not do likewise and buy for May
delivery at So. go per ton.