Smyrna times., 1931-09-09

pie down the peninsula have been
more fortunate this year than us
ual with their crops, and, the
further down the better. From Do
yer on down if the corn is not so
good as usual the crop is not de-
plorably bad, and the difference in
price will make up the loss in
bushels perhaps and may exceed it
with some. Down in the lower part
of the Peninsula, especially in Ac-
comac and Northampton counties,
Va, it is proving most profitable
year Rev. r. K. Stephenson, who
returned last week from visit to
Onancock, says their crops of
white and sweet potatoes (their
best paying products), have been
large and prices unusually good. A
man who realized $50 from an acre
of the former has a thrifty crop of
corn growing on the same ground.
The steamer Tangier was four
hours one day last week in loading
sweet potatoes and then had to
leave 700 boxes. Sailing vessels
are also called into requisition. The
New York market is decidedly ac-
tive at $3.50 to $3.50 per barrel.
There is also a good crop of peach
es in this section and altogether
they are happy if they are "way
down dare"
Warm Reception.-On the return
of Rev. r. K. Stephenson, the pas
tor of Appoquinimink Circuit, from
his summer trip, he was cordially
welcomed in the way of a good
supper at the house of Mr.. j. P.
Fie; later ice cream, cake, lemon
ade were served at the parsonage
by the friends who came to give
him welcome home. The even
ing was spent in music and sing
ing. At the close of the evening
the pastor addressed the company
thanking them for their kindness
and reminding them of the good
ness Of the Lord as shown in the
preservation of their lives, the
health of their families, and the
prosperity of the church. AT 1890
they retired to their homes highly
gratified with the exercises Of the
evening.
Horse Shot On Wednesday last
James Allfree, residing on "Gettys-
burg farm in Thoroughfare Neck,
had valuable young four-year-old
horse shot by a neighbor, Frank
Jones, from the effects of which he
died on Friday. The two men live
on adjoining farms and Oh the
most friendly terms, the offence Of
the colt being that it had jumped
into Mr.. Jones corn field An ex-
animation after death showed that
the shot which had entered
through its left flank had perforat-
ed its intestines. The animal gave
evidence Of being a fine roadster
and was valued at 5000.
The Bible Society Of Duck Creek
Hundred met on Monday evening
last and reelected the officers for
the ensuing year, and the follow
ing delegates to attend the Kent
County Bible Society, which meets
in Camden tomorrow the 8th in
stant, viz: Rev. Gordon, Umsted,
Rigg, Martindale, Brindle, Lucas,
and DR.. Cummins, Joseph Wright,
Professor Groves, George w. Tay-
Tor, DR.. J. G. Swinney, and r. p.
Hoffecker.
Deaths. On the 2nd instant in
Thoroughfare Neck, Mrs.Ann Hen
amore, aged Is years.
Phillips. Near Clayton on the
4th instant, Caroline Phillips, aged
Is years.
Craig. On the 4th Of September,
at the residence Of James McCart-
er, Appoquinimink Hundred, Rob
ert Craig, aged 55 years.
Parvis. In Leipsic on the 10th
ult., Nellie Parvis, aged IS months,
8 weeks, and 3 days.
The main audience room Of Beth
el Church on the Circuit, which has
been closed several weeks for re
pairs, was opened on Sunday for
service, preaching by the pastor
Rev. ]. A. Brindle. The church is
now in thorough repair, as neat as