Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-06-25

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There was an eager scanning OF
the papers this morning to learn
the action of the National Conven-
ton in Chicago. The news as far
as it went gave satisfaction, for
the Democrats here seem to be
without a dissenting voice for Mr..
Cleveland for President.
The M. E. and M. p. Churches of
Clayton, both had their Children's
Day services on Sunday evening,
with fine floral displays and full
programs. The collection of the
first named was S10.75 and the
other $4,000. The collections to
the Children's fund from the three
appointments of Smyrna Circuit
amount to S4S.
The C. L. S. c. held its last meet
ing on Saturday evening. The So
ciety was organized under the lead
ership of Rev. DR.. w. S. Robinson.
The class of twelve members have
passed a very enjoyable four years
course and have been much profit
ed. They will receive their di-
plomas in due time.
The preachers are wise in har-
monizing their sermons with the
weather, viz: the higher the mer-
curry, the shorter the sermon. To
embrace the whole of a Sunday
evening service, including the vol
untary music and all, within three
quarters of an hour, could not be
complained of even in the dog
days"
The picnic at Walkers School
House on Saturday afternoon, was
the event of Thoroughfare Neck
about 400 persons being in attend
ance, who seemed to thoroughly
enjoy the occasion. Besides s.
pounds of candy, they got away
with 40 gallons of ice cream, but it
must be remembered the day was
hot, and the boys knew the freez-
ers were deep.
The present year does not prom
Use to be prolific in its yield Of
fruit and berries. The strawberry
crop was much below last year
the cherry crop has proved almost
a total failure, while the prospects
for peaches are decidedly slim. The
The deprivation will be a severe
one, but there is nothing to do but
bear it as calmly as pssible ant
hope for better luck next year.
John B. Cooper has sold hi:
dwelling on upper Commerce stree
to William A. Stevens, now resid
ing in the ALLEY" the considera
ton being $4,000. Mr.. Stevens ex
poets to move in and take posses
sion in October. Mr.. Cooper bull
this house nine years ago of tn,
best material, during which tim,
the premises have been beautifiet
to make it among our most desir
able homes.
One day last week gentleman
was walking near the mill pont
when he heard cry from DO.
who was with a lot of others, say
ing that he had the cramp and ask
ing for help. His comrades, strang
to say, kept on with their sport
nor needed his cries in the least
The man took in the situation, an,
feeling there was a life at stake
prepared himself hastily, plunge
in, swan to and took the boy t.
shore, the latter as we'll as himself
being nearly exhausted when the,
got there. He believes but for hi
aid tn boy would have drowned, a
his companions acted as if the
hadn't the least concern in his fate
The Times has made referenc
during the past month to severe
collections of choice roses. Two il
the back yard of Mrs. James F
Hoffecker, and thus not open t
public viek, are specially worthy Q
reference. One, a prairie rose,
a hummer, that covers a large spac
was especially rich last week in it
cluster of hundreds of roses; tn
other a Micrafilla, that with it
support almos equals in size an or
binary plum tree.