Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-06-22
Local Affairs.

Use Of Lemons-When persons are lever
lsh and thirsty beyond what is natural, In
dicated in some cases by a metallic taste IN |
The mouth, especially alter drinking water,
or by whitish appearance OF the greater
part of the surface OF the tongue, one OF the |
best coolers" Is to take lemon, cut oil tue
top, sprinkle over 1t some loat sugar, work
ing il down into the lemon with spoon, and |
then suck it slowly, squeezing the lemon and
adding more sugar, as the acidity increases
from being brought up from lower point.
lnvalids with leyerishness may take two or
three lemons day in this manner with the
most marked benefit, manifested by sense
oil GOODNESS, comfort and invigoration.
lemon or two thus taken at "teatime" is an
entire substitute for the ordinary supper oi
summer, would give many man eomor-
liable nights sleep, an appetite loi breakfast
to which they are strangers who Will have
their cup OF tea or supper of relish" and
cake" and berries, and peaches, and
cream.-HdH's Journal of Health.
An Aged Citizen Gone-On Sunday last
all that was mortal of one of our oldest and
respected fellow citizens, MIR. William Swayne,
was borne to its final resting place in the
cemetery. Mr.. Swayne, though in humble
life, filed several positions in which honesty,
fidelity and integrity were the requisite quail
fications, and in them all he maintained his
honor as man in whom confidence might be
bestowed without fear For several years he
filed the Office of Grand Secretary of the
Grand Lodge |. o 0. f., Of Delaware, and by
his urbanity won the regard OF the fraternity
generally. In his earlier days he was an ac-
tive and has always been a useful and iniuen-
tial member of Fairfax Lodge, No. s, and re-
mained in fellowship with it until his death
which occurred on last Friday, in the 65tl
) year of his age. His funeral was attended by
the mi mbers of the Grand Lodge, and OF Fair
fax Lodge, in full llregalia by whom his memo
ry will be cherished and his virtues emulated
e Our Mutual BFtend, Of Milford, has III
following: Two colored hOys got into an al
lercation at the "Iligli Hill, near this town
e on Sunday last, when one OF them. by tn
a name Of Cannon, stabbed the other, who's
a name is Collins II was thought at first tha
the wound would prove fatal hut alter hein
examined by DIR. Goodwin IL was pronounce
/ not Ia he serious. We believe The boy
going about now "tendng to bisness,n an,
ready Tor another engagement whenever op
portuniiy offers.
? The Odd Fellows OF thus town are maxim
, great preparations for their celebration
which will take place on Monday, the 81
OF July next. They propose having horst
back parade, In iull regalia, in the morning
and then repair 10 grove near town, whel
} speakers
Dinner will be served upon the ground
. brass band has been secured, and will dis
: course sweet music upon the OCCASION II
e Lodges of Kent and Sussex have been invite,
e aud it is supposed this will be the largest tul
= out of the Order ever seen in Milford.
Flour and Feed Store James C. Moro
e has laid in an extensive stock of -four feed an
i, meal at his store corner of Fourteenth an
King, which will he delivered at the houses
his patrons promptly in large or small qua
6 titles. Orders lett at the store or with h
= driver will be promptly attended to. We Il
q pleased to see that he has with him Mr.. w
liam X. Morrow, SO long and iavo1ably know
= to our citizens as the aiable and efficient le
d ter-earrier in the Fifth District.
It Reunion. "A reunion of the old studen
d Of Delaware College and Academy " i'll he he
I. at Newark ON Friday, the 25th day of Jun
the centennial anniversary of the chartering
,f the Institution, to revive interest fn the c.
lege, in view of its early re-opening under i
10 new organization. Former students are co
u daily invited to attend
/ The Doger Delawaredn says: A m,
i named Evan Lewis, driving II horse al
N carriage at rapid rate through our stree
I'd on Wednesday evening", run over a lii
- child, son oi Mr.. Frederick Windolph, wi
'e happened to he in the way. We learn III
r. the child was severely hurt.
III Moonlight Excursion. Those who eni,
re n tine excursion by ihe light oil the silye
or moon, should not fail TO go on the S,lyest
N. this evening, al y o'clock, lnr rde on o
aa magnificent Bay.
se For Rent-The office on the second floor
~ the Odd Fellows Hall. entrance on King sire
~ The room is light airy and accessible. A
In ply to Henry Eckel, seeretasy o. +. Ii. c,
* Journal building, $40 Market street.
~. Unparalleled Prosperity. the first sa
in OF money at The Young Mems Loan ASS
If cation, il brought AL cents. A few mo
~, shares OF stock still remain unsold.
mo Samuel Candy, Jr, adve1tises mare wh
~ straycd away from his farm near sharple,
NJ school house, in Braniywine Hundred on i
nd It'll inst.
u Jarret Megaw and William II. BiIany ha
at made an assignment for the benefit Of til,
az creditors.
ed Waated-A white girl to do the work
We a small family. Inquire at this Office