Middletown transcript., 1869-04-03
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Corner, near Townsend, in this county,
we're poisoned on Wednesday Of last week,
BY anegro lad named Walter Thompson 1t
appears that they left the boy at home
while they went to attend funeral. Dur
ing their absence the boy, as it is suppos-
ed, placed some "Swamp Cabbage" in the
coffee pot, supposing upon the arrival of
Mr.. and Mrs. FARRELL it would be used for
supper; however they did not use it until
Thursday morning. While at the table
they both observed peculiar taste but
not dreaming of poison finished their cof-
fee, when both were seized with violent
pain and nausea. Mr.. FARRELL ran to the
door and threw off q portion the contents
of his stomach, which was eagerly eaten
by the chickens about the door, and al
most Immediately they fell dead. Prompt
medical aid was at hand and succeeded in
arresting the poison, though both victims
are still very i'll. The boy fed as soon as
the sickness was known but was arrested
and taken to New Castle on Friday, by
Constable Hutchinson, of Townsend.
The Velocipede has made its appearance
in Middletown. Messrs. Ames Il Rider
have had them on exhibition at the Town
Hall for few days past, and gave instruc-
tions in the art Of using them. A number
of our citizens have acquired the art, with
but little practice, and ride with ease.
One of the proprietors dashed along Main
street on his velocipedc, on Thursday, to
the admiration of all who saw him. The
Hall was the resort Of those who were de-
sirous to become familiar with the use of
the implement, as well as many others who
went to enjoy good laugh at the mirth-
provoking scenes which were constantly
occurring in the rink. They had the two
wheeled vehicle, which is said to be the
best. They leave this morning for Will
mington, where they will give exhibitions
at the Institute for two weeks; they will
then return to Middletown again. The
Amphion Band has been in attendance for
two evenings past, and will be present at
their exhibitions when they return again.
At meeting of the Vestry of St. AIMS,
held on Monday last, the following gen.
tlemen were elected as the Vestry for the
current year Richard T. Lockwood,
Benz. Gibbs, H. N. Willis, Peregrine
Hendrickson, H. A. Nowland, VIM r.
Cochran, DIR. Geo. G.. Chamberlaine,
Benz. f. Hanson, William Green.
Secretary-Dr. Geo. G.. Chamberlain.
Treasurer-H. N. Willis.
Senior Warden-Benj. Gibbs.
Junior Warden-H. N. Willis.
Lay Delegates to the Convention at Del
aware City, in May,-Benj. Gibbs and
William Green.
Committee to Audit apd settle accounts
B. F. Hanson, William Green.
Among the most pleasant social assem-
blies which have recently taken place, was
one at the residence of Mr.. Jacob f. Shall
cross, near McDonough, Del. on Monday
night last About fifty guests were pres
ent, for whom ample provision was made
by the generous host. Music and dancing
were the order of the evening, and the gol-
den hours sped rapidly until dawn, which
came all too soon for the merry dancers,
who were still tripping it on "the light
fantastic tOe."
The Easton Star mentions the disap-
pearance from that place of the daughter
of Alexander Carson, who about two years
ago moved from Delaware to Talbot coun-
ty. The girl is about 13 years of age, and
went off with a negro man named John
Hall, employed by Carson, whom she had
been teaching. The parties were arrested
in Baltimore, brought to Easton, the ne
gro committed to Jail, and the girl restored
to her parents.
At the meeting Of the Middletown Build
ing and Loan Association, on the 1st inst.
the following officers were elected
President-Samuel Pennington, Vice
President-Samuel w. Roberts, Secreta-
ry-A. G.. Cox, Treasurer-James NJ
Cox, Managers-R. Z. Smith, for two
years; James II. Scowdrick, for three
years; W. j. II. Lingo, for three years !;
Z. W. Buckle, for three years.
AT the same meeting money sold for
31a per cent.
The Delaware Journal and Statesman
says, of late we have observed many bows
ranging from ten to fourteen years of age,
staggering through our streets in state
Of intoxication. 1t is lamentable thing
to witness such disgusting deprayity in
children of tender years. The man who
would sell liquor to children ought to be
severely dealt with.
We saw a number of peach-buds, on
Tuesday, which were brought by Mr. Sam
uel Townsend, from his farm in Somerset
county, Md. They had healthy and
vigorous appearance, seemed nearly ready
to expand into full bloom, and were fully
two weeks in advance of the buds here.
The Citizens National Bank of Middle
town has been removed from the corner of
Main and Broad streets, to the present
commodious banking room in the east
room of the Town Hall.
On Sunday, little boy named Miller,
living near Wilmington, fell into spring
whilst playing around it and was drowned.
He was between two and three years old.
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