Middletown transcript., 1874-08-08
Odessa Items.


young folks seem to enjoy them hugely.
Berries are being shipped but the prices are
low-peaches are also being shipped lively and
are commanding fair price.
Mr.. Gilche's house is rapidly approaching
completion and promises to be beautiful and
tasty dwelling.
A large crop of sweet and round potatoes is
anticipated judging from the appearance Of the
vine
A new fence is in course of erection in front
of the residence of DR.. Crowell which adds much
to its appearance.
The Drawers Sunday School held their an
nual picnic at the Pier House on Wednesday
last (5th.)
An excursion, was held at the Cool Spring the
same day at which was lively time and pleasant
stream of enjoyment prevaded the whole affair.
A number of foreign visitors are the guests Of
some of our townsmen who, it would secm-are
much pleased with its delightful appearance.
Quite number of "Peach pucks' are still
making their home in our place as work is very
scarce.
"Work on the farm was suspended on Satur-
day, on account of the colored population turning
out en- mass to the parade and corner stone laying
of the 'Ham Town. school house.
The "darks" and ''peach plucks'' made quite
an exciting time for the people living near the
creek, on Sunday night about midnight. The
negroes started the 'pucks' and continued their
fc nd richi thar aicnr in hpt
suit of their offending intenders until they came
in town and made loud demonstrations of wealth
and manhood. These depredations are growing
quite common and some measures should be taken
to avoid further disturbance.
North Appoquiniminlk Democratic Club.
A club was organized under this name on Fri
day evening, July nth 1874, at meeting of the
Democrats Of North Appoquinmink Hundred.
The following officers were chosen for the cam
paign:
President-Samuel Townsend.
Vice Presdent-James G. Wilson.
Secretary-James G. Townsend.
The club meets every Friday evening at 8
o'clock, in the hall prepared for the purpose by
the President, in the village of Townsend.
The object of this club is solely to further the
interest of the Democratic party, to see that no
Democratic voters are deprived of their votes, to
appoint caavassing committees, to make out
challenge lists, and to meet together once a week,
compare notes. and report how things are work
ing.
1t is also the intention of the club to engage
speakers so we can have a speaker to address
every meeting
| 1t was unanimously resolved at the last meet
ing of the club FRIDAY, 81 ut.) that it favors
the plan of nominating the candidates for the
Legislature and Levy Court this fall by ballot.
The Secretary was instructed to give notice of
| the existence of this club, in the MIDDLETowN
TRANSCRIPT, Delaware Gazette and Advertiser.
A cordial invitation to every Democratic voter
of this County or State is hereby extended to
| meet with US whenever convenient.
BY order OF the Clsb,
J. G. TOWNSEND, Secretary,
TOWNSEND, August 3, 1874
Minor Topics.
new hotel near the new houses of the
Tusker Company, at New Castle, is talked Of
| At the meeting of the Building and Loan As
station on Thudrsay evening funds sold and 5
per cent.
| There was a big crowd at Red Lion camp
meeting last Sunday. The camp is nothing like
what il used to be however.
A grand subscription Hop will be given at
Brandywine Springs next Thursday night which
promises to be splendid affair.
Gubernatoral and Congressional nominees are
still increasing. The latest Duet is Jno. J.
Black of New Castle, and DR.. Cove Salisbury,
of Kent
Some of the papers are suggesting the holding
of the Democratic convention at Middetown-
They will find a big hall and hearty welcome
| if they do come here.
The Democratic primary meetings for the cleo
ton of delegates to the State and county con-
ventons will be held to-day. Every Democrat,
who can, should attend.
The game of base ball, last Saturday, al
and the Smyrna club resulted in victory fol-
the latter by score of % to 10.
Well Nigh Fatal.
Last Thursday night, Francis Murray, an Irish,
man living in g Whappin," this town, was fell,
ed in front of his dwelling by murderous blow
dealt by og. Oscar johnson, a young negro
man. 1t was at FIRST thought that Murray would
| die, but he is recovering. 1t was alleged thai
the blow was dealt whilst Murray was demand
ing pay for two segars which johnson and an.
other negro had bought, but on Monday John
son delivered himself to Esquire Mariner and
stated that he knocked Murray dowA to prevent
an assault upon himself from corn knife in ths
hands Of Murray. He had his witnesses to prov,
that Murray had struck him with the knife and
had threatened to g fix him." He further stated
that he had paid for the segars, but that Murray
being Intoxicated, was demanding five cent
more This caused the fuss. Unless Murray
enters suit, which has not been done SO far, th
case will rest here. The Squire thinks it clearl.
case of self-defence, but the defence was ST
vigorous as TO well nigh terminate a life John
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