Middletown transcript., 1874-02-14
Local ina State Affairs.
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Saturday last brought forth numerous turnout
ofsleighers, who embraced the opportunity OF
showing of their splendid teams, and as this
would probably be the last sleighing snow Of the
sesson, they were determined to enjey 1t while
shey could. We mention few of the fine turn
outs : NJ. @. W Reybold drove out his sorrel
mare Flo, and gray eeldng George, which Is de-
cidedit the handsonest team 10 this city, making
good time Mr.. W. H. H. Clark drove his span
sf dark bay geldings, which, for style and time, is
hard to beat Mr.. Fred Eagle drove his sorre'
xelding, Cean-stepper, who can make his mile
In TAO Mr.. Hanson drove bis sorrel mare.
ssMag,n who is graceful and fast. Mr.. E. G.
Reybold drove his span Of bay geldings, who are
kns size and style, making quick time. Mr.. J..
r. Reybod saited along briskly be hind his span
oy gray ponies which are very stylish. Mr..
John Roberts drove hin fast bay eeid,g, Golfer.
DR.. Kemp drove a team Il . beautiful lack and
bay mares, graceful and fast. Mr.. G.. Jefferson
drove his bay gelding colt, Downs, who is good
style and a fine stopper. Mr.. W. e. Rey''old
disportsd behind his black gelding, India Rub
her, or Tycoon.
The concert on Thursday night the 9Th inst,
given by the Misses Connor and Messrs. II.
Baird 4 Rhoades, Of Wilmington, was a COM
plete success. They were assisted by Mr.. Full
imsr, who presided at the piano. Wilmington
has reason to be proud Of its singers and per-
tformers, who can 60 successfully entertain those
who appreciate fine music. All seemed to be de-
lighted and the wish expressed that they may
soon come again.
Mr. H. Horner, proprietor of Delaware City
Hotel, has rented the Washington House, cor OF
Second h Market Sts., Wilmington, Del. Mr.
Hwill take possession on the 25th proximo We
learn that the Delaware City Hotel is still for
rent, with part Of the fixtures. This is the best
stand in our city.
1T was our good fortune to he present at the
Amateur Theatricals on Monday evening last, in
the Court House at New ,stle. The least we can
sly Of tive entertainment, is that New Castle
well may be proud Of the talents shown, and Of
the beautiful ladies who took part in them.
Our most exeeileat harbor has been the retreat
f,r vessels of all descriptions the past few days,
which ;pnt in to await the arrival of tugs, and
as q protection from the vast quantit Of ice in
the river.
LEcruRr-Rev. Thos. L. Poalson will deliver
his highly interesting Lectnre, auttled "Odds
an Ends Of Europeaa Trarel," in the NJ. e.
Churdh, on Monday and Tuesday evenings next,
f,r uhe s.eaest ofthe chuSch.
CosoEsr,-0n Friday and Saturday evenings
of last week, the Buell. Family delighted our
,ci,izens with some of their choicest music. On
Monday evening last they gave .eensert at Port
Penn.
Paul 4 Co. have commenced to FIJI their large
tce.houses, on the canal. We hear that they
had two hundred tons left over from last year.
OAessa IteAs.
tFron OR ODESSA corresponAenE1
A novel excitement vas created few day.
ago by report that the negro Hopkins, who
shot Ansie Miller last fala. had been discovered
in close proximity to our town. The reror
seaching the ears Of the Chief of Police, tiaa
functionary at 0ace marshalieA his forces, armed
with guns, pistols. bludgeors, &e., aad started
in pursuit of the oatiaw. After very cautiously
searching the suspicious quarters, (unsuccess
fully they returned home. When they reached
the bridge they sent one Of the party to procure
''sham" for dke purpose Of lettering him, i,
order to avoid being laughed at for eheir failure
The attempt was successful and stalwart pegr
was chained aad covered with robes, and III
party rode into town with all the airs of vic
toriohs army, minus Hop, however. Success
we hope, will yet crown their efforts, if the
only keep trying long enough.
A number of changes will be made in ou
town 10 the spring. Several of the citizens wi
remove 10 other loca lities, and good many rel
idences will change hands in town. Rumc
says that Nessrs. A. Herrick and G. f. A. Mai
icy will commence business at the old stand
Mr.. VIM. Armstrong, and that Mr.. Stevens wi
occupy the store at the corner of Sixth and Mai
streets.
A street fght among some boys a few day
ago came near embroilng the fathers of the con
batants In similar affair, bat better counse
prevailed and the storm blew over and nobod
was hurt and no black eyes were seen.
The snow which fell last week made most e.
cel,ent sleighing. and furnished an opportuni
for fine display Of stylish sleighs and horses
the older ones and splendid coastng to Il
boys.
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell Of the West Virginia Co
ference preached to the Methodist congregatit
on Sabbath morning last. The sermon was
most excellent one.
Mr.. Wiley has filled his ice-house with vie
to supplying our people with choice ice crea
next summer.
The NJ. e. Sunday school.
The NJ y. Sunday School cleared about 81
BY the Jubilee given on the 5th inst The to
Fecsipts were nearly 5000
This Sunday School Is in very Aourish
copiition, nearly every week new scholars q
admitted, and on last Sunday three new elias.
were organized. Visitors are always WELDON
raar aud Festival.
Our friends must not lose sight of the Fair a
Festival TO be held in the Town Hall BY
ladies Of The N. E. Church, on the evenings
the 2sth and 26th inst. There will be da
paper issued during the Fair. This is somethi