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Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Spetial Notites.

TAPE WoRM, TAPE WoRM, removed in few
hours with harmless Vegetable Medicine. Ne fee
asked until the entire worm, with head passes
Refer those afflicted to residents of the city whom
have cured, that had been unsuccessfuliy treat
ed at the Jefferson Medical College, on Tenth ST.,
had taken in vain turpentines, the so-called spe-
ci6cs and all known remedies. DR.. E. r. Kun
kel No. $50 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia
The Doctor has been in business for over rs
years, and is perfectly reliable. Call and Sec
Advice free. Removed tapsworm from q child
six years old, measuring 20 feet. AT his Office
can be seen specimens, some Of them over forty
feet in length, which have been removed in less
than three hours by taking one dose of his med
icine. DR.. Kunkels treatment is simple, safe and
perfectly reliable, and fee until the worm, with
head, passes. DR. E. F. .KUNKEL, 259 North
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Consultation by
mail or at Office Free r3s-3s
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Maryland Affairs.

The Samuel Frazier farm, at Rehoboth was
ty, under mortgage, to Jacob Tome, mortgage,
for $4,000. This farm formerly belonged to Hon.
James U. Dennis, and was sold BY him to Fra
zier for $l4, 900. Itcontains ever ono thousand
acres.
John Dillon, Of Church Hill Queen Anne /,
county, was arrested last week, charged with
nssaulting with intent to kill James Cahal, by
firing two shots at him with pistol. He was
committed to Jail for the action Of the grand jury
at the May term.
James B. Groome, trustee, sold, Mt Elkton last
week, a farm on Bohemia Manor, known as the
Bryan farm, containing l96 acres, to COlonel
George Davis, of Smyrna, for Sl4, 600.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Minor Topics.


Society for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails has been organized, in Wilmington with
Rev. John Wilson, of that city, for president, a
number Of secretaries, and two or three vce-pres-
dents in each hundred Of the State.
The Anniversary of Forest Presbyterian Sun
day School will be celebrated about the middle
Of February. The customary preparations are
being made for the event.
At a meeting Of the Congregation Of the Forest
Presbyterian church on Tuesday Messrs. Andrew
Eliason, j. T. Budd, J. NJ. Rothwell and D. L..
Dunning were reelected trustees.
At the regular meeting Of the Mutual Lean
Association of Middlstown on Tuesday night
funds seld at an aveage of ST. 80 per cent.
Our columns contain large amount of New
Advertisements this week which may be Of con-
siderable advantage to our readers.
Fifty-seven shares of Citizens National Bank
share.
Two Young Men Drowned.
On Saturday last three young men, named
Clark, Leary and Hepbron, went down to the
nill-pond at the head of Still Pond Creek, Kent
county, Md, for the purpose of skating. They
had not been on the ice more than ten minutes
before it COVE way beneath them and Clark and
Leary were precipitatsd into water nine or ten
feet deep. Young Hepbron at once hsstened to
the assistance Of his companions, but owing to
the weakness Of the ice he could render them no
aid, and both Clark aud Leary were drowned
Hepbron mounted his horse (they had all ridden
to the pond, and rode in haste to Still Pond
and reported the melancholy affair. The bodies
Of the unfortunate youths were recovered in a.
bout two hours after the occurrence of the disas-
ter.
Sunday school Jubilee.
The Sunday School connected with the Saint
Pauls' NJ. e. Church, Odessa, will hold their
Annual Jubilee next Wednesday evening, 2sth
inst. We would advise all to 60, as = pleasant
time is in store for those who attend. The 81.
Pauls' always give the public a rare treat. Doors
open O'clock, exercises to commence at 1880
o'clock. Admission Fee rs cents.
Sale OF the County Farm.
Msssrs. Reynolds L Co. of Wilmington, have
sold the County Farm at Hare's Corner, contain
ing lso acres and two perches, to Mr.. Jamcs
Moore, for 500 per acre.-Gazens.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Local and State Affairs.
Agricultural Society.


In accordance with previous announcement
number Of gentlemen assembled 10 the Office of
]. T. Budd, Esq, on Saturday afternoon last
for the purpose of organizing a Society with
view to holding an agricultural and pomologi-
cal fair in Aiddletown next fall. The room was
well filled with company of the most enter
prising and substantial citizens of the town and
neighborhood, showing the favsr with which the
contemplated organization is viewed. AT three
o'clock the meeting was called to order and
Chas Beasten, Esq, Of Odessa, selected for chair
man. Mr.. Beasten made short and very ap-
propriate address--urging the cooperation of all
enterprising men In the move, and expressing
his own hearty endorsement of the object in
contemplation. At the close Of Mr.. Beasten's
remarks Mr.. Edward Reynolds was elected Secre-
tary. ~Chas. T. Stratton, next rasvsd tho ap-
pointment of committee of FIVE 10 report reso-
lutions &C., to be laid before the meeting. Car
]. Craven, Richard Townsend ind J. T. Budd
were appointed said committee, who retired for
consultation and In short time returned and
reported the following preamble and resolutions: {:
WHEREAs, 1t is to the interest Of all Agricul-
tural Communities to more fully promote the
advancement of Agriculture, Horticulture, Me-
chanical and Household arts, and
WHEREAS, This Peninsula has long felt the
need OF u united effort, on the part Of her people
TO aid and further the development of her indus
tries. Therefore bc it E
Resolced That We form nm association to he
known and styled the Peninsular Agricultural
and Pomological Society.
RcsOiced That the meeting appoint a commit
tee of seven to draft a constitution and bylaws
for the government Of said association and re-
port the same at the meeting to be held on Sat-
urdxy Jan. Gath, 1874.
The report was accepted and the resolutions
&c. adoptsd. The chairman thcreupon appoint
ed, as the committee provided for in the last res
olution, Messrs. s. G. Biggs, E. R. Cochran,
Thos F. Dilworih, R. A. Cochran, Jr. DR.. W.
F. Goodwin, J. Thos. Budd and VIM Green.
Sewell G. Biggs, Esq, was then requested to
address the assembly but asked to be excused,
and Mr.. J. 7. Budd, at the unanimous request
of those present, delivered a neat and mos ex-
celeut address explaining the nature and nten-
tion Of the proposed organization and the cir
cumstances which first suggested its formation.
On motion of Col. }. P. Mead the meeting ad-
journed to meet at the same place, (Mr. Bddd's
ofice) on this, Saturday, afternoon (Jan. 24th)
at two o clock.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Business Iotals.

Labels for books, packages, boxes, &C., print
ed on fine gummed paper, can be had at the sfice
Of the TRANsCRIPT.
Judgment Bonds, Notes and other Legal Blanks
can be had on application al the TRANscRIPT o.
flee.
Business Cards, Letter and Bill Heads are
printed at the TRANSCRIPT Office a. neatly and
cheaply As can be done elsewhere.
For all kinds of job printing 60 to the TaAM-
SCRIPT Office.
Highest cash price paid for all kinds of grain,
by FOARD l. COMEGYS.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
STRANGE BUT TRUE.

There is no person living but what suffers more
or less with Lung diseases, Coughs, Colds, or
Consumption yet some will die rather than pay
IS cents for bottle of medicine that would cure
them. DR.. A. Boschee's German Syrup has long
been known in this world, aad its wonderous
cures astoaishes every one that try it. If you
doubt what we say in print, call at your Drug
gist, or Chaa,berlaine, Middlctown, and get
sample bottle free Of charge or regular size for
rs cents. The same can be had at Bakers Drug
Store, Odessa. u. g. GsEES, Sole Manfr.,
Dec 9th. Woodbury., N. J..
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24

Few people unacquainted with physiological
chemistry ate aware of the quantity Of iron in
the blood, but all should know the Importance
ofkeeping up the supply for debility, disease and
death are sure to follow when the quantity be-
comes too much reduced. The Peruvian Syrup
Ia protoxide Of Iron) supplies this vital element
and has cured many chronic diseases.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
The Delaware Railroad.

An IMMENSE INCREASE IN ITS BUSINESS.
The report of tire Treasurer, submitted at the
late stockholders meeting, in Dover, showed the
road 10 be in most prosperous condition fnan-
cially, Its income for the past year being, with
single exception, the largest yet returned. After
paying the losses Of the road, the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company,
the sum due 10 them as interest ON the stock and
the per cent. agreed upon for operating expenses,
there is then left balance Of $24,sl4. The fol-
lowing statistics appear in the report Of the
prceidant.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Delaware city Items


There was a shooting Oyster and Ter
rapin supper held at Port Penn, on Tuesday last,
which caused much excitement among our sport
ing men. We learn there were $50 crows caught
for the occasion. There were several matches
made between the different nsighborhoods and
Delaware City, the latter being the champion in
each match one between Port Penn and the
Trap; the former the champion; another be-
tween the Trap and Odessa; the latter the cham
pion. We learn that there is to be q shooting
match also at St. Georges in q few days. The
crows are caught on Recdy Island opposite Port
Penn in gil-nes. We were told by one Of our
crow merchants, who was down on the Island
on Tuesday night the 18th inst, that the crows
were SO thick that they did not need any nets,
that they lit on them, and he believing he could
have caught thousands Of them If he had had
any place to put thom.
At the annual meeting of the Stockholders Of
the Delaware City National Bank, on Tuesday
the 18th inst, the following gentlemen we're e.
lected Directors to serve this year George Max
well, Wm. D. Clark, VIM. Reybold, Barney
Rey bold, Clement Reeves, Arthor Colburn,
Henry Cleaver. At II subsequent meeting of the
nowly elected bonrd Of Directors, George Max
well was elected President and VIM. D. Clark,
vics-President. The Directors declared a divi-
dend of 81 per cent. for the past six months,
clear of all taxes.
The Sunday Shool scholars connected with
Christ Episcopal Church, will give an entertain
ment Of Tableaux and Charades in Eagles Hall
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings next,
for the benefit Of the church. We have not had
the pleasure of being at the rshenrssls, but from
what we can learn from others, we can promise
cur citizens . rare treat aad we bespsak for
them full houses.
A few days since as the sloop HELEN, loaded
with rails, for New Castle, was being towed
through the canal, she struck the side of the
canal bank and knocked hole in her, which
caused her to partly sink. Her pumps being
well manned she was kept aAoat and was safely
towed to her destination.
MARINE Nxws.-Thc sloop Two Brothers Capt.
vandyke, Mate Joseph Biggs, left this port
few days ago for Bombay lIosk, on = ducking
expedition. We understand they have returned
with two "Land Terrapins and three Muskrats."
A few days ago, some of our Crow Merchants
had penned up 1856 crows, which were caught
for some Of the sports of Smyrna, but before
they could get enough to 6ll the order, some enc
let them 20.
The Delaware City National Bank has had an
Electric Burglar Alarm put in the Bank, "to
keep the Wilmington Burglars out, whe are now
boarding at New Castle.
The past few days our citizens and farmers
have been very busy filing their ice-houses, the
ice being from three TO six inches in thickness.
The steamer MAYOR Reybold discontinued her
trips on Saturday last, we learn for few weeks
only, as there are some repairs needed.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
FOR SALE OR RENT.

A good Store House b Dwelling, with Stable
IA &C., on High Street, Odessa, Delaware. Ap
ply to ]. THOS. BUDD, Middletown, or
WILLIAM w. ARMSTRONG,
Jan S-S"" Odessa
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
5io,o5e 4s


Net balance $24. GA "A
These figures compare with those Of the year 1872
follows:
Passengers, 1879 $13s0l4l6
Passenger, 1873 1884 10 Increase, SIG, $50 co
Freight, 1872 302. .83l 60
Freight, 1873 36S, ,29S ~ Increase, $85, ,467 Is
Last year the deficiency reported by the lessees
was 81, ,6O7 81, while this year there is the net
balance stated above.
There is also due and uncollected from the
branch roads connected with the Delaware road
$40, ,420.72.
The Sinking fuad is now $I47, 800 go, show
ing an increase from last year Of Sl4,6Il so.
The break in the canal, and consequent dam
ngc to the railroad bridge, with the other injur-
les done the road by tire great freshet of August
last, diminished the revenues many thousand
dollars, and to that degree affected anfaverably
the showing this year, which remains, however,
very satisfactory.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
The @iddletowll Gransuipt
II PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY By
Edward Reynolds.

TERMS-$2.00 year, payable in advance.
No paper discontinued until so ordered, except nt
the option of the publisher.
RATES OF ADVERTISING. .--Advertisennen
Of 10 lines or less will be inserted twice for 81 90,
and rs cents for each additional insertion. Bus
iness cards, $40 per year. One-qnarter of q col
umn, 8 months, SO; 8 months, SIS; one year,
$25. One-half of q column, months, $ls 6
.aonths, $40; one year, $50. One column, one
year, $iO0. Business LOCALS 10 cents line for
each insertion. Marriages and Deaths inserted
free. Obituaries charged for at regular adver-
tsing rates.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Not Overly suocsssfuI.

"Charley Shay's Colossal Troupe" didn't Gre
ate the sensation in Middlstewn they expected
to. In spite Of their band marching and play
ing up and down Mair Street to drum up an au-
dience, they had rather a slim house, and their
receipts were scarcely enough to pay expenses.
Foreign Minstrel Troups won't draw this au-
disncep here that our Amateurs will.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Farmers Grange.


Although no immediate result of Capt. Barr's
able address last week on the Grange movement
was seen, there yet appears likelihood of some
thing being done, as some Of cur citizens talk
strongly in favor of joining iu with the great
national farmers msve. A meeting will be held
this afternoon for the purpose Of organizing, IL
thought advisable, grange in this town.
Though the entrance fee, after the grange has
been formed, is $500, those who aid in ito Or
ganization will be charged but So 90.
The Minstrels.
The concert BY the Amateur Minstrel Troupe,
next Taesday evening, for the berefis of School
District No. 81, promises to be- very fine affair.
'Our boys fave done good deal of pracsicing
lately and tlris eutertainment will doubtless be
mach better than tue last one.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
A Shooting Match.

We understand that Grand Shooting Match
for the championship is to take place at IN early
day between two Of the most prominent citizens
Of ODESSA in which crows instead of pigeons
will be used. Three hundred of these birds, it
is said, have been caught, and the trappers are
still busily engaged in catching more to be added
to the number. The gentlemen are so nearly
equally matched that it is thought that upwards
Of 500 crows will be frightened by being shot at
before sufficient number will be killed 10 de-
eide the contest. The s. P. G. A. of Wilming-
ton need not trouble themselves about the mat
Yer, however, as the law permits the killing Of
crows. MAJOR II.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
The Peach Crop OF 1873,

The Peach Crop OF 1873.
Mr.. Chas. X. Idc, Master of Transportation,
W. Il b. X. R., has furnished us with the follow
ing statement Of last years Peach Crop:
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24

Earnings from passengers
Earnings from freight
Earnings from mails and miscel-
laneous.
Deduct operating expenses, as
per agreement with lessees, 70
per cent Of gross receipts
Deduct dividends and interest on
bonds, paid By kssees
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24
Geld WsaAher, Ice SC.

' Tho cold spell in'tse latter part of last week
and FIRST Of this ished, what many persons
were very anx'eus for, an opportunity to fll
their ice-houses. Those who have ice-heuses at
once went to work with all the force they could
obtain to lay in their supply for the coming
summer, and teams heavily loaded with ice or
empty, harrying backyto be again louded, made
lively scene in the streets as is presented in
peach season.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24

Total, l,435, ,844
BY reference to last years statement we find
that the crop of 1872, shipped as above reached
2,o67,676 baskess. This year statement, reach
ing only l, 435, s44 baskets, shows a decrease of
68l, 1872 baskets.
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24

The following recapitua,ion of the above ta-
BILE shows the quantity of peaches collected upon
each road, and finally sent North by rail:
Middletown transcript., 1874-01-24

Net balance $246l4 "A
These figures compare with those of the year 1872 as
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30
Newark Items.

NEWARK, Nov. 2S.
This to Newark is being a very lively week.
On Tuesday evening, the congregation Of st.
THOMAS Episcopal church assembled at the rec
torv in very good numbers, which was very
peasant and agreeable surprise to the pastor,
Rev. Joseph A. Stone. The good things we're
snread out. tea drinking, social conversation,
yerv superb singing by the choir, shaking the
vood bye to one and all and then at 10I o'clock
M was quiet and atill, the guests having left for
their homes.
evening. was grand success, being the very
best thst has taken place In sutton's Hall, there
heing large number of people present. Al
we're very much pleased with the amount Of
dancing, and the very good order that prevailed
On Thursday evening commenced the festival
and fair Of the M. E. church, which was yer,
successful considering the hard times, the churcl
beIne full all the evenings OF Thursday and Fri
iay. The sales were good and the voting wa
onite spirited Miss Maggie Steward had th'
china sett voted to her, the amount being $77.66
Mrs. g. O. King, $685. The printing press wa
yoted to Frank Dennis, S9705; Major Thoma
Widdoes, $35 25; Edward Zimmerman, S21. 10
Total for printing press S93. 3.40.-The watch wa
voted to Miss Bella Mote, amount $54.10; Mis-
Cadde Pennington $3l. The bible was voted tn
Knights of Pythias, S29; Masons, 1885. TIL
fair continues tonight, and being Saturday
largo number will be present, when it Ia expect
cd everything will be sold. X.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30
IN THE BLOOD.

THE PERUVIAN sY-
RUP vitalizes and En-
riches the Blood, Tones
up the System, Builds up
the Broken-down, Cures
| Dyspepsia, Debility, Drop
fsy, Chills and Feyers,
| Chronic Diarrhea, Ner-
/ yous Affections, Boils,
Humors, Diseases OF the
Kidneys and Bladder, Fe-
male Complaints, &c.
Thousands have been
changed by the use OF
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30
FT,EIE NEW CASTLE COUNTY
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

Insures against FIRE Houses and all other kinds
of Budings with their contents for periods OF time
varying from three months to q term OF years.
MANaaERs.-William Tatnall, M M Cleaver, John
Guyer, Charles W. Rowland, Edward Brnghurst
Edward T. Bellah, James Bradford, George hcn-
Smyth, A. P. Shannon, James Riddle, Geo. ID Bates,
Ashton Richardson. ..,,.
a n surH. Treasurer. oot16-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30
MiddIetOwn Items.

MDDLETowN, Nov. 28
John o. Mead, Esq, aged 70 years, died at his
r,sidence, yesterday morning, after brief ILL
ness Mr.. Mead was at one time extensively
engaged in the manufacture of plated ware at
9th and Chestnut sts., Phila. Two or three year
ago he came to Middletown and became con-
nected with the Delmarvia Manufacturing Com
pany.
The revival at the NJ. L. church is progressing
finely over twenty having professed conver-
sion. Rev. DR.. Matlack, the pastor, has been
assisted by Rev. J. e. Bryan, Rev. ]. d. Riggs,
and Rev. O. f. Sheppard.
Thanksgiving service was held in the Presby-
terian church, Rev. DIR. Matlack and Rev. DR..
Patton holding Joint service. OBSERVER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30
MISCELLANEOUS.
The skuiking Nettscship.

,raoa THAT HE WILL TURN STATES EVIDENCE.
wAsHrSoroS, Nov. 2s.
1t is reported that the whereabouts Of Nettle-
saIn ia known and that he will turn States evil
senoe when the new trial comes of In Decem-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30

(yHEsT PROTECTORS, OF RABBIT
" Skin OF ordinary and extra large sizes, a.
e. BRINGHuRsT Oo.S
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30

TRUSTEES ELEoTED.--At special election
for two Trustees of the Union NJ. Il.
church, held last evening, to fill the unexpired
terms Of NJ. O. Perkins and James H. Jervis, re-
signed, Jacob Missmer and Lawrence Sent
man we're elected.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30
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or, MEMORIAL HALL, Centennial Art Gallery In
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to the
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30
Qyhiua ana Glassware.
Enmber 1ealers.

NEW YARD.
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
Will md they can purchase all kinds of BUILDING
MATERIAL at the lowest market rates,
at the NEW YARD OF
GILMORE d HEwES, FRONT AND PINE STs.,
VINO have constantly on hand a complete assort-
ment OF everything in the building line
WHITE PINE AND HEMLoCK BILL LUMBER
SPECIALITY.
Particular attention given to sale of Lumber in
carload lots. ..
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30

900 PIANOS AND ORGANS, NEW
OOO and Second hand Of nrst-cass makers,
will be sold at Lower Prices for cash, install
ments or for rent In city country, during these
hard times and the Holidaysby HORACE WATERS
| a. SON, 4s1 Broadway, than ever before offered In
New York. Agents wanted to sell Waters new
Scale Pianos, and Concerto Organs. Illustrated
Catalogues mailed. Great inducements 10 the trade
A large discount to Teachers Ministers, Churches,
Lodges, Schools, etc. novS0-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-30

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