Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-28
The New Market.

THE OPENING, THIS MORNING a QUIET PosEssIoN
Without any pre-arranged programme OF for
mality in the opening the stall renters took pos
session of the new market, this morning, and
exposed their respective commodities for sale.
Though there was no rush, the market was well
patronized many of the visitors, OF course, COM
ing through curiosity.
Many of the butchers made very handsome
display Of meat, and were handsomely rewarded.
The middle aisle OF the main wing is the main
thoroughfare, all the stalls being occupied.
Some OF the farmers have not yet taken posses
sion, but will in week or two. The fish market
in the rear end Of the southern wing is great
improvement over any in the city, and every
thing looks 80 neat and clean that their stock
goes of readily. Upon the whole every body
seemed pleased and the successful opening
argues well for the future success Of the new
market
MEATa
W. P. Seal, Of Christiana Hundred. who has
served his customers for IA years in Ith street
market, now deals out mutton, lamb and veal
from stall No. II. His display is fine.
t. W. Thackery, who il represented by his
brother, A. O. Thackery, an experienced butcher
has leased stall 81 middle aisle, for the sale of
beef
E. H. Hoagand, well known in the western
part OF the city, has settled himself down in the
middle aisle for the sale of the best beef that
grows on hoofs. His old customers will find
him.
middle aisle, and will be sure to do his share Of
trade il poiteness, industry aud strict attention
to business will insure success.
John W. Butler, beef butcher, is ON hand with
a fine display at stall No. 49, He has withdrawn
from % street, and can be always found as
above.
Pierce Gould, the well known 4th street
butcher, is established at stall rs for the sale Of
choice beef.
James Sawdon has leased stall IL, where he
will dispense beef in llmitless quantities for gold
or greenbacks
j. S. Graham, who formerly presided in stall
20, 4th street, now reigns at stall so, middle
aisle.
w. Martin has taken stall 30, near the South
end of main aisle. His bsef recommends itself
Winfield S. Starr is star that shines from
stall 60 in the middle aisle. His beef will do fol
Kings, Princes and common people to feed on
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
John Bowers, who has been in the produce
| business for years and now has a stand at 5tl
and King, eau be found henceforth at stalls
and A. He does not give up the old stand how
ever.
Capt ]. NJ. Stewart has engaged in the sal,
Of poultry, cheese, butter, eggs &c, at stall Al
| The Capt. was police sergeant for several year
and has enough friends and acquaintances Il
assure him good run OF custom
| Woodward, have opened at stalls 45 and 46 witt
fruit and general produce They are well locat
ed on the King street side. Housekeepers cal
get supply there.
Hugh L. Bates has stall 40 for the sale o
poultry, eggs, butter, cheese, &c, &c. He ma
be found TO right Of lower King street entrance
c. Messick will sell country produce "as lo'
as anybody" from stalls IS and 40 King stree
side. He invites consumers to call.
Buckingham Co. are handsomely fitted u
between the TWO third street entrances for th
sale of butter, cheese, mince meat, came
fruits, lSc and are making things lively in tbs
quarter, They have clock overhead 10 kee
time for the butchers and buyers.
Mrs Hand the energetic fruit and yegetabl
dealer, 10 we'll known in the King ct. Market.
ON hand at Stalls % and 80 King, street sid'
near the South entrance Persons buying
her get their moneys worth.
, FISH.
. The fish market occupies the west side of III
market, in the rear of Brsdfords paint stor
There may be seen behind the counters IL
familiar faces Of the enterprisng j. Pardee, IL
obliging S. W. Davis and the good-natured {
W. Powell. These gentlemen are all from 2t
/, street, they understand their busness and vi
make a creditable fish market TO which buye
o with the cash will come in droves.