Middletown transcript., 1875-04-03
Odessa Items.
tba rr,hnnf tiit,u take place te-a -aaY

The school tfectiUn takes place te-eag
Mr.. Hyatt has sold his large lot Of furs.
A good many ducks have been killed by
sportsmen on the creek lately.
Carpenterug work is not very brisk this
spring, owing TO the scarcity of money.
The farmers are busy trimming their
orchards, in the hope of large crop of fruit.
May their hopes be realized. tf
Mr. Edward Silcox, late proprietor of the
Odessa hotel, has given way to the new land
lord, Mr.. Paullin, of New Jersey.
Mr.. John Atherly, one Of our oldest eiti-
zens has been very i'll, bat is now greatly i'm
proved.
A juvenile string band has been organized
among the boys, and it promises to be an A..
No. l. affair.
Mr.. Clayton Wildes, lare of Middletown,
has opened his tlone starr clothing house in
this town.
Mr.. Hoffecker has taken the contract for
lighting the street lamps during the coming
season. :.
Mr. Rose is erecting handsome portico to
his dwelling, which will materially improve
Its appearance.
Mr.. Long, the stage driver, has been very
i'll for several weeks, and as yet there appears
to be no marked change for the better.
The sloop, Olivia, has begun her summer $
work, having made her first trip Of the sea-
son last week, with grain TO Philadelphia.
The 25th ult., 'tmoving day was busy
time in town. Many of the citizens changed
residences and number left town altogether.
Mr.. Townsend, who has long been resi-
dent of this place, is about to soon leave for
San Saber, Texas, where he will reside, with
his family.
The funeral of Mrs. Skellenger took place
last Wednesday afternoon. The services were
conducted in Drawyer's Church. Interment
in the cemetery.
The Town election for three commissioners
for two years, ia place of Messrs. j. L. Glib
son, VIM. Polk and c. Watkins, will be held
next Monday, at the hotel.
The Bazaar" passed off very nicely 1t
was, as indicated, a unique affair. The
tables were filled with fancy articles, and
such edibles as could not fail to please the
most fastidious. A Gypsey encampment was
leading feature and was novel scene. The
music, by the Social Orchestra, was rendered
in their best style, and added greatly to the
enjoyment of the occasion. Several pieces Of
vocal music were rendered with fine effect.
Masonic Funeral.
The funeral ceremonies of VIM. F. Hilyard,
late telegraph operator at Middletown depot,
on Monday afternoon, were performed with
Masonic rites, under charge Of Union Lodge,
No. 5, A. F. A. NJ, of which Mr.. II. was a
member. The members of the lodge attended
in full dress. A large number Of the tele-
graph operators in the employ of the P. W.
l. B. R. R. Co., were also in attendance, a
special car having been placed at their ser
vice by the company. The obsequies wers
conducted in the NJ. f. Church, by Rev. L.
Q. Matlack, D.. D., pastor, in presence of a
large assemblage Of friends.
improvements.
Notwithstanding the general complaint o.
dullness in some branches of trade, a few Of oul
citizens are putting up new buildings or other.
wise improving their property. This activity
is very encouraging to business, giving the
future brighter aspect. Mr.. George Echen.
hofer has erected neat one-story meat store
on the lot adjoining his house on Main street
which be will soon occupy Mr.. Cliintor
Hall is building himself dwelling houst
two stories and half high, on Crawford St
Mrs. Mcclure is adding front building tc
her heuse on the same street. Mr.. G. w. W
Naudain has commenced altering and repair
ing his house on the corner of Main and BroaG
streets. He is fitting up the front rooms fol
his dry goods and grocery store deeming th'
central location better for his customers ani
the trade.
Death of George Derrickson, Esq.
George Derrickson, Esq, whose severe i'll
ness we alluded to last week died Friday
night.
Mr.. Derrickson only lacked a few weeks o
being 70 years Of age. He had been a resi-
dant of 0f Gaoroac u,pdrad aoorJ al n;
life. By careful management he had accum
ulated considerable property. On the organ
ization of the Citizens Bank Of MiddletowI
in 1860, Mr.. Derrickson was chosen il presi
dent which position he held until 1870 whel
he resigned.
The funeral Of Mr.. Derrickson, on Tuesda,
afternoon, was attended by a large numbe
Of friends and sympathizers. The President
Directors and Cashier, of the Bank, of whcl
he was SO long President, attended in body
wearing scarfs upon their arms, in respect +
the deceased The services were conducte
by Rev DR.. Patton of the Presbyterian
church, assisted by Rev. Wm. C. Butler, G
St. AIMS P. E. Church, Of which Mr.. D. wa
a member. The pail bearers were Messrs
Charles Beasten, John A. Reynolds, H.
Willis, E. W. Lockwood, Charles Tatman
Jr. and Hon. B. 7 Biggs.
Stock Sales-G:ood Prices.
S. NJ. Enos, auctieneer, makes the follow
ing report Of his work of the past season
During the winter and spring he sold %
horses for S31, ,435, or at an average Of Sl42,
"a per head. Of cattle he sold 23O head 70
So, 224, or at an average of Sal per head
Total sales $40, 659
AT the sale Of Mr.. Charles T. Ford, nea
McDonough, on the Oath February last,
sold l3 horses and mules at an average G
$3.50 per head. The horses brought as hig
as $125, Sl4O and $l75; the mules, $3.50 an
$500 per pair He sold also 20 cows at a
average of $65.s5, ranging from 500 to $l2
the highest prices being $50, 500, $l02
$l2l. Also heifers ranging from $52 t
$72.50 per head, averaging $63.s7 per head