Middletown transcript., 1875-06-19
Forest Presbyterian church.

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A meeting Of the Lot Holders of the Fores
Presby terian Cemetery was held in the lee
ture room of the church on last Saturda,
afternoon, and was called to order by elect
ing Joseph Roberts, Chairman, and appoint
ing Charles Derrickson, Secretary. The OBJ
ject Of the meeting was to consider improve
ments upon the cemetery. After considerable
pleasant discussion it was deemed advisable
as the first step, to erect an iron fence on thu
front, also suitable fence in the rear, ant
sides. Il was thought that the above i'm
provements might be accomplished for abou
$1,000 to $1,000; but, in order that the cos
might be more definitely ascertained, a com
mittee, consisting Of R. 7. Cochran, Andrew
Eliason and R. A. Cochran, was appointed
to procure estimates and report the same te
an adjourned meeting to be held on Saturday,
the 26th inst, at clock P. NJ. Judging
from the interest manifested by those present
we would infer that they "meant business :
One gentleman present offered to donate $20(
for the erection Of fences. The lot holders,
and all that are interested in the improve.
ment of the resting place Of their beloved and
honored dead, are cordially invited to hear
the report Of the committee on the 26th inst
D.
Business In Middlctown.
The Pennington reaper is being largely
manufactured this Spring, and an unusual
large amount Of repairing has caused the firm,
W. II. Barr b Co., to put on more force to
meet the additional demand upon them. W
L. Buckle 4 Son, founders. and machinists,
receive their usual spring patronage and are
busy with newjwosk and repairing. Lea 4
Gears, wagon and implement builders, seem
crowded with new work in their line. The
manufacture Of Hamilton's phosphate drill is
lively carried on at the factory near town.
The firm of. M. Cox 4 Bro.. carriage build
ers and repsirers, are engaged in putting up
new carriages, to fill orders, and repairing a
large number of old ones 1t may be we'll to
here state that this firm has recently improved
their mandatory BY tearing down small
buildings and erecting shed, and white
washing the entire building. The mercantile
branch branch Of business is more brisk, and
we find the most Of our merchants we'll pleased
with the Spring trade. Dry goods are in ac-
tive demand, groceries are selling in good
quantities, thus pntting money in fresr circu-
lation. There is noticeable activity in
ladies' hats (those beautiful ''high-dyers'' or
whatever you call them) which are accompa-
MED by large flowers and balanced by pretty
shades Of dresses. From these indications,
and the prospect Of a large fruit crop, We may
look for great deal Of money being brought
to our town, in few msnths, to relieve or
strengthen the pockets Of its residents. 1
Odessa Items.
Lime boats are busy unloading at our
wharves.
The excursion party returned last week,
somewhat satisfied with their trip.
Our ladies have their front yards hand
somely decorated with all the choicest flowers.
Base Ball has been revived causing some
amusement and pleasure TO the boys and
young men.
A new plow has been tried BY some Of our
enterprising men,. which they think is 'sthe
thing.
H....l...:.. 80 = t,orf d.,rsr and than will
follow raspberries. Cherries are now being
shipped in good quantities.
A party, travelling through our town few
nights since, was 30 bewildered as to get lost,
on account either Of the darkness or being
very deeply engaged in thought
Children's Day Sunday passed off very
pleasantly. The church was most beautifully
decorated. There was a plainness and neat
ness about the whole affair that made mark
ed effect upon all present. DR.. Matlack did
not, however, deliver his sermon until the
evening, and it was talented effort on his
part. The afternoon address by Rev. ]. E.
Bryan was spicy and brief. Mr.. Appleton
the superintendent, delivered a very interest
ing address on Sunday Schools and their
conducive effects. A liberal collection was
taken from the children. HExIcoN.
Peninsula Agricultural & Pomological
! Association.
The Board Of Managers are very busy at
work upon the Fair Grounds, making every
preparation for the coming exhibition, Orto-
ber 9Th, 7th and 9th. The grounds viii be
opened to exhibitors, October 5th, to enable
them to arrange their articles and place their
stock in readiness for the opening on the
morning Of the 9Th. The Ladies Department
will be provided with a new building 50 feet
long and 40 feet wide shingle roof and well
lighted by large windows. The plans are
now being prepared and we learn the work
will soon be under contract. The Press will
be provided with reporters gallery apart
frem the judges stand, but sufficiently near
to be advised Of the progress Of the trials o.
speed The musicians win also have Their
Ht&uu hpdEt iIOH tuS IVY AnouSS'
ment will be offered to make the coming ex.
hibition attractive to all classes of producers
and the order preserved upon the grounds
last year will be sufficient guarantee o
what may be expected at the hands Of tb'
same committee, particularly when clothed
with authority Of law, such as the act Of in
corporation granted by the late General As
sembly confers upon the managers.
The Catalogue of Premiums are now being
printed, and will seon be distributed by th'
Secretary. The judges of the several classe'
have been notified Of there appointment ant
the whole management seem alive to the worl
before them. Doubtless larger conccurs'
Of people will visit the grounds this year thar
last, and we learn the board are endeavorinl
to have the Railroad Company to stop th,
trains in close proximity to the grounds
which, If done, must insure a largely in
creased attendance. The premiums for trial
Of speed has been increased nearly double 0
last year, and the lovers of fne trotting, san
voice Of spool Seller, may anticipate rar
treat next October.