Middletown transcript., 1876-09-30
Last Sundays storm.

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along the latter stream-the county bridg'
which spans it at Cooch's bridge, about 2.
miles from Newark, was carried off as wa
also that at Dayett's mill, short distance
below-on the road from st. Georges to New
ark. The dams Of Dayetts and Smalley'l
mills were broken, and large culvert on th'
farm of John Ludden, between Christians
and New Castle was washed out, greatly i'm
peding travel. The dam at Noxentown mil
was broken as were also, it is said, the dam
Of Smiths mill, neaf McDonough, and Har
mans, near Townsend. Many cornfeldl
which CHANGED to be low were submerged and
where the shocks which were blown down or
Sunday week, had not been set up, the corr
must be badly damaged Much other damage
was done VI which is not reported.
Highwsy Robbery.
On Wednesday morning about 8. Is o'clock,
George Lewis, farmer, left his home near
Christiana, for the purpose of coming to the
Wilmington market. He had with him about
$I70, with which he intended to pay the in
terest on mortgage held against his farm by
parties in Wilmington Just as he reached
Churchman'S Lane about two miles this side
Of Christiana, three tramps sprang suddenly
from behind large tree and leaped upon the
wagon. They instantly pulled Mr.. Lewis out
Of the wagon, and one Of them threw guam
tity of sand into his eyes. They then tore
his coat and vest of, and after beating him
until be was insensible, they robbed him and
threw his body over the fence into an adjoin-
ing lot. Mr.. Lewis recovered consciousness
in about an hour, and started along the road
towards Wilmington. He had gone but q
short distance when he found his team hitch
ed to fence, when be got into the wagon
and drove home, reaching there shortly after
o'clock. Later in the morning he came to
Wilmington, and gave information of the
outrage to the proper authorities. On ac-
count of the suddeaness of the attack, and the
binding effects of the sand thrown into his
eyes, Mr.. Lewis was unable to recognize his
assailants. He will give liberal reward for
their arrest and conviction. Win. Papers.
Middletown Fall Trade.
A goodly portion of our space is taken up
this week with new advertisements by Mid
dletown business men, who seek thus TO call
the attention Of the public to the large stocks
of goods which they have laid in for the Fall
and Winter trade. Our merchants are enter
prising men and show their appreciation of
the motto "a nimble six-pence is better than
a slow shilling by Offering their goods at
prices slightly above wholesale rates. They
keep large stocks on hand SO as 10 be able to
crafty the tastes and wishes, as near as pos
sible, Of everyone. Mr.. John B. Roberts an
nounces this week an immense stock of stoves,
heaters and ranges Of every variety and style
and his intention to sell them at low prices.
Messrs. Eliason b Benson also advertise 9
heavy stock OF the same wares. S. M. Rey-
nolds has his column filled with an attractive
advertisement Of his large and complete stock
of fall and winter goods in endless variety
and STYLE Messrs VIM. b. Moere b Co. and
G. W. W. Naudain also invite the public to
an inspection Of their stocks Of goods now
upon their shelves, complete in every partic-
ular. In addition to these Messrs. Eliason
Bros, Tatman and Stephens have their stores
filled to overfowing with new and excellent
goods for the season, while s. R Estes h Co.
promise to furnish ready-made clothing for
all. People who attend the fair next week
will act the part of wisdom if they will call
upon some or all of our merchants, and take
home with them supply Of goods at the
cheap rates at which they are now offering
them.
Kent County Fair.
The fair of the Kent county (Md.) Agricul-
tural Society, held on their grounds, at Wor-
ton, this week, was one of the most successful,
in point of interest, that have been held for
several years. The different departments were
well filled, making display creditable to the
people of old Kent. The Ladies' department,
particularly, attracted much attention from
the great number of goods exhibited, evidenc-
ing that the ladies of Kent are industrious
and determined to do their part. As usual
much interest centred in the races. All the
purses were filed, some having seven or eight
entries.
The first race on the opening day, Tues
day, was for year old colts and was won BY
W. A. Kennedy's g Pilot Boy, in two con-
secutiye heats. Time, 3:4l3, 3'43.
The second race, for minute horses, was
won by H. n. Smiths 6 g Grey Eagle
Seven horses trotted in this race and as some
Of them were well matched, the race was quite
spirited, the full FIVE heats having to be trot-
ted to decide it. On the first heat Joseph Cat
Inns G Bay Charlie came out first, followed
closely by H. H. Smiths 6 Grey Eagle, I'd
E. H. Thomas b Odessa. On the second
heat Odessa came out lst; Bay Charlie I'd !;
Grey Eagle Sd. The third heat was taken
by Grey Eagle, Bay Charlie being second and
R. T. Clayton's m Bohemia Girl third
Odessa having broken and fallen to the rear
came in sixth. The 4th and 9Th heats were
taken by Grey Eagle, Bay Charlie being I'd
and Odessa Sd. Time, 2:47. 2:52, 2:53, 2:553,
2:533.
SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY race, for
four year olds. Purse $50. Three entries.
Won in two heats by Geo. Beck's m Star
light Bess.
Second race. For 2:45 horses. Five en-
tries. The horses being well matched this
became another spirited and interesting trot.
The first heat was taken by W. W. Stephens
r m Darning Needle, James Johnson's ch 6
Stonewall, coming in I'd and w. Bewley's b
m Fannie Fern Sd, E. H. Thomas b 6 Odessa
4th, and R. T. Clayton's m Lady Thornton
9Th. The second heat was repetition Of the
first On the Sd heat Stonewall came in lst,
Darning Needle I'd, Odessa Sd, Fannie Fern
4th and Lady Thornton 5th. Fourth heat
Stonewall lst, Fannie Fern I'd, Lady Thorn
ton Sd, Darning Needle 4th, Odessa 5th.-
Fifth heat-Fannie Fern lst, Lady Thornton
I'd, Darning Needle Sd, Odessa 4th, Stone