Middletown transcript., 1876-01-15
Local and State Affairs.

0OOd1 ouu Obdt0 AuoAl0s
Items Of Local Interest.
The first snow, Of any amount, Of the sea
son fell on Wednesday.
An O. essa lady treated her New Year call
ers to butter-milk instead Of wine.
The usual services at st. Annes Churc
will be held on Sunday, the rector having re
covered from his recent illness.
George W. Ingram, real estate agent, ha
sold the farm Of Mrs. Joseph E. johnson
near McDonough, Del, 70 2. A. Pool, 2S
acres for $Is.6oo.
Rev. DR.. Patton will preach at the chape;
atArmstrongs, on (to-morrow) Sabbath after
noon, at 8 o'clock. Subject: David ant
Goliah.
e. r Cochran, Esq, requests us to acknow
ledge for him the receipt from Hon. Thos. F
Bayard the Congressional Record of the las
Congress, with many thanks to the donor.
+ Extra Meetings.
The services 10 the Methodist Church bav'
been attended by large congregations. Dur
ing the week to come there will be preaching
every night. Rev. Messrs. Kennedy, Bristor.
Killiam and Bryant, have been engaged for q
sermon each during the week to come.
Kent Co. (Gd.) Agricultural Society.
At the annual meeting of stockholders held
last week at Hanesville, the following officers
were chosen President, J. T. Skirven Vice
Pres, Isaac Parsons; Recording Secretary,
y. P. Nicholson Cor Sec., VIC Stephens;
Treasurer, s. vannort; Librarian, E. J.
Watson. egs
sheriA~ ny Candidates.
The candidates for the Democratic nomina-
ton for sheriff are Geo. G. Ward, and Benz
Morris, of Wilmington, John W. Whiteman,
of White Clay Greek, Isaac Grubb, of New
Cas,le, (of cousey and VIM. N. Wilson. Of
Appoquinimink.
The Republican candidates are H H. Nc
Mullen, Hiram W. Moore, VIM. A. Hukill.'
new Sensation.
This is the title eli an entertainment 10 be
given in the Town Hall next Tuesday even
ing. II will consist Of variety of perform
ances-magic, social andinstrumental music,
dancing etc. Of its character we cannot
speak from personal knowledge but We are
assured BY the managers that it is Of q very
genteel, moral tore and well worthy, in
every way, the patronage of pleasure seekers.
Citisens' Natienal Bank.
The election for nine directors Of the Citi-
zens National Bank of Middletown on Tues
day resulted in the reelection of the board of
last year, as follows Henry Clayton, B T..
Biggs, b. Gibbs, john A. Reynolds, James
Culbertson, E. c. Fenimore, N. E. Walker,
j. B. Cazier and Joseph Biggs. At subse-
quent meeting Of the directors Henry Clayton
was re-elected President. No change in the
other Offices of the bank.
Bank Elsetisn.
At the annual election for Directors by the
stockholders OF the New Castle County Ma
tional Bank of Odessa, held at their banking
house on Wednesday, Jan 9Th, the following
gentlemen were chosen to serve the ensuing
year: Charles Tatman, Henry Davis, John
Appleton, H. N. Willis, Samuel Pennington,
WIN. Polk, s. r. Shallcross, John G. Corbit
and Columbus Watkins. The latter being in
the place Of Chas. Beasten, Esq, resigned.
At subsequent meeting Of the directors
Charles Tatman, Esq, was reelected Presi-
N:h.~r Noe
Piana.g and alssiding Mile.
Mr.. E. worden, is extensively engaged
at his mills in Smyrna, in the business Of
planning aud moulding and the mandatory
OF sAsh, dcors and blinds. His work is we'll
done and is offered at city prices. He also
keeps jon hand large stock of white pine,
bemloek and other lumber. In their season
be makes peach baskets in large quantities
and sells Them on reasonable terms. He en-
ploys large force Of workmen and will no
doubt execute all orders given him with
prompfnessand TO the satisfaction Of al who
VIII give him trial.
Fsrs Inssrance Company.
At the annual election for directors Of the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
St. Georges and .Appoquinimink Hundreds.
4 held at Odessa, on Monday the Sd inst, the
I gfolapwipg wsee chnsen@onfhe ensuing year
Henry Davis Charles fstlnAp. H. y. Willits,
Colin Ferguson, C. Watkins, John o. Corbit
and Wn. Polk.
John G. Corbit, Esq, was re-chosen Presi-
dent and J. c. Brown, Secretary and Trea-
surer.
The report OF the Treasurer published in
another place shows the company finances in
a good condition.
sunaay sehosl Entertainnent.
An entertainment WAS given 10 the Sabbath
school 1t Armstrong; on Thursday evening
last. II was an occasion of real enjoyment
not only with the children but parents and
friends as we'll, all uniting in making ita
success as social reunion. A substantial
supper was provided by the ladies Of the
neighborhood and a just appreciation was
shown by the manner 10 which al heartily
INDUCED The chapel was tastefuliy trimmed
with evergreen /; over the desk was an arch
forming the word Welcome, . text strictly
adhered to BY the school. Among the chief
attractions of the evening, besides the singing
Of the children, was huge Centennial tree,
laden. With oranges and gauze stockings
well-6lled with confectionery. The closing
song Of the children, SIT 10 good to be here
tonight, !" expressed fully the sentiments of
all present.
A Fact Worth Knowing.
Are you suffering with Consumption,
CouQhs. Severe Colds settled on the Breast,or
any disease Of the Throat and Lungs2 II SO,
90 to your druggist Chamberlaine. Middle
town, or n. P. Baker, 0dessa, and get q bot
tie of Boscuss's 0ssxAH SyRUp; This medi-