Middletown transcript., 1877-03-03
SATURDAY. MoRNINe. MAROH ;. Ia77.
LOCAL AND STATE AFFAIRS.

The ship-bullding interests OF MllIoru are
looking up, several contracts for new vessels
having already been made.
Kent county farmers have agreed to form
an Agricultural Association and have asked
the Legislature for charter.
Ezekiel Jones' Of Pennington, went to Phil
adelphia week before last TO have cancer
removed from his mouth, and died under the
operation.
George Thompson, of Mill Creek, had four
and half bushels Of clover seed, which he
had just cleaned, stolen from his granary one
night last week.
The Delaware river steamboats, are being
touched up with paint and overhsuled gener-
ally at the Wilmington yards preparatory to
summer operations.
The organ of the Presbyterian Church has
been thoroughly cleaned and tuned this
week. The work was done by Prof. J. H.
Bleyer, of Wilmington.
John W. Evans, Esq, Of Newark, one Of
the Trustees of the Poor Of this county, had
para'ytic stroke at bis home, last Saturday
evening. He is recovering
EN- Parry, at present resident at Middle
town, has published challenge, in the Will
mington Gazate, to Harry Ewing, for a pig
con match for the championship.
Blue birds, black birds and robins have
made their appearance in large numbers
This is about as good an indication of the
approach Of spring as need be wanted.
Miss Mary Niles, only surviving child of
Hezekiah Miles, author of Niles Register, was
struck with paralysis at The Old Ladies
Home, in Wilmington, few days ago.
Mr.. G. T. Poulson, formerly Of Whining
ton, died in Philadelphia, of paralysis, last
Saturday. He was printer and served as a
soldier in the 4th Del Regiment in the late
war. age SO.
The Wilmington Conference of the NJ. E.
Church, will meet at Milford on Wednesday
next, 7th. Great preparations have been
made by the Milford folks for the preachers
accommodation.
Mr.. George Echeubofer, butcher of this
town, slaughtered hog on last Monday, |
which weighed Eve hundred and fifty pounds
net. It was Of the Chester White breed and
beautiful specimen of that stock of hogs.
Richard S. Culbrsth, Of Smyrna, IA last
years grai aiuate of Harvard, has been offered
and has accepted one Of the masterships Of
Latis and mathematics in ST. Marks Academy,
scarborough, Mass, at a salary of $1,000.
AT one Of the Wilmington shipyards on
Monday Henry Hugg, one of the wOrkmen,
met with very painful and probably serious
accident by the breaking Of plank. Another
workman, Daniel Gibbs, was preeipitated
into the creek and not much hurt.
The Wilmington common council has pass
ed bill providing for change in the pre-
sent law in relation to city elections. The
bill provides that voter at a city election
must have as a qualification to vote city
tax receipt instead Of county tax receipt as
at present
Resignation.
WIN. Reynolds, Esq, rendered to Governor
Cochran, on Wednesday, formal rssigna-
ton Of the Office of Adjutant General. The
Governor has not yet selected successor,
though he will probably soon have applicants
enough.
Town Election.
The charter election Of Middletown for COM
missioners, assessor, treasurer and alderman
will take place, next Monday. Thus far we
have neither seen nor heard Of any tickets,
but presume, as the officers whose term is
about to expire, have given general satistae-
tion. tbey will be reelected without oPposi-
ton. Let us have peace.
Photographs.
The photographs taken by Mr.. Forbes at
his GALLERY in this town are Of as good work
manship and fine finish as taken at many gal
ler;ss in the cities. An examination of them
will prove it, he will remain in Middletown
but few weeks longer, and people who de-
sire photographs should moi miss SO excellent
an opportunity to get good ones.
Fox Chase.
The lovers Of the fox chase had quite treat
on Monday last by letting fox loose at the
railroad depot in Middletown, and long before
the hour for Reynard to take bis departure
for more congenial cline, the sporting pop
rletion assembled TO witness the sport. After
making circle Of few miles the fox made
cood his escape. and although the chase was
mt as successful as anticipated, yet it afforded
some amusement to those fond of the sport.
Another Fire In the Country.
last Friday night the house on a small
farm belonging to Tilghman Foxwell, and
occupied by John Barber, near the Blackbird
eamp-meeting woods, was totally consumed
bv Ere. with nearly all its contents. Mr..
Barber and his family just had time to get
ont With such clothing as they could catch
nm. It was raining very hard at the time
and they took refuge in the barn, until the
peighbors, especially Mr.. Blindt assisted
them. in the morning. II is supposed the fire
originated BY smoking meat in the kitchen
loft Loss, $500 or S6OOi no Insurance
Smyrna Times.
sales or Personal Property.
The following sales of personal property
will be made in this vicinity on the dates
named
Mrs. E. NJ. scOwdrick, MiddletOwn, March
3rd.
J. q. Richards, Summit Bridge, March 9th.
Thomas Davidson and E. W Lockwood,
Admrs., Pivot Bridge, March 9Th.
VIM. r. Rothwell, Levels, March 7th.
Sheriffs Sale-J. W. YaRdegrifts personal
property, near Smyrna, March 9th.
VIM. Dudley, Odessa, March 18Th.
Francis Murray, Warwick, March l4th.
j. o. Hamilton, St. Georges, March 18th.