Middletown transcript., 1877-09-15

! 900 baskets. This supposlng that the wa
d shipments have been about one-third Of I
1 rail shipments would make the number abe
100000 baskets, considerably short Of I
lowest Of the estimates in the spring, tA
was, we believe, 3, ,7oO, 900.
Temperance Reading Roona.
On Tuesday evening last, the Gospel Ter
perance Reading Room was thrown open {
the accommodation Of the public. This add
ton to the temperance cause in Middleton
cannot help but prove of great benefit both
the young and the old. The ladies are entitIe
to the praise for this move, and through the
unceasing efforts they have accomplished muC
good. Quite happy party assembled st Il
room on Tuesday evening, end dedicated it
cause Of temperance BY singing gospel hymn
cordial greetings, refreshments, and happinel
generally. Rev. Mr.. Martindale, appeared I
be extremely joyous, (but be is always in ths
mood whenever you mention temperance t
him), as he is an ardent worker for the cause
and never lets an opportunity pass to say some
thing in its favor. We were only sorry tha
the room was not larger, as all could not ge
in and have it comfortable, but it being th
opening night, it was not expected that thert
would be room for ALL The refreshment par
Of the programme was decided success, fol
there was plenty and to spare. It has beer
suggested that badge be worn BY the mem.
bers of the order, and as it has been the custom
in other localities, probably it would not be Out
of place in Middletown.
A wild Man.
Iti reported that there is wild man in
habiting the swamp on the line Of the J. 4 B.
Railroad between Glendale and Robbins. He
is described as being tall, light featured and
wears very long hair which hangs down his
back in profusion. When seen he Is in nearly
a nude condition, and always wears smile.
Engineer Lane and several of the train hands
who have seen him frequently, say that be Is
really strange looking creature. On the ap-
proach Of the train, be comes out Of the woods
towards the railroad tack and when the cars
have passed be leaps back into his hiding-place
again. Who or what he can be- thus far seems
to be a mystery .-B BrsaEpater light.
Rig Peaches or Mig Mistake. vvhiehl
We received basket of very large peaches
rom Mrs. Sarah D. Walker. Some Of them
measured eight and nine inches in diameter,
WoTrorJc r,rnl.a-Z ID -. -
ired, and is only sbout six acres; but it pro-
luces very fine fruit, and coming to perfection
! little late is sure to bring good prices. She
old her fruit Saturday at $3.50 per basket
Gazette.
[Come friend johnson take little of the
ize of those peaches or we win think you have
cen going back on the temperance cause, and
hat you couldn't see straight enough to tell |
art load Of pumpkins from basket of peaches.
ut stick to the size and we win all yield the
aim to Min Greek. Mrs. Walker ought to |
ave taken them to the Philadelphia Exhibi-
on. It was a shame to sell such fruit for
l.5o when people down here got $3.50 and
$50 for little Pullens and Susquehannas not
luch more than one-third as big .-TRASsCRrPr. / |
ne DsIasxars BIbls sOsissy.
The Bible Society, announced to meet ii this
'wn on Thursday, was not largely attended
Z members from q distance. Hon. b. N.
ates, president, Rev. 7. F. PIummer, secre-
ry, e. r. Taylor, treasurer, and two or three
hers. DR.. Sheldon, Of the N. ]. Bible So
ETY., were about all the members in attend
ice from beyond Middletown. Two sessions
ere held, one in the afternoon: the other in
g evening. At the first session the report of
. Board Of Managers was presented giving
account Of the workings Of the society dur
g the past year. Mr.. 3. T. Taylor, trea-
rer, also presented his report Of the financial
ndition Of the society. It was read, and ap-
owed BY the Auditing Committee. Mr.. Tay-
/ then offered his resignation Of the ofice Of
aasurer, which, at his request, was accepted,
d resolution making proper recognition Of
) services was adopted. Secretary Plummer,
I'M the committee appointed at last meeting
visit and confer with the Bible Societies in
mt and Sussex, reported that nothing def
To had been accomplished in the matter OF
President Bates was elected delegate to the
mt county society, to meet at Camden this
sek.
The proceedings of the meeting were ordered
be printed in pamphlet form.
I
At the evening session Hon. D. n. Bates
ID an interesting paper giving short his
-ical account Of the society, from its organi-
ton in 1873 till the present time. The paper
IS very interesting and was listened to with
arked attention by the congregation that
d assembled to witness the proceedings. At
2 close Of Judge Bates reading a resolution
tending to him the thanks Of the society for
was presented and unanimously adopted.
. Sheldon was then :called on and delivered
animated address on the history and labors
the Princeton College Bible Society and
ler matters Of interest.
The regular election for officers was held,
d Judge Bates re-chosen president; Mr..
ummer, secretary, and Mr.. Morrow, of VIII
ngton, treasurer, Vice Mr. Taylor resigned.
lsAonest COmmisston Men.
rrespondense Of Every Evening and Commercial.
DEL, Sept. 6.-The peach season
nearly over, and our farmers are now set !
ng down in earnest to their fall work
lille great many growers have realized
m sufficient to cover all incidental expenses
ring the season, some Of the commission men
We made more. A gentleman near this
Aces who has been shipping to ''weIl-known
d reliable firm in New York has discovered
lere his profits went. Two weeks since be
ipped fifteen crates of extra fne peaches to /.
w York. A near relative happening to pass
. store where they were exposed to sale, and
serving the name Of the shipper, stepped in
d inquired the price. as per crate,n
ickly replied the shrewd agent. The sale
IS consummated, and the relative departed.
le sale was duly reported to the gentleman
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