Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-18

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ELKToN, Nov. 1l.--Mrs. Martha Strickland
widow lady residing in this town, was
thrown from carriage last evening and
probably fatally injured. She had been visit
ing in the country and was returning home
with her daughter, Mrs Henry Yinsinger, and
the latters two children. Mr.. Vinsinger, in
another carriage, drove short distance
ahead Mrs. Strickland WAS driving, and when
the wheels ran into ditch two feet deep her
little grandson, who was on the front seat
with her lost his balance and fell
out. In attempting to catch him
Mrs. Strickland fell to the ground on her
head and shoulders, injuring her spine, so
that she was unable to assist herself. She
was placed on II bed and brought home and
physicians ht once summoned, but they ex-
pressed no hope of her recovery. Mrs, Strick-
land is the mother OF D. Taylor Strickland,
formerly in the employ of the Harlan Il Hol-
lingsworth CO., Wilmington. now engaged in
building cars in Japan for the government of
that country
The NJ. l.. pulpit. which has been vacant
for several months owing to the resignation
Of Rev. Vaughan Smith, has been filled by
Presiding Elder AIatlack. Rev. Walter Avery
will take charge next Sunday.
ELKToN, Nov. 10. - There were many
drunken men and much rowdyism in the
streets Saturday night Whether anticipa-
ton OF total abstinence after May 1st, when
the local option goes into effect, has increased
the thirst of Elkton drinkers is u question
open for discussion.
The exciting incident of Saturday night
was the attack on George Smith, Il colored
Democrat by about 80 Republican negroes
The latter had probably been fired with en-
thusiasm at gathering Of party brethren of
both colors at Cherry Hill to celebrate the
election of Garfield and Arthur, The inter-
ference of white friends saved Smiths bacon.
An investigation of the case to-day before u
magistrate is promised.
A North Carolina darkey who has been here
for several months and is not of the character
agreeable to some of the Elkton darks was
assaulted on Saturday night ut tho Howard
House, but he proved too active for them.
ELKroN, Nov. 12.-The drunken woman
arrested on Monday evening while attempting
to enter Squire Foard's residence was
accorded hearing yesterday. She gave the
name of Mary Mclaughlin aud by her manner
and conversation indicated that she had seen
better times. She showed evidences Of in
sanity and expressed great desire for the
return of bottle of whisky the Sheriff took
from her when she was arrested. She
admitted that she had been in Mt. Hope
Hospital, and the impression is that she
escaped from that institution.
The ladies of the various religious denom-
nations Will give supper in the hall next
week for the benefit of the poor and destitute
Of the town and vicinity.
ELKToN, Nov 16.-The proposed Republi-
can demonstration at Cherry Hill in honor of
the success of Garfield aud Arthur did not
come off on Saturday evening, but was post
poned until day this week.
1t is reported that cattle are dying in some
parts of the county from eating acorns which
are an unusually large crop this fall.
John Pryor, Of Elk Neck, discharged both
barrels Of his gun at rabbit, one day last
week. The weapon clicked" him ON the
nose. disiiguring that organ, and bunny
escaped without oven scratch.
Ogletown, Del, is the dryest place on the
Peninsula, If reports be true. A gentleman
from Whereabouts in Elkton yesterday stated
TINT for weeks the inhabitants had been
forced to use cider for washing and other
purposes, the wells having failed entirely to
supply water. .....
Hon. Jacob Tome and W. ]. Jones, ESQ.
his attorney, started to-day on weeks trip
through Pennsylvania and New York to look
after Mr. Tones interests IN those states.
Thomas bremen, ESQ, of this town, has
sold his Rehoboth farm to Thomas Drein of
Wilmington.
During the absence of John Lockley, horti-
culturist, from his home yesterday, some one
invaded his premises and stole Il number of
valuable plants.
A venerable son Of the Emerald Isle, resid-
ing short distance from town. came in bright
and carly Sunday morning to dispose of his
butter and eggs. Finding all the stores
closed he began to think the whole town had
died during the night, but learning, upon in
qniry that it was Sunday lie made quick steps
for home.