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Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
County.

= Coupe's circus will exhibit in Will
mington on September 26th.
= Delaware College started off with a
freshman class of twenty, this year.
- The Trustees of the Poor made visit
of inspection to the Sussex County Aims
house on Saturday. They spent Sunday
at Rehoboth.
- James Campbell, employed in the
works of the Delaware Iron Company, at
New Castle, was seriously injured Friday
last by being struck in the head by lot
Of iron.
- jeremiah Harrigan, a alaborer residing
near Hockessin, shot and killed Dennis
Shea, Sunday night last. The murder
occurred in the road, near Harrigan's
house. The murderer is in New Castle
Jail.
Three races will take place at
Scheutzen Park, Wilmington, on October
18th. The classes are: three minute,
PAGERS and trotters without record, and
two-ffty. Only Delaware horses can
enter.
-Antone Corso, desperate who at
tempted to kill the first mate of the Amer
lean barque "Abbie Bacon, ? in the Medi-
was lodged in New Castle Jail
on Monday. He was brought to America
on the vessel " "Florella, which stranded
at Lewis last week. He attempted to es-
cape but was re re-captured. His trial will
take place before the U. S. District Court
at Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
PRAYERS for the President.

In obedience to the proclamation of
Governor Hall, setting apart Tuesday last
as day of humiliation and prayer for the
wounded President, union service was
held in the Presbyterian Church
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to pray for the
President. A large and intelligent au-
dience was present, representing all the
churches OF the town. The exercises were
conducted by the pastor Of the church,
Rev. w. c. Alexander, and consisted of
prayers, singing, reading Of scriptures and
addresses. A marked feature of the meet
ing was an interesting, timely and elos
quent address by Major B. T. Biggs, who,
in a manner which touched the heart of
every one, payed most glowing tribute
to our smitten President, with whom he
has had an intimate personal acquaintance.
The exercises were participated in by
Rev. G. W. Kennedy, Rev. w. G. W.
Lewis, Rev. w. +. s. Murray and others.
1t was a most enjoyable occasion and one
long to be remembered by our church
going people.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
A Mode Home

We recently had Cd b pleasure of visiting
the country resid gnce Of Alfred Filler,
Esq, at Town g6int, Nd, and found
there one of the most delightful rural
homes that the Second district Of Cecil
county can bo3Ist of. Town Point has
long been noted as place where city peo-
pie, tired of the narts of trade, come to
gain experience in agriculture. Many
have come hut few have taken much more
than experience" away with them. The
four principal farms on the "Point,' on
all of which fine residences were built by
Philadelphians, during the late war, have
changed hands repeatedly within the
past fifteen years. Mr.. Filter bought the
second farm from the "Point'' about
three years ago. The place had been al
lowed to run down considerably by for
mer owners, but Mr.. F., in very short
time, brought about transformation that
surprised his neighbors. He now has
model little farm. Neat fences surround
it and divide it into fields. Weeds and
briars are cut down as fast as they show
themselves above ground. A substantial
barn and stables have been erected, to |
which water is conveyed by means Of a
windmill and tower. The dwelling, ten
ant house and other points on the farm are |
also supplied with water from this source.
Most of the work of improvement on the
place was done by our Middletown car
penters and, of course, was done well.
Among the luxuries Mr.. Filter has about
him are billiard room on his lawn, near
his dwelling, pretty yacht on the Bohe-
mia, and, in his stables, four handsome
trotters, three of which are able to beat
2.40 and the other with a record below
2.30. These the owner drives only for
pleasure, never allowing them on race
course. Everything about this farm is in
perfect order. There is not loose hinge,
a broken board or thing out of place.
Mr.. ritter IS gradually bringing tine faIIdi
up to high state of cultivation and has
other improvements in contemplation,
besides those already made. There is
room for more like him at Town Point.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
The Rain.

The long drought was broken on Satur-
day morning by a refreshing rain, which
was followed on Sunday evening by a
much heavier one. 1t was regular old
fashioned rain, such as everybody had
been wishing for and perhaps praying for
during the preceding two or three weeks.
It came in the form of nice little shower,
about sundown, and, in a short time, be-
gap to come down as though the bottom
OF something had fallen out. The storm
continued for several hours and the
ground was well soaked, at least to a
depth of several inches. There was vivid
lightning and terrific thunder, and be-
tween the flashes Of electricity the night
was intensely dark. Our young men
who were going on or returning from
eourting expeditions met with various
adventures in the storm and darkness.
Some had to get out and lead their horses,
others drove on the banks and overturned
their carriages. Mr.. Frank Conrey, Of
Chesapeake City, was unfortunate enough
to be one of the latter. The top of his
carriage was badly broken and he had
to drive through the rain from the scene
Of the accident, near Mr.. J. r. Hoffecker's
place, to town without the protection of
his carriage top. Mr.. Harry Walker was
another of the unfortunates. His carriage
was overturned near Odessa, on the Mid
dletewn road. He had basket of eggs
i'll the vehicle, and, in the words of Mark
Antony, =" Oh, what smash was there, my
countrymen!" Garret Ellis came along
and helped Mr.. Walker put his carriage
right side up again and he got home with
out further mishap-but he didn't bring
his eggs.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
Fair Notes.

The first race each day is for PENN
sular horses only.
Cox q Bro. expect to make fine ex-
hibition of carriages.
= The crop Of Peninsular trotters seems
to be unusually large this year.
K G. H. Adair has arrived with his two
trotters, Gray Morgan and "Olivette, 2
- One thousand entries have already
been booked in the ladies' department
alone.
= The music stand has been moved
nearer the grand stand this year, which,
by the way, is an improvement that will
be appreciated.
p. G. Green, whose advertisement is
almost constantly before the readers of the
TRANSCRIPT, expects to make a fine dis
play of carpets in the Main building.
- All the horses entered in the 2.26
class are noted trotters OF low record. In
this race the contest will be between Del
aware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
= The advertisement of the second an
nual fair of the Cecil County Agricultural
Society will be found in another column.
The fair of this society was great success
last year. 1t was largely attended by New
Castle county people and will be again
this year without doubt.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
MARYLAND Matters.

~ Cecil county Circuit Court begins on
Monday next.
A new brass band is to be organized
at Chestertown.
The Denton National Bank has COM
menced business.
= The trial of William Arrants, for the
murder of Nicholas Volcker, at Elk Neck,
last week, will, in all probability, come up
at this term of the Cecil County Court
which begins on Monday.
r. Hynson, Esq, as trustee, sold at
public sale, on last Saturday, to Capt. An
drew Woodall, the farm between GaIena
and Georgetown, known as Mt. Airy,
containing 1872 acres, at $50 per acre, aggre-
eating $3.50.
"A ten-year-old daughter Of Amor
Boyd, of Marley Mills, Cecil county, at
tempted to kindle fire with coal oil, Fri
day of last week, and an explosion of the
can followed. The child was terribly
burned and died in few hours after the
accident.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
Personal.


= Ex-sheriff John Pyle was in town
this week.
= Mr.. L. P. Mcdowell returned from
the West on Saturday.
= Miss Lizzie Buckle, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting her parents in Middletown.
- George A. Millington, proprietor of
Woodland Beach, is reported to be very
i'll.
Mr.. J. Harry Goodwin, of Philadel-
phia, the efficient chief clerk at Congress
Hall, ocean City, during the past two sea-
sons, was in town and called on the
TRANSPORT to-day.
= Miss Emma w. Kemble, of Union
county, Pa, will spend the fall and winter
with Mrs. L. A. Wilson. She will have
charge of the music classes at Bayard
Institute.
Rev. W. V. Louderbough, of Draw
yer's Presbyterian church, was one of the
temporary clerks at the recent meeting
Of New Castle Presbytery at White Clay
Creek church, and we are told filled the
office with marked ability and success.
- When Messrs. Sewell Jones, J. G.
Crouch and F. ]. Pennington went off for
their summer vacation they slipped away
quietly so that we couldn't get theirnames
in the TRANSCRIPT and tell where they
were going and what they did after
they got there. We never found them
put until they got back. Sewell and Jack
had good time at Coney Island, Long
Branch and Atlantic City, and Frank
extended his trip to Saratoga, Weaknesses
Glenn and Niagara Falls. Now we are
square with them.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
The Worton Fair.

The annual fair of the Kent County,
(Md.,) Agricultural Association opened at
Worton Station on Tuesday and closed
on Thursday. The exhibits in some de-
partlnents were quite numerous while in
others they were light. The ladies fancy
goods department was not as full as at the
last exhibition and the fruit display was
much lighter than might have been ex-
pected in the fruit growing county of ''Old
Kent" The race track was the great
centre Of interest, which is usually the
case at all agricultural fairs. The first
race on Tuesday was for 2.4S horses. Eight
started and five heats were trotted without
finishing the race. Alex. Maxwell's
"Mountain Boy won the first heat, John
Ridey's "Elwood R." the second and
third heats, Hess & Clemson's "Gilt
Edge" the fourth heat, and James T.
Earle's "Gambril Maid" the fifth heat.
In the fifth heat, "Gilt Edge" ran into
"Elwood R." threw out the driver and
wrecked the sulky. The other horses
were thrown out of the race by the con-
fusion, only three trotting around the |
course. The distance was waived by the |
judges in favor of the horses thrown out,
and the conclusion Of the race was post
poned until Wednesday. In the race for
four-year-olds, on Tuesday, there were
five entries. Aldey Clements's "Bashaw''
and W. L. Sparks Fred G.'' were dis
tanced in the first heat. J. J. Johnson's
" Fearless" won the race, with Henry c.
Hess "Flora Swing" second, J. w.
Clark's "Star" third. Time: 800, 2.59<,
800. There was fair attendance on We'd
nesday. The 2.4S race was concluded and
won by "Elwood R. - Gambril Maid
second. Time Of last heat, 2.46. The $50
race was won by w. J. Marshall's Grip
tom in three straight heats. In the 2.3S
race " Keystone Maid' was distanced in
the first heat. Edmond Bailey's "IdIe-
wild" won first money, John Ridley, Jr's.
g Elwood r. second, and Alex. Max
wells Sleepy Dave" third. Time, 2.4s,
2.46, 2.42, 2.46. The three minute race on
was won by w. j. Marsha,s
I" Ripton," James T. Earle's "Gambril
Maid second.'
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
New Castle PresbvterY.

A meeting of the New Castle Presbytery
was held this week in the White Clay
Creek Presbyterian Church, near Newark.
At the opening session on Tuesday even
ing sermon was preached by Rev. r. B.
DuVal, of Wilmington, the retiring Mod
orator. At the calling of the roll, fifty
members responded to their names. Rev.
J. I. Umstead, of Smyrna, was elected
Moderator, and Rev. w. Z. Louderbough
and Elder w. E. Gillispie were chosen
temporary clerks. At the session of
Wednesday morning Rev. w. C. Alex
ander of Middletown reported that the
committee appointed to install the Rev.
W. W. Reese, pastor of Westminster
Church, had preformed the duty assigned
them. The session of the churches of
Lewes, Rehoboth, Georgetown and Cool
Spring, asked and obtained leave to sup
ply their own pulpits until the next meet
ing of the Presbytery. At the evening
session Rev. J. McGaughey of the Pres
bytery Of Santa Fe, by invitation, ad-
dressed the Presbytery on the missionary
work in which he is engaged, and his
work was commended to the favorable
notice of our churches. Rev. w. w.
Heberton Of Elkton offered resolution
expressing the deep sympathy of Pres
bytery with the wounded President, and |
the resolution was unanimously adopted. |
Rev. James Conway, of Pocomoke City,
preached the sermon from Matt. Xxx, %. At
.he close of the sermon the Presbytery
adjourned to meet on the third Tuesday
If April next in the city of Cumberland,
Maryland.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
Ocean City.

The season at Maryland's favorite sum.
mer resort, Ocean City, has closed, and
the hotel people are well satisfied with the
result. It is said that over ten thousand
persons registered at the different hotels
during the season. Congress Ha1i, =
Mr.. Selby's excellent caravansary,
where many Of our readers have spent a
pleasant season, has done an excellent
business and grown much in favor. 1t is
not possible for the proprietor of hotel
to please everybody, but Mr.. Selby prob
ably can come asnear to it as anybody can.
He contemplates many improvements for
the season Of 1882. Among them will be
a dancing pavilion and skating rink, new
and neater bathing houses, new board
walks and an addition to the hotel on the
ocean front. The excellent orchestra that
made music this year has been engaged
for next season. 1t is doubtless the best
that Ocean City has ever had.
Those who spent the season at Ocean City
and enjoyed the hospitality of Mr.. Selby
went home happy and healthy, and so
delighted with the place that they will
doubtless all come back again next season.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
State.

A new cannery is to be started a
Kenton.
= Rail shooting is good and the sports.
men are happy.
= The steamer "Clyder has discon-
tinued her trips to Bombay Hook.
: The supply of tomatoes is holding out
well and the Gamers down the State are
all busy.
- Forty tons of straw on the farm of
William Finn, near Newport, was burned
Oh Monday.
-A A convention Of dairymen from Del
aware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey was
held in Philadelphia yesterday.
= In obedience to Governor Halls
proclamation, Tuesday was observed as a
day of humiliation and prayer through
out the State.
Over ], 200 acres Of land, the property
of the late Lou B. Anderson, were sold at
trustees sale in Georgetown, last Tues
day, netting over $4,000.
= Mr.. R. NJ. Rosin, principal of the
Smyrna graded school, has resigned his
position and accepted a place in Hyatt's
Military Academy, Chester, Pa. L.
Irving Handy, of Princess Anne, takes
the position vacated by Mr.. Rosin.
Samuel Roberts, assistant to I. N.
Mills, general superintendent of the Della
ware Division Of the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany, has been notified that his services
will no longer be required by the Penn
sylvania company.
= The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces that they will forward, free of
charge, all provisions, of whatever kind
donated, to the Michigan sufferers. Par
ties desiring to send anything can apply
at the freight depot, corner Fourth and
Pine streets, Wilmington, to Wilmer
Palmer, special agent.
- During the session of the Legislature |
Last winter law was passed prohibiting
the killing OF quail, partridges and rabbits
in Kent and Sussex counties except be-
tween November 18th and January 18th.
And in New Castle county between No
Vember 18th and January lst. This
,hortens the time of shooting fifteen days
rom what it was heretofore.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
Imnrovemenfs.

G. w. w. Naudain's new grocery de-
partment will soon be ready for occu-
pancy.-N. Simmons new dwelling on
Green street is being plastered.- The
new building erected by r. A. Cochran,
on Broad street, is about finished outside.
The painters will soon complete the work
inside.-Mr. Cochran's new brick block
on Main street has been rooted during
this week, and Morrison is pushing the
work along at lively rate.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
Railroad chances

William H. Lungren, who, during the
2. W. q B. Company's existence, was
master carbuilder, is now foreman in
the shops. The master carbuilder of the
Pennsylvania Companys works at AL
toona, takes charge in Mr.. Lungren's
stead. There are changes in other re-
spects. The salaries of the conductors and
passenger car brakemen are to be cut
down. The pay Of brakemen on freight
trains will be raised. Detective William
Legg left the employ of the company be-
cause they wanted to reduce his salary
from 800 to $40 a month. During the
winter months the salaries of the conduc-
tors and brakemen will be raised.-M Norm
ing Nea0S.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
PHospnArE sr1rp,1rNrs rha fnllnm-

PHOSPHATE SHIPMENTs.-The follow
ing have been the shipments of J. E. Ty-
CERT d Co., from September 1st, to 14th
inst, of Star Bone Phosphate: End,
schooner "E. H. Blocksom." SO tons
steamer 81. E. Tygert, . IS; 5th, schooner
" r. T. Hastings" j" co. steamer {" Pierre
pont,'' ITO; 9th, 8 cars, Sc; Sth, str. Pierre
pont," liz; 9th, cars, 20; schooner
I" Mary z. Hobson, K 80 schooner g Mat
tawau, Al 18th, steamer I" j. E. Tygert, -
So; schooner g Nettie, 81; l car, 10; 18th,
cars, &c.; schooner "R. F. Hastings, =
so; 14th, steamer 81. e. Tygert,', los
barge "Mary Dunn,' 200; steamer
" Pierrepont,' 112; 6 cars, so. Total, l.
274 tons, over 100 tons per day for 12 days.
They have orders yet untitled for over l.
goo tons awaiting immediate Shipment
Smyrna Times.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16

Kidney-Wort moves the bowels regularly,
cieanses the blood, and radically cures kid
ney disease, gravel, piles, bilious headache.
and pains which are caused by disordered
liver and kidneys Thousands have been
cured-why should you not try it? Your
druggist will tell you that it is one of the
most successful medicines ever known. 1t
is sold in both Dry and Liquid form, and its
action Is positive and sure in either-DGIJds
TeTGs Herald
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
struck by LIGHTNING.

During the thunder storm Of Sunday
night last a new barn on the farm of sam
uel 9. Thomas, near Odessa, was struck
by lightning, but, fortunately for Mr..
Thomas, not burned. About twenty dol
lars will repair the damage. The build
ing had very recently been completed.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16

-J.B. G. w. Maxwell left Middletown
on Monday for Fort Edward IN. Y.,)
Collegiate Institute.
- Mr.. George Chamberlaine, Of New
York City, is spending season with his
parents, DR.. and Mrs. G. G. Chamberlain,
of AIiddletown.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
nurcb No+,oas

= Christiana Presbyterian Church made
$500 on recent excursion to Cape May.
The Sassafras M. P. Church, which
has been closed for repairs, will be re-
opened on Sunday next. The services
on this occasion will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. J. B. Jones and by Revs.
w. s. Hammond, T. 0. Trout and s. A.
Hoblitzel. Preaching morning and even
ing.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16

IT win be well for farmers who visit the
Fair to examine the SLIP-PoIET AND SHEAR
and the celebrated RIDING CULTIvAToR for
preparing corn ground for wheat They win
be on exhibition by }. F. MeWhorter the
agent for Middletown and vicinity.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
Notice to the Puhlsc

me public are hereby cQutionecS roos,,s,
sending any Money or 0rers ~ Nh sSgSts'Ss " g
Us ~, % NGssdu st., Neto York Gun, as autfor;
l1 lzeo py the Louisiana State Lottery com.
the country with Bogus CTrsul1rs I11S.11.Is
ing ing 70 be OF The Louisiana State Lotferv
company, and are lrdudulenfly representirlSr
thea.iseiHes as us Agents. They have no au.
ana are not its agents for any purpose
NJ. A. DAOPHIN.
fres Louisiana State Lottery Co.
NEW ORLEANS, La, July /, 1881. sent 1sf&
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16

DEEDS, mortgages, bonds, notes and other
blanks for sale at the TRANscRrPT ONCE. All
our blanks are printed in the best manner
and sold low.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16
8usiness Gossip.

M. L. HARDcAsTLE has just received a large
new stock of seasonable goods, which he Is
selling at bottom prices. No. Town Hall.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16

fMPoRTANT 10 TRAYELRRs.- special induce
ments are offered you by the burlington
Route 1t win pay you to read their adver-
tisement to be found elsewhere in this issue.
Middletown transcript., 1881-09-16

DIR. KLINE's Great Nerve Restorer is the
marvel of the age for all Nerve Diseases. All
fits stopped free. Send to 9sl Arch street,
Philadelphia, Pa.