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Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
The Iyceum.

About forty members attended the
meeting of the literary society on Monday
evening. The exercises were varied in
character, there being something to amuse
as well as much to instruct. Mr.. J. F.
Deakyne gave the second in the series of
biographical sketches of the Presidents of
the United States, a well written and
thoughtful paper on John Adams. which
received well deserved praise. Miss Ruth
Shreitz read highly amusing sketch
from the pen Of the caustic :" Kate Thorn, !"
entitled Comforting Widowers." Mr..
Buckle read one of his characteristic
sketches in Irish dialect, which made the
audience laugh very heartily. Mr.. E. B.
Rice read a selection from "The Lady of
Lyons, " including the scene where Claude
brings Pauline to his mothers cottage.
DR.. Kennedy read some verses upon the
evils of the " flowin' bowl" as Artemus
Ward used to say. Prof. S. T. Ford, who
was visitor, kindly consented to enter
tain the society with recitation. His Sc
lection was an inimitably funny thing in
negro dialect, entitled, Children, get on
Board the Ship Of Faith" A bit Of plan
tation melody added to the provoking
hurnor of the effort, and Mr.. Ford was re-
warded with warm applause. The an
swers to questions closed the program OF
the evening. The monthly public meet.
ing will occur next Monday evening. Six
or eight Of the society's favorite debaters
will discuss the Chinese Emigration
question in manner that will well en-.
tertain those who may be present. The
question is one which is just now occupy.
ing public attention, and the prospectively
lively discussion Of it will doubtless draw
large audience of members and visitors
Beside the debate, there will be good
music and probably reading or recitation
The public is cordially invited.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
County.


A literary society has been organized
at Newport.
Twenty-four names were placed on
the assessment list yesterday.
= The canal company will have teTe-
phone line between Delaware City and
st. Georges.
- Rev. Mr.. Otis has recovered from his
illness and is expected to fill his pulpit at
Odessa on Sunday.
~ The Pusey Jones Company, of Will
mington, has been awarded the contractto
build 100000 revenue cutter for the Gov
ernment.
- William Lea's flour mill, at New
Castle, is receiving new machinery which
will enable it to turn out 200 barrels of
flour per days
IS. G. Tazewell, chief engineer of the
Fire Department of Wilmington, died on
Sunday, of consumption. He was MEM
her of the fire department for more than
twenty years.
- The farm belonging to the estate of
the late Levi G. Clark, situated in Red
Lion hundred and containing 300 acres,
was recently sold by order Of the Orphans
Court, Charles Corbit purchaser, at S24, 800.
The members of the Levy Court made
their annual visit to the county Aims
house on Wednesday. They were ac-
companied by a number of visitors and
representatives of the Wilmington news
papers. Everything was found in excel
lent condition.
William A. Cummins, Of Whining
ton, was on Saturday held in the sum Of
5, 200 to answer at the next term of court
on the charge of bigamy. At the hearing
before Mayor Almond, the accused was
confronted by two wives and two mothers
in-law, and yet he was not happy. Ac-
cording to the testimony, Cummins
married the first wife in Chester IA years
ago, and the second in the same city last
winter.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
Anusements.

A committee of our NJ. E. Church peo-
pie have secured the Rev. j. S. Willis, of
Milford, to lecture in the Town Hall on
Tuesday evening, April 18th, for the ben
eft of the church. Mr.. Willis has been
much in demand as lecturer on the
Peninsula, and those who have heard him
speak much in praise of his thought and
language. He will doubtless have large
audience here.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31

TRANSCRIPT has come to believe that
Middletown is a thing of beauty" all the
way through. Ifthat awning was straight
ened and repaired or torn away, and the
woodwork neatly painted, the front Of the
Hall would look so pretty that we would
have to write quarter of column in
praise of the enterprising directors.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
The Farm & Garden.

MO publication now has so much influence
" on the public mind as the monthly peri
odical. The highest prices are paid for work
patronage of ALL In our previous numbers
we have called attention to the FARM AND
GARDEN, a farmers and household monthly.
which by special arrangements with the pub
fishers we are enabled to offer with the
TRANSCRIPT, at $2.25 per year. We can fur
nish sample copies, or you can address the
publishers, CHILD BRo. & Co., Philadelphia,
Pa mch174t
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
Holy Week Services.

st. Anne's Church: Evening Prayer
every day at o'clock, except Wednesday
and Friday; on these days at 7.3O. On
Good Friday, morning services at 1890
On Saturday, Holy Baptism at 4 P. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31

"WHEN publicly testified that had been
cured of a terrible skin humor by the Cuti-
cura Remedies, 1 did SO that others might be
cured, and do not regret the time given to
answering inquiries. Hon. VIM. Taylor,
Boston,
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
For Rent.

nHE EIGHT-RoOMED DWELLING, ON
1 Main Street, Middletown, adjoining the
Bakery Terms moderate.
Fnh i7-tf WILLIAM GREEN.
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Town Lots for Sale.

NOW OFFER AT PRIVATE "A
Sale number of desirable and 55ssl
nicely Situated Town Lots on West lisIlF5a
Green Street, Middletown, Del, !IGlIE8
also very few choice lots. on ssa=z@=
South Broad Street. These lots arn near"
the business centre of the town of DTiddletown
than any other good lotsin the market,
will he sold on the most reasonable terms
Apply to +. X. COCHRAN,
ianI-tf Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
For Rent.

mJE STOREHOUSE in which L. W. Roberts
/ & co. are now doing business. Possession
given on the 25th of March next.
ian 20tf MARTHA Z. CLAYTON.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
Lot for Sale /!

VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT
a ON South Broad Street, will be sold
Public Sale in the near future. For partleu-
lars inquire at this office. or of
NATHANIEL WILLIAMS,
mcb3tt Executor of ANNIE S. WEST.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
Samples and Catalogues by mail when requested
6or Sent.
For Remit

THE OFFICE ON RAILROAD AVENUE
L now occupied by Lord 4 POLK. POSSESSION
March 25th. Apply to ,
mar I-tf ALEXANDER MAXWELL.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
MARRIED.

sTAFFORD-sHOCKLEY.--At the resi-
dence of the brides parents. on 29th inst. by
Rev. W. L. S. Murray, William Stafford and
Miss May s. Shockley, both of New Castle
county.
NATURALIZATION the NJ. P. Par
sonage, Warwick. on the 10th inst, by Rev.
J. B. Jones, William Vinyard and Miss Sallie
Manlove both of Cecil county, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31

An exchange says: Mans average life
is 80 years" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will
always live.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31
Business GOssip.
FARM BELLS, vises and Tools, at G. f.
Hr-VrTI's

MANY MISERABLE PEOPLE drag themselves
about with failing strength, feeling that they
are sinking into their graves when Parker's
Ginger tonic would begin with the first dose,
to bring vitality and strength back to them.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31

Young peach-trees for planting are
in great demand.
Middletown transcript., 1882-03-31

The particular attention of the public is
called TO the fact that the entire number of the
consequently all the prizes in each drdlOiHg
are sold and drdlDR and paid. marl7-4t
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
POLICE NOTES.
MAG1srArE coMINGs, COURT


Shad Hawkins was arrested by Officer
Mahanny for disorderly conduct, ana was
fined five dollars and costs.
John Snare was drunk and disorderly.
He was arrested by Officer Wins and fined
six collars and costs.
John Burns, for being drunk, was arrest
ed by Officer Wins and fined one dollar
and costs.
A negro named George Washington
swore out warrant against John Koehler,
Jr., charging that Koehler assaulted him
and beat him, on the night of Wednesday
last The assault took place in down
town saloon and complainant said, and pro-
duced witnesses who swore, that it was un-
provoked; that Koeher struck him in the
face and about the head with brass knucks
until he was insensiblc and bleeding GRO
fusely. The defense, however, produced a
witness who swore that Washington first
assaulted Koehler with knife, and that
the latter fought in selfdefense. Defend
ant was fined ten dollars and costs, but
gave notice of an appeal. After the trial
was concluded the complainant, Washing
ton, learned that the witness for the defense
had inflicted upon him the wounds on his
head, by hammering him with soda bottle
while he was insensible from the blow re-
ceived from Koehier. A warrant was there
fore sworn out for this witness, charging
him with assault, and given to an officer
for service.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

Notices in these columns, ten eonts per line,
each insertion. Marked'

For SALE.--A two-bowl, marbe.top
wash stand, suitable for barber shop OF
hotel. Geo. Steinhouse, 9Th. street. 1w.
1T is said that 100000 of preferred
Wabash Railway bonds were negotiated OF
Saturday last at 06 per cent.
The large ice chest which had stood OF
Eighth street for some weeks was removed
yesterday.
"A new crossing has been laid over Tbir
teeth street, on the westerly side Of Wash
ington avenue.
just received: Car load fancy Mich
gan apples. G. II. jackson g. 90.
With the beginning Of the year hav,
decided to sell only 10 cash buyers, or I,
such Of my credit customers who pay thei
bills when due. r, Koehlcr st.
Receipt books, Cairo date line, perfora
tod stub, suited to any business, manufac
tuEsd And for sale at the Cairo Bullet,
yA XxkA.fHNAA N ~. ..,.,,,.l. ,I n NM MN HNW
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

line CITY neeus graVel win whlcn Il
repair the gravel-pavcd streets, The street,
are in bad condition during this wet wealth.
err, they-that is, the gravel-paved streets
should be in better condition than they
are, even in such miserable weather. Com.
mercial avenue, from Eighth street down
to Sixth, is badly broken up on both sides
of the track and at frequent intervals
from Sixth street down, where the city
authorized the use of poor gravel because
Of her inability to get better, it is in an al
most impossible condition and has been
for long time. Here it is complete
system of rutts and hillocks, pools of
water and of soft mud, from one rain to
another 1t is also much in use. While
Railroad street is quite blessing to team
sters, in that it furnishes good additional
highway to the lower portion of the city
during dry weather, it is, during weather
such as we have been having for several
weeks and as we are likely to have the
greater part Of the winter, also nearly i'm
passable for loaded teams. Hence the me-
cessity Of repairing Commercial avenue, or
of paving Railroad street, or both. That
this is not the time of year for doing such
work extensively is admitted but it must
be also admitted that the streets should be
kept in passablo condition, no matter
what the weather may be, and this could
be done easily with Commercial avenue, if
the material were on hand. 1t
must be also admitted that this is
very good time of year for
securing material with which to make re-
pairs and Improvements when the spring
and summer come, and this brings us to q
point at which we have been aiming. Capt.
Williams has received a number of sam
pies of broken rock gravel, he calls it
but lis broken flint rock, which was
gathered about twenty miles above Cairo,
near the line of the Cairo & St. Louis rail
road. 1t seems to be hard enough to with
stand the grinding of horses hoofs and
wagon tires for years, if properly laid. The
captain says that it could be brought to
Cairo at any season of year, in any guam
titles desired and at nominal price, com
paratively speaking, 1t would not be ad-
visable, perhaps, to use stone in repairing
gravel-psved streets, for the streets could
then never be kept even; for this purpose
a bsrge-oad of gravel should be speedily
secured But for paving purposes the
rock referred to may be better than lime
stone because it is harder, and those having
charge of the matter of street Improvements
in this city may find it profitable to exam
inc Capt. Williams samples, at his Office
in the Cairo & st. Louis freight depot.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
ALL ABOUT SHEEP.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS
ID. GREEN.
for service


Dear Bulletin:
A splendid text for a practical discourse
appeared in your columns recently.
I have forgotten the wording, but not
the meaning, which was that every man
who would provide luxuriously for his
family need make ne effort in that direction
beyond going into sheep-raising.
Did he wish an occupation which re-
quired so little labor it was positively de-
lightful recreationH Raise sheep. Did he
wish to raise the sort of stock that would
thrive, multiply and fstten for market alb
solutely Without take thatback !--slmost
without feed, water or shed rosms Raise
sheep. Did he want to grow crop that
needed no fencing to speak of Raise
sheep. Did he desire to enrich his worn
out fields, as the poet puts it, "atrew biz
lands with!grains Of goldW Rsiis sheep
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

OF the 100000 foreign immigrants
who arrived at Castle Garden during the
year 1881 being the largest number since
1S47 Illinois received, next to New York,
much the largest share, being $4,000 or
nearly ten per cent. Pennsylvania comes
next, having received $4,000; Ohio, 10000;
Michigan, 17,OO0 Wisconsin and Mime
sofa, each $4,000; Iowa, 10000; Massa-
chusetts and New Jersey, each 1900;
Connecticut and Missouri, each 1000; and
Kansas, 1000. The remainder have scat
tered in smaller number through the other
states aud territories.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

Mr.. J,J. schowles, advance agent Of
Hicks Genuine Georgia Minstrel combina.
ton, arrived in the city yesterday to ar
range for the appearance of his troupe of
artists at the opera house on next Tuesday
night. This troupe is a large one, is compos-
ed entirely Of colored men, who have made
minstrelsy life study and have gained a
wide reputation under the name of the
Genuine Georgia Minstrels," which they
are. The directors of the opera house COM
pany have reduced the price of admission
for Tuesday night TO fifty cents in the
dress circle and seventy-fve cents in the
psrquette and parquette circle. For fur
ther particulars see advertisement elsewhere
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

Several subscribers to the telephone
exchange have withdrawn from the list of
subscribers and surrendered their instru-
ments at the beginning of the year. The
imperfect working Of the system during
the first six months or more caused consid-
cradle dissatisfaction among subscribers
and impaired its proftableness to mer-
chants; hence some of the latter, Judging
from this first years experience, believe
that it has not paid them to be subscribers
to the system. Such belief is not fairly ar
rived at, because the experience of the
frst year, when for several months, owing
to bad construction and carelessness on
the part Of the propretors, the exchange
was of no practical use, is not likely to be
repeated. The system is now in good
hands and, with occasional exceptions at
night, the subscribers always receive
prompt attention.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
Extra Select Oysters
at a. I. DeBaun's, So Ohio levee,
New Billiard Hall.

Henry Hasenjagers new saloon and bill
lisrd hall is now ready to receive visit
ors. Two handsome billiard tables have
been placed in the large and commodious
room, which is extensively fitted up in the
Vincent building on the corner of Eighth
street and Commercial avenue. The bar
is stocked with the finest liquors, wines,
and the choicest brands Of cigars. No
peasanter place in the city could be found
in which to spend a pleasant hour.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

Much excitement was made yesterday
afternoon, at first on Commercial avenue,
above Eighth street, by the sight of a
medium sized, dark colored dog which
gave evidences of madness. He trotted
slowly down the avenue in dazed sort of
way, with thick white forth running down
both sides of his snout, swapping at passers-
by and turning back TO follow some of
them for little distance. The alarm was
given, and Chief Myers, who is always 90
the lookout for cases requiring his atten-
ton, caught sight of the dog as he was run
ming up Eighth street toward Ohio leVee.
The chief followed him and large crowd
followed the chief on both sides of the
street The dog made straight for his
owners place Of business, which is a shoe
shop near the corner of Eighth street and
Ohio levee; but arrived there, he turned
back Immediately, run down Eighth street
and when at the lower end of the Vincent
building, at the corner Of Eighth street
and Ohio leyee, the chief, who had followed
him back, shot him two or three times, and
thus ended life OF brute, which might
have caused horrible death of human.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

"A fox chase came off on the Misss-
sppi levee at the head Of Eighth street
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock The fox
was the property of Mr.. Joseph Steagala,
who had purchased him from a Kentucky
trapper. A large crowd of people of all
ages were on the spot and crowded around
the box in which the fox was kept. A
number Of dogs were also present, eager
for the chase and licking their fangs in an
ticipation of the bloody sport which was
soon to begin, At given signal the box
was opened and the poor doomed animsl
shaken out upon the ground. He had
hardly touched the ground when burly
negro gave him violent Kick, sending
him about fifteen feet right among the
pack of dogs. These tore him limb from
limb in less than half minute, while the
crowd yelled and laughed with glee. The
race was failure so far as sport Is con
cerned; II was brutal exhibition. Had
ii been properly conducted could the
crowd have been kept away and the doom
ed animal given chance Tor his life, there
might have been something to amuse some
people; but az it was, even hard nature.
found nothing amusing in it.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. r. DeBaun's, Sc Ohio levee.
Furniture.

have already received at my factory
a fine variety of furniture that is now ready
for the inspection of the public, and for sale
at close prices. My stock at l0l CONNER
cial avenue will also be kept full until Jan
uary 1st, and desire to call especial atten-
ton to my stock of folding and camp chairs,
doll carriages, cribs tables and chairs.
VIM. EIcHHoFF.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
PERSONALS.

Mr. H. P. Jone, of the firm of Livings &
Jones, left for the east yesterday on an ex-
tended business trip.
Mrs. Henry Winter is in Charleston, Mo-,
visiting her daughter, Mrs McGrseder.
Mr. James Campbell, of Springfield, H.,
is in the city, looking after some of his
property.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
Rooms for Rent.

Three good rooms for rent in brick res.
idence, corner Fifteenth and Cedar streets.
Apply on the premises or at my store, cor
ner Eighteenth and Poplar streets.
JAMES CHENEY.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
Fresh Oysters
at DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee.

Use TIE CAIRO BULLETIN perforated
scratch book, made of calendered jute
MANILA, equally good for ink or pencil. For
sale, in three sizes, at the Office.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
OFFICIAL PAPER OF CITY AND COUNTY
SPECIAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notices in this column, eight cents per line for
frst and I'VE cents per line each subsequent inser'
tion. For one week, 30 cents per line. For one
month, 80 cents per line.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
Wright, HELEN s Warner, Ida.
GENTS LIST.

Wright, HELEN Warner, Ida.
GENTS LIST.
Allen, Chss Brown, Sam
Britton, Peter Bass, Mahala
Baum, George Burr Charley--2
Cole, Mr. Conary, Mr.
Carr, Owen Dabney, WmL
Duillins, WV Dulre, j
Dalton, H G Dun s. Co., RG
Easley, Peter--2 Elder, Ruben
Gumbert, Max Gardner Jacob IN
Green, Jacob Greens, Ben
Hill, EG Housh, j M-2
Harden, Wiles Jenkins, Walker
jackson, 7 p Jones, John (col'd)
Jackson, G w Jones Nose
Krune, Keegan, j W
Kinneard, Frod Kenney, Geo r
Lettwich, j M Lewis, Jerome
Londin, L Laning, Ed
Meness, Abreham MacGuithy, II X
Marrow, Jerry Miller, John
Mcdonald, NM Nassano John
Peterson, c A Proad, Geo
Plain, James Peeler, Jake
Perkins, II Rogoweskie, A
Rossman, John Pettis, Sol
Storks, VIC Smith, Thos
Stroller, II ] Shuts, Henry
Sheppard, Richd Sherel & Co., Henry
Sp0rlock, Taylor, DR.
Thomas, VIM II Woodbridge, WR
Wareing, WmJ Warner, GeoW
Williams, Andy Willie, Geo
Powers, G W.
Persons calling for the above mentioned
will please say advertised.
GRo. W. hcKEAIa, Postmaster.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
Southern Illinois Immigration Society

Notice ishereby given that license hay
ing been duly granted authorizing the in-
corporation Of the southern Illinois I'm
migration Society" books for subscription
to hecapital stock of said corporation are
now open at the Office of the undersigned
in Cairo. M. J. HowLEy,
Com for Alexander Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

The readers Of THE BULLETIN will be
pleased to see once again the familiar cog
nomen, Mrs. d. Green" in this issue of
The BULLETIN, and will read her sparkling
communication with pleasure. She ridi-
cules THE BULLETINS suggestions to
farmers to raise sheep, and gives an inter
esting account of Darius experience in
that line. From the characteristics of the
sheep with which darius" experimental,
as they are set forth in our correspondents
interesting letter, we judge that Mr.. "Da-
RUS" was badly fooled--he got hold of the
wrong kind Of sheep. The animal THE
BULLETIN had reference to is remarkable
for its harmlessness and timidity; it is of
the sub-tribe owe and family bovide; ii
never climbs fences, and subsists upon any
thing it can get; and when it runs at all
(Which is seldom) it runs into wool. A
little farm stocked with this species OF
sheep is equal in every respect to a gold
mine and a government mint combined In
paradise--it is the consummatiep of all
human hopes, the perfection Of human hap
piness.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. r. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee
Mobile Plants.
IN SHELL AND BULK.

Fresh arrival Of Mobile oysters--plants
in she'll and bulk at
AvINGER& THARPB.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
r IcENsE NOTICE.

r ICEESE NOTICE.
All persons doing business whose license OK.
pirod December 3ist, 1881. are hereby notified TO
renew their license without delay and thereby save
trouble and cost. LOUIS II. MYERS,
CITY Marshal.
Cairo, ILL., January ID, 1852. NiNt Nv
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07

A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. T. DeBaun's, So Ohio levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-07
LETTER LIST.

LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING UNCALLBD
FOR IN THE PosToFFIoE AT CAIRO, ILL.,,
SATURDAY, JAN. z, 1882.