Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-05
SALISBURY lTkMS.


SALISBURY items.
Laao Local TidiDgs From tho East Eod.
During the last month the BelIevu'
Presbyterian church has undergone con
siderable interior improvements. Th,
pews which were formerly Of dull brown
color, have been painted light drab colol
relieved with brown, which gives ths
church quite q bright appearance. Tht
pews are numbered on a neat white pOrce
lain shield, bOardercd with gilt. The pull
pit and blinds have been repainted, ant
the floor covered with q beautiful
red ingram carpet, Of pretty
design. Many other improvements
have been made, but our space will
not admit full description. Services
were held in the church on Sunday morn
ing, large congregation being in attend
ance. The regular pastor, Rev. w. L.
Ledwith Officiated.
Marrow Escape.
Samuel Kinley, section boss on the
Pennsylvania railroad at the Gap, mar
rowly escaped being struck on Thursday
by the mud express" lie was walking
in a westerly direction on the new tenn
porary track used by the above
named trains in conveying earth and
stones from the grading contract in
the cut" Two trains we're passing
on the main tracks, and as he had his
back towards the dirt train they prevent
ed him from hearing the latter until it
was nearly on top Of him, when he gave
quick jump from the track ever the steep
embankment while the train rushed past
him. Thomas WaldrOn, the superintend.
ent Of work, was on tho train that came
80 near striking Mr.. Kinley, and he and
his men being unable to attract him by
their shouts, be stopped down with the
@entiOn of grabbing him and saving him
with his hands if possible, but just then
} Mr.. Kinley made the leap that probably
saved him from meeting terrible death.
Mr.. WaldrOn, who has been in the employ
OF the company for many years, says hc
never saw SO narrow an escape.
so,no Worry Fine Tobacco.
So much has been said Of tobacco Of
late that but little more eau bo said. The
farmers of this township arc busily ell
CARED in cutting and housing their crops.
Some is worry small and others just the
reverse. Several very large crops have
been brought under our notice recently.
Some of the lengths given seem incredible
but are vouchcd for by good authority.
Michael Hess Of Mt. Vernon, who raised
some very fine tobacco last year, beats it
by far this year. He has over an acre !;
many OF tho leaves measure 4S
by 26, aud the whole patch will
average 40 by "a. The growers of
the White Horse and Springville
claim that they cannot be beat within .
radius of two miles OF either place. Jos.
e.. Walker & Son have very fino patch of
the weed, farmed by j. Frank Hamilton.
that has many leaves 46 by 23 inches. 1t
will average 3S by %. Elisha McLimaus
has an acre on tho farm of l. Lewis
Walker that cannot bo beat for size and
regularity, and Samuel Linville has very
fine patch.
The Coming Festival NJ tho Gap.
The ladies and friends of the Gap NJ. E.
church are using their utmost cndeavors
to make their festival at that place on
Saturday afternoon and evening the finest
affair ever held by them. The tables will
bc erected and spread on the large and
spacious church grounds. In case tho
weather should prove inclemcnt the tables
will be spread in tho town hall where
ample provisions have been made. A
number Of private police have been ap-
pointed for the occasion to keep good
order.
A Democratic lady Of this ncighbOrhOOd,
who is somewhat Of flower fancier, has
five air baskets full Of fine vines which
ferage six feet six inches in length. Can
any Beaver lady florist beat them?
SewiS Fite. brakeman on the mud
ex 1rcss," had his hand mashed somewhat
or Saturday morning while coupling cars.
Struck with n Shovel.
:l,k,- ,,x
Gap, on Thursday Ell Miller, Of Nickel
Mines, was accidently struck in the face,
with a shovel in the hands Of i fellow
workman. The bridge Of his nose was
severed, and deep cash cut in his face.
tunate mans injuries.
Seronaicd ny tho lsand.
On Saturday evening the village of the
White Horse was enlivencd by excellent
music 6iscoursed by the Cambridge band,
who generously sercnaded a number of tho
citizens. They have recently received
new uniforms and new instruments and
are efficiently organized for the ensuing
political campaign. While here they were
the guests Of Mr.. Harry UhiI, formally
member Of the band. Mr.. Ubil gave the
boys a splendid supper in his restaurant.
Little Locals.
A dog made raid on a flock Of sheep
belonging to G. N. WOrts. a few nights
ago, .and killed one The dog has since
been captured and hc will kill no more
sheer.
Samuel L. Bailey. esq, Of the firm of
Bailey & Martin, has gone to Boston to
purshase fall aud winter goods.
H. w. Stern and John Luttenbcrger, Of
Limeville, have gone to Wilmington, DEL,
where they will tind employment.
Mr.. William Hamilton. who has been in
very poor health, is convalescent.
Michael Wise has returned to Millers-
Vile normal school for the winter session.
Requested to Resign.
1t has leaked out that at the meeting of