The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Flyers on the Snow.
THIS TOWN THE SCENE OF LIVELY BRUs-
HES BETWEEN CRACK LOCAL HORSES
ACCIDENTS FEw-ELKTON BEAT
EN- EVEN lip ETC


EN- EVEN UP, ETC.
The recent snow has provided an
amount of fun to owners Of cutters and
speedy bits Of horsef1esh. For the horses
VIC cannot say as much. Christmas day
but few were out in consequence of the
soft condition of the snow, "Wednesday
afforded ample opportunity for all, and
the chance was accepted. Early on We'd
nesday afternoon your reporter took up
his position in central location and
awaited the fun. Hardly had we lighted
our cigar and taken out our note book
and pencil, before Mr.. Chas. Lewis went
spinning by behind topy-looking bay.
Next came t. j. Scott behind black
horse, which speeded along at a spanking
gait. Bearing down on us in splendid style
came Mr. Walter Curtis, handling his
sorrel horse Warner. Col. l. D. Davis
and VIM. T. Bowen of near Elkton, were
seated behind the formers three .year-old
colt Dick. In this colt Mr.. Davis has
young horse of fine promise both for
speed and carriage. Mr.. Thee. f. Arm
strong and wife, and Mr.. Rankin Arm
strong and wife each took an airing be-
hind that famous and fast mare Gipsey
Maid. This old stager is in fine form, and
although she was not given her head, she
went strong and fast. DIR. Whistler was
among the sieighers, but did not enter
into any going. Mr.. Marley Drennen
behind his strong-goer tgray horse) was
among the foremost, but unfortunately for
that gentleman he was compelled to take
second place when in company with Mr..
Walter Curtis Warner. The contest was
an exciting one, and several times, but
the sorrel would easily and gradually
draw away in the lead. The Elkton boys
have but one other reserve. and that is in
Mr.. Nelson X. Warmers Flora Swing,
and this animal we understand, is suffer-
ing with heavy cold, so the honors be-
long justly to Newark. Mr.. Luton was
out with Gipsey Girl, but had no compe-
titors that could worry him. This mare
is fleet of foot and steady of action. We
can name but ono worthy to test her quail
tiles. outside of Delaware Boy, and that
is Mr.. Henry Hess Gilt Edge. We think
these two would make splendid contest,
though we believe the maiden would
carry off the honors. Delaware Boy was
out but once, and then only for a Jog and
breathing spell, 1t is not through any
fear Mr.. Wilson has of being downes, but
merely in thoughtful humanity for his
horse. Mr.. w. Atmore Woodrow has
enjoyed the sleighing behind his pair and
single steppers. His teams go well, and
his appearance in the street is always
regarded by the boys as a signal to stir
up their nags to faster work. Gilt Edge
was in town on last Saturday and showed
the way to Mr. Evan Lewis and others.
Mr.. Jno. Pilling, Jr., sat behind his pluoky
and fast stepping little horse OH Saturday
last, and he accidentally came upon Mr..
Curtis and DR.. Kollock driving Warner.
Doctor held the reins for Curtis, but Pill
ling handled the little horse in fine style,
and orened up sufficient space for the
Doctor to recognize. Mr.. Joe Swaney sat
behind rangey sorrel, whose action demo-
tod speed, DR.. Henry was out Saturday,
but had not enjoyed many trips through
the town before he was wrecked. He lost
a shaft, and retired from the field of
action. The doctor has a good horse.
Mr.. Singles was out with his big sorrsl
and made it decidedly interesting for
large majority. Two years ago this horse
could collar the best of them. Mr.. Clar-
ence Jones sat back of a good one. Mr..
Jas. Morrison handled pair in good style
Mr.. Harry Haines enjoyed the sport with
his gray. DR.. La Fonzo, OF Elkton,
piloted a beautiful animal at fast pace
through town on Saturday.