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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Re-opening of the M. E. Church.

The NJ. z. Church beautifully frescoed
and nicely carpeted, was re-opened for
divine worship Oil last Sunday. There
were present to take part in the services
the pastor, Rev. Thos. II. Haynes, Revs.
j. f. Williamson, and j. B. Young, now
connected with Dickinson College. The
choir was assisted by Prof. and Mrs. Col
dey of Philadelphia, Miss lola France, and
Harry Metoalf. Miss Franco presided at
the organ, that Miss Gray the organist
might lend the sweet rich tones of her
voice to the anthems and hymns of praise.
When the hour of service arrived the
organ pealed forth notes of praise that
babe all hearts rejoice, and seemed to lift
them to purer air. The choir then sang
the Doxology, when the pastor led the
congregation in the Lords prayer The
choir then sang the anthem, Before
Jehovah's awful Throne which was fol-
lowed by the reading and singing of the
hymn, clark the Sound" Mr.. William
son offered most earnest and effectual
prayer. After the reading of the Scrip
lures and another grand anthem, Mr..
Young delivered an eloquent sermon ON
tho parable Of the Good Samaritan;
showing that it is intended to teach the
brotherhood of the whole human family
that the humanitarianism of Philan-
throupists is but part of the religion of
Christ.
The Rev. Mr.. Malone, DR.. Polk, and
DR.. Valandigham, were present in the
evening, and participated in conducting
the service. The Rev Mr.. Young preach.
ed from . Cor. 9th. Chap. 10 verse. The
points of his discourse were that men are
not to be regarded merely as subjects of a
King,-as descended from brave or heroic
ancestors-as so many yotes-as repre-
senting certain amount of money-as
''hands" merely-nor as dust heap-but
as living souls, as children of King,
born for immortality and as heiw of eter-
nal glory.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Opera House Amusements,

-"Bunch of Keys" will be presented
at the Opera House tonight. This play
is full of pleasing situations Those that
go may expect rich treat
On Monday next the educated horses
will appear at the Opera House. These
horses are marvellous wonders in them
selves. Newark will be strongly repre-
sented at the performances. No one
should fail to witness the wonderful
tricks performed by these dumb animals,
although in seeing them one can scarcely
believe but they possess something mere
than brute instinct. Go and see them by
all means, They will hold the boards for
one week, including three matinees-
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
-"Jalma," as presented at the Acad-
envy of Music, Philadelphia, is one of the
grandest spectacular plays ever
witnessed in the Quaker City. 1t has a
run of three weeks. A number have at
tended from this place, and many more
will embrace the opportunity next week.
It is worth long journey to see. The
Amazonian march is simply superb
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Morality Extraordinary,

M essrs. Editors.-I see your reference
to the enforcement of the Local Option
law here has stirred up "Ths-jtn1- frazer.
sn0ose," as he of the Pagoda is wont TO
call our enterprising, live, go-ahead,
wide-awake, ahead-of-the- times, intense.
ly interesting, profoundly intellectual,
and disgustingly religious paper. The
fact of the business is, that if the officers
did but give the slightest thought to their
oaths, the law would work. This law. like
all others, must be enforced to amount TO
anything. Suppose the next grand iury
we have turn their attention to the in
vestigation of tho drug stores of the
towns, 1t is broadly minated that some
of them are not like Cesar's wife.
But the laughable part of the notice
above referred to, is calling the Cecil
County Agricultural Society a Local
Option concern. Well, it may be in favor
Of Local Option-for other people, OF
course | know nothing about your bnsi.
ness matters with this association, but I
think that anybody who would be
shocked at grog store advertisement on
horse-race programme, would find a
ready sale at q dime museum. There
are some disgusting things in this world,
and not least among them are the men
who pirate of temperance and morality in
Sunday schools, and receive their groo
by express and visit city theatres.
CONTRA
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Feet Frozen.


Gerald Burns, an Irishman, was taken
to the Almshouse on Monday last by
Constable Legates, in consequence of
frozen feet. The unfortunate fellow is
about 35 years of age: and has been in
this country but six months. On Sunday
night last he slept in stable in this
town, and in the morning he made his
way TO the Deer Park Hotel All this
time he was unconscious of the fact that
his feet were frozen. After sitting by
the fire for a time he concluded to move
on, and was surprised to find he could
not walk The proprietor soon discov-
cred that the poor fellows feet were
badly frozen. Dr.. Whistler was called
in who rendered assistance and ordered
the mans removal to the Almshouse. 1t
is feared both feet will have to be ampu-
tated. To this unfortunate Irishman
Christmas morning broke sadly painful,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Christmas Tree.

At the Presbyterian Church the officers,
teachers and scholars of the Sabbath
school assembled Monday evening, to
celebrate Christmas The children sang
their glad songs, and listened to the kind
words of wisdom spoken by their pastor,
and Supt., Pres. Purnell; enjoying their
candy and oranges, having very pleas
ant time. The Superintendent reported
10 scholars and II teachers. The mark
ed feature on the roll of tho entertain
ment was that each one put on the tree
some offering for the Foreign Missionary
Society, as it had been proposed that each
Sunday school raise an amount equal to
10 cents per each scholar, and so raise
s75, 600 in the U. s., for the support of
Foreign missions. The tree was very
beautiful when the gifts and ornaments
were all arrayed upon it. At about o
O'Clock all went home happy.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
DRIFTWOOD.

The Ohio river is flooded. The loss
will be heavy. Some 100000 already
swept away in properly, etc.
Probably tramps will be scarcer next
year, as several have been frozen to death
in Philadelphia this last week
The Republican of Wilmington thinks
it queer that no white men are hung in
the South. No doubt white men are diff
fercnt from the Republican editor, or else
there would be but few white men left
any where.
AT the Virginius mine, Colorado, six
men were killed and five dangerously
wounded by au avalanch of snow. The
house they were resting in was carried
away and the men buried about TWEEN ty-
FEET beneath the snow.
McDade, Texas, was the scene on Mon
day night OF the lynching of three des-
peradoes. On Christmas day six men,
friends of the men hung, came into that
town and caused row, in which two
more men met their death.
St. Louis was visited by holocaust on
December gath, and Christmas day WAS
ushered in in that city by sadness and
distress. The losses will foot up nearly
half million dollars. John Cornog, a
brave fireman, was buried in the burning
building. All efforts of his brother fire.
men were unavailing. Terrible sc, mes.
A farmer named WIN. Miller, of
near Chadd's Ford, Pa, was almost
Instantly killed at the p, w. g. B. R.
r. station, Wilmington, Friday after
noon. He started to cross the track,
and not seeing the incoming train, was
caught by the engine and horribly
mangled.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1883.
OUR MAILS.

Until further notice the mails to and
from Newark postofice will be follows
Out going--South: 7.55 Iron Hill Station,
Elkton, and all south and west. 12.45
Elkion, south and west 1910 Baltimore
south and west
Out going North: S.25 stanton, north,
east and west. 8.25 Hares' Corner, New
Castle and all stations on the Peninsula.
1910 north, east and west, including the
Peninsula to Harrington.
In coming from north, east and west
$40 13.45. South and west 10 90 10 10
Dover up 1890. From all the Peninsula
13.45. S. r. Choate, p. N.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

A rather cynical lady, somewhat of a
firt says most men, like colds, are very
easily caught but difficult TO get rid Of.
Her mistake is apparent. DR.. Bulls
Syrup will cure any cold however, stub
born it may be. Price % cents.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Big Rush Of Business.

Our merchants declare that business
was never better than during the present
holidays. One firm assured US that they
almost entirely sold all the holiday goods
they had in stock. This unusual rush
of trade this firm attributes to the attrac-
tive adv in this paper. Tho above is the
sentiments Of all the really business men
in this town and Wilmington.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Christmas Day in Newark.

The day of all days in the 1856, and the
one which brings with it the greatest
good cheer to both rich and poor, was
ushered in on Tuesday by mixture of
the elements-snow hail and rain. The
streets were sparsely peopled in conse-
quence, although indoors animated scenes
were presented. Our town possessed
many beautiful Christmas trees, around
which flocks OF merry children danced in
joyful glee. Many tokens of love and
friendship were given and received. The
lover TO his sweetheart, ring, bracelets,
etc., while young husbands made glad
their better halves with sealskin sacque or
diamond earrings. EoCnels and fathers
we're not forgotten on this occasion, but
shared bountifully from the hands of
thoughtful, loving children. We could
name a long list of presents given and re-
ceived in our town, but space forbids. The
LEDGER was the recipient of delicious
ice-cream cake from Mrs. - Bailey,
who lives on Chapel street; some excel
lent fruit cake from Mrs. Josiah Dobson,
and from Mrs. Stephen Choale a choice
variety Of toothsonie refreshments.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

cellent goods, and cordial invitation is
extended to all to come and secure bar
gains. See their advertisement.
Every yonng man can easily get a
girl at this season Of the year. A sort of
Christmas and New Years girl, A girl
who thinks the most of the fellow who
gives her the best present, and goes
sleighing with anybody who asks her.
But after all she is very, very nice, and
no doubt will make a capital wife for
some poor man.
Mrs. Sarah Wingate, mother of Mrs
Hudson Steele, died very suddenly at the
home of Benjamin Singles, at Strickers-
vile, on Monday last. Mis-. Wingate re.
sided in this Town some fifteen years ago.
She had reached the ripe age of "a years
The remains were inferred at Head of
Christiana Cemetery on Thursday after
ternoon. Rev. r. H. Haynes ofIiciated.
Mrs. Emeline Elliott, wife of John
Elliott, near Salem, died on Wednesday
afternoon of consumption. She suffered
one year with this disease. Mrs. Elliott
at her death was about 80 years of age,
and she leaves an only daughter to COM
fort the grief-stricken husband and father
in his bereavement. The remains will
be inferred at the Christiana Pfesbyter-
ian Church, tomorrow, Mt II o'clock.
Services at the church.
, "A pigeon shooting match between
Amos NcNeal and John Lambert, of Cat
Swamp, took place Christmas day. They
shot at five birds piece. All the birds
were killed except one by outsiders.
Lambert killed one; McNeal missed every
bird. We do not understand how our
friend McNeal made such a bad score.
The birds were very tame, and the trap
used was tin pan. There was plenty of
fun, and it was happy day to all.
-Mr. George J. Taylor of Philadel-
phia, but formerly Of near this town, and
Miss Mary M. McKiusey, eldest daughter
of Mr.. Harry McKinsey, were Joined
together in wedlock on Christmas after
noon, at 2 o'clock, at the brides residence
on Chapel street. by the Rev. II. II.
Haynes. Quite large number of rela-
tives of the bride and groom assembled
TO witness the marriage. After the mar
riage ceremony, the company was con-
ducted To the dininp roon yvhere a sunD
tuous repast was served. The happy
couple was conveyed to the depot and
took the 400 train for Philadelphia,
where they will reside. Many handsome
and valuable presents were received. We
wish the happy pair many long years of
prosperity and happiness.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

THE State Temperance Alliance has
issued pamphlet addressed to the
people of Delaware, in which is given
much testimony to the good effects of
prohibition and depicting the evils of
the rum traffic. 1t places the amount
ofgrain annually consumed in the us.
at 75, 900. 900 bushels, the whole num-
Der of drunkards 1000, 900, the num-
of deaths $4,000 to $4,000, number of
criminals 100000, number of maniacs
500 annually. The testimony is from
prominent men in Maine, where pro-
bibitory law has been in force for thirty
years, Tennessee, Kentucky, Vermont,
Kansas, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Arkansas, Texns. Pennsylvania, Illi-
nois, Georgia, Missouri, Iowa and
Ohio. 1t also gives the position taken
by the leading churches upon the
the question,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
MINOR LOCALS.
"A happy New Year.

Cold turkey has figured largely at
meals this week.
Read ]. F. Williamson & Co., new
ad. in this issue.
AN easy way to collect news-clip
from your exchanges.
w. Atmore W oodrow has an attractive
ad. in this issue.
No young man should fail to take his
sweetness out sleighing.
Sec II, b. Wright & Co.'S, ad. in
regard to robes and blankets.
Mr.. Edward N. Vallandigham of the
Baltimore Day, spent Christmas with his
parents in this town.
Mr.. Stephen Choate, assistant Post
master, spent the holidays with friends
in Wilmington, Delaware.
The delightful time is the present
time. The holidays are with us, and
sleighing has been most excellent.
Now is the time to bring in your job
work. We are fully prepared to do all
kinds of work at moderate prices.
The town has been very lively this
week. The stores are having big run
of trade, and the merchants are happy.
-Egg-nog is extraordinarily scarce
about town. We are happy to say that
we do not thirst for the enticing beverage.
The town was enveloped in heavy
fog on Thursday morning. The sun set
clear, and promises of good weather are
flattering.
The Directors of the Newark Nation
al Bank will meet on Monday, Dec. 31st.
instead of Tuesday January list, 1884,
which is New Years day.
Subscribe for "The Ledger" for 's4,
We claim it to be one of the brightest
local newspapers in the State. AS an ad-
vsrtising medium it has no superior,
1t appears that boys are more plenti-
full in winter than any other season of the
year. What fun they have holding on to
the sleighs and getting a delightful sleigh
ride.
Cold weather with plenty of snow is
asked for in this town. Well, it does
make 1t very liVeiy here Ihere nave oeen
several fast horses on the streets this
week.
Thursday was n miserable day. The
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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
MARRIED.

LoR.-McKINsEY.-On Tuesday, Dec 25th.
's3, at the BRIDES parents In Newark, Mr. George
J. Taylor Of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary NJ.
Mckinney, by the Rev Thos. II Haynes.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

The undersigned Auctioneer, call Sales
of Real Estate, or Personal Property at
short notice, and reasonable terms.
Address, w. ]. LANK,
Dec.-15. Pleasant Hill.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

Waste no time: delays have dangerous
ends! If member of your family is suf-
fering with slight cough or cold, don't
wait until it develops itself into consump-
ton. But procure at once bottle
of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and cure
that cough,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29
Elkton Notes,

A goodly company consisting OF
about twenty couples from Elkton met
at the house of Mr.. N. p. Manley on
Thursday night, when under the di
rection OF Miss Sallie Manley, proceed
ed to give Miss Lizzie Smith a surprise.
The evening was happily spent. Gar
rett's orchestra discoursed sweet music
Refreshments were served.
On Christmas night the Misses Mil
Ter, daughters of Samuel Miller. resid :
ing on the Blue Ball road, gave party.
Eighteen or twenty couples were pres
ent. Refreshments were served and a
general good time enjoyed.
Charles Hinchliffe while skating on
the creek, near town, broke through
the ice, and in all probability would
have drowned had not assistance been
rendered him.
George Perkins broke through the
ice on the creek, near the Dyke, on
Wednesday night.
Local Option was not worth q cuss
in Cecil county on Christmas day, and
the people generally begin to think
it is no account any other day at least
tue last grand jury thought so, and so
expressed themselves in their report.
The. band was out in full force on
Christmas day, aud their horns got
full up-of water, as it rained hard.
Court closed on Saturday last, and
the professional jurymeh had a good
week of it. Several of them who gen.
orally come in from the county carry
away Sl7.5 so per head of the peoples
money.
The Episcopalians gave the Sunday
school scholars of the Church fine
entertainment on Thursday night.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

James Wick, of Rochester, N. Y,
presents to his friends and customers
new.edition of the Floral Guide. 1t
contains accumulated experience of
seedsmen for many years. 1t is hand
somely cotton up, and every lady, who
loves flowers, should have this guide.
The spring number lies on our table,
and parties wishing this invaluable
book to florists, should address James
Wick, Rochester, New York. and re =
ceive a copy free.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

AT Wright's you can still get sleighs
Call and get one before they are sold.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

Just received another LOT of sleds at
Wright's.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-29

H. B. Wright & Co. had grand
opening last Saturday OF holiday goods,
carriages, sleighs, etc. Many were in at
tendance, both buyers and sightseers.
They still have in stock variety of ex-
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-04

John Knox, before the light of the
Reformation broke up travelled among
several famlie, in the west OF Scotland,
who we're converts To the Protestant re-
'igjon. Particularly he visited oft Lord
Ochiltrce's family, preaching the gospel
privately TO those who were willing TO
receive ii. The lady and some Of her
family were converts. Her ladvShip had
chamber, table, stool and candle-stick
for the prophet, and one night about
suPper-time said to him, Mr.. Knox, !
think YOU are at loss by want of a
wife, To which he said: Madam, |
think nobody will take such a wandcrer
as /. TO which he replied. Sir, il that
be your objection | will make an inquiry
to lind an answer against our next
meeting The lady accordingly adj
dressed herself to her eldest daughter,
telling her that she might be very happy
if She could marry Mr. Knox, who " ould
be q great rcformer and a credit TO the
church. But she dcSpi,ed the proposal,
hoping that her Ladyship wished her
better than 10 marry poor wanderer.
The lady addrc sed the second daugh-
ter, who answered as did the eldest
Then she spoke to the third daughter
about 10 years OF age who very fairly
said, Madam, I'll be very willing to
marry him, but | fear he'll not take
me To which the lady replied. IF
that he your objection I'll soon get you
an answer Next night at supper the
lady said, "Sir. | have been considering
on a wife for YOU, and find one very
willing To which Knox answered,
who is it, madam" She replied,
My young daughter, sitting by your
side at the table Then, addressing
himself to the young lady, he said, MY
bird, are you willing 10 marry me?"
She answered: Yes. sir; only fear You
will not be willing to take me- He
said, MY bird, if you be willing totake
me you must take your venture of Gods
Providence as do | 90 through the
country sometime, on foot, having a
wallet on my arm and Biblein it. You
may put some things for yourself, but if
bid YOU take the wallet YOU must do it,
and 20 where 90, and lodge where |
lodge" Sir" she said, "I'll do all
this win you be as good as your
word?' yes, | will Upon which the
marriage was concluded Shewent with
him to Geneva; and as he was ascend
ing hill, she got mp to the top OF it be-
fore bin, and took the wallet on her
arm, and, sitting down, said. Now,
good man, am | not as good as my
word9'
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-04
PADUCAH A PORT OF ENTRY.

Intelligence from Washington announces
the appointment of Mr.. John w. Cobbs, of
Paducah, as surveyor Of customs at Padu-
cab. In view of the fact that the govern
ment bad decided to cut down the number
Of customs districts, people here were be-
ginning to fear that Paducah would be left
out in the cold. Our dispatches from the
capital prove the contrary. 1t is quite
probable now that Cairo will be placed in
the Paducah instead of tue ST. LOnis dis
trict. The government, like the Illinois
Central railroad company, has evidently
made up its mind TO abandon poor old
Cairo to the floods of the mighty rivers,
which sweep by on either side, and her
fate In twenty years from now not a
brick or stone will be left to mark the site
OF the metropolsof the sucker state Egypt"
The above is another nonsensical spirit OF
the blowhard, who represents the News at
Paducah. Cairo seems to worry the gen
tleman, but for his benefit we will infoim
the effusionst that Cairo stands solidly
independent and alone and is a seperate
district of itself without being attached to
the tail Of any other district. The article
is another specimen of the windy News
writer
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-04

keep their premises free from accumulations
of rain or sipewster, and thus add greatly to
the looks, cleanliness and health of the
place
DIR. Eben X. Macarthur, colored, who
some few years ago created considerable
sensation in this vicinity by instituling suit
against the JAS Fisk, which formerly run
as packet in the Cairo aud Paducah trade
His complaint WAS that the officers of the
boat refused to let him and his wife eat at
the first table with the white passengers. A
separate table was provided for them, and
they refused to occupy it, Just after the
suit was filed he was arrested in some small
town near the city OF ST. Louis for attempt
ing to rape a white girl, In which he was as
sisted by his pretenpd wife. He WAS tried
and convicted, and got off with an eigh-
teen months sentence to the Jefferson City
Penitentiary, where he served out his full
sentence, shortly after which he appears in
new role, in which he succeeds in swind-
ling an innocent, unsuspecting farmer out
OF several hundred dollars For this last
act he was tried and sentenced to serve an
other term in tue same penitentisry for one
year. He has again donned the striped suit,
which should have been for ten years in.
stead of one.