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Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Trustees of the Poor.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Trustees OF the Poor was held at the aims
house on Wednesday. Superintendent
Guthrie's monthly report showed that
there were 254 inmates in both depart
ments Of the institution, an increase of 10
over December, 1882. There were 6S per-
sons, SIS white and 1S colored, in the in
sane department; and 1856 paupers, 15S
white and SO colored, in the almshouse.
In the month there was one death.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
MARRIED.

ROWE-TITUS.- In West Philadelphia,
Pa, on December Path, 1885, at 9 Z NJ, by
Rev. ]. Addison Henry, George G. Rowe, OF
MiddIetown, Del, to Kate C. Titus, OF WesI
Philadelphia, Pa.
LOWBER.-December goth, at the
Magnolia NJ. E. Church, by Rev. S. n. P9lch'
ard. Joseph A Frear and Miss Clara LoWber
both of Kent county, Del.
HY ATT-GLANDEN.-In Wilmington, De
cember 10Th. by Rev. J. F. Crouch, Francis
W. HYATT. Jr., of Wilmington, and Miss Dora
R. Gllnden, of Smyrna.
HEVALO-METZ.-At the house of the
brides parents, in Chesapeake City, on De
cember 18th, 1883. by Rev. F. j. Cochran, Miss
Annie Metz, of Chesapeake City, and Reuben
Hevulo, OF Cecilton, both of Cecil county
Maryland.
MURPHY HY-CRAWFORD.- ON December
Murphy and Mary E. Crawford, daughter Of
VIM II Crawford, ESD, of Avondale, Chester
county. Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Christmas GnsIines.

S. G. Downs, Of Noxentown, brought
to the TRANSCRIPT office to-day ten
pretty goslings that came out Of the shell
on Christmas day. The mother of the
family sat on ten eggs and, attending
strictly to business, notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather, hatched out
the lot. The little goslings do not seem
to realize that they have arrived at a
knowledge of the world at an unseemly
season, but are apparently as happy as
goslings can be.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
All FOR NOTHING.
Hvbvshe Doctor was Disgusted. and what
ETipht have been Done without Him.

why the Doctor was Disgusted. ana wnat
Might have been Done without HIM.
uWelI, Wife" said DIR. E., as he entered
his house, which was situated IN cosy vi VI
Iasse in central New York, - l have got BACK
from a long and dreary ride away down
among the mountains, and all to no purpose
whateyer. The messenger said the man
wouldn't live till morning, when the iact Is
he had only an ordinary attack OF cone: II y
the simpletons had only had sense % enoqgh w - y
mt a BENSON'S CAPCINE POROUS PLAS,
TER on his stomach he would have been al
right in an hour or two. But some folks are
slow to learn - added the old physician, sWaI
lowing the cup of steaming tea which MS
wife had just poured for him ,.,,
Doctor E-was right yet people 90 learn
over, tbon0h slowly. The rapidly increasing
nse of Benson's plaster proves this beyond
question, and the good doctors are certain tG
he saved much of their needless toll. In al
diseases capable of being affected by pIas
Ter BensonNs act efficiently and at once: Int
genuine have the word CAPClNE cut IN th'
/ centre Price 25 cents.
Seabnrv & Johnson, Chemists, New York
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A Special Service in the NJ. 2.

On Sabbath, at 1917 o'clock, in the Meth
odist Episcopal Church Of this town, the
pastor will preach on "The Wise Men
who came from the East" In the even
ing, at Z o'clock, will be held the temper
ance service postponed from last Sabbath
evening in consequence of the storm.
One object of the exercises will be the
celebration of the decennary OF the W. c.
T. U. The following order Of thought
will be observed in the program Of the
evening"
The w. G. T. U, by A. G. Cox.
Prohibition, by j. B. Roberts.
The Relation of the Church to Temper
ance, by the Pastor.
Appropriate music will be 1ntersperseo
and it is hoped that the exercises will bt
! both interesting and profitable.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
HvneneaI,

In West Philadelphia, on Monday, De-
cember Oath, Mr.. George G. Rowe, of
Middletown, and Miss Kate c. Titus were
united il marriage by the Rev. J. Addison
Henry. The bride formerly resided in
Cecil county, Nd, where she has many
friends. The groom is one of Middle
towns most industrious and popular
young men. The TRANSCRIPT of1ers It's
congratulations to the happy couple, who
are now away on their bridal trip.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28

nish the music for the dance. The grand
march is announced to begin at $50
O'Clock. A fine collation. will be served
in the banquet hall. The reception COM
mittee is, A. p. Corbit, Edward Tatman,
r. j, Davis. R. B. Wilson, w. F. Ken
nedy and W. R. Davis; and the floor a.
rectors are F. B. Watkins, w. Fl. Cacy,
w. F. Kennedy and Fl. NJ. Walker.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Unclaimed Letters.

The following letters are unclaimed IN
the Niddletown post-office: Frank Carly,
Mrs. Amanda Green, ~, Georgiana Girls
den, Mrs. Harriet Segerts, Martha Hazard,
Martha johnson, Mary G. Myers, Sarah
Purnell, Frances Pinter, Enoch Piner,
Mrs. Mary Phillips, Eliza Richardson,
Martha Wallace, Mary Turner. Persons
calling for the above will please say they
are advertised.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
weather Record for the week.

December 23rd-mercury II at a. IN.
and II at p. IN; snow. December 24th-
mercury 80 att a. IN. and 30 at p. m.
light rain. December 25th-mercury 30
at a. NJ. and 80 at l p. M; rain in the
afternoon. December 26th-mercury Is
at 7 a. m. and IS at l p. m.; clear. Decem
Der 27th-mercury 33 at Z a. IN. and 81 at
p. m. rain. December 2sth-mercury q
at Y a. m. and 80 at l p. M. clear.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
EnIns To Take Place.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3.-Personal
property, Mrs. Sarah A. Hanson, near
Warwick, Md.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15.-Sale of per-
sonal property, Mrs. Henrietta Hopkins,
near Mount Pleasant.
MONDAY, JANUARY 2lst.-The farm OF
Benz. F. Sluyter, deceased, on Bohemia
Manor, at Elkton, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Christmas II MiddIetown.

Christmas day was rather quiet in Mid
dletown. The stores were closed in front
but customers were admitted to the greater
number of them and some business was
done throughout the day. None of the
churches held services. The Rev. Mr..
Dean was expected to preach at st. Anne's
church but he failed to come.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Personal.

= Miss Fannie Reynolds is spending
her Christmas vacation with her parents.
= Miss Essie Chandler, Of Wilmington,
is visiting Middletown, the guest of Miss
Minnie Reynolds.
- The Rev. Mr.. Alexander and family
spent Christmas with relatives at Phillips
burg, Pa. They returned to Middletown
on Wednesday evening.
= Miss May Martindale, daughter Of
the Rev. r. L. Martindale, won the first
prize, Bryant's poems, offered by the
Smyrna Record to the pupils Of the
Smyrna High School for essays.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Odessa Produce Market.

Corrected weekly by W. NJ. Vande-
grift: Eggs, 26 cents; butter, 30 cents !;
lard, II to l21l cents; potatoes, white, so
cents per bushel; potatoes, sweet, 40 to so
cents per basket; chickens, II to IA cents ;
ducks, II to 10 cents; turkeys, a to l6
cents.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
80 snrare,s Readings.

The entertainment at the Smyrna Town
Hall bv Miss jamie G. Savage, Christmas
night was attended by large audience;
Miss Savage is a very pleasing reader anu anu
her efforts were all we'll recelVe1D3 D LII a
entertainment was one OF the he'o' .
Course.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
cytlistellaneuus advertisements.
n 5000 YARDS OF CARPETS DO
r--....--lIII.I.II.zI...Il..Il

Our Carpet has increased that have been COM
PEELED to enlarge Carpet Department We have now
beautiful Carpet Room filled with the best MAKES and De-
SNS the produce Our stock consists Of Tapes
tries Body Brussels with borders match Ingran Persian
Damass Rags and Hemp all Of which make and lay in the
best manner when desired We have also line Of Floor OH
Cloths Coco Mattings Rugs Mats Stair Pads Stair Rods Car
pet Felting Window Shadings &C.
Remember you fifteen thousand yards Of Carpets to Sc
ec FROM therefore where you get just what want
CLOTHING!
Since the completion Of the sales of Clothing have
increased threeod and theres why should not
double the increase this fall and winter We expecting it,
and have put stock that end We have not missed sale
this fall That saying great DEAL but why should our
stock is large and adapted all agesChdren Boys Youth
and Men-and with prices to suit all So you there is
thing very wonderful in not missing sale.
Cassimeres stock Of Foreign and Domestic Cass
meres complete and have tailor that fit you This
man Mr. James McCogan, formerly Of Chester Pa He has
been here year. and his work ese to the fact that he is
who understands his business. N@f you want suit
of clothes equal in style and workmanship to those you get in
the cities you get them here at much less cost
ngPLEAsE GIVE US CALI
o.tmt w. z. MOORE e co.
Middetown, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28

ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, December 14th;
] on the road between Mt. Pleasant ana
Town Point. A BROWN SATCHEL; also,
TWO BUNDLES, strapped with Shawl strap.
The Reward will be paid by leaving M g,64 me
Articles with, or addressing ID. w. COL
PITTS. Mt Pleasant r. r. Station, or at the
store of J. J. WILLIAMS, st Augustine.
3oo
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

A REPORT PRINTED in the Wilmington
n Morning Ne,os of December 24th to the
effect that WILLIAM n. WILSON had accepted
a half interest with SCOTT & CO. in the
Fruit Belt Land Office,'' is not correct.
hereby give notice that William n. Wilson is
not nor never has been a partner in said
firm of Scott & Co.
ABNER HITCHCOCK, Manager.
MIDpLETowN, DEL, Dec 26 1ss3lt.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28

FURNITURE.-A nice line of Walnut Chairs
Spring Rockers, Marble-top Tables, Hall Mir
rors, Walnut Chamber Sets, Lounges, Towel
Racks and Comb Cases, and variety of very
fine Chairs for children, all suitable FOL
Christmas presents, and will be sold as low
as can be bought in Philadelphia. GEORGE w
WILSON, Furniture Dealer and Undertaken
Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Final Notice to Taxpayers
OF
APPOINTMENTS HUNDRED.

NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance
" Of the requirements of the Act OF hsse
bly in this behalf, passed at Dover, Delaware
Anril 10TH 1873, the undersigned will attend
at the following named places, on the G Gays 3
named, between the hours of 10 "A. NJ; ana D
P. NJ, for the purpose of collecting all taxes
that are unpaid:
RLACKBIRD STATION, Friday, January
4th, 1884.
AtGEO. ND. HART & cos OFFICE, Town
send, Saturday, January 9th, 1884.
yANDYKE'S STATION. Tuesday, Jan
uary sth, 1884.
At sICOX'S HOTEL, Fileldsboro, Saturday
January 18th, 1884.
WILSON'S CORNER, Tuesday, Jan
uary 18th, 1884.
Persons liable to pay taxes are hereby r3 no no
tified that in case of default, the Collecto[
will proceed to collect such taxes by que
pi''''' v ''' r. L. NAUDAIN,
Collector of AppOquintmt7'E Hd.
p. O-Middletown, Del
December l4th lSS+4t
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
To Painters and Others.

ALEXANDER MoNRo. Practical Grainer
Il from New York Any one wishing q good
job of granting should address him at
nov.30-6m. BLACKBIRp. DELAWARE.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
NOTICE!
The Annual Meeting of the Cantwell Mutual
ny IA,Iranca = Comnany will be held at the
Hotel of F. W. HYATT, Esq,
Odessa, Delaware,
On MONDAY, January 7th, 1884

tt (which time SEVEN ~ DIRECTORS
will be elected to serve during
the ensuing year.
- Premium of six (6) per cent. will be
recnired to be paid on the Deposit Notes.
1ECTTON FOR DIRECTORS will take
nIace between the hours of II
A. NJ. and II NJ.
The Board of Directors, Mt its meeting To-
dav. declared a Dividend of (6) per cent. on
balances standing to the credit OF me~mDeIs; ~
DayabIe January 1th, 1854. Ihey also passeu
the following resolution:
:. ResolUed. That all policy holders having
wheat or oats insured in granary have said
insurance extended to grain, either III STACK
Notes two (2l per cent. on the amount at
JOHN C. CORBIT. President,
JOSEPH q. BROWN, Secretary.
ODESSA, DEL, Dec. 10, 1888. dec.zl-St
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Election Notice.

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
MIDDLETowN, DEL, December Z, 1888
THE ANNUAL ELECTION for nine Direc-
Il tors, to serve this Bank for the ensuing
wear, will be held at the banking house. on
January sth, between the hours of 10, A. NJ.
and twelve O'Clock, NJ.
dec144t j. R. HALL, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
DIED.

WELLS.-Near Greeh opIlIS, DeOVIIIDVI
25th, Henry H. Wells, in his 34th year.
GOOD style is good sense, good health,
good energy and good will, but bottle OF
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is a good bene-
faction thatsuffering humanity has already
learned to appreciate.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
THE IMPROVEMENTS con-
SIST OF A SSf n 4 n a
Two-stOry Brick House, lRG

L wv puO4J OAASA A@SS~Si lAAhaH Q W EN&
s6 by 90 feet, with STONE E=zsS=zszT s. !. :,
KITCHEN, 2s by 20 feet; STONE MEAL =,
HOUSE, 10 by II feet; GRANAR4, 40 BY 81
feet: STABLE, 81 by 26 feet; HAY HOUSE,
81 by 20 feet, and CARRIAGE HOUSE, lS by
l6 feet. All these buildings are in good OF
fair condition. -, ,..-4lo-
the farm into two parts. That north OF the
road contains 4O2 acres, and the other 20
acres The farm will probably be ohered as
a whole, and in two parcels, ana sold IN
whichever way the undersigned may ueelh
most advantageous.
a9- The lease of the present tenant Will
NOT exnire until March ., 1885; but the pur-
chaser will be entitled to all the landlord
rights under said lease from and after tEe
day OF sale.
THE TERMS OF SALE, prescribed by the
order of the Orphans Court, are: $o:OOO 10
| he paid in cash on the day OF salei Sll.0O on
| October 10th, 1884; and the residue IN TWO
wears from the day of sale. The credlt piy-
| mpnts to draw interest from the day OF SAFE,
| and TO be secured by the bonds or notes OF
| fhe purchaser, with surety or suret1es 10
| he approved by the undersigned. Or the
whole purchase money, except the install
ment OF Sll, 800 may, at the purchasers OPP
| tion. be paid in cash on the day OF SALE
Cost of conveyancing to be paid by pur'
N-'''rN JAMES B. GROOME,
Executor of BENZ. F. Sluyter, deceased
dec 2S-tS
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Business 0ossip.

4 HANDSOME lot OF SATIN NEW YEARS CARDS,
Just received, by Mrs. J. W. MAKENs, Mid
dletown,
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638 ACRES !

more or less, of which about 400 acres are
cleared and in cultivation, and the residue
eycent n small portion which is marsh land,
is covered with thrifty growth of TIMBER
and wood, consisting among other varieties
of Hickory, Oak, Chestnut, Cedar, Locust,
Walnut Pine sc, Nearly all the wood land
can, if desired, be readily cleared and brought
into profitable cultivation.
Nearly all the cleared land is of the best
natural q uality; has been considerably i'm.
proved by artificial and other manures, and
is very productive.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
RS=THE PEACH ORCHARD CONTAINS
ABOUT 5000 TREES,

in full bearing. The fencing is good, and
there is growing upon the place large
upon the farm good LANDING, at which
the products of the farm can be shipped or
| Ii nnnir- -ad
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
Seven head good Mich Cows,

Some of which will soon be in profit.
l Yearling BULL, Alderney Stock.
ONE YOKE OF OXEN,
seven years old, superior workers, and are
said to be by all who know them as fine
a pair OF work cattle as any
in the State.
Middletown transcript., 1883-12-28
T.OST-S15 REWARD

Executor of BENZ. F. SIuyter, deceasel
dec. .2S-ts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-22
Highly Sensational.

On Tuesday last the little village OF
Morristown, Ind, was the scene of series
of sensations. Mrs. Laura Ormstead, q
milliner, met Ebert Tyner, wealthy
stockman, on the road to the depot, when
she piled buggy-whip over his head and
face with all her power. After receiving
number Of severe lashcs Mr.. Tyner closed
in with the Infatuated woman and taking
the whip away from her began giving her
some of her own medicine. At this point
they were separated, and Tyncr went on
to the depot, while Mrs. OrmStead return
ed home and reported the state OF affairs
to her husband. The latter armed him
self with a revolver and started after Ty-
ner, and nothing but the interference of
friends prevented tragedy, which all
think cannot long be postponed. Mrs.
Ormstead alleges as the cause for her ac-
tons the alleged fact that Mr.. Tyner had
made scandalous remarks about her, which
Mr.. Tyner denies and says that it is put
up Job to blackmail him. After the affray
between Mr.. Tyncr and Mrs. Ormstead,
the latter, it is reported, made some very
slanderous statements about Mrs. Tyner,
prominent society lady and writer of
State reputation, which coming to the ears
of Joe Turner, Il young man who has lived
with Mr.. Tyner for years, enraged him to
such an extent that he assaulted Mrs. Orm-
stead, striking her several blows on the
head. She screamed, and her husband
came to her assistance, and he and Turner
at once engaged in savage fight. While
they were pounding each other Mrs. Orm-
stead watched her chance and struck
Turner terrible blow OH the head with
a rock tied up in her handkerchief, knock
ing him insensible and inflicting severe
wound. The affair is expected to culmi-
uate I'm trapp1y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-22
A Mule with the Shakes.


A boat few days ago passed through
Lackawaxcn, Pa, on the Delaware and
Hudson Canal, drawn by two mules, each
4 wears old, one of which is afflicted with
malaria. The captain of the boat said
that the animal has regular chills and
fever, and exhibits all the symptoms dis
played by human beings afflicted with the
same disease. The mule has been nearly
cured by diet Of quinine. He was first
opposed to taking the bitter drugs in his
oats, and consented to swallow it only
after voluntary fast Of five days, when
the pangs of hunger conquered the objec-
tons of his sensitive palate. He seemed
to understand the purpose of the drug, for
whenever he feels the chills coming on he
now eats, without winking, the oats COW
cred with the pungcnt powder. He has
been reduced to a mere skeleton, hut since
taking several doses Of quinine he is re-
gaining flesh and strength. When he had
the shakes he seemed dazed by his condi-
ton. and turned tail to the warm wind. as
though 4 storm were pelting him. The
fever surprised him equally, and it was
with difficulty that he could be kept from
plunging into the cool water of the canal
when the glow was at its height.-Ih''d-
adelphia Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-22
A Colorado Episode.

A dispatch FROM Denver, Colorado, says:
The details of bloody afrray, which oc-
Cured at the McI.ain rancho, in Ebert
county, OH Sunday night, in which eight
COW boys were engaged, have just reached
here. Sunday being day off, they all
went to Agate Station, on the Kansas Pa
cific road, and falling in with companions,
opened the festivities with several drinks.
Thence they rode to neighboring rancho,
where they obtained a supply of liquor
and started for home. On the way two Of
their number, named Rossiter and Nc
Kccyer, engaged in an angry dispute on a
trivial matter, and all repaired to the
herders' quarters to settle the difficulty.
AS soon as they were inside the men
clinched and both fell to the ground, fight
desperately, their companion urging them
on. The tables and benches were removed,
aud in an ImProvised ring the men beat
and tore each other with the ferocity of
tigers. The on-lookers in their excite
ment madly howled and danced about,
brandishing' their revolvers and eneOur-
aging their fav0rite in the fight. While
the orgy was at the highest the oil-lamp
was knocked from its place and the room
was in darkness. The men, now COM
pletely mad, ran upon each other, and in
a minute after the light was extinguished
the melee was general. The door was
locked, and there being no means of egress,
each man fought for himself. Amid the
resounding blows and curses pistol shot
rang out, and the death cry of the victim
paralyzed whatever of reason was left in
the party. Almost before the cry had left
the unfortunate man there was a wild flu
silade, and for moment, by fitful flashes,
the gloom wasligEted. Rossiter was dead,
two named Jones were weltering in their
blood, and three others were wounded,
one at least fatally. Rollins and Mckee
yer, the only ones not injured, fled and
have not vet been apprehended.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-22
A Fight 10 the Death.

A dispatch from Detroit, Mich, says
that the body of man has been found in
the woods, eight miles from Cheboygan,
and identified rs that Of Frank Deveraux,
q homesteader, who lived near by. The
surroundings showed that he had been
killed in fight with bear, which result
ed fatally for both, the body of the animal
being fouad near that of the man. Dever-
aux Was sitting braced against log, where
he had evidently placed himself after his
contest with the bear. The mans face
and legs had been gnawed nearly to the
bone, one shoulder was dislocated, one
eye gone and abdomen torn open. The
bear had been shot through the shoulder
and, aggravated by the wound, had made
a fierce attack upon his assailant. The
ground was torn up for distance of
twenty feet around the spot, and the prints
of the bears teeth and punches of hair
were found on the gun which Deyeraux
had used.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-09-22

AFTER HARVEST, AND THE WORK
GOES BRAVELY ON!-Dry Goods, Carpets
and Groceries DOWN! DOWN. down! We
have about s2j 600 worth of Dry Goods, Carpets,
Groceries, g., that we are anxious to turn over
for cash or county produce.
We have no reason to complain OF our Spring
Trade, but we do want to make room for heavy
fall business, and don't mean TO be under-oId.
As it is very difficult to say what we have or how
much We have of any one thing, as we don't
know where TO begin, and would not know
where to end after we once began. Our stock is
simply tha largest in Western Maryland. and in
addition to the monstrous stock that is to be
moved to make room for fall goods, we have just
received some speci Il things for the after harvest
trade, for instance: A very heavy stock OF all
kinds of Carpets-all styles, all grades; Sugar
from the refinery at bottom prices. Fruit Jars,
Jelly Tumbers, DC. or in conclusion, we will
say II you will call and see us you will buy, and
go home well pleased.
We also take this method OF thanking you for
past favors. and remain, "
Yours, J. III. BEACHLEY.
TRADE DOLLARS at par for all goods except
Groceries.