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Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Gone to AspinwaH.

Captain George Virgins, of Townsend,
set out yesterday for New York, whence
he will sail for Aspinwall to take charge
of the Central American Railway Com
pany'a dredgers in the harbor at that city.
Mr.. Virgins is a level-headed old sea
captain Of varied experience and a wide
store of information, and the company is
lucky in being able to secure his services.
He claims no relationship to the weather
prophet Virgins, but could probably beat
the Canada Virgins on weather guess
at any time. Several years ago Captain
Virgins retired from sea life and thought
he had settled down on dry land so Tar
from salt water that he would not be
tempted away by sniff Of sea breeze.
He has resided in the vicinity of Town
send, devoting his attention to raising big
corn and table vegetables and has usually
carried off a number of prizes at our
Peninsular Fairs. But the tempting offer
from the Panama Railroad Company was
too much for him to resist, so he "laid
down the shovel and the hoe" and left
us. The TRANSCRIPT wishes the Captain
safe voyage and success in his new
position.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Returned From the South.

Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Vandegrift, Of
MeDonough, have returned home after
pleasant sojourn Of four weeks in the
Southland. They spent three weeks with
Colonel and Mrs. B. S. Johnson, at Little
Rock, Arkansas, and were much pleased
with that thriving city and its surround
ings. From Little Rock they went to
New Orleans, crossing part Of the flooded
country, the cars running for time on
rails twelve inches under water. After
short but delightful stay in the Crescent
CITY they came home by way of Mobile,
Montgomery, Atlanta, Knoxville, Lynch
burg and Washington. They were among
those who had a severe shaking-up in the
railroad disaster which occurred on the
louisville and Nashville road, about 3
O'Clock Of the night Of February 28th, but
were fortunate enough to escape without
injury. The accident was caused by
broken rail. The two sleepers at the rear
of the train were thrown from the track
and turned over. Mr.. and Mrs. Vande-
prift had a section in the rear sleeper.
The car rolled over on its side and there
was a promiscuous flying about Of passen-
gers. mattresses, blankets, valises, boxes
and bundles. The passengers were cool.
The strong came promptly to the assistance
of the weak, and helped them from the
wreck. Only one person was injured and
he got off with nothing more serious than
hrrised shoulder. Fortunately the ac-
cident occurred on level ground. Several
of the passengers had the rare presence Of
mind to extinguish the lamps, thus, per
haps, preventing the coaches from taking
fire. when the sleepers went over the
coupling broke. The day coaches were,
therefore. not injured and the occupants
If the wrecked cars were taken into Mont
gomery only one hour behind time.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
State
ns q town debit of SEQ.

- Milford has town debt OF $3.50.
"A Milford dog was recently buried
in a satin-lined walnut coffin.
- Enoch Crouch, for many years mail
agent on the Delaware railroad, died at
Dover on Sunday.
- The first Delaware shad of the season
was taken out of the water at Bombay
Hook on the first day of March.
~ The handsome new station at Kenton,
on the Delaware and Chesapeake railroad
is nearly finished. It will cost 1900.
Senator Cavender introduced a bill
last week in the Legislature to grant the
Delaware railroad permission to curve the
road towards Smyrna at points between
Green Spring and Brenford.
-"Take the Sunny Side" is the tue Of
the lecture Colonel A. X. Mcclure will
deliver at Smyrna on April 10th. That
will do for lecture in April but we
wouldn't want any advice of that sort in
July.
- The Presbyterians of Smyrna have
sold their church to the Catholic society
for S2,O0O cash, and nave agreed 10 denver
it to the purchasers on June 18th. The
Presbyterians have already purchased a
lot for new church and will begin build
ing it soon.
The subscription books Of the Phil
adelphia and Smyrna Transportation Com
pany were opened at the office of J. E.
Tygert & Co., of Smyrna, on Monday.
Over 800 shares of the capital stock were
subscribed. The Times says the success
of the enterprise is already assured.
At the town election held in Smyrna
on Monday the following officers were
elected: Alderman, Fl. G.. Budd; Com
missioners, John E. Collins, John H. Hof-
fecker, Samuel Taylor, J. Cooper, John
Cosdon, William A. Ferris, E. Morris
Cloak; Treasurer, James P. Hofecker; j;
Assessor, Joseph B. FAIRIES.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Missionary Anniversary.

On last Friday evening the missionary
anniversary of the Odessa NJ. E. Sunday
school was held in the audience room Of
the church. After the opening exercises
came a reading, entitled "Progress," by
Eugene Armstrong; Miss Matte Short
followed with recitation, entitled "The
Penny Me Meant to Give" Aftera selec-
ton by the choir, Harry Rose read poem,
"What of the Night" and was followed
by Miss Mary Vandyke, who read Long
fellows " Builders" All the pupils ac-
Quilted themselves with great credit. The
pastor, the Rev. J. P. Otis, then delivered
an address on the missionary work. From
different portions of the Bible, responsive
readings, relative to missions, were given
bv the various classes. The amount OF
money contributed by the school during
the year was Sl41.55, an excess of S9.55
above any previous year.-EOery EUentng.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
The CroneY Case.

The jury in the Croney case after being
out about twenty-eight hours, came into
court shortly before o'clock on Saturday
afternoon with positive statement that
thev were unable to agree, and the counsel
for the defense asked the State to accept a
plea of manslaughter. The State did SO
and the prisoner was sentenced to five
wears imprisonment and to pay fine of
$4,000. The jury stood eight for acquittal
and four for conviction in the manner and
form indicted. Several ballots were taken
but the vote stood practically the same
from the outset. Several of the jury were
in favor of finding verdict for man.
slaughter, but the Judges charge would
not admit of it.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
The New Board.

The new Board of Commissioners OF
Middletown organized on Tuesday even
ing by electing w. P. Biggs President and
Col. Joseph Hanson Secretary. The fol-
lowing committees were appointed: On
streets, Col. Hanson, T. w. Buckle and
c. H. Howell. On lamps, j. G. Stewart,
Col. Hanson and t. w. Buckle. On fire
apparatus, T. w. Buckle, G. II. Howell
and Col. Hanson. The'board is composed
Of careful though progressive business
men who, we have 10 doubt, will be ever
awake to the needs of our growing town,
and will use the power delegated to them
in a conscientious and impartial manner.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Personal.

Miss Emma Stewart, of Port Penn,
and a valued contributor to the TRAN
SCRIPT, is visiting Miss Jennie Wright at
the Academy.
W. E. Wright, Esq, has returned
from washington to Middletown to COM
nlete his preparations for seeking a new
home in the West. He expects to go to
Dakota about the Goth instant, and will
,robablv drive his stakes in that progress
s,vo land. so rich in natural resources.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Rnbherr Mar New CastIe.

The residence Of Edward stoopes, near
New Castle, on the Hare's Corner road
was entered last Friday evening by ourg-
lars, who chloroformed the inmates OF tne
building and then stole about $3.50 worth
of wearing apparel. Among the Articles
carried off was suit Of wedding clothes
which had been purchased the day before
by a member of the household Mr'
Stoope's children lost all their ciotnlng
The dogs were chloroformed.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Forest Church.

The interesting meetings at Forest Pres
byterian Church were continued this
week, with large attendance. Rev. Mr..
Runner, of st. Georges, preached Monday
and Tuesday evenings, and Rev. Mr..
Keigwin on Thursday evening. Rev. Mr..
Reese will preach this evening. On ac-
count of these meetings the Sacrament OF
the Lords Supper was postponed until
next Sunday morning. There will be
preparatory services on Saturday afternoon
at three o'clock. The pastor was unable
to preach during this week on account of
a severe cold, but he is now nearly re-
covered.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
name Protective Assooiation

A special meeting Of the Delaware Game
Protective Association was held at Dover
on Monday, President I. n. Mills in the
chair and George Churchman, secretary.
A resolution was adopted indorsing the
bill now pending in the House, introduced
by Mr.. Lowe, substantially as it stands.
A resolution was adopted appropriating
500 for the purpose Of purchasing game
fish for Delaware streams, and another
asking the Legislature to make the close of
the season for woodcock the same as for
cartridges.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Conference.

The wilmington NJ. E. Conference met
at Cambridge Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock with Bishop Matthew Simpson in
the chair. After the administration of the
Sacrament of the Lords Supper, Secretary
John D. Rigg, OF Smyrna, was reelected,
with the Revs. z. Fl. Nelson, E. ?. Aldred
and E. C. MacNichol assistant secretaries.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
The Republic Sold.

The steamer Republic, which for several
seasons has run on the Delaware river
between Philadelphia and Cape May, has
been sold to Thomas Cornell, of New
York, who will run her between New
York and Roundout, on the Hudson. Il
is said Mr.. Cornell paid 100000 for the
boat. The steamer is four years old, and
cost $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
MARYLAND Matters.

- The barn Of Dennis Mullin, near
Elkton, was set on fire Monday by care
less pipe smoker and was burned to the
ground. A horse, stabbed in the building,
and ten tons of hay were also burned.
The building and contents were insured.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
MARRIED.

SMITH-BRATT-I the NJ. E. Church at
Oxford, Nd, February 9th, 1888, by Rev.
Robert S. Rowe, assisted by Revs. T. Z. Mar
tindale, P. E., and J. E. Maloy the Rev. Al
fred Smith. of the Wilmington Conference of
the NJ. E. Church, and Miss jamie NJ. Bratt, of
oxford, Talbot county, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09

COLDS yield to onions like magic, but
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is a still better
and by far more agreeable means of curing
a Cold or Cough. You can buy bottle
for 25 cents at any drug store, and we are
sure it will do the work every time.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
TAKE NOTICE.!
A very Productive and well located
Farm & Beautiful Residence
AT
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be sold at Public Sale at the Hotel of
John D. Paullin, in Middletown, Del,
On WEDNESDAY, the 2lst inst,
At O'Clock, P. NJ,
A FARM OF 16O ACRES
A FARM OF 16O ACRES.

n T AIGNI OI IOU AOhIIS9
Situate within one and half miles of Middle
town, Del in one of the best agricul-
turaI districts of the State.
Said farm is in good state of cultivation,
divided by good fences and hedges into five
fields. all accessible to running water. There
are 2 400 Peach Trees in full bearing, a good
sized Apple Orchard and other fruits. The
dwelling is a large three story modern brick
house, containing u rooms beside attic roms
good Granary, Barn, Stable and other build
fngs, all in excellent repair. Altogether it is
one of the most desirable farms in the neigh
borhood, and such as is seldom offered for
sale.
A considerable portion of the purchase
money can remain secured on the premises.
AS- The particular terms of payment will
be made known at the time of sale.
TITLE INDISPUTABLE.
The property will be shown by Mr.. James
H. Smith, residing thereon, or by the under
signed. r. 7. LOCKWOOD,
Mch.9-2t Middletown, Del,
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Roll of Honor.
MIDDLETowN ACADEMY.

M1DDLEIOWN ACADEMAs
The following named pupils have reached
an average of 95 per cent. or above in
department, attendance and rank in stud
les for the month of February, 1888:
Department No. bessie Anderson,
Efie Kelly, Lottie Jones, Sadie Pharo,
Lena Pleasanton, Rhoda Wildes, BERTHE
Hofecker, William Carpenter, William
Price, John Price.
Department No. 2.-Dollie Budd, Mary
Buckle, Fannie Derrickson, Lizzie r. Hall,
Helen Naudain, May Unruh, Alfred Lingo,
Robert Jones, Horatio Pharo.
Department No. 3.-Walter Rothwell,
Alexis Wilson, Hannah Makens, Sallie
WiIdes, Oscar Saxton.
Department No. 4.-Fannie Green, Min
ME vasey, Annie Taylor, Lizzie S. Way,
Harry Johnson, Howard Craddock, Char
lie Jones.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
Business Gossip,

WE guarantee both Lucas" and Wads-
worth's" Pure Lead and Oil Ready-Mixed
Paints. No other Paints equal to these. Sold
hY G. E. HUKILL
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09

THE well-known firm of D. F. Atwood &
Co. are advertising with us for men. This is
a good opening fora man wishes perman-
ont situatiOn
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09

"SKILL and patience succeed where force
falls The quiet skill and patient research
which brought forth Kidney-Wort illustrates
the truth of the fable. Its grand success
everyw here is admitted. Disease never comes
to us without a cause. Ask any good physi-
clan the reason and he will tell you some
thing interteres with the working of the great
organs. Kidney Wort enables them to over
come all distractions and preserves perfect
health. Try box or bottle at once
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09

On THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.-The voltaic Belt
Co, Marshall, Mich, will send DR.. Dyes
Celebrated Electro-voltaic Belts and Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to men
(young or old) who are afflicted with ner.
vous debility, lost vitality and kindred
troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health and manly vigor. Ad-
dress as above.-N. B.-No risk is incurred
as thirty days trial is allowed.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
DIED.

ELIAsoN-At Chestertown, Nd, on
Thursday sth inst, Mrs. Susan, wife of
Thomas w. Eliason. Funeral tomorrow,
10th inst, at o'clock p. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
TH# mail ORDER DEPARTMENT
BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE.
NO PART OF THE BUSHES:

NO PART OF THE BUSINESS
of Bailey, Banks & Biddle is con-
Quoted with greater perfection of
detail or more general satisfaction
to purchasers than that of selecting
and sending goods in response to
requests by mail.
WHETHER THE ORDER IS
for costly or inexpensive articles
whether for an assortment to enable
apurchaser to decide at home which
article suits best, or for something
to be shipped directly to a third
person as a present, the purchaser
relying upon the house for a good
choicc-the selection is invariably
made by an expert of well-tried
taste, possessing thorough knowl-
edge both of the goods and the
changeful fashions.
DIRECTIONS ARE INTELLI-
gently followed; the least hint of
preference is carefully noted, and
in every instance the newest and
most desirable goods are sent, ex-
cepting when an article not quite
so new presents such inducements
in price as to make it seem best to
inform the customer and await
further instructions. Full explana- Z
tions are given whenever the in
terest of the customer requires them!
GOODS MAY ALWAYS BE RE-
turned if not entirely satisfactory.
Middletown transcript., 1883-03-09
ODESSA PUBLIC SCHOOL.

In the higher department of the Odessa
public schools, the following pupils having
been in attendance at least seventeen days
during the month (19 days in month"; }
ending March I'd, obtained general aver
ages as follows-10 being perfect: Scott
Townsend, 1920; Chas. West, 9 33-4O; !;
Harry Rose, 8 27-4O; Harry Long, 1872 /;
Matte Short, 94-9; George Hallnan, 9 %;
Chester Gibson, 2-5; Lida Lloyd, 9 7-1S /;
Harry Smith, 97-2O; Lizzie Gilch, 90 /;
Levi Plummer, SIG; Mollie Morgan,
9 SIG; Lizzie Grenminger, 95-16; George
West, 11-36; Mabel Lloyd, lao.
ARMSTRONG; CORNER.
At Woodland school the following named
pupils have reached an average Of 95 per
cent. or above in department, attendance
and rank in studies for the month of Feb
ruary, 1888: Eugene Cleaver, Willie Met
ten, Vance Armstrong, Willie Armstrong,
John Grassland, Howard Grassland, John
Ratledge, Frank Bratton.
MATTHEW'S CORNER SCHOOL.
The following named pupils have
reached an average of 95 per cent in atten-
dance, department and rank for the month
of February: George L. Townsend, Perry
Rose, Lucy Roemer, Belle A. Rose.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-02-15
An Act to be Entitled an Act Provid-
ina an Alternative Method Of Con-
struct'ng and Keeping in Repair
Public Roads
Introduced by Mr.. Watson.
The Gesserad Assembly ef North
Carolina do sssact

The Geasere@ assembly ef North
Caroline do ssaact
SECTION /. That the board of
justices of the peace of any county in
this state, at any regular meeting, or
at any meeting called by the board
of commissioners of the county, may
by majority vote, "a quorum COM
posed Of majority Of the justices in
the county being presently adopt an
alternative method of constructing
and keeping in repair the public
roads of such county as provided in
this act.
Sec. 3 Each township in the cot.n-
ty shall constitute a road district,
and when county shall have adop-
ted the provisions of this act, as pro-
vided in section one, it shall be the
duty of the board of commissioners
of such county at their next regular
meeting after such adopt ion of this
act, and biennially thereafter, to ap-
point supervisor of roads for each
road district; said supervisor shall
hold his office for the term Of two
years beginning on the day of his
qualification. Vacancies in the office
Of supervisor OF: roads shall be filled
by appointment by the board of COM
missioners; and any supervisor may
be removed from office by the board
of county commissioners, on ten
days notice, for neglect of duty, or
misappropriation Of funds.
Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of
the clerk of the board of commission
ers to give written notice to such ap-
pointee Of his appointment, as soon
thereafter as practicable; and each
person SO appointed shall appear at
the next regular meeting gof the board
of commissioners, orat aome special
meeting named in said notice, and
qualify by taking an oath to faith
fully account for all moneys coming
into, his hands as such and before
entering upon the duties of his office
he shall execute bond with securi-
ty to be approved by the board, and
in such a penal sum as the board
may require, payable to the county,
and conditioned for the faithful per-
(, formance of his duties and the faith
full accounting for all moneys COM
ing into his hands as supervisor,
SEQ. A. It shall be the duty OF
each supervisor within twenty day.
from his qualification, provided he
be not appointed to fill a vacancy
to lay out and divide all the public
roads in his district in sections moi
exceeding two miles in length, tex
cept hy order Of the board of com
lmissioners, which sections he shall
! number and describe in book kept
by him for that purpose, aud he shall
specify the nature and extent Of tht
work which he may deem pepeasary
for improving and keeping in repair
such section Of said road, for a pc.
Rod embracing his official term. III
may also specify the month or months
! in which the work shall be done. III,
shall also assign to each sectien sucl
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-02-15

in the album on the parlor table.
and piece in the library. ine q book,
and went to. the diningr roo.n, and
put some under the table. and drop.
ped piece under the range in. the
kitchen. I tell YOU the house was
loaded for bear. Ma came hong
from. church first, and when, I asked
where. pa was, she said she hoped be
had gone to, walk. around block to
air hisself: Pa came home. to, dinner
and when he got smell of the house
he opened all the doors, and ma put
a comfortable around her shoulders
and told pa he was disgrace to civ
ilization. She tried to get pa to
driak some. carbolic acid. Pa final
ly convinced ma that it was not him,
and then they decided that it was
the house that smelled. SO, as we'll as
the church, and:all Sunday afternoon
they went visiting, and this morning
pa went down. to. the health office
and got the inspector of nuisances to
come up to the house, and when he
smelled around spell he said there
were dead rats in the main sewer
pipe, and they sent for plumbers,
and pa went out to neighbor's to
borry some fresh air, and when the
plumbers began to dig up, the floor
in the basement I came over here.
If they find. any Of that limberger
cheese it Will go hard WITH me. The
hired girls: have. 10th quit, and ma
says she is going to break up keep
ing house and board. That is just
into my hand. | want to board at
a hotel, where you can have a bill
of-fare and tooth-pick, and billiards,
and everything. Well, [ guess I
will go over to the house and stand
in the back door and listen. to. the
mocking bird. If you see me come
flying out of the alley with. nay coat
tail full of boots you can, bet they
have discovered the sewer gas"
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-02-15

Walter S. Nelson, Esq, Monroe,
n. c., says.s ''In one week Browns
Iron Bitters cured me of indigestion
and sick stomach"
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-02-15

When the button comes off the
back of a. mans shirt his choler be-
gins to rise.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-02-15
Some Short Proverbs.

Russian.-Pray to. God; but corr
tinue to row toitlIe Shore.
Sanskrit-Si1ence is the ornament
of the ignoraat.
Chinase. are two good
men. One dead, the other unborn.
Tamul>-The handle Of the axe
is the eaemy of its kind.
PeEsian.-One pound of learning
reqHires ten pounds of common: sense
to apply 1t.
Arabian.-It is hard to chase two
hares.
Modern Greek Two watermel-
ons cannot be carried under one
arm.
"Tis more brave to live than to
die" Therefore don't wait till a
slight Cough develops itself into con-
sumption but secure a bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup at the small
outlay of % cents, cure your Cough
and live on happily
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-22
DELINQUENT.

Of the Bosrd OF Directors, msde on sne On Gay
cei al snch stocf g may be necesssry Will be
soid ss public auction, At the onos Of the
Compsny. Room Is, Nevada Bloch. No. 500
Montgomery street. San Francisco osiAiornis'
we.aav. the rhirtieth (s0th) day
Of April. 1883.
nav said d-elinouept assessment thereon. to-
esfhsr with costa Of advertising and Expenses
A. ". HAvKNs, Secretary.
OYyIck-Room 20, Nevada Blocks 70; ~
Nonteomery street, San francisco. Oalifor-
nis- spl4td