The Delaware ledger., 1883-08-18
NEWARK AND VICINITY.

Linden Hall, south Of the p, w. IL
b. Station, has at present As boardcrs.
"a few gentlemen can be Accommodated
with board in private family. Inquire
nt This office.
Mr.. James McKane sold his fam, a
short distance from town, to the B. & o.
Railroad, this week, for $4,000.
The d. & o. have commenced opor-
atoms on the farms of Edward Wilson
and George Casho, near this town.
"A number of our people secured
teams and attended the colorod camp, at
Chesapeake City, on Sunday last.
See William Homewood's ad. in ano-
ther column. This will be rare chance
for our farmers TO secure first class stock.
The accordeon has been found because
we have heard sweet music from 1t since
the report was circulated that 1t was lost.
Don't forget the sale of household
ornilure, at the Delaware House, this
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Chance for bar.
gains.
Mr.. A. J. Lilly has had his residence
on Main street repainted also, his front
yard fence, which gives much beauty to
the place.
The New Castle Presbytery will hold
special meeting in the West Presbyter-
Ian Church, Wilmington, on Thursday
next, August 23d.
On Sunday last there were nearly
two thousand people at the colored camp
meeting near Chesapeake City. The
majority were white folks.
--Misa Jennie, daughter of John Hall
living short distance from town, has
been confined to bed for several weeks
past, with the malarial lever.
The Young America base ball club
of this town played game with tue New
port nine, On saturday last, ut Newport,
aud were defeated by score of 81 to 10
-Woodlawn camp meeting began on
Tuesday. 1t is no wonder That there is
SO much wet weather, lor camp meetings
are sure to bring rain under all circum-
stances.
William Bradford, who has been suf-
ieripg for some weeks past with an aflec-
tion of the eyes, is once more doing duty
at the Deer Park, We irusFhe will soor
regain full use Of his optics.
Mess, Venable & Heyman's al. ap-
pears in this issue of fine liquors. VIM,
Griffith, at the Glass Front, is their agent
for this town. For medicinal purposes
1t Is said to have no superior.
Mr. w. E. Tuchton, who holds very
important position with the Delaware
r. r., accompanied by his wife and fam,
lily, spent last Sunday with Mr., Chas
Walton at his pleasant residence on Iror
Hin,
-Refreshing rain on Monday evening
last. 1t was much needed, and its com
ing was hailed with much delight by on
farmer friends, thus enabling them t,
plow for fall seeding. As the saying zoe
cit laid the dust"
John Faw's farm, situated in New
Castle and Red Lion Hundreds, on tn,
Foad leading from summit Bridge to Re,
Lion, was sold at public sale by sher'
Martin, on Wednesday last, to John
Rodney, Esq, for $4,000.
ID. Scott & Bros "ad'' appe II.
this issue of their reliable fe' .sn.
They manufacture strictly fs
crop producer, and q trial b, s
ers will convince them of lr..H
their statements.
Mr.. Robert McKan, a
from the home farm to- a nm
this week, for si,1OO fH de
serve much credit r y an,
perseverance they as 90
ahead farmers.
THE colore ~ } +. of thi
town, have asa1-a aa d, se of their ex
eursion to Allan l ttom the 9Th, u
September until the = The same month
They will undoubtedly take large crew
to this pleasant sea side resort,
The Rev. Joseph E. Maule, Quake
minister, of Philadelphia, accompanie
by Mr.. Benjamin sharpless. also
QHaker Of near Striclkeryille, delivered
very interesting sermon in the NJ. 4
Church, in this tpwn, on Sunday evenin
last.
Miss Hopkins of Williumsport, VIII
has been on a visit at the Deer Park Hots
far Tina l.fl a. n
de Grace on Tuesday evening last, an
alter brief stay there will return 10 he
home. She leaves many warm friend
here.
The Misses Bette and Anlie Bowe
of Baltimore, are at present enjoying til
cool breezes of the country with thei
aunt, Mrs. Sarah A. Bowen, some fou
miles southwest of this town. On Sun
day last "a visitors, all relatives too
dinner ana supper with Mrs. Bowen.
The Sabbath School Of Head ,
phristiana Church, contemplated hol din
4 basket Pipnic On Thursday last, und,
the trees that spFraund that edfce bl
pn account of the rain it was pCstppnS
until Friday, when pleasant time wa
experienced both by teachers and soho
ars,
Miss Joioe OF Phiadelphia, rende
of considerable ability, will give rea
ing in the College oratory, on Thursdi
evening, August 3Oth, under the auspic
of the Ladies' Aid Society of the M.
Chu rch of this town. The eniertainme
win be interspersed by vocal and instr
Gentsl mnsie.