The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-07-05

snub uOWh on saturday last, excepting
the day turn. About 500 men are thrown
out of employment. The stop was caused
by putting in new fly wheel.
"A young girl who went after drink
OF water few evening ago. turned a
somelsault over wire fence No bones
broken, and after short spell of laughter
the young lady was all right.
The Wilmington Republican contains
an account of big egg from. Delaware
county. Its dimension is u by 81,
weight ounces, and contains an egg
within an egg. This is indeed some egg.
"A considerable number of picnics to
the square inch lust now. Tho season
of the year, Ms it were, when "Copen.
hagen" and "King William" is in full
bloom. Many pleasant hours are thus
enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. f. Armstrong
started for Chicago on Friday evening.
They expect to return by the way of New
York State. Several weeks will be spent
at Conandaigua and Seneca lakes. They
will be away over month.
Wilmington enjoyed quiet Fourth
this year. Most of the Democrats were
out of town, and the Republicans were
tired, and such few, that every one took
unto himself that the town was Republi-
can for few days at least and went into
dOze.
The goods, etc., Of the firm of VIM.
Bancroft & Co., was sold at Sheriffs' sale
Wednesday. Some things sold well,
while great bargains were obtained in
Others. The stationary portion sold
remarkably low, and was mostly pur.
chased by dealers.
On Saturday last a game of base ball
was played between the Delaware City
club and the Young Americans of this
town, which resulted in favor of the
latter club by score of so to is. The
Young Americans are open to challenges
from clubs in the neighborhood.
Mr.. William Singles and Mr.. viii.
liam Neils, of this town, left yesterday
for Chicago, where they will remain for
short period as the guests Of the former
gentleman's uncle. 1t is their intention
to attend the Democratic Convention
in that city.
1t is sheer nonsense to take your
work to the city when we can do it as
well and and as cheaply at this office.
We defy competition. Give us a chance
and we will convince you that we are in
earnest. Bill heads, letter heads, en-
velopes, etc.
They say there is always way, and
so it appeared at the Opera House In Will
mington last week. Poor Way, however,
did not succeed in holding chair fast
to the floor when Miss Hurst desired is
otherwise. Perhaps it was because the
transcripts Way was little oldish.
The interpreting firm OF f. A. Wat
son & Co., on New London avenue, this
town, are fully prepared to do all kinds
of work in their line. They make a
speciality of cucumber pumps. All kinds
Of wood work done in the neatest man.
ner. Give them call and be convinced.
The Wilmington base ball team is
still distinguishing themselves by out
stripping all competitors. Last years
club were continually dropping games,
while this year it is wonderful surprise
to the people if they lose contest. The
Eastern League Pennant is theirs, and
they will win it with a handsome lead.
An Arabian tramping around the
country collecting funds to support him
self, his wife, two or three children,
brother or two, and mother, and per-
haps mother-in law, is visiting the
farmers near this town. His little book
tells rather doleful story, which gem
orally secures for him small sum of
money wherever he goes.
This is about the season of the year
when arrangement are made for camp.
meetings. No doubt there was a time
when camp-meetlngs did great deal of
good, but that day has passed. They are
now more of frolic than anything else.
When at every cross road stands chapel
in which gospel truths are taught, there
is no need Of a camp-meeting.
An Italian made his appearance on
the streets on Thursday morning claim
ing that his pocket had been cut open
and he had been robbed of 800. After
some investigation, it was found that he
had been robbed of s34, and this is rather
doubtful. He said that the other Italians
at Roseville, were having great fight,
but its turned out good deal like his
reported loss of money-a tale gotten
up for the occasion.
MIR. James jackson, living near Elk
ton, informed us that mud to the thick
ness of about six inches, covered the
meadow land of his farm. There was a
great deal of rubbish scattered around.
Nearly all the low land lying along the
creek is heavily covered with mud. This
mud is very rich and will improve the
land very much. The contractors put
ting up the bridge over the Big Elk
Creek, had the misfortune to lose all their
tools and an amount of lumber.
THE LEDGER is arranging to take an
excursion to Atlantic City in short
while. 1t was the intention to have
taken the excursion ere this, but the
weather has been unfavorable. Nothing
will be left undone to make the trip
pleasurable to all. Atlantic City has
gained an enviable reputation as sea-
side resort, and it lends great attraction
to the excursionist. No one should miss
the chance. A definite announcement
will be made In a short while. Until tben