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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Pleasant Surprise,

A number Of the friends Of the Rev.
NJ. G. Fricl; of This town quietly got their
heads together, aud on Tuesday night
gave that gentleman and his wife very
enjoyable surprise reception. They as
sembled at the residence of Mr.. Geo.
Simmons, and at about half-past eight
o'clock they wendell their way to Mr..
Tricks residence. The company COM
prised some sixty ladies and gentlemen.
The evening was pleasantly spent, and
about ten o'clock the company assembled
around tho table bountifully supplied
with refreshments. Nor was this all, as
the following will testify.
Silver pickle caster, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Woodrow; pair of glass pickle dishes.
Miss Annie Davis; pair of celery glasses,
Miss Hattie Mullin; glass pitcher, Mrs.
George Mettinger; cake stand, Mr.. Rath-
nell Rambo; one-half doz. napkins, Miss
Lou Wilson; set of gold trimmed china
dishes, Mrs. fl. Simmons; satin handler-
chief, Mr.. w. II. Prick; white linen hand
kerchief, Mrs. Grips; stem sauce dish,
Miss Lille Mckinney; linen towel, Mrs.
Nj. Rambo; carriage whip, MIR. John
Frick; 80 yards of ingram carpet, brus-
sells pattern, presented by Mrs. II. SIM
mons, Mrs. e. Whistler, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Benge, DR.. Whistler and family,
Mrs Mullin and family, the Frick broth
ers and Geo. w. Summons and family;
one-half doz. goblets, Miss Lizzie Rambo
pair of linen towels, Mrs. X Gilmore;
glass pitcher and preserve dishes, Will
liam Benge and family; one-hdlf doz.
napkins, Miss Mary Rambo; plate, cup
| aud saucer for the two children given to
them by their uncle. Thomas Mullin; one
doz. salt-sclers by Miss Kate Davis.
Afterthe refreshments had been served
music was endulged in, Misses Mary
Whistler and Lilly Gray presiding at the
organ. Mr.. Prick followed in short
address, thanking the friends for their
visit and stating that was with regret
that himself and family were about 10
remove from this vicinity. Prayer was
then offered, after which an Appropriate
hymn was sang. About half-past eleven
all separated for their various homes,
wishing the Rev Mr. Frick and wife
abundant success in the community in
which they are about to enter in the pro.
motion of The Gospel
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14

Messrs. Editors your val
liable columns allow us to thank the
Commissioners for the good work COM
meuced in clearing out the cutters. There
is still large field left for them to oper-
ate in. On Choatc street the cutters
in places are stagnant with greenfsh,
unhealthy water and olfal, We trust.
Messrs. Editors that the Commissioners
will not delay one moment, but see at
once that the sanitary condition of the
town is given proper attention. We
think that one Or two men are inadequate
to do the work of the town in the way
of keeping the grass cut, and the drains
and cutters in proper shape. Why no.
put five or six men TO work for week
and straighteu matters out? We earn
estly trust you will keep the subject be-
fore their eyes until they abate the nui-
sance. You have already had many
thanks bestowed upon you for coming
out as you have done. Keep up the good
work, and in short while we'll all be
happy and healthy. CITIZENS.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Runaway.

Mr.. L. G. Collins of near Elkton, met
with quite an accident on Saturday last
while at Homewood Driving Park, by
his fast trotting horse "Ratler" running
away. The horse had irotted mile very
fast, and Mr.. G.. wishing to come to town
harnessed the horse to small wagon
The bride used was one without blinds,
which no doubt caused the horse to run.
just as Mr.. Collins seated himself in the
wagon the horse started at rapid gait
across the field from the oak toward the
west side of the track, and on reaching
tho track made q short turn throwing
Mr.. G. out. The horse ran around the
track with only three wheels on the
wagon, and when Mt the north part of
the track the animal headed toward the
high hedge along the road. The horse
cleared the hedge taking the wagon with
him, and ran up the road short distance
and stopped. The horse was uninjured
excepting few scratches. We would
have been very sorry ii this promising
young horse had been in anyway injured.
We are also glad to state that friend
Collins escaped injury.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
0hildrens Day.

Sunday last being the day set apart by
tho General Conference of the M. e,
Church for special services for the chill
dren, to be known as childrens day, was
celebrated in the NJ. E. Church at this
Mace with uuusual ipterest Inv both tho
oged and voupg Handsome tlovers and
vines were arranged around the nulnit
and altar in n verv tasteful mopper and
wreatbs os evergreens were HING from
tbs chandeliers amidst which wero sus-
nonded several CAGES of canary birds
who added their sweet SONGS with those
or tho children
Clinton McTLinsev mado tho onenipp
address in the uorning after tho service
designed for this occasion NV Conreronce
had beep delverod Row Tbos Uavnos
pastor of the church preached an appro.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Elkton Notes.

DR.. T. H. Musgroyo was In Elkton last week
A Blaine and Logan club was organized this
week.
Mr.. A. T.. shockley shot twenty-ssyen wOodcock
one day tins week.
Tho streets of our town are being put in repair
but NOT before they needed 1T.
Joe. Merritt son of James u. Merritt. cut his
foot quiet badly on peice Of wire this week.
The X. of P. lodge OF this town, are talking oil
giving a excursion to Washington next month.
1t is rumorcd tn OF W. H. MacL ALL of this town
is about to enter the firm the firm OF d. Scott &
Bro.
Mr.. John S. writ OF this town, Is one of the
delegates to tho DemOcration Convention at Chi
cagO.
Miss Mollie Bremen has been spending week
at home from Bordentown, whore she attends
school
Henry M. Mccullough, of the Elkton bar, has
been confined to the house this week of the
measles.
Some of the Elkton Democrats are talking of
attending the Democratic Convention at Chicago
next month.
Charles Rily, who escaped from jail some
months ago, was caught by Sheriff Smith on Mon
| day and is now In jail,
Geo. W. Reyburn has resigned his position In
the "Cecll whlg' office. VIII his place be filled
| by another "masher?"
A railroad accident occurred here last Tuesday
by the upturnlng of a freight car. No one wa,
hurt and very little damage done to the car.
Childrens day was observed at the M. +. church
last Sunday. The exercises were very interesting
the crowd being 50 great at night that many
persons were obliged TO return home
Mr.. H. b. Dunbar is the happy owner Of the
brown mare LUCKY" Now the boys had better
look for themselves In the wagon race this fall Al
| the fair.
| newspaper man and gentleman of leisure
went fishing last week, and It is said one of then
was so overcome with the cheat" that small fish
on his line pulled him overheard.
Mrs. Barbara Booth, wife Of Mr. Joseph Booth
died Lost Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Booth was
member of the ElktOn Presbyterian Church and
n highly esteemed lady. She will be greatly
missed in the community.
The Blaine Republicans had ratification
meeting last Friday night. The Cornot Ban,
furnished tho music, and the following men mad
short speeches; W. T. whnrburton, Henry NJ
Mccullough, G. A. Blake and Jas. 7. Mccullough
WIN. II. Bingamon was arrested near this tow
last Monday, by Inspector W. b. Smith of the U
5. Post Office department charged with burglar.
and attempting to rob the postotice at LauroltOn
Va. United States commissioner, mccullough
committed him to jail for a further hearing.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Exhibition.


The closing exercises of Miss Maggie
Wilson's private school was held in the
College Oratory on Wednesday evening.
The exercises by the young folks was
very creditable. The reading by the little
girls showed careful training and instruc-
ton. Some few were excellent in read
ing, and would have done credit to older
heads to have equaled them. The decla-
nations by the boys deserve praise, as
they did very well indeed. We could
mention one or two that were above the
average, but not wishing to offend we
give praise alike. Bouquets were given
to most of the scholars, by the parents
and friends. Altogether tho entertain
ment was of high order, and greatly
appreciated by the large audience. The
College orchestra was present aud assist
ed the exercises by some choice selec-
tions. Miss Wilson was presented with a
jewel box by her scholars Mr.. Harvey
Ewing, assistant, was given handsome
book. Rev. Mr.. Malone made the pre-
sentatior addresses.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Orematio eeolOglae.

The cremation exercises by the Juniors
OF Delaware College that were to have
taken place on Friday night of last week,
were postponed oil account of the pro-
grams not coming in time. The exer-
clses took place on Saturday night, and
inc affair passed off pleasantly for all
concerned. About 0 o'clock those par
ticipating emerged from the College,
some dressed in mourning robes, while
Others were arrayed in ghoslly attire.
lhe Juniors carried lighted candles, and
the bier upon which rested the books to
be cremated, was borne along by four
sable aids. Brass instruments gave forth
mourniul funeral dirge. In this style
the town was done. After this speeches
were delivered in latin, German and En-
glish on a platform erected on the cam
push The speeches in latin and
German were fully understood and highly
entertaining. The grafton in English
was understood better, possibly, than the
others. A large audience was in attend
ance
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Some South Jersey Editors.

South Jersey editors are not unknown
10 fame outside of their chosen profess
sion. Editor Newlin, of the Millville
Republican. can deliver an Grafton or
whoop up the boys with a stump speech
with the best of them; Editor Bonsall, of
the Camden Post, can lecture, write a
book OF take part in a drama; Editor Pat
terson, of the Standard, can preach a
good sermon; Editor Cooper, of the
Cape May County Gazette, can get over
more ground and see more girls than any
other man in the profession; Editor
Cheesman, of tho Bridgoton Patriot, is
as good in Judging the merits of horse
or COW as he is in writing caustic para
graphs; Editor Richardson, of the Nelos,
can tremendously hold up the bass end
of quarteite, while Editor Applegate,
of the same journal, asks no odds OF
any amateur bicycle rider.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14

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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Lewisville Items,

Challlley James of near Fair Hill, Nd,
is suffering from cancer in the face. The
doctor operated on him with good success.
There is some talk of starting a cream
cry in this neighborhood. Let us hope it
will not end in talk.
A dog collar with about two feet of
chain attached and plate, bearing the
name of Geo. Chandley, of Iockessen,
Del, was found by a son of John Tweed.
The warm dry weather has taken the
frost nips off the corn, but if it does not
rain soon tho corn, oats and grass crops
will be short.
The festival held at st. Johnsl Church,
this place on last Saturday afternoon and
evening was success.
Stock cattle are getting plenty in this
neighborhOod. There is sale evory few
days at KimbleVille or New London.
Some of tho farmers are talking about
not buying any more cattle at public sale.
They think tho dealers take too much
percentage.
Wheatley and Grant raised their barn
on last Tuesday, during which VIM.
Lloyd got his finger mashed. The assist
ants were not very ambitious.
II. w. Bye has bought out Emerson
Pitts Interest in his farm, and Mr.. Pitt
has moved to his fathers place on Flint
Hill.
One of the oldest residents of Frank.
lin Township, Susan Furry, died on last
Monday, aged 81 years,
A lawyers Opinion of Interest to All
]. A. Tawney, ESD, a leading attorney of Win
| ona MIMI, writes: "Aftcr using Il for more thar
three years, / take great pleasure In stating tina
regard Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump
tiOn, as the best remedy I'm the world for Cough
and Colds. It has never failed to cure the mos
severe colds have had, md invariably relieve
the pain In the chast.
Trial bottles o. this sure cure for all Throat an'
Lung Diseases may DO had Free, at jays Drul
Store, Newark, Del. L0rge size, $780,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14

The Actives played wretchedly bad. Con
siderable practice is needed to place the
boys in as good trim as last season. The
Dauntless won the game without exer.
ton. Score, Dauntless, 81 Active, 7.
The Wyoming base ball club of Glas-
gov and the Actives of Wilmington will
cross bats at Homewood Driving Park
this afternoon. A good game may be
looked for.
The closing exoi cises of the Newark
Academy took place yesterday. Tho
exercises were opened by prayer. The
orchestra then rendered beautiful and
appropriate selection entitled THE Part
ing Hour" Following this an excellent
program was carried out. Those taking
part acquitted themselves crcditably.
Prof. Richie conducted the orchestra.
On Saturday last an election was held
in this hundred for delegates 10 the Dem
ocratic State Convention which will be
held at Dover on Tuesday, June 18th.
The following gentlemen have been
chosen: S. NJ. Donnell, N. M. Motherall,
VIM. Dean, Dir. f, L. Springer, WIN. H.
Wior. Allernates, Franklin Mclaughlin,
John A. Mullin, Samuel b. Herdman,
Those elected from Pencader hundred
wilkins COoch, Andrew S. Eliason, Geo
Medill, W.. Skinner and Richard T.
Cam, Jr.
During our fleeting existence we
have eaten sweet Strawberries and sour
ones ones that were tasteless and others
that were more like anything else than
what the delicious fruit should be. We
can say for once In our lives that we have
eaten some fine berries. They were very
large. In fact the largest we ever saw,
ana sweet accordingly. Mr.. Isaac Re
menter living but short distance from
town, presented us with box Of the
"Pride of Delaware" They were ex-
ceedingly fine. Mr.. Rememter will ac-
cept our thanks for the same. He has
plenty more of the same kind.
On Saturday, June 14th, great
event win hold its sway upon tho College
Campus at 2 o'clock p. NJ. An entirely
new arrangement in the list of commence
ment celebrations, is, namely, the Glass
Day exercises, which will no doubt star
tie the people because of its novelty.
The presentation orator, with his odd
presents, characteristic of each of the
class; the historian, with his anecdotes of
he frivolities of its members, and the
prophet, with his inspired glimpses of
the future, and other notable features,
will set to work the imaginations of the
people. All are invited to attend this
great phenomenon.
Chief Engineer W. j. Lambdin, U.
s. N. was found lying insensible in his
carriage last night at the entrance to his
lane, about two miles from Perrville.
He had been to Wilmington, Del. and, on
his return, took his carriage at Perryville
to drive home, and not reaching there his
friends started TO Perryvile to inquire for
him, when thoy found him in this con-
dition. IIe was taken home and his ply
sician called in, who pronounced it par
alysis of the lett side. He is still entirely
helpless, and his physician regards his
case as extremely critical. His sister,
Mrs. John Mauldin, was summoned, and
Immediately upon entering the house
dropped dead from heart disease. Mrs
Mauldin was a lady of about so years Of
age, and apparently in the enjoyment o.
robust health.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14

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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.
Still Appealing.

This column Is open TO all. All articles must be
brief and couohed in respectable language.l
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-14
Bnoklenls Arnioa Salve,
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required 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price rs cents pei
box. For sale by Edward G. Jay, Druggist, New
n k Delaware.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-06
How MIS-. o,Harris Turned
Detroit .Free Press.

The other night a laboring man named
O'Harris was drinking beer and playing
cards in a Grand River avenue saloon,
when somebody asked him what sort OF a
wife he had.
''The humblest, dOcilest little woman IN
all this world,' he replied.
doesn't she ever say anything about
your spending your evenings away from
homeT'
"Never a word.'
"And has she no objections to your
spending half your wages in beer and
cardsT'
"If she has she doesn't state 'em."
"But won't she turn on you some day
You know that even a worm will turn %
0Faith and she will that. Fve been
going on in this way for the last fourteen
years, and for the last two I've been look
ing for a climax. A wife suffers about so
long and then she turns on YOU"
Not more than five minutes had passed,
and the men were busy with their cards,
when a woman opened the door and
slipped in. She stood for moment to get
the range, and then made Decline foY
the laborer. OF went his hat, the hair
flew in showers, and over went the table
with its glasses and cards. Five or six
badly frightened men rushed out doors IN
a body, the last one helped along by a
push from a chair, and as the laborer took
the middle of the street and gathered
himself together for some tail running he
cried out with lump in his throat:
ssIt's my wife, and she's turned at last.
I'd like to see the worm which would
upset seven men and a saloon in the
elegant manner just witnessed inside -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-06
A Blaine EIectioneering Dodge

Blaine's organs assert that he will get
large part of the Irish vote, because he is
in favor of a vigorous foreign policy.
They do not pretend to say what he will
do that will be agreeable to the Irish, but
they hint that he will adept policy, if
elected, that will get this country into
trouble with England, and in that way
help Ireland to free herself from Eng
lands rule. This sort Of clap-trap may
answer for campaign literature, but it
will have no effect with thinking Irish
men. Blaine is willing to
adopt any means that promise to
be relied on to fulfill promises that he
makes, or permits to be made by his sup
porters, if they do not happen to be in ac-
cordance with his plans. When he was
Secretary of State he made a great deal of
noise, and endeayored to create the i'm
preston that as long as he directed that
department foreign nations would have to
show the most profound respect for
American interests in every part of the
world. AS a matter of fact, he only sue
ceeded in bringing him self into unenvi-
able notOriety in connection with South
American affairs. AS President. he
would be able to do very little
towards assisting the Irish that was not
sanctioned by Congress. 1t is certain
that he would not attempt to do anything
that did not tend to magnify his import
ance and add to his reputation. There is
nothing in his public record that shows
that he sympathizes with the Irish in
their struggle with England. Doubtless
the refusal of the Democratic House to
make an immense appropriation for coast
and harbor defenses, and the construction
of additional ironclads has had something
to do with this talk about the vigorous
foreign policy which Blaine will inaugu-
rate if elected. How little founda ton
there is for this sort of talk, however, will
be shown before the campaign is over.
Irishmen will not fail to understand how
little they have to expect from Blaine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-06
NOTICES.

The July Magazine OF AnlericGn History
is an excellent issue from every point of
view. Rarely indeed do we encounter a
monthly periodical with four articles Of
such exceptional merit grouped together
as "a Business Firm in the Revolution"
by J. Hammond Trumbun, LII. D., Presi-
dent of the Connecticut Historical So
ciety: "French Spoliation Before 1901" by
the eminent scholar, James q. Gerard;
Rousseau in ladelphia"-Which is a
noteworthy discussion Of the origin of the
Declaration of American Independence
by Lewis Rosenthal; and "Washington in
1867 by Lieut.. Gen. Charles 2. Stone,
late chief of the general staff of the khe-
dive in Egypt. These original cOntrlbu-
lions are preceded and followed by two
others of marked interest, "The Schuyler
House at Albany" and a sketch Of sChief
Justice John Marshall," both of which
are illustrated.
Southern Historical Society Papers for
June contain several interesting articles.
The; first in the list, 'Last Chapter in the
History of Reconstruction in South Caro-
lina," by Prof. f. A. Porcher, will be gen.
orally read in this locality.