The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-07-19
from Scott. Wharf in Elkton. Look on,

from scott's Wharf in Elkton. Look out
for posters.
The Italians who were promised to
be paid on Thursday, were made to await
another day. Friday was set for the
time, but whether they received what
was due them is hard to tell, Yes, they
were paid of of Friday.
-Messrs. Clark & Uber, painters, Will
mington, Del, have been painting the
residence of Mr. David j. Murphey, west
of town. They have also painted the
barn of Mr.. Rankin Armstrong. They
are good worlsmen. See ad.
On Monday they came. On Tuesday
they went. The tent was erected on the
lot opposite the Deer Park Hotel, There
WIS lots of things to be seen, but the
attendance was small, and so they silently
folded their.tents, and skipped.
Frank Moore, much respected
young man of Cherry Hill, Nd, and who
has kept n drug store at that place for
some time, died from softening of the
brain on Monday, His remains were
buried at North East, his former home.
In going to Atlantic City one will find
1t pleasant place to stop at ''Tioga Cot
tage," on Georgia avenue above Atlantic.
The proprietor, Mr.. Chas. s. Horn, will
make it agreeable for all who may stop
with him. Terms are moderate. See ad.
The commission appointed to award
damages to Hon. VIM. Dean, was in ses-
sion on Thursday, but as one of the law
yers was called away, the commission
adjourned until September. A number
of prominent gentlemen of Wilmington
were present.
The Sunday school of the NJ. E.
Church of this town, intends holding
picnic in Mr.. Cannon's woods, near Chris
tiana, on Wednesday next. There will
be teams to convey all who wish to go,
and nothing will be left undone to make
the picnic a success.
Tuesday was st. Swithin's day. 1t
was common adage that as it rained or
was fair on this day q continuous track of
wet or dry weather would follow for forty
days ensuing. As Tuesday was clear and
il the adage holds good, we may look for
a spell of dry weather.
I,.1o.nnla,,t nr.la,, II Good
Templars purposes holding public in
stallatlon at their lodge room in this
building, ON Monday evening, August
4th. In addition to tho installation of
officers, there will be addresses, declama-
lions and reading, dialogues and music
All are cordially invited to attend.
-Buttermilk is considered one of the
best of summer drinks. Those who have
a craving for something sour in warm
weather will find the Tactic acid which
buttermilk contains very grateful to the
stomach, and the staying properties O
the drink will enable person to undergo
more fatigue than anything else that ma,
be drunk.
Mr.. j. G. Shivler, one Of the p, w
& B. Railroads oldest and most respected
agents, at this place, will leave this morn
ing for weeks trip. He will visit hi
children, and enjoy himself the best HI
can. This is his first leave of absenc,
for some twenty years. He is certainl!
entitled to a good rest. We trust he ma.
have good time.
DIR. z. A. Van Deventer appears in a
new card in this issue. The doctor ha
been visiting this town from Wilmington
twice week for some time, and his work
manship in making artificial teeth is o
V the highest order his Office is conveniently
located and we would advise all thos
desiring teeth extracted Or anything done
in his line to give him a call
AT "A stated meeting of Hiram Lodge
No. 25 A. F. and A, NJ, held on Monda
evening, July 14th, the following officer
were installed for the ensuing year:-W
> NJ, Samuel NJ. Donnell; S. W., VIM.
Wier; j. W., f. S. Gilmour; Sec. Wm
e II. Shippers; Treas, Jno. G.. Shivlel
: Tyler, Rathmell W. Rambo; S. D., Gee
D. Medill; ]. D., Maskell'H. Barton.
The youngest son of Mr.. ChNrl,
: Walton living near town, died on Tues
n day morning Of diphtheria Group, TIL
e little fellow had only been sick a fe
days. lie was bright, intelligent boy
, and tho pride of the household. Til
r loss falls heavily ON the sOrro wing pa
= ents. Verify the ways Of Providence
beyond human understanding, and wha
soever He doeth, it is we'll.
| One of the saddest sights that "
5 ever witnessed in Newark was on Thur
day by three funerals passing throug
y town. The first was the infant son {
|. Mr.. Samuel Lindsey, whose distressin
II death is recorded elsewhere. The othC
was the youngest son of Mr.. Chas. Wa
ton. This sight is not often witnesse
but the stouiest hearts were made to fe
y sad to look upon such n spectacle.