The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-06-07
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1884.
Prepare for the grand ex-
cursion 10 Atlantic City, about
the goth OF this month.
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town.
Read all the advertisements in THE
LEDGER this week.
Carpenters are very busy, as there is
a building boom here.
Many of the yards along Main street
are very pretty with flowers.
Mr.. e. G. Collins of Elkton. Md,
has for sale four or five fresh COWS.
he. Conrad aud wife of Whining
ton were guests of Rev. I. II. Haynes on
last Sabbath.
We expect to give II full report of the
commencement exercises next week Of
Delaware College.
The Young America base ball club
play with the Delaware City boys OH Sat
urday, June 18th.
One of the most useful inventions of
the age is the bicycle. A first-class one
for sale at this office.
w. Atmore Woodrow's jewelry store
presents a pretty appearance since receiv-
ing a coat of paint.
The greatest excursion OF the sea-
son will take place about the 9lst, OF this
month TO Atlantic City.
John Wanamaker comes to the front
this week in 'great big" ad. Read it
and profit by what he says.
On Friday last the graves of the
deceased soldiers were decorated by
r,t II A. n A n
june came in clothed in a summer
garb. Once more lighter clothes can be
donned and palm-leaf fans vigorously
used.
Rev. Jos. A. Stone, former paster Oh
st. Thomas Episcopal Church, this
place, now of West Chester, was in town
this week.
The firm of William Bancroft u Co.,
of Wilmington, have suspended. 1t is
thought, however, that they will resume
business at an early day.
The average young man scenteth the
picnic afar off, and in consequence makes
ready for the event by purchasing red
necktie and fifty cent duster.
The Dauntless base ball club of Will
minptop, and the Actives of this town,
will play game of ball at Homework
Driving Park this afternoon.
1t is said by our farmers that the
recent cold snap did not effect the crops
in the least, with the possible exception
of retardmg the growth OF corn
1t is reported that the Citizens Cor
net Band will appear in their uniforms
recently purchased by them this evening,
and discourse some choice music.
We were the recipients of some de-
!icious ice cream, cake and strawberries,
one day this week, from Mrs. 5. A.
Roach. She will please accept thanks.
In order to impart dignity to the
town in Marea, Illinois, forty of the mer-
chants have signed pledge to wear high
hats.-Ex. Our town is in no such sad
condition.
"A Cincinatli paper described the
collapse of the Pittsburg Bank by reason
of petroleum speculation by the head
lines. '.Done in Oil-Pen Pictures from
Pittsburg."
The Pestalozzi Literary Society held
banquet at the house of Mrs. Cunning
ham ON Thursday afternoon. very
enjoyable time was spent, and refresh
ments in abundance.
w. j. Thornley's wagon will haul
strawberries of the finest flavor through
this town every morning. No better Der
ries can be found anywhere. Buy from
him and be convinced.
The Citizens Cornet Band of this
town appear in an ad. in this issue. we
would ask for them generous patron
are, as they play nicely, and it will ever
be their eudeavor to please all parties
M. Megary & Son, SIG Tatnall street.
Wilmington, Del, have in stock the
largest line of furniture to be found IN
that city. They solicit a call from those
desiring furniture at right figures Bee
adv.
"A cool place to get shaved is at Al
Heimans'. The saloon has been lately
over hauled and everything is IN hrst
class order. Al. has novel hair cutter
and if you wish your hair trimmed JUS
step in.
The Young America base ball clul
of this town, paid visit to Cooch'
Bridge on Saturday last, and crossed bat
with the club of that place. The YounI
America had picnic and ran up scor
of AZ to2.
st Thomas Episcopal Church, New
ark, has been handsomely decorated by
New York architect. The opening ser
vices will be held on Sunday Tomorrow
at 1890 A. NJ Strangers are welcome a
all services,
During this warm weather nothn
is more appreciated than good plate q
ice cream, and that can be obtained a
Mrs. s. A. Roach's saloon on Main stree
She also has on hand strawberries, col
dictionary and etc.
The monthly meeting of Otis Ten
perance Society will be held at OFT
Chanel this evening. Addresses will
made. and all will be done to make tn
meeting success The public are co
daily invited to attend.
Attention of voters is called to I'll
fact that on Saturday, Jnne l4th an ele
ton will be held for delegates. Turn OF
and vote. This business of not Visiul
the polls ought to be done away VIII