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Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Ohserrances of Lent.

Bishop Becker has issued the following
instructions for the observances of Lent,
which began on Wednesday, for the Cath
olics Of the Diocese of Delaware: All
over 81 years of age are expected to OBJ
serve the fast of Lent, are to make only
one full meal day excepting Sunday,
and the meal on fast days is not to be
taken until noon. He sets forth what
food can be used during the season and
who are exempt from the obligations of
fasting. A collation. is allowed in the
evening, and by dispensation the use OF
flesh is permitted at every meal on Sun
days, and once day on Mondays, Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays with the
exception Of Holy Thursday and the
second and last Saturdays ofLent.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Maryland Matters.

John F. Kersey, Of Easton, was mar
ried in that town February Goth, to Miss
Rebecca t. Sheppard by the Rev. A. w.
Lightbourne.
= The Congregation Of the Presby-
terian Church in Elkton have called the
Rev. Robert W. Beers, Of the Lehigh (Pa.)
Presbytery, as the pastor to succeed the
Rev. w. w. Herberton. His salary
will be 81, 200 year.
- Tolchester, excursion and summer
resort, embracing 80 acres, has been pur-
chased by the Colchester Company at a
cost Of $4,000. The papers Of transfer
were being prepared when Mr.. J. Am
brewster died in last January, and his
heirs have since his death carried out the
design by sale at the price above named.
.CheStertoWn Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Correspondence Of the Transcript.


The Methodist Sunday school held an
exhibition last night, which was a marked
success; undoubtedly the best thing OF
the kind they have ever held here. Be
tween thirty and forty dollars was real
ized.-Miss Laura E. Webb and Mr..
Joseph H. Denny were married this even
ing in the Presbyterian Church by the
Rev. I. L. Cation, of Chesapeake City.
The church was as tastefully decorated as
the great scarcity of blooming plants
would permit, and looked very well.
The ushers were Mr.. Boyd Cleaver and
Mr.. Harry Richards; the bridesmaids
were Misses Julia Cleaver and Dollie
Denny; groomsmen, Messrs. Clarence
Pool and Brainard Webb. A reception
was held at the residence of the brides
father Immediately after the wedding.
February 9th, 1884. e.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Reported for the Transcript.

| ILeDOTGeU JOF ute LTuftoCI tOt.
Interesting Day in the Nj. E. Church.
Last Sabbath was day of unusual in
terest in the Methodist Episcopal Church
OF this town. In view of the anniversary
exercises in the evening the ladies had
handsomely decorated the church with
flowers and evergreens. Prominentamong
the designs was the time-honored arch on
the pulpit platform, on which were the
words, "SPREAD THE GooD TIDINGs."
The arch was supported by two columns,
around which evergreens were very artis-
ticalIy twined. This, together with the
bright sun, brought out large congrega-
ton in the morning. In the afternoon
the Sabbath school held it's annual Mis-
sionary service, the most prominent fea-
ture of which was the collection. The
attendance was larger, according to the
Secretary's report, than it had been for
years and considerable healthtul enthu-
siasm marked the occasion. The collec-
ton was the largest that the school ever
gave, being about S2l9. This school has
recently adopted "New Constitution"
under which the first election of officers
will be held this week.
On Sabbath evening the church was
crowded to witness the anniversary exer-
cises of the Middletown Auxiliary of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society,""
The program rendered was an interesting
one. The exercises were opened with an
anthem by the choir, after which prayer
was offered, when Mrs. A. G. Cox, Presi-
dent of the society, read the report of
Miss Emma Merritt, the Recording Sec
-etary. The report was an interesting and
one, showing the work done
and the fourishing condition of the
iociety. After the report came solo en-
tiled, "Consider the Lilies" by Miss
Emma Cotton, of Chester, Pa, which she
ang very beautifully. This was followed
~ a Missionary exercise, consisting in
inging and recitations, by a class Of chill
lren wearing blue sashes, with badges
the society's mission stations
which they represented. Little Alice
jtengle followed with recitation entitled,
Small Things" and then the "Mite
sang "Two Cents Week and ,
Prayer" when Miss Emma Cotton read, :
nth good effect, "Among the Shadows"
.fter which the choir and congregation l
ang "The Promise Sure" to the old, j
ousing tune, Coronation" and the
astor made the closing address. This T
ociety was the first organized on the t
and has maintained a lively
rganization ever since. 4
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Death Of Henru - Mil1an

Henry D. Miller, Register of Wills for
Cecil county, died early Saturday morn
ing Of brain fever, at his residence, three
miles from Elkton. Mr.. Miller had been
ill about ten days. He was AZ years of age,
and was elected Register of Wills in 1879.
His father, the late Henry D. Miller,
filled the same Office for over 25 years, and
John NJ. Miller, secretary to the Maryland
Senate, is his hali-brother. The deceased
was soldier in the Confederate Army of
Northern Virginia, and served unit! the
surrender at Appomattox Court House.
He leaves widow and four young child
rem. 1t isthought that Reuben E. lamar.
the deputy register of wills, will be an
pointed to the vacancy.-Baltimore Sun.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Something Better than Mrs
TOOdIes' WheelbarI OW-And the
Reasons WHY.

When certain CommisSary-G General COM
planned to the Duke of Wellington that Sir
Thomas Picton had declared he would hang
him if the rations for that Generals division
were not forthcoming at certain hour the
Duke replied:
''Ah! did he indeed go so far as that? Did
he say he'd hang .you?"
Yes, my lord"
"WelI, General Picton is just the man to
keep his word. You'd better get the rations
up in time"
But to get rations or anything else up in
time one must know when to lay his hand
on them. AS Mr.. Toodles said about the
coffin which he had bought at auction and
brought home to his wife:
IF anything should happen, my dear, it
will be so handy to have in the house."
Being in the great wholesale drug house of
William Hart, in Elgin, Ill, one day, Mr.. G.
H. Sherman, the photographer of that place,
remarked, concerning PARKER'S TONIC II
have used it in my family for two years, and
l unhesitatingly pronounce it the best medi-
cine we have ever used. 1t is handy to have
in the house, and we are never without it,"
Culled from the mass of reasons why Mr..
Sherman was right, be good enough to con-
slider these: First, PARKER'S TONIC is de-
licious to the palate: second, it invigorates,
but does not promote a toUe for strong drink );
third, it cures Coughs and Colds by melting
the torpid organs into healthy action, and
opening all the pores of the skin; fourth, it
purifies the blood, thus curing Kidney, Liver
and Lung diseases and Rheumatism; fifth
But take it into your house, and it will
speak for itself. Once used, you will change
it for nothing else. Physicians commend It.
Prices, 80 cents and 81. HIsCoX & Co., Chem
lists, New York.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
p RATFN1S

For new inventions and novel designs OBJ
tanned in the United States, Canada and
Europe, Trade Marks and Copyright-Iabels
secured for the Merchants and Manufacturers
who wish protection against imitators of
their goods, packages or articles of manufac-
ture. We are located opposite the United
States Patent Office, have quick access to its
records, and can give prompt and reliable
answer to your inquiries. OF our firm one
has had thirteen years practice in the high
est courts, another several years as an Assis-
tant Examiner in the United States Patent
Office and many years experience as solicitor
of American and Foreign Patents. Fees red-
references given. Our little book ION pat
ents" sent free on receipt of one cent stamp
W. A. COULTER & CO., Solicitors of Pat
ents, % st. Cloud Building, Washington, ID. c.
Jar. .4-tf
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
The Peach Prospect.

During the present winter there have
been fewer predictions about the Penin-
sula peach crop than ever before, though
the interest in the crop has not in the
least abated. Hon. B. T. Biggs, who grows
fruit extensively in the upper part of this
county, in the vicinity of Millington,
visited his orchards short time ago and
made a careful examination both in this
and Kent county. Major Biggs states
that the fruit in his orchards in this
county is not in the least hurt, but in his
orchard just across the river in Kent
county, the fruit is very much damaged.
-CentreViLLe Record.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
N. Y. Board of Health nn rrin.

Or. E. H. James of the New York Board
of Health says: 4" take great pleasure in
testifying my appreciation Of the superior
qualities of the Port Wine produced bv
Alfred Speer, of Passaic, New jersey.
After prolonged trial recommend his
Port, Burgundy, and Claret as superior
Wines for the sick and debilitated. and ali
those who require Wine. His claret is
used in the small pox Hospital with great
adyantage to patients" For sale by West
& Carroll.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29

WE HAVE this day sold our entire interest
in our Stove. Heater and Tin-ware De-
partment to Mr.. Harry Davis, to take effect
from February 1st. All bills contracted pre-
vious to February first, 1884, will be settled
at our office. All bills after that date will
be settled with Mr., Davis at his place of bus
mess on Broad street
S. NJ. REYNOLDS & co,
MIDDLETowN, DEL, Feb. 18th, 1ss4-4t
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
MARRIED.

RAWLEY Y-LEINBERGER. the resi-.
dence of the brides parents, Smyrna, Feb
ruary 2lst, by Rev. VIM. B. Gordon, Harry
Rawley and Miss Rica Leinberger.
BAKER-STEPHENS.- the residence of
the brides parents on the evening of Feb.
26th, 1884, by Rev. Adam Stengle, Mr.. William
Fl. Baker, OF st. Augustine, Nd. to Miss Mary
E. stephens of Middletown, Del.
PADLEY-PARADEE the residence
of the brides parents, on Bohemia Manor on
Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 1884, by Rev. Adam
Stengle, Mr.. Frank 7. Padley, to Miss Kate
ware.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Roll of Honor
MArTHEw,s copNrp scyoor

MATTHEW'S CORNER SCHOOL.
The following named pupils have
reached an average of 95 per cent. or above
for the month ending February I'D, 1884
Lucy 7. Roemer, 50; Sylvester D. Town
send, 965S; Frederick Kumpel. 95lk :
John ". Mccoy, 951l; Josie Roemer, 95 ;
Thomas Purse, 95.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
MILL ROAD scnnnr-

The following named pupils have reach
ed grade of 80 and 95 for the month and-
ing February 28th: Okla Cochran. Corinna
Cochran, Eva Moody, Stella Cochran.
Lindsey Cochran, Harry Smith, Tom
Cochran. AoA4A
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
nnnIaimed Letters.

Miss Mary E. Evans, William Hevlord,
John Othoson, John Sordon, Wallace
Van Deboe. Persons calling for the above
letters will please say they are advertised.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29

THE Lord Mayor of London was only a
porter in warehouse, but he perseyered
in the face of all opposition and rose
rapidly. 1t is only persistency and merit
that has made DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup the
greatest family remedy for coughs and
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
TO Painters and Others.

A LEXANDER MoNRO. Practical Grainer
n from New York. Any one wishing good
job of granting should address him at
nov. .30-6m. BLACKBIRD, DELAWARE.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
sF Delivered by Boat or
FOR SALE

A SMALL TRUCK AND FRUIT FARM.
n excellent Frame House, eight rooms also.
a good Tenant House; Carriage House, with
Stabling and Shed for hay. Pure water and
healthful location; within twelve miles of
Wilmington. Apply at this Office febs-tf
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
Business Gossip.

WE guarantee both Lucas" and ''Wads
worth's'' Pure Lead and Oil Ready-Nfixed
Paints No other Paints equal to these. Sold
by G. E. HUKILL.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
JtQistellaneous advertisements.
u 5000 YARDS Of CARPETS ID

Our Carpet trade has increased that have been COM
Peled to enlarge our Carpet Department. We have
beautiful Carpet Room, filled with the best MAKES and DE-
SIGNS the market produce Our stock consists of Tapes
tles Body Brussels with borders to mach ngrain
Daasks Rags and Hemps all of which and lay the
pest manner when desired We have also line of Floor Oil
Cloths Coco Matngs Rugs Mats Stair Pads Stair Rods Car
pet FeItng, Window Shadings, &c.
Remember you have fifteen thousand yards Carpets to Sc
ect from therefore where you just what you want
CLOTHINGY
Since the completion of the sales of Clothing have
increased theed and there why we should not
double the increase this fall and winter We are expecting it.
ana have put In stock to that end We have sale
THIS fa That saying great DEAL but why should we our
stock is large and adapted to all ages Children Bows Youth
and Menand with prices suit ALL So you see there is no
thing very wonderful in not missing SALE
Cass1meres.-Or stock of Foreign and Domestic Cassi-
mere complete, and we have tailor that fit you This
man Mr. James McCogaD formerly of Chester Pa He has
oeen mere one year. and his work efes the that he is
a man who understands his business. 1@If you suit
OF clothes equal in style and workmanship to those YOU get in
the cities you get them here at a much less cost
R-PLEASE GIVE US CALI
W. =. MOORE e co,
Mddetown, Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
CON NSUMPTI0N..

have posltVe remedy Tor the above disease BY Its
use thousands OF cases Of the kind and Of long
standing have been cured Indeed strong my faith
IN IT'S efncecy, that will send TWO BOTTLES FREE.
together With vs. LUABLE TREATISE on this disease
70 any sufferer: Give Express and P. o. address,
DR. I. A. SL0CUA. 1s1 Pearl st., New York
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
NOTICE.

ADVERTISERS! send for our Select List of
1ocal Newspapers. Geo. P. Rowell & Co., 10
pruce ST., n. Y. feb 22-4t.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-29
TOWN ELECTION! !
Out on the Prairie.

M1DD1ErowN, DEL, Feb. 9, 1884. feb15-8t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
A BRIEF SUMMARY

sort of trick. without ever being submit
ted TO vote OF the peopie; tuat 81. LI.--l
governments set up by it were worthless
and corrupt; that they were overthrown
with violence and bloodshed; that fraud
followed and yielded to bribery. These
are historical facts now proved beyond
controversy. That this bribery is spread
ing and corrupting the political currents
of the whole nation, and that negro suf-
frage is destined to work far greater evils
in the future than 1t has in the past. are
equal truths, but not so generally admit
ted And, finally, the effect of all this
has been to make repubicanism stencil
to every fair minded southron 1t is,
therefore, plain to my mind that a sound,
healthy republican party can never be
established in the far south. 1t was not
begun right 1t was from the start a
sickly exotic. Though transplanted again
from colder climes, it will again wither
in this warm air. OF course there will be
different parties, and where negro voters
are numerous money will decide the cleo
ton; but few men of northern birth,
Joined with few galvanized rebels like
Longstreet, Malone, Tom Ochiltree
Mosby, etc, and leading million negroes
cannot make a vigorous party. But they
can make fearful corruptio1, And they
will. So much for the southern disease,
NOW WHAT Is THE REMEDY?
Many northern papers come to US with
fair notice that it is to be sought in an
other bloody shirt campaign" Forbid
it, supernal powers! Riotous fancy can
scarcely conceive more foolish remedy.
from the patriots standpoint. 1t is my
deliberate conviction that if this bloody
shirt" business, this general slamwhanging
at all the south, is kept up five years
longer, it will make secession respectable.
Already good union men say: ''lf union
means perpetual abuse, separation would
have been better" Another set proposes
national education of the negroes. 1t
would be fragrant violation of the con
siitutIon, would engender fearful corrup-
ton, and many years would pass before
the newly educated could take much part.
Besides, an educated negro has still all
| the evils of his heredity. Think you that
four thousand years of barbarism and two
hundred years of slavery can be got out
of the blood by five years schoolingS
Book knowledge he may gain, but lack
the slow process of experience and refec-
ton by which mere learning is transmitted
into wisdom And at least three genera
tions are needed TO work hereditary
servility out Of the blood. So, as the
south has had to acknowledge many
blunders, let the north acknowledge one:
that negro suffrage was a rash and unwise
experiment After this is understood the
wisdom of the nation can readily devise
some fair and honest way to regulate the
suffrage in those districts where the blacks
are oppressively numerous. HANSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
Doctors AND Doctrines.
Whatever Cruel Creeds may say, Truth
is Always Orthodox

is Always Orthodox. :
You know the old saying, Doctor, 90; lres
medici duo dths, where there are three doctors
there are two atheists laughed Rev. Apollo
Creamcheese, the other day, to his friend, DR..
SIENNA, who had dropped in for bit Of talk.
''Yes, I've heard it, and I'll bet box of pills
against your dry inkstand that some priest said It,
They always battered bad Latin when they had Q
bigger lie than common to get rid Of" answered
the doctor, lighting his gipe. II tell you, Dominic
you're way of when you think our profession is
not doing as good work in this world as yours 10,
They've both been more'n half barbsrous for Cen
turies, but we're several lengths ahead Of you on
the home stretch"
But, Doctor" said Mr.. Creamcbe esse, don't
yon think your fraternity shows q tendency to
materialistic -r'
bah ~ interrupted DR.. SIENNA, I'VE show a ten :
dency to human charity and common sense. The
fences are all down. Why, within the rast week
I've had letter from my old friend, DR.. W. "
Haddox. of Pine Hill, Alabama, saying that he ID
using, with great success, PARKER'S TONIC in
his practice, and finds Ii the best thing for Coughs
Lung, Kidney and Liver troubles. Dyspepsia
Rheumatism, and go on. he ever struck; and an
other friend of mine DR.. j. j. Oatman, of Carroll
town, Pa. says substantially the same thing He's
| o big specialist too, in chronic Diseases and he
knows what he is talking about every time"
DR.. Sennas statements as to PARKERS Tonic
are supported by genuine testimonials from Drs
HaddoY and Oatman, who write to Messrs HiscoK
q Co, of New York-the proprietors-in terms Of
the highest commendatioD concerning this great
restorative remedy; and letters from the profess
ion generally confirm the opinion Of these physi
clans, Price, so cents and 81 per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, Jan, 2

CHICAGO, Jan,
LIVE STOCK.
HOGS-Estimated receipts to-day, are 50OO
light IS 0095 20; mixed packing, s5 lOG5 90;
choice heavy, S. 6506lo. car lots.
WHEAT-s0 80 Jan /; 50 94A Feb: 81 OLA May
CORN-54ls Jan; SAN Feb; 58S May.
OATS-3e% Jan. S2A Feb; S71s May
PORK-Sl4 90 JAN; $14 S71l Feb.
I.ARD-SS 80 jan; S. 95 Feb, SO 30 May.
RlBs-S7 90 Jan. S. 222 Feb.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

CoRREsPoNDENcE.-Localn news OF general in
terest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining counties. Letters must reach the
ofice not later than Wednesday to insureinsertion
me IN same week In the Weekly, All news of spec
ial Importance should be sent as soon az received
by special dispatch or by telephone
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
CIIE DAILY ARGUs.
Only Democratic Daily In the Eleventh Con
gressional District
] W. POTTER. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.

ROCK ISLAND DAILY ARGUS.
ROCK ISLAND WEEKLY ARGUS.
Argus BLOCK, Opp. Post Office.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
DAILI-21s cents per week, or 50 cents pei
month, delivered by carriors TO any part of the
city.
WEEKLY-sa,0o per year, postage paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
PROPOSALS
For County Building.

SEALED Proposals will be received by the un-
Cdereigned committee for the erection of a builG
ing on the Poor Farm, according to plans and
specifications now on file in the County Clerk .
Office where the same may be seen on application,
said proposals to be handed to the committee on
the 3rd day of January, 1884 at O'Clock A: Nj, at
the Supervisors r1om, IN the city of Rock Island,
at which time and place said proposals will be
opened. The committee reserve the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Dated at Rock Island, III, Dec ~, 1888.
THOMAS CAMPBELL,
JOHN ScHAfER. Jr.,
JOHN WARNocK,
dec-29-dGt Committee on Poor Farm.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-06-14
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and
broken OF your rest bv sick child
suffering and crying with pain Of cut
ting teeth ? If so, send at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN
rEErMING. Its value Is incalculable.
it will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, moth
ers, there is no mistake abo 1t it. 1t
cures dysentery and diarrhHa, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, and gives tone and en-
eryy to the whole system. Mrs. WIN
SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP FOR Chill
pEEN TEETHING is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the eldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and
is for sale by all druggists throughout
the world. Price 25 cents bottle.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-06-14

Many of the pre-emptors and
homesteaders on Camas Prairie have
utterly failed to comply with the law
That is evident to any traveller over
the prairie who is at all posted in the
matter; for while thousands upon
thousands Of acres of land are known
to have been entered at the Land
Office here, the evidences of cultiva-
ton are comparatively few, and the
dwellings quite scarce. The persons
who have taken up this land need not
expect that they will be able to obtain
title to it without complying with the
law. 1t is too good land to long lie
unclaimed. The stream of immigra.
ton is setting in this way, and in an
other year there will hardly be a spot
Of jumpable" ground that will re-
main uncovered throughout the length
and breadth of the prairie.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-06-14
NOTICE.

The Water Works of the Altu
ras Water Company are COM
pleted, ana we are prepared to
furnish pure water for demes-
tic or other purposes, to all who
make application for the same.
The firm of Coffin Bros. are our
authorized agents, and on appli-
cation to them terms and prices
will be given those desiring ser
vice.
ALTURAS WATER co.
e. G. COFFIN. Sec'y
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-06-14
Eventful Spring of 1881!
Debility, WeaknesS,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion,

Debility, Weakness,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Poor and thin Blood,
Are the results of this change Of
temperature. Each man, woman and
child can invigorate the system and
ward off the threatened diseases of the
summer, by using Vow, BRDN Ms
SARSApARiLLA and Dandehon
with lodilc of Potassium, the best
Blood Purifier ever offered to the SUI.
feritg.
Scrofula, Erysipclas,
Dyspepsia, Kidney Disease,
rheumatism, Salt Rhcum,
YIELD AT ONCE! See full
formula on each bottle. This spring
of 1884 use this great Blood Purifier.
All druggists recommend BRowN's
SARSAPARI'LA.
Sol by DR.. Brock, Bellevue, J. A.
Rupert, llailey, and |. |. Lewis 4 Son.
ketchua.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-06-14
WHAT BECAME OF IT?

Sometime ago a petition praying
for an extension of the railway
postal service from Shoshone to HALEY
was circulated in Haley and Bellevue,
and very generally signed. That was
the last seen of it. If the person who
has the petition will send it to this
office it will be forwarded to Washing
ton, and the extension secured.