The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
MINOR LOCALS.



A frame barn is being erected on the
Donnell property, on Main street,
The almanac says that spring began
last week. We guess that nobody else
knows it.
Joseph Willis offers for sale lot of
valuable roofing. See his advertisement,
and If in need Of roof call on him.
The bicyclists about town are enjoy
ing this delightful weather, ~ it affords
them some chance to ride once more.
Verify ifthe weather increases daily
in warmth there will be a resurrection of
summer suits that were buried late last
fall.
David Lilly is still nursing sprain.
ed wrist received by mishap at the
skating rink in this town, some days
since.
VIM. T. Bowen, with his steam en-
CINE and portable saw mill, is at present
saving wood for Chas. Il. Lewis, south Of
this town.
The fragrance Of burning debris of
gardens are now waited on the air. The
town will enjoy its annual smoke just at
this season.
George Campbell, farmer living
about four miles from this town, cut his
foot severely on Wednesday last, while
ehopping wood.
The skating rink in Exchange Hall,
under the new management, is exciting
much interest. Nothing will be left un-
done to please visitors.
Please notice the ad in this issue of
the examination Of teachers, to take
place at Wilmington and Dover on April
9TH, and at Georgetown on April 18th.
"A very pleasant surprise was tender
ed Miss Katie Whistler on last Thursday
evening by her young friends. A gen
eral good time was enjoyed by the young
folks.
We are sorry that the fortune teller,
ut the West End, was not home when
those ladies inquired, on Thursday last.
However, only certain ones can get their
fortune told.
The roller skating rink will be reop-
ened on Saturday evening at p. IN.
Admission 10 cents. The rink is under
new management, and those who attend
will enjoy themselves.
Geo. W. Coyle appears in card in
this issue. George is n capital fellow,
and is said to be first class workman.
His place Of business is at McClelland-
vile, Del. Give him call.
The vacant lot south of town, near
the Washington House, covered with
long dead grass, was discovered to be on
fire Monday. The fire swept along
rapidly, but was soon put out.
Previous to removal from No. Az to
sos Shipley street, / will sell furniture
and bedding at extremely low prices.
Call and see me. ]. A. Cannon, No. All
shipley street, Wilmington, Del.
On Friday evening of last week, an
order of Red Men was organized in
Grange Hail. This order is to bear the
name of Minnehaha, and from all appear
ences, promises to meet with success.
Mr.. VIM. Taylor is the authorized
agent of this this town for NJ. Megary &
son, furniture dealers, sic Tatnall street,
Wilmington, Delaware, all orders left at
this office will receive prompt attention.
On Tuesday this town was full of
peddlers of different wares. Some carried
picture frames; others, fancy articles
and n general assortment Of notions.
Among the exodus was scissors grinder
ID. ]. Gordon photographer, will re-
main only about one week longer in
this town. This being the case, we would
urge, those who contemplate having
pictures taken, to give him an immediate
call. Opposite Deer Park Hotel
The Academy Orchestra of this town
will discourse some sweet music at OFT
Chapel, on Iron Hill, this Saturday
evening. An interesting program will
comprise the evenings entertainment.
All are cordially invited to be present.
We trust couples that become the
victims of cupid's darts, will not forget
TO send in to our sanctum the customary
slice Of cake. Your thoughtfulness in
regard to this matter is always appreci-
ated by the members of the staff
If you have any old pictures of
deceased friends do not allow them to
fade, before you take them to Jas. ].
Jordon, photographer, 6l51 Market street
Wilmington, Del, and have them copied.
He copies from any size and in any style.
One of the many small boys who call
at the The LEDGER Office to see the mys-
teries, was asked number of questions.
One was where do you expect to go
when you die?" The little fellow imme-
diately replied: ITO the graveyard"
As the sexton of the NJ. Z. Church
was lighting up that building for SER
vice on Sabbath evening last, one Of the
lamp brackets containg lamps, fell to the
floor, doing, fortunately but little dam
age. A more serious accident might have
occurred, however.
This week we send out number Of
small bills land printers bill is never
otherwise), and we trust that all who can
conveniently do SO, will call and settle.
We are needing some money at this
time, and our friends will assist US ma
terially by calling early.
The weather the first of the week
was so cold as to deter work upon the
foundations for the new buildings that
are soon to be erected. The spring season
promises to be busy one for the carpenters