The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-14

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preaching in the above named church
tomorrow in consequence Of his absence
The Independent Order of Good
Templara, of this town will celebrate
their second anniversary in Grange Hall.
on next Monday evening, by having
refreshments at the conclusion of the
regular session. All members are urged
to be present.
David Lilley, while at the skating
rink in this town, on Friday evening last,
had the misfortune Of receiving sprain-
ed wrist from a fall, caused by some one
running into him. We are sorry he met
with the accident, and trust he will be
all right in short time.
The Deer Park hack has just come
from the shop, where ii has been thor
oughly ovcrhauled and reprinted 1t
now attracts general attention, and is
truly II pleasing sight to the eye. The
driver needs little "trigging up" now to
contrast happily with the new "rig"
Mr.. Abram Rothwell who resided at
Harmony Mills, died very suddenly on
Monday morning from an attack of pa
ralysis, aged about 10 years, The de-
ceased leaves n wife and several children.
The remains were inferred at the Chris
tiana Presbyterian Cemetery on Thurs
day.
JAS. A. Wilson, proprietor of the
Washington House, in this town, left on
Monday morning OH the GAO train on
the Pomeroy Railroad, bound for Sads-
bury, where he met some friends that
had invited him to enjoy with them the
chase of reynard. He arrived home
Tuesday evening.
The Hotchkin family will give one of
their entertaining and highly popular
concerts at the NJ. l.. Church next Mon
day evening. Prof Wiley, the celebrated
composer, and probably the finest cornet
performer in America, will by special ar
rangement be present. Do not fail to at
tend. Tickets, .5 cents.
A gentleman who has travelled con-
siderable, while riding to the depot in
the hack, one evening this week, made
some very complimentary remarks
about the building sites south of DIR.
Clarks residence. He said that after be-
ing built up, ii would undoubtedly pre-
sent pleasant appearance.
MIR. James Hill, son of Mr.. John X.
Hill of this town, was home on flying
visit IRON Lynchburg, Va, where he now
resides. He is connected with militia
company at that place, acting in the
capacity of ensign. He is warmly at
tached to Virginia, and says that State is
making rapid progress in every way.
in a communicated article in last
issue it was stated that Bishop Wiley
would preside over the Wilmington Con-
ference at Snow Hill, when it should
have read Bishop Stephen NJ. Merrell,
d. d., the former having not yet reached
the Bishopship, being but preacher in
charge OF an appointment in the Con-
ference.
Yes, it is fact, the junior editor Of
this paper has at last secured dwelling
place in this town. It is on Quality Hill,
too. He will move into what has long
been place of learning. Mr.. John +.
Lewis, the owner of the property, will
remodel the building, and when finished,
will present both inside aud out, an at
tractive appearance. A neat fence will
enclose the spacious grounds.
The town ordinances are to be pub
lished and stuck up at prominent places
in town during the coming week. This
will give our citizens a chance to see
what they are expected to do. The last
time they were published was in 1877.
There has been no changes since then
until this year. These ordinances are
right and just, but the great trouble they
will not be carried out, and it is just as
well that they are not in some instances,
because if they were, but few people
would visit our town in vehicles.
Mrs. Margaret Richie, wife of Alex
ander Richie, farmer, who resides a
short distance from this town, died sud-
denly of apoplexy on Sunday morning
last. The deceased started from the house
on a short Grand, and before she had
proceeded fifteen yards she was observed
to fall to the ground. She was conveyed
to the house, but life was extinct before
they arrived there with her. The funeral
took place at Head of Christiana Church
Mrs. Aydelott, the wife of Colonel
William ]. Adyelott of Snow Hill, Md.
was given bottle of wine while visiting
at the house of Ex-Governor Bowie III
Annapolis in 1867. She then pleasantly
remarked to her husband: 81 will keeI
this, to be opened on the morning of the
Inauguration of our next Democratic
President" Accordingly, on March 4th
the venerable lady repaired to the garre
of her house and took from its eighteeI
years resting place her memorable bottle
1t is never too late to begin so long
as time and opportunity permits, anC
this certainly seems to be the sentiment
of the people in this vicinity in regar,
to play and dance parties Though tn
season is far advanced for these events
yet one by one is recorded, from time +
time, and this week in our columns VI
note several, among which very enjoy
able party took place at the residence c
Mr.. Daniel Diapers about mile or 5
out of town, on Monday evening las
Keep the party ball rolling so long q
the long evening yet remaineth.
Our subscribers can little guess ho'