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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

On Thursday evening party of ladies
and gentlemen from Wilmington arrived
in this town, in Il tally-ho coach drawn
by four large dapped gray horses. On
entering the town the horn was sounded
which caused some of our citizens to gaze
on the passing coach in opcn-mouth
amazcment. The party arrived at the
Deer Park Hotel where arrangements had
been prepared for their coming, and us
everything was in readiness the visitors
were invited to partake of supper, which
they heartily enjoyed, and expressed
themselves us being well pleased.
The party consisted of the following !:
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. DUPONT, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Harrington, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ii Potter, Miss Armstrong, Miss
Brown, Miss DUPONT, Miss Elsie DUPONT,
Miss johnson, Mr.. Chas. j. DUPONT, Col.
LaMotte, Mr.. willard salisbury, Mr..
ii, NJ. Barkesdalc and Harry w. Lowe,
the gentleman who managed the lines.
At about II o'clock the party left town,
sounding the tally-ho horn as they drove
away. 1t is understood that in June the
party expect to return and give the gem
ial host of the Deer Park another visit.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

The seventeen-year locust is present
with us.
Mr.. Isaac Frazer lost Il very fine
young horse last week,
The farmers are about through corn
planting for another year
neat new fence has been placed in
front Of the Glasgow NJ. t. Church
Mr.. Samuel Alrich has placed Il .lay
counter in his store, which makes Il
very fine showing.
The ball fever has again reached our
town-a' far rs talk goes, but the boys
are afraid TO stand up.
From what we can learn, the straw
berry festival held in the NJ. T.. Church
was pronounced success.
The potato bugs can nowbe seen sell
ting ON the clods and fences waiting
for the POTATOES to make their appear
anCe.
Jas. Il. Deghton, living near Cooch's
Bridge, lost valuable COW one day this
week. The animal was grazing when
another COW ran against her throwing
her down with the above result.
a gentleman Of our town undertook
to cross the mill pond few davs AGO
in boat. When near the opposite
shore, laid down his oars and stood up
This of course caused the boat to rock,
which seemed to frighten the occupant
at least we judge he was frightened for
he made Il tremendous leap for shore,
but instead OF reaching shore, the boat
shot out and he reached bottom, in
about feet Of water.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
National Follies.

Thursday evening, May 9th, Howard
MacSherry, ESD, the eloquent and witty
lawyer of New Jersey, lectured in the
College Oratory ON National Follies."
Mr.. MacSherry handled the subject in IL
mastery manner, and uttered some very
forciblc truths. His wit and sarcasm
kept the audience in good humor. lie
was strong and forcible in denouncing
the many evils and excuses which the
people are apt to view with too much
leniency. The Mormons, donation par
ties, utlicc-seckers ballot-box suffers, the
"high-art craze" came in for full share
of well-deserved satire. We are sure if
Mr.. MacSherry should visit us again the
house will be crowded.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Some One Wrong.

On Tuesday we were attracted by loud
talking cminating from the rear of the
Grange store. On inquiry we ascertain
cd that Il party had driven into the yard
and had made preparation to place some
sort of iire-proof paint on the building.
The manager of the Grange store DIR.
1illnm, who before hand had been noti-
fed by Mr.. Jas. Ilossinger, not to let the
men place the paint on the building I'M
less, he (thc man who is supposed to be
the manager) had written order from
Hon. VIM. Dean and Mr.. Sam'l Lindsay.
1t appears that the man had an order
from both, but the one from Mr.. Dean
had not been written by him, but by the
man himself The result of the affair
considerable talk was INDUCED in, and
the patent paint man was ordered from
the yard. In few minutes, however the
party returned and placed the ladder
against the Hall and began preparation
for putting the paint on. At this point
Mr.. llossinger arrived ON the scene, and
after viewing the mans order, concluded
it was not satisfactory, and would not
allow the men to 90 to work, and order
ed them from the yard. The paint man
declared that his orders were bona-fde,
and that he would again see Messrs.
Lindsay and Dean.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

Miss NJ. }. Kcnnctt, has lust laid in
compile stock Of spring la.IiiHe.y. Hats
caps, ribbons and flowers uduln ierran.
tnuaily well.lillcd shelves. Prices rs low
as the lowest. caii a h,r stpY, on Main
street and be made happt
Might dresses Toe. to a20o hnn.homc
AMI elegantly taimmrd lst, floor,
a'' ArmSi rungg.
-Parasols, plra'ol+. all new Goods this
season new lyle, new price,. lat For
Armstrong
Oyster season is over So Mrs. s. Il.
Roach has sold her stock and has now
on hand at her parlorS on Main street.
ice cream Of all Ilayor%. Nothiny better
this warm weather than good plate of
cream. Your patronage is solicited.
If you have any Old picture, Of
deceased friends do not allow them To
Fade, before you take them to Jas. j.
Jordon, photographer Gl5l Market s,rccJ
Wilmington, Del, and have them copied.
lie copies from any size and in any style.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Beware.

NcIlcctinG to heed the above warning
has been the cause of frequent trouble,
oitentimcs resulting seriously to those
who, after being kindly warned, reckless
ly follow the bent of willful and stub
born nature. For some time persons
have amused themselves by defacing the
board fence at the rear of the station by
scribbling, etc. The Railroad Company
are ON the lookout for the perpetrators of
such idle nonsense and if caught, will be
made to suffer accordingly.
In connection with this trouble comes
the fact of some one tearing down pos
tiers after they have been posted within
this town and still worse, splitting to-
bacco juice on Them This is outrag-
eous, and many persons are suspected of
doing so mean and contemplate Il trick.
They had better be careful, or their
names will be handed to the Constable.
There is limit to all things, and this
thing of brainlcss boys and vulgar men
defacing property must be stopped at
once.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
The Athen@an PLAY.

The drama entitled "a Widow Hunt"
which was presented some years ago in
Newark by the students, was again
brought before the public by the menu
bers Of the Athcncan Literary Society
on Saturday night last. The repeated
rounds of laughter at its wit and the sud-
den stiffness of the audience ut its pathos,
was Il high proof of their appreciation.
The cast was made up of almost entire
strangers to the stage, yet not one failed
to gain high commentator rs they de-
served. Mr.. DeMaranville sustained his
part throughout with an ease and grace
tulness characteristic of an actor alone
while Miss Purnel as Mrs. Featherly,
showed marked ability as an actress,
and Il true perception of life us pre-
scented in her role. Mr. Eckel, as Frank
Icebrook, the bashful lover, acted in
sympathy with the play and us if he was
setting forth the true feelings of lover:
which were repulsed and received by
Miss lIearne, the widow, with signal We
hemence. Mr.. Cullen, as Major de Boots,
and Miss Deputy, ~ his wife, were re-
peatedly applauded, and as Mrs. de b.
would herselfsay, 'comportcd themselves
with great dignity" and doing credit
to the American stage. Miss Janvicr
and Mr. Morrison, as servants, acted adj
mirably. So well has the play re-
ceivcd the commentator of the people it
will, at the request of number of the
audience, be repeated on or about June
18th. Those who have not seen it should
avail themselves Of the opportunity, as it
is well worth seeing.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

Rumor has it that scheme is under
consideration for extensive improve
nents at the =. w. and b station, south
of this town. 1t is proposed to make Il
cut in the fields, opposite the station, to
Il depth of some twenty feet, to IL level
with the tracks. The distance of the
cut or level will extend along the entire
front of the field, which will be used us
II street or driveway. Building lots will
be laid off fronting the street. thus max
ing most beautiful building site. The
project seems Il very feasible one, and if
properly fostered, will prove paying
investment, as well us adding attractive
ness to the locality.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Ticket of Leave-Man. +"

The Amateur Dramatic Association of
Elkton will render the "Tickct-of-L Leave
Man." Il melo-drama in five acts, on
Wednesday evening next. As the Asso-
citation is composed of considerable talent
the entertainment will undoubtedly be
lirst-cass. Prof. Richie will furnish ex-
ccllent music, The following compose
the cast Bob Briefly, Il Lancashire Lad,
John $. Writ; James Dalton, alias Downy,
alias The Tiger, +. L. Taggart; Hawk
shaw, Il Detective, II. c. lIurn; Meter
Moss, Geo. Il. Ash; Green Jones, r. d.
Rowland; Mr.. Gibson Bill Broker,
Henry NJ. Mccullough; Sam Willoughby,
Robin Nelson; Malty, Richard Reese;
Barton, J. NJ Allen; Sharpe, Henry. NJ.
Nichols, Jr.; May Edwards, Miss Annie
j. Smith; Emily st. Evremond, Miss
Lizzie Hutton; Mrs. Willoughby, Miss
Ncttic Mcfarland.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

Who got left :!

Who got left ?
MIR. JOS w. Brown lost valuable
horse this week.
The old cuyert across Main street
has been replaced with new one.
This town has been much improved
in looks BY Il fresh supply of lime ON the
fences.
David D.ylin'5 large now barn was
raised on Thursday. j. NJ. Scott con
tractor.
Our accommodating merchant J. w.
Brown, and wife, have been indisposcd
for several days, are now conyalescent.
We were informed that one of our
young men cpntemplateS going West in
the fall. Provided he can get Il wife
before that time.
Mrs. =. \. Scott, returned home on
Thursday, from Owego, New York where
She has been spending visit with her
daughter Mrs. Willard s. Fox.
- 1t IS rtmorcd that gentleman from
Philadelphia is going to bore for flint on
MIR. Blackson's, farm near here. If it
proves to be valuable he will prepare for
its manufacture into china ware.
One day this week as one Of our iuv-
eniles was driving along road he met
some cows. As his horse was going at a
lively pace he could not get it stopped
in time, 50 the consequence was he run
over COW knocking her down. She was
not hurt except few hairs knocked Off
The wagon and driver met with Il gcncr-
al shaking up, two spindlcs being bent
and spring somewhat damaged.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

lfyou are suffering with low and de-
press spirits, loss Of appetite, general de
bility, disordcred blood weak constitu-
ton, headache, o. any disease Of bilious
nature, by aIl means procure bottle Of
Electric Bittcrs. You will be surprised to
see the rapid improvement that will fol-
low you will be inspired with new life
strength and activity will return; pain
and misery will cease, and hcnccforth
you viii rejoice in the praise of Electric
BitterSI Sold at fifty cents bottle by
Il. q. Jay druggist, Newark Delaware. &
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Elkton Notes.

Don't forget the fair begins next
Tuesday. The running races are all full
The trutting races are Il little hort
Judge stump decided ON Monday last,
that the Ailanthus tree must go. We
hope the residents of Bow street will
rest easy.-A game of base ball was
played last Tuesday between the Elkton
and Newark, in which the latter won
by score of s to G.-W. +. Warbur-
ton Jr., has sold his driving mare,
dolly" to Mr.. Frank " Shockly of
Philadelphia X. G.. Lewis has
greatly improved his fine residence on
Fast Main street.-John Smith, an old
resident of this town died last Monday
morning lie was about 70 years of age
His funeral took place last Wednesday
afternoon.-The Elkton Dramatic As
ISOLATION will play the "Ticket-of-L Leave
Man" next Wednesday evening .-Thc
NJ. T.. Sabbath School is to have Il cor
net-Mr. j. 4. Mccullough has placed
II new fence around his lot, on Main
street.-Childrens Day will be observ-
ed in the Elkton NJ. f. Church, the
second Sunday in June.-BailiH King
arrested several men last Sunday for
istrate Scott. The candidates paying
some of their fincs.-A base ball club
has been organized here, the players
are as follows: Macy, F.; Myers, g..
Henry, LIST b.; j. Morgan, 3nd B.; Banks
$. s.; Dunbar, 3rd b.; Giles l.. f.; f.
Morgan. c. f.; Burkly, Il. +. The club
will be call the Cecil Club" 1t is now
ready for challenges. IlNE.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Kirkwood Items.

r. I. Cam, one of our cntcrprising
merchants is building an addition to his
store, about l5ft square. The idea for in
creasing his store room is that he wants
to keep a larger line of hardware.
Our merchants are complaining of the
dizziness of trade. Money seems TO be
very scarce around here just at present,
but friend Benson files in the stock and
says he wills sell at city prices.
Mr.. Frank Richards, formerly of your
town, has started in the butchering bust
ness in this place. Frank is handling
some frst-class beef and small stock, and
the manner in which he throws the
clcavcr one would say that he was real
sharp in the business.
Mrs. Davis, an aged and highly esteem
ed lady living in the town of st. Georges,
died very suddenly on Monday noon last L.
She has been troubled with heart
affection for some years thus causing
her sudden death. The bereavcd family
have the sympathy of the whole COM
munity in their sad affection
Berries are beginning to come up the
road, and the time is at hand when
strawberry picnics are numerous. BY the
way the NJ +. Sunday School of this
place expect to hold strawberry and ice
cream festival shortly. They will pitch Il
tent on the green adjoining the school
house.
Monday last being whistleing Monday,
the colored populacc in this village spent
a gala day in picnicing in woods near
Summit Bridge. Some of the boys got Il
little to much of ooh be Joyful aboard,
and you could find an occasional one
laying around not careing what wages
the farmers were paying this year.
Mr. VIM. f. Cosden has purchased the
house near the Railroad crossing north
of depot, ON road leading to Red Lion,
formerly belonging to JnO. c. Clark, for
nine hundred dollars. Mr.. Cosden has
fitted up an ice cream parlor, and will
have it on hand every Saturday night for
those who delight in eating frozen cream.
The farmers in This section of country
bovo M c,rsa ~ connl,ir ot tboirw boot
fields are lool;ino MS well rs those in
other sections of tbc countrv Corn is
coming nm nicely Talking 10 one Of orr
farmers recently. he seems 10
think we will have GOOD Weld of corn
to make nm for the deficiency in wheat
crop.
hi. il thn saosop of tho vnor If
Won were Iopnping around n railroad
station to see the spriobtlv drum-
MGR fresh from fine city. hmm off the
train and make some long strides TO get
tn thn hotel for his ice water and a foam
TO visit the'surrounding Villages. TO repre-
sent his firm and display his SAMPLES.
Aftrr he is vankcd over about thirty
miles of orr country roads down here
(such MS they are), he certainly looks
rorlorn. proyidinr he does not meet with
success
If Won had been ON the train last Sat-
nriay week, leaving newark sometime
alter S:do O'Clock you would nave seen
some nine or ten bright looking dudes
l,,,,iu,, thnrn 'pbnv iu,nnnJ off tLa
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

Let everybody attend the Fair at Elk
ton next week.
The track has been put in excellent
condition.
Many prominent runners are booked for
the races on June 2nd, 3rd and 4th ut
Elkton. Go and see the flyers.
The agricultural implements exhibit
will be exceptionally fine.
Newark and vicinity will be largely
represented ut the Fair next week ut
Elkton.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia, saws:
"My wife has been seriously affected with
a cough for twenty-five years, and this
spring more severely than ever before.
She had used many remedies without re-
lief and being urged to try DIR. Kings
New Discovery, did so, with most gratify-
ing results. The first bottle relieved her
very much, and the second bottle has alb
solutely cured her. She has not had so
good health for thirty years"
Trial Bottles Free ut +. G. Jays drug
store. Large size 81 90. TG1
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Special Notice.

Flowers, Cut ings, etc. Veg
etahle Plants, such as Sweet
Potato and Tomato, and all
other Plants in season. Makes
a specially of preparing Bou-
quets and Devices. Orders
promptly attended to.
WIN. H. COOK,
Successor to J. G. Shivler,
p, w. d b. Depot, Newark, Del.
apr25-tf
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
NOTICE.

List of letters remaining in the Post
office at Newark, Del, which if not
called for in one week will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office: VIM. Burnley,
Rev. b. $. Crosby, .; w. Cooper, Isaac
j. Moore, Richard Savage, $. Ross
White, Mrs. Mary ID. Knots, ,; Mrs.
q. r. Woodward. Mrs. Nancy Thomp-
son, Mrs. Anna Thompson. Mrs. Bald
win, Eden Lodge, ,,
$. II. CHoArE, p. NJ.
On and after April Both, 1885, mail for
North, East and West win leave Newark
postoilicc at $40 Il. M; Wilmington and
Philadelphia, and North, East and Wcse
at l2:45 and $40 p. IN. For down tn
Peninsula via Delaware City Railroad,
$40 Il. M; via the p, W. 4 b. II. r., 4:l0
p. m. EllitOn and all south of Elkton
7:45 a. m. and l2:45 p. N. Baltimore and
southwest 40 p. m.
S. Il. CuoATE, p. NJ.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

To the sporting fraternity, that they are
cordially invited to attend shooting
match over Third Street bridge, VIII
mington, on Saturday afternoon, Nav
3Oth at ? o'clock Given by the popular
gunsmith w. II. IIartlovc of 300 East
3rd street. The targets used, will be
black-birds, clay pigeons and glass ball $.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Ebbitt

A. W. Gookin, proprietor of the Ebbitt
House, 10th and Market street, Whining
ton, Del, keeps his bar supplied with the
choicest wines, liquors and cigars.
""'"'"'Sr"'It1II'p1'L'pF'
Ladies' jerseys from Zoe, to $500.
Armstrong.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Incorrect Report.

AS report was circulated in this
town, carly this week, to the eff
feet that there would be no Spring
Fair at Elkton, and upon inquiry
being made of the Secretary. Mr..
John Partridge, we received the fol-
lowing:
ELEToN, Mp, May 2Sth, 1885.
MEssRs. BowEN & BRo.,
Gentlemen.-It is strange
that the report you speak of has got out.
There has been no thought of withhold
ing the Fair The grounds are being put
in fine order, and now filling up with
machinery of interest TO farmers and
householders-and fruits and flowers of
the season are expected.
The stables will be filled with thorough
bred and other fine horses and colts con
tending for the liberal premiums offered.
The six running races to take place are
well filled with fast goers from different
quarters, which, with the trotting, will be
very exciting and attractive. There is to
be trial of fast PAGERS on Wednesday,
and hurdle race on Thursday. All the
races well filled.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Notice :

Proposals will be received until the
2nd day of June next, for the erection of
an addition of 3Ox4O feet to the main
building of Delaware College, the walls
to be of brick, three stories high, cxcu-
sive of cellar Plans and specifications
can be examined at the office of Mr..
John f. Williamson in Newark Della
ware. GEo. q. Evans,
May23-2w. Sec'y of Board of Trustees.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
Buoklen's Arnica Salve,

The best Salvc in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Edw, q, jay, Drug
gist, Newark, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30
49, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
DIED.

DAWSON.-In Philadelphia. Pa, on
Tuesday, the 26th inst, Maud, only
daughter Of Harry Dawson, departed
this life. Services were held in Chris
tiana, Del, ON Friday morning. In
terment at the Presbyterian cemetery
at Christianu.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

To insure changes in advertisements
they must be brought in on Thursday.
Ads will not be changed on Il later day
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-05-30

-Chemise and drawers to match, soc
to Sl.0O, LIST floor, Armstrong;. Tele-
phone No. 10.