Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-25

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Other Interesting Matters.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
CLAYMoNT, June l9.--1he rain of Tues
day evening has greatly revived vegeta-
ton.
number of gentlemen from Philadel-
phia interested i'll insurance companies,
spent Tuesday at the site of Hickmans
burned mill. They made close inquiry MS
to the origin of the fire. 1t is not yet de-
cided as to whether the mill will be re-
built by the insurance companies or the
money paid for the loss sustained. The
loss is estimated at over $20,00 while
the total insurance is only $4,000.
When Mr.. DanZenbaker arose last Sun
day morning he found the gate of his
pasture field open. Two of the horses
were missing, one of which was found
near by along the road. The other one
has not been found, though dilligent
search has been made. The animal was
seen going towards Wilmington.
Quite brilliant wedding took place
yesterday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. Sanderson near Grubb's Landing.
The contracting parties were MIR. Pedro
g. Salon of Philadelphia and Miss Julia
Sanderson. The ceremony was performed
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of about one hundred distinguished per-
Chester. After highly pleasing recep-
ton, the bridal couple started for New
York on the through train, which was
stopped especially for them at Grubb's
Landing station.
Last evening was the first one of the
Lawn Fete on the Bernadon grounds. A
goodly number of persons were present,
not only from the neighborhood,b but from
distant points. The grounds are in excel
lent condition, and everything is admir-
ably arranged for the pleasure of those
who attend.
CLAYMoNT, June 19.-The Bernadon
lawn presented most pleasing appear
ance, last evening, and the weather was
perfection for the fete, which has been
most successful, not only pecuniarily, but
socially. The ladies deserve special
and thanks for their assid-
uous and kind efforts in making every
thing SO pleasant. One of the pleasantest
features was the post Office, conducted by
young ladies, where a love letter could |
be had for n small fee.
Mr.. Danzenbaker has found his horse
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all around the neighborhood he re-
membered that the animal had once been
owned by q man near West Chester. He
drove over that way and found him at
his old home, which he had reached on
Sunday, going nearly to Wilmington and
taking his old accustomed road from
there.
Cadet William Mckay left Claymont on
Wednesday for Liverpool. Since he was
graduated he has been here, making
preparations for the absence. He left
Philadelphia OF 1 o'clock on the Pensacola
and expects to be gone nearly two years.
CLAYMoNT, June 24.-Two very neat
summer stations are in course of erection
at Grubb's Landing, one on each side of
the track. These have been needed for
some time and will be highly appreciated
by the travelling public.
William p. Lodge lost fine young
horse short time ago with throat
paralysis. The animal was sick but
few days.
What might have been shocking acct
dent occurred to MIR. Elwood Bigger, Jr.,
a few days since. While he was moving
piece of grass, the horses which were
young and spirited, ran away with the
machine and he was compelled to drive
them into tree to stop them. In doing
so the guards of the mower penetrated
half-an-inch into the horses side. Mr..
Bigger escaped with some very painful
bruises.
Three minks, mother and her two
young, were captured by Mr.. Danzen-
baker few days ago. They had killed
about 80 chickens for Mr.. Danzenbaker,
and as many more for Mr.. Hopes.
The cherry business increases in in
terest, 1888 baskets of fair fruit being
shipped on Monday evening, and nearly
as many on Tuesday evening. The aver
age price paid per pound is about six
cents, some bring as much as eight or
nine cents, while others of inferior
quality bring but three and four cents.
1t is no uncommon thing to see 30 to 40
wagons around the freight station un-
loading fruit, some of them driving four
and five miles from back in the country.
A milk producers meeting was held at
the Practical Farmer last evening. Quite
number of dairymen were present and
perfected an organization with the fol-
lowing officers: Samuel Handy, Presi-
dent; John +. Veale, Vice President
Milton Larkin, Secretary; @. G. Poulson,
Corresponding Secretary; Thomas g.
Bird, Treasurer. Forty eight names were
signed to the list of membership and the
milk question was discussed with enthu
siasm. The organization is branch OF
that ut Media, which is being augmented
by similar organizations in various places
along the railways entering Philadelphia,
The farmers and dairymen of this section
feel that they have been, and are being
imposed upon by the city buyers, and
they purpose to have their rights. The
next meeting will be held Saturday even
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