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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29
Elkton Gossip.

The town commissioners have made
an ordnance prohibiting tramps in the
town limits.
Thomas A. Price, clerk in the County
Commissioners Office, broke his arm
while playing ball.
A petition in lunacy has been filed in
the case of Chas. Barnes by his brother
Edwin Barnes.
During the storm last Sunday night
the lightning struck Il telephone pole in
front of Mrs. Denny, residence, on West
Main street
John Torbcrt local editor of the Cecil
Wing died last Friday night after an ill
ness of ten days He was buried ON
Wednesday. Aged 40 years.
The privileges for the Fall Fair were
sold ut public auction last Tuesday, bring
ing high prices.
AT meeting of the Managers of the
Agricultural Society last Tuesday, John
Partridge was elected Secretary, and
G a. Blake, Treasurer.
Rev q. p Smith, formerly ofthis town
now stationed at Crumpton, Md, is Wis
ting friends in this town.
Jas. McKensie and John Cannon were
given a hearing before Justice Scott for
selling whiskey, but were discharged.
These two gentry are old hands at the
business. They have just been released
from Jail.
The robberiGs have ceased Whether
the posting of notices about the limits of
town, iorbidding tramps from trespassing
within had any effect we cannot say.
This community was shocked and
gricvcd on Monday, at about noon, to
learn that Geo. p. jackson, youngest
son of Mr. Jeshua Jackson, living Il
short distance from this town, was dead.
Mr.. Jackson, had been complaining for
sometime, and three weeks ago he was
confined to the bed. Sunday last he
grew rapidly worse and lapscd into an I'M
concious condition from which he never
recovered. Funeral took place Friday
at > o'clock, Interment in the Presby-
terrain Cemetery, Elkton. The deceased
was in his 10Th, year.
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Jubilee at Otis Chapel.

COMMUNICATED
The annual jubilee of the Otis Chapel
Temperance Society was held ON Thurs-
day afternoon and evening last at the
above named chapel. These iubilccs
though observed but once Il year, yet
monthly meetings are held, many of
which have really been equally as inter-
esting MS the program on these annual
celebrated occasions. These meetings
bring together the farmers, their wives
and children, and us the Co-workerS in
the work Of redreming fallen man,
spreading Il sense of morality and labor
ing for the doing-away Of all intoXicants,
thus become unusually sociable and
large hearted \ more generous, accom-
modating, warmer hearted, or u healthier
looking and might add, happier pco-
pie are not to he found anywhere than
those that constitute the membership of
the Otis Chapel Temperance Society.
The program in the afternoon was
sand-witchcd with dcclamations, select
readings and music, all being rendered
creditably by the participants, and in no
way failed in its mission TO please. In
the evening the Newark Orchestra was in
attendance and enivened the scene with
sweet strains. Rev. Mr.. Applcgate led
in PRAYER, after which followed several
choice selections of music, etc, all of
1. ,,f
ing it harmonic, or connect in some res
pect with the great question of the nine
teenth century. Fred T.. Mckinscy, of
the LEDGER Office in Newark, was then
introduced and delivered temperance
address, in which, though Il new hand at
the business, spoke quite Enthusiastic,
and argued that the Temperance move
mcnt would 90 ON, and finally come off
victor in spite of all obstacles, for God
was at its head. This young temperance
advocate was loudly complimcntcd. Sew
eral more determinations music, etc, and
| then Harry Whitcman, of Pleasant Hill,
| Del, was introduced, took the stump, and
| delivered an address that would do men
of long experience great credit For one
so very young in years, he displayed
unusual aptncss in oratory and ready
flow of words seemed to be at his com
mand. lie pictured drunknesS in its
worst form, the condition of men as
its slaves and wrechcdncss and poverty
of homes, in which one of the family is I
slave to the cups. Rev. Mr. Applegat'
closed the exercises with few remarks
just to the point, in which he argued tina
prohibition does prohibit. Bro. Apple
gates remarks served as Il cap sheaf t.
the addresses made by Mcssrs. Mckinsc!
and Whiteman. Representatives from
number of most remote States were il
attendance. The Jubilee was said to hav
been the best held in OTIS Chapel 70
many a year, and the hearts of the pee
pie are encouraged to battle ON until in
temperance shall be banished forever.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29

Well it seems the boys go picnicing
whether the girls go or not.-A cool
wave struck us on Tuesday, which made
the atmosphere feel frosty.-On ac-
count of the storm on Tuesday night the
entertainment was postponed till Thurs
day night. The singing and music was
all that could be expected, especially the
latter, eleven-year-old, who was called
back. Indeed, for a country concert it
was hard TO surpass. 1t is with regret
that we announce the death of Mrs.
Laura Jakes, daughter of d. b. Ferris.
Mrs. Jakes was "a years old and had
been married but little over eight months.
The bereaved husband as well us the fam
lily have the sympathy of the community.
Mrs. Jakes died Thursday morning at s
o'clock at her fathers esidence.--Now
that Grant has passed into quietude we
have the Trustees of the poor to read
about. How would it do to made IL
change and say, trustees of the rich
Some time in June or July your Quak-
er City correspondent very thoughtfully
reminded us country farmers that it was
good time to look after our fences and
not let the cows get in the sugar corn.
We appreciate his thoughtfullness and
will remind him in return that when
visiting the seashore it is best to keep a
tight hold of his umbrella We deeply
sympathize with him. No doubt he
drew long breath, then heaved sigh
and perhaps, dropped tear when that
thirteen dollar umbrella started for Eu'
rope. What his mother-in-law said, We
are not able to say. No doubt he thought
another cyclone had struck Philadelphia
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SHOT IN THE DARK.
MURDER AT sCHUTlEN pARR-AccouNr OF
THE DEED.

Theodore Becker, living at Scheutzen
Park, Wilmington, Del, shot and instan-
tly killed Horace L. McGinnis, of Riddles
Banks at midnight Saturday night. The
story runs according to the Every Ecen-
ing: There was a picnic in progress at
Schuetzen Park on Saturday afternoon
given by the Violet Social Club During
the picnic liquor was freely sold from
several stands about the park buildings.
The festivities continued till nearly mid
night, when the music and dancing ceas-
ed and the crowd dispersed and moved
ofinto the city, leaving but few stag-
men in the barroom of the hotel up to
1890 Il. m at which hour they left and
the bar was closed. A little later, and
before the proprietor, Theodore Becker,
retired, two young men named William
Walker and Horace McGinnis entered
the hotel and asked for drinks. They
were under the influence Of liquor then,
and the hour being very late, Becker re-
fused to comply with their demand
They continued to plead for liquor, and
finally asked for halfpint bottle to
carry away with them. They We're again
refused, and then ensued a war of words
and interchange of epithets. Walker
and McGinnis were incenscd at their re-
fusal and began n storm of oaths and in
vectivcs accompanied with threats to'pay
you Decker up for this, and don't you
forget it, "we'll be even with you" and
similar expressions. During this time
Becker became angercd and ordered the
men or the place. As there were no
witnesses to what followed, except the
man Walker and Becker himself and as
their stories differ, it cannot be stated
| just how the events Immediately prcced-
ing the crime took place. But Becker
got a double-barrelcd breech-loading
shotgun which he kept in the house and
followed the men from the front porcn
TO the icnce which encloses truck patch
on the north side of the hotel, and
which is about 40 or 80 yards from the
porch. Whether he went beyond die
fence or fired from there is point upon
which the statements Of Walker and
Becker differ When, however he got
to the fence, on not more than 20 yards
beyond it, he fired. simultaneously
with the flash McGinnis fell withou Il
word, killed instantly, with halro his
face blown away and his brains oozin&
out on the damp sod. Walker was near
by, but was running to prevent similar
fate"
Becker fastened to the house and in
formed his wife Of what hc had done,
and gave himself into custody of two
officers, who locked him in the city Hall.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29

1t is with feelings of sorrow that we
chronicle the death of Mrs. Laura Jakes,
which occurred at about o'clock Thurs
day morning at the residence of her
father, Brainard Ferris, near Glasgow,
Del, Mrs. Jakes (nee Ferris) graduated
at Delaware College with first honors
some years back. Her husband, DIR.
Jakes, is also graduate of the same in
stitution. They were married last Nov
ember, and hardly had the sweet sounds
of the marriage bells ceased, before the
solemn tolling of the funeral bell, an
nouncing that the bride of less than 9
year had been called away. Death tc
many is painful to others peaceful.
The remains of the deceased will bC
inferred at the Glasgow Presbyterian
Cemetery to-day Saturday at Up. m
Services at the house.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29

PHILADELPHIA, Aug, 20, lSS


FhlhADhii'''H' aug 80 '''''
Since my last letter have been down TO
the shore, and have seen much that con
vinces me that if the sea does change IT'S
bed sometimes 1t never changes us sa-
me nature, Tor lOunu II Is ABOUT "s
salty as IN years gone Oy, II SUN ruSl'es
IN with 'haI ih'pe'eou8 now Us '''ous,' IL
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rid Dath houseS' inc perSpirlhs eAcur-
siohist begins 10 uhuresS preparatory 10
looming nus pathIils SUIT Ahyone WIN
mas ever oeen III u reI''' ury eoouS s'ore
KNOWS the Sonild OF Il score ol 'lcrNS
tearing away at muslin, so all around you
can be heard the SOUND OF ripping men,
and the exclamation Of "Oh, thunder.
Atlantic City is not the place OF rest, as
those who compose 1t are too much bent
Oh gam Everything 'hat eNcitcS TO
moneymaking can be found there, and
night is swallowed up in one wied carnl-
val Of dissipation. The board walk has
lost its romantic nature, for now onc-haIi
its length, on both sides, is composed OF
booths, where hawking statesmen ply a
VIGOROUS trade. Even the moral nature
of this walk as evening shadows darlen
is becoming less pronounced than ii was
formerly. 1t is II second Coley Island
and as long as three railroqus empty PEG.
Pile so quickly at it doors will continue
to be so Cape May is exclusive, and
even went 81 far as 70 prevent the cree
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29

written by Jas. Bird Wilson. 1t is D.
act melo-drama, two of the acts being laid
in Scotland, picturing the wild scenery
of the mountains, showing the different
aspects and terrors of snow slide, and
together with other remarkable scenes,
involving much that is new in spectacu-
lar effects on the stage. The piece has
been produced in New York, Chicago,
and other cities within year or two
past and made decided hit, but curtail-
ed to four acts and without scenic dis
play. Mr. Davidson won unstinted praise
from the critics from his impersonation
of the role of "Chufi," half-witted boy,
whose varied career moves the spectator
to laughter and tears alternately, and oc-
casionally to thrilling enthusiasm. The
character has no counterpart on the stage,
is one that as the New York Star says,
will grow upon the public" and the
young actor gives it a distinct and meri-
torions portrayal. Miss Ramie Austen, q
beautiful and accomplished actress, has
been engaged. Lost" is to have a strong
cast, and the play is sure of success.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29

The moon was beautiful.

luN NOUN WIS De'tttllul'
No couple could be more loving.
Where ever he went she was at his side
To them life was one summer day, and
she was anxiously waiting for her adj
orer to ask the fatal and significant
words that would forever and ever join
them ms one, us long as life lasted. He
was an industrious fellow and saved
like Jew, because his thoughts often
wandered to the Glove in a cottage" bust
ness, and how sweetly and joyfully life
would glide along with Angelina as his
housekeeper. The crisis had nearly
been reached, as Augustus was on the
point of taking Angelina by the lily.
white hand, and on Bonded knees place
his heart at her feet Probably it would
have been so. but oftimes the best laid
schemes verify go wrong.
The night was charming and he pro-
posed promenade. Lovingly and con-
fidingly they meandered up and down
town, and Augustus kindly took Ange-
lima into Mr.. LerCher's ice cream saloon.
isn't this cream splendidW
"Yes," he remarked, rather slowly.
While eating the two communed with
their own thoughts, and he on looking
up saw she was scooping up the last in
the saucer.
twill you have another plate?" he
asked her
"If you please" .....
This settled it. Augustus was sad
very sad, and on their way home cool
ness sprung up between them which
still exists.
Moral : never take but one plate OF
cream when with your best fellow.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29

Aug. 18th, 1855.
Among the many summer resorts in
Maine, North Port is certainly one of the
pleasantest 1t il just a quiet delightful
place away from the hustle and fashion
of the world, where one can rest and
enjoy the beauty of everything around.
The people dress simply and plainly, and
appear perfectly natural. The place is so
beautiful with nothing SNOWY or artilic-
ial about it that here You will find the
"Real Folks" They seem to have left all
deceit and pride at home and come here
just as they are ut heart. 1t seems to me
that they live nearer to God and to MT
turc, unconciously perhaps, yet the fact
is to be read in their happy faces.
There are about one hundred and fifty
cottages nestled among the trees and
scattered along the shore. They are of
all sizes from the tiny one that resembles
child's playhouse TO that of a good
sized dwelling. Some are so near the
shore that at high tide the waves touch
the door steps. Others are ovcrrun with
ivy and woodbinc till they look like vine
cottages. Little children are everywhere;
in hammocks, in the grove among the
trees, on the common, on the beach,
everywhere you hear sweet child voices
and laughter. Their dresses Of bright
colored materials, fitting here and there
give the picture all it needs to make it
perfect.
There are many canvas tents among
the cottages, the occupants Of which pre-
sent very happy and care-fr"e appear
ance. The Waverly House is situated Il
short distance from the wharf and COM
mands fine view of the bay. Ilesboro,
Searsport, Custine, and other towns and
villages dotting the landscape can be
seen from the veranda.
A post-oiice in the house is Il great
convenience to the guests. The dry
goods and grocery stores, bakeries, etc,
necessities of this quiet life. A bean
bakery" supplies the luXury-baked
beans-luxury here, though no necessity
in Boston.
1t is very pleasant to sit ON the beach
at twilight to watch people and carriages
pass to and fro and listen to strains oi
music that come from tent and cottage
or is waited across to you from some boat
out upon the bay \ mile and half
from the Waverly is the Glen House
with its cluster of tents and cottages,
tasteful and pretty but not eXpen-
sive,-its postotiice and Il skating rink
Take it all together, North Port is Il
place pure and beautiful, and the people
are like the place. There is no drunken.
ness no carousing no proianc language
all nature is in tune and the little
humanity gathered here breathes in har
mony with nature. Here one may FIND
rest in WEAKNESS and hope and consola
ton in despair. For looking at the beau
ties of the land, the grandeur of tn,
ocean and the sunny sky above, one can
not doubt the goodness of God where al
his handiwork sings his praises. II,
sends blessing softly down to his chill
, dren here, Listen, and you witt hear
in the whispering tree tops and in tn
murmuring waves More anon.
AMEMCUs.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29
Buoklen,s Arnioa SalYe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, 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. g. Jay, Drug
gist, Newark, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29
Ehhitt.

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.
VITAL Power is INFUSED INTO THE SYs-
TEN, every organ regulated, every secre-
ton purified, the nerves of motion and
sensation strengthened, the brain refresh
ed, the appetite renewed, the digestion
improved by that irresistible Vegetable
Restorative, DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BIT-
TIERS. 1t does not change disease from
one form to another-it kills disease.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
NOTICE.
RETURNS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS
AND MARRIAGES.

The laws of the state of Delaware require the
physician to report births to the recorder OF dHes
Tor each county quarterly thar IS on or before nc
the first DAY Of January. April JUL ana Octoner'
And every midwife present at the time OF, or with
in FIVE DAYS after the birth Of amy hid, when no
Lhysician is attending said case shall, WITHIN ten
days after any such birth, report to the practising
physician residing near her residence, according
10 a iorm pfcDared for that purpose ana furnished
by the recorder u deeds. -,.,,t-
1t sha be the duty Of the physician attending,
or of the coroner, when the case shall come under
Ia notice, make ont under his hand and fur-
nish to the II dcrt ler Il rtihcat OF SAID DEAN,
accOrdiu to the rm furnished by the recorder
Il deeds the undertaken to report as al We sthteu
10 the recorder OF deeds. Clergymen and all pc :
sons societiSs by or before whom any marriage
or marriages may be sOlemnized or contracted to
IN Ike a faithful return of the same every thr
months by returning he certificate or certlheates,
in the form issued by the recorder OF deeds itho
c0un in which such ma riaSe or marriages may
have been solemnized or contracted.
II any physician COrne or undertakel uuBlh-
trate uidw fe, register Of any society al
neglect or refuse to comply witt the duties lnl-
posed ON such ersO. by this act, they shal De
hne not less than five nor more ten dora ~
each and every case so neglected or refused 70 DC
recovered before any justice Of the peace oi the
county in hitch said delinquent resides the one
hat thereof t. the person who shall sue ior the
same. ,,,,,,
The above act does not apply to the city OF VIII
mington. 80, ,,,S L.,
/ shall use my best efforts t. have the s3oye law
enforced EDMUND h. FRAZIER.
Secretary State Board OF Health
Wilmington, Del. Aug2s-lh
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-29

A VALUABLE FARM AT
PRIV ATE = a LIE

Ht-rpS'Jr'u,'u'
The undersigned will sell at private
sale, the farm of Levi Champion, deceas-
ed, about two miles south of Newark,
Del 1t is convenient to churches, schools
and mills, and in good ncighborhood.
frame dwelling, rooms with cellar con-
venient stabbling for , cows and horses
Also Il young thriving apple orchard, to-
gether with Il number Of other fruit
trees.
Persons wishing to view the property
can do so by calling on Mr.. Thos. BraG-
kin. or Elias Lum. Address Thos. II.
Cough. Marshallton, Chester County Pa,
fer terms. etc Aug2g-Iw
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-05-15
More Than Half WAY are those met

o'o """ a."
who mean business, and would Go some
thing With spring fairly here at last and
Nature in n smiling mood the inclination
900 20 ,,o,,ar
10 look ABOUT ior ways anu nno'"' " ''''e,
surroundings is strong. With many last
summers action of the b. 81 o. in issuing
Circ,lor NJ , with {. view of nron,ctinp
~ ~ :, ~,.,.1L,. :, -,
settlement ana tue es'aousuueh' Vi manu-
featuring and other industries along its line,
came possibly rather late for benefting by
lis inducements during 1884. But now. with
everything ripe for Enhancement and i'm
proyement. the openings are most advan-
tageous. The b. tS o. offers freight trans
portation at half rates ON household effects
and huildino material for Il wellinrs or struc.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-05-15
Forest Glen Items.

The Irving Literary Society met last Fri
day evening at Hayfield, the residence ol Mr.
John Wilson, ana the following oficers were
elected; President, Nv Do"eli VICE tres
ldent, !. ID. Noyesi secretary MISS oallle
Wilson; treasurer, MISS MAUD Noyes; E'i'
.reSS' "'s' ~. n.y. ,ne r s,o,' ."
!'"'"o' W ~ ~. ,,l.'r 49,,
ing Al AhchofaSe' "'e ''c''"o"o' " '-'o"''
Miss ANNE A. nAr"''" S'''''i ~ ~ DIT
nitz' VINO mas recently fe''r"rn '''"" al eA'
-" ''a" :, r.a., r,;onds
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W. WV ''
{ INV NV "'"e' ''''oA"'' - 81, =" +,
chnrcn, baiiimore' formerly Pas'r VI 'a''"''
Chapel preached an esce''eh' se'h''" 10
ia'se oohB's"''on WI '"""' w Wv
latter place.
! Hon. II. f. Page has added very much Ia
the appearance Of his place by erecting 4
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-05-15
TraviIah Items.

The weather still continues cool and our
Travilah dudes heat themselves up with
spirits not altogether Of a religious nature.
Our farmers are about winding up their
corn planting.
Mr.. Samuel Vance, Of this place, expects
10 take up his residence 10 Washington
shortly.
Mr.. Chas. X. IIarriss has about finished
painting his house.
Everybody should take the SEsrIsEL, as
il gives all the interesting news throughout
the county.
Our school appears 10 be in very pros.
pcrons condition. We have very nice
lady teacher, who ia very attentive TO her
school.
Rev. Mr. Bond preached a very able SER
mon on Sunday evening last at Glenwood
Chapel.
! May 10, 1885. SELDox.