The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-02-07

d. burnlte rs he was driving up Main st.,
on Tuesday afternoon, opposite the
Washington house. A clip broke on one
of the shafts, setting the same down on
the horses heels, but rs the animal was
quiet one, it was stopped before any
more damage was done.
On Friday, the 3Olh Of January, Miss
Sadie Moore of Cherry Hill, Md, was
surprised by large number of her
friends. Various amusemcnts were in
dulged in, and at II o'clock splendid
supper was served. After the inner man
had been well satisfied the friends of the
young lady babe her good night and
homeward went Cowantown was well
represented.
1t is rumored that our entcrlrising
blacksmith, james Luton contemplates
erecting couple of double houses ON
Choatc street rs soon us spring opens
May building boom be started and
dwellings sufficient be erected to accom-
MEDIATE the families that are now here,
and all those that shall make this their
place of abode in the future.
We understand that there will br II
number Of houses built in the spring
We hope it will be so. just here, how
ever, don't build honse that you would
not live in yourself. 1--WE have said this
before, and would like to impress the
fact upon parties who contemplate build
ingJ. Tenants are particular at times,
and the attractive house is the one that
is soonest rented.
Our Devils" opinion Of the women.
AT II years she wants to wear long
dresses, with train that will sweep up
cigar stump3; at 10, she wants to be Il
great actress; at Is, she wants Il lover ;
at ~, she wants husband; at p, she
wants him to stay at home in the even
ings; at Is, she wants her own way at
80, she wants Il divorce. To give the
Devil his dues, he is quite shrewd after
all
A runaway accident happened ON
Wednesday night near Mclaughlin
mill, short distance from this town.
Three men who had been TO the Will
mington Market were driving quietly
along when the horses frightened and
dashed off at high rate of speed. The
wagon was upset, top torn off and con-
sidcrably damaged generally. One Of the
men had his shoulder hurt, and another
suffered the dislocaton of a wrist
A fox was let loose from the rear OF
the Washington House, in this town, on
Friday morning But small number OF
sportsmen were present, The hounds
were turned out three minutes afterward
Reynard disported for while in tho
| field, and then started for his home OF
the White Clay Creek Several of Mr.
! Wilson's friends of Kirkwood were pres
ent, but they forgot to bring their dogs
Gentlemen, don't forget next time.
The S. Y. b. Sociable Club will give
their fifth and last hop until after Lent
in Exchange Hall on Wednesday nigh
next, February llth. Every lady in tn,
grand march on that night will be giveI
ticket emitting her to chance in I
handsome gold ring, that will be givcl
away to the one holding the lucky mum
Der. Heretofore the Clubs parties hay,
proven entertaining, and no effort will b
spared to make of their fifth Il grand sue
cess. Prof Richie will furnish the music
This alone gives sufficient assurance of
large attendance.
On Monday evening, 5. T. Ford q
Wilmington, gave an entertainment il
the College Oratory for the benefit of tn
Adelphic Literary Society of Ncwar
Academy. The night was stormy an
in consequence the attendance was rattle
small The recitations given by Mr., For
were well rendered, and ut times yer
amusing. Among the best were 9Th
Old Couple having their Photograp
taken" "The boot black" Judge Brown
ing's description of Ruby's Piano" TIL
audience fully appreciated the efforts {
the clocutionists, and enjoyed the entel
tainmcnt.
Newark Lodge of /. o. q. 7. held
public installation of officers in the
lodge room in Grange Hall, on Monda
evening last. A number Of guests wei
present. After the officers had been il
stalled select readings and II dialogl
added much to the evenings enjoymer
, Short addresses on the subject of ten
pcruncc were made by the followir
members Of the order Fred f. McKi
5 sey, Prof Wesley Webb, n. A. Multi
= Robert Woodward, Samuel Manuel al
c Harry Mohorter Mrs. Maggie Kurtz pr
+ sided at the organ. A very pleasant eve
c ing was spent.
One of the mysteries that man III
: NOT been able to fathOm is the workin
n of a sewing society. We have as yet
e find Il man who can tell us fully what
t done ut one of these gatherings. The
= is plenty of work done, but whether Il
/. society is organized with presidcI
$ vice-president, secretary and treasur,
4 we are unable TO say. The meetings a
- kept up regularly and the ladies alwa
Il willing to attend and contribute the
;. labor There are several societies (sc'
.. ing oncs) in this town, and if We on
a could get initiated,as a member Of all '
d, could, perhaps. give more INTEREST,"