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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Oowantown Pickings.

Several changes in residences took
place in this town on the 25th.
Our farmers are anxiously awaiting
for mild weather to set in, so that they
can commence blowing, etc.
Wonder who the young lady was who
upon arriving home was disappointed to
find no horse and buggy there?
The culbert just east of this town has
been repaired, greatly to the convenience
of the travelling public.
The steam shovel in the deep cut,
on the line of the B. K o. r. R., south
of this place, has resumed operations.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
young man who called to take his lady
love to party and finding her unwell,
remained until late hour to console
her.
The letter that appeared in last weeks
issue, evidentally comes from some cow
ard. We expect to do as we choose, and
are able to fight our own battles. The
"Yery Mad" can see us at any time. We
are prepared to meet him.
Some one visited the hen roost Of
John Brown Jr., living near here, on
Sunday night week, and secured two
chickens and two turkeys. The fowls
stolen were of extra stock, and greatly
priced by Mr.. B. Several other thefts
are reported.
"A lady living not hundred miles
from here, proposed surprise party tc
two other ladies. When the ladies ask.
ed were ready No. would have nothing
to do with the affair. After a time No.
proposed the said scheme to Mrs. -,
but rs nothing has been heard of it since
the thing has evidently fell through with,
Would it not be advisable for MOL to gel
up surprises on her own account.
Not long since a man of this vicinity
made lot of hens nests, and one box
contained many, Being too large to
place in position himself, he called il
the services ola person who was close
by. The person asked took hold of one
end of the box and backed his way int
the hen house. His singular manner o
entering frightened the cacklers, and {
general futter took place among th'
fowls 10 get out. In the confusion an ole
hen planted her feet in the face of thu
assisting gentleman, leaving an ugly
wound as a result. Moral: Always Sc,
that all the chickens are out before you
follow stranger in a hennery-espec
tally in such backward" manner.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
April,

Tears in maidens eyes,
Little enough they DECEIVE us little
enough do they grieve us;
Well do we know that beneath them
the joy of young life smiles and
glows;
Soon into dimples and gladness will
break the thin mist of her sadness,
As out of the showers of April springs
upward the bloom of the rose!
Rain in the April skies!
What do we care for its falling? Thou
sand saint voices low-calling
Tell that behind it the sunshine waits,
in a passion of light,
TO set the glad wild bird a-singing, to set
the wild flower-bells ringing,
To make the red rose of the morning
burst out ofthe gloom of the night.
M. E. B. in Wide A'Uake
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Peaches and Wheat Damaged.

Rumors come from various parts of the
Peninsula that the peach crop is badly
damaged and that the yellow varieties
are probably almost totally destroyed.
Many of the buds in the other varieties
are also believed to be badly injured.
George w. Cummins of Middletown is
alleged to have said that he will take
500 for the crop on the whole of his ex-
tensive orchards. Farmers also report
wheat 50 badly damaged down the
Peninsula that it will not pay for cutting,
and many of them will pillow it down and
plant corn Wilmington Ners
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Personal Mention.

Miss Mary J. McKinsey of Delaware
City, spent several days here this week.
Mrs. NJ. r. Barton of this town made
a visit to some friends in Wilmington on
Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
MIR. ]. Leeds Artist, accompanied, by
his wife and son, Of Atlantic City, are
now the guests Of Mr. and and Mrs.
Bailey who reside on Chapel street.
Hon. VIM. Dean left here for Allan
tic City for his health. He has been con-
fined to the house since his arrival at the
Watering place.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Death Of an AGED Lady.

Mrs. Jane McElwee, a highly respected
lady, aged 20 years, died at the residence
of her son-in-law, John l.. Greenwalt,
near Harmony Mills, Mill Creek hun
dred, on Saturday last. Mrs. McElwee
was only sick one week. She had enjoy
ed good health up to that time, when, it
seemed that life with her had run its
course. Those who knew her will mourn
the loss Of a valuable friend. Funeral
services on Wednesday, Service in Red
Clay Creek Church. Interment in the
cemetery adjoining.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
A Delaware Boy.

Ulysses Grant Dennison, son Of
James Dennison of Mill Creek hundred,
in this county, graduated from the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. The
exercises, which constituted the sixty
fourth annual commencement of that in
stition, was held ut the Academy of
Music, Philadelphia. Mr.. Dennison form
erly attended Friends School at Fourth
and West streets, Wilmington, but he
prepared himself for admission to the
college in a Philadelphia drug store
Morning Ne,es.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber intending to quit farming viii
sell at public sale. at his residence, on Chestnut
Hill, Pencader hundred, on
Thursday, April 2nd, 1885,
At / O'Clock p. m, the following properly:
Horse, s years DID, very good stock.
lyearling Heifer, very good stock.
BULL-Blooded stock
2good Shoat Pigs, extra stock. 6 pairs Of Chick
ems and turkey hen. grain cradle, moving
scyths, cornsheller, grain fan, horse take,
crow bar, post spade, picks and shoYels. 1 gar
den rake, pair OF bedstesds, meat tub, refrger-
ator, buckets, mix pans, churn and horse,
scales and weights, beam and pea, will draw $50
pounds; cream jars, grindstene, axes, maui
and wedges, clocks, 2 dung forks.
CORN and POTATOES by the bushel.
CONDITIONS OF sALE.-All sums OF Twenty
Dollars and under cash; all sums over Twenty
Dollars crNdit OF six months will be given by
pu chaser giving bankable note, with an aI-
proved dorser II not paid when due, interest
from date
NOTE. As have no further use for these
goods, they must positively be sold without re-
serve or underbidding.
r,,,. 0.,,,. 49,, Michael Keeley.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Profitable Reading.

The Roller Skating Rink will open
in Exchange Hall, Newark, tonight. A
good time is promised to all who attend.
Admission 10 cents, use of skates, 10c.
The best assortment of mems fine
shoes this side of the city. Shoe dept,
2nd floor, Armstrong;.
-Cassimeres for boys, 40 and so cents.
This years goods. Armstrong;.
To get plate of excellent ice cream
call on Mrs. S. A, Roach. She can sup
ply all who call on her, either by the
plate or gallon. She can supply you with
a fry, or stew, in oysters that is hard to
beat.
For wavy front pieces, switches, and
all that goes to make the heads of ladies
neat and attractive, call on Mrs. A. S.
Rollo, Cor. 18th and King St. Wilmington,
Del. She never fails TO please.
BiValves
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Artistic.

Miss Bertha A. Clement, Oxford, sent a
number of finely executed oil paintings
on glass to Baltimore, Monday. The
work was executed for the Carroll Deco
rative Glass Works of that city, who use
them to decorate vestibules and marble
mantel pieces Miss Clement has a num-
Der of paintings on exhibition at the
New Orleans Exposition. She is an artist
of considerable talent and we are pleased
to note the appreciation her work is
receiving.-0rford Press
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Bucklen's Arnica 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??, 1885-03-28
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. Z. Springer, of Merchandising, Pa.
writes: 81 was afflicted with lung fever
and abscess on lungs, and reduced to a
Walking Skeleton. Got free bottle of DIR
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
which did me so much good that
bought a dollar bottle. After using
three bottles, found myself once more a
man, completely restored to health, with
hearty appetite, and gain in flesh As.
pounds" Call at f. G. jays Drug store
and get free trial bottle Of this certain
cure for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles
$l,00
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28

WALKER.-McCOY,-At the residence
of the brides mother, on the oath,
1885, by the Rev, ]. l.. Vallandigham,
d. D., Hervey Walker and Joanna Nc
Coy, both of New Castle county
RICHARDSON--W RIGHT.--On the
same day, by the same, John II. Rich
ardson and Mary c. Wright, both of
New Castle county.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
The PEOPLES COLUMN.
This column is open to all. AL articles must b.
brief and oouched in respectful language.
Dog-gone-But Recovered

Mcssrs. Editors-recently | learned
that gentleman lost dog in this town
and for while was at loss to know
what had became Of the canine. Pretty
soon he got wind as 10 the dogs where
abouts, and Immediately made search.
He found the brute tied in a barn, not
many miles from your town. If this
was q ioke-it was well played. If other
wisc--mean. Citizen.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
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Peninsula News.

1t is possible that the sale of whiskey
will terminate in FELTON,, Kent county
when the present licences expire, because
it is a question whether or not the pres
holders of licences can secure the requi-
site number of signers to their petitions.
Efforts are being made to secure lodge
of Good Templars, with fair hopes OF
success.
Snow fell on Sunday at Frederick, Del,
to the average depth of four inches.
Roller skating craze is slowly creep
ing down the Peninsula.
Charles Shockley, colored man Of
Frederick, Del, in the employ of Amos
G. Turner, while telling trees few days
ago had the butt of one to rebound,
crushing him to the ground, injuring his
shoulder and breaking his right leg in
two places.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

An examination Of teachers for second
and third grade certificates, will be held
at Wilmington and Dover, Monday, April
9th, and at Georgetown, Tuesday April
9TH, 1885. T. N. WILLIAMS,
II. c. CARPENTER.
Superintendents.
Dover, Del, March 25th, 1885.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
NOTICE.
WILMINGTON, MARCH 18th, So.

WILMINGTON, MARCH 18th, So.
Dissolution or Co-PARTNERsHIP.
The co-partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, Thos. L. Clark
and Edwin F. Uber, under the firm name
Of Clark 4 Uber, house, ship and sign
painters, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, the said Edwin F. Uber retiring
therefrom. The business will, in the fu-
ture, be conducted by Thos. L. Clark, to
whom are receivable and payable all
credits and debts of the late co-partner-
ship, at the old stand 800 and 500 Poplar
Street.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1885.
THos. L. CLARK,
EDWIN F. UBRR.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Attention, Sellers.

TT. Scott, as auctioneer, has obtained
as good prices, if not better, than any
auctioneer ever in Newark or vicinity.
ANY contract made by THE DELAWARE
LEDGER will be strictly complied with by
Mr., Scott.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
BiYalvees

For the finest prime oysters in the city
of Wilmington, go to the Ebbitt House
Tenth and Market streets. A room es-
pecially fitted up for the accommodation
of ladies. The bar is supplied with the
choicest of wines, liquors and cigars.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Advertisements.

Horses and cattle, John Phillips
Kimbleville, Pa. Monday Mach 30th.
Public sale of stock, ETC., Thos. Nc.
Keowan, Tuesday, March 3lst. See ad.
Public sale, stock, etc, Arthur Nc
Closkey, Chestnut Hill, Tuesday, April
9TH. See ad.
Public sale, stock and fixtures
Michael Kelley, Chestnut Hill, Thursday
April End. See ad.
Public sale, stock and fixtures, L. H.
Robinson near Fair Hill, Wednesday
April lst
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
IL You Read This

it will only be to find that A. W. Gookin,
Proprietor of the Ebbitt House, Whining
ton, Del, keeps his bar supplied with the
best brands Of wines, liquors and cigars,
of any house in the city.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28

The subscriber, intending to engage more ex.
tenslyey in fruit raising, will sell at Public Sale
at his premises on Chestnut Hill, on the road
leading from Woodward's Mill to Elkton, / mile
from the former and mile from the Baptist
Church, on the Iron Hill road, on
TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1885,
AT O'CLOCK P. NJ. SHARP,
Brood Mare with foal, sired by Napoleon
Head of Cows and Hrife 8, well selected grade
stock "a Alderney, most of them in profit by day
Of Sale.
Thoroughbred BULL, years old, all black
points. 2 shoat Pigs, 8 pairs of suckling Pigs
so Pairs Of Bed andHorse Blankets
Flows, Cultiyators, and other things too numer-
Gus to mention.
TERMS. All sums Of 80 and under, Cash: over
that amount credit OF Months, by purchaser
giving bankablo note, with approved indorser
Without Interest If pal when due.
1s-No postponement on account, of weather,
as all the stock, etc., vii be sold under cover
Arthur McCloskey.
T. J. SCOTT, Auctioneer.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28
Thousands Say So,

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes
II never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid sell
ers." Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford STns to Be without ut S0dl them
bottle by E. G. Jay Druggist Newark
Delaware,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-28

We still have some of those mems
extra heavy seamless mixed half hose, at
l24 cents, worth is cents.
Notion department, Armstrong;.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31

Holm j. Anspach.-We regret to
learn of the death of this young man,
which took place in Baltimore on the
oath instant, after an illness of twenty
five hours. His remains were brought to
this place on Monday last and Inferred
in the family lot in the Reformed Gem
etery.
Mr.. Anspach was the son of the Rev.
f. X. Anspach, ID. D., and Lille Rein
hart Anspach. After the death of his
father, he resided with his aunt ut this
place for a number of years and was
prepared for admission into Princeton
College by Prof. Joseph McMurran, and
graduated at that institution with high
standing in his class. lie was naturally
of brilliant mind and calling and devel-
oped taste for literature. He read q
great deal and digested what he read.
He was exceedingly entertaining in
conversation and his writings were
much read. He had remarkably mem
ory and devoted much of his time to
teaching mnemOnics. He was also pro-
ficient in short hand writing and taught
many classes this art. His early death,
at thirty-five years of age, is TO be re-
GREETED. He leaves 4 devoted sister to
mourn his untimely death, who has the
heartfelt sympathy of every one in this
community in her sad bereavement and
great sorrow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31
"HARVEST HOME"

The religious services of the "Harvest
Home" festival will be held at Mount
Wesley n. E. Church on next Sunday
at 1890 n. m. The pastor will deliver
a discourse upon "The weeping sower's
joyful return" There will be appro-
pirate singing interspersed throughout
the services. On Thursday, August 9th
(if rainy, next fair day., the social fea-
ture of the festival will be held at Jones
Spring. A feast of fat things is being
provided for the outer man. Let every
body come. A welcome awaits you.
JAMES McLAREN. Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31
A waterIoo.-The Charlestown

A WaterloO.-The Charlestown
base ball club came up to Shepherds
town last Wednesday to play match
game of base ball, and it just took about
two hours and a-half for the Shepherds
town club to give them most unmerci-
full drubbing. For the sake Of our
Charlestown friends we desired not to
give the score, but duty compels US to
remark that it was twenty-nine to four.
Mr.. Drew Middleton pitched a perfect
game for the Shepherdstown club, and
the Charlestown boys we're helpless at
the bat. The REGISTERS right-hand
man, Mr.. w. c. Lambert, supported
Middleton in admirable style. The
Charlestown club played well in the
field. They took their defeat good ma
turedly. Mr.. Bedinger, of the Democrat,
deserves special mention for his mag
nificent running, though he didn't have
a chance to do much of it. Mr.. d. L.
Rentch umpired the game.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31
Hatched by the Hot Weather.

Mr.. w. c. Eakle, 4 merchant AT Ea-
kle's Mill, Washington county, owns a
progressive little peep which, like Top
sy, has no parents, but "jes growed. J"
Mr.. Eakle buys in eggs for shipment to
the cities, and among grateful that he
had on hand some four or five days he
heard the faint chirping of a newly-ar-
rived peep. Investigation revealed near
the middle of the crate the heaG and
body of well-developed baby chicken
protruding from its shell. Mr.. Eakle
received the waif kindly to the comforts
of his home, and with little extra at
tention had the satisfaction of witness
ing its rapid and hardy development
into genuine country chicken. The
occurrence was unusual, the Matching
process being performed by the uniform,
extraordinary heat of the weather, the
like OF which has rarely been recorded
in this locality.-HagerstoWn Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31
NOTICE..

The Committee on Grounds Of the Po-
tomac Agricultural, Mechanical and
Live Stock Association are desired to as
semble at 8 o'clock a. IN. on Saturday,
August lst, to prepare said grounds.
Members of the committee will please
bring along some implement to assist in
the work, such as Ratchet, axe, mat
took, or hoe.
The following gentlemen were APP
pointed upon said committee: j. g.
Snyder, j. johnson, VIM. Lemen, Jas.
Coffinberger, NJ. Crowl, Ohio Williams,
Jas. Rightstine, E. l. Lee, Chas. Folk,
William Fulk, William Vickers, Thos.
Jones. -
BY order of the President.
d. d. PENDLEToN,
Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31
Martinsburg Business Locals.

No Whining.-"Trade has been quiet this
season." This is the mournful cry heard on
every hand. We are glad 10 say that we are
not candidates for public sympathy. On the
contrary, we congratulate ourselves that de-
spite general depression in business our sales
have been entirely satisfactory. Here are the
reasons:
1--we buy our goods for cash. "For cash"
means lowest price and a liberal discount.
2-We make a moderate and reasonable
profit on what We sell Except on some lines
where the profit is so modest that it is out OF
our sight.
3-We aim to tell the simple truth about our
goods. Overpyaise may make one sale, but
how about the next? We want to keep our
customers.
i've watch the market closely and keep
on hand the freshest and newest styles.
5-We have one price for all. Your little
child can buy as cheaply as you can.
Eve do not expect you to buy every time
you look. We want you to examine what we
have. We are always glad to see you.
These are our cardinal principles. They will
tell In the long run. They have been very
advantageous to our BUSINESS. DO you like
them? IL you do come and look at our line
OF dress goods, carpets, &c.
EMMERT & FIERY,
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31
Teachers Institute.-The JEFF

Teachers 1nStltute.-lHc ooi'
ferson County Teachers Institute held
in Charlestown last week was very
interesting and profitable gathering.
Prof. Joseph McMurran, of Shepherds
town, conducted the Institute, assisted
by the following officers: Vice-Presi-
cent, L. Dinkle; Secretary, j. ID.
Rentch; Assistant Secretary, r. j. Stri-
der. Various topics of interest in
school work were ably discussed by the
teachers. The total enrolment of
teachers during the Institute was Is
white and 10 colored. The following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolred, LIST. That this Institute re-
turn thanks to Prof. McMurran, for the
kind, gentle and efficient manner in
which he has instructed this Institute,
and we do petition the State Superin-
tendent, B. S. Morgan, to appoint Prof'
McMurran to the same duties nextyear
I'd. That we return thanks to Mr..
John Hess, our much respected and
honorable County Superintendent, for
the manner in which he has discharged
his duties at this Institute.
Sd. That we return thanks to the
Town Sergeant, Mr.. Martin l.. AVIS,
for the earnestness and energy that he
has manifested to make the teachers OF
this Institute comfortable whilst in ses-
sion here.
4th. That We return thanks to MIR.
Lewis Dinkle, for the use of his organ
and his services thereon to furnish
music for this Institute.
9Th. That we return thanks to the
two obliging young gentlemen, Messrs'
]. d. Rentch and r. j. Strider, for
their services as Secretaries to this In
stitute.
9th. That the attention of the State
Superintendent is specially called to the
confusion which is caused in our schools,
by the contracts made for different eci-
tions of the same textbook. 1t destroys
the means of classifying the pupils, when
no option is given TO the teachers and
school officers to elect from them. Fur
Their, that we urge upon the Legislature
to substitute some other and better text
book for these now in use, so as TO rem
edy the confusion that now exists.
EMANUEL SCHAEFFER, Chm'n,
A. 5. CRITTENDEN,
Miss MAGGIE ii. CRANE,
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-31
Lawn Party

Lawn Party.-The Ladies' Aux
Hilary of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION will hold lawn party in Mr..
A. S. Dandridge's Grove on Friday and
Saturday evenings, August 2lst and
22nd. There will be moonlight nights
at that time, and how pleasant to 60 to
the grove and spend few hours of en-
joyment and pleasure and partake OF
the refreshment that will be served by
the ladies, and in this way help along
the cause Of the Y. NJ. c. A. Two of
Shepherdstown' charming young ladies
will hold Pink Tea in large canvass
tent. This is something new in our
community and the ladies are making
great preparation for its success. Ice
cream, cake, lunch and other refresh
ments will be served at regular prices
by the ladies. The grove will be brill
iantly illuminated. There will be music
on the ground. All are invited to come
and enjoy an evening in the grove and
give your support to the cause of the
Y. NJ. G.. A.