The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-02-14
MINOR LOCALS.

Saturday evening, broke loose and badly
broke the carriage.
Mrs. Matilda Egnor, living on the
Arcadia farm, near Cherry Hill, Md, lost
a valuable COW last week.
The weather has been 10 chilly that
our people have been able to do but
little, and therefore locals are few.
Nothing better this cold weather
than good oyster stew. They can be
obtained at Mrs S. A. Roachs on Main st.
Rev. Jos. $. Malone of this town
assisted Rev. X. Il. Beers, at Elkton Pres
byterian Church ON Friday evening last.
The missionary anniversary of the
NJ. +. Sunday School will be held in the
church on Thursday evening, February
26th.
Rev. X. b. Beers of Elkton, oflic-
iated several evenings of this week in
the First Presbyterian Church of this
town.
A pair of horses attached to wagon
ran into moving freight train, at New
port, Del, the early part of this week.
One of the animals was seriously in
jured.
The New Castle County Pomona
Grange will hold its next quarterly ses-
sion in Exchange Hall, Newark, March
the 9Th.
--Pennock x Foreman, clothiers, 9Th
and Market street, Wilmington, appear
in new al in this issue. Go and see
their racket in prices
1t is rumored that Elisha I. Brown,
clerk for Jos. w. Brown, storekeeper at
Cowantown, Md, will take charge of his
fathers farm, in the spring.
Last Saturday night Mr.. David Scott
made a speech ON the tariff question at
Cowantown. T. jefferson Scott was
chairmen of the meeting.
We are almost positive that the
ground hog knew what it was doing
when it returned to its winter quarters
for several weeks of sleep.
VIM Terrell of Elkton, was in town
Wednesday prospecting. lie hopes to be
able to secure suitable house in which
TO start first-class green grocery.
MIR William Ellison of near Kirk
wood, while hauling ice for Mr.. Frank
Richards, lost a valuable mare. 1t is
thought the animal was over driven.
Cecil County has suffered loss of
about $4,000 by the freshet on Monday
The per centage on the 800 will have to
be increased to get the county into
shape again.
Mrs. S. A. Rollo, Cor. eth and King
streets, Wilmington, Del, keeps con-
stantly on hand front pieces, switches,
puffs, and all kinds of hair goods, for
both old and young.
-Abram First of Port Deposit, was
struck by train on the Columbia and
Port Deposit Railroad, on Thursday, and
instantly killed. The horrible accident
occurred at McClenahan's quarries.
"A gun club was organized at Will
rnington, this week, for the better pro-
lection of game in the State. ii. Field
mier, president; John Otis secretary and
treasurer; and Samn. Boyd, captain.
The S. Y. B. Clubs hop in Exchange
Hall on Wednesday night was a joyous
occasion. Miss Hannah Riley held the
lucky number and drew the handsome
gold ring. Prof Ritchies orchestra fur
nished excellent music.
James II. Foard, living at Brewsters
Mill, some three miles west Of this town,
lost COW and hog recently. 1t is
thought by some the animals died from
pleuro-pneumonia II is said Italians
feasted on the dead animals.
We failed to make the change in the
P.W. q. B. Railroad time table this week.
The Baltimore passenger train that has
been leaving Philadelphia at 1907 now
leaves at HOO p. m. seven minutes earlier.
Correction will appear next week.
Five workmen employed on the Sus-
quehanna bridge, were thrown to the ice
by the breaking of the scaffold. They
fell over fifty feet, and broke through the
ice, which was about five inches thick
They were rescued and but one man
badly hurt
We are especially prepared now to
do plain and ornamental job printing, at
this office. Letter heads, cards, circular
work, book work, posters, and in fact
job work of every description. Just re-
ceived splendid assortment of new
type, etc. Call and see us.
"A number of Newarkers gave Miss
Annie McCormic, residing at McClelland.
vile, u surprise party IN Tuesday night
of this week. A very enjoyable time
was the result. Miss Annie received a
number Of appropriate gifts ~ kind re-
membranes of her friends.
There is said to be man in Cecil
county, not hundred miles from this
town, who gives annoyance to his neigh
bors on Sundays by shooting at CANNES
Our informant says he thinks six days
should satisfy the fellow, and that on tn,
seventh the gun be layed aside.
The attendance at the roller rink
is still large. There is a fascination that
attracts and after one puts the rollers ON
they enjoy it and go often. Perfect order
is maintained and no one need be afraiG
TO visit the rink. 1t is really wonderful
sight 10 see the Young and old enioyini