The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-02-20

the program for Thursday evening next
at the NJ. T.. Church.
1T is difficult to tell just now how
the temperance question will be settled
over in Cecil county. A large meeting
was held at Elkton, last week and many
remarks were made. 1t seems that two
or three tried to make speeches at the
same time.
On Monday there passed through
this town, some Of the finest fat steers
that we have seen for some time. We
understand that four of them belonged
to Mr.. Robt. Steel, living near Appleton.
The other two we did not ascertain who
the owner was.
John L. Elliott of this town will
start West in few days to purchase
number of horses and mares TO bring
East. He will arrive home about March
10th, when he will let horsemen and
others know just what he has for them
in the way of horsehesh.
The breast of the mill pond of the
Mclaughlin Bros, who carry on the
milling business a short distance west of
Newark, was swept away during the
storm last week. About thirty feet was
carried away. Only last sall that this
breast was rebuilt. It is serious loss TO
the Mclaughlin Bros.
Mrs Angelina Collins, wife of Eward
Collins, living in Mill Creek hundred,
about four miles from town, died very
suddenly on Saturday last Mrs. Collins
had been in excellent health up to the
time of her death. She was stricken
with paralysis Of the brain. Interment
in the Head of Christiana cemetery on
Wednesday. Mrs. G. was in the Goth
year Of her age.
We understand that the people of
Port Deposit had to flee for their lives as
the ice broke with vengeance, and the
water was several feet high. In many of
the houses the water reached TO the
second floor. Several firms suffered
greatly from the flood. We understand,
also, that thousands of people have been
visiting Port daily, to witness the gorged
ice and destruction done. No doubt there
will be large crowd there tomorrow.
Moving day-March 25th-approach-
es, and already one hears the good hus-
band blessing the annual event. Then it
is he will wrestle with the stovepipe and
become exceedingly frustrated. The
common saying is, that three movings
are equal to a fire." or some such express
sion, and many say it is nearly SO. But
we must have moving day, and families
will continue to exchange places of resi-
dences until the last stick of furniture is
demolished in the attempt.
Miss Clara Boyd one of the ladies
who is licensed by the Philadelphia Con-
ference to preach, and who is well and
favorably known here, has been holding
or conducting services in a church at
Cape May, the famous seaside resort.
Miss Boyd took possession of the pulpit
and preached nightly from chosen
text. The widest curiosity prevailed
the entire neighborhood, and people
flocked for miles and miles to hear
woman preach.
Rev. Henry Ward Reecher
In casIxey HaII, Monday night
March Ist.
The remains of James Jones, a plas-
terer of Wilmington, who spent the
greater part of this last summer in pur-
suing his occupation in this town, was
committed to the dust on Friday after
noon of last week. Mr.. Jones travelled
a great deal during life, working at his
trade, and being Methodist of the an
cient stamp, he was pretty well and fav-
orable known at many places on the
Peninsula as, ian old-time shouter"
This gentleman was i'll but a short time
and no serious apprehensions were felt
either by him or his family in regard to
his not recovering.
Persons living on the south side of
Delaware avenue, came near being stuck
in the mud while crossing all last week.
This street has been neglected altogether
by the Commissioners, and we cant see
how the tax-gatherer expects to collect
from these people who never receive a
cents worth of improvement during the
year We believe that a few feet of
pavement was laid last year. One cross
ing is all that is asked, but it is asked in
vain. We are positive if one of the
Commissioners lived on the south side
of Delaware avenue, a crossing would
have been placed ON that street long ago.
The Sabbath School of the Newark
M. E. Church, will hold missionary
anniversary on Thursday evening next
in the main audience room of the
church. In addition to the program ar
ranged by the school, which undoubtedly
will prove very interesting the Revs.
Dr. Caldwell and Adam Stengle are ex-
pected TO be present and make addresses.
The Rev. A. Stengle is closing up his
allotted term as pastor of the Middle
town M. L. Church, and is spoken of in
connection with several prominent
charges as a suitable man for the coming
Conference year. all are cordially invi-
ted to attend. Admission free.
Rev. Thos. II. Haynes of the M. q.
Church here, was taken very suddenly
and painfully i'll whilst walking about
his yard on Wednesday afternoon of
this week. The family physician was
immediately sent for and medical aid