Middletown transcript., 1886-09-30

1 - MIR. y. y. Wilson, dealer In organs,
has left town. We do not know his post
Office address, but we are acquainted with
quite number OF persons who would
like to know.
There will be quilting and sooiable
at the house Of the Misses Blackiston on
Cass street this evening. The entertain
ment will be under the auspices Of the
Young Ladies' Mission Band, of Forest
Presbyterian church. The quilting will
be for and by the ladies and will begin at
six O'Clock and last until eight. The gem
tlenaen are then invited to come and the
ladies will endeavor to make 1t pleasant
for them.
A horse belonging 10 Sewell Holten
ran away this morning on East Main
street and near VIM. Green's house col
lided with carriage containing Mrs. Ap-
pleton of Odessa, and her two daughters.
The daughters by jumping escaped uu-
hurt while their carriage was upset and
Mrs. Appleton slightly injured. The Ap-
pleton horse with dignity becoming an old
family charger did not kick or attempt to
run away but remained quiet until things
were righted up.
Prof. Goldsborough, of Philadelphia,
will be In Middletown on Monday even
ing next. He will give an organ recital
in st. Anne's church. Ali those who
had the pleasure OF hearing him when he
was here In the summer will need no
further invitation to be present. The
Rev. J. Beers will give q i've minutes
address on music. After the recital all
those who are interested in vocal and in
strumental music are requested to ad-
journ to the chapel.
- This season seems to be particularly i
suited for raising tomatoes. Mr.. Watkins
Of Odessa informed Ms this week that the
tomatoes were unusually fine and come
in In large quantities, in fact their stock OF
cans, which they manufacture. themselves
during the winter, in all used up and
that they were compelled to buy
more in the city. We saw 5000
baskets Of tomatoes at Mr.. Arthur's
factory yesterday. He is running day
and night to keep the pile within bounds.
The season Is at its height now and the
frst hard frost will ruin all the vines.
- The Young Ladies' Mission Band, Of
Forest Presbyterian Church have been for
some time busily engaged in making ar
ticles for the filling Of box to be sent to
Mrs. MacFarland, missionary stationed
1t Jackson, Alaska. The contents Of the
box are varied and consist in the main Of
useful articles OF clothing, ETC., 10 be used
in the mission school OF which Mrs. Mao
Farland has charge. The box also CON-
aims dolls, picture books, scrap books,
Ancy work bags. ETC., for the amusement
,f the children. The bog will be packed
m Monday, and il there are any In the
Forest congregation who wish 10 add
Of clothing or something
Use it will be gladly received by Mrs. M.
?. Buker, at DR.. Carroll's, on Cass
treet.
I'm accordance with orders issued by
he post-office department ct Washington
be special delivery system viii 60 into
fleet in all offices ON Friday next. Inn 4
A0uihsC 0OAAVVAy - PAONAuSA ava 1Ss"S~- I
a. m. and p. M, daily except Sunday, l
nd IL shall be the duty Of every postmaster Q
,see that letters bearing the special stamp '
hall reach their destination without de-
~. The new arrangement extends to
very post-office In the United States and :
nder its provisions the effectiveness of
le special delivery service will be very
laterially increased. Special delivery ?
amps are to be sold by postmasters to
ny required quantity, but can only be !.
sed to secure the immediate delivery of =
after in addition TO the ordinary postage =
/ various classes OF postal matter and I 4
Ickages entitled 10 transmission in the :. =
all bags. IT,
: The Parlor and Cook Stoves Of Harry =
avis are handsome and more complete
an ever. Next door to =. G. Parker's
arness Store. ?
Use Bragdons Teaberry Tooth Powder. . :.
. A setof Double Carriage Harness =
It my make very cheap. Parker !.
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