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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
The News in Our Section.

PLEASANT HILL, SEPT. 22nd, 1886
Mr.. EDITOR If you desire to know
where our section of the country is sit
uated, cannot do better than by saying
that it lies within a radius of several
miles of the ancient methodist land
mark, Ebenezer Church. We have lit
tie world, as il where, all to ourselves, up
here. In the first place there is plenty
of room and no one is crowded or jostled
about. In the second place, our people
are serenely happy and contented
with but few exceptions), with staying
at home great deal and tending to their
own business. In the third place we
are very moral, even much more moral,
strictly speaking, than the most of
country folk usually are. In fact, the
majority of old, middle-aged and young
are decidedly religious, therefore we
don't have any dances, shooting matches,
or horse-races, etc, etc. All these
things existing and those things not ex-
listing goes to make this garden spot,
let alone saying anything of our fertile
soil and the thrift and industry of the
citizens in general, Please bear these
facts in mind, but don't be disappointed
with us as a people or this section as
community should some one do some
thing rash and wicked, because you
know we are mortal, and just as much
so as editors, therefore, liable to err, and
like bank cashiers, sometimes go astray
The spirit of improvement has taken
firm hold upon some of our fellow
countrymen, and tho result can readily
be seen in the fixing up and building of
dwellings and out-buildings. In speaking
Of houses, we are reminded Of those
recently build on the farms of our enter
getic friends, Messrs. James darkness
and Kinsey Chambers. Both of these
dwellings are model homes, being roomy
and comfortable and attractive,
Fairview Lodge of Good Templars are
a power for good in this community.
Through their influence healthy
Temperance sentiment has been instill-
ed into the peoples minds that will tell
at the polls this fall. The Good Tenn
plars turned out in body and attended
the jubilee held near Christiana by the
Good Templars of that village, on Tues
day last A good time was enjoyed by
all who vent. Fairview Lodge cleared
about $3.50 at their Jubilee held on the
18th of August.
Henry Whiteman of our section, has
been mentioned as suitable man for
Sheriff on the Temperance Reform par
TVS ticket. Likewise j. Derrickson of
Yorklyn, in our hundred, is said to be
lust the man" for Levy Courtman. We
are acquainted with both men, and do
firmly believe them to be true and loyal
to the Temperance principles.
DIR. Booth of Newport, Del, was billed
to preach at Ehenezer last Sunday after
noon, but on account of the rain, neither
preacher nor people put in their appear
ance.
Quite an amuiing story is told of a
dialogue which took place between cou-
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
Tweedville Wrinkles

Mr., j. Tweed has just finished har-
yesting his second crop of hay his large
barn is now full.
Mr.. J. Tweed Jr. is running the cider
mill night and day in order to accommo-
date ALL
MIR. Howard Taylor our accommodating
Miller is still running the grist millto the
entire satisfaction ofthc communitg.
Mr.. 7 w. Bye is utilitarian and is
making two trips week to Wilmington
with cider, his orchard is one of the
best fruitcd and most prolific in the
Township
Mr.. l.. II. Crossan jr was elected dele
gate to the Democrat county convention
held in West Chester to nominate a
county ticket. Mr. Crossan is a good
representative.
Miss Rebie Strickland again holds the
fort against the unruly of Mt. Olivet
school,. There is none better qualified.
The directors find it so.
Mr. Strickland our supervisor is in
proving the appearance of his place by
buildinga stone wall all around his barn
yard.
Mr. Emerson Pitt has moved his wa
gon house to the eust of the barn and
is buildinga stone wall around his barn
yard Mr. Pitt is possessed of a spirit of
improvement. TYRo.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
Cat Swamp Items

These chilly mornings are hurrying
the farmers in seeding wheat. Many are
sowing and before next week, many acres
will be in wheat.
There is some talk of the coming Cecil
County Fair among the citizens here
Some intend to take exhibits, but cannot
say how many. There are some folks
who are not much pleased by the way
the Fair is run, but, as all large concerns
are run by select few, we must be CON
tented. We will all attend.
We know of an attorney-at-law who
has been suffering with the shakes
chills-who is 30 generous as to gives
quinine pills away. We could tell what
happened to certain party, but we
mustn't.
Early frosts will ripen what,-oh,
chestnuts.
BILLY BuMpKtN.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

As an attraction to the Jefferson coun-
ty fair, held at Watertown, N. Y, last
week, and method of advertising the
wares of various merchants, gifts consist
ing of full wedding outfit and various
articles amounting in value to $500 were
offered to the couple who would be mar
ried before the public on the grounds.
Charles L. Corey and Carrie b. Clark of
Black River responded, and ON an eleva-
ted stand, in front of crowd of 10000
persons, were joined in matrimony. The
ceremony took place under an arch of
flowers, from the centre of which hung a
floral yoke. The band played the "Swe-
dish Wedding March" as the pair ascend
ed the platform. The ceremoney was
performed by the Rev. Mr.. Townley Of
Watertown. Hon. r. P Flower was one
Of the first to congratulate the bride.
He gave her kiss, and to the groom he
gave three ten-dollar notes. The Rome
Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad
Company gave the pair a wedding trip to
Niagara Falls and return.
This certainly is an attraction that
would draw thousands to witness. The
neighboring Fairs ought, at an early date,
adopt this novel and interesting method
ofadvertising. We think there would
be no lack of ready couples. The proba-
bility is, there would be more than one
couple, who would willing accept such
an offer. What Fair will adopt this
method?
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

/ suppose many people wonder where
Barksdale is. Well it is on the road
leading from Elkton to Kimblevile, and
was formerly known as Beers Corner;
McDaniel's Corner; Pin Hook; Hayes
vile; Blathersburg and Montgomery,
beside several names we could not catch
on to. But we know it is called Banks
dale, now.
Glee clubs, seen to be all the go, and
we are not left, as we have organized a
club. Will tell more about it next week.
Preparations are being made for the
erection of depot at this place, on the
line of the B. & o.
Mr.. James Casho, has peach orchard
covering about an acre ofground, consist
ing ofyoung trees from which he gather
ed 400 baskets of peaches, this year.
Pretty good for young orchard we
think. DICK CATcHoN.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
Surprised.

Tuesday, Sept. 81, being the date of
the birthday anniversary of ]. Harry
Mohorter, who resides ON Chapel street,
Messrs. Greenfield, Newcomb and Collins,
three of his young friends, planned to
give Mr.. Mohorter an agreeable surprise
on the following evening, Wednesday,
so accordingly sent out invitations to
party to be given in Red Mems Hall.
The plans worked charmingly, and those
having the matter in hand were success
full in making the surprise genuine and
complete in every particular. Ample
accommodations for the playing of social
and harmless games was pleasing fea-
ture to the hosts of friends, whose pur-
pose it was to have good time,-and
they had it. Refreshments were served
at Mr.. Mohorter's home, to which place
the gay party resorted too, and partook
heartily of the viands, only to hasten
back to the hall, where, until a late hour
the scene of festivity and enjoyment
monopolized the fast heeting hours, and
ties of friendship were strengthened and
perpetuated by social intercourse. Y.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
Base Ball Last Saturday.

At the game of ball played last Satur-
day on the Academy grounds, more of
the best ball-players of this vicinity took
part than at any other game played here
this summer, not more than one or two
players of much ability being absent.
Two mines were selected, one being COM
posed of the following: Craven, Widdoes,
Mettinger, Eastburn, T. Lomax, and Per-
ry, all of whom have been connected
with the Blue Stockings this summer;
Harvey Scott, their manager; Lewis, an
old Wilmington player, and johnson, a
local player. The other club was made
up of B. Raub, Wade, Sheldon, Hossin-
ger, Whiteman, and E. L. Raub, of the
Academy club; Boyd and Armstrong, Of
the Delaware College Club; and that eff.
cient catcher. E. Lomax. Five innings
were played, resulting in decisive vic.
tory for the last-named nine, Following
is the partial score:
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
The B 4 o R R

The depot here is assuming proportions
that is pleasing and will be a handsome
structure when finished. A platform,
extending each side of the depot about
80 or 80 feet Several passenger trains
have been put on the road, but none to
stop here. The trains started running
Sunday, anda crowd Of interested citizens
attended, the coming of the trains.
They all stopped here, although notice
was given that none would stop, except
the regular early train. The freight haul
ing is very heavy. Wilbur Pierson,
agent and operator, is kept very busy at
tending to railroad matters. After trains
are run to suit the travelling public there
will be more travel on the road.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

morning and retires at 1880. No doubt
gate will be placed at this crossing, be-
cause there will be danger of an accident
unless constant care is taken.
On wager Frank Croft of Rockville
Chester county, Pa, ate a plate of ice
cream on Saturday evening last in half
minute. Later he wagered to eat three
large ginger cakes in one minute, and
while eating the last one choked to
death. There are lots of fools left yet.
The time is fast approaching when
stoves will adorn the room. There is
nothing so tries a true christian than to
rig a stove in good working order We
have had some experience and would
like to lay down few rules, but exper-
fence is the best teacher. The task is
easy when you fully understand how it
is done.
The new arrivals at the Academay
and Normal School this week are six,
four ladies, Misses Maggie Station, George
Station, Anna P. Gutherie, and Lille Sent
man, and two gentlemen, Messrs. Clayton
Cam and Walter Cam. A number of
additional students are expected in the
near future.
The annual county Fair ball will be
held in Mitchell Hall, located in the Fair
grounds at Elkton, on Wednesday night,
Sept. 20. 1t promises to be grand affair
Prof Richie will furnish large orches-
ira. On the following night he
will furnish music for the Fair hop TO be
given at the Hotel Richardson at Dover,
Del.
-"Flash-Light," comedy, was render
ed by a travelling company in Caskey Hall,
on Friday night, before small audience.
AS no place has been arranged in the
hall for scenery, the company went
through their parts very well. Although
the bare walls and red curtains did not
add any to the acting. The play was
very well rendered.
The Harvest Home held near Chris
tiana by the Good Templars of that vii
lage, on Tuesday last, was a complete sue
cess. The Citizens Cornet Band of this
place furnished the music on this acca-
sion. Fairview Lodge Of Good Templars
turned out in body and met the band
at Ogletown. from whence they proceed
ed to Christiana, when the Lodge there
was marshalled into the procession and a
parade was given before going to the
grove. Prominent among the speakers
of the day were the Revs. Jos. Dare,
c. w. Prettyman, Jas. T. Scott and White
Of Wilmington. r. M. Cooper of Moor
ton, and Hon. VIM. Dean of our town
made a stir among the politicians in
their addresses.
The Sixteenth Annual Fall Fair of
the Oxford Agricultural Society will be
held on the Society's grounds, in the
Borough of Oxford, Chester county, Pa.
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Sept. 20, 80 and October 1886. The
premiums list embraces live stock, floral
and horticultural departments, farm pro-
ducts, needlework, agricultural imple-
ments and machinery. Miss Nellie
Burke and Miss Mabel Floss two noted
lady riders, will contest for "a premium.
Chariot and hurdle races, amusements
and music each day. Running and trot-
ting races, with full entries. The man
ayers will leave nothing undone to make
the Fall Fair of 1886 the largest and best
ever held in Oxford. Excursion trains
at reduced rates Exhibits returned
free.
For fine solid IA ladies gold stem
winding watch at $4,000, go to Woodrow's
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

Id. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky.
says he was, for many years, badly afflict-
ed with phthisic, also diabetes the pain
were almost uncomfortable and would
sometimes almost throw him into con-
yulsions. He tried Electric Bitters and
got relief from first bottle and after TAX
ing six bottles, was entirely cured and
had gained in flesh eighteen pounds.
Says he positively believes be would
have died, had it not been for the relief
afforded by Electric Bitters. Fifty cents
q bottle by L. &. Jay. g.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
Services at Newark and Wesley Churches.

Sunday morning Glass at 8 o'clock.
Preaching at 1880 a. m. by the pastor.
Sabbath School at 2:30. Young Mems
Prayer meeting at O o'clock. An the
young men of the church should attend.
Others are invited. Preaching in the
evening at 1880 by pastor.
Glass on Monday night at 7:30 o'clock.
Tuesday night class at
General Prayer Meeting on Wednesday
night at 7;30. Subject at night, "Christ's
cali to Mary"
WESLEY NJ. E. CHURCH.
Sabbath School 1870. Services at 3
o'clock. All are invited.
-ls'hfts'.ftssssf.i, is,ssssss.fss.ss
Gents Fine shirts Unlaundried 5Scts
worth 75ct. Allgrades of fall and Winter
Underwear now in stock, And the
best boot 4 shoe department in the
County. Armstrong; Cash store, Caskey
Building.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
Musical.

Prof. Richie having been requested
by number of his former pupils to form
a class in Instrumental Music in New
ark this winter, would be pleased to have
parties, DESTROYS of joining, to leave
their names at this office. If sufficient
number can be gotten together, he will
make immediate arrangements to form
class in this town. Instruction given on
any instrument desired by pupil.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
MiraonlOns Esoape.

W. w. Reed, druggist. of Winchester,
Ind, writes zone Of my customers, Mrs.
Louisa Pike, Bartonia, Ind, was long
sufferer with consumption, and was Civ
en- up to die by her physicians. She
heard of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption and began buying it of me.
In six months time She walked to this
city distance of six miles, and is now
80 much improved she has quit using it,
She feels she owes her life to it," Free
trial bottles at jays drug store. g.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

To THE READERS OF THE DELAWARE LED
uER:-For the contents OF this column we
hear no responsibility. The notices are all
hooks, and experience in life In every way
qualify him 10 d, Justice 10 what he has here
underinken. Bus we do ask your kind peru
books herein commended The books will all
be Ound In the store OF VIM. M. Wilson, on
NAL 81, who Will sell them at the publish
ers, price, or will receive subscriptions for
such OF them as are sold by subscription. No
book Will be reviewed In this column unless
u deserves approval, or supplies some want,
or has been found to afford some help TO
weary mOrtnls on the shorea Of tIme.n
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

Fall stock of clothing this week
Childrens' suits, $l.75 to $500; boys
from $500 to $1,000 youths from $4.OO
to $l2.56; Mems from $500 to $1,000 !;
Childrens' pants so cents to $780, boys
Is cents to $3.50; youths Sl.00 to $500;
and mems S1.0O to $500. Clothing de-
partment, Armstrong; cash store.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
Saturday,
SEPT. 25.
1885.
FALL OPENING
of
IMPORTED
DRESS NOVELTIES.

Dress Novelties, Tufted Nov
elites, Serge Novelties, Fancy
Novelties, Looped Novelties,
Bourette Novelties, E n 6 lis h
Novelties, Scotch Suitings, Tri-
cot Suitings, Wool Suitings,
Striped Suitings, Woven Stripe
Velvets, Tllfted Velvets, Plain
Velvets.
The same line of goods you
will find in the leading retail
houses in the city, and our
prices are just the same, and
hope our customers will allow
us to show them these beauti.
full goods.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

IT is estimated that there are one hun
bred thousand sufferers from hay fever In the
United States; a number about four times great
or than the regular standing army. This num-
Der could be reduced to mere regiment II all
would resort TO Ely's Cream Balm.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

The warm weather often has depres-
sing and facilitating effect. Hoods Sar-
saparilla overcomes all languor and lassi-
tude.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

Hossinger Club, all 0 5-ll
Perry Club, / 0 % l. 3
Two-base hit-Mettinger. Left on
base-Craven, Johnson,(9), A. Widdoes.
Double play-Wade to Armstrong.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

For Sale THE Best Drill-second
hand. Rye and Rye Straw, Cider and
Vinegar by the Barrel. All the above
very cheap. JAMES Ii. STEEL,
Sepl8-2w Address, Appleton, Md.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
SUNSHINE.



Some of the young men are talk
ing about going to the Fair ball next
week at Elkton. Appleton can
boast of some very pretty dancers.
"Homo" paid us a visit last week,
but was badly disappointed. He
can't put that joke on any of the
Appleton boys. We would like him
to understand that the Appleton
boys travel on their own name. We
feel for the young men that have
to drive on time on Sunday evenings
especially when the old folks have
the setting time for them. Stay by
them you will get there yet.
The young men of Appleton have
formed a club and society, and they
expect to pass very pleasant win
ter. They hold their meetings at
the Jackson Hall every Monday ev-
ening. fyou want to join, come
and see them.
We see Miss Mary E. Waid is
back from her trip to the sea shore,
and we are glad to say she is look
ing better.
We also understand that Jessie r.
Higgins is visiting his father.
Our well known Appleton mer-
chant has purchased a new stock of
goods.
If you want Il good set of harness
give our friend, d. T. w. call.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
BOWEN & BROTHER,

All local notices appearing in this
paper, relating to the sale of goods, and
not written by us, will be charged at a
certain rate per line.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

POOL ROOM,-Al. Heiman the
Deer Park Barber, has taken charge of
Pool Room under the Hotel, where he
will be pleased to see his friends.
Also full line of Tobacco and Segars
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

The recent rains have lightened the
hearts of the farmers. They are busy
preparing the ground for planting wheat.
Several of the farmers of this vicinity
are going to exhibit some of their fine
stock at Elkton Fair. We hope they
will carry off part of the $4,000 which is
given in premiums.
Poor "IIomo" don't seem to relish the
joke which appeared in the Appleton
items about two Cowantown sports.
"IIomo," you can't put it OIL on an Apple
ton sport. The ladies were my author,
(they surely know
Mr.. Thomas Major, ST., of Cowantown
met with an accident last week. He
was returning from Kimbleville, when
near Elbow Lane he meet gentleman
in a wagon, both thought they had give
enough room to pass but they run
together, which broke Mr. Majors car.
riage and threw him out.
"Homo" still seems to think "Sun.
shine is not man. Il guess he must
have ladies on the brain,) in last weeks
items he said "if Sunshine was a man
he would great deal rather spend an
evening with him than any other mar
he ever heard Of" Homo" it might
not be as pleasant as you think for.
am not in need of suit of clothes just
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18
OXFORD FALL FAIR,
SEPT. 20, 80, OCT. 4, 1885.

Machinery, Musical, Floral,
Horticultural 81 Live Stock
Departments. Farm Pro-
ducts and Needlework.
TrOtting, Running, Chariot and
Hurdle Races each day, with
full entries.
Excursion Trains. Bands of
Music,
T.. K. STUBS, Sec'y,
Oxford, Chester Co., Pa.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

WANTED.-A girl wanted to
work on coats and vests. Apply to
S25 VIM. Mckenzie,
Newark, Del.
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NOTICE.

For Sale or Rent:-A neat s
room house, in tirst-class repair, with
small front yard and good garden, at
East End of Newark. Apply to
Sept.l8th-tf w. ATMoRE WOODROW.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-18

To Rent IA seven room house at
Paper mill for rent on Nov. LIST. Apply to
Sep1S-tf ALFRED A. CURTIS.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR RENT.-Deer Park Barber
Shop, on reasonable terms. Good stand
for live man.
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Home Evidence

1t would require a volume
TO print all Lowell people
have said In favor Of Hoods
sarsaparilla. Mr.. Albert
Estes, living at % East Pine
Street, Lowell, for is years
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-24
A New Mining District.

Prescott Miner: The Stein Peak Dis
trict is situated about four miles from the
Arizona Territorial line, and about thir-
teen miles from San Simeon Station, and
it bids fair to be one OF the richest mining
districts ever discovered in this country.
1t lies three miles from the railroad and
ia ten miles from water. This region here
tofore has not been prospected. IL has
been the hiding place of the Apaches in
all of their late campaigns. Geronimo is
familiar with the locality, having often re-
manned secreted there for a week at a
time. The prospectors and settlers know
ing it to be the home of the Apache, gave
it a wide berth. The first location in the
district was made in April last. The
country is being rapidly oiled up with
prospectors and adventurous, and it ID sRfe
to say that inside Of two months fully
three thousand people will be on the
ground.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-24
The story of Senator Fairs short
age 70 Canard.
ESPECIAL TO THE sENTIsEL.l

SAN Francisco, Dec. 23.-The following
paragraph has been reproduced in some Of
the Nevada and other newspapers: The
Salt Lake Tribune quotes Bradstreets as
authority that Senator Fair was forced to
settle with Mackay and Flood the other
day, to the tune of five million dollars,
he being short on the stock market. Sen
ator Fairs attention was called tonight
to this statement. He pronounced it not
only absolutely untrue, but devoid OF the
slightest foundation. "It's we'll known"
he added. "that i AN not a apecuiator in
mining stocks. and | am at a loss to now
how so important d journal as Bradstreets
could have made itself the author Of so
false q statement"