Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26

A IsnmbIe A AmonR the shaded Lawns
and Pretty HEomess

Special Correspondence or Gazette and Journni
CLAYMoNT, Aug. 1.-THE recent rains
keep vegetation green and the fields
present freshness, beautiful TO the be.
holder, and tempting TO the grB2ing
cattle. We will take o ramble along the
pike beginning at the Pennsylvania state
line and coming south toward Whining
ton. There is no line of demarcation 90
tell where one state ends and the other
begins, and this information must be
gained instinctively. The farm of George
Thompson is partly in each state. II
runs to the river and is very productive.
Comparatively speaking, the land is or
level, though there are several good
building sites upon it. Passing several
small properties we come to
comfortable and pleasant house situated
in wealth Of shade trees. This
is the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston
Wilson. The farm is taken care of by
William Boyd. About square south OF
the same side of the old highway stands
the beautiful dwelling of DIR Cardeza. In
the 35 years the doctor has lived there he
has done much to make n beautiful home
in the way of planting shade trees and
shribbery. The large evergreers and
naples afford an excellent nesting place
for summer birds
Opposite the DOCTORS place is one OF
the residences of MIR. Frank Fori. II is
now occupied by Mr.. M. Il. Iulbs, sec
tion foreman of the p, w. a. b, Il. Il
Company. Mr.. Ford now lives on the
corner of Nanman's creek road md tn,
pike. He owns number of honses and
nearly or quite 200 acres of land. His
property has n valuable river front which
must, at an early day come into use for
factories, mills and furnaces Mr.. Ford
is an intellingent go-ahead farmer and
dairyman, who keeps up with the inn
provements of the age, and merits Abund-
| ant success.
Adjoining the property of Mr.. Ford is
found the James Richmond property, con
sisting Of valuable farm and number
of houses. Mr.. Frar sis Dan2cnbaker lives
/ in the mansion house and has charge of
the whole interest of the owner. lie is
| ABLY assisted by his sons This was
formerly the Churchman property, and
with the grist mill and saw mill, was quite
famous years ago. The saw-mill is rOtting
away, and is now the home of tho bat and
the owl. The grist-mill has been turned
into q modern roller process one, and
Hopes IL Bro. are turning out good
| work. The nest of small houses below
the mill is known as The Neck. There is
a public landing on Naaman's creek, Just
| opposite, which is but little used at this
time. The old fashioned bridge spanning
the creek comes next II is much over
| 100 years old, q do not know the
exact date it was built) but
is in wonderful state Of
preservation. Standing on this old
bridge, the two branches of the creek are
seen to great advantage a few hundred
| yards above where they blend as one
stream close to the bridge. Each branch
is shallow and rocky with abundance Of
shade and the water brightly tumbles in
sprightly cascades, singing medley ol
rhythm and sparkling delight. From the
other side of the bridge a fair view oi
the Delaware is obtained. The stroller nov
comes to the Clyde properties. The LAND
on both sides of the pike until the railroad
is crossed is owned by the Clyde heirs.
The old mansion, now occupied by Viii
liam 81. Casey, stands to the left in from
the pike. No home here has better shade
and in fact the location throughout il
fine, giving an excellent view of the
Delaware for miles, surrounded by green
fields and herds of cattle. MIR. Casey is
one of the most successful dairymen Of
this hundred, and is ably assisted by his
son.
i Immediately on the pike is found the
store of the community. 1t is peculiar ai
being the only store within mile and {
half, or at Linwood. Il. Casey, Jr. lis pro
prietor and he keeps everything fiom
needle TO an anchor. He was u gallan
soldier in the recent s'unpleasantness
and relates some narrow escapes that oc
Cured in the time ''that tried mem
souls" The store has coal yard as al
annex. The blacksmith shop and wheel
wright shop of Herman just and neaEl,
opposite, and within short distance art
the houses of Joseph Slawter, Thomas
Strickland, and Thomas Habbart. By thi
time the Claymont station, is reached