Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
DELAWARE CITY DEPARTMENT.

- MISS EN- ma Mulligan, is visiting
Chesapeake City.
Miss Iva Butterworth, of Philadelphi
spent Saturday with Mrs. Vankirk.
y Mr.. Justis of Locust Grove, Nd, ]
visiting DR.. F. s. Dunlap, on Washing
ton Avenue.
The knights of the Golden Eagle
will hold an anniversary celebration or
the 10Th of November.
Mr.. John Keane and family left OF
Wednesday for trip to Baltimore ant
Washington.
Mr.. Patrick Nc. Hugh, of Fort Della
ware, has had new root put on his hous'
on Washington Avenue.
Miss Sybilla Davidson, of washing
ton, N. J. is visiting Mrs. E. A. Stout
at the Delaware City Hotel.
= Mr.. James Morris, who is now en-
gagged in the meat business in Philadel
phia, paid visit to his parents on Tues
day.
A number of the members OF the
Episcopal Church att ended the consecra'
tion services at Wilmington, on Thurs
day.
= Mrs. G. G. Bigger, has fully recover
ed from her recent illness. and is now en-
joying visit to her daughter, Mrs. Allen,
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. F. J. Bruner will engage in
smoking fish for market this fall, having
erected large building for that purpose
on the lot adjoining his house.
- The members Of st. Peters colored
M. E. Church. will give "Donkey an d
Japanese Party" on Friday and Saturday
evenings, October 10th and Goth.
MIR. E. A. Stout, has repapered and
painted the parlor and dining room of his
hotel, and is putting in two new heaters,
thus combining beauty and comfort.
A very pleasant little surprise party
called upon Mr.. H. w. Bigger on Satur-
day and enjoyed social evening. Vocal
and instrumental music were prominent
features.
= Samuel s. Saniord's com pany which
was billed to appear here on Monday
evening, failed to put in an appearance,
to the disappointment of his several
friends here. -
Our town was visited by heavy
hail storm, accompanied by thunder and
Tightening, on wednesday morning.
The hail stones we're as large as marbles,
and could be gathered by the basketful.
= Mr.. Joseph N. Warren, now conn ect-
ed with the firm of John T. Cheairs &
Son, has purchased the Grocery store of
I. H. Ubil, and the stationery depart
ment and news stand connected with it,
and will take charge November 1st.
- The public school entertainment
given by the scholars on Friday evening
was quite success The programme was
varied and entertaining, and the pertor-
nance was credit to the young people.
The D. G. Cornet Band attended, and the
hall was well filled.
We would call the attention of the
state authorizes to the heavy canonad ing
that is carried on every Sunday, on the
bar, opposite Delaware City, by party
of duck shooters who come down on Sat-
urday night in cabin boat, and spend
Sunday. We think the law should be
enforced against Sunday gum ing.
- The new heaters at the M. E. Church
seemed to work satisfactory on Sunday
night. There was large congregation
present. and among them several stran-
gers. 4 full choir, with organ and cornet
accompaniment, rendered some excellent
music. The Sunday School began pre-
parations on Wednesday evening for
th cir Glad Tfdings Day celebration.
- The ladies of Christ Church, will
give an oyster supper at the residence of
Mrs. Maxwell, corner Of Adams and Viii.
liam streets, on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings, October Oath, and 25th.
Cake and ice cream will also be served.
The doors will open at $50 p. m. The
success which these ladies have met with
in former affairs OF this kind will no
doubt crown their efforts on this occasion.
The Till family gave grand musical
entertainment at the M. e. Church last
hight before large audience. Their per-
formance on the rock harmonicon, which
is the most wonderful musical instrument
of the age, consisting of sixty pieces Of
solid rock, was excellent, as was also
their bow and concert either solos and du-
cts. Their vocal selections we're we'll
chosen and admirably rendered. The au-
dience retired highly delighted with the
performance.
= The Anderson Packing Co.'S cannery
ceased operations for the season on Sat |
urday. The pack has not been very large,
and the probabilities are that unless they |
meet with more encouragement from the |
growers the coming spring than they |
have in the past, they will discontinue |
ID cir business here. We trust however,
that they will, for we need all the manu- |
establishments we have, and |
many more if we can get them.
Several of our citizens who were |
present at the Wilmington fair, on Thurs |
lay, denounced the action of Mayor Har- |
-ington's police force, whom they consid- |
sr did more towards raising riot than any |
other persons on the grounds, rushing in
20 the crowd and clubbing several limo.
cent people. There seems to be plenty |
.oom for improvement on the present po-
ice force, and brutality of this kind |
should not be tolerated in any communi-
y.
A very pretty wedding took place
IN Wednesday morning at st. Paul's
"a tholic Church Miss Sarah Colwell, of
his city, was married to Mr.. P. Joyce.
IT Wilmington. The Rev. Father Brad
ord if Wilmington, officiated, and cele-
orated nuptial mass Immediately after
he marriage ceremony, assisted by Rev.
Father DAILY. The bride was attired in
light brown satin and looked handsome.
The bridesmaid was Miss Maggie Carroll,
# Wilmington. Mr.. Jno.Joyce, brother of
,he groom, officiated as best man. The
Church was beautifully decorated. Miss I
Anna Cahill, the church organist, played |
! wedding march as the bridal party en-
cred the church. Mr.. and Mrs. Joyce
will reside in Wilmington, Del.
The Till family have been engaged for
diddletown for Oct. 10th. The lovers of
rood music have not had such an oppor-
unity as will be offered to them on this oc-
'asion. The following is one of the many
MY DEAR MR. HALLIDAY: 1t must have
given you great pleasure to find that your
'ec ommendation of the Till Family proved,
after the Concert in Plymouth Church last |
Tuesday to have been SO worthily bestowed,
and do but justice to my own feelings,
indeed the feelings of all the members of my
family who were present, when l say that
seldom have listened to an enter tainment |
10 thoroughly enjoyable, and of so refined
ind elevating character and so lasting in
its sweet memories. First of all must men
lion the deep impression which was left upon
he minds Of the listeners that in the Till |
Brothers and Sisters they had before them
not only true artists, but also true gentlemen