Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Town Notes.

Town Notes.
Mr.. IT. ], Bowes of Philadelphia, was
in town on Tuesday.
The lady minstrels are billed 1or
Middletown on the 18th inst.
Miss Lizzie Walsh of Phi ladelphla'
is visiting friends in Middletown.
Miss Anderson, has been appointed
teacher in the Middletown Academy.
The Central Grocery has been very
much improved by new coat Of paint.
IS, d, Harris, the jeweler. has closed
out his business and left for New York.
Mr.. Charles Beaston has removed TO
his winter residence in Baltimore, Md.
John Patton, D. D., former pastor OF
Forest Presbyterian Church, was IN
town to-day.
W. Scott Roberts, Editor OF the Gen.
treville Record, paid The TRANSPORT
brief call this morning.
Some one attempted to get into the
L1pp1ncott house last THURSDAY evening
but were frightened off.
All we can learn Of the new paper
at Odessa this week is that the necessary
money has been subscribed, and that It
will start shortly.
Several of the young men OF Mid
dletown have formed private dancing
class and will begin to take lessons on
next Tuesday evening.
THE TRANSCRIPT acknowledges the
receipt of slice of wedding cake, from
Mrs. Begley, by the han de OF our genial
Odessa correspondent.
From present indications the Will
mington fair, will be the best Of the sea-
son. Middletown expects to send large
delegation. Look for the dates.
- The Dover Fair closed on Friday
last. 1t was the most successful fair they
have had since the organization. The
"Wild West is the next thing on foot.
The wedding Of Miss Louisa Rich
ards of West Philadelphia and William
d. Bradford Of below Middletown, took
place in Philadelphia, Wednesday at
noon.
John Reynolds had four horses and
two mules killed on Sunday night by
being run into by train on the Della
ware railroad, between Kirkwood and
Mt. Pleasant.
u Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Rice left to-day
for Middletown, Pa, where they will
visit friends and relatives. Mr.. Rice con-
templates going on several fishing trips
during his absence.
The protest by the patrons of the
Electric Light Company against the pro-
posed 25 per cent. advance in rates, has
been answered by Secretary Heger in
letter maintaining the Company's posi-
ton.
= Mr.. j. B. Maxwell will close his to-
nlato cannery for the season about next |
Tuesday. He infor ms US that the season /
has only been fair ne. The tomatoes |
have held out well but last nights frost
will finish them.
= Rev. w. G. Alexander will conduct |
services at Armstrong chapel next Sun
day afternoon at three O'Clock. The SER
vice will consist of illustrated lecture
on the Tabernacle and its furniture. All |
cordially invited.
- Mrs. Amanda Henry has received
pension of S12 per month and arrears OF
pay to 1887 (date of the death of her hus-
band, amounting to $1,000. George e.
Lemon; Attorney at Washington, assisted
by w. N. Wilson OF this town, procured
the same.
- w. Scott Way, Esq, former proprie-
tor of THE TRANSCRIPT, arrived in
town last Saturday evening from Califor-
mia, and is isstopping at the Hotel Of Alex
Maxwell. Mr.. Way is looking well,
and expects to remain with us about q
fortnight.
= Mrs. Rachel e. Ellis died on Mon
day last, from injuries received in Balti-
more, from fall. Mrs. Ellis was an es-
Unable lady, and was we'll known in
Middletown. Interment took place yes
terday afternoon at the M. E. Cemetery.
The deceased was 6s years Of age.
. Geo. W. Wilson ESQ.,, OF Broad and
Green streets, was suddenly stricken with
paralysis on Saturday last, while attend
ing funeral. Drs. Chamberlain and
Barr were called and Mr.. Wilson con-
veyed to his home. He is now slightly
better, but not out Of danger.
Daniel w. Corbit of Odessa was
nominated at the st. Georges hundred
primaries last Saturday as the Republi-
can legislative candidate for that hun
dred. The nominee is widely-known
and eminently high-toned gentleman
who will doubtless poll large vote in
the entire county.
- Mcmahon who may be remembered
as the pitcher of the Mutual Base Ball
Club of this place in 1885, was acquit ted
of the charge Of manslaughter in Will
on Monday. Attorney General
Biggs requested the court to charge for
acquittal, in very neat speech.
B. w. Hoffman, Esq, one OF Uncle
Sans servants as Postmaster at Killin-
ger, Pa, has been visiting his former
pupil, Watson Keagy, of the Levels.
MIR. Hoffman thinks President Cleve-
land will be reelected. He was appoint
ed three years ago, and says he does not
Cleveland is there, which means 1893.
- List of unclaimed letters at the Post
Office, Middletown, for the week ending
September, 9th th:-Joseph Berkman,
Eben Graham, Nellie Davis, John Crow,
". L. Colburn, Margaret Dusey, Jane
alexander, Emma Harry, DR.. Hanes,
Mary Millow, John p. Naudain, Robt.
Reed, Elminer, Charley Sharpe. Per-
sons calling for the above letter will
please say they advertised.
Roll OF Honor, Levels Public School.
The following named pupils have re-
ceived an average Of 80 per cent. and oyer
in attendance for the month ending Sep
tember 2sth.
Ernest Davis, 100; Corny Davis; Hes
ton Atweu, 100; Davie Atwell, 100; Levi
Atwell, 100; Ernest Ratledge, 100;
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