The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-29


After the Ellton Fair comes the
Wilmington Fair. Do not forget to make
an exhibit Catalogues at this office, in
each of which is an entry blank. Come
and get one. The list Of amusemcnts
warrant an enormous attendance.
The centennial of Cecil Circuit, Will
mington M. L. Conference, will be cele-
brated in November. This circuit en-
braces all the upper part of the Peninsu-
la except Wilmington. The celebration
will probably be held in this town.
Mrs. John Mclane, who resided
near Pencader station on the line of the
r., W. & b. Railroad, died on Sunday
after several weeks illness with typhoid
fever. She was abont 2s years of age,
and leaves Il husband and several small
children.
MIR. A. J. Fisher, living on Elkton
avenue will accept our thanks for jug
of sweet cider. 1t brings us back to boy
hood davs, to taste sweet cider When
a mill stood on the old farm and the
farmers from the neighborhood came
and brewed the nectar
We would be greatly pleased if our
friends would not ask us to trust them.
All bills come due, and when they (the
BILLS are presented we lose a customer
and friend. We always try to pay cash
but never get mad when bill is pre-
scented.
The Rev. J. NJ. Umberger pastor of
White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
preached his farewell sermon on Sunday
last. lie requested the congregation to
unite with him in asking the New Castle
Prcsbytery to dissolve his pastoral rela-
tions, which will take effect January LIST.
"A very pleasant birthday surprise
was given Harry W. B. Maxwell, at his
sisters residence in Wilmington on Mon.
day night. A large number were pres
ent, and a pleasant evening was spent.
A supper was served, and the guests did
ample justice. Harry received many
useful and valuable presents.
Mrs. +. NJ. Harris, of Brooklyn will
make an address Tuesday evening, Oct,
9th. in Reward, Del, Subject, "social
Purity and the White Cross Monument"
This address will be under the auspices
of the W. C. r. U. The next regular
meeting of the W. c. 7. U. will be held
at the residence of Mrs. Chas King, next
Friday, Oct, 8, beginning at 3.3Op. m.
The funeral of Clinton II. Garrett,
who was accidentally killed on the b. &
o. Railroad last week took place on Sat
urday. A large number of relatives and
friends were present. Interment at New
London Cemetery. On Sunday the Cor
oner's jury met at the Deer Park Hotel,
and after examining witnesses oxonera-
ted the railroad from all blame, as the
killing was purely accidental.
The management of Hazel Dell Fair
spoke something about having Il we'd
ding on one of the five days, but of late
we have heard nothing about the enter
prise. Probably the trouble comes in
in finding couple who are willing to
stand before the multitude and to take
each other for good or bad The only
way to do is to advertise and it is quite
likely that a couple willing can be found.
"A very small portion of the estate of
the late VIM. Dean, was sold on Satur-
day. The attendance was small. The
first lot offered was the l3l acres lying
north of the creek. This was knocked
off to VIM. Baedenkopf of Wilmington,
for $1,000 The large barn and where
the creamery stands was purchased by
VIM. Homewood for 500, also six acres
adjoining the same party for $3.50. Fur
ther progress of the sale was stopped
here. 1t is thought that the plant of the
wooden mill will be disposed of in some
manner before any other property will
be sold.
"A certain gentleman residing few
miles west of Newark, on the line of the
b. & o., dropped into town early one
morning this week. lie was going to
Dover fair. lie spoke to large gentle
man, rather stout and not very tall about
going, and soon the party was arranged
in his best Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes.
An invitation was given to gentleman
No, l, to take look at some fine stock
Two fine horses were soon harnessed and
the two large men were enroute for the
farm. Everything went smoothly until
the pig sty was visited when the short
stout man accidentally fell into the pen.
He was not injured, only his clothes a
little soiled. The other large man fished
him out, and they went to Dover, rejoic-
mig. The day was pleasantly spent and the
two returned home at midnight. One
of the men went in the country and the
other went to bed-Where? 10 tell the
stout gentleman had to pass the night in
not pleasant quarters is too bad.
The Ecery Eccning has a good word
for Newark. 1t says When the water
system is completed it is proposed to
have an electric light plant. The Newark
idea is that the best way to attract man
ufacturers is to provide the necessary
improvements. The town is eligibly To-
Gated, in rich agricultural section, with
railroad connections in four different di-
rections, and As Or 80 trains per day, a
college, academy and good public school
healthful, pleasant surroundings, and ex-
cellent society. In addition to these at
fractions the public spirited citizens