The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-01-21
Saturday, January 91, 1888.


nOIiiti"f
The cold weather this week made
the ice men look happy.
There hasn't been a clear Sunday
this year. What will tomorrow he?
The household goods of Mrs. Gill
oour will be sold IN Wednesday, Jan
nary. 25th.
Just such weather us this makes one
SILVER and shake when out. Help the
POOR if you are able.
james r. Mccullough. Esq, Of Fix
ton. vino had been sick for some time,
lied on Thunlay night.
The severe cold weather in the west
i. cm-in. much suffering The reports
Of p,r.on- frozen are alarming
The cold spell struck this section
sunday night. and before daylight the
mercury hal fallen several degrees
Parents who have daughters have
issued orders to the young men not to
stay later than $40. Coal too high.
Ito to Fred Choale's for all maya
zines and newspapers. Also agent for
the celebrated "Diamenta" spectacles.
Mrs. s. \. Roach manufactures all
tlavors Of ice cream and water ices. She
will supply parties at short notice. Give
her call.
4 Many of the young people enjoy
Z themselves skating on Gray's pond a
short distance from this town, along the
B. 4 o. r. r.
Some of our good citizens forget to
clean the snow from in front of their
dwellings. The town ordinance makes
the law very plain.
The sixteen hours snow reported on
Tuesday did not reach this section.
Snow began falling in the morning but
before dusk it was raining.
BAT O'Rourke is not only good
hrse jockey, but he is an excellent Judge
'ofwhat pleases those who visit his res
taur@t under Exchange Hall
We want many more subscribers.
Those who are not able to pay for a year
take the paper for six or three months.
Write TO us for sample copies,
The Associated Charities of Will
mington are appealing for aid. Their
cause is good one and citizens who are
able bhould respond promptly
Wright q Son are the only coal
dealers who can supply the demand for
zeal. What would we do without them
They certainly are public benefactors.
The editor has two musicaly-in-
clined friends in his household, and now
his editorial labor is harrassed by vol
umes of discords from violin and guitar.
Miss Ada Might of Chestnut Hill
has accepted position as stenographer
with the Diamond State Iron Company,
of Wilmington, and entered upon her
duties last week.
f. T. Dilworth, druggist, has sold his
store and dwelling to Dr. ]. b. Butler of
Charlestown Md. DR.. Butler takes pos
session Immediately. Mr.. Diworth re-
turns 20 Wilmington.
II. ii. IIaines' public sale on Satur-
day last was well attended and bidding |
on some articles quite spirited. Mr. |
Haines says he intends holding bazaar
every two or three weeks.
Several sleighs were noticed on
Main street Wednesday. Thos. Singles,
Esq, and General" went down the
istteet at very rapid gait. There are
very few horses that can pass General
p 1t is reported that Walter Armstrong
al Fair Hill, Nd, has sold his trotter,
~solhnire" for 81 200 to man in Phila-
delPhia. The horse has record of 2:37
and it is believed that he will go much
faster.
Joseph Bowen, living short dis
lance from town, slipped and fell on Fri
day afternoon, and hurt himself quite
badly, He was unconscious for a con-
siderable while. lie is improving, we
are glad to state.
Owing to some trouble with the en-
CINE that takes the train away from the
Centre at Cos, the train was DELAYED
over two hours. The down train was
also two hours late, caused by slight
mishap to the engine.
S. NJ. Donnell, Esq, is now comfort
ably located in his splendid new dwell
ing, east of the Deer Park, and that gen
tleman is now hard at work at his Office
Offering rare chances to purchasers, loan
ing money on gilt-edged security, and in
surfing property against loss by FIRE A
glance at our advertising columns is suf-
fcient.
Six strolling musicians were in town
wednesday. The music made was $3.50.
After playing tunes one of the number
took up collection. Pennies was the
largest money they appeared to get.
This is rather slow way to make a liv-
ing, but we suppose these fellows make
enough to eat, and pay board. They
have no coal to buy.
The Local Temperance Legion of
Aimbleville will hold their second silver
nedsl elocutionary contest in Kimble-
vile Church, on Jan. 25th, at O'Clock
p. m. There will be also other literary
and musical exercises by the Legion. No
admission will be charged Should the
evening be stormy it will be held the
following evening
Personal.