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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Tenth Wedding Anniversary.

On Saturday event ng of last week Mr.,
Gotlieb Fader and wife celebrated the
tenth anniversary of their welded life.
Toward s o'clock the guests had nearly
all gathered, and good number was
present. A large number of relatives
and friends were expected from a dis
lance, but the weather being so bad,
they failed to put in appearance. Those
present spent very pleasant evening
Two of the most prominent parts of the
evening was putting the tail on the
donkey; and the male portion amused
themselves with "bean bags and board"
This is a new game to many and it PROV
ed fascinating to those present0 Only
two gentlemen accomplished the feat of
throwing all the bags through the hole,
A mistake was made in stating two
prominent features" etc. The most at
tractive attraction was large table con-
tanning all that was good. The guests
remained long when seated, and full
justice was done to the good things. Mr..
and Mrs. Fader received quite a number
of presents, which were beautiful as well
as useful.
The guests were loath to depart, but as
the hands of the clock indicated mid
night, kind words were spoken to the
host and hostess, and the company de-
parted.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
s''ti'tfeftfss''if's''ss'
Miss Helen Cunningham Married.

We clip the following from the Oxford
Press, which in turn quotes from the
Weekly News Democrat
Miss Helen Cunningham and Mr. S. b.
Clark, both of Ohio creek, Gunnison
county, Col, were married by Rey. Char
les Fueller, Jan. TO- The ceremony was
witnessed by several friends and the af-
fair was the social event of the season
among the ranchers of Ohio creek. The
bride is a daughter of DIR. James Ii. Cum
ingham, who was several years ago
cashier of the Octorara Bank ut Oxford
The Weekly News-Democrat of Gunnin-
son prints list of gifts to the bride,
among which is the following: "a quar-
ter of beef 500 in gold coin from Miss
A. Cunningham a silver berry spoon
from Miss Mary Cunningham, left as a
present before her death, which occurred
several weeks ago; the groom's present
to his bride was fine bred COW with
calf at side, and colt. The newly mar
ried could will at once go to housekeep-
ing on Mill creek, where Mr.. Clark owns
ranch well stocked with cattle"
Miss Cunningham has very many
warm friends in this town who will join
in offering hearty congratulations to the
happy bride, wishing for her and her
husband many long years of prosperity
and happiness.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Mc0lellandsville Siftings.

Schools sometimes have outbreaks in
them, but there was a breaking out here
that caused scare with the children and
parents. An eruption having the appear
ance of measles or chicken pox. Some
of the children remained at home until
the scarce subsidized, it being nothing of a
serious character.
During the winter days the religion of
many country people is ice-bound, mud
bound, or water-bound. They are Sun
day rather than Lord's-day worshippers.
Last Sunday it was snow-bound with all
except Elder c. W. Prettyman and the
janitor neither Except once for each)
allowing the weather to freeze, drown,
nor burn. the thermometer, which their
piety controls.
Monday morning was fine sleighing,
but before night many out sleighing were
not mud-bound, but splashed through
Some fox hunters were out.
Tuesday Mr.. VIM. Kennedy went en-
route to Baltimore, Washington, ID. c.
and other cities as agent for Casho Co,
Expects to be gone until Saturday week
Two steam engines passed through
here on Tuesday for packing hay. One
went to Mr.. VIM. ii. Smiths.
Monday evening as Mrs. VIM. Smith
and Miss Rachel Thompson were return
ing from Newark in a sleigh the horse
staggered and fell on the stony road in
front of r. Armstrong; store. Assisted
by some gentleman they discovered that
the collar choked the animal. News.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
GLASGOW ITEMS.

On Sunday another snow fell and the
young folks again enjoyed themselves.
One Of the ladies was heard to say, she
had had several sleigh rides but not half
as many as she would like.
Another lady was seen with horse to
n sled, with hair.ribbon for trace.
After going some distance the trace broke
and the horse ran off, The ladies pulled
the sled home by the remaining piece of
ribbon.
The literary society of Salem met at
Mr.. G. W. Groves, on Tuesday night.
After an interesting program, there was
a spelling match which lasted quite a
while. We understand there is to be
another match soon, when the school of
this place will be represented,
The literary society of this town met
at Mr.. j. Cazier's, on Tuesday evening.
There was large attendance both of
members and visitors.
The ladies Of the NJ. Il. Church have
decided to have Marth Washington Tea
Party, on the 22d Of this month in the NJ.
+. Church.
The Rev. b. +. Price, Of Chistiana
will deliver lecture in Salem church on
Wednesday evening Feb. %, at 7.3O.
Admission free; but the hat will be pass
ed. Subject, "When was Boy
In our last letter there was an error,
an item read, young man with the pro-
fession Of a Christian, when it should have
read, professional young man of Chris
tiana came TO this neighborhood, etc.
Mrs Catherine Caulk died at the resi-
dence of her husband, near this town
last Friday. She was one of the oldest
residents of this ncighborhood, and also
one of the oldest members of the Presby-
terrain Church. where she had been a
member for many years She was in the
Slst year of her age, and was esteemed
highly by all who knew her.
Mr.. Harry Cornog Of Newark has rent
ed the blacksmith shop on the corner of
Broad and Prime streets, where he will
take possession on the 25th of March.
Now if the blacksmith would employ
wheelwright we would think Glasgow
was coming to the front. DRAoo.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

B. Valentine of Wilmington has sold
his farm here containing rs acres to Mr..
II. II. Brady of Chesapeake City. for
81, 800.
An entertainment will be given this
evening, Saturday, in Hayes school
house, consisting entirely ofhome talent.
The programme has been carefully pre-
pared, and no pains spared to make the
entertainment first class A general in
vitation is extended to all to come and
hear Il good entertainment Of singing,
dialogues, Rotations, Ministries, music,
etc. Admission free
Last Friday evening when Mrs. Henry
Smith returned home, imagine her sur
prise to see house brilliantly Illuminated
and to hear the sweet strains of the vio-
lin, and see the lovers of the Terpsicho-
rean art enjoying the may whirl. She
entered and Mr.. and Mrs. Smith with
their genial hospitality, environed the
many guests with JOY and pleasure. 1t
was Il complete surprise to Mrs. Smith.
The b. and o. Railroad Company have
made great improvements in the station
at Baldwin. Instead of the cold uncOm-
Portable waiting shed Il handsome new
depot is not erected and Mr.. Miller the
obliging agent, makes the place look
comfortable Barksdale is also improved
by the clearing away of the shrubbery,
nd covering the drive ways with oys-
ter shells.
James Casho is preparing lumber for
the erection of an addition to his barn,
24x5G with ~ foot drive way.
Edward Cook now holds the lucrative
position of postmaster at Barksdale,
Robt. Montgomery has about COM
pleted his new house, ready for the pas-
terer. 1t will, when finished, be one of
the finest houses in. this part of the
country.
The Barksdale Cunning Club are pre-
pairing to have shooting match on the
22d of Feb.
wish Papa and his worthy col
league would not add locals to my letters.
Dick CATcHoN.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Certainly a Mistake.

Last week We received paper printed
at st. Paul, Mimi, which presented a
rather mean appearance, but among the
many "pictures" was one of Egbert G..
Handy, who formerly resided here, and
tried to run TIE LEDGER In the article
about Mr. Handy it said. "he purchased
and edited the DELAWARE LEDGER for
three years, at the termination of which
period he sold THE LEDGER for three
Zines the purchase price"
The most remarkable part of this is,
that just before Mr. Handy purchased
THE LEDGER, we called in Newark and,
after finding the man who had charge of
the plant, we were informed that Moth
ing less than 81 900 would buy it as "a
party in Washington named Handy
was about to take the paper, and would
have to wait until a definite answer was
given" This was told us by the late A..
J. lIassingcr. Pray, tell us, how did Mr..
Handy secure the plant ~ such figure
as he quoted?
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Tweedville Wrinkles,

A plentiful ice harvest insures us cool
comfort for hot weather thanks to old
Boreas and J. Tweed, every ice house is
full in the neighborhood.
Mr.. j. Tweed declares his intention to
sell out and leave us hence it may be
found necessary to change the name of
the place from which ! write
Our weather prognosticator has retired
from the stage for six weeks-Hope the
22d may be fair-Bye's sale of car-horses
We hope to see large turnout.
Mr.. james Anderson our miller will
leave in the spring to take charge of what
is known as the Gibson's Mill recently
purchased by his father.
Mr.. Norris Wilkinson was agreeably
surprised one night last week by num-
Der of his young friends. 1t is needless
to say that the good time reached the
small wee hour.
We learn that Miss Rebie Strickland
wifi leave Mt. Olivet school and
home for a locality nearer Newark to as
sumo different duties Health, peace,
and plenty be hers.
Our local election will take place ON
the 2lst. Nomination to-day.
TYRO.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Sales in This Section.

Feb. lS-Pubic sale of personal prop
erty Jonathan Yerkes, near Rock CHURCH.
Feb. 2O-Sale of personal property of
David A. Mackey, near Fair Hill, Cecil
Co., Md.
2O-B. Frank Duncan, NJ. G. Hid.
Feb.-20, NJ. NJ. Casperscn, Pencader
hundred.
PA. Brown, W. {. G. Id.
Feby. 20-tieorge b. Kelley, Pencader
hundred.
Feb.-23, McCarns estate, ;. NJ. Donnel
executor, Cecil county.
2S,-Wm. Lyman, W. &. c. Hid.
27-Daniel Draper, w. c. c. Hid
March IA. j. Howett, Mill Creek
hundred. Personal property.
Mar. -Saml. Carlisle, w. G. G.. Hid.
March 81. Bayard Walton, Heatman's
Mill Personal property.
CD. B. Ferris, Pencader Hid.
Mar 6-Jas. c. Morrison, White
Clay Creek nd.
Mar. G-Mrs John Miller, Cecil county,
Fourth district, Md.
March l2-Wm. 5. Mote, near Newark
Depot, on J. J. Pie farm. Personal pro-
perry.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

The Welsh Tract school, under the eff
licient tutorship Of Joseph G. Fisher,
gave an exhibition in the school house
on Thursday evening, last. The house
was packed and standing room was at a
premium. The program was as follow /;
The orchestra consisted of five pieces,
Miss Armstrong at the organ, Messrs.
VIM. Cook and w. X Brooks, violin I;
Will Prettyman, cornet and Virgil Pret-
lyman, flute, and rendered sweet music.
Introductory Address, J. c. Fisher; "Bn-
gen on the Rhine" Walter p. Mcdill ;
BE Pure. Angie G.. Brooks The Old Man
at the Stylish Church, Chas. A. Dough-
erty. Music by the orchestra. The Last
Hymn, was prettiy recited by Hattie c.
Cooch Ignorance a Crime, b. A. Groves;
Recitation. "Good Temper" Ida NJ. Leak; ;
A Legend of the Ground Hog, Helen A
Cooch "The Wild Rabbits Mile +.
Cathcart Taste it Not, William C.
Brooks; Story of Old John, George II.
Dougherty. Then came an intermission
Of a few minutes, during which time APP
Piles were distributed through the audi
ence, and general good time was spent.
After the intermission Lula Booth
sang a Welcome Greeting, very nicely,
Miss Carrie Cooch performing on the
organ The Burning Ship, was admra-
bly, rendered by William f. Medil. So
crates Shocks, Walter Leak ; ]. c. Fisher
read choice selection The Land of
Liberty, Edward w. C6ock Woodman
Spare That Tree, David l.. Medill Music
by the Orchestra The next was a recita-
ton by the largest boy in the school, but
at the last moment his heart failed him
and Mr. Fisher supplied the vacancy by
reading "Setting the Blue Hen" Sale of
Old Bachelors, VIM. l.. Frazier; A Pop
ular Error, Geo. II. Dougherty The
Battle of Waterloo, Alfred Palmer An
niyersary, Edmund y. Virgins. Mira
b. Frazier sang a very appropriate piece
entitled Room Enough for All Who
was she, Elsie Is. COOch Inc FOollsh
Little Maiden, Lula +. Frazier Miss
BERTHE Gamble and Frank Steele each re-
cited very nicely. The browning event
of the evening was The Quarrel of Bru-
tus and Cassius, B. a. Groves as Cassius,
j. G.. Fisher, Brutus Prof Groves, was
excellent, and looked as though he could
hardly control his temper, and gradually
cooled down, while Mr.. Fisher seemed
to take his part equally as we'll.
As for the order, it was miserable
party that did not care TO hear their
selves, talked so loud that no one else
could hear. The entertainment was
very pleasant affair and Mr. Fisher de-
serves credit.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

On Tuesday morning, Thomas Keely,
a trackwalker on the p, w. & B. r. r.,
was struck by mail train and fatally in
jured near Ruthby. He stepped out of
the way of Il freight and placed himself
Immediately in front of the fast mail
south. Tie man was terribly cut and
mutilated He was found sometime af-
terward by Theo. Ruth, a farmer living
near. He was taken to the house and
his wounds dressed. The unfortunate
man lived near Newark depot. He
leaves large family.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Remarkable Case.

We clip the following from the New
York Sun "A despatch from Salisbury,
Md, reports that a little son of Joseph
Doward was recently relieved of a tape
worm eighteen feet long, but the child
still suffered intense pain, which had
frequently caused him to cry out in his
sleep He was taken to Wilmington,
Del, where DIR, Cantwell removed from
his stomach seven reptiles, each about
an inch long, resembling scorpions. Some
were dead, having been killed by electri-
city, They were fastened to another
tape worm. 1t is believed by some per-
sons that the reptiles are such as are
commonly called Spring cleaners and
that the boy swallowed eggs which pro-
duced them while drinking from spring.
He is now well.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
PERSONAL.

Misses Lille Harris and Eva Bowden
Of Wilmington visited Miss Lillian Gray
this week.
. DR.. A. n. Raub attended the sessions
of the National Educational Association
at Washington this week.
Miss Fannie Lyle has returned home
after prolonged visit with her sister,
Mrs. Josephine Jamison at st. Georges.
Squire James l.. Vallandigham has
been removed from his home here to
hospital in Philadelphia where he will be
under treatment for acute rheumatism.
The Squire has been suffering a very
severe attack of this malady for several
months, and his physician has recon-
mended hospital treatment His friends
here all wish his speedy recovery and
early return.
Mrs. II. l.. Curtis and Harlow II. Curtis
left town on Wednesday, on the New
York and Florida special vestibule train
for st. Augustine, Fla, to spend several
weeks.
David Constantine, who has been
resident of Newark ever since he came
from England, quite long time ago, and
who worked in the Dean Wooden Mill
until that place was burned down, more
than year ago, left for Lawrence, Mass,
Saturday evening. He has sister liv-
ing at that place, and she has been urg-
ing her brother to come to Lawrence for
some time. Mr.. Constantine expects to
engage in the insurance business
whether life or fire, we did not learn.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

the snow was transformed into sush,
and sleighing was over.
Prof. Dayton at Caskey Hall Satur-
day evening, February 18th. We clip
the following from a Pennsylvania paper
IAN old gentleman remarked the other
day that he had not laughed so much in
40 years as he did the other night, he
said he took in Prof Dayton's entertain
ment and saw the spirits work and as
the old man finished speaking he snick-
cred right out"
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
BARKsDALr, Feb. 10th

A leap year party was given by several
young ladies' of this town recently, and
man, if may call him such, raised the
report that certain amount of money
was raised and that only so much was
given to the fiddler, and intmated as
much as if the rest was appropriated by
the committee or some one else. FOR
the benefit of that one person | will say
that about thirty gentlemen were pres
ent; the collector collected from the ones
that danced cray SIT, (the one who dane
ed the most kicked the most) and several
others as follows II gentlemen gave 90
cents each, gave % cents, and one 20
cents which made S7:95 cents. The rest
he did not ask for anything as he had
collected enough, and that they had
danced but very little. of the S7.95, the
fiddler received s., and the remaining
S2.05 went toward paying for the refresh
ments. LEAP EAR
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Died at Leslie.
INK MARKS.

Men who have the least always argue
the most.
What blessed thing it is that we
cannot see ourselves as others see US
the sight would take the conceit out of
u.s.
The man whose only pleasure in life
is to make money don't weigh much on
the scales when the indicator points
toward Charity.
Young man you cannot learn anything
by hearing yourself talk but you may
possibly by hearing others.
There are a great many individuals in
this world WHO look upon what they
have not got as the only things worth
having
1t is easy enough to get at any mans
wealth, for he that always wants more is
poor and he that would be satisfied with
less is rich.
We have professors who teach the art
OF talking correctly, why cant we have
some who will teach the art of lisning
patiently.
What is more pleasanter to meet than
a good temper-it is like the sun bv day
and the soft harvest moon by night.
People are more apt to make a shield
of their religion than they are a pruning
hook.
Those who have never succeeded them
selves are always ready to tell others
how to do it.
There is great amount of religion in
this world that is like life preserver,
only put on at the moment of danger
and put on then half time wrong side
before.
The misfortunes we bring upon our
selves all have double teeth.
To listen quietly to SANDER is to be a
silent partner in the concern. /. II.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Out Down Expenses.

The Republican County Commission
of Cecil county are cutting down expenses
by withdrawing the order allowing the
sheriff 500 a year for lodging and feed
ing tramps. There should be no tramps,
but as long as this country has people in
it there will be Migrants. Some people
are so unfortunate that they can't do any
thing else but tramp the world over, beg
ging from doot to door.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

Colonel Joshua Clayton, of Middletown
Del, died suddenly on Sunday night,
last of heart disease, aged So years. He
was stricken with paralysis few months
ago, and was for several days in very
precarious condition, but he rallied and
had practically recovered from the stroke.
lie spent the evening on Sunday with
his family, and Governor Biggs, his life
long neighbor and friend, was paying
him friendly call when the final sum-
mons came. Death came almost imam
nOunccd.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Postofice Robbed.

The postotlice at Salisbury, Md, was
broken into Tuesday night and robbed
of 700 in money and stamps. Three
men were arrested in Norfolk, Va, who
gave their names as Edward Best, of
Phiu., James Parker of Indiana and
William Andrews ofRichmond. Money
and stamps were found in their possess
sion to the amount of $S56.l2.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Both Legs Cut Off.

About midnight on Monday John p.
Lawless, brakeman in the employ of
b. x o. Railroad, had both his legs crush
ed, in attempting to jump on the front of
shifting engine at Delaware Avenue
Station, Wilmington. He was taken to
the almshouse, and both legs amputa-
ted. He died about /. O'Clock on Tues
day.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

An old physician, retired from practice, having
mad placed in his hands by anEast India mission
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption
bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and
Lung Affections. also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and Nervous Complaints.
after having Tested its wonderful curative powers
I'm thousands OF cases. has felt It his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows Actuated by
this motive and desire TO relieve human suffer-
ing, Will send fee OF charge, to all who desire
It, this recipe, in German, French or English
with rull dsrections for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp. naming
this paper W.. \. NOyrs, l49 Powers Block,
Roc hester y. Y. innIlYeOW
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

Mrs. Caroline Munslield, after an ill
ness of some eight months, of dropsy,
died on Thursday at the residence of
her husband, in the village of Christiana
aged about G5 years. The funeral will
take place Monday next. Interment
will be at st. James Church, Stanton.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Sentenced for Life,

franklin johnson, colored, who was
convicted on Tuesday of murder in the
second degree, for killing Geo. II. Will
liam, was sentenced to pay fine of
81 900 and costs and be imprisoned at
New Castle for the balance of his life.
This was narrow escape from the gal
lows
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
A Fortunate and Grateful Women.

Mrs. J. II. Giles of Everett, Pa, says
l suffered for many years from Kidney
and Gravel trouble. Besides, had other
complaints common to my sex. i began
using DIR. David Kennedy's Favoritc
Remedy, of Rondout, n. Y. 4 few words
tell the result. am happy and per-
fectly well woman once more. Thanks
to DIR. Kennedy and his Favorite Rem
edy. Price 81. ian2l 4w
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
In Her seth Year.

ON day last week Miss Sarah Lindsey
who resided with Mrs. Agnes Miller, acct
dentally fell from lounge and fractured
IA thigh bone. The shock and pain caus.
ed her death on Saturday last. She had
reached that ripe old age of SO years.
The funeral took place on Tuesday. In
terment at White Clay Creek Cemetery.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
CORN FESTIVAL.

The ladies of the Aid Society gave an
entertainment in Caskey Hall on We'd
nesday under the caption of Corn Festi-
val" A splendid supper was served, and
later tableaux, singing and music pleased
the large crowd in attendance. The af-
fair was a success.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Badly Burned.

One day this week Mrs. Fader met
with might have been a fatal accident.
A can was placed on stove, and Mrs
Fader noticing that it was getting hot
undertook to take the cork out and in so
doing she was quite badly burned by
steam on the face, arms and body. She
is Improving at this time.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Gold. Silver. Conner, Bronze

Diamond Paints, each sell for ten cents Il
package. A bottle of Diamond Paint
Liquid and a large size camel's hairbrush
cost but ten cents. All users of Diamond
Paints shoul d try Diamond Paint Liquid.
The hest mixer for the Paints
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
R. ]. MORRISON


WANTED $4,000 at > per cent,
$1,000 at per cent. $1,000 at per cent
$500 at per cent. $1,000 at 6 per cent
$1,000 at per cent. All first class loans
s. VI. DoNNEIL,
Feb. lltf Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoriA
When she was Child, she cried for castoria,
When she became Miss. she chung to oastorIa,
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-18

All the world over, baby governs.
Yet often disease will overcome the baby
and then it is that Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup
proves its worth by conquering the dis
ease. Price % cents bottle