The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-03
Saturday, March 8, 1888.

Inc pfeulCllolo VI iho NioNhe ~
is holding good.
Blue noses were numerous during
the first Of the week.
-Levering's and Arbucle's coffee at
o. cents a pound at Barton's.
-Thymol Cresol and Iittle's Patent
Sheep dip for sale at Beaton Smiths.
"A number visited Port Deposit early
in the week expecting to see flood but
we're somewhat disappointed.
Michael Hartnett, farmer who re-
sided near Cherry Hill, Cecil county,
died Thursday afternoon.
New rules at Beaton Smiths drug
store, ask the boys about them,-one
will be enforced on every purchaser of
writing tablet
Samuel Findley, an aged and highly
respected gentleman, is lying at the resi-
dence of his daughter, Mrs. w. A. Wood
row, at the East End, quite ill.
B. O'Rourke, by his close attention,
to business, has now secured to himselfa
first class restaurant under Exchange
Hall Everything in season kept
The sale of Daniel Draper was fairly
well attended and the prices realized very
good. Mr.. Draper's sale was advertised
in The LEDGER which accounts for it.
The cold on Monday night was very
severe in this section. At Lynchburg,
Va, it was the coolest night they have
had. The temperature was above zero.
Chewing gum is now extensively
used by several of our prominent citizens.
Just how far the craze will extend we
cannot now say, but will watch future
developments.
Miss Beulah, daughter of Joel
Thompson, Esq, is lying at her fathers
residence quite i'll with rheumatism At
one time she could not move, but is now
growing better.
j. r. Mullin & Son have new card
in this issue. This firm have firm
grasp on the people, and this they have
gained by the generous manner in which
they treat all.
One Tuesday Lewis Derrickson Of
Mill Creek hundred, fell down funnel
in his barn and fractured one Of his legs.
Only a short time ago that Il similar ac-
cident occurred to him.
Petitions are being circulated in
Cecil county, securing signers, to present
to the Legislature asking that high Ii
cense be re-submitted to the voters at
the November election.
"A social hop was hold at the resi-
dence of Mr.. NJ. Daily. who resides a
short distance north of the town, on
Thursday night. The young people en-
joyed themselves and the affair was
success.
\ The wife of William Meredith, a
farmer living near Elkton, died on Mon
day. She was only sick nine days with
typhoid fever. She was native of this
state was about 60 years old Two
children survive her.
&C. G. Choate has secured several fine
brands of cigars, and general line of
smoking tobaccos. You would do well
to take look at his selection of pipes,
tobacco pouches, and a hundred other
articles for smokers use.
I'm these columns this week appears
cards of Edward Wilson, undertaken,
Newark, and Jordan A. Wilson, under
taker, Wilmington, Del, whose place is
at GIG King street Mr.. J. A. Wilson
gives the closest attention to business.
"A. c. Yates & Co., make their early
spring announcement in this issue by an
unique and attractive card. This firm
believes in the power of printers ink,
and the returns they receive amply justi-
fes the sacrifce-if it may so be called.
Thos. Gravel of Philadelphia was
guest of d. w. Caskey Tuesday. Many
will recall Mr.. Gavel from the interest
ing and spicy letters written by him for
TIE LEDGER, from the Quaker City, over
the non de plume of "Sphynx,"
One of the greatest things that
man can do to increase his business is to
show a jealous disposition lie is bound
to go-backward in business. Be pleas
ant to all, whether they patronize you or
not, and you will get your share of the
trade.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company never tire of improving and
giving comfort to their patrons. The
new station at Baldwin is a neat piece of
architecture, and most comfortable for
waiting passengers. The next station
above -Barksdale-is as yet not provid-
ed with an enclosed station, but the
driveway from the shed station to the
public road, quite distance is being
oyster-shelled, and when completed, will
present an attractive appearance as well
as be much appreciated by all who take
train from that point.
David Gregson, Jr., who is at present
living with his father near Cherry Hill,
Cecil county, Md, contemplates going to
Montana Territory, to work in one of
the lumber camps. Mr.. Gregson first
went to Montana some years ago by wa
gon train. lie reports wages good in
that section, although all commodities
are high. The climate is very even, and
he told us that quite often he plucked
flowers on the mountain side with one
hand while with the other he gathered
snow from the rocks further up. The
lumber camp at which he worked wna