The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
saturday, June 2, 1888.

Barton's.
-Dobson's ice cream parlors are be-
coming popular.
AL. Fisher, on Elkton Avenue, is
improving his dwelling by a coat of
paint
Tine sunshine on Friday morning
was gladly welcomed after several days
Of rain.
Heavy rain pr evented trotting at
Hazel Dell Park, at Wilmington, on
Thursday
Miss Bertha +. Bennett of Philadel-
mia is visiting Mrs. c. G. Hart on Della
ware Avenue.
a Thunder storm passed over on
Tursd " evening. Lightning was vivid,
bnl 10 damage done.
Richard Pilling, wlln resides ut the
Fast End, is able to be about again after
several days illness
A number of persons from this
town AMI neighborhool spent Decora
ton Day in Wilmington.
Drop in and see Fred Choate in his
new store. lie is getting things in exs
cellent shape for big trade.
The /. o. of G. T. festival is in pro-
gress in Caskey Hall. Be sure to go and
taste the delicious strawberries.
Clinton II. Garrett. of Strickers-
vile, Pa, moved into his new home at
East End of town on Wednesday.
The weather on Tuesday was very
warm. The thermometer at our Office
window registered $50 near noon.
Sec Russell, Messimer & Cos new
add in this issue. Their store is the
place TO visit when in Wilmington.
Rev. John Dennis, of Philadelphia,
preached both morning and evening in
the Presbyterian Church last Sunday.
Special attention is called to the at
trlctive ads in this issue. And the best
ofall-they represent first class houses.
S. NJ. Donnell, agent, sold the VIM.
r. Wilson house at Fast End to Garrett
bremen, of Fourth district, Cecil Co.,
Md, for 81 ,575.
&C. G. Choate has in stock at his
store full line of tobaccos, cigars, pipes,
stationery, and in fact anything in
the smokers line.
The hot wave struck us again, but
comfort can be obtained by trying a
plate of excellent ice cream at Mrs. S. A
Roach's. All 1avors tonight.
There will be meeting of the w
c. 4. U. on Thursday, June 9TH at the
residcnce,of Mrs Chas c. King, at $50
7. NJ. A large attendance is requested.
Joseph O'Rourke and Miss Celia
Sourcth were married by Rev. Joseph
Lyons on Monday evening. A reception
was held at their home on Iron Hill at s
o'clock
The Aid Society of the Presbyterian
Church will give an entertainment next
Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss
Laura Lavender A small admission will
be charged.
Mrs Emma Whitcraft and daughter
left Newark this week to meet Mr.. Whit
craft in Philadelphia. They will make
their future home in Canada, so VIC nm
derstand.
There will be a meeting of Pomona
Grange No. /, of New Castle Co., June
7, at 10 A NJ, to be held in the Hall Of
Union Grage, No. ], p. of II. in Mill
Creek hundred.
b. O'Rourk is now hard at business,
selling the best the markets afford, at
his restaurant under Grange store. He
still continues to sell the best of shad
and herring. Season nearly over.
Fred Choate has opened a station
cry and news store, in the Wilson build
ing, formerly occupied by Edgar Tassel.
His stock is complete and fresh. He in
vites his many friends to give him call
WIN. ii. Cook & Co., florists, at the
p, w. & b. Station, done some hand
some decoration work for the water
commission in Wilmington. This speaks
well for this firm, but they deserve all
the praise given them.
"A strawberry and ice cream festival
will be given in Glasgow NJ. L. Church
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
ofJune 9th and 9TH. The proceeds will
be used for the church. A general in
vitation is extended to all.
Don't forget to attend the strawberr y
festival in Caskey Hall, this Saturday
evening, under the auspices of Newarl
Lodge No. %, 1. o. G. T. A good time
is vouchsafed The richest of cream
and strawberries the most luscious.
Wesley NJ. f. Sunday school will
hold an entertainment at McClellands-
vile, Del, on Wednesday and Thursda,
evenings, June 18th and 14th. An adj
mission of 20 cents will be charged
There should be a good attendance.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Joseph Dean, executor of Wn
Dean, deceased who will sell the person
al property of the estate on Tuesday
June 18th. This will be rare opportunit,
to purchase good stock and househol,
goods.
The public drinking fountains in tn
city of Wilmington are still dry. Tn
sum that is required to fill these four
tains seems to be trihing sum for
city like Wilmington 10 raise. The ten