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The Portland daily press., 1888-10-20
Hoods sarsapariIa
Purifies the Blood .
Hoods SarsapariIIa

old by all druggists. 81 ;sx for So Prepared only
Q. l. HOOD q co, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

On Sunday evening last from some
cause the electric ~ lights went out and
where were we? Those who went TO
church in the twilight were surprised at
the inky looks of the streets on coming
out. 1t was almost impossible to see an
arms length ahead 1t was n cropping
time, sure, Tut no one was lost or stolen
that we know of, although there was
noticed one young man protecting his
best girl by having his arm about her
waist. 1t is always well to take care of
those we have in charge. However to
come back to the subject, and dark one,
too, we understand that the darkness
was so dense that several young men
came near taking charge of colored per-
sons. Also that those WHO sat on their
porches were caught in the darkness and
came near losing the entrance to their
homes. When it comes to this, il is get
ting to be serious matter. The atten-
ton of Council is called to this awful
darkness. Think of it gentlemen You
were once young and how bad you felt
in not being able to distinguish your
lady-love from an Ethiopian Such
was the case last Sunday evening. II
this darkness envelopes us again, the
ladies will know who will be the MEM
bers of the next Council.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
A Warning.

The modes ofdeath's approach are YER
ious, and statistics show cenclusively
that more persons die from diseases of
the Throat and Lungs than any other. 1t
is probable that everyone, without exec
pteon, receives vast numbers of Tubercle
Germs into the system and where these
germs fall upon suitable soil they start
into life and develop, at first slowly and
is shown by slight tickling sensation
in the throat and if allowed to continue
their ravages they extend to the lungs
producing Consumption and to the head,
causing Catarrh. Now all this is danger
GUS and ifallowed to proceed will in time
cause death. At the outset YOU must act
with promptness allowing cold to go
without attention is dangerous and may
lose you your life. AS soon as you feel
that something is wrong with your
Throat, Lungs or Nostrils, obtain a bot
tie of Boschee's German Syrup. 1t will
give you immediate relief.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Magnolia Valley.

Miss Bessie Bowen, who had been
quite i'll, is able to resume her studies at
the public school.
S.H. Garrett of Philadelphia, paid a
short visit to the Valley last week.
The roads are in good order again
after bad spell.
Strawberry festivals are with us again,
and now look out for the thunderstorms.
Miss Annie B. Foard spent several
days in Newark last week.
Mrs. Rebecca Davis one of our aged
ladies, and one who is widely known,
has been quite indisposod for several
days.
At this season we adYise the boys to
be careful how they 80 out driving in
dog carts, because it is hard to tell when
q storm will come.
Some time ago one fthe farmers in this
section was accosted by man who rep
resented himself as a phosphate dealer.
Every farmer who bought ton of phos-
phate was entitled to book of some
sort, we have forgotten what, but at the
same time an agreement had to be sign
ed. The farmer had read and does read
the papers and, smiling quietly he de-
clined with thanks. The stranger insis-
ed on the farmer putting his name down
just as n recommendation, but in this he
failed, and walked off Farmers cannot
be to careful about signing agreements.
Stick to those you know are reliable and
you will be safe.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Boy Lost

On Thursday evening one Of Mrs.
Kate O'Brien's boys failed to put in an
appearance at supper-time. The mother
became uneasy and made inquiries about
him. No information could be gained.
II was reported that he was seen along
the creek fishing, and the nnxims moth
err thought that the boy WIS drowned
The East End Of town was thrown into
a state of great excitement. Search was
made all night but no trace Of the boy
was discovered. On Friday morning
some one suggested that the boy might
he with man who went down the PEN
insula after cattle. Inquiry was made
and it was proved that the boy was with
the man, 1t was doubly wrong for this
party to take the boy.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Strickersville Association.

The strickersville Association for the
detection of horse thieves and recovery
of stolen property, met at South Bank
Saturday, May Goth. About forty MEM
beers responded, there being about fifty
members. Joel Thompson was re-elect-
ed president; Secretary, John T. John
son; Vice-President, VIM. II. Smith;
Treasurer, Joel Thompson. Robert
Steele, Samuel Lindsay, James Hossin-
ger, VIM. S. Kennedy, Charles Sharpless
were elected Directors, the President
and Secretary being ex-officio members
of Board of Directors.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Two Men Killed.

While group of workmen were en-
gagged in removing the piles of the old
railroad pier at Lewes, Tuesday after
noon, can of dynamite exploded, and
Theodore Martin, and Kendall b. Palmer,
laborers, were killed. w. II. Virden,
the contractor, and Burton West, his as
sistant, were severely injured. The pier
was badly wrecked by the March bliz-
card and was being torn away to make
room for a new structure. Dynamite
was used in blasting off the piles, and
the men were in the midst of the work
when the explosion took place.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
GLASGOW ITEMS.

A very heavy storm pissed over this
section Tuesday evcnin.; considerable
hail fell, doing much damage to growing
crops.
The ladies' Of the NJ. +. Church will
hold a strawberry festival next Wednes-
,lay and Thursday evening, June & and Z.
This is the first of the sea nn, and
weather permitting, SUCCESS is assured
Edward, ~ year old son ofJohn Brown,
fell off horse one day last week AMI
broke one of his legs.
There is to he another one of those
gle rious annual 4th of July Jubilees in
Cannon's woods. We have been trying
to figure out which of the three the
editor, the composition, or the correspon-
dent, is entitled to treat at the festivals
public with such locals rs the above. We
hope TO arrive ut a conclusion after the
festivals are over. We waive all our
right to our corrcspondent-EDs.
Mrs. Margaret Stradley lost very val
liable horse on Monday Of last week
from an unknown disease.
joseph OR burke anil Miss Celia
Snnrcth were married at the residence
of the BRIDES father. John Soureth, near
Cooeh's Bridge, On rlnesday evening.
A large reception was rendered the hap
py couple after the ceremony. Quite a
number of presents were received. Mr..
and Mrs O'Rourke will reside ON Iron
Hill. The Rev. Father Lyons of viii
mington performed the ceremony.
Saturday evenings News contained an
article pertaining to us in such way rs
to cause us to warm up for fight, and il
the circulator doest make himself very
scarce in the future, we shall disregard
the good advice given by our best friend
and amble into that fellows "sanctum'
and make him feel much smaller thar
he at present thinks he is. DRAco.
,.'s,',.'@,sJ,.,a.''',s'.'.,s',I
Found Dead.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

A League has been formed in this
State and some good talent is represen-
ted in the clubs that compose the league.
About six clubs will constitute the league
Wilmington, Americas. Quicksteps, of
Wilmington; seaford, Dover, Smyrna.
Aud possibly, Newark. Local base ball
will always prove drawing card, and
we feel glad that an association has been
formed in this State. We will soon an
nonnce schedule Of games.
Children with weak eyes, sore ears, or
any form Of scrofula, cured by Ayers
Sarsaparila.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
PERSONAL.

Miss Laura Eckel of Wilmington spent
Tuesday in Newark.
w. Frank Tatnall, OF St. Paul Mimi,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Curtis this
week.
William F. Bailey of the Kansas
Detective Bureau, Wichita, Kansas, will
leave Philadelphia, Saturday, June I'd,
for Boise City, Idaho. He visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Bailey here
this week.
Mrs. Riley, son and daughter, of
Philadelphia visited Mrs. Alfred Bailey
this week.
Rev. Thomas X. Mcdowell and wife
spent day with Rankin Armstrong and
family this week.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

At half past two the Loyal Temperance
Legions formed in line proceeded by
members of the G. A. r. and followed
by members of the "Y" and others. At
the command Forward, March"l the
column moved. Harry Woods, Harlow
Gamble, Almond Knowles and Ralph
Osmond acted rs drummers. Reaching
the cemetry they formed Il semi circle
while the opening exercises were con-
Quoted. There was nothing TO create
party feeling for the spirit of all was
Tears and love for the Blue, Love and
tears for the Grey. In responsive SER
vice representing the North and South
the latter closed with these words,
aye bury anger forever
When ye garland the graves of our
dean"
After these exercises the column was
put in motion and the graves were de-
decorated.
Then returning to the starting point
the exercises were concluded. Fully
three hundred persons were present at
these services much larger number
than generally attend.
Miss Ella Simnon nicely personated
the Goddess of Liberty. Miss Emma
Choate represented the North, and Miss
Annie Lewis the South in the responsive
exercises
The poem so well rendered by Miss
Kate Whistler was written especially for
the occasion. Many others took part
and performed their parts well. We
hope that the success of this attempt
will encourage thom to try again.
X, w.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

The month of May went out weeping
and June came in smiling brightly. The
former month was characterized by
heavy rain fall and rather cool weather.
Now we will begin to feel the full force
Of the suns rays.
AT Il meeting Of the Ladies' Aid
Society Of Salem NJ. i. Church on
Thursday night last it was decided to
hold there fourth Annual Jubilee on tho
fourth Of July, in Cannons Wood, near
the church. M pains will be spared by
the committee to make this Jubilee the
most interesting yet given All are
invited.
On Monday Ben Adams, colore !,
was taken to the insane department of
county almshouse. This man has boom
demented for several months and Ii :
lived precarious life here by begging.
lie was in rags, and not fit to go abroad.
This is the same man who received IL
pistol shot wound from the town bail
if here several years ago.
Tomorrow, Lords Day. Juno 81
will be observed as children,s day by the
Christian church.
Services in Chapel on Main st. as fol-
lows: Sunday School at $50 a. IN. follow
ed by the regular church services. 7.45
in the evening will be the childrens
hour. A missionary exercise entitled
"What Can the Children do? will be
given by the S. School "The Rainbow
Class will be repeated ON this occasion
by special request All are invited.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Plans for New Building.

The new state agricultural station to be
built in this town is to be of brick, three
stories high. The front is to have two
gables and will be slated. The roof wi
have a sharp pitch of IA foot, with three
dormer windows in front. On the front
of the building there will be four win
dows and one large door, 5xS feet with
a small porch. On the second story
front there will be five windows. All tn o
windows are to be arched. The building
i, to be of the best stretchers black NOR
tar and brown stone trimmings. The
foundations up to the first story joists
will be of rubble stone. The cellar will
be cemented and will be feet high.
The first floor is to be II feet 2 inches
high and is divided into four rooms. On
the west is the chemical labratory, 19x25
feet. In this room are six large windows
36x40 inches. Running through the CEN
ter of the building is large hall, s feet
wide and 10 feet long, with an open ash
stairway. Here is an enterance from hall
is balance room, 8 feet inches by s
feet, with one large window. In this
room will be stored the apparatus for
the chemical room. East of the hall is
the private laboratory of the state chem
list , feet 10 inches 10 feet. A large
door leads from this room to the yard
and another door to the balance room.
Adjoining the state chemists room is
the directors Office, Is feet - feet 8
inches.
This is lit by three large windows. A
door opens into the main hall.
The first floor is to be finished in nat
ural white pine wood, oil finish. All
windows on the first story will have in
side shutters and all the grass is to be
French crystal sheet.
In the second story are the botanical
labratory, 25 x is feet; chronological
labratory, 15x25 feet ;both rooms have
six large windows, with dark and BAG
THEOLOGICAL rooms attached. This floor is
to be finished in grained oak. Lewis
R. Spencer, Architect.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

Two lovers, young and shy. took
walk when the weather was dry and in
their pcrambulations came across pic
mic ground, and there swung hammock
that had evidently been forgotten. The
bitter winds of winter had whistled
through its meshes, and the good rope
had stood the strength of the blizzard,
but greatly weakened. At this time
hammocks are inviting things to rest
weary bones. The young couple took Il
seat and were swinging and not think
ing of the danger they were in. There
was a crash, scream and two persons
went rolling down hill. No bones bro
ken but several bruises
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Oxford Spring Fair-June 8, 7, 8.

The Eighteenth Annual Spring Fair
ofOxford Agricultural Society will oc-
cur Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, June
6, rs There will be a display of nm
usually fine horses. The machinery de-
partment will be big room itself Trot-
ting in 500, 2.4O, $50, 2.34 classes for
500, $225, $50, $3.50 will be interesting.
There are 20 genuine entries. Carrier
Pigeon Races between Belmont and
Star Homing Club birds of Philadelphia.
Music by Citizens Brass Band of Oxford.
Excursion rates and trains. Good time
for everybody. Admission % and 10
cents.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Hazel Dell Races.


The trotting at Hazel Dell Park, Will
mington, Wednesday was successful, not
withstanding rain and threatening wealth
err. The 3 minute class, that day, had
seven starters. There was no fight for
fist place, as ]. II. Phillips Mansfield
Medium controlled that place at will. 1t
was race from start TO finish for second
place, and finally won by M.F.IIayden's
May Bell, with VIM. Maxwel's Garrett
sod Sd. Time-2.4s, 2'554, 2.5s. Mystery,
fine sorrel mare, the prosperity of Manly
bremen, of Elkton aud driven by r. T.
G. Crouch, showed much speed, but was
too heavily handicapped by the heavy
condition of the track.
The 2.34 class had five starters, and
was won by Rosie Pease after a sharp
struggle with Billy Ross The latter
horse has great speed for a half mile,
but after that tires. Live Oak won Sd
place. Time-2.39l, 2.4O!, 24l, 2.45
Billy Ross won the I'd heat.
The pony race was very amusing, and
the half mile heats were trotted in about
2.S5 each, ]. r. Mahaffy's John NJ. won
There are several nuisances that must
be abated, and we feel sure they will be
as soon as noticed by Mr.. Lobdell and
the managers. One of these is smoking
and drinking whiskey in the grand stand
The latter was done by some parties
hailing.from Philadelphia To encour-
age ladies to attend these meetings the
irregularities spoken of must be crushed
out quickly. We feel safe in saying you
will see no more of it at future meetings
The park is admirably located, and com
mands clear, full view of the city.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

FEMININE Uses FOR THE HAIRPIN.-I
don't believe there is tool which the
average woman can manipulate with
such consummate skill and dainty deft-
ness as hairpin. With a hammer and
sharp-edge tool, such as the chisel, a wo-
man succeeds in doing little more than
brusing or cutting her fair fingers; but
place hairpin in her hands and watch
the wonders she performs. With the
hairpin woman opens envelopes, fast
ems her dress, suspends calendar OF
picture on the wall and cuts apart the
leaves of her magazine or book. 1t be-
comes on occasion an improvised nut
pick or shoe and glove buttoner, or is
as swiftly transformed into hook, scoop
or crank.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
M. Megary & Son,
SIG TATNALL ST.,
S. &. COR. 9TH & TATNALL,
WILMINGTON, DEL.

We would ask our Newark friends
to call and see us in our new quar-
tiers. We have made many improve
ments in our buildings and have now
twice the room we had before. We
have gathered here one of the largest
and best assortment of Furniture and
Carpets of every description ever
shown.
If you are in the city we would be
pleased to have you call either as
buyer or locker.
We are selling Tapestry Brussels
for 45c per yard upwards.
We would also ask your attention
to our $25 antique oak suit of fulni-
ture, s pieces. This suit is worth
$35; and if you are in need of a nice
chamber suit at a low price you will
do well to buy. We have maple suits
lower than this.
What you buy here you can rely
on. We will not misrepresent our
goods, but they'll stand on their own
merits.
You can buy here and have your
goods nicely packed so that they'll
carry safely, and we'll be responsible
for their safe delivery. You assume
no risk, we take it all.
We have now in stock an elegant
line of porch chairs from 81 upwards,
finished in the wood or painted red.
Also lawn settees; something very
nice and attractive for lawns.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
RANKLN ARMSTRONG.
Newark, May 81. 1888,
STORE NO. I.

Make your own soap in 20 min
utes.
10 lbs hard soap or 200 lbs
soft soap made without boiling
with one can of "Red Seal
Lye" or potash, packed in sift-
ing-top cans. Besides soft soap
making, Red Seal Lye or pot
ash has Il great many other
uses on account of its conven-
fence and advantages not pos.
sessed by the old style lye.-
All filthy matter can be re-
moved from sinks, closets, tanks,
pipes. 1t has great disinfect-
ing qualities, and the best thing
for softening water.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PUBLIC SALE

Will be sold at the late residence of
William Dean, deceased, at Newark, Della
ware, on
Tuesday, June 10, 1888,
at 10 o'clock a. M, the following describ-
ed personal property, viz: l driving
horse, work horses, thoroughbred Jer-
sey cattle, consisting of 3 COWS all in pro-
fit, bull, heifer calves; brood sow
and . shoat pigs, lot of thoroughbred
white leghorn chickens, turkey hens and
one gobbler, farming implements. inclu-
ding wagons, carts, carriages, harness
and dairy fixtures, berry crates and bas-
kets. hay by the ton, corn on the cob,
oats and potatoes by the bushel, one gold
watch, household goods, including con-
tents of bed rooms, parlor, sitting and
dining rooms, kitchen and wash house.
If weather is stormy sale will be held
under cover. Sale will be adjourned at
IL O'Clock noon for one half hour for
lunch. Terms.-Under 500, cash. All
sums Of $40 and over credit of three
months will be given by purchaser Civ
ing an interest bearing negotiable note
with approved security.
JOSEPH DEAN, Executor.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

On Thursday morning Amos Waiter
son, who resided at Cowantown, Md,
was found dead short distance from
home. In the morning the man took n
bucket and went into field close to his
home to milk the COW. He was absent
80 long that his wife searched for him.
He was found dead in the field. He
had been dead some time. The deceas-
ed was about 40 years old, and leaves II
wife and two small children. 1t is i'm
possible to tell how he met his death.
win be buried tomorrow at 8 IL. IN In
termcnt at Little Elk Cemetery.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

Twogreat enemies-Hood's Sarsaprilla
and impure blood. The latter is utterly
defeated by the peculiar medicine.
Many poor sufferer who submite to
the surgeons knife, in consequence Of
maligant sores and scrofulous swelling;
might be cured, without an operation. by
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. This remedy
expells from the blood all the impuritie s
by which diseases is generated
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Wanted.

Immediately wanted at this Office, all
amounts due, either on subscription or
Job work done. Your account is long
past due, and your conscience will never
rest easy until the printer has been paid.
The amounts range from 25c to $25. We
give a special invitation to come and SEQ
at once. Delays are dangerous.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Syrup Of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System
when Bilious or Costive; to dispeI Head
aches, Colds, and Fevers to Cure Habi-
tual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, CAL, and
for sale at Beaton Smiths drug store,
Newark, Del. Mch24-1y.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Being More Pleasant

To the taste, more acceptable to the
stomach, and more truly beneficial in it's
action, the famous California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs, is rapidly super
scding all others. Try it. One bottle will
prove its merits. For sale at Beaton
Smiths drug store.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An Old physician, retired from practice, having
mad placed in his hands by anElst 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 It's wonderful curative noweIa
tU known ia MS suffering fellows Actuated by
this motive and u desire 10 rolieve human suffer-
Ing, Will send fec OF charge, 10 all who desire
It., this recipe, In German, French or English
with full dsrectlons for preparing and using.
Sont by mail by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper. w. A. MOVES, l49 Powers Block,
Rochester, n. Y. Jan7iye0w
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Decoration Day.

Wednesday was the day we celebrate,
and remember the fallen dead, who
have slept the sleep that knows no walk
ing until the trumpet of the Lord calls
them forth. Thomas A. Reynolds Post
No. o, G. A. r. and with the public school
children members of the Juvenile Tenn
perance Union, marched to the NJ. E.
Cemetery and placed flowers and flags
on the graves of Joseph Cloud of Fourth
Delaware Regiment David Lilley, of
Second Regiment and Alex. Wardell of
Third Regiment of Delaware. The cere-
monies were appropriate and expressive.
A large number of persons turned out
and witnessed the ceremonies. Practi-
cally there was no business done here
during the day.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
Weigh Less Than A Pound,

But make as muce trouble as if ahey
weighed hunderen. What? The Kid
neys, If they are clogged or inactive
disease follows Paine's Celery Com
dounp keeps the kidneys in good work
ing order, and induces healthy action.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02

As we contemplate entering into or
extending our line of business, we need
all money due us from whatever source
And would be glad if those indebted
would drop in and settle at once. Other
wise we would not bother you.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-02
To Planters Only.

A limited number of extra large Della
ware Winter Apple trees are offered for
few weeks only at RIO centsl twenty
cents each. These trees are three years
old and must be removed from nursery
row this spring they have been "head-
ed in" for scions, that is, all last years
growth is cut in.
WIN. P. CoRsA, Milford, Del. 3lm3m