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Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
State Items.

Governor Reynolds has reappointed
DIR. L. P. Bush President of the State
Board of Health for six years.
Dover's prospective hosiery factory
will be the only one of it's kind in the
country. Seventy-five hands will be
employed.
Mrs. Mary 81. Norman, who died
suddenly at Lewes last Thursday aged
"a years, leaves twenty-five grand
children and thirteen great-grand-
children.
The Rev. Mr.. Braddock, of Virginia,
has been appointed to take charge Of
Trinity P. E. Chapel at Clayton. The
Rev. gentleman is expected in few
days and will live there.
Laurel Gazette of Saturday says:
''The people of Kent and Sussex pro-
pose to petition the Pennsylvania rail-
road to allow a stop off at Whining.
ton on all six-day excursion tickets
old to Philadelphia and return
The Rev. j. s. Willis Of Milford
will soon publish a novel, the moral
of which is the overcoming of the
baneful antagonisms and feuds which
subsist between families for genera
tions. Its plot is laid in France and
Talbot county.-Every Evening.
State Treasurer Burnite has arranged
with all the publishers of school book
used in this State to take back from
the dealers the books now on hand a.
cost price. 1t is of course understood
that the books returned must be il
saleable condition. This arrangement
enables the state treasurer to compl.
strictly with the law, which says that
all shall be purchased, direct from tn
publisher, and prevents the incurrinl
of any loss on the part of the dealer
who by the enactment of the Ere
Text Book law have no purch aser
for school books.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
Tin plate Mil Closed.

A grave calamity has happened to
the Niedringhaus tin-plate plant. The
st. Louis Republic of the 10Th inst an
nounces that it is actually shut down,
and the solitary Welshman employed
in it locked out until the scale is
signed.n alt is now," says the
Republic, "eighteen days since the
tin plate tax of % cents pound voted
by Congressman Niedringhaus for the
benefit of American labor went into
effect, and the 18th day finds the en-
tire force of the Niedringhaus Tin
plate Works locked out and TIE works
shut down-and that just as the Ohio
campaign is opening with an urgent
demand for tin cups. But Mr.. Med
ringhaus is master of the situation, for
he has enough Welsh tin-plats, ship
ped in before the tax took effect, and
now thoroughly Americanized, to
supply Mr.. Mckinley with all the
Americanized tin cups he can call
for. New York Evening. Post.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
This Na,u R.ilroad prnieot.

The Executive Committee of the
Board of trade met at the Era office
last Friday evening, and invited Mr..
w. r. Polk to attend the meeting SO
that he might lay before the COM
mittee his plans for the proposed
railroad between Middletown and
Odessa. Mr.. Polk stated that he
would be able to build the road il he
could help get the consent Of the town
authorities to build on Main street.
There was a slight opposition to the
scheme, one gentleman present de-
claring that no railroad Of any kind
should pass through the town If he
could it; the other gentlemen present
were warm in their approval ofs the
plan, and offered no objections.
Mr.. Polk informed the committee
that fat rail would be used 30 that
carriages and vehicles Of all kinds
could use the track, that ten feet Of
roading would be shelled and kept in
good repair, that no motor OF any
kind would be used which would be
unsafe or a nuisance, and that the
rate of travel through town would be
governed entirely by the town
ordinances. When Mr.. Polk had
laid his plans before the committee,
and fully explained his intentions,
Mr.. Nathaniel Williams offered 3
resolution endorsing the enterprise,
and recommending that the road be
allowed to pass through Main street
under the provisions of an ordinance
to be enacted by the Board OF Com
missioners. The resolution was
adopted.
Mr.. Polk claims that he can, under
the provisions of the charter, go
through any part Of the town, but
that he would rather settlethe matter
amicable than to force a way
through. After the transaction OF
some minor business the committee
adjourned.
Speaking of the proposed railroad
the Odessa Herald says: "It is some
what surprising that this mooted pro-
ject should receive a new impulse
from the Middletown end Of the line.
III we cannot have steam car line
with profit, let us have the next best.
Those who have the financial ability
should give it hearty support"
There is not much doubt Of the fact,
that, with the exception Of one or two
gentlemen of Odessa this project has
been forwarded by Middletown peo-
pie almost exclusively. Why does
not the Herald endorse the project
editorally2 1t would be great
thing for both the towns and partic-
ularly for Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
The Chesapeake Dance.

The dance given by the young men
Of Chesapeake City in the Masonic
Hall last Tuesday evening was at
tended by about twenty couples.
Lucknow's orchestra of three pieces,
from Wilmington, furnished the music.
Refreshments, consisting Of cake and
lemonade were served at 1.s0 A. M.
and there was an abundance for
everyone. There were eighteen dances
on the program but six extra ones
were added and it was nearly four
o'clock when the last was finished.
The following were among those pre-
sent: Miss Mary Ellison, the Misses
Conrey, Miss Elsie Karsner, Miss
Sallie Barwick, the Misses Reed, FL.
II. Brady, Jr., J. T. Conrey, Bennett
Steele, Delmer Smithers, Harry
Howard, Fred Vansant, Chesapeake
City; Miss Litzenburg, Mr.. Litzen
burg, Alex. Il. Reynolds, Harry Glenn
sen, Richard Reese, Elkton; thu
Misses Ford, Mr.. Hall, Baltimore
Bert Davis, Cecilton; Chas. Massey
Masseys, Md; Miss Edith Derrickson
Miss Mable Parvis, Miss Lillian Bald
win,- Miss Beulah Clayton, Messrs JOIN
A. Eliason, W. R. Reynolds, and E. R
iiC0chTs6. Jr., Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
Early,s Little sneech.

At the unveiling of a monument to
the memory of Gen. Stonewall Jackson,
at Lexington, Va, Tuesday Gen. Jubal
Early in concluding his address on the
life of the dead hero said: LET every
honest hearted Confederate who fought
bravely in the war, say: IF I should
ever apologize for any part or action
taken by me in the war may the light
ming of righteous heaven blast me
from the earth, and may be considered
as spawn Of the earth by all honest
men. -,
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some Interestine Reminisences.

Some Interesting Reminfsences.
In copy of the American Watch
man and Delaware Advertiser pub
lished by Albert and Henry Wilson
at 1O5 Market street, Wilmington, on
the third of February 1895, we find
some items which may be of local
interest. On the first page and first
column appears the notice of w. B.
Cochran, stating that The would be
a candidate for Sheriff at the next
election, and asking for the support
of the Democratic Republican citizens
of New Castle county. w. B. Coch.
ran resided on the Reading farm near
town, now owned by Mr.. 6. F. Brady.
w. B. Cochran's father, who had six
sons, owned and resided on the farm
now belonging to Ex-Governor Coch-
ran and occupied by Malcolm Coch-
ran. OF the six sons William B. was
farmer and always resided near
Middletown. John T. was lawyer,
and owned and resided for number
of years on the farm late of the Green
estate, and now owned by Mr.. John
Drummond of this town. Richard
was doctor who practiced here for
number of years and afterward in
Columbia. Pennsylvania. Robert
went to South Carolina where he was
engaged in business, and where he
afterward died. Joseph was farmer
and school teacher and died at Head
Of Sassafras. James, younger
brother, died at the residence of his
father near town. w. B. Cochran
was not successful in his political
asperations at that time.
Another candidate for Sheriff who
announced himself in the same paper
was John n, Naudain, who was also
unsuccessful, and who was an uncle
of Mr.. John A. Reynolds. Mr.. Nau-
dain was farmer and resided near
town. There is also seen in the
columns of the Watchman of that
/ date, paper presented by the Grand
Jury to the "Court of General Quar-
ter Sessions of the Peace and Gaol
Delivery" in which the Grand In
quest did present that divers ill dis
posed persons had on divers day and
times fired guns, fire-crackers and
squibs, whereby the free, easy and
convenient use of such public streets
and common highways was then and
there greatly obstructed and hinder
ed." This paper was signed by
George Clarke, Foreman. and David
Paynter Clerk of the Peace. Georg'
Clarke then Foreman of the GranG
Jury was the grandfather Of Mrs. g.
| D. Kelley, and man Of prominence
and extended acquaintance in thil
county.
Peter B. Delany was then Sheriff
and advertised property for sale II
the usual way. He was afterwart
tide-waiter or what we now cal
Customs Officer at New Castle unde
, the Jackson administration. Man!
!, items OF interest are found in thi
old paper, and persons who reside'
here at the time of its publication
may find mentioned many incident
which have long since passed froI
their memories.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
The I,,ouor Question in Cecilton.

Inc Liquor VucseAoH Az OCCAOOn'
The town of Cecilton is somewhat stirred
up over the announcement that liquor sar
Icon is soon to be opened there. The citi-
zens who are opposed to having liquor sold
in their midst are in the majority and have
several times defeated the question of
liquor or no liquor at the polls. The town
charter gives the citizens the right to vote
upon this question at each succeeding town
election, but now it has been discovered
that the license law has taken away that
right. Upon the heels Of this discovery the
| announcement is made that hotel will be
opened in the town, and that the Lodand
property has been rented for that purpose.
Hence the commotion in Cecilton. 1t is
understood that q petition has been circu'
lated and numerously signed, praying
Judge Stump to issue an order restraining
the clerk of the court from issuing a license
The outcome of the affair will be awaited
with interest. Sunday Star.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
nav .t Augustine Pier.

The annual picnic of the Pres
byterian Sunday school was held at
Augustine Pier Tuesday. Despite
the threatening weather of the few
days previous the day opened bright
and clear and the many children,
and older folks too, who had been
looking forward to the day since the
date was first agreed upon, with feel
ings of anxiety lest it should prove
otherwise than clear, were cores
pondingly happy. The children be-
gan to gather at the church long be-
fore seven o'clock, and by eight the
wagons had been loaded and were on
their way to the Piers. Many per-
sons went over in carriages and did
not leave until late. Arriving at
the Piers the scholars found plenty
to amuse and entertain and the day
was very pleasantly spent. The
boats arriving at noon brought sever
al hundred excursionists from Phila-
delphia and Wilmington, and among
them were many friends and relatives
Of our own people who had come to
spend the day with them at this
pleasant place. After dinner the
crowd found plenty to amuse them
selves and the time was spent in
various ways. The ever-popular
switchback was well patronized and
the numerous other attractions were
not forgotten. At four O'Clock the
scholars were treated to very liberal
supply of ice cream and cake and
this, no doubt, contributed in great
degree to their days pleasure. The
wagons left for home about seven
O'Clock with loads of tired but noisy
children and by nine the last Of them
had arrived in town. Altogether il
was day well spent and everyone
expressed themselves as having had
a very pleasant time.
The genial landlord and proprietor
Mr.. Lord, was pleased to meet hi
friends from the country round, and
did his best to make everyone happy
and comfortable, and he succeeded
admirably. Augustine Pier is known
far and wide as a pleasant resort
Those who attended the picnic wer'
highly pleased with the remarkably
good order which was maintained
throughout the day.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
por,<,,, 81 Mention.


- Sheriff Simmons of Wilmington
was in town to-day.
= Miss Martha Heaton left this
morning for Lewes, Del.
Miss Mable Bradley of Philadel
phia, is visiting friends near town.
Miss Corinne Cochran is spending
a few weeks at Ingleside and Ocean
City, Md.
Mrs. G.. W. w. Naudain is spend.
ing few days with friends in vii.
mington.
Rev. Albert E. Keigwin of Wor-
ton, Md, was the guest OF friends
here yesterday.
= Miss Eugenia Beaston has re-
turned home from o two weeks visit
to Baltimore, Md.
- Mrs. Thomas Cochran and Miss
Estelle are the guests Of friends at
Ingleside, Md.
Miss Ella Moore of Greensborough,
Md, is visiting Mrs J. F. Eliason and
family of this town.
: Miss Lizzie Parker is spending
her vacation at Rehoboth, in COM
pany with Miss Mabelle Taylor.
- Miss Mary P. Cochran left on
Tuesday for visit among friends in
Philadelphia, and other places.
William Taylor and family left
yesterday morning for Rehoboth,
where they expect to remain until
October.
- Mrs. E. r. Cochran and two
daughters, Miss Blanche and Miss
Ada, are at Bedford Springs, Pa, for
two weeks.
= Miss Katie Bradley, who has
been visiting friends and relatives in
Wilmington the past week, returned
home Monday.
e. A. Read, of Wilmington. spent
few days this week with friends
near town. He is now at Bowers
Beach on short vacation.
W George F. Wilson has return
ed home from an extended trip to
Colchester, Bay Ridge and other in
teresting points. He was much bene.
flied by the trip.
Mrs. W. B. Tharp left town yes
terday morning for Pennington
where she will join her husband in
spending few weeks with relatives
near that place.
The Misses Edith and Blanche
Grow of Wilmington, who have been
visiting friends in Smyrna, stopped
over in Middletown yesterday on
their way home. While here they
were the guests of Miss Helen Naa-
dain.
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- About 200 baskets of peaches arr
being shipped daily from this station
but they are only of fair quality, and
bring low prices. The Early Rivers
variety are now in the market, but
the fruit is generally poor.
Quite a number of Middletown
people will 60 to Cape May on the
steamer Republic next Thursday
July sOth. Arrangements are now
being made and it is probable that
the excursionists will take the steam
er at the Iron Pier near Wilmington.
The second Pier party OF the sea-
son will be given by our young men
at Augustine Pier tomorrow, Friday
evening. In addition to those who
will attend from Middletown, Elkton,
Chesapeake City and Earleville will
be represented, and tug party is
expected down from Wilmington.
The event promises to be one of the
best given at this popular place for
some time.
Sheriff Simmons sold at Middle
town, Friday, the real estate of John
Greminger, situated in Odessa, to the
Odessa Loan Association, for $1050.
The property of Jas. T. Brown, Por-
ter's Station, Pencader hundred, to
Jas. II. Crompton, for $1sO7. The
property of Theo. whitlock, situated
in Middletown, to Jos. L. Carpenter,
Jr., for $50.
AT the races at Warwick last
Thursday the $50 class was won by
Flirt, owned by w. B. Biggs, of
Middletown, Del, Wilkes Bird, Sec
ond. Sonnet, from the Elkton Stock
Farm, was the winner in the 2.40 class.
Six started in the two year old colt
race, which closed with Eureka, Elk
ton Stock Farm, in the lead, time 2.57.
- The sixth annual circular and
catalogue of the Goldey Wilmington
Commercial college, just received, is a
very handsome publication and well
gotten up. The first page contains
an excellent portrait of Prof. I'll. s..
Goldey, the principal and founder,
and the rest Of the book, in all contain
ing seventy pages, is taken up with
remarks explanatory Of the workings
of the school.
IS. M. Reynolds & Co., are now
ready to receive orders for the follow
ing well-known brands of Fertilizers !:
W. B. Super Phosphate, Pennsyl-
yania Super Phosphate, Nowland's
Mixture, Johns Mixture, Soluble e
Bone and Potash, and Horse Shoe
Soluble Bone. They refer to the
hundred or more farmers that used
the above brands last year, some Of
whom realized 25 to 80 bushels Of
wheat per acre.
AT the races next Wednesday after
noon, J. B. Green's stallion "Sal-
adm" is expected to trot match race
against "Gypsy Girl, record 2.ssf.
Fascination, the great 8 year old, will
also be present. E. B. Emory of Gen.
treville, is also expected to be present
with his wonderful year old Happy
Lady, record 2.s6, and the great
yearling: The races are the largest
and offer more attractions than any
thing of the kind ever held here
before. The judges are DR.. J. C. Nc
Coy, Thomas w. McCracken and L.
P. Mcdowell. Marshall, Jacob s.
Cochran. The Citizens Cornet Band
will furnish music during the after
noon.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
Daneers From Premature Fruit.

Dangers From Premature Fruit.
The Philadelphia Ledger says A letter
was received yerterday by the Board of
Health from s. Creadick, who desired to
call attention to the dangers liable to arise
from the sale ofpremature fruit. The COM
munication was as follows: Thousands of
baskets of premature fruit are being and
will be shipped to our market if something
is not done to prevent it. do not see how
people can eat them, but if they do so sure
ly they will cause an epidemic in our now
healthy city. I surely think the Board of
Health should take prompt and decided
action in the matter The board con-
sidered that it came within the province Of
the port phyician to investigate and report
as soon as practicable.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
About Eating Fruit.

An exchange says There is no harm in
ripe fruit; it is the natural and appointed
diet for this season of the year, alike for
old and young But eating fruit, some Of
it unripe, and drinking copously of ice
water, as has been the practice of a good
many, has resulted, as might be expected,
in an unusual number of cases of diarrhea
and other bowel disturbances. Those who
are wise will take the hint herein given,
and indulge only moderately of fruit ripen-
ed off the tree.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23

Thomas II. Davis lost eight stacks
of scarlet clover by fire on Wednesday
at his farm in Prime Hook Neck, near
Milford. It was started by a spark
from a threshing engine and the loss
will amount to $3.50, on the seed alone.
"Big Frank" Mccoy, the bank
burglar pal of Jimmy Hope, who has
eighteen months Of 20 years. SEN
tence to serve in New Castle jail for
attempting to rob the Delaware Ma
tional Bank, in Wilmington, in 1873,
has been appointed jail librarian by
Sheriff Simmons.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
THE MARKETS.

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED wEEKLY By JOHN W. JoLLs.
WHEAT-No.2 red OIL New cobCorn 72b50c
Steamer NO: sgIEUKN ooc 6oc
NV = oats, 0e5c
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23

"Atlas" and 3" Wadsworth" Paints are the
best therefore, the cheapest.
G. e. HUKILL.
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Young Men aud Young Women
Taken from farm Sand village, and
prepared at once to take responsible
positions, by attending Goldey Col
lege, Wilmington, Del. Read the ad-
yertisement in another column and
send for free catalogue.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
House for Sale.

mHE STORE AND DWELLING cosmbinsd
j on Main Street, near the depot. nov uccn-
good business location.
jana-sm MRs. THOMAS MASSEY,
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23

Good style. good quail
ty, and good, reliable
methods all around in
Clothing and Furnish
ings for Men and Boys.
Mems Suits for $40 up.
Boys from SO. so up.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
M1DDLETowN PRODUCE MARKET.
NetJ advertisements.

NO. IlSl.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION Of she
ID CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, at Mid
dletown, in the State OF Delaware, at the
close of business, July eth 1891:
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23

STATE OF DELAWARE, lss
County OF New Castle,
I, Jno. s. Crouch, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief
JNo. s. CROUCH, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July, 1891.
RICHARD FERGUSON, N. P.
HENRY CLAYTON, D,rac
Correct-Attest: THos. CAvENDER +orS
JAS. CULBERTsoE.
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MAILS CLOSE GOING NORTH s.4o, Ills a. m
i.lO. p. m.
MAILS CLOSE GOING soUTH- s.55 a. m. ana
8. 80 pm.
once hours from O'Clock A. NJ. to7P.N
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
Church Directory.
MTDDLETowN n. 4. CHURCH.
Rev, N. NJ. Brown, Pastor.


MIDDLETowN n. 4. CHURCH.
Rev. N. III. Brown, Pastor.
Preaching every sabbath at 1880 O. m. and
7.S0 d. m. Sabbath School every Sabbath al
2 p. m. Alfred G. Coz, superintendent
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening al
7.9o O'Clock. The class meetings are held as
follows Sunday, % a. m, NJ. ID. Wilson,
Leader; Monday evening as 100 O'Clock two
classes, W. III, Moore and John B Roberts,
Leaders: Tuesday evening at 7.30, led
by the pastor; Wednesday evening ar<7.00
O'Clock two classes, Rev. Alfred Smith and
Alfred G. Cox, Leaders. The seats are
free and all are welcome.
FoREsT PREsBYTyRIAN CHURCH.
Rev. Francis II. Moore, Pastor.
Services held every Sabbath morning at
1880 O'Clock, and every Sabbath evening at
7.3O. Sabbath school will be held every Sab
bath morning at 9.l5 O'Clock. Harry Ellison
Superintendent. Prayer meeting cry
Wednesday evening.
Services at Armstrong; chapel the first
Sabbath OF each month at 2.30 p. m.
ST. AsNE's PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. j. Beers. Rector.
Divine Service on Sunday mornings at
half past ten o'clock and in the evenings at
half past seven. Sunday-school at O'Clock
4 n the afternoon.
Services Friday afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
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NOTICE.

The long bridge over st. Augustine creek
south OF Port Penn, Is unsafe tor heavy
travel, especially for traction and other
ST cam engines and loaded farm wagons.
JOHN W. J0LLS,
Levy Court Commissioner
At st. Georges Hundred.
Middletown transcript., 1891-07-23
DIRECT TAX.

NOTICE ia hereby given that the original
In Direct Tax List, containing the names
OF persons in the State OF Delawara who
paid the Direct Tax on Real Estate IL ls6s,
Revenue Department, and that all persons
whose names appear on the said List VIII be
entitled to have the amount paid by them IS
win be given hereafter at what times ana
places will attend for the purpose Of re-
ceiving the claims for Taxes 70 ne so re-
funded. d. EhAaA WtAOo,
Commissioner.
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CH1rross.

CH1rFoSs.
new line of Chiffons. ~ inches Wide, with heavy
embroidered edge, in the following coors: Pink Blue
brown, Gray, Lavender. Black. Cream and White.
ONLY TWENTY-FIVE CENTS YARD.
Pinch Chiffon Fiouncing, embroidered edge and
four inches above. Black White Cream, Laght Blue,
Black embroidered with Blue and Black with Gold. A
bargain at
sEvENTY-FIvE CENTS YARD.
Double-row Chiffon Rufiing. made on Ribbon Black,
Cream. White. Lavender. Nile. Navy.
NINETY-EIGHT CENTS A YARD.
Doublerow Chiffon Ruffiing. with embroidered
scalloped edge, Black. White. Cream. Light Blue,
Pink. Cardinal. Brown. Navy. Tan. Lavender Yellow.
el.35 YARD.
vAssAR SHIRTS
With rolling or standing collar. We're p2c.
REDUCED TO 40 CENTS.
81. 81 Pleated Bosom vassars-stsnding collars.
REDUCED TO sl.Oo.
sl.5O Fine Pleated Bosom vassars-standins and
rolling collars
REDUCED TO eliza
81 6S Embroidered-front misunderstanding collars.
REDUCED TO 81. 30.
25c. Percale and Linen Chemisettes.
REDUCED TO 10 CENTS
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
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According TO the census of 1890 the southern
states are showing the greatest rate of growth
in the Union The increase Of real estate and
personal property there from 1880 TO 1890 was
"A 3, whereas it was only 49, for the rest of the
country. Railroads are not included. The
addition Of transportation lines would swell
out the item Of northern prosperity. These
figures show that the south is awake. II must
be recollected that the war closed in 1866, and
that this is Ammo Doraini 1891.