Middletown transcript., 1892-09-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

= Letters of administration were
granted on Tuesday by Register
Cooch to Isaac R. Stats, James H
Stats and Abram Stats, admins
traitors of the estate of Isaac Stats,
deceased, of st. Georges Hundred.
VIM. E. Evans, late candidate
for nomination for commissioner, in
the 5th District, at the Democratic
Primaries held last Saturday, wishes
to thank his friends who rallied to
his support on that day, for their
votes and generous encouragement.
= Isaac Staats, one of the best
known citizens of lower New Castle
county, died at his home near Taylor's
Bridge on Friday, the ID inst, aged
S3 years. He was a prominent farmer
in his neighborhood, and highly
respected citizen.
: Mr.. Charles Eatterfeld, the pop
ular merchant on Broad street, has
had a new covered porch erected in
front of his house. 1t is quite an i'm
provement and adds much to the
appearance of the property.
The members of Major John Jones
Post No. %, G.. A, R., are requested to
be at the Post room tomorrow even
ing without fail, as important busi-
ness is to be transacted, and a good
attendance is necessary.
About twenty members of Major
John Jones Post will attend the g.
A. r. Encampment at Washington
next week. The members will meet
at the Post room at o'clock, and
fn 1oauo ON tho IN Ok frair for
Washington.
= Mrs. Annie w. Walters, living be-
tween Warwick and Head of Sassafras,
died at her late residence there on
Tuesday last Interment will take
place at st. Georges Cemetery, to-
morrow afternoon.
Rev. F. H. Moore, pastor of For
est Presbyterian Church, who has
been in Europe for the past two
months arrived in town on Saturday.
He held preparatory service on Sat
day afternoon at o'clock, and on
Sunday morning administered the
Holy Sacrament. At the evening
service he preached an eloquent and
interesting sermon, and recOunted
several incidents that occurred dur
ing his journey.
Last Thursday evening the Vol
unteer Hose Company had made
every arrangement for the reception
and entertainment of the State Fire
mems Association, which was to have
met there in business session that
evening. For some unexplained rea-
son they failed to materialiZe, and
with the help of few invited guests
the members present proceeded to
dispose of the banquet that had been
prepared for them. After the viands
had been consumed all present
adjourned to the Company's parlor,
where they spent several hours with
music, both vocal and instrumental,
recitations, etc. All present spent a
very enjoyable evening.
William F. Sharp, who died at
his residence in this town on Wednes-
day morning, has resided here for Is
years, during most of which time he |
has acted as sexton of Forest Presby-
terian Church. He also had charge |
of Forest Cemetery, during that time,
and did much to beautify the grounds |
and place them in their present good |
condition. He was 63 years of age |
and leaves several children. The
funeral services will be held at his
late residence tomorrow afternoon at
3P. NJ, interment at Forest Cemetery. |
He was member of Major John Jones
Post, G. A. R., which organization
will attend in a body.
AT a regular meeting of the
Cleveland Democratic Club, in Nc
Whorter's Hall, on Tuesday evening
the following were elected delegates
to the State Convention of Democrat
ic Clubs, which convenes in Dover
to-day A. p. Crockett, w. f. Metten,
Abram Vandegrift, J. P Cochran, Jr.,
Clarence Clayton, w. A. Comegys
and E. R. Cochran, Jr., with Alfred
Tatman, L. G. Scott, w. o. Stack, J.
F. McWhorter, and Alexander Metten
as alternates. After the business of
the Club had been disposed of L.
Irving Handy, of Newark, Chairman
Of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee was introduced and in eloquent
words and convincing arguments dis
posed of the fallacies which compose
the Republican plea for retention in
power. He awakened considerable
enthusiasm and was warmly congrat-
ulated by his hearers on the happy
manner in which he handled his sub
iect. For want of space we omit
SYNOPSIS of his remarks but will
endeayor to tell something of them
in our next issue.
= The primary election held last
Saturday resulted in the nomination
of a full ticket throughout the county.
The day was perfect aud the demo-
Gratis turned out in force. A very
large vote was polled in every district
in the county. In the third district,
which is composed of all of Whining
ton south of Sixth street, there is
contest between Newell and Mealy the
candidates for Commissioner. The
vote was close and the County Com
mittee will hear argument on the
question tomorrow. In the fourth
district the contest was vigorous and
resulted in the nomination of John +.
White of Newark. In the fifth dis
trict composed of the Hundreds of st.
Georges, Appoquinimink and Black
bird. a remarkably large vote was
polled and William A. Scott of Town
send was nominated by a majority
somewhat astounding. Great interest
was manifested. The number of
voters was great but they were good
natured and peaceable. The leg1sla-
tive ticket is a good one and is COM
posed OF some OF the best men in the
county. Under the present system
mistakes are sure to occur but in the
present instance they are not OF
serious nature. Considered as o whole
the legislative ticket is an exception
alIy strong one. Provided the demo
Gratis will come out and be registered
and then go to work, the ticket nomi-
mated Saturday can be triumphantly
elected In November.