Middletown transcript., 1892-06-16
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DELAWARE Cry, June 1t.
= Miss Annie Thornton of Philadelphia
visited friends here this week.
= The State Fire Association will met
in Delaware City in Delaware City o
July 14th.
II - A handsome American flag floats owe
the summer residence of Mr.. Eugene Line
say.
! - Mr.. Russell Eaton of Philadelphia
was the guest of his nephew, Mr.. ]. r
Pennington this week.
= Miss Annie Hunter will leave on Fri
day to take charge of her cottage at Oceal
Grove, N. j..
= Mr.. Scott of Lexington, and part.
of friends spent Tuesday afternoon o
Scott's Run ION the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal), fishing and sailing.
- An election of three trustees to serv'
three years, will be held at the M. E
Church on the 21st inst.
- Rev. John Sechler, Rev. Mr.. Koon.
and Mr.. Jacob Sechler of Philadelphia,
spent Tuesday here fishing for pike and
bass.
= The Democratic nomination election
passed off quietly here on Saturday. About
the usual vote given at the Sheriff and
Coroner nomination was polled. The
ticket is considered very strong one and
is satisfactory to the Democrats of Red Lion
Hundred
= Mr.. A. I. Swan is mentioned as o
candidate for Assessor for Red Lion Hun
dred on the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Swan
is well qualified for the Office, is very popu-
Lar, and will no doubt prove a strong can
didate.
- Arrangements are being completed for
q grand Fourth of July celebration here.
The programme is not yet announced, but
a part of it will be fine display of fire.
works in the evening.
= The appointment of Fish Commission
er for the State of Delaware will be made
on August 18th. Ex-representatiye James
A. Mulligan of this hundred is an appli-
can't for the position. The large fishing
interests of Red Lion Hundred makes it
the most desirable point in the State for
the Fish Commissioner to be located.
Contractor Hearn Of Bordentown, N.
j., finished unloading twenty-seven hum
dred barrels of cement at Fort Delaware on
Monday, and began unloading fifteen hum
dred at Delaware Battery on Tuesday, to
be used in the construction of torpedo
batteries at both places. Work has been
delayed at the batteries waiting for mater
ial. The forces of workmen will be in
creased. Mr.. Clement Reeves will furnish
the dirt for the earthwork of the Delaware
Battery from his farm adjoining it.
= Mr.. Handy of Newark, brother of
Prof. L. Irving Handy was in town on Sat-
urday. He is an applicant for the position
Of principal of the Delaware City public
school. During his short stay here Mr..
Handy made very favorable impression
On our people, and in the opinion of many
no better appointment could be made.
: The examination of the pupils at the
public school will be made on the 23d and
24th of the present month. An entertain
ment will be given by the school on the
10Th, and the commencement exercises
will take place on the evening of the 30th.
Prof. F. E. Gardiner has resigned, to take
effect at the close of the term, and will 90
% Laurel, Del. He has made an excellent
'ecord as teacher, and the best wishes of
many friends will follow him to his new
ield.
At the Presbyterian Church Chill
lren's Day service was held in the after
loon, and drew large congregation. The
,hancel and windows were handsomely
with cut flowers and rare plants. |
The music was excellent, and very beau
iful address to the children was made |
" the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Oates. Miss
fannie Clark presided ct the organ.
Charges have been preferred against |
dr. w. E. Coale, brakeman on the Del
ware City branch of the P. W. & B. Rail-
Dad, who has resided here for several |
ears, with the purpose of having him dis
harged. Among the charges is that he is
cry unpopular with the travelling public.
Is the charges are supposed to have been
,ade by very unreliable person and for
Malicious purpose, our people are very in
ignant over it, and paper has been for
7arded to the superintendent of the road,
ertifying to the character of Mr.. Coale and
D his popularity as railroad man, signed
y nearly every business man and a host
citizens Of Delaware City.
- Children's Day was celebrated at the
!. E. Church by special services in morn
lg and evening. The morning service was
ntitled "Over Life's Sea-" and contained
arts for pastor, Superintendent of Sunday
,hool, congregation, children and choir.
o make the service impressive, figures
ere presented to the eye to fasten the
ind upon the subject while music opened
ne ear 70 the accompanying words. On
1tering the church the visitor was greeted
ith sights, sounds and perfumes beauti-
Il and pleasant. The chancel was o sea
flowers, on its bosom fioated staunch
'ssel. Just beyond lowered o light
,use. Flowers of every hue lined the
ore, and the songs of birds gave life to
e scene. When the congregation had
led the seats and the signal bell had
unded, a great throng of passengers,
he Sunday SCHOOL, marched to the shore,
en- with organ, orchestra and voices they
ng Over Life's Sea-" the sails were
read, the anchor lifted, the pilot took
e helm, and the brave ship started on
r voyage. In smooth waters they pass
the Siren Islands, but encountered q
avy storm off Cape Fear, but stream of
by light from the light house warned :
em off from the dangerous shore, and in
q time the beautiful harbor came in
hit with one accord six hundred vo;cas