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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-10
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-10
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Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Death Of Mrs. y. y. Wright.

Mrs. J. J. Wright, wife Of DR.. J. J.
Wright, Of Warwick, Md, died last
evening at 6 O'Clock, after an illness
Of q little over one week, Of typhoid
pneumonia. She was very low the
two days previous to her death and
her friends and relatives could not
but realize the fact that the end was
near.
The deceased was a Miss Gillespie
previous to her marriage to DR..
Wright. She was a most estimable
lady, a kind friend to those in trouble,
and good christian woman, and her
demise is deeply regretted by the
many friends of the family. Her hus-
band DR.. ]. J. Wright is one Of the
best known and most popular physi-
clans in Cecil county. She leaves two
children.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Firemen's Relief Association.

An adjourned meeting ofthe Della
ware State Firemen's Association was
held at the Volunteer Hose house last
evening for the purpose Of hearing
the report OF the committee on organ.
izing Firemen's Relief Association.
The committee reported that they
had examined into the principles OF
the Order of American Firemen, and
were of the opinion that this was
about what they wanted. They
would be able to furnish more COM
plete report at the meeting to be
held at Phoenix engine house, Will
mington on Thursday, June 10th.
There were eight visitors from the
different Wilmington companies pres
ent as follows: J. J. Duggan, Julius
Schunder, Fame Hose Co.; James j.
Patterson, j. w. Porter. Phoenix ;
John Il. Shipley, VIM. McFadden,
James M. Dickerson, Washington; C.
7. Harrison, Weccacoe.
After the business meeting was
over the Volunteer Firemen enter
tained the Wilmington visitors and a
number of home friends at a very
supper. Cigars followed,
and until 3.26 A. NJ, when the visitors
left for home, the time was whiled
away in pleasant manner.
The probabilities are that the Della
ware State Firemen's Association
will run moonlight excursion to
Augustine Pier about the middle OF
July, and if the object is carried out
no doubt there will be good Middle
town delegation there.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
- We beat them all on "White
WASH Brushes.

- We beat them all on "White
WASH Brushes.
G.. E. HUKILL.
- Pure Ground Novia Scotia land
plaster by the bag or ton.
8. M. Reynolds & Co.
For RENT The third story
room, Cochran Block, lately occupied
by the I. o. o. F. Lodge.
s. M. Reynolds & Co.
- Fertilizers for Grass Corn, Oats,
tomatoes, Potatoes and Garden
Truck in store, and for sale by 8. NJ
Reynolds & Co.
= Plow lines and traces at 8. N
Reynolds & Co.'S.
= Landreth garden seeds at 8. N
R eynolds & Co.'S.
= Early Rose potatoes direct from
Maine, also Early Beauty of Hebron
potatoes for sale by the bushel OF
barrel at s. M. Reynolds & Co.
We will close our Ladies and
Misses coats at and ! off the regular
prices. w. H. MOORE Co.
30 Mems overcoats will be sold
at very low prices. We will not carry
them over. w. II. MOORE Co.
- 80 Boys overcoats will be sold al
very low figures. We viii not carry
them over. W. Fl. MOORE Co.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
A Pastor Surprised.

We take the following from the
New York Daily Advocate: As the
General Assembly of the Presbyter-
ian Church is soon to hold it's annual
meeting in Portland, Oregon, the con-
gregation of the West Farms Presby-
terian Church conceived the idea of
presenting purse to their pastor,
the Rev. Charles Payson Mallery, and
bidding him go West for a season of
rest and observation. What this
enterprising people plan they gener-
ally accomplish, and now Mr.. Mallery
is making his arrangements to leave
New York next Wednesday afternoon.
On reaching Chicago he will go by
way of the Union Pacific Railroad to
Salt Lake City, where he will spend
Sunday and Monday. Thence he
will go to Portland, and perhaps to
Seattle on the north and San Fran
cisco on the south, travelling in all be.
tween 5000 and 5000 miles.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Democratic Primary Meeting.

The Democratic voters of this hun,
dred met last evening at the Hotel Of
Charles W. Lloyed, Odessa, for the
purpose of nominating delegates to
! the State and County Convention, a
candidate for member of the County
Executive Committee and electing a
Hundred Executive Committee. w.
A. Comegys was elected Chairman
and G. j. Freeman Secretary. On
motion of James T. Shallcross COM
mittee Of five was appointed to sug-
gest nominations to be ratified by the
meeting. The committee appointed
by the chair was as follows: ). T.
Shallcross, c. Watkins, 81. A. Now
land, j. F. McWhorter, J. G.. Arm
strong. The recommendations Of the
committee were as follows: For dele
gates to the State Convention, DIR. I.
8. Vallandigham, c. Watkins, T. F.
Dilworth, John M. Clayton, A. P.
Crockett. For delegates to County
Convention, n. A. Nowland, Abram
Vandegrift, John G.. Armstrong,
Elmer Egee, J. Thomas Budd.
For member of the County Execu-
tive Committee-J. F. McWhorter.
Hundred Executive Committee
Alfred Stevens, Alex. Metten, Albert
Bender, VIM. r. Reynolds, J. W.
Carrow. The election will be held
next Saturday, May 18th, pursuant
to the call of the County Executive
Committee at which time the dele
gates to State and County conven-
tions and a member of the County
Executive Committee will be voted
for. The meeting was a very harmon
ious one and the desire of every one
present was for Democratic success.
The State Convention will elect dele
gates to the Chicago convention the
County Convention will change the
rules governing the party in New
Castle county so that they will con-
form to the provisions of the five COM
and registry laws.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Prisoners in Convict Garb.

The long-term prisoners in New
Castle Jail are now rugged out in suits
Of black and gray, consisting OF
trousers, coats and caps, the same
kind used in the large penitentaries
all over the country. Sheriff Sim.
mons fitted out the men in their new
suits on Monday. Not a single OBJ
lection was made to the change; in
fact the prisoners were pleased with
the change.
Fifty more suits are expected this
week and the last so, which will COM
plete the order, next week. All the
long-term men will be given two
suits each, while the 80, go and 80
day men will get but one. After all
the 150 sentenced prisoners are fitted
out, Sheriff Simmons will adopt a
series of rules as to the care of the
clothing, which he will enforce to
the letter. The prisoners will here
after be known by number, the
names of both the men and women
to be used only in the records.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Maryland Matters.


The creamery property at Church Hill
will be sold on Saturday, May 14th.
1t is said the negro murderers of DR.
Hill of Milington will be.brought to Elk
ton and tried in the Cecil county court.
Walter s Coppage. young and well
known farmer, died at his home near Cecil
ton, Nd, Friday. He had been i'll oi
consumption for several weeks.
Miss Mary Hollingsworth died at the
residence of her brother -in-law, DR.. J. Fl.
Jamar, about noon in Elkton Monday.
She had been afflicted for nearly year
with heart disease, which had recently
assumed very severe form.
An indignation meeting of colored citi-
zens of Chestertown and Millington was
held on Thursday night last, May 9TH, at
which resolutions Of regret and indignation
were adopted respecting the recent murder
of DIR. Hill.
John Conrey, justice of the peace at
Chesapeake City, Md, died suddenly Of
appoplexy at his home on Saturday morn
ing last. He was seventy years Of age and
leaves widow and three sons.
Levi F. Bouldon of Elkton, has brought
suit against the Town Council of Chesa-
peake City for $5, 900 damages to his right
foot, received by falling into hole in a
board walk.
A. F. Clarke, farmer who resides near
Snow Hill, has curiosity in the canine
line. 1t is little dog, full grown that
weighs less than one pound and measures
eleven inches from the end of the tail to
the tip of its nose. We are informed that
the little fellow sleeps in one of the chill
dren's shoes Messenger.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
GAIiENA.

GALENA, Nd, May II.
= At the N. E. Church they are prepar-
ing for Children,s day which is to come of
here on the second Sunday in June.
= The outlook around here is for fair
ly good crop of peaches, the farmers in this
neighborhood are not all done plantingcorn
as yet, but expect to finish this week.
- The murder of DR.. Hill Of Millington,
is still the general talk, and the people
hope the officers will be able to get all the
parties that were connected with it.
The new cemetery at Galena was
opened on Sunday last, by the burial of q
Mr.. Coppago from Cecil County. The
authorities of the cemetery are having it
surveyed and laid out in burial lots and
otherwise identifying it. They expect
to put up nice iron fence along the front
in few weeks time
= The Northern Convocation of the
Diocese of Easton, was held in Shrewsbury
Parish last week, commencing with
services in the chapel here on Tuesday
evening, Sd inst, Wednesday morning and
evening there were very large congregations
present. The clergymen present were Rev.
G.. C. Sutton, Rev. DIR. Irvine of Chesa-
peake City, Revs. Schouler of Elkton,
Cook of North East, Roberts of Chester
town. Martin of Kennedyville, and Ware
of Massey's. Bishop Adams was to be
present at Galena but missed connection on
the railroad. The services were continued
at the Parish Church at Shrewsbury on
Thursday morning and afternoon, all the
clergy above named being present with
Bishop Adams. There were excellent
sermons and addresses delivered by all Of
the clergy and the Bishop. The Bishop
confirmed two young ladies on Thursday
afternoon the Misses Taylor of Galena
There was beautiful collation. served on
the church green at Shrewsbury on Thurs
day between the services.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Modern Bed COVERINGS

Modern Bed Coverings -
Light weight tufted cotton
comforters are a decided inn
provement over the old-fash-
ioned heavy cotton comforters
which have been made up, as
a rule, of cheap grades of cot
ton, and covered with old
fashioned shades and designs
of printed fabrics.
These new comforters are
made by hand very carefully,
covered with a great variety of
fine cloths, printed in artistic.
and well-colored designs, and
filled with the finest cotton
batting produced.
Their great STABILITY is an
assured fact. Brought out
originally as a summer cover.
ing, our sales of them contin-
ue throughout the year thus
proving their inroads on the
use of the old style heavy
goods.
If you have not added them
to your stock of household
goods. that house yet remains
without a good thing So.
$2.5o and SIS.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Personal Matters

DIR. Fl. L. Clayton OF Philadel-
phia, is home for short vacation.
= Victor Cochran of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday at his home in Middle
town.
w. G. Warren and Edward Beck
Of Smyrna, were in town Saturday
evening.
- Mrs. 8. M. Reynolds is visiting
her daughter. Mrs. A. M. Brown, in
Philadelphia.
IT. C. Conrey and Ralph Reese of
Chesapeake City, spent Sunday with
friends in town.
Miss Stella Jones of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with friends and rela-
tives in town.
-Enoch Purnell of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win Prettyman.
The Misses Emma and Essie
Strickland of Wilmington, visited the
Misses Anderson last week.
DIR. F. Dunning, recent gradu-
ate of Jefferson Medical College, Phil
adelphia, visited friends in town yes
terday.
Miss Viola McWhorter, who has
been very ill for several months past,
is much better. and will shortly take
a trip to New York.
w. o. Stack, general ticket agent
at the Middletown station left last
evening for Chicago and an extended
trip through the South. He will be
away until June 1st.
Mrs. VIM. Taylor and Miss Addie
Hazard left Middletown on the 1925
train this morning on trip to Omaha
and the West. They were accom-
panied as far as Philadelphia by
several friends.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Burglaries at Newark.

During Sunday night gang OF
burglars visited the town of Newark
and succeeded in effecting an en-
trance into q half dozen business
places in the town, and were unsuc-
cessful in trying to force an entrance
into three others. The results indi-
cate that the burglars were after
money, as nothing else was disturbed
at any Of the places visited, except
some liquor at the hotel. The money
haul was not a profitable one. how
ever, and comprised only some loose
change at a few of the places,
amounting to about $5, all told. En-
trance in each case was effected by
forcing open doors with jimmy.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
Sale OF Two Valuable Farms.

E. E. Marsh sold at executors sale
on Thursday afternoon in Warwick,
two valuable farms owed by the late
Benjamin j. Green, situated about
one mile south of that town. The
property known as the "Home
Farm" containing 1856 acres, improv-
ed by a handsome frame dwelling
with mansard roof, commodious barn,
stables, and all necessary outbuild-
ings, was bought by J. Frank Biggs,
for $14,575. The meadows /" farm,
containing 452 acres, improved by a
brick and frame dwelling house. sew
eral tenement houses, barns, stables,
etc., was sold to George w. Lockwood
for $1S,9S4.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

The officers and employees Of tn
Delaw are Railroad gave to theiI
friends pIanked shad dinner witt
ct cetera at Woodland Beach, Friday
Some 70 persons enjoyed their hospi
tality.
Frederick Gillespie, former re
sident of Middletown, died at hii
home in Wilmington this morning al
seven. o'clock. Mr.. Gillespie was
well known here. He was employed
as clerk at the National Hotel here
for several years and was a brother Of
Mrs. DR.. J. j. Wright, who died yes
terday at Warwick, Md.
A telegram received yesterday
afternoon brought news Of the serious
illness Of J. B. Maxwell, of this town,
who is now engaged in erecting a
large switchback railway on Staten
Island, N. Y. His father, Alexander
Maxwell, and also his wife left on the
4.26 train yesterday P. M. for Roches-
Ter, where he was staying when taken
ill. A telegram received this morn
ing stated that he was better.
! ~ Mrs. Helen g. Rice, Of Boston,
Mass, National Superintendent of
Juvenile work of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, will deliver
an address in the NJ. E. Church OF
this town on Friday evening, May 1S,
at 7.S5 o'clock. Her subject will be
Child in the Midst There will be
singing by the Loyal Legion of this
town. All persons are invited to be
present. A collection will be taken
to defray expenses.
- List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post Office, which can be
had by saying they are advertised;
Mrs. A. Duncan, Mrs. Matte Evans.
Edward Horner, Thomas Hawkins,
Miss Rebecca Lee, Wills Moore, Miss
Bertha Shortman, VIM. Smith, ESQ.,,
Conner Starger.
The Town Commissioners have
decided to increase the tax rate from
sixty-ive cents to one dollar on the
hundred dollars. The additional
revenue will be devoted to the i'm
provement Of the water works which
are found to be deficient in water
furnishing power. The increase win
be for one year only.
Ex-Secretary Bayard will prob
ably be q delegate to the Chicago Con-
vsntion from this county. Who his
will be is still problemati-
cal. Gov. Reynolds, r. r. Kenney,
DIR. B. L. Lewis and DR.. Nathan Pratt
are candidates for Kent and it is gem
orally conceded that Congressman
causey and A. P. Robinson, Esq, |
will represent Sussex.
- Cutting tables and the necessary
are now being erected in |
;he shirt factory and hereafter all the
used there will be cut out
md finished in the one building. A
lumber of new sewing machines are
'eing added and the factory placed
q perfect working order. It is now
.lmost certain that no further loss
+ time will occur on account OF scar
ity of material.
- A carrier pigeon ended its fight
londay by finding its way into the
bird story room of w 8. Lether-
ury's store through an open window.
he address, J. Nickels, ia Myrtle
venue, Brooklyn, N. Y, was found
on one wing of the bird and
be number, "165o5 "" on one Of the
mall brass rings fastened on each
,g. The bird was released at $50
clock this morning, and after
short absence returned to it's new
ONE.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
The Electric Light Troubles.

After having been shut down one
week, lacking day, the electric light
company started up again Saturday
evening. Since that time the lights
have been furnished as usual. No
new arrangement has been made
between the Town Council and the
electric light company, but the lights
were turned on merely at the request
Of the former body. The plant will
continue in operation under the
receivers management until sale is
effected.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
VIM. B. SHARP 4 CO,
Fourth and Market Streets.
pEa1sTER,s ORDER.

D DEGIsTER's ORDER.
III REGIsTzR's OyyTcR,
NEW CASTLE CouNTY, DEL,
February Is, 1892
Upon the application of James n. Buckle
st. Georges Hundred. in said county,
ed by the Register that the Administra-
OF Letters of Administration upon the es-
tate Of the deceased. with the date of grant
ing thereof by causing advertisments 70 be
posted within forty days from the date OF
such Letters in six OF the most public places
of the county of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate
to present the same, or abide by an Act of
Assembly in such case made and provided |;
and also cause the same to be inserted with
in the same period In the Middletown TRAN
SCRIPT, anewspaper published in Middletown
Del. and to be continued therein two
months.
Given under the Hand and Seal of Onice OF
the Register aforesaid, at Wilmington. in
New Castle County aforesaid, the day ana
j. WILKINS CooCH, Register.
NeTrcE.-Ail persons having claims against
the estate OF the deceased must present the
same duly attested to the Administrator
on or before February 18th, 1888, OF
abide the Act OF Assembly in ouch case
made and provided.
marl7-2m Administrators.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

Hon. GEORGE GRAY Of Wilmington
denies the rumor that he is an aspirant
for Presidential honors but states that
he is for Grover Cleveland, hear
and soul, and expects to do whatever
he can in his interest" Senator Cor.
man of Maryland voices the sentiments
of the Delaware statesmen and pre-.
diets the reelection of Cleveland.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
A Prospective New Electric Plant

SEsO @NO" A~@AAS A"sAo'
Mr.. Price, representing the West
inghouse Electric and Manufacturing
Co.. of Pittsburg spent Tuesday in
Middletown. He was here for the
purpose of selling the machinery for
a new Electric light plant should
such an arrangement become neces-
sary.
+, He also visited Odessa and is con-
sidering the feasibility Of lighting
both towns from one station. He was
entertained while here by representa-
tives Of the Board of Trade and met
a committee of the Town Commits
sioners.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
daln. 3. Sharp & 90.
Vm. B. Shalp&lo,
FOURTH AND MARKET.
FOURTH AND MARKET.

We handle China Mattings
very largely, and our most
popular goods have been the
jointless or seamless Damask
Mattings now so generally
used. There IS nothing cool
er or more pleasant than a
matted house, provided you
get good qualitiespoor Mat
tings being about the meanest
things you can put on the
floor.
The seamless Mattings being
the same on both sides, or
reversible. gives you the OPP
portunity to get double wear.
The regular stock styles are
in about thirty different pat
terms at very low prices.
White. 124c. per yd., "a per roll.
Fancy, 15c. per yd., $3.50 per roll.
Fancy, 10c. per yd., $3.50 per roll.
Fancy, 20c. per yd., $500 per roll.
Fancy, 25c. per yd., $500 per roll.
Fancy, 35c. per yd., $12 90 per roll.
Jointless, 20c. per yd., 81. so per roll.
Jointless, 90c. per yd., $40. 90 per roll.
Jointless. Site. per yd., $13. 90 per roll.
Jointless, SOC. per yd., $500 per roll.
We have a large lot of
Smyrna Rugs in all the sizes
and the very best goods made.
They run in price from soc to
$50 and are in unusually
handsome designs.
We also have those new
and stylish Byzantine Rugs in
the low tones which are very
desirable.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
New M. e. Church at DuIane,.

A cornerstone was laid at Dulaney,
Nd, on Sassafras and Massey's circuit,
last Sunday. The Rev. Fred E. McKinsey
is pastor. The Rev. William Wells Wolfe
Wilson, pastor of Smyrna M. E. Church,
aided the pastor in the exercises of the day,
which were attended by large audiences.
As many as 400 people were in attendance
in the afternoon, when the stone was laid.
The sum of 1922 was raised during the
day. The new church will cost about
81, 200 when completed.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

The temperance people of Dover,
were made very indignant on Wednes-
day morning by the discovery that
Judge Houston had granted a license
to sell liquor to L. G. L. Smith of that
town, and that Smith would open a
salooa on Lockerman street, a few
doors from the Bayard House.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
HOME
SPUNS
Are you going
to buy one this
season !? They
are the nonular

goods in light colors and
you can get more for
your money in looks and
comfort than in any 9TH
er kind of material. We
saw that this was to be
the great season for them
and made up and bought
an immense line of styles.
mostly in Sack Suits,
made with patch pockets
and flaps. You would
not think that you could
buy such suits made as
they are and of all wool
materials for $40, Sra
and SIS, but you can, and
we can fit and please.
we are positive in some
of them and will be
pleased to have you al
low US to try. If you
prefer dark colors come
in and look at our $Io
and $22 black and blue
serge suits; color and
goods guaranteed.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

The death of Mrs. M. n. Tilghman,
formerly of Laurel, and sister-in-law
to State Senator D. o. Moore Of Sussex
county. occurred at Norfolk, Va, on
Monday. The remains will be taken
to Laurel for burial.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

and Delaware canal, affording splendid
view of both, and your correspondent is in
formed by Mr.. E. A. Stout, the proprietor,
that the usual large number of summer
visitors are expected.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

Kent county's real estate is assessed at
s11, $50, 427, while the personal property is
assessed for S972, ,516. There are $500
voters on the poll List.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

TEN OR TWENTY ACRES. within or 8
j miles OF Middletown, suitable for light
trucking: Must be we'll fenced. Money
deci5-tf sos west rrontst., Wilmington
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12

Binder twine for all makes of Self
Binders at, 8. NJ. REYNOLDS 8 Co.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
E-L
DIED.

MEGARGEE-On the sth inst, at Spri pg
Lawn, Annie q. wife of NJ. Byron Megargee
and daughter Of Charles e. aud Emma
Clayton, aged 28 years.
Middletown transcript., 1892-05-12
THE MARKETS.

MIDDLETowN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. JoLLs.
wHEAT-No.2 2red 90INew cob Corn %
Timothy Seed 2Oo Yellow, sheiIed. case
oats. 05Oc