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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-08-17

i have tested 1t personally, and know that for
Dyspepsia, BI!icusness and Throbbing Headache,
It - tic best medicine the world ever saw.'-H
II J..Es. Macon. Ga.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
AT THE CIRCUS.

Huntings Colossal Shows to Exhibit
Here ON September 80.
Mildletown Is to have a circus, and
Huntings' Colossal Shows will furnish the
attraction. 1t will appear in MiddIetown
on September 30. Read what the Provi-
dence, tR. ~ Bulletin says about it, and
then 60 and see it yourself.
Notwithstanding the threatening aspect
of the weather this forenoon, the country
people focked to town in great numbers to
take in the Hunting circus, taking good
care to have hogs fed and the chores done
in time to get in and see the parade at 10
a. m. Bigger parades there have been, but
that Of this morning is highly creditable.
The open dens of wild animals were wide
open, tile two bands blew as vigorously as
they we're expected to, and the elephants
camels, ponies, etc, deported themselves
with becoming dignity.
The open air exhibition after the parade
was about what is usually seen, and the
sideshow was particularly interesting and
attractive.
A COON sized audience witnessed the
afternoon show and said it was good. 1t is
clean show. Everybody can see all there
Is to be seen, and every act from that of the
star rider to the least important speciality is
we'll worth seeing.
Careful observation failed to reveal any
thing but the most irreproachable conduct
on the part of all employees. We all like
to be we'll treated, whether it is at hotel
or circus, and polite attention and an evil
dent desire to please will ensure success to
any undertaking that depend upon public
patronage. There will probably be full
house-or full tent, raLher-this evening"
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23

at length. As result of this conference
it has been decided to build an addition to
the factory half, the size of the present
structure, and lease the buildings to Young,
Smyth, Field & Co., at an annual rental
of 500.
This addition will cost about $1,000, of
which sum the present employees of the
factory have subscribed about $4OO.
The enlargement of the factory means
the employment of more hands and an
increased amount of money for home circr-
lation. which fact should be especially con-
sidered by our merchants and they should
subscribe literally TO the stock, SO as to
ske# their affeffEeeia..i aff Hen fer enc ef the
prime factors of Middletown's growth and
prosperity.
Not only does the merchant derive
benefit from this industry, but the artisan
and laborer as well. who are not standing
back to help tn $ improvement for our
general good.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
You always get your groceries fresh at A.
s. Adams.
Church Dedication.


The new Methodist Episcopal Church,
known as ST. Paurs. at Johnstown, Md, on
Cecilton charge. was dedicated on Sunday
last This is the second oldest society in
Cecil county, having been organized in 1773.
This new church takes the place of a
structure built many years ago on the site
of one of the first preaching places of the
Methodists on the Eastern Shore of Mary
land. Asbury and other of the early
Methodist itinerants preached at Johns
town.. Benjamin Abbott preached with
great success at this place in the closing
year of the last century. The building of
the first church was near where the new
building now stands. A large con-
course of people were present last Sunday.
Two of the preachers who were announced
to be present were unable to do so In the
morning Rev. Mr.. Prettyman preached.
In the afternoon, Rev. r. !. Watkins, of
Odessa, and in the evening, Rev. T. A. FL
O'Brien, of Fairmount, preached. A col
lection sufficient tn cover the Indebtedness
of the Chureh-about 81, ,l00-was raised,
for the greater part being given in cash.
This shows the liberal spirit of the people
there when it is stated that nearly all this
amount was given by persons in the i'm
mediate neighborhood.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
PENINSULA RAILROADS.

Demand for B. and o. Extension--C Conn
petition Wanted.
Again the question of the proposed rail-
road extension connecting the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad directly with Elkton,
Chestertown, Easton and other points down
the peninsula is being agitated, and it is
said that the proposed extension is being
practically considered by prominent bust
ness men in several of the counties as well
as by railroad men. There is crying de-
mand for more facilities on this peninsula
and the sooner there is more competition
in the matter of railroad facilities the
better it will be for the farmers and fruit
growers Of the entire peninsula. At present
one corporation controls nearly all the
lines which traverse this peninsula and the
people are compelled to submit to any
rates they may wish to impose upon them.
This fact mas been fully demonstrated
this season. Fruit-growers have been
compelled to pay freight charges which are
absolutely beyond all sense of reason, and
these charges have been so excessive that
the entire profits of the melon business
have been absorbed to pay them. This
week melon-grower in Wicomico received
returns from several cars of melons, the
gross sales of which amounted to 1851.
From this the grower received check for
$19l as his net proceeds. The freight
charges were $513 This ought to be cor
rected. Something must be done for the
relief of the people or the business of
growing fruits and vegetables will be q
thing of the past All efforts to induce
the railroads to give relief seem to have
failed, and the next best thing to do is to
push the matter of increasing facilities by
building competing line down the penin-
sula.
1t is well-established fact that competi-
ton not only gives better facilities in the
way of more rapid transportation, but also
lower rates. An extension of the Baltimore
and Ohio down this peninsula will bring
relief to the over-burdened people, for then
the one company which now has a
monopoly of the trade will be compelled to
lower rates or lose the business.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
rowNsESD TOPICS.


Mr. George Hart is quite sick with malar-
ial fever.
Walter Reynolds of Clayton has been
visiting relatives in town.
Capt. Virgins has rented the dwelling OF
James Carton and will occupy il in short
time.
Rev. Herman Roe preached in the NJ. E.
church at Odessa, on Sunday morning and
evening.
1t can be said 10 the credit of our merch-
ants that there are ne cigarettes sold in
town. Good for Townsend.
A number of young folks went from here
to Middletown on Wednesday evening to
witness Killarney and the Rhine.
Wm. Strong of this place is suffering
from lung trouble and has gone to the
Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, for
treatment.
Hettie Carpenter member of the prim-
ary department. of the school, had slight
fall on Friday which resulted in broken
collar bone.
Charles Burns recently from the West,
but some years ago resident of this town
has decided to return and engage in the
business Of blacksmithing.
Mrs. Mary Carter has improved her
property by making new side walk on
the front. A number of property holders
on Walnut street are also making side
walks.
The ladies Of the church held meeting
on Tuesday evening and decided to hold a
poultry and oyster supper on the Is. 10 and
90. of Oct. There will be Bazaar in con-
nection with it.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
THE HARVEST MOON

On Monday Night the Full Moon VIII
Shine as In Days of Yore.
The September moon is known as the
Harvest Moon, In Great Britain. Sep
tember isthe harvest month, and the full
moon of This month is SO called from that
fact. But the name is not inappropriate to
our own section. for the gathering in of
fruits and grains is still in progress,
Many farmers, hoy of generation.
back remembers those glorious September
nights when all hands were called upon to
turn in and ''tie up blades while the dews
were falling aud the corn blades that had
been stripped from the stalk during the
day. were pliable in the danpness and
easily made into bundles. How sweet the
smell of the fodder What music the rustic
of the cornl This September moon may
bring back memories of those days, but
that is all there is left of them-the mena-
ory and the. moon, There are no more
blade pulIings or tyings, and all the farm
rules Of 90 years ago have had a general
revision.
But the peculiarities Of the Harvest Moon
remain the same. One feature isrthat it
rises several nights near the same hour in
stead Of an hour or more later each night
In the higher latitude Of Great Britain the
phenomenon is much more striking. AT
the equator there is no difference between
this and other full moons. The harvest
moon Is due to the fact that at the time Of
the autumnal equinox the full moon, which
is necessarily opposite the sun, is in that
part of its orbit which makes the least pos
sible angle with the eastern horizon at the
point where the moon rises In conss.
quence there is an unusual proportion of
moonlight during September. On the 25th
inst, the moon will rise at or near sunset.
5.5l o'clock, ON the 26th at 6.23, and at $50
on the 9th.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
BERTHA $. RoBERrs.

3
Her Death in the Morning of Life
Blow to her Parents aud Friends.
Bertha s. Roberts, only daughter. of
Charles s. and Lydia Roberts, died at her
home in this town on Sunday night, after
brief illness of typhoid fever, aged IS
years and one month.
She was very thoughtful, womanly girl,
ambitious and studious and almost from
infancy mature beyond her years.
Her early death, in the very morning of
life is great blow to her parents, who have
the tenderest sympathy of their friends,
The loss of dutiful child is a great sorrow,
and but for the knowledge that she is
Safe in the Glory Land" her death would
be irreconsilable.
Her funeral took place from the residence
Of her father on Wednesday afternoon.
her pastor Rev. N. II. Browne officiating
assisted by Rev. Alfred Smith and Rev. F.
II. Moore. Interment at Forest Cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended by her
school mates and Sunday School associates
and friends of her family.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
DELAWARE CITY.

Jesse Gardner is very III
Miss Maggie Moneys health is inprov-
ing
Rev Mr. aassusr spent Thursday IN VIII
mington.
Samuel Ford, Of Key Castle, was ntown
on Thursday.
Conductor Ferguson and family are doing
the Worlds Fair. s
There win be service in the Presbyterian
church on Sunday
Miss Annie Ware is suffering from the
effects Of another fall.
Mrs. Mary Moore is visiting her mother
Mrs. Margaret Hunter.
Mrs benjamin W. Dunlap is visiting re-
latiyes in Philadelphia
Mrs. Lydia scane has returned from a
visit of several months In Philadelphia.
We were n1isinformed in regard to Mrs.
Swans condition. She is still quite sick.
Mrs. Samuel Reeves will leave Delaware
City this week en- route for the Worlds
Fair.
Miss Annie Hickey returned on Wednes-
day from visit TO Chesapeake City and
elsewhere.
The old Buckley house which has been
purchased BY +. Bruna, is being thorough
" yrepaired.
Mrs. Emma Robertson has returned
from protracted visit 10 relatives IN
Alliance. Ohio.
Benjamin w Dunlap is staying in VIII
mington for the purpose Of attending court
being one of the grand jurors.
Mr.. Nehemiah Burris, of Middletown and
Mrs. William Burris, Of Washington, d @.
spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs Alex.
FARRELL.
John Swan who has been spending several
weeks with his mother has resumed his
duties as engineer on the steamer AIsen-
bourne.
Miss Annie Hunter has returned from
Ocean Grove. Miss Hunters season was
successful one as proprietor Of the Diamond
State House.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
MARCUS HOOK.
collector Townsend visits the Landing

Collector Townsend Visits the Landing
and Finds Everything, o. K.
Collector Townsend visited the wharves
at Marcus Hook, Thursday morning, which
have just come under his jurisdiction. He
found everything very pleasant there. He
had visit from General Superintendent
Arnold, who has charge of both the large
oil works there.
1t was found out that the oil people are
SO well pleased with being in Delaware
jurisdiction that they are not only build
ing additional bulkhead but also another
refinery.
The managers are pleased over the fact
that the taxes I'm Delaware are not so heavy
as in Pennsylvania. Besides they are freed
from the taxes of Marcus Hook borough.
The ship Fischer cleared Thursday with
1900 barrels of oil for London. One of
the ship-masters was in the customs Office in
Wilmington. He expressed his qualification
over the small amount of red-tape that is
undergone in the Wilmington Office and
the facility with which he got his clearance
papers.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
FROM THE DELAwAnE BUILDING.
what Middletown Lady Thinks of
the Fair.

What a MtddIetOWn Lazy 1HiHAAS Va
the Fair.
Having heard so much Of the difficulties
attending the enterprise when the Della
ware State Building was in process of con
struction, was hardly prepared to find
such a perfect little gem as / found upon
entering this handsome building. It Is in
deed as pretty as can be, and my feelings
were a mingling of pleasure and surprise.
There are spacious verandahs around the
entire building, beautiful parlors and re-
ception rooms, all so tastefully arranged
and gracefully presided over by Mrs. Caleb
Churchman, Of Wilmington, and Miss Ida
Bacon, Of Laurel. Great credit is due these
ladies, for right royalty do they extend the
hospitalities Of our native State to all who.
enter these portals.
Among the furnishings are many quaint
relics, beautiful paintings and antique
bric-a-brac.
The register was one article that claimed
my special attention, and as / looked over
the list of the numerous visitors, the fami-
liar names Of many of our Mid
dletown friends were viewed with interest.
The home papers were also an attraction,
and indeed everything about the Delaware
building isso cozy and homelike that find
it one of the most pleasant places at this
great Modern Mecca.
The state buildings are all things of
beauty, Iowa's being one of the most beau
tiful in design and artistic in decoration.
The people of the various states as they
gather at their respective buildings also
furnish interesting studies for the observer
Of human nature, for after all the greatest
study of mankind is man.
l would that this great exposition might
be lasting memorial, that all the people
might have the opportunity to come and
zee it. Nothing could be more educating
to old and young.
The scenic effect at night, with myriads |
of electric lights, is indescribable; one must
behold it to appreciate it. The pleasure
and the profit to be gained here. well repays
'or any sacrifice that can be made in order
% visit this marvel of ages-the Columbian
Exposition.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
KILLARNEY AND THE RHINE.
A Play With Plot Interpreted b


A Play with Plot interpreted By
First-cIass Artists.
The opening of the Opera House for the
season of 49, 'g4 was an auspicious event,
and Manager Mcintyre exercised excellent
judgement in booking his opening attrac-
ton. 1t is not often that residents ofthe
Peninsula have the pleasure of listening to
star. whose earliest thoughts and boy
hood days are connected with home life on
the Peninsula In Mr.. TooIe, whose excel
lent company entertained our citizens on
Wednesday night, such pleasure was
afforded us, as that gentleman is grand.
son Of Capt l. s. Speights, Of Westoyer,
on the Eastern shore of Marylands and is
proud Of the fact that he comes from the
Peninsula.
Killarney and the Rhine is a melo-
drama, in which Mr.. Toole essays the char
acter of German Wanderer in the Emer.
aid Isle. where he falls deeply in love with
! Ely O'Neip' pretty Irish colleen, but his
native shyness restrains him from telling
her.
There is plot to wed rich heiress by
the Commander Of the barracks, who does
not stop even at murder to accomplish his
end, and endeavors to fasten his crime
upon the man whom the heiress loves.
The play is full of startling situations and
ludicrous sayings in which the German
figures prominently. It'll clean. and free
from yulgarity. The soubrette part is in
the hands Of Miss Minnie Jarbol, who is
a talented young lady, and with Mr.. TooIe
delights the audience with several catchy.
songs in excellent voice. Everybody was
delighted, and none more so than Comedian
Toole himself, at the warm reception ten
dered him, and he says he'll come back
again to see his Middletown friends.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Frank 3. Howard spent Sunday IN Will
mington.
Some Of our young men are still holding
on 70 their large straw hats.
Delmar smithers has returned to the
Maryland University, Baltimore.
Miss Carrie Brady has returned from
visit among Middletown relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. n Bouchelle spent Tuesday
and Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Ansley Wheelton, Of Chincoteague
Island. is guest at the Park Hotel.
Harry Hopper. Of Havre de Grace. visit
ed his uncle. T. B. Hopper; few days
last week.
Henry Lindsey, who attends Goldey's
Commercial College in Wilmington, spent
Sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs G. o. Massey and daughter.
of Philadelphia. are spending . few days at
their farm near town.
Mrs. John Reed and daughters Minnie
and Lucy and Miss Elsie Karsner are visit
ing relatives in Philadelphia.
The members of the Presbyterian Sunday
School gave a delightful picnic to Birds
Landing on the canal, By the ting Ash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rosin and daughter
and Miss Rosin, of Philadelphia. we're the
guests of Mrs. Henry Jones on Sunday.
$ Mrs. G. w Loveless and two sons and
daughters left on Saturday night for Law
renee Station, N. ]. on visit to her
husbands father and other relatives.
James Hopper shipped about 5000 tonia-
to cans for R. J. Grier and Co. of oxford.
Pa, by barge Katie in tow of tug Wistar,
to a party in chestertown, Kent county,
Nd.
While passing from the stern of the tug
Wistar to the barge Katie, John Caleb
missed his footing and fell into the creek,
but fortunately the tug wasn't in motion
and he was pulled out BY some men who
happened to be on the wharf.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23

as eager and anxious throng as that which
gathered at the depot and awaited the COM
ing Of the train that bore that iong-looked
for engine.
Tears of joy welled up in the eyes OF the
assembled throng and brave men wept on
the bosoms of their companions as the
train came steaming down the track? 1t
was q trying ordeal. Day after day had
they longed for its coming. and day after
day the disappointing words of the hard
hearted freight agent. Haven't heard any
thing from it" greeted their ears. But now
that it had actually arrived, the sudden
relaxation from the great strain they had
undergone was too much for their weak
condition.
Barely had the cars been side-tracked
before the crowd climbed all over them
each anxious to be the first to salute the
new monarch.
The members of the Light and Water
Commission gathered on the porch Of
Secretary Jolls' Office and with uncovered
heads gazed upon this mammoth piece OF
machinery whose delay in coming had
caused them SO much annoyance and
trouble from our good citizens, who almost
hourly asked the question: When is the
engine comingf"
But 1t is here at last, and soon its pulse
throbs will be vibrating as its wheels re-
voIve and transmit the power to the two
large dynamos that have silently awaited
the moment when they could give vent to
their joy with snaps and spatterings, set the
current going through the wires, and dispel
the gloom that has set like pail upon
Middletown since February last.
II is fine piece Of work; and there is no
reason why it should not be, for has it not
taken the Stearns Manufacturing Company
Zone OF the largest of its kind in the worid)
nearly five months TO build ita
Now that it is here there should be no
delay in getting it transferred to its new
home in that handsome brick structure
erected by the Light and Water Commits
sion especially for its use. and where its
compositions. the dynamos, have been
awaiting its coming.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
PRICE, B CENTS
PORT PENN.
Master Freddy Bender IS quite sick with
typhoid fever.

Master Freddy Bender IS quite sick with
typhoid fever
Mr.. TT. Dilworth. though still out Of
health, is more comfortable.
Everyone enjoys this perfect autumn
weather and moonlight nights.
Rev. Mr. Given was too III on Sunday to
hold service at the IL n Church III the
morning. The Presiding Elder conducted
the afternoon services. &
IN the Presbyterian Church, no Sabbath
School vas held on account of The freshly
painted lecture room Nj. Weidman being
stiIl absent, one Of the elders read seffaon|
in the morning. after which congfesa-
tional meeting was held The lecture room
has been very handsomely painted, The
walls are cream, With delicate border ex-
tending upon The ceiling, which i palest
blue. Messrs Isaac Wilson. Stewart and
Ingram, Of Middletown, did the work, and
everyone expresses satisfaction with the
result.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
CRACKED HIS SKULL.
Ned C.ammfIe Gets Even with Nat
Wilson with a Club.

Ned CammfIe Gets Even With Nate
Wilson With Club.
Ned Cammile and Nate Wilson are two
colored men employed on the farm of the
late Cuthbert Green near town. who have
for some time been at skies and sevens with
each other. On Thursday evening as they
were doing their chores, the two started
afresh their little quarrel, which for Wilson
terminated badly. After an interchange of
words, Cammile became greatly incensed
and struck Wilson over the head with a
bludgeon. and cracked his skull. The in
jureG man was brought to Middletown by
Mr.. John Green and taken to DR.. Vaughan's
office where his wounds were dressed, after
which he was removed to his home.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
Personals.

| f6E'5On akSs
Miss Peterson, Of Philadelphia, IS visit
ing Mrs. J. C. corbit.
william Rhien, of Bridgeton, is spend
ing this week at home.
Miss Tybout, Of Philadelphia, is the
guest Of Mrs. d. w. Corbit.
Miss Ollie Paynter, Of St. Georges is
spending this week in town.
Rev. Herman Roe, Of Townsend, preach
ed in the NJ E. Church on Sunday
Mr.. Frank Baker and wife, of Philadel-
phia, are the guests Of J. G. Baker.
Mrs Eliza Appleton has returned from q
visit to J. II. Hoffecher at Smyrna.
Robert W. Mobray, Of Cambridge, Md,
spent few days last week in town.
Miss Bertie Dickinson. Of the Dover Con-
ference Academy, spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. Sarah e. Polk who has been spend
ing the summer at Saratoga has returned
home.
Miss Ella Walker who has been visiting
Mrs. 3. s. Brooks returned to her home in
Philadelphia.
Rev. r. 1. Watkins assisted in the dedica-
ton Of the new NJ. E. Church at tJohntown,
Md, on Sunday.
Mr.. T. G. Enos and wife, of Hayre de
Grace, Nd, were the guests Of Jos. 81. Enos
part of this week.
Miss Anna Lord, of Philadelphia, who
has been visiting Miss Annie E. Lord has
returned to her home.
Miss Emma benjamin, of Philadelphia,
who has been the guests of Mrs. II. B.
Rhodes returned to her home on Thursday.
Our Public Schools win open Monday,
the new building having been completed
with the exception Of painting. which will
be done as soon as possible.
Rev John Shape. wife and daughter Of
BustIeton. Pa, Master Thomas Shape, and
sisters Misses Sallie and Eta. of Chester,
Pa, who have been the guests of Mrs. II
J. Shape, have returned to their respective
homes.
st. Paul's M. e. Church, Rev. Irving
Watkins pastor. Sabbath services. 1890 q.
M, and 7:s0 p. m. Morning theme-"C Chris
tian Fidelity the Key to Life Eternal =
Evening theme Looking Backward. I"
Sunday School p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-23
First of the Season .

The first fall festival was given by the
members and friends of Armstrong;
Chapel on Thursday evening, and netted
the chapel fund $iS. The success attendant
upon this festival has 80 elated the man
ayers that they decided to repeat it last
evening. The menu consisted of cold
turkey and chicken; chicken salad; oysters
in every style; bread butter and coffee; ice
cream and cakes.