Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
HERE AND THERE.

There are sixty-eight schooners in port,
yet some go thirsty.
ENLISTED for the War" is being re-
hearsed twice day.
The season Of egg-nog and book beer
is radidly approaching.
Don't fail to read w. L. Stuart's new
advertisement in another column.
Florida tomatoes are in market, recall
ing the old novel "Red as a rose is she.n
Pale blue handkerchiefs with white
polka dots are the proper thing for men.
The chappies are now soaking their
winter ulsters to get out their spring coats,
No fashionable dinner party is complete
without two dollar-per- pound hot-house
grapes.
The Queen of Siam has the smallest
fe ct yet seen on any woman. She wears II
in boots.
The street scraper was out this week
and the streets now present better ap-
pearance.
The echo at the Eagles Nest" Killar-
ney, Ireland. repeats bugle note at least
100 times.
Liberty Bell will be shipped to Chicago
April 2S, guarded by councilmen and re-
serve policemen.
In year the food eaten by horse is
nine times his weight, that of cow nine
times, that of an OK six times.
Go to ]. B. Foard for Nickerson's fam
GUS fertilizers and Bissell Chilled Plows. A
full line of Oliver parts on hand.
-Woodchopping parties are amusing
Cape May county tN.JJ young people. The
men cut the wood and women pile it up.
If you miss the entertainment by our
amateurs on Monday evening next you'll
regret it very much. Get your seats early.
The young people Of Elkton will give
their Spring hop on Tuesday evening next.
A number of Middletown dancers will at
tend.
The annual election of officers of the
NJ. E. Sunday School on Thursday night,
resulted in the reelection of the old board
entire.
From the best authority obtainable the
assurance is given that Easter Sunday will
be one of the brightest days of the present
year.
"A carefully tanned deer hide, in fair
state of preservation, was found in the
centre of an old oak tree, which was lately
felled at Pulaski. Ind.
Shipments of corn this year from Phia-
delphia have fallen off 9, ,430, ,OO0bushels, from
which it would appear that there is still
good domestic field for the gold cure.
About 20 of our young folks will
participate in the Spelling Bee, next Tues
day. evening, and we are assured of
pleasant and profitable entertainment
Strange, isn't it, that when two men
are employed to dig a foundation or lay
new curb that a dozen or more men feel
called upon to stand by and superintend
the job.
where's the cheese?" asked man who
was looking for lunch in PHILADELPHIA
saloon. "Just out" replied the bartender.
walked out, presume. sadly suggested
the hungry man.
The ladies of the Seaford NJ E. Church
gave reception to their new pastor, Rev.
C. W. Prettyman last week. The new par
sonage was filed with the friends and
members of the congregation and bounti-
full donation was provided.
-RevJ D. Roberts, who has been local
preacher in the VI. E. Church for a number
of years. and having successfully passed the
prescribed four-year course of study, was
recommended for ordination to deacon's
orders, and on Conference Sunday received
ordination from Bishop Merrill.
A young society gent, fond of joke
had the tables turned on him about week
or so ago. He drove seven or eight miles
to see another fellows best girl expecting
the other fellow to be there, and to have a
big laugh at his expense. But he didn't
show up, and John is keeping in the back
ground.
"A wagon load of youth and beauty
fIom our town drove to Smyrna on Thurs
day evening to attend the revival services
that are still in progress at that place. Fine
roads, perfect weather AID q beautiful
moon have charms that are irresistible, and
u miles ride for company of six has
special attractions for the young.