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Middletown transcript., 1894-06-16
BRIEFS.

-Granulate sugar at Al cts at Mrs. A. s.
Adams
Fans in all styles and at all prices, a
Mrs. NJ. A. Barnett's.
-Mitts in all shades and styles to suit all
people and prices at Mrs. N. A. Barnett's.
-MILL1NERY.-Ar revelation of "the cor
rect" in stylish head wear. We have the
newest of the new, and you will be apt to
say we have outstepped even our pro-
gressive past Call and examine.
MRS A. NJ MCKEE.
For SALE.-Three thousand tomato
plants at 81 per thousand. Apply to
STROUD BROTHERS,
Beaston farm near Mt. Pleasant.
The New York Weekly Tribune and
the TRANSCRIPT for year, for only one dol
lar Send your subscription at once.
WALL BRUsHEs.-We always lead them
all in Wall Brushes, for variety, excellence
of quality and low prices. G. r. HUKILL.
-SPEcIAL:-Riding saddles for harvest.
Leather Nets, Lap Spreads. The best Hand
Made harness in the market for the money.
Wholesale and retail. Call and see,
At ]. G. PARKER.
Ice Cream for two Festivals and one
Picnic is our record for the week. Send in
your orders. Our Cream is the best. All
Styles at lowest prices. J. A. Harmon,
Townsend, Del
DIR. W. E. Barnard makes the announce
ment that he will be absent from his office
from June 18th to 30th inclusive.
A lady who is practical book-keepert
and accountant, and thoroughly qualified
for any clerical work, desires employment
in these lines. Business men and firms
wanting reliable person to straighten up
their books can secure her services by apply.
ing at the TRANSCRIPT Office.
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A Sf4n of Better Times.

When everybody is hoping for the return
of better times, each straw that shows the
wind to be blowing from that quarter, is
worthy of special notice. There is no ba-
rometer so reliable as the demand for goods.
Nobody buys stock for fun or for appear
ances.
Our advertisers, The Charles E. Hires
Company, of Philadelphia, transact busin-
ess, over very wide field,
dealing in every city, town, village and
cross roads in the country. They report
that the sales of Hires Rootbeer so far this
season are very much in excess of the same
period last year. When it is remembered
that their annual sales have before this
reached the enormous total of $780, ,27s
packages, which equals more than a gallon
for every family in the country, it would
seem at first thought that there is little
room for further growth. Thirst for it,
however, seems to be universal, as this
years report shows very large gain, indi-
eating that ere long the person who does
not drink Hires Rootbeer will be somewhat
of curiosity.
No temperance beverage has ever any
where nearly approached Hires Rootbeer
in popularity. Its wonderful success can
be accounted for only on the ground that it
is Just what the manufacturers claim-an
honest extract of natures most healthful
roots, which slakes thirst, improves health,
and pleases every member of the family
lis remarkable sale certainly proves that
millions enjoy Hires Rootbeer.
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PORT PENN.

An excursion of Italians spent the day a
Augustine Park" though the season will
not open until Monday. The switchbackt
which has suffered so much from the storm
is now being repaired.
Prof Randall, of the Lincoln University
will preach in the Presbyterian church on
Sunday 18th, on which occasion the COM
minion will be administered.
Childrens Day was observed here in all
churches The weather was perfect
and particularly after:
"Long days of storms and showers
OF signing winds and dripping bowers"
The Presbyterian Church was gracefully
adorned with roses, daisies, and profusion
of other flowers. DR.. Worden's exercise,
"Dike Builders" was used, being quite ap
pirate in a place like this where dikes
would be blessing. Rev. Mr.. Robinson
made an appropriate address, and the
whole service passed off WE'LL One of the
little girls, Miss Ethel Eaton, played the
piece do You Know That We are Build
ing" which was sung by the young child
rem. In the evening very elaborate SER
vice was successfully carried out in tn
Methodist church entitled "The Church of
the Future" There was large congrega-
ton and all enjoyed the occasion. At Zion
Mission they also had good service and
tookn collection amounting to $15.
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the drug store which will be finished and
newly stocked in about ten days. He has
also purchased the property of DR.. w. ".
Woods and expects to make this his future
field of practice. DR.. Woods will remove
to Philadelphia.
Mrs Unruh, wife of Joseph Unruii, q
farmer living OH the Vandyke farm near
town, died very suddenly of heart disease
on Thursday morning, Mrs. Unruh arose
and had eaten her break fast in apparent
good health and was attending to her
morning duties when without moments
warning was stricken lifeless. She was the
mother of two children who, with her hus-
band survive her. She was a member of
the NJ. E. Church of this town. Her fun
eral will take place from the residence of
her husband on Saturday at o'clock a. m.
Short services will be held at the house
when the remains will be conveyed by rail-
road to Bridgeville. The interment will be
in Bethel cemetery near there, services be-
ing held in the church conducted by Rev.
R. I. Watkins.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Miss Charlotte Clayton is the guest of
Miss Brady.
Thomas J. Conrey Jr. spent Sunday in
Wilmington.
Miss Lydia Truss was in Wilmington
part of this week.
Miss Alice Perry, of Wilson College, is at
home for the holidays.
Miss Bessie Cliff, of near Sassafras. is a
guest at James Hopper's.
Miss Lille Biddie, ofnea Earlville, spent
part of this week in town.
Miss Carrie Brady was entertained by
relatives in Trenton, N. j., this week.
Miss Laura Coleman is visiting among
relatives in Philadelphia and Chester.
Mrs, Daniel Graeber. of Philadelphia, is
being entertained by Miss Elsie Karsner.
Mrs. George Alexander and Miss Rena
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CHURCH NOTES.

st. James Episcopal Church, Port Deposit,
har secured a rector.
In the Presbyterian Church on next Sun
day evening the subject of the sermon by
the Rev. F. H. Moore will be "The Divinity
of Our Lord"
The first quarterly meeting of the confer
ence year will be held in the NJ. E. Church
on Sunday, June oath, when the Presiding
Elder, Rev. Alfred Smith will preach.
Bishop Foss, of the Methodi st Episcopa
Church, dedicated the new church at Hab-
nab, in Somerset county, five miles west of
Princess Anne, on Sunday last. Bishop
Foss also preached in Princess Anne.
If the weather is favorable the annual
serv ice will be held tomorrow at old st
Annes by the Rector Rev. Joseph Beers,
at 10. 80 A. NJ These services are always of
a highly interesting character, and the re-
union Of those who were wont to worship
them long years ago is one of the pleasant
features of the day.
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ROBBED THE LAUNDRY.
Two Colored Women Rifle Tong Lees


Two Colored Women Rifle Tong Lees
Pockets.
Tong Lee our chinese Laundryman
met with loss on Wednesday from two
colored women whom he had employed at
the Laundry. They were strangers in
these parts, seeking work, Tong employed
them, and they rewarded his favor by
going through his pockets and stealing his
money. He had set them to cleaning an
upper room, where they complained of
the heat and left suddenly, promising to
soon return; failing to do SO Tong began to
suspect them Of treachery, and upon exam
ing his pocket book which he kept in the
upper room. he found slO.2o m issing from
roll Of bank notes amounting to $40. A
warrant for the arrest of the women was
issued but no trace of them has as yet been
found. They purchased shoes from Mr..
Prettyman and left town.
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PERSONALITIES

Little Lines About Men and Women
and What They Are Doing.
Mrs. Joseph Parson has been quite sick
this week.
Miss Jarman spent Sunday in Dover
with Mrs B. 0. Payne.
Judge c. W. Cullen was the guest of
Mr.. S. c, Biggs on Sunday.
Miss Annie Barnard, of Chcswold is
visiting her Middlelown friends.
Mrs. T. A. Bordley. of Oxford, Pa,
spent Sunday with friends in town.
Miss Thala Frame is visiting her sis
ter Mrs Manlove Wilson in this town.
VIII Brady has returned from Swatf-
more College for the Summer vacation.
Mr.. Alex. Jarrell of Delaware City,
visited relatives in town on Thursday.
Mr.. William Budd, of Wilmington
spent Sunday at his home in Middletown.
Miss Ada Lock wood has returned home
from a lengthy visit to friends near Balti-
more.
Miss Ella Moore, of Greensborough.
Md, is visiting her cousin, Miss Daisy
Saudain.
Miss Addie Hazard spent Sunday and
Monday with Mrs. Henderson near Della
ware City.
Mr. +. Dawson and sister Miss Smithers,
Of Newark. we're guests at the VI. Z. Par
sonase on Sunday.
Misses Myrtle Houston and Eugene
Beasten returned home yesterday from a
visit to New York.
Miss Sybilla Jones went to Ocean Grove
this week and will spend month at the
Delaware Villa"
Hugh c. Browne attended the Com
mencement exercises at the Conference
Academy this week.
Mrs J. B. Messick returned home from
Philadelphia on Thursday, much benefited
by her stay in the city
Mrs T. H. Armstrong, Mrs. E. S, Jones
and Mrs. Vim. Green spent the day in Will
mington on Tuesday.
Mrs. Haaga widow Of the late Agustus
S. Haaga will continue the bakery business
at her husbands former stand in Elkton.
Mr.. A. G. Cox was confined to his
house several days this week, being quite
indisposed but is now better and at his
post.
Miss Mabelle Taylor, is guest of Miss
Bessie Murrey in Dover, and attended the
| Commencement exercises at the Conference
| Academy
Mr.. Harry Johnson has nearly recov-
cred from his recent injuries received from
the cars at Clayton, and is able to go around
with the aid of crutches.
| Mr.. Charles E. Ferris, the new ticket
agent has rented the house on Green street.
formerly occupied by McComb Clayton, and
moved his family here on Thursday.
Miss Draper, assistant principal Of the
New Castle schools and Miss Downey, also
teacher at New Castle were guests of Miss
Annie Maxw on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Louis Barnard has so far recovered
from his late illness as to be out again, and
was warmly greeted by his many friends
upon his arrival in Middletown this week.
Mrs. V. L. Culbertson and daughters
Messrs Dora and Jessie, and Mrs R. L.
Price started for Ocean Grove on Wednes-
day for the summer at the Delaware Villa
Their many friends wish them much sue.
in their undertaking.
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TOWNSEND TOPICS.

All our merchants report business very
dull
Elmer Webb, of Clayton, spent Thursday
with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roe entertained friends
from Smyrna on Sunday.
Miss Maud Smith, of Middletown, spent
Sunday with Miss Nina Scott.
MIS- Mamie Hutchison has returned from
a visit to relatives near Easton.
Rumor says we are to have two weddings
in our midst on the Goth of this month.
Miss Lille Reynolds, of Grcenspring is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. G. Finley.
Mr.. Voshell and wife, of Smyrna, spent
Sunday with Mr.. w. H. Money and family.
Frank and Robert Henderson, of Della
ware City, were the guests of Joseph Prit-
chard on Sunday.
The K G. Z. and the Jr. O. U. A. NJ. have
decided to attend the celebration at Dover
on the fourth of July.
Chldrens Day was observed here las
Sunday. The program entitled THE Bat
tie of Life was well rendered The crowd
was immense The collection an ounted to
$500.
The 81 and Sd rooms of the public school
closed yesterday. The principals room
will continue for another week in order to
prepare for commencement exercises which
will take place June 22d. Three students
will graduate.
On Tuesday evening the Ladies Aid met
at the residence of Mrs. Isaac Truax near
town. The society decided to enclose the
parsonage yard with all inexpensive wire
fence. Cur pars ,ns wife is greatly pleased
but we fear little Miss Eizebeth will be
very much put out about it.
Mr.. Isaac Truax has sold his farm near
here to Mr. J. T. Ellis, of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Truax will probably move to Smyrna,
and William Ellis, a brother of the pur-
chaser, will move on.the farm. We will be
sorry to lose Mr.. Truax as citizel He
has many warm friends here.
Mrs. Ann Townsend's funeral took place
on Friday of last week. Rev. t. Z. Bell
had charge of the services which were held
at the residence fher son, John Townsend.
Rev. F. +. Carpenter and Rev Herman
Roe assisted in the service. 1t was largely
by persons in the community and
also by many friends from distance.
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man and woman to stem this tide OF wrong
doing and save our young people.
,oc.,roJ 70 no Iamora lining

uOlIlS anu save oul yOuhso PSoPiS'
He then referred to the demoralizng
influence of the public. promiscuous
dance; their approval by professedly chris
tan people: the low state of morals, that
would allow the town to be billed with
semi-nude pictures of women from the
low, variety theatres of our cities, coming to
entertain our people; and all this and
more without word of rebuke from our
best and most influential citizens.
Pool rooms and gambling places did not
pass unhoticed, and the unmentionable
crime resorted to, to hide the shame and
disgrace of wrong doing. The speaker dis
missed this by referring them to any respec-
table physician who would give informa-
ton as to the grade of such criminality.
. The prompt action of our town autho-
rites for the protection of the community
from the danger of rabid dogs, was spoken
of in words of highest commendation. But
there were other perils that demanded as
prompt and decisive action, upon the part
of every well wisher of all classes OF
society.
In concluding his remarks the speaker
made an earnest and impassioned appeal
in behalf of the young who are exposed to
the danger of being contaminated by the
prevailing sins so destructive in their ten
dency.
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LITTLE LOCALS.

The little folks of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion will picnic at Silver Lake to-
day.
Wheat harvest will be on in full force
next week. The yield promises to be fair
and the question what viii the harvest be"
is not near as disturbing as what will the
price's be.
Our young professional men are boom
ing and getting themselves snugly fixed
variously. The young doctors are distanc-
ing the young lawyers and are taking the
lead. matrimonially at least.
Geo. W. Ingram, Real Estate Agent,
sold for Dr. Johnson, of Philadelphia, to
A. Woodall, the Peach Blossom Farm in
Cecil County, containing 665 acres; also the
Isaac Truax farm, at Townsend, containing
2Sl acres to ]. E. Ellis, of Philadelphia;
also the farm Of Wm. Budinkoph. at Black
Bird containing I75 acres to gentleman in
Ohio
-"Brag' Dr. Constable's shepherd dog,
died on Thursday from strychnine poison.
He was a beautiful collie, and possessed
rare intelligence; and was a constant at
tendant of DIR. Constable.s children. Every
body knew him and liked him, and it is
hard to believe that anyone designed to kill
him.
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Bungard are visiting among relatives in
Chester.
Miss Florence Egee, of Wilmington, is
the guest of her grand mother, Mrs S. E,
Dushane.
Miss Carrie Downings and Miss Draper,
of New Caste, were guests of Miss Steele
on Sunday.
Stanley Steele spent several days of this
week with Edgar Ellison, at his home near
st. Augustine.
Mrs. Charles Verdier and children and
Miss Ruby Hogge, of Norfolk, Va, are
guests at John Banks
Miss Mamie Steele has returned from a
very pleasant visit among relatives in New
Castle and Wilmington.
Mrs. Henri Lindsey attended the conf
mer cement exercises of the Wilmington
Commercial College on Tuesday
Edna Boulden, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bouldenof this town, was
welded shortly after noon on Tuesday to
Ansley D. Wheaton formerly of Chinco-
league Island but now of Newark N. J.
Shortly before noon the relatives and few
intimate friends of the family assembled in
the parlor where the knot was tied by the
Rev S. NJ. Perry. The bridal party moved
from the foot of the stairway into the pres
ence of the clergyman to the strains of the
Lohengrin wedding march, rendered by
Miss Bessie Cliff, very intimate friend of
the bride. The bride was beautiful in a
gown or white satin trimmed with point
lace. In her hand she carried bride roses,
Mr.. Lou Wheaton, of Baltimore, brother
of the bride was best man, and Miss Sarah
Spence, of Newark, n. ]. was brides maid,
her gown being nile green crepon, Miss
Ruby Hogge, maid of honor, was at
tired in gown of white silk null and lace.
Mist Nellie Walsh, of Philadelphia, was
flower girl and wore pink silk. Immed-
lately after the ceremony the party pro-
ceeded to the dining room where an eabo-
rate wedding breakfast was served. The
house was decorated with roses, dasies
smilax and ferns, the principal piece being
aswinging bell made of choice roses, sus-
pended from the ceiling under which
the bride and goom stood. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh. of
Philadelphia, Mrs. Charles Verdiiier, Of Nor
folk Va, Miss Wheaton. of Chincoteague
Island Mr.. and Mrs. James Boulder, Mr..
and Mrs Henri Boulden, Miss Bessie Boul
den Mrs. ]. P. Steele, Miss Mamie Steele,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Banks, Mrs, Sarah
Hogge, Messrs Alice and Nellie Boulden,
Mrs. II. II. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Oakley
Barwick, Mr.. and Mrs. James Hopper, Mrs
FrankWilliams, Mr.. John NJ. Reed, Misses,
Florence and Emma Reed. Elsie karsner
Mary Ellison, Bessie Conrey Alma Bou-
chelle, Ella Conrey, Carrie McIntire, Ben
nett Steele, Fred McIntire. and many
others. A large number of beautiful bridal
presents were received. including jewellery
service, bric-a-brac and fine linen.
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SONS OF DELAWARE.
The Society Contemplates the Educa-
tion of Young Men.

| The Society Contemplates the Educa-
tion of Young Men.
The Sons of Delaware held their second
quarterly meeting of this year on the 7th
inst, at their beautiful new quarters in the
Betz building, Philadelphia. 1t was truly
an event to be remembered, and will mark
the beginning of new era in the annals of
the society.
A pleasant incident was the presentation
by N. 8. Barratt, Esq, of photograph of
Barratts Chapel, one of Delaware's old
land marks, under whose roof many of her
greatest sons have worshipped, and in whose
cemetery the uames of her Oldest families
may be traced through many generations.
This appropriate gift was most gracefully
accepted by Mr.. Luther Martin, Jr., Chair
man of the House Committee; and Rev.
Dr.. G.. W. Buoy, DIR. ]. E. Garrettson, the
well known surgeon and writer. added
much to the pleasure of the evening by an
address and presentation to the society of
complete set of his books. Mr.. Richard
Fisher commented upon the great social
advantages of the society, but thought
there should be a wider scope of useful
ness given the organization, and to that
end suggested that the society should ex-
tend not only welcome to its visitors from
Delaware, but also have as its object, the
education of young men from the State
who otherwise could not secure it, and
further to assist Delaware boys in getting
situations when they come to this city. The
suggestion met with favor, and a motion
was made and carried that committee be
appointed to draft such changes in the
Charter and Bylaws which would enable
the Society to cnter into this noble work,
than which none is more commendable.
After the adjournment of the business meet
ing, the Chairman of the House Committee
on behalf of the Art Committee, opened for
inspection of the members, an elegantly fur
nished ladies reception room. Too much
praise cannot be awarded to the Art Com
mittee for their exquisite and faultless
taste shown in the appointments Of this
room. The handsome mahogany furniture
upholstered in leather is of the finest EN-
pire design.
The attendance was large and apprecia-
tive, some of whom were the following
DR.. J. E. Garretson, DR.. w. Joseph Hearn,
DR.. ]. Bardeen Cooper, Rev. C. W. Buoy,
Avery D. Harrington, N. S. Barratt, David
Wilson Chambers, Presley E. Chambers,
Frank A. Dingee, DR.. D. N. Connor, L--F.
CIawson, John L. Clawson, 8. P. Wiltbank,
DR.. Thos o. Mock, William F. Cooper,
Luther Martin, Jr.. Richard Fisher, War
rem Harper, w. A. Lacy, DR.. Napoleon Hick-
man, DR.. Charles S. Hearn, DR.. Frank B.
Hazel, E. Walter Harrington. John H. Lof-
land, Alter Megear, William Henry Marvill,
Henry C. Manlove, Thos. ]. Reynolds, Geo,
c. Shakespeare, Charles NJ Tatnall, Samuel
NJ. Wray, Captain William A. West E. B.
NAPLES; Andrew NJ. Bye, T. Fernely Brooks
William F. Deakyne, w. s. Emerson, John
]. Hoffecker. H. F. Hepburn, Rev. Mr.. Hall.
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w. o. Stack at Rehoboth.

Mr.. w. o. Stack left town yesterday for
Rehoboth, where he will have full charge
of the R. R. station during the season
which has just opened. In the Autumn he
expects to enter the Maryland University
in Baltimore where he will study dentistry,
which will be his chosen profession. Mr.
Stack has been a resident of Midd letown
for seven years, in the employ of the R. R.
company, and for the past three years has
been the Ticket Agent. In whatever capac-
ity he has served, has been very capable and
has the esteem of all who know him as an
exemplary young man. We regret to lose
him. Mr.. G. E. Ferris of Laurel succeeds Mr..
Stack as Ticket Agent, and Elmer Horsey
takes Mr.. Ferris place at Laurel.
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A NEW MARCH.
A Special Musical Gift to All Readers
nRAni. Panar.

A Special Musical Gift to All Readers
ofOur Paper.
The very latest musical composition to
enlist popular approval is "The Broad
Street Conservatory March," composed by
young Philadelphian, Roland II. Smith,
pupil of the popular institution to which
his work is dedicated. 1t is highly inspir-
ing, suggestive as it is of the popular
marches written by Sousa. 1t has been
played by all the leading theatre orches-
tras, and concert bands of the Quaker City,
and its fame is spreading SO rapidly that it
will undoubtedly become the favorite at all
the seaside and mountain resorts, especially
as it forms an admirable "two-step." The
piano part of this excellent march has just
been issued, and through special arrange
ment with the author we are enabled to
present copy free to every reader of this
paper who will send name and address, en-
closing this notice and cents in stamps to
cover mailing and postage, to the Broad
Street Conservatory of Music, 1881 South
Broad Street, Philadelphia. The retail
price of the March is 40 cents and this is an
offer that should be appreciated by our
musical friends.
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Graduates From Goldey's.

A class numbering "a was graduated
from Goldey's Commercial College in w il
mington on Tuesday evening, among whom
were Lindsey Cochran, from Middletown,
Andrew Eliason and w. E. Eliason of Mt
Pleasant Harry ]. Ellison of Summit
Bridge, II. A. Lindsay, Chesapeake City,
Lizzie Mallalieu, Millingaon, Frank w.
Perkins Clayton, A. E. Wilson, New Castle,
Effie NJ. DeCausey, St. Augustine. The ex-
ercises were held in the Opera House, and
were attended by many friends and rela-
tives of the pupils. DR.. G. E. Reed, of
Dickinson College made the annual address.
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Primary commencement.

The closing exer cises at Mrs. Heaton's
Primary School yesterday were very inter-
esting, and the pupils all acquitted them
selves with credit: Recitations, songs and
other exercises made up the programme
which was enjoyed by parents and friends
Among those who participated in the exer-
cises were Mary Williams, Justine Peverly,
Helen Brady, Mary Nowland, Herbert
Gfhannbiaii,e, Lloyd Rratton Douglas Lock
wood and others.
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COWS KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Eight Beautiful Jerseys Struck and
Other Damage Done.
Henry Higgins a farmer in Red Lion
Hundred near Delaware City had eight
Jersey cows and one horse killed by light
ming on Monday night. The herd was in
the field when the fatal bolt wrought such
disaster. Mr.. Higgins makes a speciality of
breeding Jersey cows and took much pride
in his flock of thoroughbreds.
Lightning also knocked off the gable
end of the barn of Mr.. Biddle at Bear sta
ton. Fortunately there was no hay in it
or there would probably have been fire.