Middletown transcript., 1896-03-14
l1iddletown
.....In SO

commonwealth of that year, present
ed by Mr.. D. L. Dunning, may be q
interest in the way of reminiscence
among the older readers of the TRAN
SCRIPT:
MIDDLETOwN.-Af few days ago
We took ride as far down the railroa,
as the above named place, which is not
ed in song and story for the beauty o
its situation, the thrift of its citizens
and the spirit and vim of its politicians
The fact is, these latter appear to b.
getting quite warm in the collar, nov
that the nominations are approaching
and our old and respected friend, J. j.
of Wd.. has opened the political bal
and led out partner who appears by
the name of Mechanic.
There is no more beautiful country
in the world than that surinGn ling
Middletown 1t is highly cultivated
rich and populous, and her sons are
hospitable, generous, and brave, and
her daughters, lovely, susceptible, and
chastr. At the present time the wheat
is shucked up in rich and golden piles
the oats is waving in heavy masses
rank, tall and vigorous-the corn, in
tall thrifty and richly green stalks
gently nodding its graceful head shak.
ing its rich green leaves il. the passing
breeze.
Middletown for its extent and popu.
lation is one of the most business places
in the Slate below Wilmington. The
Delaware r. Road Co. have erected
here the largest depot in the State; it is
200 feet long, 40 feet wide and two
stories high, capable of storing 10000
to 60, 900 bushels of grain in the second
story, leaving the lower floor for freight
which is constantly occupied. The
ticket Office here is fitted mp in comfort
able and indeed in elegant style, with
convenient and separate saloon for
the ladies. The railroad does a large
freighting business to and from this
place in grain, cattle, produce, wood.
lime and merchandise; the receipts be-
ing, we are. informed, some $1,000 to
S. .00G per month for freight and pas
senger rates.
Mr.. Miles, Ticket Agent, and Mr..
Foss, Freight Agent, at this station
are first rate men; attentive, capable
and polite, and they cannot be surpas-
sed in the qualities requisite for their
station home or abroad.
At the depot, Watson & Smith have
just fitted up neat and handsome Res
turant, where passengers can be re-
freehed on the arrival of each train of
cars. These same gentle men conduct
very thrifty and lucrative business of
the same character in the village.
There is at Middletown three large
and handsome Churches-P Presbyterian
Methodist and Episcopal, oil in
most fourishing condition. n.-About one
mile north of the village, is the Forest
Cemetery, laid out in neat and hand
same manner. The town contains 4
Stores and Druggist establishment;
the latter conducted by Drs. M. & w.
II. Barr, the latter of whom being the
most prominent Physician, has most
extensive andlucratiye pratice through
outthe surrounding country. The merch-
business is conducted exten-
sive by the following gentleman;-M. {.
E. Walker, R. II. Watkins, Tatman s.
Lockwood, and J. A. Eliason, all Of
whom do large and paying business.
especially the latter, who sells, we are
informed, $4,000 worth of goods per
annum, which is large amount for
village of this size. The. other mer-
chants also, do a corresponding busi-
ness, but we are not advised as to the
amont.
Messrs. J. M. Cox & Brother carry
On in an extensive manner, the Coach
making business, turning out some
twelve vehicles per week, which for
beauty and style of finish. and MATER
ial are not surpassed by the first estab
lishments in our larger cities.
Smith & Culberlson conduct large
Wheelwrighting, Blacksmithing and
Horsesboeing busine $ and ale extinsive-
y patrouized by the inhabitants of the
.own and vicinity, and they ara indus
-rions, energetic and enterprisiug men.
Leatherbury, Buck & Co., lave a
large Iron Foundry, principally dsvot
ID to manufacturing Plow Castings,
which they turn out in great quanti-
les. They also conduct large
Wheelwrighting and Blacksmithing |
business in connection with their Foun-
Try.
A. r. Pennington carries on in the
most extensive manner, Wheelwright-
ng, Blacksmithing, Foundry and Ma
chine making business -manufactu res
III kinds of Agricultural Implements,
md has the largest establishment
n the State below Wilmington.
Joseph Earnest carries on quite ex-
lively, the Boot and Shoe business, and
le Is entirely one of the greatest Shoe
makers and speakers in the county,
Andrew Hushabeek, alse drives
leavy business in the Boot and Shoe
business, assisted by II IRAN Deal, who
re enterprising and industrious men.
Jesse Lake deals in Lime, Wool,
Goal, Grain, and speculation in Real
estate, and does first rate business.
Miss Susan Delaney has a very
andsolne and Neat Variety and Trim
ming store, and keeps large stock Of
rtlcles in that line. Il
Mrs. Riley also gives ait-ntion to /.