The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-22
THROUGHOUT DELAWARE.
ClayinOnt..

very i'll for several weeks, is improving
somewhat, but is now having trouble
with his eyes.
A trial heat was held on the fair
grounds on Monday, and several horses
showed good speed.
Harry Jaugllead is hobbling around
with a lame foot caused by his horse
stepping on and crushing it.
Mrs. James Ewing, who has been con-
fined to her home for some time, is again
able to be about.
Miss Rebecca Myres is confined to her
home with severe attack of measles
Miss Pauline Start, Of Smyrna. Del,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fl. {.
Wheaton.
Miss Sarah Miles was the guest OF Miss
Catherine Buens, OF Wilmington. on
Sunday last.
A concert is to he given at the McCay
Memorial NJ. T.. Church, Boothwyn, on
Thursday evening, under the direction
of Mrs. Thomas Minshall and James
Watson The exercises will consist of
musical and literary selections.
There is a report that the new trolley
line will not run down the Post Road,
from Iinwood to Clavmont, but 60 out
Of Chester on Ninth street or Seventh to
Lamokin, thence to Linwood on the
road from Trainer. After leaving Lin
wood to follow the road above the Post
Road to Claymont, thence down the pike
to Wilmington. This would avoid cross
ing the p, W. X b. Il. R. at this place
and save somewhat in trestle works.
Emil @. Haas, well known here. has
received an offer of 5000 Il month to 60
and manage silver mine near Johannes
burg, Africa. lIe loves this part of the
country so well he is loath to accept the
position.
The Adams Express Company. who
have an office in Chester. are having l2O
new wagons built at factory in New
York. Two of these new wagons are to
be sent to Chester for use there.
Rev. George J. Major, who left Clcs-
ter several months ago for Los Angeles,
Cal, has been appointed pastor Of a
Methodist church at that place. Mr..
Major was sojourning at the latter place
written home saying that he is much
improved.
The Delaware and Atlantic Telegraph
and Telephone Company are Stringing
up four additional copper wires from
Philadelphia to Wilmington, which
means l2O miles Of new wires.
Col. John Wainwright, of Wilmington,
Del, has secured pension of S6 Il month
from December Is. 1896. for George W.
Potts, OF Chester late Of Co. G., :, l.. s.
| G. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Cobb have PC.
turned home to Wilmington. after spend
ing pleasant visit with relatives on
! Delaware avenue.
William Lincoln, OF Wilmington, has
1 gone home from visit to Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Hendrickson, in Linwood.
John Manlovc, OF New Castle. Del.
has been the guest of relatives here.
An entertainment for the benefit Of st
Martins p. +. Church, il to be "iven on
Friday evening next. Mrs. +. {. Burton
has charge OF it, and under her super
vision in the past, they have always
been exceedingly successful.
Mrs. William Armstrong and children,
who have been visiting friends and rea-
tives here, have rctInncd to their home
in Delaware City.
There are sixteen horses in training at
Marcus Hook racing ground, OF which
ten belong to J. &. MiIbourne. They are
under the care Of trainer Corhul two
are trained by Paul Dehner, and four BY
John }. Ryan. \ three-year colt FIossie
NJ. by Ontonon, who has a record OF
2.O7a. Thelma, is the name OF pro.
missing two-year colt. who as a yearing.
paced an eighth Of mile in II
seconds. She was sired by Onlinr with
Il record IF 2.O4.
, Mrs. Graham, whose husband deserted
her some time ago, and who was taken
to the Chestc Hospital for treatment, is
able to be about and is visiting friends in
Marcus Hook. She has not heard ANY,
thing from her missing husband.
The wcckIy PRAYER meeting Of the
Cokcsbmy, NJ. +. Church las been
changed from Friday to Wednesday eve
ningS and tn change was inauglllatcd
WI N''tlleh'lil llSl.
Handy Bradley. uf Bethel. while fish,
ing in Laurel river ON "Wednesday last
fell overheard and was owned
jonathan Wilson, the man who lost q
portion OF his hand las week at the Eal.
son Manufacturing Compuny's plant, bv
being caught IN the machinery, is in bad
shape, and suffers great pain. 1t is
feared tina, his age is against him, as he
l. nearly sixty years NJ age.
\ mum SoriabIc was held on TIir.dav
evening at the home Of Joseph II Otlrv.
1t was given by the Epworth League OF
the CInymont VI. +. Church. Refresh.
ments, lemonade, cakes, and candies
were served to all present and Il very
jolly time was had.
The funeral OF Mrs. Jacob Noreu took
place here on Thursday last. Rev. Harry
t'leslcy Of the Ascension y. +. Church
and Ebcn \. Baldwin ollicatcd Inter-
lncnt Wilmington and Branhvwinr
cemetery.
Mr.. Nicholas Worrilow paid visit tc
relatives ut Twin Oak on Thursday.
A CLONE Camp Meeting will be held
at the Mount Zion Church, sixth and
Parker streets, beginning on Sunday next
It will be in charge Of the pastor Rev.
William p. Austin.
Mrs. william Mcdowell IL spending q
visit with relatives ut Hamilton Roads