Middletown transcript., 1899-11-18
TOWNSEND LETTER

The venerable and well. known citizs n
| Stringer Tindley. died at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. William Scott. on Tuesday
evening after an illness lasting for several
months. For a long time he would be.
come quite cheerful and much improved
only to suffer relapse in short time.
This aged gentleman was sufferer from a
complication of diseases, the prime cause
being an affection of the kidneys. De
ceased had been resident of this section
for many years, and was liked by all who
knew him. He was man of great study,
strong intellect, and of foceful argument
kind hearted, and possessed many rare
traits of character. Two children survive
him: Mrs. William Scott and Mrs. George
Vandyke. His remains were inferred in
Union cemetery on Friday afternoon, Nov
ember 18th, very large cortege following
the remains to the grave.
A large crowd of town people assembled
at the railroad station here on Monday to
secure glimpse of the engines which were
in the wreck near Seaford on Saturday.
| morning. They were attached to freight
train enroute to Wilmington. They were
Nos. 336 and 81, the former being damaged
more than the other. No. $50 had its ca
boose ripped off and by the escaping steam
all the paint was taken off the iron work.
No 81 had its pilot carried away. Both
engines were mashed, twisted and bent in
many shapss.
Mr.. James s. Wright, q venerable and
well known resident Of Ginns Corner died
at his home near town on Monday evening
after long illness, death resulting from
complication of diseases. Mr. Wright was
Y years of age and leaves quite a large
family connection there being or child
ren all of whom are grown and reside in
various parts of the country. Mr.. Wright
formerly resided at Kirkwood, this county. |
His funeral on Wednesday was very large
ly attended Interment Townsend Cemetery.
A number Of farmers living in the west
ern district say they will force the full |
penalty of the law upon trespassers with
dog or gun. On Wednesday gunner who |
had ignored an order on clearly discern- |
able tresspass sign came near being shot AZ \
the result of his stubbornness One irate
farmer had ordered the huntsman to leave
forthwith but failing to obey the command
the farmer took deliberate aim sending a
load ofshot whizzing past the huntsnhns
head. The hunter quickly acquiesced /
after this.
Wednesday which was the opening day
of the rabbit hunting season proved to be
regular field day" all over this section of
the State. A vast number of gunners were
out and what little game there was In the
locality suffered at their hands. Partridees
are reported exceedingly scarce and rabbits
are not as plentiful as they were last season.
The Rev. George P. Jones preached yery
interesting sermons last Sunday morning
and night at Emanuel Church. At each
service there were good congregations.
Services are held each Sunday morning at
0S0 o'clock and at 7.30 at night.
Miss Sallie Staut, of Sudlerville, Nd, has
been visiting her brother Mr.. George Staut
IN this locality.
Mr.. Harry Stradley spent Saturday in
visiting the Exposition.
Mrs. James Wilson and son William P.
ire spending three days in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Joseph Grifen, Of Greensboro, Md.
} visiting here
Miss Ella YearsIey. Of Port Penn, has !
cen visiting here. =
Miss Jennie Foraker has returned to E
iassey,s. Nd.
Miss Hannah Bostic, Of Dover, visited Z
ere On Sunday.