Middletown transcript., 1900-04-21

printing. Our rates are very reason
able.
DIR. j. M. R. White, Of Wilmington,
will be- at the residence OF Mrs. Marga-
ret Clayton every Thursday.
For the choicest beef in town go to
John Armstrong;. He has just what
YOU want, Also full line OF groceries.
Remember his new store.
COMPLIMENTARY DANcF,-A comp
limentry dance will be endered TO the
newly-married couples Of this town and
vicinity in the Opera House Tuesday
evening May 1st.
Mr.. WATKINS APPOINTED Mr..
John W. Watkins, of Odessa, has been
appointed to clerkship in the office OF
Clerk of the Peace Fosrd, to succeed
Mr.. William W. Draper, who resigned
last week.
BEAUTIFUL WHEAT.-ThroughOut
the neighboring country wheat is
certainly looking good. A person
driving a short while can surely see
some fine fields that give every prom
ise of good crop.
NEW APrRoACH.-The Levy Court
of this county have decided TO have q
new approach bnilt at Fenimore's
Bridge that was recently damaged by
the Steamer Clio running into If.
Work on the same will shortly be COM
menced.
KICKED BY HoRsE.-Last We'd
nesday while Albert I. Williams, stable
man for Mr.. l.. c. Scott, was clipping
q horse for DIR. Riichie the animal
kicked him in the face. Luckily Mr.
Williams escaped with only bruised
nose.
NEGROES FIGHTING.-Some colored
people engaged 10 a pugilistic encounter
last Saturday evening at Summit Bridge
and Constable Money arrested three Of
them. They we're brought to Middle
town on Monday and Squire Reynolds
after hearing the charges 6nei each
ten dollars.
DEATH.-WiIliam P. Gilmore died
on Wednesday at his residence at Over
brook, Pa, of typhoid fever after an ILL
ness of three weeks. He married Miss
Z ina Cazier, of Khkwood, this Safe
five monthe ago, at the home OF the
BRIDES parents, Mt. Vernon Place. The
sympathy for the bereaved is general.
HAND BADLY LACERATED. - On
Thursday while Mr.. Harvey Colds
borough was operating circular saw at
his mill at Middle Neck he accidently
caught his hand against the rapid revol-
wing saw and almost cut it in two. He
was Immediately taken to Will
mington and placed in the Delaware
Hospital where two fingers were ampu'
tsted on the left hand.
ELECTED DOFFICERs.-TheE Epworth
League of Bethesda M. E. Church last
Friday evening elected the following
offices to serve tha ensuing year:
President, Enoch G. Alice; First Vice
President, William B. Hates; Second
Vice Presi iient, Miss Anna NJ. Free
man; Third Vice President, Mrs. A. G.
Cox: Fourth Vice President, Miss
Lizzie Shepherd; Secretary, Miss Lena
v. Stats; Treasurer, Mrs. Wallace
EIiasOn.
When buying a wheel why not buy 1t
where you can get the best at lowest
pricesp Look at some of our leaders,:
Columbias, Hartfords, Ramblers, Clip
pers, Ideal. Genevss, Stearns, Barnes
White Flyers, Syracuse, Bradford and
others. Sundries at the lowest possible
prices. Pumps, 14c; Toe Clips, &c;
Pant Guards, &c per pair; Tire Tape, &c;
Screw Drivers, 4c; other things in pro-
portion. ]. H. BURROWS, next to
Express Office.
FIRE AT TOWNSEND 8
O'Clock last Sunday morning smoke
was seen com ng from the residence or
Rev. G. P. Jones at Townsend and upon
examination fire was discovered among
some goods that we're stored away. A
bucket brigade was Immediately gotten
together and water thrown on the fire
which was extinguished before much
damage was done. The fire happening
at the time it did caused considerable
: excitement among the residents Of that
towr.
DWELLINGS IMPROVED During
the past week workmen have been bus
lily engaged in making several improve.
ments to the residence of Mr.. Jesse L.
Shepherd. The main Improvements
consist Of bay window and bath room
The residence Of Mrs. FL. A. NOwlaDd
on Green street is also undergoing
several changes A new kitchen and
large front bay window are the most
noted changes. The improvements will
add greatly to the appearance Of both
these dwelling houses besides the COM
fort they will be to their occupants.
UNREeIsTERED Doas.-The mem-
bels of Town Council have decided to
pass an ordinance that will be some
what similar to those of other towns
throughout the Peninsula, requiring all
dogs to be registered. The fee will
most probably be 80 cents year for
male and $l.00 for female dogs. The
town bailiff will also be empowered to
seize and shoot all CANNES that are not
registered. 1t is thought that this
move will do away with several of the
worthless curs that daily traverse the
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