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SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 1, 1876.
Local and State Affairs.
Items of Local Interest.
"Watch meeting" was held in the M. E.
Church, as usual, last night.
A meeting of the State Board of Centennial
Commiaioners will be held in this town on
Sats
es m TA 30^ j
Public School No. 1, gave it* second an
nual exhibition in the college oratory, at
Newark, last week.
Tin horn blowing, which so annoyed onr
citizens on Christmas day, was done in other
places as well as here.
"Blubber" Davis and "New York" Jack,
two Wilmington jail birds, broke out of the
city cells last Sunday night.
Rev. C. M. Calloway, late of Virginia, has
accepted the rectorship of the new Grace (P.
E.) Church of Brandywine Hundred.
Governor Cochran, last week, appointed
Andrew J. Wright, of Dover, justice of the
peace, vice Jonathan Pratt, resigned.
George Jackson is reported to have sold his
farm, 200 acres, near Hare's Corner, to Levi
H. Miller, of Lancaster, Pa., for $30,000.
Blind Tom, the celebrated negro boy pian
ist will be brought to Middletown for concert
pnrposes on the 7th inBt.—next Friday.
The aanday school children of St. Anne's
T. E. Cburcb were entertained with a Christ
mas tr«s in the S. S. room on Tuesday after
noon.
James Avery, an employee at the Diamond
State Rolling Mills, was choked to death, by
a piece of turkey, while eating bis dinner on
Christmas day.
Ex-Governor Saalsbnry sold $1000 worth
of the bonds of the M. E. Conference Academy,
at Dover, in Wilmington last week. Won
derfully liberal I
Col. H. O. Donglass recently shipped 13 car
loads of grain, in one day, from Clayton.
This is about the heaviest shipment ever made
in one day, from that point.
Thos. Holcomb, Esq., speaker of the State
House of Representatives has received an ap
pointment upon the Governor's staff with the
grade of Brigadier-General.
Smyrna had some Christmas trees and
drunks but it don't seem to have had any
horns—at least not tin.ones. The Smyrnians
don't know what they missed.
The "week of prayer" will be commenced
Snnday evening by a onion service, by the
Methodist and Presbyterian congregations, at
the Presbyterian Cbnrch. Sermon by Dr.
Matlack.
Governor Cochran bas appointed De W. C.
Walker, Esq., justice of tbe peace of this to'wn,
to be Inspector of Weights and Measures for
New Castle connty. This was an office given
nnasked for. Salary $176 per annum.
Rev. Dr. Patton, of tbe Forest Presbyterian
Cbnrch, Middletown, will preach bis custom
ary anniversary sermon to-morrow (Sunday)
morning. He will give an interesting review
of the cborch'8 doings daring tbe past year.
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Hcadlag Room Krte.
The Directors of the Middletown Reading
Room hare decided that the room shall be
free to the general public for tbe remaining
part of the winter. New York, Philadelphia
and Baltimore papers and Congressional Re
cord on file.
Ckafal ta Death.
Ettie Virginia, a five year old child of Jas.
Groce, residing near Newark, was choked to i
eeath, on Tuesday night week with tke kernal
of a grain of corn wbicb she swallowed while was
ally
tle
of
tian
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is
the
at play with tbe other children the previous
evening. The kernal lodged in the windpipe.
The MUalonary Box.
The Morning Herald says : "On Thursday
afternoon a man from down in Sussex county
rode upon n Wilmington street car for thé
first time. Noticing the passengers dropping
tbeir fares in the box, he walked up and put
in twenty-five cents himself, then settling into
a seat, he folded his arms and said to a gen
tleman, 'I always make it a rnle to pnt some
thing in the missionary box.
Wllalaftu ul Beading Railroad Faro
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Holders of between $300,000 and $400,000
worth of bonds of tbe Wilmington and Read
ing railroad have signed the agreement pro
vided in the report submitted at tbe last meet
ing. Tbe coansel for the committee of credi
tors thinks that in a few days all tbe holders
will have signed, there being no opposition,
and tbe first mortgage bond holders will fare
better than first expected.
Death of a Veteran Sea Captain.
Gaptsin Robert H. Barr, of New Castle,
Del., formerly of Philadelphia, died on Christ
day, aged eighty-seven years. Captain
Barr served in the war of 1812 in the gun
boat* on the Delaware. Fifty years ago he
well-known to tbe merchant marine of
Philadelphia as commander of the Caledonia,
of the many ships of Philadelphia, which
then engaged in the tea trade with Can
was
oae
were
ton. Previous to that he had been engaged
in the London and Calcutta trade; and his
reputation ns a skillful sailor and navigator
not surpassed by any of the men of hip
was
day.
List of Letten
Remaining in tbe Middletown Postoffice,
for the weekending January 1st, 1876 : Eliza
Brown, Maggie Beckwith, Annie M. Barlow,
Mattie Brockson, Lodwick Cain, James L.
Collins, Lottie Coverdale, F. Denby, P. 8.
Daniels, Mayehi Dickerson, Perry Jones,
Enoch A. Ely, William Everham, Mary Green,
Margaret Haines, Mary Hall, B. R. Hand,
Charles Hanson, Harriet Johnston, Alamson
Harnen, Frank Lofland, Jane Empson, Lid
Piner, D. F. Biker, E. Russ (3), Wm. Red
miles; Francis Robison, Benjamin Simmons,
Martin Skelley, Molly Stevenson, James P.
Smith, Mary F. Smith, Jennie Smith, Julias
Z. Slants, C. B. Saterfield, Custis M. Tiller,
W. W. Taylor, B. Trippelt, W. P. Titter,
Ann Templemaa, Edward Taylor. Henry
Yoang, Isekiel Watson, Charte» Wilson, Jas.
Witberwortb. Persons calling for the above
letters will please say they are advertised.
D. L. Dunning, P. M.
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Blind Tam, the Pianist,
This world renowned negro boy will give
, an instrumental concert in the Town Ball,
Middletown, next Friday evening, (Jan 7.)
Everybody has heard of Blind Tom and a
j great many have seen and heard him play,
: Rn( j a j] agree in pronouncing him one of the
greatest living curiosities of the day. Though
perfectly blind be plays the most difficult
music with the most perfect ease and with a
skill displayed by but few of the best pianists.
His coming to Middletown—and we are as
snred by reliable persons, who profess to
know whereof they speak,—that this is the
genuine Blind Tom—will afford onr citizens
an opportunity which they may not have soon
again.
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Thw European Peach Shipment.
The Peach Growers interested in the Eu
ropean venture, met yesterday afternoon at
the office of J. Thomasr Budd, Esq. There
were present Messrs. Samuel Townsend, R.
W. Cochran,. Wm. R. Cochran, Edward R.
Cochran, Jonathan K. Williams, Wm. Hollis,
Joseph Day, William Reynolds and several
others ; at the request of Mr. Townsend, John
John O'Byrne, Esq., was present and exam
ined the evidence, and gave it as bis legal
opinion that the money paid to the Steamship
Company can be recovered and agreed with
the growers to prosecute the case and unless
he gains the suit will make no charge for bis
legal services. The growers thereupon agreed
to bring the suit, and placed in their Attor
ney's hands all papers and vonchers bearing
on the case.
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Served Him Right.
A little sort of a row occurred near the Na
tional Hotel, one dsy last week, between Mr.
Benjamin Price, Jr., of Sassafras Neck, Md.,
and one Tom Taylor. Mr. Price bad jnst left
the hotel and was walking toward the depot
when be heard some one call to him to "look
out" and turning saw Taylor jnst in the act
of collaring him —-from behind— and very pro
perly knocked him down. He then kicked
him several times as he deserved. This Tay
lor bas the repotation of being an "onry"
and treacherous character. He is said to be
the fellow who manifested his loyalty and
patriotism during the war by sneaking op be
hind an unarmed and inoffensive man, sitting
in a blacksmith shop at Cecilton, and striking
him a violent blow across the bead with a
double-tree, for no other reason than that his
victim was "disloyal." For this act of heroic
bravery he was landed by bis compatriots in
power ; and the then State's Attorney refused
to prosecute him for bis attack upon an un
offending citizen, on the ground that be was
in the service of bis country." The general
opinion, so far as we have heard, expressed in
regard to bis recent drubbing is, that he did
not get enough and that were it not for the
inconvenience it wonld have caused Mr.
Price, it would have been a good thing if he
had rid the country of him entirely.
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—Kent
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Christmas la Middletown.
Christmas was more generally observed, as
a holiday, this year than has been nsnal with
our people ; especially that portion of them
styled "business men,"—that is, merchants;
the stores, excepting, of course, the confec
tionery stores and toy shops, were all closed,
the proverbial "one eye" not even being kept
open —all the time. At tbe hotels tbe usnal
bowls Of egg-nog and punch were set out,
causing tbeir patrons to have a lively time.
Tbe little folks were gladdened with Christ
mas trees and numerous presents from their
patrop saint, and fathers and mothers rejoiced
at the happiness of their children. Tbe Meth
odists held tbeir customary six o'clock prayer
meeting and divine service, appropriate to tbe
day, was celebrated in tbe P. E. Cburcb.—
Thus far all was well and pleasant. Bat the
picture has another side : At an early bonr
—long before people thought about "getting
np" a gang of boys armed with tin horns,
paraded tbe streets making the night—or
mayhap the morning—hideous with a noise
that, with a little variety, might have done
credit to the regions of old Plato. Not satis
fied with routing tbe people from their sleep
and dreams this abominable noise was kept
up all day, and a good deal of it on Monday ;
every gamin who could raise money enongb
to boy a born, had one and blew away for
dear life, and trot, toot, went the plagny
things from morning to night rendering what
otherwise would bave been a day of pleasure,
a nuisance, and making tbe day's close
heartily welcome. Nor was tbe "amusement"
confined to boys. Some of larger growth,
under tbe inspiration of egg-nogg and apple
toddy, made a very large share of tbe din,
and helped right Aoy-fully, to annoy all peace
disposed persons who came within their
reach. But horn-blowing was not all that
was d° ne — *1» P°P of firecrackers and the
under
relief
Croup,
and
will
so
table
other
tbe
and
Be
Wild
crack of guns and pistols aided very materi
ally to increase tbe din. What this fire
cracker and pistol shooting has to do with
Christmas we cannot see. There is some lit
tle excuse for it on the Fourth of July, but
certainly it is not a very appropriate method
of celebrating tbe introduction of the Chris
tian religion into the world. It seems to be
a custom essentially Americau, and surely it
is one that wonld be better in the breach than
the observance.
Letter from Townsend.
Mr. Editor —I wish to tell yon and the read
ers of the ever welcome Traxbcbipt of the
very pleasant Christinas Eve spent in the M.
E. Church here by onr people. It has been
tbe custom for révérai years to give the Sab
bath school children a Christmas treat by
placing bags of candy and other presents on
a Christmas tree for them, bnt this year we
dispensed with the Christmas tree and sub
stituted old Kriss Kringle in its place, and we
bad more fan than I ever saw before on
Christmas eve. Our plan was to dress a per
son so as to represent Kriss Kringle and escort
him in tbe church at a certain time. Not
withstanding the inclemency of the weather
the house was filled with children and specta
tors. The children were very mach disap
pointed when they discovered that there was
no Christmas tree with candy on it for them.
Our worthy and obliging pastor Rev. T. B.
Killiam entered heartily into our plans, and
made the whole affair doubly interesting by
entertaining tbe audience an boar before tbe
arrival of Kriss, with the sciopticon which
they enjoyed very much. Tbe pictures repre
sented principally persons and scenes of tbe
Bible. (I wish here to say that as Mr. Kil
liam gives public lectures, it wonld be well
for every Sunday school superintendent to
secure bis services, especially while the schools
are using tbe Berean Lessons.) While Mr.
Killiam -was in the midst of his instructive
lecture a messenger from Kriss Kringle came
in the cbnrch and banded him a letter, which
he read to the children. Kriss stated that he
would call about 8 o'clock, at the cbnrch,
and distribute some presente to them, the
children then became excited and waited with
eagerness bis approach. Punctually at 8 in he
came with bags of candy aod other presents,
tied and pinned all over him. The people
were convulsed with laughter and the chil
dren's astonishment very great ; they bad
beard of bnt had never seen a living Kriss
Kringle before : he looked as if be belonged to
tbe antediluvian world.
When qniet was restored, old Kriss made a
short address to tbe children, counselling
them to obey their parents, come regular to
T
ihe Sunday school, and b« very good boy*
and girls Ihc coming New Year. Then com
menced the distribution of the presents which
occupied nearly two honrs. When KrisS was
entirely relieved of his load of preseuts, he
invited all the children to come forward and
shake bands with him. Many rushed up think
ing it a great priviledge to take him by the
hand and stand face to face with such a won
derful personage, others less brave kept at a
safe distance from bis honor. Jn&t at this
moment a little child which had been asleep
daring the time that Kriss had been in the
church, suddenly awoke and getting a glimpse
of him commenced yelling, and such a time
as the poor mother bad in pacifying it, but at
last it colapsed, then Kriss made another
short address and concluded by promising to
come again next Christmas ere. He then
with feeble yet majestic steps leaning on a
long staff slowly retired, the children follow
ing him with their eyes and the spectators
shouting with laughter.
Mr. Thurman Rose was the gentleman that
personated Kriss Kringle, and so well did he
act his par*, that those in the audience that
were not aware of the part he was to perform
failed to recognise him.
During the evening Mr. L. W. Lattomus in
a few appropriate remarks, presented onr
pastor with an envelope containing the sum
of $25, which had been collected daring the
week by Mrs. Henry Wilson of onr town.
Yon know when the ladies take hold of any
thing they seldom fail. I like to see this gen
erous spirit among the people, it not only en
courages the minister but diffases a pleasant
feeling in the hearts of all concerned.
Let ns encourage our mihisters by these lit
tle deeds of kindness, and also assist and up
hold them in the work of the Master, remem
bering that the Army of Israel prevailed over
the Midianites only, when Aaron aad Hur
held up the weary arms of Moses.
I had almost forgotten to mention the gift
of a valuable bell for onr charch by Mr. H.
F. Kenney and others, of the P. W. k B. R.
R. Co. -Onr society feel very greatfnl to them,
and a nnanimons vote of thanks by the
society was sent to Mr. Kenney. It was
through the influence of Mr. Samnei Towns
end that the bell was obtained, and a vote of
thanks by the society was also sent to Mr.
Townsend.
Wishing yon Mr. Editor and the many
readers of the Tbansciipt a happy and pros
perous New Year, I remain sincerely,
Progress.
Affairs.
"Hawkesworth," the farm of W. Tilghm&n
Owen, in Miles River Neck, Talbot connty,
containing 227$ acres, has been sold at pri
vate sale to Mr. Wm. France, of Missouri, for
$14,150.
As Mr. Joseph H. Brooks, of Chesapeake
City, was driving to Elkton, on Wednesday
of last week, tbe front axle of his carriage
broke, when he was thrown forward, by
which his face was ent and some other slight
injuries sustained.
Charles R. Blades, late of St. Michael's,
who cut his throat on the 12th of December,
lingered until the 22d of December, and then
died. Previous to bis death he asked for
newspapers containing accounts of bis trag
edy, and read them, with the comment that
they were very nearly accurate.
The St. Michael's Comet thinks Jndge
Wickes' declaration that "the local option
law shall be executed if there be power enongb
in tbe court to do it," has broken ap the
liquor traffic in Talbot connty. Empty demi
johns, jugs and bottles can be purchased there
in large qnanties and at buyers' option as to
price.
Levin Harrison, of Tilgbman's Island,
Eastern Shore, left his hense on the 21st of
December, and went to tbe woods to cot
wood. Not returning at tbe proper time bis
friends went to look for bim, and fonnd him
dead. He was an aged man, and is supposed
to have died of heart disease.
A Horrible Crime. —Thos. Warum, a shoe
maker by trade who resided in Still Pond
about three months, was committed to jail on
Saturday last by Justice Dewces, on tbe oath
of his daughter, on the charge of forcible in
cest. Warnm is thirty-nine years of age,and
was born in Baltimore. He removed to Ches
apeake City when quite young, and has main
ly resided there nntil be removed to Kent.
He has a wife and nine children now living,
bat has not lived with his wife for some time.
—Kent News of Dec. 25.
Positively the Best.
Dr, Morris' Syrup of Taj, Wild Cherry and
Horehound is the very best compound ever
prepared, advertised or sold by any person or
under any name whatever—for the immediate
relief and permanent cure of Coughs, Colds,
Croup, Whooping Cough,Bronchitis, Asthma,
and all diseases of the consumptive type. It
will thoroughly eradicate these alarming
symptoms in one half the time required to do
so by any other medicine. It is purely vege
table and contains not a particle of opium or
other dangerous drug. Physicians all over
tbe country endorse it as tbe most efficacious
antidote known for all disorders of the throat
and lungs. It never fails. Every bottle
guaranteed to perform exactly as represented^
Be sure to obtain Dr! Morris' Syrup of Tac,
Wild Cherry and Horehound. Sold at C.
Anderson's Drag Store, Middletown.
A Fact Worth Knowing.
Are you suffering with Consumption,
Coughs, Severe Colds settled on the Breast,or
any disease of the Throat and Langs? If so,
go to your drnggist, Chamberlaine, Middle
town, or H. P. Baker, Odessa, and get a bot
tle of Boschzs's Gbbxan Sybup. This medi
cine has lately been introduced from Germany
and is selling on its own merits. Tbe people
are going wild over its success, and druggists
all over our country are writing us of its won
derful cures among their customers. If you
wish to try its superior virtue, get a Sample
Bottle for 10 cents. Large size bottle, 75 cts.
Three doses will relieve any case. Try it.
THB MARKETS.
MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY COX A JONES.
Wheat, new...
Corn, yellow,,
Corn, White, .
Oats...
Timothy Seed.
Clover "
Beans.
$I.28@ 1.32
.50 cts.
..50 cts.
.36038
.4 25
.... 8 . 00 @ 8.00
. 75©90
MIDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY 8. M. REYNOLDS.
25@25 cts. $1 doz.
...•25@28its. T&lbJ
.15@16 " "
.60 cts $ bns.
...11012 cts. lb.
.12@I4 "
.7@8
. 10011 "
Batter.
Lard.
Potatoes, new.
Chickens, dressed
Turkeys, dressed.
Geese, "
Ducks. "
: ;
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Prime red wheat....
Corn, yellow, old....
Corn, " new....,
Oats ( Pennsylvania) new
Clover seed.
Timothy.
$1 38@1.42 $ bos. !
.70070 $ bns.
.58@63 $ bus. I
.40043 Cts.
. 12012$ lb.
.2.25 :
•V
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
Wheat, good to amber.1.45@$1 50
.68070
of
Corn, white, old
Corn,
Corn, yellow, old
new.
52
0
new
.68070
.53060
40050 cts.
.80087
Corn,
Oats, Southern.
Rye
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sogar House
Syrups, at S. M. REYNOLDS'.
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FOR SALE.
4 Brood Sows—Chester County Whites.—
THOS. CAVENDER,
Bohemia Manor.
Cheap for Cash.
Jan I—2t.
CARRIAGES.
NOW is the time to purchase a cheap Car
riage, as we will sell off onr ready-made
stock at cost to make room for Spring work.
These terms good nntil Feb. 1st, 1876.
dec25—4t J. M. COX k BRO.
market, for sale by
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Whitman's finest Confections at RICE'S,
Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
S. M. REYNOLDS'.
Rubber Boots and Shoes repaired at the
BOOT, SHOE AND HAT STORE. A lot of
Men's Calf Boots, Congress and Button Gai
ters coming throngh next week—hand-made
and cheap.
J. MOODY ROTHWELL, having procured
an engine and thresher, is prepared to do
threshing at short notice.
RfCE has Christmas goods at wholesale and
retail.
The extra quality of goods sold at the
BOOT, SHOE and HAT STORE, is already
being realized. We have almost daily reports,
favorably contracting them in wearing and
fitting with the ordinary sale goods bought
in an open market.
We look for the best article at the lowest
figures, and insure it against rips, bursts, etc.
Purchase here, save money, and get a plea
sant fit.
Call at RICE'S for all kinds of Christmas
Goods.
The best Mince Meat for 13 cents, at
S. M. Reynolds'.
Raisins, Prunes, Citron, Dried Fruits, Can
ned Goods, new and fresh, at S. M. Reynolds'
Fine Dolls and Doll Heads at RICE'S.
Peterson's best Buckwheat ; Turk's Island,
Ashton, Ground Alum and Rock Salt in store
S. M. Reynolds.
and for sale-by
Sleds, Wheelbarrows,
Coaches, at
fagons and
RICE'S.
Chamois skins for cleaning windows and
carriages 20, 25, 30, and 40 cents at ANDER
SON'S DRUGSTORE.
Fine Larea Vases and Jewel Caskets at
RICE'S.
Calicoes of tbe latest style, 5, 6, 7 and 8
G. W. W. Naudain's.
cents per yard, at
All kinds of Toys at RICE'S.
For cheap Boots and Shoes, go to
G. W. W. Naudain's.
A splendid Three Button Kid Glove for 90
cents, at G. W. W. Nacdaih's.
The finest Christmas presents at RICE'S.
Ladies go to G. W. W. Nacoain's for Ham
burg Edgings and Insertiogs, prices from 8
to 50 cents per yard.
500 yards Hamburg Edgings, at
MOORE k CO.'S, very cheap.
W. H.
1,
I have a nice assortment of Ladies' Dress
Goods, Black Plumb and Seal Brown Cash
meres, Camel Hair Cloth, French Costume,
Cretonne Mixtures, Lustre Twill, which I am
selling very low for cash.
G. W. W. Nacdain.
Flannels and Mnslins, I am selling very
low, with a large assortment of Men's Under
Clothing. G. W. W. Naudain.
Boots, go to W. H. MOORE A CO.'S. Every
pair warranted.
A very handsome line of Shawls, at W. H.
MOORE ft CO.'S.
The best yard wide 12$ cents Bleached
Muslin, at S. M. REYNOLDS'.
French and American Cloths and Cassi
meres for Gents' and Boys' Suits, very low at
G. W. W. Naudain's.
An entirely new and fine assortment of
Toilet and Fancy articles at ANDERSON'S
DRUG STORE (Barr's old stand.)
A nice stock of French and English per
fumery—Jasmine, Heliotrope, White Rose,
Jockey Club, Ac., at ANDERSON'S DRUG
STORE.
An elegant Two-Bnttou Kid Glove for 90
cents cash, at
S. M. REYNOLDS.
All sizes window glass at ANDERSON'S
DRUG STORE (Barr's old stand.)
Granulated Sugar 12 cents; All cts-and
B lOett, cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS'.
Bill Heads, Shipping Tags, Ac., can be had
at the Tbanscbipi office, at very low rates.
No. 1, 2, and 3 Mackerel in barrels, half
barrels, and quarters ; New Split Labrador
Herring in barrels and half barrels, just re
ceived and for sale by S. M. REYNOLDS.
A choice Rio Coffee, green, 25 cents, roast
ed 30 cents, cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS'.
Ladies in need of a nice Silk Dress, call at
S. M. REYNOLDS' and look at those Gninet
Black Silks at $1.50 and $1 75 per yard, jnst
received direct from tba importers.
Ladies call at S. M. REYNOLDS' and look
at tbe new assortment of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertiogs, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
Envzlopbs of all sizes, and letter heads with
business cards, furnished, very cheap at the
Tban8cbipt office.
Clark's best Spool Cotton, 6 cents per Spool
or 70 cents per dozen Cash, at
S. M. REYNOLDS'.
Ladies and Gents newest style Windsor
Ties and Scarfs in all shades aDd widths from
20 cents to $1.00, at S. M. REYNOLDS'.
A fall line of heavy Merino Underwear for
Ladies and Gentlemen, at
8. M. REYNOLDS'.
Hie best 12$ cent Hose'in the market, for
S. M.REYNOLDS
sale by
1000 yards of tbe best Calicoes, selling off
at 6$, 7, 8 and 9 cents, at
S. M. REYNOLDS'.
A good Black Tea for 50 cents, at
S. M. REYNOLDS'.
SALT .
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Liverpool Ground Alum,
SI .35 per Saok.
Turks' Island, 40 cts. per
bushel.
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It is useless to attempt to cleanse a stream
while the fountain is impure. Dyspepsia,
complaints of the liver and kidneys, eruptions
of the skin, scrofula, headaches, and all di
seases arising from impure blood, are at once
removed by Dr. Walker's California Vinegar
Bitters, the great and infallible purifier of the
blood, and renovator of tbe system. It bas
never been kndwb to Hall, provided tbn patten
bad not delayed nsing it until the vitality of
his system was too far gone.
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND \
BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
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FALL ARRANGEMENT.
O N and alter Monday, OCT. 2Mb, 1878, (Sunday»
excepted,) Trains will leave as follows :
NORTHWARD.
Passenger. Mixed
F. N. T. U.
SOUTHWARD.
Passenger. Mixed,
a. u. r. a. a. a.
1000
1286 816
10 20 6 36
8 62 4 06
8 44 8 67
8 32 3 46
—Baltimo
-Philadelphia—
-Wilmington—
-Del. Junction
6 26 -Newcastle-
-State Road-
-Bear
—Rodney
5 66 —Kirkwood-
-Mt. Pleasant
630 -Middletown —
6 42 -Townren
■7 00 2 46
8 00 616
9 30 6 40 6 00
9 40 6 48
9 52 7 00
9 64 7 06
10 03 7 13
10 06 7 16
1014 7 25
10 24 7 35 610
1043 7 66
10 63
10 58 8 11 6 60 -Blackbird
1107 8 19 7 12 -Green Spring
1114 8 26 7 23 -Clayton
8 60
6 46
621
3 37
8 22
819 3 34
3 26
811
8 08 3 22 5 60
7 67 3 11 6 34
7 46 8 01 6 20
7 27 2 44 4 60
7 21 2 34 4 47
7 12 2 26 4 86
8 05
7 07
4 26
2 21
6 45
2 00
8 41
1128
ym
411
6 69 211
Brenfbrd
7 41- Moorton -
7 56 -Dover
8 06 -Wyoming-
-WooAaide-
-Canterbury-
-Felton
—Harrington
^—Farmington—
-Greenwood
9 36 -Bridge vill
11 01-Seaford—
10 26 -Laurel
10 46-Delmar
7 30
8 31
1110
1126
3 59
6 52
2 04
8 38
3 41
6 42 1 52
8 60
1139
3 26
6 32
142
8 58
1146
1154
11 69
12 05
6 23
1 33
3 09
9 06
2 60
127
618
9 11
613
2 61
112
917
8 36
6 00
1 08
8 57
12 21
2 06
12 64
9
12 29
1243
12 63
1 61
12 43
1 36
1233
1216 12 66
12 67 12 86
It 46 12 16
113
140
The mixed train wilt be run aubject to delays inci
dent to freight business, and will stop only mt sta
tions where time is given.
New Cattle Trains —Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at 11 40 and
6 30 p m. Leave Wilmington 6 20 a m, and
1 26 p m for New Castle.
Smyrna Branch Trains —Additional to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton 10 30 a m
4 00 and 8 00 p m. Leave Clayton for Smyrna
7 25 a m 2*25 and 4 30 p m, to make connec
tion with trains (North and Sontb) from
Clayton.
CONNECTIONS:
At Townsend, with Qneen Anne's and Kent
Rail Road. At Clayton, with Maryland and
Delaware Rail Road. At Harrington, with
Junction and Breakwater Rail Road. At Sea
ford, with Dorchester and Delaware Rail Road.
At Delmar, with Eastern Shore Rail Road, and
Wicomico and Pocomoke Rail Road.
H. F. KENNEY, Snp't.
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FOR PHILADELPHIA.
ICE PERMITTING.
On and after Monday, Dec. 6, 1875,
Steamer
PERRY,
Capt. S. Johnson,
Will leave Salem, N. J., Mondays, Wednes
days and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Returning, leave
Arch Street Wharf, Philadelphia, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, at 12 m.
Landing, each way, at
DELAWARE CITY,
NEW CASTLE,
PENNSGROVE,
MARCUS HOOK, and
CHESTER.
Stages for St. Georges, McDonough, and*
Odessa, Del., Sharptown, Woodstown, and
Allowaystown, N. J., connect with Steamers.
FREIGHT AT LOW RATES.
All lost goods must be reported to the
Captains within three days.
BAY SHORE LINE.
CHANGE OF HOURS.
PORT PENN & COLLINS' BEACH
To Philadelphia.
On and after FRIDAY, November 5th, the
Steamers ARIEL and LAMOKIN will make
DAILY TRIPS, each way, between Philadel
phia and tbe above places, as follows :
DOWN.
ARIEL from Second Wharf above Race St.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 1:45.
p. m. LAMOKIN from Arch Street Wharf,
Mondays, Wednesdays k Fridays at .11 a. as.
UP.
ARIEL will leave Collins' Beach Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, abont 2:30 p. m.,
Port Penn at 3 p. m. Reaching tbe City from
6:30 to 7:30 p. m.
LAMOKIN will
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, about 2 p.
m., Port Penn at 2:30 p. m. Reaching the
City from 7 to 8 p. m.
Fare between Collins' or Port Penn and
Philadelphia, 50 cents. Freight on Grain in
Bags, 5 cents per bushel. Potatoes in Bags,
6 cents per bushel. Basket Staff, from Col
lins', 6 cents; Port Penn, 5 cents.
Other Merchandise carried at Low Rates.
The Ariel, daring tbe remainder of the sea
son, will run on tbe Bridgeton route, and the
Lamokin, as heretofore, to Leipsic.
E. B. TAGGART, Agent.
Phila., Oct. 30, 1875.—tdec31
leave Collins' Beach Tues
WILMINGTON AND BEADING
BAILB0AD,
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
ON AND AFTER
Thursday, June 10, 1876,
Trains will run as follows :
Going Northward.
Going Southward.
STATIONS.
No. 3. No. l.
P. M, A. M.
4 35 6 25
5 21 7 12
6 30 8 20
7 32 9 26
8 09 10 08
8 42 10 42
No. 2. No. 4.
A. M. P. M.
10 12 8 20
9 24 7 34
8 25 6 35
7 12 5 25
6 34 4 49
6 00 4 15
Wilmington,
Chaddsford,
Coatesville,
Springfield,
Birdsboro',
Reading,
CONNECTIONS.
At Wilmington, with trains on Philadel
phia, Wilmington A Baltimore, Rnd Dela
ware Railroads ; at Chaddsford, with trains
on Philadelphia A Baltimore Central Rail
road ; at Coatesville, with trains on Pennsyl
vania Railroad, and at Reading, with trains
on Philadelphia A Reading, Lebanon Valley,
East Pennsylvania, and Reading A Columbia
R. R., and the Reading and Lehigh Railroad.
E. COLLINGS,
General Superintendent.
Feb 20-tf.
THE
JOHN S. IDE
Will leave Pier 10, Light Street Wharf, on
and after Tuesday, AUGUST 3, at 8 o'clock
A. M. for
SASSAFRAS RIVER,
Touching at all the landing!, except Back
Neck. Returning, will leave Georgetown at
2 o'clock P. M. All freight and passengers
for Sassafras River will be received at Pier 10.
WM. CUNDIFF,
Master, t
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Mac hmery. Cash for ol ^ J™n,
WM, L. BUCKE 4 SON,
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STOVES, HEATERS,
RANGEES.
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2.
3.
4.
And Everything Belonging to the
Trade.
My stock is the best assorted that I bave
ever before offered. It surpasses in variety
any one house in the State, and at prices that
defy competition.
If yon want a
FIVE-HOLE
It
666E1S6 BAS«B,
BRING $13.50 AND TAKE ONE AWAY,
With all the fixtures.
If yon are in need of one without fixtures,
bring $6.00.
Heating Stoves as low as
1.50.
DO YOU WANT A
COAL RIDDLE fob.
COAL HOD
FIRE SHOVEL "
WAFFLE IRONS" ,
FLOUR SIFTER » ,
.25 CENTS?
.40
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in
six
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.20
I am now offering everything in my line
down to the bottom cent.
GALL AND EXAMINE
My stock and learn prices. I have for sale
cheap, several second-hand HEATING and
COOKING STOVES.
HEATERS AND RANGES of all kinds a
specialty.
as
ROOFING AND SPOUTING
Attended to promptly.
Oct 23-2m
NEW
STOVE AND TIN STORE
In Middletown.
Eliason & Benson,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES,
HEATERS, RANGES,
AND TIN WARE
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
We have in stock the most popular and
best Parlor, Cook and Room Stove manufac
tured, amoag them may be found the Home
Delight, Morning Light, Florentine, Toscan,
Bon Ton, Florence, Charm, Belle, Regulator,
Centennial, Palace Cook, Golden Eagle,
Eureka, Combination Cook, Wabash, Model
Complete, Victor Cook, Pretty Range, Pet
Range, and can furnish on short notice any
other stove manufactured.
We invite special attention to the Regula
tor "Revolving Top" for convenience. Sur
passes anything in the stove line ever offered
in this market.
Stoves repaired on the shortest notice.
Roofing and spooling a specialty.
We hope by giving our personal attention
business, and making moderate charges to
receive a share of the public patronage.
Give us a call.
to
ELIaSON A BENSON,
Middletown, Del.
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FOR SALE,
A very desirable DWELLING HOUSE, with
garden and stable attached, eligibly situated
on Main street, Middletown, Del., containing
11 rooms, bath room and kitchen ; also, a lot
fronting on Main street 60 ft. and 40 ft. on
Cass street, with a depth of 150 ft., having a
frame storehouse erected thereon ; also, a lot'
of 2 ACRES on Lake street. Apply to
THOS. MASSEY,
Middletown, Del
Nov 27-6m*
Immense Success! 40,000 of the Genuine
LiMI^GSTOtÆa
already sold, Tbe thrilling story ot the noble
life in the wild-land ot the Nile Mystery, Ophiro
Gold, tbe Lions' Lair, aod millions of super
stitious beings. Graphic descriptions, splen
did illustrations. Millions want it. We want
agents quickly, profits BIG. Send for terms.
HUBBARD BROS.. Pnbs., 723 Sansom St.,
Philadelphia, Pa. nov 6-4t
ELECTION NOTICE.
Citizens' National Bank,
Middletown, Del., Dee. 10th, 1875.
The annual election for NINE DIRECTORS
to serve this Bank far tbe ensuing year, will
be held at the Banking House on TUESDAY,
the lltb day of January, 1876, between the
hours of 10 o'clock, A. M-, and 12 M.
Dec H-te
J. B. BALL, Cashier.
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To the Delinquent Tax-Payers of
Middletown.
Tbe undersigned hereby gives notice that ;
all taxes overdue must be paid on or before
'he 'st of December next or be will be forced ;
to resort to such means for collection as the
Ia " P ro I i !* e ®' JOSEPH HANSON,
No., 6th, i8i5.
$6 REWARD.
I OST, between Felton and Clayton, a
J POCKET-BOOK coataluing money and
papers, The finder can have tbe money and
the above reward by returning tbe paper* to
the owner, JOHN W. HALL,
Nov. 13th—tf Frederica, Del.
hWf
' JÄißreltoouf) Jdrfrtorflits.
THIS WILL NOTIFY THF PUBLIC
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of our intention to pot new and town prices on mach of onr Stock.
The ysau'b closing out sale will commence at halm-past six o'clock,each weSK-DAT moeniss
CONTINUE TTNTtL OUR FALL AND 5 WINTER STOCK IS SOLD.
THE MAIN FACT 18:
We have made up too many OVERCOATS and SUITS for this'year, and to transfer onr Stock
into Cash needed for preparation for 1876, well foake certain sacrifiées which will be apparent
on and after WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBER FIRST, when we shisll have gone through onr
Salesrooms and cut off Profits, and even a part of the cost, from many of our present prices.
To be very exact in stating (hit matter, a* teeth not intend that any advertisement or to Re m ef
our house shall mieleadthe public in the hast particular, «re think it proper to lay, that this Mirk
Down, while! if applied tfo • *■ • * * • "
A THOUSAND AND MORE OVERCOATS,
A THOUSAND AND MORE BUSINESS COATS,
HUNDREDS OF DRESS COATS,
SEVERAL THOUSAND VESTS,
SEVERAL THOUSAND PAIRS OF PANTS,
ANS
and extends throughout our haute, yet there are tome lot* in which (at they have al read y been marked
at dote prices, ) we »hall make no change.
We desire to announce that this is
OUR FINAL AND ONLY MARK DOWN THI8 8EASON,
So that NONE NEED WAIT foe Lower Prices.
The step we Take will wonderfully aid those who feel like Eooeomieui«.
The Terms of the Sale are the Vsaal Terms «fear Hoase :
—No Second or Altered Price— One Fixed Price.
—Cash from All, to warrant Low Prices.
—The Contract on onr part, to return money, is a part of the bargain in each case (provided
goods are returned nnworn.)
—A Full Guarantee given for eaok garment.
The Stock we offer is all new, and is not "bought" or "wholesale" stock but onr own
CAREFULLY MADE CLOTHING-.
will be remembered that onr stock always embraces the choicest styles of buebtaetial
goods, and that every size and shape is provided for both mix and boyb. It will alao bs
borne in mind that there is but ONE OAK MALL, and that is at the Corner of
SIXTH-SIXTH-SIXTH-SIXTH
and MARKET Streets,
Hoping for a visit from each reader, and that onr friends will pass this announcement to all
their friends in the country
We are Very Truly,
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
pgn.ATiELPmA.
Nov. 4, 1875.
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1876. $1,200 1876.
m PREMIUMS
TO BE GIVEN FOR NOVELETTES
—FOB THE—
BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN.
On three occasions, several years ago, the
proprietors of The Baltimore Weekly Sun of
fered prizes amounting, respectively, first to
$300, second $400 and third $500 for a stat
ed number of Pbizb Stories, to be submitted
in competition, tbe merits of wbicb were de
cided by a critical committee, and the several
prizes awarded accordingly. These proposi
tions resulted in some very excellent addi
tions to literary fiction, which were received
with avidity by the many thousand appre
ciative readers of The Weekly Sun, and which
were extensively copied by the press through
out tbe country.
Tbe proprietors now propose a similar mea
snré, but on a much larger scale. They offer
six prizes, amonnting to
TWELVE HUMORED DOLLARS
for the best six original stories, on condition,
stated below, to be furnished on or before
March 1, 1876. Tbe prizes will be distributed
as follows :
PR1ZKB.
$500
For the best story,
For tbe second,
For tbe third, -
For the fourth,
For the fifth, -
For the sixth
275
200
100
75
50
common.
The following conditions mast be observed
by competitors, and we request tbeir carefill
observance by all Who enter'this literary tour
nament.
1. All tbe stories areas' be' American in
their scenes, subjects and character, in whole
or in part ; that is to say, tbe basis of the
story must be American, out this condition
does, net preclude such incidental diversion
from American scenes, subjects and character'
as may be necessary to interesting develop
ment of tbe story.
2. The stories most not contain sentimen ts
of a political, sectarian or sectional nature, it
being especially required that allusions to tbe
late sectional war be avoided ; and they must
be of such a tone as befits the character of
such an extensively circulated Family journal
as is The Baltimore Weekly Sun.
3. All tbe stories received in competition
for tbe prizes will become the property of the
Am after
proprietors of The Baltimore
an award of the prizes has been made—this
condition including all tbe unsuccessful as
well as the six successful stories.
4. That tbe award may be made solely
upon tbe merits of tbe contributions, and in
dependent of all the influence connected with
name and position, the writer mast withhold
his or her name from tbe story itself, and en
close it, with the title of tbe story, in a sealed
note addressed to the publishers, either by
mail or inclosed in the MS.
5. Tbe MS. stories, marked "prize story,"
to be addressed to A. S. Abell A Co., publish
ers Baltimore Weekly Sun, Baltimore, Md.,
who will band them over to the Committee of
Decision and withhold tbe name of the author !
until the award is made.
6. All tbe stories to be submitted to a Com- i
mittee of Decision, selected by the proprietors :
of The Baltimore Weekly Sun, with a view to ,
their literary experience, taste and judgment, :
whose award shall be final.
7. The MS. to be on good paper-not thin ,
paper—and on one side of it only.
8. All tbe packages and letters to be pre- j
paid in foil, or they will not be taken from j
the postoffice.
Tbe above offer of prises is made to tbe
whole people—to those who have already won ;
a name in literary annals and to those who \
have not. We have merely to add that im- |
mediately after the committee annonnoe their |
decision tbe money will be paid to the sue
cessful competitors, and tbe publication of the :
stories commenced immediately.
The opportunity is one which talent may ;
make available for groat popularity, not only !
through tbe immense circulation of the Baiti -,
more Weekly Sun itself—which is distributed !
throughout ail the States, from the Atlantic |
to the Pacific coast—but the publicity thus
given to tbe name and talents of good writers
will be further diffused through the influence
of tbe liberal and impartial press of the coun
try with whom we exchange. In this respect i
our offer addresses itself most favorably to all
the writers of tbe whole country.
A. Si ABELL dc CO.,Pabllshers.
Sun Iron Building, Baltimore, Md. ;
Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1875.
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Nursery and Fruit Farm. !
A Urge and varied assortment of
General; Nursery Stock
For Sate at low rates.
PEACH TRHES A SPECIALTY.
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ELECTION NOTICE,
New Castle County National Bank of Odessa,
December 2d, 1875.
Tbe Stockholder's meetiag for the election
nine Directors to serve thw Bank for one
year, will be held ia tbe Banking-House on
WEDNESDAY, January 6th, 1876, between
tbe hoars of 11 A. M. and 2 P. M.
Dec 4—tc
J. L. GIBSON Cashier.
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We respectfully call the attention of onr
friends, and the public generally,
to the new and
INCREASED FACILITIES
Of THE
FOR PRINTING.
Having recently erected a new mid. eomodi
ons office and added a large amount of
NEW TYPE, PRESSES
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And other material to our stock, we are
fully prepared to do
Ætrçrg Uariefs of printing,
AT SHORT NOTICE,
OUR NEW CAMPBELL
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CHEQUES
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Are done in such style and at such price*
POWER PRESS
Enables ns to print
• Ac., any sise from tbe largest to the
smallest, in any color, or
VARIETY or COLORS,
AND ÜT ANY HUMBER,
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PAMPHLETS,
programmes;
CARDS,
LABELS,
TAGS, Ac.,
as
Guarantee Satisfaction.
WITH OUR
JOB PRESSES
We can do every kind of small work with
the greatest promptness, and at as
XjO"W PRICES
As can be done at any other office on
the Peninsula.
Try Ui and Yoh Witt Mot Compain
FOB RENT ON MAIN ST.
A STORE with Dwelling attached, centein
IX ing Six Rooms and (foliar Also a
Dwelling containing Eight Rooms'and Cel Ur.
fe*«. "ÆÂ;g5&„.
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FOR SALE.
1 FLI\ Cords of Oak and Maple WOOD, «
1UU tber in tbe woods or delivered in
quantities to soit purchasers. Apply to
JOHN A. REYNOLDS,
Decl2-tf. Middletown, Del,