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VOL. XXVIII—NO. 3. MIDDLETOWN, , SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1895. PRICE, 3 CENTS

SENATOR HIGGINS. GOVERNORS OF DELAWARE. ODESSA NOTES. LITTLE LOCALS. EDUCATIONAL INTEREST. TOWNSEND TOPICS. Social —Services in the M. E. Church this week Wliac the People of Ollier States Think The Meu who Rave Occupied the Chief Miss Mary Chance spent Sunday With Miss Lena Pizer is teaching at the Levels have been interesting and well attended. &• of Delaware’s Most Worthy Sou Magistrate Office for the Past School. Summer Schools flir Teachers as '■ Miss Sallie Enos. •••••• Events The following from the New York Press 100 Years. Dr. Sweeney of Smyrna was in town on —Mr. Henery Talbot has leased the Col. Viewed bv a State Principal—Other m & The following are the men whom Dela­ Miss Mary J. Doughten is quite 111 at her V - and other leading papeis expresses mir sent­ Thursday. Clayton home, and will take possession School Questions of Interest to ■ ■ ware has honored with tlie Governor’s home on Main St. jlfr*** iments and we believe*those of tl.e masses The Season’s Amusements In Town March 25. Teachers—Delawnre In the Line of of the Re; iiblican ] arty in Delà wart : office. Miss Mary DuHammel Register is the 'Mrs. W. H. Money has been quite sick, —The Missson Band of Forest Church UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OK 1792. but is better now. and Country—Surprise Parties Progress. /•V; ‘■file Republicans of the Slate of Del:- guest of Miss Neal Townsend. will have an entertainment at Mrs, Gilpin, ware should not hesitate for one moment in , from January 13th, 1793 MissSmith of is spending Miss Moitié Moore, of Delaware City is as Popular as Ever. Middletown, January 16th, 1895. Monday evening. returning Anthony Higgins to the United to January 13th, 1796. several weeks with Mrs. F. B. Watkins. the guest of Miss Lola Finley. Editor Transcript:—In your last issue —The Town Hall was sold at Sheriffs States Senate. It is not creditable to Dela­ Gunning Bedford, from January 13th, Rev. R. I. Watkins and L. V. Aspril of (12th inst.), you gave an article from the Mrs. E. N. Moore who lias for some time sale last Saturday- The Philadelphia Trust ware Republicanism that there should be 1796, to his death, September 28tli, 1797. Odessa were in town on Tuesday. OCIETY in tlie rural Sunday Star expressing disapproval of the been confined to her room is gradually im­ districts has begun co. being the purchaser. even a doubt of the re-election of this able (Daniel Lodgeas, Speaker of the Senate, Mr. George Atwell, of Betterton has been ex-Governor’s recommendations for a State from thence to January 1799 ) proving. its winter season —The Christian Endeavor Society will distinguished and useful republican leader. visiting relatives here this week. training school; but granting the need of Richard Bassett, from January 9th, 1799, The revival meetings at the M. E. church with a number of meet in the Presbyterian Church on Sun­ The Republican party of Delaware cannot Miss Viva Smith has returned home from M better qualified teachers. . A afford to commit suicide. The rejection of to March, 1701, when he resigned rnd be are still in progress and will be continued parlies, receptions day evening at 6.45 o’clock. All are cor­ The disapproval of such a school seems to until further notice. a visit with her sister, at Choptank. etc, and the indi­ dially invited. Mr. Jacob Maxwell will Senator Higgins for u candidate absolutely came chief justice of the Stale. ' be based on the supposition that in its without experience in national legis’alion (Janies Sykes, Speakerof the Senate,from Messrs D. W. Co-bit, W. W. Walker and Mrs. Carpenter has her grandmother, cation are that lead the meeting. limited time, it would attempt to do regu­ Mrs. Milligan for a guest. there will be no and notoriously lacking in the qualifica- (hence until January, 1802.) G. L. Townsend were present at the Inaug­ —The Magic Lantern Exhibition given lar school work- It would not deserve Aulee Hill and little daughter have been I lack of social funct­ I tions required in a Senator < f the United David Hall, from January 1802, to Jan­ ural ceremonies on Tuesday last. St. Anne’s S. S. Hall Wednesday evening much favor if established for this purpose, States would be an act of inexcusable and uary 1805. spending a few days with Mrs! J. 8. Latto­ ions to relieve to was much enjoyed by those who attended but it is designed for something not other­ Miss Anna Gibson left on Thursday for fatal folly. The party lias been built up to , from January 15tb, Washington, D. C., where she will enjoy a rn us. monotomy of the it, and "A trip to Philadelphia” was never Mr l wise provided for by the State. its present strength in Delaware largely 1805 to January 11th, 1808. portion of the social festivities of the Capi­ Mr. W. W, Shockley of Greensboro vis­ long and dreary full of pleasure and profit. The S. S. Of course the present writer is not au, so hrougli the loyalty, capacity and tireless , from January 11th, 1808, ta1, the guest of Miss Natilie Woodall. ited his brother, L. B. Shockley on Wed­ winter. funds we.ie satisfactorely swelled thereby. thorized to speak forex-GevcrnorReynolds to January 5th, 1811, One of the most pleasant events of the et.ergy of Senator Higgins. He has hon­ nesday and Thursday. but lie may,with some propriety, speak for Joseph Hazlett, from January 5th, 1711, The numerous friends of Mr. William month was a surprise party on Friday even ored Delaware in the Senate, and Delaware Lore were greatly grieved to hear of his Quite a number of our citizens went to those among whom the proposition arose. Governor must not dishonor herself by refusing to to January 10th, 1714. ing of last week, given by the friends of PERSONALITIES The Governor's message embodied two death a few days since. Mr. Lore was well Dover on the 15th to witness the inaugur- grant him the re-election he has splendidly , from January 10th, 1814, tion of Governor Marvil. of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pool at their recommendations'wliich orignated in the •• « * • Marvil and favorably known in this community Little Lines About Men and Women earned.” to January 21st, 1817. home nearMcDonougli,Mr.C. N.Riley who State Principals’ Association and were John Clark, from January 21st, 1817, to and leaves behind a host of admiring Mrs. H. N. Smith was summoned to Con- and What They Are Dolus. N. Y. Sun (Dem.) has successfully arranged many another unanimously approved by men of all January 15th, 1820. friends. schoken on Friday of last week to be with The Inauguration Witnessed by the No new Republican senator has won such an affair, was one of the conspirators —Miss Eliza Cochrhn of Elwin Pa. is vis­ shades of political faith because they be­ (Henry Molleston was elected Governor At «[special meeting of the school board her sister who is very ill. J.urges t Assenihinge on Record—The on this occasion, and ’tis needless to say, iting her friends near town. lieved that nothing better could be done for more quickly than Mr. Higgins the confi­ in November, 1819, hut died before January, held on Friday it was deemed expedient to Our Republican friends are anxious as to succeeded in his undertaking. One of the Reception and Ball Two Brilliant dence and respect of loyal citizens of both —Miss Ella Ross, of Viola Del.,is visiting the schools at present. 1820.) order an interchange of the rooms occupied the outcome of the Senatorial contest, while parties. His ability has put him in the first most delightful features of the evening was Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Berry, near town. These recommendations are: First, that Functions—The Middletown Ladles , Speaker of the Senate, per­ by the two higher departments, so that the the Democrats look on serenely. the music furnished by the “Pool Orches­ rank. With rare intuition, he has grasped —Sereck S. Wilson, who is employed in the State establish a free Summer train­ Much Admired. formed the duties of (be office from Jan­ unusually large quota ofadvanced students James Wilson and his men who will re­ tra," composed of the four brothers, all of and mastered the larger questions of mani­ Philadelphia, will spend tomorrow with ing school for teachers. Second, That the uary, 1820, lo Janua y, 1821, now in attendance might be accomodated whom are popular musicians, and their fest destiny, which are coining so rapidly to move from Middletown to this place in the State, by satisfactory arrangement with the HE Inauguration of , from January, 1821, to bis in the Principal’s room. spring have succeeded in securing houses. sister Miss Mary Pool who is an accom­ his parents here. the front as to make the squabbles of parti­ towns, open the town graded schools to ad­ death, in April, 1822. The recent cold wave afforded the plished pianist. —Miss Annie Barnard, ofCheswold, spent Joshua Marvil as sanship during tlie past few years seem petty Prof. Herman Roe has received a great vanced pupils of country dislricts. (Caleb Rodney, Speaker of the Senate, young people of this town a second indul­ Those who were present on this very de- a few days m town this week, the guest of ft Governor of Dela­ He is among the Americans in the Senate, many strong letters of recommendaiion to The idea of the proposed summer school from thence to January, 1823.) gence in the favorite and healthful pas­ ightful occasion from Middletown were: her brother, Dr. W. E. Banard. ware on Tuesday and he should be kept there. Any other the Governor for the appointment of coun­ is not that it shall instruct ils membre in Joseph Hazlett, from January, 1823, to time of skating, but as the “wave” was of Misses Mary and Lucy Cochran May Hol­ was the consuma- result at Dover will be a disgrace to Dela­ ty superintendent. —Post Master W. H. Moore, entertained the subjects to be taught in their schools. tion of a great event June 20th of the same year, when he died. such short duration the thin ice guaranteed ten Miss Wright Misses Clayton, Miss Will a few of his business and political friends It would take those already fairly well ware and a national misfortune. The Jr. O. U. A. M. have installed the Beasten,Miss Derrickson, Miss Rothwell, in the history of the (Charles Thomas, Speaker of the Senate, the cold baths, and consequent discomfiture following officers fot the ensuing term. Jr. at a dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared in the ordinary text books, and Slate. The weather N. Y. rivs;: (Rep.) from thence until January, 1824.) of several too enthusiastic participants. Mr. and Mrs. James Burnham, Dr. J. C. teach them bow to teach so that the labor P. C., W. A. Scott; C. J. D. Stradley; V. C.. —S- M. Reynolds, who has been confined was perfect; bright The eyes of the whole Republican party , from January, 1824, to At the annual election of Stockholders of Stites, W. R. Reynolds, J. C. Kelley, Will expended might accomplished the best re­ W. C. Money; A. R. S., N. W. Vanhorn; to his bed for several weeks is improving, sunshine and crisp, are fixed on the State of Delaware. The January, 1827. the Odessa Creamery Co., the following Lockwood, Ed Voughan, Reese Parker, sults. It would give instruction in the best Con. George J. Crouch; War., H. Hart; I. S. and we hope will soon be out again. invigorating atmos­ Republicans of tlie nation from Boston to Charles Polk, from January 1827, to Jan» gentlemen were selected to serve the ensu­ John Rothwell: From Odessa Mr. and' methods of teaching in primary and gram­ si} A. M. Mackey; O. S. W. A. Lee; Rep. toS. —Misses Ethel Parvis, Dora and Jessie phere made an ideal San Francisco have a direct interest in the uary, 1830. ing year are: Messrs. J. K. Williams, D. W. Mrs. John Rothwell; Mt Pleasant Mr. and mar grades. It would deal with the sub­ C. H. N. Smith; Trustee J. D. Stradly. Culbertson, and Hugh C. Browne Esq., at­ winter day and the re-election of that able, courageous and , from January, 1830, to Corbit, A. P. Corbit, E. F. Moore, M. H.. Mrs. J, F. Eliason. and Miss Elison; Mc­ jects of school management and organiza­ tended the marriage of Miss Lilia Lake to greatest throng of people ever seen on any faithful champion of Republicanism, An­ January, 1833. Davis, M. Keegan, C. Watkins, George Shirley Rose aged eight years, daughter Donough; Messrs Fran k and Howard Pool, tion, order and relation of studies, and thony Higgins. The first election of Senator of Mrs. Camillia Rose, died on Snnday Dr. Stewart Pool, Miss Mary Pool, Mr. and Mr. Dodson in on Wednesday. similar occasion in Dover was present to UNDER THE AMENDED CONSTITUTION, 1832. Wittock, and G. L. Townsend. similar topics. The work done by sjch a Higgins gave Delaware a deserved and hon­ morning. The funeral took place on Mrs. Boyd Cleaver; St. Georges; Mr. and ‘speed the parting guest,” and welcome the Caleb P. Bennett, from January, 1833, to school would be entirely outside the orable prominence in the councils of the April 9th, 1836, when he died. A very pleasant entertainment was en­ Tuesday; It was well attended. The Sun­ Mrs. Shultz, Miss Shultz, Dr. Fritz, Miss SALES TO TAKE PLACE. new magistrate to his official position. curriculum of the regular school work nation. His capacity, energy and unvarying (Chales Polk, Speaker of (lie Senate, from joyed by the children of the Intermediate day school of which she was a member, Manie McWhorter, Miss Maggie Clark, Tlie incoming trains from tlie north and thence until January, 1837.) but suplementary to it for those who wish devotion to Republican principles speedily Department of the public school a few was well represented, and presentad a very Miss Ebbie Griffiin Mr. and Mrs. Stuckert, Thursday, January 24th.-Isaac Guess- sou th brought the eager, expectant visitors, Cornelius P. Comegys, from January’1837, to enter upon teaching with clearer con­ made him a valued leader on the side of to January. 1841. evenings since. The teacher of that De­ pretty flloral design as a tribute of their Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, Miss Sutton, Mr. ford will sell his entire stock and farming among whom were the leading men of the ceptions of what to aim at and bow to ac­ protection and Americanism, and tlie Rep­ William B. Cooper, from January, 1841.to partment Miss Sawyer deserves unbounded love. Shirley was a sweet little girl and Heisel, Mr. Smith, Miss Linda Clark’ Mr. implements on the “Colliei Farm,” on the State. The National Guards ot Delaware, complish it. ublican party as a whole has a right to de­ January, 1845. praise for the kindly interest she bas tak en will be greatly missed by her friends. Harry Clark, Mr. Clayton Biley. Mr. and road leading from Dexter’s Corner to Green- On these lines a properly conducted the college cadets and the members of the mand that be shall be returned to tlie posi­ , from January, 1845, to in their advancement and success can not Mrs. W, E- Ellison; Delaware City, Miss spring. D. P. Hutchison, Auctioneer. Summer training school can render efficient numerous Republican clubs vied with each March, 2d, 1846. when he died. tion in which be rendered sterling service help but attend her efforts. CHESAPEAKE CITY. Fannie Clark, Miss Allie Clark, Miss Jen­ Tuesday, February 12th,—Aaron Reyn­ service. ether in their manifestations of patriotic (, Speaker of the Senate, No one would claim for it that it could to tlie cause of American interests. Dela­ from thence to May 1st, of the smne year, Mrs. James H. George, who so recently nie Clark, Mr. Stewart Clark. olds will sell bis entire stock and farming enthusiasm, and Dover itself was decked Caleb Price is very ill at his home in turn out thoroughly equipped teachers ill in gala array in honor of the occasion. ware Republicans are on trial before the when he died.) was called upon to mourn the death of her implements on J. C. Corbit's farm on the town. road from Pine Tree to Blackbird Landing. one Summer, or in two Summers; but it It is estimated that at least 8000 people were country. Every consideration of patriotism (WilliamTemple, Speakerof the House husband, lias been a second time afflicted GOLDEN WEDDING. would help to start progressive teachers in by the sad news of a brother’s death. As James Groome Steele spent Sunday with D. P. Hutchison, Auctiomer. on the street to witness the inaugural pa­ and party loyalty requires that they shall of Reprentatives. from May Gth lo January, an intelligent study of principles of educa­ rade which formed at 10;30 in three divis­ re-elect Anthony Higgins to the Senate of 1847.) Mrs. George has ever commanded the ad­ Frank Ellison, near town. Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell Celebrate tlie Tuesday, February I2tli.—Levi Watson tion and methods of instruction. It would ions, the first consisting of First Regiment the , , from January, 1847, to miration and respect of all whose privi­ Miss Elsie E. Karsner is spending some Fiftieth Anniversary oftbelr will sell at public sale bis property oil Dr arouse the courage and enthusiasm of the of Infantry, National Guard of the State Brooklyn Eagle (Dem.) January. 1851. lege it lias to know her, in just proportion time with relatives in Philadelphia. Marriage. Ashcraft’s farm, on the road leading from If elections mean anything Delaware young beginner, and would give encourage­ Colonel George Marshall commanding. William H. Ross, from January, 1851, to slie now receives the beartleltsympathy of Revival services are still in progress at the Mr. and Mrs. Gideon E Rothwell cele­ Fieldsboro to Taylor’s Bridge. D. P. Hutch­ ment and renewed inspiration to the teacher should have a Republican senator and if a January, 1855. an appreciative and considerate community brated the fiftieth anniversary oT their mar Second—The Delaware College Cadets, Gov­ M. E. church with but little success. ison, Auctioneer. faded with a year's - work Lu t lie school ernor Reynolds and staff. Governor elects caucus stands in any official relation to Peter F. Causey, from January, 1855; to Rev. R. I. Watkins discoursed to a large riage at their borne at Collin’s Beach last party actiurrMr. Higgins should certainly^ Miss Alma Bouchelle lias been spending Wednesday. February 13th,—Stock and room. January, 1859.------week. A large company of friends ami Marvil and State Officials in carriages and and appreciative congregation at the M. E. some time with Miss Hattie Morgan, near Farming Implements of R. O. W ittock The question of economy should not be all Republican Clubs. Third—Colored Re­ be chosen. He is a man of learning, dignity William Burton, from January, 1859, to church on Sunday evening last. His theme relatives were present, and the occasion urged against an appropriation for such a and character and one of the ablest lawyers January 1863. town. was one of great pleasure to all participants. near Murpbey’s Mill. publican Clubs. was a recital of the enjoyment attendant school. Delaware is one of the nine Slates ir. tlie stale. For this reason it is the more , from January ,17J3, to Misses Emma, Minnie and Lucinda Reed Mr. Rothwell is the oldest son of the late The parade was reviewed in tlie Public upon wealth when selfishly made use of in and Territories which up to 1892, had es­ to be hoped that Democrats will not join March 1st, 1865, when he died. were in Philadelphia several days this Mnjor Rothwell of the “Levels," and bis PENINSULA NOTES. Square by Governor Reynolds and Gover­ this world, followed by condemnation to tablished no normal schools for the training nor-elect Marvil, after which the Guberna­ the Addicks forces in order to accomplish (Gove Saulsbvry, Speaker of the Senate, eternal punishment,as compared to earthly week. wife is a daughther of George Collins for ot their teachers, and the small amount ex­ his defeat. The entire anti-Higgins cam­ from thence lo Janu ry 1867.) whom Collins’ Beach is named. They Smyrna is already getting ready for com­ torial party was escorted to the Court trials and tribulations,ultimately rewarded Hugh Mitchell, of Wilmington, was the pany, in anticii ation of the coming session pended annually for the Instiluses is the paign lias been one of fraud and jobbery, , from Jaxuary, 1867, for have always lived in Blackbird hundred, House, and in the presence of the assem­ by reception in the better world beyond. guest of his cousin Miss Mamie Steele, part of the Wilmington M. E. Conference that only appropriai ion she makes lor the pro­ and it would be a great triumph lor dec­ the constitional term. and are well known throughout the country bled Legislature and as many persons as He was listened to throughout with rapt of last week. convenes in March. fessional benefit of her teachers. It would ency should the senator be re-elected. Janies Ponder, from January, 1871, to Their nine children are: Ex-Coroner G. C. could be packed into the old Court House, attention. Mrs. Frank Boulden is making a lengthy not he too much to ask for a normal school Associate Judge Marvil administered the January, 1875. Rothwell, of Blackbird hundred, Mrs. Dr. Mr. Charles F. Warwick, the republican Irvins; Walker on Peaches. visit to her daughter Mrs. Ansley Whealton nominee for the mayoralty of Philadelphia which should give the regular school cur­ oalli of office on the same old Latin Bible John P. Cochran from January, 1875, to DELAWARE CITY. of Newark, N. J. G C.Boret.of Mt.Union,Pa..Mrs.J.A.Gayton. riculum plus the professional training, but At a meeting of the horticulturists held January, 1779. is a brother of Mrs. Ehen F. Perkins of famous lor having been printed in 1516. at Dover last week, Mr. W. Irving Walker of Lewistown, Pa.; Mrs. Janies Schaffer, the limited area, population, and wealth of John W. Hall, from January, 1879, to Miss Martha Janvier is visiting friends in The Jr. O. U. A. M. will attend the of Mt Union Pa.; Mrs. Thomas Archy, of Chestertown Md. Tlie Inaugural ceremonies were very of Baltimore and a large land owner in our State stand in the way of ibis. In such January, 1883. Dover. Church of the Good Shepherd in a b< dy on Huntingdon, Pa.; William Rothwell, of The Jr. O. U. A. M. of Clieswold, will simple and were soon over and after a bene­ Kent and Queen Anne's county, made the a case the next best thing is to leave the Charles C. Stocklev, from January, 1883 Mrs. S. C. Vail spent Saturday in Phila­ Sunday evening, Januory 20th. New York City, and B. F. C. Rothwell, of hold a festival in Cooper's Hall Thursday diction by Rev. Mr. Pilchard the enthusias­ following report on peaches: general education of teachers to the better to January, 1887. delphia. Bennett Steele was the guest of his Winslow Junction, N.J. Miss Annie E. and Friday evenings, Jan. 31st and Feb.lst. tic crowd gave vent in loud and prolonged graded schools of the State and to establish With the exception of a few orchards along Benjamin T. Biggs, from January, 1887, brother Stanley, who attends the Uni­ Rothwell, of Thoroughfare Neck; Mrs.Mary The menu will consist of chicken salad, shouts and cheers for Governor Marvil. the water courses, the peach crop of 1894 Mr. Francis McIntyre spent Wednesday a Summer school for special training. Dela­ to January, 1891. versity of Md., on Saturday last. E. Kough, of Mt. Unioo; Pa. oysters, ice cream, cake etc. Long Live the Governor! in Philadelphia. ware owes something of this kind to her was the usual off year failure, following Robert J. Reynolds, from January, 1891, Presiding Elder Rev. L. E. Barrett will THE GOVERNOR'S RECEPTION. Miss Hayes, of Red Lion, is the guest of Mrs. Thomas S- Bordley, of Chestertown, pupils, to her teachers, and to herself. the heavy crop and low prices of 1893, has to January, 1595. reach in the M. E. church on Sunday The Governor’s Reception was held in Miss Lizzie Cleaver. Old Farmer Hopkin’s. and Miss Maud D. Kemp, daughter of Rev. More public interest in the public schools produced good results, by causing growers Joshua Marvil, from January, 1895.— morning at 10.30 o’clock. All are invited. Mr. Frank Davidson will Dre sent his Court House from 8 to 9 p. m. and thous­ who were holding on to trees of inferior Mrs. White, of State Road, visited her J. D. Kemp, of Still Pond, have decided to would lead to good results. Too many Mrs. Charles Ellison, Misses Mary Elli­ ands of visitors had the pleasure of being fruit, to pull all such trees out, which, in very popular spectacular production “Old open a store in Chestertown. The firm name people decry the work of our teachers with­ aunt, Mrs. Brewer on Friday. introduced to Gov. Marvil. He was as- GOV .IlAbllSG'SlSAltVIlAL. son and Elsie Karsner witnessed “Princess Farmer Hopkin’s” in the Middletown will likely be Maud D. Kemp & Co. out sufficient personal investigation as to case of a good crop in this year, should re­ Miss Emma Frempt, of Philadelphie, tisted in receiving by the following well Bonnie" at Broad street Theatre, Philadel­ Opera House to-night. Mr. Davidson is Cards are out announcing the marriage the real work and needs of schools. The lieve the market of peaches so demoral­ spent Sunday with her father. well known ladies of the slate who added izing to the trade. A Delaware Lailv who Witnessed the phia, on Wednesday of this week. highly commended and his singing is said of Miss Hettie Williams, of Marydel, to work is susceptible of great improvement, Miss Lizzie Cleaver has returned from a to be a great attraction. His whole com­ grace and beauty to the many other The peach belt is not moving south as Ceremonies Pictures the Gala scene. Misses Esther and Gladys Banks enter­ Benjamin Cubbage, of Hazeltonville, in the but Delaware's schools will compare favor­ Harrisburu, Jan. 15th, 1895. visit to friends in Wilmington. pany is above the average, and tlie play charms of the occasion: Mrs. N. B. Sntilh- rapidly along the Chesapeake side of' the tained a number of tbeir little friends on Baptist church, on January, 26. Rev. Elder ably with those of many States which spend In spite of a few scurrying snow-flakes with the special scenery and accompaning ers, of Dover, in black silk and lace, Miss Peninsula as it is along the line of the Del­ Misses Bessie Price, Gertrude and Julia Thursday afternoon, in honor of their Rittenliouse will perform the ceremony. more money per capita for educational and a dull sky crowds of people gathered stage setting add much to tlie popularity Ida Bacon of Laurel, white silk and lace, aware division of P., W. & B. railroad, there Sadler spent Sunday with the Misses Vail. consin Nora Verdier, of Norfolk, Va. purposes, and her teachers, with judicious to see the inauguration of Gen. Hastings, of the play. The same performance was Mrs. Martha Toadvine, wife of Gordon Miss May Sharp, of Laurel lavender silk having been comparatively no unhealthy Mrs. Cecil Rice, of Baltimore, is the The ninth sociable of the series under encouragement, and under capable leader­ Governor of Pennsylvania. At no pre­ given in Havre de Grace this week, and the Toadvine, died in Salisbury Tuesday morn­ and puiple velvet, Mrs. Martin B. Burris, trees removed somit of the Chester river guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. E. the auspices of the Ladies Guild of the ship and control, would give her schools a vious inauguration were so many strangers manager of the Opera House there sends ing after a protracted illness. She was a Middletown, nile green laffeta with green during the past year. Amos. Church of the Good Shepherd will be held worthy place among those of other States. present; the hotels and many private the following telegram of endorsement. daughter af the late John D. Williams and velvet and chiffon, Mrs. George Smith, The Maryland and Delaware Peninsula at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Byron a sister of L. E. Williams. Resident of the The small appropriation necessary to carry ltonses being crowded. All along the route Messrs. W. E. Coale, J. H. Clark, Norman ''Farmer Hopkins gives a delightful enter­ Laurel, white silk and lace, Miss Lizzie s the peach section of the States, and ever Bouchelle on Tuesday evening, January on the proposed school would be one of the selected for the parade the sidewalks were Cleaver and Supt. H. D. Griffin spent Tues­ tainment, elegant every way.” Tickets now Farmers and Merchants’Bank, Salisbury. Willis, Milford, lavender silk, white satin will be so far as quality of the fru't is con­ 22d. An interesting program has been ar­ lined with spectators to whom the newly day in Dover. on sale at W. 8. Leatherbury. Don’t fail She leaves two children. State's best paying investments. and lace. cerned, but it rests with tlie grower to put ranged so as to make the evening a pleasant The second recommendation carries its made Governor lifted his hat as he passed. An Oyster Supper will be given by the to witness this play to-night. Wilbur Stephens, aged 15 years, a pris­ Each lady carried a bouquet of exquite his Iruit. carefully assorted, in convenient one. One more will be held before the own justification. It is practically the town­ About 12 o’clock Gen. Hastings and the ladies of tlie Episcopal church in the oner in the jail at Chestertown,has escaped. roses which had been presented by Gov. and attractive packages, to sell on the mar­ Lenten season begins. ship system jf- other Slates. One or two members of his cabinet, Governor Pattison Parish House, Thursday evening, January The boy was allowed to walk in the corri­ Marvil. ket by the side of that marketer of Califor­ Grange Officers Elected. advanced pupils in a country district often and his staff entered the main building; the 24th. Proceeds for the benefit of the The Smyrna Grange, No. 21, at their last dors of the jail, and becoming tired of his nia. MORE PARDONS. take the time which the teacher should give The Secretary of State Hon. N. IS. Smitli- General walking with uncovered head Episcopal church. meeting plected the following officers: Mas­ imprisonment, heated a poker, burned the Two principal reasons for low prices to to her lower classes. The town graded ers, with all the courtly grace of the old beside Governor Pattison. They were fol­ The wedding of Miss Florence E. Hutch­ ter J. E. Carter; Overseer, W. S. Jones. Ken lock off and escaped easily. Stevens was the Peninsula grower are: Ex-Governor Reynolds’ Lost Official school could place such pupils in classes school gentleman, introduced the visitors lowed by the Justice of the Supreme Court ton; Lecturer, J. C. Robinson. Chaplain, serving a six months' sentence for larceny. First.—The lack of systematic distribu­ inson and Mr. Richard C. McMullen took Act Was to let Loose the Criminals. already formed and would receive compen­ toliis Excellency the Governor and to the and guests. Chief Justice James P. Strret Robert Darrah; Secretary, Samuel Bilder- The Kent county, Md., almshouse sold tion of the crop. place in the M. E. church Thursday after­ Michael Faino, who was sentenced to be ladies in attendance. Everyone expresses administered the oath which was followed back; Treasurer, A. L. Hudson,Sr.; Steward from the farm last year about 500 bushels sation from-the Stale. Second.—The careless attention given by noon. Immediately at 2 o'clock the bridal hanged last October for the murder of Carlo This would result in better paid teachers greet pleasure at the kindly courtesy with by the Governor’s salute by Battery C. Joseph Vaupelt, Greenspring; Assistant of wheat for $239 03 763 bushels of corn for the majority of growers to the assortment party entered the clitircli to the strains of Rttya, on, April 20, 1893, was respited Fri­ and better grading in the town schools, which Gov. Marvil greeted his guestsj He Governor Hastings delivered his inau­ Steward, J. F. Gootee, and Gatekeeper, $298 82, and, in addition, kept enough for and packing of the fruit the march played by Miss Sadie Craig. day by Governor Reynolds for £5 years wlii'e it would often give high school privi­ is very pleasing in manner genial and gural address in a clear distinct voice, and Faino was to have been executed on Jan­ Joseph Lighleap. This grange is now one tlie uses of the institution. Straw amount­ This year promises a big crop, which will The bride attired in white silk with trim­ social and very approachable. was greeted with wild enthusiasm. After of our interesting organizations, and is ing to $t7 81 was also sold. There are 29 leges to the country pupils without extra bring paying prices, providing distribution mings of lace and ribbons carrying a uary 25. Faino will be 102 years of age at personal expense for tuition, and we should THE INAUGURAL BALL. the benediction had been pronounced, the bouquet of white roses,accompanied by her the expiration of his term of imprisonment. proving quite profitable to those who at­ inmates: white males, 6; colored ntales.6; can be properly made and care is given as come nearer lo realizing in practice the true distinguished party entered their carriages The news of the Governor’s action created tend it regularly. They have now a mem­ white females, 9; colored females, 6; white The eventful day closed with the cus­ to package. I would suggest that a com­ father, was preceded by the four ushers, and the long line of soldiers, citizen and bership of 50, meeting every Saturday alter child, 1; colored child, 1. theory that while the State is giving op­ tomary Inaugural Ball at the Rink. There mittee of live be appointed by the president William Hutchinson, brother of the bride, considerable comment. portunities she should give equal opportuni­ were more guests invited Ilian could be firemen accompanied by numerous bands, Mr. H. Pyle and the Messrs. McMullen, Governor Reynolds on Monday pardoned noon In Odd Fellows Hall. The St. Michaels Argus has suspended to forrqulnle a plan for marketing 1895 ties to all. accommodated in comfort, and the result including the famous Ringolci band made a brother and cousin of the groom. Miss Lewis C. Davis, the murder of Policeman publication and the editor, Mr. Richardson peach crop (providing there is a crop) the W. B. Tharp, was a crush, the eager crowds fflled the grand parade, such as has not been seen in Ethel George, niece of the groom, was the Peterson, and William, alias Harry Wood, has removed to Harrington. Del., where lie plan to he submitted to the growers in such —"Old Farmer Hopkins,” said to be one President State Principals’ Association. street to Ibc opposite crossing, seeking ad­ Harrisburg for a long time. Themen who flower girl. She was attired in white s!lk,nnd the Philadelphia burglar. will continue the drug business and prob­ a m inner a' the comniitlee may think ad­ of the brightest rural dramas ever written, mission to the scene of levelry. Dancing participated numbered many of the leading carried roses. They were met at the altar by The pardon of Murderer Davis is dettunce ably edit a paper in that town. Walter T. Senator Carey’s Retirement. visable. will be produced, January 19tli, by the was nevertheless, tlie feature of the ball, citizens of the State, aud all the groom and Rev. J. E. Amos who per­ on all sides. Davis was tried and conWcted well-known comedian, Fiank S. Davidson, Todd, late of the Eastern Democrat has The Washington correspondent of the the New York Recorder says: “I am sorry and many were tlie amusing and grotesque leading Republican clubs from Philadel­ formed the ceremony, after which a recep­ of killing Policeman Peterson, one of the and an excellent company. Speeial scenery, located in St. Michaels and on last Satur­ THIS NEWSBOY WAS GRATEFUL. that Carey is to go. He was a credit to his figures cut by the dancers W'lio were un­ phia, notably the Continental club which tion was held at tlie home of the bride’s most cold-blooded murder that ever stained mechanical effects, specialties of a high day issued the inital number of the St- daunted by the pressing crowds, in spite of elicited comments front the ladies as being father. The bride received many useful crime's annals in Delaware. Davis was beat* order, all go to make “Old Farmer Hop­ Michaels News, a creditable 7-col. folio. state and to the Senate, and he has fallen a A condition of moral degeneracy is com­ victim to his own honesty of purpose and obsticlcs,'‘tripped it off” ns lightly as the the finest looking club in the line. and valuable present. Mr. and Mrs. Mc­ ing his wife and the woman ran into the kins" tlie great success it undoubtedly is. At the joint meeting of the Delaware monly attributed to newsboys, but (here steadfast courage. But he went against circumstances would permit* The crowds Governor and Mrs. Hastings gave a din­ Mullen were driven to Newark where they officer's house for protection. He responded Speaking of ils presentation in Pittsburg are exceptions. State Hospital and county almhouse com­ the sentiment of his home people, and that' began to disperse liortly after midnight; ner from 6 to 8 lo the cabinet officers and took the train for Washington, on their in his shirt sleeves in time to save the wo­ the Leader says: "At the Opera House last mittees Friday afternoon, it was decided and the late comers bad more com tort. The A physician who recently moved uptown return they will go to Wilmington where man’s life. In return he was murdered by .i ‘ for a politician is fatal. There was no rea­ their wives.Later in the evening a public re­ evening that irresistable Rnd quaint come­ to light the two buildings at Farnhuret by inlo the eighties took an evening paper the brutal husband. s. son in tlie world why Carey sould have music was furnished by Prof. Oglesby’s ception was given. Governor and Mre.Hast- they will reside. dian. Frank S. Davidson, kept a large electricity. Several proposals for furnishing voted for the repeal of tlie Sherman act Orchestra, of Gbester, Pa. front a small newsboy and dived into his ings, were assisted by Lieut. Governor and William Wood, the pardoned burglar, is andiecne in good humor for three straight electric light were considered. Tlie trustees except that he believed it was right. It The prettiest and most attractive and pocket for the change Mrs. Walter Lyon, Secretary and Mrs. Frank FORT PENN. one of the three Philadelphia burglars who hours. He is one of the rising comedians agreed upon what they thought to be the was a mistake in judgement, and he prob­ most popular lady aud handsomest man "That’s all right,Doc.”remarked the little Reeder, Attorney-General and Mrs. H. C. bound, gagged and robbed Robert Smith of the day.” most satisfactory and economical plan to ably would have known better another seen at tlie ball are said to be from Middle- chap. “I won't take no money. Don’t you McCormick, Adjt. General Tltoma s J. Revival service was being held in the have wires run out front Wilmington. Tl e time. He thought that he was on the right town or nearby. remember Jimmie you cured last winter Stewart, Insurante Commissioner and Mrs. Methodist church. Fop Oyer Fifty Year*. Farmea’s Institute. contract was therefore awarded the Wil­ with the fever?” An Old and well tried remedy.—Mrs. track, and that in the end his people would Dover liad her bands full to accomodate James H. Lambert, Private Secretary and Mr. Gant and family will rpobably move The Farmers’ Institute of New Castle mington City Electric Company for five Then tlie physician recognized in the lall Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used county will hold a meeting in the Contegys have to coma to his way of thinking. But the many visitors. The hotels and boarding Mrs. Lewis Beither. The executive man­ to Augustine Tier sometime next week. years. and sturdy hoy a little chap whom lie had for over fifty years by millions of mothers ' Building next Tuesday at 2 p. m. Farmers, lie misread the signs of the times. Some­ bouses were all full, tlie Richardson House sion was beautifully decorated with paints pulled through a fever without any pay­ Houses a

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