Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954
Past In Review from 08-02-2001
125 years ago
August 5, 1876
Business Locals.
WANTED. -- 500 boxes of Peaches, 500 barrels of Potatoes, 300 tubs of Butter, 1000 barrels of Eggs, and 200 barrels of Apples, for which I will pay cash. Address A. L. LEONARD, Produce Commission Merchant, 68 South Street, BALTIMORE, Md.
IF YOU want a nice pair of KID GLOVES call on M. L. Hardcastle, with S. R. STEPHENS & CO.
Samuel J. Tolson, recently in the employ of G. W. W. Naudain, Middletown, has purchased the stock of G. W. Cummins in Smyrna, and commenced the dry goods and grocery business for himself. As Mr. Tolson attends closely to business, we hope that our surmise of his success will be well substantiated.
LUMBER FOR SALE.
The people of Middletown and vicinity will have a chance to buy a cheap lot of Lumber at the close of Blackbird camp meeting. I having 75,000 ft. on the ground, which I will sell at ruinous prices. J. E. WORDEN, Smyrna, Del.
Hedge Knives, Horse Muzzles, Lard and Lubricating Oils, and Oil Cans of all sizes, at LINDLEY & KEMP'S.
Hay, Straw and Manure Forks, Grass and Grain Scythes, Whetstones Rifles, Oil Cans and Wrenches, Engine and Whale Oil, and the best Winter Strained Lard Oil at $1.12 per gallon, cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
S. M. REYNOLDS, Middletown, Del, is selling MORE GOOD SHOES than any two dealers on the Peninsula south of Wilmington, and challenges any manufacturer or dealer to surpass his shoes in quality, style, or prices. Call and see them.
Home made shirts, made of the Best Wamsutta Muslin and No. 2100 Linen and perfect fit, for $1.00. For sale by S. M. REYNOLDS.
Opened this day, a new case of CALICOES, warranted fast colors, at 5 cts. per yard, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
New line of White Piques, V. Lawns, Percales, Cretonnes, &c., just opened at S. M. REYNOLDS.
Ladies call at S. M. REYNOLDS and look at the new assortment of Hamburg Edgings and Insertings, in all widths and prices from 10 cents and upwards.
Guns and Locks repaired at LINDLEY & KEMP'S.
100 years ago
August 3,1901
ST. GEORGES ITEMS.
Miss Ollie Paynter is visiting relatives and friends of Odessa.
Miss Anna Moore is visiting relatives in and about Middletown.
Messrs. E. Wiest, of Odessa, were calling on friends in town on Sunday.
Miss Ada Gravatt, of Portor's, is visiting her grandparents at "Clear View."
Miss Katie Swain is visiting her sister, Mrs. Samuel Lester, of near Red Lion.
Miss Maggie Cann, of Kirkwood, spent part of this week with Miss Annie Henry.
Miss Anna Stewart, of New Castle, was entertained by friends in town on Sunday.
Miss Viola Helveton is visiting relatives and friends in and about Philadelphia.
Miss Susie Summons, of Birds Nest, spent Sunday with Miss Mabel Stewart, of town.
Miss Mattie Cann, of Kirkwood, spent Sunday with Miss Florence Jones at "Linden Hill."
Miss Belle Bratton, of Newark, N. J., is being entertained by her sister, Mrs. Sallie Cann.
Mr. White, of Odessa, spent last week with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lewes, of Jester's Corner.
Miss Ida Helveston has returned home after an enjoyable visit with relatives and friends at Taylor's Bridge.
Mrs. Geohegan and Miss Elizabeth Riley, were brief but pleasant visitors in Delaware City on Monday.
Miss Lou Looper, of Wilmington, is being entertained by her uncle, Mr. Edgar Carrow and family.
Mr. William Holland, of Boston, Mass., is being entertained by his cousins, the Mr. Vail's, or near McDonough.
Mr. J. Frempt, of Delaware City, spent part of this week with his daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Swain at "Cherry Villa Farm."
The M. E. Sunday School have decided to hold a pic-nic in Mr. J. W. Carrow's lawn Thursday, August 8th. All are welcome.
Mr. J. McGoggle, of Philadelphia; was entertained at "Bonny View Farm" on Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hendrickson.
25 years ago
August 5, 1976
Middletown Signs For Sewage Plant
Mayor and Council at its meeting Monday night signed a long-considered agreement with New Castle County to hook up with a planned regional sewage treatment plant which is proposed to serve the Middletown-Odessa-Townsend area.
Council also approved an agreement under which the Letica Corp., a plastics manufacturer, will build a $375,000 plant in the Middletown Industrial Park on the western edge of town. Letica plans to start with a workforce of about 45 men and women.
Under the agreement, Letica will pay no taxes on the plant itself the first year -- it will continue paying taxes on the land -- and then 20 percent each year thereafter until 100 percent is reached. That 5-year plan brought complaints from one town resident, who objected to anyone "getting free taxes."
Letica also plans to hook into the town's water system, build a connecting road to the plant and buy electricity from the town -- if and when the town can supply it. The town does not have the line capacity to serve industries now. They are served directly by Delmarva Power & Light.
Grading work on the site has been progressing for some time on the 10-acre plot by Frederic G. Krapf & Son. Inc. of Wilmington.
In other action, Council authorized a $4,000 study intended to answer complaints about water pumped from the town's most productive well, located on South Broad St.
Residents have been complaining for some time that the water looks milky, according to Councilwoman Beverly Connolly, who is water commissioner. Some claim that air bubbles are causing it.
