Local notices on theatre foreclosures and debt policy debate
Fragmentary report notes foreclosures on multiple properties including a theatre at Abestant Tenth and Zeeventh streets and a mortgage sale involving Jas. Mason and others. It also discusses public debt, greenbacks, and proposed saving measures as debated by the New York Herald and President’s supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jphia
Tima
Geil Wright
Phila ‘el
Bia
Gandanl
Abestant Tenth
Zeeventh
Jos
C. Ferguson
M. Bennett
St. Paul's Germany
New York Herald
Sierman
Wishola
Secre- Seman
Aix
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
Ambiguous OCR reads like a local brief with scattered names and places. It mentions a police case, a fire department, and a public notice in a city, with references to individuals Williams and a comedian, plus mentions of fires and a dump, but the text is garbled and several items are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nh .K
Williams
Mbaere
Ejectment Case Postponed in County Court
The court postponed the ejectment suit between the Delaware Western Railroad Co. and John A. Harris et al. after defense arguments. Witnesses described land bounds and docks, noting West's dock location and earlier land descriptions, with the case resuming later and other hearings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caétce
J Be Doe
Richard Roe
Delaware Wesern
Coenen
John A. Hartis
Boen Weat
Lille Leary
Bates
Sate
Hugh Dugan
Mr. Cumming
Johe A. Harris
Eliza and
Mary Harris
Jol Haris
John A. Lartin
John A. Haris
Eliza
Philip Fackett
Joe A. Maris
William Straiple
Philip Plunkett
James Simpson
Bs Wu. Steimple
Samuel Paylor
Jaws
Simpson, Marcl
Job Marrl
Charles Moore
West
Water Street
Shipley Street
West's Dock
West's
Enoch Moore
Clock theft alleged at Market Street jewelry store arraignments
Wu Ward Edward Lawler and Mous ley were arraigned in police court for larceny of a clock from Erwin Hirst’s Market Street jewelry store near Seventh. Hirst testified the clock vanished after a 4 o clock visit. The trio then wandered to a drinking saloon and a later break in led to their arrest. They were held for court in 20 dollars bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu. Ward
Edward Lawler
Mousley
Jwelry
Erwin Hirst
Market Street
Hirst
Fourth
Market Streets
Orange Street
Delaware veterans organize Grand Army post in Newark
A group of Delaware veterans met at Barney Rosenblatt’s barber shop to form a Grand Army of the Republic post. Twenty three members signed on and a charter reception from Philadelphia was arranged. Conrad Peters was chosen commander and Barney Rosenblatt adjutant with Captain John Carroll as quartermaster. A hall donation offer was accepted and next meeting set for Monday at Smager Hall Fourth and Walnut streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. BR
Delaware
Barney Rosen
Barber Abop
Grand Army of the Republic
Rll
R. C. Fraim
John Carroll
W. Burleigh
Philadelphia
Conrad Peters
Barney Rosenblatt
John Carrol
F. Bishop
Smager Hall
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
Kili Crozier
Rival Express Battle Ends With Adams Exit
A long dispute between the Philadelphia and Reading Express and the Adams Express Company ends as Adams abandons service to routes not covered by Reading lines. Adams shifts to shipments only along Berks and Lehigh routes, Wilmington and Northern lines, and other limited corridors, ceasing door to door or New York bound consignments.
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Tusk
Adams
Schuylkill Valley
Reading
Express Trans
Mit
Baytows
Kealing Company
Ttate
Adams Theo
Philadelphia
Coatesville
Pennsylvania Road
Wiluwington
Northero
Toe Ada
Wilmiteton
Nuthery
Slatington
Berka
Letago
New York
Reading Road
Reading Row
Wilowington
Local sportsmen chase game despite dry weather report
Gunners in Leaven report partridges selling for a dollar per pair as dry conditions push birds to swamps and branches. Several Philadelphia gunners are noted at Rehoboth Douglass House with hopes of a good season after a slow period. A shooting accident injures a Woodleytown youth, while a flock of wild geese causes a nearby incident near Elkton. The Board of Health met to approve bills and plan a site visit.
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Midiietown
Leven
Lewes
Rehoboth Bay
Surf
Douglass
Rehoboth
Philadele Phia
Peter H. Smith
Woodleytown
Rebbits
Marley Will
Elkton
Water Witch Fire Company to build engine house and dwelling
The Water Witch Fire Company bought the lot at Sixth and Tatoau streets to erect a large modern engine house with all improvements and a three story dwelling for the driver. The current engine house is to be sold.
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Water Witch Fire Company
Tatoau
Ralston V. Ralston Divorce Rule In Philadelphia
In the Philadelphia Press report Judge Biddle rules on Ralston versus Ralston a divorce suit based on desertion. The couple cohabited in Wilmington Delaware where the husband worked in Philadelphia. The court holds that domicile and jurisdiction depend on both parties and that willful desertion for two years cannot be established under the facts presented. The motion for the divorce is discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ralston
Conmmer
Biddle
Ralaton
Raeton
Wilmgton
Delaware
Wilmington
Huband
Bishop
de Casey
Coline Va
Reed
Suwith
Uder
Culine
Del
Tie
Philadephia
Witout
Fire damages Megargee warehous and Newark mill loss
A Philadelphia blaze at the Megargee paper building along with Curtis & Co. in Newark destroyed a five story complex at 18 South Sixth and 9 Decatur, with $434000 in losses and $214000 insured. Also, Mrs. Sarah Heck suffered severe injuries after a fall at 1314 French Street in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megargee
Philadelphia
Uniontown
Curtis & Brother
Newark
Delaware
Megargee Bros
South Sixth Street
Decatur Street
A.M. Collins, Son & Co
Collins & Co
Sarah Heck
French Street
Contractor Battles Rock Bed on Van Buren Street
Hugh Patton, contractor for grading Van Buren Street and Seventh Street, encounters a huge bed of solid rock. City claims ownership of the stones, Patton argues they were unexpected and raise extra costs for removal. Personal item notes Sergeant William A. Jones is out of doors for the Minute service and remains unwell.
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Hugh Patton
van Buren Street
Sixth
Eighth
Seventh Street
van Buren
Harrison
Patton
Poline
Wm. A. Jones
City Council urged to back ice harbor at Christiana mouth
The United States Army engineers report plans to reestablish an ice harbor near Reedy Island and build a new harbor to replace Chester. They seek two councilors to visit the sites aboard the Arbutus steamer. The council is urged to act at the next meeting and pressure Congress for a pier at the Christiana river mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canbot
Wilmington
United States
Reedy Island
Chester
Board of Port Wardens
Hell
Philadelphia
U. S
Engiveer
Board of Portardens
Reedy Lalan
United States Army
Congress
Macomb
Cap'ain White
United States Navy
Caput
The
Christiana
Frank Chanfrau in Kit the Arkansas Traveller at city
Tonight the renowned comedian Frank Chanfrau appears for the first time in this city in Kit the Arkansas Traveller. He has staged the role in major cities with enthusiastic audiences and brings his own scenery for the presentation. Kate Thayer and her company also debut Friday evening in this city with a lineup of leading performers.
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Chanfrau
Frank 5
Kit
Arkansas
Arch Street
Philadelphia
The Last Survivors of Wilmington Water Works Choice
A 1826 Wilmington committee chose water works to ease scarcity, guiding the site at the new Court House. The list of survivors includes Joseph Bringhurst and Allen Thomson, with most others long dead. A Guarantix observer recalls the mild open winter of 1842 3 and March bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
New Court House
Joseph Bringhurst
Allen Thomson
Washington
Patrick Higgins
John Brinklee
John Wales
Allen McLane
James Canby
Joseph Bringharet
Archibald Hamilton
Mald Winter
Guantix
Gus Williams Coming to Opera House This Week
Local native Gus Williams known as a Dutch comedian will perform at the Opera House on Tuesday evening in the play Our German Senator. He previously appeared with Tupy Pastor's troupe and has strong regional renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Williams
Gus Willams
Opera
Williams
Tupy Pastor
Back Shed Water Nuisance Trial Upsets Court
James Curran of 412 East Fifth Street faced arraignment for maintaining a nuisance by letting rainwater from his back shed flow into 410 Harrity’s yard. Earlier, Curran paid a $10 fine after a similar suit. A new case against Harrity for obstructing a gutter and ash dumping follows before Equire Hagany. Local police court notes include Bridget Whelan and Sarah Lapierre. Lapierre sues Whelan for assault with a $1 fine and costs, Whelan jailed in default. Nel Leary, charged with public drunkenness at 1025 Orange Street, also fined $1 and costs.
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James Curran
East Pith Street
Michael Harrity
Joseph Ising
Harrity
Curran
Equire Bertolette
No. 410
Erquire Hagany
Bridget Whelan
Sarau Lapierre
Lapierre
Charles Dolan
Dolan
Orange Street
A Wife Murder Sentenced to Eleven Years Eleven Months
In Philadelphia the judge sentenced Dennis O Sullivan to imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary for eleven years and eleven months for second degree murder. The judge noted the jury’s verdict but warned he could not exceed the statutory maximum and mentioned the practice of shortening sentences to release before winter.
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Phila, Telegraph
Dennis O'sulivan
Anotler
Berty
The Stolen Documents Controversy Emerges
Washington reports detail a scheme to obtain government documents from the Government Printing Office. Chicago Times correspondent T. D. Crawford allegedly bargained with a printing office employee to secure proofs and coordinated distribution with several papers to cover expenses. The Secretary's report is said to have been bought by New York Tribune, Cincinnati Enquirer, and Chicago Times correspondents, then telegraphed to Cincinnati Gazette, Chicago Tribune, and Boston Advertiser.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Government Printing Office
T. D. Crawford
Chicago Times
New York Tribune
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Gazette
Chicago Tribune
Boston Advertiser
Times Editorial on Hayes Message to Congress
The Times argues that calling in legal tender notes to circulation would be followed by silver dollars taking their place and price relief. It predicts European capital flowing back will lift prices nationwide and shift trade, though this process will take time, not days.
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Washington
Com Spouce N.Y. Herald
Western Congress
Keople
Treasury Nutes
the Times
Hayes
Congress
Europe
United States
Union
Improved Flour Mill by William Lea & Sons Opens in State
Improved Flour Mill completed by William Lea and Sons boasting the largest mill in the state. Steam powered and using iron rollers to crush grain into patent flour, a method previously confined to the western regions. This is the first mill of its kind in this section of the country.
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William Lea & Sons
George Monroe Gilbert Biographical Note Emerges
City Clerk wraser received Amherst College request for information on graduate George Monroe Gilbert for the college biographical record. Gilbert, son of Reg. eee W. Gilbert, studied medicine and practiced briefly on the Eastern Shore of Maryland before moving south where he died during the late war.
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Wraser
Amherst College
George Monroe Gilbert
Gilbert
Reg. Eee W. Gilbert
Hanover Presbyterian Church
Diaryland
Broad Brimmed Coleman and Miss Shive Death in 19th Century Tale
The Richmond Va. Whig recounts Broad Brimmed Coleman a tale of a poor laborer who gained fame through perseverance, built a home, aided friends, and died respected by the poor. It then notes Euphemia Shive’s death from abortion complications in Dorset, with legal actions naming Henry Drumbore and J. Monroe Shellenberger as involved. a warrant seeks Drum bore’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Va
Ni Sauna
Spa
Colemes
Roy
Miss Shive
Dorestown
Euphemia Shive
Henry Drumbore
J. Mounroe Shellenbeger
Yrumbere
Parta
No Government Guns for Grant Washington
Representative Harmer urged the Secretary of War and General Benet to loan War Department rifles and equipment for militia and citizens attending Grant’s reception in Philadelphia on December 16. The Secretary declined, stating no power to loan War Department property beyond existing authority, and urged no further applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer
Benet
Philadelphia
War Department
Sherman
German steel for the United States source
The Timea notes European efforts to counter the U S trade gap with Germany selling steel blocks to America via Krupp. The deal is funded through London and reflects Europe's transfer of industrial strength to balance deficits.
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Loxpox
Dec. L
Timea
Tte
Ouhr
Eurpe
Germany
Amernia
Herr Krupp
London
Irish famine distress appeal read in metropolitan churches
Cardinal Manning appeals for Ireland relief read in all London Catholic churches. He notes unprecedented poverty in Ireland amid famine fears and announces a general collection for relief next Sunday. In farming news grain prices rise with wheat at $1.65 and corn at 55 cents a bushel.
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Ireland
London
Cardinal Manning
W. G. Pennypacker & Co
Anko O
Funeral notice for Andrew Fischer at Riverview Cemetery
Andrew Fischer died aged 61 or 62 on the 30th. Relatives and friends of Hermann Saal No. 2 F and the Fame Hose Fire Company are invited to his funeral from 118 Shipley Street on Tuesday afternoon with interment at Riverview Cemetery. Also sale notice for Water Witch Engine House on Shipley Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Inquiries to Juispha Miller Stall 74 Third Street Market and Thomas A Bube Stall 87 Second Street Market.
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Fischer
Andrew Fischer
Hermann Saat
Shipley Street
Riverview Cemetery
Water Witch Engine House
Filth and
Slath Streets
Jusiph A
Third Street
Thomas A
Second St
Auctioneer Promises Large Public Sale Of Furniture
The undersigned T. M. Ugle of Market St offers a large assortment of first class furniture to Wilmi citizens with parlor and bedroom suites at 15 percent below manufacturers' prices. He also claims to beat all dealers on other furniture and invites interested buyers to call before purchase. Second hand furniture bought and sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmi
Willac
T. M. Ugle
Say Market T
Ipod
Water rent notice from Wilmington registrar
A December notice from the Wilmington water registrar states that water bills for 130 are due by January 31 with penalties for late payment. Payments made in February incur 5 percent, in March 2 percent, and after April 1 the registrar will withdraw certificates and pursue recovery, delaying water service.
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Africa
Morrow
Rogia
Iag
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Committee On Accounts
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William Bowers
Kenny
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Neil
Baltimore
Ella Springer
Thomas M. Culbert
Mr. Culbert
Anna M. Lewis
Front
Clayton Streets
Bordentown
N.J
U.S
Cape Charles
W. Naylor
Lewis Smith
Gordon
the “Times
German Steel
Dr. Bull
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