05 Dec 1877
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1877
Page
1
A fragment urges friends and the plb to examine for themselves and compare styles and qualities. The text ends with a directive to consider the matter, implying guidance on evaluation rather than a concrete outcome or event.
Trains depart Wilmington for Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and other points with specific times on weekdays and Sundays. Arrivals from New York Baltimore Washington and others listed with times and Sunday limitations.
The article surveys room furnishing trends with emphasis on carpets and furniture. It contrasts Eastlake Gothic Persian Indian and modern European designs, notes cost comparisons among Axminster Wilton Brussels and grain carpets, and highlights durable patterns and budget pieces. It covers furniture styles from antique and Oriental effects to brass mountings etched wood cabinets and glass display cases.
The article details fashionable furniture and room decor trends, from coverings in raw silk and bourette to heavy oak or walnut furniture in Saxon and Gothic styles. It notes mirrors, curtains, and quilts, with emphasis on tasteful balance, wall colors, seating, and decorative items like pictures, bric a brac, and chintz. It also advises on hanging pictures, supporting heavy works, and using durable rug coverings.
Dr Joseph Walker, 70, white haired millionaire owner of Vinegar Bitters, was arrested in New York for abandonment of wife Eliza Jane. He protested the arrest, while Mrs Walker sought court action for support, claiming his $100,000 annual income and ongoing desertion since August. Bond set at $500 for examination.
The Grand Jury for New Castle County presents its season report noting 877 bills acted on, 328 true, 49 ignored, with four capital cases and overall crime not increasing. It urges court reform, condemns Court House conditions, favors a new House of Correction for juveniles, and thanks officials for guidance, dated December 3, 1817.
Mrs. Kate Welsh widow of John D. Welsh Jr sued his executors in New York for $1,500 worth of silverware and other items claimed as her property. Judges and lawyers debated whether presents were intended for the couple or her alone before marriage. Jury awarded verdict for return or value. Col Robert Tyler, ex President Tyler’s son, died after a paralytic attack in Montgomery.
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