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10 Dec 1880
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1880
Page
1
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A vivid account of a large bazaar inside the city indicating booths, displays, and wares across many departments including art, pottery, and silk goods. Attendees admire embroidery, porcelain, and rare china while vendors promise variety, novelty, and festive attractions in a multi booth exhibition.
The City Council met in regular session with President Sharpley. The Streets Committee approved Geo Blick's petition to set curb on Shull crows avenue and Lovering avenue. The Arm strong and Davin petitions for damages and awards were adopted or recommitted. A deed from Preston Lea for bed of twentieth street was accepted for one dollar. An eight o’clock Friday morning adjournment to go to Baltimore was ordered. A regulation allowing temporary lodging at the police station was adopted. Treasurer reports $20,827.56 in bank. Water Department payroll $20,669. Street Department payroll $7,552. Petitions from Tindall and Lea for resets and water pipes were referred to relevant committees.
Rev. T. J. Prettyman of the Wilmington M. E. Conference now conducts revival services at St. John's M. E. Church Philadelphia Third street above Poplar with Rev. B. W. Thomas as pastor. The meetings show strong power with many conversions first night. Miss Sophia McCullough and Miss Lissie McCullough, both of Wilmington, visit Miss Mamie Woodward in West Chester during the period.
Early this morning about one o'clock four negroes drove along Maryland Avenue toward Chestnut street. Their horse slipped on ice at that point and fell hard to the ground, appearing pale and unable to rise. The occupants left the scene, failing to assist the animal, which remained in the cold at twenty two o'clock. The incident is urged as a case for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A large sale of new nickel plated harness and blankets will be held at the Auction Room of L. W. Stidham & Son, 111 East Fourth Street, on Saturday December 1, 1880 at 10 o clock A M. Sale positive.
A party of eight men four women and five children described as Polish Germans arrived in New Castle in search of jobs at Tasker Works. They were sent from New York to Philadelphia by the Colonization Society and then to New Castle. With no work and destitute they stayed at the depot, were assisted by Juho Sneidt and the Poor Trustees, and moved to Fischer's saloon and later Almahouse. The Chief of Police debates temporary shelter until men can find work or be returned to Philadelphia. The party includes Antone Cherogoskin Annie and Francis and George Cherogoskin, Jos Oohlach Mary Ann and Annie, Paul Wachowoko Mary Ann and Mary, and John Vankotskein. The Crusial question is how to care for them amid uncertainty of employment.
The New York Tribune notes broad American support for ensuring General Grant is properly provided for and quickly resolved. It laments ongoing debate over his needs, framing it as unnecessary and penny‑pinching. The piece portrays Grant as a national figure deserving prompt compensation.
A Delaware letter argues Greenback-Labor parity seeks full legal tender. It proposes redeeming greenbacks for debts in payments of imports and public dues, ending use of gold and silver, and shrinking national debt by retiring notes with Treasury funds. The piece urges readers to oppose refunding schemes in Congress and to support immediate debt payment.
In Columbus December nine, the pending trouble over General Garfield as United States Senator from Ohio is to be resolved shortly by withdrawing the certificate from the clerk and returning it to Governor Foster. He will then forward it to the Legislature, and Senator Pendleton believes the Legislature can elect within ten days after receipt.
Fragmentary notice lists meetings this Friday for groups including Excelsior Democratic Club Fairfax Lodge and Coastlands Masonic bodies. Partial text names Delaware and Washington related lodges and officers in a civic gathering context.
The Fame Act ive Association hosts the fifth annual ball tonight in Webster's Dancing Academy with a large turnout anticipated. Earlier, on Friday night the fourth annual Rhospix Actives event occurs, famed for splendid management and guest comfort. Also planned is the Rose Bud Assembly’s first annual ball on January 28 and Live Oak Assembly’s sixth annual ball on February 4, both at Webster's Academy with elaborate grand march programmes for ladies.
The Western Union and American Union clash over New York ten word rate at fifteen cents as Western Union contemplates response. Manager Westbrook notes past quadrennial reductions from November. The article explains the tariff system, number keyed squares, ten word basis, and district telegraph plans in the city with messenger service and expansion toward large-city standards.
Stockholders in Fall River Massachusetts approved increasing the mill’s capital from 400000 to 600000 and authorized equipping the new mill with 400000 in machinery. The move signals expansion and modernization of the industrial site amid a busy national news cycle.
The item notes the ongoing war between the Western Union and the Union lines with rates and public impact easing. Nearby, city events include Uncle Tom's Cabin soon, Provident Society Bazaar success at the Opera House, and upcoming holiday displays. Lectures, annual stock takes, and dairy ads appear amid a busy week.
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