Eighty Two Permits Issue Last Month Increase
A local report lists eighty two building permits issued last month. Houses on Walnut Street from Eleventh to Twelfth and Linden from Adams to Jackson, with multiple others on Van Buren, Christiana, Beventh, Adams, and more. Includes details of residences, a brick factory addition, and a Bay area dwelling. The item also covers a horse accident on a parade night and a misc. bulk of miscellaneous notices and local news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consighty
Daniel B.y
Walnut Street
Eleventh
Twelfth
Joseph L
Ana
Thomas Fi
Adams Street
Third
Ihteen x Jones
Henry and
Barak R. Dutter
Beventh Street
Poplar Atreeta
Rayon
Ninth Streets
Na H. al i
Christiana Avenue
Heal
Franklin and Broome
Nathan Liebe
Weat
Eighth
Ninth
Richard P. Pim
Maleable Iron Works
Buttonwood Street
Taylor and Ninth Streets
John W. Kirby
Olay
Etreet
Statespth Ptrest
Alcon Mulls
Jackson Etreett
Chestnut
Humas FY
Casey
Second Street
Adame
Strooma
William AcConnell
Fourteenth Street
French
Walnut Streets
William Canby
Twelfth Street
Charles Carr
Second
Frank Magaw
Delaware Avenue
Trial recounts Ford vs Lamb at Townsend Brothers Home
An 1881 Townsend Delaware trial describes Ford suing Lamb for assault with intent to kill after an incident at Lamb's house. Witnesses testifying for Lamb support that Ford provoked the attack. Lamb and son Frank describe Ford's confrontations and threats. Lamb secures bail and promises to secure his pension claim through the court or settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Vs. Lamb
Townsend—Brothers
Lence
the Gazette
Allen
Lamb
Ford
Mr. Lamb
Frank Lamb
Deakyne
J. Brothers
Townsend
Western Floods Report from Helena Nebraska May 1881
Correspondence from the Gazette notes Missouri River flooding receding but lingering wet conditions ruin farmland for a year. Green Island opposite Yahk on is buried in sand, drowned cattle and cold exposure deaths noted. Spring plowing delayed, wheat up and growing, corn ground broken, few fields planted, but large yields expected despite late season. The prairie described as a rolling green sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Bes
Green Island
Yahk‘on
Sunherit
Bec Jon
A.M. G
Regular Meeting Abates Nuisances and Households
The Board of Health held a regular session with President Bush. Resolutions on washing vest procedures and gutter maintenance were favorably acted upon. Committees were formed to inspect sewers, ditches, cesspools, and drains, with multiple property owners directed to address nuisances and sanitation improvements. A smallpox vaccination order and sewer enclosure actions were included. A later report notes a man struck by a southbound train near Water and Market Streets, who recovered after medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Bush
Messrs
Otto and
Kane
Pri Ron SeVer
Second
Fife Street
Haminder
Draper
Dr. Bush
Jr. Bush
Springer
Mesars
Otto
Fullmer
Underwood
Church Street
Shortridge
Cosa Pouls
Sferooon
Poors
W. Stone
Fishing boat wreck claims one life near Edgemoor Iron Works
A fishing boat was struck by a steamer on the Brandywine River near Edgemoor Iron Works around 4 this morning. James Forewood disappeared and is presumed dead. Irwin W. Pierce and Herbert Wilson were rescued after grabbing the rudder chain and a leg. Forewood resided near Penny Hill Brandywine Hundred and was known for years in the Gabion trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Liverpool
New Castle Star
Cyte Ag
New Castle
Glagow
Matthews
Lay
Buving
Great Western
Ireland
Castle
Jefferson's Wharf
Inman Lve
Brone
Ware
Edgemoor Iron Works
James Forewood
Irwin W. Pierce
Hebert Wilson
Thad
Pierce
Wilson
Forewood
Patie Heathylg Ie
Ol ‘Bers
Ing ‘Rons
Penny Hill
Brandywine Hundred
Gabiog
Balloting at Albany and Platt in a Deadlock Looms
Ex senators Doukling and Platt examine tally sheets for United States Senate seats with Conkling short of 45 votes and Platt far behind, signaling possible deadlock. Norris Winslow and five Conkling Assembly members hinder Platt, while canvass of supporters fails to secure needed pledges. Also notes on advertising offers and a weather brief with a rain shower and street cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Tur Press
Any
N.Y
Doukling
United States Senate
Conkling
Senate
Assembly
Mr. Platt
Norris Winslow
WALI Celebrate the Fourth Plan for July Splendor
Jefferson Literary Association of the South proposes a grand Fourth of July celebration with speakers Daniel Dougherty of Philadelphia and Be i Bayard of Delaware to deliver orations, but both are reportedly refused and a decision on speakers remains pending. Chester Times notes a public interest in enhancing holiday ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fame Hose Company
Wai. McCrea
Leighton
Lewis Buck
J. C. Wigglesworth
Tugh Borden
Bromenu
Washington
Clayton
Poga
Panden
Delaware City
Bilow, Johnsen & Co
J. Wilton
Meadville
Penonylvnds
First Unitarian Church
Sunda
Loa
Brandywine
Fourth
Washington Streets
BE. W. Thore & Bro. C. Graham & Son
Jefferson Literary Association
South Ward
Be i Bayard
Delaware
Hull
Daniel Dougherty
Philadelpia
Bird
Korlin
Morniox
Chester Times
Bryant Society Recital Delights Large Grand Ballot House
The Bryant Seminary of Rug Academy presented a literary program at the Grand Bay House last evening before a large audience. Frank D. Carpenter delivered a welcome address and W Harlay Thomson gave a well written essay on Perseverance. The event featured dialogues recitations and instrumental music with strong audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rug’ Academy
Frank D. Carpenter
W. Harlay Thomson
Perasverance
Sh Nields
Edwin G. Carpenter
Life Boat
Lcolm McLear
Bohodl
C. L. Ward
J. B. Simmons
Jobo J. Graham
James L. Lake
J. D. Bush
G. B. Nogendank
Malcolm McLuar
Sam G. Cleaver
Harry Hoo
Lemaiste
Pipoy
Cate
Fire Record The Number Of Alarsha Last Month
A fragmentary fire report by L. G. File lists incidents in May and early June. Record notes multiple roof and chimney fires, two and two story buildings, a Newport Pike barn blaze, and a Ninth ward brick fire. Mentions insurance, department responses, and a planned hotel project outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. File
Tovacconlat
Springer, Morley & Ganse
Third
Orange ’ Department
Christiana Mcoismuee
Madison
Joeapaticnoece
Ji O
Jefferson Street
Bert Lycam
Newport Pike
Weildin
Walui
Howe The County Bawn Ithe Pa Of The Queen Le Being Held
Train event unclear due to garbled OCR text. Likely notes a county event or procession connected to the queen, with reference to a train and today. Unable to determine precise entities or actions from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bawnithe
Letter from Cecilton Shows Town’s Size and Charm
A May 1881 letter from Cecilton, Maryland describes the town of about five hundred residents, its incorporation, churches, schools, and notable past residents. It highlights Dr. Thomas A. Roberts and his father, pioneer Methodist minister George Roberts, and mentions a fine house owned by J. P. Cruikshank among several notable residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilton
Papes
GaserTs
Uxcilron
Cecil County
Cecilion
Thomas A. Roberta
Hey
George Roberta
Maryland
David Davis
J. P Ler
Cecilion ‘S & Handsome
Reporter fatally attacked by Arabs in Beja trial set
M Seguine, Telegraph correspondent, was assaulted Saturday morning at Beja by Arabs who felled him with stones and stabbed him eight times. He died Sunday morning. His murderers have been arrested and will be tried by court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunta
M. Seguine
the Telegraphe
Beja
Confederate Loan meeting held at Osmop Street Hotel
The Ay meeting of Be Dondiealtas of the Confederate Loan of 1888 was held today at the Osmop Street Hotel. Speakers expressed hope that the Bank of England still held some residue of the loan and noted a great day for Conkling pleomargenie. Cincinnati houses exhibit pioneers and Andrew Johnson heirs face new investigation over property valued at $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Dondiealtas
Osmop Street
Bank of England
Conkling
Cincinnati
Falta
Andrew Johnson
Duttifunse
J. W. Macae
Jeffsraon Levis
Chicago
G.O. Boniface
Lillian Cor
E. L. Davenport
Frank Mayo
Shakespestean Company
Notice fragment from Evansville Tribune about nerve treatment ad
A disordered notice fragment mentions Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer and claims of curing nerve diseases. The text references a medicinal product marketed as a cure and a street address at Arch Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Arch Street
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George Weinhold
Hiramio
Paradise
Weinbold
Forthern Wits Grosen
Err
Sander
M. A. Daupi
Bhway
New York
Orivane
Alexander Beyer
Hearle
Brook
Liebig Ou
Sleb
Charles Smith
Achi River
New Bruns' Jek
Glasuow
Fullmer’s
Pullmer
Queen Anne's & Kent Railroad Company
Centreville
J. Bennett
Shipley Street
Longwood
Chester County
New Ussile
Wm. Boyd
Wilming & Northern
Thict Road
Dali
Fort Re Wotlay
Watargely
Jameay Hook
N.P. Larkin
Wa, McClelland, Old P, W.& B
Bk, Co
Denver
Colorado
Dames Darragh
Samuel
Logen
Wa. Taylor
Broner
Helena
Neb
Pate Riven
wGuxette
Bne_Dallyoure
Wilmington Point
Albany
G. A. By
Musers, Wagner & Co
Douglas A. Joy
University of Michigan
Livy Lave
America
Ll Reed
Wagner & Co
Liebig Qmpany
Lexington Ave
Swiol
Liubig Co
Ope Ladge
Thunplon Lange
P. Morning Sige
T. Harmony Lodge
Earl
Mn. A
Salemore
AMD
Cremediate Apa
Iain Slope
Mt Way
Ale- Ad
DeLuca
Wilmington
Wali
Vick mBu
Knozville
Opera
Philadelph
Adams Express Co
Wilmingen
Screso
Howe
Lompox
May
Evansville Tribune
Cornell
Jane
Akon Iw
Slipmax & Bop
Aucticamers
Markey Sorees
Joy
R. Joy
Wagher & CO
Cor
Michigan
Brun
Myst
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