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Wilmington Daily Gazette

Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1881

Page

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Senatorial contest rumor and scattered notices from June

The text reports on a New York senatorial contest with mentions of candidates and expected nomination by Carnell, plus dispatch notes about election preparations. It includes unrelated obituaries, financial totals for year endings and assets, and a teachers' certification examination notice in Osht!te County with locations and dates.

New York Atsasi Bi Weapen Fotal Ms. Pla Karean Ors Lores Thesemper Carnell Atnarr E.Y

Obituary notices from the Daily Ganette mark sudden deaths

The Daily Ganette reports the sudden deaths of Homer Barry at his residence 504 W Fifth Street in Wilmington at about 6 15 this morning. Born in Connecticut and aged 47, Barry managed his brother Francis’s ship chandlery and served as Pilot Commissioner. He was a longtime member and elder of Central Presbyterian Church, famed for his Sunday School work. He leaves a wife and two sons. funeral Monday afternoon. Also noted are brief obituaries for Dr J P O Daniel and August Ashenbach, with their deaths in Wilmington and related life details, plus a local time table correction for May.

Homer Barry Fifth Street Connecticut Newton Conn Francis Water Street Maclerk Barry Central Presbysterian Church O Bers Central Church Hall sWife Marki E. 0. Stedman Easton Ban Yeon St Andrew's Church Smyrna Henry Winter Lyon Delaware Smith Aed Hanson Newport and Staunton

St Peters Pro Cathedral Excursions to Fort Delaware and More

St Peters Pro Cathedral ran two trips to Fort Delaware on the Thomas Clyde, carrying about 600 passengers. The return began at 6 pm, arriving at 7:30 pm amid rain and crowded cars. Two large excursions followed: Asbury M E Sunday School to Andalusia Park with ~700 aboard on the Felton, and Union Sunday School to Bombay Hook on the Clyde with ~800, led by the First Regiment Hand. Also announced: McCloskey Social Club excursion to Harewood Park on July 28, with train travel and $1 tickets.

St. Peter's Church Fort Delaware St. Peters Pro-Cathedral Fort de Ware Fourth Street Bitebie Kevney Fourth Street Wharf Fourth Street Railway Asbury M. E Andalusia Park Philadelphia Felton French Street Union Bombay Hook Thomas Clyde Third Street Bridge Clyde Avery Harewood Park St. R Baltimore Ubia

Miller's Good Enough Navy Plug ad and land sale note

A tobacco advertisement touts Miller's Good Enough Navy Plug as a rug‑free chew that avoids mouth soreness. Separately, J Mori Clark, agent for John Mor of London, buys land east of the Bowers, Bure & Co car works to build a cannery and fruit, meat, and vegetable packing facility. sale completed but papers not yet executed. Also mentions Star Route and mail steamboat service cost reductions and discontinuances.

J. Mori Clark John Mor) & Son Canvers London Aberdeen Seville Bowers, Bure & Co Brandywine Rica

Adjourning Firemen Convention Debates District Plan

Last evening the Washington Engine House hosted a firemen convention in a closed session. Debate focused on districting the city into northern and southern zones and on opposing a paid department, with members arguing over the impact on efficiency and property protection.

Washington McCullie The Hellanee Fame McCrea Fame Committee Fame Hose M Asives Delaware Agnew Tis Company St Hanna Market Fifth Lan French Streais Committee On Resolutions Duffy Reliance Hanna Bourdon Pietcher Bebrader Urimes Hedgeville Jacknou & Sharpe's

Baltimore to New York Rail Route Protested by Smyros Times

Col Bingham acting for Jay Gould pursues a through line from Baltimore to New York via the Kent Co Smyrna Del Bay Railroad running from Bombay Hook to Chestertown Md with depots and franchises secured though land damages unsettled. If built it shortens distance by 25 to 30 miles and would give producers direct access to New York and Philadelphia markets.

Baltimore New York Smyros Times Col. Bingham Jay Gould Kent Co Smyrna & del, Bay Railroad Bombay Hook Chestertown New Jersey Central Jersey Jersey Southern Bayside Delaware B. R Herring Pond Ahesapeak Bay Elk River Benator Bayard Clayton Whartenby Ita Philadelphia

Military Board Meeting at Clayton House

The Military Board of the First Delaware regiment met at Clayton House for a business session led by Col S A Macallister. Officers present included Adjutant General J Parke Penties and Lt Col 8 M Wood, with Dr. Wm Marshall Sr elected medical director and plans set for next meeting at Rehoboth.

Military Board Delewarement Clayton House J. Parke Penties S. A. Macallister 8. M. Wood G. J. Hart Theodore ‘Townsend Charles M Carey Wyong G. W. Marshall Gray Milford Col. Macallister

Endowment resolutions mark Delaware Diocese convention

The Delaware Diocese convention meeting in Calvary Church adopted resolutions to fund episcopal endowment with a salary of 1500 dollars per month for the bishop and annual parish reports. Aimed to credit excess contributions to parishes, the plan requires continued parish payments and possible adjustments by the Standing Committee. The day included addresses, committee appointments, and remarks on health and service by Bishop Alfred Lee.

Galvary Ghurehy Tomorgay P. E Diocese of Delaware Cal Minot Curtis Newark Deleil Gates Bevs J. B. Clemson D. D George W. DuBois B. J Douglass William H. Elis L. W. Gibson W. B. Gordon Amor J. Harvey Charles Green William Luke Thomas Holcomb Thomas Brackin Alonzo Newlin J. Poulson Armstrong M. Curtis George W. Colmery Joseph Dunlap William Cummins M. D James Turner Henry Ridgely John P. Sauls Henry Rolle Edw B. Paynter Henry C. Frame Joseph C. Ellis James ‘Onder Erasmus M. Lingo Frost Trinity Chapel Hanson Waerras Waraeas Epicopal Church George W. Johnson George B. Rodney W. Jenks Fell Edward L. Martin Hugh Martin William P. Cresson David Shawn Paschal Dixon Charles G. Ash Horatio N. Willetts Hary A.nowland Robert Watson Edward Fowler I. W. Messick Bishop Lee Reva Spencer Stone Gibson Horace Burr Gordon Ponder Board of Trustees Ve. Lewis and Littell Curtis Diocess

Iroquois Wins English Derby in Enthusiastic Reception

News from New York reports Pierre Lorillard’s three year old colt Iroquois won the English Derby by half a length. The victory prompted reports of a possible two million dollar bet and drew praise from newspapers and sporting clubs. The Derby is described as an international affair with strong American support and notable attendees among Lorillard associates.

Mr. Lorillard New York Newroat Pierre Lorillard Wade Mr. P. Lorillard Iroquois Lorillard Newmarket Daily Telegraph Archer the Times John McCullough W. J. Florence

THE HALIFAX AWARD AND NEWBERRY MEET

Ex representative Newberry of Detroit arrived in Washington at Secretary Blaine’s request to settle the Halifax award issue. The State Department intends rapid action on adjustments connected with the aid. Newberry, known for exposing alleged award frauds, has long corresponded with Professor Youle Hinds and financed investigations into Canada last summer, shaping congressional focus last winter.

Wasnisaron Newberry Detroit Blaine Halifax Tula State Department Youle Hinds Canada Congress

Old Lady Found Dead on Lounge After Several Days

Mrs Lona Matiburn, aged about eighty, was found dead on a lounge at her city residence after neighbors searched for several days. Coroner Kelsay held an inquest into the death, suspected natural causes. The deceased, said to be well-to-do yet miserly, lived alone and was last seen Sunday or Monday.

Lona Matiburn Wae O Iliog Kelsay Ta Ward

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