04 Jun 1878
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1878
Page
1
A fragmented TO-DAY section lists railway times for Wilmington and connections, including departures for broad street routes, Sunday services, and connections with Northern and Teaware Western lines. Observers note weather trends, barometric readings, and civil notices with references to events in Dublin and Constantinople.
At an adjourned Board of Education meeting the Grubb Farrell Ninth Ward contest was examined. The special committee found 72 legal votes, 43 for Henry P Grubb, and recommended declaring Grubb elected to the Board, replacing Martin Farrell. The vote count discrepancy and tax receipts sparred debate.
Fragmentary local notice text mentions a Trebzerny Job office, Dana Gazerre, and various names like Davia A. Wells and George M. Stites. It references a dentist on Market Street, a Chapman location, and a West Point visitors’ group. Also touches on a Navy connection, a death in Georgetown, and bankruptcy/open real estate issues.
The letter recalls an 1876 defeat of ballot rules and warns that enemies of ballots seek a fraudulent nomination to undermine the ballot system. Townsend, June 3, 1878, appeals to voters to choose trustworthy candidates for sheriff and coroner.
Col Grimshaw proposes recommitting the Farrell contest report and hiring a legal adviser to probe Farrell's right to a seat, prompting resistance from other board members. The board debates time spent, objections, and the merits of facts over sentiment, with votes on the resolution and the report. Farrell asserts need for more facts to prove fraud. tensions rise as members seek order and clarity before adjourning.
A notice highlights bargains at R. Messick's stalls Nos. 40 and 45 on Second Street Market. Fresh butter priced at 10 cents per pound and cheese at 3 pounds for 24 cents are offered alongside a Genuine Mackinaw Hat at 21.75 and an imported hammock for 2.75. Also listed are miscellaneous items and a reference to Sheppey and Market Street near Clayton Howe.
The document outlines Democratic Party rules for a June nomination election to choose Sheriff and Coroner. It covers voting day timing from noon to 7 pm, polling locations or fairs, judge authority to fill vacancies, eligibility of white male citizens to vote with pledge to support the eventual winner, plurality if more than two candidates, public tally and certification to the County Chairman, and retention of poll and tally lists for committees.
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company held its annual stockholders meeting at noon at 528 Walnut Street Philadelphia. M P Hutchinson presided. Henry Lesley was secretary. The fifty ninth board report showed toll revenue for year ending May 21 1874 of 10650 45 and other income 7080 50, with year end balance 1051 50 and total 238240. Expenses totaled 1084 21. Officers elected for the coming year included President Andrew C Gray and directors George Cadwalader H Pratt McKean John F Gilpin Chas A Biddle Isaiah V Williamson Clas Hutchinson Edwin Swift David Scull Mahlon P Hutchinson John R Baker Charles Dutilh Gustavus S Benson James C Fisher Henry C Ford.
A Sunday school boy wonders who made the hills as his family just moved in. An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as sugar coated and effective for digestion and liver torpor, with testimonials from Dr. J. A. Miller of MAD and a Nebraska doctor praising multiple Pierce remedies.
Last night Merrick and Drake’s gallery hosted the Haseltine collections sale with strong bidder spirit but low prices. Mr Scott announced Tuesday would close the sale due to engagements, urging prompt attendance for good paintings before they are sold for current bids. The Legislature of Pennsylvania recently passed a law banning oleomargarine sales unless clearly labeled, with a similar city ordinance pending.
The Household of Faith Church excursion left French street wharf at 7 30 on the steam er John A Warner. About 600 persons attended the trip as the excursion proceeded to Sea Breeze New Jersey.
The Philadelphia and Reading Company plans a June coal allotment plus May balance totaling about 684 000 tons for nearly four weeks of steady miners work. Pennsylvania Supreme Court at Haslinburg continues Bishop OHarare Stack case following Lycoming County ruling. Mining resumes across coal region with full labor force and rising July wages. Dr Bull s blood mixture touted for boils and pimples. Married VanDeegrift McVay. John T VanDeegrift of Kirkwood Del to Laura D McVay Mt Pleasant Del in Red Lion M S Parish.
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