Wilmington and Philadelphia Train Schedules Summary
IRS edition shows widespread transit times from Wilmington to Philadelphia and New Castle, with listed departures and arrivals on weekdays and Sundays. The data includes connections to New York, Washington, Port Deposit, and Delaware lines, noting no Sunday trains on several routes and varying morning to evening windows.
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Wilmington
Qimore
Orm
Port Deposit
New Castle
Delaware
Ariiington & Northern R
Delaware Western R. R
Philadelphus
New York
Washington
Delaware R.R
Wilmington & Northern R. R
Delaware Western R
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Aleeta
Sundava
Valley Forge Centennial Celebration Opens With Grandeur
The Valley Forge centennial marked by loud cannon salutes, a 50 000 strong crowd, and a formal memorial service. Governor Hartranft Adjutant General Latta Gen Hancock and Gen Gregg attended as 800 voice chorus and 2 000 soldiers showcased drills. Gov Hartranft delivered remarks praising Continental endurance, Lafayette Steuben and Pulaski lauded, and Orator Henry Armitt Brown evoked Washingtons steadfast leadership. The day closed with a benediction after a lengthy program in a 15 000 seat tent.
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Hartranft
Latta
Winfield
Hancock
Griffin Battery
Phoenixville
Schuylkill Valley
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
Gregg
Reeder
Addres
Tartranft
Valley Forge
F. G. Walker
T. W. Beau
Norristown
M. E. Thropp Cone
Henry Armitt Brown
Lafayette
Steuben
Pulaski
Washington
Republic steamer fastest on Delaware to Philadelphia
The Republic built by Harlan & Hollingsworth Co. leaves Cape May for Philadelphia to begin the season. The river boat is described as the finest on the Delaware with luxurious carpets, Brussels and velvet furnishings, a grand saloon, eighteen state rooms, and extensive decks. It is noted for speed, capable of a Cape May round trip in one day, with detailed 1:01 headway to Hook, 10 minutes to Chester, and overall215 miles in under 1 hour 30 minutes from creek to Philadelphia. Officers listed include Captain Geo. W. Lackey and Chief Engineer Peter Bloomsburg.
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Cape May
Republic
Harlan & Hollingsworth Co
Philadelphia
Delaware
Gazeite
DuPont's Wharf
Hook
Chester
Upper Pier
Race Street Wharf
Jersey Blue
Cramp
Geo. W. Lackey
William Smith
Peter Bloomsburg
Barney Branner
James McToure
Jerry Eldridge
Rufus King
Wesleyan Alumnae Annual Exercises in Oratory
The sixteenth annual reunion of the Wesleyan Female College Alumni Association was held last evening in the College Oratory with a strong turnout. The program opened with Miss Ruth A. Day’s secretary’s report, followed by instrumental and vocal solos, essays, and choral numbers performed by alumni including Misses Deshler, Cook, Williamson, Bonsall, Gillson, and Mrs. Rhoads, with tributes to Addie Simpers and a closing Guardian Angel song. Officers listed include President Anna M. Walker, Vice President Lizzie Clark Richardson, Secretary Ruth A. Day, Secretary Annie W. Hill, and Treasurer Mary A. Curtis.
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Aeernvan Female College
Ruth A. Day
Dover
Flora Bonsall
Camden
N.d
Longfellows
Jennie 0Ilson
Josephine G. Cooke
J. Perkenpine
Sue PB. Schofield
Clas
Philadelphia
Annie W. Hill
Smyrna
Addie Simpers
Pinstili
Sallie R. Williamson
Anna M. Walker
Media
Sherman Gaseous Speech At West Point Provokes Outcry
Gen Sherman mocked President Hayes in a West Point after dinner speech, accusing him of fraud and urging defense of the rightful office. The remarks sparked criticism as a defense of law and public opinion over force, with a call for impeachment if Hayes’ tenure is deemed unlawful. An unrelated streetcar aside recommends Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup at 25 cents a bottle.
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W. T. Sherman
West Point
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Bayonnet
Gen. Sherman
Valley Forge Centenary Trip and Counterfeit Case Report
A Valley Forge excursion party returned home after attending ceremonies with militia and rifle units, including Captain Samuel J. Wood praised for drill. Separately, the U S Circuit Court heard James Vance’s counterfeit case with Edward Caulk testifying. more witnesses and closing arguments followed. An upcoming Cape May excursion on the Republic steamer is planned by Grave M E Church Ladies Aid Society with Beck's Band providing music. fares are set at 2 for adults and 1 for children under 15.
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Valley Forge
Aremas
American Rifles
Boston Fusileers
Samuel J. Wood
James Vance
U.S
William C. Tamilton
Claypole
A. S
United States
Geo. Gray
Cape May
Ladies Aid Society
Grave M. FE
Republic
Beck
Philadelphia
Fourth Street
Newark College Commencement and Delta Phi Anniversary
Newark on June 20 1878 covered a grand commencement with ceremonies in the oratory. Graduates delivered essays and speeches led by Will Ogle and Major Andre themes, with valedictory by Minnie Dickinson and masters conferred. Delta Phi anniversary followed with G W Cruikshank attacking metaphysical studies and Charles Murray praising liberty, concluding with Russell Jakes and a benediction by Dr Craighead. City notes include council meeting, local ads, and Republican committee updates.
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Delta Phi
Newark
Aeria
Stirling
William Simonton
Will M. Ogle
Delaware City
Guyon
Galileo
Anna Springer
F. Rudolph
Wilmington
Hattie DB. Evans
Frank C. P. Foshenner
Baltimore
Major Andre
Maggie R. Williamson
Leasant
C. Russell
Ben
Ferk. Shaw
Shaw
Minnie F. Dickinson
Thomas Davis
Milford
Ogle
Jakes
Rudolph
Dickinson Evans
Springer and Williamson
Slussis
Murray
Ida Bb
Migget
Messrs
Davis
Morgan
Golt and Reinhart
Cremony
John
Hollahan
Press Bank
G. W. Cruikshank
A. M
Elkton
Charles P. Murry
Newack
Cussell Jakes
Dr. Craighead
Wm. Simonton
BE. M. Cloak
Smyrna
The Lincoln Tragedy interview with stenographer Pitman
An interview with Ben Pitman, the official stenographer for the Lincoln assassination trial, argues Mrs. Surratt was unaware of Booth’s resolve to kill Lincoln. It notes secret trial, masking, and later public proceedings, calling the plea for mercy incomplete and blaming unnamed officials for the outcome. The piece also mentions Wesleyan Female College exercises and a Cape May excursion run by Grace Church ladies.
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Ben Pitman
United States
Surratt
Pitman
Washington
Richmond
Booth
Lloyd
Surrattsville
Lincoln
Payne
Atzerodt
Herold
Stanton
Holt
Bingham
Burnett
Hunter
Carl
Andrew Johnson
Anna E. Surratt
President Johnson
John Surratt
Wesleyan Female College
Opera House
Cape May
Ladies of Grace Church
Lank and Sapp Unite at Red Lion M. E. Church
Married at the Red Lion M. E church on the evening of the 13th, Rev Louis E. Barrett officiating with Rev Wm T. Tull assisting. The couple Mr William J. Lank and Mrs Elisabeth Sapp, both of New Canno County Delaware.
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Lank—Sapp
Red Lion M. E Church
Rey. Louis E. Barrett
Wm. T. Tull
Wm. J. Lank
Eligabeth
Sapp
New Canoe County
Del
DIED TSCHAN AND SMITA NOTICE IN CITY
Died in this city on the 16th instant Rutherford son of Charles and Christina Tschan aged 17 months. Smita Mrs Ann Smith died in this city on the 17th instant in the 74th year of her age.
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Tschan
Rutherford
Charles and
Christiana
Vschan
Smita
Ann Smith
Excursion Tickets to Europe Offered by Betts Agent
Betts agent offers excursion tickets from New York to Glasgow Edinburgh London Dover Calais Paris and return for 160 dollars Route 2 to Glen Edinburgh London Dover Calais Paris and return by steamer 150 Route 4 to London via New Haven Dieppe Paris and return 135 Best cabins available by telegraph Adams Express Office Isaac Grubb sheriff New Castle June 1 1878 A D 1878 New Castle Canada
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Europe
F. Betts
Breamers
Ing
New York
Glasgow
Edinburgh
London
Dover
Calais
Aris
Glen
Paris
New Haven
Dieppe
Betts
Adams Express Office
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IRS
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Austra
Tralyets
Wuanla
Strom
Lancashire
Bismarck
Gortschakoff
England
Victoria
British
America
la Lispriminas
Congress
W House
Sec
North Carolina
House of Ado
Wang
Matthews
Louisiana
Ucl
MD O
Treasury
Bayment of Customs du Rome
Senate
Tts Jey
Fallroud
House
Ron
City of Columba Road
Save
Marty
The
Sherman
Newark College
Cc. P. Murray
Dr. Gallagher
Chapman
B.C
Republican Committee
Republican City Executive Committee
Market Street
Emoval
Ponder & Townsend
Lion
East Marlborough
Chester County, Pa
Heripp
Gilpin
George Whitfield
Golock
New Castle Hundred
County of
New Castle and
Frenchtown
Geo. B
M. H. Reynolds
Stephen Biddle
Cumberland Farm
Wm. Reiis
Lt Silver
Deccas
William Silver
Eliza One
George B. King
Fie B
T. T
Isaac Grubb
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