Closing exercises and public events in Bora House and local tour plans
The town schedules closing exercises at Bora House with speeches by T. Lofland and Miss Lince A. Percy amid prize distributions. A first annual excursion by the City Cornet Band to Altie City departs from French Street wharf at 5:45 am. Also noted are a large spring sale at the Foun Une Price Clothing House and the Reading Tournament invitation for a steam fire engine event in Reading, Pa. A political scene reports formation of a City Executive Committee after a contentious gathering, with ward-by-ward lists and proposed rules for future party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Oulomy
Bora House
Bird, Mag
Miau Ballio T. Lofland
Lince A. Percy
Uvat
Jolyath
Altie City
French Street Wharf
Felton
Delaware Shore
Woodbury
West Jursey
Houys
Foun Une Price Clothing
Market Street
Reading
Rainbow Company
Fragments From A Local Black Social Organization Section
Fragmentary OCR reads like a meeting notice for a colored division of a fraternal council. Mentions Uniform salting and Brandywine Council, Knight and Lady, Pawrick, and a meeting at Bt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of
Isp
Gallimington
Uniform Salting and Brandywine Council
Knight
Pawrick
LO UAL Tire Table Corrected May 2 181
An OCR filled timetable listing station names, times, and routes with numerous garbled entries. It references places such as Las pm, Hardmore, KMRYVILLE, WILMINTUUD, YVILU M, and mentions stations, depots, and times like 6.45 and 10:30 p.m. The legible fragments suggest a rail or bus schedule with intercity connections and Sundays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udd
LLOL
Ike Tin
Las
Lidiu
Mt Way
Bla- Wudy Culy Okwadn Peae End Hardmore
Handays
Bolu
Kmryville
NTR
P.m. Muumday
Bradua
Manito A
Dewan Aard
Wilaiy Loirae & Nortokrs
Yadampala
Sab
Ito
Yao
Uae
Large Ural excursion sails from city on Thomas Clyde
Bayard Legion group heads to Bombay Hook on the Thomas Clyde in a voyage twice as large as usual with about a thousand aboard. City Corner Bund joins the trip and spirits are high for a fine day ahead. Meanwhile Delaware railroad strawberry shipments reported for Saturday show notable activity. Michael Connell faced mayoral court on West Second Street for disorderly conduct. fined $5 plus costs and ordered to post $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ural
Bayard Legion
Bombay Hook
Thomas Clyde
City Corner
Michael Connell
West Second Street
Proposals for a Pier At New Aguo Public Works
On Saturday last Col JN Macomb opened the proposals for building a pier at New Aguo at 1125 Girard avenue Philadelphia Ohio Granite Works Irrinkfort Me 400 Leiper Lewin Media Pa An W Weeley Upper Columbia Pa 23400 Frank Pidgeon Jr Philadelphia Pa S2LMy forwarded to Washington for confirmation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Macomb
United States
Antes Pier
New Aaguo
Bio Office
Girard Avenue
Philadelphia
Ohio Granite Works
Irrinkfort
Leiper & Lewin
Media
W. Weeley
Upper Columbia
Frank Pidgeon, Jr
Washington
Heavy Shipments From Lower Bussex and Worcester Counties
Three carloads of young chickens were shipped this week from lower Bussex and Worcester counties by boat to New York. New potatoes will begin next week, transported from Virginia by boat to Franklin City, then by rail to Lewes for New York. The shipments pass through Georgetown as the epio are there knoweth them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Bussex
Worcester County
New York
Virginia
Franklin City
Lewes
Georgetown
Good Enough tobacco plug praised by Miller’s critics
A fragment notes Louvers praising Miller's Good Enough Navy Plug as a standout tobacco offering. The writer claims it lacks drug-store branding and does not constdore mouth, signaling novelty and consumer appeal in a period ad context.
Disorderly scene ends in beating near Village Inn Hotel
Officer Dinsmore was assaulted while arresting John Adams at Twenty second and Market. Adams and companions Courtney Haslett and Dutton fled as Dinsmore was struck and cut. Dinsmore, bleeding, pursued with help from officers. Courtney and Adams sought. Hazlett jailed, warrants issued for Adams and Courtney as serious head wounds are treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Divamore
Wm. Coyle
Village Inn
Market
John Adams
Ava Wns
Adams
Courtney
Samuel Haslett
Wm. Dutton
Diosmore
Taylor
Farroll
Rats
Maxwell
Lea's Mills
Adame
Cotton
Hazlett
Early Find of Abandoned Infant in Newport Pike
A milkwagon driver found a two to three month old infant in a basket on the corner of Maryland Ave and Logan Street between four and six. The child slept quietly as the basket was picked up and brought to City Hall for a claimant. If unclaimed, the infant will be sent to the Alms House. No mother or basket clues were found. Baby Syrup advertised at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Pike
Maryland Aveone
Logan Street
Rall
Property sales reported in Chestertown Transcript
Males Charles H Baker and Richard Hynson trustees sold 3104 acres known as Forest farm at Voshell house to Anthony Bell of Baltimore for 14034 60. H W Vickers trustees sold Wanboro part of Clark farm 80 acres 5 perches for 2008 35 to J H Porter. Edward W Patten's 974 acre farm near Lebanon Kent County Del sold that week to William Leonard for 8500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Baker
Richard, Hynson
Voshell House
Forest
Anthony Bell
Baltimore
H. W. Vickers
Wanboro
Clark Farm
J. H. Porter
Chestertown
Edward W. Patten
Lebanon
Kent County
Del
Wm. Leonard
Local notices and city events unfold in chamber and street
Local items report clam offerings at Fullmer’s and croquet at Pullmer’s, oyster specials, and Fullmer’s celebrated clam soup. The Republican party forms two city executive committees while a Cape May trip is planned. Mayor Allmond celebrates silver anniversary next Friday. City Council to discuss river road. Fourth Street streetcars met the Susie McCall. Five fire companies may attend a Be ing tournament in September. Water Witch Fire Company to send H C Turner to Reading for hotel arrangements. Historical Society to hold meeting tonight. World not ending as predicted. Deacons ordained at West Presbyterian Church. Dr Todd advertises chronic disease treatment at 802 Market Street. Consult Dr Todd on Tuesday and Friday at 902 Market Street. Ladies invited to consult Dr Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubditeans
Mort
H. F. Pickela
Bia
Wos
Yur Saville
John 2. Stroud
Stabewarts
Thanevar
Execuive
Birtward
Frederia Pyle
Samuel H. Hagoart
Thomas Cloud
Harry Howeard
B.T. Bye
William Whatley
Seount Ward
Matthew Macklem
John M. Stewart
Charles EB. Sparks
James HH. McMurley
Peter Bradley
Wilingw H. Merson
John HW. Graham
Samael File
David HL. Uoyle
F. R. Irons
W. J. Moreland
Ionac
Fourth Ward
Samuel M. Wood
Hi. Lowden
Joseph Hughes
James A. Anderson
Thomas Harding
Ellen Boch
Wiliam Fountain
Charles W. Halloway
Michael Farley
Jobo Grimage
Daniel FB
Jacob Foneys Wa
Ocrovey
John E. Powtiee
James Keenan
Hugh Jobovon
Trump
Wahing
Waeueas
Winnas
Fullmers
Pullmer's
Fullmer's
Fullmer’s
Republican Party
Cape May
Atlantic City
Allmond
Fourth Street
Susie McCall
Water Witch Fire Company
H. C. Turner
Enq
Reading
The
Historical Society
Joseph E. Miller
William W. Crawford
Jacob Kates
West Presbyterian Church
Dr. Todd
Todd
Ailies
Market Street
Codd
Tala
Otte
Editors Debate Civil Service Rules in Dover Editorial
Dover editorial argues against discharging a leber-carrier for voting his sentiments and defends party unity. It accuses Dillon Higgins allies of interfering with Civil Service rules and criticizes the Wilmington postmaster’s role in organizing a Republican committee. The piece urges honoring the party’s legal structure and accepting 1887 goals while resisting internal rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Santine
Dover
Pickuls
Ecekera
Wilmin
Pickiis
Wilmington
Way
Pyle
Civil Services
Higgins
Bisinell
Bristow
Blaine
Garfletd
Real estate transfers at Sutton and Masneys auctions
A Galena sale saw Jas A Fenice sell the Sutton store and dwelling with a half acre to Mrs A M Sutton for 1200 dollars. At Voshell House the Purest farm of 3104 acres was sold to Anthony Bell of Baltimore for 45.20 per acre totaling 94 Op. Vickers and trustees sold the Vanhorn Clark farm at Quaker Neck 80 acres 6 perches to J H Porter for 1802.30 dollars. Richard Hynson James A Peace and Michael Bannon trustees sold Davis Industry 150 acres to D M Cochran for 6675 dollars Willow Hill 7 acres to KR CO Johnson for 3000 dollars Homes Jet 17 acres to DO M Woodran for 988.17 dollars Home Farm 180 acres to Samuel Hurlock for 10028.65 dollars Forest Wood Lots 238.50 dollars total 21530.82 dollars Kent News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Fenice
Galena
A. M. Sutton
Charles St. Baker
Richard Kynson
Asiees
Voshell
W. T. Baker
Contaloue
Anthony Bell
Baltimore
Vickers
Vanhorn
Clark Farm
Quaker Neck
J. H. Porter
Messrs
Richard Hynson
James A. Peace
Michael Bannon
Masneys
Kent News
Wesleyan and Conference Academy Commencement Sermons
The Wesleyan Female College graduation sermon by Rev. J M Williams praised education and Methodist heritage urging duty and growth. At Wilmington Conference Academy Prof J A Place preached Hebrews urging revelation through the ages. Saturday's academy address by Rev George S Bristol spoke on the theme The Plan of a Successful Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Conference Academy
Lippinacott
Volf
Grace Mogmierolng
Jamar. M. Williams
Lily
Weeleyany
Methodist Church
Wilmington
Peninsula
Grace Church
America
Women’s College
Wesleyau
Methodiam
J. A. Place
bin Sou
A. B.D. Society of the Academy
M. B. Church
George &. Bristol
D.D
Newcastle
Cane-Hillers Find Under Canal Bridge in St Pewrsburg
In St Pewrsburg on June 10 1831 two caputchone tags were found under a bridge over the Catherlie Canal weighing 150 pounds of dyusata. They measure twenty one feet in diameter and carry fuses. Experts deem them recently water damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpow
Junua
Catherlie Canal
St. Pewrsburg
Forged Checks Baffle Farmers Bank Officials
An Arkansas Valley Bank in Ponds Springs Colorado received three suspicious checks dated 1880 and 1891, all drawn by George W Bush for large sums and endorsed by Harry and Mary Morgan. Officials suspected forgery, sent the items to Bush and Co. for verification, who promptly declared them forgeries. Neither Bush & Son nor the bank officials know Joel D Finley or Harry Morgan personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Valley Bank
Ponds Springs
Colorado
George W. Bush
Joel D. Biol
Marry Morgan
George Wi Bach
George W. Hush
Harry Morgan
Bush
Farmers’ Bank
Pucebe Woringss
Messrs
Geo. W. Bush & Son
Joel D. Finley
Harry Morgat
Election for Registrar of Water Department Set for June Meeting
The Water Department Registrar election occurs at the last meeting on June 10 after the meeting night change from Thursday to Friday. Candidates: William J. Morrow, Reece Bell, and Thomas M. Ogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Cuyuci
Wmn. J. Morrow
Reece Bell
Thomas M. Ogle
Lhe
Seba
Charles Cannon
Starry Brown
Sod
Thomas Walsh
Council
Frazer
Une Wa
H. Lee
H.R
Sale of Shares in Passioger Car at Par Share
A notice states that tomorrow at noon 36 shares of the Newton Passenger car will be offered for sale at Philadelphia. The event is held at the post office with 4 dollars per share par value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
M. Thow
Cae
Ange
Philadelphia
Pstastete Ig
Global industry and rail bridge projects feature in scattered notes
The piece surveys global activity from Hanover to Alsace with a new oil venture and marine borings. It notes Russian engineering progress with a Volga bridge on the Syoran and Orenburg Railway, detailing spans, height, and a 7,000,000 silver rouble cost, while other terse items touch on petroleum yields, Georgia politics, and Civil War figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Alsace
Russia
Volga
Syoran and
Orenburg
Syoran
Simbirsk
Samara
Jera
MacVeagh track on Sherman in June Washington gossip
The New York Sun reports from Washington dated June 11 that MacVeagh aims to pursue ex Secretary Sherman with detectives. The piece casts Windom as Sherman’s ally and hints at political maneuvering, betting on MacVeagh as Attorney General and forecasting continued intrigue around Brady, Windom, and the investigation into the syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sunday Sunbay Leties
Washington
John Sherman
the Treasury
Windom
Sherman
Toredy
Wayc
MacVe
Sherma
GaiGeld
Petul Wuld
Sheeran Schepen
MacVeagh
Eagh
Brady
Shermas
Cmey Pune Die Tire
View National Ca
Thay
Byades
Treasury
Dobno Shuman
Wayne Mac
Giay
Wwe
John Stiermen
Biniie
Garfield
Railroad reach Mineola and New York visit noted
The Missouri Pacific Railroad reaches Mineola and reports a new inn in New York City. President Garfield and family arrive at Elberon cottages. A Paterson grocer Ralph P. Westevelt dies. Paul Boyton reaches St Louis for a brief stay. An earthquake tremor shakes buildings briefly as crews race in nine events with about one hundred contestants. Congress ballots show short and long term senate results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Mineola
Permanen
New York City
Garfield
Branch
Elberon
Ralph P. Westevelt
Paterson New Jersey
Paul Boyton
St. Paul
Caro
Illinois
St. Lauia
St. Louis
New York
dJacobs
Conkling
Wheeler
Cornell
Scattering
Depew
Kernan
Vialt
General Weaver
Greenbackers
Massachusetts
Long
Montgomery
Ala
J. W. Roberts
Lobe Griscom Walgtind
Cisak
Rowell and Weston Coast Ledger Summary
Rowell and Weston, both of Rowell and Weston Co, are mentioned with a June 20 1681 date. The fragment references oaths, distances, and a dispute over a score, plus a Maine rumor about petitions to appoint a successor to Justice Clifford of the Supreme Court. It notes Cleavis and Cumberland County Probate Court figures and hints at an uncertain retirement prospect for Clifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell and
Weston, Co
al Ove'otiockacca
Weston
Nen
Uise
O'Leary
Rowell
Weatoo
Clifford
Wastmworon
Maine
Justice Clifford
Supreme Court
United State Seite Sead
Cleavis
Cumberland County Probate Court
Sincs
Unprecedented Affects From Tide Stranding at Williameport
The drastic rise in water and rearranged tides drove thousands of logs onto the Williameport boom and riverbank. Rivermen recovered harvest tins and scuttled boats, with many ferried to DuBois Mill Havre de Grace and others reported in a Depository Letter in Cecil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Williameport
Anien Cove
Port Waa
DuBois’ Mill
Havre de Grace
Married, Stor Ms BeingaUrse? Obit Notice
In late James ard onleville Kerk Being ural Of Marsh Marsualtien Bee DIED. On the 19th instant, William Provost aged 8 years. Relatives at 320 abelon street and Wena Wagner. Lodge No. 31-0. Funeral 2.80. Later at cemetery. SPRUNG EH Carrie B. obituary notes friends and family. Jefferson street, Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altre Tae
James Ard Onleville
Lee
William Provost
Jane Ee Cervicen
Abelon
Wena Wagner
Frigade
Meemebers
Idence
Ah Ylon Street
Ees
Ft Inverview Cergetery
Sprung EH
Carrie B
Jefferson Street
Meee
Bracdywine
Executor Vance and will letters in New Castle county
The register orders the publication of notices regarding Annle Vance and the executors. It mandates issuing affidavits and producing a period in the Gazette and newspaper listings in Wilmington. Demands against the estate must be published by the given dates under regional authority in New Castle county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biva Orvice
Lida
Annle Vance
Vrorweaid
New Zee
Gaxarrs
Tabita
Wi Wilting
Regialer
Cna
Newforesaid
Vance
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Jackson Streets
Richardson's Bay
Bi Lome
Dra. Sniteber
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Joreau Culy
Adams Express Company
Benees
Stanley Touchton
W. E. Tuchton
Tutnall Street
Hit
Germany
Potata Sleed
Georgia
Davia
Davis
Manassas
Longstreet
Albert Sidney Johnson
Pemberton
Raiota
Ruils Bal H Ju
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Noble Grand
Argent
James B Afpledy
Jedi It
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