Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-05-10

Of this matter, and one among our most
eloquent divines making it the theme OF
Sabbath evening discourse. The vice
of intemperance has been steadily increasing !
N our city for several years past, despite the
efforts of the various temperance organiza-
tons TO prevent il. The subject VIII no
doubt be ably treated, and we trust the
reverend gentleman will have large CON
gregation on the occasion.
Interesting Report Of the late Coroner
We have been furnished by the late Coroner,
Curry, with the following interesting report,
showing the number of inquests held by him
rom March 30th up to November Both, 1866,
The names OF the persons upon whom the
inquests were held, the verdict OF the Juries,
together with the figures showing the total
expenses incurred by him In the performance
of his Official duties, and the cost to the
County,
March 80, 1896 lin Brandywlps village, on walter j.
Lndie aged years. Verdict, accidental drowning,
4lrt I, isG6-In New Castle Hundred. on an unknown
iamnl male child Verdict, died ffom causes unknown
Apfil II 1855 In New castle, on wordsn Eager ma
tive Of New York. aged 10 years. Verdict, disloeAtion
Atrii ge 1866 in Wilmington Hunired, on unknown
| man aged about 90 years. Nothing TO identity the
| t0iy Verdict, supposed drowning H., -,
Maryland aged 90 years Verdict, accidentally KILLED
y toe Of the fhiAdelpha, Wilmington aud Bal
Ali 81 isss.~in Brsndywins Hundred, at Clasmons,
n James Bowler native q Ireland aged w. yen ,sd
Resident Of Philadelphia. Verdict accidentally Nleu
by The ( the Philadelphia Wilmington and nal
umore Railroad Company.
Nj ID 1906 LIN wilmington hundred, At Priees Woods
an unknown infant female child, supposed 70 Ne
hesn bot 10 the mentioned place. Verdict DEAN
rom causes unknown to the Jury.
My H. 1866 in WI nRon hundrsd, on Mary ConWon'
native Of Ireland aged ~ years Verdict ueath rom
'Anssi unknown to the jury.
MY Is, ls6B,-In New Castle Hundred on an nnknoNu
.tafaiing man found Delaware shorei Estiye OF
he United states; resldsnes New York, Aged about
yeara. Verdict, death from causes unknoWa 10 tna
My IL. lso6Ia St Georges Hundred, Caroline Arm,
rong Died IN or about the Goth Of May. aged 40
Years residence, Mount Pleasant Delaware RAltoAi'
Verdict, murdered.
Jtne 90 isss-In WILMINGTON Hundred. on Thomas
, smirl, native of ireland, aged IS years Verdict
4 icpsy c'u'ed by lutemps 'Rnee.
Jsy l, ls66In New Castle Hundred, on George Osborn
native OF the United staes aged 81 years Residence
newport, Del Nsdlot accidental drowning -
Jly u, 1880 In st. Georges lIuudied on William u
khed by falling oil load VI wheat.
ldy -, 1859 lin Wilmington Hundred, on Peter linn
ustise Vt Scotland, aged 50 years. Verdict stn
# from pvilhrat snd eXhaus Ion.
idly u, lS66 In Red Acu Huud ed,on unknown ms
naiye o. Eagland, sgsd Hboui so years. Residence
near Delaware City Verdict death from causes un
n known 10 the jury.
u .aiy ~ lila Wilmington Hundred. Benjamin
Jones, coor,d, aged SO years Verdict. bemorrAgs o
the lungs aud want Of At enton.
\. August 10. lsGB--In Wilmington Hundred, on Ann
e august 49, ls66-ln Wilmington Hundred, on Hugl
/, sweeny native Of Ireland aged rs years kesdenc
Ghrsliana Hundred. Verdict accidentally Killed B.
the cars at the depot
august 81, 1880 lon Eiwstd Paxton, native q phila
va dulphA aged years. Verdict, accidentally killed b
y the Shepot Bridge, on the PhilAdephia, VII
% miug'on and Baltimore Railroad
10 herch native OF Germany, aged 80 years Verde
IA violent death at the hAsdH VI some person OF person
III nnknONn 10 the Jury.
s. -inbsr T. l5b6--In Wilmington Hundred, IN
al Auown aged about 90 years, found Alating 4
"' delaware River; letters II. p T." on right N. We
T. september 20 is66-in white Clay Crook Hundred. o
n Roheri RAmbo, native of Delaware, aged "a year
., lesideace MrClelaudsVie Verdict death from eAuH
u uHknoNn to the Jury. Deceased was Of intempera
ne habits.
0c obsr IL, In Wilmington Hundred. on viol
stokes, eolTed woman native Of Delaware, age
Il about 10 Years Residence Orange Street Wilmlngio
IA Del Verdict death from causes unknown 70 the iur
" october 1856 -n Brandywine liandredon an unkno"
mAn, supposed to be Waterman aged al out 40 year
Found near ClAymOnt, Oh the River shore. "C. Lie
No. lO5, marked on his clothes with red keal. VI
diet, found drow ned.
November g. is6e-ln wilmington Hundred, on Lev
tlsey native of Germany, aged As years Aesident
Wminl ton nel. Verdict, shot through the head wi
spistol AZ his own hands Family difficulties suppos
To have been the eaue.
November Is see lin ST. Georges Hundred, at MIDI
towp, On eoored man. Particulars Of the casa m
lad
November 30, 1906 in Brandy wine Hundred, on
un bown lf'nt female child, Body tound in a co
hsd In detomposed condition
nd Amount paid by the County for holding in
he quests . Y SaS
eu Full amount received from County for holding
by inquests during term OF Office (uot including
he DOCTORS ises for post moum exhmn ttlonsl .l.2e4
=, Received tor sundry duties pertaining to ITO
el COronert p, during term Of office for jurors
it'll and witnesses fees horse hire, and burial OK.
rms nsees. &C. bbS
'"' Full number u inquests held from November
u, 1901, W to November goth, 1865, (fdll term
ION o.
rn- Number Il SEES 81 80 DIS iepleVined....".~"."
so Elcction.-The annual election for nj
lhi niunptnrc IF tba RunL nF xuaa Ia
nm ut the bank on Thursday last, and result
w in the reelection OF the following gent
Ion men Ayers Stockly, President, Dan
,oi' Corbit, II. b. Flddeman, N Is. Smithe
~. ~ James r. Clements, George Davis, 10
'el Mustard, Edward Beck, John G. Stock
., The officers Of the bank are: VIM. Al. b,
nv nv Cashier; E. ]. Colt, Teller; Nathaniel
Ky Ky. Wilds, Clerk. We understand that Sc
NY annual dividend Of per cent, Tor the
,.,, six months was declared.
the Death Of Rec. George F0ot-The r
George Foot, Presbyterian minister v
bar known IN this county died at Odessa,
ow Friday, the Sd instant, at the age of si1
With seven years The funeral took place
Our Monday, at his late residence, and was v
I OF largely attended by his numerous friends
hv Entered upon his Duties.-Iiev. Sol,
v h. Schofield, who was recently called to
,op Passionate of the Presbyterian churches
Delaware city and Port Penn in this eouI
the entered upon the duties Of said position
en-. sunday, the 9Th inst.
past n, n,-,. o...c
ted, uIe"t A'os n ie'... lar ~. y.
~ tomorrow, the 18th instant, at half
,,,, o'clock, in the afternoon, on the prem
He in this city. 1t consists of pleasant ]
econ mode-colored cottage situated on the K
,nlor nett turnpike. 1t is n neat, new build
'''"' cigibly located, with fine surroundings,
nos, much 10 commend ii to any person wisl
I'M to secure Il comfortable suburban home;
, ,;;sms large tract of ground laid of in lots
-''''' squares, on Broom, Rodney, Clayton,
,..s coin, Union, dupont, and other newly
-, out streets IN that locality. These lots
~ the most beautiful and attractive that
) tlc been offered for some time past They
'dIrr situated in Il section OF the city that has
'"'' been noted as being extremely healthy,
famed for the elegant view IL pres
Of the country, rivers and picture
iur- scenery that everywhere greets TIE ey
liam miles around. We consider the lots II
ge 81 ing on Broom Street particularly, as d,
cdly the very finest on the schedule, and
pre-, command spirited bidding on the day of
lee The City Park and Basin also add muc
loyeo the value of this property. To any pc
inc wishing to erect home on spot W
ID ON Wholesome mir and at lie same time be W
wei short walk of the city proper, there
locality that we know Of that equals
point Of value. Much attention has
tv to. given to laying off each part in manner
The Size deemed best adapted to the vsriou
ns 10 quirements, wants and means of pu
a on sersi ana those VINO are acquainted
will such matters wlll be struck with the
whole lent Judgment displayed by the owner
til .l...lN A ...s.a
c pro- the success winch mas attended thelf