Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-06-18

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50, ST. and 81, John Green, iG0 2O5.2O
?" So, 81, j. w, Weaher 800 lbs 90
s. s. 8, s, C. 5. llanse, ssS iSS iiGoS iiGIS
80, VIM. Scott, 90 5000
RunaDlg Horse "A horse belonging to
William NJ Kenuard, sos Market ST., took
fright at Eleventh and Market streets, and
dashed down Market street at fearful
speed. fhe colored man who had il in
charge, becoming badly scared, Jumped
from the hind part of tue wagon 10 which it
was attached. Near the Indian Queen Hotel
the carriage came in contact with carriage
belonging 10 Alexander Reed, Esq, which
was seriously damaged; but Mr. Reeds
horse stood perfectly still, and aid no al
tention to the frightened animal. Just he
low Filth street tile wagon overturned and
was dashed to pieces, when the animals
wild career was suddenly checked by col
ored man who heroically threw himself in
front oil the horse and stopped his further
progress When the wagon To which the
horse was attached struck the carriage oil
Mr.. Reed, the conclusion knocked the seat
out Of the wagon which struck the large
window OF Ferris & Garrett, shatienng it
into score OF pieces.
A Desirable Fam for Sale William E..
Heisler, Esq, Newark, Del, adyerlises for
for sale one of the best and most complete
farms in the State. 1t comprises one hun
dred and thirty-two acres Of illlable land
fenced in for the most part with Usage hedge
six of tile fields watered by a never failing
stream of spring water On ii is II good
sized apple orchard and Other fruit trees,
dwelling, barn, corn crib, shedding, &c.
The situation is n very desirable one, nine
miles from Wilmington on a good pike road,
and is handy TO mills, churches, railroads
lime &c. In another colume will be found
an advertisement winch gives all the parli
culars as to how this bargain can he pro
cured.
Sdd uasaeltg and sadIen -nsatA. Miss
Laura Carswell, a teacher nt No. School,
and daughter OF James Carswell, ESD, re-
J siding at No. 1115 Market street, met with (
] terrible accident last Wednesday hight
which has since resulted in death. AS SHIT
was about retiring 10 her chamber for tht
night, kerosene lamp which she held il
her hand exploded with fearful effect. Ii
an instant she was enyeloped in flames
Her father rushed 10 her assistance and wa
terribly burned, and ii was only when he
j brother seized a piece OF stair carpet ant
envelopod her IN 1t, that the flames were ex
a tinguished. She fingered during the night il
Y circulating agony, and next morning eS
pired. The bereNved family whose hom
a is thus rendered desoate, have the heart
= felt sympathles OF our whole community.
The last Strawberry has been shipped lrol
n this depot for this season. There are larg
: quantities OF berries still in the patches {
our farmers, hut the prices are so miserabl
low in New York and Philadelphia that
= wont pay 10 ship them. The strawbeIr
II men of this county have concluded TO re!
/, on Their oars until the coming of anOtht
crop, hoping that the berries OF the ne,
year Will bring better prices than they di
+. this season. A lew, however, are convert
% ing their berIles into wine. Somerset Nd
Herald.
AccideRt-Last Friday, a young ma
about fifteen years of age, residing in Ia
mott Street, BTandywine Village, was S
riOusly injured by a gunpOwder explosion
1t seems, IN company with some others, !
n had filled piece ol steam pipe with puI
It powder, but none OF them had the cnnral
G 10 ignite it. HIS companions bantored hi
l.. to do it, which he did, and the result WI
a his arm was torn in a terrible manner l.
was taken home, and Dir. Miller called i
q who sewed up lis arm, and auminister'
the necessary restoralivcs. 1t is feared IL
arm will have Ia be ampulnted
4 Decedsed.-John r. Hyatt, so long nj
) lavorably known as the bailiH q the Ci
g Council, Board of Health, Board of Educ
poration, died al his residence in this ci
), on last Wednesday evening, from an atta'
B, OF appoplexy. Though in an humble sphel
!, no officer ol the city has more faithfully
n honestly performed his duties tLap NJ
Hyatt. He will be much missed by eve
a one having business with the officers al 4
: City Hall.
I. Religious. .-Uuiversulisl Church, Seven
81 Street below Walnut, Rev A. Bosserma
pastor. Service on the first, second al
a third Sundays in every month, at 10i A. n
and p M. Special subjects for next Su
!, day morning and evening Seats alwa
d free.
Let all who are not held bs fear,
10 Resolve to thins and eqinr and heat
Too Much Jersey Lightning. Last Mo
IS day night Wilmington was Inundated wi
OIL lot of drunken Jerseymen, whose uneart
N ly howls rendered night hideous. o
re afflicted citizens sent up Il sincere prayer
D, thanks Tuesday morning, when these Vi
welcome intruders took their dopariul
Il Why our quiet and orderly city was th
~ cursed with this sore inAictlou we are al
rs loss TO know.
b. Pole Rais,n9.-A fine Pole, intended d,
re flag and sign pole will be raised on ne
Saturday afternoon al three O'Clock at ST.
ol HAMS, FELTON, House, corner OF Second IA
+, Walnut streets. 1 lie tflenuS nl tue gent
Of manly and atfable proprietor are expect
rs 10 be present and assist in the ceremonil
or All Will be well treated aud kindly receive
n. Handsome Premium-The Brandywi
m Loan Association, Of which John r. A
en mon, Esq, is President, sold al It's late me
m ing the sum OF twenty nine hundred doll
ks ut the unusually high premium of thiriYt
on and quarter per cent. such rates as I
IN will soon swell the golfers oi the treasu
and bring the association to success
conclusion.
or o Notary I'uJhc.-We are pleased 10
in nounce that John II. Publ l,recently appOi
aMn M ed Justice OF the Peace, for this cOun
M has also been honored with commiss
lie from the Governor,as a Notary and Fabeli
Is, Public. ESQUIRE Publ is an upright and
~ ergetic young man and well deserves
- favorable recognition bestowed upon l.
by the Governor.
ar THE Strawberry Market was flooded W
en- the luscious fruit ut low prices on WednesC
nd last. The market generally was well ill
en- with produce, and also with squads OF v
OF men blocking up the passage ways eXcha
en- en- ing their gossip.
ii For RenL-The Office on the second foo
10 the odd Fellows Hall, entrance on King str
a., The room is light, airy and accessible. I
.a ply to Henry Eckel, Secretary o. i. II,
ed journal Building. 5l0 Market street
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