Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-05-05

John Boys has taken out letters testamentaiy |
on the estate of Abraham Boys, late Of this |
city.
Mrs. Ridley, living in Grey township, en-
tario, while laboring under temporary insanity |
on Friday, drowned her thrSe children In the
river, AID attempted to drown herself.
Fiers al New Castle u. d. Kurtz. Lieut.. |
Col of Engineers, 1928 Chestnut street, Pills
dephia will receive proposals. to the 10th inst,
for supplying and putting In place sheathng, fen
ders and wooden ladder for one pier, and stone
superstructure with iron work for another pier
at New Castle.
Indisposed-James Armstrong of Christi
ana Hundred, has been SO seriously indisposed
as to render 1t necessary to call in Drs. l.. p.
Bush and Swilhin Chandler. There are hc pes
OF his recovery, and we trust that the indica
tions of returning health will continue 10 be-
come still more encouraging.
To the Lddies,-Mr. FL L. Frank has laid
i'll large and fine stock Of embroideries, trim
mincs, kid gloves, real and imitation hair goods,
al his store, No. oil Market street. ne also
manufactures all kinds of hoop skirts, corsets,
ladies' and children's undergarments, infants
long dresses and caps, marine and plque cloaks,
Of the best material, aud sells them at the low
est market prices. Those of our citizens want
ing anything in his line would do well to give
him call before purchasing elsewhere.
Election Of Oficers.-At the meeting of the
Trustees of the Poor, on Wednesday last, the
| following officers were elected
| SUPPLEMENTARY Malachi Barlow.
Matron-Mrs. Malachi Barlow, Matron of the
Insane Department, Sarah G. Garrison.
| Physicians-Dr. ii. o. Ogle and DR.. E. G.
ShOrllidge.
| Treasurer, William Reynolds, Attorney, vii:
| liam r. Hodgson. The salary of the treasurer
was fixed at the recent session of the Legisa-
ture at $500 per annum. The past year it reach
ed over $500, Ter eentage being paid.
Serious Accident at Chester.-John Z. Nc
Carly, a one-armen man, resident Of New Cas-
tie, in attempting to wolk over the X. r. bridge
at Chester, on THURSDAY, fell through the beams
which was passing under the bridge at the time.
His body and left lung were penetrated by n
spike (supposed in the raft. and his right shout
der-blade was broken in two places.
His wounds were dressed, and he was after
wards sent 10 the poor house. McCarty was UNI
der the influence Of liquor at the time of the &C.
cident.
Netc Castle Presbytery.- AT the meeting of
the New Castle Presbytery In the West Pres
byteran church on Thursday last, S. NJ. Perry
and Thos. l.. Springer were licensed to preach
the Gospel. Rev. George +. Jones was received
from the Lehgh Presbytery, having accepted a
call to the Lower Brandywine Church. lie
will be installed on the 10th Of June.
Rev. A.J. Snyder was appointed to preach
the sermon, Rev. j. II. Johns to charge the
Pastor and Rev. G. s. Lore TO charge the PEG
pie.
Rev. j. Garland Hammer and Rev. G. L.
More were appointed a Committee to prepare
the narration for Synod next fall Presbytery
adjourned TO meet on the 18th inst at George
tow, Kent Co., Nd, at p. NJ.
Another Venaict.-An inquest was held al
Toughkenamon, Chester County, Pa, over
the body of Joseph X. Smith, who was
found dead in sluicc in this city, some two
weeks ago, and the jury after thorough
post mortem examination had been made by
DR.. McClurg, rendered. verdict that deceas
ed came to his death by violence producing
strangulation and partial dislocation of The
bones Of the neck, at the hands Of some per
son or persons unknown. and not otherwise
From the above it appears that the jury con
sidered that Smith had been murdered, an,
if they arc right in this opinion we sincerl,
hope that the murderer or murderers mi
speedily be caught and properly punished.
Frocldmation.-A dollar saved every time yo
rad this. People living in the country or city
are you aware Of the fact that their can be dol
= lars saved by buying your groceries from
Jm's cheap grocery store, LOG East End ST. be
tween King and French, the all Red store.-
Facts as stated below enable him to give to tn
people such bargains that beat everybody, th
! very low rents, and economical expenditure
and close buying for cash. and no trusting, an
1 understanding the grocery business in ever
r scrutinizng point and buying his goods iroI
: manufactures generally, consequently securing a
a profits himself, as groceries pass a second an
0 third parties all having profit. Jim goes f,
t it himself, which enables linn to sell goods II
n tail at prices that others pay wholesale. Il
i this important point he has secured trenel
a dous trade, his store being packed on mark,
e days with anxious customers that never fail I
praise him the great groccryman. His place
/ in End street between King and French, ne,
Il the lower end of Ind st. Market House. Loo
:. for Jim's all Red store, LOG East 2nd St.
It L. S.-The house is all Red Red! Red.
+ or go to POO West 2nd, branch store, conductC
II by Johnny. mays 3m.
Sale Of Lots,-ogle & Miller, Real Esta
T. Agents and Auctioneers, Sold OIL Thursday {;
building lots in the vicinity of Sixth, Sevent