Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-30
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:, INSTITUTE BUILDING, WHINING
In "A contest in spelling by the pupils of Miss |
Nethcly's first class, Allied l.. Townsend prov |
ell the vici,f among tile boys, and Maggie liey- |
nolds carried OH the honor among the girls. Mr..
Smith presented to Master Townsend a book
entitled "Boaldiug School days." provided by
Col Moore, aud in doing so he made II few re-
marks encouraging the lad to diligence, as In
that case this would not be the last prize that
he would receive. Mr.. Roberts also presented
on behalf of Col. Moore book entitled "Moth
and Rust" 10 Maggie Reynolds. In doing 50
he paid Mr.. Moore a compliment for his gene
rnsity, and spoke encouray insly not only b. the
fortunate recipient, but to all Others and ex-
pressed regret that there was not a prize for
them all, as they certainly had done very well.
Whsn he concluded, Mr.. Smith volunteered an
offer to present to thetwo champion spoilers on
next examination day, two handsome volumes.
The class of Mary Z. lIaines exhibited great
proficiency in spelling, reading and geography.
The pupils in Miss Nethery's class named the
capitals, boundaries. &c., OF the several states
IN the Union, and eyinced a readiness in this
respect, not often surpassed The black boards
We're ornamented with fine drawings, maps,
mottos, &c., showing the possession OF taste,
and skill by the pupils in this department, while
everything outside rs well AS in the building was
In complete repair, cyidencmg on the part of
teachers and pupils, great care OF the property.
REFINED GUN cAMrHoR, Pure Spirits. Corn
aud Kerosene. ", r. AIRicHs, Apothecary,
800 Delaware Avenue, opposite Baptist Church.
The private banking house Of j. II. Daniels,
in wilmington, Ill, is reported To have suspend
ed for S275,u0D.
MIR. John Cow is making 100 lbs Of splendid
butter per week from the dalIy of 70 COWS on
the Van Worst farm near Milford
Joseph l.. killgore, ESD, has rendered his
resignation OF the Workingmen's Loan Associa-
ton, TO take eiltc, on the 9Th OF August.
A Camp Meeting for Frederick circuit, African
Nj. Il. Church, will he held in Supplies woods,
| near FELTON,, commencing ON the I'd day of Au-
gust and continuing till the 18th.
Dry.-The Peninsular News says that the
| pastures are drying up near Milford, and some
OF the farmers are obliged TO feed their stock in
| the barn yard with dry food.
Jacob Steinbaugh, a track walker was run
| over and killed Friday morning, by a train OF
! the Baltimore aud Ohio railroad, near Cumber.
land. lie was sixty YEARS Of age.
RIM Orer.-Erdal evening 2Oth n boy nam.
ell Charles Miller, Il I'd about five years, son OF
| Ferdinand Miller, residing at go Monroe St.
was knocked down aud run over by passing
veichle belonging J,s. Martin.
Robbed-Thomas jackson EMPLOYED by the
l
as to have about SAT stolen from bureau draw.
er at his boarding house, No. 40G King street
last Sunday week, by a fellow boarler.
| Thomas Gordon, an old and respected citi.
zen of Horsham townsh p, Montgomery county
committed suicide, on Wednesday, by hanging
| himself in his barn. "Pecuniary losses are sup
pose d to have been the Gauss.
| DiSSoiut,on.-The firm of James L. Webb
| printers and stationers, has been dissolved
| The business will be continued by +. +. James
while Frank Il. Webb, will resume his former
| position with Peter Wright X Sons of Philadel
phia.
Houses and Lois.--William Bright will sell
on Tuesday, the first of July, three desirable
houses situated on Harrison street and Shall.
cross Avenue, and fourteen very fine lots. They
are only two squares from the city railroad aud
| well worth the attention of purchasers.
Hmt.-A daughter of Mr.. Elwood Walton
while visiting some friend in the country last
week, fell from a horse when out riding and
disclocated her shoulder. The injury was a
painful one, but has had proper attention and
| VIII soon recover.
tndertdkin0.-Thomas Mitchell is actively
engaged III the undertaking business at No. 4ll
King street, and is always ready to serve a 4
who may require his services. lie Is one of our
| best citizens, ana his efforts to please are being
appreciated. We commend him t. public nat.
| ronage.
| iccidcnt.-H. Lowering had one of his hands
quite badly crushed by attempting to check the
| speed oil horse power cornshell,r with corr
COB on the farm Of w. l.. Garrett in Christians
Hundred, on Saturday, the 2lst of June DR.
| Chandler of Centrcville was called in and aror
| Sed the r-o''"'I-
Bdthing.-E. Bringhurst X Son, have for sal,
| at their drug store corner, of Siyfh and Market