Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-05-21

King ST. Gets. ssf
Comp Metting-The Camp meeting al Bran
DIVINE Summit will Commence on Monday, thu
7th Of August, and continue until the 9Th.
large assortment Of water mellon, the nnest varie
ties, also very eboloe musk mellon, held pump
Kin and Hse snap abort beAh'' 'n''
To Bui7drs.-M Mechanics wishing to con.
tract to erect building are referred to the
| advertisement for proposals for the erection
of new school house at Chadd's Ford, Pa.
AT 800 King street will be found the finest
variety Of pumpkin seed musk melon, cucum-
Der, squash, mountain sweet. orange, Ice cream
black Spanish water melon seed all fresh and
reliable.
Governor Moses, of South Carolina, and ex-
Treasurer Humbert, OF Orangeburg. In the
same State, have been indicted, at Columbia,
for breach Of uust, with fraudulent intention,
and for grand larceny.
Chsries Tembrook, colored, was murdered
by Rachel Coward, also coloieu, near Dayton,
N. j., on Sunday night. The inurderess lived
with 'rembloos, her husband being In a luna.ic
asy lum. She has been committed for tiial.
Entertainment -The students Of Delaware
College will give dramatic entertainment on
Friday evening, consisting Of "Sherden Com
edy of"Ihe Rivals" &c. The admission fec IS
20 cents, and the proceeds are for the benefit Of
the societies OF the College.
Hair Cutting.--As the warm weather ap
proaches the children should have their hair
cut nicely By Parker, No. Is East Second street,
who is an adept at that kind of business -
Mothers should make q note of this and send
heir little ones to his shop. mayl4-if
TO Fdrmes.-J. T. McWhorter Il Co.,
OF st. Georges, are prepared to repair all
kinds Of agricultural implements, shoeing
horses, and do other work in the smithing
line For particulars see advertisement.
Cypress Shtn1les.-M Most of the brands of
cypress shingles do not average in width what
hey are said To he. II is far different with the
celebrated Winii,d hrard d, sold by Martin Lane,
South side Of Market Street Bridge. These
shingles will uverIun each other seven inches,
which consequently gives them large covering
space, so on that account are the cheapest shin
giles In the market.
Dugs.-Drs. Foster have very snug drug
store at the corner of West and Front streets,
and are now doirg very good business. They
are prompt and reliable and worthy Of all con-
hdence. they are now dispensing soda water
and all who wish a refreshing drink during the
warm weather, will find the supply from their
fountain inexhaustible.
frotest.-The captain of the schooner CAL
vim s. Edwards appeared before Esq. Frazier
on Tuesday and entered protest against the
steamer Alliance for damage sustained, and
that which may ensne, in consequence OF the
Alliance having run into his schooner on Satur-
day last near Bombay Hook, carrying away
anchors, and ipnicting other injury.
A Neg PAN Samuel Ii. Taylor of Mill
Greek Hundred applies superphosphate to
his corn crop by sowing about three hundred
pounds on the sod previous to blowing. He
has pursued this course for several years
and found it to work well. 1t stimulates the
corn when caring, and also prevents the
stalks from willing in case Of drouth.
The Reading Eagle says Abe Wool Hat Man.
ufacturers' Union of the State has decided to
discontinue operations at the close of this week,
on account of the business depression through
out the country This will throw out of en-
ployment in Reading and Its vicinity nearly
one thousand persons. The suspension of work
Is said to have been determined on at re cent
meeting ofthe union in Reading,
Soda Watcr.--Dr. Hartman, cornertf Fifth
and Poplar Streets, has fitted up one OF Lppin-
colts beautiful fountains, and is now prepared
to furnish our citizens with a most refreshing
and invigoratlng drink during the warm wealth.
or. HIS store Is model Of neatness, aud every
thing Is presented in such an attractive form as
to render the establishment one of the most
popular in our city. Give him call.
!Settled.-franklin Fell, Esq, received on
Saturday last the check of the Chester County
Mutual insurance Co., for $4,000, being the
amount of the policy on the Spice mill at Bran
DIVINE Springs, which was destroyed by fire in
March. We are glad 10 hear that the Com
pany finally did the fair thing, as the effort to
escape payment of loss In such cases tend to
bring all companies into disrepute and lead to
loss Of confidence and respect on the part of the
public.
Early. John II. Woodward of Mill Creek
Hundred, planted his com some three or
four weeks ago, and 1t is now growing fnes
y. He has already passed over it second
time with the cultivator, putting the soil in
the best possible order. He is ahead
Of any one in this section if not in
the State. We should like to be inform
ed next autumn, how the yield compares
with that where the planting is now being
done.
Lecture. DIR. Robert L. Morris, secretary of
the American Holy Land Exploration Co., will
lecture 10 the town hall at Middletown, OH Sun.
day afternoon, the 24lh inst, on allow tile
Holy Land looks" and "How the Bible reads
In Holy Land" He will exhibit over one hun
bred specimens of flowers, shells, stones, fruits,
wood, earth, seed, coin, &C., dc. AS there is
no charge for admission the attendance W III
doubtless be large. The Doctor will also preach
| in the Forest Presbyterian church in tue even
| ing,taking for text: "rhe holy Land Testl-
inony to the Holy Bible.
Fyre.-The frame stable occupied by A..
D. Vandever near the corner of Fourth and
French streets, was destroyed by FIRE last
Tuesday night, and two horses, Zone valu-
able young mare belonging to his father J
persisted in the flames. The fire companies
4 were soon on the gound and preventing the
flames extending to the adjoining property
The incendiary spirit is becoming alarming
and extra effort should be made to arres
the villains and bring them 10 punishment
The loss to the Messrs Vandever will reach
several hundred dollars.
Benefts.-The theatrical entertainment fol
the benefit of Mr.. Frank Nolen takes place Al
the Grand Opera House In the Masonic tempt,
this Crhursday) evening. The programme Con
tains the following pieces: 'The Idiot Witness
by tho Y. M. g. Philopatrian, l.. l. The Mer
chant of Venice, by the Kappa Gamma Liter
airy Society my Neighbours Wife, by tn
Color Guard Amateurs. The different associa
tions have many friends and should attract
large audience. The playgoers of this city ar
greatly indebted to MIR. Nolen for his efforts l.
keep up respectable entertainments, and the
should take this occasion 10 repay him.
Real Estate Sole.-The sale of building lot
on the South Side, advertised by the Christian
River Improvement Co., duly took place o
Saturday. The prices obtained were low. Tn
following Is a summary report
! T. j.. Jordan, No. l, so feet, $500
= " No 2, rs feet, $3.50 l07.5
Thos. NJ. Ogle, 10 lots $50 IL PITS
Otts & Butt, o lots 100 # 243.7
Jno. Ii. Sauerlander, "A # o37
Chas, Cannon, 70 # 1902 S
, Alex. Boone, 20 fl 1910