Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-05-14

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A young lady, willie visiting Odessa the other
day, was attacked and bitten by dog suppos-
| ell Ia be mad.
N. b. Smithers and George V. Massey, Esqs.
| are going TO erect u handsome building On tie
| site of their present offices In Dover.
The snoke-house of William Dyer, in Dover,
caught fire the other day, but was discovered!in
time to save the building
Samuel ". Murphey, promising young law
| yer of Philadelphia, died at the house Of his
father near Newark, few days ago.
James Cranston's new house at Kjamensi
station is almost finished.
''riptop' is the name of the elevation
upon which John b. Robiusons residence
stands at Greenland station.
The. Boston Clothing house, III Market
| street, above Second was endangered on Mon
day by slight fire from an Imperfect Hue.
Humphrey & SanIt, have Low full stock
| of all the latest and and most desirable sly les
of hats. They invite all TO call and examine
goods and prices.
The latest and cheapest liue of childrens
carriages can be found at Adams Il Bro, No.
800 Market ST.. mayl4-2t.
N. b. Childrens carriages repaired.
improvement. -George W. Simmons is erect
ing "a handsome frame house in Newark, with
ting snug honse OH the New London Avenue.
Register Of WHis.-Dr. John Ii. Simms of
this city, is a candidate for the appointment OF
| Governor Fender to be Register Of wills OF New
Castle County, vice benjamin Gibbs whose
term expires in October. The Doctor has been
a good Democrat, and If his claims are over
looked gross mi istlce may be done.
Upset.-The carriage of Jesse I. Smith was
upset last Sunday evening, short distance
above Newark, when he and two young ladies'
riding therein, escaped without serious injury.
The carriage was somew what broken, and some
so or $40 were required for repairs.
RoJJery.-Some thieves stole double barrel
shot gun from the Office of the lumber yard
No. 80 Vest Front street, last Saturday even
ing, having effected an entrance by boring five
anger holes in the door and slipping back the
bolt.
Hon. Thomas Il. Bayard applied on Fri-
day last to Surrogate Vceder OF New York
city for the probate of the will of his moth
erin. law, Catharine II Carroll, who left q
large amount Of properso.
: Excursion. two hundred and fifty
persons made the excursion from this city to
, tho Rehoboth Camp Meeting ground, on
Tuesday last. They had pleasant time,
and were much pleased with the trip.
| Launch The steamship Hudson will be
lalIL cned from the yard of Messrs. Pusey. Jones
e Co.., this morning at eleven o'clock. The
Hudson is splendid vessel, aud will add to the
reputation which this firm has already acquired
for excellence of workmanship aud skill in ship
! building.
Notice..- Al persons DESTROYS ofhaving theii
Il liis preserved I" prevent any damage during
q the summer months, would do well to call OF
VIM. Alseniz.,r, halter and furrier, No. 81
= Market street, Wilmington, Del, who take:
y charge Of hirs for tine snmmc: at reasonable
p | prices. mayl4-3t.
: Dead Mftnt.--Coroner Winslow held an in
Il quest over the body of child that was found
, in cess-pool on Orange street, between Nintl
and Tenth, last Tuesday morning, and on al
examination made by DIR. Osle, 1t was found
u that the enid was oil premature birth, aud the
d jury rendered verdict accordingly.
is terSoudl.-Jobn IL McFarliu of New Castle
Hundred, is on Il visit TO some friends in I'LL
uois.
= George G.. Lobdell, Jr sailed for Europe oil
the steamship Cuba, which left New York yes
y ter,lay His object is to study the German Ian
ID guage and perfect his knowledge of chemistry
III Murteis.-Butter sold on Wednesday, 2sa4J
e eggs 25 veal 1ln2o cents per III; shal 25a73
T. pair herring II per doz; rock 10 per In; perc
h. 70 per bunch ellis 3 per Id rhubarO 6t7 pei
- bunch; lettuce 5il0 per head asparagus 3Ot3
Ct per bunch; kale cts. half peck; spinach dc
'e radshes Sil0 per bunch; chickens Sl.2j all!
'e per pair; calf skins - per pound.
ne Reflected David W. Harlan wa
lie re elected Superintendent of the Publ
ny Schools of this city, by the Board of Edu
&c cation, On Moeday evening last, by an almos
he unanimous vote, at a salary OF $500 pc
lie year. This compliment is an evidence g
IS the efficiency OF the Superintendent, and tn
O. faith that the Board have in the utility {
efforts to make our schools the best Of thei
A., grade in the entire country
All Fire Saturday evening, the house of Jamt
on Sterrett; situated in Christiann Hd., was di
covered to be on fire. some farmers near b
W, went Immediately to the place, bat the flamt
by this tune had gained such headway TIN
*, their efforts were unavailing, and the hous
together with all the contents, was totally d
In, stroyel. The loss will reach about $4,000, q
which there is al Insurance OF Sl6O0 III IL
yn Delaware Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
this city. Mr. Sterret is worthy farmer al
IA has many friends who sympathizr with him
his loss.
'' Sunday School Elections At the annu
election, on Monday, for officers of the Unit
''' NJ. Il. Sunday Schools, the following perso
- were elected:
~ Morning lschool.-Superiutende John
Kelley; Assistant, Charles ii. Seminar; Fena
W. Superintendent, Mrs. kimble Secretary, Ma
~ J. Lowe Superintendent of lntint Scho,
u.s. Lizzie Buckinar; Assistant, Clara Murearoy
afternoon ,SchOOi.-Supeiintend Pa
AS coast Allen; Assistant, Charles IL. Sentma
er' Female Superintendent, Sarah A. Pierson; Sc
re 1etary, Henry Fothereill ; Assistant, Joseph
. | Iaggart; Sunday School and Missionary Tie
D. surer, s. Helsey Librarian James A. Oliv'
mes lst Assistant, Lewis Ii. Yeatman 2nd Ass
=, tant, Joseph Money Collector, Edward
H. uammett; Superintendent Infant School, NJ
Sarah Moore, LIST Assistant, Jennie Pierce
sh,' Assistant, Clara V. Findley.
IL Mrs Charles IL. Moore has been elected
sistant Superintendent in the Morning Sch
SON. at ST. Paul's NJ. L. Church.
,an- Fight fora Girt.-About two O'Clock,
lille, Sunday afternoon, the neighborhood oil Seeo
and Jackson street, was aroused by the screa
lax Of little girl, eleven years old, who was =
/. Il. ceeding to Sunday School in company will
daughter of Samuel Searles. When oppos
son, the house, occupied by Mr.. Ennis, the fathe
the child, he (the father ran out and eau
D. her by the arm and dragged her into the he
lns, much against her will.
1t seems that few months ago Mr.. Fl
prevailed upon Mr. Seares TO take and raise
more child, and she becoming quite useful about
COM house, Mr.. Ennis regretted his sending
and away, and brought suit against Mr.. Searles
rein the recovery of the child. The maglstI
d by however, refused to act it was not under
one jurisdiction. We wait further development
fthe
man Fine FdrDl.-James Mckane who reside
sides Cecil County, about three miles south of n
was ark, has one Of the finest farms in that sect
semi lie has lived on il over twenty years, and
mar | raised over seventy bushels of corn, ovei
,nned bushels of wheat and sixty-Gve bushels of
nrped to the acre, weighing 40 pounds ID the b,
thai using nothing but stable manure