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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
"E DO CHEAPER JOB-WORK
~ han any other printing Office in
West Virginia.


We have just added new Corn Burrs
and other improvements to the Eureka
Mills and are now better prepared than
ever for all business in our line. The
best of work guaranteed to all our cusS
toners. We have all the facilities for
dispatching work promptly.
THOMPSON Il ALl.ENDER.
Foot of Walnut ST., Morgsn:own.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

Our enterprising barber, L. j. Hol-
land, will soon add a bath room to
his shop. A bath room is needed
very much in Morgantown and we
bespeak for it liberal patronage.
Gabe is good barber as is shown
by the fact that all the frst-class
men of the town go there to be shaved.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

SUPERINTENDENT Wade is visiting
Schools this week in Morgan and I'm
ion Districts. He will spend next
week in Clinton. Immediately after
the holidays he will commence work
in Clay, Battelle and Cass. He re.
ports the schools in better condition
then he ever before found them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

MATT. HARRIS, the popular barber,
still attends to his customers in his
usual style. He is always at his
post, and will give you an easy shave
or stylish haircut. Give him a
call.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

REV. j. b. BUTLER, colored Bap-
list Minister, from Waynesburgh Pa.
will preach in the Baptist Church, in
this place next Sabbath morning, the
18th at 1890 A. NJ.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

The third annual meeting of the
alumni of the free schools of Morgan
District will be held at Drummond
Chapel on Saturday evening Dec 21st
commencing at 6:30 r. NJ. Friends of
popular education are invited to at
tend.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

Rev. A. T. CKALLE, of the Meth
odist Church, will hold services at
the, Academy Hall, on Sabbath even
ing. Members of all denominations
are invited to attend.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

DoN'T fail to attend the Calico
Necktie- Mush-and--Mi lk--party at
Academy Hall tonight. This is some
thing new and novel. The proceeds
are for the Church. Admission only
10 cents. 1t will be interesting.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

A pRoTRAcTED meeting has been
an progress at Bethel for several weeks
conducted by Rev. WATSON. We
aearn that there were nine CONVEX
siOnR
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

A Row among some juveniles &C.
Cured on the street last Monday
which resulted in Master Eddy Price,
son of John Price, getting cash cut
in his head by Dorsey Slime. No
body dead at last accounts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

IL you have Holiday goods adver-
tise them. People want to know what
you have and the prices. Live bust
ness men who advertise literally and
judiciously, seldom complain of hard
times.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
December 11th.

The State of West Virginia was
stopping at the Hopkins Hotel, West
Brownsville, a part of this week, or
at least the biggest portion of it.
There were six men whose average
weight was two hundred and twenty
pounds each.-Bro.cnsriUe Clipper.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

The marriage of Prof. White which
took place on Tuesday in New Castle,
Pa, causes boys to say that, contrary
to the usual rule, "what is his gain
is also theirs" irasmuch as his clas-
ses are discontinued during his alb
sence. Many prayers are now offered
to the effect that other members of
the faculty may Ego and do likewiser'
Prof White, returned with his wife on
Friday.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

Prof. Brooke has arrived and as
sumed his duties in the law depart
ment. Quite a number of the stu
dents wish to avail themselves of his
instruction. The first lecture of the
course was delivered by the Prof on
Thursday afternoon. The lecture
was an able one and highly appreci-
ated by all who heard it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

GET our prices and sec samples be-
fore getting Job work done We are
willing to compare samples and prices
with any office in the State.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

DEPUTY Sheriff Sanders, of this
county, received the Ducklings, Of
fered by Shafer & Son to the person
paying the most for photographs last
month.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

Lee p. MILAN, Esq, of West Nor
gantown, has our thanks for jug OF
nice sweet cider. Call again.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

RAIN, snow, mud and slush have
been enjoyed in unlimited quantities
lately.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
BALTlMORE MARMET
BALTIMORE, Nov.

PRICES OF BEEF CATTLE.
Very best on sale this week 5rCS5f cts
Generally rated first quality ..dtC94s
Medium or good fair quality....3 Gg4s
Ordinary thin steers and oxen 2 GG3}
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

The New DOMINION and Wheeling
Weekly Register, for only $2,4O.
Now is the time to subscribe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

The river is on another ''high" this
week. This is the third rise within
two weeks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

Profs. White and Berkeley, Maj.
Snyder and Prof. Harvey have recita-
ton rooms in the second story while
Prest. Thompson, Profs. Lyon and
Brooke occupy the first floor. Prof.
Fontaine has apartments in the base
ment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
LOCAL NEWS.

IF December is as pleasant as May,
we are no judge of what is pleas
ant. ~ taH1 ~
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

Az Educational meeting was held
at Laurel Flat, on the evening of
December End, and one at Sugar
Grove on the evening of De-
cember 9th. A number Of teach
ers were present at each, as well as a
large number of citizens. The cause
Of Education in Monongalia is still
on the increase.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

REV. j. r. THOMPSON will preach
at the Baptist Church next Sabbath
evening at $3.50 p. NJ.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

CHADWICK 4 Son have just receiv-
ed new and beautiful Dry Goods at
reduced prices. Call and see them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
WEST SIDE,

Nicholas Harker, z. P. Ridgway,
John Rice, Eugenius Bright, Asby
Danley, Samuel Everley, Abraham
Darrah, John +. Hall, VIM. A. Park,
Joseph keener, John NJ. Davis, Hen
nv Guthrie, Reason Ammons, John
Youst, Thomas Maple, Henry Whist
Ter, David Shriver.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
yIOrgantOwn Directory.
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

BOROUGH OFFICERS.
Mayor. ...Joepn MoIeianu
Recorder. ......JOnu w Mducid
Councilmen-G. w. John, G. w. Me-
Wicker, F. X. O'Kelly, Benz. Dorsey,
n. N Hoffman.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

The fine water and steam Morgan
town Touring Mills for rent for a term
of years. The Mills are in first-class
order and a good custom. Call on
H. N. MACKEY.
Morgantown Nov. 25th. tt.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

$3.50 per year, invariably in advance
as cents for six months.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
THE WEATHER.

WAR DEPARTMENT, |
SIGNAL SERVICE H. s. ARMY.
Dip. Of 7biegrums and Imports f6r the
benefit Of Commerce.
u. s. SIGNAL OFFICE
w. VA. UNIVERSITY BUILDING, /
MoRGANrowN, W. VA.
Meteorological data for the week ends-
ing Saturday, December 7th, 1878, as
compared with corresponding week Of
last year:
1878. 1877.
BAROMETER.
Highest. 80. 1858 9th. .....30.519 (2nd9
Lowest. % $40 4th) ......... 29.5Sl (7thr
Mean~.... 20 004.................-30.l6
THERMOMETER.
Highest. .49o Us. )...............59o (5th)
Lowests"220 9th ......".......160 atm
Mean. .."36. 9'.....................40 400
Mean Humiti'tyPer ct )77......-....G
wIND.
rsT8 1877
Mean Direction. 4, lv.....................s.w
Max. vel. wv 5th) 2T......(s.w.7th) 80
Total movem't, l650m ..l561m'
Total rainfall...l 05in................-.23in
Clear ..-2....................0
Fair days. ....... 81 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Cloudysdays ........4..-....--.........7
No. days rain fell, ..3................7
1878. 1871
RIVER.
Highest. 18th 4ft....s.. ..(6th)Sf. lin
Lowest. ...( 1881 l0in......-(4)lft. lOlu
j. III. BOKEL,
Scrg't Signal Corps,
u S. A.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

WE will offer great bargains for
cash, but will not make any reduc-
ton on goods charged on book.
Persons having accounts will please
call and settle without delay, as the
books must be closed.
CHADWICK 4 Son.
n,oa.x,Io.. J1fl
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

The End term began on Wednes-
day, Nov. 9th, with several new stu
dents. The University department
has removed its quarters to the new
building where Rotations are now
held. The building is equaled by no
other school edifce in the State and
but few in the country, the rooms are
commodious and airy, and the furni-
ture elegant.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14
EAST SIDE.

VIM. II. BrickeE Frank Price, JON
ah Bayles. Jr., Marshall Duncan, JAS.
n. Davis, Isaac Hite, A. F. Lawhead,
Thos. H. McBee, John Reed, Purnell
Dean, Charles Franks, VIM. L. Jaco
c. /. Brand.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

1BY our Renorter.l


As was anticipated, Mr.. Chas. Da-
vies, of Harper's Ferry, lectured in
the chapel hall on Thursday evening
on "Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the
Wit, the Poet and the Dramatist.n
The house was crowded, showing con
clusively that Mr.. Davies is appreci-
ated in Morgantown. The lecture
was rife with though, and throughout
sparkled With gems of humor and
witticism. The speakers apt sallies
provoked frequent laughter from the
audience, and the lecture closed amid
rounds ofapplause. On the following
morning Mr.. Davies was present at
chapel exercises and treated tie pro-
fesscrs and students to O neat, con
else and eloquent speech. Re made
a practical application OF the i3leyious
evenings lecture, to the life of tie
student in which he warned I'll to be-
ware of trusting to genius,an exhort-
ed to purity, originality and solid
labor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

The students are more than pleas
ed with the The Journal Of Educa-
ton and hail its appearance with de-
light.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

LIST of Petit Jurors drawn on the
18th day of November, 1873, to at
tend before the County Court of
Monongalia county December Term,
1878.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

President Thompson returned on
Saturday from lecturing tour to
Harrisville, Richie county,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-12-14

Hereafter the Office of Seargt. Bo-
kel, u. S. Signal officer will be in the
old building, instead of the new, as
formerly. The Searet. occupies Prof.
Whites former recitation room.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
MS. r. A.

The concert given by the Moral suasion
Reform Association last evening was a
grand success in every particular. Inc
hall was crowded to its Utmost capacity by
an Audience that seemed to appreciate the
extensive and we'll rendered programme
The different selections which were pre-
sen,ed 10 the audience are too numerous
for us TO notice sepa ately and we must
con6ne our arenlicn TO some OF the inner
selections. Among these was the singing
of The Ca,hcart sisters, Nellie Gray" be,
ing very fuely rendered while Rock 4ol
Ages" BY Miss Ida was very well recelv-
ed. ''Ihe Little Brown Church" BY lds
and Mollie Roberts deserve more thar
the passing mention which we are compel
ed 10 confne ourselves.
Mr.. Stevenson read "The Raven" yer,
we'll. e. Goodwin vas true 10 nature 10 IN
Beer seller and Loafeis Laments, and Lid
Ca,hcarts Candle Curtain Lectures causes
much merriment.
All in all, everything passed Oft nlcel
and the net amount If the proceeds foot u
to something like $35.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
LOCAL NOTES.

Acorns are falling.
Pool your straw hats.
Indian summer 10 approaching.
Yesterday was bright autumn day.
Remember the Horticultural tonight.
The MiddIe,own Fair closed yesterday.
suiterley copies old pictures, 500 Market
street.
The Cool Spring Reservoir Is about com
pleted.
sutterley copies cd pictures, life-sise, in
crayons.
Don't forget Emmett in his "New FRITZ"
tonight.
Tinware 10 every shape at Shippers, sih
and Orange.
su,terley can copy anything In the shape
Of picture.
West Chester papers pitch into the
Greenbackcrs. X
G,od Stoves at low rates, at Milton Sim
pers, w. Eighth street abo We Orange.
The gutter at the southwest corner oi
Second and French streets Is shockingly
filthy.
All kinds of House-furnishing Goods st
Milton Simpers, W. Eighth street, ahoye
Orange. *
The sRepublica ans" handsomest girl wat
at the Middletown fair, Thursday, with ths
reporter. EE0 g
Housek epiug goods lower at Simper.
| han any other house In the city Eighth anc
Orange. .a.a
"Rose Medium, )" the little mare who did sc
we'll at the State F4ir races is winning
laurels at Point Breezs.
The Treasurer was busy paying OIL the
officers of the city yesterday, with his usua
pleasant and urbane maDiers.
A fine lot lunch every Wednesday ant
| Saturday morning, from to 10 O'Clock, a
Chandler's, No. 12 East Fifth street.
Our renders should remember the annua
meeting of the Wilmington Driving Parl
j " hich com mmences October 16 aad continue
three days. .s-r.a ..-.
The Quickssep B. B. Club will play tn
Il Active, of New Castle, at New Castle, to
day. Game called at 3 p. M, and ON Thurs
4 day, October 10th, at Salisbury, With tn
Salisbury club.
. Remember the Boston e-price cloth
a ing house is the one that inaugurated lo'
4 prices on gents furnishing goods and the
are still Leading all others. Give them
!, call, Nos. 213 Market and 2l2 Ship!e
!. streets.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
SHERIFF SALES.
CHERIFF'S SALE

By writ OF venditioei Exponss to me
directed, will he exposed to Public sole, at
the Lafayette Hotel, No. 84l Shi pley st'ee'
Kept by John ]. Dodghesty. In the City o
Willclnston, New Castle County. Del, on
WEDNESDAY, the .3rd day of October,
1873 at o'clock p. M,
The following d scribed real estate VIE.
All that certain lot Of land with q thee
story brick d yelling house there m >,
situate in the city OF Wilmington
bou nded and described as follows, to wit
Be ,Inning at the easterly side Of Tatnall
sire between Delaware avenue a5d
Ell w nth street, at tue distance of 80 feet
Is inches from the southerly side OF
eleventh street. and at the ce! ire OF the
party wall between this snd the adjoining
house on the ne rth, thence east erly through
| the centre of said wall, and parallel 10
f eventh sire t 80 feet inches TO ccr.
er, thence tou' herly parallel TO Iatnai!
| street ~ feet 6 inches to corner. inence
| westerly parallel to the first mentloneo
| line and Eleventh street along line o.
| land OF l.. p. Buck on the outh w 1eet
u Hes to the aforesaid caste side o.
Talnall street aud the ace thereby Dortnerly
~ feet inches 10 the pla"e OF beginning
b . conten's thereof what they may.
seized and taken In execution as tns
properly OF Patrick H. + ynn and CeceIls
his wife, ard t. t.'e, and TO be SO by
ISAAU GRUBB, sheriff.
sherifs Office, New Castle. october .
1878.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
CRICKET.

rag GREAT MATcH-THE GREAT HATrER,
6. BANNsBHAN, OUT FOR ONLY THREE
RUNS.
The splendid work Of the Philadelphiars
Thursday invested yrterday's play with
increased interest. Curiosity was naturally
excited to learn whether the Home Team
would do as we'll in the field 40 they dl0
at the bat.
The Philadelebia Team took the feid At
Ii 80, with c. Newhall and Meade a.
bowlers, and Messrs. C. and A. Bannerman
4, the wickets. Within the first ten min
uses. C. Bannerman was caught out 2,
George Newball, one wicket down fol
three runs. This summary disposal OF tn
crack batsman of the Australian team wa
greeted with tremendous cheering, hon
was the next halman.
The disposal of the crack batsm an OF In
| visiting team at the very outset oil inc piA!
cansed scene that has rarely been eqnal
led ON any cricket field, and the excite
ment was greatly intensified by the success
siye retirement of Horan for ., Sponorl'
for 4, and Gregory for cipher-iour 0
thebest men ia the Austi allan team GU
within an hour. At 1910 there were lou
w.cke's down for 80 runs, figure lar oelo'
the Philadelphia score at the same pom
in yesterdays play.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
TO THOSE WANTING CLOTHES

TO THOSE WANTING CLOTHES.
Quinn and Adam both learned the same
trade; but Q linn could beat Adam at tai
Ioring, and give him odds every time. II
auy one doubts this, call upon HIM We
msan . WM.H, QUINN,
The MERCHANT TAILOR;
No. 1.22 Market street.
You will there find choice and well
selected stock of all kinds of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, .
Which by the artistic employees Of Quinn
the Tailor, will be fashioned into garments
sure to imprevs the appearance, and pro
| mote the comfortof the wearer
Prices TO suit the enforced economy Q
the times, is the the rule with
VIM. 81. QUINN.
| MERCHANT TAILOR.
No. 122 Market Streel.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
IHEKiFF'S SALE.

y
fy virtue OF a writ of Venditioni Ezponas
!, me directed, will be exposed 20 ubllc
81 le at the lafayette Hotel, No. Sll ship
ey street, ept by John j. Dougherty In
,heclty OF Wilmington, New Caste county,
Dell. on
WEDNESDAY,, the 9th day OF Octaber.
1878, at O'Clock. p M.
The following q -kccibed real estate VIE
Ali Lnat certain lot, piece Or parcel 4 lana
.ituate in the city of Wilmington, New
Castle CeuL ty, Del. bounded and described
an t,lluws, to wit: b ginning at a point on
III nortnt rIy side Of Eleven b 'trest at tne
distance OF Is feet caste rly ON II e easter
ly sida If iIeald ST thence northeriy par
aileI with Head r t. no IL 3 ip. 10 corr eT,
thence eas cry parallel with Eleventr ~
OFT more or less, to hs Forth westerly
sde of Kallrosd Av. nue. At ~ IL. Wlde,
thence by the said side OF Raih 0 d Avenue
seui hw. sterly TO the Aforesaid side OF
Eleventh St, thence thereby wests1ly O
IT,, n ore I r less. to the place Of beginning.
be the contents there u what 1t may.
seized and taken in execution as the
property tof Henry Dougherty, decd,
(Thomas I. RUsSeil I'M { istratOr d. u.
Of Henry Doughtery, d cd, and TO be sold
| by
...... ISAAC CRUBB, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office. New Castle, Sept. zee 7s
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
TELECRAMS.
BY MAIL AND TELEGRAPH.
en- staslsy d in Richmond. Va.

Dean Stanley d in Richmond, Va.
No permanent results Of serious nature
30 Anticipated from Hon. Geo. bancro''s :
INJURIES.
Thomas Talbot has formally aecepte tne
Republican nomination for Governor OF
Maesachutts.
Fleming & Co., East Indian mercnaD1'
~ Nos. II and IS LeAdenhsll street, y. u,
Jnrion. have failed. Their liabilities are
aeyeral million Of dollars.
Ths United states officials in Louisville
hava been advised Of the capture OF gang
n counterteiters, IA In number, In the
mountains, with their material.
The race for the sculling championship o.
America and sl1 900, between Courtney and
Harlan, WAS rowed Thursday at Lachine
snd resulted In favor OF Hanlan. Inc um'
was 36m-s22s.
The story is revived that many colore'
citizens of the United States are held il
b,udsge on the Island of Cuba, having be'l
kidnappel from the States of Florida az
Louisiana and sold in,n slavery.
Two Deputy United States Marshals re
turned to Little Rock yesterday from rev
enus raid In several counties OF Arkansa
boa ndering oG the Missouri line. The
brought ten Illicit distillers, captured In th
raid.
There were Ill new cases Of yellow feye
and 81 deaths in New Orleans, THURSDAY
mating total of 9.9l3 cases and S,Vo
deaths to date. 26 deaths were reported
Memphis yesterday, 10 in Baton Rouge, an
. In Holly Springs.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
SFIERIFFS SALES
-tHFRIEE'SSAL

cHERIFF's SALE. ...
ny virtue of a writ of Ais, Vendltionai
Exi onas to me directed, wall be exposed
TO Public, ale, st The Lafayette Motel No.
Sii Ship ey street, kep' by John j. Dough-
erty Ia the City of Wilmington, New Cas-
tie &, unity, Del, on
WEDNESDAY, the 9th day OF October, 1878
at 2 O'Clock. p. m.
The fol owing described real estate viz.
All that ceriaiu lot, piece or parcel of land.
situate in the city OF Wilmington, bounded
and de .cribed a. follows, 10 vii: Beginning
at point on the southerly side 0f Walnut
street between Jackson St and the Old
Kings kCad st ,he distance OF "A feet from
the lsG ar,y side of JACKSON Pt. a corner OF
B. ke,Iey's ]aud. thence by his line south
erIy pa atlel 10 Jackson st. 0ft. 10 the
aortnerly side ofa five 1T. vic Q alley, thence
a org taid siley side easterly pnallol TO
Wasass. ST. 80 IT " corner, theace nerth
eyly parallel TO Jackson st 40 IT. to the
aforesaid kjdem Wawasset st., and thence
there ith westerly 81 1t. 10 the place OF be-
ginning. be the contents thereof what they
nay.
2.-Cemm N Jog on the westerly sidd
If Hea d st. al the distance OF "a n. from
the northerly side OLA" st., thence north
eriy by Heald st. 7ft lin. TO st AXE thence
Westerly parallel with "A' st. 10! It. N.
to a sta e. thence ,uihe. .ly Parallel with
H esld 1T. 7 fl, In. to q stake, u euce east
el.y parable! with "a" st l0l IL IN. 10 the
Y Westeriy tide OF II en- Id st. and p ace OF be-
iIning, coniatrins T9lt"e Inc hes OF land
&c The san more or less.
seized and taken in execution as the
property of William IL. Quinn, and TO be
ISAAC GRuBB, Sheriff.
Shsriff's Office. New Castle, Sept. 10, 1873,
The Morning herald., 1878-10-05
A PAINFUL RUMoR.

A cable despatch br ngs the rumor that
DIR. Peterm mn, the well known geographer
wAese death at Go,ha was reported few
days ago, committed suicide BY hanging
According to this story there is 9 hereof
tary taint of insanity in the family, others
of i,s members having died by their OWE
hards. Ii Is also alleged that uphappiness
In DR.. PeteTman's domestic life Is supposed
TO h ave prompted the set, and . legal in
yestie ation info fbe cause of his death is De
msrded by the Berlin press. 1t Is to b;
hoped that the painful rumor will not b
confirmed