Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-02-17
ALLOVER THE STATE.
A Singular cid Man-HarringtOn
GrOwing-DOver wants aFire APP
naratus-Death OF u Dwarf, &c.

A singular cid Man-HRrrinxtOn
GrOwing-DOver wants aFire APP
paratus--Death OF u Dwarf, &c.
Mr.. Richard Jones, aged 70, residing
near Henderson, was never beyond
the limits of this peninsula in his life.
His most extended visit from his domi-
Gil was in 1889, when he visited Will
mingtOn. He never rode on steam
car, a steamboat or in public convey.
ancs of any kind. He is hale and
hearty and bids fair TO live for years to
come.
The Harrington people have several
bills before the Legislature asking for
changes and improvements, which they
think the interest Of the place demand.
One of the bills asks for an extension
of the town limits. At the present
time the limits are defined by lines
$50 feet from a central point near the
water tank, These lines they wish
changed TO 1000 feet in each direction
from the present centre, which Will
make the town nearly q mile square.
The colored people Of the State will
hold meeting in Dover on Tuesday
next, to consider the present condition
of their people in relation to education
al facilities, and also to memorabilia
the Legislature for better Legislation
and more liberal dealing with them on
the question.
The new Methodist Parsonage at
Lincoln will be completed early in the
spring. 1t is now enclosed except the
roof, which will be on in few days
more of good weather. When complet-
I'd and painted, as 1t will be, 1t will be
quite an addition to the town.
Mr.. Nath aniel Lank, of Frederick, is
building another vessel for Governor
Hall. She will be schooner Of about
400 tons burden tor tie coasting trade.
She will be ready for business in October
next.
Both Smyrna and D0yer are asking
permission of the Legislature to issue
town bonds to raise money for town
purposes. In the case Of Dover it is
for a steam fire engine, 30 that the
b'hoys will have some inducement &c
kindle fires TO see some fun and save
the town.
TIKI citizens OF Bowers Beach and
the surrounding neighborhood, are try
ing to raise money to build an M. r.
Church in said neighborhood. A con
siderable amount has been given toward
its erection. The church is to be ~ by
40.
REV. Mr.. BoYroN's resignation a:
pastor of the Presbyterian Church al
Milford, has been accepted, and he har
preached his farewell discourse, ant
given up the pulpit to Rev. Mr.. Boul
ton, who is temporarily in charge.
There ara in New Castle county 81:
liquor dealers, from whom the United
States officers collect special tax 0
s25. 90 each, while there are l07 from
whom the State officers collect the Ii
censs tax
The Milford "News' says: William
Herbert has mad. such an eficien
County Treasurer for New Castle coun
ty and has made collectors come up 81
we'll to time, that hs has been elected
again contrary to all party usage. h
was recommended by men Of all par
ties.
Lydia Marine, . dwarf, died at Har
+ rington last week, aged thirty years
She was only thirty inches high an
weighed fifty pounds. She resided nea
Bridgeville.
Milton wharves are crowded will
pine wood, there being two or tire
thousand cords awaiting the opening O
vigation, when it will be shipped t.
the cities.
Orville Grant, Esq, is in town thi
week looking after the ship timber bust
ness. His Health is entirely restore'
and his head level.
Harrington has population OF abou
400.
On Saturday last Messrs. D. $. Thomp
, son K Son, Of Milford, made anothe
: large shipment Of rabbit hides. IA,
, 700 was the number sent, and New
, York their destination.