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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-23
Made His First Hit.

And still another New York million
aire has put his son into business. It
happened Only the other day. He gave
the young man $4,000 and told him to
60 out upon the street and speculate
Two hours later the son came back and
said:
''Father, is profit OF $4,000 on my
capital fair send-off?h
;t?''
Bought horse.
"A horse?'
Just so. I've bought horse for
IS, 900 which the owner has all along
been asking $1,000 for. and if you have
any more loose change [ know where
can pick up tally-ho coach for half
what it cost year ago"
The old gent didn't seem to have any
more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-23
An Embarrassing Situation.

A cotton buyer for New England
factory lately met in Mississippi col
ored preacher, who explained, during a
conversation on religion that he was do
ing the Lords work on a salary of So
per year, and that his congregation was
in arrears for the last years salary to
the tune of s..
Cant you collect it?" queried the
buyer.
Il reckons [ mought, sab, but you
see de situashum am RAIDER embar' as
in"
''How?"
''Why, sab, if should collect de
money it would bust de congregashun,
an if de ngregashun busts what's ter
become of me an de meetin' house?''-
Wall Street Ne1CS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-23
fruits and Vegetables as Medicines.

LTulGS anu Vegetables DIS ueulClueS'
A persistent use Of honey will cure
the jaundice.
Celery is highly recommended as
cure for nervous diseases.
Carrots are used by the peasants of
Savoy, in the shape of an infusion, as a
specific for jaundice
Lettuce has a slight narcotic action,
and when properly cooked it is salad
really very easy of digestion.
Asparagus is a strong diuretic, and
forms part of the cure for rheumatic pa
tents at some of the leading health re-
sorts.
Lemons eaten raw are excellent for
rheumatism and are recommended for
this troublesome ailment by many of
our best physicians.
Figs are an excellent food for inval-
ids. They are best if boiled about five
minutes and eaten hot about fifteen min
utes before breakfast.
Sorrel is cooling and forms the staple
of that ''soupe aux herbs" which
French lady will order for herself after
a long and firing journey.
Onions, if slowly stewed in weak broth
and eaten with little Nepaul pepper,
are an admirable article of diet for pa
tients of studious and sedentary hab-
IT'S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-23

To remove the unpleasant taste..which
is frequently observable from new wood
en- vessels is a thing difficult of accom-
plishment The Brewing World says
that the simplest plan, and one that Will
succeed in most cases, is to scald them
thoroughly several times in boiling wa
ter, then dissolve some pearl-ash or So
da in lukewarm water, adding little
lime to it, and wash the inside of the
vessels well in the solution. Afterward
scald them several times thoroughly as
before
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
A TRAIN DELAYED.

Much Annoyance and Inconvenience
Caused by the Breaking Of an Engine
Courts Retarded.
The train on the Delaware railroad, due
here at $50 this morning, failed to arrive on
time, and In little while telegram was
received from Canterbury, Del. stating that
the engine had given out by the breaking OF
somo portion of the machinery and the train
would be two hours and half late.
The mail from the lower end was on board
and considerable annoyance resulted to
business men In general and the afternoon
papers In particular.
The greatest delays, however, were occa-
stoned at the court house where the Levy
Court and the Superior Courts were fixed
for sitting at 10 o'clock.
In the latter Judge Houston made his
appearance but could not begin business
owing to the absence Of the Chief Justice,
who was expected TO be on the delayed
train. 1t was expected that the
Lynch Martin matter would be taken
up this morning, when opinions
would be rendered by the three
judges, Judge Wootten having forwarded
his views by mail. At 11.40 no business
had been transacted and the few spectators
and pair of solitary reporters passed the
minutes in parboiling themselves in an
overheated court room.
In the Levy Court the absence of Presi.
dent Shallcross and Messrs. Chaires and
Rothwell, expected on the delayed train,
the body was not called to order, the diff
ferent committees occupying the time In.
specting the assessment books.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
Tho Lata John Ferris.

John Ferris bequeathed In his VIII four
teen thousand dollars to benevolent soci-
eties, and left a residue of over seventy
thousand dollars In the hands of his Execu-
tor to egiven to charitable institutions.
Does he not deserve TO be remembered for
all this Should we not let his light
shine before men that they may see his
good works ~
His executor thought so, and had his
memoir of John Ferris published in the
great Encyclopedia of Delaware, believing
II would thus be kept in the best families Of
the State for ages to come. Unfortunately
there was not room in the big book for all
OF It, How shall we repair the lossi
The second edition of "Elfora of the
Susquehhnna," contains the memoir In full
and no careless misprint of the authors
name.
Hence we solicit the pleasure Of present
ing a copy of Elfora to all who subscribe
for the Encyclopedia, that they may have
the memoir of John Ferris without con-
traction or mutilation. If this request Ia
granted address, DR. O. HARLAN,
70S Market Street, Wilmington, Del.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
ST IDHAH q SONS SALES.


The following sales are announced by L.
W. Stidham & Son:
February:
10. B. Nields, trustee, city.
10. George L. Denney, Gibson's stables,
city.
IL. sll s. Bailey, Red Lion, Pa.
10. Thomas Williamson, near Centreville.
IA. EstAte of H. Spruance, Smyrna.
IL. Edw. Mcdowell, Christiana hundred.
10. Evan Brown, at Southwood.
10. Amos w. House, Chadd's Ford, Pa.
Is. j. II. Hoffecker, trustee, city.
16. L. u. Adair, Wilmington, Del.
IL. Chandler's estate, Newport.
10. William B. Weldin, Appoqninimink
hundred.
20. jacob Casho, White Clay Creek.
22. J. 7 Richardson, Mill Creek ,hvndred.
%. J. Ill. George, Red Lion.
23. L. Y, Adair, Wilmington, Del.
26. G. NJ. ID. Lyman, Mil Creek.
20. Sill Il Bailey, Red Lion, Pa.
27. Samuel Donnell, White Clay Creek.
2S. Benjamin Campbell, Newark, Del
March
]. Mrs. Jabez Banks, Mill Greek hun
dred.
/. Am los w. House, Chadd's Ford, Pa.
2. Mcdonnell q Edwards, New Castle
hundred.
o. John Bradford, New Castle hundred.
s. Isaac Nailor, Brandywine hundred.
12. Sill q Bailey, Red Lion, Pa.
Is. Atwood Weldin, New Castle hundred.
10. Owen Grow, city.
81. Garrett & Furrey, city.
81. Edw. A. Stoops, New Castle hundred
20. MrB. Hanes, 226 French street, city.
20. Sill u Bailey, Red Lion, Pa.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
COURT MATTERS.
The Quarter Sessions Term Ended-Bui
Little Business.

Court was called at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, but nothing was done until 3.45,
when the Grand Jury, reporting that 1t had
| nothing to present, was discharged with
thanks. The other jurors were then dis
| charged from further attendance until Feb
Iuary "a.
Thomas Dempson, colored, from Middle
town, was charged before the Grand Jury
with riot and assault and battery upon an
officer while resisting arrest The charge Of
riot was ignored, but true bill found In
the matter of resisting an officer. Thomas
| pleaded guilty to assault and gave his state
nent of the affair. He was at the railroad
station IN Middletown with team of horses
belonging to his employer, Mr.. Burrows, and
while carrying bag of corn from his wagon
to the station platform he was seized by a
constable who held a warrant for his arrest.
he tried to wrench himself loose after having
made request, which was refused, to see
to the horses, which were afraid of the cars.
He said he did not strike at the
officer. Two or three gentlemen present
gave the man good record for steadiness
and peaceful qualities. The Chief Justice
asked the man: "You don't drink, Thomas,
do youW His reply created a ripple of
laughter, as he ingenuously remarked,
Eyes, sar, do, butsI didn't have no drink
that day" His Honor then asked of Demp-
son If he could pay small
fine. His reply was that he had
no money then, and had wife
and five children to care for. The
Court then said the fine would be five dol
lars with costs. Several members of the
bar, one or two policemen and number of
jurymen who were standing in front of the
bar contributed little towards the fellows
expenses, which were SIS in all. About S5
were collected and paid the Sheriff,
security being given for the remain
der. Dempson was supposed to have been
been interested in a riot in Middletown last
fall and warrant was issued for his arrest.
He evaded the constable who held the war
rant, as he had been informed that he would
not be permitted to give bail In case of his
arrest, and that was one reason why he had
endeavored to escape when seized.
Benjamin Nields, Esq, before the Su-
perlor Court, said that petition had been
presented TO the court asking a deed to be
made by the Sheriff on property sold by ex-
Sheriff Clark. The purchaser of this prop
erty, William D. Clark, had paid ten per
centum of the purchase money, or a forfeit
ure of $3.50, and refused to pay the balance
Of the g, 600 and take the farm. 1t was re-
questeG now that ex-Sherih Clark be re-
lieved Of the original order to issue deed
because he did not get any money. The
court assented to request, directing Mr..
Nields to prepore a petition to that effect,
and 1t should be passed upon.
The request for the renewal of an order
to lay out road In North Christiana, the
order to be returnable at the May term of
court. was granted.
An adjournment was taken at @ o'clock
un'il 10 O'Clock this morning.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
d wo Boys on a Cake of Ice.
tChester Times.

Two boys, while skating on the Della
ware on Saturday afternoon, were treated
TO an experience, dangerous but at the
same time novel. So novel, indeed, that
II is doubtful If either of them will ever
wish IL repeated. While indulging In the
healthflll exercise of skating, an ice-boat
coming down the river plouRhed her way
through the ice between the boys and the
shore Strange to say, no one missed them
until they had hoated a considerable dis
tance down the stream, when some of the
boys Immediately started to the rescue In a
small boat, but did not succeed In over
taking The ice raft on which the boys were
clinginG. The brittle raft was gradually
breaking to pieces or melting away from
under the boys. Luckily the current and
wind combined towed 1t toward Petty's
Island, and when it was within 25 yards Of
this place It broke to pieces and the boys
plunged into the ice-cold water, and, both
being good swimmers, gained the shore in
safety. One of the boys was the son oi
George Crump, the English consul in Phila-
delphia.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
LEVY COURT.
What was Done Yesterday Afternoon--Of
But Little Interest.

What was Done Yesterday Afternoon--Of
But Little Interest.
At the afternoon session of the Levy
Court yesterday, the time from 2 until 4
O'Clock was consumed In looking over the
assessors work In the different hundreds.
At 4 O'Clock Messrs. Haman and MahafIy,
committee on MIN Greek hundred, reported
that the assessors work had been examined
and found 20 contain Isl names and 303
male dogs and 80 bitches assessed. The
The report was adopted and the assessor dis
charged.
Christian Febiger offered the following
resolution which was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, There has been bill intro
duced into the Legislature placing the old
Court House in trust, as we understand, in
the city of New Castle; and as the county
yet claims some ownership N the same,
therefore be It
Resolged, That the Clerk of the Levy
Court be instructed to communicate with
our Representative, George H. Bates, Esq,
asking him to so amend the present bill, or
by the introduction of new one, placing
the trusteeship in the hands of the parties
who are trustees of. the title of the Court
House In Wilmington.
The report of Mes RS. Mackey and Silvers,
committee to examine the assessors lists of
East White Clay Creek hundred, reported
SO names and entries and l49 dogs regis
tered, also three names and investments
amounting to St6,016.50; also from the
assessor of West White White Clay Greek
hundred, 100 names and entries anu 1856
dogs. The reports were adopted and the
assessors discharged. Court adjourned at
$50 until 10 o'clock this morning.
Upon the adjournment of court the Legis-
latiye Committee held a meeting, at which
Attorney-General Gray was present.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
CUT WITH A KNIFE.
A Row Near Dugan's Saloon Last Night
TWO Men Arrested.

Last night about 10 O'Clock Lewis Pyle
and John Downey were in Dugan's saloon
on Front street, drinking. Several others
were there also and during a debate, upon
legal question evidently, Downey was
slapped by some one across the face. All
were more or less drunk. This led to a
general scufiie, when Mrs. Dugan, who was
tending bar, ordered Pyle and Downey out
of the house, They went, but shortly after
made their appearance again, the face of
Pyle being covered with blood.
Investigation showed along cut across the
bridge of the nose running dlagonally be-
tween the eyes. He was SO drunk that he
could tell nothing as to how it occurred.
Both then left, and upon making their ap-
pearance second time, Mrs. Dugan called
two policemen, who Immediately took them
to the hall.
Downey was given hearing this morning
at police court and the evidence adduced
showed that he was the one who had done
the cutting, and an old shoemaker knife
was found upon his person. When arrested
he had blood upon his hands, and while
being conveyed to the police headquarters
threatened to serve Mccullough, the officer
making the arrest, as he had "the man at
Dugan's.n He was held in $500 bail for his
appearance at court.
One common drunk was also called upon
to pay tine of 90 cents and costs.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
NOTICE
THE 4 srATE S11Io1F OF DTLHwhRS. DOHISF S.s'

,~ To the sheriff Of New Castle county,
tS~~' WHEREAS, Mary A. Brooke BY her
petitOn 20 the Judges Of our superior C0Hrt filed
IN the Oice of the Prothonotary OF the said court
N and for the county OF New Castle for the canse
oI complaint therein alleged has made appilca-
tion TO our said Judges that decree may Sc pro-
nOunced dissolving the marriage existing be-
Brooke.
We therefore command as your predecessor hath
been heretofore commanded, that you summon
James B. Brooke so that he he and appear before
!he Judges OF our said court, At the next term
thereof, 10 be held at Wilmington, on Monday,
the fourteenth day Of May next, to answer the
alterations of the said petition, and also to show
cause, IT any he has why decree OF the said
courtshOnld not be made dlssolying the marriage
existing between him and the said petitioner,
according TO the Act Of Assembly In such case
made aud provided, and also to do and receive
what the said court shall then and there consider
concerning him in this behBlf as to the court
shall seem meet and consistent with the proyl-
sions Qf the said Act OF Assembly and have you
then this writ.
Witness the Hon, Joseph r. Comegys, Essl at
wilmington. the fifteenth day Of December, A.
d.. eighteen hundred and elghty-twO.
Issued February I, 1883.
GEO. A. MAXWELL, Prov,
Tie above Is n true copy Of the ais. sums. Ne.
~ May ], 1893 Mary a, Brooke vs., James b.
Brooke, Libel for Divorce.
feb5-lBt, flaw
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
The First Battalion,

ovanTn, noTnondad ~ MaIo. a ars TnrtiS as nass
satisfactory in every particular. Adjutant
Hart, during the evening, published orders
No. SO and SO, announcing promotions, dis
missals, reductions, discharges, etc. The
exercise was concluded by dress parade
drill, at which time the non-commissioned
officers of Co. were presented with their
warrants as corporal and sergeants, After
parade was dismissed meeting OF the off,
GERS took place. Their business being of a
private nature, nothing is known to what
they propose doing about an armory. The
officers have decided to hold a meeting Al
Dover on February Is.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
..Health and Habits. p

DIR. II. r. Wilson lectured before the
Unity Club last evening on "Health and
Habits. The lecture was very interesting
and showed the importance Of avoiding
colds, also showing the methods of treat
ment ih different diseases In years gone by.
The lecture for the next regular meeting
will bd on "Crusades and Crusaders" by DR..
Wilson.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
Lost. straret or stolen.

About two weeks ago a young colored
man named Charles Parker came up from
down the State and was engaged at the resi-
denee Of Mr.. Thompson, 2l1 West street. as
a servant, On Tuesday night he left the
house TO attend prayer meeting at Ninth
and French streets, since which time nothing
has been heard of him. The only con-
conclusion arrived at is that Parker has lost
his way and being stranger In strange
land cannot tell where he belongs.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
---H@--ss7------
LOCAL BACONIOS.

The will Of the late Samuel Harlan, Jr.,
was approved yesterday at the Registers
Office. Its contents viii not be made known
for some time.
The resignation Of Rev, s. K. Lewis, as
assistant miuister at the Old swedes Church
In Trinity Parish, has been rendered, TO take
effect at Easter. Mr., Lewis has accepted q
similar position at the Church Of the As
cension In Philadelphia,
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
snecLnI Course Of Sermons.

The Rev. DR.. Martin, rector of Trinity
Parish, win deliver course of plain, practi-
cal, Illustrated sermons on ''the Greed, /" In
Trinity Chapel, commencing next Sunday
evening, at 7.30 o'clock. These sermons
Will embrace the whole ground Of Christian
faith and practice, giving "a reason Of the
faith that ls In US. A cordial Invitation Is
extended to all who may desire to hear
them, and they viii be heartily welcomed.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
PUBLIe sALke.
HEAL1 g. CO.'S
IL -FoBRTH REoULAB-
PUBLIC SALE Of
Real Estate and Securities.

At SMITHS BUILDING, Market street, be-
tween sixth aud Seventh, Saturday, Feb-
ruaryl0, 1888, at 2 O'Clock p. m, sharp.
1. Corner lot, southeast corner Heald and Six
teenth strehts; 25x75. Peremptory.
2. Two lbts, Wawnsett street near jackson.
PeremptOfy TO settle an estate.
3. Five lots, Thatcher and Twelfth streets. Pre-
emptOry.
4. Six LOTS, Jefferson, Thirteenth and Chamber
lain street,. TO settle an estate.
3. Six lois, West and Stockton streets, near
Thirteenth4 To settle an estate.
o. Three-story brick dwelling, No. TIT Madison
street, 9ropms and bath room with range, hot
and cold water. Lot l3ft. l0x00ft. 10 Monroe
street.
7. Two-sdory brick dwelling, No. 2O4 8, jackson
street: robins and bath room. Lot, lift. 0x65ft; (;
side alley. To settle an estate.
:. Two tNo-story good frame dwellings, Four
teenth neat HeAld street, lots are 20ft. x75ft.G.
y. Two-atory brick dwelling, Townsend street
south Of Astreet: rooms and shed kitchen. Lot
lOXlOO. TOclOse an estate.
10. Threh-story, nrst-class brick dwelling, n o.
siT West stteet; IL rooms and bath room, tin roof
front and Side yard, front porch and all modern
cenyentendes. Lot 2814xl25; and must he sold.
For terms of sale, plot and particulars see
posters. HFALD a CO..
feb6-5t Seventh and Market streets.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
AFTER OFFICE.
How the Members of the Levy Court Are
OYerrun.

The members of the Levy Court
have anything but an enviable position at
present. They are literally overrun with
applicants for office backed by their
numerous friends, of course all declaring
"our man" to be the best presented.
A strong opposition has developed against
Janitor Smith at the Court House, but the
strongest fight is for the office OF
tax collectors of Wilmington Nothing
can be stated for certainty,
but It Is reported that caucus has been set
for this afternoon when a complete slate
will be made up and put through tomorrow
although it is hard to tell exactly what may
be done.
There is much feeling In the matter and
all interested will be glad when they are
over their misery.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
Police oonrt.

AT the session Of police court, last even
ing, Charles Walker was held in $500 bail
for his appearance at court, for the larceny
Of watch and chain from j. G. Powell, Of
Clayton. Powell could only identify the
watch as he was too drunk when the watch
was taken TO know how or when It was
taken
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
ANIusEHrENrs.

The ''rrofessor" will be presented at the
Opera House on Monday, February 12. The
play has been very popular in New York,
where It occupied the Madison Square
Theatre for six consecutive months, and
netted clear profit of over Sl1 900 for the
management during that period.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
Careless Ash Men.

People living along Market street above
Twelfth are complaining that the garbage
aud ashes are not taken away, but allowed
to stand from one week toanother. Most OF
the trouble is with the ash men,
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
NOTToEs.,

NOTICE.-THE CITY BUILDING AND
~. ~ LOAN ASSOCIATION is now lssuiag a
February 10, This ASSOCIATION Is one OF tie most
prosperous IN the city,. Matured It's frst series
w. ~ the past year after run Of about nine
IN Io,ce, owns but little real estate and offers
p,S spS,SSla IA nayantAges TO new series borrowers as
MelI ~ 70 investors, Those who would rather
purchase homes. Of their own than pay high
rsi1is arc Invited 70 examine. Apply to j. n.
fAEhCEy Secretary, Once under CLAYTON House
or At the City Treisurerfs ofIice feb6-7t
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
NOTICE. DECLARED.

OFFIcE OF THE WILMINGTON COAL GAS Co. D
WILMINGTON, DEL, February /, 1883.
:, The Directors OF the wilmington Coal Gas
company have this day declared a dividend OF
,nree dollars per share for the past six months,
-. WILLIAM p. TAYLOR, Treasurer,
Aepl-lOt 800 Shipley street.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
NOTICE.
Address Yorklyn. Del.
REGIsTER's ORDER.

REGIsTER's OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, Jan. 30, 1883.
Upon the application OF Ellen NJ. Chandler
and JoIsph L. carpentes executors Of
dred, in said county, deceased II Is ordered and
directed by the Register that the executors
aforesaid give notice of granting OF letters tes-
tamentary upon the esta te Of the deceased, with
the date OF granting thereof, by causing adyer-
the date OF such letters In six Of the most public
places OF the county OF New Castle. requiring all
persons having demands against the estate to
present the same, or abide by an Act OF Assembly
In such case made and provided; and also cause
the same 10 be inserted within the same period In
the DAILY GAZETTE, newgpaper published in
Wiiming gton and TO be continued therein three
weeks, (e. o. d.
Given under the hand and Seal OF
~ Office of Register aforesaid, at Whining
L. s. ton, in New Castle county aforesaid, the
Z tS~>-~ day aud year above written.
$. @. BIGGs, Register.
:, HoTIcE.-All persons having claims against
the estate OF the deceased must present the same,
duly Rttested TO the Executors, on or before
January 30 1884, or abide the Act OF Assembly
In such case made and provided.
ELLEN A. CHANDLER
JOSEPH l.. CARPENTER
Executors.
iansi-mwf-sw
The daily gazette., 1883-02-08
ron SAFE.

EOR SALE. LOTS 20
IL FEET pr 20 feet front, 1t Tenth and Market
streets, belonging 10 Delaware Loan Association.
jan25-l-ttp Soi shipiey street.