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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
DOYEIt.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
DOVER, Jan. l6.-The annual election
of officers of the Kent County Mutual
Insurance Company took place to-day and
resulted as follows: President, George
W. Cummins; Vice President, DR.. H.
Ridgely; Secretary and Treasurer, Will
liam DeDnsy; Assistant Secretary, Cecil
c. Fulton; Directors, George W. Cum
Minis, DR.. H. Ridgsly, James Ponder,
Jacob Williams. John W. Causey, George
B Money, John II. Hotfecker, William
W. Tsohudy, John D. Burton.
All of the agents were also reappointed
with two exceptions.
The annual dinner was served at the
Hotel Richardson, where about 40 dined.
The total value OF property insured IL
Sc. Ss8, 1866; amount of property insured
during the year, 1883. $963,51s; number
of policies in force, 5,57l; and presen,
membership, 1894; losses by fire during
the year, $ll, ,o55.O9.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
MILFORD.
Special Correspondents of Ga1 alto and Journa

Special Correspondence of Gnzstto and journal.
MILFORD, Jan. l7.-Sleighs are goiug
in every direction, but the sleigbing is
not extra, as there was so much elush
before the snow fell as to make the
foundation very rough. Thermometer sc
above zero.
The Baptist church had made prepara-
tions for finishing the interior OF their
church edifice, but have suspended opsr,
ations until the weather is more fsvora-
BILE. They hold service with the floor
bare as the carpets were taken up two
weeks ago.
Mrs. Causey's health ia improving.
D.. Pratt has had store fitted up In
his block. 1t is to be occupied by Mr..
Howes as cigar and variety store.
A couple married here last week, have
already tired of matrimonial felicity and
separated. School teachers are very
scarce. 1t seems impossible for come Of
the country schools to get teachers
Some schools that have hitherto procured
teachers at 81 per day have raised .be
pay to 81, and find no applicants.
Your list Of pensioners was carefully
perused by many persons, aud the
general impression here is that quite 6
number draw pensions whe are not justly
entitled to do so.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
DELMdR.
Special Correspondence Of Gazstss and Journal.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
DELMAR, Jan. 19.-The news OF the
sudden death OF William C. King, which
took place at his home about six miles
from this place yesterday morning,
created no littl, surprise amongst our
people He retired Thursday evening
apparently in as good health as usual.
About 3 o'clock in the morning he awoke
complaining of severe pain in the head, ,
and died in about l5 minutes. Deceased
WAS about 60 years Of age, well-to-do
farmer, and one OF our most prominent
citizens. He leaves a large family.
The Rev. James N. Hope of Dover, suo-
oeeds Mr.. Craig as pastor of the Baptist
Church here, also at Salisbury. He will
make Salisbury his home for the present.
On the 26th instant, according to an
nounoement by posters, we are to have
an entertainment in the Red Mems Hall
by Misc Lizzie Phillips, the celebrated
elocutionist Of your oity.
A band of gypsies ia encsmpsd near
town; rather unwelcome visitors.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
LOCAL BkEYITI.ES,

Engineers OF the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road are again surveying on Twelfth
street Chester, Pa. =--.s.4..
Sheriff Martin sold she personal prop.
erty OF Stephen l.. Clay OF Appoquini-
mink hundred on Monday for s276.S7.
Barney Bradley, aged 40 years, who
went to the almshouse on Friday last,
died theie Tuesday afternoon OF COR
sumption. -.--
Johu Talley Of Brsndywine hundred
has sued the contractors OF the B. & o.
railroad for injuries to his property sus-
tanned by blasting rocks.
Letters OF administration have been
granted on the estate of the late C. C.
Brooks of Appoquinimink hundred, to
Sarah K. and James 7. Brooks.
The last case Of small. pox in the city
Ia now convalescing and all flags have
been ordered down. There are three
cases of varioloid in the hospital.
The will of the late Catharine Robin.
son was Tuesday admitted to probate
and letters testamentary upon the same
were granted to John H. Peach, executor.
The firm of Psrvis & Biggs, msnufac-
| turers and dealers in fertilizers at Middle
| town, has been dissolved and the business
will hereafter be conducted by John II.
| Parvis.
Letters OF administration were Tues-
| day granted to Thomas NJ. 0gle on the
estate OF Tabitha N. Ggle, aud to Charles
| Reynolds on the estate of the late John
W. Reynolds.
| Coroner Smith has given certificate of
death from heart disease in the case of
| Thomas Jsckson, the colored man who
dropped dead in the ics house OF Joseph
| Stoeckle's brewery on Monday.
Michael o'Toole, who lives OH Fifth
street near Church, had one OF his feet
badly mashed Tuesday while at work
in the ship yard Of the Pusey & Jones
Company, by the falling Of large piece
Of sheet iron.
| The examination Of applicants for the
vacant West Point cadetship will be cid
about the middle OF February, In the
Hoard Of Rducation rooms. Physical
examinations will be undergone by the
Applicsnts drst.
The firm of &. Il. MoWhorter & Co.,
No. 2l5 West Front street, dealers in
agricultural and farm supplies, have
rented the building, Nos. lie and lis
King street, occupied by John W. Reeve,
and will conduct their business At tha,
place after the 26th Of March next.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
4eatas


ALLEN IT M city, on the aosh inst., Laura.
DAUGHTER OF William ard Margaret Allen, aged
yetl.
ALrN rEN-In yhis city, "a 29d inst, Howard
x Sh e tnies a q sarah Alexander, aged .
yoI' ~ d moulhs,
Al FN. u the a0h INST, Leona, daughter OF
WiOaAu Hrl N}rgare Allen, aged one year.
BAY LIS 10 tuN 2tsl ius-.. katie o daughter
4 Is t "a IL 1a r ,h ,y sssd sss rarystg II ysaTs
222 Vest stretE rnutsdAy afternoon, At 2.so
O'Clock.
EEAsrES --on th7 l3tu inst, Charles Beastep,
IL alue7t tyeI Of MS axe.
EEOnNs IL Appoqulntrink hundrec, on the
l7sh lns Fraucla e. {. BrooSs, in the s1st
ScAl o' DIS age.
BoG Il -Nt Milford. on he 18Th inst Natalie
2. re.t,i aug gateroi joan G, and Katie Bogart
aEo yOlrs sid 20 days.
BRApFnau -pn wednesday, the 18th Instant
his ~,
BKiS tDN .-Iu Peunsbury, Pa, on the 18TH,
S,Fsn Griu;oa, N Tie 9Jth ysar Of her age.
Cul}ts S.-On the 18th nst., Michael Collins,
Hg years.
pu7zE stli. On the 18Th inst, John Doizbach,
'iGjou ri ey son o Anna NJ, and W william; iiil.i;
nemSey cf Qneen Anues county.
Hh$hA, ~ the sSi iasl., William " Handy,
Re atlves and friends are respectfully invited TO
4a6 spruce street, on Saturday afternoon at 5
O'Clock, lulernet.t at New Cathedral cemetery,
MILL H. At his residence, Kennett Pike. near
F.zlf
the Is "a year Of his age.
RICH NRus-At her residence, 3o2 West seventh
street, on he s1st INST, tlizAoeth Richards.
REN NnIt ;. In this city. on the 2oth inst John
w Reynolds, aged 81 yesss.
Z a Fla Phm l'xville, rs;. on the 14th inst.
Mira sarah FNAu Lane OF Frederick City Nd
IN the I6sh year of her age,
LEACH, AT No. 4u5 Ma yland avenue, this city,
on the 10 Ii inst, Joseph Harlan, son If joseph
\. ard Mary +. Leach, aged 1s years,
MAsTlN. ON the 18th irst.. Viola L.. only
child Of Lee and Mary A, Martin, aged YEAR
moLths and 81 days.
REED.-In FhflAdsphia, on the 10Th inst. James
Reed, formerly OF Milford, aged about 85 years
| REYNp Us. AT her late resi- 'ence in Oxford On
The h inst. y ulla wifc Ct Thomas u. Reynolds
! SMITH la smyrna on the 9th inst. Eta w.
uausher ot The Rev }. V. and Henrietta W
I'M III. aged 10 years.
| SIMpEkS.-Near North Fast, on the 9Th inst. .
jchn Shippers, In the 75lh year OF his age.
| TfIuMrsON,-ln : erth East, on ,he sth inst
Cnrdehs q. p Thomson, wife of q, NJ 4
| Thompson. aged 36 years and q days.
| WILsnN.--At Milford. on ths 18th Inst. Sadie
| MeCor, dau hter o. Jacob O, Wilson, aged 8
| years and u days.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
A Shooting CaAe at Brenford.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
SMyRNA; Jan. 23.-Richare Webb, liv
ing with his parents near Brenford, who
WAS accidentally shot by John Boyd last
Saturday, was buried yesterday. The
accident occurred as follows: Mr.. Boyd,
who was requested by some of the family
to shoot bird, took II gun belonging to
Mr.. Webb, and on going out in the yard,
was followed by Mr.. Webb, who de-
manded OF him his gun. Mr.. Webb
seized the gun, and both having hold oi
the weapon, a struggle ehsued for the
possession Of the same. During the
struggle the gun was discharged, and the
load entered Mr.. Webb's side. He fell
to the ground bleeding and died two
hours later. Mr.. Webb was young
man of 81 years and much respected by
those that knew him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Annual aIaatinS.

The New Castle County Mutual 1nsur-
anoe Company held it's annual meeting
Tuesday and elected the following
managers for three years George Rich
ardson, Clement B. Smyth, Col. Hsnry
A: DUPONT, Mahlon NJ. Child and
William Herbert. Officers were elected
by the board as follows: President,
William Tatnall; Vice President, William
CanLy; Secretary and Treasurer, Mark
N, Cleayer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
A CrisdeId Man Shot.

Mondays Day OF Baltimore states
that Captain John NJ. Nelson, a former
resident of Crisfeld, Md, was shot and
dangerously wounded at Cone, Northum-
berlan county, Va, on the 18th inst
Nelson who deserted his wife has been Ia
the oyster business at that place for
some mouths and 1t Ia claimed formed
improper relationship with young
woman OF the place. The knowledge OF
this coming to her brothers. ears, he
avenged his SISTERS wrong and shot
Nelson. The victim will probably die.
The assailant is yet at large. One Of
Nelson's SONS left to attend his father
upon hearing of the affair.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
NJ U1RE.

Special Correspondence of Gazotte and Journal.
NEWARK, Ian. l7.-Rsvival meetings
are being held iu the Presbyterian church
by the pastor assisted by President Pur-
nell, the Rev. Mr.. Msckey and the Rev.
Mr.. Polk. Great interest is manifested
aud the attendance ia large. Prayer
meetings We're held in President Purnell's
house on Sunday evening by the ladies
Ut the congregation, and in Mrs. Evans'
house and the college oratory this after
noon.
series of debates was commenced on
Monday evening at Fox Chase, Cecil
county, on "Tartf vs.. Free Trade"
William Dean spoke in favor of free
trade; David Scott tor tariff. About 200
persons attended the frat meeting.
If some of the ladies who are memba ars
OF the Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Children would pay visit to the
public schools of this town, with the
Thermometer ranging 10 above zero and a
dozen panes OF glass broken, small
stove in one corner and some OF the
children poorly clad, they might find a
good Case against our big hearted school
commissioners.
Assessor Morrison has flashed the as
sesSment list for 1884.
NEWARK, Jan. 19.-James Morrison has
leased the ice house formerly conducted
by G Fadei and filled it with fine ice. He
will supply the town next summer.
james Wilson, proprietor of the Wash
ington House, has housed handsome
coach aud Pioneer sleigh, No. 2
7. +. Armstrong, real estate agent,
recently sold farm of Charles Covington
to J j. Matthias, for IS 400. J. M Sent
maU's farm was bought by Charles
Coviugton for 81, 900. The farm contains
| lib acres.
Evan Lew, q farmer near this town,
will assume tue proprietorship of the
Delaware House new run by Cloud Pier
son, who will remove to imblevills
James Morrison will relinluish his livery
and sale stables, and lead a retired life
Never before have our streets presented
such an animated appearances. Owners
Of fast horses from all over the surround
ing country have been here to try the
| speed of their pags in the presence OF tbs
crowds OF eager spectators which lined
Main street. Large sleishing parties ar,
common here but more frequent ar,
the demands for single cutter with on'
extremely narrow seat.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Accidental Death,

Coroner Smith Saturday went to Bear
Station on the Delaware railroad, to in.
who WAS drowned in Batten's mill pond
near the station Friday. From the
evidence submitted, the jury rendered a
verdict Of Accidental DEATH" The de.
esaasd whose name is John W. Salisbury
3aS nAtiye Of Maryland.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
A Wrack AZ Thurlow.

About O'Clock Tuesday morning as a
freight train on the p, W. & B. railroad
WAS passing Thurlow frog broke,
throwing three cars off the track. A
wrscking train WAS dispatched from this
city at 4.20 O'Clock and by $50 the track
wAa entirely clear.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

5a,oisdo gosi End IFSa & &colspsny' lo1
EeRTyysqiA sab valley. 5s epA Lesgh fsssss sssss
! tioa 4i9e Buffalo, Pittsburg q Western,
"a i4iaaeiphiia s11ai so vor.tsra' Erle' e.o,s. 10
| roia., 20sz Northern Pacific preferred, 4214;
HestonvIi!e, -; Huntington d Broad Top
y neterred o Rochester q Pittsburs, l4Ai
f5bicaeo 4 81 Lopis preferred =; Oregon
Trans-' .ontinental. ls% Louisville a. Nash
vile, iiA.
Cattle Markets.
WEST pHIL DELPHIA STOCK YARDS. Jan
2l-Cattle, market far: receipts. 2,5u0 head;
prime 7Ac. good, b94a7c.; medium, 6a6hc';
tOn mon. 0Isa5t4c.
rh-ep market inactive; receipts, Ii .0OG head
prime, babxc.; good, 516a5Ac; medium,
4AaoAG common, 3a4Ac.
Lambs, jMa7hc
Hogs, market, fair; receipts, $500 head;
selling, SABA
NEW YORK, Jan . .-Beeves-Receipts for
tao bBy- including 6u carloads of export
steers were l70 head, making Ii 0iD hesd for
the we' X, opened with sharD demand at an
advance If strong l4c, per dressed weight.but
before the finish thg feeling uaa we. ker, anu
late seirs were ~ sone reduction from morn
ing rates '1'rmuu to prime steers sold It
- 5Na np q y fsi lv wei h rest two
c;,i 10 dig IL. mstkst, " 7Oa7 50 respectively
tuie. - go 20 Ii potts Today, 80 head Ot hive
caItip.t.nG $50 bead of lsy. sheep; for the week
s bead iiv9 cattl', lui cad I'VE sheep; sos
qUGrtera OF te"f, 0.5 cartasses Of mutton ard
dtesssd pigs. Snoep-Hece'pts, 10 b29 head,
lh4tipg "A 22H head t1f he week ; steadv with
a iarae pasiness: si.2j46 50 per IAN pounds FIR
common 10 choice sheep, and sSaT % for
lAmts. Bogs- eceipts, lO,4n1 head, making
Al! fnr ihe week: tri6e frmer for live
hqgs at s. 70aR ~ per 100 p unds.
RUFFAI.si, Jan I.-Cattle-Receipts, 1900
head; good demand and prices shade higher;
atferlngs mainly fair to medium; extra steers
$3.50 81 good To choice steers, s5 S5a6.l5
mixed huti hers. so ila4 30; fair to medium,
IS 4Dai,Sf; % en-, f5a5 81; cows and heiters,
{3.gls4. -; ssuclsersS57 a4,3Q-Sbeep-. Receipts,
tll head ; mand iair and prices hghe',
except for CummonErade' fair to good Western
s8..5s5f "hoiCe to fancy, t5.25a5 81; common,
SSa4: Western la bs, 4.50a6.e5; Canadas,
s. so q so Heg.-Receipts, 3 $40 he d;
market active and - shade higher; goSd to
choice Y0rkers, 81 l0a625 light mixed.
4 8 .sB 15: good medium, Sb2ja8.49; good
leavy Ed 45sB IS pigs, Sl,5la5 40.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 2i.-Beef cattle market,
siau; tcps uuchsG ged Others lzc. lower; very
hett, 6I$at3sc.; first quality, 55sa614c me-
dinul, Ia5l 90; ordinary, 3Ma &c Mosr of the
sAles were tTnn &c TO e3sc.; receipts, 935 head
sales i.G0 head, SWnt-Full supply and
faiIly good demand tor coed hogs, which
were II arCe; qu01ations. ,sssSc receipts,
ba49 he vi IRE receipts of sheep wee 2s2i
head; quotations; sheep. 314at19c.; lambs,
4aH4c.
EAST LIHFRrY, Jan. 2l.--Cattle, dull and
law prices abuut 14C higher than last week;
r. ceipts, ,3S head; hpneut-. 5i6 head Hogs,
aat tive ana Il IN PhiadelphiAs, sB.S0as 50
Workers, s Oa5 gl; receipts, 4,255 head;
shipments, 1857 head. :. heep trm at an .ad-
vance of lnc over saturdays cloaing; receipts,
1900 head; shipments, 2 o head.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
February COnrf.

The next tenn of the general sessions,
peace and Jail delivery and superior
courts, will convene on February 4th.
The will be no additional jurors sum
moned, but the panel which served at the
November term will be recalled for the
coming session. The trial list of civil and
criminal cases Is oomparatively small.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
The Last Watermelon of 1888,

Psynter Frame is the champion
grower Of watermelons in this State and
stated to GAZETTE & JOURNAL representa-
tive that he ate his last melon of last
summers ripenipg on December 31st, the
last day Of 1888. He preserves the
melons by gathering them and storing
them in cellar where they are kept cool
but not too cold.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

BLKToN, Jan, 23.-The county commits
sivners were in special session yesterday
to consider the proposed new road law.
Commissioners W. s. Potter, Eli s. Sent
man and Wilson d. Pierson were in at.
tendance, making tull board. Many
citizsns from different parts OF Cecil
county were alao present and gave their
views on the matter. Prominent among
these were Henry s. Coudon, Esq, OF
Perryvill, Frank s. Everist of Port
Deposit, 7. b. Gillespie, ex president
of the last board of commissioners;
XIX Commissioners David P. Cameron,
R. G.. Reese, the Hon John NJ. Evans and
Benjamin NJ. Crawford. Letters on the
subject were read from DR.. s. e. Wills,
George A. Vanneman, John Mauldin,
John T. Miller, Thomas Waring and
James C. Bell. The commissioners en-
dorced the law with the exception OF
section IL, which limits the amount to be
expended on roads to 100000. The bill
will be immediately forwarded to the leg
islature.
The Hon. James B. Groome, as execu-
tor of Benjamin Sluyter, deceased, on
Monday morning offered at pubic sale at
tbs court house yard iu this town farm
OF 63S acres, situated in Bohemia Manor,
Cecil county. The highest BID, which
was about 1923, 900, was refused, and the
property Withdrawn.
he new board OF directors of the Cecil
County Agricultural Society organized
yesterday. Adam R. Magraw wss re-
elected presidelt; Thomss Drennen was
elected vice president, and John Partridge
re- elected secretary and treasurer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
The water Commission Case.

The cas : of the Water Commission vs.
Cry Council to have come up for argu-
nent in the court OF errors and appeals,
at Dover, Tuesday. was continued
nuul next MoHday, 2sth inst.
The continuance was asked on account
Of Il. G. Bradford, Jr., E.q, one Of the
counsel, though not at his request. The
water commission was represented before
tile court Tuesday by George H. Bates,
Esn
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
U. q. Court AdJourns.

Upon Judge William Butler of Phila-
dslphis, being officially notified of the
death OF Judge Bradford by Clerk of the
Court 8. R. Smith, Esq, he telegrsphed
the latter gentleman Friday morning to
adjourn the court for one week, until
Friday, the 25th inst, out Of respect to
the memory of the dead jurist.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
pp,,maeipnIs srocHs,

Associatec l'rees Dlspatch Or epeclal WlfD.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. o. noon stucsl, ,
weak Philadelphia Il rrie, Il: Read
ing, 4I1s; Pepusylvsnis. 6S Lehlgh Valley
tB !; Uu.ted Co.'s Of N. j., lt5 Northern
tacifc, q do. preferred. 431s Northcr
Central, 6S; Lehigh Navigation, az
Norristcwp, ll1. Central Transportation, 35 ;
Bufalo, New York & Phila, 9S G'tt!s
.lktu. ri
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Trains neIayed by a breakdown.

P.,w. & B. railroad at As O'Clock yester-
day morning 1t was some time before the
wreck was cleared away and the southern
fast mail and Newark accommodation
were delayed about 10 minutes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

Frederick lien announces himself as
candidate for coroner OF New Castle
county, subject to the rules of the Repub-
ucsn party.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

SMYRNA, Jan. 22.-The vocal and in
strumental concert given by Harry Correl
the blind musician, at the town hall last
evening, was slimly attended, but was
appreciated by those present. Music
before the concert was furnished by the
Symrna Cornet Band,
K. Il. Bsch, real estate agent, recently
sold to William Van Pele the farm OF
Abel Porters, near Green Spring station,
containing 6S acres, for SO, 800.
The members OF Servsa on's church,
Serveson's Neck, gave their pastor. the
Rev. Mr.. Van Burkalow, donation at
his residence last evening. Many visitors
were present and a highly enjoyable
time was spent. Refreshments were
brought on by the bushel, to which
justice was done. Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Burkalow were the recipients OF many
handsome presents.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
NEW CASTLE.

SpeGia Correspondence of G5zs.te and journal.
NEW CASTLE, Jon. l7.-rne anniversary y
of the Baptist church las. night, was q
most pleasant affair, both to those engaged
In 1t and To those who we're present In
the audience. A circle Of evergreens
aud white lilies surrounded the arch ab we
the pulpit, from the centre of which hung.
gilt star surrounded by wreath. On
the pulpit hoUr was erected an arched.
gateway surmounted by 3 CROSS and bear
ing the inscription, "Kuock and 1t shall
be opened unto you" The exercises
were opened by a ouant, "Holy Trinity"
by the choir and Sunday school. An
opening address was made by Harry
Churnsides, followed by singing
by the school and prayer
by the pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Mac.
Msokip. Next in order was dialogue,
God is Love-" by eight children.
Mamie Hunter, Osro Lunt and Addie
Foster, took part in very pretty dia-
logue, Mamie representing a pilgrim at a
gate OF which 0sro was keeper, aud Addie
another pilgrim. Molle White recitsd
"a Wafaring Child" and Ella ChuIn-
sides recited THE Midnight Cry"
The Rev. Mr.. Humphreys OF Pbiisdel-
the little ones, illustrated tho meaning of
the word economy" by lsughable
sneodote of servant and soapfst
man. A beautiful duet WAS sung by
Miss Ella Biggs and Miss Fannie Lunt.
j. P. CARRIER, superintendent OF the
Sunday school, presented William Hun
ter, VINO had so tastefully decorated the
church, with fine cake. Mr.. CARRIER
was also presented with fine cake. Mr..
MacMaokin and Miss Flora Lunt, church
organist were each presented with
basket of choice fruits. After reading,
by the Rev. Mr.. Humphrey, in which the
gospel trains OF the different denomina.
tions wers humorously illustrated, the
exercises were closed by singing and
benediotion.
NEW CASTLE, Jan. 21.--The g. A. R. of
this city havs their oolors flying at half
mast in honor of Charles 5hearer, who
died about noon on Saturday. The
deceased, who was in his 44th year, had
been suffering some time with heart dis
ease aud or few days had been confined
to bad. Mr.. Shearer, during the late
rebellion, served in Company |
of the First Delaware Regiment,
and was member of Watson Post, No.
s., this place. The funeral will take
place at the Catholic church to. morrow, al
O'Clock. Watson Post, No. s, and Gen.
d. b. Birney Post, No. IL, will bs in
attendance and, should permission be
granted, will perform the military burial
service.
NEW CASTLE, Jan. 22.--The funeral OF
Charles Shsarsr took place this morning.
The body was placed in black metal
oasket, which bore on top the national
colors and the deceased s uniform, The
hearse bearing the body WAS escorted to
the Catholic church by Watson Post No.
IL, Birney Post No. S, aud the firing
corps Of Smyth Post No. l, of Wilmington,
and was followed by a large conoourse OF
friends. The usual religious services
were held at the church, alter which the
body WAS conveyed to the tomb and Il
salute fired over the grave.
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Produce markets corrected DIS w hy ltz
q Co., Wholesale commission nj FflsA tiO
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WIllism Ls.H a Son 90.
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