Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-04-29


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NEWARK, April 22.--The rumor re-
Gently given in these columns by your
correspondent in relation to the estab-
lishment Of branch depot in tho eastern
part of the town by the Pennsylvania rail
road, has now received its veriication, in
the negotiations for land in the vicinity
of the proposed route. 1t is however not
quite explicable yet TO most of ourpeople
how the Pennsylvania intends TO capture
its portion of our traffic since the Off
ciais are exceedingly cautious lest
perchance their movements become
known to its rival, the Baltimore * Phila-
delphia road. The land which they have
bought or negotiated for is on the north
ern side of the main line of the p, w. d
b., and directly east and adjoining the
Newark q Pomeroy railroad. This would
seem to indicate the intended location of
''Y" at that point, instead of an altera-
ton in the main line, a superstition ad-
vanced some time ago. The owner of
this land is Alexander Wilson of PEN
cader hundred, and the priceagreed upon
by both parties was about 81 $50 for
three or four acres.
While speaking on railroad matters, it
is perhaps apropos to mention the candi-
dacy of Louis L. Allen for the position of
station-master atthe new depot of the Bal
timore &c Philadelphia road. Mr.. Allen
is certainly deserving of the position,
and this fact is recognized by the bust
ness men of the town, who have volun-
tarily given their support to him, and his
chances are said to be quite favorable.
No other candidates have as yet been
prominently mentioned in connection
with the position, which will be desir-
able one no doubt, and as the new road
so far has shown commendable spirit in
suiting the public, the appointment of
Mr.. Allen is almost assured.
NEWARK, April 25.-The Rt. Rev. Bishop
Lee administered the rite Of confirmation
Friday evening to class at st. Thomas
Church. The Rev. g. M. Bond, rector Of
the church, and the Rev. DR.. Benton con-
Quoted the service.
Mrs. Rachel Chambers, residing at Mil
ford cross roads, above town, on Wednes-
day lost her pocket-book containing $340,
which she had just drawn from the bank.
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The young child Of Edward Grace which
on Friday, In the absence Of its parents,
swallowed bottle Of carbolic acid, died on
Saturday morning In great suffering.
NEWARK, April ga valuable work
horse belonging to Delaware Clark, Esq,
of Glasgow, had its leg broken in horse
power on Saturday. Vain efforts had
been made to save the animal, but the
owner quite reluctantly had him disposed
of yesterday.
The annual meeting of the congrega-
ton of st. Thomas P. e. Church was
held on Monday afternoon with a small
attendance, showing the same apathetic
condition that has characterized its delib-
erations for some years. The following
gentlemen were elected yestrymen: S.
M. Curtis, CIV. Colmery, William Cooch,
j. @. Shivler, William T. Thornly, Pro-
fessor Frederic D. Chester, Alfred A.
Curtis, Edward G. Jay, Professor George
A. Harter. The first two named are
senior and junior wardens, respectively.
The lecture on temperance in Caskey
Hall on Monday evening by Frank
Whelen of Dover, was largely attended,
and very materially strengthened the
cause here. Intemperance has, FORUM
ately, little habitation in this peaceful
community, and perchance this enyiable
condition of sobriety is due,in measure,
to the laudable efforts of these young
members of the /. o. G.. T., or at least
they assign this as the reason.
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