Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
ME- WARE.

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some corporation looking for a place to
locate it's plant. Tho board has been In
correspondence with one or two parties
who are looking for a suitable location.
A circular has been issued requesting
all good citizens to be present OF a meet
ing to be held In Oaakey Hall tonight at
8 O'Clock to take into consideration
pressing proposition whiot will materially
enhance the business prospects OF the
town. This call for meeting means that
several gentlemen have been here who
represent lRrge mandatory, and like
the town and location, aud will put their
shops here IL so much capital will be sub
scribed, certain number of acres given
and exempt from taxation for number
OF years.
The matter for the past several days
effort will be made to secure enough
money to warrant the industry locating
here. One man promises SIS coo, an
other 81 900 and another $500; at this
rate the amount could soon BIS raised.
The sum needed is $4,000. Great many
are anxious to bring the plant here.
Over 200 skilled workmen will be en-
ployed.
NEWARK, July 10. A large meeting of
the businessan workingmen Of this town
was held in Caskey Hall last night S.
| M. Curtis was made chairman and l. j.
Moore secretary. John Piliing, ESQ,
President Of the Board OF Trade stated the
object Of the meeting. When tho Board
of Trade was formed Il was 10 advance
| the interests OF the town. Notices had
been placed in the daily papers setting
forth the advantages Newark possessed.
A manufacturing industry in Philadel-
phia had written to the secretary Of the
board, and later had called and was very
much pleased with Newsrk. A commu-
nication was read from the company
showing that they wanted $500 and
six acres of land. They now paid out
for wages from $l50,00O to S200,0 900
year. The party wanted to commence
building as early az possible. The ques-
tion of subscribing for SO many shares was
fully discussed. large number OF shares
were taken and the prospects are indeed
bright TO raise the whole amount. Com
mittees were appointed, as follows; For
the western district to canvass aud secure
subscribers are Rankin Armstrong and
N. Al. Mothsrall; middle district, +. w.
Curtis and William +. Griffith eastern
i district, \. j. Wight and George W. Will
liams to secure outside OF the town sub
scfibers, Msssrs. James Ho.singer and
John N. Spencer were sppointed as CON-
mittee. The whole town 10 enthused over
the affair. Not only are the moneyed
men, but working msn are taking shares.
1t was surprising how fast those present
subscribed.
Another meeting will be held on Mon
day night. This is the chance for Newark
aud the energetic men are working hard
to secure subscribers. Alter the matter
is fully explained TO the people there is
but little doubt about securing enough
money.
NEWARK, July 2O,-The committees ap.
pointed at the town meeting TO secure sub.
scrlbers and bring the industry here, are
meeting with much success. There are but
few who have refused to subscribe.
rain storm visited this section last
night about O'Clock and the amount OF
water that fell was equal TO small cloud
burst.
NEWARK July 23.-An ad journed meet
ing OF the citizens Of this place in favor
In Grange Hail last night. The attend
Of laboring men, who have taken one and
two shares of stock. y. NJ. Curtis as
chairman, called the meeting to order,
and after the reading OF the minutes, the
reports of the committees were read.
Each committee handed in several thou.
sand dollars In stock subscribed. They
asked for an extension Of time. The
whole amount subscribed now reaches
To- M hyrl
little trouble in SECURING the balance il
! the plant should be placed here, and il
pans out as represented.
The committees were still continued
and they are making great Efforts to Sc
cure the required amount. There is bu
little opposition. Some of those wis
took stock on Thursday night las
doubled their subscriptions last night
: The plant will either be situated OF
: Joseph II. Calebs or General Theodor
+. Armstrong; land, lying north of tow
and close to the b. 4 o railroad. Tn
: last meeting will be held ON Thursda.
I" evening, and by that time the committee
!: hope 10 increase the amount severa
= thousands OF dollars.
The old foundry here which hes bee
lying idle for tho past year, was take
/
pRDy this week.
:, Harlow II. Curtis, who left here duj
! ing the early part of Juy, returned HON
a = on Sunday evening. His trip exsende
"a as far west rs California. He gives
/. graphic account Of his tIip, but think
II Newark suits him best.
st NEWARK July "a The experience {
d some of The people from here 10 Brand
It wine Springs is rather Bpiny, "A numb,
Y left here on Sunday grd reached IL
u ground safe but the trouble began whe
the time arrived to return home. The
70 found it was impossible TO even get g
u the train. The only thing 10 be dor
OF was to walk and they never halted unit
n Kiamensi station was reached. Tie wa
IL over the CROSS ties was anything bi
- pleasant. The halt was made bscau
some OF the party were tired aud niRl
10 was falling fast. Several prominent q
ID liens were among the number.
gs General Theodore f.. Armstrong an
IN wife, who we've at Brandywine Spring
!. returned home yesterday. They were o
,.s compsnied by Miss Annie Thompson
80 Chicago.
The national bank last week declsr,
re q dividend of per cent clear of !
sy taxes for the past six months, and also
II. extra dividend of 10 per cent on the ca
,s. ital stock. This is equal to 90 per CO
90 or double the percsntage-$7.50 on en-
es share. The par value OF each share
RS $50, but they are worth over 300 no
nd The young folks held their week
or dance at the east end OF Delaware avenr
90 last night. They always have please
evenings.
M Mrs. CLARK Pexson, who was serious
or i'll is getting better.