Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-02-21
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neutrality-suspicious. Gazette Of and journal
NEW CASTLE Feb. 10 The remains OF
Mra. Mary j. Turnbull, eyed ~ years,
were brought hare from Magnolia, Hsr-
ford county, Nd, on the los train yes
terday afternoon. Funeral services were
conducted in the Episcopal church by
the Rev. Mr.. Henry Of Wilmington, inter
ment being made In the cemetery adjoin-
ing, The deceased was former resi-
dent of this city.
Seminole Tribe, No. z, /. o. r. NJ, will
celebrate its twentieth anniversary in the
wigwam, corner of Union and South
streets, on the evening of February 25th.
The row of frame houses being erected
on Harmony street by John M. Valette,
are rapidly nearing completion, and will
be ready for occupancy In about two
weeks.
The ice men in this vicinity are filling
their houses with good Ice, about three
inches in thickness.
The ladies' Of the III. e. church will
give an oyster supper in the parlor Of the
church on the evening Of February 22d,
for the benefit of the trustees.
The Delaware river for the first time
this winter in now full of floating ice,
and IL the cold weather continues few
days longer navigation will be seriously
interfeted with. Very fey vessels were
seen on the river yesterday. The only
ones in the bsrbor here at present are
the eehooners KateV. Aitken with cargo
of railroad iron aud salt, from Whining
ton for Savannah, Ga, and the Charles
| p. SiDnickson, from Savannah for Phila.
delphia, with cargo Of lumber
Invitations are Gus for the wedding of
Mary Elizabeth King, daughter Of Joseph
II. King, and samuel Barnes, OF the resi-
| dence OF the brides parents, on Water
street, on the 28th instant.
| n. Il Il. w. Frazer, the well-known
grocerymen on Delaware street, are about
to dissolve partnership. II. W. Frazer
will occupy the store on Market street,
the properly Of Holschumaksr Brothers,
and Thomas Frazer will continue the
business at the old stand.
William Ferry will be q candidate for
mayor Of the municipal election in April
This makes foar candidates already in the
1 field.
The William Lea g. Sons Company ia
flling it's elevator on Delaware street
wharf with corn. Shipping by weasel
will soon commence.
An election for three members OF the
Board of Education will be held at the
old court house on Saturday, March al.
The three retiring members are William
Herbert, William j. Ferris, and 3. L.
Wilson.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 19-Charles Hof.
mann of Chester, Pa, who purchased the
good will and fixtures of the Jefferson
House, will remove here this week and
take possession Of the hostelry.
The channels of the Delaware river are
now comparatively clear Of Toe and navi.
gallon is unobstructed.
James +. Cannon will be candidate fol
member of the board Of education at the
March election. Messrs. Herbert, Ferris
and Wilson, whose terms expire, will
also be candidates for re election.
An attempt was made about O'Clock
last night, to enter the p, W. & B. rail.
road passenger station, by prying open
window Of the south end of the gentle
Inen's waiting room. It is supposed tht
burglars were scared off by the nigh
watchman before accomplishing theil
purpose.
The Methodist Sunday school will cele
bsate its missionary anniversary on Sun
! day March 18th.