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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
DIED.

BECKER-On Sunday evening, December
Il, JOSEPH S. BECKER, son of Henry s. and
Mary s. Becker, in the 9th year of his age.
Funeral from st. James R. C. Church. Sc
wickley, WEDNESDAY MORNING at O'Clock.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend.
DICKSON-On TUESDAY,, December 16, 1890.
at P. NJ, at Swissvale, of diphtheria, FRANK
GILMAN, son of Robert P. and Jennie Long
more Dickson, aged years.
Interment private on WEDNESDAY at 2 P. M.
GOELZ-On Tuesday. December 16, 1890, at
1855 P. M. ANNA ABARIA GoELZ, widow of
George Goelz, aged 81 years, months and 13
days.
Funeral will take place on THURSDAY
AFTERNOON December Is, at 2 o'clock, from
her late residence, No. 2S4 Spring Garden ave-
nue., Allegheny. Friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend.
KoCHENDERFER-On Saturday, Decem-
ber 18 1880 at kisslmme, Fla, JOHN KOCH
ENDERFER. JR.. son of John hochenderfer of
Williamsburg Pa.
Funeral took place YESTERDAY, December
l6 1890 at Kissimme, Fla.
LONG-on Monday, December Is, at $50 A.
NJ. JONATHAN LONG, aged 20 years.
oeral from his late residence, Baldwin
township, on WEDNESDAY, at IL A. NJ Friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend,
Carriages leave NJ. s. Wards undertaking
rooms, No. "a East Carson street. Southside, at
8 A. M. sharp. 2
MCDERMITT-On Sunday. December II. at
II p. M, ELIZABETH MCDERMITT (nee Dono-
van), wife of Michael McDermitt, aged 43
years.
Funeral on WEDNESDAY at A. NJ from the
residence of her sister, y Chatham street, city.
tChicago, ILL.,, papers please copy.l
O'DONNELL-On Tuesday December l6.
1890, at 2:80 P. NJ, CHARLES ODoNNELL, aged
A years.
Funeral from his late residence, S2lO Mul.
berry street, on THURSDAY. at 9A M Friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
RODGERS-On Monday evening. December
10, at o'clock, at her residence, No. IL Mercer
street, SARAH A, widow of the late William
Rodgers, in her 6Sth year.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend funeral THURSDAY, December Is, at
l0AM.
philadelphia papers please copyI 2
WESTINGHOU Monday, December
10, 1890, at 7:l5 P. NJ, FLORENCE ERSKINE,
eldest daughter of H. H. and Clara L. West
inghouse, in The l4th year of her age.
Funeral services at the family residence
Edgewood station. Pennsylvania Railroad, on
THURSDAY AFTERNOON at o'clock. Inter
ment private.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Antique Ori entail Ruqs.

The exhibition of Oriental rugs and car
pets at 75 Fourth street was attended yester-
day by many of the wealthy and cultured
people of this city and is pronounced the
finest collection of antique rugs ever shown
In Pittsburg. The collection is large, con-
sisting of over 400 pieces, and includes fine
specimens from Bokhara, Ispahan, Teheran,
Cashmere, Shiras, Asia Minor, Mecca, TiflIs,
Belochistan, India ard all of the celebrated
makes. The collection is particularly rich
in fine antiques. The rugs are consigned
direct from Constantincple to C. H. Tisdale
& Co. and will be sold at auction to the
highest bidder on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of this week. Sales at 10 A. NJ.
and P. NJ. The Henry Auction Company
are the auctioneers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
A MYSTERY PARTLY SOLVED.

The Body of Man Missing for Year Found
in Sewer.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHl
JoHNsToWN. Dec. l6-November Il ISS9.
Charles Clayton mysteriously disappeared
while at work on a furnace in the Cambria
mills here. and since that date nothing had
been heard of him.
To-day while some workmen were engaged in
repairing the furnace on which Clayton had
worked they found the bones of a human being
in sewer directly opposite the furnace. The
remains were fully identified as those of Clay
ton owing to some peculiarly in the clothing
1t is thought by some that he had been mur-
dered and afterRard showed into the sewer,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
PECULIAR DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

tits Produced by Stamping Out Blaze on a
Stick.
.EPycIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE DISPATCH;
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, Dec. I6-A terrible
explosion occurred yesterday on the n. & W.
road. just above Caredo. Two men were dry
ing some dynamite sticks by a fire, when they
were seen to blaze up.
One of the men stamped on it in order to ex-
tirguiss II, when the material exploded, blow
ing the man through the roof and landing him
in the brambles, 20 feet away, unhurt. Ten
Others were seriously injured, some of whom
cannot recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
The Handsomest Cheval Glass

In the city to be seen at Hardy & Hayes.
1t is noble affair, finished in pure gold,
and would make q noteworthy gift for
wedding, as it would just suit new white
and good room. You are invited to look at
it by HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 SmithfeId street. New building
Store open every evening till Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

HEADQUARTERS for Xmas candy.
THoS. r. HERD & Co.,
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Why Not Keen XNarm9

Several hundred ladies' rewmarkets,
jackets, etc., in medium and winter weights,
just reduced to fully one-halt and one-third
former price.
You can have your choice from goods that
sold ali through the fall at Sc to $50, now at
So, So. S., $40. BIBER & EAsToN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

To obtain good values for his money is the
object of everyone who invests in any article
of merchandise. The old and well-known
establishment of T. D. Casey & Co., whole
sale liquors, 971 Liberty street, offers special
inducements to its patrons for the holiday
trade. Call and see them. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
A Pointer.

Go to Gallilger's jewelry store, 1900 Penn
avenue, and see his stock before purchasing
your holiday gifts elsewhere.
Remember the address, 1900 Penn avenue.
Finest line of music-boxes in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
HE JUMPED HIS BAIL.

The Case of Probable Murder Adjourned
and the Prisoner Disappears.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCu.l
FAIRMoNT, W. VA, Dec. 16.-The case OF
Jenkins, who shot Hall, at the Monongan
mines, was called here yesterday. A motion
was made and granted to adjourn until the re-
suit of Halls injuries were known. Bond was
gwen in the sum of 1000
Jenkins disappeared at oIce. Halls friends
are very indignant and are searching for him,
with view of mobbing him. 1t is reported he
is az Clarksburg, and several miners have fol-
lowed him there
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

Extra Values in Fine Seal Plush Jackets.
Prices all reduced-now $40 to $50.
Choice goods and low prices in fur
trimmed plush jackets.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
FOR NERVOUS PRoSTRATION
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. W. Graeves, Mortified. Mimi, says: 81
have used it in cases of nervous prostration,
and also in combination with other remedies
In indigestion. it has proved as satisfactory as
could be expected"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Slippers! Slippersi

Ladies' velvet slippers at 75c and 81.
Boys velvet slippers 75c and 90c. Mems
imitation seal alligator at 81 Large variety!
Popular prices, at G. d. Simen's, rs Ohio
street, Allegheny. Pa. INV
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Flowers for Christmas.

We will have a very fine assortment of
the choicest varieties. Place your orders
early. n. PATTERSON,
No. Al Sixth avenue,
Opposite Trinity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Plenty of Time.

Do you want crayon for Christmas or
cabinets? Come to Hendricks s. Co., 6S
Federal street, Allegheny. They never dis
appoint you. Good cabinets 81 dozen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Clocks.

Some of the most beautiful clocks ever
seen in this city, in onyx, marble and brass,
at the jewelry house of
HENRY TERHEYDEN,
$50 Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

Do you work hard? A glass of pure
lager will help you. Call for Iron City
Brewing. Co.'S make at any good bar, or
order direct. Tel 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Do You Want

Mems fancy embroidered velvet and cor
duroy slippers at 81 per pair? AT G. D.
Simen's. rs Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa.
INV
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
New Christmas Handkercbiefs.

Embroidered white, hemstitched, pure
linen, 1910 each. A special bargain.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

FINE silk handkerchief, plain and en-
broidered, for holiday presents
JAMES H. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth ay,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

SOLID gold spectacles and eyeglasses
So so per pair at Hsuch's Jewelry Store,
No. 295 Fifth ave. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

Music BoxEs-Improved, patented,
guaranteed. Get mfrs. new reduced price
list GAUTsCHI, 1880 Chestnut, Phila.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

HEADQUARTERS for Sunday school
candy. THos. r. HERD & Co.,
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

CHANGE of life, backache, monthly ir-
regularities, hot flashes, are cured by DR..
Miles Nervine. Free samples at Jos,
Fleming & Sons, Market st. W
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

GOOD bargains in fur capes, mufs, etc.,
for ladies and children.
BIBER & EASToN,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Newest Fashion Points

Is $175, $1SS, $500, $21O,
1926, 1886, and Ue guarantee
these prices positively and abso-
latteJy to be as LosO as Seal Jackets
of the quality are sold for any,
aOhere In this county to-day.
Vtsit oar Fur Department,
take q look, and sCe are satisfied
aUe can cOnUi1ce yoW of the facts
stated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Retail Department

CASH paid for old gold and silver at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth ave. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

SEE our embroidered silk suspenders for
holiday presents
JAMES Il. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
HOLIDAY BUYERS

With q nesO, fresh stock of Jackets
in 25, "a, rs and 3O-inch lengths,
in all sizes of bust from 32 to AZ,
made loose front, quarter and
half tight fitting fronts, all
basque or tight fitting back, the
shape and fit of each style being
simply perfect. We haze o. fesc
Jackets as LoaU as 500 each, bat
the rum of the best goods aOith
OlL the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

FINE parlor clocks and bronzes at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth ave. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Retail Department

Open, ready for business.
REYMER s. BROS,
50S-510-5f2 Wood street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Store Open Until 2. n. Tin Christmas.

Thousands of useful and beautiful gifts
for infants, children, ladies and men.
A. G. CAMPBELL & Sons,
27 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

GIVES timulation to the overworked.
Iron City Brewing Co. Slayer. Tel. 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
A BABE BURNED TO DEATH.
1t Was Left Alone in the House, Which
Ignited From a Gas Stove.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
BRADFORD, Dec. 16-The residence of o. G.
Hood. the station agent at Kinzua Junction, on
the Bradford. Bordell and Kinzua Railroad.
was entirely consumed by fire this morning,
with all the contents. A 7-months-old babe.
which was in the house alone at the time,
burned with the house.
The loss was about $780, with no insurance.
The fire started from an oYerheated gas stove
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17

Retail Department
Open, ready for business.
REYMER x Bros,
508-510-512 Wood street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
A VAST THR0NG
HOLIDAY BUYERS

crowdng each day of this week. and will continue do
so clear up to the holidays The of bargain seekers and finders
daily Who look stays buy We honod,
rewarded: he
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
FINEST SELECTIONS
In THE FINEST GOODS!

Our success in meeting the re-
Quirenae' e'sts of q class of buyers
aOItO, aOSthOut exception, are able
to discriminate IN fdUor of the
best goods against those of on, in
ferior quality, has been more
than satisfactory during this en-
tire season We are ready for the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23
Here is a Chance for You.

The publisher of the AGRICULTUEIsT, in
order to get the ideas OF the people of
the State in as condensed a form as pos
sible, offers a first prize OF $3 to the per-
son sending the best communication on
one sheet Zone side only of note paper:
The communication must be devoted to
some subject OF the grove, garden orfarm.
For second prize 81 will be given for
the second best communication. The
communications will be published the
first week in each month. The editor
will be the sole Judge of their worth in
awarding the prizes.
When sending in these communications
bear the following in mind:
Write on one side of one sheet of ordi-
nary note paper. -
Write with black ink.
Do not write "head'' to the commun-
ication-the editor will do that.
Sign your name and postoffice address
at the bottom. If you don't want your
name published, say SO.
Address your communication as fol
lows.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

q Fish, preserved and frozen, John Cross, $50.
Flowers, in pots and tubs. Bryan & Summer,
$50.
Articles manufactured from Florida wood.
Baines & Warrington, $25.
Palmetto work, e. H. Schofeld, $25
Florida cocoanuts, r. P. Paddison.
Florida corn. G. M. Broughton, first prize.
Sugar cane st. Cloud mill, first prize.
Florida rice. d. G. Address, first prize.
Grape fruit r. P. Paddison, first prize.
Best display Of Florida wines, II dimes Erwin.
Also honorable mention for following wines ::
Niersteiner, scuppernong, topaz, sherry, ruby
port, orange, vino dulcie.
Mr.. Jamison, honorable mention for Burgundy
and scuppernong; Mr.. Tully for the Fruitland
grape he; Mr.. DuBoise for the best clarets sau-
tern, hook and vino palido Mr.. Abe Simmon for
orange and cherry wine and cherry bounce.
For the most artistically arranged display,
county, Brevard; individual G. M. Thomas.
Best bale OF long staple cotton, w. J. Epper-
son.
Prizes were awarded to exhibitors Of
best display,of plates of oranges, as fol-
lows:
Mandarins, G. Wrey.
Tangerines, G.. Wrey.
Magnum bonum. G. Wrey.
Mediterranean sweet, G. Wrey.
Homosassa, John Cross.
Maltese blood Capt c. B. Wingates.
Java, A. B. Brown.
Washington navels, L. @. Kommode.
Nonpareil, G. Wrey.
King A. G. Carter.
Sweet Seville, L. @. Kommode.
Grape fruit, John Cross
Best box packed oranges, G. Wrey.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23
:. Rainfall too small to measure.
Bucklen,s Arnica Salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and off Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Pies, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfectsatisfaction,
Or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by both the drugstores.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

IA YOUNG Offers WANTED AT THE
e)U Spring Garden Otter Farm. Also German
Carp for for sale, six for SIS; weight about onehaf
pound each. SPRING GARDEN OTTER FARM.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

u OR SALE, 900 acres of timber land near Sc
i: vile; 5000 budded orange trees: two groves
near DeLeoD. For particulars inquire OF L. J.
BILLINGS, DeLeon Springs, Fla.
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NURSERY TREES FOR sALE-U ninjured by
IN thefreeze. Budded trees from three-fourths
to two inches in diameter. Sour seedlings. all
sizes. Address, G. Fl. CURTIS, Aston, Fla.
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XX7ANTED-To buy a. horse, must be young,
w sound gentle and not less than 1000 pounds.
Address, stating price, Box 1922 DeLand, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

ORANGE TIRE ES--Very fine, thrifty stock, best
" varieties Lowest prices on large or small
orders. Entire stock at bottom figures. o. B.
Child, Sunny side, DeLand, Fla.
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nRANGE AND LEMON TREEs-A large stock
~ of both old and new varieties at my nursery
two miles west of DeLand-opposite brick yard.
A. S. MUNSON. }f, tta 26-tf
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TRRIGATING PLANT FOR SALE-One horse
Il Shipman engine, one horse power pump, (Alert)
1000 feet III inch pipe and large galvanized tank.
Cause for sale, death of owner. MRS. SHIPMAN,
Geneva, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

r HAVE THE SELLING of hard fnt rock
i made fine enough for fowls. One quart is as
good as a peck of shells Send for price and
sample. A. j. A1drich, Box 493, Orlando, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

CEA SHELLS.-She sells and I sell box of
= pretty sea shells for only soc. Address, GEO.
w. STOREY, Tillman, Brevard Co., Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

A ERMOTOR. THE BEST STEEL AUTO
IA MATIC WIND ENGINE MADE. Will refund
days. A. w. LINvILLE,. Fruitland Park, Lake
County, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

M w. SARGENT, dealer in Real Estate
wi DeLand, Fla, has complete set of Alb
stracts of Titles in Vousia County, Fla. Titles
perfected and taxes paid for non-residents. Cor
respondence solicited.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

NURSERY STOCK FOR SALE CHEAP, TO
IN get off grove; budded. one to three years to
HON osassa, Old Vin Grape Fruit Tangerine, Belle
Navel, Tardiff and Seedless, J. w. HENRY,
Glenwood, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23
LOCAL WEATHER BULLETIN.

The following observations were taken at tho
office of The FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT during the
week ending Sunday, April 20. 1890:
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

LNGGS FOR MATCHING, ST. per 13.-Brahma,
u Langshan! White Leghorn, White Wyan-
erels. - each; Cock and Hen 81. A. j. ADAMS,
Manatee, Florida: ~:
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~ ATSUMA ORANGE BUDS BY MAIL, $1.5O
> per 100, or $40 per 1000 by express Address
G. L. TABER, GlenSt. Mary! Fla
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

EINE CASSAVA SEED CANE FOR SALE
IL cheap. S. BIGELow, Lake Mary, Fla.
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nOREN HUTCHINSON. Real Estate and
~ Collection Agency DeLand, Fla. See dis
play adv in another column.
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CHEAP COLUMN.

RATES-Twenty words name and address one
week, 25 cts; three weeks, so cts.
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DICE SEED MAY BE OBTAINED OF HICKS
III & CLARK, Fort Mason, Fla.
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VN7ANTED-The address that can furnish Col
wv den Pheasants and at what price per pair
M. G. MOHR, Orchid, Fla. 4.s
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TOHN L.. NUCKOLS, dealer in Improved
q and Unimproved Real Estate, DeLand, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

NOR THE FINEST STOCK of orange trees in
Il the State address f. E. Norris, Highland
Park, Fla.
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X w NIcLAURINE, DeLand Fla, dealer
W. in Real Estate. Rents collected, etc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-21
wILL1AM n. HON e wooD DROWNED
While Fishing for Crabs at the
GhristIana .JeItY.

Shilo Etthhux LOT CfhDs at tue
ChristIana JeIfy.
William II. Homewood, the we'll known
Newark farmer. was drowned in the
Ohristiana while fishing for crabs yeater-
day morning. Hew seen to fall from the
jetty at the mouth OF the creek by some
men on this steamer City of Chester.
He had apparently made catch and
was leaning over in the direction Of his
line and fell into the water. The tide
was out at the time, but Mr.. Homewood
sank over his head and ell that was again
visible were his finger tips above the
water, as if grasping for something to
clutch.
Some men close by In sturgeon boat
weighed anchor and started for the
rescue but too late as he had disappeared.
Search was made for the body and at
about 2 O'Clock 1t was recovered near the
spot where Mr.. Homewood was seen
struggling in the water.
The deceased went out to the jetty
with his sou, who was doing some work
about the jetty.
Mr.. Homewood is large land owner,
and lived in the vicinity of Newark. He
was past middle age, and the father OF IA
children.
The body was taken to his sons home,
near Rlverview.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-21

EAsToN, Aug. l9.-Jerome b. Bennett,
chairman of the Democratic state central
committee for Talbot county, called the
county Democratic convention to order at
noon to-day In the court room. These dele.
gates TO the Centreviile conven ion were
elected by exclamation: osmond Ham
mond, Thsophilus Tunis, George e. Hadda-
way, Williams s. Mersick, jam 8 M. Wooters,
James Il. Wells, William Il. Martin, Joshua
g. Wrightson. Resolutions were passed
Endorsing Congressman Gibson and asking
for his denomination, commanding his vote
on the McKinl " bill. he Force bill and the
silver bill, and his efforts In resisting the
uoseatldg of Barnes Compton. The resolu-
tions were offered by Major William L.
Stewart, and we're received with applause.
Mr.. Gibson addressed the meeting by invl-
tation,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-21
1ratus..

BI,AcKwELL.-on the 18th inst, Rebecca
Blackwell, aged 81 years.
DIAMoND-In this city, on the 14th Inst,
James Diamond, son OF Patrick j., and
Mary j. Diamond, aged months.
DONAHoE.-In this cty on tho 18th inst.
Matthew Donahoe, son of Michael and Mary
Donahoe, aged 10 months.
MAXWELL.--On the 18th Inst, Christiana
Maxwell, aged so years.
MAGEE.--At the residence of her brother John
A. Harris, Woodeide Place tnear Harvey sta
tlon) on the 18th inst, Letltia Magee, in her
seth year.
Funeral services at St Pauls M. Il. Church,
on Friday, the 22d inst, at 10 O'Clock, a m. In
terment private.
STOCKTILL--In this city, on the 10th Instant,
Joseph C. stocktill, aged 63 years.
WILsoN.-on the 18th INST, DR.. Phebe Wilson,
aged 10 years.