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SHOOTING STARS.


The blacksmith in the beginning 10 . ham,
merteur.
HIS BUSINESS
''Whatis Billkinses business2"
"He's juryman."
Anxious Inquirer: Yes, it is perfectly proper
for preacher to go to the races, but he must
select only steeple chases.
HOW SOME THINK.
Mrs. strongmind: "Ah, beg your pardon;
do you belong to the woman suffrage move
ment?n
Mrs. Simply: ''oh, no. I'm lady"
LOST HIS REAL ESTATE.
COL Dirtleigh: Il can't go ON his bond.
don't own any real estate"
Mr.. Lawyere-incredulously; 'Td like -
know why You don't"
Col D.: 81 took bath this morning"
THEY DO.
And now the small boys everywhers,
Take every means to work rs
For cash enough to take them 10
The circuA
Miss Smith: "would you say that marriage
was q failure?"
Mrs. Chicago: Certainly not I hadn't .
bit Of trouble in getting divorce, and now TN
having lovely time"
II IL all right to hawk spring-chickens about
the streets, but it isn't 70 hawk them about .
barnyard
The farmer declares dividend on lii
ploughsharss.
The Pullman porter celebrates his bsrth-day
every chance he getsL
PLAIN srArEMKxT OF yAoR.
There was Q man.
Who went 10 the racsa,
And saw the horses
Going their PAGES.
%, He bet his cash
'-ifbis And lost every penny,
'4g land after that
He hadn't any.
D.. But he didn't waIk homs-
They cut such eapsra
Only In the minds
OF funny newspsperl
Excursion 30 River View.
The steamer Samuel J. Psntz viii 70 down
the river on the first excursion Of TIE ssason
next Sunday. She leaves her wharf n loao
an. and Sdb pm. for River View and rssurns
step pm
Funeral % Capt. o. 6. y. Wan.
h. #xxxzxu A.
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HOW SOME THINK.

Mrs. Strongmind: 'Ah, beg your pardon
do you belong to the woman suffrage move.
mentT'
Mrs. Simply: ''Oh, no. I'm lady"
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INOR SALE
II On Ist ST. between Maryland ave- and st. NV,
ovsrOOkIl-, the Capitol grounds a good lot 4JxlOO
feet q house property rented for so per
month. THIS. j. FISHER s CO,
ap-Sf liza r st. n. W.
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Anxious Inquirer: Yes it is perfectly proper
for preacher to go to the races, but he must
select only steeple chases.
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Tor SALE
II In handsome resident locality fine lot 30 feet
front, 10Th lust north of Massachusetts, ave and
the Blame house On4y s3 per foot; present improve
menfs rent for ed per month. which pays per cent
On the purchase money.
THOS. J. FISHER CO..
au0S-@ l:Sl4 Z ST N W
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INFORMATION. 1ssprnAr,ou

INFORMATION. 1szp1nAr,ou
AND IMPROVEMENT.
THE AYES HAVE IT.
And they tths women) Win alwaysHAvE IT THEIR
WAX on know ths reason Why With meat hs
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The steamer Samuel J. Pentz viii 90 down
the river on the first excursion Of TIE ssason
next Sunday. She leaves her wharf q lo2o
an and Sdb Pm for River View and returns
81 pm.
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The blacksmith in the beginning ID ham,
merteur.
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Col. Dirtleigh: Il can't 60 ON his bond.
don't own any real estate"
Mr.. Lawyere-incredulously I'D like -
know why You don't"
Col D.: 81 took bath this morning"
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II Anew three-story brick house st. between 18th
and lsth SITS. we'll built and handsomely finished /;
overlooking the site recently purchased by Mr. Letter
THOS. ]. FISHER CO.,
auSS-3- liza + 81. NV.
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MAcK1xAw STRAW HArs
Genuine MAckinaw Straw Hats. made By DUNLAPk
co OF NEW YORK. at q. 80 each and upward. The
best Hat IN the market for the price.
Wide Brin Straw Sailors for Ladies'
wILLETT RUoFF.
sp2<-1m COS PennsyIvania eve.
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sALE-ls4l. COkNEk l6JH AND SIS
En1 10 Sns OF the most handsome houses IN tie West
t---iH ~ loo-Ils = bath Rooms. cedar closets, Sc
NJ ~ steam epen daily wstehnnzn IN charge.
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HIS BUSINESS.

''What's Billkinses business2"
"He's q juryman."
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FOR SALE---HOUSES

nor S.I.E-TwO THREE-sTORY BRICK HOUSES
II ~; AMI 1 n -. n. mine -OOlus. hath and cellar
a. iGOilrn improvements and back entrance TO alley
AMY 80 st. n ". ap.S-3ts
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L,OR SALE-AT A BARGAIN-CHOICE LOTS AT
II Forest Glen Nd easy terms; monthly payments
II desired. j. K. HEREFORD.
ap.,in 1ilg q st.
L'UK sALk,-GOOD FARM OF Is ACRES; NEW
dwelling: stable barn hen houses pears. peaches.
apples. cherries and other .rut IN Dearnz nigh eeya-
ton. sDod land and water Az miles east Capitol
8 GOOD roads cheap at 5000. Address COUNTRY.
YARNS, FARMS, FARMS, FARMS
Il IN all sections Of Maryland from 70 Loco acres
and from SlO to $500 per Now is the time
10 invest lands aslinsfon advancing rap
idly. r. r. BROOKS
nlh21 13m GIG Eth ST. n. ".
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L,OE sALE-A BARGAIN CAN BE HAD IN A
Il farm Of about Ito acres on the Metropolitan
branch II. and o. X. K. between Kensngton and
Rockville. This land lies both sides the rail-
road AND AT STATION: has beautiful groves
and several very strong springs of splendid water
For subdivision there IS now no land this road
that presents better prospects Ior profit We will
take Pleasure in showing this farm TO any one with
capital who means business
Is. III. WARNER CO.,
ar6St AZ w
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Mrs. Taylor, the brides mother, who il the
widow Of Capt Taylor. sat in the front pew.
She wore light gray cloth gown and bonnet to
match: The groom is . son Of Rev. Mr., Ager
who was also present
The brides dress was Of white faille, With
. vest Of white chiffon in the Louis XIV waist
coat, the ends Of which, tied in Q scarf, fell 10
the hem Of the skirt in front. Her veil was
held to her hair by two small clusters Of
orange blossoms. Her bouquet WAS Of white
roses.
The bridesmaids wore white wool dresses,
made with jackets. Two Of them had pink
chiffon vests and two had mauve. They wore
large Leghorn hats, trimmed with null TO cor
respond. and flowers Theirbouquets were Of
white hlacs, two having pink roses in the center
and two purple lilaca
small reception followed the ceremony n
the residence Of General Meigs and after il
Lieut.. and Mrs. Alger left for their wedding
groom 10 professor Of mathematics 81 the Naval
Academy.
Among those present at the wedding ware
Mrs Harlan, Mrs. and Miss Everett, Dr.. Vim
cent Mrs. Gen. Vincent, Gen. Card, Miss
Mrs. Audenreid, Ma Horns6y. Mrs.. st.nnsrd d'
Mrs.. Holgate, Mrs. and Mis- Carlisle, Mis-
Dahlgren, Mr.. josiah Pierce, Mrs. LAnghorns,
Nm. and Mis- Parke, Mrs- Nitchell,
Gen. ana Ma Befnay, Mira and Miss
Mrs. Hornsby, Mrs George BAXTER, ths
Misses Hunt Mr.. and Mrs. Paul An
drewa Mira Wright Mrs. wooten, The
Misses James, Admiral and MrA Franklin, Niss
6ands, 1rA W. 7. Harris. Nrs. A. =. Nagrudsr,
Miss Fleming, Mrs. WIN. Chandler, Miss
Chandler, Mrs. Gray, MrA Crosby, Mr.. Hutoh-
inson. The Misses Hutchinson, 1ra and M
Phoenix, Mis- Clsm Smith, Mic wilson, Gem
srsi and Ma Moore, Major and Ma Tucker,
Mrs Dolph, Captain and Ma Rodgsrs, Mr..
and Mra John Mclean, Mrs. PHI Shsridaa,
Mics Rucker, Min Sheriff., Nh Psulinc
Letter, Mis- War1sld, Min Nay Coz, Mr.. and
Mra frank Hobtnsel, Mrs. W. @ Hill,
Gen. Van vlist nr. and Ma Pisers etearns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
DEATH OF ]. TURPlN MOORE.
He Died Suddenly at His Home In
Laurel on Saturday.
Heart Disease Supposed to Have Been
the Cnuse--His Last Illness of short


Heart Disease Supposed to Have been
the Cause--His Last Illness of short
DuratIon--Sketch of His Life and Career.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
DOVER, May 1l.-Hon. ]. Turpin Moore
died at his home in Laurel, Sussex county,
Saturday afternoon. He had been feeling
poorly for day or so, but was not thought
seriously ill. He died seated in his chair,
and his death was attributed TO heart dis
ease.
Mr.. Moore was in Dover on Tuesday
and Wednesday last, looking then likely
to live twenty years. He visited the state
House both days and suggested the DRAFT
ing of bills providing for the publication
of the Constitutional Convention bill and
for the printing of convention tickets.
lie was about 20 years old and leaves Il
valuable estate but no children.
sKgTCu or THE DECEASED.
John Turpin Moore was born in Little Creek
hundr Il. Sussex county Delaware, April lith,
1919. His father was Luther Moore farmer
of thar hundred, and his mother was Nancy,
daughter Of John Dashiell, Of the well-known
Dashiell family Of Maryland
Mr.. Moore attended the public schools in his
vicinit until III years of age when he began
attending ii select schOot In Laurel A. 20 years
vi uEf nv nEugFu III IlltlHbs Nliil bH0ih'i-
able success until 1870, when lie removed 10
Laurel and engaged in merchandising, and
also became u vessel owner and u large ship
per Of grain und lumber 10 northern mnrkots.
In 1851 he was appointed by Governor 7. II.
Causry parliamentary # Sussex county, and
niterserying with signal success for tho fun
tenn Of fye years he returned to Laurel,
where hs resumed his business pursuits. In
lS,0 he retired from active business pursuits,
though still retaining nm interest in the piir-
chase Of grain and lumber until 1876, when he
gave his entire time to the management Of his
farms and tho oversight Of his vessels lie was
tho owner of 1000 acres of land in Sussex
county, divi ted into six farms, on which there
are 6,uU0 peach trees.
In 1874 Mr.. Moore was elected State Senator
on the Democratic ticket and served accept
ably during ;he session OF 1879. At the session
OF 1877 he was elected speaker. lie was FROM
inently mentioned as the Democratic nominee
for governor in 1889, but declined to allow his
name TO go before the convention
Mr. Moore was for number OF years n d.
rector in the Delaware Railroad Company.
For over 80 years lie was prominently con.
nectrd with the NJ L. Church at Laurel and
served MS lay deleg to AZ several sessions OF
the baltimore annual conference. In 1910 he
was married To Miss S,llie daughter Of
Nathaniel lIorsoy Of Laurel. Thor only son,
Andrew w. Moore, died at the age of % years
After the death of his flrst wife he marie ed
Miss Rebeeca, daughter of Winder Dashiell,
who Is also de oased, leaving no children.
The arrangements for tho funeral have not
| yet been announced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Beer and blood flowed freely at the Re-
publican nomination election Saturday af-
ternoon. The interest was centered in the
mayuralty contest, and friends of the
candidates, particularly those Of Shortlidge
and Wiley, rewarded their faithful voters
with liberal potations all the afternoon.
The result was that fights were numerous,
particularly in the lower wards. The
police took no hand in quclling the dis
turbance. all of them being too busy get
ting III votes for their favorite candidate
for mayor. Most of them worked for
WILEY, and the rest for Senator Higgins
candidate, DR.. Shortlidge, Baynard find
ing few friends among the bluecOats.
Crowds of drunken negroes roamed from
one polling place to another, voting
wherever they were permitted, and these
attempts At fraud were the cause of
many Of the fights, None of the cleo
ton officers were sworn and the provisions
of the primary election law were not even
considered.
The following ticket was nominated
For Misunderstanding ]. Wiley,
For President OF City Council-Nathanicl
Il. Benson.
For City rreasurer--Joseph X. Adams,
For City Solicitor--CharlCs NJ. Curtis.
For Assessors and ollcctors-Northern
district, Edmund Mitchell, Jr. Southern
district, James II. Floyd.
Below are given the full returns, as made
by the election officers to the First district
executive committee
MAYOR and CITY TREASURER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
HoLLr oAK oUrING GIVE.
The New Clubhouse Formally Opened
and Many Guests Entertained.

anu NhhuN uutNls
Sunday was red-letter day in the
history Of the Holly Oak Outing Club,
which is composed Of young men of this
city. The occasion was the formal open
ing Of the organizations new club.b house
Exercises began at 2.3O o'clock, when
the president of the club introduced ex-
City Solicitor II. G. Turner, who delivered
an appropriate address and declared the
clubhouse duly opened, after which a
United States flag and the colors Of the
club were raised by two members to the
pole surmounting the building during
which ceremony Alberts orchestra played
'lhe Star Spangled Banner amid the
plaudits of the guests, who numbered
about 200 During the next three hours
there was general socinbility, mingled with
selections by the orchestra and music by
several vocalists The spread was delicious.
An invitation from the Wilmington club
for the entire company to visit its club-
house a short distance north of the head
quarters Of the Holly Oak Outing Club,
was accepted and the visitors were pleas
antly entertained. The latter club kept
open house until late in the evening and
the guests departed after congratulating
| the organization upon its prosperity and
| thanking it for its lavish hospitality. In
the company New York, Philadelphia,
| Chester, Wilmington, Baltimore and
| Washington were represented.
| The Holly Oak Outing Club was organ
| lied year ago with a membership of
| eight. Now the membership is 50, the
limit. The new club house, three-storied
double cottage, with mansard roof, large
| portico and broad piazza, is "a pretty struc-
ture opposite Holly Oak station and facing
the Delaware, which is about 20 yards dis
tant. 1t contains Is large rooms and is
elegantly furnished throughout. On the
left side of the lofty hall, which extends
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

D Monday morning session of Wilmington
NJ. H. Preachers Association opened with
devotional exercises conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Bowman. The Rev. J. il, G. Hanna
was appointed critic. Nlessrs. LaWler,
Hanna, Bowman aud Kershaw made re-
port concerning their work. The Rev. Il.
L. Atkins read u paper entitled "lIegener-
alton and the paper was discussed by
Messrs. Scott, Van Burkanw, Sandcrson,
Rooms, Griac, Hubbard and Avery. Mr.
Atkins was requested to prepare for next
Monday q paperon "Sanctiiication." The
question drawer was opened and queries
answered. Announcement was made by
the curators that on May 18th the Rev. w.
q Rooms will read a paper entitled IRA
tionalsm." The Rev. Henry Sanderson
pronounced the benediction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

On Sunday morning Mrs. ID. Bubenzer
was driving out 70 Elsmere when the horse
took fright at the entrance 10 the Haley
farm. II ran down the lane, when the ear
riage was dashed against gate post. Mrs.
Bubenzer was thrown out. One of her
arms was broken. her face was badly
gashcd and the under lin almost severed,
She was taken 70 the farm house, when
DrS, Fahey and Morgan attended her. Dr.
Fahey reports that Mrs. Bubenzer is pro-
crossing favorably She was brought Ia
her home, No. i0S West Front street, at ID
o'clock Sunday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

David Beatty of Constantine Com
inandery, Ancient and lllustrious Order Of
Knights of Malta, of Philadelphia, and
of Ilobbic. PHI. have presented to r. Hag-
meyer OF the Western Hotel a beautiful
badge in token of his kindness and cour-
tcsy 10 all members Of the order who
stopped at that hostelrie last week, The
badge consist Of gold bar and pendant
attached to "A silk ribbon and il inscribed
seventh Annual Convention supreme
Commandery of America l0iS-lS9i, An
cient and lllustrious Order Of Knights of
Malta, Wilmington, Del Mr.. Hagmaycr
greatly appreciates the gift The Western
Hotel has been considerably improved
since lie assumed charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
Accident 10 a Colored Man.

George Cook, colOred, who resides on
Ford street between Scott and Lincoln,
had his foot badly mashed on Saturday
evening at the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
Delaware avenue station. He had been
drinking and becoming weary sat on
step.boX adjoining II track and went to
sleep. A passing train struck him and
when he fell his right foot lay on a rail Of
the track, Immediately after the accident
he was taken to Delaware Hospital, where
the injured foot was amputatcd yesterday
by DE. MAull.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Chairman buckingham of the levy court
has fully carried out his promise that the
old whipping post and pillory of New
Castle jail shall not be exhibited at the
Worlds Fair at Chicago. Accompanied
by Constable Green he went TO Mr.. Wig
on Saturday had the post and pillory
which lay in the yard completely de
molished and then ordered the remnants
carried away. Mr.. Wigglcsworth states
that he will commence proceedings for
trespass and burglary, He has placed the
matter in the hands Of his attorneys, Levi
c. Bird and Walter II. Hayes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Atthe United States Circuit Court Monday
morning Judge Wales handed down Il de-
cision in the case Of Jane Atmare ct. al.
vs.. John II. Walker, administrator Of
Joseph Dean. The suit was upon Il point
IN the will dcvising the sum of 5000 to
two daughters. In his decision Judge
Wales ruled that the legacy to the children
OF Elizabeth Scarborough and Ann Jones
is Il charge on the real estate owned by
tcstator at time of his death, question iii
regard to which had been raised by
Mcssrs, Bradford and Nields. II. q. Me
Cooch and James H. Hoffecker, Jr,, APP
peared for complainants.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
MEMORIAL lily.


Governor Reynolds and STAFF VIII Join
the G. A. II. Parade on May 80.
Vice-prcsident A. ]. WOodman of the
order Of the Sons of the Revolution, has
received the following letter from Cover
nor Reynolds:
WILMiNGToN, DEL, May sth, 1s9i.-A. j.
W odmdn, 4 q, Chfcf Marshal Memorial DAY
Ere 'cises-DEkR SIR. am instructed by His
EXreeRcy Robert j. Reynolds, Governor Of
Delaware, to accept your kind invitation In
participate in the exercises and parade with
The q. 4. X. on Memorial day, saturday, May
Both, 1891. Very respectfully, your obedient
servant, CARR TT j. HAKr, Adj. Genl.
MIR. Woodmau has been appointed and
in chief of the q. A. r., W. G.. Neazey,
with rank Of colonel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

The Wawaset Gun Club defeated the
Noncsuch in Philadelphia with Il score Of
l76 to 1856. The shooting was at u clay
Pigeons each, The score is as follows
Noncsuch-R. King, 10; J. Clouser, "A; z.
Groom, Z; McAllister, II; II, lyman 10; G.
Webb, Is, J. X. Lyman, 10; William Allen,
10; Il. Myers, II; W. Clouser, 9; W. Young,
c. Buckmaster, II; j, Weldon, 10; A. IL.
Stout Is; q. w. Burroughs. is; II. Miller,
III W. H. lTartlove Is; A. Amhold, Is; q,
Miller, "A; ]. Fitzgerald, Is; Il. lielchoir,
3D. George Huber, IA; W. Buckmaster, l4i
total, 176.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Over 100 Wicomico farmers met in the
court house in Salisbury, Md, Saturday
afternoon and organized Farmers ALI.
ance out of the eight sub-aliances Of Wi
comico county represented. Robert q.
Robertson presided over the meeting. and
after stating its objects introduced 4. y.
Bradley, state organizer who made a
speech TO the farmers. One hundred and
eighteen charter members We're present
when the rolls of the several sub-alliances
were called. r. b. laintor was made Pres
ident Of the new alliance; A. a Robinson,
Vice-president; w. e. Mitchell, Secretary;
George W. Mezick, Treasurer. Two hun
dred and iifty-eight members were en-
rolled
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

CENTREvllLE, Mn, May l0.-The trial of
Asbury Green, colored, charged with
assault upon Mrs. Howard Tolson of Kent
Island, was taken up in the court yester-
day and occupied the entire day. The
prisoner pleaded not guilty. Several wit
nesses were examined for the state and
defence. At I.S0 o'clock the prayers of
the counsel were offered, and al $50 the
jury were locked up, remaining out, how
ever, only few minutes when they re-
turned with a verdict Of guilty. Green
FOLSOM is the daughter Of Captain Norman,
foreman in Mount Glare shops. Balti-
more. AT the time of the assault she was
at her home on Kent Island, near Stevens
vile, attending to her domestic duties.
Her husband was absent in the village
In answer 10 a knock Mrs Tolson opened
the door, when negro threw coat over
her head and assaulted her. No one was
on the place except her little child. Her
a1ssailant left and was not seen for some
days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Mrs. Garrett J. Hart gave dainty little
tea to a number of friends at her home on
Saturday afternoon al 8 o'clock. The
house was deliberately and cxquisitely dec
GRATED with flowers, the dining room being
perfect bower Of wild flowers, blossoms
and blooming plants. Suspended from an
arch dividing the room was the word
MAY" signifying not only the month but
the surname Of the young hostess.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

WAsHINGroN, y, O., May 1.-THE morn
ing weather reports the temperature fell
last night at Dodge City to freezing and to
$40 at Wichita, which at these stations was
the lowest on record for the decade of May
central and eastern Kansas and central
Iowa and light frosts in northwestern
Missouri.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
MILFORD May 1.-THE large Touring
mills, located about four miles from town,
owned and operated by Watson 7, Belts
and known as the Warrington mills, were
destroyed by fire at an early hour yester-
day morning. Loss about $780, in
surance, 50, 200. The origin of the fire is
unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
WE ARE GRATIFIED

by almost constantly receiving from customers in every
part of the United States commendatoy letters as to
promptness and correctness in filling ORDERS and take
this occasion say that all such expressions particularly
gratifying as they show that efforts, which earnest
in vain We pride ourselves upon this and PROPOSE
SO far as possible continue merit the good opinion of
all those who favor with their valued orders We cannot
however, conceal from ourselves the fact that despite the
best care errors and omissions will sometimes happen
careless clerk will leave something out of order will
make poor substitution, and unless the is kind
enough call attention the fact may know
it. but this do know that PATRON perhaps hundreds Of
miles away Inconvenience and annoyed she had right
look for the best service in entustng her order to u.s.
We therefore desire emphacaly state to customers
who shop by mail otherwise that aim is always to give
the best service and falling this stand ready correct
any errors that may be made and would esteem favor
our friends would promptly notify of the facts in the
comparatively few instances where mistakes
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER,
MARKET ST, EIGHTH ST. FILBERT ST.,
PHILADELPHIA.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was o Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When sho had Children, she gave them Castorla