davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. 2a.-The crew
of engine 15l found two young men
lying alongside the Isehigh Valley Rail
road tracks at RedEngton. They were
Louis Sey, aged IS, and Harry Collins,
aged II. They said they came from
Philadelphia. According to their story
they were overcome by weakness while
walking the track and laid down to sleep.
Some passing locomotive must have
struck them. Sey had one leg cut off.
Collins had both torn asunder.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28
Assaulted by Frank Gibson.

John Campbell, residing at No. 223
Adams street, was assaulted last
Thursday night. by Francis Gibson and
two other men, and beaten until he
was insensible, and although DR.. J. @.
Fahey was summoned he did not gain
consciousness until Saturday, and IL
now said to 10 In precarious condi-
ton. Gibson Is the same young man
that Governor Reynolds recently par
doned, and has fled the city, but il
arrested and sent to prison again 1t Is
not likely that the Governor will ex-
tend to him another pardon, although
he is said to be a great Democratic
worker at the polls.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28
FIre Company CelebratIon,

The Delaware Fire Company held its
annual celebration In its engine house
yesterday. The guests were from the
Moynmensing Company of Chester and
the Liberty OF this city. Refreshments
were served and toasts were responded
to by J. r. Bagshaw and John Dolan
OF Moyamenslng; Theodore II. Pratt
and James Cannon of the Delaware.
and Simon Moran OF tho Liberty, and
several others. Tonight the Delaware
will visit the Liberty Company, ac-
companied by the First Regiment
Band. They will parade up French to
Ninth. to Market, TO Fourth, and to
tho fair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

A lady writes; 'LEAURELLE oIIr
certainly does possess most marked
and surprising virtues In preserving
youth and glow OF the skin and COM
plexion. 1t Is just lovely. 80 cents
and Fl.00 ut Druggists: large size pre-
paid TO nyaddress by express for Sl.00.
l.. s. Wells, Jersey City, N. j..
COCKROACHES, Files, Bed Bugs,
Ants, Beetles, Sparrows, cleared out
by though on Rats"
ROUGH ON CORNS. Salve and Plas-
ter, 10 cents; Liquid, Is cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

READING, Pa, D &c. 2s. - The Car
penter Steel works, established in this
city by New York parties two years ago,
were almost totally destroyed by fire
Saturday night. Loss $150,000. At the
time Of the fire they were working on a
government contract amounting to $780,
600, for steel projactiles for the steel
guns now under way at different gun
factories of the country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

As Willard, the l2 year old son of G.
+. Vernon, was about placing copy OF
the REPUBLICAN on tho desk of Jas. r.
Wood i Company, corner OF Front and
Orange SITS, last Saturday evening, he
was attacked by two dogs, one OF which
bit him on the arm In two places,
making slight wounds and dlscolor-
ing the flesh, showing that tho teeth
pinched him pretty badly. The dogs
should be disciplined 50 that they Will
not repeat the attaok.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

No. Peoples street, who had been
suffering from the grip started out for
n short walk ON Sunday afternoon, and
had only proceeded n few steps. bnforo
he fell down and Immediately expired.
He was picked up and carried to his
home when Coroner SPARKS was noti-
fled. After nm examination by Dr. ].
X. Smith, certificate of death from
fniluenza was given. As the deceased
had no money, his body was taken to
farnhurst to-day and buried IN Potter
Held.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

TEHERAN, Dec. 28.-The priests still
maintain their interdict against the use
of tobacco, and tile people obey them
implicitly. A somewhat dangerous fea-
ture of the matter is the attitude taken
against Christians. The walls of the
city have been placa with appeals to
Moslems calling upon them to unite
their forces and exter1ninate the Chris
tians.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Said gentleman In our presence:
usually let cold or cough go as It
comes, but had very bad one some
time ago, and the way 1t worked
thought ii wanted to take me along
with it. SO to prevent 1t / went to DIR.
Simms' store and got bottle OF his
white Pulmonic Balsam. used it &C.
ooIding to directions and the cough
was gene and was left. 1t is the
best lung medicine in the world.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Some miscreant carried off the ohoo-
olate machine from the door OF tho
confectionery store OF John White, No.
729 West Second street, on Christmas
Eve and put an end to his disposlng of
chocolate to persons putting a penny
in the slot. There was some money in
the box, but he don't regret this loss as
greatly as he does the disappearance
OF the machine, and therefore he will
gladly give reward of 50 to any ono
who will return the same to him in
good condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

James Mahon who resides on the
Cleland farm neal. the tol-gate on Mary
land Avenue, has not yet recovered
the horse stolen from him about a
week ago, and consequently the no
ward OF t25 offered for him and the
arrest and conviction OF the thief has
mot yet been claimed. II is to he Aop.
|ed that some one may yet DO smart
enough to earn this money, as horse
theying should be made II possible us
unpopular as any crime that can be
committed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

for tho holidays. We have the tllres
celebrated brands: Lynn Haven, Cher
rystone and Hampton Bar Oysters.
Also the excellent Morris River Coves,
Pocomoke, Tangiers and Stocktons.
These are the finest brands that can be
offered to the public and which we will
have on hand during the holidays
from 80, 80, 40 and 90 cents per quart.
IL Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

CAMDEN, N. J.. Dec. 2s.--Alfred A.
Holt, publisher df the Camden Echo,
was adjudged guilty of contempt of
court in the criminal court, and was or
dered by Judge Hugg to pay a fine of
81 900 and stand committed to the county
Jail until the fine Is paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28
Third edition.



Scott M. E. Church had an interest
Ing meeting OF the young people Of
Eiwortft League Sunday evening,
which was conducted In moro than
usually efficientand judicious manage.
ment.
Rev John Coleman preached In
Trinity Church Sunday evening, Bish-
op Coleman made an address, Rev II.
Ashton Henry, rector, read the SER
vice, 4. Leslie Carpenter led the sing
ing.
to Palestine and Jerusalem in Grace
III Il. Chapel Sunday afternoon. Rev.
John Y. Dobbins, pastor, preached the
humanity OF Christ is true. Ills teach
ings are all sufficient. God In the d.
vine Christ gives us a wonderful re-
demption. The decorations were pro.
4 fuse evergreens and star OF electric
liFhts
st. Andrews Sunday school and
church held a united Christmas ser
vice Sunday evening. Rev. Charles L.
H. Murray, rector, made the address.
st. Johns Church held also special
Christmas services, Reys. John Cole
man and X. J. Hammond being the
principal speakers. The singing was
excellent.
Roy. R. B. Cook, D. D.. spoke on THE
Crowned King In Second Baptist S. 8
on sunday y. nls s'--s
st. Paul's Nj. i. Church gave Christ
mas exercises Sunday p. nj. Partici
pants Included Harry Baynard, Charles
y. Lore, Caspar Kendall.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Il &c S Ssa SSS ,''9 s ss i.s
coats? Do you know the
body lining is pure dye silk!
So Of the sleeves. The col
lar and Edges piped with all
Silk Velvet. Buckskin peck
cts. Fit perfect. No need
to have Tailor measure. The
price yes, that's important.
S45. 1t seems like a high
price. So it is; but it's said
to be the finest material
.Overeoats are made from.
Another Great Coat
Black and Blue Kerseys
lined throughout with same
kind of silk. It's a $40 kind
of silk. They go pretty
duck at s25. You can al.
ways sell if the price is right
for the quality. For real
excellent Overcoats under
price, come to
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

At the Municipal Court. n
At the Municipal Court this morn
Ing, W. Conner charged with drunken
ness was fined 81 and coet3.
p. Cassidy was fined 80 and costs
for depositlng building material on
the streets without permit.
Harry Witt charged with murder
Gus attack on Harry ]. Stoeckle on
Saturday evening, had his case post
poned until tomorrow morning
Frank Davis was lined eco and costs
for committing violent assault and
battery on Mrs. Elizabeth Weiser.
Michael Barton, accused OF an as
sault and battery ON John Borno, was
fined IS and costs.
Andrew Garlic, eolored, charged
with violent assault on Officer Sam'l.
L. Brown on Christmas eve, was fined
$40 and sentenced to imprisonment
for 40 days.
Frank Branch and George PEG were
charged with assault and battery on
James L. Writ, December 10. W. f.
Smalley, Esq, appeared for PEG and
w. L. Lyman. Esq, for Branch. FIX.
City Solicitor Turner appeared for the
State.
MI. Writ, in his testimony, positive
| ly identified Branok as ono OF his as
sailants, but he was not 30 positive as
to PEG.
Detective Hawkins produced a ful
hat which Peo wore ON the night hi
was arrested.
Mr.. SInalley proved an alibi by John
Curran, whose time book showed tina
PEG had worked for him all the day o
the assault near Chester, Pa.
A number OF Italians testified that
Frank Branck was ut home nursing |
sick wife at the time he was charged
with committing an assault and bat
; terry on officer Writ.
Judge Ball, reserved his decision II
regard to Branch until TO morrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Hugh G. Browne and several earnest
Republicans will leave this city In
special car at AS p, m. on Wednesday,
in order to be present at a meeting OF
the Young Mems Republican Club OF
that place. Mr.. Browne will speak OF
local topics, and there should be a good
on the occasion, as he will
handle the various questions OF the
day without gloves.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

The Sunday school Of the Ebenezer
III. L. Church OF this place gave a very
enjoyable entertainment on Christmas
night. 1t was very we'll attended and
q success financially.
Mrs. Rachel Eastpurn has been con.
lined to her home for several days with
an attack OF la grippe which 10 very
prevalent in this locality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

or oil the many presents that will be
madeat this season, probably none
would be more appreciated thaa a fine
toned piano or organ. You can got
the best at Red Mems Hall, No. 5t5
Shipley street, Wilmington. Cash or
easy terms,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

BETHLEHEM, Pa. |, Dec. 2s.-David
Heft, of Freemansburg, is hiccoughing
himself TO death. The disease was
brought on by strangulated hernia and
the DOCTORS are unable to combat il sue
cessfully.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Russelis comedians closed their en-
gagement Of "rhe City Directory at
tho Grand Opera House on Saturday
evening.
This evening the musical farce COM
'edy, Grimes Cellar Door, will be pre-
scented at the Grand Opera House by
the popular comedian, JAS b. Mackle.
This comedy has been entirely revised
since last seen; here. The phenomenal
facial contortlons Of Mr.. Mackie In the
character OF .sBilly Grimes" are OF
course the chief feature. The control
OF the facial muscles would make a
study for physiologlst. which power
he uses at every opportunity The
comedy abounds In opportunities for
himself and his supporting company
to show their abilities rs artists Their
aim Is to provoke laughter; to this end
their whole power Is used in the effort.
Tho cast will include Misses Louise
Sanford, Kate Romano and Beatrix
Hamilton and Mr.. Harry Wright.
I The following will appear at the
Grand Opera House In respective Or
der: Friday afternoon. January LIST,
1892, Robert Downing, In katherine
and petruohlo," and "a French Mar
rage" and THE Glddlator," In the
evening.
Dhtutudy evening beOfSo lnubcHeI
Minstrels, with Rich and Harris
Comedy Company. In minstrel come
idy entitled Tuxedo"
II ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
u The Vaidis Twin Sisters and their
: supporting speciality company closed
/ their engagement at the Academy on
Saturday evening.
: The Partisan Folly and Spectacular
: Company will be the attraction at the
Academy tho first three evenings OF
4 this week. Mr. G. w. Williams says.
II In putting the Partisan Folly and
: Spectacular Company before the pub
. lie ] have had bnt one aim In view, and
( that was to give an entertainment
t that liz entirely new and free from all
lvulgarlty, and one that any lady or
0 gentleman might witness with perfect
Ipropriety, / have etaken the:greatest
. care possible to select the best OF ar
!. fists in their respective lines that
g., could lie obtained.
i, The usual Wednesday afternoon
: matinee will be given.
, The London Gaiety Company will
appear at the Academy the latter
A three eveningsof this week.
81 -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Simply apply 'swAYNE's OINTMENT"
No Internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema. itch, all eruptions OF the
face, hands nose, &c. leaving he ska
clear, white and healthy. it, great heal
ing and curative powers are possessed 10y
NO other remedy. Ask your druggist for
BWAYnE's OINTMENT,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Ann, widow of the late Martin Mil.
Ter, died at her residence in Brandy.
wine Hundred on Sunday, from antat.
tack Of grip, which she contracted
while attending the funeral OF her
daughter, Mrs. Hanbey, some tive
weeks ago. Two sons and two daugh.
teis survive her; Mrs, Robert c.
Fraim, Mrs. Curtis NJ. Talley and Ghas
and Lewis NJ; Miller. She was an est
mahle lady and had reached her e0tE
year. Her remains will be Inferred OIL
Thursday at Newark Union Cemetery
Services at tho house at liza. IN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

TYRONE, Pa, Dec 2s. Suits for $780,
900 have been entered against Cashier
Guyer and the stockholders of the Ty-
rome bank, which failed recently. A. B.
Hoover, the largest stakeholder, trans
ferred his property to j. G. Roller, Of
Philadelphia, Thursday, thereby Great
ing great indignation among the deposit
tors. Meanwhile the liabilities are still
mounting mp as the unknown depositors
continue to put in claims,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

For the week ending at noon on
Registrar Colquhoun report
ed SO deaths, l6 more than for the
same period last year Ii brit A. les
than same period last year, ana l9mar-
riages, less than for the same period
last, YwenLy-une deaths wero due to
lung and bronchial troubles, but only
one was directly due to la grippe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec. e8. - Colonel
Charles De Arnauh, author of 1.-THE
New Era in Russia and the well known
champion of the present car, in an in
terview published yesterday, says the
reports of distress from famine in Rus
STA are exaggerated, and that Russia
needs no aid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28
& NORTHERN RAIL.
w ROAD COMPANY. Time table In

WILMINGTON. & NORTHERN RAIL.
w ROAD COMPANY. Time table in
eject NOV enhu l5, 1891.
Trlins leave Wilmington French street
station for Reading and intermediate
stations, duily,except Sunday. : 90 II. M,
30 =. NJ. Sunday only. II. M and
for Springfield and Intermediate sta
tions, y. IN.
70. y 81 Chcsie Goa ;syile, Spring.
field and intermediate stations daily ex-
cept Sunday 10,
For " est hester Coatsvllle and inter
med ate 3 at rs, dsiiy except Sunday
at ~ II. M. and u U, m
Trains arrive at Wilmington French
street statlonl from Reading and Interme-
date stations, daily except Sunday, at
II 81 n. M, G.45 p. M; Sunday only, $50
p. m.
from Coatsyille. West Chester and in
tcr,nediatr stations, dali except SUNDAY,
at Z Y and 8. 70 q. NJ, and al2 p. III. Sunday
o ~ at s 50 a. M.
A. q. McCAUsLAND. isuperinteudent.
BOVINE KISS BRIGGS. Gen. Pas. Agt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

The A. B. Chase Piano is theacme Of
the piaEo makers art. Positively the
best quality OF tone eXtant. Only of
Geo. \, Dearborn, 5l5 Shipley street,
Wilmington. Call and hear them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

The Charles Warner Company return
THANKS to Ford's Morocco Company
for box OF fine cigars and with them
a happy and prosperous new year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

MARQUETTE, Mich, Dec. ga col
lision occurred between two freight
trains on the Duluth, South Shore and
Atlantic railway. Fireman Emil Van
Open and Brakeman John Harlocher
were killed outright, and Engineer John
Reany died few hours later of his in
frriaa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

VIM. R. Long. a reporter OF the Re-
publican, who had partially recovered
from an attack OF the grippe had a
relapse on Christmas, and is now con-
fined to his home, No. Al Taylor
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

NEW CASTLE COUNTY. S.. THE
IN STATE OF DELAWARE TO THE
SHERILF OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY,
GREETING:
f1 WHEREAS Harriet Nj. e. Stew
sEALr art by nor Petition to the Judges
t~-~--' OF our superior Court. filed In
the Office of the Prothonotary of said
Judges that a decree may lie pronounced
dlsolNing the marriage existing between
the Petitioner and -heppard l.. Stew art.
We, therefore. command you, that you
summon sheppard l.. Stewart that he be
aud appear before the Judges of our said
CCurtal tho next term therefore TO be
held Mt W ilmington. on Monday the first
day of FEBRUARY ext. to anawer the ale
cations OF the said petitioner, Harriet NJ.
r. Stewarl according To the Act of As
seubly In such case made and provided
and also to do and receive what the Court
shall then aud there consider concerning
her in this behalf as TO the Court shall
seem meet and consistent with the pro-
visions of the said Act OF Assembly.
And have you then there this writ.
Witness the honorable Jos. p. Comegy's
Esquire ut Wilmington. Tho % day OF
Novamh +. a. ID, 1891.
Issued December 20 1891
PETEH A, HORTY, Prothonotary.
dIs-ttu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Mr.. Edward II. Brennan of No. SOC
Market street, presented to.each one OF
the gentleman clerks In his employ a
fine turkey and to each one of the lady
clerks a fine present for Christmas.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

We have q nice line OF blankets and
quilts that We are selling very cheap.
I. A. Shannon, 7l9 Market, and 720
Shlpley.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Stop and examine the hngora robes.
They will make nice Christmas pres
ent sold by W. G. Draper, No. 10l West
Eighth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Miss Emma L. Guthrie. daughter oil
John Guthrie, proof reader at this
Office. was suddenly attacked with Ia
grippe on Christmas morning, and il
now very Ill,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Fresh roasted peanuts by electricity,
wholesale and retail, at Lewis Cagnac-
CTS, Southwest corner OF Sixth and
Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

The Bermuda Easter lily is most cas-
lily grown as we'll as the most beautiful
of all lilies. Try them. j. j. Smith
Fourth and Shlpley streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Call and examine our line OF dress
goods; you will get some bargains,
T. A. shannon, 80 Market and TO
6LIplsy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Use Corn Meal Mush, prepared by
Pare 'kpod Supply Company. YOU.
grocer 5ells it."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Don't VICAR Ill filling shoes but read
the Common Sense Shoemakers ud-
vertisement. Ills n feat to fit feet"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

The best thing to break the Grippe Il
a hot yapor electric bath. No. EOS Mar
ket street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

Singing Canary Birds
at J. II. Harkins' cigar store, No. 2l5
West Fourth street. Every bird war
Iranted a singer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

The annual holiday entertainment
of the Ferris Reform School will be
held ut the school on Wednesday at.
ternoon at $50 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

yenil Yidil Well This is said OF Sal,
Walton Oil for 1t conquers the worst
eases of rheumatism and neuralgia at
once. Price only 25 cents bottle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28
SPECIAL
OVERC0 ATS

SPECIAL Our sizes
OVEnG0ATS in Fine
- Fur Bea-
yer @ yercoats being
broken we made up
from our custom de-
PARTNER MT something not
usually found in any
ready-nl made stock; they
are some Astrakan Fur
Beaver Coats, silk lined,
velvet collars and edges
piped with best Mohair
braid. We have mark
ed the m $35, and do
not KIN ow of any tailor
who " ould make you
one lik e them for less
than $50. We also
have d few sizes of the
fine m ontagnacs adver-
tised a nd sold about a
week ago at $50.
These are all special
coats and were only
made 10 to keep our as
sortme mt of sizes up. If
you want something
nobby in a Kersey Over
coat / ee the Double
breasted Styles we are
ofrering from $12 to
$28, il all shades.
JAS I. MULLIN & Son,
Tailors, 9th & Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

L'OR RENT B STABLES, l ROOM
II suitable for II carpenter shop base.
ment suitable for u paint shop ON Nor
row. between sth aud 9th streets, and
Mad son aud Monroe. j. L. Sutton I0Os
W. STU street d!Stf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

NJ. F. Davis, iewelor. No. o E. Cd 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-12-28

wv GOOD WHITE uenteelI
w boy TO learn barber business. Adj
dless NJ, this Office. dls-2tl