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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-ro-day work
was commenced OH the debris of the
burned Grand Central Theatre, in order to
get at the bodies of the victims buried
under the ruins.
THE LOSSES ny THE FIRE.
The losses will very easily aggregate
half million, and the insurance COM
panies combined are heavy losers. A
prominent underwater said that while he
thought the losses would be found to be
we'll distributed, still many of tine com
panies which are affected are in a weak
condition, in consequence of the heavy
losses of last year, and those of the first
quarter of this year. The companies CON
cerned will lose about $22500 or about
50 per cent of the. loss. The insurance on
the Times building was $4,000, placed in
Is companies, no amount being more than
5000 The insurance on the machinery
and type in the Times building was also
$50 000, placed in 20 different companies,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

The personal property of William NJ.
Legg. tenant Of the Delaware House, was
seized Thursday by constable from
Squire Smiths office on restraint for rent
obtained by Catharine McGrenra, the
cwner of the hotel. Mr.. Leggs indebted
ness amounts to Ss6A. The rear bar is
closed but the front bar remained open
until Saturday, when Mr.. Legg vacated
the nremises,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

Board OF Health were on Saturday ap-
pointed by Mayor Wiley: DR.. i. Il.
Shortlidge, Dr. A. Il. Frantz, Joseph
Jenkins and j. IL. Lewis. DIR. Willard
Springer is port physician and member
ex-ollicio. Joseph jenkins will be
plumber of the board and ]. II. Lewis
the business man. DIR. Frantz is u
homeopathic and the first one APP
pointed to a position in the board for
years. DIR. L. G. Shortlidge is the only
member of the board reappointed. The
board will at an early day appoint II
secretary for the ensuing wear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

The case Of John A. Logan Castle, No. G,
Ancient Order OF knights Of the Mystic
Chain, against John O. Alien. an insurance
agent charged with embezzling the castles
funds, has been settled by the payment of
$40 by Allen and by his giving a promis-
sorry note for the balance of the deficit,
which is $40. The case came up before
Squire Monaghan Saturday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

PHILADELPHIA, April 2S.-The de
struction of the Grand Central Theatre
by fire last night proves to have been
far more terrible in its results than was
anticipated. Six members of "1'he
Devils Auction company lie dead be-
meath the fallen walls of the building,
and nearly three score people are in the
hospital suffering from burns. OF the
men and boys III the hospital seven arc
in such serious condition that their re-
coyery is doubtful. Besides these who
were seriously enough hurt to remain in
the hospitals fully 30 others were treated
for minor injuries.
THE uNFoRrUNATE VICTIMS.
The unfortunate members of the COM
pany who lost their lives are Thomas
Lorella. dancer and grotesque artist /;
Flora Lorella, his wife, coryphee; Vim
cent Ccna Chitten, premier danseuse,
one of the Chitten sisters, Italian
dancers; Tanchon Conyers, Juvenile
character, resident Of Chicago; Sarah
Goldhian, coryphee, resident of Chicago;
William Il. Brooks, leading man, resi-
dent of Philadelphia.
SCENE or DEsoLATIoN.
BY the light of day the destruction
wrought by the fire was made more APP
parent and the desolatlon Of the scene
seemed more terrible, as it was without
the accompanying grandeur given by
calciums Of flames shooting skyward
above the tallest buildings. The ruin of
the Central Theatre is complete, only
the front wall remaining standing. The
other walls have fallen in and fill the
space they formery enclosed.
THE WRECK OF THE "TIMEs' ANNEX.
Directly back of tho theatre but a
shell remains of the eight-story building
occupied by the Times. The row of
stores to the cast of the two burned
structures, facing on Eighth street and
extending from Walnut to Sansom
streets, are almost completely gutted by
fire and water. The police have had
great difficulty in keeping the crowds of
curious sightseers moving SO as to give
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

The marriage Of Westley Hickman and
Miss Margaret Forrest was solennized by
the Rev. NJ. 3. Dunlap, at Old Swedes
Church, Thursday evening. Miss Margaret
l.srrow was maid of honor
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

Thursday nights session of Council was
devoted almost entirely to the considera-
ton of financial matters. Mr.. Pagan, who
is on bridal tour, was the only member
absent.
On the recommendation of the finance
committee Mrs. Fannie Taggart was re-
funded overpad tax amounting to SIS
The city treasurer reported deposit of
Sl7074.s6 in Union National Bank to the
credit OF the city's current expenses. He
also reported the following receipts: From
Collector Mitchell, 1855, city and school
taxes for 1880, and $3.50, similar taxes for
last year; from Administrator Mealey,
$500. city and school taxes for 1891.
The city auditor certified to the correct
ness of the accounts of the city treasurer.
Council accepted an invitation to particle
pate in the Memorial Day parade.
To the city solicitor was referred a COM
munication from George W. Vernon, ask
ing that Judgment for 500, which has
been standing open on the books in the
recorders office since January 9th, 1875,
be satisfied. The judgment was given in
the case Of Joseph L. Killgore and Mr..
Vernon supposed it was satisfied when tha
case was settled.
had approved the ordinance providing for
an extra appropriation for interest.
Bills for the collection of garbage this
month, amounting to SS15.51, were al
lowed.
Orders for interest due sundry bond
holders May lst amounting to 81, So
were directed to be drawn.
Collector Mitchell reported that his
tax collections during 1890 and 1891
amounted respectively to S235. .Ss6.73 and
S2l9, 052. 40 and Administrator Mealey re-
ported that his collections for the respec-
tive years amounted to Sol 1927 and
SlS7, ,692.99. Both stated that the liabilities
cOuld he obtained only from the ritu
auditor and Mr.. Mealey said he had settled
i'll full for 1SSS-S9.
| To the finance committee was referred
communication from the Board of Direc-
tors of the Street and Sewer Department,
stating that It's probable expenses next
fiscal year will be s13s, ,9l5 in excess of its
revenue.
The Board of Police Commissioners sub
mitted the following estimate of it's ex-
penses next fiscal year, which was referred
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05
CITY FINANCES NEXT YEAR
All the Departments Asking
for More Money.
EIGHTY THOUSAND FOR POLICE
And $4,000 Estimated for
the Public Parks.

The School Board and Street and Sewer
Department Also Want an fncrease--
Tax Collections This Year Fan Below
Those of Last Year--What win the Tar
Rate BE?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

Chestnut Street Opera House. The mem
bers of the different companies playing
here now have offered their services and u
number of business men have signitied
their intention of contributing.
IN THE TIMES" pREss ROOM.
Enough of the ruins of the Times Build
ing have been removed to allow Il partial
examination to be made of the press room.
The double ceilings Of the room, on which
so much dependence was placed in event
Of Just such an accident that has occurred,
were found to have been crushed in by the
falling building. Two of the presses are
completely covered by debris and ii is
feared that they are damaged beyond re-
pair. The third press was not so much
damaged and may possibly be fit to work
again. The two destroyed presses cost
$4,000 apiece.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-The search for
the victims Of the Central Theatre fire
close to where the stairway on the right,
leading up from the rear OF the stage, was
located. work was begun at that point.
The rear wall of the theatre and the still
larger wall of the Times Building hung
threateningly over theworkmen, and great
caution was necessarily shown in digging
around the base Of the theatre wall lest it
should be shaken down upon the crowd of
men laboring at its foot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

After two hours and a half of slow,
laborous work, the scarchers had the mel
ancholy satisfaction of uncovering part Of
q body. A half hours more work brought
the body completely into view, but the
charred and hlackened mass OF flesh bore
so little likeness to human being that it
could not be told whether it was a man or
woman. Little more than the trunk of
the body was left
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05

THE HEAD WAS GONE,
both arms were burned off to the elbows,
and both legs to above the knees. All tho
clothes were burned Away. When the
workmen attempted to raise the trunk the
baked flesh came away in their hands.
The utmost care WAS necessary to prevent
the body from breaking open when it was
raised, but it was finally deposited i'll the
awaiting coffin without suffering further
mutilation.
Beneath the spot where the body lay
was found some burnt pieces of clothing,
and projecting from the piled up bricks
was IN arm. few minutes rapid work
served to show that the arm was con-
necied with body and the work of un-
covering it was proceeded with.
THE FIRST BODY IDENTIFIED.
The body of the first of the unfortunates
found was taken to the establishment of
the coroners undertaken, where it was
found to be that of woman. Clothing
found beneath it was identified by the
wardrobe women of the theatre as that of
Mrs. Flora Lorella.
George S. Thatcher, who was in the
audience and who was reported as missing,
returned to his home late last night.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE FIRE.
Thomas Achcson. aged 81 years, who
was severely burned while making his
escape from the burning theatre, died to-
day at the Pennsylvania Hospital. Acheson
is Inc first of those severely burned to die
Although several others are in dangerous
condition, it is believed they will all re-
cover.
NO BODY ATTACHED TO THE ARM.
The arm that was uncovered was found
to be unattached to body. Whether it
was that of e man or woman, could not
be told from its burnt condition.
The proprietors of five of the local
theatres have extended the use of their
houses To Mr.. Gilmore for a benefit for the
company and attaches of his theatre. The
offer will be accepted and the benefit will
probably be held on Saturday week at the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-31
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Whereas default has been made in the con-
ditions OF a Gel tin mortgage containing power
McCrae and Isabella McCrae, his wife, mort
gagors, to The Colonial d United States Mort
yage Co.. Qimited), MORTGAGE, bearing date the
7vh. day of January, 1885, and dulv recorded
IN the office of the register of deeds in and to1
the county OF Pembina, territory Of Dakota, now
state OF Nor. Dakota on the 10th day of Janu-
airy, 1855. at $40 o'clock a. m ;. in book IA Of
MORTGAGES. page 36s, and in The transcribed
records OF Cavalier county. territory and
state ufrresaid. in book 3 page 1919.
by which default the power of sale
proceeding at law. or otherwise, has been insti-
Luted to recover the debt secured by said mort
gage, or any part thereof. and there is claimed
to be due therein at he date of this notice the
and sixty three cents ($337.63) together with
ne further , sum 5 OF seventy dollars and
1883. 1889, and 1891 which said mort
gage was Obliged to pay, and did pay, in
accordance with the terms and conditions Of
1892, and interest there II at the rate OF twelve
l2, per cent. raunum from said date OF pay
ment, as stinu ed in said mortgage.
Now therefore. notice is hereby given. that by
virtue OF said power of sale, and the statute in
such case made and provided, the SAID mortgage
will be toreclosed, and the premises described
in and covered by said mortgage to-wit:
The east half # the north west quarter
q II W d and The west half OF the north east
quarter W L. e Il of section twenty (2O),
township hundred and sixty Q6u),
range tifty-nine (59), containing one hundred
and sixty l6O) acres of land. more or less ac-
cording to the government survey thereof in
the county of Cavalier and state Of North Da-
kota, with the hereditaments and appurten-
ances, will be sold at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash. to pay said debt and inter-
est. taxes az aforesaid, and fifty dollars 6O)
attorneys fee as stipulated in said mortgage in
case of foreclosure, and the disbursements al
lowed by law.
Which sale will be made bv the sheriff of said
Cavalier county. or his deputy. at the front door
of the Court House, in the village of Langdon
in said county Of Cavalier and state Of North
d. kota, on Monday the Ii dav of May,
1892 at 3 O'Clock p. NJ, subject to redemption
at any time within one year from da" OF sale,
as provided by law.
Dated NIarcn l5th. 1892.
The Col NAL e. United States Mortgage Co.
Gimi1 ed, .nortg gee.
John y. Falrand attorney, Fargo n D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-31
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE,

Whereas default has been made in the condi-
tons OF Il cerI ain mortgage, cUnta ming power
OF sale, duly executed and delivered by johannes
Taarud and Serine Taarud his wife. n,orl ga-O!s,
to Fargo Loan Agency m"rG garcc hea, ing date
the 10Th day OF june 1888. and duly recorded
IN the office OF the reg sLcr OF deeds in and for
the county OF Cavalier, Territory of Dakota,
now s. We Of North Dakota, on the 18th dav OF
June. 1855 at o'clock a. IN, i'll back - OF
MORTGAGES, PAGES 10, l6 II and Is, by which
default the power or sale has become operative,
and no action. or proceeding at law. or other
wise, has been instituted to recover the debt Sc
cured by said MORTGAGE, or any part thereof,
and there is c aimed be due thereon at the
date OF this notice the sum of thee hundred
and sXty-iour dollars and ninety four GEMS
(S36l 34) together with The lurtner sum of
TWEEN v-iuur dollars and twenty-five cents
properly for the year 1881, wuirh
the assignee of said mortLagcc was
obliged to pay, and aid pay, in accord
ancc with the terms and conditions OF said
mortgage, on the &c II day Of february, 1892,
and inter st thereon at tie rae TIVE We ~
per cent per annuln from said date OF payment.
as stipulated in said mort age,
And whereas, the SAID mortgage has been duly
assigned by an lasti ument in Writing 'iuGv exc
cuted and delivered by sad mortgage, Fargo
Loan Agency, To NJ b. ErSSine. h, aring CiaJe the
4Jh day OF Seprcmuer l SIS, aud duly lecUi ded
III the office OF the re"i-tcr OF deeds IN amt FIR
the counLv of Cavalier. territory OF ID kota. now
state OF North Dakota. IN The LIST day OF Ma CHI,
1889, at 8 O'clock a. H., in book Is of ilioit-
Cages, page 2I1.
Now therefore. notice is hereby given, that bv
virtue Of SAID power OF sale, and he sta ute in
such case made aud provided, the said mort
gage will e toreciosed and The premises de-
scrbed in and covered by said mortgage to-wit:
The north west quarter nwi4 of section
TWENTY 20, lownsh y one hundred and fifty
nine $50. range titly-seven 81 conta. ming one
hundred and sixty 100 acres of land, more or
less. according to th'. government survey there
OF, i'll tie county of Cavalier and state Of North
Dakota. with the her dit 'menLs aud appu ten
ances, will be sold at public auction to the high
est bidder for Gosh, to paw said debt and lnLe-
rest, taxes as aforesaid, and thlrty-tive dollars
S35 Al attorneys fee as stipulated in said mort
gaze in case OF foreclosure, and the disburse-
men's allowed by law.
Which sale will BE- made by the sheriff Of said
Cavalier county, or his deputy, at tue front
door of the urt house. in | he village of Lang
don, in said county of Cavalier and state Of
North Dakota, on Monday the 9Th day OF May,
1892, ut o'clock y, m subject tn redemption
at any time within one year from day OF sale, as
provided by law.
Dated March 10Th, 1892.
NJ. B. Ersklne. assignee of mOrtgagee,
John D. Farrand, attorney, FARO, N. d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-31
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE,

WHEREAS, Default has been made in the con-
ditions OF a certain mortgage, cont aiming power
OF sale. duly executed and delivered by Thomas
COOns Nevens, and AnnabelIa Nevens, his wife,
mortgagora, to Investment Guarantee Trust
Co. limited mo, tgagee. bearing date the Goth
day of June, 1856, and duly recorded in the
Office OF the register OF deeds in and for the
county Of Cavalier. territory Of Dakota, now
state Of North Dakota, on the Goth day Of June,
1856, at 9 80 o'clock a. m in book 7 Of mort
gages, page l. by which default the power Of
sale has become operative, and no action OF
ling at law, or otherwise, has been in
soituted to recover the debt secured by SAID
mortgage, or any part thereof. and there is
claimed to be due thereon at the dabe OF this
notice the sum OF four hundred and twenty five
dollars and ninety cents[S425 95l together
with the further sum OF one hundred and sixty
dollars and sixty nine cents Isl 60 G9J, for take.
maid on said mort gagged property tor the years
1887, 1888, 1889. 1890 aad 1891 which said
morJuagee was obliged to pay. and did pay, in
accordance with The terms and conditions of said
and interest thereon at the rate OF twelve tl2]
per cent per annum from said Gate of payment,
as stipulated in said mortgage.
Now therefore, notice Is hereby given, that
by virtue of said power OF sale, and the statute
inssuch case made and provided, the said mort
gage will be foro closed and the premises de-
ecrlbed In and covered bv said mortgage, to-wit
The south west quarter OF the south wes,
quarter Is W " sw al OF section four al, the
south east quarter Of the south east quarter
Is 9 a Q l4] Of section i've Isl, the north east
quarter Of the north east quarter In ID Ia
OF section eight [Sl, the north west quarter Of
the north west quarter In W I'm W l) Of section
Line 8. township one hundred and Exty-one
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-31

And Whereas the said mortgage mas been du-
IL assigned nv an ms rument in writing duly
executed and delivered Ivy Ell zaheth Edmnnd-
son. Thomas Johu Eimondson, Joseph H King
and Davis Benson, the duly appoin' ed eS,cu-
tors of John Beehy Edmoudson, to The Co'on-
bearing da the 9th day of October, lS9 :.
and du recorded in the office of the register of
deeds iu and for the county of Cavalier and
state of North Dakota. on the 18th day of Nov
ember. 1890, at 8 o'clock a. m, in book II Of
mortgages pages l IL and 113.
Now therefore, notice is hUreby given, that by
virtue of said power OF sale, and the sta ute in
such case made and provided. the said mort
gage will be furcOsed, and the premises describ-
ed in and covered by said mortgage, towit:
The nor Invest quarter (nwa4) of section three
~. township one hundred and sixtv-two Q62l.
range fifty nine t5"). containing one hundred
cording to the government survey thereof, in
the county of Cavalier aud state of North Da-
kot., with the hereditaments and appurtenau-
ces, will be sold At public auction to the high
est bidder for cash, to paw said debt ami inter.
est taxes as Aforesaid. and fifty dollars $50
attorneys lee as stipulated in said mortgage in
case If TO, closure, aud the disbursements al
lowed by law.
Which sale will be made by the sheriff of said
Cavalier county, or his deputy, at the front
door Of the court house, in the village of LING
North Dakota, on Monday the 9th day of May,
1892, al 10 o'clock a NJ, subject to redemption
at any time within one year from day OF sale, as
pr 'vided bv law.
Dated March 18th. 1892
The Colonial & United States Mortgage Co.,
Qimited) assignee Of mortgages.
Jno. d. FarIaud, attorney. Fargo N. d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-31
NoT1CE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Whereas. default has been made in the condi-
tions OF certain mortgage. containing power
Dahivane and Caroline nahlvan0, mis- wife.
mortgagors to The Colonial & United States
Mortgare Co.. (Limtted). morte gee, bearing
date the 3O:h day OF Dec mber, 1856, and duly
recorded in the office of the revster Of deeds in
and for the county of Cavalier. territory o;
Dakota. now state of North Dakota on the 3lst
day of Decem Der, 1886 at 1880 o'clock a. m.
in book z of MORTGAGES, page as, by which de-
fault the power OF sale has become operative,
and no action. or proceeding at law. or other
wise. has been instituted to recover the de bt Sc
cured by said mortgage, or any part thereof,
and there is c lined to be due thereon at the
date of this no ice the sum Of three hundred
and seventy-three dollars and five cents
($373.O5l together with the further sum Of one
hund"ed and five dollars and three cents ($lO5
03) for taxes paid on said lnortgaRed property
for the years 1883, 1889. 1890 & 1891 which
said mortgage was obllgeu to pay, aud did pay
in accordance with the terms and conditions of
said mortgage on the 90 h day OF February.
1892. and interest thereon at the rate of twelve
l2) per cent. per annum from said date of paw
menJ, as stipulated in said mortgage.
Nv Of Is en
in such case made and provided. the lid mort
gage will be foreclosed, and the premises describ-
ed IN and covered by said mort gage, to-wit:
The north half OF the north west quarter (nx
nw14) of section thirLy-ive Is y, and the south
half of thc south west quarter shswl4) OF sec
and sxLy-three l63>, range ifty-eicht (5S),
containing one hundred and sixty (l6O) acres
of land, more or less, according to the GOV
eminent survey thereof, in the county of Cava-
lier and state of North Dakota, with the
neredil aments and appurtenances. will be Id
at public auction to the hight st bidder for cash.
to pay said debt and interest, taxes as aforc-
said. and thirty dollars 500 attorneys fees as
stipulated in said mortgage in case of foreclOs-
ure, ant the disbursements allowed by law
W Inch sale will be made by the sheriff of said
Cavalier county or his deputy, at the front door
OF the court house. in the village eff Langdon in
said county of Cavalier aud stale Of North Da-
kota on Monday the Och dav OF May, 1892.
at o'clock P NJ, subject to redemption at any
time within one year from day OF sale, pro-
vided Nv law.
Dated March 9th 1892.
he Colonial and UulLed States Mortgage Co.,
CIimited). Mortgage
Jno d. Farrand atto,nev Ergo N. y.