Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
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were read and approved, the water de-
partment reporting total of only
$4,000 gallons pumped during the
month. Tax Collector Hayes turned in
during the month S705.35 in payment
of the town and road tax. Beginning
with January LIST all unpaid taxes are
subject to an increase of 8 per centum.
During the evening the assessment Of
number of persons was adjusted. A
petition from a committee of the Astna
hook and ladder company asking for
the use of the town house for the pur-
pose OF holding fair about February
22d, the date of the company's auniver-
sary. The request was granted.
The last business before the meet
ing was the consideration of a
memorial from seventeen citizens pray
ing council tocontinue Delaware avenue
from Academy avenue to the eastern
boundary of the town, making street
parallel TO Main street on the south side
OF town. The petition was signed by
W. A. Miller, s. B. Wright, II. A.
Mckinsey, A. Lewis Fisher, Ii. S.
Goldey,. W. It. Singles, W. L. Neilds,
II. b. Wright, James A. Wilson, G.
Fader, and others, some of the above
being property holders along the line of
the proposed street. In connection with
TINS communication was read from
James A. Wilson, offering to deed to the
town sufficient land for the opening of a
short street to run at right angles to
Main street, and the continuation Of
delaware avenue, these forming an out
let to the latter. Council agreed to meet
soon at the call of the president and
view the route proposed.
John X. Hill, one of Newark's oldest
citizens died on Tuesday night in
Philadelphia at the residence of his son.
in-law, DIR. Coulter, whom he had gone
to visit during the Christmas holidays.
His death was the result of a severe
cold, his sickness lasting only a few
days. Mr. Hill had for many years a
wheelwright shop on the land now
used as road bed by the b. & 0. where
1t crosses Main street. About 10 years
ago he was president of the board of
town commissioners for brief term.
lie leaves widow, two daughters and
his son.
Miller II. Barton, well-known Cit
zen, died this morning, at his residence
mere, OF pneumonia, aged 80 years. He
was Tor many years a miller and had
Hour mills at Christana, Cooch's Bridge
and other places. Several years ago he
moved to Newark and started Hour
and feed store. lie was member of
Hiram Lodge, A. +. A. NJ, of this town
and also treasurer of the Newark
buildlng and Loan Association. He
leaves widow and two sons.
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meFce OF December 18th, published in
Philadelphia, is devoted to a glowing
description Of Newark, its early history,
growth and development. The educa.
tlonal, transportation and manufactur.
ing advantages are enlarged upon, while
the municipal government and board Of
trade comet for large share Of praise.
II is accompanied by several sketches
taken by its staff artist and the ilattering
nature Of the article is likely to make
NeWarkers more than ever satisfied with
their place of residence.
NEWARK, Jan. "a carnival of sleigh
ing has been enjoyed here for the past few
Gays, The town having not been so gay and
its unusual length and width, offers exccp-
tional advantages for sleighing. but more
particularly Tor racing, which has been
the Chief amusement for horse owners as
well as for the generality of people who.
although possessing no flyers, can vet wit
ness the speed contests with great interest.
Yesterday and the day before the racing
was almost incesslnt and the street was al
most given up to it, il being a rather dan
gerolis thing TO cross the street without ex-
IRENE care. But there have been no acct
GENTS ana as long as none happens the
town ordinance against fast driving on the
streets Will not be enforced, the town peo-
pie enjoying the excitement us Is attested
by the crowds which line the curb to
watch the sport. The storekeepers and
motel men also are glad to see II for II
t nflmss country people and strangers to
town In unusual numbers. Some Of those
VINO have been noticed on the street with
last teams are X. J. Morrison with NAV
Flower, James A. Wilson with Doc. Reed
ana Jim Blaine, William McAIullen with
Frank, Joe sweeney with Appleton Hell.
Thomas Major, Eli Davis, Mr.. Bucking,
ham, John Pilling Jr, Joseph II, Caleb,
ryan ryan Lewis, w. q. Curtis, William Singles.
Daniel Draper and w. H. Steele.
james c. Akin, living near Thomson.
above here, died on Wednesday in his SD
year, Ills intcrment takes place to-day al
White Clay Creek cemetery On Thurs
day the funeral Of Mrs Goslin an octo-
Genar'an living ON Cleveland avenue. took
place. There have been quite number
81 ceaths in the past two week throughout
the country district.
NEWARK, Jan. 1.-THE funeral Of Miller
II. Barton, who died last Wednesday, was
held yesterday from his late residence on
Main street, Private services were held nj
the house at which The Rev. 4. NJ. Browne
q Middletown, formerly pastor Of the NJ.
H. church here. and Elder Durnnd of
Southampton, Pa, OBLIGATED. The re-
malhs We're INFERRED at the Head Of Chris
tnna Cemetery the bearers being George
- Medill A. j. Fisher W. II. Steele, VIII
liam Cooch, David G. Rose and Squire W.
IL. Smith.
The annual election of the directors of
the National Bank takes place to. dav tic
polls being open from II to II O'clock. il
Is likely that the old directory will he re-
The young people have taken due adj
vantage Of the smooth covering Of ice on
the creek and adjacent ponds and in
dulged their fancy for skating to their
hearts content. Last week there were
several sudden and involuntary INNER
mersions suffered by skaters who ventured
100 near dangerous places. but fortunately
the accidents We're attended with no seri-
Gus results.
- iNPuittp Hcre ny u resilient OF the
vicinity of the Brick Meeting House in
Cecil county about 10 miles west Of here.
THAI there were eight funerals and burials
at that church yesterday.
NEWARK, Jan. l3.-rhe annual Meeting
Of the New Castle County Farncrs' Instie
inte will be held at the college hero next
Monday at 10 . clock, a. m, this unusually
early hour for converting being on account
OF the length of the days programme,
which includes the annual election Of Off
GERS, I lie delivery Of three formal addresses,
and what is quite out of the ordinary rou-
unet OF The institute the slaughter of COW
afflicted with tuberculosis, the animal
being killed and dissected before the ewes
Of the farmers. This anatomical exhibition