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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

In orphans court Saturday Judge Grub
transacted the following matters: Grant
ing of the petition of Joseph p. Brown,
presented by Lewis G. Vandegrift. for the
sale of lands at Odessa of Victor Lord, de-
ceased, for the payment of debts: the
petition of George c. Davis, presented by
Lilburne Chandler, for the appointment
Of Mr.. Davis MS guardian of Matte d. and
and w. A. Davis, presented by Willard
salisbury. for the sale of the estate of
William Davis of Red Lion, to pay debts;
Tilghman Johnston,made;return Of no sale
OF the estate of Joseph Brewer, Delaware
City. A new order was granted returnable
in the March term.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

The Sons of Delaware met in their
cozy club house at No. 1926 Walnut
street, Philadelphia, Saturday night, to
do honor to their native State and sing
its praises. Short addresses were made
by Professor w. Joseph Hearn, on
Broadkiln hundred; DR.. A. G. Deakyne,
on Appoquinimink, and by w. Horace
Hepburn aud Hood Gilpin on Delaware
at Large. Among those present were:
H. @. Conrad and H. O. Bye of Will
mington, Judge Howard Carrow of
Camden, Professor Theophilus Parvin,
Richard Fisher, f. p. Lynch, Henry
Tatnall, Benjamin Johnson, +. D. La
Laune, w. F. Deakyne, ID. N. Hickman,
John H. Lofland, L. z. Aiken, DIR. Frank
Hazel, William W, Smithers, G. NJ. Tat
nall, Warren Harper, United States
Marshal Colesberry. Luther Martin, Jr.,
Captain William A. West and W. S.
Emerson
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Some remarkably fine results were
produced last week from the John NJ.
Rogers press of this city. As samples of
pictorial printing Mr., Rogers work is
not exceeded in beauty of mechanical
effect by any firm in the country. The
fame of the "Rogers Statuettes" was
national. Now the same name appears
to be creeping up in another art line. In
this case, however, the productions of
John M. Rogers of this city, have the
practical as we'll as the artistic value of
being condition that has been looked
for most anxiously by the picture print
ing trade along the higher grades of
that important line of business demands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
A Temperance worker TO visit aorc.

AT the meeting of the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, held at No, 100
West Eighth street, Friday afternoon,
the executive committee was directed to
appoint two Independents to assist the
SUPERINTENDENT i'm the temperance work in
the Sunday-schools. Announcement was
made of the proposed visit of Miss Har-
riet Moore, national organizer of Women's
Christian Temperance Unions to this city,
beginning December 9th. She will proba-
bly, speak at Newport, New Castle and
Newark. A paper was read by Mrs. A. II.
Berlin entitled, "a Signal Victory for the
W. G. I. u" Her plan was to have a
childrens temperance meeting each year.
The Presby terian Assembly has approved
the plan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
PAAToR onDIrNE ED.
The Rev. A. ID. Carpenter Installed With
Due Ceremony as Pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Dover.

hc ANcfs sts Ats carpenter WITH
Due Ceremony as Pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Dover.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
DOVER, Nov. 1.-THE Rev. A. ID.
Carpenter, the new minister of the First
Baptist Church of this town, was ordained
Yesterday. The council of ordination met
in the church at o'clock. The Rev $. =.
Woodward of Chester, was anninte,l
moderator and the Rev. o. q. Buluingl,ni
of Wilmington clerk. Eighteen delegates
were present, representing eight cliurcnes
in the State. After the Organization of
the council the Rev. +. b. !Iuwas of
Harrington invoked the divine blessing on
the council. The pastor-elect, the Rev. A.
u. Carpenter, was examined. after which
the council received him for ordination.
The public services in the evening were
largely attended The services were opened
with singing by the choir followed by
scripture reading by the Rev, b. H. Howes.
The choir rendered an anthem, after which
the Rev. o. q. Buddington made prayer.
The ordination sermon was delivered by
the Rev. Il. j. Whitaker of Brooklyn, N.
Y. At the close of the sermon the pastor
elect came on the platform and while
kneeling the ordination prayer was offered
by the Rev. Is. Il. Savage. The charge to
the pastor was delivered by the Rev. b. r.
Howes and the charge to the church by
the Rev. o. Il. Buddington. The pastor
elect then pronounced the benediction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
REPLACEMENT OF e. 4. WALTON
From the Walton g. whann Company
Election of New Officers.

Ephraim T. Walton has retired from his
connection with the Walton & Whann
Company, fertilizer manufacturers of this
city, whose works are located on the
Cbristiana, above the Harlan & Holdings
worth yards.
Mr.. Walton's interest in the company
Rowland. A certain share still remains in
Mr.. Walton's hands. The latter has pur-
chased the business of the keystone
Chemical Company of Philadelphia, to
which he will devote his entire attention in
the future.
At the meeting of the directors of the
Walton d Whann Company last Friday
succeed Mr.. Walton and Mr.. Rowland was
elected treasurer to succeed Mr.. Buck
Regret has been expressed at the announce
ment of Mr.. Walton's retiring from the
presidency Of the Wilmington company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
Ex-Policeman Gainor Arraigned,

Ex-Policeman Thomas J. Gainor was
arraigned in municipal court, on Mon
day, charged by William Macy, colored,
with assault and battery and false arrest.
The affair grew out of the arrest Of
Macy, Tuesday week, when Gainor fol-
lowed him into a house without war
rant, and finally took Macy in Gus
tody. Judge Ball decided that Gainor
had no right to enter the house without
u warrant and Macy was dismissed.
Gainor subsequently rendered his
resignation as member OF the force.
When the case was called City Solicitor
Elliott asked for Gainor's discharge on
the ground that Macy could bring civil
action for damages against Gainor if he
was so disposed. The case was then dis.
missed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
Improved oraer Of nep,asophs.

Wilmington Conclave, l. o. H., will
celebrate its thirteenth anniversary this
evening in the Grand Opera House.
Following is the programmed:
ONertuross.. -.s.-..........- ......., orch estra
Prayer. .......... The Rev. Il. b.. Cook, D. d.
Address of welcome. ...........P Peter L. Cooper
Part song, "Morrlly Rolls the Mill stream,"'
st. Andrews Choir
Solo, "The Old Toll Keeper. Ii. b. Harrison
Address, sour Order"
Past Supreme Archon George v. Metzel
Duct, "lhe Fishermen"
Mrs. II. l.. Pyle and Miss L. Heck
Quartet, "The Old Oaken Bucket"
Messrs. Barroil, Triggs, Rayner and Eaton
Part song, snow by Days retiring lamp
ct. Andrews Choir
Address, ats Objects"
Supreme Organizer John W. Cruett
Solo, some Spring Morning" ....... Mrs. Pyle
Duet, ''rhe Moon Has Raised Her Lamp"
Messrs. Barroll and Eaton
Part song, 80, Hush Thee, My Baby
st. Andrews Choir
Address, ats Benefits"
Supreme Archon Y. L. Brown
Quartet "The Miller of the Dee"
hlessrs Barroll, Triggs, Rayner and Eaton
Part song, "Calm be Thy slumters,"
ct. Andrews Choir
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
nosrGoPArnlo HOSPITAL.

Annual Meeting Saturday Afternoon--
Election of Officers AID Organization
of Board of Trustees.
The annual meeting of the managers
of the Homeopathic Hospital was held
Saturday afternoon. The following
board of lady managers was elected
Mrs. Jennie II. Field, Mrs. L. Josephine
Robinson, Mrs. Martha e. Watson,
Mrs. Emma G. Quigley, Mrs. Eliza Q.
L. Swift, Mrs. Il. w. Mendinhall, Mrs.
Annie r.. Pussy, Mrs. Gertrude Swift
and Mrs. Mary r. Bancroft.
The trustees are Clement b. Smythe,
Joseph Swift, Benjamin Nields, Charles
w, Pussy, William Ii. Swift, Alfred
Gawthrop, Samuel w. McCaulley,
William NJ. Field, Samuel Bancroft.
Samuel Bancroft fills the vacancy
caused by the death of William G.
Pennypacker. Following the meeting
the board of trustees was organized as
follows; Charles w. Pussy, President;
William H. Swift, Vice president; Alfred
Gawthrop, Treasurer; S. w. McCaulley,
Secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

A delightful dance will be given in the
New-Century Club Building ON the even
ing of December LIST, under the auspices of
the Gibbons Chapter of the Alcott Club of
the Delaware Hospital. Cooks orchestra
will furnish the music. Supper will be
served. Tickets can only DO procured
from the patronesses, as follows: Mrs.
Willard II. Porter, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. L. II.
Gayley, Mrs. e. Tatnall Warner, Mrs.
Henry G. Morse, Mrs. Henry d. Thomp-
son, Mrs. John p. Wales, Mrs. Charles il.
McIlvaine, Mrs. James A. Draper, Mrs.
Read j. Mckay, Mrs. James H. Wilson,
Canning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
ONE LONE HIOTIlL.

Clarence Cooper, Colored, Stands an Hour
in the Pillory and Receives Thirty
Iashes.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
New CASTLE. Nov. 1s.-Clarence Cooper,
colored, convicted last week of assault
upon little girl with felonious intent, re-
ceiyed the corporal part of his punishment
to-day.
AT IL o'clock he was placed in the
pillory, where he remained one hour. He
bore the painful ordeal we'll.
After a brief rest he was placed at the
post and received 30 lashes. He bore them
in silence, although the skin was almost
broken. He was then returned to his cell
and will spend two years III jail.
About 100 persons stood in the Jail yard
to view the affair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

A brilliant wedding took place in
Elkton Presbyterian Church ut noon
Wednesday. The contracting parties were
Miss Elva ailpin, daughter of William
r. Gilpin, merchant of Elkton, and
George Fox Denny. who is connected
with the Delaware railroad at Clayton.
Clarence Strickland acted as groomsman
and Miss Helen Gilpin as bridesmaid.
The church was beautifully decorated.
The Rev. DR.. McElmoyle officiated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Special Correspondence Of tiazetteand Joslrr

SMYRNA, Nov. 17.-At 9l5 o'clock last
evening the bell at st. Peters P. L. Church
announced the wedding of Mr.. William
George Lees of this town, formerly oil
Millington, Nd, and Miss Annie Hoyle
The Rev. George W. Dame officiated. The
ceremony was arranged very quietly, only
a few being present, but when they arrived
at their home they found about IS of their
friends, who overwhelmed them with con.
ordinations and good wishes. They were
the recipients of many handsome and use
full presents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

]. E. Sullivan, Secretary of the Amateur
Athletic Union, President of the Pastime
Athletic Club, and athletic editor of The
been actively connected with athletic
sports, always found it to my advantage
to use Allcocll's Porous plasters while in
training, us they quickly remove soreness
and stiffness; and when attacked with any
kind of pains, the result of slight colds,
| always used Allcock's with beneficial re-
suits. / have noticed that most athletes of
the present day use nothing else but
Allcock'S Plasters.1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lai.
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fever
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will NOT
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Observation-Disclosures OF Gazette and Journal
BRIDoEvTLLE, Nov. 17.--Uoverdale Rey-
nolds young and prominent farmer Of
this vicinity, was married Wednesday
night to Miss Fannie Wooten. daughter Of
Mrs. S. J. Wooten, of this town. The
ceremony was performed at the NJ. T..
parsonage of Cannon circuit by the Rev.
r. Fl. Williams. After the ceremony a
wedding supper was served at the groom's
residence, where crowd from town with
calathumpian instruments gave the mar
ried couple serenade. They will reside
on farm near here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Cards have been issued for the wedding
vember Both, at 7.30 p. M, in the Method
list Episcopal church at Eleventh and II
streets. N. e., Washington. d. G. Mr..
keisel, who is deaf mute and former
Wilmingtonian. holds a professorship in
the institution at Washington for deaf
mutes. The couple will be lat home"
Tuesdays, after January 1st at Seventh
and X streets, N, Il,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

The difficulty in regard to the possession
of the Old Academy has been settled
for the time by the withdrawal of the
Brandywine Library Association from
the premises leaving the kindergarten
managers in full occupancy. President
McMakin, however, believes that the
Library Association has its rights in the
lative act. This right, he added, is not
given up. The library people have retired
simply because they wish to avoid the APP
pearance of giving trouble. The course
adopted is a surrender to the city of the
latterls claims 70 the building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

What can be more unpleasant than to
be Obliged to converse in a muifled tone,
as if talking through a worsted stocking
Such is the effect of hosrseness. an affection
that, in common with all ordinary ailments
of the trachia, the bronchial and the lungs,
is usually cured by Hales Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar, in from one to three days.
1t is obtainable at all the city and country
drug stores at % and so cents and 81. Great
saving by buying large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minuta
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
nnrnes-piercn lpeddlnr.

Wednesday afternoon Mary II. ,daugh-
ter of John Pierce, of West Chester, and
William Barnes of this city, were mar
ried at the st. Agnes parochial residence
by the Rev S. B. Spalding. After the
ceremony reception was held at the
home of the bride. Many handsome
and useful presents were bestowed on
the bride and gloom. The couple came
here Yesterday,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

1t is understood that the executive
committee of the Free Library will
obtain possession of the Stout tenancy
premises in the Institute Building on
November 25th. Through this fact the
contractor will soon be able to com
mence work in constructing the Market
street entrance to the library. The large
aperture for the library doorway on the
first landing, has been opened in the
wall,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Mate Brown Of Newark IS dead As
result the disreputable and dilapidated team
which has become such familiar sight on
the street is deprived of driver and the
small children of the town, veritable bette
noire. Brown was poor colored man liv-
ing a short distance east of town. who,
though grotesque and frightful in per-
sonal appearance and most eccentric in
manner, had yet very kind heart under
his rough exterior. He leaves a widow
equally we'll known locally as Harriet"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
THE ODD FELLOHN.


Tsncampment of Delaware.
For the Grand Encampment of Della
ware, |. o. o. f., Grand Patriarch John
NJ. Collins has appointed the following
standing committees
State of the Order-J. Y. Foulk Milford,
d. w. Brereton, Lewes, and George NJ.
Fisher, Wyoming. ...
Appeals-Richard Burton. Jr., and
George G. Morton, Wilmington, and
James WEIGH. Milford.
Constitution and Laws-William H.
German, James II. Appleby and Z. w.
Jester, all of Wilmington.
Credentials and Reports--George W. Pyle,
Wilmington, Samuel I. Smith, Laurel,
and George c. Guthrie. Wilmington.
Finance-Hubert A. Roop and ]. NJ.
Whitford. Wilmington, and Il. NJ. Fowler,
Smyrna.
Printing-Edwin Hirst, NJ. @. Perkins
and William e. Kirby, all of Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

The flower market on King street, Set
urday, was plentifully and beautifully
represented with the favorite chrysamtnc-
mum. Florist Baylis gives the following
prices; III potted plants, IS cents each for
~ Canning, Nimbah, Leopard hnd Minnie
Wanamaker; cut flowers in punches, 10
cents for yellow, pink or white varieties.
The larger potted plants cost IS cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

A meeting of the State Board of Phar-
macy was held at the Central Hotel Thurs
day afternoon, The members of the board
present were J. Harvey Spruance, Erdman
Hoffman and Clarence b. Sypherd. The
following were examined fol registered
Cameron, Hilbert Cook, Harry Stradley
and George Frizzell. The result of the
examination will be made known in a
few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

On Saturday Probate Judge J. Wilkins
hafIy administration case. 1t is to the
effect that letters of administration be
granted Henry G. Mnhaffy on the estate of
his mother. Mary Mahaffy. The case has
been argued for the past two weeks. Mrs
William Il. Hawkins objected to Mr..
Mahatfy taking out letters. She is niece
of Mr.. Mahaffy. Her .desIre was for the
appointment Of one of the security COM
panies as administrator.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Two cars loaded with coal, while passing
along the Wilmington Il Northern railroad
about 745 o'clock a. m. Saturday, were de-
rallied at Madison street, and the Whining
ton &Northern and the Baltimore & Ohio
tracks were blocked about an hour, The
Wilmington a. Northern train which ar
rives at French street at $50 o'clock and
the train which leaves there at $50 had to
use the p, w. & B. tracks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
NEWARK, Nov. 16.--The alarm of fire
which was given yesterday about noon was
caused by the explosion of a gasoline stove
in the house of Frank Smith on Choate
street. The. Etna Hose Company turned
out promptly with its hose carriage, but
did not go into service as the slight fire
which resulted from the explosion was
put out by Mr.. Smith. who was somewhat
burned in the attempt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
sunday-school orchestra Organized.

Observation-Disclosures OF Gazette and Journal
New CASTLE, Nov. 17.-The NJ. Il. Sum
day'school orchestra has been organized
accompany the singing at the school. The
music promises to be particularly fine
The composition of the orchestra will be
w. ID. Walls, first oornet; w. J. Holman,
second cornet; Hamilton Stewart, from
bone; l.. II. Naylor, b. Bars, II. W. Husha-
beck, ]. r. Challenger, w. @. Grimes, vio-
Inns; II, Vallette, tlute; II. q. Conroy and
II. A; Padberg, clarinets; Miss May Mar
tindale orpanist
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
peath Of a Young pover prInter.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
DOVER, Nov. iS.-Joseph w. Waller, a
popular young man of this town, died
early this morning, aged "A years. He has
been suffering from consumption for the
past three years, and has been to Denver
and Colorado Springs, but failed to be
cured. He was q printer by trade and was
employed in the State Sentinel Office the
greater part of the time,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

An inquest was held last Friday upon
the remains of Landren Blannen. thenegro
who was shot and killed by an unknown
The Jury rendered verdict that Blannen
came to his death from gun-shot wound
inflicted by person unknown to the jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
PLEA or THE UNEMPLOYED
A Timely and Telling Sermon
by the Rev. T. E. Terry.
THE CONDITION OF THE TIMES
A Review of the Situation by
a Wilmington Pastor.

The Abuse of Our National system of
Protection, Fast Living, n Mutual Dis
regard of Individual Rights by EN-
pioyer and Empioye, a Lack of Conf
dence and n Change in Our CONNER
cial Relations with Foreign Nations
the Causes of the Existing State of AT.
fairs-- What is the Remedy?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Before Judge Wales last Friday APP
plicaticn was made by William S, Prickett,
counsel for the Receiver of the Wilmington
Oil and Leather Company, 10 sell property
of the company in North Carolina. The
application was denied.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Lewis Henry Talley, formerly of this
city. died Friday afternoon, at Bridge.
ton, N j., after lingering illness. During
his residence here he was an active mem
seven children survive him. His Oldest
child is the wife of Thomas Blest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Friday evening, December LIST, the
managers of the Delaware Hospital will
give a ball in the Century Club
Building. The proceeds will be devoted
to rs support of the surgical ward of
the hospital, which is in need of funds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

There is but 10 feet of railing needed
to fix up the Third street bridge and
then all the bridges of Wilmington will
be in good working order. This includes
the famous "goose-nock" bridge. The
railing for Third street has been ordered
by Commissioner Mealey,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
Delaware Railroads. New schedule.

a new timetable went into effect on
the Delaware railroad at midnight last
Sunday. The train that formerly left
here at 8.45 a. m. now leaves at 8. l3 a. M, ,
and the train that left at $50 p. III. now
leaves at 2.41 p. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

The walls of the Seltzer barn, which was
burned Monday week, are found in good
condition and will be ready for recon-
strnction. Mr.. Settlers cattle have been
which was used for a similar purpose
when the Settler barn was burned in 1890.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Senator Higgins returned Friday from
cunning trip with party of Congress
sional friends, to the Dan river, North
Carolina. Among those accompanying the
OF indiana and Thomas Settle OF North
Carolina.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

The British steamship Tancerville,
cleared Thursday for Blaye, France, with
$4,000 gallons of oil, This shows an ex-
port OF 100000 gallons week as the
clesrances, the past two or three months,
from this port.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

The work Of patching up the river bank
along the Cherry Island marsh property
below Edge Moor is finished. This is a
great relief to the residents of tho Ninth
ward. The waters in that neighborhood
haye most entirely disappeared.