The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-26

Down, Dec. 26.-ChrIstmes was observed
In the usual manner IN this town. There
was nothing unusual going on except In
the churches, Bome OF which were hanu-
someiy decorated for the occasion. The
public schools held their Christmas enter
tainments on Friday afternoon and nm
nd mist ion of 10 cents was charged. which
is to GO toward the paying OF the new
organ in the primary department..
Governor Reynolds oilers reward oil
500 for the capture OF the burglars who
have been operating In Dover for the past
few weeks. The town Council also oilers
reward OF $500 Tor the same purpose and
500 reward for the capture of the hend
who attacked and robbed Mrs. HaDsbury
while she was returning from her work at
Richardson d Rcbbins' cunning factory.
He secured 50 from her. which was her
weeks wages.
Late Sherifr A. q. Dunn sold on Tuesday
last. In front Of the County Building, the
$50 acre farm OF Frank Moncur in kenton,
Hd., to s. W. Hall for $3, 600. He also sold
the ~. ucre farm OF Joseph l.. Boisaii In
East Dover hundred to the same gentle
man for $3.50,
At the meeting Of the Robbins Hose
Company the board OF trustees were an-
thorized to ascertain the cost OF placing u
steam heater In the hose house.
The hosiery factory, which has been
closed fur several months past. began
opera tions on Monday week.
her store property, on Loockerman street.
to J. w. Wright. OF Clayton. for farm.
The Grand Army Hall hus been patnted
and papered, and presents handsome
app earance.
According to custom, contributions
were received In Wesley NJ. b. Church on
Thursday for distribution among the Door
people OF the town. A large quantity OF
| articles were received and the goods will
| be carefully distributed.
1 xvti hnI rayfual
services which will begin on watch night
| Rev. W. l.. 3. Murray will be assisted by
Rev. William Galloway, OF salisbury
Md.
MIR. John Daily. u son Of John T. Daily
near Dover. while playing on stack ol
straw. slipped and fell iniuring his spine
so bad that IT. has resulted In paralysis.
Some Cf the Dover merchants decorate
their windows ard stores with fireworks
for the Christmas holidays.
Mrs. Amelia ReeGy is visiting In Batavia
N. Y.
Jam es ssaulsbury,a a son OF JohnF sauls-
bury. who is studying at the Lawrence
vile. N. J. College, is spending the holI'
days with his parente at Dover.
Miss blanche Wright or Middietown if
the guest OF Mr. aud Mrs. L. Nj, Wright.
Mise Iora Wlids, daughter OF J. Frank
Wilde has returned from College To spend
the holidays with her parents.
| Bonrd Of Adncation.
The Board OF Public Education on Mon
| day evening reduced the Insurance policies
on the schools $40. 600 The committee on
| Insurance submitted these recommends
tons and they were passed: No. /. from
$4,000 to $4,000; No a. from &l60 900 to
| eI2, 900; No. IL. from $4,000 to 5000; No. H.
from $1,000 TO $1,000; No 10. from 10000
to 5000. In the hands of the board ut the
| present time the amount OF funds ls Si2.
900 and as $500 lecomes due about Marel
L. MIR. Harsman OF the committee on FL
nance thought statement should bt
made before that time. James u. Cartel
was elected to ill the unexptred term ol
Peyton G. West. lie was swoIn In.
The resignation OF Joseph w. Coley
member. elect from the Twelfth ward, Wa.
received and accepted.
Inc chair will fili the vacancy In tn,
legislative committee made by the reaig
nation OF Dr. Morgan.
The committee on resolutions on thi
death OF Pei ton G. West reported the fol
lowing:
Whereas, II has pleaeed Almighty Got
to remove by death from our number MI
i, Ieyton G.. West. We bow In humble sub
mission to His Divine will. That we bea
this uiliction as coming from the hand .
our alwise aud unerrinS Hoayenl,
services We .olfer the following resolu
tiune.
.Resolved, That in the death of MI
, West this board has loat the services OF
conscientious Christian Rentlsman; th
, public schools warm and devoted friend
and the community at large gentlene
, who hne spent In our midst an uprigh
: and exemplary life.
"itesoived further That in his death W
! lose faithful friend and the comfnunit
!. q trustworthy servant
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