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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Mike. the last of Katie's pups. was released on
parole last Saturday. DR.. Merrill cOnSenting to
take charge and exercise a fostering care over
him during his period of probation. Contrary
to the usual custom Mike did not seem in the
least OverjOyed at going away. and plainly init
mated, when introduced to freedom that intra-
mural life was plenty good enough for his dog
ship, and that he had no kick coming. We hope
to hear favorable reports of him in the future.
and trust he will never be returned
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The bath room has been so arranged that the
water in each stall is of an equal even temper
ture. This is big improvement over the old
method of separate hot and cold water pipes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Mrs. j. III. Albert and Mrs. M. A. Stone, went
to Mortified yesterday to attend a meeting of
the WOman's Missionary Board which is being
held in that city.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Robert Mcclellan, received quite painful and
serious injuries while playing with the boys at
school, few days since. Boys. you ought not
be so rough in your frOlcS. Just think how you
would feel if you should be the means of causing
one of your little paymates to become manned
or in iured for life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The labOring men of saltwater are organizing
an association with the object in view of fur
nishing and equipping gymnasium and library
for the benefit and pleasure of the laboring men
of this city. This is a commendabe step in the
right direction. and should meet with the aid and
cooperation of every good citizen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Charles Yanke and Mrs. Fenske, of the
North Side, were united in marriage last Sunday
at the German Lutheran church. Rev. Winter
officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Yanke will reside at
the corner of Seventh and Willard streets. where
they will be pleased tC receive their many friends.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Hoffman, at the Chicago Bakery and Candy
Kitchen. is selling fresh bread, double loaf, for
only five cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Besters e Santa claus
wnMrScroN. Dec. 2lst 1884, DrAs OLD
SANTA CLAus--fou have been very Moo to
me in tho past, so Will you bring me q
nioe euit OF clothes aud q pair oil shoes
and hat and some nuts and candy. Good.
bye. From your friend,
WILLIAM Z. 8. SnisrY.
BOG East Tenth street, WILL, Del.
WIIMINGroN. DEC. 81, 1894. --DEAn Coon
kR1ss:-Pse only little boy years, aud
Use almost forgot to ask you to bring me
lots OF good things Please bring me lots
OF pretty things on It, q train OF cars O
drum, box OF diehes,a table and violin
aud stocking full OF candy. guess
that ID all. HELEN PoTTEa.
WILMINGTON. Dec. 90, 1s94-DEAa KRrss:
l write to you. Being n little girl would
IKE to have new hood. pair Of millions.
some dishes, little table and q pair OF
stockings. II you please. Goodbye. Dear
Old kriss do come. My name is this;
JOSEPHINE LEWIS,
NO sos Lafayette street. WILL, Del.
Do come.
DEAR SANTA CIAus:-Please bring mo q
box OF dlehes and q big doll that will shut
Its eyes and n double school eatchel; and
my little sister would like set OF dishes
and doll. Goodbye.
MISS SUSIE SMITH.
1924 Linden street. WILL. Del.
WILMINGTON, Dec "a. 1S94-DKAR OLD
kRiss:-Flease bring me a pretty doll with
blue skirt and a pink body, with light
hair; castor with four bottles. and some
candy. Yours truly.
SADIE A. RAwLIss.
No. 1l3 3. Jackson street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
Probably A MURDER.
Barney Furron Has n Fractured Skull Hut
Is Alive.

bnrDey Furron Has a fractured Skull Hut
Barney Farron lie at the Delaware Hos.
pital suffering from fractured skull
which injury was inflicted by ]. P. NOEL
roy. better known ne 'Iiidler" McElroy,
early yesterday morning. Farron Ia still
alive AMI conscious but tho physicians In
attendance have but little hopes OF his re.
covery.
Both men are we'll known In South VIII.
mington and are said to have been enc.
mics. When they met yesterday morn
Ing conversation begar and 1t terminal.
ed by McElroy hurting brick at Farrun,
the missile striking him oil the head. The
blow was sufficient to knock him down.
and when his friends saw his condition
they carried him home. DR.. George W.
Quinn dressed the wound, aud later Dr.
William @. Pierce was called In.
The fracture was then found and the
patient ordered to tho hospital. At that
institution Drs. Palmer and Shortlidge
found triangular hole In what is known
as the anterior part OF the head which Ia
between tho forehead and the crown, and
about on the medium line. Such frac-
ture Is very serious one. and the physi-
clans at once began the work OF removing
those portions OF the bone which rested
on the brain. The work was successfully
accomplished. but whether the patient
will recover only timo will tell.
McLlroy is beld without bail to await
Farrons injuries.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The employees Of the Water Department
on Saturday aft ernoon presented tho wo-
man who ecrubs out the offices with
plump. fat turkey and basket of gro.
ceries Tor her holiday present. Col. Tho
mas Culbert took the present to the wo-
msn. WHO thanked him with tears In her
eyes for the kind gift.
All the real estate of the late VIM. Dean
at Newark. Del. will DC sold on Thursday
the 10th day of January.
Edward b. Elliott Of West Summervllle,
Mass, ts visiting HE parents here during
the holidays. MIR. Elliott has been in
Massachusetts the past nine years.
The United States Sporting President
shot over 100 ducks In South Carolina. and
has returned to the White House. Nal
lard will be feature OF his dinner to-
morrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The following committees of the Young
Mems Republican Club have boon ap.
pointed: House-Phllip Q. Churchmail.
Charles 4. Rudolph, Joseph l.. Ooheltree.
Iinanoe-H. II. Billany. Thomas s. Lewis,
CHARLES al. smith; Supplies and OK.
penditures-Samuel NJ. Knox, Frank W.
Pierson. James Ii. Beggs. Jr. Printing
and literature-John j. Mahoney, George
G. Woodward. ]. Edward Rudolph. En-.
rol lment-Frank u. Lackey, L. j. Foulk,
Robert T. Robinson. Law-Colonel s. A.
Maeallister, Charles NJ. Curtis, Herbert
ii. Ward.
Elections Edmund Mitchell. Jr., James
a. Ollver, Jr.. James L. Whitehead, II. II.
Biliany. u. II. Howell Fred E. Bach,
Frank A. Mitchell. W. G. Il. Colo uhoun,
Harry D. Holt, A. A. Waite. Robert j.
Jump. Jr., Alton q. Pyle. Charles II. FouIk,
Bureau of political information-Charles
5. Wilson, Frenk Corbit Howard z. Grif-
lin, George A. Elliott Francis NJ. Walker.
Ropert d. Kemp. Hugh Q. Browne, L. ".
Tehn. r q Chutchman, Samuel NJ. Knox.
4. jackson Shaw. Charles A. Rudolph,
William Hanna and William Simmons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The attraction at the Grand Opera
House tomorrow tNmas) afternoon aud
sysningwil be the tGientsdIrlsh comedian,
Billy Barry and strong comedy com.
Pany In tho popular comedy. Tho Kissing
Generation" AR Barry undoubtedly has
more admirers than any other comedy
stars now appearing before the American
stage to-day. In this comedy he Ia given
every opportunity or being seen at his
best. The comedy was written by Mr..
William Gill, author of "Adonis" and he
designs To show Incidents anu Characters
Bullying life In the metropolis.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Any one wishing to purchase a desirable
nlnety-acre farm should take look at The
one belonging to James Leach. near Mt.
are ample buildings and Its location rem.
dere IL worthy of attention.
VIM. Porter OF Pencader Hundred will
sell his personal property at public sile
on Thursday afternoon.
George T. Hatton OF New Castlej Hun.
dred will sell his horses COWS, pigs and
farming utensils on Friday afternoon, az
he intends To return to our city.
Mrs. MeFarlane Of Mill Creek Hundred
will sell Ter stock and farming utensils
on Saturday afternoon. Stidham i son
are the auctloneers in each OF the above
cases,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Contrary to expectation. tho decree of
the Pope placing the orders OF the knights
OF Pythias. the ODD Fellows and the sons
OF Temperance under the ban OF the Ito.
man Catholic Church wns not read from
the pulpit OF tie Catholic Churches yes.
teIday. The decree has been transit ted
by Bishop Curtis aud will bo printed for
tho members OF the church.
Bishop Coleman VINO Ia u Mason, aliud.
ed to tho ban on Friday evening in the
course ofn speech before st. Johns Chap
ter. In 1t lie expressed the opinion that II
tho Pope fully uuderstood tho principle
of tho order ne would think differently.
There are many ministers of other
churches III this city who ure members OF
secret societies, particularly Of the Ma.
SONS Tie societies IN this city. Will luke
no action because none Is necessary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
THIRD EDITION.


DEaR Ol.p Kniss.- am u little boy 6
old and want you to bring me an express
wagon. q double slate. drawing state.
and top TINT will sing. a nice pair OF
ehoes, ind | must not forget some can
dies and nuts, and oranges and come
games. want big horn, a fire engine,
and my stocking full. Goodbye.
,k HARny WALKER,
605 s. Franklin St, VIII. Del
this way Xmas. | want a yelocipede and
Q black board, horn and a whip. as
nave none OF any account. want a tree
with my monkey hung on It. l want a
wagon with top on Il, which says pro.
visions and spices / want a nice fence
OF my own to keep for Xmas trees. A
nice bag to put my books In. Good night.
dear old kriss. don't you get tired making
tho thingsf EARL DuLAHY.
Preacher Is house. 1905 CIaymont street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

very pleasant Christmas entertain.
msnt was held on Friday sfternoon in N o.
- school by rooms No. and I. Miss Ger
trude Robinson and Miss Nora Stuart.
teachers. The rooms we're tastefuily doc
grated with evergreens and on the black.
Boards were drawings appropriate to the
occasion. After the exercises were ovor
Santa Claus modo IA visit to the room and
oistr buteu candy to tho children. A very
handsome god pen was presented to Miss
htuart by the girls of her room, and q
number oil other presents were received.
Niles Robinson also received several pre-
sents from pupils. Entertainments were
siso held the saIue afternoon by looms
Nos. !. 3 and A.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Tho brokerage business In our city has
grown In the last few yeprs. The firm of
u f. Brown and Company have opened
MP an office in the second story OF tho
fobihson building, corner Fourth and
Market streets Mr.. Brown does business
charging only one. eighth each way, while
fhe regular Wilmington broker commits
sion Is one quarter. He Will buy or sell
you from ten shares OF stock up, on ono
or more per cent as you wish. his ser.
vices are FIRST class and efficient. II you
wish to purchase only few shares Of
At0ck you can he accom- m odated. Charley
u the operator and the youngest broker
In the city. He invites the public to call
amt saa him
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The Democratic mentors OF tho Levy
Court OF Sussex County have at last done
tustice by making Robert Il. Hazard
OIL by the voters of Cedar Creek Hundred
The Democrats appointed In the two
other hundreds should resign and permit
she Levy Court to qualify the men who
were elected to the position. They would
etrtninly feel better after doing SO.
Farley OF the Sec ond District of this city
ehould take the hint. Stolen goods will
bot pan out we'll In the end. Tho cry OF
stop lhlef Is not a plGasant ono
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

She Ne yark Ledger very truthfully saws:
The special cons tables are being heard
From. What good claims they have against
ahe county. OIL State either, have MT been
established. They were appointed in
violation OF party pledges entered Into,
and the men who were instrumental In
getting them appointed should do the
paying. Tho appointment OF these men
e direct blow to the honesty of the
Democratic purity. The pledges had been
made. and apparently In good faith and
then FOR the Governor to appoint special
eonsta bles, at the suggestion of whom?
The prospect for Tho payment of these
men seems to be very ohscIlra
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The Chrlsttnas entertainment OF En-.
NOT h NJ. L sunday school tomorrow
Eight promiS to lbs unusually interest.
irg, The choir of the church consisting
81 thirty, tive voices. will sing excellent
music which It hns been rehearslng for
poH.e lime. The malo chorus recently or.
Eanized will also sing All who attend
may eSnecta rich music treat. Every.
body ID invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
FIFTH EDITION.
DROPPED DEAD.
Patrick Farron, Who Was Pardon
ed by Gov. Reynolds on Sat-
urday, Dropped Dead on
the Street.

Shortly before noon to-day. Patrick
Patron fell dead ut the corner OF 18th and
Claymont streets. He was about AZ years
OF age and on Saturday was released from
New Castle jail, by being pardoned by
Gov. Reynolds.
His body was picked up and removed
to the houae OF his brother ut No. 1928
Head street. Deputy Coroner Chandler
will hold an inquest.
This brings the second piece OF sadness
Into the family for Christmas as Barr o.
farron lies on a cot at tho hospital In i
critical condition from the effects Of :
blow inflicted by j. r. McEiroy with half
brick yesterday morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The Tragedy Of Pumpkin Head Wilson
and the comedy, the Extraordinary Twins
by Mark Twain. Samuel l.. Clemens.
The Lie Of John Lotlnnd. The Milford
Bard. by wm. w. Smlthers. History OF
The Sons Of Delaware Of Philadelphia.
ent and A Coaching Trip Through Della
ware. Wm. I. TuiI. Agt., No. 800 Monroe
street Wilmington, Del. (Sold only by
subscrlption.)
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Mr.. ]. W. Geyer. the general agent Of
Eastern States for The Dorset Tobacco
Company" received a cheek this Monday
morning for $40. with which to enjoy him.
self with during the Holidays the letter
reads Mr.. Geyer takes this method of
thanking the Company for their generous
gift and wishes them Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

DR.. Marshall OF Washington, d. c., was
IN this city yesterday and delivered ad-
dresses In West and Rodney Presbyterian
Churches. In the morning In West Church
be preached from Isaiah. 80. 8. and In the
afternoon In Rodney Church he took his
subject from the book Of Romano. Both
discourses touched on the mianionary
cause and were we'll reoeivsa BY the con-
gregations, - - - ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Joseph II. Guest died at bile home, near
Bellevue. Brandywine hundred, on Mon
day, after long illness, aged OIL yours.
He leaves widow. two sons and q
daughter. One OF the SONS reside near
San Angeles. California. His remains will
be Inferred ut Newark Union Cemetery on
Wednesday, afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Tho athletic eltertninment Of the Y n.
O. A 10 tie given in the hall Thursday
evening promises to excel any like enter
talnment over given here. The following
Ii the programmes:
Overture, orchestra; Indian Club drill,
broad horse. high decking. music by or.
chestra; horizontal bar, running high
jump, high diving. long horse. mat work,
parallel bars. marching to music com pos.
ed by Mr.. Edward Flory. entitled. The
touchdown" dedlc Itel to the Y. M. q. A.
foot ball team; pyramids.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Sheriff Paul Giliis has some trouble on
hts hands at the present time, which is fur
from being desirable. Several weeks ag
Nathaniel Bayne purchased wa Oh which
tives McVey aud Wltsil lad been looking
Tor tho watch. and when they found 1t In
Mi. Baynes possession. and as he was un.
willing to give 1t up they obtained from
the parliamentary writ OF rsplevln.
While walking along Market street the
mon met Mr.. Bayne and the trio went to
the City Hail. where McVey took from
Bayne's pocket the watch. The detectives
claim they were deputized by the sheriff
10 recover the watch, but this morning
deputy sheriff Gilis denied OF his father
aver giving ,the detectives any such au.
th Jritv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Mrs. T.W. Hawkins. Chattanooga. Tenn.
says, 'Shiiohs VitaliZer Saved My Life.'
consider 1t the best remedy for q daDili.
tRted system ever used" For Dyspep.
sla, Liver or Kidney trouble 1t sxosls.
Price IS cts.
Sold by N. B. panforth Druggist, s. u. Con
End and Market streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

T. A. Harrison, formerly assistant sup.
intendent of the Metropolitan Life lii.
surance Company OF this city, but now
assistant superintendent OF the PTuden.
tlal OF Lancaster. Pa. Ia In town to spend
the holidays at the home of his
father.ln.law. Mr.. Gideon Guyer, No. 100
II, Eighth street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
A Trent.

MI. Harry Sehnepf, the recognlzed leader
Of free lunches. to morrow will spread
before hle many friends and castomers
the lin st lunch they have enjoyed this
season. Drop in at 224 King street and
get good glass OF egguog.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Caleb Bell OF Frederick enjoys the dis.
tlnction OF being the most frequently
married man In the State. Several days
ago, he married Miss Hennie Lewis. OF
his own town. who Ia hls fourth wife.
Caleb is IN his 74th year and his fourth
wife fourteen years his junior.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

MIR. James Carmichael. who fell from q
ladder at the III. d II. works three week. g
ago on Saturday last was out on pair OF
crutches Saturday evening and Visited
Clarke Senate on Market street. He re-.
ports himseif US getting along finely.
Mr.. Lambson Nicholson. who Is laid up
with dronsy. Is getting better very slowly,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The handsome dwelling called Cedar.
croft, near Kenneth Square. Pa, burned
down on Saturday evening, The hand
some organ that cost $4,000 was partially
destroyed. 1t was Insured for $4,000 The
property 10 now owned by a PhiladeI.
phian.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
Notire.

Turkey lunch IRON 10 to / O'Clock and
egg nogs all day Will DO served by the
popular saloon keeper. Waiter @. Chea-
ssne. northeast corner Front and Wash.
ingiou streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

John Spain, proprietor of the saloon at
Fifth and DUPONT streets. was badly In.
jured by drunken negro. George WI.
llams, Saturday night. Williams and
James HinsOn walked into the saloon on
that that evening aud called for drinks.
In the saloon were several other men and
as the proprietor missed several glasses,
he accused Williams of tho theft.
This angered hun, and the glass which
no held was hurled at SPAIN. striking him
on the forehead, inlictinR an ugly wound.
Williams Is under bail for court on tho
charge of assault with intent to commit
murder. and Hinson under ball to answer
the charge OF larceny.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

at 6.45 Christmas. to which the meinbars
OF all other q. l.. SOCIETIES arc invited.
Everybody welcome. Rev. s. b. Mseser
lie expected to lead the meeting.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Jnmes Cory died yesterday at his home.
81 hlrkwood street aged 63 years. His
funeral will take place on Thursday. In
torment will DO made at the Cathedral
cemetery
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

shlloh's cure IS sold on guarantee. 1t
Sures Incpient Consumptl II lie the
best Cough Cure. Only one cent dose.
e6cts, 50ets., and 81 90
Sold by n. u. Danrorth, druggist. Second
and Market SITS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The Local Preachers and Exhorters'
Mission will hold an old fashioned expert.
enoe meeting at 9 o'clock Christmas after.
noon. Come with US and we will do you
good. Strangers are especially invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Sergeant Shields this morning dis
covered a small fire In the yard of the
houee at the s. L. Corner OF Sixth and
Franklin. 1t had burned part OF the fence
1t war put out by a bucket brigade.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Tho hotel Richardson at Dover has not
been purchased by Mr.. A. Il. LechIer, but
inc probabilities are that the matter will
be fixed up this week. II not. Riohnrdaon
will open the hotel on January LIST. 1895.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Investment and Securities yielding
from to Z per cent
orders for the purchase and sale of
stocks and Bonds OH Commission execut.
cd at all the sioux exchanges
Private telegraph wires to New York.
Philadelphia. Boston and Chicago.
Foreign Drafts and Letters Of Credit Is
sued.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Karl's Clover Root, the great blood
purifier gives freshness and olearness
to tho Complexion and cures Consti.
patton, 25cts.. Scots, $l.00.
Sold by N. u. Danforth. Druggist. 8.
Cor. Second, and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

A horse driven by little boy ran away
at noon to-day He succeeded In stopping
u by pulling 1t upon tho pavement az
Fourth and West streets. Part Of the har.
ness was broken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Japanese Liver Pellets are the bes.
family medicine for liver complaint and
oonstlpatlou. 30 pills In vial 2j cts
N. b. Danforth. I'd and Market arrests,
and Miller's Drug store, 402 Market St.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Mitchell and Bash, 2l9 Market street
Will keep their store open half dny 10.
borrow to accommodate the public
Give them n call
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Merry Christmas comes but once year,
4 reader Kicked himself on Sunday.
NhAn opapir Z his SIulllv - r..
To lind nothing TO read but lage Ger.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

what you think OF Xmas service to.
morrow morning at o'clock. Kngswood
Church. Silver offering. S95 present al
kingswood Sunday school yesterday.