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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
a GREAT FIRM FAILS
Inc Van aoItWicks, Of Batavia, IlIs., Forced
totha Wall bya Chicago Bank Failure.
TOTAL LIABILITIES NEARLY $4,000, 600
Ecsides Owning Bank They Had
Large Manufacturing Interests
"na were Stockholders In the
Lnruest Paper Combine I'm the
Worid-A Record of Many Failures.

Chicago, 'Ills., Dec. 29.-As a result
OF the voluntary liquidation of the Atlas
national Bank, of this city, William NJ.
anu John S. Van Nortwick, who held
fe4 shares of stock in that bank and
were borrowers thcrefrom to the amount
OF S3OO,00o, made an assignment yester
uay to the Equitable Trust company.
OF Chicago. who took possession of the
van Nortwick's Bank at Batavia YES
terday
Inc failure involves the entire inter-
ests OF The Van Nortwicks, whose es-
% siihuteu wealth. according 10 their last
statement, is $1,000, 900, often estimated
at three times that amount, and repre-
sehtlng, besides the Van Nortwicl Bank
anu other property at Batavia, large
Hianulacturing interests. The total lia-
oiii'ies VIII probably be near s., coo, 900.
MANY INTERESTS INVOLVED.
Ine interests of the Van Nortwicks
are large ana diversified. They own the
western Paper Bag factory of Batovio
employing several hundred hands. with
a daily output of 1000. 600 bags, Large
factories at Kaukana, Wis, for the
HnIahuiacture of manila paper and at
Memph.s, Tenn. for the making of
paper WoodehWare, are branches of
tEe western Paper Bag company, and
are conducted under the same man
agemcnt.
The Van Nortwick Paper company
owns mills at Combined Locks, near
Appieton; Wiss., which cost $500, 900; also
tne Appleton Manufacturing compa-
MES at Van Nortwicli. HIS, with CAPT
tai stock OF s200,Oo0. which turns out
"lhu iiii!s and agricultural implements
THEY OWNED BATAVIA.
IN Batavia SO much real estate ! s
owned by them that people are often
heard to remark: The Van NortwicIs
own Batavia" Besides the brick block
at cost of $4,000, ana other real es-
tate, they own 100 acres of farm land
thcre. valued at $4,000. Among their
possessions are also thousands OF acres
oil pine lands in Wisconsin, They are
ckholders in the old Second National
i'anR and the Aurora Cotton Mill COM
pany, at Aurora and banks at Apple
ton and kaukana Wis.
Inc van Nortwicks probably are the
most eX 'enslre paper manufacturers in
the West lad it not been for the
spreading out N the western district, IL
Is thought, the crash of yesterday
would have been avoided
GREAT PAPER COMBINE.
The Appleton Paper and Pulp com
pany and the kaukana Paper COMPANY
under which names all of the Van
NortWick paper interests in the Fox
RIVER valley are consolidated. con-
stltuted one of the strongest paper com
nihations ever formed. The combina-
tlon Included the Appleton PAPER and
iulp company, KaulGna Paper com
nahy com btned Locks Paper company.
Wisconsin; Sulphite Fibre company and
Union Pulp company. These companies
are combined under one manarnment
LOT the manufacture of book print,
manila and express paper. suiphite and
wood pulp ana do an immense business
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
\ Keceiycr AnnnInted.

Auburn, Me-, Dec. ga petition for
a receiver of the American Trust and
Banking Company has been fled The
document says the money is coming in
in such amounts that we are encoura ged
to think our doors can again be opened
for business. The company has little
borrowed money, and the directors be-
lieve that Western investments will
prove all right
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
THREE MORE VICTIMS
oi tho Terrible Cahnbn Bridge Rail.
Wny Wreck.

BiImingham. Ala, December 29-Thrcc
more victims Of sundays wreck of IN
birmingham Mineral railroad at Canada
river bridge have been recovered from the
Mr.. and Mrs. Tihbs, of Adger. ard tho
third Mrs. Glcadall. of Helena. \ a-ycar-
old son of Mrs. GleadaIl is sun missing
yet uniGent fed. The injured, with tho
execution of Mr.. Bryson, of B!octon. will
recover.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
THE ENGINEER III. LED
And Fireman injured I'm an Alabama
Wreck,

birmingham Ala. Dee. GA terrible
wreck occurred on .hc Eufala and Ozark
road this morning. in winch Engineer
Higgins was killed outright and Fire
man Woods received Very painful mju-
ries in his desperate leap for life
The wreck was caused by the axle on
the front truck of he engine breaking.
The passengers on board were not in
jured.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
a MInnenpoIiS Bank Closes.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec. 29-The Col
umbia National bank of this city closed
It's doors this morning owing TO inability
to make collections. Its capital on Dec.
is was S2C0. .0G0. with n surplus of about
$4,000. Its loans ana discounts were
S3iS.OOO. and lis deposits S26i,OQO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
Southern EniIwny Eorniura

Augusta, Ga. Dec. 29.-At a meeting
of the directors of the Georgia railroad,
held here to-day. 1t was determined to
oppose the application for receivership
made by Il stockholder owning five
shares in the case of the Atlanta and
West Point company,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
Oppose It.ceiyersI,,,.

New York. Dec. 29.-The Southern
railway reports for November show
gross earnings of $t,6S4,l7S, a decrease of
S2O3. lGG: expenses and taxes, 81, ,O6l $50.
decrease. $ll0.G0i. Net earnings. S622, ,
ASS: decrease, 800. Sol
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
Crackcd by burglars.

New York, Dec. 29,--The safe In A8
branch office Of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company was blown open
and gold watch stolen. The safe was
blown open with dynamite Of nitro glys
cerine. issS "a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30

Democrats. y good many people here
mink Mr. Richardson, of Smyth county,
VIII be named. / is not known with
Whicn faction of the Democratic party
ne aillliatcd in the late campaign.
business men here, as a rule, take n
hopeful view Of the outlook for next
year. True, there will be a good many
failures about the 1st of January. as
there are generally at the beginning Of
Inc year, but the indications are that,
upon the whole, there will be a slow but
steady revival of trade. Most of the big
houses expect to start all their drum
mcrs out January lst.
CITY Sergeant Charles II. Epps is in a
nah condition. Saturday afternoon he
iell while walking across the floor in
his library ana the doctors ut first
attributed his sickness to kidney collie
Yesterday an examination revealed the
iact that bone in his thigh was
broken. The surgeons say that the bone
had become very brittle, partly as the
result of n severe attack of rheumatism.
The Sergeant will be laid up for a good
while to come
Col. Morton Maryc. Auditor of Pub
lie Accounts, has submitted To Governor
ptcrrali his report for the year end
ing september 80. 1896. 1t has been
printed. There WAS on hand October !.
1893 $dl,3Ajii. The reccipts from ali
sources during the year were S3.i9g.-
3nl.5S. The disbursements were s3.347.-
39?l7. The balance on hand ON Octobnr
/. 1896, was S213.2gS.0J
In addition To these receipts there was
received from surctics of county and
city Treasurcrs SCOTIA
The report IS n very comprehensive
are carefully prepared document.
rl.n ,,,..a o. Is..,,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30

Linton made three miles in 7:0G.
breaking the record by six seconds Ed
die iia!d made Il quarter mile in % sec
oHds, reducing the score by four sec
"nds. These spurts against time were
made Immediately after the interna-
liOna! race closed for The might
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30

Guiding bonds to secure circulation and
stock. 100000; surplus, $4,000; undivid-
ed profits, $4,000: owing dcpositors, $75,-
600; other liabilities, S35 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
The plasucinI Insiia.

Bombay. Dec. 29.-Thc health authori-
ties report that during the past forty
eight hours there have been III new
cases of Bubonic plague and 100 deaths
from that disease.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
TliE SIX DAY RACE.
Linton Makes His Thrcc Miles In
1:07. ~ Record Hrcukcr.

Washington, Dec. 20.--The second day
of theh siX-day bicycle race started ut
y. m. to-day. The racers will ride
from to 10 each day.
The score at IL o'clock tonight was:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30

Register Of the Land Office. Mr.. Epcs
VIII resign about the LIST of March and
aioVernor O'Feirall will I'LL the vacancy
fhc appointcc viii serve until the meet
ing OF the Legislature. The candidates
represent both the silver and the gold
Democrats. y good many people here
think Mr. Richardson. of Smyth county,
VIII be named. 1t is not known with
which faction Of the Democratic party
ne affiliated in the late campaign.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30

Mr.. Gladstone is disappointed at the
small sale of his edition of Bishop But
Ter, only 1000 copies having been sold.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-30
a baltimore Steamer pnnrnrcu.

london, Dec. 29--Thc steamer West-
hall. Captain Morgan. from Baltimore.
which arrived at Hamburg December
p, was in collision with the Norwegian
hark Caroline. Captain Macs. from Sa-
Vannah, November ., for Hamburg. The
damage sustained hy the Westhall is as
yet unknown. The foregcar OF the Caro-
line was carried away.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

is being put in thorough repair, to be occu-
pied by VIM. J. White in October
Mrs. Mary Kox entered Mrs. Fearing's
millinery store last Tuesday evening with
a sz.5 50 umbrella at the door. and on max
ing her exit it was gone
Joseph Fields, the jolly butcher, has
moved his large ice house from Paynter's
mill yond on the suburbs of town to the
pond in town, and hos planted the house
on the ground belonging to Capt. Thomas
johnson.
E L. Collins little yellow mare came
dashing through town and turning Folks
corner freed herself from the spindle wagon
and with broken shafts ran at lightning
speed nearly on board the steamer En-
deavor where she was captured without in
jury to the mare
Mrs. Annie Salisbury, of Dover, is the
guest of ex.G Governor James Ponder's fam
lily,
If Peter Hart tIkes 1t upon himself to
raise the cash to repair McCoiley's Chapel
(which is so badly needed the house will
be repaired, for Peter never does anything
by halves.
Edward B. Atkins, of Philadelphia, gen.
eral manager of the large refrigerator COM
paDy, spent two days in Milton last week
at bis old homs.
Mrs Fearing is in Philadelphia this week
making purchases.
Mrs FIpssle Hodge, after a months visit
among relatives in Virginia and Maryland,
returned to the parsonage last week.
Mrs. Mary Priscilla Hazard has been,
and Is now quite III.
Mrs. Matilda Wharton Is In Delaware
City for the winter.
Mrs. Kate White attended the funeral of
her aunt, Mrs Jane Spencer, in Cedar
Neck last week.
John PondeF's hons, neaT town Is being
painted g. W. A.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
william Polk killed,

William Polk "a colored bod carrier, fell
from ladder, with bucket Of mortar
on his arm, OH Friday last, and was
killed. Polk was working on the resi-.
dence OF Mrs Reynolds, corner Of Rail,
ROAD Avengr and Trout streets North, and
the ladder was plaeed against lhe house,
extending above the roof II IS ppt
known how the accident occurred but
several people who saw Polk fail say he
tumbled back yards, and FROM this il IS
natural to suppose he IN SONG manner
failed to grasp the ladder with his rignt
hand, aud lssiug his balance, tumbled
backwards, striking the brick sidewalk
head first. His skull was fractured and
death came III five hours after the accl-
dent, without deceased Fegaining eon,
seriousness. Funeral services were held
OIL Sunday and interment made in Levi
Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Pads in Medicine

There are iads In medicine as In every
thing else and a "new thing" frequently
sells for a short time simply because it is
new. But in medicine, as in nothing else,
the people demand and will be satisfied only
with positive, absolute merit. The fact that
Hoods Sarsspafilla has staod its ground
against all competition, and its sales have
never wavered but have remained steadily
at the top, demonstrates, beyond any doubt,
the intrinsic virtues Of this medicine. The
new things have come and gone but Hoods
Sarsaparilla rests upon the solid foundation
of absolute merit and its power to cure, and
its sales continue to be the largest IN the
world
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
suisse county eoart preeeealngs.

Phe fall term of court in Sussex will
be short one owing TO an oversight IN
the eheFif emitting 10 call q term OF Oyer
and Feruiner Court, aud Of course all the
murder cases must now be carried oyer
until the April term.
In the common court only six cases
were marked for trial, and they we're all
of minor importance.
Court opened at 1890 NJ OH M9n'lay
with Chief Justice Lore aud Judges GruAb
and Marvel sittiug. The Grand aud Petit
Jurors were polled aud the former retired.
Thomas E Records was made foreman
and VIM. H. Chandler Secretary Court
then adjourned until 3 O'Clock When IT
convened again true bills were found
against Joseph Samson and SamHel Wall
for larceny. Wall was convicted that
afternoon aud sentenced to IS lashes, 3
months imprisonment aud fine OF $40.
Samson's trial went owes until Tuesday
morning-he was then convicted aud sen
fenced 10 10 days imprisonment IS 90 fine
aud cost Of prosecution In tho afternoon
court adjourned early
Wednesday was another short session
George d Walls plead guilty TO assault
and battery on Isaac Givens and was
sentenced to pay fine Of $I.oo and costs.
George E. Hoeffer plead not guilty 10
the charge Of assault aud battery with in
tent to kill, The Court assigned John
n Richardson to defend him. The law
yer asked that the case be carried over
until next term that he may iamiliarize
himself with its details. This was done
by the defendant giving bail for $1,000
for his appearance at court.
In the case Of Stale VS.. Edward Der
rickson, colored of Milton, for assault
and battery Oh VIM Donovan, white, OF
near Georgetown he plead guilty aud was
sentenced to a fine OF SIoo.Qo aud ~
months imprisonment.
Thomas Pointers case, OF Lewes, was
interesting. Pointer was tax collector
for Lewes aud Rehoboth, and returned a
loug list Of delInqueuts 10 the Levy Court,
and was finally removed from Office He
then proceeded to collect the taxes from
those whom he had returned as delin'
ouents-so it is claimed, and applied the
money to his own use. On Wednesday
morning his bail was declared forfeited.
That afternoon the Sheriff arrested him
and brought him to Georgetown, and as
we go to press his case is up.
The Grand Jury completed its labor
and was discharged on Thursday, and 1t
is expected ihat the term will close Oh
Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
The outer circle,

The Epworlh League Society Of the
Avenue NJ. E Church is indeed in a
fiourishing condition. The meetings are
all we'll attended and much spiritual feel
ing is manifested The meeting on Sun
day evening last was simply grand indeed
In the absence of W, T, Yaules, Esq the
dale lead The subject, sFhe Outer Cir.
Gle" was discussed by the leader and
many others aud general good feeling
was experienced by ALL Two young
ladies stood up, acknowledging their
place as being in the 'outer circle, " but
declaring themselves as being DESTROYS Of
getting in the Inner circle The
League is prosperous. indeed, IN everyre
spect, but spiritually it is specially pros
porous Next Sunday the subject to be
discussed is, "The eirele Of Duty" aud
Miss Lille Robinson viii lead. All are
most cordially invited to attend: Services
will begin promptly at 9 80,
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
catarrb Cannot be Cured.

with local applications as they cannot reach
the seat of the diseases. Catarrh is blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take inturnal remedies.
Halls eataFh cure ls taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine It was prescribed by one Of the
best phYsIeaug 10 this eegntrY for years,
and is a regular prescription. It is com.
posed of the best tpnics knoWn, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. 4he peTfaet com
binaiiou of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results In curing
Ca,arh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 7sc,
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Christian EndeavOr Convention atSmyrna
October 28th, 29th and 3Oth, 1896.

The ueiaWare State Christian Endeavor
Convention will be held on the 98th, 29th
and Goth OF the present month at Smyrna,
whose people have loug had the name OF
being royal entertainers. No exception
will be made IN this case for the young
people are determined to surpass any
previous accomplishments. and, accord
iuely, the local committees, long since
formed, are pushing the preparations for
receiving probably the largest aud best
convention of this character yet held in
the State. It behneVes each society, there
fore, 10 elect at ance 2 representative del
egalion,
The plans OF the reception and enter
taimment committees will be announced
next week. As TO the program, It may
be limited that the committee have pro
vided most excellentlY for each service,
the array of talent from within and with
szt the State being of superior order.
Acceptances have already been received
from DIR. Way!and Hoyt, Pr. NcGnrdyl
and also from Treasurer William Shaw
of the United Society. DIR. French, OF
Kew Jersey writes that he has engage
pents for every day in October, but that
be will come apyhow. FheFe gill be- the
usual reduction Of railroad rates,of which
later pelice will be given.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
the Best for children.

81 believe Chamberlain Cough REM
edy is the best for children I ever used.
For Group it is uuequalled. 1t is splen-
did seller with us. T. NJ. EcELEs, Phi.
G., Manager Wampum Pharmacy, Wam-
pun, Pa" When used as soon as the
FIRST symptoms appear, that is as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has appeared, It will
prevent the attack, The mothers of
oroupy children should bear this in mind
and always keep the remedy at hand. 1t
is also the best medicines in the world for
colds aud whooping cough. For sale at
as and so cents per bottle by G w, Mar
shall, Druggist, Milford, Del, and ], W
Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
HOUSTON

Glad Tidings Day will be celebrated in
the NJ. E Church here next Sunday, Octo'
beo IT, Rev. Rawllns will preach In the
morning, Rev. T. E. Martindale in the after
noon at half-past two, and some minister
not vet decided upon at the evening service.
Three committees have been appointed to
attend to the following duties Providing
Tor the tabes, THINNING and the rePresen7
tations. 1t is designed that every family
will bring something to represent their &C
eupation The offerings will be laid on a
table In full view OF the congregation. This
Is a service that is new to us and will no
doubt attract considerable attention. Laws
Church is expected to take part in this sell
vice. 1t is proposed to take on this day
all the small collections in lump that this
circuit is apportioned with. Rev. Mar
tndale vii! oftielate at the afternoon SER ice
BY administering communion. Sunday
School will meet one hour earlier than usual.
An Invitation Is extended to all who may
have desire to attend these services Ep-
worth League at half past six in the even
Ing. Leader, Walter Jester Subject:
"The Friends of Christi or, The Circle Of
Duty"
Our farmers are very busy now.
The Misses Burris gave a social on Wed
nesday evening Of last week to the young
people.
Rev c. E. Jones, our recently appointed
pastor, Is very much liked by the people
Large audiedces attend to listen to his
preaching,
The Thursday evening prayer service =
heretofore un known for long time is
largely attended and much interest is mani
lfested
Mrs Nettie Cole of near Haekensack, N
j, returned home with her children on
Tuesday last after an extended visit with
her mother Mrs. NJ. j. Alderman.
Mr.. S. w. Townsend and wife spent a
few days of this week with their son in
Baltimore
Mrs. Foulk and daughter, Of Milford,
spent last Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs
Richardson.
Miss Stevenson, Of Milford was enter
tanned by Miss Ida johnson last Sunday.
Mr. R Graham, and family, spent a
portion of last week with his brother at the
Mispilion Lighthouse
Miss Stella Townsend and Aida Satter-
field attended the Sunday School Conveu-
ton at Doyer last week.
Messrs c. H Armour and Lieppie, Of
Reading Pa. are expected this week by Mr..
| S H. Armour, who will entertain them a
few days X
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Half-Fare to Washington, D. C. and Re-
turn.

On account of the Annual Encampment of
the Union Veteran Legion, 10 be held at
Washington, d. c October I4-I7, the B. &
o. R. R. will sell excursion tickets to Wash,
inetou at one fare for the round trip from
ali points on its lines. From Pittsburgh,
wheeling, RaTketsbNrg and points east
thereof tickets will be sold October w. -
aud "A and be valid for return passage until
October 2sth, inclusive.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09

THE Sussex County Institute will TINS
wear be held in the New Armory Hail.
now in course of construction. A more III
terestiug program is promised this year
than ever before aud Professor King, VINO
so charmed everybody last year will en-
tertaim f3lI day aud an evening at this
Institute. EyeTV teseher iu Sussex county
and every scholar, too, shopia stteRd THIS
Institute. Prof. Knowles is determines
10 excel all previous efforts at entertain
ment and instruction at this Institute
Program will be announced at an early
date but arrangements should be made TO
attend all the sessions, both day aud
night.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
Reader

A wonderful opportunity TO have your
home made cheerful and fragrant with
the perfume Of beautiful flowers through
out The coming winter, is offered by VIM.
Elliot & Sons, seedsmen, 54 Dey St, N
Y. Established IS45. This firm. whom
we know to be perfectly reliable, offer
collection of So choice winter Towering
bulbs. in ten varieties, ipclgding the Gel
ebrated Easter Lily, Hyaciuths, Tulips
sc alone valued at $3.50, in connection
with subscription to American Garden
ing, standard journal for flower growers,
Send the above 6rm a postal card and
they will give y@u full particulars by re-
turn Of mail This offer will not be re
peaLed.
Milford chronicle., 1896-10-09
mILEoxD omuuom DInnorosY

Sunday SchOolat the Chapel. on Second Street,
South, at ? p. m, Sunday School Prayer meeting,
arst Sunday Ia every month
Baptist Church, Sscond-street, moth. regular
Services ~ 1890 a. m. and Z p. m Sunday school
at 900 AN. Prayer Meet ng-.W ednesday Evening.
ME-, Church, on railroad Avenue. services
At l0.3Ia. m. aud 200 p. m. Rev. DR.. Mariindale
Pastor. Sunday school at 200 p N. Prayer
Meeting, Thursday evening at 100 O'Clock.
Presbyterian Church. corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets, South Milford. services al 10. 81
a m. and Z . 10 .. m. Rev. II l.. Bunsteln Pastor.
Sunday School At 90 p. m Prayer Meeting at
7'45 o'clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church-Episcopal.- Services--Snndays,
Holy Eucharist, 1880 a. M; Mathis, Ltany,
Sermon, 1880 q. m; Choral: Evensong ,ch0raD
$50 p m. On the pssv sunday In each
month theIe is q higlr celebration Of the Holy
Eucharist after MaEnns. at II a. m. Sunday
School at 2 p. M. faoly Baptism s administered
on any SUNDAY 1ternoon after O'Clock. Saint
DAYS. HoIs14achrrist, $50 a. M; Mathis, 10
No.: Re.Sasong 1850. The church is free and
1.-THE Lords Table is spread every Lords Day
morning IN Grange Hall over the pOstOfhce 1t 10 y
people.