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Evening journal., 1896-12-31
SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS
SEVERAL CELEBRATIONS OF
CHRISTMAS HELD WITH APPRO-
PRIATEEXERCISES LAST NIGHT.

RIATEEXERClSES LAST NIGHT.
The Sunday school of West Presby-
terian Church held its Christmas enter
tainment in the basement of the
church last night Inc rooms were
very attractively decorated and were
crowded. A very pleasing program
was rendered. 1t included singing by
the school; a recitation, Jericho Bob, -
by Miss Alice Robertson; recitation,
Christmas That Was Year Ago." by
Miss May Herring; an address by
Walter Carver. The little ones were
each given a box of candy, and hot
chocolate and cake were served.
Union NJ. E. Sunday school held a
unique Christmas entertainment last
night. The cantatas The Happiesi
Day" and Little Christmas Pilgrims
were rendered by the scholars.
The R. e. Church Of the Covenant
Sunday school also held its Christmas
entertainment last night The room
was very tastefully decorated, and an
enjoyable program, which included the
cantata STORY of the Star" was given
A very attractive program was given
in the basement of st. Andresvs S p. r.
Church last night Rev. Charles e.
Murray and Bishop Coleman delivered
addresses.
The Sunday school classes Of Miss
Clara Hall and Miss Lille Taylor OF
Union M. T.. Church were entertained
last night by the teachers.
Bishop Coleman made a brief address
at the Christmas entertainment OF
Trinity p. e. Church, which was given
in the chapel last night. An excellent
program of musical and literary selec-
tions was rendered. II included two
very pleasing piano solos by Miss Nan
ME Fell.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
ONE CENT.
A NOTED THIEF CAPTURED.
DOCKET OF MUNICIPAL COURT
FILLED THIS MORNING WITH
WELL-KNOWN VICTIMS.

WELL-KNOWN VICTIMS.
That the Police Department is doing
all in its power to cope with the many
robberies which have occurred in this
city recently is proved by the arrest of
Charles Seeney, alias Harper, a colored
crook OF Philadelphia. Last night
Seeney entered the res s.dence of w. G.
Martin. No. 1927 Adams street, and
stole three overcOats. When the rob-
berry was discovered the police were
notified. and in less than thrifty min
utes Seeney was arrested on the coast
by Officer Riley.
This morning in Municipal Court
Secney was held in $500 bail for fur
ther hearing. as Detectives McVey and
Witsil have charges against him OF
robbing the house OF John r. Carswell
last June. He was held in 81 900 bail
on this charge. Several other charges
will be preferred against him. This IS
an important arrest, as the police think
that Il will have tendency to break
up the many thefts which have occurred
in this city lately.
William Patton, a sailor on board of
the United States steamer Lancaster.
was arrested yesterday by Detectives
McVey and Witsil and officer Shields
on the charge Of larceny Patton is on
a furlough and while here he secured
board of Henry Hennicke No. COS East
Fourth street. IL Is alleged that he
stole a coat two knives and a muffler
He was held in 5000 bail for the upper
court
Archie Johnson, colored. was fined
$40 and costs for an assault and bat
terry on Florence Winchester
Matilda McHugh, a relic OF "Ould
Ireland. drunk. was ordered to be sent
TO the Howard Home in Philadelphia
Charles Benson. colored, was fined
$50 and costs for assault and battery
ON Christopher Blooser on Christmas
eve Frederick Ellsor, who attempted
to act as peace-maker, had one finger
bitten on
John Joyce. a neatly dressed young
man, was fined s. and costs for dis
turbing a religious meeting at Third
and King streets last night.
Seeney was positively Identified this
morning as the man who robbed the
house OF Mr. Carswel
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
LEGAL rIOEs

NEW CASTLE COUNTY. IS. THE
State Of Delaware. To the Sheriff of New
Castle County, Greeting:
WHEREAS. George Il. Hilyard. by
his petition to the Judges OF our Superior
Court, filed in the office of the Prothono-
tary of said Court in and for New Castle
County, for the cause of complaint
therein alleged. has made application TO
our said Judges that a decree may be
pronounced dissOlVing the marriage eN-
isting between the Petitioner and Jessie
Hilyard.
We, Therefore Command You. as your
predecessor was commanded. That you
summon Jessie Hilyard, that she be
and appear before the Judges of our said
Court at the next term thereof, to be
held at Wilmington on Monday. the LET
day of February next. TO answer the al
legations of the said petitioner. George
E. Hilyard. according to the Act OF
Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided. and also TO do and receive what
the Court shall then and there consider
concerning her in this behalf as TO the
Court shall seem meetand consistent wi u
I3s biS. provisions OF the SAID Act OF Assem-
And have you then there this writ
WITNESS the Honorable Charles B.
twenty-third day OF November, A. d.,
eighteen hundred and ninety-siX.
VICTOR r. WOOLLEY Prothonotary.
Issued December 80. 1896.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. SS.. THE
State OF Delaware To the Sheriff Of New
Castle County, Greeting:
WHEREAS. Pierre Paul Gaulin, by
his petition to- the Judges OF our Superior
Court filed I'm the Office of the Prothono-
tary OF said Court in and for New Castle
County, for the cause Of complaint
therein alleged. has made application "a
our said Judges that a decree may be
pronounced dissolving the marriage ex-
isting between the Petitioner and Chris
tine Gaulin.
We Therefore Command You as your
predecessor was commanded That YOU
summon Christine Gaulin. that she be
and appear before the Judges OF our said
Court at the next term thereof to bs
held at Wilmington. on Monday. the is
day OF February next. to answer the al
legations OF the said petitioner. Pierr,
Paul Gaulin, according to the Act o
Assembly in such case made and pro
vided. and also to do and receive wha
the Court shall then and there consde
concerning her I'm this behalf as TO tn
Court shall seem meetand consistent witt
the provisions OF the said Act of Assem-
bly,
And have yon then there this writ
WITNESS the Honorable Charles +
Lore. Esquire. al Wilmington. III
twenty-third day of November, A. d
eighteen hundred and ninety-six.
VICTOR B. WOOLLEN. Prothonotary.
Issued December 81. 1896.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
OFFICERS ELECTED.
WILMINGTON ORGANIZATIONS Sc
LECT THEIR GOVERNORS FOR
SIX MONTHS.

Tho semi-annual meeting OF Friend
ship Lodge. No. 2l. Knights OF Pythias.
was held last night and these officers
were elected: Chancellor
A. ID. H. Faulkner, vice-chancellor,
Adam Bach prelate, William w. Sitter;
keeper of records and seals Thomas II.
Buckley; master of eXchequer Robert
NJ. McCaulley; master of finance. John
A. Orr; master of work l.. c. Grubb;
master-at-arms. Elmer G.. Smith; inner
guard, George II. Cornell outer guard
Richard Heritage
Delaware Lodge. No 349, German
Order of the Hamgari, which is twenty
two years old held it's semi-annua
election OF officers last night, with this
result: o. b.. f. Steinicken; T. b.
Christopher Seidel +. s.. Edward
Seidenberg: treasurer. Daniel Maier
trustees. Frederick W. Heiss, Johr
Maicr W. Schneider
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL INSPECTION

A large number Of prominent VII
mington people assembled at the Della
ware Industrial School for Girls yester-
day afternoon at the invitation of the
managers, and were delighted with the
excellent showing of the inmates of the
school. A very enjoyable program of
songs and recitatiCns was rendered by
the girls. Bishop Coleman delivered
an address in which he stated that the
school should receive the support of
the people of the state, as its doors are
open to girls from any part of Della
ware. The visitors were exceedingly
pleased with the fine display of needle
work and cookery made by the girls.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
INsuRANcE MEN Will oRGANIzI

Several life insurance agents met last
evening and effected an organization.
S. NJ. Knox. George c. Marshall, George
A. Maxwell. Frank Woolley and w. II.
Smalley were named as a legislative
committee. The General Assembly
will be asked to pass bill concerning
rebating on policies On next Thurs
day evening permanent organization
will be effected Milton II. Hawkins,
w. b. Lieberman. w. NJ Pyle and j A.
McKeever were appointed a committee
on organization.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
TRANSFERRED TO HER OWNERS.
BARGE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
COMPLETED BY THE JACKSON
AND SHARP COMPANY.

The steam barge City Of Philadel-
phia, built by the Jackson and Sharp
Company for the Commonwealth
Transportation Company. of Philadel-
phia, has been turned over to her own
ers. She will ply on the outside route,
being too large for the inland water
way between Philadelphia and New
York.
The barge is 100 feet long, 26 feet
beam, and 10 feet depth of hold. She
is fitted up with all modern improve
ments for freight-carrying, sea-going
barges, including electric lighting.
The hull was built by the Jackson
and Sharp Company, while the ma
chinery was constructed by Neafe &
Levy, of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
CLUBS PROSPEROUS CONDITION.

Charles j. Campbell, Receiver Of
Tax as John r. Dickey and Deputy Re
corder OF Deeds Edwin A. Read. will
hold the election at the Young Mems
Democratic Club on next Wednesday,
with Mr. Campbell as judge. The polls
will open at 3 and close at 10. The an
nual reports of the financial secretary
will show the club TO be in a most
prosperous condition. with i52 active
members.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
DENNIS NOLAN RuRIEn.

Dennis Nolan. of Chester, who fell
dead of heart disease in ST Annes r.
c. Church on Sunday morning, was
buried in Chester yesterday. Requiem
mass was celebrated in ST. Michael's
Church, in that city, by Father Tim
mons. Several Wilmingtonians at
tended the funeral.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
TMO MORE ROBBERIEs.

Some unknown thief entered the yard
of Mrs. Hannah Butler, of No. 217 JEFF
ferson street, Tuesday night and stole
the family wash. which had been lefton
the line during the night to dry. The
residence of Police Officer Manion, No.
200 Washington street. was also vis-
tied, and one table cloth. white
spread. and several pieces Of under
wear taken
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.

The colored people of Wilmington
and vicinity will tomorrow celebrate
the thirty-fourth anniversary OF Eman-
cipatiOn Proclamation. but no such
celebration as was a feature of the day
several years ago has been arranged.
Services will be held, however. in Gill
bert Presbyterian. Shiloh Baptist and
Bethel A. NJ. r. churches At night
services will be held a. the latter
t.nurch
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
MISSIONARY TO LEcrrRE.

Al Second Baptist Church on Sunday
night. Rev. Frank S. Dobbins will de-
liver a stereopticon missionary lecture
on the subject, Prom the Land of the
Rising Sun to the Dark Congo" The
lecture is an interesting account of
missionary life in Japan, China,
Barma, India, and the Congo. The lee
tnre is free
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
BILL WILL BE PRESENTED.

At some future meeting of the Board
of Education, the bill to authorize
military drill in the public schools of
this city, will be presented. Deputy
Collector of Port Ayars said yesterday
that the matter will not be pushed IL it
will incur irregularity in a child's edu-
cation. But / believe it would prove
a benefit to the child. the city. state
and the country at large" he con-
cluded.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
DO YOr EAr HAM2

our California Hams are all that could
be desired in size. quality and price. They
are carefully selected. sugar-cured in the
most approved manner. weight about TO
. lbs. each. and price only 5i2c. 10. We So
licit a trial.
Salt Fitch. 7c. H.
Pure New Goldfish. 4i4c. lb.
Pure Cider Vinegar. l5c gallon.
We have such a lot of bargains to tell
you about and so little space here that
we ask you to come to our store and see
them. All our prices marked in plain fig
ures. HUTCHINSON'S CASH STORE,
Northeast Cor Sixth and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
TO SUCCEED THE HENDERSON.

The steam freight barge City of Phil
adelphia. just finished by the Jackson
and Sharp Company, Will take the
place of the freight steamer Lizzie
Henderson, which was engaged for
some time in bringing scrap iron TO
the Diamond State Iron Works.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31

protection of the travelling public) and
said sidewalks shall be left in the same
condition when said work is finished
as they were found before said work
was begun, and for what length OF time
said sidewalk shall be kept in said
condition, etc.
Very respectfully,
CITY Solicitor.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
BOARD OF TRADE BANQUET.

Great preparations are being made
for the coming banquet of the Board
of Trade The governor and staff have
been invited and will attend The ban
quet will be held January u, at the
Clayton House.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
EPWORTH CHORUS SINGS To-
NIGHT

Epworth chorus rehearsed last even
ing for its concert in Grace Church
next Saturday night. The selections
will consist of anthems and glees. The
chorus will sing at the Musical Insti-
tute, No. 1903 Market street. tonight.
at the reception to be given the new
vocal instructors there. A number OF
other musical features will also figure
on tO-nights program.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
REAL Estate.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.-A two
and one-half-story modern residence, To-
Gated at Newark. Del, convenient to
railroad station. Nine rooms and three
more easily partltloned on third floor
Bath hot and cold water and hot water
heating. Lot 60x2O0. Beautiful lawn and
shade. fruit trees. etc. VIII sell or eX-
change for city property. Address n. >.
GOLDEY, Eighth and Market streets,
Wilmington Del
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
No1IrEs

- o. 49,
NOTICE is hereby given that ON satur-
at 10 o'clock. a. m. at the County Court
House. i'm the city OF Wilmington, State
OF Delaware application will be made to
Hon. lgnatius G.. Gruhh. associate judge
of the Superior Court OF said state. for
the Incorporation OF THE Sunday Break
fast Mission
MEDFORD II. CAHOON.
Attorney for Proposed lncorporators.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will apply to the Legislature
ST it's next session, FOR divorce from
her husband, Walter w. Blackburn
JENNIE BLACKBURN.
Wilmington, Del December p, 1896
NOTICE is hereby given that tho un-
oerslgned will apply 10 the Legislature
az It's next session. for "A divorce from
her husband William J Ttl; ,,
Wilmington. Del. Dec. III 1896.
ELECTION
Central National Bank.
Wilmington. Del, Dec. IL, 1896.
Ine annual election for directors of this
bank viii be held at the banhdng-hOuse,
on Tuesday, January L. 1897, between the
hours of u o'clock m. and o'clock d. m.
II. 4. RuMFORD. Cashier
NOTICE is hereby given that at the
next session of the General Assembly
intend TO prefer a petition for an abso-
Montesi MARY E MONTESI.
Wilmington. Del, December 4. 1896.
NOTICE is hereby given that the un
al it's next session for a divorce from he
husband, Charles w. Dellop.
ELLA DELLOP.
Milmington, Dec. 5. 1896.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
pncKEr-ROoK sNATCHER.

Mrs. Clara a. Roberts, of No. 1907
Kirk avenue. had her pocket-book
snatched from her hand last night at
Eighth and Wollaston streets by an
unknown colored man. The police we're
notified, but have no clue on which 10
work.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
BUsIN Ness oPPoRrUNG lie 1.

PARTNER wanted with $500 cash in
good-paying Office business. with or
without services. Money can be doubled
first three months. Good opportunity to
right party. Full particulars in personal
interview Address ii. c.. Journal Office.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
WANTED

wANTED-Students to learn Bookkeep-
ing, Shorthand, Typewriting. Banning
Arithmetic, Writing, Spelling, Quick Fig
uring, etc, at Goldey College, Sth and
Market SITS. Day and Evening Sessions
Graduates aided to positions. Easy month
ly OF weekly payments, when desired. Cir
culars free. can or write.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
FoRcE oF MEN REDucED.

The construction of the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad tug Catawissa
and the rebuilding of p. a. B. Wide
ner's yacht Josephine have been nearly
completed at the Harlan and Hol-
lngsworth Company's shipyard, and
this has necessitated the reduction of
the force which has been employed on
them.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31

Do not waste your nickel for poor
beer. The same amount will get YOU
a glass of Lengel's Bavarian. which has
no superior.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
HER ARM pIsLocATEp.

Mrs. Mary McKaig Of No. 500 Lom-
bard street. slipped and fell yesterday
in the yard of her home and dislocated
her right arm at the shoulder. DR..
Tomlinson reduced the fracture
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-A boy to learn barbering;
one with experience preferred. Nicholas
Koerner, Col Maryland avenue.
WANTED D.-Corresponding agents in
every town to report on parties opening
or refitting any kind Of store OF saloon.
Good man can make 5000. The r. Roths-
childs Sons Co., Ave D., 4 10th ST. ~ Y.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
WANT 10 SUCCEED CHAMBERS.

The term Of President Samuel Cham
bers. OF the Street and Sewer Depart
ment. will expire on April i, and Mayor
Jenerls will appoint his successor.
Among the candidates are Professor
a. S. Webster, James McGlinchy, Will
liam H. MCCARTHY, Colonel William B.
Norton, Michael Donahoe and NJ ID.
MurDhev
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
BUsINEss oARD..

LADIES' coats altered and repaired al
Kings. No. 6l5 Orange street.
SEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson. $500 The Singer.
1880. Domestic $500. Standard $500
Household, $500. other makes at Si6 SIS,
$40. Oak or walnut. Yen years guaran-
tee.
Sold at 800 per week.
Second-hand machines at $500 up. Re-
pairing. 80 cents.
j. II. O'DONALD.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31

Ask your bother for the genuine.
old-time. pure and wholesome lager
Deer There is not one bottler who has
not got &. We are speaking about
Lengels Bavarian Beer.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
No. 1922 Kirkwood street. house and
store, 9 rooms and bath Sz3.
Nos. 1303-09 Linden ST., rooms, bath, 3lO.
No. III Lincoln street. rooms bath, $40.
Nos. 725-727 Warner ST., rooms. bath, 81.
No. 1226 Lodge street g rooms. bath, 50.
Nos. 1205-1211 Pleasant street, rooms
and bath. s..
No. 2OS East 22d street. rooms. 81.
No. 706 Curlett street rooms, 81.
No. 72i =. 1lth ST.. Z rooms. BATH 81.
No. w. nth street, ii rooms. bath. SIS.
No. 3i5 South Van Buren, ST., 3 rooms IS.
No. 1927 Madison St, rooms, bath, IS.
No. SIS Locust street. rooms, s..
HENRY HOPES,
S23 Market street.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
TO WORK AMONG THE UNSAVED.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES TO
UNITE IN A WEEK OF PRAYER
AND EVANGELICAL MOVEMENT.

Next week, beginning with Sunday
morning all the Presbyterian churches
of Wilmington will unite in holding a
week of prayer and in a movement to
reach the unsaved and bring them into
nc church.
The week Of prayer will end on Sun
day. January 10. with sacramental SER
vices in nearly all the churches. But
it is more than probable that the SER
vices will continue under the head of a
united evangelical movement of all the
Presbyterian churches.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
Try lOc. bottle Of Brazilian Balm.

ENROLL NOW AT GOLDEY COL
LEGE.
Eighth and Market streets. Practically
no classes. instruction i'm book-keep-
ing. banking. shetland. typewriting.
quick calculations, short methods and
English branches. Adults and youths
attend. Many ladies.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31

Look out for l.engel's signs, for
where you see them you will get the
best beer.
Evening journal., 1896-12-31

The condition of the sidewalk on
Eighth street near Orange is very bad
Evening journal., 1896-12-31
OFFICE. SEVENTH AND KING.

H. T. Sergeant, dealer in coal and
wood. Large pea coal for family use.
Hickory wood foropen CRATES. Phone 545.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-27
SUMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT Or THE
Third Judicial District of the State OF
Utah, county of Salt Lake.-Sue Z. Ebert,
plaintiff, VS. J; NJ Kennedy Zen Neiiie
-Summons.-The state of Utah sends
greeting TO ]. NJ. Kennedy, Nellie Ken
nedy, and Agnes Poland defend
ants.-You are hereby required to
appear in an action brought against
you by the above named plaintiff
in the district court of the Third judicial
District of the state of Utah, and to
answer the complaint filed therein within
ten days exclusive of the day of service)
after The service on you OF this summons
If served within this county; or. if
served out of this county but in this dis
trict, within twenty days; otherwise
within forty days-or judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you, accord
ing to the prayer of said complaint. The
said action is brought TO have judgment
against defendant j. NJ. Kennedy, in
the sum OF $500, with interest at l per
cent. per month from February r. 1896.
for $50 attorneys fees, and costs of suit;
alleged to be due on certain promis-
sorry note, executed by said defendant 70
plaintiff, May Il, 1891, Tor 800 with interest
from date at l per cent. per month
same being due and wholly unpaid save
interest to February Il, 1885,: and being
secured by a mortgage of cen date on
premises hereinafter described executed
by defendants Kennedy to plaintiff; to
have the usual decree of this court for
the lOTSClOSuTe Oh SSl-u anu Sd4e
of said premises to satisfy the amount of
such Judgment; in accordance with the
practice of this court; TO have a de-
ficiency judgment against defendant j.
M. Kennedy; to have claim of defendant
Poland declared subsequent to that OF
plaintiff-and for other relief; said prem
ises are described as follows, to-wit
Commencing at a point 3.8 rods 5. anc
500 rods w. of center Of section 8, town
ship 1 south. range 1 west, S. L. NJ.
thence south 46 rods, thence east 81
rods; thence north As rods. thence ives
34.S rods to beginning, situate in Salt
Lake county, Utah. And you are hereby
notified that If you fail TO appear and
answer the said complaint as above re-
quired, the said plaintiff will apply TO tht
court for the relief demanded therein.
Witness, the honorable judges
and the seal of the district cour
OF the Third judicial district, II
(seal.) and for the state of Utah, this &c
day Of June in the year of oul
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-six.
C, E STANTON, Clerk.
By ]. H. SPRAGUE. Deputy Clerk.
| Williams, NanCott & Sutherland, At
| torneys for plaintiff
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-27

today was practically monopolized by
the industrial shares Sugar led the
market and figured for over one half
of the aggregate dealings.
The railway list was practically neg
lected, but was mildly irregular.
The general market opened a shade
higher adj around and was helped by
Improvement in the London market
and a moderate foreign inquiry for the
international shares. The weakness in
the industrials soon checked the rising
tendency and concessions occurred
which carried prices shade below yes
terday's closing figures. In the last
hour covering caused a rally to a frac-
ton above last nights final sales.
Railway bonds were irregular, with
an easier tendency in the speculative
issues. The losses noted were mainly
fractional, and conspicuous improve
menfs were recovered in a few bonds
The sales We're $50. 600
Government bonds were inclined to
sag. the new tours reacting &c. Deal
ings We're $4,000. Silver certificates
quiet with transactions of $4,000 at
69A @69ss.
Money on call easy at 11k92 per cent. F.;
last loan. 2; closed, 11a@2
Prime mercantile paper, 465k per
cent.
Sterling exchange steady, with actual
business i'm bankers bills at 4.SS14. ssh
for demand and 4.S7Q4S7A for sixty
days.
Posted rates, 4SS@4SSA; commercial
bills, 4.S6A