Delaware County Daily Times from Chester, Pennsylvania • Page 5

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i i- I'hihuielpiiia for Chester at 7, 740. u.y, a.3«, 4, 4JU, 4.45, 3.15, -J5. 3t p. an. 5.48, 1 ri 10.13, w.o« a.

1.48, '4 10.1s p. m. Chester for Wilmington at SJK, 8.42, tl- J-l-'t 5 "-32. i i i "tVivi- Wilmington for Chester at 6JH, 8.10.9. 'i a 4 5.4*;.

7.ai».».4« p. m. Lt-i Chester for Sew York at 2Jti, 10.13, a. J.I flutter for Baltimore at 8.01 a. 4 p.

in-, 12.10 midnight. "j' Washington at 8 07 a. i 1-'. 10 midnight. rh-u-r lor Delaware Railroad at 8.42 1- 1MXH1, 5.4« 111.

SUNDAY TRAINS. i Philadelphia for Chester 8JO a. in. 1 'lu-ster for Philadelphia at 8.53 a. 3411,7 to.isp.

m. "i eav Chester Jor Wilmington at 9.21 a. 12.10 midnight. I Chester for Baltimore and Washing- i' at 10 midnight. Wilmington for Chester at 8.10 a.

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I Chester for Port Deposit at 7.47 a. i p. in. I Chester for Oxford at 7.47 a. m.

,3.11, -'iii m. t.c- a riu-Mer for Cliadd's Ford at 7.47 a. 1 1, p. I I.vave Chester for Oxford, Saturday's only, p. in- train for Oxford at 0.21 a.

in. Oyu MERCHANT ing is the text of the joint resolution introduced by Mr. Wtrd iu the House of Representatives: WIIEKEAS, The marine of this country was nearly i- during the late rebellion; and, WHKKKAS The ration of our commercial marine, constituting as it does one of the most efficient m-ans for defense in t'me of war, is of great ational importance and essential to the man 'enance of our position as a first-class and, Whereas, the International Postal Congress which will convene iu Paris during the year 1S7S, will afford superior opportunities tor the collection of useful relating to this important interest, without incurring any additional expense to tlie Government; therefore it molted, That the President of tlie United States be directed to instruct the delegates from the United States to collect and report to the President, for transmission to Congress, all information and statistics bearing upon the mode in which foreign governments have assisted in establishing and sustaining commercial marines of their respective nations. The resolution was referred to tlie Com- jinittee on Foreign II Union, Dec. 1 1.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12,1877, Al IXTEXLIUEXfK- 1) -p, are becoming plentiful. Ex-Mayor Larkin reads a great deal. Captain Boone doesn't go about muc'i. Hyatt will be active or be nobody. Maiiy people walk the streets late at night.

Wilson seldom conies up to tstal raids are injuring the writinc paper trtJe. j. V. Madam's whereabouts is still a wysyry. Are you soing on the next Harvest Home exi Tui keys are said to very plentiful in th.s county.

These moonlight nights are productive of love making. The ice mm aie bt-siiming to consider doubtful. Mr.yor Fonvood looks younger than he il ten years ago. Hawkins has been merciful to the po )i- far this winter. ulge Clajton they say tells a good story eute; tabling manner.

Lt-njamin Gartsiile is hale hearty liis NJ years. Dougherty will lecture iii Holly to-iiiutRiw (-veiling. is .1 tor officer Stewait 'u any length of time. li.tl)Ii"5 havi entered the Phila" a now in progress. i).

has been in the news; ess for 40 years, more or less. aucnt of (JafT, Fleisclnnan is kept busy supplying he silil that the Students" i i i i i course diil not pay. Help i i that the milk men are villiiied; i they usf than "j) tl.i' it-sail. A siibsciiption to tilt; A'li'iH'titi' and useful Christmas pre' i- only i tin! Mibjeet if lecttue in Holly Tree, evening. i i to-morrow evening, tn ihiuiiiicd.

Daniel Dougln-ity is lecturer. that some grinders 1 day. Wonder if that is the 'In diess so -aiiv all the property on Market tercet i Mivetand'theP. W. I).

U.K. i-. by has been flagman at the rn-sinj; the K. II. i i years, and theie never ha" .1 t.i:.i! aiTidiMit theie.

a ciiinpositi-ir and "lii' liis apprenticeship to- lia-. iiecn a good ai id taithiul ap- i- ij.x.d workman. i I. i i i 'K auctioneer, sold the taim in ihe late Taylor Nichols, located township. Chester rounty.

Delawaie county. i il from Wihninston on made a laid up in Birmingham. i i From John they 4' i iiiishels of whoa: and oats. i i i mill, near by, they took a iho Drinton farm they 'i her lot of wheat and i track of them, and jn- ue them, and on their ai- eves wen: taken in charge t'-r iiial. ho i a than most, folks says thai sood.

a babyishav- i i teething, as to lie that baby's neok. i i i i number, nine no are to be sheep's 'liogx' nor heifers' teeth will ''p's tii-th. rejioat, and the will thn.ugh the gums 'he Oregon glided down the M.nidAy. 1 i and shoes, go to i to buy ere at Soi'xii CHESTEI: culvert across Third street at Messrs, lioberts and Coppock's mill is being repaired. Kev.

D. M. Gordon, Col. X. L.

Yarnall and others aie about organizing a lodge of Good Templars in the borough. The offensive odor arising from soap boiling will no longer pregnate the atmospheie of South Chester, Council having issued orders abolishing soap-boiling establishments. This borough is sadly in need of lamps on Third and Second streets. The Sunday school connected with tfce Baptist church propose giving an entertainment of tableaux, declamations, iu the church on Friday evening, December 14th. It is the intention of the School Board at Seventh and Lamokiu streets, in the spring.

Should the borough Council succeed in effecting an exchange of property with the School Board, then the former" body will erect a handsome building for council chamber and lock-up. Our building inspector does not charge for a permit for a building for manufacturing purposes. Cunrr continued in session yesterday, and the following cases were disposed of: ieorge McCall vs. John F. ported yesterday.

Verdict for plaint iff for $133.91. Henry Taylor vs. George D. action of replevin to recover possession of personal property consisting of machinery and other articles at Tusoarora Mills, in Upper Darby, alleged by the plaintiff to have been sold to him by the defendant under agreement. The defence alleged a purchase at sheriffs sale, which nullified the agreement and vested perfect title in him.

The case occupied all day, the testimony closing at 3 o'clock. C. and Jolm Dolman for plaintiff, J. M. Urooinall and A.

L. Smith fur defendant. A A the piesent moon becomes full we look for a grand raccoon and "possum hunt. The Racket Night Hunting club will give the first annual raccoon and "possum hunt at the above time. They will board an evening train and go to Claymont.

where they will commence their sport up Naaman's creek, wending their way homeward taking in all the quadrupeds they may come across. The following is the list of officer's chosen for the evening: Guide, John Flower: Master of Hounds, Jacob Stewait; Whipper-in, C. C. Eyre: 'Possum Carriers, Geo. Brown and Win.

Itump, assisted by a coips of colored subordinates. They are to have a great many houmls for the occasion, two or three coming from Smyrna, Del. Much hilarity is anticipated and "ame in abundance. Philadelphia, mmfcaadise to F. b.

Baker. Schr. Olive Crosby, Hutchinsoo. 21 dan from Black River, with logwood to JT. i M.

Sharplese. A PLEASANT EVEXIXC Last evening the Misses Campbell a small company of friends at their residence on Broad street. Music ami dancing occupied the evening, and sumptuous refreshments were indulged in by all with much enjoyment. UVSTEIJS Large quantities of oysters are shipped from Chester to all parts of the country Christmas times, as piesents. Some ot them run only 150 to a barrel, and their arrival at homes wliere shell -oysters are a rarity creates quite an excitement.

SHERIFF'S The office fixtures and law books of J. V. Maginn, was exposed to Sheriffs sale yesterday afternoon. The entire paraphraualia netted $325. Most of the legal fraternity are jubilant this morning over their bargains.

DKSEKTEU His West India Dick Wi 1 11 up bis igllt tl Middle ward and gone to stevedoring. He says he wislies the newspaper men to let him alone now, siu.e he given up public life. Another car load or two of Belgium blocks were received on Ker- 1m street this morning, but they are of inferior quality, that is in finish, and when the street is completed it will e-iual to some old corduroy road. CiiEEK Fru. OF BOATS Last night more boats were iu the creek than there have been for a long time.

You could walk over the stream in two or three places by stepping from boat to boat. The shipment of oysters and coal is very heavy at this time. STAKTED Ui-- The print works, at Ed- dystoue, started up on Monday, and yesterday they bad 89 cases of goods' at the wharf ready for the steamer to take to Philadelphia. Their facilities for lurningoiit goods are certainly great. conalit of a tobacco bojt, knife, and whukey flask, all of elaborate workmanship and heavy weight.

A number of tte mem- ben of this club who reside in Media, went to Suffolk Park on Monday last, to take put iu the sports announced for that day. --Media beats Chester in the waj of a post-office building. --Tramps are numerous and impudent. --At the Charter House, on Monday last, Edward A. Price, assignee of the estate of lion.

Sketchley Morton, offered for sate a number of shares of the Delaware County National Bank, which averaged $137 per share; also thirtwn of stock in Fanner's market, which realized about $88 per share. Delaware county men were purchasers for the most. H. Green, of Media, auctioneer. --The stage lines are proving a benefit to Chester tradesmen.

Quite a number of Media people go to Chester now to do their shopping, and the people residing on the route between Media and Chester take advantage of the low fare to do most of their marketing in the latter place. --About one o'clock on every Sunday tliere alights from the West Chester train at Media, a young lady carrying a roll of paper, books, etc. She as if time was money, and she a speculator. Her visits are short, as she generally takes the o'clock train from Philadelphia, and proceeds westward, but they are as regular as a almanac eclipse. Who is she? People say she is either a female medicine-man, or a hunting retainers.

--It is rumored that Media is to have the pleasure of hearing Beecher. If the rumor is correct, she will beat Chester in the announcement, and may she beat West Chester in the audience. Tliat slight tickling in the throat and disposition to slight cough may be the precursor of years of suffering unless yon take Dr. BulI'M Cough Syrup, which never Price, 25 cents. night the Atlantic Dramatic Association produced for the second time, '-Cast, Adrift," a sensational play, written by John I).

Mitchell, of Chester. A fair-sized audience greeted them. Tlie South Chester Baptist Church Sunday school will give an entertainment Friday evening next, December 14th, consisting of tableaux, readings and iccitations. in the church curlier ot' Third and I. O.

j. lodge of c.iod Templars was last nisht instituted MsoemakerviHe. The following officers were installed: IV. C. V.

K. Powell; W. V. Jennie W. W.

s. W. James Willis: W. K. Mrs.

M. Berry W. M. Edward White: W. Mrs.

M. Willis W. II. H. Sallte Fisher: W.

L. H. Mrs. II. Neal.

The lodge fixed upon Tuesday evening as the time fur meetiiic. BIMIX.K.--The Count; Commissioners are renairins; the wooden bridge over Hcok creek. A new floor is being laid and other improvements made. The cloitu: of it up travel greatly, f'ir. usually, vehicles drive up to the biidqe before tliey are aware of it.

and then are pellH to drive back to Trainor's i in "i- der to -ei MAICUS Ilor-k. A ii'---The ways vacated by No. ITT are being cleared away. There however, no ship to 50 on them. Work on ships and 17' is pushed forward xufb the usual avidity.

The dry dock will not be completed a lone time. STIIM.KOX sturgeon lish- of Chester are getting ready to 8 re for Savannah, GaT. bySannaiy 1st, where they will commence operations and fish northward with the season, until they reach Kennebec river Fn Maine, which point wiil rf-ac-ii abo-it Ancnst. JT freighting business done by the steamer Mars was never heavier than at this time. This is one indication of prosperity, for business men do not want goods unless they can sell them.

AND STIIJ, THEY army of tramps is still on the move, and the question of what to do with these vagabonds, is almost as near a solution as it was several years ago. XKW FKX( Rev. A. T. Dobsou is having a pretty iron railing fence built around his yard at Third and Ulrich streets.

The work is being done by Thomas Francis, and very much beautifies the premises. Bom- body of James Frank Pierce, of this city, who was lost at the time of the wreck of the Huron, has been recovered and was buried on the beach, wear the scene rf the disaster. IIK congregation of the First Baptist church will give their new tor, A. 1). Thomas, a reception in the church on Thursday evening next.

employee of K. Mc'Col- lum this morning lacerated his hand in a manner while carry ins a barrel of kindling wood down into a cellar. J. Notlen. of the South ward, returned to his home last night from Europe, where he has spent two or months.

Dow.v.--This morning the wagon belonging to Ledward's mill bioke down i while being unloaded at that place. A building on Edgmont avenue, which recently fell down, is bull; tUr as the second story. Ti: tramj Walker's Club Tfoom lost night. o'clock, 1'. the iteaiiiship Indiana MEDIA ITKJIN.

--Tlie lecture delivered by ('apt. Carter. at the. Hall. Monday night last.

poorly attended, and the temperance can i i i i a i i from the lectures delivered during institute Week, entertainments of instruction and deserving merit, are seldom patronized by the people! and yet Media prides on Inch intellectual standing. --Which MARRIED. On the evening ofthemii by Rev. Joseph Welch. Mr.

James By ruin to Miss Mary Arthur. All of this city. SEW ADVEKTISKXEKT8. tureen Fifteenth and Walnut streets and scurora Hall, a coral sleeve button. The finder will liberally rewarded by returning It to S3K North Fifteenth street, or to this office.

Mimic, Tableaux, tteadinys, ItecUvtiow, MY THE South Chester Baptiit Sunday School, AT THE South Cheater Jfaptint Church, Corner Third and Jeffrey streets, ON FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. Hth, Admission, cents. Children, under 15 years. 1.1 cents. Doors open at 7, entertainment begins at deiiSit I XI A CO.

Wave opened an office at Market lor the pim-luiseand sale of JiKAI. KSTATK fxritsTMExr OF Mo.YKytf WAKK (XH XTY NEOL'ltlTlES, COX- AX1 T1IK HAD hKKTK: OTUDEXT8' UNION CHESTER DECEMBER IX Daniel Dongherty, Esq. Subject: DEC. W. W.

M.DAVIS. HALLS op TUR MOXTKXUMAM." COMMENCING AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Tirket, with reserved seat, without 39 at Todd's and Zook'a OR KALE--A FARM CONTAINING of Unit quality laud, In Ittti township of Upper Delaware county, Pm. Good neighborhood and healthy location. DlHtant from the city of Chester about two and About one mile from Thurlow station, on the Philadelphia.

Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. Well watered timbered. good. Tart of the purchaite money may remain secured OH the premises. Apply to B.

P. BAKER. Real Agent and Auctioneer, au 18 Market Hquare, Chester. Pa. 8AAC RICHARDS, I XAXDFACTURKX Or to purelia-e or larins, I locations, or I i i i or i i i i any inl'orniation relating thereto, are i it'-il call and vet- u-.

I I JONKS. rv of ALL WORKFIRST-CLASS. PIC TUR I-'roin i a i i to Sixe, J'lairi or I lav i iir i i i In-st tlie i we a 1 i i a i i i Io make i 1 i i I i A I as icar. EXTREKIN, THIRD :ir.sTf-:i:. i i i N' Piiiai-f I I A I I 1 I A A I i I i i i a i n-w.

Sotitli a i a i i i i a and K.stat A. TolUiy.Xff;. ll. THE CHESTER I OF i I Street, I A Killes had a stonily on Monday niirht la-M. '1 he company myjs CMiisiilt-rahle inonry ou ih'-ir i Jonn, they pureliased last vmniner.

and they were ome means by Avhioli tlie lobt could he liquidated. A ball, and minstrel performance were proposed, and the friends of each scheme of financial benefit, waxed warm in debate and ar- gr.nipnf. until jiersonal remarks took the place of legitimate argument. Vietween boib and men. No resignations as yet.

Sunday' schools for their holiday eotertai amenta. The Metho- idist Sowlay scboolwill have their annual, Christmas trw and school on WM; nesday evcninj, the 26lh iiut. T-Tbe Rose Tree Hunting Club neivett their awarded by the nutnafera of the late of They' 2 8.0Ttli*lni*OOD 1 for a Komi tenant for yoarboni4. 921 Mnrtangh's Improved Patent DUMB WAITER. This valuable Invention can be seen in almost any of the modern dwellings and hotels, together with many of Uw public and offices iii Philadelphia, New York, ami vicinity.

It ot working and security, with the utmost durability. INVALID SAFETY ELEVATORS A 8PK- CIALTY. HOISTING MACHINES OP ALL KINDS. and Hand Power.) CARRIAGE AND BASEMENT ELEVATORS. Full sized models can be seen the office any Ume.

For further information, call on or address ISAAC RICHABDS, No 2217 CHESTNUT STREET, ocU PHILADELPHIA. JI. ZOOK, NEWS DEPOT, No. XOG MAKKKT STRfrKT, Ar STORE, V'itlivnt on Inri'fil- jiKtdf by Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages and other Legal Papers prepared with cure. Flveilmr8 aboveUic 1'ont, i ALL.

THE NEWS OF THE DAY, 1 At the earliest moment i A L.HO, 1 WALL WlXVitW SI I AD EH, PICTURE FRAMKX AXJj i COKD. Fine Stationery and Gold A SPECIALTY. HOLIDAY GOODS TOR THE MILLJf.N. I I Ninety-Nine Cent Store, I I ilelW-tr ATC II WELRY, WATCHES, WATCHES, AM) HIJA'JGRWAIIE, AND i 104 West Third Street. for is Urup Store Tliir-l and I'enn.

CIGARS AND TOBACCO. a i i i i rilJIK PLAN I I for 71-e om- dollar for my trotilile. has My office it ri-niinsf ami ar- txTorniriK with that forret ient, and it is to ffnjxTOiblr to ret a had tenant. your jfomg To ttp, finely me wor'l I will give party ai. with the Ac.

I liave Rood par on my iuw. waiting A. COLLIER, i Stationer Am CARDneraiv, DEL. ox iNEWSPAFERr NEWSPAPER!.