The Bucks County Gazette (Bristol, Pennsylvania) September 9, 1875
Hulmeville and Vicinity
--- On Saturday last as Mr. Brinckloe was driving down main street, a part of the harness gave way, and the horse being unable to stop the carriage, began kicking; to this Mr. B. seriously objected, and as a prevention ran the horse into the fence, thereby destroying the structure and a large cedar post. The animal extricating himself from all encumbrances, walked complacently home, and waited patiently at the stable door for its master. The front-board of the carriage and the cedar post were considerably damaged. No other bones broken.
--- The colored camp meeting held at Langhorn's Hill, although only commenced last Saturday is attracting great crowds. The attendance last Sunday was unusually large; all day carriages were passing continually. Through the vigilance of our borough constable, the sale of intoxicating liquors was suppressed on that day, and good order prevailed.
--- On Thursday last Dr. Dingee, while passing the house of James Groom at Scott's corner, Benselem, was arrested by the cries of Mrs. Groom after him. He alighted hastily from his carriage and went into the kitchen of the house, whither Mrs. G. proceeded him. After closing the doors, she called, "James, we've got him now, the murderer," and immediately commenced an assault with the kitchen utensils as James did not appear; the doctor warded off the blows and effected a retreat. Fortunately, in his haste he left his horse unhitched, or the doctor's fate might have been decided, as the woman followed him close out of the house. Dr. Dingee was their physician during the sickness of their children, of which only one survives, and Mrs. Groom, laboring under a fit of temporary insanity, believes the doctor to have killed them.
--- The public school at this place opened on Monday last with a large attendance. Mr. Jesse H. Knight is the teacher.
--- Miss Mary Brinckloe's private school does not open until the first of October.
--Miss Flowers, daughter of Edwin Flowers, of Attleboro, has been appointed teacher at the Union school, in place of Mr. Rainsey, resigned.
--- Miss Hettie Lawrence, of Hulmeville, we are sorry to note is very ill.
--- Under a new regulation, which takes effect at the beginning of this term, the public school teachers of Bensalem township are to receive a salary which will make two dollars for each day. The school is now open.
-- Transcribed by Nancy Piper
The Bucks County Gazette (Bristol, Pennsylvania) September 9, 1875
Warminster Notes
--- At the regular monthly meeting of the Johnsville Building and Loan Association, held at their hall on Saturday evening last, six loans of $100 each, were disposed of as follows: Five loans to William J. Kirk, at twenty-five cents per loan, and one to John Mantz at the same price.
--- John Wilson, a highly respected citizen of Southampton, died at his residence on Wednesday, September 1st, of paralysis. Mr. Wilson had been disabled and confined to his home for a long time previous to his death. He was buried at Davisville Baptist Church, on Saturday afternoon last. The Eagle Lodge, Mo. 222, I.O. of O.F., of which he was a member, was in attendance at the funeral. Also members of Encampment from Richboro, of which he was also a member.
--- Comly Wood's valuable horse, which was stolen on the 27th of August has not yet been found. Additional reward has been offered by the Independent Horse Company of Hatboro.
One night last week several dwellings were broken into by burglars at Bridge Valley. Nothing of any value was taken except at the Post Office, which is kept by Nelson Decoursey. Some letters and loose change were carried away. Nothing has been heard of the thieves as yet.
--- Albert Mathis, of Warwick, is building himself a large dwelling house at his residence on the York pike, below Bridge Valley.
--- John Darrab, who resides above Hartsville, is having an addition built to his house.
--- Colored camp meetings still continue at Goentner's and Ramsey's groves, the largest audiences being obtained on Sunday afternoon and evenings. The camp at Goentner's grove is to continue some two or three weeks yet. Ramsey's grove presents a beautiful appearance by night, being lighted by torch lights, built about five feet from the ground and about four feet square.
--- The Odd Fellows intend to have a picnic at Goentner's grove on the afternoon and evening of September 15th, at 3 o'clock P.M. Music by Seddon's Orchestra of Frankford.
-- Transcribed by Nancy Piper
The Bucks County Gazette (Bristol, Pennsylvania) September 9, 1875
Doylestown and Vicinity
--- On Tuesday night of last week, while those who were seeking confort on some cool corner, were gazing on the starry firmament, the cry of a fight! A fight! Was heard. We learn that two young citizens of African descent were bruising and disfiguring each others heads and shins in a lively and effective manner. A women, yea two women were the bones of their contention. During the melee, no police and no constable were near to take into custody the destroyers of our public peace.
--- The Baptist Sunday school spent the greater part of Thursday, September 2d in Flack's grove near Carversville. The school has increased greatly during the last few years under the management of its Superintendent and Pastor, Rev. A. J. Hastings. The day was spent pleasantly by all.
--- The delegates to the Erie Convention started for that place on Saturday. They will support the Hon. Henry P. Ross for Governor.
--- From early morn till late at night the cry of "peaches!", "Peaches!" is heard in our town.
--- The Union camp of different denominations of religious Africans, was held on Saturday and Sunday last. About one thousand people were gathered on Sunday afternoon, one-tenth of whom were of African descent. The meetings will be continued during this week.
--- Because of the exceeding warmth of the atmosphere on last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the clinking of quoits was no longer heard here-abouts.
--- The public schools of the borough commenced last Monday.
-- Transcribed by Nancy Piper
Davisville Notes
--- On Saturday last the remains of our friend John Wilson of Southamptonville, were followed to the grave by his many sorrowing friends. For months past his health has been such that no hopes were entertained of his recovery.
--- Rev. Wm. H. Conrad, of the Baptist Church here, preached an address to young men on Sunday evening last, from the words, "Be sure your sins will find you out."
--- Judge Mercer of the Supreme Court, paid a flying visit to this section last week, and was the guest of the venerable General Davis, his father-in-law.
--- Miss Jennie Dingee of Philadelphia, who has been spending the summer at Joseph Hart's was unfortunate enough to lose her pocket book containing a small sum of money, and other property, valuable only to herself. The finder can easily ascertain her address and will please return the same.
--- Lafayette Beans formerly of this place, was buried at the old Southampton Church, on Saturday last.
-- Transcribed by Nancy Piper