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The Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
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Jerome Bradley of New York, representing Sussex-Midland, visited Georgetown and Dover to seek a charter extension from Dover to Lewes for his railroad, opposed by J. & B. officials. Bridgeville residents strongly support the project, suggesting one track could suffice if terms are agreed.
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Jerome Bradley of New York, interested in the Sussex-Midland, was in Georgetown while the J. & B. railroad officials were here this week. He has been spending some time in Dover in the interest of his company, asking for an extension of the charter from this town to Lewes. Of course the J. & B. men are opposing this. It would seem that one track should be sufficient if the companies can agree to terms etc. Most of the people in and around Bridgeville are strong advocates for the building of the road.
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Georgetown
Event Date
This Week
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opposition from j. & b. officials; strong advocacy from people in and around bridgeville
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Jerome Bradley of New York, interested in the Sussex-Midland, was in Georgetown while J. & B. railroad officials were there this week. He spent time in Dover seeking an extension of the charter from this town to Lewes. J. & B. men oppose this. One track should suffice if companies agree to terms. Most people in and around Bridgeville advocate for building the road.