Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-05-21

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was much more substantial and com
plete triumph than even his warmest
friends anticipated.
.-s. THE NOMINEE. ..
Calvin b. Rhoads, who has been chosen
to head the Democratic ticket at the ap-
proaching city election, is not native of
Wilmington, but is probably as well
known as any who have lived hero all of
their lives. He was born ON May 26th,
1886, near the city of Reading in Berks
county, Pa, about 60 miles from Will
mington. He was raised on farm. His
ancestors lived in that state for the past
four generations. When young man he
entered the druggist establishment of his
uncle, A. w. Bertolette, where he learned
the drug business. After he was married
he removed to York, Pa., where he was
engaged in the powder manufacturing
business with his father-in-law, who is
still in the same business in that city.
During the war he was engaged in Wash
ington as n special messenger to the war
department, and was in charge of mes
sage from President Lincoln's own hand
direct to General Meade. He was
especially busy during the time the army
was lying ut Brandy station, Ito was
also in the railroad transportation service
in the qllartcrmaster's department, located
at the Maryland avenue depot, Mt Wash
ington, of the Orange q Alexandria rail
road. In this capacity he had chage of
125 men.
After the war Mr.. Rhoads located at
Reading, and assumed the position of
business manager of the lnrge establish
ment of Frederick Lauef, the noted
brewer, who was the first president of the
National Brewers Association. During
one season while Mr.. Lauer was in Ger
many on mission for the National
Brewers Association, Mr.. Rhoads was left
in full and entire control of the large
establishment and business, administering
his duties in manner which elected the
warm approval of the proprietor. During
this time he was actively connected with
number of musical societies and church
choirs in the capacity of member and
leader. He sang tenor i'll st. Peters
Catholic Church choir at Reading, which
was known ut that time as one of the
finest choirs in interior Pennsylvania. He
was likewise the solo tenor and leader of
st. James Lutheran choir at Reading. Mr..
Rhoads was also in 1868 the chief marshal
of n grand Democratic parade in Reading,
which was the largest demonstration of
the kind ever given in Bcrks county, the
Democratic Gibraltar of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Rhoads came to Wilmington in
1873, and in accordance with his pro-
nounced taste for music mingled Mt once
with musical people. He was first noticed
for his abilities ms vocalist by his rendi-
ton of ''Et Incarnatus" of Millard's mass
in G. Mt st. Peters Pro- Cathedral. In
the full of that year he took charge of the
choir of Trinity Church, of which he was
at the head for about 10 years. He was
chosen chorister at Grace Sunday school
in 1873, and is still engaged in that posi-
tion. Mr.. Rhoads was leader of the
Millard Club in its palmy days,an organi-
zation which lasted longer than any
organization of its kind ever formed in
this city. There has been none that ever
drew the interest that this club created.
He was lender of the Philharmonic
Orchestra until his vocal duties pressed
upon him so that he was forced to resign,
| and has been engaged as musical in
structor ut the high school for 10 years.
He holds at the present time the leader
ship of the Spngerbund, and in nearly
every place at which he has commenced
work he is still engaged. The
| numerous positions of leadership
which he has occupied demon
strate his capacity for organization and
dictatorship. He takes pride in any
undertaking which he enters into, and it
is characteristic of him to strive for the
| greatest degree of perfection in anybody
over which he has control. He has q
happy and pleasant way of controlling
forces and nobody ever working under
him has heard harsh or lnkind word
from him. II was always characteristic
of him that he requires n command, how
ever kindly given, executed with prompt
ness. During his residence in Wilmington
Mr.. Rhoads has acquired wide ac-
| quaintance, md is one of the most popu-
| lar men in the city. He is admired by all
classes of citizens, and is also especially
popular among the Germans by reason of
his fluent conversance with their language,
and his connection with their musical So
cieties during the past 10 years. 1t is
generally conceded that he is the strongest
mayorally candidate the Democrats could
have named.
RECEIVING THE RETURNS.
According to instructions the inspectors
brought their returns to the rooms of the
city Democratic association, third story
of the Askew Building, Seventh and
Market streets, and the desire TO learn
the result attracted lnrge attendance at
the regular meeting of the association in
the evening. President j.. Frank Bal
presided, and in the absence of Secretary
John G. Farra, John S. Grohe was ap
pointed secretary pro tenn.
In view of tlm resignation of President
of Council II. @. Conrad, who is now the
Republican candidate for mayor, the
meeting decided to nominate candidate
for the vacancy, to be voted for at the
city election. John @. Farra was named
and there being no other name mentioned
Mr.. Farra was nominated by acclamation
After the result of the mayoralty nomi
nation was announced, Patrick Neary ant
Il. Ellwood Singley were appointed {
committee to inform Messrs. Rhoads ant
Farra of their respective nominations
The committee retired, and after brie
absence returned accompanied by Mr.
Rhoads, whose appearance was greeted
} with vigorous applause. In response h
thanked those present for their kindl,
greeting, and returned his acknowledp
ments to the friends who had so warml
supported him ut the polls. He also CON
plimented the friends of ex-Mayor Simm
: for their earnest efforts on behalf of thei
} candidate, and said if they labored o
earnestly for the successful nominee o
the day of election as they had for Nj
! Simms, there would be no question as
who would be Wilmington's next mayo
Mr.. Rhoads' remarks were greeted wit
yociferous applause, and he was give
4 three hearty cheers, after which he WI
4 personally congratulated by most of tho
present. The association then adiourne