Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-09-02


press for Baltimore.
NEWARK.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journa,
NEWARK, DEL, aug. 26.-The startling
intelligence was received here yesterday
drowned in the creek near Oasho 4 Go. g
mills, about mile and quarter south
of Newark. Investigation proved the
report correct.
A small boy, aged nearly 8 years, son
OF George and Annie Bedwell, in COM
pany with two other boys, went in bath
ing on the left hand side, going south.
Just here there is breast placed across
the creek as small race carries the
water TO McOonaughey's mills. The water
is deep and the boy being veLturesome,
accidentally went over his head aud was
drowned before help came. The other
two boys did all they could but not being
able to swim and the oldest only 10 years,
their playfellOw drowned before their
eyes. There was an older boy lying ON
the bank who jumped in with his clothes
on, but was unable 10 rescue the drowning
toy. The other little fellows ran TO the
mill, about quarter of mile distant,
and summoned aid. The mill was stopped
and the employees haHtened TO the spot,
and after some time succeeded in taking
the body from the water: A tramp saw
the boy drowning and tried to save him,
but could not find the body. Coroner
Widdoes was notified, and after hearing
the facts concluded not to hold an in
quest.
NEWARK, Aug. 27.-Edward Byrne,
whose home is near Baltimore, was
brought before Squire Vallandigham yes.
terday charged with robbing Charles
Corey of this town Of 81. A number of
men were employed by Daniel Kennedy,
threshing. The men slept in an out
building. Corey on retiring had the
money in his pocket, but it was gone in
the morning. He said he could recognize
IS of the money il he saw it again. A
search was made and note answering
the description of the one given by
Corey was was found on Byrne. He re-
fused to give it up. A warrant was issued
and placed in the hands Of Constable
Mote, who brought the man before the
squire. From the evidence Byrne was
placed under $500 bail for his appearance
OF court. In default Of bail he was taken
to New Castle.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah e. Wood
took place yesterday. A large number of
persons were in attendance. She had
been widow for 80 years, having buried
husband and four children. For 80
years she had been O member of the NJ.
e. Church. The Rev. O. w. Prettyman,
Presiding Elder John France and J. F.
Williamson oihciated. Interment IN the
M. Z. cemetery.
The OFT Chapel Temperance Society
held its annual jubilee yesterday after
noon in the chapel on Iron Hill. Ad-
George A. Blake, Esq, Of the Elkton bar,
and Harry Whiteman of Milford Gross
Roads. The Rev. Mr.. Otis of Elkton,
made short address in the afternoon.
There was over 200 persons in attend
ance.
NEWARK, Aug. 28.-The we'll which will
furnish water for the B. Il o. railroad
was driven to the depth of 1853 feet, when
water was struck. Forty feet of rock was
bored through and in this rocky bed
water was found. II is not o natural
flow. Two other parties undertook to
reach water, but were compelled to give
up on account Of rock.
The matter Of selecting levy courtman
grows warmer as the time approaches for
the nomination. There are three candi-
dates out for the honor. James Mackey,
the present member of this hundred, is
one William Wier, who was member
several years ago, has aspirations for the
honor, and our townsman, Miller II. Bar
ton. All these men have their friends,
who declare that their favorite will be the
coming man. II will be close pull. Mr..
Barton has not, to our knowledge, ever
been member but would make most
estimable officer.
NEWARK, Aug.90.-Lightning seemed to
select Newark and vicinity for It's special
field of destruction yesterday during the
brief storm in the afternoon. The storm
was very short, yet il did more actual
damage than any storm for years, the
striking in at least four or five
places. The first of importance was the
house of George W. Colmery, which was
sheltered by a large maple tree. A family
of about 10 live in this house which
is one of the Oldest In town and was
always considered too small and
ancient to attract the notice
of electricity. However its day
came, and it was struck simultaneously in
three or four places, and four persons
were injured. The stroke was most
severe and struck this large tree which is
not over 20 feet from the house, and
while part ran down the tree and imbeded
itself in the ground, the other part
glanced from the tree, forming counter
currents which struck four places, knock
ing the plaster and window panes from
three rooms and striking two little
children playing on the floor, Marshall
Colmery, aged about IA, and Mrs.
Oolmery. They were all found
in an unconscious condition. They were
made as comfortable Rs possible. The
two little children were apparently life
less when picked up and have remained
in comatose and precarious condition
ever since. The old lady who is the
grandmother was badly stunned and has
been totally deaf since with possibility
that 1t may be permanent injury. She
is very much confused and prostrnted
and considering her age, which is about
80, there is some doubt of her complete
recovery. The boy was thrown from bed
and there are at least 10 different holes in
different parts of the house. 1t was COM
pletely riddled. The victims are resting
comfortably tonight and hopes of their
ultimate recovery are INDUCED in.
The large barn of james Mote, on the
road between McOlellandsville and
Tweed's Mills, about 8 miles above this
town, was struck about the same time and
totally consumed by fire. The barn WINS
large one stocked with all the years
crops and machinery and cattle. The
animals were the only things saved. About
so tons of hay, several hundred bushels
of wheat aud corn, and all the farming
implements were destroyed. Some
neighbors came at once and worked
brayely to subdue the flames, but it was
in vain. Mr.. Mote was unable to give
your correspondent any approximate loss
on the contents but the insurance was for
So, 600 while the loss of other things un-
insured will make the total loss about
81, 200.
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