Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06


Special Correspondence Of Gssstts and Journs
New CAsTLE, Nov. so. Thanksgiving
was gepsrally observed In this city. The
bank, stores and places OF businsss, and
all the manufacturing establishments,
with the exception of the Delaware Iron
Works, were closed. The postJofflce was
Services were held In the Episcopal and
Presbyterian churches at 10 80 q. m. At
the latter church, President Oleveland's
Thanksgiving proclamation was read,
after which sermon was preached by
the Rev. q. L Hubbard, Large congre-
cations we're present at both services.
fiery few intoxicated men were seen on
the streets.
A clay pigeon shooting match was held
on the battery In the afternoon aud was
participated In by several prominent
sportsmen. It was won by John Dyer.
A sqqad Of Company II, d. N. g., in
dulged In rife practice in the afternoon.
A large number Of persons from Will
mington visited the jail yesterday after
noon.
The oyster supper held under the K Of
p. hall last evening by tbs ladies Of Mrs.
" l.. Hubbard's eunday-shcool class, was
we'll pstronized. A neat eum was realized
which will go towards the missionary
collection of the Glass,
The Young Mems Republican Club has
elected the following delegates to the Re-
publican State Leagues convention which
NETS OF Dover on December 9th Ed
ward Challenger, William II. CLARK,
William a. Bradley, Edward Wilrnot and
Robert W. Wright.
TIN steamer British Princess of the
American Line passed up yesterday az
ternoon from Liverpool for Philadelphia.
The Lord Olive passed out for Liverpool
william Pustles, an ardent Democrat,
fulfilled his eleclion wager on Wednesday
evening by wheeling John NJ Valstte, o
Republican from the jefferson House to
the corner of Delaware and Pearl streets
and return, aud singing "Good bye,
Grover, Good bye" &c, on the way.
Both men are weights and the
stfair created considerable amusement.
NEW CASTLE, Dec. 3.-John O. King,
aged 20 years. died at his residence on
Market street on Saturday evening from
a complication Of diseases. The deceased
70 brother Of Joseph II. and Michael
King.
NEW CASTLE, Dec. 5.-The funeral OF
John 3. King, who died on Saturday,
took place vest rdsy afternoon from his
laie residence. on Market street, and was
largely attended, Services were heid in
Inmanusl Ohnrnh, and ioterment was
made in the cemetery adjoining.
Worii on the new siding 10 the William
Lea aud Sous Con pany's wharf was
begun on Mondey and Ia now nearing
completion, The new track cuts across
the yard of the residence OF G. w.
HASTINGS, crosses Delaware atreet opposite
the Jefferson House stable, and curves
around the telegraph building to the ele.
vator on the end Of ths wharf. An extre
siding will also be built
The u. z, sunday school, under the
leadership of J. b. Menlove, is rehears.
| ing its Christmas music.
Misc Ella George of Magnolia, who hAt
been visiting friends in this city, left fol-
home yesterday.
James NJ. Wise, Jr., went 10 Philadel
phia TO dsy to visit his son LOOMS, who
is confined in the Presbyterian Hospital
from tho effects Of injuries received BY
being hit on the leg with base. ball bal
several years ago.
Owing to breakdown in some Of th,
machinery at the Triton Cotton Mill
yesterday morning, the pIsut was com
PEELED TO shut down for the day.
Edward Challenger. Robert W. Wright
William II Bradley, Edward wilmot anC
William II. Clark left here for Dover THU
morning rs Delegates to this Delaware
i4nsgue vi kgp4til.4n Giuhs' session
The "A new brick houses being erected
o. Clay .on street by James ]. Toner aat
J. B Toman, are rapidly nearing com
pletion.