Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-16
MEN CASTLE.

side Iron Company, was drowned In the
Delaware river here about 30 o'clock
last evening. The little fellow and his
mother left their home in Dobbinsville
early in the afternoon for the long wharf
OF the Delaware Iron Works, 10 gather
driftwood. The mother had finished
loading a small barrow and had started
with It for home, leaving the boy to con-
tinue the work. She had gone but
short distance, however, when she heard
splash in the water. Hurrying TO the
place she was Mortified 10 lind that her
child had disappeared. The mother at,
once raised an alarm, and William
Aud, who happened 10 be in
the vicinity in boat, rowed
to the rescue, and In a few minutes re-
covered the body Of the lifeless child.
There were no witnesses to the sad affair,
but it is supposed the little fellow was
leaning over the water too far in his en-
deavor to grasp piece of wood, when
he lost his balance and fell into the water.
There were several bruises on the child's
head, sustained by striking the rocks at
the bottom. The remains were taken to
the homeJof the grief.stricken parents,
from where the funeral will take place to-
morrow. Coroner Gamble gave o certi-
ficate of death this morning from acci-
dental drowning.
The work of laying the additional track
| on the Delaware railroad for distance of
| IL miles began this morning. A large
force OF men is employed.
Captain John Newloye, of this city, has
resigned his position as master of tho
steamer Charles F. Mayer, whioh plies
between Philadelphia and Boston. The
captain is now visiting his family on
Union street, and will shortly take cberge
of one of the Reading oollieries.
The auditorium Of the town hall is
being repainted and frescoed.
John +. Brady is making some extern
| sive repairs to his store in the West End.
Il. l.. Mckee and J. o. Roberts have
entirely refurnished their eating parlors
on Delaware street.
Fish traders from Wilmington and
vicinity were nearly as plentiful here yes
terday as the shad themselves. At one
time in the afternoon the wharf ives COM
pletely blocked with vehicles.
Mrs. o. B. Weggenman commenced
yesterday the erection of two brick
dwellings on Vine street on the site of
the old buttonwood house.
The Delaware Iron Company received
O car load of new machinery this morn
ing. 1t will be placed in position at once.
New CASTLE, May 10.-The following
trustees Of the Presbyterian church TO
serve for the ensuing year were elected
on Wednesday evening; DR.. ]. j. Black,
George W. Turner, William j. Ferris,
William b. Mccoy, Orion A. Oarrick,
JameR d. DUNCAN, and William Z. Rath-
we'll.
The shad catch yesterday averaged
from 100 to 140 fish to each boat. They
sold as low rs 80 per 100 Wholesale. They
retailed at from 25 to 40 cents per pair,
according to size.
NEW CASTLE. May l1.-Mrs. Emma NJ. Dun
can, widow or the late James Duncan died az
her residence, at $50 O'Clock last eveD-
Ing, after q lingering illness Of Bright's
disease, aged SO years. A family OF six
children, the eldest of whom is Prof. r. 8.
Duncan. survive her. Funeral on Monday
afternoon.
John W, Coffman was taken to the Penn.
sylvania Hospital for the Insane at Phila-
aalPads Fest6fdasT By Delegation Of 81.
Johns Lodge, No. 2, A. Il. A. NJ.
The poison fiend is still playing havoc
among the CANNES throughout the city.
Several valuable dogs have succumbed, but
the majority are worthless animals.
The large new hotel at Pennsville, N. J.,
across the river, known as the Riverside
Ronse, was opened this week. Charles
| Brown, the proprietor, will open the
dancing pavilion about June LIST. The
steamer Wilmington, II is eaid. will make
| daily trips to this resort during the SUM
| mer. -.
NEW CASTLE, May 13.-The funeral of
| Clarence, the 8-yeArs- old son Of George
O. Hethrington, who was drowned in the
Delaware river on Thursday last, took
| place from the residence Of his parents
in Dobbinsville Saturday afternoon and
was largely attended.
Dennis Fitzgerald, one Of the oldest
residents died at his residence on Pearle
street Saturday morning Of general de-
bility, aged 73 years. His son, Patrick
| Fitzgerald, is o well-known passenger
engineer on the Delaware railroad. The
funeral Of the deceased took place this
morning. High mass was celebrated In
st. Peters Il. O. Church.
Patrick Cannon had the fingers OF his
left hand badly lacerated in dried beef
Gutter at Brady's sto Q on Saturday, while
| operating the machine.
The NJ. e. 6unday.school under the
leadership of George J. Hermann, is re-
hearing music for Ohildren's Day.
The household effects of A. J. Holm
were sold at auction on Saturday evening.
MIR. Holm has resigned his position with
the Delaware Iron Company, and will
shortly remove from the city.
The Rev. e. L. Hubbard, Phi. D.,
preached one of his characteristics
sermons at the NJ, E. Church yesterday
morning before large congregation. Pre-
siding Elder Murray occupied the pulpit
| at night and delivered an able sermon.
The police wore their new supmer uni
forms for the first time yesterday.
Mrs. Margaret Vining and daughter,
who have been visiting Mrs G. W.
Ellicott in Philadelphia, returned home
on Saturday. ..-.
New CASTLE, May 14.-The funeral of
Mrs. Emma M. Duncan took place from
her late residence on Harmony street
yesterday afternoon.
Things are beginning to look bright at
the Delaware Iron works. Large ship
ments OF pipe and tubing are now being
mode daily and it is said the company
has secured q number OF new orders,
which will keep the mills busy all sum-
mer.
A young son of Hugh O. Smith, pro-
prietor OF the Star Hotel, had two OF his
fingers badly mashed yesterday by catch
ing them IN the cogs of clothes wringer.
DR.. Black dressed the wounds.
New CASTLE, May l5.-The Hushebeok
orchestra gave very creditable concert
before small but appreciative audience
in the Opera House last evening. The
flute solo by ]. M. Davidson and violin
duet by Hushebeek and Challenger were
exceedingly we'll rendered and received
ynpol, applauaa Dupipu che itfapuy Mir,