Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
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NEWARK, Juna 20.--The alumni asso-
citation held their annual banquet in
Oaskey Hall yesterday afternoon. Covers
were laid for As. John s. Groha of Will
mington was toast-master although there
were no set speeches. DR.. William H.
Purnell was called upon and he, In his
usual happy style, set forth the advan-
tages the college now possessed. Gov.
Biggs made few remarks, and was fol.
lowed by DIR. A. N. Raub, president OF
the college. The doctor asked for the
hearty support Of the alumni, and he
thought the future was indeed fiattering.
Il. O. Yandegritt, Esq, OF Wilmington
said that he was very much impressed
with the good work that the institution
was doing. The only and sure way he
thought the college would succeed was
to win the love and respect of the people.
Some particular good should be done to
accomplish this. No class Of people
were under greater disadvantages than
the farmers. Some plan should be
adopted to better teeir condition
and win his respect and gratitude.
I. is within the power of tho
college to test the land capacities
of this section and IL possible
to show the farmer how to live COM
fortably. II be now undertakes to indulge
In comforts the sheriff ia soon around. IL
he owned land he would not turn fur
row with corn and wheat at such prices,
because every furrow turned would turn
that much into debt. Short addresses
were made by DIR. Marshall, William
Heald, ]. w. Herring, W. O. Roberts.
The banquet was decided success. An
alumni meeting was held Immediately AZ
ter the banquet. Important matters re-
lating TO the college were discussed.
In the evening the Delta Phi Literary
Society celebrated the 54th anniversary
in the orstory. The old time enthusiasm
was shown. The large room was crowded
from stage to door, and all available
standing room was taken. John Ball
acted as chairman, and introduced Hugh
O. Browne, who gave an excellent Grafton
on "0ur National Greatness" He forci-
bly, showed how other countries had suf-
fered downfall, while America went
steadily forward.
The orator OF the evening was the Rev.
Russell II. Oonwell His remarks were
directed to the young men. He pointed
out SO plainly the way man ought to
go, do and act tina. the young mea Of
Newark are in debt to Mr.. Conwell. He
Was frequently interrupted by applause.
j. David Jaquette gave the farewell ad.
dress. The remarks were very sensible
and showed thai Mr.. Jaquette had been q
close student.
Several responsive speeches were made
to the frequent calls, and the old-time
| spirit was revived, although the Athen@an
Society did not materialize. Each speaker
spoke very encouragilgly OF the future
OF the institution, and predicted larger
number Of students for the next year.
NEWARK, June 22.-Sydnia johnson, col
ored, an employe OF the Curtis Il Brother'a
paper mill, TOOK possession of team be-
longing TO George W. Boniden, residing al
Glasgow, on Thursday night, aud wrecked
1t. The man was brought before Squire
| mcKeowan, and after hearing the evidence
the offender was placed under $500 for
court. W. +. Curtis furnished ball.
Council held special meeting last even.
ing. The gutter on Academy street was
discussed ct some length. IL was finally
settled By passing resolution TO the effect
that the street be fi,led up to the height oil
the proposed gutter to be placed on the
Academy side by the trustees A resolution
was passed to notify the trustees Of the NJ.
Il. church that dressed curblng must be
placed in front of the church. The old
fence and pavement have been removed
and the plot In front will be sodded.
committee Of two, consisting OF Messrs q
N. Denneii daA & ' wrtsht IN have pege
mant placed ia ittat u TINS lot 4pOslte
"No Mans Land" and that part Of
the sidewalk In front Of the old
foundry. The committee was given full
power to act. The bond OF James Jeffsris
collector OF taxes for the fiscal year, wa
read and accepted. The E'na Hose ant
Hook and Ladder Company have received
an Invitation to visit Middletown on Jul!
4;h, and permission was granted them t
take the hook and ladder carriage. Tn,
following accounts were ordered to b.
paid: Joseph Hyde, 81 800 80; the Unlol
Hydraulic Company, S127.3l; Isaac 3. Cas-
sin, $500.
NEWARK, June 24.-Many of the farmer
in this section have harvested their whea
: crop, and before Wednesday all whea
will be In shock.
: The beetle that is damaging the youn
corn has not made its appearance in th
: fields around the town.
The ladies' Of st. Johns R. O. Churc
held festival on the lawn at the church
! three nights last week. The proceed
were very gratifying.
F.; man named 0'Rourke was struck b
I locomotive while crossing the tracks {
: the P, W. d B. railroad, at the old stt
, ton on Saturday night. DR.. Kolloc
Il was summoned, and dressed the wound
!, The man was not dangerously hurt. g
Q lives on Iron Hill.
j. Willism Bowen, farmer living
short distance from here, cut his whe
j with the assistance of traction engiI
L on Saturday. II was no trouble to pu
the self. binder around.
NEWARK, June 25,-Benjamim
Brooks, very estimsble young ma
4 died at the residence of his father, ia
X Brooks, near Wilson's shops, Pencad
hundred, on Sunday, in the 21st year
his age. The deceased had been ill
some time.
% David Reed, resident Of Chestn
Z, Hrl, injured one of his hands badly y,
J. terday. he was superin, ending tas sta
q, ing OF self biuder in the wheat fold
o Mrs. William Mcoonaughey, when Hou
IS part Of the machinery needed sttentio
u He caught hold and the result WAS th
ne one of hands was badly crushed. He W
brought here and the wounded memt
dressed.
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