Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
NEw CASTLE.

New CASTLE, Dec. 5.-The fourth annual
inspection of II Company, N. q. d., was
held last night in the armory and was
witnessed by abont 100 visitors, including
many prominent citizens. After the line
had been formed the roll was called and
about 4o men and officers answered otheir
names. AT the conclusion Lieutenant
Georgs Lekoy Brown, U. 5. a., assisted by
General Theodore +. Armstrong, inspected
the arms and equipments of each man
separately, after which he addressed the
company and expressed himself as being
highly pleased with the appearance of the
men and the condition of their guns and
uniforms. He thought Captain Boyd
should be congratulated for having such
wcll-drilled and equipped company. Sew
cral Of the mel were personally COM
mended. The company was drilled by
Lieutenant Brown Captain Boyd, Lieu
tenant rhulips. SerSrants Cannon and
Holcombe ;nd Corporal WV. Daily, and
the yatiuu, movements were executed with
much precision. The armory was in
5pectcd and was pronounced by all the
officers 10 be one 81 the finest in The state.
Among the visitors were captain Rice of
Troop u, Colonies john NJ Newell and u.
7. Cooper.
Al tie civil meeting Of Company II last
night the following eS-memhers of the
company who hiv, served ont their three
wears Of enlistment were elected honorary
members: John hogg, ]. W Hanf, Henry
iiolsChumaker, Charles Holschumakcr, IL.
w. llushebock, ]. II. Duncan, J. o..
lumbapn, Samuel T, I,andcrs and John +.
Connolly, The company is making active
| preparations Tor q concert to he gwen by
local talent in the opera house during the
holidays.
4 horse attached 20 a carriage belonging
| to Martin Leonard tuoii fright At Delaware
and Market streets and rHn away. The
horse dashed up Delaware to Union and
turned the corner. He was captured near
i The railroad station, but not putil the car
riasc was considerably damaged.
| NEW Castle. Dec. s.-Mrs. Mary Anne
4 peakync, wife Of y. Il. Reakyne, died ut
| $40 O'clock saturday night at herhomc on
! Front street. aged ~ years. she was taken
with typhoid fever about three months
ago, and ut one time her condition was
\ very scrintls, but she rallied through II
and continued To improve until about two
weeks ago, when she suffered a relapse,
which later ended in her death fhe de.
ceased was an cstimahlc lady. She had
many friends III this city and elsewhere
| who will sincerely mourn her death. Mrs
4 Deakvne leaves husband and seven chill
drcn, four sons and three daughters.
The Inflated steamer Maryland, of the
Atlantic Transport line, which arrived at
the BreakwateT on saturday, passed here
on ncF way W ihllultIIhiih Nv f,4o v SiVNh
yesterday afternoon. The steamer was
under her own steam, but was closely fol-
lowed by several Of the Red Star tugs. The
craft presented picture of wreck and
ruin such as is seldom seen on top of water.
Collins for Captain l.ukehurst and the two
dead sailors arrived here from Philadel-
phia OH the 10 p. IN. train Saturday and
were taken in charge by the crew of the
tug International, which proceeded to the
BreakWater at midnight.
AT the regular muster Of Captain Il. 5,
Watson Post No. >, G. A. r., on Saturday
night the following officers were elected ;
Post Commander, George Y; Bull ,y, y Y.
Chaplain, David Startt; Quartcrmaster,
Edward Daily; Post Sergeant, A. NJ.
Hizar; Officer-of-the day Robert 5. Martin,
O. of G., J. S. Dougherty; j. $. Theodore
Atkinson; O. S., Charles Smith; Trustee,
Robert S. Martin They will be installed
at the regular muster Of the post in Janu-
ary, when the commander will appoint
the adiutant, sergeant-maior and quarter.
master-sergeant. Delegates to the annual
encampment will also be elected then,
Great preparations are being made by the
post for the department encam pment
which will be held in the Opera House
here early in February.
The Virginia Spottswood Missionary So
ciety of the Presbyterian church gave an
orange tea and supper. in the old court
house on Saturday night, The society is
talking of placing a cot in the county hos
pital for the convenience of unfortunate:
from this city.
Joseph NJ Morgan, who for many years
was conductor of the New Castle accnmmo
dation trains on the Delaware railroad
died at his home in Philadelphia on Satur
day. The deceased was widely known here
New CASTLE, Dec 9--It was one veal
yesterday since the Rev. Father Il. l.
Brady and a few of the members Of hi:
church met and organized Total Abstin
ance Beneficial Society. During the yea
Just closed its ranks have been increased
Z to over 100 members and the great good il
has accomplished is manifest on all sides
Last evening the first anniversary. Of tht
society was appropriately celebrated in thu
old courthouse. The room was heluti
fully decorated with bunting, evergreeus
and the flags of all nations. The stage wa
adorned with banners with the emblem
, of the church thereon and the handsome
' silk flag presented to the society recently
by the ladies of the church. The enter
= tainment opened with a vocal selection by
. quartet composed ofthe Misses simmons
of Wilmington, after which Fathc
2 Brady introduced Mr., Nowlen, genera
G secretary of the Union Of 7. A. -, Societie
of America. He spoke about Is minutes
and closed by congratulating St Peter
I Society on its birthday and the cNcelen
Y record during the first year Of its existence
William Logue, president of the t'athedra
: Society of Philadelphia, was the mex
s speaker. He made a stirring and interest
ing address, and gave some good advice L
! the numerous young men present, Tn
I Rev. Father Flynn was the last speaker
! His address was an able temperance talk
g and he was listened to with rapt attention
q throughout by the large audience present
| ha at ma
/ amusing anecdotes and at the conclusion
= of his remarks the house fairly shoe
o with applause Rev. Father Brady ais
9 made a brief address. AT intervals tn
$ Misses Simmons rendered selections an
y were compelled to respond to many el
= cores. Miss Nellie Simmons Creditabl
Is sang two beautiful solos. About 800 pei
e sons including members of all denomin;
u tions were present at the anniversary an
d everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselyes
Atthc close of the entertainment the men
= bers of the society and invited guests az
=. journed to the basement Of st; Peters |
W G. Church where Il bountiful collation. wa
was declared grand success and rciiecte
Y much credit oil the committee of arrang
y ments.
Richard, the infant son of jaime
T. Clother Of Washington avenue, died Q
y Sunday. The remains were taken to Mil
:, I dletown on the $50 train this morning tC
y. intermcnt.
u The funeral of Mrs, Mary Anne Deakyn
= wife of n. i. Deakyne, who died on Satu
y day last, took place this morning from Ii
4, late home OH Front street The Rev. Il.
y Hubbard conducted the services at II
D. house. after which the remains, accom-
y panied by the members and friends of ii
e family were driven to the F., w. &
N railroad station where the $50 ocloC
train was taken for Blackbird station