Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-23
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P. O. Schenck, IA eccentric Old Mer-
chant, Dead Christmas Festival
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Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Dec 23.-Peter Q.
Schenck. an old and well-known merchant
Of this city, died last evening, after
q long Illness. He was
seized with grip few days ago and this
his DEATH Mr. Schenck
was formerly a prominent merchant
OF Trenton. N. but adversely befel
him aud ha removed to this city with
bu6 small amount OF capital
aud opeaed harness factory
In this he again prospered aud acquired
much property in the city A few years
later this got into the hands Of other
members OF the family aud the head Of
the house had to see another home. He
is the eleventh old resident of the city
to die during this month
chiIdren's Christmas Festival.
The members Of the Presbyterian Sun
day school were very happy last evening
It was the occasion OF their annual
Christmas festival and ths event was
one OF the most enjoyable ones yet held
by the Sunday school. Interesting
responsive readings were conducted by
the superintendent, Dr. David Stewart
the whole school joining IN the reading,
Members Of the choir, who also belong to
the Sunday school, furnished vocal music,
among the numbers being solos by 9. o.
WhitnAck and Mrs Harold Sudell, trio
by Miss Mary Fleming. Mrs g 81.
Renney and Mrs sudell and several
choruses At the close of the exercises,
each member was presented with candy,
fruits and nuts.
A doll Is given with every 81 worth
Of candy purchased at g. r Truths.
Building iron Mills
superintendent Berry Of the Berlin
Bridge and Roof Company yesterday com
pleted the work Of rebuilding the main
building at the Delaware Iron Works and
Furnished the frame work for the other
buildings In cou .ss Of construction
Much OF the iron nsed Ia the construc-
tion Of the big buldingsis made at Mar
shallton and shipped direct from there.
The buildings are considered the strong
est on the Peninsula and will stand for
ages. While the work OF rebuilding is
going on, but fen men are at work in the
mills.
HeaVr Fogs on tho River.
The dense fog on the river yesterday
and to-day has impedad navigation and
brought many vessels TO O standstill of
this city. Among the many large yes
sells that were anchored off esierday
was the steamer Rlpon City. To-day the
mist was very heavy during the early
morning hours.
Tugs and lighters are still at the side
-
Feunimore, trying TO raise her. Much OF
her cargo has already been taken out.
Celery by the wagon-load, Thompsons.
IncIdeuts OF the Day.
Don't forget that Santa Caus's head
quarters Is at j. T. Stoops's store.
The large stock Of Jacob Topkiss, 8
merchant on Delaware street. is adver
tised to be sold at SHERIFF. sale on Thurs
day, December 81.
Teas, coffees and pure spices at Boyle's
The public schools will close tomorrow
and viii not be reopened until Monday
January 4. This will be one Of the long
est Christmas holidays that the children
have ever had
Plenty OF country eggs at Thompson's
The funeral OF Mrs. Louisa Vanars
dalen will be held tomorrow Efternool
at Q o'clock, services being held at tn
house. Burial will be made In the M.
Cemetery
The boss clothes-horse, call and see it
at Stoops's.
George Price Of Middletown conducte
the rehearsal Of the City Cornet Ban
last evening,
Truitt has full line Of holiday goods
Personal Notes.
Miss Helen D. Wendell will spend he
Christmas holidays at her home In PhilI
delphla
White grapes. table nuts, Thompson
Miss Mary Lohand will 60 to her HON
at Mr.. Pleasant TO spend her Christml
vacation.
Choice Florida Oranges at Thompson
Rev T. E Martindale Is in Saulsbur,
Md where he went to oflciate at
, funeral
A fine Xmas present is a Trenton IL
proved center draft bisque lamp, stoops
Lieutenant Herbert Deakyne. U. s.
will arrive here to day to spend his no
days at his old home.
Order Christmas turkey, Thompson
Mrs w. H. Kuntz, who suffered (
several doys with the grip, has recovere
New crop fancy N. o. molasses, Boyle
Miss Gertrude Kuntz will return hon
from the West Chester Normal Schc
to day to spend the holidays.
% Go see Thompaons choice mixtures.