Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
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NEW CASTLE, June 26.-David w.
Schockley, a prominent farmer and tenant
OF the Model (common) farm. near this
city, died Yesterday morning after brief
illness. Mr.. Schockley was stricken on
Saturday night last, just before going to
bed. He had been sufferer from Brights
disease for some time and as he had put in
hard days work in the field, this is sup
posed to have brought on heart trouble
which was the immediate cause of his
death. The deceased removed here from
Glasgow only few months ago. He is
well.known all over the county, and has
several brothers engaged in farming. He
leaves wife, three sons and four daugh-
tiers. He was in his SD year.
Lewis b. McElwee. the predecessor Of
Mr.. Shockley on this farm. also died there
after having resided there few months
Ezekial Wheatley lost his son George
there by death, and was afterward sold ont
for debt. Previous to this there were said
to be several deaths on this farm,
NEW CASTLE, June 27.-The eastern
channel of the Delaware river at the bulk
head bar is being widened TO 500 feet, and
deepened TO "a feet at low, and 80 feet at
hlgh water. Two large dredging machines
are now at work.
There will be service of Thanksgiving
aud prayer at Emmanuel Church on the
morning of July 4th. The service will last
half hour, and national anthems will be
sung. The public is invited.
fire occurred at the William Lea q
Sons Co.'S mill Yesterday afternoon. II
originated in one of the machines and was
eNunguished without much difficulty by
the employees. The damage is reported as
slight.
New CASTLE, June ay.--The funeral Of
n ~
farmer, occurred yesterday afternoon from
ms late home on the Penn farm. The
Rev. Thomas d. Martindale of the NJ. f.
church, conducted the services and in his
remarks he paid high tribute to the de-
ceased. The remains were encssed in
handsome casket which was almost COM
pletely hidden with flowers Farmers
from all over New Castle county were
present and the cortege was an unusually
long one. The remains were inferred at
the Methodist cemetery, this city.
The Rev; w. T. Patterson it is stated
concluded his services as pastor of the
Presbyterian church yesterday. After his
morning sermon he made few farewell
remarks, and the prayers of the congrega-
ton for him in his new field wherever il
might be. He hoped that his new labors
would be as pleasant as his pastoral rela.
tons at New Castle previous to the recent
difficulties. 1t is stated that Mr. Patterson
has received call from church in West
Philadelphia.
New CASTLE, DEL, July THE board
of education held its most important
meeting of the year last night. The
committee reported that the commence
ment exercises We're held at cost Of
Sut.2o. The receipts were $3.50, and an
order for $3.50, the amount Of the def
cheney was directed to be drawn A com
municaton from Watson Post, No. S. q.
A. H.. stating that it would present a flag
to the public schools on July 4th. was read
and accepted. The president was elected
70 represent the board at the presenta-
ton, The committee on school
property reported that IA flag staff had been
prepared to receive the new flag, Tbecost
was S5.S3 which was ordered paid. Prin-
cipal ID. B. Jones and the whole corps Of
teachers and janitors We're reelected for
the ensuing scnool year The monthlyre
port Of the principal and also his animal
report We're read and approved. Among
other things the yearly report recon-
mended the establishment Of a public
school library, the introduction Of music
into the schools, the appointment Of an
additional teacher, the building of rec-
tation room in school No. 1, and the i'm
nroyement of lighting facilities in all Of
the schools. The recommendations were
referred to the proper committees with re-
quest to report at the July meeting.
Principal D. B. Jones entertained the
graduating class of 81 at his home on
Union street last evening. The event was
very enjoyable on.