Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
NEH CASTLE,


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of both inward and outward bound vessels
are lying Mt anchor in the river, including
several steamships. The tug G. w. Morse
has arrived here to tow away the
ocean tug B. w. Morse, which was
stove in by ice and had to put
in here in distress, Thetug International,
which Is taking out the big ship Granite
State bound for Japan, with oil, is In the
harbor and the ship is anchored off Deel
Water Point All the vessels in at thfs
city have had their bows sheathed and ara
ready to proceed when the fog lifts. Tho
schooner Julia Francis has finished load
ing cargo of grain at LEAFS elevator.
The New Castle Building and Loan Asso-
citation has wound up affairs after an exist
ence of ten years and nine months. Many
hearts were gladdened last night when
Secretary Vanarsdalen paid the dividends,
which were about one-half in excess of the
principal, large number of housed
which were built by the association were
given into the hands of their owners.
Harry w. Frazer and James Il. Biggs,
two prominent merchants of this city, it ID
said, will remove to a Pennsylvania town
next month. Mr.. Frazer is extensively
engaged in the grocery business and Mr..
Bggs. has the largest mems furnishing
store in the city
A band of 'White Caps is said to have
been organized recently to thrash certain
citzens whom it considers are not sutfi-
/ philh'll1u lpT Lil1lF 1lllStOlnHJ,
Michael Bishop was visited and logged, it
IS alleged, a few nights ago for losing his
ambition to work for a living.
| New Years Day passed off very quietly
ana the disagreeahle weather interrupted
IT'S celebration. The post-oillce, bank and
other public establishments were closed,
and many of the stores closed ut noon.
John W Eckles. one Of the oldest farm
ers IN this county, who has been falling in
Meath Tor some time is now confined to
bed at his home on the northern city
limits, seriously ill. MIR. Eckles is the
lalher Of Representative George w. Eckles.
New CASTLE, Jan. 3-Two New Castle
people have recently fallen heir to for
tunes, One is George II. Temple. me-
chanic in the Delaware iron works, and a
prominent member of the |. O. r.. NJ. Mr..
temples grandiather's bachelor brother,
James Wood, died few months ago in
Gloucester, Eng, leaving an estate valued at
ShgOo0DO Disqualification, Joseph Wood
had several brothers and sisters, who have
children and grandchildren living 10 come
~ foIr their share of this immense fortune.
Mr, temple received notice few days ago
TO lile his claim with the attorney for
the heirs, who lives in New York
eslty, and he, accordingly, has had
ms claim made out in due legal
form BY Notary Public Frank Il. Herbert
and Prothonotary r. A. Horty. Mr.,
WI lie tIllHkS tnaJ ms snare OF thu estate
VIII be about $4,000. The other fortunate
person is Mrs. John Sinister, who lives on
VINE. street, and whose husband is me-
Ghanic in the New Castle wooden mills.
Her sister Mrs. Henry Howard of Man
chester England, died 4 few months ago,
leaving an estate worth $4,000. Mrs.
SINISTER has received notice that her share
VIII reach $4,000 She has retained Hon,
Austin. Harrington Of Wilmington and
John II. Rodney, Esq, of this city, as
counsel, and expects 60 receive the money
III a few months. Both Of the fortunate
ones are confident Of receiving the money,
although Mr.. Temple does not EXPECT his
for several months
raul liarr, one Of the oldest native resi-
dents of New Castle, was stricken with
paralysis while sitting at his dinner table
Yesterday, and is now in critical condi-
Won WIN put, few chances for recovery.
Mr.: Barr had been known for years rs
llntor for the trustees Of the common.
board Of education and Of the CITY nall
His son is City Tax Collector w. HI Barr.
John W. Fidderman, Jr,, young col
oreu man, was arrested by Constable
ikldlngs, last evening and given a hearing
before squire Janyier at 10 o'clock this
morning, for being one of the instigators
OF the riot which occurred at Christiana
several weeks ago, when II colored band
from tins city was attacked by a crowd of
enemies with bats and missiles Fiddler
''''7 bSNll hllDNll us u peace
able man here
The American Line steamship British
Irlncei which has been DELAYED below
Dan Baker with q heavy cargo Of freight
and several hundred steerage passengers
from Liverpool, passed UP in the aftee.
noon. She has been al anchor since We'd
nesday evening unable to proceed, owing
70 the thick fog. City iceboat No. 3, Can't.
Eldridge, arrived in the harbor last night,
New CASTLE, Jan. City council met
IN regular session in the mayors Office last
evening. A petition for extra lamps on
Seventh street, from South street to Dob
binsville, was referred to the committee on
lamps 1t was decided to place new lamn
on Union street, between Harmony and
Delaware, provided that satisfactory ar
engagements could be made with Morris,
! asker " 20. to place an arc light at the
head of Pearl street The pump commit
zee reported having placed two new
ones, one on Orange and another on Union
street. The finance committee reported
balance OF S021 in bank to the credit Of
the city. The mayors report for tho
month showed that II arrests Mad
been made, St3 collected in fines
and S7.25 collected for licenses. less
tees. Orders. We're drawn for the annual
salaries OF the mayor, treasurer solicitor
md clerk. Council adjourned until nexi
Tuesday evening, when the members viii
,onfer with the city solicitor in relation I'd
ne passage OF an act by the Legislature
improving streets and public buildings
With borrowed capital
The trustees of the common held their
monthly meeting last evening. A hill ~
Contractor Harry McCauley for renairs In
iouse on Here's Corner farm was ordered
'aid. On motion the following farms
we're rented to the applicants given: Clay.
on, Mrs. Hannah Morrison; Stockton,
S,lexander Biggsi Model John II. Palmer.
he committee to draft resolutions of re-
pect for the late John Janvier senior
member OF Che board, reported the same
'hch were read by the secretary and
rdered spread upon the minutes. An
lection was ordered TO be held on
he first Tuesday in February TO
u the vacancy in the board,
he president appointed Messrs. White.
lerbert and King to hold the election
'hich will be held in the mayors office
communication from the colored school
oard regarding an appropriation for the
'hools which was petitioned for Two
lonths ago, was referred to the COMMITTEES
n colored schools. The board then adj
burned until February.
q. Washington Turner, who died ves.
,rday morning, was at one time pronyrie-
n Of the general store now run by Plaft
Elkinton, and it was there that he started
nj in business life. He was a yery suc-
4ssfnl merchant, and made large for
Inc on land which he invested in Illinois
nd which quadrupled its cost value when
g accepted big offer for it, He was
rector Of the Farmers Bank and largely
tterested in the New Castle wooden mills,
IS remains will be Inferred III the Presby.
rian cemetery.
Ice in the Delawares channels is still
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