Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-08
NEW CASTLE.
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NEW CASTLE, Oct. LA highly enjoy.
able reception was given at the armory
last night 10 the members and friends OF
Company II, d. N. G. The night will al.
ways be memorable in the annals Of the
company, as il witnessed the resigns
ton of its popular and genial com.
mander, Captain Il. IL. Boyd. Mr.. Boyd
has been connected with the organization
since its infancy, and it is mainly due to
his efforts that the company has attained
and kept its. high standing in the regiment.
Consequently when his resignation was
announced some time ago there was
general sorrow and the members began. to
canvass around in order TO present him
with some token of their esteem. AT the
height of the festivities the captain was
presented with a handsome gold headed
cane. When he recovered from his sur
prise he gave his thanks in neat speech
which was heartily applauded. Many OF
the old members were called on for
speeches, and most responded giving some
laughable experiences of the earlier days
Of the company. At late hour the meet
ing broke up with many cheers for the ex-
captain and the company.
NEW CASTLE Oct. 5.-Harry, the 10
years-old son of William Merideth, met
with All accident on Saturday which may
prove serious. He had been sent on an
errand to State Road and on his return he
stopped at the farm Of John Jackson to
gather some walnuts. While climbing u
tree one of the branches broke and he was
precipitated to the ground. He was found
lying unconscious by several boys who
We're passing, and they notified Mr.. jack
son, who Immediately brought him to this
city, where it was found that he had
broken an arm, leg and his collar bone,
besides suffering from the shock.
The committee ON teachers appointed by
the board of education announce that an
examination of applicants for the position
OF teacher in the new primary school will
be held on next Saturday. The applicants
now number five Misses Reba Case,
Elmira Sherwood, Reba Saunders Estella
Deakyne, Miriam Davidson.
New CASTLE, Oct. City council met in
regular session last night. The street COM
mittee made special report of the extern
sive improvements between Market and
Vine streets, which are now completed,
leaving the street in excellent condition.
A bill from James b. Hance for $50 on ac-
count of having his horse and wagon in
jured by falling in hole on Water street
was received. u was stated that frequently
when gas or water pipes were repaired the
owners thereof neglected to properly re-
place the paving leaving large holes. A
committee was appointed to look into the
extent of the damages 70 Hance's property
and report Also committee was
appointed to draw up an ordinance COM
ielling owners to properly replace the
paving when torn up for any purpose.
Mayor Hanson reported 10 arrests for
the month The cash received during the
month was; Licenses Sl0.75 fines, $1,000.
Bills were read and approved as follows;
u. i. Blackburn. S7.55; D. Boulder, S7.7D;
J. Hanson, sl7; Morris, Tasker Il Co.. Sl3;
New Castle Brick ~ Lime CO., sis. 40; X. Il.
Watts, $3.50 j. A. Fols, so cents; J. Weldin,
$3.50; W. McGuflern, S2.25; w. A, Court,
$500 D. Bryson, 1878; George Bryson,
ssi.s7; W. Massey. sS4sS; John Bayard,
S5.63 r Sullivan, Sl.60 An order for
s6.OS in favor Of A. NJ. Hizar, for overpaid
taxes, was ordered drawn. A request from
the fire company was read, asking permits
sion TO take the engine and apparatus to
Wilmington on the 18th Of October. Per-
mission was granted on condition that
they leave the old engine and suitable
apparatus at home in case of fire. No fur
ther business being forthcoming the meet
ing adjourned
The Roseblade Comedy Company. whose
presentation of Waiting for the Verdict
was so successful, will shortly make tour
of the Peninsula
The new recitation room adjoining
school No. is now completed and will be
occupied by d. b. Jones, principal, with
Miss Nina Dobbs as assistant
The new library building on Orange
street Is rapidly nearing completion and
will be occupied in a few weeks. The
association proposes to use the lower floor
as free reading room.