The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-06
NEW CASTLE NEWS.

NEW CASTLE NEWS.
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On tho Delaware.
oorrespondence of tho REruBtlcAH
NEW CASTLE. July, 9. 1894.
Last night as REPUBLICAN reporter
was walking out Fifth St., he met an
old resident OF tho city. and In general
conversation the talk turned to the
years quite change has taken place.
A large portion OF the estate has been
sold in building lots and six handsome
dwellings together with James L. Ella.
sons mansion, and the Flremen's hail
have been erected thereon and other
lots have also been sold.
In our walk towards the depot W q
wondered that the handsome mansion
has not bean bought long ago.
Through the courtesy of Mr.. Joseph
Dougherty we were taken through the
handsome mansion. in which there are
twenty-five rooms, and we were moi
the tower. Tho mansion is within two
minutes walk of the depot and com.
-mand8 q grand view OF the Delaware
River. 1t is surrounded by fifteen
acres Of lawn and desirable build.
ing lots. andyour reporter longed fol
the day that his ship will come in and
then he will build q home for him
SELF.
Tho smell Of the newly mown hay
was delicious. and 1t seemed rea
pleasant among the shade trees az
they rustled. Ae we were leaving and
coming by the stables, Mr.. Dougher
ty extended an Invitation to call agaiI
when the different varieties OF grapei
to say that the old gentleman ane
your reporter will he sure to call.
July 8, 1894 is day that will loEg
be remem bered by a large number oil
people from this city of all ages, for 6
most delightful time was spent by
them at the picnic by the Baptist
Sunday School, which took place yes
| terday In McEarland's woods. There
was an interesting game of ball be-
tween the members of the Y. III. I. r.
c.. and the Eeacons of the Church ant
the .'Y's were too wise"for theDeaconi
and won by the score Of IL to z.
Then the program of Athletl,
sports commenced with the running
broad jump. which was won by by ka
with A. Wilhelme.
Running high jump-First. A. VII
helme; Second, Dykas; Sack race
First, Wolfe; second. Smith.
Ihree-legged race-Wiihelme en'
Hamilton.
lO0-yards dash-First, Montgomery
second. WilhAlme; third Wolfe.
Pie eating contests won by Jone
aid A. Wilbelme.
Mr.. james Nj. Wise Ia q gen tlema
who has been receiving we'll merite,
Wednesday the militia had shootin.
mGtch on the Battery and Mr.. Wlst
stopped IL. 1his was done becsus,
the Battery was crowded with peopl,
and the river was thiokly dotted will
boats conveying human beings to ant
fro. His action was as communicable
as the practice at such time ant
place was ridiculous.
Al. Kirby yesterday believed that b,
was as young as he used to he ant
could throw bnse ball ITO yards. II,
tried the deed, however, and succeed
cd in landing the ball S9l yards.
| A running race took place yesterda.
afternoon near the dyke between Rob
ert JemIson and John Beker, proprle
tor of the Market street hotel. Tn,
distance was 1850 yards aud Beker VIII,
Is 220 pounds beat Jemison who is II
pounds.
A coiored man from Newark wa.
LOGGED in jail here last evening in dc
fault OF bail for the upper court on tn,
charge Of larceny OF revolver.
Tho Old Rose Social Club held Its an
nuil picnic yesterday at Slngletre,
Camp on the Hamburger farm between
here and Delaware City. The young
people went from here in two large
skiifs yesterday morning. They re
turned about9 O'Clock and were al
smiles, as they spent a very plessan
time. Among those present were:
Misses Lizzie Wise, Cora Hudson
Emma Harris, Maggie Shaw. Lille
Shaw. Clara VlnlLg. Eta Mcguire
Bertha Sippie, Hattie King. Maudt
King, Anna MohleE, Kate Timns, q
s. King. s. Mitchell, Il. Newlove. II. II
Price, Il. j. WegRenman, John Ham
mers. Albert 1imms, Wilbur Meredith
Arthur Murray.
A party Of young men went from
this city to Townsville yesterday. A,
| the first young fellow was getting lnLS
the boat on the return trip he took {
sudden dive into the river. and fol
the first time had the experience o.
swimming In the river with his shoei
| on. He seemed to DO nothing ths
worse OF his dip lust evening.
Over fifty persons from this cit,
went yesterday to Germanla Park oil
the steamer Reybold.
A game of base ball will DO PLAYED
this afternoon between the Younf
America and Liberty Senate Clubs
BOTH clubs played last Monday ant
the Young America won. The Sen
ators hope to turn the tables this al
ternoon.
Tue idea OF repairing the old Acade
my building is something which al
the people, are in favor Of but they
are afraid that the taxes will be In
creased. This will not occur, as the
city and State appropriations will am
ply permit the Board of Education te
have tile work done.
A well-known citizen and heavy
tax payer last evening said that Lt
would like to see how much earnest t.
ness vas in MIR. Rodnoy's reported re
marks at the meeting of the Trustees
OF the Commons. Mr.. Rodney Is 6
trustee of the old court house, and 1
is stated that there IRE $500 in the
treasury. Now,as this money has not
been spent on-the echool green and as
it Is III reality money belonging to the
city. and as 1t Is understood to be
max ng no interest then the
trustees should come to the assistance
OF the school board and give the sS0t
towards repairing school building No.
2. Time will tell. Now let us see
how much earnestness the people have
who are In a position to assist in the
necessary and good work. IL 1t Is city
money and the city Ia in need OF that
money then 1t certainly should be
forthcoming.
The City Cornet band Is high In Its
lanks to the people OF Dover for the
manner In which they received the
band on Wednesday, After the parade
was over our btnd boys took refresh
ing wash and gave a concert for near
ly two hours OH the green. Among
the selections rendered was the
Country Picnic.' New Castle teels