Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
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y. M, swore in the new members. Messrs.
John schuhardt, William II: Morrison
and Francis FagaE: also William III.
Meredith, the new city assessor.
On motion Of Mr. Eiiason, Mr.. Cooper
was made chairman pro tenn and on
motion of MI. Pagan Mr.. Eliason was
made secretary pro tenn The nomination
of permanent president being next in
order, Mr. Pagan nominated Mt, Morri.
son and he vas elected. Mr.. Morrison
thanked the members OF the Council and
said he would Try to discharge the duties
of the office tothe best OF his ability. Z.
Edwin Echles was elected clerk. The
Council then adjourned until the next reg
ular meeting. tile first Tuesday in May.
A fine concertwill be given on May 18TH
by the City C0rIet Band in the Opera
House. Local talent assisted by others,
will present theIproGrammc.
At the regular meeting Of Co. ii, y. u.
D., last night, three new lpembers-BanS-
son H. Holc0mD, Ir., Edward Whitnack
and Walter J. Cotield-were elected. There
are now AZ members on the muster rolls.
A new form of imitation Is being intro.
duced, which will meet with the entire
approval of the company.
New CASTLE April lathe funeral of
Mrs. Martha Hammond took place this
morning at 0 o'clock from her late resi-.
dence, on South Fifth street. below Dela-
ware. and was largely attended. High
mass was celebrated in 81. Peters Church
and interment made in the cemetery adj
joining. The pall-bearers were: James i.
Toman, Patrick McGrory Joseph Dough-
erty, James Brady and James MeGrath.
The funeral of Clayton b. Palmer, a
we'll known young man of this city, was
held this morning at his late home Ninth
and Gray streets. Services were held at
the house by the Rev. V. s. Collins of the
NJ. Il. Church. lntermenI WINS made III
the Glasgow Presbyterian cemetery. The
pail. bearers were Hugh Ryan, Philip
Sheridan, Robert Montgomery and Harry
Montgomery. Many friends of the de.
ceased paid their last tribute OF respect
during yesterday.
This community was greatly shocked on
Saturday evening to learn OF the death OF
Capt Thomas l.. Truss, one of the leading
coal merchants OF this city. The death
was surprise to every one as it was not
generally known that Mr.. Truss was Ill.
The cause OF death was Brghfs disease.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday
afternoon, with services at the house by
the Rev. Il. NJ. Munson at 3 o'clock. In
terment will be made in the Methodist
cemetery.
The Easter services at the different
churches in this city yesterday were very
fine. In 81. Peter S Church the decorations
were magnificent. The altar was covered
with potted plants and flowers, and at
night over 201 candles lent their beautiful
light to the already pretty scene. There
were Is altar boys in the service, mar.
shalled by James McPike. The Easter
music, arranged by Miss Lena Rogers, was
very fine. At the Presbyterian Church
| the pulpit was decorated with white
flowers and looked quite handsome. A
special Easter programme was rendered
by the choir at the evening service. AT
Emmanuel p. Il. Church Chaplain Murson
spoke of the joys of Easter.
The beaming room at Knowles wooden
mills is the only department working to-
day. Work in this department is delayed,
and in consequence the rest of she mill is
compelled 70 stop until Wednesday,
Mr.. Titus will take charge of LEAFS flour
mill to-day, Mr.. Heacock having resigned.
Five others resigned on Saturday, and
almost an entire new force will be em-
ployed.
The c. A. C. basketball team will play
return game with the West End Read
ing Club of Wilmington, on Saturday
| night next, in the Opera House here.
A wrestling match between Thomas
Doris and Arthur Murray resulted in
favor of Doris in about 10 seconds, only
one fall being made. The stakes were
turned over to the winner by the referee
Mr.. Doris viii challenge any man in the
State ut 100 pounds.
New CASTLE. April 1G.-This community
was shocked again yesterday afternoon by
tho sudden death of Editor Charles II
Seminar of the New Castle County Herald
Mr.. Seminar had been sick only since last
Friday. He was well liked by everybody,
an honest and upright man, and Il con
scientious Christian. He was n licensed
local preacher. Born in Philadelphia ia
1850, he lived for number of years in
this State. He owned and published the
ftntnss!a methodist. which he aiterwart
sold to Mr.. Thomas. He also published a
one time the Odessa Herald and worked or
the Middletown NcW Era. He leaves hi:
aged mother and two children to mourn
his loss. his wife having died in this city
some time ago. The funeral will TAXI
place on Thursday, ut 9 o'clock p. m
Services in the NJ. Z. Church; intermert
in the new Episcopal cemetery.
AT the yearly meeting Of the member
of Emmanuel i. L. Church for the election
of wardcns and vestrvmen, Yesterday,
good sized vote was pnlled. The result o
the election was rs follows: Senior warden
John Mcfarland; junior warden, Edwin
N. Herbert; vestrymen, John II. Rodney
Francis n. Buck, David w. Elknton
Lewis +. Etiason, William ]. Etchel
Charles Willis and John f, v. Plat. Th
| hliNS VI Jl'iliJN NAlhtl' W tlls ihNl
bert was elected last night, vas formerl,
held by Thomas liolconib. recently of th
city, but now of Washington, ID, c.
The hall given by the life and drum
corps Of this city, last night. was yer,
nice aifair aud was largely attended b.
persons from Philadelphia Chester. vii
inington and this CITY. The grand mnrcl
l.die Wright Music for the programme
OF ~ dances was furnished by Harry W
lIushebeck. violin; William II, Eberle
Corliet, and George Elliott, piano. Tn
managers were: George Wright, grant
conductor; Eby Bull floor manager Jane
Sluith, assistant floor manager
Mayor Il. q. Boyd had his first case yes
terday morning. Two Hungarians wer
brought before him on the charge .
drunkenness and disorderly condGct, pre-
ferred by Officers Morgan and Tobin, VIII
, arrested them in Dobbinsville OH Sundal
, night. They were fined S5,15 each, which
they readily paid and went on their wa.
rejoicing.
Constable Creedon brought to this cit,
yesterday Alexander, alias ".Coney'
/ Whartenberry, cOlored on the charge u
, breaking into and stealing from the stor
of Mr.. German, at Hockessn. This is NJ
"Coney's' first trip to Sheriff Gills' hote
He was here about two years ago, and
, looks us if il were a full term for him thi
time as he has turned States evidence an
j. Constable erection has ere this caugh
: James Martin on the same charge.
The regular meeting of the directors c
the Z. a. Z. was held last night. The bas,
ball grounds were ordered leveled off. Cor
tractor Peter Doris will start work on
: to-dav.so that the field may be in readine.
for the game with the Somerset base. ba
i team of Philadelphia, which will tax
l.. place on Saturday next.
S Harry Lancaster is reported quite II
having had a hemorrhAgo the latter pui
OF last week. from which he does not seer
able to recover.