Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02

VI liO L l'lbbJ W. 100 'NtANS'
New Castle, Dec. 31.-Tho annual
Christmas treat and entertainment Of
st. Peters r. g. Sunday-school was
held in the basement of the church last
night. A splendid programme consist
ing Of songs, speeches and dialogues
under the direction Of Miss Lizzie
McCue was rendered before a large
audience. Afterwards candies and
books were distributed.
The funeral of John Weldon, ST.,
took place this morning at O'Clock,
from the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Edward McCue, Sixth and Clark
streets High mass was held in st.
Peters Church and interment made in
the cemetery adjoining. The pail bearers
were John Calm, John Corlin, Michael
Fitzgerald, Martin Leonard, Richard
McGinn and John Keenan,.
Little Mary Biggs, aged 16 months,
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aleyan-
der Biggs Of near this city. fell against
the stove yesterday and severely burned
both hands, DIR. Black dressed the
injuries.
Daniel McCaughan, aged 8 years, son
of Hugh McCaughan, superintendent
of the scarving and bending furnaces
in the Delaware iron works, was taken
suddenly ill yesterday, suffering from
severe pains in the stomach, DIR. Black
was called in and upon making an ex-
animation found that he had injured
himself by jumping. His condition is
quite serious.
The high winds last night caused
some slight damage to several roofs,
and some chimneys were blown down.
Repairs will be made to the section
of pavement on Delaware street which
has been in need OF attention for sone
time.
New Castle, Jan. 1.-The regular
monthly meeting OF the Board of Edu-
cation was held last night. The mem
bers present were: Mr.. Eliason, presi-
dent pro tenn. Messrs. Stewart, Frazer,
Manlove Deakyne and Tybout. The
report Of the finance committee showed
balance of 81, $40 in the general fund
and $3.50 in the State fund, making
total of 81, 500 in the treasury.
The following bills were ordered paid:
New Castle Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
SO, 1S; John Megginsou, ST.. Is; G. /.
Spear, 50. 90; New Castle Brick and
Lime Co., GO cents; Theodore w. Hanf
81. 25; Fl. A. Dennison, $36. %; John
Hudson, 50. so; expressage and hauling
on books, 81. 40.
The report OF the principal of the
schools was as follows; Total attend
ance, 543: number of applicants for ad-
mission, 81 names of those deserving
special commendation for department
and progress:
Room No. 2-Hattie McCaughan,
Maggie Lawlor, Agnes Mccoy.
No. 3-Anna Vantine, May Simpson.
No 4-Blanche Morgan, Lyolie Price,
George Duffy, Rosa Lenoir, Alfred
| Winslow.
No. 5-John Wilson, Frank Hewett,
Robert Vantine, Renie Becker, Flor
ence Keegan, Annie Cannon, Ella Nor
gan.
No. 7--Muriel Sudell, Mary Pedrick,
Walter Wilson, Susie Morrison, Preston
Pruitt.
No. 81 Fannie Becker, Alice Hendrix,
Sophie Willis.
But two bids were received for fur
nishing 62 curtains for Schools Nos. /
| and2 Megary IL Son's bid was $40. so,
while that of John Taylor amounted
to $40. CO. These shades were TO be the
best hand made, with Hartshorne roll
ers. but the prices were thought to be
too high, as curtains at % cents each
was considered expensive enough. 1t
was ordered that the bids on curtains
be referred to the committee to be re-
ported on at the next regular meeting.
Mr.. Eliason stated that he had asked
| bids from three local dealers, but none
had been received. The salaries of
| teachers, substitutes and ianitors were
ordered paid, after which the board
| adjourned.
Henry Purnell and Samuel Carsdon
of New Middletown, were brought to
this city yesterday by Constable Du-
hadaway, on the charge of larceny and
locked up in default of 5000 bail for
their appearance at court. The case
was heard before Squire Ferguson.
The annual anniversary of the Baptist
Church will be held on January 10th.
A special programme is being arranged
for the occasion. The scholars OF the
Sunday school will receive candy and
the elder persons will partake of cakes
and oranges
Tho Cooking Club met at the home
of Mrs. John Fl. Rodney on Monday
evening and an enjoyable time was
spent A supper was served consisting
of choice viands prepared by the young
ladies present, among whom were the
following; Miss Bergen of Philadel-
phia; Misses Mary Shaw, Sophia Rod
ney, Alice Hay of Chicago; Lulu Rod
ney, Greta Cooper, Maria Rogers, Reba
Case. Mary Holcomb, Annie Rodney,
Sarah Rodney, Messrs. f. Merton
Munson. Henry Robbins of Philadel-
phia, Keith Rodney, NJ. Pepper, John
Rodney and George Case.
City Council has placed new cross
ing on South Fifth street which was
recently asked for by tine citizens of
that neighborhood.
The large flag pole near the Maritime
Exchange was broken oil at the ground
by the heavy wind. This pole was
used to display signals 10 passing boats