Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-05

terday afternoon, about 4. 80 O'Clock, at
the boarding house of Mrs. Wilmot, on
North Second street. where he had ro-
sided for several months. When he
retired Saturday night he apparently
was well. DR.. John J. Black was
summoned and expressed the opinion
that Mr.. Wolfe died either Saturday
night or yesterday morning. An in
quest will he held to-day Tho do
ceased was 81 years old. He was tho
son of the lato Daniel r. Wolfe,
well-known lawyer of the city, and the
late Rebecca Anderson Wolfe. lie was
a clerk at the Delaware iron works.
During tho last five years he was
organist at the Presbyterian Church
and during the Is preceding years
organist at Emmanuel Church, Of
which he was member.
Lust nights missionary services in
the Methodist Church were well at
tended and interesting, The report OF
Supt j. M. Wise showed that the
Sunday school has BAT members. Tho
receipts from all sources during tho
year amounted to 1888. 70, and the con
tributions for missions amounted to
1892. Lust nights missionary offering
amounted TO s191. 70.
William q, McGrory, youngest son
Of Patrick McGrory, trustee of the
New Castle Commons, died last night.
William Hunter took charge of the
postofiiee this morning with Miss Nan
Mahoney as assistant. Many friends
OF Mr.. Gordon, the retiring postmaster,
speak highly Of his successor.
Frederick Perram, who had an eye
injured about two weeks ago by
spark, has lost tho use of it.
New Castle, March 3.--The Citizens
Building and Loan Association nomi-
mated the following officers last night:
President, George w. Diekerson Vice
President. John G.. Mahoney; Treas
urer, Julian ID. Janvier; Secretary,
William j. Ferris; Directors, John 4.
Stoops, William q. Rothwell, Patrick
McGrory, Thomas Frazer, John A.
Walls, Israel Ridings, John Thompson,
James Il. Biqgs, J. Milton Davidson,
Thomas j. Gravel, Edward Daily and
G. Allen Smith. Tho election will be
held April 9Th.
Mrs Frank Bills died yesterday
afternoon. She leaves six children, the
eldest OF whom Is about 10 years of age.
A large schooner is aground on the
New Jersey shore nearly opposite this
city. She ia supposed to have gone
ashore during the night.
New Castle, March A. Tho monthly
meeting Of City Council was held last
night. President Morrison and Messrs.
Pagan, Cooper, Schuhardt and Eliason
were present.
A committee interviewed the Trus.
tees Of the Commons respecting an APP
s,f G1 T,,e .,fr IA
the conclusion of the interview the
had decided to appropriate the sum OF
$500. On motion Of Mr.. Pagan tho
trustees were voted thanks.
Mayor Boyd reported that he received
during February licenses and fines
amounting TO $50 80.
Mr.. Schuhardt reported that trunk
has been put on the causeway near
Rogers woods
Mr.. Cooper reported that 700 tons of
stone have been put on the streets and
estimated that another barge load will
be required.
Collector Tobin stated that he had
$500 in bank and did not know to
whom IL belonged. 1t was decided to
appropriate ii for the use of the city
The lamp committee reported that
several street lights had not been burn
ing. Mr.. Eliaeon stated that Mr.. Shaw,
president of tho gas company, had i'm
formed him that "a new lamp tops have
been received and will be in use as soon
as possible.
Messrs. Pagan and Cooper thought
| the old Humane fire engine should be
| sold. Mr.. Cooper advocated the pur-
chase of chemical engine. Mr. Pagan
| didn't think the city could afford to
buy an engine and suggested that tho
Silsby be properly equipped. Mr..
| Eliason favored chemical. IL was
| decided TO ascertain what can be OBJ
| tanned for the old engine.
Action on tho appeal respecting the
assessment of tho j. j. Taggart prop
erty was postponed.
Action regarding the speed Of trains
passing through tho city was also de-
ferred.
The city treasurer reported that he
received $50. so last month.
| Mayor Boyd suggested that the police
be provided with dark lanterns, which
suggestion was adopted.
Tho Trustees of the Commons also
| met last evening. President Black
and Messrs Toman, Mahoney, Chal-
lenger, Wise, McGrory, Borie, Hance,
Daily and Ferris were present.
Tho treasurer reported that last
months receipts amounted to 1897. ;]G
and that there are 81, 542. "a in the
treasury.
Mr.. Maloney was appointed to act
with Mr.. Challenger in assisting coun-
sol in the suit of the Now Castle water
works against tho city.
The Lenape Steam Fire Engine and
Hook and Ladder Co. reported receipts
amounting to S5l2. 06 and disbursements
amounting to S53l. 81.
The trustees elected the following
officers for tho ensuing year: President,
DIR. John j. Blsck Secretary and
Treasurer, William j. Ferris; acting
committee, Messis Toman, Mahoney
and Wise public building committee,
Messrs. McGrory, Mahoney and Wise
ianitor, b. Il. Lancaster.
During a sparring match Monday
afternoon John Common got in a swing
ing blow on John Hammond and the
latter fell but quickly revived.
The body of Mrs. Sarah Bills was
taken to Philadelphia yesterday after
noon for interment.
The b. ID. w. Social will give an on
tertainment at the home of Maurice
Cripps tomorrow evening.
Miss Ella Gillis was given surprise
party last night. Among those present
we're: Misses Gertrude Kunta, Rebs
Saunders, Julia Tindle. Bessie Kuntz,
Laura Gillis and May COOLEY, Miss
Wilson of Wilmington, Miss Steele OF
Chesapeake City. Miss banner o.
Dover, f. Drake and g. Coulton Of
Milminpton. DIR. Richnrds. Ii. @. Hun.