Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
, THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.

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donce of Mrs. Clara White, on South
Fourth street. The contracting couple
were Miss Earhotta Walthsr and John
White. They we're rnarried by the Rev.
+. M. Muuaon, LII u. The ceremony
was performed under n marriage hell of
evergreen. and while the bridal party
was approaching ii George j. Hermann
played the march from 'Lohengrin.
Mics Carrie Walther. sister Of tho
bride, was bridesmaid. and Frank
White, brother OF the groom, was best
man. The brittle and bridesmaid were
costumed IN white organdio over white
elk, trimmed with whito silk ribbon |
| and silk lace, and carried Bride and |
pearl roses respectively. A reception
and supper followed the nuptials.
Ries Graham, aon of Mrs. Anna A.
Graham of South Third street, made a
heroic rescue yesterday afternoon at
Delaware street wharf John Elkinson,
aged about 5 years, fell overheard and
| bad gone down tho second time. when
Iiies Graham plunged into the river
aud brought him to the surface. Will. 4
ing hands assisted the rsscuer in nut
ting tho boy ON the wharf, where he was
resusctated.
New Castle, Aug. 81. "A mule owned
I by Lindsay Wilson, who has charge OF
| OK Sheriff Paul 3illis' farm, between
Ogletuwn and Christiana, was terribly
tortured on Thursday evening. Tho
animals tongue was pulled out and
| large piece cut of, and the stump was
slaHhed deop cash was cut in it's
neck, and both eyes were gouged out.
| Mr.. Wilson killed the mule as soon as
possible after he learned Of its condition.
Suspicion points to a criminal who was
confined in the New Castle county Jail
during Mr.. tiillis' administration as
sheriff and MIR. Wilson's term aR chief
warden, when the prisoner attempted
to assault the latter, but was knocked
down, put In irons and carried TO tho
dark cell. On that occasion the man
mnde threats, saying he would have re.
vengo If ii tonk him the remainder of
his life to obtain IL.
Arrangements for the celebration of
the second anniversary of Industry
Council Jr. O. u. A. NJ, have been
completed. The programme is as fol-
lows: Prayer. the Rev. l.. Z. Corkran;
singing, "A AMERICA, the council; open.
ing address. tho Rev. +. M. Munscn,
LII. ID. SELECTION. the Orange MBudo-
lin ana Guitar Club; address, State
Councillor i. NJ. Jones; solo. Wallace
Cannon; address. Past State Councillor
/. 4. Parker; selection, the Orange
Mandolin and Guitar Club; solo, Miss
Mary j. Fleming selection. tho Orange
Mandolin and Guitar Club; solo, Mise
Mary j. Flaming; farce. Fun in u
Restaurant" refreshments.
Frank Fritz has received II rattles
taken from two immense snakes at
Great Falls, Mont. The SNAKES were
} killed by Finley Heacock, formerly of
this city.
New Castle. Aug. 90. Harry Louth,
| tho 11.yoars.old son OF Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Louth of this city, is suffering
from a peculiar malauy which has
proved puzzling problem 10 physi
clans The lad was seized with severe
I pains few DAYS ago, while out gather
, ing berries with his father. He fell to
the ground and was unable TO get up.
His father assisted him to his feet. lie
, was unable to stand on account of the
, intense pain he suffered from, and Mr.
+ Iiouth carried him hons. about mile
Q away. The screams of the lad were
! heart rending. Physicians relieved him
Y from the excruciating pains which
racked his frame, hut he Is yet sufferer
I aud has been losing flesh rapidly. lie
4 has no control of himself and is wheeletl
! about in a coach. 1t is thought that
n the hoy was injured while playing ball
0 several weeks ago. 1t is proposed ia
0 maks an exam ination Of his stomach by
o means OF the X-rays TO ascertain, il
o poBsibe, the cause of his strange
o trouble.
b William Klein of Philadelphia, q
g travelling corn doctor, who arrived here
= -. II Co. hf
d steamer Major Reyboid, Saturday
q morning, aud jumped ON the end Of thu
9 gang plank as IL was being pulled or
the boat. Ito was thrown into the river
o between the boat and the wharf. lie
IS caught hold of rope aud held on witt
l. a deathlike grip until no was pulled
aboard the steamer, when lie tainted
i lie soon recovered.
It City Tax Collector james Il. Whit,
y was kept fairly busy Saturday after
II noon, making out tax receipts for per
d sons who wish to secure the per cen
81 rebate.
:, William Mohler had some trouble OIL
Il Saturday with an employe who de
,r manded moro money. Mr.. Mohler re
10 fused TO give any more than was bar
II gained for, when the man drew razo
IN and showed fight. Mr.. Mohler secured
10 club and after knocking the razo
10 from the hand of his assailant, threy
him out of the store, badly bruisini
the mans face This ended the wrangle
and the employee took his departure.
10 The population OF the New Castl
l. county Jail is gradually increasing AM
to now numbers about 1870 persons. -Four
D. teeu are women, two white and the re
rs mained colored The latter are coniine
70 ia two cells. while Maggie Clark occu
Q. pics tina white wOmon's ward alone
10 Roland Mouton, who is serving torn
~ GU the charge of assault is in a soriuu
% condition from illness. An effort
being made to secure pardon for him
n New Castle, Aug. "a. Owners OF sal
nt boats in this city are greatly inGehso
80 ut tho action Of the parties who man
o. aged the boat race from the mouth q
ih tile Christiana on Sunday. The origint
ts agreement was that the race was TO b
ut between boats fruIn this city and th
p Brandywins, but when New Castl
ne boats put in an appearance, they wer
re refused admittance TO the race.
" William Pedrick, owner of the Mar
nix and Carrie, stated last night that b
: would enter his boat in a race with ii
oil Sunshine for silk flag or $50
at money. He will also back the Pearl ,
est Evening" Star against the same boat.
ire Samuel Ford met with painf'
accident yesterday afternoon viii
using Il cleaver in Eagles meat stori
>, A piece Of bono flew from the bloci