The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-25
LOCAL DOTS.

C. H. Gross, well.known barber, has
removed to No. 5ll West Second street.
Edgar Foltz, formerly with N. B.
Danforh, is clerking for Harvey J.
Spruance.
Alfred Churchman formerly of the
Pusey 4 Jones Company, but now resi-
dent of Philadelphia, was in town yes
terday.
A fight took place in Hooks saloon, at
Fifth and Madison streets, about 6
o'clock last night One Of the particle
pants was arrested.
Mrs. Ashenbach, who resides at No.
2O7 West Second street, has made de-
cided improvement, by having cement
laid in front of her property.
Antonio Chichill, an employee Of the
Baltimore Dredging Company, broke his
arm while at work on u dredge in the
Delaware river. DR.. Blocksom reduced
the fracture.
Elmer Nailor, clerk for W. L. Smith,
at Fourth and Harrison streets, fell in
the store Saturday, inficting an
ugly cut in his head. DR.. McColley
dressed the injury.
The storm last night played havoc with
the electric lights and the linemen were
kept busy repairing the lamps especially
on lower Market street.
Caento Massero, an Italian, fell uncon'
sc!ous yesterday on Market street near
Fifth He was removed to the Police
Station where he revived sufficiently tc
BE- taken home by his friends.
Captain Gilbert Of the Baltimore City
Police was in Wilmington yesterday
He paid visit to the police station last
night and expressed himself as being
greatly pleased with the efficiency of the
Wilmington force.
Citizens living near Second and Mon
roe streets are complaining OF the condi
ton of the street. They express a hope
that the Street and Sewer Department
will find an opportunity in the near fu
ture for improving its condition.
A large tree standing in front of No
6l4 King st. was blown down last night
about eleven O'Clock. 1t fell across Kin.
street and completely blocked that thor
oughfarc. The police were notified anG
they promptly hauled it to one side and
placed a danger signal
abraham Lincoln" will be the them,
of a lecture to be given by Bishop
Fowler, d. D. LII. D., in the Auditorium
Tomorrow evening. Goodman, Ep
worth, Wesley and Kingswood NJ. f.
Churches will receive the receipts of tn,
lecture.
The W. 4 n. branch OF the Union
Mission, composed of the employees o.
| road held their usual service in the wait
ing room at the W. * \. Station ycster
day afternoon. Charles Springer con
ducts these meetings. which are hclC
every Sunday afternoon at 2.15 o'clock
and is pleased ut the success attending
his efforts.
Since Chief Dolan made the report rec
ommending the appointment Of an an in
spector Of police, instead of one Of tn,
captains, he has received several dozcl
applications from ambitious persons de
serving to serve as inspectors. 1t will re
quirc an act Of the Assembly to make tn,
proposed change even if be ayyreved b,
the Commission.
Shortly after midnight yesterday morn
ing, Herbert Masen, Of this city, fel
through the trestle, which spans Shell
pot creek, this side of Elgcmoor, sustain
ing a compound fracture of the nasa
bone. He likewise received m ugly Gu
under the chin, and his upper lip wa.
cut completely in two. Both his knee.
We're scraped. He was sent to the Della
ware Hospital, where DR.. Joyce dressed
his injuries.
Yesterday evening Charles Irons, color
ed man living at No. 24l Tatnall Streets
while returning from u trip to the coun
try in his buggy had driven as far al
Third nd Union where the horse fell i,
to a cave and upset the buggy spilline
out the driver, two dogs and u load o.
walnuts The horse was extricated by al
officer and found to be uninjurcd. A rec
light and Waterman have been PLACED
at the cave to prevent any further &C
cidents.
An entertainment will be given b,
the ladies Of the Mount Enon Baptis
Colorcd Church, under the auspices o
the Busy Bee Company, at Elite Hall
Fourth and French streets, on Thursda,
Evening, October 2Sth, 1897. The pro
ceeds 60 to fund to enable the churcl
to make permanent arrangements for ;
place OF worship
Percival Evans was employed at Office
Of the Harlan & Hollingsworh Compan,
until Tuesday last, when he drew hi
salary, and departed for parts unknown
He is supposed to be we'll supplied with
transportation as inquiry has been made
concerning mileage book and bicycle
His sudden exit has caused several sor