The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-04
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN
NEW CASTLE. April 4th.

The scconu death at the jail inside Of 4
week occurred on Saturday when Sugar
Awful" died from an attack of NJ Menin-
gifts Undertaken Clewell took charge of
the reInains and removed the same TO
Wilmington where Rothwells mother
and sister reside. The big colored man
was general favorite with 3he Other
prisoners He was noticeable hgure on
the corridor. He always had q smile and
passing word for visitors. During his
illness Rothwell had the deep sympathy Of
his fellow prisoners.
Nazareth NJ E. Church was we'll filled
yesterday at both services. The lew pas
tor, Rev. r. Irving Watkins occupied the
pulpit and preached two interesting ser
mons. MIR. Watkins arrived on Saturday
afternoon and. was met at the depot by
Rev. James NJ. Wise and Robert G.. Cor
don. The new pastor was escorted to the
residence of Sheriff Finn, whose guast:le
was yesterday. During the evening
number Of church workers called to ex-
tend cordial welcome to the new pastor.
Those who had the pleasure Of hearing
him yesterday speak well Of his eloquence.
The local lodge of the Masonic fraternity
had charge of the funeral Of Aaron Roy,
colored, which took place yesterday after
noon. A number of prominent Masons
from Wilmington were In attendance no
the funeral. Roy also belonged to the
Sons and Daughters Of Moses. The
funeral was one Of the Largest ever seen
at Mount Salem A. NJ. E. Cemetery, where
interment was made.
Over BOD persons crowded into the First
Baptist Church on Saturday night to hear
the lecture given by Rev J. ID g. Hanna
of Wilmington. Despite the efforts of
the ushers applause rang out from timo to
time. The lecture was on the war IN
Cuba and the blowing UP of tho Maine.
OutburstS of enthusiasm aud pa;rlotism SIN
could not be checked.
Yesterday being palm Sunday palms
were distributed at both masses In St.
Peter church
The tenth annual meeting of tho Citi.
zens' Building and Loan Association will
be held this evening.
A. Highly Davidson, formeily Of near
this city and nov First Lientenant Of
Troop II, Fourth United States Cavalry.
and who has been stationed at Vancouver
Barracks State Of Washington, Is in this
city on furlouyh. Mr.. Davidson. who
looks every inch soldier, has served two
terms of enlistment and before his depart.
ure from his barracks enlisted fer tho
third term. He stated that he expected
to be called away at any moment, aud
thought that his company would DO
moved to the South.
ExConsul William Black is the guest
of Thomas Higgins in New York.
Frank kuntz a student In Muhlenberg
College at Allentown, Pa, is the guest Of
his uncle, DR.. William Kuntz.
Mrs. Amanda Kline, Of Allentown, and
Mrs. Carrie Drake, of Slatington, Pa, who
have returned from q visit among friends
in Florida, are the guests of the Misses
kun.z
James McCallin, Cranston Hunter and
James Mcguire who are baling hay ut st.
Georges spent Sunday at home with their
friends.
Rev. L, P. Corkran and wife spent yes
terday in Wilmington.
One of New Castle's pretty girls will be
married next week. The young lady resid-
ed here about two years A prominent
young farmer will be tho groom