The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-01-30
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.
January 3Oth. 1904

January SOth. 1900
Seldom If ever that kind act is
! forgotten. Those who are 10 a po-
sition to do an act of kindness
should try and performi it and make
some men happy. That kind act
has been appreciated by one man
can be seen from the following facts:
About ten days ago young man
was arrested in Wilmington as he
stepped from passenger train.
He was well dressed but was under
the influence of liquor. His two
companions left him after extract
ing his cash and when he got off
the train he was penniless. He
was taken before Judge Ball and
without much ceremony he was
mulcted in 81 and costs and sent to
this city in default OF the fine and
costs. He was brought to this city
in the chain gang. Several persons
saw him going into the Jail and said
it was a pity that such a WELL
dressed and respectable young man
should be placed among the buns.
A subscription was started and the
man was released. He entered the
tonsorial parlors Of Joseph Bacon
and heartily thanked his benefac.
tors. Yesterday morning he again
entered the same shop and greeting
those in the place soon entered into
conversation. He then rendered a
five dollar bill in payment Of money
paid for his release. Those who
had been interested in the mans
release refused to accept the money
but he would not take it back. He
left again for Wilmington to take
train ior the South where he has an
elegant position. The young man
has not tasted liquor since the men,
orable day. He stated that he can
not thank his benefactors enough
for the kindness shown him while
in this city.
John Scarborough, employed at
the New Castle County Hospital at
Farnhurst, is ill and it is feared
that his illness may prove serious.
James Cheffeins injured some
time ago BY fall from step lad
der, does not appear to improve and
it is now feared he may not recover.
Charles Sweatman who has ac-
cepted the position of superinten-
dent Of the Triton cotton mills has
rented the Stack property on South
Fifth street and will occupy the
premises this week.
Edward Cheffens has been
placed in charge of the breakers at
the Knowles Woolen mills.
Word has been received in this
city that Willie Smith, aged l3
years, son of the late Hugh c.
Smith, who had been taken to the
Polyclinic Hospitalin Philadelphia,
to be operated on, has successfully
withstood the operation and that
he is recovering as rapidlya as could
be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Lunt celebrated
their birthday anniversaries at
their home on Sunday by a family
gathering. Mr.. Lunt's birthday
anniversary is on the 9th of the
month and Mrs. Lunt's on the 50th,
hence the celebration together.
Charles B. Lancaster will engage
in the purchase and sale of shad
during the coming season.
The Silk Sock Social to be held
in the NJ. E. Sunday School room
on Friday evening promises to be a
grand success. Those who did not
receive invitations, are also invited
and they can settle the size of their
socks at the door.
New Castle people enjoy the SEN
satIon OF travelling part ways be-
tween this city and Wilmington by
steamboat. When they get to Third
street bridge they generally UNDER
stand.the strength Of the Christiana
air.
Mrs. Sarah Simon treated the
motormen and conductors on the
trolley cars 10 a warm lunch last
night for which the men feel CRATE
full.
{. Edwin Ecklcs, Clerk of CITY
Council and the Board of Education,
is i'll.
Edward Carney will remove his
family to Wilmington, where he is
employed.