The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-09
ITEMS FROM
new CASTLE,
June 9th, 1901!

been lodged in New Castle county
Jail to await trial at the next tern
of the court OF General Sessions or
the charge of1arceny of horse
the property of William c. Pening
ton OF Armstrong; Corner Horse
stealing of late has reached such q
pitch around Middletown that a
movement is OH foot to form a pro
tective association. Mr.. Pening'
ton lost valuable black horse,
The animal was taken from the
stable ~ nights ago. Robin.
son has been employed by Mr..
Pennington up the time OF his ar.
rest. He was given a preliminary
hearing before Magistrate Rey-
nolds of Middletown, and placed
under bail and in default was COM
mitted. Robinson was released
from Jail last February.
There was very successful en-
tertainment given in the Red Men s
Hall, for the benefit of the colored
school. Some time ago number
OF girls were selected to represent
the different states. The votes
were five cents each and the state
representative bringing in the larg
est number of votes was to receive
a watch. The second prize was a
ring, the third worker was to be
crowned queen and the next two,
maids of honor. When the money
was turned in Nevada Cluff had the
largest amount and Estella Terry
was second. Hattie Williams was
crowned queen and Beatrice Muir
ray and Carrie Benson as maids
of honor. A drill by the State de-
tenders -Was~a-feature of the enter
talnment Refreshments were sold
and neat sum was realized.
The Clionion Literary Society Of
the New Castle High School elected
the following officers yesterday af-
ternoon: President, Anna Platt;
Secretary, Anna Vantine; corre-
spending secretary, Bessie Linus;
treasurer. Mamie Gormley.
Arrangements have been COM
pleted for large number of white
and colored men to accompany the
J. Edward Addicks Club of Will
mington, upon the occasion of the
parade in Philadelphia during the
week of the National Republican
Convention. The colored men of
New Castle hundred are deter
mined that they shall receive no
more slurs from the Regular Repub-
licans. They do not propose to
vote for or support any man who
does not favor Harmony with
big H.
f. l. Rogers, who has been ap-
pointed special census enumerator,
will have an interesting experience.
He will be called upon to take the
statistics of the cobbler as we'll as
the manufacturer of steamships.
blacksmiths, wheelwrlghts, car
rlage and wagon builders, manu-
facturers of all classes of goods
and tailors and dressmakers will
be importuned by the Special enum-
orator. Union Republicans are
elated at the appointment of one of
their number while the Regulars
are engaged in taking the Regular
census.
On next Tuesday night the Citi-
zens' Cornet Band will be reor-
ganized. Frank White has signal
ICED his intention of playing bass.
Mrs. Feldeman and daughter,
Alene, of Mt Airy, Pa, Mrs. Lof-
land and son Howard. of Kennett
Square, and Miss Julia Mahoney
of Philadelphia. are the guests Of
Mrs. Charles NJ. Wise.
The funeralo of Greta Myers. aged
two and half years, daughter of
Walter Myers, took place yester-
dav. Interment was made in Mt.
Salem cemetery.
Philip Gilley, aged y years, fell
down the stairs at his home and
severely sprained his arm.
Mrs. James Toner of New York |
city, is visiting her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Carlin.
Thomas O'Donnell of Queen
Anne's county. Md, is the guest Of |
James b. Brady.
Mrs. Patrick McGrath is very
sick.
Be sure and attend the festival
of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. ir the Opera
House tonight.
New Castle base ball club will
play Chester this week.
The shad season is over and the
fishermen are arranging for pic
mic.
John Montgomery and John Deener
spent Yesterday fishing for trout.
c. p. King of Philadelphia, was
in New Castle yesterday.
In Chester on Tuesday evening,
a very pretty wedding took place
at Asbury a. NJ. e. Church. The
happy pair was John Holland of
Chester. and Miss Carrie Sihlc Of
New Castle. The bride wore a
dress of cream cashmere, trimmed
with lace and satin ribbon, and
carried bouquet of bride roses.
Miss Lillian Holland, a sister OF the
groom, was bridesmaid, and wore
blue silk. trimmed with white lace.
William, a brother Of the groom,
acted as best man. !
A reception was held at the resi-
dence Of The groom's parents, No.
4l2 East Sixth street, from 9 until
II. The parlor was beautifully
decorated with roses and potted
plants. They received number OF
beautiful presents, including furnl-
lure, china, cut glass, linen, silver
and enamcled ware.
Guests were present from Phila-