The Delawarean., 1900-08-04
FINDING WEALTH
At CAPE NOME.
FELTON, fIan in the Rich Country
Braving iiardsilips.
MAN FELL TO DEATH FROM MAST.
Struck ON Pile of Iron Bolts and Sus-
tanned Broken Neek.--Party
Frightened by Unman-
agcable Horses.
Fel.9n, Del.. Algns. 8.

FELTON,, Del, August 8.
Mr.. Jacob Friedel received a letter
on Tuesday from his son, Jacob who
is alt Nome, Alaska. He, and four
Others left New Haven, Conn, some
ten weeks since ITO seek their fortunes
i'm THE Klondike. He stated in the let
ter that he thought the uullook was
bright, of course they knew that they
must endure a great many hardships
to enable them 40 accomplish much
They were we'll equipped for both the
weather and the work before the party
left Seattle. He says that a great
many suffered with cold feet, and in
consequence of which several thousand
had turned back i'm despair His party
did not feel worried on account of the
failure of others as they counted the
cost as best they could before leaving
home and propose to remain in Ghat
region for some time unless death
should occur among them. Mr.. Friedel
was elected president of the company.
Charles Meredith, son Of .he laJe
John r. Meredith, was killed at
Sparrow's Point, near Baltimore, on
Friday, July 27. He was engaged at
work ON a ship at that place and was
up the mast when by some manner
he fell distance of % feet, striking
head formost on pile of iron bolts
and nuts, breaking his neck. 1t was
a very sad case His remains were
brought by rail to Greensboro last
Monday and from there to Mount Olive
cemetery for interment.
A party of sixteen ladies and gentle
men of Feluon, drove ito Camden camp
on Wednesday evening in a large
wagon with four horses. They had a
pleasant time going, but ON the return
"trip they were delayed very much by
two of their horses becoming almost
home safely with a pair of horses to
the wagon and leading two behind.
On Tuesday Of this week the FELTON,
Nj. E. and Presbyterian Sabbath
schools, with a large number of friends
went to Bowers Beach. The children
had a grand good time, and of course
the older persons We're we'll pleased,
for it was children's day and when
they are happy those having them in
charge share the pleasure with them.
Every thing was pleasant.
Mr.. Charles Rice received Monday
informing telegram from Ashburn-
ham, Mass, notifying him of the death
of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Davis. Mr..
Rice left FELTON, on the first train Mon
day to attend the funeral, which took
place at her late residence on Tuesday.
Miss Florence Melvin of Baltimore,
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Emily j. Caldwell.
Miss May Cullen, with her mother,
Mrs. Mollie Cullen, are with friends
at Bowers.
Miss Jennie Harrington, who was
visiting friends in Harrington, has re
turned home.
MI. dllQ AllS. HIdnh NooeNhACi %uAN u
children of New Castle, were guests of
Mrs. Sarah M. Harrington ON Saturday
and Sunday
Mrs. susan Anderson is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. John D. Anderson at Canter-
bury.
Willard S. Jones was in Philadelphia
ON Tuesday.
Mr. John Jump of Talbot county,
was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Emily
]. Caldwell ON Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Rosa McFeeley, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas L. Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. oliver Gibson and
daughter of Chester, were guests of
Mr. and Mrs William r. Bradley this
week.
Mrs. j. W. Downham entertained
Miss Mary Tharp and Miss Octavia
Graham last Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. ]. Willis Minner of Coonsville,
Luzerne county, Pa, was in FELTON, ON
Tuesday He was the guest of his
lduiltl, Nlls hJ NIdou6u .
and his brother, Alex J. Minner at
Bowers, this week.
MissBthel Wright, who was visiting
friends in Philadelphia, has returned
home.
Mr.. George M. Bastian received a
letter from Baltimore son Tuesday,
stating that his daughter, Mrs. Richard
Barwick, who was stricken with a
oont;,uo3 m, Eyobtb pooe