The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-08-06
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Mayor Boyd, r. Ebeuezer Watts

Mayor Boyd, r. Ebeuezer Watts
and Frank Sheridan had a miracu-
lous escape from being hurled into
eternity by a trolley on Sunday
night. They lett Riverside Park
about 9. 20 o'clock and started to
drive to New Castle, As they start
ed TO cross the electric railway
tracks at the south Dobbinsville
crossing they we're Mortified to see
the headlight of the south bound
car. Next moment the car struck
the horse and carriage, knocking
them to one side and the three oc-
cupants OF the carriage were dump
ed on the road. Motorman David
son brought his car to standstili
and then it was found that the
thrse mer were but slightly in.
jured, although they presented
a rather unpresentable appear
ance IS their clothing was covered
with road dust The shafts and
one wheel Of the carriage were
broken aud the horse was skinned
about the head and legs. A mum.
Der Of New Castle people who were
in the waiting room at Riverside
Park a considerable distance away
from the crossing heard the crash
when the car struck the team. The
occupants OF the carriage are re.
ceivng congratulations over their
fortunate escape. Motorman Da-
wilson is one of the most careful
men on the line. He is noted for
the steady gaze he keeps ahead
and pays no attention to what 10
gong on IN the car. lie was nn-
abe to stop the car when he saw
the horse reach the tracks. But
he reversed the power lever and
applied the brakes Immediately.
r.. Owing to the wreck 10 the west
yard Yesterday afternoon the mail
and express trains came over the
cut off. The last mail was accord
lngly late.
William Dem is meeting with
fairly good success catching trout.
The funeral OF William Ward. of
Chrlstiana, who died at the New
Castle County Hospital, took place
this morning. High mass was cele-
brated in St. Peters Church and
intermcnt made in the adjoining
cemetery.
Job Gravel left yesterday for
Chicago, where he will make his
home in the tu!ure
Edna Bills, aged 9 years, fell
off the wharf Yesterday while
grabbing and received good duck
ing in the Delaware river. Her
sister caught her by The dress and
with the aid of other children sue
ceeded in getting her out.
James Z. McGrory has returned
home from Coatesville.
Mrs. Joha Wilson is now at At
lantc City, where she will remain
one week.
Mrs. David Boulder has returned
from visit TO her son and daugh-
ter, Vim. and Miss Agnes Boulden,
Of near Glasgow.
Frank Ridgeway, Chief of the
Weather Bureau, Pittsburg, has
been the guest of Eddie II. Elkin.>
ton.
Mrs. Hugh McCaughan of Phila.
delphia, is the guest Of Miss Jane
aud Miss Margaret McCaughan.
Mrs. John Price Of Philadelphia.
who has been the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. Charles Shearer, left last
evening for her home.
William Burgen Of Philadelphia.
is the guest Of James G. Shaw, Jr.
A valuable dog belonging to John
Merritt, was killed by trolley car
Yesterday.
Miss Eva German who has been
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Swan, has returned to her home ia
Philadelphia.
Miss Mabel Mcdaniel has as her
guest Miss Mabel Hastings Of Vir.
ginia.
Archie Rennie has returned home
from a visit to friends at Wyoming.
During his stay he helped some Of
the local clubs to play ball.
Tax Collector Madden will cit
daily at the Mayors S Office to receive
the taxes. During the month OF
August there is a rebate OF 5 per
cent. off the bill.
The condition Of J. Palmer Har-
ris, who was injured by falling
from horse, is encouraging. The
physician in attendance feels that
no serious results are anticipated.