Evening journal., 1901-12-02
CHILD ATTACKED
BY SAVAGE DOG
Young Son Of George Moore
Badly BitteR- Other
Local News
Special to tho Evening Journal.

New Castle Dec "A young son Of
George Moore. a farmer residing near
this city, was bitten by shepherd dog
yesterday and is now in serious condi-
tion.
The animal belongs TO the child's ia
ther. While playing with the dog the
child was attacked.
Mr.. Moore CHANGED to be passing that
way and with the aid of a club he beat
the dog off. A physician was summoned,
and the condition OF the child was found
to be serious
The remainder Of the raft owned by II.
J.. Groves, Of Baltimore, which was
run down by an unknown tanker at
the mouth of the Christiana river early
Saturday morning, was found by the
tug Leader near the Delaware bay yes
terday and towed up the river. A por-
tion Of the raft. which drifted in here.
remains
About twenty-five citizens of this city
attended the Army and Navy football
game in philadelphia ON Saturday.
An important meeting of the local w.
G. II. l.. will De held at the home Of Mrs
Theodore Atkinson on Thursday after
noon. Mrs Mary b. Donnel, president
of the New Castle county w. G. II. H..
will be present. All members are re-
quested to attend.
The river off this city was covered with
ducks yesterday afternoon, and the un-
usual spectacle was witnessed hy many
persons. They were in about the middle
OF the stream. and swan lcisurely about,
apparently aware Of the fact that the day
was Sunday. The number was estimated
by several persons to be 1000.
A meeting of the Lenapc Fire Com
pany was held yesterday afternoon
Services In the various churches were
well attended yesterday
On Thursday night in the X, OF =.
Hall the first annual reception of the
Young Mems Association viii be held
| Many invitations have been issued. and
the following committee has charge of
the Affairs John Ryan. chairman: l1n
gene Chase, treasurer; Emmett McGrory
iloor manager Edward Elkinton. sccre
tary.
Owing TO the Pennsylvania Railroad
Co.'s ear famine there is shortage of
fuel in this city. Dealers are endeavor
ing to remedy this by having coal brought
To Delaware City 10y boat Ii is brought
by cars of the Wilmington and New
Castle Electric Railway Company from
that point to this city.
John Hance, contractor, is confined tC
his room suffering from a badly swollen
foot. Mr. Hance was engaged in erect
ing n building on the farm Of Captain c.
L. Holcomh and while walking anon.
some rubbish rusty nail penetrated hi.
foot To the bone
The Knowles wooden plant continues il
a crippled condition because of the recen
explosion there. The new parts for thl
damaged engine have not arrived.
SOCIAL NOTES.
DIR. B. II. Manchester. OF Wilmington
was New Castle visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Prank Mercdith.of Camden is be
ing entertained by relatives in this city.
Miss Lora Meredith. of Philadelphia
spent yesterday with her mother here.
\. II. Padherg is sojourning in Vir
gina.
Miss Bessie Mitchell, Of Chester. was
New Castle visitor yesterday.
John Brdgcwater. of Wilmington, wat
a visitor to this city yesterday.
DR.. r. r. Tyhout, of Wilmington
spent Sunday with Now Castle friends.
John Jester, Jr.. is visiting in New
York
Miss Margaret Decny and Miss Mari
Rogers. of Philadelphia, are the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Rogers.
!. Il. Esley. Of Philadelphia. spen
Sunday with New Castle friends.