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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
CARD BASk FIT.

Mr.. Edmund c. llardesty will cele-
brate the twentieth anniversary Of
their marriage on February eth.
Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Brennan, of
Camden, N, j., are the guests Of Miss
Sadie Simon Of Rose Hill.
r. l.. Hates has returned to Middle
town.
Mrs. Amos Wilson OF War wick is
visiting here.
Guy johnson has returned to War.
wick.
George W. Duncan has returned to
Port Penn.
Harold Whitchouse las been visit.
ing in Townsend.
Mcssrs. James McCuskcr Joseph
Lynch, Daniel DuRoss and wife, Ber-
tina duRos S, Mary Mccarthy, Mamie
Rigncy, Of this city; Joseph McCollom,
Mrs. William Ward, and children, of
Greenhlll, aud Sylvester Murray Of
Ashland, were Sunday visitors at the
home OF Bernard duRoss, Sr. Of NJ.
Cuba,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
The Penn Social Circle.

+" The Penn Socia. Circle, an old
literary Society in Mil Creek han
dred, which has been in existence
for over twenty seven years, held
one Of the largest and most inter.
essing meetings OF the season on
Saturday evening. February 10TH
at the home OF Miss Carrie John.
ston, at Thompson Station. It was
"Washjnston Night, and very
good papers were read by GilNjn
Buckingham, Anna DcricNson and
Lucy Eastburn. An Interesting
number Of the Gems, the society
paper. was read by the editor,
Jnliau G. Walker. IN amusing
'.whstln. contest wa, partjcl
pated ia ~ tour Oh the members,
and very intere sting dialogue was
given by seven ladies' and gentle
men. Under vo,rmtarr EXERCISES,
Sara Eastburn and Nathan sharp.
less favored the society with appro-
PIRATE selections. There we're about
sixty persons present. Attcr The
literary program was exhausted.
refreshments we're served requests
according to custom. an Ii c BAL
ance Of the evening "; 81 rpcnt IN a
SOC al good time all ar1Lnd, 1t Il
late hour the guests departed tccI-
iug thai they had en- .ovod very
pleasant evening with Il NOS dc
light(ul hostess
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
CROSS EXAM
NATION.
Will Only Strengthen The
Testimony of Whining
ION Citizens.

The testimony which follow, will stand
the test Of closest investigation. Cross ex-
animation OF such evidence will strength.
on IT,. Proof Of this maj ure Is plentiful In
Wilmington and the most skeptical can
hardly doubt the claims made for "Ihe
Little Couqueror" when placed face to
face with tina public utteranCes OF friends,
neigh bors and local citizens. Road the
exrerience given below 1t may save you
many hours Of future tsouble
Mrs. J. Cox of No e0l4 Market street.,
saws ~ havo bean subject to kidney
and bladder trouble for 20 years was
treu, cd for II by lcadins physicians bsre !;
went to n specialist III Philadelphia who
charged mo sl0O. 90 used innumerabie
remedies but all the treh ment oyor took
never brought permanent result. no.
ticsd Deans Kidney Pills advertized as
u remedy to onre kidney complaint anu
nothing .l o, SO I Obtained u box AZ Dan.
for h 8 drug store. After taking tho first
b,x procured second AID consclent.
lousy say that DuAn's Kidney Pills dld
more for me than all tho doctors prescriD-
tons aud all melictne l heretofore used,
Since first learned Of their value hayo
recommended them TO number oil paople
Idon't wish 1t understood l am thorough
ly and permnuently cured for have had
slighr attacks of tho troub y slpcs l hrst
heard OF Doans Kidney Pills but an up.
neal to them never flils to help me ana
tide mo over what might DO serious at.
tack.
For see hy all dealers price SOC, Foster
Milburn Co. Bnf1a:o, n. Y, sole agents
for thc u $.
Remember this name Deans aud take
no uther,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.

The first grand anniversary of the
Byzantine Social was held on Thurs
day evening last, at the home of Mrs.
Zcbley, Alp East 4th Street, at which
the following programme was render
cd:
Opening address Leroy T. Hutton
President,
Piano solo Miss Edith Hickman
Solo Holy City William Donovan
History Of Social read by
Jesse Lackian
Recitation Olga McCracken
Piano solo Edith Hickman
Recitation Eta Reeves
Solo Olga McCrackcn
Byzantine review perla Frazer
The remainder Of the evening was
spent in playing various games, and
about midnight the guests were inyit.
ed into the dining room where re-
freshments were served in abundance.
Among those present were; Misses
Bessie Hartman, Elsie Parsons, Etta
Reeves. Gcrtc McCrackrn, Olive Aims
worn, Ethel and Dora Spicer, Annie
and Jennie Berry, Eta Shcwbrooks,
Clara Grub, Bertha Stats, Anna
Warren, Emma Edgell, Reba Marion,
Florence Lilly, Laura Needs, Reba
Milikcn, Lizzie Sinclair, Bessie Cole,
Lizzie Hutton, Nellie Hartman, Ella
Mortlock Fannie Drlscoll, E!i2abe tn
Diliam, Elanor Conlyn, Bertha Pyle,
Ethe! Fisher, Edith Hickman, Anna
Donohue, Maud Mort!ock, Ella Money
Fannie Porter, Rosa Hayes. jose
phinc Taylor, Julia Lynch, Irene Car
penter, Martha Dunn, Olga McCrack-
en-, Bessie Colheld, Ada NJ. Townsley,
of Rising Sun, Md.
Messrs. Leroy Hutton, John Wigglcs
worth, Robt. Taylor, Frank Warren,
William Donovan, James Coyle, Jo-
scph Grove, LeRoy Hartman, Leroy
Foster, George Hayes, John Rodcnni-
ser, Jessie Lacklan, William ChcsnCy,
Charles Parish, Ralph Ore, Ray Ed
wards, Lewis Green, James Wright,
Thomas Lane, Albert Setter, G. Me-
Colon Edward Kincaid, Durrant Nc
Crackcn, Winfield Stuart, Alton Nc
Cracker, Bayard Vincent, Joseph
Dance, Lewis Warren, Levi Foster,
Walter Eckman and many others
whose names could not be learned.
The Social wishes to return thanks
to all persons who aided them in max
ing their anniversary a grand success.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Death Of Mr. Dotinan,

Georgetown. Del. Feb. .l8-Clerk
o. the Peace John Dorman died this
morning about ; o'clock. He had
been a sufferer for long time "A
widow survives him.
Among the men mentioned for
Mr.. Dormans successor is Daniel
J. Layton. He is Regular Re-
publican who has been in harness
tor years. Hewill be supported by
Regulars, Uniouists and Democ -ats.
Secretary OF State Layton is his
nephew.
Democrats and Republicans from
this county went TO Dover to-day,
They are trying to impress on the
men IN the Legislature the great
necessity OF electing two U. S.
Senators. 1t is openly stated here
that the men now voting tor Hilles
and Higgins will vote for Addicks
during the coming week. The Fed.
cral Office holders are the only ones
that object to Addicks being chos en-
with DUPONT.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Annual Convention,

The annual convention of the Whining.
ton Sunday Schools will bo held In this
city on Thursday Fob. 2Sth at which time
the following program will be given:
2p. M. nevO tioIal exercises; a. Is bust
ness, Appointment of committees, report
of officers and election; 245 growth of the
Sunday School Ivy Cradle Roll. Home De-
partment. House to house visit ation; 3 Al
Tho Evanseistic Sunday School.
Evening session. 73O song and devotion
nj exercises; As statistics OF Wilmington
Sunday Schools; 500 the Wilmington
Teachers training class; $40 Tho VIII
mington Bible Union oitertory $50 City
organization.
The officers OF the Union are President
VIM. ii. Foulk; Vice president, w. X.
Crosby: recording secretary, I, II. II.
Messenger; statistical secretary, w. II.
Norris; treasurer, Mrs. NJ. n. Lincoln.
Executive committee Frank Sheppard.
chairman; S. II. Baynard, /. NJ. Timer,
B 7. Dogia, L, p. Bush.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
A week at the Y. M. G. A.

The following is the programme
Of the weeks dolngs at the Young
Men S Christian Association:
Monday-Board OF Directors
meeting,
Tuesday - Members meeting;
election OF Board of Directors; meet
ing of members for the preparation
oil plano for the entertainment of
the delegates to the tri-state con-
vention, March 7th to 10th.
Wednesday-The bowling team
will have another series oil games.
Observation-Disclosures Socicty's indoor
gymnastics, athletic and literary
and music al entertainment at 7.45
p. m.
Fridav-Womens night. Cards
OF invitation are being distributed
by the members. Bible study at s
o. m.
Saturdav-Basket ball for the
championship OF the association.
Maroons and Whites each have won
one game.
Sundav-Rev. Mr.. Karlho'sen of
Kingswood Church, will deliver a
lecture on "a Fast Young Man.
Addresses will be made by the
following well known Association
workers at the tri.state convention
on March eth to 10Th: II, p. Ander-
son. New York; DR.. Forrest Dagger,
phiIadalrhio. Walter Douulass
Philadelphia; DR.. Merrill Gates,
Washington; George Hall, New
York; Hon. H. B. MacFarland,
Washington; W. B. Miller, New
York; Frank Cher, Chicago; Fred
Smith. Chicago; W. II. Smith,
Washington; Dr.. Timothy Stone,
Baltimore; Joshua Lever,ng, Balti.
more. Music will be furnished by
Trenton y NJ. c. A. symphony Or
chcstra, of which Edward Dunn am
is director.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
SUPERIOR
COURT.

In the Superior Court this morn
ing the case OF Frederick Strather,
vs.. Wilmington City Railway Co.,
was continued for trial till the next
term OF court.
In the cases Of Wm. NJ. Connnslly
d. b, a. VS., The Benjamin II. Jonet
Granite aud Marble Go. p. b, a.,
and the same vs.. f. Cardwell &
Son, p. b. r. judgments of $l3L05
and Sl76 respectively were allowed
the plaintiffs below.
In the divorce suit of Ghsretein
y, Pyle vs.. Joseph =. Pyle. tho
time for fling the commissioners
return was extended unit March l.
ARENAS Smith. commissioner 10
the divorce suit Of Ella c. Meyers
vs.. Vim. X. Meyers, made his "a.
turn.
The case of john Pritchard w
Richard Roe was taken up ant
Mrs, Laura Wicks was the frs
witness.
She testified that she lived at
Cherry Hill and that she was a..
quainted with Mrs. Pritchard. In
direct examination she said that
from talks she had had with Mrs,
Pritchard she, Mrs, Wicks, was Of
unsound mind.
Mr., Whileman asked as the first
question OF the cross -examin alton.
"What is your age?' This caused
4 general laugh but the witness
was not in any way embarrassed
and answered. II am Is years old"
"You have no reason 10 be
ashamed OF that age, said Chief
Justice Lore.
"No Sir" she replisd with much
emphasis.
Mr.. Whitcman piled her with
questions as to herassociation with
Mrs. Pritchard and the converse.
t,ou with her which cansed her to
form her opinion that she was Of
uusonnd mind
Frank Burns was the next wit.
ness and testified he lived about
a mile and a half from Ekton on
the Blue Ball road and that he
met Mrs. Pritchard in this city. He
was then working as gravel
roofer.
Mr.. Burns was On the stand
when the court took recess until
2 30 o'clock this afternoon.
MN sea.
EiMm's PsnDyroyn. Pill. this b,,s 'nlts
Drtceyt BY mail! JJj kiAs st.s,5. ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
PERSONAL
a,S ~ syuilm NNTInW
Interesting Paragraphs
About Visitors and ,
Home Entertain
mentS.
A SURPRISE PARTY.

A delightful surprise party was ten.
dcrcd 10 Mr.. Bernard DuRoss, ST., Of
Mt. Cuba, on Saturday evening, in
honor of his birthday.
Mr.. DuRoss was the recipient or a
number of useful presents. among
which was a handsome reclining chair
presented to him by his family.
Mr. DuRoss is one Of the oldest.
best known and highly respected
farmers who visit our city, and ac.
cordingly received numerous congrat'
ulati0ns.
Dancing, vocal and instrumental
mnsic were the order Of the evening"
After a very pleasant evening the
guests we're invited into the spacious
dining hall, where a bountiful repast
was served.
Among the guests were: MIR, Ber-
nard DuRoss, ST.. Mr.. Bernard Du-
Ross, Jr and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan.
lei DuRoss and family, Mrs, William
Ward and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
Ralstop, of Wooddlle Misses Kathryn
DuRoss, Elizabeth DuRoss, Lillian
DuRoss, of Mt. Cuba, Mary McGar-
rlty, Bertha Dul,oSs, Mamie Rigncy,
of this city, Ella Sweeney of Kenneth,
Mary Hand, of Taicyvillc, Ella Hick-
ey, Katie Harrison Rose Harrison, OF
Red Lion, Annie BeddiS of Rockland,
Mary Malon, Of MI. Cuba and Hattie
Rortn nf Mnrch,lliOn. MasSrs John
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
AT DOVER
TO-DAY.

IT., ...a ,...L ri .bo p.rr-
ue sumu V ~ dd;.,kS did not.
tai Nepuo na.n I.aa;,S nai;,;c,I
nappen 'ouay La .u.,s. ,t Iii.
w.. Mo'hsas Ion.f .sf,. .H1 ~ ta,i ;nto
wv, ~: N1 ~ sa,,s " " 'o
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LONG TERM
Addjcks, IS.
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Higgins. 3.
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Nie"a.u'' =
In the House Mr.. Scotch gave
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
jumped In a Well

Elktop, Md, Feb. II Shortly before
dark on Friday Miss Mary Bags, an ED
erly maiden lady in i'll health. residing
near tho village Of st. Michael's sad to
her house keeper; II am tired Of suffering
and want to die"
A tew minutes later the housekcepar,
Mrs. Sarah Thomas. saw her uncQyer II
deep, unused vol aud leap into 1t.
Mrs, Thomas then began screaming and
tried to rescue her mistress, but slipped in
the effort and narrowly escaped falling in,
Tho woman's cries soon brought assist.
ance and Miss Baggs was rescued In nn
unconscious condition. Wis believed she
will recover
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

February
l0--Chas. L. Webster. Brandy wine HID.
l9-Wa!ters e. Clougii. White Clay Creeh
Hundred
I'D p, Smith, Pcncaler Hid.
l9-Ho .sshold goods at 8l5 French.
90--Jam0s Wilson. Springgarden Farm,
New Castle Hid.
20 Household tools at 9th and Jeffcr,on.
2l-John w, Denpoy on the Buck farm
New Castle Hid.
2l-Rral Estate SlS West street.
2!-Furniture SO Market street.
B-Ilousehold sale 1921 Walnut.
M-W. H. klair Christiana HID
2S-F. Il B ackburn. New Castle Hid,
26-Mrs. Warren, Christina, H1
2s-keal Estate al so Market.
March
l-Charles Megginson. New Castle lid,
5-Walter Thompson, Rcd Lion HID,
1-Galvin Crossan near Prices Corner.
12-Fnr the Casey E,.atc near Claymont
l3-Househo!d snle, Us King strest.
li-Wm, Brackei., New TOAD. Christisha
Hid.
lt-I.ewia Bullen, BraudyWipe Hi.
lj-Wnl. Stops. New Castle Hid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

Tho managcr- Of tho Home Tor Aged
Wnn,n have issued tho following
donation and reception day OF the
Home for AGED Women, corner Gllp'h
avenue aud Harrison street. Thursday,
Feb. 81 Again we nro making our an
nua! nppea, In behalf ofthe home, the do
mands being as large and pressing
Lass year. The house is crowded TO lbs Ut
most capacity, while our waiting lis
Numbers eight. At each monthly msot-
ing the same problem contronts us;
w INIT shall be done to meat our needs =
and "WEen will kind friends give us
money to enlarge and maintain this char.
lty aud to provide Tor nil who need our
cnre 2" We ask generous contributions
OF money. dry good, and provisions.
The managers invite al to Vlslt the
homo on that day, enjoy its hospitality,
and see fUe themselves It's work
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
A O:rl OF Grit.

This Is the title of a new story
which VIC commenced publishing last
Saturday. II will be continued for
several days and parties who wish to
read it should procure Saturdays is
sue OF the paper and not miss the
opening chapter. Parties who have
read the story say it is very interest
Ing and will repay a perusal. We
commend it to the attention Of every
one who wish to be amused ard in-
structed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Death of an AGED Man.

Henry White. died at his late
residence near Silverbrook, Christi
ana Hundred, on Sunday morning,
after long illness in his S5th year
OF his age. lie was naive OF
Brandy W me Hundred and resided
at Rockland the early part OF his
lite, He married Miss Petltdc-
mango, and some time aiterward
purchased the Justis farm near
Silycrbrook Christiana Hundred.
W here he continued to reside until
The tune OF his death. A wife, two
daughters, Mrs. Lewis Lyman,
Julia, and iour sors J. Frank, HEN
ny Clayton, Robert b. and a.
Lincoln, survive him. HIS funeral
will take place on Wednesday al
tcruuon al o'clock,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

William Postos aud John H. Evans,
colorod, were to-day hold by Magistrate
Daley 10 $500 each for their appearance ut
the Court Of General Sessions. They are
charged with larceny of Il lot of .chlckens
the property of Mrs Rogers near this city.
Some of the feathers ware brought in by
The farm hand and they fl In among tho
neck feathers OF the chickens recovered.
Ihe men did not deny tho charge.
lsWilliAIn Lasco, colored, WAS placed I'M.
der $500 bail for his appearance. lie Is
charged with stealing u horse, wagon and
ten bushels Of wheat from William p.
Seal, of Centreville.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Steamer i.raDdy@inr in tine

This morning at 80 o'riock the -toaru-
boat BraEtywinU Of THO Wilmington
Steamboat company rpsumud us trips
between this city aud Philadelphia. Tie
boat wit leave hero at 7.5p u IN. and will
rIturn, leaving Philadelphia at y m.As
SOON as tho rivcr Is GIUIr OF les, which viii
be in . few haya the CcmpIGg VIII start
on twu tips day Tho B;aniGwino hh,
bean cut OF S'ryico fora wcok on ucrDuut
OF unsnIppius it, rudder. hu' freight has
been carrie! Us usual Pa5,tngirs wilt DO
carrie u usual now,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

A young lnly On East Sixth street wish
es 1t stated that II certain woman who has
boon soliciting money In hor belalt on rep
le-eutatioDs Of her being i'll and in needy
clrcuin stances, has done SO without her
authority. She state, hat che has been
sick. hut at no time during her illness has
been in red Of unything
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

The Rev. DR.. JeffeIson will be installed
as Rector Of Calvary Episcopal Church, at
Third and Washington streets, Tomorrow
(rucsday) morning a. N o'clock. Some
twenty clergymen Including hose In this
city Baltimore und Warrington, d. G..
and also the membori OF tho choirs Of the
Episcopal Churches Of this city are expect.
ed to DO present
The sermon will bs preached by Bishop
Co eman and tho function will be made
mem orabie. A lunch will he served Mt
one O'Clock p. NJ. The citizens generally
are invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

Tomorrow promises to be partly cloudy
precGdsI by rain or snow, and slightly
colder Wednesday clearing. and rather
colder.
Tn, thermameter at w. c. Taylor's
drI. store 80. King stroot to-day regis
tered as follows
Z O'clock lOo'clock lo'olock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

The members Of the American Assooia.
ton OF Masters aud Pilots OF steam Ves-
sell, of he United States. living In ibis
city entertained the members Of the asso-
otainn living in Camden, In this city on
Saturday evening. Tney wers given
d uner il the Washington Hotel, No, 2U9
Murkc. street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Sudden Death

Mrs. John Clifford, who resides
on the Highlands. ate her supper
as usual lastnight nd.shortly alter
wards, without ulterIng a com.
plant fell from her chair and ex-
pired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Charged With Assault

Thomas SaYi.lu will be given u hearing
i'll tho City CuurL th, evaning on thu
charga Of assault and battery on his vito.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
ax6 A Bnrc ain to Close Out the Lot.

Out Of II houses built by MIR. Ihom1
II. Melvin, Of 5a5 East Ninth street this
season 10 hay, bsen sold. He has inc
modern now house Off rooms and BIZ h.'i'
Taylor ana Pine for sale. No builder has
done more honest work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

/, Elwa-l White, coorcu was nneG $40
and costs. By Judge Cochran IN tho City
Court this morning for acting in an inda-
cent niauuer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
PUBLIC SALES.

Stidham & Son, Auctioueers, No. Ill East
9Th street, Viii. bel, are prepared 10 attend
to public sa!os either in the city or country OF
personal or real estats; % years experience;
will buy for cash furniture and carpets By
the whole house or small lots. Phones 6a5.
El8.2ltf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

J. II. Hartman of No. 1025 Adams
street, advertises for rent six
room house on East Sixth street on
reasonable terms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

Mrs. Fannie NJ. pIice, widow Of Samuel
a, Prtco died last evening Mt her home
Eighth AMI Vest streets. She is survived
by daughter Mrs. SGoryer
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

The Senior Society Of Christian Endeav-
or will hold spelling bee on Friday sven
in1 In Hanover Church All are nvltod
TO attend,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Won a " heel

Daniel Mcbride OF Eighth and Orange
street was the winner OF handsome bi.
oyolo which was ohanced of by a loculdeal.
or GU SAtu day night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

George W. Pyle Of No .6l6 West Fourth
street on Sunday, Feb. 18th. enter aimed
the otIicyrs Of tho Cuoouic Lodge l. o.
o +. Of Philadelphia also tho officers Of
Hope Lodge, l. y %. f .ot this city,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
Building Operations

Building Operations
Calvin I. Swnyne will erect perch to
the ro.idence M. 403 Delaware avenue
and will make a!tera ions to No. 2O3 West
Ninth street. George l.. Mckee will erect
un addition to tho Baadenkopfs factory,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18
ENGINEER
MEADE KILLED
Fatal Wreck Near North
East, Nd, in Which lie
Lost HisLife. Prevent
~ ed Another Wreck.

A very disastrous wreck occurred
about |. IS O'Clock this morning, one
mile south OF North East. on the
r., w. a. b. Railroad. One man
was killed and another had foot
crushed.
4. The freight train which passes
through North East about ? o'clock
in the morning was coming north
when the train parted. The cars
kept in motion anG had run about
= hundred yards when they jumped
ihe track aud landed in heap on
the souihbound track. Just about
this time express train No. . IRON
New York to Washington, came
along and crashed into the cars,
oyertlrnlns the engine ard pllins
the cars one upon the other.
The freight trim was in charge OF
Conductor Robert McCardcl. and
John Brear, Jr. The express train
was in charge of Conductor George
Alcorn, Engineer Edward Meade
and Fireman G. W. Myers.
Z. When the engine dra wing the eX-
press train overturned, Mr.. Meade
had no chance TO Jump and was
buried underneath his engine. The
fireman lmped and had his foot
badly crushed He was taken TO
the Presbyterian Hospital in Phil
adelphia.
AS soon rs the accident occur red
telegraph dispatch was sent to
this city for the wrecklng crew
and the crew accompanied " the
wreckins car went to the scene of
the wreck. All through trains be-
tween here and Bay View and Bay
View aud this city are being run
over the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. On the No. IS train was
lot OF theatrical baggage for Rich
nond Va. This baggage was
transferred from the wrecked train
to local train and shipped to BAL
tlmore, after which II was shipped
TO Richmond where the company
give performance this evening.
Edward Meade, the engineer who
was killed, was a resident OF this
city and has been running on the
road since January Sd, $500
The officials Of the company were
y:ry rettcrt about giving partlcr-
lars conc CT mag the wreck.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

MIL sea.
Elm 'sPenDyroyn. Pill, this b,,s 'nsks
price II: BY mail! JJj kiA: st:vs1. ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-18

L.OR FENT SIX ROOM HOUSE ON EAST
u 9th street; reasonable reut very lirgs
lot front yard cohvun"Dt to large work
shops Apply to the owner J II, Hartman,
lJgb A dams street, flflttJ