The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-06-18
Items from Christians.

The funeral services of Edward P.
Knots, aged II years, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Knots, of Gooch's
Bridge, Del, took place from his
late residence on Sunday afternoon
last. At the home the choir of Sa-
lem church sang and the Rev. Fred
Z. McKinsey led in prayer. At the
cl ur h Mr.. McKinsey preachedfrom
the text: Psalms 1874. The choir
sang other selections and prayer
was offered by Rev, Alfred G.
Brooks. The deceased was incased
in a handsome oak casket that bore
a plate with the inscription: Ed
ward P. Knots, Born October 26,
1856. Died June II, 1902" Ntlmar-
Gus floral pieces of roses and white
and pink carnations adorned the
casket. Burial was made in Salem
cemetery. The following young men
served as pallbearers: Lee and Ell
mer Seminar, Clarence Ratledge,
Olan Morris, Fred Armstrong and
Roney Cunningham. The funeral
was largely attended and the seat
ing capacity Of the church was Sc
verely taxed. Edward Knots was
held in the highest regard by all
who knew him and his sudden death
was a great shock to his family and
friends.
Little Willie Smith, eldest son of
II. H. Smith, one of Christiana's
genial citizens, having reached his
seventh birthday on Saturday last,
his parents gave him nice little
surprise by writing his little friends
to spend an evening with him. The
little folks had royal good time
and at suitable hour were gener-
ously treated to ice cream, cake and
fruit WiIlie's friends will not for
get his seventh birthday and will be
anxious for the time to roll around
when he will have another birthday
anniversary,
Mrs. Ella Ryan, Of Wilmington,
was the guest of Mrs. Megginson Oh
Sunday last.
Rev. James T. Scott, of Norris
town, Pa. spent last Sunday with
relatives here and assisted in the
services at the Nj. E. Church in the
evening.
Alva Surrender is spending this
week at home after months of work
and hard study in a Wilmington
pharmacy and Philadelphia Col
lege.
State Road and Christiana base
ball teams crossed bats on Saturday
afternoon here. The boys played
manfully not withstanding the in
tense heat. The score was Is to II,
in favor of the Christiana team.
Thomas Donaldson and wife were
the guests Of thei, father, Henry
Donaldson of this place, last Sunday.
Next Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock, Rev. F. E. McKinsey will
preach at State Road chapel.
Salem NJ. 4. Sunday school will
have their Children's Day services
next Sunday evening. An interest
ing program is being arranged.
Mrs. Gordon, of Wilmington. was
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. II.
II. Smith, last Sabbath.
Wilson Wheatley is the guest of
his parents here for season.
Alvan Pyle and wife, of Whining
ton, We're the guests of William Ap-
pleby and wife here last Sunday.
Miss Susie Appleby, who has been
teaching Brown Cottage School,
near Middletown, Del, has return
ed home for the summer.
James McClintock, of Wilmington
spent last Sunday with relatives
here.
Miss Nellie Appleby, the efficient
principal of our public schools. will
give her pupils a picnic next Thurs
day.
Mrs. James Appleby and dauyh
ter Alma, are spending week with
Mrs. Applcby's married daughter,
Mrs. c. Still Chew, at Mantua. n
Y.
Rev. George Russell. Of near Mar
shaltOn, was III town last Saturday
afternoon.
Happy Time in Old Town