Evening journal., 1902-09-11
NEW CASTLE MATTERS
MRS. GROOMk'S DEATH w
SADDENS MANY HERE
Vas The Mother Of Mrs. Black and
KelI-knOWn in New
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Castle Nsa

New Castle, Sept 11.-8frs. Elizabeth
Black Groome. mother Of Mrs. ]. J.
Black of this city died at
her home. in rlkton. yester-
day. of heart trouble, in the
S7th year of her age. She was daugh- |
ter of the late Judge James Rice
Black. of New Castle. who for years
was a most distinguished judge of the
Superior Court of Delaware and highly
esteemed for his ability as a lawyer.
His daughter, Elizabeth Riddle Black,
was united in marriage to Colonel John
c. Groome of Cecil county, December
6. 1885, Colonel Groome, who
died on November 30. 1856,
was one Of the most prominent
men in the State in his time, being a
successful lawyers, in addition to hav-
ing gained considerable prominence in
the State in public life, being the inde-
pendent candidate for governor OF
Maryland against Governor Thomas
Holiday Hicks, Of the American party
Colonel Groome carried the State out
side Of Baltimore city, where his de-
feat was accomplished
Mrs. Groome was among the oldest
residents Of Elkton. and with one ex-
ception the wealthiest woman in Cecil
county, being q large property owner
and the possessor of a number OF valu-
able farms. She was a remarkable
woman for one so far advanced
in years Up to the time OF her last
illness she attended to her large busi-
ness affairs with marked ability. She
was a woman of rare personal attrac-
ton. culture nd refinement. She leaves
the following children: Mrs. Maria S.
Knight. wife of William NJ. Knight, of
Baltimore; Mrs. Elizabeth B. COnsta-
BILE. wife of Albert Constable, of the
Cecil bar: Mrs. Jane s. Black, wife Of
DR.. John ]. Black. of New Castle, Her
son. Governor James Black Groome, Of
Maryland. died some years ago in Bal
timore. Seventeen grandchildren also
survive the deceased. Her funeral will
be held on Friday afternoon from the
residence. in Elkton-
DR.. Black was one of the physicians
in attendance upon Mrs. GroOme.
The second quarterly conference Of
the NJ. q. Church was held last night
and routine business was transacted.
J. s. Goodwin. who has opened a liv-
cry stable in connection with the Gilpin
House. since r. E. Watts left town,
has purchased four new horses and
carriages.
Julia Bowen. while walking to the
Knowles Woolen Mills. ran q nail into
her foot She now is suffering with
blood poison.
Personal Notes
James H. Collins and son, Matthew,
Of Philadelphia. visited relatives in
this city yesterday.
Wilburt Meredith and Miss Sallie
Wise spent yesterday in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Miller, Of West
Chester. are the guests of Miss Lizzie
Dalby.
Miss Evelyn Crockran, of Millington,
and Mrs Mollie Brown, OF Camden, N.
J.. who have been the guests Of Miss
Mollie Reading. havs returned home.
Miss Mary Weir, who has been the
guest of relatives in Christiana, have
returned home.
Miss Bessie Megginson, who has been
the guest of Miss Katherine Henderer,
of Wilmington, has returned home.
Mrs. James Vanarsdalen, who is suf-
fering with typhoid fever, is still in a
serious condition.
Charles Countiss is still indisposed-
James Lupton and Frank Hewlett
are spending a few days at Bridgeton,
n. ].
Miss Carrie Straub is spending q
week at Cape May.
Miss Mamie Cooper and Miss Lizzie
TybOut are the guests of Mrs. Fulen-
wider, at Cape May. The ywill re-
turn today with Mrs. Richard G.
Cooper. who has been spending a weel
there.
Miss Mary o. Connell. Of New
Haven. Conn. is visiting at the Sulli
van a3mestead. ir
Miss Lydia Thompson, of philadel
phia. is the guest of Miss Maggi,
THOMPSON.
aiss MdsRie Deeney, Of Philadelphia
who las been visiting Mary Rcfiste
for a week, has returned home.
For Constipation and Piles, Brazilian
Balm is magic.