Evening journal., 1902-09-13
NEW CASTLE MATTERS
BOY VICTIM Oh
HIS OWN GUN
Young Taylor Shows Nerve.
Soldiers Pleased With
Camp

New Castle, Sept. 13.-Henry Taylor,
the l4-year-old son Of Sheriff John e.
Taylor while cunning near Hamburg
Cove this morning, shot his thumb OF
and otherwise injured his arm by
the accidental discharge of his gun. The
boy lost a great deal of blood. He
was taken home by a farmer, and Drs.
Black an Andrews were summoned to
Z dress his injuries. The little fellow
was pucky, and made no outcry,
though he was painfully hurt. There is
a hole through his hand, and the phy-
sicians removed a large number of
shots from his arm and hand. His
father was in Bridgeton at the time Of
the accident, and was notified OF it by
Mrs. Taylor.
Company H Returns
Notwithstanding the inclemency
Of the weather early in the
week officers and men OF Company
H. N G. D.. of New New Castle,
are enthusiastic over the encampment
at Newark Their only regret, and II
seems general, is that they could not
remain a fortnight
The New Castle company arrived
home yesterday afternoon, somewhat
weary. but in excellent spirits. Cap
tain HOlcomb is proud of his men, and
the men speak in glowing terms OF
their commanding officer. The service
conducted by Chaplain Munson on Sun
day was well attended. Henry Pool, OF
Company II, made the best score al
target practice.
Entertained Friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Keegan enter
tanned a number of friends from VIII
mington and New Castle at their
home. near here, last night. Dancing
was a feature of the occasion, and
music. both vocal and instrumental
was INDUCED in. Supper was served
AZ midnight. after which dancing was
resumed and continued until an early
hour this morning.
James White. who formerly resided
at the Buttonwoods, where he built 8
home. will sell his property to Samue
Green and remove to Philadelphia.
Charles Bennett. who is engaged in
the carp fishing business, has pur-
chased a large cabin from James Ale
Jr.. of Pennsville.
John Wright. who has been in a hos.
pital in Philadelphia, has returned Il
work in Wilmington.
There has been considerable heav1
target practice at Fort Mott. T'hg
twelve-inch guns were used and tn,
soldiers made good scores. The guns
We're plainly heard here.
Michael Fitzgerald was engaged yes
terday in cutting down tree in from
OF Yallette's bakery. He had a marrow
escape from being struck by .the tre'
as ii fell
Personal Notes
Miss Lola Crawford, is the guest o
Miss Anna Smith.
William H. Cooper Jr., who hal
been indisposed for the past few days
is convalescing.
Mrs e. N. Nesbitt. Miss s. B
Spotswood and A. R. Spotswood re
turned last evening from Lake Mime
waska, New York. having been gon
since the first of August They repor
having had a delightful time and ar
much improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Callahan, o
Philadelphia. are visiting Mr. and Mrs
William Hickman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Wilson will g
to New Haven. Conn, for a few week
as the guest OF Mr. and Mrs W. WI
son.
Mrs. Richard w. King is visitin
friends in Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Janvier have ne
turned from a two weeks trip 10 Bal
timOre
Miss Mamie DUNCAN is visiting he
brother. Albert DUNCAN in Wooddal'
Del
Miss Ethel Grimes. Of Delaware Cit
is visiting Mrs. Mary Countiss
George G. Gray, who has been visit
ing Richard G. Cooper for two week.
has returned home
George Wilhelme who has been az
pointed mail clerk on the railroad, ha
reported for duty He will be in th
Philadelphia postoffice for two week
to learn his duties.
Albert Carswell. OF Philadelphia,
the guest of Thomas Gemmill.
Albert Carswell. of Philadelphia,
the guest of Thomas Gemmlel.