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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

1t has been learned upon reliable
authority that the New Castle q Della
ware City Railway Co. intends to be-
gin the building of its southern exten-
sion as far as Middletown early in the
spring. Two routes have been sur
yeyed, one by way of st. Georges and
the other via Kirkwood, and it is
thought the latter route will be
selected, and also that u line will be
built from Middletown to Warwick, to
connect the Middletown q Elkton rail.
way Farmers along the route have
offered free right of way and are will
ing to take stock. They are anxious
to have the road built
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
TROUBLE OVER DOGS AND SHEEP.
Farmer Whittock Says He Was Threatened
for shooting Dogs That Killed Ills Sheep.

Farmer Whittock Says He Was Threatened
for shooting Dogs That Killed Ills Sheep.
Henry Whittock OF Mt. Pleasant told
the Levy Court Tuesday that because he
had killed dogs which attacked his
sheep, he had been threatened with
being shot. Il had u flock Of 80
sheep" said Mr.. Whittock, and now
| have eight lambs and % ewes. L
have usually gotten from 5000 TO $500
from a flock OF 30 sheep. | would take
500 for what have. "
Mr.. Whittock has II claim of $50 for
sheep and lambs killed by dogs, but
the statement in that regard must be
attested by two out of three farmers
who view the dead and injured sheep
Mr.. Whittock said that three people
threatened to shoot him for shooting
their dogs. The other day two dogs
while chasing fox, got among the
sheep and had two down. Mr.. Whittock
killed the dogs. He said Thomas
Truitt, Daniel Thornton, Robert Ryan
and Mr.. Lucas owned dogs which had
been in his sheep. Speaking of Mr.
Ryan he said: Il killed his dog and
he was going to kill me. -
The claim OF Mr.. Whittock is in the
hands of Commissioner Ewart.
Former County Treasurer and Re-
ceiver John L. Dickey visited the levy
courtroom Tuesday and talked
with President Merritt N. Willis CON
corning the subscriptions to Washing
| ton bridge. He handed Mr.. Willis a
notation from the county comptroller's
books, showing that the Water Depart
ment has paid its $4,000 July 9th,
1885; the North Side Improvement
Co., 80, l75, September 23d, 1898, and
the Wilmington Coal Gas Co., 81, GOO
the same date.
QUESTION ON A BILL.
Joseph Eastburn addressed the court
concerning his claim of $43S, of which
| $500 was for POO perch OF stone for Pie
bridge, near EbeneZer M. L. Church,
and $50 for transporting men from the
trolley line to the bridge and S. for
sand. Mr.. Eastburn said that Mr..
| Lynn asked him to furnish the stone.
He counted by the load and estimated
that he furnished POD perch, and said
the price was the customary one. For
heavy stone it was thought the price
was not high. John Lynn did not
ask me the price, - said Mr.. Eastburn,
'he Just asked mo ii | would furnish
the stone, and | said / would. l am
not taking advantage of the county,
simply because John Lynn is not here. y
The bill was taken under adviscment.
Comptroller Kelley presented his
monthly report showing the bonded
indebtedness and the status OF the
various appropriations. The balance
in bank March lst was $5S, 500. 60.
He also presented statement Of
taxes due from 1898, the totals being
as follows: County and poor tax, Sl07,
004. 81; road tax, 81, 999. 50; capita,
tion tax, -, 100; dog tax, 81, 52S. 70
total, Sl37, $50; IS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
aslarrlagss.

BENSON MCSHEA-on March 9Th, 1902, at st.
Mary's parsonage, Sixth and Pine streets, this
city, by the Rev. George j. Kelley, Willard \,
Benson and katharine G. McShen,. both OF this
city.
CAMHBELI5-ALLsToE-- March Sd, 1892, at
the manse, Tenth and Broome streets, Whining
ton, by the Rev. W. +. D. Lewis, L. Hurst
Campbell Of Wilmington, Del, and Mary Il.
Allston Of Philadelphia.
JESTER MkGUlGAN--At the parsonage of the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, blythe pastor
Rev. John shape. March 9TH, William ]. Jester
and Martha 81. Magnigan, both Of Edge Moor.
MfLEs- REYNOLDS-At Mt salem parsonage,
March nth, 1907, by the Rev, Y. a, II o,Brien,
d. d., Robert @. Miles And,idaj Reynolds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
TIE KENT TROLLEY LINE.

Special Correspondence OF Gn&e:ta Mud Journal.
Milford, March j.. Tho pr5?!H nt ibis
section are much Interested ia lie revival
new company will have the Milford Dover
railway In operation by July lat.
Dr. George w. Marshall of this town is
one of the directors, and today he told Every
Evenings correspondent that contracts
have been made for material, that the com
pany has purchased five passenger and three
freight cars, and that 60-pound rails will he
used. The powerhouse will be built Mt
Camden, as was originally intended. The
company expects to run cars every 10
minutes, and to make from 20 to 25 miles
Der hour
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

Bridgeton, N. j., March H. Sheriff
Hendee of this city and Sheriff Reedy
of Dover, Del, last night arrested
John and Horace Blizzard, William
Moore, Lewis Newcomb and Alfred
Bradford for catching saltwater terra
pin in Delaware waters contrary to
law, they not being residents of that
State. Their arrests caused great ex-
citcment in Newport and Cedarville,
where they live. They all testified in
court recently in the Carl Newcomb
case that they caught in Delaware the
terrapin Newcomb had. The men will
be taken to Delaware for trial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
CUT YOUNG WlFE'S THROAT.
Murdered Because She Would Not Give u
Her Child.

Murdered Because She Would Not Give Up
Her Child.
Camden. n. j., March 12.-Because he
was unable to obtain possession of his
child Lafayette Gruii, aged u years, of
Gloucester, n. j., yesterday cut the throat
of his wife. Mary Ann Gruff, aged ~ years,
killing her Instantly. He then fired a shot
from revolver at his 7-months old child,
Katie but the bullet missed its mark and
lodged in the head of Mrs. Susan Gowie,
aged 55 years. Mrs. Gruif's aunt, with
whom the young woman was temporarily
residing.
The tragedy occurred at Westmont, about
four miles south of this city, where Mrs.
Gowie resides. Mrs. Gowie was brought to
the Cooper Hospital here, and her condition
is critical. Grutf was arrested at Gloucester
some hours after the murder.
Mrs. Grutf left her husband because of
his alleged ill-treatment. and with her baby
sought shelter in the home of Mrs. Gowie.
Mr.. Gruff visited her March 4th and alb
Quoted the daughter, but Mrs. Gruf on the
following day recovered the little one. She
saw nothing of her husband from that time
until yesterday when he appeared at the
GowiG residence. quarrel ensued, and
the murder resulted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

In Orphans Court, yesterday, Judge
Spruance appointed Thomas Hill
guardian of Robert G. Hill, and /.
Harvey Finn guardian of Lydia r.,
Edith NJ, and Taylor S. Finn. An
order was granted for the partition of
the real estate of Edward Curran, and
A. b. Stayton, William j. Fisher,
Henry Hopes, Charles @. Kurtz and
Joseph L. Carpenter, ST., We're APP
pointed to make the partition. Court
adjourned until next Wednesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
DOUBLE MURDER IN NEW JERSEY.

Camden, N. j., March II. Mrs.
Late Gruss and Mrs. Frank Gowie Of
Westmont, four miles south of here,
were shot at O'Clock this morning,
on the outskirts of the town, by two
unknown men, who made their escape.
Mrs. Gruss was instantly killed. and
Mrs. Gowie was brought to Cooper
Hospital, in this city. in Il serious con.
dition. Physicians say her recovery is
dnnhtful
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

William b. Collins and Miss Bessie
Crouch, both of Middletown, were
married at O'Clock Monday cycning,at
9li West Fourth street, by the Rev.
W, f, Avery, d, D., pastor Of Har
rison Street NJ. +. Church. The I'm
nouncement of the wedding will come
as surprise to the friends and rcla
tives Of the couple in Middletown,
where both are we'll known.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
JUNIOR MECHANICS.



James W. Robertson, state councillor
of the State Council of Delaware, Jr.
o. U. A. NJ, has appointed tho fol
lowing committees for the current
year:
Law-Charles d. Bird, No. 8, Wi
mona; A. N. Brown, No. 80, Camden
Frank P. Grantham, No. $, Diamond.
Finance-T. G. Appleby, No. 7, Wei
come; Joseph l.. Welsh, No 81, Ellen,
dale; NJ. N. Willis, No. ,, Middle,
town.
Credentials-,Jeh w. Davis, No. %,
American Flag; H. b. Sterner, No. %,
Frederica q. l.. Short, No. 49, Over
brook
Judiciary General /. I. Parker,
chief judge, No. Q, Winona; l.. b.
Sterner, associate judge, No. 33, Cam,
den; James II. Hanna, associate judge
No. Z, Eureka.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

Ellen Lynch, the S-years- old daughter
of Cornelius Lynch of $40 du Pont
street, died on Saturday of lockiaw.
She was raceinated about month ago
and il is supposed some foreign sub
stance got in the wound. She became
sick last Thursday and DIR. Millikin
was called in, but too late to save the
child's life. The funeral took place
Tuesday, interment being made at
Cathedral cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

1. Irving Handy is engaged in an
effort to have George G. Sisco, aged
13 years; of Smyrna, released from the
Ferris Industrial School, to which he
was committed last November. A
petition favoring the boys release has
been received from Smyrna signed by
some of the best citizens.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
Mr.. MELVIN PRESIDENT.


Just before the Street and Sewer
Directors adjourned Tuesday they
effected organization by eleeting Mr..
Melvin president. Mr.. johnson, the
Democratic member, made the nominal
Melvin received his own vote and that
of Mr.. johnson.
several occasions, but no agreement
could be reached until Tuesday. Mr..
was appointed to succeed Mr.. Fahey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

You have been told TO "htch your wagon to
star-that Nature will assist you. That's ull
right. They are times, however. when you should
assist nature and the spring is one OF these times.
Nature is now undertaking to cleanse your sys-
tem-if you take Hoods SarSpurilla the under
taxing will he successful, and your complexion
bright aud clear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
WILL GO TO FARMING.
Trustees of the Workhouse Will Prepa
Land When the Season Opens.

Land When the Season Opens.
The trustees of the New Castle
County Workhouse held their monthly
meeting Tuesday, at the workhouse,
all the members being present. 1t is
proposed to begin farming as soon as
the weather will permit. The trustees
have about 20 acres which can be used
for that purpose. Whatever is raised
is to he used in the worlhouse
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Milford March l2.-The Town Council
last night elected Allen b. Vineyard chief of
police, vice Nathaniel Thomas, resigned,
and decided TO continue Officer 1rice as
night Waterman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

Miss Grace Mills, aged 10 years, of 231s
Market street, fell on the ley pavement on
4&prket street above Twenty third, last week
~ broke her left leg above the knee.
ene was assisted to the house and physician
wa summoned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

While handling revolver Sunday
morning Joseph Serson of 1912 ID street
noeidentally shot himself through the
nand: The wound was dressed by DIR.
Frank II. Weidemann.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

Major Irons OF Port Penn has re-
ceived certificate showing an in
crease, restoration and reissue OF
pension of Sl2 per month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

London, Eng, March 12.-H. G. Emms
~ Co., diamond merchants, have failed.
Their liabilities are estimated at E70,0OO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
New Castle, March 8. A fire occurred
last evening about 8 O'Clock in the dis
carbonizing room of the Knowles mills,
but did little damage. The fire engine
was hauled by hand as far as the home
OF Jacob Saunders, about half the dis
lance, when it became stuck in the
mud. MIR. Watts brought two horses
and Thomas Ryan one, and the engine
was taken to the mill but not placed
in service. At the mill different en-
ployes claimed leadership, and as u re
suit there was wrangle, followed by
Il fight between tifemen and employees,
in which Charles Dougherty, fire
man, was chclied by an employe, and
Pierce Toppin, an employe, was struck
over the head with lantern in the
hands of fireman. The lantern WAS
broken and Tonpins head cut.
The arc light at Second and Har-
muny STRAITS i',iitd TO burn last night.
llcnpar Downey vas stabbed in the
back, near taa right shoulder, while
coming from llobbinsville at u late
hour last night, accompanied by IL
friend. lie was iostled by three negroes,
and on speaking to them was cursed
and the discussion ended by one of the
negroes whipping OUT Il knl1e anu
plunging it into Downey's hack. Not
being armed he was compelled to beat
hasty retreat with his companion.
Walter Pedrick had the index finger
of his right hand badly torn, Thurs
day, by being caught in the cog gear
ings in lathe at the machine shops
OF the Standard Machine Co. Whining
ton.
New Castle March 12.-The com
mittee of the Lenape Fire Go. APP
| pointed to meet James G. Knowles,
proprietor of the Knowles wooden mills,
relative to what position the fire com
pany should take in case of fire at
the mills, met Mr.. Knowles yesterday
at his office. Mr.. Knowles expressed
sorrow that disagreement should have
taken place between the tiremen and
| the foremen of his establishment, and
hoped that it would not occur again.
He wanted the fire company to respond
to any fire alarm that might arise, and
the chief of the fire department to look
after fires. He congratulated the men
on the work that had been done by the
company, and stated that his horses
could be used in case of II fire at the
mills. He also made the tiremen Il
| donation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

The side wheel Steamboat Major
Reybold, built at the yards of the
Harlan N llollingsworth Co., in 1861,
which has been in continuous service
ever since. has been taken to the yards
of the builders 10 he drydocked, painted
and overhauled, and is to be put in
commission in few days between
Salem, New Castle, Pennsville Penn Is
Grove, Chester and Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-13

Agnes +. Sauerhrey of this city has
been granted an original widow S
~ausion of IS per month.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29

Rev. G.. L. Cunningham, of
Kansas City preached several even
ings this week at Browns Hall.
Miss Birdie Pierce left Tuesday
for an extended visit to relatives
in Kansas City, Newkirk, Okla,
and Sedalia, Mo.
The ladies of the Christian
Church gave Il festival at the De-
Laporte building, Front Street last
Saturday realized 500.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gentle, Of
Nandalia visited Mrs. b. Peacock
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. +. Lemon of Nandalia was
the guest Of Mrs Bosard and Miss
Logan last week.
The indications are that the
Laddouians will have opportuni-
ties of fcasting on Church suppcrs
during the summer months.
OF coarse Laddonia will have the
Fourth celebrated in Il patriotic
way. We have got so in the hab-
it of doing this we cant miss it.
Mexico, come down and enjoy the
day with us. One thing, we are
sorry the drouth last summer play
ed such havoc with the Park many
shades trees are dead, but enough
| living to spread their freddy
shade so as to give comfort to all.
Some new features in the way OF
entertainment will be gotten up,
and the Fourth promises to be
better than any before.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29
VANDALlA.

Our part of the country has ut
last seen draught broken in fact,
as we had two good rains last week.
filling up the ciSterns and
ponds, and crops prospects were
never better. Some Of our peo-
pie think that the dry season Of
1901 will prove blessing in the
future, causing the people
to dig cistcrns and make better
ponds, in that way all will have
better water for the stock and the
scarcity of feed last winter has
learned the people by saving they
can winter their stock on much less
feed than is usually consumed.
Good driving horses are in de-
maud, as every body in our town
wants Il horse. In our last we
told YOU of Il few of our horse fam
ciers, but we have others who own
and drive good ones. Among
them are Col. Forester who owns
little roadster mare he calls the
Preacher. The Col. comes out OF
evenings and gives short bursts of
speed just to please the boys,
Dave Pike has IN iron gray he
drives with very high rein, but
says that he don't show her speed
because he is afraid CreighS will
arrest him for fast driving. I'm
Gle Kit Laird has returned from
the turf, having sent Nancy Hanks
out to the farm. Jim McCune
sports Il good RIG, but jim is not in
the fast set. lie is content with
a good locker with good jog and
the company of any one of dozen
girls who are Jim's chums. No
flies on Jim. Spence Mccoy don't
sport any fasj ones now but is con-
tent with one that is good looking
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29
THOMP SON.

Misses Ethyl and Otic Baker
were guests Of home folks Sunday.
Z. J. Whitesides and family are
guests of relatives ut Linncus.
Mrs. DR.. Downing and children
were the recent guests of Centralia
friends.
Prof. Breid of Skinner was here
Saturday.
&c. W. Sausbcrly returned from
Centralia Sunday.
J. +. Tiger was in St. Louis
Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Harris of Centralia
was recent guest here.
Mrs. 5. Crockett was Il visitor
here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Brien of
Skinner were guests of Mrs. o.
Callaghan Sunday.
Geo. NJ. Sansberry of Moberly
was the guest Of his parents near
here Sunday.
Miss Edna Cant is visiting Ter
grand parents near Cant.
&. NJ. Never was Il business
visitor in Mexico Tuesday.
Joe Considinc and family were
i'll Centralia Tuesday.
Mrs. Bette Sims has returned
to st. Louis to spend the summer.
Mrs. Ed Tiger was the guest of
Miss Cora Watkins at Martins
burg Sunday.
Z. f. Elliott and wife were in
Mexico Tuesday.
Emmett Elliott has returned to
his home in Hallsvillc.
II. Ferguson and T Greasy Of
Rockport spent Sunday with home
folks.
John Haley has accepted Il posi-
ton at the Water Works at MeXi-
60.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29
SANTA FEE.

Ness Henderson and wife and
Mrs. Lottie Bishop were in Mexico
trading one day last week.
Mrs. CappS of Moline was the
guest OF her son j. W. CappS, last
week
Aft Campln and wife and mother
and sister visited their friend, Mr..
VIII fecN' ana FAMILY OF Mexico
lh"'Su'H'
Bob Beam OF near Molmo was
III town FRIDAY.
Mrs. Charley Crump and daugh-
ter visited IN Perry one day last
week
.. Il, CngIrr ana Harry Moore
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29
BENTON CITY,

Rev. Il. d. Chinn preached two
excellent sermons at the Christian
church here Sunday.
Fred SQuires of st. Charles, was
up to spend Sunday in Benton.
Earl Johnson was guest of rel
atives near Wellsville Sunday.
There will be an ice-cream and
strawberry festival at the Presby-
terrain church Wednesday night.
Mrs. HIS Miller was guest of
relatives in Mexico last week.
VIM Pierce, of Mexico has charge
of the Black Flag here, we well
come Mr.. Pierce
Miss Alma Doss is visiting
friends III Rush Hill while her sis
ter Ethel is visiting in Bachelor.
Tom Moore has resigned as
clerk for Alb Romans.
Winfrey has purchased Lee
Muudy's fine farm north of town.
Mr.. Mundy has not decided where
he will locate, we hope he will
stay here.
Miss Fanny Hotfsess and Mr..
Walker Woodbridge were united in
marriage in kirksvillc Sunday by
Rev. Northcutt, pastor of the
Christian church. Miss HoffSess
is daughter of John Hoffsess,
south of town, and an accomplished
young lady. She was attending
school in Kirksyille at the time.
Mr.. Woodbridge is Il prominent
business man, partner in the de-
partmcnt store. MESSAGE readers
will join their host of friends in
congratulations. They will re-
side i'll Benton till September when
Walker will take charge of the
Fox school the next year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29
s KIM

Oats, grass and corn looking
fine.
Charles NJ. Fox has had a Sc
rious illness the past few weeks.
Mitchell p. Fox will attend the
summer school ut the State Uni
vcrSity.
Nj. and Mrs. II. Z. Squirting
made Centralia relatives a visit
recently.
The heavy wind the other day
blew down a number of trees thru
this section.
Rev. G. \. Wcstbrook filled his
regular appointments at Bethlc-
hem Sunday.
Mrs. y. W. Powell and little
son, Fletcher, are i'll St Louis for
a two weeks visit.
Alexander Bruce has just COM
pleted substantial and commo-
diOus barn, 32x32 feet.
Misses Effic Bruce, Winnie Fox
and Carrie Moore will be home
from VIM. Woods College this
week.
George Lewis and family have
moved out from Mexico to their
valuable farm near here to spend
the summer.
The telephone wire between
Rowena and Skinner is up. The
one from Skinner to Mexico will
he put up at once.
Childrcn's Day exercises at
Bethlehem church the second
Sunday in June, beginning
promptly at $ p. m.
The b. Y. Z. [. met at Beth
lehen church last Saturday night.
y glorions good time, but small
attendance on account of iuclcm-
ent weather.
c. l.. Bruce brought in 80 head
of feeders" from St. Louis last
week. He also purchased 20 head
Of ycarling steers Of Octave Ellis
at > cents per pound, the cattle av-
eraging in weight near 800 pounds.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29

Franz; Srydrr was in Mexico
SATURDAY.
Kelly Wilkcrson and wife Of
Mexico orr fine ruests of relatives
here
Rev II. p. Alexander left Wed.
nesdoy for st. Joe where he was
married to Miss .Iunc Lord
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-29
j NElGHBORR0OD NEWS
MOLINO
Mrs. Pollard is no better.

Mrs. Pollard is no better.
We are in hopes this will be a
good crop year.
Rev. Riney preached to a large
congregation at Mt. Zion Sunday.
r. c. Henderson sold to W. J.
Bolts lG fat hogs at ~ per hum
bred.
" +. Cauthorn, of Rowcna, was
the guest Of home folks here re-.
Gently.
Mrs. Me. \. Preston is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Il. b. llurd, of
StoutSville.
Mrs. O. p. Browning is quite i'll
at the home of her fathcr.in-law,
J. c. Browning.
Claud Barnes, of Mexico, spent
Saturday and Sunday with rcla-
tives, i'll this vicinity
Major Bybee has returned to his
home near Mexico after few
weeks visit in this vicinity.
Eddie and Harry Robinson who
have been in Hannibal for several