The evening Republican., 1902-09-11
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE,

| NOW SaStlo, sept. ll.-FfOm Elk
! ton, Md, came the news yesterda.
announcing the death of Mrs. Black
mother, Mrs. Groome, in the eight.
seventh year Of her age. She wa
a daughter of the late Judge Jame'
Rice Black, Of New Castle, Del.
who for years was most distin
guished judge of the Superior Cour
of Delaware and highly esteemed
for his ability as Il, lawyer. Hi
daughter, Elizabeth Riddle Blach
was united in marriage to Col. join
c. Groome, OF Cecil county, Decem
Der 6, 1886. Colonel Groome, who
died November 30, 1866, was one of
the most prominent men in the
State in his time, being a successful
lawyer, III addition to having gain
ed considerable prominence in the
State in public life, being the indie
! pendent candidate for Governor of
Maryland against Gov. Thoma
Holiday Hicks. of the American
party. Colonel Groome carried the
state outside of Baltimore city,
where his defeat was accomplished.
Mrs. Groome was among the old
est residents Of Elkton and with one
exception the wealthiest woman in
Cecil county, being large proper
ty owner and the possessor of a
number of valuable farms. She was
remarkable woman for one SO far
advanced III years Up to the time
OF her last illness she attended to
her large business affairs with
marked ability. She was lady of
rare personal attraction, culture
and refinement. She leaves the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. Maria S.
Knight. wife of William NJ. Knight
Of Baltimore: Mrs. Elizabeth Con-
stable, wife of Albert Constable, of
the Cecil bar; Mrs. Jane S. Black,
vito OF DR., John J. Black, Of New
Castle, Del. Her son, Gov. James
Black Groome, of Maryland, died
some years ago in Baltimore. Sew
onteen grandchildren also survive
the deceased. Her funeral will be
held on Friday afternoon from the
residence in Elkton.
Thomas ID. Wise, formerly of this
city, but now Of Clayton, has been
nominated by the Republicans Of
Kent county tor Levy Court Com
missioner.
Joseph $. Goodwin has purchased
a number Of first class horses and
carriages as he will conduct livery
stable i'll connection with his hotel,
the Gilpin House. This Will be the
only livery stable in New Castle
aud when good team is needed
Mine Host Goodwin will he ready to
supply it. A first class hostler and
corps Of stable men will be Install
ed.
Julia Bowen is threatened with
lockjaw. A few days ago she step
ped on a rusty nail and the attend
ing physician believes lockjaw will
be the result.
Tho Y. NJ. G. A. base ball club
will play a game here Gu Saturday.
John Friol, OF Pigeon Run, who
has been suffering with paralysis is
all right again.
The second quarterly conference
of the Nazareth Methodist Church
was held last evening.
Three New Castle men are at
work ON the Third street bridge.
Gunncrs are diligently keeping
up the warfare after rail birds.
Robert II. Harrington succeeded i'll
tagging four dozen Of rail birds and |
three and half dozen Of reed birds.
Edward Miller and wife, Of West |
Chester, are being entertained by
Miss Lizzie Daily.
James Collins and son Matthew, |
of Philadelphia, spent yesterday |
with New Castle relatives.
The trolley ride next Tuesday |
evening to Delaware City promises
to be pleasing affair.
r. Ebcn Watts has returned home |
from a trip to Philadelphia.
Farmers are cutting corn prepar-
atory to blowing for wheat.