Evening journal., 1904-03-16
New Castle
D. ". ELKINT0N
FATALLY STRICKEN
Dies in Washington From
Apoplexy Before Family
Can Be Summoned

New Castle, March 16.-David w.
Elkinton, of Delaware street, New
Castle. died suddenly in Washington
early yesterday morning from apo
plexy
Notice was sent to Mr. Elkintons
family here on Monday evening notify
ing them Of his illness. but the mes
sage was not received until yesterday
morning. BY that time friends OF Mr.
Elkinton in Washington called up the
family here and notified them that he
was dead. Relatives and Undertaken
Charles Z. Clewell Immediately left
for Washington to take charge of the
remains and bring them to this place.
For some time past Mr.. Elkinton had
been suffering from severe attacks Of
headache. Aside from this his general
health had been good. and when he
was here two weeks ago his friends
remarked his appearance Of good
health. saying they had never seen him
look better.
In view OF all this his sudden death
was a great surprise. Mr. Elkinton's
presence in Washington was due TO the
fact that he held an appointment in
connection with the United States Sem
ate. He had been in the national Cap
ital since last fall, but was in the habit
Of returning home 10 spend Saturday
and Sunday every two weeks.
David w. Elkinton was n member OF
an old and well-known New Jersey
family and was born 81 years ago. He
came TO New Castle and engaged in
the dry goods and grocery business and
also conducted an ice cream business
all on Delaware street.
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Platt & Elkinton, but of late years
lived a retired life. In politics he was
Republican and always took an ac-
tive interest in the welfare OF his party.
For this he was rewarded by the ap-
pointment to the position at Washing
ton which he was filling at the time
of his death.
Mr.. ElkintOn was a member of the
board of directors Of the Farmers
Bank Of this place for several years
He was also a vestryman Of Emmanuel
p. e. Church and acted as clerk Of
that body.
He was of a quiet. conservative dis
position and numbered among his
friends all those with whom he came
in contact.
His wife was Miss Hettie Robinson,
daughter of the late Captain Robinson,
of this place. This union resulted in
four children being born to them.
They are Edward, William, John and
Mary. Mrs. Elkinton died seven years
ago on the fftieth anniversary Of her
husbands birth.
William is on the United states
cruiser Texas, now at Key West, Flor
ida.
colored Man Dies.
Nelson Murray. a well-known colored
man, of Third street. died at his home
here on Monday night, after an illness
OF few weeks. He was we'll advanced
in years and was generally respected
by those who knew him.
Surprise Party.
Miss Helen Beck was given a happy
surprise at her home on North Second
street on Monday evening. when n
large number OF her friends called in a
body to help her celebrate the ami
versary OF her birth.A The evening was
pleasantly spent in a social way and
before leaving refreshments were
served to the young folks.
The Home Missionary Society of
New Castle M. e. Church will hold the
Irregular monthly meeting at the home
OF Mrs Theodore Atkinson. Third
street, next Monday afternoon to trans
act the regular business OF the organi-
zation which has come up during the
past four weeks.
News Of the Town.
Miss Harriet Challenger is suffering
from an attack Of grip.
Sergeant Robert Vantine, OF Com
pany II. is numbered among the grin
sufferers.
William Dealyne was a business Wis
itor 20 Wilmington yesterday after
noon.
Mayor Boyd called on Wilmington
friends yesterday afternoon.
Officers Harrington and Tobin arc
both suffering from grip, although they