Evening journal., 1904-02-13
COOPER FUNERAL
LARGELY ATTENDED
High Tribute Paid to the
Character and Work Of
Dead Banker
EARLY MORNING FIRE ESTINGUISHEO
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Special to the Evening Journal.
New Castle Feb. l3.-The funeral OF
the late Richard Goodwin Cooper took
place from his residence, Front and
Delaware streets this afternoon and
was attended by many prominent men.
The services We're in charge of the Rev
S. Beattie Wylie, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church. High tribute was
paid to the character and work OF the
deceased, who was one of Delaware $
most prominent men. Interment was
made IN the Presbyterian cemetery.
The pail bearers were George S. Ca
pele, Caleb Steward, John II. Rodney
Colonel J. Harry Rogers, John Johns,
DR.. r. r. Tybout, and Francis n. Buck.
Early Morning Fire.
Through the prompt and effective
action Of the passengers on the 6.45
trolley for this place yesterday morn
ing the buildings of Joseph LeFevre
at Rose Hill were saved from what
might have proved to be a destructive
fire. The ear was passing Mr.. LeFev-
res property when several of the men
In the car noticed smoke pouring from
"a chimney over the kitchen. There
was a hasty exit from the car of the
self-appointed fire fighters. They ran
to the house and succeeded in eXtin-
gushing the flames before they had
time 10 spread. The fire was confined
to the nue which was somewhat dam
aged but did not cause any further
destruction.
Death Of Mrs. Mary Martin.
no. "a South Fifth street, this city,
yesterday morning as the result of a
prolonged attack Of grip and the infrm-
tiles of old age. Mrs. Martin was
81 years Of age and the widow of the
late Robert Martin. She was WELL
known here and had large circle of
friends.
Two children survive. They are VIII
liam $. and Miss Jennie Martin. The
funeral will be held on Monday morn
ing from the late residence of the de-
ceased and high mass win be celcbra-
ted at 0 o'clock in st. Peters Catholic
church. Interment win lie made in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
Coming Dance.
The grand social event of the sea-
son I'm New Castle win be a dance Civ
en- by the All Stars A. a. in the Opera
House on Tuesday evening of next
week. Many friends OF this well known
organization from this city and Will
mington will be in attendance. Music
viii be furnished by McPike's orches-
ira Of five pieces The committee IN
charge of the affair is composed of the
following William Kirk floor mana
GER John Atkinson. James Mahoney
Mark Clymer Everett McGrory and A.
b. Lancaster. committee of arrange
ments.
Reearpetins Parsonage.
The ladies OF the Mite Society Of the
Methodist church have purchased new
carpets which will be laid on the par
lor. Railways and stairs OF the parson-
age. The committee in charge of the
work returned yesterday from VIII
mngton where the new floor covering
was purchased.
Pthy Paragraphs.
The first sign Of spring was noticed
here yesterday when several boys were
engaged playing marbles i'm the park
adjoining the Court House.
Postmaster King and assistants have
been busy during the past few days
stamping and sorting the valentines
which are Just now passing through
the mails.
The pupils of the New Castle oolored
school observed Lincoln Day yesterday
with appropriate services of a patriotic
nature
Part Of Mill Shut Down.
Several departments OF the woolen
mill have been forced to shut down on
account. of shortness in stock i'm con-
sequence of which the hands employed
In these departments are idle. Among
those affected are the beaming room
and the spinning department
New Castle M. E. Church.
The topic Of the sermon to be preach
: ed IN New Castle NJ. r. Church by Rev
c. w Prettyman. d. D.. tomorrow
morning is "Answereth by Fire" The
1 Epworth League viii be led 10y by Fer
ris Jemison. In the evening Miss Mas
Tagglrt the Chicago deaconess will
give an interesting talk
Emmanuel P. e. Church.
Rev. Dr. Munson. rector Of Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church. has se-
iected for his morning discourse
! Christ, the Savior of Mankind"
In the forenoon the Rev. S. Beatiie
! Wylie will preach on "Qucnch Not tn,
/ Spirit" and IN the evening, "Sin-
/ self-ruin"
St. Peters Catholic Church.
I Tomorrow win be observed as Quin,
quagesima Sunday n the Catholi,
church. I'm the morning the pastor
Rev. Father Brady win take for nj,
subject, And Jesus said to him. Re.
ceive thy sight: thy faith hath mad,
the whole. Luke lS:4O.
News Of the Town.
Mrs. CaVender OF Fourth street. /.
suffering from an attack of.the grip,
John Wise is confined 10 his home oi
Fifth street by illness
James Schiffins. OF Delaware street
is unable to attend 10 his usual dutie
on account Of sickness.
Miss Gray and AIiss Emily Gray o.
/ Wilmington. We're the guests OF Nev
Castle relatives yesterday afternoon.
Rev. g.. NJ. Prettyman and Mrs
4 Prettyman spent several hours in VIII
mington Yesterday.
Mrs. Kate Williams. OF Third street
is suffering from severe attack O
rheumatism.
Matthew Wat1, former residen
and business man of New Castle. drov
up from his home az I(irkwood yester
day and called on friends here.
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