Evening journal., 1904-04-20
GILP|N HOUSE
CHANGES HANDS
James ]. Kerrigan Buys the
Good Will and Fixtures OF
Popular Hostelry
FUNERAL OF JOHN A. M'CANN
speeIaI . the EvenIng journal.


New Castle. April 90
Joseph S. Goodwin. proprietor OF the
Gilpin House. Delaware street. has sold
the good viii and fixtures Of the hotel
to James j. Kerrigan, of Wilmington.
The new owner took charge yesterday.
Mr.. Kerrigan was formerly a brick
layer In the employ Of William NJ. Con-
molly. and this is his first experience
as a hotel man. He has assumed en-
tire charge of the business connected
with the hosiery. including the stable.
The management of the table and the
entertainment OF guests will be looked
after by Mr.. Kerrigan's mother and
sister. who have accompanied him.
Mr.. Goodwin will continue TO make
his home at the hotel for some time yet,
but win travel during the summer
as he Is in need of a rest and change
He has not decided whether or not he
viii go into business again, but win be
in no hurry, as he desires to be free
from business cares for a time.
John A. Mecann Buried.
The funeral Of John A. Mccain took
place from his late home here this
morning. Services were conducted at
10 o'clock by the Rev. Frank Merton
Munson. ID. D., rector Of Emmanuel p.
e. Church.
The pallbearers were James G. Shaw,
Jr., James B. Lancaster. L. L. Eliason,
Frank Carswen, Jacob Saunder and A..
II. Padbery.
The funeral was largely attended by
the many friends and relatives OF the
deceased from this and other nearby
cities.
The remains were taken to Chester.
Pa. on the IL O'Clock train, where they
were inferred in Chester Rural Gem
etery.
Properties Not Sold.
Several properties belonging to the
estate of George Kirn, deceased, were
put up for sale at the Gilpin House yes
terday afternoon by the trustees, John
II. Rodney, but failed to sell, as the
bids offered did not come up to the fig
ures fixed by the heirs.
The properties are located in various
parts Of this city, and are principally
in small tracts with Improvements
bringing a monthly rental Of S14 to SIS.
The attendance at the sale was small
and the bidding was disprited.
Death Of Elizabeth Booth.
Mrs. Elizabeth Booth, formerly Of this
city. died in Baltimore yesterday from
the effects of paralysis. She had been
i'll for some time, and was the victim
OF stroke about two months ago. The
remains win be brought to this place
tomorrow. Services will be held in I'M
manuel p. L. Church, conducted by the
rector. the Rev. Frank Merton Mum
son, d. d.
Coal Famine.
There is a great scarcity Of coal with
the dealers in this place. They have
run out of stove sizes and have but a
small quantity OF pea coal. Several
cars are expected to arrive any day,
but in the meantime consumers are at
loss to know how to get along until
the fuel arrives.
Temporarily in Charge.
James G. Shaw. Jr.. has been tenn
porarily in charge Of the New Castle
Gas Company's Office this week on ac-
count of the death of John A. Mccain.
the late secretary. No steps have been
taken toward appointing Mr.. McCann's
successor.
News Of the Town.
Mrs. Charles Hofmann and daughter
have returned from Philadelphia, where
the latter has been taking successful
treatment at tie University Hospital
for a throat affect on.
The New Castle Whist Club is ar
ranging a billiard tournament to be
played with q Wilmington club at the