Evening journal., 1905-01-13
FINE QUARTERS
FOR PIGEONS
Lausatte Rogers Has Erected
. a Three-story Building on
His Farm
RAISES MANY BIRDS FOR MARKET


New Castle Jan. 49, Lausatte Rogers.
who owns Boothhurst on the suburbs OF
this city has become one Of the most eN-
tensive raisers Of pigeons in this section
of the country and his stock is greatly
sought after IN the markets.
Mr.. Rogers has recently completed the
erection Of a three-story pigeon house,
2oxsO feet and has Installed therein a sys-
tenn OF incubators which he successfully
operates.
lie has now IN stock about 1000 pigeons
and many eggs are undergoing the incu-
batting process. Not only does he devote
much ZINE to this work but he has also
"a lo, tick OF PeSin ducks IN the rails
ms. % which he finds much profit as well
as pleasure This species of duck is es-
pccially desirable not Only from the fact
.at the, - much IA demand, hut that
they are - trouble to raise Ia as much
as they do not wander and are less liable
To be killed or stolen A man Is especially
employed by Mir. Rogers TO look after ms
stock and attend TO the incubators.
House in Much Demand.
Since repairs have been begun ON, the
property On Front street recently pur-
Church there have been many persons
who desire 70 rent IT, The building when
completed win be equipped with hot and
cold water heat ana electric lights and
will be ono OF the most desirable resi-
dcnccs ia the city
Drill Well Attended.
Company H. under command of Lieu
tenant w. u. Meyers held It's weekly drill
in the armory last evening and a number
OF members were IN attendance Tho
manoeuvers Of the men were inspected
with interest by Lieutenant Colonel Cav
anaugh u. s. A.. and Lieutenant b. H.
holcomb. The boys are now preparing to
attend the Inauguration OF Governor-eleci
Lea on Tuesday next
Bartenders Receive Present.
Bartcnders of the various saloons IN
Now Castle We're each presented yester-
day with a IS bill by Harry J. Stoocldo OF
the Diamond State Brewing Company II
is the custom OF Mr. stoecSie to present
every year employees of the saloon mer
who handle his beer a gift Of this Sort.
Trolley Box Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Scott gave troll
ley box party 20 The Grand Opera House
Wilmington. on Wednesday night TO wit
ness the performance of "Winsome Win
ME. The party left the Scott residence
between this city ana Delaware city in
special trolley ear which awaited tn
close OF the performance. on the return
trip Mr. and Mrs. scott entertained thei1
guests With luncheon on the car, a caterer
being present for the occasion.
BOWED Good Game.
Although being defeated by the Acad
cny bowling team which stands nj thl
head Of the TRICKY League the New
Castle bowling team played IT'S best game
OF the season on the Ries alleys last night
1t made tho best score that it has mad'
this season. totaling $50 against 26O2 O
their opponents.
Many Fell, None Injured.
Although falls We're numerous through
out the city yesterday no serious accidont
were reported. Walking was especial!
dangerous during the morning hours an,
few who were not compelled TO ventur
out were upon the streets.
Social.
Edward Costett. Of Philadelphia. Is Wis
iting his grandmother. Mrs. CAROLYN
Timms in this city.
Dr. William WertenbalSer who has BEEF
sick for the past few days is able to re
sumo his practice.
After spending several days with he
sister. Mrs. Henry Glendon. of,this city
Mrs. Joseph Glendon, Of Philadelphia, re
turned home yesterday.