Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-10
SANDY PAID
FOR THE TURKEYS
But Not Until Suit Was
Brought Against Him by
Walter Z. Biddle
SUSPICIOUS" KEYS WERE CLAIMED
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had before him on Saturday night an in
teresting suit which involved a negro and
turkeys valued at Sil and which resulted
satisfactorily TO all concerned.
Sandy Baily oolored, OF Delaware City
was brought before the Justice on n
charge of obtaining from Walter 10. Bid
die several turkeys valued at the amount
above stated and for which he failed TO
pay. The defendant claimed that he had
purchased the fowls for a Mrs. Bell who
was now in Boston and who II she could
be reached would prove his assertion. In
order TO allow Bailey to make good his
claims Magistrate Terry agreed TO allow
the case 10 go over for a few days pro-
viding the defendant could give good Sc
curity for his appearance. Bailey tele-
phonod 10 a friend IN Delaware City but
being unable 70 reach him was permitted
to go 10 his home In company with Con-
stable Cleaver Upon his arrival there the
negro concluded 20 settle the claim and
did so and was given his freedom.
Boys Broke Window.
During the dark spell" OF Sunday night
several boys broke a large plate glass in
the window OF Robert Shaw at Fifth and
Delaware streets. II is supposed that they
were playing in the vicinity when one Of
them was pushed against the pane.
Council to Hold Meeting.
City Council will meet this evening in
special session TO hear City Solicitor Coop
er's opinion regarding the payment Of the
New Castle Water Works Company's bill
OF $500 for a half years service. The bill
was held UP at the last meeting OF coun-
Gil in order to obtain Mr.. Cooper's opin-
ion as TO whether. II the bill was paid, the
company could hold the city for a years
contract.
Bunch Of Keys Claimed.
An owner has been found for the large
bunch OF keys held by George Pustill and
which were found recently in Sixth street
extended. The keys are the property Of an
employe OF the Brylgon Steel Casting
Company.
Will Fish For Perch.
William Pustin is rigging up a perch
net which he win fish With in the Della
ware Bay in the Spring. Mr.. Pustill will
be one Of the first fishermen to leave this
city for the bay fishing and win later en-
gage In shad fishing near Smyrna Creek.
Wallace Fitch Buried.
The funeral Of Wallace Fitch, aged 80
years. took place this afternoon from his
late residence in Cherry street Services
were conducted by the Rev. Il. M. Mum
son, LII. d., at the house and interment
was made In the Glebe Cemetery. The pan
bearers were Charles Newlove. William
Newlove. John Nowlovo. William Meggen-
mann. Harry Ahen. Thomas Doris. The
floral offerings, especially n pillow from
his friends were beautiful
Sale Reported Settled.
At the meeting OF the Citizens Building
and Loan Association last night. the sale
OF the property on South Fifth, occupied
by Mrs. Meredith, TO J. s. Goodwin. was
reported settled and the money paid. A
number OF shares were disposed OF and
reports OF delinquents settling up.
Caught in Wagon Wheel.
Walter Reason. colored. aged iS years,
attempted 70 jump upon a wagon while In
motion on Delaware street near Fifth yes
terday and had his left leg broken by be-
ing caught In the spokos OF one of the
wheels. The boy was removed TO his home
and Or. William wertenbaker summoned
Hand Painfully Injured.
Thomas Doris, who is employed at the
plant OF the Brylgon Steel Casting Com
pany had his left hand painfully burned
while at work yesterday by sparks from
moulten metal falling upon IL.
First Of Boxing Bouts.
The first of "A series of boxing bouts will
be held in the Opera House this evening
and number OF youngsters from this city
and Wilmington will take part in the
COS.
Ice Boat No. in Commission.
city iceboat No. was placed in COM
mission yesterday and the vessel will as
sist iceboat No. In keeping the channel
clear OF ice From this port to Marcus
Hook little trouble is experienced by vos-
sells IN navigating the river. Below this
city the ice is heavy and the service OF the
two iceboats win be required to keep the
channel clear.