Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-07
stan Correspondence Of Every evening


New Castle, April 7-Eugene Lewis,
motorman on the trolley line, by prompt
application of the brakes and the use OF
the reverse current, saved the life OF a
child Of Wallace Cannon. on North Second
street, nearly opposite Becker's Hotel, on
Thursday. The child is the one which
escaped being ground to death by car
at the same place a week ago. A COM
panion threw something between the rails
and the child ran across the trakcs.
directly in front OF the car. to pick it up.
The motorman had but little time in
which TO think, but he acted promptly
and stopped the car with the fender
almost over the child. Mr. Lewis was
complimented for his excellent work.
Latest style Easter ties -Biggs*
A reception was given last evening by
the members and friends Of the First
Baptist Church TO Rev. Carter w. Jen-
kens Jr., recently chosen pastor. The
following excellent programme was given
after which the now pastor was intro
duced and shook hands with everybody
present. This WIS followed by the mem
bers of the choir serving cake and ice
cream in the Sunday-school room. The
programme: Singing, senior choir;
prayer, Rev. Carter W. Jenkens, Jr. sing
ing, "All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name;
address, "Ilelps for the Pastor" W. T..
Pettingill Vi North Baptist Church, Will
mington singing, junior choir reading
| Mrs. Arthur B.Wiilson Of Rose Hill; sing
| ing, junior choir; address. Rev l.. ].
Westian Of Bethany Baptist Church,
Wilmington; singing by choir; Address,
Pastor Jenkens; singing. "Blest be the
Tie That Binds" About 100 persons
were in attendance.
Bargains closing out harness -Stoopss
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert X. Morrison cele-
brated their SD wedding anniversary
today by giving a quiet reception to the
members of the family. A number OF
friends visited the house and rendered
their congratulations.
Mrs. James H. Eliason entertained at
her home, on Thursday evening, those
who took part in the recent musicale
which was held there under the auspices
OF the Young Peoples Society OF the
First Presbyterian Church. There wa'
music, followed by ice cream and cake.
Our display Of Easter hats will surpasl
those of previous years. An invitation
extended 10 all. Mrs. Francis p Nc
Callin.f
A surprise party was rendered to Viii
/
az the home Of Mrs. Susan Kee. on Della
ware street near Fifth, on Thursda,
evening. About 20 persons took part
Music, games and a luncheon furnishe,
the pleasures.
] Preparatory service was conducted a
, the First Presbyterian Church by Rev
5. B. Wylie, last evening. Tho com
munion service will be held at 1913
| o'clock tomorrow morning
For fresh garden, flower, tomato seeds
{ | onion sets, spades, rakes Stops
Rev. George Il. Anderson, the new pasto
} | of the NJ. Il. Church, will preach at bot
services tomorrow Morning at 1913
O'Clock, subject "rhe Church's Mission;
] evening at 7.3O o'clock, "Christ's Tnum
/ phal Entry Into Jerusalem.
William IL. Beebe has completed re
r modelling the naphtha launch Buffalo
= owned by Joseph II. King. The engin
u was moved toward the bow and will Civ
I to the boat more speed. New wash
n boards were installed
j. We have reopened our ice cream pal
T. lors. Try our ice cream; unsurpassed i
). the State Elkintons.t
The funeral of Mrs Mary Carter, age
73 years, widow of John Carter, too
place from her late residence, on Mort
ruin street, tins afternoon. The serviC
was conducted by Rev. S. B. Wylic an
interment was made in the Presbyteria
cemetery. Miss Ella Brown and Mrs
Victoria J. Wise sang the hymns, "Aslee
in Jesus, and Nearer My God TO Thee.
The pallbearers were Harry j. Rothrocl
John Carrick, William Rothrock, Willial
Wilson.
Another landmark has been raze,
within a few days One Of the oldei
houses in the city, located on the riv,
bank north OF Harmony street, and f,
number of years occupied by colore
people, was torn down.
One of the Passionist Fathers who hs
been conducting a mission at st. Paul
r. c. Church, Wilmington. will preaC
the sermon at st. Peters Church here {,
morrow night
Word was received on Thursday Of Il
serious illness of Mrs. Smith, mother
Denney $. Smith, president of Counc
Mrs. Smith resides at the home of h
daughter, Mrs Thomas Frazer, in Wi
mington.
A meeting Of the ladies Of the bazai
committee Of the New Castle Athlet
Association will be held at 7.45 o'clo,
). this evening, at the home of Mr. and Mi