Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-24
star core,pondence Of Everv evening

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Now Castle, Feb. 24.-Last evening
about as O'Clock, n negro attempted TO
embrace Miss Rosalie Morrison, on South
Fourth street, opposite the home of John
/ h. v platt Miss Morrison is the daugh-
ter Of George Morrison of Second and
| Chestnut streets. She was going to the
home of Mrs. Aaron Willis, on South
/ Fourth street, when the negro, a large,
heavily-built man, wearing rubber boots,
emerged from an alleyWay and caught
hold of her She had the presence of
mind to scream and the man ran away
/ saying: "Excuse me-" Miss Morrison
hastened to the home of Mrs. Willis and
related her experience.
Preparation is being made for n fine
treat for the people of Newport at the
musicale which will be given in the school
house on Friday evening. The Hushe-
beck orchestra, comprising H. W. Hushe-
beck, Charles 5. Fleming, Everett How
ard, violins; Edward W. Eagle, trombone;
Arthur Driscoll, piano, and Edward ii.
Naylor, conet, will furnish a new pro-
gramme. Mrs. r. A. Vallette, Mrs. c.
Ferris Jemison, John b. Manlove. Miss
Edith Quimby and Miss Carrie Clewell
VIII also take part The party will go in
wagons to the place of amusement, while
another party will 60 via cars Of the Stan
ton line from Fourth and Market streets
Wilmington. At the close OF the amuse-
ment those taking part will partake of
luncheon at the home of Mrs. John r.
Lyman.
The supper given in the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday-school room last even
ing was success and the members of
classes Nos. A and Q received great praise
On the blackboard was a drawing, made
by Miss Olivia Lank, of George Wash
ingtons hatchet, a cherry tree cut down
and the cherries, as natural as the fruit
in season.
On account Of boys acting disorderly
at the Opera House, at recent shows, the
management of the house has decided
to employ a special officer and John Wiley
has been selected He will be sworn in
by Mayor Boyd Mr.. Wiley has been
acting in that capacity on several occa-
slons and has made an efficient and capa-
bic officer
The social given in Marble Hall, last
evening, by members of the First Presby-
terian Church, was attended by about
100 persons, and a pleasant time was had
from 7.30 until o'clock. Games, music,
ice cream and cake furnished amusement.
Next week a social organization will be
formed.
Notices have been posted for the cleo
tion of three members of the Board Of
! Education for terms of three years each,
on Saturday, March Sd.
Mrs. John Comegys has moved from
the huse No. COZ Delaware street and
Frederick Baer OF Wilmington will occupy
the property.
James Morrison will dispose of his farm
ing implements and stock on Thursday,
March 10Th, and will retire from farm
work, taking up his residence on North
Front street.
William Downey has moved from the
] property on North Fourth street, owned
by Frank Bridgewater, and recently pur-
chased from Miss Rachel Burke, to
Cherry street near Sixth. Mr.. Bridge
water will have the property remodeled
| preparatory to moving into it.
number OF persons are trimming trees.
This is greatly needed, as there are many
trees which overhang the streets.
One hundred tickets for the bazaar
were sold by Chairman Deemer of the
bazaar committee of the New Castle
Athletic Association, yesterday. He also
disposed of 10 tickets for the ball and a
number Of tickets for the moving picture
show. The latter will take place on Mon
day evening in the Opera House.
Thomas ]. Gravell is having his prop
critics at Second and Harmony streets
painted by Howard Churnside.
Several pretty displays OF show beef
were seen among the local dealers today.
Tobin 4 Sons placed several fine steers in
Wilmington and retained three for their
own use.
Men were at work yesterday removing
debris from Sixth and Delaware streets.
Rev. G. S. Garner Vas rendered his
resignation as pastor Of the First Baptist
Church, to take effect the latter part of
| March.
Complaint has been made to Magis-
trate Terry Of strangers annoying women
and IN some instances following them.
The } i'm Shoe. S3.5O-Shaw So
Personal--James Clough Of Wilmington
has been visiting in this city-Miss Miriam
/ Wright and Miss Belle Winslow of Phila-
delphia are spending several days at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson +. Gram
ston, who reside south OF this city.