Evening journal., 1907-03-07
new CASTLE A. A.
PASS RESOLUTIONS.
Organization Takes Apr o
pirate Action On Death Of
Elmer CaVender
BASEBALL TALKED OVER
Special to rho Eveninr Journal.


NEW CASTLE. March The New
Castle Athletic Association held its month";
ly meeting in the Mayors office last even-
ing and matters pertaining TO baseball
were discussed.
Manager Charles Countiss stated th0t
he has the best team this year that New
Castle has ever put upon the field, and
read a number OF challenges that have
been received from various teams in the
State. Action was taken upon the death
of Elmer Cavender. who died at his home
yesterday morning and who was we'll
known and popular member OF the asso-
citation.
It was decided that the bazaar which
will be given in the opera House by the
amusement commtttee will begin about
April s.
Pennell- Tihbitt Wedding
A pretty home wedding took place last
evening at the home OF the brides broth
er-in-law. Edward Mcdowell, Delaware
avenue. above Sixth street. when Miss
Sadie Tibbitt ami Robert Pennel were
married. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. George T. Anderson. Mrs. Mcdowell,
sister OF the bride. was matron Of honor
and Mr.. Mcdowell best man. The bride is
daughter Of Samuel Tibbhtt Of Mount
Pleasant and the groom is a former resi-
dent Of Chester. They will reside in Ches-
ter.
Post Card Surprise
Miss Greta Toner was given a postal
card surprise to-day when her young
friends sent her dozens OF handsome
souvenirs conveying best wishes on the
occasion OF her birthday.
To Assist Railway
Circulars were sent out yesterday by
Willard Salisbury and L. S. Senator
Harry A. Richardson proposing plar
to get the New Castle and Southern Rail.
way Company out Of its present financial
difficulties.
The plan is for each stakeholder 10 CON
tribute so much cash in order TO cut dowr
the total Indebtedness of the company
and place the road in such a position thai
II may pay interest upon a reasonable
amount.
Game Did Not Work
A number Of young New Castle mer
we're greatly fooled" last evening wheI
they took Joseph Walker. a young ooun-
tryman, who lives near Bear Station, OF
bee hunt near the Dyke. Walker and
Ray Grant had climbed the tree and Osoai
Lyman fired a gun. Instead OF scarinE
Walker he gave chase 70 them and in 4;
few minutes had routed the entire crowd
Funeral of Elmer Cavender
The funeral Of Elmer Cavender will b.
held from his late residence at Fourth arr
Delaware streets tomorrow afternoon.
Services will be held at the house at
o'clock and intermeut will be made 8
the Presbyterian cemetery.
Fell From Window
An unknown young man living at Nc
s92 Clayton street. whose home is in
Baltimore, Nd. fell from a window o
the dye house at the Cromwell Woolle
mill and sustained a broken back.
DR.. Wertenbaker was summoned and IN
injured man was put in his cara.
New Of the Town
The illustrated lecture which was give
in the NJ e. Church last evening by Re,
]. NJ. S. Van Bunk, was one OF the mos
interesting that has been heard in thl
city for long while.
An interesting program will be rendere
by the Penn Literary Society in the Hig
School, tomorrow afternoon. which WI
consist Of essays. declamstions. recita
tions. songs and a debate.
The basketball game which viii /
played in the armory tonight betwee
New Castle and the Turngemeinde teal
Of Wilmington, promises 70 be one {
unusual interest, and a good attendanC
is expected.
Word has been received from Robei
; Vantine. James Connor and John Mile
who recently went TO jamestown, Pa
They will return to this city. after III
J exposition has closed.
The Wednesday Club held a meeting
the parish house last evening and man
: balls of rags, which will be used for III
, purpose Of making a rag carpet, wei
sewn.
Walter Wipf has installed a new gasolir
engine in the launch which he recent
bought from John Bridgewater.