Evening journal., 1912-04-01
.NEWSY DOINCS
OF new CASTLE
Shad Fishermen Get Special
officer TO Watch Their
Equipment
CHURCHES ENTER UPON
HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, April Charles H..
Shearer was sworn in yesterday as a
special officer by Mayor Richard 8.
Rodney. He has been assigned to
the river front and will be I'm charge
of the fishermen's boats and nets.
The Independent shad fishermen and
the Fishermen's Protective AssOcia-
ton held meetings yesterday morning
and elected Mr.. Shearer to protect
the $4,000 worth of property belong
ing to the fishermen.
Everything was aglow here yester-
day. 1t was an ideal day and some Of
the spring finery appeared. Motor
boats looked splendid in their bright
coats of new paint and many persons
took a spin on the river Every road
leading from the city had its quota
OF young people enjoying a walk in
the country.
IL was Palm Sunday and in St
Peters Church the palms we're dis
tributed Everywhere one turned
could be seen the little crosses of
palm
The Good VIII Fire Company on
Saturday tested the engine at Fifth
and Delaware streets. The test was
entirely satisfactory. While the test
was on John Doris, Jr. took hold
of the hose, and being unable to hold
it, the nozzle end swung around and
Doris. William Kirk and William Kee
We're soon piled in the street. They
were drenched.
Postmaster George w. Vantine adj
vertises that letters are remaining at
the postofiice for the following per-
sons: Mrs. William Bryson, Miss
Maude Cullen. Voshell Jones. Mrs.
Susan Washington and George Will
liams.
Andrew Mitchell is carrying the
mail between the postOfice and the
railroad station. Postmaster Van
tine says that while Mitchell carries
the mail at the present salary no
other applications will be sought.
Large congregations greeted the
Rev. j. l.. Johnson i'm the Methodist
Church yesterday The new pastor
preached impressive sermons at the
services and also attended the Sunday
school
Samuel Smith, colored, was arrested
on Saturday night on charge of
drunkenness and he was fined 1920.
Much interest is shown here i'm the
contests for the County Committee. In
the Fourth district, William w. Leach.
James Nj. Wise and c. Albert Pedrick
will oppose Deputy Recorder of Deeds
John M. Wilson, William Kirk and
James ]. Wright for the places. Will
liam Cramer will be the candidate for
delegate to the State Convention
There will be contests i'm the othe,
districts. The local political leaders
say 1t is a healthy sign to see sucl
interest and enthusiasm.
Mr. and Mrs. John Il. TAYLOR at
tended the eightieth birthday ami
versary celebration of Robert Arm
strong, Sr, in Newark. on Saturday
Mrs Wagner and son. Rodney Wag
ner, are spending a week i'm Reading
Pa.
Joseph Tobln left on Friday evenIns
for the West, where he has relatives
The trophy won by the five mel
team of Company II is on exhibition
in Bridgewater's window.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forwood McElhinne,
spent yesterday in Wilmington.
Harry Gallagher. who was threaten
ed with appendicitis, is now able to si
up.
City Council and Trustees Of th,
Commons meet I'm monthly session to
morrow evening.
Shad fishermen are pleased with IN,
outlook. Ono man caught twenty
three fish on Saturday
New Castle Grange meets at Bea
Station Hall on Wednesday even.
Ing.
Church choirs are rehearsing Easte
music programs
Flower displays will be made her
onThursdav.
! In St. Peters Church the usua