Evening journal., 1912-03-22
NEWSY DOINGS
OF new CASTLE
Company II Has 0. M. D. Of
fiCerS as Guests at Trophy
Celebration
UNCLE SAN HAS ONLY
$l95 FOR MAIL CARRIER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, March 22.-Com-
pany II, Organized Militia, of Della
ware held reception last evening in
honor of its recent victory at the in-
door range when it won the state tro-
ply. The armory was aglow with cleo
trio lights and decorations. Major Will
liam r. Lank and Lieutenant Colonel
Simeon p. Doherty made an inspection
and at its conclusion congratulated
Captain Jesse Mckay on the condition
of everything about the armory In adj
dition to the members of the company
there were thirty guests, young men
of the city. and the officers OF the
militia who We're able to be present
There was a pleasing program of yo-
cal and instrumental music and tol-
lowing a luncheon cigars were passed
and then kind words were in order eN-
pressing congratulations to Company
n for winning the trophy. Captain NC
KAY is modest I'm his claims, but he
expects to make a determined fight TO
win the state trophy for twenty men
AT the regular United States target
match.
The firing squad of Company II Is
Ipracticing for the State trophy shoot
on next Thursday night Sergeant
Robert H. Harrington is the leader OF
the ring squad.
Jonn Quimby who for many years
was chief crane runner in the Bryl-
leon works. quit work today to accept
n position In the Baldwin Locomotive
works at Eddystone, Pa
lncle Sam will not pay moro than
lS1g5 for carrying the mail from the
post office 10 the railroad station the
carrier has 10 make six trips daily and
needs horse and wagon 10 do tho
work. Following the death of carrier
George w. Bull there were three APP
plicants for the position. Their bids
Were sent TO Washington and all we're
rejected because they we're too high
as the maximum salary is only Sl9h
In the meantime Andrew Mitchell is
temporary carrier.
Tho Herbert Dancing Academy will
be opened ON April Il. The Chase
Orchestra has been secured for the
Academy.
James j. Lawlcr is the latest TO
take up playing the either. He is
becoming expert and New Castle is
sure to have another bcvy of musi-
clans because two dozen zithers
have been purchased recently.
Osee Hance has accepted a posi-
ton with the Deemor Steel Com
pany.
Delaware Railroad men from sew
eral of its sections have been sent
here TO replace the present rails Ol
the cut-on line with heavier rails.
Harry King yesterday complet
ed the work of unloading the schoon
er Lorena G. Ballard which brough
nearly 1000 tons of ice from Maine
Arthur r. Kee has engaged in th
raising of thoroughbred turkeys an
Tindle and Derby will raise thor
oughbred chickens.
William Watson. tho Shawtowi
carpenter, lost a bunch Of keys o
Seventh street
Cows sold high at the public sal
on the Samuel A. Mcdaniel farm yes
terday The stock consisted of high
bred COWS
Frank Lyman is removing fron
near Newport 20 the John Bank
farm.
Thomas Appieby removes from tn
Taylor farm to the William H. Coon
or farm.
r. Lee Richards will remove fror
The Porters Station farm to the ray
lOr farm.
Members of Friendship Lodge NJ
3 will 20 to Wilmington some nigh
netx week TO partake of a dinner a
the expense OF officers of the Ancier
Order of United Workmcn. Friend
ship lodge men have been busy ia
months and initiated over forty ne
members. Friendship Conclase AZ
hosivc Mogullians also is on tf
stump and will have several pleasal
meetings.
prndent landlords and agents ne,