Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-08
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW Castle
Funeral Of William ]. Ferris
This Afternoon is Well
Attended
COMMONS TRUSTEES
IRA SACT BUSINESS

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one interest in New Castle today. They
sere held at 2.3O O'Clock this after
room, and most Of his townspoople at
tended. Or. S. B. Wylie Of the Presby-
lerian Church. conducted the funeral
u The residence.
Mr.. Ferris was beloved by everyone
IN the town. Il was said OF him that
he never had an enemy. Many reminis-
sences of him were given by New
Castle people last night and today, re-
Ierring to his wide activities and
interests, and 10 his love of reading. lie
WAS usually TO be seen with pockets
sulging with magazines and pamphlets.
he was also a devoted student Of human
nature.
An adjourned meeting Of the Trustees
nf New Castle Commons was held last
evening. James NJ. Wise, James G..
khaw. Patrick McGrory. Richard s.
Rodney. James n. Challenger. John 4.
Taylor, James +. Biggs. Robert r. Nor
sison and John NJ Hance were the
trustees present with Mr.. Wise I'm the
rhair and Mr.. Rodney acting as secre-
larry.
Mr.. Rodney. Mr. Taylor and Mr..
Challenger were appointed to draw
lip resolutions upon the death Of the
president Of the board, William j. Fer
us. This was the flrst meetins Of tile
trustees since the death OF Mr.. Ferris.
and the thought Of his regrettable
feath was ever present I'm the minds Of
he trustees during the session.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
he proper officials OF the Trustees of
New Castle Common 90 negotiate the
pan Of $1,000 from the New Castle Trust
company, which, with $1,000 now In the
hands Of the treasurer, they are to use
n taking up the bond Of $500 now in
he hands Of ]. Ernest Smith, due Sep
hmber 4.
This sun was a bonus given by the
Trustees 70 bring the Tropenas Com
sany, a New York concern, 10 New
hastle. II Is now the Edgar Allen
Manganese Steel Companys plant No
This Is the third big steel plant which
me trustees have been instrumental in
bringing 20 New Castle ana which have
20 transformed the place into an active
Industrial center. A bonus Of $4,000
mas given by them to bring the
BryIVon Steel Casting Company now
The Edgar Allen plant No. 2, and a
bonus Of $1,000 was given 10 bring the
3aldt steel Works 20 New Castle.
The committee on public buildings
vas authorized 10 have repairs. or II
necessary a new roof, put on the Town
Hall and the interior renovated with
out further reference to the board. The
roof has beer in a bad condition for a
considerable time. Mr.. Wise, Mr.
Hance and Mr.. Challenger are the MEM
bers Of this committee. Mr.. Challenger
was appointed last night In the place OF
Mr.. Ferris. deceased.
The meeting time OF the board was
changed from the first Tuesday In the
month 20 the FIRST Friday IN the month
Tor the next three months, as a matter
Df convenience 90 members.
Mr. McGrOry reported the following
bills, which We're passed by the meet
ing: John Toner. $500; Granville RUNS
ley, $3.50; ]. r. and l.. p. EllasOn,
t25753 tpart Of this passed at q pre-
Vious neeting), and county taxes,
5iii2se.
Mayor Lavender tried Joseph Ham
llt0n on a dlsorderly conduct charge
Yesterday morning sentenced him To
pay s. and costs, and serve term OF
thirty days in the workhouse.
The postmaster, John p. Murphy, is
sues the following list OF uncalled for
letters az The New Castle post office
Edward Archer, Howard Briscoe, Miss
Lewes Baily, II. n. Cannon, James Car
eulia, O. ]. Connolly, Mrs. Elva Davis,
Mrs Bank Hawkins, William H0sklns,
Alice HOskins, Mrs. Fannie ilenderer,
Ponagen Killumper, John Lynch, Mar
Tin Llttell, William j. Mccain, J. g.
Phillips. Carmelo p0ndOlfO Marion II.
Reynolds Thomas Stryker, George
Ellnson, Davis Thompson. Mrs. Mary
Williams, Asbury N0uamaker, Miss
hiilicent Nilheime.
Mrs. A. e. Goudiss has returned
Fom a very pleasant week ia New
York City.
theatre party who enjoyed a de-
iEhtful evening IA Wilmington last
Thursday night included the Misses
Habel CieWel. Mary Elkininn Paul
ne Wilhelm and Elizabeth Madden.
Company II left town al II O'Clock
Yesterday morning for the State Rife
Range, many New Castle people sec.
Ing them on at the station. The
streets seemed very much deserted
without he khaki. but many OF th,
bows were up on leave last might anS
made New Castle look familiar aga n
The Armory. IN darkness, was quit
n contrast TO the brightly lighted
sold'er-hlled place OF the night be
fnre.
The boys were glad TO go 20 IN
range and have q taste OF camp lifl
Especially as hey were in somewha
cramped quar- rs in the armorl
Terts were up at the range by nigh
as7v~'ng' them p place 20 sleep bu
VIII 'ake TODAY 10 ge. evervthin
ahou ca~p in sh'pshape order TIL
bows wore looking for ne solder
fro~ Milford to JON them last nigl
or today
FALL INJURIES A FORMER MAYOR
EASTON Nd, Sept. S--Former may
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