Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-16
NEWS OF THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
Mrs. John T. Stoops Badly 1njur-
ed in an Automobile Accident,
But Expected to Recover.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
New Caste, Nov 16.-Mrs. Stoops,
wife of John Il. Stoops, president sf the
City Council, met with n serious accidcnt
yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Stoops were
on their way to Lcwcs in thor auto. When
a few miles below Dover, while rounding
a turn in the road one of the wheels OF
the car collapsed, throwing Mrs. Stoops,
who was seated on the back seat ON To
the floor of the car Mr.. Stoops who was
driving, escaped with few scratches on
the face and body. At the time oi the
accident the car was luckily travelling Mt
low rate of speed, which prevented more
serious consequences. Mrs, Stoops was
removed to the Delaware Hospital, Viii
mington Her condition is reported as
serious, though her recovery rs expected.
Alexander b. Cooper, n distinguished
citizen of New Castle, observed his 7ath
birthday anniversary yesterday, by pur-
suing his law practice III Wilmington,
where his office is located. lie has the
good wishes of his fcllow-cltiScns of New
Castle and Wilmington, who hold him IN
high esteem
The Century Club requests That all
members be present NJ the meeting next
Tuesday evening To hear DIR. Tamanage
speak Ills wife, who is an accomplished
musician, will play and sing Those not
members can obtain admittancc on pay
mCnt OF small fec.
4 letter from William Stewart, now IN
France was read al tho BOY Scout meeting
last evening, in which he wrote that he
had seen several of the New Castle boys
"ovcr there"
The regular Sunday services will be
held IN the NJ IT, Church with class Mt
9 O'Clock; 10 30, preaching by the pastor,
Rev John Il Bicking, on the subject,
The Great Adventure Sunday school
at / (. Raraca Class at 2, at y m, the
Young Peoples Meeting viii hc held with
an illustrated talk on the subject The
Bible 200 At the fpworth League
will meet, followed by the evening service
at : ~ when the pastor will preach on
the subject. On tho Victory Side.
As special service ot the evening
twelve new stars will be added 10 the
church flag with Dr Ewing officiating
at the Parish House. ~ the rcrnodcling OF
the church is not finished
At the F'ir7,t Baptist Church tho regular
service Will bc held with Sunday school
1t 10, followed hv preaching hy the
pastor ~ 1890. ON the subject Lost
Crowns III the evening NJ 30 tho
pastor will preach on the subject Temp
tatiou
The regular services Of the Prcshy
tcrlan Church will he held rs follows
Service 1T 1880 with the pastor, Rev,
: Bcattic Wylc preaching on the subject
The Beauty of tho Lord ! Sunday
school AZ 30, followed by the evening
services nj 30.
The united Thanksgiving scTvlccs viii
he held this year in The Presbyterian
church with Rev George Street, pastor
Of the Baptist church. officiating
James Campbell Of Camp Joseph r.
Johnson Of Jacksonville. Fla. is home
on q ten-day leave, visiting his mother
The forty hour devotion will begin
tomorrow morning NJ 81. Peters church
a. 10 30 = m with solemn high mass.
The regular 7 and clock mass Will hc
held also.
James Smith of Ninth ans South streets
was given q party in honor Of his forty
third birthday. last evening.
Francis Farmer has taken a position
with the Pusey ( Jones Co, Of Whining
ton,
A party az seven consisting Of George,
John, Edward, Harvey. William and
Dmglas Proud and Albert Clayton Of
this city haggcd thiriy-thrcc rabbits
Yesterday
James White of Seventh and South
street is suffering from an attack Of ''flu. :
The Ladies Aid SocIrty of the Red
Lion NJ +. Church will hold n supper
| Thursday evening. November 2i, IN the
basement of the church.
! For Snlc-A walnut parlor organ.
| Apply at No 81 North I 'urd street,
tonight and Tuesday only Adv.