Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-15
NEWS OF THE DAY
At new CASTLE.
Delaware Water Improvement Co.
Providing Noticeable Better
ments for the Service.
Special Corre.pondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
New Castle March l5.--The Delaware
Water Improvement Co. has finished
making improvements at the water
works and now the water pressure is
much better, especially in the houses,
where the new water is used. The COM
pany is also installing electric lights at
Baldton. The citizens of this place are
very much pleased, and it is expected
that every resident will install electric
lights The water company is giving
better service than it has for a long time.
While talking to user of the old water
last evening he stated that it is % good
as any water in the country in his
opinion, and should not be discontinued.
The usual time for local fishermen to
dip their nets is March IL, but it is not
thought any will be ready on that date
this year. While talking TO fisherman
today he stated that fish would sell for
from 30 TO 50 cents pound. There will
be nine fishermen from this city. Fish
will be on sale at the usual place, which is
Delaware street wharf.
A meeting of the Red Men will be held
this evening.
On Tuesday evening an important
meeting of the ,Ir. o. e. A. NJ. will be
held. Every member is urged to be
present.
Roland Rees spent last evening in this
city visiting friends
1t is reported that James McPike has
purchased the house owned by Charles
Nickerson, which is located on Second
street.
Francis McFarlin spent the weekend
visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
John Rhoads, who is in the navy, is
L. l..
this city
George Robson of Philadelphia is
spending several days here visiting
friends
William Lawler spent yesterday in this
city visiting friends.
The pool tournament held at Lawler's
will be continued this evening.
The base ball team is progressing with
the raising of 81 800 for new fence at
Battery Park and money to run the
team. letter has been sent To every
citizen and it is hoped that each one will
contribute freely
\ social and musical will he held in
the Century Club tomorrow evening tn-
der the direction of Mrs. T.. III. Naylor.
Members and friends are invited 10 attend.
The program will be as follows: lnstrtI-
mental selection, vocal solo, George Tobin
I'd: recitation, Miss Francis Sheridan.
cornet solo, John Naylof; recitation. Miss
Edna Cranston; piano solo, Miss Eliza
beth Mckay; vocal solo, Miss Jean ROLLS
ton; violin solo, Mr.. Friesch accompanied
by Miss May Goodley; instrumental Sc
lection.
Every male citizen over the age of 2l
is required To pay tax of S5.25 to VIII
liam Leach, tax collector, even If he doesn't
own property. If he owns property the
tax is based on the assessment. II this
amount is not paid by March 25 the tax
will be collected by law and the costs
of the case will be added. II is hoped that
every one pays so that no arrests have 20
he made This head tax covers school
expenses, city tax and so on.
W Leslie Cramer has been appointed !
by Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania a /
of deeds for commonwealth |
of PENNSYLVANIA. resident In New Castle. |
He is connected with the Pennsylvania !
railroad here.
Miss Martin L. Smuter of Rose Hill, /
who was stricken with paralysis on Satur- I
lay week, had another stroke yesterday /
and Is IN n serious condition.
The basketball team was defeated yes /
terday by Fort du Pont al Delaware City /
oy score of lo-l5. Morton Bennett [
had his shoulder injured in the game.
Lost--A green gold mesh bag contain I
ng some change at Power House on
Reward if returned TO Miss /.
McNally.-Adv.
Rooms for Rent-27 ". Third St.-Adv /