Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-13
NEWS OF A DAY
At new CASTLE
Slight Fire Last Night at the
Plant OF the Deemer Steel
Casting Co.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.


By Associated Press to Every Evening.
New Castle. Sept. 13.-Last evening
about o'clock fire broke out at the
Deemer Steel Casting Cos. plant. at
Ninth and Washington streets. caused
by an overheated drying oven, The
members OF the fire company respond
cd with the chemical and combination
engines. but the flames had been ex-
tinguished by the watchman, James
Gonzo, before the arrival OF the appar-
atus. The damage. estimated at $50
is covered by insurance.
About s.30 o'clock last evening. while
driving n team. John McNalIy of East
Third street ran into n trolley car in
charge OF conductor Duling and Mo-
torman Bellevien, on Delaware street
near Fourth. At the time of the acci-
dent the driver attempted TO turn out
of the road of parked automobile, No
is.39S. listed TO Mary r. Toner. 500
Madison street, Wilmington. which
was ON the opposite side of the street,
while the car was proceeding south.
The motprman quickly applied the
brakes and brought the car to a stand
still. The shaft of the wagon was
broken by coming In contact with the
front end of the trolley car. The horse
and the driver escaped injuries.
Mrs. Mary s. Jemison last evening
was arrested on warrant sworn out
by Elmer Swiggott and tried before
Mayor Cramer on the charge OF using
forcible language. Each was placed
under a $50 peace bond.
James Williams was arrested on a
warrant sworn out by Mary Brady.
charged OF using abusive language.
The mayor imposed fine of 81 and
costs upon the defendant.
Harry McNaily, who resides on one
Of the Trustees of the Commons farms.
yesterday morning. upon going to his
pasture field, was surprised TO find
one of his horses had been stolen. He
got in communication with the police,
who made an investigation, but they
were unable TO find any clue. The val
ue of the animal was said 60 be $3.50.
The Board of Education will meet
tomorrow evening at o'clock in the
office of superintendent Henry T.
Snavely.
A Vim truck. No. 1851, listed toI
Gervasio Scheovona. 1900 West Eighth
street. Wilmington. while enroute toI
the western section, loaded with pro-
duce, broke one of the rear wheels
of the car while making the turn at
Second and Chestnut streets. The own
or parked the machine for the even
ing In front of the mayors office.
On account of the wet condition OF
the baseball diamond at Battery Park
last evening. the game scheduled be-
tween the Fourth Ward team of Will
mington and the New Castle A. A.,
was postponed and the game will be
played on Friday evening with the
Fourth Ward in place OF the Trinity
A. c. team of Wilmington, as
scheduled.
Last evening complaint was made 10
Mayor Cramer. by member of the
fire company of the storing of a
rile of crossties hy the Will
nington & Philadelphia Traction
Co. at Dobbinsville. surrounding
cne of the fire plugs.
This evening the members of In
dustry Council, No. %, Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
will meet in weekly session in the
lodge rooms of the Masonic Hall.
Tomorrow evening the members of
St Johns Lodge. No. ?. a. F. and A.
NJ. will hold their first fan meeting in
the Masonic Hall.
Rev. Frank Overheiser of Camden
n. j.. the newly-elected pastor of the
First Baptist Church. will preach his
first sermon, since his election. on
next Sunday morning.
The members of the W. c. L. L.
County Commission will meet in the
Methodist Church on September 81.
This evening. the members Of Red
zion Social will meet at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Henry, near Red
Lion.
Mr.. and Mrs Eidridge Wilson of
Md. are spending several
days as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William !
T. Harrington of Bear.
Mr. and Mrs. Corbitt Hayes of the
FaullS road. spent the weekend as
s ests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Diehl at
Bear.
William Keebler of Lester, Pa. who
IL Spending several days as the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John t. Stoops of |
East Third street. is suffering from
bronchitis.
Mrs. John Fehl of the Strand, who
was taken suddenly i'll on Sunday eve-
ming. was greatly improved last eve
ring.
Apartment for rent. second floor.
Parish House, apply John r. Lamb |
son, The Strand-Adv.
We have more of the Samoset
special boxes. y pounds for sI.5o. n. |
Challenger & Son. prescription pha,
macists.-Adv.
Victroias anc records. Bridgewater |
ADV.
Good writing paper is much cheap |
er. Highland linen and Irish poplin in |
all colors, soc box. Home spun linen
paper, 25c box. Z. Challenger & Son,
pharmacists.-Adv.
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