Evening journal., 1922-02-13
NEWS GOSSIP
OF new CASTLE
Several Proposed for Trus-
tee of Commons to Fill
Vacancy
80 CONVERSIONS
AT REVIVAL
sneclal 10 rhe EvenIng Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Feb. 1s.-consid-
erable interest is being displayed
among residents Of the city concern
ing the election OF a member OF the
Trustees of the Commons. to fill the
vacancy caused by the death or
James b. Lancaster, Sr. Several
persons are being considered.
only two names, those OF orian A.
carrick and James T. Morrison, have
been announced publicly as candi-
and James b. Lancaster, Jr., have
been mentioned. but the last two have
no given their consent for their
names to he placed in nomination.
II was also called to the attention
OF an official last night that. as wo-
men now had the right OF franchise
one of their sex would probably de-
sire representation on the board.
No announcement has yet been
made as to when the election TO nil
the vacancy will take place. A de-
cision In this matter is probable at
the next meeting OF the trustees.
Mayor Cramer yesterday morning
fined Henry Holace. a Negro, 81 and
cost for drunkenness
Mrs Peter Scully. of West Third
street. while descending the steps
leading from the kitchen to the cell
lar. Saturday morning fell and brok
bone in her left leg. Mrs. Scully
was removed to the Homeopathic
Hospital. Wilmington, where an
X-ray was taken and the broken
bone set.
Alfred Cochran. who was stricken
2 weeks ago, with scarlet fever and
taken to the contagious department
Of the Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital. Wilmington. is recovering
rapidly. He is expected by his
family physician. to be discharged
this week.
Mrs. Alexander b. Cooper, Sr o
the Strand. who has been seriousl,
in at her home for several days, Il
Improving
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Hopkins, o
near Rose HILL entertained a mum
ber OF young friends at their hom
last week In honor OF the tent
birthday anniversary OF their son
William ]. Hopkins Those pres
ent were George and Harvey Burrii
Marie Thomas. Idabelle Thomas an
Catherine Thomas
Road Supervisor and Mrs. Georg
w. Burris OF Rose HIN. entertaine,
a number OF young folk at thei
home. Saturday evening In honor o.
their son. Harveys tenth birthday
Eugene Sheridan. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs John j. sheridan. employed FOR
several weeks in Atlantic City. was
brought to the home OF his parents
here late on Saturday evening in a
serious condition, Nearly two years
ago he was operated upon at the
Delaware Hospital. Wilmington. His
condition this morning was reported
very serious.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Challenger
Of Merchantville, n. j.. are spending
several days here as guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. Alexander b. Cooper. par.
ents OF Mrs. Challenger. and Mr.. and
Mrs james T. Challenger Theh
visit was occasioned by the illness O
Mrs. Cooper. Several weeks ago Mrs
Cooper contracted a heavy cold, he
heart becoming affected.
Miss Elizabeth Toman who ha
been ccahned 10 - home with ~
ness. has recovered.
A St. Valentine social will
held in the social room OF the Firs
Baptist Church tomorrow evenini
under the auspices OF the Sunda
school class Of which Mrs. Fred
erick W. Overhiser is teacher.
program Of musical and literar
numbers has been arranged, in at
dition to a variety OF games in hai
mony with the celebration OF S
Valentines Day
The Young Mems Bible Glass
Emmanuel Episcopal Church vi
give a baiSe-sale in the Britungha
Pharmacy on Saturday mornir
next The proceeds will go towai
purchasing a new victrola for In
manuel Parish House. Mrs. L.
Eiiason. teacher OF the class, W
be in charge.
Young people Of this city and '
he annual Varsity-Alumni basketb,
game to be played in the Ope
House cage this evening. A lar
number Of Alumnae members. res
dents OF other cities have arrang
to attend the game and will be e
terlained here by friends and rel
tives The Senior-Sophomore cir
game will precede the annual gan
dance will follow the games.
The Ladies Aid Society OF 4
First. Baptist Church will have
bake at the ice cream parlors
Jones and Lancaster. on Saturd
morning next. Homemade bax
beans and potato salad will be fs
tures.
At the recent benefit moving D
ture shown in the Royal Theat
under the auspices OF the You
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