Tag: Delaware
Whiskey, a Milk Bottle, Hot Coffee and an Axe Landed This Couple in Court
A domestic dispute in Wilmington, Delaware, brought Joseph Parise before Municipal Court in April 1922 after his wife accused him of coming home drunk, beating…
88-Year-Old Civil War Veteran Dies After Fall From Delaware Hospital Window
An 88-year-old Civil War veteran died at a Delaware hospital in April 1922 after falling from a third-story window, leaving hospital workers uncertain whether the…
Delaware Woman Said a Man Watched and Followed Her for 9 Months
For nine months, Helen Graham said, a man repeatedly appeared near her Wilmington, Delaware, home and followed her when she went out on the street….
Delaware Pastor Claimed Election Bribes Reached the Church
In 1905 Delaware, a Methodist pastor startled a church convention with accusations that political bribery had reached even into the pews. The Reverend William Cashmore,…
Wilmington Workhouse Prisoner Gets 40 Lashes
At the Newcastle County Workhouse in Wilmington, Delaware, James Dudley Major, also known as Earl White, was fastened to the whipping post and given 40…
Delaware Man Discovers Over $1,500 Hidden in Antique Wardrobe
David Hickman received a pleasant surprise while retrieving furniture bequeathed to him by his late uncle, William K. Scarborough. Delaware Man Finds Gold Coins When…
Strange tracks found believed to be Delaware’s “What-it-it” – Also known as the “Ichthalmandaug”
Strange tracks discovered by a fisherman leave the man in a state of shock. Locals believe it is the “What-it-it” monster. Sees Tracks of Beast!…
