Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
MIDDLETowN, Jan. s.-Miss Addie Mer-
rift Of this place and J. G, Stats of near
Sassafras, Md, were married at the resi-
dence Of the brides mother early last
evening, The wedding was private, none
but the near relatives Of the contracting
parties being present. After the ceremony
the bride and groom left for their future
home, near Sassafras. They received
numerous costly and handsome presents.
NJ. Carroll, the driver of the Adams ex-
press wagon, is unable to be about owing
to an accident which befel him few
days ago. While walking on the pave
ment he slipped on the ice and fell. In
short time his ankle became painful and
commenced swelling He has been con-
fined to his house now for several days as
the result of the fall.
Two young men while skating on Silver
Lake Wednesday afternoon went too near
the edge Of the pond where the ice was
thin and broke through. They managed
10 pull themselves out after getting bath.
MIppLETowN, Jan Johannes Shannon,
one of the best known men employed on
the Delaware railroad, and who has been
stationed at Middletown for several years
past, will shortly remove his family to
Farnhurst and take charge of the ticket
office there. Mr.. Shannon will leave with
the best wishes Of his many friends.
The board Of directors Of the Citizens
Bank have declared a dividend of 4 per
cent payable on or after January 18th.
MIDDLErowN, Jan. 1s.-The Rev. C. F.
Thomas, D. D., will lecture in the Opera
House here on Friday evening January
23d, at s o'clock. His subject will be
sunny Spain" Supper will be servedyby
the ladies Immediately after the lecture.
The proceeds Of the fair are for the benefit
of the organ fund of the Presbyterian
Church.
The handsome dwelling house on South
Broad street now occupied By w. p.
Mifflin and family, has been purchased by
NJ Il. Burris Of this town.
The Rev. W. G. Alexander, who was for
many years pastor of Forest Presbyterian
Church, this town, now in charge OF
church at Matawan, N. j., is now in Mid
dletown, the guest of the Rev. F. II.
Moore. Mr.. Alexander's health has been
bad Of late, but his appearance now does
not show it.
Harrington's Boston Concert Company
rendered a song of praise in the Presby-
terrain church Sunday afternoon and gave
a free concert in the Methodist church last
evening. The company is in town for the
purpose of forming class in voice culture.
After the concert was over last evening the
Reys. Alfred Smith, F. II. Moore and
Joseph Beers spoke very highly of the
company and advised the people to assist
in tile formation of the class. About so
persons purchased the books last night
and became members of tn, class. Mr..
Harrington comes well recommended.
MIDDLETowN, Jan. 14.-William
Green, prominent and highly respected
citizen Of this town, died at his home
here, early last evening of complica-
ton Of troubles. Mr. Green had been
ailing for several months and for awhile
was in Philadelphia under the care of
| physician. He returned home and was
able to be out of doors little while at
time. His condition was very much
improved and his death was unex-
pected. He died about 730 O'Clock. Mr..
Green was a well-known lawyer of this
town and operated a large farm, at
which he was very successful. Besides
widow he leaves eight children, seven
boys and one girl. His wife was
daughter of Ex-Governor John P.
Cochran. Deceased was about AS years
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