Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-02-25
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Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
MILFORD, Feb. 1.-THE members Of the
Presbyterian church gave the fourth Of
series of socables last evening, which was
fairly well attended. The programme was
interesting and included amusing and
entertaining readings by Misses lizzieVree-
land and Katie Humcs. Miss Annie Rey-
nolds also gave two vocal solos which were
well received.
The new hose was tested yesterday by
the ncwly-organl2ed fire company A
stream was turned on the Central Hotel,
which is about the highest building in
town. being four stories In heighth. The
stream was thrown about 30 feet over the
building, with pressure of only 70pounds.
The test was very satisfactory.
MILFORD. Feb. 19.--James Jones,
farmer living near town, was seriously in
lured yesterday by being run over by
traction engine, which passed diagonally
across his body from the left shoulder to
the right hip. DIR. q. w. Marshall was
summoned and relieved the sufferer. He
was injured internally and the full extent
OF his injuries is not yet known, though
an internal hemorrhage was produced
Mr.. Jones was driving the traction engine
when the horses attached became fright
ened and threw the unfortunate man from
his seat to the ground, the machine pass
ing over his body. His injuries are not
thought to DO fatal.
Yesterday Nehemiah Scott, an aged and
highly respected colorcd man living in
Milford Neck, died very suddenly Deputy
Coroner Hill went down to investigate the
case and If necessary will hold an inquest.
MILFORD, Feb. 22.--An entertainment
was given in Recdy's Hall Friday evening
by local talent for the benefit of the Mil-
ford Library Association, which was
largely attended, and proved TO be n social
as well as financial success. The pro.
gramme included vocal solo by Simeon
Penlewill; n vocal duct, by Miss Bessie
Davis and Miss Lena Sharp; recitation, by
Miss Minnie Sipple; solo, by Miss Matte
Preuyman; duet, by Misses Sharp and
Davis; vocal solo, by Miss Annie Reynolds
solo, Charles Holzmuellcr; recitation,
Donald Marshall; piano duet, Misses Ida
Barker and Katie Humes duct, Miss Lena
sharp and Simeon Pennewill, with guitar
accompaniment. After the conclusion Of
the programme refreshments were served
blythe ladies, and the young folks INDUCED
III social dance for u few hours Music
was Furnished BY the Milford orchestra
with four pieces.
The big hog killed at FELTON, on Thurs
day was brought here yesterday by Roy
nolds Cook and Ira Melvin, who purchased
it from Joshua Roughley, the successful
gnesser, for S4S, and put Il on exhibition
II is now here and crowds Of persons have
visited 1t and pronounce it the largest ever
seen.
Avery. pretty home wedding was solemn
lied at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Ben
lamin Wilson's at Houston, last night, when
William W. Ingram was united in we'd
lock to Miss Bessie Marvel, sister of Mrs
Wilson, by the Rev. w. b. Guthrie, pastor
III charge OF the Houston circuit. The
ceremony was quiet ono and wit
messed by only the immediate family
q the contracting parties; The bridal
couple were attended by Miss Belle Talley
and Mr.. George Mellon as maid of honor
and best man, respectively. They left on
the early train this morning for Whining
ton, Philadelphia. New York and Wash
ington, whore the honeymoon will be
spent Upon their return they will reside
in Houston.
MILFORD, Feb 23-The 3lst annual
anniversary OF the Presbyterian Sunday
school was held last evening in the main
auditorium of the church. The church
was crowded to the doors BY the members
OF the school and their friends The pro-
gramme rendered was an exceedingly
interesting one. After the conclusion Of
the programme the members of the school
assembled in the Sunday-scboo room be-
A full dress hop was given BY Miss
Madeline White at the home of Mrs. T.. NJ.
Ihaw, in honor of her friend and guest,
Miss Wcsson of Centreville. last evening.
Those present included the elite of the
town and very enjoyable time was spent.
Dancing was kept up until quite late.
Yesterday morning Annie the wife of
Tobias Wiley left him. When he left for
his work IN the morning She was at home
and did not act out of the ordinary but
when he returned home ut noon she had
packed all her things and left for Pennsy-
vania after having disposed Of III the
household goods she could, she took their
iive-years-old son with them. MIR. Wiley
| could give no cause for his wife's action
yesterday and said their married life has
always been happy union. They have
been married p years and have live chill
dren. He left yesterday afternoon in pur-
suit, for the purpose Of bringing back the
child.