Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-21
LOCAL SOCIETY NEWS.

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John @. Sasse was IS years old yester-
day and the anniversary Of his birth was
informally celebrated last evening, by
the members of his immediate family
The aged and highly respected German
American was warmly conRrAtulEted by
his sons, daughters aud grand children
and those friends who we're aware that
he had reached the diamond milestone
of age.
Last June Mr.. Sasse and his aged and
esteemed wife, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their home No.
5O6 French street, where they have re.
sided continuously for forty-four years
The occasion was one Of peculiar interest
by reason Of its rarity, aud Of excep
tional enjoyment because of the good
cheer attending it, Mrs. slsae is now 70
Mr.. Sasse is native of Lamuerden. a
Hessisu province. He was born in 1919
In 1913 he went TO Lslbenan, another
Hessian province. and married his
present wife. They came 10 America IN
1916 and located in Philadelphis, re-
moving TO this city one year later
They are Miss Mary G. Sasse. Magistrate
A~~WAo oeoatI ME AAnSho oAy4cAf
John @. Sasse, Jr., Henry w. and George
W. Sasse. sll of this city, and Mrs
Bertha Conner of Philadelphia They
have large number of grandchildren
General Secretary Herbert Dove, Of
the Y. NJ O. A and his wife and little
daughter are having an enjoyable time
in Melrose Highlands, Mass The gen.
ial general secretary has written to viii
mington friends that he is "having a
good time and getting fat "
William Dupont has issued cards for
Fourth of July celebration and dinner,
to be held at his handsome rural home,
Bellevue Hall. on the evening of the
nations birthday. A number Of the
leading business men OF this city are
among those invited.
Thomas II Lstimer Of the Pussy and
Jones Company, has returned from San
Francisco, where be has been on BUSH
ness trip.
Miss Blanche S. Layfeld, Of this city,
has returned from brier visit Co friends
in Philadelphia.
The wedding Of Miss Anna w. George,
daughter OF Mrs. NJ p George, for
merly Of Delaware, and Professor Henry
w Hastings, was announced TO take
place at noon to-day The groom is in
structor In elocutlon and oratory in
Moody's well known school ct Mount
Herman, Mass. near Mortified. and tue
bride has been teaching there for some
years, having gone there from the State
Normal School at West Chceter
The ceremony was performed by Rev
Hutchins, OF Lawrence, Mass, at his
home. Mr.. Hutchins is an old friend of
the George family. having formerly re-
sided near them in Delaware. The bride
and groom will spend the suumer in a
cottage on a small bay near Gloucester,
Mass.
Henry Burton and family, of this city,
are visiting friendsin South Chester.
T. F. B. Parvls, Of this city, has re-
turned from trip TO West Chester
Commenting upon the presencs OF
Congressman Causey in Philadelphia yes
terdsy, the Philadelphia Inquirer says
Congressman John w. Causey, OF
Delaware, came up from Washington
yesterday and registered at the La
fayet'e. Mr.. Causey has served two
terms, and according to an iron-clad rule
of his state, cannot run again. A Senator
Is to be elected, however, In Delawar,
this year, and Mr. Causey has already
been brought out as a candidate by his
friends. The Republicans, however, ex-
pect to carry the state and return Sena
tor Higgins. The fight is going to be
lively one, whoever wins, said the Con.
gresham.
The marriage OF Miss Ida May Jackson
formerly OF this city, now of New York
was announced to take place at
o'clock this morning The groom wa
Hon. Albert S. Wetherby, formerly o
Eogland.
The engagement of Frank B. s. Slaugh
ter, OF this city, and Miss Ella S
Murray, of No. 3i5s frankfort avenue
philadelphia, was ! announced to-day
The date of the wedding has not ye
been fixed.
Rev E P Roberts, of Milton. was 4
this city to-day.
Misses Emma and Laura Cook. q
Frederick, are visiting relatives in thi
city. The former is the guest of Mrs
Charles Hilyard, &C Fourth and Washing
ton streets. while the latter is visitin
her sister, Mrs. Wilbur T. McIlvain, o
Poplar street.
i
Dr. John p Sager, of this city, an
Miss Kate Palmer. OF Philadelphia, wer
married in the latter city last night
The marriage was according TO Friend
ceremony, and took gplaee at No. 222
North College avenue.
Harry Sagar, Elmer Ssger and Georg
H. Rudert, the jeweler of this city, an
Dr. B. d. Baker, also of this city, acte
as usheTs
The bride wore a handsome gown {
cream white China silk, and carried
large bouquet Of bridal roses The pal
lors were also decorated with roses.
Dr. and Mrs Sager went IN a shol
wedding trip North. They will retur
TO this city 10 morrow
Other Wilmingt ton guests present wei
DIR Il Winner aud vita Ofhf