The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-12
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On Monday, Decomber IA, Thomas B.
Coursey, one of tho best known men in
the lower part of the state, will celebrate
the ninotieth anniversary of his birth. He
Is hale and hearty and one of the most
progressive men Of tho times. He keeps
himself informed upon all questions of
public interest and takes an act i've part in
the affairs of the day.
The Calvary Presby terian Christian En-
deavor will give q parlor social at the
home of Thomas Huey, 1902 Reed street
On Thursday evening Dec. 18th.
Homeopathic Hospital managers and
friends yesterday afternoon sold dolls at
the New Century Club for the benefit Of
the institution.
A pleasant evening sociable was given
by Miss Arze Hukill at her home, Eighth
and Jackson streets, last evening. Several
literary and musical selections by the Juve.
nile Orchestra were rendered. and refresh
ments were served. Among those present
were: Misses Bessie Wyatt, Alice Hanna,
{ Sue Layman. Ella Blackiston, Arzie HUI
kill, Edith Doritz of Philadelphia, Marion
Hukill. Daisy Chandler, Josephine Foulk,
Margaret Deacon of Philadelphia, Nellie
Scott, Messrs, Lester Reeves Harry Jacobs,
Collins Tatman, Irving Riggs, Lester
Riggs, Frank Wilson, Mr.. Eliason
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Hukill
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reese and William
Sherwood of Philadelphia
On the evening of the 9Th inst, at tho
NJ. P. Parsonage, Georgetown, Rev. }, IL.
s. Ewell united in marriage Mr.. James
N. Blizzard and Miss Alice c. Wilson.
The bride and groom are residents OF this
county
Miss Agnes Robinson and brother, Cur.
ley, OF this city have been the guests OF
their sister, Mrs, Edward See of George
town.
The members of the Friendship Fire
Company will celebrate the one hundred
and twenty first anniversary of the conf
pany on December % in the hall of tho
Friendship building There will be
speeches, and supper will be served
The Cuban Aid Bazaar will close to-
night after ten day successful continu-
ance.
Isaac W. Marshall Of Yorlilyn is i'll.
Miss Martha Biddle of Elkton is visit
ing in this city.
Andrew kincaid of this city is visiting
IN Chesapeake City.
Married at the M, L. Parsonage, George.
town on "Wednesday, Dec o, by Rev. 9.
A. Grise, Levin j, Waller and Lnvenia G.
West both Of Sussex county.
Mrs W. Z Lear of this city Is the 6 ucst
OF her father Mr.. Edward Chase OF
Georgetown.
Thomas johnson of Snow Hill and Miss
Lizzie johnson of Sussex county, were
married by Rev G. A. Grisc, at George
town, last Wednesday, Dec. o.
Mr. P. J. Hart of The Brick Hotel at
Georgetown spent IL few days in Whining.
ton.
Mr. James 3. Butler, who has been on
an extended visit to friends in this city
returned to his home in Con- cord this
week.
While coming down stairs at the Hotel
Richardson, at Dover Tuesday afternoon
Secretary OF State J. Harvey Whitcmnn
slipped and fell to the bottom. His right
arm was sprained and he was bruised but
not seriously injured.
Mrs. Catherine Cullen George is the
guest of her sisteriulaw, Mrs Leslie
George on West street.
Mr. Frank Jones of Georgetown was IN
this city Oh Thursday.
Mrs, Charles G. Culver is the guest of
relatives near Marcus Hook.
Charles Barnes of this city is the guest
of his brother in Coatesyill.
Married on Wednesday evening. Dec.
9th, at the Georgetown Circuit NJ. Ii Par
sonage by Rrv. j. A. Brewington, Charles
p. Reynolds to Maliie IT, Pu3tle7, eldest
daughter Of David and Laura Po5,lCa. All
OF Sussex county,
John r. NAPLES Of Gumboro came to
this city on Friday. where he has accepted
aposition i'll the government employ.
Miss Cora Sewers, daughter Of Mr.. A
j.. Sewers, OF Philadelphia, formerly OF
ElktOn was recently married in tho form
er place to William Houlahan.
Dr. Ball of Falkland WAS in our city
yesterday.
James b. lomuu, DR.. McCabo, j f,
Phillips, Patrick MCGrory and Harry NJ,
White returned homo to-day from gun
ming trip in Baltimore hundred. They
did not See Il daily paper since they went
away and were not aware that this was
Saturday until they reached Dover where
they bought paper. They had - geese,
81 ducks, Is rabbits 81 quail and : wood.
cock.
H. VEnson. GreA! Keeper Of Wampum,
and T, c. Howard Great Senior Saga.
more, visited tho l. o. r. NJ. lodge Mt
Laurel last evening and hnd delightful
time
The winter course of lectures under the
auspices OF the gle Tax Association
will begin tomorrow night Mt the Opera
House James A. Herne the popular &c,
tor and author Of Shore Acres Will give u
dramatic reading Of llamlin liarlAnd5,
"Under the Lions Paw"
Among 'hN announcements made at
the monthly maeting Of the New Century
Climb On Wednesday, afternoon was that OF
a proposed lecture, On December lIlh, by
the Rev Henry G. |puuldng. on Brown
ing's Ideal OF NU manhood 1t has since
been found necessary to p)stp0uo this lac
ture for the . c'rnt
Miss Annie stevens, Of Salisbury ts the
guest of relatives in this city.
Physical Diroctor C. H. Il. jackson Of
the Y NJ e. a is IN Baltimore to-day.
Miss Georgia Downing Is spending s0uo
time with relatives near l"rkIyn.
The first Friday hight subscription
dance will he given In the New Century
Club next Friday night. Other dances
Will be given on January % and February
e6 On each occasion tho rnu3tc Will hc'
gin promptly at J o'clock,
All entertainment was given last night
in Eden Hal under the auspices II Mrs
Masks class Of Epworth NJ + Church.
After n pleasing program c"tlsIrtin. Of
music AMI Rotations, tho amusing farce,
IA PerPlrXlnR SltuHttOn was gwen
Edward NJ Wi5tar of Germantown
spoke in the Frrnd's meeting h-usu, 1th
and TntnaJl -trCeta last night Il the work
Rccompii,uc by Miss burton and TIE
American missionary.
DR.. W Ii. Cooper and family Gt Neuton
have removed to this city.
Peter j Hart Of Gaorgetown is visiting
relatives in thus city.
Charlra D4POnt and wife OF scranton
nre registered al tho Clayton House,
Miss Carrie Akrr Of Delaware City ID
She guest e friends here.
The Divisions of Her Time.
Young tliG.nr--Can SEQ your sister,
Rodney
Little Rodrny--1 guess so But don I
spose you enjoy it very much, She's
meditatin now.
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