Smyrna times., 1897-03-03
PERSON.


his bed from Friday untA \ derday, was
unable to preach on SunA Rev. t. H.
Haines occupying his pA n in the
morning and Rev. W. FAIRIES aNsight. Mr..
Stengle is considerably improved
Gilbert S. Jones left Monday for Wash
ington, to attend the Inauguration of Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley. He has attended
every Inauguration and shaken hands with
the Presidents since the installation of
President Garfield.
Miss May FAIRIES returned last week from
a two months visit to Philadelphia, Chester
and Narbeth Pa, she went first for visit
for two or three weeks, but had such de-
ightful time that it was protracted to
months. Among other features was q marty
given her by her aunt Mrs. Brobst. in Phil
adelphia, spoken of in the social events of the
city papers at that time.
Rev. A. Stengle was unable from sickness
to go down to Onancock Va, Friday. for
the funeral of his sons wife. Rev. Chas.
l. Stengle accompanied by his brother, Geo.
E. NJ. Stengle, of Port Deposit, returned
from there Monday, reaching here by the
six O'Clock train. They returned to their
respective homes yesterday.
Mrs. Mitchell and daughter Miss Sadie
and Mrs. George Walker and children have
returned from winters sojourn in Philadel-
phia. Mrs. Walker and children have been
spending most of the time in Denver, Col.
Miss Eunity Pratt, of Dover, has been the
guest of the Misses Pratt.
Mrs. r. E Hough is visiting her daughter
Mrs. C. W. Fisher in Dover.
Miss Minnie Allen, of Wilmington. is
being entertained by Miss Mabel Thomp-
son.
Miss Mary G. Wood, of Winchester, Va,
Is the guest of Mrs. Eugene Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs F. E Postle. Mr.. and Mrs
Hervey p. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Hudson.
Miss Estelle Walters, Miss Florence l.. Hall
Messrs. Clarence b. Raymond, J, Harry
HURT, Jr., r. d. HoGecker, Jr., and DR.
q. B. Witten attended the wedding of DIR
F. L. Grier to Miss Florence l.. Caulk. yes
terday afternoon.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
Smyrna Circuit Parsonage. Wednesday
FEBRUARY, oath, by Rev. w. r. Mowbrav
The contracting parties were Miss Ollh.
daughter of Mr.. james Cummins, of Sew
ersons' neck, and Mr. John Slaughter. Mr..
VIM. A. Broadway acted as best man and
Miss SUSIE sister of the bride, was her at
tendant.
John II. Hoffecker was one of the mem
bers who went down to Georgetown in the
special Monday, in the interest of the Con-
gressional recount of the vote, and was con-
sequently absent from the Town election
here. He returned home that evening.
Mrs. Rebecca Collins who went to Leip-
sic IA year ago, has returned with her daugh-
ter to her home on Delaware street.
DR.. Clarence T. FAIRIES, located at Mar
BETH Pa, near Philadelphia, has been cleo
ted assistant surgeon Ill the Medico-C Chirur-
gical College
Mrs. John Davis and Nephew, Irwin, of
st. Catharine, Canada, are visiting Miss
Hettie Megear.
The Tuesday Club was entertained last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Raymond
Those present were; w. b. Megear and wife.
j. E Hofecker and wife, Eugene Davis
and wife, w. G. Hill and wife,
j. Harvey Speakman and his wife.
Hervey P. Hall and wife, F. E. Postles and
wife, Mrs. N. F. Wilds, Miss Hettie Me-
gear, Miss Florence Hall, Miss Estelle Wat
ers, Miss Alice Mills, Miss Mary C. Wood
Winahaafor No T. o..
Catherine, Canada; c. H. LeFevre, Geo.
b. Whitten, j. H. HURT, c. b. Raymond
The entertainment was furnished by the
bachelor members of the club, and this was
the last meeting of fhe season.
Miss Florence HAZEL is visiting Milford
friends.
Miss Mary Anthony is on a visit to Ches-
ter
George Denney left to-day to attend the
at Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Wright, of Clayton,
have issued invitations to the marriage Of
their daughter, Miss Ella May, to George
b. Ellegood, Tuesday evening, March 10th,
at o'clock in Ewell's NJ. ?. Church
Rev. B. F. Jester, of Clayton, united
Alexander Moody and Mrs. Annie Voshell
In marriage, Wednesday evening.
Miss Clara Sithens, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Sithens, was mar
ried to Mr.. Joseph Henry Mattiford at
8 O'Clock this morning at the NJ. E.
Parsonage, by the Rev Adam Stengle
They left on the S.42 express for short
honeymoon to Wilmington and Pbila-
delphia. On their return Friday eve
ming, they will be given reception at
the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j ohm w. Roberts gave a
large family dinner at their home near
Smyrna on the 23rd ult. on the occa-
sion of the fifteenth anniversary of their
marriage. There were covers for
eighteen and the guests of honor were
the bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward d. Hearne, Mrs. Roberts be-
ing her oldest sister.
Mrs. L. A. Cotton, who recently
moved from Smyrna, Del, to No. 2115
Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, was
rendered a delightful surprise party
by her relatives and friends on
Wednesday evening. She was
the recipient of many handsome
and valuble presents. Among
those present being Mr.. and Mrs. W.
E. Spruance, Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Vo-
shell, Councilman and Mrs. w. Harris
Seltzer, Mr.. and Mrs. AlOnzo Gibbons,
Miss Mary CarrOw, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
lei Howard, Mrs. Parker, Miss Fan
ME Richards, the Misses Annie and
Myrtel Smith, Louis J. Bush, Miss
Anna Bel COnley, the Misses May and
Eta Benson, Edgar Benson, Hepburn
W. Benson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Brown,
Harry Cotton, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
William n. Voshell. Jay
Smith, H. VOshell, Hubert Wood, Miss
Nan Wood, j. V. Spruance, the Misses
Wilson, Harry Wilson, Frank Benson,
Harry d. Benson, and Joseph H. Ben
son.
ARC LIGHTS WILL STAY.
SO Declared the Town Council BY a vote