The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-25
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Miss Jessie Smith, Of this city, is the
guest OF her aunt In Chester.
Harry Thomas has been spending some
time with his sister, Mrs. Thomas Long,
In Chester.
Miss Jessie Lungren, Of this city is
spending some time with her aunt Mrs.
Morris Lungren of Chester
Mrs Margaret Monahan is the guest of
Coatesyille friends.
Howard Eachus, of Chester has come to
this city to accept position.
The Misses Monahan, Of this city. arc
the guests Of Landenberg friends.
Daniel Desmond. of Wilmington, spent
Saturday and Sunday In Landenberg,
Frank NJ Seville was in Landenberg on
Tuesday. "
The weekly rehearsal of the Delaware
Saengerbund was held last night In Turn
Hall under the direction If John A. Hart
mann. There were large number OF
visitors present, who spent very pleasant
evening.
Miss Nellie Scott. of this city, Is visiting
Miss Sailie Pierce of West Chester.
Captain William Randle and wife, of
the ST. Louis spent last Thursday In this
city and were entertained by his cousin,
Mrs e. L. Bartram. Captain Randle was
formerly captain of the steamer Paris, and
has been seaman all his life,
Harry Jones, of the Thomas Price
Paper Company Of Philadelphia, visited
our city to-day and called on number of
patrons.
H. Il. Kenney of the p, w. g. B. r. r.
Company visited our city on Wednesday
and inspected the railroad shops.
Harry Passmore visited our city to-day.
He has arranged with W. 9, Turner for
another sale of cows on the Passmore farm,
on Tuesday, the 9th of April.
Miss Florence Chandlee Of South Har-
rison street, is entertaining friends from
Montchanin for few days.
Cards have been received by number
of Wilmingtonians for the marriage of
Miss Estelle 9. Perry of Cordova, Md.
and Walter K. jackson, of Bear Station,
the wedding to take place at Cordova, on
Wednesday, March3l.
William +. Seeds and son of Philadel-
phia are in town.
William Fish and family have returned
to their home at Athal, Mass, after visit
ing friends here. Essai
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Rawlins cele.
brated their China wedding Monday even
ing at their home, in Chester, In very
happy manner. The house was brilliant
ly illuminated, and the guests rendered
their congratulations in an enthusiastic
manner, and also left many substantial
reminders, in the shape of useful and Or
namental presents. Besides pleasant con-
yersatlon, games were played and songs
were sung in excellent style by Miss May
Cochran, Miss Lottle Sleeper and Joseph
Sleeper. Among those present were
number Of guests from Wilmington.
A pleasant surprise party was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs, Lewis Speakman at their
home, No 904 West Second street, Tues
niversary o. their wedding and also Mr..
Speakman's birthday. Those present
we're Rev: and Mrs, W ", Sharp, MI.
and Mrs. John Madison, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Read, Mr.. and Mrs John Locates,
Mr. and Mra Ii. Dicks son, Mr. and Mrs. d.
Cox, Mr.. and Mrs, G, Powell, Mr.. and
Mrs H. McCollum, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Mo
Farlan, Mrs, Sallie Murphy, Mrs Sallie
Ruth Mrs. Mary Cummings, Mrs. Ida
Collum, Mrs NJ. Speakman, Mrs Ida
Pyle, Miss Lizzie Pyle, Oscar Mundy.
John Thornton, Walter Speakman, VIM.
Sparks, George Pyle and others.
Dr. Ezra Tinker and wife were rendered
reception last evening by the members
of Asbury NJ. Il. Church, The lecture
room of the church was hand iomely deco.
rated with palms and plants. G. NJ Leitch
presided The choir and the Sunday
School orchestra made the evening pleas
ant with good music. Elmer Perry made
the address Of welcome to the pastor and
his wife Mr.. Perry very appropriately re.
ferred to the kind feeling existing between
the congregation and pastor DR.. Tinker
In reply referred TO the pleasant passionate
he thus far has had at Asbury and ex.
pressed hopes of very successful year
and no doubt that Old Asbury would re.
tain her power for good in this city In the
future as she has in the past. 1t may
be said that Notwithstanding the hard
times and the fact that very many of the
members Of the church and congregation
have been out of employment and conse-
qlently could not pay as literally as in
former years, yet through the earnest eff
fort of the nastor, DR.. Tinker, Asbury 10
now In q better financial condition than
abe has been for several years. O. &.
Bordener in behalf of the congregation
presented to DR.. Tinker and wife o very
handsome banquet and an onyx stand.
Mr.. Starr favored those present with
solo. Miss Wilny rendered violin solo
which was very much appreciated. After
spending short time In social intercourse
the member and pastor retired very much
encouraged with the situation OF things at
Asbury.
A pleasant surprise party was rendered
Samuel Baer, last evening at his home,
No. 715 East Tenth street. The host after
transacting business up town. upon his re-
turn was more than surprised to find his
house taken possession of by his many
friends. After partially recovering from
his surprise he was presented with a very
pretty and comfCrt8bl Bile rocking chair as q
reminder of the day and token of tbs
friendship of those present. Vocal and
instrumental music was furnished by
Messrs Aaron Bird, Reese Pyle John
Baer, Miss Mabel Platt and Mr.. and Mrs
j ohm Nandersloot. Late in the evening
the guests partook of refreshments and
departed to their homes. Among those
present were: Mr. and Mrs. Beaton Nc
kaig, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Collins. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Platt, MIR. and Mrs A.
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Pyle, Mr.
and Mrs Byron Vandersloot, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peters, Mr.. and Mrs Fredericks,
Misses Edith Stephey, Ella Stradley Lizzie
Donahoe. IrlnIre and Reba Neher, Lottie
Collins, Mabel Wilson, Messrs Edward
Aaron Bird, Frank Hopes S.
Olinger, Mrs. Royal, Mrs. Neher Mrs.
Dicely, Mrs. Welsh and Mrs Fish, b.
side the above the host was completely
surprised by the presence of his two
brothers, DR.. B. +. baer and Mr.. John
Baer OF Baltimore
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