The sun., 1898-03-08
They are sons of Charles Hcarn, y pros
perous merchant OF This town.
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G. Webster Hance. who has occupied
the Brown property at Cdgen, VIII re-
move in the spring to the Howell farm
near Chelsea.
George Shute, OF Philadelphia, was
visiting his mother, Mrs. William Shute,
on Thursday last.
James Shutc has gone to PhlIadel-
phia, where he has secured position.
John Carter and william Shute, who
have been working at Egg llarbor, n. j.,
returned home on Saturday. They Will
both work in the quarry at QnarryvlIr,
Del.
Thomas Ferguson has sent his trotter
Enypnior to the fair grounds to be put
in charge OF Robert Cahill who will
tain the animal and get in it condition
iol racing during he coming season.
Work is slack at the oil works, and
several hands have been laid off
Draper, the Young son Of Mr.. and Mrs;
johnson SlaWter, is dead. The rhld
has been sick for good while. The
funeral took place ON Saturday afternoon
/ last Interncnt was made in the It.
Martins Cemetery.
Frank Walker, of Delaware avenue, Is
confined to his home with sickness.
Nicholas Worrilow paid visit to his
daughter, Mr.. Jesse Handy, in VIII
mlngton.
Edward Mct;aincr and wife, WHO
have been spending Il long visit with
friends ut Cherry Hill, Md, have lr-
turned home.
Joshua Downcs, OF Marcus Hook, en-
tellaincd a number of his friends few
nights ago. \ fine lunch was served,
and the evening was spent in a social
manner. Among those present were
| Miss Carrie Anderson, OF Chrstcrtown,
Md, and Joseph l.. Morford, OF Wil.
I mington Del.
/ William Rash OF Elizabeth, \. j., is
rather eccentric lie had some fifteen
black Spanish fowls. When the Maine
/ was blown up, it made him SO angry.
that he went and cnt the heads off and
threw there bodies in the Elizabeth
River.
John McCaifrrty will occupy the
George Lodges farm, fulmer' y occupied
| by George Lewis, who will move on the
Cloud farm now occupied by William
IAlnk'S.
Joseph BALDWIN Of Philadelphia. was
visiting Ili- old friends here Il lew DAYS
ago.
\ birthday surprise patty was given to
Frank Bunsal, at his home on Friday
evening last. Those present on the oc-
casion, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Casey and
dauyhlrr, Mr. and Mrs Marshall Lloyd,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lloyd. Misses
Bessie llubbart, Alice Hopes, Julia
! King. and Daisy Henderson, MrSsrS
Lewis Lloyd, George King, Harry King,
and E.IW"od Mcl;ri'r Several were dis
appointed on account the storm. The
evening was spent in 4 social way. and
refreshments were served.
Henry Huntington, an assisting agent
"i Ridley Park, is to be transferred to
Iron Hill, Md. At present he is confined
to his home with sickness.
John Mclsaac and William Philips
paid IL visit TO friends in Wilmington, on
Friday last.
Norman Sloan and wife ave gone on a
cruise down the bay on the Yacht Acme,
with Captain Geolge TompkinS.
Charles II. lIanc~ of Philadelphia,
who had the contract for building the
new maritime exchange building, has
completed the structure.
Charles Spann OF Baltimore, Nd, is
spending II few days with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. AIam Smnn.
Mr.. Hhl Mrs. Kirk Ewing who spent
several day, vI>iiin. friends in phiIadrl-
pNiIA, Aay,. returned home. e..
Mr.. Mckee and William Roosevelt are
receiving instructions ON the banjo, from
>anrI Marshall.
Mrs. Laura >harplc-~, wife ui Park
>harpNrsS ni I%o,hwyn. departed tins
life on Thursday hast after n long sick
Z ness Of &, assumption. She was tl!e oldest
] daughter "f Richard H., and Annie +.
EwbahkS Mrs. Sha,ple-- and her hus-
/ hand were formerly WiInihgtonian-.
/ Her funeral took place on Sunday from
! hc. late residence. lnlcrincnt was made
At Mt. Salem cemetery, Delaware,
Willard Handy of Wilmington, spent
Saturday night and sunday with Mrs
and Nichoas WurrI"w his grand
parents.
Park Mason Of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with Charles W. O'try, his
brothrr-in-law.