The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-21
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Correspondence OF the REPUBLICAN,.
January 2l. 1889.

On Thu, sday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Grier pleasantly celebrated their
second wedding anniversary at their home
on ButLonwood avenue Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. John Schu-
hardt, Mr.. and Mrs James Gregg, Miss
Clara vining, Gail Morgau, William
Dsats, Walter Gregg, Frank Schuhardt,
Albert Schuhardt, Richard Batenan and
others. Refreshments were served after
which dancing was indulged In until q
late hour.
A party was given At the home Of the
Misses White on South Fourth street Oh
Thursday evening. A party from Will
mlngton chaperonod by Mrs. George j.
Hermann was In attendance. Among the
number were Misses Bessie Crouch, Gro'a
Griffith, Elizabeth Foster, Jessie Culbert-
son, Dora Culbertson, Henderson Smith,
Harry Baynard, DR.. Edward Burnham'
William O'Keefe and Edwin Coppage. A
splendid luncheon was served and the
visitors left On the11 30 car for their homes.
Thursday morning while Mrs. Joseph
Cofleld, wife Of the keeper Of the lower
light house was In the yard empty.
ing ashes she heard the horse running
around the yard and fearing lest he might
run against her attempted to hurry into
her house when she slipped and fell Sc
verely cutting and injuring her left knee
Yesterday afternoon while playing
shinney John Graham was struck on his
>chin with shinney ball and severely in
jured. Fortunately the blow was not
higher up in his faco or else it would have
probably ruined him.
James White Of South Fourth street
was rendered surprise party last even
ing in honor of his twenty first birthday.
About fifty of his young friends called to
extend their congratulations. Among the
presents received was n handsome gold
badge of the Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics Refreshments were serv-
ed after couple Of hours had been social
ly spent.
About one hundred friends Of Martin
Leonard called upod the Reniel proprietor
of tho Dobbinsvile hotel last evening.
The occasion was the celebration OF his
birthday. An orchestra from Whining
ton furnished the music. Dancing, vocal
and instrumental music made the time
pass by swiftly. An invitation was given
to all present to visit the dining room
where luncheon was served.
At meeting of the Wilmington and
New Castle Railway Company or We'd
nesday Peter L. Cooper Jr., Peter J. Ford
and Harry A. Richardson were elected
directors to succeed Judge r. II. Koch, ).
J. Ridgeway, and C. P. King. of Philadel'
phia. This move at tho present time Is
considered to be one towards securing leg
islatlon for the electric railway
Mrs John Hsyd formerly Miss Belle
Aiken of this city died at Newark on
Thursday. Her death was caused by the
grip.
The members of Delaware Lodge No.
Improved Order of Red Men. of Whining
ton, paid fraternal visit to Mr.. and Mrs
John Rles last evening. They were royal.
iy entertained by the genial host Of the
Atlantic house and his handsome bride.
Deep interest Is manifested in the re-
vival meetings now held In the Methodist
Church. Rev. G. H. Webster Of Denton,
Nd, will he here tomorrow to assist the
pastor and will remain all Of next week
Mrs. Charles Roberts, of Manayunk,
Phila., formerly Miss Anna Mcksnna ol
this city spent Thursday among frlend'
| in this city.