Smyrna times., 1910-03-02
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
Peopie Who Come and Go
y sTd tbeir Social Doing

William H. Stayton, ESQ.,. who at
present is looking after his rubber
plantation at Marathon, Texas, paid
brief visit to his family over Sun
day and returned the next day on his
way south. Saturday evening he
entertained jolly company of friends
at his home, corner of Mt. Veron and
Union streets. Each guest was pre-
sented with pretty souvenir. The
party was one of the most delightful
tae Staytons have given since they
have been residents of Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank Webb, who
were married a week ago at Clear
field, Pa, arrived home Thursday
evening and were accorded a warm
and hearty reception at their home on
south Main street. Later in the
evening they were given rousing
calithumpian serenade to which the
bride and groom responded. The
sernaders were treated to ice cream
and cake at the restaurant of George
M. Stevenson.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Smithers,
who issued an informal invitation
through the press for their 50th we'd
ding anniversary, will celebrate the
occasion Monday next. The event
will be an important social gathering.
Mr.. Smithers' long services with the
Delaware Railroad and Mrs. Smithers
being president of the State W. c.
7. u, and a prominent white rib
boner, will make their wedding ami
versary of interest to many not only
in Smyrna but throughout the State.
They will be glad to see their friends
from three to FIVE O. clock in the after
noon and eight to ten in the evening.
Mrs. John H. Hoffecker was sum-
moned by telegram Saturday to the
bedside of her sister, Mrs. Stephen
L. Baldwin, who was stricked that
morning at her home in Brooklyn
with celebral hemmorhage. Mrs.
HOffecker left on the 1.04 train and
reached Brooklyn shortly before Mrs.
| Baldwin died.
Mark H. Townsend, a prominent
young man formerly of Townsend,
was married to Miss Margarete
Heavelow, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Heavelow, of Milford.
The couple were married at Spring
field, Mass, on February 28, by the
Rev. Mr.. Campford. After a we'd
ding tour to visit their Delaware
rfiends they will reside in Spring
field, where Mr.. Townsend is man
ager of a large automobile garage.
Mr.. Howard Buttery. of New York
City, was home over Sunday and in
cidentally attended the party given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Stayton on Saturday
night.
Mrs. A. E. Jardine, who was re-
ported critically i'll at sanitarium
at Atlanic City last week, is improv-
ing much to the pleasure of her large
circle of Smyrna friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. LeFevre and
Mr.. Donald Cloak, of Dover, were
guests at the Stayton party Saturday
evening.
Miss Hettie West Richards is vsit-
ing her sister, Mrs. w. S. Colpitts,
in Wilmington. MIR. Colpits is criti-
cally i'll and Miss Richards is assist
ing her sister in taking care of the
house.
Mr.. Daniel Thompson and family,
who have been occupying the Hudson
farm, moved Monday to their new
home near New Castle, taking with
them the good wishes of their many
friends. Mr.. Thompson is succeeded
by B. F. Richards.
Mrs. T. P. Cuthbert (nee Miss
Emma Conner) of Pitrsburg, who has
been the guest of Mrs. R. H. Denney
at "The Lindens, has returned
home.
Mrs. W. M. Lewis is visiting her
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