Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954
Past In Review from 10-18-2001
125 years ago
October 21, 1876
LOCAL AND STATE AFFAIRS.
The great election is only two weeks off from next Tuesday.
The publication of the License List this week excludes from our columns much news and other reading matter.
Wheat seeding is pretty much all done and the farmers are now turning their attention to husking and cribbing their corn.
John D. Burton, of Dover, was appointed Prothonoatry of Kent County, last Monday, by Governor Cochran, to succeed Wm. D. Fowler, term expired.
The Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Sessions for this county, will meet at New Castle on Monday, Nov. 20th. The Superior Court the Monday following.
The first snow of the season, in these diggings, fell last Sunday night. It didn’t make sleighing, but there was some mighty cool weather about that time.
Dell Noblit, Esq., Wilmington’s “oldest inhabitant” was 99 years old on Thursday, Delaware Day. He went to the “Centennial” in the Mayor’s special car.
The Democrats of Wilmington indulged in the grand torch-light procession and street parade on Wednesday night and the Republicans are going to follow suit next Tuesday night.
The newspaper and job printing offices of Wilmington were all closed on Thursday that the employees might all go to the big exhibition. Consequently no papers were issued on that day.
Joseph L. Beggs, city auditor of Wilmington, died on Wednesday morning. He was 61 years old. Deceased was well known through this county as a teacher of vocal and instrumental music.
Divine Service.
Rev. Michael E. Ellison, of the New Jersey Conference, will preach in Bethel Church, Pivot Bridge, on to-morrow (Sunday morning) at 10-1/2 o’clock.
Appoquinimink Democracy.
The democracy of old Appoquinimink are rousing into action. Arrangements have been made for holding a series of political meetings at different places in the hundred, to be addressed by Wm. Reynolds, Sam’l Townsend and others.
100 years ago
Oct. 19, 1901
ST. GEORGES ITEMS
Mr. John Moore is visiting friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. M. J. Gray spent Wednesday afternoon at “Clear View.”
Miss Marie Hopkins spent part of last week with the Misses Helvestons.
Miss Maggie Cann, of Kirkwood, is spending some time with Miss Mable Jones.
Mrs. Milligan is entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Josephine Rommel, of Pen Argyl.
Miss Blanche Jones, of McDonough, spent Sunday with Mr. H. C. Dolson and family.
Miss Mary Wilkinson, of “Damascus Hall,” spent Sunday with Miss Bessie Davidson.
Mr. Ira MacMamee, of Chester, spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Joseph Jones of “Linden Hill.”
Miss Anna Strant left Wednesday morning for Farnhurst, where she has secured a position.
Mrs. George Swain and three children, Misses Mattie, Katie and Herman spent Monday in Middletown.
Mr. And Mrs. Harry Swain, of “Cherry Villa,” are entertaining her father, Mr. J. Frempt, of Delaware City.
Mrs. A. W. Sutton entertained her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Pool, of near McDonough, on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary and Claren Barnett, of near State Road, were entertained by their brother, Mr. C. M. Riley, Tuesday afternoon.
The M. E. Church will hold their usual Harvest Home service Sunday evening, October 20th. The program promises to be fine.
Miss Anna Delainey has returned to her home in Newark after spending several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Herbert Hopkins.
The young folks in and about town, held a very enjoyable social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Batton, of near Red Lion, last Thursday evening. About 50 being present.
75 years ago
Oct. 21, 1926
OUR LOCAL NEWS HAPPENINGS
Many Brief Paragraphs Gathered Weekly By Our Scribes
Oysters are just fine this season.
Clean house and put up the stoves now.
The frost will soon be on the pumpkins.
Golden rod is in full bloom in this county.
The hard winter prophets are with us again.
Wheat sowing is well underway in Delaware.
It is now less than three months to Christmas.
Apples, home-grown, were never finer in flavor.
Don’t let the house get damp and chill; it is unhealthy.
The election is one week from next Tuesday, November 2d.
Campaign thunder is now being heard throughout the land.
Handle sweet potatoes carefully, if you want them to keep well.
Next Wednesday, October 27, will be the annual observance of Navy Day.
The October (Hunter’s) moon will be full this (Thursday) night, October 21.
Hallowe’en is not far away. Middletown people always look forward to the event.
Kirk Brothers have commenced having the base for the slag road from Townsend to Dexters Corner.
Don’t take up the time of employees with social calls; it costs the employer real money and delays business for all.
