Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954
Past In Review from 08-16-2001
125 years ago
August 19, 1876
Nervous Debility.
Vital weakness or depression: a weak exhausted feeling, no energy or courage; the result of mental over work, indescretions or excesses, or some drain upon the system, is always cured by Humphreys’ Homeopathic Specific No. 28. It tones up and invigorates the system, dispels the gloom and despondency, imparts strength and energy, stops the drain and rejuvenates the entire man. Been used twenty years with perfect success by thousands. Sold by dealers. Price $1 per single vial, or $5 per package of five vials and $2 vial of powder. Sent by mail on receipt of price. Address Humphreys’ Homeopathic Medicine Co., 562 Broadway, N.Y. See large advertisement.
Sensible Advice.
You are asked every day through the columns of newspapers and by your druggist to use something for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint that you know nothing about, you get discouraged spending money with but little success. Now to give you satisfactory proof that Green’s August Flower will cure you of Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint with all its effects, such as Sour Stomach, Sick headache, Habitual costiveness, palpitation of the Heart, Heart-burn, Water-brash, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, &c., we ask you to go to your druggist, Dr. Chamberlaine, Middletown, or H. P. Baker, Odessa, and get a sample bottle of Green’s August Flower for 10 cents and try it, or a regular size for 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you.
Business Locals.
Hedge Knives, Horse Muzzles, Lard and Lubricating Oils, and Oil Cans of all sizes, at LINDLEY & KEMP’S.
Hay, Straw and Manure Forks, Grass and Grain Scythes, Whetstones, Rifles, Oil Cans and Wrenches, Engine and Whale Oil, and the best Winter Strained Lard Oil at $1.12 per gallon; cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS’.
S. M. REYNOLDS, Middletown, Del, is selling MORE GOOD SHOES than any two dealers on the Peninsula south of Wilmington, and challenges any manufacturer or dealer to surpass his shoes in quality, style, or prices. Call and see them.
Home made shirts, made of the Best Wamsutta Muslin and No. 2100 Linen and perfect fit, for $1.00 For sale by S. M. REYNOLDS.
S. M. Reynolds still has in stock a few of the genuine BALTIMORE MACKINAW Hats and will sell them at Baltimore prices. Also a fresh stock of children’s, boys’, young and old men’s straw and felt Hats at less than jobbers’ prices.
Opened this day, a new case of CALICOES, warranted fast colors, at 5 cts. per yard, at S. M. REYNOLDS’.
100 years ago
August 17,1901
DELAWARE CITY.
Mr. Harry Price has recovered from typhoid fever.
It is reported all work is suspended on Fort Delaware.
Mr. John T. Patterson spent Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary Moore, of Red Lion, spent a few days in town.
Mrs. J. A. Vreeland returned to Philadelphia on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jester are visiting his parents.
Mr. F. T. Eagle, of New Castle, was in town on Wednesday.
Mrs. Rupp entertained Rev. Mr. Cantwell, of Wilmington.
Miss Emma Choate, of Newark, Del., is the guest of Miss Pennington.
Miss Mattie Price is entertaining Miss Maurice Morris, of Philadelphia.
H. C. Clark is building another house at the rear of the M. E. Church.
Rev. L. A. Oates, of Chambersburg, Pa., is spending some time with friends in town.
Mrs. Andrew B. Mitchell, of Washington, D. C., made a brief visit in town this week.
Rev. and Mrs. J. Edwin Amos, of Washington, D. C., visited old friends in town this week.
Mrs. John T. Patterson has for her guests Miss Mary Buckins and Miss Emma Greenman, of Philadelphia.
There will be two new teachers appointed for the primary department as Miss. L. W. Price has resigned.
Mr. Shock and Mr. and Mrs. Pitman of Philadelphia, spent Wednesday with Mr. Schock’s daughter, Mrs. Patterson.
Rev. Mr. Ely, of Columbia, Pa., was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Belville, preached in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday.
Mrs. Julia Brewer, Mrs. Alexander Jarrell and Mrs. F. A. Pennington entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. Edwin Amos this week.
Dr. Fritz has opened his drug store and has improved the appearance of the exterior of the building by a liberal use of paint.
25 years ago
August 19, 1976
School Board Plans
Work at Townsend
The Board of Education of the Appoquinimink School District met on Tuesday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the district office, Odessa. The following were some of the highlights of the meeting.
A Certificate of Necessity was issued for renovations of the Townsend Elementary School. The board will be announcing, in the near future, the date of the referendum which is expected to be held during the month of October.
The New Castle County Parks & Recreation has requested facility usage for the school year 1976-77 for the fall and winter recreation program.
Executive Order No. 105, calling for a 1 percent budget cut was complied with by the Board of Education.
The bond issue was in order, all procedural steps were taken and the bonds were sold by the State of Delaware.
A letter was sent to all principals, from the Advisory Council, thanking them for holding new student orientation in their respective schools, thus preparing students for the change in school buildings.
The Appoquinimink Federation of Teachers has requested a continuance of the hearing with the State Board of Education.
The Appoquinimink School District will be participation in a National Endowment for the Arts program in cooperation with the Delaware State Arts Council. The district will be assigned an architect-in-residence to work with teachers and student for the 1976-77 school year.
