The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 10, 1896 Dont' Tell Anybody. It is violating an open secret to state that Ja. PONTIUS, of this place, and Sophia LILLIBRIDGE, of Little Blue township, were married here at Judge WOODFORD's home one day this week, but Mr. PONTIUS will pardon us for being up to date on news. We are informed Mr. and Mrs. PONTIUS wanted the matter kept a secret for a time to keep the boys from making any loud demonstrations at the bride's home on account of the critical illness of the bride's mother. Of course the best wishes of all the friends of the bride and groom go with them through life.