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Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
ST. GEORGES.

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Mrs. Jas. Garman was in Wilmington OF
Monday.
| C. M. Riley is visiting Mr.. William
Janvier.
Mrs. Schultz was in Philadelphia or
Monday.
Miss Matte Richardson was in Whining
ton on Friday.
Miss Ollie Paynter visited friends in
Wilmington on Tuesday.
Miss Mary Barnett is spending the
week at Mrs. Cann's near town.
Mr.. CAas Riley, who has been seriously
i'll for several weeks is still quite sick.
Messrs. G. G. Smith and Thomas Laws,
spent part of last week in Wilmington.
Principal Lattomus and G.. G. Smith
took trip to Philadelphia on Saturday.
Messrs. A. McMullin C. Poore and a
Hopkins have accepted positions in Phila-
delphia.
Rev. G.. L. Hardesty attended the
Preachers Association in Wilmington on
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Mr.. Wallace Gillespie of Philadelphia,
has accepted position in the drug store Of
E. W. Jester.
Miss Rachel Glover, who has been visit
ing her brother near Kennedyville, Md,
has returned home.
Messrs. Oakes & Hudson are rapidly
pushing the new dwelling of Chas. Stew
art towards completion.
Rev. DR.. Shanks, Principal of New
ark Academy, preached in the Presbyter-
ian Church on Sunday.
Mr.. Wm. Hutchinson of Delaware City,
took charge of Mr.. TESTERS drug store one
day last week, Mr.. Jester being in the
city.
Presiding Elder, L. E. Barrett, preached
an eloquent and impressive sermon to a
large congregation in the NJ. E. Church on
Sunday morning.
Mrs. Henry was in Philadelphia last
week and laid in a large and well selected
stock of Christmas goods. All of our mer-
chants have fine assortment of Christmas
goods.
rhe M. E. Sunday School will have its
Christmas treat and entertainment on Mon
day evening, Dec. 26th, and the Presbyter-
ian Sunday School will have its entertain
ment on Wednesday evening The
Methodist will have tree while the Pres
byterian will have representation of a
chimney, and will impersonate Old Kriss.
Mr.. Joseph Fisher has moved from his
country residence, near here, to Philadel-
phia Mr.. Fisher has meat market in
Philadelphia, but for several years has
been residing in the country. An attempt
was made to rob the place a few nights
ago which SO alarmed Mrs. Fisher that
her husband decided to move his family to
the city.
Mrs. Sally Heriott, of Philadelphia, who
came down few days ago to visit Mrs.
Craig, was taken ill with pneumonia and
then with typhoid fever to which she final
ly succumbed on Sunday morning. Mrs.
Heriott was about forty-six years of age.
Two months ago her husband died and on
the day of his burial she contracted cold
which developed in topDeumonia after COM
ing here. The body was taken to Phila-
delphia Monday.
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THE RURAL DISTRICTS.
TRANSCRIPT PENCILINGs BY OUR
CORRESPONDENTS
Interesting Incidents of the Happen
ings and Every Day Events
Among our Neighbors.
NEWARK.

P. Blair Pie, of Ottawa University, il
home for the holidays.
The Misses Gillespie of Wilmington, are
guests of Miss Lena Evans.
Miss Clara Cooper, of Wilson College, il
visiting Miss Carrie Cooch.
Miss Helen Calvert of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Miss Annie Wilson.
Special services, appropriate to Christ
mas, will bsshstsfin the N E Church next
Sunday.
Mrs. J. Janvier and Miss Frantes Hurd
have returned from an extended visit to
Atlantic City.
The annual meeting of the Patrons OF
Husbandry was held in Grange Hall, Sat
urday afternoon.
A little son of DIR. E. B. Frazier recently
sustained fracture of the arm, by
falling down stairs,
The minds ofthe college boys are engrossed
this week with examinations. School will
close Friday for ten days.
Joseph B. Handy, principal of Delaware
City public schools, spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends in town.
The old electric lights along our streets
are gradually being replaced by new ones
with the umbrella attachment.
Invitations have been issued announcing
the marriage of Candy Hopkins and Miss
Clara Derrickson, on Wednesday evening
next.
Quite party of Newarkers will attend
the musical entertainment in Goldey's
Wilmington Commercial College Thursday
evening.
Rev. Thomas Maslin, of New York, who
has spent several years with evangelists
Moody and Sankey, delivered a very inter
esting discourse in the NJ. E. Church Sun
day evening, taking for his subject, The
Bright Side of Life"
The young men of Newark and Delaware
College gave one of their inimitable hops
in Caskey Hall, Friday evening last. at
which the elite of the town displayed their
knowledge of the Terpsichorean art to the
sweet and mellow strains of Oglesby's
orchestra.
Joseph Fl. Caleb, prominent citizen Of
this town and Miss Mary Whalley, ofPhil-
adelphia, were married at the home of the
BRIDES parents in Philadelphia, on Thurs
day evening last, After two weeks trip
they will reside in their beautiful home on
West Main street.
An exceedingly enjoyable entertainment
was given in the College Oratory Thurs
evening, under the auspices of the NJ. E.
Sabbath School. The participants, who
were young men from Wilmington, rend-
cred program of a musical ard elocution-
ary order, in such manner as to elicit
considerable applause and frequent encores.
The members of the College football
team, being imbued with the idea that
they had labored assiduously during the
season, and considering it only right and
proper that they should end their tolls
with jolly good time, ordered caterer
Dobson to have prepared for them in the
dining rooms of the Deer Park Hotel, Sat-
urday evening last, a sumptuous repast,
which he did in his usual excellent man.
ner, and it is needless to add that the foot
ballists did ample justice to the numerous
viands.
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The Social C1ub.

The young men comprising the
Middletown Social Club met at
the office of W. R. Reynolds and
formulated their plans for the winters
dances. The following officers were
elected President, J. P. Cochran,
Jr.; vice president, Fred Brady; Sec
retary, G. s. Green; treasurer, DR.. e..
Vaughan; executive committee, J. P.
Cochran, G. R. Clayton, J. G. Kelly, c..
s. Green, A. P. Corbit, Fl. A. Pool,
DIR. Vaughn, Fred Brady, J. P. Roth
well.
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SMYRNA.

From the Clayton Call.
The young men of Smyrna will give
a dance in the Opera House on Mon
day evening, January Cd.
Miss Bessie M. Reynolds. Miss Mary
P. Cochran and Miss Sallie Cochran,
of Middletown, were guests of friends
here on Monday.
The Clayton Creamery received in
November 50,29S pound of milk,
made 1897 pounds of butter and paid
$1.25 for milk, which is the highest
price they ever paid for November
milk.
John G. Bailey has purchased the
Budd" farm, near Rothwell's Land
ing, tenanted by Clinton Ransom, the
property of the late VIM. Green, of
Middletown. The price paid was
about $7,5OO. The farm contains IA
acres.
Alexander Martin, prominent
farmer living near Deyter's Corner.
in New Castle county, died on Satur-
day of pneumonia, aged "a years. He
had been sick but short while. His
remains were inferred at Townsend,
Monday. Mr.. Martin leaves a widow
and four children-two sons and two
daughters.
Mrs. Sarah P. Mason, one of our
most respected citizens, who has been
in feeble health for some time, will
leave in few days for the Old Ladies'
Home in Philadelphia, the place
being provided for her by her many
warm friends here. She is an ex-
cellent lady and one of whom, for re-
finement and culture the community
has long been proud. She is a men,
Der Of the Historical Society of Della
ware, having contributed much by
her facile pen to the historical archives
of her native State. She is the oldest
member of the NJ E. Church, having
joined it in 1891.
Rey. W. W. W. Wilson took John
Moran to Philadelphia Monday and
placed him in Willis Eye Hospital
where he will be treated for the eve
trouble from which he has been cuff
ering since August last The sight of
his left eye from ulcer of the cornea
will likely be entirely lost though
there is hope that the right eye may
be cured. The whole trouble arose
from wiping the perspiration from his
forehead with his hand while weed
ing his garden, it being supposed
that some poisonous substance at
tached itself to the forehead and ran
down into the eye.
Very Important.
No holiday goods exchanged.
g M RryNOy nc e. Co
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pounds of candies during Sh@ past
two weeks, and has beeD/oblik Jed to
get in another large spply I During
the past week to be aHstS ID eet the
large demand made Jon 1ham. His
stock of toys and AdoHs ke never
finer; and then theAe IRE those hand
some suits and overdp It's which can
not be duplicated eid er in price or
quality. A visit to Mi dletown is not
complete without visit to this mann
moth palace of toys and novelties.
w. r. Reynolds.
In the harness Emporium of w. R.
Reynolds holiday shoppers will find
an excellent line of fancy plush robes,
harness etc., from which to select
handsome present. A visit to his
place will pay you.
Edwin Prettyman.
For useful presents, slippers, shoes
and boots are never out Of place. and
Prettyman has some that will please
the most fastidious You'll find his
prices low and his goods reliable.
Out of Town.
OF course there are some who will
go from home to do little shopping
and good deal of looking. If you
go to Wilmington remember Sharp is
the place to buy dry goods. Mullins
for clothing.
II you go to Philadelphia it is need
less to mention Wanamakers, for you |
would hardly go if it were not for the
charm of his big store. And Straw
bridge & Clothier is not far behind
him. II you are going to buy suits
for all three of the boys just read
Wanamaker & Browns ad. and then
see where you are.
If everybody on the Peninsula does
not find what they want in the TRAN
Sept advertisers, they must be hard
to suit indeed.
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Rock Ha1l,s Postmaster Robbed.

The post office at Rock Hall was en-
tered by thieves last week. Entrance
was effected by means of false key
and admission to the safe was gained
in a similar way. The thief was
shrewd enough to take only money
belonging to the postmaster himself,
leaving Uncle Sans intact. The post
master is out $135, most of which had
been intrustet to him for safe keeping
by his neighbors. 1t is supposed to
have been the work of some one ac-
uuainted with the store.
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A national bank has been organize

A national bank has been organized
at Crisfeld, Nd, with Clarence Hod-
son president. A savings bank will be
connected with the institution. Girls
field has 4 1000 inhabitants and seventy
five stores in the town and vicinity,
While one thousand boats make their
headquarters there, but there has
never been a bank within twenty
miles.
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Old Dave HOSkfns

The Hose Company entertainment
on Monday night will doubtless be the
most taking thing of the season. The
tickets are selling rapidly, and if you
want good seats do not delay getting
them till the night of the play.
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THE CHRISTMAS MENU.
CRANBERRY SAUCE,
AND OTHER GOOD THINGS.
What The Thrifty Housewife Has
to Choose From, and What She
May Expect to Pay For Her
Christmas Dinner.

Buying the Christmas dinner is nc
small task, but it also has it's charms
A novice in the marketing may get
few helpful hints from US. The first
aud most important article is the
turkey. We hope every reader OF the
TRANSCRIPT will have turkey for
their Christmas dinner. You will find
perfect beauties at Echenhofer's,
about the finest we have ever seen.
You had better make haste to get one,
for he's shipping them to the city
markets. The prices arg good, both
for seller and buyer, 16 and II cents
per pound. If your family is big
one and you will have reunion
don't mind about the turkey being
big: it ought to be big, for "Christ-
mas comes but once year"
Some folks say that little turkeys
are the best, but we say that "de-
pends."
They are Indeed all exceptionally
fine this year, besides turkeys there
are chichens and ducks at 124c per
pound. Well, having bought your
turkey, IA FOUNDER, it's so natural to
get carnberries next, that you may as
well stop at the first store and get
them, Is cents per quart, nice ones
too. Celery next. Not going to get
that at store2 Why not? All! go
ing to get it from boy who brings it
''fresh from the country" That's
right, buy everything you can from
the country people. They don't have
half a chance anyhow. You have
sweet potatoes and white po-
tatoes, but yov haven't any hominy.
1t accompanies turkey very nicely,
both so American, too. We didn't
say anything about onions, but GER
tainly get some if you likethem.
Don't forget your groceries, and
butter and eggs. You get those from
a farmer too. All right. You can
order your oysters and have them
brought to you Christmas. Better get
them from Rice. We've proven them
and found them prime. And do you
think that's ALL and you still have
money enough left to get raisins, figs,
oranges, bananas, etc. You re good
and you'll have good
Christmas dinner, too, if you have it
cooked and served all right. We
could tell YOU how to do that too,
only we are sureNas soon as we begin
to tell you about Nbasting the turkey
you'll toss your pretty head and say
8 much he knows about it,
We did intend to give our lady
readers few nice recipes for Christ
mas for we heard one say she would
rother have a half-dozen good, prac-
tical household recipes for Christ
mas present than many of the iodotic
things she does receive, and we
thought we'd like to please her and
our other readers by giving the
But we'll have have to walt
till another time and will now simply
give our own CHRISTMAS MENU.
Oyster Soup with Celery,
Chichen Croquettes with Peas,
Fried Oysters,
Cold Slaw,
Chicken Salad,
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce,
Cheese, Crackers, Olives,
Plum Pudding,
Candies, Nuts, Fruit,
Coffee.
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Mission Band Razaar

The Mission Band of Forest Presby-
terian Church held a bazaar in Nc
Whorter's Hall last Thursday even.
ing. There were numerous fancy and
useful articles, the handiwork of the
young girls, which were very readily
sold at fair prices, and more than six.
teen dollars were realized.
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Fruits of Advertising.

Real Estate Agent Ingram last week
inserted an advertisement in the
TRANSCRIPT for the sale of valuable
property in town, and as result, it
was sold this week. This conclusively
shows the value of the TRANSCRIPT
as the best advertising medium in this
section of the county.
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BRIEFS.
A Merry Christmas.

A Merry Christmas.
Have you bought your present YETI
Fine Chocolates of all kinds at Rey-
nolds.
Raisins for mince meat at Reynolds
& Co.'S.
Low priced Buggies. W. R.
Reynolds.
Choice layer Figs zoe per pound at
Reynolds.
Lemons IS to SOC. per dezen, at
Reynolds.
Everything for the Fruit Cake at
Reynolds.
Christmas presents at all prices at
Mrs Masseys.
Florida Oranges 90 to 35c per dozen,
at Reynolds & Co.'S
Apples for eating and cooking pur-
poses at Reynolds.
A English Butternuts 10c per pound
at Reynolds & Co.'S.
"Our Country Cousins at the Opera
House Friday night.
California paper shell almonds
S5c per pound at Reynolds.
Good Mixtures 10c per pound, 8
pounds for 25c at Reynolds.
New Grenoble English Walnuts
1sc, at s. M Reynolds & Co.'S.
Princess paper shell Almonds 8
pounds for dollar at Reynolds.
The finest Malaga Grapes, large
clusters, 20c per pound at Reynolds.
We make specially of engraving
ladies visiting cards. Send us your
orders.
A complete assortment of plain and
fancy Candies by the pound or ton at
Reynolds
Don't buy your Silver or Plated-wafe
before you get prices at Mrs. Masseys.
None lower anywhere.
The finest California London Law
ers and loose Muscatel Raisins 16c and
1sc per pound at Reynolds & Co.'S.
Butter Knives. and Napkin Rings.
25 cents up, and Tea Spoons from rs
cents half dozen up at Mrs. Masseys.
Meat Cutters, Sausage Suffers
and Lard Presses Of the most approx
ed kinds, at lowest prices at G.. e.
Hukill's.
We have the finest line of samples
of bali programmes ever .een around
Middletown. Come in and inspect
them.
The first snow storm of the season
visited this section last Monday night.
Tuesday morning it reached depth Of
about four inches.
If you are going to move the irst of
the year and wish the address of your
paper changed let US know and give us
both your old and new post Office.
The newest fad in autograph books is
one of cooking receipts. Each fofm-
ula written in the book has the sig
nature of the contributing friend under
it.
Remember the large stock Of Dry
Goods, Notions, Hats and Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Clothing, Carpets, Oil cloths
Curtains &C.. of w. H. Moore & Co.,
must be closed out quickly. Do not
fail to take advantage of this chance
for getting great bargains.
W. b. MOORE q Co.
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Big Business.

That popular actor Frank Jones de-
lighted large audience in the Opera
House on Friday night last, in "Our
Country Cousin" 1t was one of tie
largest audiences of The season.
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Paupers to Have a Treat.

A number of young ladies of the Y.
w. G. T. U. intend gladdening the
hearts of the inmates of Farnhurst on
Monday afternoon next with cake,
fruits, etc. This is an example that
might be emnlated.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
cloths and Cassimeres.

We have a full line of the above and
when cut and shaped by Mr.. T. E,
Hurn they are really works of art.
Mr.. Hurn is doing excellent work.
Perfect fit guaranteed.
g M REYNOTOs
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sass r.,:n4s.

Sydney Cleaver. pr L
visiting at Port Perp.
The Debating Society 4ill meet at Mr.
Henry Prices on Whine day evening o.
next week.
1t is rumored that County superinten-
dent Griffin will join the army of Bene.
diets with the coming Of the New Year.
The Presbyterian Sunday School will
have their Christmas tree and celebration
in tkepchureh on Saturday evening, when
they win gladden. the hearts of the little
ones with candy and the larger ones with
bon bons and kisses
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
Christmas Entertainment.

We acknowledge an invitation fr, m
the Goldey Commercial College to al
tend their annual Christmas en,ers.
tain ment. An excellent programme
of vocal and instrumental music viii
be rendered.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
Will Visit Raltimnre,

A number of the Odd Fellows lodge
of Middletown will go with Eden
Lodge of Wilmington to Baltimore on
February 27, on the occasion of the
fraternal visit of that lodge to Pacific
Lodge OF Baltimore.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post-offce, which can be
had by saying they are advertised !:
James Collins, Miss Emma Hastings(3)
John Milligan, John e. Medford,
Charles II. Pratt. Robert G. Phillips,
Miss Mary Redgrave, Messrs. Sparks
& Devine, Miss Lizzie Thomas.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
November Milk.

The Middletown creamery goes
Odessa one better and pays $1.31 for
November milk This is the highest
rate pa by any creamery in this
ection for November milk.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
Closed for the HnIidavs-

The Diamond State Harness Fac
tory has shut down for the holidays 10
enable its employees to spend the sea
son away from home if they so de-
sire. Work will be resumed about the
first of the year.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22

robbeasf about $50 in money and few
smefFchecks. The thieves broke into the
railroad tool house and secured some heavy
crowbars, and after forcing an entrance
through side door of thsstore 5f6ke on
the hinges of the safe. Tbe atxazuaRak
very heavy one, bqttN thieves seemed
g be satisfied as they disturbed nothing
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22
ID. L. Dunning.

Here is the pioneer ofholiday goods
in Middletown, so don't fail to give
him a call this year. Good books are
the best friends one can have, and
no presents are more acceptable to
old and young. Mr.. Dunning has a
special lot for only 20 cents each, in
pretty bindings, good type and con-
tanning excellent reading. There are
also books of poetry, and sketches
from 35 cents to dollar, and a great
variety of juvenile books and book
lets. Get some good reading for the
family circle this winter.
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Has an attractive window and lots
of nice and pretty things. Beautiful
easels, tables and cabinets and full
line of furniture. Here is the place
to set up housekeeping.
Diamond State Harness Factory.
In all your Christmas shopping,
don't forget your faithful horse. He
will only know it is Christmas by the
extra nice warm blanket which you
can get for him at Parker's, where
you can also get robes, harness, etc.
Messick's Bargain Store.
In the world Of toys and novelties
no place presents such charm for
the out-of-town shopper as Messick's g
Bargain House under Town Hall.
he informs us that he has sold 1000
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"The mistletoe hung in the castle
hail." but you can also find it at Emer-
sons. In his window is miniature
drawing room, where You can learn
how to arrange your parlor for
Christmas. He has also just re-
ceived a special lot of couches, tables
desks and easy chairs all suitable for
holiday gifts.
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THE BKlLsifG BOON:

IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE be-
- ING. -
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-22

Anywhere on Cochran Square will
do. No matter into what depart
ment you enter, just keep on till you
see it all. You'll not only find every
thing in nice dress goods, fancy articles
and notions, but also fine china and
glass ware, lamps, umbrellas, rugs,
and all sorts of household things. 1t
is a common saying "if you do not
find what you want at Reynolds, nc
need to try any where elese in town. y
It is the place for Christmas shop.
ners
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1892-10-21

That Willis was fairly elected was
claimed at the time. That he was
demanded Of the election EHa claimed.
That 10 was dous by the state canvas
silg board was believed, but &c was
impossible at that time 20 prove the
charge.
james F. Legate, for seventeen
years member of the Kansas IegisIa-
ture, ana a leading republican tells how
it was done just after the election
lie went up 70 Topeka 20 see tile boys
and 6nd ont how the election had gone.
They said cit bad all gone TO hell. 90
s.WuIIts is elected by 1000 OF 5000
plurality He went back 20 Lsaveu-
worth, and soon began to hear it
whispered around that Humphrey was
elected. He went up again and on
his way met one OF the republican
workers and Lac asked him 10 it was
true that Humphrey was elected. He
said yes. Why how did that come
aboutY They told me that Willis
was elected He was, but we changed
enough votes from Charles Robinson
20 elect Humphrey. Well, how did
you do itP We telegraphed eleven
counties to sshUId the returns We
sent out i've men and we changed the
totals ON the column Of the county re-
turns taking in all 1880 votes on
Charles R0binson's vote and adding
them to the vote Of Humphrey. This
As Lsgats's story and he says that he
can name the men who did the job.
He says the returns from these cOun-
ties cannot be found, and if they abuse
him much farther he viii make amda-
Wit and challenge them to produce the
county returns He makes this charge
de6antly and challenges investigation.
Some Of these NEIL have seen LegBte
since his expose and have charged him
with treachery ina giving away the
party secrets, and violating his
oath as a mason. He denies that it
was told to him in confidence on the
oath Of a mason. 1t is altogether
probable that Legats tells the truth
but there are some even religious PEG
pie, who say they would not believe a
renegade repubIican.-G0 0dtaHd Re
public.