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Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
CHURCH NEWS.

The new Catholic Church at Centre
vile will be ready for conservation in
January.
The Epworth League of the NJ. Z.
Church had a very interesting meet
ing on last Friday night.
The Christian Endeavor Society OF
the Presbyterian Church holds its
meetings every Monday evening.
Presiding Elder Rev. Alfred Smith
preached to a large congregation in the
M. E. Church of this town on Sunday
night.
The revival is still in progress at the
M. Z. Church, at North East. About
one hundred persons have professed
convertion.
The quarterly conference of the
New Castle M. E. Church adopted a
resolution on Monday evening asking
for the return of the Rev. Il. E.
Martindale to the pastorate of that
church.
The two weeks revival at Smyrna
Landing. closed last Friday night. 1t
resulted in good to the church the
members being greatly quickened, two
persons were converted and Joined on
probation and four united with the
church in full membership. A similar
meeting is being held at Jerman
Chapel.
AT a meeting of the Executive
Board Of the Woman's Home Mission
ary Society of the Wilmington Con-
ference this week, arrangements were
made for the anniver sary which will
De held during the session of Confer
ence in this town next March, at
which Mrs. Jane Bancroft Davis, Of
Detroit, is expected to be present.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
ST. GEORGES.

Mrs. Sallie Riley is visiting friends in
New Castle.
C.M. Riley is spending few days at
Silver Lake.
Mrs. Schultz is spending several days in
Philadelphia.
Superintendent of schools, Il. D. Griffin
was in town on Friday.
Mr.. John C. StuCkert has received large
quantities of grain this week.
Miss Edible Griffin spent Saturday and
Sunday with her brother at Port Penn.
Mrs. A. N. Sutton who has been quite
i'll for several days is gradually recovering.
Rev. G.. L. Hardesty preached in the M.
E. Church at Port Penn on Thursday even
ing.
Both the NJ. E. and the Presbyterian
Sunday Schools are preparing for Christ
mas entertainments.
Mr.. Alfred Hopkins has purchased of
John P. Hudson of Smyrna, the double
dwelling now occupied by Mr.. Lee Nc
Whorter and Mrs. Lydia Jones. Mr..
Hopkins will take possession on March 25.
Miss Fannie L. Gray and Mr.. Frank
Cleaver, both of this vicinity, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony, in Will
minoton on Wednesday. Dec. 7. by Rev.
Louis E. Barrett. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleaver have the sincere wishes of their
many friends for a united career full Of
blessings, and a long and happy life.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
BRIEFS.

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 3Oc. per dezen, at
Reynolds.
Everything for the Fruit Cake at
Reynolds.
Christmas presents at all prices at
Mrs Masseys.
Florida Oranges 90 to 95c per dozen,
at Reynolds & Co.'S
Apples for eating and cooking pur-
poses at Reynolds.
A English Butternuts 1Oc per pound
at Reynolds & Co.'S.
''Our Country Cousin" at the Opera
House Friday night.
California paper shell almonds
25c 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 speciality 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 ware
before you get prices at Mrs. Masseys.
None lower anywhere.
The finest California London lay
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 25
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 ball programmes ever seen around
Middletown. Come in and inspect
them.
Remember the large stock of Dry
Goods, Notions, Hats and Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Clothing, Carpets, Oil cloths
Curtains &C., of W. II. Moore & Co.,
must be closed out quickly. Do not
fail to take advantage of this chance
for getting great bargains.
w. II. MOORE & Co.
Call on Boyer & Co., Tailors and
Clothiers, 1924 Walnut street Philadel-
phia, before making your fall purchas-
es in Clothing. You can save 20 per
cent. Suits to your measure, $500
to $45 90. Overcoats, $500 to $4,000.
We have about 100 Overcoats made
during leisure season that we will sell
at what in busy season they would
cost to make.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
THROUGH THE STATE.

There are about 100 applicants for
the position of sergeant at arms in the
Delaware Legislature. And still more
to follow.
The Richardson & Robinson can
merry at Dover is now running to its
capacity, packing poultry and plum
pudding.
Daniel NJ. Ridgely, of Dover, ex-
member of the Legislature, is candi-
date for Clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
William Culveyhouse of Dover has
sold his hardware business in that
town, and will become preacher for
the Seventh Day Adventists at Cam
den, N. J.
One hundred men and fifty dogs
engaged in a fox chase in Kent county
on Monday. The chase began near
Dover at 8 O'Clock and continued for
two hours The fox was killed by the
dogs.
Prof. s. T. Ford the popular elocu-
ZIONIST of New York will give one of
his popular entertainments in the
Smyrna Opera House, Monday Night
in Christmas, week Dec.26th, in be-
half of the Christian Endeavor Society
of Asbury NJ. E. Church.
The Dover Hosiery Company's build
ing was sold to syndicate of citizens
of that town on Monday for $40, ,495.
The machinery is yet to be sold and
purchasers Of the building will buy it
if possible, in order to keep the indus
try In the town.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
A NEW ORGANIZATION.
The Peninsula Creamery Association
Formed in MiddIetown To-Day.

The creamerymen of Delaware and
Maryland, met at the Board Of Trade
rooms in this town this-Thursday
afternoon, in the mutual interests Of
creamery and dairymen. A permanent
organization was effected with Mr..
Geo. L, Towsend as chairman, and E.
w. Dawson, Secretary. Mr.. Luther
Kaufman, attorney for the National.
Dairymen's association was present,
and addressed the meeting. Among
those present were Jno. X. Williams,
r. L. Griffith, Geo. L. Townsend. D.
M. Corbit, A. 2. Corbit, Henry Talbot,
Jno. B. Goff, E. w. Dawson, A. K.
Cassel, A. L. Hudson and James
Robson. The meeting was full Of in
terest and enthusiasm. The next
meeting will be held at Smyrna, Janu-
AIRY 18th, 1893.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
BLACKBIRD.
Mr.. ]. c. Gibbons is ill with grip.

MIR. j. G.. Gibbons is i'll with grip.
Marvin Reese is seriously i'll with
typhoid fever.
The Revival at Union NJ. E. Church
has been discontinued.
At special election on Saturday last,
John E. Brockson was elected Clerk of Dis
trict No. 49, to succeed John Lockerman,
who moved from the District.
Frank Taylor died at the home of his
father-in-law, in this village on Saturday,
December 10th, and was buried on Monday
at Union NJ. E. Church.
Petitions are the order of the day now,
for the appointment of bridge tenders, es-
pecially at Flemmings.
Miss Maggie Mccall, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Jacob Gibbons.
Squire Ferguson, of Middletown, was
visiting his relatives here Wednesday.
Mr. R. B. Ferguson, who is in Philadel-
phia studying medicine, is home to spend
Christmas with his family.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
PORT PENN.

Port Penn has also. debating society
of which Simeon Lord is President and
Elmer Egee, Secretary. Their meetings
are held on Tuesday evenings in the school
house.
The Port Penn literary society has re-
Gently been reorganized with Mr.. Henry
Price, Chairman, and Mr.. F. P. Yanhekle
Secretary. Their first meeting was held
last evening at the residence of DR.. Stuart.
The members and friends find it both an
instructive and pleasant winter evening
pastime, and if the present organization is
equal to those of former years the little
hamlet will have some musicafan literary
treats.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
He Drives Business,

Our popular grain merchant, Mr.. j.
b. Foard, has been busy enough since
he resumed business in the fall. Dur
ing the last few weeks he has pur-
chased over two hundred thousand
bushels of grain, which he is taking
at all stations between Kirkwood and
Kenton, and on the Kent and Queen
Anne road as far as Lynch's Station.
He has also loaded five vessels on Bo-
hemia River, and one on the Chester
and one on the Sassafras. Mr.. Foard
is worthy of all the patronage he re-
ceives, and we hope he will continue
to have it.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
THE RURAL DISTRICTS.
TRANSCRIPT PENCILINGS BY OUR
CORES PoNDENTs.
Interesting Incidents of the Happen
ings and Every Day Events
Among our Neighbors.
ODESSA.

/
Miss Lucy Appleton is guest of Clay
ton friends.
Mr.. Montgomery of Newark, was a Wis
itor to Odessa on Sunday.
Miss May Thompson has recovered from
severe attack of the measles.
Miss Emma Hall will resign from Pro
fessor Notes staff on January 1st.
Ollie Stevens is laid up with the measles
and the Clio sailed without him.
It is rumored that county official viii
lead an Odessa lady to the altar during the
holidays.
Miss Spruance of Philadelphia, who ha:
been the guest of Mrs. j. C. Corbit, has
returned home
Messrs. D. w. and John C. Corbit are
making preparations for removing to their
city residences for the winter.
Through typographical error, the price
of milk for November at the Odessa cream
cry was made 81 35. 1t should have been
$1.3O.
Odessa's society people were unable to
attend the hop on Tuesday last on account
of the mud. They should insist on that
o. and NJ. electric road.
The movement to start some kind of a
factory in Odessa seems to be gaining
ground, aad there is possibility that we
will get building whether we get the in
industry or not. And it will all be due
to the interest manifested by the working
people.
Last Sunday morning Presiding Elder
Smith occupied the pulpit Of st. Paul's M.
E. Church, and in the evening Rev. N. M.
Browne preached in the absence of Rev.
Thompson who was assisting in the dedica-
tion of the of the new Methodist Church at
Lewes, former pastorate of that gentle
man.
The annual meeting of the Cantwell
Mutual Insurance Company will be held
at Lloyd's Odessa Hotel, on Monday,
January I'd. The Cantwell has been one
Of the most successful insurance companies
in the State, and will next month pay
dividend of 10 per cent. This is an ia
crease off per cent. on last years profits.
John c. Corbit is President and Joseph G.
Brown is the Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
A WORK of All.

In one of Reynolds windows there
is exhibited beautiful serena mag
nificent oil painting in a bamboo
frame-which is the work of Miss Ad-
die Houston, a lady who is very well
known in Middletown as teacher of
the art. She offers the screen for sale
at price far below its real value.
Lovers of fine painting will find it
gem of beauty.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
A Comedy Drama.

The entertainment which will be
given Oh Monday the Goth, for the
benefit of the Hose Company, promises
to be amusing and pleasing. The cast
is made up of some of our best local
talent, and the active preparations
which are going on, indicate no little
interest in making the play success.
Mr.. Jefferson, who takes the principal
part, gave the same play in Smyrna
last week. The Times says the plot
was well brought out and sustained.
The character of the play is very sem
sational aud comic in the extreme.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
TERPSlCHORE HOLDS SWAY.
THE LADIES' COMPLIMENT TO
THEIR GENTLEMEN FRIENDS.
A Prettfly Decorated Hall, Hand
and Good Music were the Sights
Which Met the Gaze of
the Many Visitors.

Tuesday evening was not very
pleasant evening out of doors, but
within the walls of the Opera House
the weather was unheeded and hand.
some ladies and inspiring music pre-.
sented a scene of enchantment to
those who were present.
The occasion was that of a compli-
mentary hop rendered by the young
ladies OF Middletown to their gentle
men friends, and the former acquitted
themselves in excellent style. The
hall was prettily decorated and our
orchestra was never heard to better
advantage.
The dresses of the ladies were very
handsome, the majority being made
decollete. There was a marked alb
sence of long trains, usually worn to
the evening costumes. In his the
young ladies of Middletown have in
augurated a move in the right direc-
tion
There were handsome costumes of
black lace, white and cream cloth,
nuns yelling, pink cashmere, orange,
garnet, ETC., and the ladies displayed
exquisite taste i'll choosing their cos
tunes.
The belle of the ball was a young
lady of rosy complexion, hair of dark
brown order, with a Mrs. Langtry
figure, arrayed in striking costume
trimmed with white lace, and wear
ing bnt few ornaments. She was
lady who would attract attention at
once.
There were about 80 couples on the
floor. though there were many who
could not be lured by the enhancing
music to move with the flying dancers.
The floor was ably managed and
Notwithstanding the weather kept
many away, a general good time was
enjoyed. Refreshments were served |
during the intermission.
We noticed Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Will
son, of Sassafras, enjoying their first
hop after their honeymoon; Miss
BERTHE Hoffecker taking her farewell
lance pervious to assuming the role
If matron as the wife of gentleman
If similar name of Brooklyn; Miss
Brady, handsome brunette, of Ches-
lpeake City Miss Boyer, of Galena;
he Misses Lockwood, of Warwick;
Mss Ella Hollingsworth, of Elkton;
Miss Emma Wilson, Galena; Miss
Nellie Cochran, Sassafras; Miss Cars
Ter, Miss Eliason, Miss Name Wallace,
City; Miss Linnette
Ford, Earleville. G. G.. Prettyman,
Milford Mr. Hall, Philadelphia Mr..
Elkton; Mr.. Ponder,
dilton; Messrs. Gourten and Beck,
smyrna; Davis Brown, Philadelphia:
Bert Davis, Cecilton; Robert Davis,
dilford; William Tleen, Wilmington
dr. Penniwell, Dover; Al. Reynolds,
Ilkton; Mr. Tenney, Smyrna; Harry
1rifith, Sassafras; Arthur Ford,
Dr. Clayton, Philadelphia
William Carpenter, st. Georges
frank Pool, McDonough. Middle
own society was represented by the
Iisses Cochran, Miss Helen Naudain,
1iss Beasten, Miss Bessie Reynolds,
Iiss Edna Frazier, Miss Mary Pleas
nton, Miss Mable Parvis, Misses
,dith and Fannie Derrickson, Misses
layton, Miss Edith Reynolds Miss
'essie Ford, Miss Blanche Cochran,
Ir. and Mrs. A. NJ Brown, MIR and
frs. Jacob Maxwell, Mrs. Cochran,
Ir. and Mrs s. NJ. Reynolds.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post-offce, which can be
had by saying they are advertised
j. I. Armstrong, g. N. Armstrong,
Mrs. Margaret J. Brisko, E. Banks,
Harriet Brisco, James Collins, Flora
Coleman, Mrs. Eliza Goldbush, Nathan
Cochran, George Haines, Miss Flora
V. Halves, Miss Lidie W. Lloyd.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15

election of John II. Layton of Franktord,
to the Office of Clerk of the House of Rep
resentatives. R. W. Dasey, partner in
the merchantile business with Mr.. Layton,
has positively declined to be q candidate
for Speaker of the House. Mr.. Layton is
the only candidate for the clerkship from
Sussex. Kent is without a candidate,
and the leader for the speakership is Mr..
Coach of New Castle county.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
The Young Mems oanh-

There was not very large attend
ance at the meeting on Wednesday
night, to arrange for organizing club,
but those who were present were very
much interested. A committee was
appointed, consisting of W. o. Stack,
Hugh G. Browne and Clarence Clay
ton, to arrange for suitable room and
others matters necessary for per-
manent organization.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
To Raise-the EalIen

The Women's Christian Temperance
Union of this State will make Especial
effort during the coming year to es-
.tablish an Industrial School or home
for the criminal women and girls of
the State. A visit to any of our coun-
ty jails will explain the need of such
an institution.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Contractor Morrlson's Troubles.

Through a mistake in calculation,
Contractor Morrison, who is erecting
the new bridge at Odessa, was obliged
to rebuild in part the centre pier on
which the bridge turns. When the
men started to put up the iron work it
was found that the bridge was thrown
down the creek on the st. Georges
side about two feet. This will necessi-
tale the moving of the centre stone IL
inches and cost to the contractor of
about 5000.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
s.santa claus DeIipbt. ),

The NJ. E. Sunday-school is busy re-
hearsing for the Christmas entertain
meut which will be given in the Opera
House, Friday evening, December 80.
The cantata Santa Claus Delight
will be given, after which refreshments
will be served 10 the school, A.smalI
admission fee will be charged for those
who are not members of the school,
and it is hoped that everybody will CO.
The cantata is very bright and pretty,
and will doubtless be well given.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Ridden to heath

Mr.. Charles Flintham met with a
serious loss one day last week. He
being very i'll, a messenger was dis
patched for doctor. Mounting IA
valuable young horse, he rode at rapid
speed, but when near Sandy Branch
Creamery the horse dropped dead of
heart disease.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
A BIG JUMP
THE TRANSCRIPTS UNPRECE-
DENIED SUCCESS.
Unable to Accommodate Its Advertis-
ing Patrons 1t Swings In Line
With Six Pages To-Day.
The Three BIS Are
Great HustIers


| The TRANSCRIPT has experienced
such boom during the past weel
that is unexcelled in the annals o
Peninsula journals. Its subscription
list began to swell on Monday morning
and on Saturday night it was still
swelling.
Our advertisers took advantage OF
the monster special editions that we
are running, and we were obliged to
disappoint some of them, as our paper
was not large enough to print all the
advertisements that were sent us for
insertion.
AS the result Of what little push
will do, we are this week compelled
to issue six page paper, and one that
naturally we feel proud of, as it can
not but compare favorably with the
city papers.
The stupendous task thus set before
us has compelled us to work early and
late. and as a result we are again
Obliged to apologize for our tardiness.
But we can assure our patrons that
as soon as the holiday season will per-
NIT us to settle down to our everyday
duties, the TRANSCRIPT will come to
you promptly as the brightest. breezi-
est and best local paper you have ever
read.
We have been in constant receipt of
congratulatory letters upon the
sprightliness OF our first issue, and |
our newspaper friends have not been
in their compliments. We
Jake pleasure in presenting our read
srs with few of these enconiums.
Elkton Appeal: "It is greatly i'm
proved under its new management,
10Th in appearance and in literary
merit"
Evening Journal: Under its new
made its appearance in
omewhat different form on Thurs
lay. The innovation OF putting the
ocal news and county correspond
nee upon the first page made it look
Ike a different paper. The paper
hows progression in its news col
INNS which is Marked
A new subscriber writes: Il con-
ratulate up upon the fine appear
nee of your first issue, and also upon
ne manly tone of your prospectus"
An old subscriber writes: "Great
'as my surprise and joy to find too
uch able men at Editors fthe TRAN
CRIPT. The change of garb was
oticed by the mail carriers dim
ght. My intention was to stop the
aper at the close of year, instead I
nclose cash for continuance, and
ope and predict a great success.
Smyrna Times "Under the new
Management, with the sweep of
ew broom-bright, fresh, strong.
s it is to be dissemination of politi-
u opinion for the lower part of the
ounty, the pen work of the lawyer
iitors will be invested with an ad-
itional interest to that of the dissem-
lation of local news. !
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Barn and outbutldings Burned.

On last Saturday night the barn and
other outbuildings on Captain An
drew Woodhull's farm at Knights
Island, in the Sassafras River, were
burned to the ground, destroying a
large quantity of grain and provender
six horses and other stock. The cause
Of the fire is unknown. Insurance,
SS0A0
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Stay at Home.

You do not need to go out of Mid
dletown to find a great variety Of
pretty. useful and cheap articles as
well as handsome, ornamental and ex-
pensive ones. Consult our advertisers
before making your Christmas pur-
chases, Our stores were never more
attractive, and things were never
cheaper.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
FRANKFORT,

Commander P. F. Harrington, in
specuor of the Fifth Light House District,
and his brother Austin Harrington, Ex-
Mayor of Wilmington, are on cunning
expedition TO the southern part of the
State and the Isle of Wight Bay.
Surface indications are pointing to the
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Eiahtv-rhree Today.

Mr.. Horatio NJ. Willetts, near town,
passed his SD mile stone to-day, De-
cember 15. The TRANSCRIPT offers
congratulations and best wishes for
many more years of good health and
usefulness.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Moody and Sankex.

The Secretary Of the Y. C. A., of
Wilmington, received a dispatch on
Wednesday from Ira D. Sankey stat
ing that arrangements had been COM
pleted and that he and Mr.. Moody
would arrive in Wilmington on Janu-
ary %, and remain two weeks, hold
ing revival meetings.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Santa Claus,

Have you seen him YETI He is on
hand already, in all his glory. At Rice's
of course, on the house top. Don't
fail to see him. He's such a jolly old
soul, and there is mo old boy brings so
much joy" So don't begrudge him a
little time and money, too.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Nothing Handsomer.

For Christmas presents than a book
by a standard author, bound in a
pretty and substantial cloth cover as
shown by Dunning, and which he is
selling "dirt cheap,
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
DON'T Fnrpat

That Reiman's bennington Build
ing) is the place to buy all kinds of
foreign fruit Bananas, Oranges,
Apples and Candies. One hundred
and fifty boxes of Oranges and Lemons.
$50 lunches Of Bananas. Wholesale
and retail
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
p,,bIsc sala

Mr.. Robert Griffith, of near Sassa-
fras, will sell at public sale his stock
and farming implements, on Thurs
day, december 20.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
A Nonosenarfan,

Mr.. Henry Davis, who for so many
years resided in our town, made his
many friends here brief visit this
week. On Saturday, the 18th, he will
have reached the advanced age of 81
years.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-15
Death of a Former Resident.

Cuthbert s. Hayes, who was FORM
erly resident of this community,
died at his home in Philadelphia on
Monday. His funeral will take place
on Friday at noon.