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Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24

Delaware Hospitality at the Sea Shore.
The Ocean Grove Record speaks of the
peninsula people who entertain at the sea
shore in the following complimentary
words: zone way to account for the popu-
larity and uniform success of Delaware and
Maryland people who entertain guests at
Ocean Grove, and there are quite number
of them this season as usual. is by suppos-
ing that they practice their home hospi
taIity here, and this means more than
ordinary cordiality of manner, sumptuous
table and the best attentions to physical
comfort, especially when they have such
IN admirably fitted up house as the "Deia.
ware. Villa" formerly the Omaha and
originally the Block House, corner Central
and Pitman avenues. 1t has been recently
enlarged, newly furnished, and improved
in all all sanitary appliances, and Mrs. v.
L. Culbertson. with Mrs. Marion Price are
the proprietors this year. There is nothing
better in the Grove that we know of than
this Delaware Villa in location, appoint
ments and MANAGEMENT"
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
THE EPwoRTH1ANs.
Hold their First Lawn Social on
day Evening.

| Hold their First Lawn Social on =
day Evening.
The scene at Mr.. William Taylor's on
Wednesday evening was charming beyond
description. No more suitable or more
beautiful place for lawn party could be
found and the members of the Epworth
League. with their guests, enjoyed an even
ing of rare pleasure. The large grounds
were adorned with myriads of Chinese
lanterns of many shades and sizes sus-
pended from wires that surrounded the
place and crossed the lawn at various
angles, forming rows of luminous orbs. A
large transparency bearing the words
Epworth League, Welcome" spanned the
pathway leading from the entrance It
was about eight O'Clock when the company
began to assemble and ere long there were
over hundred happy young people, with a
few older ones added to give completeness
to the party; and as they roamed at will
through the grounds, some promenading,
some in groups chatting merrily and others
playing gamesi there was every evidence of
a glad, good time. Young ladies in pretty
evening costumes added much to the beauty
Of the scene.
With the velvety grass for carpet, the
blue sky for canopy and the soft summer
air to wait the breezes about, while the
young moon shed its pale lustre over all,
surely nature and art conspired to present
a prelude of an enchanted land. That
nothing should be lacking to make it q
perfect evening the piano was brought to
the porch and music was added to the many
other attractions of the hour Refresh
ments in abundance were served. There
was one long table at which 40 were seated
at tim,, and also numerous smaller tables
where twos and fours were served.
Happy hours pass swiftly by, and all too
soon the time of parting came. But the
will long remember this
their first social-with the greatest pleasure.
The kindness of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor who
gave the society the use of their grounds
on this occasion, is characteristic of that
hospitality. which sheds
blessings on all who cross their lintels.
Many parties haye gathered at their genial
home, but there have been none more
nor more thoroughly appreciated
than the lawn party of Wednesday night.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
LOVE LAUGHS AT LocKsMITHs.

And the Lovers Steel a March on the
Sleeping Parents.
Miss Elma Frazier. daughter of Carey
Frazier, and Nathaniel Carey, both residing
in this vicinity, were united in marriage by
Rev. VIM. r. Mowbray on Wednesday
morning last. There was a bit of romance
that does not fall. TO the fortune or mis-
fortune whichever way it is viewed) of
most brides, somewhat on the Romeo and
Juliet order, that has never failed to interest
the young readers Of each succeeding gen.
Grafton. In this case the bride was not
taken from an upper window as did the
ardent Romeo, but the exit was as un-
known to the parents in the one case as the
other.
Everybody loves lover" as the roman
GERS put it, and long story can always be
made of love adventure, but we will state
the case as briefly as it will admit The
old folks had not failed to observe during
the past weeks that the young folks above
named thought more Of each other than
they did of other people-a state and condi-
tion of affairs that always calls for the
parents consideration and Investigation.
They didn't object to their being friends,
but did interpose an objection to a, marital
union. chiefly on the ground it is said. of
near relationship. The young folks were
so appraised, and the old folks rested in
peace and security, thinking that all was
going along well as they had mapped it
out. The love that "laughs at locksmiths, !"
was however doing its work effectively
but on another line. On Tuesday night
of last week the family were sitting around
the table until bedtime, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Frazier retired to their room, all un-
expecting, thinking the daughter would
follow as soon as she had finished reading
the article she had in hand. and were soon
wrapt in slumber. mat" as the fellows
call him was in signal distance, and soon
the young lady with all her effects was
safely in his carriage, and in a twenty
minutes ride were at his brothers where
they rested for the night, calling in the
minister early the next morning to tie the
indissoluble knot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier were astir early
Wednesday as these busy June days de-
mand, and when Elma was called, there
was no responsible cage was empty, and
the bird had flown.
No particular fuss was made or persuit
entered upon. for they were wise enough to
know that what young folks have done a
thousand times before young folks will do
again, and there is no help for it.-SanyrmG
Times.
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Reception Near Kirkwood.

A reception was given by Mr.. and Mrs
Richard Cam, at their beautiful country
residence, near Kirkwood, on Tuesday
evening. in honor of their guest Mrs. Jack
Pearce, of Albuquerque. New Mexico,
better known to Middletown people as Miss
Eva Lockwood, who is visiting among her
old friends in this neighborhood.
Mrs. Cam, assisted by Mrs. Cazier ard
Mrs. Pearce received their guests under 9
a bower of ever green aud flowers. There
were about 20 present, among whom were
Mr.. and Mrs Manly Drennen. Mr.. and
Mrs John Writ, Mr.. and Mrs. Cleaver, Mr..
and Mrs. Evans. MIR. and Mrs. Blake and
Messrs. Frazier, of Elkton: Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Cazier, Mr.. and Mrs. Stuckert, and
others from the neighborhood Miss Mary
Lockwood Price, Mrs. Lum, Mr.. ]. B.
Foard and Miss May Clayton, of Middle
town. The table decorations in yellow and
white were very beautiful.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
CHURCH ON
THE HILL
CROWDED WITH A REPRESENTA-
CONGREGATION.
TO HEAR RECTOR BEERS
Annual sermon at st. Anne's Ancient
Church-A Poem on the Old Oak
and One on Old st. Anne's by Local
Bards.

The annual service at old st. Anne's or
last Sunday was attended by the largest
congregation that has assembled in that
ancient place for years. There were people
from all the country side, far and near, and
the interest manifested in the day was
general. The weather was perfect; June
skies were never bluer. and June air never
swteter, and as one carriage load after
another drove up to the old church yard,
there were pleasant greetings and hearty
saIutations from one and another, until the
path leading to the church was thronged
with those who came to pay tribute to the
place held dear to so many hearts. The
service was beautiful throughout. The
sermon by the pastor Rev. Joseph Beers
was very appropriate to the occasion. The
text was from the Psalms 1921 and Isaiah
64-11,-:'I was glad when they said unto
me let us 60 into the house of the Lord,
.'our holy and beautiful house where our
fathers praised thee" The relation of
the church to the people from the days Of
the patriarchs to the present time. was very
clearly defined, and in closing his sermon
the rector made beautiful and tender men,
ton of st. Anne's as the place wherein
''our fathers worshipped." The whole ser
mon was an appeal to the highest, purest
and best instincts of the human soul, and
the large and attentive audience could not
fail to be impressed with the earnest words
81 khn lina ha
music was inspiring, such familiar hymns
as Il Love Thy Kingdom Lord, the Aouse |
of Thine Abode" were sung with spirit and
awakened the echoes in the woodland near |
by. Mr.. Floyd CLANCY who has fine
tenor voice sang in good taste solo, mo
Crown, No Cross" The TIE Deum by the
choir was also a beautiful feature of the
ritual service.
Of all those present comparatively few
we're members of the congregation when
the regular services were held there, and
but few representatives of some Of the
former prominent families were found in
the family pews. The venerable form of
Mr.. Willis was much missed. His alb
sence was noted and regretted by many
who remember his love for the church;
he was only prevented from going on
account of failing health.
After the service was ended there were
many who fingered about the old place,
and the number of green mounds that
were strewn with flowers that day showed
how many there are who are bound to the
spot by the tender tie of kinship. Long
may that sacred place be preserved from
falling into decay.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
THE BOARD OF TRADE.

Appointments of Committees and
Other Business Transacted.
At the Board of Trade meeting on Fri
day evening of last week the following
committees were appointed:
Transportation-G. D. Kelley, G. E
Hukill, J. F. NcWhorter.
Municipal Improvements-Dr. T. H
Gilpin. G. w. w. Naudain, NJ. Kumple, Jr
New Manu- factures-S. M. Reynolds, H
A. Nowland, ]. s. Crouch.
Legislation-M. B. Burris, J. A. Suydam
W. A. Comegys.
Statistics and Publications-Prof W. B
Tharp, ]. C. Jolls, A. G. Cox.
New Membership. B. Rice, William
Brockson, E. s. Jones.
Important letters from Maryland capital.
ist bearing on the O. & N. Electric road
were read, as were also some on Other
topics.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
.OUR NATAL
HOLIDAY
PREPARATIONS NEARLY ENDED
FOR THE DEMONSTRATION.
AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME
Arranged for the Entertainment OF the
Guests Of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. and
Thnse of the Volunteer Hose Conn
pany-Contributions to Date.

Preparations for the Fourth of July cele-
bration still continue, and the prospects are
| that Middletown will witness one of the
largest demonstrations ever known in hel
history.
The. Volunteer Hose Company have ap.
pointed committees and they will entertain
their guests in regal style at the Hose
house.
Their general committee is composed Of
J. A. Suydam, George NJ. Rose, William B
Hates, A. R. Fitzpatrick and C. NJ. Stanger,
Decorations-C. M. Stanger. John T.
Gears.
Horses-M. Kumpel, Jr.. John R. Brown.
Steamer-M. Kumpel, Jr.
eception-Volunteer Hose Company.
The fire company will receive their guests
at the depot at 9 O'Clock.
The Juniors reception committee will
consist of E. s. Jones, ]. A. Suydam, w
H. Dodd, H. C. Johnson, W. O. Stack, w.
A. Bobb, Hugh C. Browne, NJ. N. Willis.
George D. Kelley, Frank McWhorter, J. G.
Hall and H. E. Fitzpatrick.
The Dover Military Band has been Sc
cured and will arrive on the o'clock train,
and will assist in the reception of guests.
A reviewing stand will be erected in the
square, and as the visiting organizations
arrive they will be received here by the
officials and given the freedom of our
town.
The parade will move about $50, and will
rendezvous at the Opera House.
William r. REYNOLDS will be chief mar
shall, and assisted by the following gentle
men: J. s. Cochran, H. A. Pool. s. NJ.
Lock wood, C. Richard Manlove, F. R. Pool,
William Janvier, W. <. L. Tatman, F. L.
Tatman, George McCrone, J. c.. Sites,
Robert T. Cochran, Jr.. John r. H. Price,
William B. Davis, Robert Ferguson. C. F.
Crockett. C. NJ. Cochran, H. K. Armstrong,
Alexis Wilson, J. L. spicer, Frank Peirce,
D. P. Colquitts, Edward Graves. Harry
Griffith. John P. Cochran, Jr., Eben Clark,
William Metten, Douglass Cochran, John
NJ. CLAYTON, Fred. Brady. L. C.. Scott. C. s..
Green, Eddie Collins, G.. Fred. Brady,
Horatio Willis, Jr.
/, The programme is not made out it full
as yet, but will be about as follows.
Prayer-Rev. r. II. Moore.
Singing-America.
Reading Declaration of Independence, j..
Thomas Budd.
Selection-Dover Military Band.
Address-Hugh G. Browne.
singing-Red, White and Blue.
Seleetion-Etna Band, Newark.
Oration-Hon. Jonathan 8. Willis.
Seiection-Band.
Doxology.
Bendiction-Rev. N. M. Browne.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME.
After the exercises in the Academy
grounds the Juniors guests will be given
refreshments in the Opera House. and the
Etna fire company and band will go to the
hose house.
During the afternoon there will be
band concert in the Academy grounds,
base ball game, and an exhibition drill by
the fire department.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24

Thy vast expanse have mantled Ger witt
green,
itGrown thy sound limbs and added tell-tale e
rings.
Long. long before Anne, gen'rous hand
endowed,
Or ere our patti iarchal fathers came,
Were thy monumental spreading boughs
Haunted sweetllwith songs of feathery
fame.
The Indian warrior brave and dusky mate
Sporred beneath thy emerald leaves;
OF wild race now gone, though extinct
late,
Solely in your heart their legend weaves.
Man in successive race you've seen,
You've heard their solemn penance VOW;
The bitter tear of grief shed oft has been
Beneath thy pitying outstretched bough.
Standing supreme among the dark grey
stones.
Grave over grave in distance LAID along
At thy feet, o! oaki the moldering bones
And sacred shrine OF those forever gone.
Hoary majestic tree, for centuries fed
You've shaded many ere from life deposed;
Resting below thy soft, sweet veneral bed
sleepIessIy you guard them now reposed.
Consecrated tree! sheItering church ana
grave
Whilst years Of prayer and anthem roll.
When called by heavenly airs thy arms do
wave,
Art thou conducting peace from God to
soul!
o! Father Oakl is thus your mission done,
Do You in root and bran ch and stem,
Seek, gather, and represent in one
All the life that breathed in them?
Live on oh wond'rous harbinger OF rest,
Oh ficuriah, planted deep IN sacred lands;
OF all the forest lords love thee best.
Keep long thy vigil, oak, at old st. Anne's.
At length, when ruined walls where ivy
twines;
And roofiess nave with aisle and chancel
gone.
Expose the briet work OF human kinds,
FAY thou live on, not die by mortal wrong
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
A FoUR-IN-HAND
Carries a Merry Party of Middle
towners to Augustine Pier.


Carries Merry Party OF Middle.
towners to Augustine Pier.
A party of young folks on pleasure bent
started out on Thursday evening in four
in-hand, for Augustine Pier, that popular
resort near Port Penn. The ringing Of
bells and the blowing of horns announced
their departure from town at about
o'clock, and after merry ride of an hour
and half they arrived at their destination.
supper had been previously ordered for the
whole company, and the menu consisted OF q
tempting variety of the seasons delicacies,
served in Mr.. Lords usual fine style. The
"Piefs" has all the attractions to be found
at the popular bay-side resorts, and being
so convenient of access naturally attracts
many visitors from all the adjacent country.
The switchback was opened for the benefit
of the party on Thursday evening. and
together with song and music and merry
jest delightful evening was passed, in
spite of the fact that dancing was not en-
gagged in.
A thunder gust came up early in the
evening and threatened the pleasure of the
party, but the storm did not break until
after their arrival at the hotel, ard, though
it continued TO rain at intervals all night
the clouds held up between ~ and 2 when
they were on their homeward way. and this
was all the more pleasant for the rain laid
the dust and cooled the air.
The party was made up by Jesse Shep-
herd. Louis Barnard and Reese Parker, and
besides these consisted of Misses
Mabelle Taylor, Lizzie Parker, Hattie Bar
nard, Elizabeth, Caulk, sallie Jolls, Julia
Stats, Lizzie Shepherd, Alice Mckee, Edna
Howell, Mary Appleton, Matte Johnson,
Messrs. Oscar Biddle. Gilpin Massey, Gray
Taylor. Will Collins. B Lynn Caulk, Frank
Massey, DR.. Barnard, Frank Hynson, Ed.
Collins and Harry johnson.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
Leland Stamford Dead

The death of Leland Stanford, United
States Senator and Ex-Governor of Califor-
mia occurred suddenly at his home on
Wednesday morning. He was in his 10th
year. He went to California in '49 poor
man, and was one of the many shrewd men
who went to that state at the beginning Of
the gold fever. He took every advantage the
times offered and amassed a fortune { many
millions. The crowning event of his life
was the founding of the Stamford univer-
sity at Palo Alto, in memory of his son who
died few years ago. Senator Stanfo. d
has been noted for his generosity, both he
and his wife having engaged in many
philanthrop:c works.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
A MIDSUMMER GATH ER1NG.
Miss Blanche Coch-~n Entertalns &
Few ds.

Miss Blanche Coch-Nn Entertalns a
Few sds.
Miss Blanch Cocl --.-gave reception at
her home OH South Broad Street on Tues-
day night. in honor Of her guest Miss Du
Barry. Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Watkins, MIR. and Mrs. C. s.
Green, Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Williams, Misses
Corinne Cochran. Mary Cochran, Helen
Naudain. Edith Dcrrickson, Margaret and
Hettie Dennison, Mabelle Parvis, Mr..
John C. Kelley, DR. J. C. Sites, DR.. Stuart
Pool, Howard Pool, w. R. Reynolds,
Clarence Clayton, Fred. Brady and G. F.
Wilson.
Dancing was the feature of the evening;
the mystic charm of Terpsichore never fail
to please; the rhythmic motion of the grace
full dancers was a fitting accompaniment to
the beautiful music which Prices Orchestra
always furnishes, and the evening was one
Of great enjoyment.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
silver wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Droll, celebrated their
25th wedding anniversary at their home
near town on Wednesday evening. There
were about so guests present TO wish them
many years more of health and prosperity,
and the evening was much enjoyed by all.
The table decoration was beautiful, and
cooling ices and creams were never partak en-
of with greater relish than on this occa-
sion when the temperature was such as to
make them exceptionally refreshing. Mr..
and Mrs. Droll are to be congratulated upon
the measure of success that has marked
their twenty-five years of toll together, and
when twenty five years more are added to
their life, we hope they will still be able to
enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
The K,nes Taupbters.

This society gave delightful party ON
the lawn surrounding the Presbyterian
Church last night. and were well patronized
realizing snug little sum from the sale of
refreshments. Four cosy little booths
representing Spring, Summer, Autumn and
Winter occupied the space between the
church and the parsonage, beneath whose
bowers the pretty Daughters dispensed
good cheer. They were handsomely de
corated with bunting. flags and flowers.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
and what They Are Doing.

Little Lines About Men and Women
and What They Are Doing.
VIII Brady,of the Swathmore College
is home for the summer.
Miss Della Clayton visited D,ver this
week, guest of DR.. Frame.
-R. Thomas Cochran, of New York. is
visiting his family here this week.
Miss Matte Johnson, of Elan, Pa,
was Miss Lizzie Parker's guest this week.
Frank Massey of Wilmington attended
the Epworth Social on Wednesday even
ing.
Misses Mary Lippincott and Will Beas-
ten were Philadelphia visitors on Saturday
last.
-Ex-G Governor Biggs win leave in few
days for brief sojourn with friends in
Pennsylvania.
Rev. N. NJ. Browne attended the meet
ing of the trustees of the Conference Aca.
DENY on Thursday.
The Mandoline and Banjo Club had a
delightful meeting at Cashier Crouch's resi-
dence on Thursday evening last.
-G. W. w. Naudain, who was visiting
Cincinnati friends, returned home last
Saturday, after delightful trip.
Hugh c. Browne, Esq, will make the
address to the graduating class of the
Smyrna High School on Wednesday.
George W. Lockwood was chosen the
vice-president of Cecil County at the Peach
Growers Convention held at Dover last
week.
Miss Clara Moore who has been at the
Conference Academy. Dover, during the
past year, spent the day yesterday at her
home here.
Governor John E. Richards. of Mon
tana, made a brief visit to his old home
here this week, and was the guest of his
uncle, Mr.. N Burris.
Miss Edna Boulden, of Chesapeake
City, was one of the graduates from the
Western Maryland College and received
honors in vocal music.
Henry Brady, of Princeton College, IS
home for the summer vacation, and visited
Middletown friends last week.
Gray Taylor and Gilpin Massey came
home from theBordentown Academy ON
Wednesday and received hearty welcome
from their many friends
IF. A. Everist and family, of Port De-
posit, in company with Mr.. George Biddle
of near Cecilton, made pleasant call at
the N. E. Parsonage on Tuesday.
Miss Mary Barnard, young lady
whose affable manners have made for her
many friends in Middletown. returned to her
homein Greensborough on Monday.
james T. VanBurkalow Jr. graduate
from Dickinson College this year, win teach
Greek at the Conference Academy next
year in the place of Prof. John r. Todd.
-Banns have been published for the
marriage of Miss Rosa Cosgrif to gentle
man from Philadelphia, on Tuesday morn
ing at the st. Joseph's R. c. Church Of this
town.
DIR. and Mrs. A. R. Todd, of Baltimore
have the sympathy of their many friends
in the loss of their infant son Houston,
who died on Thursday after few days
illness.
William s. Moore returned home from
Toronto where he has been for the past
six or eight months, on Thursday. He is
looking quite we'll. and friends are glad to
see him home again. He expects soon to
open photograph gallery in town.
Miss Elizabeth Sheldon, of Hillsdale
N. Y, who has been the guest of Miss
Jessie Hukill, returned home yesterday.
During her visit among US, Miss Sheldon
made many friends who will be glad to
welcome her at any time, and we hope she
will come again soon.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
The J.onoestDav

Wednesday was the longest day of the
year, there being about 16 hours of day.
light. The sun rose at SO and set at 7.3O,
giving nearly 15 hours between sunrise and
sunset. The people who work from sun to
sun, have time enough to do days work,
but there are some so burdened that day
Is hours long is not sufficient for them to
finish their task, and even on these hot
nights there are weary toilers who ply the
needle by lamp light. Would that fresh
air fund might reach such all the world
over.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
Death of Mrs. Maxwell.

Mrs. Rachel A. Maxwell, wife of Charles
W. Maxwell, weilknowr: merchant OF
Elkton, brother of Alex. Maxwell, of this
town, died on Monday evening after several
months illness. She was in the 6lst year of
her age, and was the mother of eight
children, five of whom survive her. Mrs.
Maxwell was. lady of most estimable
qualities.
Her funeral took place on Thursday
afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Services at the
house; interment in Elkton Cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
Ripened Grain.

The present season will be most pro-
fitable one to farmers with good acreage
of wheat, as the grain looks exceedingly
fine. Many persons will begin to garner in
their grain next week, and it is expected
that before the fourth that nearly all the
wheat in this section will have been cut.
There has been an abundant yield of hay,
and with the outlook for good fruit crops,
the farmer has cause for rejoicing.
Middletown transcript., 1893-06-24
LOCAL BARDs.

Tune Their Lays to Old St. Anne
and its Surrounding.
The following poems, dedicated to old st.
Anne's Church, and the oak tree, whose
sheltering branches shed their arms about
her, are reproduced from old copies Of the
TRASscRIPr by request Of many Of our
readers. In the first reference is made to
Mrs. Natalie Green, wife of DR.. Cuthbert s.
Green, and mother of Mr.. William Green,
who upon her death bequeathed her furni-
ture to the rectory of st. Anne's.