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Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
LITTLE LOCALS.

Happenings of the Past Weed In and
About Town.
The first snow of the season fell on We'd
nesday. Early risers found the ground
with covering, but the roads were too wet
for it to last long,
fare you done husking,s = is the general
salutation among the farmers who meet on
our streets.
The sudden drop of the mercury on
Wednesday night is warning to get ready
for winter.
Every town that we know OF on the
peninsula is having, has had or will have
an oyster supper, with the uniform menu
oysters, chicken salad and cold turkey.
Let the good work go on.
ssThe frost is OH the pumpkin,
And the fodder's in the shock.
And we hear the caouk and gobbie
OF the strutting turkey cock"
Sunday evening, Rev. F. II. Moore will
preach the second sslsaon Of the series on
the Formation Of the 80, taking for his
theme the New TestamSf and the recep-
ton of the Bible by the christian church.
Our merchants are already getting
rsady for the holiday season, and in spite
of dull times are kept pretty busy. The
past week especially has been good one
for Mr.. Messick, and his run OF blankets
has almost cleaned out his stock.
Wheat is looking well. The farmers
have nearly finished getting in corn, but
the cribs are by no means full.
The temperance prayer meeting at the
NJ. E. Church on Thursday evening, was
very interesting service. Rev. F. Fl. Moore
Of the Presbyterian Church, made stir
ring appeal for temperance and Rev. n. N.
Browne was very earnest in his commend
alton of the efforts of the W. c. 7. Q. The
meeting was well attended and there Is
evidence of an increasing temperance senti-
ment in our town.
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THE BOB TAIL CLUB.

Banuueted on Monday Night at the
Residence of One of the Members.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Was you ever Banqnited2
I was, and so was the Bobtaii Club on
Monday evening last at our old friends the
Drs. MenuI Don't mention it, Canvas,
Malard, Keel. Were they fat2 What would
you call a tallow candle? Everything
stpuffel It was laughable to see the boys
loosing their outer garments. There was
much regret for poor Elick; he was sick
man, and could only etc one duck. Chariy
sed it would only weigh four pounds, julie
thought ii much larger. Friend Fl. counted
fourteen oyster filters at one time on his
plate. Prof suggested conundrum, II
ten men ete the meat from enough ducks
for the bones to feed five dogs fortwo days.
how many ducks must the same number of
men etc to make bones enough to fence in
q ten acre lot2'' Friend D. wod have solved
it but the bell rung and he weatof on one
of those spasms; don't mention bell in his
presents. Friend Charles accused Sewel of
putting fried oysters in his pocket and
wanted him surched, but nothing could be
found out side. After the sumptuous re
past by our friend and fellow member,
then came the speachs of the evening long
to be rendered in the social Circle as pub
lished in the B. Bird record. First sour
host was responded to by friend /. who
on rising broke bis sham string which rolled
over his nose precluding his |
articulation: Host sed he thought he could |
see the duckes ducking their beeks. Next
the "Feathery Tribe" Responce by Elick.
Fellow citizens members of our club. here |
/ stand and here expect to stand like a |
bobtail rooster on rockerty hen-roost
l shall cry out, Hellaibolou is Queen of |
Hawaiil'' loud applause from the Democrat |
side of the hous). my countryman" Re-
spouded to by @. Look at the soup houses
all over this brod and expancive domain
with the lucious beverage made from the
tin rosters of the last campain; where is |
'Humlett? B. sed he, was not in it, "Florel
Decoration" Responded to by friend julie
Fellow clubsman what is purifier than the
of the Swamp. Sweet Billies
or racking hoss in the field, and closed
amid great APPLAUSE, some one rung the bell
and amediately friend d. was on bis fe ct
politely acknowledge the compliment and
said, get the apron, mount tabsr and let the
Bells of Neneyeh ring eternal joy. Friend
Charles thought he had got to much wine
on his duck, cues he was right. would |
like to give the other tosts but space will |
not permit. Parting at the regret of the |
absence of our old friend q who was afraid |
to venture in the dark.
hope some other mans wife win be away |
and we win have another banquet.
ONE Who WAS DAR.
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PRICE, 5 CENTS


On the house occupied by !. Honseholdsf.I
The old time porch III front of the O. Neil
house has been removed and . nsw entrance
made.
Mrs Ii q. Price and Mrs. 3. q Johannes
attended the eonsocation It oe9rgstown on
Tuesday.
Msssrs Webb. and Collins are contem
plating putting ii steam power u their
blacksmith and whesIwright shops.
The Delaware City correspondent of The
TaANsonrrr would b elad 70 b inforraed
of items Of interest parsias, social gather
ings, etc.
Quite sensational suicide took place.
Tuesday night, ii our town, when :.
Carl Aker. q NelI-known baker of this
place, shot himself ID the right temple.
causing Instant DEATH Mr. Akes WAS doing
q good business in Delaware City. BE was.
9 good citizen and held IL general asteern.
He leaves . wife and several children
Il is stated that Aksr has shown indications
Of dimentia FOR days. II i stated also that
be had mada an attempt on BIZ life Oh j.
former occasion.
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GODS ACRE.
A Handsome Memorial to the Barr

A Handsome Memorial to the Barr
Family at Forest Cemetery.
Probably no monument that has been
erected in any of our cemeteries has
awakened SO much interest among the peo-
pie of the community as the beautiful stone
that marks the sacred place where rests all
that was mortal of four generations OF the
Barr family; and during the pleasant
autumn weather the hundreds OF town and
neighboring people who have visited Forest
Cemetery, have been attracted to that one
spot, and many tender tribute has been
given to the memory of those who sleep
there The twining ivy and myrtle that for
years were the only marks of their resting
place, having given place to more
lasting memorial, the whole lot
having been leveled and made
ready for the green grass that ere long will
cover the whole. In the center of the lot
is large cubic block ofgranite, polished and
beautiful and bearing on its four sides the
family record of the Bars.
There are eighteen members of the family
whose names are recorded on the tomb.
DR.. Martin Barr and his wife Jane Barr, his
mother Elizabeth Brown Barr and his wife's
mother Mary Adams, and her two sisters
Martha and Margaret Adams. OF the
twelve children of Dr. Martin Barr ten are
buried there: Elizabeth, Mary, Jane Barr
Atkinson and child, two Eugenes, Virginia.
Marion, DR.. John Barr and DR.. William
Barr.
CAPTAIN Joseph Barr rests at St. Anne's
and Captain Frank Barr at Woodland
Cemetery near Philadelphia, but his only
daughter Adele sleeps with her grandparents
at Forest.
The lot is enclosed with a beautiful curb
ing, and across the top of the monument is
the simple inscription: They all sleep
here"
The design and the execution are in per-
feet keeping, simple but substantial, and in
every way appropriate to the memory of a
family that have played no small part in
the history of this community during
nearly the whole of this century.
MiddletoWn was little more than cross
roads when DR.. Martin Barr first settled
here, migrating from Pennsylvania whittier
his family had come with the Huguenot
refugees who sought religious liberty in the
new world.
A family of physicians, and noted for
philanthropy, their memory will never fade
from among the people.
Or all the large family there are now but
a few survivors. The only daughter Of Dr.
John Barr resides in Delaware City, the
three sons of Captain Frank in Philadel-
phia, and DR.. Martin M. Barr. the only
child of Captain Joseph is resident physi-
clan at the Elwin Institute.
The erection of the family monument to
the memory of his ancestors was long his
cherished wish, and well have he and his
mother accomplished their task.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
CHESAPEAKE CITY.


Miss saIlie Berwick il visiting relatives
ii Middletown.
Miss Lizzie Hollisworth, Of Philadelphia,
Is visiting At Mp. Samuel Lloyds
Messrs ]. H Steele, Harry Bouchelle and
Stanley Steele visited Philadelphia this
week
Mrs Byron Bouchelle and Mis- Kats
ferguson spent part of last week with rela-
zines ID Cecilton
Miss Margaret Grin ii, of Baltimore Nd,
was the guest Of her sister, Mrs. James
Hopper last week.
Miss Carrie Bardy has returned from q
very pleasant visit among relative in Mid
dletown and odessa.
Miss Elsie Karsner entertained few OF
her many friends on Tuesday evening IN
honor Of her twenty first birthday.
7 The Pawnee Indian Medicine Company
gave several very pleasing entertainments
in the Masonic Hall this week, to fulI
house every night.
Imam dyle, VINO mss charge af the
creamery IN this place. has moved his
family from cecilton over here, into the
house vacated BY David Thomas
Captain 8 Cohee, who has been resident
Of this town for several years, has accepted
q position under the Government as light
house keeper on Pools Island. He Intends
moving his fafnily there very soon.
Nelson Cooling. age ave years, narrowIs
escaped drowning on Saturday Of last week.
He was trying to get from the vessel on 20
the wharf, when be fell into the water be-
tween the wharf and the vessel. He was
rescued By his brother just in time I'd save
him from watary grave.
Prof. 8. r. Ford, the great elocutionist
from Baltimore. Nd. will give al enter
tainment in the Masonic Hall on the
evening Of Friday. November szth The
proceeds win be for the benefit of the III.
e. Church OF this town. Adults Is cent.
children 10 cents. Come and enjoy goaa
laugh, as the Professor IS Of 8 vefy witty
manner, and does all in his power To make
his audience laugh
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MUSICAL AND LITERARY.

A Pleasing Programme Given on
Monday Evening
The entertainment on Monday evening, at
the new Temperance Headquarters, was
well attended by very appreciative audi
ence, and those who arranged the pleasing
program have reason to feel we'll satisfied
with their efforts. Prices orchestra that
never fails to please its hearers rendered a
number of choice selections on this occasion
and added much to the evenings programme
THE Village Blacksmith" was the first
literary piece, and was well given by Miss
Mabelle Taylor. Miss Ethel Parvis capti=
waited the audience with her charming solo,
Lovely Angelina" and her recitation
"Aunt Tabitha," won rounds of applause
The pretty story was never told with more
simple grace and naivete and the audience
would gladly have heard more from the
same source.
Miss Julia Stats recited "Giye me back
my boy" pathetic selection which was
well given, and was very appropriately fol-
lowed by vocal solo, .The Wanderer' by
Miss Hattie Barnard, whose sweet voice is
always heard with pleasure
Hugh G. Browne, Esq, made an address
on the Aim and needs of the reading
ROOM" which was followed by a vocal
Duet by Misses Hattie Barnard and HELEN
Price.
Doing the Rose Act" humorous selec-
ton by Josiah Aliens wife was given by
one of the ladies, and evidently much en-
joyed by the audience
A vocal quartette, Wearing the Blue"
was well sung by Mrs. Marion Price, Miss
Ethel Parvis, DR.. w. E. Barnard and Will
Vansant, after which Revs. f. Fl. Moore
and N. M. Browne made a few remarks,
each expressing hearty approval of the
movement and urging the citizens to sup
port the ladies in their efforts to establish
Tree reading room by contribut-
ing to the fund.
Miss Addie Hazard, under whose direc-
tion the entertainment was given, very
gracefully expressed her appreciation OF
the interest and enthusiasm manifested,
and promised at no distant day to give an
other programme with equal attractions.
The proceeds to be applied to the reading
room fund
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
Enemies Of the Feathered Tribe.

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Much is being said and written. and
very properly too, against the slaughter
of the innocents,n that fashions decree
may be followed and feminine fondness for
gay plumage, birds, wings, etc, to adorn
the winter chapean may be gratifed.
But dame fashion is not the only enemy
the feathered songsters have, yet who says
anything about the murder-aiming eye Of
the huntsmen who are out in such throngs
at this season2 Scarceia warbler that fits
through the thicket is safe from their dog
and gun.
Rare sport doubtless, and presidents.
judges, senators, doctors, lawyers and edi-
tors all take pleasure in this "barbarous
art" but condemn the fashion" that robs
the forest of its rightful inhabitants. But
if birdie was consulted, he would doubtless
as lief adorn Miss's bonnet after his little
life on earth is ended, as to be served up in
the most tempting style known to the cult
nary art and have his delicate carcass di-
sected by epicurian deyotees.
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PORT PENN.


Harry Hall returned to Philadelphia.
Alfred Carpenter Is very sick at his homs.
Jessie Kershaw is yeay i'll with typhoid
fever.
Mrs.H Hall, who has been III with typhoid
malarial fever, is slowly recovering.
superintendent Griffin Is deep in prepar.
alton for the teachers institute, which
c,nvenes in Middletown on the 21st.
The Rev. Jacob Wsidman has cons ented
to supply the pulpit OF the Presbyterian
Church until pastor can be obtained He
will preach elsewhere next Sunday, when
il is expected that Princeton student will
occupy the pulpit,
The Rev. Fred r. McKinsey, formerly q
pastor Of the Methodist Church, preached
here Sunday, both morning and erening,
and win remain for several days. He was
the means of building up the church, both
enthusiastically and spiritually. and did
good work during his pastorate here
Alta meeting Of the marsh company,
last week, plan for making mud road
to take the place Of the long Augustine
bridge, was discussed. Anything that wflI
give the meu here employment viii be
gladly welcomed, as many are disheartened
By lack Of work, dreading hard times this
winter.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
ODESSA FLASHES.

Miss Sarah Enos Is visiting friends IN
Wilmington
Miss Sarah corbit il the guest of Phila-
delphia friends.
Miss Lizzie Morris Is spending this week
with the Messrs Baker.
Miss Mary Hahn il visiting friends in
Chester and Philadelphia.
M Toppin, fthe Philadelphia Record
was in town on Wednesday.
Mrs. ". n Randall. Of Washingt on. Is.
the guest Of Mrs. r. p. Foard.
John I. Barnett. Of orlole, Nd. waa the
guest Of A. n. Lord on Thursday.
Miss Berthe Dickers0n. of the Confer
enence Acedmy Dover, spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs. 3. T. Warner and son John spent
part Of this week with D. W. colbit
and family.
The members Of the N. 3. Sunday School
have purchased q piano for use in their
regular Sunday service
Don't forget the entertainment and
festival on Thanksgiving night under the
auspices of the NJ. 3. Church.
Miss Fannie Williams, Of New York, who
has been the guest of Mrs. d. w. Corbit,
is now visiting in PHILADELPHIA.
Scott Townsend, Of Wilmington. and g.
1. Townsend, Of Newark, spent Sunday
with G.. Z. Townsend and family.
John Armstr ong, j. Of Philadelphia.
spent Sunday with his father previous to q
visit down the peninsula on cunning ex-
pedition.
st. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. R. Irving Watkins, pastor. Sabbath
Services. 1890 A. NJ. and P. NJ. Morning
Theme. 'Expansiveness Of Christianity 2
Evening Theme, THE Devil; His Moral
Character, The Second Of the seriesof Ser
mons on the Devil. Sabbath School, 2.
P. NJ.
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testimony meeting il the afternoon Il 3
o'clock s
Mrs. A. Sheldon Is the guest Of her sister
Mrs. Thos. Bittle.
Winfield Lattomus Is suffering with q
badly poisoned face.
The Peninsula Relief Association has
formed second club here.
GIN. D. Hart has been spending week
in Maryland looking after the timber bnsi-
ness.
During one Of the recent wind storms
the barn Of Alfred gaulk was blown down.
He Is now rebuilding.
Mrs, M. i: Foxwell. vent to Philadelphia
on Tuesday, for an extended visit with her
daughter. Miss Angle FoxweIl.
Mrs. John Lattomus. Mrs MI A. Scott,
Mrs Rieherd Hodgson rand Mrs. D. B.
Maloney, spent " aueaday afternoon with
Mrs. q ". Knots
at the monthly meeting Of the Loan
Association, money sold from 40 to 90
cents premium. The first series will prob
ably mature In January.
The long pending exchange Of land be-
tween the Delaware Railroad Company
and the heirs Of i. w. Lattomus, was con-
sunmated on last Saturday. This win
enable the heirs to make satisfactory
settlement Of the estate in the near future.
The ". o. n o. Of this place Is glad to
learn that Miss Henrietta G.. Moore has
been engaged for work in New Castle
county, for the early part Of December.
she orgsnized this Onion eight years ago,
and the members look forward 70 q visit
from her with great pleasure.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A Pleasant Surprise to a Young Lady
on G ,ss Street.
The young friends of Hiss Martha Heat
on rendered surprise party on Thursday
evening, in honor of her birthday.
A very delightful evening was spent
in games, music and other amusements,
and refreshments were served at about IL
o'clock.
Those present were. Misses Mary Pleasan-
ton. Mary Cochran. Bessie Reynolds, May
Holton and Allie Mckee, Messrs. VIM.
Lockwood, VIM. Metten and Geo. F. VIII
son
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
ENTERrAINMENT AT ODESSA.

Given ThanksgIyins Ni9ht
The committee having In charge the d..
attainment 70 be given Thanksgiving night
at odessa Hall, for the benefit Of ST. Paul,s
N. g. Church. have compietsd their ar
rangements. They have secured the ser
vices Of Professor Hynson. noted elocu-
ZIONIST. The Shubert Quartette, Of Wil-
mington. and Professor Hugh Baker, dis
1ingnished performer on The mandolin. i
ui programme will BE- given.
q viii be served after the entertain-
S I'D be continued on Tie follow
a Us The odessa orohes.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
THE SALE OFF.

The Delaware Building Still in the
Market.
The Chicago purchaser of the Delaware
building failed to comply with the terms,
and the sale is declared off. The price offer
ed, $500, seems very small and there may
yet be some one in the state willing 10 pay
that much or more for it. At anyrate they
will have chance at it. 1t is built of all
native wood. The car containing the fur
niture of the building reached Wilmington
on Tuesday. The goods consisting OF
chairs, tables and pictures were offered at
public sale yesterday.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
EPwORTHIANs.
A Very Pleasing Program at Their
Last Meeting.

A Very Pleasing Program at Their
Last Meeting.
The Epworth Leag ue of the NJ. E. Church,
held its semi-monthly meeting last Friday
evening. There were about forty persons
present. After the devotional exercises led
by Mrs. N. NJ. Browne and remarks upon
the topic for the evening, ''The Grace of
Liberality," the following musical and
literary program was given; Overture by
Prices Orchesta; The Young Lady in
Society,"" by Miss Lottie Jones, Vocal solo
by Miss Allie Mckee. THE Model Church, !"
by Mrs. Marion Price, 'The Character of
King Lavid," by Mr.. Hugh c. Browne and
answers to question given at a previous
meeting. The interest in the League is
increasing and the object of it is to enlist
all young peoplein more active Christian
work. The League will meet next Friday
evening, Nov. 24th., and all are invited,
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
JUNIORS AT CHURCH.

The Middletown Council VIII Attend
Service at Forest Church.
MiddletoWn Council, No. 2, Jr o. q. A.
NJ. will attend devine service at Forest
Presbyterian Church, Sunday evening.
December Sd.
This day is set apart by their National
Councillor as a day of Thanksgiving and
it will be observed by the organization in
general. Rev. +. III. Moore will preach a
special sermon on the occasion to the mem-
bars. a large turnout Is anticipated.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18

41OW w 6Sb tkiC
most pleasure and profit out of the long
winter evenings that are already npon us
is question of no small Importance in
small towns and villages and the more
remote rural districts.
While some look with dread for the long
and dreary winter. others are full of de-
lightfui anticipation of the social pleasures
that are only enjoyed at this season.
Already the different sets and societies
are planning entertainments, socials and
parties, and the coming winter will not be
behind its predecessors in social pastimes
and the season In Middletown society will
not go tagging by Even now some OF our
ladies are 80 absorbed in their various
undertakings for church and society, toge b.
er with the charities and many other
functions, that they scarcely know the
delight Of an evening at home.
But 'tis well to remember the home c rcle
in planning the winter pastimes, and moth
ing is more essential than we'll chosen
collections of books. papers and magazines
There is fashionable reading as well as
fashionable dressing. and there are books
that are all the rage just as certain styles OF
hats. coats, coffures. etc. And aside from
the enjoyment one finds in reading new
and popular. literature, it is quite satisfac-
tion to know that one is not behind the
times either in books or bonnets.
But those who follow the fashion in
dress merely for the sake of the fashion, are
seldom models of artistic taste, and those
who read only the popular literature are
not the best guides to follow. But in
choosing books for the winter reading, you
cannot go wrong with such authors as
Edna Lyall, Amelia Barr, Lew Wallace
TouJee and such periodicals as the Cen
ts1ry. st. Nicholas, Ladies Home Journal,
Youths Companion, not forgetting the
TRAEscRIPr, the library table will be well
supplied
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
Teachers, Institute.

Next Tuesday our Town will be the rem
devious of the New Castle county teachers,
and already our people are getting ready
70 welcome them. School ma ANS are ever
attractive. and we do not need to wait for
the institute to find them, for we have
them with us all the year round, but not in
such numbers. All the day sessions next
week are open to the public, and everyone
is invited to attend the meetings and learn
from the various instructors what is being
done for the advancement of our youth,
and all are specially urged to attend the
rare entertainments given in the evenings.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
Freed From the Charge.

Jim Bayard, the colored boy charged
with burning the barn Of George n. Burg
ess near Odessa last July, was arranged for
trial on Monday but, lacking sufficient
evidence the state abandoned the case, and
and the boy IS relieved Of the charge.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
Congressional Honors.

Of all the possible Democrat candidates
as Delaware's representative in Congress to
succeed Hon. John w. Causey, Mr.. H. A.
Nowland is, by far, the strongest man. Mr..
Nowiand is ia gentleman of unquestioned
integrity, in politics and out of it. and if we
were not engaged in better cause we
would be glad to see him with congressional
honors.
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
A NEW ORGANIZATION.

Preachers Meeting OF the M. e. Min
listers at Smyrna.
The Methodist Ministers Of Smyrna are
about to organ Aize Preachers Meeting" ." to
be held every Monday morning at 10
O'Clock. somewhat after the meetings held
hy ths Msslioaist clergy ~ or cities,
Middletown transcript., 1893-11-18
Testimonials.

McDoNoUGH, DEL. Nov. Is, 1898.
Mr.. w. H. MooRE-DEAR SIR:-The pear,
plum, cherry and apple trees, also the grape
vines sold and delivered by you to me this
fall are very fine, and lam greatly pleased
with them. The stock could not be finer
than it is, and am perfectly satisfied.
frr1lt
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VIPER thus beauti-
fully describes the
W in tie r evening,
and tn o u g b b e
lived in old Eng
land q hundred
years ago, his pic
ture Of fireside en-
joyment and home
born happiness is
as true to-day as it
ever was.
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