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Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02
PORT PENN.

Herbert II Boyd will graduate from the
Law Department of the University of
Pennsylvania on June 9Th.
| Rev. o. A. Gillingham preached on Sum-
day to good congregations both morning
and evening in the Presbyterian Church.
Charles Cleaver, brother of Isaac Cleaver
died in Delaware City of apoplexy on Sum
day. His funeral occurred Wednesday.
He spent much time here.
The M. E. Church will hold strawberry
festival on the evenings of the 1st and 2nd
of June They will observe Childrens
Day on tie 10Th, in the evening.
Decorations Day was observed here to
limited extent. Some performed the pious
| duty of placing flowers upon the graves Of
| friends whether military or private citizen.
1t is surely pretty and tender custom, and
one not to be discouraged even though
prompted more by personal sentiment that
patriotism.
No one can term this village a dry old
place" now, indeed the culture of rice and
pond lilies might safely be undertaken
judging from present appearances. For a
| time its was feared that the Delaware City
road would be abandoned, as several prom
inent men declined to reconstruct banks
which had already cost them so much. In
such a case Odessa would become our port
and St. Georges our station. Delaware
City has already felt the elimination
in trade, as travel is considerable over this
road. The banks are now being rebuilt,
but at what an expense and risk! 1t is the
opinion of many that this coast should, by
all means, be protected by the state, and
not at the almost ruinous expense of indi-
viduals. This is done in Holland and other
countries-has been for ages. Many lives
| have been harassed and shortened by an
xiety about these wretched banks, where
| thousands of dollars are sunk, to be swept
away by the next storm; surely a perman-
ent breast work of some kind might. cou ID
or should be constructed, and that by the
government, which alone has the ability to
make thorough work Of it.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02
MIDDLETOwN POST OFFICE.
Postmaster Cox Leaves n Credftab!


Postmaster Cox Leaves n Creditab.e
Record.
Alfred g. Cox, who for the past four
years has been Post Master at Middetown,
retired from office Thursday night having
turned the office over to Postmaster William
H. Moore, who was recently appointed 10
that position.
Mr.. Moore enters upon his duties under
very favorable circumstance, having re-
predecessor, who for several weeks has
been coaching him upon the most approved
methods and giving him many helps ini-
tiatory to taking full charge Of the bust
ness, which is no small affair, for the Mid
dletown Post Office is one of the most i'm
portant in the state Besides four daily
mails north and south. the mail to and
from five other offices is handled here:
Odessa, Warwick, Cecilton, Earleville and
Sassafras, and there are no buster people
in town than the Postmaster and his clerks
especially between the hours of and IL
a. M
When Mr.. Cox became Postmaster the
office paid salary $1,000. The business
has increased very much during his term
and the second year paid $l40O and the
third year $500. The fourth year there
was a decrease in the business and the
salary went back to S14G0; but has again
reached its maximum Of $500. The govern
ment also allows 5000 for clerks salary,
- q g. J,rh fin
allows the Postmaster a commission on all
money orders and postal notes issued and
paid. The Postmaster furnishes his own
equipment and Office outfit.
During the past four years the Middle
town Post Office has been better equipped
and more conveniently arranged that at
any previous time, and Mr.. Cox added
many improvements to old methods OF
service. He has been the most progressive
Postmaster we have ever had, and we have
no doubt his successor will endeaVor to
make as good a record in public service.
Mr.. Moore will continue the office in the
same place in the Town Hall building, ana
takes the same fixtures that Mr.. Cox had.
Mr.. Cox remains with Mr.. Moore for the
nresent and will be at his old post until the
new P. NJ, get the run of things.
The Railroad Co. delivers the mail from
the station to the Post Office free of charge
when the distance Is within 80 rods. Other
wise the government must furnish mail
carrier. This is one Of the points urged IN
favor of the office being kept where IL is.
How nice it would be il "Uncle Sam
would build us nice Post Office building.
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Public School Commencement.


Prof. Tharp has been fortunate in secur-
ing DR.. Mason, State President of Delaware
Christian Endeavor Society. to make the
address at theCommencement,w which vii be
held in the Opera House Friday night June
20. Dr. Mason is known to many of our
people and is fluent and pleasant speaker
especially devoted to the interest, of young
people. The commencement exercises will
be very pleasing, and since the Board of
Education feel 10th to draw on the treasury
for money to defray the necessary expenses
when money is SO scarce, it is hoped that
our people will make private contributions
- this fund so that the Commencement be
open free to all, and Prof. Tharp be relieved
of any financial kitty in the matter. The
expense is triffiing compared to the amount
that are expended in frivolties, and surely
we have men and women enough who are
sufficiently interested in the cause ofedu-
cation to render little monentary aid to
pay hall rent and expenses. The public
school teachers are the best friends of the
community. Let us show one appreciation
Of their work by aiding the commence
ment fund. Contributions will be received
by Prof. Tharp or any member of the
Board of Education.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02
NEW YORK Weekly Tribune
Middletown Transcript,
ONE DOLLAR.

present were deprived of that privilege
But everyone who heard Mr.. Moore was
deeply stirred with his earnest words to the
old warriors and his tribute to the memory
of the slain.
At the close of the service the company
with the band wagon full ofchlldren and
flowers visited each of the three cemeteries
and placed flowers and flags on the
graves of the brave men who died
for the their country.
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BRIEFS.

-Granulate sugar at Al cts. at Mrs. A S.
Adams.
-MILLINERY.-A revelation of 1.-The cor
rect in stylish head wear. We have the
newest of the new. and you will be apt to
say we have outstepped even our pro-
gressive past. Call and examine.
Mrs. A. NJ. MCKEE.
-FoR SALE.-Three thousand tomato
plants at 81 per thousand. Apply to
STROUD BROTHERS,
Beaston farm near Mt. Pleasant.
The New York Weekly Tribune and
the TRANSCRIPT for year, for only one dol
lar. Send your subscription at once.
WALL BRUsHEs.-We always lead them
all in Wall Brushes, for variety, excellence
of quality and low prices. G. T. HUKILL.
Go to Mrs. Payne's for bargains in
Children's hats for Children's Day,
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THE NATIONAL MANIA

The Game as Seen by the ''Cranks''
in Delaware-The M. A. A. Defeat
the Farmers 1.-THE Farmers
Wipe Out Townsend.
Middletown Athletic Association base
ball club defeated the Thomas Corner nine
here Decoration Day, in close and inter-
esting contest by the score of 13 to IL.
The NJ. A. A. put up very creditable game,
Bradley the left-hand pitcher for the home.
team succeeded in striking out 16 of the
Corners heavy batters. The following is
the score by innings:
Middletown ........1 2 20 x-13
Thomas Corner go. % l 2 0 0 1 3-11
Batteries, Middletown, Bradley and
Walker, Thomas Corner. West and Nc
Claim.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02


ticipants There were about thirty present
and the evening was spent in games and
various amusements. The young girls In
pretty evening costumes were very attrac-
tive, none more so than the winsome little
hostess.
Refreshments of ices, creams and cake
were served, and at late hour the COM
pany of happy young folks bade each other
a reluctant good night.
Those present were: Misses Mabelle Tay-
lor, Daisy Naudain, Dora Culbertson,
Beulah Crawford, Maria Nowland, Mabel
Derrickson, Julia Stats, Helen Price, Sallie
Jolls, Evelyn Kibler, Mary Dunning, Mary
Maxwell, Pauline Piser, Susie Parker, Liz
zie Parker and Jessie Cubertson; Messrs.
Willie Collins, Gray Taylor, Edgar Clark,
Reese Parker, Lou Naudain, Gilpin Massey,
Harry Johnson, Harry Ellison, Fred
Crouch, Norman Crouch, Harold Green,
Eddie Collins. Allen Mcdowell and James
Shallcross.
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Townsend Public schools.

The following names are found worthy
of special mention for attendance w ~e
tations and department for the mon'h oi
May: ,,,
HraH ScHooL-Nellie E. LYMAN mais
A. Hess, Lola E. Finley, Josie o'aa,s'
Ethel K. Boogs, Hanna Truax, Lew T.
I, Malonev. Walter c. Moffith, w. Moru-
mer smith. Roland R. Reynolds, David
Atwell, William c. Money, JohN
Frank Hess, Clarence Pritchard.
INTERMEDIATE Rova.-Gertruoe
son, Emma Hess, Bessie PDai''e' - -
savin, Tinley Scott, Willie Skegs'' '
Weldon, Daniel Naylor. .. rorn.
PRBMARY DEpARrMENT.-MyrIie IN. ~
send Margaret Townsend, ANNE ,Ts,.a. ma
Pearla shockley, Stella Lockermah' "'
Walls and Earl Shockley' -
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ODESSA FLASHES,

Perry Rose. ofWilmington. spent Sunda
in town.
Rev. X. /. Watkins went to Eastor
on Wednesday.
George Newman, of Mt Holly, N. j.,
visiting in town.
Misses sallie and May Enos viste
friends at Middletown on Saturday last
Miss Mcdowell, of Smyrna, who ha
been visiting Mr.. +. W. Long, has returne
home.
| A number from here attended the bas
ball games at Middletown and Townsen,
Decoration Day.
Miss Bessie Shape was the guest of Mis-
BERTHE Dickinson at "Fairview," near towr
part of this week.
w. B. Richardson, formerly with Baker
Bros, but now proprietor of canning
establishment at Crumpton, Nd, spent
part of this week at the Hotel de Lloyd
renewing old acquaintances.
Decoration Day passed very quietly here.
The members of Post No. A. G.. A. r. de-
corated the graves of their departed COM
rades in the cemeteries in town and also at
Drawers cemetery. In the afternoon
they held a camp fire at their hall. Quite
a number were present. Speaking by Rev.
r. |. Warkins, DR.. Corbit, Capt. Walker,
NJ. Gremminger and several others made
the time pass very pleasantly. Refresh
ments were served after which the men,
bers and friends adjourned; having all had
a very enjoyable time.
Odessa Public Schools.
The following pupils were reported to
the Board CT f lucltion for special COM
mendation for the month of Way:
HIGH ScHooL.-Bessie \. George, NJ.
Eta Rose, George c. Enos, Sadie Lord,
Joseph C. Eccles, Joseph W. Brown, George
C.. Gibson, William Townsend, R. w.
Foard, ]. w. Aspril, Frank Baker, Emma
Eccles, Maggie Stevens, Mary G. Pening-
ton.
Clarence Aspril, Earl
Davis, Blanche Reed
PRIMARY.--Kate Hahn. Marie Foard,
Joseph Heller, James Davis, Francis
Aspril, Hattie Dulin, William Taylor
Croft, Rosa Maem, Mary Bigenar,
Fred Stevens, Walter Keen.
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Base Ball Notes

Can the farmers" play ball (l3 to 81
Naylor of "Shoofy" nine is promising
young pitcher.
Bradley's curves proved to be puzzlers
for the Corner boys.
Wiest's home run at Townsend on We'd
nesday was corker.
Thomas Corner club has three of the
best out-fielders in the state.
Bud Lattomus caught fine game for
Townsend on Wednesday. As an all-round
player he is one of the best.
The "Shoofy" nine of Townsend, play
the NJ. A. A team this afternoon on the
grounds at Crawford and Catherine streets.
Game called at 8 o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02

-SPEcIAL:-Riding saddles for harvest.
Leather Nets. Lap Spreads. The best Hand
Made harness in the market for the money
Wholesale and retail. Call and see,
At J. c. PARKER
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02

An examination of candidates desiring
to enter Delaware College will be held at
Middletown, Del, on Tuesday, June 29th.
Candidates should present themselves at the
National Hotel not later than $50 a. m.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02

-JUsT RECEIyED!-A carload of Ice and
sye. now prepared to furnish Ice Creamin
arge Or sma II quantities at lowest marke
price, u A. Harmon Townsend, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02

Teachers examination will be held in
Middletown next Saturday.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02

The "shoofy" ofTownsend. atoned for
the downfall of the first club by defeating
the I'd nine of Middletown by score of 10
to 5 on Decoration Day. The game
abounded in quick, sharp and brilliant
fielding. Batteries for Townsend, Naylor
and Wells; for Middletown, Bradley, Nau-
dain and D. Holten.
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SOCIAL
EV ENTS
AND OTHER HAPPENINGS OF THE
WEEK IN AND AROUND TOWN.
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY
Young Folks Entertain-Pretty We'd
ding Over In Observation-Disclosures
towns New Post Master-Pubifc
School Commencement.

ST evening a num-
ber of the friends
and school mates
of Miss Hattie Bar
nard, gave her a
very delightfuls sur
prise party, on the
occasion of her
eighteenth birth
day. The affair was
very nicely arrang-
ed, and was much
a,io1-oI h~o11 nav
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02
NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERY.

An Adjourned Meeting I'm Forest
Church, Mfddletown.
At the adjourned meeting of the New
Castle Presbytery in Middietown, last Mon
day. Rev. Mr.. Sawyer. formerly pastor al
Odessa, was given a permit to withdraw
from the Presbyterian Church.
Pastoral relations we're also severed be-
tween Rev. Mr.. Thompson and the congre-
CATION of Olivet Church in Wilmington
Arrangements were completed for the in
stalation of Rev. Mr.. Russell to be the pas.
tor at Lewes and Rehobeth, June 10. Rev.
L. A, Oates, of Delaware City will preside
and preach the sermon. Rev. F. II. Moore
will deliver the charge to the pastor and
Rev. Mr.. Bunstein will give the charge to
the people
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02
THOMAS CORNER vs.. TOWNSEND.

The Townsend Base Ball Club was de-
feated by the Thomas Corner nine at
Townsend, Decoration Day. Davis started
in 10 do tie pitching for Townsend but was
wild and retired in the second inning in
favor of Stradley. The features of the
game were the home run of West and the
fielding of the farmers" "Our Boys
wasn't in it." Batteries for Thomas Cor
ner, West and M'Clain; for Townsend,
Davis, stradley and Lattomus. Following
is the score by innings:
R. H. E.
Thos' Corner. BE-. s. 2OOO24 o-13 10 6
Townsend. .....0 0 4 4 90 0 % II -
Struck out Davis 1, Stradley 13, West S;
Base on Balls Stradley 1, West 2; Hit by
pitched ball, Davis 2, Stradley 1, West 8.
Umpires. Watts and Walker.
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DRAWERS PULPIT VACANT.
Resolutions Adopted bv the Congrega-
tional Meeting-A Tribute to
Mr.. Sawyer.

Mr.. Sawyer.
ODESSA, MAY 9th, 1894
Drawyer's Presbyterian Church held O
Congregational meeting this day with L. G.
Vandegrift, Chairman and ]. H. George,
Secretary.
Mr.. d. w. Corbit, of the Committee on
Finance, reported that if all members paid
up to July 1st. ample means would be forth
coming to pay the pastor.
The pastor, the Rev. R. A. Sawyer having
rendered his resignation, it was ordered that
D. W. Corbit be the Commissioner, with
Harry G. Whittock as alternate to unite
with the pastor, in asking Presbytery to
dissolve the relation existing between the
pastor and the Church.
In view of the above facts Mr.. ]. C. Cor
bit moved that the resignation of Mr.. Saw
yer be accepted, which motion prevailed.
In the evening. Mr.. D. w. Coroit, offered
the following resolutions
Resolved, Ist, That in accepting the
resignation of our pastor, the Rev. r. A.
Sawyer. We wish to place upon record some
expressions of the deep regret, and profound
soIrow WHICH THIS severance OF our pastoral
relations brings upon us.
ResotUed, ed, That we would hereby ex-
press our appreciation of Mr. Sawyer's
many noble traits of character and our
strong desire, that the blessing of God, and
the Holy Spirit may attend him and his
family throughout their future lives
Resolved, Sd. That the members of this
Congregation extend to Mr.. Sawyer their
heartfelt thanks for his uniform kindness
toward each individual member, for his
sincere sympathy in all our joys and trials,
for his broad Christ-like charity and de-
votion to the work set before him, and for
the signal ability and scholarship he has
shown in preaching the word of God and
teaching us the way of Life.
The above were unanimously adopted.
L. G. VANDEGRIFT, Chairman.
Attest
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-02

J. HI. GEoRGK, Secretary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-04

better feeling had by no means van
ished with Yesterdays market reaction
today's market was evidence. Business
was again more active than has lately
been the rule. and prices. especially for
the granger stocks. closed higher The
stock market is often a harbinger of
industrial conditions generally, and 1t
would not be rash 10 surmise that the
same conditions are now beginning TO
rule in the outside business world. a
conviction namely that we have at last
touched botteHa." and that on the new
basis OF economy. there is chance for
revived and profitable activity. @-s
The Total Sale. of stocks
today were 1880 shares. Including
American Sugar. $500; Burlington.
$500; Chicago Gas. 2, 800: Distilfng ami
Cattle Feeders. 1900; General Electric.
1000: Louisville 81 Nashville, $500:
Reading. 500: Rock Island. 1.500; 81
Paul, 10. 600; " Western Union ?, IOD. =
SIoeks-CIosing.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-04
New York Produ,e.

NEW YORK. March 3.-Flour-Re-
ceipts. 20. 500 bbls; experts. Is. 200 hbls;
sales. $500 packages; the early steadi-
ness liz wheat induced fair buying OF
winter straights and spring patents, but
at the close demand fell of and the
market weakened. City mill patents,
81 1584.35; winter patents, S3.350S. so:
city mill clears. S3.55(63.60: winter
stFaights. s.. Tot63. 05; Minnesota patents,
IS 50GS.95 winter extras. S2GS2. SO;
Minnesota bakers. S2.550S. 60; winter
low grades, Sl.6o@2. 20: spring low
grades, 81 .609LS5; spring extras, 81. 80
g2.40: rye flour steady: superfine,
-. 1902. IS; fancy, S2.6592. 80; buck
wheat -four more active, g 25@
$50; safes, 225 bags. Buckwheat
dull: state. 6S(07oc; Canadian ex-
bond, 65t06Sc. Cornmeal steady.
yellow Western. 81 49t02. 10; brandy
wine, $40. Rye duh. Barley dull; No.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-04
ARTICLES

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour
steady. Wheat-No. spring, 573se;
No. spring, 5SLze; No. red, 5Tssc.
Corn-No. 2. 3455zc. Oats-No. ,, zoe:
No. white, 3l11z(G31$zc; No. white.
5U2<@315zc. Rye-No. ,. 4Ge. Barley
No. ,, nominal; No. 3, 44(952c: Ne. !,
43G4Sc- FlaXseed-No. !. S13eG1 81.
Timothy Seed-Prime, S4.l5. Mess Pork
Per bbl. Sll.650IL7O. Lard-Per 100
lbs. S7(67.021z. Short Ribs Sides {ioosel,
SO. 10(a6.I5. Shoulders - Dry salted
(boXed}, $6.2596.5o. Sides-Short clear
(boxeda, S6.75a7. l251z. Whisky-Distill-
ers' finished goods, per gal. Sl.l5.
Sugars unchanged: cut loaf. 5.42c;;
graduated, 4.6Sc: standard "a. F" !. 55c.
Corn-NO.3 yellow. SIC. Receipts-Flour,
11.00o bbls; wheat. 5000 bu; corn, 345,-
coo bu; oats. 267. coo bu; rye, 6,000 bu;
barley, $4,000 bu. Shipments-Flour,
10000 bbls; wheat. 1900 bu: corn.
$4,000 bu; oats. 154.0 coo bu: rye. LOCO
bu; barley. 17.000 bu. On the prod
uce exchange today the butter mar
ket was dull; cIeameTies, 1St823c;
dairies. 1z02Oc. Eggs weak; strictly
fresh. l5c.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-04
S. H. Wood Produce Co.
GRAIN BROKERS.
sl3-9i5 Guaranty Lean RuIiinu.
MINNEAP0LIS.
We guarantee customers against loss
who buy wheat at present low prices.
Minneapolis Markets.

Wheat was little easier. Cables were
easier. ClearaneeS were larger for the
week. but, as il was mostly old business
and little new business was reported,
they had no Strengthening effect. The
weather was mild over winter wheat
country. but indications were for mod.
crate cold wave Monday. MAY closed
4tgssc lower and July re lower than
Friday. Range OF prices:
Observation-Disclosures SlIe: highest, 5sLe:
lowest. 5S14e; closing. 5SIZc.
May-Opening. 5S4c; highest. 5s5ke:
lowest, sig closing, Sc.
July-Opening. 595sc: highest. 5osc:
lowest. sex 9592sc; closing, 5gs5c.
On Trac * No. l hard, 62e: No. 1
northern. 6oc; No. northern 5S5Sc.
Some Sample Sales - No. l hard.
TO arrive. 10000 bu. 62e: No. hard. l
ear. 62S<e: No l northern. cars. 60lSc:
No l northern. 20 cars. 601lc: No. /
northern. Is cars. Zoe; No. northern.
1 cars, 59l<c; No. / northern, TO arrive.
II cars, 60e; No. northern. car. Sc:
No. northern, Z cars. 59e: No. 2
northern, 4 ears, 5914c; No. northern.
poorly graded, car, 605<e; Ne. north
ern. o. l., 8 caTs, 5SSzc.
Observation-Disclosures. lT4.20o bu: corn.
1890 bu: oats. S. 120 ba; barley, 40
ba; rye, $50 bu; hay, 20 tons.
Shipped - Wheat. 16,OS0 bu: corn.
$3.50 bu: oats, 9. go bu; barley, 2 16e
bu: fax. $40 bu; -four, s., $50 bbis; mill
stgifS. l. 49, toms
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-04
Duluth Wheat,

DULUTH. Mimi. March g. - Wheat
lost &c today; 1t opened &c above yes
terday. but declined ar once, losing &c
in the first hour. Trading was mostly
in May. Stocks viii show an increase
of %. COO bu. The close was duh, &c
decline for cash and March. and 35e
for futures.
Close: No. 1 northern. cash, seize;
March, 56S4c: May. 605sc; July, 62e; 10
arrive. 6oc: No. 2, $3.50.
Receipts-Wheat, 55.572 bu; ship
ments. wheat. 1921 bu: oats, 1900 bu !;
barley, l.576 bu; cars wheat inspected
in, "a: corn, IS: year ago. wheat, 80.