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Middletown transcript., 1894-03-10
MISSIONARY DAY.

As had been previously announced, las
Sunday was Missionary day at the Metho
dist Church.
! The day was balmy and spring-iike and
though the roads were bad, yet large mum,
bers from the country Joined the people, oi
town in the very delightful service. The
church was modestly and appropriately
decorated. The homes and places where
the Missions of the Methodist Church are
located with the membership of each OF
these mission fields with appropriate scrip
ture NOTES. The floral collection was
tasteful and beautiful in the extreme.
The pastor after some pertinent remarks
in reference to our obligations to 'go or
send" received the contributions and offer
ings Of those present which aggregated a
handsome advance, over the collection Of
last year. The singing Of the hymns
Jesus Shall Reign" From Greenland 8
Icy Mountains" "Watchman What of the
Night" and "O'er the Gloomy Hills Of
Darkness" tended to inspire every heart
with the missionary spirit. Though there
had been some apprehension because Of
the financial stringency that the offerings
might not reach the amount of last year.
But wheu the amounts were added up and
and it was found to be in excess of the
year previous everybody was delighted and
an invitation was extended to the congre-
CATION to attend the Sabbath school in the
afternoon. The school met promptly on
time and after rehearsing some of the
hyms to be sung at the anniversary in the
evening, an inter1nission ofa half hour
was given for the classes to arrange their
collections and make out their reports.
These being passed into the hands of the
financial secaetary so that full report of
all the classes might be made. The exer-
cises in the evening drew large congrega-
ton many being compelled to stand through
the entire service and some were compelled
to go home being unable to get seats.
The school never sang better and with
greater zest. The new singing books used
for the first time convinced everyone that
the committee had made no mistake in
their selection. The music and hymns are
superior in every respect and will be
source of profit and entertainment for
months.
The committee on program acted wisely
in all their selections in having the recita-
tions and hymns full of the Missionary
spirit
The memorial service was impressive-A
brief paper upon the Christian life and
character of two scholars, Mary Devereaux
and Bertha S. Roberts who had died during
the year was read. A most beautiful and
tender tribute was paid to each, after which
q quartete was sung by w. Vansant, Miss
Allie Mckee, DR.. Bernard and Miss Brad
ford, "Our Heavenly Home" The little
folks acquitted themselves with great credit
and too much cannot be said in praise of
the part of they rendered in the exercises
of the evening. The representations of the
different nations and the pathetic appeal
made for the light of the Gospel was an OBJ
ject lesson that will linger i'll the mind of
every thoughtful person. Tong Ben, who,
while here was a member of the shool
represented China, and his presence and
words of appreciation spoken in broken
English was touching and impressive.
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TOWNSEND TOPICS.
Mr.. Bratton is out again.

Mr.. Bratton is out again.
Miss Viva Smith is visiting friends il
Lebanon, Del.
Miss Mollie Moore, of near Port Penn, i
visiting Mrs. E. G. Finley.
Mr.. Daniel Salmon has been confined tt
his home several days with rheumatism.
George H. Collins, of Wilmington spent
Sunday and Monday with friends in town
Rev R. l. Watkins and wife and little
Helen, spent Wednesday at the parsonage
Rev. F. F. Carpenter has announced the
change in the evening services from
o'clock to 7:30.
Cornelius J. Scott and wife. of Galena,
spent Wednesday in town, the guests of
James T, Taylor.
Miss Delaney Dockerty, of Wilmington.
and Miss May Webb. of near Delaware City,
are the guests of Mrs. l. Prtchard.
Appoquinimink Castle K. G. E., has
of J. ]. Simpson, one of their deceased
brethern.
Thomas Wells has greatly improved the
appearance of his barber shop by giving it a
new coat of paint and by pleacing large
lamp in front
Mrs. Herman Roe and Mrs, D. B. Malo-
ney were elected as delegates to attend the
State Sunday School Convention to be held
on the 18th and 10th in Wilmington.
George n. Watts has taken the lead this
year in the annual moving, having moved
this week from Gray street to the dwelling
on Commerce street owned by the Lewis
heirs
Captain Virgins has contracted for the
machinery for roller mill which will be
run by steam. He is now remodeling a
part of his creamery building for that
purpose.
Abram Haoden's horse became frightened
on Tuesday and ran into .hitching post
on Main street and broke out the shafts
ilOiil NdSOIl. lliC
was caught before it had done itself any
injury.
The Chautauqua Circle met at the parson-
age ON Tuesday evening, The members are
look forward to a trip to Wilmington on the
10th for the purpose of hearing Bishop
Vincent deliver his lecture Tom and His
Teachers"
John Morris and his bride moved on
Wednesday to farm near Smyrna which
will be their new home, we regret their re-
moval from this vicinitity. William Bayne
has moved to the farm vacated by Mr..
Morris
The Experience meeting" which was
held on Friday evening of last week, for
the purpose of reporting on the church
organ fluid was quite success, considering
the times The full amount reported was
$500. A literary programme was given
in connection with it, under the leadership
of Prof. Roe, which added somewhat to the
enjoyment of those present. The reports
or exeriences were varied and spicy, some
were given in rhyme. The new organ has
been ordered and we expect to have it in a
short time.
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is the program;
BRIEFS.

-FoR RENT.-Our Nos. and 4 Stores
possession given March 25th, at
REYNOLDS & Cos.
Still ON DEcK.-George w. Jackson,
for Coroner of New Castle County.
Try the Manhattan Laundry, E. B.
Rice, Agent. Cuffs, cents; Collars, 2 cents,
and Shirts, 10 cents. Finest work ever seen
in Middletown. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Leave your Linen at Rices early Monday
morning.
We are receiving new Spring Dress
Goods, Ginghams. etc., every day. Five
new colorings in Dress Patterns, % cents per
yard. S. NJ. REYNOLDS d Co.
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DELAWARE CITY.

Mrs. John Beck is i'll.
Mrs H. C. johannes was in Philadelphia
his week.
The. Won Culin Incubator Factory is run
ming at full force.
Mrs. Alex. FARRELL has been ill, bnt is
now convalescent.
Rev. Mr.. Gassner visited friends in Chesa
peake City this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Won Culin visited friends in
Philadelphia this week
Mrs George Foard is visiting her son
Howard in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Charles Bright, of Wilmington, is
visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. W. Webb, of New Castle, is the
guest of Mrs. H. c johannes.
Miss Emma Frempt has returned from a
protracted visitin Philadelphia.
The steamer Major Reybold resumes her
usual trips on Monday the 18th.
Mrs. William Price who has been quite
sick for two weeks, is recovering.
Base ball has come again-along with the
beautiful spring weather and-the frogs
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church
expect to nave a Clipping Party in the
near future.
The Robinson House has changed hands
recently. Mr.. Heathers, of Milford, is the
present proprietor.
The program for the Easter music by the
choir of Christ Church, assisted by Mr..
Andrew Brown, of New Castle, is fine one.
Herring fishing is quite brisk in the locks
and several boats are fishing in the river.
Mr.. James Sadler is making extensive prep
arations for the season down the bay.
Rev. Mr.. Hammond, of Wilmington
preached in Christ Church on Tuesday
evening. Rev. Mr.. Miller will officiate in
the same church next Tuesday evening.
The spirit seems to be moving" a good
many of our town people. Houses are
changing occupants readily, although the
regular moving time has not yet arrived.
C. NJ. Gaylord has instituted a Loan As
sociation in Delaware City. The company
know as the National Home Building and
Loan Association, is located in Blooming
ton, Ill.
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PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. CaZfer Entertain
Number of Friends.
Ouite recherche event was the Progress

Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Cazier Entertain
Number of Friends.
Quite recherche event was the Progress
sive Euchre Party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob B. Cazier, at their home, Mount
Vernon Place." near Kirkwood, on Friday
evening last. Twenty couples were present.
The gentlemen were presented with button
ieres of violets as they entered. The large
drawing presented an animated ap-
pearance. The varied tints of the ladies
gowns, diversified by clusters of beautiful
fowers-roses, daffodils, fresh orange bios.
SONS from Florida-gave to the scene a
brilliant effect that will long be remembered.
The only prize of the evening, magni-
fcent bouquet of La France and American
Beauty roses, was won by Mrs. J. Frank
Eliason. An additional feature was a
Button sewing and needle threading" con-
test, in which the bachelors were winners OF
course. A sumptuous banquet was served
at midnight and as each guest departed
they were handed box of choice bon bons
and confections D. B. Jones, of Whining
ton, caterer.
The hostess was becomingly attired i'll old
rose satin, Duchess lace and diamonds; Mrs.
John C. Stuckert, black satin and diamonds;
Mrs. j. Frank Eliason, black satin and lace
Mrs. C. E. Pool, canary crepe, lace effects;
Mrs. Della Green, black silk; Mrs. Julia
Cam, steel silk, black trimmings; Mrs. R.
T. Cam, Jr., blue silk; Mrs. Janvier Woods,
black silk and jet; Mrs. James P. Ford,
cream and brown; Miss May Clayton, white
silk; Miss Della Clayton, blue silk; Miss
Edna Cazier, blue with grey trimmings;
Miss Frances Cann, fetching gown of lemon
silk, blue velvet trimmings; Miss Name
green and gold; Miss Alice
Eliason, red silk and lace; Miss Name
Rothwell, black and red trimmings; Miss
Annie Lynch, black silk; Miss Lena Cam,
black silk; Miss Mary Powick, black silk
and olive; Messrs. ]. B. Cazier, J. G. Stuck
ert, James P. Ford, J. Frank Eliason, c. E.
Pool, Janvier Woods, C. NJ. Riley, William
Janvier, F. G. Sutton, Edgar Clayton, R. I.
Cam, Jr., Clayton Cam, William Veasey.
Merritt Paxson and Eugene Paxson.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Miss Laura Coleman is visiting her sister
in Chester. Pa.
Some of our farmers are busy plowing
their ground for corn.
William Lewden, of Wilmington, spent
part of this week in town.
Miss Katharine Ferguson spent this week
with her parents in Ceclton.
Our fishermen are busy getting their
boats and nets ready for fishing.
Milton s. Harper spent Saturday of last
week with friends in Wilmington.
Master Harry Budd, of Cecilton, is visit.
ing his cousin, Byron Bouchell, Jr.
1t is rumored that several weddings will
take place in our town in the near future.
Mrs. S. E. Dushane has returned from an
entended visit to relatives in Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. J Polk Steele were enter
tanned by relatives in Cecilton on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Barwick, and
daughter spent Tuesday with relatives in
Middletown.
Miss Helen Naudain and friend Miss
Wright, of Middletown, were guests, of
friends in town on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reed and Miss Rena
and Thomas Reed of Philadelphia, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed on Sun
day.
The work on the locks was finished on
Sunday morning last and the boats were
locked through at noon, and are now run
ming on their regular time
Extra meetings, under the leadership of
Rev. Charles P. Mallery, of West Farms
Presbyterian Church during this week.
The holy communion will be administered
in that church tomorrow morning, and
all the members are requested to be present
John Milbourn, farmer residing near
this town, died on Saturday night of last
week, in his 5Sth year. His funeral took
place on Wednesday at his late residence in
Back Creek Neck, interment at Bethel
cemetery. He leaves a widow and
three children
Rev. George S. Gassner, of Christ Church,
Delaware City, preached in the Church of
the Good Shepherd on Wednesday evening.
The Right Rev. Forbes Adams, Bishop of
the Diocese of Easton will preach in that
church tomorrow evening at 7:3O o'clock.
All are invited.
One of our farmers, residing near town,
put his horse to his carriage on Saturday
last to come to town to do his markiting.
He had basket containing ten dozen eggs
which he left in the barnyard until he was
ready to ride. but when he got ready he
found the basket in its place but the eggs
were missing, and one of his horses had
enjoyed good meal off of the ten dozen
eggs.
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-Shriver.
Fortner Apologies.

Samuel Fortner, of Blackbird, was ar
raigned before United States Commissioners
Smith at o'clock this afternoon, upon the
charge of sending an obscene letter through
the mail to Mrs. Samuel Warren, of Mid
dietown.
He was held in $500 bail for court. Pre-
vious to the hearing Fortner apologized
amply to Mrs. Warren, and the case may
not be pushed.
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of beautiful anthem by the choir and the
stb annual meeting was at an end. This
meeting was acknowledged to be the most
interesting OF all, there being larger dele
CATION and more enthusiasm than ever
before.
1T especially worthy Of mention that all
places of the church were represented
among the delegates, and side by side with
the mothers and grandmothers in Israel
were the children of the household, each
taking an active and interesting part IN
the days program.
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Total Sl0f-4o SiUi. 90 SctZot
Cash Contributions. 257S 1881
Grand Total, $l6O24 $i26 50 $3.50 63

This amount together with the church
collection in the morning of $4,000 and a
1926. 90 making total of $79l .63.
The amour t raised by the woman Foreign
Socity S5O0O And the sum Of 165.0O in
cash and supplies by the Women's Home
Society Maker the grand total for the year
from all sources 1005.63. A part of this has
been expended in our own community and
has been the means of relieving much
distress and want.
The day closed amid expressions of joy be-
cause of the great success of the cause Of
missions.
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est their hearts, and it is well-known fact
that there is no movement for the uplift OF
humanity that does not engage the best
energies of our best women.
In response to the invitation of the Mid
dletown Auxiliary the Woman's Home
Missionary Society of the Wilmington NJ.
f. Conference, held its annual meeting in
the NJ. L. Church of this town on Thursday.
The occasion was one Of the most delight
ful events in the history of the church.
Tie ladies having made every preparation
for the comfort and pleasure of these guests,
were deeply gratifed at the members who
came, and their evident appreciation of the
occasion,
The church was very tastefully decorated
with blooming plants and cut flowers, and
over the pulpit stand the words Welcome
w. II. NJ. S." artistically arranged greeted
the eyes of every one who entered the door.
There were lis delegates who arrived on
the Oil A. NJ train, and as they with an
escort from the local society wended their
way to the church, it was evident that the
interest in the cause of home missionary
work is not wanting, for earnest zeal was
stamped OH the faces of that throng OF
godly women.
The morning devotional exercises were
lead by Mrs r. H. Matlack. The familiar
hymns, the prayers and the scripture, that
beautiful 121 Psalm, followed by little
bible talk from Mrs Matlack, could but
inspire all hearts, and the sancitifying in
fuences of that first hour pervaded the
whole meeting.
After the devotional exercises, Mrs. N. NJ.
Browne, Conference President, took the
chair. as a presiding officer, Mrs. Browne
has few peers her ease and grace of manner
and charming personnel, were never more
anparent than Oh this occasion. In brief
address she made strong appeal to the
members for greater devotion to the work,
urging the necessity for greater spirituality
in the individual life, saying 'the success OF
life is measured by the harmony that
exists between its ideals and its attain
ments."
After the seating of the delegates, Mrs.
Sylvia A. Burris, President of the Middle
town Society, extended greetings to the
visiting delegates, and in few well-chosen
words made all welcome. Her reference to
tho work and aim of the Home Missionary
Society. and her plea for the maintenance
f ,ha christian home in our fair land was
very telling.
Mrs. Louisa Moore, in behalf Of the
,voman's Foreign Missionary Society also
gave greeting in her own pleasing way
which was followed by response from
Mrs T. B. Quigg, Of North East. At the
otosa Of her address, Mrs. Quigg made q
yerv nordonab,e personal reference, and hel
,rasence was all the more appreciated when
= vas learned that the 10th anniversary Of
ber marriage occurred that day, and hel
sturo1 desire was to spend the day with the
BRIDEGROOM of two score years ago.
for singing, "Blest Be the Tie Thai
D;,5s j and the reading of the minutes o.
.ho last meeting by the Secretary, Mrs
washington Hastings, beautiful Duet
..Asbamed Of Jesus" was sung by Mrs
,11o Iewcll and Mrs. Mary Gee. To heal
hat one song was rich reward for attend
ing the meeting.
Ers Henry c. Robinson, Conference
r-aaarrer cave the following report;
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Mild as a Lamb.

The lamb-like behavior of March for the
past few days brought everybody out of
doors who could get there, and turned the
feminine thought in the direction of some
thing light in the way of wrap and some
thing bright in the way of bonnet.
Winter coats became oppressive and furs
looked out of place.
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Townsend Public Schools.

The following comprise the Roll of Honor
for the month of February, for attendance,
recitations and department, in the High
School Department: First Cass.-Mark NJ.
Stats, 80; Archie Finley, 9S; Mary A. Hess,
9S; Walter c. Moffitt, 9S; Jay C. Davis, 81;
Ethel K Boggs, 81; William G. Money, 96!
Mortimer Smith, sc; William Naylor, SO
Ella Maloney, 50; Bernice .Shockley. 95
Lola A. Finley, 95l, Nina G Scott. Second
Class.-Eima NJ. Finley, 94; Clarence Prit-
chard, 951; Lizzie Lockerman, 95. Third
Class.-Hannah Wright, 96; Hannah Truax,
80; Frank Hess, 95.
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Closing Ont Sale,

The public sale Of w. R. Reynolds will
take place on Saturday March 18th, at $50
o'clock, A. NJ. This is an opportunity for
those in need of anything in the harness
line to buy new goods. Everything will be
sold, as he intends to close out Immediately
to embark in other business.
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Train wrecker Sent up for Five Years

Train Wrecker Sent up for Five Years.
Micheal Burns, indicated for attempting
to wreck a train on the Philadelphia, Viii.
mington, & Baltimore railroad by placing
an obstruction of pig iron on the track was
tried Tuesday in the Delaware connty
court at Media, convicted and sentenced to
five years Imprisonment.
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CT Anua,s (sb,,rob

At the special Lenten Service to be held
OH Friday, March 10th, the Rev. G. w
Dame, of Smyrna. will preach. Service
begins at 7.30 P. NJ, All persons will be
welcomed.
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Woodland School.

The following named pupils have reached
the general average of 80 per cent. or above
for the month ending February 2sth, 1894
Robert Morgan, Eddie Morgan, Harry Dol
son, Eugene Racine, James Donahoe.
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Opening!

On Saturday, March II, Miss Margaret
and Lydia Echenhofer will open fashion,
able Millinery Store, on the corner Of Main
and Cass Streets. We bespeak for them
liberal share of the public patronage.
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Unclaimed Letters

List of unclaimed letters remaining in the
Middletown Post Office which can be had
by saying they are advertised N. III.
Brown, Mrs. Lizzie Brown, alexander
Green, c. E. Hemslep, G. P. Prettyman.
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u
- -0 Tnmo L. weldin' Conference secre-
MIS- sore highly interesting report which Mcl
was listensa nid "the .t objects Of the W; H. M;
! Weldln snIist s and organize the efforts efforts Of
,, IS 10 women of our church IN Dehail e oi
christian ~ and destitute women and child, child,
the needy s1 sections Of our country wit without a.t
rem OF an az Of race" The society mas peen
distinellom eAaoaoe over ls years, and numbers
in existence ,en1 auxliaries, with an aggregate
2.2ol Local Of s,seO Her report Of the
memDe'1I member, meeting at Toledo ' was Of Of grea. as
National ond charmingly given, as was
indeed the Wlv Secretary, is truly the right
the ooni - the right place. ~. -
There 5. i Mckee, was much appreciated; lated
Miss A.ts birdike voice was never nsrha rha
to = better Women aasf Of the Pacific Coast" BY
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AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

The Middletown Athletic AsSocfa-
tion's Entertainments.
The Middletown Athletic Association
will give an entertainment in the Opera
House, on Friday evening, March 18th.
With the assistance of James G. Crowley,
Dutch comedian, Of the Kickapoo Indian
Company, the entertainment will doubtless
be success. Admission 10, 20 and 80 cents
Reserved seats now on sale at Ietherbury's
hardware store, or by any member of the
Association.
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A Correction.

The Townsend creamery paid 81 cents for
February milk instend of 80 cents as was
mentioned in last week issue.
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ENTHUSIASTIC
CONVENTION
TIE LARGEST MEETING EVER
HELD.
VERY ENCOURAGING REPORTS
Woman's Home Missionary Society
of tho Wilmington Conference
Holds its Annual Meeting in Be-
thesda NJ. f. Church.

MEMS meetings ale
of such frequent
occurrance now-a-
days that it is no
longer an occasion
of surprise to find
a hundred or more
interested in a COM
mon cause coming
together to give
and receive counsel
in whatever line of
,rorl- that lies near
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Weddings of the Week.


Mr.. Benjamin F. Gallagher and Miss
Maggie NJ. Ramer were quietly married at
the NJ. E. Parsonage Tuesday evening, by
the Rev. N. NJ. Browne. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gallagher will reside on the Vail farm,
about one mile east of town.
Brynes-Shriver.
"Willowgroye Mill' the home Of Mr.. f..
H. Clothier presented bright appearance
on Thursday evening, the occasion being
the marriage of Robert Bry.es and Miss
Annie L. Shriver. The Rev. n. NJ. Browne
performed the ceremony. Only few rela-
tives and friends were present. After the
ceremony all were invited into the dining
room where sumptuous repast had been
prepared for the occasion, after which all
departed for their homes wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Brynes happy welded life.
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The TRANSCRIPT 81 Per Year in Advance.