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Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
DELAWARE CITY.
Capt. Eugene Reybold is i'll.

Capt. Eugene Reybold is i'll.
Mrs. F. T. Eagle was in town on Sunday.
Miss Nellie Swan has returned from
Stanton.
Mr.. w. Hibshman visited Philadelphia
this week.
Miss Annie Hunter spent Thursday in
Philadelphia.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. gave an entertain
ment last night.
Miss A. c. Ogle is visiting her cousin
Miss Eagle in New Castle.
Jacob Frempts health is improving
since his return to Delaware City.
William Vail, of Phoenixville, Pa, is
visiting friends in this neighborhood.
Miss Lidie Bradway and Miss NJ. Boul.
den stayed over Sunday in Delaware City.
Mrs. William Robinson, of Wilmington.
has been visiting friends in Delaware City,
The Daughters of the King met on Mon
day evening at the residence of Miss Hun
ter.
Miss Annie Schunder who has been Wis
iting her sister in Philadelphia has re-
turned home.
Rev. G. S. Gassner attended the meeting
OF St. Andrews brotherhood in Wilmington
on Monday evening.
Miss Laura Dunlap who has been spend.
ing several weeks in Philadelphia and
Wilmington has returned home.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
s. M. REYNOLDS d CO,

For thirty years we have endeavored and
think we have succeeded, in successfully
catering to the wants of our town folks as
well as the people in the surrounding
neighborhood. Your attention for a few
moments.
Save your car fare to the city These prices
will help you.
Royal Worcester Vaces and Jugs, 30 and
60 cents; tinted Rose Bowls, 80 cents; an
immense line of decorated Cups and saucers
from 20 to so cents. Bread and Butter
plates. new fad, - cents each; Fruit
Saucers, decorated, 10, - and IS cents each.
Colored Glass Flower Baskets, 90, 25 and 80
each. Decorated Salts and Peppers, 10 cents
each. Lemonade sets, S1.OO, 81 so and 81. 75,
Etched Glass Water Bottles rs cents; Etched
Tumblers 85 cents and $1.OO.
Lamps. Banquet Lamps, the very best
burners and materials used in the constrc-
ton; solid brass with handsome silk shade.
1895 to $50; Banquet nickle Lamps with
decorated porcelain shades, $500; nickle
Dining or Library Lamps. complete, $500.
All these lamps have attached the patent
lift for lighting without removing the Chin
ney. Examine our swinging kitchen lamp,
complete, $1.00.
Candies, Nuts and Fruits. A complete
assortment of mixed candies, stick candies,
chocolates and Taffies, ranging in price
from the 5 cent mixture, guaranteed pure, to
the finest French novelties at 40 cents per
pound. A dozen prices between. Grenade
English Walnuts and Princess Almond:
paper shells, 20 cents per pound; But
ternuts, 10 cents; Peanuts, cents a Quart,
Florida Oranges, Is, IS, 20, % and 25 cents
per dozen; Bananas, Is cents per dozen;
Figs, 10 and Is cents per pound; Raisins,
5, 10, II and 15 cents per pound; Seedless
Raisins. 10 cents per pound; Citron, IL
cents. clean Currantsy. three pounds for 20
cents.
Mems goods. The latest novelties in
Shirts, Collars, Cuffs. Fancy bosom Shirts,
link Cuffs, $1.00; white Collars, twenty
styles, 2 for 25 cents; link Cuffs, Is cents;
laundried white Shirts, linen bosoms, rs
cents to $3.50.
Notions. ladies' embroidered Handker-
chiefs, 5 to As cents; embroidered silk
Handkerchefs, 8 cents or 8 for 25 cents;
mems silk Handkerchiefs, so cents.
You ara always welcome to our store.
You can find under one roof almost any,
thing you desire, either nseful or orna-
mental. Room for your robes and wraps.
Store open until O'Clock.
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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FOR THE FARMER BOY.
A Free Course in College Tor the Spec
fal Benefit of our Young Agricul-
turaIiSt.

A Free Course in College Tor the Spec
fal Benefit of our Young Agricul-
turaIist.
During the past three or four years many
of the State Colleges in different parts of
the country have offered courses of in
struction in Agriculture extending through
the winter months.
Many farmers, sons have by this means
have been enabled to spend some of the
comparatively leisure time of that season
in gaining knowledge of some subjects
directly connected with their own calling.
A course of this kind was establish ed
last winter in Delaware College and met
with so much success that we wish to call
the attention of our readers to it now that
it is about to be reopened.
The term begins on January End and the
instruction covers such branches of know
ledge as Agriculture, Horticulture, Diseases
of Plants, Veterinary Science, Entomology
and Botany. All are taught in as practical
manner as possible, with view toward
their direct bearing on everyday farm
life.
The course is free to all and detailed in
formation may be received by sending to
Prof w. II. Bishop at Newark, who will
be glad to answer any questions concerning
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CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Miss Nellie E. Boulden is visiting Will
mington friends.
Miss Alma Bouchelle returned on Tues
day from an extended visit in Whining.
ton.
| John NJ. Reed, ST., and Miss Florence
Reed spent part of this week in Philadel-
| phia.
Charles Palmer, of Mexico, Mex, was
the guest of Mrs. James Boulden part of
| last week.
onr merchants are making a very fine
display of goods for the holidays and re-
port as having good trade thus far.
Mrs. Rebecca Palmer, who has been visit
ing her niece, Mrs. James Boulden, has re-
turned to her home in Trenton, NJ.
Mrs. William Sparks and Miss Anna
Shultz. of 81 Georges, were entertained at
Harry BouchelPs on Saturday and Sunday
last.
Mrs. Harry Bouchelle and daughters re-
turned on Saturday from a visit to her
sister, Mrs William Boulden, residing near
Middletown.
At this writing, no clue has as yet been
optalned to the whereabouts of the horse
and buggy belonging to Harry Howard,
which was stolen from town on Tuesday
night last
The fair and supper held in the Masonic
Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings of
last week under the auspices of the Pres
byterian Sunday school, was a great sue
cess over $45 being made clear of all ex-
penses.
We are row living in hopes that the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal will be
taken to form part of the line of tie pro-
posed great inland ship canal. 1t is thought
that. this route would give the greatest fa-
cility to commerce and would be best
adapted for national defense, The cost of
widening and deepening this canal has
been estimated at nearly S., OOO, 900, and to
be p feet deep and 17S feet wide at low
water and 100 feet wide at the bottom.
Fred Bieswanger, son of John Beiswanger,
proprietor of the Bakery, was startled,
while baking, by hearing strange noises in
the warehouse belonging to Byron Bou-
chelle, which is in the yard adjoining the
bakery. He at once made his way to the
door of the warehouse but before be reached
it, he was surprised by seeing a man, evil
dent.y q robber, fleeing from him and
scaled the fence at the back of the yard.
Fred, having great presence of mind at
this time, placed his full weight against the
warehouse door. thinking that should there
be a second man, he would have him
Gagged, until aid should come to
him. The family of Mr.. Bouchelle was
aroused as soon as possible but found the
frs. man gone and no second one to be
found, twenty-five pounds of lard, a lard
firkin aud quantity of flour were among
the goods that were solen.
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LITTLE LOCALS.

There will be Christmas celebration
at Armstrong; Chapel during Christina
week.
You need not expect to get things fire.
in this world, Something for nothing is no
business.
There is. no better way to bnild up
local trade than by advertising in the
local pepers.
Shoppers are in whirl Of shopping
Everybody buys little, and many Titles
make much.
Thunder, Tightening and rain, rain
rain! And now for sunshine and bright
Christmas weather.
is that Christmas fruit cake made yet?
If not, be sure to 60 to Connellee's for the
fruits to go in in it.
A glance at our advertising columns is
an indication of the worth of the TRANS
cRIpT as an advertising medium.
The Forest Presbyterian Sunday School
will have Christmas celebration in the
church on Thursday evening of Christmas
week.
The higher the grade Of the paper, the
better the class of its readers, which ensures
an advertising patronage both profitable
and creditable.
Reynolds & Co. wanted more space in
this paper-couldn't get it-paper crowded.
Read what they say on this page. 1t will
save you money.
If you are going to Wilmington to
shop don't fail to give Hamburger a call
His goods and prices will suit you; else we
are no good as prophet.
We desire to acknowledge the cour-
tesy of Mr.. Thomas May Pierce in sending
us tickets to the annual Commencement of
Pierce's College on December 81.
If you have bargains to offer you must
pay something to let the people know it.
The TRANSCRIPT has an audience of at least
5000 people every week. You can address
this audience through our column
old Kris is comingl Rices have an
nonnced it, and they are better posted than
most people. Any information concerning
the movements of this jolly old Soul, not
found in Rices ad. th is week will be fur
nshed at Kris H eadquarters. Lots of
pretty and good things at Rice's.
j. B. Messick, one the most successful |
merchants on the Peninsula has a fine lot |
Of holiday goods, beautifully displayed.
His large windows are handsomely deco
rated, and his offer of holiday bargains is
His advertisement in this |
weeks issue will give an idea of the trade
he is carrying on.
If anybody has an idea that adverlis-
ing does not pay, ask Wanamaker and
Brown! One of their agents was in town
this week on a tour through the peninsula
arranging to place their advertisements in
every paper that had not one already. His
bulletin board near our Office will give you
facts about prices and styles,
every month
-Goldey's Commercial College of Will
nington will hold the annual Christmas
Thursday evening Dec 90
n the Auditorium. The program to be
by the Philadelphia Banjo Man
loln and Guitar Club, gives promise of an
evening Of rare enjoyment. Prof Goldey
will please accept our thanks for tickets to
his entertainment.
A company of Epworth Cadets was
ormed last Friday night in connection with
he junior League. Mr.. Gilpin Massey
Who received a thorough training in mill
airy tactics at the Bordentown Military In
titute; is drill master. Last Friday evening
lr. Massey with two companies, one of
oys and another of girls, gave some pre-
iminary instructions with which the
.eague as delighted.
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NEWSPAPER sUBsCRIPTIONL LAWS
ASucclnct Statement of United State 8
Court Rulings.

Court Rulings.
| Few readers or publishers of papers
fully and clearly understand the laws gov
erning subscriptions, The decision of the
United State Court on this subject are:
1. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary are considered as
wishing to renew their subscriptions.
2. If subscribers order the discortin.
ance of their periodicals the publisher may
continue to send them until all arrear-
ages are paid.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to
take periodicals from the post office to
which they are directed, they are response
BILE until they have settled their bills and
ordered them discontinued.
4. If Ifsubscribers move to other places
without informing the publisher and the
papers are sent to the former address, they
are held responsible.
s. The courts have decided that refus-
ing to take periodicals from the office, or
removing and leaving them uncalled for is
primG fdcie evidence of intentional fraud.
6. IF subscribers pay in advance they
are boudd to give notice at the end of the
time if they do not wish to continue TAX
ing it; otherwise the publisher is author
lied to send it, and the subscriber will be
responsible until an express notice with
payment fall arrearages is send to the
publisher.
The latest postal laws are such that news
paper publishers can arrest any one for
fraud that taxes paper and refuses to pay
fer it. Under this law the man allows his
to run along for some time
unpaid, and then orders it discontinued or
orders the postmaster to mark it refused"
and have postal card sent notifying the
publisher, leaving himself liable to arrest
and fine. the same as for theft.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
BLACKBI RID NOTES.

Mrs. Purnell Lewis is visiting relatives il
Chester Pa.
Miss Bertha Haden is visiting friends il
Wilmington.
A rain storm with thunder and Lightning
was the event of Wednesday.
John Henderson ofNew Castle was the
guest of Mr.. Robert Powell last week.
James Collins and William Barnett, OF
Middletown visited friends here on Sun
day.
Mr.. George Elverson, who has been visit.
ing friends in Fox Chase, Pa, has returned
home.
Mrs. w. l.. Reynolds and son visited her
sister. Mrs. ]. Daniels at Delaware City
last week.
A large party of serenaders celebrated the
marriage of newly welded young couple
about a mile out of town, Thursday night.
They were treated abundanty to cake and
lemonade.
Samuel Fortner is going to quit keeping
store and run Hotel in Kenton. He will
dispose of his stock at auction. Sale be-
gan Thursday evening and will continue
until the stock is sod.
A masquerade party was gotten up by
the young people Thursday evening at
Harry Keens, to surprise him on his birth
day. After the masks were removed, par
lor games and music were resorted to until
late hour, when bountiful spread was
set before the guests to the satisfaction of
all present. Games and singing were again
resumed with renewed vigor; finally the
gathering dispersed. all expressing them
selves as having had splendid time
Among those present were: Misses Bar
bara Beth, Annie Keen, Bessie Humes
Maggie and Nina Keen, Cora Humes.
Messrs. J. White, Dal Smith, James and
John Beth, Pennell Hurlock Cooper and
Harry Keen, Will Cats, Will Gray, Theo-
dore Ferguson, Orvill Humes, Walter
Monroe. and others.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT.

Stars From the Mt. Vernon Institute to
Shine on MfddIetown Stage.
The grand Concert and Dramatic enter.
tainment to be giveE in the Opera House
next week bids fair to be well patronized
as the reserved seat tickets are eagerly pur-
chased.
The participants have all made enviable
records on the stage, Mr.. Jos. Willis as
orator and impersonator being especially
fine, and Miss Bernard as a vocalist is al
ready known to Middletown music lovers,
After the concert the young ladies' Guild
will serve refreshments. The proceeds are
for the benefit of st. Annes Rectory fund.
Don't fail to attend this fine entertainment
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j. II. EMERSON,

Annual Opening of New and Beautiful
Furniture.
On next Thursday. December goth, J. H
Emerson will have his annual opening Of
fine furniture, with larger and cheaper
lot of fine goods than were ever before
exhibited in this town. His show rooms
will compare with any, and the benefits of
his taste and judgement in selecting house
furnishings will be dollars in your pocket.
These are some of his prices: Handsome
corner chairs upholstered in Brochatell,
1915; Oak cobbler seat rocker, 50; Oak
sideboords, four feet wide, shape top, SIS
Wilton rug couch, spring edge S13.25. Can
you get them cheaper anywhere else?
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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINER
Mfddletown Sunday Schools to Observe
the FeStal Season.

Mfddletown Sunday Schools to Observe
the Festal Season.
We ale glad to learn that the Sunday
Schools of our town will this year take an
advance step in the way oil Christmas en-
tertainment.
The custom has largely obtained of pro-
viding an elaborate treat for the school at
time when both old and young are satisfied
with CONNECTIONS and cream, the cost and
trouble eff such entertainment usually fall
ing upon comparatively few. A new de-
parture will be taken this year and the
money heretofore, in the judgement of
many persons, uselessly expended, will be
devoted to charitable purposes. There is
wisdom in this, but will be little hard
on two well-known classes the joiners and
foaters.
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lie Won have eyer

IF you have ever use Wright's goods,
no other will answer. We can supply you in
any quantities, by the ounce, or in fancy
boxes put up for the Holiday trade. We have
Wrights extracts in White Rose, Mary
Stuart, Lilly of the Valley, Jockey Club,
Violet, American Beauty. Lilac, Hang
Hang, etc., and Wrights Toilet Water in
NJ airy Stuart, Heliotrope and Lavender al
ways in stock. II. VAUGHAN.
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Bazaar.

Now please remember thisl The Young
Ladies Mission Band will hold Bazaar in
Woods Hall Tuesday evening, to raise
money for Home Mission Work. The girls
will offer innumerable pretty and useful
things, suitable for Christmas gifts for
your mother or sister, and they may be
able to give the young men some hints
about presents. Their articles will be at
very reasonable prices. and don't fail to
attend the Bazaar. Light refreshments
will be daintily served by. some of our
fairest dalnsels in quaint attire, and you'll
miss something if you are not there.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
For Over Fifty Years.

An Old and well tried remedy.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers
for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, sof-
tens the gums, allays all pains, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by Druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty FIVE
cents bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and get no other kind,
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
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Cosmopolitan Magazine, 81
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
A BusIness.Makfnp Book.

Every business man ought to read IDOL
lars And Sense" money-making book by
Nathaniel c. Fowler, Jr., the leading ex-
pert on business and advertising. Eighteen
chapters, illustrated with 100 plates, pre-
senting every style of effective advertise
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truth about Advertising and exposes inef.
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cents to The Trade Company, Boston, Mass.
will receive the book by prepaid mail.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15

giving US of his store of useful knowledge
therefore be it
ResolUed, That we extend to the bereaved
family our heartfelt sympathy and sorrow
which during the trial is upon them, and
be it
ResolUed, That as token of our love
and esteem for him, we, his pupils shall
wear badge of mourning for the term OF
thirty days.
[sIGNED]
LOUISE T. VAN DYKE,
MARGARET STEVENS,
OAKLEY VINEYARD,
LESLIE MORGAN,
MARY HAHN,
NELLIE LONG.
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Written for THE TRANSCRIPT
THE MISSIONARY BON,
BY MRS. LIZZIE DE ARMoNp.

Twas such lovely Mission Box,
So long, and deep, and wide,
That hosts of good and useful things
Within its depths could hide.
Such dolls and books and pretty toys,
Were packed away with care,
With blankets warm and dresses gay,
And slippers too, pair.
And groceries, varied store;
A coat for Mr.. B.,
A poor old woman hid her gift,
That others might not see;
A letter and handkerchief,
She too, must bring her mite,
For fear mean, ungrateful thing
Shed seem in Jesus sight.
Twas in a lonely miners camp,
missionary brave
Was ready e'en with life itself
Those reckless men to save;
His wife and children, six, had come
That toilsome lot to share,
No need to go to Africa,
For dying souls were there.
The wolf was knocking at the door,
Twas hard to trust and wait,
what If for wife and little ones
Mans help. should come too late!
His daughter whispered in his ear,
"The dear Lord is not dead,
And He who gives the ravens food,
Will surely send us breadm
knock! A box fer Mr.. B.,
An answer to his prayer,
Off comes the lid and each good gift
Was taken out with care.
"Jack Frost can't bite through copper toes,
Cried tiny Flo with glee,-
"Just see this pretty wrapper love,
A letter too, for me!'
She read, "Dear friend in Jesus,
When darkest is the sky
Then comes the Savior's promise,
That He'll be nearest by,
Just trust Him through the shadow,
Nor count your trials loss,
The crown will be the brighter,
Thought heavy now the cross"
Then turning to her husband,
The happy tears would fall,
She said, ''The box is lovely, but
The letter is best of allp
SwATHMoRE, Del. Co., Pa
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Unclaimed Letters,

Following is the list of unclaimed letters
remaining at the Post Office Middletown,
Del. for week ending December, 9th. 1891
Mrs. Charles Brown, Mrs. C. w. Raymond,
Miss Flarra Coalmond, Will How ard,
Chas. Walters.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15

INTERESTING TO HORSE owNERs:-We
have few broken lots of Square and Sta
BILE blankets that we will close out at Job
prices. The goods are fresh and new, only
have few of each kind. Will sell them
away down in prices. &c. PARKER.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
Reduced Rates for Christmas and New

Reduced Rates for Christmas and New
Years.
The B. & Q. R. R. Co., announces that
excursion tickets will be sold between all
stations on Its lines east of the Ohio river
during Christmas and New Year holidays,
at reduced rates, for all trains December %,
%, "a, 25, %, 80, 81, and January 1, 1895,
valid for return passage until January 8,
1885 inclusive. 81.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15

We lead in the Soap linel and are sure
we can please you in price and assortment
Buttermilk Soap 25 cents per box at
VAUeHAN's Drug Store.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15

ALI kinds of nuts, raisins, figs and
dried fruits cheap, at Comedies.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15

-FoR SALE.-Fourteen Pigs, cheap, by
HENRY CLAYTON, Middletown, Del.
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PORT PENN.

Miss Josephine Lord is visiting at Angus
tine Pier
Rev. Mr.. Downes, of Princeton, will ex-
change with Rev. 0. A. Gillingham ON the
18th.
There were five days of perfectly beauti-
full weather last week, and glorious moon
light nights.
There was a good attendance at the
Methodist Church Sui day evening" seventy
persons being present.
Miss Florence c. Hall gave supper to a
few OF her friends on the evening of the
11th, which was very charming affair.
The table decorations were of "The high
green leaves of the holly" which, with its
bright berries, had a pretty effect. Those
present were, Mr. and Mrs Abram Vande-
grift, Mr.. and Mrs Boyd R. Cleaver, Misses
Kate Cleaver, Emma Stewart, and Alice
Clark, Rev. l.. A. Oates, Rev. O. A. Gil
lingham, DR.. H. Glennen, and DR.. Nc
Dowell.
The fair and oyster supper given by the
Willing Workers OH December 7th, was
quiet as successful financially as they hoped
and was pleasant occasion long to be re-
membered and talked over The school
house was decorated with flags, ivy and
japanese lanterns, and looked very well.
Nearly every fancy article was sold, as well
as the refreshments. Mr.. S. Lord auction
eered off some of the cakes in his happies
manner, and closed with neat speech
The weather was all that could be desired.
Ex-Speaker Reed and Pierce School
Pierce School, 917 Chestnut St., Philadel-
phia has. with its great success, won an
eminent position,t to hold which no effort. has
been spared. The principals unstinted en-
deavors to advance the best interests of
the students are met by the large faculty
in the same spirit of devotion and enter
prize. The deepest needs of the young are
here supplied. The annual Graduation
exercises to take place in the Academy of
music Dec. 81 will thoroughly demon
strate the high character of the school. No
less distinguished person than ex-Speaker
Thomas B. Reed will deliver the annual
Grafton; the famous Max O'Rell will ad-
dress the graduates. and Hon. Charles E.
Smith, ex-Minister to Russia, will preside
The oration ofex-Speaker Reed, will. no
doubt, be awaited with great interest.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-15
A CHRISTMAS BOX.

Toilet Articles for the Holiday trade at
VAUGHAN's Drug Store.