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Middletown transcript., 1894-02-17
LAKE WORTH, FLA. February 9Th, 1s9
Valentine Tea.


If the old latron saint of lovers could
have appeared last Thursday evening he
would have witnessed festivity among the
young ladies of the Mission Band of Forest
PRESBYTERIAN Church doing honor to his
memory for a most worthy cause. The
vacant store-room which was appropriately
used, was brigh. with flags, flowers and
valentine decorations, the tables, attended
by fair maidens, were courteously managed
and served that the delicate viands were
never more palatable or better relished
Connoisseugs declared the salads of the
finest type, creams and ices homemade
coffee fragrant, biscuit, cake and all that
composed the menu suited to the most fas-
tidious taste. The tiny heart-shaped menus,
painted and prepared by the young maid
ems, were gems of beauty and in demand
by the young gentlemen as souvenirs of
the evening. If great numbers and hearty
good wishes mean success we are sure the
young people were well rewarded for their
efforts, for the Valentine Tea proved to be
one of the best patronized and most enjoy
able entertainments of the season. The
souvenirs of the evening were Hearts,
distributed by the ch arming mattresses. We
would explain that the Hearts" were made
OF colored paper. About S35 were cleared
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TOWNSEND TOPICS.

Winfield Lattomus put a piano in hi,
home this week.
Goe. Nailor has moved on the farm oi
Lattomus Bro. as overseer.
Miss Susie Wilson, of Torrisdale Pa, i
the guest of Miss Mollie Gill;
Geo. Hopkins (Col.) died on Sunday even.
ing at his home near Taylors corner.
Mrs. Mary Rash and daughter-in-law of
near Chestertown are visiting friends in
| town.
Miss Emma and Carey Weldon, of Phila-
delphia, are the guest of their mother Mrs.
| M. E. Weldon.
Miss Ida Davis daughter of Cornelius
Davis is boarding in town and attending
the public school.
On Wednesday Charles Wells moved in
to the dwelling of Thomas Lattomus, just
completed on Commerce st.
James Williams (Col) died on Saturday
morning at the home of his brother David
Williams near Ginns corner.
Wells Herring & Co. were here on Thurs
day and contracted for 200 acres of tomatoes
at $3.50 per ton. They did not contract for
corn.
The Grand chief and Grand keeper of
Exchequer of the state visited the Appo-
quinimink Castle K. G.. E. on Wednesday
evening.
Prof. Williamson, of New York, elocu-
zionist, will give an entertainment in the
hall on Monday night. Half of the pro-
ceeds will be applied to the church organ
fund.
Last Sunday which was Missionary day
here, was success in every particular,
good congregations, good collections, fine
sermon in the morning and interesting ex-
cersises in the evening.
Our young folks believe in Mid Winter
merry making. Another oyster supper was
added to the list on Thursday evening. 1t
was held at the residence of VIM. Naylor
about five miles out in the country.
D. P. Hutchison and wife entertained
few friends Wednesday evening. Refresh
ments were served about 8o'clock. Those
present were John Townsend, Joseph Hut |
Gibson, Harry Gill, Mrs. W. H. Money sad |
Mrs. Herman Roe.
A large company gathered at the re-
sidence of VIM. Burge near Union church
on Wednesday evening to witness the
ofhis daughter-Miss Emma to
Frank Daniels. Rev. F. F, Carpenter per-
formed the ceremony. The bride received
many useful presents. After spending a
pleasant evening with their friends the
young couple went to their new home on
he farm of VIM. j. Daniels near Barlow's
bridge.
At the last meeting of the Loan associa-
ion money sold from 96 to 1.02 cts. pre-
mum. Edward Hart was elected director
md Geo. L. Townsend and Thomas Ma
oney whose terms had expired were re.
elected directors John F. Stats reelected
President. G.. L. Townsend Vice President,
v. A Scott secretary. G. M. D. Hart trea-
urer. Books are now opened for stock in
he twelveth series. This has been a very
loan, having had to foreclose but
ne mortgage since its organization.
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Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
Their Rapid Growth Throughout the

Their Rapid Growth Throughout the
State.
The organization of new councils
is Progressing finely throughout the
State, and it will not be very
long before there will be one in
every town and village in the State The
order seems to have struck popular chord
in the hearts of our people; and hence, the
strong and rapid growth. Messrs. E. s.
Jones and II. C. Johnson, of Middletown
Council, No 2, are playing a very active
part in the affairs of the order, and their al
most unbounded enthusiasm on the sub
ject has had great influence in developing
the spirit which has led to the establish
ment of these councils. They are
Jealous, hardworking and untiring in their
efforts in behalf of the order.
Perseverance Council, No. II, Jr o. U. A.
was instituted at st. Georges on Wednesday
night. with 33 members. Old Glory Council,
No. IL, of Delaware City, instituted the new
council, assisted by Messrs. Jones and
johnson, of tbs town, and Pierson and
Moreland, of Wilmington. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing term:
Jr. P. c., H. C. Clark; g., F. G. Sutton; V. C.
w. S. Ellison; A. R. S., G. D. Grassland;
R S., R. H. Groves; F. S., w. C. Wolf;
Treas, J. H. S. Gamm; Con-, S. O. Gibins;
Worden, J. B. McMullin; I, S., w. H
Roberts; O. s D. C. Wolf.
COUNCIL AT SUMMIT BRIDGE.
Buck Council, No. 1S, of Summit Bridge,
was organized on Thursday night with the
following officers Jr. P. c., Robert Hug
gins: c., J. A. Cleaver; V. c.. W. c. Bigger
A. R, S., C W. Grfffenberg; R. s., John w.
Reynolds; F.S., D. NJ. Short; Treas, C. H,
Salmon; Con-, Henry Russell; Warden,
Sames Ring; |. S., J. F. MCCARTHY; o. Sub.
Cleayer. Representative to State Council
Robert Higgins. MiddIetown Council, No.
2, instituted the new Council, assisted by
F. W. Pierson and s. R. Estes, of Whining
ton, and 81 members were enrollea. The
new council had prepared delightful col
lation for their visitors, to which ampl
justice was done.
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PIANO RECITAL AND MUSICALE

Given by the Methodist Sunday School
Last Evening.
The musicale given by the Methodist
Episcopal Sabbath School last evening was
grand success in every way. By the untir
ing efforts of those who had the matter in
charge the following and most delightful
program was rendered.
Orchestra March .......... American Cadet
Chorus, School,. Orchestral Accompaniment
instrumental Solo, Simple Aveu
Miss Ma belle ParviS
Vocal Duett, Colleen Ayara
Misses Hattie Barnard, Helen Price
Orchestra, Overture. ..... Crown of Victory
CnoruS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. School
Cornet Solo, How Fair Thou Art
Prof. Geo. w. Price, Soloist
Duett, Banjo and Piano. The Misses Parvis
orchestra overture. Little Beauty
instrumental Duett, Prestissimo
..................T The Misses Parvis
Vocal Solo, The Palace o. the King
Mrs H. NJ. Price
Vocal Solo, Flee as Bird..Miss Ethel Parvis
Cornet Solo, Annie Laurie
Prof. Geo w, Price
Finale Orchestra Selection
............... Boston Cadet March
Every feature of the program was excep-
tionally well filled. The orchestra never
played better land this is saying great deal)
and the instrumental and vocal features were
particularly fine. 1t was rare treat and
thoroughly enjoyed by the attentive and ap-
preciative audience. Miss Mabelle Parvis on
the new piano and Miss Ethel Parvis on
the banjo and in her singing delighted the
audience by the excellent renditions of
their beautiful selections. Mrs H. NJ. Price
was in splendid voice; Misses Barnard and
Price did themselves great credit. Prof
G. W.Price was in excellent form and fully
maintained his reputation as superb So
loist and the choice selections rendered by
the orchestra were delightfully."- charm ing
and was leading feature of the evenings
pleasure. Quite neat sum was realized
from the silver ofering;~
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CHESAPEAKE CITY.

A fox hunt was the feature of the day on
Saturday.
DR.. W. c. Raesner, spent part of last week
n Philadelphia.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Nowland is visiting re-
latives in Wilmington.
George W. Bouchelle, of Elkton. has been
spending several days in town.
Miss Lille Biddle, of Earlville, is visiting
at her grandmother, Mrs. Harriet Clarke's
Rev. and Mrs. Wilmer Jaggard and H.
Bouchelle spent Wednesday in Philadel-
phia.
Miss Mabel Watts, of Cecilton, is the guest
of Miss Bessie Boulden, at her home near
town.
VIM. P. Chick, of Allison & Sons, Phila.
delaphia, spent last Thursday with friends
in town.
The gates and sides of the lock will under.
go repairs as soon as the weather becomes
fit to do so.
The New Passenger steamer, Anthony
Groves, Jr., passed through the canal ON
Saturday morning cnroute for Philadelphia.
Harry Bouchele received over one thou
sand pieces of wall paper this week and is
now ready to supply any thing in that line
to his trade.
Miss Nellie Boulden has given up her Pri-
vate school, which she opened last fall, on
account of not being able to secure a suitable
schoolroom. She will teach several of her
former scholars at her home
Misses. Katharine Ferguson and Nellie
Boulden and Messrs. Cayot, Lindel Beaston
and Harry Manlove were present at social
dance give at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Beaston, near Cecilton, ON Monday
evening of last week.
The wedding of Mrs. Willie Boulden, of
Smyrna, formerly of this town, and T. w.
Lonaine, of this town, is announced for
Wednesday, Feb 21st, at Smyrna also that
of Miss Eva E. Nowand, daughter of Mrs.
Wilhelmina Nowland, of this town, and
George E. Founders, of Wilmington, on
Wednesday morning. Feb. 21st, from st.
Pauls, NJ. E. Church, Wilmington, Del.
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FOR THECOUNTY PRISONERS.
Joseph L.Carpenter Jr. Offers the Levy
Court a Quarry.
T. ~. 81

Joseph L. L.Carpenter Jr. Offers the Levy
Court a Quarry.
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., has sent the fol-
lowing letters to the Levy Court:
"Gentleman-Referri to the act of the
Legislature and also to the report of the
grand jury Of this county recommending
the Levy Court to purchase suitable land
for stone quarry in which to employ priso-
ners in New Castle Jail, would offer you the
quarry on the Thacher estate on the Angus
tine branch of the p, w. & B. railroad, as
being most conveniently located for that
purpose, having ample shipping facilities
for bringing prisoners to work by what is
know as the Delaware railroad cut off.
This quarry is now open and contains
an inexhaustible quantity of stone and To-
cation being easy ofaccess makes it the most
desirable place know of for that purpose.
If you intend to entertain the subject will
be glad to name to you a price at which it
would pay the county to purchase it."
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CHURCH NOTES.

J Tong Ben, so well-known to our peopl,
in response to an invitation will be preser
at the Missionary Anniversary of the NJ. +
Church, the first sunday in March, and vii
represent China in full native, costume
His brief answer is, ~ will be there, sure
and will wear the costume"
Some of the Methodist ladies are still
working untiringly in the interest of tn,
musical fund. Their efforts are worthy tn,
highest commendation and the profits o.
their industry are encouraging.
| Last Sunday was bright and beautiful
Our pastors were greeted with large con.
gregations both morning and evenings.
The Lenten season is being observed by
many devout Christions in our commune
ty.
The Superintendent of, the Methodist
Sunday school was greeted with large at
tendance of scholars and teachers last Sun
day. There was also quite sprinkling Of
visitors. Many had come to congratulate
the school on the success of their efforts in
securing the handsome piano which, under
the skillful manipulation of Mr.. r. L.
Price, the church organist, indicated be-
yond question the wisdom of this addition
to the music of the school. No department
of the school seemed to appreciate the
pianoforte, more highly, than did the Or
chestra. The music of which blended so
hrrmonously with the the instruments with
which they have been making such charm
ing music for the school. Mr.. A, g. Cox
who has contributed so much to the unin-
terrupted prosperity of this school by his
wise management and untiring zeal was at
his best, and in his very countenance
showed the high estimate he put upon this
last addition. The brief "reminiscences he
gave of the introduction of instrumental
music in the school was surprising, as we'll
as interesting, and no doubt. the lads who
listened so intently at the story as he re-
hearsedit, said in their minds, 1.-THE world
do move" Yesterday an expert from
Philadelphia tuned and toned the piano for
the very best attainable results. Because of
the elevating and refining influences of
music, aim for the very best and let it be in
with the sentiment of the soul |
inspiring hymns which the best writers are
preparing for Sunday school service.
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Shedding Accident

On Wednesday evening last two of Mid
dletowns charming maidens were enjoying
ride on sled drawn by mischievis lad
who was drawn them swiftly over the sleety
pavementwhen suddenly he swung them
around acornerandthe maidens were landed
In the street much to their discomfort. But
it all goes in shedding. That was the last
ride they took that night, though nothing
serious resulted from their tumble.
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An Elktonian Dies in Philadelphia.

Mr.. James Mckinsey, fromerly resident
of Elkton, died Monday last in Philadel-
phia. He fell on the street while suffering
from vertigo and struck on his head. His
death occurred short time afterward. Mr..
McKihsey was born in Elkton seventy-five
years ago, and was leading citizen of the
free-soil party; but afterward became identi-
fed with the union party. He was appoin-
ted postmaster of Elkton in 1861 by Presi-
dent Abraham Lincoln and served out his
term. In late years he lived in Philadel-
phia. A widow and two sons survive him.
One son is Walter McKinsley, employed by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company near
Philadelphia. The other IS Folger McKin-
sey, editor of the News at Frederick.
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ducing such luxuries new potatoes, peas
snap beans, egg-plants and tomatoes,
know of one grower who put sn bank {
little more than 81, 900 last winter and spring
from sales ofhis tomato crop off about six
acres Everybody might not do so we'll
but the chances at this sort of thing
certainly seem more promising than wheat
and corn growing at the North.
While the Lake Worth country is rapidly
improving in some respects it is losing
some of its old-time charms. The wild
birds and sqirrels will still eat from the
hand of total stranger and the few re-
naming aligators will not run at the sight
of an imitation Englishman from New
York, but civilization is making rapid in
roads, and the Seminole who recently
scorned the effete luxury of pants, now
does not come to the settlement because he
has no dress suit.
The climate here has changed little since
l wrote you about it last winter. 1t is
climate that you can put all confidence in
and it will not fool you. However. we had
a cold snap few mornings ago. The m er
curry went down to $50 and the menI from
Chicago put on their overcoats. Perhaps
they wanted to convince US that they have
tropical climate at home. Usually the
thermometer is so well behaved here that
l hardly notice it, and when do, find it
oo1n hafu-
times it gets a little higher than the latter
figures but the almost constant breeze from
the ocean keeps one from getting ''tired
feeling"
Those who have not seen the Lake Worth
country for year will find there great
transformation. Much has been done in
twelve months to beautify the grounds of
the property owners, many handsome
homes, and business buildings have been
finished or are in course of construction
comforts and luxuries that were long de.
MED the ''old times are now to be had al
most at Northern prices and the whistle of
the locomotive is heard in the land.
If the reader wants delightful vacation |
in land where summer fingers all the
year, and the coal dealer is mot in it,"
where pneumonia and rheumatism are
practically unknown. he cannot do better
han to leisurely take his way down this
way and enjoy the goods that the Gods here
provide.
There are some drawbacks there will be
ome in Heaven, expect-but none of them
ire great but the hotel rates. These are in
lined to be tall and quite enervating to an
ordinary pocket book. After paying your
lotel bill you will not be much afraid of
burglars till you reach home, New hotels
will soon remedy this state of things how
yer and before long hotel and boarding
rouse rates on Lake Worth will fall with
dull thutl."
SCorT WAY.
LAKE WORTH Fra Fahrua ry 9th 1904 |,
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McKana Chilly.

John Y. McKane, the famous political
boss, oil Gravesend, charged with violating
the election law, was found guilty by the
jury before which he was tried, after being
out all night. The verdict was rendered on
Thursday morning. This with the convic-
tion of two of the Tammany election Of
ficers of New York City, is a strong blow at
the New York Democracy under whose
regime the methods employed by these men
were regularly used to defraud the Repub-
licans Of their rights at the poles.
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BRIEFS,

There seems to be regular epidemic of
mumps in our town, there being quite a
number who are incapacitated from their
work by reason Of them.
For RENT.-Our Nos. 8 and 4 Stores
possession given March 25th, at
Reynolds & Co.'S. :
Thursday was typical February thaw
day. Ice from the trees and wires over.
head was constantly falling. The weather
was very warm by noon and the streets
were in an extremely bad condition.
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AGAIN THE BOUNDRY LINE.
Thomas Seal's Barn is in Delaware, but
He Objects to the Assessment
ofhis Live Stock.

Thomas Seal's Barn is in Delaware, but
He Objects to the Assessment
Ofhfs Live Stock.
The new interstate boundry bobbed up
serenely again. Commissioner Armstrong
who, with Assessor Taylor, was going oveI
the Mill Creek hundred assessment, called
the attention ofthe court to the assessment
the life stock of Thomas Seal late of
Delaware but now of Pennsylvania. The
boundry line was run between house and
barn, the latter remaining in Delaware.
When the assessor visited his place he found
the live stock in the barn yard and stable
on the Delaware side and proceeded to
assess it. Mr.. Seal protested against it say
ing it was assessed in Pennsylvania. The
assosser replied that his instructions were
to assess all property he found in Delaware.
He would do so and report the matter to
the Levy Court. That body Wednesday
sustained the assessor in his action. 1t is
understood that there are a number of
similar cases in the assessment of the
border Misunderstanding Journal.
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Loyena Hamilton Dead /.

Lovena Hamilton, better known as
"Topsy," who was severely burned several
weeks ago at the home of Mr.. Jessie Hyatt,
and who was afterwards taken to Faanhurst,
died on Sunday night, the result of her in
juries and the lack of attention given her
while at her home, near town. Her re-
mains were brought here on Wednesday aud
buried,
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Unclaimed Iafters

List of unclaimed letters at the Post Ofic
Middletown, Del. for the week ending, Feb
Sth. 1894: Miss Ella Aker, Levi Black,
Jenny Collins, Chirley Colons, Mrs. Caro-
line Ferche, J. w. Hall. James Reynalds,
M. F. Ridack, Edw. Ray, s. Harry Riggs
Mrs. Benn White.
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POLITICAL.

James B. Tomen, of New Castle. has an
nounced himself as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Sheriff. 1t will
be triangular fight among Toman, Kienle
and Carmichael.
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Our friend, George G. Rothwell is a can
didate for the Democratic nomination for
Coroner, which Office he now holds by ap-
pointment of Governor Reynolds, to fill ou
the unexpired term of Joseph Kirk, de
ceased.
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Paul ellis. of White Clay Creek, Horace
Rettew and George N. Cooley, of WHINING
ton and VIM. R. Finn, of Chris tiana hmm.
dred,are candidates for the Republican nom
iuation for Sheriff.
1t is related of one Of the enthusiastic
Republicans who attended the Reed meet.
ing, in the Academy of Music in PhiIadel.
phia last Friday night, that he got in tho
midst OF the great jam at the doors when
.hey were opened and almost had the life
squeezed out of him. He plead and begged
them to let him, but it was in vain: he was
compelled to stand it ont. His pleadings
were eloquent. but the jam was awful and
ne cried, Let me out. let me out. if Won
will only let me out, l will walk home Lot
me out, but his entreaties were wasted ON
the unfeeling crowd, and almost crushed.
he stood for hours listening to the words of
wisdom and truth that fell from the lips of
the eloquent ex-speakers Reed and Grow
ana congressman Dolliver; and our friend
declared after it was all over that he would
not have missed it for anything, even if he
did have to be jammed, squeezed and crush.
ed, he was fully repaid.
Soon the candidate for political honors
will be around button holing the faithful
and soliciting their support. How politr
and affable he is-he means to get there
that is what he is after and that is what he
is going to do. One thing is sure and that
somebody will lead the game.
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FROM THE
EVERGLADES
THE sALUBRIoUs CLIMATE AND
TALL HOTEL RATES DILATED
UPON BY
ONE WHO Is THERE
Lake Worth on a Boom-Account of
the Royal Poinciana-The Largest
Hotel on the Eastern Coast.
LORIDA has al.

'ORIDA has al
ready put on her
spring clothes. The
yellow jassaInine
and dogwoods are
bloom, the plum
trees are looking as
if they had been
caught in a snow
storm, and the
peach orchars are
showing the preep
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F. G. COATES.
sINGED AFTER THE FATAL DEED.

close examination of the note book
and its contents disclose the fact that two
of three pages of the suicides history were
written IN ink and by declicate hand
The third and last page was penned in a
scrawl and the. signature was so bad that
Coates name was barely recognizable, which
would indicate the fact that Coates swal-
lowed the fatal drug on the train and then
attached his name to the history.