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Middletown transcript., 1894-09-08
GRAND LODGE K. OFP.
To Convene in our Town In the Men

To Convene in our Town In the Near
Future.
The annual session of the Grand Lodge
K. of P. will convene in Middletown on
Wednesday, October oath, at 10 o'clock in
the morning. Wilmington Division No.
w. R., will attend the session and make a
parade in the morning. Field sports will
be held in the afternoon and a banquet in
the Opera House at night. Damon Lodge
Of this town has already appointed COM
mittee consisting off. A. Suydam, J. C..
Jolls, George w. Price, George N. Dickin-
son and George E. Pinder, whose duty it
will be to look after and entertain these
visitors
1t is probable that any donations of
money or food Of any kind will be thank
fully received. The citizens of Middletown
should propose to decorate their houses and
stores with the colors of the order, Red,
Yellow and Blue.
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Robert Brears.


Robert Brears, an Englishman who for
the past 25 years had been a resident OF
this country in this community, died on
Tuesday afternoon at Farnhurst, whittier
he had been taken that morning. He was
about 81 years old.
The story Of his life is one of the saddest
that we have known. He was once a well
to do and prosperous man, having control
of extensive lime quarries in England, but
through the treachery Of partner he lost
everything, and thought to begin life anew
in this country. But he became addicted
to the rum habit, and that brought him
down to the lowest degree of poverty, mis-
cry, shame and remorse. He had many of
the marks of . gentleman, and was an in
telligent and well informed man; very re-
ticent, and unobtrusive, and keenly appre-
ciative Of any kindness shown him. He
was for years employed with Thomas Coch-
ran, Jr., on the farm, and in threshing sea-
SON was engineer for steam threshers.
He has lived in Middletown for several
years, and generally found employment at
B. F. Lippencott's greenhouse. He had a
room in a poor tenement where he man.
aged to exist somehow-anyhow.
He leaves wife who lives in New York,
and daughter in Liverpool, both of whom
are women of education and refinement.
His wife has several times been here and
once lived with him ror a year, but his
habits were such that they had to separate.
During his sickness he vas ministered to
by two Of our local sisters Of mercy, who
not only took him physical comforts but
also gave him spiritual consolation, and
he went out into the great unknown with
at least glimmer of light in his soul.
His disease was fstula and heart trouble,
aggravated BY abuse and exposure. TO
such depths does the rum fend bring its
victimsi
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TO TEST THE DEEP WE'LL.

A Well-Known Expert From the
Eastern Shore at Work on 1t.
Mr.. j. H. Shannahan, an artesian well
driver of Easton. Nd, has been engaged by
the Light and Water Commission to test
our deep we'll, and ascertain the quantity
of water that can be supplied by both the
4 inch pipe and the inch pipe. The
Commission is 10th to abandon the well
that represents an expenditure Of $500,
and if there is any possibility of getting
an adequate supply of water from 1t, it will
be done.
Mr.. Shannahan, has pitched his tent,
erected his derrick and will probably begin
operation on Monday. Our water Com
mission is determined that Middletown
shall not suffer for lack Of water in an
emergency, If it is possible to supply it.
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BLACKBIRD
Pulling blades is the latest fad.

Pulling blades is the latest fad.
Coroner Rothwell, was in town Tuesday
evening.
Miss Ella Ferguson is convalescing from a
recen illness.
Miss Matte Robinson is home again,
from her visit in Wilmington.
Our Blackbird day School opened last
Monday, under the charge Of Miss Fannie
Shaw.
Our Sunday School has been sadly il.
nored since the tent meeting opened at
Union.
Mrs. Elmer Cats, of Wilmington, has
returned home from visit with her par
ents here.
Miss Lille Buckson, and Miss Mollie
Webb, of Delaware City, visited James
Buckson last Sunday.
Mrs. Wesley and her two children, who
have been visiting Dr. Ferguson. returned
to Camden, N. J. last Saturday.
Quite party Of young people left here
w WSNhCoday -CFSullfS OOAidHu DedCu,
to attend the last hop, there, of this season.
Politics is at fever heat; each candidate
for whatever Office he may be running, is
quite sure that he will be nominated; we
wish that they could all be successful, all
get good fat Office ourself included.
Mr.. Price Wilson, met with quite pain.
full accident while threshing near Middle
town last Saturday. He was feeding oats
to the machine, when one of the band cut
ters made an accidental slash with his
knife, across Mr. Wilson's right hand, cut
ting each finger to the bone.
Thieves entered the residence of Squire
Deakyne last Friday night. By means ofa
ladder they climsd in through an upper
pillaged around the room, carried
off few articles and made their way down
stairs, having locked the Squire up stairs,
they went into the cook house and par
sook ofa midnight repast on cold ham,
pies, etc., after which they left for parts un-
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DELAWARE CITY.

Edward Cooch of Newark was in tow n
on Tuesday.
Miss Bina Foard attended the Elkton
Fair on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Eagle, of New Castle
were in town on Sunday.
Lieut.. James Booth D. G. of New
Castle was in town ON Sunday.
The only attention paid to Lab or Da, Y
was half holiday in the schools.
]. B. Belville and wife, of wilmington
are the guests of their son DR.. Belville.
School reopens on Monday to the inte
delight and disgust of some of the pup
Mrs. Harry Richards and childres
guests of Mrs. William Ellison, in
Neck.
Mrs. Sherman has returned to "
ton, after week 's-sojou1n at her old
in Dutch Neck.
The Steamer Cadwallader has discontin-
ued her popular trips through the canal,
making her last trip on Wednesday,
Rev. H. L. Braddon was in town on
Friday. Mr.. Braddon anticipates preach:
ng during the month ofSeptember at At.
lantic City.
Mrs. Alex FARRELL entertained the Misses
Hance from near Chfistiana and their
guests Mr.. and Mrs. MuIford Of Trenton N,
J. on Friday.
The Misses Kirby, of Boston, Mass, who
have been visiting in Delaware City and
near Kirkwood for thepast month returned
to their home on wednesday.
The Morning News says "it is said q, 600
have been spent in bicycles in Delaware
City this year." Double the amount would
be nearer the figure. 1t is estimated that
there are 20 in town.
H. Clark has removed to the old Cleaver
tore. Mr. Clark has recently opened a
store next to the post off1oe but decided to
make the change which was effected on
Saturday and Monday.
Uncle Toms Cabin was played in tent
on Tuesday night by a travelling troupe,
and was said to be well rendered. The
performance was patronized by the town
people and a great many from the country.
E. Dawson former principal Of our pub
ic schools was married last Friday to Mrs.
Hannah Maria Henry Troy, ofN. Y. We
Mr.. Dawson as very pleasant
gentleman and We wish him a great deal
of happiness.
A sailing party was given by Mr.. and
Mrs.J Anderson on Monday honor of guests
Of Mrs. John Anderson. Those participa-
ting were: Mr.. and Mrs. Alex FARRELL. Mrs.
and Miss Amos, Mr. Hines of Philadelphia,
Miss Laura Frempt, and young lady of
Philadelphia, whose name we were unable
10 hear, also Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson. The
party proceeded to Pennsville or Silver
Grove as it is now called. the wind favor
ng them they quickly arrived at port.
Lunch was partaken Of and one or two
'tripped the light fantastic toe" for few
Some of the ladies proved to be
Door sailors, but the trip was declared per
ectly delightful, said one, eff did ret
easick."
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G. A. r. ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT.

Low Rates to Pittsbura by Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
Interest in the annual reunions of the
Grand Army of the Republic and Naval
Veterans Association grows with each
succeeding year, not only among the vet
Grams themselves, but among all patriotic
citizens of the republic.
The encampment this year at Pittsburg
from present indications, promises to be
as interesting and enthusiastic as any
reunion since the war. Thousands of
veterans from all parts of the country will
be present, and Pittsburg will surpass
herself in showing them her hospitality.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co
will sell excursion tickets from all ticket
stations on its line east of the Ohio Riyer
for all trains September 9Th to 10th, valid
for return passage on all trains until Sep
tember 25th, inclusive, at one fare for the
round trip.
For more detailed information, write to
Chas- o. Sculh Genl Pass. Agent, B. q o,
r. p, Baltimore. Md.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS,
ODESSA ITEMS.

Miss Anna Lord is visiting her mothe
and sisters.
Mr.. John Baker, of Chester. spent Sun
day in town.
| Mr.. Samuel Enos and sister spent Satur
day and Sunday at Batton's mills.
| Mrs. Carrow, Of st. Georges, is staying 4
few days with her son, DR.. Carrow.
Mrs. Frank Baker, who has been visiting
the Misses Baker, has returned home.
Mr.. Andrew Collins and wife, of Viii.
mington, are visiting at Capt. Walkers.
Miss Lidie Lloyd has accepted the Levels
School. She will take charge next Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph, of Wilmington, are
visiting Mrs. Amandus Darby on Main
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Rose, of Newark,
spent Sunday with their father, Mr.. D. G..
Rose.
Miss Lidis Gilch leaves town to-day for
Atlantic City where she has accepted a
school.
Mrs. Lizzie Boulden, of Glasgow, paid
Miss Annie Baton a visit of few DAYS
last weel
Miss Bessie George and Miss George Enos
left this week to attend the Wilmington
High School.
Not having work enough for all, the
Baker Brothers have sent 30 Bohemians
back to Baltimore.
Mr.. William Draper, who was in the
harness business here for some years, spent
few days last week with Mr.. Taylor
Atherly.
Hopes are now entertained of the re-
covery of Mr.. Joseph Shippers of McDon-
ough, who has been very sick of typhoid
fever.
Mr.. Joseph Brown, Cashier of Odessa
Bank, has been quite ill of nervous pros
tration, but we are glad to state is now at
his post again.
Misses Susie and Maggie Carter, of Will
mington, and Master Lee Rose, of Newark,
have returned home after week spent
with their relative, Mr.. D. C. Rose.
During the first of this week things were
quite lively at the lower end of our town.
Besides the large number of wagons going
to and from the canneries, there were three
boats at the wharf the schooner Samuel
Applegit,an oyster boat, and a watermelon
boat. The Clio was also receiving grain.
The Green Brothers, poultry dealers and
sturgeon fishermen, have removed their
families and household goods here from
Hancock's Bridge, N. j., via their shooner,
Samuel Applegit. They are at present occu-
pying the commodious house recently pur-
chased by Mr.. Frank Reynolds on Front
street. The gentlemen have rented the |
store on Main street opposite the hotel,
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OUR TOMATO CANNERY.

An Improved Packer That Fills Car
per Second-How the Plant Oper'
ates-A Visit to the Bohemian
Camp.
The Middletown tomato cannery, while
not running on full time every day, ha'
made very good time this weeK, and wher
all hands are at work presents very lively
scene.
1t is quite an interesting process, through
which the tomato passes from the growers
hand to the cases of neatly labelled cans
ready for shipment to the markets of the
world.
The new packing process with the Moore
& Bristol packer. fills go cans per minute,
and by clock work routine trays containing
dozen cans each are passed on from the
packer to the patent exhauster, where Al
minutes in hot water, makes them ready to
to be sealed, after which they are put into
immense cedar boilers where they are
boiled for 30 minutes. and being cooked in
the can, preserve the natural flavor of the
fruit.
In the new packing process the super
fiuous liquids are removed so that can of
tomatoes is not can of juice.
The brand is The New Castle Brand"
packed by J. H. Preston & Co. J. H. Pres
ton & Sons are the packers of the webster"
and the "Star and Crescent" brands.
This is the Company's first season in
Middletown, and they have had many dis
eouragements on account of the short crop,
and the failure of many farmers to keep
their contract.
One hundred and seventy eight ard one
half tons have been canned up to the pres
ent time. The capacity of the, plant is 80
tons per day. and if the farmers could sup
ply the fruit to keep it steadily in opera
ton, it would be a profitable investment,
both for farmers and Gamers.
Mr.. Taylor. of Aberdeen, member of
the firm and the manager of this cannery
is very clever to visitors, and takes pleasure
in explaining the workings Of the various
appliances. He hopes to make the cannery
a permanency. A visit to the Bohemian
camp gave us an idea as to how some, at
least, of the other half of the world live.
They were taking their noon day meal
when we called upon them; under the
shelter of rudely constructed thatched tents
or wigwnms, they seemed as happy as
kings, as they partook of their wholesome
looking dinner. There are over fifty o
them, men, women and children; We noted
the neat appearance of the children and
the comeIiness of the women, some o
whom were putting in spare moment j
knitting and other kinds of fancy work. |
Their cooking apparatus is especially |
worthy of note. their ovens built vi brick |
and mortar are very primative, and indec
every thing about the camp is very differ |
ent from American manner of life, even
among the lowly.
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TOWNSEND TOPICS,


The public schools opened on Tuesday.
The cannery is receiving pie nty of TO-
matoes this week.
Mrs. R. Fennimore, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Miss Della Stradley.
There are five Democratic candidates for
assessor and several for road commission.
Mr.. Joseph White and wife, of Easton.
spent Thursday with Mr.. Daniel Salmon.
Uncle Toms Cabin was rendered in a
tent Wednesday in the presence of about
500 people.
Mr.. Charles Hutchinson, of Delmar, has
been spending few days with his mother.
Mrs. Dayette and Mrs. John Ellis, of
Clayton have been spending few days
with relatives and friends.
Horace Harmon, L. L. Maloney and
Harry Hart are attending Goldey's Com
mercial College in Wilmington.
Mr. John Dickey, Jr, who has spent the
greater part of the summer here, has re-
turned to his home in wilmington.
The Union tent meetings have been very
successful this week Rev. R. 1. watkins,
of Odessa, preached on Thursday evening.
The Drukenmiller family will give an en-
tertainment on Saturday evening. half the
proceeds will be added to the church organ
fund.
The Ladies Aid held its meeting for this
month at the home of Mrs. John W. Atwell
on Tuesday evening 1t was we'll attended
and all present had good time.
Mr.. w. W. Salmon, western agent for the
Block Signal Company, also president of
the rail road ways and means association of
Chicago, is visiting his parents here.
Mrs. E. Tarbutton, of wilmington, spent
several days with Mrs. 1. Prltchard last
week. Miss Lydia Buxon and Miss Mollie
webb, of Delaware City, are also guests of
Mrs. Pritchard.
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PORT PENN.

Rev. o. A. Gillingham has accepted the
call to Port Penn Presbyterian church.
The body of Hitch Grayham who was
drowned near Stony Point has been re-
covered.
Forest fires now raining render the at
mophere very smoky, and much like
Indian summer.
Rev. Kensey J. Stewart, of Delta, York
ssuAtyfa, ane DIR. David Stewart. of New
Casue, visited their parents on Monday Sd.
The Cannery is now running and putting
up some fine tomatoes. With many of the
modern improvements in machinery there
is no doubt that more can be accomplished
than in the past, since the season is good
one. This industry is invaluable to the
farmers. Probably more is realized from
raising tomatoes than any other crop-now
that the price of grain is low.
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Fire in seaford.

Fire started from unknown causes Sat.
urday in Elmer Bakers store in Seafofd,
Sussex county. The Coulburn House,
owned by Colburn Brothers and leased By
Harry Pennington. and the dwelling aud
store Of Mrs. William Wright were de-
stroyed, as were also the stores of Miss
Willie Robinson, I. J. Warrington, Elmer
Baker. Joseph Smith and VIM. r. Robin
son. Tho hotels loss Is IS. 800 and the in.
surance is u 100. Miss Robinson's loss Il
$500. which is partially covered. NJ.
Hsrrinston's lon = 900.
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CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Alfred Smith D. D. Presiding Elder
of Easton District, will co nduct the quar-
terly Love Feast in the Methodist church
Sunday evening at o'cloc K and will preach
Mt half past seven o'clock. Quarterly con-
ference Monday at o'clock.
There will be service ut st. Anne's p Z.
church tomorrow at the usual hour for
morning and evening worship. The min
lister to be supplied by the Bishop.
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Democratic st.te committee,

The Democratic State central Committee
met at Dover Tuesday and organized By
electing the following officers: Chairman.
L. Irving Handy of Newark; Secretary,
Peter L. Cooper, Jr. Wilmington; Treasurer
Hezekiah Harrington Of Harrington; Ex-
ecutive Committee, Colonel William T..
Records Of Laurel, Colonel &. P. Stacey. Of
Dover, John Bigss, Wilmington.
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NEUROLOGY.
Jonathan Alice.

| The death of Jonathan Alice, which oc
Cured on Monday morning: removes from
our town an old and highly esteemed
citizen. He had been growing quite infirm
for months, but was only confined to the
house about two weeks. His death was
from the infirmaties Of age, and like the
fading light of summer day. he passed
quietly and peacefully away, being in the
full possession of his faculties until the last
hour of his life. Had he lived until yester-
day he would have entered his 80th year.
Mr.. Alice was born in Kent county, near
Smyrna, September 7th. 1915: He was
raised farmer, which avocatlon he fol-
LEVIED until the spring of '7S, when he came
to Middletown where he spent the residue
of bis life. He was early married to Miss
Mary Black, also of Kent county, who died
in 1874. His three children survive him,
and all live in Middletown. one son Enoch
G. Alice and two daughters, Miss Anna
Alice and Mrs. James G. Hall with whom
he made his home. He also has two
brothers, Jacob Alice, of Maryland, and
Abraham Alice, Of Nebraska.
Mr.. Alice was man of very uniform life,
and possessing very kind and gentle dis
position, he was never known to have an
enemy, or to say harsh or unkind word
of anyone, and in his last days he was
beautiful type of the child-like simplicity
together with the mellow experience that
co-mingle in happy old age.
He was always strictly moral man, but
only in late years did he find the consola-
ton of the religion of Christ For the past
two years he was devoted member Of the
M. E. church, and never failing atten-
dant upon all the church services. His
whole life was marked for its purity; he
was one OF the few men who never used
tobacco in any form was genial and social
and will be greatly missed from our streets
and the homes that he was wont to fire.
quent.
His funeral took place on Wednesday
afternoon from the residence of his son-in-
law. J. c. Hall; his pastor, Rev. N. M.
Browne officiating. Interment at Forest |
cemetery.
His record is O clean one-and he has his |
reward.
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PENINSULA NEWS.

Milford's public schools will reopen on
September 10th.
The cornerstone of Zoar NJ. E. Church
will be laid on next Sunday.
The oyster-packing houses at Seaford
will begin operation on September 18th.
Mrs. Laura B. Price, of Elkton, has sold
her dwelling and saloon on Main street to
Charles Devalinger. of Middletown, and
for $4150. Mr.. Devalinger took charge OF
the saloon on Tuesday morning.
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Weakness That Paid the Editor,

A Weakness That Paid the Editor.
The Easton Democrat has one subscriber
has peculiar weakness-that is, he insists
upon paying for his paper every time he
gets drunk. He has now paid up to 1927.
and is likely to call any day with Jag"
on and money in hand to pay for yet an
other year. The Democrat is not disposed
to encourage drunkenness but would excuse
few of his arrearage patrons for little
"tippling' if assured Of the settlement Of
what they owe, to say nothing of paying
ahead, and doubtless there are others who
would be equally indulgent to their delin-
quents under similar circumstances.
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lMarshaltons NEW school.

The new public school at Marshallton
was formally dedicated on Saturday after
noon. Interesting exercises were held.
Addresses were made by Jonathan s. Will
lis. of Milford, and ex-Mayor Stanbury J..
Wiley Of Wilmington. Both speakers are
takers on school matters. The
new School house is one of the finest in
he county.
Middletown transcript., 1894-09-08
Ponnlists Convention. .

The Peoples Party held their first con-
vention i'll this State on Monday, and NOM
mated the following ticket: Alexander
Fulton, of Dover. for Governor and Charles
Baedenkoff, Of Wilmington, for Congress.
It was not large or enthusiastic Conven-
ton, and the platform was submitted to
Mr.. Fulton for revision etc. before it was
made public.
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For oyer Fifty Years. !.

An Old and well tried remedy Mn.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions Of mothers
ortheir children while teething, With
perfect success. Il soothes the child, :sof.
tens the gums, allsys all pains, cufss wind
collie md is the best remedy for Diarrhosa.
Is pleasant 10 tho tasts. Sold 81 DruEEists
n eyery part Of the world. Twenty iays'
cants sbottls. II value 4 incalculable. IL
snrs And ~ ior Nm Winslows sosskI
I5sup nd " no othsr kiats
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REPUBLICAN, PRIMARIES.

The Republican party will hold nomina-
ton election to-day throughout New
Castle County. and at all the polling places,
the candidates will be named for the State
Legislators, Assessors, Road Commissioners
and Inspectors. The polls are open from
to D. M
Middletown transcript., 1894-09-08
ONLY oKEDoLLAR.

The New York Weekly Tribune and
Transcript.
By special arrangement with the pub
fishers Of the New York Weekly Tri6Hne,i
Ne are enabled to offer this excellent paper
together withths TRAxscnIrr for one year
for only one dollar. The 1ySbv& q the
leading New York weekly. a 20 pses paper
founded by Horace GFeeIy. EspGcjally the
paper for iarmers. The TsAHScntlf Is the
only Rep1blioan pspu III New Castle
County outnide Of Wilmington, and b a.
yoted ~ loca3 md general nexs. TE sI| sS|
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FIRES IN THE NORTH WEST.
Forests Laid Waste and Oyer Thirt
Towns Destroyed

Forests Laid Waste and Oyer Thirty
Towns Destroyed.
Never in the history of the Northwest,
except at the time Of the fires in the Michi-
gan pinaries in 1871, has there been such q
terrible loss of life and such suffering as
has been caused by the recent forest fires Of
the Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
The loss of life has been awful The
estimate of those who perished in the con-
flagration is now put at about $50, and of
these 45O bodies have been recovered, with
many searching parties in outlaying spots
yet to be heard from.
One of the most painful features of the
whole affair is the charge that these death
dealing fires were started by incendiaries
among the woodmen, who were led to
commit this terrible crime by desperate
desire to get work, as the confagration
will necessitate the immediate emitting Of
vast quantity Of scorched timber to save it
from total loss.
Over 80 towns have been totally destroy
ed, and millions of dollars lost. The reports
of the suffering devastation and loss are
distressing beyond degree, and the one
thought that is uppermost is TO relieve the
sufferers.
Knows Nothing to Mr.. Bancrot's Credi
Mr.. Tunnel, the nominee for, Governor.
is personally speaking. a clean man, and
an honorable gentleman, and We do not
propose to belittle ourselves or the princi-
Piles we represent by personal abuse or mud
singing. MIR. Bancroft we know very
little Of. certainly nothing to his credit
Sussex Republican.