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Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
ODESSA FLASHES.

John Swan, of Chester, is visiting in
town.
Mrs. John Appleton has returned from
visit to Philadelphia.
MI. and Ms. John G. Corbit are spending
this week in Philadelphia.
Miss Cora Reynolds, of Greenspring, is
the guest Of Miss Bessie George.
= Miss Mary Stevens, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of MS George W, Polk.
Mrs. George W. Polk will start for the
west next week where, under the orders of
the doctor she will remain for year or
two in order to benefit her health.
Mr.. Fred Demerest and wife, of Delanco,
N. j.. and Mr.. George 4. Gremminger and
family, of New York, and Mr.. William
.Gremminger are the guests Of NJ. Grem-
minger and family.
The revival services which are in pro-
gress in the NJ. e. Church are growing in
interest. Rev. r. I. Watkins is doing his
utmostto create deep feeling Of religious
enthusiasm. A number have confessed
conversion and the outlook is that many
souls will have been allied to Christ ere the
meetings close.
At the meeting of the directors Of the
Odessa Creamery Company at Odessa. Tues
day morning, Jynuary I'd, q dividend Of
10 per cent. on the capital stock was de-
clared. This is two per cent. increase on
last year. The annual meeting OF the
stockholders will be held at the creamery
Office, on Tuesday. January 18th. at Up. m.
John Smeedix, the colored man against
whom there is strong eYideace of having
fired the stables of Alonza Whittock on
on Monday night, was arrested on Wednes-
day. Smeedix had been employed by Mr..
Whlttock for the past few months, but
was discharged on Sunday for some of his
misdeeds. He made threats against Mr..
Whittock to several of his companions,
which reached the ears of that gentleman,
who then notified the authorities. The
country around was searched for the negro
but he was not found until Wednesday
morning when he was arrested by officer
Johnson in front Of Armstrong; store. It
is supposed that he thought by coming in
town he would throw suspicion from him
self. He was put in the lookup and in the
afternoon was given hearing before
Squire Rose. At the hearing witnesses
testified that Smeedix had repeatedly
threatened some harm to Mr.. Whittock,
and on Monday was heard to say that
before Saturday night Mr.. Whittock
would be sorry for discharging him. He
tried to borrow a revolver from several of
his friends for some purpose. Smeedix
stoutly denied that he was in anyway con-
nected with the origin of the fire, but
could bring forward no witnesses to prove
his whereabouts at the time Of the fire.
He seemed to take little interest in the
trial and remarked that he would '.just as
leave lay in jail this winter as not" If he
is convicted the probabilities are that he
will lay in Jail many winters, or as Squire
Rose remarked break stone. He was held
one thousand $1,000 dollars bail in default
of which he was committed to Jail to
await the February term of court. Con-
stable Duhadaway took him, to New Castle
on Thursday.
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CaIenders of ,a4.

We have received number of very pretty
Calenders for '94, but the prettiest thus far
is the one received with the compliments
Of @. /. Hood. of Sarsaparilla fame Sweet
Sixteen is its title it bears the head of the
prettiest summer girl Of the season, litho-
graphed in many delicate colors. The pad
is also in harmonious colors, the figures
plain and readable. You can get one at
your druggists. w. 8, Letherbury has also
presented his patrons with delicately
tinted lithograph with calender affixed
and is both useful and ornamental, George
D. Kelley, agent for the Royal Fire Insur-
ance Company present very useful calen-
der, you can read the dates without glasses.
The one that suits our purpose best how
ever is sent by D. J. Riley 4 Co.. New York.
II is not made for ornament but use, and
We find it Indispensable. But they all are
chuck full of days.
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
WORLDS FAIR BUILDING.

Co mmissioners Invite Bidders to
Purchase the Delaware Building. -
The Delaware State Board of Worlds
Fair Commissioners have after all other
plans have apparently failed decided toseli
the Delaware building at he-World's Fair
grounds to the highest bidder.
Bids for the building will be received at
the residence of the president, Thomas B.
Smith, No. 914 jefferson street, Wilmington
at 8 p. m. on January 20. The commission
ers are in hopes that the building will be
purchased by some one in Wilmington and
brought there and put up. A number of
people have talked Of SO doing, but they
have as yet taken no definite action. The
building must be removed from the park
by May next
The amount received from the sale of the
building will be used toward paying off the
debt Of the local board.
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
PoRTPE

The yearly meeting of the directors Of
Hickory Grove Cemetery occurred on Mo9
day the Sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman are staying 1T
"Roselands," the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J,
B. Vandegrift.
When repairs are made upon the switch
back at Augustine Pier, ii will be moved
to better situation on the grounds. This
is welcome news as it somewhat ohstructs
the view of the bay as now placed.
Although the nights were dark, 3D.
ance on the meetings of the week of Ter
were good. Rev. s. g. Boardman st-
ing in these services which are int BIZ.
Those who knew him are glad to md kim
again after a lapse of ten years. q bas-
torate here extended over twelve yea
The Debating Society which was i Iga-
nized last week held its first cont on
Monday the Sth, the question being RE
solved, That the employments now open
to women are more beneficial than
jurious." In the absence of 8. Lord, p
dent, J. B. Vandegrift took the chair.
speakers on affirmative were: e. G. y
II D. Griffin, W.. Willis; Negative:
Given. T. Higgins, J. B. Vandegrift.
following were appointed judges: NJ
Weidman, Diehl and Marten, who a
mously decided in favor of the afR5ml
Questions for next week will be: ResoY
"That Happiness Increases With Civil
tion."
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
DEsTRoYEDBY FIRE.

Cattle. Horses and q Large Quantity of
Hay Gone up In Flames.
Mr.. Alonzo Whittock, living about two
miles below Odessa, on the farm recently
purchased by James P. Hohscker, Of
Smyrna, formerly the home of the late
Martin -Appletons had most disastrous
FIRE on Monday night, in which nearly all
his farm stock and provender were des-
troyed.
The fire-wa discovered about midnight
but the horse and COW stables were already
in full blaze, and all attempts to rescue the
poor dumb creatures confined therein, were
futile, and of herd of 20 cattle only three
were saved, and the entire stable of horses,
numbering II head were burned to death,
together with about 20 tons Of hay. The
wind was favorable, and with great pre-
sence of mind and herculean efforts Of Mr..
Whittock' household and farm hands the
fire was prevented from spreading to fhe
other buildings, so the dwelling. graneries
and other out buildings were saved.
Mr.. Whittock's loss is heavy one,
although he was very well insured, yet not
early to the amount of his loss. Hfs stock
was of the finest, and he was known for
his attention and care of his cattle and
horses; the most Of his tims was devoted to
the care of his animals. His milch cows
were acknowledged to be the finest in this
section; having carefully selected them and
paying for some as high as one hundred
dollars. The insurance was an average Of
$40 per head, and s75 per head on horses,
with about $400 on the provender and
implements. MFR. Hofeckers loss is also
considerable. though the buildings were in
sured.
The origin Of the fire is undoubtedly in
cendiary. A colored man from Virginia.
William Smeedix. who had been working
for Mr.. Whittock had some difficulty and
was discharged on Sunday morning, when
he was heard to make very direful threats
The fire following the next day lead to his
being suspected. and he has since been
captured. and after a preliminary hearing,
was taken to New Castle to await trial.
There is but little doubt that he is the
guilty one who started the fire.
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a New Crearnery. !,

The building of creamery at Fairlee.
Nd is now an assured thing, and Messrs.
Keyser, and Staats, formerly of Sassairas,
the movers in the matter, have made all
necessary arrangements, and work on the
foundation has commenced. Building
material is being hauled, and the work will
be pushed as rapidly as possible. The loca-
ton Is on the corner of Mr.. Keyser's lot
near the school house. The building will
be 2ox4s feet, and win be fitted up with the
most approved machinery for the work to
Be undertaken. It is expected that the
creamery will be ready for the copmence-
ment Of operations in early spfine. The
ara promising, as the sQFxound.
Ing country Is admirably adapted 70 The
raising Of stock for creamery purposes, and
the farmers. recognize the advantage TO be
dsriysd 1t s thought will givs ~ enter.
prise their earnest support
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
Comeeys-Cochran.


st. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church
was the scene of very pretty wedding on
Wednesday afternoon, the occasion Of the
marriage of Miss Elizabeth Naudain Coch-
ran, eldest daughter of Robert A. Cochran,
near town, and Mr.. George Spencer Come
gys, of Centreville, Nd. A large company
of relatives and friends were present to
witness the ceremony which was performed
by Rev. Joseph Beers.
The church was trimmed with winter
greens, banks of holly filled the windows,
and graceful festoons of evergreen added
to the beauty of the scene.
The bridal party entered at little past 2.30
to the strains of Lohengrin as played by
Mr.. Alfred NJ. Chamberlaine, organist of
St. Anne's.
The bride was becomingly attired in
dress of pearl silk lansdowne, trimmed
with velvet, with hat to match, carrying a
bouquet of LaFrance roses with flowing
ribbons of pink. The bridesmaids were
Miss Mary Patton Cochran. sister of the
bride, in old rose henrietta and velvet and
Miss Anna Welch in plum broadcloth
with trimmings of white lace and fur,
;. Miss Lydia Cochran, sister of the bride,
dark green broadcloth and velvet with
nile green trimmings, Miss Laura =.
Willis, dark brown, with velvet, and fur
each carrying punches of holly. The
ushers were Messrs. Thomas Emory, OF
Centrevilie. Md; Douglas Cochran, brother
of the bride, Edward Cooper, of Chester
vile, Nd; and John Luton, of Blacks,
Md. After receiving congratulations, the
bride and groom drove to the residence Of
the brides father, where dinner was served
for the Immediate family. They took the
5.11 train for Centreville, amid showers oi
rice and merry laughter. The presents
were numerous and handsome. Among
those present from a distance were Mrs,
DR.. Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs. John Emory. ol
Centreville.
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DELAWARE CITY,
Rev. Mr.. oassner. IS quite sick.

Rev. Mr.. Gassner, Is quite sick.
Mrs. Scam has returned from Philadel-
-phia.
Mrs. F. T. Eagle, Of New Castle, was IN
town on Thursday.
Miss Alice Philips, Of philadelphia was
in town on Thursday.
Rev. Martin B. Dunlap, Of Wilmington.
was in town this week.
Mr.. Fanks and wife, of Philadelphia,
were in town this week.
Mrs. Charles Jordan, Of Philadelphia,
was in town on Thursday,
J. 8. Dunlap and wife, of Wilmington,
were in town on Thursday.
George s. Ford and family, of New
Cas- tie, were in town this week.
Fred. and Benjamin Downs, Of Whining
ton, were in town on Thursday.
Rev. William Gaylord, son Of former
pastor of the Presbyterian church, was In :
town this week.
Owing to the serious illness of Benjamin
W. Dunlap, the proposed twelfth-nlgns
party did not take place. st
Miss Lizzie Price, of Wilmington, and
her neice Mrs. George Leister, Of Pittsburg,
nee Miss Mary King, spent Sunday with
n. G. Price.
W. w. Cheais ias left for Glassboro,
N. u, where be has an interest 4, the
Waarick glars works Mr. Cheairs y sec
retary and trsasusr Of The ocznpany. -
Capt. John Craig who W. bern I'D lived
during his earlier yssr 80 DsIawsre City,
died on Thursday, the 1ith, ct the sfsidence
of his brother-in-law, Samuel Hicken.
Two years ago he was wrecked on the
coast. The Capt. suffered severely from
exposure which resulted in consumption
and caused his death.
It is with much sorrow we announce the
death of Benjamin W. Dunlap on the 9Th
inst, Mr.. Dunlap was 81 years cid and
had lived nearly all his life in Delaware
City and had many warm friends. he was
member of the Episcopal church, at one
time serving as one of the vestry, and was
prominent figure in Red Lion hundred
politics. A wife and one son survive him.
The funeral took place on Thursday, SER
vices were held in Christ Church, Rev. I. !
Dupont Coleman, of Wilmington, oficiat-
ing; interment at Delaware City cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
A MUSICAL soIREE.
An Evenings Enjoyment without Al

An Evenings Enjoyment without AL
10y.
0nsof the most pleasant social events of
the season was Musical Soiree given by
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. McWhorter at their
pretty home on North Broad street last
Saturday evening, in honor of the choir
of Forest Presbyterian Church. There were
about 70 guests present, and the evening
win be remembered fer the pleasant social
intercourse enjoyed by all. The genial
spirit Of the hospitable host and hostess
permeated the whole company and every
one present was in their merriest mood.
The music furnished by the various menu
bers of the choir was pleasant feature of
the evening Mr.. ]. B. Maxwell whose musi-
cal repertoire is as varied as It's pleasing en-
tanned the company with number OF
ballads and popular airs, and accompanied
the piano with several violin selections.
There were also number of solos and.
Duets by other members of the choir and ..
few literary selections, among which; was
the reading of Alice Cary's "0rder for a
Picture" by Miss Alice Autcault which. was
much enjoyed. But the evenings pleasure
was not all feast of reason and flow of
SOUL" The bountiful board was spread
with substantial comforts, and the friends
gathered about the groaning table with
manifest delight. Salads, biscuit, coffee,
cream and cakes composed the menu; and
the delicious flavor of the whole repast
proves beyond doubt that cooking is
fine art.
The hours were from 7.3o to 11.45. and
the last guest bade lingering good night
as about that hour. The evening will be
remembered for the pleasant social inter-
course of congenial people.
Those present were: Mrs. I. S. Valland-
ham, Mrs. N. M. Browne, Mrs. L. c. Nc
Dowell, Mrs. Ella Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Naudain, Mrs. Chas. Constable, Miss
Freeman, Mr.. C.J. Freeman, Mrs. Cyrus
Tatman, Miss Matte Tatman, Mrs. W. 81.
Houston, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Eliason,
Mr.. Purnel J. Lynch, Miss Vinie Lynch,
Miss Anna Lynch, Miss Mary Beasten, Miss
Willie Beasten, Miss Lena Pleasanton, Miss
May Holten, Captain Samuel Pennington,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Emerson, Mr.. and Mrs
J. c. Parker, Mrs. James Burnham, Miss
Lottie Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Burris,
W. E. Wright, Miss Alice Autcault, Miss
Stella Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs. James War
rem, Miss Addie Hazard, Miss Mollie
Burris, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Maxwell, Mrs.
Mary Hall, Miss Lizzie Hall, Miss Mary
Anderson, Miss Bessie Anderson, Miss
Annie Maxwell, Miss Sarah Brady, Miss
Mary Budd, Miss Lillian Budd. Miss Helen
Naudain, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Rowe. Mr..
A. Green, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Mifiin, d. L.
Dunning, W. o. Stack, and G. D. Kelley.
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TOWNSEND TOPICS.

The grip still has its share of victims.
here.
Miss Ethel Hofington was the guest of
Viva Smith on Sunday.
At the last meeting of the Loan Associa-
ton money sold for 80 cents.
w. A. Tinley, of Philadelphia, has been
visiting his sister Mrs. A. s. Quillin.
Mrs. Jennie Wilson of Wilmington is the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. Winfield Lat
tamus
Mrs. Ann Townsend Is better. Her
daughter Mrs. J. D. Carter has returned to
her home near Chestertown.
Miss sallie Wilson moved from here
to Forritdales, Pa, on Thursday. Her
sons John and James reside there
Mrs. Samuel Townsend was summoned
to Camden. N. j., on Friday to the bedside
of her son Howard, who is quite ill with
typhoid fever.
John D. Stradley has purchased from the
Odessa Loan Associatin the dwelling loca-
ted on the Railroad avenue now occupied
by Benjamin Lockerman.
Rev. Herman Roe preached for Rev.
F. F. Carpenter on Sunday, and will
continue to fill the pulpit until Mr..
Carpenter is able to take charge.
The new school bell hasn't very good
ing, there is story afloat about far
mer who lost one of his cows, he heard
the school bell ringing and thought it
was COW bell, so he come to Townsend
to look for his lost COW. The bel, will be
exchanged for beater one in the near
futnre.
William Moore has removed his business
from the blacksmith shop of Israel Pitch
ard to that ofJames Carton west Of the
fssilrood. NJ. Pitchssd win return from
Wilmington ii the spring and occupy his
shop. a man from Eiston Nd, xas i,sre
1 short tims aeo and Isased Mr., Cartons
shop for the coming year, and while re-
etnrnine homs Nm killed By the can near
Clayton.
Thomas White, col. generally known as
Morgan because of his fieetness Of foos.
was attacked with La-gripps some time
last week, not knowing the disease h, wen
tured out on Saturday and came oTown-
send. The poor old fellow said he bad been
fighting hawkins lthe wind d)sll his life but
it did not compare with tie sripp. The
supposition Il that he caugh cold, be grew
worsednd died on Tuesday morning. His
funeral took place on Thursday.
James Waters, the young man who lives
on the Kellar farm, climbed tree on Tues
day, to look for 8 raccoon. He made
zip which lefs him hanging BY his hands
about thirty feet from theground as he
was unable 70 get hack on the body Of the
tree be was compelled to drop. His COM
rades tried to break his fall by catching
him. but be droped with such force that
they were unable to catch him and one Of
his less was htoken. Dn. T. A. Enos and
Benjamin FeFguson rendered the pscessary
aid, and hopes vsre entertained for his
recoysry, bat q a O'Clock NJ, Friday
Be disd. Decsssed vas ii The IS year
Of his -, and leaves : wife and one
child u mourn his sudden death.
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These Prioes are eRieht.

We practice not deception in our adver-
tising; but try to aid our customers by
giving them truthful figures on articles
which are generally used at all seasons o
the year. We may hit something you want
now. If We do not, then call on Us and we
win endeavor to satisfy your wants by
neming you prices that are lower
than ever before known inl fiddletown store
keeping. Gfanulated sugar 50 per pound
100 pounds 4.75; Arbuckles. Levering and
Lion coffee % cents; The best rolled bats
8 cents per pound; Pearl Hominy cents
per quart; Eaisins 5 cent? per pound; Fruit
of Loom rauslin, 81 cents; Piilcw-case MUS
lin {z5 inches), 12l cents; Heavy Io-4
bleaehed sheetings 2zc per yard; several
styles shiftings, 1oc PEI yard. Mind you-
we are sole agents here fors he 8 Wofkers'
and echestlr suspendszs prioss Alto 47c
Look in our extreme es6t window ahd read
the ad7er$isement = Al Illusfroted lecture.
Men'a good5 of 81 kinda Thgbsst selected
stock Of shoss - IoVn: q
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BRIEFS

Robes and Blankets. direct from
manufacturers. Wholesale and Retail
Largest stock. lowest prices.
J. @. Parker.
Geo. W. Ingram has sold for the own
ers the Jamison corner farm to J. Frank
Eliason, consideration $1,000.
The recent change in the atmosphere
makes some folks shiver and shake, but
fills the coal dealers heartswith delight.
The young mems social club held
another meeting this week and appointed
Friday March 80. for the next ball to be
given In the Opera HOUSE.
ID. Z. Dnnning received last week from
the Manufacturers over 1000 pieces Of Wall
Paper Of next springs patterns and is offer
ing them for 5, 8, 1oc.' ana upwards with
Borders and Ceilings to match. Remnants
or less than cost.
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13

gay in the festal joys that only are found at
marriage feasts where cupid reigns.
There have been already an unusual
number of weddings since the New Year
dawned, and many young bride has
plighted her faith with the man OF her
choice, for "better or for worse"
May all blessings crown these midwinter
brides, and whatever else betide. may their
years be many and their joys untold.
.'Sail forth into the sea of life,
oh, gentle, loving, trusting wife,
And free from all adversity,
Upon the bosom of that sea,
Thy comings and thy goings be-"
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
REcKLEss sHoor1Ne.
A Spent Bullet is Found In Middle
town House and the Inmates

town House and the Inmates
are Terrorized.
When whizzing bullet comes crashing
into home, naturally there is more or less
alarm on the part of the inmates as to their
safety, and whether by accident or design.
the danger that threatens human life in
such an event, remains the same.
One day this week Mrs. Mary Valldegrift
observed little hole in the window shade
at the window in the upper hall vt the
head of the stairway, in her home at Miss
Ireland's and upon investigation the hole
was found to extend to the window pane,
and even through the outside blind, which
was closed.
Her first query was-how did that hole
ever get there? A stone could not have
been thrown with sufficient force as to
penetrate the shutter. window and curtain,
without shattering the whole, and for
awhile there seemed no solution to the
mystery, until at the further end of the hall
bullet was found, where it had struck
against q trunk and its force spent. The
bullet was of 80 calibre, and any one in
the house passing the window at the time
/ of its entrance would, it is more than
likely, have been killed. It is hardly sup
posable that any one purposely aimed at
Miss Ireland's house or any Of its inmates,
but they were certainly exposed to great
danger.
When the shooting was done is moi
known. but certainly within very few
days. Doubtless someone with weakness
for exploits was firing off in the vacant lot
at the rear Of the house. But one such
exploit Is enough. and for the protection
of our people, there should be some means
taken to stop the reckless shooting that goes
on in our town.
To carry concealed weapons Is trans
gression Of the law, and If promiscuous
shooting off guns and reyolvers is not, it
surely should be.
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VOLUNTEER HosE COMPANY.
Annual Meeting and Liectipn OF ON
GERS ,fSnl. the E..x,. a..x~ VsIIcuuuss -.


Annual Meeting and Llectipn OF Ofn-
GERS for the Ensuing Year.
The meeting of the Volunteell Hose Com
pany at the Hose House last F$idaY even
ing was largely attended, and the reports
from the various officers show that the
company is in good shape and well equip
ped forservice.
The annual elections resulted as follows:
William Taylor. president, Joseph
A. Suydam, first vice president; =. s. Jones
second vice president; Joseph Cs Jolls, SEQ
retary; N. Kumpel, Jr., treasurer; John W.
Jolls, w, z. Connellee and ~ g. Jones,
trustees; J. A. Suydam, chief; William B.
Kates, first assistant; g. M. Stanger. second
assistant; Joseph W. Gary, pipernan, 7. R.
Brown, &c. Hall. 8. r.. Warren. Harry 4.
Gears. ]. W. Dickinson, resistant.
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
Turner-Wilson.

40E 1CL- w AAE20AAs
Mr.. Howard Tucker prominent young
business man of Detterton. Nd, and Miss
Mary r. Wilson. were quietly married
Thursday morning, at the home Of the
brides mother. in the presence Of the
immediate relatives of the contracting par
ties. After the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Turner took The morning train for q bridal
trip.
Middletown transcript., 1894-01-13
rrus Enough.

The local newspaper u The one newspaper
that should command the patronage fthe
community. Ifonly one j0nrnal an Be-
taken in, family, Il should be The one
published at home The locaa neWspepsr.
is the backbone Of the commnnity. md
generous as the public appreciation ofits
Offices is, it merits much mon 1ynzpsthy
and support than It's eenealIy YSc5156s
Philadelphia Times.