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Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
Resolutions

At the second Quarterly Conference oi
Townsend charge. held in the NJ. E. Church
Townsend. DEL. Sept. 10th, 1895, a com.
mittee was appointed to draft resolutions
in respect to the death of Rev. Herman
Roe, who departed this life Thursday Sept.
18th, 1895.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Great
Head of the Church to remove from this
life our beloved brother and co-laborer,
Rev. Herman Roe; Therefore
RESOLVED, 1st-That in his death we
have lost one of Gods noble men, faith
full friend, careful adviser and excellent
preacher, man of brilliant intellect, and
blameless christian life.
Resolved. End, That we cherish with
great affection the memory of his work in
our church and community.
RESOLVED, 3rd, That because of his spot
less life, and, perfect trust in God dur
ing his sickness, we are fully persuaded
that our loss is his eternal gain.
RESOLVED, 4th, That we tender our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved wife and
son who have lost their counsellor, pro-
tector and support, and commend them to
the care of Him who is "too kind to ere,
and too good to be unkind" and who has
promised to be Father to the fatherless
and husband to the widow.
Resotved, 5th, That copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the bereaved family and
to the secular and religious papers which
are published In this section of the state.
ALBERT CHANDLER,
Committee GEo. M. d. HART,
ANNA L. MALoNEY,
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Valuable Rallies.

In cleaning house last week Mrs. Susan
Culbreth hired a colored man to carry
| away q lot of trash which she instructed
him to burn up. In the wagon passer by
noticed number of old books and picked
out couple which were given him. Upon
investigation it was found that they were
two volumes of the laws of Delaware from
100 to 1897 and contained some very inter.
esting reading matter On the fly leaf is
printed the following "Secretary's office,
New Castle. August Is, 1897. do certify
that this edition of the Laws of the State
Of Delaware, comprised in two volumes,
printed by Samuel and John Adams, is
published pursuant to the directions of an
Act of the Legislature of the said State,
passed on the nineteenth day of June in
the year one thousand seven hundred and
ninety-three. James Booth, Secretary of
the State of Delaware" William Conwell,
a young lawyer, sorted the lot of books
over and secured number of valuable
relics. Mrs. Culbreth's husband purchased
the books many years ago when William
stout's library was sold.-Douer Index.
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Why
Do
They?

Why do SO many people
trade in this store? Why
do they come from fal
away as well as near at
home? Why do they re.
turn regularly season after
season? Why do they tell
their friends to come?
Is it sentiment or accident?
No, this is the reason /: the
reason that governs all buy
ing and selling transac.
tions It is because they
save money by trading
here.
The dominant feature of
this store is its system of
low prices and people have
learned to realize that a
dollar will go farther here
than in other stores.
We have the best and most
reliable goods the market
affords selected BY exper-
fenced buyers to suit the
wants of our customers and
sold at strictly one price.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
WE FETCHED ,rM.

Do you know the delights of a
sportsman when he brings down the
first game of the season. and it proves
to be big? II you do, you can ap-
preciate the satisfaction of the TRAM
SCRIPT In bringing about the reduction
Of the idle force which has for months
hoen drawing pay from the q. s. Trea-
sury 1.-THE rate Of $4,000, 90 year for
the laborious work Of signing the pay
rolls once month as superintendent,
clerk and overseer at the new Federal
building in Wilmington. The other
papers knew Of the steal. for 1t was
merely . legal steal, but they had
nothing to say against It. Not 50 with
the TRANSCRIPT. II has kept the
matter before the people sud Ii was too
glaring waste t,f the pablic money To-
y continued I'M IL 1 1fe. Senater
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
CURRENT EVENTS.

President Cleveland is not expected t,
return to Washington before October 18th
Benjamin Riley, a colored man of st
Augustine, Fla. died recently and left hi,
heirs property valued at 100000, money
that he had made, not inherited, the saw.
ings of an industrious, careful negro of th,
South.
L A special session Of the Texas legislature
was convened The week by Governor Gull
bertson to make law to prevent a prize
fight, and in exactly three hours the
legislature passed the bill, and the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons match, billed for Octobe 3lst
will not be.
The new Constitution ofSouth Carolina,
provides that no divorce shall be granted
in that state for any cause, and the state
win not recognize divorces granted in
other states except as the Constitution Of
the United States compels recognition.
This has always been the law of the state.
The Atlanta Fair is being much com
plimented, its excellence and magnitude
seem to surprise those who have visited it.
One noteworthy fact Is that the Exposition
has paid expenses ever since 1t opened, the
influx of visitors being much greater than
was anticipated by the managers at the
start.
Two women have been appointed truant
officers BY the superintent of the New York
schools; there were las men and six wo-
men among the applicants. Their duties
are TO look ont for the youngsters who
play hookie," and superintendent
Jasper believes women can do it Is well as |
men. and 4 they fail they win be ais |
'herssd. One q ths women appointed |
9 eeasgs g ~ York Building 4 |
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
TO ADVERTISERS.

In justice to ourselves and
to you we wish to state that
the circulation of the TRAN
SCRIPT is over 1,2oo copies
weekly and has been for the
past five months. We be-
lieve this to be at least IS
per cent. greater than any
other country weekly in the
county. This statement is
made merely to correct an
erroneous impression which
obtains in certain quarters.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05

one Boss Tweed thraldom. The pull
pit can do as much II it will, and In
view of the pictures drawn by Mr..
Stengle, and this is not an isolated
case, it should be done. Good govern
ment demands the overthrow of the
corrupt politician, and Mr.. Stengle de-
serves praise for his bravely spoken
words.
But what is the matter with our ma
tional game The writer is not a base
ball enthusiast but ne can see moth
ing in the game to condemn Of itself.
Mr.. Stengle calls it, an "evil' and y
malignant epidemic. His araigD-
ment of the game would lead one to
think that there is something peculiar
to its practice in Smyrna with which
the public is not acquainted. One can
only guess at the reason for such
condition of affairs, but guessing is
very unsatisfactory. We wish We had
an explanation for this attack upon q
popular amusement. Certainly the
reverend gentlemansis not opposed to
all amusements and his feeling towards
the game must be because of some
evils that attend it. 1t may lie bit ing;
it may be the display of anger and
quarrelling; it may be the idea Of
useless waste of time and energy and
money; but this is merely guessing at
the objections. Perhaps the gentle
man himself will inform US as to his
Until he does SO, or we
have further proof against the game,
we shall not join in its condemnation,
Lazy boys and indolent men, who will
do nothing else, may play it, and that |
does not add to ones respect for it, but
we can conceive of minister of the |
gospel engaging earnestly in game of
ball, honestly played, and not only en-
joying it but be doing Gods service.
More base ball might mean less torpid
livers, less of chronic fault finding, and
better sermons. We shall not con-
denim those preachers who play good
hall
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
IN KENT COUNTY.

Joseph Jefferson, of Cheswold. has pur
chased the home of L. NJ. Price in Smyrna
for $780,
The Dover Board of Health has passed 9
resolution declining to grant permits fol
keeping swine within the town limits of.
ter the first Of January next.
The students of the Wilmington Confer
ence Academy at Dover have organized an
athletic association and will place foot
ball team in the field this season.
Mrs. Margaret w. Culbreth. of Smyrna.
has issued invitations to the marriage of
her daughter. Susan Black. to Mr.. Carroll
H. Sudler, of Chicago, Ill. October 16.
Rev. P. II. Rawlins was presented with
a gold-headed cane last week by the
teachers Of Harrington M. E. Sunday
school on the anniversary of his 61st birth
day.
The old M. e. Cemetery at Smyrna has
been fixed up, trees and vines trimmed
and graves greatly improved. The work
was due to the efforts of Mrs. Bewley and
Mrs. Edridge.
Miss Addie Clark, daughter of David s.
Clark, of Kenton, and William s. Arthurs.
a merchant of that place. were married in
Kenton N. E. Church on Wednesday. It
was brilliant affair.
The famous old. "Big Oak" located on
the State Road, about two and one-half
miles from Smyrna, was burned out sew
eral days ago by some boys who were
chasing snake. This was one of the old
est land marks in Kent County, being con.
siderably more than 100 years old.
Charles w. Victor died on Friday
September 9th from an injury received by
by being thrown from the hand car the
evening previous when near the Milford |
station, he being member of the section |
gang. He was SO years old and left wife |
and one child. He was initiated as mem |
Der of the Junior Order American Me-
chanics only the night before the accident.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
Friendship League RESOLUTIONS.

Friendship League Resolutions.
WHEREAS, God in his all-wise providence
has seen fit to remove by death our e.
teemed and much beloved brother Charles
s. Elliot. and
WHEREas, In his death his family has
lost loving son and brother, and our
league true and loyal Epworthian. There
fore be it
Resolved, Thatwh we mourn for our
departed brother, we bow in humble sub.
mission to the will of Him who has called
home the spirit Of our friend, knowing
that our loss Is his gain.
Resolved. That while we cherish his
memory we will strive to emulate and fol-
low his example of faithfnlness and
virtue.
Resolved. That although we lost a
devoted member from our League, the
Church an ardent worker, the community
worthy citizen, yet we bow in humble
submission to the Divine viii of Him vho
doeth all things well.
Resolved, That as mark of our esteem
and heartfelt sympathy, that these resolu.
tions be entered upon the minutes Of the
League, aEd be published in the MrDprr.
TOWN TRAsscnrrr. and that copy be sent
to the family Of our deceased brother.
fCAERrx J. SrAArs,
Commfttee JEssrE r. 6xAArs,
IAuRA WooDxxEr.a.
TAvLoR's BRzpoH. October I'd.
Go e 3 2 Btexars for watch, clock
.nd isyslsy sspei.ins wesk snsssnsssas
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
FROM OLD SUSSEX,

Thomas Bigger, well-known citizen of
Seaford, died suddenly of heart disease at
the oyster house of Emery & Dutton on
Monday morning last.
The question of keeping open the public
schools in Sussex County is causing con-
siderable talk there. At present the schools
are kept open eight months in a year, but
there is strong sentiment to have the time
increased.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
ONLY FOUR MONTHS AFTER

ONA1 cOOh II AON1HS AEIEHs
Our readers will remember the hue
and cry raised by the Democratic pa
rers over alleged primary election
frauds at the Republican primary elec-
tions to nominate a municipal ticket
in Wilmington last May. The defeated
candidates, some of them, joined in
the cry and the cases were carried into
court. The objections were only tech
nical but they were magnified until
they frightened a few too credulous
Republicans and helped to elect the
Democratic ticket. Having accom-
plished that the Democratic papers
have no further use for the matter, not
even to report that Attorney General
Nicholson investigated the cases thor
oughly and threw them out of court,
They were ignored at the September
session.. If the Attorney General had
been Republican these same papers
would have accused him of doing it
for partisan purposes and have raised
a cry against him but Mr.. Nicholson
is Democrat and sit nee is all that is
left them. Their silence which does
injustice to the gentlemen who acted
as election officers and received their
unmerited condemnation, is proof that
they would question the integrity of
an attorney general or any other officer
1t belongs to their game of politics.
But it is surprising that Repubh-
cans will accept these theories or be
influenced by them. Only this week
st. Georges hundred Republican was
discussing the primary election in Will
mington and accepting the Democratic |
newspaper accusation which a Demo-
cratic court has proven to be false.
There is some responsibility in the |
court, there is more with the partisan
editor, hence the difference between
charge and results. And this has been
oniy four short months ago, not so
ong but the men who brought the
yraYeaceusations against those gentle
men remember it and v ith any degree
IT fairness they would have made full
'eports, exhonorating the accused.
fhls result should be a warning to
republicans against accepting as fact
my political accusation made by a
,artisan press.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
IGNORANCE BETRAYETH


"This. and other equally ungentle-
manly expressions are found in the
columns of the sanctimonious TRAN.
SCRIPT: 1.-THE hound will bark" The
expression is intended for the editor of
the New Era, but we feel
not the least provocation or pain there
from-Neu Era.
1t is bad 10 be ignorant but worse
to be ignorant and not know it. The
New Era for weeks has been making
little fiji ngs at the TRANSCRIPT which
have been passed unnoticed. Last
week there was one referring to the
editor of this paper, the "long-winded"
editorials, which are thorns in his
side, and saying when we spoke it was
our desire to
"Let no dog bark"
The whole Of our offending was to
quote his article, word for word, to
put headline upon it reminding him
that cei itain dogs will bark, the hound
for instance. The meaning of the
caption must come from the article. If
by "dogs" the NeU Era meant human
dogs then he may hold to his accusa-
ti0n that we called him a hound but
not otherwise. He dare not quote his
article with our caption. 1t will show
that he only is a dog in his own esti-
nation, and the public will so decide.
His ignorance of English and letters
betrayeth him. We are sorry for him
and for his readers, and are glad to
know that his estimate OF himself
gives "not the least pain."
Again we wish to remind the public
that the New Era is constantly refer
ring in "ungentlemanly and unchris-
tian like" ways to the TRANSCRIPT.
1t is weakness it has. We OCCASION
ally notice one Of them but feel that
an apology is due our readers eYerytime
we do it.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
EXTRACTS from the Jonesboro Gazette, Jones
boro, Union comfy, Illinois.)

1
| Doro, Union comfy, Illinois.)
TESTIMONIALS THAT COUNT.
| Home Comfort Ranges have been in use in
| this section of the State for nearly fifteen
years, and, as will be seen from testimonials
below of some of our best citizens they are
justly very popular. This makes the third
time this company has canvassed this coun-
ty, and the very fact that they are meeting
canvass, is conclusive evidence that the Home
Comfort has and will stand the test Of time.
Note what the people say of them.
JoNEsBoRo, ILL, April IL, 1895.
We have been using a Home Comfort
Range for about fourteen years, and are SO
well pleased with it that we would not ex-
change 1t for any other make OF stove. Our
falg range mas not cost us cent. We would cheer
desiring first-class cooking apparatus.
Mr.. 4 MRS. JAS. MORGAN.
BALLOON, ILL.,, April "A, 1896.
This is to certify that after usingss, Home
cheerfullv recommend them to my nciehbors
and friends as being all that is Claimed Of
tnem- j. L. MOORE.
BRooKLYN, ILL, May 9, 1895
70 ne Public This is to certify that
St Louis, Mo-, one OF their Home Comfort
has been in continual service all that time
company,s agents called and examined II,
and found two small places IN the fire-bo1
sLghtly burned, this he repaired at once with
new material gratiously. make this free
ana frank statement solely with the object Of
aiding worthy enterprise.
Truly yours,
= J. D. YOU'VE, M. d.
Ines GEEK, HARDIN Co., ILL..
WROUGHT IRON RANGE Co, st. Louis. Mo.
Gen4enen we have been using one Of
and are well pIeased with Il, and cheeffniIy
recommend II to every household for econ.
md perfect cooking. It has eiven the utmosS
'atisfactton, and we would not dispose Of II
wen ior the purchase price II we could not
'et announcer. NH. A. B. RILEY,
MRS. 8. A. Riley.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05

TOWNSEND, DEL, July II. 1895.
find the Home Comfort Range to be as
good in every respect as represented. Itheats
very quickly, cooks perfectly, and does not
consume more than half the fuel my old
stove did. It has many other advantages
over the ordinary stove.
MRS. H. NJ. DEAKYNE.
We purchased on the 10th day Of July, one
OF the Home Comfort Steel Ranges and find
it to be the most convenient cooking appa-
ratus we have ever used. would not be
without 1t now, knowing the convenience of
any one wishing to tighten their work.
MRS. DAVIS WILSON.
lam using one Of the Home Comfort Ran
ges; It heats rapidly, draws splendidly, af-
perfectly. I find It so far to be exactly as
represented.
FRANKLIN COLLINS.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05

WROUGHT IRON RANGE Co.:
We have each purchased a
Home Comfort Range and are pleased to say
that it gives entire satisfaction.
Mrs. M. N. Willis, Middletown, Del.
J. B. vandegrift, Port Penn, Del.
Abram Stats, Taylor's Bridge, Del.
James Thompson, Glasgow, Del.
VIM. Coming. Taylor's Bridge, Del.
w. H. yoshell, McDonough, Del.
Mrs. w. r. Rees, Newark, Del
Bedford Roe, Kennedyville, Md.
w. Thomas Jones, Kennedyyille, Md.
N. w. Comegys, Blacks, Md.
Mary E. ClendanieL Kennedyville, Md.
W. NJ. Darrell, Millington, Nd.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05
N)Q. B.SBaRP
e. CO.,
Fourth and Market Sts.

Thelargest and most
complete line in the
city. Our efforts in
Blankets are greater
than ever and more
will be sold here than
ever before. Five hun
dred Blankets will be
sold for 25 cents each,
and one lot of White
Wool Blankets which
we have always sold
for $500, we shall
start the season with
1or $S.oO per pair, In
red, pink, blue and vel |
low borders.
We are determined |
to make this a Blanket
season par excellence.
and any one wanting
a frst-class Blanket
will find here a big
dollars worth. Look
carefully at our $500
Blanket; we've sold
them within the last
year for $3.50. As
fine, soft and elegant
Blanket as you ever
used. See them and
save money.
Nn. B. sllaID ( @.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05

CooCH's BRIDGE, DEL, August l, 1895.
1 am using a Home Comfort Range and
cheerfully recommend 1t to others as q flrst-
tion and requires much less fuel than any
stove have ever used. am much pleased
with 1t and would not part with 1t for the
purchase price. Persons needing Ranges will
do well to try the Home Comfort.
MRS. ]. w. DAYETT.
Middletown transcript., 1895-10-05

Go q , 2. Btexarr for watch, clock
And lsssl!y ssp6isins. Wefk snsssnissIls'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-12

That fi. subject for consideration on
that occasion was Richmond az Nan.
utIctur.ng 'iy". that six OF th" most
prominent businessmen mad consented
tn make short addresses. AMI that
lunch would be served after the discus.
sion was closed Nj Morris expressed
an. conviction that tho meeting would
rot only prove most instrumental for
CD" good or the city. bur also most en-
jnyahIe. and that there would be- large
dtt. uianrc - tho members.
Mr. Morris also. as chairman OF an
Portrait o. ,N-Pr.- dent George H. Chris
titr ID The meeting. which Pc had had
pended ON th. walls ~ the Chamber
over fh. speak rs chair fnr inspection
OFF trc uttrl-re. n VAS accepted from
fha committee n~ very satisfactory
arl ui.n InZ Nk.nrs- of judge Christian.
tnl the committee discharged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-12
.irrci-liHII,,nN Lcngmr.

CLEVELAND. o.. April An orglni-
zatiou o. be- known as the National
Street Hallway League Was formed here
last ui-lt. o. take the place OF tn Anal
-aiuHt'i Association. which T. a.I 20 BE-
morhuui. Municipal ownership of rail-
roads D. held t. be- the only means Of
RELIEF. and sfrcet-car-men are urged 10
become political power In the cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-12

DO nc, forget TO adj TO yoar Dnnhins "',o''
,.,,ooais. or soda. 10 drops OF ASGosiOhA Or
r.Rs. Ii impar,s delicious ns'oF a'a p's'e".S
n, alaria and al summer D.ssa'e'- Dc '-'o =
get IN, genuine Ausosssrs, man4a''1'e' WY
nv Dr. L q Il siaxert s Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-12
Faster Entertainment.

There Will o, an Easter Pan. '..'".
81, 3D., lecture-roou 81 ths S,coni Htl. %
"h,r.h. rriIay April l-th AZ go "....'f
r.. NJ. Admission. Adults -. '''
nrt.r H. l5c Refreshments VII Boz >e.'''
,ttsr the entertainment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-12
our pail, Nrw York Hotel Report.

NEW YORK;. April H. ,Speciall
Misses Pace. Mrs j. b. Pace. T.. Whit
l.ch. F.ftn-ANcnur. f. g. Kent, Bar
tholIi. j. Bates. ST. Denis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-12

Mr.. |. r. Morris. chairman II the Sc
bet committee on Special MEETINGS ~
IN. Chamber for the discussion Of sub
ircts relating 90 the wrlttr- oi me c.-N
members announced that all the pre-
parstions had been made Tor holding the
hrst OF these meetings IN the Han nI we
Chamber on the 18th instant at > /. NJ
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
Rebekah Lodge Social

One of the most enjoyable SoclaIs of the
season was given last Thursday eve, by Bee
be Rebekah Lodge.
The novelty of the event filed the spacious
rooms of l. o. o. F. Hall to overfowing.
The literary part of the entertainment was
rendered mostly by the children, and con-
sisted principally of recitations.
An instrumental duet by the Misses Tor
pey and Heitzman, was highly appreciated
Miss Edna Alga rected The Old Maid s
Dilemma, to the amusement of all except
the old maids (of which there were none).
"Little Jack" was very nicely spoken by
Miss Bessie Cannon.
Vocal solos by the Misses Hines and VIII
Iiams, were we'll received.
Miss Bessie Smith recited the Washwo.
mans Soliloquy, which put some new ideas
into the heads of the young ladies.
Bill Mason's Bride, by Miss Jessie Davis,
was one of the best selections.
AS Miss Nettie Shultz recited Caleb's Court
ship, the faces of the young gentlemen said
very plainly, they would never adopt Caleb's
plan of counting. Miss Nettie gives promise
of making a very fine speaker.
! In striking contrast to the above recitations
| was the one given by Miss Matte Smith, en-
titled Back to the Old Home. Miss Smith
possesses talent of no ordinary degree, and
anything she undertakes is always we'll done
A piano solo by Miss Katie Hines received
merited applause.
Then came the unwinding of the balls Of
carpet rags, which produced more fun than
the average boy enjoys with his first pair OF
skates.
The Lodge is in very fiourishing condi
ton, and already there are rumors of anoth
| er Social in the near future.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
County TG2ChGrS' Examinations.

List of Examinations:
First Saturday in September, at Ravenna
First Saturday in October Ravenna
Third Saturday in October Kent
First Saturday in November Ravenna
Third Saturday in November Garrettsville
First Saturday in December Ravenna
First Saturday in January Ravenna
Third Saturday in January Garrettsville
First Saturday in February Ravenna
First Saturday in March Ravenna
Third Saturday in March Garrettsville
First Saturday in April Ravenna
Third Saturday in April Kent
First Saturday in May Ravenna
First Saturday in June Ravenna
On Saturday at the close of the
Summer Institute, Rayenpa
Buxwell examination of pupils will
be held on the first Saturday in
April and the first Saturday in
May at Ravenna
kC. T'.NORTHROP, Clerk.