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Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
ODESSA NOTES.

i Mr.. Columbus Watkins was New Yorl
4 visitor on Thursday
DR.. EN- ry Maryel.of Atlantic City. spen
Sunday with friends in town.
1 Chas H. Scott, of Wilmington. is the CUES
of Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Townsend.
Mr.. Harry Ward. who for many years
has held the position of Engineer of the
Steamer Clio, has resigned 10 assume charge
of large steamboat plying between Ches-
ter and Philadelphia
A great improvement has been made at
the foot of Main st. by filling in the sandy
soil with several boat loads of oyster shells.
The appearance of the county bridge
over the Odessa Creek, has been much i'm
proved by new coat of paint.
Much unlavorable comment is heard in
this town relative to the construction Of the
Delaware River jetty from Reedy Island
to Blackbird creek. Several years ago it
was decided to build this jetty, beginning
at the Southern end of Reedy Island and
running south twelve thousand feet, then
from point below Blackbird creek north,
twelve thousand feet, thus entirely closing
the outlet Of Blackbird creek and seriously
impairing the flow of water in the Appo-
quinimink. The engineers who have in
charge the construction of the jetty have
graciously consented to leave an opening of
four hundred feet at the mouth of Appo-
quinimink, seemingly disregarding the
fact that the sediment deposited by the ebb |
and flow of the tide in the Delaware will |
very shorty cut off all water communi. |
cation between this town and Philadelphia. |
1t is great hardship to the boat owners
of Odessa and will meet with stormy op-
position. The inconsistency of our legis |
lators at Washington is readily seen from |
the fact that while several thu usand dollars
are beinglexpended in deepening the chan
mel OF the creek another clique of legisla-
tors is busily engaged in having the only
outlet to the river blockaded by the con-
struction of the jetty. The dredging ofthe
creek will undoubtedly be a source of graft
fication to the catfish and other members
of the finny tribe which swim in deep
water. and while they will appreciate the
of fifteen thousand dollars,
their pleasure will not compensate for the
loss of watercourse and consequently
moderate freight rates between this town
and Philadelphia. Messrs. John C. Corbit
and Columbus Watkins have just returned
from Washington where they haye been
m consultation with the government Of
icials. but have as yet received but little
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
BUSINESS LOCALS.

For pretty, he aud seasonable things in
millinery at reasonable prices go to Mrs.A.
NJ. McKee's.
Mr.. Geo. w. Stephens. who for num-
Der of years was in business in Middletown
and iswell known throughout this COM
munity, will be glad to see old friends and
patrons at E. o. Thcmpson's large clothing
house, in Philadelphia, an advertisement
of which is found in another column Of the
TRANSCRIPT. Mr.. Stephens has all his old
time afability and happy good humor that
made him so popular here, and he takes
special pleasure in fitting out his Middle
town customers in the top of the style.
Don't fail to call and see him or your
next visit to the city.
what handsome pictures!,' is the excla
nation ofeyery visitor to Mr.. Geo G. Rowe's
new store. corner Main and Scott Streets.
"But the beauty is not all in the pictures"
says Mr.. Rowe, part Of il is in the price: /
sell those pictures for less than could buy
the holdings for the frames, saying MOTH
ing of the work. have no explation Of
the reason, but that is the fact" Mould
ings kept in stock and frames made to order.
Mr.Rowe has anentirely new line of Wall
paper to which he INVITES inspection. Get
your orders in early for work. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed. He has two beautiful Es- /
tey Organs which be will sell AT COST. de-
string to quit that part of his business.
A spring hal; or bonnet is an absolute
necessity since the warm weather has
come. Mrs. A. NJ. Mckee can supply all
needs in that line. Give her call, and |
you will be sure to give her an order
Mrs. Fannie Lockwood announces that |
she will continue the millinery business of
the late Miss s. A. Howell at her old stand |
on West Main street. She has full new
stock Of spring goods, and is showing some |
of the most stylish trimmed hats aud bon
nets Of the season. Patrons old and new
will do well to inspect her, goods
Mrs. Barnett viii have in new lot oil
Innings in all the latest fabrics, rustic cam
brio. taf5sta rustic, scrim and tailor's cam
- Is ~ EzI i
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

Consult the advt. Of Mr.. Buckle. th'
Imachinist and plumber at the old Buckle
Foundry.
Delinquent Tax Collector Cleayer sits
in Odessa ON Monday, April. 20; at Port
Penn on Saturday, 25; in Middletown Goth
and 3oth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Willis entertain
ed company at Whist party Saturday
evening in honor of their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pharo, of Philadelphia.
-P asst State Councillor E. s. Jones re-
ceived this week handsome jew Ell as P. s.
c., Jr. o. U. A. NJ. from the Grand Lodge,
as ordered at the last annual meeting.
u. G. T,ylor and E. G. Clark announce
to the public that they win serve ice this
summer. beginning on Monday, and they
will appreciate share of the public pa
tronage.
What we should be doing to save the
lost" is the Christian Endeayor topic for
tomorrow evening, at GAS. Forest Presby-
terian Church. Mr.. z. NJ. Roberts will lead
the meeting.
PROFESSIONAL CARD.-Dr. w. E. Barnard
Surgeon Dentist, office same location, op-
posite the post Office. All operations per-
tanning to dentistry guaranteed. 0den-
tunder and Gas for painless extracting.
Reed Buttons are much in evidence
around Middletown. County Committee
man Jolls wrote TO Senator Chandler tha
there are many admirers of the big Maine
statesmen here-and now those friends
are wearing the Reed Button.
Bowser is dead. Bowser was dog, and |
came and went at the bidding of the |
Messrs. Massey, jewelers.. He went out |
walking last Sunday evening and failed to
return. Later he was found in an old well |
on Mr.. Fred Brady's farm, drowned.
WANTED AT ONcE.-The friends of Geo
W. Stephens to know they can save at
least 80 per cent. by calling on him when
they need clothing, at E. O. Thompson's
1888 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
AT a business meeting Of the Epworth
League held on Thursday evening, the fol-
owing officers were elected: President DR..
;. A. Ritchie, 1st Vice President, John Ash,
md, Literary Department, ..Mrs.T. A. Bord-
ey, 3nd, Mercy and Help, Mrs. Wm Tay-
or. 4th, Social Department, Miss Katie
Tanzant, Secretary, Mr.. T. A. Bordley
Treasurer, Mr.. VIM. Hates.
Awnings have come down; that is they
lave been put up; rather they are much in
Ise this hot spell, "the hottest for the TINA
f year on record" 1t began Monday and
has gradually gotten warmer until yester-
ay when the thermometer reached 92o to
50 according to exposure. This is the
of the coming out of awnings.
Ir. Messick has the latest "the most pro-
ressive," he says, like all things at his
tore.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
LEONARD g. vANDEGR1Fr.
Death of the Oldest Member of One
ofSt. Georges Hundreds Old
est Families.

OF ST. georges Hundr6d'S Old
est Families.
Leonard George Vandegrift, ST., whose
illness was mentioned in the TRANSCRIPT of
last week, died at his home, "Geraldville,"
near McDonough, at early dawn Wednes-
day morning. of heart disease, of which he
had been i'll for some weeks.
His count of years was full, his allotted
task was done, and after strong, vigorous
and useful early and middle life and
peaceful happy and amiable old age he
passed away in his Saith year, loved and
lamented by all who knew him.
Mr.. Vandegrift was the son of Christo-
pher and Lydia Vandegrift, and was born
at .'Rushley's the present home of his
youngest son. Leonard George Jr. which
place has been in the possession of his FAM
lily since 1708. He was one of the early
pupils at the Middletowu Academy when
that institution was the principal seat Of
learning for the surrounding neighborhood
and where he received lioeral education.
He chose farming as his vocation and un.
til in recent years. lived at the ancestral
home within sight of which he died. His
nprightness and integrity won the esteem
and confidence of his friends and neighbors
who relied npon his judgment alike in
business and social affairs, and having
large and comprehensive views of life, be-
cause of having read and Travelled a great
deal, he was eminently qualified for the
the various honorable positions he filled.
He was several times elected to public of
flee. and in 1870 was elected member of
the General Assembly as State Senator
Mr.. Vandegrift was married three times.
His first wife was Miss. Elizabeth Janvier,
his second wife, Miss Hester Dilworth, and
his third wife, who survives him, was Mrs:
Rebecca Vandegrift He leaves four sons
to honor his memory. They are: C. J,
Vandegrift, well known farmer, near
McDonough, Abram, also a farmer, but
formerly the editor of the TRANscRIpr
Lewis G. of Wilmington. United State Dis
trict Attorney and one of the best known,
most progressive and thoroughly equipped
young lawyer at the Delaware bar; and
Leonard George. Jr. also farmer.
Mr.. Vandegrift was Presbyterian, and
devoted especially to old Drawers Church
his ancestors having been among its first
members. He lived the lifeo of an shonora-
BILE man and a perfect gentleman, and his |
name will not perish among the people.
He was recognized authority ON all mat
tiers oflocal state history and he was doubt
less the best posted man of his day in re-
gard to the early settlers and other histor-
ical matters Of this county. His funeral |
took place yesterday afternoon from his |
late residence. Interment at Drawyer's
Cemetery.
Rev. Dr.. ValIandigham was the officiat-
ing clergyman. and the four sons Of the
deco 1sed were the pail hearess.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
Y NJ r. A

| The first devotional meeting at the room
of the Y. M. C. A. was held last Sunda,
afternoon. There were forty seven mer
present. The meeting was in charge of th,
President of the association, Mr.. FIetche,
Deakyne, who made an excellent fiy,
minute talk Tomorrow Mr.Jos. A. Suydan
will lead. Meeting at all gentleman
| invited.
The regular monthly business meetin,
was held last evening. Messrs Lockwood
Jolls, Ash, Pool, Downham, johnson and
Kelley were appointed committee to ar
range for Strawberry Festival, April 2:
and %. i'll Woods hall.
The Jr. 0. U. A. NJ. presented a very
handsome pedestal and gavel to the asso.
citation, Mr.. s. A. Pitt, making the presen
tation. He said:
"The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. stands and will ever
stand for the right and right doing. II
welcoms every ally of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Itextends its hands of love and sympathy
to every object that recognizes God as the
supreme being, the Bible as the infalIabIe
rule of mans life, and salvation from sin
through faith in Christ. Its encomium
rests upon every effort that tends to the light
against darkness, intelligence against ignor-
ance, the good against the bad. 1t would
throw its arms around every effort that
reaches out after young men 10 better
their lives. So, Mr.. President, as this
association has for its object the endow-
mentof the young men of this town and
vicinity with richer spirituality moral an
mental qualification. / welcome you in
the name and on the behalf of the Jr. O.
q, A. M. and in token of our love- Ipresent
to this association through you this
pedestal and gavel. You will notice the
pedestal reyolyes; from this we would
have the association to learn as time re-
wolves and as the years come and go they
will either place this association on a
higher plan of light and Christ-like-ness
or lower it into shades of darker night
and greater servitude. This gayel, the
emblem of authority, yet We would
prefer that this association dwell in the
sacred place of the most high which is
the emblem of all authority"
The first literary aud social meeting
was held last evening. Misses Lydia
Echenhofer and Mary Maxwell sang
Duet, entitled ''0ver the Fields of Clover"
the chairman of the committee outlined
the literary work of the association: the
pastors were down for five minutes of
condensed wit and WISDOM Mr.; s. A.
Pitt gave review of the work The ssso.
citation has done in other places; and
fine sample ofxthe soul-stirring singing
was given, Mr. George G. Rowe at the
organ.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
Childrer,s Eves

Children have various complaints of the
eve, some Of which require glasses. When
q child holds his book conspicuously near
when he has difficulty in seeing letters and
figures on the black board at school; when
he complains of his eye hurting and of a
headache, have his eyes examined and the
trouble corrected, and let him grow up in
the comfort of perfect vision. Ifa child
sees better or with more comfort with
glasses, he should wear them, and to say he
is '.too young to wear glasses is just as
reasonable as to contend that be is too
young to have a fever or toothache. If
your child's eyes are giving it any trouble
have ]. Frank Brinkerhoff, the EYE spec
ialist of Philadelphia, examine them. He
will again be in Middletown at Mrs.
Massey's jewelry store on Tuesday April %.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
KENT COUNTY.

The Dover town council has elected
Houston Culbreth collector of town taxes
0 succeed L. G. Smith.
Charles Miller, farmer living near Clay.
ton, was thrown from his carriage on Tues
day and, it is found was fatally injured.
The Kent County Convention of the w.
G. T. U. will convene in Camden ON We'd
nesday, April ed.
William r. Brown, of Bridgeville, whose
six children recently died ofdiphtheris, has
finally consented to move from the house
in which the deaths occurred. He did not
consent, however, until the house was
condemned by the Court, and Secretary
Frazer and DR.. e. W. Cooper. of the State
Board Of Health, obtained warrant for
his arrest, to be served in case be persisted
in longer occupying the premises. The
house will be thoroughly fumigated.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
MI IDEA OF Irs MISSION.
nv an nrr,crp or rup w

~
4 BY AN OFFICER OF THE Y. n. C. A.
lThe TRANscRIpr expects to present
every week from some member of the As
sociation paper making suggestions. Civ
ling ,my idean along some line Of its work
-Ed.}
The organizing in our town of a Young
Mems Christian Association adds addi-
tionalpower to the manyalready establi ID
Possibly there may arise in the minds
of some the thought as TO whether or no t
there is distinct field of usefulness that
opens up before 1t. Many plans have been
proposed in the past. and many methods
have been adopted with The expressed idea
in view of lookids after the social and in-
tellectual advantages of the rising genera
tion. The Irving Lyceum is a noted ex
ample along this lineof wo'k. and many
will recall the fact that for two or three
years this society seemed to have an espec-
ial mission and was the subject of favora-
bic comment from one end of the State to
the other. But like many other move
ments before an since that date its exis-
tenee was of short duration, and its use-
fulness in our midst soon came to an end.
With the Y. M. C. A. movement just inau-
gerated an out line of this work will show
that its permanency and enduring nature
is clearly discernable. Closely allied as it is
to the work of the Church. makes it un- !
questionable an agency and power the
importance of which cannot be ignored. or
even supplied by any one of the many |
agencies for spiritual advancement in our
community. The large number of young
men that have in the past few weeks iden- |
'ified themselveswith Observation-Disclosures.
makes the Y. NC. A. necessity to serve |
stimulating force for the good as our |
7oung men migle with the social and bus
less relations of our town. The advantages |
If this organization are not limited to the
voung men of the town alone, but are equal
y beneficial for those living out in the
country. the room being open each evening
rom p. M. to Top. with plenty of read
ng matter, music, etc. The social advan-
ages of the surroundings make the Y. N.
). A, headquarters an attractive spot, and
! most desirable stopping place. if only for
few minutes at q time. The janitor will
llways be present during the afternoons
md evenings, and We earnestly trust and
'redict wide field of usefulness for the as
ociation, and the universal interest of the
Whole community in its welfare.
l
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
FAIR APRIL BRIDES.
BARNARp-cLEMENrs.


A beautiful marriage was celebrated on
Wednesday morning at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. Sophia Clements. in
Pocomoke City. Md, the welded pair be-
ing Mr.. Louis Matthews Barnard, and
Miss Elizabeth Matilda Clements.
The parlors were handsomely decorated
with spring flowers vines and potted plants,
the mantle be;ng banked with Arbutus
and hyacinths on bed of moss.
The singing of the wedding chorus from
the beautiful opera Lohengrin was a very
pleasing feature of.the ceremony. the quar-
tette being composed lof Mrs Collins Mrs.
Garrison, sisters of the groom, DR.. W. E..
Barnerd, a brother. and Mr.. Herman Tay-
lor, all of whom have very fine voices kept
well in tune. Miss Anna Barnard was the
organist. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Chas. 81. Vandyne, rector of st. Mary's
P. E. Church.
The bride wore dress of pure white
India silk with embroidered chiffon and
pearl trimmings; she carried Bride roses
and wore sweet peas in her hair.
Miss Esther Bar nard, the maid Of honor,
wore white fowered silk and carried roses.
The ring bearer, little Anna Collins, niece
of the groom, wore pink silk dress. The
bride was accompanied by her brother. Mr.
J. Reynolds Clements. who gave ner away.
The bridegroom was attended by his best
man, Mr.. w. Reece Parker of MiddIetown.
After the marriage which was witnessed
by about fifty persons. an elaborate wedding
breakfast was served, after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnard took the north bound trainand
arrived in Middletown at 4.24 o'block. They
were driven Immediately to their new home
on Green Street, where their mother Mrs.
Martha Barnard gave them reception The
wedding gifts were numerous and handsome
Mr.. Barnard and his lovely bride have the
congratulations and best wishes of their
many friends. of whom the TRANSCRIPT is
one, for lon g nd happy life together.
LEGa-ELIAsoN.
Miss Charlotte Eliason, daughter of G.. |
Woodruff Eliason, of Greensboro, Md,
was married Wednesday afternoon to Mr.. |
]; II. G. Legg, young lawyer of Centre
vile. The ceremony was performed in
Holy Trinity Church. by the rector. Rev.
Edward r. Rich. Mr.. Eliason, the brides
father, is a prominent merchant of Greens.
boro' and is very we'll know here, being a |
native Of this town, and son of the la'e |
Jno. A. Eliason.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
Mrs. Barnett has just added new shapes
to her already large stock of spring millin-
cry.
Get the Rest.

Persons who have not before experienced
the advantages of wesilng good glasses are
gratefully surprised at the happy results
from correctly fitting ones, and to get the
best, get J. F. Brinkerhof. Of Philadelphia,
specialist in lenses for the eye. to examine
your eyes and ft you with proper pair Of
glasses. at Mrs. Massey's Jewelry Store
Tuesday April %, win be his next visit to
Middletown. 1t win not cost you any
thing to have your eyes examined.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
BELr1ONT, price SIS

The Belmontis standard wheel and just as
good as any $4,000 wheel on the market.
Equipped with all modern Improvements,
wooden handle bars, barrel hubs, pneumatic
saddle, any tire you wish and any color of
enamel you wish, All wheels made to order
and delivery guaranteed within six days of
order. We are agents also for the Rambler,
Cleveland, Robin Hood. Maid Marian, etc. II
you want good wheel at the right price,
come and see the Belmont. We also keep on
hand q supply of good secondhand wheels
ranging in price from $500 to $500, Lessons
in riding cheerfully given to purchasers. All
wheels purchased of us will be kept in repair
for one year. Call and examine price lists Of
great bargains in secondhand wheels. office
next door to F. B.: Watkins store on Main
Street.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
LEGa-ELIAsoN.

Ice can be purchased at Booth store un-
til Monday when the regular delivery will
begin with the wagon. Leave orders at
his store.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

Do you know what Is said Of Mrs. Bar
nett's trimmed hats. They are beauties
and take The lead in style.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

Mrs. Barnett has new line of silk trim
mings in Persian effects.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

Its folly to lose your poultry. when the
use Of Bragdon's Poultry Remedy IS guar.
anteed 10 you for 25 cents.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
. 3. WATKINS c. LrownsEND. ia.
Bicycle Agency Agency
-. ODESSA, DEL.
"

Come and examine our stock of Bicycles
before purchasing. Don't pay $4,000 for
wheel until You have Yeen our famous
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
Edwin R. Cochran, Jr.,
Attorney-at-LaW! !!
No sc7 MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
NOTCH!

| 5-A.f
/, JOHN P. MCINTYRE, tenant of the house
known as the National Hotel situated at Mid
dietown, in United School Districts Nos 60
and s., county Of New Castle and State Of
Delaware, in compliance with the require
ments of the acts of the General Assembly. in
such case made and provided, do hereby give
notice that shall apply In writing to the
Jail Delivery of the State of Delaware. In and $
for New Castle county, on MONDAY. the lIfh
day of May, A. D., 1884, being the next term or
said court, for q license for said house as an
inn or tavern, for the sale therein OF intoxica-
ting liquors. In less quantities than one quart
to be drunk on the premises, and the follow
ing respectable citizens of the said United
cation, viz: st
j. H. Manlove George w. Price
c. p. Cochran, G. Ellis,
John B. GOff, 2. T. Bradley 8
]: Warner Brockson, Alex Maxwell,
WI. Currie, Z. p. Gears,
George W; Peterson, A. II. Hushebeck,
y. A. Manlove, M. Kumpel, Jr.,
Joseph Carey, l. @. Scott,
George Echenh0fer, J.. L. Parsons,
John B. Bratton, George N. Dickinson,
mr28st JOHN r. MCINTYRE.
MIDDLETown, DEL, March 2s, 1895. :
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

This is the season 70 ice cream. Booth
has it-all favors.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18
FOR RENT

-. One Store Room -.
ON FIRST FLOOR, and TWO LARGE
ROOMS on THIRD FLOOR, in
COCHRAN BLOCK.
apr.11-st JOHN A. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

Spring styles. Sixth and
Market, good qualities and
moderate prices. We
have many special things
in every department and
in our ready-made cloth
ing we would like you to
see the value in Suits we
can give you for $40, with
sack or cutaway coats.
Sack Suits as low as SIS.
IS and $8; fine ones at
$l2, SIS and upward.
Our Tailoring Department
is as usual full of new
styles, prompt to deliver,
careful to please and
moderate to charge.
Open evenings.
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

A new Suit, a
new spring over
coat, a new Cut
away Coat and
Vest, a new pair
of Trousers, a
new Hat, a new
pair of Shoes or
some new Fur
nishirlgs. N e W
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-18

For pretty, he aud seasonable things in
millinery at reasonable prices go to Mrs.A.
M. McKee's.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-29
New Way to Plant Trees.

E. D. Chambers has a new and orig
inal scheme for digging holes to set
trees. He is putting out small orchard
of peach trees at his home, and instead
of going to the laborious task of making
the excavation large enough for the tree
with shovel and pick, he simply bores
hole in the ground with post auger to
the depth of three to four feet, inserts
stick of dynamite and then stamps the
dirt around it hard at the top. A fuse
Of sufficient length is attached to the
stick and when all is in readiness 1t is
lighted. The force of the explosion
(Which is downward) tears a hole as
large as a barrel, and loosens the
earth for several yards around. This
hole is then filed with sod and rich
loose earth until it is the proper size to
receive the tree. The soft ground gives
plenty of room and nourishment for the
roots to grow.-Quanah Tribune.