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Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07
MEMOIR.
JoNArHAN wILLIAMs AspRIL.

Jonathan Williams Aspril sonsof Leon
ard V. and Lydia Williams Aspril was born
in Odessa, Del. Sept. 18th 1881, and died
July 10Th 1897, after suffering intensely ten
days with appendicitis. On the evenin g
of July oath. DR.. Deaver of the German
Hospital. Philadelphia. performed sur
gical operation which gave relief from the
disease, but the constitution of the sufferer
was too weak to survive the strain of the
days that followed until the return of
strength. He was buried in the M. q.
Church Cemetery in Odessa. on Monday
afternoon, August End in the presence of
multitude of friends and relatives. He
leaves behind clean record, an unstained
reputation, character beyond reproach.
His intellect and industry gave promise Of
great usefulness. His thoughtfulness Of
others proclaimed an unselfish disposition.
His respect for his parents was the index of
strong filial loYe, his gratitude was mar
vellous. Not even the acute pain and ir-
tense suffering which he endured just before
death could make him forget his sense Of
thankfulness to nurse, physician and par
ants for everything they had done for his
recovery. His parents for two generations
will always hold in grateful memory the
final testimony of their son that he erealized
and deeply appreciated their painstaking
effort to rear him well. His obedience was
of a splendid type. The will of those
whom God had placed over him was his
pleasure as well as his duty. He was just
as obedient to God. When God said: ''Son |
give me thine heart" there was neither re-
sisting nor delay. He yielded willingly
and promptly. A very natural thing for |
one who had never been prodigsl. He
heard readily and answered quickly his |
Fathers voice. He was quite as obedient
to the summons ofdeath. Said he: 'Tt is all |
right; and am not afraid to die" His dy-
ing moments were filed the exultation of |
,ne who had conquered death, and the end |
was as peaceful as child falling asleep in
he arms Of its mother.
W.0. HURST.
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KENT COUNTY.

Colonel Curtis 8. Watson, well-known
citizen of Milford and the Oldest Free
mason in the State, died Tuesday after a
long illness, aged ss years. His estate is
valued at $35, 900. He visited Saratoga re.
gularly for fifty years.
Many farmers are now busy threshing
wheat which was delayed by the recent
rainy weather. The da mage is not near as
bad as was expected, and we understand
that buyers are making reduction Of
about one and two cents bushel on wheat
that was unthreshed during the wet
weather.-Doyer Index.
The Philadelphia Record Of yesterday
said: George Merriman was returning
home last night with large sum Of money
in his pocket when two masked men seized
his horse and told the farmer to give us bis
cash. Merriman drew q pistol, which he
poked at the highwaymean's heads. The
robbers scampered info the woods, one of
them bowling with pain just after Merri-
man had fired swo thots,
Small fruits and berries have been very
profitable to growers in this section this
year. The largest crop Of this kind is re-
ported from the ]. G. Brown home farm
near Rising Sun, where up 70 date they
have marketed 5000 crates or 5000 baskets
of apples, IL 900 len pound baskets Of wild
goose plums and five tons of cherries, all of
which have brought good prices. The
pear orchard will yield from 5000 to 5000
baskets of Keifer pears. There is no sign
of curculio or insective pests on the farm
which is attributed to the work of picking
up all fallen fruit from the ground and
feeding it to the stock. Other orchards
where this has not been done but equally
as well cultivated, are badly effected by in
sects. In California growers are compelled
to cremate fallen fruit in order to prevent
insect disease and our farmers should take
the same precaution. Dover Index.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07

1.-The large A sand two smaller DornaeF
windows on the roof with porch extended
The length Of the building win add materi-
ally to the appearance of Dr.. Vaughan's
house, corner Main and Cass streets. - -.
--At the regular meeting Of Welcome
Conclaye. I. o. Of Heptasophs, on Friday
evening last. Mr.. Edwin Prettyman who
has been Financeer since the conclaye was
organized, resigned and Mr.. VIM. Brockson
was elected to succeed him. In recognition
of the faithful service rendered BY Mr..
Prettyman be was presented with hand
some watch fob, suitably and beautifully
engraved.
-"Have you found another man whose
taxes for 1897 is less than for 1S962" Yes,
one more, or we think 30. A gentleman
called this week whose tax for '97 is $1.2o
less than for '95 and he thinks it is less than
for last year. Who will report nextf why
not call for the names Of those taxpayers
whose taxes are Iesss inquired O prominent
Democrat this week. He added ''you will
never get their Names" Why not?
GA hail storm Of great fury passed over
the upper sections of New Castle county
Saturday afternoon. The hail resembled
small balls of ice measuring an inch and
half in diameter. The bits of ice came
down with great force, but vertically which
lessened the damage. In Wilmington many
slight accidents occurred, and glass was
broken throughout the city. Ex-sheriff
Gould and others received electric shocks
more or less severe.
Now is the time to advertise. The Au-
tumn season is approaching and Autumn
goods have to be sold. The best way to
sell is to let the public know where the ar
ticles the public want are to be found. To
all advertisers therefore, we say, well
worded, concise display advertisement, fol-
lowed up with bright, crisp, catchy local
ads, of few lines will as surely attract the |
the purchasers as a well baited trap will
catch birds. Try it, try it now, try it |
every week, bait with your trap and watch |
the results.
In consequence of the adoption of the |
local option articles in the new constitution |
the advocates of that scheme for the sup |
preston of the licensed liquor traffic are |
moving for thorough organization of the
State The Rev. Sam" Small, the South
ern evangelist and temperance reformer,
who president of the Local Option League
of America, has opened the campaign in
Wilmington for this State. After Will
mington Mr.. Small will make a thorough |
canvass of the State, organizing local OPP
ton leagues in every considerable town.
He has had much success at this business.
The legislative committee on State House
has awarded the contract to
John W. Radcliff, of Milford, the lowest
bidder. His figures were $780,, which
were 81 300 lower than any other bidder.
+. K. Jones & Bro:, of Dover, received the
contract for doing the plumbing work,
their bid being $3.50. Other items not in
he specifications, VII run the cost of re-
modelling MP to $500 in addition to the
above amounts. The work will be COM
menced in q short time. Mr.. Radclif de-
:Iines because the milling must be done in
Delaware and there is no compel ition.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07
Vim. B. Sla[p &GQ.
FOURTH and MARKET SITS.
Wilmington, Del.

Shirt Waists in good quail
ties at prices to clean them out
and at prices to defy rain
and cool weather.
One lot of Percale Waists in
blue, green and pink combina-
ton; regular 75c. qualities for
S73c. with collars and cuffs Of
same material-sizes 80, "a.
SO and 40.
All of our very fine French
Organdie Waists, $l.50 the
first of the season. are now re-
duced to 81. They are in all
sizes in dark and light color :
ings and beautiful French de-
signs, with white collars and
cuffs.
Only twelve Silk Waists
left in black and white, blue
and white polka dots, black
and white and blue and white
figures and some changeable
silk effects. Our first of season
price was $3.50 now 50.
Pique for Dress exquis- !
ite patterns in dress piques-
consisting of delicate colorin gs
in stripes, sprigs and small
figures. Very appropriate for
children. They are reduced
to 25c. which is l-3 the regu
lar price.
Linen Batiste in blue, light
green, red, pink and white
stripes and all natural the
best hot weather goods this
season, 20 and rs cents per
yard.
Silkaline Crib spreads only |
about two dozen left. They
are tufted and made with ruff
aes making nice light sum
mer spread. They are re-
iuced to zoe. from Soc. for
patterns not quite SO good as
earlier, but quality just the
same.
One thousand yards of Hill
oleached Muslin for Saturday
It &c. per yard.
All our 25c. Leather Belts
ire reduced to tic. browns,
,reens, tans and olive.
Best Black Chintz for SAT- !
lrday at &c. per yard and &c.
neh Black Tafeta, SC.
Madame Jaynes' Complex
on Soap, containing witch
,azel. glycerine and butter !
milk; a very popular soap for
g. per cake.
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Try ALIENS Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen and
hot, and get tired easily. II you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot
Ease II cooIs the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swollen and
sweating feet. blisters and calIous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of oil pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try It to-day. Sold
b. all druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen s.
0lmstsd, Leroy, N. X,
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07
CHURCH CHIMES.

At 1890 tomorrow morning at the
M. e. Church there will -bea spec
ial sermon to the probationers of the
past six months who will be received into
full membership. Mrs. Hennick from Grace
NJ. E. Church, Baltimore, will sing q solo,
'The Holy City" In The evening the ser
vice will be from7 to 5, Epworth League
service of song with special music.
While the usual Sunday services Of Forest
Presbyterian Church will not be held dur
ing the remainder of August the Y. P. 8.
c. E. will, however. hold its prayer meeting
as usual at 6.45 on Sunday evening. Topic
for tomorrow evening "The Comfort that
comes from the Bible" Meeting to be led
by Mr.. Fletcher Deakyne. A cordial well
come is extended 10 all
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07
The Corn Crop.

Corn in Kent county is not discounted
anywhere and the prospect Of an advance
in the price makes the farmers feel happy.
Corn was late getting started, but the wealth
er since has been perfect, the rain falling at
the right time and the sun shining when it
was needed. so that now many fields are
.tasseling out. From The roads and rail-
roads the scenes that greet the eye could
not be more beautiful, and the promise Of
an immense crop was never more bright.
In many places as far as the eye could see
there is one vast expanse of rolling. waY-
ing fields Of green corn, all bright and
fresL. and growing so rapidly thatsone can
almost hear lt.-Dover .Index,"
The same may be- said Of New Castle
county. Early in the season corn was
backward but the late rains have done a
wonderful amount OF good and the hopes
Of the farmers are for good crop.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07
Wilmington
Conference Academy,

DOVER DEL
The wilmington Conference Academy calls
the attention to its facilities for preparing
students for college. business and the profes-
sions. Alumni Of the Academy were study
ing last year at Dickinson. Harvard, Johns
Hopkins, Wesleyan, University Of Pennsyi-
vani1, Peabody Institute, Baltimore; The
Metropolitan School OF Music, New York;
Drew Theological Seminary. and the Law
school-of the University of Maryland. For
catalogue apply to
w. L. 0ooding,
Principal, Dover, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07
= nacention rasilv praot,sad

is the offer of reward for "any case Of ca
tarrh not cured" by certain "cures." Moth
ing is said regarding the number Of bottles
required, and therein lies the deception
Ely's Cream Balm Is an elegant preparation
agreeable to use, and immediate in its bene-
fetal results. 1t cures catarrh. You can
rely upon the fact that it contains ino mer-
curry nor other injurious drug. SO cents.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-07
August 7th, A. D., '97,

AT $50 O'CLOCK A. NJ,
at the National Hotel in MiddIetown, New
Castle County, Delaware, the following des-
cribed real estate late Of Charles Hessey, de-
ceased, to-wit
All that certain farm or tract Of land, situate
in New Castle County aforesaid, and bounded
and described as follows, to-wit:
Situate In the south side of the public road
leading from Sassafras to Smyrna, in Apo
quinimink Hundred and New Castle County
aforesaid, bounded on the north by lands Of
Nathaniel Williams, and lands Of one Chaers,
and on the east by lands Of Phineas Jones, and
on the south by lands of the heirs Of one
Staats and Herring Branch, and on the west
by the Maryland and Delaware State Line; I;
Containing forty-seven acres and one hundred
and thirty-seven square perches Of land, be
the same more or less.
And It is ordered by the Court that the said
administrator make return Of his proceedings
in the execution Of this order to the Septem.
ber term Of the Orphans Court for said
County, to be held at Wilmington, on Mon
day the 18th day Of September, A. D., 1897, at
10 o'clock q. m.
Attendance win be gwen and terms made
MARTIN B BUBRIs, Administrator.
Attest: Colen Ferguson, Clerk Orphans
Court.
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MlDDLETowN MARKETS
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
REAL ESTATE.

By virtue Of an order Of the Orphans Court
OF the State Of Delaware, in and for New Castle
County, made the 9th day Of May, A. D.,
1897, will be exposed to sale at public vendue
nra n T>rYUnAv
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24
Among the Thermeneters.


There have been some warm days the
past week, but Tuesday was a scorcher.
ThermOmetrlcal indications added to the
grief brought about by the heat, and
these temperature indications varied &C
cording TO instrument or location. On
the south side in the Office of Observer
Todd, the thermometer marked 100 de-
grees at D. N. On the observatory Of
office SO degrees. At the City Drug Store,
i'm good ventilation, but where the sun
beamed in clOseness, the temperature was
lOl degrees. Sam Stubs store front,
where the sun blazed down imperiOusly.
the thermometer indicated 80 degrees.
At w. II. Cbapman's jewelry store,
where shade of awning and ventilation
mi.lgated old Soils rays, the marking was
% degrees. w. S. Amos thermometer
Oh the north east facing showed SO de-
grees. The Palace Drug Store thermOm-
eter. on north side with good ventilation
passing through the building, showed 81
degrees. These temperature indications
vary greatly. but the one in the Weather
Bureau office is probably constructed on
proper lines; and it was safe to draw the
average of all the thermometers and say
it was hot.
The temperature yesterday was about
the same as reported for Tuesday.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

The quo warIantO and injunction suits
against j. II. Leidigh, county clerk, have
been set for hearing in the Supreme
Court at the October term. The court
refused to enjoin Mr.. Leidigh from per-
forming the duties of the office pending
the action upon the cases. No decision
will be reached until the November term,
and it is probable Mr.. Leidigh will be
permitted to hold his Office until the ex-
piration of his term. The quo warrantO
suit is in regard to his title to the office,
and the injunction suit is to restrain him
from receiving the salary of the office.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24
A Cold Bath.

E. E. Zwick, Harry Hubbard and L.
A. Dalton, railroad conductors, made a
novel bet Monday afternoon. Dalton bet
the former named two dollars that they
dare not jump into Marshal Rhodes tank,
which contains 500 barrels of water. OF
course Dalton was the first to throw him
self into the immense tub. Zwick and
Hubbard followed, and found themselves
into water up to the arm pits. The ''ice
cream suit" worn by Mr.. Zwick is said
to have lost some of its starchiness, but
will regain its former brightness. Mr..
futile held the stakes, and we presume
handed the money to the winners.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Nels Wright, charged with bootlegging,
was arrested by Marshal Rhodes and
taken before Police Judge Jackson, yes
terday, and was fined $50 and cost. In
default of payment he was put in Jail.
A young fellow by the name of G.. A.
Henry, also charged with bootleggipg,
was arrested, but before the Police Judge
could put his grip upon him the bootleg
ger vanished.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

CITY PACKER are both offered at 81. 25 a
year. The Packer is just such paper
that will interest farmers and stock rails
ers. 1t is the largest commercial and
market newspaper published in the
world. 1t gives weekly an accurate and
well arranged live stock, produce and
provision. and general market summary.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24
Advertised Letter List,

The following letters remain unclaim-
ed for week ending June 25th, 1897,
and unless called for within thirty days,
will be sent to dead letter office. Per.
SONS calling for these letters will please
say, "Advertised,'' and give date of
this notice: One cent will be charged
for advertised letter delivered.
Currier, Samuel
Davis, John
l.eitch, Reuben
Lynch, Addie
Sackett, NJ. NJ.
Ilimburg, John
D. SwINEHART, Pm.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

The foundation walls of the new depot
and eating house building are nearly
completed. The joists of nearly all the
flooring have been laid. WOrkmen are
engaged in getting ont the red and white
stone for trimming of the brick walls,
and considerable material has been I'M
loaded for the building. Contractor
James Cuthbert has lare force of men
at work.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24
THRILLING STORY OF AYsrERY.
To be Published in the Topeka Capital
with Prizes for the Solution.

To be Published in the Topeka Capital
with Prizes for the Solution.
THE Topeka CAPITAL, with custona-
~ enterprise, has secured the right for
Kansas to Harry Stilwell Edwards's
latest great mystery story, ''The Marbeau
Cousins" which will be published in the
daily edition of that paper, in 20 INSTALL
ments, beginning June ~. Mr.. Edwards
will be remembered as the author of
ssSons and Fathers.'' the great story of
mystery for which the Chicago Record
last year awarded him the first prize of
$4,000 in competition which was
open to the finest writers in the world.
ssThe Marbeau Cousins" IS pronounced
BY competent critics superior to ''Sons
and Fathers
In order to make the story more inter
esting, The CAPITAL will pay $50 in
cash for the best solution of the mystery,
as it will be given in the last chapter of
the story. and 500 in cash divided into
thirteen prizes, for the thirteen solutions
that are considered next best, in order as
they are received. The prizes will be
awarded to subscribers of THE CAPITAL,
and, if you are not now one. You can be-
come one for the period covering the
story by sending As cents to the CAPITAL
or by subscribing with w. F. Pine.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24
SEE YOUR Own LAND FIRsT.-Only /.

SEE YOUR Own LAND FIRST.-Only a
few hours journey by stage from Flag
staff, Arizona, on the Santa Fe Route,
is the most marvellous scenic wonder of
tire American continent, a veritable Ii
tan of chasms-the Grand Canyon of the
Colorado thirteen miles long,
over mile deep, and painted like a
flower PrOfusely illustrated descriptive
book. ssThe Grand Canyon" mailed free
w. j. Black, G. P. A., A. 4. & S. F. Ry.,
Topeka, Kas.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Mrs. d. NJ. Frost and daughter, Alma,
of Garden City, are visiting A. j. An.
thOny and family, this week. Miss Alma
will leave Oh Saturday for Spearfish, S.
d., where she will visit her cousin, Mrs.
w. w. Driskell, and family.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

The infant daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Thomas, died last night and was
buried this morning. This is the second
one of the twins. the other having died a
few weeks ago.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Miss Sallie Hardesty fell from her
bicycle. while crossing the railroad track
last evening. and injured her ankle and
limb severely.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Manager Kerr Of the Soldiers Home,
has brought in % mich COWS, from his
ranch, for use at the Home. This makes
sc cows now at the Home. The old
COWS will be killed for beef when needed.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Z. W. Beeler sold this week 22O head
of yearling steers to G. w. Raymond, of
Clark county; Us head of yearling heif-
ers to r. c. Dewell, of Ford county; two
car loads TO go to Hutchinson. He re-
ceived one train load of about 500 head
this week.-kinsley Mercury.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

w. S. Williamson of Arkansas june
ton, Colo was in the city Saturday Wis
iting his friend, p. F. Gambler of this
city.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Conductor E. L. StOckweil aud family
left Friday for the mountains to spend
the summer. Miss Grace WhitwOrih ac-
companied them.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

The lawn social at Tony Kolley' s, last
night, was attended by number of
friendf and an enjoyable time was spent.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Captain Boycott is dead. He was
about IS years of age and became
famous through being the first man
subjected to the boycott" in Ireland.
He was land agent in 1881 in the
Connemara section Of county Mayo,
where he collected rents. The cap
tain made a speech in the course Of
which he urged the people of Ireland
to abstain from agrarian crimes and
to adopt instead policy of sending
harsh landlords, agents and bailiffs
''to Coventry" the old term for boy
cotting. Events SO shaped them
selves that Captain Boycott was the
first man the Irish Experimental on
in this connection and hence the now
familiar word boycott.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

There will be preaching services at the
PRESBYTERIAN church next Sabbath at IL
a. m. and 8 p. m. illustrated Bible
scenes i'm the evening. A cordial invita-
ton extended to all.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Myrtle. the invalid daughter of Mrs.
r. NJ. Chambers. died last night, of con-
sumption. The deceased was about u
years of age. and has long been sufferer.
The sympathy of the community is ex-
tended to the sorrowing ones.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

The people of Wilburn will celebrate
July Sd. as the day of National anniver-
sary, and there will be good time gen.
erally
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Mrs. Slingerland has received an in
voice of latest styles in ladies' hats.
which she is selling at the lowest prices
until July lst Jl7t2
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

Jim Beatty and family are visiting
their old home. E,npOria, Penn, for
forty days.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24
MOTHERS FRIEND

allays Nervousness, and so assists
Nature that the change goes for
ward in an easy manner, without
such violent protest in the way of
Nausea, Headache, Etc. Gloomy
forebodings yield to cheerful and
hopeful anticipations-she passes
through the ordeal quickly and
without pains left strong and
vigorous and enabled to joyously
perform the high and holy duties
now devolved upon her. Safety
to life of both is assured by the
use of "Mother's Friend" and
the time of recovery shortened.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24
THE GLOBE REPUBLICAN.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Victor Carson has u new double seated
carriage.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-06-24

91.00 PR BOTTLE 1t all DRUG Stores,
or sent By nail ON receipt Of price.
on0H4 Confaining Invaluable information Of
eSe interest to al women, Win b sent to
Ske any address upon application, b.
TIVE 0RAoeIELo ReoulAroRco.. Ay,As1a. a.