Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

for the season; they are serving many new
and delicious beverages.
THE quarterly statement of the finances
OF the national banks Of Middletown, ari
published In the TRANscRIPT to-day.
The first part of the prize story "Th.
Timely Rescue, was given in the TRANS
cRIP7 Of February 9Th, the sequel appearing
today.
Peach. Strawberry, Pineapple and
other favors made from the fresh fruit are
served at Bragdon's Soda Fountain; tht
Egg Phosphates are simply superb.
Mr.. Merritt N. Willis has purchased
| the Rothwell farm near Smyrna, from
Frank Bailey. 49O acres, for $4,000, the
sale being effected through the George w.
Ingram agency.
~ good house and " good show =
was the peoples verdict of the entertain
ment in the Opera House Tues day night
when "OId Farmer Hopk ins" was rem
dered by popular troupe.
Burglars seem to have special fond
ness for the Middletown BARRIERS. Mr.,
James Hall was robbed a week or 60
ago, and this week e. s. Jones shared
the same fate only in a worse way. Mr..
Jones was in Wilmington Thursday buying
q new stock of razors, shears, etc.
Just received car load of the celebrated
Milburn Wagons; sizes one. two, and four
horse, including the renowned Hollow
Steel Axle" with "Sarven " patent wheel.
Light, strong, and durable, and beauty,
all of which we sell very low. Write for
Catalogue and prices to GEO. w. BAKER,
Dover, Delaware.
1t is predicted that in the near future
every farm house in the country will be
supplied with telephone facilities, which
will enable the owner to do quickly much
business that is now conducted at an ex-
pense Of time and labor. 1t will also en-
liven the farmers household, as they will
be enabled to hear what is going on in the
world before the mail arrives.
jerome K. Jeromes new shert story
has been secured by '"The Ladies' Home
Journal for publication in the April issue.
1t is reputed to be in some respects varia-
ton from Mr., Jerome's usual style, and
also to be one of the brightest and best of
the many excellent short stories that have
come from his pen. He calls his new story
"a Portrait Of Lady," and it will be il
lust rated by W. T. Smedley.
If you can bear adversely with equal M
ity you are not very apt to be unduly
elated over prosperity.
IF we can stop one heart from breaking,
We shall not live in vain;
five can save one life that's aching,
Or soothe one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Into his nest again
We shall not live in vain."
The steamboat G. F. Brady, built by
the Hillman shipRuiIding Co. for the Brady
Transportation Line, made q successful
trial trip on the Delaware river Tuesday, in
command of lCapt. Paul Le Compte;
The vessel aEa#s fRe feet of water
and is intended for use between Smyrna
and Philadelphia. The vessel will carry
passengers and freight.
"A New York paper states that girl In
that city kneads bread with her gloves on
But" says western editor, "thGt is no
news to us. We need bread with our
boots on we need bread with our pants
on and if our friends who are so much in
arrears don't pay us soon, we will need
bread without anything on. In fact to be
well bread is to provide US with the means
to obtain bread.''
Master Harry Devalinger was four
years old on Saturday afternoon, and in
honor of the day his parents gave him a
pleasant birthday party which was at
tended by number Of his young friends,
Middletown and Philadelphia being we'll
represented. The little folks had q royal
time. Refreshments were served at six
O'Clock and at a seasonable hour the guests
departed. Master Harry was the recipient
Of some handsome and valuable gifts.
Mrs. J. W.. Barnett was given pleas
ant surprise party at her home on North
Broad street Tuesday evening. by COM
pany of friends On pleasure bent aid aid very
enjoyable evening was spent. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Price, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. E. 8.
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Eliason, Mr..
and Mrs. William Green, Mr.. and Mrs
William Taylor, Mfr. and Mrs. James Col
Inns. Misses Bessie Reynolds, Eliza Hurn,
Jennie Green, Messrs. Grey Taylor, John
Ash and Edgar Clark.
Manager Ingram announced three en-
to be given in the Town Hall
the oath. 10Th and 31st respectively, the
first being advertised in the TRENscRIPr to-
day. Notice Of the others will be duly
given. Having put the Hall in good condi
ton at considerable expense, and, with no
little difficulty secured these companies, Mr..
Ingram asks the patronage of the people Of
this community at these entertainments.
The play TO be given next Wednesday is
highly commended by the press. J. e.
Toole and his competent company having
a wide reputation in the popular comedy
Killarney and the Rhine" See the adver-
tisement.
William Jennings Bryan was travel
ing from Washington to this city not very
long ago, says the Philadelphia Record"
When the train arrived at Wilmington, a
newly married couple hastily boarded the
train. amid show of rice and old shoes.
Mr.. Bryan, recognizing in the groom an
old friend, at the first opportunity ap-
preached him and offered congratulations.
Naturally he was introduced to the young
mans newly made spouse, in the course of |
remarked; You are certainly
a very plucky woman to get married dur
ing this Administration He did not cal
culate that this young lady had not been
married long enough to have had her poll
tics changed, and was rather taken back by
her reply; lift were not for the present
we would not have BEEN
married at ALL"