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Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
ra1last Man in delaware.

The following has been going the rounds
of the State press: James Emory of
Bowers Beach, Kent County, is believed to
be the tallest man in the State. He stands
feet 81 inches in his stocking feet, and al
though he looks as slender as bean pole
he weighs 200 pounds aud is giant in
strength. He is 81 inches taller than John
Mason, the famous tall man of Clayton.
He is inches taller than the Hon. George
v. Massey. formerly of this town, but now
of Philadelphia; inches taller than the
Rev. w. J. Birmingham, the popular priest
of near Wilmington, and fully inches tai
Ter than Harry O. Welch the Wilmington
police sergeant whose feet Al inches of
height in his stockings was for long time
supposed to be the Delaware record. A six
foot man, though rare rather, is mere
"infant' alongside Emory. It is doubtful
sf Emory realizes how tall he actually is
for never discusses the matter.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
Indictment ouashed.

The indictment charging J. Miller
Thomas with false pretence was quashed
in the Court of General Sessions Thursday
morning. The indictment had been found
by the grand jury after hearing the testi-
mony of the ReY. Charles A. Grise, the
pros ecuting witness, and the Rev. e. H.
Derrickson. Hugh G. Browne. who with
Deputy A ttorney General Peter L. Cooper,
Jr., is counsel for Mr.. Thomas in civil
suit brought by him in Superior Court
against the Rev. Mr.. G rise, applied to the
Court of General Sess ions for the quashing
of the indictment.
The ground upon which the application
was made was based on the claim that the
Indictment was not set forth with sufficient
fulness. 1t simply stated that Mr.. Thomas
had falsely pretended to Mr.. Grise that the
bona fide circulation of the Peninsula
Methodist. of which Mr.. Thomas was then
the owner, was 2, 500 copies.
As soon as Mr. Browne made the appli-
cation, Attorney General White admitted
the contention saying that sshe had drawn
tl,e ind ictrnen in haste as the pr osecuting
witness wanted to take train. He an
nounced that he would send in another bill
at the next term and would like the Attor-
neys to be ready to try it. He said he had
noticed the defeA himself but did not tell
the attorneys.
The Indictment was uuashed.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
..ro LOVE. HONOR AND oBEY".

At2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon Mr..
William W. VanSant, of Wilmington, for
merly of Middletown, and Miss Jennie E.
Green, of this town. were married by the
Rev. r. H. Moore, d. D., of Forest Presby-
terian Church, at the home of the brides
parents, on North Broad street.
The parlor was tastefully decorated with
smilax, ferns and chrysanthemums. The
bride was gowned in white organdie, lace
and ribbon and carried an, exquisite bou-
quet of white roses. Her maid of honor,
Miss Maggie Echenhofer. wore blue organ
die with white lace aud carried white
chfysanthemums. Mr.. F. r. VanSant, of
st. Augustine, Nd, brother of the groom,
was best man. The ushers were: Messrs.
Harry Green, brother of the bride and
John 8. Ash, of this town. Miss Lena
Pleasanton played the wedding march.
Immediately after the ceremony the
guests were all invited to the dining room
where reception was held. The brides
presents were numerous and handsome.
The happy couple took their departure
on the 4.15 train for northern tour. They
will reside in Wilmington at 1130 Jackson
street. Their first "at home" will be, De-
cember I'd. The TRANSCRIPT joins in hearty
congratulations to the young couple wish
ing them bountiful share of life's bless
Ings.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
opEssA NOTES.

Miss NJ sry and Lizzie Gilch are spending
! . few daysin the city.
Miss Emma Gremminger is visiting rela.
tives IN Philadelphia.
Mr.. Louis Roth moved his family to
Philadelphia on Thursday.
Rev. W.sO. Hurst spent several days this
week, near Queenstown, Nd, cunning.
The Misses May and George Enos have
returned from visit to Philadelphia.
Miss Wilson. of MiddIet own, was the
guest of Miss Annie Morgan on Thursday
Miss Maggie Aspril. of Wilmington, is
spending a few days with Mrs. Harrison
yandegrift
Mr.. Harry Rhodes, of Wash ington, Dc.
has been the guest of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. A. Rhodes.
Mrs. Mabel Caulk, of Salem, N. J., spent
Sunday and Monday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Charles Lloyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Micheal Gremminger re-
turned from Philadelphia on Saturday hav-
ing spent the week with their daughter, Mrs.
Tracy.
Mrs. Eliza Appleton has returned from
pleasant visit to friends and relati yes in
Philadelphia. Wilmington, Stanton and
Delaware City.
The steamer Clio had quite time to reach
Philadelphia last week. She left her wharf
in Odessa on Thursday, but owing to the
heavy northwest wind was unable to get
out of the creek She lay al The Rocks
until Sunday noon, when she managed to
cross the flats. On her return voyage Tues
day she had to lay over night at Port Penn
reaching Odessa on Wednesday.
The Epworth League entertained their
friends very pleasantly, on Wednesday
evening. A week ago about $50 invitations
were sent out for Birthday Party" to be
in the Church on the 18th after lecture by
DR.. Martindale, of Milford. At the appoint
ed hour the church was filed the only thing
lacking being the speaker. By an unfor-
tunate mistake he did not reach US until af-
ter o'clock. The long delay was soon for
gotten in listening to his interesting talk on
the Book Family. After the lecture all
were invited down stairs where the young
ladies and gentlemen served refreshments.
The hours few by only too swiftly. About
S5400 was realized by the League.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
A Pretty Fall Wedding.


One of the prettiest of Fall weddings took
place Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mr.. Frederick 7. MoIntire, at Millwood.
near Chesapeake City. The contracting
parties being Mr.. VIM. G. Ogden, of Dover,
New Hampshire, and Miss Jennie A. Nc
Intire.
The bride was attired in a rich travelling
gown of brown Epingle. with brown vel
vet and braid trimmings, carrying chry-
santhemums. The groom wearing the con-
ventional black. The maid of honor was
Miss Annie McIntire, of Elkton, cousin of
the bride, gowned in green broadcloth.
The best man was Mr.. S. Farrand Ogden of
Wilmington, brother of the groom.
As the bridal party entered the parlor,
which was prettily decorated with ever
greens and chrysanthemums, they were
preceded by Master Bayard and McIntire
Eliason, nephews Of the bride, carrying
ropes of chrysanthemums, forming an aisle
through which the bridal party passed to a
canopy of greens and flowers, where they
were met by the officiating clergymen, Rev.
s. M. Perry, who performed the ceremony.
Miss Alice NJ. Perry played the wedding
march from Lohengrin.
Many congratulations were extended to
the bridal couple after which wedding
luncheon was served by Caterer E. E..
Hanna, of Wilmington.
The newly married couple boarded the
727 train at Elkton for Southern tour af-
ter which they will return to their newly
furnished home in Dover, New Hampshire.
The bride was the recipient of many
beautiful and useful gifts.
Relatives and friends were present from
Massachusetts,, New York, New Jersey,
Delaware and Maryland.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
r,.,,.. r-o r,I.tora.

The Delaware College football team will
play no more games this season, and Sat-
urday the management cancelled all the
games which had been arranged for future
dates. The reason for this move is the nll-
merous injuries sustained by many oftheir
best players and the lack Of available men
to replace them. OF the regular team Cap
tain Mullin, Pierce, Green, Trotter and
Hartman are so badly injured about the
legs, arms and shoulders that they win have
to walk with splints, crutches and canes for
several weeks. The at hletic department at
Delaware College win take on the appear
ance of hospital probably until after
Christmas.-Elkton Appeal.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

"A daring attempt at jail delivery was.
frustrated at the New Castle county Jail
Monday evening. A rope stolen from
skiff at the Delaware street wharf. with a
graphing hook attached, was thrown over
the western wallo the Jail. Bayard Flem-
ing saw the men and reported the matter to
the warden in time to prevent an escape.
William McGrann and John Carr two men
released from the jail Monday morning.
were seen in the vicinity shortly before the
affair, and were believed to be the parties
irving to give outside assistance.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
mat e,ata,rb Is 4 Local Afrectlon

That Catarrh is a Local AfHection
of the nasal passages. is fact established by
physicians, and this authority should carry
more weight than assertions of incompetent
parties that catarrh is q blool affection.
Ely's Cream Balm is local remedy, COM
posed of harmless medicants and free of
mercury or any injurious drug. 1t will
cure catarrh. Applied directly to the in
famed membrane, it restores it to its
healthy condition.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
To The Public.

We, the sales-psople connected with the
stores off B. Messick, would respectfully
invite this community s'and all the world
besides to come and inspect our large and
varied stock of go DDS. We offer not only
the lar gest stock, but guarantee lower
prices than any competitors. On our part
we promise you the most courteous treat
ment and prompt attention. "a word to
the wise is sufficient Come. and come
soon. Yours Respectfully.
GKo. n. HAzKLL,
L II RnpNADn
EUGENE BEAsrEN,
CLARA B. Wis ON
MARY BoLTRN.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
Ghe sytliddlrtolun 0ranstript
Noticel

With regret some of the Tran
SCRIPTS bills have been placed IN
the Handles of collectors. We
have regretted to do this, lst be-
cause we desire to give all the
time required for easy payments;
End because the paper should
not be subjected to the cost of
paying extra for collecting. Ill
ness has necessitated that others
have made out these bills and
any errors will be cheerfully
corrected. We trust prompt
payments will be made.
McKENDREE DoWNHAM.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

The Homeliest Man In Middletown
AS well as the handsomest and others are
invited to call OH any druggist and get free
a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam, for the
Throat and Lungs, remedy that is guar
anteed to cure and relieve all Chronic and
Acute Coughs, Asthma. Bronchitis and
Consumption. Price 25c. and SOC.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
The Rest Route To the West.

AA0 D0sO HAOuC0 w VIC W0So'
The Baltimore and Ohio R. R. is the
shortest, quickest and cheapest route to the
West, Northwest and Southwest; running
frequent trains through without change;
equipped with day coaches and Pullman's
finest cars.
The Baltimore and Ohio is the scenic
road of America, passing through Wash
ington at which point stop over of ten
days is allowed on all tickets.
For rates and full information write or
apply to H. A. Miller, Pass, Agent Will
mlngton, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
IT You are thinking
I about a new Suit or
A Overcoat come to 9th

IT You are thinking
about a new Suit or
"A Overcoat come to 9th
and Market and see
what we can do for you.
We don't want you to buy
unless you get suited in
every way, and think
the goods are worth the
money, as your trade and
influence is worth more
than one sale, and we
want everyone to feel
perfectly free to come
and look through wi it'll
out being uncomfortable
unless they buy. Every
department = OloCn1ngy
Tailoring, Furnishings,
Hats and Shoes-does
business the same way.
Prices plainly marked;
exchange made, or money
refunded. A little money
gets best values, and
every article guaranteed
to give satisfaction.
Everything for men or
boys to wear-popular
styles, big assortments,
best grades, and lowest
possible prices.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
rYnclaimad Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post-ofice which can be
had by saying they are advertised.
Mrs. Sarah e. senie, Mary M. Wallace.
Rachel Washington, William Drummer,
R. e. T. Conran. Jr.. aud Loston Brown.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

NorICE-Notice Is hereby given that letters
testamentary were In due form of law granted
unto the undersigned, on the seventeenth day
OF November, A. D., 1897, and that all persons
ceased must present the same, duly attested
to the said Executor, on or before the Seven
teenth day Of November, 1893, or abide the Act
Of Assembly in such case made and provided,
WILLIAM N. WATTS,
address, Executor.
Townsend, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
DEGIsTER,s ORDER.
hEGISTER'S UFFICE9
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,

REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
November l7th, 1871
Upon the application of William N. Watts
of Jacob @. Vandyke, late Of Apo
quinimink hundred, in said county, deceased,
1t is ordered and directeu by the Register that
the Executor aforesaid give notice of granting
Of letters testamentary upon the estate Of the
causing advertisements to be posted within
forty days from the date of such letters In six
Of the most public places of the County of
New Castle, requiring all persons having de
mands against the estate to present the same.
or abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period in the
TRANSCRIPT, a newspaper pub
lished in Middletown, Del, and to be con-
tiuued therein two months.
Given under the hand and
fo, seal of Office OF the Register
SEAL aforesaid, at Wilmington, in
the day and year above written.
CALVIN w. CROSsAN, Register.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
MARnEn.

vANsANT-GREEN, on Wednesday after
noon November nth 1897, at the residence of
the brides parents Middletown, Del, by the
Rev. F.H. Moore, Mr.. w tlIiam Writ VanSant,
OF Wilmington, Del, and Miss Jennie Eliza
Green, OF MiddletoWn.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

testamentary were in due form oflaw granted
unto the undersigned, on the eighth day ut
October, A. D., 1897, and that all persons ha'E.
ing claims against the estate of the deceased
said Executor, on or before the eighth day of
October, 1898, or abide the Act of Assembly in
such case made and provided.
JOSEPH G. BROWN,
Address, Executor
Odessa Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

CHERIFF,s SALE.-BY A VIRTUE or a
writ Of Levari Facias, to me directed, VIII
gs exp1ed e. t. public Sle a. sae
nimink hundred, New Castle county, state y
Delaware,
on SATURDAY,
THE 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1897,
at2o'clock p. m:
the following described real estate, viz:
All that part of the farm called the Cailar
han Farm, situate in Blackbird hundred, New
Castle county and State of Delaware, lying oo
the south and north side OF the new roat
Beach, and bounded by land of the heirs OF
George DeaKyne and George Davis, deceased,
and by lands OF Albert g. Deakyne and Wit
lam III. Reynolds, containing about % acrss
of land, be the same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro-
pertu of John Barber and Ann Barber, his
wife, and tits and to be sold by
WILLIAM R. FLINN. Sheriff.
sherif's Office. Wilmington, DeIawara
October 80, 1897.
cHERIFF'S SALE-BY VIRTUE OF a
y writ of Levari Facias, to me directed,
will g ez posed to public sale at the hotel OF
James L. Dickinson. at Townsend, Appoqut-
nimink hundred, New Castle county and
State of Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1897.
at2 o'clock p. M,
the following described real estate, viz:
All his undivided share, right, title, interest
and claim of him, the said John w. Ford. OF,
in and to all that certain farm or tract of lam
and tenements situate, lying and being in
State of Delaware, and adjOins land of George
Collier and land of the heirs of John GarmaIi,
deceased; lands of Richard $. Marino an
John W. Ford and also lands of W. p. Reys
nolds and N. Williams and w. B. Allen, en- I
Is lying on the public road leading from Wells
Corner to Cypress, and containing lS4 acres ot
land, be the same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro.
perty of John w. Ford, and to be sold by
WILLIAM R. FLINN, Sheriff.
sherIff,s Office, Wilmington, Delaware, oc<
tober 80. 1897.
SHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF a
rected, will be exposed to public sale at thu
National Hotel, Middletown, st. Georges
huno red, New Castle county and State ot
Delaware,
ON MONDAY,
THE 22d DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1897.
at S.45 O'Clock, a. M,
the following described real estate, viz
All that certain lot or parcel Of land situate
in Odessa, New Castle county and State OF
Delaware, and BOUNDED and described aS
follows, to wit
Beginning on High street at q rot
property now or late of l. T. McIntire; theme
with line of land of said McIntire north 40
degrees east leo feet to 20 feet wide alleyway.
thence Herewith north 4915 degrees west %
feet to q corner oil land now or late of Charie
Tatman; thence Herewith south Az degree
west 100 feet to High street aforesaid; thent
Herewith south 4915 degrees east so feet to th >
place of beginning, containing within sal
metes and bounds 1880 square feet of land,
more or less, having thereon erected two two-
story frame dwellings and other improvs
ments.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro.
perty Of Samuel M Enos, and to be sold by
WILLIAM Il. FLINN, Sheriff
sherif7s Office, Wilmington. Delaware,
November 4th, 1897.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
eeurity Trust and Safe Deposit
Company,

company,
5l9 Market st. Wilmington, Del.
CAPITAL full paid, $500, 600
Surplus, 100000
Undivided Profits, $37, ,2S4
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
OfN D1AI . 1sDzA ~ =
THE 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1897.

cHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF \
y writ of Levari Facias, to me directed
will ex posed to public sale at the hotel Of
James L. Dickinson. at Townsend, Appoqut.
nimink hundred, New Castle county and
State of Delaware,
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
ON SATURDAY,
THE 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1897,
at2 o'clock p. M,

SHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF n
- writ of Venditioni Exponas, to me di.
rected, will be exposed to public sale at ths
National Hotel, Middletown, st. Georges
hunored, New Castle county and State of
Delaware,
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
ON MONDAY,
THE I'D DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1897.
DEGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE CoUNY, DEL,
0o4rI1ar otI, 1o07

NEW CASTLE CoUNY, DEL,
October Sth, 1897.
Upon the application of Joseph G. Brown
Executor of Ann E. Lord, late of St. GeorgeS
hundred, in said county, deceased, it -
ordered and directed by the Register that ths
Executor aforesaid give notice of granting 'f
letters testamentary upon the estate of decea r
ed. with the date of granting thereof, by eau r
Ing advertisements to be posted within fort
days from the date of such letters in six of the
most public places of the County of New
Castle, requiring all persons having demand
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period in tie
Middletown TRANSCRIPT, a newspaper pub.
lished in Middletown, Del, and to be colH
tinued therein two months.
Given under the hand al Il
49,, seal of Office of the Regist r
SEAL aforesaid, at Wilmington, a
l~~~J New Castle county aforesail, l,
the day and year above write ].
CALVIN W. CROSSAN, Register.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-09-15
The Minister'S Diarv


The following are extracts from n
diary kept by the Rev. Mr.. Emerson of
the town of Conway, Mass, In 1899 and
1900
January l, 1S00.-Had much com
pany In the evening married couple.
Fee, $1.25. Had cheese given me.
Value about 81. Deacon Ware a pres
ent of beef, value about 20 cents.
January 4.-Attended to study. Bot
tie rum, $50.
January 23.-Married three couples.
Fee, S6.25.
February 4.-Paid woman tailor for
one day, 25 cents.
July Blot. rum at Bardwelrs store.
$50.
August 1.-TWO quarts rum. Will
Jams store, S1.50. Paid for killing hog
II cents.
October 20.-Put in the cellar for
winter use thirtyeight barrels of cider.
Value, $50.
December 29.-Lord's Day. Preached
from Samuel /. 81: "How Are the
Mighty Fallen" Adams Demo.
crat,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-09-15

all IN his life and teachings, is a myth,
fraud, and creation of crafty hypo-
critics and persons of feeble mind.
In all the time he has been making
money in this way he has never en-
dowed an asylum for the helpless in
intellect, never established home for
the sick. the aged or poor, and never.
SO far as is known, given of his bounty
to assist in the cause of educating the
ignorant. He is full of professions of
benevolence and charity but empty in
performances. He is a snowy, enter
tanning charlatan, who has chosen the
forum instead of the circus ring to
make money in. He has passed into
the chestnutesque and reminiscent
stage. His power to draw has waned
into one-night stands.
when he has passed away, like a
rain-drop on the river, Christ and the
truths he taught on the mount will still
be with the people-helping, consolng,
enlightening, and uplifting them with
It's saving grace, its simple grandeur,
and It's ineffaceable truth
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-09-15
HAYMARKET MONUMENT.

gedy the business men pronounce # n
be perennial nuisance on the site /,
now occupies, because of its continuol
hindrance to traffic in an already
crowded thoroughfare.
Merchants at the east entrance of tbs
square. near to which stands the bron,e
guardian of the peace, complain that
on account of the congestion caused bv
the monument large volume of busI.
ness Is lost to them for the reason tbo,
farmers are unable to gain access 10
their places of business with their pn.
duce laden wagons.
The monument causes a divergence
in the street ear tracks SO that the dis
lance from one outside rail to the other
is thirty-two feet. The removal of the
statue will add sixteen feet to the width
of the street and permit a free move.
ment Of traffic. The awkward turn
In the railway tracks makes it difficult
for passengers on the street cars to
maintain their footing and number
OF accidents due to the sharp yeering
of the cars have happened. With all
respect for the memory of the brave
officers who shed their blood in defense
of the peace and welfare of the city,
the officials believe that the purpose for
which the statue was erected would be
better subseryed by placing it in pub.
lie park, where people might admire It
at their leisure.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-09-15
Shortening,

There are other things besides pastry
that need shortening"
"Ah say, mister" said the Yorkshire
man to the minister You preached Il
goodish sermon tonight; but II it had
been cut short at heath ends, and set
afire in the middle 1t wad a dean us
mare good"
Lord, help me to pray" was the pc
titlon of somewhat prosy and long
winded young man. And the Lord
held thee to give over" was the devout
ejaculation of an older, and perhaps
wiser and more spiritual, brother.
Many times short prayer will reach
farther than a long one; and many a
sermon could be shortened without in
jury.
Il wanted to do justice to my sub
Ject,' was the plea of a tedious talker.
Justice to your subject. but neither
justice nor mercy to your hearers" was
the prompt reply.
THE gift of continuance" is not mon.
toned by Paul as one of the best gifts
which Christians were to coyet: and n
prayer or sermon, like a railway. NAV
suffer from lack OF terminal facili.
ties