Middletown transcript., 1898-07-09
ODESSA NOTES.

Mr.. Frank Davis spent Wednesday
in Philadelphia.
Miss Amelia VsIdegrift was in Will
mington on Thursday.
Master John Hukill is visiting his
aunt. Mrs. L. ". Aspril.
Mr.. Joe Gremminger, of Philadel-
phia. spent the Fourth with his parents.
Mr.. Harry Eliason, of Wilmington,
spent the Fourth with friends in town.
Miss Fanny Griffenburg and brother
Elwood, of Denton. were in town Sun
day.
Mr.. Harry Stevens spent Sunday and
Monday ith his Mother, Mrs. Lizzie
Stevens.
Miss Bessie Temple entertained Mr..
Griswold. of Philadelphia, Sunday and
Monday.
Miss Virginia Lord spent the Fourth
with her sister, Miss Emma Lord, near
Port Penn.
Mrs. Lizzie Morris left for Whining
ton on Tuesday. She will be away
some time.
Mr.. Elwood Test has put in a fine
soda water fountain at his drug store
on Main Street.
Mr.. John w. Watkins and family, Of
Smyrna, spent Sunday and Monday
with relatives in town.
Mr.. John Corbit, of Philadelphia,
spent the Fourth with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John G. Corbit.
Miss Alice Lea, Of Wilmington, who
has been the guest of her uncle, Mr..
Elias N. Moore, returned home Thurs
day.
Mrs. G. E. Coppage and son spent
few days with her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Fl. Enos, returning to their home in
Wilmington on Tuesday.
Miss Helen Duer, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of her friend, Miss Gibson.
Mr.. George Gibson, of Philadelphia,
was at home for the Fourth.
Mr.. Sylvester Townsend, of New
Port, and Mr.. Henry Townsend, of
Wilmington, we're the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. &. l.. TOWNSEND from Satur-
day until Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. S. VanDyke left
for Rehoboth Monday, to be away sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Van Dyke has been
in poor health since last fall, and it is
hoped the trip will do him much good.
Miss Edith Price. Mrs. Downs and
Mr.. Henry Downs of Centreville, Md,
and the Misses Price from near Queens
town, Md, who have been the guests
of Rev. and Mrs. w. o. Hurst, re-
turned ito their homes Wednesday.
Their departure was very much re-
gretted by the young people who have |
thoroughly enjoyed their visit to our
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sereck Shallcross took |
"a of their friends on another delightful |
moonlight ride, Tuesday evening.
Leaving Odessa at O'Clock they drove |
through McDonough, Boyds Corner,
Corner, Mt. Pleasant and |
reaching home again
little before II O'Clock. They were
served with refreshments at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Aspril. The
evening will be remembered by all as
one of the most pleasant Of the
summer.
The new school flag was raised on
The Fourth. The school bell rang
about II O'Clock and in few minutes
quite company had gathered. Mr.
Geo. L. Townsend was "master of
Miss Ethel Mailly and
Miss Blanche Price ran up the flag to
he singing Of The Star Spangled
Banner. Rev. w. O. Hurst made
very appropriate address, notwithstand-
ing the fact, he was given no time for
and it was entirely i'm
promptu. After hearty cheer for the
lag and then for Mr.. Hurst the crowd
eft Old Glory floating 10 the breeze.
Mrs. Frank Watkins entertained
about hundred of her friends on
evening, by Moonlisht
Excursion down the Bay. The Middle
own Band and pant of the Regimental
Band from Camp Tunnel discoursed
sweet music. The music from many
7oices filled the intervals. Refresh
nents were served and enjoyed by all,
IS >ea breezes are noted as appetizers.
The Clio reached her wharf again about
Il O'Clock and the only regret expressed
o the hostess was that the trip was
'ver. Those present were from Smyrna,
Delaware City, McDon-
'ugh, Odessa and the surrounding