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Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
TO Combine Branch Roads,

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company is
considering the advisabilityl Of merging the
Queen Anne and Kent Railroad, extending
from Townsend to Centreyille; the Della
ware and Chesapeake Railroad, extending
from Clayton to Oxford; the Cambrid ge
and Seaferd Railroad. unniug from Cam
bridge 10 Seaford and the Delaware Rail-
road, which runs from Wilmington to Del
mar, Del.
The question Of merging has been under
consideration by the several companies
interested for some time past, and the re-
suit has been that favorable action has been
taken and reunion of these companies
will shortly be effected.
The Delaware Railroad has mileage of
1904 miles, the Cambridge and Seaford,
q 7S miles. the Queen Anne and Kent, SEQ
miles, and the Delaware and Chesapeake,
"A miles. All these roads are worked in
conjuction with the Philadelphia, Viii
mington and Baltimore Railroad Comp any
and each one has its own corporation and
officers. While the officers are similar in
number of cases, it is thought that it
would simplify the work to have all the
roads inone company.
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Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
WHY HAS IT NOT BEEN MADEg

WHY HAS 1T NOT BEEN MADEf
The .'Dover 1adea" among o her
good tb ngs recon- mended TO the Cen
eral Assemble, so~gests the eTnloy-
ment OF The p.'isope in our ja'is in the
woi K of inn owing our public oads,
and summa Z9s its suments in the
following CO. .ent 70 10: aBe are the
fac.s. Our ioa6s need improving.
The county spends seVe al thousands
on them each yeI Tnel are "a num-
Der OF idle C; iminals among US, whom
We must boaid and keep, and whose
want of occupation fp Dishes snlendid
opportunity for fdtu!e crime hatch ng.
The e1pel ment Of putting Jail inmates
at work on the roads has been tried in
other states with success, why not
make the test in Delawa eP"
Why has it not been done before?
The true reason would be gladly re-
ceived. Sincs it has not been done,
however, is no lesson why 1t should
not be done now. Because the State
has been given no improvements for
three or four decades save the few
given by the Republicans in 1850, is no
reason why such policy should be
continued.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
MY MARYLAND.

(For other items under this heading tuin to
outside pages.)
T. H. Long'ellow, of Greensboro, has
eaten thity roul PAL triges in thirty days
taking one each MOI ning for breakfast,
and two in four instances. He thinks
he can eat a bi:d day for sixty days.
A hog was slaughtered in Church
Hill, Md, by Mr.. w. C. Palmatory,
which weighed $40 pounds alive, and
dressed SIS pounds. Fully one thous-
and persons witnessed the killing.
The holly business las closed, and it
has been quite good season. About
IS, 900 has been shipped from Parsons
burg.
Samuel w. Webb, of Kennedyyille.
has had his right hand amputated, it
having been caught in feeding a corn
shelter.
.
Mr.. John W. Bouchelle, a direct de.
scendant of Lege Bonchelle, who settled
on Bohemia Manor in 1910, died at the
residence of his son, Augustus j. Bou-
chelle. iu the Second District, on Tues.
day, Dec. 18Th. Mr.. Eolchslle was in
his nia .v-second year. He leaves seven
child en-, M s. Joseph Steel and Mrs.
William Ka,sner of Chesapeake Citv.
Ms. Joshua Ciaig Of Baltimore.
MessIs. George aud Augustus Eou-
chelle Of Bohemia Manor, and Eenj.
Bouchelle of Chester, Pa. His fist
vote was cast for General Andrew
Jackson In 1878. He was elected 10
the Legislature In 1S42.
His funeral was held at st. Angus
tine Church, with intermeat In the ad-
joining cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

IT is a matter of great regret that
the jury which rom Dec. 9th, to Dec
19.h, sat iu the ju ? box in the Feder-
al Court in Wilmington, listening to
the evidence b. ought out against Sena-
tor r. r. Kenney who was charged
with aiding Teller E1ggs in robbing
the First National Bank at Dover,
should have disa. iced; it is matter
for deeper regret hat they divided so
nearly on political lines. The fl st trial
was z for acquittal and 5 for conyic-
tion, the political div sion not being so
marked. But the G: eatest eg, ct is that
politics should ever have ent cred De-
aware jury box. That it has no we'll
informed citizen can deny, aud men
have publicly defended the act. This
is to the shame of our State; were it
not fact the charges OF bribery, corup-
tion, etc., now so familiar, had never
been made, because never attempted.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

1T is said that Chairman Scott of the
Levy Court has this week drawn the
attention of Representative-elsct Dom
ahoe to the excessive bills for county
indexes which the county must pay by
The grace Of the last General Assembly
5000. Think of It'll
The Every Evening has found that
the following amounts have been paid
for similar purposes beginning in Octo-
bAr, 1893:
October Sd, 1893, Recorder of Deeds.
James T. Shallcross, $1,000; Commis-
sioners Frank Biggs and A. E. SAM
born, s., 600 each.
November 18th, 1894. Commissioners
w. T. Lyman, George T. Brown and
Peter L. Cooper, Jr., 81, 800 each.
December 9th, 1895. Prothonotary
Peter A. Horty. 81, 900: Commissioners
Victor B. WolIey and Branch 81. Giles
500 each.
July 27th. 1897, Register Id Chancery
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
MIDDLETowN, DEL. DEG. "a, 1893

ANOTHER Christmas is here. Has
the time been long since Christmas,
1892 Then you have probably cele-
brated few anniversaries of the won
delful birth Of The God-child in the
manger. Has the past year been brief,
the days all too short for the tasks they
brought you? Then you ale in the
midst of busy life, possibly on the de-
cline of the hill. Whether old or young
open your heart to the full meaning OF
the glad day. lie cheerful Be happy!
as cheerful and happy as you can, add
ing to the pleasures of others and prov
lug the declaration, ut is more blessed
to give than to receive" !"
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
THE ELECTION OF A SENATOR.

THE ELECI1ON Or a SGNAAOA"
The Republican papers in the State
have wisely Ieflained in the main fIom
the discussion of the choice OF Sena-
tor to succeed Mr.. Gray. The Demo-
cratic State papels have been trying to
create a division, in the Republican
ranks, the most of them, and several
have been throwing mud at prospective
or possible candidates. my party first
is their motto. Such has bee1 the
course of these papers and correspon-
dents that so we'll informed a paper as
the Philadelphia Ledger conceives eth
or that the majority of our General As
sembly is Democl attic and will problbly
elect another Kenney over Senator Cray
or it thinks with the Every Evening
that the State has but one man worthy
and quail ied TO FL that high Office. 1t
says:
'sThe facts thatG GeorgeGray is one OF
the most honored members of the Unit
ed States Senate, that he has shown
himself sta tesman rather than poll
tician, and that he has rendered valu-
able service as member of the Peace
Commission, do not count for anything
in the eyes of the men elected to the
Delaware Legislature. In deciding
whether he shall be returned to the po-
sition which he has filled so we'll, they
will consider only The question whether
his particular political faction can
command enough votes to elect him.
The idea that Pc sonal merit or distin-
guished public service is 20 be 1ecog-
nized by re-e 'ection does not seem to
have enie ed single legislative mind"
The IefeI ence 10 ''poliLical faetion'
shows that the Ledger does not know
that Delaware is Fepdulican State,
but The foolish suggestions OF Every
Evening, Sussex Journal, etc., that pa
triotism demands the re drn Of MI.
Gray, when but few months since
they had nothing good to say for him
as a Democrat, is ridiculous. Del
aware has score Of. able Republi-
cans, number OF them the equal OF
Nj. Gray in eve respect except in e.
perience in the Office, flom whom The
General Assembly shonld select. For
the future Of the patty that selection
should he a man TO unite the palGy.
To chose any ether mems defeat for
years.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
A,,drews Posi- q. a. r.

Alta regular meeting of Col. J. w. And
rews Post, No. IA, Department of Delaware,
the following officers were elected to serve
for the ensuing year,
Commander. Isaac R. Stats; sr. Vice
Commander. Israel F. Croft; Jr., Vice Com
mander; w. P. Rhein, Officer of the Day,
M Gremminger; officer Of the Guard
Joseph A. Rhode; Chaplain, L. V. Asprilr
sr.; Adjutant, Joseph N. Enos; Quarter
Master, W. H. Eccles.
The installation of officers will take place
in the post room on the last Wednesday in
January, 1899. at which time Camp Fire
will be held. All old soldiers are cordially
invited.
This will be the 18th anniversary of And
rews Post, No. IA, and II members have
died since its organization.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief. It
is with pleasure we publish the following:
"This is to certify that I was terrible
sufferer from Yellow Jaudice for over six
months, and was treated by some of the
best physicians in our city and all to no
avail DR.. Bell, our druggist, recon
mended Electric Bitters; and after
taking two bottles, I was entirely cured.
1 now take great pleasure in recommending
them to any person suffering. from this
terrible malady. am gratefully yours,
Sold by DR.. II. Vaughan, Druggist.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

MackintOshes = satistying'
for Men dau "a + =
good Macintosh. The increasing
demand at this season has impelled
us to unusual gathering-broader
variety, vaster quantities and natu-
rally to prices unknown year or two
ago when the selling was more lin
tied.
These thorough waterproof gar
ments are now made in quite dressy
style-'most as handsome as the
neatly tailored top coats; and there
are several dozen varieties to choose
from, in the most favored overcoat
fabrics.
At -Double-breasted Box Goats of
heavy cheviots in navy blue, black, drab
and brown mixtures; all have velvet
collars and strapped seams.
At $10-Mackintoshes of gray Scotch
check and tan cheviots, with satin sleeve
Innings, that help them to slip on easily.
Other styles in black and navy blue
cheviot.
At $15-Handsome Box Goats in tan and
olive mixtures and tobacco-brown cloths;
satin sleeve Innings.
And here are excellent Macldn-
toshes at So and 81, fully guaran-
teed; then at $3.50, $3.50, $12;
to the handsomer Macldntoshes and
Rain Goats ranging up to $50 in
price.
Club Skates Just when skating
HeIe is prime, comes
a. nan this unusual sell
ing Of the celebrated Peck & Snyder
Club Skates for men. The lever
model that made their name famous;
that is easy to work, staunch and
safe. Nickeled steel runners that
hold their edge. We obtained fif-
teen hundred pairs, in two styles, at
half price
$3.50 full-nickeled skates at $1.25 pair.
81 2nickeled runners with blued tops, 81
apair.
Sizes 9 to 101z inches.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
VIM. B. SlalD& 70
FOURTH d MARKET Sis
Wilmington, Del.
Black Dress Goods.

Black Dress Goods.
in plain blacks and novelties.
A good black dress is always
ready, always right for any
thing. or anywhere. They
are here in any thing you
may want from 25c to 50 50
per yard.
Umbrellas
have been distributed by US
in hundreds. In addition to
those for children and ladies
we have just received a lot
Of handsomely assorted d
handles for gentlemen. Our
Umbrellas run in price from
SOC to $500.
Bamboo Furniture.
Light, durable and strong
In a nice assortment Of Foot
Rests. Clothes Trees, Music
Racks, Boot Racks, Tables,
etc., at prices from S5c to
$500, that all make a desir-
able and useful Christmas
gift.
Comfortab bles.
A other lot is here of the
Fl n e silkaline vered
Comforts at Csc each.
Linens
W hat preftier or
handsomer table appointment
can you have tn an elegant
Linens? Onr stock of Il ese
goods is large both by the
yard and in patterns, with
napkins to match. All of
the finest Barn sley double
damrsk. In Towels many
bargains are offered in
hemmed and fringed damask
goods. Two lots are offered
at special prices-the S7ac
number a5c and the 75c
number for SOC.
Dress Patterns.
already banded and ready
for the giving-each patter n
contains 10 yards
OF best Prints, soc.
OF best Satine, 75.
ofbest Wrapper Flannel, 75c
Uf best Percal, 75c.
Hos iery and Gloves
in large variety and very
desirable styles for both big
and little people.
Infants Hosiery l214 to sSc.
Children's Hosiery, 1211 to tOc.
Ladies' Hosiery, l214c to sl.5o.
Mems Hosiery, l2111 TO SOC.
Ladies' Gloves, 25c to sl.6s.
Children's Gloves, f5c to $l.00.
Mems Gloves, 25c to si.25.
Blankets.
Our regular lines are in all
grades of white, gray and red
Blankets from 25c to $500.
Our extra fine holiday offer
ing is a splendid California
Blanket intwo qualities
The $500 one for $3.50.
The SO 90 one for $780,
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

fFor other items under this heading turn to
outside pages.)
The farm of John Rawley, located near
Clayton and containing 120 acres, was sold
at sheriffs' sale last Saturday. 1t was pur-
chased by Luther Lapham for $500.
Artificial flowers made by the steward OF
the steamer George F. Brady from turnips,
onions and bsets are exhibited at the stores
in Smyrna
Announcements is made of the engage
ment of William w. Richardson, youngest
son of H.A. Richardson, of Dover and Miss
Alena Atkins, daughter of ex-State Treas
urer Charles H. Atkins, of Milton, Sussex
county.
The Clayton Town Council has been very
busy the past week in having eight car loads
of oyster shells placed on the streets. The
holes and ruts have all been filled in and
everything is in readiness for the winter
season.
Robert G. Powell, tax collector of East
Dover hundred, died Monday morning.
His death was sudden as he was as well as
usual on Saturday and Sunday. 1t was Mr..
Powell who as tax collector ran off to
Philadelphia and was cornered in a hotel
there by men clamoring to pay their taxes.
Mrs. Annie Tilghman, wife of George W.
Tilghman, died at her husbands residence,
in Smyrna Saturday night. She contracted
a cold which rapidly developed into pneu-
monia causing her death. TIE. deceased
was IS years of age and besides her hus-
band leaves eight children; Mrs.. Leonard
Guthrie, Horace, Harry, Alfred, John,
Luther Paul and Bertha.
William T. Aldrich, well-known citi-
zen of Wyoming, aged 66yea-s, died Mon
day morning. He came from New York
to Wyoming and was postmaster under
President Harrison. He was a member of
No. 7. A. F. and A. NJ, of Dover;
Union Lodge. I. O. o. F., of Camden, and
Golden Eagle Lodge, of Wyoming.
Amos Williams, of near HaZlettville, died
suddenly Thursday morning of last week.
M. Williams had just returned to the hou:e
with an armful of wood and was appal emily
in excellent health. Members of The family
in the adjoining room heard him fall and
when they reached him life had depart
ed. Deceased was a popular man and
life long Democrat. He was member of
the General Assembly in 1870.
Walter Shelton, of Clayton has bought of
Edward Hart of Townsend, his falm, near
Colts Station, containing 126 acres for
81, 100: The farm was originally a part of
the Patterson Estate and is considered good
land. About IS acres is in woodland and
Mr.. Shelton proposes clearing all of it with
the exception of 26 &C es and making it
tillable.
Sheriff Shaw has sold the 100 acre farm
of Josiah Kesslec in Milford hundi ed 10 P.
T. Carlisle for $l775; the 20 ace "a: IN of
Elizabeth Voshell in West Dover hundred,
10 James L. Wolcott, Attorney, for $500; the
John Rawley farm near Clayton, 10 Luther
Lapkam, for $500. F~anc:s M. Gooding,
administrator of B. G. Moo e, has sold the
40 acre farm situated n Kenton hundred 10
& w Hall fo, SI4a0
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
WIN. B. SHARP & CO.
REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL.


Upon tie application Of Merritt N: WI.
late Of st. Georges Hundred, in said
county, deceased, It is ordered and directed
by the Register that the Adm illustrator
aforesaid give notice OF granting of
Letters Of Administration upon the estate OF
the deceased, with the date OF granting there
of, by 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 demands
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
MiddletoWn TRANSCRIPT, newspaper pub
ued therein two months,
Given under the hand and
- sealA OF office OF the Register
49, New Castle County Aforesaid,
the day and year above written
CALVIN w. CRoSSAN, Register,
NorECR.--Notice is hereby given that let
ters OF administration were In due form OF
law granted unto the undersigned, on the
nth day OF Dec. A. d. 1898, and that all per
sons having claims against the estate OF the
deceased must present the same, duly at-
tested, to the said administrators, on OF before
the fifth day Of Dec. 1893, or abide the act o.
Assembly In such case made and provided.
MERRITT n. WlLnITs.
Address, Administras
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

Announcements is made of the engage
ment of William w. Richardson, youngest
son of H.A. Richardson, of Dover and Miss
Alena Atkins, daughter of ex-State Treas
urer Charles H. Atkins, of Milton, Sussex
countv
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
KENT COUNTY.

(For other items under this heading turn to
outside pages.)
The farm of John Rawley, located near
Clayton and containing 120 acres, was sold
at Sheriffs' sale last Saturday. 1t was pur-
chased by Luther Lapham for $500.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

Artificial flowers made by the steward of
the steamer George F. Brady from turnips,
onions and beets are exhibited at the stores
in Smyrna
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

Mr.. Braclay Ellis dog at Delmar was at
tackled with hydrophobia last week and bit
several other dogs and colored man: The
dogs were all killed and the man will go to
Pasteur Institute.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

Detective Hutchins, while at selbyville
on Tuesday, arrested George E. Torbert of
Clarksville and Henry Williams of Selby-
vile on the charge of violating the game
laws. The accused were sentenced to pay
fines of $40 each.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

The Clayton Town Council has been very
busy the past week in having eight car loads
of oyster shells placed on the streets. The
holes and ruts have all been filled in and
everything is in readiness for the winter
season.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

THE TRAHseRIrT, sl.oo per year.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
wANAMAIIER,S.

Philadelphia, Monday, December l9, 1898.
Store open evenings from Dec.
18th to Dec. 23d-and it is a yer.
table fairy land.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

James G. Conaway, representative-elect
from the 4th District of Sussex county, is
quite ill at his home in Broad Creek hun.
dred. He is classed as a Regular
Republican.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

Blankets and These are days
to test the blan-
Down Quilts ketsupply. Their
woody warmth is needed as the air
grows crisper. Then there are house
keeping friends who'll appreciate a
pair of blankets, or a down quilt far
more than some less useful gift. This
word of worthy, giveable sorts
BLANKETS
At SIS pair-Large fluffy pure wool
Blankets; size, 75xS4 in; weight, 6
lbs.
At 81 pair - Pure wool California
Blankets in pink or blue borders; size,
74x84 in.; weight, lbs.
At $11 pair-Extra large and sumptuous
genuine Mission Mills Blankets; size,
84xo0 in. weight, 9 lbs.
DOWN QUILTS
At $3.75 each-Down quilts, with cover
ings of best domestic figured sateen,
filed with excellent down; size, 6x6 #.
At SIS each-Covered with finest domestic
figured sateen in large variety of hand
some colorings; size, 6x6 #.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24
SUSSEX COUNTY.

(For other items under this heading turn to
outside pages.)
An Episcopal church is to be erected at
Delmar.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

Warm and pretty garments, pack
ed in fancy boxes for giving.
At 50c-Knit Pettcoats Of cotton, in solid
colors, with deep contrasting border.
At o5c-Knit Pettcoats Of all wool yarns,
in natural color, with all-wool border Of
contrasting color; edges crocheted to
match border.
At $1.25-Knit Petdcoats of all-wool
yarns, in solid colors in many shades.
Other styles up to 81.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

William T. Aldrich, well-known citi-
zen of Wyoming. aged 66 years, died Mon
day morning. He came from New York
to Wyoming and was postmaster under
President Harrison. He was member of
No. 7. A. F. and A. NJ, of Dover;
Union Lodge. I. o. o. F., of Camden, and
Golden Eagle Lodge, of Wyoming.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-24

Robert G. Powell, tax collector of East
Dover hundred. died Monday morning.
His death was sudden as he was as well as
usual on Saturday and Sunday. 1t was Mr..
Powell who as tax collector ran off to
Philadelphia and was cornered in a hotel
there BY men clamoring to pay their taxes
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-07
sHER1FF,s SALEM cHANcERY OF NEW

sHERIFF's SALEM OF NEW
Jersey.
and Anna T. Dale ct al. defendants.
Fl. ia. For Sale of Mortgaged Premises.
Returnable May Term, 1898.
Van Buskirk & Parker, Solicitors.
BY virtue of the above stated writ, to me
directed and delivered. ! shall sell by public
yenane; sa at + F. G 81 Mo onery street sest s Jersey s ely.
THURSDAY, the seventeenth day of March.
A. y. 1895.
at two o'clock in the afternoon, all the fol
lowing described land and premises. with the
appurtenances, being the same described in
said writ, that is to say
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land
and premises, situate, lying and being in the
citv Of Bayonne. in the County of Hudson and
state of New Jersey, which upon sheet number
4 of a certain map on file in the office of the
clerk of the Court of Chancery of New Jer-
sey, and also in the Office of the Register Of
said County of Hudson, entitled Partition
man showing the partition of certain lands and
premises belonging to the estate of Rufus
Story, deceased, in the CITY OF Bayonne, Hud-
PIrnmett Smith and William Muirheid. Com
missioners appointed by the Court of chanc-
" August. 1891 is known and distinguished
as plot numbered or ~lettsred A." on city
hlock numbered four hundred and forty-nine
1449J and copnty block numbered niaety-one
lo11 and which said plot may be more par
ticularly described, viz. beginning at a point
IN the northeasterly line of Linden street. dis
tant thereon two hundred and ~ffty-nine (25sD
tan. AN md eiehty-seven one-hundredths (s7-1oo1
~ ! foot southeasterly from the corner formed
IL, the intersection of the said line of Linden
straet with the southeasterly line of Avenue
% as laid down on the said map; thence run
ning a. northeasterly and parallel with Ave-
me 3 one hundred and ninety-four 09D feet
and eiehty-three one-hundredths (S3-100) of a
saot TO the southwesteriy line of West Eighth
street; thence (0 southeasterly along the south
westerly line of West Eighth street fifty-three
md parallel with the first course one hundred
and ninety-four 19D feet and forty-six one>
$500 20 - AZ - p "a can fA tlA II,
erly line of Linden street; and thence 10 north
westerly along the said line of Linden street
ffty-three $50 feet, more or less, to the point
If beginning. All as laid down on said map,
L ELLER
Sheriff.
Dated February s, 1898.
Inrsev City News and BaYonne Herald.