Middletown transcript., 1898-01-15
Local News.

more walk more, clothe less, worry less
work more.give more, write less, read more
preach less, practice more.
New Upright Piano for sale cheap.
J. B. MEssIcK.
DIR. Mccoy, of Mt. Pleasant, Del, has
made co ntract with Mr.. Harry Griffin. Of
Sassafras, tn have handsome residence
built in the Spring.
The Epworth League meets every Sun
day evening at GAS O'Clock. The meeting
will be led by DR.. Charles A. Richie, sub
ject for tomorrow is Letting Christ have
his way" Come all are welcome.
For 'SALE-A well-bred young horse,
cheap. }. q. PARKER
An attractive Musicale is to be given at
Delaware City on the evening of January
18th. Tuesday, in which a number Of very
delightful performers will participate from
Philadelphia. Wilmington, and Middle
town.
Photographs as low as 81 90 per dozen,
at Trinke'ler's studio.
We wish all our subscribers whose
postofice address changed at the end of the
year would notify US by postal card at once,
SO That we may keep the matter straight on
our mailing list. Be sure to give us your
old address as we'll as the new.
It's folly, to lose your poultry when the
use of Bragdon's Poultry Remedy is guar
anteed to you for 25 cents.
One of the eclipses of the year 1893
three of the sun and three of the moon
occurred on Friday evening of last week.
1t was but partial eclipse of the moon.
between $50 and o'clock. and was notic-
ed by some Of our people.
House now occupy for Rent. Poss-
ession December 1st. ]. B. MEssIcK.
John f. Donaho has been appoint
ed guardian of little Carrie Bradley, whose
mother and step-father, Mr.. and Mrs,
Mcbride, where killed on the railroad at
Stanton on the morning Of December "a,
1897. Mr.. Donaho is the child's foster
grandfather.
PROVISIONAL CARD.-Dr. W. E. Barnard
Surgeon Dentist, Office same location, op
posite the post Office. All operations per-
tanning to dentistry guaranteed. Odontun-
der and Gas for painless extracting.
Saturday and Sunday last were two o
the most enjoyable outdoor days of the
winter, but before the latter day was clos
ed it was clouded, and hailing and raining
before church time, materially thinning
the congregations. Monday morning
found an inch of snow on the ground, the
first of the winter.
Advantages of LeGore's Combination
of Lime above others are, it acts quicker
asts longer. takes less per acre. For State
analysis and scientific test. testimonials,
prices. &c, address, J. W. LeGore Woods
boro, Md.
Miss Nellie E. Boulden, Of Chesapeake
City, and Mr.. Harry v. Manlove, of the
Middletown Hotel, formerly of Cecilton,
were married in Philadelphia, last Thurs
day, January 6. Mr.. and Mrs. Manloye
sre well known here, and their many
friends offer hearty congratulations.-Cecil
County News.
Remember that J. f. McWhorter & Son
have a full line of carriages and agricultural
Implements on hand
Mr. Samuel w. Megill, of Earleville,
Md. who often comes to Middletown was
telling affeB days since of the profits in a
chestnut grove. On his farm there is
grove of rs trees about so years old. Last
fall there were gathered 81 bushels Of chest
nuts which sold for $3.50 to $500 bushel.
Taking the average price at 1915 the grove
produced $654.75, or more than many
farms. Moral-plant trees; plant chest
nut trees,
-Foa RENr.-One Dwelling on Main
street and two in the rear.
MISS FANNIE SHEPHERD.
-Messrs, =. C. Parker & Son are in
creasing the capacity of their factory of
harness and collars by the addition ofa
ten-horse- power boiler and an eight-horse
power engine. Their factory and store is
one Of the busiest places in town and if
Middletown had several more such the
town would partake of the boom growth
which has come to every other place on
the peninsula.
President McKinley's address at the
Commercial Museum in Philadelphia was
reported (5y appointmenD by graduate
Of GoIdey (Wil. Del.) Commercial and
L~-4L..d Capd for CofaInOun
The committee upon new pipe organ
for the NJ. E. Church have decided upon
plans, style, &c of organ, and have invited
bids from manufacturers. 1t is the purpose
to put in recess organ and to bring the pui-
pit further out to give the necessary spacek
The cost will be $1500.00 and it will take
some very liberal giving on the part OF the
congregation but the committee haYe faith,
and faith will remove mountains and pay
for the organ.
-FoR SALE.-A fine farm of "a acres, Is
acres woodland, nice dwelling, good gran
ary and stables, orchard and vineyard, not
far from water and rail facilities. Terms
easy at private sale. Inquire at TRANSCRIPT
Office.
The Delaware & Atlantic Telephone
Company has announced a reduction in
rates for telephones to $36'for business
houses and $24 year for residences to
meet the rate charged by the new Del
marvis. Company. which is asking those
prices, aud there promises to be merry
war between the two companies. The old
company as been asking $50 for business
houses and S45 for residences,
For REEr.-The property on Cass
Street. MiGdIetown, now occupied by Ste
phen Bower. Large and roomy with all
/ modern conveniences. Possession given
March 25th. 1898. Address,
Mrs. HARDcAsTLE,
Chesapeake City. Md.
D. d. G. c., George Carson. Of Dover,
visited Damon Lodge No. IL, K. OF P. on
"Wednesday evening last and installed the
following officers G. c., William B. Hates;
v. c.. John s. Ash; NJ. W., J. A. Suydami
Pre-, Harry Lightcap; K. R. and g.. Jos.
G. Jolls. M. Of f., G. Ellis; M. of Ell, L. B.