Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
TowNsEND LETTER

If fec ed by the groom, their love was piigh
. ed. The methodist minister at that plac
! officiated. Mr.. Allender had handsome
" furnished new home awaiting himsel
and bride, their reception in Havrerde
Grace being very pleasant one. The rela
5 tives and many friends Of the groom ten
8 dered them hearty welcome. Mrs. Allen
! der has many friends in this section sht
having been a general favorite in socia
! circles. The TRANSCRIPT correspondent
} desires to hereby wish Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
J der long and very happy welded life
The entertainment recently given by
the members of the Jr. Epworth League
proved to be quite successful both finan-
cially and otherwise. The entertainment
was much enjoyed by old and young as it
was series of very pleasant evenings.
There was quite crowd present consider
ing how busy the farmers and others were
at the time, The town people also display
ed much interest. The proceeds amounting
to $1,000, will no doubt. be wisely disbursed
for the benefit Of The Juvenile society. The
line of curiosities which were shown by
the many attendants proved very interest
ing and were very favorably commented
upon Much credit is due Mrs. Daniel
Maloney and Mrs. John Atwell and tie
others who so success uily arranged and
supervised the very pleasant affair.
On Thursday evening last the following
| ,,,a,,,I,ora - TTn;o,, Nocfla M II Kniohfs
of Golden Eagle, of 5myrna, paid Appo-
quininink Castle, No. 10, of this place, a
fraternal visit: Charles Walker, Richard
Long David Crusen, Joseph 8 Windal,
Charles P. Thornley,, Harry Mattiford,
George Ireland Benjamin Turner, John
Farrell, William Mcdowell, John Inman,
and George H. Rose. The visitors were
royalty entertained by their local brethren,
all expressing themselves as being highly
pleased with the evenings enjoyment as
they departed at late hour.
If reports be true of the quantity of tur-
nip seed purchased by suburban farmer
and which be is sowing on fertile soil there |
will be no lack Of i'sallet" in this town
and in fact the whole county might come |
and "cut sallet" and it would never be |
missed, that is if each seed sown produces |
a turnip.
Mr. James Daley has been quite success
full in The growing Of white also sweet pota-
toes this year. Mr.. Daley had but a small |
tract of land devoted to these vegetables /
yet he secured remarkable cop the tubers
being quite large and in fnecondition. I'm
til about two years ago Mr.. Daley was en-
gagged in extensive farming and while thus
employed he was considered wide-a-wake
and prospe -ous tiller of the soil.
Mr.. John CHM, venerable and we'll
known citizen of this section, died at the
home of his brothe-. Benjamin CHM, near
this place at an early hours Wednesday |
morning He had been ailing for some
time yet he continued to apply himself
to business and being in the agency bust
ness was quite well and favorably known.
He was about 10 years of age.
Mr.. Fred schwatka whose serious acci-
dent was duly recorded in this paper few
weeks ago is now able to move about and
to mingle with his friends. Mr.. Schwatka,
it win be recalled met with very painful
misbap while chopping wood the ak hav-
ing glanced aud entered his foot near the
ankle. s4t AsE8l&
Mr.. Harry King has charge of the force
of labelers at the cannery where $4,000
cans Of tomatoes are being speedily pre-
pared for shipment. Mr.. King expects to
have the work all completed by the latter
part of next week. Messrs. King and
Akers have gained many friends in this
section since their arrival few weeks since.
They are both genial and to use their own
courtesies extended to them. ''They have
had ye'y enjoyable season."
Mr.. Willard Salmons and wife, Of Chi
cago, are the guests of his mother, Mrs
Daniel Salmons, and other relatives here.
He told the TRANSCRIPT correspondent on
Monday that business is booming in the
western metropolis and that he is getting
along splendidly in his line of work and
that be furthermore expects continued sue
cess if hard work, fair dealing, and close
to business can accomplish that
end.
Mr.. J. P. Ennis, who was born and rear
ed near Townsend but who for many years
has been teacher in various parts of Mary
land, is visiting in this section. For the
last year Mr.. Ennis has been located in |
Baltimore. He will return after briefly
visiting Clayton friends during the latter
part of October.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pollitt returned to
their home in Philadelphia on Monday
evening after having had most enjoyable
visit with Mr.and rs.Charles B. Schwatka
and other relatives and friends. Al
Miss Laura LYMAN, daughter of Joseph
Lyman of near Smyrna, and Mr.. Albert
Cloud we're quietly married at the home of
the brides father on Wednesday afternoon,
the Rev. Charles Hill, of Smyrna, oficiat-
ing. Afrer trip to Niagara Falls they will
reside near this place.
Miss Anita Wilson has returned to the
West Chester Normal School where she will
resume her studies. Whilst here Miss Will
son was the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Win
field Lattomus.
Miss Lille Z. Morrow, who has just re-
turned from a stay of some weeks at the
great millinery stores of Armstrong, Gator
& Co., Baltimore, has located in this section
having opened complete line Of millinery
in the nice store room of Mr. Graves new
building.
Mr.. Harman Reynolds, who is wide
awake business man Of this place, has just
added cozy office to his place of business
and win now enter more permanently upon
the prosecution of his chosen vocation.
The Townsend Cornet Band has been in
vited to attend festival to be held at Sassa-
fras, Md, and the 10th and 2fst instants,
It is quite probable that they will attend, |