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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20
CONFIDENCE
HELPS 10
CURE

Then the knowledge that only letters asking
for advice and only assist Mrs Pnkha in replying
makes be explicit about the little things that define
the disease.
MRS ELIZA THOMAS. of 634 Pine St. Easton Pa writes:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-I doctored with two of the hest
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20


statement thatAd
m iral De w e Y
ought to co m e
back to the United
States and get q
good rest"
There was an
other silence, and
then Mr.. Crosby
said. hesitatingly:
NV e understand
that, but = where
does the joke come
tn?" .e
Mr.. Sweet shook
like a leaf.
est nonosuor.p
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20

the womb. I suffered
something terrible. could
not sleep nights and
thought sometimes that
death would be such a
relief. To-day am a well
woman. able to do my
own work. and have not
apain. ] used four bottles
of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compoundand
three packages of Sana-
tive Wash and cannot
thank you enough for the
good it did me-"
Mrs. M. SroDDARD.
26S. Springfield. Mimi,
IS:
DEAR MRS. PlNKHAM-For
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20

doctors in the city for two
years and had no relief until I
began the use of your remedies.
My trouble was liberation of
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20

gets to his room and locks the door ?
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following named pupils of the Mid.
dletown Public School, are on the Roll Of
Honor for the month ending January 31st
Department No. Edith Wilson, Bertha
Geary, Katie Truax, Eva Whitlock, Ethel
! CHM, Bright Cleaver, Caleb w. Johnson,
Eugene H. Shallcross, R. NJ. McCrone
George I, Lockwood, Harry Brady, Roy
Voshell, Mary Holten, Ada NJ. Roberts.
Department No. 2.-Blanche Roberts
Ella Burchard, Louise Mcdowell, Ethel
Rowe, Helen Cochran, Gertrude McCrone
Helen Brady, Mary Nowland, Ethel Gill
Edgar Rowe, Oscar Whitlock, Julian
Cleaver, Joseph Comegys, Florie Owens
Harold Dawson, Elsie Jones, May Webb
Justine Peverley Eva Joseph.
Department No. 3.--Eiiza Green, Maude
Deakyne, May Kumple, Emma Kelley
Lizzie Holten, Mary Lewes, Prudence
Iewes, Victor Jones. Louise McCrone.
Department No. 4.-Helen Rowe, Jay
Parker, Florie Blome, Lloyd Bratton, Sarah
Savin, AdaScott, Burtus Goff, Irene Cleaver
Department No. 5.-Lizzie Richards
Mary Hushabeck. Bessie Wright, Sophia
Blome, Elva Orrell, Bessie Smith. Anna
Shallcross. Anna Warren, Bertha Jones,
Elwood Banning, Jay Fefeyere, Emory
Hukill, Joseph Golf, Norman Gill, Reece
Taylor, Joseph Walker.
WOODLAND SCHOOL.
Roll of Honor for Woodland School,
District &c. for the month of January 1899:
Ida Armstrong, Edward Morgan.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
The Lost Sheen,

"The joy of finding the lost" is the topic
for discussion at the next meeting of the
Y. P. c. E. Society at the Forest Presbyte
rian Church, on tomorrow evening at 6:45
o'clock. 1t is found in Luke's Gospel, XIV,
1-10. inclusive. as follows:
THEN drew near uuto him all the publicans
and sinners for 10 hear him.
And the Pharisees and scribes murmur2d
slying. This man receiveth sinners, and eat
eth with them.
81 And he spake this parable unto them
saying.
What man of ou, having hundred sheep
If he lose Que of them Doth not leave the nine
ty and nine in the wilderness, and go aftel
that which is lost, until he find it?
And when he hath found it, he layeth ii
upon his shouldt rs, rejoicing.
And Wien he cometh home, he calleth to
gether his friends and neighbors, saying unto
them, Rejoice with me; for 1 have found my
sheep which was lost.
say uuto you, that likewise joy shall be
In heaven over one sinner that repenteth
more than over ninety and Just persons, which
need no repentance.
81 Either what woman having ten pieces
OF silver she lose one piece, doth not light a
candle, and sweep the house, and seek dilt-
gently till she find it?
8 And when she hath found it, she calleth
ing, rejoice with me; for l have found the
piece W hich l had lost.
10 Likewise, say unto you, there is joy in
the presence of the angels Of God over one
sinner that repenteth.
These meetings are growing stronger in
interest and broader i'll their influence for
good. The attendance has been good herer
tofore, but there is abundant room for as
many more. All are cordially invited.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11


$S,S24.97. The receipts for this period are
nearly always the smallest of any period oi
two months in the year. The items are as
follows: Inns and taverns, one license,
$500; special inn or tavern, 81. 1925; retailer
to sell liquor, /, 800; special retailer to sell
liquor. 8, $75; peddler, 1, $50; merchants,
yearly, 81, $915.75; merchants, six months:
21, $f12,77; manufacturers, yearly, %,
$39611; manufacturers, six months, 8,
1851; marriage III. $234; auctioneers, 4,
$45; brokers, 1. 500; doctors, Is, $l6z.5o;
dentists, 4, $405O; eating-houses, 4, 500;
lawyers, /, $3.50; real estate, 2, s11250;
stations and jacks, 2, s25; total, 800 licenses,
$3,324.97.
The last Legislature did not see fit to
pass tie bill for State Penitentiary. Now
Chief Justice Lore has had another bill
prepared creating penitentiary for New
Castle county. The proposed cost is $3.50
600. The money to be raised by means of
bonds bearing four per cent. interest. A
Board of Trustees to consist of five persons,
two women and three men of different
politics. The idea is to have long term
prisoners employed and thereby contribute
something towards their support as well as
a punishment for their misdeeds.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
"oId virginy Cake walk"

A rich treat is in store for the young peo.
pie and all others who have young hearts
at the Middletown Opera House on Tues.
day evening next, February 14th, 1899. al
s o'clock sharp. The ladies and gentlemen
of the town are preparing recherche en-.
tertainment. consisting of tableaux, drills,
and the "Old Virginy Cake Walk" as pre-.
lude to an elegant supper-oyster supper il
is called-but there will be many other
tempting viands of the astronomical sort
to tickle the palate and make pleasant the
threshold of the epigastrium. (The latter
part of that sentence is Tgood, isn't it? but
the supper will be much better.) Good
music will be furnished and nothing will
be overlooked that will in the least con-
tribute to pleasure and enjoyment of the
occasion.
This affair is to be given for the benefit
of the Young Mems Christian Association
of Middletown, and its object is certainly
one that should command the favorable
consideration of all who know the value
and Importance of such noble institutions
to every community. A large attendance
is confidently expected.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Wome
and What Thav Are Doing

Little Lines About Men and Women
and What They Are Doing.
Mr.. John s. Ash spent Sunday with his
mother in Chester.
Miss Bessie Mccoy visited her parents al
Odessa on sunday.
Mr.. George Hollir, of Wilmington, was in
Middletown on Tuesday.
Miss Phoebe Hadley made brief visit to
her mother on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Armstrong, of Della
ware City, were in town Tuesday.
DIR. Parker, of Philadelphia, visited his
cousin, w. ese Parker, sunday.
Mr.. John Scott, of Wilmington, was visit
ing in Middletown on Wednesday evening.
Miss Sallie Grassland, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with her mother IN the East
End.
Miss Nora Armstrong, one OF Odessa's
fairest daughters. was the guest Of her aunt
Mrs. Hyatt, on West Main street, Sunday.
Miss Fannie Burstan returned from Phila-
de1phia on Wednesday evening, where she
went some two weeks ago to attend the nup
tials of her sister.
Miss Annie M. Freeman, sister of Editor
G. ]. Freeman, of the NeoO Era, attended the
marriage of her cousin, at Philadelphia on
Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lyman, nee Miss Mar
ian Burstan, will return to Middletown from
New York and take up their permanent resi-
dence to-day, or not later than the first part
of next week.
The severe illness of Mr.. McKendree
Downham; editor and proprietor of the
TRANSCRIPT, has confined him to his rooms,
and much of the time to his bed, for the past
two weeks, at the National Hotel. His friends
will be pleased to learn, however, that his
physician reports him to be somewhat better,
but he is still very weak and nervous.
The editor acknowledges the receipt of
card of invitation to the marriag ceremony
at Bethesda Methodist Church, Middletown,
on Tuesday evening at 7.3O o'clock, February
22d, 1899, Of Miss Maybel Jones, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Taylor, and Mr.. Edgar
Clarke all of Middletown. The parents of the
bride will hold reception at their handsome
residence-Floral Villa-from eight to ten on
the evening of the ceremony.
Mr.. Thomas S. Fouracre, has resigned his
position in the TRANSCRIPT office, and en-.
tered into partnership with Mr.. Frank L.
Gates, to engage in the life and fire insurance
business. For the past six years Mr.. Fouracre
has had charge Of the Mechanical department
of the TRANSCRIPT, and has served his en-
ployers, capably, faithfully and conscien-
ciously. He is a young man Of sterling worth,
and many noble qualities Of both head and
heart, and while the TRANSCRIPT is loath to
part with him, he carries the best wishes of
the editor, employees and hosts of admiriug
friends in his new field of labor. And if un-
adulterated pluck, untiring energy and hon.
orable dealing will win land they seldom fail,)
the prosperity of Mr.. Fouracre is assured.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
Literary Notes.

In the February number of the American
Monthly Review of Reviews the editor
seeks to apply the lessons of our national
failures in The South during the reconstruc-
ton period following the Civil War to the
present problems of a similar nature in
Cnba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. His
deductions are interesting and instructive.
He says: 1.-The true way to restore the
South to the Union after the war was to re
store the South to its own people," The
same principle applies to-day in the new
territories just coming under our control.
The editor warns US against new type of
'carret-bagger" who is threatening to in.
wade Cuba-namely. the franchise. grabber.
A large proportion of space in this number
of the Review is given up 70 editorial and
contributed articles on the management of
foreign dependencies. Sylvester Baxter
contributes an interesting study of the
Dutch rule in Java, and DIR. Daniel Dorr
chester makes statistical exhibit of the re-
cent drift toward colonial and protectorate
governments.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
Public Sales.

Mr.. Levi-Watson has advertised sale oi
personal property at his residence, on the
road leading from Townsend to Pine Tree
on Tuesday, February 14th. at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ . consisting of horses, cattle, milch
cows, shoats, etc.
Thursday, February 16th.-Sae of Stock
Farm Implements, ETC., by Isaac r. Stats.
at his residence in Backbird hundred, near
Taylor Bridge. w. A. Hukill, auctioneer
Thu rsday, February 18th, 1899-Public
Sale Of Stock, Farming Implements, &C.,
by Samuel Pennington, at his residence in
Middletown, Del. Shockley G. Smith, Auc,
tioneers.
Thursday, Feb. 23d, 1S99.-sale of fine
Dairy Cattle by j. S. & w. Lattomus, on
the John Townsend Farm" on the road
leading from Townsend to Taylor's Bridge
Friday, February 24th.-Stock and Farm
ing Implements by William N. Watts at his
residence near Van Dykes Station. D. P
Rutchison, auctioneer.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
1he s5tliddletolun Granstript
r,1r cHrrRcHrs IN MIDDLETowN.


Bethesda M. E. Church.-Rev. Isaac L
Wood. Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath 81
1880 q. M, and 7.30 p. NJ. Sabbath Schoo
everv Sabbath at 2 p. M, A. q. Cox, Superin
tAndent. Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evpnir0 730 o'clock. Junior Epworth
Iearue and Epworth Cadets every
Friday night at O'Clock. Young Ladies' Mis-
sion Circle, Monday. nights at Parsonage
WOmen's Foreign Missionary Society first
Friday night of each month. Women's Home
Missionary Society, first Thursday night OF
each month. Mite Society, first Saturday
night OF each month. Official Board meeting
first Friday afternoon of each month at 2SO
O'Clock.
Forest Presbyterian Church.-Rev. f. 81.
Moore, Pastor. Services held every Sabbath
morning at 1870 O'Clock, and every. Sabbath
every Sabbath morning at 9.l5 O'Clock,
81. c. Ellison, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young Peo-
peIs Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at Gas O'Clock. Junior So
ciety Christian Endeavor every Sunday after
noon at o'clock.
Services at Armstrong; Chapel the first
Sabbath of each month at p. M. S
St. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Churcn.-
Rev. VIM. ]. Wilkie, Rector: Holy Comm un- n
ion on the first Sunday in the month at lQSc
a. M. ON all other Sundays at 73O a. m D1-
vine services every Sunday at lO50 a. M, ana
80 D. m Morning Prayer and Litany every
wednesday and Friday at 10 a. M Even
ng Prayer on Friday at $50 p. m. Onall Holy
day School at Gas q. m. Adult Bible Class at
.45 o. m, The Guild meets every Thursday at
3 o. M, the Ladies on the first and third Fri
days Of each month at 2 p. m, the Boys CLUB
on Friday evenings at 7.30 and the Junior
Auxiliary on SATURDAYS at D. m.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
Fough at Manila.

Middletown and New Castle County was
represented in the battle of Manila, between
the Americans and the Filipinos, but so far
as is known most of the sailors or soldiers
from here we're uninjured. In the navy part
of the battle this county and state was re-
presented by Paymaster E. K. Martin, OF
the Boston; and also by w. B. Lenderman,
a sailor on the Baltimore.
In the army Wilmington was represented
by Captain s. B. Bootes. brother of Lieu
tenant Harry v. Bootes. quatermaster of
the First Delaware Regiment. Captain
Bootes is in the commissary department at
Manila, and his special duty is to look after
the substance of the Spanish prisoners hel
by the Americans.
Lieutenant Walter H. Gordon, of the
Eighteenth Infantry, who was colonel of
the First Delaware Regiment. it is also
thought, took part in the battle. Lieuten-
ant Gordon sailed from San Francisco in
January for Manila aud it is believed he
reached there in time 10 take part in the
battle on Saturday night and Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.

"The sentence of this Court is that you
spend the rest of your natural life in the
State Prison at San Quentin"
Those words were addressed last Satur-
day by Judge Cook to Mrs. Cordelia Botkin
who was convicted of the murder of Mrs.
John P. Dunning, of Dover, Del, by send
ing poisoned candy through the mails.
Judge Cook rendered decision sustain
ing the jurisdiction Of the Superior Court OF
California to try Mrs. Botkin for the Dun
ming murder.
The modern Borgia stood with folded
arms and bowed head while the Court re-
cited the story. of her arrest, indictment,
trial and conviction.
Only once did she speak and that was
when asked if she had anything to saw.
Her reply was given in her usual stage like
manner.
Certainly I have. say what 1 have
said from the first-I am innocent of this
atrocious crime
Miss Brown, sister Of Mrs. Botkin, ac-
companied the prisoner. She had been
with the unfortunate woman since the ter
rible ordeal began.
As the murderess stood up to be sentenc-
ed Miss Brown stood up also. At this point
for the first time it was noticed that the
nerve of the doomed woman was at last
failing. The sentence of the court affected
her very much.
Before sentence was passed on Mrs. Bot
kin Judge Cook disposed of two motions
adversely the defendant. The first motion
was for new trial and the second one for
an arrest of Judgment.
The argument of Mrs. Botkin's attorneys
in each case was the question of jurisdic-
tion. The Court held that such a question
could not be raised upon the motion for "a
new trial. Though Judge Angelotti, of
Marin county, who was associated with
Judge Cook during the argument, was not
present, he concurred in the decision rem
dered.
Judge Cook stated after sentence had been
pronounced that owing to the fact that the
question of jurisdiction was SO important
he would, after notice of appeal had been
filed, grant stay of execution and certi-
acate of probable cause.
Attorney Heggerty said this subsequently
that the appeal from the judgement will be
based upon the want OF jurisdiction. 1t
will also be claimed that Mrs. Rotkfn has
been deprived of her liberty without due
process Of the law contemplated by the
Fourteenth Amendment to the United
States Constitution.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
st. Valentines Day,

Tuesday next will be st. Valentines day,
and, of course all the eligible and love-sick
swains, who shave close and part their hail
in the middle, and the lovely sighing lasses
are on the tip-toe of expectancy. Many
will be the offerings at the shrine of the
fair but tickle Goddess of Love, but never
theless St. Valentine will ever be popular
patron saint. Here is beautiful offering
by Miss Hattie Whitney:
NRHEN the pansies, In the Spring,
III Breathed their fragrant hearts away
To the zephyrs lowering
Softly o'er them all The day,
Then gave you blossoms fair
For your tawny-tfnted hair.
When the ruddy Summer came
All the fields with poppies sowed,
And the roses damask flame
In. the mellow moonlight glowed,-
Then gave you tribute due,
Admiration warm and true.
When the golden Autumn caught
Scattered threads the Summer spun,
And goodly garment wrought,
ALI OF mingled mist and sun,
Then gave affections need,
Friendship fond in word and deed.
Springs sweet blossoms went to sleep;
Died the Summers ~eddest rose;
Autumn lights are hidden deep
In the fleece of Winter SHOWS.
Now, my fervent love is thine;
Dear, accept the Valentine.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
ODESSA NOTES.

The sleighing and coasting are fine and
every one seems to be making the most of
their opportunity. The intense cold Of
Thursday interfered somewhat with theiI
sport.
Mr.. VIM. H. Eccles is spending this week
in Wilmington.
Mr.. Lea Sparks who has been the guest Of
his uncle Mr.. Elias N. Moore returned to
his home in Philadelphia, Tuesday.
Mr.. Tom Short and sister Miss Stella
Short and Mr.. Harvey Goldsboro of Middle
Neck Md, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Jos. II, Enos, Tuesday.
Mr.. L. v. Aspril, Sr. left for Wilmington
Wednesday afternoon where lie will attend
the G. A. R. Convention.
Little Elsie Muhlberger had her ankle
hurt while coasting on the school houst
hill, Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Micheal Gremminger attended tn,
Annual Encampment Of Delaware G. A. R
in Wilmington this week.
Messrs. John Green. Frank Davis, Jacol
Cochran. WIN. johnson and William Rhin
were in Wilmington Monday, as witnesses
in the trial of the colored man who drew
his pistol on Mr.. johnson.
DIR. Malcolm Council spent Wednesda,
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Fred Williams and sister Miss Addi
Williams from st Augustine Md. and Miss
Jessie Hukill Of Middletown were th
guests Of the Misses Williams Monda,
evening.
A sleighing party composed of Mr.. ans
\ Mrs. L. VI. Aspril, Jr. Mr.. and Mrs Serecl
! Shallcross and the Misses Williams droy,
over in Nd, and spent the evening Will
Mr.. and Mrs John J. Williams, Wednes
day evening
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
QUICK WORK.
Burglar Smith Tried, Convicted and
/ Sanfannnd.

Burglar Smith Tried, Convicted AM
Sentenced.
One hour in the pillory. forty-five lashes
five hundred dollars fine and ten years il
prison.
This was the sentence imposed on burgla
| Henry Smith, an account of whose bolC
and murderous assault on Mr.. Vandegrift
appeared in the TRANSCRIPT last Saturday.
Upon the convening of the court of Gen
eral Sessions at Wilmington Tuesday morn
! ing the Grand Jury returned true bill
against the accused for burglary of the
house of James NJ. Vandegrift, near Nc
Donough. five miles northeast of Middle
town.
Upon the grand jury again retiring to its
chambers by order of the court, Smith was
arraigned on charge of burglary, and
pleaded guilty to the charge. James M.
Vandegrift, who is "a years of age and ap-
peared quite feeble, was assisted to a seat
upon the bench, and, at the request of
Chief Justice Lore, gave detailed state
ment of the robbery, which was particularly
the same as has already been published.
Mr. Vandegrift stated that Smith gained
entrance to the house by breaking an out
side shutter and raising the sash. The
tools used, which were presented in court
and recognized by Mr.. Vandegrift, were a
small sledge and monkey-wrench, which
were taken from an clubhouse
At the conclusion of his statement Judge
Lore remarked that it was undoubtedly a
deliberately planned scheme to rob the
house. Justice Lore then commanded
Smith to stand up, and in passing sentence
upon him said, partly: "Henry Smith, you
have been indicted OH charge of breaking
into dwelling house in the dead hour of
the night with an intent to steal certain
articles. You may thank your Maker that
you were not indicted for a capital offense,
which would, if convicted, take your life.
l think the district attorney indicted you
properly. but your offense is one of the
most dastardly ever known in our criminal
annals. When people were in their beds
asleep you broke into this house and fired
two shots, which might have resulted fat
ally for someone.
1T was most outrageous act; and the
court can see no reason why you should
not receive The full renalty of the law in
hope that 1t may reform you, and that
others may take example from this SEN
tence and be deferred from doing likewise.
The homes Of people should be sacred, and
the court intends to do all In its power to
make them so."
THE sentence of this court is that you
pay fine to the State of $500, that on
Saturday, the 18th day of February, be-
tween the hours of 10 in the morning and
2 in the afternoon, you stand one hour in
the piliory, and be whipped with forty. Eve
lashes; that you be imprisoned for ten
years, beginning this, the 7th day of Feb
ruary, 1899, and ending on the 9Th day of
January, 1909, and that you pay the costs
of this case. You are now committed to
the custody of the sheriff until the sentence
is carried into execution
Smith never moved muscle when sem
tence was pronounced, and did not seem to
realize the extent of his punishment.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
salaries at County Court Houses

On Monday the House Committee on
Judiciary recommended the salaries for the
several offices in the Court House. They
are as follows and apply only to officers
elected subsequently to the passage of the
law:
New Castle county-Clerk of the peace,
IS, 900; register of wills, $4 900; register in
Chancery and clerk of the Orphans Court,
$1,000; prothonotary. 5000; recorder of
deeds, $4,000; sheriff, 5000; coroner, 81 900.
Kent and Sussex counties-Clerks of the
peace, s3OOO each; registers of wills, 81 500
each; registers in Chancery and clerks Of
the Orphans Court, 81 900 each; prothono-
taries, $1,000 each. recorders of deeds; 81 500
each; sheriffs, $4,000 each; coroners. $4O0
each
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-11
1t Beats the Band.

The newest and most inspiring piece of
Sheet Music, arranged for piano, is "The
Pioneer Limited March," composed by
Capt Frederick Phinney, Bandmaster-
United States Band, published by S. Brain
ards Sons Co., Chicago. ILL.,; distributed
only by the Chicago, Milwaukee d st.
Paul Railway. Enclose fifty 1907 cents and
address, Geo. II. Heafford, General Passen
ger Agent, 555 Old Colony Building, Chi
ago Ill