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Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
PnhIic Sales.

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.
SALE PosTPoNED.-The sale of personal
property of Mr. Samuel Pennington adver-
tised to take place in Middletown February
10th. has been postponed until Thursday,
March I'd, 1899.
-PosTPoNEMENT OF SALE.--On account
of the heavy snow storm, Mr.. Eben Clark
has postponed his sale of stock and farm.
ing implements, which was advertised to
take place February 18th, till Friday, Feb
ruary oath. 1899.
A reporter on the Wilmington Repub-
lican. Mr.. James McIvor, had a narrow es-
cape from freezing to death about half way
between Wilmington and his home at New
Castle last Monday afternoon. The snow
had blocked the cars on both the steam and
electric roads, and reporter like, he under
took to walk the track, but got stuck in a
snow drift Fortunately another pedestrian
came along in time to pull him out and af-
ter hard tussle, he arrived safely at home
slightly disfsured but still in the ring.
1t will require a colder lay than last Mon
day was-and she was la-la cooler)- ITO
do" an up'to. date reporter on first class
daily. Eb, Mac, old boy?
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Feed the Game Birds

The Game Wardens of Delaware and the
Maryland State Game Protective Associa-
tion are making earnest efforts to save the
game birds whose utter destruction is
threatened by the recent heavy snow fall.
The coldness is not severe enough to de.
stroy the birds, for pheasant or a par
fridge, if fed. can stand heap of cold, but
the depth of snow interferes with their gain.
ing sustenance, A game bird or a rabbit
is an excellent predictor of weather. We
didn't think on Saturday night that we
would have such snow storm, but the
birds knew it to nicely, and each covey
sought shelter as best it could. A bird can
go for week or ten days without eating,
but that fact should not cause delay among
farmers in feeding them.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
PORT PENN PARAGRAPHS.


We have been without papers since Sat
urday night, February 1Ith. The tele-
phone is also dewn. so there is no COM
munication with the outside world. The
heavy SHOWS of last week terminated in a
blizzard on Sunday night which ragged. un-
til sometime Monday night. Tuesday
morning was bright and clear With about
three feet of snow on the level Some of
the men led by Rev. o. A. Gillingham dug
out paths through town. To-day, Febru-
ary 18th, an organized force are clearing
the road to Delaware City to obtain COAL
gasoline, ETC., as We are nearly out of fuel
of any sort. The cold has been intense
and broke all records. On Friday the
thermom ter at Mfr. Henry Cleaver's store
registered twelve degrees below zero. As
no coal could be obtained people who were
not supplied have had to burn lust what
they could finds The men have been most
energetic and neighboriy in visiting those
who were in need and attending to the
wants of the helpless and deserve ali
praise. There is no hope of getting letters
or papers until this evening or Tomorrow
as is impossible for the mail driver to get
out. and we hear that the cars are not rum
ming.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
0he Stliddletolpn Granstript
r,4,. r,,1r5rcHrs IN MIpDr,ETowN

Bethesda NJ E. Church.-Rev. Isaac L..
Wood, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at
10 so a. M, and 7.30 p. m. Sabbath School
every Sabbath at p. M, A. G.. Cox, Superin-
kendent. Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evening, 7.30 o'clock. Junior Epworth
League and Epworth Cadets every
Friday night at 7 O'Clock. Young Ladies' Mis-
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, first
Friday night of each month. Womenis 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 2.3O
o'clock.
morning at 1870 O'Clock, and. every Sabbath
evening at 7.30. Sabbath School will be held
every Sabbath morning at 9.l5 O'Clock,
H C. Ellison, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young PeO-
peI's Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 645 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.
St. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church.
Rev. VIM. j. Wilkie, Rector. Holy Commun-
ion on the first Sunday in the month at 10.3c
a. m. On all other Sundays at 7.3c a. m Di-
vine services every Sunday at 1870 a. M, and
20 D. m. Morning Prayer and Litany every
Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. Even
ng Prayer on Friday at $50 p. m. On all Holy
DAYS service at 10 a. m, and $50 p. m. Sun
day School at 9.45 a. m. Adult Bible Class at
AS D. M The Guild meets every Thursday at
2p M, the Ladies on the first and third Fiji
days of each month at 2 p. M, the Boys Club
on Friday evenings at 7.30 and the Junior
Auxiliary on SATURDAYS at 3 D. m.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
MY MARYLAND.

Caroline county has thirty canning
houses, with six in prospect. The county
claims to be second only to Hartford county
in the canning industry.
The Rev. DR.. Tagg editor of the Metho-
dist Protestant, favors the whipping post as
a punishment for certain offences He
thinks it would work admirable in Mary
land.
Mr.. George Seward residing at huntsville
was kicked by horse Thursday mo rning
and severelghurt. The blow of the hors e Is
foot landed just below the right shoulder
and directly over the lung.
Mrs. NJ. Belle Jones, wife of Mr.. Edward
A. Jones, died at her home in Trappe. Tai
bot county, one day last week, of cancer.
Several operations had been performed in
Philadelphia to relieve her suferings.
Herbert W. Gadd, aged % years, son of
Mr. Alex. Gadd, of Cordova died of asphy-
xiation in his bedroom at his boarding
house in Pittsburg. several days ago. 1t
seems he went to his room and lighted
gas stove and went to bed. The gas was
not all consumed by the flame, and Mr..
Gadd was found dead in bed the next
morning.
The Maryland Evaporating Company has
been organized in Baltimore. Nearly all
common vegetables are to be used by pat
ent process. Vegetables of all kinds, when
the water-which forms the greater bulk
is extracted, will keep an indefnate length
of time. When ready TO use the water is re-
stored by soaking, and they are cooked as
fresh vegetables are cooked.
The Junior Order of United American
Mechanics Of Centreville, on Thursday
evening of last week rendered a smoker to
its members and visitors after the regular
session of the lodge. Sandwiches, coffee
and chocolate were served, after which
short addresses were made by Messrs Pere
Ruth, A.C. Hayden, R. w. Eddins, f. H.
Phillips, s. Chester Coursey and DIR. 7. H.
K. Jacobs. This order was organized at
-Centreville last March and is now in
fourishing condition.
The present cold snap. which began sew
eral days ago, has had a paralyzing effect
on the oyster business in the Chesapeake
and its tributaries. With at least one hun
dred oyster canoes frozen up in the st.
Michael's harbor, and no oysters in the
packing establishments Of that place, that
industry is practically standing still, and
means daily loss of hundreds of dollars
to the oyssermen. The same condition
prevails at Winchester, and Rock Hall,
Kent county.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
w. E. BARNARD, D. D. s.

The north-bound Norfolk express deu
here Monday morning about a. NJ. was
the first passenger train TO arrive here.
The train had been brought to Delmar
with three engines Monday and lay there
until Wednesday, reaching here about 2
o'clock. There were so passengers and
train men including hospital corps, regu-
lar army. on their way from Georgia to
New York thence to Manila. Mine Host
Nc Intyre of the National Hotel set dinner
and also supper for the fifty or sixty per-
sons on the train. The first train south ar
rived something after 10 o'clock Wednes.
day night, the track being open then 10
Delmar
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
nnd What l,hav Ara Doing.

! Little Lines About Men and WoIner
and What Thev Are Doing.
Mr.. Jack Hoffecker was home over sun
day.
Miss Helen Covington Is visiting friends
Ia New Castle.
Mr.. R. A Comegys, of Philadelphia, was
at home this week.
| in Middletown this week.
Mr.. william Hukill was in Wilmington
for several days this week.
Miss Bernice Metten, of Fieldsboro, is
visiting Miss Mary Maxwell.
Miss Mable Derrickson, of Philadelphia,
is at her ather's, Mr.. George Derrickson.
Mr.. NJ. N. Willitts, Jr., of Philadelphia,
is at his home near town for short time,
Miss Rena Dolson returned home Thurs
day from visit to friends in Wilmington.
Mr.. Theo. V. Leonhart, of Wilmington,
spent several days with friends here this
week.
Mr.. George Ennis, of Camden, N. J., was
the guest of his parerts on Cass Street, this
week.
DR.. C. G. Green, of Newark, was snow
bound here during the reign of the Storm
King.
A brand new girl is 'bossing the rancho"
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Free
man.
-Messrs. Jonh and Rev. Clements, OF
Clayton, Del, visited thei- sister, Mrs Lewis
Bernard.
Mr.. Benz Caulk, of Newark, is the guest
of his cousin, Mrs. NJ. ]. Whittock, South
Broad street
Mr.. Thomas s. Fouracre has the best
thanks of THE TRANSCRIPT for favors dcne
and services rendered.
Miss Mollie Wilson, of Middletown. and
Miss May Davis, of Milford, are visiting
friends at schuylkil Haven, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Leatherbury, Broad
street, entertained Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Max
well, of Wilmington this week.
Mr. Harry Mcdonald, of New York City,
was a Sunday visitor ct The home OF MS
uncle, Mr.. l.. Darlington, on Green street.
Miss Ida Howell has been on the sick
list for more than week, Miss Mary Price is
q
for her.
Miss Mary Merritt is visiting her sister,
Mrs. ]. c. Stats, at Fairlee, Md. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stats are being congratulated on the
birth of second son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Richards have
issued invitations to their Goth wedding an
niversary, Monday evening, February 10th,
at ths ir residence on East Main street.
Miss Phoebe Hadley visited her sister at
last Saturday evening, intend
ing to return Monday, but being snow. bound
did not arrive till Thursday, she says the
streets of Wilmington are "horrible."
Among the snow bound in MiddletoWn
up to Wednesday were: Mr.. h. Willitts and
Mr.. Cecil McLeary, of Philadelphia; Mes
danes E. v. Wilson and F. l.. Bordley were
detained at Willow Grove, and Miss Martha
Heaton at Philadelphia; also Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Pool, near McDonough.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
FARMS FOR SALEi

265 acres of the Crawford land, two miles
from towI-not foot of waste
145 acres one mile from town-nice, home
and elegant buildings.
Eight farms in progressive hundred
$4,000 to 5000, and good ones
2,48 acres two miles from town-no bet
ter buildings or finer home in the State.
15S acres 2 miles from town-no better,
good buildings.
300 acres 24 miles from town-nice fine
soil.
go scres mile from Odessa, Del-fine
land.
181 acres on the Levels, John Wilson
Farm" Elegant buildings, has been lined
all over in years. Price $4,000.
Several farms near Wilmington, Del;
cheap in price.
no5t4 GEO. W. INGRAM.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

Napoleon was the bravest ofbrave gen.
erals, and yet he was afraid of mouse
TLere are many instances on record of tim
id ladies attacking andvanqui>hing the most
ferccious wild beasts, in defence of their
homes and little ones, and it is not to be
questioned that many, ifnot all, the ladies
of Middletown, who attended prayer meet
ing at Forest Presbyterian Church OH We'd
nesday evening last. would boldly tackle a
bear, lion, rattlesnake or even the deadly
cobra de cappella to shield her loved ones
from danger but that little hungry church
mouse proved too much for their nerves,
and Rev. Moore reluctantly dismissed them
P. S. That mouse is now no more.
Many school Children are Sickly.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Child
rem, used by Mother Gray, nurse in Child
ren's Home New York. Break up Colds in
"a hours, cure Feverishness, Headache
Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders. and
Destroy Worms. At all druggists. 25c.
Sample mailed FREE Address, Allen s
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

CHARLES FRANCES ADAMS. ct al,
think that because the annexations of
Louisiana and Texas were by some con-
sidrred unconstitutional the annexation
of the Philippines ought to be avoided
AZ violation of the Constitution which
no exiRency excuses. But isn't it s i'm
Ter to conclude that some people weLe
arong, and that the annexations which
have been 50 regularly made were con-
stitutional? When an argument agairsl
expansion amounts to the assertion
hat it is nconstitntio ional because the
constitution has alreadybeen madewaste
paper by former expansions, the case
ST ems rather Weak.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
It Beats the Rand

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. H.; distributed
only by the Chicago, Milwaukee & st
Paul Railway. Enclose fifty (5O) cents and
address. Geo. r. Heafford, General Passen
ger Agent, 555 Old Colony BUILDING, Chi
ago. III.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Jr. o. U. A. M. Smoker.

On Tuesday evening Industry Council,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. entertained their friends
and members in New Castle at their quart
eriy smoker. /. N. Anderson, of Whining
ton, Vice Councillor, made an address, as
did also Past Councillor Lang. Rev. R. L.
Watkins, of New Castle, also made an ad-
dress which was much appreciated. Graph
ophone selections were given by Haywood
Case. Clog dancing was feature of the
evening, which was INDUCED in to the
amusement Of those present, by C. B.
James, of Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
MIDDLETowN. DEL. FEB. 1s. 1889.
NOTICE.

Because of illness many subscriptions
paid recently have not been changed on the
labels though properly credited in the
subscription books. Prompt notice should
be given of failure to receive paper, or if
town carrier does not leave paper where
desired.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

A LITTLE while ago the c,y was
that it WAS madness for us TO at.
tempt to subdue So warlike, brav
powerful well-equipped and generally
formidable people as the Filipinos.
Now the same folk are saying it is a
shame u, to fight so feeble and in
offensive people. What mex?
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Removal Notice.

February 1st, 1899, will remove my
Office and Residence to the Miss Bessie
Anderson property situated on the same
side of West Main Street as that upon
which have been located for the past six
years, and adjoining the vacant lot at the
corner of Main and Scott Streets on one
side and the residence of Mr.. Jesse L.
Shepherd on the other.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
CLOTHING
At Half Price

We purchased from a
Philadelphia Manufac-
turer, a stock of Clothing
that he was compelled to
take back from a failed
debtor. We bought
these goods at soc on
the dollar wholesale; we
open them on sale in
our Basement at just
one-half the marked
prices. They are mark
ed at peculiar prices for
us, being nearly all odd
figures, but you get them
at just one-half the
marked prices. No high
priced goods among
them, all medium grades
and big bargains for
everybody who wants
cheap clothes. An i'm
mense stock of Boys
Suits in all sizes, 8 to g
years. listers and Rec
fers, 8 to 16 years in,
Short Pant Suits, IL to
10 years IN Long Pant
Suits. Mems Suits,
Mems Overcoats, Yes.
tees, Refers and Odd
Trousers.
Closed evenings at 6,
except Saturday.
JAS. T. MULLIN & SON
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats, Market,
Shoes, Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

Lo s Angeles and the Pacific Coast and
Return.
ri Special Excursion from points in Penn
sylvania, Maryland, District of Columbia,
Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, New York
aud New Jersey, on the occasion OF the
National Educational Association meeting
at Los Angeles, CAL, in July, 1899. at re.
duced rates. For full particulars, address
John R. Pott, District Passenger Agent, c.,
NJ. & St. P. R'y, 486 William st, Williams
port, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Very Bad Case
Catarrh of the Throat Causes
Much Suffering
Hoods SarsaparllIa Effects COM

Hoods SarsaparllIa Effects Com.
pIete Cure = Better Every Way.
"My disease was catarrh of the throat
and it wAS very bad case. did every
thing for it that I was told but 1t grew
worse. I suffered more than any one on
earth can know. For II months there
was not day or night that my throat
was not sore. 1 could not eat anything
but soft boiled eggs or something Of that
kind that I could easily swallow. My
brothers. wife persuaded me to take
Hoods sarsaparilla, as it had helped her.
felt the effects of the medicine after tax
ing three doses. I kept on taking it and
In short time the soreness disappeared
and I could eat anything wished. ! am
now feeling very much better and people
remark how much better look" MRS.
E. 8. HEARN, Parsonsburg, Maryland.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
D.,,- are the only pills to take
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

The following is the list of Wednesday
evening preachers at St. Anne's Church
during the present season of Lent Febru
ary 18th, Bishop Coleman; February 22d.
Rev. H. w. Cunningham; March 1st, Rev
Arthur +. Lewis; March 8th, Rev. George
c. Hall; March 18th, Rev. Kensey J. Ham
mond; March %, Rev Francis NJ. Munson,
Ii. D.; March Goth, Rev. William schou-
Ter. The services begin at 730. All are
cordially invited.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Unclaimed Letters.

A list Of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post office which can be
had by saying they are advertised:
Mrs. Anna Faweel. Mrs. Eda Margir, Miss
Laura Ray. Miss Mary Lizzie Smith, Miss
Elnora Garder, John H. BEEN, George P.
Pane
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

l, G. D. Kelley, Cashier of the above
named bank, do soiemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
G. D. KELLEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of February, 1899.
WILLIAM R. REYNOLDS, N. p.
G. w. W. NAUDAIN, D,.o.
Correct-Attest: j. FRANK ELIAsoN, 4trec 3nrS
2. A. Pool, Vors'
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

Are You Using Aliens Foot-Eases
Shake into your shoes A liens Foot Ease,
a powder. It cures Corns, Bunions, Chill
blains, Damp, Sweatiag, Swollen feet. AT
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
FREE. Address Allen S 0lmsted, Leroy,
Nav Ynrk
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
From the ever-fridged North
To the bright sunny South,
Where the sweet magnolia blows.

And owing to their unpreparedness. the
South is suffering to a greater extent than
her Northern sisters; numerous deaths from
cold and starvation being reported there.
Let whatever may, be said, the present
weather will scarcely be duplicated during
the life time of the coming men and women
who are now spending their best days in
the school room.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
No. 3oIo

NO. 3OI0
DEPORT of the CONDITION oP the
APEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK, at Middle
town, in the State of Delaware, at the close of
business, February 4th, 1899:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. 80. s142,652 %
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured los 36
q. s. Bonds to secure circulation. $1,000 co
Premiums on U. S. Bonds .... 1900 90
Stocks, securities, etc. :. 1910 90
Banking-house, furniture, fixtures 1850 90
Due from National Banks, mot Ref
serve Agents.. :. =" l,846 II
nne from State Banks and Bankers - Ito O.
Due from approved reserve agents 9,0O6 Is
Checks and other cash items. 10 8 55
Notes of other National Banks. 3l0S 90
fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents ..... l63 20
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN
BANK, VIZ:
Specle. 4,4l4 0O
Legal. tender notes. 4,S50 90
1924 so
urer Is per cent. of circulation) 2.295 90
Total. .. -. :. s242,g7O %
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. ~ $4,000 90
Surplus fund l,G00 90
and taxes paid. LASS 63
National Bank notes outstanding 1890 90
Due to other National Banks 929 %
Due to state Banks and Bankers 3I9 GA
Individual deposits subject to
CncCh. 1U0,Zf4 81
GsEtifisa 6ssbisf5s Checks Checks outstanding 5S
STATE OF OF pELAwARE, | S. f-'''O
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18

Chief Justice Lore made an order that
the report be spread on the court records,
and that copies be sent to each branch of
the Legislature and the Levy Court.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
20 Head Of Cattle

One Fine Brood Sow, coming in profit by
March lst; Two Large Berkshire Sows
with six pigs each,s even weeks old
by day of sale; One Poland
China Boar,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
Another Rice Mill for Crowley.

That Crowley is destined to become
the rice center of the United Stabes
there can be no question. And yet IT
is only a few years back that the New
Orleans millers were laughing at the
efforts to maintain a rice mill here, and
saving that it would not be more than
three years until the plant would be
sold for old iron.
Not only was the plant not sold Tor
old iron, but others have gone up, bus
mess has grown steadily, and to-day
there is no better paying stock in the
land than rice mill stock.
In addition to the rice mills already
M, another one will be started as soon
as possible. The new company is com
posed of Messrs. Freeland Bros, j. W.
Roller, and j. j. Thomas. These gen
tlemen will cause to be erected a plant
of 500 barrels capacity, and the con
tract will call for its completion by Oe-
Jtober Is.
The mill will be erected just west OF
the Eagle Mill. The mill proper will
be four stories high. Along the rail-
road for 200 feet will be a two story
warehouse, while another rough rice
~storehouse 200 feet will be built one
story high.-Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
Where Were They?

There are about 200 applications
for pensions before the Pension Bu-
reau and the men who stood by the
guns until the last shot was fired are
wondering where all these soldiers
we're when Lee and Johnston surren-
dered. They certainly were not in
Virginia or North Carolina, and the
number Of men then with their COM
mands was considerable less than
2OOO.-Baton Rouge Truth.
Now Bro. McGrath, old soldiers
like yourself and our friend General
Hemphill, of South Carolina, should
not ask these embarrassing questions.
Of course some of the applicants from
this parish are deserving but there
are lots of them who were hiding out
in the marshes or belonged to the
home guard or were detailed in the
quartermaster's department. The
whole pension business is getting to
be an imposition on the good people
of the State. The Board should &C
over the list again carefully and weed
out all unworthy applicants.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

The Bienville Bell states that it is
a fact not generally known that ne
groes are not permitted to reside in
or about the town of Pollock, Grant
parish. The population composed
principally of sawmill people who
monopolize the labor. These restric-
tions are known abroad and negroes
will not visit the section and only
pass through running" as the say
ing goes. In speaking of this the
Pollock Demands says: eve are
glad our people have taken this stand
on the race question, and hope they
will not let any person interfere with
their motives in keeping this line
drawn close"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

Our confrere the Avoyelles Blade
has an eye to business; in his last
issue he says:
"The melon season is near at hand,
and we do not consider it necessary
to remind our friends of the fact that
newspaper men sometimes indulge in
the eating of such things. This office
is prepared to receive any quantity,
and we will go into e~cstacies in the
writing up of the virtues Of the
doners. We believe that this will
fetch EN-"