Middletown transcript., 1900-03-10
TOW NsRND ITEMS.

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Mrs.James Wilson and Miss Katie Hutchi-
500 visited friends in Middletown on Mon-
day.
Mrs. Thomrs swartz, Of MiddletoWn, has
been visiting relatives and friends in this
section.
Mr.. George Ward. well known resident
Of this place, IS now visiting friends in
Wilmington.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.. Van
horn, who resides on the new discovery
road near here, died on Saturday.
Mr.. George Ward lost valuable horse
few days ago, the animal having been SICK
for several days, The cause of its death
could not be learned up to this writing.
Mr.. George M. D. Hart hurrieely left
for Harye de Grace, Nd. on Wednesday,
going there to make preparations for the
burial of Mrs Mollie Allender, whose re-
mains were brought here for burial on
Thursday morning.
The committee in charge Of the memo
rial day services are already busily engaged
in preparing for the observance Of the day,
The usual plan will be followed and the
various town officials will be invited to
take part in the exercises.
Mr.. James barley is making prepara tions
to remove to the farm of Mrs. Silcox which
is located near Blackbird Landing. Mr..
Darby and family have resided here for
sometime and their departure from town IS
much regretted. However, their many
friends hope that they may be very success
| full in their new locality.
Candidates for Represe ntative to the Gen
eral Assembly are cropping up thick in
this section, Messrs. Frances Lattomus,
Joseph Hutchinson, George s. Kaggs VIII
liam Duhadway and Edward Graves are
said to be preparing to announce them
selves as candidates. All are considered
good men and they promise to make Q
| lively contest when the day for nominal
ing arrives.
The venerable Mr.. Nay lor has been quite
sick at the home of his son, Mr.. George
Naylor, near town, for several days. Al
though still quite unwell at this writing
he appears somewhat improved, and it is
| hoped that be will soon be able to leave
his bed, and to be fully recovered in very
short time. His many friends are trusting
that speedy and permanent recovery may
be realized.
Mr.. and Mrs William Fisher, Of near
Thomas Corner, entertained number OF
their friends at a novel party last Friday
evening. It was hat trimming party and
the prize was won by Mr.. John Clark, who
proved to be the best milliner, while Mr..
William p. Wilson captured the BOBBY
prize, after which all the delicacies of the
season were served to the guests when they
were invited into the dining room. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. r. Jones, Mr..
and Mrs. M. r. Jenkins, Mr.. and Mrs. r. T.
Lindale, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen @. Joseph,
Misses Anna George, Sadie Jackson,
Amanda Jackson, Alice HUM, Myrtle
Aldrich, Bertha Jenkins, Grace Lindale
Messrs. S. G. Fisher, Thomas Hubbard
Harry johnson, Homer Nicholson, William
P. Wilson, John c. Clark. William Roe
Willis Jenkins, Harry Jenkins and Harry
Fisher.
Mrs. Mollie Allender, (nee GilD, died al
her home at Havre de Grace, Md, on Tues
day, after an illness lasting five weeks
Typhoid is attributed as the cause Of hel
demise, and during her illness she was
most patient sufferer. The news Of hel
death was so shocking to all of the loca
residents and this intelligence, it is need
less to state, was received with evidence o
the most profound sorrow on all sides
This highly estimable young woman
leaves hosts of friends in various places tc
mourn her loss which is but her eterna
gain. She had resided in this locality fo
a number of years and she had become
truly a general favorite hsreabouts, thi!
being her native section. She was in he
9th year and had been married just fiv
months, when the death angel was com
missioned to visit the happy home anc
!. pluck the fair flower and lay it at the fee
Of her Master-in whom she has ever be
lieved and trnsted. Her brother Loui
died about six months ago. making th
shocking and much regretted loss all tn
more greater for her relatives and friends
to bear. Her husband, Mr.. William Allen
der, who has always been so good and kind
to her, cannot but be very keenly pierced
and greatly overcome, with grief because o
this crushing blow. She was such kinC
and most effectionate wife, and losing he
so abruptly, and also the loss of her mos
! congenial companionship after such !
brief journey down the pathway of MARTA
, life. The remains of Mrs. Allender wert
conveyed to this place on Thursday morn
ing for burial, the funeral being held on
the day following, friday, the remains
lying in state at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
George M. d. Hart here during this inter
mission Of time. The funeral was promptly
held at 10 O. o'clock on Friday the Rev Georg,
Phones conducting very impressive services
at her former home-the residence of Mr.
Hart, and where she had so pleasantly re-
sided for years and up to the time of he
marriage to Mr.. Allender. A very large
concourse Of relatives and friends attended
the last sad rites and many floral offerings
were bestowed by loving friends. The fun
eral cortege was very large being the larg
est seen in this section for long time
Interment was made at the Townsend
cemetery. Her relatives again have thu
heartfelt sympathy of the entire communr
| ity in this their second irreparable loss ir
very short lapse Of time.
stThe Strength of Twenty Men,
| When Shakespeare employed this phrase
be referred, of course, to healthy, able