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Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
PENINSULA NOTES

The sand barge Potomac of New York
sank near the Delaware Breakwater Tues
day night.
Victor Durand, one of the Single Takers
arrested in 1896 on the charge of blocad-
ing the streets, died at Girardville, Pa,
few days ago.
Governor-elect HUM will not appoint
any more members of his staff until after
his Inauguration Gov. TunnelPs staff
will oficiate as the guard of honor in
the inaugural Day parade.
Ira Allen, principal of the Delmar
public school, was arraigned before Mag
istrate Tyre last week, charged with
whipping pupil The case was treated
as one of assault and battery, and fine
of $40 and costs was imposed.
The large fish oil and guano works at
Lewes, owned and controlled by the
Fisheries Company, have closed down
for the season. The fifteen or more fish
ing steamers have been sent down East
to lay up. Superintendent Weldon is still
in Lewes closing up the affairs Of the
factory. They expect to open up early
next year.
The first church wedding of the winter
season occurred at Dover Wednesday
afternoon, when Miss Helen Bishop,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. L. A. H.
Bishop, became the bride OF DR. Charles
Avery Hughes, of Washington, D. G.
The ceremony was performed in Christ |
P. E. Church, of which the bride has
been organist for some time, by Rev
George NJ Bond, archdeacon Of Dover,
and rector of the church. The church
was perfect bower of palms
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
ODESSA HAPPENINGS

Mr.. Clarence Aspril returned Monday
to West Chester.
Mr.. John w Watkins, of Smyrna, was
a town visitor this week.
Miss Gertie Gremminger has been
spending some time in town
Mr.. Geo. c. Gibson, of Philadelphia,
was the guest of his parents last week.
Miss Elizabeth NJ Temple is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Laura Temple,of Smyrna,
Mrs. VIM. R. Davis and Miss Ethel 7.
-Mailly spent this week in Philadelphia.
Miss Nathalie H. Woodall, of Wash
ington, is the guest of Miss Louise Corbit.
Miss Anna Gibson has returned from q
short visit to Miss Helen Duer, of Phila-
delphia.
We are glad to report that Ralph Shall
cross who has been ill with scarlet fever
is conyalescent.
The Misses Frances and Elizabeth Will
liams are visiting their sister, Mrs. Wood,
of Hursham, Pa.
Mr.. VIM. S. VanDyke spent last Sum
day with his daughter, Mrs. F. II. Bur
gsss, of Ridley Park.
Miss Amelia Vandegrift went to Phila-
delphia Wednesday to witness the mat
inee performance of .'Ben Hur."
Quite number Of 0dessia1s attended
the"At Homen of Mr.and Mrs. James T.
shallcross, Jr., on Saturday evening.
Messrs. R. Mason, I. J. Harbert and
S. D. Townsend, Jr., Of Wilmington,
spent Wednesday in this vicinity gun
ming.
The Sd Quarterly Conference of the
Methodist Church was held Saturday
evening. Rev. W. 0. Hurst was anani-
mously invited to return for the fifth
year.
Miss Georgia Enos has been visiting in
Philadelphia and Wilmington, and is now
attending the Teachers Institute in Mid
dletown.
The Ladies' Aid Society, of St. PauPs
NJ. E. Church held its monthly meeting
at the home of Mrs. George L. Townsend,
Wednesday evening.
The only fatal case of diphtheria we
have had was that Of Bessie Boyer, who
died at her grandfather's near Taylor's
Bridge on Sunday night, whittier she had
gone week before to escape the malady,
but she had evidently contracted the
contagion before going and was beyond
the reach Of the physician when he ar
rived on Sunday morning. She was an
exceedingly bright and interesting child
and will be very much missed by her little
friends Of the public school and the
Sunday School. Her parents have the
sincerest sympathy Of the entire commune
ity. The other cases of the dread disease
are all conyalescent, and as no new ones
have developed for several days, it is
hoped the crisis has passed.
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PORT PENN WAVES

Go to KumpePs for your groceries.
Samuel Kershaw spent last week il
Camden, N J.
Mr. and Mrs. G. P. stidham spent
Sunday in Odessa.
When in town stop at Kumpel's fol
general store goods.
Mr. Clesson Yearsley, of Philadelphia
was home last week.
Mrs. Quilin and two sons, of Bethel,
is visiting her son, Mr.. J. w. Spicer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gam, of st.
Georges, spent Sunday at Augustine
Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pordham, of Del.
aware City, spent a while with Mrs.
Rebecca Dyer.
Mr.. and Mrs John Classy, of Phila-
delphia, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Webb last week.
Mrs. Hatty Giberson after pleasant
visit with her mother at Newark, re-
turned home on Saturday.
After pleasant sojourn in Washing
ton, D. c., Mrs. C. P Stidham returned
home Saturday, much delighted with
her trip to the capitol.
Messrs. Peter J. Ford and Peter L.
Cooper, of Wilmington, were in town
this week, looking after the interest Of
line between Delaware City and Middle
town, Everybody seems to be in favor Of
the line.
Potatoes for sale cheap at Kumpel's.
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pEIAWARE CITY


Dr. w 7. Jefferis, Of Newark, was in
town on Wednesday
Mrs. N Geo. Price is the guest of Mrs.
Rosenthal IN Philadelphia.
Miss Janvier is enjoying the hospitality
OF friends in Wilmington.
Miss Fannie Reeves is the guest Of her
brother Isaac, at Phoenixyille.
Mrs Al Pennington is spending few
days with relatives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Byles, Of Philadelphia, visited at
the home of Mrs. Brewer this week.
Mrs. Emma Robertson has returned
from protracted visit in Maryland.
Mrs. Sturgeon, Of Philadelphia, has
been visiting her father, Geo. B. Money.
Mrs. and Miss Broadway returned from
a visit to Miss Boulden near Chesa-
peake City.
The Mite Society of the Presbyterian
Church met at the home of Mrs. Peoples,
Thursday evening.
Mr.. n. Wilkinson, Misses Cleaver, Marty
and Price attended the Institute in Mid
dletown this week.
Mrs E. a. Ogle who has been the
guest of Miss Hunter this week, has re-
turned to Wilmington.
The W. G. T. o. Cottage prayer-meet-
ing was held last week at the home of
Mrs F. A. Pennington.
It is reported the train running to
Baltimore will be taken off the road
about the first of January.
Mrs. Lesher, of Chambersburg, Pa,
has been visiting her aunts, Mrs. Julia
Brewer and Mrs. M. Byles.
Robert N. Mills, of Wilmington, and H.
Devices, Of Philadelphia, were enter
tanned on Sunday by Miss Hunter.
Messrs. Harry & Everitt Devices, of
Philadelphia, are contemplating the erec-
ton of three or four houses in town.
Mrs. E. A. Howell will leave town on
Saturday 10Th, for New Orleans, where
she expectes to remain for the winter.
F. Blankenhorn who purchased the
VanKirk property, is having the house
painted. William Bigger is doing the
work.
The artesian well at the new building
at Fort Dupont has been bored over 500
feet but as yet water has not been
reached.
The concert bill for Tuesday night was
given notwithstanding the disagreeable
weather and the non-appearance Of some
of the singers. The audience welcomed
Mr. Brady as Delaware City audience
always does-with delight. Rev. W. ].
Hamilton the rector of Christ Church
was quite indisposed but managed to
make his appearance in the hall.
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soNs Of pEIAWARE pINNrR

Following is list Of the speakers and
the toasts assigned them, at the dinner
given by the Sons Of Delaware, at the
Bellevue Hotel, Philadelphia, last even.
ing.
Hon. John Hum, Governor-elect Of
Delaware, The State Of Delaware. "
Hon. w. W. Wiltbank, Judge Of
Court Of Common Pleas Of Philadelphia,
'.Philadelphia's Obligation to Delaware. y
Hon. I. Irving handy, ex-member Of
Congress from Delaware, ''The Metro
polls Of Our Native State.
Rev :. W. Layfeld, Homes Ties.n
\ Hon. Levi G. Bird, The Delaware Bar. z
Dr. H Marshall, president Of New
York Delaware Society, "Our Gotham
Brethren
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
TOWNSEND NEWS BUDGET

Miss Ella Maloney is visiting relatives
in Germantown and Philadelphia.
Mr.. Augustus Hushebeck, Of Middle
town, was in town on Wednesday.
/ Mr.. E. G. Sparks and wife, of Elkton,
were seen in our town on Monday.
Mrs. Viva Lyman is visiting Mrs.
Thomas Hodgson at Sassafras, Nd
Miss Maliasa Pinder, of Clayton, spent
Sunday with G. E. Pinder and family.
Miss Hannah Wilson left on Monday
for pleasant visit among friends at
Smyrna.
Mrs. G. E. Jones and Reese Darling
ton, of Middletown, spent Monday with
Mrs. George E. Pinder.
Miss Addie Smithers, highly estim-
able young lady of Dover, visited her
many friends here this week.
Miss Elma Finley has accepted posi-
tion as saleslady in the store of Lattomus
& Brother for the holiday season.
Mr. George M. Hart, who is foremost
citizen, and leading business man, has
returned from visit to Wilmington,
coming home on Wednesday.
Mr.. Robert Waters, residing near this
place, on Tuesday last, killed three hogs
which dressed respectively 515, 33S, and
29S pounds. Can any one beat this?
Messrs. Lee Maloney and John Latto-
mus have returned from very success
full cunning trip in Blackbird hundred,
having joined, their friends there for
days expedition.
While driving from Middletown to
this place on Wednesday Harry Medford
was precipitated to the road by one of
the front wheels of his wagon breaking.
He was not injured however.
Mr.. Elmer Pritchard, who is one of our
most popular young men, having accepted
a position as teacher of the public school
at Greenspring, entered in upon his new
duties on Monday. His many friends
wish him all due success.
Townsend folks are now after several
new industries which they expect to Sc
cure. AS other towns are also after them,
they do not care to divulge any details
or to mention names until the concerns
have been suited in sites in this city.
The merchants of Townsend are now
receiving. their Christmas goods, and
within week or SO the dressing of win
dows for the holiday season, shall have
ended. It is expected some unusually
fine displays will be made. They will be
the largest that have been made in Towns
end for many years.
Mr.. w. Penn Wilson announced few
days since, that he would be candidate
for Coroner at the next Republican Pri-
mary election of New Castle County. It
is generally admitted here that he has ac-
complished much for the success of the
party below the canal; having organized
several clubs during the last campaign
lie is also well known IN Grand Army
and Sons of Veteran circles all over the
county.
Mr.. James CHM was the victim of
clever thief on Monday evening. He
had come to town early in the evening to
purchase some goods, and securing the
desired articles as soon as possible, he
placed them in his wagon, a pair Of boots
being included in his newly made pur-
chase. After placing them in his wagon
he was called away for few minutes
leaving his team at the store. When he
returned to the vehicle, imagine his sur
prise and chagrin, on finding that his
boots had disappeared, leaving only an
empty box. There is no clue to the
theft.
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WARWICK HAPPENINGS

Mr.: J. R. CHM visited his parents, neal
Odessa, on Sunday.
There were forty-one converts during
the revival services here.
Miss Ada R. Marsh has assumed her
school duties in Wilmington.
Mrs. Rachel Merritt is spending this
week with her daughters, at "Herndon. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson and son,
were the guests of his parents on Sun
day.
Mrs. Amos Wilson and daughter, Miss
Susie, spent part Of last week in Phila-
delphia.
The Epworth League Social of this
place, met at the home of NJ. E. Man
love, Thursday night
Miss Lizzie Repass, who has been on
an extended visit to Miss Wright, re-
turned home recently.
Miss Mary Boulden of Chesapeake
City is spending the winter with her sis
ter Mrs. Rachel Merritt.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08

EHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of writ of
= Levari Facias to me directed, will be ex-
posed TO Public sale at the National Hotel in
town of Middletown, st. Georges Hundred,
New Castle tounty, State OF Delaware,
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
DEL DECEMBER 8, 1900
N s&ME REASONS

~ y
Mr. WILLARD SALISBURY,
Chairman of the Democratic
State Committee sent out last
week several hundred circular
letters to prominent members of
his party, asking for an expires
sion Of opinion as to the proper
course to pursue in the present
emergency caused by the disas-
rous defeat inflicted upon the
party in this State as well as in
the country at large. The TRANS
scRIpTwas notasked for its views
I upon this subject, nor dowesup-
pose our opinion will have any
weight. Butfrom thestand pointof
an outsiderwe venture a few re-
marks. In the first place while
not favored with copy of Mr..
Saulsbury'l mailing list,we have
:
no doubt his letters were sent to
the men who are primarily the
cause of a'Republican success
unparalleled and in a sense unex-
pectedly large. We refer, to the
Office holding, Office seeking class
of Democratic politicians who
consider ahy means justifable,
even to stealing a county, hun
dred or election district to keep
or to secure an Office. In other
words, the3present leaders of the
Democratic party have outlived
their usefulness, and until that
party secures a new organiza-
ton, or Unless the Republican
party shall deliberately throw
away the success gained, there
is no present prospect of the
DemocratsIbeing able to make a
respectable showing for years to
come in delaware. We do not
believe it possible for that party
to make the fight against odds
that the Republicans have been
making for years. With prac-
tically every Office in their pos
session and for years a nomina-
ton being equivalent to an cleo
ton, the Democrats have been
able to raise large sum of
money to qualify their voters
besides being able to hold many
sith promises of work or a
ture election to Office. But
tn all this changed, what will
come of this class of citizens
have no interest except in
Is?
wer is that they will
Fietly join the victors,
ope that some crumbs
eir way, or they will,
refrain from voting.
- 'gre we are convinced that
what the Democratic party in
delaware needs is, firSt.a set of |
principles and platform made to
stand upon; second, a set of
leaders who will command the
respect ot the people; and third
and most important, more voters.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
THIEVES ARE ACTIVE

A great deal of thieving is reported to
be going on throughout the various sec
tions of Queen Anne County, Nd
Farmers are reported to be meeting losses
by having poultry stolen from their
yards and large amounts of grain taken
from their granneries and cornfelds.
The acts are supposed to be committed
by the worthless class of negroes who
were too lazy to work during the summer
months, notwithstanding the fact that
plenty of work was offered them by the
farmers who say they never experienced
labor SO scarce.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
INAUGURATION OF GoVKRroR

The terms Of Office Of the next Govern
or and Lieutenant Governor begin on
the third Tuesday in january next and
viii continue for four years. The terms
Of other State and county Offices made
elective under the new constitution, viii
begin the first Tuesday in January. Com
gresalnan Ball ! term will begin March
4th for four years. The terms Of Senators
and Repi esentativas elected recently,
been under the Constitution, Wednes-
nber 7th The Levy Court
ers viii 60 into Office the
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08

Why suffer with that wheeling, hacking
cough when bottle of ALLAe
BANDS ANOYDNE EXPECTO-
RANT will put stop to it. Every
bottle guaranteed or money refunded
by your dealer.
Price, 10 and 20 Cents.
Mr.. JOHN COLLINS, 7O6 Madison Street.
Wilmington, Del, says:
CATER having the Grip was troubled
with very bad cough. 1 tried GALA
BANDS ANoDYNE ExPEcToRANT'' and was
cured. / would not be without it.
A Good Thing to have at hand at all
times.
BROWNS ANTIDOTE For Headache
and Neuralgia, Sickness and sourness
of Stomache. A few doses a sure
cure. 4 dozes 10cents. For Sale bv
BRAeDoN & Co., Middletown, Del.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
This is to Certify to All to Whom
These Presents Shall Come,

THAT we. Robert s. Baird. of the City OF
Wilmington and State of Delaware, and
James G. McComb, of Brand ywine Hun
dred, New Castle County and State of Della
ware, have this day entered into a limited
partnership for the purpose of carrying on the
trade and business of manufacturing and deal.
ing in morocco and other leathers and all
things thereunto belonging or appertaining
underand by virtue of the laws of the State OF
Delaware, upon the terms hereinafter set forth,
The said partnership is to be conducted
under the partnership name of Charles Baird
and Company, and the general object of the
partnership is to carry on the trade and busi-
ness of manufacturing and ling in morocco
and other feathers and all things thereunto
belonging or appertaining.
The names and residences of the said part
ners are as follows The general partner of the
said firm is Robert S. Baird living in the City
of Wilmington, New Castle County and State
of Delaware, and the special partner is James
@. McComb, of Brandywine Hundred, New
Castle County and State of Delaware
That the said James G. McComb, the special
partner, has contributed the sum of Twenty
Thousand Dollars 10 the common stock of the
said partnership.
That the said Partnership is to commence
on the first day Of December, A. D., one thous-
and nine hundred, and is to end on the thir-
tieth day of November, A. D., one thousand
nine hundred and one.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereun-
to set our Hands and Seals at the City of Will
mington and State of Delaware, this Twenty
Sixth day of November, A. D.. one thousand
nine hundred.
ROBT. S. BAIRD, TSeal1
JANIS C. McCOMB, fSealf
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence
of LEWIS SASSE.
STAT OF DELAWARE
New Castle County. S.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this Twenty
Sixth day of November, A. D. one thousand
nine hundred, personally came before me,
Lewis Sasse, a Justice of the Peace for New
Castle County and State of Delaware, Robert
s. Baird and James G. McComb. parties to the
foregoing certificate, known to me pc ~sonaIly
to be such and severally acknowledged tina t
they signed and sealed the said certificate for
the purposes therein set forth, and that the
same is their and each of their act and deed
Given under my hand and seal the day and
year last aforesaid.
LEWIS SASSE, TSenIl,
1-dec ct. Justice of the Peace.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08

kc1StJTG We dIB CUIIVIHC6u UIIdU
what the Democratic party in
Delaware needs is, first,a set Of
principles and a platform made to
stand upon; second, a set of
leaders who will command the
respect d the people; and third
and most important, more voters.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
NAY 90 10 sAL1sBuRY, I'D

It is highly probable that the Rev
Charles a. Hill will retire from the pas
torate Of the Smyrna NJ. Z. Church at
the end of this conference year, next
March. At the recent quarterly confer
ence, Mr.. Hill was invited to return to
Smyrna for another year, but be asked
that the invitation be withdrawn, saying
that certain emergencies might arise
which would embarrass both him and
the congregation.
The Rev. G. w. Prettyman, D. D.,
who Is finishing a five years pastorsse at
Nd. win leave there next:
March, and indications point to Mr.. Hill
succeeding him Mr. Hill VAS pastor of
The Salisbury Church from 1881 to 1896.
md Il d warm friend 81 Congressl
slect William II Jackson, prom.
member III tilat church.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
ON SATURDAY,
THE ed DAY OF DECEMBER, 1900,
at 930 O'Clock NJ

The following described Real Estate, viz:
All that certain lot or parcel of land situate
inthe town of Middletown, New Castle County
and State of Delaware. bounded and des-
cribed as follows to wit:
Beginning at a corner for a lot of ground be-
longing to the estate of John A. Eliason. de-
ceased, on the nort side of Lake street. aud
running with said Eliason west Of north one
hundred and twenty-five feet to lands OF
George SEchenboffer thence with the same
south of west fifty feet TO lands OF Jesse Lake;
thence with the same east of south one hun.
dred and twenty five feet TO the said Lake
street; and thence Herewith to the place of
beginning. Containing six thousand two
hundred and fifty square feet of land, more
Or less with two story frame dwelling house
and kitchen thereon erected.
Seized and taken in eXecuti n as the pro-
perty of Isabella V. Carton, and to be sold by
JOHN r. TAYLOK, Sheriff.
Sheriff s Office, Wilmington, Delaware, De-
cember 6, 1900.
Middletown transcript., 1900-12-08
THE ROSS CONTEST

THE Morning NeaoS of Thurs
a7 has he following underhand
ing at Mr. Howard D. Ross
ontest + NOr a seat as the duly
lected s. Pnator from the Second
,enatorif fl District.
"The Democratic majority in the Gen
raj Assembly Of 1897 seated the Kent
ounty De1 hocratic candidates for beth
ouses, although the election returns
howed tina 7 the Republican candidates
lsd ACTUALLY been elected. There was a
reat Ilue and cry throughout the State,
nd all I[s.htthinking men protested
gainst ehe out trage. The court, later on,
"a that the Republicans should have
sated, h1t the decision had no
use q the lapse Of time. The
aUabrity next month should,
pake the mistake of seat
candidates who were de-
were SO declared by the,
<->
; is full of misrepre-
he first place, there
steal a majority in
of the Legislature,
effort to have the
ems duly entitled,
d from being cast
fraud and violence,
ey would have been
unlawful action.
pever make a right,
Fhen as open and
S should be righted
lportunity. Again,
ms do not need this
in no wise affect
either as to legis-
Senatorial problem. |
Sitting as a return |
no right, nor was
to exercise that |
hind the ballots as
pc boxes. But the ]
PROFESSIONALLY that |
ntest of Mr. Ross
t was. made merely
contest, and was
save the time Of
b the Kent County
t was afore the I
acourS Law
Eassing body
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-14
New York Cotton Market.
BALTIMORE PRICE CURRENT.
Wholesale Provision and Grain Mar
Let Quotations i'm Full.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 13.-Following are
todays quotations in the local wholesale
provision and grain markets:
Wheat-Stock in elevators, ,G3S PA bus.
The market for Southern was firm and
higher with receipts light, and all OF the
offerings were promptly disposed of. Sales
of cargoes on grade at ~ cents for No 2
red. and ~ cents for steamer red. Sam
pie lots, as 10 quality and condition,
brought zoe, lie. re, and 73c.
Corn--Stock in elevators, 166, 0i4 bus.
There was an absence of receipts or offer
ings of Southern and the market was
quiet. but in sympathy with the continued
strength in Western prices were nominal
ly firmer at 4S649 cents afloat. Cob quiet
at $3.50 per barrel for carload lots prime
yellow on spot.
Western wheat opened quiet; October
74c. Foreign markets were better in tone
and speculative centres reported a better
demand for wheat. and while there was no
activity shown in trade here. yet the mar
ket was steady, cash selling at 73c and
October early at "A Ii, the price OF cash
wheat not getting much away from 73c.
Private cables steady; demand better. The
market closed strong. spot and September,
70 3-4G74c; October. a 3-4c: December
II 3-4c. Sales. 2,SOo fresh spot, 73c; 10, 600
October. "A Lie: cars steamer No. red