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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-22

Plays that appeal to churchgoers as well
a. 10 more worldly-minded amusement low
ers seem 10 be the prevailing stage fad AZ
present. THE Christian THE Little Min
lister and Way Down East" are among
the greatest successes Of the present sea.
son. splendid production OF Way Down
Fast under the special direction If vviI"
nam \. Brady and Joseph r. Grfsmer -
offered at English's Opera House to-nieh.
to-Inorrow and Wednesday nights and
Wednesday afternoon -"
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
OBITUARY

TOWNSEND, DEL, July IL, 1901.
William Daniels one of the oldest and
best known citizens of the lower part of
New Castle county, died at his home on
south street at o'clock on Wednesday
morning. He was in the 84th year of
life and general debility is described as
the cause of death. He had been sick
for some time and his death, while caus-
ing a great schock to his very many
friends here, was not unexpected, the
illness having gradually advanced, grow
ing considerably worse each day toward
the end of his suffering. He was liked
by all who knew him and by his sweet,
sunny disposition, was well destined to
make friends, wherever he went. He
was consistent member of Emanuel M.
E. Church, and always took vast inter-
est in the welfare and progress Of the
church, and step for the advancement
of the Kingdom Of God seemed to always
be especially pleasing to him.
In various ways he was a remark
ably good man and only a short time be-
fore his death he managei to attend
church and he shouted the praises of
God. His beautiful example OF christian
life will doubtless serve as fitting monu-
ment to the character and worth of such
an estimable aged citizen. The funeral
of Mr.. Daniels was held on Friday, and
was very largely attended. Interment
being made at Townsend cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
BASE BALL
MIDDLETOwN 8. SMYRNA >

The strong Smyrna base ball club wert
defeated by the local club on Thursda,
afternoon in most interesting game OF
the home grounds The Smyrnaite.
came mp wiz = stronr ararcerticr n
home players, ani isrI lso of DO, cr',
crack players to assist them, but while
they both played strong fielding game
the visitors could not get their men ovel
the home plate.
The game was played without anv dis.
order, and the large crowd in attendance
left the field at the conclusion of the
game feeling they had their moneys
worth.
AS we stated last week, Middletown
has without question the strongest club
that has represented the St. Georges
Hundred town for years, and when the
boys have little more practice with
the bat, it will take frst-class club
to beat them out
Middletown started the run getting in
the first inning, when D. Holten hit to
deep centre for two bases, and scored on
passed ball, while the visitors failed to
score until the sixth, when by an error
they got one man across the rubber, and
in the eighth they got another man home
on Hamilton's single.
When the home team come in for
their half of the eighth, the score stood
8 to in favor of the local club, but the
boys braced themselves and before the
third man was called out, they had
placed five more runs to their credit, and
the visitors had lost all hopes of victory,
and in their half of the ninth were re-
tired in one, two, three order.
At the bat the visitors put up the best
game, but Scott's lightning throws to
second and third caught ten of them
mapping, and the rooters went wild when
Baker, the crack Dover player, who has
been playing with the Brownson club of
Wilmington, was caught mapping at
third.
For the visitors Sevil pitched fine
game and kept the home team guessing,
while Lassell at first and Baker at second |
put up a good game. 1t must be said |
that the visitors conduct was far above
the average club, and the reputation they |
made will be drawing card for the
Kent County boys in their next visit to
Dur town. They have good team, and
will doubtless with little more practice
play fast game.
1t is witt, regret we are unable to give
The game in full, but the scorer failed to
Keep a complete record of hits, errors,
,tc. The score by innings follows:
........ 002 OOO5 ks
smyrna .............. 10000 0101 %
Batteries and S. Holten; SeviI,
Muffiey and Hamilton. Umpire-H. II.
Hall. Time of game, 1.45.
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I1GHrN1NG's AWFUL WORK

Mrs. James 7. Crew, wife of the pro-
prietor of the Betterton House, Better
ton, Md, is lying in semi-conscious conf
dition and her life is despaired of, as thd|
result of being struck by lightning, Lass
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Crew was
standing under large tree in front OF
her home, together with party OF sew
eral ladies and gentlemen, watching the
storm that was passing up the bay. The
sky Immediately overhead was clear and
no thought of danger occurred to any
member of the party. Just at the mo-
ment that Mrs. Crew was about to write
a note, resting her paper upon the trunk
Of the tree, the bolt struck. The current
burned the, hair on one side of her head,
her clothing was burned, stocking was
torn off and the sole of one shoe had a
round hole burned through tt. She was
supposed at first to be dead, but subse-
quently rallied. At last reports she was
still alive although her physician, DR.. J.
w. Uric expresses no hope OF her re-
coyery.
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ODESSA NOTES

Mr.. William S. Van Dyke is spending
sometime at Mt. Pocona
Mrs. William Hill, Of Wilmington, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. George L. Town
send.
Nr, August. Kumpel, Of Still Pond,
Md, spent sunday at the home of his
father.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Temple is visiting
her uncle, Mr.. William Temple, Of Ridge
ley, Md.
Miss Marie L. Foard, of Newark, N. J.,
is visiting her grandfather, Mr.. Columbus
Watkins.
Mrs. Humphreys and children, of Viii
mington, are the guests of Mrs. John w.
Watkins.
Mr.. Joseph F. Lynch and his bride
have moved into the house recently va
Gated by Mr.. John Green.
Threshing wheat has begun in earnest
in this neighborhood and while there is
large crop of straw and the prospect for
heavy crop of wheat was good until har-
vest, the yield is great disappointment
both in quantity and quality.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13

riage and Family Paints, Varnishes, Oils
Stains and Brushes. All of the paints we
handle are made by reliable people and
sold by us undera strict guarantee. We
carry a full line of Carriage, Wagon and
Buggy Harness, Fly Nets, Lap Spreads,
busters, Sheets, Whips, Collars, and in
fact anything in the harness line. A
visit to our carriage show room will sur
prise you, as we have now on hand more
than 100 Carriages to make selection
from. Our line includes Top Buggies,
Road Wagons, Family Carriages. Surveys,
Daytons, Jump Seats, Market and Road
Wagons. Before placing your order for
Page or American Wire Fence, consult
our prices. Wire delivered and stretched
without extra charges. Full line Of Disc
Harrows, Rollers, Plows, and everything
in the farmers line. Last, but not least,
we wish to call your attention to the
Bickford and Huffman Grain Drill which
has been the leader for years, and this
year has many improvements, including
ball and roller bearing. A call will be
greatly appreciated, as we are confident
our goods and prices will interest you
]. F. McWHoRTER & Son, Middletown,
Oa1
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
HISTORY OF THE LUSCIOUS PEACH

Professor G. Harold Powell, of the
Delaware College Agricultural Expert
mental Station, is writing monograph
on the Chinese cling group of peaches.
The progenitor Of the group was intro
duced into America about fifty years ago,
and its defendants are destined to sup
plant many of the old varieties of Craw-
ford and Old Nixon types, now cultivated
here. Professor Powell has been receiy-
ing varieties of the Chinese cling group
from Texas, and the famous Hale or
chards of Georgia, and Tuesday he re-
ceived grateful Of the luscious fruit
from the Georgia Experiment Station, Of
which photographs win be made. Pro-
fessor Powell is introducing the different
varieties into the Delaware orchards, and
this year will fruit about twenty kinds.
The Elberta variety is one of the best
known in this State.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
PERSONALITIES


Mrs. Leslie Schreitz and daughter Miss
jeanette, are visiting Milford friends.
Miss Rosie Raisin, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. Kate Letherbury.
Miss Nellie Cochran, of New York, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Helen Cochran.
Miss Sallie Huggins Of East Lake street
has returned from visit to Philadelphia.
Miss Elsie Jones has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. George Pinder at Townsend.
Miss Bessie Boulden, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Miss Viola Ennis, on Cass street
DIR. W. Z. Baenard will leave for a
weeks visit to Long Island on the 18th
inst.
Mrs. Issac Davis and daughter of near
Smyrna, spent Wednesday with friends
here.
Mr.. William T. Shewbrooks, of Viii
mington, was visitor in town on We'd
nesday.
Mr. D. I. Allen who has been confined
to the house for the past ten days, is
about again.
Mr.. G. Davis Brown, editor of the
Smyrna Call, paid our Office social call
Wednesday.
Mrs. J. R. Dawson has rented cottage
at st. Michael's, Md, and will spend the
summer there.
Miss Martha Bradfeld, of Wilmington,
is visiting Misses Lydia and Mary Coch-
ran, near town.
Miss May Holten has returned from a
pleasant visit with Mrs. Boyd Mccoy at
Summit Bridge.
Miss Sophia Schriver, Of Heigthstown,
N. j., was an over Sunday visitor with
Miss Sybilla Jones.
Miss Rose Warren, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. 7. Warren.
Miss Elizabeth Hopkins, of the State
Hospital at Farnhurst, spent Friday with
her parents in town.
Miss Abbie Sharp, of Wilmington,
spent Thursday and Friday with her sis
ter, Mrs. A. Fitzpatrick.
Mr.. George Naylor, of MAYORS Park,
near Blackbird, visited his sister, Mrs. A.
T. Warren, on Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
Use Allen ) Foot-Ease

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet, and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet,
ingrowing nails, blisters and eallous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for
25c. Trial package FREE Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
win Build the Bank

The bids for the erection of the hand
some new building for the Farmers Bank
at Dover were opened Tuesday. William
Fisher was the lowest Of the ten bidders
and be will be given the contract Mr..
Fisher has built many of the best build
ings of Dover, including the Court House,
State House, County Building, Hotel
Richardson, Conference Academy and
the State Library Building.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
killed by lightning

A terrible accident occurred on Thomas
Kemp's threshing ground at Windy Hill,
near Easton, Nd, Tuesday evening DUR
ing tile storm. Thomas Chevsum was
ssxe-k by Behtning and inesanly hilied.
Thomas Kemp was badly stunned and
temporarily blinded Another party
was also stunned and disabled.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
Reduced Rates to Meeting of Baptist Young
Peoples Union

On account of the International Con-
vention of the Raptist Young Peoples
Union of America, to be held in Chicago,
July 25 to 2S, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets from
all stations on its lines to Chicago at rate
OF single fare for the round trip. These
tickets will be sold and good going on
July %, "a, and 25, and will be good to
return until July 80, inclusive. Tickets
remaining on deposit after July 80 will
be good returning, leaving Chicago until
and including August "a, on payment of
fee Of so cents to Joint Agent.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
NOTES.

NOTES.
Good order.
Townsend to-day.
Better attendance.
Baker plays to win.
Taylor is good one.
Don't miss to-day's game,
Sevil pitched good game.
Scott is always in the game.
Hoover is the right man at second.
Lassell's play ing at first was faultless.
Bennett played good game in centre.
S. Holten's hit in the eight was well
placed.
Maxwell and Hoover make stone
wall at second.
D. Holten has his eye on the ball and
hits them hard.
Ingram's red hose with white polka
dots dazzled the eyes of the spectators.
Scott is fast ball player, and the fans
are kept guessing what will happen next.
Bennett and Taylor played the game
and took all chances that come their
way, and hit the ball well.
S. Holten caught a good game, not
having passed ball during the engage
ment. His hit in the eighth scored two
of the five runs made in that inning.
D. Holten is one Of the best third base
men in the State, and the fans are always
glad to see him come to bat His play
ing was good and his hitting of the gilt
edge order.
Hoover played faultless game at sec
ond, and hit the ball each time at bat.
His one hand catch in the seventh was
much applauded, and it is the general
impression that he is the right man in
the right place.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
Mails ,lose as FoIlows.

Going Nortr-7.so a. IN lOo5 a. M, s.55 and
$40 p. M.
Going south s5O e. M, $40 p. m.
For 0dessa-9.lO q. M, IL 40 a. M, $50 p. m.
For Warwick, Cecilton, Earlville and Sassa-
fras-9. Is q. m.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
The MiddletOWn Transcript

Trains Leave MiddIetown as Follows:
North Bound 90. $50. go and 1923 a. m.
fl6 and 6.02 b. m
!. south Boun i-ls5i, ell and I1.50 a. m; s.54
Island 81 p m.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
Neglige Shirts of every kind, prices
to suit all. COOL UNDERWEAR.
All kinds of Seasonable Furnishings.

Men and Boys Percale Shirts, to be worn with
white collars, seamless yoke pearl buttons, 25c.
Mems Neglige Shirts in Madras and Bed
ford Cord to be worn with white collars detachable
cuffs, 6Oc.
Mems Working Shirts, made by the Sweet, Orr
Co., cut full best work shirt made regular price at
other stores 75c, 45c.
Mems Half Hose, plain black with white feet,
also in blue tan and red and polka DOTS fast colors
all Sizes o4 to II, 1870.
Mems light weight Balbriggan Underwear woven
neck, pearl buttons Drawers to match all sizes, "a
to A, 25c.
Mems light weight Babrggan Underwear, woven
neck, regular Isle thread, Drawers with patent
French bands. reinforced bicycle seats, 45c.
Mems Jean Drawers, double bicycle seats no better
made, 45c
Mems Jean Drawers, double bicycle seats ribbed
ankles, suspender tape. 25c.
Full line of Sweet Orr & Cos. Overalls and
Shirts
Boys Wash Sailor Suits, very neat, pretty effects
in good weaving full blouses, nicely trimmed sizes
to 10 years. Acc.
Boys Wash Suits of neat Crash, in blue and brown
trimmed with red and pink, 75c.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
Notioe--Dividend!
PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK,
MIDDL ETowN, DEi.a

Junf z8th, I9UI-
The Board of Directors have this day de.
clared a dividend of THREE (3l PER CENT
for the last six months, payable on and aftel
Saturday, July 18th, 1901.
9, D, KELLEY, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
CURRENT PRICES

MIDDLErowN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN ". JoLLs.
Wheat-No. 1.65 Corn
No. 2.....62 Yellow, shelled AZ
Timothy Seed So. so cob. 40
Clover Seed ID 13c Cats ............... 80
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
AUGUSTINE
PARK!
A DANCE will be Given Every
THURSDAY EVENING.

Steamer TWILIGHT" makes
daily Excursions, arriving at the
Park at II M, returning boat
leaves at 4. P. M. Dancing every
afternoon except Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13
K1DDIErowE, DEL, JULY IS, 1901.
Local News.

Base ball to-day Townsend VS.. Mid
dletown.
Good Prunes cents lb.
Middletown transcript., 1901-07-13

MIDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET.
cnRREcrrn uEEK1v nx w II coNNE11Er
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- N~SAASOAA ~hAA't eAAN WAlA CACCe bMO
dwellings, one for Miss Anna Jones at
cost Of $1450.00, and the other for Mr..
George Richards, at cost of $1250.0o.
He will also erect one for himself at q
cost Of $2500.00 He will start the work
next week and hopes to have them COM
pleted at an early date Mr.. Messick has
also contracted for five other dwellings
and two barns for other parties, and it
being SO much more convenient to his
work has decided to make Cecilton his
home in the early spring. Mr.. Messick
tried to buy building lots here but the
prices asked were entirely to high, thus
we loose another good citizen and an ND
to-date builder.
A sneak thief entered the bakery of
MIR. Paul Weber last Friday evening by
rear door and stole abent $l5O.0 90 in cash
and 5000 in checks. At the time of the
robbery Mrs. Weber was sitting in front
of the store and the thief evidentally
entered the side entrance, and worked
the combination in the money drawer
without being detected. The robbery
was not discovered until 10 o'clock when
Mrs. Weber was closing the store, and
she could scarcely believe it possible at
first that some one had entered the store
and got the money without her hearing
them, but such was the case and the
only clew the Offices have to work on is
the checks which were stolen. Mr., and
Mrs. Weber have the sympathy Of the
entire community in their loss. and every
possible effort will be made to capture
the grobber and give .himiust punish
ment.
During the past thirty days we have
added to our stock the most complete
lire Of Paints to be found on the penin-
sula, including Ready-mixed House, Car
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
GOOD ROADS PACING MADE.
National. Association Is Giving Practl.
 cal Demonstrations of Theory.

Chicago. April 16.-The National Good Roads Association commenced today its first practical demonstrations road con struction on it's Southern trip at the town of Fiossmoor, thirty miles south of Chi cago on the Illinois Central Railroad. Ground has been broken for the building of'a quarter of mile of stone road. un- der the supervision of Charles T. liar rison, road expert of the United States Department of Agriculture; and six teams. working since early morning. have nearly completed the necessary grading. The stretch of road will be completed by Saturday of this week. when the good roads special" consisting of seven flat cars bearing scrapers. sprinkler. a rock crusher and rollers and commissary and officers car, will start for New Orleans. Martin Dodge, director of public road Enquiries, United States Department of Agriculture, and R. W. Richardson, sec retary of the National Good Roads As- 'sociation. were on the ground today in- specting the work. accompanied by MT. W. T. Beatty representing the road ma chinery manufacturers, and Prof w. R. Hoag of the engineering department of the University of Minnesota, all of whom will accompany the train on it's trip South.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
ANOTHER FLANAGAN.
Arkansas Farmer Arrested for Murder
 of Young Girl.

Mena, Ark. April 16.-Bine Whitlach, a young farmer residing with his family twenty miles south of here, is in jail charged with the murder of Florence Wi ley. aged 14. neighbours daughter. at noon Monday. Excitement is running Ugh. It is claimed that the affair is the outcome of an infatuation of Whit lach for the girl. ,.s,s
 whitlach was arrested April on the charge of attempting to kidnap the girl, she making the affidavit alleging he had several times attempted to force her to eiope with him and had threatened to shoot her if she did not agree by April |. There being no evidence of Kidnapping, Whitlach was discharged. Monday at noon while the girl was washing near the house a man came up and ran her into the house. In a few minutes there was
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
CONFERENCE AT HAMPTON. Prominent Educators Speak at the An.
 nual Celebration.

Newport News, Va. April 16-The an- nual conference. preliminary to the thir- ty-third anniversary exercises of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Insti- tute, was held at the institution today Prominent educators from many states were in attendance. President H. B. Fris- sell of the Hampton Institute presided. Hon. G. R. Glenn, state commissioner of education of Georgia, made a eloquent plea for the uplifting of the race in the south through the medium of schools for mental and manual training J. L. Me Cury of Washington, curator of the Pea body and Slater school. spoke on the work being accomplished by that institu- tion. Dr. R. F. Ogden, president of the board of directors and the party of educa- tors accompanying him on his tour of the south arrived at Old Point in the morn- ing in time to attend the conference.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

was clear and the track fast at Tanforan today. Summary:
 First Race-Five-elShths of mile: Van tine 1O6 (Mounce), to 1. won; Amasa Ill fRausoh), 2 to 1, second; The Miller III (See), 50 to 1, third. Time: 1:O0A.
 Second Race-One-haf mile; purse: Crusader 1Os (Alexander-, ! to l, won; Sister Jeanle 1O5 (Conley-. even, second : ]. V. Kirby lO5 Oominici). to l, third. Time: DATA
 Third Race-Five-eighths of mile; selling; Hermoso 114 Crurner). to D, won; Midlove 100 (Fauntieroy), 20 to l. second: Duckoy 10S (wedderstrandl. 30 to 1, third. Time: 1:0O1h.
 Fourth Race-Mlle and three-sixteenthsi selling: Lucera 105 (Domintck). to | won; Sailor 107 (Rausch). to D. second .Rasp 10s (see), to 1. third. Time: 1:zzN;
 Fifth Race = Mile and one-sixteenth selling: Alicia 1oe (Mounce). to 1. won Alaska l07 (see). 15 to l, second; Free Lance 115 CT,irner), to. 1, third. Time 1:4S%.
 Sixth Race-Mile and three-ixteenths Canejo 10e (Mounce). to 5. won; Posatior III (Flynn), 20 to 1, second: Frank DufrS III (Conley), 10 to 1, third. Time; 1;zS5s.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Social Science.

Washington, April 16.-Todays session of the American Social Science Associa- tion was devoted to the reading of papers under the auspices of the department of jurisprudence of the association. Ex- Secretary of State John w. Foster dis cussed the constitutions and revolutions of the Latin-American countries Miss Rosalie Loew. of the New York bar, spoke of the work of lawyers among the poor, and Dr. Eugene Smith. of New York city discussed Edward Livingston and his criminal code
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

July next. provide for 47S0 promotions of postofrice clerks and for the appointment of lsO0 additional clerks at postoffices throughout the country. With the adjust ments yet to be made at other offices these figures probably will be swelled to about 65oo promotions and close to POO additional clerks. This adjus+ment will raise the average pay of the postoffice clerks by about s1oO as 75 per cent of the promotions will go to the clerks in the lower grades.