Middletown transcript., 1901-07-27

they were able to take care OF them
selves. They were sent to New Castle
for ten days.
: The members Of the Middletown Or
, chestra rendered Miss Lena Pleasanton
surprise, Tuesday evening, the occasion
: being her birthday Miss Pleasanton
was the recipient of many presents,
among the number being toy donkey,
which caused much amusement to those
present. After spending most de-
| lightful evening all departed for their
home, wishing Miss Pleasanton many
happy returns.
| NOTICE! Having retired from the Fer
tilizer Business take pleasure in refer
ring and recommending all my friends
and former patrons to Mr.. Jesse L.
Shepherd, for the purchase of Fertilizers
manufactured by G. W. Grafiian & Co.
which I have sold during the past IA
years, as he will have charge OF their
business in the future.
C. P. COCHRAN.
MiddletoBn, DEL, June 10, 1901.
A free fight occurred near Mt Pleas
ant, Tuesday afternoon between James
Sanders and a woman whose name we
are unable to learn. Both of the partici-
pants were colored, and as the fight was
in progress James grabbed live turkey
and succeeded in pounding the woman
| with the fowl in an unmerciful manner.
The case was brought before Squire VIII
liam R. Reynolds and Sanders was fined
$500 and cost.
A joke is being told on one Of our
newly married ladies, who is attending
the ball games. Her hubby who is up-to
date on the National game, had in his
possession ball and finger glove Satur-
day evening, which had played a most
important part in Saturdays victory, and
although she protests against him play
ing ball, she was SO highly elated over
the victory which the young benedict
had helped to win, that she decided to
place the ball and glove under her pillow
and in her peaceful slumbers dreamed of
the past and future games.
The stable and hay barn on the "Cav-
ander Farm" tenanted by Mr.. G. B. W. |
Rhoades, was destroyed by fire Thursday |
evening at 7.30 O'Clock, the building be-
ing struck by lightning during the heavy
thunder storm which passed over this
section. Mr.. Rhoades was sitting in the
house at the time, and Immediately after
the heavy crash requsted one of his men
to go to the barn yard, as he felt conf
dent some of the buildings had been
struck, and the messenger was startled
to find the building in roaring mass of
flames. He Immediately notified Mr..
Rhoades who with the assistance of his
men worked hard to save some of the1
contents, but the flames spread so rapidly |
that only the three horses which were in
the stable at the time we're saved, while
all of his harness and about 40 tons of
hay we're destroyed. Mr.. Rhoades is one
of our largest and most progressive
farmers, and has the sympathy of large
number of friends who learned with
sorrow of his loss, which amounted to
about $4,000, on which there was a
small amount of insurance.
During the past thirty days we have
added to our stock the most complete
line Of Paints to be found on the penin-
sula, including Ready-mixed House, Car
riage and Family Paints, Varnishes, Oils
Stains and Brushes. All of the paints we
handle are made by reliable people and
sold by us under strict guarantee We
carry full line of Carriage, Wagon and
Buggy Harness, Fly Nets, Lap Spreads,
busters, Sheets, Whips, Collars, and in
iact anything in the harness line. A
visit to our carriage show room will sur
prise you, as we have now on hand more 9
han 100 Carriages to make a selection
rom. Our line includes Top Buggies,
Road Wagons, Family Carriages, Surveys,
Daytons, Jump Seats, Market and Road
Wagons. Before placing your order for 9
Page or American Wire Fence, consult I
,ur prices. Wire delivered and stretched :
Without extra charges. Full line Of Disc c
aarrows, Rollers, Plows, and everything
n the farmers line. Last, but not least,
We wish to call your attention to the
3ickford and Huffman Grain Drill which
has been the leader for years, and this !,
1ear has many improvements, including ,
'all and roller bearing. A call will be
yreatly appreciated, as we are confident :
'ur goods and prices will interest you.- !,
J. F. MCWHoRTER & Son, Middletown, :
Del.
A meeting of the stock holders Of the I
Guarantee Building and Loan Association =
vas held at the home office, in Whining =
on, Tuesday, July 10th. State Senator
Abbott, Of Milford, was made chairman
md r. R. Rambo, of Wilmington, q
Secretary. Resolutions were passed to i
ppoint a'committee of five, all of which g
we're to be stockholders of the association {,
o make thorough examination of the .
inancial standing of the association, and 7
9 report their findings at meeting of j
he stockholders to be held at the home j
'fice in Wilmington, August I'd. The v
ommittee appointed are up-to-date bust q
less men, and will doubtless make !,
igid examination of the association n
which is much sought for by the stock !,
folders. The committee is composed Of \
he following gentlemen: Messrs. Joseph f
Jean, of Newark, Chairman; s. ]. Wiley, n
'amuel Chambers and R. r. Rambo, :,
4 Wilmington; Charles n. Fisher, of /
Wyoming. The Association has about T
ixteen stockholders in and around Mid !
letown who viii watch with interest the =
indings of the committee. Insurance !
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