Middletown transcript., 1901-09-28

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sister, Mrs. Williamson, of New York.
Mrs. V. P. Northrup returned this
week after an absence of several weeks.
Miss Lily Southwick's marriage has
been announced through the newspaper.
Miss Emma Clark has for her guest at
"Grenlea" Miss Page, Of Princess Anne,
Md.
Titus Irons has accepted position in
Philadelphia. Mr.. Bradley obtained it
for him.
Miss Irene Davidson has returned after
spending three weeks among friends and
relatives.
Miss Helen Cheairs has been enter
tanning Miss Hutchins who is Mrs. Town.
sends guest.
A ball was given Monday evening by
Messrs. Hagan, Stevens and Cofer in
Central Hall.
Miss Armstrong is entertaining Misses
Katie VanSant and Maude Smith, of
Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander FARRELL visited
Mr.. and Mrs. James FARRELL, near Mid
dletown this week.
The w. G. T. U. Cottage Prayer meet
ing was held Thursday afternoon at the
home Of Miss Janvier.
Miss Jennie Clark entertained her
friends with a social dance at her home
on Thursday evening.
Rev. William J. Hamilton has received
favorable news of the condition of his
mother-in-law' health.
1t is reported Mrs Milne has sold the
Robinson House to Messrs. Mccormick,
of Wilmington, for $27, 900.
The Sunday School Of the Episcopal
Christ Church has reopened after being
closed during the hot weather.
The birthday party given by the young
people of the NJ. E. Church for the bene-
fit of the organ fund netted, about S25.
Mr.. Harry Dunlap has recovered from
an attack of bilious fever and has re-
sumed his duties as cashier in the bank.
Mrs. n. George Price left on Friday
for Philadelphia, where she will be the
guest of Mrs. Paul Rosenthal for month
or two.
Mrs. G. Howell who has been spending
the summer with her brother-in-law and
family in Virginia, has returned to her
home in town.
Mrs. Charles Jefferson has presented a
sofa pillow to the Delaware City Improve
ment Society to be CHANGED off at 10
cents per chance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bull spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Philadelphia. Mrs.
Bull has again gone to the city to be with
her fathes for brief time.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Craig left town on
Saturday for New York. Mrs. Craig
proceeded to Durham, N. H., on Monday
and upon her return will go to house
keeping in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Rev. Mr.. Koons, Of New Castle, was
in town Friday evening to organize an
Epworth League in the NJ. E. Church.
The pastor of the church, Rev. V. P.
Northrup, is state superintendent of the
league.
Old Glory Council No. -, Junior Order
American Mechanics, visited the New
Castle Council Tuesday evening. A spec
ial car was provided for them by the
trolley company. About rs members en-
ioyed the trip.
The Sunday School County Convention
will be held on Monday September 30th,
in the Delaware City M. E. Church. A
meeting was Eeld on Thursday evening
at the home of Mr.. ]. Thomas Price
to make the necessary arrangements.
The tug Rescue lying at Sadler's wharf
sank on Sunday morning about three
o'clock. Captain Evans and his crew
managed to escape. Itis thought some one
tampered with the sea valve which it was
afterwards ascertained was epenrd. The
tug was raised on Monday.
Several of the ladies of the Episcopal
Church are having some repairs made.
The cross on the steeple will be regilded,
the steeple put in thorough order and the
exterior of the front of the church re-
plastered and painted. Workmen are
busy tearing off the old plaster.
The wedding Of Miss Edith Van Kirk
has been announced to take place on
Wednesday, October I'd. The groom is
Mr.. Cooper of Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. and
Mrs. Cooper viii visit the brides sister,
| Mrs William Hines for few days pre-.
paratory to taking up her residence in
Harrisburg.