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Middletown transcript., 1901-04-06

This Church was founded in 1922. The
first meeting held to consider the subject
Of building house Of worship was called
February 18th, of that year. The trst
Trustees were Azariah Foster, Andrew
Dill. Thomas Merritt, John Hays and
Thomas Low. Azariah Foster was Presl-
dent; Thomas Merritt, Secretary; John
Hays, Treasurer.
On the 22d Of February, 1922, by rec
ommendation OF the congregation, the
trustees resolved to open subscription
for funds to build. They also accepted
the offer Of Mr.. John Hays, giving them
the lot Of ground for $50 on the "a OF
September, following. An act OF incor-
poration was secured and recorded at the
county seat in Book Z, Vol. 8, Page 113.
When the subscription reached the sum
Of $3.50, the contract to build was let tc
Mr.. John Fountain for 5000, (palntlng
not included, to be completed by May
18th, 1928 The house was finished Aprl
18th, 1928, to the perfect satisfaction O
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ORGAN recess of eight feet, double system
Of heaters, stained glass windows through
out. fresco throughout, Springfield gas
machine for lighting the building, pipe
organ, manufactured by Hook q Hastings
OF Boston.
The Ladies' Mite Society assumed the
entire work of furnishing the Church at
. cost of over $780, Some unknown
friend through Mr.. G. E. Hukill, present
ed magnificent bell of over 1000 POUNDS
weight. The infant class of the Sunday
School presented Bible and Hymnal for
the pulpit. :.
On Sunday, December 2lst, 1879, the
completed and now beautifed pulloing
was formally re-opened and re-dedlcated'
Bishop Levi Scott and his son, Rev. Al
fred T. Scott, former pastor were pres
sent. Rev. Jacob Todd, D. D., preached
in the morning, and Rev. L. c. Matlack,
Id. D.. in the evening. The finances were
in charge of the Pastor, Rev. I. E. Mar
tindale, the subscriptions for the day
amounted to So 2,400, making the whole
amount raised for the improvements on
building $4,000
In 1882 during the pastorate OF Rev. W.
IL. S. Murray, through the efforts OF MI.
Robert Henry Eliason, the entire Church
was cushioned.
In 1896, during the pastorate OF Rev.
Isaac L. Wood, Ph. D., the entire church
building was thoroughly renovated and
re-carpeted, the old gas machine removed
and the electric current introduced for
lighting the building. The entire cost for
these Improvements amounted to over
500. About this time the Ladies' Mite
Society furnished book-racks for all the
pews, and supplied hymnals and Psalm
books for the use OF the congregation, at
cost of about $l25.
In 1899, also during the pastorate ol
Rev. I. L. Wood, it was determined by
the Official Board, to replace the OLD
Hook & Hastings organ, by one of more
, modern make. A competent committee
Of which Mr.. Joseph G. Parker was chair
man had the work in hand. After care
fully considering the merits and dement's
Of the various makers, it was at las
thought best to give the contract to Mr.
: John Brown, of Wilmington, Delaware
In order to accommodate this instrument
the pulpit and altar had to be brought
out, which has not only made room fol
the organ, but has been found to ado
greatly to the comfort of the choir, anc
to the beauty of the Church. This in
strument fills up the entire recess in real
! Of the pulpit. The superior workman
: ship of this instrument and its beautiful
adornments, not only adds charm tt
the edifce, but the sweet tones as brough
out by the skillful touches of the organ
ist, Miss Lena Pleasanton, delight th'
ear and inspires the audience with tru'
worship of Almighty God. The entir
cost of these Improvements was abou
$1,000.
In our next issue we shall give an &C
count of the pastors who have served thi
Church, together with other matters tina
NAV be of interest to the congregation
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-06

T subject d this Nd where he resided until ne
his early
being editor OF the
In 1876 he was admitted into e
Church. Wilmington Ills ministry at that
the crowd often being great h e doors
the church began order keep PACK tne
appointed to aed Lion
he had marked
calls many places
- ;n u still Pond the full term Of three
next Nd where he remained three years av-
successful porate OF four years. when ne was
Presiding Elder Of Wilmington District the duties Of
At the close his term ne
remained three was strongly
MiddetoWn assigned to this
charge At last Conference preached his initial here last Sunday to
ge congregations mostly the public schools Maryland and
Divinity Mt
Coleg alliance, Ohio
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IN THE WINTER.
(Bsnson's Plaster Is Pains Mastsr.)

For coughs and colds Benson's Porous
Plasters are an incemparably better rem
edy than any other-external or internal.
Their medicinal properties enter the skin
and 40 straight to the seat Of tho disease.
They relieve and cure s'seated" cold
without disturbing the system or upsetting
the stomach. Cough mixtures often nau-
seate. Benson's Plasters are medicinal in
the highest degree, and quickest to act.
Placed on the chest or back or on both
at once in serious cases, the good effect is
felt immediately. The congestion yields, the
cough abates and the breathing improves.
Lung or bronchial affections or kidney
disease, are cured with the least possible
suffering and loss of time.
Benson's Plasters are immeasurably su-
perior to Belladonna, Strengthening, Cap
sicum or any other combination in plaster
form. They are also preferable to oint-
ments, liniments and salves.
Benson's Plasters have received .tiUt
hohest apards over all competitors; and
more than 5000 physicians and druggists
have declared them to be one OF the few
trustworthy household remedies. For sale
by all druggists, or we will prepay postage
on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of 25c. each.
Be sure you get the genuine. Accept nc
imitation or substitute.
Seaburv l. johnson. Mfg. Chemists, NY.
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Delaware Mechanics Are LOyal

Officers of the State Council, Junior
Order United American Mechanics, deny
the statement made in several papers re-
Gently that the Delaware Council has
failed to pay its per capita tax to the
National Council. On the other hand,
they say Delaware has always been loyal
to the superior body, and indications pre-.
dict that they always will be. The only
council that has refused to pay the tax Is
the State Council of New Jersey.
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in the action taken by the congregation.
The following we're appointed to canvass
for subscriptions Rev. T. E. Martindale,
A. G. Cox, w. H. Moore, M. D. Wilson,
G. E. HukilI and T. E. Hurn. Later on
the services of Mr. Benjamin Price, an
architect Of Philadelphia, was secured to
give a general plan Of the proposed
changes. 1t was supposed that the work
exclusive Of steeple and tower, furnish.
ing, gas and organ, would cost about
! $4,000.
At meeting held June 9Th, in which
all Official boards of the Church were
largely represented, the Pastor in the
| Chair, and A. G. Cox, Secretary, the
amount subscribed was reported as 81, ,55S,
The architects estimate being less than
$4,000, the following resolution waf
adopted:
WHEREAS, We have secured three
fourths Of the amount necessary to repair
| the Church as contemplated.
Resolged, That we do now begin the
work.
The general plan was approved and
the following Building Committee ap
pointed: G. E. Hukill, M. D. Wilson
J. M. Cox and the Pastor. J. M. Coz
was made Chairman, and G. E. Hukill
Treasurer.
During the six months the work was il
progress, the congregation, by the kint
invitation Of the Forest Presbyterian
Church, worshiped jointly in thei
Church, the pastors alternating in tn
conduct of the services.
As the work progressed, the Trustee
found it necessary to make additions t
the original plans such as cellar, cellar
heater, lowering class room floor, win
dows Of first story, introducing gas pipes
tower and steeple, etc.
| The following will indicate the genera
features Of the alterations, eighteen fee
! added to the length on the rear; also al
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the trustees, who gave him $53.6S for
extra work. His receipt for all demands
in full is dated June, 1923. So that in
one respect, that humble edifice was
exactly like Solomon's Temple, it had no
mortgage on it.
In 1912 the question Of extension and
repairs was considered at meeting pre-
sided over by Pastor Benjamin I. Price,
Daniel B. Mckee, Garret Cox and Ben
iamin Fields were the committee to esti-
mate the cost of enlarging 50 as to measure
4Ox5O feet, but the purpose was not
carried out until seven years later.
In l849 when Rev. JOHN Henry was
Pastor, it was determined to rebuild
dimensions 40x52 feet, instead OF 24x36
feet. The building committee were Jesse
Lake. Jonathan Catlin, Garret Cox,
Thomas E. Clayton, Joseph w. Gary,
Alexander NJ Vail and Philip D. Riley.
Mr.. Riley was Chairman.
The corner stone was laid in 1S49, Rev.
Pennel Coomb, Rev. John A. Roach and
Rev. Mr.. Freize, officiating. The house
was dedicated by Rev. DR.. Roberts, Of
Baltimore. In 1850, the builder, Mr..
John Pierce, Of Cecil County, Maryland,
received So, 900 and the old house as pay
ment in full
From the buildingpf the first house in
1923, to the laying Of the corner stone in
1912, was just twenty-six years.
In 1879, the Pastor, Rev. Thomas E.
Martindale, believing the time had come
} to enlarge the Church building, meet
ing Of the congregation was held on the
evening Of April 29th, 1879. a large
! number were in attendance. The whole
subject Of remodeling was presented and
fully canvassed The following paper
was presented and after full discussion
unanimously adopted: We tie members
and congregation Of Bethesda Methodist
Episcopal Church, in congregational
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-06
Notice to Farmers

If you are going to need American or
Page Fence this Spring you will make a
big mistake unless you put your order In
without further delay This is the great
est year the country has ever known for
Wire Fence, and the factorys are now far
behind with there orders and if you put
off buying you will surely get left. 1t is
also the opinion of Wire people that the
prices are going to advance. Measure of
about what you will want and call at our
office and.we will give you the very
lowest price possible. We have in stock
| for you to see all the different sizes OF
Hog and Fence Wire, also Barb Wire.
Leave your order and we will put the
Fence up when ever you say. We ask
no settlement until after the Fence is
up We buy in car load lots and have
now orders booked for over 5000 rods.
Respectfully yours.
]. r. McWHORTER & SON,
| MIDDLETowN. DELAWARE
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-06
POOL TOURNAMENT
Following are the games played at the
Hose House this week;

Following are the games played at the
Hose House this week:
CLASS A.
Monday night.-Dr. ]. c. Sites, 100;
F. G. Jolls, 81. Wednesday night.-F.
@. Jolls, 100; Fl. C. Eliason, A.
CLASS B.
Thursday afternoon.-H. NJ. Black,
100; N. P. Crouch, SO. Thursday night
IN. p. Crouch, 100; ]. E. CHM, So
Monday mighty. z. Crouch, 100; ]. G.
Jolls, 79. ]. G. Jolls, 100; W. H. Rrady
81. Wednesday night.-A. R. Kilpat
rick, 100; ]. w. Dickinson, As.
CLASS c.
Saturday night.-G. L. Cochran, 100
i. 4. Lewis, % Tuesday night.-W. n
Donovan, 100; r. I. Lewis, 70.
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ROLLS OF HONOR

The following pupils of the Middletown
Public Schools who have attained the
average of 95 per cent. or more for the
month of March are as follows:
DEPARTMENT No. Esther Shallcross,
James Davis, Louise Mcdowell, Sophia
Clothier, Elizabeth savin, Bayard Ella
son, Joseph Comegys, Susie Foard, Ethel
Rowe, Elsie Jones.
DEPARTMENT No. EDNA Banning,
Lottie Jolls, Fred Blome, Jacob Burstan,
Lizzie Holten, Lillian Solway, May Kum-
pei ,Maude Deakyne, George Alice, Grover
Bender.
DEPARTMENT No. 3.-Helen Rowe, EN-
lily Alice, Lillian Walker, Charles Byron,
Flora Blome, Norman Cleaver, Reece
Darlington.
DEPARTMENT No. 4.-Joseph Walker,
Mary Richards, Bessie Wright, Estelle
Beasten, Elsie Boulden, Bertha Jones,
Sophie Blome, Fannie McCrone.
DEPARTMENT No. 5.-Lola Carroll, Nellie
Pyle, Bertha Whitlock, Rosy Weber,
| Lena Weber, Leah Berkman, Grace Con
nelly, Mabel Dawson, Ruby Whitlock,
Lola Ingram, Ida Jones, Elsie Warren
Miriam Berkman, Viola Weber, Della
Muhlberg, Erie Whitlock, Lionel Daily
Charlie Smith.
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WAR rs IMMINENT

WAR rs IMMINENT
Every day seems to draw the
tension tighter between Japan
and Russia. The former coun-
try, especially the masses Of the
people, has never forgiven or
forgotten the fact that Russia,
with the aid Of France and Ger
many, robbed Japan Of the fruits
OF the Chinese war. Now comes
Russia's attempt to capture Mar
churia with Korea as the final
object Of her greed for more ter
ritory. There are many indica-
tions that Japan is preparing
rapidly for what she deems the
inevitable result. Two months
ago, there were many of herprom-
inent army and navy officers,
civil officials and business men in
this country and Europe examin-
ing machinery and public works,
studying business methods, and
learning Of Western progress
and civilization. To-day there is
not one Of them left They have
been recalled, probably not IN an
official manner, but at the same
time in such a way as to send
them hurrying Eastward. The
great fnanciers and business men
of this country are receiving
daily advices from their foreign
representatives that the appeal
to the arbitrament of war is much
closer than people generally ina
gine.
The great question confronting
Japan at this time is whether the
secret alliance between Russia,
France and Germany that was
SO potent in 1895, is still in force.
If not she is not afraid Of the
conflict, for sheevidently believes
herself as strong as her big rival
If the treaty be still in effect,
Japan will endeavor to secure the
aid Of England, who cannot at
ford to see Japan beaten by such
a combination. Should she be
able to secure this aid, and Rus
sia and her allies still be defiant
we may see the great war which
has been prophesied as nearly
due.
The results of a conflict be
tween the Young Giant Of tn
Orient and the Great White Bea
would probably be Of momentou
interest, not only to this country
but to the whole world. Shoul'
Japan by short sharp campaig1
win a decisive victory, it woul
for many years estop Russia's at
tempt to secure Manchuria, an
would probably result in Japa
obtaining Korea. It would ais
result in making the latter
worldpower Of the first class, an
make her pre-eminent and pre-
dominant in China.
Should victory perch upo
Russia's banner, however, th
results would involve more SCI
ious questions, 50 serious in FAC
that diplomacy would probabl
step in, and Russia would fin
the action taken by her in l8e
turned back upon herself. En-
gland could not afford to allo'
both Manchuria and Korea
pass into Russia's control an
would protest. Nor could tt
United States sit down and s.
the vast commercial interests
China pass 50 completely unde
hostile influence. It is to
hoped that measures can, az
will be taken that will avert Il
conflict, but the prospect f
such a result is not encouragin
Every days news seems to
worse than that Of the precee'
ing day.
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On and after April lst, will be at my
Greenhouse every evening until o'clock
p. NE. j. STEELE, Florist.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-06
Woodland School

Roll of Honor of the Woodland School,
District 96, for the month of March:
Reba Lippincott, Roland Evans, Charles
Smith, Charles Evans.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-06
WANTED.

Reliable man for Manager OF
Branch Office we wish to open in
this vicinity. If your record IS
q K, here is an opportunity.
Kindly M give good reference when
writing. rorsp
LIS = Cincinnati, Ohio.
Illustrated catalogue 4c stamps.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-06

at the expense Of pair OF youthful
Middletown lovers. It is to the effect
that few weeks ago Mr.. and his
sweet heart called upon Rev. George 2.
Jones, local minister for the purpose Of
having the minister tie the knot; thus to
quietly, make the bashful couple nan
| and wife, and they had evidently driven
hurriedly to Townsend. When the Of
| ficiating minister learned that the young
lady was scarcely 16 years Of age, the pro-
ceedings ended very abruptly, the minis
ter stating that as they we're under age
the circumstances would prevent his per
forming the ceremony, whereupon the
blushing young woman said as the couple
hurriedly departed. 20! well I don't
care one cent, ! don't want to get mar
ried anyway"
| On March 25th, quite number Of oul
people changed homes, it being moving
day. Some Of the changes are as follows
Mr.. Pinder moved to his new home, for
merly the Stradley home, Mr.. Lattomu
taking the house vacated by Mr.. Pinder
The house which had been occupied 70
sometime by the family Of Mr.. William
| J. Daniels was again taken up by Mr. L
B, Shockley, and the former home OF Mr.
Shockley was rented and duly occupied
by Mr.. Samuel Watts. Mr.. Thoma
Walls removed to the house owned b.
Mrs William Daniels, it having been va
Gated by Mr.. Joseph Clayton a day Or 9
previously, and Mr.. Clayton going to tn
house on Taylor street Mr., stubble
has moved to the house formerly occ1
pied by Mrs. Daisy Collins, she havin
: gone home to live with her father an
mother
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-05-03
THE OIL FEVER IN TEXAS.
A Very Interesting News Letter
From tho Far West by our
REGULAR Correspondent.

EDITOR TIMEs:-1 know you have
heard time and again of the oil fields at
Beaumount, Texas. Oil was found
there recently and l understand from
people who have lately returned from
there that there is lots of it. The oil
craze has hit Texas and has hit it hard
too. Everybody is talking oil. Com
pany after company has been organized
for the purpose Of developing the hitherto
undiscovered oil fields in the State. A
strong idea of speculation is growing in
the minds of the average Texan, and in
that line the said Texan from Dan to
Beersheba is hustliDg. He goes to
Beaumount, he goes to Corsecana. he
goes hither and be goes thither 10 find
that Bonanza which he shall never see
perhaps or realize in the oil business.
opine that many men right here in this
sunny CLINE is as much excited and as
wild as the stock tobber OH Wall Street
when he is playing losing game with
tickle fortune. No doubt there are
others who are calmer and cooler who
see In their minds eye veritable oil
fountain in Texas which shall exc ed all
others anu that bye and bye great COM
pany shall be organized to manipulate
this fountain which shall force the
Standard Oil Company to pale into in
significance. fear such ideas will cause
many a man to loose his hard earned
cash in vain attempt to make fortune
without an effort on his part. To give
some idea Of what the people are doing
In this DIRECTION, will tell you that as
many as one hundred and thirty seven
oil companies have applied to Secretary
of State at Austin for charters to do
business in Texas within 100 days with
q capital Of over forty-two million dol
lars. ] copy herewith part of an ad-
vertisement Of one of the companies:
1.-THE Merchants Oil Company, Beau
mount, Texas. Authorized capital $500
0OC, In one dollar n-assessable shares
Offers to investors $50, 900 of their stock
at the rate of so cents per share"
Then 60 on to show their holdings iu
real estate and list of the stock holders
who reside at Beaumont, Gaveston and
Crawley, Texas.
McCrummen Brothers, of Paris.
Texas, sold few days ago part of $50
acres Of lafd near Beaumont for round
6ne hundId thsNsand dollars tSl00, ,00oh
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-05-03
Local News Notes
Put Together For Ready Reference
Gathered Here and There by
Our Man About Town.

We insert local lines for the adyer-
tising merchants at Sc per line, one
insertion. 88c per line for non-ad-
vertisers.
Norman s. Murphy will run an ice
wagon this summer.
W.T.. Beatty g. Co. have just put up
. handsome new awning in front Of their
store, the lettering on top is dry goods,
clothing and gents furnishings.
Mr.. w. b. Pitt has opel.ed shoe
shop at the Union Shoe Co.'S. store where
he win make or repair shoes at reason
able prices. Give him call. It-35c.
= We have few more of Hicks won
erfIl almanacs. Hicks is the most
wonderful weather prophet extant. Get
Gh almanac and keep up with the times
this year.
Mr.. J. r. Presnell is building a hand
some five room cottage on his lot on
Church street. The weather boarding
Is on si.1 the work is being pushed
rapidly.
The Auditor and Mr.. J. D. Epps are
pushing the work Of posting up the
books of the Auditors Office rapidly.
Mr.. Epps is catching on to the work and
his work IL clean and legible.
The trustees Of the public schools Of
pniah county are earnestly requested to
issse in the office Of County Superinten.
dent Of Education Saturday, May 1lth,
1901, at 10 o'clock a. m. Business OF
importance to be transacted.
We regret to learn Of the death OF
Mrs. Frank Kendrick at her home In
Gaffney this week. Mrs. Kendrick wal
good woman and was loved for hel
exemplary christian character by all WHIT
knew her. She was the mother of Mrs
Brissie, of Union, and spent some time
ylcitins her daughter last year. Sht
SSd many, friends In UHion who vii
lsktst sS1saFs ofbsr dsath.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-05-03
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