Middletown transcript., 1901-06-15

Mr.. Ebert Henderson, OF Henderson,
Nd, visited here on Wednesday.
Mrs. William VanSant, Of Wilmington,
il visiting her sister, Mrs. Edward Graves.
Miss Nettie Smith, Of Baltimore, is Wis
iting relatives and her many friends here.
Mr.. John T. Ellis, leading business
man Of this section, visited Philadelphia
on Monday.
Miss Emma Townsend Las returned
from a pleasant visit among her many
friends at Smyrna.
Mrs. David I. Allen and Mrs. George
M. Wilson, of Middletown, visited Mr..
and Mrs. James Wilson during Wednes-
day and Thursday.
St. Mary's Chapel is to be consecrated
Thursday, at 1890 A. M. The Sermon
will be preached by the Rev. DR.. George
6. Hall, Archdeacon Of Wilmington.
Mr.. w. A. Scott is having his residence
on Commerce street put in repair, besides
having it raised to considerable degree,
and when finished it will present a greatly
improved appearance.
The work Of grading for the new track
which is to be extended from Ginn's to
a point far down the State, was COM
menced on Wednesday. The work was
begun in front Of the tool house Of Mr..
Wilson early on that day.
Mr.. George R. Jones has purchased the
Beckett farm for So, 700 near this place.
The farm contains 127 acres and is very
desirable property. Mr.. Jones came here
from Washington, D. G., about two weeks
ago when he made the purchase.
ChiIdren's Day was most befttingly
observed here on last Sunday and vast
crowds Of visitors were in attendance.
The children acquitted themselves in a
very creditable manner and they evoked
much praise among the many spectators.
The church was beautifully trimmed for
the occasion.
Track Foreman James Wilson found
large turtle in the middle of the railroad
track near Noxentown Bridge on Satur-
day morning while going along with his
men, to where he intended working for
the day. A number Of residents Of this
place viewed the monster snapper that
evening at Mr.. Wilson's home.
Rev. Frank Carpenter has returned
from visit to the Holy Land and is now
lecturing on the Ruins Of Palestine. Rev.
Mr.. Carpenter is very well-known here,
be having filed the local charge for a
goodly season, and he is very popular
minister Of the gospel. We wish him
deserved success in his new undertaking.
One Of the busiest and most deserving
men here is Mr.. George Slant, who is one
of the best blacksmiths in the State. Mr..
Slant has long since gained the reputa-
ton as an expert in this line, and all the
leading horseman patronize him when in
need Of this particular work. We wish
him very much success while he remains
at Townsend.
Mr.. Colen Ferguson, a well-known citi-
zen OF Blackbird, found horse and dear
born on the road in front Of his home on
Sunday morning. He put the team in
his stable where it awaits claimant. He
was informed that man who was much
intoxicated was seen leaving Townsend
on Saturday night with the team. What
became Of the man is not known.
On last Sunday evening the Ladies' Aid
Society Of Union NJ. E. Church met at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Town
send, near this place, and it is needless
to state that all heartily enjoyed the
occasion. At late hour they departed
for their respective homes, all thanking
Mr.. Townsend ard his hospitable wife
for their kindness shown during the very
interesting occasion.
The young people Of this town gave a
most enjoyable straw ride into the scenic
country parts Of this section on Wednes-
day evening, and all report having had a
most enjoyable time during the beauti-
full evening. Among those present were.
Winfield Lattomus and wife, Walter Gill
and wife, Lizzie Disch, Estella VanDyke,
Ethelwin Maloney, D. B. Maloney, $.
Wilson, Katie Hutchinson, Mary Money,
Lizzie Hubbard, Arrelee Lattomus, E. G.
REYNOLDS and wife, Of Odessa; James
Carpenter and wife, James Money and
wife, w. G. Money and wife, W. II.
Money and wife, Mary Watts, Mr.. D. B.
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs, Isaac Stats, Mr..
and Mrs. Rhoades, Marin Reynold,
Helen Reynolds, Lelah Money, D. 2.
Hutchinson.
AS north bound freight train on
the Delaware Railroad was approaching
Townsend at full speed on Saturday
night, and when it was about three miles
below this place, an axle on one Of the
cars broke, causing that car and two
others. all Of which were heavily laden,
to be derailed and dragged for nearly a
mile-on the ties and greatly damaging
the track for long distance before the
train could be stopped. Brakeman Miles
stannart was slightly injured. Traffic
was interrupted about three hours and
the Norfolk express which arrives at
Townsend early Sunday morning went
around the wreck by going over the Queen
Anne and Kent Railroad from Townsend
to Massey's station thence to Clayton.
Track Foremens James Wilson and Char
les Hubbard and their respective gangs
Of men were hurriedly sent to the scene
Of the catastrophe and they left here at
IL o'clock Saturday night and did not re-
turn until 5 o'clock on Sunday morning.
Foreman David Allen and his men from
Middletown were also called to assist in