Middletown transcript., 1901-03-16
TOWNSEND NEWS BUDGET.

Mr.. John Guessford lost valuable
horse few days ago.
Miss Katie Hutchinson has returned
from visit to Clayton.
Mr.. John Ellis has returned from a
visit among his Philadelphia friends.
Rev. Albert Chandler has had glor-
ious meeting at Hurlock. We are very
glad.
Our young friend, Winfield Lee, son Of
Mr.. James Lee, has been quite sick. We
are glad to report him much improved.
The Townsend Sunday School raised
snug sum for benevolences at the
meeting last Sunday. Congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Naylor were
presented with handsome clock by
their children. Kind and appreciatiye
are they.
Mrs. E.sC. Collins, matron Of Delaware
State Hospital, Of Farnhurst, spent Sun
day here with her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Gill.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pinder have
moved to their new home on Delaware
Avenue, it being formerly the home Of
Mr.. Stradley.
The new M. E. Church at Massey, Md,
was dedicated on last Sunday. The
church is a fine one. Many persons
were in attendance.
Did YOU hear Of Townsend boy break
ing through the ice while skating few
Sundays ago. Too bad, better go to
Sunday School boys.
The Sunday School has continued
during the winter in prosperous condi-
ton. Townsend has had unprecedented
success in members and collections, not
withstanding the severe weather.
The Twentieth Century Club held its
regular meeting on Tuesday evening, and
the following officers were elected; Pres
ident, Olin Skaggs; Secretary, John Wei
don; Treasurer, Euphemia Collins; Or
ganist, Ethelwyn J. Maloney.
Rev. F. F. Carpenter, former pastor
Of this place, has gone to the Holy Land
Rev. Mr.. Webster, of Deals Island, is
his travelling companion. It's a long
journey and said to prove very interest
ing. Bon voyage, brethren.
Rector w. J. Wilkie, Of Middletown
conducted very interesting services at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard
last Sunday. A fair sized throng had as
sembled and the meeting was very vel
spoken Of by all. Rev. Mr.. Wilkie is 3
very popular minister Of the Gospel and
is much beloved by the church people
here.
One Of the most pleasant and fashion
able oyster suppers was given at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs J. F. David, nea
Taylors Bridge, on Wednesday evening
last. The weather was quite favorable
and the attendance large. The suppe
was given by committee of that neigh
hood. After an enjoyable evening al
thanking Mr.. and Mrs. David, also sol
and daughert, with the greatest gratitude
for their kindness which added much Ell
iovment to the event. Henry Gill, Z
| this place, furnished the menu Of th
evening, oysters, peaches, biscuits, cake
etc.
Rev. George p Jones who has jus
closed his first year pastorate here at th
Townsend Circuit NJ. 2. Church, wi
| leave for conference at Wilmington thi
wear with a most fattering report. He ha
made one Of the best pastors Townsen
has ever had. In his pastoral duties b
has been ably assisted BY his wife who
also much beloved by the church peopl
here. Both have been jealous in the
work, faithful in the discharge OF thei
duty, and have endeared themselves
all their parishioneers. Townsend Clrou
consists Of three charges Townsend, VI
} ion and Blackbird, and has steadll
gained friends throughout the entll
circuit. Ali heartily request his retur
for another year.