Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
TOWNSEND NEWS BUDGET.

week IN wilmington.
Miss Rosie Van Horn is in Philadel-
phia Hospital undergoing an operation.
1t is said that several new dwelling
houses will be erected in town this sum-
smer.
Mr.. E. S. Jones and David Leshem, OF
Middletown, spent Sunday at the resi-
dence of G. E. Pinder.
DR.. Jacobs and family, Of Millington,
Md, were in attendance at the funeral Of
Edna E. Daniels on Tuesday.
Miss Sybella and Elsie Jones, Of Mid
dletown wer9 pleasantly entertained by
G. E. Pinder and family Sunday.
Mrs. Emory, an aged colored woman
Of this section, died on Tuesday. She is
said to have reached the age Of 104 years.
Our jolly good friend, Mr.. Collins, has
returned from Washington, D. c. He is
now the guest Of his son-in-law, Mr..
Henry Gill.
February has passed into history as a
somewhat remarkable month, having
made two records-Yery coldest and dry
est Of any month within the recollection
Of anyone
Miss Hannah Wilson is now sojourning
down by the sea. She is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. John w. Geary. Her many
friends here wish her very pleasant
stay at that place.
Owing to the cold, dry and windy
weather Of the past two months, the
| wheat and grass crops are looking very
badly and the prospect for even fair
crop Of either is anythink but bright.
Mr.. John W. Geary has returned and
resumed his duties at Atlantic City. His
Townsend friends, who are legion, are
always glad to have him visit them. He
is one who gains friends wherever he
goes.
Postmaster Thomas Lattomus has
moved to the house vacated by Mr.. Pin
| der. Mrs. CHM the mother is staying
with them. We are sorry to say that
this aged lady has been indisposed for
sometime.
The Townsend creamery is shipping
large quantities OF butter to Philadelphia
Mr.. Money, the proprietor, is evidently
the right man in the right place, IS he is
hustler from the word ''go" 50 it is
generally said to u.s.
Mr.. Nathaniel Van Horn has been re-
appointed constable for Appoquinimink
hundred. Mr.. Van Horn is a well-known
and popular citizen and his many friends
here are glad to hear Of his success. He
has made frst-class officer in that ca
pacity.
Mr.. George " Anderson, the genial
proprietor of the Electric laundry, Of
Wilmington, was in town on Tuesday,
having come to attend the funeral Of little
Edna Daniels, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Daniels. He returned home on
Tuesday evening.
Decoration Day will soon be here, and
it is thought that very appropriate
observance of this beautiful occasion will
be,held here The local organizations will
be invited to participate in the pro-
gramme for the day. All honor to the
members Of the G. A. R.
The New Benevolent Society will prob
ably give an entertainment in the near
future. Mr.. Skaggs, the president Of the
association, says he will try to arrange
for an entertainment, providing he can
get the cooperation of all his friends.
We wish him success in this plan.
Two of Townsend's prominent sporting
men went over to the Delaware river a
few days ago in search of ducks. They
arose in the morning before daybreak, got
a 'good ducking from the rain" but came
home "duckless" May their next trip
Reproductive Of better results than this
one.
st. Mary's Chapel, the new place Of
worship Of the local members Of the
Episcopal Church, is rapidly nearing com
pletion, and it is expected to be ready for
occupancy in about six weeks time, and
will be called into service just as soon as
finished. The chapel is already present
ing a rather neat and attractive appear
ance, and when finished, the stone and
wood work, which are to be principal
features Of its construction, will make
fine finish.
The present winter has been very un-
healthy especially for the old folk. Many
of our oldest citizens have been seriously
i'll from sudden changes Of weather SO
frequent since last fall and to many the
illness has proved fatal. Persons suffer
ing with lung trouble have been com
PEELED to be extremely careful when ven
turing away from home for any length Of
time. The grippe has caused several
deaths throughout this locality during
the past winter.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ezekiel
Fitzgerald caught fire at about 8 o'clock
on Wednesday night, and for while a
serious confagration was threatened. The
fire was first discovered between the
weather boarding and the plastering and
only by the prompt action Of the family
was the building saved, the blaze being
stubborn one to combat and also quite
difficult to reach by those persons COM
prising small bucket brigade. Only
slight damage resulted, owing to a timely
discovery and subsequent prompt action.
Damage $40 to building
Edna, the four year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Daniels, died on
Saturday last after brief illness, the
child having had severe attack Of
measels on Monday gradually grew worse
until death ensued. Edna was bright
and interesting child, and was loved by
all who knew her. Her funeral was held
on Tuesday at 1.30 o'clock, and was very
largely attended, Rev., George P. Jones
conducting the services and interment
was made at Emanuel Cemetery near