Middletown transcript., 1901-02-09
TOWNSEND NEWS BUDGET


Mrs. Samuel Townsend is quite sick
with Lagrippe.
Mr.. William P. Wilson has been quite
sick for several days.
Mr.. Archie Finley, OF Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his mother
Messrs. Alex and John Montgomery,
Of Fieldsboro, visited here on Sunday.
Misses Lizzie Disch and Nina Scott
spent Saturday in Smyrna and Leipsic
Misses Mamie and Annie Carey, Of
Blackbird, visited here on Saturday even
ing.
Miss Nettie Smith is spending some
time with Mrs T. J. Hodson, at Sassa-
fras.
Mr.. William Pinder and family, Of
Smyrna, spent Sunday with G. E. Pinder
and family.
Miss Elizabeth Hopkins, of Middle
town, is being entertained at the resi-
dence of G. E. Pinder.
Miss Mollie Lyman, of Middletown,
was IN attendance at the funeral of Mrs.
Mary Hess, as was also friends and rela-
tives from New Castle, McDonough, Odessa
and Sassafras.
Mrs. Harvey Naylor was taken ill quite
suddenly on Monday morning, but is
said to be somewhat better at this writ
ing. Mrs. Naylor is daughter of Mrs.
James Downey, Of Middletown.
Mr.. Harvey Daniels has opened bar
Der shop at his home on Gray street
where he will be pleased to see his many
friends. Mr.. Daniels is fully equipped
to carry on first-class business and hav-
ing gained experience in Wilmington,
during the last year or two, he is now
considered as being truly an adept at the
business.
Ella FARRELL a colored woman was ar
rested on the charge Of theft preferred
by Miss Mary Belts, young school
teacher at the "Levels' school near here
1t was shown that Ella had suddenly dis
appeared while working at the home of
Miss Belts and that purse and an amount
of money also went at the same time. The
accused woman in default Of bail was
sent to New Castle Jail.
The recent cold snap made skating a
most enjoyable pass time at Harman's 3
pond, and many enthusiasts have indul-
ged in the sport since last Wednesday.
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safe depth of ice over them, but some
snow had to be swept off to make the
sport heartily enjoyable A few devotee's g
provided with snow schovels in addition
to their skates went quite distance on
the lake, skating as they shoveled. This
greatly helped the sport.
Rev. George P. Jones delivered very
interesting sermons, at both the morn
ing and evening service last Sunday.
After his discourse in the evening, the
usual revival work was resumed, and the
altar became quite well filled at this
| meeting. Rev. Mr.. Jones is greatly as
sisted by his many co-workers, and the
meetings are proving very helpful to all
interested. They will be resumed on
next Sunday evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Frank Hess was
held at this place on Thursday afternoon.
Rev. George P. Jones conducted the SER
vices. Mrs. Hess left a husband and
four children, there being three daughters
and son. She was Az years of age and
had been i'll long time bearing her suf-
ering with Christian fortitude Her
father is the venerable, Edward Atwell,
Of Sassafras, Nd. The pail bearers were
George Atwell, of Kennedyville; Louis
Atwell, Of Sassafras; John Atwell and P.
S. Daniels of Townsend Impressive
services were conducted at the M. E.
Church and very largely attended. In
terment was made at Townsend cemetery.
State Councillor King made Townsend
Council, No. II, Jr. 0. Q. A. M. an off
cial visit on Friday evening, and made
very interesting address. Messrs. A.
NJ. Mackey, w. A. Scott, W. 2. Knotts,
A. ]. Lyman, 7. ]. Hodgson, w. @.
Money and other popular members of
the order also addressed the assemblege
of lodgemen in manner that elicted
much attention and favorable comment.
After the meeting Turkey supper was
served and heartily enjoyed by the many
present. At late hour the boys departed
and the merriest slogan of the members
for the evening was ''Come again soon
boys",