Middletown transcript., 1903-12-05
Local News.

Box, No. 32l.
We are offering great Bargains in Coat
The whole stock is reduced.
Mrs. G. w. PETERSON.
Full line Of Fresh Groceries at E.
INGRAM's.
FOR RENT.-A desirable 7-room dwell
ing on North Broad street. Possesio
given Immediately. Apply at
THIS OFFICE.
Until further notice the Middletowl
Public Library will be open on Tuesda
and Saturday afternoons from $50 t.
5, and Saturday evenings, from to $50
Large stock of Misses and Children
Coats to 60 at half price. $40 coats fo
S.. Call and see the Bargains.
MIS-. G.. w. PETERSON.
HOUSE KEEPER WANTED. - 4
white lady to keep house for a small
family. Apply to
c. W. NIcKERsoS,
kennedyville, Nd
A few of our busy farmers have corr
yet in the field. and unless the weather
moderates they will be compelled to husl
in the cold.
LADIES SUTs.-We can show a fine
assortment of good Cloth, prettily trim
med. Latest style from SIS up.
Mrs. G. W. PETERSON.
Mr.. John E. CHM the local paper
hanger has secured the contract to paper
the new farmhouse occupied By Mr.. Jos
eph Evans near Armstrong; Corner.
During the past few weeks there have
been large number Of fruit trees shipped
10 this vicinity, and many wagon loads
Of peach, pear and plumb trees have
been set out.
There will be a sale ofcakes, pies, bis
cults and candy in the Library Room
next Saturday, December 5th, for the
benefit OF the library. The room will be
open at 2 o'clock P. NJ.
Some OF our young men enjoyed skat-
ing on "SiIver Lake" for the first time
this season during the week. The ice
was about two and one-half inches thick
and afforded great sport for two or three
days.
Don't forget the sale of household
goods etc., at the late residence of Mar
cellus Jones. on South Broad street, this
afternoon at one o'clock. At tile same
time and place the dwelling will he off
cred for sale. See ad. in this issue.
Our line of stoves this season surpass
all Of our former efforts since we entered
the store business, and the prices are
right. If you are going to need anything
in the stove line we can interest you.
All kinds and makes.
j. F. McWHoRrER & SoS.
Unclaimed Letters.-The followilistng
Of letters remain unclaimed in the post
Office for the week ending November 26th:
Mrs. Frances Lance, Mrs. Rachel Post
ley, William Forrest, H. d. Hartman,
George Hin7on, Jefferson johnson, C.
B. Rovapaugh. (twol Henry selor, Will
lie Tunnel, Jos. Yamall.
Stock FOR SALE AND FARM FOR Rent.
Having decided to discontinue farming
on the "R. Albin Cochran Farm" l will
dispose Of the stock and rent the farm to
responsible man. The renter must
purchase the stock now on farm. None
but those desiring to purchase the stock |
need apply. c. NJ. COCHRAN,
Middletown, Del.
When the thermometer gets down to |
~ degrees above zero in this part OF Del |
aware, about the worst cold Of the winter |
has been experienced. The closing days
OF November were marked BY universal |
low range OF the mercury, and for several |
mornings in succession the official tier.
mometers registered below twenty de-
grees above zero.
During the winter Mrs. Kate Naudain
will have erected on North Broad street
a two story frame building. The site
selected is where the small building oc-
cupiedb by William Brinkiey as restaur-
ant now stands. The building will be
21x4S feet in size, and we are reliably
Informed the first floor will be used as a
printing Office.
A large barn, stable and outbuildings
on the farm owned by Capt. Andrew
Woodall, known as the Lnsby Farm,
near Fredericktown, Cecil County, ten
anted by Alexander Wilson, were de-
stroyed by fire last week, together with
their contents. The fire was due to the
bursting OF traction engine which was
operating corn shredder.
WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO
GALL ON retail trade and agents for
house having well estab-
lished business; local territory; straight
salary $40 paid weekly and expense
money advanced; previous experience
unnecessary; position permanent; bu1i-
ness successful. Enclose self-addressed
envelope. Superintendent Travellers. COS
Monon Bldg, Chicago.
On Wednesday night the Epwortb
League OF Bethesda M. E. Church gave
reception to the young converts. A
most delightful evening was spent. The
pastor gave welcome address and there
were several recitations. About $50 the
Company was invited to the dining.room
where refreshments were served, The
young ladies and gentlemen had good !,
lime and the parsonage inmates were de- ,
lighted to have them, and hope they will
return again. +,
"The pupils of the Taylor's Bridge I
public school come forth with high honor :
mention for the month Of November as Z
'eward of the efforts OF their teacher
Miss Gertrude McCrone Of MiddIetown
The names Of those who have attained am !
'verage of 90 per cent. and over ara AZ ,