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Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20
CHESAPEAKE CITY

Harry Howard was in Philadelphia last
week.
George N. Bennett visited Philadelphia
Wednesday.
Miss Carrie Wright visited Philadel-
phia Friday.
Miss Belle NJ. Joyce spent Thursday in
Philadelphia.
Miss Alice Perry was in Philadelphia
last Thursday.
Miss Elsie Karsner visited Elkton
friends last week.
Parker Nowland fell from tree and
dislocated his shoulder.
Miss Rose Cough, Of Baltimore, is Wis
iting Mrs. John Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Brady visited Phil
adelphia on Thursday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Wooley, visited
Philadelphia last Thursday.
Thomas Price, of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with his family here.
William G. Bryan, of Wilmington, vis-
tied relatives in town Friday.
Edward Biddle, Jr., of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with friends here.
Children's Day was observed in the NJ.
E. Church last Sunday evening.
The regular dance at Spa Spring Park
will be held next Monday evening.
The steamer "Richard Willing" will
make her first daylight trip to-day.
Hugh Caldwell is spending few days
with his mother near Port Deposit.
Mr.. William Pryor, of Wilmington, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Truss.
Steele Cooling is being entertained by
his parents, Capt. and Mrs. z. C. Cooling.
Mrs. NJ. E. Freeman is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. George Padley, of Cecil
ton.
Charles Flintham, of Middle Neck, Wis
tied William Harriott during the past
week.
Miss May Bungard. OF Rising Sun, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Bun
gard.
Carroll Bristow, OF Baltimore, is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bristow.
Mr.. John Kirk had several of his ribs
broken by falling down the hatchway ON
his barge.
Miss Ethel Ellison, of St. Augustine,
was the guest of friends here during the
past week.
Mrs. H. n. Manlove and Mrs. Delphos
Price visited Mrs. ]. A. Boulden one day
last week.
Mr.. Taylor, OF Baltimore, is spending a
few days with his sister, Mrs. Byron
Bouchelle, Jr.
Mr.. Richard Bryan, of Stafford Court
House, Va, has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Waitman Smithers.
Mrs. Thomas Wright and daughter,
Miss Mamie, are enjoying trip on the
vessel with Capt. Wright.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Sherden, was quite badly burned
by spilling carbolic acid on its hands and
face.
Mrs. Emma Willis left Saturday for
Ashpole, N. c., where she will spend the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. w.
Stevens.
Our local ball team played game with
Bethel on Saturday and were defeated by
a score of to 2, eleven innings being
played.
The International Sunshine Society
will hold necktie and stock bazaar on
Thursday, June 25th. in Franklin Hall.
The public should patronize this order as
they are doing good work among the
poor and sick.
MIR. Richard Bryan, of Virginia, for
mer resident OF this town, has been the
guest of friends in and near town this
week after an absence OF forty years. He
had been attending the commencement
exercises OF Dickinson College, where he
graduated in 1843.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20
IF YOUR EYES ARE
TROUBLING YOU

n any way, or if You suffer any headache
that you cannot account for, consult the
well-knownand reliable Optical Specialiat
E. I. ALPER. have the very best faci-
lities for the purpose of determining eye
refraction. l have followed this profess
sion all my life time; my vast experience
is at your service. l will gladly exam
inc your eyes by the latest improved
methods absolutely free of all charges
Special attention given to school children.
l recommend glasses only when needed
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20
New Tuberculosia Hospital

Work is progressing at the new tuber.
culosis hospital at the grounds OF the
Delaware State Hospital for the Insane
at Farnhurst. Should the plumbers re-
turn to work the contract can be CON-
pleted within week. The work of
screening the windows to prevent the es-
cape OF patients of that department will
be completed in 10 days and nothing re-
mains other than the work of the plum
bers,::which can be finished within four
days,
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20
BOHEMIA MANOR

Mrs. Julius Clayton spent Saturday in
Philadelphia.
Miss Lenora Lake has returned from a
lengthy visit to Wilmington friends.
Misses Helen Ellison and Helen Spear
spent four days of last week in Elkton.
Miss Maud Hague, of Elkton, is spend
ing this week with Mrs. julius Clayton.
Miss Elizabeth Irving, of 'Fitler
Mansion" Town Point. has been enter
tanning Philadelphia friend.
The sale of the personal property of
the late Alonza Boulden was well at
tended Oil Tuesday and good prices real.
lied.
The TRANSCRIPT $1.00 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20

Please read the following Extract OF the Law
"That on all taxes paid before the
first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum; on all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum on all taxes paid during the
month Of December there shall be no
abatement whatever and ON all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January next
ensuing five per centum thereof shall be
added thereto"
ALSO, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
As my time as Collector will expire on
July lst, 1908, and as | am compelled to
make settlement with the Levy Court.
all persons who have not paid their taxes
for the year 1902. will be proceeded
against BY law as provided by the Court,
as l canffot wait any longer
T. e. HURN.
Collector Of Taxes for 81. Georges Hundred.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20

The TRANSCRIPT $1.00 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20
REDUCED RATES 70 LAKEWOOD, N. =.

For the benefit of those desiring to at
tend the meeting of the Association of
General Secretaries of the Y. M. C. A., of
North America. at Lakewood, N. Y;
June 10Th to 22d, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company win sell round-trip tickets
III Lakewood and return from all stations
on its lines, June 10Th and 18th, good to
return until June 23d, inclusive, at rate
Of single fare round trip.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-20

To treat sprain bathe in as hot water
as can be. borne, for from Is to 20 min
utes, renewing as it cools. Then wiring
a piece of flannel out of boiling water,
bind round the sprained part, cover with
a piece of oiled sick, and renew when it
gets cool.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11
WARNING.

whereas petition signed by more than thirty
legal voters Of the City of Barre has been ure-
sehted 70 the Mayor, praying that a special
meeting q the legal voters be called at as early
date as practicable, for the purpose 81 acting
On the second article mentioned herein The
third article herein is Inserted in accordance
with q vote taken at a meeting 81 me Cits.
Council held November ID, 1893.
Therefore the legal voters OF the CITY OF Barre
are hereby notified and warned to meet ln the
City Hal at z 20 O'Clock on the evening az Nom
day, November 10th, 1908. for the piirpose II
acting upon the following business;
Eirst-To choose a Moderator 10 govern said
meeting.
second-"To see il the legal voters Of the
City Of Barre viii vote to pay 10 vi II Ouinlen
his claim for taxes uniustly and illegally col-
leeted from him for the years 1880. 1905 1901 and
Ihird-To see what action. il any. the CITY
VIII take IN farthering the project 81 an exhibit
q Barre granite a. the st. Louis Exposition, to
be held in 1901
Eourth-Io do any other proper business.
Dated a the City Of Barre, Vt, this an day
Of November 1902
J. HENRY JACKSON. Mayor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11

TO RENT-Yery desirable tenements, corner
Summer street and Keith Ave. Contain and 6
rooms each, one mp and other down stairs VIII
rent to right parties. Inquire Of D. A. Perry
Real Estate Agency. ls0tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
EsTATE oF IovINA "a RI-anrI

The undersigned, have been appointed by the
Hon Probate Court for the distTictof Washing
ton Commissioners. co receive examine and
adjust al claims and demands Of ali persons
against the estate u Lovina a. Bugbee. late of
the City Of Barre in said District deceased
and ali claims exhibited in offset thereto here
by give notice that We win meet for the purposes
aforesaid 81 the office Of II. q. WOrthen. in the
City Of Barre ia said District, on the 2fst dav ii
November and 18th day Of April next, from
one O'Clock r. NJ until four O'Clock r NJ each
Of said days. and that six months from the 2gth
day Of October, a. d. 1908 is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims 10 Us for examination and allowance
Dated at the City of Barre this An dav Of
Il pyefnbeT. a. u. 1868.
II Q. M0RTHENi I Commissioner
ID. ~ TOWN, commissioners
We'd Nov. 4-fl-ls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11

TO RENT-0ne nice tenement Of six rooms
one Of five, one Of four and one OF three rooms.
Electric lights steam heat, hot water. Apply
at b d. Tomasi store, corner Of North Main
and Seminary streets. 123tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11

Brazil is as large IS Europe and as
fertile as Java. Peru and Bolivia
would each make two Of France. yene-
zueia nearly three Colombia Is 50 per
cent bigger than Austria-Hungary
Ecuador is larger than tile United
Kingdom proper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11
Travellers RAILWAY GUIDE.
Central vermont railroad.


trains leaving Barre for white River juno
ton. Hoston. New York and all intervening
points 3s M, II M and 1901 q n. Local
train for " hite River Junction ana windsor
and intermediates stations leaves at 800 ,. "a: )
Trains leave Barre for Burlington ~ Al
bans Rouaes Point and OgdenspurE At $50
4 n. and 05, $50 and 1901 am. Trains con-
meet al Essex for points on Rutland road ana
the $40 connects with New York train TOT
Montreal and points west leaves Barre a.
sos, $40 and IL IN. a., ~
ror WfiIinmstOwn leave Barre l'23 anu SOY
.. n. Leave WILLIAMSBURG st 7.2O >. m. ana
$50 p. N.
Montpelier y Wells River Railroad,
Commencing June ~, 1905
Trains leave Barre for wells River. con-
heating vt that point wife trains going both
north and south, at 80 q m l2.4o ana DID p
nj T1le II. As train connects With train f0I Bos-
ton. ana north for Lisbon, LittletOni kaDyMns
and Lancaster, ais0 with Montreal express. and
the SO and 3I5 trains with st. Johnspury
trains. /. On
trains leave Barre for Montpelier 81 7.so
1000 4. M, f245, 3.i5, 40 and $50 p. M
Electric Street Railway.
Cars leave square in Barre for Montpelier 3
is minutes Of and Is minutes past the honI
leave Montpelier for Barre on the hour AND
half hour until 40 p. MID
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11
B0ARDERS WANTED.
LOST AND FOUND.

LOsT--A pocket-book, containing sum Of
money and papers valuable only to the owner,
on the 90 train between N0rthied and Barre.
Finder notify Levi Bianchi Northheld Nt, and
ia rewarded 20itB
FOUND-A Masonic charm. Owner can az
this Office. l9itf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11

tenement of six rooms besides hath-r0am,
closets, etc, on Forsyth Place. Hot and cold
water. Inquire Of S. H. Forsyth. No. Brook
street, or Forsyth & Ingram. foot Of West
street S. II. Forsyth. i66d
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11

TO RENT =. Good large store at corner of
Main and Seminary streets. Apply at b. ID.
Tomasi's grocery store. 47tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

THE TIMES win publish Wants, Lost and
Found, For Sale, To Let etcs--sh0rt advertise
ments- At the rate 81 four lines for twenty-five
cents for the first insertion and five cents for
each subsequent Insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-11

FOR SALE-Niee hay course and fine,
secured without a drop Of rain on it. Apply TO
Z. Carleton p Highland Avenue. isstf
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
a TALE OF "A. a MOUSE.
CHAPrER 1.

Say! what q big lot Of commotion:
enc little, Insignificant mouse can
cause when the signs are just right
and he makes up his mind to do So.
The Record gang had q bit Of expert,
elGe in this line, the other night;
AL three the Elderly Party, the
Anzeiger Man and the Devil retired
at the usual hour and we're soon OBJ
liyious to all the troubles Of this
world and sweetly dreaming. The Ell
sderly Party dreamt he was awakened
one night by a great commotion OUT
side, and on going to the. door found
the street filed BY big crowd which
NAre pushing and showing one another
while struggling TO get In the Office to
pay their subscription. The Anzeiger
Man had visions Of dear old Bavaria,
where the cows give fermented craps
juice and the liquid ia the running
streams is hop tea. The DEVILS
dreams were varied. His mental Wis.
ion covered the deeds Of Brian Boru
and the other great Hil,ernians Of his
maternal ancestry. Then the scene
changed and he had made three
strikes sapa spares III nquick sue
cession, osef Frank Otis bowling
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21

mischief; but, after thinking the mat
ter over, Harry concluded that their
going away was "good riddance to bad
rubbish" So they'll departed, having
made successfuligrab at the cars as
the train went through the yards at a
rate of about fifteen miles an hour.
Wednesday, postofice inspector
was in town looking for one Of the
five toughs. The man is pal of the
person arrested in Bismarck charged
with raising a money order from $8 to
$50. The inspector says the man he
is after bought the order at Fargo and
sent it to the man under arrest in Bis
marck, the word ''six'' being changed
by having "ty" added to it. The men
could not get the order cashed in Bis
marck, and so they scratched out the
Ety." Then they couldn't get 1t
cashed because 1t had been mu tilated.
Evidently the twain are not profess
sonals in that branch Of the thief
line
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
THE STATE FAIR.

The North Dakota State Fair,
which will be held at Mandan Sept.
%, 80 and Oct. l, promises to be bet
ter and larger than ever. The pre-
MUM list, which has just been issued,
shows considerable increase in pre-.
miums for all kinds OF live stock, farm
produce and dairy products, and the
management is making special efforts
to increase the display In these lines.
New buildings are being erected to
accommodate these exhibits, and ev-
cry branch of industry in the slate
will receive inducements to exhibit.
The large increase in the population
In the western part o: the state will
bring big crowd to the fair this year,
andlt is hoped to make the exhibi-
tion as beneficial Is possible.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
the time stated the church at Dale
has been renovated and new oarnS
built; during that time the church AT

the time stated the church at Dale
has been renovated and new oarnS
built; during that time the church at
Winchester has been constructed and
paid for, and during that time the
church at Linton has been COM
menced, with present prospects chat
1t will be completed and paid for this
present fall. Since this pastOratc be-
gan many have been added to the
church at all points; large conKrega-
tions have attended his ministry
without Interruption; prayer meet.
inys have been sustained, the ED-
worth League established, and the
church brought into good repute
among all classes. BeneYolences have
been met. and this largely through
our PASTORS energy and self-sacrince.
In view Of these facts, in view Of
the fact that Sunday schools are In a
tiouriShing condition at all points, III
view OF our belief that Mr.. Lemeyy's
work is not yet completed In t.l:i
field, we cordially invite his return to
this field another year.
Further, we desire at this fourth
quarterly conference to express our
lively appreciation of our presid ing
elders preaching and administration.
Mr.. Burns sermons have been power
full. indeed, and have struck the
hearts Of the people Of this county
Business men, professional men ara
peop!e OF all classes, whether COM ct.
eG with our church or not, welcome
the Sabbatls when hc' is annOu need
to preach to our people. May he be-
spared To visit this charge for years
to come.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
printed in our county papers and
spread on the records of the quarterly
conference. 5.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
LINTON VS.. NAPOLEON.

s The baseball boys Of. Linton went
over to Napoleon last Tuesday, and
played . game of ;ball with the
Bonapartes. winni9k from the. latter.
BY . score Of tiiteen to ten quarts
runs, We mean. There was nothing
Sensational" In the play, although
the boys aySthat their battery Pitch
er Wilkinson and Catcher Acheson, Of
Dale-did mighty good work Young
Acheson was q stranger to most folks
here, but those who saw the game say
that he's all right. He is q son-in-law
OF Mr.. and Mrs. s. q. Scott, his wife
having been Miss Alta Scott, a sister
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
HELEN Commons DEATH.

In letter from Miss Edna +. Con-
nor, dated Colorado Springs, Aug.
l1th, that lady writes feelingly Of the
death Of her adopted daughter. And
no more devoted foster.mother ever
existed than Miss Connor has been to
the little girl who has just been taken
from herr
"My dear little girl was wonderfully
patient and bright to the last, and she
was the most unselfish child ever
saw. All who saw her spoke OF her
love for me as unusual. Weswere all
the world to each other; but God, in
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS.

At. the Methodist Episcopal quar-
terly conference held at Linton, Aug.
1lth, 1908, the following resolutions
we're unanimously, adopted:
WHEREAS, The Rev.. A. Lemery,
pastor of Linton charge, North Da-
kOta conference, has, daring the past
two years and six months, .labored in
this field with singular fidelity, wir.
ming to the church many members
and friends. We therefore desire to
hereby express our appreciation of
Mr.. Lemery and his work. During
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
alley. There was peace, quiet and
gentle slumber in the news factory.

geltle sumner IN the news factory.
Nsp 80 s,;S
CHAPTER II.
5 But bark! there is a noise like a
snare drum rampant. All awaken,
A mouse is at work, and making
enough noise to rattle the windows.
Patience soon ceases to be a virtue,
and shoes, the DEVILS alto horn and
divers soda-water bottles are heaved
In the direction of the noise, with
intent to scare away the intruder,
But in vain. The mouse ceases work
.ssbit; and then resumeA with renewed
syigor. lamp is lighted, and the
factory force, on hands and knees, go
searching for the enemy, the Anzeiger
Man making sundry unparliamentary
remarks In the deep, basso- -profundo
Of the fatherland. The cup
board, ice-bOx, trunk, the table,
etc, etc, are moved, but neither
mouse nor mouse hole can be found.
ssSassSs
CHAPrER M.
Well, to shorten the story, that
dod.gasted, measly, little critter kept
everybody awake from II O'Clock un-
tia Finally an ideahit the Devil, and
shlthim hard. Lets look insiide Of the
cupboard said he. AL arose again
and the cupboard door was opened.
The mystery was solved. There sal
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21

9J II you want to borrow money.
on real estate, Call and see me. gou
will be satisfied with your deal. Cifas,
IS. LANE Linton, N. ID. 4
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21

Z Is =
of Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Adsit.- The
boys also cay that Mr.. Ellsworth did
some good playing on second base.,
Tlatis second base was his position;
but he took 'em In all over the field
when necessary. Wilkinson, as usual,
was entirely reliable: as pitcher, The
Record would have given table of
the game; but the boys were kept SO
busy by their entertainers that none
of them mad time to copy, the score
from the score-bo0k.
One thing the Linton lads are all
agreed upon, which is that the Napo-
leon folks did their level best as enter
tainers.
A dance was given in the evening,
at which every body who attended en-
joyed himself thoroughly.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21

love and wisdom, decided that we
should be parted tor a time. But I
hope to be worthy to meet her in
eternity. Words cannot do justice to
her loveliness."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
HARD CITIZENS.

.g-.
A gang Of five toughs that had been
hired by Cook & Kinds, the N p. con-
tractors, got: up last Saturday night
when the other workmen were asleep
aud cut and slashed several, s,valiies be-
longing to workmen, presumably look.
ing for something to steal. The men
had worked only . day or %. They
were evidently members of the hobo
class, and didn't want to work. They
left camp Sunday evening or Monday
morning, coming to Linton, and here
boarded q Milwaukee box.car for a
trip down the line. The trainmen
chased them out once or twice. at
first It was intended by Harry Nc.
Lean, Cook s. Kinds bsokkeeper, to
swear. out q complaint against the
men charging them with malicious
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1903-08-21
EAM0NS COUNTY RECORD.
BY D. r. sTREETER
Linton, North Daacsta.
Pioneer Journal Of the County.

Tho Record is entered at the Linton POST
Office as second-clASS matter. q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
WHEAT MARKET SHOWS ADVANCING TENDENCY o.
OPEN Nc ST ron G
Prices Generally Advanced a Frac-
ton on an Active and Rising
Market.
Coalers Advanced and There Was
Considerable Trading in Stocks
Of the Reading Road.

J q q ! L. 7. ) III
y New York, May 5.--Prices advanced a fraction
al around on light opening dealings The gain
IN delaware & Hudson reached d point and the
coalers centrally showed signs OF strength Cana
dian Pacific was up N Kansas (, sTeYas me
ferred declined y .a.s. Ts*F ~ -
The market was active during the first hour
pnI the demond was well fed and prices did not
advance notably above the sopeni,1e, level Della
ware & Hudson reacted 81 and then allied a
point. Canadian Pacific got a point above last
n ana Leather preferred rose 1 Pump LIZ
The market stiffened but the only new gains
reaching a. point amongst prominent stocks were
III ST. Fam, North Western, Louisville & Nash
we and St. Lonis Southwestern preferred,
when sa1nedl to v. There was active demand
Tor International Paper stocks, the common ris-
ing 2ss and the preferred 9. q IS
Ga1ns OF too We're made by International
rower, sioss Sheffield Steel, Evansville 4 Terre
Haute preferred, Toledo, st. Louis & Western,
Louis 7s;,.T-iS y d. =
Large blocks Of Reading were bought lifting a
SHARP traction. The other coalers are not bene-
flied by its rise. Lackawanna reacted 4 and
rallied 2 and Delaware & Hudson was at the
lowest. Some OF the transcontinental stocks hard
ened all additional fraction but they did not hold.
Colorado & Southern second preferred advanced 1
and Linseed preferred 31a Toledo, st. Louis
q Western preferred and Iowa Central preferred
declined 1.
kansas & Texas preferred and Reduction and Re-
fning.
New York May 5.-Dullness was the chief
ators realized whei, they. could but the demand
was So nat that but little stock changed hands.
Watson & Co., Chamber of Commerce, Mime
apolis. -. -.
Prices settled gradually to lower level but at
or slightly below last nights level the trading
diminished to nominal proportions. The only
to DECLINE afun point below last
preferred rose 2A. Chicago Terminal preferred
and Lead lost about point. The closing was
dull and heavy. .ss~. !
Bonds were steady at noon
The closing figures are bid.