Middletown transcript., 1903-05-16

his been beautified with a fresh coat
o. paint.
100000 Sweet Potato Plants for sale.
E. ]. STEELE, Florist,
Middletown, Del.
In another column ofto-day's issue will
be found the annual statement of the
Hundred.
The Delaware Railroad Company dis
continued the use of the Western Union
telegraph wire Thursday and put its own
lines in service.
Mr.. George Echenhofer has new ad
in to-day's issue. He is buying wool,
and paying the highest market prices for
same. See his ad.
E. 1. Alper, optical specialist, has q
new ad. in this issue. If your eyes are
troubling You give him call, at his resi-
dence on West Main street.
Mr.. 0. NJ. Matthews has large force
of men at work painting the Clayton
house on North Broad street, now occu-
pied by Mr.. Alex. Metten.
Mr.. Joseph Berkman has decided to
add to his stock full line of mems, boys
and chiaren's clothing. See his an
nouncement in another column.
Rev. G. 7. Wyatt, d. D., pastor OF Be.
thesda NJ. E. Church, will preach to-
morrow at 1890 o'clock, from the text,
Lord, what wilt thou have me to dor"
100000 Sweet Potato Plants now ready
to pull, at $l.50 per 1000. Apply to
CHARLES W. FLINTHAM,
Middletown, Del.
Until further notice the Middletown
Public Library will be open on Tuesday
afternoon, from $50 to 5; Saturdayaf
moons, from 3 to 5; Saturday evenings,
from to $50.
The Globe Clothing Store has added
new line of ladies', Misses. and chill
dren's shoes, and invite the ladies to
give them call and inspect their goods.
See their ad. in this issue.
Unclaimed Letters.-The following list
of letters remain unclaimed in the post
Office for the week ending April 3Oth:
Sue Jones, Mrs. Maggis Williams, George
Evertt, w. H. Hahn, w. Ii. Hahn. Pos
tai card)
Bishop Leighton Coleman preached in
st. Anne's Church Sunday evening and
lministered confirmation to a class Of
fur. The attendance was very large and
tie Bishops discourse on "Idolatry"
was interesting and instructive.
The shade trees recently set out along
the walk leading to Forest Cemetery are
p1tting out their green foliage, and from
present indications there will be very lit
tie replanting necessary, asonly fewsof
the large number appear to be dead.
few weeks ago complaints were num-
erous about too much rain. Now it is too
dry and fears are being expressed shat
vegetation will suffer. 1t does seem as
though the weather, like some other
things, cannot strike "a happy medium"
Mr.. Charles P. Cochran left at this Of
flee on Tuesday several stocks of wheat
which measured A inches, and from
what we can learn of others who have
looked various other fields, Mr.. Cochran
has the largest wheat in this section. 1t
was grown at Cochran Grange"
The Juvenile Minstrels returned Mon
day night, and the Opera House was well
filed and the program very good one.
Manager Suydam is making an effort to
book nothing but frst-class companies,
and our people will undoubtedly show
their appreciation Of bis efforts by turn
ing out to such shows as he may secure.
Miss Mary Hutchin and her pupils gave
delightful musical recital in the New
Century Club Room Saturday afternoon
The program which was rendered prin-
cipally by the juvenils was most inter-
esting one, and Miss Hutchin can justly
feel proud of her pupils and their pro-
gress. Space will not permit us to give
the program in full.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Erdeavor of Forest Presbyterian
Church, meets every Sunday evening at
6.45 o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to everybody. The topic for to-
morrow is 'The lad with the loaves and
fishes" John 6:9-11. Miss Mary Roth
we'll, leader { A union meeting with
the Juniors A full attendance is de-
sired.
The editor of an exchange claims that
his town has three of the stingiest men
on record. The first will not drink as
much water as he wants unless it comes
from neighbor's well. The second for
bids any Of his family writing any but a
small hand, as it is waste of ink to
make large letters. The third stops the
clock at night to save wear and tear of
machinery. All of them refuse to take Q
newspaper on the ground that it is such a
strain on the spectacles to read.
w lille HliIldiu hdWicy was iCtuIhibk
to his home in Thoroughfare Neck from
the Odessa Creamery, Friday, part of the
harness broke loose, and in attempting
to fix it, the horses started up throwing
him to the ground. Both wheels passed
over his body and his head barely es-
capped being stomped by the horses boofs.
The horses quickened their pace to mad
rush down toward Collins Beach, finally
breaking themselves loose. One of the
animals ran into trench and killed IT.
self
The funeral of Mrs. Annie Katherine
Leatherberry took place Saturday after
noon and was largely attended. Services
were conducted by her pastor, the Rev.
G. T. Wyatt, assisted by Rev. F. H.
Moore, d. D., of the Forest Presbyterian
Church. The tributes of flowers from
her relatives and friends we're numerous
and beautiful. A large cortage followed
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