davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
RURAL SERVICE UNPOPULAR

The question which is at present engag-
ing the attention of officers OF the Post
Office Department and which dwarfs in
interest even the investigations of alleged
scandals in the Department, is the
threatened extinction of country ''gen-
eral" stores and local industries generally
by the rapidly growing rural free delivery
service.
The first step taken by the Department
to remedy the acknowledge evil was the
issuance OF the order discontinuing the
practice of sending to a large number OF
manufacturing concerns and mail order
firms throughout the country daily bulle-
tins containing information regarding the
establishment OF rural routes, their loca.
ton and the names OF the carriers.
The second step will be taken by Post
master General Payne within few DAYS
when he will issue an order calling at.
tention OF the employees Of the rural free
delivery service to that section of the
regulations which prohibits carrier
from acting as agent for any firm.
TIE third step will be taken by the
Postmaster General sometime in the near
future by resembling the order issued
some months ago instructing each post
master to post in conspicuous place in
his Office the names and addresses OF pa
irons along the rural routes branching
out from his headquarters.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
A FEAST OF SINGING

The grandest, most imposing singing
festival ever held in America will be cele-
brated in Baltimore during the week of
June 14th. The greatest opportunity of
almost life time is afforded the citizens
of this Peninsula to hear chorus of over
5000 trained voices from singing associa.
tions all over the Northeastern part Of
America. President Roosevelt, Members
Of his Cabinet, Baron Won Sternburg,
German Ambassador at Washington and
members of his embassy, Diplomatic
Representatives of all foreign nations and
the Governor OF Maryland and his staff
will attend. The Secretary Of the Navy
has ordered two war ships, the Topeka"
and Prairie" to the port of Baltimore
for Saengerfest week, and will likely
send two more.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
TOWNSEND NOTES

Mr.. w. B. Weldon was in Philadel
phia Monday.
Mrs. Harold Whitehouse, of Whining
ton, is in town.
Miss Winnie Price, of Still Pond, Nd,
is visiting Mrs. w. N. Watts.
The examinations of the Townsend
school will be held next week.
Miss Lizzie .Disch has been seriously i'll
this week but is Eow conyalescing
Miss Sallie Hollis spent several days
this week with Mr.. g.. NJ. D. Hart.
Miss Elsie Adelhelm, OF Manayunk,
Pa, visited Miss Ella Maloney this week.
Rev. G. P. Jones and wife, of Whining.
ton, visited friends in Townsend this
week.
Mr.. Homer Lily, of Newark, spent
several days this week with Townsend
friends.
Mr.. Edgar Jones, of near Seaford, Wis
tied his uncle, Mr.. d. B. Jones, OH Wed.
nesday.
A large number of Townsend people
attended the marriage of Miss Beulah
Naylor, near Odessa, Thursday.
The Townsend Epworth League, OF
which Prof. McCabe had been a promi-
nent member, held memorial service
on Friday evening
Rev. ]. ii. Beauclamp delivered an
address to the graduates on Sunday
morning. The commencement has been
postponed until September, owing to the
death of the principal, Ii. K. McCake.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
wARw1cx HArprrrras

Mrs. Jennie GoIdsborough is on the
sick list.
Mra. H. G. Aiken is visiting in viii
mington.
Mrs. Amos Wilson spent Wednesday
in Elkton.
osie Evans, Of near Townsend, spent
Sunday in town.
Mr.. T. Bayard Vinyard is confined to
his room with measles.
Mr.. G. III. Hayden, OF Wilmington,
was in town Wednesday.
Divine service at the NJ. P. Church to-
morrow at 1880, Rev. w. D. Litsinger,
pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. John III. M. Garner are
on short visit to Wilmington and Pllila-
delphia.
Mr.. Harry Pensil, of Chesapeake City,
was the guest OF friends in town Saturday
and Sunday.
Prof. Guy johnson, OF Elkton. has
been the guest of friends in town during
the past week.
Mr.. Albam Marsh has accepted a posi-
tion as clerk in the general store of Mrs.
Sallie Gunkel.
Edward Lynch, of Philadelphia, was
the guest OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
7. c. Lynch, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Merritt were en-
tertained at the home Of Mrs. Arabella
Piser near town Sunday.
The ladies of the M. P. Church held
strawberry and ice cream festival last
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday even
ings.
Miss Emma L. Vinyard was among the
First District ladies to take the teachers
examination in Elkton on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
cEcILToN sIFTINGs

Miss Clara Manlove is on the sick lis
at this writing.
Frank Jamison, of Wilmington, il
the guest of relatives in town.
Children's Day services will be held ir
the NJ. E. Church next Sunday.
Messrs. Fred Hoover and George Boyles
we're in Chestertown on Saturday.
Miss Lille Pierce has returned from
visiting friends in Chesapeake City.
Jacob Metz, of Chesapeake City, visited
his cousin, George Richards, Saturday.
Victor Jones, of Chester, Pa, was the
guest Of his uncle, Mark Vinyard, last
week.
Preston Shallcross, of Philadelphia,
visited his grandfather, Thomas P. Jones,
this week.
Miss Minnie Messick and brother, Ar
temus, attended the commencement at
Dover this week.
Mrs. S. P. Lusby spent few days OF
the past week with her mother, Mrs.
Wills, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Albert Davis and son have re-
turned to their home in Baltimore after
visiting relatives in town.
Miss Edith Anderson has been visiting
her cousins, Misses Blanche and Penola
VanBuskirk, of Baltimore.
DIR. and Mrs. William A. Pierce, of
Germantown, Pa, have been the guests
OF his sister, Mrs. James II. Pierce.
Mrs. William Taylor and children have
returned home after spending sometime
with relatives in Virginia and Baltimore.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
DEER PARK HOTEL, DEER PARK, MD.

Swept by mountain breezes, $500 fee
above sea level. Absolutely free from
malaria, hay fever and mosquitoes
Reached without change of cars from al
principal cities via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. Every modern convenience
Rooms en- suit with private baths. Elec.
trio Lights, Long Distance Telephone,
Elevator, Turkish Baths, Swimming
Pools, Golf Links, Tennis Courts, Bow.
ling Alleys, Magnificent Drives, Com.
plete Livery Service. Annapolis Naval
Academy Band. Hotel remodeled with
additional conveniences and renovated
throughout. All cottages have been
taken for the season. Open from June
goth to September 30th.
For rates and information address w.
E. Burwell, Manager, Deer Park, Gar
rett County, Nd
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
BOHEMIA MANOR ITEMS

Mr.. Charles Ellison spent Monday in
Philadelphia.
Miss Ethel Ellison spent this week
with Chesapeake City friends.
Miss Bessie Rhodes, of Chesapeake
City, is the guest of Mrs. A. Spear.
Miss Helen Spear, Of Earleville, is being
entertained by Miss Helen Ellison.
Mr.. William Berry spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. Julian Jones, in Kennedy
vile.
Mrs. George Lofand, of Chestertown,
was a recent visitor to her sister, Mrs.
Frederick Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pyle were the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. George
Benson, of Earleville, on Wednesday.
Miss Edythe B. Willis, of Chesapeake
City, and Messrs. Pie and Jones, OF Della
ware College, Newark, were entertained
by Miss Effie Berry on Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
ORIGINATED IN THE SOUTH

"The beautifulcustom ofdecor-
ating the graves Of the soldiers
who were killed in the Civil War
originated in the South. The
women of Dixie conceived the
idea of strewing flowers on the
last resting places of the heroic
men who fought for the Confed-
eracy and died for the Lost Cause.
The North. has its Decoration
Day, when the graves of the men
who wore the blue, are adorned
with floral tributes. The South
has its Memorial Day, or, rather
memorial days, and in some cases
the day on which the exercises
are held commentaries some
stirring event in the war be-
tween the States. For instance,
June 9th has been for many years
Memorial Day in Petersburg, Va.
where the bodies Of thousands
of Confederate soldiers are bur-
led. On June 9th, 1865, an at
tack was made unexpectedly on
that city by a large force of Fed
eral cavalry. The attacking
party was held in check by a de.
tachment of citizen soldiery until
reinforcements could be hurried
to the scene by General Lee.
In that engagement a number of
the citizen defenders of Peters
burg were slain. Last Saturday
was Memorial Day at Winchester,
va, and the fact that 5000 per-
sons too'x part in the exercises
attests the love and admiration
Ia which the Southern people
hold the heroes who died for the.
South. Baltimore San.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
If YOUR EYES ARE
TROUBLING YOU

any way, or If you suffer any headache
that you cannot account for, consult the
well-known and reliable Optical SpeciaIiat
E. I. ALPER. I 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. 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., 1903-06-13
sAssAfRAs ITEMS


The Galena bank is now nearly ready
for business.
Wheat harvest is expected about ths
10th of June in Kent County.
Preston Shallcross. Of Philadelphia, ii
visiting his uncle, Mr.. Jacob 7. Shall
cross.
Mrs. John F. Ernest entertained heI
sister, Miss Bessie Gunkel, of Warwick
on Wednesday.
The local team played and defeated the
Colts professionals on Saturday afternoon
by score Of % to IL.
Children's Day will be observed in the
old historic brick NJ. E. Church to-mor
row evening, June l4tb.
Mrs. Raymond Thornly and son visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nc.
Intire, of Galena on Wednesday.
Edward Harris, of Rising Sun, won
the silver medal in the tennis tournament
at the Jacob Tome Institute last week.
Bel Air has been selected as site for
the encampment of the Maryland Ma
tional Guards during ten days in July.
Mr.. Stephen Boyer, of Middletown.
was entertained several days last week
by his nephew, Stephen Boyer, near
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Biggs, of near
Chesapeake City, were the guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Johnston,
on Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Stephens and daughter,
of Blackston Cross Roads, were the
guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Johnston, on Friday and Saturday last.
Rev. Giles B. Cook, rector of st. Mary's
P. E. Church, of North East, has been
appointed, by Bishop Adams, dean of
northern convocation of the diocese of
Easton.
Alexander w. McNamee, of North
East, will command the new steamer
Lord Baltimore OF the Ericsson Line,
which was launched last week at Will
mington.
The annual services and reunion were
held in Old Drawers Presbyterian
Church near Odessa on Sunday last and
quite number from lower Kent passed
through Sassafras to attend the services.
The 35th annual convention Of the
Diocese of Easton assembled in Emanuel
Chestertown, last week was
most enjoyable affair. Bishop Adams
said it was the best convention they have
had for fifteen years.
Capt. Andrew Woodall, Of Georgetown,
passed through Sassafras on Wednesday
evening in company with his nephew,
Mr.. Woodall and Mr.. R. Reeding, of
Georgetown. Captain Woodall was ON
bis return from Cambridge where he had
been looking after his freight steamer be-
ng built there.
The marriage of Miss Emma Johns,
,ne of our most popular young ladies, to
Mr.. Joseph H. Lane, young business
nan Of Philadelphia, took place on Mon-
lay, June LIST, at the residence of her
lister, Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Mellick, l74l |
North 10th street, Philadelphia. 1t was
! beautiful wedding. The house was
decorated with June roses and potted |
,lants. Immediately after the ceremony |
reception was held after which Mr..
md Mrs. Lane left for Atlantic City |
where they spent their honeymoon. We
wish this young couple much happiness.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
KrDDrrrowN, DEL, JUNE IS, 1908.
FORESTRY AND FOREST FIRES

FORESTRY AND FOREST FIRES
aNew York and the New Eng
land States have recently had ex
amples of the destruction fores1
fires can cause which they vii
not care to have repeated soon
The dry weather, careless hre
lighters and the heedlessness OF
years have all combined during
the past few weeks to make this
lesson impressive. Many square
miles of virgin forests have been
burned over, millions OF feet OF
valuable timber destroyed and
damage done to the protection OF
water sources which it will need
ageneration to repair. And only
timely rains and not human fore
sight prevented greater destruc-
ton.
"The only benefit which can
come from this conditionof things
is the lesson it will teach the
States in guarding against a rep
etition of these fires. The worst
damage done has occurred in
Maine and New York. The for
mer State has no forestry pre-
serve laws, while the latter has,
but the harm done in New York
will probably be as great as in
Maine, and it would have been
greater had it not been for the
efforts of private persons. This
would seem to argue some radi-
cal defects in New York's fores-
try laws, and the criticisms
awakened by the enforcement of
those laws is further proof of the
need of radical change in the
laws or the method of enforce
ment.
'Itis encouraging to know that
the National Forestry Bureau
will, during the present Summer,
make a scientific and exhaustive
investigation into the causes of
and the remedies for these forest
fires. Such an investigation is
amply justified by the immense
annual loss from this cause, a
loss which is estimated at $685.
100000 or more a year. Work on
this line has already been begun
in Michigan, Minnesota and Wis
consin, and it will be extended to
the Pacific Coast. Similar inves-
LEGATIONS should be carried on
in this State, New Jersey, New
York and New England. The
facts brought out by such an in
quiry and the suggestions made
will prove valuable in any future
movement these States may
make toward forestry preserva-
tion.
"Pennsylvania has been fortu-
nate this year in escaping with
few forest fires, although much
of the State was subject to the
May drought. This State has
by legislation done much to meet
the dangers of forest fires, and
the Department of Forestry is
looking after the enforcement of
these laws with untiring zeal. It
is impossible, however, to police
the en- tire State adequately with |
fire wardens, and SO long as our
woodlands supply the material
for easy burning, as they do now
forest fires more or less destruc-
tive will continue to do. their
desolating work. - Philadelphia
Press.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
prowned at Georgstown

George Lewis, colored, deckhand on
the steamer "Kitty Knight" fell over
board while at work loading the vessel at
Georgetown, Kent county, Md, on Sat-
urday, and was drowned. The body was
recovered and an inquest was held, the
jury rendering verdict of accidental
death,
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
THE LAST CALL TO
Tax Payers
OF
st. Georges Hundred

As this is my last notice to the taxable
residents of st. Georgrs Hundred, all
persons liable to pay taxes in said Hun
dred, are hereby notified that the Taxes
for the year 1902 are due, and I will sit
AT LLoYD's HOTEL, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th, 1903,
From 10 A. M. to 4P. NJ.
AT STIDHAM's HOTEL, IN PoRr PENN,
On THURSDAY, MAY 2sth, and
THURSDAY, JUNE 25th, 1902
From to P. VI.
AT MY OFFICE IN MIDDLETowN,
Adams Express Building. every day and
evening except the above dates.
Please read the following Extract of the Law
That on all taxes paid before the
hrst day OF October there shall be an
abatement of FIVE per centum: on all
taxes paid before the first day of Deem
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum on all taxes paid during the
month OF December there shall he 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. 1903, 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 cannot wait any longer.
T. e. HURN,
Collector of Taxes for St. Georges Hundred.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
$3.50 to $40
Black, Blue or GRAY

great stock for big men-44 so inches chest meas
ure Most stores touch these sizes very gngey if they
touch them at all. big is welcome at Oak Hall
any other.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
Our TailOrS Never
Made a Better Serge
Stock for Men

It's very simple thing to say-"Make so suits of this
and 90 suits of this but the maker his proh-and
often, good, round one.
We save you all this-we only pay profit to the man
who the looms after that the abors all ours You
ought to manufacturing plantl
This will be great Serge year. Our talors have in
structions to sidetack everything but Serge and what per-
feet Serge suits they're makng There's nothing equal
Serge suit if it hts- it won't fade There's nothing
worse, if it fails to stand either There's slump
in Serge suit buying at Oak Hail.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
snrins Fsrtilizars

Stored in our Warehouses by bag or
ton, for Oats, Potatoes, Tomatoes, AS
paragus, Corn, Berries, Peach Trees and
General Trucking. Send your teams and
orders along. Prompt attention.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
Gard of Thanks

The members of Washington Camp,
No. 8. P. o. s. of A, wish to extend their
thanks to the public in general, for the
generous treatment they received during
their festival this week.
THE COMMITTEE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04

Grandpa Warner returned last
week from an extended visit
with the boys at Hazel and
Dlckey.
O.. G. Major and E. ]. Pepper
are in Minneapolis this week on
business in connection with the
establishment of a farmers ele-
vator at Finley,
E. C. Graham left last Monday
evening for California where he
expects to locate. He has the
best wishes of his many friends
for success and prosperity in his
new home.
Children's Day Service will be
held at the M. E.. church next
Sunday morning. In the even
ing A Wesley Anniversary Ser
vice will be held in which HYMNS
written by the Weslevs' will be
sung and the theme for the adj
dress will be ''Thc Living Yves
ley"
At the meeting of the Knights
and Ladies of Valor last Friday
evening a beautiful ring was pre-
sented by the boys and girls to
Mr.. Mcpherson as a taken of
their esteem for him. After the
interesting program, the boys
surprised the girls to straw
berries aud cream. Then the
meeting was called to order, and
the president, Ray Nelson acting
as spokesman, presented the
ring ''in honor of what Mr.. Nc
Pherson had done for the boys
and girls"
Additional locals on last page.
Additional locals on 18th page.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04

Landlord Tomlinson returned
the first of the week from Mimi
apolis, where he has been to get
help for TIE hotel.
VIII. Dennis OF. Page was a
visitor in town Monday.
H. D.. Reed Of Hillsboro was
transacting business here the
first Of the week.
Attorney Murray was traps
acting business in town yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. J. Rugg de-
parted Monday evening for an
extended visit at the old home in
Vermont. They were accompa.
MED by the Misses Edna and
Ethel Joslyn.
Mesdames Carpenter, Nc
Laughlin, Palfry and Rugg, Miss
Mabel Warner, and Messers
Gilmore and w. Rugg are in at
tendence at 1. O. O.. F. grand
lodge at Grand Forks this week.
The public farewell reception
given to Mr.. and Mrs. F. r.
SRugg in the Congo. Church last
week, Wednesday afternoon, was
by far the most pleasing and
pleasant social gathering of the
season. The beautiful manner
in which the church was trim
med and decorated, the profrs-
sion O. flowers, the richly laden
tables, so artistically arranged,
and the beautiful manner IN
which the delicious repast was
served not only reflects great
credit on the ladies who had
charge of the affair but 1t dem
%onstratcs that the members of
theachurch fully appreciate the
services AID cordial support that
Mr.. and Mrs. Rugg have ever
given the Congo. church. The
large gathering of citizens and
neighbours was an evidence OF
the respect and esteem in which
they are held. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rugg go to their new home TAX
ing with them the best wishes Of
their many friends. Cox.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04

Leo Lang was down from
Aneta the last of the week.
B. C. Shaw returned Saturday
from a business trip to Minneap.
oils.
]. F. Beckerj eek and family
visited at Casselton the 30th and
Sunday.
Try some of that soda water
with natural fruit hayorings at
the Palace.
e. W. Boise is in charge of
the furniture store while Mott,
is away fishing.
]. C. and Mrs. Lang arrived
from Fitzgerald, Ga. last Friday
and will spend the summer here.
The Creamery company have
an ad. in another column. If you
keep cows it will pay you to
read it,
Mrs. L. D. Washburn and
Mrs. A. ]. King departed Tues.
day evening for an extended Wis
it with relatives and friends in
Wisconsin,
E.. D. Washburn, Frank Car
penter, J. H. McCollom, and SD.
Curry left last night for an out
ing of sevearl days among the
lakes of Minnesota.
Carl and Albert Donaldson
have been sick several days with
diphtheria. They are at A. E.
Warmers and the family is guar,
.entined. They are getting along
nicely and an immediate recov'
cry is expected. 1t is hoped
that none of the rest of the fam
lily will be afflicted and that the
spread of the disease will be pre-
vented.
| The silver medal contest a
1.-THE hall last Saturday evening
was a very pleasant affair anc
was we'll attended. netting the
. ladies about sixty-three dollars
The program was carefully
planned and well rendered. The
: contestants were: Mrs. WEIGH
, Mrs. Mclaughlin; Mrs. WOOD
worth; Mrs. Cassell; and Mrs
Stiles. The medal was awarded
to Mrs. Cassell.
Memorial Day was fttinglyo Oh
served here last Saturday
{ Bunting and flags decorated
: every business house in towr
land nearly all of the residences
and bore evidence Of the respect
flor the day and love of country
that fills the breast of every true
j american citizen. The program
for the day was carried out as
,given in our last issue. In the
. afternoon the Finley ball players
!, crossed bats with our boys or
the local diamond. A very gooG
. game was played but the visitors
) went down to defeat, the score
being tor
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-06-04
EpIaeasP IoNEER

Observation-Disclosures. IS,
Dean SIR:-
Since wrote you beforeI
have had success unbounded taxi
irgp1ctures. The peopleare now
coming III such numbers that
many are making dates ahead in
order to be waited upon. Here
is a testimonial / received from
one of my patrons recently.
" Dear Harness. / had wart
on my nose as large as a walnut.
but after having my picture tak-
Ell at your galleryH has entirely
disappeared (from the picture)."
I don't care howmany wrinkles
or warts they have on their faces,
l make them all look good. /
will write you again soon.
N
THE PICTURE TAKER.