Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
Local News.

plete, IN good order. address, Loch
Box, No. 32l.
FOR RENT.-Several desirable dwell
ings. One on Cass street, and Others
on Main street. G. E. HUKIIL
Until further notice the Middletown
Public Library will be open on Tuesday
and Saturday afternoons from $50 to
5, and Saturday evenings, from to $50.
FOR RENT.-The dwelling now oc.
cupied by John Dawson, corner Broad
and Lakestreets. Possession given March
25th, 1904. Apply to MARIE T. LOCK.
WOOD. Warwick, Md.
WANTED.-A tenant to carry on a
farm devoted to dairying, grain and hay.
This farm is now fully stocked and equip
ped. 1t will be rented upon the system
Of thirds. Address by letter only. A.
T. NEALE, Newark, Del.
Large crowds Of our young people have
enjoyed the fine skating on "Silver
Lake" for the past week. The NOON
light nights make it possible for those
who cannot enjoy the sport during the
day to skate during the evenings.
Unclaimed Letters.-The following list
of letters remain unclaimed in the post
Office for the week ending December 24th
Mrs. C. B. Buldeoin, care of W. Dayett,
Hueall Collins, Dead letter. Mrs. Mol
lie Smith, Walter Baitleg, William Bay
lor, Robert III. Seeth.
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.
]. F. McWHoRTER & Son.
The Primary Department of Bethesda
NJ. E. Sunday School will give the schol-
ars their annual New Year treat at the
Church on Monday evening next, Janu.
airy 4th, at 6.45 o'clock. 1t is hoped the
little ones will be punctnal in attendance
Immediately after the ringing of the
Church bell.
''Silver Lake" is the scene of much
activity this week. and those who have
ice houses are in the midst OF great ice
harvest. The ice is from to inches in
thickness and every available ice house
is being filled, which should cause the
price Of this great hot weather necessity
to be within the reach of all.
WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO
CALL ON retail trade and agents for
manufacturing house having well estab-
lished business; local territory; straight
salary $40 paid weekly and expense
money advanced; previous experience
unnecessary; position permanent; busi- |
ness successful. Enclose self-addressed
envelope. Superintendent Travellers, 605 |
Monon Bldg, Chicago.
E. I. Alper, the eye specialist. has just
returned from business trip to Virginia,
and will be open for business at his resi-
dence on West Main street to-day, Janu-
AIRY I'd, and Saturday, January 9th. After
the last date mentioned Mr.. Alper will
take trip to North Carolina, and any
one needing attention to the eyes or
glasses are requested to call on one of the
aboye dates.
The blowing OF the fire whistle on
Thursday afternoon at H. 10 o clock caused
some little excitement for short time,
but after the fire was located there was
no cause for alarm. The fire was in
Armstrong; Grocery, at the corner of
Main and Cass streets, and was caused
from some imperfection in the electric
light meteor, but was extinguished be-
fore any damage was done.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. CHM enter
tanned number of their friends at their
home on Crawford street Wednesday
evening. The evening was pleasantly
spent in conversation, vocal and instru-
mental music and games. At 10 o'clock
the guests were invited to the dining
room where a sumpteous repast was
spread and greatly enjoyed by all the
participants. IL
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Peterson enter
tanned large company of their young
friends on Tuesday evening, in honor Of
the young ladies who are employed in
Mrs. Peterson's store. The participants
enjoyed dancing, games, vocal and in
strumental music, after which refresh
ments were served. At late hour the
guests departed for their homes. much
pleased with the evenings program. Is
The Christmas dance given by tile
young men Of this town in the Opeta
House on Tuesday evening was attended /,
by brilliant assemblage of fair women c
and gallant men. 1t was by far the most {
delightful social event of the season, and
will long be remembered by the 80 couples
who participated. Dancing began at
nine o'clock and continued until after
three with short intermission about
IL o'clock for refreshments. Alberts Or
chestra of Wilmington, furnished excel
lent music, and the lightsome measure of
the waltz with the graceful motion Of
the dancers made perfect rythm. The b
costumes Of the ladies were very beauti- a
full. Il.
The weather man was evidentally :,
mixed in his dates on Christmas day,
and instead of the Jack Frost weather =
which is necessary to make an ideal q
Christmas day, the rain came down in ]
torrents the most of the day, and those a
who usually seek outdoor enjoyment !,
were greatly disappointed. There were
q great many home-comings, and all the
boys and girls, old and young, who were
away, came home to hang up the Christ
mas stocking. and there were many
happy family parties in and around town.
Old Kris did his duty BY al, and rich ii
and poor, old and young. had a part in b
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