Middletown transcript., 1904-09-24

dren, or sometimes the 'olu man, sup
scribe for everything that comes along
organs, lightning rods, subscription books
pictures, bric-a-brac-anything they car
pay for on the installment plan. 1t is
vicious practice. All have to be paid foi
sometime or other, and putting it off only
affords temporary relief. Buy oEly what
you actually need and what you-are able
to pay for on the spot.
The severe storm Of last week has made
corn and fodder saving very laborious
and expensive. The corn was leveled to
the ground. badly tangled and the fod-
der severely damaged. The machines for
harvesting the crop have been completely
knocked out. Laborers who 60 through
the county in gangs of 15 and 20 have
advanced the price to $l.50 per day and
board. Some farmers say that it will not
pay to save the fodder at these prices.
To-day the Republicans OF New Castle
county will hold their primary election
to name candidates for county offices.
The invitation is extended to all Repub-
licans who did not fritter away their votes
at the previous primary election to come
up and be counted. The list of nomina-
tions was opened to all candidates,
whether Regular Republicans or Union
Republican. In fact the effort was made
to have in truth common primary cleo
ton to-day. Thus it should be impress
ed upon all Republicans who have not
voted to cast their ballots at the primary
election to-day.
Workmen are buGily engaged in dig
ging the trench and laying six-inch
water-main to the new residence Of
Geo. Y. Peverley, west of the railroad.
Pipe connections were made at the cor
ner OF Main street and Railroad avenue
and it was necessary to tunnel under the
railroad tracks, a job in which section
foreman David l. Allen had force of his
men. The distance is about $50 yards
west of the station, but within the town
limits and is quite a job. The work is under
the direction of Theodore Whitlock, and
is being pushed forward as last as posi-
BILE.
John Wanamaker knows more about
advertising than some Others do, but ne
is an infant alongside of the ordinary
japanese merchant, if the following trans
lation of the ordinary Japanese merchant
is correct. Here it is: "Our wrapping
paper is as strong as the hide of an ele-
phant. Goods forwarded with the speed
of a cannon ball. Our silks and satins
are as soft as the cheeks of a pretty woman
and as beautiful as the rainbow. Our
parcels are packed with as much care as
young married woman takes of her hus-
band"
Middletown Council, No. 2, Jr. 0. U.
A. NJ, celebrated its l4th anniversary on
Monday evening by giving banquet in
the Opera House, and more than 100 per-
sons were present and enjoyed the Jr's
hospitality. Past State Councillor, E. S.
Jones was toast master, and introduced
State Councillor G. A. NJ. Thomas, who
spoke briefly of the order. State Vice
Councillor, NJ. n Willis was the next
speaker, w. G.. Carnagy was then intro
duced, and was followed by the Rev. G.
I. Wyatt. DIR. Wyatt is always at his
best when called upon to speak in be-
half OF the Jr's, and his address was both
instructive and pleasing. The local coun-
Gil is in most prosperous condition and
during the IA years Of its existance has
lost only two members by death. Visitors
we're present flon st. Georges, Summit
Bridge, Townsend, Sassafras and Cecilton
Councils.
Middletown has been shivering under
miniature cold wave for the past three
days, but the limit was reached early
Thursday morning when ice was reported
This is the earliest that ice has formed
in this section for several years and inn
mediately the sages have begun prophe-
sying we will have long and severe
winter. When people went to bed on
Tuesday night the weather was warm,
but cold wind sprang up early in the
morning and those who had not provid-
ed ample covering were forced to forage
about for heavy blankets, and overcoats
were resurrected from their summer siesta
in camphor. The cold of Thursday MORN
ing, however, rang the death knell of
straw hats. Two-thirds Of those who ap-
peared on the streets were wearing over
coats and girls in thin dresses seemed odd
ly out of place. The thermometer regis
tered SO degrees shortly before Z O'Clock
and fires were welcomed.
After being closed for the past year,
the local shirt factory will resume opera
alton OH Monday next, under the man.
agement Of Messrs. McCabe s. Hudson,
who recently purchased the machinery OF
Mr.. j. B. Messick. The new owners de-
sire to secure large number of opera
tors, and many of the ladies who were
employed at the plant when it discontin-
ued business will doubtless report on
Monday, Mr.. ]. B. Messick will gladly
give any informationd desired or applicants
may apply at the factory on Monday.
| Mr. Messick has worked hard for several
months to have the factory in the hands
of competent people who would ceme
here and operate it, and it was through
his efforts that the present owners were
interested. THE TRANSCRIPT but voices the
sentiments of a large number of our peo-
pie, when it says give us more enter.
prising business men who have the same
interests in the welfare of our little town
as has Mr. Messick."
Before large audience in tile Opera
House Thursday evening DIR. A. A.
Willis delivered his eloquent lecture
Sunshine 1t is seldom more select
or appreciative assemblage has gathered
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