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Middletown transcript., 1904-10-15
PERSONALITIES

Rev. G. T. Wyatt was in Philadelphia
Thursday.
Mrs. Isaac Taylor was in Philadelphia
on Wednesday.
Miss Lena staat is spending several
weeks in Philadelphia.
Mr. Frank Robinson, OF Wilmington,
spent Monday evening in town.
Mr. Robert L. johnson, Of Atlantic
City is spending sometime in town.
Mr.. W. J. Ellison, Of Wilmington,
paid our Office brief visit Friday.
Mrs. w. E. Barnard and little daugh-
ter Helen are guests of New York rela-
tives.
Mrs. Joseph G. Jolls and Mrs. William
Carey were Wilmington visitors last
Friday.
Miss Bernice Metten is visiting relatives
and friends in Wilmington and Washing
ton, D. G.
Capt. and Mrs. W. E. Lee, of Absecon,
n. j., are guests of their son, Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Lee.
Rev. 7. F. Beauchamp Of Still Pond,
Nd, was welcome guest at Bethesda
parsonage Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Elwood Griffenberg, of Whining
ton was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. L. v.
Lee, several days this week.
Mr.. A. ]. Emerson and Mrs. Ellis; both
Of Wilmington, have been visiting their
sister, Mrs. Laura DeVaiinger.
Mr.. John DeValinger, Of Wilmington,
has accepted position in the grocery
store Of Mrs. H.C. Devalinger.
Miss Eva r. Atkins has returned to her
home in Laurel after spending sometime
with her sister, Mrs. G. T. Wyatt.
Mr.. Daniel w. Stevens who has been
employed i'll DeLand Fla, for several
months, has returned home. He is at
present in Chester, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Tatman, OF Cam
| den, N. j., and Mr.. Edward Tatman, OF
Bridgeton, N. j., spent Friday with their
father on North Broad street.
The wedding OF Miss Myrtle Berry to
Mr.. William B. Wilson is announced to
take place in Bethesda Methodist Epis-
copal Church, this town, on Tuesday
afternoon, November 1st, 1904, at three
O'Clock. No cards.
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0CT0BER's PARTY

October gave a party;
; The leaves by hundreds came
The Ashes, Oakes and Naples,
And those Of every name;
The sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band
The Chestnuts came in yellow,
The Oaks in crimson dressed;
The lovely Misses Maple
In scarlet looked their best,
And balanced all their partners
And gaily futtered by:
The sight was like rainbow
fallen from the sky
Then in the rustic hollows
At "hide and seek" they play ed
The party closed at sundown.
And everybody stayed;
Professor Wind played louder
They flew along the ground,
And then the party ended
In jolly "hands around"
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JOHN W. REYNOLDS, JR.

John w. Reynolds one Of the best
known farmers In this county, died at
his home near Summit Bridge on We'd
nesday morning, aged A years. Mr. Rey-
nolds' death is very sad one. On Tues
day afternoon While lie was engaged in
picking apples in his orchard, the ladder
which, he was using suddenly fell strik-
ing him on the head. His family did not
consider him seriously injured, and were
greatly alarmed when lie was taken sud-
denly in in the eevening. A physician was
hastily summoned, but the injured man
never rallied, and died at four o'clock
Wednesday morning. He leaves de-
voted wife, six children to mourn Iris sad
death. The funeral will take place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being
held IN Summit M. E. Church, interment
being in Bethel Cemetesy.
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FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

"Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ferguson Of
near Blackbird afforded their friends a
delightful evening on Thursday last the
occasion being their first wedding ami
versary. year ago Mr.. Ferguson son Of
Mr.. Colen Ferguson took for his bride
Miss Florence Taylor Of Smyrna daughter
of Mrs. Samuel Taylor and the first year
Of their married life has been very
happy one. They are now residing in
their beautiful new home just opposite
the Ferguson home stead and the recep-
tion Thursday evening gave her friend an
opportunity to admire its bright and cozy
effects aud its modern conveniences.
Various games and other pastimes we're
INDUCED in and sumptuous spread was
served. Those present were Miss Anna
Beckett, Smyrna Miss Lille Lower,
Brenford Miss Ferguson, Blackbird ;
Messrs. Charles ]. Sudler, Vernon
Phillips and Gilbert S. Faires, Smyrna. !"
Smyrna Times.
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CHURCH NOTES

Rev. G. 7. Wyatt, pastor, will preach
in Bethesda NJ E. Church tomorrow,
both morning and evening. Morning
theme: 1--WE have this treasure in earthen
vessels" Evening theme: Reward Of
faithfulness.
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the M. K. Church
every Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for Tomorrow evening is: sThe
Power of Influence John ::35-39 Miss
Sallie J. Higgins, leader.
The Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeavor Of Forest Presbyterian Church,
, meets every Sunday evening at 6.45
O'Clock. cordial invitation is extended
to everybody. The topic for tomorrow
evening is: "The Power OF Personal In
fiuence.n John 1853. Leader, Rev. f.
III Moore, d. D..
Middletown transcript., 1904-10-15

Fridays Morning Ne,cs say: 'Some ia
nous trap shooters are to participate in
the opening shoot of the Delaware Trap
Shooters League which will be held at
Middletown on October 27. ]. A. R. El-
liott and ]. NOVEL; Hawkins, both Of
whom are well known in this section,
have announced that they will partici-
pate. They are representatives of the
Winchester Company. Frank Butler.
the husband Of Annie Oakley the famous
female shot, will be present and will look
after the interests Of the U. M. G. Com
pany. The list Of entries promises to be
large"
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Nothing Done in erav. Opening

NO action ffas been taken Dy state
authorities on the opening OF the grave
of Mrs. Anne Owens, near BridgeyiIle,
and the mntilation of her body. No
complaint of the case has been made to
Attorney-General Ward. 1t is likely
that Detective Ratledege or Francis will
90 to Bridgeville to look into the case.
They have been busy in Sussex county
court all week.
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the death William Cochran which occurred Saturday AFTERNOON
this of its oldest widely citizen and
familiar face will be Mr.
health number but his cheerful disposition
this the old
leading Odessa 1915 and had his life this
Sarah Shals daughter of Jacob Shalcros
Frankord and father ten children nine Of whom living The
surviving children Cochran Philadelphia Mrs Richard Cochran
Mddleown Mrs. M Paxson Of hiddiown Mrs John W. Mccoy Odessa
Philadelphia William
Mddtown; Robert r. Of Colorado Springs C and Mrs. William Con
ne Of Mddown One child Maggie S. has been dead for several He
81 grandchildren and u grandchildren lie four broth
lived tap John
Thomas Richard the last Of whom Richard w. died July of this
Cochran member St. Anne Episcopal Church. this
Richard Cochran nmen being made in Cemetery
the Rev. w. J. Wike, Church.
Presbyterian Church.
nepheus Cochran, Thomas
Julan nandJa S. 81 townac pab
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alaagox Msthodiats 10 calabrats

The twentieth anniversary OF Glasgow
Methodist Episcopal Church will be cele-
brated on Sunday. The pastor, Rev.
Fred Z. Mckinney, has arranged all day
service in honor OF the anniversary. He
will be assisted in the services BY the
Rev. Howard Davis of Powellville, Md,
and the Rev. 4. G. Atkins oil Newark.
Middletown transcript., 1904-10-15

OF S. P. Hoover & Son. It was caused
BY an oil stove exploding in the Office.
aud, bnt for the prompt appearance OF
James H. Smith with chemical fire
extingnisler. tile building and adjoining
houses probably could never have been
we'd. as strong North East Wind was
Blowing ut the time.
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70 Adjust County Ticket

Ii is expected that negotiations will be
opened to-day for an adjustment Of the
Republican county ticket. Each organi-
zation now has complete county and
legislative ticket iIl the field, and it is
desired to harmonic it into a single
ticket.
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Mems Suits at $3.50

Of black thibet, fancy cas-
simeres and cheviot. Also
the popular brown effects.
Coats lined with Italian cloth
or serge, size from "a to AZ
inches, suits that generally
1T $40, $3.50.
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Boys Top Coats at $3.50

Age 8 to 10 years, a nobby
REFER coat, three-quarters
length. double breasted
from, with brass buttons,
silk marks on sleeves. The
material is correct, Kersey
cloth, values are So. so,
marked $3.50.
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Boys Suits at 81

Norfolk Sailor and double
breasted blue cheviot and
fancy mixed cheviot Norfolk
suits, pleated front and back
double breasted, in the 8
button style, sizes 4 to 12
years. They are worth So,
marked So.
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Young Mems Suits, $3.50

All wool cassimeres, the
nobbiest line at this price,
not a suit in the lot worth
less than $40. We can fit
men of small stature and
young men wearing IA to 19
years sizes.
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Mems Suits at SIS
Mems Overcoats at $40

OF black thibet, unfnish-
ed Worsted and Oxford gray
cheviot, 40to A inches long,
lined with Princess serge.
Middletown transcript., 1904-10-15
Mems Suits at $40

Black thibet, fancy cassi-
meres and cheviot. They
come in the smart brown
tones. The skillfully cut
sack coats are single or
double breasted, all sizes.
This lot of Suits made by
Kirsohh baum.
Mems Suits at SIS
Cheviot, cassimeres and
black thibets, single or
double breasted sack, in the
nobbiest styles, all sizes,
Kirschbaum make.
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| eacn, ail sizes.
Brass upholstel
made, used for uphc(
the only nails suitable
seats. Small round stedi nall5
with oval round brass head 5
cents a hundred.
Cups and saucers, excellent,
smooth, white china, trimmed
with gold, 124c for cup and
saucer.
We have a full line of fancy I
decorated china ware at reason
able prices.
j. BERKMAN.
EAST MAIN ST.,
Middletown, Del.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17
WAS PROUD OF HIS DRUM.
Veteran Wills That Famous Instru-
ment Must Never Leave the
Helrigle Family.

THAT drum must never leave the
Helrigle family as long as that name
exists, and it must be taken good care
of in whomsoever hands it is If
there is such thing as the spirit of
mortal man returning TO earth, you
can look for my spirit if that drum
is ever sold or abused. | shall return
with a vengeance. Remember that!
This is the warning injunction con-
tained in the will of Thomas Helrigle
of Dayton, o. The son, Thomas j
Helrigle, residing at Youngstown, O.,
is named as the heir of the drum. The
decedent won the title of champion
drummer in contest at Chicago in
1858, receiving a bronze medal COM
memorative of the event. In 1868, al
Cleveland. he maintained the title OF
champion in another contest and re,
ceived another handsome medal. He
was drummer with the Tenth Ten.
nessee and Thirty-fifth Ohio regiments
during the civil war.
The snare drum upon which his af-
fections were centered was presented
to him by the citizens of Dayton, in
1860. The shell is of mahogany anG
contains 1000 pieces of wood, inlaid II
groups of stars, and is adorned with a
silver plate that tells of the presenta-
ton. The instrument was made by
Mr.. Yonkers, of New York city, and
the business is now conducted by his
son. The latter called upon the eldcI
Mr.. Helrigle shortly before his death
and offered him $500 for the drum, bu
the owner refused to part with it al
any price.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17
STORY OF TWO DEsERTERs.
Soldiers Who Took French Leave of
One Regiment Only to Re-
Enlist in Another.

IL remember" said the major to a
Chicago Inter Ocean reporter, "a bright
young fellow who came to us from the
Third Ohio, in June, 1861. He enlisted
in our company, explained simply that
his company in the Third had gone
to pieces on the three years question,
and, finding himself out in the cold,
he had come over to us. Later it ap-
peared that he had told the truth, ex-
cept as to the manner of his leaving
When his company seemed on the point
of breaking up he left camp disgusted;
but the next week most of the men de-
cided to enlist for three years. and the
missing man was reported as a de-
serter.
"He served year in our regiment,
when he received a visit from an officer
of the Third. Possibly the officer
threatened him, for the next day he dis
appeared and we never heard of him
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17

again except in a vague way. One of
our boys was sure that he saw him in
another division in the mix-up at
Chickamauga, bareheaded and fighting
among the best of the desperate fight
ers of that day; but there was no way
to trace him, and. in truth, no one cared
to do it. He probably served creditably
through the war; and yet he was, on the
rolls, twice a deserier
I'm another case, an impulsive Irish
boy, who was among the first to enlist
in 1861, took French leave after three
weeks service. One day his captain
sentenced him to carry knapsack load
ed with brick, as punishment for some
infraction of the rules. Pat resented
this, left the company that night, en-
listed in another regiment, served three
full years, received an honorable dis
charge, and on his way home was ar
rested as a deserter from the company
in which he first enlisted. The old regi-
ment was recruiting with reenlisted vet
erans as nucleus, and Pat compro-
missed by taking service; and he was not
discharged until 1866"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17

with ribbon trimming, to make quite
an ideal picture of young girls sum-
mer costume.
The bad old days have happily long
since departed, when any kind of ill
fitting blouse, worn as often as not
On an elastic and over the skirt, was
deemed quite good enough for a girl
to wear, even though it might be her
last year in the schoolroom. Made
moiselle demands nowadays, and right
ly too, quite as neat and trim blouse
as any that her elder sisters may de-
light to wear, and although the sensi-
BILE modern girl would naturally scorn
the criminal foolishnsss of tight-lacing
she nevertheless prides herself upon
owning a well-proportioned figure and
takes trouble to see that her corsets
are made in good shape and that they
fit her comfortably, giving her suffi-
cient support without undue pressure
The two very pretty summer blouses
which We illustrate have been specially
designed to meet the requirements of
the young girls. Although they are
suitably simple in design, they are
very smart in effect, and at the same
time are made in such way that even
the most evil-disposed of laundresses
could scarcely find occasion to tear or
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17
ABOUT MISSIONARY RIDGE.
How the Scene of Terrible Battle
in Tennessee Originally
Got It's Name.

Stretching for miles along the eastern
border of Chattanooga, picturesque and
pleasing to view, is Missionary Ridge.
How we'll that name is known, from the
hemlocks of Maine to the flowers of
Florida, and yet how different from its
name are the associates one gives 1t
when it is pronounced. In history 1t is
recorded as being the scene of one of
the fiercest conflicts of the civil war,
but to the people who know the origin
of the name 1t is monument to the
memory Of band of devoted, self-sacri-
ficing Christian men, who, Drawing the
hardships of emigration, not for the love
of gain, but to help their fellow-men,
built the Brainard mission on the pic
turesque heights known by the name
of Missionary Ridge.
1t was in 1917 that Rev. Cyrus Kings
bury, Ainsworth F. Blunt and Rev.
John Vail first viewed the site of their
mission. They were sent here by the
American board of commissioners for
foreign missions. and the same board
had provided for the erection of mis-
sion, including school buildings and q
home for the missionaries. But the con-
tractors failed in their contract. and
the missionaries were left without
money and without even a shelter. But
by energetic efforts they created a mis-
sion school. and built a mill on the
banks of Chickamauga creek The mill
race, nearly mile long, is still visible
The mill was purchased by Philamon
Bird in 1852. He tore down the small
structure and built what is. now known
as Birds mill
On May 27, 1919, the president of the
United States, James Monroe, appeared
at the door of the mission unannounced.
He was accompanied by Gen. Gaines.
Although surprised by his visit, the mis-
sionaries were ready to receive him,
and he complimented them on their
work and in glowing terms praised the
beautiful location of the mission. The
Brainard mission was used until the In
dians left. 1t did an immense amount of
good, and at one time there were more
than 500 Indian children being taught
beneath its roof The Lords supper was
observed for the last time on August
10. 1888.
In the old mission cemetery, east Of
the ridge, overgrown with weeds and
forgotten by almost everybody, is a lit
tie monument on which are the fol-
ing words:
Here lie the remains of Samuel
Worcester, D. D., pastor of the Taber-
nacle church. Salem, Mass, first secre-
tary of the American board of commits
sioners for foreign missions. Born,
1910; died, June T. 1921"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17
GRANDPoP's MOTTO.

used to let the cattle out and putting up
the bars
Would stand alone a space, perhaps, and
gaze up at the stars
Ihen i would take "A glance around to see
that all was right
BEFORE shook the lantern out, and went
in for the night
ana sat with mine own people meath the
rafters time-embrowned.
Before the wide and open CRATE while
shadows danced around
see things now as plain as then, where
father used to sit,
AND mother in her rocking chair would
slowly rock and knit,
ana sister on her patchwork quilt with
hngcrs deft and slim
would work and hum. 1t all comes back
from out the Yeas grown dim;
And can see old gran'ther sit, the light
on his old face.
Where he could chew and chew and spit
In the old fireplace.
Grandfather was "Sir Oracle" within our
humble cot;
What gran'ther said was so; twas SO e'en
II twaS not;
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17
FOR A MOMENT BILLY WAS
GTIrNNED A ND IIEI IlI IrSS

He turned from the window and saw on
well-fed, happy baby. who seemed to be
on good terms with himself and the
whole world. The baby was standing
on its mothers lap, leaning over her
shoulder so as to face the seat behind.
AS Billy looked at it the baby again
broke into a gurgling laugA and extend
ed its chubby fists in Billy's direction.
Even man on his way to the peniten-
tiary would have found it hard to resist
such advances, and Billy, <espite his
faults was fond of children. He snapped
his fingers at the baby, who chuckled
gleefully at the performance. The
mother looked around with the proud
smile of young mother, who is certain
there never was a baby to compare with
ners. AS Billy, for the time forgetful of
his own troubles, continued his attempts
to amuse and interest the child, the lit
tie one began to manifest strong de-
sire TO come to his new found friend.
Billy looked at the sheriff doubtfully.
go on, take him." said the official, in
kindlier tones than he usually used to-
wards prisoners in his charge. Guess
whatever else you may have done, Billy,
there's no danger of your hurting Kid
like that"
Billy half rose in his seat, and the
young mother, accustomed to the easy
manners of the west. and rather proud
of the facility of her baby for making
friends, was about to pass the baby to
Billy, when suddenly there came from
the engine the long, shrieking whistle
which all railroad men know and dread
the danger signal The next second
the brakes gripped the car wheels with
suddenness and force which sent the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17

spoil them, although they might be
sent to the wash many a time and oft.
The first of the blouses sketched
might be made in Irish linen. 1t would
look equally pretty in plain linen, or
in one of those linens that are faxed
lightly with white. Stitched strappings
of the same material form kind OF
yoke, and appear again upon the
sleeves, each strap finished with lit
tie linen-covered button. The turn
over collar should be of white linen,
while the tie might be of the same col
ored linen as the blouse, with white
embroideries on the ends. This blouse
might be carried out successfully in
any soft shade of pale green, pink,
mauve, or blue. finished at the waist
with a deep belt of louisine silk rib
bon. The .wide-brimmed hat, in SUM-
burnt Yeddah straw should be trimmed
with soft scarf of silk or gauze rib
bon to match the color of the waist
belt. A plainly-gathered skirt in the
same Irish linen worn with this blouse
would make a charming costume for
girl.
The second blouse which we illus
trate is intended for afternoons, an0
might be worn with a skirt of pleated
voile, and a waist belt of very soft
white kid, drawn through a square
kid buckle The material should be a
flowered muslin or French batiste, with
tiny sprays of rosebuds and forget-me-
nots on an ivory-white ground. Three
fairly wide tucks, fatty stitched, dec
crate this pretty blouse on either side.
in front, in company with bands of
cream -colored mimosa lace insertion.
the lace being arranged 70 simulate the
form of a bolero both back and front
At the wrists also the same lace forms
cuff, into which the muslin is finely
tucked. An embroidered stock collar
in fine white lawn, and tie of soft
black satin ribbon, gives pretty fin
ishing touch at the throat. The becom-
ing hat with its mushroom brim, has
full ruche of satin ribbon round the
crown, in the same shade of pink as
the rosebuds. Carried out in embroi-
dered Indian muslin, or in soft wash
ing silk, this design would also be very
pretty.
This is just the time OF year when
mademoiselle demands something new
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session of him; besides, | don't think
it looks very well for chaplain to be
stealing horse. If his own has given
out"
But my dear SIR" said the chap
lain, don't you remember that on a
certain occasion our Saviour command.
ed one of His disciples to saddle and
bring Him an ass, that He might ride
into Jerusalem?"
Eyes, know all about that; but this
isn't parallel case. sir. You amt
our Saviour. we're not going to Jerusa-
lem and that animal amt jackass;
80 you can get right off his back, just
as quick as you please"
The argument of the quartermader
was too powerful, and an unconditional
surrender of the same was at once
made, the poor parson having to jog
along on foot as best he might.-Ameri-
can Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-06-17
CASE WAS NOT PARALLEL.
Chaplain Appropriated a Horse, But
Callous Quartermaster Made
Him Give 1t Up.

On one of the marches of the army
of the Potomac through Virginia the
horse of a well-known chaplain of a
New York regiment played out" and
was left at the side OF the road, soon
after which the dominic espied fine
looking animal grazing in field near
the road. 1t required but few min
utes' time to transfer the saddle, etc,
TO his back, and mounting him, he was
riding out to the road, where he met
a United States quartermaster, when
the following colloquy ensued:
Where are you going with that
horse?"
',ioing with him? Why. I'm going
to ride him, of course" said the chap
lain.
But .ou don't mean to say that
you're going to steal him, do you?"
Certainly not, but my own horse
has given out, and we are in the enc
my's country and"
"Oh, that's very well, but my duty
as an A. Q. NJ. compels me to take pos