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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-08-13
De WITT IS the NAME.

When you go TO buy Witch Hazel
Saive look for the name DEWITT on
every box. The pure, unauthorized
Witch Hazel is used in making De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, which is
the best salve In the world for cuts,
burns, bruises, boils, eczema and piles.
The popularity OF DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, due to its many cures, has
caused numerous worthless counter
feits to be placed on the market. The
genuine bears the name +. C. Dewitt
& Co., Chicago.
For Sale by Cedar sheep Assn.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
BOOK OF THE ROYAL BLUE

The January Number, "Book OF the
Royal Blue" has started the year with a
new feature. Each number during the
ensuing year will contain two pages Of
the characteristic work of two of the
most prominent American Press Humor-
lists, and consequently, its readers may
look forward to variety of entertaining
literature of this character in the future.
1t is also the endeavor of the publish
ers to present some beautiful picture, on
the line of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road, each month as frontispiece, with
descriptive poem of some we'll known
author.
The articles on the Worlds Fair at st.
Louis are the best detailed descriptions
published. The February Number es-
pecially, will be devoted to the beauties
of the exposition from an architectural
standpoint.
A noticeable feature of the "Book OF
the Royal Blue' is that it stands alone
among railroad publications in using its
advertising pages exclusively to portray
the merits OF the Baltimore & Ohio Sys-
tenn, and as much care is giving to these
pages to make them interesting as is
given to the other features OF the book.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
WRECK ON DELAWARE RAILROAD

During a binding snowstorm Monday
morning a wreck occurred on the Della
ware railroad about mile north of Farm
hurst, four miles from Wilmington, in
which an engineer was killed and sew
eral passengers were injured. The man
killed was Penn Cooper, engineer, Phila.
delphia. The injured were James ].
Murray. salesman Of Philadelphia, head
cut; Julius Brombacher, 1926 Kershaw
avenue, Philadelphia, leg injured; Harry
NJ. Hargitt, ia French street, Whining
ton, bruised and cut about the body
Charles NJ. Collins, superintendent Della
ware Beneficial Association, Wilmington,
badly shaken up and leg wrenched;
Thomas w. Johnson, Millington, Md,
chin split open; Mrs. Alexander B. Tur-
ner, 1901 West Seventh street, Whining
ton, suffering from shock and bruised
about the arms. The wreck occurred
about $40 o'clock. The Delaware road
passenger train, which left French Street
Station, Wilmington, at S.2S, had just
passed over the junction Of the Maryland
division track, when it crashed into the
rear end OF an extra freight train. The
freight was on the main track and was
doubling grade" 1t was too heavy
to be drawn up the grade. It was divided
in the middle and half taken up the grade
at time. While the first part Of the
train was being pulled up the hill the
wreck occurred.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
Hymn ENEAL-.
KuMPFL-WooDR0W

Miss Mary Woodrow, OF Philadel-
phia, was united in marriage to Mr..
Theodore Kumpel Of this town at the
residence Of the brides mother, on We'd
nesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. John
vanDeurs, pastor Of Bethany Presbyter-
ian Church, in the presence of the i'm
mediate relatives and friends Of the con-
tracing parties. The bride was gowned
in handsome costume Of white albatross
and the bridesmaid, Miss Mooney Will
liams was attired in white mohair. Mr..
Samuel Cook, Of Philadelphia, was best
man. After the ceremony reception
was held at the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. Isabel Taylor, No. 1888 St.
Albans Place. At a late hour Mr.. and
Mrs. Kumpel left Broad Street Station
for trip to Florida, and other Southern
points, and after March 25th, next they
will reside in this town. THE TRANSCRIPT
extends congratulations, and wishes the
bride and groom many years Of happy
welded bliss.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
ST. GEORGES

Rev. ]. R. Milligan spent part of this
week i'm New Castle.
J. Cleaver Bryan has returned from g
visit to his brother in Philadelphia.
Walter Moore, of Port Penn, was an
over Sunday visitor with relatives here.
Miss Ida Van Pelt. of Wilmington, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Clark Thompson.
Miss Ida Carrow, of Mt. Pleasant, was
entertained by the Misses Paynter on
Monday.
Misses Maggie and Reba Cam, of Kirk
| wood, were entertained by friends here
on SUNDAY.
Miss Helen Sinnex, of Wilmington, is
spending this week with her friend, Miss
Anna Moore.
Messrs. Annie Heny and Gertrude
Ryan, of Wilmington, spent Sunday with
Joseph Heisel and family.
Miss Lille Deputy, of New Castle, and
Miss Mary Deputy of Cecilton, are guests
of Ii. G. Gray ami family.
Edward Jones, of Milford, spent part
of last week with his uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. q. Grassland.
Miss Catharine Smith, of Porters, is
making an indifnite stay with her nieces,
Mrs. Margaret Reybold and Miss Eliza
beth Stewart.
Miss Sara Milligan, OF Union, and How
ard Milligan, of Delaware College, spent
Sunday with their parents, Rev. ]. R.
Milligan and wife.
Mrs. Mollie Preston who has been
spending sometime with her sister, Mrs.
A. N. Sutton returned to her home at
Unionville on Thursday.
The remains OF Miss Agustus Othoson,
resident of our town and community
for many years, were buried in st.
Georges Cemetery on Tuesday.
The entertainment given by the young
people on Saturday night was great sue
cess. The house was packed and large
sum realized, which will be used for the
benefit OF the NJ E. Church.
Don't forget the birthday party to be
given by the W. C. T. U. in the G. c.
Club House Saturday evening, an enjoy
able evening is anticipated. A literary
and musical programme will be rendered.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the meeting of the Bible Readers
which will be held in the Reading Room
at the C. C. Club House on Monday even
ing. Special music is an interesting fea-
ture of these meetings.
Miss Jennie Vail, of near town and Le-
roy Roberts, of Fieldsboro were quietly
married in Philadelphia on Tuesday by
Rev. NJ. Tracy. After ten days trip,
they will reside OF Kenton where Mr..
Roberts has purchased creamery. We
are sorry to lose Miss Vail for she is a
general fayorite in the town and com.
munity, who extend their congratulations
and wish them great success in their new
home.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
PERSONALITIES

Mr.. E. J. Steele was in Telford, Pa,
last Friday.
Mr.. William B. Rates was in Viii.
mington and Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Mrs. N. J. Williams and daughter,
Miss Mary, have returned to New York
City.
Mrs. Frank Virdin, OF Kenton, spent
several days Of last week with his aunt,
Mrs. M. B. Burris.
DR.. Robert Comegys, Of Smyrna, was
the guest Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Comegys on South Broad street.
Misses Berthe ard Louise Cochran, Of
Cochran Grange" are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Mendinhall, of Wilmington.
Mr.. F. H. Hardcastle, of Pittsburg,
Pa, is visiting his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
J. Fl. Hardcastle, on West Main stress
Miss Hattie Cullen accompanied by
her cousin, Miss Bertha Rogers, OF Fred
erica, are visiting friends in Washington.
D. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan NJ. Cochran have
issued invitation, to the.marriage Of their
daughter, Adeline L., to Mr.. Archer M.
Crawford, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb
ruary 10Th, at three o'clock, at their resi-
dence "Oakalone," near town.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
BRoWN-HALL

Miss Mary R. Brown, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. R. Brown, was united in
marriage at the residence Of her parents
on Crawford street on Tuesday afternoon
at two o'clock, to Mr.. Harry H. Hall.
The Rev. G. T. Wyatt, D. d., performed
the ceremony in the presence OF a few
relatives and invited guests. Miss Edith
J. Mabrey, cousin Of the bride, Of
Philadelphia, rendered Lohengrin's we'd
ding march. The bride was gowned in
white Paris muslin, and carried white
carnations, and was attended by Miss
Dora NJ. Evans, gowned in white Paris
muslin, who carried pink carnations.
The groom was attended by Mr.. Ellwood
L. Brown, brother Of the bride. The
house throughout was prettily decorated
with holly and potted plants. The
bride received many useful and pretty
gifts. The bride and groom left on the
All north bound train for a wedding
trip, and on their return will reside in
this town.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
MUsKRAT HAD A RING

When Albert s. Boyer, the well-known
trapper of Taylor's Bridge, found gold
ring in muskrat several weeks ago, he
did not think he was going to be beseiged
with letters and inquiries. Among tie
most peculiar If all the cnmmnnicat o =
Mr.. Boyer las received was that Of q. Ii.
Prindle of No. 1907 New York Avenue,
Washington, D. c., who is searching in
vain for his wife's lost wedding ring,
which occurred in October, 1875, twenty
nine years ago. lie clipped the article
which appeared in the paper and sent it
with a history of the romance to Mr..
Boyer with the hope that possibly at this
late date the ring found in the muskrat
might have been the lost treasure of his
devoted wife.
Mr.. Prindle states that in October 1865
he was married to Miss Ellen E. Collins,
daughter of Captain Collins of Little
Creek Landing. Kent County, Delaware.
At that time he was an officer in the
United States Navy. While he was away
at sea Mrs. Prindle was staying with her
parents and lost her wedding ring some-
where around the Landing. Mr.. Prin-
die, who is in the government service,
thinking that the ring Mr.. Boyer found
might he the lost wedding ring, gave full
particulars concerning its Identification
and is anxious to hear from it.
He will be disappointed when he hears
that the ring is not the one lost by his
wife.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
WILMINGTON CONFERENCE

In more respects than one the ap-
preaching session OF the Wilmington Con-
ference will be more interesting than us
ual. Among other matters to he consid-
cred is the amusement question. In var
ious parts of the country this subject has
been widely discussed by ministers and
laymen, and sentiment has been created
to more liberal attitude of the church
toward worldly amusements, such as
dancing, the theatre, card playing.
This question was broched in the Cen
eral Conference four years ago, but no
definite action on the amendments was
taken Inasmuch as the present agita-
ton presages that the amusement ques-
ton vii o'c'py prominent place in the
discussions / the next General Confer
ence, both lay and annual conferences of
the Wilmington Conference will take a
formal stand on the question in Dover in
March, Several members OF this confer
ence favor the movement.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
AFTER FIRST VOTERS.
WILBUR F. wAKEMAN, OF THE PROTECTIVE
TARIFF LEAGUE, BUSY STRENGTHENING
WEAK SPOTS

WILBUR F. wAKEMAN, OF THE PROTECTIVE
TARIFF LEAGUE, BUSY STRENGTHENING
WEAK SPOTS.
"While the national leaders of the
Democratic party are busy discussing
candidates and platforms the Republican
leaders are devoting every moment to
strengthening their lines in every close
or doubtful State. To this end Wilbur
F. Wakeman, general secretary Of the
American Protective Tariff League, has
set out to organize the first voters of the
country, and, although he has been at
work only two months, he has already
enrolled more than two hundred thou
sand young men who will cast their first
vote for President of the United States
next November. Mr.. Wakeman expects
that within the next two months this
number will be increased to more than
six hundred thousand.
at must be understood" said Mr..
Wakeman last night, ''that our work is
confined solely to the close districts. We
are paying no attention TO Maine, Penn
sylqania, Iowa and other sure States.
Only in the doubtful districts of doubt
full States are our efforts being put FORTH"
One interesting fact of this canvass is
that in States like Colorado, Idaho and
Wyoming where women vote hundreds
of young women have enrolled.-From
the New York Herald, Feb. I'd.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
ELwo0D GUILTY

After being in secret session twelve
hours, the Presbytery of New Castle
Tuesday night convicted the Rev. K. a.
Elwood, pastor Of Olivet Presbyterian
Church, Wilmington, Of "unchristian
and unministerial conduct on three OF
the six counts in the Indictment, admon-
ished him fraternally, and then dispersed
as the bell in nearby tower tolled out
the midnight hour. Although convicted
on three specification, Mr.. Elwood was
not punished, not even censured, but
merely "counseled' to be mere Judi
cious in the future" 1t was the light
est admonition that could be placed upon
him. It merely breathed the sentiment,
"proyed guilty but not punished" This
closes the unpleasant incident that has
racked the Presbytery since Mr.. Elwood
preached his sensational sermon on
ssShouId the Murderer Of Miss Bishop be
Lyncheda"
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
DEATH OF DIR. NAUDAIN

DR.. Christopher B. Naudain died sud
denly at his home, No. Sol West Eighth
street, Wilmington, on Sunday night.
His death was discovered by his wife at
about O'Clock on Monday morning. DR..
Naudain had been suffering from heart
trouble for about year, having been un-
der the care Of DR.. Joseph P. Pyle. He
had been feeling better recently. and on
Sunday afternoon he went out on his
porch for few minutes. He seemed all
right when he retired on Sunday night.
As soon az he was found dead, DIR. Pyle
was summoned by Mrs. Naudain, and
said that life had been extinct several
hours. DR.. Naudain was born near Mid
dletown and removed to Wilmington to
practice medicine fifteen years ago. He
lived at Eighth and Monroe for twelve
years. Prior to going to Wilmington he
practiced his profession several years in
Pennsylvania. He is survived by his
wife and one daughter. The remains
were brought to Middletown Thursday
morning and entered in St. Anne's Gem
etery.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

On account Of the credit system used
by the wholesale dealers Of to-day we find
it necessary to adopt similar one for the
governing Of our credit trade. Therefore,
on and after Saturday, January 23d, any
person having an account with us will
be required to make settlement in full
every thirty days. This term Of credit is
for the benefit Of those persons who are
employed by the month. Persons en-
ployed by the day or week will please
make complete payment once in every
seven days. We feel positive that this sys-
tenn will prove most satisfactory to our
customers and to ourselves. OF this we are
certain, that it will enable us to sell the
finest goods on the market at lower
prices than were possible before.
MUEHLBERG & JONES.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
NOTICE TO MY CUSTOMERS

On account Of the credit system used
by the wholesale dealers of to-day | find
it necessary to adopt similar one for the
governing of my credit trade. Therefore,
on and after Saturday, January 23d, any
person having an account with me will
be required to make settlement in full
every thirty days. This term Of credit
is for the benefit OF those persons who
are employed by the month. Persons
employed by the day or week will please
make complete payment once in every
seven days. I feel positive that this sys-
tenn will prove most satisfactory to my
customers and to myself. OF this I am
certain, that it will enable me to sell the
finest goods on the market at lower prices
than were possible before.
JOHN ARMSTRONG, Agt.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
BOHEMIA MANOR

sleighing is again being enjoyed by
young and old.
Mrs. A. B. Berry's Sale was well at
tended on Wednesday.
Mrs. Fletcher Conner visited her
father at Massey's last week.
1t is understood we are soon to have
more weddings. Leap year has a good
beginning.
Misses Myrtle Templeman and Susie
Schofeld are spending Saturday and Sun
day at home.
Messrs. Hiram and Edward Pleasan-
ton, of McDonough were Manor visitors
on Wednesday.
Mr.. 7. C. Irving, of Philadelphia,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
family in Town Point.
Miss Efie Berry, of near Cecilton, is
spending Saturday and Sunday with her
mother here. Miss Berry was one of
the passengers in the wreck on the Della
ware division of the Pennsylvania rail-
road on Monday morning last. She es-
capped uninjured but slightly bruised.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
FORMAL NOTE OF pREsBYTERY.

Friday the Presbytery of New Castle,
through the Rev. ]. r. Milligan, its
stated clerk, makes formal announcement
Of the result of the trail OF the Rev. R.
A. EIwood, pastor OF Olivet Presbyterian
Church of Wilmington. The judgment
Of the ecclesiastic court follows :
The Presbytery of New Castle in ses.
sicn at New Castle, February 2, 1904,
having tried the cause of the Presbyter-
ian Church in the United States oi
America vs.. Rev. R. A. Elwood, in the
manner and form provided by the Book
Of Discipline, and having sustained the
charge and specifications Nos. l, 4 and 6
under it, to-wit: The charge ofunchris.
tian and unministerial conduct as set
forth in said specifications, Nos. l, 4 and 6.
Wherefore the Presbytery Of New
Castle sitting as iudicatory would enter
this judgment to-wit That the sermon
in evidence and preached by Rev. R. A.
Elwood, June 81. 1903, is to be and here.
by is uuqualifedly condemned as utter.
ing and propagating views and teachings,
not only in violation of the constitution
Of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States of America, but as subsersive oi
social order, and hostile to the regularly
constituted civil authorities, and calcula'
ted to promote lawlessness.
But in consideration of the unusual
and peculiarly distressing circumstances
when said sermon was preached, and
giving full weight to Rev. R. A. Elwood'i
declared purity of intention, the Judica
tory hereby most earnestly and affection
ately counsel him to judiciousness OF ut
terance at all times, places and circum
stance. ]. R. Milligan,
Stated Clerk.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
Sales to Take Place

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 19H.-Pub,
lie Sale of Stock, Farm Implements, &C.,
by Thomas Lattomus, on the farm known
as the Collier Farm, near Dexter's Cor.
ner, Al miles South of Townsend.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23d, 19O3.-Pub-
lie Sale of Stock, farm implements, &C.,
by Edward Hart, on the "Parvis Farm, y
one mile northeast of Mount Pleasant.
w. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 19N.-Pub'
lie sale of Stock, Farming Implements,
&C., personal property late OF George w.
Lockwood, deceased.
THURSDAY, MARCH Sd, 1904.-Publie
Sale of stock, farm implements, &C., by
Isaac Green, Jr., on the Burgess Farm, "
on the road from Fennemore's Bridge to
Norney's Corner. Joseph M. Armstrong
auctioneer.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
BOYER--sHOCKLEY

Albert S. Boyer Of Taylor's Bridge,
was. married to Miss Mae I. shockley, Of
near Van Dykes School House, Forest,
at one P. M, OIL Tuesday. The cere.
mony was performed by Rev. J. Fl.
Beauchamp, Of Townsend NJ. E. Church,
at the home Of the bride. They stood
under bower of mistletoe and carna'
tions. The bride was given away by
her father, George w. Shockley. After
the conclusion Of the ceremony sumpt.
uous table was spread and all the guests
were given a wedding dinner, after
which the happy young couple left fol-
Washington, D. G. for wedding tour.
The bride was robed in a neat travelling
gown. The couple will reside at Mr..
Boyer's home near Taylor's Bridge, and
will be at home on and after February
the fifth.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
SAFRAS

Townsend is to have can making fac
tory in the near future.
Miss Alice Dreka has been suffering
with tonsilitis for some weeks.
Mr.. Redding of near town is quite sick
at the home of Stephen Boyer.
Mr.. G. w. Goldsborough and Miss
Hattie Day visited Sassafras on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tarbutton, of near
town, visited Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dreka
Tuesday.
Seighers have had another outing and
the merry bells are kept ringing until
midnight.
Mrs. Laura Townsend is being enter
tained by Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hackett,
Of Still Pond.
Mr.. John W. VanSant's son, Harry,
Of Galena, has been quite sick for the
past two weeks.
Mrs. S. Burris, of Kennedyville, is the
guest of her daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Sylvester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Griffith, of
Philadelphia, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Griffith, near town.
The Annual County Teachers Institute
OF Carol County. will be held February
18th, at Westminster, Maryland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander T. Laws were
entertained for the day by Mr.. James
Hall, of Fredericktown, on Thursday.
Senator Isaac Gibbs and Mr.. Jacob T.
Shallcross visited their homes here from
Friday evening until Monday morning.
Everyone is pleased to learn of the inn
provement of Mrs. E. Marsh, of War
wick, who has been ill for some weeks.
Mrs. John F. Ernest and two sons,
John and Douglas, visited her mother,
Mrs. |. Gunkel, of Warwick, on Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. George A. Mccall, of Chester, Pa,
sister of Mrs. Robert S. Griffith of this
town, is lying critically i'll with pneu-
monia at her home.
The society event OF this week will be
"The Leap Year Social'' at Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Robinson's under the auspices
of the NJ. E. Church.
Among the delegates selected to repre-
sent the Maryland Sunday School Union
at the Fourth Sunday School Convention
at Jersusalam, April 18th, 10Th and goth,
are Revs. Franklin and Mullineaux.
Middletown transcript., 1904-02-06
ROLLS OF HONOR

The following pupils Of the Middletown
Public School have obtained 80 per cent.
or better for the month of January:
High School Grade Bender,
Maude Deakyne, Lillian Solway, Mary
Lewes, May Kumpel, Emma Kelley, Er.
nest Sirman, Victor Jones, Anna Denney,
Prudence Lewis, Helen Davis, Louise
McCrone, Harvey Vosheli, josephine
Cochran, Emily Alice. Ida Armstrong,
Lillian Walker, Nevada Alrichs, Helen
Rowe, Daisy Bender.
Department No. 2.-Alice Dawson,
Florence Blome, Olin Davis, Jean Met.
ten, Frances Johnson, Nellie Armstrong,
Blanche Deakyne, Mary Beaston, lola
Buehm, Helen Shepherd, Edith Shall.
cross, Ada Scott, Reece Darlington.
Department No. 3.-Williiam Kirk,
Elsie Boulden, Estelle Beaston, Leanora
Davis, Anna Shallcross, Edith Jones,
Lola Carroll, Nellie Pyle, Leah Berkman,
Lena Weber, Leah Alper.
Department No. 4.-John Hoffecker,
Dellah Muehlberg, Oscar Minner, Viola
Weber, Mabel Dawson, Edith Francis,
Ruby Whitloek, Estella johnson, George
Edwards, Helen Mcdowell, Irene Reed,
Anna Wilson.
Department No. 5.-May Edwards,
Margaret Reed, Myrtle Whitlock, Alice
Boulden, Helen Hall, Rachel Alper, Bur
ton Hall, Medford Johnson, Theodore
Whitlock, Alexadder Berkman, Carl
Jones, Lemont Jones, Albert Rhodes,
George Minner, EvaEs Kennedy, Har.
vey Taylor, Alexander Baris, Isaac
Cleaver, Kendall Mcdowell.