Middletown transcript., 1904-04-16

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classes. Come and inspect.
E. F. INGRAM.
Mr.. William r. Polk was in town dur.
| ing the first of the present week and
spoke very fayorably for the construction
of the Middletown-Cecilton trolly line
| SURVEYORS are now at work surveying
this route, and the work of grading may
be commenced at an early date.
Local coal dealers are asking $6.25 per
ton for coal delivered from the car. We
are reliably informed the price OF this
great necessity will advance after May
the first, and those contemplating laying
in supply for the coming winter will
act wisely if they place their orders this
month.
Rev. Francis H. Moore, D. D., pastor
OF Forest Presbyterian Church, who
has travelled more extensively in Europe
than any other man in Delaware, de-
livered lecture in the chapel of the
Presbyterian Church in Dover on Friday
evening, on "Sicily and the Isles of
Greece"
The Middletown local institute will
| meet at Silver Lake on May 9TH, for a
days outing. The teachers will go to
the place Of meeting at 10 o'clock in the
morning. After the lunch boxes are
emptied at noon, they will be filled with
botanical specimens. Any teacher is
| welcome.
Unclaimed Letters-The following list
of letters remain unclaimed in the post
office for the week ending April 7th !:
Charles A. Bantom, William L. Bryan,
| Fl. G. Fogle, (dead letter) G. E. Green,
William E. Hamilton, A. G. Hamilton,
Lewes johnson, Sam Jones, Wilson
Locknir, c, G. Pierce
Misses. Laura and Clara Willis enter
tanned the National Euchre at their
beautiful country home on Tuesday after
noon. The first prize was won by Mrs.
]. G. Bragdon and Miss Lydia Cochran
the second. A fine collation. was served,
after whichthe guests departed for their
homes, well pleased with the afternoons
program.
The room recently vacated by The New
Era has been nicely painted and large
quantity of shelving and other improve
ments added thereto during the past
week. When the work is completed it
will be occupied by Messrs. ]. F. Nc
W,horter & Son as paint and hardware
store, and will be great convinence to
both themselves and their patrons.
After having passed through one of the
most severe winters in half century,
even the most skeptical thought that
with the month Of April would come
warm sunshine and flowers, but Thurs
day morning snow storm, with all the
appearance Of blizzard descended upon
US about s O'Clock and for one hour snow
continued to fall with all the ferceness
OF mid-winter storm. After time the
sun struggled through the clouds, but
the wind continued, and heavy overcoats
that had been laid aside were gotten out,
and passers-by looked more comfortable.
The prospects of a trolley to Smyrna
and Clayton connecting with Middletown
and Odessa seems more assuring than
ever. Options have been secured along
the route from Middletown through
Townsend and Blackbird to Smyrna, and
Tuesday the surveyors began their work.
Ii is expected that ground will be broken
in short time. Friday evening Walter
). Leatherbury, one Of the directors and
managers OF the new concern, met with
the Smyrna Town Council and stated
his proposition. Every member Of the
Council was present to hear his statement
and while there was nothing definitely
decided upon, the members were deeply
impressed with his plans and it is more
than likely that his requests will be
granted, with few restriction.
Prominent features Of the May number
OF the NeU Idea Homan's MAGAZINE are
adapted to that month. Chow to Grow
Pansies" and "The Cultivation Of the
Strawberry" will appeal to those who
are interested in gardening. "Birds En-
emies" is protest against the wholesale
destruction of the feathered warblers and
presents the subject in a way that re-
proaches the vanity Of woman. "Wben
House-cleaning Time is Here" will sup-
gest many new ideas for the saving Of
the housewives strength, and in Fashions
realm there is a whole gallery of new
models that will attract the home Dress
maker. In fact, the table of contents
both invites and satisfies.
The regular monthly business meeting
OF the Y. W. G. T. U. was held Mondav
evening and the following officers elected
for the ensuing six months: President
Miss Viola McWhorter; Presbyterian
Vice President, Miss Mary Maxwell
Methodist Vice President, Mrs. Harry
Hall; Superintendent, Mrs H. G. De-
Valinger Recording Secretary, Miss Hat
tie Cullen Corresponding Secretary. Miss
Lille Carly; Treasurer, Miss Elsie Jones. |
Misses Mary Adkins, Viola McWhorter
and Lille Carty were appointed delegates
to the convention to be held in Hockessin
on May 9th. The weekly social will be
held next Monday evening in the rooms.
and delightful time is promised. Mrs
Perkins OF Wilmington, is expected 10
give instructions on Physical Culture.
Vocal talent is expected from Summit
Bridge and some fine music will be rem
dered. Refreshments will be served and |
all members are cordially invited to be |
present.
Mr.. II. c. Devalinger has purchased i |
lot on Cochran street 6oxl5o feet adioin- |
ing his residence, and last week awarded |
contract to Mr.. J. NJ. Foster to erect : |
double dwelling tharoox IN,