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Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15

Miss Lssti' i
Baltimore
Mr. Harvey & VoshelI has entered
Delaware Cpllege
Miss Marie Lockwood was III Philadel-
phia this week.
Mrs. B. Foard IS Visiting relatives
near Gaestcrtewn, Md.
Mrs George Kohl visited relatives in
New York this week.
Mrs. George G. Rowe is entertaining
her mother, Mrs. Titns.
Miss May Holten is visiting Mrs. Boyd
Mccoy, near Summit Bridge.
Mr. Samuel Pennington has returned
from visit in Philadelphia.
Mrs. I. $. Fouracre and little daughter
are visiting relatives iii Milford.
Mrs. John Smith is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. L. Massey, ii Dover
Miss Roberta Marshall, OF Lewes, spent
Sunday with Miss Edna Banning.
Miss Mary Roberts, Of Smyrna, spent
several days with Mrs. A. NJ. Heaton
Miss Clara B. Wilson, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her brother, Mr. w. ]. Wilson.
Mrs. L. V. Culbertson. of Wilmington
spent part Of this week here with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Dale. of Cambridge, Nd, has been
visiting Mrs. H, A. Pool, near McDon-
ough.
Miss Mary Maxwell is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Charles Miller, Of Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Charles Derrickson has been en-
tertaining her sister, Miss Warren, of
FELTON,.
Miss Marian Cochran who is staying at
Elwyn, Pa, spent Sunday with her par
ents here.
Eugene Rothwell, of Philadelphia, vis-
tied his aunts, the Misses Beaston, over
last Sunday.
Miss Martha Heaton has returned home
after a pleasant stay at Rogers Rock,
Lake George.
Mr.. Paul Stephens, OF Darby, Pa,
spent several days with his aunt, Mrs. G.
w. Lockwood.
Mr.. Robert Douglass, of Odessa, has &C.
cepted position as clerk in Peoples
National Bank.
Miss Anita Houstain is a guest at the
home of her uncle, Mr. Andrew EIiason,
near Mt. Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Hudson, of
Smyrna, spent Sunday with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. H. D. Howell.
Miss Marie Scott has returned to her
home in Lewes. after visit with her
cousin, Miss Ads Scott.
Nfr. and Mrs. j. H. Emerson spent sew
eral days this week in Wilmington, Phila.
delphia and West Grove.
Miss May Kumpel returned home last
Friday from short visit in, Philadelphia,
accompanied by Miss Anna Greenan.
Miss Mary Lewis left last Saturday for
Trenton, n j., where she entered this
week upon her new duties as Instructor
in kindergarten school,.
4
Misses Nellie Alfree and Margaret
Lynch, of Wilmington and Mrs. Mollie
Deputy, ofPhiladelphia, spent several days
with Mrs. Emma Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred G. Cox have is
sued invitations to their 50th wedding
anniversary on Wednesday evening, Sep
tember 26tlI from z to 10 o'clock, at
their residence ON Green street. The
occasion will be memorable one to the
bride and groom Of half century ago,
as well as to their relatives and numer-
Gus friends.
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15
New Trolley Lins

A trolley line from Wilmington To-
Chesapeake Haven, a resort IN Cecil
county, on the Chesapeake bay. is pro-
posed. The resort will be established
midway between the Elk and Sassafras
rivers, the trip by trolley from That city
occupying ] hour and 20 Minutes The
Delaware Interurban Railway Company
has charter, 70 build road from viii
mington to EIkton and Chesapeake
City, which is expected to be soon in OPP
Grafton. II Is probable this line win Be-
extended to Chesapeake Haven.
The chesapeake Land Improvement
Company will establish the resort.
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15
CHURCH NOTES

The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor Of Forest Presbyterian Church,
meets every Sunday evening at $40
o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended
TO everybody. The topic for tomorrow
evening is {: 'Christ's Life. TX. How
Christ met His enemies, and how we
should meet ours Luke 4:2S.3O; 11:S7-
Al 29:33-34. Leader, Miss A. B. Ellison.
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the audience room Of the NJ. E. Church
every Sunday evening at 700 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for Tomorrow evening ia "Our
debt to the knowledge Of Gods Word. .
(American Bible Society. Bible Study
sunday.) Leader, Mr. E. g. Alice.
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15
.EaIsTER's ORDER.
- RRaISTER oF. WILLs OFEICE.

hftSfloTEzh OEl- WILLIS EF1OEff
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEI..,'Aug. q, 1906
Upon the application Of Martin y. Burris
Administrator c. {. a, OF Harriet Rhoades
late Of st Georges Hundred, in said county
deceased. tits ordered and directed by the
Register Of Wills that tt1eAdministrstOr {. TIA.
Aforesaid give notice of granting Of Letters
Of Administration c.t,a.upOn the estate OF the
deceased with the date OF granting thereof
by causing advertisements to be posted With
in forty days from the date OF such Letters
in six of the most public places Of the
County of New Castle, requiring all per-
sons having demands against the estate to pre-
sent the same, zor abide by an act Of
Assembly in such case made and provided
and also cause the same TO be inserted within
the same period In The MIDDLETowN TRAM
SCRIPT newspaper published in Midd Ietown,
DEL and to be continued therein two months.
Given under the hand and seal of
{sEAL office of the Register OF Wills afore-
t>---1 said, at Wilmington, In New Gastle
Comfy aforesaid, the day and year absys
written.
FRED E. BACH, Register Of wills.
NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration c.ta.wele IN due ferB # law
granted unto the undersigned on the Twenty.
fourth day Of Aug. A. ID. 1906. and that ell per-
sons having claims against the estate Of the
deceased must present the sames duly attested
to the said Administrator on or before the
Fwenty-fourth dayof Aug. l9Qz, or abide the Act
Of Assembly in such case made and provided.
MARITIME B. BURRTS.
Administrator.
Address, Middletown, Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15

struck the iaril. A9l
i'ea.el aast nigft ana l'lsd he youngas'
SIN, 6eetee. badly stunned another ION,
elaysaee While ! little grandson vas
burned tl'e entire length oI his spine.
Tie storm Nas tfle worst this seAsea ans
sespt over this country p teo ssstiera
Tie GRIT came abqut , clock With emily
light ral,is, bus The seeond section which
struck about o'clock carried With it tie
death dealing boIts.
The rain descended II torrents While
the thunder was oi the heaviest type.
Tie lightning seemed to play continu.
ously There Was no let up ia it Streak
followed streak 10 rapid succession until
the braress people began u be anxious
for the storm 70 cease The CapeDter,
home Is located about half mile below
Midway on the road to Rehoboth Bay.
The house itself is not much damaged.
The boil Of lightning which did HE dam
age struck in the chimney and barst
Its side into the room where the
three boys we're all asleep inone bed,
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15
ro THE REPUBLIcAN VOTERS on
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. :

NEW OAO4AG= NOOAN \
As q result of the late announcement OF
my candidacy for the office ef Recorder
of Deeds, it viii be physically impossible
for NE TO see personally all the voters OF
the County, between the present time
aud the date Of the Republican primaries,
aud | take this means OF placing before
you any name for that position. While
tlIis Is the FIRST time have ever petitioned
you for your support for any Office, feel
tilat I an fully able to attend to all the
duties Of that Office to the satisfaction of
the people, and 1 would be pleased to be
permitted to serve the public in that
capacity. The favor Of your support is
earnestly solicited and will be greatly
appreciated By 49,
Yours very truly,
SAMUEL II. BAVNARD. il.
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15
ORDER.
OFFIcE OF RFGIsTER OF WILLS.

OFf1CE OF hEd1SIHn Ot w ILLS,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, Aug. "a, 1905.
Upon the application of Martin B. BHrris
AdIninistrat0r cum testame nto annexo Of
John Laws late of 81. Georges Hundred, In said
county, deceased, it is ordered and directed
by the Register of Wills that the Adminfstra-
tor aforesaid give notice ofgganttng OF Letters
Of Administration c.t upof be estate of the
deceased, with the date of granting thereof, by
orty days from the date Of such letters in six Of
Che most public places Of the County of New
astle, requiring all persons having demands
AGAINST the estate to present the same. or
abide by An act of A Assembly in snch case
made and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period in the E
Middletown Transcript newspaper publis1-
ed In Middletown, Delaware, and to be CON-
Hnued therein two months.
Given under the hand and seal Of
Seal office of the Register OF wills af0re-
- said, at Wilmington, In New Castle
County aforesaid, the day and year above
'i' FRED E. BACH. Register Of Wills.
NoTIcE-Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration c.t t.a.Were in due form of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the Twenty
fou rth day OF August A. ID. 1905, and that
a II persons having claims against the estate
of the deceased must present the same, duly
attested, to the said Adninistrat toT, eta. on OF
before the Twenty fourth day of August, 1907,
or abide the Act Of Assembly In such case
Administrator eta.
Middletown. Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15
Low aats 1ra Fam Ezsur.isns

Popular TEN fay excursions to Niagara
Falls viii bs ap by the Pennsylvania
RailFead 'apy on Fridays, septeln-
bet q ami lcsober 2 Special Itrains
OI parlor oars coaches and dining car
viii start from Philadelphia and Washing
ton.
Niagara Falls, Niagara George, the
Whirlpool and Rapids never lose their
absorbing interest to the American people.
For illustrated booklet and full infor.
nation apply to nearest ticket agent.
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15
CURRENT PRICES

. MIDpLETOwN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY by S. b. FOARD.
Wheat--No. 10 Corn
No. 2 81 Yellow, shelled 81
Seed $3.50 =. cob.... s.
Clover Seed 10 10 Oats ......... 81
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15

TnE Taasscalrr, sloO per- year
Middletown transcript., 1906-09-15

Neathef being delIE 3
was il atie9dsnee. 1zey.
ol Townsend pastor of I
Cd 4 strong sermon
The afternoon the ca
ofed By the presane
Charles b Lore, oi
latter gave al interesl
vein. lie vas given
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-01-19

q n IN 9<TD7f. ~ oct perfec-
flo1sSTishat, soBis RHeqg iaaBs 5ikYes iione
who haa bis pockets fun Of 'told, but
always waats change for bis ordinary
cceasions,-steele. -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-01-19

Dr. clngsNASt cpie make anything out
FEF fhet .essX Nib>Wife- What? DR..
HEbfO6s Don't be foolish! mean
don't Undeystapd It, OF course I'm
1ulaaldf OERjReB rRadtas, itW inHsqon
LRuANbs. &c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-01-19

In the northern United Stntes tho
snowdrop IL the only garden flower
that We can count on year 'after year
as the earliest sign Of spring. Its pen
dulous white blossoms, with heart
shaped seal Of green sung by Rossettl,
often appear before the last snow has
gone. Luckily, even city families need
not be without snowdrops, for they
have been known TO thrive In narrow
passageways between tall houses. Most
Dubious plants like the baking hot sun
OF midsummer In order TO ripen their
bulbs. but tho snowdrop thrlyes best In
partial shadn---It-- hloonas-aaEli 1t
has chance Mt the March sun, but Is
one Of the very few that viii flower
thouGk LES, freely, in dense
wItBaAklll6ftiern exposure
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-01-19

The boy iatlimisbehaved, as he offer
odd, and his efnther called him to &c
count
"son," said the father. g" nd bFYNTH
you, but some one must EA~U AyIb
ping for whatkyou've done"
The boy wlilmpercd little.
Suppose" snid the fntheTN Illat NJ
TAKE Ike, the whipping for yYpOHN
The boy lla1thed at the idea, but TIC
father too& t&wn dog whip. called n
friend whp wRs visiting ut the house,
explained AtIHs siluatX ID a HhU IND
then reqaesl6 1thc vAMMkA&4MAho
whip on hiBA
Tho fatlhT.Aworc long tailed coat,
and the vixitbr) hit the tails Of that
cont In gremtt1style.
At the frsA crack of that whip tho
boy was wfGdAcycd AZ the second he
was clmwIfg "a biting and kicking the
man with tTaNwglp.
Don't, wldpA my papa! Don't whip
him" he' crEsdt "Whip me! Oh whip
mew
Tlmt was n year ago. Since then
that boy has Etever done anything &C.
riouslyj wrong.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-01-19

People whoNwere present smiled at
the little, passage OF arms which took
place betweend two young ladies' ut n
lUntE don. Ono OF them, bride. shnk-
ing hands I'm Ier enthusiastically cor.
dial way, said'tOlthe other:
-so-s fntf-to- nrcrt Won. iftuu iruvr
afforded rpc so very much amusement
just latelyE"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-01-19
winter Tourist;
I'll sstfN I T. ,MD RNI a GsssIl5fEN t.
New Ice-Crean Prices at the Bakery.

Al vfnson'g Drug Store, Rockville.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

vaudeville artists" who had Just been
performing on Il stage erected at one
end of the room. The artists were
Farmer and Rush. banioists. Which
was terribly disappointing to the good
captain.
Then the captain and his two detec-
tives made their way into the dress
ing room, and there the good captain
was regaIed with the most Indecent
sight his eyes had ever rested on
He says there were I'VE women in the
room. not counting "a negro maid al
in various stages Of undress; and-that
there were also four men there, two
OF them theatrical agents, the other
two unknown 10 the captain. The
girls say, Nonsense; all Of as were
in street costume but one. who had
done her turn and was dressing after
il, and one who was waiting 20 go on
The only men around were a theatrical
agent and the stage manager. who
were guarding the door.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

the fash came from, but the fellow
got away in the darkness.
once two OF as were rushing a
iacl1al pronounce it hackel, which is
what they call their novels OF sticks
and mud, or boards and canVas).
where we were expecting TO find some
Mexicans who were wanted for steal
ing. We rode up &c close as We could
IN the mesquite, sprang from our
horses and sprinted across the little
clearing TO the door. which was the
only exit Just as the sergeant lifted
his foot to kick the crazy door down
il few open and two shots were fired
from inside Both missed, though we
we're within twenty feet Of the muZzle
OF the guns.
I'VE returned the fire instantly.
badly Wounding both NeXiCdus. Al
though they had the advantage of po-
sition. they were too ratified To shoot
straight II Is ticklish work rushing
these iackals Sometimes we ind
dozen men inside. They have every
chance 20 Kill anyone who attempts 10
approach. and sometimes they have
the inclination, but they never seem
10 make good.
The days when a peace officer tinds
il necessary to use firearms are dis
aDDear{ng in Texas. The Anglo-SaXon
outlaw has become extinct and the
Mexicans are as doeile as doves Tor
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
Troubles on Railroads
Experienced IN Italy

So this was the reason Of the circus
like whirii The hand luggage had not
passed an examination. 40 one had
been directed 70 the baggage room and
custom house IN rather an obscure cor
ner OF the station. The examination
was simple enough. the open bags re-
coivtng e mere glance anc some en-
phatic chalk marks, Then back the
crowd ran, this time reaching the
platform without detention. But the
end was not yet. Strong iron gates
had been drawn along the edge of the
platform FOR its whole length, thus de-
hning a long but very narrow space
which was soon packed closely with
impatient people ana an immense
amount OF hand luggage. There were
loud calls TO the porters waiting on
the ether side OF the gates and they
we're secured by parties IN the front
row who had their bundles lifted over
and piled against the barrier. One
man held fast 70 the ''facchins' BY his
blue linen sleeve over the gate
Suddenly one end OF the closely
packed crowd was stirred BY the OBJ
trusion OF ahuge rug case or catch-au
from which umbrellas emerged. This
y as DD4 lAE Af a 4eAl k-4lH NsrA man
woman. who held n the other hand
leather valiss- She pushed her way
through by sheer force to the front
and almost fell upon a small man by
the gate Dropping her burdens, she
burst into sobs and expostulatiOns,
While her emotion was unttmeiy. IL
seemed justified. for IL was evident
that she had oeen left 20 wrestle alone
with the luggage and the c'sstom
house. and the combination is surely a
strain on fortitude. One felt tempted
to quote mo time for weeping. no
danger save delay" for at the mo-
meut of her most extreme grief the
gates sid pack and the throng swept
through tempestuously IN g mad ruslz
for the Milan train.
Once In Venice. # Is easy 10 forget
these trials ~ travel The quiet con
duces TO both work and recreation. It
is a city without wheels. except those
upon the wheeIbarrows OF the street
cleaning department. That essential
feature of New York life, the terrible
grumble and rumble and roar" is IN
known here.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
TEXAS RANGERS MAKE GOOD POLICEMEN

the most part The minority who
were inclined to be obstreperous have
been subdued 50 thoroughly that they
scarcely dare breathe for a week after
a ranger passes by.
when a Mexican gets within ear
shot of our camp he always hsiioos
To let as know he Is coming. If he
doesn't we thrash him with a laTiat
and make him go back and approach
i'm a proper manner. AS a result we
can go away for a week and leave our
camp unguarded and not a thing will
be touched. Once ia a while a Mexi-
can fills up on mescai and starts in
10 abuse a ranger, but we merely
knock him down with a revolver butt
and go on. Next day Mr.. Mexican is
sure to come around and tell Us We
did right and assure US he bears no
ill-will on account Of the affair"
There are no reviews. encampments
drills. and above all no politics no
f8voritism and no red tape, The
ranger enlists for two years with the
understanding that he may resign at
any time he feels that he doesn't like
the work. and the knowledge that he
will be put out If he fails 10 do his
duty, Tie is given a commission, a
Winchester rifle and Colts .45-caliber
revolver. which are his universal war
rants. and the only ones he ever re
quires He Is assigned to camp in some
place where he is most needed and
left there until his presence is re-
Quired elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

p HE hEppiest family on earth Is
named Bennett and the only
member who Is made Of flesh
and blood is the father William
Bennett He has carved ais wife, I'VE
daughters, son, and son-in-law out Of
bieCks OF wood, and they all i've to-
getheF IN & cOEy eighI-room house
IN the thriving little town OF Fort
BraEg MsndOcino county. Cal. lives
William Bennett. There IS no citizen
more respected than ne. He is an cleo
tricGl engineer by profession, and has
charge Of the towns electric ghL
plant. Hs is nifty years OF age. alert
hard~woTking, WeIl-to-do, and re-
spected-
Mr. Bennett doesn't say anything
about his old Hfs-his Hfe back In the
hills OF the New England States
where he fell madIy IN love with a
winsome lass She promised herself
70 him only 70 be fckle IN the end She
married another man.
There was nothing for poor Bennett
TO do then but to take mis- grief ana
his uaer blackness 81 life as far away
from the old scenes OF his live dream
as he could He went TO California
There he prospered-
he had money in the bank. q respon-
sible position, The friendship OF the
townspeOple. and q reputation above
reproach- He made up his mind that
he would build himself q home. even
Il there was no woman in the world
TO brighten It for him.
That house Is done now and furnish
ed completely. 1t has a parlor, dining
room. kitchen, bathroom, and four
bedrooms. And there the man who
Graves the love that will ,.ever be his
lives IN peace and content with his
wooden family. all the creatures OF his
hands His home Is one of the pret-
tlest IN al the town There is a pl&no
In the parlOr, a sewing machine IN his
wifes room. lace curtains in the win
doWs.- There are cut glass and the
thinnest OF china, AngOrR rugs. heavy
carpets, cretonne hangings. Every
room is papered with taste. II is a
home OF which any man might well be
proud. And the bedrooms where sleep
these wooden folks are models OF
dainty prettiness and comfort with
their spotless linen. their fresh bright
wall papers. and their immaculate
floors
There is something sad in all this
domestic comfort. Mr.. Bennett can
not explain it himself. IN a sort Of
way he came TO understand that he
had been created a domestic man and
needed a home and family: the one
woman who could have been his wife
would not be ana gradually the idea
came to try to solve the problem.
Instead. II was a lonely home-this
pretty nest At for any family. There
was the canary. TO be sure, and the
cat and her kittens and the watchdog
and the flowers that he planted regu-
larly every spring. But no one save
he dwelt there
And then-the ideal
He would carve ont for himself a
family of blocks of wood. re would
start with wife. He would make
her the ideal woman he had dreamed
OF SO often. and there would be chill
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
The NotorIous Dinner.

The sseley dinner was given on the
night Of Saturday, December 10. 1896.
O. perhaps 1t would be more accurate
70 sAy. n ths wee. Ena' hours or Sun
day morning. II wss a bachelor din
neT n honor OF Clinton 3. Seeley, who
wAS 20 marry on the following Wed
nssdag = Miss Florence Tuttle. Her
bart eesiSy was to be his brothers
best man on that occasion. The we'd
6inz came on on schedule time. and
Herbert did his whole duty as the best
man. The dinner also came of on
schedule time. and George S. Chapman
G1d what he considered his whole duty
- pOliOs captain in charge OF the rich.
sars. and juicy section or New York
known as the Tenderloin." IN conse-
Qusnos all New York lunew OF the
8eslsy inner. And as not to have
known what really happened" would
have argued oneself unknown, there
were mere "tr.ie stories" Of that fam
Gus dinner floating around New York
IN the next two weeks than could have
bosII printed IN tho next two years.
Certain II II that Capt George Chap
man raided the private dining room at
sherrY's wherein the Seeley dinner was
being held, at an early hour on Sun
day morning. He raided it. because
a gentleman named Moore told him
that his stepdaughter said that she
had been asked to give dance there.
AZ the end OF which there was 20 be
such abandon az is not often seen even
IN the cabarets OF Purls
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
Roosevelt ps Commissioner.

Formal charges were made against
the 0ver-zes slous captain. which the
Seeleys would later have been glad TO
.Fithdraw, had not the police depart
ment insisted on an Investigation.
The whole affair was one Of the most
stirring incidents Of President Roose-
veIts regime as chairman Of the New
York police board.
once the trial was postponed By
R0osevelt's order. and il looked as II
the whole affair would be dropped.
But In the course OF time, the matter
was threshed out al police head
quarters. Nominally Captain Chap
man was on trial, but in reality It
was seeley and his dinner guests. all
OF whom were summoned as witnesses
Chapman was acquitted. and on the
strength OF the testimony Seeley and
two Of the theatrical firm were after
ward indicted for conspiracy to pro-
cure Illegal acts" az the notorious din
ner at Sherrys.
Herbert Barnum Seeley today Is once
more in the umelight As the pro
prietor OF a skating rink, where young
girls and boys were allowed to hang
around and learn 10 be lOafers. he has
renewed acquaintance with the police
courts. -