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The Washington times., 1909-05-07

Gently been submitted TO the circuit
court at st. Louis
To lose both cases would be. Tor the
Government, thorough beating In It's
efforts to make the Sherman law ef-
fective. To win, both would be the sign
that that law has real vitality in it,
and can be applied to many other COM
binations
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
SURVEY OF SOILS
GOES ON RAPIDLY

There are us different varieties Of soil
in that part of the United States which
the Department of Agriculture has
studied. Surveys of over 100000 square
miles have been made by the Depart
ment.
This year the soil experts will ex-
piore 1900 square miles of the Pan
handle country in Texas and tracts in
other States TO make a total of 40. 600
square miles Of soil for the season.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
cEcILToN

Owen Griffith is spending sometime in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Terry spent Tuesday Of last week in
Wilmington.
Stanley McCubbin is spending this week
10 Baltimore.
DR.. E. N. Crawford was an Elhton yisi-
tor on Monday.
Nelson Taylor, Of Philadelphia, is visit
ing MiIlard Taylor.
Albert Watts spent several days last
week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Jones is spending sometime with
her son, Rev. o. E. Jones.
Miss Lulu PIummer, Of Wilmington,
has been visiting Mrs. H. Bouchelle.
Mr.. p, Anderson has returned home,
after spending sometime in Baltimore.
Miss Annie Richards. Of Philadelphia, is
visiting her sister, Miss Mollie Richards.
William Luthringer, Jr., is spending
sometime with relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Clara Gary, of Middletown, is
spending sometime with Mrs. ]. g. Man
love.
Mr.. Robert Anderson has moved his
family into Mr.. George Beaston's prop.
erty.
Miss jamie Smith spent several days last
week with her sister, Mrs. Joseph Atwell,
near Chestertown.e
Mr.. George Beaston and wife have
moved from town to Mr.. James WoodalPs
farm near Rose Hill.
L. B. Manlove, wife and daughter, Of
Warwick, were the guests of Mrs. S. P.
Hoover and family on Sunday.
Miss Marion Clark. Of Washington, d.
c., has been spending the Holidays with
her parents, Mr.. viii lam Clark and wife.
Mrs. Edgar Pearce and daughter, Of
Philadelphia, have been the guests Of her
parents, Mr.. Charles Bennett and wife,
near town.
Mrs. Bryon Bouchelle, Mrs. William
Howard and Miss Eddie Ferguson, OF
Chesapeake City, spent last Monday with
their sister, Mrs. Harry Budd.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
OBITUARY.
MRa. MAnY z. WILsoh

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Mrs. Mary Vaughan Wilson. widow Of
the late Manlove Wilson Of tbfa town,
died On Monday, after several years Of
failing health, aged sS years Mrs. Will
son was one Of those women whom to
know was to love. She was devoted
Methodist, and had lorg been q nisrnber
of Bethesda M f. Chnfch Of this town..
She Was sister of the late Paynter Frame,
of Sussex county, and a sister Of Mrs.
Nathaniel Williams, Of this town and
leaves four sons and three daughters to
mourn her death: John p, Of near Gee
ilton, Nd; William B., Manloye D.,
and George F. Wilson, Of MiddIesoWn;
Mrs. John w. Roberts, Of Smyrna; Mrs.
Edward D. Hearne, Of Georgetown, Del,
and Miss Mollie j., Of this town. Fun.
eral services were held Fhursday alter
noon at 2 o'clock, a. her late residence
on Main street, interment being made in
Bethesda NJ. E. Cemetery. The pail
bearers were her four SONS, John P, Viii.
liam B., Manlove D., and George F., and
her two sons-in-law, John w. Roberts
OF Smyrna, and Edward D. Hearne Of
Georgetown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
HENRY sCHAFRR

Henry Schafer, prominent farmer of
near Blackbird passed away at the resi-
dence OF his daughter Mrs. James Beth,
in Wilmington, Tuesday morning, in his
18th year Of age. He has been in declin-
ing health for number of years and for
the last few months he has been confined
to his bed with alternating hopes and
fears for his recovery. Monday he sank
slowly to his death at 1922 A. M. He
was Christian and faithful member OF
BIackbird M. E. Church. He was held
in high esteem by all who knew him and
will be greatly missed in his home and
community. Mr.. Schafer was, visiting
bis daughter, Mrs. James Beth, hoping
to recuperate, but became helpless and
could not return home. Mr.. Schafer was
78 years Of age and the last member of his
parentage. He was born and raised in
Germany and in early manhood came
East and was soon united in marriage
to Miss Mary A. KieIkoph who died
IA years ago. The death of Mr.. Schafer
removes an elegent neighbor and
loving parent. He is survived by 10
children as follows: William H. Schafer,
New Castle; Mrs. John Clifton, Cam.
den, N. j.; John K. schafer, Wilmington;
Mrs. John A. SUNNI, Greenspring; Mrs.
james Beth, Wilmington; Frank scha.
fer, Jenkintown, Pa; George schafer,
Wilmington; Louis, Nellie and Bessie
Schafer who reside at home. Funeral
services we're held from bis late resi-
denee near Blackbird, Friday afternoon,
at 1.S0 and interment made in Odd Eel.
lows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
WILLIAM A. AHERH

The death of William A. Ahern occurred
at the Delaware Hospital, in Wilmington,
on Sunday last, from a complication Of
diseases. He was taken to the hospital
about ten days ago, but his condition did
not improve and he died as above stated.
He had been in failing health for some
time. He was good operator, and at
the time Of his last illness was stationed
at the block just south of town. His
funeral took place from the residence of
his brother, P. A. Ahern, in New Castle,
on Wednesday. Deceased leaves widow
and one son 20 mourn his death. Inter-
ment was made in Riverview Cemetery,
Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
UNIT r. HORsEY

Sad was the death Of Unit Rasin Horsey,
son Of Thomas Hopewell and Mary Eliza
Horsey, which occurred at the residence
Of Mr.. Wilson Cochran, near Sassafraa,
Nd, on Saturday last. His death was
caused BY scarIet fever. and he was buried
Sunday. Mr., Horsey was born November
28th. 1877, and was engaged in farming
until some two years since when he re-
moved to New York State, but soon re-
turned to this section. November 9th,
1907. he was married to Miss Mabel
Sophia, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan M.
Cochran, who together with a little
daughter, Eunice Rasin, his mother and
three brothers, Thomas, Hanson and
Keene Horsey mourn bis sudden death.
His remains were buried at Shrewsbury,
Maryland.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
Msc1A1N DIED AT HOSPITAL

Despite the remarkable vitality be dis
played William McClain, of near Odessa,
died early Wednesday morning at the
Delaware Hospital, in Wilmington, from
the effects Of the wounds inflicted one
week ago when his brother-in-law ac-
cidently shot him while they we're out
cunning together near their home. The
body was taken in charge by Coroner
Gaynor who shipped it to Undertaken
Collins at Townsend.
This is the first case Coroner Gaynor
has had since be assumed the duties Of
the Office On Tuesday. The case is one
requiring an investigation and an inquest,
but the date for the latter bas not been
fixed: A preliminary investigation how
ever, has shown that the shooting was
purely accidental.
McClain had large hole ia the side Of
his head and the side Of his face was
blown away by the shot from his broth.
ers gun which was discharged as he stood
almost in front of it. He was injured on
December 20, one week ago Tuesday,
and although he was horribly mangled
he lived until Wednesday morning. HE
never regained consciousness and when
he was taken to the hospital the phy--
sicians did not expect him to live twenty
four hours. His vitality was SO great,
however, that he did not sGccumls to the
wounds Immediately. His case was.
considered by the physicians to be q re-
markable one because McCIain had lived
60 long with wounds that ordinarily, il
was said, would have caused instant
death.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
UHpROr1rAsLE OYSTER SEASON

Not since the year 1898, when you
could hardly give oysters away, has the
season been 30 bad as this one. The
most discouraging reports come from all
the tide-water counties Of Maryland, and
thousands of men engaged in the oyster
business have left the rocks, discharged
their crews, and quit. What this means
to these people can only be imagined
when one thinks that the oyster business
is the only means oflivelihood they have,
and when this is cut off their chief
source OF livelihood is gone. During the
past month thousands of bushels of the
finest oysters ever taken from the bottoms
of Maryland have been carried to market
and brought back to the oyster grounds
and thrown overheard to await a better
price. Last week over five thousand
bushel of oysters we're thrown over into
West river on account Of the fact that
the captains could not sell them at any
price in Baltimore. Oysters which last
year would bring IS to 75 cents per bushel,
drag on at % cents, and in many cases
cannot be sold at all,
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
q BANKS now IN THIS STATE

Insurance Commissioner George w.
Marshall has prepared statistics showing
the number of banking institutions within
the State Of Delaware and their capital. It
shows that there are two savings banks,
ana also 28 national banks and
l9 state banking institutions, with q
total capitalization Of 81, $50, ,4s6. viii.
mington With population Of so, GOO (esti-
mated has two savings funds with mu.
tual capltslization and with 81. .2lS, 79S. AZ
undivided profits This city has Eve ma
tionaI banks with q capitalization OF
81 ,22S. IS and six State banks with cap
itaIization Of q. .6s5, 900, making total Of
OF s2.908. .ls5. Rural New Castle.
County, with an estimated population
OF 5000. has SIX national hanks with
$40 600 lcapital and two banka and trust
compsnies With $50, 900 capital, q total
Of z15 900 Kent County, sish an es-
timated popnIasion Of S8. 900. has seven
national banks with capital Of $780,
500 and three state banks aud trust
companiea s2z0s5Do capital, total Of
sa0s. 500 Spasx County with an esii.
rasssd Iippalafion of 4z.00O has eight
natisnsl banks with $4,000 capital and
aihs eiAts hanka and trust companies
With slei sgo0 capital, total Of 4lg6, 900.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
TOWNSEND

Mr.. Lloyd Knots spent last Thursday
and Friday in Wilmington.
Miss Harrison Is spending sometime
with Mrs. W. Harmau Reynolds.
Mrs. sallie Taylor and Mrs. NJ. B. Dom
ovan were in Middletown on Tuesday.
Master Lester Daniels, of near Odessa,
spent Sunday with bis cousin, Master
Austin Hart.
Miss Mary Money returned home on
Monday, after few days visit with
friends in Philadelphia.
Misses Lillian West, Anna Jones and
Lulu Ratledge returned to West Chester
Normal School on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Les and son
Albert, Of near Clayton. spent Friday
last With her sister, Mrs. Harry Gill.
Mrs. W. A. Lee and two children, OF
ueaftown, returned home last Thursday,
after few days visit with her parents
near Ksnton.
M. and Mrs. George VanDyke and
daughter, Miss Anna, we're guests OF their
son, Ralph ysnDske and family, of near
Odessa. oD Sunday.
Mr.. William Gill, who has been suf.
feFer for several years, entered into eternal
rest last "Wednesday. Funeral services
we're held at bis late residence last Friday
morning at 1880 d dock.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
RRsoLurIons


Washington Camp, P. o. S. of A., No.
II, of Odessa, has passed the following
resolutions on the death Of brother
Willard McClain:
WHEREAS, An all wise Father has re-
moved from rs our esteemed brother
Willard McCIain. be it,
ResOlvgd, That while we mourn the
absence Of one We priced, we know he
has passed from labor to reward, that we
will renew our fidelity to the order he
loved, that his vacant chair will remind
us that another link has dropped from
our chain.
ResOEeed, That our order teaches the
hope of Immortality and leads US to dwell
on the beautifnl traits in human nature;
that il assnres rs that the golden chain
that binds us in life can not be severed in
death.
ResOired, That our hearts 90 out in
tender sympathy for the bereayed, and
while We fondly cherish the memory Of
brother Willard McClain, we will not for
get those he loved.
Rssolrtt. That copy Of these resolu-
tions be sent to the bereaved family, and
published in the home papers, spread on
the records Of the lodge, and the lodge
room Be dfapped in mourning for period
Of 80 days.
HERMAN KUMPEL
GEa. E. RHoADH,
ROBERT DOUGLAS,
Committees.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
Notice to Stockholders
Of
American Liquidating
Company!

You are hereby notified that on January
4th, 1909. in conformity with Section SO
of tie General Corporation Law of Della
ware, the following resolution was adopted
by amalority of the whole Board of Direct,
ors ofthis Company.
Resolved, That it is deemed advisable
in the Judgment Of the Board of Directors
Of oftheAMERICAN LIQUIDATINGCOM-
PANY and most forthe benefit Of said cor
poration, that said corporation should be
dissolved; and further
Resolved, That meeting OF the stock
holders of said corporation be called for
the eighth day of February, 1909, at
eleven O'Clock A. NJ, to be held at the
Office OF this corporation, at No. 20 Broad
way, room 1853, in the city of New York,
stateof New York, to take action upon
the foregoing resolution.
And you are hereby notified to be
present at said meeting.
AMERICAN LIQUIDATING CO.
By Charles Fl. Leach,
Secretary.
January 7th, 1909.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
SALES TO TAKE PLACE

WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY 10th, 1909
Public sale Of stock, tanning implements,
ETC., by Isaac Guessford, on the Gray
Deakyne farm, at Smyrna Landing.
W. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer,
TUESDAY, JANUARY lost, 19O9.-Pnb-
lie sale of stock, farming implements,
ETC., by Stephen j. Keen, on the road
leading from Greenspring to Records
Mills. W. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1907
Publics sale of stock, farm implements, &c.
by Frederick Knots ct his residences, on
She Appleton Farm" on the road from
Odessa to Townsend. Jos. NJ. Armstrong,
auctioneer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Htb, 1909-Pub-
lie sale of stock, farming implements, &c,
by John W. Carrow, Sr., ness Mt. Plea.
SAINT. H. V. Buckson, auctioneer.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1909 Public
sale Of stock, farming implements, etc., by
W. S. Money, Executor, on the, Elliot
Farm, one mile west Of Townsend, Del.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRuARY 18th, 1909
Public Sale of stock, farming implements,
&c.. 'Dy Jas. T, Shallcross. at his Home
place, near McDonough. Jos. NJ. Arm
strong, auctioneer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1909. Pub.
lie sale of stock. farming implements,
etc., by Harry s. Wiley, on the John
Townsend farm, near Townsend. W.
Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 19th, 1908. Public
sale Of Household Goods and Kitchen
Furniture by John P. Cochran, Jr,, at his
home on the road leading from Middle.
town to Warwick, Nd.
WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 24th, 1909.-
Public Sale of stock, farming implements,
etc.. by Manlove D. Wilson on the road
leading from Peterborough to NoxontoEn
Mills. W. Harman Reynolds, auctioDeer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1s09-Pub-
lie sale of Stock, farm implements, house.
bold goods, &C., BY John P. Cochran, ,Jr.,
Agt. at bis residence, one mile west4 Of
MiddIetown.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
TAE EoCAr orTroE Trsur


i DovRR, Del, Jan 7.-FolIOwing Id
tempestaOus times incident 70 the organi
zation Of the House branch Of the Lsais
lature. as a result Of Representative Fran
| els N. soper Of Kent county boiling th,
caucus, that body to-day appeared q
serene as summer mourn, but beneatt
italt there was spirit Of unrest among
the Democratic members and they art
not as serene as they might indicate.
The truth of the matter is, the future
attitude Of the Kent countain is causing
them much concern, and although be
returned to the fold and made possible
the organization Of the House, after con-
cession had been made whereby he is TO
dictate the committees on corporations,
revised statutnes and temperance, this
fact does not allay the fears Of the Demo.
Gratis with their House majority of one.
Back of the whole matter is the local
option question, according to statements
made to-day by those in q position to
know, and while Representative Soper
made objections to the nomination Of
William B. Megear for clerk OF the House,
Il is said that his most strenuous objection
was to DR.. T. O. Cooper speaker, because
he feared that the temperance element
would not be given proper representation
on the committees.
The ''wet" and "dry" question is ex-
pected to play an important part in this
session, and some of the Democrats are
fearing that Representative Soper will
come forth with further demands as re-
CARDS that question and others as we'll.
He having shown his hand at the beginn-
log, his colleagues are uncertain as to
what be intends to do in the future, and
the indications are that he will be the OBJ
ject Of much interest.
Following upon the recommendations |
of the taxation aud revenue commission |
comes the announcement that high |
license bill is to be introduced and notice |
ofsuch is expected most any time as such |
a bill is now said to be in the course of
For towns Of 10000 popu-
Iation and upward the commission recon-
mended license fee of $500, and $3.50 to
the state 5000 for the city and $50 for
the county.
Going upon the assumption that the
high license measure will be along this
line, some of the down state members, it
is said, will offer opposition to it, espec.
ally those in the ''dry" districts. So far
there has not been much talk heard con-
;erning the matter, but there is sure to
be later on.
So far there has not been much done in
he matter of legislation, but this is chief
y because the House was SO late organic
ng. There promises to be an abundance
II notices of bills next week. II
In the House this morning notice was
,iven of bill giving the Board Of Park
Commissioners authority to acquire land
or park purposes within radius Of Eve
niles Of the boundary limits Of Whining
on.
1t is reported that if such law is en-
cted, William P. Bancroft, president of !
be park board will turn over to the board J
aluable lands outside of Wilmington for {
ark purposes. Whether be will turn {
hem over outright or sell the land for q
sasonable sumis not known.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
PHRAsANrs FOR DELAWARE

The Delaware Game Protective Associa-
ton, through its secretary, E. G. Brad.
ford, Jr., OF No. l0I1 Market street, makes
an announcement to the effect that just as
soon as the cunning season has been
brought to close that there will be dis
tributed throughout the state one hundred
brace Of Hungarian pheasante.
Il is now expected that the birds will
reach Wilmington about January 18th,
and they will be given free into respon-
sibIe hands. The effort on the part of the
Protective Association in the distribution
OF the birds will be to get them scattered
as much as possible over the entire state
so that the propagation will proceed and
in the course Of few years there will be
some good shooting in all sections.
Climatic conditions and general sur
roundings in Delaware are said to be all
that could be desired for the rearing Of 1
large flock Of the birds within a short
time. Every attention will be given to
see that all Of the birds reach the right
people, who will attend to liberating
them according to the promises.
The bird is adaptable to all climates.
Snow and hard winters do not bother
them to anv great extent and while the
native partridge has not been able to stand
up under the heavy SHOWS and would be
killed off during the course of q hard
winter, the claim is made that the variety
which is now being imported is able to
burrow through two or three feet of snow
and make it's escape, As to food il eats
anything in sight after it has become ma.
ture and during the winter months can
subsist on buds Of trees, berries and other
forage of that nature.
Those who desire the privilege Of a.
sisting the distribution of the birds would
do well to make application early to the
secretary of the association as the assign
ment will be made according to locations
favorable to proper propagation.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09
wARNlcK

Our schools rsOpsned MOnda aitstth'
Holidays.
/ DR.. Galen Wright spent ehia week ii
the Quaker City.
Mrs. H. NJ. Eaton is visiting ber daugb.
ter in Marshallton.
We are glad to report Mr.. A. N. Craw-
ford OF the sick list
Nh T. Bayard vinyard bas returned
from Harrington, Del.
Mr.. 8. G. Lynch vas Wilmington
visitor during the past week.
W, J. B. Loaand spent three days Of
The past week in Philadelphia.
Mr. Charles Boyles moved bis family 10
the property OfNE. r. B; Merritt on Mon.
day.
Master Amos Wilson "a conAned to bis
bed with pneumonia. Or. j. ]. Wright
is in attendance.
Mr. J"sepl SchriseE Is ocCapying |
'fslF Oaks" near town, vaeated by Nj. |
WiIbert WoOleyham.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Manleye we're the
guests of Mr.. aud Mrs. s. P. Hoover, In
CeciltOn, on Sunday.
Washington Camp, No. 8, P. s. OLA.
meets each Tuesday evening in Merritt's
Hall at 7.30 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corbit yinyard, OF Mid
dletown, we're brief visitors at the home
Of Mira Mary A. LoAand on Monday.
The Senior Endeayor Society held its
social and business meeting at the home
Of Mrs. E. A. Jones last Friday evening.
The many friends here of Mr.. E. E.
Marsh are sorry to hear of his illness in
Fort Morgan, Colorado. We wish him
lpeedy recovery.
Mr.. Grover Bender who resides on the
Brady Farm, near town, was kicked in
he face by two year old colt on Tues
lay. Although his face aud nose are torn
dr. B. is getting along very nicely. DR..
}. A. Ritchie Of MiddIetown is in attend
Ince.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-09

FOB SALE. N-l40 egg Cyrhefa 1ncu-
batof, 4 good as new also 1 lBrooderin
good condition slt viii buy both. This
Incubator cost SIS new. the Brooder SIA.
JoHE J. JoI1s,
Middlesown. Del.
Mr.. Grover Bender who resides with
her father on shs Brady farm near War
wick. Nd, was kicked By colt Tuesday
morning aud painfully injured. Mr.
Bendler was passing By the heels Of the
colt when the accident happened, and
unfortunately she colts foot struck him
10 the face. Dr.. G. A. Richie was
Summoned and dressed the wonnd, and
at this writing be Is reported to be i'm
proving slowly. 1
Laughter il the best medicine in the
world. and TO get Il 10 big doses you only
hayeto attend one performance Of the
Kings Minssrels which will appear at the
Middlesown Opera House, Monday jan
nary IL. Genuine hnmor is the key
note Of everything on the progrsme, and
yet there are three vaudeville acts which
will quicken the pulse Of the most blase
theatre goer. A military brass band and
q superb orchestra are features with the
show which will make she hit OF the sea-
son here.
The following officers Of Damon Lodge,
No. y, K. Of P, will be installed on We'd
nesday evening, January 18th: C. @. John
J. Jolls; v. c., Fred Bloome; Prelate, Roe
s. Redgraye; NJ. of W.. William Dixon;
K. Of R. and s., Joseph c. Jolls; N. Of F.,
w. 8. Letherbury; M. of A.. H N Black;
M. Of f., Lemuel B, Lee; /. g., Wallace
Dickinson; o. g., George N. Dickinson;
Representative to Grand Lodge, Charles
F. Beaston.
Mr.. J. A. Unruh, who resides on the
Wilson farm on the road leading from
Middletown to Ginn's Corner, has lost
two valuable horses during the past two
weeks from mengitis. Mr.. Unruh had |
another horse affected with tie disease,
but at this writing we have not heard of
its death. The loss is heavy one to Mr..
Unruh, as one of the animals was very
valuable mare. DIR. Fl. B. Mcdowell who
attended the horses informs us that the
disease is not contagious, but may affect
the entire stable.
The exhibits of the Middletown chicken
fanciers at the Wilmington Poultry Show
this weak, we're exceptionally fine, and
greatly admired by the large crowd in
attendance. Mr.. G. P. Cochran exhibit
rose comb Rhode Island Reds and
eight prizes-two frsts, one
second, two thirds, one fourth and two
special prizes. Messrs. Schuman and
Minner, who showed rose comb Rhode
Island Reds, were also very successful,
capturing two first, one second, one
third, one fourth, one fifth and one
special. Mr.. Walter Beasten in strong
on single comb Buff Orping-
ions, was awarded one first, one second,
Ind one third prize. The exhibitors and
Ievera OF their friends visited the show
IN Wednesday, and were delighted with
he many handsome birds on exhibition.