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Middletown transcript., 1909-04-03
COAL FOE ARPrL

Owing to the peculiar and unsettled
conditioned the coal situation, we are able to
accept orders on the following conditions
namely: Orders will be entered on the
dates when received by US and will be filled
strictly in that same order, as rapidly as we
can secure the coal and at the price ruling
az NE taalae Of delivery.
There being no guarantee TO us as 70
price, time Of deliyery--or any other guar
antee, We cannot guarantee further than
quickest delivery possible, lowest price
then ruling and PURE GOOD COAL.
We solicit the orders of our patrons,
promising the best treatment to all who
favor Us with their orders that is possible
under the unsettled condition of the coal
market.
Thanking our patrons for past fayors
and confidence.
Very Respectfully,
G. E. HUK1LL.
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TOWNSEND

Mrs. Nan Pote, OF Mt. Pleasant, was
she guest Of Mr. George Hart and family
recently.
Mrs. W. G., Money is spending a few
days with relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Mabel Foard, Of Clayton, ppeut
Wednesday with Miss Anna VanDyke.
Mrs. john Ernest and son, John. Of
Sassafras, spent Saturday with Richard
Hodgson and family.
]. Mr. and Mrs.George Ginn, Of near town,
we're the guests OF friends in Dover Tues
day aid Wednesday.
AIr. and Mrs Leonard Dickinson, of
Wilmington, spent few days last week
with their patents here
Mrs. Maggie Lee returned home on
Wednesday, after few days visit with
her daughter near Smyrna.
The W. c. T. U. held its regular month.
iy meeting at the home Of Mrs. Mary
E. Money on Monday afternoon.
MFR. Walter Finley aud wife, OF PhiTa-
deIpliis, were the guests OF Mr.. Walter
Hart and fainii! Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Mary E. Money aud daughter
spent Wednesday with her brother, Mr..
William Naylor and family, near Odessa.
Mi ses Lillian N. West, Anna Jones and
Lulu R. RatledRe returned to The Nor.
NAL School, West Chester, on Monday
after ten days visit with their parents
here.
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PE ERsoNALlTlEs.

Miss MolIie Wilson ii visiting her siste
near Smyrna.
Miss Ada Nj, Tygsrt. Of Philadelphia
il visiting Miss Esther shallcross.
Irving H. Metten, of New York City,
visited his parents here this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. n. r. Crouch, Of Whining
ton, spent Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. Hugh G. Browne, of Wilmington,
has been the guest Of relatives and friends
in town.
Mr.. Il. G. Tatman, Of Wilmington, was
the guest Of bis father, Mr. Cyrus Tatman,
one day this week.
Miss Helen Biggs, Of Troy, N. Y, is
spending the Easter HOLIDAYS with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Biggs.
Miss Louise Mcdowell left Saturday for
Bryn MaWr, Pa, where she will enter
upon three years training course in a
hospital near that place.
Mrs. George Derrickson will be dele
gate from the Presbyterian Missionary
Society to the Missionary Convention to
be held next week in the Zion, Nd,
Church.
Miss Ida v. Howell principal Of the
public schools, is seriously i'll at her home
on Main street. During her illness, her
place is being filled BY the assistant prin-
cipal, Miss Hester Wiley.
Prof. A. R. spaid, Of Wilmington, was
IN town on Wednesday and spent most Of
the day visiting the different rooms Of
the public school. During the afternoon
Mr., spaid paid a visit to the colored
school.
Mrs. George Derrickson, Miss Emma
Blackiston and Miss Mary NoWland will
be delegates from Forest Sunday School
tothe St. Georges Hundred Sunday School
Convention to be held in Odessa on next
Wednesday.
The Rev. George p Jones and family
left on Thursday for Salisbury, Nd,
where he was assigned by the recent
session Of the Wilmington Conference to
be District Superintendent. The Rev.
Mr.. Jones and his wife have numerous
friends here who were sorry to have them
leave us.
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BEEHEsDA,s NEW PASTOR
& Rer. \. 5. COLIN Preashed Two

The Rev. v. S: Collins Preached Two
Eloquent Sermons On Sunday
The new pastor of Bethesda Methodist
Episcopal Church, Rev. Vaughan s. Col
lins, arrived in town on Saturday Of last
week, and preached two eloquent SER
nous Sunday, and his congregations were
well pleased with both the morning and
evening discourses. His morning text
was from Isaiah XIII "a bruised reed
shall lie not break, and the smoking fax
shall lie not quench." At the evening
service be selected Luke XIV: "And the
Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying,
This man receiVeth sinners, and eateth
with them. =
Members and friends of the congrega-
ton joined last evening in extending to
their pastor and bis wife cordial re-
ceplion. There was large attendance to
do honor to the occasion, and fine sup
per was served to the new pastor and his
family at $50 O'Clock. During the even.
ing vocal and instrumental music was rem
dered, and pleasant time spent.
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DON'T FORGET

The 81. Georges Hundred Sunday School
Convention which will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Odessa,
April 7th. Every effort has been used
to make the sessions of this Convention
not only helpful and inspiring to Sunday
School workers, but equally entertaining
for all who may be with US.
The committee on arrangements has
provided entertainment for all delegates,
and we are hoping that each School will
be we'll represented.
The public is most cordially invited to
attend.
You will notice from program below
that the evening session is beginning early
so that all delegates may remain to hear
the excellent address which is in store for
them. Special music has also been ar
ranged for the evening, with Miss Gunkel
as soloist. Following is the program
Afternoon Session
200 Devotional Services
Kew. u. j. Glvan
2.15 Greeting from Odessa
Mr.. G. L. Townsend
230 Why Train Sunday School Teachers
Rev. r. J.. Hallett
ESQ Something that can be done in the
average Sunday School
|, Miss Nj. S. Wilson
$40 Teaching reference in Sunday School
Rev. T. I'll. Moore
$50 Our Cradle Roll Work
Miss Beasten
$50 Offering
Appointment Of Committees
400 Conference Of Elementary Workers
Led BY Miss Wilson
Evening Session
700 Song and Prayer Service
Report of Committees
Election Of Officers
Offering
7.30 The Home Department
Miss M. 8. Wilson
500 Samson Rev. v. S. Collins
Prayer
Benedietion.
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cEcILToN

Mrs. Jones is visiting her aon, Rev. o.
=. Jones and wife.
Mrs. A. P. Jones has been the guest Of
relatives in New Jersey.
Mr.. John Taylor has been visiting Bis
daughter in Philadelpbia.
Mrs. K. Price spent one day this week
with Mrs. John Manlove.
Wilbur Wooleybam has moved bis
sstFfsii f ! : farm near htfiddiigtuWn.
Mrs. Sadie Price, Of Philadelphia, has
been visiting Mrs. r. W. Blackway.
Mrs. Helen Hall has been spending
sometime with relatives near Warwick.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. 6. Manloge were The
guests Of Mr.. Joseph Manlove on Sunday.
Miss Martha Vandegrift has been the
guest Of Mrs. Harry CLARK, near Earleville.
John Freeman, Of Philadelphia, was
she guest Of Mr.. and Mrs II. w. Black
on Sunday.
Quite number from here attended The
Lunch Box Social at JohntoBn last Fri,
day evening.
we are glad to hear that Mrs. Henry
Boulden who has been quite 10, is better
at this writing.
George Oldham, Of Philadelphia, i
spending sometime with bis parents, Mr..
G. Oldham and wife.
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opEs

Hr. Harry Ward is spending this Weei
| Id Philadelphia.
Mr.. +. B. Watkins was In Philadelphii
lev days last week.
Mrs. William Mccoy spent few day
last week 10 Wilmington.
Mrs. NJ. TYSON. Of Philadelphia, spent
a few da,s last week here.
Mr.. Earl 6. Ward is spending this
week with relatives IN Chester, Pa.
Mrs. n. yandegrift is entertaining her
sister, Mics Eaton, Of McDonouRh.
Mr.. w i lam Baker aud con, Mr.. Hollis
Baker, Of Aberdeen, Nd spent laSs Sat-
nrday here.
Mr.. G. NJ. Back, Mr.. Taylor aud Mr..
yandegrift, Of Chester, Pa, spent last
Saturday here.
Miss Ethel L. Mailly has returned
home, after spending sometime ~ith
friends in Cleveland, o.
Mr.. William Townsend, OF Wilmington,
spent last Sunday with bis parents, Mr..
ard Mrs. 6. L. Townsend.
! Mr.. Hiram Plsasanton. of Philadelphia.
ID spending sometime with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Pleasanton.
! speciaI services viii be held in Draw.
yers Presbyterian Church each evening
next week, beginning Sunday. The fol.
lowing speakers will he present Rev. ].
B. Turner. D. D., Dover; Rev. Arthur
Richards, Say rHa; Rev. F. II Moore, d.
Ian, D. D., Of Newark The Sacrament of
the Lords Supper will be administered
Sunday, April 18th. The pubIic is most
cordially invited to join with US in these
Holy Week services will begin
at 730 P. NJ. Il
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Pebbles wH1sKEY

The best scheme yet Lii upon for ap-
peasing the Unsuitable thirsts Of those who
now find themselves in dry" districts
having been Accustomed 10 just the OPP
posite condition in early life is now being
worked at Clayton.
A fellow knoWn az q walking saloon,
travels ali through New Castle county
and Is due at Townsend tomorrow. It's
not unlawful TO sell liquor In New Castle,
but the people have made il 50 hot for
saloonksepers that none can get d license
south Of the canal except at Middletown.
This fellow has taken out government
license and q peddler's license.
He makes canvass early in the week
and fills bis note book. Later in the
week he arrives with the goods-no less
than one qusrt Of spirits and no less than
three bottles Of beer to customer.
And there seems 10 be no way of stop.
ping him from getting rich at ii --Er.
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HENRYs SUDDEN DEATH UNsOLYED
The COroaer's Jury Failed 10 Fasd canse
Of Deattl

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The coroner's jury met on Monday Il
determine it possible the cause Of The
sudden death Of John Henry, colored,
who died two weeks ago, and 30 peculiar
were the circumstances surrounding She
death Of Henry, that the coroner had
made searching investigation, hlrt Gl,s
evidence produced on Monday Was not
sufficient for the jury to suspect anyone
Of having committed the crime, and che
verdict was that he came to his death
from causes unknown to the jury, aud
they we're discharged by the coroner.
The case is a puzzling one, and State
Detective Gilis, after a visit here and
securing what was considered strong evil
dence, colored man named Matthew
Brown was arrested by order Of the
Attorney-Ge General as knowing something
OF the matter and taken to the Workhouse,
pending an analysis of the stomach of the
dead man atthe Delaware College labora-
tory. The report from Newark failed to
find any poison, it is said, either in the
dead mans stomach or in the whiskey
bottle from which he drank, and the
coroner could not do anything more to-
ward unrayeling the mystery.
The Attorney. General is now having
the case investigated, and il Is to be
hoped that il Henry vas given q drug,
the guilty culprit may receive the full
penalty for committing such q cowardly
crime.
Those who served on the jury were ):
E s. Jones, foreman s. E. Massey, W.
w. Allen, S. s. Hoiten, ]. A. snydam,
D. w. Stevens and John Armstrong. No
evidence was produced at the second sit
ting Of the inry that would tend to show
that the man, Henry, had met with foul
play.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-03
LETTER 70 EDWARD REYNOLDS
Middletown, Del.

MiddletoWn, Del.
Dear Sir: How two men differ! N Avery
Delhi. N Y. had two houses painted twc
ways; the houses alike, same painter, diff
ferent paints. One paint 6 gallona, She
other IL.
A dealer there who was selling the l2
gallon paint, threw it out and put in the
6-gallon paint.
Do you see why2 The less-gallons
paint cost less for the job by 6 gallons Of
paint and days labor: $1O.75 for paint
and SIP to S24 for labor according to
painters wages 81 to 81 day.
A dealer in paint at Malone, N Y, was
selling this 6-galIon paint, was offered
the l2-gallon paint for 15c less Q gallon,
and took it to make that extra l5c q gal
Ion, he saddles loss of $22. rs TO $34,75 a
job on bis customers. What il they find
it out?
The people bad better lookout for that
$22.65 or $34.75, which ever it-is-we
don't know what painters day wages are
there.
The two paints are Deyoe and another
sold at the same price by the gallon.
Will you fgure-out that l2.gallon paint:
what man can afford to pay for gallon
OF il2
The answer is (if you figure it right
taking wages 81 q day; A man could
afford to put on that paint il somebody
pays him l23c gallon; and, taking wages
81 day, be must get $l.2l a gallon.
Yours truly
75 FW DEVOE co
PSI. F. McWhorter and son cell our
paint.
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. Governor Names Qficials

Dover, Del, April 1st. Governor PEN
newill to-day made these appointments :
Magistrates Gardner w. soseph, 81 Nil.
lord, for seven consecutive terms treas.
urer of Milford, succeeding William a.
Truitt; Charles w. NickeFsuH y Mes
Castle. succeeding William II. Terry Jury
commissioners for Kent county sFusan
2. Hazel, Democrat, Of smyFn pE,a n
bur d Burton, Republican, d m
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-03
TRI-sTATE CAENERs

Alta meeting at Wilmington, the ques-
tion Of perfecting the National Gamers
Association was taken up by the Tri-State
Gamers, and three committees, one from
each OF the States Of New Jersey, Mary.
land and Delaware composing the Tri-
State Association, were appointed as fol.
lows; Delaware. w. O. Hoffecker, Smyrna,
Chairman; John S. Reynolds, Frederick,
and G. R. Jones, Georgetown. New Jer-
sey, John E. Diament, Cedaryille, chair.
man; William Lanning, Bridgeton, and
Luke F. Smith, Elmer. Maryland, II.
=. strausburgh, Aberdeen, chairman; H.
3. Messenger, fredericksburg, and G. M.
DashielI, Princess Anne. These three
committees will solicit funds for the
financing Of the Board of Publicity as
well as look after the interests in this
locality and ferret out false Communica-
tions tending to irjure the canning in
dustry.
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WARWICK

& ta x
r. B. Merritt was In Elkton this week
4 There are several cases Of pneunonis
in town
Mr.. r r. Jones is visiting relatives
near Galena.
| Mr.. Perkins, Of Wilmington, spent
| Sunday at his home here.
Little Miss NJ. A. LoAand has returned
TO her homein Philadelphia.
Mrs. John a. LoAand, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with Mrs. NJ. A. Lofiand.
Mre. B. s. Hall is able to be out sfter
being confined to her room with the la
grippe.
Mrs. John N. Holden visited her
daughter, Mrs. James Sayin, near Middle
town, on Tuesday,
Mrs E. o. Spear and daughter, Miss
Mayme, were the guests Of Mrs. s. D.
Wilson. last week.
Miss $. Ethel vinyard was in Whining
ton part Cf the past week, taking the
teachers examination.
Rev. ]. A. Arters, OF Wilmington, will
preach in the NJ. P. Church, Sunday
evening, May %, at 7.3O O'Clock.
Miss Bessie W. Gunkel will be the
soloist as the St. Georges Hundred Sun.
day School Convention, which convenea
at Odessa, Del, May 7th.
Miss Bessie w. Gunkel will leave on
Saturday IL be present at the annual
conference OF the Methodist Church,
t.sllttiieaitt Hell eeHsefies ii Baltimore.
William Smith repleyied mare last
week which he had traded Edward
Poor for horse. Poor proved that the |
trade was made without a guarantee,
therefore Poor regained his mare and |
Smith was held for the cost
The Rev. C. NJ. Cullom will leave town |
the first of the week for the Maryland |
Annual Conference which convenes in |
Baltimore. He will be accompanied by
his wife who will leave him at Baltimore
and go to Washington for two weeks.
A meeting was called on Tuesday even
ing by the manager of last years base
ball club for the purpose of recognizing.
The efficient manager, Bayard Vineyard,
was unanimously reelected to act during
the ensuing year and A. r Merritt was
made secretary and treasurer. The boys
made an excellent showing during last
season and as they are much stronger
this year, base ball enthusiasts may look
for some good games. We have the
proud distinction of knowing that the
club is composed of Warwick boys,
therefore all receipts will go to the
treasurer and not paid out for some
player wearing college uniform.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY

Mr.. Frank S. Clayton was a Kirkwood
visitor Friday.
Mrs. George Reuss has been in vii
mington.
Miss Mary Swing spent Monday with
Miss Elizabeth Cooling.
Caleb N. Price moved to a farm near
Newport, Del, Friday.
Harry Sherman spent several days last
week ia Philadelphia.
Miss Ida Bouchelle was entertained by
Miss Ethel Ellison over Sunday.
A "kitchen shower" was rendered Miss
Nellie Rhoades Saturday evening.
Messfs. Delbers Hague and Delaney
Scott, Of Ekton, we're town visitors, Sum
day.
Mrs. Ida BouchelIe visited her daugh.
fer. Mrs. I. @. Ellison. from Friday m.
I'll Sunday.
Miss Susie Spriggs has returned to
Fairmount, Md, after visit with Miss
Tina Evans.
Rev. Mr.. Limerick, Of Princeton, filled
the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church
Sunday.
Julius W. Clayton has josl received
four hundred tons Of manufactured ice
from Baltimore.
The Daughters of the Confederacy met
at the home Of Mrs. Bennett Steele Tues
evening.
Mrs. Clara Nj. knight, Of Port Deposit,
vas the guest Of Mrs. Waitman smithers
on Friday.
Mrs. Byron Bouchelle, Mrs. William
Howard and Mics Eta Ferguson spent
Tuesday 10 the First district.
Capt. Q. T. Cooling was presented with
a Past Masters apron by Cecil Lodge, No.
1875, A. F. & A. NJ, at their regular meet
ing March %.
Rev. 7. G. smoot and famiIy left for
Orioie. Nd, Tuesday. where he will have
charge Of S.. Peters Church.
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RECEPTION TO .. 5. SENATORS

GE RGETowN, Del, April LA public
reception wilt be rendered By the Repub.
liCans Of Sussex county 10 United States
Senators Henry A. dupont OF Whining.
ton and Harry A. Richardson Of Dover,
in the Republican Club Rooms in the
Lacey Building, Market street. at noon
on Tuesday, April 6.
The reception will be given 80 that the
Senators may have the pleasure OF meet.
ing personally the Republicans of this
county, and in fact all citizens who wish
the opportunity Of forming their acqnain.
tance.
Extensive preparations are being made
by the club Of this town for the sffsir and
Republicans hom every quarter Of tl,is
county are expected to be in attend-
ance.
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OBITUARY
wILLIAM j. GUEssF0RD

WILLIAM ]. GUEssF0RD
After an Illness Of one week, William
J. Guessford died at his home near Town.
send, on Friday evening, March 18th,
aged 46 years. Mr.. Guessford bad been
suffering With pneumonia, and although
three physicians and trained nurse had
done all in their power to save bis life,
be died at Ii O'Clock on the above named
date
Mr.. Guessford, who was engaged in
farming, was we'll and favorably known
III the section where he resided, and bis
death was great shock to bis relatives
and numerous friends. He leaves a wife,
six children, a mother and several
brothers to mourn bis death.
ItsEsFFaII held 81 81 h Iis late sate
residence, on Tuesday afternoon at two
o'clock, conducted by the Rev. f. G.
Macsorley, and the remains were entered
in Emmanuel M. E. Cemetery, near
Townsend.
Dearest William, thou has left US,
And thy loss we deeply feel;
Bot lis God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again We hope to meet you,
When our days on earth have past,
When In Heaven with joy we meet you,
Where nofarewell tears are shed.
MOTHER.
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LEcruRE An cENTuRY GLUE

The lecture given before the New Cen
tury Club Tuesday by Mr.. William E
Wright, was exceedingly interesting anG
instructive. His subject was "a few
Contrasted Ideals from Shakespeare, illus
trated by readings from Julius Cesar
The room was well filed with club mem
bers who were delighted to have the
opportunity of hearing Mr.. Wright, who
is we'll known as reader and student oI
Shakespeare.
The program for next Tuesday will be
an entirely musical one, and the Club il
promised musical treat. Non-memberf
will be admitted on payment of fifteen
cents. The following elaborate program
will be given:
Piano, 'Gondoliers," NeUa
Miss Helen Townsend
Contralto, (a) "Life's Lesson" Nevin
(b) "In Winter" Nerin
Miss Bessie Gunkel
Piano, "Air de Ballet" Ctanainade
Miss Marie Byers
Contralto, (a) Little Boy Blue,' Neuin
~ "Mighty like Rose" NeUin
Miss Gunkel
Piano, Goodnight" Nerin
Venetian Love Song" Nemn
Miss Helen Townsend
Contralto, (a) "Dream Maker Man" Ncvin
(h) Loves Necklace" Neuin
Miss Gunkel
Piano, 'Pierrette," Chqminade
Miss Townsend
Contralto, "The Rosary"
Miss Gunkel
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sueaEsr1oN roa W1NrER oOMroRr

This is to call yonr attention the unset
tied condition Of the COAL SITUATION,
owing to this fact we cannot guarantee
orders only as the Coal is shipped to Us.
We do, however, guarantee to gil all or
ders in same rotation as received. First
come, first served I.
Your confidence Is our best asset. Gire as
call.
All orders for High Grade Lehigh Coal
free from dirt, promptly filled, at the
lowest price at the time OF delivery.
Leave your order at either Office. Thank
ing you for past favors,
Respectfully yours,
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-03
M. BANNING.
East Main ST.
Del.
New CASTLE C,uNTY, ss.
THE STATE cF DELAWARE.

New CASTLE CtuNTY, ss.
The STATE CT DELAWARE.
To THE SHERIFF OF New CASTLE COUNTY,
GREETING:
Whereas, Ernest 7. Kimberly
by his Petition to the Judges ol
our Superior Court, filed in the
Office of the Prothonotary of said
Court in and for New Castle
Seal County, for the cause of com.
plant therein alleged, has made
application to our said Judges
that decree may be pronounced
diseolying the marriage existing
between the Petitioner and Annie
Kimberly.
We, Therefore, Command You, as you
were heretofore commanded, That you
summon Annie Kimberly that she be and
appear before the Judges of our said
Court at the next term thereof to be held
at Wilmington, on Monday, the third
day of May next to answer the allegations
of the said petitioner, Ernest 7. Kimber-
ly according to the Act of Assembly in
such case made and provided, and also to
do and receive what the Court shall then
and there consider concerning her in this
behalf as to the Court shall seem meet
and eonsistenG with the provisions of the
said Act Of Assembly.
And have you then there this writ.
Witness the Honorable Chas. B. Lore,
at Wilmington, the First day of March
A. D. nineteen hundred and nine.
HERBERT L. RICE,
Issued March "a, 1909. Prothonotary.
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MATTINGS

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.Our new mattings, both China ant
Japanese are in. Very handsome. Lon,
straw ,rcsenabie,i jim beautiful carpet effec
striped or lowered designe. japanese
mattings at 25, %, 80, 35 to 6Oc per yard
cut. Less for whole roll. China mattingi
at 10. 20 to 25c per yard, cut. Less fol
whole roll.
Potter's new oil cloth for floor, table,
stair and shelves. Some pretty patterns
to select from.
New mus!ins, India Linen, long cloth
cambria, Persian lawn, etc.
Table linen, towel crash and towels. A
lot of Bates seersucker in pretty patterns.
We have some splendid values in
brooms, scrub, white-wash and dust
brushes.
Don't forget our line Of Colgate's Toilet
goods.
When in need of fine and fancy grocer
les, foreign and domestic fruits. also fresh
vegetable call on US. We shall endeayor
to give you goods that will satisfy and
please You or money refunded.
Goods delivered from 7.30 A. NJ to
IL noon, also from to 6 P. M.
Long distance phone, go.
Store open from 6 A. M. to 8 8P. M.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-03
DELAWARE STILL 4 eRETHA GREEN

Delaware will continue as 4 Gretna
Green. The House killed bill intro
duced by Representative Brockson, Of
Kent county, providing for more strin-
gent marriage laws. The Measure pro-
vided that males under IS years and
females under l6 years must pre-
sent written consent before i clergy
man could unite them. It was aIso
stipulated that all couples must make
formal application three days before the
ceremony could be performed.
The bill recently introduced forbid
ding all divorces in Delaware vas also
killed.