davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
opEs EssA

Miss Geneva Ward has returned Il
Chester. alter visiting her parents here.
Mrs. !. G. Webb is spending this week
with relatives 10 and near Philadelphia.
Rev. r. I. Hallett, vile aud son are
spending sometime with relatives in Mil
ford.
Miss frances +. husband is spsntline
che holidays with relatives al Brandy ~ir,r
Summit, Pa.
i Mr.. F. B. Watkins. wife and two daugh-
ters spent Friday last with her mother 10
Middletown.
Rev. D. ]. Given, wife and son spent
Friday with her mother, Mrs. A. EatOnl
in Port Penn.
Jacob GremminRer. Of Chester, Pa,
/ spent few days this week with relatives
in and near town.
DIR. Il. F. Smyth, wife and son we're
guests of relatives Ia Germantown, Pa,
several days last week.
Mrs. Georgia E. Coppage has returned
home from Wilmington, where she spent
Christmas with her son.
Miss Gornelia Townsend, Of New York,
is visiting at the home of her parents
G. L. Townsend and wife.
William Reynolds, wife and two chill.
dren, Of Kirkwood. were guests Of bis
mother on Christmas day.
Mr.. John Watkins, wife and daughters,
Jeannette and Helen, have returned from
visit with relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Joseph NJ. Armstrong. Of Phila-
delpbia, is spending this week with her
sister, Mrs. Stephen Cats, near town.
Mr.. /. G. Webb apd wife had as their
guests on Christmas day, Mrs. Margaret
CHM of Townsend, and Wilmer Staats
and wife Of Liston's Beach.
Mr.. Fred Demorest, of Delanco, N. j.,
and Miss Anna Gremminger, Of Philadel-
phia, spent several days last week with
their mother, Mrs. NJ. Gremminger.
Mr.. o. G. Stevens and wife entertained
on Christmas day her sisters, Mrs. Harry
Cook, Misses Belle and Ida Rose, OF
Philadelphia, and Mr.. Emerson Stewart,
of Atlantic City.
Rev. Charles K. Gibson. of HYDE Pa,
is spending the holidays with his parents.
Joseph L. Gibson and wife. Mr.. Gibson
filed the pulpit Of st. Pauls NJ. E. Church
on Sunday evening last, and preached a
special sermon to the Brotherhood of the
Church.
On tomorrow Sunday evening re-
viyal meetings will begin in St. Pauls M.
E. Church, service beginning at 7.30
O'Clock. Everyone is most cordially in
vited to be present at these meetings and
help to make them a success. They will
also be held during the coming week.
Mrs. Alfred Stevens entertained at
dinner on Christmas day her children,
Mr.. Fred Kumpel and wife of Medford,
N. j.; Mr.. Stanley s. Stevens and wife Of
Delaware City; Moody Stevens Of Chester;
Preston L. Stevens of Wilmington, and
grandson, Master ]. Stanley Stewart Of
Chester.
On Wednesday eveninga reception was
rendered the members and friends of st.
Pauls NJ E. Church by the Sunday School
Of that Church in connection with the
annual treat 10 the Sunday School. A
short program was rendered by the smaller
scholars OF the school, and all present
spent a most enjoyable evening.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
THE CHRISTMAS DANCE

The dance which was given by the
young men of Middetown on Monday
evening, in the Opera House, was an IN.
usually delightful and beautiful affair.
There were about sixty couples present.
Dancing began st S.45 P. NJ, and the
music, which was very fine, was furnished
by ElIiott's Orchestra Of Wilmington.
The hall was attractiyely decorated with
evergreens and the floor in fine condi.
ton. The young men who arranged for
she dance deserve much credit for their
success.
The committee was Lucien Green, Julian
Foard, James Woodall, Isaac Gibbs, James
Lockwood, Charles Cam, Wallace Daniela
and Irving Roberts. The patronessee
were Mrs. c. Z. Pool, Mrs. F. R. Pool,
Mrs. W. B. Biggs, Mrs. g. L. Townsend,
Jr., Mrs. George Jsnvier and Mrs. G. G.
Peyerley.
Refreshments we're served at midnight,
and consisted of chicken salad, biscuit
and coffee.
The young ladies wore beautiful cos.
tunes and as usual looked lovely.
Among those present we're Mr.. and
Mrs. G. v. Peverley, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Janvier, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Biggs, Mr..
aud Mrs. ]. B. Foard, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Comegys, Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Pool, Mr..
and Mrs. q. L. Townsend, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. 6. G. Peverley, Mr.. and Mrs. b. s.
Brady, Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Pennington,
DR.. and Mrs. P. R. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs,
]. G. Parker, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. H. s.
Beasten, Mrs. Duyal Gibbs, Mrs. S. B.
Foard, Mrs. T. E. Lindley, Mrs. G. WV.
Naudain, Mrs. w. P. Biggs, Misses JuIis
Morton, Maddie Tatman, Susie Foard,
Dora Price, Justine PeYerley, Marie Lock.
wood, May Beasten, Elizabeth Lindley,
Blanche Lockwood, Louise Cochran, Ethe
Cochran, Julia Lockwood, Estella Beas.
ten, Nellie Janvisr, Mary Hutchin and
Helen Biggs; Messrs. ]. P. Comegys, W,
H. Brady, Lucien Green, George Lock,
wood, James Lockwood, Isaac Gibbs, Ben
Gibbs, Julian Foard, Wallace Daniels,
Sidney Peverley, John Piser, Jesse Viii.
Its, Lloyd Brsgdon, Benjamin Biggs
Taylor Barnett, Irving Roberts, Clarence
George and Alfred Connellee, ,MiddIetown
MIR. and Mrs. Bradley, Miss Whalen, Mr..
Brice, Mr.. Massey. Mr.. Vickers and Mr..
Staveley, Chestertown, Md; Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh G. Browne, Miss Weightman, Miss
Swain, Messfs. Tomlinson, Henderson and
Bush, Wilmington; Mr.. Charles Crawford
Sassafras, Nd; Miss Lattomus, Mr.. Mac
Sorley, Townsend; Mrs. r. T. Cam, Kirk.
wood; Miss RebeCca Pierce, New Mexico
Miss Seegar, Texas; Miss HoIten, Mist
Hurlock, Mr.. Cook, Centreyille, Nd.
Miss Helen Townsend, Miss Marion Mif
Sun, Odessa; Miss Alice Woodall, jaime:
WoodAll, Georgetown, Nd Miss Helen
Shalicross, Trenton, N. j.; Miss Stephens,
Haddon Heights. N. j.; Mr.. Perry, Ben.
Dingham, Ala; Mr.. q. A. Pool, McDon
ough; Mr.. Houston Naudain, Baltimore
Nd.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
SALES TO TAKE PLACE

"WEDNESDAY, jkNuARY 10th, 1909
Public sale OF stock, farming implements,
ETC., by Isaac Guessford, on the Gray
Deakyne farm, At Smyrna Landing.
W. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
TUESDAY, JASUARx 19st,> 19O9.-Pub-
lie sale Of stock, farming implements,
etc., by Stephen ]. Keen, on the road
leading from Greepspring to Records
Mills. w. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 19O9.-
Public sale Of stock, farm Implements, &c.
by Freder OK Knots at his residence on
the Appleton Farm" !" on the road from
Odessa to Townsend. Jos. M. Armstrong,
auctioneeT.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1lth, l9O9-Pub-
lie sale Of stock, farming implements, &c,
by John W. Csrrow, Sr., neaa Mt. Plea
SAINT. Il. v. Buckson, auctioneer.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10Th, 19O0-Public
sale of stock, farming implements, ETC., by
w. S. Money. Executor, on the Elliott
Farm, one mile west Of Townsend, Del.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 18th, 1909
Public Sale of stock, farming implements,
&C., by Jas. 7. ShalIcrOss. 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.
WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY oath, 1907
Public Sale Of stock, farming implements,
ETC., by Manlove D. Wilson on the road
leading from Peterborough to NoxontoWn
Mills. w. Harman Reynolds. auctioneer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, l909-Pub.
lie sale Of Stock, farm implements, house,
bold goods, &C., by John P. Cochran, ,Jr.,
Agk. at bis residence, one mile Hest: of
MiddletoWn.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
OBITUARY
MRS. AMEL1A W. BOLTON


Mrs. Amelia White Bolton, beloved
wife Of William Bolton, died on Friday
last, December 25tb, in the 9th year of
her age. Mrs. Bolton was formerly a
resident of Middletown and bad many
friends and acquaintances here. Some
years since she removed to the farm of
Mr.. N. ]. Williams, on Bohemia Manor,
aud has resided there ever since. She
was afflicted with Bright's disease, and
had been great sufferer for sometime be-
fore her death. She was q woman de-
voted to her husband and family, kind
and sympathetic in disposition, with a
kind word for all her friends and acquain-
tances. She was member OF Bethesda
M. E. Church, this town, and lived con-
sistent Christian life. Besides her bus.
band, she leaves five children, as follows;
Harry, engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness at Galena, Nd; Mrs. Daniel @. Pleas
anton, of Middletown; Ella, Margaret
and Nathaniel, at home. Funeral SER
vices were held at her late residence on
Tuesday morning. Rev. George P. Jones
officiating, with interment in Forest
Cemetery, near town. The pall.bearers
were; Messrs. N. J. Williams, W. s.
Letherbury, George w. Merritt, ]. B.
Donovan, ]. A. Cleayer and James
Mullen.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
Pennsylvania Railroad
THE sTeEL-A TRAVEL sAFEcUARD.


The Pennsylvania Railroad has in operation its
lines easo Pittsburgh hundred passenger coaches
dining cars baggage and mail cars of the astee
type.
The solid steel framework of these cars, designed to-
resist shock and minimize the dangers of collision is further
strengthened by the steel sheahng enclosing the body of the
In fact everything about the coach is steel the
window frames the cushions Of the seats and the flooring
Such little woodwork into the makeupof the eoach
the plush with which the seats covered and the hair
with which they stuffed is treated to freproofng pro-
cess whilst the floors cement thus rendering the coach
practically indestrucble and thoroughly freproof
tits built like batteshp.
The coach is longer than the standard generally
in the railroads of this country and has comfortable
seating capacity of sixty to ninety people according the
style of the coach.
The unusual weight of the coaches give them sodty
that greatly increases the comfort of the passenger.
The seats adiustad to convenient space and
angle the coaches all lighted with electricity and amply
ventilated in winter well by and thoroughly
tested methods
The interior finish of the coach is plain though pleasing
to the eye The absence of enhances the idea
of strength and at the time absolute cleanliness
and thorough sanitation.
Steel in the principal trains between
New York, Philadelphia Washington, and the Main Line
between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh The number
constantly being increased the finished product
the shops.
The Pennsylvania Railroads equipment is recognized
the Standard of America.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
wAAWich

Mrs. Robert LlpisOoaIp visiting Il
Wilmington, Del.
Mrs. Q. O, Price was the gsess u MFe
Mcdonald ON Tuesday,
MI. and Mrs. WIN. T. yinyard spent
Monday in Wilmington.
Mr.. d. w. Wilson, Of Wilmington,
spent Sic holiday in town.
T. Ba5 ard vinyard is spending this
week with Harrington relatives.
The scholars Of the M. r Sunday School
were given treat iasI sunday morning.
MIR. and Mrs. MslbeT. Of Philadelphia,
are the guests Of Mrs Robert Snyder,
near town.
Dir. Joseph Dorsey, Of the Quaker
City, spent Sunday with bis parents,
near town.
Miss Lydia Porter, Of Smyrna. has been
the guest Of Mrs. Sallie Gunkls and
family during the past week.
Washington Camp, No. s. P. 0. S. Of
A.. put new furniture in their room on
Tuesday. which adds very much to the
appearance.
There wiIIfbe preaching at the NJ. P.
Church next sunday A. n. at 1880
o'clock and $50 P. NJ, followed by
revival services.
Mrs. T. ]. Hodgson and sons. Mrs.
Heston Atwell, Of Wilmington, and Misc
AtWell, Of Townsend, visited Mrs. John
Lattomus, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Armstrong, Of
McDonoBgh, Miss EInora R. Finley, Of
Cowentown, and Mr.. Harry Manloye, OF
Middletowu, were the guests of Mrs. B.
s. Hall on Xmas day.
Among the changes Of tenants We
notice the following: Robert Lipiscomb
to his property, vaeated BY Mr.. Cornelius
Davis; Mr.. Davis succeeded Mrs. Russon
who vacated the Merritt house, going
into the property which She recently
purchased from Mr.. Robert Moyan;
Mr.. James Hues goes TO the house of
Mr.. s. D. Wilson, while Chas. Boyles
will occupy the house vacated by Mr..
Huse; Charles Stearns comes to the Vim
yard property and W. II. Merritt goes to
the Connor property. known as the Hail
Building.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
pnIAWARRANs III HARFHauAKR

Friends here are very much, concerned
about the safety Of some Of the Americans
who were in Italy at the time Of the ter
rible earthquake, which is reported to
have been the greatest ever known, and
which killed many people, Among them
is Miss Florence Bayard Kane, formerly
secretary Of the Delaware State Library
Commission. Miss Henrietta Stadslman,
Of New Castle. daughter Of J. II. ssadeI-
man, is spending she season at Palermo,
Italy, with an artist friend. Mrs. Ella G.
Marshall, of Dover, and Miss Ella E.
Bssia. Of Easson, Md. are supposed 10 be in
EicS5. and their friends are quite anxious
abott their eatesy.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02

One n the most enjoyable dance
ol ite aaAaon was given In the Colo
NAL Club room ThuTday night, Dec
emhsr slst. BY Misses Gertrude Mo
CFone and Prudence Lewis. The patron
esses we're Mrs. s. E. Lewis, Mrs. l
Il McCFone; MFs. James Redgravei
Mrs. John Armstrong and Mfs. T. II
Ieonhars. Refreshments consisting 81
chicken salad and lettuce sandwiches and
coffee we're served at midnight. Guests
we're present from Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Townsend, Summit Bridge, Sassa-
fras, Cecilton, Clayton and cDonough.
The members and friends Of Bethesda
Methodist EpiecopaI Church ard conRre-
CATION, presented to their pastor, the Rev.
George P. Jones. on Christmas morning,
handsome solid gold watch and chain,
each OF the beat make and quality.
The ladies Of The church gave TO bis
wife. specially designed Christmas card,
decorated with Eve dollar gold pieces, to
the amount Of twenty-five dollars. This
amount was increased BY twenty dollars
more in gold, other individual friends,
each not knowing the mind Of the other,
as to the character Of the gifts These
present we're given, as tokens olapprecis.
tion Of their valued services 10 church
and community. Mr.. Jonesand family also
received many other personal mementos
from individuals in the community, indi-
eating that they have become intrenched
in q substantial manner lathe hospitality
and appreciation, 90 characteristic Of
Middletown. The pastor and family are
happy in their work, and never fail to
win many friends wherever they go.
The entertainment given in the Opera
House on Christmas night, under the
auspices Of the Mite Society Of Forest
Presbyterian Church, was decided sue
cess in every way. Each one took his or
her part 10 fine style, and it would be
hard to improve it in any way. Before
the Coronation of King Kriss Kringle,"
came solo by Miss Helen Biggs; "Doll
Drill" by fourteen little girls who sang
to their dollies and put them to sleep;
"Mother Goose Melodies" by six chill
dren, proved very amusing; Recitation,
Lydia Redgraye; spanish Dance" by
ten young ladies was exceedingly pretty.
The principal parts in king Kris Krin-
gle" were taken by: King Kriss Kringle,"
Mr.. II. NJ. Schroeder; Fairy Queen"
Miss Nellie Rothwell; "Aunt Cloe," Mrs.
Helen Armstrong; Little Sweetheart"
Grace Williams; GOOD Will and Good
Deeds" Mrs. C.Viuyard and Miss Blanche
Deakyne; 'Grumble and Grouty," Delbert
Gallagher and Frank Richards; "Com-
mon Sense" Miss Maude Deakyne; miss
Ready Wit" Miss Lenora Davis, "Little
Tot" Mabel Lockwood; Sunshine" Miss
Viola Weber; "Miss Fortune" Mrs. T.V.
Lsonhart; Naughty Little Girl" Miss
Lola Ingram; "Jack Tar" Mr.. Alfred
Mundell ; "Bill Bobstay," Mr.. Robert
Ratledge. A number of ''EnVoys" and
Sunday school children occupied the stage.
The singing of Messrs. Mundell and Rat
ledge was especially enjoyed, each of them
being recalled for the third time. The
sum Of $130.59 was cleared and the ladies
are delighted with their success.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
cEclLToN

Walter Clayton is visiting relatives in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. William Smith spapt Friday and
Saturday in Wilmington.
Mr.. Manly Drennen, Of Elkton, was in
town on Monday and Tuesday.
Revival services will begin here next
Sunday evening in NJ. E. Church.
Alexander jackson, of Wilmington, is
spending this week with Harold Padley.
Mr.. George Beaston and wife were en-
tertained on Christmas day BY Mr. Charles
Beaston.
Mr.. A.W. Jones and wife, Of near Mas.
sey, spent Christmas day with Mr.. Thomas
P. Jones and wife.
Misses J. P. DushansApf Earleville, and
May Dushane, Of Black, spent Monday
with friends 10 town.
Miss Lille Short, Of Philadelphia, is
spending the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. E. s. Short and wife.
Misses Knock, of Earleville, and Louise
Glenn, of Landlord, Kent County, are
visiting Miss Mary Blackway.
Mr.: Geary Oldham. Of Philadelphia. L
spending Christmas week with his par.
ents, Mr.. G. Oldham and wife.
Services began last Sunday in the 81.
Stephens Chapel, and win continue every
Sunday morning at II O'Clock All are
invited 70 attend.
The teachers and scholars Of the Epia.
copal Sunday School met at the home Of
Mrs. 6. n. Davis on Wednesday alter
noon. where shey received their Xmas
treat Of ice cream and cake and sach we're
presented With nice present. Adelight-
full time had by ail.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
TOWNSEND


Miss Hylie Boulden, Of Cecilton, spent
Sunday with Mr.. Harman Reynolds and
family.
Miss Ethel Lee spent Tuesday and
Wednesday with Miss Elsie Carey, neal
Smyrna.
Miss Edna Wilson, of MiddIetown,
was the guest Of Miss Mary Shockley on
Sunday.
Miss Mable Hudson, of Wyoming, il
spending sometime with Miss Beulah
Hodgson.
Miss Mildred Ginn has as her guests
this week, Misses Nellie Swain and Rens
Knots, OF Cheswold.
Mr.. D. Edward Atwell, of West
Chester. spent part OF the holidays with
bis parents near town.
Mr.. Jefferson Hart, Of Philadelphia,
spent Christina with his brother,
Edward Hart and family.
Mrp. Maggie Lee and daughter were
the guests of her son, James Lee and
family, on Christmas day.
Mr.. Gordon Naylor aud friend, of
Philadelphia, visited his cousin, Miss
Mary Money, on Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Wilson, of Philadelphia,
spent the Christmas Holidays with her
daughter, Mrs. w. LsItomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jones and children.
of Newark, N. j., are spending few
days with their parents here.
Miss Elsie Adlehelm and Mr.. Harry
Scott, of Roxborough, Pa, spent few
days last week with friends in town.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
Boon YOuR owN Towa

Business will prosper
only when the people
oftIle community
Make 3 United effort.
Your bnsiness depends
on Others prosperity.
Unless We work together
Results are disappointing.
Only those prosper
Wllose patrons are prosperous.
Nothing succeeds like success /
Towns thrive and flourish
Oily when they deserve to-
When their own people,
MdRlect no opportunities.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
NOTIcE-..ELEcTIONl
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
OF MIDDLErowx,
NIiddletoFn. peI., De. Ilth. !

MiddletoEn, Del, Dec. 1lth, 1908.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF the
stockholders for the election Of Directors
70 serve this Bank for the ensuing year
will be held in the Banking House on
TUESDAY, January 18th. 1909. between
the hours Of 10 O'Clock, A. M., and II
o'clock, noon.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
N0TICE-ELECTIoNl

NEW CASTLE County NATIONAL BANk,
OF ODESSA, DEL,
Odessa, Del, Dec. 10Th, 1908.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the
Stockholders OF this Bank for the election
of Nine (9) Directors to serve for the en-
suing year will be held at the Barking
House On WEDNESDAY, January Oh,
1909. between the hours of II o'clock,
A. NJ, and P. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
NoTlcE-ELEcTlONl
The PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK,
OF MIDDLErowN,

MiddletoWn, Del, Dec 10Th, 1908.
THE ANNUAL ELECTION for Ten
Directors to serve for the ensuing year
will be held at the Banking House on
SATURDAY, January 9th, 1903, between
the hours of 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and l2
O'Clock, noon.
@. D. KELLEY. Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
1909
Happy New Year

we start the New Year off
with some Big Bargains
in $3.50, $40 and $12 new
Brown and Mode Wor-
sted Suits, full winter
weight and newly cut and
made up. Mems Refers,
$3.50 to SIo. Storm
Goats and listers, S. to
SIS. Heavy Winter Over
coats, So to $50. Silk
lined SIS to $40. Lot of
Special Values in Mems
Odd Trousers at $500 in
all sizes, 90 to AZ waist.
Every thing in Full Dress
wear for Men and Young
Men. Full Dress Suits,
SIS $50 and up to $40.
Tuxedo Suits, $40, $25
and SIS. Full Dress
Shoes, Hats, Shirts, Col
lars, Neckwear, Handker-
chiefs, Dress Shields and
Silk Hose. Suits Cases
and Travelling Bags in
latest styles and feathers.
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
Two VALUABLE FARMS for Sale
Between St. Georges and Delaware City and About
2 Miles from each Town.

Number 1-299 beautiful and productive land This
backs the canal and the land will produce go to rs bushels
per and 25 3 bushels of wheat It has large brick
dwelling and large brick bank barn and other outbudgs 2
cultivation Iis being sold to settle partnership Price
$50 90 per acre, and its bargain
Number 2-260 acres miles from Delaware City and is
known as the Clark farm 1t has large brick dwelling
large brick barn. About 250 cultivation
meadow used for pasture This lays the stone road
ing Wilmington and about IA miles land is
splendid condition and surrounded by high priced farms very
productive and ought suit anyone wanting safe
ment 1t will much grain No both these
ought to sell in 30 days time they
equal to anything the market in Delaware buys
elegant farm and home For further particulars call address
100000 TO LOAN
5nerc in Sun osuit Anrlvt
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02
|TppTrEOwH. DEL. IAn. 3. lsOs !.
Local News

III and saIt meats Of the first quality,
w. Fl. EcHENHoEER's.
...t..
Middletown transcript., 1909-01-02

Miss Hylie Boulder, Of Cecilton, spent
Sunday with Mr.. Harman Reynolds and
family.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-17
ORDER
HAS GOOD RECORD
STATE A. O. y. W. HAS CREDIT.
ABLE SHOWING As AN IN
suRANcE ORGANIZATIONS.
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES IN
MANY CITIES AND COUNTIES
As assists.

Jamestown, N. D., March 16.-The
Degree of Honor of the state will
adopt the: state A.. o. U. w. rate,
giving members the option of the or
der's new system. The fisca report
OF the A. o. U. W., shows:
The total amount Of collections dur
Ing 1908 $2os ,e0s.51; death claims
paid, AZ, amounting to $90,357.4O;
amount of new business written dur
ing 1908, $677,O00; assets at close OF
1908, $309,264.46. Only one death
claim amounting to $1,000 was un-
paid at the close Of the year. and
this for the reason that no beneficiary
can be found to whom the payment
can be made.
This order is the only fraternal
beneficiary society doing business in
this state, except it's auxiliary, the
Degree Of Honor, which is Incorporate
ed under the laws of North Dakota.
It makes it's collections from the peo-
pie Of North Dakota alone, and dis
burses its funds to the beneflciaries
of North Dakota members only.
This order is also the only society
operating in this state which issues
certificates on a limited payment
plan to be paid up in, 10, Is, or 20
years, and carries full legal reserve
for each member on either the level
rate or limited payment plan, grant
ing option values such as cash loans,
paid up and extended insurance after
three years payment upon these plans.
Mere than 100000 has been loaned to
certificate holders during the past
year.
1t has nearly 100000 in reserve at
this time invested in bond securities,
a large portion of which is invested
in this state and North Dakota Sc
curities are always given the pref
erence where possible. The order re-
Gently purchased $4,000 worth of the
paving warrants of Grand Forks, and
it also owns 100000 of the paving
warrants of Fargo and like securities
at other points in the state. It owns
$4,000 of bonds of Ward county, $15,-
900 of Rolette county; $4,000 of Ed
dy county; $4,000 city of Devils
Lake and always has funds for invest
ment in safe securities in the state
anywhere.