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Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The MiddIeioWn High School
Awards Diplomas

The splendid program given at the
Glass Day exercises of the graduating class
of the High School Thursday evening de.
lighted all who heard it. Too much
praise can not be given the pupils who SO
finely acquitted themselves, or to the
teachers who have striven so hard to bring
their pupils to this splendid ending OF the
school year. OF the six graduates, We
cannot chose one as doing better than the
others, they all did so well. But we
think an especial word Of praise can be
said for Rupert Burstan but little past
sixteen years old, who has gone through
the High School in two years, taking q
three years course and passing his exami-
nations with flying colors.
The singing by the school was delight
ful, and the selections given by the small
children especially so, some of them be-
ing very laughable.
Music-Chorus.. g 'Tis Our Festal Day"
Essay, ,.............Th ."The Call of the North"
Rupert Burstan
Music-Plano duet....." "Valse Nenitienne"
Lena and Wilhemina King
Music-C Chorus, (D "The Gypsie Daisies"
(2)"Five IittlePussy CATS
Essay. "Gardens in Auld Lang Syne"
Estella Beasten
Music-Piano solo.........." "Second Valse"
Lola Ingram
Music-(l) tJust Little Pansy"
fOl EpHha Fiddle S0uo -
Essay "Mark Twain, American"
Rebecca Hope Collins
Music-Violin solo..............Rose Evans
Music-Chorus.. s........................ Roses.
Music-ChoTus.. us.........."......... acatlon'
Essay y......... ........... Ibe new FaTnlDg
Martha Morris V6shall
Music-Piano duet.... "Prestissimo Galop"
Bertha Jones and Lola Ingram
Music-Chorus.. "The Miller OF the Dee"
Essay. 1.-THE English and the American
Schools"
Helena Christina Weber
Music-Chorus.. Blossom Time"
ESSAY. "Halley's Comet"
Alfred Chamberlain Connellee
Music-Chorus. ..................F Fair Savoy"
The commencement exercises were held
in the Opera House Friday evening, when
Judge Victor B. Woolley made sn inter-
esting address to the graduates. The
program follows:
Orchestra
Invocation
Music-ChOyus.. Festaf Day
Music-Chorus. ...............O ocean Spray"
Selected
Presentation of Diplomas
Mr., G, D. Kelley, Pres, School Board
Music, Summer"
Selected
Address
Hon,Victor B. Woolley, Associate
Judge, Wilmington, Del.
MUSIC. AuCuOiou
Selected
muSlCssssss 1ilC OltOiACt0
Selected
Benediction
Orchestra.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
Bethesda Church Notes

AT the adjourned meeting OF the Metho-
dist Brotherhood held Wednesday even
ing, the following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing six months: Presi-
dent, Enoch G. Alice; Secretary, J. j.
Northrup; Treasurer, MD. Wilson; Chair.
man Of the Committee Of Religious Work,
Charles T. Deakyne; Bible and Mission
Study, William 7. Pearce; Membership,
D. W. Stevens; Fellowship, William E.
VosheII; Leaders of the Sunday morning
devotional meeting: June 10Th, Geo. +,
Wilson; June 26th, William Z. Kstesi
July Sd, Enoch 6. Alice; July 10th, A.
q. Cox. Ushers for the ensuing month;
Morning, George F. Wilson, John Custer,
Reese L. Darlington, Daniel W. Stevens
Evening, ]. J. Northrup, William B.
Kates, E. G. Alice, NJ. Davis Wilson.
Another order for $50 was drawn on the
treasurer in part payment of the Brother.
hoods subscription toward Church i'm.
proyements; making $3.50 the Brother
hood has paid in cash toward this worthy
object.
Preaching next Sunday at 1890 A. NJ
and 7.3O P. NJ. by the Pastor.
The fret quarterly conference of thil
year, and the first under the Superinten
dency of Robert Watt, D. D., will b
held Thursday, June 23d, at 2 P. M
The new District Superintendent vii
preach bis first sermon July Sd, at 7.S(
P. M.
All the friends of temperance in Middle
town and vicinity are invited to meet il
the lecture room of Bethesda Church
Monday evening, June 10th, at s P. M
This is very important meeting.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
TOWNSEND

Mr.. Austin Hart is visiting his uncle
near McDonough.
Miss Ethelwyn Maloney is being enter
tanned at Dover for few days.
Messrs. Baynard Marvel and Fred Alfree,
spent Saturday in Wilmington.
Mr.. LEROY Lockerman was the guest oi
friends in Wilmington on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Donovan and son
Kemp were in Wilmington on Tuesday.
Mrs. G. NJ. D. Hart spent several days
of last week with her son in Philadelphia
Miss Mary Money is visiting Whining
ton and Philadelphia friends part of this
week.
Mrs. Mary Money entertained on Sun.
day her brother, Mr.. G.. Naylor, OF Will
miugtoa.
Mrs. Greenwood left on Tuesday fol
Baltimore, where she expects to visit her
daughter.
Mrs. Jennie Stats returned home on
Friday, after a visit with relatives neal
Sassafras, Md.
Miss Beulah Hodgson attended the
Delaware College commencement at New
ark, this week.
Master Irving Hart returned home
Sunday, after very pleasant visit with
his grandparents near Odessa.
Mr.. J. A. Hart and family were the
guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam NayIor near Odessa, on Sunday.
Townsend High School will hold theil
commencement exercises on Monday
evening, June Goth, beginning at eight
o'clock
Mr.. Harvey Daniels, of Wilmington, ha!
moved bis family here. Mr.. Daniels has
been in poor health, and therefore had tt
leave the city.
Miss Lillian Hart is being entertained
at the home of Miss Anna Smith at Ches
tertown, Md, while attending the Wash
iDgton College commencement.
Rev. and Mrs. F. G. MacSorley, Mr.
and Mrs. L. L. Maloney and daugh.
ter, and Mrs. W. H. Scott attended the
Delaware College commencement on
Thursday, when Mr.. Carleton MacSorley
graduated.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18

Unclaimed Lsttsrs-Ths following list
Of letters remain unclaimed 10 The post
Office for the week ending June Sd :
Miss Lerinia johnson, Miss Nancy sead,
]. B. Crosby, Rev. Il. G. Ker, zachafiah
MiIbouFne.
Lower New Castle county has shipped
more strawberries this year than ever
before. The profits per acre, about $75,
are very satisfactory. Townsend alone
has made q wonderful advance in the
shipping Of the strawberry this year.
The question Of just how far straw.
berries may be shipped in refrigerator
cars with safety as to their appearances on
delivery, was answered last week by W.
E. Unger Of Ridgely, Nd, who recently
shipped crate Of berries to a friend in
Michigan. The distance from R;dgeIy is
1000 miles. The berries arrived in ex-
ceIlent condition and Mr.. Unger has q
card of thanks from his friend for the
careful selection and packing.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
LIGHT AND WATER PROBLEM
The Board Propose increased
Rates

Our town is up against it square and
hard-a $500 note lying protested for
non-payment or renewal in the Citizens
National Bank, with one Of our residents
personally liable as endorser thereon.
The new Light and Water Commission
refuse to endorse it, and something must
be done, as the town, of course, does NOT
intend to allow one of its citizens to be
mulcted for its obligations. Several
methods have been proposed to relieve
the situation. A suggestion to increase
the Light and Water rates about 66 pei
cent. has been made, but rejected as inn
posing an unfair burden upon the few
consumers of light and water.
Inasmuch as all the citizens participate
in the benefits derived from the protection
afforded by our waterWorks, whereby fire
insurance rates are lowered more than
| so per cent, it would seem only just, that
all the citizens should bear part of this
cost of such fire protection. The Town
Commissioners have accordingly agreed
to lay some of this charge upon the gen.
eral public by increasing the town tax
rate from $1.10 to $l.25 per 800 on the
assessment. That this is just, is shown
by comparison of the cost of fire INCUR
ance in Middletown and many other
towns on the Peninsula where the rates
are so per cent. higher.
Again it has been purposed to spend
about $400 in making some needed re-
pairs on East Main street. 1t is suggested
and we think wisely, to defer that inn
proyement, and apply that amount at
once upon the S., 800 note.
Yet something ought to be done to
lessen the mucky condition of East Main
street. We are informed that if the sur
face mud were removed deep substratum
of gravel would be exposed which would
temporarily serve far better than the
present mirey top layer. This could be
done at small expense and as makeshift
would answer for awhile.
The TRANSCRIPT believes that the old
policy of the Light and Water Commission
of selling sprinkIing permits is mistaken
one. and q source OF expense to ttIs GGO11'
mission. In any block in town but few
pay for the privilege, and those few almost
invariably sprinkle from one to three
times as much surface as the law allows,
strictly applied. Yet without such action
the person paying for the right to sprinkle,
would often get no benefit betause his
immediate neighbors, in front or on the
sides, do not also sprinkle.
In other towns a small charge OF %
cents per month for about six months, is
made upon every lot owner i'll the town,
and town sprinkling water-cart used to
lay the dust in the whole town. This
method, we are told, not only keeps all
the streets dustless, but is source OF
income to the town. No citizen who re-
fleets a moment will object to the small
monthly sum demanded for this benefit.
Every householder in town would save
more than this triaing tax in the damage
done to his goods and furniture, not to
speak of the far more important items Of
personal comfort, and above all, health.
Let us have the Town Sprinkler. The
editor of TIE TRANSCRIPT for one wants to
mount the water-wagon."
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
BLOCK PARTY AND MIDWAY
Century Clubs Fourth Of July
EVENING Carnival

The ladies of the New Century Club are
planning q ;gala.day occasion for the
amusement of the town and vicinity on
the evening Of the coming Fourth. They
will hold big Carnival and Festival on
several of the lawns on South Broad
street.
A dozen or more ways of having good
time. Fun and amusement are to be on
tap in endless quantity and variety and
the spiggot will be promptly turned on at
five o'clock P. NJ, and continue open
until-WeII sometime next A. NJ. if neces,
sary to fill everybody up. Our ladies de-.
clare they will prove to the show people
that they too can do famous stunts, pull
off frst-class events in the circus line, and
generally in the vaudeville way ''fll the
BILL" ANY amount of fun and frolic for
the kids Of all sizes and both sexssI Toys
and balloons to amuse the little folks! Ice
cream, cakes and candies - homemade
and better than Lowney's best-to keep
thsir little little rests tightl Come and let
your children have a try at the Goose
Pond; a spin at the Wheel Of Fortune,
and a ride of the famous Ferris Wheel
see-Ssw, and happy trip heavenWard
on the Flying SWing-costs but pittancel
At considerable expense, the managers
of this great Frolic and Home.Coming,
have imported q number of handsome,
dark-syed Romney-folk, commonly called
Gypsies-all of them young and interest
ing, who will tell fortunes for all, using
their magic black-art and necromancy to
read, fate and the future. Any.young chap
on the anxious seat in CHpid's court, can
for a small sum in current exchange, have
his fears happily resolved by one OF these
weird sisters, who will make life horo-
scope, straighten out all sorts of amatory
tangles, love tiffs, ETC., and generally for
cast coming events" Come, oh come,
to the Gypsies' tentI
An unsurpassed vaudeville entertain.
ment by home talent lasting 80 minutes,
will be given. Depleted larders may be
replenished from large stock of fresh
vegetables, fruits, etc., on sale cheap. A
delicious supper will be provided, num-
Der of our best cooks having put their
| collective wits together to give CASTRO
nomic 'stunner"a ia very moderate charge
Come aud taste the ladies' cooking and
their hospitality, and you will say both
are A No. /. and 60 home so well enter
tained, that you will surely sleep tie sleep
of the iust--till the next morning.
Over all this delightful panorama of fun,
frolic, feast and chat, charming orchestral
music will continually float to yield the
guests yet one more delight. Come one,
come all, and have the time Of your life
in behalf Of a good popular cause.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
CEcILT0N

Mr.. Jackson spent Sunday with friends
in town.
Master Clayton Smith isspending some.
time in town.
Durney Oldham was a Philadelphia
visitor on Monday.
Miss jamie Smith has been visiting her
sister near Warwick.
F. E. Hoover, of Wilmington, was the
guest of his parents here on Sunday.
Mrs. Christine Windsor has returned
home, after spending sometime in Phila.
delphia.
Mrs. Alexander Wilson and daughter,
Miss Kathryn, were Baltimore visitors
recently.
Mrs. Crew and children, of Cbestertown,
were the guests of Mrs. r. W. BlackWay
on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Woolleyhan and
children of near Middletown, Del, were
guests of Mrs. R. Anderson on Sunday.
Children's Day was observed in Zion
M. E. Church last Sunday evening, and
the interesting program was we'll rendered
and enjoyed by the attendance which
was small on account of the rainy week
here.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
Rains Iniure Crops

Not in recent years has this section of
the country been visited by such heavy
rains as those which prevailed here the
past week, and much damage to the
growing wheat crop throughout the
Peninsula, which will be ready to har.
vest the latter part of next week in the
opinion of some has been done. Espec-
tally is this SO on low land, which has
been completely flooded, while that on
the high land has been badly beaten
down. The peach crop has been dam
sged to great extent. Tomato plants
have suffered and in many instances have
been washed entirely out and will have
to be replanted. In fact all crops in the
county have suffered by the continuous
rains.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
PLAY BALL

The first base bali game Of the season
will be played ct 2.3O o'clock this satur-
day afternoon, when she locals will open
the season on their new grounds on
North Broad street, with Trinity Of Viii.
mington. The grounds have been put in
good order by scraping the diamond, and
the canvas for the wings will be erected
by Saturday. The management is
putting forth best efforts to have good
contests during the season and they are
contemplating erecting grandstand, o.
at least seats for the comfort and conven'
iencs Of the patrons. The club is COM
posed Of good fast players and good games
are promised. The admission is l5cents
ladies, 10cents.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
OBITUARY
MRS. MARY A. WEBB

Mrs. Mary A. Webb, aged " years,
widow Of the late John Webb, died at
her home in Townsend, on South Street,
Tuesday night of last week, of general
debility. Mrs. Webb wac of kindly
disposition and was beloved by all who
knew her. She is survived by two sons
who are Mesers. Elmer NJ Webb, en-
ployed as chief train dispatcher on the
Delaware division at Wilmington, and
Frank P. Webb, who is telegraph oper-
ator on the New York Central line, near
New York City. Rev. Frank P. MacSorley
conducted services ct the Webb home az
l.SO O'Clock Friday afternoon. Inter
ment Was ma0e II IN
near Townsend,
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
Illegal Liquor Selling

CLAYTON, June l6th.-On q warrant
sworn out BY the Law and Order Society
of Wilmington charging the illegal sale
Of liquors in Blackbird hundred, Con-
stable Thomas H. Buckley, Of Whining.
ton, Thursday morning arrested John
Thomas, 9 well.knoWn farmer, who lives
close to the Kent county line. Constable
Buckley took Thomas to Wilmington for
trial before Magistrate Gluckman.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
Anniversary Postponed

The 2O5th anniversary of Old st. Annes
Church, which was to be held last Sun.
day, was postponed until the last Sunday
in the month-June 26th, at which time
it is hoped more pleasant weather will
prevail. Bishop Frederick J. Kinsman
will be present and preach the anniver-
sary sermon, and the musical program,
. published in THE TRANSCRIPT last
week, will be rendered by the choir.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
June Dropo Affects Peaches

TOWNSEND, June 14th.-The June drop
is already noticeable to an alarming ex-
tent in many peach orchards. Trees a
few days ago which were breaking down
on account Of being overloaded, to-day
only have about half crop. The late
frosts and extremely cold weather are
said to be responsible for so many peaches
falling. Some say that the young trees
will yield largely but that the old trees
win not bear half 90 we'll. .''-,Smyrno
Times.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
RpAHcIs MnINTIRE

Francis McIntire, one OF the leading
bankers of Delaware, died at his home in
Delaware City Thursday OF last week,
after q long illness, sged seventy.three
wears. In banking circles be was prob
ably the best known banker OF the State
owing to bis long service in the business
and the interest he had taken in banking
organizations. For the past thirty.seVen
years he had been the cashier OF the
National Bank Of Delaware City. The
funeral was held Saturday at bis late
home; interment in st. Georges Gene
terry.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
TAYLOR-KEENE

Mrs. Robert Lawrence Taylor, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Taylor, OF this town,
and Miss Beulah Keene, of HarVe-de-
Grace, Md, were quietly married at
Asbufy NJ. E. Parsonage in Wilmington,
on Saturday afternoon, June llth, at Z. 80
O'Clock by the Rev. E. @. Macnichol,
The bride and groom arrived iu Middle.
town on the 1855 A. NJ. train Sunday,
where they will reside.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
The MiddIetsWn transcript
Mnrln uloaa ns FoIlown.

Going North-7.26 q, M, 1905 a.nn., 4.o5 pm.
500 pm and p. m.
Going South-S.e0 am. A16p. m, and pm
For 0densa-76.0 As n., $50 9. m. 30 o. m.,
AbO p. m.
For Warwiok, CeciltOn and Earlville S.2O a,
M, and AS D. m.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
GINN.RRAY

A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert 0. Gray,
near Mt. Pleasant, at noon, on Satur.
day, June llth, when their daughter,
Anna E., became the wife of Mr.. William
]. CHM, in the presence of their immedi-
ate families. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. Harry Taylor, of St.
Georges M. 2. Church. After the newly
welded couple had received congratula.
tions they proceeded to the dining room,
where a dainty luncheon was served.
Then the bridal party were driven to
MiddIetown where they took the 1.35
train for trip north. They will be at
home, near Mt. Pleasant, after June 18th.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
JUNE BRIDES
TYLER-PRICE

In the presence OF number of relatives
and friends, many Of them from dis
tance, Miss Ethel Katherine Price, daugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. William Price, Of
s'MiddIe Neck" Cecil County, Md, and
Mr.. James Tyler, of Wilmington, were
married on Thursday afternoon at three
o'clock. The ceremony was performed
at the home Of the brides parents by Rev
Vaughan s. Collins, pastor of Bethesds
NJ E. Church.
The house was prettiy trimmed, banks
OF daisies aud ferns being placed wherever
possible the parlor being trimmed espec.
Tally pretty. The dining room was dark.
ened and lighted with candles, and the
fire place filled with mass of daisies, the
entire color scheme being green, white
and gold.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. Wiley Givens of Wilmington, and
Mr.. Wiley Givens was best man.
The bride, who was accompanied by
her brother, Mr.. Arthur Price, was gowned
in white messaline, with pearl trimmings
and carried shower bouquet of bride roses
The maid of honor, Miss Margaret Price
q sister of the bride, wore white PaFiE
muslin, with yellow sash. and carried 6
bouquet of daisies; little Miss Lydia Grit
fenberg of Wilmington, cousin of the
bride, was flower girl, and carried &
beautiful basket of daisies; Master Elbert
Griffenberg of Wilmington, was ring
bearer and Master William Price, Jr.
carried chain of daises to form an aislt
for the bridal party.
The BRIDES going away gown was 9
beautiful Wisteria cloth, with hat Il
match.
After the ceremony, a reception wat
held, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler tool
the train at Middletown for a short we'd
ding trip. Upon their return they vii
make their home in Wilmington, where
the groom is engaged in business.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18
SUIT BARGAINS

The backward season has en-.
abled US to pick up from good
makers some unusual values
in Mems Suits, at SO, S12
and SIS. Blue Serges, Grey
Serges, Grey CheViots and
Mixed Worsteds, in sizes "a
to 42 chest. New lots of
Mems Trousers, in all sizes,
at So, $3.50 and up to 81,
New styles and latest pat.
terms in White Flannel, White
Serge and neat Striped Out.
ing Trousers for Young Men,
at 81 and S5. White Duck
Trousers, 81, $1.50 and g.
Khaki Trousers, 81 and $3.50.
Auto Coats and Busters, 81
to S.. All the new makes in
Summer Underwear. with
values in Summer and Neg.
ligee Shirts, at SOC to $3.50.
Straw Hats, Russett and Low
Shoes for Men and Boys.
The new Slip,on Raineoats
$40, s12, SIS and $40. Rubber
Slip.ons at S. and Sc.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18

A beautiful wedding was solemnizad in
the Methodist Episcopal Church, Cecil
ton, Nd, on Tuesday afternoon, June
10th, when Miss Leila Noble Mccoy was
united in marriage to Mr.. William Nc.
Mullin. Jr., a prominent farmer of near
Port Penn. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. o. E. Jones, in the presence
OF large number Of relatives and friends.
Immediately after the ceremony, a
reception was held at the home of the
bride, where the bride and groom re-
ceived congratulations and bounteous
wedding supper was served. The bride
received large number of beautiful gifts,
which will serve as mementos OF this
happy event.
Mr.. and Mrs. McMullin will reside near
Port Penn.
Middletown transcript., 1910-06-18

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SALT LAKE, Nov. Is. Plans and
specifications for the new mill plant
to be erected by the Nevada Hills
Mining company were received yester-
day by some of the local directors. 1t
is modelled after the Goldfeld Conso.i-
dated plant, by John B. Fleming, who
was in charge of the construction work
of the Goldfeld plant. Mr.. Fleming is
also well known in this state, as he
constructed the mill for the Silver King
Coalition company in Park City, as
well as the tramway.
The new mill for the Nevada Hills
is a steel structure, with concrete foun-
dations and floors. 1t is to be pro-
vided with the most modern type of
machinery, as the property is located
about As miles from the railroad sta
ton at Fallon, and almost all of the
ores will be concentrated a a result OF
the long overland haul. The steel
structural work will be delivered in
sections that can be hauled by wag-
ons, and will necessitate a considerable