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Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
LIBERTY HILL
Amos l.. Baheoek Attended County
Homo Meetre-Death of Miss Ida
Congdon.

A w Moves, travelling passenger
agent Of the Chicago Great Western
railroad, was the guest recently of his
mother, Mrs. E. A, Moves.
Amos L. Babcock attended the an
nual meeting of the commissioners at
the county home, Wednesday.
Walter and Cecil Cleland are enter
tanning for two weeks their nephew,
Gordon Conrad of New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Palmer have
returned from their wedding trip and
are staying with Mrs. Palmers moth
er until their cottage is completed.
Funeral of Miss Ida Congdon.
Miss Ida Congdon died last. Satur-
day morning after a short illness. The
funeral was held Tuesday with bur
ial at Lebanon cemetery. She was
40 years old, daughter of Peleg and
Lucy J. Consdon. She leaves sister
Mrs. Jennie S9ures
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
LEONARD BRIDGE
Gray Fox KiIIed-Deat1 of Mrs. Mich
oIas Fedis-Perkins- Kingsley We'd
ding.


The Liberty club offered a prize to
the best buckwheat raised on one acre
of ground and at the annual reception
held Saturday, October Z, the follow
ing winners were announced: M. NJ.
Hazen. first; Spaulding Bros, second,
and John Clifford, third.
Mr.. Ellis. who is employed by E. A.
Stiles, killed gray fox this week.
Mrs. Feds, wife of Nicholas Feds,
died at her home in Exeter Tuesday
morning of heart trouble and dropsy.
She is survived by her husband four
children. the youngest being about 8
years. Her age was 32 years. Burial
was in the Catholic cemetery in Col
chester
Mrs Maria Mccall. wife of Edwin
Coswell, died Tuesday morning after a
lingering illness. She was so years
of age and for some time had been
nearly helpless. She is survived by
her husband and son and daughter.
Burial was in Exeter cemetery, Rev. A.
]. Park officiating.
Pretty Church Wedding.
On Wednesday morning at the Con-
sregational parsonage occurred the
marriage of Frank C./Perkins and
Miss Minnie NJ. Kingsley, both of Leb-
anon. Rev. A ]. Park performed the
ceremony. They were unattended. The
bride was becomingly attired in a blue
travelling suit with hat to match. Aft
er the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
kins left on an extended wedding tour
to Montreal, Canada and other cities
Mr.. Perkins is the son of ex-Repre-
sentative Charles A. Perkins and Ju-
liza A. Sessions. The bride is the
youngest daughter of Frank NJ. Kings
ley and Mary J. Lyman, and grand
daughter of the late Walter Kingsley
Their many friends extend to them
their best wishes
On October 7th, Mrs. L. Spaulding
picket a bouquet of sweet peas and
on October 9, several blue violets.
Mrs. Mary Sweet of Lebanon is
spending the week with her sister
Mrs. A. G.. Kneeland.
On an acre of ground Spaulding
Bros. raised IS bushels of buckwheat
and but for the depredations of deer
would have received a better yield.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
GOSHEN
RenoVating Interior Of Church-Fish
Die in Drying Brooks.

Monday morning workmen under
the supervision of H. P. Beausoliel of
Norwich began arranging the stag
ing for the interior work at the church
Good progress is being made with the
painting but it will be a. number of
weeks before the rooms will be finish
ed for occupancy.
Mrs. Jacob Mccall has been visiting
friends i'll Hartford
III brooks that are nearly dry nuIner-
DDS fish are seen which have died for
lack of water
Rapid Husk.ns.
II has been q nkse Tffi1e this fall To
secure the e,s,aas ia excellent conattson,
some farm ere having finished their
huSlxing.
w. r. C1B<@ has a new husl1in 8
machine driven Sv gasoline power.
unique in IT'S working. having the ca
phcH5 81 huskine as many bushels an
Ecur ls an c4Atasxs~rnae-,aa In a day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
PRESTON
Meeting of Church SOCIETIES - Ho,
Springs Visitors Leave Town.

Mrs. j. c. Atterbury, of New York,
is visiting her son, J. c. Atterbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White returned
to their home at Hot Springs Tues
daV.
Rev. and Mrs Robert E Turner Of
Lebanon. were recent visitors Of
friends in this place
Mrs. Add1e Bardick LEFT This week
for visit with her brother, George
EurdtcE, IL the West
Mrs. Wittism T1fiinghasr and Miss
fhsabe Cottreil. OF Westerly, spsnt
SUNDAY at Mrs. Charles Crarys'
The Ladies' Sewing s>ssAiy met at
the CONGREGATIONAL church "Wednesday
afternoon.
The Eactist Sewing society met with
Mrs. \. B. Prindte Thursday after
>
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
LEBANON
Rev. {. q. Smith Attending consrega-
tionaI National Council in Boston
Wells Very Low-LocaIs.

Rev. e. p. Smith. not being able
10 attend services in his church last
Sunday. Rev NJ. Arnold OF Norwich
preached in his pulpit.
Miss AdornA y. Cha ppell. from the
island Of cuba. visited her cousin, Mrs.
Mary l.. sweet. few days this week.
Mrs Hattie Il. Reed OF Brooklyn. ".
Y. visited her brother. F. p. Fowler
snd family, On Wednesday and Thurs
dsV.
Mr.. and Mrs Longstreet of Wake
field. X. l., were guests of Mrs. Sarah
f. eager part of the week.
John Abel IS home from the hospital
n New Britain. after several weeks
Illness With typhoid fever.
The rnidveek prayer meeting in tho
Eft1k ehlIreh- an S-censluf OF tina r2S-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
BETHEL

]. c. Bill srant lasr SUNDAY In
SToninsron
The farmers in Bethel are having
them threshing done by a machine
frcsp frestsaI.
Water is getting very scarce here.
auction held at Pachsug on Wednes
day
This place had It's first frost Wednes-
day nixHt.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
LETTERS FROM TOWNS In TWO STATES
The Business and Social Life of Every Tosvn and
Settlement Reflected i'm These Columns.

tors absence. was led by d Otto l..
Pultz.
Rev. e. E. Smith is in Boston this
week attending the Congregational
national council: He will be absent
over Sunday and Rev. MI Williams of
Wilbraham, Mass, is expected to oc-
cupy Mr.. Smiths pulpit
Many in this vicinity are already
suffering inconvenience from the
drouth. Wells and other water
sources are very low and failing.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15
1t is more than passing strange that
tho governor was dropped from tho
COMM ssionership durinc the Arm

1t is more than passing strange that
tho governor was dropped from tho
commi ssionership during the Arm
strong administration because he
that administration, and some repub-
lican members dipped into the demo-
tic game to bring about his de-
feat. But when Mayor Armstrong
loosened his grip on New London poll
ties the governor was relnstated at
the expiration of the term of his sue
cessor and predecessor. Up to the
time of the annual city meeting the
mayor and the governor were cons1d-
cred intimate political friends, for they
stood side by side in opposition to al
most everything proposed by Mayor
Armstrong. and perhaps on general
principles. rather than personal rea-
sons.
But Governor Waller crossed Mayor
Mahan in city meeting, said things
that CALLED and was not profuse IN his
praise of the personnel of the average
court of common council since the
ward system has been in vogue. and
Mayor Mahan saw TO it that the re-
publican members kept their fingers
out of the democratic pie, and that the
democratic caucus was against the re-
election of Governor Waller to the
honorary position of park commits
sioner.
Even if the six democrats in the
court of common council, with the con-
sent of the thirteen republicans. did
turn down the governor, they did not
in that action represent the sentiment
of the people of New London, and no
man in the city knows that fact better
than Governor Waller. He opposed
the expenditure of an immense sum of
money for sidewalks that carried with
it material increase in taxation and
advocated the adjustment of the ward
system of representation in the court
Of common council, which was all
within his rights as taxpayer and
citizen; but because his views we're
in opposition to those at present in
control Of the political anairs u the
city he WAS punished al the very first
opportunity.
For man or his years. his great
and long work tor The democratic par
" and his earnest interest IN the I'D
vesvsrlcn III the best intei-eSsss CT New
L<5nacn he deserved better GeAshAe ut
even from Lhssnafl pun1h or democrats
vine haye Aefn assigned seats in the
court of ,onrsnsH council. SAch treat
1ent however. does not lessen the in
terest Of the governor in local affairs.
fer he is ceEnf1e nj % the fact that in
this matter his heno~ the mayer and
the gerNeren Ct the court Of cprnxsau
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15

council was not representative OF the
wishes of the great majority of the
governors fellow townsmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15

Very pretty non-partisan speeches
closely followed a strict party vote
on every Office within the gift Of tn.
council, even some that carried neither
honor nor emoluments. The i6ea Of
making the court of common council
a non partisan body seems weii to
the minority but CRATES hard On ire
fellows who worked for weeks for
party success at the polls for party
sake. There was once an old saw that
referred to something about words,
deeds. or something Of that sert, that
perhaps some of the aldermen ca
readily recall
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-15

Sixteen members of the Baraca class
were present at their last meeting
They met for the regular meeting on
Tuesday evening in the ladies' parlor
of the Union Baptist church. Croki-
mole and gymnastic exercises were
much enjoyed for two hours. The
class pins were worn for the first
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Newarker, Picnic At Walsh Tract

The picnickers in the Welsh Tract
Grove, last Wednesday, found enough
excitement to keep the time from lag
ging. Fearing lest the Gay should not
prove strenuous enough for such ener-
getic folk, the weather took a hand
and supplied that which made action
necessary.
The trip to the spot was made on
foot the pedestrians being unhamper-
ed with any baggage, as that enjoyed
the distinction 'oi getting an auto
ride. All went well according to the
plan, until the shower, just as the first
load was starting for home Such a
scampering as then took place, and
how well they all proved that girls
can ran
Those in the party were Misses
Catherine Steele, Alice Pemberton,
Dolly Eubanks, Dorothy Mason, Eu-
genia Eubanks and Mrs Jack Chal-
mers.
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Sanitary Commission Organizes

The newly appointed Sanitary Com
mission met in DR.. Harter's ONCE last
Friday evening All the members
were present except Messrs, Arm
strong and Thomas who were out OF
town. A permanent organization was
effected with J. Wilkins Cooch,
Chairman and E. B. Frazer Secre-
tary. -, ~ ,tr:t, ,oa
r.ad, offering to g."c What data ne
had and if necessary, 20 make new
survey OF the town. llti, offer was
accepted and a vote OF thanks given
Nj. Wilson. .u
S. 7. Wright turned over what data
he had already collected, also an Out
lire of the information that would DC
The meeting adjourned until Au-
Mr. Frazer in speaking OF the mat
ter s,id that Mr.. Wilson had prom
ised TO have complete survey made
hv the date of the next meetins'
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Many Friends At Mrs. Eastburn's Funeral

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane
Eastburn took place from the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Franklin Me-
Waugh, at Hockessin, yesterday and
WAS largely attended. Interment was
in Mil Creek Friends Burying
Ground
Mrs. Eastburn was probably the old
est woman in Delaware at the time
OF her death having lived for 90 years
and seven months She was born in
Mill Greek hundred on November II,
1873, and was the widow of Amos
Eastburn. who died fifty-five years
ago Mrs. Eastburn's maiden name
was Moore A brother, Thomas
Moore. died a few years ago at the
age Of o6 years, and other members of
her family were exceptionally long
lived.
The aged woman has been confined
to her home for a number OF years,
but until few weeks before her death
retained her faculties, and could do
needle work and other household dut
les She is survived by five children,
twenty-nine grand children and thirty
four great grandchildren.
Her children are former Represent
tative William NJ Eastburn, of Un-
ion: Mrs. Samuel l.. Fell of Whining
ton; Mrs. James Harkness, of New
ark; Amos Eastburn, of Wilmington,
and Ms. Franklin McVeagh, of Hook
eSSin
Newark post., 1910-08-17
NUMBER 80

A young farmer OF the name OF Wes-
ton Powell was arrested and taken be-
fore Squire Lovett, charged with
carrying deadly weapons concealed.
Not being able to procure the 500
bail, Powell was taken to the work
house.
Members OF the Pennock family,
living in this community have receiv-
ed invitations to attend a reunion at
Lenape Park, near West Chester, on
September TO-
DR.. l.. ii. Ball, accompanied by his
brothers and Robinson M. Lyman, Of
Miltown, will start on Wednesday
for an automobile trip through Della
ware. stopping at Dover, Milford and
Lewes.
Miss Emile Pennington will teach
at Marshallton this coming school
year
The Delaware County Hstoricl So
ciety will unvei tablet at Chadd's
Ford, on September nth.
Newark post., 1910-08-17
John H. Davie Drops Dead

John II. Davie, whose home is just
off the Elkton road, close to Della
ware avenue, started for the $50 train
Tuesday morning Finding that he
had only 10 minutes in which to make
his train Mr. Davie ran forNit AS he
reached Mr. Charlie Bryan's store
opposite the P, b. & w. depot, he
collapsed, and instant death followed
MIR. Davie was AZ years of age and
has been employed as cabinet maker
and upholsterer in Wilmington car
shop. He leaves a wife and three
children--Misses Alice and Daisy, and
Howard.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Davie came to
this country from England and the
family does not have relative this
side of the Atlantic.
Funeral services will be held in the
St. Thomas Episcopal Church on
Friday, August 10th
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Institute Meeting Postponed TO Have
Field Meet At College Farm

The meeting OF the Farmers Insti-
tute scheduled for Monday afternoon
at Stanton was not largely attended
AS there was not quorum present,
the election of officers could not take
place.
1t is believed the non-attendance
was due to the farmers meeting held
in Wilmington in regard to the Meat
Ordinance lately enacted by the Board
of Health, rather than to any dlssats-
faction concerning the management
of the Institute. for prominent farm
ers heretofore somewhat critical OF
the present management have lately
spoken favorably of 1t.
1t was decided to hold a field meet
IT the College Farm on September 8
definite arrangements to be made
later.
1t is probable the election will take
place then.
The selection Of the College Farm
as a place Of meeting IS wise one
5 it vii give the farmers OF the com
mtluity chance to view the outcome
of the experiments which have beer
tried Another item OF interest is the
model dairy barn which is attracting
so much attention. The building VII
be completed by then.
One farmer, in speaking OF 1t, has
said, ''The barn is so well planned
hat it gives a maximum OF conveni
encc at mnimum OF cost--more Sc
than any ! have ever seen.
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Annual Harvest Home

The people OF Ebenezer Church will
hold their annual Harvest Home in
Whiteman's Grove, near Newark, on
Thursday, August 18th. tomorrow.
Plans are maturing for a great oc-
casion The speakers for the occas-
ion include Rev. Leonard White, As
sistant Superintendent Anti Saloon
League of Delaware; John P. Hol-
land, of Milford; DR.. f l.. Hoffeck-
er. District Superintendent of Viii
m ngton District; Caleb E. Burchinal,
a prominent lawyer and probably 9TH
ers. Exercises at 1890 a. M, p.
m. and ! p. m. The Star Cornet
Band of Kennett Square will furnish
music. Conveyance from Newark to
Grove. Enjoyable time promised to
all
Newark post., 1910-08-17
White Clay Democrats

The Democrats of White Ciay
Creek met Friday evening in the par
tor OF the Deer Park Hotel. N. M;
Motherall was chosen president ana
Edward w. Cooch secretary.
The Hon. L. l. Handy, F.. b. Era
ger, Z. M. Morrison and William Can
non were named as delegates to the
State Convention.
The delegates to the County Con
yention are DR.. w. II. Steel, j. H.
HoSsnger, Joseph Dean, J. W. Cooch'
!. r. Marshal and Truxton Boyce.
Andrew l.. Fisher and George w.
Griffin were named as candidates for
the Legislature. For assessor, Grege
lyman; inspector First District, +. y
Wilson; Second District, William II
Dean Third District, Henry Geppert
The meeting was harmonious.
Newark post., 1910-08-17
South Newark Personals

Miss Jean Longfellow is spending a
two weeks vacation with friends in
Claymont.
Miss Agnes Medill visited the
Misses Jennie and Anna Smith, this
week.
Miss Marie Corbett visited her mo-
ther, Mrs. B. Corbett, on Sunday
Mrs. R. J. Colbert and family spent
Saturday at Brandywine Springs
Park.
Miss Anna c. Smith has returned to
her duties as stenographer for E. /.
dupont de Nemours Powder Company
after pleasant two weeks vacation
Mr.. and Mrs. James G.. Longfelow
and son, James, are visiting friends in
Dover, Del.
Miss Jennie f. Smith is spending
some time with friends in Bryn Mawr
Pa
Newark post., 1910-08-17
OBITUARY


John William Mackey, who has been
for years a clerk of the Delaware
Railroad Co, died at the home of his
son, William N Mackey, farmer at
Glasgow, on Saturday, August 18TH
MIR. Mackey was born in Genesco.
n. Y, December 27, 1874, and came
to Delaware when quite young He
was landscape gardner and botanist
for the late DR.. Albert V. Lesley, at
New Castle, Later he was resident
of Newark, where he was connected
with the Pennsylvania Railroad, then
the Philadelphia Baltimore & Wash
ington greenhouses.
In September, 1883, he entered the
service OF the Delaware Railroad as
clerk to Road Foreman Of Engines,
l.. ID. Tufts, now deceased. When
Mr.. TUFTS was retired his successor,
w. Fl. Redmile, retained Mr.. Mackey
as clerk, and in October. 1906, he was
transferred to Delmar as clerk to the
motive power foreman, where he re-
mained until June |, 1908, when he re-
tired owing to poor eyesight.
Since then he lived in Glasgow with
his son, William N Mackey. His
children are Daniel, Jennie, Mary
Harriet and Mrs. Mary F. Robinson
EASTBURN.
Eastburr-On August nth, 1910,
| Mary Jane Eastburn, aged 90 years.
| The funeral services were held from
! the residence of her son-in-law c.
| Franklin McVsugh, Hockessin, Del
On first day, eighth month, fourteenth
! 1910 interment was made at Mil
Creek nurying Ground.
Newark post., 1910-08-17
ITEMS

Mrs Jennie Wright and Miss Anna
Sanborn visited relatives at Morton,
Pa last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Pheiffer and Mr..
Ernest Pheiffer, of Wilmington, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Comfy, of Cooch's Bridge.
Master Ralph Gillian, of Philadel-
pilia. is visiting Mrs A. N Raub and
family
Miss Amanda Smith, OF Philadel-
phia. visited her Newark friends this
week
T. f. Grier, of Oxford, Pa, spent
Saturday in Newhrk
Mr.. and Mrs G.. l.. Medil', of Will
mington. spent Sunday with Mr.. Me-
dilps parents.
Edward McCaskey. Of Philadel-
phia is visiting Newark friends.
Mrs. George Nealy and Miss Kath-
leen Nealy, Of Salisbury, Md, have
been visiting Mr.. Frank Nealy.
Miss Margaret Cook is visiting
Philadelphia friends.
Miss Edna Chalmers is the guest of
Elkton friends.
Mr.. Henry Warrington, of Lewis
vile spent Sunday with his cousin,
| Robert Potts.
| Mrs Mary Crossan, of Philadrl-
| phia, is the guest Of her nephew, Rob.
ert Potts.
! Miss Bess Badenkopf of Baltimore
is the guest of Miss Elsie Wright
| DIR. Dean has returned to his home
in New York City, after an extended
| visit with his daughter, Mrs J. Muir
ray, of Newark
| Mrs Lulu Dawson and daughter
Marjory, of New York City, are the
guests OF Mrs. J Murray, near New
| ark
Mrs. c. r. Thomas and son, Eu
gene, spent Sunday with Mrs. Nc
Laughlin, at Elk Mills, Md
| Miss Mary Warrington, of Lewis
vile, is the guest of Robert Potts ane
family
! Miss Aura P. Seeds is visiting reI4;
tives near Polly Drummond Hill.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Vansant an,
Mrs. Robinson spent Sunday will
Mrs. Vansants sitter, Mrs. Regan, a
Hickory Hill
| Miss Rachel Thompson is visitin:
Mrs. Clare, at Hickory Hill.
Mrs. Hubert Roberts who has hat
typhoid fever, is improving
Mrs. Charles Cannon visited Mrs
Harvey Perkins, last week
Miss Emile Pennington is spendn.
the week at Brandywire Summit Camp
Miss Elizabeth Briscoe, of Whining
ton is the guest of DR.. Henry am
family.
y Mrs Howard Station and children
of Sharon. Hill; are visiting DR.. Her
bert Watson and family.
Misses Katherine and Florenc
Steele are visiting Chester count
friends.
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Around own

Tc the Editor.
How do you stand on the sewer
question? Say something. Are Won
waiting to see how the cat jumps9
We never knew that any one uues-
toned Our attitude on the sewer ques-
ton. We are in favor of the sewer
first, last and always. Newark will
never take the rank that belongs to
her until she has an up-to-date sewer
system.
Regarding the cat, it matters little
to US how it jumps or how many
Jump with it. 1t is not question of
the cat; it is one that simply calls for
common sense and determination.
The arguments being used against
the sewer by those seeking their own
advancement viii have the benefit of
what opposition we can offer.
Look for the story of Cooch's
Bridge next week
Contractor Griffin is busy building
his political platform, while Mr.. ish-
er is applying the suction pump idea
10 acquiring votes.
There came near beng b,s Gre
IN town but, owing TO severe prcssurs
we are co.palled to suppress the de
tails.
The cenpapn is or Newark pro
misses ~ be III the heat Of the arsu-
ment.
The very latest--5cwer and anti
sewer.
In this day of stress, Newport Gin
ners. Daughters Of Tom, Disk arc
Hafs5 CcpveM ons, Carrie Nation es
capades. Anti->ll,e Smoking Socle
ties, we are too often blinded, ane
fai, to appreciate the jane adams
and Heitn Gouids' we are too o.,el
led from the work y; Ellen i'lagt
Young, of Chicago, by the Marll;
Rickerings from Vermont. The 500,
works OF these noble womaniy NO
men has Eeen too m',ei lost sIeht .
| in the bejewelled suffraglst and excit
ed platform orator First and lore
| most auc ng these Gc-nines of aclio:
away from the f!cs:ie, the first gao "
ing proof that woinin may have du
ties even though sae does no, rocl
he cradle and tia. beauty has pll,
| even on the ba.'loneid, is broueh il
| back to US by The d2att Aof Fiorenc
| Nightingale. What an example Nc
| life should be to the young woncl
| (;nd old ones for that matter) VIII
are seaJ"l ing for wo * 20 do!
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Mill Creek Hundred Democrats

The Democrats of the Mill Creek
Hundred met at Hockessin last Mon
day night.
Those named as delegates to the
State Convention are Edward Bart
lett, William P. Guest, Jeremiah Moy-
nihan, Thomas Tonhey and Lewis M.
Greenwalt
For the County Convention Frank
+: Yearsley, John T. Mullin. Fred
Weer, Harry Crossan, Nathaniel Rich
ards and Pohn Nivin.
Abraham Armour was chosen as
candidate ior representative; for as.
SCISSOR, Thompson l.. Bailey; Inspec-
tor, First District, Alfred Burnite;
Second District, Fred Weer, Third
District, Lewis Greenwalt.
Newark post., 1910-08-17
Explosion OF Coal Oil Stove

Mrs. Clarence Denny, who lives on
the old Depot Road, entered her KIT
chen last Friday in time to avert seri,
Gus consequences She had started
the coal oil stove preparatory to ger
ting lunch, and left the room Tor
short time. She returned to find the
stove in a blaze, and the baby dan
gerous'y near. She had no sooner
managed to get the stove into the back
yard, before It exploded. By that time
neighbors had arrived to offer their
assistance, but were only needed 10
congratulate the frightened woman on
the escape that had been made.