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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09

lar Bluff, Butler county had the
hann0 a -ndance with rs teachers
present s :. Genevieve was second
with 80.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09
Millinery!

We propose TO sell MORE HATS for
LESS MONEY than ever
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09

We have an enormous Stock Of
Furniture and it must 60 quickly
Bedroom Suits ...... 81. Sl9S4
Iron Beds ................. l.9S
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09
Gloves! Gloves!

We bought a big line Of Drum
merS Samples and can ft you in
anything you need at prices that
defy competition Call and see for
yourself.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09

RIBBON AT A SACRIFICE
35c Ribbon for only ...... 20c
3OC l7c
20C and 25c Ribbon for only lS
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09

We have Cloaks for Ladies and
Chiklren--lateSt in style and best in
quality--at prices that will astonish
ym, IT'S A PLEASURE FOR US
TO SHOW OUR GOODS. SEE THEM
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09
Mems Hats and Caps!

luu cant afford To risk catching cold 10y going
around bareheaded when We are almost giving away
the Biggest Stock Of Hats and Gaps in the county
Throw that old greasy lid" away and come in and let
us II you You will look better and feel better
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09

DIk IInt NT Wtn ; WUFk NNdIS--lII
Sikcs--prics to suit you
PANrS-Bie line Of odd Pants in
large sizes
overoats from S233 up
We have cut prices deep un all
Youths and Childrens Suits. Mems
Ovenlls etc.
SEE OUR BIG STOCK
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-11-09

We handle line that has stood the test for years.
If YOU need Heavy Hack or good Buggy We can
supply your needs We need the room and must sell
our present STOCK AT ONCE
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
PEOPLES BANK FURNISHINGS

The Peoples Bank has been furnishing
up its interior and now shows very hand.
some in it's new dress. A thick, noiseless
cork linoleum has been placed upon the
floor. The walls have been covered with
heavy embossed papering or compost.
ton known as "lincnista- Walton, the
pattern consisting Of futed panels alter.
mating with panels grained in imitation
of oak, with large square ornaments OF
oak leaves-all in a brown tint, and
matched above by light buff ceiling pa.
per. New curtains in colors to suit the
rest of the furnishings, the doors and the
semicircular counters also frightened up
and the wire net work regilded.
A handsome large plate glass slab set on
brackets will replace the old writing
desk, and prove not only a neat and con-
venient writing stand, but an ornament
also.
In the center o. the ceiling is slantiDg
opening commanding from above the
door vaults, and SO arranged as to
make it possible for persons above to pep
per any burglar engaged in tamperiDg
with the vault. This lear of Dionysius'
has been gided aud plainly can on occa'
sion prove as deadly as its historic proto'
type.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
A TWO WEEKS OUTING

Miss Bessie Foraker in her recent visit
made a delightful two weeks steamer
jaunt up the Hudson river. With a
dozen or more friends she left Millville,
N. j., in tug boat and going down the
Delaware proceeded to New York City by
ocean. They we've out of sight OF land
for "a hours, and some Of the party, got
just little sea sick, Mrs. Goodwin, the
wife of the Captain, and one or two other
ladies, felt-Well-as if they'd lost all
their friends-were going to die-or
something of that sort, you know-that
is, if you ever had taste of the queer
disease that never kills, called NAL de mer
or in plain English, sea sickness.
From New York City the party pro-
ceeded up the Hudson. The ride was one
of varied beauty. The Highlands. the
glorious old Palisades, West Point, past
the cities and towns along its banks with
all the lovely scenery that gives our Hud.
son a place along side the Rhine, the
Danube or what not river of Europe
clean up to Albany At Albany the party
left tine steamer and made a trip by
trolley to Troy and Schenectady and
afterwords returned to the boat and
thence down the river to New York City
again.
Miss Foraker is quite enthusiastic over
her superb outing declaring they all en-.
ioyed themselves to the very top Of
their bent-had voyage on fresh and on
salt water they will never forget.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
A SURPRISE DANCE PARTY

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. AK
ems on Bohemia Manor" was the scene
OF merry gathering on Saturday evening
when "surpriss dance" was given in
honor of their daughter Miss Josephine's
graduation, she being.one Of the graduates
of the George Biddle High School Of
the class of nineteen bundled and eleven
Miss Aiken is well known there where she
formerly lived and where she frequently
visits. Her easy and quiet ways and a
loving disposition to all who know her
has won for her many friends.
Quite an enjoyable time was spent by
all present. Dancing was continued un-
til the wee morning hours, when the
guests were invited to the dining room
where refreshments were served.
Among those present we're: Mr..
Douglas Ernest, Of Wilmington; Messrs.
T. Malcolm and Ambrey Brown, of Els
mere; Misses Mamie Merritt, and Clara
Duryea, of Warwick; Mr.. Samuel Buck.
worth, Of MiddIetoWn; Misses Mary Tar
button, Helen Davis Robinson, Messrs.
John Ernest, Olin Davis, Richard Tar
button, Harry Morgan aud Julian Robin.
son, Of Sassafras; Misses Reba Burris and
Annie Spear, Cecilton; Miss Stella Bishop
and Mr.. E. P. Bishop, Of Chesapeake City.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
ANOTHER HORSE STOLEN
A Valuable Animal Taken From
Cochran Square

MiddletoWn has once more suffered al
the hands Of the despicable horse thief.
On Saturday night in front of Mr.. Messick' e
store all ablaze with the light and an arc
light little way off team was stolen on
Cochran Square, from probably the most
public spot in the townI
The coal-black year old stallion oi
Mr.. George CHM who lives on the CraW'
ford farm near Townsend, was gone when
the owner came at 11.30 P. NJ. to go
home with bis team-the horse and q
new rubber-tired buggy besides. Messages
we're dispatched by phone in every
direction but no news of the team was
had. On Sunday morning the stallion
came home, but stripped of his harness,
and minus the buggy. Since then moth.
ing has been learned of either harness OF
buggy. It was at first thought that some
drunken chap had borrowed the team, as
has often happened, to get home and
then turned the horse out. It is now
Doll6t6u bDnb EOu0 RAOACSSAOASA "AAs$
man had horse in readiness somewhere
out of town, and hitched it to the stolen
buggy and made off with it and the
harness.
It is too bad; since TIE Attorney Gen
eral will do nothing but let horse thieI
90 on his own recogniEance, what can
you expect, but more horse stealingsi
Horse stealings by sons of good families,
rich and all that are safe enough. One
thing the farmers can do to make their
horses and carriages absolutely secure,
Get steel chain, first class hard steel
that no nippers can cut, lock it around
the horses neck, and then lock the chain
to stout post. This chain need not
indeed, should not-be a big, heavy
affair, but we'll made hard steel chain
that it would be impossible to cut.
Then, as the old proVerb says, EAST bind
fast find," you will know your team is
still there, for even the nerviest thiel
will hardly unhitch the wagon and steal
thatl
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST

In order to promote the cordial feeling
existing between the state and the agri-
cultural department of Delaware, College.
and to encourage a closer study of the
work of the state farm, the Trustees otthe
college have offered prizes to be compet-
ed for in an essay contest. The subject
of the prize essays is, "The State Farm
and It's Work" The conditions Of the
contest are as follows:
l. Any young man who has never at
tended college, under 81 years of age, is
eligible to enter this contest.
2. Essays must be sent to Prof. Hay
ward, Newark, Del, by July Is, 1911.
3. Essays must contain at least 1000,
and not over 5000 words.
4. In awarding prizes judges will con-
slider especially clearness and accuracy oi
statement.
S. The prizes will be awarded upon
condition that there are at least 10 contes'
tants.
6. Contestants must use foolscap paper
and write upon but one side of the sheet
z. Contestants must register with Prof
A. E. Grantham or Prof. G. A. MCCue on
Farmers Day, June 19, 1911.
There will be three prizes, as follows:
1st, registered Berkshire gilt, bred fol
fall farrow, valued at $40; End, 6 bushels
of Wilson soy beans from the coming
crop, value $25; Sd, 5 bushels Of selected
johnson county white seed corn from the
coming crop, value $l5.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
Rejection Case Settled

The rejection case of Charles DeValin.
ger,-oWner of the National Hotel against
John G. Carroll, the tenant, was heard
Wednesday afternoon at st. Georges be-
fore Magistrate Jones and three referees,
and was decided in favor Of Carroll, after
a four hours legal battle. This is the
third time DeValinger has been beaten,
and it proved a great contest between the
attorneys.
The referees were John W. Carrow, A.
N. Sutton and Daniel W. Cush, and the
attorney for Carroll was L. Irving
Handy, while DeValinger was represent.
ed by Chas. F. Curley and Geo. L. Town
send, Jr. The case has excited no little
interest in our town, and attracted quite
a large crowd Of residents Of st. Georges
and nearby points. The decision gives
Carroll possession Of the property until
May I'd, 1912.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
BLACKBIRD

Mr.. A. NJ. Macksy, of Camden, is visit
ing friends in Blackbird.
Mr.. Irving Brockson, Of MiddletoWn,
is visiting bis uncle, Mr.. ]. E. Brockson.
Mrs. Colen Ferguson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Vernon Phillips in smyr.
ma.
Mrs. Lockerman, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob H.
Spicer.
Mrs. Ollie Pryor, of Clayton, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs George w.
FAIRIES.
Miss George FAIRIES spent flew days
of last week with her sister, Mrs. Ollie
Pryor, in Clayton.
Mrs. Sarah E. FARRELL, of Smyrna, is
visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. j.
Harry Gibbons. near Townsend.
Mrs. Hannah Reynolds, of near smyr-
ma, has been visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Sarah E. Hobson, near Townsend.
The Epworth League Services will be
lead on Sunday evening by Theo. Fergu.
son. The Topic: "True Wisdom"
Mr.. and Mrs. HolIey Morris, of Phil.
adelphia, spent Saturday and Sunday
with his sister, Mrs. Jacob H. Spicer.
Miss Limia Foard, of Smyrna, epent
Saturday and Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. ]. Harry Gibbons near Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rawley and chill
dren spent Sunday with his brother, Mr..
and Mrs. Irving RaWley, near Friendship
Church.
Mr. William ]. Cullen and niece, Miss
Clara Fennemore, of st Georges, spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William q. Fennemore.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Brockson and Miss
Edith Torrey, spent Monday with Mr..
Brockson's sister, Mrs. William Weldon
and family in MiddIetown.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
Broke Into a House

Norman Glees, who was tried for an
assault some time since and acquitted, will
hardly fare so well this time.
On Tuesday week ago be broke into
Edmond Keyes house and assaulted
Catherine Pearce in Hamtown-at any
rate Chief Hilyard arrested him Saturday
night on q warrant charging that offence
and Squire Cox after hearing him, satur'
day night, held him in bail in the sum Of
$500 for court, and in default thereof be
was taken to the Workhouse Monday
morning.
Chief Hilysrd played joke on Norman
when be pointed his finger at him in lieu
of his pistol, and the youth though start
ed on fine sprint, very obediently slow
ed down and went meskly to the "cool.
err"
The chief must have been doing some
neat manicuring to get thumbnail that
glitters like that in the moonlight.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
The Fruit Crop Of Delaware

Dover will add to its industries a frui
juice house within the year, if the PLAN
of the Board of Trade mature.
Delaware is now raising grade of frui
unequaled in this country, and the in
crease in the acreage of grapes alone
in the past few years has made it imperi
tive that extra means be used to takC
care of the crop. The juice house, as
planned for Dover, will handle straWber-
ri es, raspberries, black kberries, peaches
pears and probably apples, as well as
grapes, and this will furnish employment
for number of hands from the middle oi
May until October each year.
The Dover Fruit Juice Company viii
have an authorized capital of $100,000 oi
which $25, 900 will be issued at once in
$40 shares.
As all the fruit juice plants now opera
ting have shown profit of over 20 pei
cent. it is likely that Mr.. Horace F. CLARK
who has charge of the matter for the
Dover Board of Trade, will find little
trouble in alotting the shares.
According to the neat prospectus is
sued by the Board of Trade, the company
will be managed by an experienced fruit
conserVer, and plant of this kind will be
an important addition to the Dover in
dustries.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY DECORATIONS
Flags and Bunting; Yeterans' Graves
Bedecked With Flowers

Memorial Day was quietly observed
here. Most business places we're shut,
together With the banks and the post
Office most Of the day.
On stores and private residences one OBJ
served q liberal display Of red, white and
blue bunting and flags, big and little.
The graves Of the Nations patriot dead
we're becomingly remembered in the vari.
ous cemeteries.
Mr.. John r. Brown, who keeps the
beautiful Forest Cemetery always in such
neat and handsome order, himself plac-
ing in the Forest SO such flags at the
graves of the sleeping veterans whose
loyalty to the ''stars and Stripes keeps
US Nation free, and happy and great
to-day.
We are too prone to forget the incalcu-
liable value Of the services these men rend
ered-often at cost of limb or life. To
day, when the Grey and the Blue loving
ly mingle their floral offerings; when all
the bitterness Of the Civil War forgot,
"Yank." and "Reb. fraternize as broth
ers, citizens of united country, it is hard
to realize that the Confederates honestly
fought to break the URion. which is at
once the source and the assurance Of
every blessing of liberty we enjoy.
And the South freely admits all this
now. Had they succeeded our whole
land would have been broken into iarring
fragments to fall, when fatally divided, at
last a prey to the kings and czars Of
Europe only too glad to see the free Re-
public perish, and to enslave its disunited
fragments, So, the South today as fer.
vently as the North, thanks God they
did not succeed. The sons of these "con-
feds" have since then fought under the
Stars and Stripes as valiantly as any lads
from the North. Let US then thank God
with deep gratitude that it is once more,
this beautiful banner OF the free, the be-
loved flag of a united country whose
blood cemented Union will never be sew
ed-neveF-never-ne
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
WARWICK

Mr.. Guy johnson is visiting Baltimore
relatives.
Miss Bessie Gunkel spent Wednesday
in Wilmington.
Mrs. ]. R. II. Price and Miss Ella Stats
were in Elkton on Saturday.
Quite a number of people visited the
cemetery on Decoration Day.
Miss Emma Lusby, of Cecilton, visited
Mics Wright several days this week.
Miss Belle Hill is spending her vacation
with her parents, Rev. G. H. Hill and
wife.
Preaching here Sunday morning at
l1.30A A. M. Christian Endeayor at 7,30
P. M.
Mrs. Robert Lipscomb and Mrs. John
Garner were Wilmington visitors last
week.
Miss Jodie Stearns spent several days
last week with Miss Bertha Lynch in Will
miDgton.
Mrs. John L. Lattomus, of near Will.
mington, spent Tuesday at the home Of
William Vinyard.
Mrs. William Williamson and daughter
are spending some time with Philadel'
phis and Germantown friends.
Miss Mamie Merritt spent several daye
lastsweek at the home of GR. d. Aiken
and family an "Bohemis Manor"
Mr.. and Mrs. John Trainer, of Phila-
delphia, we're entertained by L. P. King
and family on Saturday and Sunday.
Quite an improvement has been made
on Elk street by the erection of new
front porch at the home OF BENZ. Hall.
Mr.. Walter Aiken's new home is about
completed, being ready to paint, making
quite an improvement at the lower end
Of town.
Mr.. Walter Schriver had the mis-
fortune in seeding bis corn by having wire
worms destroy il, this being the third
time be had to plant it.
A strawberry and ice cream festival will
be held in the Town Hall on Friday and
Saturday evenings, June 9th and 10th, for
The benefit of the NJ. P. Church. All are
cordially invited.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
CHILDREN'S DAY AT FOREST
Interesting Program Rendered by
the PRESBYTERIAN Scholars

The Children's Day services held in
Forest Presbyterian Church last Sunday
evening was said to be the most successful
ever held by the school. The entire pro-
gram went through without hitch, from
the opening recitation Welcome" by
Margaret PIeasanton to the closing
recitation by Odell Gallagher. The
Rotations by the tiny ones we're very
amusing, and their singing especially
good. A duett by Mrs. 7. V. Leonhart
and Mr.. Samuel Price, with the chours
by the school was much enjoyed.
A pleasant feature OF the evening was
the presentation of the gold Sunday
school pin for one years perfect atten-
dance to Cinderella Whitlock, and the
gold wreath to surround a pin, for two
years perfect attendance to Frank Tyson.
The following was the program
"Organ Voluntary"
Singing. ''All HALL Our Festal Day."
Recitation, "Welcome," Margaret
Pleasanton.
Scripture reading
Recitation. Mabel and Reuben Hsrman.
Singing, Primary Departmental. "Hear
My Song"
Recitation..........six little girls and boys.
Recitation. Burton Pearson.
Singing. g...............".........G "God is Love-"
Scripture Reading.
Motion Song.,,..,............Five little girls.
Recitation ......................Anna BouldeD.
Recitation Dorothy Taylor.
Recitation n..,...................Alms Whitlock.
Recitation. n....:.n....,........Har Harrison Davis.
Singing "Children's Day."
Recitation. on.................... Clayton Draper
Singing, Primary Department.
Recitation. tion...............,.....Lyd Redgrave.
Singing, duett. Esther Williams, Odell
Gallagher.
Recitation on........................All Boulden
Singing, "The Call of the Children"
Recitation. Marion and Frances Arm
strong, Letiha and John Pool
Scripture reading,
Singing, Six Boyq..... "Ralfy for Service" :"
Recitation. Three little girls.
Duett. Edith Eliason and Alma Whitlock.
Recitation. .................Mi Mildred Redgrave.
Singing. ........Five little girls.
Recitation. n..................... Marion Daniels.
Address ..R Rev, f. Fl, Moore,
Offering.
Singing. ......... 1.-THE Children's Prayer"
Recitation. Odell Gallagher.
Benediction.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
A Western Trip

Miss Marie 7. Lockwood will leave to-
day for an extended visit in the West.
She goes first to Chicago; after spending a
few days in the Windy City, leaves by
the North Western and Canadian Pacific
routes for Vancouver where she will visit
her uncle Mr.. Edward @. Lockwood. She
next goes to Seattle where she will be en-
tertained by a cousin. Afterwards to
Portland, Oregon, to pay an old college
friend a short visit; thence down the Pa
cifc Coast to sanDiego, next to los An
geles where she will remain with another
uncle. Then her long tourney closes
with a trip to San Frsnciso, where after a
short stay she turns her face Eastward
again, arriving at New YORK sometime in
September.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
PretiIy Trimmed Window

Mr.. Ernest A. Truitt bad the hand
soonest window in town on Decoration
Day. His front drug store bay window
was draped with an American flag gather
ed at the middle with q blue scarf In 9
Way that made q striking and beautiful
appearance. The colored squares OF glass
above the flag accentuated the pleasing
effect and made with the blue star ground
and the white stars themselves and the
nerpendicular bars Of red and white
quite q pretty sight. When well dons
window trimming il very effective.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
Lavender Village" at Odessa

The young vocslists of the Drawers
Presbyterian Church Of Odessa purpose
giving in the Odessa Opera House on
Wednesday evening, June 14th, a
tuneful operstta called the Lavender
Village"
The bills are already out, and an inter
ssting performance is quite assured BY
the talented singers that have been select
ed to make the cast.
The hour is 8 o'clock, and the admiss
ion is 25 cents, and 35 cents for reserved
seats. The proceeds are for the benefit
of the Drawers Church.
MiddletoWn will no doubt be well re-
presented on the tuneful occasion.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
3 Months

OF solid Summer why not be
comfortable which is a big
help to being happy9 No use
waiting, for the styles, quail
ties and values are right here
in everything Men and Boys
wear. Prices are already
breaking and every day We
put in stock new styles in
Suits at SO, S12 and SIS.
We are always headquar.
ters for Blue Serges and you
cannot do better anywhere
than our Sc to $25 grades,
silk lined at SIS, 500 and s25,
with full lines of stouts,
Sims, shorts and extra sizes
up to 48 chest.
Nearly every kind of Thin
Coats, Serges, Mohairs, AL.
pacas, Flannels and Office
Coats.
White Duck, Khaki, Crash,
Linen, Flannel and Outing
Trousers. 81 to S.. Straw
Hats, Russell, Tennis and
Low Shoes, Summer Under.
wear, Shirts and Furnish.
ings.
s!sss.' ssss"s. MULLINS s,sss sistsi"s
Best Hats
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
Thomas Kirby

The remains;of Thomas Kirby, who died
in Wilmington on Wednesday, were
brought to Middletown on the II. 40 train,
on Friday morning, enroute for Warwick,
Nd, where they were taken for burial in
the cemetery at that place. He twas
formerly resident of Warwick, and So
years of age.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
Commencement Exercises

The commencement exercises of the
Middletown High School will be held on
Friday evening, June 10th, in the Opera
House. Prof. schmucker Of the West
Chester State Normal School will make
the address to the graduates.
The Glass Day exercises will be held on
Thursd ay evening, the 10th, in the As
sem bly, room Of the school. There will
be Eve graduates: Leah Berkman, Wash.
fnpton Irving Brockson, Mailly Davis,
John James Hotfscker, Jr. and Francis
Moore Richards.
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
James Brown Accidentally Killed

James Brown aged 80, years, Of Har-
rington, was almost instantly killed We'd
nesday afternoon by an express train,
which struck him as he was crossing the
tracks of the Delaware railroad near the
station. The accident happened about !
o'clock. The young man, who was en-
employed at Creadick's -four mill, had
been home to lunch, and was returning
to work, having to cross the tracks, when
the train struck him. He had gotten ous
Of the way Of one train and failed to
notice tine approach Of an Adams express
train,
Middletown transcript., 1911-06-03
"BOy Scouts" Organizing

Rev. Vaughan s. Collins had number
OF lads at the parsonage on Monday
evening last for the purpose Of forming a
company of the "Boy Scouts Of America. I"
The ages range from IL to ls years.
They have already had their 'Scout
Oath" and the "scout Law" printed for
distribution among the members. This
organization, which has become widely
spread is doing much good both to the
health and morals of the American youth
who have participated in the movement
IL have already given their names and
they meet next Tuesday evening at the
parsonage to perfect an organization.