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Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
SUNDAY At a0LD UNION
'AH-Day Services We're Held al The
Sixth Annual Reunion

Fine weather brought out large atten'
dance at the sixth annual reunion al
"Old Union" NJ. E. Church, last Sun
day from Townsend, BIackbird and
Odessa and the whole farming country a.
round. The Townsend and BIackhird
churches had no services in order that
their congregations might attend.
The programme began with prayer by
Rev. Alfred 7. Scott, son of Bishop
Levi Scott. Rev. John H. Beauchamp,
who came up from Still Pond, Md, in an
automobile, preached and excellent ser.
mon at 1890 his subject being "The In
ner Power"
Luncheon was served to visitors by
those in charge of the meeting.
At 1.30 o'clock love feast and general
experience meeting was held, Rev. L. l.
McDougal of Townsend, the preacher in
charge Of the circuit, conducting it.
Among others, Rev. A. 7. Scott spoke,
making a number of references to bis faith
err, the bishop, and to his grandfather, al.
so preacher in the old church.
At $50 Rev. ]. H. Gray, pastor of st.
Paul's M. E: Church, Odessa, preached
from Rev. 2.l7 ''To him that overcometh
will l give to eat of the hidden mamma,
and will give him white stone, and in
the stone a name written which no man
knoweth saving he that receiVeth it," By
an odd coincidence both sermonizers IN
known TO each other had for their central
point the same thought, 'The Inner
Life"
A number of graves we're decorated
with flowers.
The Townsend choir, with Mrs. Jones
at the organ, conducted the singing. A
collection of $86 was voluntarily subscrib.
ed by those present to be applied to the
keeping of the church and cemetery,
wherein, among other notables, Bishop
Levi Scott lies buried, large monument
marking the spot.
The old church yard was allowed to be-
come entirely overgrown with trees and
bushes, some trees even growing out Of the
graves. Mr.. William B. Weldon and
some others, grubbed the place all over
and cultivated it for several years till all
the vines and growing shrubs, ETC., were
killed. Then it was turfed all over, and
now presents a fine appearance. 1t is
another Of DelaWare's venerable, histori-
cal churches and should receive careful
and reverent attention for its own sake
as church of God and for the fond and
note worthy, associations which linger
about the "Old Union"
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
HARVEST MOON

frequently person ask when the >har-
vest moon is due and why 1t is thus term
ed. Below this phenomenon is explain.
ed: 1t is the full moon nearest the autumn.
nal equinox, on September 21st. This
year it is September 9Th. At this season
the moons orbit makes only very small
angle with the horizon, and therefore, the
moon arises at about the same time every
evening For example: This year it rises on
September 9Th, at 7:19; on the 10th, at
6:52. Thus the moon ia a little over 20
minutes later each evening, whereas, or
dinarily, it averages 4s minutes later each
night. The harvest moon also rises only
a few minutes after the sun sets, so that
in this way the bright moonlight follows
the twilight, and the length of the day is
prolonged. The term harvest moon orig.
mated in England, where this moon came
at the harvest and gave the farmers ad-
ditional light TO harvest their Crops.-Er.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

Sunday afternoon about o'clock, as
John R. Crouch and Frank Bradley were
driving home from visit to Port Penn
Piers, as they nesred DraWyer's bridge
their horse became frightened at tandem
motorcycle and ran away. But for their
combined efforts Juggling on one line the
horse would have gone over a steep bank.
Mr.. Crouch jumped out and received
no injury. Mr.. Bradley remained in the car
rage, when the horse began kicking furi.
ously, getting his feet over the dashboard
and grazing Mr.. BradIey's leg. Then it
again ran off, throwing Mr.. Bradley to
the highway, knocking him senseless for
time, cutting cash in his head which
bled profusely, and iniuring bis arm,
back and one foot. A passing automo.
bile came to help, and he and Mr.. Crouch
were taken home.
The accident is attributed by the victims
to the deliberate Yiciousness OF the young
man on the motorcycle, who, they say,
rushed straight for the horse, then sud.
denly veered away, at the same time op-
ening the cutoff Of the machine.
The horse and buggy we're stopped at
Odessa with no other damage than a pair
Of shafts broken at the bow.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
THE CENTURY CLUB

The first fall meeting Of the Executive
Board of the New Century was held on
Tuesday at the Club room, ON North Broad
Street. The meeting was called by the
president, Mrs. Brady, for the purpose of
deciding as to the advisability of having q
Star course Of lectures during the coming
winter. The Board agreed to have at
least five entertainments ii possible, some
lectures, others perhaps musical entertain.
ments.
The next Executive meeting will
be held on October third and the
first open meeting will be held on Octo.
Der tenth. A very pleasing program has
been arranged for the year aud this bids
fair to be one of the most successful years
in the clubs history. The new officers
with the chairman of committees sre:-
President, Mrs. Grace Day Brady; FRS
Vice President, Mrs. Elizabeth Fl. Moore;
Second Vice President, Mrs. Maria H.
Vaughan, Recording Secretary, Miss
Ethel W. Brady; Assistant Secretary. Mrs.
Clara NJ. Freeman; Corresponding Score.
tary, Miss Helen H. Brady; Treasurer,
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Shepherd; Chairman Of
Observation-Disclosures; Mrs. Sylvia W.
Burris; Civics and Forestry, Miss Eugsnia
Beasten; Household Economics, Mrs.
May K. Mcdowell; Library, Mrs. G. Al
berta Hcffecker; Arts and Crafts, Miss
Dora R. Price; Reciprocity, Mrs. Rebecca
P. Cam; Social Service, Mrs. Angie W.
Derrickson; Music, Miss Eliza G. Green;
Entertainment, Mrs. Mabel P. Schroeder;
Club Hostess, Mrs. Fannie R. Dsrrickson;
Rivers and Waterways, Miss Josephine
Biggs; Decoration, Mrs. Fannie s. Kohl;
Program, Miss Hester Jones; Property,
Miss Emma Kelley; Advisory Board, Miss
Mary Hutchin. Mrs. Clara Brady Green,
Mrs. A. W. Derrickson, Miss Laura E.
Willis and Mrs. Grace D. Brady.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
HERBERT HART BOYD

Herber Hart Boyd, of Philadelphia,
who died at his home last week, was bur-
led in Old Drawers Cemetery near Odessa
last Saturday afternoon. The services
were held at his late home on Friday
afternoon. Rev. F. H. Moore of Forest
Church bad charge of the services at the
grave. The pail bearers were Clarence E
Pool, Howard A. Pool, George Janvier,
William G. Janvier, Isaac Janvier Woods
and William McMullen.
Mr.. Boyd was the son of Mrs. Julia
Cleaver Boyd and nephew of Henry
Cleaver who is cashier of the bank at
Delaware CITY. He was a member of the
board of directors of the Friends of Old
Drawyers'' and took an active interest in
the affairs of the old church.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Birthday Party

On Monday evening Mr., and Mrs.
Charles Jones on North Broad street gave
a social party in honor Of their young
daughter, Helen Ruth, on her 18th birth.
day anniversary,to a number of her young
friends. The affair was greatly enjoyed
by all, and continued till about midnight.
Refreshments consisting of ice cream,
cake and bon.boRs were served the guests.
The following ladies and gentlemen
we're present: Misses Emma Minner Mel.
lie Pyle, Marian Vineyard, Hannah Kirk,
Jennie Gallagher, Elsie Byron, Laura
Hurd, Helen R. Jones, of Middletown,
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore, Of
Smyrna; Messrs. Oscar Minuer, Frank
Pierce, DeIbert Gallagher, Royden Wilson,
Frank Postles, Philip Vineyard, Herbet
Pyle, Richard Donohoe, Cortland Jones,
all Of Middletown; Raymond YearIaley
and Henry Saxon, Of Port Penn.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
ANOTHER HORSE STOLEN

On September 18th, a colored man
named Samuel Kilson drove up from
Colts Nd, and hitched his team in front
Of house on Lockwood street, in Ham
town. About midnight he went to get
his team, and found that it had been
stolen. Shortly before, he had heard two
men talking in low tones, but thought
nothing of it. They were probably the
thieves. The animal was a reddish.
black mare OF medium height, about 8
years old, with one foot family tinted
with white. The wagon was q non:
descript affair nearly ready to go the
way Of the one-hoss-shay, with 8 black
and one white wheels.
Altho he has telephoned in all
directions he has learned nothing OF
the team or thieves. Horse stealing
being one of the protected" industries
of the state is thriving, as one would
expect it to under the circumstances.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Route Fixed in Sussex

The commission that was appointed to
determine the route of the dupont boule.
ward through Sussex county have decided
on the eastern route. A meeting of the
commission was held on Saturday and
Governor Simeon s. Pennewill, Leiuten.
ant Governor John NJ. Mendinhall and
Secretary of State, W. T. smithers, after
weighing the matter carefully decided in
favor of the road passing through Milford
and terminating at SeIbyvilIe. It will run
midway between Georgetown and Laurel.
The property owners along this route
are highly elated over this decision of the
commission. OF course property will be
doubled in value along the line of the
highway and moreover it will create fac.
Titles that are greatly needed in these
sections.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
CECILTON

Wallace Freeman, of Philadelphia, is
visiting here.
Miss Blanche Brown is spending some
time in Virginia.
Mr.. Alvin Shaw spent Monday and
Tuesday in Baltimore.
Miss Arrie Mccoy has been visiting
friends in North East.
Harry Freeman, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting Mr.. H. W. Black.
Miss Emma Pierce is spending this
week with Mrs. George Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. ManIove spent
Sunday with Edgar Manlove and wife.
Miss Myra Dawson, of Camden, was the
guest Of Miss Emma Brown on Sunday.
Mrs. John Johnson, of Wyoming, has
been visiting her sister Mrs. E. S. Short.
Rev. W. H. Kenny has returned home
after a two weeks, visit with friends in
Selbyville.
Mrs. Mollie G. Manlove and daughter,
Miss Gertrude, have been visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Weir, of Wilmington, has
been spending the past two weeks with
Mrs. Herbert Conner.
District Superintendent Rev. Robert
Watt will preach at Zion M. E. Church
Sunday afternoon at 2.30
Mrs. James A. Smith and daughter,
Miss jamie, spent Monday with her daugh.
ter, Mrs. George Boyles, of near Galena.
Misses Hilda and Agnes Ostram have
been spending last week with their cousin,
Miss Lena Bucksworth, of Middle Neck.
Rev. Vaughan Collins, wife and daugh.
ter, of Middletown, we're the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Conner one day last
week.
Mrs. Mary Davis, of Port Deposit, Mrs.
A. Moore and children, of Durmar, N. c.,
were entertained by Mrs. E. N. Crawford
one day last week.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt
Smith died on Wednesday evening of last
week, after a short illness, age seven
months. Interment in Cecilton Cemetery.
Right Rev. W. F. Adam, Bishop of
Diocese of Easton, will preach and ad.
minister the Rit of Confirmation to class
in st. Stephens Chapel on Wednesday
evening, September q.
An all day grabbing party went to
Night Island on Thursday of last week.
The guests were Mrs. Alexander Wilson
and daughter Miss Kathrine son,
Alexander, Mrs. Mary Davis, Of Port De-
post; Mrs. A. Moore and two children, of
North Carolina; Mrs. E. N. Crawford and
son, Arnold, Mrs. A. E. Burke and
daughter, Miss Ella and Misses Hoover
and Amy Culbertson.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Mr.. BEASTNS APPOINTMENT
General Agent Of Chester Co. Fire
Insurance Go. Of Penn.

Mr., Walter Beasten has been appointed
General Agent for the state of Maryland
Of 1.-THE Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of Chester County, Pennsylvania" There
are already a considerable number Of
agencies established in Maryland, but
Mr.. Beasten expects to increase that mum.
Der to 80 or rs in a short time.
The Mutual OF Chester is the we'll
known and reliable company which is
represented in MiddletoWn and vicinity
by that enterprising young business
woman, Miss Eugene Beasten whom the
company very wisely accepted as their
agent upon the death Of the late Mr.. Ed.
ward Reynolds. The company does q
large business in Maryland and Delaware,
and, of course, a much larger business
in Pennsylvania, where it has been in
operation II years, and has won public
confidence and popularity by the fair and
prompt manner in which fire losses have
been settled by it.
Then being mutual" company and
not stock concern, the insured profit by
the company's gains, and receive cheaper
insurance in consequence.
Mr.. Beasten is an active, energetic
young business MANN good health, land
handicapped with no bad habits; of pleas.
ing address and honorable in his deal.
ings. Mr.. Beasten is no tyro in business,
and we think it needs no prophetic man.
tie to foresee that he will succeed in this
business, and make it a source Of profit
both to himself and the company. TIE
TRANSCRIPT joins bis many friends in be.
speaking for him the large measure Of
success which is bis due.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
OBITUARY
NRs. ADALTNE IUsBY COCHRAN

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TIE TRANSCRIPT regretfully records the
death Of Mrs. Adaline Lusby Cochran,
wife Of Mr.. Dan NJ. Cochran, one Of ouI
prominent farmers living near Middle.
town. The sad event occurred Tuesday
evening at her home at $40 o'clock, after
an illness which developed last April.
She had been confined to her bed since
July, although but few days before her
death she recovered sufficiently to come
down to the breakfast table to the great
delight of her family.
On Tuesday morning at II O'Clock Mrs.
Cochran was stricken with paralysis
which was the immediate cause of her
death. She had several years ago, two
strokes OF lighter character from which,
however, she entirely recovered.
The deceased was q daughter of Alex.
ander and Milcha Wilson and was born
at Bull Mountain, Cecil Co., Nd, Janu-
airy 10th, 1851. Her father was promi.
nent farmer and the family was promi-
nent socially there. After the death Of
Mr.. Alexander Wilson, his widow and
their daughter removed to Middletown
and boarded for number of years at the
Middletown Hotel. Mrs. Cochran's sister
is Mrs. Frank Pennington, residing be-
tween MiddIetown and Odessa.
Mrs. Cochran was married at Wilson's
Point, Kent Co., Md, to Mr.. Dan M.
Cochran, January 10th, 1873 and to them
eleven children were born, all of whom,
with her husband, survive her; Mr.. Alex
ander Wilson Cochran residing near Mas
sey, Md; Mrs. Nellie Lockwood, residing
near MiddIetowp; Mrs. Mabel Horsey, a
widow who lives with her father; Mr..
Dan M. Cochran, who has farm near
his fathers; Mrs. Addie R. Crawford, re-
siding near Warwick, Md; Mr.. Richard
L. Cochran, residing at Wilson's Point,
Md; Mrs. Jennie Woodall, residing in
Philadelphia; Mrs. Ethel Price, residing
near Mt. Pleasant; Mr.. A. Woodall Coch-
ran, Miss Alice NJ. Cochran and Miss
Mary Cochran residing with their father.
Mrs. cochran was extremely domestic
in her tastes, devoted wife and mother,
not only deeply beloved and mourned by
her own loved ones, but held in the
highest estimation by large circle OF
friends tc whom her early death is deep
loss. In the words of lady who knew
her "she was a lovely character, and her
nntimeIy death is pitifully sad''
Rev. Percy L. Donaghay, rector Of St.
Annes P. E. Church, of which the de-
ceased was member, will have charge of
the funeral services, which will be held
at her late residence near Middletown, at
2 o'clock on Friday afternoon. Inter.
ment will be had in the Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Eoodstuffs VIII Soar

Experts predict that the prices of al
food stuff are to be raised higher and that
within few weeks. Sugar refiners cay
that sugar will reach higher notch than
ever before, and the reason given is that
the European crop is short. Meats are
to advance it is claimed because corn will
be scarce and is high in price and poia-
toes are to advance because of their scar.
city. Cofees it is said are TO keep pace
with the rest, but no reason Is given for
THE. It looks now as though the con.
sumerS are TO face pretty bard winter,
and the only hope is that industrial con.
ditions may keep pace with the soaring
food stuff prices. Otherwise there is suf.
fering in store for the laboring classes
especially.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Legislative Party Has Mishaps

The reunion of the Delaware legislature
at Chincoteague, Virginia, proved series
of mishaps. In the boat trip to the island
the boat struck sandbar and the party
was marooned for three hours. The party
and all the ammunition were saved, how.
ever. After the arrival of the party the
plan Of D. Mif1in Wilson, the commissa-
ry, was being carried out Tor an elaborate
feed. Not until the cut glass and silver
ware had been placed on the table was it
discovered that the refreshments had been
stolen from the ice box. Several wers
crestfallen, as no more were obtainahIe Ia
that section.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
pOWNIE 6 WaEELER'S CIR Us
A Good ShOwA Lioness Thriller
Trained Ponies and Dogs

Downie and Wheeler gave q very gooG
show on Wednesday in Middletowu
which was fairly well attended. Tit
street parade and bicycle ridden dowr
high framework with II foot leap ovel
two camels and an elephant, and somt
other acrobatic stunts, were given thu
public outside to whet their appetite fol
more inside the circus proper.
The circus had three rings in which
often three gymnastic, equestrian, and
other performances, we're going on at the
same time. Five clowns kept the small
people amused; the trained ponies with
their military tactics fright by fours''
by two's'p "singls file march and even
squadron formations wheeling and cir
cling like so many trained soldiers, gave
fine spectacle "worth.. as one gentle
men remarked, ''the entrance fee
charged"
Then the trained dogs ann goats and
little Mr.. Monk with his red breeches rid
ing horses driving into barrels climbing a
ladder and jumping into blanket pleased
the little ones.
The gymnastic stunts we're fret class
both on the trapeze and on the fixed ira
pezes and on the flying rings and trapezes.
One young chap did the giant swing for.
wards and backwards successfully over
three trapezes; and pair, man and a
woman, executed various wonderful
movements double and single aloft on the
trapeze.
observation-disclosures was also in eVindence
tying his anatomy up in double bow
knot and comically "rubbering Between
his own kind legsP'
Old Captain Snider, a vet in animal
training with all its many risks-2 years
at Coney Island going the thousands there
thrillers and blood cnrdlers-entered the
cage OF an irascible lioness, no doubt fond
of human meat, for she is credited with
four attempts at cannibalism. 1t was an
exciting scene and dangerous enough to
satisfy even the average sensation hunter.
Before attempting to undo the door that
separated him from the small department
in one end of the cage, the beast was
stirred up to fury by loud thumpings
on the cage, and tie Captain fred noisy
blank shot near the beast to COW her.
Still she plunged Eat him half dozen
times in the most savage manner before
he got The door open and entering stayed
an instant, slashing at her face with his
singing whip and yelling the while like
a Cainanche Indian. He will do it some
day once two often and 90 the way of all
bis tribe.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Fight at BIackbird Cannery

Several Italians employed at the can.
merry Blackbird become engaged in fight
on Thursday afternoon, while at work
and for a while there was an exciting
time in the ''peeling room" of the estab.
lishment. After several of the Italian
men and women had been cut or bruised
in the melee, order was finally restored
and all the participants returned to work.
Mr.. Records, the owner of the factory,
was away on business trip at the time.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
New Century Club Dance

A number of young men on Thursday
evening gave pleasant dance in the Hall
of the New Century Club to their lady
friends. Some twenty odd numbers,
Waltzes and two-stepe were enjoyed by
the young people to whose pleasure the
cool night air lent an added zest. The
following ladies and gentlemen were pre-.
sent: Misses Edith NJ. Francis, Lena Dut.
ton, Frances Simmons, Viola Weber, Ada
Scott, Nellie Pyle, Goldis Voshell, Lena
Weber, Elsie Byron, Jennie Gallagher,
Hannah Kirk, Helen Jones, Laura Hurd
and Marian Vineyard; Messrs. Courtlandt
JONES', Royden Wilson, Elwood Banning,
Oscar Minner, William Kirk, Harry Vim.
yard, Julius Kirk, Comegys Cosden
and Allan Evans. Miss Lola Ingram in
her usual spirited manner furnished the
music for the dancers. The affair kept
up till the wee sma hours.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
MOSQUITOES Swarm in Clouds

That Kent county has been pestered
with mosquitoes during the past week no
resident will deny. They have been a
source Of great Worriment to man and
beast. The pests swarm and pounce upon
any living or moving object. Last Mon.
day evening Mrs.. Thomas BurFis was cit.
ting in darkened room at Kits Ham.
mock, and 10 the moonlight she observed
what she supposed to be smoke arising
calling servant both rushed to the spot
with buckets of water TO extinguish the
fire. They soon found that the supposed
clouds Of smoke was swarm OF mos
quitos.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
JAMES WRIGHT

James Wright, merchant Of Summit
Bridge place, died Saturday morning after
nine months OF intense suffering of tuber-
culosis. He was about thirty.three years
old and is survived by bis wife, who was
before her marriage Miss Margaret john
son, of near Kirkwood. He was a mem.
Der of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. The funeral
took place Wednesday, interment being
at St. Georges Cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Telephone Line Finished

On Thursday the gang Of 20 men who
under Mr.: Groom Marcus direction have
been rebuilding the Diamopd State TeIe-
phone Company's lines, finished their
work from Dover to MiddIetown, replac'
lug all the old poles with stronger and
lower ones, set 30 feet nearer together
with additional wires added TO the chan.
ged cross ties.
Another gang Of men have been con.
structing q similar line from Wilmington
to Middletown via Odessa and are now
approaching Middlstown on the East
The improvements insure greater stability
Of the line and capability Of better ser.
vice.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
POstmasters Discuss Work

Twenty Delaware postmasters met at
Dover nsThursday, discussed postal affair
and elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, @. G. Tomlinson, Delmar: vice pres.
ident A. q. Skinner, Clayton; secretary,
F. F. Davis, Laurel; w. A. Mullen, Mar:
shallton:
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
The MiddIetaWn transcript
Ma,ls Close as Followa.

Going Nortb-7.25 O. M, 1905: am, 4.O5g pm.
p. m. and p. m.
Going SOuth-S.O 90 am, 4.15 p. m, and pm
For Odessar-7.60 a. m, $50 m, sSO .. M,
80 p. m.
For warwick, Cecilton and Earlville $40 q.
m, and AS D. m.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
New
Fall Suits

Every size for Men and Boys
from the three years old
Boys to the so inch chest
extra sized Man.
Mems Suits 50 to $50
Boys Suits S. to S18
Little Boys So to $40
FALL OVERCOATS
ODD TROUSERS
FANCY VESTS
DUNLAP HATS
STETSON HATS
MANHATTAN SHIRTS
CLUETT SHIRTS
BOYDEN SHOES
and lots of other good makes
of everything that Men and
Boys wear.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
Don't Forget

we make Clothes to order,
Suits al 500, s25, $50 and S35.
Cut, Fitand Make guaranteed
aud they must fit or we don't
want you to have them.
s s's:;a' MULLINS s s1ss;
Best Hats
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16

TaANscarrr 500 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16

The TRANSCRIPT 81 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1911-09-16
CURRENT PRICES
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