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Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
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THE RIGHT IDEA

EDITOR CT The TRANsCRIPT:-In read
ing your most excellent editoria' last week
on "ToWn Election" was highly pleased
With your suggestions in reference to new
manufacturing and business enterprises
for our town.
The way to build up a community is
for every person in it, who can, to put
come money into industries that give the
people employment, and push the indus
tries to success. Industries that last all
the year round are the best; but those
that last part of the year are better than
none. The most valuable power on earth
is human power, and when it is not en-
pl1ysd it is not only lost but it also
consumes part of what Others earn. Work
creates wealth; work sets money in mo-
ton; work pays debts; work is the vital
power in prosperity, and that town, that
community, and that nation whose peo-
pie are idle, are poor, and poor in proper.
tion to the number that work and the
time they work. Fl H-aven's greatest earth
Iy blessing to any people is y give them
honest, remuneratiye work.
The TRANSCRIPT is doing good work
for the entire community in it's efforts to
organize Board of Trade, and should
have the hearty support of all our people.
READER
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
A GOOD EDITOR

A good editor, first of ali, should be 6
limitess reservoir for receiving advice
yet receive it as the ocean takes its rivers
and still retain bis own saline, individua
flavor. He should aim to be understood
rather than admired, aud should desire 6
reputation for sense rather thar
philosophy. Wisdom is doubtless de-
sirabIe, but effects its purpose quicker
when clothed in the garb of wit.
He should know how to say thi0gs
An editor must be "a word artist, Gun.
uing moder Of phrases. He must be
gothic and not classic in his words struc.
lures, with sharp cornices and freizes,
with jagged and unsuspected towers. He
must be interesting or be content with a
small subscription list. A reader enjoys
shock better than soporofc; and it is
nice question for ethics to settle wheth.
er it is not better to intoxicate than to
drug man. The American people read
too much, and over-readers, like over
eaters, require much spiee, pepper and
eondiment.
An editor should possess super fetal
knowledge Of all things, and should be
able to use that knowledge at all times,
without moments warAing and without
special effort. His pen should transcribe
the image Of his thought as quick as the
sun casts a shadow. Rapidity is his
golden virtue. The first ling OF his heart
must be the first ling Of his hand; and be
has no time to transform his thoughts in
the alchemy Of reflection. Lack Of time
must be his spur and the cry for copy"
his inspiration. H must be as healthy
az an immortal god.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
CECTLT0N

Mics NJ. E. Rfckard is the guest of rela.
tives, in Porters.
Mr.. John P. Mcintyre, OF MiddletowR,
was in town on Sunday.
G. V. Hoover was a Wilmington and
Philadelphia visitor last week.
Miss Elsie Wilson spent Sunday with
her cousin, Master Arnold Crawford.
Mrs. Harry Budd and Mrs. George
Reaston were Chesapeake city visitt one
day last week.
Miss Bertha Coppage, of near Warwick,
was the guest of her cousin, Miss Mable
Coppage, one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Manlove and chill
dren were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
neIius W. Davis last Tuesday.
A Donation party was held at the par
sonage by the friends of Rev. and Mrs. O.
E. Jones last Monday evening.
Miss Anna Jones, the daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. 0 E Jones, while playing, fell
and fractured her right wrist ON Friday
of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A Snyder, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. B. Manlove and children were
the guests of MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Boul-
den, of near Earlevile g IN Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
ODESSA

Mrs. William Mccoy visited Whining.
ton relatives part of last week.
Mrs. Emily Mcclellan, of Chester, Pa,
spent few days last week with relatives
here.
Mrs. William EccIes and daughter, Miss
Emma, were Philadelphia visitors one day
last week.
Miss Christopher, Of Baltimore, was a
visitor at the home Of Miss NJ. Rose part
Of last week.
The remains Of Percy T., infant son of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Percy Wallace, we're inter-
ed at Drawers Cemetery Saturday after
noon last.
Mr.. Fred Austin, of Port Penn, and
Miss Goldie VosheI, Of MiddIetown, we're
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Heller
on Sunday.
On Friday evening last, after the prayer
service at Drawers Presbyterian Church,
a reception was given in honor OF their
pastor, Rev. McLaurie.
Mr.. G. E. Rose, wife and family, of
Port Penn, Mr.. Harry Rose and two
children, of Delaware City, visited their
sister, Miss Mollie Rose on Sunday.
An Annual Meeting and Ell 'ction OF
officers Of the Methodist Brotherhood,
Chapter SO, was held at the church in the
Brotherhood room, on Thursday evening
Ioef
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WARWICK

Prof. Guy johnson spent Sunday near
Wilmington.
". J B. Lofsnd was an over Sunday
visitor in town.
Miss Ethel Vineyard spent Saturday
and Sunday in town,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Duryea are New
York visitors this week:
Miss Myrtle stradley visited her mother,
in CeciIton over Sunday.
Mrs. A. r. Merritt entertained Mrs.
7. s. Cain aud daughter on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson visited
Mr. E. Q. Spear and family on Sunday.
DR.. Galen R. Wright has returned from
visit with friends in Washington, D. c.
Miss Mamie Merritt has returned from
Elkton, after spending two weeks with
relatives there.
Mre: Josephine Wilson and Mr.. A. B.
Price were guests of R. D. Aiken and
family on Tuesday.
Preaching Sunday morning at Warwick
NJ. P. Church by the pastor, followed by
Holy Communion.
Miss Amy R. Piser, OF Washington, D.
G., spending sometime with her mother,
Mrs. ArabelIe Piser, near town.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
NTDDEETOwE, DEL. MARCH II, lsll
THE dupont BOULEVARD

The offer of General Il. Cole
man dupont to build a wide boule-
yard road through the entire
state seems to be a very praise.
worthy exhibition of liberal
minded, public spirited benefi-
cence, quite dissociated from any
purpose of sordid gains which SO
often marks the large capitalistic
ventures of millionaires. If, as
some of his carping critics in.
sinuate, he be indeed meanly
seeking to exploit the public for
his own selfish ends, it is at pres
ent nowhere visible. We rather
choose to believe that General
dupont is speaking sincerely
when he says ;
Il do not want TO profit by the
franchises for public utilities in con-
nection with my offer to build
boulevard the entire length Of Della
ware. Ny only reason for making
the proposition to Governor Penne-
will is to benefit the State and de-
velop her resources.
we rather choose to believe him
actuated by just the motives
he gives as prompting the hand,
some enterprise.
Of course until the project be
fully explained by its author and
its purposes, scope and pos
sible operations be more clearly
defined, it will be impossible to
discuss the offer with exactness
or to pass any certain final judg-
ment upon it. So THE TRAN
SCRIPT before giving its views al
length will await the fuller ex.
plantations of this large scheme,
with its many important and far
reaching possibilities, which its
propounder promised to give be-
fore the Legislature on Friday.
It would certainly be a noble,
an exalted ambition to couple the
DUPONT name, already honorabIy
linked both in martial and in
commercial achievement with the
States and Nations history, with
so notable piece of public enter
prise as this superb Delaware
Appian Way. To be the author
of so great and so lasting q public
benefit, would indeed be an en-
during monument to its founder
One that would go far TO make
Delawareans forget some recent
and infinitely less creditable uses
of the dupont wealth that have
alas ! conferred neither distinc
ton upon it nor yet honor upon
the State.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
MUTUAL LOAN ASSOCIATION
NOTICE!

I, ]. HARRY MASSEY, owner and
tenant OF the house known as the Cant.
well Honse, situated at Odessa, in School
District No. 81, county Of New Castle and
State of Delaware, III compliance with the
requirements of the acts of the General
Assembly, in such cases made aud provid-
cd, do hereby give notice that shall apply
in writing to the Court OF General Sessions.
in and for New Castle Cannty ,onM Monday.
The day ofMay. "a D., 1911, being the next
term of said court, for license OF said
house as an inn or tavern foFtlle saie there-
in Of Intoxicating liquors IN quantities
lees than one quart 20 be drunk on the
premises, and the following respectable
citizens Of said School District, at least six
of whom are substantial freaholdsrs OF
said School District, recommend the said
application. viz:
Henry Heller, John F Morris,
George Hahn, John Heller.
Levi "A. Piummer, VIM r. Phillips.
Thos. p. Wallace, David Thornton,
r. J. Pennington. John M. Gremminger,
Werley 7. Dnhhdawav, VIM. E Tucker.
WIN. w .Gremminger Jacob Muehlberger.
CElas KFonemeief
J. HARRY MASSEY.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11

tion or Defence. O., If not true.
Taft knows Richard is too sanity
for this common, sinful world OF
ours-Richard also knew it-and
yet he did not dare Collier to the
proof! MirabIe dictu So easy
to make SO fat a pile. "Why
doth the Jew pause ?" Can it be
that the naughty Collier, like an.
other Paris has sent it's deadly
shaft to find a vulnerable Achilles
heel? Perish the base thought
it is modesty orpity or both, that
stays the mighty hano Of this
latest son of Thetis from shifting
down the insulting Collier
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
Resolutions

10 The Honorable Court Of General Session
Whereas, the Divine Father in His all
wise Providence has removed from our
midst the Hon. Charles B LIRE, who
so ably served the State az Attorney Gen
eral, as Member Of Congress, and a:
Chief Justice, sacrificing personal interes,
for the public service.
Whereas, The Grand Jury desire "a
show is high appreciasion Of the great
ability, the kindly courtesy, and the IN.
firing zeal Of our departed Chirf Justice.
Therefore. be ii:
Resolved: That we offer 10 tie family
Of the departed our deep sympathy for
their Rreal loss.
That az citizens oi tie Stais of DtIa.
ware We herewith express 0ar great ad-
miration for his excellent character, his
high legal attachments, ana lis unswsrv-
ing attention 70 duty. His nams Il added
70 the roll of orr slssss's iIlustrous dead.
s. FRAnK EwARr. Foreman,
HuRAcF Z DlLWoRTH Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
EXIT BALLYI NO FLOWERS

So Richard Achilles BalIingel
has left us-ignobly resigned
under Democratic assurances OF
impeachment Well, his admir-
ing patron, Mr.. Taft, will not
lose much cabinet back bone to
serve in the stirring, warlike
contingencies that are pending.
for Bally hasn't any spinal col
umn to spare-not enough for
home consumption, in fact.
How sable in hue and odorous
in smell must have been the coat.
ing that tarred Taft's martyr
Secretary, when XXX Trust
stand pat whitewash could not
hope to hide the one or allay the
other. Buckets, brushes, plenty,
Stand.pat senators many, headed
By our iocund president, willing,
oh so willing, to plaster on plen.
,tifully The Hhited sepulchre stuff
-and yet forth into obscurity
goes the great Secretary wearing
still his coat of Morgan Guggen-
helm tar, while the president,
for nnee losing ihe famous
''smile that wont come of, !" sings
in angry, raucous tones Achilles
sWansong.
But let us be just. Richard
Achilles is modest, if not brave
very modest and perhaps even
more merciful still.
A wicked newspaper called
Golfers Weekly, has for many
months been cruelty libelling this
pure Cato, whose stout champion
ship Of the Morgan. .Guggenheim-
Alaska grab has won the presi-
dant's ardent affections; and
though Golfers is suable for a
couple Of millions or so and Bally
could get = fat slice Of its pelf
for the mere asking, be viii not
lift 8 finger Among 100 other
like atrocities, this libellous Col.
tier pilloried the Secretary by
printing, in flaming, scare-head
letters an inch high, clean across
bis papers page, the awful
legend "Richard Achilles Hal.
iinger. SINISTER and what IS
worse still proved the legend
true.
Now Richard Achilles could not
have done bigger of better busi
ness than Just 70 have ewaIked up
and helped himself literally At
this Overlooking OoEIterexchequer.
He is q lawyer and knew that the /
above IVES libel past any ques
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
EXECUTORS SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE /!
On MARCH 18th. 1911

At2 O'Clock P. NJ.
AT the MiddIetown Hotel, Middletown,
Delaware, the following described Real
Estate, late Of George F. Brady, deceased,
to wit:
All that certain lot or parcel OF land
situate on the north side of Lake Street,
in MiddIetown, New Caslle County and
State Of Delaware, having front on said
Lake Street Of fifty-three feet and extend
ing northward between parallel lines one
hundred feet: Bounded on the east by
land Of Dsles Chapel Methodist Episcopal
Church, on the north by land of VIM.
BriDckley and on the west by land late Of
Mary A. Jones, with a double frame
dwelling situated thereon.
Ten per cent. cash on day of sale. Bal
ance when deed is delivered which must
be within 80 days. Cost of conveyance to
be paid by purchaser.
FREDERICK BRADY, Executor
Of G. F. Brady Estate.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
cHEAPEAKE CITY


Miss Mamie Neal, Of Brooklyn, is visit
ing her parents.
Rev. Houston, Of Princeton, filled the
Presbyterian pulpit on Sunday,
Mrs. Frank Howard entertained a few
friends at cards on Saturday last.
Miss Bertha Lynch. OF Warwick. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Pensel.
$Ss was realized at the entertainment
given BY the High School on the 4th inst
Mrs. Ida Bouchelleis visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. l. G: Ellison, at Kirkwood this
week.
Miss Nan Harris Wright, of Whining
ton, spent Saturday and Sunday with her
mother here.
Mr.. F. Bennett johnson, of Philadel-
phia, was an over Sunday visitor with his
mother, Mrs. Maria johnson.
Mrs. E. A. Beauchamp has returned,
after a six weeks visit with Maryland
and Virginia relatives and friends.
On account OF illness, Miss Helen
Windel, our commercial teacher, is max.
ing an indefinite stay with her parents, al
West Grove, Pa.
Mr.. Joseph NJ. DeCoursey has returned
to his home in Philadelphia, after q
several months stay with bis mother,
Mrs. A. J. DeCoursey, near town.
Mrs. Edgar G. Ellison entertained q
few of her friends at cards on Friday,
March Sd. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph H. Reese, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Ellison, Misses Lii Woolford, Ethel
and Georgia Ellison, DR.. Clifton G. Laws,
Meseers. H. H. Howard, E. E. Paxson
and G. L Ellison, Jr.
A humorous play called "a Kentucky
Bell" will pc given in the Church Hall on
the evening of March 18th.
The characters will be taken by the
boys and girls of the High School and
the proceeds are for the piano fund. While
the plays that have been given have been
we'll selected and well rendered, "A Ken
lucky Belle" is more elaborate, and pro.
mises to be the best of the series thus far.
The inevitable Kentucky Negro ia one OF
the amusing features of the play. The
fourth and last of this series Of entertain
ments for the benefit Of the piano fnDd
will be given the second week in April
by local talent consisting of five men and
four young women.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
TOWNSEND


Miss Eshelwyn Maloney was in Phila'
delphia last Wednesday.
Mrs. |. Niles ia spending few days o.
this week in PhiIadeIphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Daniels spent
Wednesday with friends in Smyrna.
Rev. F. G. Mcsorley visited friends al
Critfield, Md, two days Of Lass week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A Hart visited Mr.,
wi liam Naylor and wife on Sunday.
Miss Lillian Hart visited Miss LenorG
Dayis, of Middletown, over Sunday.
Mrs. H. Warren, 81 Delaware City, wal
entertained at Mrs. w. A. Scott's on Mon
day.
Mr.. W. Fenimore and vile, OF Philadel
phia, are the guests Of their parents here
Misses Meta McSorley. Lulu and Katie
Ratledge attended the Local institute al
Wilmington on Saturday.
Mr.. Kemp Donovan, of Wilmington
was the guest of his parents, M. B. Dono
van and wife on Sunday.
TEomas Wells returned home on Wed
nesday, after a very pleasant visit Will
relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Maggie Lee and Mrs. James A.
Lee we're the guests Of John orris and N
family on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. VanDyke spent Sun
day with their con, Ralph VanDyke and
wife, of MIDI etown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Watts and son
visited her parents, Mr.. L. B. Shockley
and family on Sunday.
Mr.. Leory Lockermsn. of Delmar, and
Oscar Lockerman, Of Wilmington, spent
Monday with their parents here.
Mr.. Earl M. shockley, Yoeman of the
United States Navy who has been spend
ing the past ten days with his parents
here, has returned to the battleship, Dixie,
The Sewing Circle was entertained al
the home of Mrs. James A. Lee on Mon.
dav evening. A very pleasant time was
had bv sll. They have decided to meet
next Monday evening at Mrs. George
Daniels.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11

Make our store your headquar-
ters when in Wilmington.
We pay express charges on
purchases of a reasouableamount.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11

THE only fault one can find
with the resignation of Senator
Bailey, of Texas. is the fact that
he didn't do the public that favor
long ago
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11

The TRANRcRIPT Chinese
Starvation Fund has had liberal
contributions from St. Annes,
Forest, and the Trinity A. M. q.
Churches, and hopes 70 close the
Fund next week with contribu.
tions from every denomination.
Middletown transcript., 1911-03-11
Gave CoIored Knights Supper

A Supper was given Unity Lodge, No.
2 K. of p, Thursday evening by num-
Der of ladies.
The Menu consisted of Fried Oysters.
Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, Jelly, Pick
les, Maryland Biscuit, Ice Cream, Cake,
Fruit and Black Coffee. Covers were
were laid for sixty-ive persons, and
plsasant time was spent.
The supper was rendered in honor Of
the Rev. j. U. King, the able and learned
pastor Of the Dales' M. E. Church, whose
pastorate has been very successful one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

wrong side at the next station"
He was badly hurt-died later, DID
he notT'
Eyes, sir"
was he q. friend Of yoursr'
mo, SIR"
Ever see him beforeT"
mo, sir"
But he confessed that he was your
partner In roobing the bank-whyr
Likely because 1 threw him from
the train"
How did you come by the money
identified as having been stolen from
the bankT
Valentine paused a moment before
his reply.
81 won It OF him playing whist on
the train just before the row."
rs Valentine your Manner
mo. sir"
Then how did he know you as Val
entineY'
He asked my name while we were
playing cards. and as / thought it
none Of his business 1 told him Val
ent!ne."
what is your businessE
81 was originally an expert ae-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30
Avoid Harsh Drugs
Many Cathartics Tend to Cause
Injury to the Bowels.

If you are subject TO constipation
you should avoid strong drugs and
cathartics. They only give temporary
relief and their reaction is harmful
and sometimes more annoying than
constipation. They in no way effect a
cure and their tendency is to weaken
the already weak organs with which
they come in contact.
We honestly believe that we have
the best constipation treatment ever
devised. Our faith in it is so strong
that we sell it on the positive guaran-
tee that it shall not cost the user a
cent if it does not give entire satisfac-
ton and completely remedy constipa-
ton. This preparation is called Rexall
Orderlies. These are prompt, soothing
and most effective in action. They are
made of a recent chemical discovery.
Their principal ingredient is odorIess,
tasteless and colOrless. Combined
with other we'll known ingredients
long established for their usefulness in
the treatment Of constipation, it forms
a tablet which is eaten just like candy.
They may be taken al any time. either
day or night. without fear of their
causing any inconvenience whatever.
They do not grippe, purge nor cause
nausea They act without causing
any pain or excessive IOoseness OF the
bowels. They are ideal for children,
weak, delicate persons and aged peo-
pie as well as for the most hearty per
son.
They come in two size packages, II
tablets 10 cents, 50 tablets p cents
Remember you can obtain them only
at our store,-The Rexall store. The
T. H. Thomas Drug company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

governor of the state. And he might
intercede for him; he might ask the
governor for a pardon. AT the same
time Valentine was not insensible of
the important part the girl at the state
officials side had played in bringing
about his change of fortune. She had
called her uncles attention to him aud
had evidenced keen interest in him.
He would never forget that
She stood now at the lieutenant gov
ernor's side. uncertain as to exactly
what attitude she should maintain to-
ward the young man in prison stripes
who stood before her uncle and to
whom she owed a lifelong debt of graf
itude.
1t was most embarrassing indeed,
she concluded. She wondered what
rule of etiquette applied in the case
of a girl OF eighteen who desired to
enter into conversation with a con
victed safe breaker. The flush In her
cheeks mounted to her forehead. and
into her soft brown eyes came the
dancing. changing LIGHTS that -A-e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

| 1860, and was the son of Gotthart Noel
Ter of Walcott, who died a number o.
years ago. He was born and reared II
/ Cleona township, and for many years
on the home farm near .Walcott, latel
removing to the vicinity of Stockton
where he lived on a farm. For the last
/ two years he had been residing a
! Wocthington, MINI. He was married
to Miss Theresa Stoltenbers, daugh
ter, OF Hans Stoltenberg of Davenport
and his wife and five sons and two
daughters survive him. The children
are Gustav of Harris, Iowa, Walter. Ar
mold, Louis, Victor, Sadie, and Elsie,
all Of WOrthington.
Cannon Case Dropped.-The case
against NJ. ". Cannon, which has been
pending in the district court of Clinton
county since il was taken there on a
change of venue from Scott county has
been passed so far as this term of the
court is concerned, according to a
statement which was made by County
Attorney William Cakes. The case has
been considered by the attorney from
he has written TO County Attorney
VOllmer asking him what he consider
ed would be the right thing to do. as
he s1id almost the entire bar of Gin
ton county We're after him TO dismiss
the case against Cannon. In the reply
when Attorney Vollmer made to the
letter he stated that he would most
certainly protest against the decision
To dismiss the case and in view of this
protest the county attorney of Clinton
county decided that he would simply
pass the case for this term. This &C
tion vas taken and as the jury has
been dismissed in that county for the
term there is no hope that the case
will he tried now. The effect of the
passing of the case it is claimed by
some of the attorneys Will be to allow
the defendant to move at the next
term Of the court that the case he dis
missed as he has not been prosecuted
at the term which preceded il and that
the state had no reason TO pass the
case as he was ready for trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-30

countant; then became an expert
with the Globe Safe company"
Tell me. did you give this evidence
at the trial?''
mo. sir
''why not2"
''The man who confessed had died.
IL I had told this story they would