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Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
GALLANT ROBERT KIRKWOOD
Sketch of a Delaware ReVolu-
fionary Hero


Robert KirkWood was born in New
Castle County, Delaware and was engaged
in the peaceful occupation Of farming un-
ill 1776 when hostilities began between
Great Britain and the colonies. The pat
riotic courage of Kirkwood did not waver
as to its proper course. He enlisted in
the Continental army and was made
lieutenant in the Delaware regiment com'
manded by Colonel Hazlet, and remained
in the army during the entire Revolution
ary War.
He was with Washington at Long 1s-
land, and with him in bis retreat through
the Jerseys, and was at the side OF the
lamented Hazlet when he fell in glory at
Princeton.
IN t76S66 t76S66 tie RelaRaEe Line under the
command of Lieutenant Colonel Vaughan
was assigned to the army of General Gates
in bis Southern campaign. At the dis
astrous battle Of Camden, the fortune OF
Gates being reversed, the Continental
Army was totally defeated. The COM
manding officers and the greater part OF
the Delaware regiment being made
prisoners by the enemy, only two COM
panies remained under the command OF
Captain Kirkwood. This gallant rem
nant of the Delaware Line was attached
ss light infantry to Lees celebrated leg.
ion and distinguished itself with glory in
the southern campaign. At Compens,
where the enemy under the notorious
Colonel Tarleton were cut to pieces, Cap
tain Kirkwood was in the thickest of the
fray and the br avest Of the brave.
When charge was ordered, Captain
Kirkwood advancing ten PAGES in front,
bade his men follow him against the
enemy. His example Of bravery in this
battle inspired the whole legion with
courage.
After the Revolutionary War had end
ed, he left his native State and settled in
Ohio, near the Virginia line, on lands he
had purchased. Soon his country's dan
gers summoned this veteran soldier to the
field, and he obeyed her call. The Indians
were threatening the entire West. An
army was placed in the field under Gener'
al ST. Clair, to repel them, and Kirkwood
resumed his sword again. On November
A, 1892, be fell in battle and was murder.
cd by the Indians, fighting with his &C.
customed heroism at the head Of his de.
tatchment. So perished by the hands of
the merciless savage the most valiant hero
of Delaware, who had faced death and
danger in every form in battles for his
counGry's liberty. His example will live
to stir posterisy to patriotism and valor.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
Swat the FIy

Fly season is at hand. What are the
housewives going to do about it2 Do they
intend to allow these hot weather pests
and breeders of disease to multiply from
. few flies into million eggs into tens Of
million more flies? If not an early cam
paign lie in order. Aside from its germ
carrying prOpensities the fly is filthy and
dirty. Its principal breeding place is in
stable refuse, in garbage pals and in filth
Of any kind. Flies are born in fiIth, they
breed In filth, they carry flth. Therefore,
eli sogesher-swat the fy.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
Burned BRIDGE Held Up Train

EAsToN, Nd, May 12.-The bridge on
the Delaware and Chesapeake branch Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad which crosses
Moore's branch, on the north side OF Cor
dova, between Easton and Clayton,
was burned early this morning. Passen-
gers from Easton for Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and other points north, who left on
che morning train for those cities, had TO
leave the train, cross the branch on foot
and take q special train which had been
sent from Clayton.
The train from Easton remains on this
side Of the branch TO connect with the
down trains, when they came at noon and
this evening. It is not known how this
fire originated.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
Electric Bulbs Cut A Third

As the first direct result of the Govern-
ment's antitrust suit against tbe so called
..Electric Light Trust, /" the Department
Of Justice has received limitations that
the prices Of all electric light bulbs viii
be reduced 50 1,s per cent. al over tbe
United States
By such cut in present prices, those
who buy the electric lamps will save
more than S6.OOO,OOO a year. The de.
partment continues toreceiVe word that
the various pools in the so-called trust
are breaking up in anticipation of the
suits which have been prepared.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Women passengers on the Wilson Line
steamer City of Philadelphia tainted late
Sunday night as the boat was on lite last
trip to Philadelphia from Wilmington,
when they saw a small launch with three
men in it drift across the bow of the
steamer. The launch was the Sunset, and
the passengers on the steamer said they
believed the occupants were not capable
of operating or guiding the craft. s. o..
Griffith, in the launch Lulu g., which
was near the scene, sounded his whistle,
and the captain Of the steamer bad the
engines stopped, then reversed, in time TO
avoid striking the boat.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

The experiment of setting 100 pheasant
eggs, from birds OF brilliant plumsge
selected from all over the world, will be
tried by George W. Baker Of Dover. MIR.
Baker has collected from his pheasantries
over 100 eggs of this Spring lay, and be.
lieves that an incubator and brooder at
Wyoming with the operation Of which
he is greatly pleased will hatch and rear
the costly birds.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

John Jacobs, miller at the Tub mill,
about two miles north of Milforh, on
Thursday afternoon caught one of the
largest swapping turtles ever seen in this
section. 1t measured "a inches from
bead to end of tail and 2l inches ct the
widest place across the back. There bad
been cut on the back Of the shell three
letters, ''s. I. j." 1876. This turtle had
always made his homein this lake and
had been seen at times lying along the
banks taking sun baths. Il happened
to be well up on the land when IL was
seen by Mr.. Jacobs. Il weighed III
pounds.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Seriously burned about the body while
burning rubbish in the back yard of her
home, near Gray's Branch, Mrs. Linda
Hill is not expected to live. When her
dress caught fire, the frightened woman
ran to q nearby ditch Of water and pluDg.
ed in head first, but not before her back
was burned to q crisp from head to feet.
The unfortunate woman was so overcome
with her burns and the fright that she
lay by the side of the ditch for some time
before her husband found her.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

As result of the warning given recent.
Iy when the town had a narrow escape
from being destroyed by fire, a Ere engine
has been bought and a volunteer fire
company formed. Almost every quarter
of the town is 80 close either to Back
Creek or the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal that with 1900 to 1000 feet of hose
fire can be fought easily.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Eastern Shore Democrats are much
interested in the announcement of former
Governor Frank Brown, of Baltimore,
that be will be candidate in the Guberna-
toriaI primaries this summer for nomi-
nation by the State convention, from the
fact that they have a candidate of their
own, the popular Congressman, ]. Henry
Coyington.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

His inability to handle sailing boat
on the Delaware River and in q stiff
breeze came near resulting serious for
Benjamin S. Wiley, of Wilmington. He
started out in small skiff and had just
passed the mouth Of the Christiana River
when bis craft was overturned and be
was thrown into the water. He managed
to catch the bottom of the overturned
boat and cling to it Two hours later the
launch Nellie, with Captain Oscar O..
Gonert and party of friends on boai d.,
were proceeding down the river, when
they beard faint cries for help and dis.
covered Wiley.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
IN IUWNbEND, DEL,
: EVERY SATURDAY,
During MAY, 1911,
From I tn K O'clncly d M


An abatement Of per centum will be
allowed on all taxes paid during the
month of August.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
BY sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 2I, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day Of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxee paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the frst day of January FIVE
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WILLIAM G. MONEY,
| coIIeetaF faxes for kppoUufnluink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Three thousand bushels of English
peas have been planted this spring by
the farmers for the two Seaford canneries.
The packing season lasts only nine days
and in that time 100, 900 cases or d, ,0OO,-
600 cans are put up. No other section Of
the world equals this record in so short
season.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMTNK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoouini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1910
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

An engagement ring, lost years ago by
Mrs. Walter Terry, then Miss Nellie
Ryan, was found by James Cunningham
while digging a gsrien at DR.. T. B.
Moore's residence, where che resided at
the time the ring was lost. The ring was
in perfect condition.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
NEWS OF THE PENINSULA

So much fault has been found with the
poor quality of the postal cards that Uncle
Sam has been supplying the people for
the last two years that Postmaster.G General
Hitchcock has given orders for new is.
sue of cards as soon as. they can be got
out. They will be cream color, printed
in red, and of better quality than the
present cards.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Shots fred by officers at the Aeeting
form of William Rice scared the mules
Rice bad abandoned in field of the Will
liam Reynolds farm, and then made .
streak for the barn, demolishiDg ploW
and iniuring themselves. Rice escaped.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Daring lighwaymen who have been
operating in Delaware for several weeks
visited BridgeViIIe Friday night and held
up and robbed Archie Beebe as he was
returning from a call upon friends. The
authorities on the case.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

To be thrown from a demolished
vehicle, down a steep embankment into
ten feet of water by q runaway horse,
was the thrilling experience of Harry
Brown of Bridgeville. The spirited
animal which Brown was driving beCam5
frightened at a passing automobile and
dashed wildly down the county road. In
making the turn at Hearn's milldam, the
carriage struck a tree and was torn TO
pieces, while Brown went into the mill
pond. The horse was badly cut and
bruised and the fact that the driver es.
capped without injury is considered moth
ing short of miracle.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Of
St. Georges Hundred

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1910 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at
A. G. cox's OFFICE, MIDDLEToWN
SATURDAY, MAY 9th, 1911,
From l to P. n.
MAssEY's HOTEL, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, MAY oath, 1911
From to P. NJ.
AT r. 8. CARPENTERS IN PORT PENN, STORE,
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3Ith, 1911
From to 8 P. M.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
Nkw CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 21, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMNDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day Of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
JOHN e. DENNY,
Collector of Taxes for st. Georges Hun
dred.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

The Gentlemen's Driving Association
of Wilmington, has decided to inaugurats
the weekly summer matinee races at
Horse Show Park next Saturday after
noon.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Wilmington Water Commissioners
have agreed to allow the departments
yaEd aleng RrandyRins Creek to be con.
verted into q public park and play.
grounds.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Milton Council has commissioned
George E. A. Farley, Of Baltimore, to
make plans for a water system of aFtesian
wells and stand pipe, as q result of the
recent fire.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

Delawars's new Live Stock Sanitary
Board at Dover, adopted stringent rules
relative to importing cattle, also as to the
treating infected cattle.
Middletown transcript., 1911-05-20

celleetsr q TaEes lor AppequLnImlnk Hundrsa
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02

the Lorimer and Stephenson investiga-
tions, and action by the senate. OF
the Stephenson case is said:
"The situation is not radically differ
ent in the case Of Senator Stephenson.
The specious argument is offered from
Madison that the Wisconsin laws are
defective and that. technically speak
ing Senator Stephenson cannot be
convicted of violation Of the corrupt
practices act of this state. That may
be true, but public conscience refuses
to recognize the law of technicalities.
1t has been demonstrated beyond ques-
ton that Senator Stephenson spent
some Sl07 600 TO secure his election.
No record of the expenditures has been
kept. The men who handled the money
have displayed wonderful forgetfulness.
They cannot remember what disposition
was made OF the immense slush fund
contributed by the senator who careful
to the point Of penuriousness in bust
ness affairs by which he amassed his
millions, brazenly testihes that he
asked no questions about the destina-
tion Of the thousands he handed out
with prodigal liberality to all corners
who expressed desire to handle his
money and contribute to his political
success.
cit should be remembered that Sen
ators Stephenson and Lorimer are not
alone on trial The United States SEN
ate is on trial and it is not bound by
the rules of evidence laid down for the
guidance and direction Of criminal
courts, The senate is the sole Judge of
the qualifications of its own members.
In reaching conclusion on that point,
it is hampered by no laws or regula-
tions, written or unwritten, 1t neces-
sarily must take cognizance of facts
and conditions that would be ruled out
by a court in the mere trial of Grim
inal case. 1t must decide for itself,
making its own rules, forming its own
judgment and reaching its own deci-
sions. In such cases senatorial court
esy must be subordinated to senatorial
consc' nee, and the decisions finally
reached will be subject to no appeal ex-
cept to the court of public opinion
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
State Remit. Nearly II 100000.

Instead of an increased tax levy of
$906, 900 for 1911, there will be net
reduction of S34, 235, as compared with
last year
Through the action Of Gov. F. E. Nc
Govern on Monday, a grand total of
$940, 235 will be RENTED and there will
still be left surplus Of 81, 558, SOB % in
the general fund Of the state, as
against a surplus Of 81, 267, 399. 95 on
the same date in 1910 and $847, 47O.7
in 1909.
The action permitting this remission
of nearly million dollars, was taken
by the governor under section 1896 Of
the statutes
Gov. McGovern called meeting of
the state officers empowered to make
this reduction and suggested that the
remission be made He pointed out
that it might be made and still leave a
surplus in the general fund of almost
$500, 900 more than the 1910 surplus and
500, 900 more than the 1909 surplus.
The remission was at once agreed to
and the proper certificate was made
and forwarded to county clerks of Wis
consin. This certificate, together with
the apportionment Of the state levy be-
fore sent out from the office of the
secretary Of state, will be presented to
the county boards at their annual meet
ings this month,
The facts which led the governor to
take this action, which saves the tax
payers Of the state nearly 81, 600, 600,
was as follows
The special appropriations for 1911
over and above those Of last year were:
University, $500, 600; normal schools,
$50, 900; highways, $3.50, 600; free high
schools, $25 900: common schools, SCI, r.
600; total, 1905, 900.
The remission in 1911 is: Appropria-
tions for new capital, $3.50, 600; appro-
for normal schools, $3.50, 235; total,
S9lO, 235; less the total increase appro-
priation, 5000 900, leaving the net re-
duction in the state tax levy $34, 235.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
Cop grafton Legislation in Wisconsin.

Speaking of the general benefits de-
rived from corporation legislation in
Wisconsin Ex-President Roosevelt said
in an article written for the Outlook
shortly after his last visit to this state;
"A big railway official, before | en-
tered the state, had casually mentioned
to ms that if he had a just cause there
was no tribunal in the country before
which he had rather present his case
than the Wisconsin Railway Commits
sion; and not only did / find that TINS
was the opinion of those best compe-
tent to express an opinion, but | found
it expressed the general belief Of men
of property who wish nothing but JUS
tice and who are not interested in some
form of special privilege. "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
OLD NEW ENGLAND WAYS.
curfew Still Rings, and District Schools
Still Flourish.

Everywhere, even IN the midst OF
the most hourshing ana progressive
cities and towns, there are examples
~ the work and evidences of the lives
of the tatherS-old houses. rows Of
stately elm trees ola business build
lngS with their queer gable ends to
the street while ever and anon there
are still 10 be encountered men who
adhere 10 the dress and fashion of life
current two or three generations ago
There are everywhere reminders Of
the glory that was There are many
households chat are conducted almost
MS IA the rolonial times supper ls
yct Tho evening meat throughout rural
New England and in goodly proper
ton of the city humes as we'll. and IL
Us not only supper 10 uame. but the
same foods are served ia the same
manner
What are called primitive customs
survive rhc curfew rings FROM many
church stprplcS. though leuieucy is
nract'ced with respect TO the ordering
oi lights out 40 the same time The
district school eyistS everywhere in
The more remote aud smaller sections.
The town academy has not wholly sur.
rendered 10 the modern high school
\ majority OF the farms are still work
ed as great.grandfather worked his.
though this is cited solely as pic.
toriol element OF charm. not as an In.
dustrial fact 10 hauut
The New England style of architec-
ture gives way 20 more modern con.
ccptions with stubborn slowness. Most
Of the country churches are redolent
with suggestion OF the storied past
and the echoes from the pulpits often
serve 70 strengthen the illusion The
old fashioned gentleman ana lady are
present nc every church service aud M
every village function We cling 10
the memories and the habits of the 4
past and by So doing we exasperate
the more progressive among our
younger people Boston Chamber OF !
Commerce Publication
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
FOR SALE

Two-story, 10-room frame dwelling
on North street, owned by Mr.. David
Brown, Sr. Can be arranged for two
tenants. Has good cistern and fair
sized lot.
A dwelling, almost new, in north part
Of city, convenient to St. Mary s church.
The six-room, / 3 story cottge of Miss
Rose Phillips, conveniently situated to
st. Mary's church. Part of money can
remain on property.
A new house with all modern i'm
provements, in central location.
Two houses One frame, rooms with
closets and good cellar. One brick. G
rooms, cellar, cistern and we'll. Just
west of Z. M. church. viii sell together
or separate at reasonable price.
A large 2-story frame dwelling on
north side of city Has ten rooms ar
ranged for two tenants. Will be sold
on good terms.
A two story and basement house on
south side.
A five room cottage on south side
Parties wanting to buy, sell or rent city OF
surrounding country property please call on
]. B. REYNOLDS.
Opposite City Hall Upstairs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-11-02
BITTER ROOT VALLEY
M ONT A N
The Land of pefect Fruit. One OF
the Richest and Most Beautiful
Valleys in The World.

Valleys in the World.
The valley is center of culture and
refinement. There is an abundance Of
pure water; absence of destructive in
sect pests; result in apples without
worms, apples that can DO eaten in
the dark
There are no sudden extremes of
temperature. There are no killing
frosts on the orchard lands.
There are no dust storms to threaten
health and cause discomfort.
There are no crop failures. Some of
the most conservative citizens of Min
eral Point have purchased fruit land
in this most favored valley. One hun
dred twenty (120) acres, most of it
planted to the best varieties of com
mercial apples, cherries, and other
fruits being developed under the
management of George e. Richards.
who moved to the valley last March.
In hive to six years from now this land
will be worth $1,000 per acre of any
body's money, and will return yearly
net income Of from $500 to $500 Der
acre A majority of purchasers of this
land intend making their homes on it;
so that i'll the not far distant future
there will be in the Bitter Root Valley
a colony of Mineral Point people.
} a. Steinhart an expert fruit buyer
OF New York, went through the valley
in September and purchased apples at
every orchard he visited. This is what
he says.
have seen the finest apples have
ever seen in my life. Your Wealthies
and Mclntoshes are without question
the best in the world. [ handled a car
load OF Bitter Root cherries last month,
and they are the finest cherries that
ever came TO New York"
THE BITTER ROOT VALLEY
IRRIGATION co. have paid for its
land and irrigation system, and is now
able to make easy terms for the pur-
pose Of fiaancing its customers when
desired
Ten (1O) acres Of this highest grade
fruit land fully developed should re-
tnrn net profit of from 81 600 to s., 900
yearly,
For the new, easy terms and other
particulars apply to VIM. CROFT,
Mineral Point, Wis. Agent for the
Bitter Root Valley Irrigation Co.