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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1914-10-24
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Red Lion Hundred

The taxable residents of Red Lion
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1914 are
now due, and the undersigned Tax Col
lector for said Hundred, viii be at
J. C. Stuckert's Office, in St. Georges
OCTOBER u, 26
NOVEMBER Is, 80; DEC. Ia, %
From 8 A. N. to II M.
Pennsylvania R. r, Station, Kirkwood
OCTOBER 81
NOVEMBER II, 2G; DEC. II, 81
From A. M. to II M.
Parlor of Robinson House, Della. City
OCTOBER II, 81
NOVEMBER IA, %; DEC. II, 26
From 8 A. NJ. to II M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application 70 the Collector,
or by sending written communication
enclosing stamps.
Extract from the Laws of Delaware,
governing the Collection of Taxes of
New Castle County, Section 8, Chapter
80, Volume q, Laws Of Delaware, as
Amended:
Sec, 3.-Thst on 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
December 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 there shall be added one per
centum per month until the same shall
be paid.
j. c. STUCKERT
Collector Of Taxes for Red Lion Hundred
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Mrs. Rebecca Frost

Mrs. Rebeeea Frost. one of Angus
ta's Oldest ladies, passed away Thurs
Gay evening at the home Of her daugh-
ter Mrs. Joseph Larrabee, "a Grove
street, at the ripe old age of 81 years.
Two sons Thomas N of Saco and
James B. Frost of Augusta, and one
daughter, Mrs. Larrabeee, with whom
she had made her home since 1875,
survive. Funeral services will be held
at 2 O'Clock Sunday afternoon at tina
Green street Methodist church, of
which the deceased was a member
Mrs. Frost was a native of Wayne.
the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Seth
Hammond. and lived in that town un-
TIL she was Is years of age, when she
married John Frost and moved to
Winthrop and subsequently to Hart
land. Later she came to Augusta,
where she had since made her home.
Although in her youth she attended the
Free Baptist church she later became
Methodist
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BOWDOINHAM

Mrs. Albert Seigars and sister, Miss
Elizabeth Sparks of Portland have
been guests this week of their aunt
Mrs Elinor Sparks. Lewiston.
Miss Florence Brewster of Warren
and Miss George White of Haverhill,
Mass, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. H. White
Miss Mildred Seigars is the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Sci
gars.
Mrs. Annie White entertained recen-
ly at dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher
White. Mrs. Bert Ames and two chill
dren of Everett, Mass, Mrs Mabel
Hartford and daughter. Doris, and son,
Fletcher, of Bath.
Jesse Tarr of Litchf1eld was a week
end guest at the home of ]. II. King.
Merrymeeting Grange will open Fri
day evening after recess of a month.
II will be Children's night. A pleas
ing program will be furnished by the
children. Ice cream and cake will be
served. A lawn party will be held
Thursday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. P. A. Canon.
Mrs. j. Pearl Card is spending a few
weeks in Portland.
Mrs. Rachel Wilson of Richmond
has been the guest of her niece. Mrs.
Ella Seigars.
Rev. j. A. Wiggin of Richmond will
preach at 10 A. NJ Sunday at the
East Bowdoin church.
Mrs. Mary Jane Sadler of Brunswick
las been the guest of her cousin. Miss
Hattie Knight
MISS OllVe Lamoreau visited recent
~ her friend Miss Gretchen Hulse and
her aunt, Mrs. Clifford Heenie,
w. s. Doe returned Sunday to his
home in Worcester, Mass, after a
two-weeks visit with his brother. W
j. Doe.
Miss Carrie Dinsmore has returned
from Rangeley. where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ives Hinkley
MI. ana Mrs. Robert Fergersen have
returned from Peaks Island.
Pearl Cannon was a recent Path Wis
itor
The Grange hall has been receiving
a coat of paint.
Mrs. William ]. Doe is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Sophia Simmons, Fairfield
Center.
Allie Preble has returned from Orr's
Island where he was the guest of Rev.
z. r. Crockett.
Kenneth Hulse will leave Saturday
for mis- home in Cambridge, Mass,
after a month spent with his uncle,
u. G.. Hulse.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. King and daugh-
ter, Mary. attended Pomona Grange
Wednesday at Libbys hall.
Mrs. VIII Seigars of Everett, Mass,
was the guest Tuesday of Mrs. Leand-
er Small.
Roland Small is visiting his uncle,
Leapder Small.
Mrs. Mary Tisdale of East Boston
has been spending the month with
Mrs. John King.
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BATH YOUNG MEN.
FORM A SEWALL
CLUB THURSDAY
Gather at New Meadows as
Guests of Hon. j. S. Hyde,
Where Dinner Is Served

Bath, Me-, Aug. 27.-(SpeciaD.- Hon.
John S. Hyde entertained party of
young men of this city at shore dinner
tonight at New Meadows Inn. after
which Sewail Club was formed in the
interests of the campaign of Hon. Harold
NJ. Sewall. candidate for Congress.
Speeches by Mr.. Hyde. Hon. Rupert
W. Baxter, Bath; Hon. Edward w.
Wheeler. Brunswick; Hon. Frank l..
Staple and County Attorney e. w.
Bridgeham. favorable to the election of
Mr.. Sewall were made in the evening.
w. Stark Newell was elected president
of the club and Edmund p Briggs sec
rotary. Daniel Williams was elected
treasurer. Plans were made TO create an
interest throughout the city in the cam
paign for Mr.. Sewalis election.
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VASSALBORO

SOUTH.-One of the smart young
men In this vicinity is Hiram Brann,
who on his s0th birthday last week
shouldered his scythe and started for
one of his neighbours, who had large
piece of grain so badly lodged that it
was impossible for it to be moved by
machine. Mr.. Brann, in company with
another, moved by hand all day and
when night came seemed to think he
had done nothing out of the ordinary
for a man of his years. Where are
the younger men who wish to COM
pete with Mr.. Brann?
An automobile party from Midway,
Mass. consisting of Mayor and Mrs.
Taylor, daughter, guest, and chauffeur
were morning callers Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs c. M. Dickey.
DIR. Ernest Wood of Kentucky was a
guest recently of his sister, Mrs Carrie
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MADISON IS THE
VICTOR BY 6 TO4
OVER TACONNETS
Costly Errors Costs Game When
Waterville Virtually Had 1t
Safe-Three Runs in the
Sixth Are Fatal
is LOCALS SECOND LOSS

Waterville, Me-, Aug. 27.-(SpeciaD. -
The contest between the Madison and
Taeonnet baseball teams held this
afternoon at Alumni field ended in de-
feat for the local boys by score of
to 4, which was the legitimate result
of the frequent and costly errors which
the Taconnet nine managed to get
away with, rather than any marked
superiority in the baseball ability
shown by the visitors.
Bushey occupied the mound for the
Taconnet team for the first five in
nings and by his good judgment main
tanned a lead of one run during his
stay. In the sixth he was replaced by
Radcliffe who, though he held his OPP
ponents down to the same number of
hits as Bushey, was so poorly sup
ported as to permit the visitors to get
four runs in as many innings and car
ry off victory.
The game started with a boom when
both teams scored a single run apiece
in the first inning The second inning
quickly did away with three of tho
Madison batters and brought a thrill
when a pretty double play was pulled
off by Blair picking up a hot one and
sending 1t to Estes, who in turn trans
mitted the sphere to Piper in time to
get the man at third. And when he
local boys added another run to their
tally In the same inning the antieipa-
ton seemed to become a cheerful one
which lasted until the sixth when
Biairs error followed by Stobies' dis
astrous tumble, let in three runs for
Madison giving them lead of 5 to 8.
Jhe next inning brought another sue
cesslen OF errors and another of the
visitors was allowed to cross the plate.
The eighth began to look good when
Estes, after being twice hit by the
pitcher and rot allowed to so to first
beat out a high bounding one and nut
a man on the bases. Stealing second.
Estes was in a position to come home
easily when Stobie landed his two sack
er. Try as they might, however. the
local boys had made too expensive n.
display OF errors and fumbles and the
conclusion Of the ninth inning left
Madison the victor by a two score
margin. The score:
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---------------
ICEBORO

Miss Gertrude Riley went to Fall
mouth, Mass, Wednesday night, via
Steamer Rockland for a twoweeks
visit. t-~T
e Little Laurence Riley is under the
Doctors care with bad foot, blood
poisoning being feared
Mrs. Jennie A. Sylvester who has
been in Damariseetta, called by the
death of her father, w. c. Ames. has
returned to her home at Glendale
farm. She was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Alice M. Flint of Needham,
Mass, who returned Wednesday to her
home via Steamer Roclsland.
Miss Susan B. Carroll of Boston is
visiting Mrs. Louise Riley
Edwin r. Packard, who has been
spending the summer at Newagen
House, Newagen. has returned to his
home at Glendale farm.
Mrs. Steve Kellam is very sick at
this writing.
Mrs. Elizabeth Roach, accompanied
by her daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs George O'Brien, and two children
of Somerville, Mass, have been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Mary Groves.
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Whitehouse. Dr. Wood made the trip
in his touring car, taking in many
places of interest while en- route to his
native town.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Dickey with their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Dickey all
of Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Dickey
and guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Chisholm of
Revere. Mass, recently enjoyed an
outing to Togus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Farewell of
Winslow were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. p. Twitchell.
M. E. Brann recently celebrated his
birthday anniversary at his home.
Many tokens of remembrances were
received, among which was a delicious
pie and decorated cake from Mrs Ella
Davis, who was not only remindful on
this occasion but for many years
previous.
Miss Gladys Twitchell is In Farm
ington renewing old acquaintance.
L. j. Dickey and family returned to
their home in Boston Wednesday.
after vacation of 10 days at the home
of his parents.
Mrs. Ella Davis went Friday TO
Waterville. where Saturday morning
in company with her sisters. Mrs.
Ingham, Mrs. Williams and husband
and brother Fred Pullen of North An
son, she attended the Pullen reunion
at the home of Frank Dow of Kent's
Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Whitehouse of
Waterville are passing a part of their
vacation In this place.
c. III, Morse is working at Geo. Clark's
in China.
Q. d. Nelson is repairing his shed.
Wesley Campbell of Branch Mills Is
doing the work
The Well diggers are employed at
Oliver brothers.
Albert White of Massachusetts, was
in the place recently calling on old ac-
quaintances. Mr.. Whites former home
is now owned by Z. A Hussey of Au-
gusta.
Mrs. Forrest Becker, formerly Annie
Miller was pleasantly surprised by
many gifts as memories of friends and
sehoolmates in honor of her recent
marriage August II. as we'll as the
congratulations of friends and rela-
tives,
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Deputy Sheriff Dow Wednesday af-
ternoon at Eastport seized 23 bar
rels containing an assortment of
liquors which were about to
be landed from a small gasoline
boat owned by a we'll known resi-
dent and the large quantity of in
toxicating liquor was hoisted out at
Wadsworth's wharf to be taken soon
after to the cellar of the sheriff which
is already well stocked from various
seizures. The barrels taken Wednes-
day came from Boston by the steam
err Calvin Austin and were consigned
to a st. Stephen, N. B., party and
were taken from this city on the
regular steamer later in the day, but
1t appears they did not get across the
narrow boundary from Calais to st.
Stephen, as the tags on each barrel
gave the address as St. Stephen. The
Passport boatman brought the 20 bar
rels down the st. Croix river, and the
sheriff concluded that they were in
tended for PASSPORT parties who took
this means to get their wet goods past
the officials.
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BRITISH STORY
Continued frcm Page One)

the Imperial government had been oh
Eged to take this step, namely, that
they had to advance into France by
the quickest and easiest way so as to
be able to get well ahead with their
operations and endaavor to strike some
decisive blow as early as possible. It
was matter of life or death for them.
as, if they had gone by the more
southern route they could not have
hoped in view of the paucity of roads
and the strength of the fortresses, to
have got through without formidable
opposition, entailing great loss of
time.
Russians Gain Time e
This loss of time would mean time
gained by the Russians for the bring
ing up of their troops to the German
frontier. Rapidity of action was the
great German asset, while that of
Russia was the inexhaustible supply
of troops.
HE said that for reasons he had
given it was now impossible for him
to draw back"
The British ambassador proceeded to
the German foreign office again the
samo afternoon and informed the sec
rotary of state that unless the I'M
perial government could give assur-
ances by II o'clock that night thew
would proceed no further with the vi
olatlon of the Berlin frontier and stop
their advance. he had been instructed
to demand his passports.
Herr Won Jagow," says the report.
replied that to his great regret he
could give no other answer than that
winch he had given me earlier in the
day. i gave His Excellency a written
summary of Your telegram and, point
ing out that you had mentioned 10
O'CLOCK as the time when His Majes-
~ wou'o expect an answer. asked him
whether, in view of the terrible conse,
quences which would necessarily en-
sue II 1t was not possible even at that
the last moment that their answer
should be reconsidered. He replied that
II the time given were even "a hours
or more, his answer must be the same
I said that in that case 1 should
nave to demand my passports.
The interview took place about 2
O'CLOCK. In short conversation which
ehsued, Herr Won Jagow expressed his
poignant regret at the crumbling of
ms entlre policy and that of the Impe-
Iial chancellor--which had been to
make friends with Great Britain and
then through Great Britain to GET
closer to France. The ambassador then
went to see the Imperial chancellor
Dr.. Won Bethmann- Hollweg, and he
found him, in a very excited condition.
Inc chancellor" says the report,
began haransue, which lasted
about 20 minutes. He said the step talk
en- by Great Britain was terrible to
degree. Just for a word. 'neutrahty'-a
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KENNEBEC
PITTSTON

Mrs. Gilman of Hallowell was the
guest Saturday and Sunday Of Mrs.
Roger Lapham.
Ambrose Grady of Whitefieid is
working for r. H. Lapham.
A vine Of rapid growth is that
known in this vicinity as matrimony
vine; branch of one here having
made II feet in length of new growth
thus far this season. About Virginia
it is called Washington's Bower and
is supposed to be so named because
it empowered Washington's dwelling.
The crew of the American Ice Co.
has been engaged for some weeks in
extensive repairs on the houses, all of
which are occupied by tenants.
Mrs. George Lord and daughter
Geraldine went to Massachusetts Mon
day for an extended visit with rela-
tives.
MISS Elizabeth G. Chance, who has
been spending week with Pittston
friends left Monday for her New
Hampshire home,
A meeting of the Ladies' Aid was
held last week in the Congregational
church. more than the usual number
being In attendance. The out of town
members and members present in
Guided ladies from Bridgeport, CT,
Somerville and Reading. Mass. PhiIa-
delphia and Chelsea, Me.
Mrs. L. 1. Powers and sister. Mrs.
Beedle, went Tuesday to Portland to
spend few days with their niece
Mrs. Henry Marson,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Flitner, Mr.
and Mrs. William Knight and children
ana MISS Bertha Colburn went Mon
day to Gardiner where they attended
the birthday reception of 8. 8. Davis
aged 80 years.
James Bailey, Jr., Of New York. who
has been spending his vacation here
returned home Saturday.
Mrs. Francis Flitner returned Satur-
day from Gardiner. where she had
been spending number of DAYS with
her cousin, Mrs. S. S. Davis.
Neil Fossett of whiteheldfis spend
ing this week with relatives here and
in Randolph.
A good delegation from Pittston at
tended the Progressive rally at Gardi-
ner Monday evening. A number of the
gentlemen We're accompanied by
ladies'.
General Mcdowell of Tennessee,
Ellsworth Peacock Of Readfield and l..
Fl. Clark Of West Gardiner dined
Thursday evening with c. NJ Fossett
andy attended the Progressive rally
with him at North 4Pittston.
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| plants with f. A W. Field, the SUI
perintendent of grounds, all of which
| have been rectified. They appear to
| be perfectly satisfied with things as
they have efound them and well pleas
ed with their treatment from the fair
management.
One of the best of the open-air
vaudeville features that are given free
in front of the grandstand every af-
ternoon is the Japanese troupe. They
give four acts and all display the won
derful cleverness of these interesting
Orientals. Cotton's donkey act is an
other good feature. On Wednesday
Cotton gave two exhibitions, one with
the donkeys in front of the grand
stand, and the other by himself in
the judges stand.
The Bangor Band with A w. Sprague
director. is furnishing excellent music for
the fair
A Judge 81 Years
Abel Stevens of Wellesley, who has
acted as judge at the Bangor fair for 81
years, in speaking of the character of the
exhibits shown says of the poultry that
the quality is better each year, that all
tlle DeSi varieties are SIlOWHI Jnat lnefe
are excellent specimens and several new
exhibitors
The herds of cattle shown are the rep
resentatiye herds of the State Mr. Ste
vens commended as especially fine Mr..
Bonneys herd Of HoIsteins. Mr. Bon
ney has one OF the finest herds of that
breed in New England.
Mr. Stevens stated that there were no
finer sheep in New England than Nsr
Gifford's flock of 50 sheep. They were
superb specimens and had several i'm
ported animals of note.
The Tunis sheep shown by Mr.. Ellis
we're, something new in the State.
Mr. Stevens commended the display of
swine shown by Messrs. e. D. Page and
A. r. Staples.
While the exhibitors present have fine
stock. it is hoped that another year there
may be an increase in tn enumber of ex-
hibitors.
Mr. Tucker has a herd of Jerseys that
have won so first prizes at New England
fairs.
Mr.. Godings excellent herd of Guern-
seys and the Ayrshires of Mr. Burns, sue
cessor of Mr.. Pember, also came in for
favorable comment
The II Shorthorn cattle shown by A.
H. Ellis of Fairfield also received words
of commentator
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An exhibition of dancing will be
given at the Industrial school at Hal
lowell at $50 this afternoon. Miss Dor
othy Q. MCGOWAN, who did such ex-
ceiient work teaching last year, has
peen director again this year. The
dancing Will be held in the dance hail.
which is located at the rear of the
grounds. Seats will be provided for the
spectators. All friends of the school
are cordially invited. Today will be a
busy day for there is also to be a.
joint meeting of the trustees and re-
cess committee appointed by the last
Legislature.
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GOVERNORS DAY AT EASTERN
maine STATE FAIR, BANGOR,
is A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS
Greeted by Military Organizations of City Is Escorted to the
Grounds-Exhbits, Judging and Midway Oc
cupy the Attention of Large Crowd

Bangor. Me-, Aug. 27.--(Speeial).--
lGovernor's day at the Eastern Maine
State fair was a triumphant success,
Ct which the visit of the States Chief
Executive, Gov. VIM. T. Haines, was
signallzed by a welcoming procession
on the part of the military organiza-
tons of Bangor and Old Town and
the enthusiastic reception by the fair
management and attendants,
The Governor and his party oecu-
pied box reserved in the front of the
grandstand.
At the head of the line was Chief
Marshal Victor Brett and his aides
were Col Charles M. Stewart and Har
old Green.
The marshal and his staff were fol-
lowed by a platoon of police, led by
Deputy Chief Maekie. Then came the
Bangor Band. Co. G.. N. G, S. NJ, and
the Old Town Military Club. This es
cort was followed by Gov. Haines and
his staff. including Adjt. Gen. Albert
Greenlaw of Eastport, Maj. g. M. FL
lott of Brunswick, Maj. Theodore
Hawley af Rumford, Maj. E. E, Phil
brook of Portland, Maj. H, B. Buck
of Bangor tnd Maj. w. ]. Gilbert of
+ Calais.
Next came three automobiles in
which were Pres. A, s. Field of the
Eastern n zine State fair, Mayor Ut
terhack, .rx-1Iayor woedman, Judge
Chapman and Aldermen Matherson,
The line was formed at the Bangor
House at $50 O'clock, where automo-
biles were waiting to receive, Gov,
Haines and his staff and the remainder
of the guests.
TIL Second Regiment Band, A. w.
Sprague director, occupied a place in
advance of the escort.
They marched from the Bangor
House, down Main street and over
Hammond and State to Harlow street,
where they turned through East Mar
ket square and then came back into
Main street, by way of Central street
and marched direct to the fair grounds.
The afternoon crowd at the fair was
large, many being attracted by the
special features offered by reason of
the visit of the Chief Executive of the
State.
Those registered at the Journal office
included:
Mr., and Mrs. John A. Raymond of
East Weymouth, Mass, who are stoD-
pihs AT Northport, are among the
VISITORS at the Eastern Maine fair and
nave their headquarters at the Ban
sor House. Mrs. Raymond formerly re-
sioea In Augusta. leaving there about
a years ago. Among other visitors in
attendance Wednesday were Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A. Foster and Miss Florence
Faught of Augusta and Mr.. d. Rlake
of Hallowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Foster. Miss Flor
shee Faught, Augusta: Mr.. and Mrs.
5ohn a. Raymond. East Weymouth.
MASS; Miss Hattie Douglas, Bangor
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President Not to Insist Upon Passage II
At This Session of Bill to Regulate
The Issuance of Railroad Securities

Washington, Aug. 2Z-President Wilson
indicated today that there would be no
insstence upon passage at this session
of Congress of the bill authorizing the
Interstate Commerce Commission to reg
ulate the issuance of railroad securities.
In Congress this was taken as an asDur-
anee that the measure would not be
considered further at this time. admin
istration leaders contenting themselves
with the federal trade commission bill
and Clayton bill to complete the anti
trust legislative program.
Many senators feel that enactment of
railroad securities law just now would
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visited friends in New Vineyard.
Misses Edwina and Leona Yeaton
left Tuesday with a party of friends
or an auto trip to New Hampshire.
Miss Berle Fletcher of Starks was q
week END guest at the home CT Harry
Yeaton.
James Hilton visited Mr.. and Mrs.
T. j. Hogan Sunday.
Miss Lou Bigelow was a recent guest
of Miss Edwina Yeaton.
Myron Smith of Skowhegan was In
this vicinity Monday on business.