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Middletown transcript., 1914-03-21
TOWNSEND

William Whal, of Wilmington, visited
Miss Lizzie Wells on Sunday
Miss Mary Othoson, of Sassafras, Md,
is visiting her cousin Miss Leillah Money.
Mrs. L. L. Maloney and Miss AG Van
Dyke visited Philadelphia on Monday.
Mrs. D. B. Jones is visiting Joseph
Jones and family, in Newark, N. j.
Earl Shockley and wife, of Delmar,
left town Tuesday, for few days trip
in New York and Philadelphia.
Miss Lillian Hart who has been con-
fined to her room on account of i'll health,
is improving.
Reynolds Hodgson, of Westminster
Western College, is home on a two
weeks vacation.
G. Lloyd Knots and wife of Whining
ton, visited his parents George Knotts
and wife.
Earle Shockley and wife, of Delmar,
are spending two weeks in town, the
guests of their parents.
Missionary Service will be held in the
M. E. Church, Sunday morning. Miss
Shapley will talk on foreign missions.
Susan Ratledge, student of West
Chester State Normal School, is spend
ng the two weeks vacation with heri
parents Nathaniel Ratledge and family.
L. L. Maloney and wife, DR.. J. D.
Niles and wife, S. FINLEY Scott, W. Hart
Scott, Misses Ethelyn Maloney, Arrelee
Lattomus and Anna G. Vandyke at
tended the dance given at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Records, near
Blackbird, Tuesday evening.
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THEY WERE DISORDERLY

The residents of Port Penn were star
tied about 1.9O o'clock Thursday after
noon, when three colored men Joseph
Dingle, Louis Jackson and Fred Shorter
of Delaware City, made an attempt to
hold up the hotel of Joseph Beale, at
that place.
The young desperadoes entered the
bar room and walked back of the bar,
dealt the clerk Joseph Ranem a blow
in the face, which knocked him down.
They then attacked Silas johnson,
and one blow was sufficient to send him
to the floor. By this time several other
residents of the village had entered
the bar room and the three men made
their escape.
Previous to entering the hotel they
had acted in most disgraceful manner
on the streets and several ladies of the
town were grossly insulted.
State detective Mccoy was notified,
and arrested all three of the men in
Delaware City, Thursday evening.
They were taken to New Castle and
given hearing before Squire Nicker-
son Friday morning, and in default of
bail were committed to the Workhouse.
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PORT PENN

The P. o. S.-ef A., are still growing
in membership. Five new candidates
were initiated Monday night, making
total of 100 members. The Camp was
honored by the degree team from Viii
mington, members of the state execu-
tive committee, and Camp 9 of Middle
town being present. After the business
meeting, they were all invited to an
elaborate spread to which they all did
ample justice.
William Zacheis; of Atlantic City,
N. J., visited his parents E. $. Zacheis
and wife part of last week.
H. M. Faunce, and wife entertained
part of last week their nephew Oscar
Bender, OF New Castle.
A religious gathering in the home
of Mr., and Mrs. Robert Ferguson on
Saturday evening was well enjoyed.
Miss Daisy Bennett the Evangelist had
charge.
The NJ. E. Church had the largest
NOlAS OuAAuoJ CNCAAiA5
the revival services that has been there
for sometime, and at the meeting the
pastor Rev. Vannote who was sent here
on approval was unanimously elected
for the coming year. Rev. Vannote has
given the work his time and attention
since he has been here and has won the
respect and confidence of the people
and great hopes are entertained during
his pastorate here.
Three persons were received on Pro-
baton in the NJ. E. Church, Sunday
morning.
A rumor is going the rounds among
the young people of Port Penn, to the
effect that the NJ. E. Church will under
go some Improvements in the near
future.
By the invitation of Pastor Givaa,
four young ladies professed conversion
on Sunday morning in the NJ E. Church.
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DEADLY TYPHOID FLY
Is Merely An Old Acquaintance
In Disguise
VERY DANGEROUS CREATURE

''We have never heard of the typhoid
fly" the average person will say on
hearing that insect mentioned.
The typhoid fly is merely an old ac-
gu aintance in disguise. The Depart
ment of Agricultural scientists have
decided that this is the most appropriate
name for the insect commonly known as
the ''house fly" which is most dam
gerous creature, although considered at
most simply a nuisance by many
people. This fly is one of the most ac-
tive agents in spreading typhoid fever.
1t spreads Asiatic cholera and other
diseases of the intestines. 1t has even
been known to be a minor factor in
spreading tuberculosis. If the name of
the typhoid fly could be popularized,
perhaps a more general idea could be
given of the danger that turks where
ever the pest is present.
Another name which has been sug-
gested for this pest is even better than
the ordinary term 'horse fly !" This
is manure fly" The insect is quite as
partial to manure heap as it is TO the
house. In eradicating the breeding
place of this pest, however, the depart
ment is seeking a method that will ac-
complish the work without lessen1ng the
value of the fertilizer. Satisfactory
progress has been made and announce
ments concerning new methods probab-
ly will be issued soon.
The fly season begins in the South
during theilast part of Fetu 'ary, and
the department. investigator of ma
larial mosquitoes there is also consider
ing methods for controlling the typhoid
fly.
The department is also investigating
the stable fly, which is an important
enemy to agriculture, in that itseriously
reduces the value of live stock. It,is
also suspected of carrying infantile pa
ralysis. In Montana the department is
conducting another investigation of a
insect. This is the
carrier of spotted fever "a species of
tick in the northern Rocky Mountain
region. Still another investigation has
to do with the possibility that pellagra
is transmitted by insects. This has not
yet been proven.
The Department of Agriculture's
Bureau of Entomology has a bulletinfor
dealing with the typhoid fly.
Remedies and preventives are recon-
mended.
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WARWICK

Miss Eula Vinyard is visiting her sister
Mrs. Guy, johnson, at North East.
Mrs. Kate Lynch was a Middletown
visitor last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Brown and chill
dren spent Tuesday in Middletown.
Z Mrs. j. R. H. Price spent Wednesday
with Mrs. G. j. Hill
Mrs S. D. Wilson entertaining Miss
Lizzie Wilson, of Kirkwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Merritt and chill
dren are visiting relatives in Olney.
Mr.. Leland Price spen Saturday and
Sunday in Wilmington.
Sewing Circle met at the home of
Mrs. S. E. Gunkle Oil Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Guessford, of
Townsend, were callers in town on
Sunday.
Misses Ella Stats and Blanche
Wright were " ilmington visitors on
Saturday. L
Mr.. W. B. Register, of Earleville,
isited his sister Mrs. Wilson Merritt on
Monday.
Mrs. H. Buckworth, of Middletown,
was the guest of her mother Mrs. S. H.
Duryea, on Wednesday.
Messrs. Jesse Vinyard and Edgar
Short, of Philadelphia, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. William Vinyard.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Bradford, of
"Middle Neck" Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Dur
yea were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. R. H. Price.
Preaching Sunday morning at the usual
hour. Christian Endeavor at o'clock.
All are cordially invited to be present
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Merritt, Sr., and
daughter Wiss Name, entertained Rev.
and Mrs G. ]. Hill, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
J. P. Wilson, of Cecilton, on Thursday
last.
Mrs. Daniel Wilson, of Wilmington,
Mrs. Josephine Wilson, Mrs. R. D.
Aiken, Mr.. R. D. Aiken, Jr., of Chesa-
peake City, were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Vinyard enter
tanned on Saturday evening in honor of
their son Jesse, and his friend Mr.. E.
L. Short, formerly of this town, but now
of Philadelphia. The evening was spent
in playing games and at late hour the
guests were invited to the dining room
where refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served. The guests departed
bidding their host and hostess adieu
after spending avery enjoyable evening.
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Had Narrow Escape

Captain Pierce Stevens and Wilbur
Ward, of the Steamer Clio, Odessa,
left town Wednesday morning of last
week, to mark a place in the jetty off
Reedy Island, for the Steamer Clio to
pass through, so as to allow her to stop
at Port Penn They left in large bat
eau for the jetty, but before they could
reach the jetty, the storm overtaken
them and their boat was filled with
water. The young men had a narrow
escape and put up brave fight to reach
the Island At the Quarantine Station,
they got help and food. After several
hours the high wind calmed enough to
allow a young man from the Island, to
aid the young heroes in making the port
safely.
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THE NEW CENTURCY LUB

Home Economies Day at the New
Century CLUB proved most interesting
as usual. Miss Helen Brady is chairman
and was ably assisted by other members
of the club. The business meeting was
in charge of the president, Miss Eliza
Green. The subject of making a gift to
the new Delaware College for Women
was discussed and sentiment seemed to
be in favor of the gift, although nothing
definite was decided. The chairman of
Education, iss Ethel w. Brady, was
appointed committee of one to confer
with Mrs. A. D. Warner of needed gifts.
Mrs. A. M Chamberlain and rs.
C. S. Green were appointed alternates
to the State Federation which meets in
Milford in May. The retiring president,
Miss Green, and the incoming president
to be elected in May will be the dele
gates.
The Club will present a handsome flag
to the public school to replace the worn
out flag now used.
Mrs. C. S. Green read an article in
Saving work." by Mrs. Rorer and
Miss Ethel Brady gave an amusing
monologue, "Her First Pudding"
A Better Bakes Contest will be ar
ranged for and held in the neaB future.
Mrs. Frank Watkins is chairman of
the committee to make arrangements
for the Contest.
A number of good things provided by
the fine cooks in the club were sampled
and social half hour passed.
On next Tuesday afternoon, March
oath, Miss Winifred Robson, Dean of
the Delaware College for Women will
give talk before the club. This will
be an open meeting, no admission
charged, and Niss Robinson will lie glad
to meet the ladies of the town.
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National Mothers Congress

A meeting of the National -Congre s
of Mothers, and the Parent-TeacheI
Association viii be held in the New
Century Club room on Friday, March
9th. The visitors will represent the
different Women's Clubs in the state
and will hold morning session for the
officers, but at half past one O'Clock,
the meeting will be open to any one
interested. Mrs. Frederick Schoff, who
is the president of the National
Congress, will make an address, also
DR.. Charles A. Wagner, Commissioner
of Education for Delaware.
Mr.. George W. Marshall of Milford,
president of the Delaware Organization
will give talk. The meeting promises
to be very interesting, and visitors will
be cordially welcomed.
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OUR FRIENDS AND VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know

Mr.. w. V. Messick spent Thursday
with Mr.. ]. B. Messick
Miss Edith Shallcross was the guest
of friends in Wilmington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corbit Jones, of Smyrna,
have been visiting relatives here.
Mrs. A. Maxwell and Mrs F. Casson,
of Wilmington, were Townsend visitors
on Thursday.
Miss Adelaide Foard is spending some
time with her brother Jefferson B.
Foard and wife.
Mrs. F. Casson, of Wilmington, is
visiting her cousin Mrs. A. MAXWELL, on
West Main street
Miss Jennie Wood, of Wilmington,
was a recent visitor at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. S. Jones,
Mrs. M. F. Choate has returned home
after a three months visit with relatives
at Hadden ii eights, N. J.
Mrs. Alexander Metten spent part of
this week with her son William F. Met
ten and family, in Wilmington.
Miss Pearla Rausch, of near Town
send, is spending sometime with her
cousin Miss Reba Lippincott, near town.
Mrs. Adella Green and Mrs. R. L.
Naudain are on a ten days visit to
Washington, D. c., and Baltimore, Md.
Mr.. M. N. Willis had his sons Hora-
ito N. Willis and Merritt N. Willis,
Jr., of Philadelphia, with him over last
Sunday.
Mrs. L. B. Choate and Mrs. Thomas
of Hadden Heights, N. j.,
spent last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
S. ]. Brockson.
Mrs. Bassett Ferguson and little son,
of Ridley Park, Pa, are visiting her
mother Mrs. James T. Shallcross, on
North Broad street.
Miss Helen Mcdowell, of West Ches-
ter Normal School, is spending the
spring holidays with her parents DR..
and Mrs. H. B. Mcdowell, near town.
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A CHURCH WEDDING
Miss Helen Myers and MrI Lloyd
M. BragdOn United in Marriage
WILL RESIDE In NEW YORK

A quiet church wedding was solem-
nized in st. Anne's P. E. Church on
last Saturday afternoon, when Miss
Helen Meyers, daughter of Mrs. JOS
eph P. Algire, and Lloyd M. Bragdon
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Gaylord
Bragdon of Middletown, were united in
marriage by Rev. Percy L. Donaghay,
rector of the church. Only the imme-
diate families and a very few friends
were present.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. J. Allan johnson, who is the
church organist.
The bride was accompanied by her
step-father J. P Algire, who gave her
away, and was met at the altar by the
bridegroom and his best man Emory
w. Hukill of Wilmington
The bride wore travelling suit of
blue serge while the maid of honor,
Miss Nellie Biggs Janvier, of this town
wore black velvet suit.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the Algire home on North Broad
Street, after which Mr.. and Mrs Brag-
don left for New York, where they will
make their home.
The guests present at the reception
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph P. Algire,
Charles, Shelly and William Myers,
Mr.. and Mrs J. Gaylord Bragdon, Mrs.
R. Alvin Cochran, Miss Alberta Coch-
ran, C. Malcolm Cochran, Mrs. George
Derrickson, Mrs. Charles Derrickson,
Mr.. andNMrs. George Janvier, Mrs.
Percy L. Donaghay, Mrs. Lindsey
Cochran, Mrs. J. A. johnson, George
Hukill, F. Crouch, of Middletown;
George Lockwood of Philadelphia; Mr..
Hughes, of Wilmington; and relatives
of the bride from Doylestown, Pa.
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St. Annes, Church Notes

March 22nd. The Fourth Sunday in
Lent, Mid-Lent.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10. 80
A. M.
Sunday School at 11.45.
Evening Prayer and Address at z. 80
P. M.
Weekday Services
Wednesday evening, Evening Prayer
and Sermon by the Rev. Thomas G..
Hill, Rector of St. Peters Church,
Smyrna, Del The public is cordially in
vlted.
Thursday Holy Communion at TO- 80
A. M.
Friday, Evening, Prayer and Address
at $3.50.
Meetings:-The Ladies Guild en-
Thursday at o'clock. The Womans'
Auxiliary at o'clock, and the Junior
Auxiliary at No'clock, on Friday, in
the Parish House.
The Junior Auxiliary will hold a
Bake, at which few fancy articles
will be on sale, in the Parish House, on
Saturday, March 21st, from 9. 30 until
O'Clock, in the afternoon
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Bethesda Church Notes

March 22d.-930 a. M, Brotherhood
devotional meeting. 1890 a. M, Pub
lie worship with sermon. Subject,
''The Leavening Influence of the
Gospel"
2. p. M, Sunday School. Let every
class bring up its missionary appor-
tionment in full.
7.3O p. M, Public worship with ser
mon. Subject, "Who is on the Lord s
Side?"
All who have received envelopes for
missions and other benevolences will
please return them Sunday. Sub
scribers to Christian Adcocate will
please settle as conference cOnvenes
April 1st.
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Initiated As Members

Washington Camp, No. a, degree
team in charge Of Captain Waterman,
of Wilmington, visited Washington
Camp, No. %, P. o. S. of A., of
Townsend Tuesday evening, and
initiated As candidates into the mysterr
les of that order.
Addresses were. ma ie by State Trea-
surer Austermuhl, of Wilmington,
State Master of Forms Bailey, of
Laurel, and several others.
At II. 80 refreshments were served in
the old M. E. Church.
Mr.. Winfield Lee deserves special
mention for his untiring efforts in
securing a large number of the new
members for Camp 20.
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MRS. LYDIA MORRIS

Mrs. Lydia Morris, widow of John
Morris, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William H. Anderson, at
Cecilton, Md, on Thursday night, of
last week, aged seventy-nine years
Mrs. Morris had been an invalid for
several years, but was very patient
sufferer. The funeral was held from
her late residence on Sunday, afternoon
at 2 O'Clock, interment in the Cecilton
Cemetery. She is survived by four
children Mrs. T. VanBuskirk, of
Baltimore; Mr.. William Morris of Will
mington; Mrs. John Coppage and Mrs.
W. H. Anderson, of Cecilton.
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MRS. MARTHA E. RHODES

Mrs. Martha E. Rhodes died at'her
late home near town on Thursday. Al
though nearly eighty-one years of age
Mrs. Rhodes had enjoyed good health
until a few weeks ago, when she
was paralized She was a widow of
the late William H. Rhodes, and had
lived all her life within a few miles of
her late home. She leaves besides a
large circle of relatives and friends
seven sons George, William, Joseph,
Elias, Harry, Jacob and one dead and
three daughters Miss Nellie who is at
home, and two married ones to mourn
her death. Services will be held at the
house Sunday, at IL o'clock, interment
at Bethel, Nd
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ANNOUNCEMENT

Our spring opening will be held on
Tuesday, March 91st, and Wednesday,
April 1st.
We are now receiving daily new spring
goods for Easter, and are planning to
show you the best and newest goods.
We are desirous of demonstrating
that you can get in Fogel & Burstans'
everything that is new and up-to-date
for the entire family with great saving
to you without going away from home,
and a honest guarantee of satisfaction
with every purchase.
FoGEL & BURsTAN.
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MOTHERS CONGRESS
Annual Meeting VIII Be Held In
MiddIetown March 18th
VERY INSTRUCTIVE PROGRAM

: The following is the program for the
annual council meeting of the Delaware
Branch of the National Nothers' and
Congress and Parent Teacher Associa-
ton to be held in Middletown on Friday
March q, in the New century Club
room, at 1.3O P, M.
Call to Order.
Prayer.
Greeting-A mehberof the Middletown
New Century Club.
Response-Mrs. George w. Marshall,
President Delaware Bran h
Mothers Congress and Parent
Teacher Association.
Music-Vocal Solo, Mrs. William J.
Benson, Dover.
Reports of Officers:
Reports of Chairman of Committees:
Education.
Household Economics.
Good Roads.
Juvenile Court.
Fairgrounds.
Press.
Defective Children.
Child Hygiene and Sanitation.
Reports from Parent Teachers Assoeia-
ton and Mothers Circle.
Music-Vocal solo, Miss Helen Conwell,
of Lewis.
Address-Mrs. Frederic Schoff, Presi-
dent National Mothers Congress
and Parent-Teachers Association,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Discussion.
A AJ:-.---.-...-A
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j. Z. GREEN.
Garden Seed in bulk, at
EVANS FEED STORE
The best steak, roasts, lamb and yea
at w. C. JONES.
WANTED-BALED HAY AMI
STRAW. S; B. FoARD.
FRESH and SALT FISH at my store
at all times. w. C. JONES.
For new Wallpaper and Garden Seed
go to Banning's.
Seed Potatoes and Garden Seed,
Prices Right.
EVANS FEED STORE.
Mr.. Joseph Douglas, of Philadelphia,
spent several days with Mr. and Mrs.
B. F. Gallagher
Marydel Canning Co., will be at Arm
strongs canning Office, Saturday, March
21st, at l o'clock, to make contracts
for tomatoes for the canning season.
FOR SALE-Iudian Runner duck
eggs, Soc per setting.
HERMAN D. CONNER.
Phone No. 224-13, Middletown, Del.
Hiss r. E. Culp, of Sunbury, Pa,
returned on Tuesday, to take up her
duties as miliiner for Fogel & Burstan.
The Radnor Relief Association, of
Elkton, will listen to a sermon by the
pastor of Bethel Church, Pivot Bridge,
Nd, Sunday morning.
A social will be held at the home of
Isaac Dean on the Manor, Tuesday
night, March 24th. If stormy next
night. Ladies bring pies and cakes.
DAIRY WANTED. Forty to sixty
quarts, daily,
POI DUPONT ST.,
Wilmington, Del.
HIGH GRADE LEHIGH COAL
always in stock and under cover, guar
anteed free from dirt
Phones 5 and 48
JESSEL L. SHEPHERD.
The regular meeting of Queen Esther
Circle of Bethesda NJ. E. Church, will
be held at the home of Miss Mary Rich
ards, next Tuesday evening, at 7.45
o'clock
WANTED Experienced lady stenog-
rapher. Permanent position. Address
giving reference and experience.
P. o. Box F.
Easton, Md
A bake will be held on Saturday,
March 21st, from $50 until A O'Clock,
at tie Parish House, for the benefit of
the Junior Auxiliary of St. Annes'
Church. There will also a few fancy
articles on sale.
FOR SALE-Good farm, 43 acres, all
tillabIe, located in Warwick, Nd.
school, church and cannery in sight.
$26OO.
j. D. BANKS.
The young people who attend the
lecture by Hon. L. Handy in the Cen
tury Club room. on Thursday evening,
will have the privilege of dancing at
the conclusion of the lecture. Music
will be furnished.
Unclaimed Letters-The following list
of Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Post Office. for week ending March 18th,
Mrs. ]. w. Scarborough, Mrs. W. S.
Robinson, Mary Vi. Harris, Prince Will
liams, Robert Robinson, Mezzle Harri-
son, Elmer Diebart, William Cochran
FOR SALE-An Ideal hot water
boile~. w. Is sections, IA sectious of
American radiator, 38 inches, column;
36 sections "a inches high, column; IA
sections 81 inches, column. Used one
season and guaranteed to be in good
order. Can be seen at my residence at
any time.
DR.. N. L. BEALE.
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ODESSA

Mr.. Moody Robinson was a Salisbury
visitor on Sunday.
Mrs. William Heller spent part of
last week with relatives in Wilmington.
Miss Bella Rose, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday last with relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Heller, of Cen
treville, Nd, are the guests of relatives
here.
Mrs, C. K. Gibson, of Nescopeck, is
visiting her uncle Mr.. Thomas Middle
ton this week.
Mr.. Harry Long, Jr., of Wilmington,
was an over Sunday visitor with his
uncle Mr. E. S Long and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Furman Mathers, of
Langhorn, Pa, were the guests of DR..
and Mrs. Walter V. Woods this week.
Miss Grace McLaurie, of West Ches-
ter State Normal School, spent part of
last week with her parents Rev. E. A.
McLaurie and wife.
A special meeting of the Methodist
Brotherhood was held Thursday evening
this week for the purpose of electing
new officers
The following program of the Odessa
High School Literary Society, was rem
dered Friday, March 13, 1914.
The meeting was called to order by
the president
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OBITUARY
DEATH OFL. B. LEE

DEh n OE LIE D. LEE
Mr.. Lemuel B. Lee, one of our aged
citizens of Middletown, passed away
at his home on East Main St., O'Clock
Wednesday morning, after a lingering
illness, aged 78 years. Mr.. Lee gas
one of our best and most highly re-
spected citizens, and his death
adds another link to the long chain of
aged men of our town and community.
For more than year he had been con-
fined to his home and his death was not
unexpected. He was charter member
OF Damon Lodge, No. II, Knights of
Pythias, and the Lodge had charge of
the funeral Of their beloved brother,
paying their last sad tribute Friday
afternoon, at O'Clock. Besides many
warm friends, Mr.. Lee leaves a devoted
wife to mourn his death. The funeral
services were held at his late home
with interment at Forest Cemetery.