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Evening journal., 1914-07-22
BLUFBELL SOCIAL MEETS.

The Blue hell Social held its weekly
meeting at the home of Albert Gruss.
meyer, No. 2O3 South Adams street
Monday night A straw ride was given
by the social TO its members on last
Saturday night
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
PIEDMONT CLUB OUTING.

The third annual outing of the Pied
mont Club will be held at Pennsgrove,
n. j., some time next month.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
WILL REAP REWARDS

ITO US it looks as though the trade of
= the country is so scattered that
the town which puts forth the most eff
fort in that direction will eventually
succeed in landing her legimate share Of
business. At present, while time hangs
on the hands of the average man, he
takes time to look around, and then
spends his money where it will 60 the
fsrtherest, and to us it seems that the
merchant who offers him good values
for his money, viii eventually reap gol-
den rewards in the way of his future
trade. This fact we would impress up
on the minds of the people and we
would also ask them to aid US in estab-
fishing the fact that in our town can be
found the best bargains. If we once
get this fact established, our town will
soon be handling far more trade than
she is to-day. Let US join hands and
make this so.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
NO BABIES BY PARCEL POST


Babies are not mailable, according to
an edict made at the Postofice Depart
ment in Washington, barring them from
the parcel post.
The question arose over a request by
the postmaster at Stratford, Okla, for
ruling by the Department as to
whether patron of his office could send
2-year-old child by parcel post from
Twin Falls, Idaho, to Stratford. The
postmaster was greatly puzzled because
he could find nothing in the regulations
covering such case.
It was the first time the authorities
in Washington had been asked to rule
upon the question, and it caused a mild
sensation. A hurried consultation of
officials resulted and after reference to
the parcel post regulations it was dis
covered that the Oklahoma postmaster
was right that there was nothing in
them covering such a case. It was,
therefore, decided, that all human be-
ings and live animals are barred from
the mails. The one exception, however,
is the queen bee, which is the only living
creature that can enjoy the privilege of
transportation by parcel post.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
lDDLETOwE, DEL, FEB. as, 1914
THE VALUE OF GOOD ROADS

THE question of good roads is one of
I untold Importance. 1t has been
considered, from time to time, by the
press, but only in fragementary way,
and never as it was really merited. 1t
is not affirming too much TO say that the
bad condition of the roads entail heav-
ier burden on the farming community
than do all the taxes of county and
state combined. The waste of time, the
wear and tear on wagons, the excessive
work of horses and the losses of oppor-
tunity, are appalling to consider. But
the farmer is not the only loser. The
manufacturer, the merchant, and in
fact every class are affected by bad
country roads. The public roads are of
paramount interest to the people at
large; they belong to the county, and
should be systematically built and cared
for. The great volume of trade in the
county is the common road trade. 1t
exceeds by millions of tons, the tonnage
of all the railroads combined, and it
would be difficult to estimate the true
value of the stone roads in the New
Castle County to the public.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
VIRGINIA TO VOTE ON LIQUOR

Governor Stuart has signed the act
which directs him to call a special cleo
ton for September %, on the question
of State wide prohibition, upon petition
of one fourth of the voters who cast
their ballots in the November election.
Approximately 1900 names must be
upon the petitions. No formality mark
ed the signing of the act, the Executive
using gold pen belonging to Rev. As
bury Christian, pastor of local church.
The act admits to the electorate all
persons who voted in the last general
election and all persons who may quail
ify to vote in the spring election in
June. If majority of voters are cast
for Statewide prohibition the law be-
came effective November l, 1916. 1t
exempts persons or firms now enga~ed
in the manufacture of wine and beer
providing their product is shipped
out side the State and into ''wet"
territory. The manufacture of brandy
as by-product of wine is prohibited,
as are all other products containing
more than 1-3 per cent of alcohol.
Domestic manufacture and sale of apple
cider is exempt.
The Virginia Anti-Saloon League this
week began the circulation of petitions
to be signed by the voters.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Real Estate

ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7rH, 1914,
At 2 o'clock P. w.,
Will be exposed to public sale at the
Middletown Hotel, in Middletown, New
Castle County, Delaware, the following
farm of Frederic M. Borden:
All that certain farm or tract of land,
situate in St. Georges Hundred, in the
county aforesaid, on the public road
leading from Middletown to Odessa,
bounded by lands of Franklin ]. Pen
nington, Daniel w. Corbit and others,
containing about forty acres, and known
as Evergreen Farm. "
This farm is near both rail and water,
by way of macadam road; has COM
modious dwelling and ample out-bnild-
ings, and surroundings set with ancient
shade. The soil is for good general farm
ing, and especially for fruits and garden
stuffs, a proper portion of which is al
ready set with asparagus and alfalfa.
A liberal proportion of the purchase
money may rest on the farm secured by
mortgage.
Attendance will be given and terms
made known at time and place of sale
by
FREDERIC M. BORDEN,
118 North Second St., Philadelphia,
or by
MARTIN B. BURRIS, his attorney,
at Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
NEW STATE FLAG

A commission created at the last ses-
sion of the Legislature to "decide upon
a uniform and standard flag for the
State Of Delaware with respect to de-
sign, size and COLOR has completed its
work. The members of the commission
are: Secretary Of State Thomas w.
Miller, President pro tenn of the Senate
George W. Marshall and Speaker Of
the House Chauncey P. Holeomb.
The combination of colors to be
known as the official State colors are
buff and colonial blue. The commission
considered various designs before reach
ing a decision. The flag has back
ground of colonial blue, surrounding a
diamond of buff in which diamond is
placed the correct coats of arms of the
State in colors and design.
The Governors flag to be used at
State encampments is to be the same
except that fringe of gold will sur
round the flag and a model of a blue
hens fighting cock viii be mounted on
the pole.
The record of the decision of tine
commission has been fled in the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds at Dover and
the design has been formally recorded
with the secretary Of state, at Dover.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
St. Georges Hundred

The taxab'e residents OF St. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable 10 pay
tax in said Hundred, are herebv notified
that the Taxes4or the ear 1913 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will I,. at
AT MY RESIDENCE. IN ODESSA
WEDNESDAY, FEB 25th, 1914
From TO y A. NJ.
AT R. 8. CARRENTER's S STORE, IN PORT PENN,
SATURDAY, FEB 28h, 1914
From 9 TO II A. NJ.
A. G. Cox's OFFICE. MIDDLEToWN
SATURDAY. FEB. 2S'b. 1914
From to O'Clock p NJ.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
Nhw CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the fret day of October there stall be an
abatement of five per cen;um. On all
taxes paid before the tirstsday of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement OF three
per ceutum. 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 the re
shall be added ons per centnm per
month until the same shall be paid
GEORGE {. RHODES,
Collector OF Taxes lOr st. Georges Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
Public Sale
Of
DAIRY CATTLE

The undersigned having discontinued
the retail milk business will sell at the
Middletown Hotel Stables
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
@ attI eN

Thirty head of high grade Cattle,
Holstein and Guernsey stock, some of
them have calves by their side, and
several more will calve by day of sale,
others will be close springers. Among
the lot are three big fine heifers that will
come in profit in the early summer. l
consider this herd of cattle second to
none, they are all sound, just one COW
and only one has three teats, their ages
are all good, / raised them, and know
what they are. For the year 1913
sold from this herd $2296.88 worth of
milk and can show you bills if you
doubt it, and glad to do so.
One Holstein registered bull.
have the papers for him and the pur-
chaser gets them. He is fine sample
splendid markings, coming 8 years old
and quiet. Also five months old cal
yes, four fine heifers and one Bull, all
by the above Bull from No. l cows.
Farming Implements Etc.
One Mccormick binder, l Deering
mower, 2 farm wagons, good order; 2
Ohio wheel cultivators, gang ploW;
(Moline), Side delivery rake, hay loader
all in order; feed mill, hay riggings,
/ 81 ring-tooth harrow two sections,
single and double three and four horse
trees, lot of small articles too numer-
GUS to mention also some milk cans.
Carriages, Harness, &c.
One two seat family carriage, in good
order; two sets single carriage harness
in good order; 1 set double carriage
harness, in good order; two sets of
wagon harness. in good orderS OF lof
good plow harness, collars bri lies etc,
all in good order.
Terms Of Sale
All sums Of 5000 and under Cash,
over that amount a credit Of Eight
Months will be given by Purchaser Civ
ing bankable Note with approved en-
dorser, interest added from day Of
sale. Positively no goods to be re-
moved until the above conditions are
complied with.
R. H. GEORGE.
D. P. HUTCHINSON, Auctioneer
R. L. PRICE, Clerk.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
Drink or the Job

You young men, or middle aged men,
or old men, had best take note of the
signs of the times, and make up you
minds to the fact that in this day and
generation it is your drink or your job.
You may compromise with your con-
science, or laugh at the oracular tenn
perance orator, but you cannot fool the
man with your job in his hand. Nor can
you sign truce with the growing os-
tracism that separates success from the
man who habitually crooks his elbow
Atlanta Constitution.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
BIaCkbird Hundred !

The taxable residents OF BIackbird
Hundred. and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1918 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT FLEMAuNG's LANDING,
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 1914
From to 3 P. M.
AT BLACKBIRD,
SATURDAY. FEB. 20, 1914
From to P.
Tax bills can be obtained bv 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-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of Ocfoher there shall
be an abatement OF five per eentnm. On all
taxes paid before the first day nf IlAcpm-
Der there shall be an AnateneBi u, 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 he added one per centum per month
until the same shall he paid.
HAIRY S WOODkEEPER,
Collector OF Taxes for Blackbird Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
STATE OF DELAWARE
OF Tue OF DEONEA ANL Ut OIAIE
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION


CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
To all to Whom These Presents Mdg Come,
Greeting:
WHEREAS, 1t appears to my salts
faction by duly authenticated record of
the proceedings for the voluntary dis
solution thereof, by the consent of all
the stockholders deposited in my office,
the Hugh O'Donnell, Incorporated
pal Office is situated at No. 925-7 Mar
ket Street in the city of Wilmington,
County of New Castle, State of Della
ware, Corporation Guarantee and Trust
Company being agent therein, and in
charge thereof, upon whom process may
be served, has complied with the re-
quirements of can Act providing a
General Corporation Law" amended
and approved March Z, A. d. 1901,
amended and approved March IL, A.
D. 1903, amended and approved March
%, A. D. 1909, amended and approved
"arch 21, A. D. 1907, amended and
approved April 5, A. D. 1900, amended
and approved March 81, 1911, amended
and approved March 1913, preliminary
to the issuing of this
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
Now, therefore, l., Thomas W. Mill
Ter, Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware, do hereby certify that the
said corporation did on the fourth day
of February 4. D. 1914 file in the
office a duly executed and attested,
consent in writing, to sthe dissolution
of ssid corporation executed by all the
stockholders thereof, which said con-
sent and the records of the proceedings
aforesaid, are now on file in my said
office as provided by law.
In Testimony whereof, l
have hereunto set my hand |
and official seal, at Dover, |
[SEAL1 this fourth day of Febru- |
ary in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred i
and fourteen.
THOMAS w. MILLER
Secretary of State.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents Of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
nav tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1913
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred. will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY MONDAY.
During FEBRUARY, 1914,
From 2 to O'Clock, P. M.
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
80. VOLUME 81, 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
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
ber 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 bs added one per centnm pee month
until the same shall he paid
NJ. w. VANHORN,
Collector ofTaXes for Appointments Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28

The undersigned intending to discon-
tinue farming, will positively sell with
out reserve at his residence me mile
west, of Middletown, on the Cochran
Grange farm. on
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28
Saturday, March Z, n
At one o'clock. Sharp

At one o. clock, Sharp
His entire Dairy consisting of the fol-
lowing high grade, choice milch cows
twenty-one head in all, and all grade
Guemseys. Fourteen of these are
home raised, from two to six years
of age, coming right in the prime
of life. Five of these are high grade
Jersey and Guernsey, nine are 3-4 and
7-8 Guernsey, seven are IL Guernsey,
five fresh since December 1st, several
close springers. One Bull coming 2
years old, 7-8 Guernsey.
My friends as well as myself consider
this an exceptionally fine herd of cat
tie, quiet and milk out of all their
teats. l have taken great pride and
pains with these cows to improve their
milking qualities.
They are without question the high
est class of milk producing strains in
this vicinity the matter of cost has
never been a factor to improve the
herd, and please my customers in fur
nishing superior quality of milk.
1t is owing to other business that |
dispose of this herd of cattle, l have
not the time to give them the personal
supervision they should have, therefore
l shall sell them for the high dollar.
At the same time and place l will
sell one pair of mules 16 hands, sound,
quiet in and out of stable, one of the
greatest teams l ever owned, quick and
handy, no use for whip around them,
road seven miles an hour and true pull
lers, well known team.
One pair of fine thrifty weanling
mules mare and horse.
will also offer my Jack which has
been standing at nv farm for the mast
three years, black Jack, mealy nose,
weighs 300 lbs, a sure colt getter of
nice neat classy colts. have six at
at the farm if you wish to see them, he
has an excellent disposition.
Will be glad for anyone to inspect
the above stock at my farm, one mile
east of Middletown at any time prior
to sale.
Terms of Sale
Eight months credit will be given
with approved endorser, interest added
from day of sale.
J. c. ALSTON
D. P. HUTCHINSON, Auc.
Middletown transcript., 1914-02-28

FOR SALE-Two cars of choice Seed
Potatoes. These potatoes will be
shipped to me direct from Fort Fairfield
Arvostook County, Maine, and viii be
sold under a guarantee to be absolutely
pure. / have just received sample
of these potatoes and they are now at
my Office for your inspection.
S. 3. FoARD.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-14
QUEEN
TAKES INTEREST
IN HER ARMY
After Review of Troops She Goes TO Near
by Barn and Climbs Rickety Ladder to
Ascertain if Soldiers Are Comfortably
0uarted for Season.

Correspondence Of Associated Press. }
The Hague, sept. .>.-Quccn Wilhcl-
NINA Of Holland takes the greatest in
tcrcSt ia her army. During the last twu
weeks She has made several tours of in
Spectiun along the border looking into
matters strictly military and paving
special attention "a the health aud com.
fort Of her men.
OF her most recent trip Ia the Linn
burg border the Mcijcri>chc Courant
tells the following story. part of which
will he best appreciated when il j.
borne i'm mind that the queen j. no Ion
ger the svclt Young girl of wore but with
advancing wears has increased ia weight
considerable.
After u review Of the troops" SAYS the
paper. Her Majesty went Ia u nearby
barn in front of which u sentry was an
duty. Some of the men had been housed
in the barn.
TO the question of Her Majesty how
she could get To the upper floor Of the
barn. the sentry replied that a ladder
a most primitive. rickety afiair-waS the
only means Of access.
The queen eyed the ladder for 4 mo
ment. and then began the ascent slowly.
.stcadying herself bv Scizing the beams.
When she arrived on the floor she
found that il was the quarters W a
number of soldiers. who. seeing the
queen before them 80 suddenly were I'M
able a. reply promptly 10 her question:
Are Won satisfied. hovS?'
But the SmartcSt 81 the company soon
gathered his wits and replied: Well
satisfied. Your Majesty
"And how is the food?"
Very good. your Majesty"
How are conditions otherwiSc?r
beginning to be a little cold. your
Majesty
The queen for n moment SURVEYED the
roof whose tiles seemed To- bc air-proof
in the least possible degree and remark
ed:
"That does not surprise me" With
that she turned To- a member of her en-.
%tourage with the instruction: "Tomor-
that must he changed
Turning again 10 the soldier. she
asked:
How are the sleeping accommoda-
tons"
We could DO with another blanket.
Your Majesty" replied the soldier. who
by now seemed 20 ~ quite IN ease.
again the queen turned 10 one ~ the
persons with her and ordered that more
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-14

The Rockefeller Foundation has accom-
pli>hrl \ fine piece NJ conservation STRAIT
rgy i'm nnNIng \ tract MI 5000 acres in
Louisiana with N frontage M ~ miles
MI thr Cult rua-t iur W winter refuge tnr
migratory birds. The birds prc>nmahl,
will find unt after " season NV two that
these Jn square miles NJ land and wafer
constitute " safe haven. Just w. the ani
mails have found II nut III NcllowStnnr
Park. And they will Doubtless apprcri
ate the henrfartinn.
There H. IrcniN ~ rrnnpmir a. we'll a~
sentimental Justification for the venture.
The safeguarding II game birds mcru~
the increase or preservation of = valu1
hlc part uf the nations fu~l supply
More Important than that. hpwcVev. i
the fact that ANYTHING which preserves
AMI propagatc> bird life i 4 contrilu-
lion to the war against destructive In
>cct> and the safeguarding q. the COIN
trv'S crops.
IN that rr>In-t Ilnnr the Investment
~ the I;nckcfrllrr Foundations ~31I.hn
IN Louisiana may bear fruit \ thousand
fold.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-14
WhitIock Would Not Warn Antwerp.

Washington. ID. C.-An official rcport
received here describes the effort, Of Ger
man military authorize, III Brussels ID
send word through the American legation
- the people al Antwerp of the intended
hombardmcnt NJ that city. German official,
asked Minister Brand WhitIock ~ trans
mt the notification. which under article rs
~ The Hague convention an invading force
Al Obliged ~ give tn the people ~ Il city
about ~ bc ~bomhardrd. Mr.. Whitlock re-
fused - present the communication. dc~ir-
ing ~ accordance with the strict neutrality
al the United States not to bc the bearer Of
military messages tu any of the h%clliger-
eni~. The Germans insisted. an other
means oi communication had failed. The
Spanish minister finally decided 10 send
the Spanish naval attache Ia Antwerp with
the notification. \ report from American
Consul Dledrich AT O~tend -ays when he
left Antwerp last Friday after a frishtful
night Of hombardmcnt the petrol tanks in
The clty were ablaze. H. j. cndcavorinr ~
rciurn 70 Antwerp - resume n, consular
work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-14
Love Only Foundation for Peace.

Philadelphia. Pa.-Noicing the sentiment
that the only foundation for universal
peace l. love and not preparedness for
war. Secretary Bryan and Oscar =. Strau,,
former secretary of commerce and labor,
were the principal speakers at an impress
slve peace demonstration here last night.
"ln tins are our Interests are - cntwined
with the interests of those who reside in
other lands, that ne nation can live or die
unto itself alone" said Secretary BRYAN.
"lf We had ne higher reason for encourag-
lng conditions conducive 10 peace We
should find ample Justification IA the fact
that the burdens III war 10 longer are
borne entirely IN those who are direct par
Elephants ~ i'll" lie said the world may
have needed one more war 10 prove con
clu~ivcly the .~'tallacy of the doctrine that
prcrarcdne~- for war can give assurance
Of peace" Continuing Mr.. Bryan said
''ln it, dealing with other countric, our
government has found il wise ia discourage
the employment Of the ultimatum and Ia
substitute a continuation of negotiations
ON the theory that nothing j. final between
friends. Our government steadily advanc-
lng toward the goal of universal peace also
has found II possible 10 make remote the
possibility of war by the negotiation of
treaties which provide for the investiga-
tlon of all disputes before the employment
of force
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-14
Officers and Family in Pitched Battle.

Muskogee, Okla.-ln a pitched battle
with the Hereford family ON Georges fork,
Monday night. ID. A. Williams. a justice Of
the peace, was killed and q. &. ycrnegan.
a deputy sheriff. seriously injured. lobe
and j.. III. Hereford were also badly
wounded. The IIerefords had armed them
selves when they heard the officers were
coming with warrants for two alleged eat
tie thieves whom the officers believed were
being harborcd al the Hereford home. The
liereford~ surrendered when two of their
number were wounded and three are IN jail
charged with murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-14
Husband Kills Wife.

Columbus, Texas.-Mrs. Will Kinchcloc
was hot 10 death Monday morning nj ,
o'clock al the home of her mother AZ Gar
been arrested and placed IN the Columbus
jail on a warrant charging murder. Soon
after the killing al GaTwood kincheloe
disappeared and was found by the officer,
about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon on
Buck Snag creek in Colorado county. The
couple were married about four months
ago and the wife recently had returned to
the home of her mother from the home in
Wharton county.