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Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
Mr.. KELLEY GUILTY
Jury Reaches Verdict After Being
Out Over Night
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL

George D. Kelly, former cashier of
the Peoples National Bank of Middle
town, was Wednesday convicted in the
U. S. District Court on the charge of
making false entries in the books of the
bank and in the reports to the comp
troller of the currency with inteEt to
deceive.
Immediately after the announcement
of the verdict. J. Frank Ball attorney
for the defendent, asked for the arrest
of sentence pending motion for a new
trial, and Judge Bradfard granted four
days extention of time in which to file
reason for a new trial.
The verdict of the jury was announ-
ced when court convened at 9.35
O'Clock. The argument of counsel in
the case was completed Tuesday after
noon at 2.3O o'clock, and at once Judge
Bradford began reading his charge to
the jury. At 3O5 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon the jury filed from the room. At
10 o'clock thejury had not yet arrived
at verdict and was taken to the Hotel
Dupont under the custody of Deputy
United States Marshal Mitchell. After
the return to the Federal Building one
ballot was taken, resulting in an agree
ment.
Judge Bradford arrived at the Fed
eral Building at $50 o'clock and at
once went on the bench. The jury filed
into the court room and when asked if
foreman had been selected designated
that Norris S. Short had been selected
to act in that capacity. When asked
the result of the findings of the jury
the foreman replied: We find the de-
fendant guilty in the manner and form
as indicated with a recommendation for
mercy"
When the foreman of the jury an
nounced the verdict the defendant fail
ed to clearly hear the words ofthe fore
man and at tn request of Mr.. Bell the
jury was polled. AS each name was
called the juror responded by announc-
ing the verdict as guilty. " Judge
Bradford then turned the defendant
over to the custody of the Uuited States
Marshal
Under the provisions of the Federal
statute under which Mr. Kelley now
stands convicted of making false en-
tries in the books of the Peoples National
Bank and in the reports of the bank to
the Comptroller of the Currency, he
may be sentenced to Imprisonment in
the Federal prison for a term of not
less than five years and not more than
ten years.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
WARWICK

Miss Blanche Wright spent Saturday
and Sunday in Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs Wilson Merritt, of Mid
dletown, were Sunday callers in town.
Miss Mamie Merritt attended the fun
eral of her cousin in Wilmington Tues
day.
Prof. Guy johnson and wife spent
their Easter holidays with A. R. Merritt
and family.
Mrs. Josephine Wilson is spending the
week with her daughter, Mrs. R. B.
Merritt Sr.
Mrs. Verena Vineyard and daughter
Eula spent Wednesday with Mrs. John
Stevens, of Gecilton.
Rev. G. J. Hill left Thursday for his
new charge Our new pastor, Rev.
Dupuy, will deliver his first sermon here
Sunday morning.
A. R. Merritt and wife and Guy john
son and wife took in the play at the
play house in Wilmington Monday night,
making the trip in their new Maxwell.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
Fine Easter Program

Easter day was gala day for St.
Anne's parish. The rector, Rev. P. L..
Donaghay, assisted by the choir, had
arranged beautiful musical program,
which was given most effectively. The
service was well attended, the church
being crowded. The altar and sanctu-
ary was decorated with Easter lilies,
palms and other flowers in profusion.
The offering which was to be used for
the rectory improvement fund, amount
ed to more than one hundred dollars.
The Rt. Rev. F. J. Kinsman, D. D.,
Bishop of the Diocese, was present in
the evening and confirmed a class of
eight persons. He also dedicated a
memorial:lecture, in memory of Mrs.
Natalie Green Blatchford, wife of Col.
R. M. Blatehford, of the U. S. Amy,
now stationed at the Preside, San Fran
CISCO Cal. The Bishop and the vestry-
men of the parish were entertained at
luncheon at the rectory on Sunday
evening.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
RatIedge-Fennen Wedding

Miss Annie Ratledge Of MiddletOwl,
and Mr.. James NJ. Fennel of Shsron
Hill Pa, were united in marriage on
Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
the brides sister Mrs. John R. Brown
on Crawford street.
There were no invited guest present.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. c. T. Wyatt pastor of Bethesda
M. F. church Mr. and Mrs. Fennell
left on an afternoon train for a trip to
Niagara Falls, and upon their return,
will reside at Sharon Springs.
Mr.. Fennell is baggage master on
the P. B. & W. Railroad, with a run
from Philadelphia to Washington,
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
The POTATO DISEASE
Delaware College Experiment Sta
ton Studying This Problem
SOME METHODS BEING TRIED

The Department of Plant Pathology
of the Delaware Experiment Station is
carrying on Extensive studies of the
several diseases of the sweet potato
common in seed bed and field. Various
preventives and methods of control are
being tried out Among these are u
the value of selecting seed free from
surface and internal diseases, ~ the
value of surface disinfection Of seed
with formaldehyde or corrosive subli-
mate, (3) the value of sulphur treatment
as occasionally practiced on seed and
seed bed, az the value of seed bed
treatment with formaldehyde drench,
(5) the value of change of soil in seed
bed, (6) the value of seed from cuttings
as compared with seconds.
The following diseases are included in
these studies: Vine wilt or fusarium
wilt, soil rot, black rot or black shank,
charcoal rot, but may be found causing
some loss in the seed bed and occasion
ally in field during off seasons, and when
too late in digging. Several of these
diseases are somewhat new to Delaware
growers and only through care in seed
selection, disinfection, and change of
soil in seed beds, may these troubles be
held in check.
Another problem undertaken by this
department is study of the relation of
field and storage rots to the use of man
ure and commercial fertilizers. 1t is a
common suspicion among Delaware
growers that the use of manure induces
storage rots. In Virginia manure is
commonly used on sweet potatoes. This
is the second season for this problem.
Among the growers cooperating in
these studies are: w. B. Gordy, Laurel,
seed bed and three acres in field; Mrs.
Esther Ellis, Delmar, seed beds and
half acre in field; W. T. Lane, Harring-
ton, seed beds and two acres in field; H.
T. Hastings, Lanrel, seed beds and one
acre in field; ]. H. Mitchell, Laurel, soil
and seed bed treatments.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
Bethesda Church Notes

April 18th. 9.9O A. NJ, Brotherhood
Devotional meeting.
1870 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon. Subject, ''Go forward" This is
a message all should hear. 1t will sound
the keynote for the new year. 1t is
now time for those who have not been
attending church to begin. The Pastor
needs your help.
2 P. M. Sunday School. Will you
not help us to build up our school?
7.30 P. M.-Public worship with SER
mon. Subject, "Old Paths"
Jr. League Saturday at P. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
TOWNSEND

MRS. Harry SCradley, OF Rhlladlpnla,
visited his parents John Stradley and
wife on Saturday and Sunday.
Archie Finley, of Philadelphia, spent
the Easter holidays with his mother
Mrs. Emma Finley.
Martin Lee, of Philadelphia, spent
Saturday and Sunday with his brother
Walter Lee and family.
Miss Mary James, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of Miss Ethelwyn Maloney.
Mr.. Richard Hodgson visited Metho-
dist Hospital Tuesday, and reports his
wife improving.
Mrs. John Lattomus has returned
home after a few days stay in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. W. A. Scott and Miss A. G.
Vandyke spent Tuesday in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Thomas, of Leip-
sic, Mr.. Reedy Thomas, of Philadelphia.
and Mrs. Mollie Smith, of Mt. Pleasant,
visited Bayard Schwatka and family.
Albert Watts and family, of Cecilton,
Md, spent Sunday with her parents
Lemuel Shockley and family.
Miss Pearla Short, of Cecilton, Md,
visited her aunt Ernest Weldon and
family Saturday and Sunday,
Frank Lattomus, of Montchanin, re-
turned home Monday after spending
several days with Oliver Foraker and
wife.
Miss Laura Heavelow visited relatives
in Wilmington Saturday and Sunday.
George Daniels and wife have issued
invitations for their twentieth wedding
anniversary to take place at their home,
Friday, April 24th, from 7.3O to 11.3O
O'Clock.
Mrs. SalHe Taylor spent Tuesday in
Midtown.
Ernest Weldon has been appointed
post master here.
Walter 5. Money spent the weekend
with John Geary and family, in Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Richardson, of Wilmington,
visited L. L. Maloney and family from
Saturday until Tuesday.
w. Hart Scott attended the Armory
dance in Dover, Monday evening.
George Knots and wife spent Sunday
with relatives in Cheswold and Smyrna.
Miss May Smiley, of Tolcroft, Pa,
spent the Easter holidays with the
Misses Ratledges.
Miss Mildred Wells spent Sunday with
Miss A. G. VanDyke.
Miss Aspril, of Odessa, was enter
tained Saturday and Sunday at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. J.. D. Niles.
Mrs. Ernest Truitt, of Middletown,
visited her brother Gilbert Hayden and
family Friday.
Misses Ethelwyn Maloney, Mary
James and Arrelee Lattomus made an
auto trip to Wilmington Monday.
Services at the churches Easter were
we'll attended, the weather being perfect
and our pastor, Rev. W. Burr, gave a
very impressive and helpful talk. He
was greeted with cordial welcome on
his return from Conference. The church
was tastefully decorated with potted
plants and lilies. The choir furnished
excellent music, many comments being
made.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
ODESSA

Miss Francis Watkins of Englewood
has been spending few days with Shel
parents here.
Mrs. ]. A. Melvin, of Baltimore, is
spending this week with her mother
Mrs. Dorothy Gilch.
Miss Elizabeth Wood. of Philadel-
phia, was an over Sunday visitor with
her parents.
Mr.. Raymond T. Hoops, Of Whining
ton, was the guest of Mr.. J. W. Wat
kins and family Sunday.
Miss Lillian Montgomery, of New
Castle, and Mrs. Katherine Karn, of
Philadelphia, are spending few days
this week with Mrs. John Heldmyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal Thornton, of
Summit Bridge, spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Keegan, of Phil
adelphia, were recent visitors with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Keegan.
Mrs. Fred Regner, of Wilmington,
spent part of last week with her mother
here.
Mrs. George Douglas and little son
Carl, of Middletown, spent two days
last week with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Muehlberger.
Miss Ethel Ward, of Chester, is
spending a few days with her parents
MIR. and Mrs Harry Ward
Miss Laura Snyder and sister, of
Philadelphia, were over Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Gremminger.
Mr.. Lou Cappage, of Wilmington,
was an over Sunday visitor with his
mother.
Mr.. Maiily Davis, of Wilmington,
was an over Sunday visitor at his home
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Clarence AspEl
were guests of their parents part Of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Heller, of Glass
boro, visited relatives here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart, of Philadelphia
spent last week with her mother Mrs.
Sophia Gremminger.
Miss Minnie Armstrong, of Newark,
WIS an over Sunday visitor with heI
parents.
Mr.. H. S. Townsend, of Wilmington,
spent part of the week with his par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Townsend.
Mr.. Richard Rhodes, of Wilmington,
was a recent visitor with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. George Rhodes.
Workmen are erecting a brick wall
around the yard of the Old Quaker
Church. The work when finished will
add greatly to the appearance of the
entire yard, which extends to the Mair
street.
Rev. J. L. Sparkl1n former pastor OF
St. Paul's NJ. E. Church left Thursday
last with his family for his new home
in Church Hill, Md.
A special Easter sermon was preached
by the new pastor Rev. Shipley at St
Paul's M. E. Church. In the evening
beautiful Easter program was rend
cred by the Sunday school. All WHIT
had the pleasure Of hearing these exer
cises voted them as being exception
ally fine. The children who took par
especially the little ones were remark
ably good. The servics was under the
direction of Mr.. Joseph G. Brown anC
as usual were perfect in all arrange
ments.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
CECILTON

Mrs. Albert Wilson visited Mrs Arrie
Manlove on Monday.
Mrs. Todd, of Baltimore, is visiting
her sister Mrs. F. F. Myres.
Mr.. R. Bond spent Easter at the home
of DIR. and Mrs. E. N. Crawford.
Miss Georgia Walmsley, of Principle
Furnace, spent Easter with relatives in
town.
Miss Edith Pearce, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting Miss Violet Bennett,
of near town.
Miss Pearl Short, IF near Earleville,
spent the weekend with her mother
Mrs. Annie Short.
Miss Helen Dunlap, of Wilmington,
was the guest of Miss Mary
Blackway on Easter.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Boyles, of Ga
lena, spent last Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Smith.
Miss Mary Blackway, of fredericksburg,
spent several days with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Robert w. BlackwaY.
Miss Elma Taylor, of Town Point,
spent several days with her parents
MIR. and Mrs. William Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Smith and children
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Smith, of near Earleville.
Mrs. Howard Benson and daughter
Elizabeth, of Camden, N. j., have been
visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G..
W. Padley.
Frank Darby, of Peabody Institute,
Baltimore, spent the Easter holidays
with his parents MIR. and Mrs. A Darby.
near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Stradley and
daughter, of Wilmington, spent Satur-
day and Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wayne Stradley.
The annual Easter dance which was
held in Jr. o. U. A. M, Hall, on Mon
day evening, was enjoyed by all. About
twenty-five couples were present.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
St. Annes' Church Notes

Sunday, April 18th. The first Sur
day after Easter.
LOW SUNDAY
Morning Prayer, Altar Service and
Sermon at 1890 A. M.
Sunday School session at 11.45 A. M.
Evening Prayer and Address at 7.3O
P. M.
Part of the Easter Program will be
repeated.
Service on Wednesday evening at
1902 NJ.
Meetings: The Ladies Guild on
Thursday afternoon at two O'Clock in
the Parish House.
The Junior Auxiliary on Friday af-
ternoon in the Parish House at four
o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
Birthday Surprise Party

Miss Elva Marker of 'Lorewood"
gave Miss Elizabeth Pleasanton of near
Summit Bridge, a pleasant surprise
Thursday evening, it being her 18th
birthday. About twenty-five young
couples were present. They spent the
evening in playing games and at late
hour ice-cream, cake and lemonade
were served.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
Invitations Issued

Mr.. and Mrs. Holten Hallowen Var
nell of Ardnore, Pa, have issued in
vitations for the marriage of their
daughter Miss Mary Yarnell to MIR.
George Harold Baker, of Aberdeen,
Md The ceremony will take place IN
the First Presbyterian Church, Ard
more, on Wednesday evening" April
twenty -linth.
MIR. Baker is proprietor of the Baker
corn cannery and is well-known here
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker will make ther
home in Aberdeen, but win probably
spend their summers here.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
LOCAL NEWS

EVANS FEED STORE.
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
j. C. GREEN.
Single Comb Black Minorca eggs
$1.00 per setting of Is.
John Smith, MiddletoWn, Del.
STORED, WAREHOUSE Middle
town, MAINE Grown SEED POTA-
TOES, White seeds OATS and all
KINDS of FERTILIZER. Phones 5
& 48.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Now is the time to have that summer
suit cleaned and pressed. The highest
class work only; also Panama and Felt
hats cleaned.
ROBERT B. JONES.
Middle-age widow-lady wants situa-
ton as housekeeper. Can give refer
ence. Apply to
E. w.
Cecilton, Md.
WANTED. A middle aged white
woman on farm with family of three,
no children
JAMES FARRELL,
Middletown, De
HIGH GRADE LEHIGH COAL
always in stock and under cover, guar
an}eed free from dirt.
Phones 5 and 48
JESSEL. SHEPHERD.
Mrs. R. L. Naudain entertained a
few young people on Tuesday evening
in honor of her daughter. in-law Mrs.
gLouis Naudain of Wilmington.
Unclaimed Letters The following list
of Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Post Office, for week ending April 9Th:
Miss Viola Banta, George Youngman,
W. H. Rosa.
LOST-A black fur neck piece, and a
black silk bag containing hearing horn
and pocket book. A suitable reward if
returned to
MRS. E. C. GREEN.
After Octobet first the Library hours
will be: Tuesday, $50 to 5 P. M.
Friday, 7 to $50 P. M; Saturday, 3 tc
.5P. N. On Tuesday evening, the Ii
brary will be open for school children
exclusively,
Rockford Cantaloupe seed. A pure
strain of the famous Rockyford and
Melted Rock MELONS. One acre pro-
duced 1910 baskets in 1913. Price, 81 90
per pound, postpaid.
PHILIP SHORT, Georgetown, Del.
FOR SALE-Two cars of choice Seed
Potatoes. These potatoes will be
shipped to me direct from Fort Fairfield
Arvostook County, Maine, and will be
sold under a guarantee to be absolutely
pure. l have just received a sample
of these potatoes and they are now al
my office for your inspection.
S. B. FoARD.
FOR SALE-An Ideal hot water
boiler. w. Is sections, IA sectious of
American radiator, SO inches, 8 column;
Sc sections "a inches high, column; IA
sections 80 inches, 8 column. Used one
season and guaranteed to be in good
order. Can be seen at my residence at
any time.
DR.. N. L. BEALE.
A parlor suffrage tea will be given at
the home of Miss Marie T. Lockwood,
on Cass street, Wednesday afternoon,
April 22nd, at 8 o'clock. The ladies of
Middletown and vicinity are cordially
invited to attend. Several able speak
ers will be present. Among whom will
be Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, a
daughter of the late Ambassador
Thomas F. Bayard, of Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
FRIENDS { VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE Thar CONE AND 60

4AAODL AAAAA NONAA AAND w
Miss Lillian Ho1ge, of Elwyn, Pa ,
was a Sunday visitor in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank R. Pool were
Philadelphia visitors this week.
Charles Baldwin, of Aberdeen, Md,
visited friends in town last week.
Mrs. Dorsey Lewis was the guest of
friends in Baltimore during Easter.
Misses Ada Scott and Miss Elsie
Jones visited Wilmington Saturday.
Mrs. P. L. McWhorter and daughter
Helen spent Saturday in Wilmington.
Mr.. John Gallagher, Of Dover, spent
Sunday with his aunt Mrs. J. E. CHM.
Miss Henrietta Holten, of Centre
vile, Md, is visiting Miss Helen Biggs.
Mrs. A. Fogel will spend next week
in New York purchasing more spring
millinery.
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Bragdon, of New
York, were Easter visitors with rela-
tives here.
Miss Nellie Ernest, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with Mr.. E. G. Alice
and family.
Mrs. j.. Frank McWhorter spent
Easter Sunday with her daughter in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Darlington
and son Reece, were Sunday visitors of
Mrs. M. Jones.
Miss Maud Smith, of Philadelphia,
has been the guest of her mother Mrs.
Margaret Smith.
Miss Rose Wright, of Cambridge,
Md, was the guest of her sister Mrs.
Liston Dashiel ou Sunday.
Miss Bertha Jones, of Guyencourt,
was an Easter guest of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Harrington and
son, of Philadelphia, have been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Coch-
ran.
Miss Charlotte. Peverley, of st.
Mary's School, Burlington, n j., spent
the Easter holidays with her parents
here.
Mrs. R. Louis Naudain, of Whining
ton, has bean visiting Mr.. Naudain's S
mother Mrs. R. L. Naudain on Cass
street.
Miss Mary Lewis, of Sea Bright, N.
j., has been spending the Easter hOli-
days with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. S.
E. Lewis.
Mrs. S. E. Wilcutts who has been
visiting her daughter Rev. and Mrs.
F. T. Spencer, of Hamiltod, Mont, re-
turned home Saturday.
Miss Bernice Metten, of Wilmington,
and Mr.. Irving H. Metten, of New
York spent Easter with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Metten.
Mrs. John Henry Petherbridge, OF
Philadelphia, has been staying
with Mrs. Alfred G. Cox who is seri-
ously i'll at her home on Green street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sterling Evans
of Elkton, Md, Mr.. and Mrs Frank
R. Pool and sons and Miss Mary Byrne,
of McDonough were Easter visitots with
Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Foard.
Mrs. John Grassland and three chill.
dren, of near Claymont, and Mr.. Frank
Richards, of Philadelphia, were the
guest of their parents Mr., and Mrs.
George Richards last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Schroeder were
in Lancaster, Pa, this week attending
the wedding and the attendent festivi
I ties of Mr.. Schroeder's daughter Miss
Dorothy Schroeder and Mr.. James
Locker both of L lncaster.
Mrs. Louise Griffith is expected home
to-day Saturday after stay of sew
eral months with her son, Joseph c.
Griffith, and wife in Chicago, ILL.,, and
her sister, Mrs. ]. Wallace Beaston, in
North Carolina.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
"Teddy or the Runaways. "

Don't forget to see Teddy or the
Runaways," to be given in the Middle
town Opera House Wednesday, April
29th, at $50 O'Clock for the benefit of
st. Anne's Church, and in Odessa Town
Hall Thursday, April Both, at 8 o'clock
for the benefit of the Piano Fund. The
characters are as follows:
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18

HIDES WANTED-The highest cash
prices paid for horse and COW hides.
w. C. JONES.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-12-31
RcHFIELD LINCOLN IDAHO THURSDAY, 81
Summary of Weeks War News

Germans who have been fighting fercely for weeks
to break through the Russian line in advance War
saw have been checked indefinitely suffering great loses
while the Russian line has been strongly reinforced
The Austrian advance through the Carpathians
failure and has had serious effect the AustroGer
man campaign in the east.
Russians claim an important success LiskO and
the epuse of Austrian counter attacks at UzsOk pass
well as sorties from the garrison at Przemys
squard0n of seven aeroplanes dropped bombs on
Dunkrk Wednesday ssa.
CQnstantinople reports Turkish victory over the
Russians the river Kura in the Caucasus taking many
prisoners several guns and other material.
The Russian ambassador to the United States denies
the statement that Russia proposes peace negotiations
with Germany Independent of herales France and Eng
land, which was sent widespread through the United
States. III
The American government has sent note of protest
to the British in regard to the searching
American vessels by British warshps Public feeling in
Great Britain is inclined to the belief that the difficulty
will soon pc Strengthened out. The foreign press calls
attention to the rendness of the note in spite of it's
firmnesS.
Generals Garcia and Valdez, two Villa commanders in
the Mexican war; victorious in all-day battle at
Ramos Aspe and four of wounded reported to
have reached Monterey from the field.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-12-31
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Large Crowd Sees A Well Rem
dered Program

Christmas exercises were held in the
school house north Of town Wednesday
night December 23rd. The room was
prettily decorated with streamers of
green and red crepe paper suspended
from the center of the ceiling to each
corner. Hanging from the center and
corners of the ceiling we're large green
and red paper bells. To the right of
the platform was a tree decorated with
pop corn, apples, candles, candy in
stocking bags, tinsel bells, ETC. At the
right of the platform was manger con-
tanning the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Thomas representing the Christ
Child. Mrs. Thomas, the mother rep
resented Mary. A very large audience
listened to the interesting and well pre-
pared program, after which Mr.. w. J.
Taper acted rs Santa Claus and ad-
dressed the children.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-12-31
BASKET BALL GAME
Richfield Team Puts Up Game
Fight But Loses

The Richfield basket ball team made
its first trip to another town last Sat
urdsy. night They had game sched-
uled with Shoshone but some Of the
boys thought it was too soon after
Christmas, but nevertheless, after some
difficulty in rounding them all up they
proceeded to the county seat. They
lost the game. the score being 23 to
1s in favor Of Shoshone. They are not
in the least and will have
a return game somewhere near the
9th of January. when the Shoshone
team will come to Richfield. The boys
made good showing for the amount Of
practice they have had. and with an
other week or so Of practice should be
able to hold their own, If not win the
game.