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Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
THE BIG STATE FAIR
Gates to Open Labor Day With
List Of Features
EXHIBIT LARGER THAN EVER

Labor Day, always holiday, will be
gala day for the State, marking as it
does the opening of the Delaware State
Fair at Wawaset Park, Wilmington.
The advance plans for the 1914 fan in
sure the visitors of the biggest event
of the kind the State has ever known.
Even at this early day the mercantile
display in the grandstand exceeds any
former display. The midway has as
sumed definite and interesting shape
and the list of free vaudeville attrac-
tions to be given in front of the grand
stand includes a European novelty of
some renown, donkey, pony and dog
circus, some trick clowns, who are al
always funny and can entertain the
grownups as we'll as the children and
feature act that promises to be one of
the most thrilling acts Delaware has
ever seen. There will be a man to
sing with the band again this year as
the music last year was one of the very
popular features.
The exhibition portion of the fair
will be larger than ever, the increased
premiums in that section giving more
of an incentive to those who will exhi-
bit than heretofore. The special pre-
MUM fund set aside for the exclusive
use of each county and the broader
classifcations insure big entry list.
Several new features in the horse sec
tion have been arranged, prominent
among which if the showing of com
mercial teams and coach horses on
Monday'afternoon. The horse show of
last year. will be enlarged and classes
will be shown each afternoon. Special
provisions will be made for the comfort
of fair visitors and the Fair Associa-
ton hopes to welcome the entire State
of Delaware during it dates, September
T to II inclusive. Premium lists have
been sent out but others may be had for
the asking, by applying to the secre-
tary, Samel H. Wilson, Jr., No. l.
West Fifth street, Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
WOOd--Ahern Wedding

A pretty wedding took place at As
bury M. E. Church, Millington, Md,
last Saturday evening when Miss Lura
Ahern, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
P. Ahern was married to Phillip H.
Wood, Jr., of Wilmington. The bride
was given in marriage by her father,
and her sister Miss Clara Ahern, was
maid of honor. The bridesmaid were
the Misses Ruby and Marguerite Ahern
sisters of the bride, and Miss Blanche
Powers, of Millington, Nd. The
groom's best man was William Foote
Griffith of New York City. The ushers
included Frank Tyndale and Willard
Springer, of Wilmington; Howard Wess
of Dover; and Wethered Carroll of
Baltimore Herberta Aldrich, of New
York City, and Helen Tyler, of Boston,
acted as flower girls. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wood will reside in Wilmington and
will be at home after May 20 at 914
jefferson street.
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St. Annes' Church Notes

May 3rd. The Third Sunday after
Easter.
Holy Communion and Sermon at TO-
80 A. M.
Sunday School at 11.45 A. M.
Evening Prayer and Address at 7.SO
P. M.
Service on Wednesday evening at
7. 80 P. M
Mr.. L. E. Hutchinson member of the
Trinity Episcopal Church Choir, Tren-
ton, N. j., will sing in St. Annes'
Church Choir on Sunday morning.
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Fire at Bear Station

The cannery of ]. T. Cough at Bear
Station, about two miles from New
Castle, was burned to the ground early
Wednesday morning, amounting to a
loss estimated at $4,000. The cannery
is located next to Mr.. Coughs store.
This building was saved. The origin
of the blaze is unknown. Many rural
residents of the surrounding district
hurried to the fire. A. fire brigade,
augmented by the New Castle company
of fremen, kept the flames from spread
ing.
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Marion H. Clark to be Here

Marion Hertha Clark. of New York
City, will give monologue the play
''The Regeneration of Aunt Mary" in
the Opera House, Middletown, on Fri
day evening, May 18th at 8 o'clock.
This play stands four test-simplicity,
sincerity, truthfulness and human char
acters. Served with a wholesome
laugh add one Of the best comedy sue
cesses Of the day. Do not fail to hear
Miss Clark The proceeds win be for
the benefit Of Forest Presbyterian
Church. Reserved seats s5 cents. Cen
eral admission, 25 cents. Tickets are
o. sals at Letherbury Hardware
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
TOWNSEND

Mr.. Jacobs, of Aberdeen, Md, is
visiting his sister Mrs. Clarence Green
wood.
Miss Margaret Dunn, of Smyrna,
spent Sunday with Miss Marion Rey-
nolds.
Frank Lattomus and wife, of Mont
chanin, spent Sunday with Oliver
Foraker and wife.
Mrs. John Beau .hamp, of Perryville,
is the guest of her daughter Mrs. W.
H. Reynolds.
Mrs. Bennett has returned home to
Kennedyville, Md, after spending sew
eral days as the guest Of Mrs. George
M. D. Hart.
]. Reynolds Hodgson has been ap-
pointed salesman in this vicinity for
John Wanamaker Philadelphia, for
Pianos and Victrolss.
Frank H. Lattomus formerly of this
town and now of Christiana hundred
has announced his candidacy for the cor
onership of the county. Mr.. Lattomns
has host of friends who are working
for his election.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reynolds gave
their daughter Miss Marion party last
Saturday evening, in honor of her eigh-
teenth birthday. The home was beau
tifully decorated and large number Of
her young friends were present al,
though the weather was unfavorable
The evening was spent ID dancing, anC
the young lady received many beauti-
fpl Gifts.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
New Century Club

Mrs. Frederick Snyder, of Newport,
was visitor at the New Century. Club
on Tuesday and gave talk on Canning
and preserving, giving the ladies a
taste of her good things.
The progr N for next Tuesday viii be.
Annual meetihg 2 P NJ. Executive
Board; 2 30 F. N. Business meeting, =
Written reports of chairmen Of stand
ing committees Election of officers fol
the coming year
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LOCAL NEWS

Garden Seed in bulk, at
EVANS FEED STORE.
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
J. c. GREEN.
Single Comb Black Minorca eggs
$1.O0 per setting of Is.
John Smith, Middletown, Del.
HIDES WANTED-The highest cash
prices paid for horse and COW hides.
w. C. JONES.
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
anteed free from dirt.
Phones 5 and 48
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
, Japanese Mating Rugs, 2 yards long
one yard wide, at 45c. I am also Civ
ing with each rug sold one 25e bottle of
Liquid Vaneer.
w. J. WILSON.
After Octobet first the Library hours
will be: Tuesday, 32O to 5 P. NJ;
Friday, to $50 P. NJ; Saturday, to
5P. NJ. On Tuesday evening, the Ii
brary will be open for school children
exclusively.
Rockford Cantaloupe seed. A pure
strain of the famous Rockyford ami
Melted Rock MELONS. One acre pro-
duced 1910 baskets in 1913 Price, 81 40
per pound, postpaid.
PHILIP SHORT, Georgetown, Del.
Unclaimed Letters The following list
of Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Post Office, for week ending April Both:
Miss Daisy, Washington, Mrs. Liddie
Wilson, Mr.. Tom Bevile, Grant Simp-
son ~ Charlie Young, Robert Robin
son (2), Miss May Scott.
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 sample
of these potatoes and they are now at
my office for your inspection.
S. 3. FOARD.
The Summit people gave the pastor
Rev. A. Burke rousing reception on
Tuesday night, April 81, one long 20 be
remembered not for the many good
things left to brighten the parsonage
such as sugar, coffee, potatoes, dour,
meal, canned good, etc., but for the
loyal and genuine christian hearts that
represented the great gathering. This
church gave US one of the greatest sur
prises of our ministry.
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CLEANUP WEEK !

To clean town and keep it clean is possible only
when every does their duty.
Garbage-All garbage collecting about the home
should oe kept in closed receptaces.
Fies-Kll all the flies you can fly killed now is
equal to killing thousand later
The Town Commissioners and the New Century Club
operating with the Board of Health have designated
the two weeks, beginning with April 27th clean
up period and urgently request all the citizens of
this town to help in making Middletown of the
ceanest and ne test towns the Peninsula, not only
the eye, but what is better, the preservation of
health and happiness.
Notice is hereby given to all property owners aud
tenants that beginning Monday April 9th, and con-
tinung TO May 11th, general cleanup be made
of all yards, cellars. manure, outhouses etc. After
May 11th he Board of Health will make inspection
of he town and all property and tenants who
have failed t, comply with the order of The Board of
Health, will be dealt with according to The law.
This is a final demand for clean town.
By order of the
BOARD OF HEALTH
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
PIeasanton-Redgrave Wedding

Miss Lena H. Pleasanton and Mr..
Roe S. Redgrave were married on
Tuesday morning at the home Of the
brides mother Mrs. M A. Pleasanton,
on Main street The ceremony was
performed By the Rev H. Moore
pastor Of the FOREST Presbyterian
Church. Only the naeInsefs Of the i'm
mediate families Of the Eide and geoem
were present Mr. and Mrs RedgraVs
will make their home Oh Main street
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
Eggs From Oregon

Mr.. w. w. Freeman the local barber
received last week from his son William
w. Freeman, Jr., who lives in Portland,
Oregon. Il Denny (China) Pheasant
eggs. Mr.. Freeman has set the eggs
under one Of his hens, and hopes to
hatch and raise some Of these hand
some BIRDS
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
WOODLAND SCHOOL

The following pupils are on the roll
of honor for the month of April: 5th
Grade-Edna Armstrong. Sd Grade
Francis Crawford. 1st Grade-Grace
VanDyke, Grace Bredemier, Price
Crawford.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
HONOR ROLLS
TOWNSEND PUBLIC SCHOOL

The following named pupils deserve
special commentator for the month of
April:
10th Grade-Mary Daniels, Maryland
Porter, Dallas Hart.
9th Grade-Mildred Daniels, Ruth
Reynolds, Elizabeth Richardson.
8th Grade-Reba Rittenhouse.
7th Grade-Karlene Hart, Leilah
Money, Gladys Pollitt, Irving Hart,
Jack Lyman, Milton Graves, Corinne
Outten.
9Th Grade-Helen Pritchard, Mabel
Harman, Thressa Wilson, Edward
Graves, Rebecca BrambIe, Elsie Powell
Clara Shockley, Zeta Outten.
9TH Grade-Noble Naylor.
4th Grade-Elsie Landon.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND GO

MISS IQa v. 1OWeH ID III Ill OoNCAASN
with pneumonia.
Miss Lena Weber was in Wilmington
part of last week.
Miss Ada NJ. Scott was Wilmington
visitor last Sunday.
Miss May McFaul spent Sunday with
her parents at Hockessin.
Mr.. D. P. Keith spent Wednesday
with her mother in Dover.
Mrs. Davidson, of Iobbs Ferry, N.
Y, is visiting Mrs. J. G. Sites.
Mrs. Lloyd Bragdon, of New York,
has been visiting relatives here.
Miss Belle Appleton, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting Mrs. T. E. Hurn.
Mrs. Warren Combs is at Glendale
for a stay with her mother Mrs. Reed.
Mrs. L. E. Cullen is visiting her
daughter Mrs. W. T. Moore at Milford.
Mrs. Virginia Culbertson, of Viii
mington, visited relatives in town last
week.
Mrs. William H. Moore, Of West
Chester, Pa, is the guest of friends
in town.
Mrs. Raymond C. Jones, of Whining
ton, is visiting her sister Mrs. John
Mcclure.
Mrs. Edward Woodworth, of Will
mington, spent this week with Mrs. J.
C. Alston.
DR.. and Mrs. Vaughan S. Collins, of
Wilmington, spent Wednesday with
friends in town.
Miss Rose Rutberg, of Philadelphia,
spent several days last week with Miss
Leah Berkman.
Miss Alberta Cochran is spending
two weeks with Mrs. Joseph Mendin-
hall in Wilmington.
Miss Louise Echenhofer has returned
home after stay of several months
with relatives in Texas.
Mrs. William Holmes and son William
of Pittsburg, Pa, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Doolittle near town.
Mrs. William Holmes, Mrs. A. D.
Doolittle and daughter Miss Bessie
spent Thursday in Wilmington.
Mrs. C. ]. Freeman has returned
home after visit with her mother
Mrs. Markley in Philadelphia.
Miss Elsie Jones who is undergoing
treatment in Wilmington spent Sunday
with her mother Mrs. Maria Jones.
Mrs. D. P. Keith has returned home
after pleasant visit with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Joseph C. Griffith, of Chicago,
III.
Mrs. Harry Kelly and son Price, of
Harrisburg, Pa, are visiting her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Price near
town.
Mrs. and Mrs. John Hudson, of
Smyrna, were recent visitors with their
daughter Mrs. H. D. Howell and
family.
Mrs. E. D. Hearne has returned to
Washington, D. c., after stay with
her sister Miss Mollie Wilson and other
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George V. Peverley
have been the guests of their son Mr..
G. C. Peverley and family at Mechan-
icsville, Md.
Miss Ada Lockwood has returned to
Middletown after spending several
months with friends in New York and
Philadelphia.
Mrs. S. E. Houston, Miss Myrtle
Houston and Miss Mary Gootee are ex-
pected home in a few days, after spend
ing the winter with Mrs. Houston's s
daughter Mrs. ]. M. Naudain and
family in Baltimore, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02
MILL LANE SCHOOL

The following pupils are on the roll
of honor for the month of April: Sixth
Grade-Richard Cochran. Fourth Grade
Edith Cochran, Elizabeth Shallcross.
Third Grade-Annie Hastings. Primary
Catherine Hastings.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-02

THE - 800 psF Ysar
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1914-05-05
Butcher Solved Problem.

One hundred years ago the pleni-
potentiaries of the allied nations were
comforting on the future of Europe
after the overthrow of Napoleon,
which now seemed inevitable. The in
vasion of France, which was the first
great task undertaken by the allies,
had been accomplished, and there now
remained only the march upon Paris.
So far the coalition had accomplished
its work well. But at this point the
jealousies OF the allied nations began
to come to the surface. The most of
the plenipotentiaries favored pushing
on to Paris without delay. But the
Austrians were not eager to hasten the
advance of the armies and thus in
sure the triumph of Russia and the
passionate vengeance of the Prussians.
At this juncture Marshal Butcher
solved the problem by boldly continu-
ing his advance On the French capital
without waiting for the plenipoten-
tiaries to agree.
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is DoWRY TO COME BAcK7
Some Indications That There Is to Be
a Return to This Very
Old Custom.

A woman of New Jersey has died
and In her will left dowry to young
women about to be married, DOVER
less. The dowry cansists Of 5000.
In our great-grandmother's day it
was customary for all brides to have
dowries. The bride had a chest of
linen apparel and housekeeping things
In linen of her own wearing and sew
ing. No young man married a DOVER
less bride. If she had no lands. she
at least had the thrift though mani
tested in the work of her own hands,
and with which to sanctify the home.
She had no ribbon bows on her I'M
derwear, no in-and-out baby ribbon or
anything that would not wash and
iron. The thought was all different.
That was the time when dress mate
rails were esteemed because they
were all wool, yard wide, and would
wash It's all quite different nova
days.
The New Jersey woman willed 5000
dowries to all Jewish girls who apply
for the next ten years. This may re-
suit In the dowry fad as an induce
ment to young men toward matri-
mony. The dowry is a demonstration
of thrift. 1t is encouraging.
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HASN'T SLEPT FOR A YEAR
But He Works Every Day, Is tho Story
Told by Laborer Of
Duquesne.

Duquesne is the home of what Is al
legged to be another freak of natures
WORKING man who is said to have
been without sleep for more than a
year, and yet works every day, relates
the Pittsburgh Dispatch. This wonder,
Mike" Toulouse, twenty-six years
old, says he has been In four hospitals,
two health resorts and under the care
of many different physicians, all of
whom failed to discover the cause of
his ailment Most Of them attribute
1t to excessive worry, which had af-
fected his stomach and in turn his
brain, according to Toulouse.
Mike" says that he had always
been strong and healthy, working In
Duquesne mill. He says that more
than a year ago he was given drink
of liquor. which Immediately sickened
him. This sickness recurs frequently.
He says that he has not slept since
that time, although he has tried every
thing from the hardest work to the
strongest medicine. He goes to bed.
but cannot sleep.
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unaeeustomed Compliment.

A refreshing little incident of roy
atty without its crown was reported
recently in the New York Tribune.
Accompanied only by his dog, the
old King of Wurttemberg takes many
long walks along the shores of Lake
Constance during the summer Re-
Gently he crossed in little tourist
steamer to Rorschach, on the Swiss
shore. AS a simple traveller he enter
ed restaurant, and ordered a sand
witch.
you have a beautiful dog there"
remarked the waitress
Eyes, more beautiful than l am" the
king replied.
THAT is true" said the girl. simply!
"and certainly he is far younger"
you are perfectly right
When he had eaten the sandwich,
the king departed, leaving gold piece
on the table. The girl ran after him,
to say that he had forgotten his
change
"Oh. no." the king said, you are to
keep the gold piece as a remembrance
of the King of Wurttemberg, to whom
you have paid the unaccustomed COM
pliment of sincerity youths Com
panion.
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ENDS UP MUCH THE SAME
Really Seems Little Difference Wheth-
er Queens or Actresses Make
Prevailing Fashion.

There is good deal of talk now
adays about the influence of the stage
on clothes. Perhaps in this demo-
cratic age we must have some substi-
tute for the courts of old, where
clothes-loving queens inaugurated the
styles. Even in the countries where
there are queens the queens have
much to do besides think about clothes,
Some of them dress faultlessly and
care much about clothes. Don't the
big dressmakers' bills which Queen
Victoria of Spain pays show that she
has taste for clothes? But even she
follows where others lead, SO far as
fashions are concerned. And most of
the royal ladies of Europe are far
more interested in some pet charity
than they are in their clothes.
In the old days, however, the situa-
ton was different. 1t was the queens
and the other women of the courts
who set the styles. An entry in Pepy's
diary for 1856. four years after the
king, Charles H., had married Gather
inc of Braganza, makes us think that
the result is about the same, whether
queens or actresses set the fashion. It
reads:
They talk that the queen hath a
great mind to have the feet seen,
which she loves nightly" Pepys him
self, as he admits, liked the long
trains then In vogue. But the shorter
skirts won out for the time.
How like the struggle between the
long and the short skirt today-and
the skirt cut so that the feet are seen
wins out now as then.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1914-05-05
WORKED FOR COVETED CAR
Boys Had Sense Enough to See Fs-
Tiers Position, and the Result
Was Good.

A farmer was considerably in debt;
was safe to be. he boys were good,
Woodworking, thoughtless, fun-loving
boys-just the natural sort. They
prayerfully besought their father to
buy a motor car. This he did not
think he could afford The boys re-
sented his seeming stinginess. Then
the man had an inspiration, relates
the Breeders Gazette.
The oldest boy was set to keeping
an account of the farm operations
expense and income. They credited
the place with all that they ought;
they charged to real estate" bitches
and limestone spread; they tnven-
toried at the beginning of the year.
Then with the balance sheet before
them they made an intelligent analy-
sis Of their position.
They had not yet reached the point
where they could afford the car-the
boys themselves decided that-but
they were coming out from under the
debt. They had proof that this ven
ture was profitable and that they saw
where wise expenditure for fertilization
or for shelter would add to gains.
Like good business partners they laid
their plans and went on with their
work. more interested than ever. since
now the farming was game at which
they could shllfully play and hope
for winnings
Then this same farmer told his boys
they should have the car as soon as
they asked for it. The sons, knowing
all about the conditions, replied that
they hoped to be ready for it in two
years.
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SHE BORROWED A START
Prosperous Modiste Knew How to
Make Clothes, but That's Not
Secret of Her First Success.

How one dressmaker got her start
In New York is the pet story of the
woman who started her.
She rented two rooms on the first
floor of a Ninety-fifth street house."
the woman said. 81 occupied the floor
above. l had seen her sign in the win
dow for several weeks before | saw
her. One day l met her in the hall.
Two days later she called at my
fat
I'm In an awful pickle, she said,
and am going to ask you to help me
out. There are two ladies downstairs
who want some dresses made, but be-
fore they give me the order they want
to see some of my work With the ex-
ception Of my own clothes-and you
cauld pack all of them into bandbox
i have nothing to show them | find
1t very hard to drum up trade here.
haven't had customer since | moved
into this house, and l will lose those
two women IL l cannot make the raise
of few nice gowns to show them as
samples. | have seen you go out sew
eral times in lovely dresses Would
you mind letting me have them for
few minutes? l will return them as
soon as the women go away
THE pure nerve of the girl stagger-
ed me.
But you didn't make my dresses
l said. They were made by a dress
maker, who runs a very fashionable
shop
So supposed said my neigh
Dor. Are they marked with her
name?
No. said l, that woman's style
is her trademark, and l ought not
give another the benefit of it.
The girl stood just there and look
ed at me, and the pitiful dropping of
her eyes and mouth appealed to me
more effectually than any words The
upshot of the matter was l loaned
her five of my newest best gowns.
Naturally the callers were delighted
with them, and gave the girl large
order for summer clothes l worried
myself sick over the affair.
What will you do said, if you
turn out poorly made garments? How
will you square yourself?
shall not need to square myself
she said confidently.
And she did not need to. Her work,
instead Of being botchy as l had ex-
pected it to be, was beautiful All
she needed was an introduction, and
after she got that, through gowns
made by fashionable dressmaker,
her reputation and good income
were easily made"