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Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Drowned in Sassafras River

Howard Nickerson, a young farmer,
was drowned Saturday afternoon in the
Sassafras river near Earleville, at the
farm of Alexander Wilson. He had
gone to take swim, and the tenant of
the farm, alarmed at his prolonged alb
sence, went to the river and found his
olothing in the boat nearby, but no trace
of the young man.
The water at this point is very shall
low near the shore, but is very deep a
few feet away. Nickerson was not
an expert swimmer, and it is supposed
he got into the deep water before he
knew. The body was recovered al
noon Sunday. Nickerson was 26 years
of age and was unmarried, living with
his brother, Edward Nickerson. His
father, William Nickerson, lives il
Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Drowned in Smyrna Creek

While in the water with several
companions, Sunday, William Williams
colored, aged "a years was drowned.
Williams resided about four miles from
Smyrna and went to the old Smyrna
Creek for bath and stepped in a deep
hole and was carried out by the under
current and as he could not swim, was
drowned. His body was recovered and
taken to the undertaking estat lishment
of w. A. FAIRIES and son, in Smyrna,
and Coroner Donovan held an inquest
Monday morning the verdict being
accidental drowning, as there were no
marks of violence on his body.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
HuckIeberry Season On

the poor mans crop, that is never
planted, but always reaped, is now at
its height, and is bringing thousands of
dollars into the pockets of poor families
of lower Delaware. 1t is huckleberries
that they are picking and many
families have driven down in wagons
and camped on the edge of the Cypress
Swamp, near Gumboro, where the best
huckleberries grow. Two kinds are in
demand, the swamp berry and the up
land berry, the swamp berry being
much more plentiful and easier to pick.
On many of the bushes they hang in
clusters and a sweep of the hand will
reap pint of berries.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Enforcing Child Labor Law

State Child Labor Inspector Charles
Grantland, of Wilmington, was IN Sea-
ford on Saturday and visited number
of establishments where children are
employed, and finding conditions con-
trary to the provisions of the Child
Labor law, he ordered that the children
be sent home.
The law is a very unpopular one in
this section of the State, and already
there is movement to have the next
session of the Legislature either amend
or repeal it. In one case discovered at
Seaford the parents claimed they were
labor each week, but the inspector in
sisted upon the enforcement of the law.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
VIII FIJI St. PauI's Pulpit

Rev. r. Irving Watkins of Middle
town, N. Y, will fill the pulpit in St.
Pauls M. E. Church next Sunday at
both the morning and evening services.
If the weather is favorable the euenlng
service will be held on Corbit's Park at
6.30.P.M. The Rev. Watkins is one of
the noted ministers of the New York
Conference, and was the minister in
charge of St. Paul's church from 1893
to 1895.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT CONE AND GO

AAAODL AAAAA (OMA AANO w
Miss Ada Scott is visiting in Kenton.
Miss Anna Benny is staying at Bow
ers Beach.
Mr.. Houston Naudain, of Baltimore,
spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. w. E. Lee spent this week with
relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Louisa Crawford, of Warwick.
is the guest of Miss Mary Merritt.
Mrs. j. F. Deakyne is visiting rela-
tives at Still Pond and Easton, Md.
Miss Prudence Lewis is spending this
month with friends in London, Canada.
Mr.. A. Fogel, wife and daughter, are
spending several weeks at Atlantic
City.
Miss Lealah Savin, of Wilmington, is
the guest of her cousin Miss Helen
Hall.
Miss Mary johnson, of Clayton, is
visiting her aunt Mrs. P. L. McWhor-
ter.
Miss Elizabeth Fookes, of Wilmington
spent several days this week with Mrs.
Rosa Evans.
Our Mr.. w. T. Eliason and several
friends spend part of this week at
Augustine Beach.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Stewart and
little son are spending this week at
Pennsgrove, N. j.
Miss Helen Bradley, of Wilmington,
is the guest of her grandparents Mr..
and Mrs. A. T. Bradley.
Miss Rose Rutberg and Miss Kate
Pinsky, of Philadelphia, are guests of
Miss Leah Berkman.
Miss Anna Vandegrift, of German
town, Pa, spent Wednesday wirh Mrs
w. E. Lee.
Mrs. Mary Hampton and sister Miss
Alice " aters, spent last week in Allan
tic City.
Mrs. Howard Davis and son Carleton
is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Nc
Glenn, in Anglesea, N. j.
Mrs. Fannie Stewart, of Philadelphia
spent part of this week with her cousin
Mrs. William E. Dixon.
Miss Lillian Summers, of Dover, and
Mr.. Eugene Cochran. of Baltimore, are
guests of Misses Edith and Orah Spry.
Mrs. Paul Gillis and Miss Ossle Gillis
of Wilmington, spent part of this week
with her daughter Mrs. j, j. Northrup
Mrs. j. R. Brown and little grand
aughter Evelyn Brown, are visiting
er sister Mrs. j ames Fehner, at Sharon
Hill, Pa.
Rev. and Mrs. j. M. Arters, of Rum
ford Falls, Maine, are spending some
time with his parents Rev. and Mrs
j. A. Arters.
Mrs. A. NJ. Chamberlain, daughter
) Mildred Vaughan and son Henry, o.
Atlantic City, are spending some time
In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Alice and daugh
ter Edith, of New Berne, N. c., ar,
spending some time with his parent
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Alice.
Mrs. Virginia Massey, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank B. Massey, Mrs. j. C. Masse.
and Miss Molie Hance motored iron
Wilmington on Saturday, and wer
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Massey.
: DIR. Clara Moore. of Denver, Colo.
e has been taking her professional vaca
= ton visiting her mother Mrs. William
r M. Moore, of this town, and her sste
: Mrs. Sylvia Wendell, of West Chester
J. The Doctor looks we'll and is enthusiast
over the West, and especially, Denve
City where she is enjoying a fine praC
tice.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Drowned On Sunday Outing

Irwin Mccall, aged 81 years, of Ninth
and Poplar streets, and Ruth Craig, of
854 Poplar street, Wilmington We're
drowned on Sunday at Fenton's Beach,
opposite Wilmington. Mccall, Miss
Craig, John j. Murphy, of Wilkes Barre
Pa, Miss Helen Dougherty, of Will
uington, and another young woman
were in a rowboat which the swell of
two launches capsized. Mccall who
could not swim, tried to help Miss Craig
and both sank together. Murphy man.
aged to get Miss Dougherty and the
other young woman ashore.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Will Bar Cycles

Use of bicycles or motorcycles in the
rural delivery service is prohibited by
an order issued last week byPostmaster
General Burleson, effective January 1,
1916. Mr.. Burleson holds that vehicles
of these types do not have the carrying
capacity needed for the parcel post
service and do not afford necessary
protection for the mails in bad weather.
1t is estimated that the order will
affect about 5000 carriers who now
use the bicycle or motorcycle to cover
their routes.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Carry Away Loot in Wagon

DOVER, Del, August 5.-The general
merchandise store of P. W.. Jenkins, at
Woodside, was broken into Tuesday
night, and practically the entire stock
valued at $500, was stolen. The thieves
gained an entrance to the back of the
store while the storm ragged and were
not heard. The thieves must have car
ried their loot away in team, as the
amount of goods stolen could not pos
sibly have been taken away by one OF
more without the aid of wagon. De-
tective Murphey is making an investi-
cation.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Cecil County Farmer Missing

Residents of the Fair Hill section,
Cecil county, Maryland, are mystified
over the disappearance of Algernon
Quein aged 35 years, farmer of that
locality, who has been missing since
Thursday, July 22d. Family and friends
fear he may have committed suicide,
having become affected by the heat. On
Sunday workmen from the Providence
Mills searched the nearby woods and the
waters of Little Elk Creek. but could
find no trace of him.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Cucumbers Instead of CantaIOupes

To stimulate their interest in agri-
culture James FARRELL, of near Middle
town, gave his two sons the use of an
acre of land. The young men had read
of the large returns several people had
received from the cultivation of canta-
loupes, and decided to plant the acre of
ground in them. The ground was care
fully prepared and the planting done
according to the latest methods, and
prospects looked fine for large crop.
But after the seeds began to grow it
was discovered that the scotsman has
sold them cucumber seed instead of
cantaloupe seed, and now it may be
necessary for some one to start pickle
factory to market the product of thi:
one acre of cucumbers.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Pardon Petition Goes Over

DOVER, Del, Aug 5.-Because OF
the absence of Chanbellor Charles M.
Curtis, the Board of Pardons today
postponed hearing on the pardon appli-
cation for Mrs. Mary A Powell unit
the board meeting in September. TIL,
members of the board present today
desired full nesting of the board t.
consider the case.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Ten Days Camping Party

The following young ladies and gentle
men left Wednesday morning for their
annual ten days outing at Bay View
Beach, on the Delaware. Chaperon Mrs.
w. Lee Pennington; Misses Isabelle
and Marion Griffith Emma and Made
line Pennington; Messrs. James Car
penter, Jr., John Hukill, Frank Rich
ards and Benjamin Gibbs. They are
anticipating a royal good time with
favorable weather.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07

The New Century Club of Middletown
has awarded the contract for building a
club house, on the lot presented by Mrs.
George F. Brady, to James w. Johns,
work to begin at once. Monday, August
9th, the architect, j. Fletcher Street, of
Philadelphia, will be in town to lay out
the building. Cost, $3.50.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Bethesda Church Notes

August 8th, $50 A. M. Brotherhood
Devotional Meeting.
1890 A. M.-Preaching by Rev. j.
M. Arters, of Rumford Falls, Maine.
He is a strong preacher and should
have large audience.
11.30 A. NJ. to H. 15 P. M. Sunday
School, both Senior and Junior Depart
ments.
There will be no evening service.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07
Broke Her ANN

Mrs. George W. Bolten who resides
on the Derrickson farm, near Murphy s
Mill met with painful accident We'd
nesday afternoon, when she fell from
the porch and fractured her arm.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07

THE TRANSCRIPT $1.OO per Year.
Middletown transcript., 1915-08-07

THE TRANSCRIPT $l.oo F year
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-30
Educational Column


These are busy days at the
school especially with the eighth
grade pupils. They stood the
state examination very well in.
deed all things considered. OF
course they have a few little
things to bring mp, but there is
no doubt they will do this to the
satisfaction of the state board,
ard if everything works out as
we hope our graduation eXer
cises will occur on the evening oil
May 20th. Beside the produc.
ton of our graduates We hope to
h ave good music and other enter.
tanning features. Columbus
always has been good about
recognizing all educational mat
ters and we are trusting that
it will consider this the event of
the season in the line of school
work, for some faithful work has
been done by our pupils during
the term.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-30

A large number Of the farm
ers complied with our request to
furnish us a list of their crops
but we lind that many of them
do not know positively yet
and have agreed to give us the
list later. We want to get a list
from the rest Of the farmers as
soon as possible.
Two lots, four room bungalow
value $1,000, for accomplishment
near Columbus.---S. Pinkstur,
HighgrOVe, Calf. tip
Jersey bull service at the
Bailey well, 23 miles south of
TOWN.. @. j. Quasi. 4tp
For Sale:-W Wagon and team
and mower and rake. Mrs j.
p. Mack. If
Window glass at Erost's Hard.
w,re d Furniture store. If
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-30
Opportunity To Buy -Four Lots

The lots in the Rice Addition are
being rapidly closed out. OF the
remaining few we have some ex.
cellent bargains. This is one of
them -Four lots on a corner tor S2s
per lut; only $50 cash deposit and
$40 per month. Come and look
them over-they won't last long.
b. M. Reed, Agt.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-30
Personals and Locals

J. s Anderson went down to
III Paso Sunday on "A business
trip. He expects to bring back
with him a team of large draft
horses.
The first Friday in MAY under
the auspices of the NJ. h. church
an lnchelada Supper will be serv.
ed. All homemade. This will
be "A treat. Watch the paper for
further notice.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-30
Whole Family Benefited
By Wonderful Remedy

There are many little things to
annoy US, under present conditions
Of lie. The hurry, hard work,
noise and strain all tell on us and
tend to provoke and
%irritability. We are frequently so
worn out we can neither eat, sleep
nor work with any comfort. We
are out OF line with ourselves and
others as well.
A good thing to do under such
circumstances is to take something
like
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-30
DR.. Miles Anti-P Pain Pills

to relieve the strain on the nerves.
Mrs. J. B. Hartsheld, 81 Plum ST.,
Atlanta Ga, writes:
II have on several occasions been
vastly relieved by the use Of your med
icines, especially the Anti-Pain Pills,
which I keep constantly on hand for
the use % myaclf, husband and two
sons. Nothing In the world equals them
as a headache remedy. often | am
enabled by the use OF one or two of
h Pills to continue my housework
when otherwise l would be in bed. Ny
husband Joins me in my praise OF the
Anti Pain Pills and Nervine."
DIR. Miles Anti Pain Pills
are relied upon to relieve pain.
aud ~irritability in thou
sands Of households. OF proven
merit after twenty years use, you
can have no reason for being longer
without them. .,
A. all Druggists. rs doses rs cents.
MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhsrt. IND.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

Lot of Plain Silk for lamp shades over
curtains book 3Oc leader Thursday PIC yard
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

MerceriZed Marquete ivory henstitched
with Pinch linen lace edge 2 Yards long and yey s
our popular price s225 pair Thursday at ST @
pair - ~A'OO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23
Hardy Ferns at
lOc Each

A LARGE shipment of
~ hardy Boston and AS
paragus Ferns has arrived
and will be on sale to-day.
They are in fine condition,
have a ball of earth around
the roots and as this is just
the right time for trans
planting them, they should
do well with a reasonable
amount of care. Take your choice
of either the Boston or AS 10o
paragus Ferns at, each. .. AVN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23
COUNTY COURT
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Licenses.
Frederick &. Duerr ana Susie r.
Conley. both OF Wheeling.
Oscar $. Burton. Warwood and I'm
ma /. Bunny. Of RIVERSIDE. o.
James Phillips Key. o.. and Jane
Riggs Cross, OF Jacobsburg. o.
LOrenza Day Of Carrolton. o.. and
Cora Broadway. Of this city.
EttOre Spalveri and Lula Gardner
both Of Pittsburgh. Pa.
Walter Gray and Anna Moore both
OF this city
Charles Moore Of this city. and Ida
Postlethwait. OF New Martinsvllle.
Deeds
james 1russell 10 Frank 49, Grin
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23
Deeds Of Trust
TO SUPPORT CHILD
War~oo5 Man Held, Placed Under
Bond BY Justice cariqsn TO
Care for Daughter.

VIII L0ckman Of Warwood. charged
with non support Of his minor child
Ethel vas given hearing yesterday
afternoon before Squire Corirgan and
was put under bond 10 support the
child
Fof the past seven months. the child
has been supported by the Day Nurs-
cry and 10 was not until recently that
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23
ODD ACTION
Starts This Morning In Part Two Of
the Circuit Court Before
Judge HerVey.

Judge r. G.. Hervey will preside this
morning over one OF the oldest legal
actions that ever ben tried In the cir
cult court. Charles v Lopreste. ad-
ministrator for the estate OF Frank
Lopreste. his father. is bringing suit
against Salvatore Purpura for the kill
ing 81 the older LOpreste.
When arraigned for trial Purpura
was adjudged insane. and was sent to
the insane asylum at Weston. where
he Is still detained His interests will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

eLocated convenient to the Ready-to-Wear De
partment--on the Third floor, Market street, wit
wide open spaces and splendid light.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23
ANOTHER MURDER
TRIAL ON TODAY
FRANK kRAZANIK TO ANSWER
FOR DEATH OF MIKE SkADoS.
Alleged Crime Took Place in Elm
Grove Four Years Ago-Many
Witnesses Sun1moned.

The trial of Frank Krazanik. who
II charged with the murder of Mike
Skados during a quarrel four years
ago. goes on trial in Criminal Court
THIS morning TO answer the charge.
one hundred extra talesmen have
been summoned for jury duty and will
report 10 Judge Robinson today. II
Is expected that considerable trouble
viii be experienced in getting the
jury owing to the apparent prevalent
prejudice against capital punishment.
Attorney Charles Smith viii appear
for the defendant in his fight for his
life, and IL IS understood that he will
endeavor 10 prove that he acted in
self-defense. Practically all of the
witnesses have been gathered togeth-
er although a lapse of four years has
taken place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

YardWde MORE Skona coors all the
shades and a SOC grade Thursday at 39c yard.
Plain MORE Skona Drapey with very borders quail
ity Thursday 47c yard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

give will welcome you--and earnestly believe that
you will find this store to be an authoritive source
OF fashion in Hats, as you have in other wares.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

be taken care Of today by former Sen
atOr J. b. Sommerville. while Hon J..
y. Handlan and George r. Knote ap-
pear for the plalntin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23
TO SETTLE ESTATE
Judge Hervey Enters order Appointing
Special Commissioner IN
Administrators Case.

Judge Hervey entered an order yes
terday In the case OF Albert T. Rust,
administrator for the estate OF Walter
c. Craft vs.. Mary l.. Craft. ct al, ap-
pointing Attorney George +. Boyd spe-
clal commissioner to settle the estate.
The order further directs that s. A.
Williams be appointed guardian ad
Item for Frank +. Craft
In the order IL further directs thai
the commissioner shall determine the
amount Of the estate OF the decedent.
debts. owed. arranging for settlement
.ot same. and other matters pertaining
especially to the estate. and make a
report TO court. Mr. Graft. before
death, resided Al Triadelphia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

eThe assembling of the wares has been goi
steadily forward in the hands of efficient a
knowing people that are now in charge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

Humane Officer Sheldon Joseph was
called into the case. After investiga-
tion, MIR. Joseph found that the father
had been working and had no excuse
Tor not supporting the child. Mr.
Joseph had the man arrested and ap-
peared against him in the trial.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23
Just the Thing Tor a bilious AttaeI

Just the Thing for a Bilious Attack.
A man Is about as sick as he ever
gets when he has a bad bilious attack,
and u has surprised many a man TO
find that by taking Chamberlain's Tab
lets as directed he was as we'll a.
ever two days later. and that he had
an appetite like a hired man. Cham
bcrlain's Tablets invigorate the stom-
ach an dcnable Il to perform rs func-
tons naturally. they also regulate the
bowels. As an agreeable laxative they
are unsurpassed Obtainable every
where.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-23

mage. parcel of land in Liberty dis.
tricL Consideration, 5000
Schmulbacn Brewing Company 10
Henry W. Null paris Of lots 3 and q
in Caldwells addition Consideration.
$40.
Deeds Of Trust.
-Four deeds Of trust were left for
record with the clerk Of the court.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-07-15
ALFALFA ADAPTED
TO EASTERN STATES
One Of Principal Troubles in
Growing Good Crop Is De-
ficiency in Humus.

11ere will be big extension In the
acreage of alfalfa in the eastern sec.
tion OF the United States in the near
future. In many places in that section
there is much the same feeling toward
alfalfa that the farmers of the West
had toward the westward extension OF
clover. Many have the idea that il
can't be grown. and that ends the
matter. in their minds.
One of the principal troubles with
eastern soils is they are deficient in
hunus and nitrogen. Nitrogen for
most crops and on most land can be
obtained by the growth of legumea
much cheaper than it can be pur.
chased, In the growing of legumes,
select the one that will produce the
Dest returns in feed. under most con-
oitions. Alfalfa is the best legume TIA
grow where it will do well. 1t will
produce more feed that has a higher
feeding value, on land that is adapted
to its growth, than any other legume.
There is no reason why alfalfa
should not be the principal legumin.
GUS crop in the East. on most soils,
Just as 1t is in the West. And the re,
turns Of the farmers in the eastern
section Of the United States would be
much greater II larger acreage Of
this crop was grown.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-07-15
PROVIDE MOISTURE
FOR GARDEN PLANTS
Apply Enough Water to Pene.
trate Roots Instead Of
Coaxing Them to Surface.

Use the hoe more; the hose less.
4 dust mulch Is better aid in dry
weather than the artificial shower.
II you must use a watering can. do
II with will. Give enough water
that the moisture will penetrate the
roots instead Of coaxlng them to the
surface. there to be the more sus-
ceptible to protracted drought.
Before the cucumber vines entirely
cover the ground. dig a deep hole be.
tween each four hills and dump into
It a pailful Of poultry droppings. Then
when vines not thus treated dwindle
for lack OF food. these will find the
nourishment needed and will continue
70 bear large. well-formed fruit in.
stead OF the defective sort too often
attributed to the effects of hot
weather.
Gather the cucumbers every Other
day and do not let more than two or
three go to seed. The exertion of
maturing a ripe fruit is sufficient to
form many green ones. Even IL some
OF them do escape your eye until too
large for picking. use them for sweet
pickles. or give them away-even IL
1t must be to the hogs.
1t is cheaper to buy seed peas than
to waste the exertion Of your vines
In trying to mature them Keep them
picked as soon as large enough for
the table and the usefulness of the
vines will be prolonged.