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Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
Townsend Church Gets $500

More than 5000 was raised by the
congregation of Emmanuel NJ. E.
Church, at Townsend, Sunday, at the
special services which were conducted
by the Rev. Warren Burr, the pastor.
The Rev. Robert Watt, district super
intendent, assisted. AS the trustees
were endeavoring to raise the debt of
the church and parsonage, amounting
to 81, ,26O, it was annouced that night
that the remainder of the mortgage will
be raised within short time.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
Trustee Shot at Camp

At negro camp-meeting Sunday at
Blanco, a colored settlement in West
Dover, near the ! elaware and Mary
land line, Major Watson, colored, a
trustee of the camp while trying to
break up crap game which was in pro-
gress was shot supposedly by Edward
Mcdonald a North Carolina negro, and
died shortly afterwards from the result
of his injuries. Several other negroes
were shot, cut and bruised in the me-
lee.
Mcdonald barely escaped lynching at
the hands or an angry mob of five hun
dred negroes. He was brought to Dover
Jail late Sunday night for safe keeping
and is being safely guarded.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
Robbed of His Clothing

Elwood Hutchinson of Smyrna was at
tackled by two negro men at Front and
King streets last Thursday night and
robbed of So and all of his clothing ex-
cept his underwear. He spent the night
in box car, and brakem an provided
him with a pair of overalls the next
morning. Later in the day he met
some friends who purchased a railroad
ticket for his home town. The High
waymen have not been located.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
Bethesda Church Notes
.eptember 10Th.

September 10Th.
$50 A. NJ. Brotherhood Devotianal
meeting.
1870 A. NJ Public worship with SER
mon. Subject, lessons from the
Grecian games. -
11.30 A. M. to 1915 P. M. Sunday
School, both Junior and Senior Depart
ments.
73O P NJ. Public worship with ser
mon.
Saturday P. NJ. Junior League. All
the members are urged to be present.
Class-meeting, Tuesday evening, Z. .45.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
St. Anne's Church Notes

Sunday, September 10Th, 1915, the
sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.
Divine Service, Morning Prayer and
Sermon at 1920. Sunday School session
11.45. Evening Prayer and Address at
790.
No service on Wednesday evening.
TOWNSEND, DEL.
Service in St. Mary's Townsend, on
Sunday afternoon at $50. Evening
Prayer and Address by the Rev. Percy
l.. Donaghay.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND GO

lHOoE IHAl CUME ANU GU
Mrs. David l. Allen spent part Of last
week in Georgetown.
Miss Mary Hutchin was a Philadel-
phia visitor last week.
Miss Mildred Redgrave has entered
the Woman's College, Newark.
Mrs. Harry Ford, of Wilmington, is
visiting her sister Mrs. j. B. Messick.
Miss Anna Denny attended a house
party in Philadelphia part of last week
Miss Mary Banker. of Philadelphia,
is visiting her cousin Mrs. Harry Jones.
Miss Helen Cahall, of Greenwood,
spent Sunday with Miss Mildred Free
mau.
Mr.. Clarence Weber has entered the
Agricultural Department at Delaware
College.
Miss Il. E. Culp has returned to her
dnties as head milliner foI Fogel &
Burstan.
Mrs. w. S. P. Combs and sons are at
home after spending some time at Oak
Orchard.
Mrs. Harry Ellison, of Wilmington,
was an over Sunday visitor with rela-
tives here.
Mrs. George Alice and daughter left
Wednesday for their home in New
Berne, N. C.
Mrs. Howard Davis and children are
visiting her aunt Mrs. Robert Ware, of
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Ella Pennington, of Philadelphia.
has been spending the past week with
relatives here.
Mrs. William S. Sharp former resi-
dent of Middletown. visited friends
here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward II. Beck enter
tanned Nr. and Mrs. Albert Fowler and
son of Philadelphia part Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Nowland, of
Philadelphia, are pay ng visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Leth-
erbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burchard, of
Church Hill, Md, spent Sunday with
his brother Mr.. David Burchard and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. HID. Howell and child
rem were recent visitors with Mrs.
HowelIs parents Mr. and Mrs John
| Hudson.
Mr.. C. j. Bailey who has been spend
ing two weeks with Mrs. S. J. Kumpel
returned to her home in Philadelphia on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hanson, Of
New York are guests of Mrs. Hanson
sister Mrs. Julian Cochran and Other
relatives here.
Mrs. Jacob H. Emerson is GONZALES
cent after very severe illness. Mrs.
Emerson sister Mrs. M. V. Appleton
of Wilmington has been staying with
Mrs. Emerson during the latter's i'll
ness.
Mrs. Howard A. Pool reports mos
enjoyable six weeks trip through the
West when she with her party took il
the great Exposition. With her wer,
her brother Dr. Victor Cochran anC
Mrs. Cochran of Philadelphia and Miss
Ada Warren of FELTON,.
Mrs. Matte Brinton Holt, Mrs, J. H
Petherbridge and Miss Ruth Gillespie
Of Philadelphia, are visiting Mr.. A. G
Cox and sister Miss Anna Cox. Mrs
Petherbridge's daughter Mrs. jackson
Study, of Philadelphia, has also been
visitor at the home of MIR. Cox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander L. Moreau
of Freehold, N. j., were visitors il
town over Monday night, guests at tht
hotel. Mr.. Moreau was one of tn,
firm of Moreau Bros who were owner!
of the Middletown Transcript some
twenty-seven years ago, when they
moved from here to take possession of
Freehold paper. Mr.. Moreau is lookinj
young in spite of the fact that he is tn
proud grandfather of a five months oil
infant.
H-s
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18

Brotherhood Devotional Meeting 9. 45
A. NJ.
Morning Sermon 10. 80 A. NJ.
Next Sunday, September 10Th, "Raln
Day. in St. Pauls NJ E. Sunday Schooy
Special program, begins promptly at 2
?. M. Mr.. Aubrey Vandever, of Will
mington, the famous blackboard artist,
who delighted everybody last year, will
be with US this time. Don't miss it.
Every scholar old and new, big and
little, come and bring someone with
you. We expect YOU.
Epworth League Service 645 P. NJ,
prompt, in charge of j. Boyd Thornton.
Evening Sermon 73O P. M. You are
cordially invited.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18

Unclaimed Letters.-The following
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office for the week ending September
9th: Mrs. Myrtle Hamer, Mrs. Annie
Smith, Mrs. Lieu Wright, Mrs. Rose
May. Messrs. Gilbert Wright, S.H. Ma
son, John H. Parvis.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, September 10Th, 1915.
1890 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon.
11.45 A. NJ. Sunday School session.
2.3O P. M. Armstrong Chapel Sunday
School.
6.45 P. M. Christian Endeavor.
730 P M. Evening service.
The Wednesday evening Prayer meet
ing begins regularly at 7.SO o'clock.
On Saturday, Sept. 18th, FOgel
& Burstan will be closed until 6 P.
M.
Middletown transcript., 1915-09-18
Odessa Church Notes
Morning Sermon 10. 30 A. M.

Brotherhood Devotional Meeting 9. 45
A. M.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

hen began the custom for ind!-
N,"u"!s ana audiences to be standing
when the star SpangIcd Banner was
sung or played"
1T is fair question. il was adopted
hE tho army and navy long ago; but
thc army and navy did not originate
inc very appropriate and patriotic GUS
tom
Between sixty and seventy years avo
when Jenny Lind. one OF the sweetest
SINGERS the world ever produced, was
the chief attraction at a Boston con-
cert Daniel Webster the great Sena
tor' secretary of state and patriot, was
present
Jenny Lind sang the Star Spanelcd
bahn"r' as only that song bird could
sing IT, The audience called her bacl,
scv"ral times, ana she sang a verse OF
our present national anthem. Each
tihe one man stood up and at the close
gracefully bowed 10 the singer. That
was Daniel Webster. II was a good
example To set, a needed custom to
establish and one that has becn an
important factor in impressing pa
triotic lessons milwaukee, Sentinel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
COMING DAWN OF FRANCE
4. p. StiINcI. In The Rc.mrrcctiun, or pnrIs

Who can picture the coming dawn for
the French nation, when the black
clouds Of war shall have passed away
and the radiant day OF victory and
peace has come to this nation that has
in such mastery way. with such
courage and patience, conducted this
uncalicd for and unholy war"
France and her allies arc passing
through the rcIincr's fire. and the gold
OF human nature is being separated
from the dross. And GOLD ii is II It,
could be weighed by material scales
With wha, patience. courage and con
rdence France has fought all these
long months, When her armies do
achieve substantial Victories. there are
no flags. no arrogant boaStiig, no holi-
days for the childrcn-just tn. same
restrained and quiet dignity.
What nation the French have
proved themselves TO be, And how
much they deserve all that the com
inE day Will bring them. From out
or unprcpa!cdncss they have brought
preparedness. Thcy have fought and
won grca, victories while this trans
formation was under way, and have
written their name In letters Of gold
on htStory'S PAGE But who can pic
ture the day when from the sacrcd
sell Of France the last OF the German
horde is pushed back To their own self
degraded land? What a day for
France: what a day for the world:
what a day for history.
Then viii Franc. and all liberty
loving people throughout this war
sick world rejoice. Then Will Tho re-
strained and pent-up emotions Of
France find expression
In my minds eye can sec that
glorious dag. Nature viii smile. and
all France will be ba,hcd in radiant
sunshine. On that dag, as the proud
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

and Victorious French army rctur,.
70 I'll" capital TO receive it's we'll
earned welcome: as il forms mp In the
numerous winding stretches of the BoIs
regiment after regiment, battery after
b"ttcry falling into line Tor the tri-
unhpitant march through their beloved
taris can feel the hush and silence
That viii envclOp the waiting ,hronr
Waiting for the coming hour when
thc% can all join In this ,riumrhaI
welcome.
And as that hour approaches can
see in the distance advancing down
the Avenue du Bois d" Ioulognc that
triumphant army. jhat with its brave
"hd noble allies has saved France from
the 'nurdcrous attentions OF their
mem ana the world from German
domination. What a historic picture
'nIS VIII mako subject worthy OF
tho greatest artists brush IN the
distance numerous battlcworn flags are
living. one Sees The red ana blue of tho
oNr"rs' and soldiers uniforms, deco
r"t'd Win medals Of bravery and
honor their steel helmets, swords and
baEonets flashing in the sun. And as
thc% approach the Arc will be heard
Inc Inspiring strains Of the Marscil-
iaise ana the martial tread OF the
c1uQucriug hosts
rs their beloved Joftrc and his great
stan pass under the historic Arch OF
Triumph II would seem that tn. yery.
granite must shout for joy. Bu, the
waiting multitude VIII cry give Ia
rance with Il greater meaning than
ever before II VIII be taken up by
thousands OF throats and vibratc and
r"Eihrai" until II reaches high heaven
ma never nay" waiting ears heard
cheers and rcjoiciu-s AS viii nc heard
that day. Then viii Yesterday ne rs
a dream OF the night, and every TO-
morrow vision Of hope
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
SEEN ON THE SIDE
lulctftle Diversion.


oh. what IL blessed thing twould be
" this mad world could only sec,
As Christmas time draws near.
It's dear friend. Colonel Theodore
Anu Kaiser Bill roll on the floor.
Hands in each others hair
Folks long have praised Eilicn cats
For their enthusiastic spats.
But would no longer praise
should Theodore and Kaiser Bill
iIare one Fair chance to get their I'LL
OF tight. and Cain to raise.
H!i,hc Eugene Field told long ago
OF how u eat OF calico
Tough, with Il bingham pup.
And Bill and Colonel Theodore
Would scrap like that, nor halt before
They'd chcwed each other up
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
Railroads Are Looking In

T. OK several years the great Transformation
industry mas been III depressed condi-
ioh. me slack financial methods OF many
railroads had much 10 do with the high rate
charged in some States and there was mood
of reform. But the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the Individual States began
lowering passenger ana freight rates so radi-
caily that adjustment was diiiicult. and times
have been hard for many forucrly prosperous
roads
Recent business Developments. however
have brought about an improvement in rail
road receipts and the concessions of the In
terstate Commerce Commission will helm TO
put the Western roads on a solid basis. The
commission has granted a passenger rate of
"a cents mile for the lines north Of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
The Gift of Gifts

Thou Blessed Son of God. once ,ow,v
lying.
little Babe In human form,
cara us weak hearted with thy
strength undying;
With thy pure love our scryice
warm.
May we to thee bring worship purcr,
Than did the shepherds Lord of ola.
Make haste afar. with giaddcr stems
and neetcr
Thy healing tdines to unfold.
Thou unto whom tie Maci brought
their treasure
me enid divine. our glorious King.
"r'"' us IN richer love. in fuller
Our offerings to thy Shrine TO bring.
10 thee, Bcthlehcm's Babe, who
never diest.
slit: sing we the angels song again:
10 God on high be glory i'm the
highest
oh earth be peace, good will TO men,"
hish glory be to God for love that
sought us.
Low selfish, all dciilcd by sin:
And gave the Gift that health and life
hath brought us
i''s blessed Son, our peace 10 win
Lei peace on every troubled spirit
resting.
IN beauty bloom Der all the earth;
Win changcless strength. the ran
somed DO investing,
Lord Christ, because OF thy hest
birth.
Richard Arnold Greene, in the
Christian Herald,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
\ Satisfactory Solution

\ 5 factor i'll the active life of Richmond
~ The Times Dispatch feels qualification
that the Street Committee OF Council has
tentatively approved plan for the solution
OF the West End crossing problem that en-
bodies many OF the suggestions made by Will
liam j Wilgus, the eminent engineer whom
this newspaper secured TO investigate the sit
uation. In insisting that the tracks OF the
Belt Line Railway shall be depressed rs to
give clearance of sixteen feet. the committee
adopted one of the most salient features OF
Mr.. WlgusS report.
That this modification OF the original
Myers plan is based on sound engineering
principles and supported by practicability is
further established by the Willingness OF the
Richmond. Fredericksburg aud Potomac Rail
road Company 10 accept it. on the advice of
its experts. including that OF its dis
tiuguishcd consulting engineer, Harry Fra
zier whose own suggestions were practically
identical with those of Mr.. Wigus
What appears TO he complete and salts
factory solution of the whole voXing problem
would seem 10 have been reached And TO
The Times Dispatch this settlement is espe-
cially welcome because OF the graceful and
generous support given It's efforts by the Rich
mond Evening journal and the News Leader
its afternoon contemporaries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

tcnce OF large bodies Of water, while
IN" present meteorological phenomena
81 me planet indicate that IL is in
~" 'a'er stages o. dcssica,ion. through
tho progressive disapp,arancc of ,ya,cr
IRON its surface, due to The loss OF
its internal heat
ON the other hand. +. YOU will turn
TO the great planet Jupiter and in
spect 1t with a telescope. you viii sec
F." hnre world, more Than :, thousand
times as large as ours. which appears
10 be still IN the condition nasscd
through by tho earth millions of years
ago. before the ocean was born, and
when its constituent gases were sus
pended around il in vast boiling clouds
"' steam. awaiting the time when the
rocky crust beneath should become
cool enough to allow il to settle dow
In the form OF water
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
The Voice Of the People
RniIrond shares booming.

10 tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,---Succ your excellent daily is probably
the most generally read paper in the Old Do
minion. for the benefit OF Democrats generally.
. sI.ccially those engaged in ''railroadinr' like
inNsclf, shall thank YOU TO publish the follow
ing item from the Literary Digest, ap; caring
originally in the Wall street Journal:
Railroad shares have last come to life
showing hcated recognition Of earlier prcdc-
ticns To their merits.
The advances from the low point of last
July have ranged from eight points for Penn
Syivani:t TO fifty for Canadian Pacific"
I'll" writer goes to point out the fact that
while the gross earnings OF nearly all roads
h:,v" shown a remarkable increase. the oper-
showing that Notwithstanding the fact that ali
roads have been rushed. the rush has been
handled :" We'll that expenditures instead Of
Increasing with this influx business
haN" materially decreased. lie further quotes
tie Southern Hallway at 81 In July and CO now
gain Of >" points: Norfolk and Western Railway
io2 in july and l22 now, gain Of 20 points
Southern Railway 14as in July, 20 now. gain OF
ll+s points
This showing is not very encouraging to the
'Calamity howicr.' who. tor reasons Of his own.
has claimed that business spasmodic and
would not last.
can say for the Chesapeake and Ohio lines
have handled more freight aud more salts
fact oriiy This year than have known since the
jamestown Exposition. and Judging from the
signs now visible. 1t is going to get better in
stead OF worse O. ~ MI TCIiELI.
Walkers Ford Va December Is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
~ a MN Thinks.

If man spent as much time looking for a
fortune as he puts in looking for trouble there
would be less poverty in the world
y bruise on your hand is all right II YOU got
1t III some sort of sport. II it is caused by hard
labor. YOU think it is tough.
Funny that a man carries all OF his troubles
home and leaves his pleasures downtown
There arc TWO kinds of breaks in life-brcak-
ing into society and breaking down TO keep
up appearances
The real philosopher is the who believes
things might be worse
some people who carry watches never look
AZ them except when they think they arc late
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
y BAD Reason, at the Best

T HAT is a curious reason which has been
l assigned for the desertion by certain
ne wspapcr correspondents OF the Ford peace
party. According 10 the esteemed London
Post. these writer's have withdrawn the light
OF their countenanCcs "as the result OF
quarrel Ii this he true, they deserve 30 be
repri ulandcd by their managing editors.
Where 4 Quarre! is and the promise of
fight. there the good newspaper man should
be found. TO leave such neighbour ood on
such an occasion is very much like desertion
in the midst OF battles CORY strife.
To all nations: The sea is His; He made
it That's what the psalmst said; and he
knew.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
Everything In Order.

The stars are shining brightly.
Illuminating nightly
This corner OF the carth+.
The moon is fun and jolly.
While mis;lctoe and holly
Prcsagc the DAY OF mirth.
Each childish face is shining.
We all have ceased rcpining.
We've bottled up our woe:
We need but one thing, merely.
TO make il perfect, nearly
And that's a.fall Of snow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
"Dchcicncy In Temperature"

TO tho Editor of The Times Dispntch
Sir.-in reading your paper under column
headed 'rhc Weather. I have frequently not cd
term or phrase which has been puzzle To
.nc: ~ deficiency in temperature" I should
like know in what sense the ord "dcfcicncy"
is used whether there is standard below
which the temperature has fallen or how is IL
applied" j.. G.. BENNETT
Irwin. Va. December rs
lThc term deficiency in temperature. is hoeo,
mon the comparison OF the average tcmpcra-
turc of the day with the normal tcmpcraturc for
the day Accumuatc ted deficiency shows tbo
number Of degrees below normal for the period
indicatcd.--EdJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

Missouri River and 2.6 cents mile for those
south OF the river. Rates OF . IL and 8 cents
mile were allowed il other States. AL
together. the railways affected will receive
increases amounting to about $6.000,O00 Il
year. In Virginia. the Corporation Commits
sion granted increases over the 2-cent-a-mle
rate which have enabled our railroads to tide
over the lean years and reach the present
prosperous era in good condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

Customs in Nottoway referred TO in the
1ihckStone Courier as follows: ~ Kansas City
} has given permission To wife to beat up
her husband in amy way she sees lit, sayin;: :,lc
may use broom, skillet, fatiron or any other
mandy weapon Wives in this section have
enjoyed that privilege since the time the memory
of man rnneth not to the ......,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

y roadhousc in Indiana was raidcd the
other night and Il number OF women were ar
rested, because they were too young TO he
allowed about Il barroom ut that hour How
old must an Indiana woman be in order 10
have the "privilcgc. and what ARE the hours
in which She may be permitted to he present?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
Chats With Virginia Editors

IL our amabe friend the Richmond Times
Dispatch" says the Northampton Times "bas
really for harmony and will stop look
and listen, who can say it may no, catch from
time time still other 'discordan,' notes GRO
il has aged many moons moro This has refer
cnce I" the "discordant note" the Times i'm
g President Wilson's message TO Congress as
recorded and commented upon in this paper :,
wcc; ago. Haven, heard any other
discordaut notes yet.
1T IS nov up Hopcwcl 10 live M 10 il.
name" says the Roanoke Times Haven't Won
yet observed the way in which il is doing lust
that thing"
Tie Norfolk Ledger Dispatch expresses IN.
opinion that "Richmond is not likely 20 protest
against extending the Legislative session 10
ninety days Certainly not. Members Of ,bc
Legislature generally leave all Of their salaries
here. IL on" way and another. and i'm the ;,pt,rc
gate they amount 10 righ much ready cash,
80 FAR" says the Frcdcrick slure star "uo,o
Of the EUROPEAN rulers 10 whom Henry r.orI
has just dressed official communication VII.
wireless have indicated any intention ia c,u
the boys from the trenches to celebrate Christ
mas with Mr. Ford's party" Mr. Eord's party
scems 10 he getting a little too hilarious even
70, the European rulers
The Chase city Progress bids for :, real live
neua item. Presumably referring to it's own
town, {. says: "'Wi!Hon Attends Church roads
"A headline. Which III moro thar, all good
citizens should do but wc surmisc that should
some Of our acQnainthnces so ~, il would he =
b ger piece Of news than we've seen since tho
Ti,auic sunk"
H. rccord.ue history under the head News
o! ft!ty Years AGO" this paper told Of the
re establishment Of the old Richmond Dispatcb
after the and cditorinlly remarked: "Tbc
Timer Dispatch trics to keep its eyes to the
future but II nndB light, guidance and inspra-
ton in tho tradition OF those strong, clear
,IDkI nyhn tn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

buted TO make the institution what II is to- day.
The Farmvilc Herald copied the editorial and
remarked: Many happy returns. Adopt the
Herald motto: Honor for the Past Help for the
Present. Hope for the Future That is about
our thrcc-Il idea, whether expressed in !; motto
otherwise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
,etn Few Days More and .rnc,

about this time next week you will be won
dering if she" is much disappointed with
what you sent her YOU will be with what
she YOU
1t is good thing for some mon to swear off
on January |. 1t helps them to rccoup what
they blew in Christmas