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Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
SURVEY AROUND MIDDLETOWN

- Four weeks ago County Agents,
Cooch. Pence aud Pelton, from New
Castle, Kent and Su sex counties, re-
spectively, together with Mr.. Brown
and Mr.. Keyes, Farm Management
Demonstrators from the United States
Department of Agriculture, took busi-
ness records of sixty five farms in the
neighborhood of Widdletown, Odessa,
Townsend, Mt. Pleasant and McDon-
ough. 1t is generally understood that
these records consist of taking an in
ventory of the stock, crops and equip
ment, together with the expenses and
receipts of each individual farm. Since
these records were taken they have
been figured out so as to show the in
come of the farm, the tenants income,
and the interest the landlord is max
ing on his investment. Some very in
teresting facts have been disclosed
with regard to the money the tenant
farmers in this section of New Castle
County are getting In return for their
labor, and ability to manage the farms
they rent.
In order that the results of this work
may be more clearly understood, it has
been decided to hold public meeting
in the Grange Hall, on Friday evening
April 9th. This meeting is open not
only to landlords and tenants of the
farms surveyed, but to all farmers who
are interested in this project. While
the results of the farm survey work
will be discussed from every standpoint
it is not inte' ded to go into individual
farm records at this meeting, but to
take up the matter in general way.
A little later the individual records will
be returned to the farmers and more
thoroughly discussed with them.
1t is to be hoped that every farmer
in the vicinity of Middletown will con-
slider himself a committee of one to
discuss and advertise this meeting be-
tween now and next Friday evening,
April 9th, so that every farmer who is
interested will know of it, and can ar
range his work so as to be able to at
tend.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
A GREAT CHORUS SERVICE

A large chorus choir of thirty voices
will haYe charge of the evening service
at Bethesda VI. e. Church. A rare
treat is in store for those who enjoy
good music, and can avail themselves
of the opportunity to attend this SER
vice. The order of service for the day
is as follows:
MORNING 1O.SOP. NJ.
Voluntary, Palms
Hymn, 157
Apostles Greed
Prayer
Psalter
Gloria
Announcements
Offertory, Solo, Miss Klenze
Hymn, 161
Sermon
Anthem, He lives again
Hymn, 156
Benediction
EVENING 7.SOP. Nj.
Voluntary, Whom Seekest Thou, Geibel
Opening Chorus, Now is Christ Risen
Prayer
Chorus, Heralds of the Easter Morn,
Psalter
Chorus, Awake Thou that Sleepest
Offering
Duet and Chorus, How Fair the Garden
of the Lord.
Announcements
Chorus, He is Risen
Chorus, Hail Him King of Kings
Remarks by Pastor
Chorus, Risen in Glory
Chorus, Tell ye the Tidings
Benediction
The members of the choir are request
ed to meet at the church at 7.15 in the
evening.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
HOwelI--FOulke

Miss Elva H. Foulke, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Foulke, of $40
Madison street was married to Elmer
5. Howell, of Marshallton, by the Rev.
j. R. Stonesifer, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, at the home of her
parents last week The bride was at
tended by her sister Miss Mabel R.
Foulke, as bridesmaid, while Stanley
Howell, of Philadelphia, brother of
the groom, attended him as best man.
Following the ceremonies a wedding re-
eeption was held, after which the couple
left for Atlantic City on their wedding
trip. The wedding march was played
by Mrs. Foulke, mother of the bride.
On the return from their trip. the couple
will make their home with the groom )
parents, at Marshallton.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND co

Nrs. Curtis Clark was recent visitor
with friends here.
Mrs. j. B. Donovan was a visitor in
Wilmington last week.
Mrs. Howard A. Pool was a PhiIadel-
phia visitor on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs E. G. Alice spent We'd
nesday in Wilmington.
Miss Ruth Weidel will spend the Eas-
ter holidays at her home at Williamsport
Pa.
Mrs. w. J. H. Lingo, of North Car
oliua, is visiting her sister Miss Mary
Merritt.
George Hukill, of Yale College, is
staying at the home of his mother Mrs.
G. e Hukil.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Othoson, of
st. Georges, are guest of his brother
Mr.. S. T. Othoson.
Miss Catherine Bersten has been
visiting her aunt Mrs. Thomas Roth
well, at Hatboro, Pa.
Miss Louise Ratledge will spend the
Easter holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph H. Wright at Smyrna.
Mrs Elizabeth Vinyard spent the
weekend with her daughter Mrs. W. l.
Tomlinson, in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Moody Rothwell and
daughter Miss Mary, have all been i'll
with grippe, at their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Northrup return
ed home Wednesday evening, after
spending several days in Wilmington.
Miss Bernice Metten, of Wilmington,
was an over Sunday visitor at the home
of her parents both of whom we been
i'll.
Miss Mary Lewis, of Sea Bright N.
j., and Miss Helen White, of Atlantic
Highlands, N. j. are visiting MIR. and
Mrs. S. E. Lewis.
DIR. George Burton Pearson, of Will
mington, spent last Sunday with his
wife at the home of her mother Mrs.
Thomas Cochran.
MIR. and Mrs. William H. Boulden en-
tertained Mr.. and Yrs. j. Fletcher
Conner and daughters, Beatrice and
Leon, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman D. Conner
and son Joseph Burton, on Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
ELEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION

The eleventh annual session of the
State Camp, Patriotic Order Sons OF
America which will be held in Seaford
August 81 promises to be one of the
most eventful sessions ever held in
this jurisdiction. In his official circu-
lar just issued State President Bailey
has this to say:
A banquet will be held the evening
previous to the session, Monday night,
August 80. This affair alone is likely
to be one of the important events of
the session, as well as the real social
event of the year.
Believing that coming together of
the workers of the order will be bene-
fetal in stimulating greater efforts to
increase our membership and to secure
renewed efforts in upbuilding our order
which is worthy the best efforts of
every member, it has been decided to
give a workers banquet at Seaford,
Monday evening, August 80, 1915.
Each camp will be entitled to one
worker at this banquet without cost
The plate at the feast and railroad
transportation, two and half cents a
mile each way, from the nearest rail-
road station will be paid by the State
Camp for the person securing the larg-
est number of applicants and having
them initiated in his camp.
We want every camp in the state
represented at the workers banquet.
Over three months remain for this
contest the best part of the year for
work. Remember the contest closes
June 80, 1915, and you have time to
win seat for the greatest event of the
year.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
A NEW FACTORY FOR TOWN ?

The Transcript is told that two gentle
men interested in the manufacture of
shirts, are inquiring whether they can
start mandatory in Middletown.
Mr.. Stats has factory in Smyrna,
and Mr.. Richardson's s address is Cam
bridge, Md.
Several years ago, the Transcript
scribe wore out pair Of brogans in the
course of two or three weeks work Sc
curing the names of about 125 of the
foremost citizens of Middletown and
vicinity as members of the middle
town Board of Trade, and that organi-
cation was formed, officers elected, and
some cash paid in etc.
Now if there is enough of the afore
said Middletown "Board of Trade" left
to correspond with these gentlemen, we
suggest that this be done. We are told
these gentlemen understand the bust
ness, and something beneficial may
come of it.
A few years ago, the Transcript scribe
turned over to the Town authorities a
letter from maker of cotton garments,
wherein the writer asked if he could
find room here big enough to hold rs
machines. The old Shirt Factory could
then have been secured, and with a
little repsiring could have been made to
answer this purpose, and sound and
growing mandatory would have been
established here.
Do our readers wish t. know what
was done with this letter? Remember
the writer asked no bonus of any sort
whatever, and the operatives could soon
have been gotten here, in Odessa, War
wick, etc, as this same scribe learned
by taking considerable time to hunt up
the names of possible workers.
Well, amazing as it may sound, this
letter never had reply ! Finally, hear
the sequel of the matter The writer
of this letter that received such scant
courtesy, went to Clayton and opened a
factory there which has been a big
success, having been once or twice en-
larged, and is making money!
If our town is not opposed to factories
ETC., coming here. and if the citizens
think more business. more people etc.
would be a good thing for the town,
then in Heavens name will not some one
/ look into this latest suggestion of new
| Faotorx, fOr Mi1dlafOuYo9
P. S. The Transcript scribe fgree'
to stand good for the postage stamp
and in the event that it be established
will also contribute, pro bono publicO
some more shoe leather drumming NJ
workers.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
KEEP SHEEP ON THE FARM

The U. S. Agricultural department
urges the desirabilty of maintaining
a small flock of sheep upon the farm.
With proper care and attention a flock
of 25 or 80 ewes can be kept at very
little expense, and they will prove of
inestimable value in freeing the farm
from weeds and adding something to
the farm income. In addition to pro-
viding a considerable supply of whole
some food for the farm table, there
will be surplus for sale, and an addi-
tional item Of revenue in the form of
wool.
Many farmers make practice of
buying ewes in the fall, breeding them
and selling the lambs the following
summer Such ewes can be carried
through the winter on wheat and rye
fields if not pastured too closely, or on
clover hay with some roots and little
linseed meal If the clover hay is not
available, corn fodder may be used as
roughage, in which case it should al
ways be supplemented with bran or
linseed meal. Lambs should come
early and should be taught to eat as
soon as they are old enough. Give
lambs access to corn by providing a
creep through which they can go with
out allowing the ewes to follow.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
PARENT-TEACHERS MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the
Middletown Parent Teachers Associa-
ton was held last Friday afternoon in
the school assembly room, with the
president Mrs. John B. Cleaver in the
chair. Singing by ten young pupils
opened the program, followed by audi
bic prayer, and more singing by five
primary grade pupils. Articles were
then read by the various members as
follows:
"How Children are Cheated, Mrs.
Elwood Denny.
"What To Give Children To Eat, "
Mrs. Victor Kohl.
"School Luncheons", Mrs. Charles
Montgomery.
There was hearty response to the
request of the president that mothers
present should pledge themselves to
spend at least one hour, during the
coming month, in their children's schoo
room.
The following members were appoint
ed as an Advisory Board to meet with
the Executive Board in arranging pro-
grams and outlining work; Mrs, Harry
Roberts, Miss Ida Howell, Mrs. John
Sweatman. Mrs. Elwood Denny, Mrs.
Howard Pool, Mrs. T. Edgar Clayton.
A piano solo Morning Prayer" was
then given by Miss Clara Brady, after
which the social committee for this
month, Mrs T. E. Clayton, Miss Ada
Scott and Miss Prudence Lewis served
hot chocolate and waters during the
open discussion period. The next meet
ing will be held on April 3Oth. at P.
NJ. All welcome.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
ODESSA

Yrs. r. J. Mailly was Wilmington.
visitor part of this week.
Mrs. Boyd Mccoy, of Summit Bridge,
has been visiting Mrs. Caleb Price.
Miss Blanche West was visiting
friends in Philadelphia part of last
week.
Mr.. Mailly Davis, of Wilmington,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
mother here,
Mr.. William Townsend, of Whining
town, was an over Sunday visitor with
his parents here.
Miss Alice Brown, of Frederick, Md,
has been spending some time with her
father Kr. j. G. Brown.
Miss Annie Middleton, of Smyrna, has
been spending few days with her
brother Mr. Thomas Middleton.
Miss Losse has been spending this
week at her home in Wilmington, on
account of her mothers serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Heller enter
tanned on Sunday her brothers Messrs
Frank and John Swan and wife, of
Wilmington.
Mr.. David Thornton met with a pain
full accident last week, by cutting off
three fingers from the left hand, while
at work in L. V. Aspril & Sons wheel
wright shop.
The sad news of the death of Harry
Stevens, in New York City, last Tues
day was received by his many friedds
and relatives here in sorrow. The de-
ceased was well known young man of
this town as his boyhoOd days were
spent in this vicinity. He was the son
of the late Edmund and Elizabeth
Stevens. The body was cremated on
Friday of last week. Arrangements
will be made later to bring the re I aims
to Delaware for burial. A wife and one
little daughter survive him.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
ST. ANNES' CHURCH NOTES
Service Easter Day.

Service Easter Day.
Holy Eucharist at O'Clock A. M.
Morning Prayer Sermon, Holy Eu-
charist at 1890 A. NJ.
Sunday School Session at 11.45 A. M.
The Missionary Mite Boxes are to be
returned on Easter Day.
Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7.30
P. NJ.
The offering on Easter Day, is for
the General Fund of the Parish. Every
parishioner is asked to contribute ac-
cording to his ability. Forget not to
"Lay by as God has prospered you.
The Choir will render a beautiful
musical programme, as per the order
given below.
On Easter Monday, at three o'clock,
the Annual Parish and Vestry meeting
will be held in the Parish House, to
elect delegates to the Annual Conven-
tion which meets in Dover, Del, on
Wednesday, May the twelfth, and to
elect Vestrymen to serve for the ensu-
ing year. The treasurer is asked to
have his report of the Finances ready
at this time. All Societies of the Par
ish, The Woman's Auxiliary, the Jun
ior Auxiliary, the Ladies Guild are
asked to have their reports ready to be
presented at that time.
Every loyal COMMUNICATE is expected
to partake of the Blessed Sacrament on
Easter Day. Let there be as large an
attendance at the Early Service on
Easter Day as possible in order to
shorten the Midday Celebration and
Service.
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism ad-
ministered Immediately after he morn
ing service, in the Church.
Those who wish to contribute Flow
ers to decorate the Church are asked to
have them sent to the Church on Sat-
urday morning. We can use potted
plants, palms, ferns, etc.
EASTER DAY, MUSICAL PROGRAM
MORNING
Pro essional Hymn, Welcome, happy
morning" "........-........A. S. Sullivan
Proper Psalms, for Easter Day.
Anthem, Christ our Passover" .........
MorningtOn.
Te Deum,
Benedictus. !........................Wo Woodward
Hymn, before Altar Service, "Jesus
Christ is risen to-day ',......From Lyra
Davidica.
Kyrie, ..................... ........ Mendelssohn
Gloria Tibi, ........ .............J. B. Dykes
Sanctus, ,..................... "A. S. Cooper
Sermon Hymn, THE Day of Resurrec-
tion, "........ ... ....................B. Tours
Offertory Anthem, "He is not here,
lie is risen, ".................... Erwin Read
Communion Hymn, "Here, o my Lord,
see Thee face to face, " .. -. More
cambre
Recessional Hymn, "Angels, roll the
rock away!". "........"......."Arimathea.
EVENING
Professional Hymn, "Come ye faithful,
raise the strain. ".........A. S. Sullivan
Proper Psalms, for Easter Day.
Magnifcat.. ..... ..............:.... p. Armes
Nunc mittis......"."...."C. e. Clemens
Hymn, before Sermon. "Alleluia. The
strife is over, the battle done" ......
from Palestrina.
Offertory Anthem, crest ye in the
Lord" .......".,Solo, by Mrs. H. Brown
Recessional Hymn, "Jesus Christ is
ris'n to-day ,........."..,.........W Morgan
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
BITTEN BY HORSE
Mr.. EIwOOd Williams Had His
Fingers Badly Lacerated
BEING TREATED in NEWARK

AS the result of being bitten through
the fingers by one of his horses, which
was suffering with rabies, Elwood Will
liams, farmer of near Port Penn is
taking the Pasteur treatment at the
State Board of Health Laboratory,
Newark, to prevent an attack of the
dreaded disease. The horse that bit
Mr.. Williams died several days ago
and it had shown symptoms of rabies,
DR.. P. T. Vail, of Delaware City, sent
the animals head to the State labora-
tory. The analysis showed that the
animal had rabies in an advanced form.
In ad 'ition to this horse Mr.. Williams
lost two mules, one cow, one dog and
cat during the past five weeks. All of
them apparently died of rabies.
Several months ago a strange dog
passed through the Williams farm and
bit one of his dogs. IL is thought that
this started the rabies on the farm. The
horse, mules and the cow that died are
supposed to have been scratched or
bitten by the cat, which was probably
affected by bite from the dog. Mr.
Williams loss amounts to nearly $1,000.
AS this is generally the beginning of
the robins season, DIR. Herbert j. Wat
son, State bacteriologist, desires to
caution people relative to the shipment
of specimens to him f"r analysis. Dr.
Watson says that the heads of great
many animals sent to him for examina
ton arrive in bad condition, which
makes it hard to make it proper test. He
stated that this can be avoided by care
fully packing the head in ice for ship
ment. Dr. Watson also suggested that
when an animal is suspicloned of having
rabies it should be tied up and the la
bora tory communicated with. In some
cases when the animals are killed the
disease has not developed sufficiently to
detect it by test.
The State laboratory gave twenty-five
Pasteur treatments last year.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
PORT PENN

o, w. Kershaw removed his family
to Riverside, N, j.. one day last week.
Mrs, H. M. Faunce spent Monday
with Frank Vanhekle and wife, near
town.
Charles Hickman was given position
as inspector on the stone work at Reedy
Island.
Mrs. A.. Bendler who has been re.
ported several times as being very ill,
at this writing appears totbe GONZALES
cent.
A minister has been appointed by
Conference to the NJ. E. Church, but
cannot state definitely whether he will
be in charge on Easter Sunday, but
services will be held as usual.
A representative from the Kemp
Thomas Packing Co., was in town last
week, but the price could not be
settled,upon for the farmers, as it is
doubtful as to the factory running an
other season.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Death of John W. Mccoy

John W. Mccoy, for years a well
known resident of the neighbOrhood,
and recently a resident of Odessa, died
in Delaware Hospital Wilmington on
Tuesday night, after an extended ill
ness. MIR. Mccoy had just returned
from the South where he had been
visiting his sons, hoping the change
would be of benefit to him. But feeling
that the end was near, he asked that
he might be brought home to D .laware
He became so i'll on the train that Mrs.
Mccoy took him to the hospital iustead
of returning to his home in Odessa.
Mr.. Mccoy leaves four daughters
and three sons.
The funeral services will be held this
Saturday afternoon, at his late home
in Odessa, at two o'clock with inter-
ment in the M. E. Cemetery in Odessa,
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Forest Church Notes
Easter Sunday, April 4th.

Easter Sunday, April 4th.
1O.16 a, m. Public Worship with
Easter sermon and special Easter music
by the choir.
11.45 a. m. Sunday School Session.
6.45p. m. Christian Endeavor service
"Conquering Discouragement," Mrs.
George Derrick son, leader.
7.S0 p. m. Evening service and SER
mon on 'Newness of Life, " and special
Easter music by the choir.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
The Treasurer of all the societies of
the church will kindly send their reports
to the Pastor.
Wednesday evening, Prayer meeting.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Baraca Class Entertained

On Thurday evening of last week Mr.
Minors Banning delightfully."- entertained
the Baraca class of the M. f. Sunday
School at his residence on East Main
street, Those present were; Messrs.
Clarence Weber. Delbert Gallagher.
William Bryson. Joseph Bryson, Bruce
Whitlock, Lemont Jones, Benjamin
Denny, Albert Tolls, Harry Segelken,
Elmer Vinyard, Hugh Brown, William
Eliason, Osborne Banning and Earle
Cleaver, Nr. and Mrs. Elwood Banning
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Marvel, Mr. and
Mrs, Minors Banning
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
LOCAL NEWS

The best steak, roasts, lamb and veal
at w. c. JONES
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
Bulk Garden Seed at
EVANS EXCHANGE STORE.
j. C. GREEN.
FRESH and SALT FISH at my store
at all times. w. C. JONES.
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
j. C. GREEN.
Get prices on your Seed Potatoes at
EVANS EXCHANGE STORE.
Cheaper Laundry! Collars and Cuffs
washed and ironed, 2 cents each!
HENRY Toy.
FOR Winter and spring
grown cabbage plants.
Mrs. f. j. STEELE.
DR.. Warren S. P. Combs Dentist.
Successor to the late DR.. j. C. Sites.
HIDES WANTED highest cash
prices paid for horse and COW hides.
w. C. JONES.
! FOR SALE-20, 900 Early Wakefield
Cabbage Plants. Ready April 1st.
A. K. HOPKINS.
TUESDAY, APRIL 9Th, 1915 5-Public
sale of cattle and horses, by Walter S.
Burris, Bear, Del. D. P Hutchison
Auc.
Soy Beans for Sale. Apply to
r. A. COCHRAN,
Phone 25O-5. Niddletown. Del.
HIGH GRADE LEHIGH pea, nut,
stove and egg coal always on hand and
UNDER COVER. BEST GRADE
GEORGES CREEK soft coal.
Phone 5. JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
FOR SALE-sEED OATS, GENUINE
MAINE GROWN SEED POTATOES shipped
direct from Maine in Eastman Heater
Cars to Middletown, Del.
Phone 8. Jesse L. Shepherd.
All KINDS of FERTILIZER stored
in our warehouses by BAG or TON for
immediate delivery.
Phone 5. JESSE l.. SHEPHERD.
Unclaimed Letters The following list
of Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Post Office, for week ending March 25th:
Carpenter Bros, VIM. Baker, Mrs.
Mollie Allen, Miss Lillian Park.
Donation day at Palmer Home, Dover
Delaware, April 7th. Contributions
will be thankfully received. A box will
be packed at Mr.. Bragdon's store on
today Saturday April Sd. All contri-
buttons sent not later than Monday.
Governor Charles r. Miller will go to
Norfolk Va, Saturday and speak at
the Delaware Society banquet of Nor
folk. The Society has had seven an
nua banquets and have membership
of one hundred. The officers are S. l..
McGonigal President; S. F. Wilson
Vice President; E. B. Griffin, Treas
urer; and Joseph McClimehy Secretary
and N. G. Cochran Chairman member
ship committee.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Easter Exercises at Odessa

St. Paul's M. E. Sunday School of
Odessa, is preparing a beautiful Easter
Exercise to be given next Sunday even
ing at 73O o'clock. The songs are
beautiful. The recitations and exercises
are equal to any heretofore given by the
School. A delightful program and a
hearty welcome awaits those who can
find it convenient to attend. The Rev.
H, G. Shipley will occupy his pulpit in
the morning.