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Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
GEORGE 7. FRENCH

The many friends of Mr.. George T.
French, of Chicago, were shocked on
Tuesday evening when telegram was
received announcing his sudden death.
Mr.. French was born in Middletown,
May q, 1S47 and was the son of the
late Nimrod and Elizabeth French and
spent his early life here, going to Chicago
when a young man of 21 years. His
annual visits to Middletown were sea-
sons of pleasure to his many friends
and acquaintancas here, his last visit
being especially so.
He engaged with the Rock Island
railroad on going to Chicago and held a
high position in the executive depart
ment of that road when he left to en-
gage IN the insurance business, in which
he continued until his retirement a few
years ago. He amassed 8 large fortune
and devoted great part of his late
years to travel, visiting his old home
here every summer. He was a very
active member of the Masonic Frater-
nifty. He leaves a widow, three
daughters and one son, and one sister.
Miss Alexina French, of this town.
The remains were buried in Chicago.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY

DIR. James, of Philadelphia, Pa, wss
a recent visi tor in town.
Miss Anna Biddle, entertained a girl
friend from Wilmington on Sunday last.
Miss Marion OFT, of Elkton, Md,
visited friends in and near town during
the past weekend.
Miss Helen G. Loveless spent Sun
day last with her sister Mrs. Grover
Everette, of near town.
Miss Mary Barwick has returned
after apleasant visit at the home of Mr..
Robert Owen, of LaPlatta.
Mrs. E. F. Bishop and Miss Stella N.
Bishop visited Mrs. R. B. Merritt, of,
Warwick, Md, on Sunday last.
Mrs. Frank Clayton and daughter
Frances and Helen spent Monday last
with her mother Mrs. Ida Bouchelle.
Mr.. Warren and Miss Lillian Warren,
of near Earleville, Md, wers guests
of Yrs. Benjamine Carpenter, over
Sunday last.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hager entertained
the following guests at dinner on Fri
day last Rev. and Mrs. ]. E. Eggert,
Misses Ethel and Mary Closson.
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ODESSA

Mr.. Wilbur Ward was a Philadelphia
visitor part of last week.
Miss Francis Watkins has been visit
ing relatives in East Orange. N. j.
Mrs. N. M. Davis was a recent visi-
tor with relatives in Wilmington.
Mr.. C. R. Manlove was 'Philadel-
phia visitor over Sunday last week.
Mrs. A. B. Berry is the guest of her
daughter Mrs. William B. Wilson near
Middletown this weak.
Miss Martha Gates, of Philadelphia,
spent part of last week with her aunt
MRS. William Eccles.
Mr.. William Lofland, of Philadelphia,
visited his sister Mr.. and Mrs. C. R
Manlove part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dugan are en-
tertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews and
little daughter of Cleveland, Ohio this
week.
An appreciative audience listened to
the pastor in Drawers Presbyterian
Church, last Sabbath night, as he gave
his impressions of Billy Sunday and the
G eat work he is doing at the taberna-
Gle in Philadelphia.
Next Sabbath night in Drawers
Church, the Pastor will preach on the
subject-"Lessons from our great
men,, with special reference to Wash
ington s birthday. A cordial welcome
is given to all.
On last Monday night the c. E. So
ciety of Drawers Church and their
friends held meeting in celebration
of the Sd anniversary of their organi-
zation. In the service of song and
prayer followed by an interesting liter
ary program and popular games. the
hours passed quickly. Refreshments
of ice-cream and cake were served and
the young people separated after a
very enjoyable evening.
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DEATHS OF The WEEK
James R. HOffecker Died After A
Long Illness
GEO. 7. FRENCH PASSED AWAY
JAMES r. HOFFECKER

After an illness of several months
James R. Hoffecker died at his home
on South Broad street, at three O'Clock,
Tuesday afternoon, aged 78 years.
He had suffered severak strokes of
paralysis, and had been an invalid for
sometime. Deceased was son of the
late Henry and Mary (Roberts) Hof-
fecker. He was the first candidate for
Governor on the Prohibition ticket in
Delaware, but was defeated. He was
a man of fine physique, handsome and a
strong personality and had accumulated
considerable property, his farms being
among the best around Middletown.
Mr.. Hoffecker was twice married, his
first wife being a Miss Peach. OF this
union three children survive: Mrs. AL
berta C.. Tloffecker, Middletown; Mrs.
William McCrone, Port Penn; and John
j. Hoffecker, a prominent real estate
broker of Philadelphia. Some years
after the death of his wife, Mr.. Hof-
fecker married again, his second wife
being Miss Caroline Burnham. who also
survives him. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon at one O'Clock
from his late residence in this town,
and interment was made in Forest
Cemetery.
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Good Prices Realized

David P. Hutchison auctioneer sold
for Thomas Lattomus, Feb. 10Th, Is
head of horses prices from $1O6 to 1915
an average of $16O.8S. % head milk
cows $45 to $l46, an average DR. ce of
$3.50 6 yearling Bulls SOL to SCI an
average price of $56.8S. brood sows
brought $50 to $27. so each. Shoats
$3.50 to $4, 10. Hay $25 so ton. The
weather was stormy in the morning and
the people came in late the sale was
not started until one O'Clock. Mr..
Lattomus Tossed because of Maryland
being Guaranteed. Amount of sale
SIS, 300.
David p. Hutchinson, auctioneer, sold
for Harry Isaac. February 18th, ten
head of horses and mules. Prices for
horses S176 to 1920. Mules per pair
1920 and S4OO, the average price for the
ten head, $2l0 26 One yearling mule
colt $ll2, one yearling colt $65. Four
teen head of milch cows, prices from
$40 to $1O5 average price. $6S So. Eight
month old heifers so to $50, average
price, $24.41,
The sale was wen attended and bid
ding was lively. Horses are stronger
in price this year than last. Cows are
Is to 20 per cent lower, Amount Of
sale 3.276.
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WILSON--OUTTEN WEDDING

Mr. w. Penn Wilson and Miss Mary
Reba Outten both of Townsend, were
married at Elkton, Md, on Monday,
Feb. 9th, 1915 at 2 P. M. by Rev. L.
E. Quigg at the M. E. Parsonage.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Will
son sojourned to Washington and other
points, stopping at the St. James Hotel
9th and Penn Avenue. Wi h a guide
as pilot Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson visited
the chief points of interest.
Mr.. Wilson has resided in Townsend
for the past 20 years, during which
time he has been in the employ of The
Pennsylvania Railroad Co., in addition
thereto he has been the local corre-
spondent of the Associated Press and
at one time was the Editor and owner
of a weekly newspaper published in
Townsend. Mr.. Wilson is actively
identified with the several patriotic
orders of the town; was presiding coun-
cilor of Townsend council, No. IL, Jr.
o. u. A. M. in 1914, and made the un-
precedented record of being present and
prompt on time for twenty-seven con-
secutive meetings. Mrs. Mary Reba
Wilson his bride is the daughter of
Prof. G. M. Outten and Alice Rawlins
Outten. Prof. Outten is well known
through the state having served as
Principal of some of the leading schools
of the three counties, Frankford and
Laurel of Sussex; FELTON, of Kent; and
Townsend of New Castle, where the
family now reside. Mrs. Outten is of
! the well known Rawlins family of ous-
} sex County.
! Mr.. Wilson has a modern furnished
home on Delaware Avenue, in Town
send, and will give reception on Feb.
25th, to number of his and his wife's
friends.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
PORT PENN

Mrs. Mary Collins has returned from
a visit with friends in Selbyville.
Mrs. o. w. Kershaw has returned
from a visit with friends in Riverside,
N. J.
The Sunday School Glass of Mrs.
William McMullin are practising for
an entertainment to be held in the near
future.
George Bennett, of near town, has
been in charge of the services in the
M. E. Church since Rev. George Van
note has been under quarantine. We
with much sorrow hear that another
one of his children have the scarlet
fever,
Earle Eaton, of this place, and Miss
Nina Castlelow, of near Warwick, Md. :,
were quietly married at Elkton, Md,
by the pastor of the M. E. Church, on
Tuesday last. After a trip to Camden,
N. j., and other places, the bride and
groom returned to Port Penn, where
they will reside in the future.
The baseball boys showed that they
were actors as well as ball players, in
the comedy shown Saturday evening,
entitled 1.-THE Black Heifer" in three
acts, and "The Great Pumpkin Case"
in one act. The house, which was
crowded, was kept in an uproar from
beginning to end. 1t has been sug-
gested to visit our neighboring towns if
so, do not miss it as it is well worth 25
cents. About $37 were the proceeds.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
BETHESDA CHURCH NOTES

A revival of large proportions has
been in progress at Bethesda M. E.
Church for nearly five weeks. The
thought of the community seems to be
focused upon the subject of salvation.
Great displays of power have been wit
messed. The meetings are featured by
deep, quiet and sober thought. The
subject has been put up to the people in
a business like way, and it has appealed
to them. The Bible has been the text
book. No greater revival has ever been
seen in this community. To date. 123
have professed saving faith in Christ.
Last Sunday was one of the greatest
days in the history of old Bethesda.
There were so probationers received at
the morning service; by letter and l
by answering the questions propounded
for admission into full membership.
Miss Shay has been tireless. Her
singing and altar calls have been most
effective. She is verify called of God
to the work of an evangelist. The
meetings will close most likely in few
days. Do not miss a single service.
We expect to have a great day next
Sunday. Young converts will have an
opportunity to join the church on pro-
baton. Let every young convert seek
a church home without delay. Preach
ing by pastor at 1890 a. M, and 7.3O
p. m. Sunday School at 2 p. m. Let
the young converts make it point to
attend. Brotherhood Devotional meet
ing at $50 a. m.
Junior League Saturday at 8 p. m.
Miss Minnie Shay will remain over
Sunday and we are planning to make
the day memorable.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
MRS. FRANCES E. TAYLOR WRIGHT

Mrs. Frances E. Taylor Wright
widow of the late Prot. Alfred S.
Wright died at her home "raylor
Homestead" near Norridgewock, Me-,
on Thursday, February 11th, aged
about 73 years.
Prof. and Mrs. Wright taught in the
public schools here some thirty years
ago and have many friends here among
the older people and among the younger
generation who were their pupils.
Mrs. Wright was buried in the Tay-
lor burying ground in front of her
home, on Sunday last.
Mrs. Wright's nephew Mr.. Albert E.
Taylor extends his grateful thanks to
the friends in Middletown who by let
ters and cards frightened the last days
of Mrs. Wright's life.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
LOST $50 ON STREET
Several COIOred People Found
Money And Returned 1t
CHIEF HILYARD'S GOOD WORK

Chief of Police Hilyard is still "mak-
ing good, to use current phrase,
he is growing more shillful in the use
full way of ferreting out crime.
We give his latest vidocq, or, to be
more modern, Detective Burns, exploit
Late last Saturday night, a well
dressed colored woman approached him
and inquired if he had not lost some
money. After feeling in his pockets,
he said he had not, and asked why she
thought so. She then told him she
had seen three young colored women
pick up some billsnear him, and thought
they must be his, giving their names
as Irene Mckinney, Lucy Robinson and
Rachel Jefferson.
= Chief arrested Irene on suspicion and
she after being ques ion admitted pick
ing up 81, but no more. Inquiry at
some of the stores showed that ST. SO
gold piece had been given Irene in
change at one place and that at another
she had exhibited three S5. 90 bills.
Upon further prodding by the Chief
Irene admitted she had gotten a $2. so
gold piece in change, bur said 1t was
what was left of $500 bill!
Thereupon Chief put Irene in the
lock up, in default of bail, to await q
hearing on Tuesday morning before
Squire Cox.
In justice to Lucy Robinson it must
! be said that she admitted picking up
$40, and turned it over to the Chief,
and also did Rachel Jefferson the $1.0O
bill she said she had found. She also
admitted having given $500 bill to
her imam" Charles Platter, who turned
it over to the Chief, thus making the
total amount recovered in goods and
money $28.91 out of the original $50
lost on Saturday night by man some
where between the National Hotel
and "Hell's Hitchen," when in state
of frumentous hilarity.
After the facts were brought out
before Justice Cox, he discharged
the two women Lucy Robinson and
Rachel Jefferson, and held Irene Nc
Kinney to answer to the grand jury.
Irene's employer having agreed tc
put up $40 more for her it was thoulht
best to let her go, since she had restor-
ed the money, and the county would be
saved the expense of the prosecution
For his skilful work Chief Hilyard
lerits great praise.
4 This story also illustrates another
act, viz: that it is not always wise tc
Try to befriend man in his cups. We
are told that VT. Corbit Vinyard seeing
the mans condition tried to pilot hin
to his home, and as a reward for hi:
attempt to play the role of the "GooC
Samaritan" was accused by him with
the theft of the money! 1t is not ne
cessary for the Transcript to add that
such an accusation was not only an in
stance of base ingratitude but an out
rage upon a very worthy young man.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
Forest Church Notes
Indav. February 21st. 1915.

Sunday, February 21st, 1915.
1890 a. m. Public worship with SER
mon.
. 11.45 a. m. Sunday School session.
GAS p. m. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. "Favorite Chapters of the Bible,
and Why" Miss Mildred Redgrave,
leader.
7.SO p. m. Evening service with ser
mon.
Wednesday evening, prayer meeting.
The PASTORS class for the instruction
of those desiring to unite with the
Church will meet in the Library room
of the Church on next Saturday after
noon at 2.3O o'clock, and on every Sat-
urday afternoon thereafter.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
LOCAL NEWS

The best steak, roasts, lamb and yea
at w. C. JONES'
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
J. C. GREEN.
WANTED-BALED HAY AMI
STRAW. S. B. FoARD.
FRESH and SALT FISH at my store
at all times. w. c. JONES.
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
]. C. GREEN.
DIR. Warren S. P. Combs Dentist.
Successor to the late DR.. j. C. Sites.
HIDES WANTED-The highest cash
prices paid for horse and COW hides.
w. C. JONES.
FOR SALE CHEAP. Oak hall-stand
and dining-room table, also walnut bed
room suit and sideboard. Apply to
THIS OFFICE.
FOR SALE.-A few thoroughbred
pigs of both sexes. Jersey Red from
the Celebrated Collins strain of Moores-
town, N. ].
GEORGE L. TOWNSEND,
Odessa, Del.
FARMERS-Your Lime orders are
now in season. We offer Run Kiln,
Pulverized, Hydrated and Ground Lime
stone. Highest Carbonate. Lowest
prices. Prompt shipments.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Mr.. Adam Bregemeier who sold his
farm to Mr.. H L. Neff during the
early winter moved his family to Mil
ford on Thurday where they will re-
side.
The Maxwell farm containing about
800 acres will be offered at public sale,
at the Middletown Hotel today This
Is one of the best farms in st. Georges
Hundred, and the bidding is likely to
be spirited.
Unclaimed Letters-The following list
of Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Post Office, for week ending Feb. 11th:
Mrs. Anna Rosetta Jones, Mrs. Ella
Dallor, Mrs. ANNE G. Tucker, Miss
Lizzia Ponza, Miss Mary Taylor, Miss
Bessie Wllkerson, William F. Brown,
George Stout.
In few days NJ. Banning & Son
will begin making alterations to the
store room vacated by the Globe Cloth
ing Store, where they will move their
grocery store in a short time. The
room will be nicely painted and papered
and many other necessary improve
ments made during the next two
weeks.
Ex-Sheriff Walter S. Burris will
take charge of the garage on South
Broad street on March first, and will
make many Improvements thereto.
His son Mr.. Harry Burris will look
after the business of the local garage
and since the location is ideal the under
taking should be made very profita-
bic one during the coming year.
Mr.. S. M. Rosenberg has removed
the Globe Clothing Store from the
Comegys Building where he has con-
Quoted business for the past IA years,
to one of the Opera House stores. The
store room has been thoroughly renova-
ted, and when the new plate glass win
dows are placed in front, the Globe
Clothing Store will have cozy quarters.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
The "FIyer" is Coming

The ''Votes for Women Flyer" will
make its second visit to Middletown, on
Saturday evening, February Goth, at Z
p. m. Miss Mabel Vernon and Mrs.
Edna Latimer, will speak in front of
the Opera House.
The "Flyer" will leave Middletown
fJr Townsend, to speak at p. m.
Miss Vernon is Delaware girl, re-
turned from recent campaign in
Nevada, where she helped to carry that
State for suffrage. Mrs. Latimer spoke
here when the "Flyer" made its first
appearance in Middietown, three weeks
ago.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
MRS. MARY SCIENCE

Mrs. Mary Science died at her home
in Summit Bridge at 1915 o'clock
Monday morning. aged so years, De-
ceased had only been sick two weeks,
and heart trouble was the cause of her
death. She was the wife of Mr.. Will
liam H. Science, and leaves besides a
devoted husband one daughter and
three sons to mourn her untimely death.
Funeral services We're held at her late
residence Thursday morning at II
O'Clock and interment made in st.
Georges NJ. E. Cemetery,
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
Sales to Take Place

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2Sd, 1915. =
Public Sale of stock, farming imple-
ments, ETC., by L. E. Druley, on the
Droll farm, near the Brick Mill. JOSEPH
NJ. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 1875
Public sale of cattle and hogs by ]. F.
Fox on the Long Island farm on the
road from Odessa to Silver Run. D. P.
Hutchinson, Auctioneer,
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
Truitt--Deakyne Wedding

Miss Reba Ward Deakyne, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Deakyne, of
near town, and MIR. Harry Raymond
,Truitt, of this town, were married in
Camden, N. j., on Wednesday, Febru-
lary Sd. Mr.. and Mrs. Truitt will reside
in town.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20
EatOn.-Castelow Announcement

Mr.. George w. Castelow announces
the marriage of his daughter Nina Mae
to Mr.. Earle D. Eaton at Elkton, Nd,
Feb. 9th 1915, by the Presbyterian
minister the Rev. JOHN McElmoyle.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20

Mothers Take Notice! Read cur
Boys Blouse and Mems Shirt ad.
Big bargains both.
Middletown transcript., 1915-02-20

THR TRANscRlPr sl.OO per Year,
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02

Tro dicnlond dip telescope IS net dis played very extensively hut 1t IS not oul of style by any means. Other telescope styles are to be worn but will Ly no means be seen as much as Fedoras.
 Lower crowns and wider brins than heretofore are perhaps the most striking changes made in soft hats. The same ideas were first tried out in straw hats this last summer and met with q rous- ;cg success.
 A hat Of neither extremely high crown or extremely wide brim is very bccom- ing to most men as the new straw hat styles demonstrated this summer. For this reason the same ideas were adopted for soft hats this fall
 The brims of a great many soft hats have wide bound edges of black or col ored braid. This IS very neat effect and gives a sort of finishing touch to the hat
 Early in the year many matters ex- pected trouble about getting the proper dyes owing to the European war. But
 "Jinx is the worst moving picture fan I ever saw
 That SOP"
 Yes: he accidentally got into a street scene being taken for a photoplay over a year ago. and Ee has been hunting the movie houses ever since like a wild man. Flori- da Times Union.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02

TEere have heen many u11rsra'iy Clever hat style created fer rcl this fail-Ciiec,s that are distinctive. ;ndi- v,duci ard dasAiagly bright bcL really nos entirely new. Hat designers have been b-.Sier th2-l bees for many months trying 10 th;nl5 ID new ideas but what they have accomplished ly t.le.r diligent efforts, We mast admit, Is hardly notice able
 The general run of styles Jnis season follow ycry closely those of last fall and winter. There are no distinct ohange5 and perhaps there are q fewer number Oi oyeitiss than ever.
 One thing is sure. This is to be ai-o.aer season of contrasts in headwear just as last year was. On soft hats in I1T,-,;l2T the bo~s and bands are of . l.Iercnt co.or than the crown.
 The PGglTee Band Is not shown near ly SO much as it was before. It is a falling iCol' and Is due to be rernem- hercd in the style world as a "has-been." However tkc Fugarec will be worn by many discriminating dressers in the carly fall.
 As Q general rule the hats this com ing season viii be much more dignihed than they have been the past few years. 4Lcy are still as we have said before very much like those of previous sea- cccs, but they are toned down a bit.
 Bows in the back quarter will be few and far between. They are shown set on the side almost entirely.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02

evidently they had little or ao Il.lc,i, for they have b-ouGh. forth -:!a.ly gi,' and rare colo-.ngs.
 Browns and Pearls ar, the favoy.tci with greens and blues bidding stro1 , for popularity. They are shown in va riOus combinations with bands CT Llacl blue, tan, gun metal, biacl- and whitt etc.
 In Derbies the ruling shades ar black and tobacco brown. With rars exceptioas the b2>d is the same cole as the crown.
 Silk hats fer formal wear show :; tendency to heavier crowns and ratht flat set brirns They will not tape so much as those of previous season nor will they be worn 50 far back c, the heads.
 Fur caps will be shown in styIo: adopted from the English Army. The have exceptionally large flaps and ali tied under the chin.
 There are no decided changes n go:' caps. They come mostly II chccilo and p1aidcd fabrics.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
THAT'S ALL

He-A maid must not expect such lovers as she finds -n books. Few men are paragons.
 She-Oh, l should not expect q paragon. I should be satisfied with lover, young. handsome, brave noble and unselfish.-Dayton Herald
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-26
How TO Prevent
Premature Grayness

It is logical to assume that care
which Will prolong the normal health
of the scalp will prolong the years
during which your hair will retain its
natural color. 1t is logical to assume
that neglect of the hair and scalp, re-
sulting in Gandruff accompanied by the
vast number of tiny germs or microbes
must impair the various scalp organs,
including the pigment-carryfng cells.
and thus hasten grayness. If a person
takes the best of care of his hair and
scalp and retains the natural color un-
til he is sixty, there can be no abso-
lutte proof that lack of care, in that
particular case. would have resulted in
grayness ten or twenty years earlier.
But there is every reason to believe
that lack of care-lack OF scalp health
would have caused grayness at an
earlier age. 1t is a logical and safe
conclusion that keepin~ the scalp free
or as nearly free as possible-from
dandruff. dirt. germs and excessive
oily secretions will do very great
deal toward maintaining the healthy
activity of the pigment cells and thus
will be one of your social and business
handicaps.
The following is very popular and
widely recommended formula for de-
stroying the dandruff and germs and
promoting and maintaining scalp
health and thus warding off premature
grayness: ounces bay rum, ounces
lavona de composee. and y draehm
menthol crystals. You can get the in
gradients from any druggist and mix
them Yourself, or the druggist will mix
them for you. Apply to the scalp night
and morning and rub in with the finger
ips.-AdVertisement.