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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03
Laura Jean Libbey's
Daily Talks on
Heart Topics
Copyright, 1915, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)

They ne'er considered it as loath
To look a gift horse in the mouth,
And very wisely would lay forth
No more upon it than twas worth. !"
Ii those who have striven so hard
to make holiday giving pleasing for
others only knew Of the spirit with
which it is ofttimes received, it would
nip much of the pleasure out of the
old, time-honored custom. It would
be laughable we're it not so pathetic
in many an instance. The wife of
the clerk living in modest apart
ments hears the expressman's rap on
the door with a thrill of pleasure.
His well-to-do Aunt Hannah, from
the country, has sent them an i'm
mense Christmas box.
Il do hope it's a lace centerpiece
for the dining room table, a hand
some carving set, a silk dress pat
tern or a set of furs. / limited so
strongly to her when she was here
last those were the things I hoped
Santa would bring u.s.
Hubby could not cut the strings
fast enough to suit the kiddies, who
gathered, open-eyed, about the great
box. A note lay on top, stating that
Auntie had made everything in the
box with her own hands. The wife's
shrek of anger was drowned in the
shrill cry of delight by the little ones
as package after package was I'M
wrapped. There was canvas doll
with a pretty hand-painted face that
baby could fling around There were
scarlet knitted caps and mittens for
Johnpie,ra knitted sweater for Dick,
a soft, f1eecy wool scarf for the
mother of the Riddles, and three
pairs of knitted socks for their
father. Another note, attached to
bundle, read4 I'm housekeeping I
don't know of anything more useful
than these-half a dozen bingham
aprons and dust caps!"
'Was there ever such a lot of old
trumpery as that exasperating old
woman has sent us? I wouldn't give
them house ROOM" declared the wife.
aunt means we'll" responded her
husband reprovingly. 'Many long,
weary hour those dear old hands
have spent in fashioning those gifts
which you find so unwelcome."
Another ring at the bell. 'It's
from your mother" exclaimed the
wife excitedly. "Now. we shall be
apt to get something of some ac-
count" The children, hearing that,
held their breaths.
The package disclosed a toy engine
for Baby Sue, who had never seen
an engine or ridden on a train;
pair of riding boots for Master
Johnnie, aged 10, who never had
horse to ride, with no prospect of
ever owning such an animal; pair
of French vases for the wife, to-
gether with a pair of pink satin, be-
ribboned bedroom slippers; a coat
and-trouser hanger for the head of
the household
Her husband quoted slowly:
81 never cast a flower away,
A gift of one who cared for me,
A flower, faded flower,
: 4 Af~~f y
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03

others. Hope I manage to go with
him. He is tall, has dark eyes. /
have blue eyes, brown hair. Are we
well mated? had gone with one I
liked next best. I shall quit him, go
with other, if the chance is mine. /
think one l go with loves me. Is it
proper for youth to put an arm
around the girls chair back if out of
place, yet on short acquaintance ?
Does this show his regard for me ?
Please reply. X.
Be sure to know your own mind,
then try earnestly to decide which is
best. It is not polite to place his
arm back of girls chair in company.
He may mean well, despite this
habit.
Never Elope Hoping to Reform Him.
Dear Miss Libbey-I am an inter-
ested girl reader past 16, ask advice.
Months ago met young man like
sincerely, over a year older than l
am. Been engaged two months. My
folks object to company keeping with
him. He has an unenviable reputa-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03
UNIDENTIFIED STEAMER
IS REPORTED LOST

Madrid, Jan. News was received
here today of the loss off the Scilly
Islands of the steamer Miguel
BenlIiure in storm. There were AZ
members of the crew.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03

The Journals Want AID
way will get you results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03
Her Parents Object to Auto Going.

Her Parents Object to Auto Going.
Dear Miss Lbbey: I, a girl near
a year over II, go with nice-appear-
ing young man of 20, thinking a
great deal Of him. He gave up young
men friends I thought not fit for him.
One worry for us both is my parents
will not consent to my going with
him. His parents treat me nicely if
go to their home. About once a
week I 90 back He has just got an
auto. Wants me to 60 along with
him and his parents. My parents OBJ
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03

No steamship of this name, is given
in maritime records.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03

Miss Libbey's replies to your let
ters. Personal letters not answered.
Correct name and address given to
insure attention, not to print. Use
ink. Write short letters, only on one
side of paper. Address Miss Libbey,
No. 916 President Street, Brooklyn,
II. Y.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-03

ton for flirting with girls. Is hurt
full to his mother in anger. He wants
me to elope. / think l win be unde-
cided until you advise. Please do
not write "Give him upp' / think
maybe l may reform this one.
M. f.
You will regret in untold sorrow if
you fail to take your parents advice
at your age. Reform is very uncer-
tain. When older you will do better
in deciding wisely and making a diff
ferent, better match. Never elope.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
BE FAIR WITH THE FARM

A farmer remarked the other day
that, in figuring up the results of his
business for 1915, he found if he allowed
6 per cent. on his investment he would
have nothing for his time after all ex-
penses were paid; if he allowed himself
$50 per month he would have nothing
for his investment. He finished by
saying, "Why a carpenter gets $4.0O a
day and has no investment, except a
few TOOLS
Now we do not wish to be understood
as contending that the income on the
average farm is what it should be. but
we think it only fair to call attention to
an important item which the farmer
overlooked and which the average
farmer overlooks, and that is tile home
and living which the family of six had
for the year. Although $100 or 5000
per month seems a big sum to the aver
age farmer for months work, yet he
will find that the man who receives it
has paid it ali out for the things which
this farmer forgot even to mention, and
is daily approaching time when he may
have no salary or no home. While we
are rightfully asking for fair play and a
square deal, let US give the same to the
old farm. pennsylvania Farmer.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
SHOULD GROW VETCH

Gen. A. R Benson, President of the
State Board of Agriculture, who has a
farm near Dover, has been growing
hairy vetch for a number of years, and
is very well pleased with this legume
as forage crop and soil improver.
His soil is sandy, clayey loan, of
good fertility. He gives the following
reasons for preferring vetch to crimson
clover:
l. Because it resists drought better
than crimson clover, being deeper
rooted. For the same reason it with
stands freezing and thawing better and
does not throw out of the ground in
winter.
2. Vetch gathers more nitrogen than
crimson clover.
8. Vetch makes much larger growth
and produces more hay to the acre. 1t
grows we'll in combination with wheat
or winter oats.
4. 1t is much easier to grow than
crimson clover.
5. 1t is rated by experiment stations
to be next to alfalfa in feeding value,
superior to crimson clover in this re-
spect
g. 1t can be sown and good stand
secured as late as wheat is sown in Del
aware, the first of September until the
tenth of October.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
Washing and Leaching Of Manures

Farmers have been so accustomed to
throw the manure from the stable in a
pile in the barnyard, and leave it until
it is convenient to haul it to the fields,
that they do not give the matter of loss
by washing and teaching any consldera-
ton. Usually but little of the value OF
the solids of the manure is lost in the
stable, but great losses occur after ii
is thrown IN pile. The manure in the
stable, saturated by the urine contains
more than so per cent water. The
moisture in the manure holds in solu-
ton the greater part of the plant foods
which the manure contains. " When the
rains fall upon the manure and the
water from the melted snow soaks into
it, the teaching process carries away
much of the soluble plant foods and i
is lost beyond recovery, for it is either
carried away in the water as it flows in
the surface to the streams, or sinks
into the ground where. for all practical
purposes, it is wasted.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
TO PROMOTE ATHLETICS

At a meeting of the employees of the
Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, held at Clayton on
March Goth, 1916, an association was
formed to promote and encourage all in
door and outdoor athletics among the
employees and members of the associa-
ton.
In forming this organization the en-
ployes have the approval and hearty CO.
operation of the officials of the Pennsyl-
vania System as a whole, and member
ship is not confined to Clayton and
vicinity, but the association will welcome
any employe (white) of this Division.
A strenuous effort is being made by the
Membership Committee to extend
cordial invitation to all of the employees
of this Company to join the association.
The following officers of the Associa-
ton were elected at the meeting of the
20th inst, to serve for a period of one
year:
Board of Directors: E. B. John, w.
F. Greene, J. B. Book, F. A. Ross, A.
C. R. Seemans, F. H. Bentley, F. T.
White, J. R. Donovan, C. W. Hall, C..
A. Neugebauer, Raymond Swenk, W.
B. King, T B. Fluharty, j. c. Beck,
Charles Stewart, Sr., ]. w. Ford, W.
L. Stradley, J. E. Mayhem, j. R.
Richards. President, Fred A. Ross,
Clayton, Del; 1st vice-president, Frank
H. Bentley, Clayton, Del; I'd vice
president, Andrew C. R. Seemans,
Clayton, Del; financial secretary. Bailey
S. Ashby, Clayton, Del; recording
secretary and treasurer, Hewitt H.
Hugg.
Membership, social, finance, baseball,
tennis, building and publicity COM
mittees were formed; also special
committee to secure quarters for the
new organization.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
Will Run Public Buildings

Former United States Senator l..
Heisler Ball, of Falkland; Charles H.
Grantland and Charles N. Ten Weeges,
will compose the Public Building Com
mission which will have full charge of
the new city hall and county Court
House as soon as it is occupied by the
city and county and when the Whining
ton Building Commission, which super
vises its erection, have relinquished
Office DR.. Ball was appointed by the
Levy Court to represent the county,
Grantland was appointed by Council to
represent the city and Ten Weeges by
Governor Miller, this method being the
one specified by law for the commission.
The term of each commissioner is for
four years and the annual salary is 5000.
The commission will appoint the super
intendent of the building and all the
employees necessary to maintain the
structure.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
MILL DESTROYED BY FIRE

The grist and saw mills of Sherman
Dayett, at Yeatman's station, on the
Newark & Pomeroy railroad, six miles
north of Newark, were totally destroyed
by fire early Friday night of last week.
A sudden change of the wind is all that
saved the home of Mr.. Dayett, which is
close to the mill The roof of the
dwelling was on fire when the wind
suddenly changed, blowing the flames
away from the house The loss is about
$4,000 covered by insurance. In trying
to save some articles in the mills, Mr..
Dayett was painfully burned about the
face and William Moody. boy who
lives with the Dayetts, was burned on
the arm. On account of the condition
of the roads it was impossible to get
fire engines to the scene of the fire.
Several firem9n went out in automobiles
but the mills were. destroyed before
their arrival
The fire evidently started from a
stove in the office
While the mill at Yeatman is an old
one, Mr.. Dayett had been there only
about five years. The capacity of the
mill was 80 barrels of -four day, and it
was being operated to capacity.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES

April I'd. The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Divine Service: 1890 Holy Com
munion and Sermon.
IL. 45 Sunday School session.
7.3O Evening Prayer and Sermon, by
the Rt. Rev. F. J. Kinsman, D. D
Bishop of the Diocese.
Wednesday: 7.3O P. M, Evening
Prayer and Sermon by the Rev. S. D.
VanLoan, Rector, ST Paul's Church,
Georgetown, Del,
Friday: $50 Penitential Office and
Meditation. Let US have alarge attend
ance on Sunday evening when the
Bishop is present.
Despite the inclement weather, the
Lenten Services have been we'll attended.
The Sunday morning congregations have
been unusually large, and there has
been a marked increase in the Sunday
evening attendance.
Meetings: Thursday, 2 O'Clock, The
Parish Guild.
Friday, 23O O'Clock, The Woman S
Auxiliary.
Friday, 4o'clock, The Junior Auxiliary
in the Parish House.
The Choir is working hard with the
special music for the Easter Services,
and we trust that every member will
try to be present at the rehearsals.
Easter will soon be here. Forget not
to lay by as God has prospered you for
a generous offering on Easter Day
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
CHARLES RAUSCH

Charles Rausch of near Blackbird,
died on Tuesday afternoon about one
o'clock, of old age, aged 81 years. He
has been making his home with his chill
dren, and at the time of his death was
with his daughter, Mrs. James A. Lip
pincott and family just below Black
bird Mrs. Rausch died eighteen years
ago last month. They had ten children
of whom four are living. These are
Mrs. James A. Lippincott, Mrs. Clay
ton Powell, Frank and Charles Rausch
They had sixteen grand children and
eight great grand children.
Mr. and Mrs. Rausch came to this
country from Germany a bride and
groom about 1858.
Funeral services will be held this
Saturday afternoon, at Mrs. Lippin-
colts home at one o'clock, and inter
ment will be made in Old Union Gem
etery, near Townsend.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
ALFRED GREEN

Alfred Green, one of the aged resi-
dents of Middletown, died on Saturday
last, of pneumonia, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. William VanSant, in
Wilmington, following an illness OF
several months. Mr.. Green was 80
years old last January, and came here
forty years ago from Trenton, N. j.,
where he was born. He was a wonder
full man, having worked at his trade,
that of plasterer, up to last winter.
Mr. Green was an elder in the Forest
Presbyterian Church, and super1nten-
dent of the Sunday School at Arm
strongs' Chapel. He was ordained and
made one of the ruling elders at Arm
strongs' when it was organized as a
church on September 80, 1877. when the
new church had but thirteen members.
The other elder of the church was G.
Washington Jones, now resident of
Wilmington.
Mr.. Green's wife and six children
survive him. The children are: William
Alfred Green and Mrs. Wallace c.
EIiason, of Middletown; Mrs. William
w. Vansant, of Wilmington; Mrs. Ed
ward Graves, of Townsend; Walter and
Harry Green, of Chester. Services
were held on Tuesday afternoon, at
his late home, with interment in Forest
Cemetery. The services were in charge
of Rev F. H. Moore. pastor of Forest
Church.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs. AL
bert Price, Fletcher Deakyne, William
B. Weldon, J. F. McWhorter, j. A.
Cleaver and Walter Beasten.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
MRS. ELLA MILLER

Mrs. Charles Miller, of Atlantic City,
we'll known to many residents of this
town, as Miss Ella Maxwell, died at her
home last week after an illness Of
several weeks. Mrs. Miller was a sister
of Mrs Mary Maxwell Davidson, who
before her marriage taught in the public
schools here, and niece of Miss Rachel
Ireland, and of Miss Annie Maxwell,
also of Mrs. Mary Vandegrift, who now
makes her home in Atlantic City. Mrs.
Miller was frequent visitor with her
relatives and friends here. Mr.. Miller,
who survives his wife, is assistant chief
of the fire department at Atlantic City
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
new BANK OFFICERS
Directors Of Citizens Elected New
Cashier and Teller
CLERKS WERE NOT CHOSEN

The election of Edward e. Ladley' OF
Laporte, Pa, as cashier, and William
Griffith Lockwood, of Middletown, as
teller of the Citizens National Bank,
of Middletown, as announced IN. Tues
davis Evening Journal, " settles aques-
tion which has exercised the minds OF
the depositors at the Bank since John
..amCrouch. John R. Crouch. Frederick
buch and George Janvier all resigned
ir positions several weeks ago. The
yssrs. Crouch, father and sons, who
were cashier, assistant teller and clerk,
resigned simultaneously, their reslgns-
tions being an entire surprise to'the di-
rectors and their friends. Mr.. Janvier's s
resignation followed the Crouch S resig-
nations about a week later and took effect
at once. The Crouch designations will
take effect on May first.
The newly elected cashier is at pres
ent the cashier of the First National
Bank at Laporte. He is forty-two
wears OIL aye anu 1AloAAAON %hN "AAA ~
cupy the cashiers home adjoining the
bank. Mr.. Crouch with his family will
on May first remove to the house on
South Broad street which he recently
purchased from Joshua 2. Grassland.
Mr.. Lockwood, the newly-elected
teller, is a resident Of Middletown,
making his home with his mother, Mrs.
William K. Lockwood, on North Broad
street. He was for some years teller
at the Peoples Bank, this town, but
for some time has had no official posi-
ton, since the resignation of Mr.. Jan
vier from the Citizens Bank, Mr.. Lock-
wood has been acting temporarily as
teller.
Two other positions, that of assistant
teller and clerk, made vacant by the
resignation of thu Crouch brothers, will
be filled at later meeting.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
Forest Church Notes
Sunday, April 2, 1916.

Sunday, April 2, 1916.
1870 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
The Mems Bible Glass is increasing
in attendance. Every man is cordially
welcomed.
6.45 P. M. Christian Endeavor
Service. Topic: The Conservation of
Time. Psa. 90 (Consecration Service)
7.SOP. M. Evening service with SER
mon.
Wednesday evening. Prayer Meeting.
The Treasures OF all the Boards and
Societies of the Church are requested
to make up their reports to March 31st
and present them to the pastor.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT

A summary Of the March crop report
for the States of Maryland and Della
ware and for the united States, as
compiled by the Bureau of Crop Esti-
mates (and transmitted through the
Weather Bureau), U. S. Department
of Agriculture, is as follows:
WHEAT ON FARMS
Estimated stocks, in bushels, on
farms March 1 this year: Maryland,
2,57O, 900 compared with 2, 1868, 900 year
ago and ], 1898, 900 two years ago. Della
ware, 394, 900 compared with 467, 900 a
year ago and $4,000 two years ago.
United States, 242,OOO,OOO compared
with 152, 9O3, 900 year ago and 151,-
1876, 200 two years ago. Price, per
bushel, on March to producers: Mary
land, $1.1O compared with SLAB year
ago and so. 95 two years ago. Delaware
S1.18 compared with 81 IS year ago
and $0.98 two years ago. United States
S103 compared with S1.34 a year
ago and $O.83 two years ago.
OATS ON FARMS
Estimated stocks, in bushels, on
farms March l this year: Maryland,
428, 900 compared with 100000 a year
ago and 1928, 900 two years ago. Della
ware, $1,000 compared with $4,000 a
year ago and 10000 two years ago.
United States, 587, 100000 compared
with 379. 1863, 900 year ago and 419,
481, 900 two years ago. Price, per
bushel, on March to producers: Mary
land, s. cents compared with 81 cents a
year ago and so cents two years ago.
Delaware, so cents compared with 55
cents year ago and 45 cents two years
ago. United States, APT cents com
pared with 52.1 year ago and 38.9 two
years ago.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
Miss Lena Weber spent Friday in

Miss Lena Weber spent Friday il
Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brockson were
Philadelphia visitors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Shallcross
visited Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Adam Reed and daughter, Miss
Irene, were in Wilmington on Friday.
Mrs. Joseph L. Rhoades is spending
this week with her parents in Warwick.
Mrs. W. T. Connellee and daughter,
Miss Laura, are visiting in Atlantic
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Everett Walls spent
the weekend with their parents at
Georgetown.
Mr.. c. E. Herbst, of New York City,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George Kohl,
on the Levels.
Misses Frances Davis and Helen Nc
/ Dowell were in Philadelphia last Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs Samuel Price spent Tuesday and
Wednesday with her niece, Mrs. Grant
Rowbotham, at Glenolden, Pa.
Mr.. jerome NJ. Petticord, of Will
mington, spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Wilson.
Mr.. Samuel Burstan, of Philadelphia,
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Burstan.
Mr.. and Mrs. H S. Newman spent
several days this week in Canton, Pa,
attending the funeral of his uncle.
Mr.. Horatio N. Willis, of Philadel-
phia, has been visiting his father, Mr..
and Mrs. Merritt N. Willis and family.
Mrs. Robert Whittock, of near Will
mington, is here for a visit with her
sister, Mrs. A. S. Whittock, near
Odessa.
Mrs. John B. Cleaver is paying a
visit with friends in Philadelphia and
will later go to Trenton. N, j., for a
lew days stay.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Beck and daugh-
ter, Helen, spent several days of this
week with his daughter, Mrs. Harry H.
Hilton, at Media, Pa.
The Transcript is glad to state that
the condition of Mr. John J. Sullivan,
Jr., W has been critically i'll for sew
eral weeks, is somewhat improved.
Mr. and Yrs. William A. McCrone, of
near McL enough, Will quietly observe
the twenty-fifth anniversary of their
marriage at their home on Sunday,
April second.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore V. Leonhart,
of Philadelphia, former residents of
this town, are receiving congratulations
on the birth of son, Theodore "
Leonhart, Jr.
Nr. and Mrs. Daniel Cochran enter
tanned for dinner on Sunday, Mrs.
George CHM, Miss Mildred CHM, Mr..
and Mrs. A W Cochran, Mrs. John E.
CHM, Miss Lillian CHM, Mr.. Jas. Car
penter, Camilla CHM.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
MIR. Wilson Merritt Home

On Sunday Mr.. Wilson Merritt, who
was seriously injured in an auto accident
last July, was brought by automobile
from the Philadelphia hospital to his
home, his nurse coming with him.
Mr.. Merritt is about in his wheel-chair
greeting his friends, who gladly welcome
him home again.
The Transcript is very glad to hear of
his improvement, and trusts he will
some day be quite restored to health,
able to resume the energetic prosecution
of his business as before. He is far too
valuable citizen for the community to
spare him any longer than necessary.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-01
Bethesda Church Notes

April I'd. $50 A. M. Brotherhood
Devotional meeting. C. P. Weber,
leader.
In the absence of the Pastor who is
at conference, there will be no preach
ing service next Sunday.
PIP. M. Sunday School.
The conference year now closing has
been successful. The benevolent budget
will be a little beyond $1,000. which
speaks well for the congregation s
fidelity to the great correctional in
terests.
Jr. League Saturday at 8 P. M.