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Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
NEW CENTURY CLUB

Tuesday was Delaware Lay" at the
New Century Club, very interesting
continuation of the Delaware Day of
several weeks ago. Before the program
was given, these delegates were elected
to attend the Federation to be held in
Wilmington in May. Delegates. Mrs.
Mary Cochran Pool and Miss Helen v.
Shallcross; Alternates, Mrs. Maria M.
Vaughan and Mrs. Mollie S. Pool.
Miss Helen ShaIlcross asked that the
club members save their odd news
papers and magazines and send to her.
Later she will sell them and use the
money for some special purpose in the
new club house. Miss Eliza Green re-
ported progress of the work on the
club house. The Delaware Day pro-
gram follows: Piano solo, Miss Frances
Watkins; Paper, Interesting Facts
About Appoquinimink and St. Georges
Hundred" Paper, "The Underground
Railway" Miss Hutchin; History of
Delaware College," Mrs. Hoffecker;
Song, Delaware, Century Club; ga
Domestic Science School," Mrs. C. S.
Green; History of MiddIetown Acad-
emy," Mrs. W. B. Biggs; "The First
Girls School in the United States" "
Miss Eliza Green; "Our Town of Fifty
Years Ago." Miss Ethel Brady Piano
solo, Miss Watkins, Miss Ray Hey
drick, the state president, was present
and gave a pleasant greeting to the
club members.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
PAID LOCAL ADS.

Get your Bulk Garden Seed at Evans
Exchange Store.
FOR SALE-Wagons and Dearborns.
]. c. GREEN.
FOR SALE. Early Cabbage Plants.
A. K HOPKINS.
DIR. Warren S. P. Combs Dentist.
Successor to the late Dr. J. C. Sites.
J. H. Emerson agent for the Model
I Evans Combination Vacuum Sweeper.
FOR SALE.-One good delivery wagon
and set of harness, nearly new.
M. BANNING & Son.
Choice Northern grown Early Rose
Irish Cobblers and Green Mountain seed
potatoes at Evans Feed Store.
For SALE. so baskets of Sweet Po-
tatOes for seed: JAS LIPPNCoTT,
Phone lS8-R a. Townsend, Del.
FOR SALE. Good driving horse )
years old, two fresh cows and pedi-
greed Jersey Red pigs. either sex.
GEORGE L. TOWNSEND,
Odessa, Del.
FOR SALE.-One Miller organ in
good condition. Apply to
P. o. Box 2s5.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Forest Church Notes
SUNDAY. April 16th. 1916.

Sunday, April 10Th, 1916.
1870 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
A cordial invitation is extended to men
to attend, and unite with the Mems
Bible Glass.
6.45 P. NJ. Christian Endeavor service.
Topic: Good Prayer Meetings, and
How to Have Them Always" Acts
IL: III.
7.9OP. M. Evening service with SER
mon.
The ninety-second stated meeting of
the Presbytery of New Castle will con-
vene at Milford on April 17th, at 1.SO
P. M. The order of the day, on Tues
day at 2,SO P. M, will be the election
of commissioners to the General AS
sembly.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
The Old Ladies' Home

Thus far only about a dozen of the
generous patrons of that very worthy
institution, The Old Ladies' Home, have
sent in their usual contribution. viii
not many others who have always done
so, but who have overlooked this present
call, also respond? Our town has been
very kindly treated by this Home, and
can afford to recognize that fact right
literally. Send or leave gifts to Mrs.
g. A. Burris.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
BIackway-Matthews Wedding

Miss Mary A. Blackway, of Cecilton,
and Mr.. Jay C. Matthews. of Earle
vile, were married at Zion NJ. E.
Church on Wednesday. The wedding
march was played by Miss Clara Man
love and the ceremony performed by
Rev. ]. NJ. Mitchell. After a wedding
trip to Washington, D. c., Mr.. and ars.
Matthews will make their home near
Cecilton, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
PIT. Association Organized

The Mt. Pleasant Public School and
Jamison Corner School met last Friday
evening and organized a Parent
Teachers, Association. DR.. Wagner
and Professor Cross were both present
and made the addresses. The following
officers were elected: Mrs. Fred Robin
son, president; Mrs. E. R. Marker, vice
president and Miss Maize Daniels, secre-
tary.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

More lovely Easter Hats, Coats,
Suits, etc., latest styles at FOgcl &
Burstan's.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES

The Sixth Sunday in Lent, (Palr
Sunday)
Divine Service: 1920 Morning Praye
Ante-Communion Service and Sermon
IL. 45 Sunday School session.
7.3O Evening Prayer and Address.
Wednesday: Evening Prayer AM
Sermon by the Rev. C. H. Holmead
Vicar-St Johns Church, Wilmington
Del.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER DAY SERVICE!
Daily service at 1O3 A. NJ.
Additional. Wednesday evening, 73O
Sermon by the Rev. Mr.. Holmead.
MAUNDAY Thursday, Holy Com.
munion
Good Friday, Morning Prayer, Peni,
tential Office, and Sermon.
The PASSION SERVICE, 12 M. to 8
P. NJ.
EASTER DAY
Celebration of the Holy Communion
at 8 A. M.
Morning Prayer, Sermon and Holy
Communion at 1890.
Evening Prayer and Address at 7.30.
We hope many worshippers will en-
deavor to make their Communion at the
early service. To do so will help the
Rector very much. Surely the early
hour is the ideal time for receiving the
Blessed Sacrament 1t savors of the
spirit of Mary Magdalene who on the
first Easter Day came early in the
morning ''while it was yet dark''. She
came expecting only to visit the tomb
of her dear Lord, whereas we come to
greet our risen Savior.
The Offering on Easter Day will be
for the General Fund of the Parish It
is expected that every one will make
special offering on Easter Day.
Be is expected by the Church that
every Communicant make his or her
Communion on Easter Day. 1t is fair to
assume that the number of communions
made at Easter gives a good idea of the
spiritual condition of any parish, be-
cause every live churchman plans to
receive the Sacrament at that time.
There will be short session of the
Sunday School on Easter Day. And all
children are requested to- bring the
Mite Boxes.
The Choir will render a very appro-
pirate and beautiful musical programme
on Easter Day.
The public is cordially invited to all
the Services.
PARISH NOTES
Those who may desire to contribute
Easter flowers are requested to have
them delivered at the Churcn on Satur-
lay morning. Contributions of cut
and potted flowers, preferably white
and Yellow, household plants, palms,
erns, ETC., are acceptable. Please
notify the Rector or any member of the
:hancel committee.
The Annual Parish meeting for the
election of Vestrymen to serve for the
ensuing year will beaheld in the Parish !
House, on Monday, April oath, at 8 !
,'clock.
There will be no meetings of the
Parish Societies during Holy Week.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

The TRANscRlPr 81. 90 per Year.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
PUT TRUST IN EMPLOYEES
Bome Suggestions Recently Made by .
Writer In the American
Magazine. =.

In the American Magazine the
winner of the contest called F'What
l Gould Suggest to My Employer"
says if he had a chance to talk to
his employer he would say:
tfYou want a strong, well-knit or
ganization. Then, above all things,
trust your men-and show it. If
you feel any doubt as to any mans
ability, conceal it. Make that man,
and others, too, feel that you are de-
pending on him, that you have con-
fidence in him, backing him up.
Keep, that attitude consistently un-
til at least you are fully convinced
that he will not do. Other things
being equal, there will be very few
men to fail with that support. But
when man does fail, when it is
quite clear to you that he is not the
man for the job, then by all means
shift him or let him go at once. Do
not keep him to nag and grumble
at, for that will only discourage the
rest of your organization. They will
feel that their own rights (by bet
ter service) to the place are being
ignored. Il
"You have good men. Respect
them. Have confidence in their
judgment. It is a good thing to
consult outside men, to get the out
side viewpoint. But after all re-
member that your own men are far
more vitality interested in the sue
cess Of the company than any out
slider can be and that their intimate
knowledge of your equipment and
needs makes them better fitted to
judge as to the effect Of any new
plans or trade conditions on your
business. Value their opinions and
judgments, accordingly, even though
you do not follow them, and show
that you value them in every possible
way you can"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
''Won't you commit yourself to m
keeping for life?"
81 won't commit myself"
ENGLISH FACE HAS CHANGED.

The injunction of Gladstone, who
physically had an enormous develop
ment of jaw, with regard to repeat.
edly chewing each morsel of food be-
fore swallowing it, will have a new
vogue since Professor Keith's COM
munication to the British association
that the facial type of the English
people is changing. The English
face is becoming narrower and
longer, and the bones of the nose
orifce becoming narrower. In short,
there is a degeneration in the bones
of the jaws, while the teeth show
Irregularities which have only de-
veloped in the last century. We do
not gnaw our bones or masticate our
food as eagerly as our ancestors, and
SO according to the inexorablc law OF
nature, those powers have begun to
atrophy.-London Globe.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
ONE HOT NIGHT IN vERDUN
Red Cross Nurse Tells Of Her Expe.
rience At the Beginning Of
the Bombardment.

Before the present great war the
city of Verdun was an old-fashioned
place with some well-preserved an.
cient customs, among which was the
official night watchman. A Red
Cross nurse has recounted, in LIE Cri
de Paris, her impressions of the first
bombardment of Verdun, year ago.
She arrived at night and was very
tired after a fatiguing journey.
Some time later she was awakened
by the bursting of a shell and the
ringing of a big bell in clock tower.
This was followed by lugubrious
silence, which was broken by the
slow and monotonous voice of the
night watchman, who called out
from the high tower:
"The fire is in the Faubourg Pave.
Inhabitants Of Verdun, get up!'
Then came another shell explosion
and the clang Of the bell.
The voice Of the guardian of the
night was again heard: ''The fire is
at the station. Inhabitants of Yer.
dun, get upP'
Then came more bombs, more bell
changing, and in the intervals of ST.
lence came the voice of the bell
ringer in the same drawling, impas.
sive tones: "The fire is at the Square
des Armes-the fire is at the Eau.
bourg Get up!'
The watchman of today would
have a busy time notifying the Ver.
dunites If any remain of the
thousands of shells showered upon
that city devoted to destruction.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
ALL A TRAFFIC WILL BEAR
Guiding Principle Of Business That u
Surely Being Carried to Ex
cess Nowadays.

One of the causes of decline In
steamboating made reappearance
on the St. Louis levee about dusk
Friday. A packet boat loaded with
way freight, was ready for departure
south. But crew to unload at
points of destination, and to load in
more freight to be taken en- route.
could not be hired. The captain Of
the vessel which plies between many
points not touched by rail, and othe,
points within short distances where
rail competition is successfully met
stationed himself on the levee and
began bidding for men to go aboard.
His first figures we're liberal for men
of that kind, but the negro roust
abouts, having we'll learned the les
son of taking all that traffic will
bear, stood out for higher and highe,
figures, until the captain was forced
to bull the price until it reached SOC
per month, or $3 a day, in addition.
of course, to subsistence. This cap
tain got a crew and took his boat
out. But how often such delays
first in loading at the point of de
parture, and later in getting boat'a
crew, have resulted either in the fall
ing off of shipments or in the wipine
out of the boats profits through ex-
cessive cost of handling. Often both
Of these evils, working together
against steamboating, have put fine
vessels out of commission, even
among packet boats. - st. LouM
obe-Democrat.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
NYAssA.
:;TKs,'ss

With Nyassa we have sentimental
as well as political links, for its dis
covery was made by Livingstone, and
it was British power that put an end
to the Arab slave trading on its
shores. Our rule began with the
African Lake corporation 3s years
ago, afterward merged into a British
protectorate. In 1895 the protecto.
rate was split into two-one becom.
ing the province of Northeastern
Rhodesia and the other Nyassaland.
Everybody agrees that the possibili.
ties sof this region, with its lofty
heights and tropical luxuriance,
make it a country as desirable as the
world can show for the pioneering
spirit.-London Chronicle.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
CLUB FOR WOMEN PAST FIFTY
Money for the Elderly and
Lonely.

Women who have passed the me.
ridian of life and now are on the
sunset" side are to have a club Of
their own which is intended to pro-
vide them with pleasure and con-
genial companionship, give them
some occupation either for them
selves or others and make them in
dependent financially. Men, too,
who own to threcscore years may Or
ganize similar clubs Of their own.
But just now the idea, which origi-
mated with Mrs. G. A. Rugg, goo
West Seventy-third street, does NOT
include joint meetings of the clubs
Mrs. Rugg, who frankly admits
that she belongs to the sunset class
in life, has had the idea for some
time. She wants to help others to
fill their time pleasantly, whether
they be poor OF wealthy, for she says
some of the loneliest women in the
world are these who have money but
nothing to do.
"When her children marry and
leave her or begin to lead their own
lives, mother feels deserted unless
she has something to fill her life as
her children did," Mrs. Rugg said
''It is for such as these that Z want
to start my sunset club. I cab it
sunset because all of us who have
reached sixty have had clouds in our
lives" New York Herald.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
FATTEN ALL SURPLUS MALES
Pumpkins Found Quite Satisfactory
Fowls Make Quick Gains-FIesh :,
Fine in Flavor.

A poultry breeder who experimental
with pumpkins for fattening pen of
surplus cockerels, put five cockerels in
fattening coop, covered with canvas
to keep it dark. The birds were fed
four times day-two meals of boiled
carrots, to which had been added corn
meal for stiffening; one meal of boiled
pumpkins, mixed with ground oats and
cornmeal for stiffeping, and one meal
of whole corn. Milk and water were
supplied for drinking; also grit and
charcoal.
At the end of 18 days the birds had
made gain of over two pounds each,
and the flesh was said to be exception
ally fine In favor and quality of meat.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
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TIME TO MARKET DUCKLlNGs
Success Achieved by Feeding Fowls
All They Can Eat Until Fowls
Are Ten Weeks Old.

Too many small duck growers make
little or no profit from their years Ia
Dor, simply because they are ignorant
Of the proper time to market their
ducklings. Success comes only by
feeding the ducks all they can eat
from the time they are hatched until
they are ten weeks old and then send
ing them right away to market.
+, If the ducklings are hatched early,
so the top prices may be secured, they
can be sold when nine weeks old. But
never keep ducklings that are to be
marketed longer than 12 weeks, no
matter how backward they are. After
this period the ducklings begin to grow
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
BLIND ENERGETIC READERS.

Blind readers of the Braille and
Moon type in all parts of the coun-
try are keeping pace with the war,
reading editorials, studying maps
and familiarizing themselves with
the situation through the instrument
tality of the department for the
blind Of the Free Library of Phila-
delphia. Two magazines, printed in
embossed type, are being distributed
by the library free of charge.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
NO LOVER OF HIS nE,aHsoRa,

'Have you educated your boy Josh
to observe the highest standards of
honesty in every type of obligation" ?"
eyes," replied Farmer Corntossa.
'That's why I'm advisin' him to
leave home an try his luck some
where else. The principles we've
taught him are goin' to give him
pretty much the worst of any busi-
ness deal he gets into anywheres in
this locality.'
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24

their adult plumage and rapidly lose
In weight and therefore will not be fit
to kill until they are 1S or 20 weeks
old.
II is necessary to force your duck
lings to the greatest possible extent.
If they are not ready for market in ten
weeks, and have to be kept ten weeks
longer you either will make no profit
or lose on the bargain. At the older
age they will not bring nearly as much
as green ducks and will have cost you
nearly twice their worth.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
LITTLE covR1esIEs OF WAR.

The Young Lady (going on q
visit across seas, to nervous aunt)-
We're all right, auntie. Don't You,
worry about us. The voyage is soon
over. Besides, 1 expect. we shall
have destroyers to look after US.
Auntie-That's right. Do, dear-
Pm sure it's worth it, even if yor
Go have to pay a little extra.-Lon"
don Sketch.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
NUMBER OF MALES IN FLOCK
With Small Breeds One Rooster to
Ten or. Fifteen Hens Is consid-
cred About Right Number.

The following is generally censid-
cred. the proper number of females
to one male: The small breeds, ten
to fifteen female; medium breeds,
eight to ten females; large breeds,
six to ten females. Ducks, one male
TO five females. Geese in pairs, and
turkeys about one male to five fe-
males. Stock on free range may be
mated in large numbers. -.s
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
INDICATIONS OF SCARCITY.

'.Did you talk with that soapbox
prator?''
eyes," replied Senator Sorghum |;
"but I don't believe we'd better give
him much encouragement. His ap-
pearance- is likely to be depressing
by calling attention tc the empty
condition of the soapbox."
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
DON'T CROWD LITTLE CHICKS
Endeavor to Keep Young Fowls In
Small Fiocks-Bed All Corners
With Litter.

Avoid crowding by keeping chicks In
small tlocks and bedding all corners
with plenty of litter. Fresh straw or
dried grass serves this purpose for
large chicks, clover chaft or shavtngs
for baby chick litter.
Very often shavings can be pro-
cured free Of charge ut the mill.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
CONSTANT JOGGING.

"What makes Mrs. de Style joggle
her arm sop
"she is trying to read an exciting
story through a lorgnette. Louis
lille Courier-Journal.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
VERMlN WORK MUCH DAMAGE
Weakens Fowls Of All Ages So That
They Fall Easy Prey to Disease
Germs Of All Kinds.

Lice of all kinds not only torment
the fowls and chicks and make their
lives miserable, but they weaken them
SO that they fall easy prey to disease
germs which otherwise they might be
able to throw Of.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
FINANCIAL PROBLEM.

GLOW far can you arun your car
in a day."
81 Dunno" replied Mr.. Ghugginss
"it depends somewhat ON. the pri1
of gasoline"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
WHY7

.Why is it we don't hear any more
complaints about defective life pre-
servers on ships?"
Nobody has time to put them
n.n-Stt. Louis Star.
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
LoENRoD.

3What could Biffkins see in thdx
old wall flower to. attract him?"
"Don't you know DEkins is wall
eyed?"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
ILLUSION.

"Biggins is an impressive sort OF
person.
eyes. He's one Of those people
who manage to have superior man
ner mistaken for a superior mind"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
CHANGING NAMES.

"Why do the Russians call the czar
Little Father?'
'sDon't know. l guess the central
allies think of him more as a big foe
pa"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
IT ALL DEPENDS.

..I think it is very stupid /for
people to sit holding hands.' :
eff you think that, you ought to
try a good, lively game Of poker
once"
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
AN EASY ONE.

"Can you tell me how to open The
door to an easy courtship?" /
! scateinly. ,Jaet ring The bsnA3
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24
THAT'S ALL.

ssNNhat's the difference between
chicken hash and chicken Gro.
quettes?"
''Merely a matter of form, old
man."
The Washburn leader., 1916-11-24

i, .,.al~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
Red Sox Divide Spells
and Start Vacations
Cap n Bill Not in Politics

Boston. Oct l3.-The Boston Ameri-
cans today divided the winners spoils
Of the World Series, which they closed
with a victory over the Brooklyn Ma
tionals here yesterday Under the APP
portionment decided upon by the play
ers at a secret meeting. full shares of
s3S26.25 each were given % players,
including several who had figured but
little in the teams success.
$97,756.47 to Others
The remainder of the s97,756,47 which
the team won was given other substi-
tutes and club employees. Heine Wag-
ner and Vean Gregg received three
quarters of a share each. Wickoff and
Pennock divided one share. and Walsh,
who came to the team only in the last
month of the season, was allowed $1,000.
Edward Riley. the, former secretary, and
Charles Green. the club trainer. were
given $500 each and other employees
We're remembered with lesser sums.
down to the bat boy and mascot, who
received $50.
Carrisan Leaves Team
The meeting of the players was
marked by the farewell OF Manager
William Carrigan to the team which
he had piloted to world honors in two
successive years. He said he was
through with baseball for all time -
President Lannin. in bidding the play
ers godspeed, however, said he was still
hoping that Carrigan would return.
George Foster. former crack pitcher,
who suffered from a lame arm this sea-
son. Notwithstanding which he pitched
no-hit game. also announced his re-
tirement. He will develop his farm at
Bokoshe. Okla. he said
Laughs at Politics Rumor
Carrigan's plans are uncertain. He
laughed at reports that he would en-
ter politics, being, possibly, a candi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
BELFAST
Mrs. Annie Hopkins

The death of Annie Hopkins widow of
Charles Richards, occurred Friday morn
ing after a long illness at her home on
Cedar street. About Is months ago Mrs.
Richards underwent a critical operation,
which undoubtedly prolonged her life. but
for some months she had been failing
rapidly. During her illness she had the
tenderest devotion of her only daughter,
Miss Louise, member of the faculty of
the State Normal school at Pennington.
and of three sisters, Mrs. Deborah Hop
kins, Mrs. Georgia Buchanan and Miss
Nellie Hopkins.
Mrs. Richards early life was passed in
Brewer, coming to Belfast when she wa.
married and where she had since made
her home. She was a woman of very
quiet tastes. devoted to her home and
family and beloved by all who knew her.
Besides her daughter and sisters, she
is survived by two nieces, Miss Georgia
Buchanan Of Portland, Mrs Maude Hunt
of Bangor. and one nephew. Leo Buck
man Of Charlestown. Mass. all of whom
were with her when the end came. Her
passing makes a break in a family IN
usually devoted to each other and the
deepest sympathy is extended by MANY
friends. The funeral arrangements have
not been announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
JAMES HENDERSON,
A CONFEDERATE VET,
DIES BATH HOSPITAL

Bath, Me-, Oct. 13.-James Kenner-
son, 49, so far as known the only vet
eran Of the Confede, ate army in Bath,
died Friday morning at the City hos
pital after long illness.
Mr.. HENDERSON was a native Of this
city When young man he went
South and was there at the outbreak
of the Civil war when he was pressed
into the service of the Confederacy,
while his brother, the late Newman
HENDERSON, fought in the army of the
North and in one battle it was said
that the two brothers fought in oppos-
ing armies, each in ignorance OF the
others presence until after the smoke
of battle cleared away.
After the war Mr.. HENDERSON re-
turned to the North and for many
wears had made his home on upper
Washington street. this city, where he
was successfully engaged in the fish
iEg industry.
Albert Tibbetts of this city and Mrs.
Emily McCombre of Massachusetts;
three sons, James of the West, Ernest
OF Quincy, Mass, and Moses Kenner-
son Of this city; also three daughters,
Mrs. Harriet Mitchell of Bath, Mrs.
Gertrude Trott of Woolwich and Mrs.
Ida Oliver of Brunswick.