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Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
PRosPECToRs BACK
 FROM NoRTHLAND
Tom Macdonald and Pete Johnson Return From Three Months
 Spent in the North

Thomas c. Macdonald and Peter Johnson. both oldtlmo Trcadwcll em- ploycs, returned on the steamer spo- kane from a three months prospect ing trip in British Columbia.
 In company with Superintendent h. C. Wayland. of the Treadwcll Company. Mcssrs. Macdonald and Johnson left early in July. going first Co Atlin, where they procured number Of pack horses, thence into the Tcslin country and along the hcadwatcrs of the Stickino river to Telegraph Creek. which point became famous during the early rush to the interior late in '97 and in the spring of '9S for the number of outfits discarded there by their own CTS who were disgusted, discouraged and dishcartened by the hardsips confronting them.
 At Telegraph Creek the trio of pIoopc'loln p"llcu 'Vihp""9' way land continuing on down the Stick inc river to Wrangell and on home and Macdonald and Johnson return ing Co Atlin with the horses. At the latter place they spent several weeks in prospecting and looking over the country, but just what they discovered has not been made public.
 "Tom" Macdonald returned with a regular Rip Van Wrinkle beard and other Rip-suggesting features not becoming the leading athlete in this portion of Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
GERMAN WIDOWS
 PROVIDED FOR
National Committee for Remarriage of War Widows Latest Hun
 Organization

The following London telegram suggests that love is a minor consid- cration as compared with tho neccs- sity for rcpopulating Of the German empire:
 "A new organization has been formed in Germany. It is the Ma tional Committee for the Rcmarriage of War Widows. The announce ment Of tho committee states:
 "'Thcrc are more than a million war widows in Germany. They can- not be allowed to remain widows for two reasons. In the first place, the empire looks to them Co provide an army for Germuny's future defense, and i'm the second place many of them arc attending Co the business of their late husbands without pos sessing the necessary knowledge. All the widows must, therefore, get mar riod at once, and, preferably, to wounded or otherwise unfit soldiers. They may rest assured that the Ma tIonal Committee will handle the business with the requisite discre- ton. The committee will pay spec ial attention to the men in the hos pitfalls. and will insert anonymous advertisements in the papers gener- ally read by the war widows. lt may be added that Che utilization of crippled soldiers and war-stricken women in the interests Of the om- plre's future was has the cordial support of Hindonburg."
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19

See Smiths window for Rubber Goods.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
ORGANIZATION
 TO BE GENERAL Lodges and Other Bodies Are Asked to Cooperate in the Matter of
 Conservation

In conformity to requests from the -that-be in Washington. and with customs now current throughout the length and breadth Of the land everywhere that food is consumed, the city council took formal action Monday evening that will, it is believed lead to q better and more general understanding of the benefits to be derived from the practice of economy in the matter of foodstuns
 The council decided that the most effective channels through which the whole people can be reached is the lodges, churches and organizations existing locally. With that object i'm view members of the council and we'll known citizens were appointed to confer with lodges and organiza- tions for the purpose Of having each send a representative to the meet
 ing of the city council next Monday night. when it is probable that steps will be taken for holding a conser- vatlon mass meeting. the appoint ments by the council being as fol- lows:
 J. W. Martin to carry the mes sage to the Masons; Mayor Smith to the Eagles; Councilman Feusi to the Knights of Pythlas; Clerk Bennett Co the Labor Union and heads Of the Douglas and Treadwell Parent Teacher associations; Councilmen Murray and Oliver Olson to the Or der of Vasa and Sons and Daughters of Norway; Councilman August Ol- son to the Catholic Club; Marshal George Johnson to the Eastern Star and Rebekah orders; l.. W. Kilburn to the Odd Fellows, and E. J. White to the Douglas-Treadwell chapter Of Red Cross.
 As the above lodges and organiza- tions embrace practically all the English-speaking residents of both Douglas and Treadwcll, it is believed tho system of reaching them will be effective, and it is probable that some night next week will be named as the time for having the proposed mass meeting which will be address ed by interesting and competent speakers.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
SHALL OLD GLORY BE LOWERED TO
 PIRATES AND
 MURDERERS2

is your O the foregoing quesions Reply by buying Liberty Bond Help government and help your SC a the time
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 ESSENTIAL
 u frs cscut q the can them cand djut apyh frs O 10 O b to yo ives your what dctrUsv t u s 5Oo o a Hyct 1 c,d u t to SS90 No m 1T omcvh he mut on y die knowing that his wife and his may Can yo the world has knowl uacyckccp your money mactve-wen conditions as pictured above exist! you can you say by your actions;
 LET US SURRENDER TO GERMANY.
 Amccau should Iabor or utter such sentiment Liberty ou but good business No other S safe, other so certain
 DO TT TODAY.
 The Territorial Bank supply the bonds
 Douglas, Alaska
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
BIG SHIPMENT OF FISH

Tho Alaska Coast Fish Company of this place made a big shipment of fish for Seattle on tho Humboldt Wednesday night when 7S boxes were consigned. There was a big rush on the fore part of the week when nearly 10000 pounds were taken in, 10000 pounds being taken on Wednesday. About two-thirds were hallbut. the remainder king salmon. Manager Morgan says tho finest grade of fish yet handled by his company were those boxed this week.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
SUICIDES ON
 YUKON RIVER
Dawson Man Bound Outside to En- list in Army Jumps or Steamer
 WhitehOrse

p. J. Poulu. who left Dawson Friday on Che steamer Whitchorse. for the south. jumped overheard yesterday from Che steamer and was drowned. says Che Dawson News of October Q. 10 Is believed that be became temporarily demcutcd. and, m a 6t of dcspondency. decided to end his liic
 Messages received by wire from Big Salmon state that Che man jumped overheard while near there Others aboard che boat saw him make che fatal plunge The alarm was given. and ropes and litc buoys were ,hrowr h.-r. ga, w.thogt avail
 No trace has been found of Che body. 10 Is believed the body may not be- found for a long time. us che river is now quite chilly and bodies do not form sufficient gases Co rise in cold water.
 On leaving Dawson poulin au- nouuccd that he was going Go Seat tlc Co enlist with the 1gth United States infantry. a regiment in which he saw service in the Spauish-Amcr- icau and Che Philippine wars He vas man ot middle age. and ap- parcuuy iu the best of physical cou- d.t.ou and enjoying life when hc Icft hero. He had been iu The north fourteen years. Three years were spent u che Chisana camp. after which he returned to Dawson and mined near here
 Hc had SLIGO ou deposit with Che purser of Che Whitehorse
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
THOSE CHRISTMAS PACKAGES

In the absence Of the regular khaki handkerchlefs, plain white muslin will bc used here for wrap ping packages intended Co reach the soldiers on the front by Christmas. An packages sent from here must be in by next Friday, when they may bc left at Red Cross headquarters. Each package is limited to a value of $l.5O. An enort is being made to have each room of the public schools contribute a package Co be sonL Co France.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
Shall Twenty Million Lives Be Sacrificed in Vain?
 They Will Be If the War Is Lost by the Allies

Great Britain France Italy done noby their than three years Germany had America her list of nations to be cocrc up aid allies in the final struggle for victory and world peace
 government win Whether does or not depends on us With accomplish anything she undertakes and maintain her as knowing defeat
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
MEETING ADJOURNED

There was no business transacted at the annual Red Cross meeting Monday night when. on motion of p. R. Bradley. adjournment was taken until the arrival of copies of the constitution and bylaws usually in use by chapters of the organiza- ton. It is expected the desired doe uments win arrive by an early mail.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
KILLED MANY DUCKS

Councilman Oliver Olson and Druggist ID. IT, Christoo returned sunday from thc vicinity of Sweet heart Falls. where they spent four days iu hunting ducks securing nearly I00 They did not kin any large game.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19

Mr and Mrs. William Miller re- turned yesterday afternoon from a months vacation spent at Teuakec. where they spent Che time u hunt ur. fishing and taking life cosy. They killed a number ot deer and had very enjoyable umc.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-19
HOLIDAY NEXT WEDNESDAY

Governor J. F. A. Strong has. by proclamation, declared next We'd ncsday. October 24. a holiday, the the same to be observed as Lib erty Day, in accord with a procla- nation issued by President Wilson. The purpose of the holiday is that government employees and business men generally may devote the day to pushing the sale of the second is- sue of liberty bonds 10 the fullest extent, the date for closing the sale of such bonds being Saturday, the 27th. The mayors Of all incorpo- rated towns in Alaska are urged by Governor Strong to cooperate in the observance of the day to the end that the greatest sale of bonds possible may be made.
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Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, May 18th, 1917.
1890 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon.
l145A A. M. Sunday School session.
Men was cordially invited to attend the
Male Bible Glass, led by the Pastor.
Gas P. M. Christian Endeavor service.
Topic: Fellowship with God" (Quiet
Hour) Psa. 119;11-26.
7.3O P. M. Evening service with SER
mon.
Wednesday evening Prayer-meeting,
Next Sunday will be Mothers Day.
Let every one endeaver to be present
at these services. Mother" will be
the subject of the morning sermon.
Special music by the choir. 1t is also
expected that the American flag will be
unfurled in the church, Sunday school
and primary class. Let this be a day
of loving appreciation and tender men,
cries of mother; and also of fervent pa
trlotic devotion to our Flag, and all that
it stands for!
On Thursday, May 18th, the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
will convene in Dallas, Texas.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
WANT TO BE OFFICERS

Lieutenant William F. Hoey, Jr., re-
Gently sent to the officers training
camp at Fort Myer, Va, list of men
who wished to go there. Among them
were these Delaware College students:
Morris R. Mitchell, John A. Hopkins,
Jr., E. Earl Plumley, George G. Brow
er, w. S. fitzpatrick G. R. Cantwell,
F. Tracy Campell, G. M. Lang, Michael
J. Fidance, Howard A. Broadwater,
Leon B. Stayton, George A Hudson,
Owen E. Spruance, Carl r. Fisher, S.
A. Hamilton, Robert B. Wheeler, I'd,
Harold W. Horsey, John 2. Gum, James
C. Hastings and Robert j. King.
Others whose names were on the list
were: Graduate studentsJ. Alexander
Crothers, North East; Louis G. Gibney,
Wilmington; E. P. Jolls, ! iddletown.
Former Delaware College men-Her-
bert F. Weldin, j. A. Mather, Whining
ton; c. B. Sypherd Dover. Outside
applicants-H. W. Crumbaugh, Clyde
E Gray, Ralph b. Segar, Davis j. Cloud
and F. Colen McCagnhey, all of Will
mington; William j. McAvoy, Newark !;
j. H. Banks, Claymont
AS soon as the names of those accept
ed are received they will 80 to Fort
Myer at once.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
LOCAL HEALTH BOARD

The Board of Health of Middletown,
Delaware, was organized Friday even
ing, May 4th, 1917, for the ensuing year.
with the following officers: President,
DR.. E. NJ Vaughan; Vice-president, DR..
D. W. Lewis; Secretary, DR.. N. l..
Beale.
A number of suggestions for the ben
eft of the community were discussed by
the board. Among them being "Clean
Up Week." which was set for the week
of May 2lst to Goth. The Transcript
hopes to see the heavy cooperation Of
the entire population of our town and
commun ty in this respect, it being
the duty of each citizen to do his bit to
make this town a model one of cleanli-
ness. The fly came in for due consid-
GRAFTON, exterminate him whenever pos
sible. AS a means of lessening the
dangers brought about by the common
enemy, it is recommended by the board
that manure piles, whenever they may
be in town be properly closed in, fly
tight with a covering of wire cloth, that
will exclude the fly and mosquito.
The board suggests that all articles
Of food be protected from the fly and
dust; especially these articles upon the
stands of our town merchants.
1t is the desire of the members of the
Board of Health to have the co-opera-
ton of the community for the better
ment of the public health and it assures
the taxpayers of the town that it stands
ready at all times to render such SER
vices that pertains toward improve
ment of hygienie surroundings. Any
suggestions will receive attention, as
well as complaints, if made in person or
in writing, properly signed to the
board, at all times.
Middletown Board of Health.
N. l.. Beale, M. D. Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
M. Berg, the well known Tailor,
will make any lady or gentleman a
fashionable, perfectly fitting suit in
the very latest style.
Great Photo Play Next Week

The Jewish war sufferers, Relief Com.
mittee, are raising $4,000, 900 for
starving Russian and Polish Jews.
Their first meeting in New York City
raised So, 500, 900 and julius Rosenwald,
of Chicago, offers $1,0O0,000.
Delaware is to raise its quota, most
of which Wilmington assumes. Middle
towns Jewish citizens are to help. For
this purpose, says Mr.. A Fogel, they
purpose to give, next Tuesday, May
22nd, in the Opera House, a famous
Photo-play in seven reels, with fine
musical program by noted singers.
The Red Cross for assisting to make
the affair rousing popular success, are
to receive ten per cent of the net pro-
ceeds, without further participation.
The program will be given in next
weeks Transcript. This entertainment
will not only benefit a worthy charity,
but the Red Cross Society also, and all
our citizens should talk it up in the
meantime
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
JOINT MEETING

The regular business meeting of the
Woman's Home and Woman's Foreign
Missionary societies was held at the
home of the president of the Woman s
Home auxiliary, Mrs. Jesse L. Shep-
herd, on Monday evening. About sc
members were present. Routine busi-
ness of each society was transacted.
The members of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary society decided to hold a
strawberry festival in the lecture room
of the church on Friday evening, May
25th. The annual thank-offering SER
vice of the foreign auxiliary will be held
on Sunday morning, Map 9th, and DR..
E. w Caswell will preach the sermon.
The following names were enrolled as
members of the w. F. M. S., Mrs. W..
B. Wilson, Mrs. J. C. Davis, Mrs. Will
son Bryan and Mrs. John Armstrong.
The social hour was in charge Of Mrs.
J. E. Walls, and the program consisted
Of an instrumental duet by Miss Mckee
and Mrs. J. G. Cleaver; reading by Mrs.
E. w. Caswell. and instrumental duets
by Mrs. Roe Redgrave and Miss Mckee.
Ice cream and cake were served. The
June meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs J. E. Walls. The devotional
hour will be in charge of Mrs. William
Bryson, and the program in charge of
Mrs. E. G. Alice and Miss Lena v.
Stats; as this will be the last meeting
until fall, it was decided that the pro-
gam embrace both foreign and home
work.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Boy Hurt by Car

When the steering gear on the auto
mobile of DR.. D. w. Lewis Of this town
broke at Ginn's Corner Tuesday after
noon, William Tibbet, aged IL years,
with three small companions Of about
the same age who were sitting on the
abutment of small bridge, was struck.
DR.. Lewis in making the turn into the
Townsend road, lost control of the car
which left the road and went to the side
where the boys were seated. Tibbet's
companions escaped. but he was struck
by the car and dragged some distance.
He was picked up in a emi-conscious
condition, and taken to his home by DR..
Lewis, in another car. The lad Is still
in a serious condition, being badly
bruised about the body, and it is feared
he is internally injured.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
rendered Parcel Post Shower

The sons and daughters of Mrs Mary
E. Crouch, wife of Mr.. James r
Crouch, gave her Parcels Post shower
in honor of Mrs Crouch's 72nd birthday,
on Thursday. Mrs Crouch was very
quietly celebrating the occasion all by
herself, when in the evening the Par
cells Post" began to arrive. Mr.. Crouch,
who is Is, and Mrs. Crouch, live on
Crawford street and are both fairly we'll
and strong. They have four daughters
and two sons, all of whom with num-
Der of friends joined in making the oc-
casion very happy one for Mr.. and
Mrs. Crouch. The affair was arranged
by Mrs. J. z Grassland, of this town,
one of the daughters, who had the gifts
sent to her home and later they were
all sent to Mrs. Crouch's home The
gifts were beautiful and some very use
full, quite delighting Mrs. Crouch s
heart.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Put Convicts to Work

In view of the shortage of farm labor
and the great demand for the production
of more food, the suggestion to put con.
victs to work on the farms in this State
would eeem to be an excellent one. At
present there are many able-bodied
men in the workhouse at Greenbank
who spend their working hours making
trousers, or sewing buttons on complet-
ed garments It would certainly seem
that the porduction of prison clothes
could be suspended for the time being
and the men sent out to do their bit on
the farms. This movement is being
ag;tated throughout the country, and
bills have been introduced in the Penn
sylvania Legislature which contemplates
the utilization of convict labor on the
farms.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items OF
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

Fruit is thought to be out Of danger
of frost now.
Potatoes give promise of a good cror
at present.
Plant plenty of corn and potatoes this
year, you may need them.
Trouble maintains branch offices
everywhere.
Tomorrow May 18th is ",Eother's
Day" this year.
Boys and girls of Seaford, is your
love and appreciation of "NIother'
worth 10c year? If it is, tell her so,
send her carnation, or dozen Of them
if you can afford it; but even one will
prove to her that you think of her.
The annual municipal election was
held in Chesapeake City yesterday, re.
sulting in the election of Dr. C. C. Laws
town president, and John Krastel and
Charles C. Banks, town commissioners.
Forty-six new books have been added
recently to the Delaware City Free
Library, donated in part, by Mrs. F..
Belville and Miss Bradway Also, six
students reference books have been
purchased, making the total number of
volumes TIA. Under the supervision of
Mrs. George N. Bright the membership
has been increased to 277.
Rev. F. H. Moore gave very delight
full Radioptican Entertainment in the
Sunday School room of Forest Presby-
terian Church on Monday evening. 1t
was to have been given on Friday even
ing but was postponed because of the
storm.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
preached by the Rev. J. L. Prettyman,
at Zion M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon
Nav 81. at 2 80 o. clock, to the graduates
of the George Biddle High School, Cecil
ton. Glass Day exercises will be held
at the High School on Wednesday after
noon, May 30th, at 2 o'clock. Com
mencement exercises Will be held at the
High School, Thursday morning, May
81, at 1913 o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
RED CROSS AT ODESSA

A chapter of the American Red Cross
has been organized at Odessa,
with the following officers: Presi-
dent, Miss A. P. Spruance; Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. F. B. Watkins; Secretary,
Miss A. M. Brown; Treasurer, Mrs. c..
H. Appleton. Meetings are being held
every two weeks. Six sweaters, 9
pairs of wristers and 45 mufflers have
been knitted for the Navy League.
Those joining up to the present time
are: Miss A. S. Spruance, Mrs. F. B..
Watkins, Mr.. F. B. Watkins, Miss Re-
becca Watkins, Miss Frances Watkins,
Mrs. G. L. Townsend, Miss Cornelia
Townsend, Mr.. G. L Townsend, Mrs.
w. V. Woods, Mrs. G. w Davis, Mrs.
George Whittock, Mrs. Harrison Van
degrift, MS. Frank Davis, Mrs. E. L..
Duer, Mr.. D. w. Corbit, Mrs. r. J.
Mailly, Mrs. W R. Davis. Yrs. J. K.
Williams, Miss Frances Williams, MRS.
L. V. Aspril, Mrs. Lee Sparks, Mrs. A.
S. Whittock, Mrs. G. V. Mccoy, Mr.. j.
G. Brown, Mrs. l. G Webb, Mrs. D.
C. Stevens, Mr.. A. P. Corbit, MIR Dan
Corbit, Mr. James Keegan, Mrs. Her.
man Kunple, Miss Mary Staats, Mrs.
G. L. Coppage, Miss Alice NJ Brown,
Mrs. Fred Reynolds, Mr.. Benjamin
Sacks, Mrs. James Lee, ,lrs. A. Cliff
ford Serveson, Mr.. John Watkins, Miss
Blanche West, Mrs. Earle Pleasanton,
Mrs. Clarence Gears, Mrs. c P. Gears.
Mrs Naylor, Mr.. Nichael Keegan, Sr.,
Miss Elizabeth Shallcross, Mr. William
Keegan.
On Tuesday evening, May 29th, the
Odessa Red Cross Chapter. will have
>trawberry Festival IN the Town Hall,
the proceeds will be for material, with
which to go on with the work. Ice
cream, cake and Strawberries will be on
sale. Every one come out and help.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
New Century Club Notes

Miss Frances w. Watkins, of Odessa,
gave musical at the home of Mrs.
Jesse L. Shepherd on Tuesday after
noon, this being the last meeting of the
New Century Club for the season.
Miss Watkins gave very delightful
program. At short business meeting
it was decided to accept the invitation
to visit the New Castle Club on Friday
afternoon, May 25th, at which time the
Middletown Club will furnish the pro-
gram.
Mrs. w. T. Connellee was elected an
alternate to the state Federation of
Clubs which meets at Rehoboth Beach
on June 21st and 22d. Mrs. H. A. Pool
and Mrs. c. A. Hoffecker are the dele
gates. Mrs. Edward Ladley and Mrs.
Connellee the alternates.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, May 18th, 1917.
$50 A. M. Brotherhood Devotional
meeting. Leader, j. H. Emerson.
1890 A. NJ. Preaching by the Pastor.
200 P. M. Sunday School session.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
Class meeting every Thursday evening
at 8 o'clock.
Jr. League every Wednesday after
noon at a. 10 o'clock.
Mothers Day. will be observed
Sunday next at both the morning and
evening services. The Pastor will
preach special sermons bearing on that
theme. Special music. Be present.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Sock Social a Success

The .'Sock Social" held at the Metho-
dist Parsonage. Tuesday evening under
the auspices of the Committee for the
Piano fund was in every way grand
success. Three hundred socks had been
sent out to members and friends of the
church-of which nearly two hundred
were returned. About one hundred
and fifty persons were present and fully
fifty dollars was cleared.
The parsonage was artistically decor
ated with flags, bunting and ferns.
Music and games were INDUCED in and
refreshments Of ice cream and cake
were served. Everyone present spent
a most enjoyable evening.