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Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
ODESSA

! Mrs. Lillian Craig and son are visiting
relatives in Chester.
Mrs. William Pierson is visiting rela-
tives in Wilmington.
Burton Hall, of Middletown, visited
relatives in town on Sunday.
Harry Ward and wife, of Chester,
visited his parents here on Sunday.
Miss Isabella Smith was the guest of
relatives in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Kronemier has returned
from visit to her daughter, near St.
! Georges.
DR. Ballan Lodge, wife and son, of
Cleveland, Ohio, are the guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Townsend.
Mrs. R. G. Cleaver and son, Chance,
Mrs. H. F. Pollard and daughter, Messrs.
Alonza and Malcolm Cleaver of Whining
ton, spent Sunday with w. E Spicer
and family, near town.
Rev. E. w. Caswell, of Middletown,
will preach an Easter sermon at St.
Paul's M. E. Church next Sunday MORN
ing, 1870 o'clock. Rev. H. e. Shipley,
the pastor of the Church is not sufficiently
recovered to officiate.
Easter Sabbath at Drawers Presby-
terian Church will be observed by SER
vices appropriate to the day. The SER
mon in the morning will be on the SUBJ
ject of the Resurrection, with hymns
and music selected for the glad Easter
time. All are invited.
1t is proposed to hold series of re-
vival meetings in Drawers Church to
begin on Sabbath, April 18th. The
famous Closson sisters, known as the
singing Evangelists, have been engaged
to aid in these services. These sweet
singers are well known in Wilmington,
Newark and other parts of the state
and we are highly favored in securing
them for Odessa. The Rev. Adrian
VanOevesen of Newark, is to preach on
Sabbath night. April 18th. A cordial
welcome to all to be present and enjoy
these services.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
SHOULD INCREASE ACREAGE

There are number of reasons why
you should put in large acreage of to-
matoes this year.
First: Because of the exceedingly
high prices and short crop Of last year.
Second: Because many tomato plants
are increasing their capacity; new pulp
factories are going up and the soup and
catsup factories are increasing their ca
pacity.
Third: Pulp and soup factories can
handle nearly twice the quantity of to-
matoes day as canneries.
Fourth: Because of the scarcity and
very high prices prevailing on all food
stuff and the possibility of the United
States being drawn into war which
would necesstate the feeding of the
army and navy.
"Do not overlook the Importance of
using sufficient quantity of fertilizer
and manure this season to increase your
tonnage. Fertilization is what makes
yield yer acre, and by proper cultiva-
ton, there is no reason why you should
not yield six tons of tomatoes per acre
instead of three tons.
Use the best that money can buy Git
pays in the end). But only from reli-
able houses. There is no telling What
high prices you will secure for tomatoes
this year. Sell your picking from day
to day and get the top notch price at
all times.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Broken Of Baking Habit

. A Pennsylvania farmer who owns a
valuable horse, cured it of the habit of
baking by using electricity. He
purchased small storage battery,
connected it with wires to the bit and
crupper and placed the battery in the
cart to which the horse was attached.
When the horse refused to move and
stood with all four feet braced, the
owner touched the button connecting
the lines with the battery. The horse
received slight shock and he snorted
and jumped and began to moved off at a
lively pace. Every day for a week he
was given the same treatment. As a
result the baking habit was completely
broken up.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
You Can't Afford to Miss it if You
Have to- Come from Miles Around
TOWNSEND

Miss Lillian West spent Saturday in
Philadelphia.
Miss Sarah Wilson daughter of MIRA.
Wilson is seriously i'll with Pneumonia
The young people of town held dan
ce in the Assembly room on Monday
night.
The Ladies Aid Society was entertained
Tuesday night at the home Of Mrs.
Harry Deakyne.
Miss Margaret Hutchison spent the
weekend in Philadelphia, guest of Miss
Maud Castle.
Mrs. Heston Atwell and children, of
Wilmington. are visiting John Atwell
and family near town.
Service Sunday in NJ. E. Church at
the usual hour. Preaching 1890 A. n.
and 7.30 P. NJ. Sunday School 215 P. Vi.
Mrs. Clara Knots has returned to her
home here after spending the winter
with her son G. Lloyd Knots and wife
in Virginia
Mrs. John Beauchamp and daughter
Murrlel spent conference week with her
daughter Mrs. W. H. Reynolds and fam
lily.
Mr.. L. L. Maloney and family after
spending the past few months in Will
- L
last Friday.
The young people of town are rehear-
sing for minstrel to be held in the
near future. Notice will be given in the
next issue.
Joseph Wright and wife, Of Smyrna
W. Wright and wife, of Wilmington
spent Sunday with Nathaniel Ratledge
and family.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

O! say can you see by the dawn's early
light
What so proudly we hailed at the
twilight's last cleaning,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were
so gallantly streaming;
And the rockets red glare, and the
bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our
flag was still there;
o say does that star-spangled banner
yet wave
Der the land of the free and the home
of the brave?
On the shore dimly seen through the
mist of the deep,
Where the foes naughty host in dread
silence reposer,
What is that which the breeze Ger the
towering steep,
AS it fitfully blows, half conceals,
half discloses?
Now it catches the CLEAN of the morn
ing's beam,
In full glory reflected, now shines on the
stream;
Tis the star-spangled banner! o, long
may it wave
Der the land of the free and the home
of the brave.
And where is that band who so vaunt-
ingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battles
confusion,
A home and a country should leave US
no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul
footsteps pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and
slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom
of the grave,
And the star-spangled banner in tri-
umph doth wave
Ger the land of the free and the home
of the brave.
0, thus be it ever, when freemen shall
stand
Between their loved home and the
wars desolation,
Blessed with victory and peace, may the
Heaven-rescued land
Praise the power that hath made and
pre.erved us nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause
it is just,
And this be our motto-"ln God is our
trustw
And the star-spangled banner in tri-
umph shall wave J.
Der the land of the free and the home
of the brave.
-&0~----
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
NOTICES!
Middletown, DEL, April I'd

/! Middletown, DEL, April I'd, 1917.
TO OUR PATONS:
The Light and Water Commission re-
gret owing to the increase cost of coal,
labor and supplies pertaining to the
operation of the plant, to raise the
price of light, beginning May 1st, 1917,
as follows: The minimum cost of light
ing by meter rate one dollar ($1.OO) per
month, and that the price per kilowatt
hour for light service will be ten cents
Q0c).
(Signe0
LIGHT AND WATER, COMMISSION.
D. w. Stevens, Clerk.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Statement

STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, NAN
AGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. EEQUIR-
ED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST "a. 1912
of the Middletown Transcript published
weekly at Middletown, Del, for April
1st, 1917.
Publisher, Middletown Transcript Co.
Inc, Middletown, Del.
Editor, Thomas S. Fouracre, Middle
town, Del.
Managing Editor, Thomas S. Fouracre,
Middletowp, Del.
Business Manager, Thomas S. Fouracre,
Mlddletown, Del.
STOCKHOLDERS
j. C. Alston, Middletown, Del.
j. c. Jolls, '' q"
J. z. Grassland, D."
C. E. Cullen, Z" ."
Known Bondholders, Mortgages
None.
Sworn and described before me this
Sd, day of April, 1917.
DANIEL W. STEVENS, Notary
Public.
Ny Commission Expires Decsmba- 1st,
1920.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
FOR SALE

One 20 horse power Farquar
traction engine, in good condi.
ton. Owner has no further use
for this engine.
ALFRED MCDOWELL
MARSHALLTOI,
DELAW ARE.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
AT THE
OPERA HOUSE
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE
NOTICE

We bringing Mddletown what conceded by nearly all
critics the
the in which the citizens Of this
whether the other
city "Civlzaon has been nearly all
officials members the
dramatic Read
New York elsewhere this how Ciztinn
all Cities special wonderful
mechanical
President Wilson vzaon
N0hng like
AT
about that they should
support THE ANAGEMENT.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
PAID LOCAL ADS.

PAID LOCAL ADS.
Garden seed in Bulks at
Evans Feed Store.
FOR SALE--Wagons and dearborns.
J. C. GREEN.
Cheapest to buy garden seed in bulks
at Evans Feed Store.
Clover, Alsyke and Timothy Seed.
Seed Oats and fertilizer stored in ware
house for immediate delivery.
Phone 5. JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Cattle pasture on Long Island; safe
marsh and upland; water; shade and
shelter. $1.0O per month.
J. F. Fox,
Odessa, Del.
FOR SALE-A four cylinder, seven
passenger Studebaker automobile, 1917
model. Used only seven months, in pink
condition. P. O. Box 317. Middletown
Delaware.
FOR RENT-TWo desirable dwellings
with modern improvements, well located
and suitable for large families. One
has large yard and garage
John Heldmyer Jr.
FARMS and property wanted any
where's. If you want to sell, rent, ex-
change, or buy, try me. One per cent
after sold. Hundreds of Buyers want
my next Catalogue out.
Hairs Farm Agency,
800 Broad Street,
Newark, N. j.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Motion Picture Attractions.

Today the Empire presents Winter
Sports 50 Bra,tlohoro. Patha News, also
Ihc Shielding Shadow and other sub
jeots ct drama and eomcd=. Tomorrow.
The Better Man, A son Of Neptune;
and Gcrtia Selhy i'm am L-Ko comedy
elI he shown.
Today the Princess theatre Will pre-
sent for the last time, Mary Picbford
u Less Than the Dust, with special
music In the evening by Leitsinger :
orchestra, also Winter Sports iu Brat
tlchogo, taken ON the river 10y pathe :
egmerJ man. Tomorrow, Helen Holmes
I'm The Wreck IN the Fog; the second
chapter of Tine Lass of the Lumber
lands, aud Hugh Fay ira the Triangle
comedy feature, She Loved % Sailor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
AGREE ON REVENUE BILL.
Finance Committee Approves it With
No Material Change

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9-The admin
lstratlon revenue bill designed to raise
approximately $3.50, 100000 and author
i@ing bond issue Of 100000 900 vir-
tuallT was agreed upon yesterday by
tie Democrats Of the senate finance
committee, Ii viii be submitted to
the Democratic caucus for approval to
morrow night
Efforts to induce the committee to
reduce or eliminate the proposed excess
profit tax Of per cent on net incomes
'of co-partn arships and corporations
We're unavailing. The exemption of
$4,000 and $ per cent profit on invest
ment is retained
The committee agreed to amend the
bill by accepting the fiat tax Of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09

and among the Hebrews, who contrary
to general belief, are first class fight
ing men. I'D Cohens stand bravely
to the fore.
The term ''Tommy Atkins" applied
to the English soldier gained its popu-
iarity by the large number of that
name in the British army, and the
United States Marines point to Frank
Smith as being the logical sobriqu t
OF the American military man.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
PERSONAL.

Levi Alexander, who was In the Mel
ru-e hospital two weeks ON account of
SAN injured kucecap, has returned to .
Harris place.
Mrs g.. W. Bcunctt of Montpelier,
visited Der niece, Mrs. Harry Robinson
yesterday. She came to sce her sister,
Mrs. George Burn, Of White River
Junction, who is iu the Melroso hes
nifal, where she recently underwent an
operation. Mrs. Burns is making q
good recovery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09

ccats a pound on oI>omargarine pro
posed by Senator Underwood in lieu Of
the present virtually prohibitive tax
OF 10 cents . pound. Dairy interests
are greatly opposed to the amendment
and will be given hearing today. In
creased inh aritance taxes and muni-
tions excuses as carried in the House
bill are retained
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
INQUIRY "PETERINc'' OUT.
TCssimcly Today from Eewspapermen
AID Printing Office EmrloYes.

WASHINGTON, Ftb% D. - Sessions
eff the congressional leak investigating
committee were given over TO cxami-
nation Of newspaper men who, en- Dee.
~. were told confdegtially by Sccrc-
tarn Lansing Of the roalnng Of Iresi-
ae1t Wilson 5 peace note, and govern
mcnt printing office employees. The in
ouigg. IL is now believed, will be
brought 20 I'm end tfhl,in another
week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
PROTESTS TO AUSTRIA.
Brazil Sends Note similar to That
Despatched to Berlin.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. a.-Brizal
has received from A'sEia Hungary a
note identical with fh3Y OF Germany
Pecting submarine warfare. In re-
ply the government hassScut protest
10 Vienna iGaltieal with that already
despatched 70 Berlin.wssg
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
Warned.

Robert" said his teacher, sternly
YOU are incorrigible. | shall certainly
see me.
sBetter not do that, teacher, re-
sponded the yoangster; pep charges
- a visit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09

Sporting Notes.

4I6 1894 4lg-l,229
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
Sporting Nelvs
i.
TEAM WON,
MATCH WAS CLOSE
IA Team Defeated Odd Fellows z
Team 1913 to ,287 il Contest
Last Evening.

On the Masonic alleys last evening the
Masonic "A team won from the odd
Fellows 4 team 1.3l3 to PSI. The
Nasons were lucky to get away with a
victory. as they were beaten in the
last string, aud at times near the finish
thc result was in doubt. Watson, bowl
ing as a substitute, easily led for total
score with 2S6, and tied with his team
mate, Capt Shaw, for high single with
f0T
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-09
SMITHS IN MARINE CORPS.
Over 1900 Recently Enlist in First
Defense Line.

WASHINGTON, Feb. DO you BE-
long to the Smith family? If YOU do
your prolific kindred are the most
widely represented family in the ranks
of Uncle Sam 5 fighting men, according
to statistics recently compiled b. the
United States Marines.
Of the 1882 Smiths who have re-
Gently enlisted in the United States
Marine corps, there are ISL Franks, l65
Johns, and 100 each of Charles and
Williams. Murphys tax, the lead
among those of Irish descent with 322
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Notice..

To the owner or owners of any ard
all interests in. or liens upon the lands
herein described
Take Notice:-That sale has been
lawfully made of the following de-
scribed land for the unpaid taxes there
on, and that the undersigned has title
thereto under tax deeds and assign
ments of said deeds issued therefor, and
that you are entitled to reconveyance
thereof at any time within six months
after return Of service Of this notice,
upon payment to the undersigned or to
the Register in Chancery of the county
in which the lands lie of all sums paid
upon such purchase, together with one
hundred per centum additional thereto
and the fees of the sheriff for the ser
vices or costs OF publication of this
notice to be computed rs upon personal
service OF a declaration as commence
ment OF suit, and the farther sum of
five dollars for each description. with
out other additional cost or charges. IL
payment as aforesaid is not made the
undersigned will institute proceedings
for possession of the land.
Description Of said land Is as follows,
to wit: All that certain piece and par
Gel of land situate in the Village of
Durand, County of Shiawassee. State of
Michigan, known as lot one ~ in block
| five (6) Assessors Plat Number one ~
Village OF Durand, according to the
recorded plat thereof.
Amount paid for 1917 tax. $1l.4
Amount paid for 1863 tax. 515
Amount paid for 1910.1911 tax 80 90
Total paid. $50 %
Amount necessary to redeem SIG 90
ALFRED LIBBEY.
Address, Durspd, Michigan
To Thomas Clarey, owner In regular
chain Of title of said land
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Welcoming the Actor

well known society performer vol
nnteered to entertain roomful Of pa
tients of the Colney Hatch Lunatic asy
lum and made up Il very successful.
little monologue show. entirely hnmOr
Gus. The audience in the main gave
symptoms Of being slightly bored. but
one highly Intelligent maniac saw the
thing in proper light and. clapping the
talented actor on the shoulder. said:
Glad you've come. old fellow. Yon
and ] will get along fine. The other
dipp.es here are So Gaslicd di"niiied
What ] say ~ ii II man IL mad he
needn't put OH !."s atnut it"-LONdo ~
GpiniCr
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Order Of Publication

State of Michigan. The Probate Court-foi
the County OF Shiawassee.
At session of the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate ONCE In the City
Of Corunna, on Monday. the cath day OF
September, In the year OF one thousand nine
hundred and seventeen
Present, Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate
In the matter Of the estate OF Sarah ],
Livingston, deceased.
On readirg and fling the petition Of Mary
Lewis. praying that administration OF said
eJta te may be grant, to FIR, d w. Lewis or
some other suitsable person
1t Is ordered that the 22ud day OF October
next at ten O'Clock In the forenoon at said
Probate once, be assigned for hearing
said petition.
And II is further ordered that q copy of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day OF hearing, in the Owosso
Times a newspaper printed and circulating In
said County of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
A true copy Judge OF Probate
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY.
Probate Register. 274
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Military Orders.

The story goes that raw battalion
or rough backwOodsmen, who had "vol
unteered,' once joined General Grant.
lie admired their fine physique, but
distrusted the capacity Of their IN.
couth commander to handle troops
promptly anu efficiently in the field 80
he said: Colonel. ! want to see your
men at work. Cali them to attention
and order them TO march with shout
dered arms in close column to the left
dank." Without moments hesitation
the colonel yelled to lila fellow rulfians
Boys. look wild thar! Make ready to
thicken and go left endwaysl Tote
yer guns! Ctr The maneuver proved
brilliant success. and the self elected
colonel Was forthwith officially com.
missioned.- Manchester Guardian.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter OF the estate of Eliza j.
Gillett deceased
We the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
In and for the County OF Shiawassee, state OF
Michigan, Commissioners 10 receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per.
sons against said estate do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the Citizens Savings y anl
In the City Owosso, in said " unity n
Thursday, the LIST day OF November, A. ID. 1917
and on Wednesday, the End day OF January,
A. ID. 1918 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon OF eac
OF said days, for the purpose OF receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate and b at
four n ontbs from the lst day OF September,
A. ID. 1917 are allowed to creditors to present
their claims to said Commissioners for adjust
ment and allowance
Dated the LIST day OF September. A. D. 1917.
EGBERT M. MILLER,
GILBERT L. TAYLOR
"a At Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Origin OF "Roocier."'

While the derivation OF the word In
mana from Indian is apparent. the orr
GIN or the word Hoosier applied to al
inhabitant OF that state is not regard
cd as entirely clear. The theory which
mas gained the greatest acceptance is
thas II received its present form from
the vernacular rendering OF the qnery
who's Nyerf' instead of -"Who are
your when stranger appeared at the
door OF frontier cabin. For II long
time the word Hooser was regarded
as implying reflection on the person
to whom it applied, but of recent years
1t has found recognized place in good
literature. Brooklyn Standard Union
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-28
Order Of Publication.

State OF Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County Of Shiawassee.
At a session OF the Probate Court for the
County Of Shiawassee held at the Probate
ONCE In the { itv OF Corunna. on Monday. the
goth day OF August, In the year one thousand
nine hundred and sevt nteen
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF william
G. Hawcroft, deceased
On reading and fling the petition II Minnie
Bancroft, praying that administration OF said
estate NAV be granted to Floyd Everttts or
some ther suitb BILE pers on.
1t IL ordered that the nth day OF September
next, AT ten O'Clock In the forenoon. at said
Probate ONCE, be assigned for hearing said
petition.
1t Is further ordered that a copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious TO said day OF hearing In The Owosso
Times a newspaper printed and circulating
In said County OF shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY
CLARlBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-21

every question that are characteristic
Of the American crowd, that some few
will be found who lack the spirit of
patriotism which impels the great
bulk TO bury every other thought just
now in united effort to give loyal sup.
port to the men who are joining the
fighting forces of the nation.
But there is no proper place in the
present scheme of things for the naci-
fist nor the whiner-no proper Race
for Big Bill Thompson. Pompadour
Bob Lafollette, Gumshoe Bill Stone,
]. w. w. Haywood and their like.
There is no patience in the mind of
the patriotic Americans for those who
put any other consideration above
patriotism and loyalty.
This is as true in Ottumwa as in
Aurora, and it is as true all over
America as here. 1t showed in the
grim countenances Of the thousands
who watched the men Of G company
depart today.
Scenes like those enacted in Ottum-
wa this morning will recur in every
American city while the war lasts.
They are part of war and with all
their sadness they serve a purpose.
for they weld those who stay at home
into a more determined band OF
patriots because they impress on
civilian minds the weight Of sacrifice
the soldiers are facing for the common
cause OF American freedom and world
democracy
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-21
THE CIVILIANS SHARE IN WAR.

I'VE have sent many of our boys to
fight for their country, and we are go
ing to protect our cities while they
are gone" was significant sentence
in the ultimatum delivered In Aurora
yesterday to Chicagoan who under
took the distribution of the un-Ameri-
can paper published by William Hale
Thompson. mayor Of Chicago. The
Aurora spokesman was at the head OF
a committee OF citizens appointed to
send the Chicago man out Of town.
and he went about his mission in
business like way that appeals to all
good Americans.
Ottumwa's soldiers went away to-
day, with the cheers of their fellow
citizens ringing in their ears. and the
spirit Of the crowds which lined the
streets and watched the train depart
left no room for doubt that Ottumwa
is loyal and that her men and women
here at home are determined to match
the loyalty of their men in khaki who
soon will be hghting under foreign
skies for the perpetuity Of the institu-
lions sympolized by the stars and
stripes.
II is to be expected. in the cos
mopolitan communities that are Amer
icrn cities. with the freedom. OF ex-
preston and the variety of views on