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Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
PLEASING ORGAN RECITAL

The Organ Recital to be given il
the Forest Presbyterian Church, thi
town, on Monday evening, February 10
1t O'Clock, offers a grand opportunity
to all, who are lovers of music The
organist, Professor Flavius J. Lutz, dur
/ ing his musical career has been con.
nected with some Of the most prominent
churc hes in Philadelphia of different de-
nominations. He studied the piano with
/ William Sherwood and Ernest Hutchi-
| son, and as been successful as concert
pianist and teacher. The PHILADELPHIA
Record speaks as follows of his recent
Piano Recital A large audience as
sembled in Griffith Hall last night to
greet The pianist, Flavius J. Lutz, who
appeared in a Recital in an interesting
program. In the Beethoven Sonata, Oh.
27, No. 2, the pianist displayed fine Tech
nical command, breadth of interpreta-
ton and mature conception of the
work as whole. A group of Chopin
Mcdowell and MendelsSohn selections
followed, and as a concluding Offering,
Mr.. Lutz played, ''Liszts Sixth Rhap-
sody" in brilliant style"
AS to his ability seems enough to say
that as far as the Organ is concerned,
a short time back, Mr. Lujz gave a Re-
cital on the Organ at Wanamakers,
Philadelphia.
This being the largest organ, not only
in the United States, but in the world.
Having fine key boards and over one
hundred and forty stops. &
The soloists cone well recommended
and each with an enviabie reputation.
Mrs Robert O'Bleuis is at present a
member of the quartette choir of the
Second Baptist Church. of Wilmington,
Delaware, being the soprano singer.
Mr. Wilmer Boldly, a Wimingtonian,
a young man of exceptional musical
talent also being the baritone in the
above mentioned quartette
Miss Lillian K. Moore, the accom-
panist, is from the membership of |
the Second Baptist Church and holding
the position of Organist to the Sunday |
Scdool ard coming from the old family |
OF Moore, of Wilmington. There is no |
doubt but what this quartette will |
render a very pleasing program.
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PETIT JURORS SELECTED

Jury Commissioners Sylvester D
Townsend and Frederick Brady hav,
drawn the following petit jury to serve
at the ensuing terms of the Court Of
General Sessions and Superior Court
for the period commencing March 6:
First Representative district Elmer
r. Lloyd, Jacob Scheifie, Frank Jones.
Elmer Laws.
Second-Harry Morrow, Martin H..
Cooney, Lewis Sasse, John NJ. Cannon.
Third-John B. Connell, Edward j
Byrne, Levin e. Layfeld, Lewis S Fell
Fourth-Thomas D. Wilkinson. Ed
ward d. Carr, j. Frank Dale. William
H. Blake.
Fifth Herman H. Jones, William
Lannan, John Newell, Dennis F. Con-
nell
Sixth William Cloud, John c. Hus-
bands.
Seventh-Herbert S. Wood, Robert
H. Elliott.
Eighth-Wi'!ard Dickson, Grover
Whitman.
Ninth-A c. Whittier, Walter {
Curtis.
Tenth--Thomas T. r. Clark, James
E. Beggs.
Eleventh.. Irving Dayett, Wilbur
NcAIullen.
Twelfth John T. Vail. Frederick
Thirteenth Clarence Batten, Albert
Kumpel.
Fourteenth William w. Naylor,
Russell Townsend.
Flfteenth-Arthur Johnson. George
Heinold.
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Fine Skating

Our young people as well as others of
more mature years have enjoyed fine
skating on "Silver Lake" during the
past week. Large crowds have partici-
pated in the sport during both the af-
ternoons and evenings, and some of
them were brave enough to defy the
cold when the thermometer was hover.
ing near the zero mark on Monday, for
a few hours pleasure,
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
SIS Per Ton For Tomatoes

In reading the exchanges from many
of the Peninsula towns we have learned
that the farmers who are contemplating
growing tomatoes for the numerous
canning establishments are asking for
sis per ton this season, and some of
them are refusing to contract at any
price claiming that it will be more pro-
fitabe to ship their tomatoes to the
canning and catsup factories of the
large cities. So far there have been no
meetings Of the growers in this local.
ity, but we are reliably informed that
the farmers Of this section will ask for
SIS per ton for this years crop.
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Morris-Faries

Miss Vary Ethel FAIRIES, daughter of
MIR. and Mrs George FAIRIES, of Black
bird, and Mr.. B. Frank Morris, son of
Mr. and Mrs. B f. Morris, of Smyrna,
were quietly married at the Presbyter-
ian Manse on Saturday evening, Febru-
ary 10, by the Rev. j. M. L. Eckard.
They were attended by Miss Annie
Bramble and Mr.. John Morris. A din
ner was given the bride and groom at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Morris
on Sunday evening.
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UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Miss Helen B. Watkins the Bride
Of Mr.. Norman A. Wright
THEIR HONEYMOON In FLORIDA

A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied on Wednesday afternoon in Odessa,
when Miss :ieien Boyd Watkins, daugh-
ter of Mr.. John w. Watkins and the
late Emile Janvier Watkins, was mar
ried to Mr. Norman Alliston Wright,
son of Mrs. Catharine Davis Wright
and the late William A. Wright, of
Winchester, Md
Mr.. Wright has resided in Whining
ton for number of years and is Special
Agent of the Legal Department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
The decorations were in accord with
Valentine Day. the color scheme being
pink and green.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
white pussy willow taffeta trimmed
with net and silver lace and the bridal
veil caught with orange blossoms. The
bride carried shower bouquet of
brides roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Jeanette Janvier Watkins, sister
of the bride, was maid -of-honOr, and
wore a handsome gown of embroidered
net over white silk and carried a green
picture muff trimmed with white tulle
ribbon and p nix roses.
Miss Lillian Janvier Humphrey, a
cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid,
and wore a very charming gown of
white lace, carrying valentine novel
ty, consisting of pink shepherds
crook decorated with pink tulle ribbon
and pink hearts falling in shower.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by the brides cousin, Rev. j.
,Janvier Louderbough, of Newark, N.
j., and the wedding march played
by Miss Frances W. Watkins. The
groom's only attendant was his brother,
Mr. William A. Wright, Jr.
Those present were: Mr.. John W
Watkins, Miss Jeanette Watkins, Miss
Marion Janvier, Miss Lillian Humphrey,
Miss Emile Janvier, Miss Frances Wat
kins, Miss Alice Brown, Rev. j. jan
vier Louderbough. Mr.. Earl Pruitt, and
Mr.. William A. Wright, Jr.
After the wedding luncheon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wright started for Florida and
will be at home after April 1st, at The
Park Apartments, 1886 jefferson street,
Wilmington.
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Sold 6l-Acre Farm for $6,50O

John Heldmyer, Jr., on Saturday sold
the 61-acre farm of Edward H. Man
love, on the State road near Mt. Pleas
ant, to James Lovett of New Jersey
for $6, 500
Mr.. Lovett will be given possession
on March l, and will move his family to
the farm, where he will engage in the
nursery business.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Run Over By Auto

George Smith, colored man while
walking to his home from Summit
Bridge, was run over by an automobile,
when just opposite the Veasey proper
ty, on Monday, Feb. 5th. The men in
the car took him to DR.. Cam near
Kirkwood, where his. injuries were
treated, and then he was taken to the
Delaware Hospital. where the authori-
ties of the hospital say his case is hope
less.
Since the above was put in type we
have been informed that George died at
the hospital, Thursday morning at four
o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Their Treasury Enriched SIOO

The ladies of the New Century Club
were delighted with the production Of
1.-THE Revue of Revues" the pleasing
musical rendered by local talent in the
New Century Club House last week.
The treasury was enriched to the ex-
tent of 800, and Miss Helen F. Brady
and the other members of the club who
were instrumental in making the play a
grand success feel well paid for their
efforts,
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Good Prices for. Cattle

The sale on the Nowland farm, near
Armstrong; Corner. last Friday, by
Wright S. Coppage, was well attended.
and the live stock brought big prices
Cattle sold from 500 to S128 head, Sc
cows and heifers and one bull bringing
81. 800. Horse; also sold well. The en-
tire proceeds of the sale were a little
less than Sc, 600. Mr.. Coppage retained
enough stock to farm a small 46-acre
farm he recently bought near Mt.
Pleasant. to which he will move on
March |.
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Good Prices Being Realized

Not for many years has there been
offered at public sale as much valuable
stock, farming implements, etc.. as
during the present season. So far all
of those who have disposed Of their
property have realized good prices, and
a few good dairy cows have found ready
buyers at prices ranging from Sll0 to
$40 each. In fact horses seem to be
bringing more money than they did
year ago, and all kinds of farming i'm
plements and machinery are bringing
every dollar they are worth.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
W. Scott Way is Ill

Information reached here this week of
the severe illness of W. Scott Way, of
Florida, formerly editor and owner of
the Middletown Transcript.
Mr.. Way was one of the brightest and
best known newspaper men in the bust
ness, and for years, while editor of The
Transcript, contributed humorous writ
ings to many of the papers in that line.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Town Election

The annual town election will be held
at the office of Daniel w. Stevens; JUS
tice of the Peace, on Monday, March.5
1917, between the hours of l and 4
o'clock, P. M. At this election three
commissioners will be chosen for two
years each, one assessor, treasurer,
and alderman, to serve one year re-
spectively. The terms of DR.. E. G.
Clark, w. w. Allen and Charles w.
Jones expire this year, and we ars in
formed that all of the retiring members
desire reelection.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Nit. Pleasant Honor Roll

The following pupils Of VT. Pleasant
School were on the roll of honor for the
month Of January: Seventh grade-John
Carey. Sixth grade-Beverly Pleasan-
ton, Mae Marker, Mildred Ratledge.
Fifth grade Mabel Marker. Fourth
grade Edmund Moore. Second grade
Gladys Carey, Grsndon Marker.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Roll Of Honor
TOWNSEND PRIMARY SCHOOL

TOWNSEND PRIMARY SCHOOL
The following pupils are on the roll
of honor for the past twenty days.
4ih grade-Rachei Thornton, Eliza
beth Watts, Bessie Powell, Lillian AL
free, Bradford Naylor, Davis Stats,
William Pinder, Nicholas Engelmann.
3rd grade Martha Weldon, Margaret
Schinderwolf, Katherine Wiggin, Doro-
thy Hayden, Thomas Skeggs, Walter
M. Lee, Walter H. Lee
End grade-Clara VanHorn, Edward
Pinder, Violet Wilbur, James Thornton.
Earl Baker.
1st tgrade-Enos Stats, Beatrice Mas
lin, Granville Lee, Marie Hayden, Pau
line Jones, Dorothy Wood.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Renew Bucks Hotel License

Frank c. Pierce, proprietor of Il
Buck Hotel. at Summit Bridge, MondI
was granted renewal of his lio1
license by the Superior Court.
Law and Order Society made rez
STRANGE against Pierce's petition,
the court, after hearing the c.
missed tie objections.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES

| 1O.oo "A. M. ihoi iiiilS 1AdyCi, INloI.
and Sermon.
I1.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
7.30 P. M. Evening Prayer and Ad
dress.
Meetings:-The Ladies' Guild or
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, anc
the Junior Auxiliary on Friday after.
noon at four O'Clock, in the Parish
| House.
THE LENTEN SEASON
The Lenten Season begins February
21st. Ash Wednesday. The services will
be Morning Prayer. Penitential Office
and Sermon, at 1890. Evening P aver
and Address at 730.
Also on every Wednesday evening
during Lent there will be Evening
Prayer and Sermon by the visiting
Clergy.
February 2Sth The Rev. W. H. Glib
bons. Assistant, St. Johns, Wilmington.
March 7th. The Rt. Rev. F. ]. Kins-
man. D. D.. Bishop of the Diocese.
March 14th. The Rev. G. CAN'T,
Rector, Ascension, Claymont, Del.
March 2lst. The ev j. E. Parks,
Newport, Del.
Match 28th. The Rev E. H. J. An
drews, Rector, Christ Church, Milford,
Delaware.
April 4th. The Rev. A. E. Clay,
Rector, The Redemption, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
WHY WE KEEP LENT
We keep the forty days Of Lent in
memory of our Lords fast of forty days
in the wilderness. If it was necessary
for the Model man, it must be so for us
The chief purpose of Lent is to gain
self-control and to discipline and train
ourselves to lead Christian life. We
fast or deny ourselves the use of GER
tain things in order that We may be able
to do certain acts. We are to curb our
appetite so as to fit our bodies to be
better agents of the Spirit. We save
our money in order to give more in
aims. We save our time, so as to do
more praying The ide2 is to give up
the use of things for ourselves and put
them to the service of God. We are to
be lean in things of the flesh so that we
may be lavish in things of the Spirit.
Confirmation instruction will be given
in the Church on Wednesday afternoons
at o'clock.
The Pension Fund Committee held a
dinner in New York City on February
5th, attended by over 800 Churchmen
Bishop Lawrence announced that the
Fund had reached the sum of 81 5000 0.
The church will have the opportunity
on Quinquagesima Sunday, February
18th, to give the balance Of the nee
essary S., 5,000,0 900, which will secure the
money already pledged. Remember
that this is your opportunity to help.
1t is scarcely 10 years since Bishop
Lawrence vigorously led a campaign to
success in raising nearly 100000 dol
lars for Harvard University. A little
later he was the leader, in raising more
than $4,000, 600 for Wellesley. Taking
such matters into the estimate with all
he has raised for his own Diocese from
time to time and now the great Clergy
Pension Fund of SIS, 900, 900, his respon-
sibility for eleemosynary endowments !
may ultimately rival that of Andrew
Carnegie.
THE BISHOP CONDUCTS QUIET DAY
The Bishop of the Diocese conducted
a quiet day for the Clergy in Christ |
Church, Dover, on Thursday, February !
18th, to which the Clergy of the Diocese
of Easton, Md, were invited.
10.30 Holy Communion.
1130-1.15, Addresses and Interces-
sions. /
1.3O. Luncheon in Parish House.
2.45, Meditation followed by Evening
Prayer.
3.45, Afternoon Tea at Rectory.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-17
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, February 18th, 1917.
9.3OA. NJ Brotherhood Devotional
meeting. Leader. Minos Banning.
1880 A. M Preaching by the Pastor.
2P. N. sunday School session.
1902. NJ. Preaching by the Pastor.
Prayer meeting every " ednesday
evening at 73O O'Clock.
Glass meeting every Thursday even.
ing at z. 80 o'clock
Jr League every Wednesday after
and send the children.
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A New Real Estate Dealer

Mr.. J. 2. Grassland is going into the
real estate business. Mr.. Crossland's s
hi gh reputation as an able and honor
able business man is sure guaranty of
his success therein The Transcript
certainly wishes him the happlest out
come in his new venture.
Williams news., 1917-01-04

1 from the enemy's goal line. That was the era when beef and brawn pre- vailed; when most teams scoffed at scoring field goal while even the re- motest chance remained for a touch down.
 But new football which has made the game one where fast, tricky but light men prevail has developed punt ing and drop-kicking to the highest possible standard. A dozen attempts now are made for field goals where one was made in the bygone days. There fore, many long-distance drop-kicks are being registered.
 During 1915 exactly 40 field goals from the 40-yard line or better were made. That is almost as many as were accomplished in ten years by the old timers who used to Scrimmage where men of today kick. Payne, with his 63-yard boot, tops the list of distance kickers for 1915. Wilcox follows with 55-yard wallop, Guernsey of Yale, who kicked B yards against Princeton, is third. J.I. Cody of Vanderbilt, S. Ewing of Penn State and c. Parker of Du- buque are tied for fourth place with 5O-yard kicks. Parker, by the way, booted two from that distance. The others slip down from AS yards by C.. c. Pultz of Purdue to IA kicks from the 4O-yard line made by players in differ ent sections of the country.
 And, from the way the coaching per sons talk. and the dopesters dope, one is led to believe that the day of kicking has just begun; that what was done in 1915 won't be anything remarkable in comparison with what will be accom- plished this year when the gridiron stars finally unloosen their boots.
Williams news., 1917-01-04

small, about one-fiftieth of an inch long, of glossy reddish color. In about three to five days these eggs hatch into small reddish larvae scarce. ly larger than the egg from which they matched, and these larvae migrate down the blade between the leaf. sheath and the stem until they reach point near the root. Here they stop begin to absorb the plant juices, and cause gall-like enlargement or swell ing at the point of attack. They grow rapidly, and three weeks later are thick, whitishe. maggots about one eighth of an inch long.
 Become Lively in April.
 Once fully grown the larvae con- tract, leaving their outer skins to form hard, dark brown shells, commonly known as flaxseeds or puparia, and re- main in this condition and situation through the winter. Inside these flax seeds the white larvae may be found until toward spring when they change to the pupa stage. Early in April the pupae push off the end of the flaxseeds and then force their way out from. un- der the enveloping leaf-sheath. Hav- ing found a way out of the plant the thin pupal skin splits and the adult fly escapes. Eggs are laid back on the wheat during April and early May and the same development is gone through as in the fall, except that the migrat- ing larvae locate in the first or second joints above the roots. They become full grown and enter the flaxseed stage before harvest, remaining in the stub- ble through the summer if 1t is or. mally dry, to give forth the adult flies of the fall brood in September; but if the summer is rainy many will come forth soon after harvest and go through an additional summer brood on the vol. unteer wheat.
 The injury by the Hessian fly fs done during the fall and spring by the growing larvae of the two broods. In the fall the first effect of attack is to cause the wheat to become abnormally dark green and to tiller freely, later turning yellowish and brownish and finally killing the affected blades. The field then appears dead in spots, or sometimes over the whole field. Badly attacked plants may later recover if there is plenty of moisture. In the spring the presence of the larvae in the lower joints interferes with the sap flow and weakens the straw, so that the heads fail to fill and toward har- vest the straw is apt to crinkle or break at the point of attack so that the grain becomes badly lodged and often not worth harvesting. Only wheat, rye and barley among our cul- tivated grains are attacked by the Hessian fly.
 Rotation of crops is a practicable Hessian fly control measure, for not only does the bringing in of corn, oats, alfalfa, or clover tend to starve out the pest, but if the wheat field is changed the fall brood of flies must migrate to more or less distant fields to find wheat and this results in a Iarpa mortality among them
Williams news., 1917-01-04

to escape the fall brood of flies are the most practical methods known for | controlling this pest.
 | Since the pest is found in the wheat stubble during the summer in the rest ing f1axseed stage 1t can be completely destroyed if all infested stubble be de stroyed. Flowing under stubble early in July where it is not too dry, is the most logical and economical method of placing the stubble where the pest will be destroyed. Some farmers disk thor oughly and then in week or two blow the stubble under. In case the pest burning off stubble will destroy it though the stubble is also lost. The fiaXseed stages are often located so low in the stubble that burning them may not destroy all of them. By all means get rid of all stubble in the in fested regions before August. Coop eration is necessary. One infested stub ble field will furnish flies for whole community. Farmers must work to- gether in order to fully destroy the pest. After the stubble has been plowed under, work the ground so as to pack it, and keep down all volunteer wheat. . - .s
 -: Sow Wheat Very Late; :.
 The second effective remedy for the as possible so as to escape the heavy swarm of flies. If wheat is not yet up
 ten the flies come they die without pIace to lay their eggs and the crop escapes injury. It Is folly to suppose that wheat sown after the swarm has come and gone, will be as badly in fested as early sown wheat. As an sx- ample, in normal fall the flies have largely come and gone in north Mis- souri by October 1, in central Missouri by October 2 and in south Missouri by October 15 and wheat sown after these dates Is seldom attacked by the fly in the fall. Late sown wheat may suffer severe injury in the spring if the spring brood of flies migrates to it from neighboring fields which were sown sufficiently early in the fall to be attacked by the fall brood of flies. It shows poor judgment to SOW wheat in August or September for pas ture. in a region where the fly is abun dant.
 Look out for trouble in the crop of wheat following a year in which the Hessian fly has been destructive. Avoid this by thoroughly destroying the in fested stubble and by sowing late enough in October to escape the fall swarm of flies. If these precautions are taken by all farmers there is no need of completely abandoning the growing of wheat in any community for a few years. -,
 Life History-The adult flies of the fall brood appear in the fields early in September, and the females scatter about to lay their eggs on the young wheat plants as soon as they are large enough. These eggs are laid in regu lar rows of one to a dozen along the veins on the upper side of the wheat blades. The individual egg is very
Williams news., 1917-01-04
CONVERSATIONS

The United States yearly produces S2OO, 100000 worth of buttons.
 The Chinese government is about to open its first aviation school.
 Pasteboard boxes with sanitary. in- sect-proof openings have been invented for containing sugar and other food in similar form.
 F. C. Cutler, a poultry dealer in rownshend, Vt, is said to have a pull ct that was matched April 1 and laid sts first egg August IA.
Williams news., 1917-01-04

Sudan grass yields from one to eight tons of cured hay to Gn acre.
 Every young man in Cedarville, Wis, small settlement in Marinette county, is a member of a newly organ iZed anti-tobacco club.
 As a new seashore amusement de- vice, an inventor has patented a troll ley car supported by floats that is driv- en over water by screw propellers.
 Two Illinois inventors have patented bracket with which it is possible to hang both shades and curtains at win. dows without using nails or screws.
Williams news., 1917-01-04
c. O. Ward, Captain and Tackle of
 Naval Eleven.
JOHNNY HAYES AT COLUMBIA
Winner of Olympic Marathon at Lon. don Has Been Appointed Coach of
 Cross-Country Team.

Johnny Hayes, winner of the Olympic Marathon, at London, in 1908, has been apponted coach of the Colum- bia cross-country team and assumed his new duties a few days ago. He has a dozen veterans of the 1915 squad and expects to develop a large class of new men for the interclass contests and intercollegiate events to be held during the spring and summer.
Williams news., 1917-01-04
In Doubt.

You had a narrow escape from the sharks this summer"
 "Yes," replied MT. Meekton.
 "Your wife must have been. very grateful to the lifeguard who rescued you"
 'I hope so. I saw her talking to him. But Pm not sure whether she was thanking him or scolding him for but ting in."
Williams news., 1917-01-04

A woman is the patentee of tele- phone in which the transmitter and receiver are combined in one instru- ment and inclosed in hood for pri- vacy.
 A water tank and tower in a Texas town, built entirely of re-enforced con- crete, has withstood gales that have wrecked dwellings in its vicinity.
 The resignation of Rev. Dr. c. c. Roodhouse, H., left the town with a population of 2.OOO, without a resident pastor.