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Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
ODESSA

Lee Sparks, of Wilmington, visite
his parents on Sunday last.
Leonard Rhodes, of Newark, visite
relatives in town last week.
Mrs. William Craig and daughte
visited Wilmington on Saturday last.
Miss Blanche West spent the week
end with Miss Ida Martin at Magnolia
Miss Belle Rose, Of Philadelphia
visited her sister Yrs 0. c. Stevens
last week.
Rally Day in ST. Paul's M. E. Sun
day School, Sunday, Oct. 7. Every
body welcome.
Miss Viola Smith has accepted the
position as teacher Of Forwood Schoo
near Silverside, Del.
Mrs. J. K. Williams and Mrs L. V.
Aspril visited Clarence Aspril and wife
in Wilmington last week.
Courtney Enos and wife and son Gil
bert Enos and wife were guests OF
Joseph Enos and family last week.
Mrs. William Mccoy and daughter
Margaret, and Abe Hayden and family,
of Wilmington, were guests Of Mrs.
John Mccoy on Sunday.
Epworth League on Sunday evening
at 6.45 o'clock. Topic-Discourage-
ment and its cure. Leader-Mrs. |. G..
Webb All are welcome.
Its go-to-C Church Day in Odessa Sun
day, Oct. 18th. Everybody invited to
go to any church, if they have no
preference come to ST. Paul's M. E.
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Jones and William Jones,
of Kenton and Miss Lou Skellenger and
niece Ruth SkelIenger. of Wilmington,
were guests of Mrs. Lugene Eccles on
Sunday.
Odessa Public School re-opened on
Monday with the following teachers
Miss Minnie Armstrong, Miss Mildred
Redgrave. Of Middletown and Miss
Helen Sparks, of Odessa.
A very enjoyable surprise was given
Mrs. Mary Shoulee on Saturday last the
occasion being her 72d birthday. These
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Kronemier, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Can
non. Mr.. and Mrs. George Nelson and
children, Mrs. Frank Kronemier and
children, Mrs. Hiram Pleasanton Sr,
Mrs. Harry Plummer, Mrs. Arthur
Foraker and Mrs. H. Morris.
A very delightful surprise was given
Miss Isabella Smith at the home of her
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Red Lion Hundred

The taxable residents of Red Lior
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1917 are
now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be at
Parlor of Robinson House, Eel. City
August 11th, 25th; September 18th, 2e
October 18th. 9th; November 10th,
oath; December 9Th and 29th. F'ronN
9 A. M. to IL M.
Pennsylvania R. R. Station. Kirkwood
September 10th, Oath, November 10
oath.
From 9 A. M. to IL M.
AT HOME ALL THE TIME
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
Extract from the Laws of Delaware,
Governing the Collection of Taxes of
New Castle County, Section 3. Chapter
80, Volume 81, Laws of Delaware, as
Amended:
SECTION 3-That on all taxes paid
before the first day of October there
shall be an abatement of five per
centum. On all taxes paid before the
first day of December there shall be an
abatement of three per centum. On
all taxes paid during the month of
December there shall be no abatement
whatever. And on all taxes unpaid on
the first day of January there shall be
added one-half per centum per month
until the same shall be paid.
j. C. STUCkERT
Collector for Red Lion Hundred.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
TRUSTEES SALE
REALESTATE

By virtue Of an order of the
Orphans Court will be exposed te
sale at Public Auction or Vendue,
| SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 1917
| At 2 o'clock, P. NJ,
on the premises. near Taylor's Bridge,
New Castle County, Delaware, the fol
lowing described Real Estate, late of
| William T. McClaln, deceased, to-wit:-
| All that tract or parcel of land,
situate in Blackbird Hundred, New
Castle County and State of Delaware,
on the south side Of Blackbird Creek,
and lying on both sides Of the public
road leading from Taylor's Bridge to
Deakyne's Landing, containing fifty
seven and half acres of upland and
marsh, more or less, and having thereon
erected two-story frame dwelling, a
framestable, carriage house and gran
| ary.
TERMS OF SALE
The highest and best bidder or
| bidders to be the purchaser or purchas-
ers. who shall pay to the Trustee ten
per cent of the purchase price as soon
rs the property is struck off, or the sale
shall be void and the property exposed
to a second SALE The ten per cent
being paid as aforesaid, the purchaser
| or purchasers will be required to de-
posit the balance of the purchase mon
sy in the farmers Bank at Wilmington,
to the credit Of the Orphans Court of
the State of Delaware, in and for New
Castle County, on or before the return
day OF the sale. The Trustee will make
return of the sale to the said Court on
Wednesday, the twenty-fourth day of
October, A. D. 1917, when, if the sale
be confirmed, deed will be executed
and delivered to the purchaser or pur-
chasers.
MARTIN B. BURRIS, Trustee.
Attest:- NORMAN P. CROUCH, Clerk
O. c. Wilmington, Delaware, Sept.
NoTIcE TO cRED1ToRs.-No-
TICE is hereby given that the shares Of
interests of Fannie Wallace, William l..
McClain, James L. McClain, George D.
McClain and Charles McClain in the |
above described premises will be sold
as above set forth, and all persons hav-
ing or claiming any lien or encumbrance
against or affecting the shares or |
interests of either or all of said parties |
in said lands and premises are hereby |
notified to appear and file in the office |
of the Clerk Of the Orphans Court. in |
and for New Castle County, on or after
the twenty-fourth day of October, A.
D. 1917, petition setting forth and
making proof of said lien or encum-
brance and the amount due thereon.
MARTIN B. BURRIS, Trustee.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APP0QUlNIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
| pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
| notified that the Taxes for the year 1917
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF D. B. MALONEY,
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY.
During SEPT. 1917,
From to o'clock, P. M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-.
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
~. VOLUME Il, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shalt be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shall be added one-half of one per centnm |
per month until the same shall be paid. |
JOSEPH c. HUTCHINSON.
Collector of Taxes for Appoquinimink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
B|ackbird Hundred !

The taxable residents OF Blackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred. are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1917 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT FLEMING's LANDING.
MONDAY, SEPT. oath, 1917
From l to P. M.
AT BLACKBIRD.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 29th, 1917
From / to p. NJ.
RESIDENCE OF JOHN WALTONS
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18th, 1917
From l to PM.
Tax bills can be obtained bv making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps. :
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section 3-That on all faxes paid be-
fore the fret day of October there shall
be all abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shall be added onthaH of oneper centum
per month until the same shall be paid
JOHN BETH,
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29

Evans Pianos and Organs. Get prices
from factory Representative.
W. GILBERT POORE,
Townsend,
Del.
Just received 3 more farms for sale.
Also 2 more houses.
JOHN HELDMYER, JR.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
WEST CORNWALL

! Dr. J. s. Preston, of Grinnell. Iowa, arrived at his brothers, W. A. Preston on New Years day and will make him visit of about week.
 Miss Ida Cole, who has been spend ing a week or more at home, returned to Milton on New Years day.
 Willis Potter is at present without any horses, having sold his fine team of grays. He hopes soon to have yoke of oxen for his farm work.
 The funeral of Charles W. Hart was largely attended from the house on Fri day afternoon, Rev. c. N. Fitch con ducting the ceremony. MT. Hart leaves his wife, two daughters and three sons, as immediate relatives and many more distant relatives. The many flowers and the large number of friends testify to their sympathy with the family in their bereavement.
 Little James Rogers has been very sick, requiring the care of a nurse; but at last accounts he was beginning to gain.
 The attendance at the church meet ing seemed small when compared with our membership. But sickness and ab- sence from town will account for many absentees. The reports were all good and the various divisions showed bal. ance in their treasuries. There were some things that tend to discourage. ment which may be merely difficulties to test our abilities, but on the whole the reports were encouraging to go for ward in the new year to renewed effort The dinner and social hour were much enjoyed and the afternoon session was helpful. The principal officers were reelected. William Oliver was chosen a member of the executive committee for three years. Miss Ethel Oliver was chosen assistant superintendent of the village Sunday school for two years. MT. Wallace M. Hart was elected as assistanE superintendent of the Sunday school at North Cornwall for one year to fill out vacancy cansed by death. The meeting was so good it is hoped more members will find it possible to attend the next meeting.
 Sunday, Jan. z, there will be no ser vice at North Cornwall, but there will be the annual union communion service at the chapel at 10:45 a. m.
 Monday night about fifty met at Grange hall to assist in installing the new officers. Deputy F. H. Peet of Kent was the installing officer. The assistants were sisters Lula Potter and Marjorie Baldwin. Every officer was present, and after the installation, sup per was served, sister Ethel Bailey be- ing chairman of the supper committee. One feature of the new lecturers pro gram for the next meeting will be re- ports from the treasurer aud secretary regarding the condition of the grange the past year and now. F..
 The state grange meets at Norwich, Jan. 9, 10 and II. The March Pomona meeting is to be with Kent grange.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
TEUTONS CONTINUE
 MOLDAvlAN DRIVE
Russian and ROumanian Rear
 Guards Fighting,

The forces of the central powers con- tinue their advance into the ROuma- nian province of Moldavia. They are approaching the important fortified town of Foscani. The Berlin official statement says:
 South of the Trotus valley the much disputed Mount Faltucanu ridge of heights came into German possession through a vigorous attack.
 'Along the valleys leading from the Bereck mountains to the Sereth our at tacks threw the enemy farther back. Our troops stormed at the point of the bayonet several height positions on both sides of the Oituz valley. Soveya. in the Susita valley, was taken. Rus sian and Roumanian advances were re pelled Three hundred prisoners were brought in.
 ''The Ninth afsaay is sharply pressing the enemy and, defeating the rear guards, has forced the Russians to re- treat farther.
 From the west and south German and Austro-Hungalian troops are ap- preaching the bridgehead positions near FOcsani and Fundeni. More than 1900 prisoners and much war material remained in the hands of the indefati- gable purSuers.
 Between the BuZeu and the Danube the enemy maintains his bridgehead.
 East of Braila in DObrudja German and Bulgarian troops captured tena- ciously defended Russian positions and threw the enemy back to Matchina, Tn the engagement Pomeranian reserve infantry regiment No. 9 distinguished itSelf'
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
LAkEvlLLE

Mir. and Mrs. c. s. Roberts and daughter have been guests of A. +. Roberts and family the past week
 Herbert Beebe has been confined to the house for a week or more with severe cold.
 Thomas Bartram returned to his school duties after spending the holi- days with his parents.
 Miss Arthur, the assistant district nurse, returned from a weeks visit with her people Saturday last.
 A card party and dance was given in, the Friendly club rooms on New Years night to help swell the decorating fund for the interior of St. Mary's church.
 Miss Mabel Jones of Springfield, Mass, Y. w. 0. A. has been spending the holidays with her parents.
 Mrs. Myron Holley is visiting her sister in Philadelphia, Penn.
 There was no Treaching sevrice in the Methodist church Sunday evening last. The pastor. Rev. G. A. Shahan preached an appropriate sermon in the morning, but not feeling well, partly expected to occupy the pulpit in the evening, but in the afternoon was taken to his bed with the grip. The Epworth League commenced at the usual hour and an extra good time en. joyed by those present.
 The family of William Smith were all confined to their beds last week with severe colds. Mrs. Smith is still unable to be about
 Miss Dorothy Everts, who has been spending the holidays with her mother, returned to her duties at Springfield, Mass., on Tuesday this week.
 The Salisbury Equal Franchise League held a tea and dance in the Friendly club rooms and the affair was a success. The league realizing about S60.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
TAC0NIC

John Miller has been called to Water. bury on account of the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Lavine. Miss Taylor has been visiting at Mir. and Mrs. Harding's over New Years.
 Mrs. Walter Robinson has now re. covered from her illness and is able to be around once more.
 William Field fell on the ice Friday morning and injured his shoulder. pr. Peterson on being called discovered his shoulder was dislocated aud also sus- pected fracture an X-ray examination disclosed the fracture of the socket at the shoulder joint. It was set at Win sted hospital and he is as we'll as can be expected.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
HAMILTON MABIE DEAD.
Veteran Editor of the outiook Victim
 of Asthma.

Veteran Editor of the outiook Victim
 of Asthma
 Dr. Hamilton Wright Mabie, associ- ate editor of the Outlook, is dead in Fernwood road, Summit, N. J.. from asthma, an attack of which brought him to his bed ten days ago.
 Dr. Mabies health had been failing since a year ago. when while filling q professional engagement in ,Philadel- phia he had an attack of acute indiges- tion. He was in a Philadelphia hos pital for three weeks and then returned home. His health continued to be poor. but improved enough over the summer to enable him to go to his office about two months ago.
 Funeral services will be held at 1G o'clock Wednesday morning in the Cal vary Episcopal church at Summit Bishop Edward s. Lines of the diocese of Newark, the Rev. nr. Walker Gwynne, rector emeritus of Calvary church, and the Rev. Walter 0. Kin solving, rector of the church, will con- duct them.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
7 V v v " v '
Why New Years Day
 Now!

THE ancient Arabs and their He brew cousins used to count their
 hours. before sunrise, and the time when the sun was near setting, and travellers had to bestir themselves. to finish their journey before dark
 Our present system is rather more arbitrary, but its sins against the or der of nature are trifles compared with those of our almanac arrangement. Even in railway towns ''12 m." marks q moment not far from the time when the sun stands nearest the zenith and ''12 p. m,'' when it gets farthest away from it.
 But what on earth or below entities the eleventh day after the Fist of De- cember to claim prestige as the be ginning of the new year?
 Our New Year is made to. coincide with the beginning of a new month. but our month plan itself only aggra- yates the absurdity of the arrange ment. If December were notched back a week and half it would straighten out September. June and March, too: the seasons would begin at beginnings all around, and the dispute about the meaning of winter months" and sum mer months" would be obviated.
 Our Saxon forefathers, with their primitive methods of computation, beat us about week, their Balderfest tBal- dur's feast being nearly contempo- rary with our Christmas. The Celtic druids made even a better guess and celebrated the resurrection of the sun god on the 18th or 2oth of December Their night spirits were supposed to assume control of the atmosphere about the time of the September equi- nox and to have things more or less their own way for the next three months.-F. l.. Oswald in Cincinnati Enquirer
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
LIME ROCK

Miss Doyle is the new teacher in Miss Erink's place, who has resigned.
 R. J. Matrson was in town a couple of days last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard and two children returned home Monday night.
 J. H. Welch and daughter were in Great Harrington the early part of last week.
 Mrs. August Pequiney and two child rem of Sharon called on friends at the station New Years day.
 George Sherwood of Torrington has been visiting his sister, Mrs. George Doty.
 Misses Marjorie and Esther Lowe spent Friday night in West Cornwall.
 Miss Marjorie Butler spent last Thursday in Cornwall Bridge.
 Mrs. George y,hai as usual large Christmas tree with gift for everyone present. After the distribution of the gifts refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Vanderlip of New York is spend. ing the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. M. D. Richardson.
 Miss Ethel Blake visited her sister Mabel at Hillcrest hospitel in Pitttheld, unday.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
CANAAN VALLEY

Robert Roger ST., is suffering from stomach trouble.
 Mrs. Joseph Deloy continues to be seriously afflicted with rheumatism.
 MT. and Mrs. B. l.. Frink attended the funeral or Mrs. Woodford in Ashley Falls, Tuesday afternoon.
 O. G, Thompson is visiting friends in Waterbury and Bridgeport.
 Several farlners are engaged getting their ice which is 13 inches thick at Langdon's pond.
 The Christmas exercises at Literary hall, Saturday evening were we'll ren. dered. The hall was prettily trimmed with evergreens and every one had a nice time.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
9 V0
 ~ '' Hut Ap." on
 New Years Eve

IN many German cities, especially in
 Berlin, common method of cele-
 braring St. Sylvester day. New Years eve. reminds one of the candid brutality of college boys or the rough humors of the Stock Exchange. Of course this, like so many other old German customs. has been sadly af- fected by the great war.
 The unfortunate visitor from the provinces or the stranger ignorant of the peculiar customs of the day strolls blithely down the street clad in the garments usual to elegant civilization, on his head the silk hat. Suddenly cry reaches his ears-"Hut ab!" ("Off with your hatr) Who can be shout ing for the removal of a hat? The shout is repeated. From here and there men are hurrying toward him. Pshaw! Surely they cannot be telling him to take off his hat. But now from all about comes the sound of voices. crying: Hut alb! Hut abr
 The cry becomes a roar. as voice aft CT voice joins its volume to the chorus: Hut ab! Hut abr In an instant q crowd has gathered. mob of shriek- ing, laughing, gesticulating ruffians. yelling: Hut ab! Hut alb. Hut abr And before the astonished stranger can begin to understand what all this awful din may betoken. to give point to the words. sticks and fists rain blows upon his head: The offending hat is hammered down over its own CTS ears, further and lower, until its rim bursts and it's crown flies off. and it dangles. a bedragg collar. on his shoulders. Then the exultant mob. with no more occasion for bowling Hut abr howls in applause of it's own success.
 s The stranger. not knowing what ca tastrophes may follow on a beginning so frightful. enraged. amazed. full of fears, fees to the shelter of the police man near by. When the assaulted wretch has told his tale, with many gesture of the mangled remains of his hat. the guardian of the peace offers him as the only consolation, "Wess- halb gehen sic denn aus?" c'Why do you go out?"D In other words, Do not wear a SILK nat III tue sIeeI oh St. Sylvester's day"
 This custom of the demolition of high hats has been traced back to R1S48. It had its origin in a commem- oration of the riots on St. Sylvester's day in that year, the lower classes having at that time resorted to this forceful method of expressing their hostility to the bourgeoisie, of whom the high hat was distinctive.
 A most pleasant custom is found in the Rhenish provinces. A gentleman is walking in the street when suddenly he hears spoken closely in his ear the words, ''Prosit Neujahr!' the greeting of the day. By the law of the day he is thus made captive and must pay ransom.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
HUNTSVILLE

Claude Scoville and Lester Lawrence of Waterbury called on. friends and relatives Sunday.
 Etts Bushey has returned to Lime Rock after spending some time at her home in this place.
 George Brown spent Christmas in Dover Plains, N. Y.
 Miss Alice Scoville, who has been visiting in Hartford and Meriden, has returned to her home here.
 Several in this place are harvesting their ice.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
CARS HALT FOR FUNERAL.
Third Avenue Lines Stop Five Minutes
 For Whitrdge.

As the funeral services for Frederick W. Whitridge were ended in New York city every street car of the Third Ave nue railway and allied lines in the Bronx and Westchester were brought to a stop simultaneously and kept at standstill for five minutes in a demon- stratiOn of respect for the memory of the late president of the traction sys tenn.
 In accordance with the last wishes of MT. Whitridge, pews in the center aisle of Grace church were set aside for the officials and employees of the Ihird Avenue Railway company.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
WHITMAN SWORN IN.
Brilliant Ceremony at Second Inaueu-
 ration at Albany.

ration at Albany.
 A brilliant ceremony marked the sec ond inauguration of Governor Charles S. Whitman at Albany. The governor was escorted to the capital by 5000 guardsmen and in his inaugural recom- mended that the state make up the diff ference of 75 cents a day between their allowance while on state duty and their government pay while on the border.
 Governor Samuel $. Mccall of Mas sachusetts was a guest of honor at the inaugural ceremonies in the assembly chamber, and Governor Whitman will be his guest at his second inaugural in Boston. During the ceremonies the governor occupied the historic chair used by Governor De Witt Clinton dur ing his three terms and many saw political significance in this incident.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
MaAXYM
New Year and Old.

When I was young the coming of new year always found me jubilant; now I am old the coming of the new year always finds me silent. My fla vorite book then was "The Pleasures of Hope" which I long since ceased to read; my favorite book now is "The Pleasures of Memory" of which l mean to read a page tonight. It will not take me long, and 1t will suit the hour and the time. It is about the new year, not the new year that is to be, but the new years that were-the oiu, oid new years.-Richard Henry Stoddard.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
Law Frees 2.4Oo Children.

South Carolinas new child labor law prohibiting the employment of children under fourteen years of age in the tex. tile establishments has gone into eff feet, and employment of about 2.4OO children automatically ceased, accord ing to figures of the state department of agriculture. The old law made the minimum age limit for employment twelve years.