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Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
A, SOLDIERS DAY"
Milford Firemen and The Caulk
Club Conceived The Idea
TUESDAY, JULY 3lST, 1917

The World War has now reached our
own firesides. Our young men have
been called to follow the flag into foreign
fields and fight for the liberties and ira
ditions long held sacred by the citizens
of the United States. This call means
innumerable sacrifices on their part;
and before the fight for Democracy has
been won, many will have given their
lives that we at home may continue to
enjoy the fullest freedom.
With this thought in mind, the men,
bers of the Milford Fire Company and
the Caulk Club, of Milford, conceived
the idea of setting aside one day, to be
known as "Soldiers' Day." for the pur-
pose of showing the boys who will go
from Sussex and Kent Counties that
they are heartily backed in all they will
do by the people at home.
Tuesday, July 81, 1912, has been set
aside as the day to be devoted to the
boys. The committee in charge has ar
ranged for two ball games between the
Caulk Club, of Milford, and the club
from the Battleship, Indiana. This lat
ter club is recognized as the fastest in
the United States navy, having lost only
two games out of twenty-three. The
first game will be called promptly at
$50 A. NJ, and the second at 200 ?. NJ.
General admission, SOC; grandstand, 25c
extra. The band from the Battlesh'p,
Iowa, will be present and furnish music
at each game. All the members of the
National Guards of Delaware, mobilized
IN Milford, as we'll as the Coast defense
forces from Lewes, will attend the
games in body. There will be drill
after each game by detail from Naval
Base at Lewes.
A big parade, headed by the Governor
and his military staff, has been arranged
for 1890 P. M. The band from the
battleship, Iowa, the members of the
militia, the Coast Defense boys from
Lewes, and all the fire companies from
lower Delaware, together with their
apparatus, will be in line.
In the evening, starting at 700 P. M,
there will be band concert lasting one
hour, followed by addresses by speakers
of prominence.
Soft drinks, ice cream, sandwiches,
and coffee will be for sale at the re-
freshment stands.
1t is the duty of every person in Sus-
sex County and in lower Kent County
to be present in Milford on that day IN
order to give the boys his support both
morally and financially. All the net in
come from the exercises will be devoted
to the purchase of supplies that will
make the camp life of the troops more
comfortable and keep them IN closer
touch with the people at home.
Don't fail to be present on this day,
Tuesday, July 81, at Milford, Delaware.
1t will be the largest day in the his
tory of Southern Delaware, and one
upon which you will look back with
pride when you remember that your
presence helped to make it great sue
cess.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
OBITUARY
JOSHUA H. LADLEY

At his home on the outskirts of this
borough, about noon Monday, Joshua
H. Ladley, without an instant's warn
ing, stepped into the other world. For
many months, however, he had been
suffering from heart trouble, but was
able to be up and about the house and
even to walk into his garden.
While he stood upon the porch, talk
ing to the children, he fell over and in
stantly expired. He was seventytwo
years of age and had lived in this bor-
ough for thirty-seven years. He was
the only son of the late George and
Sarah (Jackson) Ladley, and was born
near bonneville, this county.
After his marriage, in 1866, to Miss
Abbie Garrett, of West Chester. he car
ried on job printing office in that place
for some time, and was well-known
and versatile newspaper correspondent
He also spent number of years at Ell
mira and Troy, N. Y, editing for some.
time a newspaper in the former city.
At the age of eighteen he Mounted
enlisted in the Second New York
Rifle Regiment, and served win
throughout the war of the Rebellion
ming laudation for his fearlessness
and bravery.
He inherited a delicate constitution
and was appointed on that account Post
master of the army. He possessed
winning personality and voice of such
richness and beauty, added to the charm
of conversational gifts, as made him
delightful friend and acquaintance.
He was member of Friendship Lodge,
A. F. & A. NJ, of Oswego, N. Y,
served on the Borough Council and the
Board of Education, in this place, and
was ardently interested in political and
reform movements, being Jealous
Democrat in politics.
He is survived by his wife, two sons,
George Ladley, of this borough and Ed
ward Ladley, of Middletown, Delaware.
One daughter, Nellie, is the wife of
Willard Roney, of this place. Mrs. Ed
ward Jessup, Centre street, is a sister,
and Adelaide, another sister, distin-
guished as a writer and reviewer, died
in New York in young womanhood.
West Chester Daily Neuy.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, July 29th, 1917.
1890 A. M. Public worship with ser
mon.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
6.45P. NJ. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: "Evangelistic, Educa-
tional, Medical and Industrial Work in
Foreign Missions" Psa. GLIB.
7.SO P. M. Evening service, lasting
one-half hour.
The Pastor will be absent on his vaca-
ton during the month of August, and he
expects to be in his pulpit on Sunday,
September End, on which day. after the
morning service, a congregational meet
ing will be held for the purpose of elect
ing one or more ruling Elders.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
DeFord-Hart Wedding

Mr.. Foster E. DeFord, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward DeFord, of Smyrna,
and Miss Marian 2. Hart, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E.
Hart, of Townsend, were married by
Rev. Warren Burr, of Townsend, at one
o'clock, Saturday afternoon, at the
brides home. Only the immediate fam
lilies of the couple were present at the
ceremony.
The bride was attired in travelling
suit of blue taffeta with hat to match,
and carried a bouquet of sweet peas.
After their honeymoon which Is being
spent at Atlantic City, Mr.. and Mrs.
DeFord will reside in Smyrna.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Farm Conditions in Sussex

Farmers in the lower part of Sussex
and in adjacent Maryland counties say
farm conditions are the worst in those
narts ever known. Nearly all the oats,
wheat and rye that was cut some
weeks ago, is rotting in the fields be-
cause the continuous rains have pre-
vented it drying out sufficiently to be
threshed. Whole fields of corn, sweet
notatoes and other truck are inundated
and going to ruin. Many roads are i'm
nassible. being more like ponds. Many
of the farmers who had banked on big
crops will be ruined.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Transcript Free To Soldiers

The Trans. wishes to inform it's
young heroes departing for the war
that its weekly issues will follow them
wherever they 20 and wholly without
cost to them, even should duty call
them to cross the brine, and take their
places among the brave veterans of
France who for three years have with
stood the barbaric "Boches +"
Our soldier laddles will, no doubt like
to hear from their home spot, and this
offer, which extends to every one with
in ten miles of Middletown who has
thus gone to serve his country, will
keep them well posted. All who wish
to have The Trans. should send their
name.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
WRECK NEAR MIDDLETOWN

Failure of the engineer to see the sig
nails of the fagman caused the freight
wreck on the Delaware railroad We'd
nesday evening; which tied up all pas
senger traffic both north and south
bound for several hours. The wreck
took place about three hundred wards
above the Middletown station.
Two southbound freight trains were
in the block at the same time. one of
which was taking water at the plug
near Main street crossing, the other
laying north of it near the curve north
of town. After taking water the en-
gineer of the train backed his train
north and into the engine of the stand
ing train.
The caboose of the first train was
telescoped over the engine of the stand
ing train, and it and two other cars
were thrown from the tracks. The
fiagman who was in the caboose saw
the approaching collision and jumped
before it hit the engine.
The wrecking crew from Clayton was
upon the scene within an hour, and
cleared the northbound track in another
hour and traffic was run over that
track. The southbound evening train
due here at 748 was held up nearly
two hours at Armstrong;, and the
northbound train due here at 6.32 was
held up south of town for nearly three
hours.
A large crowd Of people from this
town went to the scene and watched
the wrecking crew clear the tracks,
which was done in record time.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
King-Reed Wedding

Mr.. Grover C. King, telegraph
operator for the Penn R. R. Co., who
has been located in this town for the
past twelve months and Miss Bertha E.
Reed, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Reed, were quietly married at Elkton,
by the Rev. George P. Jones on Monday
evening.
The marriage came as a surprise to
the many friends of the young couple
and the Transcript joins them in wishing
Mr.. and Mrs King many years of happy
welded life.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Miss Charlotte Peverley is sojourning

Miss Charlotte Peverley IS soJournlne
at Rehoboth.
Mrs. Richard Rodney and Mrs. Elizs
Green have returned from Rehoboth.
Miss Emma Price, of Atlantic City,
is the guest of Miss Ada L. Lockwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goldsborough
have for a guest Mr.. G A. Houch, Of
Baltimore.
Miss Helen Hall Is spending two
weeks with friends in Wilmington and
| Philadelphia.
Miss Mildred Redgrave is being enter
tained this week by Miss Margaret
Huey, of Massey.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Lethetbury have
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Nowland, of Phila-
de)phja, for guests.
Miss Marian Pinder is spending this
! week with her aunt mrs. Margaret j.
Darlington, at Baltimore.
Miss Lena V. Staats was entertained
over the weekend by Mrs. J. j.
Northrup at Delaware City.
Mrs. C. C. Miller and son Bruce and
Mrs. George Hosfeld, of Philadelphia,
spent Thursday with MIR and Mrs. Will
liam Whitlock
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Lee Pennington,
Mr.. John Heldmyer, Jr., and Miss
Vivian DeValinger, of Wilmington,
spent Saturday and Sunday at Reho-
both.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Miller, Of Mahoni
City, Pa, Mrs. James Doyle and son
James and Mrs Thomas Riley, of Ches-
ter, Pa, spent Monday with Mr. and
Mrs. George H. O'Neil on the Levels.
Miss Helen Mcdowell expects to
leave on Monday for Indianapolis, Ind.
where she will visit her brother Mr..
Kendall. Mcdowell who is at fhe Officers
Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Har-
rison.
Mrs. H. S. Newman and children
left last Friday for Washington, D. c.,
where they will make their home IN the
future. Mr.. Newman has been employ
ed in that city for several months.
Mrs. T E. Hurn has returned from a
visit of several weeks with relatives at
Delaware City and Bear. Mrs. Hurn' s
niece, Miss Bertha Hayes, of Bear,
spent day here this week.
Mr.. Alexander FARRELL, who has been
very i'll with typhoid fever, is getting
strong again after his return from the
hospital The Trans. congratulates
him on his final recovery.
Mrs. Sylvia A. Burris' well-known
practice of sending flowers to the sick,
here at home and in the hospitals, has
been receiving during her illness pleas
ing return, in kind friends big and lit
tie remembering her with lovely floral
tributes. She is now recovering and
will soon be quite herself again-news
most gratifying to her many friends
and the community.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
A Successful Demonstration

The demonstrations on Friday and
Saturday last of the La Crosse Happy
Farmer Tractor, on the farm Of Mr..
James B. Tyler, on the Manor, near
town, drew quite large crowd of farm
ers and others to witness its workings.
From our own observations and from the
comments of men-good farmers-it
proved most successful test, doing the
work most thoroughly. Like the
automobile the Tractor for farm work
is bound to come, and that at no very
distant day. Davis Bros. have the
agency and can give any and all infor
matt on desired.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Seed Wheat

Owing to the Importance of the
wheat crop that will be seeded this fall,
farmers are looking with unusual inter-
est for improved varieties of wheat.
Experiments have shown that good,
homegrown seed gives better returns
on the average than seed brought in
from long distance. Changing seed
frequently is not advisable if the variety
grown is pure and is adapted to the
locality.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
The Red Cross

Have sent out apples throughout the
country to housewives and when canning
fruits. vegetables and preserves, they
will make as many as possible for our
soldiers. Only tin cans will be sent
abroad. Red Cross labels will be given
- al, who wish them at w. I. Con-
nellee's store.
MRS, WILLIAM CoNNELLEE, Chairman.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
New Plant At Delaware City

The establishment of large shipbuild-
ing plant at Delaware City is one of the
probabilities of the near future, accord
ing to reports in circulation. Men have
been looking over available sites along
the Delaware river in that section north
of the town and engineers are now max
ing surveys and soundings on the low
lands between the town proper down to-
ward Red Lion creek. Much of this site,
if acquired for shipbulding plant
would have to be filled in.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Steals The Farmers Melt

New Castle county's negro desperado,
who has been terrorizing the farmers
of Blackbird hundred for nearly 10
years, is up to his old tricks again, for
he stole all the meat from the farm Of
Fred Reynolds Wednesday nigh md then
went to thief arm of Charles einhour,
broke into the house and stole 20 rines
and a watch. At the farm Of hes Lind
pincott he stole meat.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, July 29th, 1917.
Brotherhood, Sunday, $50 A. M, led
by Brother w. B. Hates.
Preaching at 1920 by the Pastor.
Sunday School at 11.45 A. M.
Evening service from 7.45 to $50.
Address by the Pastor.
Prayer-meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.45.
Dist. Supt. Rev. W. A. Wise will hold
the Second Quarterly Conference next
Monday evening at o'clock, in the
church parlors.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
See Fogel & Burstan's Economy
Sale" list Of Goods greatly re-
duced!
New Red Cross Members

Below are the names of new Red
Cross members: Miss Mary E. Fox.
Miss Elsie R. Jones, Mrs. Mollie Gibbs,
Miss Elma Deakyne, Mr.. James Money,
Mr.. James FARRELL, Jr., Miss Mary l..
Price, Mrs. George Rhodes, Mr.. j. E.
Walls, Miss Anna Dale Gibbs and Miss
Katherine J. Gibbs.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Soldier Boys Left Wednesday

NIiddletown's first installment of
soldier boys left town Wednesday
morning for Newark where they will
spend few weeks previous to their
departure for the Southern Training
Camp. A large number of our patri-
otic citizens were at the depot to say
goodbye. The number included Del
bert B. Gallagher, Davis Manlove,
Benjamin Denny, Harry Vinyard,
Robert C. Heller, Harry Taylor, Frank
Cohee, Harry Morris, Fred Baker and
Horace Whitlock.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Awarded Contract

At q meeting of the Town Board
Wednesday evening, w. w. Allen &
Son were awarded the contract to do all
the street hauling, sweeping and keep
the crossing clean for the ensuing year.
Their bid of S14O0 was the lowest re-
ceived by the Board.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

lin lf1lS ANU NEAkbI FOlNl,
Plenty of rain.
Destroy the weeds.
Rain bad on wheat.
Good old summer time.
The ice man is on the go.
Huckleberries are plentiful.
Many late potatoes are being planted.
William H. Brown, of Cecilton, has
announced his candidacy for short term
County Commissioner in the Democratic
primaries.
j. Groome Steele, of Chesapeake City,
has purchased new large power boa
from Captain Woodal, of Georgetown,
to use in his freight business.
Miss Alma Whitlock entertained a
number of friends at her home Tuesday
evening in honor of her quests, Miss
Mamie Clendaniel, of Milton and Miss
Gertrude Palmer, of Clayton.
Fogel & Burstan's Store closes in
July and August, Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, 6P M; Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 9 P M; Saturdays. II
P M.
The first of the series of dances which
is to be given by the Pool Orchestra in
the New Century Club House for the
benefit of the Club was held Tuesday
evening. About $1l was realized.
DR.. N L. Beale has been appointed
by Governor Townsend to act as Medi-
cal Examiner for the New Castle County
Board, subject to the call of the local
board. The examinat tions will be made
in Newark
Smyrna Firemen have nearly COM
pleted plans for the biggest carnival
ever held in Smyrna. There will be
new and big features. Plan your plea
sures to be IN Smyrna, August 25, 27,
%, 20, 80, 81, and Sept. 1st.
List of letters remainln unclaimed in
the Post Office week ending July 10Th,
1917: Mrs. Jamie Canaan, Mrs. Gertrude
Johnson, Mrs. Mary Notes, Miss Lizzie
Bushs, Miss Hatty Corney, Mr.. Calvin
Harris, Mr.. C. W. Hollowell, Mr.. War
ner Jackson, Mr.. George w. Mathers
The Transcript congratulates Mr..
Samuel Foard upon his manifestly i'm
proved health. His trip away did him
vast deal of good. and he looks like
another man. 1t is a pleasure to see
| ones ailing friends and acquaintances
recover their health. The Transcript
wishes Mr.. Foard may long enjoy his re-
gained health and vigor.
The Transcript regrets exceedingly
to learn that Mr.. Joseph II. Brown,
cashier of the Odessa Bank. is in poor
health. Mr.. Brown is in many ways,
in business, church and society, one the
most prominent and useful citizens in
| Odessa, and his failure heretofore ac-
lively to participate in these various
spheres would be a great loss to his
community. The Transcript wishes he
may speedily regain his former health.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Reports Of Damaged Wheat

Reports from various parts of Kent
county to the State Board of Agricul-
ture indicate that the wheat crop
recently cut is badly damaged by the
heavy rains of the past two weeks. In
many cases the wheat is sprouting,
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our relatives and
many friends who so kindly assisted us
during the recent illness and death of
my husband and our father.
MRS. EDWARD MANLOvE AND
DAUGHTERS
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
To Deliver Mail in Middletown

Beginning August 1st, according to
information received by Postmaster
James j. English, mail delivery serv-
ice will be inaugurated in this town.
Middletown transcript., 1917-07-28
Notice

will not be responsible for any bills
whatsoever made by my wife or any
one but myself. JAMES STARTT.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
BEEFLESS TUESDAY
NLARGE HOTELS
Many Clubs and Cafes Also
Comply With Hoover's
Suggestions
UNION LEAGUES PLANS

Bee1ess Tuesday Is being observed IN
many Of the leading hotels and clubs in
Philadelphia today.
The Union League not only is observips
the beefiess day but is planning TO ban all
meats on Tuesdays in the near future. ac-
cordng to w. +. Homiller, the supern-
tendent.
The Manufacturers Club has even gone
further and all meats have been omitted
from the menus today. according TO G. w.
l.. Abmeyer the superintendent
Meat, with the exception OF fowl, Is not on
the menu Of the Hotel Adelphia today.
The beeiess Tuesday is simply another
step in line with the suggestions made by
Food Administrator Hoover. The Phalldel-
phia Hotel Association at a meeting last
week discussed the ndvisabilty of declaring
n beefiess Tuesday at every hotel repre-
sented In the membership, but this wide
spread action has not yet been taken.
The bovine is also absent from the menus
at the Walton and the Bellevue-Stratford
today At the Hotel Walton a card read
ing, AT the suggestion of Herbert c
Hoover, United States Food Commissioner
we request our patrons to cooperate with
us in observing beefless Tuesdays" has beer
placed at each table.
I'VE are willing to cooperate with Mr.
Hoover in any manner he desires" said
Bert Crowhurst, assistant manager of the
Hotel Walton, today. III he wants meat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23

less days we will omit meat from our menus
altogether. Should Mr.. Hoover ask us to
serve rye and corn bread in place OF wheat
we will be glad 20 do e."
say that abstinence from beef on the part
OF hotel guests in this city alone will place
an extra thousand cattle at the disposal OF
the people during the remainder OF the
week The figure given, incidentally, is not
authentic.
The beehess Tuesday plan was started
by the Pennsylvania Railroad on lines east
of Pittsburgh and officials OF the road say
that It has met the approval OF patrons.
Just imagine that you cannot obtain
beef this one day. the hotel men urge,
and see how easy It is to do without II.
BY way Of driving the economy plan
homo little stronger. a "meatless" We'd
nesday has been suggested. This means
that ono will have 20 stick to eggs, FISH
cheese vegetables ct al one day In the
week. Mary Of the hotelmen believe that
this also will be welcomed by the guests
and they intend giving tho suggestion a
trial.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
JUST WHAT is WHAT IN
SCARCITY OF COMMODITIES

SUGARNo will be adjusted within six weeks
time with of will limit
their being practd
big hotels obtainabe limited at ga
being limited pounds in most OF
the large stores.
selling and twelve CENTS according quality
bread
maeria Fvecent bad promised through Government aid
has not yet made its
EGGSces Forty quoted
by the American Independent dealers selling
slightly higher.
big this remedied daily.
October Best butter selling
upward, but lower prices be looked for. ..
who nodevey purchases
being
markets No indications o immediate shortage.
COAWh limited embargo
the railroads. impossible fill orders
usual Buy small needs enjoned
fighting the
be looked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
FAST ON THANKSGIVING,
NEW FOOD THRIFT PLAN
Hoover Considers Idea to Make
Day Serve War
Purpose

WASHINGTON. Oct. 23.--Federal Food
Administrator Hoover has under consid-
Grafton plans for setting aside Thanksgiv-
ing Day as a day Of fasting rather than
one Of feasting. While Mr.. Hoover will
not make any statement at this time about
the matter, It is known that It has been
given some attention.
1t is argued by officials OF the food
administration that Thanksgiving Day as
originally planned was devoted to fasting
rather than feasting, and It is pointed out
that with appeals going out to every sec.
ton Of the country for the conservation OF
foodstufrs, It would not be asking the
American people too much to dispense with
the usual Thanksgiving Day dinner and
be satisfied with more modest repast than
ordinarily adorns the table Of the average
person on this day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
WEST PHILADELPHIA
BUTCHER CUTS PRICES
Sirloin Steak at % Cents, Ham
burg at ID, Cash and Carry
Home, His Plan

Slrloin steak Of first grade at twenty-five
cents and lamb roast at twenty cents are
quoted by the woodland Beef Company,
6l47 Woodland avenue, who for three years
have worked n no-credit, no-delivery system
Of meats, TO the marked benefit Of the house
wfe's pocketbook, according to Samuel
Doak manager.
Hamburg steak at fourteen cents, instead
of thirty, is another economy, attributed
by Mr.. Doak to his plan of buying the
hind rather than the fore quarters of beef
Tor this purpose. Stewing lamb at sixteen
cents as against thirty charged elsewhere
leg Of lamb, twenty-five cents in place OF
thirty-nine cents, and veal rump roast six
teen cents IN place of thirty-two cents are
other economies to start housewives inves.
tigating
Paying cash and carrying your own meat
home can do this, Mr.. Doak asserts. "why
not rest the knitting needles long enough
TO make a trip to the butchers each day
In place Of phoning in your order" he sug.
gcsts, land label the amount saved, Lib.
erty Bond fund.-"