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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND GO

Mr.. John S. Crouch spent the week
end with relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. S. NJ. Rosenberg is spending
this week with relatives in New Yorl
City.
| Mrs. j. Wilson Merritt entertained
Miss Mary c. Smith, of Philadelphia
over Sunday.
Mrs. w. T. Connellee has had Miss
Miriam Pitts, of Alvcnia, Va, for 8
guest this week.
] Mrs. Virginia Massey, of Whining.
ton, spent the weekend with her son
MIR. S. E. Massey and wife.
Miss Mary culver. OF Wilmington,
was theguest of her mother Mrs. Johr.
L. Byron Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Curtis Nlillman and two daugh-
ters, of Woodside, were recent guests
OF her mother Mrs. Rosa Weber.
Miss Sarah Grassland, of Wilmington,
spent the week end with her brother
Mr.. Joshua z. Grassland and wife.
Messrs Theodore and Bruce Whit
lock and Ray S. Dickson, of Whining
ton, spent Sunday at their homes here.
Mrs. Addie Crane has returned to her
home at Sparrows Point, Md, after
spending several days with relatives
here
Mrs r. R. Cochran entertained Mrs.
W. A. Shallcross and daughter Miss
Mae, of Trenton, N. j.. part of this
week.
Mrs. NJ. H. Cochran received 4 tele-
gram from her son Mr.. H. Thomas
Cochran Monday morning. saying he is
we'll and enjoying the warm weather
in Havana, Cuba, where he will spend
sometime.
DIR. and Yrs. H. B. Mcdowell enter
tained at dinner last Friday evening,
in honor of Miss Laura Connellee's
marriage to Capt. John Pitts which
took place on Monday afternoon. The
following guests were present: Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Connellee. Miss Miriam
Pitts, of Virginia; Miss Laura Cochran,
of Philadelphia; Mr.. and urs. George
V. Peverly and daughter Miss Char
lotte Peverly
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Recital For New Century Club

The recital given by Miss Frances
Watkins. of Odessa, on Tuesday after
noon. at the home of Mrs. Jesse L. Shep
herd before the members of the New
Century Club and a number of guests,
was very rare treat aud of high artis-
TIC quality. Odessa and community are
to be congratulate to have such an ar
tist in their midst. It was the second
recital that Miss Watkins has favored
the ladies of the club with. She began
the program by playing "The Star
Spangled Banner
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
FARMERS TO GET NITRATE

Notice has been given to r. O. l;aus-
man, Agricultural Agent for New Castle
County. that the u. S. Department Of
Agriculture will sell at cost supply Of
nitrate to farmers in New Castle County
The nitrate was purchased through the
War Industries Board under the author
ity of the Food Control Act As a part OF
the paogrsm for stimulating agricultural
production. Ii will be un!oaded at At
lantic ports and the price will be $57. so
a ton, free on board cars at port of ar
rival. Farmers are to pay in addition
freight from port Of arrival.
HOW TO OBTAIN NITRATE
Applications for part Of the 100. .O0l
tons of nitrate bought by the government
will be received only from actual farm
ers or owners or holders or farms for
use on their land, and may be made
through County Agent X. O. Bausman
or through any member of local COM
nittes consisting of: L. E EIiason, New
Castle Trust Co., New C stle; C. E..
Baume, Delaware City N tional Bank,
Delaware City: Frank Davis, Odessa
Bank, Odessa; E iw 'rd Ladley, Citizens
National Bank, Aiddletown; Warren A.
Singles, Newark Trust & Safe Deposir
Co.. Newark; and George Neill, Sec
urity Trust and Safe Deposit Co., Will
mington. Delaware.
No money will be required with thu
applicatirn but upon notice from the
County Agent, farmers who 81 ;nec
applications must deposit with the Farm
ers' Trust Company Of Newark, Della
ware designated by the Secretary OF
Agriculture to act as the farmers fol
that purpose. money to cover the cost
Of the fertilizer except the ffel hi
charge. After the money is trans
mitted to Washington the nitrate viii
be shipped to the farmers. If appli'
cations for the nitrate exceed the supply
of about 1000 tons the government
will allot the supply on aplo rata basis
among those who apply. Appli
cations must be received by February 4
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
RED CROSS WORK
Interminable folds of gauze

Interminable folds of gauze
For those whom we shall never see,
Remember when your fingers pause,
That every drop of blood to stain
This whiteness falls for you and me.
Part of the price that keeps US free
To serve our own; that keeps US clean
From shame that other women know
O ssviors we have never seen,
Forgive US that We are so slow!
God if that blood should cry in vain,
And we have let our moment 60!
-.Amelia Josephine Burr.
During January Delaware was asket
to make $4,000 surgical dressings. Mid
dIetown started this drive on January
9th and ended January 26th, and in that
time competed 1916 surgical dressings
Our members certainly worked faith.
fully during that time. Some came
every day and all day, with lunch and
without lunch. These are some of the
women behind the men who fight the
Huns. We may expect drive after
drive until the war is over, but some of
our members are not sfraid of work,
and each time we will make just al
good record as the above. Gu,
branch has also sent this week lis knit.
ted articles. The convalescent robes
are coming in each day and we vii
have more of them than we were
asked for. We would like to ha,.
some of our Junior members come anc
cui scraps for hospital pillows. S.
far we have had Helen Foard. Johr
Green, Jr., and John Swain. We hav.
the Smileage books for sale at tn.
Club House. Buy as many as yol
can. This small investment at hom.
will da world. Of good in the camps.
The Club House is open for work
Wednesday, Thursday ano
Friday. from 13O to 5.
HELEN F. BRADY,
Chairman of Surgical Dressings.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
500 Card Party

Benefit of the Middletown New
Century Club. Don't you remember
what "good time" we all had at the
''New Years Eve Gard Party. Well
we are arranging for arother one, to
be on Saturday evening, Feb. 9th, S:15
o'clock in the Club House and ask the
public to come Join US and have a Jolly
good time. Tickets are only rs cents,
There will be dancing for all that care
to trip the light fantastic. Refresh
ments will be served No prizes.
Come,join in the fun and help the Club.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Engaqements Announced

Mr.. and Nrs. Edward A. Hart, Of
Townsend, announce the engagement
of their daughters, Miss Norma A. Hart
to Mr. Ira A. Moore, of Bristol. Pa,
and Miss Karlene Hart to Mr.. James
ii. Carpenter, Jr., of near this town.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
A Correction

The Transcript was in error last week
in announcing that DR.. George Mason.
Jr., would be at the home of J. Wilson
Merritt on Tuesday and Thursday of
each week. The doctor will be here on
Tuesday and Friday of each week.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

In lnl0 ANU NEAkbl fUlN =
Eggs 60 cents dozen.
An old-fashioned winter.
Sleigh bells have been ringing thi.
week.
Miss Elsie R. Jones delightfully."- enter.
lained the U. T. c. Sewing Circle at hel
home Tuesday evening.
DR.. Dorsey w. Lewis has sold the
"Johns Farm" near Sassafras, Md, to
Mrs. Elmer L. Ernest, of Sassafras.
consideration private.
John Heldmyer, Jr., Real Estate
Broker, has bought the James farrell
house in this town, aud Capt. W. G.
Rhein' house in Odessa.
There are many discussions as to
whether this is the most severe winter
on record. We cannot decide the ques-
ton, but we do know this one has been
severe enough for US.
The second fuelless Monday was
strictly observed by all in Middletown
affected by the order. The town had
the appearance Of Sunday upon the
most dreary of winter days.
Pierce Hevelow of Earlville, had a
narrow escape while cunning. In climb
over fence his gun was discharged,
the load passing through the rim of his
hat to the temple. The powder burned
his face.
The ladies of Forest Presbyterian
Church Withhold reception at the home
of Mr.. G. Lindsey Cochran, for benefit
Of the Mite Society. on Friday evening,
February 9Th. A silver offering will be
taken at the door. The public is cordi-
ally invited.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02

Sorry, but freight blockade de-
lays our White Sale goods. Hope
soon to announce thtir coming.
Closing out all Winter Goods at
BIG REDUCTIONS!
FOGEL & BURSTAN
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank all of our friends
who have been so kind and generous to
US since the destruction Of our home and
furniture by fire, on Tuesday morning,
January 18th.
E., r. MARKER AND FAMILY. ,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-02-02
Just in-Children's wash Dress
es--pretty sinsham.- .-many new
styles. FOCEL & BURSTAN

Monday No wheat bread all day,
No meat for breakfast
Tuesday No meat all day,
No wheat bread for supper.
Wednesday No wheat bread all day,
No meat for breakfast.
Thursday No meat all day..
No wheat bread for supper
Friday No meat all day,
No wheat bread for supper.
Saturday No pork all day,
No wheat bread for supper.
Sunday No meat for breakfast,
No wheat bread for supper.
The TRANscRirr9 n. % PrR YtAa
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
COLCHESTER
Home Guard DrilETown's Honor Flag Flying on the Park-Services in Con greeational Church Tomorrow.


 The Home guard held drill Thurs day evening in Grange hall, Lieuten- ant Klein in charge Instructions in Gallery practice was held after the drill, Lieutenant Van Cleve in charge, The officers school was held at 730 in Bakers block
 Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was calling on friends in town Friday.
 Louis E. Baldwin of Middletown was a Colchester visitor Friday.
 pr. J. NJ. Klein was in Norwich Fri day.
 To Resume Church Services.
 Sunday, May 9th, services will be resumed in the Congregational church On account of the scarcity of coal services have been held in the chapel during the winter. F. H. Bartlett of New Haven was a visitor in town Friday. Services will be held in the Episco- pal chapel Sunday afternoon at 3.30 Rev. Sherwood Roosevelt officiating. Frank Kunashefsky and his sister were calling on friends in Norwich 1 Thursday.
 Joseph Soltz of New London was 1T town Thursday and bought a fine lor | of cows mostly Holsteins, from D Glaubinger.
 James Johnson was calling or friends in Willinantic Thursday. Honor Flag Received.
 Thursday the Liberty loan commit tee reported $S0,1oO subscribed. Tn town has received the honor flag which is flying from the fiagpole ol the park.
 | Miss Anna Avery was the guest O friends in Norwich Thursday. Samuel Gellert and Harry Elgar were callers in Norwich Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Eantam.-Bantam did fine work boosting the towns quota beyond the required $150,0 mark.
 LitchfieId.-Several Litchfield people cut their first asparagus of the season on Tuesday, which is decidedly ahead of the average.
 Rocky HiII.-Thirty members of the Hartford Northfeld club met Saturday afternoon at Wangum lodge. the sum- mer home of the Hartford Y M. c. A. in this town. The club is composed oi young women who formerly attended Northfeld seminary.
 Norwalk.-Miss Elizabeth K. Angel lecturer and demonstrator for the Fairfield county farm bureau, who has resided in Norwalk since she became identified with the bureau severa months ago, left Friday for Bridge
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
MYSTIC
5ertees- Spicks Weddine-captain F. W. Taylor of Company D, Resigns Property SaIe-D. A. R. Chapter Members Addressed by Mrs. Charles H. Davis.

Miss Elizabeth Spiclls. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Spiclzs and Walter Bertges of Stonington. were married Tuesday evening by Rev. T. q. Os- borne. pastor of the Union Baptist church. After a short wedding trip they will reside with the brides par ents, in Dennison avenue. Captain Frederick W. Taylor, com manding Company D. Connecticut Home Guard has rendered the resig- nation of his commission to head quarters. Pending it's acceptance Cap tain Walter T. Fish of Company A will as of his own company.
 Buys More Real Estate. William L. Main, one of 1Tystic's .. largest real estate holders has just purchased from Mrs. Eugene Wilcox l the two story tenement house in Dem nison avenue.
 D. A. R. to Work For Red Cross.
 Fanny Ledyard chapter, Daughters | of the American Revolution. held the l May meeting Wednesday afternoon in l Masonic temple. After the usual bus ] iness session an enjoyable pro- gramne was carried out. Miss Emily l Babccck- played 8 pleasing piano solo after which Mrs Charles H. Davis told with dramatic interest the life story 1 of the great French heroine, Joan of Arc. Miss Elizabeth Moseno, cos tuned as Miss Columbia. sang The l Star Spangled Banner The refresh ments committee were Mrs Lizzie NJ Paige, Mrs Emily w. Williams. Mrs Abb:e E. Moves, Mrs. Fannie H Williams. Miss Susan H. Babcock l Mrs. Mary Ira Gray Mrs. Abbie c Matthews and Mrs. Lillian C. Sparks It was voted that the chapter set aside Thursday afternoon for work at | the Red Cross rooms in the Congrega- = l tional parish house.
 Mrs L. E. Kinney and son, Osmond and daughter, Lois. have returned from visit in Willimantic. Will Sing at Congregational Church
 Mrs. James N. Jackson has been en- gagged by the music committee of the 1 Congregational church as soloists, to commence her duties Sunday, May 5th l Mrs. James W. Jackson and cons Walter and Gordon Jackson. have re- turned from months visit in Pat terson, N. J.
 Conferred Degree. | Mystic Rebekah lodge, No. 56, I. O I o. F., met in Odd Fellows lf1ll Friday ,evening when the degree was confer red on a class. Afterwards refresh ments were served.
 Heard and Seen. I Mrs. Jchn G. Wheeler has returned from a two weeks visit in Boston Il Michael Holland and William Green.
 halgh are moving from the Newbury block to the Holmes building The non commissioned officers 0. i Company D, Connecticut Home Guard Emet Friday evening in Mystic Hook &
 Ladder Go. Captain Walter T. Fist
 was temporary commander.
 Mrs. c. I. Beals has returned tt
 Melrose. Mass, after a visit with Mrs A. L. Pitcher.
 ] Mr. and Mrs. Frank ". Batty spen Friday in Boston.
 I Harry Miner and Harry Chapman who went to Camp Upton have beer given carpenter jobs.
 Dexter Rood is spending g few day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
GALES FERRY
Funeral of Mrs. Eliza E. Turner-Red Cross Aceomplishes Much Work During ApriE-Miss Hailoek Gives Food Demonstration.

The funeral of Mrs Eliza Ellen Turner, S1, was held at the II. E.. church, Thursday afternoon at two o'clock The Rev. O. E. Newton was assisted in the service by Rev. James M. Potter Of Hockanum. Rev. MT. Pot ter spoke from the words of St. Paul, T have fought the good f1ght-I have finished the course" Mrs. Turner was the widow of Alonzo Turner and died Tuesday at her home east of the Vil- lage where she had resided upwards of fifty years. Mrs. Turner had been in failing health for some months. She was $; woman of admirable qualities and one of the oldest members of this church. The funeral was largely at tended and there were beautiful flow CTS. The bearers were her two sons, Fred W. Turner of Long Cove. Charles l Turner of Ohio, Curtis Wilcox of Jew ett City, with Winfred Stoddard of Poquonoc, son-in- law.
 Mrs. Turner is survived by five daughters, Mrs Louis Mason Of Nor wich, Mrs. Curtis Wilcox of Jewett City, Mrs. Agnes Latham Of Groton 1 Mrs. Winifred Stoddard- of Poquonnoc and Mrs Myrta Mather, who resided at the home. There are several grand | children.
 Busy During April. There was good attendance at the weekly Red Cross meeting at the home of it's chairman. Mrs. Walter M. Buck lingham, Wednesday afternoon. The work was on slings, bandages, and children's dresses for the refugees Mrs. Buckingllan's report of work done during April by the auxiliary l shows many tailed bandages, 50 tri- angular bandages, 1855 T bandages, S! abdominal bands, comfort pillows 8. For the Belgian and French ref. | ugees complete Iayettes besides Il l pair bootees, bonnets 3, jackets 5. i Fitted 6 comfort kits. Purchased the 1 wool and knitted ? scarfs, 2 helmets. pairs wristlets and donated to the 1 Norwich chapter.
 Food Demonstration.
 Miss Bertha Hallock of Norwich County Home Economics clJIb lead 1 CT, was at the village school Tuesday afternoon and gave a demonstration ir ] making vegetable salad, this particular one being cabbage. Liberty bread wa: 1 or exhibition, made by Miss Mar
 Birch Of the place.
 Move to cottese.
 Carl ". Brown and family of Nor wich have moved to the cottage O Seven Gables at Riverside place fol tell season. Their residence in Nor wich has been rented to paynaste: Daniels of the submarine base.
 | Children of Long Cove perfect in at tendance for April are: Howarr Chase, Richard Chase, Telferin'
 Thilardi, Leslie Ladd and Harry Mas ters.
 The A. c. Risdon cottage in the vii lage was opened last week. Som
 members Of the families are expecte'
 here from New York the present week 1 Prof. Albert s. Bolles of Haverford Penn, has been the guest of his sis
 ters, Mrs. Harriet F. Crandan an,
 Mrs. Harlan Pierce at their home il
 the village the past week. Moves B. Allyn. who has been i'll tn past week is able to walk out Mrs. Lucius Brown of Norwich wa a visitor at the home of her uncle Moves B. Allyn "Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04

town has gone over the top in raising the towns assessment. The chairman of the women's committee is Mrs. Mary Darling and of the mems committee G. H. Morgan.
 Miss Ethel Champlin, Mrs. s. A. Dolbeare. Henry c. Harris and Adel- bert Winchester were in New London the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Dat entertained several friends at their cottage Satur- day.
 H. c. Gardner of Yantic visited Miss Ethel Champlin Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
NEW LONDON AND IFS EX-GOVERNOR
Thomas M Waller StiI Ready to Help Whenever Oppor- tunity Ofer.- More Changes on Police Force In creased Ferry Service Sought While Col Ledyard Goes to Scrap Heap.

] took so much to heart that it really made him sick, and he was off duty for a month. When he reported back for duty he declared that he did not banker to go back to his old line of duty, and an agreeable place was made for him in the department. He was appointed additional desk sergeant, with hours of duty from midnight to 8 in the morning, thereby making the work day of each sergeant at the desk eight hours. Formerly the two ser geants were required to be on duty twelve hours each.
 The change in Sergeant Beebe's tour of duty left a vacancy in the street sergeantcy, and this promotion came unsolicited to Policeman David Nagle. He asked to be excused from that duty on the ground that the work was more than he could do properly, by reason of health conditions, and he asked to be permitted to retain his present job as traffic officer His re- quest was granted. and this gives the general public an idea; of the hard work that has been done for several years by Sergeant Beebe, the oldest man on the force. Policeman Nagle has been on the force II years and he suggested that a younger man be made street sergeant. Frank Howard has been appointed acting street sergeant and the appointment may be made permanent. Any policeman will have to go some to do the work that has been accomplished by old Ben Beebe.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
RICHMOND
Woodland Fire Does Considerable
 Damage-Many Attend Dance.

Mrs. Lillian Tanner is gaining after 8 severe attack of pneumonia.
 Eber J. Sherman is slowly gaining strength.
 Woodland Fire.
 This vicinity was visited by a seri- ous forest fire last Friday. It was discovered on the farm of Marie De- were and rapidly spread to the Wen dell. Phillips and John Kenyon farms. A large crowd was soon on the ground and after while checked the flames. The damage is quite heavy.
 Dance We'll Attended. The dance at the Moore homestead Saturday night was largely attended A number of automobile parties from Providence. Auburn, Exeter and also many teams from nearby places at tended
 Silas Lillibridge from the Soldiers home at Togus. Me, was a recent wis itor here.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04

Acting Police Captain Pinney, with the advice and consent of the mayor and the police committee, turned a good card when satisfactory place was made for Sergt. Benjamin Beebe. one of the best and most faithful men that ever donned a poiicenans uni form in New London. When Lieuten- ant Jeffers was appointed acting cap tain, Sergeant Beebe was made act ing lieutenant, a position that he really believed he deserved by reason of faithful service, position that he aspired to, and never desired to go any farther. When Charles Pinney was appointed captain that sent Lieutenant Jeffers back to his old job, and that meant back to duty as night street sergeant for Benjamin Beebe. This action the veteran police officer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04

At the Federated church, Rev. Win. Gartschore will occupy the pulpit. Morning service with childrens ser mon. Grow in Grace. Adults sermon. Walking With God. followed by com rnunion. Sunday school at noon Jun for Christian Endeavor at D. m. Christian Endeavor at e30 D. m. Eve ming service, subject, Fake Measures.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
GARDNER LAKE
Blacksmith George Day Leaves for camp-Town Goes Over the Top in Loan Subscriptions.

Mrs. o. F. Boynton of Norwich and
 Mrs. Lawrence l. Abel of Bozrah are visiting MT. and Mrs. Norman D.
 Boynton.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. Harvey of New London visited Mir. and Mrs. Loren Rathbun recently. Walter Abel of Bozrah is working for George Champlin. George Day left last Friday for Camp Upton, L. L Mir. Day will be greatly missed by the community. He has conducted blacksmith business
 here for several years. Over the Top. The Liberty bond comnnittee for the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
Special to The Bulletin,

New London, May 3-Gormer Gov
 ernor Thomas M Waller was the mag net that drew the large crowd to the
 soldiers and sailors one night this week and it was he who held the many
 assembled at the rally for Liberty
 loan bonds, arranged for and conduct
 ed by Capt. J. N. Lapointe, leading
 manufacturer, at New London. and an
 enthusiastic home guar1er and patri-
 otic citizen. Mayor Rogers closed his
 remarks by introducing Mr. Waller as New London's Grand Old Man Those
 close to the governor know that he did
 not relish the honorable and we'll intended title bestowed on him. for
 he does not consider himself in the
 old mems class. believing that man 1 is as old as he makes himself. Not long since the governor remarked: When a man comes to you and says you look as young as you did 25 years ago, you know he does not mean it. He's only tickling your vanity and kid ding himself" Although the governor was born 79 years ago, now, without kidding, he is just as vigorous and active as ever, so far as outward ac- tion goes, as was positively demon strated. when he talked to the multi tude from the monument platform at the Lapointe Liberty loan rally. He paced the granite platform with
 measured tread and forcible gesticula-
 tion, driving home the points of his
 speech with that same successful effect
 as in the old days. when he paced and spoke from the old Lawrence hall stage. or on some temporary platform erected for political campaign. He was
 there with the goods. not as the
 Grand Old Man of New London. but
 as the original and only From" Wal Ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04

The union services Of the Second Congregational and Broadway churches will be conducted by the Rev. Joseph II. Se.den, D. D. Com rllnfen service at morning service, with reception of members, and ad- dress on First-hand Knowledge of Christ.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
A Strateqic Retreat.

But old Hindenburg is so handy with explanations that when the Germans remind him he promised to be in Paris on April 1 we suppose he will wink at the Crown Prince and say smartly,. April fool ''-Grand Rapids Press,