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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
They OFFER PRIZES
Three Dairymen Own Very valu-
able Cows
H. A. BATTEN WINS Prize

At the beginning of the Cow Testing
Association year in 1917 the Winterthur
Farm. owned by H. F. dupont, and the
Lynthwaite Farm, managed by Mr.. A.
c. Smedley, agreed to present q high
class pure bred bull calf to the man who
owned the highest producing grade or
pure bred Holstein COW in each of the
Associations. At the same time Della
ware College agreed to give Guernsey
bull calf of equal merit to the man who
owned the highest producing grade or
pure bred Guernsey COW in the three
Associations in the State. The records
from all three Associations have very
recently been completed and it was
found that there were several very ex-
ceptional cows entered in each Associ-
alton.
For the Diamond State Association.
John Mitchell, of Hockessin, owns the
record cow. This COW during the year
produced 1888 pounds of milk and
4461 pounds of butter fat. Mr.. Mitchell
has already received his prize calf from
the Lynthwaite Farm and is very much
pleased with him.
For the Middletown Cow Testing As
sociation, Mr.. H. A. Batten, of Nc
Donough, owns the record cow. This
cow during the year produced 10,O29
pounds of milk and 376 pounds of but
ter fat. Mr.. Batten was presented
with bull calf from the Winterthur
Farm.
Mr.. Frank Dennison has the honor of
owning the highest producing Guernsey
cow entered IN the Cow Testing Asso-
Citations of the State. This cow pro-
duced 7.423 pounds of milk and 346
pounds of butter fat. Mr.. Dennison
has very recently received the bull calf
from the College Farm which is a calf
of very exceptional breeding. This
calf is out of record cow and sired by
Golden Rose May King, a half brother
to the high priced bull recently sold by
the Farm. Although the cows men,
toned are the highest producers in
each herd, yet in each of the herds there
were other cows which had records
little below the records mentioned.
70 encourage dairy interests of the
State, the State Board of Agriculture
has offered prizes for the record cows
in each of the Associations during the
coming year. Prizes of $500 for each
of the cows producing the greatest
quantity of milk and the greatest
quantity of butter fat in each Associ-
alton during the year has been offered.
When the number and quality of the
cows entered in each Association is con-
sidered it is no small honor to secure
one of these rewards.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
Sergeant Landlords Speech

Want of space crowds out our ac-
count of the wonderful meeting held in
front of the old Pennington home on
West Main street on Thursday evening
to boom Liberty Bonds, and the superb
addresses there delivered by Mrs Ridg-
ley, of Dover; cashier Ladley. and Sgt.
Langford from the French trenches.
We will give all this highly interest
ing matter in our next issue. 1t was in
many ways remarkable occasion, and
the horrible stories the speaker told Of
German atrocities he personally saw 80
moved his auditory that they responded
to his stirring appeals to buy Liber.
tv Bond'' in the handsome amount of
about SIC, 600!
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
Parent-Teachers Meeting

At the meeting Of the Parent-Teachers
Association Friday afternoon, the pro-
gram which was furnished by the 4th
grade children, consisted of a duet,
Evelyn Brown and Miss Mckee; reci-
tation, 1T Is Spring." James Thorn
ton; recitation, 1.-The Boy l Love-"
Joseph Beaston; song, ''What Robin
Told" class Of girls; solo, "Dream
Baby" Evelyn Brown; song, "What
Are You Going To Do To Help The
Boys"
Following the business meeting the
ladies' sewed for the Junior Red Cross.
The work for the afternoon made a
splendid showing.
Mrs. Victor Kohl who is in charge of
the nominations for new officers to
serve for the following year asks that
al suggestions for nominations be sent
to her before May 25th.
Miss Lewis room won the pennant
for the largest attendance of mothers.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
Junior Red Cross

Articles that have been made and re-
turned to Wilmington; 48 comfort pill
lows, SO pillow cases, 36 infant dresses.
10 grey petticoats, 40 comfort bags, 2
infants crocheted bonnets.
If you want a real treat go to the
Assembly Room at the High School
between the hours of 8 and every
afternoon and see the classes as they
ply their needle and thread for the
comfort of the Belgian children. The
mothers are lendin their assistance to
guide the little fingers over the difficult
parts Of the garments. Three cheers
for the Juniors. .fSyy
PRUDENCE EwIs,
Chairman Of JUNIOR Cross.
.&NN
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
State Sentinel Has New Owner

The Dover State Sentinel, one of the
Oldest Republican newspapers in K mt
county, has been purchased by James
F. Alice, Jr, son of former United
States Senator J. Frank Alice, who is
leader of the Independent faction of
the Republican party in Kent county.
Mr.. Alice will equip the plant as mod
ern printing establishment, and will
conduct the Sentinel as an Independent
Republican newspaper. For the past
forty four years the Sentinel has been
under the able management of Mr.. E.
B. Louderbough, one of Dover's most
highly esteemed newspaper men. who
has kept the SentinePs standard up to
the highest plane. Mr.. Alice has the
good wishes Of Delaware's newspaper
world in his new venture. !.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
OBITUARY
SAMUEL B. FOABD

Mr.. Samuel B. Foard, one of the
best known and most highly respected
business men of this community died at
the John Hopkins Hospital, in Balti-
more, Tuesday morning about 1.30
o'clock, aged IA years.
Mr.. Foard belonged to one of the
best known and most prominent fami-
lies of the Observation-Disclosures penin-
sula, a son of Richard J. and Susan
Jefferson Foard, and a grandson of
Levi G Foard and Ann Bayard Foard,
the latter living and being buried on
Bohemia Manor. Mr.. Foard was born
on the ''Old Homestead farm on b.
hemia Manor, in 1874, which he's been
in the family since 1890, and is still
owned by member of the family. In
1881 he married Miss Elizabeth RoLert-
son, of Maryland. Samuel H., with his
brother and three sisters, all lived there
until 1877 when he moved to Chester
town, Md, coming to Middletown in
1890, succeeding his brother in the
grain, coal and fertilizer business in
1901, building up large and successful
business. About two years since the
business has been conducted under the
firm name of S. B. Foard & Son. The
end came after short illness from
complication of diseases, and while his
suffering was intense he bore it most
patiently, his devoted and faithful
daughter remaining with him until the
very end He was a member of st.
Anne's Church. He was a sterling
Democrat. Besides his wife he leaves
one son, Julian H., and one daughter,
Miss Susan j.; two brothers, jefferson
B., of this town, and Richard j., of
New York City; three sisters. Mrs.
Franklin Platt, of Wilmington; Miss NJ.
A 1al ,ide Foard, and Mrs L. NJ Bean,
Of Chesapeake City. Md. and many
warm friends to mourn his death. The
remains were brought here on Tuesday
evening and short services were held at
his late residence on Cass street, Fri
day morning, at II o'clock; Rev. Percy
L. Donaghay, officiating. Further SER
vices were held in the St. Augustine
Church, where lnterment took place in
the cemetery.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
WOMEN'S COLLEGE.
Third Liberty Loan Hold. First
Place This Week
W. c. D. FLYING sQUADRONS

Interest in the Third Liberty Loan
holds first place this week at the Wo.
mems College. As result O.. an in
dividual canvass by members of the
War Council a report was made Saturday
that so far the faculty and girls of the
Women's Collegeha bought, in New.
ark and elsewhere $4,000 worth of Lib
erty Loan Bonds in the present drive.
WORK OF w. c. D. FLYING sQUADRONS'
Three days this past week have been
given to work for the Third Liberty
Loan in the High Schools of the State.
At the last minute some of the girls
had to be changed so that the groups
were not as previously published. All
day Monday and Tuesday two squadrons
were out. Dean Robinson's consisted
of Misses Catherine Schunder, Anna
Scott, Alice Roop and Mary Dennison.
The places at which they gave their
twenty minute program were Selby-
vile, Millsboro, Frankford, George
town. Rehoboth, Lewes, Milton. Ellen
dale and Milford. The program con-
sisted Of patriotic songs and speeches
on ''Why we must buy Liberty Bonds, -
college songs and speeches on "Why
you should go to College" A second
squadron under the leadership of Miss
Caudell had for its members Elizabeth
Houston, Elizabeth Jones, Helen Milli-
kin, Mary Wright and Helen Fisher,
Their program was similar and was
carried to Smyrna, Clayton. Dover,
Caesar Rodney, Harrington, Bridge
vile, Seaford and Laurel. This group
added to their itinerary Liberty Loan
Meeting Monday evening, at Greenwood
where they did their bit to help along.
On Tuesday morning third squadron
consisting of Misses Frazer, Bachrach,
Katherine Stevens and Seifert with
Miss Winslow as leader took their mes
sages to Townsend, Middletown and
New Castle The first two SOU adrons
went by train and automobiles. and
were entertained at private homes.
Dean Robinson's group spent night
at the home of Governor Townsend in
Selbyville; Miss Caudell's were enter
tanned by Mrs. Harrington and Mrs.
Jones, of Harrington. Miss Winslow's
squadron were gone but half day, and
Dean Hayward took them over the sixty
miles covered IN his automobile. Every
where the groups found warm wei.
come, responsive listeners and the
members of the High Schools joined
enthusiastically in the singing: It was
delightful episode in the college year.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES

May 5th. The 5th 'Rogation) Sunday
after Easter. s..-.ss..::
Services: 1890, Sermon and Holy
Communion.
11.45. Sunday School Session
73O, Evening Prayer and Address.
THE CALENDAR FOR MAY
May lst. Feast, S. S. Philip and
James.
May 5th. 5th Sunday after Easter
(Rogation >unday.)
May 6-78th. Rogation Days.
May 9th. ASCENSION DAY. (Holy
Thursday.)
May 18th. Sunday after Ascen< ion.
May 10Th. WHITSUNI,AY.
May Goth. Whitsunday Monday.
May 2lst. Whitsunday Tuesday.
May 22-24-25th. Ember Days.
May 26th. Trinity Sunday.
THE PARISH BUYS LIBERTY BONDS
The Cemetery Committee of St.
Anne's Parish, MIR. M. N. Willis,
Chairman; Mr.. J. G. Bragdon, Treas
urer, have invested the sum of five
hundred dollars in the Third. Issue of
Liberty Bonds. This fund has been in
bank at interest and accumulates from
year to year from the proceeds Of the
offerings at the Anniversary services
at old st. Anne's Church.
The Committee in charge to arrange
for Speakers for the 2l3th, Anniver-
sary Services at OLD St. Anne's
Church which will be held this year on
the third Sunday in June Q6,) takes
great pleasure in announcing that the
Rt. Rev. F. J. Kinsman, u. D.. Bishop
of the Diocese will preach at the morn
ing service at 1890, assisted by the
Rector of the Parish, and that the Hon:
Edward C. Stokes, Ex-Governor Of
New Jersey, will make the address at
the afternoon service. which will be
held at two o'clock. Everybody cord
tally invited to attend these services
bear the date in mind.
Please remember the date for. the
Offering for the Parish Coal Fund, is
Sunday. May 18th.
The Annual Convention of the Diocese
of Delaware, meets in St. Peters
Church. Smyrna. DEL. on Wednesday,
May 18th. at 10. 80 A. M.
SERVICE AT OLD ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH
The annual service of Old st Angus
tine Church, on the Manor, will be held
this year on Trinity Sunday, May Goth,
at $50 o'clock. The public cordially
invited. The service will consist Of
Evening Prayer, with popular hymns
IA several ohort addresses.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
B. & B. CIRCUS COMING

There is to be a real circus day this
year-a Barnum & Bailey circus day
Advance guards of the Greatest Show
on Earth announce that this season s
route carries it close enough to be visit
ed by everybody in this vicinity. Thir-
ty acres of tents will be set. and the
big show will be exhibited in Whining
ton on May 13.
A wonderful new program is promised.
and it is claimed that this season the
monster entertainment has more and
better things to show than ever before.
Starting with a magnificent pageant
entitled. "Aladdin and His Wonderful
Lamp" the circus will occupy three
hours or more with events in air, on
platform, and rings. and in the huge
hippodrome surrounding. Not one
moment will be lost in all of the spaces
of the vast enclosure.
The opening feature is the first at
tempt at Chinese pageantry in the his
tory Of American circuses, and it has
been described as the most gorgeous
presentation ever attempted. The
story of the genie slave of the magic
lamp is too well known to need descrir-
tion here. However. it may be we'll
to call attention to the possibilities for
display in coloring and magnificent
settings in the Chinese locale, and to
the fact that Barnum & Bailey have
spent 81, ,OOO, 900 to reproduce all of its
glorious possibilities.
The circus program, which follows
the pageant, is made up almost entirely
of mares and acts new to the American
public, the cream Of all continental cir
cuses having rushed to the big shows
European agents for booking on account
of the closing of most of the big foreign
circuses. There is complete Chinese
circus, replete with thrilling aerial and
acrobatic teats; the famous Hanneford
family, champion riders of Europe, will
display their wonderful skill; Signor
Bagonghi, the dwarf bareback rider.
described as the equestrian come Of
the century. will thrill and convulse
with laughter; Pallenberg's wonderful
bears will ride on high bicycles. skate
and perform on the trareze; there will
be more clowns than ever before. and
in the menagerie will be seen many new
specimens of wild and untamed animals.
There are a dozen OF new baby animals
in the great zoo.
There will be more than one hundred
acts, and to name and describe them
would occupy too much space.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

| "A Clrk future d0cAO Tor coal.
J Plowshares becoming active.
School vacation drawing near.
Begin your vacation saving early.
Time tor fitting in the fly screens.
1t takes soft weather to make soft
crabs.
Clean up the premises before hot
weather comes.
Plant, plant, plant, while the boys
are marching.
May 18th, the second sunday in May,
is Mothers Day.
He who can own Liberty Bond and
| won't t is Stacker.
Mrs. A. K. Hopkins entertained the
U. I. C. Sewing Circle at her home
Wednesday evening.
If we could see ourselves as others
see US what a disagreeable old world
this would be for us to live in
Things seem to be running just as
smoothly as ever. despite the fact that
everybody is one hour ahead of the
game.
There is no excuse now for slackers
of any kind, for those who cannot
otherwise do their bit can always work
in their thrift gardens.
List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Post Office for week ending
April 9th, 1918: Mrs. Anie Cohens,
Mrs. Redbank. John Il. I'arvis.
John Heldmyer, Jr. Real Estate
Broker. has sold his property. known
as the "Rhein property" in Odessa, to
John Perry Vandergrift, of Port Penn.
Consideration, private
Well, if you have any idea of start
ing backyard garden, now is the time
to begin work on the ground. The
sooner you get the ground ready and
plart, the better will be your returns
For the purpose of augmenting agri-
cultural production it is the intention of
the War Department to grant furloughs
to enlisted men to enable them to en-
gage in farming during the present sea-
son.
Its peculiar that we only eat oysters
in months which have an ''r," and in
the months which have no ''r's" we eat
berries, which have two "r's," and we
should only drink whiskey in months
which have "w'
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04

Elizabeth, aged a years, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Moorehead, of
this town, was burned about thesface
and neck, and on her right arm, early
Wednesday morning while her parents
were temporarily absent from the home.
It is supposed the child was playing with
matches, and her plight was not discov-
cred until the mother, who was at
neighbor's home, heard her screaming
for help. The child is in dangerous
condition.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
FOREST CHURCH NOTES
Sunday, May 5th. 1918.
1890 A. M. Public worship with SER

1890 A. M. Public worship with SER
non.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
The regular monthly collection for the
cause of missions will be taken.
GASP. M. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: christian Duty and
Privilege; Conduct in the Home and
School," Eph. 6:1-9; Mark SIG. Con-
secration meeting.
7.3O P. N. Evening service with SER
mon.
Wednesday evening, Prayer-meeting.
Mrs. Lena Pleasanton Redgrave de-
sires to meet every member of the
choir on Saturday evening in the
church.
The final church musical reception Of
this season was held on Monday eve-
ming, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Edward Lewis, and it was grand sue
cess, in the attendance, the program,
and the refreshments; and every one
departed with the memory of having
had MOST delightful evening.
The unveiling and dedication of the
historical tablet IN the First Presby-
terian Church of Philadelphia, on Mon
day last, was notable event. The tab
let commentaries the 2OOth anniver-
sary of the organization Of the Presby-
terian Church in the American colonies,
and prominent Presbyterian ministers
and representatives of Colonial churches
in that city and New England partlci-
pated. President Wilson, who is a
Presbyterian elder, expressed his re-
gret at his inability to b present, but
he sent Major General Hugh Scott to
represent the Government. General
Scott is a grandson of the Rev. DIR.
Charles Hodge, an eminent Presby.
terian theologian, and is also descend
ant of Benjamin Franklin.
"We are on the threshold of terri
BILE crisis" General Scott said. "We
are studying the casualty lists With fear
and trembling. ! have two sons in
France. and daughter who is close to
the lines. One of my sons, when l
last heard from him, was in hospital
with pneumonia.
II cannot believe that the Presbyter-
ians Of today will have less spirit than
their forefathers. i believe that our
Presbyterian men and women will have
the fortitude to see this thing through.
l believe they will continue to fight un-
til their own liberty and the liberty of
the world is secure"
Praise Of the gallant young men who
are going across the seas to sacrifice
their lives for liberty was the keynote
of an address by DR.. John Giier Hib-
ben, president of Princeton University.
1--WE are fighting today for the faith
of our fathers" Doctor Hibben said
1T is a war. not only between right
eousness and unrighteousness, but of
decency against indecency. The trag-
edy of it all is that these; noble boys
are going forth to risk their lives for
the cause, while we older ones must re-
main at home. The young men of the
nation must bear the burden and fight
the fight"
Let all, who have not yet subscribed
to the Liberty Loan, do so this week.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04

Do you know there is no excuse what
ever for loyal Americans to dodge buy
ing bond? Why not? Because less
than 15c day will secure $50 one for
you on the 'tone dollar q week INSTALL
ment plan. EVERYBODY, no matter what
his or her circumstances are, can afford
to sacrifice 15c day for his country.
One ice cream soda-one movie less
will do it. Do your bit and buy bond.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
The Liberty Loan Drive

The Woman's Liberty Loan Commit
tee reports for week ending April 3Oth,
subscriptions as follows: Middletown,
$68, 800; Odessa, $21, $50; Port Penn.
$6,s5O; Rural, $23, 500. Rural New
Castle County (not including Brandy
wine and Christiana hundreds) $124. $50.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
Mill Lane School

The following pupils Of Mill Lane
School have received an average Of 80
per cent for this month: 9th grade
Irene Stevens; 5th grade-Merrit Dilin-
ger, Bennie Dilinger; 4th grade-Mar-
garet Shallcross, william Taylor, Err
win Spicer; "a grade-Valtor Spieer.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND co

Dee ana AnOW
THOSE THAT COME AND , GO
Miss Mary E. White is visiting friends
in Wilmington.
Mrs. Elijah Mears and son, of Dover,
81 ent Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dickinson.
Mrs. A. Fogel was Philadelphia Wis
itor part of this week.
Mrs. }. z. Grassland was Whining
ton visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Alice Peterson spent part Of
this week in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. J. B. Messick is spending two
weeks at Atlantic City, N. J.
Miss Alma Whitlock is entertaining
Miss Mary Long, of Trainer, Pa.
Miss Mary Hutchin is spending the
weekend at Washington, D. e.
Mrs. Frank N. Richards is the guest
of her husband at Washington, D. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. C. Griffith, Of Phil
delphia, are visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. H.. S Newman, of Washington.
D. c., was brief visitor in town last
week.
Mrs. G. B. Pearson spent Saturday
and Sunday with DIR. Pearson at Elk
ton. Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Lesser were
Sunday guests of relatives in German
town, Pa.
Miss Alice Jolls of this town, spent
Saturday with Miss Ruth Lorenz, Of
New Castle.
Mrs. N. L. Beale has returned to her
home here. after visit with friends in
Newark.
Miss Charlotte Peverley is the guest
Of Mrs. John L Pitts, at st. Peters
burg, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore v. Whitlock,
of Wilmington, were Sunday guests of
relatives in town.
Messrs. Bruce Whitlock, Ray Dick
son and George Swain spent Sunday at
their homes here.
Hr. and Mrs. w. S. P. Combs and
two sons were recent guests of rela-
tives at Georgetown.
Mrs. S. J. Brockscn has had her
niece Miss Marie Choste, of Philadel-
phia for recent guest.
Miss Bernice Metten, of Wilmington.
was recent guest of her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Alexander Metten.
Mr.. anc Mrs. Norman P. Crouch, of
Wilmington, were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mis-. Joseph C. Jolls. .
Mr.. and Mrs John Doess and son John,
of Philadelphia. spent Sunday with her
sister Mrs. A. J. Pennewill.
Miss Leah Berkman has returned to
her home after spending two months
with friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mae Moore has accepted q posi-
ton in Wilmington and entered upon
her new duties on Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Massey and
children, of Wilmington, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Massey.
Messrs. Millard Petticord and Henry
Davis. of Wilmington, spent Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Wilson.
Miss Madeline Pennington entertained
over Sunday Miss Esther Wilson, of
Georgetown, Md, and Mr.. Richard
Cole, of Dover.
Mrs. Allen E. Evans and little son. of
Trainer, Pa, are spending two weeks
with her parents, Air. and Mrs. Theo-
dore V. Whitlock.
Mrs. Albert Saunders and little son,
of Wilmington. have returned to their
home after spending several weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Buehm.
Mrs. Richard Cochran and daughter
Miss Patton Cochran, have returned
after a visit with relatives at East
Orange and Trenton. N. j., and New
York Citv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-04

Through the columns Of The Tran-.-
script we desire to extend our sinesre
thanks to our friends and neiehboes
who were 20 kind to usduting ther snt
death and burial Of our littis "a, 81 k IS
Roydsn. r. 1as
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