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Middletown transcript., 1918-12-21
NO CHRISTMAS TURKEY

Due to the difficulties of distribution
and the length of time required to have
special food sent to France for Christ
mas dinners, no turkey, cranberries,
nor mince pies will be served at holiday
dinners to the men of the American Ex-
peditionary Forces. A similar decision
was reached for Thanksgiving. Figures
which have been compiled by the Sub
sistence Division, illustrating the army's
grocery bill for characteristic week,
show that S26. 1871, ,227 worth of food
was purchased. Jubilee turkey dinners
will be given to all troops in the United
States. Contracts for 5000, 600 pounds
of candy for the expeditionary forces
were made last week by the Subsist-
ence Division. This purchase is to sup
ply each soldier overseas with half
pound every ten days as part of the
regular ration. A part of the shipment
is to be rushed so that the candy will
arrive in time for the Christmas festlv-
ities 1t was also stated that 565, 900
gallons of pickles were recently pur-
chased for the overseas forces. Fig
uring on basis of 200 rations to the
gallon, this quantity will supply 2.OOO,-
600 men for several months.
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TOWNSEND

Mrs. Foster Deford spent Sunday in
Smyrna.
Mrs. Edward Reynolds and daughter
Marion visited Philadelphia the past
week.
We are glad to report that Rev. L.
E. Barrett's condition is very much i'm
proved.
Messrs. J. Houston and Aris Stokley,
of Wilmington. visited town friends
Tuesday.
Frank Bramble, of Wilmington, spent
the weekend with his father William
Bramble.
Miss Ethelwyn Maloney has returned
home from pleasant visit with Sauls-
bury relatives.
Rev. C. Collins, of Smyrna, will
preach in the M. E. Church Sunday
morning at 1870.
Mrs. George NJ. y. Hart is spending
sometime with her son Harry Hart and
family in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Richardson and daughter Mrs.
Ruth Harris and Barbara Harris are
visiting relatives in Chester.
John Geary and wife, ofAtIantic City.
have returned home after a ten days
stay with Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Money
near town.
Mrs. Gilbert Hayden and six children
who have been i'll of the influenza are
all improving. Mrs. w. H. Reynolds
and son Junior are also improving.
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BETHESDA CHURCH NOTES
rd.v nocoroh.r o0d 1919

Sunday. December 22d. 1918.
$50 A. NJ. Brotherhood devotional
meeting. Leader, Bro. William Hates.
1890 "A. N. Morning worship. Christ
mas service. Christians sermon by the
pastor. DR.. Northrup will speak on
'Glad Tidings Of Great JOY" Special
Christmas music by the choir, Charles
Stewart, chorister. In addition to the
Christmas singing by the congregation,
the choir will render, "Tis Christmas
Time," and ''Chimes of Christmas
Morning."
200 P. M. Sunday School. Parents,
your children should be in Sunday
School,. And you too if possible.
7.30 P. NJ. Evening worship with
sermon by the pastor on the subject,
''The Kings Glorious Highway" The
choir will sing at this service. "Come
Ye From Courts Of the Blest." and
"Song of Christ
6to7 A. NJ, Wednesday, Dec 25th.
Early Christmas morning service in
charge of the pastor. This is one of
the best services of the year. 1t is for
the young and the old. Don't miss it.
A number of our young people have
formed Christn.a as choir and will meet
at the church at A. M. and sing
christmas Carols in front of the
homes of the sick and shut ins. They
will return and sing in front Of our
church before the early service Then
all will join In service of praise and
worship to Jesus who brings Good News
and Great Joy to the world.
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TRIBUTE TO HlLDA e. WILKIE

Friends of Miss Hilda C. Wilkie,
daughter of the Rev. VIM. J. Wilkie,
Rector of st. Anpe's Parish, from 1894
to 19O5) and who was buried in St.
Anne's Cemetery on November 10th
will be especially interested in the
tribute which follows. Moreover, to
those who were so fortunate as to hear
Miss Wilkie when she little more than
a year ago addressed the members of
the New Century Club will remember
her dignified presentation of her SUBJ
ject and recall how she threw her whole
being into her work. With rare know
ledge of her subject she was quick to
see and prompt to act, extremely modest
withal, yet possessing charity and
friendliness that invited acquaintance
and gave strength to all within reach.
The following tribute to Miss Hilda c.
Wilkie which appeared in the November
issue of the Child Labor Bulletin.
members of the National Child
Labor Committee will regret to learn of
the sudden death on Sunday morning,
November 18th, of Miss Hilda Wilkie,
our Assistant Membership Secretary.
Miss Wilkie had been on the staff of
the committee since 1918, devoted,
earnest worker to whom We owe the
awakening of interest in many now in
our membership. A graduate of Vassar.
she was pan ticularly happy in her ap-
proach to college women, and at the
time of her death was working out
details for general enlistment of
College graduates in a work so fund
amental to an educated democracy.
Miss Wilkie was at her desk on Thurs
day morning hard at work. and on Sum
day we were shocked to learn of her
sudden death. A young woman of re-
finement, culture and earnest purpose.
she devoted her life to the well-being of
others with rare grace and modesty
We desire through these columns to ex-
tend to the stricken family that kind of
sympathy best expressed in added de-
votion to the cause which so fully en-
listed her affections and energies
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In Memoriam

In loving remem )rance Of Edith Rus
sell Webb. who departed this life De-
cember 18th, 1917.
When she breathed her last farewell.
The stroke meant more than tongue can
tell,
This world seemed quite another place
With the smile Of her dear face.
One year has passed, our hearts are
sore,
AS time flies on, we'll miss her m ore,
She sleeps, we leave her in peace to
rest,
The par ting was painful, but God know
eth best
HUSBAND AND FAMILY.
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ODESSA

Miss Frances Davis has accepted a
position in Wilmington.
MIR. Edward Rose, of Chester, visited
friends in town last week.
Mr.. Frank Tucker, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with relatives here
Mrs. Willard Spicer and children are
spending this week in Wilmington.
Wilbert Ward, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ward.
Miss Davidson. of Chesapeake City,
was the guest of Miss S Davidson this
| week.
Christmas service will be held in St.
Paul's NJ. E. Church on Christmas morn
ing at A. NJ.
Miss Okla Wallace, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Wallace.
Mr.. George Kielkopf is spending
sometime in Philadelphia with his
mother who is very i'll.
Miss Geneva Ward. of Philadelphia,
is spending so onetime with her parents
SIR. and Mrs. Harry Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Heller attended
the funeral of their niece little Ora ,e
Van Hekle near State Road last week.
Epworth League on Sunday evening
at Gas. Topic, "Peace on Earth, -
Christmas. Leader. Miss Alice NJ.
Brown. Everybody welcome.
The remains of Mrs. Peachy widow of
the late Samuel Peachy, of Pennsgrove,
N. j.. were brought to Odessa on Wed
nesday. Interment in st. Paul's NJ. E.
Cemetery.
At Drawers Presbyterian Church
next Sunday morning at 1890 o'clock,
Christmas sermon by the pastor, Rev.
E. A. McLaury. The c. E. prayer
meeting at night at 80 o'clock. follow
ed by the evening service. Christmas
music and cordial welcome to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shelter of near
town gave party last Friday evening
in honor of Mr.. Albert Franks of Phila-
delphia Piano solos were rendered and
games induIged in. After late hour
refreshments of ice cream. cake and
fruit were served. All present express
ed themselves as having a delightful
time. Those present were: Misses Edna
Woodkeeper, Vida kemmie, Evelyn
Crouch. Clara Douglass, WiIhelmina
Turner, Emma West, Esther Baker;
Messrs. Earl and Jack Frances, of
Taylor's Bridge, Charles Dukes, Leo
Hickey, John Ennis, William Ennis,
William Roemer, William Shetzler.
Harry West. Joseph Shetzler, Mrs.
George Kielkopf, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Shetzler.
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FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND CO

THOSE THAT COME AND GO
Mrs. A. Fogel spent Monday in Phil
alelphia.
/ Mrs. Corbit Vinyard spent Tuesday
in Wilmington.
Miss Florence Pennewill spent Tues
day in Wilmington.
Miss Ruby Whitlock was in Philadel-
phia one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Manlove were
Wilmington visitors Tuesday.
Misses Esther and Virginia Williams
spent Thursday in Wilmington.
Misses Helen and Addie Dugan were
Wilmington visitors Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Walls and son
Everett, spent Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Mr.. John S. Crouch, of Wilmington,
called on his many friends here on
Thursday.
Mrs. J. w. Merritt has been enter
tanning Miss Betty Goldey. of New
York City.
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Lockwood is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Theodore Whitlock,
in Wilmington.
Mrs. G. B. Pearson spent the week.
end with her husband, DR.. G. B. Pear.
son at Elkton, Md
Miss Mary Hutchin entertained Pri-
vate James A. Haight, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M. Richards, of
New York City, spent the week. end
with their parents here.
Mr.. Philip Vinyard. of Wilmington,
was the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Vinyard. on Sunday.
Mrs. G. Norman Gill, of Philadelphia,
is being entertained over the weekend
by Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Gill.
Corporal J Carson Segelken, of
Edgewood, Md, spent Sunday with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs H. S. Sege'ken.
Mrs. Curtis F. Millman and daughter
Dorothy, of Woodside, and Miss Viola
Weber were in Wilmington on Thurs
day.
DIR. and Mrs. H. B. Mcdowell attend
ed the annual meeting of the State
Grange which was held at Dover last
week.
Mrs. John B. Cleaver and little
daughter Helen. have returned home
after short visit with friends in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. George W. Lockwood has for
her guests Lieut.. and Mrs. James 4.
Lockwood and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry NJ.
Lockwood. of Washington, D. c.
The Transcript IS glad to be able to
inform the numerous friends of Miss
Charlotte Peverley, who has been cfk
ically i'll for several weeks at the Della
ware Hospital, Wilmington, that she
has recovered sufficiently to return to
her home.
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Davis Kirk Wedding

Mr.. Roger A. Davis, of No. 9O4 Jack
son street, Wilmington, and Miss Han
nah B. Kirk. only daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. V. Kirk, of this town, were
quietly married at nine O'Clock last Sat-
urday morning by Rev. Van P. North
rup at the M. f. Parsonage. The couple
were attended by Miss Edith Mccoy, of
Cecilton, Md, and Miss Mary Beaston,
of this town.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a suit of silver tone brown, with gloves
and shoes to match and black picture
hat. Her bouquet was white carnations
and asparagus fern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis left on the train
arriving here at 9.26 for a short we'd
ding trip to New York c, y. Niagara
Falls and other points of interest ard
on their return will reside Temporarily
with the BRIDE par.s,s.
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SAVE HALF YOUR COAL!

Coal $1,000 a ton That's almost
burning money, isn't it? Therefore,
with everything else up in price about
rs or 100 per cent, you would think
every housekeeper would be glad, no,
delighted, to have weeks free trial of
q simple fuel-saving device guaranteed
to save ONE HALF Of her coal, and
get more heat besides
Well, this seeming impossibility is
accomplished by very simple device
made by the Preheated Air Co., of
Philadelphia, called the "Savir Lid.
many thousands of which are in use. 1t
has been endorsed not only by multi
tudes of delighted housekeepers, but
also by scientists and professional men.
Over a year ago over 80 were
sold here by the New Century Club. A
few are still unsold. and the Scribe for
the joint benefit of the Red Cross and
the Club, is selling them. He not only
knows that the operation Of the "Savir
Lid" is based on thoroughly scientific
heat principles, but, what is to many
persons thinking better still, has seen
it in actual successful use for l8
months. and 80 with Mrs. Spicer's per-
mission is selling those left with her.
Each lid weighs five pounds, and the
Scribe does not wonder the ladies got
tired Juggling them around.
Out of the whole number sold in Mid
dletown there has been but one failure,
and that due to improper use of the lid,
as the Scribe discovered by little ques-
tioning. The party IS to try again with
the Scribe's help, and will surely sue
ceed at last. One other seeming failure
was in fact proof of the lids great
efficienc". A very estimable lady in
town thought because the lid made so
much heat that it must be burning more
coal instead of less The reason was
that this wonderful little device was
burning the unconsumed gases that
usually fly up the stovepipe.
1t is not generally known that four
fifths of coal is gas, that is that out of
five shovelfuls, four are gas which in
the old way of using coal, mostly went
up the flue and was lost. Stoves and
chimneys differ and these and other
factors sometimes cause little trouble
at first; but a very little experimenting
soon shows how these difficulties can be
quite overcome and the lid made in
every case a complete success.
Were one of our coal dealers to ad-
vertise ''$12.OO coal for Sc. 90, :or one
week." what mob of eager buyers,
with carts, wagons, wheelbarrows.
baskets and what not besides, would
besiege the place to get the precious
fuel for half price But this "Savir
Lid" brings $l2.OO coal down to $6. 90,
and weeks free trial will prove it.
Therefore, for your own sake and
sweet Charity's as well. try one. Bat
act at once as the limited supply will
not last long.
4 CcRTRC
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Forest Church Note.
Sunday, December 22d, 1918.

Sunday, December 22d. 1918.
Christmas Sunday!
1890 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon. THE Desire of Nations"
11.45 A. NJ. Sunday School session.
2.3O P. NJ. Armstrong Chapel Sum
day School.
6.45.P p. M. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: ''Peace on Earth Luke
2:8.14. christmas meeting).
73O P. M. Evening service with SER
mon. Last of all He sent unto them
His Son." Special Christmas hymns
will be sung, and the choir will render
special Christmas anthems.
Wednesday evening, Prayer Meeting.
Everyone cordially invited to attend
all the above services.
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Miss Jeanette Elizabeth Voshell. the
only daughter of Mrs. Cove S. Voshell,
of Delaware City and Mr.. Jesse w.
Green. Jr., of Wilmington, formerl:: of
Kenton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse w.
Green, ST., of Kenton, were married
last Thursday evening, December 18th,
ct ten o'clock at the st. Georges N. E.
parsonage by Rev. Ivanhoe Willis. The
bride was attired in taupe colored suit
And carried brides roses. After a short
trip % Washington, D. c.. Mr.. and Mrs.
Green will be at home in Wilmington, at
9a2 Lombard street, where they will re-
ride.
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DOING GOOD WORK
Reports From The Teams on Roll
Call Very Encouraging
WATKINS co. ENROLLED IS

Reports from The Teams on the
Christmas Roll Call are very encour-
aging.
Watkins Packing Co. have enrolled
their entire force of IS employees.
Wish we had more companies in
Odessa.
We hear through the Red Cross clip
pings of a new disease in some parts of
the United States if it comes your way
apply to the Red Cross Rooms on High
st. and you will find a sure cure; pre-
ventive is better than cure, so come
to the rooms b fore it strikes you.
I'm THRU -ENZA"
We are indebted to A. R. c. Rays,
Division bulletin of the Mountain Di-
vision for the name of a new disease.
''I'm Thru-enza," it is called, and its
symptoms and remedy are described as
follows:-
With the cessation of hostilities the
Red Cross is called upon to combat a
new epidemic. originating this time with
in its own ranks. The aff1ication is
known as ''I'm-thru-enza.
The initial symptom is a sense Of
lassitude-a feeling Of "What's the use?
It's all over. Why should work 2"
Steps are being taken to isolate the
germ-also those who are carrying it.
The epidemic is not widespread; never
theless an effort is being made to stem
its advance.
''Cold feet" is marked symptom.
Another indication of the presence of
the germ is forgetfulness (that the boys
are still over there).
The victim. as a rule. cannot concen-
trate the mind ION knitting).
The sight becomes impaired (can't see
to sew.
The ears become affected (can't hear
the appeals of hundreds of thousands of
refugees who must be clothed, fed and
housed).
Heart doesn't beat as it used to, and
in advanced stage that organ apparently
turns to stone.
A vaccine consisting of equal parts
of tincture of I-won' n't-quit and Red
Cross spirits, dash of patriotism I'd
peck of pep is effective.
At the moment of going to press ''I'm
Thru-enza" has rot been located in the
Pennsylvania Delaware Division. nor
are we in the least apprehensive even
of sporadic outbreak of the disease,
much less an epidemic.
However, no community is immune,
and on the chance that a few isolated
cases of 'I'm Thru-enza may crop out
in this Division. we ventured to suggest
frst-aid treatment. Refugee garments
are sorely needed abroad, and all the
sweaters and socks we can get overseas
by January 1st. will be gladly welcomed
by our soldiers. The germ of '1'm
Thru-enza'' can fine no Judgement in
hands and fingers kept busy fashioning
these needed garments and knitted ar
ticles.
Other hands not busy in this manner
can find plenty to do in connection with
the signing of the Christmas Roll Call.
As for feet-they don't get cold in
this Division
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ALANORA PRICE CRALLE

Mrs. Alanora Price Cralle. wife of
Jonn L. Cralle. of McDonough, died at
her home on Thursday, afternoon at 2
o'clock after an illness of several
months. Paralyis was the cause of her
death. Deceased was in her 68th year
and leaves = husband, one brother Mr..
Albeit Price. q this town and one
sister Mn Elfsnbsth Price. who resided
with hes sister q upnsn her death.
- Funeral Serviee 6iN be held at her
late homs snssy fnoon A. l o'clock
and interment will be made in Drawers
Middletown transcript., 1918-12-21
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
Special Services Arranged For
Christmas Day
BABIES HOSPITAL OFFERING

EPISCOPAL
Sunday. December 22d. The 4th Sum-
day in Advent.
Services: 1920, Morning Prayer
and Sermon.
11.45, Sunday School session.
7.3O, Evening Prayer and Address.
SERVICES CHRISTMAS DAY
The services ON Christmas Day will
be: Celebration of the Holy Communion
at 8 o'clock; second service, morning
prayer, sermon and Holy Communion
at 1890.
The offering on Christmas Day is for
the church Pension Fund.
THE CHRISTMAS COMMUNION
The attendance at the Christmas SER
vices is usually fair, that is, about one
fourth Of our communicate list. What
about the other three-fourths Will
not those who have wanted to come
make special effort this year and do
so? 1t is inconceivablc that any chris
tlan, believing in the Incarnation of our.
Blessed Lord, which we celebrate at
Christmas, should neglect the oppor-
tunity of sacramental union thus pro-
vided for every individual SOUL OF
what benefit to US is the union Of the
Divine and human in the Incarnation,
unless our individual human nature is
united to our Lord sacramentally If
we allow our family or social celebra-
ton of this great event to crowd out it's
spiritual signficanc, and observance,
we have robbed it of all meaning and
ourselves of the blessings intended.
There can be no real Christmas apart
from Christ. Worship and communion
should be the key-notes of our Christ
mas Festival. Feasting and the ex-
change of gifts are meaningless, if we
neglect the spiritual realities.
THE CHILDREN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The children's Christmas treat will be
held on the evening of St. Johns,
Evange!ist's Day. Friday. December
9th. in the church at 7.30 There will
be recitations, carols will be sung with
the usual heartiness, and the beautiful
ly electrically Lighted "Christmas tree,"
will not fail to fill the chillren's hearts
with joy. The public is cordially in
vited. We had hearty service last
year and we hope it will he no less sue
cessfu' this year.
BABIES HOSPITAL AND DAY NURSERY
This week we sent ten dollars, being
a Thanksgiving Day offering from two
communlcants, for the Babies Hospital
an1 Day Nursery. If there are any
others who wish to remember this
worthy Institution, We shall be glad to
forward their contribution. 1t Is en-
couraging to note that both offerings,
despite the times. when there are de-
mands for so many objects. make the
amount sent so far, almost total that
of last year.
Will those kind friends who supply
the greens for decorating the church
at Chrlstmastide- please send them to
the church on Monday, December 23d
in order that the chancel committee
will have ample time for decorating.
Christmas Day. Unto you is born
this day, in the city of David,
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" st.
Luke II:ll.
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OBITUARY
ELMER COATES EGEE

Elmer Coates Egee died at hi, home
in St. Georges after lingering illness
on Thursday December 18th, aged Y
years.
The funeral services were held at his
late home Monday afternoon, December
10th, and interment was made in St.
Georges cemetery.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS
Pumpkin pies.
Frosty mornings.
Cold weather again.
Cunning season nearly over.
Everybody shopping for Christmas.
Our stores are taking on their holiday

attire.
Holly and mistietoe plentiful thi
win :er.
President Wilson has arrived i,
France.
John Heldmyer. Jr.. has purchased
the farm of Charles T. Deakyne, on tht
road from Middlet ,wn to Odessa.
Kindly send US dollar in advance il
you want The Transcript next year. By
government orders We must have oul
pay in advance.
Next Wednesday. December 25. be.
ing Christmas Day and general holi
day, banks and public Offices will te
closed, as will all places of business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory FARRELL enter
tanned q number of friends at their
home near VT. Pleasant Tuesday even
ing, for their daughter, Miss Ethel
FARRELL.
Tomorrow Sunday will be the short
est day of the year. The length of the
day will be 9 hours and 16 minutes.
The following day will be the same
length and thereafter lengthen min
ute day.
Patrick Treacy of Baltimore, while
digging a we'll near Chesapeake City,
was caught when the we'll caved in on
him and seriously injured. He was dug
out by fellow workmen and hurried to
Union Hospital, Elkton. His condition
is serious. =
The Delaware City branch of the Red
Cross has been obliged to close its work
room for lack of coal. An effort was
made to obtain coal from the Quarter
masters Department at Fort DUPONT,
until local dealers could supply them.
but the request was not granted.
Jlhn Heldmyer, Jr., Real Estate
Broker, North Broad street, has sold
the farm just purchased from Allen
Cunningham, by Thomas Lattomus and
L.. L. Maloney, to Mr.. Charles T. Dea-
kyne. Mr.. Deakyne takes possession
of this property January 1st, 1919.
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WANTED Single man, good mixer,
to handle my herd of Guernsey cows,
to begin at once. Good wages, board
and lodging. Also. for the coming year
man and wife to carry on my farm.
JOHN C. HIGGINS,
Delaware Citv. Oel. s
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Dr.. V. P. Northrup Invited Back

At the Third Quarterly Conference,
of Bethesda M. E. Church, held at the
Church, December 9, 1918. District
Superintendent Rev. DR.. ". A. Wise
in charge, the Pastor, Rev. I)r. V. P.
'Northrup was unanimously invited to
return, as Pastor for the next Confer
ence year.