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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-02
Mrs. H. p. Cowles Dead.

Mrs. H. P. Cowles died at her
home in this village, Of which her
son, H. L. Cowles, is the occupant, on
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock, death
having resulted from a paralytic
stroke. She was about 76 years of
age. Funeral services will be held at
the home tomorrow afternoon. Mrs.
Cowles arrived here from Centralia,
Wash, where she had been living with
her daughter, Mrs. George Martin,
about three weeks ago, her son, H. L.,
having gone to that place to accom-
pany her home. Mrs. Martin is ex-
pected to arrive here today.
Next weeks Union will contain
genealogical sketch Of deceased.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-02
Couldn't Make the Grade,

An Oklahoma editor whose paper
died for lack Of support after an ex-
istence Of Is years, has this to say:
"The publication Of a newspaper in
this city and age is problem that re-
quires science, sagacity, diplomacy,
and a thorough knowledge of psychol-
ogy. One must be conversant with all
the phases of frenzied finance and
have an ability to deceive an empty
stomach"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-02
Losing His Poise

When the president gets into the
"take it or leave it" frame Of mind
he is losing his poise and his friends
and friends Of the treaty regret it,
st. Paul Dispatch.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
DRESs.UY WEEK

After weeks Of planning the Will
m.ngton merchants are prepared to
throw open their doors to the greatest
crowd that ever visited the city. The
advertising campaign included every
important daily and weekly newspaper
in the State as we'll rs points adjoining
Wilmington, in New Jersey, Penn
sylvania and Maryland.
The merchants have been planning
this week for quite while. The vari-
Gus buyers have combed the Eastern
and Southern markets for the newest
merchandise of ali lines that could be
secured.
The clothing stores, whether mems
or women's, will display the most sd-
vanced fashions; some have secured i'm
ported models. The millinery stores
have all made extra efforts to produce
remarkable creations. Other lines of
merchandise such as furniture and
household goods will display the latest
designs. Groceries. hardware, auto
mobile supplies, in fact every line of
merchandise will be displayed in the
most attractive manner.
The theatres have made arrangements
for star attractions that week. Every
thing that could be arranged for the
pleasure and to hold the interest of
visitors has been done. A number OF
stores will have special orchestra music
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
NEW CENTURY CLUB

At the regular meeting last Tuesday
the ladies' voted to heartily thank Mr..
Rosenberg for the transfer of his IL
cense, for the renting of the public
auditorium. to the New Century Club
and also to thank MIR. Daniel W. Stew
ems for his efforts in this matter.
The club is to hold a bake on Satur-
day, April 18th.
Delegates and alternates to the Della
ware State Federation in June were
named as follows: Mrs. Lester M. Nay
lor, Mrs. w. K. Belts. Mrs. J. C. Green
and Miss Lionne Beasten.
Mrs. J. B Cleaver gave fine report
of the Atlantic Congress held in New
York in February.
All club members are urged to make
q contribution to the donation for the
old Ladies Home in Dover. Please be
as generous as possible as we were not
asked last year owing to other demands,
such as Red Cross, etc , but this is a
worthy cause and much appreciated.
The donations must be taken by next
Monday or Tuesday to DR.. Bragdon' s
drug store to be packed.
Mr.. Ralrh Smith, of Clayton. will
give his experiences in France next
Tuesday evening at eight O'Clock at the
Club house. He delighted the ladies of
the Smyrna club and we are enthusi-
astically waiting our treat.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
New Postage Stamps

Victory postage stamps, anew three
cent issue. to commemorate the sue
cessful conclusion of the war, are on
sale shortly throughout the country. In
announcing the issue the Postoffice De-
partment said the supply would not be
sufficiently large to replace the regular
three-cent stamps and postmasters
would sell victory stamps only on re-
quest
The new stamp bears the figure of
Liberty Victorious, helmeted and with
a sword in one hand and scales in the
other. The whole design appears upon
a shaded panel, with American. British.
French. Belgian and Italian flags
draped for the background. In size it
compares with other special stamps and
is wider and shorter than the ordinary
stamp. 1t probably will require several
weeks to supply acquisitions from all
postoffices.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Some Garden Suggestions

Sprouting the seed potatoes in the
light will give you new potatoes fully
two weeks ahead of the ordinary seed.
A tough, hard soil needs humus.
Spread manure, rotten straw or leaves
over it and plow or spade under. There
is little use trying to garden on soil
which lacks humus.
Manure is not sufficient fertilizer for
the garden. Used alone and in excessive
quantities-it is apt to produce heavy
vines and tops at the expense of fruit.
Plant diseases often result from
malnutrition. Well fed crops like we'll
fed animals are most resistant to dis
ease.
An ammoniated fertilizer helps to
give a qnick start in the early spring.
Sterile blossoms of squash, pumpkin,
peppers, tomatoes, beans, peas, etc.,
are often due to lack of sufficient phos-
phoric acid in the fertilizer,
Potash is needed for root crops and
potatoes especially.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Parent-Teacaer Meeting

The Middatown Parent Teacher AS
sociatioo h-i.I heir meeting last Friday,
Msrc,. - II
The children fro71 Miss Scott's room
furnished the entertainment. First, by
a song and then with a little play called
"Hensel and Gretel Everyone was de-
lighted with the way the children took
their parts.
The attendance ,e banner was awarded
to .:iss Scott's room
The members of The association were
much interested IN a steel ventilator,
which has been used in one of the
school room windows for a month, and
has proved satisfactory
Everyone Who is interested in the
school. knows how poorly ventilated the
building is. 1t is the hope of the mem.
bers that every room will be equipped
with these ventilators.
j At the close of the meeting refresh.
ments were served and social hall
hour was much enjoyed.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, April 9th, 1919.
1890 A. M. Public worship with
sermon.
11.45 A. NJ. Sunday School session.
GASP. N. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: "Our Relation to God. !"
Nv. Praying. Mark 1l:19 26. Conse-
Grafton meeting
7.3O P. M. Evening service with SER
mon.
Wednesday evening, prayer meeting.
All of the treasurers of all the socie-
ties and organizations of the church
are requested to hand their reports
closing March 3lst, to the Pastor in
order that the Session may prepare the
annual report to Presbytery.
The canvassers for the New Era Vic
tory movement will please finish their
canvass this week. Every member
will please be ready to pledge the
amount they will give during the year
April 9th, 1919. to March 3lst, 1920.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Queen Esther Meeting

The Queen Esther circle was enter
tsined at the home Of Miss Viola Weber
Tuesday eve~ing, at their regular
monthly meeting. Two new names
Misses Addie Dugan and Elva Foraker
were added to the circles membership
roll. The regular routine of business
Was transacted, after which social
time was spent, and refreshments
served.
Those present were: Mrs. 5. j. Brock
son, Mrs. W. T. Pearce. Jr., Mrs. El-
wood Banning. Mrs. Baynard Marvel,
Mrs. Nelson Neff. YRS. Daniel w.
Stevens, Mrs. Nichols: Misses Helen
Dugan, E'va Foraker, Adlie I'ugan,
Ada Scott. Emily Alice, Lillian Melvin.
Ruby Whitlock, Edith KINNEY, Sarah
Hates, Elva Freeman, Mary Culver,
Marian Pinder. Mary Melvin, Orah
Spry, Mary Tyler, Lena Weber. Anna
Denny and Viola Weber.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Bethesda Church Notes

Sund ~. April 9Th, 1919.
$50 A. NJ. Brotherhood Meeting.
This meeting in the interests of men
will do you good. Don't miss it if you
can possibly be present.
1890 A. NJ. Morning Worship with
sermon by the Pastor. Opportunity
will be given to join the Church at both
morning and evening services.
2.OOP. M. Sunday School. Let us
make it our business to be present this
first Sunday of the new Conference
year.
7.3O P. NJ. Evening Worship with
sermon by the Pastor. Good music at
all these services. A welcome awaits
all.
Prayer meeting each Wednesday
evening at 7.30 o'clock.
DIR. Northrup has been appointed to
this Church as Pastor for another year
and will be glad to greet the members
and friends of the church at the
services on Sunday.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
COW TESTING ASS0.
Has Engaged c. F. Cromis to Take
Charge
STIMULATING GOOD BREEDING

The Middletowo Cow Testing Asso-
citation has lived through the period of
the war and is now reorganizing strong
er than ever before and will begin work
April l. Mr.. C. E. Cromis, of Penn
sylvania State College, has been en-
pIoyed to take charge of the Asso-
citation.
The Middletown Cow Testing Asso-
citation is unique in that it is employing
a higher class man and is paying him a
larger. salary than any similar asso-
citation in the country, and that it has
arrange its finances so that the neces-
sary funds will be available at the end
of each month. The members will pay
the first six months dues in advance
and for the second six months dies
they will sign a demand note without
interest due at the end of the six
months, which will be October l. At
that time the Peoples Bank of Middle
town will discount the notes.
over the country experiences consider
able embarrassment in meeting its
financial obligations. The bills are sent
out periodically and the farmers often
times fail to remit, not because of any
wanton negligence, but because of an
intention to perform the duty later
which often times never materializes.
during the three years that this Asso-
citation has been in vogue it has been an
important factor in stimulating better
feeding and the breeding of better
dairy cattle not only within the Asso-
citation, but throughout the entire COM
munity. With the caliber Of man that
it h as employed and the new plan on
which it will operate, the Associ stion
has bright year before it.
DELAwAE LIVESTOCK, GRAIN, SEED AND
FARM PRODUCE EXCHANGE
The Delaware livestock, grain, seed
and farm produce exchange cards have
been mailed out and the return cards
are being received at the farm Lureau
offices. A large amount of livestock
and farm seed is listed in for the ''for
sale" and wanted" columns.
This exch lnge has been established in
the three farm bureau Offices of the
State. A list of the livestock or farm
produce "for sale" and "wanted'
which cannot be disposed of or secured
in the home county will be forwarded
to the farm bureau offices of the other
two counties. The farm bureau of1ic S
are in a position to renjer valuabl
service to its members through this
exchange.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
WHAT! ANOTHER HILL!

Yes, but by George, we'll climb 1t In
the usual way Americans have OF climb
ing hills.
1t is no sr all wonder that when feace
was sighted last November. the Nation
went stark mad with intoxication at the
thought. Why nothing so momentous.
nothing so splendid had ever happened
to US before. That the grim distressing
agony of war was over, that daylight
was discovered at the end OF the dis
NAL tunnel, what wonder that we LAID
aside the pick and the shovel and took
time off to dance our joy and relief.
And just because the dark days before
had been so utterly black, and we had
passed weeks and months of them IN
despair of seeing soon again the pleas
ant sunlight of Peace, the first bright
CLEAN of Victory actually blinded Us py
the very surprise and wonder OF its
revelation.
And so. as the weeks have sped and
piled up into the months, something OF
the same intoxication still runs in our
veins and we are loatne to take up
again the axes and the shovels to
finish the hardest task of all.
But here is just where we shine
There never was yet an American who,
when face to face with crisis. and
understanding just what that crisis
meant did not grit his teeth and 60 at
the thing with mighty will that
proved his true nationality.
With the boys returning each day,
flags flying, drums bea,ing and glad
throats cheering, it is easy for one to
forget for the moment, the patient men
still dumbly toiling across the seas with
out the chorus of greeting, alone and
ha.nesick.
And if we forget them Alb. there's
the point. if we forget at all it IS only
for the moment. America has been
splendid throughout the War. ter
people have given the best they have
freely, generously and with fine patri-
otic nobility of soul, but it is not like
America to close the door of her heart
leaving any sons of the nation outside,
alone and unaided striving to make
tn; ir .ountry's name glorious for her.
When April twenty-tilst comes
around, and the country is asked to
respond to the Victory Loan that starts
upon that day. it will be with the same
true spirit of sacrifice that the task
will be undertaken and finally accom-
plished.
1t can be lid and said truly of
Americans that 10 man, having put his
hand to the plough for the sake of his
country ever looks back.
The price Of the war has been paid in
money, in work and in the blood of our
sons. The sacrifice has been too dee p
to lag at the finrsl with the goal in
sight. We not only know how to take
victory but also how to follow it up
v INBRED NORRIS,
Chairman Kent County Publicity.
Woman's Libcry Loan Committee
of Delaware.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Missionary Meeting

The regular business meeting of the
Woman's Home and Woman's Foreign
Missionary societies Of Bethesda N. E
Church was held ut the home of Mrs.
Rosa Weber on Monday evening. After
the regular business session, interesting
articles in regard to the work were
read by Rev. E. w. Caswell and Mrs.
w. K. Belts. During the social hour
the hostess served delicious brio k
cream, cakes and mints. The May
meeting will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Lester Naylor near McDonough;
the program will be in charge Of YRS.
Wilbur Jump, and the devotional by
Mrs. Rose Evans
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Item. About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND GO

THOSE THAT COME AND GO
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. FennewiIl spent
Friday in Philadelphia
Miss Lottie Jolls and sister Alice,
spent Monday in Philadelphia.
Mr.. William Proud, of New Castle,
was Sunday guest Of Miss Addie Du-
gan.
Mrs. Amy Clark. of Wilmington, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Anna Gala
CHER.
Miss Bessie Morton, of Ridley Park.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. ". Lock
. wood.
Mrs. E. S. Jones entertained Mrs.
Elizabeth Stewart, of Harrisburg, Pa,
! last week.
Mrs. Ida Doris, of New Castle,
spent the week. end with MIR. and Mrs.
William Dugan.
Mrs. L. E. Cullen has returned home,
| after visiting relatives in Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
Miss Claramond Belts, OF Frederick
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. K.
Belts, this week.
Mrs. George Janvier is visiting her
T, daughter, Mrs. John H. : Brown, ut
New London, Conn.
Miss Sarah Grassland, of Wilmington.
! visited her mother, Mrs. John Bender,
over the weekend.
Miss Caroline Fouracre entertained
Miss Betty johnson, of Wilmington.
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Clara E. Manning. of Philadel-
phia. spent last week with her sister,
Mrs. A. J. Pennewill.
Miss Marian Cochran has returned to
her home in Elwyn, Pa, after spend
ing two weeks in town.
. Mrs. Curtis MilIman and two daugh.
ters, of Woodside, visited her mother.
Mrs. Rosa Weber this week.
Mrs. L. A. Bell, of Wilmington.
spent several days this week with her
mother Mrs. z. T. Bradley.
Miss Letitia Pooi, of Overbrook, Pa,
is spending this week with her parents,
Mr. and urs. Howard A. Pool.
Mr.. and Mrs Parker Fennemore, of
Pennsgrove, N. j., spent Sunday with
her sister, ars. Alexander Maxwell.
Mrs. Bertha Colder and friend. of
Kenne,t Square. Pa, were guests of
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Pyle on sunday.
Mrs. Ema Knowles, of Merchant
vile, N. j., spent several days last
week with her sister Mrs. E. 4. Rob-
erts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore ". Whitlock
and title daughter, of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with their pa, ents
here.
Mrs. V. P. Northrup and Miss Lena
V. Stats were entertained over the
week END by Mrs. H. A. Hart in fhila-
delphia.
! MIR. and Yrs. R. Thomas Cochran
who have been visiting his mother,
Mrs. M. H. Cochran, have returned to
their home at East Orange, N J.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Accented New Position

It is with deep regret The Transcript
chronicles the departure from our town
of Mr., and Mrs. Edward Ladley who
have taken up their residence in Will
Transport, Pa. For nearly three years
Mr.. Ladlev had served as cashier of the
Citizens National Bank (now the Della
ware Trust Co.. and during their stay
here both MIR. and Mrs. Ladley had
made numerous friends who regret
their departure. MIR. Ladley has ac-
cepted a position in large bank IN
" Wi'Iiamsport, and his many friends
here exterd to him their best wishes IN
his new field Of labor.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
A Surprise Party

A very pleasant surprise party was
given Miss Esther Baker, near town.
on Saturday evening, by her friends in
honor of her birthday. An enjoyable
evening was spent in music and playing
games and at late hour refreshments
consisting of ice cream and cake were
served, after which the guests departed
for their homes wishing the hostess
many more happy birthdays. Those
present were: Nr and Mrs. Fred Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Shockley, Mr..
and Mrs. j. K. White, Mr.. and Mrs,
Fred Roberts, Misses Matte Shelter,
Wiihelmina Turner. Clara Douglas,
Esther Baker, Lucy Shetzler. Vida
Kemmey, Ethe! Baker, Delilan Potter,
Messrs. Joseph Shelter, Frank Grem-
minger, William Ennis, William Shetz-
ler, John Ennis, Joseph Kdmpel, Mil
ton Phillips, Leo Hickey, Charles Dukes.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Purchased Fine Animal

Messrs. H. D. Conner, G. A. Schrader
and Robert H. Morgan atten led the
sale of pure-bred Holstein cattle al
East Petersburg, Pa. and while there
Mr.. Schrader purchased X. S. P. RUBY
Alca-tra CIothiIde No. 22748l, a fine
Holstein bull, 2 years old. His sire
King Slgis Pontiac Alcartra is the cele-
brated $50, 200 bull. and is at the head
of the great pure-bred Holstein family.
His dam is S. X. R. Ruby with record
Of 31-O7, and Mr.. Schrader is being
congratulated by the local dairymen in
securing such veluable animaf:
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
STATE AND PENINSULA

Fifty young men of Georgetown have
found brotherhood for civic improve
ment work,
Names of 22OO delinquent taxpayers
in Sussex county will be published by
the County Commissioners.
Charles E. Grubb was re-appointed
county engineer for four years by the
Levy Court at Wilmington.
The automobile thieves who are oper-
ating around Seaford entered the meat
house of Edward Wiley and stole more
than 800 pounds of meat.
Fishermen of Betterton made a
record catch of rock fish, last week, in
the bay. Several boat owners have re-
ceived from $1OO to $475 for a day 8
/; catch.
Miss Clarabell Flagg, child welfare
nurse for lower Delaware. has reported
, the need of milk inspectors for better
health among the infants in Sussex
county.
The largest mausoleum in Delaware
will be built in Laurel Cemetery in
memory of Norman Vandom, recently
killed near Essington in an automobile
accident.
The Government Matching station on
the Nanticoke River near Seaford has
just finished Matching more yellow
perch eggs than in any previous year of
its history.
There were 20 deaths, u births and
18 marriages in Wilmington last week
, as compared with 81 deaths, 70 births
and Is marriages for the corresponding
week of last year.
The Delaware State Federation of
Women's Clubs will hold its twenty
second annual meeting in Wilmington
on Thursday and Friday, June 8 and s.
The federation now numbers 22 clubs,
with membership of about $500 per-
sons.
The Delaware River Shipbuil,'ing
Company. of Seaford. announced re-
Gently that wages will be reduced 20
per cent, to go into effect September
l. Vessel freights having been reduced
so per cent owners of ships cannot
continue to pay high prices for repairs,
it was said.
Governor Townsend Tuesday signed
the General Appropriation and Claims
bills. and also the bill authorizing the
New Castle County Levy Court to issue
bonds for $500, 1000 for a new bridge
over the Brandywlne. in Wilmington.
The Governor expects to sign all bills
without waiting for the 80 days allowed
by the State Constitution to clap e.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Canal Condemnation Jury

Grand and Petit jurors for service at
the arch term of the U. S. Court at
Wilmington have been drawn. The
Grand Jury will convene on April 10,
and the Petit Jury will meet on April 8
to hear the condemnation proceedings
instituted against the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal Compsny.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Rev. Northrup Returns

The people of Middletown and the
surrounding community are delighted
with the action of the N. E. Confer
ence in returning Rev. v. P. Northrup
to Bethesda M. E. Church tor another
year. During their short stay here
Rev. and Mrs. Northrup have made
host of friends who join The Transcript
in extending to them their best wishes.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1919-04-05
Reynold,--Eccles Wedding

Mr.. Francis Denny Reynolds and Miss
Emma Bratton Eccles, both of Odessa.
we're quietly married Wednesday even
ing March 26;h, at St. Panl's NJ. E.
Parsonage; Rev. E. L. Derricksop per-
forming the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds will reside in
Odessa.
The Transcript joins their many
friends in wishing them happy we'd
ded life.