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Middletown transcript., 1919-07-12

81 ID @
1T 1ovs 1c. - ne directed,
6A3poeed 70 Public Sa1e &C the
INT House, Southeast Corner Of
s. eEenfh Aand King Streets, City Of
q eilming tcp. New Castle County;
ON SATURDAY
THE 18TH DAY OF JULY, 1919
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
the following described Real Estate viz:
ALL these three certain lots or pieces
Of land, with the buildings erected
thereon situate in the City Of Whining
ton, New Castle County and State Of
Delaware, bounded and described as
follows, to-wit:-
No. l. With three story brick dwell
ing thereon, Beginning at stake on
the easterly side of Jefferson Street
between Sixth and Seventh Streets,
at the distance of eighty feet from the
southerly side of Seventh Street, at
corner of land now or late of Albert
w. Smith; thence by land of said
Albert w. Smith, and others, easterly
parallel with Seventh Street. sixty
three feet to corner: thence southerly
and parallel with Jefferson Street.
feet to the southerly side of
a three feet wide alley leading into
Jefferson Street; thence along said side
Of said alley, westerly and parallel with
Seventh Street. sixty-three feet to the
aforesaid side of Jefferson Street, and
thence thereby northerly seventeen feet
to the place of Beginning. Be the
contents thereof what they may.
No. 2. With brick carpenter shop.
on the westerly side of Wollaston
Street. at the distance of eighty feet
sodtherly from the southerly side of
Seventh Street; thence westerly parallel
with Seventh Street sixty-two feet
more or less. to other lands of the above
named Joseph J. Rebman, as above
described in No. /; thence southerly
parallel with Wollaston Street and bind
ing on said Rebman's other land, -four
teen feet to corner; thence easterly
parallel with Seventh Street, sixty-two
feet more or less to said westerly side
Of Wollaston Street and thence thereby
nortlerly fourteen feet to the place of
Beginning. Be the contents thereof
what they may.
No. 8. With three story brick dwell
ing thereon. Beginning at stake on
the easterly side Of Ta&nall Street be-
tween Sixth and Seventh Streets at
the distance of forty-nine feet from the
northerly side of Sixth Street; thence
easterly and parallel with Sixth Street
sixty eight feet six inches to line now
or formerly of Charles A. Murphy;
thence with said Murpby's line norther-
ly, seventeen feet to stake; thence
westerly parallel with Sixth Street and
passing through the middle of the
division wall between this and the ad-
joining house on the north sixty eight
feet six inches to said easterly side of
Tatnall Street, and thence thereby
southerly seventeen feet to the place of
Beginning. Be the contents thereof
what they may.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property Of Joseph H. Rebman, Execu-
tor of the last Will and Testament of
Joseph J. Rebman deceased and Eliza
beth L. Rebman, surviving Mortgagor,
and ito be sold by
JOSHUA z. GRASSLAND, Sheriff.
Sheriff'A Office, Wilmington, DEL,
June "a, 1919.
Middletown transcript., 1919-07-12
TOWNSEND

Mrs. Mary Carter is visiting friends
in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. George M. D. Hart is visitr
relatives, near Mt. Pleasant.
MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Spicer are ente.
tanning his sister from Philadelphia.
Miss Pauline Jones has return. q
home from pleasant visit in Wilmir g.
ton.
Wright Carton and wife, of Easto
spent the Fourth with his father, Jan
Carton.
Mrs. SaIle Raisson, Of Still Pc, I,
Md, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Eva
Lattomus.
Miss Lillian West entertained M !
Margaret Whirl, of West Chester, P
this week.
Miss Hazel Larrjmore, of Philad l.
phia, is spending sometime with rt a.
tives in town.
Va. Monday, after spending ten d Us
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Scott.
Miss Mary Stats, of Philadelph a,
returned Sunday after spending seve al
days with her parents, Mr.. and n S.
Harry Stats.
Miss Elizabeth Dorman and moth, r,
of Baltimore, Md, spent several DAY.
the past week with their uncle, Thorn S
Maloney and family.
Samuel Townsend and wife, of near
Wilmington, and Johr Townsend, Jr.,
and wife, of Philadelphia, spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Townsend.
Rev. Earl Shockley and wife, of Bay
side, are visiting relatives in town.
Rev. Shockley has just returned f ON
the Centenary Convention which was
held in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ladies' Aid Society WIS enter,
tanned Tuesday at the home of Mrs. w.
Hartman Reynolds and assistants, Mrs.
Norma Moore, Mrs. Anna Gill, Mrs.
Clarence Greenwood. Mrs. Roland
Reynolds.
Middletown transcript., 1919-07-12
ADJ ailHl0RRoRS Of WARfARE
When the Army Captain and the Hos;
!. pltal Nurse Consult the Die;
/ tlonary Together.

I dropped into a, French hospital
the other day to see = zero
all right. There "a ~ -
girl in the office.
among ttSsfLE { MI !. "a
IA pr Highway laproye.
'o' 81. nent Bonds, B
81 FIFTH SERIES
ef sealed bids will be received by the
tyhersiRned until IL o'clock noon, on
tuesday, July q, 1919, at the Office of
the Levy Court, in the Court House in
the City Of Wilmington, Delaware. for
the purchase of al or any part Of $780,
600 "A per cent. coupon Highway I'M
provement Bonds Of New Castle
County, Delaware. Denomination ST.
600; principal and semi-annual interest
January ! and July l.. payable at the
Farmers Bank in Wilmington. Della
ware. The bonds are dated January l.,
1917, and mature $3.50 annually July
4, 1912 to July l, 1855, both inclusive.
The legality of the issue hes been
examined by Messrs. Caldwell & Mass
Itch, of New York, whose favorable
opinion will be furnished to the pur-
chaser. The bonds have been prepared
under the supervision of the United
States Mortgage and Trust Company,
New York City, which has certified as
to the genuineness of the signatures of
the county officials and the seal i'm
pressed thereon.
Bids are desired on forms which will
be furnished by the United States Mort
gage and Trust Company or by the un-
dersigned. A certified check for two
per cent. of the face value of bonds bid
for, payable to the Treasurer of New
Castle County, Delaware, must accom-
pany each bid. The right is reserved
to reject any or all bids.
JAMES G. SHAW,
Chairman, Finance Committee.
Dated July 9th, 1919.
Middletown transcript., 1919-07-12

lYuit: e are aluays
resdy tosetve yon With
the latest line 10 summer
w0olens. We also do s
cleaning, pressing, alter
ling, dyeing. and can re-
model your last years
/ suit to the latest style.
FREEMAN, East Main St,
M1DDLETOWN, DEL.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Celebrated Armis.ice Day.

Denvcr.-Denver and all Colorado
in common with the rest of the nation,
celebrated the first anniversary Of the
signing of the nrmiStice. Fomhs
shattered the silence of the bright.
frosty night at midnight in Denver,
proclaiming the coming of the all-day
anniversary celebration of the kind tie
nation has ever known. Shortly before,
marines, army and navy men in madly
cheering truckloads drove through
downtown streets and ont toward Eu-
dora Street and Thirteenth Avenre,
where the mammoth pile of tindcr
gathered by the Denver Motor Club
was fired at l ID Il. m. by Governor
ShOup.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
RELIEVED MIND OF HOSTESS
California Newspaper Man Proved
Himself Diplomat in Situation
That Called for Tact.

While a Los Angeles publisher was
abroad, a few months ago. with II
newspaper crowd he was invited. with
the rest Of the party to dine with II
duke and duchess who were burdened
with double last name. such as Kelly
Angus.
The Californian was in an awful
Stew from the time the dinner started
as to how he should address the host
ess in case he fell into conversation
with her, but finally. when the oppor-
tunity came, he proved himself every
inch n diplomat.
The duchess. it seems was apologize
ing for the dinner not being more for
mai, or something like that, and the
newspaper man. desiring TO make her
feel ut ease. just reached his right
hand across the table, took the hostess
by the hand. AID said:
"Oh, that's all right, Mrs. Kelly all
of us like good home cooking b
Washington Star.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
KIDNEYS WEAKENING3
BETTER LOOK OUT!

ment Of the Netherlands granted a spe-
cial charter authorizing its sale.
The good housewife of Holland would
almost as soon he without food as with
out her Real Dutch Drops" as she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL Haarlem
Oil Capsules. Their use restores
strength and IL responsible in q great
measure for the sturdy, robust health
OF the Houanders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist
box of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Old
Capsules. Take them as directed, and
II you are not satisfied with results your
druggist will gladly refund your money.
Look for the name GOLD MEDAL ON,
the box and accept no other. In sealed
boxes, three sizes.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
PHILOSOPHY TO THE RESCUE
How Mr.. johnson Resigned Himself
to the Advent Of the Unneces-
sary bankruptcies.

Andrew Johnson. negro. of Forsyth.
Ga. father of bankruptcies, three boys
and II girl, never OverlOOks Il business
opportunity. The day following the
arrival of the four pickaninnies. white
citizens journeyed out TO the little log
cabin on the outskirts of the town to
look 'em over. Whereupon Andrew
painted Il sign and nailed it to- his
door. The sign read:
Come and see the babies. AdmiS
sion adults, 80 cents; children, %
cents"
Money rolled in.
81 sure needed Il lot o things Il heap
worse than dem four chillun,' Andrew
said. But you got TO take dem as
dey come
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Beraer Refused Scat.

Washington. |ictor l.. Berger. MIL
waukee Socialist. was den'rd h's snrt
In the House by IN overwhelming vote.
the House holding he WIS inelig'N'" for
membership because of his one ~
r.ostiOn to war. The vote to ,nsnat
Bergrr was 200 TO L. Rerrescntatir"
Vo'rht Republican. Wisconsin, heinz
the only member to support the Social
LAT either during the debate or on the
r"ll call. The governor of Wisconsin
viii probably call a special election to
fll vacancy.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14

Kidney and bladder troubles don't
disappear Of themselves. They grow
upon you, slowly but steadily, UNDER
mining your health With deadly GER
tainty, until you fan Victim to In
curable disease.
Stop your troubles while there is
time. Don't wait until little pains be-
come big aches. Don't trifle with dis
ease. To avoid future suffering begin
treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules now. Take three or
four every day until you feel that you
are entirely free from patr-
This well-known preparation has been
one of the national remedies Of Hol-
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
Ccunty--ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm of F. ]. Cheney
ledo, County and State aforesaid and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
FRANK j CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day OF December,
A. d. 1856
tseaD A. W. Gleason. Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
F: J. honey & Co., Toledo, Ohio
+. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
In His Children's Eyes.

In the recently published "Theodore
Roosevelt Letters to His Children
not little space is given to the
quaint sayings of Quentin. Here is
one:
The other day reporter asked
Quentin something about me, to which
that affable and uncanny young gentle
man responded: Yes. | see him some
times but know nothing of his fam
jly lfc."-Christian Science Monitor.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Stop Jail Delivery.

Douglas. Aria Jail delivery plot,
the object Of which is said to have
been the liberation of several Mexican
prisoners was frustrated here, accord
ing to IL report made by the police.
Search of the cells in which the MeNi-
cans were confined is said to have
uncovered weapons ai,l tools with
which the prisoners hoped to gain
their liberty
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Seeinl the Eripht Side.

Bacon-He's I'm optirnist. you know.
Egbert-Really?
"Oh. yes: one of the greatest ever.
Why. the other night on his way home
he was held up in the dark street and
had dark lantern flashed on him"
Gee. III bet he was no optimist
just them
"Oh, yes he was. He was looking
on the bright side of the lantern even
then"
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
TALKING of Weather,

Patrice-When Percy proposed to
Peggy he told her she'd see no more
clouds. no more storms. in her life !:
he intended that all should be sunshine
for her
Alice-Thats so much like Percy.
lie never could talk about anything
but the weather.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Japan Wants Swiss Officers.

Japanese agents. with the
consent and authorization of the .Iapa-
nese minister of war. are attempting to
recruit Swiss officers and sub officers
for the Japanese emperor's army" SAYS
the Neuf Iurc Ioitung High salaries
are offered. passages are paid and also
bonuses. Enlistment must be for five
wears" -
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Shave With cuticura Soap

And double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no
Irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving,
bathing and shampooing.-Adv.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Sure Cure, ANYWAY,

An Ohio man is said to have been
by lightning. but no mention is made
of when and where the funeral was
held.-Anaconda Standard.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Horn HEADLIGHT,

An automobile horn and headlight
have been combined by an inventor. the
sound being produced back of the re-
flectOr and issuing around il.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14

wiki has been slowed up somewhat
astride the Tieuman railway, the 81
hcrinn first army holding at present
the EZtZ river from Mulishinskoe on
the north I'd the front of GaliShmano-
va Ko2akova Dabenkino Petropav-
loySk
PetropavlovSk was first entered by
EolShevist troops which crossed II
ford in the lshim river and appeared
in the rear of the Siberian outpOstS.
The Sibprians Stoutly resisted the
BolSheviki and held the town for some
hours, hut were finally forced TO
evacuatc il. The bridge over the
Ishm river is intact.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Diluted.

Author-"I assure you. sir. there is
ii punch in my play" Manager-"Yes.
there is; milk punch"
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
His Lack of Consideration.

"My boss amt got no respect at all
for his help" grumbled Farmer Flint'S
hired man. "Why. consarn him. he'd
just as quick call me fool as he
would his own son-in-law !'-Kansas
City Star.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Experience.

"That old teacher we had was as
tough as leather"
81 suppose that came from his prac-
tice in tanning hides"
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14

girl lie is apt to discover that he is
the wrong man.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14

A summer girl has many engage
ments. but the telephone girl gets the
most rings
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14

It is hard to graft the olive branch
rpon the blackthorn
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14

1t is never too late to break yourself
of bad habit.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
BOLSHEVISTS
GAIN GROUND
FOR ANTlREDS TO ASSUME THE
DEFENSIVE, is CURRENT
REPORT.
The ADVANCE IS SLOW
NO PEACE ovERTUREs WILL BE
OFFERED TO RUSSIAN
ANARCHISTS.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
London. Nov. l1.-Authoritative ad-
vices on the Russian military situn-
ton show that the -BOlshevist
forces have been compelled, nearly
everywhere. 10 assume the defensive,
owing to the increase in the BolShe-
Visit forces. On the eastern sector the
sererest fighting continues in the di-
rection of TOholsk. YalutorovSk and
1<urgan. where the Reds have reached
the lsham river.
Occupation of the town of Fas:off,
near kicv, by soviet troops is report
ed in Il Russian BolSheviSt commune
cation received by wireless. Fastoff
is about forty-five miles southwest of
;\iev. Its reported capture apparent
ly indicates Il BolSheviSt movement
on kiev from bDtn sides of the
l'neipcr.
Great Britain has no intention of
opening peace negotiations with Le-
nine and Trotzky until the House of
Commons has had an opportunity to
discuss the question. Mr.. Bonar Law,
liie SbN'lHilltHi ltHueT. uccihfeU III
the House of Commons
Mr. BOnar Law made this statement
in answering questions with reference
TO Premier Lloyd Georges speech at
the Guild hall. in which he was sup
posed 10 lave hinted of an attempt to
negotiate peace with the Bolsheviki
in Russia He declared that the pre-
mier had simply expressed the hope
that there would be some method of
achieving peace with Russia
y wireless dispatch received here
from Berlin says ii has been learned
from statements appearing in Rus
sian newspapers that \. Y. Nekrasuff,
former finance minister of railways
and vie" president of the Russian
Duma, was shot Ivy Bolshevki year
ago. The dispatch adds that after
the Bolshevist revolution NckrasOff
fled to south Russia. seeking to save
himself from the BolSheviki, but on
cr">s'u" he Nolga river, he was dis
covered and immediately stood up
against II wall and shot.
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14
Rather Mixed.

Zones has ii nice job on his hands"
''What is itt"
''To put his son on his feet
The Dolores star., 1919-11-14

Insist on "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin"
n "Bayer package" containing prop
r. directions for Colds, Pain, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, and Rheu-
natism. Name "Bayer" means genuine
aspirin prescribed by physicians for
nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of II
tablets cost few cents, Aspirin is trade
mark of Rayer Manufacture of Mono
aceticacid"st"r Of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
PERTH AMbOYANS
PLEAD GUILTY
George Stone and William
Lucas Arraigned on Rob-
berry Charges

- ENNN
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 6:-
Several pleas were entered in the
court Of quarter sessions held this
morning before Judge DAILY.
Frederick Gessler, of South River,
pleaded guilty to stealing S149 on the
night of May 20. His case was re-
ferred to the probation officer.
Lewis Ericle pleaded guilty to
p~trocious assault and battery on May
81.
George Stone, of Perth Amboy,
who on May . is alleged to have
stolen from Jacob Goldberger's Office
$3.50 in cash. also pleaded guilty. He
was out on parole from the Railway
Reformatory and will be returned
there after Prosecutor Stricken can
file detainer.
William Lucas, of Perth Amboy,
pleaded guilty to three different al
legations of robbery. 1t is charged
he stole IS on May Is, robbed a store
on May "a and stole IS on April 5.
The case was referred to the proba-
fion officer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
Herbert Names Committee
on Tunnel Viaduct Plan

~ Special Correspondent
TRENTON, June = chairman
John w. Herbert of the State High
way Commission, has named the exec
utive committee of that body to con-
slider the question of the erection Of
. viaduct at the Jersey City approach
TO the proposed vehicular tunnel un-
der the Hudson river. This action
was taken pursuant to a resolution
adopted at the May meeting of the
commission offered by George J.
Blakeslee, of Jersey City one of the
members. The executive committee
consists of Watson C. Clark, of Tena-
Ply. Robert 8. Parsons, of Nutley, and
Walter J, Buzby. of Atlantic City.
1t lis understood the resolution pro-
vided for a special committee for this
purpose. but Chairman Herbert de-
clared the matter is somewhat prema-
ture at this time, and he thought the
executive committee would be a prop
er body to refer the question to, es-
pecially as two of its three members,
Messrs. Clark and Parsons are engi-
heers.
The chairman also called attention
30 the fact that 1t is a question as to
whether the state or Jersey City will
have to take care of the question of
the approach to the tunnel when 1t Is
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
To RAISE
$4,000 HERE
Salvation Army Fund Is Given
Another Large
Boost

Reports from Salvation Army head
quarters this morning indicate that
within the last t~wenty-four hours
about $500 in actual cash and pledges
has been collected, this amount SWELL
ing the the grand total of the Home
Service Fun drive in this city to ST.
100, which is slightly over two-thirds
of the $4,000 goal set for attainment
at the outset of the campaign. With
two days left in which to solicit funds
1t means that over $4,000 will have
to be raised by some methods or the
pacemsking City will not have come
up to expectations.
In order hat enthusiasm may be
aroused in the workers for a final
grand squirt a meeting of all
ers and committees will be held to-
night at 8 o'clock in the Elks lodge.
At this time all teams are requested
to make complete n accurate re-
ports Of all funds solicited to date so
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
New Rules on Automobile
Violations Put Into Effect

New rules and regulations concern
ing the imposition Of fines on speed
sters apprehended in this city, were
instituted last night at the regular
police court session by Recorder H. E.
Pickersgill, when two who had ex-
ceeded the limit were arraigned be-
fore him. The judge declared hat all
arrested for Just plain speeding, those
caught or Amboy avenue, would be
compelled to part with IS; those on
New Brunswick avenue, $40; on Mar
ket street, s25, and anybody speed
ing on Smith street should be hanged.
The increase in the scale Of prices ex-
acted is according to the density of
the traffic on these thoroughfares.
Those fined last night are: John
Melko, Of 153 State street, IS; and F.
Matucci, 295 Smith street, $40. Both
these men were taken into custody by
Frank Seiboth, motorcycle officer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
FreIinghuysen Writes He
viii Try to Come to County

81 SfaG Cor-cspoHdenf
NEW BRUNSWICK, Tune 6:-The
following letter from United States
Senator Joseph s. Frelinghuysen was
read yesterday at the meeting Of the
Board Of Freeholders here:
May 2S. 1919.
while the new session of congress
makes it necessary for me to be In
Washington continually, I will make
every effort to get to New Jersey
within a few weeks to talk over the
situation at Camps Raritan and
Morgan with you. I will telegraph
you when / am coming.
Yours truly.
J. s. FRELINGHUYSEN."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
Two Placed on Probation
b. STAFF coryespondent.

Bp STAFF Coryespondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. June AR
thur johnson n Thomas Allen, both
colored. of South River, were this
morning placed on probation for the
full term, after they had made resti-
tuition of twenty-three bags of flour
valued at $184, which they had
stolen. Walter Suydam, their attor-
ney. made a plea for clemency.
Joseph Koza, of his city, VIII had
pleaded non vult to indecent exposure,
was placed on probation and fined
ESQ. He was allowed to go In the Gus
tody of his counsel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06

the specific amount gained here may
be ascertained.
County returns are still tagging
and 1t has not been learned exactly
how much has been secured through
out Middlesex. although the county
treasurer, William H. Pullen. re-
ceived yesterday about s1,100 from
outlying districts. 1t is expected that
from these own will be an
nounced all at once when the drive
is concluded.
From all appearances, according to
Harry S. Medinets. city chairman, he
amount raised in this city will at
reach $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
Held In County Jail

By STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. June 6.-Two
persons were given into the custody
of the county Jail warden this morn
ing.
They are: George Irizyack OF this
city charged with stealing $500 from
Steve Nahally on June /: and Sam
uel Kaufman of Piainfield a States
witness who Is wanted for testimony
this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
King Cites PIainaeId Nurse.

ATHENS. June 5-King Alexander
today conferred medals of military
merit on Miss Florence Stone, OF
Plainfeld, N. J., and seven other Red
Cross nurses for their work in fight
ing the typhus epidemic in Macedonia
The King thanked them for saving the
live sof a great many Greeks who re-
turned from Bulgaria after the armis-
tice was signed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-06
Grand Jury Dinner

NEW BRUNSWICK, June GA
dinner is being rendered to the men,
bers of the grand jury today at 2
at the Hotel Pines by George
NJ. Mccormick. foreman.