davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
NEW CENTURY CLUB MEETING

At the business meeting of the New
Century Club Tuesday afternoon, two
new names were added to the list of
members. The treasurer reported that
the sum realized from bazaar. auction
and rummage sales, bakes, card parties,
sale of cook books, rent, &C., makes it
possible for the club to pay off the debt
for repairs. The chairman of Property
reported this as the banner year, in the
club history, as she had received the
largest amount from renting the club
house. The chairman of Finance, and
chairman of Bureau of Industry, gave
rather astounding reports of their sue
cessful years work. Other reports
were heard from chairmen of Home
Economics, Civics, Legislation and Con-
servation.
The officers elected were: President,
Mrs. Clarence Pool; 1st vice president,
Mrs. A. NJ. Chamberlaine; I'd vice presi-
dent, Miss Helen Shallcross; recording
secretary, Mrs. W. K. Belts; assistant
secretary, Mrs. Robert Gabriel; corre-
spending secretary, Miss Hester Jones;
treasurer, Mrs. Julian Cleaver; assist
ant treasurer, Miss Josephine Biggs;
auditor, Mrs. Lester Naylor.
A meeting of the Corporation was
held Immediately after the regular club
meeting when Miss Josephine Riggs,
Mrs. Charles Derrickson and Mis-. Clar-
enee Pool were reelected as directors.
Delegates to the State Federation, to
be held in Dover on May 20, 21, were
elected as follows: Mrs. Clarence E.
Pool, Mrs. H. B. Mcdowell, Mrs. Rob-
ert Gabriel; alternates, Miss Hester
Jones, Mrs. Watson K. Belts, Mrs
John B. Cleaver.
The newly-elected officers will be In
stalled on next Tuesday afternoon and
that meeting will end the work of the
club year.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
A SPLENDID DRUG STORE

Numbers Of our advertisers have re.
Gently been maxi g business improve.
ments both in their buildings and in
their apparata etc., and The Transcript
purposes to give its readers from time
to time some accounts of these better
ments.
Ernest A. Truths remarkable reno
walton Of the dingy old Barr Drug
Store, is the subject of the first de-
scription. The interior he's been en-
tirely re-arranged thereby gaining not
only more room, but also a greater
facility for doing business, and adding
moreover, greatly to the stores attrac-
tiveness. The entire inside has been
repainted, finishing with a shining,
washable China white coating, till the
cleaning walls and shelving, together
with the snowy ceiling rejecting the
diffused light of five high power elec-
tries counterfeit the dazzling MONDAY
sun and well deserve the epithet for the
store OF 1.-The Palace of Light" 1t is
the finest Illuminated business interior
in the town, and with its big new mar
BILE soda-water fountain, and handsome
mirror and lanterns lighted from the
sides with colored glass panels presents
a splendid spectacle.
Mr.. Truitt has spared nothing to give
his customers the highest possible pleas
ure in the way of effervescent drinks
flavorings to eve1yone's taste, and
tasty aseptic glasses IN silvered holders.
Mr.. Truitt is our oldest druggist and
not only has had a wide experience of
tventy years in his profession, but is
also a regular graduate of Chemistry
and Pharmacy with his well-earned
sheepskin. He is careful and skilful in
:ompounding prescriptions, and always
attentive to business and polite to his
oatrons-all which high qualities have
won for him a fine business in Middle |
:own and the surrounding country.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
Parent-Teacher Meeting

At the April meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association, which was held on
Friday last, Mrs. John B. Cleaver read
an interesting account of the ninth
annual convention of the. Delaware
Branch of National Congress of
Mothers and Parent Teachers Associa-
ton which was held in Caeser Rodney
School, April oath, at Wyoming, Del.
The following officers were elected for
the Middletown branch for the ensuing
year: Mrs. Julian H. Foard. president;
Mrs. Watson K. Belts, vice-president;
Mrs. Daniel W. Stevens. secretary; and
Mrs. Walter Beaston, treasurer.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL

Sunday, May 9th; 1920. The 5th Sun
day after Easter. (Rogation Sunday.
l. Services: 1890. Morning Prayer anc
Sermon.
/ 11.45, Sunday School session.
| 7.3O. Evening Prayer and sermon.
The Rogation Days are the Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday before Ascen-
sion. Their name signifies supplication,
and they have been kept busy by the
church as days of fasting and prayer
since the middle of the fifth century.
At that time Mamercus, Bishop Of
/ Vienne. in France, fearing that disas-
ters were about to befall his diocese,
appointed these days to be observed
! with litanies and renitence, to appease
the wrath of God, and turn aside His
judgements. The design in observing
them is to prepare US for the feast OF
the Ascension, to pray for Gods mercy
to protect US from all calamities, and
for His blessing upon the fruits of the
field.
Ascension Day, (Holy Thursday Nay
18th: There will be celebration of
the Holy Communion at 1890.
Note on the Ascension. "And it
came to pass while He blessed them,
He was parted from them, and carried
up into Heaven" st. Luke XXIV:51.
The last of our Lords dwelling on
earth had come. For forty days since
His resurrection He had fingered near,
appearing to one and another, "by the
wayside" and "as they sat at meat"
whenever He saw their sinking courage
and wavering faith, with divine comfort
He blessed them. At the appointed
time He is borne on cloud, far beyond
their longing gaze and straining their
eyes they tried to behold the CLEANS of
His glory. With joy and praise the
church celebrates this day always, for
now is our hope made sure and perfect.
The ascension of Christ is the compile
ton of his sacrifice, the consumation
of His atonement, the fulfillment of
all the promises. We know now that
our Lord has ''gone to prepare a place
for us, that where He is, thither we
might also ascend and reign with Him
in glory" And on, what manner of
lives should we lead in such an antici-
patton How should we watch, and
pray. and hope, and wait, for the day
when He shall come again and receive
us unto Himself. Let us pray that 1--WE
may also in heart and mind thither
ascend. and with Him continually |
DWELL even in this our earthly home;
so that each and all Of all may stand |
ready and waiting when the message |
comes that "the Master hath need of |
u.s."
Please remember the date for the
Parish Coal Fund offering is May 10th.
The Annual service of Old ST. Angus
line Church, on the Manor, will be held
his year on Whitsunday, May the 23d.
1t 2 30 P. M. The public is cordially in
1ited.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
.WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
Spring Meeting Held in St. Anne's
Parish THURSDAY
OVER 200 DELEGATES PRESENT

The spring meeting of the Woman's 3
Auxiliary of the Diocese of Delaware,
met in St. Anne's Parish, on Thursday,
May 9th, 200 delegates from the vari-
GUS Parishes of the Diocese being pres
ent.
There was celebration of the Holy
Communion in the Church at 1890. by
the Rt. Rev. Rogers Israel, D. u. Bis
hop of the Diocese of Erie, assisted in
the service by the Rector of the Parish
the Rev. Percy L. Donaghay, the Rev.
Thomas Getz Hill rector of St. Peters
Church, Smyrna, the Rev. Charles w.
Clash, Rector of Emmanuel Church,
Wilmington. The rectors of seven,
other parishes were present. Rev.
William J. Wilkie a former rector of
st. Anne's was in attendance.
Bishop Israel preached a most elo-
quent sermon on the work of Women
in the Church of God, taking as his
text, "She hath done what she could",
st. Mark XIV:8. Which the Bishop
said might be interpreted, "She hath
used what she had''. The oration was
a beautiful tribute to womanhood.
Rev. Edmund J. Lee, of Anking.
China made splendid address on the
Church in China, telling of its needs
and possibilities and showing wherein
the Auxiliaries through their influence
and help can further the work.
The offering of the morning service
was voted by the Auxiliary for Mr..
Lees work in China.
An afternoon session was held after
the bountiful luncheon served by the
ladies of the Parish in the New Century
Club, and reports of the years work
were read, and an address was given
by Miss Grace Lindley, the General
Secretary of the Auxiliary from New
York.
The changes suggested by the, Gen.
eral Convention which met in Detroit
were recommended and brought before
the meeting.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
Lowered prices on all hats at
the Bon-Ton Hat Shop.
MISSES DUKES & NELSON.
Street Work Progressing

Work on our improved street paving
is now progressing rapidly and if suf-
ficient material can be obtained and
weather conditions are favorable the
contractors will likely complete the lay
ing of cement during the coming week,
and when the workmen finish grading
the sides, the job will be completed.
This will be gratifying news not only
to our own people but to the travelling
public as well, as many of the side
streets where detours were made were
confusing to strangers.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
New and pretty hats for early
summer at the Bon-Ton Hat Shop.
MISSES DUKES & NELSON.
Freak Calf at Greenspring

Harry E. Austin, farmer of near
Greenspring, is the owner of calf
born two weeks ago, which has no eyes
and no tail. Many of the neighbors
have been to see the freak animal,
which is thriving an6 doing very we'll.
Mr.. Austin, who has fine herd Of Hol-
stein cattle, is seeking to raise his odd
calf and exhibit it at the Delaware
State Fair.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
Has New Duties

Charles N. McMunn, custodian of the
U. S. Quarantine Station at Reedy Is
land, has been detailed to duty as ex-
ecutive officer at the station at Marcus
Hook, Pa, and will divide his time be.
tween the town stations. Mr.. McMunn
has been at the Reedy Island station
for some years and is resident of Port
Penn.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
New Canal Bridge

Colonel P. Jervey, q. s. engineer
for the Wilmington district, expects to
forward to the Chief of Engineers in
Washington, in few days, the recon-
mendations of his Office as result of
the hearing held this week relative to
the construction of the new Delaware
railroad bridge over the Chesapeake &
Delaware canal. Colonel Jervey said
that the railroad engineers are CO. ope-
rating in every way with the govern
ment in the preparation of the plans.
The cost of the new bridge is estimated
at from $50, 900 to $500, 900, depending
upon the depth Of the pier foundations.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHuRC

ASe~~ es>s~~ ~>~SASAAS
Sunday, May 9th, 1920.
9.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
1890 A. NJ. Regular morning service
with sermon by the pastor.
7.OOP. M. Christian Endeavor and
song service. Topic: ''Cultivating
High IDEALS" Col. 3:14.
7.3O P. M. Evening service with SER
ST. PAUL's M. E CHURCH
1000 A. M. Brotherhood meeting.
1880 A. NJ. Mothers Day sermon by
the pastor. Appropriate hymns will be
sung.
200 P. M. Sunday School. Every
one is expected to wear a white flower.
GASP. NJ. Epworth League, Miss
Evelyn Crouch. leader.
7.3O P. M. Short address by the pas
tor. The Sunday School scholars will
have a few songs and speeches.
Everyone is invited to attend these
services.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
Delaware Trust Buy. Property

Mr.. Julian G. Cleaver, who recently
purchased of John Hefdmyer, Jr., the
lot and building located on the North
west corner of Main and Broad streets.
has sold this property to the Delaware
Trust Company. This is one of the
best locations in the business section of
our town and it IS the supposition of
q great many of our people that the
Delaware Trust contemplates erecting
handsome banking house on this
corner somstimsi II ths snesr future.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND co

THOSE THAT COME AND C(
Mrs. ]. E. Walls was Dover visito
We 1nesday.
| Mrs. A. Fogel spent Wednesday il
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Harry E. Culver spent severa
days this week at Wildwood, M.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. B. Messick are spend
ing sometime at Atlantic City, N. J. :.
Miss Mary Dunning, of Wilmington
spent Sunday with Miss Leone Beasten
Mrs. Harry Beasten, of Wilmington
Is the guest of relatives and friends il
town.
Mr.. Robert Short, of Georgetown
visited his daughter Mrs. J. E. Walls
this week.
Mrs. w. E. Lee. of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. S.
E. Massey.
Miss Edith M. Eliason. of Whining
ton, spent Sunday with her father MIR.
H. C. Eliason.
Misses Emma Burchard and Florence
Blome spent the weekend with friends
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. James C. Hall and Miss
Annie j. Alice spent Sunday with
friends in Dover.
Mrs. Richard L. Price, Of Wilmington,
was recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob H. Emerson.
Misses Addie and Helen Dugan and
Mr.. William Ennis. spent Sunday with
Chester, Pa, friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred W. Porter enter
tained on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kenney, of Wilmington.
Mrs. George v. Peverley has been
visiting her son Mr.. G.. Cuthbert Pew
erley at Mechanicsville, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Dugan spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wilmington at Wilmington.
Miss Louise Echenhofer, of Whining
ton, spent Sunday with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Echenhofer.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Lockwood. of |
New York City, spent the weekend
with his mother, Mrs. G. W. Lockwood.
Mrs. Samuel Price and niece little |
Miss Natalie Beasten were Monday |
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Row.
botham at Glenolden, Pa. |
The Transcript Is pleased to state
that the condition of Rev. Van P.
Northrup, who has been very ill for
several days, is much improved.
Mrs. James S. Hillman and daughter
Miss Sarah Hillman, of Hardwick,
Mass, spent several days last week
With her daughter Mrs. R. P. Hotis.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rothwell, of
New Castle, and Misses Maude and
Blanche Deakyne. Of Wilmington, were
over Sunday by the Misses
2othwell.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
Muskrat Hides $5.O5 Each

The dealers in muskrat hides have
reaped q fine harvest. At the auction
of fur held in New York, recently,
prices showed an advance of 100 per
cent. over last April. The offerings Of
these skins brought out the snappiest
bidding Of the sale to date. and top
price Of $5.6 each was paid for the
best brown pelts.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08

The last episode Of Smashing
Barriers" will be shown next FRI
day night at the Opera House.
The Let episode Of the new serial
ssThe Invisible Hand" will be shown
= thie1ate.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
<sSuffs" Win Senate II TO 6

Suffragists from all over the state
flocked to Dover Wednesday with the
hope of seeing at least progress toward
Delaware becoming the 36th and final
State to ratify the Federal amendment
giving Women the ballot. The bill was
called up in the Senate Wednesday
afternoon and carried II toe.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
See Alice Brady in "The Fear
Market" next Friday night, at the
Opera House"
Queen Esther Meeting

The regular meeting of the Queen
Esther Circle will be held at the home
Of Mrs. Arthur Evans, on Tuesday
evening, May II. Members are re-
quested to meet at the home Of Mrs. s.
J. Brockson ct z O'Clock.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
Forest Church Notes

Sunday, May 9th, 1920.
1890 A. M. Public worship with SER
mon.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
CAS- p. M. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: "Cultivating High Ideals''
Col. 3:1-4. !,
7.SO P. N. Evening service with
sermon.
Prayer meeting on wednesday syen-
ing at Z. 30 O'Clock. sPsl;
All aro yefy cordially ins1(n1 ri ~
tnu3an 0f g. = ! s.il sxSS $3
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08

Look! Douglas Fairbanks in
t'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo" 1t
the Opera Hsase, next tuesday
eyeni1s. !
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08
John Bender

Mr.. John Bender, aged 62 years,
died at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Edward Zachies, in Port Penn, Tuesday
evening. The deceased was well and
favorably known in this section and his
death which was caused from paralysis
was great shock to his numerous
friends.
The funeral services were held at the
home of his sister. Friday afternoon, at
one o'clock and interment was made in
Hickory Grove cemetery.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08

Dr.. Louis Levipson, veterinarian.
Graduate Of University Of Penn
sylvania. Middletown, Del. Bell
Phone l19. North Broad Street.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08

We are agents for Cardedge,
the florist, Of Wilmington, Del.
We guarantee right prices and sat-
i.factory delivery. Cut flowers,
potted plants, funeral designs.
Flowers, ordered in the morning,
delivered same afternoon.
JONES' PHARMACY,
Townsend, Del
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08

(C0NT1NUED ON EI0HIW RA0Rl
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-05-08

Q! picture tracts ana put them on top
Of the box" The box was opened in
the presence of heathen chief. The
first thing that met his gaze were the
little tracts and they became the means
of his salvation and the conversion of
his tribe. The little child's missionary
zeal soon filled the whole island Of
heathendom. Who therefore can meas
ure the influence of the widows mite
or of Mary's gift of the fragrant oint-
ment? The whole world is learning the
power and beauty of their devotion.
In the home at Bethany Judas was
carrying the money bag, Martha was
serving, Simon and Lazarus and the
disciples were conversing with Jesus:
things well enough for us to do, but the
deeper spirituality Of Mary excelled
these little ministries, for she poured
the treasures of her possessions upon
the brow of Jesus, amounting Him for
His burial. o, how much the act show
ed that Mary loved Him with all her
heart, while the Jews and Judas cared
little for Him, for they had betraya
and crown of thorns awaiting Him,
while Mary cheered the Lord who was
then approaching His sacrificial death.
We are to-day fulfilling the prophecy of
Jesus about Mary. by helping publish
the story of her devotional deed. So it
will be with our departed sister; her
works do follow her. Her name is Sc
cure in the annals of the church mill
tant and triumphant.
Mrs. Moore was woman of superior
mind; she appreciated the best and
truest in literature and reveled among
the great fields of Bible truth. She had
heart enlarged for spiritual affections
and blessings when / saw her last,
about three years ago. I expressed the
hope that she would become better soon
of her bodily ills. She replied with
| composure and tranquility cleaning
! upon her countenance. Eyes, shall be
(coNT1NUED ON EIoaTH PAce) f
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-11-25
FARMERS TRADE DAY SALE
AT BANKS FEED BARN
ON NOV. 20, 1920

This is your sale. Bring in your
property, don't fail to be present,
We have some good dairy cows,
horses and a quantity of furniture.
A few articles already listed.
1 good Durham cow, 1 calf, 3
months old, l team horses, years
old, VT. 1900 lbs, l sS harness, l
21a inch wagon good shape, l Bay
horse, 1900 lbs, sound, l 3-year old
Short-Horn COW, l calf weeks old,
cook stove, cabinet, buffet, good din
ing chairs, sanitary cot, library ia
Bile, a good tent, pitch forks and
shoVels, and some goods that will
be of interest to the ladies, some
good Bearless rye seed and lot of
other articles too numerous to men
ton.
Sale starts at 1 o'clock sharp.
CLANTON & CLANTON,
Auctioneers.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-11-25
EDUCATION AND FARM PROFITS

"Is education a profitable invest,
ment for man who expects to fol
low the occupation of farming?"
Not more than eighty years ago al
most anybody could farm and with
almost equal chances of success.
But little was known of the science
of agriculture, so that although some
men might wish to learn how to
make their farms more productive,
there was no fund of knowledge
from which to draw
At the present time, however, with
the agricultural colleges and expert
ment stations we'll established, there
is an immense store of information
available for the man who goes after
it. Farming has been divorced from
rule of thumb methods, from chan
ces and luck. With the new rich
lands practically all occupied, with
soil fertility declining, with cOmpe-
tition steadily increasing and with
business methods becoming more and
more important, only those men
best prepared will succeed. The
following paragraphs show clearly
that Education is an important fac
tor in this preparation:
In order to take the question or
education out of the realm of the
general and reduce it to the cold
blooded dollars and cents basis, more
than 1000 records of representative
Ohio farmers were analysed by the
Department of Rural Economics of
the Ohio State University to see # /
the education of the operator of the
farm had any effect on the profits
of that farm.
Nine hundred and twenty-eight of |
these farmers had received high |
school education or less. The aver
age labor income of these men was
1902 over and above all expenses
and five per cent on their investment.
One hundred of the men whose
farms were studied had received a
college education and the labor in
come of these men averaged s1,422.
News Letter.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-11-25
SALESMAN WANTED

We contemplate a new factory for
the manufacture of soap, toilet arti-
cles, etc. We desire the services of
one wholesale salesman and a few
house to house advertising men. Me
chanics Joy now ready for market.
Write, Box 1922, Payette. IL.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-11-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION OF
TIME APPOINTED FOR PROV
ING WILL, Etc.

In the Probate Court of Payette
County, State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate of Carl
p. Jacobsen, Deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said Court
made on the goth day of. November,
1920, notice is hereby given that
Wednesday the 18th day of Deem
Der, 1920, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. of said
day, at the Court Room of said Court
at the Court House in the City of
Payette, County of Payette, has
been appointed as the time and place
for proving the Will of said Carl P
Jacobsen, deceased, and for hearing
the application of Bird L. Jacobsen,
for the issuance to her of letters
Testamentary when and xheSa 49,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-11-25
contest the same.
contest the same.
Dated November goth, 1920
(SEAL)
MARTIN o. LUTHER, Clerk.
Nov. 25-Dec. 9th, 1920.
THE NEW MAUD MIJILER

Maud Muller, one November day
Rose and raked the leaves away;
Baked batch of pumpkin pies,
Set a pan of bread TO rise,
Made the beds and swept the house.
Killed bold marauding mouse,
Hung the curtains out to air,
Shook the rugs and comhed her hair,
Powdered up her pretty nose,
Donned her new and nifty clothes,
Seized her beaded bag so fine.
Priced at nineteen forty-nine.
Cranked Old Lizzie, took a ride,
Reached the polls and tripped inside,
And voted the straight Republican
ticket from Warren G. Harding -flay'-v.
Isysrry.. want in ibs Il PsSTT. $40 =
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-11-25

Mrs. Adelia Davis died on the
morning of the 23rd, in the Holy
Rosary Hospital, Ontario, after a
short illness from pneumonia. Mrs.
VanDerKar, a daughter and two sons
live here but funeral arrangements
will not be made until distant rela-
tives are heard from.