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Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
Automobile Accident

A serious automobile accident oc'
Cured at Heller's corner, in Odessa,
last Sunday evening at five O'Clock,
when the Dodge sedan automobile,
owned by Mr.. Jefferson b. Foard, and
driven by Edward Benson, his colored
chauffeur, turned turtle, throwing Ben
sons wife, himself, and two other oc-
cupants violently to the ground. In the
crash, Benson's wife was injured and
she was later taken to the Delaware
hospital for treatment. The other oc-
cupants were badly bruised and shaken
up. The car which was comparatively
new, was badly damaged.
On Monday Benson was arrested and
taken before Squire Stevens, who
placed fine on him of $129 for driving
an automobile while under the influence
of liquor. Benson plead guilty and was
released after his fine had been paid.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
Will Burn Corn as Fuel

Millions of bushels of corn will be
burned as fuel this winter on farms in
the Middle West according to Chicago
grain experts. Prospects are that
farmers in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
will realize not more than 25 cents a
bushel for this years corn crop. At 25
cents bushel, It it's cheaper to burn corn
than coal delivered 10 farms at present
high prices. The farmer is getting
onlv about half as much for his corn as
the Chicago grain market price. This
is due to high freight rates. Mean
while due largely to high freight rates,
the farmer in the Middle West has to
pay two or three times as much for his
coal as is charged at the eastern mines.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Efforts are being made by the Ma
tional Fire Protection Association, ana
other organizations, to secure general
observance of Fire Prevention Week
October to 10Y with appropriate pub
licity and meetings in schools, churches
and other public places. During this
week the necessity for preventing hres
should be so Well impressed on the pub
lie mind, that it will have lasting ef-
feet throughout the entire year.
This occasion would seem an excellent
opportunity for the schools to take cog
nizance of the fire loss in America
$4,000 lives and $500. 600 worth OF
property yearly by assisting in this
general effort to educate the public IN
fire prevention methods.
You will receive direct copy OF Sug-
gestions for the Observance OF Fire
Prevention Week, which should furnish
such a variety of hints that every
school can do some worth while work
along this line. 1t is not necessary to
remind anyone of the possibilities OF
making this work serve to motlvate
classwork and Individual projects in
English, oral and written, Civics, Draw
ing, and possibly IN other school work
as we'll.
This work is one which merits more
attention from Americans, as group.
owing to our prodigal wastefulness ex-
hibited towards most of our natural re-
sources. Every year we burn enough
in money valuation, to put 300 high
schools, each costing million dollars,
in the United States. Any effort spent
il, educating the school children or the
community as whole will be well
spent. This educational effort is classi-
fled under those ulilitarian activities
and branches of knowledge which we
generally omit entirely, and which Her
bert Spencer declared should come first.
For the benefit of the State, am
asking that each Superintendent and
Principal make report to this office
directly after October 10, stating what
his school did to emphasize fire preven-
ton, and recommending those means
which proved most effective.
Very truly yours.
H. V. HOLLOWAY,
State Supt. of Public Instruction.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
WHATYOU MAYBREW
Government Issues Statement Of
Restrictions on "Brew"
MAY MAKE FRUIT JUICE

To end all confusion as to what KIND
of houor could be brewed at home, the
Internal Revenue Bureau has issued q
abatement. 1t was inspired largely by
the reports that the law permitted the
manufacture in any home of 200 gallons
of wine a year. The bureaus state
ment reads:
Misunderstanding fruit juice can be
made in the home. Intoxicating wlne'
home brew and distilled spirits may not
be made. Two hundred gallons OF non
intoxicating fruit juice may be manu-
featured tax free by the head OF a fam
ily by registering with the Collector OF
Internal Revenue. This tax exemption
proyision has been the source OF confu-
sion. The effect of this is not to allow
the manufacture of 200 gallons OF in
toxi .ating wine free from the restrlc-
tions of the National Prohibition act.
but merely to allow the manufacture OF
200 gallons of NOTWITHSTANDING 1rult
Juices free of tax.
Under the revenue act of 1913 fruit
iuices, other than apple cider, contain
inp one.halt of / per cent. or more OF
alcohol bv volume are taxed as vine.
The same act exempts from tax 2OO
Gallons of wine per annum, manufac'
tured by the head Of family, provided
he registers with the Collector OF In
ternal Revenue for the district in the
manner indicated by Treasury decision
2765. but no exemption from tax is al
lowed unless the producer is so regis
tered with the Collector OF Internal
Revenue, and permit is not issued oy
this Office or any officer of the Govern
ment for the purpose. none being re-
quired.
1t is apparently this tax-exempt'ne
provision which has been the principa
source of the confusion which has
arisen. 1t has seemingly been sup
posed that the effect of the provision II
to allow the production of 200 gallons Of
intoxicating wine for use IN the nome
free from the restrictions imposed by
the National Prohibition act. The pro
vision has no such effect. 1t relates tt
taxation solely, and does not affect tn
restrictions imposed by the Nationa
Prohibition act.
"Under the provisions of the latte
act the 200 gallons of fruit juice which
may be produced without payment O
tax must, like any further quantlt!
produced for home use without per
nit be non Intoxicating. There is NJ
legislative provision anywhere for man
ufacturing either intoxicating wine
cereal beverages, so-called home brew
or distilled spirits in the home, or else
where for beverage purposes.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
Filling Different Pulpits

E. H. Derrickson, residing at Odessa,
who retired from the Passionate at the
last session of the Wilmington Confer
ence, acted as pastor Of Townsend
during August in the absence of Rev.
G. P. Jones. On the 25th he held
forth at Sudlersville and Barclay in the
absence Of Rev. DIR, Pilchard, retire ed
minister who is supplying Sudlersville
charge. DR.. Louis Corkran a retired
minister living at Sudlersville is supply
ing at Salem and Bursville, near Gen.
treville, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
TWO FARM HOMES ROBBED

While Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cromp-
ton and family, who reside on farm
at Clayton's corner, were in Middle
town. shopping last Saturday evening
thieves entered their residence by
breaking the lock of the dining-room
door and thoroughly ransacked the
house. Their plunder consisted OF
silverware, jewelry, one revolver, a
shot gun, shoes, clothing, etc. They
took away so many small articles that
it is hard to place an estimate on them,
but it is safe to say that their value
would exceed $780, Mr.. and Mrs.
Crompton left home 1t 7.3O. and re-
turned about 10 o'clock. The thieves
were evidently in the house when they
returned, as several other articles were
found tied up in a bedspread ready to
be removed, but in their hasty retreat
they failed.to notice this bundle.
On the same night the dwelling of
Mr.. Howard Buckworth, who resides
near Chesapeake City, was entered and
robbed. At the Buckworth home
clothing, bed clothing and other valu-
able articles were taken. In fact they
stripped the house of wearing apparel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buckworth were away
when the robbery occurred, and there
is no clue as to the identity of the
thieves.
The robbing of farm homes has be-
come a common occurrance in this Sec
tion, as several robberies have been re-
ported during the past few weeks. 1t
is great pity that someone has not
captured one or more of these thieving
gangs, thus putting an end to this petty
thieving.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
BETHESDA CHURCH NOTES
Sunday, October I'd, 1921.

sunday, OcCODer "a, 1S1l.
$50 A. M. The Sunday morning de-
votional meeting of the Brotherhood
will be in charge of Brother Martin B.
Burris. This being the first Sunday of
the month, the Ladies are very cordially
invited to attend this service.
1890 A. NJ. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
11.45 A. NJ. Sunday School, with
orally Day" exercises. All members
of the Sunday School are expected to
be in their places. A special invitation
is extended to our friends and the
parents of the children to be present
with US. 1t will do you good to spend
an hour with the children.
7.3OP. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.3O o'clock.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Official Board will be held on Friday
evening. October 7th, at 7.3O o'clock.
Tell your neighbors and friends about
the Tooth anniversary services of Bethes-
da Church and invite them to be pres
ent with you at every service. When
does it begin? Sunday, October 10th.
The Membership, Official Board and
Pastor will be glad to see you at all OF
these services.
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies will meet on Mon
day evening, at the parsonage. A full
attendance is desired. The Woman
Home Missionary Society will hold
Bake" on Saturday, October 18th.
Place will be announced next week.
There will be homemade cakes. pies,
bread and biscuit for sale.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
Ennis is-Kumpel Wedding

Mr.. William T. Ennis, son Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Ennis, and Miss Helen Kum-
pei, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Kumrel, of Odessa, were quietly
married at Elkton M. E. Parsonage,
Monday evening. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. G T. Anderson,
pastor of Elkton M. f.. Church.
Mr., and Mrs Ennis will reside in
Odessa, where the groom is engaged in
the automobile business.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
See 'Earthbound' at the movies
Thursday evening.
Boy Scouts For Middletown

The following boys have signified
their intention Of joining troop of
Boy Scouts which is being organized in
Middletown under the supervision of
the Rev. John Townley, pastor of
Forest Presbyterian Church: Burton P.
Williams, Charles H. Howell, Julian
King, Joseph G. Beasten. Robert w.
Gabriel, Lewis S. Stewart, Richard
Winfield Belts. Henry B. Chamber
laine, James H. Thornton, John Roland
Heldmyer, John Vcshell, Henry D..
Howell. William Hamburg and John
Henry Knots.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
See "Chickens,' - featuring Doug
las MacLean at the Opera House,
Tuesday evening.
After Illegal Duck Hunters

1t is reported that many gunners are
shooting ducks along the delaware Bay
marshes in violation of the Federal and
State game laws. This has been called
to the attention of the State authori-
ties and this week Chief Game Warden
Dillihay is making a tour of the bay
shnre in the hope of catching those who
are shooting game out of season. Many
ducks come to Delaware marshes at
this season to hatch out the young and
eyery effort is being made to protect
them.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
Community Meeting

The Community Club, Of Glasgow,
resumed its meetings last Thursday
evening, after the summer vacation.
The business meeting was presided over
by the president Mrs. Dunn, after
which ice cream, home made cake and
candy were sold. The proceeds added to
the amount already in the treasury will
be sufficient to purchase sanitary
water cooler, and playground equipment
for the Glasgow school.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
In Memoriam

In lovely remembrance of our dear
brother, Harry T. Conard, who passed
away, October 5th, 1918.
Just three years ago to-day,
Our hearts as sad as ever,
We mourn the loss of our dear brother,
That death from did part.
Dearest brother, how we miss you.
These three years that has rolled by,
But we hope to find you waiting,
In your home up in the sky.
Fondly remembered by
BROTHER AND SISTER.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
County Finances

County Treasurer w. S. Burris re.
ported to the Levy Court, Tuesday, the
following county balances: New Castle,
$73, ,634 88; miscellaneous roads account,
$10.35; Christiana, $2,84524; Mill
Creek, 81, 1000; White Clay Creek,
$555. Is; Pencader, 1886. Sc; New Castle,
$37. 10; Red Lion, 1915. lS; St. Georges,
$711741; Appoquinimink, $43. 79; Black
bird, 1882; Brandywine, $5,681.61.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
HAPPENINGS
Manv Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

lin l0lO ANU NEANOA OANAS
Apples are being sold in the local
market at 81. 90 and $1.25 per basket.
Some of our farmers are husking
their corn crop, and are receiving
large yield.
The late potato crop in this section is
looking fine. and growers are antlci-
pating large crop.
The attention of our readers is called
to the new ad. of Miller D. Reed which
appears in this issue of The Transcript.
University of Delaware Football
team opened the season Saturday with
the University of Pennsylvania and
were swamped 20 too.
The ladies of the Mite and Missionary
Societies of Forest Presbyterian Church
will hold Bake, to-day, in the vacant
room in the Opera House building.
Mr.. A. Lee Orrell, who was awarded
the contract for resurfacing the stone
roads of New Castle County, with tar
and stone chips, will complete his con-
tract in few days.
The annual convention of the Cecil
County Sunday School Association will
be held in Cecilton NJ. E. Church on
Wednesday. October IL, with morning,
afternoon and evening sessions.
Ex-Sheriff Grassland LETT at the
Transcript office this week mammoth
squash, measuring feet 6 inches in
length. The Sheriff has grown several
of this variety in his garden this season
and pronounces them fine for table use.
The Presbytery of New Castle will
hold it's lO8th stated meeting in Zion
presby yterian Church, near North East,
Md, October 8 and 4. 1t is probable
the vacancy in the pastorate of the
Elkton Presbyterian Church, caused by
the removal of Rev. John McElmoyle,
Will De considered.
Revival services will be held every
evening next week, at Bethel M. E.
Church, starting Sunday evening, Oc-
tober 2. Preaching by the Pastor.
Rev. o. L. Martin, at 7.3O o'clock.
Monday and Tuesday evenings, October
3 and 4, Rev. DR.. Frank Herson, of
| Newark, Del, will preach.
Remarkable cooperation has been
shown by automobile owners in filing
ownership papers with Secretary OF
State Benson, as required by new law,
according to figures which have just
been made public by the office Of Cen
eral Benson There are 20, 800 owners
of automobiles in the State, all told,
and of these, approximately 20, 900 have
filed titles.
William E. Smith, of Kirkwood,
while returning home in his automobile
from Wilmington after purchasing q
load of groceries for his store, was in g
collision with market wagon. on State
road, upsetting his car and iniicting Sc
we're cuts about the face and hands anc
severe bruises about the body. The
driver of the wagon was uninjured
Attention was given by DIR. w. w
Ellis after he had been taken home by
!. Alfred Davidson.
At the recent Convention of tn
Delaware physicians at Rehoboth, DR.
Richard R. Spshr as the representative
of our local medicos, read an able pape
written by himself as to the human sid
of medicine and by DR.. Louis Levinson
Veterinarian, as to the animal side
The paper was entitled 1.-The Veteri
marian and his relation to prophylacti
human medicine" and was we'll re
, ceived. The doctors were highly com
plimented Upon their thesis.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
Odessa Church Notes
nRAwYERs PRESBYTERIAN CHURC

DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Those who missed hearing Rev. W.
Little, D. D., of Atlantic City, preach
a. nrawvers PRESBYTERIAN Church, last
Sunday will have an opportunity to
rectify their mistake, Sunday evening,
October I'd, at 7.3O o'clock. Come and
show your appreciation of good SER
mon so that if possible Doctor Little
may be induced to assume permanent
charge of this church.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01

Meetings: The regular monthly meet
ing of the Womans' Auxiliary will meet
at the Rectory on Friday afternoon,
October 7th, at 2.30. As this is the
opening Getting of the Auxiliary every
member is urged to be present, as plans
will be made to attend the Fall meet
ing of the Diocesan Branch of the
Auxiliary on October 18th, at St.
Peters Church, Smyrna. The speaker
on this occasion will be q missionary
from Liberia.
The Glorious of the Diocese will meet
at Trinity Parish House, on Tuesday,
October 4th, and plans will be discussed
for the coming meeting of the Synod Of
the Province of Washington, which
will meet in Wilmington, November
l5th-17th. Also, the Bishop plans to
bring before the meeting the coming
Nation Wide Campaign canvas.
Through the kindness Of one of our
parishioners, a Notice Board, giving
the hours of the service, has been
placed on the church wall. We take
| this opportunity Of thanking the donor
| for the same.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01

Opening Of Fall and Winter Mil
linery Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, Of this week at
MISS FRANKIE R. NELSON'S.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01

Dorothy Cish in "The Ghost in
The Garrett" at the Opera House
Monday evening.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01

Start the new serial "Hurricane
Hutch" at the movies Friday even
ing.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01

Foger. Store closes Monday on
account Of Jewish Holiday.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-01
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL

EPISCOPAL
Sunday, October I'd. 1921. The 18th
Sunday after Trinity.
1890. Sermon and Holy Communion.
11.45. Sunday School.
7.3O. Evening prayer and sermon.
CALENDAR FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER
Oct. I'd. 10Th Sunday after Trinity.
" 9th. 10th ''
" 18th. 21st %
" 18th. St. Luke, the Evangelist.
i" 23d. 22d Sunday after Trinity.
28th. S. S. Simon and Jude.
d" 3Oth. 23d Sunday after Trinity.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-07
CRYSTAL HILL SPARKS.

Mir. and Mrs. Fade Looney are the proud parents of twin boys.
 Mir and Mrs. Cook made a business trip to Board Camp Saturday.
 Miss Birdie Roberson and brother, Scott, are suffering from the measles. Pressly Hilton of Oak Hill was a visitor at the J B. Hendricks home Sunday.
 A number of folks from Oak Hill spent Thursday night on the Ouachita near this place.
 Mir. and Mrs. Calvin Patrick of this place spent Sunday with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Rex Watkins.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roy Linn spent Sun day with Mrs. Linn's parents, MT. and Mrs. J. R. Ellison, at Board Camp.
 Mrs. A. N. Mitchell and three chil- dren spent Saturday and Sunday with her son, David, and family, of Oak Hill. aL
 TLere was a large crowd attended Sunday school at this place Sunday afternoon. But yet we want to see more interest taken in the singing next Sunday
 It was sad news to hear of the death MT. and Mrs. Sam Hall for this community. Mir. and Mrs. Hall were residents of this place before going to Oklahoma.
 Everybody remember singing at the Horace Stewman home next Saturday night. We will have more books to sing in by Saturday night. So come and bring someone with you,
 Brown Eyes.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-07

Bro. Bedding preached at this place Sunday.
 Miss Gertrude Outright of Mena spent Sunday with home folks.
 Dr. Webb and wife and Mrs. Fox and little daughter autoed to Mena Saturday.
 C. R. Outright and son, Willis, ar rived home Friday from a trip to Scott county.
 MT. and Mrs. Olin Turner of Old Potter spent Sunday at the home of Odes Turner.
 Mrs. c. R. Outright spent Satur- day afternoon with her friend. Mrs. Ben Owens, of Potter
 Mrs. Travis Hunsaker returned to her home at Potter Sunday having spent last week with her daughter Mrs. Ovie Turner.
 T.. L. Hollowell arrived home Mon day from Bartlesville, Ok. His daughter Mrs. Play Fullerton, ac- companied him home.
 Mrs. Isaac Saurbaugh won champ lonship at the spelling match at Free dom Saturday night. These weekly spelling matches at this place have now been carried on for one year and have been an inspiration to study as well as contributing to the enter tainment and social life of both young and old in the community.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-07
ACORN CUPS.

Granada Riddle came out from Mena Saturday for visit at George Car mons.
 Rev. Rowe was unable to fill his Appointment Sunday. There was Sun day school as usual
 Some of our young folks attended a party at the home of Roy and Kath- leen Snyder Friday night. A birthday party was enjoyed at the Garland home Monday night in honor of Lorena's birthday. School friends of Davis Henson were pleased with a visit from the soldier boy at school Monday.
 Miss Toka Hale went to Horatio Sunday to visit friends and have a share in the berry picking operations.
 School closes Friday in the Inter- mediate and Primary rooms. Miss TroxelPs room will render short program.
 J. w. Hancock went to Fort Smith W Wednesday and began work imme- diately at his trade of painter and decorator.
 Miss Tucker suffered for few days UALll aiA iAlCCblQn III AASA AA6NA caused by the prick of needle. Miss Lottie Golden substituted in room Friday.
 Mrs. Austin, home demonstration agent of Mena, has arranged to meet her club girls on Thursday afternoon April 2, at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Montier. A demonstration in salad making will be given and future plans discussed.
 The Farmers Club meeting Satur- day night was well attended and g short program enjoyed. It was con siderable of disappointment that Mr. Broyles and Mrs. Austin did not arrive, on account of lights that failed. o, those carsl
 The pupils and teacher of the in | termediate room enjoyed a tacky party Saturday afternoon A merry time was had over some of the cos tunes. Tony Hale and Roy Stevens were the prize characters and re ceived extra sticks of candy. Mrs. Austin and daughter of Mems spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs E. F. Barron, giving her helpful sug gestions as to best plans for setting up her new canning outfit. Miss Aus tin carried home with her some baby chicks which at last reports were do ing nicely.
 Monday was dipping day and thu cattle were 10th to leave their favor l ite haunts on the mountains, where 1 the choicest grass grows. But they must surely feel better after theil bath and the men and boys have tha satisfied feeling which comes of { work thoroly done.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-07
CoRINTH coAxEs.

Mr. and Mrs. Jorn White are the proud parents of big boy
 Paul Stockton returned from Cove Sunday morning, bringing with him their Ford car.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. J. Earhart f this place were visiting Thursday at the Carroll home west of Mena.
 Gaylord Wright, who has been on the sick list for the past several days, is reported to be improving.
 Joe Blackwell and Jim Brown of Yocana spent Friday night here, at the home of Mir. and Mrs Noah Quinn.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jim Rose of Cove spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Roy Stockton.
 Several of the youngsters from this place attended singing at the home of Mir and Mrs. Sampson Harris of Ink Sunday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Enoch Embry of Owens Chapel visited from Saturday until Monday with Mir. and Mrs. G. w. Wiles and family here.
 hcHtCttlbCi HCAI 0AiRuAJ 10 oAo' Glaze's regular preaching day at the Nazarene church. Both Sunday schools are progressing nicely.
 Ross Wright of Hatfield, who has been spending the past few days here with his uncle, R. H. Stockton, and family, returned home Friday.
 Mr and Mrs. Ira Eddleman and family of Ink and Mrs. G. w. Wiles of this place were visiting Monday afternoon in the Owens Chapel com munity
 The Clover Leaf Community Club held meeting at this place Satur- day night. As this was not the regu- lar meeting night the crowd was not very large. Nevertheless the meet ing was success and several inn portant farm questions were dis cused. The next meeting will be on Tuesday night of April 19. 4 number of Corinth young men composed fishing party on the river Saturday night. Among them were Messrs. Gordon Cannon, Carlos Hig- ginbottom, Sidney Mcbride, Winner Earhart, K. Mcbride, Barn Goodrich | and Harvey Cannon The boys took with them provisions for the night and were compelled to miss an ex- cellent club meeting but they report good time and wonderful catch ! Gordon Cannon wears the blue ribbon for catching the only fish which was an eel, the exact weight which was not given.