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Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
New Omnibus Arrives

The Delaware Rapid Transit have
received the shipment of their new rs
passenger White omnibus which will
be put in operation on Wednesday. Dec
ember 2lst, 1921.
This omnibus was designed according
to the direction of Messrs. White and
Ector. who are trying to give this sec
ton the same comfort and service that
omnibuses have been giving in the
West for years.
The body, made by the J. G. Brill Car
Co., has cross cain covered seats, with
full drop windows, sun shades, buzzers,
latest heating device, and practically
everything, the last word in omnibus
construction. One grea: feature, the
inside roof is white enameled afford
ing one to read newspaper at night
without that continuous eye strain. An
other is, sometimes in buses with heat
there is closeness. but this has been
overcome with automatic ventiator.
This body is mounted on a two ton
pneumatic tried White chassis. This
new addition will carry standard color
adopted by the Company. The chassis
will be cream, the windows cream and
the body a rich Holland blue.
Messrs. White and Ector feel very much
elated over this omnibus as it goes to
show their PATRONS that they are at all
times trying to live up to their slogan
Courtesy-S
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
ODESSA

Mr.. Harvey Davis was in Smyrna
last week.
Miss Mary Craig has returned home
from visit in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Emma Regener was recent
visitor OF friends. near State Road.
Mr.. and "rs. Thomas w. Cam have
been visiting relatives at Port Penn.
Mr.. Lester CIeaver, Of near Miidle-
town, spent Sunday with Mr.. Alvin B..
Rose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Wallace and Mrs.
Jacob MuenIberger, were Wilmington
visitors last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbs, of hear Taylor )
Bridge, spent last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Smith
Mrs. Lillian Craig and son, Robert,
have been guests of her mother, Mrs.
Martha andrews, in Chester, Pa.
William Smith, the 1O-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith fell from u
bicycle last week, and broke his arm.
While the family of Joseph G. Brown
We're at church last Thursday evening
thieves entered their home and stole
jewelry, silverware and other valuable
articles.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Queen Esther Meeting

The December meeting of the Queer
Esther Circle was held at the home OF
the president Mrs. S. J. Brockson
Tuesday evening. The members packec
the Christmas box, which is sent each
year to Rebecca McCloskey Home,
Boaz, Ala, and it contained many use.
full and beautiful gifts for the children
at the home. 1t was valued at over
$100. After all the business had been
transacted, refreshments were served
by the committee.
Those present were: Mrs. S. J..
Brockson, Mrs. ID w Stevens, Mrs.
Harry E. Culver, Mrs. J. Carson Segel-
ken. Mrs. Elwood l. Banning, Mrs. w.
T. Pearce, Jr., Mrs. Harry L. Daniels;
Misses Anna Denny, Mary Melvin, Lena
Weber, Marian Pinder. Catherine and
Virginia Hopkins. Harriet Black, Edna
Armstrong. Hilda Money. Edna Wise,
Sarah and Helen Hates, Pauline Wiley,
Margaret Manlove, Mary Hynson, Ada
Scott, Ruby and Alma Whitlock, Esther
Brynes and Mary Culver, Catherine
Conley.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
New Farm Agency

John L.. Jacobs, the successful repre-
sentative of the E: A. Strout Farm
Agency, at Dover, Delaware, and David
E Peters, who for several years repre-
sented the same realty concern at
Berlin, Maryland, have formed COM
bination and will put forth their best
efforts for the benefit of the land-seek-
er as well as those VIII have farms to
sell. Mr.. Peters has just received his
appointment from the Strout Company,
as their representativefGr New Castle
county and adjoining territory. He will
open up their Office in Middletown,
Delaware, next week. Mr.. Jacobs will
continue his agency point at Dover.
The two Strout representatives will
capitulate for the best interest of all
parties. If you have farm for sale in
either county drop card to the Z gency
nearest to your property, and you will
receive prompt service.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
HEINOLD-KOHL WEDDING

At six o'clock on Wednesday evening
| December 18th, a very charming wed
| ding was solemnized at the home of Mr.
! and Mrs. Victor C. Kohl, near town,
| when their daughter Florence c., be.
| came the bride of Mr.. Calvin Frederick
Heinold, son of Mrs. Cora Heinold, of
Blackblrd. The bridal party entered
the parIor to the strains of the "Bridal
Chorus" from Lohengrin, played by
Mrs. Herbert d. Smith, of West Ches-
ter. Pa, a sister of the groom, and
they were married before an arch of
evergreens.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Josephine Kohl, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, as maid of honor and the groom by
his brother, MIR. Ralph Heinold, of Will
mington, as best man. Mr. Victor C..
Kohl gave his daughter in marriage.
The bride was beautifully attired in
midnight blue canton crepe, trimmed in
bronze beads and lied bouquet of
red rose buds mixed with Stevia and
maiden hair fern. The maid of honor
was dressed in black brocade satin, and
carried bouquet of pink carnations,
Stevia and fern. Rev. Percy l.. Dona-
ghay, Rector Of ST.. Anne's Church,
Ofhclated.
At seven o'clock to the strains of
march played by Miss Frances Kohl,
the guests formed in procession and
were led by the bride and groom to the
dining-room where turkey dinner was
served. After a short wedding trip,
the young couple will reside in their
new home at Blackbird.
Among the guests present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert D. Smith, of West
Chester, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E.
Warner. of Wilmington; Mrs Cora
Heinold and son George, of Backbird,
another son. Mr.. Ralph Heinold, of Will
mington; Mr.. and Mrs. Victor C. Kohl,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kohl. Miss
Frances Kohl, Victor C. Kohl, Jr.,
Walter Kohl, the Rev. +. L. Donaghay,
of Middletown; Miss Emma Kohl, of
New York City, and Miss Josephine
Kohl, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
INCOME TAX CHANGES
Statement by Internal Revenue
Collector Graham
IN EFFECT DECEMBER 18TH

| The following statement is issued bv
the Collector of Internal Revenue. n
L. Graham of the District of Delaware.
important changes in income tax
procedure, directed by Commissioner
David H. Blair, are embodied in q
treasury Decision effective December
To-, which provides for the prompt
adjustment of claims for refund and
abatement of Federal taxes Hereto
lore Wnen an overassessment or over
payment was disclosed by the audit of
an income tax return, the TAXPAYER
was invited to file claim for the abate-
ment OF the overassessment or the
tne refund OF the overpayment. When
received the claim was registered and
lled away until reached in due course
Tor consideration. Because of the large
number OF such claims filed, delav ir
adjustment necessarily resulted.
After December 18th, taxpayers will
not be adviced of their privilege of
flllng claim for the refund of taxes
Which have been paid in excess of
amounts legally due, but instead will
received certificate of overassessment
and a check in correction of the, error.
or II an assessment is outstanding
against the taxpayer for income or
excess profits tax, the overpavment
will be applied as a credit against the
assessment, and the balance Immediate
ly refunded. This will be of distinct
financial advantage to both the taxpay-
er and the Government. 1t will do
away with the necessity for the tax
payer filing claim for refund, and
will greatly reduce the amount of work
to be done by the Bureau in the adjust
ment of claims.
Taxpayers may continue to file claims
for abatement and refund, but it is ex-
pected that the number of such claims
hled each month will be greatly re-
duced. Efforts are being made by the
Bureau to adjust within six months, all
claims now pending and thereafter to
keep the work current. The Revenue
Act of 1921 provides that under certain
conditions interest shall be paid upon
claims from the date of the payment of
the tax to the date of the allowance of
The claim. The new procedure should
greatly reduce the amount of interest
which the Government must of neces-
'lty pay upon claims for refund.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Boy Burned To Death

James Handy, colored, aged four
years, son of John 7 Handy, a Black
bird hundred farmer, was burned to
death last Friday afternoon. While
trying to build fire in the kitchen
stove he upset can of coal oil. He
had been left at home with some other
children while his parents had gone to
Smvrna to 90 shopping. All the
children save James sister left the
house. 1t is supposed the children
were cold, as the fire had become low
and that they tried to start it anew.
Then it is supposed the can of oil upset
and started the flames that enveloped
them both.
When the father returned home he
found his son on the floor burned badly
and unconscious. The little girl was
burned about her body and the house
was on fire. After putting out the fire
the father summoned physician, but
the boy lived but short time. AL
though the girls condition is serious it
is said she has chance for her life.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
"The Deaeon's Second Wife"

The Middletown High School will
present 'The Deacon's Second Wife,"
a comedy in three acts, at the Middle
town Opera House, Wednesday night,
December 81.
This is an all-star comedy. The
setting is a farm home filled with sum-
mer boarders of varied types from the
city. Kitty, college girl, is most
clever in her role as the Deacon's
Second Wife.
If you desire to witness play, both
entertaining and interesting from be-
ginning to end, made more interesting
because it is presented by our own
high school people. be present Wednes-
day night. Admission. Adults, Audi
torium, 55c. Balcony, 39c. Children,
Csc anywhere. Benefit of the School.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Postoffice Christmas Rush

With Christmas but few days off
the local authorities are laying their
preliminary plans to handle the usual
annual rush. The parcel post increases
every year and there is an avalanche of
packages independent of the regula,
postal matter, which includes thousands
of Christmas cards.
1--WE are anticipating the usual
Christmas rush." said Postmaster
Brockson, land will make the usual
arrangements. Postmaster Brockson
is also, by direction of the United
States Postal Department, circulating
some additional suggestions to the
usual ones Of mail Xmas packages
early, marked don't open until Xmas,
and notices are being posted.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items OF
the Past Week
in THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

Better get busy, or old Sandy Claws'l
git yer.
| The "Bake" sale of the ladies of the
| Methodist Church netted them $50, 90.
Miss Frances Howard has resigned as
a member of the faculty of the Ches
tertown High School,
Delaware City Town Council has un.
der way an ordnance restricting bill.
boards within the city limits.
Large catches of muskrats are al.
ready being made along the Delaware
promised.
James T. Shallcross, Real Estate
Broker, has sold the Freeman house or
South Broad street to Mrs Laura B.
johnson, of Colt, Md.
The Southern Transportation Com.
pany, which operates barge building
and repair plant at Chesapeake City,
Md, has doubled the size of its work
ing force.
Mrs. Daniel Thompson, wife of State
Auditor Thompson, of Newark, was
stricken with paralysis while attending
card party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Curtis Tuesday night.
Owing to the fact that majority of
the chickens of the farmers are passing
through the moulting period the price
of eggs within the past three weeks
have advanced from Csc to Zoe per
dozen.
! Citizens of Sussex county, in view of
the many recent automobile mishaps,
which have resulted in four deaths and
81 injured, have petitioned the State
Highway Commission for three resident
motor police.
The New Castle church singers, who
for ten years have been singing carols
Christmas Eve, will have an added
feature this year. Each singer will
carry a basket of christmas cheer to
deposit at the homes of needy persons
A social organization to he known as
the Elite Club, composed Of young men
of Delaware City, was perfected Mon
day evening by the election of Frank
0. Moore, president and treasurer;
George D. Holiday, vice president;
Ralph Mulligan, corresponding secre-
tary, and John H. Larkey, recording
secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Current Reduced

The price of electric current in Dover
was reduced from fifteen cents to ten
cents per kilowatt by Town Council at
its regular monthly meeting last week.
The minimum rate of 81. so per month
was left unchanged. 1t was also decid-
ed to- reduce the sliding scale prices for
motors in proportion to the reduction
for Illuminating purposes.
The reduction in the current prices
was effective on December first and
was made possible through the installa-
ton of the new equipment recently
made at the plant. The chief engineer
estimates that through the use of this
new equipment, the plant will save five
hundred tons of coal per year.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Youth Loses Forearm

While cunning last week, Claude
Ross, aged 18 years, son of Wardell
Ross, of Chesapeake City, stopped at
the house of George Payne. near that
town. He rested his gun against the
porch and when he picked it up caught
hold OF the muzzle. One of the ham
mers struck against the porch, firing a
shell, the load mangling his RIGHT fore
arm. He was treated at Union Hos
pital, where DR.. H. A. Cantwell deemed
amputation below the elbow necessary.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Judge Heisel Improves

Judge T. Bayard Heisel of near Della
ware City who has heen confined to his
home for the past five weeks, suffering
with heart trouble. is showing improve
ment. For three days Friday. Satur-
day and Sunday, his condition was
critical. A change for the better was
noted in his condition early Monday
morning. Judge Heisel hiss had Sc veral
similar attacks but this illness has been
more severe and of longer duration
/ than any previous attack.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Select your Xmas Neckwear
now! Our assortment is excep-
tionally fine. Soc to $l.5O.
CLEAVER & PLEASANTON.
Hog Weighed 698 Pounds !,

Mr.. J. O. Clark, of Summit Bri age,
seems to have the largest dressed hog
we have heard of in this ne:ghborhQod,
tipping the scales at 698 pouDds. slr.
Clark killed Is hogs which dressed
5,O70 pounds, averaging 338 pounds
each. After disposing of one 800 lb.
hog. he realized ~ fifty pound cans of
lard from the otner IA. Beat it If you
can.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Standard Bearers Meeting

The Standard Bearers of Bethesda
Church met on Monday evening at the
home of Margaret Tyler. After the
usual business. Christmas program
was we'll rendered. Refreshments were
served by the committee, Helen Four
acre. Margaret Denny, Winfield Belts
and Raymond Duhadaway.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Nothing is more appropriate for
Xmas gifts than cut glass. Call
and see our complete assortment.
MASSEY'S JEWtLRY STORE.
Will Probated

The will of Joseph C. Naudain, Ris-
ing Sun, has been filed for probate il
the office of the Register of Wills for
Cecil county. Md. The estate. composed
ct at ff1 f1om nnd to p0?sa'y s ysqsa To s
widow, Mrs. Emma Naudain, is be-
queathed $40, 900 in trust, the interest
to be paid to her during her lifetime.
If she marries this amount is to be
reduced to 5000. The residue of the
estate is left to Miss Laura E. Willis,
niece. of this town; Merit N. Willis
and Horatio N. Willis, nephews, the
last two being executors.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Red Cross Notes

The Red Cross Branch, of Odessa,
has forwarded to Red Cross Head.
quarters, Wilmington. Del, the follow
ing garments for Europe's destitute
children: 78 Dresses. 81 Petticoats,
l07 Caps, 6 Sweaters.
MAKYE. STAATs. Sec.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Newark Store Robbed

Robbers broke in the store of Gilpin
R Buckingham, on Main street, in
Newark, Monday night, and stole about
5000 cigarettes, 1000 cigars. $13.25 in
money, q pair of overshoes and several
other articles. The robbers got STEP
ladder from the rear of the store and
by this means entered q second story
window. The robbery was reported te
State Detective Moore, who went te
make an investigation.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
A local talent 3-act comedy
entitled 'sThe Deacon's Second
Wife," at the Opera House next
Wednesday evening.
Entertained at a Luncheon

Mrs. Elias M. Shallcross entertained
q number of friends at luncheon, at
her home on South Broad street. last
Friday afternoon, at one O'Clock, in
honor Of Mrs. Clarence Marshall, OF
Yorklyn. .,S ~
Those present besides the guest Of
honor and hostess were: Mrs. Harry
Brady, Yrs. W. S.P. Combs, Mrs.
Dorsey w. Lewis. Mrs. James E..
Woodall, Jr.. Mrs Julian F2ard. Misses
Helen Shallcross and Helen Brady.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Thomas Meisban in ''The City
Of Silent Men, at the movies
Tuesday evening.
Levy Court Routine

The county payroll amounting to
So. 269. 60 and that OF the Public Build
ing Commission for 1888. 65 were ORDER
ed paid by the Levy Court In session
Tuesday. The court by resolution or
.dered that $500 received from the
recent sale of bonds for highway inn
provemeuts be deposited to credit Of
state aid, of WHICH amount 81. 600 has
been psid The premium Of over S.. 600
is to b Deposited IA credit Of ofEiscellan-
eoue account ~
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
Ode,sa Church Notes

DRAwYEHS PRESBYTERIAN CHU2CH
MorniuaService st TO- 30 Az Ser
mon by tha Ra4tor, Rev. Litt\ The
text fox III sermon will be the
Eagle Z N ihFS' * s,s s 3 ssss Y 4 \ y,
Prayer gs'lne FFidsy syss1P
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17

If you are considering Jewelry
for an Xmas sift zee ON line for
Men, Women and Children.
MASSEY'S JEWELRY STORE.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17

vicinity.
Della. Trust, Middletown.....Five Dollars
Peoples National Bank .......Five Dollars
s. B. Foard & Son.. Five Dollars
Townsend Trust. Dollars
Dr.. Louis Levinson.. Three Dollars
Shallcross' Garage. Saver
Harman Reynolds.... :. Parking Lamp
Burris' Garage. ......... Hot Shot Battery
John Heldmyer's Garage. Flash Light
Henry Howell....... ........ Goodrich Tube
D. W. Stevens ..Driver's License 1922
Name Withheld. Case Canned Goods
N. w. Kumpel .........S2 Worth Coffee
NJ Banning .....$1 Worth Canned Goods
w. Lattomus. Townsend, Pocket Knife
Hart & Wright, Townsend, Pair Gloves
A. Fogel's Dept Store Camera
Cleayer q PleaSan ton. ........ ...-......Shirt
Berg & Freeman. Pair Khaki Trousers
w. Donovan. .............. ..........P Pair Gloves
Culver's Drug Store. Hot Water Bottle
MiddIetown Drug Co. ....... Hair Brush
Jones Phar.. Townsend. Safety Blades
J. F. McWhorter & Son, Horse Blanket
w. S. Letherbury ..... .....................Ax
D. X. Maloney, Townsend, Pocket Knife
G.. M. D. Hart & Son.. Bag Calf Meal
Crothers Bros. Mt. Pleasant, Bag Feed
J. N. Kirk ...........-... ............Bag Feed
Shalcross Brothers 200 lbs. Fertilizer
Short & Walls Lumber Co. ....... Window
K. r. Wilson........... ........... Box Candy
Massey's Jewelry Store. Silver Buckle
Jones Barber Shop. Dollar
The Transcript.........T Subscriptions
Middletown Opera Horse. Ten Tickets
j. ID. Reynolds ds......."..... ................Pig
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17

See Alice Brady in .'Hush
Money" at the movies Friday
evening next.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17

Suitable Xmas gifts in neat holi-
day packages for men. SOC to
$l.50.
CLEAVER & PLEASANTON.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17

Handbag. and SUI ca.e. make
NICE Xmas sifts have both
black and ian iihre and all
leathss. 500
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-17
MIDDLETOWN CORN SHOW

The local committee assisted by the
Agricultural Department of the High
School, have secured many sefviceable
prizes to be competed for at the local
Corn Show being held Friday and Sat,
urday, the 10th and 17th Of December,
at Redgrave's Hardware Store. The
prizes were donated by the merchants
of Middletown, Odessa. Townsend and
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-22
TIMBER SC0URGE
MAKES APPEARANCE
IN WESTERN WOODS
Valuable Montana Forests En-
dangered by Threat Of White
Pine Blister Rust.

Helena. Dec. 21.--Efforts to pre-
vent the white pine blister" from at
tacking the forests of Montana are
being made by the state forestry de-
partment, according TO an announce
ment by Forester Mclaughlin.
The blister rust" which until rec
entity has been confined principally to
the New England states. has finally
made its appearance in the west. For
est pathologists who have been
watching for its outbreak here have
at last discovered it in British Colum-
bia and parts of Washington.
Its appearance in British Column
bia and Washington is causing great
deal of concern because of it's proxim-
ity to the great white pine belt of
northern Idaho said Mr.. Mclaughlin.
This belt of white pine is the most
extensive in the United States. It ex..
tends up and down the Panhandle OF
idaho, laps over the Bitter Root
mountains into the western part of
Montana with its eastermost fringe
well up against the continental divide
in Glacier park.
'The state Of Montana in it's great
state forest areas Of Flathead county
has in one compact body on the White
fish and Saltwater river $4,000 acres
of choice timber land. In this region
there is to be found considerable
white pine. Some of the choicest
state lands have a mixture Of white
pine, Englemann spruce, western red
cedar, western leach, Douglas. fir, bal
sam. fir and lodge pole pine. Such
areas contain stands ranging from 15.-
600 to 10000 board feet per acre have
q gross stumpage value of at least
$50 to $40 an acre.
Many white pine areas in Idaho
contain 100000 board feet per acre
To keep the blister rust out of such
stands is the effort now being made
by many cooperating agencies. The
white pine blister rust committee, with
headquarters in Massachusetts,, has
led the battle against this tree dis.
ease. The carriers of the disease are
gooseherry and currant bushes, both
wild and dom estic."
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-22
Butte Judges Term
as Supreme Court
Commissioner Ends

Butte, Dec. 81. - Judge Joseph r.
Jackson will call jury December %
for the trial of civil cases in his depart
ment. The term Of the judge as com
missioner of the supreme court has
expired and he will be able to devote
his entire time to the work of his de-
partmcnt.
During the past year he has not only
acted as trial judge of department in
this district but he has likewise been
called on to pass on an immense num-
Der of appeals and other matters that
come before the supreme court, exam.
inc pleadings, writing decisions and
performing other functions of su-
preme court justice.
The congestion of legal business be.
fore the supreme body had become sc
heavy. it was stated, that it was fount
advisable to call in the assistance Of
district judges to assist the higher
court. The plan of appointing a com,
mission went into effect the first oi
the year. The results were satisfac
tory and the plan will be continued.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-22

Japan itself is exempt from the
protection of the treaty. We pre-
sumo he also includes the islands
adjacent to Japan in the exemp-
tion. There is Saghalien, also, now
wholly occupied and in the posses
sion of Japan, though Russia has a
claim to half the island.
1t looks as though the clever
Japanese had put one over. on Henry
Cabot Lodge and Mr.. Hughes in
this treaty. At the game of diplom-
acy they are pretty expert. They
made a good trade if they swapped
the British treaty, which guaran-
teed them possession of all their
territories in the Pacific, for an
agreement on the part of Great
Britain, France and the United
States to do the same thing. Per
haps Uncle Sam will not feel SO
happy about the scrappirg OF the
Anglo Japanese treaty if that inter
pretation of the four power treaty
is held by Great Britain, France
and Japan.