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Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
Flax CORPORATION Active

The boilers and machinery at the
Smyrna Landing plant of the Chesa-
peake Flax and Linen Corporation are
now in first class condition, and opera
tions have started in earnest. Many
visitors from far and near, who have
been looking over the site. buildings,
etc., express great enthusiasm, reallz-
ing the Importance that a Flax and
Linen industry means to the State OF
Delaware, which is an addition to the
many first prizes she has already cap
tured. Delaware will not be the only
State to derive benefit from this indus,
try. 1t will be introduced in every
State in the Union, that has suitable
climatic and soil conditions.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
GRAIN CLEANING DEVICE

An aspirator to be used in cleaning
wheat by removing smut dust and for
eign material at the time of thrashing
is being developed by E. N. Bates, of
the United States Department OF
Agriculture.
Tests with a preliminary model re-
suited in the removal of approximately
one-third of what is ordinarily classed
as dockage, and the investigators are
optimistic as to the possibility of increas
ing this amount. Farmers and thrash
ermen who have seen the model work
are quite pronounced in their favorable
comment. 1t remains to be seen wheth-
er it can be brought to a degree of
efficiency comparable with the CONNER
ical cleaners furnished with thrashers
sent to foreign countries. There is OBJ
lection to the latter on account of the
cost, weight approximately 1000
pounds), the necessity of additional
power, and the fact that they are an
obstruction on the deck of the thrash
ing machine. The aspirator being de-
veloped by Mr.. Bates is attached to the
head of the elevator, hence, causes no
obstruction to the deck of the separator
1t weighs approximately 100 pounds
and requires for operation an additional
one-half horsepower only.
Cleaning grain at the time OF thrash
ing and thereby saving the farmer the
additional expense for cleaning his
grain after it has been put in the bins,
or saving the charges for cleaning at
the elevator, is a factor in efficient
marketing, now being developed by
the Bureau of Markets. Arrangements
are being made to give the new device
a try out in the spring wheat section Of
the Central Northwest during the COM
ing thrashing season.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
SMALL TOMATO PACK
Generalization Of The Market Hit
- Packers Hard =
MANY PLANTS WILL BE CLOSED

Decentralization of prices in the cam
ned goods market, a general dullness in
the trade from lack of consumption and
an alleged mistake made by the Govern
ment in recently throwing so much can
ned goods on the market, were said to
have brought about condition which
will mean exceedingly short packs on
the Peninsula.
The result of this, it is further said,
will be that the consumer will eventual
ly have to pay very dearly for his canned
goods. ~
MANY HAVE QUIT ALREADY
Many of the small Gamers have al
ready quit, and the larger cadhers are
admittedly cutting down the number of
factories. Hundreds of acres usually
contracted for are not to be planted this
year.
All the Gamers seem agreed that the
uncertainty of the market and the
present low selling price for canned
goods, which does not pay for packing
in many cases, is responsible for the
situation. Wherever canneries are 60
ing ahead with a pack it is because of
some local conditions, as, for instance,
where crop of peas is growing from
seed purchased and planted some
months ago.
| Under the present situation the can
ners feel it is best to play as safe as
possible. There are some stocks on
hand, enough to carry along the ex-
penses until the fall, and the Gamers do
not feel inspired to take chance on
the doubtful buying spirit of the 1921
market.
SAY PRICES HAVE HIT BOTTOM
The Gamers say they have hit bottom
on prices and must do better from now
on. They are not, however, certain of
any great increase, and therefore they
hesitate to accept much business.
Another prominent packer said that
it would not pay to pack many of the
standard commodities now, even it they
were given to the packers free. No. 2
tomatoes average 70 to rs cents case
and No. 3's $1.O5 to $1.15; corn is about
rs cents to 81. 10 per case.
He said that the wholesalers, after
knocking out the big national packers
who used to be the great distributors,
are not doing much to sell the stocks.
The situation was demoralized by the
Government handling after the war,
when the cry for lower food made Con-
gress order the United States supplies
to be thrown on the market. This
made temporary glut, for which he
thinks the public will pay dearly in the
future.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
STATE AND PENINSULA

N. B. Register has been recommend
ed by Senator L. G. Ball as postmaster
for Lewes. -...-
Saturday, May Z, has been set in
Wilmington for registration for the
June elections.
David Smith, New Castle fisherman,
eau ght four sturgeon last week, bring
ing him about $500.
Sixty-five arrests have been made in
Wilmington for violation of the Della
ware drug act in the past six months.
The financial committee of the Y. W..
C. A. of Wilmington reports that
$4,000 was raised in it's recapt cam
paign.
Harry rrettyjohn has been promoted
to captain of the anti-air-craft company
being formed at Milford, and Charles
Banning first lieutenant.
Special preparations are being made
in Wilmington for the celebration of
hospital day, Thursday, May IL. ALI
the institutions will hold "open house. y
A report has been received by the
State Board Of Agriculture of the pre-.
sence of case of anthrax on farm
near Leipsic. Quarantine regulations
have been ordered.
Many unique and attractive features
will be presented at the home talen
carnival of the Doyer Century Club ane
Walter L. Fox Post, No. 2, American
Legion which will be open on May q
and continue until June 4.
Prof. Westley Webb, secretary O
the State Board Of Agriculture, VIII
was taken suddenly ill in his office recent
ly and removed to his home apparantl,
suffering from acute indigestion, i
supposed to have had slight stroke o
paralysis. He was reported somewha
improved today.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
TOWNSEND

Misses Pearla Wells and Maud Bran
BILE spent the weekend with Miss Clara
Unruh and sister.
Mrs. Euphema Collins Lee, who has
been in failing health for some time,
has gone to the mountains.
Miss Anna Jones, of Wilmington,
spent the past week at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Jones.
Mrs. Winfield Lattomus, Wilson Lat
tomus and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hoch
motored to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Massey and son, of Will
mington, spent several days the past
week with her cousin, Mrs. L. L. Ma
loney.
Mrs. Clara Knots returned home
Sunday, after spending a week with
Walter Knots and family, on the
Levels.
Mr.. George Roe. of Pittsburgh, Pa,
spent several days in town the past
week as the guest of D. B. Maloney
and daughter, Miss Ethelwyn.
Miss Florence Hill, of Chestertown
Nd, and Miss Dennis, Of Snow Hill
Md, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
James Austin Hart, Jr., several day:
the past week.
Mrs. Richard Hodgson and Mrs. An
drew C. P. Reynolds, who we're callet
to Fostoria, Ohio, to attend the funera
of their sister-in-law, Mrs. William
Reynolds, returned home on Tuesday.
Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Herman VanHorn gave surprise part
in honor of Irwin and Clara VanHorn'
birthdays. Forty-three friends gath
} cred at their home and an enjoyabl
evening was spent in games and music
Refreshments were served.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
Cochran-Beaston Wedding

Mr.. Herman Cochran. of Washington
D. c., and Miss M. Lionne Beaston, OF
this town, were married by Father
John J. 4Dockerty, at No. $50 West
street, Wilmington, Thursday morning.
at II o'clock. Only the immediate FAM
lilies and few intimate friends of the
contracting parties were present at the
ceremony.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a dark blue travelling suit, with hat to
match, and carried large bouquet OF
brides roses. The couple were attended
by Mr.. Victor Green and Miss Blanche
Lockwood, also of Middletown.'
After an extended wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs. Cochran will reside in Wash
ington.
The groom is the son OF the late
William R. and Mrs. Anna Cochran and
a grandson of the late Gov. John +.
Cochran and spent his boyhood bays in
this section.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
ARMSTRONG CORD TIRES,
3ox3 IL, guaranteed for 5000
miles, $500.
SEALLCROSS GARAGE.
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Arthur I Tinnett. Pastor

DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCd
Arthur j. Tippett, Pastor
Sunday, May 1st, 1921.
9.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
1O.45 A. M. Morning Worship. The
Rev. Robert C. Pitzer, of Delaware
City, will be with US at this service.
Come and hear a good sermon. Rev.
A. j. Tippett will occupy the Delaware
City pulpit.
7.OOP. NJ. Christian Endeavor and
Song Service. Topic, 'Thy Kingdom
Come" v. ''ln My Country" Matt.
6:7-15. Miss Madeline Webb. leader.
(Consecration meeting).
Boys Brigade meet at the church
Thursday evening at o'clock.
The League of Service will meet at
the Manse Thursday morning, May 9Th,
at o'clock and go by automobile to
Hillcrest and spend the day at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. McLaurey. A good
time is anticipated.
Mrs. Tippett will entertain Mrs Viii
liam Regener's Sunday School class al
the Manse next Saturday evening, May
7th.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
Crops Valued at $1,62S,047

WASHINGTON, April 2S-The State OF
Delaware produced nine vegetable
crops last year valued at 1,62S, O47 &C.
cordins to w. L. Austin, Chief Stats
tician for the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture in detailed state
ment for vegetables produced in num-
ber of the important vegetables produc-
ing states made public today.
According to the Department ther
were %, 797 acres of tomatoes produced
in tie State last year valued at 81, 2l3,
575. The acreage and value of other
Delaware crops reported were 2976
acres of peas valued at $1O2,95s; So
acres of celery valued at $15,O52; 525
acres of cucumbers valued at $68, ,O3O
16 acres of lettuce valued at $5l37; "a
acres of onions valued at $5s46; 297f
acres of sweet corn valued at $l34, 246
1747 acres in watermelons, valued Al
s82. GIG and 4 acres of spinach valued
at $427.
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ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL


Sunday. Nav 1st. The festival OF 5.
5. Philip and James. Fifth Sunday
after Easter. (ROGATION.
1890, Sermon and Holy Communion.
1l.45 Sunday School.
7.3O. Evening prayer and address.
Meetings: The Womans' Auxiliary
will meet at the Rectory, on Friday al
ternoon at 2.30.
The 216th anniversary services OF
OLD St. Anne's Church will be held IN
the ancient edifce on Sunday, June
10th. Morning service at II o'clock,
with sermon by the Rt. Rev. Philip
Cook, D. D., Bishop of Delaware; at
ternoon service at 2.3O, with an address
by George C. Thomas, Esq, a proml-
nent lavman and church worker of the
Diocese of Maryland.
May 1st. St. Philip and st. James:
Il am the way, and the truth, and the
life: no man cometh unto the Father
but by me-" st. John XIV:16.
The church celebrates to. day the fes-
tival of two disciples. ST. Philip was
one of the earliest disciples of our
Lord, and preached after the ascension
in Upper Asia, where he made many
converts. Toward the close of his life
he came to Hierapolis in Phrygia, a
great city devoted to the worship Of
monstrous serpent. By his prayers and
preaching, he succeeded IN destroying
this hideous idolatry; but the magis'
trates were so enraged at his success in
spreading the Gospel amongst the peo-
pie, that they ordered him to be cruel
fed. st. James is called the brother OF
our Lord. Among the Hebrews,
| cousins were counted brothers. He was
chosen Bishop of Jerusalem, and from
the holiness gained the title of St
James the Just. He was martyred by
the Scribes and Pharisees, who set hin
upon pinnacle of the temple at the
feast of the Passover, hoping to com
pel him to renounce Christ in the sight
and hearing of all the multitude. Bu
he fearlessly declared Him to be the
Son of God; and they, in the fury Of
disappointment, threw him down from
the high place, and with stones ane
clubs completed his destruction, ever
while he prayed for them.
Thursday. May 5th, is Holy THURSDAY
or Ascension Day. There will be ser
vice of Holy Communion in the churci
at A. M.
With joy and praise the church cele
brates this day always, for now is oul
hope made sure and perfect. The AS
censlon of Christ is the completion o.
his sacrifice, the consummation of Hi
atonement, the fulfilment of all tht
promises. We know that our Lord ha
"gone up to prepare place for Us
that where He is, thither we might al
so ascend and reign with Him ii
glory"
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
FARMERS MEETING
Growers Propose Elevator For
Their Grain Marketing
I'M. MEHL ADDRESSED MEETING

"A joint meeting of the Farm Bureau
members of southern New Castle Coun-
ty was held Friday night IN the Middle
town School House for the purpose Of
formulating plans for the organization
of farmers cooperative grain mark
eting association with the thought OF
erecting farmers cooperative grain
elevator as soon as conditions warrant
ed. The meeting was called by Frank
F. Yearsley. President of the New
Castle County Farm Bureau, and was
presided over by J. D. Reynolds, Chair
man of the Townsend Farm Bureau
Community. One hundred grain
growers were present, it being the
largest local Farm Bureau meeting
ever held in New Castle County.
Mr.. J. M. Mehl of the U. S. Bureau
of Markets, addressed the meeting,
outlining the necessary steps in perfect
ing such an organization and referred to
the plans on which many OF the West
ern Farmers elevators were operat-
ing.
R. O, Bausman summarized the
results of the 1909 and 1919 census
reports which showed that the average
annual wheat production for New
Castle County is 100000 bushels and
the corn for the same period is little
short of a million bushels. He estimat-
ed that one-half of the county pro-
duction would be available to be handl.
ed thru an elevator operating at Middle
town and that many western elevators
were doing a good business handling
much smaller amount of grain. lr
addition to the amount of grain report
ed grown in New Castle County
many grain growers from the Eastern
Shore of Maryland would patronize an
elevator at Middletown.
The consensus of opinion of tht
meeting was that the present unsatis
factory grain market is due to th'
inability of local grain dealers to give
the farmers proper grades because O.
his mad equate equipment.
The meeting felt the need OF ;
better grain marketing plan and appoint
ed a committee to investigate tn
situation and make recommendation
for an improved system. The commit
tee has under consideration visit t.
the Middle West to make study of tn
plans used by successful farmers eleva
tors. This committee will report it
recommendation at a meeting held
a later date. The following is the per
sonpel of the committee u. Key
nolds, W. ]. Byrson, P. E. Pleasanton
J.B. Vandegrift and R. o. Bausman.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
BETHESDA CHURCH NOTES
Sunday, May 1st, 1921.


9.SOA. NJ. The Sunday morning de-
votional meeting Of the Brotherhood
will be in charge of Brother Minors
Banning. This being the first meeting
of the month, the ladies are cordially
invited to worship with US in this early
meeting. We earnestly hope that many
will avail themselves of this devotional
service.
1O.3OA A. M. Morning worship. The
administration of The Lords Supper
will be a part of this service. The op-
portunity will1be given, also, for join
ing the church. Let US have a large
attendance for this very important ser
vice.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School. Every
one was delighted with our attendance
last Sunday. Let US all try to make it
a few more next Sunday.
6.4OP. NJ. SJunior League meeting.
7.30P M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.30 o'clock.
A very cordial invitation is extended
to all to worship with US at any and all
of these services. Good music.
The regular monthly meeting of the
! Official Board will be held on Friday
evening, May 9th, at 7.3C o'clock. A
full attendance is desired.
Don't miss the "Get-to-gether Sup
per" on Tuesday night, May Sd
Haven't you heard about it =? Call W
some of the official members and ash
them about it. They will be glad t.
| tell you. But plan to come.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

| In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS
The eclipse of the moon was viewed
by many Middletown people in the wee
small hours of last Friday morning.
Owing to mad dog running at large
| through the town of Chesapeake City,
Nd, the Town Council has ordered all
dogs muzzled.
The thirty y-fourth annual convention
of the Delaware Sunday.School Associa-
ton was held Thursday and Friday in
Smyrna. Delegates from all parts OF
the State were entertained for 2 days.
Public schools of Newark will close
June 10, according to the agreement
reached last Friday evening, at meet
ing of the local Board of Education.
Graduation exercies will be held that
| evening.
Pleasant Summit W. c. T. U. will
hold the next meeting at Mrs. Marie
Biddle's on Thursday afternoon, May
5th. All members are requested to be
| present to decide on dates for two i'm
portant events. .....
Fruit growers after close inspection
of their orchards during the past few
days, see prospects of at least a small
fruit crop and have resumed the work
of spraying They find more live apple
buds than peaches. There are prospects
of fair strawberry crop.
Rev. Asa Ferry, D. D., of Bethany
Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, will
preach the sermon at the annual re.
union at Old Drawers Church,, {, near
Middletown, on the first Sunday in
June. DR.. Walter Hullihen, President
of the University of Delaware, Newark,
will give the address in the afternoon.
Francis Cummings, Of Wilmington.
II year old blind student. will enter
the University of Delaware next Sep
tember. MIR. Cummings is a graduate
of the Overlook Blind School, and will
enter the regular classes at Delaware,
with special training for the blind. He
is sent here by the Delaware Commis-
sion for the Blind.
The State Highway Department ha:
deeds for the complete right of way
thru Smyrna from Wright's Corner tt
Armstrong; Corner and any talk Of
a change of route is now out of ques
ton. The department is getting ready
to advertise for bids on all broken
links, including Smyrna, and contract:
will be awarded on all sections at once
That the farmers of lower New
Castle county do not anticipate any
higher price for corn this year is evi
dent from the fact that they are trying
to unload their crop which has beer
stored away since harvest, unwilling tt
take the prices offered several months
ago, About 20, 900 bushels are to bt
sent to market during the coming weeE
or so.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
ARMSTRONG CORD TIRES,
3ox3 IL, guaranteed for 5000
miles, $4,000.
SHALLCROSS' GARAGE.
Bid Wins Canal Work

The War Department has accepted
the bid of the W. H. Gahagan Contract
ing Company, of Brooklyn, N. Y, OF
81 cents per cubic yard for dry excavat-
ing work on the Chesapeake & Della
ware Canal. The bid was the lowest
of the 26 submitted. The contract will
shortly be formally awarded, and the
work will start soon thereafter. All
the help needed for the work will be
hired by the contractors, and none will
be engaged through the Engineers
office in Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
OBITUARY
Mrs. Margaret H. Roe

Mrs. Margaret H. Roe, aged rs, wild
ow of Herman Roe, a prominent edu-(
Gator of the Smyrna-Townsend commun-
tiles died Wednesday at the Palmer
Home, Dover, after lingering illness.
The announcement of her death was
received with sorrow by her old Smyrna
friends. Mrs. Roe was daughter OF
the late James and Mary (Mann) Hill
and was born and raised and spent
practically her whole life in Smyrna.
In her early years she was a school
teacher at the Smyrna Public Schools.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND GO

Miss Virginia Williams spent Tuesday
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. George V. Peverley is visiting
relatives in Amber, Pa.
Mrs. Julian Cochran is spending
sometime at Atlantic City.
Miss Letitia Pool is entertaining Miss
Gertrude Rouse, of Bel Air, Md.
Mr.. William Meyers spent Sunday
with his sister, Mrs. L. M. Bragdon.
Mrs. James G. Hall is entertaining
Mrs. Kate Slaughter, Of Lebanon, DEL.
Miss Mary Short. of Georgetown, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Walls.
Mrs. Sarah Rice, of Wilmington. was
the guest of Mrs. S. E. Massey on Sum
day.
Mrs. W. w. Freeman is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Milton Lang, at Oak
Hall, Va.
Mrs. Samuel Price spent Wednesday
| with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Walker in
Wilmington.
| Mrs, Julian H. Foard has had her Sis
ter, Mrs. Carl Harrington, of German
town, Pa, for guest
Mrs Norman L. Beale, of Whining
ton, spent the weekend with Mr.. ano
| Mrs. J. F. McWhorter.
Miss Sarah Grassland, of Wilmington,
was the guest of her mother, Mrs
John B. Bender, Sunday.
Mrs. Edgar Clark and little daughter,
of Wilmington, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. James l.. Collins.
Miss Margaret Cochran, of Eas
Orange, N. j., is visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. M. H. Cochran.
Miss Helen McWhorter, of Bethle'
hem, Pa, spent the weekend with hel
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. McWhor
ter.
Mr.. Frederick Walls and daughter
Miss Mary Walls, of Georgetown
spent Thursday with Mr.. j. E. Wall:
and wife.
| Mrs. John Keating and little son, Of
Tuscarora, N. Y, have returned home
after visit with her aunt, Mrs. j. j
Shannon.
MIR. William R. Heverin and Mrs
Frances Pepper, of Harfor Dun, Md.
spent the weekend with Mrs. Charles
Guessford, near Clayton.
Mrs. j. Shannon had for guest:
on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. William Sir
man and Mrs. Name Shannon, of Viii
mington, and Mrs. Charles Byrons, Of
Philadelphia.
Miss Sarah A. Hillman, of Spring
field, Mass, and niece Miss Phyllis
Hillman, of Barre, Mass, are spending
the week with the formers sister Mrs
R. P. Hotis.
Miss Lena C. Weber spent the week
end with her sister, Mrs. Curtis +
Millman, at Woodside. Mr.. and Mrs
J. Carson Segelken were Sunday guest
of MIR. and Mrs. Millman.
Mrs. John B. Cleaver, State Presi
dent of the Parent-Te Teacher Association
and Mrs. Howard A. Pool are attending
the annual meeting OF the National As
sociation held in Washington this week
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
See Mae Marsh in ''The Little
Fraid Lady," at the movies Thurs
day evening.
Attacked by Vicious Hog

Mrs. John Simpson. who lives near
Greenspring, is confined to her bed as
the result of having been attacked by q
hog while doing her chores on We'd
nesdav. The noise made by the animal
was heard by Mr.. Simpson, who arrived
with club and drove it off. Her clothes
were torn and she was severely bruised
before her husband could rescue her. 1t
is thought, however, that she will soon
recover.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
ARMSTRONG CORD TIRES,
3Ox3 IL, guaranteed for 5000
miles, $500.
SHALLCROSS' GARAGE.
Forest Presbyterian Church

Services in Forest Presbyterian
Church on Sunday next at 1870 A. M.
and 7.3OP. M. will be in charge of
Rev. M. M. Fitzpatrick of San Jose,
Cal. who will preach at both services.
Sunday School Immediately after the
morning service. Everybody welcome.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
For Sale Cabbage and Tomato
Plants. A. K. HCPklNS.
Scholarship Offered

Charles M. Upham, chief highway
engineer. has received a conmunica-
ton from Thomas H. Mcdonald, Bur-
eau of Public Roads, Washington, D. c.,
with instructions relative to an offer of
a university scholarship for the best
essay.on the subject, GOOD Roads and
Highway Transportation. The con-
test is open to any high school student
in the country.
Middletown transcript., 1921-04-30
INDIGESTION And Constipation

"Prior to using Chamberlaln's Tab
lets. suffered dreadfully from indiges-
tion. Nothing l ate agreed with me
and | lost flesh and ran down in health.
Chamberlain Tablets strengthened my
digestion and cured me Of c0nstipa-
ton" writes Mrs. George Stroup, 6ol-
way, N. Y.