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Middletown transcript., 1921-12-10
Hog Sale a Success

The first big sale of the Kent County
Poland China Growers Association
held at Dover November II, was very
successful. All of the 10 animals run
through the ring We're sold at fair
prices considering that it was cash
sale and the tightness of money.
The sale was well attended, both by
farmers and breeders from distance.
Unfortunately over third of the
animals went out of the county and
most of these animals were the hest
in the sale. The fact that the better
bred and better animals individually
found ready sale, while those of
inferior breeding and mediocre type
sold slow, should convince breeders
that they should breed the best and
grow them out we'll if they wish to be
successful
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SUMMIT BRIDGE

Mrs Harry Murray, of Kirkwood,
spent Wednesday with Mrs. Kate Cal
hOun.
Fred Bramble and family. of Elkton,
Md, spent Sunday with Harvey Jewell
and wife.
Barton Hopkins and wife, of New
Castle. spent Thursday with Mitchell
Colt and wife.
The Penny Social held in Summit
Bridge NJ E. Church Wednesday even
ing was quite success.
Mrs. Frank Kronemier is spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs. Mark
Davis, at Kimbleville, Pa.
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NEW CENTURY CLUB NOTES

The Executive Board met at two
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon to vote
on the proposed new members and dis
cuss various items OF business. Mrs
Frank Davis, of Odessa; Mrs. Clarence
Greenwood, Mrs. Raymond Jones. OF
Townsend; Mrs. w. S. Jump and Mrs.
were elected new members.
1t was voted to send $25 to the Fed
GRAFTON for the Student Loan Fund at
Newark.
Five dollars was contributed to the
Prisoners Relief Society.
1t was decided to have a dance for
the club during Christmas week. The
date to be decided on by Mrs. Earl
Pleasanton and her very efficient COM
mittee.
Miss Barnett, of Wilmington. de-
lighted her audience with several vocal
solos. She was accompanied by Mrs. j.
A. johnson.
Mrs. Clarence Pool. president, then
introduced Count Iva Tolstoy of the
Russian Relief Association. Count
ToIstoy is the son of the late Count Leo
Tolstoy, of Russia, known all over the
world as philosopher and writer.
Count Tostoy gave US a brief history
of Russia, beginning before the fifth
century and when the Slavs were in
power-on through the 10th century
when it became Christian nation.
DWELL e briefly on the various political
changes up to the time of the World
War The Revolution, which broke out
in 1917, followed by the Bolshevik out
breaks Count Tolstoy served with the
Russian Red Cross during the World
War His talk was most interesting
and it is to be regretted that more of
the people of the vicinity did not avail
themselves of this opportunity to hear
such a noted speaker.
On next Tuesday afternoon Mrs. H.
D. Boyer, president of the d F. W. G.
will talk on 1.-The Club" instead of the
Travologue as first planned. This will
be followed by music, after which tea
will be served Mrs. A. M. Chamber
laine is chairman for the day.
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School 9I.3 96.5

The enrolment tor the grades has
reached 25, while that of the high
school is 100, making total of 345. 1t
is most gratifying to note that I'll of
the pupils made records of perfect at
tendance for the month of November
and 81 made records of good attend
ance, making total of 292 who are en-
titled to awards for good and perfect
attendance. Let all strive to keep well
and in school every day and bring this
number above the 300 mark for Decem-
ber.
The Eighth made the best record of
any grade group. but were run a very
close race by the Fourth Grade. The
Sixth Grade girls are the only group
who have made perfect record for the
entire three months school has been
running. We are especially watching
the Eighth Grade boys in their race for
a perfect attendance record for D .cem-
Der. Other groups are sure to work
lust as enthusiastically.
If all the groups will do their best for
December it is possible to 60 above the
record of SO per cent. reached in Sep
tember.
o. E. Mcknight, Principal.
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OBITUARY
John R. CHAPMAN

John R. Chapman, aged about 68 years,
q retired merchant of Newark, died
Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Robert Gibson, after briet illness of
pneumonia. He was a native of Cecil
county, Nd, and in early years IN life
conducted department store in Alex
andria, Va. About fifteen years ago
he sold this business and succeeded the
late Theodore Armstrong in business in
Newark, retiring few years ago.
Ten days ago while looking after the
building of his new home in Newark
he was stricken with illness which later
ended in his death. He was a member
of Newark Lodge of masons and New
ark Presbyterian church. His wife
survives him.
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Lock Horns on PATRONAGE

The. failure Of United States
Senators Ball and DUPONT to agree
upon an internal revenue collector for
Delaware is holding up number of
minor State appointments and causing
considerable dissatisfaction among the
rank and file of Republicans through
out Delaware.
Postmasterships and other places that
in the usual run Of events would have
been decided months ago are held in
abeyance until the collectorship is
settled. There is no indication Of
break in the deadlock. Senator Ball con-
sistently holding to his announcement
of six months ago that he favors Thomas
E. Penney, to which Senator DUPONT
will not agree.
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RECRUITS RECEPTION
Had Heard Great Deal About
The Army
WANT YOUNG MEN TO ENLIST

Jimmy Jones had heard a great deal
ABOUT the Army. some of it good and
~ pe truth1ui great deal OF it bad.
however the good points loomed up
pretty Dig and when he lost his job and
III looking around for another, which he
coulon hnd, he decided that the big
hecrultlng Sergeant, with the blue
orasaro on his arm, could help him out.
from the sergeant he learned that
men were wanted at Fort DUPONT, Del
aware, for the Coast Artillery Corps
and also for the Ordnance Department
stationed 81, at Pedricktown, New Jersey.
Inc sergeant sent him to Fort Mott
New Jersey, near Salem, and there he
was carefully examined by the Surgeon,
As ne was over 18 years of age and
sound as dollar he passed him physical
examination easily. The Recruiting
Ofhcer then examined him for the edu-
catlonal requirements and as he had
had good grammar school course he
was passed, sworn in and electing the
coast Artillery, sent to Fort DUPONT,
delaware
His initial clothing allowance of
Sl22. 40 completely outfitted him with
warm, well fitting, good looking cloth
ing. Assigned to the recruit section.
he received instruction in the first
principles of soldier, body cleanliness,
care OF teeth and feet, and general
rules of health.
On Wednesday afternoon, with every-
one else in the garrison he turned out
for athletics. He played soccer foot
ball on the turf field, others played
oasketballin in the gymnasium, and others
spent the time in the bowling alleys.
tuesday, Thursday and Saturday there
were motion pictures in the Service
Club. The Chaplin held services Sum-
day morning and in the afternoon gave
an illustrated lecture on the Canal
Zone.
The evenings were generally spent in
the company Day Room where most of
the latest magazines are on file, the
company library has several hundred
books, there are two pocket billiards
tables, phonograph, an excellent piano
with about hundred rolls of good
music and easy chairs to lounge in.
After Saturday mornings Formal In
spection, Jones secured a pass until
first call Monday morning in order to
see his folks and pass the word around
among the boys at home what a he
man place the Fort is.
Capt Ben b Blair accompanied by
four other enlisted men will be in Mid y
dletown, in front of the Postoffice
every Tuesday afternoon, until further
notice, for The purpose of giving infor-
nation to those contemplating enlist
ing.
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To Build New Banking House

Mr.. H. Clay Phillips & Sons have
been awarded the contract to erect the
new banking building for the Delaware
Trust Company on the northwest corner
of Main and Broad streets and will be.
gin work in a few days. The building
will be constructed of red brick,
43 #. 2 in. x56 ft. 81 in. and will be a
decided improvement to the business
section of our town.
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1.-THE Great Day." an all-star
cast, at the movies Monday even
ing next.
Perfect Attendance at School

Those perfect in attendance at Sum-
nit Bridge School for the month of No
vember we're: Florence Calhoun. Myrtle
Cavender. Anna Colt. Edith Colt, Mary
Colt, Ethel johnson, Florence Williams,
Kathryne Kane, Helen Kronemier,
Clara Sartin, Frances Sartin, Leslie
Cavender, Harry Clark. Rodney Clark,
Paul Colt, Thomas Colt, William john
son, Walter johnson, Floyd Thompson
and Earl Sartin.
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A. Newton Mahan

Alfred Newton Mahan, who since he
retired from farming few years ago
has resided at Glasgow, died at an early
hour sunday morning. aged sixty-six
years, He had been in failing health
for some time, but was able to be about
until a few days before bis death. He
was an upright citizen and was esteem
ed by all who knew him. He is sur
vived by his wife and one son, Will
liam Mahan, of Wilmington.
Funeral services were held at his late
residence Tuesday afternoon, aud in
ternment made at Elkton Cemetery.
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Bendler-Crouch Wedding

Russell Bender of Port Penn, and
Miss Evelyn Crouch of near Odessa.
were married in Wilmington by Rev.
Mr. Broadway at the Madeley M. E.
Parsonage last Thursday: After a
wedding tour they will reside with the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Crouch. on a farm near Odessa.
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Occupying New Homes

Mr.. Charles Schuman who recently
purchased the Gabriel property has
moved to his new home and the mouse
he vacated was purchased by Mr.. j.
Boyd Thornton, who moved thereto on
Dec. 1st. MIR. A. j. Pennewill is
occupying the property vacated by Mr..
Thornton.
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Help The Old Ladies Home

Many old ladies' from here have been
cared for in this Home in Wilmington
and three are now there. Mrs. Sylvia
A. Burris is making her yearly co lee
tion of money and food for this worthy
eatlse. Let all who can send some
thing. for We are under especial obliga-
tions to this Home.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS!
Notice is hereby given that all
persons owing Town Taxes for the
year 1921, must settle same on or
before Jan. 10, 1922, otherwise the
taxes will BE- collected by law.
d. W. STEVENS.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL
The 9Th and 9th grade girls make per-
feet record for the month of November.
Record in per cent. made by each
uroun for the month of November,
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3. OYSTERS
Stew-Fries-on Shell
The Fountain
Buys New Home

John r. Carpenter has purchased Of
Mr.. J. A. Reed, his residence On West
Main street and will occupy same about
March 1st, 1922.
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Coming Norma Talmadge in
"The Moth,'' at the Opera House
next Friday evening.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-10

Wallace Reid in "Tbe Love
Special at the Opera House
Tuesday evening.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-10

FOR SALE-One Oakland novelty
coal stove, in good repair. Apply to
A. LEE BRADLEY,
Middletown, Del.
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Installation of Officers
Cutler Post 4S. G.. A. r.

Cutler Post held it's installation
ceremonies Tuesday evening, which
were witnessed by large gathering
Seated on the stage were Comrades
20. o. Stetson. j. L. Bradford and
Edw. w. Fletcher of Augusta; Col. r.
L. Cooke. Major N. L. Perkins. Major
B. F. Hayden. Capt. J. B. Mache, Capt.
E. L. Clark and Rev. f. L. Phalen, Of
f!cers CT the Home.
George Z. Gay, junior vice depart
ment commander. assisted by George
H. Meserve as officer of the day, in
stalled the following in a very i'm
pressive manner: Commander, John
DAILY: senior vice commander. Albert
]. Whipple: junior vice commander.
Albert l.. Thompson; surgeon. Hugh
Doyle: quartermaster Winfield S.
Robinson: officer of guard. Alfred H
Strangman; chaplain. w. s. Oakman;
adjutant, Lawrence Mackie; officer of
day, George H. Meserve. Owing to a
bad cold, Commander Daily called upon
Chaplain Phalen to act as master of
ceremonies. After selection by the
orchestra Capt. e. L. Clark was called
upon and his few remarks were hearth
ly applauded.
Capt. J. B. Machle followed with
toIk on soldier life in the west fighting
Indians. much to the delight of all.
Amos r. bingham. commander of
Bagley Post. Veterans of Foreign
Wars and a member of Tiffany Camp,
u. S. ". ", spoke a few minutes in
behalf of these organizations. After
selection by the orchestra Comrade
George T. Gay Of Augusta gave a very
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.214 Perish When
Spanish Steamer
Hits Hidden Rocks

Madrid, Jan. 1.-Two hundred and
fourteen persons lost their lives when
the Spanish steamer Santa Isabel
was wrecked near Villagarcia Satur-
day night, says telegram received
here from the governor of Ponteved-
ra. Fifty-three persons were saved,
but many of them were injured.
Muniz. Ricueldi, the captain of the
vessel, was severely hurt and it is
not expected he will recover. Many
bodies have been washed ashore, and
in several cases whole families were
drowned. Among the saved was an
infant three years old whose parents
are believed to be dead.
Latest dispatches from Cadiz state
that the ship was driven on the rocks
during a tremendous storm and the
large number of deaths is attributed
to the fact that the passengers had
been confined to their cabins because
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People Of HaIloweII Take Notice

Surely the one thing that is of the
greatest interest before the American
people just now, and the thing that
touches US all the most deeply, is
the tragic appeal that is coming to
US for the starving. destitute and
homeless children of Europe. A con-
dition which will be intensified as the
winter approaches. Three million and
half of children in Europe. alone,
are absolutely destitute, and depen
dent upon outside help, to keep them
from starvation. Tens of thousands
of them, wandering in droves, living
on refuse, their bodies covered with
old rags, the only protection against
the bitter cold of the approaching
winter.
Surely that is a picture of suffer-
ing and misery that cannot help
touching the heart of every true AM
erican citizen. And it is a fact that
calls forth the most heroic sacrifice
on the part of each one of us.
The people of HallowelI will be
given an opportunity, in the near flu
ture, to do their share to secure our
full quota. at least. that the children
of Europe may be saved. Let our
slogan be: "They shall not perish"
This campaign is under the direc-
ton of the European Relief Council,
Mr.. Herbert Hoover, National Chair
man.
C. o. PERRY
REV. G. E. YOUNG
DE,yY nj WIT ZINC
Local Committee for HalloWell
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Naval Balloonists
Tell of Experiences
in Canadian Woods

Cochrane, Ont, Jan. 4. (By The AS
ISOLATED Press -First details of the
experiences Of the American naval
balloonists who suffered unusual
hardships when wandering for four
days in the dense Canadian woods
and were forced to eat their carrier
pigeons to subsist, were received here
tonight from the Anglican minister at
Moose Factory the Hudson Bay Com
pany's trading post where they found
shelter.
The minister reported that the ball
loonists left the Rockaway, N. Y,
naval air station at 1915 p. NJ, De-
cember IS, landed fifteen miles north
west of Moose Factory in the after
noon of the next day. They thought
they were still on New York state,
having been in the clouds most of the
time since leaving Rockaway.
They came Down, the minister said,
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"Unseen Guests" Provided For

Two unseen guests" are to be
taken care of by the $50 contributed
at the supper given to the represen-
tatives of the mems classes from
other churches in the city, by the
Mems Organized Glass at the Firs,
Baptist church. this amount of none,
going to the Hoover Children's Fund
under the name of January 3rd
Mems cooperation supper, Gardiner
Maine"
Lieut. E. H. Maxcy was the speaker
OF the evening, taking for his sub
ject Churches and Politics" The
tables were well filled with men who
showed a keen interest in the subject
presented. Much credit for the sue
cess of tn undertaking is due the
committee in charge.
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weather conditions they are due here
the end of this week.
The aeronauts reported that they had
been anxiously looking for some habi-
tation for several hours before they fin
ally landed. realizing that they, could
not keep their craft in the air much
longer. Mr.. Haythornthwaite expressed
the opinion that if they had stayed in
the air another hour they would have
drifted over James Bay and would un-
doubtedly have persisted in the loosely
packed snow which covers it's surface
to the depth of several feet
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because they thought they heard a
dog barking. They were lost in the
deep underground of the region for
the next two days and had about
given up hope of ever reaching civil
ization.
Fortunately on December 18th they
came to the Moose river and found
tracks of human feet through the
deeply packed snow, later they
caught up with an Indian, Tom
Marks who was out hunting. One
of the three aviators was using a suit
of underwear as an outer garment
and the others were in uniform.
Marks, taken by surprise by such a
meeting in that desolate section of
the country. is reported to have at
first resisted their efforts to frater-
nize with him. Eventually, they sue
ceeding in convincing him that they
meant no harm and he guided them
to the Moose Factory trading post
Absence of severe frost durinA the
time of their wandering in the forest
undoubtedly saved them from perish
ing. They had eaten two of their three
pigeons when they arrived at Moose
Factory. where they were cared for by
inhabitants of the trading post and soon
recovered from their privations and
hardships. The eating of the pigeons
apparently explains the mystery of why
the men had not communicated with the
outside world after leaving Rockaway.
A trip was made to recover the bal
loon in an effort to salvage its contents
but it was unsuccessful. Another trip
to the point Of descent was planned
but its success is not known. The three
aeronauts planned to leave Moose Fac
tory for Cochrane on the 26th or 9th
lof December Barring unfavorable
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or the violence of the tempest. manv
OF them being asleep.
me Santa Isabel left Corruna Sat-
urday carrying 1856 passengers and q
crew OF 81. She encountered heavy
seas and strong wind.
Ii appears from the accounts that
the officers of the watch Rugged the
coast In search for shelter. and tbot
the steamer was thus prevented from
s.'tn1g view of Salvora. Light.
which would have warned her of her
dangerous position.
"A violent squall drove the vessel
toward the cliffs, where she struck
rocks which practically tore out her
bottom She became submerged al
most Immediately, leaving no time
10 launch the boats. Only a few of
the crew on duty and passengers who
occupied upper deck staterooms were
able to throw themselves into the
sea.
the captain was washed from the
bridge. He stuck to his post until
his ship sank.
ACCORDING to survivors there were
terrible scenes in the water when
mothers tried to fasten their children
to floating timbers.
The Santa Isabel was able to send
wireless message announcing the
wreck, but the wireless apparatus
old not continue working long enough
to give the location. !.
More than one hundred bodies have
oeen washed ashore and these will
De buried on Salvora Island. Crowds
OF peasants from the vicinity, of Fer
rol are arriving at the sea coast in
quest OF news of relatives who were
among the passengers aboard.
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interesting talk and was followed by
Comrade Fletcher of the Sons of Vet
Grams Camp at Augusta.
Major Perkins remarks were very
touching and were greeted by hearty
applause. After a selection by the or
chestra Major Hayden gave fine talk
on patriotism and urged the younger
veterans to extend the hand of fell
lowship to the older members and
make their last days pleasant.
Col. r. B. Cooke, Branch treasurer,
who recently came here from johnson
City, Tenn. whereshe was governor of
that Branch for several years, gave a
very interesting talk on spirit of aft
liation between the veterans of the diff
ferent wars. The colonel has been
working toward this end for many
years and hopes to see it accomplished
to a great extent. This should be a
home in reality as well as in theory.
Prof. Themes remarks was greeted
by applause.
After refreshments of hot coffee,
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt John
Eagan.
Isadore S. Dorfmann, of Brooklyn
late Co. L. 20 U. S. Inf, has been ad-
mitted to the Home.
The returns from furloughs Tues
Gay were Alfred H. Strangman from
Lynn and Warren l.. Tucker from
Concord.
The funeral of the late John H
Burgess was held from the Home
chapel at 1890 A. NJ. Tuesday, Rev.
F.. L. Phalen officiating.
The moving picture program for
Wednesday will be Sessue Hayakawa
in 1.-THE Beggar Prince" also Ford
Weekly and comedy entitled His
Double Exposure
John Cusick. late Co. a, 1 Me. H.
A; William T. Richmond, late is
Mass. Inf: and James H. Bent, late
Co. K, 1 VT. Inf, have been trans
ferred to the Southern Branch
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WINTHROP

The Winthrop Literary club met Mon.
day evening, Jan. 8, with Mrs. Frank
Eastman, with good number in at.
tendance. Roll call was answered by
naming a governor of Maine. Reports
of committees were heard and it was
voted to hold the Dunnack lecture next
Monday evening the Congregational
church. The following program was
carried out: Paper, Maine Indians"
Miss Bertha Dudson; paper. "L.aine
Flag. Seal and Arms" Mrs. J. II. Nc
Troy; paper. First Novelist" Mrs. C.
p. Rowell; paper. Journalism" Mrs.
Eastman; reading GLORY of the Pine
Tree State" Mrs. J. B. Bishop; piano
duet, Mrs. Marion Gilmore and Mrs. c.
w. Taggart. One name was presented
for membership. The program was I'M
usually interesting and the papers ex-
ceptionally fine.
Patience Stanley Chapter D. A. r. will
hold its January meeting on Friday,
Jan. Z. with the regent. Miss Harriet
N. Weston. Roll call will be quotations
from Maine authors.
Harmony Circle of the Rebekahs held
a pleasant meeting Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. r. G. Cresley.
An interesting all-day meeting was
held Tuesday by Winthrop Grange at
the Grange hall, West Winthrop. The
meeting was we'll attended and an en-
joyable and profitable day was spent.
The program for the afternoon was in
charge of E. G. Hudson and was as fol-
lows: Singing of three old songs, by
the Grange: reading. Mrs. Helen Grant;
debate. us farm labor more or less
efficient than factory labor" discussed
by Mrs. Frank E. Webb. A. W. Bur-
roughs and Frank Taylor on the side
of factory labor and by NJ. F. Norcross
and w. ]. Laughlin for farm labor.
Decided in favor of farm labor. Vocal
solo, E. G. Hudson; vocal solo. Mrs. c.
w. Taggart Plans were made for the
installation which will take place next
Tuesday evening. A delicious dinner
was served at noon. The annual meet
ing and election Of officers OF the
Grange Corporation was also held Tues
dav and the following officers elected:
president, Joseph H. Moore; vice presi-
dent. NJ. r. Norcross; clerk and treas
,,rer. M. Ellen Alden; directors, W. n.
KimbalI. F. NJ. soper. A. W. Black ana