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Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Mrs. Frances E. Marter

Mrs. Frances G.. Nlarter, of Balti-
more, aid, died in that city, Saturday
night, as result of being badly fright
ened over her l8 months old grand
daughter, who swallowed nickel Just
previous to Mrs. Marter's death.
Unnoticed by the grandmother the
child placed the nickel in her mouth,
and suddenly began to cough and choke.
In an instant the grandmother realized
what had happened. She jumped up,
shook the child vigorously and began
pounding its back, and her efforts We're
successful The nickel dislodged and
fell from the chid's mouth, but the ex-
citement and eXertion were too much
for Mrs. Marter, for as the nickel
dropped to the floor she gave a cry and
reeled backward, her hold on the child
loosened, the little girl slipped from
her arms to the floor, and Mrs. Marter
fell dead.
Believing that she might still be liv-
ing, members of her family hurriedly
summoned DR.. Arthur Wegefarth. An
examination showed that the woman
had died of heart disease. She was 49
years of age.
Mrs. Marter is former resident of
Niddlefown, and sister of Mrs. Har-
vey Jewell. of Mt pleasant.
Funeral services were held at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Carter
Brown. Wednesday. Interment took
place in Coopertown, N. j.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week ..
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

To-day is Way Day at the fishing
shores, but very little attention is now
paid to this former popular festival.
The new home of Mr.. Joseph Berk-
man, on East Cochran street, is near
ing completion, and the owner will oc-
cupy his dwelling about May 18th.
A birthday shower was given to Clyde
Taylor, by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Taylor, Of near town, Friday
evening. April 29th, in honor of his 2lst
birthday.
The numerous rains during the week
have been great hardships to our far
mers, who have been prevented from
getting their corn ground in condition
for planting.
At the annual Chesapeake City, Nd,
town election held on Monday, Frank
P. Conrey was elected president and
Charles Carly and Townsend Walters
were elected commissioners to serve
two years.
William Bolees, who was in charge of
government work on the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal, at Che saleak
City, Md, has resigned and with his
family have left for their fofmer home
in Louisville, KY.
The renewed Dog Law which was
put in force May l in Smyrna, has
resulted in nearly 25) dogs being regis
tered to date which at a ST. 90 for males
and So 0o for females has yielded a rev.
enue of nearly 100000 The town au-
thorities have run out of registration
tags and ordered more.
White Clay Greek Presbyterian
Church, one of the oldest in this vicin-
ity, is making elaborate plans for the
celebration of the 200th anniversary
which will take place on June 5th, 9th
and 7th Committees have been ap-
pointed and preparations are going for
ward in satisfactory manner
DR.. Walter Hulihen in an address to
the Rehabilitation students this week
commended their work and that Of the
He stated that supervisors
sent by the Federal Board for Voca-
tional Education have expressed freely
their commendation of the course of
study and the method in which it is
carried out
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN

Albert McAllister, 35 years old, a
resident of State Read, was struck
and killed by train of the Pennsyl'
varia Railroad at State Road. about
5 80 o'clock, Wednesday morning when
he drove his automobile In front OF the
Cape Charles express. The automo-
bile was reduced to splinters and Mr..
Nc Ulster was apparently killed in
stantly.
According to John Lightcap, cross
ING tender at the State Road crossing
McAl,ister did not heed the warning
shouts nor the signals given by Light
cap and instead of waiting tor the ap-
preaching train drove directly on the
track. MIR. McAllister either did not
see Lightcap or thought he could pass
the train before it reached the crossing
Lightcap believes.
The crew of the express train con
tinued on and Lightcsp hurried to the
home of George Beale near by and ask,
Cd for help in removing the wrecked
machine from the tracks. Or: julius
Dodd. of New Castle, was called but
could do nothing.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
BETHESDA CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, May 9Th, 1921.
$50 A. NJ. The Sunday morning de-
votional meeting of the Brotherhood
will be in charge of Brother William
B. Hates.
1870 A. M. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor This will be
"Mothers Day." and the sermon will be
one suitable one for the occasion,
Special music for this service. Try to
be present to show your respect and
love for. your Mother Bring your
Mother if you can. If she lives away,
write her letter showing your love
and loyalty.
1145 A. M. Sunday School.
$40 P. NJ. Junior League meeting.
73o P. M; Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor. A cordial invi-
tation to all to worship with us at this
evening service.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.3O o'clock.
The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Brotherhood will be held on
Friday night, May 18th, at o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Carnival Plans Under Way

A very enthusiastic meeting of the
carnival committee of the Masonic Hall
Co., and New Century Club was held
last Thursday evening. at the New
Century Club. Officers elected and
chairmen appointed follow: Mr.. Rich
ard Fennemore, chairman; Mrs. Clar-
ence E. Pool, vice chairman; Miss Helen
Shalcross, secretary; Mr.. Watson K.
Belts, treasurer; Mr.. Walter Beaston,
Mrs. G. S. Green. chairmen grounds
and booths; Messrs. A. Fogel, r. Will
son and Mrs. W. B. Biggs, purchasing:
Mr.. H. Segelken, Mrs. D. w. Stevens,
supplies; DR.. Levinson, Miss Bernice
'ietten, automobile; Mr.. Samuel Buck
worth and Mrs A. NJ. Chamberlain,
publicity; Mrs. w. T. Pearce, book
keeper.
The carnival will open July 10th and
continue over the 23d. A joint meeting
of the entire body of the organizations
will be called later after which all
chairmen will be named, and it is hoped
to make this carnival wonderful sue
cess.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
BALL TEAM DISBANDED

| AT a meeting held on Thursday j
was decided by the management Of tn
base ball team of the Middetown Ath
letic Association to disband the team
| for the season. Lack of financial sup
| port is the reason given tor the move
| ment.
The team was organized and every
thing in shape for the opening game te
be played on Saturday, May 7th. Ar
appeal had been made to the ''fans'
for financial aid, but very little response
was given to the appeal. To be exact
IL men subscribed the sum of $53 90,
but new equipment was needed for the
team and the managers thought it use
less 10 proceed with this small amount
in the treasury. The game has never
been on paying basis in the town, and
it was thought unwise to start unless at
least from $3.50 to 5000, could be raised.
The experience of club managers in
the past has been that the first three or
four games on the schedule are not pay
ing games, and that money must be
taken from the treasury to make up the
deficit. With $53 in the treasury, the
existence of the club would possibly be
three games, and sooner than see the II
staunch supporters pay for three games,
the decision to disband was made.
With the very best ball park in the
state, situated in the center of the
town, and with a team arranged for
that would give the community first
class base ball; cheaper than it has been
played for the past five years, and with
schedule filled up with good teams,
representing Wilmington, Smyrna,
Newport, Delaware City. Massey's and
st. Georges, it is not very flattering to
the sports of MiddletoWn to see team
like this go under for the want of finan-
cial support. Checks will be mailed to
the II subscribers within a few days
for the amounts of their subscriptions,
and all games on the schedule have
been cancelled.
J. CARSON SEGELKEN, Manager.
ROBERT B. JONES, Secretary.
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FRIENDS & VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND GO

| AAOGA AAhA NOMA <A4ND wv
Mrs. A. Fogel spent Thursday ir
Philadelphia.
Mrs. C. A. Hoffecker was in Whining
ton on Tuesday,
Mr.. George D. Hail, of Philadelphia
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hall.
Miss Ollie Bromall. of Wilmington,
| was entertained over the weekend by
Miss Katherine Dr,ll
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Roberts, CT Will
mington, were Sunday guests of his
mother Mrs. Emily Roberts.
Miss Arva Norris, of Seaford, was
entertained over the weekend by
Misses Addie and Helen Dugan.
Mrs. S. E. Massey and Mrs. William
E. Lee spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert M. Massey in Wilmington.
Mr. J. E. Lewis and little son, were
guests of his mother Mrs. R. w. Mat
thews at Parksey, Va, last week.
Mrs. Henry Carrier and two daughters,
of Canada, have been visiting Mr. and
Mrs. George " Peverley this week.
Mrs. William Money, of Wilmington,
visited her sisters Mrs Arthur Foraker
and Mrs William B. ball last week.
Miss Eva Freeman and Miss Alice
Brooks, of Wilmington, were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. w.
Freeman.
Mr.. William C. Gallagher and friend.
of Wilmington, spent the week end
with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. +.
Gallagher.
MIR. and Mrs. Allen E. Evans and
little son, of Trainer. Pa, have been
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Whitlock.
Miss Viola E. Smith, of Washington,
d. c., visited her mother Mrs. Arthur
Foraker last week. On Saturday Miss
Smith went to Wayne, Pa, where she
was guest of honor at tea given by
Mrs. Joseph Me!Ian Fronefield and Mrs.
Winfield Wilson Crawford.
The Transcript is pleased to be able
to state that our fellow townsman, Mr..
Frank j. Pennington. who has been in
the jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia,
has recovered sufficiently to return to
his home on Wednesday. We will all be |
pleased to see him on our streets again |
Mrs. Howard A. Pool, Mrs J. T.
Grassland, Mrs. T. S. Fouracre, Mrs. |
John C. Green, Mrs. G. W. Lockwood,
Mrs. A. M. Chamberlain, Mrs. Car-
ence 3. Pool and Miss Marie 7. Lock
wood attended the animal convention of
the State Federation of Women's
Clubs, which was held in Smyrna, on
Thursday.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Dawn of Peace in Civil War

Stanley NJ, Arthurs. artist, on Sat-
urday, conferred with Senator Alice and
Representatives Buckingham and Gray
regarding the historic picture of a
Civil War scene to be painted by Mr..
Arthurs to adorn the State House walls.
Mr. Arthurs has decided on view
depicting scenes the day after the sur
render of General Lee at Appomattox.
The painting will show soldiers of the
Union army and the Confederate army
fraternizing and chatting. talking over
the strenuous days through which they
had gone, and glad that peace had
come-the dawn of a new era. The
committee has co-operated with Mr..
Arthurs in the choice of the subject.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
FLASHES OF ACTION"

The film "Flashes of Action" which
has been loaned by the United States
Army Signal Corps through the efforts
of the local American Legion Post, and
is being shown through the courtesy of
the local management at the Opera
House, Tuesday evening next, portrays
vividly the front-ine activities of diff
ferent combat divisions of the A. E. F.
This film, made up entirely of the ac-
tual occurrences as 'snappea,.by the
Army Signal Corps, at the time, has
been secured for hte patrons and the
community at large, through the eff
forts of the local American Legion
and at their expense. 1t is hoped,
therefore, that the people by a large
and patriotic attendance will show
their interest and their loyalty to the
American Legion.
This picture will be shown after the
feature picture and no charge will he
made for same. If you cannot come
for the whole show try and be present
for this part of the program.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
William Bolten

William Bolton, died at the residence
Of his son Harry A. Bolton, in Galena,
Nd, at $50 O'Clock, Monday evening,
aged IA years. Deceased who had been
unweIl for long time suffered a stroke
on Thursday evening of last week,
which resulted in his death.
For many years he was resident of
Middletown, but later engaged in farm
ing which occupation he continued until
two years ago, when he retired, and
since that time has made his home with
his son.
He leaves to mourn his death three
daughters, Yrs. ary B. Peasanton, of
this town; Mrs. Ella Mccoy, of Chesa-
peake City, Nd; Mrs. Margaret Bing-
near, of near Chesapeake City; and
two sons. Messrs. Harry A. Bolton, of
Galena, and Nathaniel Bolton, of near
Chesapeake City.
Funeral services were held at the
residence of. his son. on Thursday
morning, at II o'clock and the remains
were brought to Middletown. and inter-
ment made in Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Big Night For Townsend

Townsend and vicinity are to have a
big night, Saturday, May Z, when ''The
Song and Dance Cafe" an act lasting
one hour will be presented. This is a
musical comedy with funny black faced
comedians as walters in the cafe and
introducing all the newest songs, jokes
and dances. Besides this feature act
there will be three other acts. show in
all lasting two hours ard carrying eight
people.
NIcAfee, Reed and Dempsey, Della
wares champion dancers, are included
lin the show as also is the Jazz Boys
Quartette. Bob" Arthurs. with his
rag time violin will also be on hand
The other act is entitled Down on the
Old Plantation" and consists Of the
old-t time Southern songs and dances.
The performance will take place in
the Townsend Public School Building
and will be presented for the benefit of
the Playground Improvement Fund.
The popular prices, 25c, 35c and soc
will be charged.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07

We sell the Exide Battery.
Also Loyal tires, Fabric, 30x3 IL,
$l4.5O; Cord, 30x3 IL, $3.50.
Guaranteed Fabric, 5000 miles;
Cord, 5000 miles.
HELDMYER GARAGE,
Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
MONEY FOR SCHOOLS
State Board of Education Estimates
1898, ,789 Needed
SENDS BUDGET TO LEGISLATURE

1t Is estimated by the State Board of
Education that maintenance of the
public schools of the State, including
the carrying out of building program
TOR the next two years, will cost
1898, 7S9 The estimated cost for the
school year of 1921-1a22 is So, CSC, 200
and for the year 1922-1923 is 81, ,O43, $50.
These figures are contained in the
bu 1get which the board submitted to the
Senate and House committees on Edu-
cation of the Legislature at conference
held in Dover recently. The budget,
the State Board in its report explained,
was made up from budgets submitted by
the county boards, the special district
board and the Beard of Education of
Wilmington.
The State Board of Education, in
resolution adopted by the Legislature
on the day of taking a recess late in
March, was requested to submit the
budget to the Senate and House educa-
tlonal committees, based on the new
school law, on April 20. The board
carried out this request AMI the Legis-
Iatufe Will now pass on the budget when
1t reconvenes on May g. The two COM
mlttees will return to Dover next We'd
nesday and Thursday for further con-
slderation of the budget before it is SUBJ
mltted to the Legislature.
Two items, promotion of health and
carrying out agriculture and home
economic courses. while not included in
the general budget, as presented by the
State Board, have been added to the
total amount of estimated cost of ope-
rating the schools for two years.
Mrs. Donald S. Ashbrook and Mrs.
Joseph Bancroft headed a degelation
of women who went to Dover this week
to try to have included in the budget an
appropriation for the promotion of
health through special instructions,
literature and medical inspection.
The Legislature may or may not
approve health promotion and agri-
culture and home economic appropri-
atIons in the budget when passed On
May 9, that being entirely at the dis
cretion of the Legislature.
The same is true as to the building
program that the State Board has pro-
vlded for. The board included an item
Of $4,000 for new buildings and
:97, 300 to carry the loans for the same
for each of the two years. For this
year the proposed new buildings are
specified but for next year no sugges-
ion is made as to what schools should
De built.
The Legislature has the authority
o cut down or eliminate any item IN the
,udget that it so desires. 1t is more
likely that some of the items will be
ut and maybe some eliminated entirely.
he new school law goes into effect
uly l, and it is that fact that makes it
necessary for the Legislature as pro-
ided in the law to pass on the budget
efore that time.
No mention is made in the budget of
n appropriation for transportation and
n some localities where pupils have
cen transported there is mu.h concern
yer the matter. 1t is claimed that
Mess transportation is provided until
djustments can be made under the
ew law it will work a, hardship in a
umber of localities.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07

Mr.. freeman was kind husband
good business man, and an upright citi.
z"n and will be greatly missed through
oct the entire community.
He was intensely devoted to his
paper, and spent the greater part of his
time contributing to its editorial and
local columns.
He was married to Clara NJ. Mark
ley, of Philadelphia, June 9th, 1900,
who survives him, with his sister, Miss
Anna Nj. Freeman, who has been a
member of his household for many
years.
The funeral services were held from
his late residence on South Broad street,
Tuesday afternoon, at 2. 80 O. clock, in
terment being made in Forest ceme-
terry. Rev. Percy L. Donaghay was in
charge; Rev V. P. Northrup gave the
funeral address. The pall-bearers were
Lemont Jones, Alice Hall, Francis Pin
der. Bruce Whitlock, Clarence Weber
and F. P. Bradley. The honorary bear
ers were: W. A. Comegys. George V.
Peverley, J. Frank Biggs, William
Price, J. G. Bragdon and j. B. Foard.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Local Boys in Tract Meet

The 9Th annual inter-scholastic, track
and field meet will be held on Joe Fra
zier Field, Newark, this Saturday
afternoon, and the local high schoo
athletes have been devoting considera-
BILE time getting themselves in shape
for the different events. Those entered
are:
Stafford and Mcdowell, 100 and 22C
yard dashes; Davis, 220 yard sprint;
Fouracre and Roberts. 440 yard run;
Roberts. shot put; Carey. high jump.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
SUGAR CORN 50 ATOM
Small Acreage Contracted For at
The Above Price
ONE TOMATO CANNERY ONLY

A meeting of the sugar corn grower!
OF this community was held in the can
merry of Baker & Co., recently anc
700 acres were contracted for at SO {
ton, just one-half of lasts years price
Many farmers were not able to get a:
many acres as they desired, the majority
being cut down below one-haIf Of last
years allowance. At the price of SO the
growers feel that they have poor
money-making proposition, but the
present ruling price of yellow corn they
can see very little difference. AS the
sugar corn natures ahead of the yellow
corn and can be handled at less expense,
they are planting it In preference.
The sugar corn acreage in this COM
munity is being cut down by 5000 acres
this year, Baker & Co. being the only
cannery within large radius that will
operate. Watkins Brothers, Odessa;
Strausbaugh & Co., Mt. Pleasant;
Wright & Co.. Townsend; Middleton
& Co.. Armstrong; and the Records
Company, Blackbird. will not operate
their canneries for corn this year. The
acreage usually planted for these can
neries averages from 1000 to 5000 a
year. The failure to operate is brought
about by the market being flooded
with canned goods of every description.
Many of these Gamers have from one
half to all of their last years pack on
hand at the present time. Prices are
ruling lOwet all the time, and the pack
can only be disposed of at great loss.
Only one tomato cannery in this COM
munity will operate during the coming
season, Pool & Co., Warwick. Md,
having cont1 acted for ANAL acreage
at $lS ton. 1t is said that the con-
ditions in the tomato market are about
the same as with the corn Gamers. ald
the closing down for year will give
the market chance to get cleared and
back to normal.
The aspa' agus growers are now busy
with that crop, but the cold weather
has held back its growth. While the
season should now be at its height
there is very little being shipped from
here, the first cutting froze in the
ground two weeks ago. it being most.
unusual sight to see asparagus crowns
sticking up through six inches of snow.
The bulk of the asparagus here is being
shIpped to New York market and
grass" of the best qualify is being
sold around S. 50 for dozen punches.
There appears to be less damage
done to the wheat crop by the cold
freezing weather than was at first
thought 1t seems to have lost the
yellow color which held on to it for two
weeks, and is now making wonderful
growth. In some fields the leaves al
the bottom of the stalks are noticed to
be dead, but the general impression is
that with good weather conditions in
harvest time there will be an average
crop. An early harvest is predicted,
as the wneat is almost ready to head.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Ethel Clayton in "Crooked
Streets" will be shown at the
Onera House next Friday evening.
Appeal Day

Tho assessment list for the year l92l,
is now rnv hanging up,n the Town Office.
Where % it will remain until Monday: May
asd Sd On that day Town Concll will sit
as asa a Co ,rt of Appeals in the office OF Of
Daniel W. Stevens, from a. N: to IL IL
noon % and from to P. M. to hear
n aunaais from said assessment. All ap-
appseaS psa ,onst he made on this date, other
wise wise thew will not be considered
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Mrs. Sarah Jackson

Mrs. Sarah Jackson, wife of James
Jackson, died at her home in Philadel-
phia. Friday night, April 29th, aged 70
years.
Mrs. jackson was sister of Mrs.
Walter Allen. of Middletown, and a
former resident of this section. She
leaves to mourn her death, a husband,
two daughters and one sister.
The remains were brought to Middle
town, on the II. 10 train, Monday morn
ing, when services were held in Beth
esda M. E. Church. Interment took
place in Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

DRAWERS FNEoD f1fsf111%
Arthur j. Tippett, Pastor
Sunday, May Sth, 1921;
45A. M. Sunday School session.
W. are still having good attendance.
Come boys and girls and make Mothers
Dav banner day for attendance.
TOOP M. Christian Endeavor and
Sone Service. Topic. Living Close to
Christ" John 3:lS "A. John 15:7-lO.
Rev. A. ]. Tippett, leader. u, :,
73O P. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor. -, .,,,ua,
Rows Brigade meet at the church
Thursday evening at Z o'clock.
Won are welcome to any OF these ser
vices.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Look Sessue Hayakawa in ''The
First Born," at the movies Thurs
day evening.
Forest Church Notes

Services in Forest Presbyterian
Church on Sunday, May Sth, at TO-. 80 A.
M. and 7.3OP. NJ. will be in charge of
Rev. John Townley. pastor-elect, who
will preach at both services. Sunday
School Immediately following the morn
ing service. Everybody welcome.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07

DR.. Louis Levinson, veterinarian
Graduate Of University Of Penn
sylvania. Middletown, Del. Bell
Phone ll9. North Broad Street.
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See Houdini in 'Terror Island"
at the movies Monday evening
next.
Sunday Mothers Day

Mothers Day will be observed to
morrow (Sunday) May Sth. In accord
ance with the usual custom, many per-
sons will wear white flower in men,
ory of their mother.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Light And Water Election

At the annual meeting of the Light
and Water Commission held on Monday,
Mr.. Abram Fogel was reelected as a
commissioner for term of five years,
there being no opposition.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07

United States Marshal Walter S.
Money, in Wilmington, has appointed,
Harry E. Clendaniel. Sussex county,
and George K. Ball, Hockessin. as dep
uties.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-07
Evils of CONSTIPATION

Perhaps the most serious of the dis
eases caused by constipation is appendi-
citis. If you would avoid this danger
Gus disease, keep your bowels regular.
For this purpose Chamberlain Tablets
are excellent. easy to take and mild and
gentle in effect.