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Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
THE FLAX INDUSTRY
Delaware Farmers Will Grow This
Profitable Crop
$4,000 MILL FOR SMYRNA

"A new industry for the United States,
the manufacture of linen and fine linen
products, is to be centered about Phila-
delphia within the next few years un-
der the plans of q group of local capi-
talists and textile men," says the Phils-
delphia Ledger. Upon the use of a
newly developed method of getting the
fiber flax depends the success of the
project, which its hackers expect will
make Philadelphia the Belfast of
America" and the Delaware Maryland
Virginia peninsula one Of the important
flax-growing regions in the world. The
method, successfully demonstrated last
fall in an experimental plant built by
the Chesapeake Flax and Linen Corpo-
ration, will be given its first extensive
application this year in $500, 900 mill
the company is to erect at Smyrna.
Other factories will be built, officials of
the concern say, as rapidly as the de-
mand and the increasing size of the fiber
flax crops make necessary. Judge
Daniel o. Hastings. of Wilmington,
one of the Delaware directors of the
company, when asked about the matter,
said che was not familiar with the de-
tails of the company's plans. but that a
meeting will be held in Philadelphia,
and at which, in all probability, plans
will be gone into."
DELAWARE FLAX SOUND
Tests show but little difference in the
quality of the Delaware-grown, fibre
treated by this new method and that
produced in Ireland, leaders in the new
company say. Figures of the United
States bureau of standards are cited,
showing the Delaware product to have
tensile strength of 1873 grams as
against 1l5 grams for Irish linen. The
comparison is confirmed by George L.
Schuster, agronomist, of the Delaware
State agricultural station last summer
and is now instructlng farmers on the
Smyrna district in the planting of fax.
Arrangements have been made with
farmers of Kent county, Delaware, for
the planting of about 1900 acres of
Courtrai fax. More than 100 farmers
have thus far agreed to raise it, the
average field being ten acres. 1--WE
choose Delaware as center fer grow
ing fibre flax because of the similarity
of the climate to that Of flax lands of
Ireland" Mr.. Stockley says: 'The
growing of flax requires very rich
soil and moist atmosphere. The posi-
tion of the Delaware peninsula between
the sea and the Chesapeake makes it
good territory for flax"
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
Junior Mechanics at Seaford

The State Council of Delaware,
Junior Order of American Mechanics,
metsin its 28th annual session Tuesday,
at Seaford. The Death Benefit Asso-
citation held Its annral meeting Monday
evening at the same place. Established
IN 1893 as a State Council, the Order
has made wonderful progress. Starting
in that year With seven councils and 4Ss
members, it has steadily advanced, un-
til this year it numbers 43 Councils with
membership of $500. The reports
submitted show that on December 81
1919, the membership numbered 6,6s2.
and on December 81, 1920, it numbered
300, making a gain for the year OF
over 25O.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
Coming-Robert Warwick in
"The Tree Of Knowledge at the
Opera House Monday evening.
Odessa Church Notes
DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

DRAWERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Arthur J. Tippett, Pastor
Sunday, February 10th, 1921.
9.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
Three new faces in school last Sunday.
Keep up the good work.
10.45 A. NJ. Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
7.OOP. M. Christian Endeavor and
Song Service. Topic, 'New Work Our
Committees May Do" Rev. 3:7-13.
Miss Lillian Morgan, leader.
Boys Brigade meet Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at the usual time.
Come and worship with US. A special
invitation is given to visitors to meet
with US.
The League of Service will hold a
parcel post sale in the church on Thurs
day evening, Feb. oath, at 100 o'clock.
Anyone having packages to give. may
send them to the church.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
FRIENDS, VISITORS
Personal Item. About People You
See and Know
THOSE THAT COME AND co

THOSE THAT COME AND GU
Mrs. William Dugan and daughter
Ida, were Wilmington visitors Wednes-
day.
Miss Bernice D. Metten is spending
sometime with friends in New York
City.
DR.. and Mrs. G. B. Pearson, of New
ark, were Sunday guests Of Mrs. M. H.
Cochran.
MIR. and Mrs. w. K. Belts and son.
spent the weekend with relatives in
Frederica.>
Mrs. Samuel Price and niece, Little
Miss Natalie Beaston. spent Thursday
in Glenolden, Pa.
Mrs. j. E. CHM has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. David Shellender, in Will
mington, this week.
Mrs. L. V. Kirk spent the weekend
with her daughter, Mrs. Roger A..
Davis, in Wilmington.
Mrs. Virginia Massey and Mrs. Mar
garet Smith. of Wilmington, are visit
ing Mrs. S. E. Massey.
Miss Elva Freeman, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. W. Freeman.
Rev and Mrs. John Townley and little
son, of Princeton, N. j., were weekend
guests of Mrs. T. E. Clayton.
MIR. and Mrs James Gillespie, of Will
mington, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. W. Porter this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Harris. of Ches-
ter, Pa, were Sunday guests of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berkman.
Mrs. John Grassland, of Claymont,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George S. Richards, one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert B. Gallagher,
of Wilmington, spent the weekend
with her parents, MIR. and Mrs. William
Spry.
Mr.. Albert L. Massey of Wilmington,
and Mrs. Howard Breed, of Kennett
Square, Pa, spent Wednesday with
Mrs. S. E. Massey.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Carson Segelken en-
tertained over the weekend Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Waltz and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Weeks and little son, of Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. Percy s. Donaghay, son of the
Rector of St Anne's Church, who is
taking classical course at Washington
College, spent the weekend with his
parents.
Mr.. Harvey Voshell, of New Haven,
Conn, spent Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. D. R. Rees near town. Mrs. Rees
accompanied her son to his home on
Monday, where she will remain several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Reed returned
home from Meehaniesburg Pa last
Saturday. Mrs. Reed had been spend
ing sometime there, during the illness
and death of her mother Mrs. Emeline
Miller.
The Rt. Rev. Philip Cook, D. D.,
Bishop of Delaware, and Mrs. Cook
were entertained at St. Anne's Rec
, tory at dinner on Wednesday evening.
DR.. Cook preached in the church to a
large and appre:iative audience.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
William Walmslev

William Walmsley, died in Philadel-
phia hospital, where be was under spe-
cial treatment, Monday, aged 81 years.
Deceased was the son of the late Rich
ard Walmsley, and spent his boyhood
days in Middletown. He leaves to
mourn his death two sisters, Mrs. P. L.
McWhorter, of this own, and Mrs. H.
C. johnson, of Clayton, and one brother
Mr.. Alexander Walmsley to mourn his
death.
The remains were brought to Middle
town Friday morning, and interment
made in Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL

Sunday, February Goth. The I'd Sur
day in LENT.
sam. HOLY COMMUNION.
Services: 1890. Morning prayer and
sermon.
11.45. Sunday School.
7.3O. Evening prayer and address.
Service, Wednesday evening at 7.3O.
Evening Prayer and Sermon by the
Rev. Charles A. Rantz, Rector, Church
of the Ascension, Claymont
Service, Friday afternoon. Devo-
tional address at $50 P. VI.
The parish branch of the Woman's S
Auxiliary will meet at the rectory on
Thursday afternoon. from two until
four O'Clock. Let all members make
an effort to be present and bring
another with you.
Feb. oath. st. Matthias Day:
..The lot fell upon Matthias; and he
was numbered with the eleven apos-
tles''-ACTs 1:26.
St Matthias was probably one of the
seventy disciples chosen under divine
guidance to be an apostle in the place
of the traitor Judas. The Church on
this day prays to be preserved from
false apostles. and guided by true and
faithful pastors Let US who love the
Church join in the prayer that those
who have received the seal OF theil
ministry in direct and unbroken success.
sion from the hands of Christ's chosen
apostles, may in no wise bring dishono'
upon their sacred calling, but with the
same faith, love and zeal, devote them
selves to their Masters service.
A number of st. Anne's Sunday
School scholars attended the Sunday
School Rally at st. Andrews Church
Wilmington. on Sunday afternoon. Th'
Ri. Rev. P. T. Thurstan, Bishop of th'
Diocese of Oklahoma made an address
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
STATE AND PENINSULA

COmpialnCS nave Deen mace 10 tne
State officer that oystermen have been
violating the law. concerning the num-
ber of bushels caught.
A syndicate of Wilmington men has
purchased large tract of land at Re-
hoboth Beach and will build number
of sumRRer bungalows.
Because the price of fertilizer has
not been reduced, Sussex county far
mers will not plant peas or tomatoes
for canning factories this year.
The senior class of the Georgetown
High school is rehearsing for play to
be given next month to raise funds for
the annual trip to Washington.
All the patriotic societies and kindred
organizations in Wilmington are max
ing plans to celebrate Washington's
birthday in an elaborate manner.
The Board of Health in Wilmington.
through its president. DR.. w. H. Handy
recorded its opposition to the establish
ment of piggeries on the outskirts of
the city.
More than sl0O. 600. 600 worth of au-
tomobiles will be exhibited at the an
nual show of the Wilmington Automo-
bile Trade Association, opening on Feb
ruary 18th.
EAston is soon to have another ma lu-
featuring plant, which will give en-
ployment to large number of men, q
company to manufacture wheelbarrows
and trucks.
The Wilmington Rodney Equestrian
Society, which has worked hard for
monument to the Delaware patriot, has
appealed to the Legislature for $4,000
to al the project.
Lieutenant Colonel Herman w. Schulz
has been named by the War Depart
ment to take charge of the reserve de-
pot of the ordnance department at the
Aberdeen Proving grounds.
George Black, chief of police in Will
mington, celebrated on Thursday the
nineteenth year of his promotion to
head the force. Chief Black is credited
with being responsible for many i'm
provenents.
Representatives of the Delaware
Corn Growers Association, the Sussex
County Farm Bureau and Seaford busi-
ness men met in Seaford Monday, to
make recommendations for future corn
shows held in Sussex county.
At its weekly meeting Tuesday night
the Board of Education of Wilmington,
appointed Is new teachers in the gram
mar and high schools. An increase of
more than 200 pupils in the high school
necessitated the appointments.
The first lot of 10000 Mexican quail
ordered by State Game Warden Lee
Compte, of Maryland, has been receiv-
ed at the State game farm and prepa-
rations are being made to distribute the
birds in the various counties of the
Stata fhis uook
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
Mrs. Anne E. Massey

Mrs. Anne Cooper Massey, wife. of
Norman P. Massey, Of Chestertown,
Md, died last Saturday, after linger-
ing illness. Besides her husband, Mrs.
Massey leaves one daughter, Dorothy,
who is a student at Goucher College,
near Baltimore, Md. Mr.. Massey is
son Of the late Henry T. Massey, who
lived in this neighborhood a number Of
years ago. !
The remains were inferred in. Forest
cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
Coming Wedding

Mr.. James farrell, Jr., son of Mr..
James FARRELL, Sr., of near town, and
Miss Blanche C. Dixon, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dixon, of Galena,
Md, will be united in marriage, at the
home of the bride, Saturday evening,
Feb. 26th, 1921. 1t Z o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
See William Farnum in ."The
Scqttlers," at the movies next SAT-
urday evening.
Robbed Chicken House

Chicken thieves have been robbing
the chicken house of Mrs George jan
vier, on her farm, north Of Frogtown
crossing, during tie winter months, and
on their last visit carried away all of
the fowls she had kept for breeding
purposes. Mrs. Janyier places her loss
vt $50.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
Sales to Take Place

THURSDAY, FEB. 24TH-Public sale Of
stock and farming implements. BY VIII
liam Smith, on the sChoptank road, two
miles west of Middletown, at 1890
o'clock, A. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
Farm Sold

Mr.. William Smith who resides on
the "Choptank" road, has sold bis farm
containing about 160 acres, to Mr..
Edward Price, of near State Road.
The sale was made through Mr.. John
Heldmyer, the price paid being private.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
For the Liver and Bowels

When your liver and bowels become
torpid get a bottle of Chamberlain
Tablets. They will tone up your liver
and cause a gentle movement of the
bowels. They also improve the diges-
ton.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
Charles S. Baker

Charles s. Baker died Sunday after
noon at the home of his brother, Will
liam d. Baker. near Chesapeake City,
Nd, Of paralysis. He was "a years of
age and is survived by his wife.
The funeral was held Wednesday af-
ternoon with interment at Bethel Ceme-
terry.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19

Ethel Clayton IN .sYoung Mrs.
Wisihrop," viii be shown At the
nevies sext Wednesday evesisy.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19
A Mack Sennett S reel special
ssDown on The Farm" at the Opera
House, next Thursday evening.

FOR SALE-Seven Airedale thor
oughbred' puppies.
E. S. COLLINS,
Phone 254R2. Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19

Early Spring style. IN Hats and
all Millinery At Fosel's. Come and
examine our fine new things
whether you wish to buy or Mt.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19

FOR SALE-Bradley stfsin pure-bred
Barred Rock cockerels.
H. L. PECKARD. Odessa, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19

FOR SALE-Cypress incubator, little
used, $50 egg capacity.
C. E. STlDHAM, Odessa, Del
Middletown transcript., 1921-02-19

Transcript. sl.oo per year
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
Man Charged With
Assault Faces Trial
In Moorhead Court

Moorhead, Mimi, Dec. 15.-Ars.
Mary Hartman. blind in o. and
hearing and speech impaired, the re-
suit of the assault upon her the night
OF June Z in her home at B~arnesyiiie.
Mimi, took the witness stand We'd
nesday afternoon for the state in the
trial Of James Hartman, her husband.
accused q Assault with intend to xiii,
The witness testified under the d.
rect examination conducted by Gar
field Rustad. county attorney, that the
q thing she could recall on the
night OF June 6 was that she was st-
ting on the bed in her night attire
ready to retire for the night. She
declared that she could not recall
when she regained consciousness.
The witness testified that she had
ana that they were married on Oc-
tober IL. 1920. She said that on the
evening OF June 6 she and her hus-
band had quarreled over some
matches. and that under protests Of
her husband she left her home for q
hotel in which she was working to
complete some sewing. but returned
later and was attacked.
The state introduced the tesd-
mony OF DR.. B.. T. B~ottolfson Of Moor.
head that he had been called to ex-
anime Hartman In the Clay county
jail, and noticed a slight bruise on
Hartman's nose The physician aid
the injury was not of tho nature to
cause Inconsistencies
The defense contends that Mr..
Hartman was assaulted by an I'M
known assailant and that when Hart
man raised up his head he was struck
by the assailant.
The state rested its case at $3.50 p.
nj We6naaHay
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
Child Killed By Wagon
Is Buried At Deering

Deering, N. D., Dec. 15.-Funeral
services for Geneva. 4-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Hance. who was
killed Friday when her chest was
crushed by a wagon wheel,~Were held
at the Methodist Episcopal church
north Of here Sunday. The accident
occurred at 2 p. m. and tile victim
lived until 8 p. m. the same day
The little girl. it la said, attempted
to climb up into her fathers wagon
over one of the ear wheels and slip
ped and fell. The horses started up
and the wagon wheel passed over her
chest. The wagon was partly loaded
with grain. The father, who was
opening the gate through which the
and wagon were to pass. did not
notice the accident until the wheel
was just passing over her, and it was
then too late to save her. Medical
aid was secured at once, but death
resulted from internal injuries.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
Ward Delinquent Tax
Sale Is Poor Success

Minot, N. D.. Dec. 15.--The annual
sale of delinquent taxes in Ward coun-
ty, which was held at the county
auditors office Monday forenoon, did
not bring put as many bidders as was
anticipated. Whereas more than 20
per cent of the delinquent taxes were
sold at the sale last. year, only about
10 per cent Of those which are de-
linquent this year were sold. County
Auditor r. w. Kennard. said today.
The taxes not bid in by individuals
or corporations. were bid In by the
county at the maximum amount Of in
terest. The lowest interest rate bid
was 10 per cent. Taxes bid in by
those other than the county were
mostly where mortgages were hold
against the property.
Only about SO descriptions were
sold for investment, Mr.. Kennafd said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
CONST1TUITONALlTY
OF STATUTE is
INVOLVED in CASE

Fargo. N. D., Dee. 15.-The consti-
tutionality Of the state statute allow
ing cities = villages to nnex adtae-
n territory without q vOte Of the
people in the district to be affected.
but with hearing on protest. IL before
Judge A. T. Cole of Fargo for his
deciSion.S NJ
The action is the case Of p. Waslein
and others OF Hillsboro. Trail county,
against the city OF Hillsboro. The city
council OF Hillsboro some time ago
annexed certain property adjoining
the city limits despite the protests Of
some<of h residents within the an
nexed area.
The suit was brought to set amde
the action Of the council. Tho matter
was fully argued before judge Cole
at. Hiiisboro. and testimony was sub
mitted on briefs. the lastJbrief to be
submitted not later than December %,
Regardless of the decision Of the
court an appeal will be taken to the
state supreme court to determine the
constitutionalty OF the state law.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
Many Warrants Sent
Out By State Auditor
Said Never To Return

Bismarck, Dec. 15,--Proof that peo-
ple> do not always take care even OF
dollars is shown by the records of
some warrants issued by the state an
ditor, but which have never been re-
turned, to the state treasurer for col
lection. Most Nof the warrants that
fail to complete their financial Jour
ney from the state auditors office 10
the person, the firm or institution to
whom issued, and then back through
the banks to the Dakota treasury. are
for small amounts.
Many warrants, lost for a long time.
show up after being missing for a
Frequently the warrant is accompa-
MED by a letter asking if this parttc-
ufar bit Of, paper is. Of any value.
Sometimes they are brought into the
auditors. office and presented to Dep
uty Ralph maitland. with the request
that the holder of the warrant be no
titled when the state will have money
cash it. Some of the warrants arc
supposedly lost. but the funds to pay
the same are checked off at the end
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
SANITARY BOARD
MAN
COUNTY AGENTS
Cooperation Between Az.
ents and Board Advised
81. By DR.. Crewe.

Fargo. N. D., Dec. 16.-Because the
county agent and the North Dakota
I've sanitary board are working
toward the same end, there should be
tween h two forces, DIR. w. f.
SIewe OF Bismarck. secretary of the
state live stock sanitary board told the
county agents of North. Dakota in
Ine,r sectional conference here today.
AS understand it" DIR. Crewe
stated i'm the beginning Of his discus
sion, "the functions of the county aR-
ont are largely for the purpose Of
pring1nE about a more successful ag-
5ricuiture. The breeding and raising Of
livestock are necessary adjuncts to a
successful agriculture.
The functions Of the live stock
sanitary board are the protection of
fne live stock industry against the
OF dangerous, communicable
Tn view OF the fact that these two
agencies are promoting, fostering,
n protecting the live stock indus
try, there should be atdegree OF CO.
operation carried on in the work.
The activities Of the live stock sani-
tary authorities are regulated by GER
tain laws and rules and regulations
CARRYING out the business.
The county agent, acting in an ad-
Ytsory capacity is in a position to in
Aerm the farmer and stock raiser of
the proper procedure to follow for the
protection Of h health Of his domes-
tic animals and for this a should
have some knowledge Of the operation
ofsthe state live stock sanitary depart
ment. 1t Is not expected that county
agents Will have an intimate knowl-
edge of the laws, rules and regulations
pertaining NO, live stock sanitary con-
troll work but they should, however,
y knowledge of the procedure to
follow SO that the various diseases
NAY be brought under control.
Methods of Cooperation.
) do not believe that the county
agent shout be expected to be an x
pert in h diagnosis of the various
communicable diseases Of domestic
animals; no do we believe that he
should undertake to make such dag
nosds. This is not his function and he
should not undertake this responsible
his opinion but his advice should be
that the final decision should be made
by q competent expert. I.
The cooperation of county agents.
can be OF material assistance to the
I'VE stock sanitary authorities in their
efforts to control and suppress the
various communicable diseases of live
STOCK, by reporting he prevalence Of
disease, assisting in organizing united
efforts against disease, and creating a
sentiment promoting cooperation Of
farmers with the live stock sanitary
authorities. County agents have DEM
unstrated the value of their co-opera-
tton in the campaign carried on for
the eradication of bovine tuberculosis
by way of informing farmers Of plans
n methods used and organizing
community effort to suppress this
plague. It Is regretted that limited
appropriations compel the curtailing
tof this work.
Splendid cooperation has been
given in this direction, and with bet
ter understanding we hope this CO.
operation will be continued and re-
fleet increased benefits to the live
stock industry of the state"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
MANDAN RESIDENT
PICKS STRAWBERRIES
ON DECEMBER Il

Mandan. N. D., Doc. ISL. r.
Lyman. local business man, his
curiosity aroused by reportN Of
persons picking flowers la THE
gardens, Investigated his own Sta
t0und enough ripe luscious led
strawberries for o generous scry.
ing 10 himself and wife for lunch.
several punches Of plants were In
various stages Of blossoms, while
other plants had many grecn Der
ries rapidly rtpen'ng under the
Dalmy air Of December Is:
Mr.. Lyman expects, II the pres
cnt weather continues, to have
enough Strawberries for q Short
cake for Christmas. The straw
berry bed was unprotected from
n heavy. SHOWS which fell in
November. !,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
Son OF Man Dead AZ
St. Cloud Is Sought

Minot. N. D., Dec. 15.-ThS Minot
police are trying to locate Andrew
Blath who is supposed to be In Mlnot.
and who Is wanted by relatives At st.
Clouds MINI, whore his father has
died.
The following telegram has. been res
ceived by the police:
'"Try ITO locate Andrew Bath. Tell
him his father Is dead. and to wire
SIS funeral expenses" The telegram
was signed bygMrs. John Mega, ST,
Cloud, MINI. Anyone KNOWING of the
Whereabouts OF Mr.. Biath is asked to
communicate with tho police.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-15
R~egimental Band To Be
Retained By Lisbon

Lisbon. N. D.. Dec. 14.-With the
reorganization of the First North
Dakota regiment now being worked
out, LISBON has been assured that it
will tEcohtiiue to be the home of the
first sreginfental band. 81
'ThesFirst North Dakota regimental
band has been Lisbon's pride for
nearly 40 years and vas a factor in
securing 'Lisbon's armory in 1908.
Albert Andrews Of Mayville. N. d..
Is expected to arrive soon to assume
his duties as band leader.