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LARONE

The Sunday School will hold an en-
tertainment at the school house on the
evening OF June 18th and the day
school will combine in carrying out
the following program: readings. re
citations, dialogues and music, toiiow-
ing a drama called. THE Mintster
Wife, given by the Sunday school and
closing with box social for which the
ladies' are requested to bring each a
box, in which will be lunch. The
box, unopened, will be sold to the
highest bidder who will be privileged
to lunch from the box with the form
err owner. All are invited TO attend
and please remember the sale Will be
devoted to paying for an organ for the
use of the Sunday school.
Frank Wheeler is cutting the wood
from the orchard lot recently pur-
chased by Earl Vittaly and will build
thereon house In which to live. He
is employed by Mr.. Vittaly on his
farm. -. ...a
Roy Marcia and Gene Puffer are at
work for the H. & w. Co. in Wins
low and drive to and from In the mo-
torcycle Of Mt. Marcia.
Mrs. Joseph Durham who ls house
keeper for Sheriff. and Mrs. Mooers oil
Skowhegan was recent visitor at
her sons James Durham.
Miss Marion Farley Is enjoying a
visit from one Of her Auburn school
mates, Miss Cleaves.
Leo Winslow with fire friends from
Norrdgewock were on fishing trip
up river last week,and' all hands brot
home their compliment OF trout.
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RROw,,s CORNER-CAfAAN

MIR. and Mrs. Walter Loomis and
daughter. Evelyn. of Harmony. and
his mother, Mrs. Caro- Fullerton, OF
Dover, Mrs. barley Chandler and Mr..
Peters of Troy, were recent guests in
the home OF c. 3. Chase.
Mrs. Nettie Herrin of Skowhegan
hs returned to her home after a sew
eral days visit In the home OF her
cousin and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. Il.
Purington. -,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hayhurst, of
Waterville. were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ivory. Burrill.
Hattie True is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wyman in VIM.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hora-4 Chase and
daughter Vera visited his sister, Mrs.
Oren Cover and family. Monday
Herbert ODER passed Sunday with
Carroll Chase.
Miss Annette Padham was recent
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Padham.
Mr.. Russell and Miss George La
Brick, Oh Augusta, were callers at {.
B. Chase's. Monday.
! Master Daniel LaBriCk went to Aug
'usta Saturday for visit with his
mother and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. burlington are
planning an auto trip this week to
Quebec.
Herbert Ober and Harold Cover
were In Skowhegan Monday on BUSH
ness.
Our school closed Thursday after an
eleven weeks term taught by Herbert
Ober of Sebec Station Mr. Ober has
been very successful and given excel
lent satisfaction to his pupils and their
parents. 1t is hoped he may return
at the opening of the Fall term. The
eighth grade graduating exercises
from this school took place at Canaan
Grange Hall on Friday evening, June
Q; those to graduate are as follows:
Miss Velma Lyons, Kenneth Herrin
Lloyd Cover, Floyd Hubbard, and
Francis Melchcr.
Pupils not absent or tardy during
the term: Daniel LaBreck, Maurice
Porter and Harold Wheeler; those not
absent Velma Lyons, Francis Melchef
and Nina Lyons. A flower contest
was held during the term, Ernest Da-
Wis won the prize by bringing SO diff
ferent wild flowers.
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HOxIE

Geneva Cassidysof Mexico is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon
Luce. : ta
School here closed FRIDAY for the
summer vacation, 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. FORK and fam
lily also Mrs. l.. W. York and Mr..
and Mrs. Linwood Damon were cal
lers in Norridgewock Wednesday
evening. ..t. =
f.. l.. Damon Is laying the founda-
ton for his new barn. -
Fred Stevens Of SmithHeld also
Chas. Miller and Leroy Folsom OF
Norridgewock were callers here re-
Gently. ~ a. =
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The Interesting News Of
Somerset's Busy Towns
TOBEY DIST = N0RRIDGEWOCK


Mrs. Clara Appleby OF Skowhegan
was a guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Hiram Bigelow Thursday.
Miss Marta Stevens was in Skow-
hogan last week learning to be tie
lephone operator.
Roland Eyerette is home from Orono
for his summer vacation.
Quite a little excitment was caused
I'm this place one day last week when
1t was learned that some one had
broken into Elmer Dunn's Garage and
taken spare tire, also his automo-
bile tools, and the same night William
Curtis lost about 30 hens. Whoever
the culprt was he was evidently very
we'll acquainted with the premises OF
both parties.
Walter Stevens has finished work
for l.. G.. Traitor at his farm on Bige-
low Hill.
Mrs S. Tobias closed very sue
cessful term of school last week
Much credit is due Mrs. Tobias for
the hard work she has done for this
school. Tuesday the children had
n picnic which was enjoyed by old
and young.
Henry Stevens visited his daughter
Eta Berry last Tuesday.
william Stewart is helping Forest
Farley at Larone.
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WEST ST. ALBANS

The Road Commissioner and lis
Trt,orps :, OF Lleh. are at work in this
section and are making big improve
ment on the road.
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SOUTH SOLON

There will be dance at A. p. Fish
ers Friday night. All invited.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
OLD UNION SERVICES

The anniversary services at Old
Union last Sunday were characterized
by fine weather and the usual large
crowds. The Rev. DR.. S. N. Pichard
was the morning preacher. His dis
course was eloqupntly presented and
produced marked effect upon his hear
ers. In the interim the grove was fill
ed with visitors and friends, who spread
their rich provisions for the inner man.
and the feasts were sumptuously enjoy
ed. After this, the pastor, the Rev
George p. Jones, gathered the hosts
once more in the temple and an old
fashioned experience meeting was en-
joyed by all. A visiting quartette ren-
dered beautiful selection.
The afternoon preacher, who had
been announced, failed to arrive, and
the Rev. E. H. Derrickson, of Odessa,
and the pastor in charge, substituted in
his place thereby closing full day Of
worship in this historic church. The
collections amounted to about $3.50. In
two trustees to fill the vacancies caused
by the deaths of William B. Weldon
and Sherbourne A. Collins. The new
members are j. Clarence Hutchison anG
w. A. Scott.
The first church was erected on the
site of the present one about 140 years
ago. The present structure, which is OF
brick construction, was built in 1871
Recently the interior was beautitied by
| the artistic work of William Nayor
who made a decided change generally
| in its appearance.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
Fillingame-Bishop Wedding

Fair Oaks" the home of Mrs. Cora
V. Bishop, ar Warwick, Nd was the
scene of pretty wedding on Wednes-
day, September 6, at two O'Clock. when
her youngest daughter. Nellie Marie,
was united in marriage to Mr. Harry
Francis Fillngame, of Elkton, Md
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
c. M. Cullum, of Warwick M. P.
Church. The bride was attired in white
canton crepe. with tu!le veil, and car
ried brides roses Miss Myrtle V.
Dickinson, of Che apeake City, Md,
was maid of honor, and wore nile green
French organdie, with hat to match,
and carried pink roses. Mr.. Alday C.
Bishop, of Wilmington, brother of the
bride, acted as best man. The wedding
march was played by Miss Agnes E.
Merritt, pianist, and Mr.. George H.
Andrews, of Newark, N. j., voli1ist
A reception followed the ceremony
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Fillingamt
left for trip south, and on they're
turn will reside in Elkton.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
OBITUARY
NAV S. Lafferty

Entered into rest, Sept. 10th, 1922,
May Slaughter, wife of Willard 5. Laf-
ferty, daughter of the late Andrew
Slaughter, born May 10, 1878, on a
farm in st. Jones Neck, where she
spent her entire life, until the past
year when she with her family moved
to Middle Neck, Cecil county, Nd.
In her teens she gave her heart to
Christ and connected herself with Old
st. Jones M. E. Church, where she was
faithful member until she moved to
her present home in Middle Neck, after
which she withdrew her membership
and united with Bethesda M. E. Church
in this town.
Besides host of friends she leaves
her husband, six children, two girls and
four boys, also two sisters and one
brother.
The funeral services were held at her
late home, Sept. 18th, 1922, conducted
by her pastor, the Rev. E W. Nc.
Dowell, assisted by former pastor
the Rev. r. H. Wilson, of Crisfield
Md. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery
Dover.
None knew her only to love her
One precious from our home is taken
The voice we loved is still
The place made vacant in our home
| Which never can be filled.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL

EPISCOPAL
Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1922. The 18th
Sunday after Trinity.
Services: 10 30 A. M. Morning pray-
er, itany and sermon.
1l,45 A. M. Sunday School.
7.3O P. M. Evening prayer and ad-
dress.
Thursday, September 2lst. St Mat
thew, Evangelist. st. Matthew ks,
"And he arose and followed Hin. :"
The example of St. Matthew teaches
us to prefer the service of God to all
ear thiy gain and advantage He was Ii
taxgatherer, sitting at the receipt Of
CUSTOM" but when Jesus called him he
left his employment at a word, giving
up with all his prospects of future
wealth and henceforth followed the
Lord. He wrote the Gospel that bears
his name, and preached in Judea for
about eight years; after which he went
into Parthia and Ethiopia, and was
probably martyred there, though the
manner of his death has not been
recorded.
and 23d are Ember Days, see PRAYER
book, page 40.
The world draws horizontal line of
off humanity into three sections the
upper, middle and lower classes.
Christ draws vertical line throughout
the whole scale, dividing society into
two parts, those on ths right and those
on the left-the sheep and the goats.
| Be not anxious about tomorrow Dc
today's duty, fight today's temptation,
and do not weaken and distract your
self by looking forward 10 things which
you cannot see, and could not under
stand if you saw them. Have faith in
| God and in Jesus Christ Our Saviour
who through the Holy Spirit will guide
US into all truth.
Some where, some way, some time,
Each Day
III turn aside and stop and pray
That God will make this church the way
OF righteousness to men.
A hearty welcome awaits you at ST
Anne's Church. Come bring you
friends with you
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
u. OF D. WILL OPEN SEPT. 22D

University of Delaware will open for
the new college year on Friday of next
week with prospects of large Esesh-
men class, On September 19 and 20,
Freshmen examinations will be held for
those who did not take them in June.
A certificate of graduation from any
four year high school in the state auto
maticaly admits boy or girl to the
university, but examinations are re-
qured of students entering in English
and Modern Language for the purpose
of classification. ReeXaminations for
upper classmen will be held Sept Is, 10
and 20 Freshmen and Sophomore $
will register on Sept. q, and Seniors
and Juniors on Sept. %. There are al,
ways some students to enter on the
last day who were not expected and
generally few others who have been
counted on change their minds at the
last minute. For these reasons Prof.
Geo. E Dutton, chairman of the En-
trance Committee is unable to give
definite figures at this time relative to
the new class. lrot. Dutton, however,
feels sure that the new class will be
larger than last year and will probably
exceed 100. All vacancies on the fac
uty have been filled and the university
authorities are looking for a banner
year.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

Mrs. Margaret 7. Duggan has sold
her store and dwelling in Odessa to Lee
Heller.
A Civil Service examination will be
held at Colts, Nd, on October IA. for
rural mail carrier Tor that postoflice.
Large quantities of both corn and to-
matoes are being received daily at the
local canneries, and good pack is as
sured.
The Democratic and Republican pri-
mary election held in Cecil county,
Md, Monday was quiet. Few votes
We're cast.
The National Hereford Cattle Show,
exhibited at the Delaware State Fair
was the largest of its kind ever exhib-
tied in the East,
Angling at the head of Chesapeake
Bay is now at its height, and several
parties have landed rockfish weighing
as much as "a pounds.
Mr.. w. S. Letherhury has begun ac-
tive work on the construction of our
new postoffice building, and will make a
special effort to complete the building
within sixty days.
A large Pennsylvania truck loaded
with cattle collided with the Buick tour
ing car of DR.. E.. G. Clark Wednesday
afternoon, damaging one of the fend-
ers, and one side of the doctors auto.
While operating a circular saw at the
Short & Walls Lumber yard, Wednes
day morning, Mr.. William L. Spry was
painfully injured when piece of board
which he was saving flew back striking
him in the side.
Richard Cam, of Kirkwood, anc
Councilman Harry Rose, of Delaware
City, have announced their candidates.
for the Democratic nomination fol
State Senator from the Fifth district,
New Castle county.
An offer to purchase the Cheairs
property, at Delaware City, consisting
of stable, warehouse and large acre.
age, WAS made Wednesday by represen,
tatives of Baltimore, Md, canning
concern, with view to establishing q
preserving plant there.
The road from Tybouts Corner to St
Georges was opened to traffic on Sun.
day. The road is graded the entire
length and paved with concrete almost
to the northern edge of St. Georges
There is good dirt road from there OF
in readiness for the concrete.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
First Missionary Meeting

The first fall meeting of the Woman g
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
of Bethesda NJ E. Church met at the
home of Mrs. George d. Grassland,
Monday evening, with 45 membe, s
present. The first part of the evening
was devoted to the business meeting OF
the Home Society after which the an.
nua election of officers for the Foreign
Society was held The officers elected
for the ensuing year are as follows;
Presi lent, Mrs. W. H. Jump; 1st Vice
President, Mrs. E. M. ltecords; I'd Vice
President, Mrs. Adam Reed; Core
spending Secretary, Mrs. Elwood Ban
ming; Recording Secretary. Mrs. Clar'
ence Scott; Treasurer, Mrs. Charles
Stewart; Mite Box Secretary, Miss
Mabel Price, and her assislan Miss
Nellie Grassland; W. F. M. Frienc
Secretary, Miss Mollie Wilson.
Mrs. w. X. Belts was named the
delegate to attend the branch meeting
to be held in Reading, Pa, from Oct
3-6. Mrs E. M. Records was named
as the alternate. Everyone enjoyed
the social hour during which delicious
refreshments were served.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
l'sW t"irfSppUdtW
SCHOOL OPENED MONDAY

Our public school opened Monday
with an enrolment of 65. This number
will be increased when the cannery
closes. The same staff of teachers as
last year are in charge, namely Miss
Lillian Aker principals; Mis-. Ada Scott
JoIIs, Intermediate; Miss Ella Nj. Stats,
primary department. The building has
been thoroughly cleaned and fumigated,
and the grounds Put in order.
Much favorable comment has been
heard regarding the school work accom-
pIished last year, which was pleasing to
both parents and teachers. The pupils
have returned eager for work, and 1t is
hoped the coming year will bring even
better cooperation and results than
citation which proved of great benefit
last year Will soon resume its meetings,
when further plans for the betterment
of the school will be inaugurated. Too
much credit cannot be given the mem
bers of the school board, who have
worked increasingly to improve eondi-
tions to make both pupils and teachers
more comfortable. Just now they are
endeavoring to have the State Board
assist in installing a pump.
The present local board members are
Mrs. Lee Sparks, Mr.. Alexander P.
Corbit and Mr.. j. W. Watkins.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
DR.. Lorenz Recommends Corsets

DIR. Adolf Lorenz appeared as an
advocate of corsets for women during
his Health Department clinic recently
said the New York Tribune.
Every woman should wear cor
set," said the famous surgeon. "Poss-
bly, the young girl should be excepted
Thescorset not only braces vital organs
that need bracing, but is a preventive
of spinal troubles.
81 do not say that women should
squeeze their waists as once they did.
| am referring to corsets of to-day, de-
signed on common sense lines. The
important thing is that the corset
should in every instance be perfect
fit.
81 frequently prescribe corsets
modelled after casts made of the pa
tiepts under my observation. agree
with Health Commissioner Copeland in
his observation that corset gives to q
woman the sense of being completely
dressed and thus contributes to hel
piece of mind, WHICH is beneficial"
Read the corset advertisement OF
Mrs, A. S. Peterson in another column
of The Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
Will Stand For Congres ssman

DOVER, SEPT. 8-Former Judge Will
liam H. Boyce has accepted the Demo-
cratic nomination for Representative
in Congress.
Every Evenings correspondent called
on Judge Boyce today in relation to the
nomination, and the latter, with mani
fest reluctance, but with candor, au-
thorized the correspondent to make the
following statement:
My strong personal inclinations are
and have been against re-entering the
public service, and because of such
feeling [ regret my nomination for
Congress. If felt wholly free to con.
suit my personal preferences, | would
be constrained to decline the nomina-
tion, but l realize my obligation to the
public at alltimes. and after most seri.
Gus reflection. a sense of duty impels
me to accept the nomination so gener.
ously rendered me"
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
PRIMARY ELECTION
Republicans Nominate Stetser.
Brown, Mcdaniel And TAYLOR
OVER 5000 VOTES WERE CAST

The Republican primary election Sat-
urday Tor County and Legislative offices
resulted in one of the most spirited
contests witnessed IN the county for
many years.
While most Of the contests were de-
cided by substantial majorties for the
victors. the keen interest in the result
added zest to the election. The feature
of the election was the contest between
Albert Stetser and Harry |. Gillis for
Recorder of Deeds. Stetser won by a
majority of 2084
For Sheriff. Samuel A. Mcdaniel was
returned an easy winner, his plurality
being 545 over Thomas X. Parker, his
nearest opponent.
Charles A. Taylor won a close con-
test in three cOrnered fight for coro-
ner, defeating Isaac S. Bullock, the
present coroner, by the narrow margin
of 1863 votes. William &. Brooks, PEN
cader hundred, polled only about one
seventh of the votes cast.
Isaac r. Brown, for Register of
Wills, was easily victor over Julian
G. Walker, Browns majority being
1862.
In the state senatorial contests, the
feature was the defeat of Senator
James w. Robertson for denomination
by Captain William A. Simonton. This
contest created almost as much feeling
in certain quarters rs the Stetser- -Gilis
fight for recorder. Simonton's major
ity was 3O2 Senator Robertson's atti-
tude toward certain measures intro
duced in the last session of the State
Legislature, particularly on the pro-
posed city chai ter, which his enemies
l.t, ,ol Iaen Il Ia. or
ments offered by him, WAS one of the
issues of the campaign. Last week the
wet and dry question was injected into
the fight in this district, when DR.. E.
C. Prettyma !, superintendent of the
Anli-Saloon League. and Rev. Carlisle
l.. Hubbard, pastor of st Paul's M. E..
Church, solicited votes for Robertson.
The total vote polled was $4,000,
which is considered unusually large for
a primary election.
The following Candidates for the
various county offices were successful
at Saturdays primary election:
REPUBLICAN TICKET
Recorder of Deeds-Albert Stetser.
Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown.
Sheriff samuel A. Mcdaniel.
Coroner-Charles A. Taylor.
SENATORS
First District-Capt. w. A. Sim ton.
Third Dstrict-John G. Hightield
Fifth District-John F. 2. Clayton.
Seventh Dstrict-H S. Woodkeeper.
REPRESENTATIVES
First District-Harry w. Ma r.
Second District-James B. McManus.
Third Dis,rict-Charles S. Lednum.
Fourth District-William E. Virden.
Fifth Dist ict--John P. Griffith, Jr.
Sixth District-Harry g. Little.
Seventh District William Lord.
Eighth District Charles P. Dickey.
Ninth Distcict--R. 5. Gsllaher.
Tenth District-Edw. S. Megginson.
Eleventh District-John l. Deputy.
Twelfth District-W. U. Re, bold
Thirteenth District-H. D. Howell.
Fourteenth District--H G. Weatherly
Fifteenth District Peter b. Fretz.
LEVY COURT
Second Decentralization Stewart.
Fourth District-D. S right.
Sixth District-P. E. fleusanton.
Seventh District-John d. Reynolds.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
STATE AND PENINSULA

The Doreas Society of New Castle M.
+. Church will have its fall carnival in
the church parlors in October.
{. II. Powers, a farmer near George
town, is the first in that section to es-
tablish a radio receiving set in his home.
Oak Orchard cottagers are planning
for reunion of present and former
visitors in Christmas week at the re-
sort
The carnival committee of the Good
viii Fire Company, New Castle, re-
ported raising sufficient money to pur-
chase an ambulance and alarm siren.
With the installation of an electric
fire alarm system in the New Castle
public schools, Superintendent Snavely
has arranged for daily drills for the
pupils.
James A. McKelvey, proprietor of
the Deer Park Hotel. in Newark, was
fined $1,000 for manufacturing beer and
selling Illegal beer, in Wilmington,
Tuesday,
Postmaster Wiley has announced
that William f. Elardesty and John j.
Parsons had been appointed mail car
riers for Seaford when free delivery
goes into effect on October |.
Merwyn Aiken, of Joplin, Mo-, a
student at the University of Delaware,
guard on last years football team,
| started to hike the 1900 miles from his
home. He arrived in six days and at a
cost of So due to lifts by automobile
| drivers.
The Dover Rotary Club extended in
vitations to all of Dover's Secret and
| Fraternal organizations to meet with
the club at its weekly meeting Tuesday
evening, at dinner at the Capitol Hotel
where ways and means for the estab-
Hshment of a hospital for Dover was
the subject discussed.
Middletown transcript., 1922-09-16
A FATAL ACCIDENT
Leonard Meredith Lost His Life
When Car Hit Abutment
OTHER OCCUPANTS INJURED

A fatal automobile accident occurred
at Denney sCorner, three miles north
OF Dover, at IL o'clock Friday night,
when Leonard Meredith was instantly
killed and Messrs. Parker Schuman,
Clifford Pyle and Harris and Samuel
Berkman, all of Middetown, were cut
and bruised. The five men had gone to
Dover to attend carnival which was
IN progress at that place, and were re-
turning home when the accident occur
red. Meredith who owned the Chevro-
let car in which they were riding was
driving, and when Oenney's corner was
reached they met car coming in the
opposite direction, and in attempting
to pass this car Meredith struck an
abatement which resulted in his car
turning turtle, throwing all of the
occupants several feet from the scene
of the accident
In the crash Merediths neck was
broken and the back of his head was
crushed, and he died within a few
minutes. Parker Schuman received
badly lacerated forehead, while Clifford
Pyle's left hip was bruised. The two
Berkman brothers were not injured.
The injured men We're taken to Dover
where their wounds were dressed and
later returned to Middletown and at
this writing they are all improving.
The body of Mr.. Meredith was removed
to an undertaker's establishment in
Dover, where the inquest was held Sat
urday n orning.
The dead man who was about SO
years of age was driver for the At
antic Refining Co., and resided on West
Main street, where his body was
brought Saturday afternoon. He leaves
a widow and two small children.
Funeral services were held at his late
home Tuesday morning, at ten o'clock.
and the remains taken to FELTON,, his
former home on the II. l9 train, where
interment was made.