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4 —s * i ''"Nt s »ran «j <r> y VOL. 47. NO. 23 MIDDLETOWN, DELAWAEE, SiATURD A.Y MORNING, JL T NTE 6, 1914. -PRICE THREE CEINT] H DRAWYERS RE UNION Hon. John Bassett Moore Will Make an Address URGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED The annual services at Old Drawyers Church will be held on Sunday, with morning and afternoon sessions. In the morning the service will Le in charge of the Rev. Edward A. McLaury, pastor of the Odessa Presbyterian Church and the sermon will be by the Rev. Charles L. Candee, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian Church, Wilmington. At noon a meeting of the "Friends of Old Drawyers" will be held and in the afternoon, the Hon. John Bassett Moore, until recently Counsellor of State for the U. S., will deliver the ad dress. The "Friends" consider them selves very fortunate in having secured Dr. Moore. They expected to have him with them two years ago, but he was called to South America at that time on a matter pertaining to interna tional law. John Bassett Moore is a man whom presidents have honored. He is known by name at least, to probably every law yer in the United States, and certainly to every man of affairs. A man of learning who can fill a library, if he cannot found one; who has written vol umes on law and is an authority on in ternational law; Dr. Moore is the son of Dr. John A. and Martha Ann Moore, who was a daughter of Bassett Fergu son. He was born in Smyrna, in 1861, graduated from the University of Vir ginia, and read law under Hon. Edward G. Bradford, District Judge of Dela ware. In 1885, he served as law clerk in the Department of State; then third Assistant Secretary; in 1891 Professor of International Law and Diplomacy at Columbia College.; Assistant Secretary of State during the war of '98. He was secretary and counsel of the Spanish American Peace Commission that met in Paris after the war and has just been a member of the Peace Commission which met at Niagra to adjust our troubles with Mexico. The "Friends of Old Drawyers" are delighted to pay honor to this illustrious son of Delaware. DELAWARE CITY NOTES Bishop Kinsman, bishop of Delaware conducted services in Christ P. E. Church here on Sunday. A class was confirmed and baptismal services were held. A large number of turtles Aare being caught off Fort Delaware by the de tachment there. They find a ready market here and in Salem, N. J. Gunners about here are glad that the Department of Agriculture has decided to allow the reed birds to be shot in this state for two months of the year. The section about this place is one of the best in the state for the reed bird shooting. Many gunners from Wil mington and Philadelphia come here to enjoy the fine sport. Second Lieutenant Robert S. Oberly, of the 112th Company, has been assign ed as first lieutenant in the Ordinance Corps, taking effect on June 20. He will go to New York City for duty at the Sandy Hook proving grounds. The restrictions on granting leaves of absense to officers and furloughs to enlisted men have been modified from three days to fifteen days, except medical officers; who are restricted to five days, until October 1. Private William Walton, of the 112th Company who deserted on May 10, was apprehended in Camden, N. J., on Fri day by Charles A. Miller, a detective, of 306 Federal street, Camden, N. J. He was brought here on Saturday by Miller, and while at headquarters, at Fort duPont, Miller took the hand cuffs off the prisoner and at once ran 'out of the building, with Miller in pur suit. Walton ran as far as the guard house, where he gave himself up. He will be tried before a general court martial on the charge of desertion. Privates John R. Glessnor and Lo renz D. Wallace K. Wallace, of Com pany C, Third Infantry, stationed at Fort Ontario, Oswego, N. Y., who de serted April 12, 1913, surrendered to the authorities at Fort duPont on Fri day evening. They will be tried before a general court martial on the charge of desertion. No Democratic aspirants for repre sentative to the state legislature have appealed about here yet. Several names have been mentioned on the Re publican ticket From indications, the contest for representative to the state legislature will be very close in the hundred. It is evident now that no lockup will be built here to replace the old lockup near the railroad station. It was thought that a new lockup would be built, but City Council seems to have dropped the matter. a a V Bake and Sale The Library C6mmittee will hold Bake and Rummage Sale Saturday, June 6th, in room adjoining Wilcutts Ice Creun Parlor. The Library is tor the benefit of the public, and it is hoped the public will show its interest by giving generously, and helping'make the sale a success. The room will be open to receive ar ticles Sa turday at 8.30, A. M a § ss OBITUARY \ MISS MARTHA A. C. ROBERTS Miss Martha A. C. Roberts daughter of the late Zacharias McDonough Roberts of Appoquinimink Hundred, died at tne home of her sister Mrs. Thomas A. P. Bordley in Boston Mass., on Monday afternoon, June 1st, 1914, and her remains were brought to Mid dletown Friday morning for interment in St. Anne's Cemetery. According to her instructions given a few days be fore her death, a simple burial service was conducted in the church here by Rev. Percy L. Donaghay, Rector of St. Anne's Parish.-, She had .been- a resident of Middletown for many years aud was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. Indeed, her amiable and devoted Christian character endear ed her to all who knew her. In her early life she gave manifestation of unusual self reliance, and became the very centre of the family life of her father's house, which fact was noted by him in a simple but most touching and beautiful tribute in his will, in which he gave her alarger portion than to his other children saying that he did it in consideration of her filial devotion, dutiful conduct, and valualle services bestowed throughout a long course of years to and in behalf of her father and mother her sisters and brothers. "This just tribute by a fond father will re main a memorial to her till the records in the office of the Register of Wills of New Castle County shall have crum bled to dust. In the final settlement of her father's estate she acquired title to the family homestead of 300 acres in Appoquini mink Hundred of which she died siezéd. She left to survive her a brother Zacharias McDonough Roberts and two sisters Mrs. Caroline V. Sudler, of Bal timore, and Mrs. Florence L. Bordley of Boston. MRS. RACHEL E. DAVIS Mrs. Rachel E. Davis, wife of Isaac Davis, departed this life quite suddenly at 12.30 o'clock on Tuesday morning, in the 69th year of her age. Mrs. Davis was a lady beloved by all who knew her. She was a friend to all, her many acts in time of trouble through sickness and death endearing her to the community. She was a useful woman, anri her death has created a void not easily filled. Af flicted with heart trouble her condition has been serious for some weeks, but she was thought to be somewhat better the past three or four days, but the death sentence came suddenly. She leaves, besides her husband one son, J. C. Davis, and one daughter, Miss Lea nora, a teacher in the Townsend Public School, to mourn her death Funeral services were held at her late residence East Main street, Friday afternoon, at 1.30 o'clock, interment being at Forest cemetery. PRICE—CLARK NUPTIALS J a Mrs. Annie R. Clark, of 704 Frank lin street, Wilmington, and Richard L. Price, of this town, were married at the bride's residence, at 2 Thursday afternoon. The matron of honor V(as Mrs. Jacob Emerson, and groomsman was Jacob H. Emerson. The bride was given away by her brother, Jacob Emerson. She beautiful dress of silk wistaria, trim med with black Valenciennes lace and black dress hat to match and carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid wore a dress of blue silk messaline and carried a bouquet of roses. The con tracting parties marched to the strains of the Mendelssohn wedding march, played by R. Lawrence Salter, violinist, accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeth Morton. The decorations were of roses and a large bell of honeysuckle containing rose petals, showered bride and groom at the conclusion of the ceremony. Dr. U. Franklin Smiley was the offi ciating clergyman. After the cere mony, violin solos were played by R. Lawrenee Salter, accompanied by Mrs. R. L. Salter, while a collation was served by Betts, the caterer. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Morton, Mrs. Elizabeth Morton, Mrs. Louis Yonkers, Mrs. Mary Zimmerman, Miss Eliza Hurn, Miss Mary Price, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Price and Mr. Louis Dreka, of Middle town; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Betts, Rogers, of Moorestown, N. J. ; Miss Hallan, Mr. and Mrs J. B. Patton, Mr. and'Mrs. M. W. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Conner and daughter, of Cecilton, Md. ; Mrs. Ellen Biggs. Amid showers of rice and old shoes the bride and groom departed for Atlantic City for two-weeks after which they will reside in Middletown. o'clock wore a a Mrs. Allen Mrs. McKinney Denied New Trial In the Court of Oyer and Terminer Tuesday morning, with Chief Justice Pennewill and Judges Rice and Wood ley on the bench, the petition of J. Frank Ball, attorney for Mrs. Eliza beth McKinney, convicted on the charge of manslaughter, for trial for the défendent was refused. The decision of the court was handed down by Chief Justice Pennewill fol lowing the argument on the motion for a new trial by J. Frank Ball, counsel for Mrs. McKinney; and Attorney General JosiahO. Wolcott a new Transcript $1.00 per Year. ■ i FRIENDS & VISITORS Personal Items About People You See and Know THOSE THAT COME AND GO Mrs. David Eliason, of Wilmington, is visiting Mrs. William Eliason. Miss Mary Price, of McDonough, spent Sunday at her home here. Mrs. W. W. Vansant, of Wilmington is the guest of relatives in town. Mrs. N. J. Williams is spending two weeks at Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. M. A. Hall has returned from a visit with relatives at Principio, Md. Miss Myrtle Houston is in Wilming. ton for a visit with Miss Lillian Budd. Mr. George Minner, of Wilmington, spent Saturday with relatives in town. Mrs. John Cleaver and daughter Helen are guests of Philadelphia friends. Miss Maud Smith, of Philadelphia, is visiting her mother Mrs. Margaret Smith. Mr. Vaughan and Miss Clara of Milton, are guests of her son Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Vaughan. Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Massey 'and children, of Wilmington, visited rela tives here this week. Mr. Street Brown, of Colora, Md., has been the guest of his granddaugh ter Mrs. Charles Stewart. Mrs. J. Leslie Schrietz and daughter Mrs. J. William Beaston spent Wed nesday in Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Beasten spent Sunday with Mr. arid, Mrs. George Rhoades near town. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Cochran have had their daughter Mrs. Carl Harring ton and son for visitors. Miss Estella VanFossen, of Wilming ton, spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Fouracre. Miss Ida V. Howell principal of the public school here has resumed teach ing after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. M. Ella Dayett and Mrs. W. D. Haddock, . of Wilmington, have been guests at the M. E. Parsonage this week. Mr. and V rs. C. Malcolm Cochran and son, Mrs. R. Alvin Cochran and Miss Alberta Cochran spent Sunday with relatives in Wilmington. Miss Elizabeth Doolittle, of Pitts burg, has returned home after spending three weeks with her brother Mr. A. D. Doolittle and family. Miss Bernice Metten, of Wilmington, and Mr. John F. Metten, of Philadel phia, spent last Sunday with their par ents Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Metten. AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE A very serious automobile accident was narrowly averted at Sam Lamb's Hill, about two miles south of Middle on Saturday evening at 8.30 o'clock. Augustus Wicks, of Smyrna, and James Walker and two girls from Middletown out on a joy ride. They were driving a J ackson car belonging to Richard Long of Smyrna. When the accident occur red they were running down the State road toward Townsend, and at Sam Lamb's Hill met a car containing Jos eph Quigley of Middletown and several young girls of Townsend. Quigley saw the car of White's coming in a zig zag course and pulled as far to one side as possible. Two wheels of his car Were in the ditch when the larger car crash ed into him, upsetting both cars. That no one was killed is remarkable as the larger car was completely turned over, burying its occupants underneath it, but they all crawled out and none were hurt beyond a few cuts and scratches. White appeared tobe "dazed" and was brought to the office of Dr. D. W. Lewis who dressed his wounds and he, with Wicks, left on the midnight train for their homes. The Jackson car was a complete wreck. Raymond White and were Concert to be Given A concert of picked voices from Wil mington will be given in Pencader Pres byterian Church, next Monday evening, June the 8th, at 8 o'clock. The following Artists who will take part only need the mentioning of their names to insure your presence: Miss Julia I. Beauchamp, Soprano; Miss Neotia L. Carvin, Alto; Miss Irene Fulton, Elocutionist; Mr. R. Lawrence Salter, Violionist; West Presbyterian Church, Quartette; Mr. John Roberts, 1st Tenor; Prof. Jacob T. Clymer, 2nd Tenor; Mr. Harry W. IJrazer, 1st Bass; Mr. Lewis Fritz, 2nd Bass; Miss Ruth Erickson and R. Lawrence Salter, ac companists. Ice cream and cake will be for sale in-}-, the Lecture room at the close of the concert. Shower for Bride-Elect A variety shower was given Miss LulaB. Vinyard Wednesday eve., at the home of her brother Corbit Vinyard, in honor of her approaching marriage to Mr. John K. Valiant, of Easton, Md. She received many gifts of cut glass, china, linen, kitchen utensils and fumi ture, including a beautiful rocking chair ! and rug from the Queen Esther Circle of which she is a member. About enioya^le^ening ^The^date o^Miss 1 Vinya'd'a wedding has been keptsecret , but it will probably be within a fçw 1 . d»rs. PORT PENN All day meeting will be held in the M. E. Church on June 7th. Children's Day program will be ren? dered in the M. E. Church, on June 14. Miss Viola Bendler will lead the Ep worth League on Sunday evening, at 7 o'clock. Rev. Bessie B. Larkin will speak in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Sun day evening. Mrs. R. R. Eaton is spending a week with her mother Mrs. James Moore, in Delaware City. Epworth League business meeting and social will be held at the Parsonage Tuesday evening. Miss Ada Lingo, of Philadelphia, is visiting at the home of her grandmother Mrs. Susan Dolbow. Miss Lula Hail, of Wrightstown, N. J., is spending a few days with her sis ter Mrs. Frank Yearsley. George Webb and wife entertained over Decoration Day their son Clarence and family, of Philadelphia. Mrs. John Wallen had as her guests on Saturday her niece Miss Reba Kelly and friend, of Wilmington. Misses Ruth Shelton and Esther Eaton are spending some time with Frank Torbet and wife, in Camden, N. J. Charles McMunn and wife were over Sunday visitors at the home of Harry Heal and family, in Delaware City. Mrs. George Webb left on Monday for a two weeks' stay with relatives and friends in Ridley Park and Phila delphia. . A men's meeting will be held in the M. E. Church Sunday, at 4 P. M. Rev. George C. Reynolds Will address the meeting. Rev. George C. Reynolds, of Arua, N. J., will preach in the M. E. Churcu, 10.30 A. M. June 7th. All are invited to hear him. a V ODESSA Mrs. George W. Davis was a Philadel phia visitor one day last week. Miss Emma Eccles spent Friday last week with Philadelphia friends. Mr. Harry Huhn, of Chester, was a visitor in town one day last week. Miss Mary Walker of Wilmington, was a visitor in town on Saturday last. Miss Alice McCoy, of Cambridge, .spent a few days this week with her parents here. Mr. Edward Herrick and family have been spending a few days with his aunt Miss Lucy Appleton. Mrs. William Stewart, of Philadel phia, was the guests of relatives here on Wednesday last week. Mr. Wiiliam Rhodes, of Camden, N. J., was an over Sunday visitor with his mother and sister here. * Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lightcap and son were Wilmington and Philadelphia visitors part of last week. -, Mr. and Mrs. William McCoy had as their guests last week Mrs. Harry Kraft and Mrs. Hawkins of Wilmington. Dr. Henry Smythe wife and son, of Wayne, were over Sunday guests of Mr. George L. Townsend and family. Mrs. Martha Cattes and daughter Miss Anna Cattes were recent visitors with Mrs. William Eccles and daughter. Mrs. Louis Wallace and sister, Mrs. Ethel Fennemore, of Dover, were guests of friends in town on Friday last week. Mrs. A. B. Berry was a visitor in Cheswold the guest of her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kipp part of last week. Mrs. Fred Demerest, of Delanco, N. J., is spending a few days with her mother Mrs. Sophia Gremminger who has been quite sick. at a of Bethesda Church Notes June 7 th—9.30 A. M. Brotherhood Devotional meeting. 10.30 A. M.—Public worship with sermon. Seneca Tribe is to worship with us—other tribes are also cordially invited. Special seats will be reserved for members of the order. The pastor was once Sachem of Crow Tribe, Cris field, Md., will discuss, "The Red Man's Conception of the Great Spirit." 2 P. M. Sunday School. It will soon be known whether the "reds" or "blues" are losers in this contest. Let every member try to bring one next Sunday. We need more pushfulness. Let every teacher make it a point to be present. 7.30 P. M.—Public worship with ser mon, subject. "The purifying .effect of hope," See 1 John 3; 3. Junior League at 3 P. M. Sunday, June 7th, 1914.—On account Forest Church Notes of the Drawyers Reunion no service will be held on Sunday morning and the Armstrong Chapel service will not be held. ._ T _ ,... _, ... . ,n ^'/ une . ^e Preparatory service will be held on Friday evening, at P. June 12th. The session will meet on of Sunday moraingr ' June 14th > t0 receive '•k 080 desiring to unite with the Church, The Children's Day service will be held on Sunday evening, June 14 th, 6.45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, "The Purity Verse, " Consecration. 7.30 P. M. Evening service. The Sacrament of the Lord's supper will be administered on Sunday morn - GRANGERS MEETING 200 Visitors Attended Session in Local Opera House INTERESTING TOPICS DISCUSSED Pomona Grange of New Castle County held its quarterly session in Middletown on Thursday Worthy Master William H. McCoy presided. An address of welcome was made by E. M. Shallcross, Master of Peach Blossom Grange and was replied to by Francis H. Hoffecker, of Wil mington. The following were appointed a com mittee on resolutions: Her /ey Walker, Henry Thompson, and B. T. Pierson. Among the subjects under consideration were the building and maintenance of stone roads; the necessai j attention to dirt roads; and the Consolidation of rural schools. AFTERNOON SESSION The following resolutions, after being passed upon by the résolu 'ion commit tee, were offered in deba'e and adopted: Resolutions—Yi hereas the Boards of Education of the High Schools of this County have demanded payment of tuition from the parents Of the children from the cOuutry district, when the state has already appropriated money for payment of same. Therefore, be it Resolved, That we recommend that Pomona Grange of this county appoint a c immittee of three to investigate the cause of and be prepared to bring a bill, before the next meeting of Pomona, providing for such amendments as may be necessary to correct this evil, for their endorse ment before taking to legislature. Also— Whereas, The Federal Gover ment has provided the sum of ten thousand dollars to be used for the ad vancement. of Agriculture in the state of Delaware, and under .he Federal act a Farm Advisor is to ho appointed. Therefore, be it Resolve !, that Pomo na Grange of New Castle County in regular session, June 4th, 1914, unan imously favor the appointment of a practical farmer and one who has proven his ability to rill such a position. The Degree Team of Delaware Grange was authorized as the'Degree Team of Pomona Grange and aske 1 to confer the 5th Degree on the clafes at the National Grange in Wilmington in November next. Mr. Sewell Downs of Peach Blossom Grange gave an instrumental solo. A Playlet called, "Spriggins'quiet After noon" was delightfully acted by home talent, those taking part being Mrs. W. B. Wilson, Miss Esther Shallcross, Miss Helen Brady, Wilson Merritt, Wallace Daniels, Mr. Mclntire, Wright Coppage, Ben Gibbs, and*George Cross land. Dr. Charles Wagner, Commissioner of Education gave a very interesting talk on the needs of the schools of Delaware for which a vote of thanks was given him. A vote of thanks was offered the Peach Blossom Grange for the splendid entertainment. The luncheon which was served at the home of Mrs. James T. Shallcross, on the lawn and porches, was enjoyed by about two hundred and fifty persons. APARTMENTS LOOTED BY DAY Bold thieves entered the apartments of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mifflin, in Hamil ton Cqurt, Thirty-ninth and Chestnut streets, in broad daylight, while hun dreds of persons were in the building all around them on Saturday afternoon, and ransacked the rooms, getting away with more than $2000 worth of jewelry with out being seen. Mr. and Mrs. Mifflin were out all afternoon and did not dis cover the theft until they returned at 6 o'clock. They found the apartment door forced. Entering their rooms, they found everything in disorder. The thieves took out all drawers, upset bric-a-brac and went through the rooms thoroughly. They took only jewelry and money, how ever, leaving all larger pieces. Among their loot were a pearl necklace, valued at $775; two diamond studded bracelets, a watch, half a dozen rings and many small articles. About $21 in cash was also missing. The police have absolutely no clew to the robbers. No one was seen about the place acting supiciously. No one heard the door being broken open. People in near-by apartments heard no noise during the afternoon. The apart ment house, which is grouped around a court, is so constructed that there are many entrances, so the thieves did not have to pass through the office to get to the Mifflin apartments. MrTand Mrs. Mifflin are well-known former residents of Middletown. Some of the pieces of jewelry are valued heirlooms. St. Anne's Church Notes Sunday, June 7th. Trinity Sunday. Service, Holy Communion and Sermon at 10.30 À. M. Sunday School session at 11.45 A. M. Evening Prayer and Address at 7.30 P. M. The Rev. Percy L. Donaghay, Rector of St. Annes' Church attended the meeting of the Convention of the Dio cese of Easton, Md., which met in Chestertown, Md., on Tuesday of this week. LOCAL NEWS Wagons and Dearborns for sale. J. C. Green. Dr. Warren S. P. Combs Dentist. Successor to the late Dr. J. C. Stites. FOR SALE.—Several Indian Runner Ducks. in in was of of to of Mrs. L. C. Druley. Mr. E. A. Truitt has bought and is now occupying the house recently va cated by George L. Townsend Esq., on Cochran street. HIDES WANTED-The highest cash prices paid for horse and cow hides. W. C. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Jolis enter tained a large number of the members of Damon Lodge, No. 12. K. of P. at their home on Friday evening. The regular meeting of the Woman's Christian Union will be held on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. J. F. Mc Whorter at half past seven o'clock. Now is the time to have that summer suit cleaned and pressed. The highest class work only; also Panama and Felt hats cleaned. of of we of of in a of A Robert B. 'Jones. HIGH GRADE LEHIGH COAL always in stock and under cover, guar anteed free from dirt. Phones 5 and 48 JESSEL. SHEPHERD. WANTED.—Farm, also large tracts of land with or without stock. Write complete description, price, terms, etc., E. Brionne, 23 Duane St., New York City. The farm near Mt. Pleaaant that was advertised in the last issue of the Transcript to be sold at Public Sale, June 6th, has been withdrawn, as the property was sold at private sale early this week. Unclaimed Letters—The following list of Letters remaining unclaimed in the Post Office, for week ending May 28th: Mrs. Wilhemina Guy, Miss Emma Wil liams, Samuel Grooms, Walter Cheat ham, Raras Orstan, John Wallen. The ice-cream and strawberry festi val given by the "Can and Will" class of Forest Presbyterian Church on the church lawn on Tuesday evening was a decided success in every way. All the ice-cream, cake and candy were sold and a delightful evening passed. WANTED—Tobacco salesmen. Earn $100 monthly. Expenses. Experience unnecessary. Advertise and take or ders from merchants for Smoking and Chewing tobacco, Cigarettes, Cigars, etc. Send 2 cent stamp for full particu lars. * Hermet Tobacco Co., New York, N. Y. Messrs. Joseph Stackley and Joseph Quigley have bought of Sheriff Walter S. Burris the auto repair business con ducted by him in this town during the past year, and during the coming week will remove the business to the new garage on Broad street. Mr. Burris retains the agency for the Ford auto mobile, and will have a sales room in new garage. TOWNSEND Miss Smith, of Chestertown, Md., is visiting Carlyn Hart. Mr. Berwick, of Ridley, visited the home of Mrs. George M. D. Hart sev eral days this week. Mrs. Ida West spent Sunday with her brother George Whittock and wife, near Odessa. Miss Ada Weber, of Blackbird, visit ed Mrs. Edward Reynolds Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Heston Atwell and daughter, of Wilmington, spent Saturday with L. L. Maloney. Kemp Donovan, of Wilmington, spent Saturday with his parents Bert Donovan and family. . Mr. Benjamin Lockerman, of Wash ington, D. C., is visitng at his home here. Mrs. Daisy Johnson has returned from a few days visit with friends in Millington, Md. Mrs. Albert Watts and son, of Cecil ton, visited her parents Lemuel Shock ley and family recently. Pearla Fields, of Wilmington, was the guest of Nellie Joiner Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. George Atwell, of' Still Pond, Mr. and Mrs. Crew, of Chestertown, spent Monday with Mrs. Mollie Hart. Miss Mildred Tarbutt m and Mr. .Earl Clouser, of Wilmington, were visitors of Miss A. G. VanDyke the week-end. Harry Hart, of Philadelphia,'-spent several days with his mother returning home Tuesday accompanied by his cousin Edna Hart. George Crossan and wife, of Wilming ton, visited J. A. Hart and family sev eral days the past week returning home Tuesday. Miss Nellie Ernest, of Philadelphia, James Reed, wife and daughter, of Dover, spent the week-end with George Watts and family. Aaron Reynolds and wife, Mrs. John Collins and daughter, of Philadelphia, spent Saturday with John Townsend and family. Mr. Theodore Beauchamp visited his niece Mrs. W. H. Reynolds on Decora tion day. She also entertained her sister Muriel Beauchamp, of Perryville, who returned home Moqday.|to|^ 1 in he a an as by THE ROLL OF HONOR Pupils Who Deserve Special Com mendation For May MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS * HIGH SCHOOL 11th Grade—Orah Spry, Alice Boul den, Alexander Berkman, George Shaw, Frank Tyson, Sarah Kates, Charles Meyers. 10th Grade—Mildred Redgrave, Clar rence Weber, Elizabeth Alexander. 9th Grade—Ruth Gillespie, Bessie Denny, Frank Pool, Frances Beasten, Edna Carpenter, Frank McWhorter. GRAMMAR SCHOOL 8th Grade—Shelley Meyers, Charles Kelly, Foster Johnson, Odel Gallagher, Allen Johnson, Jefferson Pool, Mary Culver, .Samuel Berkmau. 7th Grade—Millie Rosenberg, Frances Cochran, Alma Whitlock, Mildred Free man, Lydia Redgrave, Grace Carpenter. 6th Grade—Katherine Alexander, Daniel Bingnear, Allee Hall, June Mc Whorter, Claude Fouracre, Mildred Shaw, Elva Freeman, Mildred Hall, Bertha Reed, Benjamin Williams, Edna Hufnal, Ernest Tee, Elmer Vinvard, Margaret Evans, Edwin McDowell, Helen McWhorter, Frank Jones. 5th Grade—Ramona Newman, Marion Armstrong, Fannie Rosenberg, Mary West, Gwendolyn Gary, Catherine Scott, Jacob Morgenstein, Rogers Four acre, Esther Brynes, Howard Dickson, Harry Hufnal, Laura Fogel. PRIMARY SCHOOL 4th Grade—(a) Gertrude Palmer, June Johnson, Virginia Pearce, Marshall Whitlock, Frances Armstrong, Clayton Draper, Harry Roberts, Anna Bingnear, Emma Sweatman, Maxey Bland, Sidney Collins, Sarah Pearce, Francis Sullivan, Mabel Collins, George Harris, Clinton Jolis. 3d Grade—(a) Percy Donaghay, Annie Boulden, Gladys Goldsborough, John Sweatman, Burton Pearson. Mary Goldsborough. 3d Grade—(b) Caroline Fonracre Harriet Black, Walter Beaston, Cran ston Bland, Margaret Harris, Grac Nelson, Grace Rosenberg. 2d Grade—Rachel Crowe, Margaret, Bradley,-Edwin Donaghay, Catherine Reed, Harris McDowell, Norma Pyle, Margaret Brady, William Hall, James Simpler, Russel Harris. 1st grade—A Division— Elizabeth Clayton, Wallace Hufnal, Earle Kirk, Frank Steele, Eugene Shockley, Ca millus Shockley. B Division—Helen Crouch, Catherine Hopkins, Virginia Johnson, Mary Steels, Lucile Newman, George Boul den, William Cannon, Francis Maloney, Harry Pearce, William Pennewell, Leland Sinex. is ODESSA WON BOTH GAMES Memorial Day proved to be a go: d omen for the Odessa Athletic Club in the all day bactle with Richardson Park capturing both games with runs k> spare. In the morning game Raynor Carrow was sent to the slab and was enthusias tically applauded by the fans as it was his initial appearance in a game. Slid Wallace the doughty little back stop gave him intelligent support and ma terially assisted the young pitcher in winning his game. Although Cârrow was a bit wild at times he was all to the good in the pinches arid held Win trups sluggers to ten hits striking out four men. Lee Penington was chief umpire and maintained his reputation for good work as he was supported in several close decisions by the rooters which is "going some." The score by innings of the naming game was as follows: R H E Rich. Park...l 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-4 10 11 O. A. Çlub...l 110 12 12 x—9 11 4 In the afternoon the largest crowd that ever witnessed a ball game at Cor bit Park was present^- Substanial evi dence that the people of this communi ty appreciate good base ball as well as loyalty to a home team. "Bill" Waui the idol of the rooters was on the job and was pitching a shut out game until the sixth inning when an unfortunate error was made allowing. two runs to score. The same dose was handed him in the seventh another costly error al lowing two more runs. In the eighth he proved to his team mates that he could do it alone and retired the stick two and thîee order. men in one, A few changes in the line-up were made in the afternoon. Gremminger was sent to the right garden. Dewey Ward to first and John Stidham behind the bat all of whom did excellent work. "Gremmy" batted at a 600 rate. Hastings umpire of the All-Wilming ton league was chief umpire in this game and as he marks behind the bat a novelty in this section his work very interesting. His. decisions unquestioned and proved himself to be an umpire of the right stripe. Richardson Park had an up-hill fight as they were clearly outplayed at both defeat this inistered to was were games. This is the third season that OdessaJtte^d this team. Toi Wilmington "Wil Captain WajJ that he will^f by inninfgs Rich. PaK^^fl LlÆÊ iptist of pfion and regulars I Score ft R H E ■ 2-6 10 8 ™ x-lfl 16 3 JO