GenealogyBuff.com - Past In Review Articles from the Middletown Transcript, Middletown, DE

GenealogyBuff.com - making genealogy simpler; a free genealogy surname research tool that reaches for data from all over.

"Past In Review"
(A collection of articles posted in the Middletown Transcript, Middletown, Newcastle County, Delaware,
that republished old news items from historical editions of the newspaper.)
By the gracious permission of the Managing Editor.

First Name:
Last Name:

Delaware High School Yearbooks by County

[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ]

GenealogyBuff.com - Middletown, Delaware - Past In Review - Article Collection

GenealogyBuff.com - DE - Newcastle Co. - Middletown - Past In Review - Article Collection - 77

Posted By: GenealogyBuff
Date: Thursday, 9 December 2010, at 11:45 a.m.

Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954

Past In Review from 01-09-2003

100 years ago

Jan. 10, 1903

Damaged by Fire

An Early Morning Blaze at the Middletown Academy

Good Work by the Firemen

The blowing of the fire whistle at 5 o’clock Thursday morning caused many of our people to rise much earlier than usual, and when they were told the academy was on fire, there was much excitement. Mr. John R. Brown first discovered the fire when he went to fix the furnace in the basement, and after making brief investigation as to the location off the flames, lost no time in reporting his discovery to engineer Foraker at the electric light station.

The Volunteer Hose Company responded quickly to the alarm, and Chief Suydam and his assistants had but little difficulty in finding the best position from which to combat with the flames. At first it looked as if the fire would be a stubborn one to fight, but the fire laddies used excellent judgment in their work, and although the flames had reached the third floor before the first stream of water was turned on it was only a few minutes before the historic school building was thoroughly saturated and the flames extinguished.

Prof. William J. Bickett and wife who occupy rooms on the second floor were absent at the time, Mrs. Bickett being on a visit in Pennsylvania, and the Professor during her absence had been rooming with Mr. A.M. Chamberlain, consequently the building was unoccupied, although the firemen were not aware of the Professor’s absence, and while some of them were engaged in fighting the flames, others quickly ascended a ladder and smashed in the windows of his bed room, thinking he had possibly suffocated from the smoke, but they were soon informed of his whereabouts.

Narrow escape

Team Collided With Train at Railroad Crossing, Will Sue For Damages

Mr. Elias Shallcross, who resides near Odessa, had a narrow escape from instant death at the railroad crossing in the town early Wednesday morning. When he approached the railroad he noticed the passenger train which arrives here at 12:40 a.m., standing at the station, and after waiting for it to pull out attempted to cross the track.

As soon as the train passed, a freight train which had been lying South of the crossing pulled out and before Mr. Shallcross noticed it approaching, the collision occurred, and in his attempt to jump, clothing was caught in one of the wheels of a freight car, which drug him quite a distance. His cries for help were heard by the conductor, and after signaling to the engineer to stop the train he pulled the young man from his perilous position just in time to save his life fortunately he was not seriously hurt.

When the crash occurred the horse broke loose from the vehicle, and was not found until late in the morning, and was only slightly hurt but the carriage was reduced to splinters.

During the past few years several similar accidents have occurred at the crossing and a night flagman is badly needed.

We are informed Mr. Shallcross has retained counsel and will bring suit for damages.

50 years ago
Jan. 8,1953

Local Personal Column

Those Who Entertained and Have Been Away

Mrs. Jane Nichols, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leroy E. Mahle.

Mrs. Carlton Draper, of Milton visited her mother, Mrs. P.L. McWhorter, this week.

Mrs. N.C. Lockwood spent the week-end in Wilmington with Miss Lucy Brinkly and sister.

Miss Louise D. Buckworth spent New Year’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lamm in Elkton, Md.

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Walls, Sr., left on New Year’s Day for a three-month vacation in Miami, Fla.

Miss Louise D. Buckworth was the recent weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hutchison in Collins Park.

Miss Rae Besso, of New York City, was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sadoff and family.

Mrs. Ernest W. Brown, of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is visiting Secretary of State and Mrs. Harris B. McDowell, near town.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Berg were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eisenman and son, Steven, in Wilmington.

Mrs. Harry Smith left on Tuesday to spend a week with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Cole, of Wilmington, have returned after spending the Christmas and New Year vacation with her parents, Secretary of State and Mrs. Harris B. McDowell, near town.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Littleton returned to their home in Lewes on Saturday after spending the holidays with their son-in-law and daughter. Mayor and Mrs. Thomas R. Newnam and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Weiner, of West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eisenman and son, Steven, of Wilmington, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Berg during the holidays.

25 years ago
Jan. 12, 1978

Fire Co. and Active Crew Elect Officers

The annual election of the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, Inc., was held in the fire hall on Friday evening, January 6th.

Directors elected for a three-year term were Arthur J. Pennewill, Charles E. Price and David D. Chillas.

The officers re-elected were Arthur J. Pennewill, president; Charles E. Price , vice president; Kenneth L Branner, Jr., treasurer; W. Charles Money, secretary.

Fire Chief Franklin H. Bailey, Jr., was re-elected. Kenneth Branner was elected first assistant chief and Andrew R. Rokita was elected second assistant chief.

Following the general election the Active Crew elected its line officers for the coming year.

Elected were: Fire Captain – Max Wallis; Ladder Captain – David Chillas; Rescue Captain – Gary Collins; Fire Lieutenant – Teddy Price ; Chief Engineer – John Mullen.

Personal Notes

Those Who Entertained and Have Been Away

Mr. and Mrs. A. Claude Fouracre were dinner guests of Mrs. Patricia F. Willey and Miss Melissa Willey in Dover on Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Shevock of Odessa vacationed in Puerto Rico, Venesezula and the Carribean over the Christmas holidays. They were joined by Mrs. Shevock’s twin sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin DeLozier of Detroit, Mich.

Mrs. George Hardy entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Garton and son, John, of Hockessin, and Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Larsen and son, Ted, at dinner on Sunday in honor of the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Larsen.

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stafford and family, of Alburtis, Pa., spent New Year’s weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Stafford.

Mrs. Mildred Hill returned to her home here on Friday after having been a patient in St. Francis Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Middleton, of Smyrna, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wilds.

Mr. and Mrs. John Gross, of Hyattsville, Md., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gross and family.

Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954

[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ]

GenealogyBuff.com - Middletown, Delaware - Past In Review - Article Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

Get the best DNA kit with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown and 30+ trait reports.

Search Military Records - Fold3

Records Search | PublicData.com
Find Records From Across The USA For Just Pennies A Search! Search NOW!

GenealogyBank.com - latest additions!

NEW! - Delaware Data Catalog

Handy Wikitree Search Engine

Search Delaware Obituaries

US Federal 1940 Census Search (FREE)

MyHeritage.com Hacks (No, really...lol!)

5 Basic Strategies for searching Newspapers.com



Obituaries memorialize the lives of your ancestors.

The 1950 Federal Census release!

Ancestry HACKS

Delaware Newspapers, 1880-2009

Biographical And Genealogical History of the State of Delaware, Volume 1 (1899)

Biographical And Genealogical History of the State of Delaware, Volume 2 (1899)

Births, Deaths, Marriages

Military Records

Census / Voter Lists

Immigration Research

Colorize or Animate Photos

Surname Origin and Meanings

Choose the first letter of your surname:

A   B   C   D   E

F   G   H   I   J

K   L   M   N   O

P   Q   R   S   T

U   V   W   Y   Z

SEARCH VARIOUS VITAL RECORDS:

Death Records

Cemetery Records

Obituary Records

Marriage Records

Birth Records

Divorce Records

Vital Records

  Discover you family history through historical newspapers at Newspapers.com

Show ALL Obituary Collections

User-Contributed Genealogy Data Forum

User-Contributed Obituary Forum

Library of Genealogy Files

United States Newspaper Directory

United States Counties

United States Cities

USA NEWSPAPER
ARCHIVES:


Alabama Newspapers
Alaska Newspapers
Arizona Newspapers
Arkansas Newspapers
California Newspapers
Colorado Newspapers
Connecticut Newspapers
Delaware Newspapers
Florida Newspapers
Georgia Newspapers
Idaho Newspapers
Illinois Newspapers
Indiana Newspapers
Iowa Newspapers
Kansas Newspapers
Kentucky Newspapers
Louisiana Newspapers
Maine Newspapers
Maryland Newspapers
Massachusetts Newspapers
Michigan Newspapers
Minnesota Newspapers
Missouri Newspapers
Montana Newspapers
Nebraska Newspapers
Nevada Newspapers
New Hampshire Newspapers
New Jersey Newspapers
New Mexico Newspapers
New York Newspapers
North Carolina Newspapers
North Dakota Newspapers
Ohio Newspapers
Oklahoma Newspapers
Oregon Newspapers
Pennsylvania Newspapers
Rhode Island Newspapers
South Carolina Newspapers
South Dakota Newspapers
Tennessee Newspapers
Texas Newspapers
Utah Newspapers
Vermont Newspapers
Virginia Newspapers
Washington Newspapers
West Virginia Newspapers
Wyoming Newspapers

This website may earn a commission when buying items through keyword links on this page.


CanadianObits.com - GenLookups.com
Marriage Search Engines - WeddingNoticeArchive.com - HonorStudentsArchive.com

Return to Main Page
Copyright © 2004-2024 All Rights Reserved - Bill Cribbs, CrippleCrab Creations