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Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
The Dover Execution.


Jesse Proctor and Frederick Young
the murderers of old man Lindsey
near Milford, paid the penalty Of
their crime by hanging In Dover jail
yard last Friday. Both men died
without a struggle. Fully five
thousand people were present and
witnessed the execution. A disgrace
ful scene occurred soon after the droI
fell. The crowd were kept a certain
distance from the scaffold by board
fence, and when the drop fell the
roughs pushed the fence down and
were only kept back by the com
bined efforts of Sheriffs Cole and
Simmons and number of deputies
The matter has caused quite a stir,
and many think it will be the last
public execution Dover viii ever see.
A correspondent Of the Morning
News writes The Rev. T. E. Terry,
at the III. E. Church Sunday morn.
ing, spoke strongly regarding the
execution Of Friday last. He felt
that lasting disgrace has been cast
on the entire county by the disreput-
able scenes enacted. There were very
few in Mr.. Terry's congregation who
did not thoroughly agree with him in
all he said.''
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A vaientine Party.

P0RT PENN, Feb. IL.
Some one kindly says Port PEN
ners know how to enjoy themselves. y
This was proved true on last Friday
evening when the Literary Society
gave q Valentine Party at Home
stead, the residence of the President,
Mr.. Henry Price. Everyone brought
one or more valentines which were
placed in a letter box, and two Of the
ladies were appointed post mistresses
and distributed them. Each must
be read aloud, no matter how un-
complimentary, or however soft and
love-sick, and there were many OF
both kinds. ALI were taken in good
part and no one offended. Some
were really artistic; hand-painted
and having good original verses.
The event of the evening was the
Presidents valentine which nobody
sent, or would confess to sending. 1t
was adorned with an original silhou-
cite, and original lines, and was very
funny. After the distribution OF
valentines delightful refreshments
were served, which was pleasant
departure from our usual rule. There
was a full attendance that evening,
nearly every member of the society
being present, as well as some invited
guests.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
Letter From O. r. STAN.


The following letter explains
itself =
To VOLUNTEER HOSE Co., Middle;
town, Del :-"N No concert company
or other attraction ever appeared In
Chestertown which pleased the peo-
pie more or gave such universal salts
faction as the Schubert Quartette,
and I consider the people of your
town very fortunate In having secur-
ed them for a concert. Their music
pleases all the highly cultured. and
also those who have had no musical
culture whatever. You cannot
recommend them too highly to your
people, and my sentiments are en-
dorsed by the entire community
The concert in my hall last season
was a grand success, and at the close
the audience arose TO their feet and
came on the stage to thank the com
pany for the magnificent success ol
the entertainment. You must re
quest the company to sing "The Ole
Cabin Home,' "Sweet Bye aut
Byen - and " Remember Thy Creator
in the Days Of Thy YOUTH These
are our favorites.n
CoLEN r. STAN,
Manager Opera House
Chestertown, Md, Feb. 18th.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
Colni.lg Sales.

Tuesday, February 24-Personal
property of DR.. L. F. Ellison, near
Summit Bridge. Shockley & Smith,
auctioneers.
Thursday, February s6-stock,
farming utensils, household goods,
ETC., of George E., and David Il.
Hopkins, administrators, on road
leading from Wrangle Hill to Della
ware City, on the Hollywood farm,
lately the property of Barney Rey-
bold, deceased.
Tuesday, March sd-Personal prop
erty OF George N. Racine, on the
Blackaway farm mile west of Arm
strong's corner. A. I. Swan, auc-
tioneer.
Saturday, March 7th-Executors'
sale Of the personal property OF
Andrew Eliason, deceased, at his late
residence near Mt. Pleasant. 8. M.
Enos. auctioneer.
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BuckIen,s Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bru 'ses, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Chiblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
sions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. It ia guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by DR..
n. Vaughan.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
AMur1erer,s BODY STOLEN.

The body of Frederick Young, the
eighteen-year-old negro, who, with
Jessie Proctor, was hanged at Dover
last Friday, and subsequently buried
in the Kent county almshouse burial
ground, near Camden, has been
stolen, and is thought to have been
taken for dissection. Young and
Proctor were buried in the same
grave, with Young on top. Students
of Jefferson Medical College, Phila-
delphia, asked Sheriff Amos Cole,
who conducted the execution, to give
them the body of Young as soon az
life was extinct, but the request was
refused.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
State Items.

The comittee appointed to settle
with John +. Salisbury, ex-secretary
OF State performed that duty on
Wednesday. At the request Of Mr..
Salisbury the examination of his
accounts was probably the most
thorough ever given those OF State
Officer. Every detail was gone over
and every item investigated, and the
report that the State owes Salisbury
$16.97..
The engagement OF Miss SaIlie Mae
Price, granddaughter of the Samuel
Harlan, founder OF the Harlan g
Hollingsworth Company, to Baron
Maxberg, of Hungary, 10 announced
In q private letter. Miss Price, who
is eighteen years old, has been living
for eight years in Dresden, Saxony.
Her sister recently married Prince
Araeck OF one OF the German States.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
punning-penningson Nupsiais.

Mr.. John p. Dunning and Mis-
Mary Elizabeth Pennington were
married In the Presbyterian Church
at Dover last Thursday evening. Rev
@. +. Stonecipher, the pastor Of the
church performed the ceremony.
The wedding was one Of the most
brilliant events ever Witnessed in
Dover. The high-standing OF both
contracting parties called together
the creme de Ia creme of Kent county
society and many guests were present
from a distance. At $50 the bridal
party entered the church and march
ed up the main isle to the strains Of
the brilliant wedding march from
Lohengrin, performed on the organ
by Prof. Hanm. The bride wore o
gown OF cream faille de francais,
trimmed with genuine orange bios
SONS brought from California for the
purpose. In her hand she carried .
bouquet Of brides roses and lilies
of the valley. The bride was proceed
ed by little Miss Leila Deane, an
ideal little flower girl, who strewed
the path of the bride with roses.
The maids of honor followed Miss
Emma Anderson in cream monsese-
laine de soire Miss Ella Murphy in
creme crepe du chien; Miss Annie
Connor in cream china silk. The
maids each carried q bouquet OF
white carnations and maidens hair
fern.
The groom and his best man
Thomas T. Cloward of Wilmington,
met the bridal party at the chancel
rail, where Mr.. John B. Pennington,
father of the bride, gave her away.
The ushers were Hewston Culbreth
of Wilmington, and Clarence Syp-
herd, William Salisbury, and George
Jones of Dover.
A reception at the home OF the
bride on Dover Green, followed the
wedding. The interior of the mansion
had been also beautifully decorated.
Beneath the branches of spreading
palm tree, the bridal party stood TO
receive their guests. Those present
from Middletown were Rev. F. Fl.
Moore, DR.. T. H. Gilpin, d. Z.
Dunning, Mary A. Dunning, Miss
Mary Cochran, Mrs. Samuel Penning-
ton, Miss Bessie Anderson, Miss Mary
Lippincott, Miss Gussie Dunning,
Miss Bessie Morton, and Mrs. Morto.
The bridal party left on the early
Norfolk express train for a northern
tour. They returned to Middletown
Tuesday afternoon.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19

It is now stated, and on good
authority that on the day Thorough
good was to be taken down to Viola
to be identified by his little victim
two weeks ago-the people of the
neighborhood and everything ar
ranged for his lynching.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
New Tax Collectors.

The Levy Court Of New Castle
county last week appointed the fol
lowing collectors: North Whining
ton, Francis 8. Bradley; South Will
mington, Frank G. Stidham Brandy
wine, James e. Megilligan; Christi
ana, William Bracken; Mill Greek,
Joseph RI. Chambers White Clay
Greek, Harry L. Weber; Pencader,
Joseph Brooks New Castle, John e.
Taylor Red Lion, w. Fl. Il. Clark I;
st. Georges, G. w. w. Naudain ;
Appoquinimink, Joseph e. Hutchin-
son Blackbird, Edward Stats.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
Personal Mention.

t-GfBbu8t NScustUn.
: John G. Kelley has taken a posi-
ton with Mr.. G.. E. Hukill.
= Mr.. George Janvier Of Philadel
phia, spent Sunday with friends ir
town.
- Miss Carrie Johns Of Philadel
phia, is spending week at the home
of her parents, near Sassafras.
H. ID. Walter of Wilmington
was in town for short time yester-
day, and give us a pleasant call.
j. L. Shepherd has been in Tren
ton, N. j., for the past few days on
business for 8. II. Reynolds g Co.
- Mr.. e. A. Perkins and SON
Claude, returned home Saturday from
q two-weeks trip to Central New
York.
- Miss Viola Ennis left town Tues
day for an extended visit among
friends and relatives in Chester and
Philadelphia.
- Messrs. Walter B. Mendenhall
and Herbert Mullin of Wilmington,
spent Tuesday evening with friends
in Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Dunning
after a short wedding tour, arrived
here Tuesday afternoon. They left
for Dover last evening where they
will remain until Saturday.
= The Rev. T. r. Creamer has beer
invited by Milton N. E. Church to
return as pastor next conference
year. Mr.. Creamer was formerly
pastor Of the church In Odessa.
= Victor M. Fountain OF De Land,
Florida, spent Sunday and Monday
In town, the guest of e. 8. Jones. Hs
left early Tuesday morning for New
York on business, and expects to
start from that city to-day for home.
- DR.. q. D. Barnes, graduate O.
the University Of Maryland at Balti
more, will resume the practice o.
medicine in the early spring at Sum
init Bridge, having taken a post
graduate course during the past fal
and winter at his alma mater.
= MIR. and Mrs. J. P. Dunning hav.
beenspending few days at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Dunning's father
in this town, and have beer
the guests Of honor at several dinner,
and receptions given by their friends
Their stay in town has been rendered
very pleasant, and the memories o
old associations and the revival o
old acquaintance have doubtless
added greatly to the pleasure Of th,
visit to the old home.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
THE MARKETS.

MIDDLETOwN GRAIN MARKET.
ooRRRCTxD wKKKLY BY JOHN W. JoLLs.
WHEAT-No. Q red 100 New cobe Corn TED $50
steamer No. 95 CORN oSc
Timothy Seed 2OU Yellow, sneiie0s Uooc,
c'oVer oeeu' pei - uats, 05oc
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19

The latest enterprise started in
Cecflton, Md, is . marriage bureau.
It y q fourishing condition and Ia
prongunced by the inhabitants q
very Inakway OF furthering the
projS who are matrimon-
ially rxchanee.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
MARRIED.

coNNELLEE-COCHR - In Philadel-
Thia, on Thursday, December 18th. Oy the
kav' John r. Moses, William T. Connellee
fthis place ana Miss Alice r. Cochran OF
Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
Onera House TO morrow Evening.

The Schubert Quartette is adver-
tised to give one Of their grand enter
tainments In Chestertown on Satur-
day evening, Feb. 21st. This cele-
brated quartette needs no endorse
ment from us. Each individual sing
or Is known In Chestertown from
having sung here on previous occa-
sions. They have always drawn full
houses and are sure to do 30 again
next Saturday.-C Chestertown News.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19

Cards are out announcing the
wedding Of Walter Knots, Of near
Smyrna. and Miss Lena Bishop,
daughter of John Bishop, at tine re-
sidence of the brides parents, near
Cheswold, on Wednesday, Feb. s5th,
1891.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
church Direct ory.
~1ppLrrowr u. =. CHURCH.
o. Aibert smith, Pastor.

MIpDEEToWN NJ :. Ono
Rev. Albert smith, Pastor.
preachina every sabbath at 1880 2. m. and
: ao II - Sabbath school every sabbath ct
s..v ~ Aired q. Cox, Superlntendent.
plPpvar p M meeting every Thursday evening at
: 5TmgS'c,ock. TIE class meetings are held as
scliows: sunday. q M, n l.iI y mihisson, s..Ia,
Taadar: Monday evening AZ Ivy Q ci0cS IWo
a,esses w. d. Moore and John hoDerts,
Sees5ers Tuesday evening az I.Sos lea
,..s M nastor Wednesday evening az 1.00
~ ay,ecR ~ two classes, Rev. Albert Sm- tn and
sStueA q cor. Leaders. The sats aree
free and alf are welcome.
roRxsr PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Raw. Francis II. Moore, Pastor.
services held every sabbath morning at
"a sSr ~ o,elnck. and every Sabbath evening at
svsss M osai,bath school Will be held every Sab
t,ssh morning at 9.l5 O'Clock. Harry Ellison
Snrerinfendent. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening.
Services 1T Armstrong; cnapei the nrst
sshhatil 1f each month at $50 p. m.
-. AxNr,s PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. y. Beers. Rector.
r,vtre service on Sunday mornings at
~ II mast ten O'Clock and IN the evenings ut
hait fsit pnast seven. Eunday-school at2 O'Clock
: + ssryices sr @ Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
,,,,. T,own Election.

The town election which win take
place on the first Monday III March
Is an affair OF much Importance to
Middletowners. Three members OF
the Board Of Town Commissioners
and a Treasurer are to be elected.
The office of Town Commissioners
is an important one in that
repairs to streets, public light
ing, the water works, police and
other matters affecting the interests
of the town come directly under their
control. One pledge which should
be required of each candidate Is, that
| il elected he will use his best en-
deavors to compel the expenditure OF
the $500 which is furnished the town
each wear by the Road Commission
ers Of st. Georges Hundred, on street
improvements. This money has not
been devoted to that purpose hereto
fore, and the consequence Is that our
streets are in disgraceful condition.
II the money thus secured each year
had been SO spent our streets would
be in excellent condition at this time.
The value Of our improved lights
and water system 10 deprecated by
the bad condition OF the streets. No
town has ever been successful under
snch conditions. There is much
room for improvement, and the new
Board win be expected to accomplish
something in that line; they will also
be called upon to decide some other
questions of great Importance. IL is
possible that an effort will be made
to provide the town with an electric
light plant of It's own, to be run In
connection with the water works.
Such q scheme would necessitate the
outlay of q large amount of money
for which the town would have to
bond. There will also be some
changes in the water system to be
considered. With all these serious
questions to come before the Com
missioners it Is evident that our best
men should be chosen. Among those
who have thus far been mentioned
il is hard to choose, as they are all
good men who would be guided in
every act by desire to benefit the
town. Messrs. J. T.. McWhorter,
George d. Kelley, William Fl. Hous-
ton, Thomas E. Hurn, John r.
Dawson, G. p. Gears, s. s. Holten,
Richard Clayton and others, any
three of whom would form a ticket
satisfactory to the town-people.
Only one of the Commissioners
to be elected this time viii have to
be free-holder, as the law requires
three of the five commissioners to be
free-holders, and two of those who
hold over fulfill that condition. For
Town Treasurer the candidates seem
to be scarce. 1t is generally under
stood that Mr.. Lee, the present
Treasurer thinks he has had all the
experience he needs in this line. Mr..
Lee has made good officer. II Mr..
Kelley wants to renew his acquaint-
anee with the Office he would prob
ably have little trouble In doing 90.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
Dublit Sales.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
REAL ESTATE !
Farms and Village Properties in st. Georges
Hundred, Appoquinimink Hundred ana 1
Biackbird Hundred.

By virtue OF an order of the Orphans Court
of the State of Delaware, in ana for New
Castle County, made on the 10Th day Of jan
public vendue. .
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
FOR RENT.

THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE on Main
j Street, between Peoples Bank ana G.
w. w. Naudain's residence; in excellent
condition. Terms reasonable. Possession
given March 25th Apply to a
janltapr1 -. B. COCHRAN.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
FOR RENT.

THE FARM, late Of William Homewood, de-
i ceased, situated south of p. w. & b. Kali
road at Newark. containing about 112 acres.
Possession given March 18th. Apply to
SECURITY TRUST & SAFE DEPOSIT Co.,
5l9 Market St.. Wilmington. Del.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-19
MIDDLETowM

No. M-All that ceftaii
in the town of Mod fef&
hundred aforesaid q, Il
Anderson west Of O. I
forty feet In iron
depth between pa{
and twenty-three
No. 2l--AH thu
In the town of
north side OF n
bounded by
Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-03-06
FOR Z HOLIDAY SRASOu.
10 H N H. S lH O 0 T,


AVE on hand and are receiving
Il IL daily supplies of goods adapted TO
the HOLIDAY SEASON, and invite
call from all who are wanting some
thing for present for either lady,
gentleman or child.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14
The Chicken season

On and after tomorrow the life of tine
festive prairie chicken will be in the
greatest jeopardy. The local sports are
busy cleaning up their old guns and tar :
getting. their new ones, loading shells and
fixing up their outfits generally for the
chicken season. Although the law has
not been violated to great extent, there
are still large flocks of chickens in the
Surrounding country. and it is expected
that the hunters will wage war of ex-
termination, sparing neither age nor sex;
going forth on the wings of the morning
aud returning under the dark pinions of
night; and the whirr of the retreat Of the
chicken hearted shall be heard through
ont the land
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14
The Coins are GOOD.

NOT little trouble has been caused re
Gently by the new dimes which have been
received from the United States minis.
Many of the coins have imperfectly
milled edges and this fact has led to the
belief that they are counterfeit Such is
not the case, however:
Cashier John G. Crafts, of the sub.
treasury, told a reporter for the Cbicapo
inter Ocean yesterday that the imperfec.
ton was due to the fact that all the mints
have been overworked during the summer
and the dimes turned out have rot been
or uniform size or weight owing TO the
haste in which they were made.
AT one of The Chicago banks it was
round yesterday that in a package con-
tanning 100 dimes. AZ of these imperfect
COINS were found. One from the New
orleans mint weighed one-quarier of a
gram more than one from the Philadelphia
mint.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14
TOWN TALK.

Fine fancy Michigan peaches at Mays.
That wedding will take place on the
Gath.
sc papers at 23c at Adams Wall Pa>
per Co.'S clearing sale.
Ralph Haverstick spent Sunday with
friends in Chicago.
See the grand display of children's
suits in the Londons windows,
We mean what we say; the entire stock
must go. Adams Wall Paper Company.
The entire stock is included in our
great clearing sale. Adams Wall Paper
Company.
A bright little girl has made her aps
pearauce at the home of Michael Daily
and wife on Elm street.
Messrs. John Schafer, Jr., and Fl. C.
Casteel, the * county treasury team,
were in the city today.
Customers are advised to come while
the selection is good at Adams Wall Pa
per Co. S clearing sale.
SCfSldl ulOuCIu uOusCS Ou -SlAtH,
Thirty seventh, Thirty eighth and Fortieth
streets for sale or for rent. E. H, Guyer
There will be wedding at an Indiana
city soon. to which a well known Rock
Island gentleman will be a prominent
party.
Repairs still 60 on at McCabe Bros.
Business is kept lively by steady cut of
PRICES which is to be continued during
the alterations.
Gel. H. 3 Burgh and wife and daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. E. Lyford. of Moline, have
returned from Valparaiso, Ind, where
they were in attendance upon the reunion
of Col. Burgh's regiment, the Ninth Illi-
nois cavalry.
The work of putting in the equipment
for the electric fire alarm is progressing
nicely. The stringing of the wire is
nearing completion and will be finished
this week, so that all that will be neces-
ssry then will be to attach the boxes. 1t
is now thought that next week will wits
ness the first test of the new alarm syss
tenn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14
Catarrh IN Colorado.

used ElY's Cream B aim for DRY ca.
tarrh. 1t proved a cure.-B. F. NJ.
Weeks, Denver.
Ely's Cream Balm is especially adapted
as remedy for catsrrh which is aggra.
vated by alkaline dust and dry winds
w. A. Hover, druggist, Denver.
l can recommend Ely's Cream Balm to
all sufferers from dry catarrh from per-
sonal experience Michael Herr, phar>
mscist, Denver.
Ely's Cream Balm has cured many
cases or catarrh. 1t is IN constant de-
msnd.-Gaorge W. Host, pharmacist,
Cheyenne, Wy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14

In the United States, more than in anv
other country, there would appear to be
almost endless chances for a prisoner
under capital sentence postponing and &C.
caslonally escaping its execution. There
are SO many appeals open that enc or two
years may pass before final decision one
way or the other is arrived at.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14
Aid. Geiger to Resign.

The contemplated removal of Aid.
Joseph Geiger from the Third ward will
necessitate Mr.. ayers resignation and
there will likely be vacancy in the coun-
Gil until the next municipal election in
Consequence. Mr.. Geiger has served near
ly two years in the council. has proven
himself an energetic alderman, being
conscientious in The discharge of his
duties, faithful in his committee work and
on the fl ,or of the council chamber has
been consistent and earnest advocate Of
everything that LOOKS to the best interests
of the city and OF bis own constituents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14
MINOR MIsDEEDs.
More Than the C-ual Numb r OF Sat.
"fd' " ght aud sunday Druoks
Reeorded-Girs Ensa.e In Petty

More Than the C-uai Numb r of Sat.
"rd'y ght and sunday Druoks
kecorded-Gir En.a.e in PETTY
Lareeay.
0ohn MeLain got on the outside of a
beasily load of intoxicants on Saturday
night. and turned up at the polio. sta
ton. This morning Magistrate Wivill
assessed him SO and costs.
Henry Eifert and James Thomas filled
themselves TO OVERLOOKING with the Juice
OF the forbidden fruit" On Saturday
night, and proceeded to cut crimson.
colored cash about the city in buggy.
They were interrupted in the midst of
their carousal by Officers Schaab and
Mulqueen, who escorted them to the
station. where they were booked for
drunk and fast driving, and Magistrate
Wlvill this morning assessed each the
customary So and costs.
''Sam Collins" was found by Officer
Carlson at the Taylor house barn late
Saturday night with nothing on bu.
large jag" for which it is supposed be
had traded his clothes. as he was minus
his wearing apparel when fourd He was
taken to the station and will be given a
hearing later.
Nettie Matter pleaded guilty before
Magistrate Wigill this morning to the
larceny Of a pocket book containing 81 81,
a silk handkerchief and a pair of silk
mi'tens from the residence of NJ. R. Igle-
hart on Saturday and was bound over in
be n ls Of 800 to await the action of the
grand jury. Her sister, Minnie Natter.
who assisted her in the theft, was fined
80 and costs for disorderly conduct. The
former went to jail in default of bail and
the latter is still locke up at the armory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-14
A SuEnriae.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given Miss Mamie Lamp at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lamp,
on Seventeenth street on Saturday eve.
ming, in honor of her departure for Sc,
attic. Wash. A large number were pres.
ent. refreshments were served and the
evening was very pleasantly spent in
dancing al the Davenport homestead.