Milford chronicle., 1904-07-08
HOUSTON ITEMS.

William Schumacher a Baltimore Dutchman'
came to Houston last week to secure work at the
Houston Packing Co. Factory on Sunday he
made two attempts to end his life by hanging
Not accomplishing the desirsd end in that way,
near evening he took large portion OF Paris
green, which produced spasms Dr. Lofand, Of
Milford, was summoned, and by his skilliul ei
forts quickly relieved the patient from serious
danger The patient, though still weak is at this
time doing as well as could be expected. The
cause OF the trouble seems to be that he was Tilted
by young lady with whom he had fallen des-
perately in love with.
The oratorical contest given on Monday even
ing under the auspices Of the local W. C. 7. o.,
was a decided success financially and entertain
ingly. The contestants, Viola johnson, Charles
Denning, Mae Counselman Wilbur Jump, Eugenia
Graham Harry Townsend. Edna Counselman,a and
Paris Greenly, rendered their parts admirably
The Judges were d. a. Marshall, Esq Rev
MacGeorge,of Milford, aud Prof, Harvey Ecllar
of Greenwood The decision was rendered in
favor of Miss Eugenia Graham. Prof J. D.
Brooks after few well chosen words eulogizing
the temperance question and complimenting the
efforts of the contestants, presented the winner
with beautiful sterling silver medal.
The Fourth here.was the most qaiet for years.
No inebriates were in evidence. Many private
homes were decorated with our national colors
and flags.
A lawn festival viii he given next Saturday
evening. when lee cream and cake will he sold.
The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Pusey's on We'd
nesday evening,
The hail storm of last Friday was severe in the
neghborhood of Wnliamsyille. Robert Jones
had nearly all OF his raspberries destroyed
our onion growers win about finish up their
crops this week So far prices have been better
than for several years. Very few,if any shipments
going below sl.25 per crate.
Miss Carrie CouEselman Is entertaining the
Misses Lewis and Foxwell, OF smyrna.
Fred and Clark Wilson have been entertaining
Mosler Corkau. OF East New Market, Nd.
Mrs Ella Moore il With Mrs. Verma Satterdcld.
Mrs. Clara Perceo os Milford spent lew days
last week with Houston friends
George Johnson and Lemuel Hudson were in
Wilmington and Philadelphia ON saturday and
Monday
L. H. Moore, wife and SON have been visiting
friends at Huxley, Md.
Raymond Pusey, OF Clayton, spent the Fourth
here as the guest OF his parents.
Nutter Marvel and Benjamin Sapp we're Dover
visitors ON Monday.
Howard Melvin spent the Fourth at Lewes
viewing the horse races ahd other attractions
Lizzie Johnson was the guest of friends at Mil
ford on sunday last
Ray Mason's hand, which was idjurcd a few
weeks ago is curing up nicely.
MI Sattcriield and wife Of Ashland, Nd, are
the guests of ]. II, johnson and wife.
Geo. Townsend was in Queponco, Mden Mon
day playing ball
Roy sapp and brother visited Dover relatives
on the Fourth.
saloma smith was among Harbeson friends
last week.
Prof KellHr and wife. of Harrington, were the
guests OF Mrs. Jump on Monday.
Calvin Hollis, of Philadelphia, is visiting his
/ grandparents, Henry winyard and wife
Mr smith Of Boston, is visiting his sister Mrs
a. l. Counseman.
Mr. Funkendeld and daughter, Of Philadel-
phia spent several days last meek with Mrs. L..
A. Poole
Mrs Thomas Alwiuder and daughtco Lillian,
were visitors al Bowers Beach last sunday and
/ Monday.
Mrs Harrington and daugher Jennie of Fred
erica are visiting Mrs VIM. Marvel
Mary Loaand spent last saturday and Sunday
with her aunt. Mrs oscar Ak,rman at Milford