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Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
DOVER negro WOUNDED
IN A SHOOTING AFFRAY

Joseph Turner, colOred, aged 80 years,
whose home is In Dover, lie in a critical
condition at the Delaware Hospital in
Wilmington wBh two bullet wounds
in his back and another in his bdomen.
Turner and some other negroes were in
crowd near Dover 0n Saturday morn
ing, when a fight started, during which
it is alleged Turner struck Lewis Davis
on the head with a whiskey bottle and
inflicted an ugly wound. Turner es-
capped and Lewis went home and armed
himself with 3 revolver, after which he
started out to look for Turner. lie
found Turner Saturday evening, and
without warning opened fire. Turner
turned and ran away. The man fired
five shots at him, but only two Of them
took effect. One bullet is believed to
have passed through Turner's back and
gone into his stomach and his condition
as result is thought to be very critical.
Turner was unable to tell any particu-
lars about the case or to give the name
OF his assailant. His sister, who went
to Wilmington with him, told the facts.
Davis has been held by Magistrate
Wood to await the result ofthe injuries
to Turner.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
RETURN OF The TROOPS.

The First Delaware Infantry returned
last Saturday afternoon from RehOboth,
after profitable and an enjoyable en-.
campment of week, aud all spoken to
in regard to it expressed the opinion
that they derived much benefit from
the weeks tour Of duty. The men were
in excellent health on their return.
Members Of the regiment are divided as
to the advantages Of the RehobOth field
and the State rife range, below New
Castle, for camp purposes. Co. E Of
Newark vent to Fort du POnt, after be-
ing recruited up to the regular army
strength Of l01 men, and remained there
for a week, under instruction. 1t is in
command Of Major G. A. Short.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
Of a Local Nature


Big Thursday at Bowers August nth.
Saturday, August 9th, is the first reg
istratiOn day.
The Western BlOomer Girl base ball
club will play in Milford this afternoon
at 8 O'Clock.
SilOm Camp, in Slaughter Neck, be-
gan last Sunday and will continue over
Sunday, August 7th.
The Guild will meet at Mrs. Lewis
H. Ross on Wednesday evening, Aug.
ust 10th, at o'clock.
The Alden Branch OF Sunshine So.
ciety will meet with Miss Anna J. Rat.
cliff on Tuesday evening August 9th.
Frank NJ. Jones has been appointed
deputy attorney. general for Sussex
County, succeeding Charles w. Whitley,
resigned.
A camp meeting is being held in the
Chautauqua Grove College Settlement
near Dover beginning yesterday and
will close August 2lst
David NJ. Reynolds, OF near George.
town, has announced himself as q can
didate for the nomination for County
Clerk on the Democratic ticket.
Frank J. Holsen Of Georgetown, for
merly of Milford, announces his caudi.
dacy for the Democratic nomination
for Recorder OF Deeds of Sussex County.
Miss Sadie CramaeId, another en-
ployee Of the Chronicle office, has re
her position, and rumor says |
is responsible for this
change.
A handsome granite monument was /
erected this week over the grave OF Mrs.
James H. Latchum, in Odd Fellows
Cemetery, by William " Sipple & Son,
he monument builders Of Milford. 1t
s handsome in its plain solid massive
less.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
NELSON J. PIERSON.

In the death OF Nelson J. Plerson,
which occurred on Thursday, July 2Sth,
Milford has lost one OF its older citizens
and one who had been identified with
the progress Of the town since 1857. A
native Of New Castle County, where he
was q successful contractor and builder,
Mr.. PiersOn located Ia Milford in that
year and established himself in the
shoe business. This was an innovation
at that time when the only stores in
Milford were those selling general mer-
chandise. With the exception Of the
period from 1891 to 1895, when engaged
in business away from Milford, Mr..
Pierson continued this mercantile pur-
suit, but failing health obliged him to
close his active business life about two
years ago. While one OF our well known
meTeh ants he was instrumental in help.
ing to secure public interests and inn
provemeuts, as the present Building
and Loan Association and the electric
light for tie town His original expert
ence as a builder enabled Mr.. Pierson
to serve as architect and supervisor for
maLy Of our present buildings, among
them the dwellings OF the late Robert
H. Davis, William A. Humes, Charles
Barker and the remOdelled Presby terian
He was member of that con.
q citizen faithful in his duties
to the com munity, and, as a younger
man, active in the councils Of his pO.
litieal party. He was 70 years OF age
and leaves a widow and one son, DR..
Frank F. Pierson Of Wilmington. The
interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery
was held on Saturday afternoon, with
Rev. Il. L Bunstein officiating, and
was attended by relatives and friends
)f the deceased, many Of the latter be-
ng former business associates.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
COUNCIL MAKING GREAT
Street IMPROVEMENTS

The town OF Milford has been making
some public Improvements to the streets
and sewers Of the town which Will be
greatly appreciated and which have
been greatly needed for several years.
North Walnut Steeet to the town linn.
its has been macadamized, and the
sewer on South Walnut Street from
Front to Second has been enlarged to
an eighteen inch sewer aud a new man.
hole and a sewer inlet constructed to
take the storm water. 1t was found
that the old sewer had become com
pletely filled with tree roots. and it will
be necessary to enlarge the sewer down
the entire length of fSouth Walnut Street
before many years go by.
Ii is the purpose ofmaking other ex.
tensions Of the sewers where they have
not been completed through a square, so
as to have mauholes at the end Of each.
Several syphOns will also be installed
to flush the sewers one at east end OF
South Front Street is especially needed
IL is demanded by the business peo.
pie generally that the roadbed on South
Front Street, from Walnut to Draper & |
Hlrsch factory, be either built OF ma
esdam or paved, as 1t is the worst street
IN Milford during wet weather. On this
street also the sewer will have to be
extended from the Chronicle office to
the end Of Welcomes store building
and flush tank put in there.
A new concrete gutter is being put in |
along the north side Of South Front |
Street, from Walnut to Pearl Alley,
md it is also to be put down on the
opposite side of the street.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
At SOUTH BOWERS.

Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES A. Roux Of
Milford are passing the summer in their
newly Quilt bungalow at South Bowers,
and during their sOjourn there this
bungalow is the scene OF many guests.
In the evenings it is noted foI its en-.
tertainments 10 vocal and instrumental
music, Mr.. ROux being a baritone so
lOist Of national repute This is enc OF
OF the best and most nicely arranged
bungalows in 10 wer Delaware, and the
citizens Of South Bowers are glad in
deed that Mr.. R1ux and wife are among
their congenial number
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
NO CAMP MEETING At MILTON.

Opposition on the part Of seme Of the
members Of the NJ. P. Church at Milton,
coupled with the fact that Rev. Frank
A. Holland, pastor OF the church, is i'll,
has resulted in the abandonment of
holding the camp at Lavinia's Woods,
Milton, this season. The sotiOR OF the
committee has caused much comment,
and severe criticism is being heard on
all sides from those who are in favor OF
running the camp, which was to have
opened today.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

While at the mouth Of the MispilliOn
River for q days outing last Wednes
day Helen Marvel, aged about sixteen
years, granddaughter Of Theo. Whaley
of South Milford, jumped of the north
jetty where the water is very deep, but
this was unknown to her. She sank
Immediately and had not Edward Rog.
ers and Miss Florence Hammond been
at hand, she would have drowned
They recovered her before life was ex
tinct, but it required a half hours work
before she was revived.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

At meeting ofthe Republican State
Central Committee, held in Whining
ton last Saturday afternoon, it was de-
cided to hold the State Convention at
Dover on Wednesday, August Slst, at
II o'clock q. m. At this convention
nominees will he selected for Represen-
tative in Congress. State Treasurer and
State Auditor A new State Central
Committee will also be named. The
primaries will be held on Saturday,
August 9th.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
LYONS RELEASED FROM JAIL.

Bond to the amount Of 81 900 was
furnished William Winfield Lyons Of
Cannons, Monday afternoon, by Ma.
thAniel Conway Of Seaford, and James
7. Brown Of near Bridgeville, and the
man was liberated from Georgetown
jail, where he had been inearcerated for
the past three weeks upon the charge
OF immoral conduct towards Mamie
Cooper, q thirteen-y ear-old girl whom
1t is alleged he has been hsrbOring since
he deserted his wife sometime ago. The
Cooper girl ls in a reform school at
present
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
CHURCH NEWS.

Regular services in Baptist Church
Sunday morning and evening.
The Cedar Creek services held in the
grove. Rev. W. II. Savage will preach
next Sunday at 8 p. M.
Avenue NJ. E Church Rev. F. w.
Easley will preach Sunday morning at
10 as. Sunday School so q. M. Ep-
worth League 80 p. m.
Presbyterian Churcb.-There will be
no preaching service. Sunday School at
10 a. m. Subject. "Jesus on the way to
Jerusalem" j" Christian EndeavOr at 7
O'Clock. Topic, "Ofending not in
Word" Miss Margaret HOlzmueller,
leader,
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
LOOKING AFTER BRIDGES.

At the monthly meeting Of Kent
County Levy Court on Tuesday addi-
tional committees were appointed to
inspect roads and bridges throughout
the county, especially in the Fourth
district. Owing to the neglect OF many
Of the bridges in Kent County by forn-
er Levy Courts, the present Levy Court
is compelled to either repair or place
new bridges at many places demanding
attention.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
REAL ESTATE SALES.

John NJ. Hall, Of Milford, has pur-
chased the Ida White farm 10 Broad
kill Neck. Price paid, 5000.
The property at tho corner Of Marshall
and South Second Streets, in Milford,
was purchased this week by John Coop
or for 81, 200 cash on delivery Of deed.
1t is the property owned by the late
William r. Donovan, and was sold by
his heirs.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY.

Next Tuesdsy, August 9th, an ex-
cursion from all railroad points in Del
aware will be run to the famous ocean
City, New Jersey. For
years these excursions have attracted
large crowds, and it is safe to predict
another huge excursion next Tuesday,
should the weather be favorable.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
SAYS He is NOT A CANDIDATE.

Benjamin F. Hudson desires TO put
an end to the ststements which an.
nounce him as a candidate for the Leg
islature from the Tenth Kent County
District. He will not be q candidate,
and authorizes the statement to that
effect,
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
WIDOW GETS A PENSION.

Col. John Wainwright, OF Whining
ton, Del, has secured a pension for
Mrs. Elizabeth Tarbutton, OF New Gas
tie, Del, widow Of George TaTbutton,
Co. E, 9Th Md. Inf She is allowed $l2
a month from May 18th, 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
MIDSUMMER RACES AT
The GLENWORTH FARM

While the attendance at the mid
summer races at Glenworth Farm Driv.
ing Park on Wednesday, August 3rd,
was not quite as large as the matinee
on July 4th, there was a gOOdly sized
crowd present and everyone was de-
lighted with the races. The promise
made in advance that some fast step.
pers would be present was lived up to
and there were several horses from
Philadelphia entered in the races that
have won victories in many big events.
All Of the contests were spirited, and
several times the crowd present ap-
plauded the winning horses Several
ofthe heats were almost dead heats, the
horses finishing so near together that
it took the keen eye OF the judge to de-
eide the winner.
There were three events and each
class had three or four contestants.
While the track record was not lowered
the average time made was excellent
and showed that the work on the new
track was fast, placing it in excellent
shape.
Prizes were awarded Of handsome
sets Of harness, cooling robes and whips.
Among those present were B. Me-
Cam, the we'll known horseman Of
Philadelphia, II. Boyle, well known
merchant OF Philadelphia, L Ford
Of Dover, Captain Tracy Of Lewes, DR..
J. B. Derrickson Of Frederick, DR.. Rob /
lnson of Lewes and w. J. Hill, Jr.. Of
PhiIadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democratic State Convention,
for the nomination OF candidates for
Representative in Congress, State Treas.
urer and State Auditor, will be held ct
Dover on Tuesday, September 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

w. H. Shields acted as starter and B.
McCann, H. Boyle, DR.. 7. R. Kuhns,
H. B. Windsor were the judges and
timers.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
OBITUARY.
ROBINSON.

John Stanley Robinson, infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Robinson Of
Milford, died at the home Of his par
ents, corner Third and North Streets,
on Monday morning, August LIST, 1910,
aged months and Is days. Funeral
services were held at u o'clock on Tues
day, Rev. W H. Savage officiating,
and interment made at Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
WEBB


Mrs. Sarah P. Webb, widow OF the
late W H. H. Webb, died at her home
on Montgomery Street, in Milford. on
Sunday morning, July 3lst 1910, after
long illness, aged 81 years, months
and days. She leaves three cons and
four daughter, also three brothers aud
one sister Mrs. Webb was q daughter OF
the late Wesley and Lavinia Stevenson.
The funeral was held from her late home
at two O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
W. H. Savage officiating, aud inter
ment made at Odd Fellows Cemetery
MCELHENY.
Victor K. McElheny die on Saturday
night, July 3Oth, 1910, at his residence
one mile southeast of Milford, on the
road to Lincoln. He had moved there
from Homestead, Pa, last spring. AL.
though advanced in years he was quite
vigorous and during his short life in
this neighbOrhoOd made many friends.
He leaves a widow and a number OF
children to mourn his loss Funersl
services were held Monday afternoon,
Rev. Fl. L. Bunstein officiating, after
which the remains were taken to Pitts.
burg, Pa, for interment.
PIERCE.
Miss Pearl Pierce, Of New York City,
died at her residence on Monday, July
25th, 1910, after q very short illness.
She WAS a native Of Massachusetts, and
for few years past had been a trained
nurse. She spent some time in Milford
during the last year and made a mum.
ber OF friends who esteemed her highly.
She leaves a brother in Milford, Ray
mond Pierce, and other relatives resid
ing elsewhere. Her remains reached |
here on Friday and we're inferred in Odd /
Fellows Cemetery, Rev. H. L. Bun
,tein conducting a service at the grave.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02
OPPOSES AMENDMENT NO. 10.

Indian Bay, Ark, Aug. g, TO. To the Editor of the Gazette:
 Iwant to thank Judge U. M. Rose, through your columns, for his able and learned expose of proposed Amendment No. 10.
 I am glad we have some of the sOld Guard still in the land of the living, who remember dan gers we tried to steer clear of in framing our constitution in 1874.
 am against the initiative in any form.
 Think the right of petition, which is guaranteed to us III our constitution, sufficient.
 have been for many years Tn favor of referendum and re- call.
 Think the people would keep better posted on the laws II we had a referendum.
 Think officers would attend more strictly to duties of their offices if we had the recall.
 l am also in favor of an edu-
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on Monday, the
 18th DAY OF SEPT, 1910, in Monroe County, Arkansas, at the various voting precincts and wards and townships of said County, to-wit::
 City of Brinkley-lst ward at Arlington Hotel,
 City of Brinkley 2d ward at in Shoecraft Building,
 City of Brinkley- Sd ward at Pugh's Shop.
 Brinkley township City Hall,
 City of Clarendon 1st ward at Schubert's Machine Shop,
 City of Clarendon Ed ward at Mayors office,
 City of Clarendon Sd ward at Dr. J. M. Vests Carriage house,
 Cache township Court House,
 Cleburne township Palmer Station, roe Cypress Ridge tGywnTip Mon
 Dickson township Fishers School House,
 Duncan township town of
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers of Monroe County real estate have been recorded since our last issue:
 Margaret Willburn Tapscott to T. T. Bateman, fri. Inf of n e fri. or of sec. ,, In r 3w, con- taining 5 l0-1O0 acre. Con- sideration, $155O.OO.
 w. T. Hudson and wife to T. T. Bateman, Lot g in w Inf of blk. 8, J. w. Robinson addition to town of Clarendon. Consider ation, S25.OO.
 J. k. B. Moore and wife to T. T. and H. B. Bateman, an un- divided 1-3 int. in all of the fol- lowing land to-wit: w fri. Inf. n ar sec. IS, e Inf and e ar n w ar, sec. 19 and w Inf of n W or sec. 20, all my und. ar int. in fri. Inf sec. 20, being lands deeded to me by P. c. Evan. P. c Evan and wife to T. T. Bateman. n Inf of sec. 33 in sec. B, twp. 2s, 1w, containing 320 acres. Consideration, $500. R. w. English and wife to T. T. Bateman, Lot 6 in W Inf blk. 9 in J. w. B. Robinson addition to town of Clarendon. Consid- eration, $25.00.
 J. R. B. Moore and wife to T. T. Bateman, fri. Inf. n W or S Inf n CT, also fri. n pt. n e qr e of river, all in sec. 28; also W fri. Inf of S W qr sec. 21, all in twp. In, 3w, containing 157 acres more or less. This deed is to und. Inf. int. in all above lands. Consideration, $350. J. A. Randolph and other min- ors to T: T. and H. E. Bateman, n Inf of sec. 29, twp. 3s, r 1w. 1 c. w. Farrell to Hudson < Dugger Company, W ar sec. 36, twp. In, range Iw, Inf of $ 1 W ar sec. p, twp. In, range 1e. 1 Consideration, $750.
 Carrie Lee Johnson to T. T.
 Bateman, a part of private sur
 vey No. 2309 containing 17.38 acres of land. Consideration, $7OO.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02
Among the Churches
BAPTIST.

The pastor wishes to express his thanks to all those who at tended the special services. The meeting was not what we should have liked, but our membership was strengthened by five and we feel encouraged to press on. " There will be the usual Sunday services next Sunday. Preach ing by the pastor at both hours.
 Morning subject: God Just ly Angry with the Heather. '
 Evening subject: Time of Gods Special Nearness.
 Special instrumental music will be rendered. A cordial in- vitation to all of our services is extended the public.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02
WARNING! AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 10.

The following telegram appeared in yesterday city daily:
 paragoud Sept -( Special Il By request of the
 ladies of the local w. c. T. U., Hon. S. R. Simpson
 delivered a forceul speech at the courthouse against
 the liquor traffic advocating heavy nolicense vote
 in this county Incidentally he poured some hot shot
 into the proposed Amendment Mo- 10, declaring that
 if the should become part of the State Con
 stitution every little hamlet and town would be able to
 vote in saloons regardless of the sentiment ovsr the
 county
 Hon. S. R. Simpson, of Paragoud known be of the most honorable and fearless lawyers not potcans Tn the state His utterance opinion should be worth something
 Judge U M Rose known to be of the most learned urist America has said the Judge Rose has no poca ak " grind .
 Judge N w. Norton of Forrest City known and admired all over the state ability student of law (not pots has said practically thing about Amendment Mo- 0 which in his maste argument he clearly shows to be legal monsy and menace to the peace and welfare of the state
 Surely if the of the Amendment means what NIT. Simpson says the above and which verified by AL Norwood and by NINE OUT OF TEN judges or the law throughout and not denied by Gov Donaghey there cause for alarm in every home in Arkansas
 Possibly in the union has thro more severe struggles to safe guard against the saloon than has Ark The people the who have borne the brnt and hardshps of these covering period extending over the past thirty surely wish surrender their vantage ground and the fight again. Had Gov Donaghey have out two ago pulled for that plank in the state De oatc platform which favored submission of the state wide prohibition question he doing for this Amendment Mo- 10 the people would undoubtedly have spoken and cleared that whskey evil Then the passage or Amendment Mo- would not be very dangerous
 am believer in that sublime principle of the people ruling and as stated last proposed Amendment at first reading looked pood to me a careful reading given and THEN it's dangers begin and believing do that now have one of the governed in America oath to see measure menacng this Amendment Mo- 0 showed
 Gov Donaghey those who this present measure msT KNOW that with the passage this Amendment in the state can prohibition some little municipality in that county saloons That's doing away With the rights the county and state and 1t IS dangerous
 This the very time that this proposed measure has had the of the entire people of the state surely there is no urgent immediate this measure it's friends acknowledge tempered with to the extent of joker" being added to it.
 If we are to have it. it's original intended ing and not n it's present dangerous form
 you'd guard home and present advantages vote AGAINST proposed Amendment Mo- 10.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02

rived Sunday on visit to her aunt, Mrs. R. L. Williams. after an extended trip east. Misses Willie Dyer and Hattie Brown. of Blackton, spent Tues day in Clarendon.
 w. H. Jones spent several days in St. Louis last week.
 Sherman Justus, of Lewisville, spent Sunday with his brother.
 Malchom Graham spent Sun day with his parents. i Miss Bertha Wellenriden and Floy Peterson spent several days cf last week in Blackton. Mrs. J. H. Hurst, of Little Rock. is visiting friends and relatives in Clarendon.
 w. F. Clements and son, Yates, spent Tuesday in Claren- don.
 C. F. Wells returned Tuesday from New York. Miss Dolores Johnson and Miss Fitzgerald spent Wednesday in Memphis. MT. and Mrs. Parker c. Evan have returned from a two months stay in Fayetteville.
 J. H. Kendall has returned from his vacation spent in Ben tonville and Fayetteville.
 Tell lem you saw it in the Argus.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02

cational and moral qualification for all offices, from the highest to the lowest.
 But 1 am tooth and nail against proposed Amendment No. 10 and 1 can't understand why some of our candidates who aspire to highest positions should espouse it.
 Again thank Judge U. M. Rose, who has wielded his pen and raised his voice like the prophets of old to warn his people of impending dangers.
 Respectfully.
 R. D. MAYO.
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02
Bryan to Brink|ey--- --Next Thursday.

As will the front Hon. Wm J. Bryan togeth- CT with Gov Geo. Donaghey will visit Bnkley special train next Thursday evening
 It matters whether with MT. Bryan and Gov. in their of the of Amendment Mo- To- we full we'll that glad they coming and all Brink lev will turn out to hear and do them honor Not only tatour citizens should unite in effort to bring together the crowd of people ever assembled county
 Binkey glad welcome Geo. w. Donaghey IS close to us because past and glad that he has selected our town available place for honored MT Bryan to get the of the people,
 It indeed be great pleasure and treat to have these honored and distinguished mens
The Brinkley argus., 1910-09-02
AT THE 1ST PRESBYTERIAN


 The pastor, Thos. E. McSpad- den has returned from Oklaho- ma and will preach Sunday morn ing and evening.
 On Monday night in the As sembly Room at the church there will be a congregational rally or reception and every member of the church is invited and urged to be present and enjoy the the pleasures of the evening. The ladies will preside as hos tess of the evening.