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Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
REAL ESTATE SALES.

CT. w. Williams, real estate broker
has sold a house and lot in Harbeson
the property Of Benjamin T. Johnson
to Mrs. Mary A. Porter, Of VenangC
County, Pa. Price not given.
g. T. w. Williams has sold lO2 acres
Of land located about one mile south OF
Glendale, on the D., NJ. & V. Rail-
road, owned by Henry Laundry. The
consideration has not been given.
e. T. w. Williams has made sale OF
the IS acre farm situated about one mile
west Of Glendale, the-property OF w.
o. POstIes, to Lawrence Doering, OF
Rome, New York. Terms reserved.
G. T. w. Williams has sold the As
acre farm located two miles west of
Houston, owned by George Il. Stubbs.
The purchaser is George @ Tingle, Of
SeafOrd, Delaware, at private terms.
c. T. W. Williams has sold 10 acres
Of land on the MispilliOn River, about
one mile east of Milford, belonging to
Captain Charles Watson. This was
sold to Udu Roger, Of Camden. N. J.,
at private terms.
By order or the Orphans Court the
148 acre farm Of James H. Kirby,
deceased, situated on the road leading
from ThOmpsonville to Webb's Land
ing, in Milford Neck, was sold in front
OF the National Hotel last Saturday |
afternoon by w. W. Harrington, trustee
Of the estate 1t was purchased by
John R. Watkins of Milford for s24OO.
Mr.. Watkins will remove to Milford
Neck about January LIST, next.
AS announced in-the CHRONICLE the
lale of the Carpenter property was held
asst Saturday afternoon. All Of the lots
brought very good prices. The building
OF situated on North Walnut Street
old for S5O5 and was bought by Mrs.
3ethuel w. Mills. The corner lot on
which there is a dwelling house occu.
lied by Mrs. Bethuel w. Mills, was
lsO bought by her for s2lO5. The six
ere lot situated about one mile north
I Milford sold for an excellent price.
1872 being received per acre. Charles
4. Hammond was the successtaI bid q
er. John Hudson, who has a farm s
djOining the tract, wanted the land +
cry bad. The last tract sold, which r
'as five acre lot situated back Of the b
ssidence Of W. S Wroten. was bought i
y Mr.. WrOten for s6l per acre. b
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
WILL DELAWARE HAVE
ANOTHER RAILROAD ?

A rumOr has been in circulation re.
Gently to the effect that the Wabash
Railroad is trying to enter Delaware.
The rumor states that they wOHId run
the entire length OF the State. making
Lewes their southern terminal. Lewes,
according to rumor, would then be made
their outlet to the ocean. Several diff
ferent stories as to how they would
come into the State are circulated, one
of which is that they would follow the
.du Pont Boulevard. This could not be,
however, as under the law allowing
she construction OF boulevards steam
railroads could not be operated.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
UP. HOLLAND HONORED.

John P. Holland, son Of Joseph E.
Holland Of Milford, has been elected a
lay delegate to the general conference
Ofthe Methodist Episcopal Church from
the state Of California. Friends OF Mr..
Holland were agreeably surprised when
they received word OF his election rs he
has been q resident Of California less
than q year, having moved to Sacra-
mentO from Milford, less than a year
ago. Mr.. Holland was a lay delegate
from WILMINGTON Conference to the
last general conference, held at Balti-
more, Nd.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
ARTS and CRAFTS GUILD.

Boys who want to know how to make
things should join the Arts and Crafte
Guild. A number OF interesting new
books, giving practical directions for
making all kinds OF articles, have been
added to the library. Christmas will
soon be here and it is time to begin to
decide upon seasOnable gifts. These
books give helpful suggestions and tell
how to manufacture many things suit.
able for such purpose. AS announced
last week, boys may now provide their
own materials and manufacture articles
which shall belong to them when fin
ished. Those wishing to join the classes
In wood work should apply to the Rev.
E. 81. j. Andrews. and to Mr.. G.. H.
Letterts for membership in the clay
work class. 1t is hoped that other
branches OF. craftsmanship, such as
basket weaving and brass etching, may
be introduced, and the Rev. Mr.. An-
drews would like to hear Of persons
willing to prepare themselves to give
instructions in such branches at after.
noon or evening classes. In addition
to the books mentioned, several new
are beiug taken, while the
equipment Of the workshop is being in.
creased by q number OF valuable tools. |
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
A VILLAGE FAIR.

There will be heidi the Church Hall
at Lincoln on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings, October 5th, 9th
aud 9TH, Village Fair, by the young
ladies of the town There will be for
sale fancy articles, canned fruit, gro
oeries, vegetables, oyster stews, sand
wiches, ice cream, cake and candies.
Two nights an opporV atty will be Of
fered for long and mort rides in an
automobile. Proceeds of the fair for
benefit Of church debt.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
DELAWARE GIRL MAKES GOOD.

Miss Sue Fountain, formerly q Mil.
ford girl, who is now in London, Eng
land, has M ade good in her work
in foreign countries. Miss Fountain is
secretary of the Royal Waterloo Hos
pital at London, all institution founded
In 1916. The royal family Of the coun.
try back the institution, cousin Of the
present queen being 3 member OF the
committee Of which Hiss Fountain is
secretary. The young lady has been
abroad for nine years. Miss Fountain
lie the daughter Of the late William
FOun tain,
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
of a Local Nature

The open season for catching oysters
in the MispilliOn River begins with Oc
tober Let.
Don't forget Farmer Wilson will
play an exhibition game Of Pool at the
Windsor Pool PaTlor Monday night.
A church social will be held in the
lecture room Of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church on Friday evening, October 9th.
Miss Hettie E. Latchum, an elOcu.
ZIONIST Of Milford, gave recital in the
M. E. Church at Girdletree, Md, last
Bight.
The monthly business meeting OF the
Ladies Aid Society of the Avenue NJ.
E. Church will be held at the home OF
Mrs. w. K Aldred on Wednesday, DC
tOber 4th, at 8 p. m.
Many small boys are seen on the
streets of Milford vigorously putting
both cigars and cigarettes, and most of
these little boys are wearing knee pants.
1t seems that the wrong home govern.
ment surrounds them.
William Dorsey, who lives just north
OF town, has fine pumpkin vipe. oD
which there are some fine pumpkins.
The viue came up Of it's own accord,
and has produced three fine pumpkins
which weigh about 100 pounds escn.
The largest crowd in Milford for many.
a-day was last Wednesday, when Frank
A Robbins Circus gave two perfor.
mances here to crowded audiences. In
the evening there was not room for
teams to find places to tie to, and up
until after midnight the streets were
packed with vehicles at all kinds.
The State Live Stock Sanitary Board
has employed DR. Evans Roberts, a
Of Milford, to look after
he vaccinating Of hogs and live stock
u this vicinity against cholera, which
las been 50 prevalent for the past two
during which time about $50
lOgs have died from cholera in Milford.
Last Monday night the Odd Fellows {
+ Delaware had a great parade and re- I
option in honor Of their degree team, &
which won the prize at Indianapolis.
mis- was given by the Wilmington
1dges and the grand officers took part. q
'aptain William E Lank OF Milford, d
s Grand Master Of Delaware, led the a
arade. {
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
TO GIVE A SOCIAL.

The Chi Epsilon Chi Of the First
Presbyterian Church will give q sOcis 4
next Tuesday evening. October Bird, in
the lecture room of the church for the
benefit Of the piano fund. The mem-
bers Ofthe society will try in every way
to give you pleasant time. A fine
program will be rendered and refresh.
ments served. Admission only 10 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
MURDERER DIES IN PRISON.

Carl Hugo Brown, one Of the negro
boys who Ras convicted Of murder in
the first degree for the killing Of = boy
named Rogers near Georgetown, died
last Monday afternoon at the work.
house OF tuberculosis. The sentence Of
death had been changed to that Of inn
prisOnment for life, as the boy was only
10 years Of age.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
BUILDING FISHING STEAMERS.

William @. Abbott has contracted
with the Lewes Fisheries Company TO
build two fishing steamers for them.
The new boats will be $50 feet in length,
"A feet beam, and IL feet depth hole.
Mr.. Abbott expects to rash the work
on the boats, work on which began
last Monday morning The boats will
be used for deep sea fishing of the
Delaware BEeakwater.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The meeting Of the friends Of the
Library on last Monday, after con-
sideratiOn Of its interests, adjourned
to meet next Monday night, when the
attendance Of those desiring the main
tenance Of this public institution are
earnestly invited
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
RALLY DAY EXERCISES.

The Presbyterian Sunday School will
hold Rally Day exercises next sabbath,
October lst, at 2 p m All members
Of the Sunday schoa are expected to be
present, including Home Department
members. Parents, and friends Of the
school, are also invited and urged to at.
tend. JAMES B. GTLCHRIsT, Supt.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
JAMES P. PIERCE RESlGES.

After having served for several years
as superintendent Of the M. E. Sunday
School, James P--Pierce has resigned
for reason Of i'll health. Under the d.
rection OfMr. Pierce the Sunday School
has grown very much and his resigna-
tion will leave vacqncy which will
be hard to fill.
Milford chronicle., 1911-09-29
OBITUARY.
BROMLEY.

Howard H Bromley, youngest sOu
Of the late Thomas and Annie E Brom.
ley, died suddenly on Wednesday, Sep
tember 27th, 1911, in the S4ih year oi
his age. Services at 2 p. M. septem ber
Both at the home Of William V. Sipple,
Sr. Iuterment at Odd Fellows Gene.
terry, Milford, Delaware.
DERRICKsON.
John w. Derricksou, aged II years,
son Of Captain and Mrs. John Derrick
son, died at the home Of his parents on
West Front Street, North Milford, on
"a urday morning, September 23rd, 1911.
Mr.. DerricksOn was one of the promis
ing young men Of this town, and his
death came as q shock to the entire
community He was a fine singer, and
sang in several OF the concerts given by
the charitable organizations Of Milford.
He was a pupil in the Milford High
School The pail bearers were members
Of his class at school. Funeral services
we're held on Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Howard T Quigg officiating, and in
terment made at Odd Fellows Gene.
terry The funeral services we're largely
attended.
DAVIS.
Col. Mark H. Davis died at his home
on North Walnut Street early last Sun.
day morning, aged rs years, 4 months
and days. Colonel Davis was born in |
Cedar Creek Hundred. where he lived |
all Ot>his DOyhood days, later being in
the milling business at Cedar Creek
Mills. From there he moved to Phila-
1elphia and later to Laurel. Return
ing to Milford some years later he again
started in the milling business and
built up one Of the largest -four milling
rades in lower Delaware Mr.. Davis
'etired from active business life several
Years ago because Of failing health. At
me time he was Collector of Internal
Revenue. A widow and three children,
frank w. Davis, the present pOstmas- {
er here, Mrs. Mark. L. Davis and Mrs.
Walter Day, survive him. Funeral ser. s
ices were held on Tuesday at noon q
nd interment made at Odd Fellows 7
cemetery.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-05
DISCUSS COTTON PRICE. Farmers Union vitalIy interested ir
 This Question.

Shawnee, Okla, Sept. 4.-Whetner the farmer will be advised to hold nis cotton for better prices is understood to be the main subject which will be discussed by the Farmers union when 1t convenes here tomorrow. AL ready the discussion nf cotton prices has begun among the delegates who arrived here today and the matter will be made an impor- nt feature of the convention according to a num- Der of the first arrival. Cha'es Bar rett of Georgia. president of the un- don, will preside at tomorrows meet ing.
 Delegates from 2i states of the west and southwest arrived here to day to take part in the annual con vention of the rarmers' Union, which meets in this city tomorrow.
 A feature of the labor day parade was The presence in line of hundreds of the delegates.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-05
SIXTY zApArisrs KILLED.

Mexico City, Sept. 4.-Sixty Zap atastistas lost their lives yesterday afternoon in two encounters with the federal troops in the state of Morelos, according to official advices received today. No mention is made of feder. al losses.
 Under the personal direction of Emiliano Zapta the rebels made two stands on the hacienda Cninameca. From the first they were dislodged by Moraes men who charged. r1f- ty bodies were found on the field Following thls engagement. The otn- CT ten men were killed in the second encounter following which the Zap tatistas fled. They are being pursu- aud another battle is expected.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-05

Gotch outpointed, ou-generaled ana outwitted and out-gamed his oppon- ent. The Iowan appeared laster than eyert His condition was perfect. Ha entered the ring filled with con fidence and never once did he lose his nonchalance. At every stage of the bout he smiled as though he nev- er had the slightest doubt as to the outcome.
 On the other hand, Hack seemed i'll at ease. During the first fall he went about his work with his face set and anything but the glint of confi- dence in his eyes. After Gotch had gained the first fall what courage the Russian had appeared to have left him. With shoulders stopped and his eyes downcast ne sat in his corner awaiting the starting signal. Hack was brokn-hearted over the result of the bout.
 In his dressing room for half an hour he sat in his wrestling garb, crying and refusing fine proffered at tentlons and cheering words of tram CTS.
 Co away" he said to all of them. e'Leave me alone"
 Then his broad chest would heave  ard the tears would flow unrestrain- ed from his eyes.
 Gotch only smiled after the match was over. He said the result was exactly as ne thought it would be.
 The story as the actual wrestling was done is soon told. Time was called at 3:10. The contestants i'm mediately locked heads and began feeling each other out. For five min utes they tugged at each others necks, and arms, but neither obtain- led dangerous hold.
 It was Gotch who first gave atten tion to the legs. He made several pahc PdSoto at ildSh . hHccS Dcioi S he finally obtained knee hold at the end of eighth and a half mnu utes. Once the Iowan's massive hands were fastened on Hacks left leg the Russian went down. He struggled out of that and a subsequent hold Of the same kind and then became the aggressor At ten minutes Hack se- cured a body hold and put Gotch 10 the mat but he was down only an instant.
 After fourteen minutes of wrestling Gotch started Hack downward with knee hold, faked crotch and~4hen quickly worked the Russian into a half Nelson. They struck the mat together. head to head. Then Gotch pivoted on his opponents stomach, clamped on reverse body hold ana the first fall was over.
 The first five minutes of the second round was a replica of that passed in the first but Gotch sudden ly reached down with his right hand, grasped Hacks left ankle and un- balanced the "lion." While Hack was rying to regain his equilibrium Gotch struck the 'lion's' injured leg wlrn
 7 right knee and the Russian crumpled into g heap upon the can cas. Instantly Gotch was on hlm. his powerful right hand firmly locked
 pon t..e under mans eft toe hack
 couple of times. rolled over cn his shoulders and gave up.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-05
WILLS BABE RATHER THAN GIVE IT UP.

Danville. H.. Sept. 2.-When be- ing told that her husband rom whom she had been separated. intended talk ing her three lear-old daughter from her. Mrs. Opal Moudy Saturday ar- ternoon took the child to an outDuiia- ing in Covington at her home and ar- ter firing a bullet into it's brain shot herself.
 Both died shortly afterward.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-05
HENRY CLAY BEATTIE
 IN WITNESS STAND

Did you ever trust him with any secretY'
 None in the world"
 How long have you known beu- la1 Rinford?" T met her in August, l907.'
 Hex did you meet herr"
 T was coming down Broad street with four or five fellows in ma chine" said the defendant. "one oI tne fellows called attention to ner. One asked her to take ride. She got pn.' Had you ever been introduced to ner beore?p
 No"
 Was the other girl Henrietta Plt.- man with her at the time?"
 "Yes." ~Ew- [,
 What was Beulah Binford's repu- tation?v
 That afternoon the rest of the boys with the exception of one fei- low told me not to have anything to do with her."
 When did your improper relations with Beulah Binford break ony"
 Tn the fall of 190S."
 What was the cause?"
 Well, she went to Washington" said tGe defendant, q knew she was sick and did not go with her.
 When Beulah's child was born, what did she do?'
 Her mother wrote me-"
 "Did they think you we're respon- sible?'
 T suppose so, as they thought I had more money than any one else, said the defendant. and ;he next thing l knew was called to ner awyers office and as a consequence saw nothing to do but fork up the money and become the laughing stock of the town. l never thought for a minute I was the father of the child and Beulah Binford swore at the coroner's inquest that she was not tI's mother"
 An effort was then made by coun- sci for tine defense to interrupt the prisoners testimony or few min- utes to nave Charles Kestleburg tes- Itify as to the number of his automo- bile but the pHosecution objected, saying it did not want the examina- tion of tha defendant interrupted. How ong before your marriage. l" continued MT. Smith, was the meet ing in the lawyers officer"
 About February, lgO9."
 Well, when were your relations
 in her broken off"
 Tn the tall, and I married two years afterward in August IyUf"
 How long had you known your wife?'
 Nearly all of my life. 1"
 How long had you been in love with her?o
 T reckon about 12 to If months '"
 flow did you regard Beuiah Bin- ford during the time you ran with herr"
 As every one else did. as wo- man of the town"
 Did you have any love for herr"
 No"
 Did any other men run after herr,
 "Yes.p ~orf
 What were the relations between you and your wife up to the night of her denth?"
 T never spoke a cross word to her or she to me" replied the ue- fendant. We were always affec- donate and do not see how any one could have been any happlerY'
 Was there any reason for her to be unhappy"
 Not that I know or"
 When you were married did she know about Beulah Binford?"
 Every one in town did" replseu Ithe witness. q told her about the child, too; made a clean breast or Iit."
 Did you tell her of your trip to Norfolk and the resumption of your relations with BeulahY''
 "No.v
 Was Beulan the impeliing motive of your going to Norfolk" "No.' "Tdll how you came to go to Nor Ifol.2" The defendant pcorroborased the
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-05

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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-03

the great Western Indian picture, AN
Indians Appreciation, today and it Is
dandy, SO don't miss it.
Tans, patents, gun metal-all the
popular feathers come in American
Lady and American Gentleman shoes
at the Globe Dry Goods Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Eilers of La
Grange are visiting relatives in the
city. Mr.. Eilers is contemplating To-
eating in Bryan.
Men who dress right-who know
shoe value-ask for American Gentle
man shoes. The Globe Dry Goods Co.
has them.
/ Commencing today, the Dixie will
give continuous show from o'clock
in the afternoon until II O'Clock at
might. Bring the children out to see
the pictures in the afternoon.
The we'll dressed woman calls for a
pair of American Lady shoes to COM
plete her toilet Ask the Globe Dry
Goods Co.
! Handsome. smart shoes are what
you want. Ask the Globe Dry Goods
Co. about their American Gentleman
shoes.
Wanted-Tenant for 100 acres as
fine land as there is in the Brazos bot
tom. Good house, barn, lots, ETC.,
small pasture; artesian water. See
John Num-.
Some great pictures at the Dixie
tonight If you do not see them you
will be sorry when you hear your
friends praise them tomorrow. Better
come out,
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Fine pictures at the Dixie tonight.
Be sure and see them.
The Academy Girl" corking com.
edy, at the Dixie tonight.
Bring the children out to the daily
matinees at the Dixie.
John S. Smith was in the city today
from Harris schoolhouse.
Howell & Newton, groceries, mar
ket. The best of everything.
Get the matinee habit at the Dixie.
Show starts at p. m. every day.
Mrs. II. P. Dansby of Steep Hollow
was visitor to the city this morning.
Wanted-Boy with pony to deliver
The Eagle. Call on or phone office at
once.
For Sale-Registered Duroc-Jersey
hogs, all ages. ID. C. Buchanan, Route
3, Bryan.
Mrs. d. C. Brown Of Madisonville is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. A.
Buchanan.
Notice-Every carpenter in Bryan
is invited to call at John NJ. Sebesta's
store and receive nice present with
a 25-cent purchase.
Hair switches and transformations
made from combings. Phone AIS.
Beatrice J. Calhound.
THE Inventor" great drama full
of pathos, will be shown at the Dixie
tonight. See it.
For quality in shoes you must ask
for a pair of Hafhilton-Brown's-
by the Globe Dry Goods Co.
] Remember, from now on the Dixie
opens at 3 o'clock sharp and runs con-
tinuously until II at night.
For smart. stylish but comfortable
shoes. the American Lady line leads.
Sold by Globe Dry Goods Co.
]. L. Breach, merchant and postmas-
ter at Tabor, was in Bryan today look
ing after business matters.
American Lady shoes fill every want
for style, fit and wear. Try on pair
at the Globe Dry Goods Co.
Furnished rooms for light house
keeping, also rooms for gentlemen or
couple. Phone 470. Mrs. l.. II. Tucker.
Nothing like Security School shoes
for the children for school wear. You
can find them at the Globe Dry Goods
leo.
The Model Laundry, Houston. Tex,
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mer.
Pack Ward of Fort Worth was here
today to attend the funeral of Mrs
]. w. White.
H. o. Jones returned today from
Burleson county, where he has beer
doing some surveying.
H. F. Stasney and children went tc
Marlin today to visit Mrs. Stasney
who is there for her health.a
DR.. and Mrs. George F. Lse~of Well
born visited Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ Dams
by in the city today.
George P. Edge, merchant of Har
ris schoolhouse, was looking aftel
business matters here today.
They lead the earth on simple wortl
American Lady and American Gen
tleman shoes, at the Globe Dry Good!
Co.
For Sale-1O3x297 feet on Lamar
street opposite schoolhouse, with ten
room house and another three-roon
house adjoining. Phone 367.
Look here! The Dixie is Showing
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Tom Steel was up today from Milli-

Tom Steel was up today from Mill
can.
VI. S. Fireman was in today from
Harvey.
DR.. w. A. Smith of Millican was in
the city today.
Constable C. H. Vance was up today
from Millican.
Mr.. Harrison Creath returned today
from Navasota.
Rufe Duckworth was in the city to-
day from the bottom.
Mrs. Lou Robinson returned today
from a visit to Hampstead.
]. H. Ferguson and ]. A. Shaw were
in the city today from Harvey.
Tom Royder was business visitor
to the city today from Wellborn.
Cleaning and dyeing. Phone 4s4,
Bryan. Howard r. Cavitt, representa-
tive. D
Mrs. w. c. WilccH is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. C. NJ. Camp, in Nava-
sofa.
II. t. Lawler, Jr., has returned from
California, where he spent ne sum
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NoTIcEl

Parties wishing to take lessons on
the violin can see me for particulars
at residence of w. w. Harris, Jr.
Phone IL. v. E. BOSTON.
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Enral Nrllra

to the Dixie this afternoon and
Pit.
10. Mathis was in the city today
Reliance.
r. Goen was in the city today
Harvey.
it's on the market we've got it."
|ell & Newton.