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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-09

'I,c boon hunil for n lGng tim"
that TN r,l es't'" people would cit
,n"oihrt a,d db some Of the thugs
Nat tnr h,rtd ii trade Is always
fnlkinr about aad never doii says
II writer il Ito Lakeland Telegram.
And Lakeland isn't the only Dnbh','
IN til" beach. Oeala Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-09

H. Il Id. Polk, OF Memphis, Ten
So, arrived last night and will
nf tAp or three weeks here the
-, - hi, mother, Mrs. F. 4. Nor
= while here MIR. Polk will sup
.t,.d the shipment of fruit from
grow. Ncar Sparkling.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-09

Milton is getting ready for business,
palk Trammcl is writing letters to
the editor. Gibbons has invented Il
new issue and Watson is talking to
'Cm about il but when il comes 10
the question as to who has the best
show the answer must be that il is
Itingling Brothers. Pensacola News
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-09

N.., Giant Clayton, J. ID.
,;le~ a. ". Deem, and o. NJ.
,,or s,t, down to Tampa this
,or. ~ Mr. clayton's 1912 Ma
iona. ,..'.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-09

T. L Steinmeyer, brother Of
q ',oush. is visiting with
l, III this city. Mr.. Stein
Aa I. located this year "a
WEI. i, on his way 20
/. \; Gainesville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-09

Our lakes certainly abound in fine
fish The writer fcas I'd on a nine
pound trout yesterday which was
hooked at Lake Parker and this is
no fish story, either
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-09

Friends of Mr. u. T. Bardin will
fined to his home by illness tor the
past two weeks. Reports from his
bedside today are not al all rncour~
aeiua
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
OF LOVING
CUP WON BY COMPANY B

The gold loving cup which was pre-
sented to the Delaware Militia by ex
Governor Preston Lea, in November
1905 as sn Incentive to greater effort in
skirmish runs and rapid firing, and
which was captured by Company BIS
team composed Of Captain Edward
Lsnk, Cleveland Marvel, James Webb,
Wheeler Kern and Charles Witt, in
November 1910. for making the highest
average score in skirmish runs and
rapid firing, is now on exhibition at
the office Of the Adams Express Com.
pary. This cup will remain in the
hands Of Company B until some time
next year when il will be competed for
again, or until team from some other
company 81 the regiment makes q
higher average score in point OF skirm
ish runs and rapid firing. In addition
to the winning Of the loving cup, each
OF the team was presented with q silver
medal for the highest aggregate score
at target practice. This record is some.
thing Of which COMPANY B has just
cause to be proud aud the people Of
Milford are to be cOmplimented upon
the record thus made by Company BIS
strong team.
On Friday evening the 9th at Arm.
Ory Hall the rife team OF Company B
will compete for a prize with the rife
teams Of the respective companies Of
the regiment. This prize will be given
to the compsny's team that makes the
highest average scOTe at target. In this
contest on the evening above men.
toned the rife teams Of the respective
companies will assemble at their re
spective armOries and q representative
in the interest of the regiment will be
present at each armOTy to take account
of the score made, the prize being
awarded after the score is properly
Tailed.
This contest will be public and every.
body who is interested in Company B
is especially invited to come out and
see the boys shoot From now until
the 27th the team will be at the Armory
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
MARRIED.

sACKETT-HINER
Miss Lillian P. Hiner and Mr. Ar.
thur Sackett were married at Milford,
Delaware, by Rev. Howard r. Qnigg,
on Monday evening, January 9Th, 1911.
MILLS-sHEPHERD
A large company Of relatives and
friends assembled in the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Alexander Shepherd OF
Slaughter Neck on Thursday evening,
January 18th, 1911, to witness the mar
riage OF their eldest daughter, Miss
Lydia Ella shepherd to Mr.. Thomas
Emory Mills, eldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. Jennings Mills, OfCedaT Neck.
Promptly at O'Clock the bridal party
entered the parlor to the strains of
Lohengrin's wedding march rendered
bv Miss Ella Mills, sister Of the groom
First came the bride leaning on the
arm Of her maid OF honor. Miss Bessie
Carey, followed by the groom with his
best man, Mr.. NJ. ElwOod Mills. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. P. Taylor, pastor OF Lincoln
charge; at the conclusion Of which,
with few appropriate remarks, he
presented the groom in the name Of
his father with check for $50 co. The
wedding gown was handsome cream
cloth with embroidered silk net and
silk soutache trimmings The groom
wore the conventional black Imme
diately after the ceremony a reception
was held. The presents were many
beautiful and useful, showing the es.
TEEN in which these young people are
held. They will reside in Cedar Neck
where the groom will engage in farming |
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
CASEY REWARD GIVEN.

1t has just beOme known that the
money offered for the arrest and con.
viction of the murderer OF the Caseys
at ClaymOnt was divided before Christ.
mas. Detective Harry l. Gillis re-
ceived $500, James P. Rstledge $500,
Alfred Whartenby $4OO and Blanch.
ard Gill 500 Ofthe total amount $500
was offered by the State and the other
$1,000 was given by private individuals.
Detectives Gillis and Ratledge worked
up the case against Reese Roberts, col
ored, who was tried and convicted Of
the murder. Constable WhaTtenby was
the man who discovered the cherry
tree from which the club which was
used to kill the aged couple had been
cut, and also the footprints leading
from the tree. Gill shadOwed Roberts
after suspicion was directed against
him, thus keeping the detectives in.
formed Of his every movement.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
Short LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
of a Local Nature

The Alder Branch Of Sunshine So.
ciety will meet with Miss Annie R3at
at the Central Hotel on Thursday at
8 o'clock.
The ladies ofthe Presbyterian Church
will hold Bake" on Saturday, JAM
usry 2lst, in Walter H. Davis new
store room, from II g. m until m.
The Slaughter Neck W. G. T. U. will
meet at the home Of Mrs. d. B. Ben
nett on January Goth, at , O'Clock p NJ.
A full attendance is urged. Text word.
"Obey.'.
The annual meeting of the stock.
holders Of the Milford Library Asso-
citation will be held in the Library on
Wednesday evening, January 23rd, at
: 80 O. clock.
Stop, look, listen for the Bell Social
OF the Fellowship Glass OF the Avenue
NJ f. Sunday School which will ring
about the evening Of February sixth.
10 cents. Bring your spoon.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
PRINCIPALS And High
SCHOOL TEACHERS MEET

The first annual meeting OF the prin-
cipals and high school teachers OF Del.
aware was held at Dover in the High
School building, Saturday, January a..
Permanent organization was effected
by the election Of George Messersmith,
president; Miss Anna Hall, vice presi.
dent; Wilbur F Jump Of Harrington,
secretary, and J. H. Wiley Of SeafOId,
treasurer.
The subject Of "MOdern Languages
In the High School" was ably treated
by Miss Davidson Of the Milford High
School. In the discussion that followed
the value OF the general culture courses
in the high schools Of the State was
emphasized
IG the afternoon the program was
opened by a scholarly address by Mr..
Messersmith of Lewes on The Physi.
cal Examination of Pupils"
Mr.. L. f FOgelssnger of Georgetown
discussed the "CertifieatiOn Of Teachers
in the State OF Delaware" In the gen.
eral discussion following the present
methods of certifying the better class
Of teachers were criticised uRfavorably.
The association unanimously passed
resolutions calling for immediate action
on the part Of the State Legislature in
the enactment Of temporary legislation
to correct immediate evils. II was rec
Ognized that to compel q new school
code would require much time and the
services of experts The enactment Of
g temporary law embOdyiDg these prin.
ciples would, according to the general
feeling Of those present, do much to
ward placing Delaware in the right at.
titude toward its best trained teachers.
The program was concluded by an
excellent address Of English in Our
High Schools" by DR.. w. Owen syph-
ard Of Della ware College. His remarks
were practical and helpful, and the as
sOciatiOn was fortunate in being able to
secure him for its first program.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Captain J. A. Hall spent Sunday
with his family.
Mrs J. Frank Salevan visited friends
in Philadelphia this week
Thomas McMichael and wife. Of
Alton, Alabama, are visiting his par.
ents.
Mrs. Anna Musgrove has gone to
Washington where she will spend the
winter.
William Powders, who has been
home since the holidays, returned to
Panama this week.
Mark L. Davis passes nearly all Of
each week at Georgetown, attending to
the duties Of his office.
= Miss Helen Bryant, who has been
on an extended visit to Indianapolis,
Ind, has returned home.
Mrs. Frank H. De Almond, Of vii.
mlngtOn, has been visiting her grand.
mother, Mrs. ROudebush.
Leonard J. Abbott arrived home this
week from Western Ohio and Covwith,
Miss, where he has been Installing -four
mill machinery.
William Murphy has returned to
Philadelphia after having spent two
weeks with his parents, MIR. and Mrs.
William Murphy.
LOfiand Deputy arrived home last
week after a very brief visit to Florida,
where be went for the purpose Of pass
ing the balance Of the winter. He was
very much disappointed with Florida,
in fact, disgusted, and Immediately
laid q straight course for Delaware.
Miss Julia Renaud, aunt to Mr. and |
Mrs Z. A. ROux, on the occasion Of
her birthday on Wednesday, January
1lth. 1911, received q shower of post
cards In the evening Miss Renaud |
several friends nieces and |
and all had a very enjoyable .
time.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
The MILFORD new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular weekly meeting Of the
Milford New Century Club was held
Monday, January 10Th, Mrs. 5 C..
Evans, 2nd ice-president, presiding
There being very little business to be
disposed Of the greater part of the after
noon was in charge Ofthe chairman on
History, Mrs. James P. Pierce, who had
arranged q most interesting program.
The first humber on the program
was "America," j" sung by the club, and
this was followed by Mrs. A. E. ROsa's
paper on the Louisiana Purchase. +"
Mrs. Rosa interspersed her paper, with
remarks on the various topics dealt
with in this most interesting event in
the history Of our country, and all
were delighted with her pleasant and
instructive manner Of presenting her
subject. The next number was a piano
duet by Miss Edna Barker and Miss
Mary Smith.
The next paper was on Texas" bv
Mrs. Andrews, a guest of the Club
Mrs. Andrews' paper was very enter
tanning and It was great treat to the
members to have a speaker who could
relate personal experiences concerning
her topic. After the reading Of the
paper. Mrs. Andrews showed views OF
the various points Of interest in Texas,
and at the request Of several members,
related incidents pertaining to the
Galveston food, early customs, when
Texas was a republic under her own
flag how and where the first flag was
made, besides important historical
facts, and q most delightful hour was
passed.
Miss Mary Kinder's instructive paper
on "The French and indian War"
closed most delightful program.
There will be only two more Ills
tory Days" this year, and the sut ject,
8 United States" is proving so interest.
ing that it is hoped all the mem bers
will try to attend on these days
On January 3Oth, Miss Jennie Davis
Day, DR.. Howard T Quigg will lecture
on Socrates" and in order that all
may hear this lecture, the club voted
to have this date an "open meeting"
All are invited to attend, particularly
he High SchOl scholars.
Next week-Civics and Health.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
REFLECTION OF OFFICERS.

The policy holders Of the Delaware
State Grange Mutual Fire Insurance
Company held their annual meeting in
Dover on Tuesday, January 18th, and re-
elected the old board which is as follows:
For Kent COunty-E. H. Bancroft,
A. l.. Hudson, John Heyed, J. Frank
Prettyman and s. H. Derby. Sussex
COunty-Daniel Short, S. NJ. Messick
Charles Baker and George g. Bishop.
E. H. Bancroft was reelected pTeident.
L P. Cowgirl, secretary, and John
Heyed treasurer The report Of the sec
retary was most favorable indeed show
ing a total amount Of risks December
3lst, 1910, Of 81 $50. 692, and total loss
from fire and lightning for the year
1910 was SlOl 81, which is the best re-
port the secretary has ever been able to
make, although the average loss for
many years has been most satisfactory
to the policy holders.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
RICHARDSON BROKE ll6
CLAY PIGEONS STRAIGHT

Alden B. Rich rdson, FOR the past
two years state cham pion OF Delaware
for shot gun shooting at clay pigeons
last Tuesday afternoon, at the Dupont
Gun Club. more than proved his claim
to the title by a phenomenal score Of
ll6 straight. This was all the more
wonderful because OF the fact that Dir.
Richardson shot with a gun he had
never seen before. lie went to Will
mingtOn without his own gun, and
used one Of those presented to the
DUPONT Club by T. Coleman Dupont.
Fifteen hundred spectators and con-
testsnts witnessed the shoot. The prin-
cipsl event on the schedule yesterday
afternoon was q match shoot OF fifty
targets between William NJ. Foord,
J. 4. Skelly and Alden B. Richardson.
FOOrd and Richardson tied at fifty
straight Skelly breaking only forty.six.
The prize was a silver spoon, but be-
cause Of the excellent break, silver
spoons were awarded to both men.
This was not match for the State
championship. FoOTd has challenged
however for a shoot at
100 targets for the championship OF
Delaware, and this shoot will come of
lome time soon.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.

Congressman William H. Head has
announced from Washington that he
i going to hold com petitive examiDs.
tion TO determine upon the men he il
to designate for the appointments to
the Uniled States Naval Academy at
Annapolis. This examination will be
held in Wilmington on February 10th,
1911, beginning at g. m and will be
conducted by the Civil Service Com.
mission in the Wilmington POstOffice
Building The subjects upon which
the men will be examined are ATith.
metic, algebra, geometry gTammer,
geography, United States History and
general history. The first four men
will be designated the principal and
three aliernates by Mr. Heald to take
the final examinations for the academy
on the last Tuesday in April or June OF
this year. Anyone desiring to be con
sidered for this examination should
with Mr.. Heald at the
House Of Representatives, Washing.
ton, d. e., stating at the same time
his age because Of the fact that only
candidates who are over sixteen years
Of age in April and under twenty years
Of age are eligible.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
RUNWAY ACCIDENT.

While Norman Hammond was haul
,,o large load of corn in bags last
Nopdsy sfternou, one Of the bags slip.
-s5 of and fell between his team of
miles causing them to run up South
walnut street toward the centre Of the
sns;ne.s section. As the team gained
mead more bsgs fell of, and as they
rasse6 the postoftice building Mr.. Ham
1oond was thrown to the ground, hurt
ing his feet but not seriously. Running
,b-onob the business section the wagon
.ol,,ded with and badly damaged
h,,oov owned by Wilbur Hammond,
rbiob was hitcbed in front ofthe Wind
sor Hotel. While the animals were IN
,n,s n,ix.up they were easght and more
Samspe was stopped. Corn was stFewn
on aver the street from the bridge to
a. ,ostoffice building.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
POOR HELD FOR COURT.

Last Sunday Thomas Poor had some
trouble with other members Of his fam
lily which resulted in writ being Sc
cured for his arrest. When Officer Ac.
herman read the warrant to Poor he
seemed willing to go without trouble (;
but a minute later he had taken to his
heels and was going as hard as he
could go. When he was finally cor.
nered on a boat along the creek by the
officer he resisted and struck Ackerman
twice over the shoulders and in his side
breaking three ribs with a heavy boat
oar. He was captured and held under
$500 bail for his appearance at court by
Esquire Fisher, and being unable to
secure it was sent to Jail.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
FIGHT ON GREENSBOROUGH.

While on her last trip down the bay
from Philadelphia to Milford fight
occurred on the steamer Green sbOTOugh
between E. n Wilcox, chief engineer,
and Alfred Higman, fleight receiver
at Philadelphia for the company. Go
ing into the dining pom, Wilcox threw
some water on Higman, who later threw
water on the engineer Becoming an
gered becsuse water was thrown on
him, Wilcox rushed at Higman and
struck him several times Gu the head
with a monkey wrench. The Green's
borough put into Bowers Beach and
Higman was taken of and sent to the
Marine Hospital where his injuries were
attended to. He arrived home Tuesday
night. Wilcox has lett town.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
CHURCRMAN CONTROVERSY.

The different county bars OF Delaware
having acted upon the appointment OF
Philip @. Churchman OF New Castle
County to succeed Judge Hasting re
signed, Governor Pennewill sent bis
name to the Legislature for confirmation
last Monday. The New Castle bar
voted in favor OF Mr.. Churchman, the
Democratic members Of the Kent
County bar were against his appoint
ment, and the Sussex County bar
favor Mr.. Churchan. 1t has later
developed that Governor Pennewill
was petitioned to appoint Mr. Church
man by the members Of the New
Castle bar, all Of the leading members
OF the bar, Democrat and Republican,
having signed The senate will prob.
ably take action on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
SUED FOR TRESPASS.

Last Friday afternoon a referee tIial
was held at the office OF Esquire Joseph.
Wilbur B. Galloway was sueing Leon
ard COvingtOn for trespass on marsh
he had rented from the late William
u. Hall, and which Mr.. COvingtOn
claimed he rented few days later.
Both men have been catching musk
rats on the place this winter and Mr..
Galloway wished to stop COviugtOn
from using the marsh. There were
several witnesses for each side and much
evidence. The referees, Joshua Ben
nett, Jr., George Z. Roach and Ira w.
Joseph, decided in favor of Galloway
and allowed six cents damages. The
costs amounted to Sl2.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
ELECTION OF U. S. SENATOR'S.

z Representative Evans, Republican,
OF CheswOld, caused a stir in the House
last Monday when he offered a con.
current resolution fsvOring the election
OF United States Senators by direct
vote Of the people and urging an amend
ment TO the Federal Constitution to
that effect. Speaker Campbell was
about to call for a vote when Re-
Moore moved that the
resolution be referred to the Committee
Of Revised Statutes, which prevailed.
The outcome Of action on il is awaited
with interest, Representative Evans is
worthy lecturer Of the State Grange.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
COLORED NIGHT SCHOOL.

The cOlored school authorities have
inaugurated night school in their
school building for those who are com
PEELED to work at day and who wish to
gain an education. Several grown peo.
pie have become interested in the school
and a promising future is in view. The
principal has charge Of the whole thing.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
ENTERTAINS AT LUNCHEON.

Last Monday afternoon Miss Emily
Jones entertained party Of girl friends
at q luncheon. A short time after the
guests had arrived luncheon consisting
Of a very nice menu. was served. Dur
Ing the course OF the affair the
engagement Of Miss Virginia Salevan
and g. Marshall Townsend was an
nounced. The ladies present were;
Misses Della Hall, Sara Watson, Sara
Davis, Pauline Townsend, Jennie
Stanton, Ruth Sipple, Sara Anderson,
Dorothy Brace, Helen Richards Pauline
Ramsey, Virginia Sslevan, Emily Jones
and Mrs. Allen D. Jones.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
EVANGELINE FEBRUARY 9TH.

Ticket holders Of the High School
Lecture Course should note the date
for the next February eth in
stead OF February l4th, as announced
The date as given Oh the tickets correct.
Ar Vinton, who gave ihe first lecture
Of the course, praises highly the pictures
given in Mr. KemptJn's lecture. Those
who missed the first lecture will want
to attend the two remaining, "Evange-
line" February 9TH, Saul" March l4th.
One seat for two persons one dollar.
One seat for one person seventy five
cents. Singie lectures thirty five cents.
Chart at Red Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
MURDER TRIAL FOR SUSSEX.

A session Of the Court Of Oyer and
TeIminer has been called by Sheriff
Buell. to be held in February to try
James Brown, cOlored, on charge Of
murder. Brown is accused OF killing q
white boy with a shotgun while the
latter was lying asleep in field. Brown
who is Il years old, is said to have COR.
fessed the deed, and if convicted and
hanged, his will be the first conviction
in Sussex County in fifteen years.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
SECRETARY SRITHERS Big YEAR.

soo,etsrv OF State William 1. smith
en- chow to the auditing commit
els a,,be legislature the largest income
S., ss' y, reported for one year gie when they dy
ever ,'ns isp hid account for 1910. The
ezsI',s .sI 'sceipts from his office amounted
10 ,oIai s,a5 l'4 21g S. Of which the secretary Of
10 w. ~ = Gets no commissions. The
state nO" -. IN Mr.. Smithers' state.
PTlDeip@. pm. p,s states tax from corpora
llua. mem O. o. 4lg Sc THE largest figure yet
toned iioni' D. 81 State tax on civil commits
Iesensul sOoo state tax from automobiles.
.iOD, = aoa ''Ss fees, $50 O88 5Oi total amount
8, lad ~ owe over to the stste treasurer
5,749,56'
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
ATTORNEYS FOR ASSEMBLY.

The attorneys elected for the legisla-
ture last Tuesday afternoon are Daniel
o. Hastings. james NJ. Satterfield, and
Francis De H. Janvier The two for.
mer are Republicans. the latter is
Democrat. Mr. Hastings will be chief
counsel. President pro tenn Monaghan
desired time to appoint committees
for the senate 80 adjournment was
taken until next Monday when it is
expected that the COMMITTEES will be
announced.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-20
CHURCH news.

~, yterian Church.-Moming ser
vice - O'Clock. Subject Of sermon
The Call Of Jesus" Sunday School at
2O'clOck. "Lessob "David the Friend. 4"
Evening meeting at o'clock. Topic,
Prevailing Prayer" " Miss Short. leader
Avenue NJ. E. Church. Divine wor-
ship lO3Oa m. Sermon subject, "The
Beauty ofthe Lord" Sunday Schools
in Church and Chapel at p. m. Ep
worth League meeting at 80 p. NJ.
Subject, Life Building" Leader, Miss
Ruth Sipple. Special musIc-Qusrtette
Rnd solo,
Mp. Church-SeTvice same as usual.
There has been so conversions this week
ST the revival meetings, which will be
conducted again next week Rev,
Reynolds Of Dover, will conduct the
.ervices Sunday. Bible services at Cen
tTal Church, assisted by Rev JOslin Of
Dover. A supper will be held Friday
snd Saturday evenings.
Christ Church. .-3rd Sunday after the
Epjubsny Holy Communion at 80 q.
m Other services at 10 80 a. M. and
82O I'm. Wednesday FESTIVAL Of the
Conversion Of St. PsuD Holy Commu-
MON at 10 80 a. NJ Thursday (75th
anniversary Of the Dedication Of Christ
Cbsrch) Holy Communion at 1890 a.
M The Guild will meet on Wednes
osy at 30 p. "a. with Mrs. John ;.
prettvman.