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The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Judiciary Committee Approves Bills

Senator Holland, chairman of the judiciary committee, has reported ia vorably Representative Faucette's bill specifying the legal methods of the consolidation of cities, the bill espe- cially affecting Little Rock and Ar genta; the bill by Senator Rodgers of Howard, making the acceptance of tips by walters, stewards and DOT ters a misdemeanor, and Senate Bill No. 16S, by Senator Clerget, requir- ing telephone companies to make con nection with the lines of other com. panies for long-listance service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Would Regulate Marriage.

A bill has been introduced by Rep resentative Griswood providing that no clerk, on penalty of fine of from S100 to $500, may issue a marriage license unless the man in the case has 20 days previously published his intention in the woman's county pa per, together with the name Of the woman
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Would Establish Municipal Court.

House Bill No POT, introduced b. Representative Barrow on behalf of the delegations of Garland and PuIas- Xxi counties, is practically for the elimination of the justice of the peace in the larger towns. The bill creates a municipal judge. before whom are to come all violations of ordinances, applying in all towns of 10000 inhabitants and over The police court is abolished and the mu- nicipal court has concurrent juris- dlction in violations of ordinances One-fourth of the fines collected in the municipal court are to go to the county; three-fourths to the city.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
To Lenathen Terms of Office.

The house concurrent resolution in- troduced by Representative Toler, for lengthening the terms of state Of ficers and providing that no officer shall succeed himself, was referred to the committee on constitutional amendments.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Banana Prices Are coino In

New Orleans.-A banana war, sim liar to that of two years ago, is be- ing waged in eastern Nicaragua, ac- cording to advices received here. Within the past 60 days the price of fruit has jumped from 32 cents gold to AS cents, and other advances are expected.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
A New Bill bv President Tonev

President Toney of the senate has introduced another bill fixing the fees and salaries of officers of lief ferson county. The present bill fixes the salaries Of all the officers at $2,- 400 per year except those of the as- sessor and surveyor, which are still to remain under the fee system.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Explosion in Nicaraquan Arsenal

Managua. Nicaragua.-In some way an explosion occurred in the ammu- hilton barracks situated not far from the palace of the president. This was followed by a series of eXplo- sions which killed three sentinels. It is estimated that 1000 rifles and
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Would Sell City Water Plant

Eureka Springs city council has adopted a resolution asking the state legislature to pass a bill giving the voters of Eureka Springs an op- portunity to vote on proposition to sell the city waterwoGks. A party of New York capitalists want the plant, 1t is claimed
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Bills Passed in the House.

By Newton, to create the office or tax collector in Lonoke county by Yadon, to prohibit the sale of intox- icants within five miles of the Hart ford high school; by Faulkner, includ- ing Cross county in the Northeast Cattle Tick Eradication District.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
ARKANSAS SUSPECT WAS RELEASED
Murder in Pike County 25 Years Ago
 Was Not Proven.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Jesse C.. Thomas, arrested at Atoka, Okla, up- on a requisition request from Gov ernor Donaghey for murder com mitted in Pike county, Arkansas, in 1875, was freed in the district court at Atoka on a writ of habeas corpus. The warrant was issued for Riley Thomas, the state claiming that to be Thomas real name. Testimony was insufficient to show he was the man wanted. Thomas has lived near Atoka 20 years and has the reputa- tion of being a good citizen.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Would Exempt the Taker of a sribc.

Would Exempt the TakeF Of sFI6c.
 Little Representative Parish has introduced in the house bill 10 repeal a section of a former act which assesses q penalty upon per son who accepts bribe in an elec- ton. When asked the purpose of the bill, he said: Tt is to make the de lection of bribery easier Under the old act the receiver of the bribe was assessed the same penalty given the briber. which has made it extremely difficult to secure proof of bribery. l think the measure will have a sal utory effect
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17

Little Rock.-The Arkansas Good Roads and Drainage Association mot in this city last week and held what is declared to have been the most successful session in the history Cf the association Several hundred delegates, from all sections of the state, were in attendance, and all proposed plans for bettering the high ways of the state were enthusias- tically received.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Greenwood Democrat Is Sold.

Greenwood. Ark.-The Greenwood Democrat has been sold to John | White by NJ. A. Dodd, who will de- vote his future to the practice of law MT Dodd purchased the paper from Leon Westmoreland about a year ago
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
One Out of 1s Persons Convicted.

Charleston, Ark-Of 19 cases charging violation of the state stock laws tried by Judge Evans in the circuit court here, only one person was convicted upon trial He was fined S1 and costs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Says China's Plaque Is Checked.

London.-A special dispatch from Tien Tsin says that Dr. Peck, an American physician, who has just re- turned from a tour of the district be- tween Shanghai Khwan and Mukden, reports that the plague has been checked and is not spreading north in China. He fears, however, an ep- idemic of bubonic plague during the spring.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
For Closed Season m eame

The closed seasons specified in tae bill introduced by Representative Clark of White county are: For quail, from March to December; for deer, from February to November; for tur- key, from April to October; for squir- rel, from January to May.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
More Money for Pensions.

Washington, D. C.-The senate committee on pensions has voted to report favorably the Sulloway gener- al pension bill, which already has passed the house. It increases the general pension roll about 50,O0O,000 a year
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
GOOD ROADS BILL ADOPTED
MEASURE PROVIDES FOR BUILD ING AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE, DISTRICT AND
 COUNTY HIGHWAYS.
Election of Officers Concludes One of the Most Successful Meetings
 in History of Association.
OFFICERS ELECTED.

President-Judge Jesse Harp * of Fort Smith
 Vice President-Judge Harry * A. Cook of Chicot county. Seeretary-George R. Brown, * secretary Board of Trade, Little * Rock.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17
Measles Attack EnoIish Royalty,

London-Edward, Prince of Wales, and his brother, Prince Albert, have been attacked by the measles at the naval college at Dartmouth, where there is an epidemic of the disease
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-02-17

Secretaries for Agricultural coiieass.
 Senator Holt's bill, providing seo- retmies for each of the four agri- cultural schools of the state, at 8 salary of $100 per month each, was adopted.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Those desiring to attend the Sussex
County Teachers Institute at Milford
Delaware, on November 22nd. 28rd.
oath, will be able to arrive in time for
morning session. Through the kind
ness Of the Pennsylvania Railroad, a
train will leave Harrington during the
three days about 9l5 a. M, and stop
at Milford THE paper will contain a
complete program in the next issue.
Superintendent Hardesty has done all
in his power to make this the most
successful institute ever beld in Sussex
County. Both the day exercises and
the evening entertainments promise to
be not only entertaining but also In.
structive to all those who attend.
Remember the date and try by all
means to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
New Century Club Of October 80 Il was
opened by the president. After the ap
proved reading Of the minutes OF last
meeting, the pr gram was in charge OF
the chairman Of education. DR. Edith
Phelps The greater part Of the session
was taken up 10 addresses along various
lines Of education by Mrs. Aron, Of
Dover, Delaware, and Mrs Sarah Tai
liant Of Denver, Colorado. DR.. Phelps
read humorous selection, and also
gave a description Of the memorial ser.
vice to Julia Ward Howe held in Bus-
ton, and attended by her. A violin
solo by Miss Helen Eberly, with piano
accompaniment by Miss Mia Wroten,
was the much enjoyed musical humber.
A rising vote OF thanks was given to
the visiting speakers Of the afternoon,
aud the meeting was sdj0urned.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
ILLUSTRATED TALKS On GOOD ROADS.

Mrs Frank DeGarmO, chairman OF
the rural childs welfare and good roads
department, Of the National Congress
Of Mothers, will present. illustrated
talks sn good roads for rural childs
welfare in five to Rns in Delaware on
November 18th, nth aud IS b. The
Congress is co operating with the
United States Office OF Public Roads
aud the American Association OF
Highway Improvement in securing
good roads to the school houses and
promoting in other ways the welfare
OF the home aud OF children ia rural
districts. Mrs. DeGarmo is a fIceful
and pleasing talker She will have
lantern siides to illustrate her talk.
Do not miss this opportunity Of hear
log her on the evening OF Saturday,
18Th. M charge for sdmls.
sion will be made. 1t will be within
The power Of every one to hear Mrs
DeGarmO. The place where the lecture (
will be held will be given later
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
OF a Local Nature

Don't forget the Box Social at the
Tabernacle next Tuesday evening.
Thomas Kirby, Of Milford, will be a
candidate for Sheriff Of Kent County
on the Democratic ticket in 1912.
Rev. L A. Bennett preached in the
NJ. P. Church at Dover last Sunday
morniugsnd at Roby Church, Lsipsle,
in the Afternoon.
The Ladies Aid Of the Reynolds
Church will meet at the home OF Mrs.
George Warrington this Saturday night
November 4th All invited to attend.
A Box Social will be held at the
Slaughter Neck School House SatuT-
day evening November Attn. Proceeds
for benefit OF school and church. All
are welcome.
The 10Th annual communication Of
the Grand Lodge Of Delaware, 1. o. o.
F., Will be held at the Odd Fellows
Hall, Third and KlOg Streets, Whining
ton. on Wednesday, November 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
REPORTED SWAIN TO BE
The NEXT U. S MARSHAL

Ills reported that Cornelius P. Swain
OF Bridgeville, will be appointed uni
ted States Marshall for the district OF
Delaware Ia the near future Some OF
the politicians have had an i'm pression
that Dl. William r Messick, OF LeW0s,
would land the plum, but Mr. 8 vain,
who is veteran Republican OF North
west Fork hundred has been 80 strongly
endorsed for the appointment that it
is said that the Delaware delegation in
Congress has about decided to recon
mend his appointment. 1t also was
said that District Attorney John P
Nields in all probability will not be
recommended for reapPOintment the
name Of avid J Reinhsrdt has been
mentioned as a possibility should Mr..
Nields not be named again
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
MILFORD Celebrates With
LARGE Halloween PARADE.

Following the suggestion made in a
recent issue Of this paper, the Red Men
OF this town started arrangements for
huge Halloween Parade. That their
efforts were successful will be attested
to by the large crowd which witnessed
the parade last Tuesday evening. Fully
1000 persons were ia town from the
surrounding country, and not one case
Of rOwdism came b fore the police
This indeed speaks we'll for the people
OF this section OF the cOuntry
Forming at the depot, the parade
marched down Railroad Avenue to
Walnut Street, thence to South Second,
up Second to McColley Street, to Front,
down Front to Walnut, Though Wal.
nut to North Second, 20 West Street,
down North Front to Walnut, where
they disbanded. Many persons along
the line Of march had decorated their
homes for the occasion, and this,
coupled with the red fire which was
burned, made very pretty sight
The parade was ed by Thad Wind.
zOr dressed rs an Indian al d mou ted
ou spirited horse. Following him
came he Milford band, fully costumed
for the occasion. Next in order were
the Red Men, Oh horses, giving their
war whOops and livening things up in
fine shape Several nearby towns sent
delegations OF Red Men for the OccR.
sion. Following the m united Red
Men, there WAS large float on which !
b iepee was built, and around which |
many Indians were gathered. The
Indian riding a horse and carrying (
pa po0se in the approved Indian fashion I
brought forth much favorable com.
nent Behind the papOose's outfit
came the Lynch children, dressed as
Indians and riding in wagon drawn
1y a goat. The Fire Truck was deco
sted in great shape aud was loaded
with tiremen. Next in line was a
'rOwd OF cowboys, all well mounted
mi making a fiue display. Walter
1. Davis float was we'll liked by all
Who saw it This particular fiat had
he words Davis Lambs" printed in 1
cry large letters across the bottom and
vas loaded with children The float {
4 the Milford SteamLaundry was very {
icely gotten up. One Of the very beet
oats in the parade was that of D. &
hort, the lumber dealer here. This {
las on large fiat wagon, small {
ou=e having been built on the rear
nd of the platform Ia trout Of the
Ouse was a regular old plsnta ion S
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
HALLOWEEN SURPRISE PARTY.

The home Of Mr. and Mrs J. Frank
Salevsn, just North Of town was the
scene of q very pretty Halloween Party
lsst Monday evening when the young
friends Of their daughter, Miss Laura
gave her a surprise The house WAS very
daintily decorated for the fair. Every.
thing was drsped in leaves, fodder corn,
and other fall crops, while the whole
house was illuminated by pumpkins in
which burned candles This, coupled
with gay costumes worn by the chi
dren, made a very pretty sight The
children enj yed themselves until
late hour with games appropriate to
the occasion
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
The YOUTHS COMPANION CALENDAR.

The publishers OF The Youths Com.
paDiOn will, as always at this season,
present to every subscriber whose sub
seription Isl 75) is paid in for 1912, 3
beautiful Calendar for the new year.
The cover picture reprOduces a water
color painting of bit Of New England
coast, giving q glimpse OF breeze swept
ocean, Of smiling sky. OF warm, sunny
rocks, which will come like breath Of
salt Air to those who have once lived
near the sea and to those whose whole
life has been passed inland. The picture
being in eight cOlOrs, the tones of the
original are faithfully reproduced.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION.

The Parent Teacher Association will
hold a meeting in the High School
building on Tuesday, November 7th.
at 30 p. IN. The topic for the evening
willbe practical Methods Of Co.opera.
ton Between Home and School" by
DR. Charles Skinner, and "Stories and
Story Telling" by DR.. Walter L. Her
vey, Of New York City. A fine musical
program has been prepared. Everyone
is invited to come and enjoy the free
lecture. REPORTER.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
CHURCH NEWS.

Revival services continue at Ceutra
NJ. Church with much interest.
Christ Church, 2lst Sunday after
trinity. Services at a. M, 1870
m. aud 6 p. m ; Sunday School at , 80
.. m; Friday, Litany and Choir prac-
tice at p. m. The Guild will meet at
the residence of Mrs Ella A. Call on
Wednesday at 80 p. N.
Tabernicle Services -Class, 8 a. m,
preaching, 10 30, subject. "Honesty";
Sunday School, p m Christian Eu.
deavor, 80 p m.; preaching, 80 p.
m rubjeet, "JeweIs"; Tuesday, Thurs
day aud Friday evening, services /;
Ladies Aid, Monday evening.
Presbyterian Church Divine wor
ship and sermon at II o'clock. Sub
ject, "The Bliud Beggar" Sunday
School at ? O'Clock. Lesson, Esther
Pleading for er People. Christian
EudeavOr at : 30 p m Topic, Lies
sons from Lives Of Great Men John
Avenue NJ. +. Church Glass 8 80
a. m. Divine worship 10 80 a. M,
sermon subiec Gold Frankiucense
and Myrrh D. sunday School, D. m.
lesson ard Missionary
League. p. m subject, "Pbe
Standard of Of Thought and Life"
leader, Miss Helen Townsend Quigg
DR.. J. A. Maxwell of Philadelphia,
will preach in the Baptist Church next
sunday, the special meetings will con
,inue from neXt Sunday. Dr. J. w.
Weddell, pastor Of the Dover Chuerh |
will come on Monday to aid in the
meetings. Both of these men are able
preachers Of tie word a real treat in
IlOre for all vino comes. 1t was found /
,est not to begin the special meetings
asst Sunday, because one Of the preach
rs Rev. F. G Merrill can not come as
onn rs was desirec The covenant NEE
ng Of thechuTch next Saturday after
loon. An invitation is given to ell
attend the meetings 1t is hoped that
he Lords people will be greatly helped
nd the unssved to accept the Sav.
our.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
BIRTHDAY POSTAL SHOWER.

Mrs. Emma Collius, formerly OF Mil
ford, and the mother Of Darwin 5. Col
Inns, who has been spending six weeks
with her daughter, Mrs John Town.
send, in Wilmington, was given postal
shower in honor Of her S9lh birthday
anniversary on Tuesday, October 24th
She received cards from many relatives
and friends in Wilmington and other
parts OF the State and other States.
Despite her age, Mrs. Collins is re.
markably well preserved She is the
widow Of Stephen Martindsle Collins
OF Milford, and makes her home with
her SOB. John S. Collins, in Dover
She returned to her home in Dover last
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03

scene in which three negroes were
seated with their bapjls and other
musical instruments. The float was
also well lighted Following this float
came one OF Humes d Sons. This
also, WIS 3 tiDe float and attracted
much attention. HOlzmuelleT, the
barber, bad float which brought forth
much amusement Edward Atkins
was represented with u f,at, and had
a forge, anvil, and other blacksmith
outfits thereon. A blacksmith was
busily engaged in fashioning a piece
of iron. A mule cart, decorated in
great fashion, set the people to howl
ing. A buhch OF riders followed this.
The second division Of the parade was
led by the Colored Baud. This band
is just home from an all sdmmef's en-.
gagemeut with a circus, aud they fur.
nished some lively music. Several
floats, gotten up by the coloTed popu.
latiOn, were behind this band. These
floats were all enjoyed. Last, but by
no means least, came the float Of Gus
Dicker>ou, the barber This float was
made IN the shape Of a large cage, IN
which was q UeAT and a young ledy
trainer Mr. DicRersOu made a very
fine lady trainer Ga Top Of the cage
was Il reg uiar circus clown band This I
float was pfObably the must striking
ia the whoie parade
Following the parade the Red Men
celebrated in the square Ia font OF the |
residence Of J. E. Holland. A large
crowd watched their war dances and
other stuuts.
The people Of Milford have now
shown that they can make Il creditable
showing when they so desire, and it is
lp to them to do so next Halloween.
We. the undersigned committee, ap.
pointed by Saktmss Tive No. 10, l 0.
R. NJ, for the All Halloween Parade,
lesire to thauk the peOpe OF Milford
md vicinity, who aided US in making
ne celebration q success. to Mayor
fierce and Town Council, who gave us
Of Walnut Street, greatly
ided US IN making display which
We expect to bring in pale faces INTO !
ur camp; also the police force, who
id all possible for maintaining order.
We hope to have Red Mems Parade q
unualIy and all people, who have :
Ostumes, should put them away with [
are, so We may add To and have a big a
me All Halluwe'eD. 1912 J Harry
,ynch. chairmaL w V. Benson. W
!. Hazz4Fd. w. 5. Trultt aud w. 5 C
I'M psOD, Jr q
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Henry NJ. Hall visited Milton Las
Sunday
Mrs. Harry Still is visiting in Phila
delphia this week
Miss Elizabeth G. Sudham, made a
business trip to Philadelphia this week
Miss Ruth Hummel, of Houston. is
visiting Miss Elva Sparklin this week.
Mrs Cullen Of Middletown, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. H. w. D.
Moore
Mrs. Charles Macklin, is visiting
relatives and friends in Wilmington,
this week.
R. NJ. Johnson, OF Salisbury, Md,
visited his sister, Mrs. Sallie Truitt,
this week.
Miss Sarah Eliza Parvis, Of Black.
bird, is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
L. Leland
Amos Gethings, Of West Virginia
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs J.
S. Purneli this week.
Mrs. Perla McMaster. Of Baltimore
spent few days with Miss Elizabeth
q. Stidham this week.
The stork visited the home OF Mr..
aud Mrs Roland Covey, and left a fine
baby girl last Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Sykes, Of Philadel
phia, visited her brother, William H. |
Rathell, last Friday and Saturday.
Mrs J. H. Thurston is visiting her
daug ghters, Mrs. Charles T. Barker and /
Mrs Frank Hughes, in Passaic N.
Miss Nina Spicer, of Georgetown,
and Harry Dessender, OF Mt. Laurel,
N. j., were visitors in Milford Sunday.
Mrs Charles Hobbs aud two chill
dren, have returned home after visiting
her aunt. Mrs. Kate Sawyer in Cam
den, n. J.
Herman Marvel, wife and daughter
Elva, are visiting Mrs. MaTveI's sister,
Mrs George E Wilson, in Camden,
n j., this week
Mrs Martha Layto and son, Amos
and wife, OF Burrsville, Md spent
saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Roach.
James L Bennett. Of Salisbury. Md,
md William English, OF Mardella j,
Springs, Md, are visitii g Rev. l. A
Bennett this week at the NJ P. Parson !,
.ge.
Mr.. ana Mrs Robert EidingtOn AID y
who have heen visiting his 4
,areuts, Mr aud Mrs John B Edding- +
on, have returned their hume in Alex y
ndria, Va.
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
MILL PROPERTY BURNED.

The mill known as Gnifiith's Mill and
located about two miles west OF Milford
was destroyed by fire at an cary hour
last Saturdsy>mOTning. The plant was
equipped with the elatest i'm proved mill
ing machinery aud had a capacity Of
twenty four barrels OF hour daily. 1t lie
estimated that the destroyed property
was worth S25 90, which is believed to
be covered by insurance, Charles Fitz.
gerald Of Wilmington owned the mill
Milford chronicle., 1911-11-03
HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Class of 1912 will long remem Der
the pleasant evening at Miss Jessie
PleasantOn's October 27th. The surprise
was complete, and when "The Pump
kin" was found the merry msskers
were ushered in, to darkness and ghosts.
The unique contests cansed much mer.
riment and many surprises followed
the uDmaskiDg. After dancing all the
numbers on the program, the gay party
marched to the dining room, where a
genuine Halloween supper awaited
them. The place, cards and favOrs,
speak well for the genius OF our Glass
Of 1912 REPORTER.