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Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23

Mountain Sweets" and other varieties
of melons. Bob" White was called
upon to do the cutting, and he demon
strated conclusivelY that he had been to
Bills "eatin's" before and had gotten
practice in a Sussex county corn field
under the shade of a tree on sultIy
day. He certainly showed them how to
carve King Melon, and his appetite
seemed to be in keeping with his ability
to carve. One after another the large
melons were cut and handed out to the
crowd, many of whom seated themselves
on the grass in the yard, with the melon
between their legs, and went for it like
a pickanny in a Southern field. At the
conclusion of the feast the crowd de-
parted for their homes, only to be fol-
lowed about 10 o'clock with another
crowd in automobiles. Spicer's water
melon eating is over, the campaign is
now open and henceforth much activity
is expected to be shown. Among those
present were Albert F. Polk, Robert G.
White, State Senator w. F. Blackstone,
John H. Hammond, Jas. H. McGlOthen,
Chalton M. Smith, George Miles. An
drew Marvel, G. r. Mears, Clerk of the
Peace Mark l.. Davis, W. J. Mustard,
Everett M. Barr, DR.. Joseph B. NAPLES,
Sr., and many others.
The residence of Edward Wilkins. on
King Street, which is undergoing ex- |
tensive repairs, will soon be completed. |
Despite the common grade Of huckle- ,
berries being brought here, prices are
good, 32-quart crates selling for $500.
The bottom dropped out of the canta-
loupe market Thursday, and jumbo car /
riers were purchased as low as 25 cents.
There has been somewhat of a slump in
the peach market also.
Sarah MandrilI, a white woman of
near Cannon, was lodged in jail Friday
afternoon for 80 days in default of the
payment of a fine and costs. amounting
20 $13. IS, on oath of w. Kay Lord. an
agent for the protection Of children,
charging her with keeping a disOrderly
louse and disorderly conduct. Rufus
Brown, with whom she was making her
lbOde with six children, was committed
o Jail, under $1,000 bail. charged with
IMMORAL conduct toward MinnieMandrill.
daughter of Sarah, who lived in the
Iouse with him. She with five children
we're taken to the Children's Home.
Dr. William A. Parker. of Lewes, has
nnounced his candidacy for the nomi-
alton of sheriff on the Democratic
icket. Some of the leading workers of
he county are said to be backing him
or the nomination.
While operating a cider press at his
ONE near town, Frank Pepper caught
ne middle finger of his right hand in
le cogs and had the end nipped off.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23

W. Il. Radcliffe is entertaining his mother from
Philadelphia this week.
Oscar Parker and wife. Of Wilmington. have
been visiting his parents here.
Sheriff Buell. has purchased the property of Rev.
W. w. Redman. The sheriff expects to move here
this coming year
Gus Dickerson and family and Arlie Dickerson
and family. of Milford, visited their aunt. Mrs
Elizabeth Long last week.
Sallie Tatman, of Wilmington, has been the guest
of her mother.
Rev. J. L. johnson and wife were town visitors
last week.
VIM. Jones has returned from two weeks visit
to Penn Mar. where his family has been visiting
for the past two months
While working about the property Of c. F. War
ungton, Homer Lynch met with very painful
accident last week. While working on a ladder
the thing commenced to slip, throwing its occu-
pant TO the ground. Lynch had bucket of lime
in his hand at the time and before he could pre-
vent it. the contents had been emptied on his head
and hands. The lime got in his left eye and caused
him much pain.
Jack Sharp is very i'll with typhoid fever.
Jessie Wiley has again returned home after
being at Rehoboth for several W seks.
Mrs. John Taylor is very sick.
The Silver Canning Company expect to employ
eighty BOhemians in addition to the large number
Of town people which they annually employ.
While practicing with a base ball last Satur-
day, W, S, Todd was struck in the right jaw with
the ball. The Jaw bone was fractured and the
man is suffering much pain as a consequence.
While doing some carpenter work recently. W.
L. Crhall Sr.. fell from ladder and injured his
back. Mr.. Cahall has been a great sufferer from
aheumatism for the past few years.
Rev. G. H. StOckdale is enjoying a two weeks
visit with out of town friends.
The young people of this town gave a surprise
party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Como
way in honor of their cousin. Miss Mildred Rey-
nolds on Tuesday evening. There were about
forty present and they reported a fine time
Henry Masten. cOlOred. who lived at the Thos
Curry farm. was found Wednesday, morning at
smalters Crossing shot in the back He had been |
10 Atlantic City and failed TO get off at Green
wood. Who shot the man is not known
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
HARRINGTON

Mrs. r. R. Jones entertained guests
from Philadelphia, New York and New
ark. N. j., last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melville Stout enter
tanned DR.. and Mrs. Killen from York
State this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Reed have a
bouncing baby boy, which is fine.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tharp have
had their brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Tharp, also Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow Jel-
lison and son for the past week.
Mrs. Harry Butler and daughter are
the guests of Mrs. George Jones.
Albert Stout has been spending few
days with wife and son.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman johnson enter
tained company from Wilmington.
Mrs. Culver has been enjoying the
pleasure of a jolly house party. includ-
ing her three sons which we were glad
to see him.
Mrs. Amos Galway has company
from Philadelphia
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
GEORGETOWN MAN
GIVES ANNUAL PARTY.
MIR. SPicer Has Host Of Democratic
Friends at Watermelon Party. Woman
Lodged In Jail In Default of Bail.

Following the custom that has been
handed down from his forefathers, Levy
COurtman William J. Spicer, residing
between this town and Sand Hills. gave
his annual watermelon treat to his MANY
Democratic friends last Thursday night.
Bill" as he is called, takes great
pleasure in having a large crowd Of the
politicians from this town and the sur
rounding country to 20 out about this
time every year and help him devOur a
small load of his choice sweets. He is
unquestlonably the watermelon king of
this district, and grows them by the
For years past the annual
'eatin' y generally marked the opening
OF the Democratic campaign in this
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
CHANGERS AWARDED PRIZES.

At the field meeting held last week at
Camden Camp Grounds under the aus
pices of the Pomona Grange of Kent
County much interest was manifested
IN the introduction of field sports and
many prizes were awarded. Milford
Grange conducted the morning exercises
which included several races. The fol-
lowing were the successful competitors
and the prizes awarded each
Egg race for wOmen-Miss Rowland,
Of WOOdside, a tea kettle.
Foot race for girls under 12years of age
Mildred Jones, Dover. toy coffee pot.
Sack race-John Marvin, Dover, base
5an
Shoe race Merritt Burke, Camden,
penkmfe.
Wheelbarrow race-J. H. Rosa Mil
ford, box of candy.
Three-legged race, two men tied to-
gether-J. H. Rosa and A B. Peet,
Milford, peir of suspenders.
Foot race for small boys Morris
Webb, Philadelphia, 25 cents.
Foot race for boys over Il years
Avery Draper, 25 cents.
One hundred yard dash for men Mr..
Bnlow, FELTON,, necktie.
Mrs Armstrong, of Smyrna, won a
homemade cake for guessing nearest
80 the number of grains of corn in one
pint her guess being 723 and the actual
number being 720.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
PRIME HOOK NECK.

John c. NAPLES and Charles NJ. Moore
were guests of 7. R. Draper on Sunday.
Miss Mildred Leverage, of Dover,
spent a part of last with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Leverage.
Miss Lulu johnson is visiting her
mother near ZOar.
Mrs. Edna Moore and daughter are
visiting Lewes and Rehoboth.
David Jones was the guest of his
brothers. Theo. and Griffith, on Sunday.
The last wheat threshing in this sec
ton was held at John NAPLES, and was
the largest of the season. Lemonade
was served on the yard. At supper the
table was laden with good things to eat.
and not a woman on the farm. The men
report it as being the finest they have
had this season. Mr.. NAPLES was the
cook. Girls, there is no need to want
him if you don't know how fo cook, for
he knows how.
Mrs. Bessie Boyce and friend. of New
Castle. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. N.
R. Ingram on Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
HOUSTON

The Misses COunselman are on ViSi'
in western Pennsylvania.
The storm that passed over Inls sJS 81
tion of the state on last MONDAY Ttl Tlu
considerable damage in this town. US
dwelling of Mrs. Jump on Long avenue aj
was struck by lightning and danageu
considerably. the family was IN a as.
tant part of the house and therefore,
did not suffer the effects often eXper-
fenced from such. The lightning also
struck the new factory but no damage
there.
The residence of Mr.. Lang on North
A. street was struck ana daniaseu
somewhat.
Mrs. Katie Counselman is on an eH-
tended visit with her son WInneld' III
Burlington, New Jerspy.
The Young ladies are determined 70
make a catch if possible, while 1t IS laCe
for "leaping in the year" they are go
ing to sav won't you come into my
parlor". perhaps not insO many words,
but by holding a Spider We0 soclal
on the church lawn on Friday evening
they are going to have other means OF
doing the job for they will bait with
ice cream and cake and no doubt many
other good things. Everyone will come
and have good time spending money.
the social will be under the auspices OF
the Queen Esther Circle.
Both factories are running now, 1t
seems more like Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Robinson, OF
Lake Como, Fla, are visitors at the NJ.
E. Parsonage. They report the wealth
er extremely hot in the South.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
RECEIVING new VOUCHERS.

It is reported that several of the
pensioners in this section have received
taeir new pension vouchers and certi-
dcates, with increases in accordance
with the new act of May 1lth, 1912.
There have been a great many who
have made applications under the new.
aW and who will receive the increase. 1t
IS HOW expected since some of them have
aeard from their claims that during the
remaining days of the month that
Earge per cent of those entitled will hear
sroen their respective claims.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
ZEAL ESTATE CHANGES HANDS

During the past few days several
dea& in real estate have taken place in
the immediate vicinity of Milford.
Charles NJ. Hammond has sold for Short
and Hall the small farm located on
Haven Lake on which new house
was recently erected. to John Summers
OF Pennsylvania Mr.. Summers expects
20 move to Delaware in a short time.
The Fenner Farm has been sold to Mr..
Cook Of New York. The farm known
as the Fountain Farm containing about
so acres has been purchased by a man
named Fitzgerald, while another farm
known as the Watson Farm, was pur-
chased by Joseph Benson.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
FREDERICK.

The Board of Education has filled the vacancies
IN the crops Of teachers BY eecting Miss Elsie
Wileutts, Of Frederick for the primary depart
ment, and Miss Talon. of Pattsburg. n Y. for
the intermediate department Prof NJ L, Hy-
dorn and Prof. Howard Moore were unanimously
reelected to their former positions Of principal
and assistant. School will open Sept 9th and all
pupils should be present for enrolment on that
date There will be but class of beginners
started during the year All children who will be
six years old on or before Jan. lst 1913 may enter
school on the day of opening. Sept. 9th. Those
who do not attain the age Of six years until after
jan. lst, viii not be allowed 70 enter until Sept
sznber. 1913.
James Sipple. one of our nearby farmers was
stricken with paralysis at Bowers last Sunday
morning, where he had gone for a ten days rest.
He had been well as usual previous to the stroke
He was carried to his home. where he passed
quietly away about noon Mr.. Sipple was a good
citizen and respected among his neighbors. He is
survived by a wife and his sons. William Spple,
Charles Sipple and BOden sipple. his daughters.
Mrs Loring Wix Mrs. Ida Bennett and Mrs.
Amande Sipple. Funeral services were beld on
Wednesday afternoon at Barratts Chapel and at
tended by a large eoncourse Of neighbors and
friends. The floral offerings were many and beau
tiful Interment was made in the adjoining ceme-
aery H. F. Mitten directing the funeral
Miss sIary Butler. of near Denton. Nd. is visit
ing friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Bird are the guests Of Mr. and
Mrs / W. Belts.
Mrs Hettie Seeds and Mrs Mary Green. Of
Chester are visiting Mrs. John Coverdale.
Mrs Mary Oldfed Reeves. Of Atlantic City |
spent several days this week with Miss Elizabeth |
Lank
Mr. and Mrs. William Blower, of Camden. n. j..
we're the guests of Mrs. Lydia Hydorn on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lord and children. Of Sea-
ford are visiting James Lord and wife.
Misses Edna Kincaid, Gussie Siman and Amy
stannard are the guests Of Miss Katherine Spurry
Al Bowers.
Dr. Nm. Tomlinaon and family, of Pittsburg
Pa scent last week at Bowors.
Ms Albert Barnes. of Philadelphia. is the guest
sf Mrs., John C. George.
Dr. l. L. Carlisle and father P 7. Carlisle. Sr..
ars visiting Rev. E. L. Hubbard and family in
Maryland.
Xrs. Josephine Watson and son, Of Milford. visit
ed friends in Bowers and Frederick last week.
John Boone. of Dover, is spending his vacation
ritb his parents, Mr.. and MRS. Foster Boone.
Mr and Mrs. Samuel W. Hall. Of Dover. and Mr.. S
md Mrs. Frank Hall. Of Philadelphia, were the I
rlests Of Mrs Lizzie " Hall on Wednesday.
Quite a number of men here attended the fair at Z
EAston on Wednesday.
There will be another big race at Derrickson's O
stock Farm, Aug. 3lst. A. full program will be
given next week.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
WILLIAMSVILLE.

As we have been alseep for awhile
we will wake up again and show our
self.
The farmers in our vicinity are not
very busy now having their crops all
laid by.
George Harrington and daughter
Helen are spending two week at Miagra
Falls.
Miss Rose Moore is spending two
weeks at Virginia.
Mrs.R. H. Jones has been entertaI1g
her niece Edith Marvel.
Several of our young men got team
and took their lady friends to Slaugh-
ter Beach. Thursday, it being Big Thurs
day. All report a fine time.
Mrs. S. E. Wooters is visiting friends
in Frederick.
J. NJ. Hamm, of Panama is visiting
in our neighbOrhOod.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
GREENWOOD REPORTS
MANY ACCIDENTS
Two Men Fall From Ladders. Both Re-
sewing Injuries. Negro Found With
Bullet In His Back After A Trip
to Atlantic City. Other Items.

Our base ball team viii cross bats with Re
soboth tomorrow. A good game is anticipated.
last Saturday the Hickman team came to Green
sood where they received shut out at the hands
% the home players. the score being too
MrB Helen Philips. Of New Haven, Conn. has
returned home after weeks visit with her sister
Mru C. B. Porter,
Carl Owens, son Of Fred Owens. is seriously in
ailh typhoid fever. from which he has been suf-
fering since July Fourth
Mrs Rate Morgan and daughter. of Connect-
aus sisited at the home Of Mrs Elizabeth Long
'Asf week.
Ma Nellie Wright is visiting her parents She
sSpscis to take in Moore's Canpmeeting while on
lsfr visit
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
Our 18TH Wednesday Bargain Day, August 2sth.
Shoe DEBT. Specials.

1 Dozen $3.50 Mule Skin Outing
Shoes, for Wed at SLID
Mems $500 and $3.50 Patent Colt
Oxfords. sizes 81, s, 81 and 7
only, for Wed. at S1.79
Women's $3.50 Kid Oxfords, patent
leather tip, for Wed. at 81 "a.
Boys $500 Russell Shoes, blucher
style, for Wed. at 81 48
Childs' LIS strap Gun Metal Pumps
size 8 to s only. for Wed. at 79c
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23

A double, steel wire cage, to be used
at RehobOth for a lookup, has been or
dered to be placed in the building to the
rear of the town hall by City Council.
AS there is complaint from some of the
residents of the resort about what they
term suitcase speakeasies men
travelling with intOxicants in suit-cases
and disposing of it-arrests will likely
be made. and the new lookup will serve
its nnrnnsa
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
10 LAY CONCRETE PAVEMENT.

George Stevens and father of Har-
angton who have been working here
eiasteFing the new building at the Jump
and Devalinger Blocks, have contracted
Hith Mrs. Jump and Mr.. Devalinger to
tay concrete pavements in front of the
stores in each block.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
Dry Goods Dept.
Furniture Dept.

S2s Bed Room Suit, Wed. price s2I so
SIS Rug, Wed. price Sl2
$40 Bureau, Wed. price $3.50
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-23
Clothing Dept.

SOC Boys Knee Pants, cut "Knicker-
booker, all wool, on Wed for CSC
Mems soc Dress Shirts, plain and
pleated fronts. all sizes. except IS
on Wed. for 35c or 3 for 81.
25c Mems Balbrigan Underwear, short
and long sleeves, on Wed. for 19c
25c Mems Black and Tan Hose, Ga
standard 25c Hose, bur name
left off, on We'd 2 pair for 2Sc
4 Pair Mems 10c Black Hose, on Wed.
for 25c
3 Pair Boys 15c Black Hose, all sizes,
on Wed. for 25c.
81 Suit Case, full size, on Wed. for
69c.
Sc. and Zoe. Dept.
zoe l4-qt Heavy Tin Dish Basins, on
Wed. for 10c.
25c 4-qt Enamel Stew Pans, with long
handles, on Wed. for 10c.
25c Lace Curtain Material, per. yd.
on Wed. for 10c.
l5c 2-qt Enamel Cups, on Wed for 10c
2Sc Pictures on Wed. for Sc heavy
frames.
l9c Enameled Calendar, on Wed. for
10c.
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-02

for the Speakers candidacy. Their yeIIs
for Clark as the vote was called would
bring a volley Of cheers, but the cheer
ing was short-lived. Clark probably has
the strength to deadlock the convention
indefinitely. but, according to the con-
sensus OF opinion, he is definitely re-
moved as a possibility.
Missouri. Illinois. New York, Arkansas,
Colorado, California. Nevada. and the
District Of Columbia steadfastly re-
manned for the Speaker. and with the
scattering votes from other States he
welded a power Of deadlock. The only
genuine Clark demonstration to-day was
when a banner bearing in flaming letters
a statement Of William Jennings Bryan.
spoken two years ago. in which he
praised Clark as a man OF absolute integ-
rity. was brought into the hall and held
t..untingIy in front Of the Nebraska del
sGation. with which Bryan WAS sitting
He ordered il carried away, but the
hearers refused to heed him. The aisles
EeCame crowded and much jOstling and
crushing ensued. the hall being a storm
Of yells and howls. But even in the
midst of this there were calls for Bryan
and when the Commoner arose to a Ques-
ton Of personal privilege to reply to
the Missouri delegation. which it was
claimed. inspired the demonstration, his
supporters went wild.
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SOUND BATTLE
CRY FOR CLARK
District Delegates Whoop 1t Up for
Speaker at Every Opportunity,
that Is Presented.
SHOUTING RATHER sHoRT-LIVED
BY IRWIN BARBOUR.

Baltimore. July 1.-"Di-i-istrict OF Co
lum-bia."
Six votes for the noblest Roman OF
them all. Speaker Champ Clark
Loud cheers.
Thus answered the District delegates,
headed by Walter Costello and John B.
clerk on the thirty-second ballot. II
aroused a small demonstration in favor
Of Champ Clark, one Of the few demon
STATIONS he received during the long day
OF monotonOus voting.
The Costello delegates declared they
would stick TO Clark until the last vote
was taken and the convention became a
thing of history. Wen stick as long as
Missouri does. and then some" said the
Costello people, and they are standing by
their pledge.
Little enthusiasm was exhibited by the
Clark voters to-day. II appeared as II
the ninety New York votes were cast
for the Speaker because Murphy and his
cohorts did not know what else to do
with them. Several times Illinois pa ssed
the vote on the first call, and those at
the. convention. felt that at last the break
had come But Sullivan held fast behind
New York and the Illinois delegation
yelled "hfty-eight votes for Clark" with
what appeared to be a false enthu-
siasm
Missouri always came to the front with
a tremendous shout when that State was
called by the reading clerk. The dele
cation would let out a concerted yell OF
Clark" But the Clark ''houn' dawg"
was a much abused and kicked aroun'
animal to-day, as one delegation after
another Topped to Wilson.
Missouri and the District on every OPP
pcrtunity sought TO arouse enthusiasm
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PRAISE COSTELLO DELEGATES.
Central Labor Union Endorses Sup
port of Champ Clark.

At a meeting Of the Central Labor
Union in typographical Temple last night
resolutions were adopted stating that the
victory of the Costello forces was vic
tory for organized labor. and praising the
loyal support which the District delegates
have given Champ Clark at the Baltimore
convention.
Officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows: President. Milton Shell
inEs: vice president. Charles T. Smith;
recording secretary. John B. COlpoys:
financial secretary, Newton A. James;
treasurer Luke F. Ludlow; sergeant-at-
arms, Joseph Clark; trustees. Walter
Merriam, Frank MCEenna, and Frank
Rom.
The celebration Ct the Central Labor
Union at Benning on July was dis
cussed. Gen. Bell has promised that army
aviators will make flights II atmospheric
conditions are favorable. Motorcycle
races will be held and a display of fire
works will be given. A number OF prom
inent men will address the meeting.
Speaker Clark being expected TO attend.
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Take Unanimous Action.

"AlI in favor Of the motion say aye, "
said the chair. For once the convention
voted as a unit, for the motion was car
ried.
The committee named by the chair to
see the railroad people was Represent
alive r. Denver of Ohio. Gov. Emmett
O'NeaI Of Alabama, and Hollis Ran
dolph, of Georgia.
When New York was announced for
Clark on the first roll call II was chal-
Ienged and a poll ordered. Gov. John A.
Dix was called first on the list. He voted
for Clark. Senator James OGorman was
next He was not present Alton B..
Parker voted for Clark. So did Charles
F. Murphy. August Belmont sent another
Clark vote over. The Clark stream kept
UP. Herman A. Metz voted with It
Borough President Alfred E. Steers, Of
Brooklyn. did likewise. as John II. Nc
Cooey, the Brooklyn leader. Abraham /.
Elkins, a leading New York lawyer. broke
the line and voted for Wilson. William
G. McAdOo was the second of the Wilson
voters. Lawrence Godkin voted for VIII
son: Morgan ]. O'Brien and Samuel In
termyer, the noted lawyer, voted for
Clark William Temple Emmett voted
for Underwood, and John B. Stanchfield.
a noted lawyer, asked leave to explain his
vote. He came to the stand for that pur-
nose
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New York's Votes Vital.

Mr.. Stanchfield said that his delegation
represented 100000 people and forty-ive
votes in the electoral college. No Presi-
dent, he added, could be elected without
the aid of New York. He said that his
State represented one-tenth of the gov
eminent Of the United States. A Michi-
gan delegate interrupted.
I would say TO the gentleman from
Michigan" resumed Mr.. Stonchfield.
that New York has a right TO a hearing
in this convention"
He told the Bryan folk that he had
been a fighter with Bryan in the past.
He said NJ ran for governor in 1900 on
the same ticket with William J. Bryan
and W. ]. Bryan got then more votes
by 10000 than he ever got before or
since.
Dissecting the New York delegation he
said It contained the Governor and Lieu
tenant Governor of the State, the last
candidate for President and many distin-
guished men. These. he said, were the
men Mr.. Bryan had called men Of wax.
Then he turned to Col. Bryan and said: