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Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
Committed To PRISON
FOR BEATING HIS Wife

/ Roy Fowler, a young white man, was
arrested last Friday by Constable Lat
chum on the charge of wife beating and
given hearing at the Office of Magis-
trate Joseph, who held him under $500
bail for his appearance in court to an
swer to the charge. Being unable to
furnish the necessary bail, he was taken
to Dover where he was placed in the
county Jail to await trial in October
The case was one of the most brutal
recorded in this town. Fowler beat his
wife numerically and her face was COM
pletely bruised from her chin up. The
wife would not bring a charge against
her husband, but when she was sum-
mOned to appear she told a story of
having received several such beatings at
the hands of her husband stating that
they happened at frequent intervals.
Arriving home on the early evening
train on Friday evening, John Smack,
colOred, proceeded to show his dusky
friends just hOwWilmington "bug juice"
worked. As a result he had just fifteen
minutes freedom after his arrival before
he landed in the city Jail. When he was
sober enough to be sensible, he was
taken before Alderman Latchum where
a fine was imposed, which was paid, and
he was allowed to go free.
On Sunday Tobe Fleetwood, a white
man, was arrested for being drunk and
dissrderly and using obscene language
on the streets of the town. He was
brought up for trial on Monday morning
before Alderman Latchum. who imposed
fine of SIT and costs. This is the only
proper way to treat such offenders and
the sooner they are made to realize that
the resnactful element Of aOeiafv will
not tolerate their drunkenness and ac-
cOmpanying evils, the better all con
cerned will be.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Church. 14th Sunday after Trim
ity-Services at 7.3O and 10. 80 a. m. and
g. p. m; Sunday School 3 p. m.
st. Johns r. c. Church, Sept. 8th. -
Mass and Sermon at 9 a. M. Sunday
School at 2.30 p. m. Rosary, Sermon
and Benediction of the Most Blessed
Sacrament at 7.30 p. m. All are vel
come. Rev. NJ. J. Dougherty, pastor.
Services as follows at the M. P. Church
Sunday: Experience meeting at 9 a. m.
Preaching 1920. Subject, "The Com
mon Talk On the Street" Sunday School
2 p. m. All wishing to join the Bible
Glass be sure and be present at this
meeting. Christian Endeavor 6. 45 p. m.
Preaching z. As. Subject, "A Continua-
ton of Jacob. Preaching at Central
at 8 p. m. Mid-week services Tuesday,
and Friday evenings. Don't
fail to attend all the above services.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
COLORED CITIZENS LEAGUE.

The colored citizens of Milford have
organized a Citizens League for the
purpose of raising the moral standing
of the colored race in Milford, and as
well for the suppression of vice and
immortality, lawlessness and disorder in
the community. The Leauge has had
large placards printed forwarning all
persons from lettering on the street
corners, being found drunk and disor-
derly on the streets, gambling, and all
other Offenses prohibited by the town
ordinances, as they severally and joint
ly agreed to have all such offenders
brought to justice. Those who form the
Executive Committee of the League
are President, w. N. Brown; Secre-
tary, Charles j. Shockley Rev. J. H.
Harmon, Joseph E. Shockley, Enos
Ross, William Tiny and A. L. Mason.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
ANNIVERSARY Week.

The members of the Methodist Prot
estant Church are arranging for a weeks
celebration and services at their new
edifice. during the week of September
22nd. it being the Second Anniversary
of the advent of Rev. L. A. Bennett in
Milford and the organizing of the M.
P. Congregation. For this social Oc-
casion there will be men of eminence
who will be present and speak at the
various services. Thew have also ar
ranged a special musical program which
will intersperse the sermons and speak
ing. In less than two years the M. P.
congregation has been organized and
built church at cost of S25, 900 and
the celebration is of great Importance
to the church and the community. The
program of the event will be printed at
a later date.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
FELL DOWN STABLE LOFT.

Robert Begley, Jr.. the II year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Begley, who
reside about two miles northwest of
Milford, while playing in the stable loft
last Saturday afternoon fell out onto a
pile of farming implements that were
piled in one corner of the barn just un-
der the door of the loft. One side of his
face and neck while not seeming to be
bruised or larcerated has been swollen
terribly since the accident and the lad
has suffered severely from the same.
He was brought to the Office of the Drs.
Marshall Monday evening for treatment,
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
kent LEVY court WILL
BUILD MANY BRIDGES

At the monthly meeting of the Kent
County Levy Court on Tuesday the usual
quota of bridges throughout the county
were ordered built or repaired.
In the Second Representative District.
Commissioner 7. V. Kieth was ordered
to secure bids for bridge over Hamm' s
Branch, the cost not to be over $500.
President TruaX was authorized to have
concrete banisters placed on the bridge
between Smyrna and the Big Oak, in
the First Representative District. Com
missioner Hughes was given authority
to have two bridges built in the Sixth
District, not to cost over $500 each.
Commissioner GOoden, of the Seventh
District, was authorized to build a bridge
from the Barker's Landing road to Leb-
anon, the cost also not to exceed $500.
Mr.. GOoden was also given power to
advertise for bids for bridge at VOsh-
ell's Mill, in the Seventh District.
Work will shortly begin on the erec-
tion of two bridges in the Fourth Rep
resentative District by the Stetzer En-
gineering Company of Philadelphia, their
bond being approved by the Court.
Robert Knight was appointed bridge
tender at Barker's Landing at a salary
of $500 per year.
That the road Overseers might have
ample time for the improvement and
completion of roads throughout the
county their time was extended for such
work and the turning in of their ac-
counts until December 1st. 1912.
A committee consisting of President
Truax, Commissioners DonOho, Keith,
Cain and Carmean, with Solicitor VOL
colt, was appointed to visit Wilmington
on Friday, September 18th, and confer
with the engineer of the War Depart
Enent relative to Martins Bridge in the
Second District near Leipsic.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs Of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers
DC IS the irst week Of faII.

This is the first week of fall.
Remember that on September 2lst
you can register.
The public schools will start generally
in Delaware next week, and on the 10th
instant.
The light showers have started scarlet
clover to growing and the early sown
seed have developed well.
A copiOus rain soaked the eastern side
of lower Sussex County on Saturday
night and Sunday morning last.
A young driving horse owned by Ed
ward c. Pierce died from menengetis on
Monday morning last. 1t was a valuable
animal.
Just two weeks from tomorrow, Sat
urday, September 2lst, you will have
another chance to register, so as to vote
at the next election.
The Ladies Aid of Laws NJ. E. Church
will meet at the home of Mrs. A. c.
Harrington on Friday evening, Septem-
Der 9th. A full attendance is requested.
The monthly meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society of Avenue M. E. Church
will be held at the home of Mrs. w. r.
Aldred on Wednesday, September llth,
at 8 p. m.
1t is stated that the du Pont Road
will be built through Sussex County re-
gardless of the appeal to the United
States Court. and that the work will go
ahead as fast as possible this fall and
winter.
The members of Sakimas Tribe, Imp'd
0. R. M. are requested to meet at their
wgwam H. Milford on Tuesday evening,
September 10th, at which time business
of Importance will be brought before
the meeting.
Tomato vines have bighted badly, and
the bare vines disclose the fact that an
unusual quantity of tomatoes have set
on the vines, and even though the vines
are blighted. they will ripen and be
placed in cans.
The purpose of Milford Town Council
is to observe the laws and have others
do the same. and for that reason those |
who get under the influence of liquor
will be compelled to keep off the main
streets, or be arrested and fined for the
offence to the public.
The local w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. James P. Pierce on Tuesday even
ing, September 10th, at 7.3O O'clock. |
All members are especially requested to
be present as there is to be an election |
of officers and other business. Please 1
bring or send the dues. Text word,
Deliver.
George H. Draper is yet at the hos
pital in Philadelphia, where he was taken
three weeks ago for an operation in the
His condition is much more
favorable, and while he is in a very pre-
carious condition, yet there is a general
Mr.. Draper is one of the
very prominent business men of Milford,
and one of the largest holders of real
estate in this part of Delaware. He is
connected in ownership with three large
in Delaware, owns the Milford
Ice Manufacturing Plant and operates
several valuable farms.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
ALL PUBLIC SALES NEEDS PUBLICITY.

In years gone by it was thought suf-
ficient to ring a bell, or with a pen write
a three by four notice and pin it on a
tree to announce that a public sale of
personal or other property would be
held at certain place. This was one of
the old customs, which has passed from
the memory of the present generation
of the people. Then later the printed
poster was the accepted medium by
which to tell of the sales, but even this
is passing, and the people who are
abreast of the times, realize that tt
poster is of some worth, but that the
real way to get at the people and get
their Iattention and attendance at the
public sales is to place the advertisement
in the local paper Nowadays ten out
of every dozen sales is advertised in the
columns of the Chronicle; itpays to doit.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
TWO MORE REGISTRATION DAYS.

Have you registered yet? If not, it
is incumbent upon you to do so the next
two registration days if you intend to
vote at the election next November
There are but two more registration
days left. the first of those being on
Saturday, September 31st, the second
on Saturday, October 10Th. As yet, a
large number of voters have failed to
register, but the two more registration
days that are left will afford them am
pie opportunity to qualify, and the big
majority of them will take advantage of
their final opportunities.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

The Adams Express Company has
notified their agent here of new regula-
tions concerning the shipping OF pack
ages, etc. All packages must have on
them the name and address of the ship
per and be marked in otherways which
requires extra time of the agent. There
fore, those who make shipments from
the express office here must have their
packages at the express Office at least
30 minutes before train time or they will
not be sent until the next train; ANY
additional information may be had by
calling at the Office.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
SHAWNEE

Howard Isaacs, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
H. Isaacs.
Miss Pearle Griffith is visiting at
Chester.
The party held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Eli. Donovan in honor of their
son Edward, was we'll attended and
every one reported fine time.
Miss Helen Marvel has returned home
after spending a few days with Frances
Newell
Miss Emma Giddy, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Miss Agnes Sandusky.
Stuart Walton was in Philadelphia
last week.
The ice cream social held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eisenbrey was well at
tended. Proceeds $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
MILFORD GIRLS START BUSINESS

Misses Estella and Bertha Hanny left
Milford this week for Charlestown,
West Virginia, where they will estab-
lish a large millinery business. Their
mother will remain here with her son
Wallace until the first of the year, at
which time she will move to the sOutaern
city and make her home with her daugh-
ters. Wallace Handy and his wife will
move to their farm located between
Milford and Houston the first of the
year. The home property on North
Walnut Street has been rented to Will
linn Watson.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
SEED WHEAT FOX FARMERS.

The Agronomy Department of Della
ware College desires to have tested in
various localities of the State. a few
varieties of wheat which have been
found to yield exceptionally well on the
Experiment farm during the past five
years. AS an inducement to farmers
to take up the work, the Station will
furnish, free of charge, sufficient seed
wheat of two or three selected varieties
to SOW one-half acre of each. 1t is de-
sired to secure ten co-operators in each
county. The conditions under which
the tests are to be made and further
may be secured by writing
Prof. A. E. Grantham, Newark, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
FREE TRIP TO GETTYSBURG.

John ]. Rifenburg, commander of the
Harrington Post, G. A. R., who resides
here, has received a communication
from John S. Litchenberg. Assistant
Adiutant General of the State, field sec
retary for the State of Delaware, an
nouncing the fftieth anniversary of
the Battle of Gettysburg which will be
observed next July, asking Mr.. Rifen-
burg's assistance in securing the names
and addresses of soldiers and marines in
this section of Delaware and forward
them to him so that he may send out
circulars and post cards to them relative
to the celebration. All soldiers and ma
rines will be given a four days trip to
this celebration free, without either cost
for transportation or board.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
HAS MAMMOTH CANNAS.

Mrs. Ira W. Joseph has in the rear of
her yard about Is punches of cannas
with about or 6 stocks in each bunch,
and all of which are now in bloom. These
are the largest specimens of this flower
that have ever been seen through this
section of Delaware, many of the plants
measuring in height between 9 and 10
feet with some of the leaves measuring
80 inches in length and 16 inches across
the widest portion of them.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
ALUMNI MEETING.

All members of the Alumni Associa-
ton are requested to bear in mind the
meeting which will be held this evening
at 7.3O O'Clock at the home of the presi-
dent, Miss Clara Pierce. A full attend
ance is expected, as the warm weather
is no excuse for absence and the bust
ness of the meeting concerns very in
teresting and important matters. Re-
member, this evening. Friday, Septem-
Der 9Th, at z. 80 O'Clock sharp.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
PRELIMINARY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

All pupils wishing to take examinations
in subjects studied during the summer
vacation must report in the High School
assembly room Tuesday. September
10th, at nine a. m. Pupils must be sup
piled with pens, but paper and ink will
be supplied.
All persons having loaned books shall
return them at that time accompanied
with the deposit check. The money de-
posted with the school will be refunded
at that time.
Examinations will be given only to
those pupils who have complied with
regulation relating to the number of
hours required for study on each subject.
Pupils however who have not studied
the required amount may return their
books at that time. 7. A. HOOVER.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
OBITUARY.
WALLs.

George Walls, an elderly gentleman,
who resided on East Front Street, South
Milford. died at his home on Friday,
August 30th, 1912. aged IS years. Mr..
Walls was a veteran of the Civil War
and had drawn a pension for years. He
had been i'll for several years past. A
wife survives him. Funeral services
were held on Sunday afternoon and in
terment made at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

An enjoyable birthday party was given
to Master Edward Donovan on his 18th
anniversary on August 29th, 1912. There
were between IS and 80 guests present.
The evening was spent playing games,
&c. Refreshments were served from a
large table. The young folks especially
enjoyed themselves immensely and all
wished Master Donovan many more
happy birthdays. Master Edward re-
ceived many beautiful and useful gifts
from his many friends.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
MARRIED.
sTEYENsoN-RoBINsoN.

Miss Elizabeth D. Robinson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Robinson, of near
Milford. and Leroy C. Stevenson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Stevenson, were
quietly married at the NJ. E. Parsonage
at Georgetown on Thursday evening,
August 18th. 1912, by Rev. J. w. ColOna.
Mr.. Stevenson is a prosperous young
farmer of near Milford The bride was
formerly a student cf the Milford High
School and is a sister of William H.
Robinson of the Milford Garage and
Repair Company
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
PUBLIC SALE.

The administrator of Andrew J. Ma
loney, late of Milford Neck, will sell the
real estate at public sale in front of the
Central Hotel on Saturday, Sept. 2lst.
between the hours of and o'clock.
This is one of the few opportunities to
purchase really profitable real estate in
fine condition which come to investors.
The advertisement appears in another
column Of this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
EXTENDING A SEWER.

Town Council is having the sewer ex.
tended from South Front Street up Pear
Street, as far as the site where the pro
posed municipal building is to be built,
and a manhOle for cleaning purposes
will be installed just in front and at the
end of the sewer.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
LAUREL WILL HAVE new PAPER.

Beginning with to-day. the town Of
Laurel will have another newspaper, of
Republican politics, which will be known
as THE Delaware Leader. The paper
will be issued by the Laurel Printing &
Publishing Company, which has been
Incorporated with J. D. Marvil, presi-
dent; S. D. Marvil, secretary, and J. A.
Prettyman. treasurer. The Chronicle
extends to her contemporary the best
wishes for a successful career.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
PUPILS NAY BUY THEIR BOOKS.

1t has been decided by the Board of
Education of Milford to sell pupils new
books if they care to purchase them.
Books will be sold at the publishers
price to the Board plus transportation
charges. Patrons are asked to note that
pupils need not buy their books but that
this privilege is granted to those who
desire to do so.
Milford chronicle., 1912-09-06
RECEIVED 1913 MODEL.

The Milford Garage and Repair Co,
has received their first invoice of the
1919 cars. The car was received on
Wednesday of this week, and IS hand
ssme car, conveniently and nicely
equipped. 1t is a model SO, 1913, Over-
land FIVE passenger touring car.
Evening journal., 1912-06-05
MEN HAVE
RIGHT TO DRINK
CITY JUDGE SAYS

In dismissing Andrew J. Palase on
the charge of disorderly conduct this
morning. Judge Cochran said "Peo-
pie have a right to stand on the street,
and furthermore, men often curse
while carrying on a conversation.
Palase was arrested last night by
Officer Sherry in Market street, near
the hall. while using profanity. with
several other men. The officer said
he told them to cease their swearing
and move on and when he repeated
the orders Palase declared himself.
Palase asked the officer what pro-
family he had used and wanted to
know If he had not moved on when
ordered. He said the officer pushed
him This caused Judge Cochran to
say that people had the right 10 stand
around When Sherry said Palase had
been drinking. Judge Cochran said he
knew the man as we'll as the officer,
and that men have the right to drink.
Charles Giamento. who was with
Palase at the time of his arrest. said
that the conversation between them
was over a patent one of them had,
and they we're discussing means of fl
nancing il, when the profanity was
used
Evening journal., 1912-06-05
MRS. LIEBERMAN
DIES OF HEART
ATTACK KABROAD

The sudden death from heart dis
ease Of Mrs Rosa Lieberman. widow
OF Nathan Liebermau. Of No. S14 West
street, was csbled yesterday from
Germany to Mr.. and Mrs. John Oaks,
who are in charge Of the family resi-
dence in this city. The news was not
entirely unexpected. as Mr.. Oaks had
received a postcard from Albert
Rothchild dated May a. from Baden
Baden, stating that be and his wife
had been alarmed by q sudden heart
attack seizing his motber-in-lav
Mrs Lieherman. and that she wa'
4 censin0alis arder the doctors cBfs
I but expected TO recover. Funeral pre-.
/ par8tions have not heen cablcd but II
I Us likely Mrs. Licbermans body viii
be brought TO Philadelphia TO- inter.
ment beside her husband IN the Frank
ford cemetery
Mrs Lieberman was 40 years old
Since the sudden death Of her hus-
band six years ago. she has managed
her own business affairs and has al
ways appeared well and strong The
/ family is one OF the best known IN
Wilmington. and Mrs. Leberman has
many friends in the city Her hus.
band was a leading clothing dealer OF
the city.
Mrs Lieherman is survived by three
sons and three daughters. Charles. oI
Rd ester ~ y: Abraham and JOSEPH
of Philadelphia: Mrs Rothchild who
was on the trip with her. Mrs Ids
Myers Of PHILADELPHIA. and Mrs. Car
rie Leper Of Haddonheld. N. J. Evei
since the house AT No. S14 West street
has been built about 33 years ago
she has lived there, Mr and Mrs
Rothchild being her constant com
nanions I'm the home. Each year foi
the past six years she has made ;
trip 30 Europe with the exception o
last year, when her daughter and son
in-law prevailed upon her 10 take al
extensive automobile tour through th'
New England States. After the trim
however she said she would not 81
on any more Of that kind. bus woull
60 instead 10 visit relatives In the oil
country. Mr. Rothchild's parents liv
lin Heidelberg. Germany whore th
party had visited before going to IN
health resort Mr. Rothchild intend
ed 10 return 70 this country on Jun
%. Mrs Rothchild and Mrs Lieber
man. however. intended 10 visit Pari
and London. returning about Angus
Evening journal., 1912-06-05
ARGUE
GARBAGE
MANDAMUS
MIR. Harman Presents dis
Reasons for Rule Issuance
on Mayor Howell
Mr.. HASTINGS DEFENDS
TIE CITY'S INTERESTS

City Solicitor Daniel o. Hastings
and Robert G. Harman before Super
ior Court today argued the mandamus
proceeding against Mayor Harrison W.
Howell to compel him 10 sign the gar
bage contract awarded by the previous
Board of Health to Martin Mccormick
et al.
The argument was on motion by
MT Harman representing Mr. Keough
to quash the return OF the Mayor on
the rule TO show cause why he should
not approve the contract.
Mr. Harman said in opening that
the Mayors reasons for refusing to
approve the contract were that the
advertisement for bids was not in ac-
cordance with law, that there was
no lawful requirement compelling bid
ders to submit a cut of their carts
with the bid; that the contracts we're
not awarded 20 the lowest bidders and
that the contracts wero illegal be-
cause Of that fact; that the new
board rescinded the action of the for
mer board and advertised properly
and awarded contracts TO the lowest
and best bidders. The mayor also
contends in his answer that the old
Board of Health acted arbitrarily and
not In good faith in awarding the
contracts.
Mr. Hsrman based his motion to
qussh the return on the following
reasons.
First: Because said contracts we're
Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1912-06-05
QUITS HOUSE
WHEN NOISY
MAN GETS In

Declaring that he left his home
after Charles Mcclure came there
drunk because he thought he might
be hurt Rudolph Frank, of No 2l4
Harrison street was the prosecuting
witness against Mcclure in City Court
this morning on the charge of dis
orderly conduct Mcclure pleaded
guilty and offered to take the pledge,
but it was decided TO hear the evi-
dence After this was aired Mcclure
was dismissed Frank said that yes
terday Mcclure tried TO get into the
house where he had boarded. and
fearing he would be slapped by Nc
Clure. he admitted him and left
Frank wanted to talk after the case
had been disposed of. but Judge Coch-
ran told him to keep quiet