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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
OBITUARY.


Lincoln T. Johnson, aged As years,
died at the State Hospital on Wednes-
dav, June 3rd, 1914. He was a son OF
the late Lemuel T. johnson of Bowers
Beach. who for many years was lead
ing farmer in Milford Hundred de was
a nephew of Mrs. Dorsey Hammond and
Miss Ida Johnson of this town. Inter
was made at Barratt's Chapel.
JOHNSON.
BENJAMIN johnson died at his home
near Staytonville on Saturday morning,
June 10th. 1914. after an illness OF over
a wear. aged y years 2 months and 4
DAYS. He was born in Sussex County,
where he devoted his entire life to farm
ing, within a mile of his birthplace. he
was one of the best farmers IN the
community, and took a great pride N
his large peach orchards, which was one
of his principal crops in earlier days.
He was a good citizen and neighbor, al
WAYS ready to lend a helping hand TO
the needy and a liberal giver towards
the support of the church. He VIII be
greatly missed by all who knew him Tor
he always had a word of welcome TOT
everyone. The deceased is survived oy
a widow and three children, Mrs. Annie
I RYAN, J. Frank Johnson. Mark II. Jonn'
/ son also one brother, Alexander Jonn'
son. Funeral services were held IRON
his late residence on Tuesday morning
which was largely attended. Rev. W
w. Redman, officiated and intermen
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery Mi
ford, by S. j. Wilson & Son.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
LONGEST DAY OF The YEAR.

Last Sunday was the longest day OF
the entire wear. based upon the period
If dsviioht- as it was full fifteen hours
between sunrise and sunset; the year s
maximum, and from now on the 9ays
will get shorter. Sunday may nave e, D '.
longer to some fathers, but tributes
we're paid to fathers in many sermons
as that day had been assigned as
..Father's Day." and tribute was palo
to him by wearing red and white roses
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
DENTON.
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Charles NJ. Hammond, real estate
broker. has sold this week his property,
known as Chestnut Knoll, that lsrtwo
acres. including the buildings; The pur-
chaser is w. D. Murray, Of New YORK.
who took possession at once. Mr.. MUIR
raw is delighted with his purchase. Con-
sideraton $4,000.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
MASONIC LODGE OFFICERS.

At the stated meeting Of Temple
r o5,a held last Friday evening at the
1 11ouSJ, in North Milford, the annual
election of officers for the ensuing year '.a-
was held. Charles }. HolzmuelIISS,!. ,, W.
elected Worshipful Master p IT " imam ~
F. Hoey, Senior Warden y q d D. =
Moore. Junior Warden Bya5rd +. Burn
Secretary Perry P. Richards re-e I-ts ~
Treasurer Isaac S. IrulJE' re-elec'eu
Trustee John W. WEIGH, Tyler
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
MARRIED.


Miss Edith NJ. Jackson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Jackson OF Jes-
terville. Md, and Charles W. Lacy son
of MIR. and Mrs. Isaac w. Lacy, OF NIL
ford Del, were married by Rev /. ,,
Owens at rs O'Clock at the home OF
the brides parents on Sunday evening
June.l4th, 1914. They viii reside WIFE
his parents near Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK.

V5 i9e steamer which is building for the
C T,,IOll d Philadelphia Transportation
III psny at the yards of William G.
is ,roSl! IN Milford, will be ready for
jr Inning 5ll9 on Thursday of next week,
no M, Ilu. When completed as far as is
ts5 issue at the yards here, she will be
en- err I.! 70 Wilmington, where the machin-
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
ALUMNI MEETING.

A meeting of the Alumni Association
win be held at the home OF Mrs. u
Marshall Townsend on Thursday even
ing, July End, at 7.30 o,clock. a large
attendance is requested for business OF
Importance will come before the meet
ing.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
BASE BALL.

Onr colored team won three game on
the local grounds last week. Iuesaay
thew defeated Dover by a score OF . 70
a Thursday they defeated Crisneld DY
score Of 5 to 3. These two clu9s playeu
again Friday afternoon Milford winning
IN the 18th inning by score OF 70 4
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
LUMBER co. TEAM NOTES.
,enton has a bad field to play on.

Denton has bad field to play on.
Ridgley vs.. Lumber Co. Saturday.
Stewart made a great catch in center
field
NJ. Marine took all chances down at
short.
Milford made four hits and three runs
in the first inning, then lost out.
Warren struck out nine men in four
innings, only thirteen men faced him.
Townsend had to leave the game in
the first inning by being hit in the mouth
by ball.
We had quite a crowd out to see Us
practice last Monday evening. DO not
forget to come out Monday and Thurs
day evenings.
Following is the official standing Of
Milford's two base ball clubs:
Won Lost Pct
Milford Lumber Co...........- ~
Caulk Club. ...............---. '''N
There will be two games on Saturday.
The second team of the Lumber Co.,
known as the Black Gum team, IS try
ing to arrange a game with Harrington
to start at one o'clock. There will only
be one admission charged for both games.
Denton defeated Milford Lumber Co;
on Saturday at Denton by a score OF o
| to 6. Following is score
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-26
BARRIERS NOTICE.

S, am barber shops in Milford will close
'uaS July 4th, at II o'clock noon.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
Better Babies Contest Entry Card
County Fair, at Las Vegas
October 5, 6 and 7

The printed mailed Mrs chares Tru
bull Committee
tries judging will be
mailed all making Entries this department
Examination will made
child suffering
All babies
three divisions Division being
DID, Division from
years prz gold
male child female child
The following S the entry
Entry No. -------
Division
Age:
street and No------ -
All parties wishing
mail addre
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
MELLEN STILL TALKS

New York. Sept. 3O.-Charles S.
Mellen, former president of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road company, continued this after
noon his testimony before the special
grand jury empaneled to investigate
the criminal allegations against the
New Haven management. John w.
H. Grimm, Mr.. Mellens attorney, said
that indications were that Mr.. Mellen
would not be able to finish his testi-
mony today and that he might be on
the stand for two or three days more.
1t was reported that Mr.. Mellen's tes-
timony covered much the same
ground he went over in his recent
examination at Washington by the
interstate commerce commission.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
Want SQUARE DEAL
FOR ALL The SECTS
CATHOLICS ASK THAT RELIGIOUS
FREEDOM BE GUARANTEED
IN MEXICO

Washington, Seut. 30.-Asking that
thy United States recognize no gov
ernment in Mexico which does not
grant religious liberty, a delegation
representing the American Federation
of Catholic Societies called on Presi-
dent Wilson today. Resolutions were
presented protesting that nuns and
priests have been robbed and murder
ed and property had been destroyed.
The president was told that among the
priests and nuns in danger were some
Americans in Saltillo. The delegation
asked that the administration take
steps for their relief.
The president promised to do every
thing possible for those in danger.
Titles are AnnuIIed
Official advices from Mexico City
to the state department today an
ncunced the issuance of a decree an
nulling mine titles granted during the
Huerta administration.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
PERSONALS

r. L. Mark of Denver is in the city
for a few days.
q. w. Moholland, of Boston, is one
OF the latest business arrivals.
A. C. Bailey of Denver is making a
few business calls in Las Vegas today
w. F. Stephenson of Ell Paso is here
or a short business trip.
J. +. Zinkler of Kansas City is
among the more recent arrivals.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Mcintyre and
daughters, of CheTyyale, are in Las
Vegas, stopping at one of the hotels
ard doing some fall shopping.
j. E. Clark of Santa Fe is here to
sUend a short time transacting bust
ness.
J. G. Dockery of Dallas, Tex, is
among the recent arrivals.
E. G. simmons of Trinidad, Colo, is
in the city for few days.
John Van DylS, a business man of
Denver, is registered at one of the
hotels.
julius Sorig of Colorado Springs is
in the city for few days business.
Rev. and Mrs. A. V. Lucero of Ra-
ton are in the city for brief stay.
). C. Duncan of st. Joseph, Mo-, is
here to transact business for a few
days.
Judge Manuel C. de Baca returned
yesterday from Santa Fe, where he
has been for several days, engaged
on legal matters.
o, A. Larrazozo, who went to Santa
Fe last week to try murder case
and who, was expected to return to
Las Vegas in time to accompany the
court to Santa Rosa for its session
there, is still detained in the capital
city by the case on which he is en-
gagged.
United States Senator T. B. Catron
is in the city on matters pertaining
to settlements of the Antonio Ortiz
grant.
Harry Schupp of Los Angeles, Cal,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w H. Schupp, for few days.
Max Krause of Mora came to Las
Vegas today to attend the servives at
Temple Montefiore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Shertz arrived
on train No. 1 today from visit of
several months to points in Kansas.
Mr.. Shertz will resume his work at
the Whalen garage.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
EXPLOSION IN FIRE
WORKS MANDATORY
THREE PEOPLE ARE KILLED
WHEN LET-Go OCCURS
IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Sept. 30.-H. B. Thearle,
president of the Pain Fireworks Dis
play company of America, and two
employees were killed here today in
fire and series of explosions which
destroyed the one story brick build
ing occupied by the company -Four
perons were injured and taken to hos
pitfalls. The dead
H. B. TTIEARLE, president of the
company.
e. M. CONNOR, a salesman.
FLROENCE HILL, stenographer.
The missing: r. F. Wolf.
An electrician named Johnson was
working in the basement at the time
of the explosion and is believed %
have perished.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
LEAVE LONDON nBRokEy

London, Sept. 30.-More than 100
steerage passengers who had been
provided with transportation by the
American relief committee, sailed to-
day from England for the United
States, practically clearing London of
penniless Americans. Those arriving
here lately are Americans with funds
who had remained in Germany until
they felt it was no longer safe there.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
Cables are Cut

London, Sept. 30.-A Central News
dispatch from Copenhagen says that
all cable connections between Swe-
den and Germany have been cut, in
consequence it is stated, of the great
gale. 1t is reported that Germany has
been without any foreign mail since
last week. The Danish government is
issuing domestic state loan of 6O,0OO,-
OeO kroners approximately $15.OOO,-
OOc.)
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
italians Talk Of War

Rome, Sept 80 (via Paris) Meet
ings were held today by the various
Italian parliamentary groups to dis
cuss the situation. Resolutions were
passed at all the gatherings substan-
tally approving the attitude of the
government on condition that it's neu-
trality shall mean the sure protection
of Italian interests.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
Must Record Lands

Washington, Sept, 50.-The consti-
tutionalist authorities in Ozuluma and
Tantoyuca, Vera Cruz, Mexico, have
ordered all land holders to present
their deeds to military authorities for
record before October Z, after which
the state will take all lands unrecord-
ed. A similar decree has been issued
by the governor of Tamaulipas.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
Villa TaIks Peace

Torreon, Mexico, Sept. 30.-General
Villa has left here for Aguas Calientes
where he expects to meet General
Obregon, head of the peace commits
sion from Carranza. Villa has re-
ceived hundreds of messages from
army officers urging him to make a
peaceful settlement with Carranza.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
NINETEENTH DAY
finds RESULT
UNDECIDED
Continued on page Four)
hands. The captures include 500 mil
7iary automobiles.
Berlin Hears of Fighting

Berlin, Sept. 80 (via London)-A
report given out at army headquarters
today says:
There has been general fighting
on our right wing in France, but no.
thing decisive. The center is quiet
The French advances in the vicinity Of
Verdun and Toul have been renew
ed
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
Italian Warship Sunk

Rome, Sept. 30 (via Paris)-An
Italian torpedo boat is reported to
have been sunk today by a mine be
tween Venice and Comancho in the
Adriatic Sea. No confirmation of the
report can be obtained
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30
PHILADELPHIA IS
Scene OF FIRST
CONTEST
CONTINUED From Page one.)

American league clubs and the two
major league teams in Chicago. The
umpires for the New York games will
be Evans and Connolly of the Ameri-
can league and Rigler and Hart of
the Nationals. American league UNI
pires for the Chicago series will be
OLoughlin and Chill, and National
league representatives will be Eason
and Quigley.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30

Harry Foley claims he has discov-
cred a wonderful boxer in the person
Of Ralph Grunau, a lightweight of
Portland, Ore.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30

Mrs. Ed J. McWenie, who has been
in Idaho Springs, Colo, for month
or more visiting relatives, returned to
Las Vegas today
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. M.
A, Hagest, of the Troy hotel, last
night.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-30

A Central News dispatch from An
tverp says:
The Germans again bombarded
Alost and set the town afire. Fierce
fighting is raging at various points
along the whole line
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
DECIDE YOURSELF

r. ~ Il =
Read Bemidji endorsem ent.
Read the statements Of Bem1dji
citizens -
And decide for yourself. -"
Here is one case Of it. A<s
oliver Gordhamer, carpenter, 1900
Dewey Ave, Bemddji, Mimi, says:
IT was stiff and lame in the morn
ing and it hurt me to bring any
strain on my back. believe it was
heavy lifting and hard work that
brought on the trouble. I was han
dicapped in doing my work, espec-
tally STOPPING or lifting. Reading
about Doan's Kidney Pills led me to
try them. Three or four boxes
strengthened my back and made me
well. At that time gave a state
ment praising Doan's Kidney Pills,
and as I have had no trouble since,
I am still a strong friend to them"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Gordhamer had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffila, N. Y.-Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
# BACK HURTS
BEGIN ON SALT,
Flush tho Kidneys at once when Bac,,.
achy or Bladder bothers Meat
( forms uric acid.

No man or woman who eats meat reg,s
larry can make mistake by flushing
the kidneys occasionally, says a we'll.
known authority. Meat forms uric acid
which clogs the kidney pores so they
sluggishly filter or strain only part oi
the waste and poisons from the blood
then you get sick. Nearly all rheuma.
tism, headaches, liver trouble, nervous.
ness, constipation, dizziness, sleeplessness
bladder disorders come from sluggish kid
neys. 7.
The moment you feel a dull ache in til.
Kidneys or your back hurts. or if tx
urine is cloudy, offensive, full of sedi
ment, irregular of passage or attendn,
by sensation of scalding, get about fou.
ounces of Jad Salts from any reliable,
pharmacy and take a tablespoonful! If
a glass of water before breakfast for s
few days and your kidneys will then nc,
fine. This famous salts is made iron
the acid of grapes and lemon juice, cor,
bined with ithia and has been used f.,
generations to flush clogged kidneys ana
stimulate them to activity, also to neu
tralize the acids in urine SO it no longe,
causes irritation, thus ending bladder dis.
orders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and can
not injure; makes a delightful etfer.
vescent Whitewater drink which all reg
ular meat eaters should take now and
then to keep the kidneys clean and the
blood pure, thereby avoiding serious kid
new Implications -.,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
QUAKER CITY sPoTLEss.
Much Rubbish Removed as Result Of
Crusade In Philadelphia.

Much Rubbish Removed as a Result Of
Crusade In Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is to be congratulated,
according to Chief Connell Of the high
way bureau. On the cooperative work
done by citizens and municipality dur
ing the recent cleanup week. He
added that the city was healthier.
more attractive and in less danger,
from ire as a result of the .'spotless
town. crusade
Illustrating the enormous quantity
of waste material collected by the
contractors. the bureau estimated that
If piled together the stuff would cover
city block 800 feet square to a height
Of about forty feet, or to the roof Of a
three story dwelling house More than
$50 carts and teams. and 1000 or more
men We're engaged in removing the
rubbish placed on sidewalks. =a@S> =
Another and specially healthy result
attained was the clearing of upward
OF 500 vacant lots Of Accommodations Of
all kinds. The "all kinds included
the bodies of dead dogs eats and rats,
besides aged vegetables and fruit and
Kitchen refuse. Mr.. Cornell argues
that ina>m'lt h. rs these vacant lots are
now clean and therefore more attrac-1
tive. people will be careful not to use
them again for household waste dumps
The chief believes that citizens gen
orally will constitute themselves volun,
tarY inspectors to see that the lOtS ara
kept in good shape
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

L. G. Pendergast, the old veteran
who has had years of experience IT
the St. Paul capitol, is making rapid
strides in his race for member Of the
house. His popularity is sweeping
the county like wild fire He is we'll
known from border to border and is
receiving enthusiastic endorsements
from every section. Bemidji is sure
ly entitled to one or the other of the
legislative members and the present
outlook indicates that it's surest bet
is the cold Soldier" Friends of Mr..
Pendergast predict a sweeping vic
tory in the county and believe that
iBemidji will go five to one for him
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

too shapely in view; dress her in
skirts that the sun can't shine
through ''=FG1x TX.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
For the Primary at Heart.

At the expense of special session
Minnesota perfected it's statewide pri-
mary laws and fortified them with
a competent corrupt practices act
There can be no mistaking the tenn
D 2r of the people of Minnesota on the
,estion OF the primary system. No
candidate dare openly trifle with it.
No politician would have the eff
tror1ery to suggest return to the
old caucus and convention theory.
- '"~is' ator would have the hardi-
hood to propose repeal of the ex-
listing law, says the St. Paul Dis
patch. But admitting all of this,
E2ve tie several candidates for the
site, offices to be filled this year
Hl'>da their positions clear? Are the
voters sure that the men they will
g; " crt are sound at heart on the
primary principle? It is well enough
Known that an attack is being made
upon the primary statute. though the
HS'aHtt IS not III L open. 1t Is the
I've dangerous al this time that it
=, covert. Therefore it is important
Mat tine attitude of every candidate,
Re known End som athing more than
mere lip service is necessary Sew
sral aspirants for important offices,
:, while they have come out in favor of
the system, are believed with good
reason to be secretly opposed to it.
: They must be judged by what they
say less than by what they have done
Their record is what counts If you
favor the present primary law and
believe in enforcing the corrupt
practices act, vote for no man at the
June 16 primaries whose course
leads you to suspect he is not sim
cerely and cordially friendly to the
principle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

H. j. Maxfield, the popular can
didate for congress from this
district has practically every city
in his district solid, according to
press reports. That he is gaining
strength in the country districts is
also evident. The two new counties
will materially effect the vote Of
Mr.. Lindbergh, as he is practically
an unknown quantity here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

A. A. Andrews, by his quiet man
ner of campaigning for the state
senatorial nomination, and Charles
Hayden by his sincere, earnest So
Hcitations are securing endorse
ments in both the city and country
at surprising clip. Both men are
to be reckoned with when the votes
are counted June 1 ~~" -s''~~-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

The fact that Mr.. Nord is the only
Scandinavian running for the state
senate in this district may be a
handicap to some of the others.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
Suits

This department is COM
plete. If in need of a BOYS
suit, drop in and and look
our line over. All sizes and
very good assortment of COL
ors and Weaves at big reduced
prices this week only.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

"A successful man writes how
woman's voice started him on the
way to wealth. Usually starts a
man in some direction.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
Suits

Our mems suit stock
is not very large, as we
have decided to close
out this line entirely.
1t your size can be
found IN this stock, we
can save you money!.
If in need of a suit,
give US a call before
buying.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
Looks like the sugar trust would
be the easiest to dissolve. -.
We haven't heard of any farm la
borers complaining about the income
tax.

Three new endorsements in as
many months in ones home town is
not breaking a record.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

Backward, turn backward, oh
time in thy flight. give us a girl
whose skirts are not tight; give us
a girl whose charms, many or few,
are not exposed by too much peeka-
boo; give us a girl no matter what
age, who won't use the street for
a vaudeville stage; give us a girl not
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
This week is the last
week of our sale
Ending Saturday Evening, June 9th

Carpenters have finished their work and
painters expect to finish this week. and while
we should make it of some inducement to the
people. The following bargains few of the
many you will find while visiting our store
Bear in mind this is the final week of our
sale. Do not miss the opportunity of buying
right merchandise at right prices.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

Isn't it strange that only small
percentage OF the counties in the
broad-minded state Of Minnesota
have taken advantage Of the appro-t
priations offered lby the state to help
each county to build sanatarium
for the treatment of its patients suf-
fering from tuberculosis? Are We
selfish, or do we fail to grasp how
this dreadful disease has grown
through neglect? Albert Lea Trib-
une,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05

ed by Governor Eberhart few
months ago held three days ses-
sion in st. Paul last week. The
commission is composed Of big men
and they are doing big things for the
state Of Minnesota. Cambridge In
dependent Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-05
THIS PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGN
ADVERTISING BY THE r.:

1t is not too late to pick out June
bride.