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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-02
THE HISTORY OF PEMAQUID

One August evening just after sun
set | was walking along the shore road
near the fort in pemaquid. Maine. The
sun had sunk behind the hills on the
opposite shore, but had left an after
glow of crimson and yellow, which
with the sombcr color of eYergrccns
fringing the shore, was reflected on
the bay.
As | stood gazing at the scene before
me and thinking how beautiful it was.
noticed gentleman sitting on a rock
not far from me. | watched him for
time and then remarked. Isn't il
beautiful" He looked at me for a
moment and then replied. Yes, there
is no more beautiful scenery on earth
rection of the fort and notice the view
beyond it,
After admirng the scene to which
he had directed my attention. our con
yersation drifted. until we found our
selves talking about the fort.
Who built the fort?' Where did
the people who built it come from, anc
why did they settle here?' ] inquired
lone question at a time" my friend
replied, IF you care to listen, | will
tell you what have been able to learn
concerning Pemaquid.'
Can you imagine" he asked, "a
small boat of about one hundred tons.
rugged in the old style, anehoring in
Pemaauid Bay Such a thing is sup
posed to have happened when Captain
Bartholomew Gosnold and his crew,
came here.
The next year. some English mer-
chants sent two vessels to trade with
the Indians.
Later Captain Weymouth. with a
small crew came 10 Pemaquid. built a
hut, and made a garden.
THE Indians were friendly the first
few years of the settlement of Pcma-
quid, but on Weymouth's return, h
took some of the Indians prisoners
and sailed with them to England That
put an end to the Indians frlendhncss
when Weymouth returned 10 Eng
land and told of the land he had visit
ed the excitement was great
Lord Popham next fitted out an eX-
petition to America, but ii failed Soor
after, however. he fitted out second
expedition made up of the ship Mary
and John, and fiy-boat called the Gift
of God. In the company were the five
Indians captured by Captain Wey-
mouth. who were now to be employed
as guides and interpreters
ION the 9th of August 1907, the
vessels arrived at the mouth of the
Pemaquid River. Religious services
were held on the day following. Later
George Popham was chosen governor.
After that the first acts of the settlers
were to build a fort and storehouSe
and lay the keel of vessel
Captain Popham died soon after the
colony was founded, and ii is believed
that the remainder of his company
had trouble with the Indians, and were
driven from their fortified town
For four years Pemaquid is sup
posed to have been unsettled.
Then an English tish-merchant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-02
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17

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The coats in shepherd Checks plaid eponges,
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This Spring we have accomplished our object and
hence unhesitatin9Iy invite every lady IN Ottumwa
and vicinity to visit our store at any time during
the three DAYS Opening either to look or to buy:
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
A SUSSEX COUNTY CORN SHOW.

In the belief that the organization OF
a corn show in each of the three counties
of Delaware would go far toward en-
couraging the selection of good corn for
seed. and that such a show would bring
ont much excellent corn that could later
he exhibited at the State Corn Show IN
Wilmington in January, the executive
committee of the State Corn Growers
Association will offer prizes for the best
corn presented at the county show.
Corn taking prizes at the county shows
will be expected to appear also at the
State show. altho this is not required.
Bv exhibiting at the Sussex County
Show. growers who have never before
nreDared corn for exhibition will have
chance to try their hand, and they should
then be in a better position to SHOW at
the State exhibition. .
Altho the details of the local exhibit
tion have not been worked out, II Is eA-
nected that it will be held at George
Town or some other central point late m
/ November or eaaly in December. AS
MANY farmers of the county are now
/ taking in their corn, they have an eX-
cellent opportunity to select a large
number Of the best ears as they run
across them in the field, and later 10
make a selection from them. The classes
will probably call for ten-ear samples OF
yellow or white corn, with speciai
1rize for the best individual ear. Every
man who takes an interest IN corn should
make an effort to prepare an eXhlDlt' i
only to show what Sussex County can
produce. ,-.l;-.-;aa.
- classes will he published. Probably
also some notes will be gwen as 10 lh'
use of the express and parcels post ser
vice in the shipping of exhibits to heau
quarters, so that growers VINO esnhO can
bring their corn with them may sun y
represented. Information regarding thl
show may be obtained at any tune iron iron
w. c. Pelton, the County AgricultuFs
. Agent, at Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
Big CROWD ENJOYS The
MUMMERS FESTIVITIES

Hallowe' en- was celebrated in Milford
on Monday evening of this week with
large parade and general fun making
crowd. The affair this year had oeen
organized in advance and the organlza-
ton showed plainly. The parade was
the finest of the kind held in Milford IN
a number of years, the floats and num-
mers costumes being far above the usual
order. The parade was headed by MAJOR
William Z. Lank, as Chief Marshall ana
proceeded through the principal streets
of both North and South Milford. Whlen
il came throught Walnut Sire t the dls-
play was beautiful.
The Milford band lead the parade and
following it came a number OF noats'
Tbatof the Milford Ice Company causing
much comment from the spectators.
Possibly the most novel display IN the
parade was a carriage so built as 70 re-
present an automobile, with the morse
hitched in the rear of the vehicle push
ing it. This was the best in the hne.
Lincoln. Frederica and other nearby
towns were represented in the line. Inc
/ Lewes Fire Company came to Milford
| in their new automobile Chemical En-
gine and paraded with the Milford
/ Company. The contrast between the
equipment of the two companies was
more than noticeable and caused mucf
talk. "a good time to start work tol
such an engine for Milford.) The, NIL
ford frmen, however. got much applause
all long the line Of march. The automo
bile section was very attrrc'ive. tn
cars. in most instances being beautiful!
decorated.
The colored band lead the negro sec
tion of the parade This section wa
/ very creditable and the costumes IN man.
instances compared with those worn b,
the white mummers. The Boy Scout
were in line and they received man
favorable demonstrations as they pass
ed by the reviewing stand. The Caul
Club and other organizations also ha
/ beautiful displays. When the parad
passed the home of Ex-representatlv
Perry Richards his home was noticed t
be decorated with lanterns and flags tc
= the occasion the only residence so dc
p corated in the line of march.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
HIGHEST court 0. KS
DUPONT'S ROAD PLANS

The last legal obstacle to the construc-
ton of the du Pont Road through the
length of Delaware, was removed last
Monday. when the United States Su-
preme Court at Washington dismissed
the suit brought by local objectors to
enioin condemnation of land for the
projection
Litigation has halted work on the great
boulevard, which General T. Coleman
du Pont started to construct some years
ago, at an estimated cost of 81. OOO. 600.
The decision of the highest court may re-
su tin work being resumed in the spring.
The fight against the boulevard was
made because General du Points plan in.
cluds the taking over of a strip of land
200 feet in width, only 30 feet Of which
to be used for road purposes. This would
leave strip Of 10 feet handy for trolley
or railroad purposes.
The act under which the land was be-
ing condemned was attacted as uncon-
stitutional. but was upheld in the Della
ware courts. Then followed the proceed
ings in the Supreme Court OF the
/ United States.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
HOG CHOLERA MEETINGS.

w. c. Pelton, the Sussex County Ag-
ricultural Agent, will make an effort
during the next week to meet some OF
those hog growers in the eastern part
of the county who have suffered loss
from hog cholera. He expects to have
with him about November 18th the vet
erinarian of the State Experiment Sta
tion. Dr. R. c. Reed, and Will plan 20
hold three meetings at central points IN
the cholera district. The present plan
;s To hold such meetings at two points
below Georgetown and at Lewes, or at
other places which will be accessible to
the majority of formers VINO are ., inter-
ested in hogs. We believe that knowvl-
edge concerning the nature Of the dis
ease. especially concerning the way lt
travels from herd to herd, will help
many farmers to escape injury or to
once anneared. Announcement of these
meetings will probably be made early
next week.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
DELAWARE STATE CORN SHOW.

Arrangements have now been COM
nleted for holding the Eighth Annual
State Corn Show in Wilmington during
tbe week of January 1l-l6, 1915. This
wear the Corn Show will be held IN con
junction with the Peninsula hortlcul-
tural Society which meets at the same
time and place. The Corn Show mas
become an event of such wide interest
To tbe farmers of the State that an un-
usual fine exhibit of corn is to be eX-
nected in view of the fact that the crop
is especially fine in most sections OF the
Premiums for the best ten, twenty and
fftv.ear exhibits from each county VIII
he offered as we'll as premiums Tor eX-
bibits from the State at large. WinneriS,
of first premiums at previous SHOWS WIN
compete in honorary class while those
who have not won a first premium ana
those who are exhibiting for the tirst
time will compete in the amateur class.
Thus the new exhibitor is not competing
AGAINST those who have had successful
eSperience in exhibiting corn. Substan-
tiaI premiums will be offered for the best
neck sample of wheat, rye, oats, Darley'
field peas, ,cowpeas, soy beans, req clover,
crimson clover and buckwheat. A corn
institute including lectures by autnorl-
ties on corn growing will be gwen during
Premium lists and other Information
can be secured by writing A. +. Tran
them. Secretary, Delaware Corn Grow
ers' Association. Newark Del.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
PUBLIC SALES.

Mr.. Helm will sell his personal prop
ertv at public sale, Wednesday, NOV
18th. For particulars, see ad IN enron
icle.
Wesley Winery will sell his personal
property at public sale on TUESDAY
November oath. For particulars see
in this paper and posters.
Thomas L. Elliott will sell his personal
nropertv at his home near Overoroo1K,
bel. on Tuesday, November 10th. FOR
particulars see advertisement IN thls
paper.
William Helens will sell his personal
nropertv on Tuesday, November Iftn'
at his home in Cedar Neck. For paru-
cnlars see advertisement IN this paper
and posters.
Edward S. Beswick will sell his per,
sonal property at his home IN MllI9ru I3
Neck on Tuesday, November lItn. + OF
particulars see posters and adVer'ise-
ment in this paper.
Robert Rapalje will his personal pro
nertv at his farm on the road ieadlne Ss9
From Harrington to Frederick on Thurs
dov November 18th. For particulars
see ad in Chronicle and posters.
W. f. Hall will sell his personal pro
,ortv at his home on the back road be
t'Tosn Milford and Frederick on wed
nesday. November 18th. For par par 'i0''iai
see adj in this paper and posters.
Cordary Case will sell his persona
rronertv at public sale at his home o.
he road leading from FELTON, to CanTer 9e
b1rv SnT on Friday, November 10th. 70
Dsrficulars Dsr see advertisement IN TN
/ naner and posters.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

C. f. Compton. of New York, has
been a Milford visitor this week.
Miss Sara H. Eddington is visiting
friends and relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Elizabeth Martin, of Farming
ton, was a Milford visitor this week.
Miss Elizabeth Vance, of Winfield,
Pa, has been the guest of Miss Della
Hall.
Earl Workman, of Harrington, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Charles
Mears.
Miss Ella Moore, of Wyoming, is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles u.
Wyatt.
Steward Wlaton. of Philadelphia, spent
the weekend as the guest of Miss Matte
Davis.
Lawrence Allen spent the weekend
at Greenwood as the guest OF Miss Bessie
/ Dawson.
James H. Salevan, of Delaware Col
lege. was home with his parents over
election.
Max Wilson. Of Philadelphia, was the
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs D.
c. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Ralston Davis passed
the weekend with relatives IN LeWes
and vicinity.
Miss Nan Wilson has returned home
after a lengthy visit with friends IN Ne"
York State and Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Sheldon, Of Paynes
vile. Mimi, are visiting their daughter
Mrs A. +. Num-. of Cedar Neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hall are the
happy parents of fine baby BOY Dorl
! to them Friday. October Both.
2 Miss Sara Anderson, who has beer
e visiting in Philadelphia and Pocomok'
City, Md, returned home this week.
Miss LenaM. Steen left on Thursday o
last week for Wilmington where she vii
take up a complete shorthand course
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Gilchrist hav
left their Milford home, to spend tn
winter with their son in Hoboken, Ney
: York.
e Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Melvin an
n Mr.. and Mrs. Horner, of HOLLYWOOD, IA
snenL LIlG WEEh-EAl0 VIII %'-AA-~-4-
IS tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Houseman an
Z Miss Margaret Houseman have return
. ed from a two weeks visit in Pennys
q vania and New Jersey.
Z, Mrs. Allan D. Jones, Mrs. Paris
Carlisle and Mrs. Edward Atkins atten'
ed the Wesleyan College reunion at II
X Hotel du Pont, Wilmington, yesterda.
y DR.. and Mrs. Frank L. Grier ar
: family and Mrs. Paris T. Carlisle ha,
d been visiting their son, Harold, at II
I, Tome School. Dr. and Mrs. Grier
~ tended a reception given by the Dire
tor of the school, DR.. Thomas Stockha
!, Baker. after the Hill-Tome footb'
~ game on Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
MILFORD GRANGE.

Last Saturday the session of the Mil
ford Grange was largely attended and
enioved by those present. The topic
under discussion was "How can we max
this the banner year in our Grange
The discussion disclosed much enthusi-
asm, and many suggestions were made
for making the meetings more interest
ing to members. Plans were considered
which would bring more efficient service
through the Grange by bringing about
better conditions on the farm, IN the
home and the rural schools. 1t was de-
cided to hold the topic open for further
discussion at the next session.
Saturday, November 14th, was set
apart as Rally Day" in Milford Grange.
The afternoon will be taken up from
two to four O'Clock with music and ad-
dresses. Prof. NJ. o. Pence. County
Agent for Kent. will speak on Keeping
Poultry for Profit" He will be prepared
to answer questions on general farm
subjects: hence the members will be
prepared with questions written on slips
of paper to place in a question box.
A New England dinner will be served
/ in the dining room of the Grange Hall
| bv the ladies at the close of the session
absolutely free.
All Grangers are expected to be pre-
sent at this home gathering rally, and
help others to have a good time.
The merchants of Wilmington have
extended the curtesy of their windows
for displaying the fruits and vegetables
grown by all farmers during the sessions
of the National Grange, which meets 10
Wilmington from November 10th to 2Othi
each grange will be assigned a window toI
making its display, and Milford Grange
will not miss the opportunity for adver-
tising the fine fruits and products OF tins
part of Delaware. go.
The Saturday sessions Of Milford
Grange are held at p. m, for the pal
ance of this winter.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
SUSSlx COUNTY LEVY COURT

The meeting of the Sussex County
.evv Court held last week awarded con-
tracts for new furniture for the ne"
Court House. When the bids were
onened thev were as follows Crown
Metal Company. S4, 1877 Vandorn Iron
Works. IS. asa So Stieffel Freeman
s4 748 Bergen Mfg. Co., 81, $50. 70 !;
Canton Art Metal Co., 1914 Foord-
Massey Co., S4,743.
The work will be rapidly pushed 70
comnletion so that the courthouse otil-
ciaIs NAV occupy the new offices for the
newt session of Superior Court and Court
of General Sessions, which will convene
the first week in December.
Samuel w. Vaughan, tax collector Tor
tho Cixth Representative district, was
allowed S27l 80 as excess, and S01.Zo as
delinquent for the year. , i.
Tbe Court started proceedings to
,,ocete norton of a road near Frank
ford. A survey was recently made Dy
County Road Engineer Morgan l. Gum
o9J Il was found that by Strengthening
out the many turns IN II that lhe IoaO
would be shortened. E.
/ Daniei j Layton. Jr:' attorney tol m
! the Levy Court, was allowed ~ Mioi M
! dicnOg1nu oil LlE EuuA tiAbA'- 49, -
b,SpI bo5ds and E. F. Smith, of Washington
n 0''S C. the same amount for plans h'
10 drawn for the installation Of th'
new new furniture in the courthouse.
"'T No disposition of the Vines Creel
p-;Je,e nroposition, which has been hang
no NO gre before the body for seyera
Months, n6 has been made and it is Likely
80 he several weeks before dehnit'
action will be taken.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
REPUBLICANS sweep
STATE OF DELAWARE
And Will Control Both Branches
of the Legislature.

The people of Delaware showed plainly
at the polls on Tuesday that the RepuD-
hcans were their choice when they elect
ed their entire State ticket, a majority
of both branches of the legislature, every
county office in New Castle County, and
four Of the six county officers in Sussex
County. Kent County, as had been eX-
pected, gave a Democratic majority and
elected Democrats to the county offices,
Thomas w. Miller is elected Congress
man by 1897 plurality. He received 225O
plurality in Wilmington, and 722 more in
rural New Castle County. Kent County
gave 1853 majority for Congressman
| Franklin Brockson, who sought re-elec-
/ ton, and Sussex County gave 500 major
ity for BrocksOn.
William j Swain, of Bridgeville, Sus-
sex County is elected State Treasurer
by 24OS plurality in New Castle County,
while Kent County gave 1929 plurality
for State Treasurer Charles A. Hastings,
and Sussex County gave l23 plurality
for Swain.
Charles J. Luff. of near Dover, Kent
County. is elected State Auditor by
about 3033 plurality. He had lead Of
35Ol in New Castle County, while Kent
County gave 676 plurality for State Au-
ditor w. Poole Prettyman. his Demo-
cratic opponent. and Sussex Comfy
gave 2O8 plurality for Luff.
, In New Castle County the Republicans
have retained control of the Levy Court.
In Kent County the Democrats have
retained control on that body. The Re
publicans, however, swept into control
of the Levy Court in Sussex County,
electing three of the five levy courtmen.
? A noticeable thing about the election
! was the falling off of the Progressive
vote. In New Castle County their vote
was about 500. Kent County 25O while
D Sussex County fell off in proportion.
The voters evidently returned to the
Republican party.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
PRETTY AUTUMN WEDDING.

One of the prettiest weddings this
autumn. took place at the home of Miss
Emma Marvel, near Houston, at II 81
o'clock on Thursday, October 18th, 1914,
when Miss Dorothea Jeanette Mcbride
became the bride of George Lacy Har-
rinpton. son of Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
HARRINGTON. They were attended by the
o-room's sister. Miss Helen Harrington,
ss maid of honor. and Willis Clifton as
hest man. Edwin Prettyman and Watson
Wooters were ushers. The bridal party
entered the parlOr to the strains OF
Lohengrin's wedding march, played oy
Mrs. William J. johnson of Houston, ana
the happy pair were joined IN marriage
bv Rev. j. D. Reese, of Hebron. Nd, as
sisted by Rev. l.. A. Bennett of Milford.
The bride was beautifully gowned IN
white silk crepe de chine made win
train, trimmed in jet and lace and wore
a veil held in place by orange blossoms
She carried a bouquet OF PINK roses;
The maid of honor also were a beautltuI
Gown of light blue silk crepe de chine,
trimmed in lace, and carried bouque'
of white carnations. The rooms were
decorated with autumn leaves and pot
ted plants. A large number Of guests
were present and enjoyed the recePtloI
which followed. Mr.. and Mrs. Harrlng
ton left amid showers of confetti in al
automobile for Harrington, where they
boarded the express train for Washing
ton and a trip south. Mrs. Harrington
travelling suit was navy blue velvet VIII
hat to match. The popularity Of the brid'
and bride-groo was evidenced by tn
number of beautiful and useful presents
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
ROLL call SERVICE.

Deaeons B. F. B. Woodall and A. Z:
Howe with Mrs. Harry M. Bennett
have have been appointed a committee to
arrange arr for the annual roll call at the
Baptist Church to be held after Thanks
Giving. Rev. T. C. Davis has been
56asto1 for two years, the people speak
In the highest terms Of the progress the
church has made in the period. Rev
Thomas P. Hollowell, the popular pas
for of the Second Baptist Church VII
mington. will be the speaker. Dinner 5
viii be served in the Grange Hall ano
renorts from all departments OF the
church will be made. Alfred vaughn,
nresident Of the Christian EndeaVor
Society of the Baptist Church. has peels
appointed a delegate to the Cnrislal' We,
Fndeavor Convention 70 be held IN Wh-
mington this month.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
new CENTURY CLUB.

The chairman Of Dramatics and her
committee gave a delightful entertain
ment on last Monday afternoon. Inc
club room was tastefully decorated IN
keeping with HolOwe'en and the SOU
light from behind many pumpkin races
made one imagine themselves IN Falry-
land. as Mother Goose and her friends
came forth with their greetings. MISS
Elizabeth Aldred took the part OF
dreamer and the following characters
aDpeared before her: Mother Ooose'
Ruth Draper Miss Muttitt. Bess Elliot5, ;
Mother Hubbard, Virginia Hammond, ;
Peter Pumpkin, William Smith; JACK
Horner. George Reed Bo-Peep, Dorothy
Miller. Simple Simon, Tom Draper ,
The Pieman. Louder Grier Queen OF
Hearts. Janette Lovett; Tom tucker
Frank Grier Baby Bunting, Marian
Miller: Mistress Mary, Roma smith
Her Flowers. Betty Varney, Ann GrlerI'
FRANCES Crier. Billy Sipple Tom Piper
/ Son Van De We're LOvett; Red kldlng
/ Hood Marjorie Rosa Jack and Jlll'
sara Grier and Dick Abbott Tom Trout
George Bavnum Johnny Green. Walter
Hammond Boy Blue, Donnell Marsnali
King Cole, Telford Hudson; Fiddlersr
Albert Foulk, Alphonso Humes anc
William Robinson. ...
A report from the executive commltte'
of the State Federation, which met a
Bridgeville, was read by Mrs. JONI
Causey. ~, Cborio
Postles were unanimously elected mem
bers of the club.
A rising vote Of thanks was given I
Mrs. Baynum and her committee, an
usbers for next week were appointedi a
follows Miss Blanche Foulk and mis-
. Sara Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-06
DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST.

A telegram received from Mr.. Hills,
,,,bo coached the Delaware College team
fo- Gr-V +be Intercollegiate Judging Contest
at Chicago. states that is teams took
90 ,srt in tbe competition. Delaware stood
sth III, in the final result. Among the
iii ooIioges which the Delaware team de-
footed o, are Cornell, Penna.. State, New
Hsmpshire, Nebraska, and South pa
i,ots = ,, The Delaware team stood Srd.
in hOi Judging Holsteins, and G. Q. Smith
~ ~ second high man in judging Ayshires-
Tbe S team consisted of L. G. Gibney To-
- : ~ WILMINGTON, G. o. Smith. OF Mar
bertb S Pa. and ]. C. Hopkins, Of Ne
Wark.