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Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
LONG NECK.

Coroner Frank Parsons was called to
Rehoboth last week to hold an inquest
over the body Of a colored man who
died suddenly; also to Georgetown. to
hold an inquest over the body Of a little
child.
Virginia Hickman, only daughter Of A.
W. Hickman, is in very serious condi-
tion, and il no better in a few days will
be taken to the Beebe hospital for treat
ment.
Mrs. J. D. Warrington and son re-
turned home on Saturday from a weeks
visit with her sisters, Mrs. otha Pepper
and Mrs. Albert Tindle. Of near George
town. On Monday John D., Jr., was
taken suddenly Ill and it was necessary
to call in a physician, but he is some-
what better at this ime.
Monday evening while Mrs. Frank
was out "A the yard a bug few into her
ear and 20 effort on their part could re-
move It DR.. West was called and on
Saturday removed the insect, which
proved to be good sized bug.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
MILLVILLE.

Mrs. D. NJ. Powell was called to Phil
adelphia on Friday to be with her hus.
band. previous to an operation which he
had to undergo on Monday
Mrs Laura Evans and Miss Duval Of
Philadelphia, are guests of Mrs. L. C.
Lynch.
Mrs. C. E. West, Mrs. James McGee,
Misses Jennie Quillen, Ollie and Ola
Dukes, motored to Philadelphia in Mr..
Vests car on Monday.
The Christian Church held the Sunday
School picnic at Irons Lane on Wednes-
day.
Mrs Charles Chaffee and children of
Philadelphia are visiting her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hopkins.
Miss Olive Steele is spending this week
with friends in Harrington and Denton.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. E. Dukes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Cobb and J. W. Turner
motored to Salisbury in M. Dukes car
last Friday
Mrs. Jeanette Quillen entertained her
granddaughter, Miss Cecfe Long. over
the week end.
Miss Gertrude Steele and VIM. c.
Richards are spending some time with
the family of Ralph o. Steele.
Rev. and Mrs. G. o. Sterling and
children were entertained on Sunday by
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
cAREY's CROSS ROADS
(Near Mlllsboro)

Oh! what a beautiful time for a picnic
Saturday night. The Sunday School
tickets were redeemed 1t seemed like
a campmeeting. Many Of the young
people enjoyed a promenade, while 9TH
ers sat under the auditorium and indulg-
ed in a social chat. The young men are
to be congratulated for their splendid
behavior In spite of the quantity of
sweetmeats sold, only a small sum was
realized.
Miss VILLA Messick is slowly improv-
ing, after suffering for several weeks
/ from a broken arm and sprained joints.
Little Grace, the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. william Timmons, is suffering with
what is feared to be cholera infantum.
Her condition is very serious.
Miss Bertha Mumford returned home
Thursday, after spending eight weeks at
the Salisbury Hospital.
The teachers living in this vicinity
have been employed and are to teach in
the following districts: James ONeil at
Records; Herman O. Brittingham at
Vaughns; Clarence E. wilkins at Mis-
sion.
Some of the farmers were extremely
fortunate to get their wheat and rye in
the graneries before the wet weather set
in. Those whose wheat is still in the
field are to be pitied. When you com
pare the present price of a biscuit with
that of a few years ago, it demonstrates
that every grain of wheat possible should
be saved
Mrs. Julia Shocl1ley Of DIillsboro, who
is spending her vacation visiting with
friends here, spent last week with C. D.
West and family and returned to S. 7.
Layton and family on Sunday.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs Cecil Reed
was buried in the Carey Cemetery on
Tuesday afternoon The funeral took
place at the home, near Pole Dam. The
child is one Of twins, and was less than
a year old.
Miss Leslie Messick. who is employed
in Laurel, was home with her parents
Saturday and Sunday
Myrtle Brittingham, who was bitten
by a poisonous snake about two weeks
ago. IS able to be up and around.
DR.. Collins. the district superintend-
emit, delivered very able and interesting
sermon here a week ago
It is not known as yet whether or not
there will be camp Neither is there
/ preacher on the charge at the present
time
Mrs. Charlotte Bowden mas been sick
or short time. but is now much bet
er
Services viii be held on Sunday at the
'egular hours
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
SLAUGHTER NECK.

DR.. and Mrs. Willard Pierce and baby
of Milford are occupying their cottage
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace x5urns and son.
with Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Bunstein and
children, are staying in the Macl1lin cot
tage during the month of July.
A party of young ladies' of Milford are
occupying the Bennett cottage.
Jay Foulk and daughters of Milford,
with Miss Kathryn Johnstone of New
York, were entertained at the Hotel wy
att on Sunday.
Miss Alice Smith Of Slaughter Beach
was a Nanticoke visitor on Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Swain entertained her
Sunday School class of boys, and also
the class Of Miss Minnie zJeey, consisting
Of nine girls, at the Milman cottage over
the week end. They were chaperoned
by Mrs. Swain, Mrs. Roy CIendaniel
and Mrs. Cooney. Sunday they held
Sunday School at $50 a m.
A party from Wilmington, consisting
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Seiber. DR.. Smith
and Miss Ethel McClintock, were enter
tanned at the Wyatt Hotel last week.
After stay of a week at the Hotel
Wyatt, Dick Abbott has returned to
Milford. Charles Abbott visited his
brother here on Sunday.
Thomas and Walter Bromley of Sara
sofa, Florida, are spending the summer
here.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
BURRsvILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Turner of Ridg-
ley. and Mr. and Mrs. John Ferrins oi
Tuckahoe, Nd, were guests among
friends around town.
Wesley Thawley of Baltimore has re-
turned, after spending several days at
the home Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert H. Thawley.
Mrs. Townsend P. Rust and daughter
Of Greenwood. are spending some time
with her mother, Mrs. Laura A. Porter.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell of
New Jersey, have been visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Woot-
ers.
Miss Pauline Nichols and brother
Clifton, Of Greenwood. were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas E. Cahall.
Mrs. Robert Thawley, Mrs. Edna Ca
/ han, Mrs. Mary Stafford, Mrs E. H.
Sapp, Misses Mollie Cahall and Evelyn
Wyatt were delightfully."- entertained at
the home of Mrs. Robert H, Dill Mon
day evening
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. sapp and guest,
Miss Evelyn Wyatt, Of Denton, were en-
tertained at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Sapp, near Harrington.
Miss Evelyn wyatt Of Denton has re-
turned home after spending ten days
with her grandparents Mr.. and Mrs.
R. Fl. Dill, and aunt Mrs. Florrie Sapp.
Miss Mary Kearns died at the home OF
her nephew. John n. Wooters, on Thurs
day night, aged 50 years. She had been
an invalid for about six years. Mrs
Eliza Wooters, Of near town, and Mrs
John Outten. of Harrington, are sisters |
Of the deceased. Funeral services were !
held at Wesley NJ. E. Church Sunday at /
? O'Clock p. m, Rev. W. N. Conoway |
officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs John Bullock, Mrs. An
ME Porter and Miss Mollie Peppers of |
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H. Stafford.
Mrs. Nora Reed Of Dover. has been
the guest Of Mr. ana Mrs John VI.
Wooters.
Mr., and Mrs. win Shuttle of Hollis
vile, Del, We're guests among relatives
In this vicinity on Sunday
Chldren's Day exercises were held az
Union NJ p. Church last Sunday morn
ng, ia spite Of the inclement weather.
Miss Marie NOVEL; of Denton has been
peudlns PARK OF her vacation with her
'ousin, Miss Margaret Thawley
r. H. Stafford made a, business trip
o Baltimore on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coursey Hammond and
mother, Mrs. Sarah Hammond. and Mrs.
Ohm D.cherson. of Harrington. were
uteutained at the home Of Miss Eva A.
'hawley
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
HOUSTON.

The EpwOrth League will hold a twi-
light meeting every Sunday evening be
fore the preaching service, on the diff
ferent lawns of the to~a.
Some Of the ladies have collected mon
ey enought and bought screens for the
church Now the gentlemen who want
to do their part are to go Saturday af-
ternoon. July 2Sth, and put the screens
on the windows.
Miss Lulu Emory had a severe attack
Of acute Indigestion on Sunday, but is
/ better al this time.
Mrs. Bessie Denny of Baltimore, who
i is visiting Mrs Cora Counselman, fell
on Monday and sprained her ankle.
Miss Linda Burris was quite i'll Tues
day but is now much improved.
The little girl from Philadelphia who
is visiting Mrs Clifton, has been under
the care Of a physician since Sunday.
Theodore Thistlewood and sons have
sold their boiler to a party in Delmar
and they are installing an oil engine in
their grist mill
Miss Edna Johnson of Selbyvire has
been visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Johnson, and other rel
atives
Miss Mary Cochran has 5een a visitor
at the home of Zack Johnson and fam
lily
Mr.. and Mrs. Golan Armour and Miss
Cora and Edna Johnson were the guests
of L. D. Prettyman and family of near
Harrington on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Dawson Of Ches-
ter, Pa, were Houston visitors on Sun
day. There were former residents here
and make a short visit about once a year
TO see their old home and friends.
Calvin E. Short Of Philadelphia spent
a part Of last week with George W.
Johnson and family.
Miss Mae AeFaul of Wilmington spent
part Of last week with her sister, Mrs
William Johnson.
James Wright and wife. of Choptauz.
Nd. and Ralph Wright and friend OF
Philadelphia, spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jump.
Miss Edith Counselman Of Ceilings !
wood, IS visiting her grandmother Mrs.
Katie Counselman.
Miss Marguerite Graham. who has /
been manager Of the Western Union tel |
agraph office at Georgetown for two
years, has resigned and accepted a posi-
ion with the p B. and w. r. R. Com
1any. Miss Graham has the honor Of
'e.ng the first woman operator on the
Delaware division.
Charles Armour has new automobile,
which they are enjoying this warm
weather.
Miss Carrie Armour who has been on
he sick list, is now improving.
Mrs. L. A. Pole entertained Miss Ed
Ia Johnson of Selbyyille on Saturday
nd on Sunday Mrs. Poole and family
Dent the day at the home of George
ohnson.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
M1LLsBoRo.

Miss Minnie Ableman left Sunday fol-
visit OF two weeks with friends in VIII
mington, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Miss Beatrice Doherty Of Florence. N.
j., has been visiting Miss Ola Scott and
Miss Della Coffin.
Mrs. Harry H. Crock and two child
rem Of Philadelphia, are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. B. F Jones.
Larry West, Sr.. is with his mother,
Mrs Eliza J. Jones, for a short while.
A baby girl arrived last Wednesday
morning to make its home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward B. Collins
Miss Lee Jones, Miss Phoebe Jones
and Miss Edith sparklin spent Tuesday
and Wednesday Of last week at Oak
Orchard.
Miss Pauline Burton, Mrs. J. A. Bur-
ton and two children spent Thursday
with Mrs. Clarence McIlvaine near
Stockley.
Miss Emma Collins. who is training
for nurse at Hahnemann Hospital. is
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Collins, for a vacation of two weeks.
Rev. L w. Wells spent a few days
recently with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lingo. at Trinity.
Mrs. John L. Sparklin spent few
days last week in Harrington.
Mrs. John Cannon and two sons and
Mrs. Kate Baylis, Of Lewes. spent last
Thursday with Mrs. Hettie ]. Lingo.
The Methodist Sunday School made its
annual excursion to Oak Orchard We'd
nesday. AS usual, the day was greatly
enjoyed.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
FREDERICK.

Mrs. Anna Williams Waller and Mrs
, Harry Williams of Wilmington hav'
been visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Williams
Conner Mitten. who has been employed
in Wilmington for some time has beer
transferred to Norfolk Va, to work foi
the International Agricultural Company
Of New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs John Henry Eve and
son Teddy, Mr. and Mrs BENZ. Writh-
enour, Miss Namoi Roat and Robert
Tracey, Of Oakland, N. j., are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. l. W. Belts.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Harrington and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Langrer
and daughter Ina. and Mrs. Allan Smith
spent Sunday at Betterton Beach.
Mrs Mary Hudson Of Rehoboth has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Annie e.
Lord
Mrs. Mary Boone and Mrs Edith Mel
win spent last week at Bowers.
I R. r. PosHes and family have moved
into their cottage at Bowers for the
summer.
Harry c. Harrington. of the U. S s.
Wisconsin, is home for weeks fur
lough
Clifford Young spent several days this
week with his grandparents. He has
enlisted in the Third Battalion of VIII
mington.
Miss McCouey is visiting her aunt
Mrs Fred Hill.
Misses Mildred and Maud Palmer have
returned from a visit to Wilmington
Miss Helen Jacobs Of Smyrna IS visit
ing at the Spencer farm.
Miss Lillian Stevens, Herbert Knight
and H. C. Harrington spent several
days with Miss Helen williams near
Bowers.
Miss Anna May Davis has returned |
from a visit to Leipsic.
Miss Effie Sapp is visiting relatives in |
Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu Reed spent the |
week end at Rehoboth
Miss Ethel Pennewill Brown Of Will
mington is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John
W. Hau
Miss Wlotte Wilburn Of Philadelphia
Is visiting Mrs. Charles Spencer.
Hiss Eliza Whitley is spending some
time at Rehoboth
Oliver Melvin has returned from a Wis
K to 'Vi!kesbarre Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs Carlisle Conner spent
Sunday with relatives at Cedar Beach.
Clarence Postles purchased new
Ford this week.
william Palmer Of Wilmington and j
Yrs. Grace Magure of Chester are Wis
ting their parents, Mr. and Mrs Hugh ,
'almer II
William Palmer Of Philadelphia spent t
everal days with his parents this week
efore leaving to go in training with Co.
Of Dover
Edward Belts Of Wilmington is visit
lg his parents, Mr. and Mrs Edward t
.stts. IN
Harry Fisher Of Wilmington spent the a
'eek end with his uncle, Samuel Fisher. 7
Mrs. 7 V. CahaH, Mrs L. L. Car
sic. Mrs J. W. Townsend and John B. e
ownsend were Dover visitors this week. t
Mrs Kate Landenberger and Mrs. h
heresa Boyd are visiting Mrs william
purry. e
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
ANDREwvnLE.

Charles Bullock, who has been spend
ing some time with his daughter, Mrs.
Lulu Dukes, Of Ridgely, Md, has return
ed to his home here much improved in
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones and family
spent Sunda yat Bowers.
, Mr.. and Mrs. John Butler and child
rem were anon gthose who enjoyed the
excursion to Atlantic City on Tuesday
Miss Lottie Grifth and Walter Adams
were quietly married here last Satur-
day evening, July q, 1917.
Stephen Taylor stu continues in a
very critical condition.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
LINCOLN CITY.

4 The Misses Minnie and Maize Reed
accompanied by Miss Henderson. at
Philadelphia, have returned from Reho-
both.
Robert Morgan has the measles.
Dovcas Cain and Gladys Cain. of PHI
adelphia, are the guests Of their grand
mother Mrs. Sara Masten.
Miss Lulu Shew. of New York State,
is spending her vacation with her moth
er, Mrs. Minnie Shew.
E. G.. Reed has improved his. property
by painting
Hamilton KINNEY and FANNY Of Mil
ford Neck, spent Sunday with c. A.
aIaeklin.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
H. C. Caphart on Saturday evening.
August 4th
The Sunday School classes Of Miss
Minnie Reed and Mrs Charles Swain
spent the week end at Slaughter Beach.
All members of the Sunday School ex-
pecting to attend the annual outing at
Slaughter Beach and who have. no con
veyance. are requested to hand their
names to the Superintendent or the Sec
retary next Sunday morning. Please do
veyance if you have a way OF your own.
George Murphy Of Syracuse. New York
has been on a furlough for ten days.
The Sewing Circle spent a delightful
day at Oak Orchard on Thursday.
Master Harry Shew has a very painful
foot, having stuck a nail in it.
There will be no preaching services at
Slaughter Neck Church on Sunday next
or on Sunday week, owing to the Camp
meeting at Milton; no preaching at Ced-
Jar Neck Sunday afternoon or at Lincoln
City Sunday night, as Rev. Gardner will
assist Rev. McLain at Tindalls Camp
on Sunday
Rev. Gardner will preach for Rev. G.
W. Hastings at Hebron Campmeetng
August End.
ATTENTION. COMPANY B."
gnnd time niece for army and war
use is very essential History teaches
us the greatest battle ever fought was
lost by an inefficient watch worn by
Napoleon at the Battle OF Waterloo. He
was four minutes behind time-hence
defeat. Stokes, the Jeweler, Milford.
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Lincoln City, Delaware.
White and black hearses. and a good
stock Of funeral supplies at my ware
rooms at all times. Calls day or night
attended to personally. Phone 144-12.
Auto service If desired. Jul-27-2mo
E. c. REED, Lincoln City. Del
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27
ATTENTION. COMPANY ~

= Z " 'ONI OuWFANT B."
A good time piece for army and war
use is very essential History teaches
US the greatest battle ever fought was
lost by an inefficient watch worn by
Napoleon at the Battle Of Waterloo. He
was four minutes behind tfme--hence
defeat. Stokes, the Jeweler, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-27

Some one wants what you have to
sell! Then advertise it in the Chron-
icle next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Hamilton Entries for Tomorrow

First race, thrce-year.olds and up. mile
MarRery, 100; Old Reliable, 100; Tar Brush,
los; Exmer, 100; Luke Mae, l05: Tom Caro-,
1O2; Reybourne, lOh.
second race. thres;year-olds and up. Canadian
bred, mile-Goh Galore, 105; (s)Pop, u0i;
(a)Cornbroom, 1lO; Fair Montague, ia: Primes
Philisthorpe. l04; Ring Dove. 90. ta)Crew en-
try.
Third race, two;year.olds, furionss--Cb)Chsr-
lie Leydecker, l28 (b)Mary Maud, li5; Fern
Handey,, llh; North Sea, loS; Jim Hsfterins.
Fourth race, threc.,year.olds and up, o fur
longs-Davd Craig. 104; Sleepy sam, 1o5: Ben
Hampson. l0o Anita. los; Lady MowicAn, iOs.
longs--Lady London. 1l2; Astrooger. liz:
starter. 105 Eddie Henry. 100; ReEresso, io2;
Pomp 1Oi; Meddllng Miss 100: Gainer il4;
Hondo, lO7; Carrie Louise. 100; Alex Getz lid;
Night owl, l05. Also egible--Bars and stars
-; Br09m IoG Corn. li2i Lame Deer 100; Flowery
Sixth race, three-year- -olds and up mile
MSyTb,im MyTbitr Gnolce od 99yai Interest ioq;
H. Hnndiey. o. Requiram lOs; Menlo Park,
Seventh race, four-year- olds and up-Ix
miles on turf-Phil Unger. lo9; sumberer, 10s;
AmphioTn, loe; Goodwood, ILL wodap,, los; III
'Brown Velvet. 90; First star, los.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather. raining; track. heavy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Tomorrow's Latonia Entries

Firyt race, claiming, s70o, maiden two-year-
olds. ~ furongs-'Bco Line, lO4. Blue Water
100; Courier 100; Phoneta, tOa, Miss Romero
l09; George Duncan, ll2; Chick Barkley. ii2;
Nickel, il2 Tinpo sahib, liz, Also .elghlc--
Count noris 100, la Diane, 100; Little Prin-
Cess. 100.
Second race claiming, $500, three.ycar = olds,
l 1-lB miles--'walter H. Pierce, %. 'Lucille v,
100, Duchess Of Lizwell 100; Fight Fair. l02;
=. ". Anderson iOi: Tom Jr., loo Pcnrod' loH;
Third race, claiming, $500 three-yenr-old
and upward, furlonEs-'Nilkc, SO. 'Raplds,
no Boil Cow. 1O3; 'Floctabclc, iOi, John, Jr,
io5: Busy Joe, 100. Liberator. los; Biy Joe,
Ito. Douglass s.. Ill; Aldobaran, ll3, Loo
Fourth race, claiming, $500 three .ycar-olds
and upward I milo 10 yards--GrctChcn r., o3'
Lady Kathern, OF; Biddy 1906, Marjorie D.,
lO8; Lindenthal, III, Prince Albert, III; Harry
Gardner, III; Grassmcrc, Ill; Flcuro, Ill;
Grader ll2.
cap, threc-year-olds and upward, furlongs--
Lady Always %; Prince llgrmis, Royal IL,
fGipsy George. 100; ~ j. NTurdocE i0S Purdey,
ITO; Cudgel, 10. Vogue, liz. Chalmers, ia,
Bringhurst 12l; Hodge, liz; Blind baggage,
ll9. ~. n. Goodman entry,
Sixth rnCc, purse $500, two-ycHr- -olds, fur
lonFs-Jack stuart lO5; Azalea, l0I; lima
Schorr lO5; Broom Peddlor, no. King Trovato,
ll9; James Foster. 10; ,ooo ,-..-....-.. ..,,.
Queen Apple 100, Fair orient 1902, Samuel X.
Meyer, l06: Indiscrcct, lO8. Irish Gentleman,
lup. Waterproof III; lntone, ia.
apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather, clear. track, fast.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
ROBINSON PILOTS BROMO
TO FRONT AT AQUEDUCT
Winner of Opening Sprint Pays 13 to 5.
Ed Roche, $40 Favorite, Takes
Second Race

BROOKLYN. n. Y, June 26.-Roblnson.
who had the mount on Regret in the
Brooklyn Handicap yesterday and set
new American record for the mile, came
back strong today and sent Bromo home in
the lead in the opening event nt tho
Aqueduct track for three-year-o and up
at six and onc-half furongs, Hank O'Day
was second and Madame Curie third
Ed Roche, a to 10 favorte, took tho
second race for three -year-olds at one
mile from field Of three other starters
Summary:
FIRST RACE, three.year- -olds and upward
5000 added, Gia furlongs
HrS%Oo ogR o. il2 5y F2SqsST9 TSa pSTias tooS
3. Madame turie lO3' BuN,
Time, U' iiG Ndalid pTUmiey. wise Man. =
ICarius and Panzaretn also ran.
SECOND RACE. three.year .olds selling. mile:
1, Ed Roche. ia, Rowan. to 10 out. out
z. Gourtshp. l0G,, Collins to lto3 out,
Time, 80 80 Battle Abbey also ran,
THIRD RACE, two-ycar- olds the Canarsie
selling stakes, furlonEs; o
/. Amacassin, 90, McAtee: .13 to o to TO
cdESy6n KS%Sn 1o7 buxton. ia TO 6tto TO
EdiittRri T., Frssonard' starry Banner and Una
tilla also ran,
FOURTH RACE three year-olds and upward.
handicap 500 added mile;
l. Julia Leon, 100 Rowan. - TO \ TO ] ? to
2. Flittergold, ITO, Ambrose IS to TO 10 10 4
8 Bayherry Candle l23,
rimc. Mi''ia8S5 Ss as. starikc &iTman and Ticket
also
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
WILLARD SISTERS
TENNIS SURPRISES
In Keen Play Eliminate
Townsend Thomson Team
on Merton Courts
MISS GREEN ALSO SHINES
HAvERFoRD. Pa, June 20.

HANERFORD. Pa. June 26.
The early stages Of the doubles matches
this afternoon in the annual woman's ten
mis- tournament at the Merton Cricket Club
developed a surprise, when Miss Anne
Barnes Townsend and Miss Rebecca Thom-
son lost a first round contest to the Misses
Vinette and Mildred Willard, sisters. Both
sides played a great game and were well
matched, except in the second set
Miss Townsend and Miss Thomson took
the first set Ga, but in the second lost al
most too easily, considering their form in
the preceding and 6nal sets, the score in
the second going TO l for the Misses Will
lard The third set was a game fight on
both sides. ending in favor OF the Misses
willard, to 8.
Equally surprising was the result Of
particularly we'll fought third round in
singles in which Mrs Valentine ~ Bieg
was eliminated by Miss Jasqueline Green
l-6, ca, Ca
Miss Sara c. Nelson and Marion Toul-
min won by default in the preliminary
doubles and captured a frst-round match
from Miss j. Boyd and Miss Gertrude Pan
coast Go, 6-1.
In first round doubles, Miss Peggy Thayer
and Miss Eleanor Robb gained victory
over Miss q. T. Chase and Miss Violet
Gratz. 6-l, 2-6, 6-2. This will pit them
against Miss Toulmin and Miss Nelson in
the semnnals tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Tomorrow's Aqueduct Entries

First race two-yenr-olds, conditions, > fur
longs-Atom. 1Oi; snap Dragon II NmpD, lO1;
Gold Tasscl H.; Porte lrapcau umpl lO7;
Flags, l07; Star Spanglcd lO7. Thistle, 1T.
Second race. four-ycar-olds and upward Bay,
side Selling Stocplechasc, $1,000 added, about .
miles-Archdale, 142: .ormead, 132; shannon
River, li2; Florida, 40; Nodclng, li2; TorerO
umpl 1877 Grey Les, lag; 'Doublet, 1877; $50
COny. 100
Third race, thrcp- -ycar-olds and upward,
mares. selling, l mic--Favour, III; Queen OF
the Sea, lO3 Dorcas. ] II: MADAME Hermann,
l0l; Precise, 1o2 Racontouse, los.
Fourth race, thrre.ycar-olds and upward.
the Willet HGndicap ~ miiessT,DGddXs Choiccc.
ia; Bella Desmond Omp), ll0t Holiday, l26;
Gqnrock ump). Polroma gmpl, ~.
Fifth race, three -ycRr-ulds and upward, sell
Ing, q fur@lGGssI,,L96slia, Ions ,, eS; Sir RlshaTd lo5i
gmP.l. 90 Photo Photo timp.E 9I2G;o Hydroglane, iIdlGi
Rebel, ll9; Fright. 1875 lean Mcneil lmP), 10
Yankee Notions, llO, Dancer, 40; Bond NmpD,
%, Managanes, l15. Also NliEibe. Checks, no.
Milhrey, 100, Plaudito ll5; 'Phillis b., 90
Rroomvalc ump1. 1l5; Margaret j.. o5; 'First
Andes, 1lO; Tipperary 115 : Brush 10,
sixth race, three-yoRr -olds / mile-Golden
Rod, ,iol; Lucius, 1l2 sun Flash II gmp.} ]
1On; Sorcerer IL umpD 1903; Manister Tol Ump.),
100; Acabado, 100 kits II ump.), 1903
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather, clear; track, fast.