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Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

Chas Conner, of Milton, was Mil
ford visitor this week.
Miss Natalie F. Irwin, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of Mrs. Saunders
Truitt.
Miss MAY Sharp of Lewes, has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Saunders
Truitt.
Miss Estella Coulston, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of Miss Elizabeth
Richards.
Mrs. Maggie J. Wyatt, who has been
very i'll for the past week, is slowly
recovering.
Wm V. Sipple, who has been visit
ing in Philadelphia, returned home
this week.
Miss Leah Durborough, who has
been visiting B. H. Matthews, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Fleming James, nee Goodwin, Of
Reisterstown, Md, is the guest of Miss
Eleanore James.
Miss Anna Kramlich has been spend
Ing some time with Mrs. William Ed
wards, in Lewes.
Mrs. DIR. Frank Irving Hurlock, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. S. Brad
ley, this week.
Miss Maria Causey left on Wednes-
day last for an extended trip to the
Bermuda Islands.
Miss May Lofiand and Miss Nettie
Reese, near Houston, have been visit
ing Miss Lizzie McColley.
Mrs. James H. Coulter and daugh-
ter, Mildred, of Philadelphia, is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. w. Piper.
Mrs. P. S. Campbell, Mrs. H. N
Hurst and niece, Miss Anna Morgan,
of Philadelphia, are the guests Of Mrs.
A. E. Archer,
Miss Letha Joseph, who was the
guest of Miss LeonOra Moore, of Dover,
on Saturday and Sunday last, returned
to her home in Milford on Monday.
Miss Cora Russell of near Glendale,
has returned from a protracted stay
with friends and relatives in Philadel-
phia, Chester, Camden, Altoona and
Arthur Reynolds, wife and baby re-
turned to Milford on Tuesday evening
last. Mr.. Reynolds has sold out his
interest in his business in the Southern
States, and will probably make his fu-
lure home in Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Tomllnson, Of
Philadelp phia, have been the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Humphreys dur
ng the past week, and. during their 90
ourn here, Mr.. TOmlinsOn has been
1nder the care of DR.. J. S. Prettyman,.
Tr
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Bad Roads.

The roads around Milford and vicin-
ity are in a deplOrable condition. The
recent snow with the heavy rain that
followed has left the road beds one i'm
passible mass of mud.
These have been particularly hard On
the rural free delivery agents, who have
been many hours over their usual time
in making the routes.
The bad roads have also affected busi-
ness to considerable extent. Very few
country people have been in town, and
only those who have had 10 have the
the necessities of life. This excess of
moisture has made the atmOsphereveIy
damp and nearly everyone is suffering
from cold in some shape.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
The First Practice Of the New Band.

The first practice of the newly or
ganized Milford band, was held in
Firemen's Hall on Monday evening
last.
They have secured the instruction of
Prof. julie ReybOld, who has been tu-
toring the Diamond State Band, and
whose efforts in that direction have
been attended with remaik kable success.
Prof. Reybold, predicted that the
new organization in Milford if the
memt ers apply themselves-will in
time become as proficient as any band
in the State The following officers
have been elected:
William Gray, president; Robert
Hill, vice-president; John Latchum
treasurer; William Gray, leader, julie
Reybold, musical director.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Why Not Close the Stores Early.

A movement is being agitated by
the clerks and storekeepers of Milford
to have the places Of business of the
town to close early during the dull
winter evenings. Such a plan was
tried last year and the result was salts
factory to alland as the conditions are
the same there is no reason why the
plan should not meet with the same
success now. All the shopping that is
necessary can be done early in the
evening, as we'll as later ON. 1t also
gives the clerks much needed rest,
and stimulates them for better work
1t is intended to close at eight o'clock
every evening, except Saturdays, and
on that night at ten.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
THE MEETING OF THE EUCHRE CLUB
At the Home of Mrs. j. L. Pratt Was a
Decided Success.

The Euchre Club was entertained by
Miss James and Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt,
at Mrs. Pratt's home, on Friday even
ing, January 23rd. The game was
progressive four hand euchre.
Miss Fannie Holmes won the first
prize, Mrs. George Hall the second
prize, Mrs Caulk the BOBBY prize, and
Miss James cut the winning card aud
captured the consolation prize. The
meeting was not one of the largest the
Club has had, but it was one of the
most enjoyable; and the hostesses are
to be congratulated on the success of
their entertainment.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
John Welch, Miss OsmOnd will assist
her in entertaining,O on Friday evening,
January 3lst.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Barge Lost Off Fenwick island.

The barge Jennie Hughes, of New
Brunswick, n. S., from Norfolk, Va,
for Pawtucket, r. l., with bituminOus
coal was caught in heavy northeast
gale on Sunday morning last, about
fifteen miles from Fenwick Island light
and was lost. Her engine house was
stove in, machinery disabled, and she
was badly leaking. The captain and
crew were taken Off by the tug Gyp-
sum King, which had the barge in tow.
The captain and crew were landed at
Lewes. and Immediately started for
New York
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
RESOLUTIONS Of Respect.

WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father has
seen fit to take from us our beloved
brother, Walter H. Davis, and
WHEREAS. by his death Temple
Lodge. No. 9, A. f. and A NJ, has lost
an esteemed and worthy member, there
be it
Resolved, that this expression Of our
esteem for our deceased brother, end
our sympathy for his beieaved family
he entered upon the minutes Of this
L ,dge and a copy be sent TO his family
and to the newsps oers Of our town.
g. LAYTON GRIER
GEO. w. MARSHALL, Com.
THEo. TOwNsEND.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
TO ORGANIZE A VOCAL CHORUS.
A Meeting Was Held For That Purpose
on Friday EVENING Last.

The musical ability of Milford met
at tbe home of Miss Minnie Richards
ON West street, North Milford, on Fri
day last, and proceeded to organize a
.>vocal chorus.
The need of such an organization
has been felt in the town for number
of years, and quite a few schemes along
this line have been discussed in the
INST. but they all failed to materialize,
hut from present indications it appears
that this effort will prove a success.
At the meeting there were about
twenty-five present, and great deal
of enthusiasm was manifested.
The following officers were elected {:
President, Prof. J. d. Brooks; secre-
tarv. Miss Ona Cranston; treasurer, j.
p Steward ,Jr.; musical director, Frank
Rickards; assistant director, Charles
Holzmueller; pianist, Miss Edna Bar
ker; assistant pianist, Miss Mabelle
Smith. an
The next meeting of the chorus Will
he held at the home of Miss Richards
on this, Friday, evening. All those
who are interested in the movement
are invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Poor SIeighing.

The snow began falling on Saturday
afternoon last, aud by Sunday morn-
ing the me r, tiukle of sleigh bells were
heard. The sleighing continued until
Monday noon when the warm weatLe Ler
coon rut stop to the sport.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
HICKS PREDICTION
FOR FEBRUARY.
ACCORDING TO TIE FORECAST 1T
WILL BE A MONTH OF STORM.
The Great Blizzard of the Year Will
Come Between the 4th and 18th
He Warns All To Be Prepared.

According to the prediction of the
Rev. Irl R. Hicks, in the "Word
and Works." we are to have a very
disagreeable February, and all should
be prepared for the crisis Of the win
ter
The following is the forecasts in part:
'The month will open warm and
threatening. Moon is on celestial equa-
tor on the lst, tending greatly to excite
electrical storms in many places. Dis
turbances will continue until about
the 4th, bringing heavy rains. turning
later to snow over much of the coun-
try. It is safe TO say that this first
February period, like all the following
periods of the month, will begin with
moderate to warm, bright days, but
rain with wind and thunder southwark
will follow and turn quickly to snow,
sleet and very cold weather.
A storm period to watch is from
about Sunday the Sth to Thursday the
18th. The days of greatest violence
will be on and touching the 10th and
18th. dangerously high tides will he
most natural, with strong probabilities
of seismic disturbances, and heavy
tropical storms in the South Violent
rains may be expected generally over
southern and central parts Of the cOun-
trv while boreal and counterpart in
the form of furious snow storm and
blizzard from the west and north iced
not surprise any reader. The cri of
these disturbances will come on and
next to the 18th. The cold wave that
would naturally appear about the 18th /
may possibly be retarded until after
the moons passage over the eeleatial /
EQUATOR on the 18th. But these who
do not prepare for hard winter storms,
and for a great cold wave and blizzard
between the 9th and 10Th of February,
will. we fear pay a costly penalty.
The sto m period extending from
the 18th to the 23rd is covered by many
disturbing factors. This period dur
ing its opening stages will bring change
to quite warm for the season, and .
heavy storms of rain, wind and thun-
der will speedily be followed by change
to sIeet and snow, all winding up with
stiff wintry gales and cold wave from
the north west.
The last three days of the month
will bring return of general storm con-
ditions, winding up on the 2Sth with
electrical disturbances and heavy rains
in many sections of the country. Upon
the whole, we forecast an unusually
stormy and disagreeable February a
commingliug Ofvernal, tropical storms,
with boreal and wintry visltatlons.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
A Surprise Party.

Mr.. Chas. HOlzmueller, one of Mil
ford's tonsorial artists, was given sur
prise party at his home in South Mil
ford on Tuesday evening last. 1t was
the fortieth anniversary Of Mr.. Holz-
mueller's birth; during the evening he
received the congratulations of many
friends. After the congratulations a
table laden with luxuries was spread
for those present.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Officers Elected.

The Kent County Mutual Insurance
Co. held its annual meeting in Dover
Wednesday, at which time the follow
ing directors were elected for the en-
suing wear: John w Causey, Milford;
G. S Pennewill and Joseph Mcdaniel,
Dover; Chas. G. Houston, Millsboro;
VIM. A. FAIRIES, Smyrna; Thomas j.
Hursey, Laurel; J. J. Ross Seaford;
Geo. B. Money, Delaware City; James
A. Hopkins, Milton. John W. Causey
was reelected president, g. S. Penne-
will vice. president, William Denney
secretary and treasurer. ard Cecil g.
Z. ou a. -tai.t sse4~ta'y.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Will Start on Business Tour.

On February End, DIR. G. Layton
Grier starts on his annual trip in the
interest of The l.. D. Caulk Dental
Speciality Business. Few in our COM
munity appreciate that we have in
Milford an industry that can boast of
a regular trade in every state in the
United States, and every country of
the world where dentistry is practiced
The specialties manufactured by this
concern are of the highest standard,
and are so recognized by the profession
and trade. In conversation with DIR.
Grier, he informs us that he will on that
trip visit the following States: Penn
sylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas,
California, Oregon, Washington, Mon
tana, Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois,
iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michi-
gan
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
The Lecture Course.

The coming lecture Of the University
course will be Of one great interest. DR..
Sykes says George Meredith is the ablest
English novelist, and none should fail
to hear this interesting address. The
lecture will be given in the Century
Club room next Wednesday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Study Course of University Extension
Lectures.

A very interesting meeting of the
study class was held on Tuesday after
noon at 4 p. m. The program for the
/ wo coming meeting is as follows:
Meredith" +" February 3rd.
1. Reading of Biography.
Miss Viva johnson.
Discussion by teachers
II. Discussion of the Ord al of Rich
ard Feverel Mr.. Willis.
III. Illustrate Theory Of Fiction in the
''Egoist" and review the Book.
Miss Mary Billings
". Compare the Treatment of the
Marriage Problem in Daniel Derondo
and Diana of the CrOssways
To be Assigned
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
What is Going On in the Shipyard

VIM G. Abbott has been given a
contract this week to hui'd a vessel for
Philadelphia parties. The dimensions
ere as follows; Seventy-foOt keel, TWEEN
ty and Oue-half feet beam, depth Of hold
five and one-half feet. Work on the
1ew craft will soon begin.
The schooner "Godfrey" which was
launched last week, will be completed
in a few days. She is owned by a Mr..
Robbins, of Philadelphia.
The gasoline launch "Palacea," of
Ti,-~o~. Sc o~cio nt 'Ne ~rh"~f rnde~g0-
IL Z. -
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
OBITUARY.
POLK.

William Polk, aged 81 years, died at
his home in North Milford, on Satur-
day last, of pneumonia. Mr.. Polk who
was a highly respected citizen in this
town, was a member of the Order Of
Brotherhood of the Union, who con-
Quoted the obsequies.
He was inferred in Odd Fellows
Cemetery on Monday; Rev. S. NJ. Nor
gan preaching the funeral sermon. He
a daughter to mourn his loss.
Pierce.
William Pierce, of Houston, died at
his residence in that town on Wednes-
day evening last after lingering illness
of pneumonia. His death was a great
shock to his numerous relatives and
friends of which he has quite anumber
in Milford. Mr.. Pierce was citizen Of
high standing and was loved by all
who knew him. He has been for years
a member of the Presbyterian Church
of this town, and will be much missed
by that institution. He is brother to
George F. Pierce and DR.. J. o. Pierce,
both of Milford. He leaves q wife and
son to mourn his loss. Funeral will be
held on Sunday next, interment at Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
MATRIMONIAL NOTES
OF THE WEEK
CUPID HAS HAD A BUSY SEASON.
Spencer-ShappeII.

At the home of the brides sister in
Omaha, Nebraska, Mr.. Wilbur Shap-
pelland Miss Lula Spencer were united
in married at s p. M, Jan. 2l, 1908, in
the presence of few intimate friends.
Miss Annie Rattan acted as bridesmaid
and Mr.. Frank Spencer, brother of the
bride, was best man. Rev. Charles
Ashton, friend ofthe family, OBLIGATED
The bride appeared in white silk,
which was very pretty and becoming.
The groom appeared in a black suit
very appropriate for the occasion. The
house was beautifully decorated, and
a very enjoyable time was participated
by all who were present. Many hand
some and useful presents were received
The couple will make their home at
17l3 Gason Street, Omaha, Nebraska,
where the groom is one of the most
popular salesmen in the largest general
store in that city.
May success crown their efforts in
this life, and a path rid of thoras be
their way to the end
Piteher-AbbOtt.
Miss Edith Pitcher and ThOs. Abbott
both of this town, were united in The
holy bonds of matrimOny at the home
of the bride on South Walnut street
early Thursday morning. Rev. H. L
Buhstein performed the ceremony, and
only the near friends and relatives were
present. The couple left on the early
train for an extended wedding tour,
after which they will reside in Milford
POrter-AtkinS.
William H. Atkins of Philadelphia,
and Carrie Porter, of near FELTON,, were
by the Rev. H. L Bunstein at
the home of the bride on Jan. 2sth 1903. /
The newly married couple will make
their home in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
UOrOner's AbbOtt's Report for January

Henry Abbott, Coroner of Kent coun-
ty, has made a fairly good record for
himself daring the past month. He
has had six cases-One in Dover, one
in Smyrna, three in Harrington, and
one in Houston Mr.. Abbott thinks
that he is doing very well for the first
month
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Kings Daughters.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Faithful Circle Of Kings Daughters.
will be held at the home OF Miss Mabel
D-v'-. Thursd"v, February 5th, at
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
POrter-Atkins.
CHURCH NEWS.
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

The pastor will preach in the morn
ing on the "Single Eye" Sabbath
School lesson "Paul at Athens"
Christian EndeaVOr Day.
Christian Endeavor day will be OBJ
served with appropriate exercises next
Sunday evening by the Y. P. S. g. E.
The leader will be S. G. Evans, Jr., and
a special program consisting of music
and readings will be rendered All are
cordially invited to attend. Service at
the Ave. NJ. f. Church as usual.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
BEFORE THE SQUIRE.
LOnand vs.. Davis.

The case of PeterL Lofisnd VS. George
Davis came up before Esquire Truitt
on Saturday last. Watson Harrington
represented the defense, Robert White
the plaintiff.
Mr.. LOtland held a number of old
judgment bonds against Mr.. Davis,
which he had entered and ordered
executed. MIR. Davis filed an affidavit
against them, and judgment was re-
Versed
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Harrington.

Frederic Harrington, of near Har-
rington, was brought before Alderman
Truitt on Saturday last charged with
disorderly conduct. He was fined s.
and costs.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30

THE official board of the Chapel will
meet after the session ofthe school next
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Christian EndeaVOr Day.
Baptist Church.

Services at the Baptist Church next
Sunday, February lst, at 1880 a. m.
At I D. m. a sermon illustrated by large
hand paintings. 1t is expected that a
series of meetings will follow in which
brethren from Philadelphia and Will
mington will assist. All invited.
Avenue NJ. Z. Church,
The Epworth League of the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church will be
led next Sunday evening by Miss Lulu
Truitt. The topic for the month of
February will be: ga Young Chris
tian's battle-ground" and the phase
that will be discussed Sunday evening
will be "Selfmastery or Slavery" 1st
Cor. 8: 24-27.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-30
Christ Church.

Feb. 1, fourth Sunday after Epip-
hany) mathis, sermon and celebration,
1880 a. m; Sunday School, ? p. m !;
St. Stephens Chapel, $50 p. m; st.
Faiths Guild, Tuesday evening; Christ
Church Guild, Wednesday evening";
Choir rehearsal, Saturday evening.
Chapel.
THE regular monthly prayer meeting
will be held at the Chapel next Sunday.
The Rev. Mr.. Morgan is expected to
lead Mr.. Thos. Watson will sing with
the choir as a solo ain the Morning."
Seats for visitors parents Of scholars
desired to attend this month
ly prayer and experience meeting.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-24
DEMOCRATIC UNITY.

The Democratic press of the country
is doing all it can to secure harmony
in the ranks of Democracy and from
all over the United States come re-
ports of better feeling between the
two factions. Just the other day the
Jaoksonian club of Nebraska rein
81 lated the members who were expelled
in 1896 for refusing to support Bryan
on the free silver platform. Well, it
will make the contest more interest
ing to have an opposition to the Re-
publicans that is strong enough to put
up good fight. But in all probable
ity the Democrats will find that many
OF the thousands of voters who left
their ranks because of free silver and
other vagaries will not return to the
fold when called. Many of those who
left, here, joined the Republican party
and have so lost confidence in the
leaders of the party to which they
formerly belonged that they will
never consent to follow them again.
The Democratic party today can
offer few good reasons why thinking
voter should join it unless indeed it be
that the voter desires part of the
graft in the big cities where Democ-
racy holds sway. The old principles
which, decades ago, endeared that
party to the people have all been cast
aside or transferred to the Republi-
cans. No real principle can now be
claimed by the party, and issues for
the next campaign are yet to be cho-
SEN
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-24

be paid by the United States, which, it
was said. was not enough. He also
told Mr.. Hay that many of the lead
ing Colombians regarded q revolution
in Panama as certain if the canal
treaty failed OF ratification and that
statement to that effect was made
in the Colombian senate The whole
correspondence shows that the Colon
bians fully understood the risks they
ran in defeating the treaty ratification
but, nevertheless, because they thought
they could get better terms they took
the chances Mr.. Beaupre said the
Oolombians could in no way be
brought to realize that the Nicarau-
guam route had ever been seriously
considered by the United States. AZ
ter the recognition of Panama, the
Colombian national council voted ten
to one to hand him his passports but
for some reason, probably because
cooler heads saw the folly of much
an act, he never got them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-24
MORE LIGHT.

The third instalment of papers rela.
ting to the canal question, which has
just been submitted to Congress by
President Roosevelt, sheds some new
light on the situation and lends
strength to the Presidents position.
1t appears that the Colombian govern
ment was notified OF the feeling in
this country about the canal and was
told that failure to ratify the treaty
might result in a serious state of
affairs. Minister Beaupre, in one
of his letters, informed Secretary
Hay that the public opposition to the
treaty in Colombia was all based upon
the claimed injury to the national
honor by the granting Of sovereignty
by the canal while the private discus.
sion was all directed to the price to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-24
Il HEA YEN RETEALED.

THE subjoined poem is from the pen of the Rev,
Frederick George Scott, of Quebec, Canada, the
author Of the poem, "An Unnamed Lake" published
in recent issue of the Journal.l
I rose at midnight and beheld the sky
Sown thick with stars, like grains
of golden sand
Which God had scattered loosely
from his hand
Upon the floor ways of His house on
high;
And straight 1 pictured to my
spirits eye
The giant worlds, their course by
wisdom planned,
The weary waste, the CULTS no sight
hath spanned,
And endless time forever passing by.
Then, filled with wonder and secret
dread,
{ crept to where my child lay fast
asleep,
With chubby arm beneath his golden
head.
What cared then for all the stars
above?
One little face shut out the boundless
deep,
One little heart revealed the heaven
of love.