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Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
FIGHT
OVER FOX HUNT
TWO FARMERS HAVE A CLASH ON
WALNUT STREET.
1t Grew Out Of the Shooting Affair on
Monday Week-It Started With an
Argument and Ended in Melee.

/ Once again the peace of Milford has
been disturbed by clash between a
farmerand a fox-hunter. which resulted
in a fight and the arrest of both par
ties.
The trouble occurred on Saturday
afternoon near the Walnut street
bridge. and the street at that time was
thronged with people A vast crowd
soon collected around the combatants
and when it was rumored that it was
trouble over a fOx-chase, the excite
ment went to fever heat. People left
the stores, and for a time business in
the vicinity of the trouble was suspen-
ded..
Ever since the trouble one year ago
when a number of fox hounds were
shot by farmers, and the incident ended
in a riot-a repetition of the affair has
been looked for, and after the fight on
Saturday you could hear the people
saying all over the town, Il told you
sou
The fight and the cause of the trou-
bic was told the CHRONICLE by an eye
witness, and was as follows:
Mr.. Fred. Whitehead, Jr., of near
Lincoln, and a number of fox hunters
from Milford had had trouble over a
fox chase, as was stated in the last issue
Of this paper
Mr.. Whitehead ordered the sports
men off of his land, and proceeded to
shoot at the dogs, but those present
claim that the bullets came nearer them
than the CANNES. On Saturday upon
the arrival of Mr. Whitehead in Mil
fotd he was accosted by member of
the Hunting Club, and interrogated as
to why he had assumed his antagonis-
tic position in regard to chasing rey-
nard William Bennett another dew
otee Of the sport, Joined in the cOnver-
sation which grew heated, and finally
ended by Whitehead striking Bennett
A regular melee followed. Both par
ties were arrested and taken before
Alderman Truitt, who fined each So
and costs.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
OBITUARY.
Bancroft.

The funeral of Mrs. E. H. Bancroft
of Camden, Del. on Wednesday of
last week, was largely attended by
friends of the family from all parts of
the State. The services were conducted
by the pastor of the M. E Church,
Camden. assisted by Rev. S. B. Hiley,
of Dover. Interment in Odd Fellow s.
Cemetery, Camden.
Mrs. Bancroft was highly respected
by all who knew her, and her circle of
friends was large, having been a prom
inent and active member of Fruitland
Grange, as well as the State Grange of
Delaware. She was sixty-six years of
age at the time of her death. Having
spent most of her married life of forty
years in this the State of her adoption.
She leaves a husband, Mr. r H.
Bancroft, and one son and daughter.
to mourn her loss. The son. Mr.. f. A.
Bancroft, living on the homestead at
Camden, and the daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Peach, near Wilmington. All of whom
have the earnest and heartfelt sympa-
thy of their many friends, as manifes-
ted by the large attendance at the fun
eral
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Meeting of Vocal Chorus.

The first practice of the vocal chorus
was held at the home of Miss Minnie
Richards on Friday evening last. Con-
sidering that it was the first time that
they had sung together, the chorus did
exceedingly we'll A committee was
appointed to confer with the School
Board to ascertain if it were possible
to secure the use of one room in the
High School building for the purpose
of practicing. The Board will act on
the question this week. The next meet
ing ofthe Club will be held at the home
of Miss Richards this, Friday, evening.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
The Last Lecture.

The last lecture of the University Ex-
tension Course was given in the Gem
tury Club room Wednesday evening
last. Prof. Sykes has made a great
impression in Milford, and it is hoped
that much success will crown hisefforts.
His talk on Wednesday evening was
on "ThOs. Hardy" which subject he
handled in an admirable manner. All
the money that is left over after pay
ing the expenses of the lecture course
will go towards the High School library.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Fell From House.

While working Friday last on the
house of J. Stanley Short, which is
situated on South Front street, Oscar
Brown fell from the roofand sustained
serious injuries. He was in the act of
descending to the ground, and had just
put his foot on the ladder when it
slipped, causing Mr.. Brown to lose his
balance. He was taken to his home in
North Milford, and while no bones
were broken he was badly bruised.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Thanks to Firemen.

We give our grateful thanks to the
brave and quickly responding firemen
of Milford for their brave and energetic
work at the fire Sunday morning. Mr..
Mccullough, whose house was in great
danger, said he had seen a great many
fires fought in the cities that was not
handled half as we'll as the firemen of
Milford handled the fire at T. w Pretty
mans store.
MRS. HARRY d. MCCULLOUGH,
Mrs. GEORGE +. Ross.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
win Engage in Commission Business

James F. Hobson, who has been liv-
ing near Oakley Station, has moved to
Philadelphia, and will again enter into
the commission business at the corner
of Front and Spruce streets. Mr.. Hob
son would like to hear from any of his
former shippers, as he feels fully equip
ped to do them justice.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
New Band Progressing.

The new Milford band which was or
ganized about one month ago, is pro-
crossing rapidly under the tutorage OF
Prof ReybOld. The boys are manifest
ing much enthusiasm, and are
working manfully.
They are now practicing on their
first piece. and considering the time
they have been playing, have made
good progress.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Settled for Fire.

Trusten P. Causey, agent for the
Home Insurance Company, settled the
insurance on the stock Of T. B. Pretty
man, which was destroyed by fire on
Sunday morning last. The stock was
insured for $500.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Special Meeting Of The W. G. T. U.

A special meeting of the society of
Women's Christian Tenn perance Union
will be held in the Avenue Methodist
Episcopal church next Sunday even
ing. A special program will be rem
dered, and all should attend this
meeting. The choirs of the various
churches in the town have united for
the occasion, and will render extra
music.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Mrs. Geo. H. Hall EntertainS the Euchre
Club.

Mrs. George H. Hall entertained the
Euchre Club on Friday evening, Feb.
sixth. The game played was progress
sive four hand euchre. A number of
visitors were present and a large at.
tendance of club members. All en-
ioyed Mrs. Halls charming hospitality.
Mrs Daniel Hirsch won the first prize;
Mrs. J. Stanley Short the second prize
and Mrs. S. John Abbott the BOBBY
prize. The consolation prize was Mrs.
Heisler's, she being the fortunate one
in cutting the high card.
The next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Annie Lord Hynson on Friday
evening, February thirteenth, where
the Misses McKim and Miss Fannie
Holmes will assist her in entertaining
the club.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
GAVE A SEWING PARTY.
Mrs. William Gray Entertains Her
Friends.

Mrs. William Gray, one of Milford's
oldest residenters, gave a sewing party
to a number of her friends at her home
on South Front street, Tuesday even
ing last. Mrs. Gray, who is eighty
seven years old, has host of friends
in Milford and all at the party Tuesday
evening expressed themselves as being
thoroughly satisfied that Mrs. Gray
had not yet forgotten the art of hospi-
tality. There were about fifteen pres
ent, and after having a social time they
were all invited to partake of refresh
ments that would have tempted any
epicure.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Reception at Century Club.

A reception will be given by the Gems
tury Club at their rooms on Church
avenue next Tuesday evening. These
occasions are given annually by the
Club, and are always enjoyed by those
who attend. A special program will
be rendered this time, and every thing
done possible to make the affair the
hest vet held
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
BEFORE THE SQUIRE.
RYAN VS.. Pardee.

A referee trial, Alexander Ryan,
plaintiff. and John Pardee, defendant,
came off before Esquire Graham on
Friday last. The suit was for bill of
1892, but the referees, Geo. Reynolds,
John o. Truitt and Jos. Calhoun, only
allowed $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Special Meetings at Baptist Church.

Revival meetings have been in pro
gress at the Baptist Church during
the past two weeks. The services are
very interesting, and are drawing large
crowds. This week the Quaker prea-
cher, Joseph Hoffman, and his organ
ist, from Philadelphia, have been as.
sisting in the services. All are invited
TO attend.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Study Course of U. E. Class.

The study course of the University
Extension met in the High School
building on Tuesday afternoon last, t,and
it was decided in the future to have the
meeting only every two weeks instead
ofevery week. A very interesting pro-
gram was given, which consisted Of in-
structive papers on Harding. The
next meeting will be held on Tuesday,
February oath, at p. m, and the pro-
gram will be as follows;
''Stevenson's Views on Romance.
Miss Lulu Ross.
Elements of Romance in Stevenson's
Life.U Miss Mary Hail.
Romantic Treatment of Moral Prob
lem in DR.. Jeckyl and Mr.. Hyde
"SteVenson's Relation to Sir Walter
Scott" Miss Anna Ratcliff.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Milford Grange.

Milford Grange met last Saturday
to complete the initiation Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Medford Jones to the first four
degrees of the order. Resolutions
concerning fox-hunting were intro
duced, which will be considered at the
meeting this Saturday. J. J. Rosa will
discuss "Fertilizers" this week, and
Mrs. G. f. Phillips "Current Events"
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Sherifrs Sale.

The property of Jos. A Heavalow
and wife, which is situated near Milton
was sold at public sale in front of the
Hotel Windsor on Saturday afternoon
last. 1t was purchased by John G..
Hazard, OF Milton, for $265.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Chronicles Quick Work

An advertisement was placed in the
one-cent a word column of the CHRoN-
IcLE last week by William Pierce, stat
ing that he had lost a valuable bird
dog. In less than three hours after
the paper was out the dog was returned
to Mr.. Pierce. How is that for quick
work?
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
MARRIED.
GeraIds-Dyer.

Frank Dyer and Lille May Geralds
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony by the Rev. J. S. Willis, at his
home on Wednesday evening, February
IL, at seven o'clock. Both Of the young
people are of this town, and they will
probably make their future home in
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Industrial Edition DELAYED.

The Industrial Edition of the CHRON-
ICLE which was to be issued this week
will necessarily be delayed. The agent
of the paper who was gathering the
material was called to his home on ac-
count Of sickness and the edition will
be delayed several weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Pension Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, of Whining
ton, has secured a pension for William
E. Davis, of Frederick, late Co. "E, I"
9Th Del. Inf, six dollars a month from
August 20, 1902.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Public Sale.

Mr.. H. R. Erickson will sell at his
residence in North Milford tomorrow,
Saturday, afternoon, at I.30 O'Clock,
lot of parlor, sitting-rOom, ,dining-rOom,
bed room and kitchen furniture, and
many other things.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13

TOMORROW will be st. Valentines
day, and the mails will be loaded with
tokens of remembrance.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13

c. NJ. HAMMOND has finished his
new lime house, and has been filling
it this week with both slaked and un-
slaked lime.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13

Jos. E. Holland has had a new show
window placed in the grocery store Of
A. Smith, on Walnut street, this week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13

ACCORDING to prophesy, the next
fire will be in North Milford. First
North and then South is the order o.
fires in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
CHURCH NEWS.
Avenue NJ. f. Church.

The Epworth League of the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, held a
very interesting meeting on Sunday
( evening last. The attendance was the
largest that has been seen there in
many months. A special program
consisting of two addresses was reu-
dered, which were two Of the finest
that has ever been delivered before the
League. Prof J. D. Brooks president
of the Christian Endeavor Society OF
Milford, was the first speaker, and gave
a very interesting talk on christian
Characters in the Worlds History" "
An address was also made by John P.
Holland On christian Men and WO-
men in Our National Life Both
speakers emphasized the point that
the greatest good and the most lasting
impressions made upon the history of
the world were produced by men with
Christian characters.
The meeting next Sunday will be in
charge Of H. r. Erickson, and all are
invited to attend this service.
The Epworth League topic for the
month of February will be "A Young
Christians battle-ground" and the
topic for Sunday evening is "Selfish
Ambitions and Christ's Service"
Mark 10: 35-45.
Avenue NJ. E. Sunday School-Last
Sunday was Missionary Day at the
Avenue NJ. E. Sunday School, and as
there will be only one more missionary
collection taken before conference, a
special effort was made to bring the
amount given by the school up to the
regular standard The collection
amounted to over $1,000.
Next Sunday will be Decision Day
in the school. Cards have been dis
tributed by the teachers to their sehol-
ars which are to be signed and returned
if they desire to live better life
Christ Church.
Feb 15-(Sexaee-ima Su"day) ma
dts, litany and sermon, 1890 q. III. !;
Sunday School, p. M; St. SlephOns
$3.50 p. m; st. Faiths Guild, Tue-day
evening; Christ Church Guild, We'd
nesday evening; Choir rehearsal, Sat
urday evening.
Baptist Church.
Revival services will continue all of
next week, excepting Sunday evening
next, February 18th, when we will
unite in the Union Temperance at the
Avenue M. E Church, Services SUR
day morning at 1870. All welcome
Presbyterian Church.
The pastor will preach Sunday morn
ing. Subject: Tine Proclamation of
Amnesty"
Sabbath School at O'Clock.
Evening meeting will oegin at 81
o'clock, and close in time for attend
ance uIon the services in the Avenue
NJ. E Church.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13

THURSDAY was the anniversary Of
the birth Of Abraham Lincoln. In
some places in Delaware it was OBJ
served as a holiday.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Christ Church.

Feb 15-(Sexage-ima Su"day) ma
its, litany and sermon, 1890 q. III.
Sunday School, p. m; St Stephens,
$50 p. m; st. Faiths Guild, Tuesday
evening; Christ Church Guild, We'd
nesday evening; Choir rehearsal, Sat
urday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-13
Baptist Church.

Revival services will continue all of
next week, excepting Sunday evening
next, February 18th, when we will
unite in the Union Temperance at the
Avenue M. E Church, Services SUR
day morning at 1890 All welcome.
The independent., 1903-04-30

Not SO very long ago one star an 1
one popular clown sufIiced to fill the
bill with a first-class circus. The
great Adam Forepaugh and Sells
Brothers circus comes to us on May
Is with twenty-four of the worlds
greatest male and female bareback
equestrians and forty of its funniest
fools. Shades of Jimmy Robinson and
Dan Rice, what a contrast! The
twenty-four artists referred to appear
simultaneously in three rings, in sim
gle principal and double and quadru-
PIE somersaults, carrying, Jockey, hur-
die and travesty acts, and are as not
able for talent as in numbers. In its
other departments the circus with
which they are associated is propor-
tionately strong.
The independent., 1903-04-30

this issue are, Mr.. Hamilton Wright
Mabie's Emerson and Concord"
with several fine original drawings
by Miss Roberts; Prof. John c. Van
Dykes Sargent, the Portrait Paint
err" with several fine reproductions OF
Sargent's portrait work; an install
ment of ex-Secretary Long's'The New
American Navy" dealing with the
blockade of Cuba; particularly pic
turesque and readable account of life
in Venezuela, "The Land of Stand
STILL" by Mr.. James Barnes, who went
to Venezuela as The Outlook's corre-
spondent during the recent imbroglio;
novel paper about "The First Chill
dren's Farm in New York." by Mrs.
Parsons, who planned the interesting
experiment; and an installment of Mr..
Stewart Edward Whites charming
out-of-door series of papers called
'The Forest" dealing with canoeing.
The independent., 1903-04-30
The May Outlook

The May magazine number of The
Outlook contains many noteworthy
portraits of persons prominently be-
fore the public just now-among 9TH
ers, one of Mr.. Edgar e. Clark. who
is to be the assistant secretary for the
new department of commerce; Of
Judge Grosscup, whose recent deci-
sions in important cases have at
tracted so much attention; Mayor
Jones of Toledo, the ''man without a
party" Sargent, the portrait painter,
and President Castro Of Venezuela.
The special illustrated features of
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Texas Bankers Meet.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 22-Represen-
tative bankers to total of several
score filed the assembly room of tie
Oriental hotel at ten O'Clock this
morning wbeh Chairman NJ L. Sims
called to order the annual meeting of
the Fifth District Bankers associa-
ton. After addresses of welcome had
been delivered and responded to and
the usual committees appointed the
regular convention programme was
taken up. Some of those presenting
addresses of papers on live financial
topics were A. V. Lane of Ljallas,
Horace Gate of Mineola, J. W Blake
of Sherman, J. l.. White of McKin-
ney. Judge Belknap of Waxahachie
and 7. j. Record of Paris. The con
vention will conclude tomorrow with
the election of officers for the ensuing
wear
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Kentucky Poultry Show.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 22-After
weeks of preparations the Kentucky
Poultry association opened its annual
exhibition today in Music hall The
number and high class of the exhibits
attest the success of the association s
efforts to make this the most notable
show of the kind ever held in this
part of the country. Turkeys, geese,
chickens and other domestic fowl of
fancy breeds are shown in profusion
and there is also an intresting display
of rabbits and other forms of pet
stock. The show will continue one
week.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Died

At l2 80 this afternoon Leland LIE.
roy, the three months old son of Prof.
and Mrs, Alfred Durfee, after an
illness of about ten days. The little
fellow had pneumonia, but the doctor
succeeded in breaking up that disease.
Then complications set in resulting in
Inflammation of the bowels and kid
neys. Burial will take place in
Mount Moriah cemetery. at Canon
City, where Mr.. and Mrs. Durfee
have child buried The funeral
will be held at 10 O'Clock Saturday,
at the residence 5O2 Petroleum avenue.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
One Night to Chicago.

Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Westerns famous fast Chicago Special
leaves Denver dialy 80 p. M, arriv-
ing Chi ,ago next afternoon at ACC
o o'clock. Solid train, free reclining
chair cars, drawing room sleeping
cars, dining cars, buffet smoking and
library cars and standard day coaches
Another fast through train leaves
Denver at l0:30 p. IN. ID. W. AL
bridge, General Agent, S0l Seven
teenth St., Denver, Colo. llft
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Gould Dinner Will be Notable.

New York, Jan. 22-The recent dis
astrous fire in the Gould residence in
Fifth avenue is not to interfere with
the leaborate dinner to be given there
this evening by Mr., and Mrs George
j. Gould. The dinner promises to
surpass In splendor all the smart func.
tions of the season.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Good Traffic in New England.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 22-In refer
ence to the outlook for railroad busi
ness in New England territory. it is
said traffic conditions are the best
ever known at this season Both
through and local business is excep-
tionally heavy. Increased costs of
labor and materials during the last
few months, however, and the increas-
ing demand upon equipment OF all
railroads is expected to result shortly
in material increase in rates.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22

While passing through the city park
yesterday afternoon on his way to the
Dorcas mill Mr.. John Little came
near receiving the bullet from care
less hunters gun. He heard the crack
of rife and the whiz of bullet
which sank itself into the bark of a
tree not more than three feet from
Mr.. Little. The Tri bune has often
called attention to the wreckless aud
promiscuous shooting INDUCED in by
boys who are old enough to know
enough to be careful.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Every Bottle of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy Warranted.

We guarantee every bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and will re-
tund the money to anyone who is not
satisfied after using two thirds of the
contents. This is the best remedy in
the world for la grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough and is
pleasant and safe to take. 1t pre-
evnts any tendency of a cold to result
in pneumonia. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
+. Purely Personal .

Lee Champion went to Denver to-
day on business.
e. K. Hanger is up from Pueblo
looking after his Florence interests.
Mrs. A. II. Ruth is down from
Denver visiting her sister. Mrs. II. l..
Yard.
Eddie Lewis, who has been visit
ing for week his cousin, Miss Nellie
Lewis, returned to his home today in
Emporia, Kansas.
Miss Julia Bachelor who has
been stopping in this city for several
months left today for Victor where
she will reside permanently.
j. II. McMichael is taking a
short respite from his duties at the
post office. He will spend week in
Colorado Springs and Denver.
H A. Cook left at noon for Den,
yer where he will meet his aged
father and mother, who are coming
from Mayville, n. y, for visit.
u E. Blunt left Yesterday after
noon for the east where he will enter
"A business college Mrs. Blunt and
her mother, Mrs King will follow IN
a few days.
- Mrs. E. Houston aud her sister
sengers yesterday morning for Florence
and Salida. to spend short time
visiting with relatives Aspen Dem.
ocrat.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween W. l.. Morris and j. f. Blunt
has been dissolved W. L. Morris
will continue the business. - 1924
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22

1t is the custom of several Nilsson
rians to meet each week with one of
the number and hold Missouri
social. - This week they met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Tedford. Cards
afforded the amusement.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22

Mauria Tgnasio, an Italian employ.
ed in the coal mine at Rockvale, had
his arm and leg broken last night by
fall of slate. He was taken to the
company hospital today for treatment.
He was single man.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22

The trust deed of the Florence
Electric Street Railway company,
accompanied by bundle of promis-
cuous legal documents, started for New
York today on No. 2. We expect to
see something doing now within a
few days.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22
Lakes Bottom Elusive.

Salt Lake. Utah, Jan. 22-Much
interest is manifested in railroad aud
engineering circles with respect to uu-
expected difficulties encountered in the
construction OF the trestle which the
Southern Pacific is building to cross
30 miles of Salt Lake to shorten the
distance to the Pacific Coast 1t is
said that 20 miles ont IN the lake the
bottom has apparently fallen out and
more than | 900 carloads of rock have
failed to furnish foundation for
further progress. A remarkable feat
ure is that rocks are coming above the
surface of the water 800 feet away
from each side of the trestle. The
problem, according to the engineers,
can be solved only by keeping up the
dumping process
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
E. church will sell Boston Baked
beans. brown bread and all kinds of
home made pastries on Saturday after
noon and evening at Lewis & Yost's.
2l.23
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-01-22

Old papers at this office for 20
cents per hundred Just the thing
for putting under carpets II