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Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
School Notes.

The pupils of the high School have
decided to add a Christmas tree as q
feature of the exercises on Tuesday
evening. The pupils will prepare gifts
Tor each other. These will chiefly be
Christmas booklets prepared as a part
of their art work.
The beginning of the year will afford
an excellent time for those wishing to
teach or to take work in the common
school branches. Glasses in Method of
Teaching will be organized.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Sells Store.

John S. Hallett, who has been in the
meat and grocery business for the past
few years, has this week disposed Of
his stock at private and public sale, and
after this year will reside on the HUM
phrcy farm near town, which he purf
chased few months ago.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Mrs. James C. Prettyman Dies Suddenly

Mrs Lucy Prettyman nee Emerson)
wife of James G Prettyman, died at
her home in Philadelphia on Tuesday
morning of peritonitis. Mrs. Pretty
man having lived in this town for
several years was we'll known here,and
the news of her death COMES with a
shock to the community. Funeral ser
vices were held on the arrival of the
noon train Thursday. Interment at
Odd Eel ows' Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
A Record Of Which Our Citizens can
Justly be Proud.

The First National Bank of Milford
now stands First on the Roll of Honor
of Delaware Banks, having the largest
percentage of surplus and profits to its
capital
In addition to the capital and sul-
plus the stock holders liability, a fea-
ture peou lar 10 national banks. makes
aqua .ud of over 1.-Two Hundred
aud Fifty Thousand Dollars" for tha
protection of depositors. Milford has
every reason to be proud Ofsuch show
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Rntertains Classmates.

Miss Emma H. Sipple entertained
her classmates at her home on South
Front street last Friday evening, the
occasion being her birthday. The
merry girls of 1904, including Misses
Florrie BOoz, Anna Archer, May Rus
sell, Delema Wilson and Anna Will
son, spent very pleasant evening and
left wishing Miss Emma many more
happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Mail Driver Unfortunate.

Robert WynkOop, rural mail driver
on route No. AZ, while eDroute home
on Tuesday afternoon, w&s run into by
the runaway team of John R. Ingram,
and his wagon so badly damaged that
he was compelled to leave It at nearby
blacksmith shop for repairs.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Invitations Sent Out.

Mr.. and Mrs. james H Higman, Of
Cedar Neck have issued invitations for
the wedding of their daughter, Miss
Cora, to Mr.. John H. Roberts, Jr. The
ceremony viii take place on Wednes-
day evening, December 80, 1903, at 7.30,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Rob-
erts. In Cedar Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Gave Euchre Party.

Mr.. J. Stanley Short, Jr., gave a
very pleasant euchrs party to few Of
his young friends on Monday evening.
After playing many interesting games
the first prize was captured by(Miss
Emma H. Sipple and the second by
Miss Emily Jones.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Christmas Shooting Match.

The sportsmen Of ofThOmpsOnvills and
the surrounding country havearranged
for large shooting match to take place
on Xmas Day. Tu keys, ducks and
chickens will be given as prizes to the
best marksmen, either in shooting at a
dead mark or "blue rocks" Isaac
Jester is managing the affair, and it
promises to be one of the most lively
contests ever hell there.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Smallpox in Lower Delaware.

From the papers we get it that there
are several cases Of smallpox now in
evidence in lower Sussex, near Laurel.
Il is believed, however, that the truths
in the case are much overdrawn, and
that every precautiOn has been taken
to keep the malady from spreading as
it did last year.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Faithful Circle Of Kings Daughters.

This society of workers among the
poor will give an entertainment for
CHARITY" the week following Christ.
mas, and full particulars will be giveH
next week. Every person who can
should attend, as the girls are faithful
in attending the helpless poor.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Scarcity Of fowl.

Turkeys seem to be unusually scarce
in our markets at this time, and it Is
thought that they will be about as
scarce Xmas as they were on Thanks
giving, and every indication is that the
price will be even higher.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
PaisIey--ROberts.

Capt. George Paisley and Miss Alice
J. Roberts were married last Sunday
evening at the home of her sister Mrs.
Capt. VIM. Walls, in South Milford.
On Monday evening the happy couple
were given a serenade OF the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. Sarah Roberts,
at Cedar Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.
PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
A Great Many Visitors in Milford This
Week, and a Great Many Milford
People Have Gone Visiting.


Thomas Abbott visited Philadelphia
this week.
Miss Letitia Black, of Milton, visited
Milford Monday.
Shan Prouse, of Magnolia, was in
town on Monday.
Misses Leila and Jennie Windsor are
visiting in Philadelphia.
Walter Crouch, editor of the Milton
Times, was in town on Monday.
R. J Mears, of the News and Ad-
vertiser, visited Philadelphia this week.
Josenh E. Holland entertained DR..
Robert Watt on Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. P. T. Carlisle entertained DR..
McBurney, of Philadelphia, on Sun
day.
Mrs. John w. Welch is spending the
holidays with her parents in Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Watson are the
happy parents of a brig ght baby boy.
They have named him James Cecil
Watson.
Simeon Richardson has accepted
position with NJ. l.. Davis during the
holidays.
S. w. F. Draper, of New York City,
has been spending few days in town
with his mother.
Miss Jennie DickeTsOn, of Chester,
Pa, spent a part of last week with
Mrs William H Quillen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. X. Wells, Of
Slaughter Meek, are on a three months
visit with their son at Cyclone, Pa.
DIR. and Mrs. J. c. Wiltbank and
Miss Lizzie Black, of Milton, were in
Town this week doing some Xmas
shopping.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Holly Business.

For years and years past the holly
business has been much engaged in in
this part of the State, but never on such
large scale as it has this present year.
There have been more people in the
business ana all who have thus engaged
have worked it on a much larger basis.
Lee o. Truitt has been the heaviest
buyer in this vicinity.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Pensions Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, Of Whining
ton, has secured a pension for Joseph
Pettyjohn, Co. E, 29th U. S. Colored
VoL, $40 month from October Z, 1908.
He resides at Milford. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Catholic Church News.

The Rev. Father Waldron, of Dover,
will celebrate Mass in this town IN
Saturday, Dec. 18th, at eleven O'Clock
a. m. Owing to the illness of Mrs.
Mahan the regular Sunday School ex-
ercises were not conducted last Sunday.
She is now convalescing and hopes to
see the bright little faces of the MEM
bers on next Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
MARRIED.
Scott CIendaniel.

Minos Scott, of this town, who is in
heempoly OF Edward Atkins, and Miss
Emma Clendaniel, of Slaughter Neck
were joined in matrimOny at the M. E..
Parsonage on Sunday evening last by
DR.. Morgan.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
ueOrge S. Grier vs.. George Titus.

A. D Marshall, attorney for George
S Grier, brought suit against George
l.. Titus before Esquire Graham on
Saturday last on the plea that Mr..
Titus contracted with George S. Grier
10 deliver u certain acreage of tomatoes
and did not comply with the contract
as stipulated, but on the contrary sold
two or three loads of his tomatoes at
Ellendaie for 50 per ton, delivering the
lest to Alr. Grier. Referees were APP
pointed Causey Williams, Al. Swain
and Frank Truitt. The case was fully
argued by attorneys A. d. Marshall
and Watson Harrington, and Mr.. Glier
was given a verdict for S1l.75, which
was claimed as the difference between
the contracted price and that received
by Mr.. Titus at the station. 1t is
learned that Mr.. Titus has also judg-
ment against Mr.. Grier in Kent county
for $77.OO for the tomatoes he did de-
liver.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Christmas Excursion.

The Queen Anne's r. R., will run an
excursion to Baltimore on December
23rd and oath. At this time special
low rate will be given. Tickets good
to return until December oath.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Sells Preperty.

William G. Salmons has sold to John
Fountain dwelling house situated Oh
Montgomery street, South Milford,
where Mr.. Fountain is now living
The consideration is not known.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Milford POstOffice will be the Drawing
Office for Glendale.

Postmaster Steward received orders
this week from the postal authorities
to acknowledge all orders from the
postmaster Of Ellendale for postal
funds. This will be very convenient
for the Glendale postmaster, as he
formerly had to draw on New York
office.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Paid Loss Promptly.

Mrs. Hester Collins received a check
from the Ancient Order Of United
Workmen. for two thousand dollars
last week. Her husband, the late Ben
jamin T. Collins, was member Of that
society.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Avenue Bridge.

Since the Avenue Bridge will not be
put down until after the New Year, it
has been suggested that more planks be
put down so that it will be reasonably
safe for pedestrians.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
A Public Convenience.

A telephone has been placed in the
Adams Express office for the use Of the
public. This will be very handy to
those desiring to use the Adams Ex-
press Company.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
Xmas Program.

A full program of the Xmas services
at the Chapel, Sunday, December 9th,
will be given in next weeks paper.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
SCANDAL At LOUISVILLE
While Fire Ragged at Louisville, KY,
Firemen Looted Stores.
Their Quarters Searched and Nu-
merous Valuable Articles Found
Secreted in Lockers.

Louisville KY, Nov. 22-Although
the fire which destroyed the Masonic
Temple building threatened to sweep
an entire city block, it is claimed the
firemen found time to loot stores.
At least five firemen are concerned
and detectives have found valuables
taken from burning stores in lockers
and under mattresses in the engine
houses. Shoes were stolen by the dozen
pairs, fine pipes were carried off, a
number worth $3.50 being taken from
one case in Fowler's drug store The
box office of Hopkins theater was ri
fed, desks broken open and trunks in
dressing rooms smashed.
In Rogers & Krull's jewelry store sill
yer opera glasses and bric-a-brac worth
$1,000 were carried away.
1t is alleged that firemen were seen
to sit in shoe stores while the fire was
raging over their heads and deliber-
ately try on shoes until they found
pair that fitted. Then the old ones
were thrown away.
Charges are made that one engine
company returned home with three
dozen pairs of shoes.
Mayor Granger instituted an inves-
tigation as soon as he heard of the
charges. He ordered the chief of po-
lice to search every engine house. The
search resulted in the finding of fine
opera glasses, valuable pipes and sill
yer spoons. The men in whose lockers
NJ or
surveillance.
The mayor refuses to give out the
names of the men at present, but says
they will be prosecuted after dismissal
from the fire department.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
GOV. BLISS is CRITICISED
The Governor of Michigan Roasted
by Circuit Judge Chittenden.
The Pardon of Deputy Game War
den, Convicted of Mnnslaughter,
the Cause of the Criticism.

Frankfort, Mich, Nov. 22.-Judge
Chittenden's charge to the jury in the
Thomas perjury case, in the circuit
court, has caused a sensation, because
of his caustic criticism of Gov. A. T.
Bliss The governor recently pardoned
Deputy Game Warden Spafford, OF Ca
dillac, who was convicted of man
slaughter at Frankfort. The case arose
from the shooting of fisherman who
it was claimed, had resisted arrest
when Spafford caught him in an al
legged violation of the state fish and
game laws. Spafford's pardon was
practically simultaneous with his con-
viction. His friends followed up theiI
advantage by charging that Thomas
had perjured himself to qualify as a
juror in the Spafford case, and Gov.
Bliss, in extending clemency, alleged
that is was packed jury that had con-
victed Spafford. In the Thomas case
Judge Chittenden ordered the jury to
bring in a verdict of not guilty.
This whole proceeding, SO far as the
pardoning of Spafford is concerned, and
the arrest and detention of this re-
spondent, Thomas, is burlesqae upon
decency, justice and fair play" said
Judge Chittenden. 81 consider this
case an action of persecution. rather
than prosecution, placing the admins
tration of justice at disadvantage
in this country, and rendering power
less the function of the court by the
blind interference of the states chief
Judge Chittenden has disregarded
the pardon of the governor on the
ground that the document was not le-
gally drawn and executed, and has or
dered Spafford to appear in his court
for sentence
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
A Way 0pe|r.
gI.
Many a Columbia
Reader Know, it
w ell.

There is a way open to cO1vince " e
greatest sKeptic. Scores of Colum bia
people have made it possible. The pub
lie statement of their experience is proof
the like of which has never been pro-
duced before in Columbia. Read this
case of it by citizen:
$. III. Voss,, dealer in general merchan.
disc on West 9TH street, SAYS: "Off and
on for six months | was troubled to
quite an extent with complication of
kidney troubles The secretions from
those organs were scanty at times and
most irregular. had also most die
tressing feeling in my stomach. Doan's
Kidney Pills came to my attention
through our newspapers, and from the
statements of others who had made use
Of them, was lead to believe they were
a remedy that was up to represen tation.
procured them at Adams q Martins
drug store and felt encouraged from tn
results obtained from the first box.
used a second box and .here was
such marked Improvement in my
condition that Ibid not follow up their
use as closely rs should. Never heless
from the positive relief received !
have no hesitancy in endorsing Doan's
Kidney Pills as a remedy of true merit"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
Foster iburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y, sole
Agents for the us.
Remember the name-DOAN'S-ard
take no substitute. 2
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
BIG HARVESTER TRUST.
Plan for Concentrating the Five Di-
visions of the Harvester Trust
Perfected at st. Louis.

st. Louis, Nov. "a plan for con-
centrating the five divisions of the har-
sester trust, or International Harvester
Go. of America, in st. Louis has been
perfected, and will go into effect next
week. The five divisions of the COM
pany are, or were, known as the Nc
Cormick, Deering, Milwaukee, Plano
and Champion harvesting machine
companies.
A general agency for all of these con-
Germs will be established here under the
management of r. N. Funston, who. up
to the present time, has been manager
of the Milwaukee Harvester Co. in this
city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
THE GREAT
SOUTHWEST.
MANY SEEKING HOMES WHERE
LANDS ARE CHEAP AND
i CLIMATE is MILD.
Low Rate for Homeseekers dtColonists
Twice Month.

Many farmers 10 the Northern and
Eastern states are selling their high
priced lands and locating in the South
west--in Missouri, Arkansas Louisiana
and Texas Many who have been
unable to own their homes in the older
country are buying land at the low
prices prevailing in the new country-s5,
$40, $l5 per acre and mp These lands
are mostly cut-over timber lards, some
of them possessing deep rich soil
producing corn, wheat. oats, clover,
cotton, fruits and vegetables Well
improved farms are zee ttered through
out this country. Many places with
small clearing and eome improv Is
can be bought very cheap. Our
descriptive literature gives fairly good
idea Of this country. 1t lis about the
soil, crops, climate. people, schools and
churches, water. health. 1t contains
maps showing location of coun ties,
towne, railways and streams, and gives
names and addresses Of real estate
dealers in the towns.
Reduced rates for homeseekers and
colonists are In effect first and third
Tuesdays of each month, by way of ST.
Louis, Cairo or Memphis and the
Cotton Belt Route. Let US send you
our literature and quote you rates.
Address Or
W. q. ADAMS, E w, LaBEAUME,
Trav. Pass Agent Gen. Pass. a. Tkt. Agt'
ro,t"n Belt Route, Cotton Belt Route,
Nashville, Tenn. st. Louis. NJ o.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
DECIDED FOR COLUMBIA.
Columbia College May Inherit the
ResidHnry Estate OF stephen
whitney Phoenix.

New York, Nov 22.-The appellate
division of the supreme court has de-
cided that the trustees of Columbia
college are. empowered to inherit the
reJiduary estate of Stephen Whitney
Phoenix, who died in 1881. The exc
cutors found that the bequest was
worth $531,000. The college already
has come into over $1S1 900 of the
estate in bonds and securities. Some
of the heirs contested on the ground
that the college, under its charter. can
not hold real estate with an income
exceeding $4,000 a year.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
MESSAGE FROM s;ARR0QU!N.
The Venezuelan Government Asked
for CO-OperatiOn in Preserving
the Integrity of Colombia.

Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 22.-The
official press here publishes the text
Df-the cable message from President
Marroquin of Colombia to President
Castro, notifying the latter of the re-
cent events on the isthmus of Panama,
saying that the sacred cause Of SOW
eighty and the. integrity of ali the re-
publics of Latin-America is one and the
same" and concludipg;
Colombia hopes that all her sisters
of Spanish-America will cooperate
with proofs OF. sympathy in the patri-
otic work undertaken by her. Conn
bia is ready to perish sooner than
abandon the principle of her integrity. I"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27

The Donor Thought 1t NRsVery Fine
But Didn't Know He Had
Given 1t.

| The business man had no time to pic
out wedding gift for bis dearest FRIEND
| So his wife went shopping and purchased
| a very handsome picture, relates tht
| New York Times.
Il bought a picture, Jim" she said thai
evening at dinner. 'and sent it up to
George Stones house with our CARDS.
wish you could have seen II, for | know
it would just suit you. In fact, when
picked it out tried to look at thing
through your eyes and choose such a
picture as you would have selected"
The business man had carried the wor.
RIGS of the Gay home with him, so h
merely remarked; That's very nice
in an absent-mirded sort of way ard lei
his mind 90 back to lis office again.
A week later he ard his wife attended
George Stones wedding. 1t was a small
affair, and rather informal The bust.
ness man was wandering around in tn
room where the gifts wsre displayed
looking aimlessly at the cut glass and sill
yer, waen ne suddenly stopped before
picture.
Il say, CARRIE" he called TO his wife
90 that every one rear him could hear
"Clrrio, this is a beautiful picture
wish W had It in our house It's fire
bit Of work"
His wife hurried up to him and said
'Fush." warrinely, but he was too alb
sorbed in the picture to hear. 81 thin
1t is tho finest thing IA the room" HI |
said. I'D rather haze it than the fir es'
piece OF cut Plsss or tho hear lest bit o
silver. Don't you like it. Cqrrie?" b
asked, wondering why she didn't mirglt |
her praises with his.
Eyes. l DO she sold freidly. 20
course ! Go for bought it,
Her husband gaspfd,
Yes it is your own Gift that you havs |
been praising.n she tenti1yfed merci,ees
ty; ''psidfor with ycur own n ORGY. ser
here with, Your card and mine--and /
should 9think, you'd be thoroughly
of yourself. No, you needn't
say -votr Didn't iEow you sert il, lcri)
told you all about tat dinrer the daT,l
bought l hope in the future you'll
pay more attention to what | say" ISL
The business man haQ re coyered him, /
;elf; Let me congratulate you on your
xcellent taste in pictures he said. 81
It'll thinks it is the most Desirable pres.
mt in the room, ard hereafter,
Hereafter you will always accom-.
,any me when buy wedding presents
% that you will be sure ~ hnow them
when YOU see them at the wedding" SAID
lis wife.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
BATES ORDERED TO DENVER.
Maj.-Gcn. John G. Bates Ordered to
Report for Duty at Denver
Duty Not Disclosed. rr

Omaha, Nov. 22.-Maj. Gen. John G..
Bates, who transferred tolIMaj Gen
Sumner the command of the depart
ment of Missouri, received orders to
report for duty al Denver, Col. The
order came from the war depar 5ment
at Washington, but Gen. Bates refused
to discuss IT'S contents.
Asked if the strike of Colorado min
ers was responsible for his going west,
the general said he was unable TO re-
ply. He left for Denver at 4:30 Satur-
day afternoon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-11-27
Twenty-Seven Italian Laborers
Burned to Death In Shanty
Near Lilly, Pa.
MANY OTHERS SERIOUSLY HURT
IN A FIERCE BATTLE FOR LIFE
The Men Were Packed I'm Their
Bunks Like Sardines In "A Can,
and When the Fire Broke Out the
Weaker Were TrnmpIed and
Crushed in Efforts to Escape.

Johnstown, Pa, Nov 22.-While over
| 100 Italian railroad laborers were
asleep in shanty near Lilly, Pa, Oil
the Pennsylvania, early Saturday
morning, the building caught fire, and
| before the men could escape at least 81
were burned TO death and score or
/ more seriously injured. The men were
employed by McMensmin. & Sims, on
the Pennsylvania railroad improve
ments between Lilly and Portage.
There were 800 ON the job, all Italians,
and in the shanty which was burned
were II of these. The shanty was
about 100 feet long, one story In
height, and built in the usual style
of such quarters. The eastern end was
devoted to the cooking and eating,
while the men slept in hunks, packed
like sardines in can, in the western
end
Limited Means of Egress.
There was only one door at each end,
and the windows were few and small.
The fire is supposed to have started
from an oyerheated stove in the east
ern end. The building burned like tin
der, and the flames were upon the men
before any of them were aroused. |
Then began a struggle for the outside |
and life. They fought and scrambled |
for the doors, and the weaker wore
crushed down and trampled. Others
were roasted to death there
Widest Sort of Panic.
e.
in the widest sort of panic. They
fought and kicked, and among those
who escaped there are many who bear
marks of the fierce strife, which took
place in this battle for life. A few
got out the small windows, minus
and with their bodies cut
from broken glass.
Many of those who did manage to
get out had their savings of years in
their trunks, which they left behind
hem in the building. Remembering
his fact, as soon as they go outside
hey fought just as fiercely to get back
< few succeeded, but for the sake of
heir boarded treasure they gave up
heir lives.
Sought Treasures, Lost Lives.
One eyewitness says he does not be-
ieve that single man of those who
eLurned succeeded in getting out
gain In the ruins some of the
orpses were close beside the hooped {
ands of their trunks and melted gold I
nd silver which had been kept in
hose receptacles, indicated that they |
ad fallen and died with their treas
re in their arms. The bodies were E
II practically burned to pieces. An
allan who looked at them and who /.
new every man in the shanty, was
nable 20 Identify a SINCE one. 6
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