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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-02-28
ENTERTAINMENT s.
Hyperion Theater,

The engagement of N. c. Goodwin and Miss Maxine Elliott at the Hyperi- on next Monday night is notable event, as these co-stars are the great est opponents of high comedy in this country. MT. Goodwin's portrayal of the kind-hearted, sympathetic brother who shields younger sister from harm. is delightfully."- remembered by all play-goers who saw any of his per- formances during the long run of "The Altar of Friendship" (which they will present here) at the Knickerbocker theater in New York. Physically he is perfectly suited for the portrayal of so heart-touching a role. Nor does he de- pend on low comedy any more to make his points. In "The Altar of Friend- ship" Miss Elliott, too, is said to give the highest and purest type of comedy known to stage literature. Her lovable personality is entwined about the role that she assumes. The Goodwins have surrounded themselves with compa- ny of unusual excellence, and their pre- sentation promises to be the most elab- crate production of comedy ever given by them. The costuming is handsome and the stage appointments very elab- crate. Seats now on sale. Prices $2, $1.50 and $1,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-02-28

At the Hyperion next Tuesday even- ing Andrew Mack, the handsome young actor, is to appear in a new play enti- tied 'The Bold Soger Boy" comedy drama, with military surroundings, which was written by Theodore Burt Sayre expressly to fit the peculiar ca pabilities of MT Mack, who has for the past seven or eight seasons been repre- senting straight Irish comedy and dra- mas. The Bold Soger Boy" will natu- rally come under the heading of an Irish play, owing to the fact that MT. Mack will be seen as an Irishman. His associate characters are officers of the United States army and American wo- men, and We fiend them at Staten Is- land, New York, in Fort Wadsworth, the United States government key to the entrance to the harbor of New York, a most beautiful place. by the way Seats now on sale. Prices $1, 75 cents and 50 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Receiver Appointed.

The creditors Of the firm of Collins &
Riggs met at the Milford Council
Chambers on Monday afternoon. After
thoroughly discussing the assets and
liabilities of the firm, the creditors, with
the consent of Collins & Riggs, signed
an agreement to appoint a receiver, and
that the receiver be VIM. l. Simpson,
giving the same six months in which
to dispose of the property and make
returns. The creditors also agreed to
accept a settlement on a per rata basis,
the preferred creditors having waved
their judgments. 1t is thought that
Mr.. Simpson will in the interest Of the
of the public and the cred tors,
open the mills at oncs and operate them
until he can effect a sale of the proper
ty. This, however, is only supposi-
ton.
LATER.-A later report is that the
firm of Collins & Riggs have been ac-
cepted by the bankrupt court as bank
rupts. This will necessitate the regu-
lar bankrupt proceedings which gives
but little hope that the mills will be
operated until a sale is contaminated.
The slow process used in the work of
the bankrupt courts, will doubtless
throw many people out of employ
ment and make it troublesome for the
people to secure building material un-
less some public'spirited man comes to
the rescue and opens up lumber mill.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Real Estate Sales.

Matthias Horsey, administrator Of
Serena Palmer, Offered the house. store
and grounds of her late home in North
Milford, at rublic sale last Saturday
afternoon in front Of the Central Hotel.
Just before the -ale innenced it was
stated that there 'vHs flaw in the title
bY lruson If Mrs Pnlmer having bound
herself as security for a loan of $1,000
made 10 the Bethel A. NJ. + Church
by the Dover Building and Loan As
ISOLATION; which loan was made about
>ix years ago, and halfo which is no y
paid.
This was sufficient to prevent the
property brinkiug more than One-third
Of its value, and the attorney in charge
bad the sale postponed until such time
a. be can offer the property and guaran-
tee the title.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Robert Il. Davis Lands Sold.

On Saturday last the executors Of
Robert IL. Davis sold part of the real
estate at public sale in front of the
Windsor House in South Milford, and
the prices realized were goad.
Lot No. 1. was small low piece of
ground in South Milford. on Carlisle
Lane, with a small house very much
dilapidated; it was purchaeed by Mr.
George H. Bennett for $500
No was lot adjoining the first,
and brought only $47 80, to Joseph
Belts.
No, 3 was a tract containing eight
acres Of lard, on the Slaughter Beach
road adjoining lands of James II. Dep
uty,who bought it for S2f per acre.
No. 4, was a three and a-half acre
tract at the edge of Milford on the
Georgetown road, adjoining Seward
simpsons new home; it went to David
Boyce at $3.50 per acre.
No. > was the same sized tract and
joined the other,and it was bought by
David Boyce for so 90 per acre.
NO. was very desirable A. acre
lot located right at the edge Of South
Milford, adjoining lands of Frank L.
Grier on the Shawnee road and it was
purchased by G. L. and f. L. Grier
for S2OS.O0 per acre.
No was q tract of woodland loca-
ted in Slaughter Neck, part of which
is cypress swamp and has considerable
white cedar on it; it was bought by
Robert p Davis for s. per acre.
The sale was made in accord with
the will which directed that this prop
erty be sold.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
WORK ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO
COMMENCE.
Sewer and Water Mains to be Tapped
at Once.

Town Council held the regular
monthly meeting on Monday night
last, and the session lasted until nearly
midnight. The question under con-
sideration was discussed fully, and
definite conclusions arrive at; so that
the work Of improvement to the streets
viii be rapidly pushed. The consult.
ing engineerT. c. Hatton, was directed
to purchase the same kind of bricks
used in paving South Walnut street.
the necessary castings for sewer inlets,
granive curbing necessary and other
supplies at the prices made by the
lowest bids given by the dealers. Pierce
& Carmean were given the order for
cement at $3.50 per barrel; it is to be
the best Nazereth cement.
The sewer pipes will have to come
from St. Louis, Mo-, and the bricks
from GAINESVILLE, Ohio. It will be several
weeks before that material will arrive;
but in the meantime, the broken stone
and other materials will be got to-
gether.
The work of connecting the sewers
and water mains will begin on Monday
next.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
SOCIAL GATHERINGS
IN THE TOWN.
MRS. G. W. MARSHALL ENTERTAINS.
Mrs. Chas. Prettyman and Mrs. Arthur
Reynolds Entertain their Friends
at Whist.

Mr.and Mrs. Charles Prettyman gave
a card party on Friday evening, May
29th, at their home on Lake Avenue,
in honor of their guest, AIizs Poulsford,
of Orange, n. J. A delightful evening
Of progressive whist was spent, Miss
Lucy Hall and Donnell Marshall being
the winners. Among those preseut
we're: Miss Poulsford and Mr. Pouls-
ford, of Orange, n. j.; Mrs. Harry
Prettyman, of London, Ohio; Mrs
Lack, of Brooklyn, n. Y; Miss Matte
Prettyman, DIR. and Mrs. Frank Grier,
Mr.. and Mrs Donnel Marshall, the
Misses Hall, brand Mrs Layton GrieT,
the Misses Yardly, Miss Billings, Mrs.
Saunders Truitt, Mr. and Mrs Arthur
Reynolds, Messrs. John Holland, Dam
iel Anderson, DR.. J. S Prettyman, JT.,
and William Prettyman.
Mrs. G, w. Marshall gave a most de-
lightful card party on Saturday even
ing, May 3Oth, at her home on Front
street North. in honor of Mrs. Harry
Prettyman, of London, O. A pleasant
evening was spent in whist. Among
those present were: DR.. and Mrs. Mar
shall, Mrs. Harry Prettyman OF London,
Ohio; Mrs. Harry Lack, of Brooklyn;
Miss Matte Prettyman, Mr. and Mrs.
DOnnell Marshall, the Misses Hall,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. F. Causey. Mrs. Frank
Grier, Mrs levin Caulk, Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Jones, Mrs. John Welch, Mrs.
Lynn Pratt, Miss Elizabeth Collins,
Messrs. P. f. Causey, Jr., William
Preltyman, John Holland aud Cooper
Kerr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds en-
teitained a number of their friends on
Wednesday evening, Juue 5rd, at bridge
whist. The affair WAS in honor Of Miss
May Thorp Hall, and most enjoyable
evening was spent. Among those pres
ent were; The Misses Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles PIettyman, Miss Pouls.
ford, DR.. and Mrs. Frank Grier, the
Misses Yardly, Misses Lizzie Richards,
Miss Fannie Holmes, Messrs. William
Piettyman, DIR. Walter Grier, Cooper
Kerr, and many others.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Mail Carriers.

We have in this town four r. f. d.
mail carriers, all Of whom it can be
said that their work has been salts
actory to al patrons of the routes.
One of the carriers, namely, George
Manlove, has accom- plished something
that is unknown to the carriers Of the
county. On Tuesday of this week his
entire route was made by him on his
bicycle. Mr.. Manlove states that he
enjoyed the novel way of distribution
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Shower Of Ants and Flies.

Mrs. A. B. Donovan, farmers wife
living one mile east Of Lincoln, tells
the following which is very remarkable.
Mrs. Donovan says that she 0as at
work in the sitting room Of her home
on Tuesday morning of this week when
she heard a noise against the end of the
kitchen that sounded like rain. She
thought it very strange that it was
raining as it was so clear. She rushed
out and the sky above the end Of the
kitchen was black with small black
ants and flies. The ground was soon
covered with them and the end of the
house looked as if it had been painted
black. The chickens left their corn and
commenced to devOur the insects.
The writer of this stopped at Mrs.
Donovan's house an hour after the
shower of insects was over, and Mrs.
Donovan told him about it and showed
millions of ants on the end Of the
kitchen.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Gasoline Boat Stolen.

J. o. Sweet, living at Lincoln, is the
owner of a gasoline pleasure boat. He
left her moored at Collins & Riggs
wharf Monday night of this week.
The same night she was taken by two
men, who used the boat as a tow-bOat
and towed a schooner to the mouth Of
the creek. Mr.. Sweet says that the
engine was badly damaged, and if the
owners of the schooner do not pay him
damages he will bring suit against
them.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
ChiIdren's Day Program.

The Presbyterian Sunday School will
hold Children's Day services in the
audience room of the Presby terian
Church on Sabbath morning next June
l4th,at 10 30 o'clock with the following
program:
Organ Voluntary
Opening Hymn, "The Summerland" .................
Scripture Reading, Old Testament.......
Singing, Praise the King OF Kings .......S School
Scripture Reading, New
Singing, "June Song
Miss Minnie Sipple's Class
Baptism OF Childre
Primary Class
Rev. H. L. Bunsteiu
Singing 81 Know Him my Jesus ..................
Miss Efhe Davidson's Class
Reading statement Of work OF Board....... ........
From Rev j. A. Worden, d. d.
special Music
Presentation OF
Closing. only Country Tis Of Thee ..............
Beuedictlo
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
STATE bID FOR
BRIGHT SCHOLARS.
THE KENT COUNTY SCHOOL COMMlS.
SIONERo APPOINT SEVEN TO HAVE
A NORMAL SCHOOL COUQSE
WITH STATE AID.
Twelve in Each County Entitled to
Appointment Each Year.-The Com
mission Will Meet Again on
August 9TH, al Dover.


Last Friday morning the Kent Coun-
t. School Commissioners met in their
regular quarterly session in their room
in the State Capitolat Dover, and trans
acted considerable business Allowances
were made to several colored schools
from the fund appropriated by the
legislature to AID colored schools to
build and repsir their buildings. The
entire amount available for the ear
1908 was apportioned. and there were
several more applica tions for aid. The
Commissioners have adopted a policy
in distributing this fund, which com
pes each school district to own the
land on which the school stands; also
to assist those least able to help them
selves.
The most important action of the
board was the appointment Of persons
who wish to take advantage of the State
law which was passed by the last legis-
lature to aid worthy young people of
this State to fit themselves for teaching
by taking a special course at some
normal school, where they may get the
advantage of the latest methods of
school management.
The State gives to each appOintee 81
per week, as an aid while taking the
course, and requires them to Obligate
themselves to teach in the public
schools of the State, for one or Two
years; occordiug to the aid given. This
does not mean that they must teach
without pay; but that they shall teach
at the prices paid in Whatever scnOOl
they may get, for two years. This Will
raise the grade OF our public school
teachers, and supply TO some extent
the dencieucy of teachers in public
schools.
the Commissioners adopted the fol
lowing Normal Schools as places for
the State pupils to attend; viz: the West
Chester Normal School ,atWest Chester,
Pa the Keystone Normal School, at
Kutztown, Pa aud the State Normal
School Of New jersey.
The following persons were appointed
upon recommendation of the County
Superintendent: Miss Jennie Jump,of
Houston. who will go to the West
Chester school; Miss Hattie Vinyard,
of Harrington; Miss Sicily Taylor, of
Harrington; Miss T. Maud Lodge, Of
Magnolia; Miss Sarah NJ Case of Dover;
Baynald FOwler,of Smyrna, and Harry
G. Hoch, of WoOdside. Ali of whom
will have to present themselves to the
Commission on August 7th next to
qualify for getting the State aid.
There are openings for five more ap-
pointments TO get the Safe aid, which
should be filled by some ambitious
young man or woman. Each county
in the State has twelve Of these appoint
ments at its disposal.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Childrens Day atAyenue NJ. E. Church

The Childrens' Day services at the
Avenue NJ. E. Church last Sunday
evening, were largely attended, the
church having been filled-both audo-
torium and gallery The work of the
special choir, under the direction of NJ.
G. Lofland was much appreciated and
enjoyed. The recitations delivered by
Misses Sarah Anderson, Gertrude At
kins. and Neva Matthews, were among
the special attractions of the evening
All of them having displayed great
talent i'm the line of elocutiOn. The
solo of Helen Garrett attracted much
attention, as did the duet by Mary Rich
ardsOn and Helen Tatman. The solo of
Marshall Hugg was well rendered, and
pleased every one. The two boys who
reclted were Earl Atkins aud Haswell
Pierce; both of whom acquitted them
selves with the praise of the audience
The entire program was well rendered
and interesting throughout, rejecting
much credit to those who were in au-
thOrity of arrangement.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Fourth Celebration.

The talked of celebration for the
Fourth of July seems to effect but little
enthusiasm, having at this date heard
nothing more of the program for that
occasion. If the celebration is to be a
success it would seem that the COM
mittee would be hard at work, and in
addition to the arrangement Of an
elaborate program, would see that the
fact of the demonstration would be
continually kept before the people so
that the display and program would be
greeted by a large number Of people.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Yachting Party.

Through the kindness Of Capt. Jas.
Conn=r large number Of our young
Yeo lie enjoyed a lovely yachting party
on Tuesday evening Of this week. The
party left Milford 10 the early evening
ard returned about $50. All who were
participants Of the sport report most
delightful time, and express their
thanks to Cap Conner for his kindness
and courtesy during the trip.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
CHURCH NEWS.
Chapel.

The Chapel will hold the Children's
Day services next Sunday week, June
DIST. a full program will be published
in this paper next week.
Next Sunday, June l4th. the Chapel
will hold a '..Wesley" service. Papers
will be gixen by teachers and scholars,
giving a full detail account of the his
tary and work of John Wesley The
Wesleyan hymns will be sung, The
Rev. Jouothan s. Willis will address
the school. Seats provided for visitors.
Come and learn how the Methodist
Church was founded and of its immense
growth.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Building Notes.

Charles Holzmueller has been having
his barber shop painted this week.
John T. Crouch is having his home
painted.
VIM. Hevalow has the foundation
laid for handsome new home on
South Washington street.
Contractor James Smith has been
putting the finishing touches on the
coloFed school building this week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Base Bali.

The "Clippers a club composed of
Milford boys, will cross bats with the
Milton club on Saturday, June 20, at
the Milton grounds. The boys have
been busy for some time prscticing,
and an interesting game is expected,
Quite number of the sporting people
of the town will accompany the boys
on that day.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Obituary.
Vanzandt.

Mrs. Martha Vanzandt, mother of
Mrs. Thos. Pierce of this town, died at
the home of Mrs. Pierce on Wednesday
morning, June 10th, which was her
slst birthday. The remainswere taken
on Friday morning to Summerville
Cemetery, N j., for interment. Mrs.
Vanzaudt leaves to mourn her loss
three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Pierce,
Mrs. Peter Wynkoop,and Mrs. Maggie
Laws.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Farmer Hurt.

Wilbur Masten, who resides few
miles from town, while going home
from Milford on Monday afternoon.
met with painful accident. A shaft
bolt broke, causing his horse to run
away and throwing him from the
wagon, inflicting a bad cut over his
ye and bruising him up considerably.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Work on Streets.

TIE work on the streets of this town
will bs begun in a few days, and from
The improvements in view there will
he large number ofpeople employed.
This will contribute to the prosperity
of the town in the employment oflabor
and viii also enable the town to have
streets that will not be surpassed by
any town of its size in the State.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Pensions Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, Of Whining
ton, Del, has secured a pension for
Samuel G. Holeston, Co. B, s Del. Inf,
six dollars a month from December Is,
1902. He resides at Milton, Delaware.
Also pension for Chas. P. Malip,
Co. D, 1st Del. Cav, 10 doIlars.a month
from December 3, 1902, He resides at
Beaver Valley.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Bitten by a Dog.

Thomas Hook, while repairing some
fences at one OF his tenant houses, ad-
joining the property of Winfield Dep
uty, was severely bitten by Deputy'sdOg
on the left leg Mr.. Hook at once con-
sul'ed a physician and had the wound
dressed This should serve as a warn
ing for the owners of dogs to keep them
from the injury of the public.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Large Catch Of Pike.

John w. Atkins and Edward Call
went to NAPLES Mill on Tuesday to fish
for pike. After a few hours at the sport
they had succeeded in catching l69
nice, large pike, and they report that
the fish were just beginning to bite as
they left for home.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Engineer Appointed.

Charles G. Fisher. of this town, was
appointed last week by the State High
way Commission as civil engineer for
the counties of Kent and Sussex. Mr..
Fisher has had years Of experience at
the business, and will doubtless fill the
position to the satisfaction of the COM
mission and the public.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Freight Boat.

Wilson w. Vinyard has this week
Land the keel for his freight boat, which
will be sufficiently large to carry several
tons of freight. Mr.. Vinyard expects
TO have the boat completed for the
service of his patrons by the first Of
September.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Presented.

Thomas Reynolds of this Office, was
presented with the most handsome
bunch of onions ever seen in this
market on Thursday Of this week
by Representative Lavinus Austin.
This product of the vegetable kingdom
that Mr.. Austin can till
the soil properly as well as Iegislate.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Minstrel Concert.

The Milford Band are making pre-
paratiOns for the reproduction of their
minstrel some time in the near future.
The last performances that they gave
was enjoyed by all who attended, and
should they succeed in preparing for
another performance at an early date a
large house wilIlee assured.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Repairing a Mill.

George G. Abbott, imillwright, left on
Monday for Laurel with his men to
make repairs TO Col. VIM. Richards
mill, at that place.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Ave. n. Z. Church.

Rev. Walker VIII preach at the Ave.
n. T.. Church on Sunday morning
and evening; Sunday School, , p. m;
Epworth League, $50. All are cordially
invited and made welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Presbyterian.

The ChidTen's Day services will be
held in the morning. Sabbath School
st O'Clock, subject: "Paul at Rome"
Evening meeting at Z o'clock. subjsct:
Gold or God, " Mrs. Chas Humphreys,
leader.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Captured a Prize.

Grover Parvis, Of this town, who is
Conference Academy stu
dent, succeeded in capturing the scholar
ship prize of $50 at that institution on
of this week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
MARRIED.
GOednew.

Miss Edna Lindale Scott, formerly Of
Milford, and Harold Wilmer Goodnow,
both of Philadelphia, were married on
Monday, June Sth. They are making
an extended trip to New England.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Purchases.

James II. Latchum has purchas-
ed handsome team The horse was
bought Of Gray & Houston and the trap
Of Frank Hardesty.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. james B. Nahan, Of
Washington, D. c., formerly Of this
town, have moved here and will I've
in the residence formerly occupied BY
James E. Prettyman, North Front 81.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12

The Willing Workers will meet on
Monday evening at the home Of Mrs.
AL. Archer. A full attendance is re-
nuested:
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12

The young men ofthe town will give
a idance in the New Century Cub
rooms this evening in honor Of Aliss
Alice FlickiRger, Of st. Louis, No.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12

VIM. Deputy has improved his dry
goods store by a handsome coat Of
paint
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
ChiIdren,s pay al the Baptist.

Children's Day will be observed at
the Baptist Sunday School on Sunday
evening, June A. commencing at 73O
All will be welcome. The following
program will be rendered:
Address Of Katie Jones
Rec:"Chidrei's Day ............. Mary Mary Wiley
Responsive Scripture Reading.
Singing, "Our Sunday School
Rec. "Graudpa and Children's Day ................
Anna Aillman
Exercises. by sallie Diokerson, Carrie woodan
The Boys Of To-day and Men of the Future.
Five Boys
Singing. "Baantiful Day .... .....--.............
Exercise....Saliie Dickerson, Mary Harrington
Zee HDaisey Time Ella Deputy
Singing "Children's Praise.......Primary Schco
Rec. "The Sweetest Thing '.......virgie Dickersoa
Rec. "a Little Pilgrim" MARY Harrington
The Childrens Offering ..............by Six Girls
Singing, Little Members" ......... Primary School
Rec. "send Them to Bed With Kiss. '.............
Mary Wiley
Rec. "what Or. Moon Said" "--...H Hildag Mayhew
May Tucker
Singing, "JunesSong ........... ...........
Anna Millman, Virgie Dickerson,
Anna Harrington, lila Deputy
Rec. "Just Little Girl" .........Isva McColiough
Rec. "Welcome Little Lamb" De-. Frauk Dickersoa
Singing, "chdren Of the Light