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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

Frank Cunning (white) who shot
and killed Andrew johnson on Sunday
moring, March 1st, was inuited By the
grand jury on the charge Of murder in
the first degree. His trial commenced
Wednesday Afternoon before Judge
Given, MN
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

Frank Smith Of the G. r. & P. Ry.
is spending his vacation here. It
seems strange that Frank will. come
several hundred miles once Q month TO
spend few days here, however" he
does.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27
coRlNTHiAN CHURCH NOTES.
Services Sunday, March 60.

1880 m. Partor's text, Rev. TIA.
1900 m. Sunday School.
GAO p. M. Young Peoples meeting.
All the young people are
requested 70 be present.
1880 p. N. PASTORS subject, "Nebe-
chudnezzsg's Fall.
All are cordially invited. NJ
Mr.. Hensy Browns Sunday school
class will give an entertainment Tues
doy evening for the purpose Of purchase
ing books for the school.
r. l., GRIFFITH, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27
ALBA NOTES.

Nj. Underwood of Buxton was in town
Sunday.
Mr.. w. L. Jones Of Lovejoy Institute at
Klrksville, Mo-, was in Abba this week
looking for teachers for the Institute.
Misses Nellie Grayson and May Davis are
going. ~
Quite few strangers in town this
week,
Aunt Dizzy Burton who has been quite
is no better at this writing. Fl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

When asked about the reorganization
OF the Des Moines Giants baseball
team, John McClain said last Wednes-
day night, 1--WE are going TO have a
meeting Friday night for that purpose
and the personnel Of the team will be
about the same as il was last year.
We expect to commence prastieing
early this year, and the outlook is
good for good team
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27
Mrs. Sally E'ewberry has become 80
feeble and weak that she cannot do
her house work. I.

Nj. Robert Raikes received the sad
news last week Of the death Of his son
Albert Groves at Philadelphia. Pa. He
was buried there. but Mr.. Raikes may,
have the body brought here for inter
ment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27
EDITORIALS.
WHO ARE THE BARRIERS
10 RACE PROGRESS?

d
In recent years we hear many
of our colored leaders, ministers,
public speakers and politicians
make great speech about race
harmony, race unity and race
progress, stating that we must
be united and work togather for
the success of one another. The
above idea and expressions are
geea a and nd should be carried out.
Let us see where the fault lies
and why they are not carried out.
First. When our race hold a
called convention or a mass meet
ing, or even meet in literary,
debating or political organiza-
tion, the frat thing you see them
do is to get into little clique to
down or defeat someone that this
little clique think ought to De
defeated, or to. get up and try to
create feeling between old citi-
zens and the new conner or what
is still more observable, to create
a feeling between the young men
and the older men. All of these
acts are narrow, mean. treacher-
Gus and injurious to any race or
class Of people. In nearly every
case those foolish cliques are
started by some yonug man with
no matured judgment, and less
discretion. II is true that the
older men of our race have most
of the political, preference and
better standing in the community
then the unacquaintedyoung man
would have, even though the
young man is ever so much better
qualified for said place. Now
again, let us be honest, who is it
to-day that keeps the race sepa-.
rate in every community IN
America. It is the young, un-
reasonable, egotistical, self-con-
ceited man. Then another thing
that is per Sc and must be stopped
is. when any colored person IS IS
elected 70 4 position, the next
time every colored person tries
for that same position; the result
is generally that some white
man secures it. The market
mastership and constable was
lost in our city for that reason.
Then when man or woman OF
our race receives an appointment,
a few of the race will start to try
to have him or her displaced to.
put in some one else who suits
their particular fancy; then the
next year that man or woman
may not suit their fancy, SO they
seek to have him or her displaced
and thus keep the race from
being united. Why there are
hundreds of other places that
ought to and can be opened to
the race if they would work for
it. Then my young man, it
does seem to me, as young man,
that some of us are our own
worst hinderence the race has, to
keep them from being united and
working in peace and harmony.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27
Daniel Oliver and sevcra. young men
from Colfax attended the Masonic
musical en- tertai aipment last "Wednesday
night

Little Lulu Vivian Wilson died March
10, at the home OF her grand parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. VIM. Whitfield, s44
Park street, age I months. The funer.
ii service WAS conducted by Rev. =. T..
Griffith last Saturday. This was the
child Of MIR. and Mrs. w. II. Wilson OF
Cresco, Iowa.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

In mentioning last week about Mrs.
Grant Pergerson securing divorce
we did not state where. It was IN the
courts at Omaha, Nebr., ana she was
restored to her maiden name, Viola
Jackson. @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27
Low RATES WEST.

Every day until April s0th the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
will sell one way colonist tickets to
many western points at very low rates.
Three through trains daily with chair
cars and tourist sleepers attached.
Call at 40 Walnut Street for full in.
formation. Il.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

J. w. Washington, Grand GhanceiloD
Of the &. Of p. lodge Of the state Of
Iowa. Of Cleveland, was ia our city last
week, accompanied by Mr.. Sidney
Carter Of Colfnx. B. 7s s.. s.5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

Frank Bradley, expert bathman for
B. r. Parker. has accepted position
with D. N, Miller Of New York City
and wiz leave soon for that place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

Wafneta. the youngest daughter of
Mrs. u. Watts, has been quite sick with
pneumonia the past week. but is much
better at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO
THE NORTHWEST, WEST AND
SOUTHWEST, AND COLONIST
LOW RATES WEST.
Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion Tickets at greatly reduced rates
are on sale to the territory indicated
above, Standard and Tourist Sleeping
Cars. Reclining Chair Cars and "The
Best Of Everything" For particulars
apply to agents Chicago & North. West
err Railway. 4.25.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

Mrs. ]. G. Williama was very sick
tAe Rrst part of this week.
Mss Ollie Smith Is suffering with an
attack of the neuralgia this week.
Nrs. j. sB, Rush has recovered FROM
recent illness caused BY the l. grippe.
Rev. +. w. Walker filled the pulpit
at corinthi5n Baptist church Sunday
night.

J. II. Nixon, Jewelry, No. als West
Third street. tunes pianos and repairs
organs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

Mr.. Lincoln Nunnelly is home with tho
measles this week.
Abe I. X. s. club met with Miss Nun.
nelly Thursday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

Miss Viola McAllister, who speht
about month in Chicago. returned to
the city last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27

After 8 weeks visit Miss Leila
Shelly Of Muchakinoch returned to her
home last Saturday morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-03-27
EXCURSION RATES VIA CHICAGO
t MILWAUKEE q ST. PAUL R'Y.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month until April slst the 6. M.&
st', Z, ~. will sell tickets at ona fare
Plus two dollars for the round trip to
many points North, South, and West.
& q call at 40 Walnat Street for alt infor-
nation.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
MILFORD HAS
BASE BALL FEVER.
FINE EXHIBITIONS OF THE GAME THIS
WEEK IN MILFORD.
Chester Defeated by a Score Of 2 to
on Tuesday. and Another Good Game
With DOYOF on Thursday After
noon. n.-AnOther Good Game
Tomorrow.

That the people of Milford have the
base ball fever there is no one to dis
pute, and the conditions are favorable
to its continuance through the season.
The doctors, the bankers, the merchants
the clerks, the labOIers, and the ladies
of Milford are far more punctuai in at
tendance on the games OF base ball
played at the Athletic Association
Grounds than they are at church ser
vices. Everybody in the town appears
to be gone daft on the great game.
A game between the Milford Club
and the Chester, Pa, Club, last Tues
day, was a fine exhibition OF the game,
and one that was greatly appreciated
by about 500 people, who watched it
from the grand stand. Both teams
played fast ball and neither scored in
the fret inning, and the runs made
were earned by timely batting in the
second inning by Milford, when two
men reached the home plate. Neither
HlNAE NOulu AaAAA AAA0NANA man a. NAA~
home plate until the seventh inning,
when Chester made batting rally and
scored one run. This ended the run
getting for both sides, but there were
several times when both teams had the
bases filed and only by good head work
and rapid playing were the sides retired
without runs being scored. Altogether
the game of Tuesday was very exciting
aud full of interest from beginning tc
finish.
The game between the Dover Club
and Milford Is iu progress as this paper
goes TO press, and will be another vel
played contest Tomorrow game
will be played between Milford and the
North Philadelphia Club.
Milford now has the finest base bal
grounds, grand stand and other equip
ments in her history, and the pub ic II
approaching it by attending the gamer
whenever the weather will permit.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Juvenile Artists.

For the past few evenings the guests
Of the Central Hotel have experienced
rare treat in the way Of Sntertain-
ment, which has been furnished by
two amateur Juvenile artists Il VIII
mingtoD, Del, who are spending a
week at the Central. The artists are
Misses Marion Everett and Sara Ans
bsush, and are chaperOned by Miss
AmsbaHRh's parents, who are guests
there. On Wednesday evening the
two juveniles gave AL entertainment
for the pleasure the guests and friends
Of Mr. and Mrs. Krsmlich, which was
fun of interest from the inaitiVe to the
conclusion. The two girls were very
ably assisted By Miss Mabel Smith, who
scted as accompanied. 1t is said by
persons who are compstsnt judges that
these TWO artists are the leading juven-
lie amateurs OF this State.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Tomato Growing.

Never in the history of lower Della
ware has there been SO many tomato
plants set out, and under fair weather
conditions the crop will be enormous.
Almost every farmer has reserved a
generous space for these vegetables,
which are rapidly becoming one of
the chief products of the Diamond
State.
For several reasons the acreage has
been increasing, and canning houses
have been erected in the small towns
for packing the tomatoes. These can
neries give employment to many, and
at a season when the farmers and their
sons can work. Therefore a double
profit is made from the crop. After
the tomatoes are brought to the pack
ing houses in the towns, 10y the grow.
ers, the horses are tethered out and a
days work is done in the factory by
the grower.
The packing houses have been en-
larged in keeping with the increased
crop until now almost every little vii
lage has an establishment that gives
employment to more than a hundred
people.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Severe Storm.

The present month has been a record
bresker for stormy weather, and es-
pecially for electric storms, which have
proven the hardest and most devastat-
ing in their effects. Much damage
having been done not only in sections
Of the State, but throughout the entire
Peninsula-no section having escaped
the dreadful consequences.
The hardest one of these storms that
has made its appearance in this Sec
tion, was the one oflast Monday morn
ing, when much damage was done in
this town and the surrounding cOun-
try. The storm seemed to have reached
in every direction of Milford and vicin-
ity. The consequences SO far as can
be ascertained, were as follOws-it
might be added, however, that much
damage was done to the crops and or
chards;
The residence of Frank Reed, in
Cedar Neck, was struck by lightning
on Monday morning last during the
severe electric storm that was in evil
dence in Milford aud the surrounding
country. The house was badly dam
aged, but very fortunately there was
no one seriously hurt.
Joseph Gray Davis, who lives neal
town on the road to Slaughter Beach,
had a mule killed by the storm on the
same morning.
Miss Maggie HevalOw was the victim
Of an electric shock during the heavy
thunder storm that was in progress
last Monday morning. Fortunately
however, the shock was only slight and
the victim soon recovered from the I'M
pleasant effects of the bolt.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Bold Robbery.

One Of the most boa Tobberies ever
known in this town, was made On Fri
day evening last, by a small colOled
boy by the name of Artis Lewis.
While Burton Masten and his
Clerk were absent from Mr. Mas
tens butcher shop, the boy cut the
wire on the back screen door, un-
hooked it, and walked ia aud relieved
the money drawer of 81 IS; but bv the
quick work of his clerk Joseph Wilson,
the boy was caught and Sl.50 Of the
money found. Mr.. Masten first thought
of having Mr.. Stout, of Wilmington,
come and take the boy, but since he
has been written to about them sew
eral times without doing anything in
the matter.
The lad was tried before Squire Gra-
ham and was held under SIS bail. Be
ing unable to give same, he was taken
on Tuesday morning TO Georgetown
iail
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Pensions Granted.

Col. Wainwright, OF Wilmington, has
secured a pension for Rev. James F..
Van Burkalow, Chaplain U. S. ",
twelve dollars month from May 7,
1902 He resides at Dover, Del. Also
a pension for Geo. Huhn, Co. E, 4th
Del. Vols, OF Odessa, Del, eight per
month from Feb 4, 1903.
Col. Wainright, of Wilmington, has
secured a pension for Sarah J. Burton,
widow of John Burton. Co. H ,3rd Reg,
U. S. Col Vol, Of s8 a month from
June 4, 1908. She resides at Milton,
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
HORSE RACING
At GREENWOOD.
ATCURREY' S.DRIVING PARK, TUESDAY,
JULY 2S, AT l O'CLOCK P. N.
The Best Speed in Delaware will be
There on That Day.-H. B. Wind
SOr'S Horse, Free Silver" Is
on the List of Entries.

The people of this town and COM
munity are looking forward to next
Tuesday, at which time there will be
some of the most interesting races ever
known in Delaware at the driving park
of Thos. Currey, at Greenwood The
managers of the park have been ar
ranging q program for the PAST few
weeks, and have been able to secure
for that day some Of the fastest speed
in the State. There will be a class of
2.13, a class of 2l6, a class of 10 and
from 2.9O to 2.45. All races will be
mile heats, and three best out Of five
will decide the winners. Those who
have ever visited the driving park at
Greenwood know full we'll that every
thing is done to make it pleasant for
those whOmay go there from distance,
in fact for all. Then another feature
is that the price of admission is so
small that any Ons who is fond Of this
delightful sport is very willing to pay
| n loe vi - CSAAlo lOA ouCh al aibVihouho
enjoyment. There will be plenty OF
accommodation for the horses Of those
who drive there. The races are claimed
to be something Of an unusual kind,
and will doubtless be the best that has
ever been known of since the days
when the fair grounds at Dover were
under their best management. And
in the face of all that has been said
/ further reference to the standard of the
races is unnecessary, only it might be
well for the public to say that if you
miss these races you will be sorry, as il
is the chance Of life time to see such
~ eed for such little money and so neal
at home.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Big Thursday.

"Big Thursday" at Slaughter Beach
-comes on the 20th of August this sea
son. The proprietor is already max
ing elaborate preparations for the day
as it is an occasion that has been OBJ
served for MANY, many years, and from
the custom there is alway u large crow d
in attendance. At this time many Of
The city friends have engaged rooms
nd board for the week Of "Big Thurs
day, and as is always the case, there
will be hundreds of people there from
this to IN and vicinity.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Changing Name.

The proposition that was offered to
the citizens of Milford to change the
name of the town from its present
name to that of Philanthrpy, received
but little attention from the citizens,
and because of that fact the gentleman
that made the offer to the officials of
Milford, has now rendered the same
inducements to the town of Smyrna.
This would seem to indicate that the
move is one of sincerely and that some
town must reap the benefit Of the two
world institutions that are to be built
in the town willing to change its name,
so that the name will harmonic with
the institutions THAT are to be built.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
4 Feast for Company B.

Mr.. B F. B. Woodall, of this town,
who is superintendent of the Baptist
Sunday School, and who took the
school to Rehoboth last Thurrday for a
days outing at that popular resort, did
not forget the soldier boys Of this town
who were III camp there, aud had pre-
pared for them before he left this place
large freezer Of ice cream aud sew
eraI cakes so that the boys could EN-
ioy some refreshments as well as the
school.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Chapel Picnic.
Jail

The Chapel Sunday School went on
their annual picnic to Slaughter Beach
en- Wednesday. Several wagons were
necessary to accommodate the large
scholarship Of the school, but Superin-
tendeut Causey and the committee on
arrangements made ample preparations
and no one was disappointed. The
school left early in the morning and
returned home late in the evening, re-
porting that the picnic was one OF the
most delightful known in the history
of the school.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Sunday School Outing.

The members of the Avenue NJ. f.
Sunday School will so on theirannual
picnic at Slaughter Beach on Wednes-
day next, July 29th. This being one
of the largest schools in this town,
many conveyauces viii be necessary
for their accommodation The hospi-
table proprietor of Slaughter Beach has
been given due notice of the date Of the
picnic, and it is safe to say that every
thing possible will be done for the
pleasure of the school and any others
who may attend.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Tennis Court.

Mrs. r. f. Rhodebush has had laid
out in the rear of her residence a tennis
court for the pleasure of her grand
daughter, Miss Ann Burton Marvel,
and her many friends. Since the mark
ing of the court, many interesting and
attractive games have been played on
the grounds. Tennis seems TO have
been non est in town for the past few
seasons, until this summer when the
many young people of the town have
been able to revive the interest in this
b allhy sport.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Sudden Death Of George K. knight.

For many years there resided near
Milford along the D. NJ. and V. Rail-
road, q man named George X. Knight,
who came to Milford from Penney Iva
MIA. He lived with only a housekeepeI
TO look after his affairs, and was visited
frequently by relatives from his home
state. He wss a man of means, but
refused to live with his people for
some reason unknown Mr.. Knight
was a pleasant old gentleman Of 81
wears. aud every boy who goes after
chinquapins in the fall, or trailing ar
butus in the spIing of the year, has a
kind word to say Of him. He always
welcomed them. and made their visit
pleasant as possible. Last Monday his
relatives were his guests, aud left on
the afternoon train for their homes in
Pennsylvania. Within an hour after
their departure, he was taken III, and
died before evening. kilograms were
sent announcing his death, that awaited
their arrival home. The coroner viewed
the remains on Tuesday morning, and
a verdict of death from he Irt failure
was returned.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Department.

The commanding officers of 20. B,
n. g. D., have said that the members
of that company are commended for
their genteel department, which they
made while at Camp Hum, Rehoboth.
1t is further stated by the higher Off
cials that all companies that were in
camp were the most respectable set OF
men ever seen in encampment in the
history of the National Guards of Del
aware.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Sons of Veterans.

There is some talk by the members
of the Grand Army of this town con-
cerning the organizing of Sons of Vet
Grams in this town in order that the
principles Of the old soldiers may in
the years to come be carried out. There
is a large number of young men who
are eligible for the order, and if the old
soldiers are persistent in the effecting
# the organization, there is no doubt
but that the plan will be achieved.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Sermon to Young Men.

The public is invited to hear the Rev.
r. G. Waters, pastor of st. Paul's M.
E. Church, preach his introductory to
a series of sermons on matrimOny. The
subject to be discussed is ; 1.-The Kind
OF a Young Man to Marry" Some
very pointed and beneficial things will
be said. Come and hear and see for
yourselves.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Tabard Inn Library.

w. E. Lucas, special representative
Of the TabaTd Inn Lib. .ary, is in town
this week for the purpose of completing
the work started by Geo. f. Holden.
A library will be established at Mat
thews, Pharmacy in a very few days,
where members now holding receipts
can exchange the n for their first book.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Mental Disability.

Caleb Elliott, of near Laws Church,
has been suffering for the past few
months with mental disability, and
was taken by Policeman Trice on
Thursday to Farnhurst,at which place
he will undergo medical treatment by
the physicians of that institution.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Teachers Selected.

Willard Deputy, who has been tesch-
ing school for the past two years at
Delmar. has been selected as principal
OF the Milton Public Schools. Miss
Ethel Hugg, Of this town, who for the
past year has been teaching at Union
School, near town, has also been
selected as one Of the teachers Of the
Milton Public Schools.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Large Yield.

The largest yisld Of plums known in
this section of the State, were gathered
from the trees Of Mr.. Lavinus Austin
near town. A few days ago he picked
from six trees that were only five years
old. seventeen crates, and says THAT
had it not been for the heavy winds
ne could have gathered easily from
twenty to twenty-five crates"