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Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
NR. RIDGELY WILL NOT SPElK HERE.
No Free Public Library This Year

Through misapprehensions Of the
amended Free Library Law, or neglect
Of duty, the Boaid of Education failed
to issue the required call for vote
upon the question, SO that the matter
will be delayed for another year.
The law requires the School Board to
issue a call for submitting the question
TO vote by tax payers, upon being
p.titioned to do so by 10 free holders.
at least 80 days before annual school
election. The ladies of the Stale Lii
6lary Commission took the matter up
and presented the required petition at
the proper time. So they did their
whole duty in the matter.
Dover took favorable action a year
ago and they have their libaries in
successful operation. doing good work,
while we must lag behind because of
the failure of the School Board to per
form its legally required duty in the
matter.
Mr.. Henry Ridgely, of Dover, who
has taken much interest in this subject.
'as invited here to address our citizens
and was to appear at the Century Club
building this week and to give informa-
ton as to the benefits to he derived etc .
But the fact that tie matter will not .
be voted upon this year renders 1t un-
necessary for him to come at this time
Failure to hesr Mr. Ridgely is a great
iisapl ointment to our people.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Wet Weather Interfering With Wheat
Harvesting.

Cutting wheat has been general this
week whenever the weather would per-
NIT harvesters to operate; but the rains
have served as a stay to many who
would have had their harvest work
completed. Up to date no serious harm
has beisllen the wheat, but growers are
getting anxious over the continuation
of rainy weather. So far as we are able
to learn, the quality of wheat will be
good, and should the weather clear,
the crop will give better returns than
was expected of it in this part of Della
ware.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Sherifrs Sale.

The selling of the property of Collins
Il Riggs, by the sheriff, that was to
have taken place on Tuesday last, has
been postponed until next Tuesday to
await the hearing of the case that will
be taken up in the Bankrupt Court
some time this week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Progressive Euchre.

Mrs. Paris Carlisle, Jr., assisted by
Mrs. G. Layton Grier, entertained
at her home on Friday evening last a
large host of friends at progressive
euchIe. The following are those who
were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richards, DR..
and Mrs James q. Slaston, Mr. and
Mrs G. Fisher Pierce. Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. H. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. McClnskey,
otPhiladelphia. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas G
Pre;tymsn, Mr. and Mrs A. d. Mar
shall, Mr. and Mrs Harry L. Grier,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Hirsch, Mr.. and
Mr-. Geo. Baynum, AIr. and Mrs.
John c. Truitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders
Truitt. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds,
Mrs. Bayard Burn, Mrs. DR. F. l.
Grier, Mrs. Allen Jones, Mrs. l.. D.
Caulk, Misses Annie Matthew'S of Wy
Omiug, Miss Pulsford, Of Orange, n.
j., Ida Draper, Elizabeth Richards
Matte Preltyman, Mary Hall, Annie
Hall, Lucy Hall, Edna Barker, Annie
Radcliff, Clara Yardley and Miss Os-
mond; Messrs DR.. G. w. Marshall,
DR.. J. Lynn Pratt, Dr. J. S. Pretty
man, Jr., DR.. Walter Grier, John P.
Holland, and Peter Causey, Jr.
FIst ladies prize was won by Mrs.
Florence Grier; second prize, Miss Edna
Baker: booty, Miss Annie Matthews.
tiist gentlemrn's prize was won by
Daniel Hirsch; sec'nd prize. John P. .
Holland; bUoby, Davis Grier.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Matinee.

The sporting hOrsemen of the town
gave very interesting matinee at the
Gentleman's Driving Park on last
Friday afternoon. The oentire public
was permitted to have thS use of the
track, and that added very much to
the interest of the occasion. Because
If the storm on Tuesday, they were
unable to give the advertised matinee.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

Mr.. John H, Kern celebrated his
birthday anniversary last Sunday at
his home near Milford, Mr.. Kern is
German, and had about dozen Of his
old country friends as his guests. The
usual German refreshments were served
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Gun EzpIOdes.

Chester Gumby, formerly Of tiis
town, but now af Berlin, Md. ,mst wiz
a painful accident last week Wtsis
cleaning gun the weapon sxpIlf
and drilled a hole through one eftzS
fingers.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
OFFICIALS MEET At
COUNCIL CHAMBER.
TIE LIGHT AND WATER COMMISSION
MEETS WITH TOWN COUNCIL.
At Joint Session II the Two Commits
siOnS the Main Topic Of Discussion
was the Lighting of the Town in
a More Brilliant Style.

At joint session of the Light auC
Water Commission and the Tow
Council held last Monday evening in
the Council Chamber, the subject o.
additional lights for the streets of Mil
ford was the main topic for discussion
The Light and Water Commission de.
sired that some understanding should
be arrived at for additional payment
to that department for such lights as
Town Council shall establish and they
very properly clsimed that it is an in
justice 20 the Light and Water Plant
to continue to load it with street light
ing without giving it recon- pense or
credit for the service rendered to the
town. The main stumbling block is
in the Act creating the department.
where it states that Town Council
shall pay $500 for.lighting the town.
and there stops without making any
provision for any increase in the num-,
Der Of lights. 1t appeared that both
bodies were willing to arrive at some
adjustment of the matter, and on a sug-
gestion of DIR. G. L. Grier, it is proba-
BILE that action will be taken that will
largely wipe away the fEictiOn that has
existed between the two boards for
years past.
The semi-annual settlement by the
Light and Water Commission was
made informally by check for $50 to
the Town Council for the purpose Of
paying the semi annual interest due
on the Light and Water Bonds at July .
1st, and the Treasurer raid five ord sIs
which amountei to SlO41.65. He was
directed to pay 5000 on a bond held by
the First Natioi al Bank.
The question of replacing the are
lights on the business streets of Milford
was considered by Town Council in an
informal way; but no definite decision
arrived at. 1t was the opinion of sew
eral that the town could place eight
arc lights on the streets to advantage
provided that the Light and Water
CommissioA Will make rates that will .
be fair tO-tihat department, and stthe
same time be at such figures that Town
Council would be able to meet. For
the purpose of ascertaining the sense I
Of the people on this subject, it is de !
sired thatall business people interested L
in the subject of lights shall meet with
Town Council this evening at s 15 p.
n, in the Council Chamber, when it I
will be more fully discussed. There is /
unanimous opinion that the streets can i
,e hetter lighted than they now are, l
md it is matter that all are inter /
sted in.
Experienced men have been engaged
" the Street Committee of Council.
md all trees on the sidewalks of Mil
ord will be trimmed up from the bot fe
ON, so that the street lights may bet te
er fulfill their functions These men h
rill be aided by the police, and all in IL
arference will be promptly dealt with. Il
his is necessary that all trees shall c
e trimmed alike, and as the exigencies lie
f the case may require. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Fiftieth Anniversary.

The fiftieth anniversary of the mar
riage of DR.. and Mrs. w. w. France
will occur on Saturday, July 4th. Their
friends are invited between 8 O'Clock in
the afternoon and 10 o'clock at night.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

The wedding of Miss Mollie Shank,
of Lewes, to Sames P. Logue, of At
landc City, will take place on Tuesday,
June 80, at the Harmony House, At
lantie City, N. J., at O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Turtle Industry.

Snappers are plentiful in the Mispil-
lion river, and are being caught in
abundance and shipped to the city
markets, where they are selling at 4
cents a pound.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Freight Barge.

Geo. Fisher Pierce, who has been
having a freight barge built at Bethel,
Del..expects that the boat will be COM
pleted so as to have it here soon ready
for use. tits thought Mr.. Pierce viii
have the barge on her trial trip haul a
load ofstone for the town.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Vinyard,s BARGE.

The barge being built by Wilson NJ.
Vinyard is fast nearing completion,
but at this time the work is somewhat
Murdered because of the fact that they
are unable to get lumber as rapidly as
they can use it. However, Mr.. Vineyard
expects to have the boat all done and
fitted for the tomato season.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Pensions Granted.

Col. Wainwright, Of Wilmington; has
secured a pension for Zedrick u H.
Burton, Co. A, 80 U. S. Colored Volun-
teerS, eight dollars a month from Dee.
II, 1902. He resides in this town.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

Governor HUM on Thursday aFy
pointed Louis Chambers "a coloFsd Rac9
as janitor of the State House, Dpvsx, b
fill the vacancy caused by tbs deafh
Of Louis Barkley.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Important Notice.

All members of Company B are or
dGred to be present at the Armory this
Friday evening, in uniform for drill,
and will also report for drill on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday evenings
of next week, to drill preparatory to
going into camp July 18th.
w. E. LANK,
Captain Commanding Co. B.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

Company B is drilling three nights
a week now-Monday, Wednesday and
Friday-getting ready for the encamp-
ment to be held July 1lth to 18th, and
all members are expected to be present
at these drills.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
OBITUARY.
Carpenter.

Mrs. George Carpenter, after linger.
ing illness, died at her home in Cedar
Neck on Saturday morning, June 20.
Services were held at the late residence
Of the deceased. Interment at the
SlaughterNeckCemetery Sunday after
noon.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

Open to-day, entire new stock Of
groceries; good coffee Sets pound, 14ct
coffee now selling at 10 cts pound. YoIi
will be surprised at the molasses we
are selling at 20 cts gallon or sets per
quart. John w. Adkins, Jump Block.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

IF you fail to attend the big celebra-
ton at Slaughter Beach, you will miss
one OF the most elaborate days known
in the history Of this popular resort.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
CHURCH NEWS.
Avenue N. E. Church.

Anniversary services at the Ave. NJ
E. Church on Sunday. Preaching
both morning and evening by pastor,
DR.. S. NJ. Morgan. Sunday School at
2 p. m. Epworth League at 6.45 in
the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Grange in Special Session.

Milford Grange will meet in extra
ordinary summer session next Satur-
day at 2.sO p m. Important business.
All members requested to be on hand.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
MARRIED.
-Baker.

Married June IS, at the NJ. E. par
sonage. Houston, Del, by Rev. J. H.
Wilson, Tilghman Baker and Miss
Rosie Ross.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

Sunday was the longest day Of the
year, and besides it can be said that it
was one of the coldest day of ther sum.
mer.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

White potatoes are being shipped
from Milford in large quantities. the
yield being unusually plentiful.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26

You want TO go Slaughter Beach
July 4th. There will be many attrac.
tions.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
PRESBYTERIAN.

The pastor will preach ON "Seeking
Great Things" Sunday School, RE
view" Evening meeting, missions
in the Town"
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-26
Short Items Of Local Interest.

DON'T forget that the stores will
close on the Fourth at noon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
Miracle of Emerson's Style.

Emerson's highest artistic quality
has in it always a suggestion of mir,
acle. One cannot see how it was
done,' and imitation is disaster. The
sentence, the phrase, creates in the
mind a of ~luminousness, so keen
is the vibration. This may be said of
all works of high artistic genius, but
in the case of Emerson the miracu-
lousy luminous effect is peculiarly felt.
On a building at the Pan-American ex-
position at Buffalo the visitor who read
the following words, ever if he could
not remember having read them be-
fore, might not long doubt as to their
origin: 80 rich and various man. thou
palace Of sight and sound, carrying in
thy senses the morning and the night
and the unfathomable galaxy; in thy
brain the geometry of the city of God,
in thy heart the bower of love and the
realms Of right and wrong."-Century
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
When and Where to Rest.

Rest does not mean absolute inaction
but a change to mental occupation if
muscular work has been INDUCED in,
and vice versa if mental work has been
INDUCED in. We should endeavor to
sleep eight hours out of twenty-four
under the most favorable condition.
AS to where: In a comfortable bed
on a firm hair mattress and pillows or
cotton mattress and pillows, as both
answer the same hygienic purpose;
among our books three hours a day if
Jul work Is muscular, or an out of door
active life il mental the same amount
Of time-to some complete change of
locality, to others a change Of climate
and to still others of environment, and
so on and so on.
AS to when: Q) AS nearly as possible
II day in seven. (2) An annual vaca-
ton. O. After excessive mental or
physical exercise.
But always remember that too much
work means waste, wreck. and too
much rest means rust, death.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
The Unfortunate Clam.

The first man who used the express
sion Don't be a clam should be cred
tied with a bit of advice chock full of
wisdom. Somebody is after the clam
in season and out, day and night. 1t
Is devoured in soft shelled infancy by
fishes, sea fowl and crows. is sealed
in cans, made into stews and chowders.
baked in big pies on the seashore and
dug for fishermen's bait.
The clam furnishes food for MANY
men of many lands and also for seals.
polar bears, the walrus, foxes, crows.
gulls and fishes, and there never was
a bait, with the exception possibly of
porgy chum-i. e., ground up porpies-
that equaled the clam for sea fishing.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
Carriages Great SnaLa

The ancients firmly believed in mon.
ster serpents Of all kinds and of both
the and and marine species. During
the wars with Carthage a great snake
Is said to have kept the Roman army
from crossing the Bagrados river for
several days. The monster swallowed
up no less than seventy Roman soldiers
curing this combat and was not con.
quered until a hundred stones from rs
many different catapults were fired
upon 1t all at n time. The monster
skull and skin were preserved and
afterward exhibited in one of tho
Roman temples. The dried skin Of
the creature was 100 feet in length, ac-
cOrding to Pliny.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
The Eng1ish Pheasnut

1t IS claimed that the pheasant OF
the English preserves can trace It's ned
ieree directly to the brilliant bird OF
the same species in Japan. About hall
a century ago a few live pheasants
were brought from Japan and crossed
win the common species. The result
or this was, 1t is said, that q new race
OF birds was introduced. and tho hoo,,
uiui pheasant. with it's iridescent
piumage' was produced and natural.
lzed as an English bird.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

The presses at the bureau OF
engraving and printing are run.
ming twenty-four hours a day
printing money. The run is on
new national bank notes. Il
takes about twenty-five days tc
prepare new money for the
banks so that it will be properly
seasoned" to go into the hand
of the public. The banks have
orders ahead for many millions.
and the circulation is being
delivered to the comptroller by
wagon loads each day. The
circulation of national banks of
the United States has passed the
100000 mark, the largest
amount in their history.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
The terrible tale of disaster b,

The terrible tale of disaster by
overlooking rivers in Kansas,
Missouri and several southern
states, in which millions of dol.
lars worth of property and many
lives have been lost, is in strong
contrast to the prosperous out
look which the people of Dakota
enjoy. Parts of Iowa have also
been OVERLOADED during the
spring, while some of the east
ern states are reporting drouth.
1t would almost appear as if
the south Dakota farmer was
being cared for under a special
providence this year.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

Colonel Bryan is frank at least.
He says that "There is a large
store of disappointment for
anyone who thinks that there
will ever be harmony between
the men who think as Mr.. Cleve-
land does and the men who be-
lieve earnestly in the platforms
of 1896 and 1900" This means
opposition from Mr.. Bryan of
course; but the question is how
many beside himself still believe
earnestly in the platforms of
1896 and 1900? Does Mr.. Bryan
himself?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

A feature Of President Roose-
velt's tour has been the non
partisan spirit displayed at his
reception at every point, Demo
Gratis vying with Republicans to
extend to him the heartiest
welcome. During the SIS days
that he spent on the road, the
President made 265 speeches,
and had it not been for Secretary
Loeb's firmness ne would have
made a hundred additional ones.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

Sioux City is making great
preparations for a midsummer
festival, to take place June Doth
to July 4th. There will be three
large tents and a grand open air
stage Of gigantic proportions.
On this stage will be exhibited
some OF the best acts ever pro-
duced in America, while in the
tents splendid shows will be
given, all of which may be seen
for the one price of admission,
fifty cents. There will be ex-
cursion rates on all railroad
lines leading to Sioux City.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

Companies operating vast
salmon fisheries in Washington,
on the Pacific coast, have hit
upon a method by which the sal
mon, rs caught, are frozen solid
in ice and then shipped to the
east where, on being carefully
thawed out, the fish are brought
back to life. Experimenting for
years has fully demonstrated the
feasibility of the plan. Live fish
are worth double as much as
dead fish in the New York
market, no matter how perfectly
the latter are preserved.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

The United States court in q
recent decision holds that nc
liquor can be sold on the lands
recently opened up for settle.
ment in Charles MIX county
The towns of Platte and Geddes
are therefore guaranteed perma'
nent prohibition. In case OF
violation OF the law all that will
be necessary will be to complain
to the q. S. authorities.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

The recent massacre of Jews
in Russia shows that there is
much of the savage still lurking
in people who are supposed to
be living under a civilized form
of government. The American
people are estopped from too
severe criticism by the fact that
the treatment of the negro in
the south in many cases has been
on the same plane of brutality.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

The seventh Kansas District
which has just rolled up a
Republican plurality of $4,000 in
favor of Victor Murdoch, one OF
the editors of the Wichita
Eagle" is the same district that
used to have the habit of sending
Jerry Populist Simpson to Con.
gress. Any remarks on the
present status of Kansas popu-
lism would seem unnecessary.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

W. have received an invitation
to attend the fifteenth wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Burt Fuller, at Summit, on the
18th inst. We are unable 10
attend but we should like to
have done SO if for nothing
more than to extend congratula-
tions to Mrs. Fuller for having
for so long a time been able to
live with a newspaper crank.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
CITY OFFICERS.

Mayor-Thomas L. Bouck.
Aldermen First Ward W. Martens and
w. W. Reeve.
Aldermen Second Ward-J. s. Farley, George
Empson.
Aldermen Third Ward-E. johnson, E. W
Phelan.
treasurer. A. Croal.
Auditor-E. p. DOre.
Attorney-Geo. $. Rix.
Assessor-H. J. Benedict.
Marshal-Charles Sutclife.
Night Watchman-James S. Dore.
Regular meetings of city council held on the
lrst Monday of each month.
Board OF Education-Henry Schafer, president,
c. A. Erlandson, E. Emanuel. j. d. Burkhardt,
Chas. Cannon, E. p. Dore. William Jennings,
s. s. Lockhart, secretary. Regular meeting last
Friday of each month.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
The American Fath..

Ascum-Another baby, and a girl This
line en-! How does it make you fee,
to have a daughter?
iopley-Great! One of the f,rst
t.hhss you think about it is how a for.
eign nobleman will come counting her
some day and how you'll turn him
down good and proper.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

Everything points toward the
fact that President Roosevelt
will have no opposition in the ma
tional republican convention next
year, and that he will be his own
successor in the presidential
chair.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

The twelve greatest battles
fought during the civil war we're:
Gettysburg, Spottsylvania, Will
derness, Antietam, Chancellors-
vile, 'Chickamauga, Fredericks-
burg, Manassas, Shiloh, Stone
River, Petersburg. The total
in the Twelve battles were 90, AIS
killed and 100, S59 wounded.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

Fred Anterior, of Waubay,
who has been for so many years
the publisher of the Waubay
Clipper, has recently sold his
interest in the paper and has
moved to California on account
of his family's health. The good
wishes of lots of folks will go
with Fred to California.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
For Over sixty Years.

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for chill
dren teething. It soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
COUNTY

County Judges. 8. Lockhart.
County Auditor-Geo. Il. Pinckney.
Register Of Deeds-E. p. Brockman.
County Treasurer-Nils Forsberg.
Sheri6-A. X. Crawford.
Clerk of COurts-W. F. Rabbit.
States Attorney-Thad l.. Fuller.
County Superintendent-Grant Riggle.
Surveyor-W. s. Crowl.
COroner-W. A. Kriese;.
County Commissisners-First District. Ben
MOser; Second District John Erickson; Third
Julius Fenner
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

South Dakota has more
Indians, 1 1000 than any other
state. Of the territories, Ind
ian Territory has $4,000, and
Arizona 25, 900.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

The tremendous development
of steam and electric railroad
building keeps the steel rail mills
busy. It is said that orders are
booked that can not be filled
before the middle of 1904.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12

Graceville suffered from a
$40, 900 fire last Tuesday, when
Egan & Welcomes livery stables
and several dwellings we're de-
StrOyed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-06-12
The Fathers Idea.

Daughter-Papa, mamma says birth
day gifts are luxuries. but l say they
are necessities. Now, what do you say
they are?
Father-I? Oh. l say they are nui-
SanceS,
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

REPUBLIC SPECIAL. .
Jacksonville. Ill, May 3o.-Jacksonvine g.
Quincy 5. B~atteries-Etter and Silver: Alber.
nathy and Cadigan.