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Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Short Items of News.

James Kibler has sold to David Cow,
twenty acresl Of property fronting the
"Ray Mill" three miles southwest
from Milford. Mr.. Cow is brother Of
Mrs. S. G. Evans Of this town.
DR.. w. w. Day,of Pennington, will
shortly begin the remodeling Of his
residence in that town. 1t will, when
finished be very handsome house.
willard Lank has purchased from
Miss Lizzie johnson, of Pennington, the
dwelling and stable on North Second
street opposite the school building for
$500. He will rebuild it this fall.
The w. G. T. U. meets with Mrs.
James GOsIin. North Walnut St., next
Tuesday evening at 7.sO o'clock.
The Sussex County w. C. T. U. Cone
vention will be held at Milton, Del.s
on Tuesday, April 49,
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Laying Concrete Pavsments.

VIM. B Pine has this week resamed
the work laying concrete pavements,
and has been at work on the sidewalks
In front of Mark L. Davis store. The
work at that place will be continued
in front of the stores occupied by J.
w. Reedy & Co., and the grocery Of
James TTuItt.
The sidewalks over Walnut street
bridge will follow nextin order and the
unfinished work on DR.. G. StantOn's
sidewalk on North Second street, will
follow.
The laying Of the sidewalks in front
Of the property of Mrs. E. P. Clark
will commence this coming week, and
workman will resume the finishing Oi
the stone wall soon after.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Too Late for Publication.

Each week we receive maRy commu-
nications which are of either general or
local interest to the public, and yet
these are sent in 50 late that we are
unable to publish them. For the ben
eft Of the public and our contributors
we would like to say, that if you have
any interesting news which you would
like us to publish, try and send the same
TO us in the early part OF the week, as
we 90 to press ON Thursday; and if not
sent in early,it is difficult for US to pub
lish your items until the following
week
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
News and Advertiser Moved.

The "News and Advertiser" plant
was moved last week to the new build
ing which the Grier Bros. have just
had completed. The paper will be
printed there, and the publication office
will be in North Milford, which is situ-
ated in Kent county and on Walnut
street, formerly occupied by Hammond
& Ennis. Thus the News and Adver-
tiser' will continue to be Kent county
paper.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Raising Horses in Illinois.

w. S. Corsa, a former Milford boy,
and who once worked in the CHRONf-
GLE office as a compOsitOr, is now en-
gagged in the breeding of horses ia lie
linOis, on large scale, and is making
great success. At his annual sale
last week, there were many men Of
prominence in attendance, and among
the number was VIM. Jennings Bryan,
of Nebraska. Mr.. Corsa is living
example Of what brains and energy
will do for every boy in this broad
land even if they be without capital to
start with. There are many young
men who have started out in life with
the CHRONICLE, scattered over the
country and most all of them are doing
we'll
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Real Estate Transfers.

Hannah f. Postles to Chas POstlesS
so acres in Milford hundred, $1,000.
Thomas J. Smith to NJ. B. Smith,
farm in MispilliOn, S24O0.
Isabella Smith to John H. Bullock
70 acres in MispilliOn hundred, $500.
Emory D. Moore to Michael Yoke,
farm in MispilliOn, $1,000.
James B. Brown to Samuel H MiR-
ner, 81 acres in MispilliOn, $1O55.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
The Act Of Maniac-Or Worse.

AS Miss Margaret Holden was going
to the Avenue NJ. E. Church, and pass
ing by the factory of Draper & Hirsch
last Sunday evening, young negro
threw a brick at her from the direo-
ton Of Shorts wood yard, but fortu-
nateIy it missed its mark and passed
through the window in the office OF
that factory. The young lady was
badly frightened, and rau to South Wal
nut street, where several young men
came to her. and then made search fol
the rufian; but he had made his Go
cape.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
yestrymen Elected.

The annual meeting Of the congrega-
t,on of Christ Church, MilfOld, held on
Easter Monday, resulted in the choice
of the following persons to serve as
vestrvmen for the ensuing year, VIZ
RY. Watson,S J. Abbott l. /. lruiu'
IL Pratt, Frank L. Grier. Chas. o.
p,ettvman and A. DoRnell Marshall.
On Tuesday evening" at a meeting held
for organization OF the newly eiecteo
vestry, DIR Watson WAS appointed sen
ior warden; DIR. Pratt, junior warden
and Mr.. Abbott, secretary and treas
urer
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
To Give Reception.

The members of the EpwOrth League
of the Ave. NJ. E. Church will hold a
public reception in honor of the new
pastor and wife, DR.. and Mrs. Jones,
in the lecture room Of the church on
Wednesday evening next. Several
speakers Will be present; also fine
musical program will be rendered.
Everybody is invited to come out and
meet DR.. and Mrs. Jones.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Work on New School building.

The work on the new school build
ng has been begun proper now that
be ground is all made clear for the
rectiOn Of the building. Brick, stone
lme aud other materials are being
pulled TO the grounds preparatory to
be construction and the work ofmak-
Pc ready for the foundation is now in
'rOgress. The contract calls for the
ompletiOn OF the new building some
me in July, therefore the building
Gill be ready for occupancy for the
'pening term of the next school year.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
An Egg Rolling.

The pupils of Mrs. Lucille Pratt's
dancing class will be entertained by
her tomorrow afternoon. with an Eas-
ter Egg Picnic at the Presby yteriau
Branch, near Milford. a nest Of eggs
beautifully dyed will be hid before the
party arrives, land the children will be
asked to earch for it; the finder to have
the privilege Of dispOsing Of the eggs to
the party. A merry time is anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
To Build Naptha Launches.

DR.. James G. Stanton has employed
William Deputy 10 build napths
'aunch for him. He met Mr.. Deputy
"a the city last week and purchased
NE necessary machinery for the boat,
And as soon as is possible, Mr.. Deputy
Pill begin the work of construction.
When the launch is completed, it will
e one Of the finest in this part Of the
State. AS soon as the work for Mr..
stanton is completed, Mr.. Deputy in
ends to build small launch for him
self
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Furnishing Club Rooms.

The members Of the Ushers' Union
have ordered considerable furniture for
their rooms. The work Of fitting up
the rooms has begun, and it is hoped
that the place will soon be ready for
occupancy.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Glass Of 1904.

Those who compose the graduating
class of 1904 in the Milford Public
Schools are Misses Annie Archer, Nan
Wilson, Emma Sipple, Delema Will
on, May Russell and Miss BeOz. A
noticeable feature Of this class Is that
there is not even one representative Of
the OppOsite sex.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
steamer Mary N. Vinyard.

Steamer Mary NJ. Vinyard made her
first trip from Milford to Philadelphia
last week, and the owners are very
favorabIy impressed with the way she
runs. 1t is rumored that Wilmington
parties who were here this week look
ing at the new steamer, would like to
purchase her.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Pensions Granted.

Col John Wainwright, Of Whining
ton. Del, has secured pension for
Jobp E. Walls, Co. D, 18th U. ). Col
ored Troops. $40 a month rom FeD.
ia. 1904. He resides at Milford, Del.
Henrietta Hopkins, mother Of Elwood
uonkins. U. S. Ma rine Corps. $l2
,aopth from March IS, 1908. She re-
sides at KirkwOOd, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
SpsclnI Meetlne ushers' UnIen.

The members Of the Ushers' Union
are requested to meet at the residence
OF the president John P. Holland, on
Friday evening. 1t is desired that
every member be present as there is
hnsiness of importance to transact.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Work on Jetty Resumed.

The work on the jetty at the mouth
Of the Mispillion, which has been sus'
pended for the past few months, was
resumed on Wednesday, and the con-
structiOn will be pushed rapidly to
completion.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Thumb and Finger Cut orr.

John Brigham, Jr., had the thumb
and finger on his left hand cut of by 3
circular saw in the basket factory in
South Milford, on Wednesday after
noon last. DR.. J. G. Stanton dressed
the wound.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

l.. B.Graves visited Townsend friends
this week.
Harry VanKirk is recovering from
an attack Of appendicitis.
,Irs. Margaret Wynkcop visited her
son in New Jersey last week.
Charles D. Abbott, the merchant, has
been very i'll for the past week.
Charles sIalseed, of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of Miss Bessie Clifton.
William Williams, of Philadelphia,
visited relatives in town this week.
Mark Davis, Esq, of Philadelphia,
visited relatives in town this week.
Mr. VIM. P. Corsa, of Washington,
D. c., was Milford visitor this week.
Miss Elizabeth Middleton, OF Ches-
wold, is the guest of Miss Grace Moore
Representative Thomas Purnell, of
Georgetown, was in Milford on Mon
day.
Miss Anna NJ Housman, of Magnolia,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John F. HOus-
man.
Mrs. Carrie Cannon, of Georgetown,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. TIuitt this
week.
Miss Belle Moore, of Cheswold, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Geo. w. Pleas
anton.
Miss Hallett, of Odessa, passed Easter
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Hallett
Mrs. James Moore and Miss Bessie
Emerson of Frederick, were in town on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Ryan spent Eas-
ter Sunday with DR.. w. T. Ryan, at
smyrna, Del.
Mi Gertie Smith was home on Eas-
t.r from Baltimore, where she is attend
| / & school.
RAYMOND Marine, of Philadelphia,
visited relatives in town on Friday and
Saturday last.
Thomas Davis of Wilmington. spent
SUNDAY in town the guest Of his mother
Mrs Robert Davis.
, Edward Williams, of PHILADELPHIA.
spent Sunday in town with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. James Williams.
VIM. Pierce, Max Wilson and James
Stanton. and William and Chester Mar
shall were home for the Easter holi
days.
Grover Parvis is listed among the
graduates which will graduate from
Wilmington Conference Academy this
June.
Misses Hattie and Elizabeth Tum-
lin aud Miss Nellie Murphy, Of Farm
ington, were the guests of Miss Viva
Johnson.
Miss May Watkins, of Milford Neck,
who has been visiting her brother, Mr.
John Wadkins,o of Philadelphia, has re-
turned home.
Howard Welch has accepted a posi-
ton with the Prudential Insurance
Company, under the superintendency
Of William SammOns.
Thomas Prettyman has accepted a
position with D. G. Collins to succeed
PIT. Pettyjohn, who resigned to take
charge of the yeast route.
R.P. Small left on Saturday last for
Charleston, s. c., for a six weeks trip
in the interest Of the &. f. T. Co., with
whom he was employed last season.
Mrs. Sallie Prettyman, Mrs. Anna
E. Bennett and Mrs Emma Roach, ARE
visiting relatives and friends in Will
mington and Philadelphia this week.
Mrs Jsmes H. johnson, who resides
at the Odd Fellows Cemetery near
Milford, was paralyzed last Saturday
morning. The entire left side was af-
fected.
Robert Daniels, who is attending the
Wilmington Business College, spent
Easter with friends at UniOnville and
West Chester, Pa, as the guest of Geo
Elliott.
The Act Of a Maniac-Or Worse.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
BENJAMIN Belts Dead.

Mrs. VIM. Trader who resides near
town, received the news last week Of
the death Of her brother Benjamin
Belts. who was making his home near
Oakley. Mr.. Belts was well known in
this town and community. Funeral
services were held at Oakley on Suns
dav.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Gave Birthday Party.

Miss Mamie Banning gave a birth'
day party to her many friends on Tues
day evening last. Games Of various
kinds were INDUCED in, and all who
we're present to participate expressed
themselves as having spent most de-
liQhtful evening.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
Has Broken Wrist.

Arthur Webb, who resides near town,
met with rather a painful accident on
Tuesday of last week. The young man
was playing ball and in some way it
resulted in the breaking Of his LETT
wrist.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-08
FORD CENTURY
| CLUB INCORPORATED.
irrcATE FILED IN OFFICE OF
SECRETARY OF STATE.
,n0oipted a Committee to Confer
Town Council Concerning
rIs who need the Training Of
the Delaware Industrial
School.


the regular meeting of the Mil
Iow Century Club of April 4th,
resident, Mrs G. w. Marshall, re-
that certificate of incorporation
cen duly filed in the office Of the
stsry Of State, and the club is now
ooroted with membership of 104.
waiver of notice of first meeting
nv the incorpOratOrs, Mrs. G,
Marshall, Mrs. B. P. Burn and
Elizabeth Richards, was read by
ecretarv. and the club then pro-
IA to business Of reorganization.
revised bylaws as required by
Ter were read and adopted.
been directors were elected 10 serve
l as follows For thee Yeas, Mrs.
Marshall, Mrs. J. b Smith. MIS-.
Kpders. Mrs. Edith G Willis.
M Rattle Deputy. For two years
NJ E. Williams, Mrs. w. F.
nsasev MIS-. A. ?. Williams Miss
4b lie Davis. For year-Mrs. james
uh Mrs P. F. Causey, Mrs. B. P.
Bn. Mrs. Chas. Barker, Mrs G. f.
pflce
rising vote Of thanks was given to
Donnen Marshall, atiOrney-at law,
sa preparing the papers necessary for
reorporation.
Thosp who desire a certified cooy Of
aasiter can obtain it at a cost S3 90
81 applying to the Secretary Of State.
be program Of the aftor. 80" was in
ehsrge Of Miss Serena hnil, chair
Il of history Piano solos ~ Mrs.
arner Smith. of Milford, and Mrs
lite Tumlin, of Farmi, gton, were
llfully rendered.
4 paper on "Feudal Fraud, and the
cnsades" written ard read by Miss
lena Hail, was full Of interest, and
aapropriate to the Easter occasion.
Current events by Mrs. James p.
pierce were items of interest relative to
tie diversion in the lives of the girls Of
ihe Industrial School in Wilmington.
Attic sugges tion Of Mrs. Pierce the
flowing resolution was drawn up,
1d was adopted by the club:-"Resol-
e1 that we. as a club being i'll the
ssess.on Of facts detrimental to the
putation of the boys and girls in Mil
d, do hereby promise to aid the Off
csfs Of he law Ito the extent Of our
bility) in suppressing the evils that
are constantly menacIng the morsls of
tae unprotected youth in our midst.
IN The interest of the Wilmington
Industrial School for Girls a commit
81 Of thee ladies, MRS. q. w. Mar
ball, Mrs. Edith q. Willis and Mrs.
alk L. Davis was appointed to wait
BON the Towr Council in an interview
Nith the same at the regular meeting
g be held this week.
Monday the llth will be regular busi-
ess and hospitality day. Business of
Importance will be brought before the
Cub, and as it will be the last before
The election of officers, a full attend
anee of members is requested.
Hospitality Uommittee-Mrs Edgar
Mahsn, Mrs. A. NJ. Jones, Mrs. Louisa
emOOt, Mrs. w. +. Lank, Mrs Laura
Davidson, Mrs Anna P. Williams,
Ars Clsra Pierce, Mrs. B. B. Topping,
rs. Chas. Prettyman, Mrs R. S. We'll
eome, Mrs. E. Williams, Misses Una
trauslOn, Bruner, Marratt, Ann Viii
pn, May Reynolds, Eliza Short. Mary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-02
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Jan. 2.--I.ight selling or
ders carried opening prices In stocks 70
lower level all around Baltimore =
Ohio lost rs and the Pacific, Louisville.
Brooklyn Transit and Tennessee Coal
large fractions. American Ice preferred
moved up 2&. The depression was due
20 threat ming outlook OF the relations
between Russia and Japan. The opening
was easy.
The selling was arrested after the
opening. but the offerings became much
larger near IL o'clock, when the western
stocks and active specialties weakened
materially. Atchison. St. Paul. Rock
Island. Southern Pacific, Pennsylvania.
Baltimore Il Ohio Reading. Louisville d
Nashville. Brooklyn Transit. Amalga-
mated Copper and United States Steel
preferred yielded 10 ~. Detroit South
( I'm preferred advanced III and Ice pre-
ferred lost IN on realizing. Anaconda
dropped 81. and Delaware g. Hudson 2.
The liquidation became general and
heavy In the second hour and nothing
OF Importance escaped loss OF from
10 2 points. Losses were made in
Amalgamated Copper OF az; Brooklyn.
Transit. ST. Paul Louisville a Nashville.
Missouri Pacific and United States Steel
preferred TO st6, Metropolitan Street
Railway 2%, and Atchison. Union Pacific,
Southern Pacific, Tennessee Coal and
Consolidated Gas over points. The
market steadied momentarily on the bank
statement. but weakened again. There
were some spasmodio rallies. but the
closing generally was active and weak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-02
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

William Eagner an oiler and John Con-
lon and Charles Pealey. ice handlers, were
Injured today by the explosion of boiler
In the engine room at one OF the Ameri-
can Ice company's houses at Catskills,
n. Y. Conlon and Pealey were hurled
through a window OF the engine room and
badly bruised.
The design of the Sculptor Lucchetu for
monumental tomb for the late Pope Leo
XIII inside the church OF st. John Lat
eran at Rome has been approved. II rep
resents Pope Leo wearing the triple
crown, sitting on a throne supported by
the world, each hand extended I'm the act
Of blessing. the whole symbolizing one
fold and one church. The cost OF tho
monument Is estimated at $4,000.
The saw mill OF N. Dudlington q Co,
Marienette. Wis. was destroyed by fire
today. Loss $75, ,000
Fire which last night threatened the
destruction OF the Grand Trunk railroad
coal chute AT Windsor. Ont. was extin-
guished with a loss OF only $500.
A training school for philanthropic and
social work will open Jan. ~ at Chicago,
under the auspices OF the University ex-
tension division OF the University OF Chi,
cago, with Professor Graham Taylor as
director.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-02

TO BLAME
FOR Death
Finding Of COronsr Lincoln In
Case Of tho Killing Of Annie
J. MCDaTmJtt.

Patrick Fitzgerald is held responsible
for the killing Of Annie McDermott at Il
Hannah street The McDermott woman
lived with Fitzgerald and was until the
cutting ARRAY. on Dec. 10. known as Mrs.
Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald and the dead woman lived on
Hannah street for four months previous
to the ARRAY and the man was an employe
OF the city highway department.
The finding of Coroner Lincoln Is as fol-
lows
After hearing the testimony and re-
viewing the same l find and certify that
said young woman on the 18th day OF
September, 1903. at the Rhode Island hos
pital came to her death by means OF sep
tic broncho pneumonia which was second
ary to wound I'm the throat produced by
some sharp cutting instrument. which
opened thepharynx and thus rendered
swallowing defective II not impossible. the
same being confirmed by the autopsy
made by ]. G. Pegram, Jr.. M D.. and
cutting OF the throat was the superin-
ducing cause OF said pneumonia and
further certify and report that upoh
the testimony OF the witnesses filed here
with that said wound In the throat was
made by a razor in the hands of one Pat
rick Fitzgerald and was made by the act
or neglect OF said Patrick Fitzgerald and
not by any other person or persons"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-02
WARRANTS HAVE
BEEN ISSUED.

be one Of the most important witnesses
He was in charge of the spot light which
set fire TO the scenery. Poland made a
vain effort TO have his bond reduced from
5000. He told the magistrate that ne and
another employe were In a balcony above
the gallery controlling the arc-lghts
which made the pale moonlight" for the
show.
When the panic occurred he says his
companion jumped TO his death. The
magistrate refused to decrease the
land might be able TO explain the condi-
ton OF the exits before the nre.
EVIDENCE OBTAINED.
A mass OF new evidence. which throws
important light upon the FIRE. was obtain
ed from stage employees by Coroner
Traeger today The coroner has learned
that Stage Carpenter Cummings IL the
man who superintended the fitting out of
the rigging aloft and was responsible 70
the owners for the operation of every
thing on the stage.
II the city ordinances were not COM
piled with in regard to the necessary safe
guards from fire behind the curtain II is
said that It was Cummings' duty to notify
the owners and managers OF the house.
Joe Dougherty, who Is now In one OF the
hospitals suffering from broken leg
was the man who attempted TO lowed
the asbestos curtain. He says the reason
II would not fall was that II stuck on
the arc spot light In the first entrance
near the top OF the prosecenium arch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-02
COURT
G }ANTS
INJUNCTION
Mary N. Browns Petition Fa-
vorab,y kctsd l. on BY
Judge DlboiS.

Judge Dubois today heard and granted
complainant's petition for preliminary
injunction in the equity cause OF Mary
M. Brown VS.. Fannie r. Barney. IL
was stated during the proceedings that
David f. COTS present whereabouts are
unknown. Mr. Con- was for many years
prominent In business circles in this city
and East Providence.
According TO the statements In COM
plainant's bill at the solicitation of David
II. Con- she bought a house and lot. Civ
ing two mortgages. one to Mr.. Goff for
5000. which mortgage was subsequently
paid.
The other mortgage was for Sl2oO, and
was originally given to Andrew ~. Merry
wether who in 1899 transferred the mort
gage to Mrs. Barney, the respondent
Mrs. Brown paid her interest on the last
mortgage promptly and also asserts that
she has receipts showing she paid Mr.
Con on IL.
Mrs. Barney claims that only 500 has
been paid, that being the amount en-
dorsed as paid on the mortgage note.
The property had been advertised for sale
on next Tuesday. Mrs. Brown is willing
to pay the mortgage and all that Is due
thereon. There will be no sale on Tues
day next.
Dexter B. Potter is counsel for the
complainant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-02
TYPHOID GERMS IN OYSTERS
Local ShelIdsh Authority Speaks Of Rhdoe
Island Conditions.

The possibilities OF infection OF oysters
with germs OF typhoid fever while being
''ioated" In fresh or partly fresh waters,
was discussed this morning In the office
OF the shell fish commissioners at the
state house and Secretary James C. Col
Inns, who has himself been a commission
er for many years said that there was a
good deal true OF local conditions that
was found TO be true In New Jersey wat
ers by the health officers OF that state.
oysters bedded in the salt waters OF the
bay are perfectly harmless and have a
salty flavor being OF blue gray color.
Long usage has educa ted the public to
demand a white oyster that shall have
very little OF the sea salty flavor about
It, In order to fall In with that demand
and give the people what they seem to
want the wholesale oystermen dredge the
shell FISH from the beds where they grow
and taken into the partly fresh rivers and
coves. which connect with the salt waters.
Then they are dumped onto a sort OF raft
comprising several heavy timbers. which
support a Slated platform about Is inches
below the surface and left I'm the fresh
or brackish water till all the strong taste
(and much OF the fiavor) are washed
away The oyster with it's large capacity
for retaining water speedily absorbs n
large quantity and IL there are impurities
the bivalve naturally gets some OF It's fia-
vor from this water
In places where sewers and drains run
into these bodies of fresh water used for
floating oysters II Is easily seen how
germs particularly typhoid germs. such
as were found by the New Jersey health
officers may be absorbed
We don't have any complaints about
our oysters In that respect said the veter-
an commissioner but some men do float
them In places where the sewage OF a
large city does come In contact with them
and the possibility OF their absorbing ty-
phoid or other deadly germs Is very good
Many OF the places whore the oysters are
foated down the bay are excellent out
there are other places which l don't care
to state at this time, where as l said the
chances for the pollution OF the oysters
are very good.