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Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Base Ball News.

Milford received the worst defeat
of the season last Saturday at the hands
of the Ridgely team, who applied the
whitewash brush to the tune of 10 to 0.
The Milford team was weakened by
the loss of Davis, our popular first
baseman; Carroll, who has acted as
Captain and Manager and played short
ston also Dougherty our little catcher.
MILFORD VS. DOVER.
Milford and Dover played last We'd
nesday on the. latter grounds, and 1t
was the same old story. Milford won
nv the score of 6 to 2. Dover having
won but one game from Milford thi;
season.
Milford was defeated yesterday by
the Ridgely team. Milford played 8
game that would put the Philadelphia
National League team to shame. Z
large crowd was present from Harring
ton and Greenwood, and they wer
disappointed in the game. Milfor'
lost to L.
Hits in the diamond.
Dover tomorrow.
Oh! for Paul Jones Davis.
Sherwood will pitch to- day.
Dolan famed thirteen men. An
still he lost.
Bouse did some clever base ruhhln
in yesterdays game.
p Milford has lost four games TINS SCI
son; two Of which where shut-outs'
} Parvis and Belts, two local boys g
/ in the game at Dover Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Reception Given to Mr.. John Holland.

The Ushers Union of which Mr.. John
Holland is president, arranged very
pleasant reception at their club rooms
on South Front street, last Wednesday
evening in honor of his return from u
trip to the Worlds Fair, and incident
ally, the National Democratic Conven-
tion, ta which he was a delegate. The
meeting was called to order at SIS p.
M, by the vice. president, and the Club
with its invited guests sat down to re-
freshments, After these were disposed
of. Colonel TheO. Townsend acted as
toastmaster, and before introducing
the speakers, spoke of the mission Of
the Union and its influences.
DIR. Jones was the first speaker, and
he entered into the results Of the work
done by the members of the club, and
closed by reading an original piece OF
poetry written for the occasion by a
member of the union.
DIR. Robert Watt, well known to the
people of this peninsula, followed with
a very happy speech that sparkled
with wit, but partially disclaimed the
Introductory remarks of The toastmas
ter as to good fellowship, which his
speech completely wiped away.
Prof. ]. D. Books, Rev. McGeorge
Grover Palvis, Mr.. Bolton and other'
made remarks that were well received
before Mr.. Holland was called upon
In a short but feelingly delivered
speech, that gentleman expressed III
appreciation of the testimonial OF tn
! respect in which he is held by tn
Ushers' Union, and announced tina
friends at a distance had made con
= tribution of fifty dollars to the CLUB
treasury.
The refreshments were in bounteou
supply. and enjoyed by all, present
and the arrangement Of the tables al
credit to those who had the matter
: charge.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Temperance Rally.

The Temperance Rally at Williams
Vile Grove, Wednesday afternoon, un-
der the auspices of the w. G. t. u,
was a decided success, as far as patron
age was concerned. A conservative
estimate placing attendance at five
hundred. A fine program hsd been
arranged for the occasion by the ladies,
consisting Of Iecitations, solos, and duets
nv Milford and Houston talent. Mrs.
j.. Pierce, president of the Milford
Union, had charge Of the exercises, as
sisted by Mrs. c. V. Wharton, president
OF the Houston Union.
Mrs. Kate Smithers, of Smyrna pres
ident of the Kent County Union, made
the opening address, representing the
work of the organization throughout
the State and country.
Rev. Robt. Watt D. D., OF smyrna
in a very telling address represented
the work of the Delaware State Ten
perance Alliance, of which he is Presi
dent. He spoke for nearly an hour
and held the undivided attention OF al
present-with the delightful presenta
ton Of his subject.
Mr.. B. F. B. WOOdall, one OF our es
teemed citizens, and vell-known by all
followed DR.. Watt in an earnest appea
for the privilege as a citizen and vote
to exercise the constitutional right o
voting upon the question of "Saloon
or no Saloon"
The closing address was made D.
Rev. G. P. Jones, of Milford, after whlc
refreshments were served to all pres
ent, free of charge.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
WILLIAMSYILLE.

A surprise party was given at the noill9
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Spurry, the occa-
sion being Mr.. Spurry's 6fty-fourth
birthday. Mr.. Spurry received many
handsome presents, and at late hour
ref,eshments were served. His many
friends departed for their homes, wish
ing Mr.. spurry many happy returns 10
the dav. Those present were Mr.. aud
A5rs IIillen. Mr.. w. c. Collins and
wife. Mr.. and Mrs Leu LecOmpt, Mr'
aud Mrs. Legates, Mr. and Mrs. Lem
prettvmau. Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Johnson. Mrs. Rachel Greenley, Elmer
Creenley and Miss Minnie Hammond.
Edward Sharp is on the sick list
Edgar Prettyman is visiting in Phila-
delphia and New Xork.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson
was entirely consumed by fire last sat
urday night.
Miss Hattie Prettyman spent Sunday
with Mamie Clifton, of Staytonville.
Miss Edith Johnson spent Monday
with Miss Nettie Collins.
Walter Legates was the guest Oh
Annie spurry on Sunday.
Misses Della Collins and Edith Dun
and Harrison Collins were the guests OF
Nettie Collins on Sunday.
The fifteenth wedding anniversary OF OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Argo was celebrated
last Friday evening, when their irienus
took occasion to present their compli'
( ments in the shape of handsome presents
The evening was passed in social enter
tainment, and before leaving the guests
} were invited to the dining room where
: ice cream and cake were served. forty
four friends we're present to enjoy the
Z celebration.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
A Maeadam Road in Sussex.

Tuesday signaled the completion
under the auspices of the State High
wav Commission and the Levy Court
of Sussex county, of the first piece OF
mscadam road south of Hare's Corner
in the State. The road lies west OF
Georgetown, and is a part of the George
town and Laurel road. 1t is a beauu-
ful niece of construction, after the plans
of Charles G. Fisher, the engineer of
the State Highway Commission, VINO
with the Levy Court made the inspec
tion on Tuesday, which being in every
wav favorable, resulted in the accept
ance ofthe road by the Levy Court ana
it's settlement with the contractor eA-
sheriff Taylor, of New Castle, who can
we'll feel proud of his work Too mucn
credit for this, the incipiency oil per
manent roads in this county cannot o'
accorded John Barr, the State Commis
sioner for Sussex, who has been indefat
ioabIe in his efforts to have the peopl'
Of old Sussex reap the benefit OF lh'
states aid for good roads.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
ANTHRAX NOW IN CEDAR NECK.
State Authorities Should Act Quick TO
Save Spread Of Disease

The spread of anthrax among 'ne
- - Milford Neck has not yet been
checked, and this week it has broken ,o'e n
o,'t in Cedar Neck on the farm Of Frank
potter who has lost three cattle from
what is supposed to be this disease
There is only one sure way 10 even
0nard against this fatal disease IN
stock, and that is by having the AMI
mails inoculated with the virus as al
antidote. The State authorities nave
heen notified Of this new point ol
troubIe. and it is presumed that they
niII take active measures to check its
.nraod In most cases the animals uie
aniol,Iv after taking the disease ano
mules appear to secumb to II quicAsi
than any other animal.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
IN SURF
At REH0B0TH.
Edward L. Martin Perished in the Surf
Last Sunday.

In the presence of fully one hundred
people who thronged the veranda Of
the Hotel Henlopen and nearby cot
tages, Edward l.. Martin, Of SeafOrd,
perished in the ocean last Sunday
morning after terrific battle with
breakers. The body was recovered on
Monday morning 81 nearly the same
place where he went down. 1t is the
second drowning case at this old sea-
side resort.
Mr.. Martin was in his oath year and
of a prominent family. He was a SOB
of the late Congressman Edward L..
Martin. Of Seaford, and a brother OF
Woodburn Martin, the lawyer OF
Georgetown. He was engaged in the
/ lumber business.
An easterly storm had lashed the
ocean into the utmost fury and because
Of this only six persons ventured into
the surf. Martin headed the party
his companions being expert swim
ners Martin swan out about 100 feel
from his party, and was unable to re
turn because Of the high seas running
Ropes were secured, but before they
arrived he had lost consciousness anc
disappeared. The drowning created
great excitement among the cottage
people. The remains were taken L
seaford Monday afternoon for burial.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Short Items of News.

DIR. G. w. PleasantOn has built an
addition to his residence, which Is 10
be used as a bath room.
Nv. McCommons, Clerk Ofthe Peace
for Kent county, has Oeen at Milford
several days this week issuing merean-
tile and manufacturers licenses.
The new Milford School house Is
rapidly nearing completion, and the
grounds are being graded. The con-
tract for paving will be let this even
/ ing.
The storehouse owned by r \ wat
son, which was injured by fire last
week. is being repaired, and VIII be
occupied by Mrs. GeO.ge as millinery
store when finished.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
School Assessments HANGING Up.

The school assessments for the var
ious districts have been completed, and
arenOw hanging up at the usual places
The assessment for the districts COM
posing the incorporated districts OF
Milford, was made by Gardner w. JOS
eph, and the duplicate was copied by
his son Ira, on a typewriter, which
makes the duplicate plain and neat
All duplicates should be made in the
same manner. Appeals were held last
Wednesday afternoon.S
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
II SEASON 1t ....,,.,-
y THE BAYSHORE
LIGHTER BEACH VISITORS ENJOY
l''O FINE SAILING.
Great Catch Of Fish.

,ros are still on the increase
sold slaughter, guests arriving
i'i' s.v a. at the Hotel Reynolds and at
.n I ,tspes. There were two Sunday
ls.i nicnics last week, and two
soming next week.
I 4 nsrtv enjoyed some fine sport out
,Lo asbing grounds Tuesday morn
~ Tasv caught one hundred fine
usro -, trout and sea bass. The party
~s asistod of Merrs. VIM. Sam, ana
'Sst Marshall and F. L. Finlaw.
Al a iolIv crowd of young folks are oc'
Wing the Minnie Ha Ha and Sher-
.rasd ~. cottages and are lchaperoned by
NJ. / w. Causey, Mrs. J. G. Stanton
Mr. Mrs. Babeock and Mrs. Frank Rick
ards c,,,dav
with bis family here.
Among the guests registered at the
no,el are Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. WEIGH
M and Mrs. Allan Jones and son
MARSHALL. Mrs. G. S. Grier, Mr.. Good
man Mrs. Cora, Mrs. Kelley and
dsnghter Eva, Mr.. F. L. Finlaw, DIR
NJ /. Grier, Mr.. Davis Grier-
Miss Virginia Phillips, Of Seaford, il
being entertained by Miss Bessie )
Reynolds.
Last Friday evening a most delight
MI impromptu card party was givei
Nv Mrs G. ". Marshall. Among thos
nresent were Mr.. and Mrs. Chase, Mrs
Harley Ex-senator and Mrs. ]. S. Ab
bott. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. WEIGH, Mis-
.es Virginia Phillips, Ann Burton Maj
vel, Bessie S. Reynolds, Messrs. D. X
Guer William, Samuel and Cheste
Marshall. Appropriate souvenirs wer
presented to each guest by the hostess
On Tuesday a very interesting shu
ie board contest took place. the play
ers being Mrs. Allan Jones and Nj
Davis R. Grler, and Miss Bessie Hey
nolds and Mr.. Allan JOnes-the cd
game being won by Mrs. Jones an
Mr.. GTier.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
.,,,ls Thursday at Slaughter Beach

This year the annual gatherings az
80 hovsbore will be larger than usual
tor m several reasons, and the days tnat
will be the most selected are geneIaliy
Tbnrsdays.and " Ttll the two first are recog-
.,;ao5 os Little Thursdays" while Inc
a,rsot - dav of the year is the third
= Thursday of the month, August lotn,
a.hsn everybody who can go for twenty
m,iles around, visits the shore. rms
year the crowd will be the largest eve
sssoD,bled. if the Fourty-Of-July crowd
= - he taken as a criterion.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Mrs. TOrbert Belts Dead.

Another respected citizen has been
called to the long rest, and the home
Of Mr.. Louder Sapp at Harrington has
been saddened by the passing away OF
his mother, whom the people Of Mil
ford will remember best as Mrs. Tor
bert Belts. Her death took place last
Saturday afternoon, July 22rd, 1904,
and was the result of heart failure after
a slight illness. Her remains were
buried at Hollywood Cemetery last
Tuesday afternoon, w. g. Wright max
ing the interment.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Delaware Grows Fine Cabbage.

Delaware produces fine cabbage un-
der normal conditions. but by far the
finest specimen Of this season, IS one
,hat was grown on the farm OF MI
watkins, in Cedar Neck. 1t Is OF the
Jersey Wakefield variety, not large
grower generally, but the specimen
1nder consideration weighs when
stripped Of every green leaf, seventeen
pounds. The mid-season varieties ano
later sorts grow large, but seldom equa
this specimen. 1t was grown on llSnl
soiI we'll manured, and is from felc
where most Of the cabbage grew to per
fection.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
SpeciaI EXCLUSION to AtIantie City.

On Wednesday, August 10, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will run a
iow'rate single-dayI excursion from
Georgetown, Houston and intermediate
stations to Atlantic City and return
Special train will leave Milford at 45o
a. m. Tickets round trip S2.25. Re-
turning special train will leave Allan
Tic City at 5.45 p. M, thus giving a full
day amid the gayeties of this charming
seashoTe resort.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Lewes to Cape May Soon By Steamer

The splendid steamer "Queen Caro-
liuep will make her first trip this sea-
son between Lewes and Cape May on
Saturday. The Cape May people have
been tardy repairing the wharf at the
"Point' for a landing place, and in
consequence have been without steam
boat connections at all up to this date.
The Queen Anne Railroad Company
has been promising to put the boat on
soon as the dock was put in shape.
The steamboat connection is hailed
with delight on this side and truckers
produce brokers and handlers OF frul
are hustling to make things go wheI
the steamer starts. For the past tw'
or three years Cape May has been
| large consumer of the products Of Sus
sex farmers.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
"reminiscences Of BOyhO0d Days.

sit down, dear Tom, and let's review
Our boyhood days so dear to you
And [. Could we but live them Ger
We'd sigh for happiness no more.
Could we through retrospeetion's maze
Recall those helcyon sunny days
And live them DER, as we lived then,
XHa,d cbide the wears that made us men.
Do Won remind the mammoth oak,
Whose giant top the lightning broke
And len the top remaining9 still
The old trunk stands at brow OF hill'
Where you and so often met
And would cur bOyish plans beget.
You we're to sail the paighty seas
unfurl the canvas, catch the breeze
Within its folds, and drive the good ship on
To distant shores, to us unknown.
You said you'd tell the stranger there
Ofour blessed land so bright and fair
How grand her mighty rivers are
Her mountain ranges stretching far
Across the middle West. And all
About her majestic waterfall.
How wild Niagara's waters roar
AS DER the rocky ledge they pour.
You said you'd tell in other lands,
OF bridges formed by natures HANDS,
or caves where sightless fish are iouho
In rivers flowing under ground
You said you'd tell OF geysers' grand
Majestic springs OF our home land
where manned and sick and halt and blind
Bethesda's limpid waters find.
Ahlmore than that, you said you d tell
How many a noble hero fell
To loose the tyrants iron band
And free this Paradistic land.
You said the stars and stripes should wave
O,er many sleeping martyrs grave
And freedom's banners be unfurled
In distant lands throughout the world.
SPOT.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
ColOred Camp Meeting.

The colored people are conducting a
oamn meeting in the Simpson woods
inst south of Milford, and when the
weather permits, they are having large
attendance. A great part of this is
from the younger folks, who desire an
ovcuse for pleasant drive, or to show
their best girl good time; but the
,evenue to the camp meeting folks Is
collected lust the same.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Miss Ada Roach is visiting friendsin
Harrington.
Miss Helen Tatman is visiting in
Georgetown.
Daniel Anderson has been visiting
his parents this week.
Miss Bessie Clifton is visiting rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Sallie Watson is visiting her
parents near Milford.
Judge Marvel, of Wilmington, spent
last Thursday in town.
Charles Ellington has returned to his
home at Richmond, Va.
Mrs. David Isaacs has been enter
tanning visitors this week.
Mr.. Messick, Of Wilmington, is the
guest Of Miss Lizzie White.
Mrs. Thos. Watson and Mrs. George
Thomas are visiting in Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldred have been Wis
itinQ friends IN Milford this week.
Dord Beale, Of Philadelphia, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. VIM 7. Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Amsbaugh and
: daughter have been visiting in Milford
this week.
= Mrs. Caddie Foulk and sou Charles,
of New York, are the guests of frelatiyes
in Milford.
Mr.. Rod Macklin, of Philadelphia
t has been on a business trip to this Sec
ton this week.
Miss Lille Kern is visiting hel
= mother. Mrs. Wilhelmina Kern, on
!. Causey Avenue.
: MIR. and Mrs. Edward Banister, o
+ Philadelphia, were guests Of Mrs. W N
r Gray this week.
Miss Ethel Truitt, of Philadeiphia
l. is a guest of Mrs. William Roach o
it South Front street.
N Mr.. Hiram Reedy, of Philadelphia
lg bas been a guest Of his brother, eS
is Sheriff Reedy, this week.
Mrs. Ella Stutzer, of Omaha, Neb
~ and Mrs. George Parker are visitin
a relatives on Indian River.
10 Mrs. Mamie Waterhouse returne
a from an extended visit to Philadelph
" and New York last Saturday.
ID Mrs. VIM Fell and children,of Phi
adelphia, have been visiting her moth
Mrs Mary E. Lofiand, this week.
Mrs H. Enders, of Philadelphi
daughter of James A. Daniels oi u
town is visiting relatives and friends
Miss Alice Goodwin, daughter OF
"U w. F. Goodwin, of Reisterstown' ma
The guest of Mrs. James F. AndersC
ng Mr. and Mrs. F. f. Dewitt, of N
York city, who have bren visiting
ca and Mrs. Geo. E. Roach, have return
home.
got Mr. and Mrs. A. Fenice9f New Ye
Citv. and Mrs. James, of Lennoxtov
Scotland, are VISITING their sister, M
]. J. Handy.
i"S RI Mears, of this town, 6-mon'
employee Of the Government Print
ver Office,and whose time expired on J'
r to 2lst. has received re-appointment'
,rd is said the G. P. o. had never so la
rd's a force employed at this season OF
600. year as at present.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
pinnic at SIaughter Beach.

The annual picnic at Slaughter Beaeh
by the Chapel Sunday senool auo'a 'ooA
~ ,Iooe last wednesday, and it was large
r ottended. This school has done a
r,od = work for the church by getting
Interested the children ofthose persons
,,-So 10 wonId not have sent them to the
larger churches, and thereby making
them better material to become cl'lzens'
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
OSTRICH TROTS AT DOVER.
Famous Bird Valued at $4,000 Draws
Wagon Around.

An unusual incident at the Dover
base ball grounds We dnesday, prior to
the game between Dover and Milford,
was the exhibition of w. w. Ford's
famous trotting ostrich, valued at S5OOO-
Mr.. Ford. who is visiting his former
home there, is manager of the Amerl-
can Ostrich Farm Company, who con-
duct establishments at Jacksonville
Fla. ,,.,.,,o
Although he has been exhibiting
his pet at various places. MIR. Ford
drove his novel team gratuitousiy ana
the ball grounds were swarmed to see
the most unique team ever seen at the
State capital. The bird is 8 feet, IN
ehes tall and weighs 365 pounds. H'
is driven to four-wheel pneumatic
wagon.
He will trot at the base ball groundI
IN Milford next Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
SALES VI PROPERTY.
Some Valuable Lands at Greenwood
Houses and Lots in Milford.

As the administrator Of Mary a. Nc
Colley. of Philadelphia, Watson Har-
rington. Esq, will sell her real estate
in the town of Milford, on Saturday,
Julv sOth, in front of Call's National
Hotel. II consists of One'story ne
GRO hut on Pear street, next to Davis
Aour mills; the store in the intersec-
tion of Front street and Carlisle Lane,
in South Milford, which is known az
tbe shockley store; a small house on
Columbia street, and lot on Carlisle
Lane. These pieces of real estate viii
he disposed of to the highest bidder e
close the estate.
On Saturday, July 3Oth, at Green
wood Del, H. w. Cannon, as attor
new for Mrs. Ellie S. BuekaleW' VIII
sell several pieces of valuable farming
lands located partly in and at the to"l
of Greenwood. Plots of the Proper''
are printed on the posters, and the sal
will he absolute
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

The good people have been interesting
themselves in several things lately, and one
Of the results Of this interest is new iron
fenee for the church yard at New Market.
the fence was purchaeed from money raised
bv public subscription in amounts ranging
nom sloto so cents, and in all there were l1s
who contributed to the fund
Plums are the bulk Of the fruit now being
sh,pped from this station, and the wet wea-
tber has been against them carrying Ia ths
best condition.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
HOUSTON ITEMS.

The wedding of Mr.. Allen G. Smith,
~ Houston. to Miss Sallie Queen, OF
Frederica. took place at Wyoming,
DeI last Thursday night, July 2lst,
1904. at the parsonage Of the pastor on
that circuit, Rev. G. P. Smith, who tied
the nuptial knot. They will reside at
uousfOu
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Sudden Death in Cedar Neck.

Mrs. Hetty Coulbourn, wife OF WI
liam Coulbourn, died last Monday
morning after an illness Of a few days
with liver trouble. The immediate
cause of death, was heart failure. She
was 81 years old, and leaves no chill
drop TO comfort her husband in his
sorrow. The remains will be inferred
this afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
CHURCH NEWS.
Baptist Church.

The Rev. Clarence F. Stanley, of New
ark. n. j., will spend week in Mil
ford in the interest of a deepened spir-
itnal life of all who feel the need Of
such a blessing. Mr.. Stanley will
preach Sunday morning and evening
at the usual time-1O.SO a. nj. and Z 30
n M Communion will be adminis-
tered in the morning, and baptism in
tbe evening. At 800 p. m, instead of
the Bible study class, DR.. Stanley VIII
give an illustrated talk. Sunday Senool
as usual-9.8O a. m. Mr.. Stanley has
a fine stereopticon that will be used in
some of the services. He will sing gos'
mel solos and lead the congregation in
song. Consult bulletin in front OF Bap
tist Church for further announcements
An are invited to these meetings.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
WOrld's Fair Excursions.

Uow.rate ten.day coach excursions
via pennsylvania Railroad, August .,
10 H. "a. and 81. Rate, $3.50 from
Milford. Train leaves Milford at T. 40
a M. connecting with special train
from New York, arriving at St. Louis
.A15p. M, next day.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
School Commissioners Meet
To-Day.

An adjourned meeting Of the Kent
County school Commission will be heid
today in the State House at Dover, for
the purpose of hearing applications
from the districts for additional teach
ers.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29

The Baptist Sunday School OF Mil
ford went to Rehoboth yesterday on
its annual picnic.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
Christ Church.

Julv slst--9th Tuesday after Trinity
mathis, sermon and celebration 'lO.oO
a M; Sunday School, las p. M. st.
stephens Chapel, $50 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-29
avenue N. E. Church

Morning sermon by pastor, 1880
Sunday school $50. Evening service
from s.