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Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Miss Ida kosa is ill with typhoid
fever.
Edward Davis spent part OfIast week
with his parents,
Thomas Watson, Jr., came home on
Saturday to register.
John L. Gray, of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of John g. Jump.
Ralph Simpson, who is ill with ty-
pheid fever. is getting better.
Alfred Macklin, of Philadelphia, was
home to register last Saturday.
Miss Emma Reis,o of Baltimore, is the
guest Of Miss Anna Kramlich.
Mrs. E. w. Robbins, of Lewes, has
been visiting friends in this vicinity.
Pat Daugherty, of Chester, catcher
on this years. ball team, was in town
this week.
James Havelow attended the Ep-
worth League Convention at SeafOrd
Del. last week,
Ernest Truitt was home the early
part of this week visiting his father,
Esquire Truitt.
Mrs. Philip Crawford, Of Philadel-
phia, was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Griffith this week.
Delema Wilson, who is teaching
school near SesfOrd, passed Sunday
with her parents in Milford.
Mrs. w. w. Galloway and son Les
ley, of Wilmington Delaware, is visit
ing her sister Mrs. A Allen.
VIM Powders, Grant Williams and
Leon Pitcher, were home from Phila-
delphia last Saturday for the purpose
of registering.
Mrs. S. G. Graham, who has been
visiting her sister Mrs. A. Allen the
past week has returned to her home in
Ingleside, Md.
DR.. and Mrs. Copeland, of Washing
ton, D. C., visited Postmaster John P.
Steward and family last Monday. They
were on their wedding tour and en-
route to Wilmington to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Price.
Robert P. Small has received notice
OF his appointment to a position on the
Seaboard Air Line Railroad, which has
its offices at Charleston, S. g., as spec
iaI detective. He will go down to take
charge Of the position this week, and
return for the election in November.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
New Century Club-A Day With the
Teachers.

The Club was we'll attended last
Mondsy and the members were much
delighted to hear of the success that
the rummage sale has had. Twenty
seven dollars were taken in. This
money is to be used in furnishing the
sunny kitchen of the Club.
Mrs. Allie Reed and Mrs. Alfred
Powell were unanimously elected as
members of the Club. The Club is
progressing in its list OF membership
very rapidly.
After the business of the day was
transacted, the chair was occupied by
Mrs. S. NJ. Kinder, who is chairman of
the Educational Committee. After a
shert talk by Mrs. Kinder, Miss Nellie
Evans delightfully."- rendered a piano
selection.
Mrs. r. S. Welcome had the Cur
rent Event paper. 1t was an instruc-
tive one; touching mostly on the great
war in the East
The vocal solo by Mrs. ]. D. Brooks
was very delightful one. and was fol-
lowed by the leading address on Edu-
cation and School Work, by Prof. La.
Rue. 1t was very humorous, as well as
full of many bright suggestions. He
asked the Club to extend its help to-
ward a fair that the teachers are plan.
ming to have this coming winter. The
proceeds are to be used for books and
charts in the new school building.
After a rising vote Of thanks by the
Club to Mr.. LaRue. the Club adjourned
quite enthusiastic over the school work
Of the present year.
Next Monday is Temperance day,
and Mrs. Edward Atkins will be in
charge. The music will be two piano
solos by Mrs. Harry Humes and Miss
Hester Latchum.
Many good things are in store for
the Club. Among them is a day by the
chairman of Hospitality, Mrs. Clara
Pierce. Mrs. Jacob Wilson has been
appointed vice chairman OF that COM
mitteP
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Grangers Want Active Work.

The Master Of the Delaware State
Grange, Samuel H. Derby, of Wood
side, in appointing his committees for
the year and instructing them to report
at the thirtieth annual session of the
State granPers at Laurel on December
13, "A and Is, has issued the following
letter:
To the members of the State Grange
In accordance with the provisions OF the Con-
stituion OF the State Grange of Delaware relative
TO the appointment Of Il committee at this early
date have selected you to serve at the next ses-
sion OF the State Grange, to be held at Laurel be-
ginning December ID and continuing for three
days
This is all too short time to consider the mat
tiers pertaining to our welfare as farmers that in
the year have in some instances forcibly present.
ed themselves to our knowledge. 1 trust there
fore that each member viii give particular
thought and preparation to the subjects assigned.
to the end that the coming session shall be tie
most entertaining and profitable ever held.
wish to appeal for active work between now
and the State Grange meeting. ii you have not
already, name an early date for rally and have
something to rally for, besides the counting of
noses.
There is no subordinate grange master in De'a-
ware, am sure, who cannot come to the meeting
with a report that his grange is growing rapidly.
II you are too, or perish the thought, shall say,
too law then get your wife to do it for you; but
get it done and win praise for your labors, credit
from the grange and training and dollars for
yourself.
It is said that pure butter, pure politics and a
pure social life are to come up for serious discus
sion at the convention
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
old Farmer Hopkins.

The play of "Old Farmer Hopkins"
is as pure as breath of mountain air
Not single Objectionable feature can
he found throughout the performance.
Here is a play to which you can take
your mother, your sister or your sweet
heart with the assurance that they Will
thoroughly enjoy every moment of the
The date is Tuesday
evening, November lst.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28

MASS MEETING.

Next Tuesday afternoon, November
first, grand mass meeting Of all Re
publicans in Sussex county will be
held at Georgetown, at which Hon
George Knight, of California; John
Kemp Cain, of Philadelphia; Hon.
Anthony Higgins; Henry G. Conrad
Esq, aud others will speak on the
issues.
A special train will bring the speakers
and all who may attend from Milford
and other points from Georgetown
late that afternoon. All should attend
this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Birthday Party.

A very pleasant afternoon ana even
ing was spent at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. F. Cubbage last Friday, ii be-
ing the birthday OF Mr.. Cubbage. AT
ter spending some time in social way
the guests were invited to a sum ptuous
repast. consisting of wild goose, tame
goose, fried oysters, and all the deli
cacies that go 10 make up such a re-
mast The guests departed wishing
HIM many returns Of the day.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Halloween Parade.

Unless some more suitable arrange
ments are made, it would he very proper
to have Sakimas Tribe, Improved Or
der of Red Men. take charge of the pa
rade suggested for next Monday even
ing, Halloween. If the plans are
acted on quickly, the affair can be made
a great success. Get two or three prizes
offered for competition, and have the
band lead the procession over the main
streets of the town. Get a move on
and have a good time.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Referee Trial.

A case was before Esquire Fisher last
saturday, which was decided by refer
@ 1t was a case entered by William
EluOw, who had rented a tract of
EOund to Robert Jester, and FarrOw
Gained that Jester was taking all the
aOps from it and leaving nothing to
pay the rent. Jester showed that he
hdeit One-third of the corn, but the
nnt from the tomatoes Was not paid
Wsr, 50 the referees gave judgment for
As sum Of SIG to Farrow. VIM. Nc
lOlley entered as surety for the amount.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
llIR5 MEET .......
,.,..,,lIng Meeting Of the Kent
Il'c, S.rsty Pomona Grange

a., County Pomona Grange
p n.y., y Husbandry, held an inter,
% :. Ting at Milford Thursday OF
NTH The attendance was large
a'so. o.. Of Milford, made an ad =
:, !, "'lc "slcome, and J. H. Huntley'
,lsrer, responded ,,.,,.ao dis
"a n Ii. new spraying mixture the
n spd OIL vvoods,da
william NJ. Dickson OF % oOuslus, u,lns.
,be discussion on the snort
n agriculture at Delaware Col
u. advised all young men VINO
- be farmers to take the four
Z 3 course, if possible; but if not then
|. l ,ss 'Se two years course in agricul'
r. Put if they were unable to DO
,bsv should certainly avail them
I, I. 'It' # the privilege of taking the
.s.often weeks next winter.
=, - Foord followed in a brief dis
i.' ~. a, the same subject, in which
WV .ynlsined more particularly what
.no.sd TO be done in this ten weeks
He said that the following
',s.,s M Of the college staff would be
4. i0.tructors in this course; G. A.
|5,,Isr Phi. D.; James A. Foord, M. ).
I'd P. Close, NJ. S.; G. l.. Penny
TEFD. Jester, NJ. s.; T. R.Wolf,
n n. HIP. Eaves, D. V. M; Z. o.
gongbtOp, 4, B. A; Merrill Van g,
,nab NJ Ell. 0 Willis, B. M. E.;
4. Short, B. G. E.
charles Barker, of Milford, advised
,,mbers of the Grange to buy their
nit packages early in the season, thus
s,ing the manufacturers time to make
hem in advance.
NAT. Neale spoke of the value OF
Nmusrison Of experiments between
M farmers and the office of the exper-
ment station.
A resolution offered by J. J. Rosa,
Dlesting against the repeal of the
iout bill by Congress, was adopted.
Tie following officers were elected !;
lsster, ]. NJ. Huntley; Overseer,J. ID.
loa; Lecturer, Wesley Webb; Stew
j Burton Cosden; assistant Steward,
/ F. Rice; Chaplain, John Heyd; Sec
stsry, H. H. Baxter; Treasurer, F. q.
}aucroft Gatekeeper, Grant Chase ;
'Omons, Mrs. Fannie S. Huntleyi
,ess Mrs. John Heyd; Flora Mis-.
}eswiCk; Lady Assistant Steward
loyv Derby.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Ladies', Aid.

The members of the Ladies' Aid Of
Millwood M. E. Church, met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Roach,
on North Walnut street, on Saturday
night last. There was a general turn
out Of over sixty members. The even
ing was spent in recitatiOns and sing
ing, and an abundance Of refreshments
were served. This Society is in a -four
ishing condition, and great good is
being accomplished.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Cash Prize for Field Corn.

" n Hires, the real estate agent,
'lsh 81 50 in three cash prizes to the
P'i'On, or persons, who will bring to
as Office in South Milford, the best
A'AeI Of field corn, no matter what the
@le may be Seventy. five cents for
4s INST prize, fifty cents for the second
FlAe'and twenty-five cents for the third
rAR All corn winning prizes to be
u property of w. N. Hires for display
a. dis office. Watch the offer.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Walter PardOe Will Keep Store Going.

In last weeks issue an item stated
that Walter Pardoe would probably
move to Dover at the first of January
and that there would be an opening
for an upholsterer in Milford. Mr.
Pardoe has decided that he will keep
his business going and will put COM
petent man at the head OF it during
his absence, should he be elected
which is without doubt.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
McCOlIOugh.

The life of Eva Emmsline McColl-
ough closed like the petals of a beautI'
ful flower at the close of day, and one
of the most promising lives, just budd-
ing from childhood into womanhood
is taken by typhoid fever. Her death
occurred last Tuesday night at ten
o'clock after and illness of two weeks
and the funeral will take place this
afternoon at the residence in South
Milford. The remains will be laid at
rest in odd Fello IS Cemetery by Isaac
A. White. She was one of the bright
est girls in the public schools OF Mil
ford and universally liked by her as
sociates. Rev. H L. Bunstein con-
ducted the funeral services. She was
13 wears, s months old.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
RldeIey WlII contest Ended.

Il. lae suit cOntesting the will of DR..
Aogley' Of Dover, was ended thisweek
! ais daughter, Mrs. Wilson accent
compromise. The widow, his
s0uu wife, gets about $S5O.OOO in gilt
u ~ 'ecuriries, aud the daughter re-
Nv ~ps' about $4,000. Henry Ridgley
"''Nes farm worth fully $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Democratic Rally.

The brilliant U s. Senator Charles
A. Towne. of New York City, will speak
in Milford, Saturday, November o. at
. O'Clock. Hon. Peter J. Ford, Hon.
Caleb $. Pennewill, Hon John G.
GRAY. John F. MallOy, Esq..J. Harvey
Wbiteman, Esq, ard Thomas F. Bay
ard will also address the voters. The
Milford Cornet Band will be in evil
dence.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
HsaVy Rain Helped Wheat.

\. .u' nesvy rain of last Friday morn
~, was great blessing to wheat
NY hve inches of water fell, and
,.,S.' '.nen, the fields have taken on
N a'llul green; many fields sown since
'aln are looking we'll.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Don't Sweep Leaves in Street.

lftbe people will only clean up and
remove the leaves from in front Of their
EOPeTty, a d not sweep them into the
center Cfthe street, where they will de-
ayand cause the rOad-bed to soften,
lstown can be kept in almost perfect
'ioe' by the street cleaners. Don't
'hIow Iubbage in the street; it looks
sdand ruins the street: also operates
'salnst the general cleanliness and
halth Of the town.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
Christ Church.

October 8Oth (22nd Sunday after
Trinity, celebration, 7.3O a. M; ma
tins, litany aud sermon, 1870; Sunday
School, las p. m.; st. Faiths Guild.
Tuesday evening; Christ Church Guild
Wednesday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
DEATHS.
Burton.

VIM. Burton died at his residence on
North Fourth street last Sunday morn
ing after a long Illness with typhoid
fever. He was aged 80 years, II
months and days. He leaves a wife
and four children, and his remains
were laid at rest in Odd Fellows Gem
etery on Tuesday afternoon last
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
MillWOOd Church.
Baptist Church.

Rev. w. H. Savage will preach in
the Baptist Church next Sabbath
morning, at 1890. Welcome extended
to all.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-28
CHURCH NEWS.
WilliamsviIle Church.

Rev. G. P. Jones, of Milford, will
preach at the Williamsville Church
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MilIWOOd Church.
The revival meetings will begin at
MillwoOd on Sunday night, October 80,
with Kew. J. H. Wilson in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-28
TO HOLD A SHOP MEETING
Interest in Y. M. c. A. Work Amonq
Plow Company Employees.

Arrangements have been made 10
hold shop meeting at the Rock ISL
and Plow cOmpany's shop. in the
woodworking department. Thursday
noon. under the auspices OF the Y.
VI. c. \. The address will be made by
Rev. ID. l.. McNary and special music
is 20 be provided. The shop employees
are taking unusual interest in the as
sociaTion wCrK. sni the efforts of the
association ere bc ~ heartily encour-
aged by the CIc:a.s Of the company.
The gymnasium classes have been
given a physical examination. and the
Classes will lie divided on the stand
ings made in the examination.
The working boys team and the
junior basketball team are to play 4
game Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-28
TWO SUNDAY FIRES
Break Out Within Half Hour OF Each
Other-Damaee ie Nom-
inaI.

The fire department answered two
calls yesterday morning, the first to
the Palmer boarding house. 21O3
Fourth avenue. and the second to the
twostory brick building at 301 Twenty
second street. owned by the Mansill es-
tate. and occupied by Mrs. Mary Hur-
lev. The fire in each case was caused
by a defective chimney fiue. The call
to the Palmer place was received by
telephone at 1925: and it was only
1910 when the call to the Hurley
home was received. The damage was
nominal in both cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-28
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
Circuit Confectionery.


Nov. 26-29. In re matter of the es-
tate of Gilpin Moore. deceased. Peti-
ton. Masters report of evidence and
conclusions filed and approved.
IS. James W. Atkinson. ct al. to
Harriet f. Keyes. ct al. Bill for ap-
po;ntment of trustee. On petition filed
and no objection made. Frank ".
Gould is appointed trustee to succeed
James w. Atkinson. deceased. upon
his giving bond in the sum of 100000
with security To be approved by the
court.
1e9. Frank Goodall VS.. Ella Backer.
et al. Partition. Motion by Julius Van
COntren for order directing payment
by master TO clerk of court of certain
moneys. Motion allowed. Master or
dered to pay to clerk 81 .031.90.
I31, Francis Y. Keator VS.. Moline.
East Moline & Watertown Railway
company. Bill. Demurrers of all de-
PENDANTS demurring to amended bill
overruled. All defendants except the
unknown defendants and the American
Trust & Savings bank are ruled to
plead to or answer amended bill with
in co days from this date. The Ameri-
can Trust & Savings bank is ruled TO
plead TO or answer or elect 10 stand
by its demurrer within co days from
this date The unknown owners and
any legal holders of any of the 1900
bonds dated Oct. l. 1903. tfor $500
each) executed by the Mississippi Val
ley Traction company called and de-
faulted. Petition for leave to file sup
Elemental bill allowed and leave given
complainants to file supplemental bill.
Supplemental bill filed. All defend
ants now defaulted and ruled to plead
answer or demur To- supplemental bill
within 60 days.
1877. C.Fred Daebelliehn VS.. Lucy Jen-
kins. ct al. Foreclosure. Continued for
service and alias summons ordered as
To- Abraham Glover.
POS. Henry a. Ainsworth VS.. Charles
Huber. ct al. Foreclosure. Defend
ants called and defaulted. Cause re-
ferred TO the master in chancery to
take and report the evidence with his
findings.
211. Benjamin F. Miller VS.. Joseph
W. Miller, ct al. Partition. Commits
sioners file reports showing all prem
ises to be indivisible. Decree of sale.
2i5. Ira NJ. Cobe VS.. Edward II. Guy
er. ct al. Foreclosure. Petition by
complainant for leave to file an amend
ed and supplemental bill. Defendants
T.. II. Guyer. c. II. Pope and c. f.
White Prayer of petition allowed.
Said defendants except. Leave given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-28

cooking quick meals il has no equal.
4 steaE bro.ied over 4 charcoal fire is
a delight.
The scramble begins al O'clock to
moTTog morning AT McCabe's for those
80 cent to $3.50 travellers samples OF
dress goods at 5 cents To % cents
each Don't object to- being crowded
little.
The ladies of the German Lutheran
church on Twentieta street will give
their annual fancy work and apron
sale tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Refreshments will be served. Every
body invited.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Ne
mortal Christian church viii give their
annual bazaar and chicken pie supper
on Thursday. Dec. !. Refreshments
served at 3 O'Clock. Chicken pie sup
per from ) to s. Plenty will be pro-
vided for all Supper % cents.
The Rock Island Ice company. OF
which Martin Weinberger is propri .
tor. has arranged to- handle coal also.
Their Office Is located at us Fourth
street where they will be ready at all
times TO promptly fill orders for the
best grades of soft and hard coal.
New phone. 5477. old. 1S9-Y.
On the back page OF this issue ap-
pears an announcement OF the London
which will greatly interest buyers OF
clothing To say that new. up-to-
date stock OF merchandise. such As the
London carries. is thrown ON the mar
ket regardless OF cost. means much
The big store will be closed until
$50 "Wednesday morning. when the
doors will be opened To the public. and
one Of the biggest sales known to- this
section VIII be inaugurated.
This evening at O'Clock there is 10
be held at the chapel of the Y. VI. c. \.
a meeting of citizens interested in the
Associated Charities. an organization
that I'm years past exercised 4 power
OF good in relieving the needy poor of
the city. For the past few years the
association has been greatly handi-
capped owing 20 the lacl; of workers.
All ladies and gentlemen of the city
interested in the cause OF the associa-
ton should be present AT the meeting
this evening. when il is expected to
organize for the winters work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-28
SounE wife Lefi "A Widow.
CITY CHIT.

Call for Improved ZaZarO.
For insurance. Z J. Burns.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Lage-Waters for fine footwear
Tri-City lowell Supply company.
Kerier Bros. renOvate mattresses.
For bus. baggage. express. call RObb's.
Tor real estate and insurance. r. J.
Barns.
Special Tuesday sale n Young 6
McCombs'
Tuesday. cloak department.. Young
& McCOmbs.
Have you seen the back page of the
Argus this evening?
Read the announcement OF the Lon
don on page s tonight.
Ice cream and ice cream soda at
PrtcIsens. 1914 Third avenue.
Wyman ]. Beardsley mas accepted i
position Us clerk with Hess Bros.
Wailine x Hamilton. express and
transfer. Old phone 1870. new 5SSi
W. II. Siomon will do your tin work:
1927 Sixth avenue. New phone 57iG.
You are next FOR a first class shave
aad hair cut at Waddeli's. opposite
Harper house.
No early breakfast is complete with
out Mrs. Austins pancakes. Buy from
your grocer today
II you want To be in the crowd. be
At McCabe's tomorrow a. IN at .
O'Clock. 'Nough sed.
Don't miss this Tuesday: $40 jack
et for sass az 10 a m. for one hour
only. Young * McCombs.
These crispy mornings Mrs. Austin's
Pancake Flour tastes delicious. Ready
in a moment. Buy from your grocer
Charles Schmidt has returned from
a pleasure trip and has taken "a posi-
ton in the barber shop of J. A. wad-
dell
Prosperity camp r. y OF y will
give a card party and dance AT Odd
Fellows hall. Nov. 80. Admission 10
cents
Miss Rose Hall. and Leslie Snyder.
both of Davenport were married this
morning by Justice McFarlane at the
court house
A full line OF new pure drugs. etc.
1T Steiner's Fifth avenue pharmacy.
success or To Il. II. Bieber. Prescrip-
lions a speciality.
\ lot OF reasons why McCabe's
quote the low prices in their ad. but
the most urgent Is the Christmas sell
ing space needed
The ladies Of the G.. \. X. will give
4 card party Tuesday evening. Nov.
20. al Memorial hall Admission 10
cents. including oyster soup. A cor
dial invitation Is extended TO everyone.
Hickory Hill chunks Is the best
coal from CarterviIle district: is unoz-
celIed for furnaces and large heaters.
and sold by T. B. McHown, 1iOl Sec
ond avenue.
F. Il. McKown has secured the agen-
cy for the celebrated Black Hawk soft
coal IL is free from slate and dust.
and stocks well Sold at same price
- cheaper grades
$40 jackets for Sass for one hour
only 1t Young 4 McCombs' tomorrow.
Tuesday at 10 a m. for one hour.
ladies up-to-date jackets. our SO kind.
for this hour. si-9s. Young & Nc
Combs
r B. McKown sells hardwood char
coal put UP in half-bushel sacks. Il is
the best kinder for hard and soft Goals
known. ignites quickly and does not
smoke the n.ca in base burners. For
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-28
Men STEAL CLOTHES
Strangers, Arrected on Second
Avenue This Afternoon.

Carl Erickson. of Chicago. and AL
bert Anderson. of Rockford. were ar
rested on Second avenue this after
noon for having in their possession
two pairs of trousers stolen from in
front of the VI. & X. Erickson had one
pair on him and carried the other I'M
der his arm. They were charged with
larceny and their cases continued for
hearing until tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-28
Neutrality-suspicious..

At O'Clock Wednesday evening at
the home OF the brides mother. Mrs.
Mary Heinz. SOC West Fifth street.
Davenport. Rev. J. p. Ryan. V. F. unit
ed in marriage Leroy McNabney. of
Rock Island. and Miss Mary Heinz of
Davenport. The couple will make
their future home in Rock Island.
where the groom is employed in the
head Offices OF the Woodmen order.
There were so guests present at the
ceremony