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Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
FASHIONABLE WEDDINGS.
Grier-Rickards.

Amidst exOties and evergreens, and
the blooming flowers .hat decorated
the Auenue NJ E. Church Of Milford,
the wedding of two of the young so.
ciety people of this town took place
last Wednesday at high noon. The
contracting parties were Miss Eliza
beth, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Richards aud Doctor Walter L. Grier,
both of this place.
The edifice was packed with the
friends, and the wedding was the
handsomest affair OF the season. As
the wedding party entered the church
a quartette composed of Miss Marie
COulston, of Philadelphia, Miss May
Davis, of Milford, Robert D. Grier, of
Salisbury, Md, and Chas. HOlzmuel-
Ter sang the wedding march. Rodney
Sharp was the OTganist and he played
some beautiful selections before the
party arrived. The Bridegroom was ae-
companIed by his brother, George s.
Grier, Of New York. The bride entered
the church on the arm of her father
and they were met the chancel by the
groom. Rev. George w. Jones per-
formed the ceremony, and the fact
that a spirit Of happiness appeared to
pervade the entire audience made the
ceremonies beautiful and impressive.
The maid OF honor was the brides sis.
ter Miss Helen Richards, and the
bridesmaids were Miss GeOrgie Boom,
of Salem. n. J., Miss May Cooper, of
Philadelphia, Miss Matte Davis, Of
ChesteTtOwn, Md, and Miss Mildred
Csusey, Of Milford. The ushers were
DR.. G. L. Grier, DIR. Frank Grier, Har-
ry Grier and Davis Grier, brothers of
the groom.
A reception at the home OF the bride
took place Immediately after the cere-
mony. and it was beautifully trimmed
with flowers and evergreen.
The presents were shown TO the re-
latives and friends, and they were
numerous and costly. The bridal par
ty left on the afternoon train for PhIla-
delphia, and will from there go to the
Worlds Fair and make a tour of the
West before returning 10 Milford. They
will reside in a residence presented to
the bride by her grandmother after the
first of the year.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
NEW CENTURY CLUB.
ShOrt Sketehlnes Aboul the CIub.

Last Monday was Art day-a day Of
delight as we'll as one full of beneficial
help, in the old and yet new study Of
Art.
After the reading Of the minutes,
still another new member was added
to the long list Of names, who are now
members. Mrs. John D. Brooks was
unanimously voted a member of the
Club
The music was Of pleasing variety.
Two vocal solos, one by Miss Helen
Mahan and the latter by Mrs. John
WEIGH, were very much enjoyed. The
musical part Of the program has been
verv enjoyable this year, and certainly
assist in making the afternoons SO en-.
tertaining. =
The first Current Event paper Of the
yeaR was read By Mrs. Charles Ham
mond. These papers are so well pre-
pared that the members of the Club
are kept in close touch with the outer
circle and events of the world.
Mrs. g. A. Walker and Mrs. Dan.
iel Hirseh concluded the musical pro-
gram with a well rendered duets The
Club is indeed fortunate to have so
much musical talent among its MEM
bers.
"The Aspects Of the American Stagen
was the subject of very entertaining
and profitable paper, which was read
by Miss Clara Yardley, who was in
charge of the day.
The Club is very grateful to Mrs
Charles Barker for ballOt-bOx. which
was presented by her on Monday.
Next week is Educational Day of the
Club. The day will be in charge of
the chairman of education. Mrs. S.
w. Kinder.
Among the attractions of the day
will be an address by Prof. LaRue.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

MIR. VIM. Reynolds was in Philadel-
phia this week.
John Mackliu, of Milford Neck, is i'll
with typhoid fever.
M. L. Davis made a business trip to
Georgetown on Tuesday.
Frank Dolan, the base ball pitcher
visited Milford this week.
Mrs. George Titus. of Cedar Neck, is
very ill with typhoid fever.
Ex.POstmAster of Wilmington, Hugh
Brown, was in Milford on Monday.
Mrs. Annie Twigg, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of her sister, Miss Sue
Latchum.
Mrs. S. J. Graham, of Ingleside Md.
is visiting her sister Mrs. A Allen
this week.
H H. Carpenter has returned home
after spending few days in Chinco.
league, Va,
Wesley Webb, Secretary of the State
Board of Agriculture, was in town on
Wednesday.
Mrs. John S. Collins, of Dover, Del,
visited D. S. Collins and Mrs. Bessie
Hall last week.
Mrs. Harry Lynch and son George,
are visiting friends in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
James Layton, of Philadelphia, at
tended the wedding of his nephew, DIR.
Grier, on Wednesday.
Mr.. J. Johnson. of Newark, Della.
ware, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
B. Deputy last week.
Miss Lulu Truitt attended the Ep-
worth League Convention at SeafOrd
on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Miss Efie wilkins. of Philadelphia.
and Mrs. Mamie Divins, of Atlantic
City, and daughter, are visiting Mrs. h.
G. Shaw.
Lavinus Austen and George H. Bay
mum have returned from visit to the
Worlds Fair at st. Louis, and report a
grand good time.
DR.. James G. Stanton visited Phila-
delphla on Monday and Tuesday of this
week the guest of his son, at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Birthday Party.

A very pleasant evening was spent
at the home of Mrs Frank Harrington
last Monday evening when her daagh-
Miss Lydia gave a birthday party in
honor of her friend, Miss Lekites. Mu-
sic and games were the features of the
evening. Miss Lekites received many
handsome and useful presents. Re
Teshments were served in abundance
fat late hour, after which, the guests
departed wishing Miss Lekites many
returns of the day.
Those present were: Misses May
Russell, Sallie Warren, Jennie Lekites,
Bessie Clifton, Name Harrington, Ed
ma Thomas aud Lydia Harrington;
Messrs. Reuben Harrington, Ionic
Fox, Willis Hall, Howard Clifton. Jas.
Squires. John Davis and Mr.. Shafer.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
HALLOWEEN Parade in Milford.

The custom has grown rapidly in
Milford to observe the celebration OF
Halloween by a public masquerade,
and we suggest to the young FOLKS in
terested in the matter, that they make
# feature for public spectacular effect.
All that is needed is for some one to
take the initiative and make arrange
mepts for the parade. Prizes for the
most comical costume, for the finest
costume and for the best department
can be arranged for and G. d..
D. Abbott & Co.. George H. Hall and
the other large merchants will offer
prizes if The matter is presented to them
in the proper form. The CHRONICLE
will aid the enterprise and assist in
making the evening attractive for not
only our town, but for those who will
be attracted to see the parade. A real
setive young man who will push
the matteris wanted to take hold of the
matter Here is the idea-whO will
act?.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Letter From Manila.
To Town Clerk, Milford, Del.

To Town Clerk, Milford, Del.
SIR
l have the honor to request favor
Of you. A friend Of mine lst officer
in one of our customs boats here lately
died of Dengue Fever. His name is
Dennis O'COnnor and we cannot find
anv clue to his folks among his papers
aud he never spoke of them or his
home; but in his War Discharge as
volunteer in the Spanish American
War, it told us Of his birth which was
the only thing We could find relative
to him. This stated that be was born
in Milford, Del, March l3, 1873. Now
if you could give me any information
about his folks and his fathers sir
name and also where he is at now and
what year he left Milford. 1 would be
very much gratified. O'Cor nor has an
excellent discharge from the navy du-
ring the war, having enlisted at Erie
Penn, May 20. 1898. and was hOnOra-
bly, discharged after serving one year
at Boston, Mass, from the U. s. 5. Wa
bash. If you can kindly inform me
as to his fathers name and also his
trade and also if he had any brothers
or sisters in Milford l could write to,
would be very thankful. He leaves a
Spanish wife and one child behind
him who think are in need of nelp.
Hoping this letter will reach you
o. k, and thanking you for the Trouble
1 am putting you too,
1 remain, respectfully,
Walter J. Bennett.
Address-Bu. Pub. Printing, Manil-
la, P.I.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Getting impatient at Delay.
Milford, Del, Oct Il, 100.

Milford, Del, Oct Il, 1904.
To THE PUBLIC:
| desire to ask the Town Council
through the medium of your paper a
question. Why is it that some of the
property owners on North Front Street
are permitted to keep their pavements
torn up, or in a dilapidated cOndi-
ton? pass over these pavements Of
ten as four times each day, and have
been compelled to put my own prop
erty in good condition by bringing my
sidewalk to grade and repaving it, and
1 see no reason why others shall be ex-
empt. 1 will call your attention to
the sidewalk of Mrs. r. B. ROudebush,
which has been without paving and is
above the grade established; also to
that of Miss Bessie Johnson, Where
Thomas Draper now resides, and
which has been dilapidated and dan
gerous for walking over for years past;
also that of the property owned by
MIS-. Annie Lord HynsOn. and also
the pavement in front of the Methodist
Parsonage. The owners Of all this
property are able to keep it in good
repair and presentable; so as tax
paper and an admirer Of the appeaar-
ance of the town, ask why these
people are permitted to impose ON the
public.
PROPERTY OWNER.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Blown Across the Delaware Bay.

Last Thursday two men came ashore
just below Slaughter Beach who had
been out in the northeast storm that
prevailed for two days, ,and came across
the Delaware Bay in a small batteau
without oars, and at the mercy of the
wind and tide.
They had been shooting ducks on the
New Jersey shore and both belonged to
Millville, New Jersey. In attempting
to get duck they had shot down, they
used a small boat and padding with a
board they went. out into the bay, but
the wind was SO strong that they found
it impossible to return, and the gale
drove their frail batteau across to the
Delaware shore. When they landed
both were exhausted, but managed to
get up to the hotel at SlaughterBeach,
where they were warmed and fed by
the proprietor, Mr. Reynolds, and oil
Thursday afternoon Daniel Neils, a far
mer. brought them to Milford, where
they telegraphed to their friends in
Millville, and took the train for home,
leaving the batteau as a preseat to Mr..
Reynolds.
Otto Norbery and Harry Peters, n
were the names Of the men, and they
arrived home on Thursday night none
the worse for their experience,
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Farmers Want a Steamboat.

The farmers are expressing their ap'
prOval of the purpose to have pOpu
lar subscription for a s. steamboat to run
out of this river between Milford and
Philadelphia. Outside parties are also
making inquiries as to what is being
done in the matter, but it is necessary
for some person who has the confidence
Of the people, and who can set the mat
ter before them in the proper light, to
get the subscriptions. Frank Richards
or George H. Hall are two men eapa-
ble of putting the matter into tangi
ble shape inside of weeks time. The
CHRONICLE will gladly aid them in
calling a meeting and making the nee
sssaTy publicity of the facts.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Our Family Market Basket.

Eggs, 23c per dozen; chickens l2c-
Butter, country, zoe pound cream
cry 25c; sweet potatoes 25c per bushel;
white potatoes 35c per basket; cabbage
4c to6c head; turnips zoe a basket
onions SOC a basket; tomatoes zoe a
basket celery 10c per bunch; cranbeT-
ries IOc per quart; scrapple Sc per 10;
sausage lac; buckwheat 23c; apples 2Oc
per basket; pears 25c per bushel. squir-
rels 1Oc each; Wild ducks 6Oc pair;
oysters 25c per basket: CLAIMS Zoe per
dozenr; mananOes 1Oc a dozen; perch
crocus and fatbacks 1Oc dozen; rock
fish 19c per pound; pan rock 3 for lOc;
haro shell crabs lOc per dozen.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
WANT LOCAL
OPTION PLEDGE.
TO Come Up In Next General Assembly.


The Delaware Anti.Saloon League
that organized in Kent county last
week, sprang a surprise. when it sent
out throughout the county letter sd.
dressed to each legislative candidate.
1t requires the candida ate to designate,
at the earliest possible moment, wheth-
er or not he is in favor of local option.
The letter plainly sets forth that the
voters of the district feel that they
must pass upon this question during
the ensuing two years and demand of
all those asking for the suffrages for the
Legislature, some immediate designa
tiOn of their purpose regarding a refer.
endum.
We do not mean 70 say that we
will vote for the Democratic candidate
where the Republican refused to desig-
nate, but we say that we propose to
urge upon all our members the neces-
sity of scratching from his ticket the
candidate who refuses to pledge"
Practically all the Kent county can
didates received special delivery letters
containing the anti.salOon ultimatum
aud pledge 10 be signed and returned
TO Secretary Mitchell before Oct. q.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
An Opening for an UphOlster.

In the town of Milford there is an
opening for first class upholsterer.
At present there is only one-Wal' Ell
Pardoe-and after the election he will
probably move to Dover, and then
Milford will be without any person
making a speciality of this kind OF
work. As it is, Mr.. PardOe has more
work than he can turn ont promptly,
and there awaits man who will open
up the business in a first-class way, a
good 5patronage. No cheap, rough
workman need expect to build up a
trade for those who require nice work
is what the people demand, at fair
prices.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Obituary.
PROPERTY OWNER.

James Mears the eight.year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Mears, of Wash
ington, D. c., died on Monday MORN
ing at 2 80 O'Clock after an illness of
two days of bronchial Asthma. The
body was brought here on Thursday
morning, and funeral services were
held on Thursday afternoon from the
residence of Mr.. J. J. Foulk. Inter
ment being made at the Odd Fellows
Cemetery. James was well known
here having lived here until the past
two or three months and had many
friends and acquaintance and was
loved by both old aud young.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Took Chloride in Mistake.

Mrs. Saunders Truitt has been i'll
this week from accidentally taking
Platt's Chloride in mistake for Hun
yadi water Her daughter went to the
closet where the latter water was usu
ally kept, to get a dose for her mother,
but in some way the chloride had been
placed there also, and before the mis-
take was discovered Mrs. Truitt had
swallowed the drug. A physician was
called imme iiately and an autidOte
given. She is recovering
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
COlOred Teachers to Meet.

The Delaware State colored Teach
sFs Institute will assemble at Dover
hexf month and hear some rare in.
s1uctols Of both races. Miss Kerby,
assistant superintendent of the Phila-
aelphia public school system will be
present. one day and PIOf. MacNeal of
harrisburg, will be there for two days.
zach Of the three county superintend-
ents will be present for one day and
mere will an elaborate evening lecture
provided by the organization.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
fEDB0TH CITY !l :. 49,
HAS BIG FIRE.

russdav morning word was tel
~ ssd from Rehoboth that a great
~ eating up the very centre Of
~ u city by the sea, and asking help ?
h''','' ,he, places. Lewes responded
lOu ding her engine, and the people
a bucket brigade that did ef'
p,,h .',l,,s work. The fire started from a
la'bsn % stove in the KING Cottage,
. s,.b was entirely consumed. 1t start
'ns - obout : in the morning aud,
. ,.;nd set the flames to the cottage
- 9n.niel Townsend, which with his
49, and outbuildings were entirely
''ls nn,ed The next to go was the
.,.r cottage of DR.. Thompson, and
r',,y ,S.t time the fire was under con-
an Rehoboth Avenue; but it was
~reading n back to the next street North
The stables and back building or
rs.,los Horn were soon in flames,
sat hv heroic work the destruction
=. checked, and the front OF his
s.ns saved. Thefire was under
sontrol a0 by 1890 O'Clock after destroy
ina about $4,000 worth of property.
ao.t - Of the household goods were
..Tsd Mr.. Horn had but $500 iqsur-
,nce on bis goods; Mrs. King had
anne insurance, and DIR. Thompson
had sbout half of his loss covered by
insurance, while Daniel Townsend had
M insurance at all so far as we can
learn.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Nam z. Flsher Sues The Town.

Kenney & Mcgee, attorneys for Ma
ry E. Fisher, a colOred woman whose
husbsnd was killed two year ago while
working on the sewers OF Milford,
have entered suit against the town OF
Milford for damages. The suit will
come up for hearing at the present
term Of court at Dover. The case is
not causing the Council any trouble,
as the evidence to be presented will
show no negligence on the part Of the
town. But on the other hand, there
was negligence on the part of the man
Fisher, by not getting out like others.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Public Spirited Citizen.

Jehu Davis has presented to the town
of Milford all the land necessary to open
West Street, north, by the colOred
school house; conditioned, that the
town will replace the fence on the
new line. This is a graceful act ON
the part of Mr.. Davis, and one that
the town should appreciate. Would
that there were many more public spir-
tied citizens like Mr.. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Died From Typhoid Fever.

Miss Ida Marvel, of South Milford,
died from typhoid fever on SUNDAY
evening, October 10th, 1904. She was
"a years, > 2months and IS days old and
a daughter of James Henry Marvel, Of
this town. Her funeral was held last
Wednesday afternoon, and theremains
inferred at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
She had a life insurance amounting to
S04O 90
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Installing New Telephone.

Under the direction Of Mr.. f. G. B.
Wright, " no is employed by the Dia-
mcnd State Telephone Co., a number
of new phones are being installed this
week, which will make it quite conve-
nient for the patTOnizing public. AT
this time about so new ones are already
subscribed for and when the number
reaches 100. a night operator will be
emplOYcd.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Good Roads in Sussex.

The Sussex county Levy Court this
week authorized the continuance of
the Georgetown Laurel road, which
has been built for nearly a mile, and
work will begin at once.
The Lewes road was paid for and
MANY bills allowed during the two
davs session.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Purchased woodward.

William Robinson has purchased
the coal and wood yard of J. S, Short
and takes charge next Monday. In
addition to the wood business, full
stock of both hard and soft coal will
placed in stock.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Mr.. Melvin Skipped Out.

On Monday night last Mr.. Melvin
removed what property he had in the
Apel Block, on North Front street, and
,'ll ior parts unknown, leaving the
lndlord James H. Latchum, stuck for
t'''z9 in the shape Of rent. Melvin
1aa run pool room for a year past,
wv The tables and all the other goods
osls removed at night and the keys
cut 70 the landlord on Tuesday morn
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Widows Pensions Recently Granted.

OOl. John Wainwright, of Whining
W. delaware, has secured the follow
=. - 4 pensions: Mary J. Wyatt, widow
40 u WIN. 2. Wyatt, Go. G, LIST Del. Inf,
,..', month from October 10, 1903. She
N IT'ues at Harrington, Del. Annie NJ.
~ cruAnoers, widow of Jas. Chambers,
~. -. Z Al U. S. Col. Vol, IS a month
nlngtOn.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Engine and Machinery Arrived.

TIE engine and machinery for the
new steamboat in process of building
by the Vineyard Ship Building Com
many of Milford, arrived this week,
and Mr.. Vineyard is pushing the work
Of construction with the expectation Of
having the steamer ready for the early
spring trade.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
COnner-HeFriBg.

Miss Eta Herring, of Philadelphia,
daughter Of William H. Herring, for
merly of FELTON,, and Mr.. Barratt Con-
ner, son Of Senator Alvan B. Conner,
Of FELTON,, were married on Wednesday
evening, October 18th, 1904.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
CHURCH NEWS.

There will be no service at Christ
Church on Sunday next, October D.
the rector being still away in attend
ance at the General Convention in
Boston.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-08
Postoffice Matters.

William B. Lloyd has been appoint
ed postmaster at Blossburg, Collar
county. vice Miss E. Holler. resigned
Mrs. Bertha Regensberg, has been ap
pointed postmaster at G~uadalupita
Moro county, vice Jacob Regensberg
deceased. Delegate Rodey has recon
mended Otto Kopplin for appointment
as postmaster at Rinconcada, Rio Ar
riba county. vice Thomas McQuiston
resigned, and the appointment will be
made at an early date as Mr.. McQuis
ton desires to leave Rinconada fol
Denver about the 18th OF the month
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Saved From Terrible Death.

The family Of Mrs. I. N. Bobbitt
OF Bargerton, Tenn, say her dying
and YER ~powerless to save her. The
most skillful physicians and every
remedy used. failed. while consump-
tion was slowly. but surely taking her
life. In this terrible hour DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption turn.
ed despair into JOY. The first bottle
brought immediate relief and its CON
tinued use completely cured her. It's
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all throat and lung troubles. Guaran.
teed Bottles soc. and 500. Trial Bot
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The Optic will do your job printing
in the best possible style and at the
lowest prices. The business man who
grieves because citizens send for
things In his line TO other cities and
then sends his W printing to some
cheap eastern establishment where
the character Of the work is cheaper
Than the price, is nothing II not incon.
sistent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-08
Enormous Tie Contract.

John II. Kirby. the Texas lumber
king, has gone TO New York. He
states that the British government
will build 10000 miles Of railroad
through the Dark Continent, carrying
out the long cherished scheme OF
Cecil Rhodes. The cross ties for the
road. he says, will have to come from
the south and principally from Tex
as. Mr.. Kirby said:
"The British government has long
held this plan. II was delayed for a
while by the labor situation, but the
officials In charge brought over 500,-
900 Chinese laborers from China and
100000 coolie laborers from India,
making 100000 laborers altogether.
These laborers are to be returned
home at the end of three years, be-
the British government does not
desire a repetition in South Africa Of
the troubles we have had with the
Chinese in California. The cross ties
required In the construction Of this
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-08
Stole PAY Checks.

A big check steal has Just come to
Light and the trainmen running on the
east end of the Tuscon division OF the
Southern Pacific have not as yet re-
ceived their pay for November as a
result.
1t appears that all the pay checks
for the Tucson division were sent to
Tucson at the same time those for the
men running out of Tucson we're de-
livered, while those for the men run.
ming between Ell Paso and L~ordsburg
were sent to Ell Paso. or at least start.
ed to FL Paso, for delivery there.
Before the checks left Tucson hey
were stolen, however, and the names
Of the men to whom they were drawn,
We're forged, after which the checks
were cashed in different saloons about
the city.
So far the guilty uparties have not
been located. They were evidently
men, however, who were well posted
on the division, as they seemed to
have no hesitancy in cashing the
checks about the city.
The checks being for men on the
eastern part Of the division, the per.
son who cashed them had no means
Of telling whether they were in the