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Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Town Council Holds Meeting.

The regularly monthly meeting Oh
the Town Council of Milford last Mon
day evening several matters OF public
importance were acted upon, and the
session lasted until mid night. One OF
the most important matters was re-
solution presented by DR.. Grier and
adopted by unanimous vote OF the
members, which provides for the bring
ing of all pavements to grade 1t reads
as follows:
Resolved, that all pavements on the e
streets which have been improved shaii
he brought to grade, and that proper
novements shall be laid to conform 10
The ordinances governing ana lna'
notices shall be given in proper FORM
and that the pavements shall be com
nIeted on or before October first, 1914.
Another resolution that was adopted
witbout division was one that requires
that the scales now in the street neal
the depet shall be removed. An ordin'
nnce covering the matter was to nave
beeu presented at the meeting, but i
will be acted upon at a special meet
ING next week.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Baptist Interest in Delaware.

Baptist ministers and several infu-
ential members of the denomination IN
Wilmington and Dover, have taken
much interest and will push forward
the work, especially in the lower part
of the State. The church in Milford
will be supplied by Mr.. MacGeorge,son
of the Rev. Alex. MscGeorge, Of the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church,
Wilmington, Del Young Mr.. Mac
George is an earnest and enthusiastic
worker, and will give his whole atlen-
tion to the work in Milford and by the
untiring and hopeful cooperation OF
the faithful members of the church
much good can be accomplished In
teaching and preaching the gospel to
and the saving of souls for eternity
Mr.. MacGeorge will preach Sunday
morning and evening, and welcome
hand will be given to all who may at
tend,
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Killed by Lightning.

Chester Avery, son of George S.
Avery who resides about one mile south
of Milford, met John Hammond in
town on Tuesday morning Of this week
and made arrangements with Ham
mond to go down home with him and
work for him on the farm. Mr.. Ham
mond and young Avery left Milford
about 10 o'clock for home, and when
they reached there Hammond decided
that since it was rainy that they would
90 down on the marsh and drive the
cattle up, and while in the effort there
came sharp flash of lightning which
resulted in shocking Mr.. Hammond
and killing Avery instantly. At the
time of the awful flash of tightening
the two men were about ten feet apart.
AS sOon as Mr.. Hammond aroused
himself enough to see Avery lying a
few feet from him on the ground he
ran to his home for assistance hardly
realizing then just what had happen
ed as he had hardly gotten over the
shock. MI. HammOnd's wife accom-
panied him to the scene and found
that young Avery had been killed. DR..
Geo. w. Pleasanton was summOnd as
quickly as possible, and while he could
be of no assistance to Mr.. Avery he
gave Mr.. Hammond something to era
dicate the effects of the shock, Avery'a
father at once went to the scene and
came back to Milford and employed
Isaac White to take charge fthe body
which was brought at once to his home
and prepared for burial. The funeral
services were held at his late residence
near town on Wednesday afternoon
Interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Short Items Of News.

VIM. Gray has just completed the
work of repairing the top OF the stand
pipe.
J. P. Stewart is having concrete
pavement laid in front Of his residence
and store property adjoining.
The Lords Table is spread every
Lords Day in postoflce hall at lO:SO
al m. 1t is open and free to all the
Lords people who are separated to
Him.
John E. Hearn, baggage agent AZ
Milford station, met with an accident
Wednesday, while riding wheel near
station. demolishing the wheel and IN
turing himself slightly.
The delightfully."- melOdious, tunefui
operetta Pauline" in Armory HAIL.
wednesday evening, May 18th. Thirty
singers, catchy songs and choruses.
Lots OF fun. The best thing IN Mil
ford In many day. Don't miss it.
"Are you going to the opera p
.sWhat? Opera in Milford ?" "Yes,
in Armorv Hall, Wednesday, May Is"
nwhat is itPn "The operetta Pau
line with a big chorus Of Is principal
characters" Yes, indeed +! give me
tvvo fioketg.u -
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

DR.. Day. Of Pennington, was Mil'
ford visitor Saturday.
Mark Davis of Philadelphia, visited
relatives here this week.
Mrs. Harry Heavalow, Of New York
City, is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. William D. Fowler, Of Phila-
delphia, visited Milford this week.
Mr.. Conwell and J. T. Crouch, Of
Milton, were Milford visitors on Sum
day.
Charles Heusted is now visiting his
sister Mrs. N. A. Turner, Of Philsdel-
phia.
Mr.. Reynolds and Miss Daisy Sale
van, of near Bowers Beach, visited
friends in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. TomlinsOn, Of
Philadelphia, who have been visiting
William Humphreys and sister, have
returned home.
William Townsend, son Of George ID.
Townsend, formerly of Cedar Neck
has the smallpox in Philadelphia he
is in the Municipal Hospital in that
city,
Mrs. A. E. Archer, wife Of Recorder
of Deeds of Sussex county, who has
been confined to her home for the past
four months, on Lake Avenue, is now
eonvalescent.
DR.. Samuel Meredith, one Of the re-
tired physicians Of Philadelphia, VINO
has been spending a week with his
brother R. ]. Meredith, in Milford
Neck, has returned home.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
EXPRESS COMPANY WINS
Superior Court Overrules Decision OF Magis-
trate Who Fined the Dover Agent $50
for Alleged Extortionate Charges.

Biggs and Deputy Attorney-cenerai
Richards for the state, the judgment
against Mr.. Warrington was reversed and
the fine returned to him.
Later Walter Morris, one Of the citi-
zens who began the campaign against
overcharging, brought the company into
Superior Court for damages because Of
an alleged violation Of the statute requir-
ing the company to file with the prothon-
Otar-y a list Of its owners or directors
and the individuals making up the afore-
said company. John B. Hutton, attorney
for Mr.. Morris, proceeded at once to take
out a writ of foreign attachment, to levy
upon the company's horses and property
now at Dover. Messrs. Biggs and ebay
tor, attorneys for the company are still
on the ground, keeping a sharp lookout.
They lost on their fight against the issu-
ance of a writ Of foreign attachment
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Canal Election at Slaughter Beach.

Last Wednesday abont 200 persons
interested in the proposed canal across
The marsh below Slaughter Beach, as
sembled at that place for the purpose
of expressing their desires at an cleo &C.
tion For every dollar of tax paid by
nroperty owners they were entitled TO
one vote The contest was spirited IN
tbo extreme and about 28OO votes were
cast, and those in favor Of cutting tne Inc
canal won out by a majority OF llo
votes. 5oDol
Itis believed that the proposed canal
will drain many hundreds acres oi
land now not available for cultivation,
and greatly benefit owners OF ianu
generally in that section.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Entertained Friends

ATis.es Ella and Cora Russell enter
tanned at their "Fairview Home near
tovn on Friday evening last, num-
TO- 81 their friends. A delightful time
was experienced by all who were pres, pres,
ant "% ond the happy company left about
II 70 for their respective homes. InOse
who composed the jolly crowd were we're
Misses % blanche Cooper, of Camden, Del
blanche Layfisld, Lottie and Wine
aTorris and Nellie Cahall, Of Green
wood; also, Messrs. Seymour Wroten
y, PTidoeviIle, walter Morris, Paul Lay
sold VIM. Hudson, and Mr.. Denny o.
Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Mrs. Twie's Calico Patch.

JohnJ. Owens and his company OF
20 uoous fun makers will appear in his
latest comedy, MRS. Twig's Calico
Patch" !" at ArmOry Hall, on Monday
evening next, May 10th. In addition
% the comedy, the company will be as
.;sted nv several vaudeville artists OF
high repute, and as well by a farce en-
titled "Isaac-The Clothing Mer-
cbant.n If the people of Milford are
looking for an evening Of solid fun
from start 10 finish, this is your oppor'
tupity.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Gala Day for the New Century Club.

The New Century Club of Milford
held its last meeting on Monday. The
dav was one of the most attractive OF
the year the old officers transferring
their RESPONSIBILITIES and hOnors upon
new shoulders.
The president called for her cabinets
report. and each chairman reported the
work of her committee.
The president then made her closing
remarks to the club, which told brieny
of the vast work, the club had accom-
nlished during the past year.
With her executive boa=d around her
the outgoing president, Mrs. q. w.
Marshall in a becoming and graceful
wav they presented to Mrs. J. L. Pratt
the gavel, the insignia of office.
The new president in a winning
manner, thanked the club for the honol
and responsibility it had entrusted tt
bsr And by her speech, success fol
the next years club work could readily
proceed. ,.,.o
After dignified and gracious speeche
both the outgoing and incoming vice
presidents, the remaining officers Wer
installed.
The program of the day was then Il
then hands Of the hospitality commit
tee w hiIe Miss Richards with he
usnal pleasing way, sang, refreshment
we're passed and the dignified even
ended in very sociable manner. Tn
club has adjourned until the first MOL
day of October.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Addressed Gradaatss.

DIR. Frank F. Pierson, of Wilmington,
Del, son of Mr.. and Mrs. N. ]. PiersOn
Of this place, made the address to the
graduating class of nurses of the
Homeopathetic Hospital of Whining
ton, on Tuesday evening last at the
New Century Club rooms ia that city
DR.. Pierson, though but few years
practioneer, stands high among the
medical men of Wilmington and is
recognized by them as being one Of the
best physicians in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
- .....s--k. -

Special - k5A ---a.-4---k- -
DOVER, Del, May 11-Again this after
noon, the Adams Express Company won
out in the fight inaugurated against it by
citizens Of Delaware for extortionate
charges upon expuessage carried within
the state. Yesterday, seven indictments
we're auashed against Walter H. War
rington, the Dover superintendent Of the
company, and Mr.. Warrington's bonds
men were released and he discharged.
This afternoon. upon the attack of John
Biggs, attorney for the transportation
company, the case against Mr. Warning
ton for extortionate charges upon pack
age shipped from Dover to Georgetown
and for which overcharging Magistrate
Wood fined him $50 and costs which the
agent paid Attorney Biggs certioraried
the case up to the Superior Court. There
after vigorous argument between MI
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
POWELL IS ARRESTED
ON SERIOUS CHARGE.

Dover, May 12.-State Detectives
went TO the Powell farm, near Bow
ers Beach this afternoon and ar
rested Alfred NJ. Powell, husband
of the woman sentenced to life im-
prisonment this morning for the
murder of Estella Albin.
Powell was arrested on grave
charge and held subject to bail.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
MILFORD'S LIGHT
PLANT TO Be DOUBLED.
Contract Made for New Machinery Last
Night.

The Light and Water Commission
Of Milford has closed contract with
the Aimes Engine Company for a 2S5-
horse power engine, and another with
the Westinghouse Electric Company
for two rs kilowat generators and a
new marble board; the amount for all
being 81. 4.275. When this is all installed,
the plant will have a capacity of more
than double what it now is, and the
expen.e of additional betting and labor
will make a total expenditure on the
plant of 200.
The town will grade the street lead
ing from Front street to the plant.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
OPERA PAULINE.
IN MILFORD.
BENEFIT PRESBYTERIAN ORGAN FUND
Chorus Of 80 VOices-Eighteen Principal
Characters In AFmOry Hall, We'd
nesday, May 18th.

The young people of Harrington have
agreed to present, in ArmOry Hall on
"wednesday evening, May 18th, the
operette "Pauliue, which they sang
so successfully in Harrington two
weeks ago. They are under the diree-
ton of Rev. Elliott Field, Of Felton,
and have been rehearsing over two
mOnths. The chorus of thirty voices
shows careful training and the paris
are all admirably adapted to the in
dividuals. The solo parts are timely
and catchey. Tickets are on sale at
G. D. Abbott & Co.'S. stores and by the
members. Prices % and 35 cents. The
following is the caste Of characters;
Eaher-N. Y. .Journalist......G. l.. Harrington
Shady-Faber's negro valet Warren moore
Cassodv. Landlord Prof. J. H. Wiley
PauIine-Daughter OF Cassidy
/ w Miss l.. N. Jones
Chickie-spinster sister Of Cassidy ...-.''''''''
Miss NJ. Z. Gallery.
Cruia-servapt maid .. Miss Mirism Sheets
Naine-Village Belle....... Mrs. Melissa Potter
xiomi-Indian fortune-teller.........
Miss Nellie Jones
Mother and
Mrs. r. T. J. Barber and Paul Money
p.o,assor .....................W. H. Franklin
ChilkoOt Ike e....-........."' ''.'-'.'-''''A o. W
Village Physician EanA 0oi W.
Reuben-Farmer boy. .....- ......IrVlns I-soa'e
Uncle Joe-Former slave...... George L. bair'
, rra.,o ns .Tule Reybold and Joe Flemini
Chorus Of PicnickeTs and Villagers.
Misses Elizabeth wix. Laura Jones, EV'
shaw, Bessie Fleming, Eva Hutchinson
Edith Galloway, Elizabeth McCabe, ,Emm
; shaw, Jennie Richards, Ada Jones' Sara
= Tones Mrs. Hattie Money; Violet Barbel
Chorus Of Grenadiers.
Messrs. Frank Galloway, Chas. Ward' Lanol
Culver, Harry JORes, Norman Brnwn an
Palmer Ward '.',..'
= Accompanied '' ''''''' marry l. Dali
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Roard Of EducatiOn Elects Principal.

Alta meeting Of the Board of Educa.
tion for the public schools Of Milford
,shicb convened on Wednesday even
ING Of this week, D. w. LaRue was
elected as principal Of the public schools
81 Milford for the ensuing year. Mr..
TaRue is from Carlisle, Pa, and Is a
graduate of Dickinson College and
comes here with the very highest re-
communication.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
St. Paul E. Church.

Beginning Sunday evening the Rev.
R. G. Waters will begin series of ser
mons on "Some Lessons From In
seets.n The series are as follows: Some
lessons from thelife ofthe spider; some
lessons from the life Of the ant; some
lessons from the life of the bee. Rev.
Waters will preach on the Spider Sun
day evening. All are invited
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
SUITS FAIL
Indictments Growing Out of the Alleged tx
tortionate Charges Are Quashed in
Kent County Court.

rington, we're quashed as. a result Of to-
davis attacks, and this evening Mr.. War
ringtop was released from bail.
Seeking to haul the company into court
bv criminal indictments against its agent,
the campaigners have presented charge
after charge OF alleged extortinate charg-
ing within this state. Insufncieney In the
allegations OF the indictment, particularly
concerning the addresses. were the cause
Of the quashing to-day. - .-.-..
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Beautiful Pear Orchard.

One of the most beautiful sights that
one can observe in walking or driving
in Kent county, is the young pear or
cbard on the farm Of John J. Rosa, VINO
lives about one mile northwest OF MIL
ford The orchard is about five or SIX
wears old, and every tree is perfect in
formation.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
No NEW TRIAL FOR
MRS. POWELL.
Sentenced to Imprisonment for Life.

After making a strong plea for new
trial the lawyers for Mrs. Powell with
drew their application for their client
and on Wednesday evening the court
sentenced her to prison for life. The
prisoner almost broke down under the
strain, but she refused to put up any
more money for her defence, and ac-
cepted the verdict as found against her.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13

snecial Despatch 49, - ---a'-a----. - =
DOyER. Del, May 1O.-The Adams Ex-
,ress Company, through its attorney
Iobn Biggs, again triumphed over the
citizens Committee which has been en-
-aged for nearly a year in campaign
a-einst the Transportation Companies for
alleged extortinate charging
seven criminal indictments latey re-
turned against the Dover superintendent
of the express company, Walter h. war
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
CHURCH NEWS.

baCcalaureate Sermon at Presbyterian
Church.
Pursuant to custom and by invita-
uon Of the Rev. H. l.. Bunstein the
members and congregation of Ave NJ
h Church will affiliate with the Pres
oyterians next Sunday morning at II
o'clock to participate in the Baccalau'
'eaIe exercises of the graduating class
Of the public schools of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Christian EndsaVOr Rally.

On Sunday evening, May zzno, ~, sns
,,,r;s,ian Endeavor Societies o. Cen
traIMP. Chnrch, Shawnee, and fres-
bvterian of Milford Will hold . JUlnt 'lt
Tsllv in the auditorium Of the as.. last
named church. An augmented chOlI I
viii furnish special music and snoI. 7.
oddresses will be given by Rev Ellio''
Tiold President DelawareC E. Union
Rev. N. o. Gibson. Harrington .i',, [IUl'
ID. Brooks, and Rev. H. 8 Bunsteln, YEN.
The r meeting will be attended in ioIcs Q e.
bv the two societies and the puDh'
Generally = is cordially invited.
Don't miss the Operetta "Paullne. :. = ].
ATnorv Hall, Wednesday evening
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Ave. N. z. Church.

Evening service at p. m. Anniver'
sa'y Of the Epworth League. A high
y Interesting temperance program las
Dsen prepared. Mrs. Emma Caulk'
STATE President w. G. T. u, will make
principal address-subject: "Who is
responsible. Special music. Every
body welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
CLOSING Of the Schools.

The Milford High School commence
ment exercises will be held in Armory
Hall, as 90 p m, Friday, May 2Oth'
Program as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Chrlst Ghurch.

May 18th Sunday after Ascension. }
OelebIation 7.sO a. m. Mathis, litany
~ SlO sermon, 10 80. Sunday 2 p. m.
9l p stephens Chapel, $3.50 p. m. st.
=, Ssi'ha Guild Tuesday evening. Christ
CHURCH Guild Wednesday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
ParIOr Meeting.

A parlor meeting Of the w. G. T. T.
will he held at the home Of Mrs. John
Ratcliff, South Walnut St., on satar-
d.v evening. Mrs. Emma E. Caulk,
State President Of w. G. T. u, will DO
present and q full attendance is desired
Of the members Of the W. G. I. I.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
.s. POWELL
IS CONVICTED.

-. of murder in the second de-
my ny. II the verdict returned at 7.l5
" saturday evening by the jury
7 oase a Of Mrs. Mary A. Powell,
,.5 with killing Estelle Albin.
,hs laws of Delaware, Mrs. Pow
nanst serve lifetime in prison.
l n'i.oner wept quietly when she
I,bs announcement, and with her
~ her breast, fingered her gold
med spectacles.
Ifrsa NJ. Powell, husband OF tne
'onsr. whose conduct with the dead
~ss tbe motive for the killing, sat
Sr corner of the court room. His
betrayed no emotion.
N. ending of the trial was reached
.,9 = dav Of oratory on the part of
n.sl, which preceded the charge OF
Drssiding judge to the jury. AS
oyisis approached, Mrs. Powell be-
more and more nervous. There
scarcely a moment during the
. bour's speech of her senior coun-
Henry Ridgeley, that she was not
on,ng Her tears flowed while At
.nsv.GeDeral Ward told the jury
! he thought she should be hanged.
r RidgeIy's plea for his client was
a ts he the ablest speech that this
u.rksble lawyer ever made.
Mr Ward. in his argument, stuck
O.s tn his 10 wounds found upon
ssie's body. :,
,Tbe wounds tell the real story "
said "Mrs. Powell in her story ac-
sunted for only three of the thirty
i bruises, and two of the l39 cuts. "
ith the pictures of the mutilated
dy. he traced the injuries, and called
itention to the fact that Mis-. Powell
Id not been seriously hurt.
II was sbout twenty minutes OF siN
sben Acting Chief Justice Spruanc'
snisbed his charge, and at 10 O'CLOCK
be Jury returned with its verdict.
Then Mrs. Powell began to cry. Sh'
sd to stand while each jurors nam'
las called and the question asked, I'll
bat your verdict"
"Court stands adjourned until Wed
hs.day morning at 10 O'Clock, " salt
he acting chief justice. "Sheriff tn
prisoner is remanded to your custody.
At the opening of court MOnda,
morning Henry Ridgely, Jr.. senio
Ounsel for Mrs. Mary A. Powell. file,
motion for a new trial, coupled wit
motion for an arrest of judgment.
The court announced that the me
lion would be entered upon the RECORD
and four days would be allowed tn
defence in which to file reasons in SUI
port Of the motion for new trial.
Sentence of Mrs. Powell was su
pended until the determination of tt
motion for a new trial.
Judge Grubb, who has been sittin
at the session, retired Monday, but wi
return in time for new trial.
SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Walter Jehu DickerkOn, cOlOred, wi
was tried at the last term of the COu
Of0yer and Terminrer for the murd
Of Thomas Green, cOlored, at cam
meeting near Willow Grove on Ser
9Th, 1893, and in whose case the jul
disagreed, was brought into court Mo
day.
Upon the advice of his counsel,
H.Davis, he withdrew his plea Of n
guilty of murder in the first degr'
and pleaded guilty to murder in t
second degree.
The latter plea was accepted by t
State, and Dickerson was sentenced
Judge Spruance to life imprisonme
and to day the costs of prosecution.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13

Robert Mcpherson, living near Owens
is farmer and an electrical engineer
In the spring, summer and fall ne
works on his farm, and during the WIN
ter he runs an engine in an electrical
plant.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-26
REPUBLICA MAY PUT
MAN OUT FOR CONGRESS.
Mass Meeting to he Held Tuesday
Night in Fourth District.

There may be a Republican ticket to
be voted for in the First Congressional
District at the regular election in Oc-
tober
On Tuesday night, in Harris Street
Hall. there will be a mass meeting of
the Republican voters of the Fourth
District. 1t is believed that this
meeting is but the starting point of a
movement to place in the field Re-
publican nominee for Congress from
this district.
While such a candidate would not
stand the shadow of a chance to win
out. yet with the Republicans in con-
troll of the national government those
who fall outside of the breastworks"
could be provided for with slice of
federal pie. And there is no way so
sure to identify those who are willing
to save their country a s to lead for
lorn hope in the interest of their party.
Though this is considered the solu-
ton of the sudden activity of the local
Republicans, especially in view of the
fact that this is a presidential year.
the leaders of the call for a mass meet
ing decline to discuss the matter. All
they will give out is contained in
handful which was distributed in the
city yesterday.
In the circular announcing the
meeting it is said that registered,
voters, non-voters and those who owe
back tax are invited to attend" 1t
is also stated that prominent speak
ers will be on hand. The call is sign
ed by w, H. Logan, who is. as a rule,
only active when something is going
to happen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-26
Tormented Five Years.

Mrs. S. H. Hart writes from Cross
Trails, Ala: "Tetterine has cured me
of letter which has been tormenting
give me relief. have known of many
persons using it with the same good
results. 1t gives the quickest relief for
burns of anything I ever saw" Mrs.
Hart might have added with equal
truth that Tetterine is an infallible
cure for all forms of itching, burning
and skin diseases, such as ring worm,
salt rheum, dandruff, eczema and SIM
liar germ diseases of the skin. If you
are tormented use Tetterine for a
quick relief and a permanent cure.
50 cents a box at druggists. or by
mail from manufacturer. J. T. Shup-
trine Savannah, Ga--ad.