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Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
CIRCLE
KINGS DAUGHTERS.
GAVE CONCERT AT TIE HOME OF Mr..
AND MRS. GEORGE H. DRAPER.
Much Fine Talent. Program Interest
ing and Inspiring. Attendance
Unusually Large Great Finan.
eiaI Success.

The concert given under the auspices
of the Faithful Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters, at the home OF the Misses Draper
on Wednesday evening, was one of the
most successful parlor concerts ever
given in this town. The attendance
was large.the cnmmOdious home being
crowded to its utmost capacity. The
patrons were welcomed to the pleasures
of the evening by the young ladies of
the Circle, and the Misses Draper did
everything possible TO make everyone
present to feel at home and enter into
the spirit of the occasion. Those who
know Miss eau ,ey and Mrs. Chas. G.
Prettyman need not be told that they
acquitted themselves with the usual
command of applause. The solo work
of Mrs. Howard Kain was highly in
spring and resulted in many encOres
during the evening. The selections of
Mr.. VanLeer on the violin, and the
work Of Mrs. Martin, who accompanied
Tim on the piano. was greeted with
applause, both having displayed tiue
musical skill ard talent Miss Ross
apparently without effort drew the
Audience and held them in perfect quiet
during each effuu. Miss Ann Burton
Marvel Iecned most gracefully and in
terestingly two very catchy selections.
The Instrumental solo ny Miss Mabel
Davis was received with the highest
appreciation.
The last number on the program de-
serves especial mention, as it y as rem
deIed by Mr.. VanLeer on the plane
and was Of his own composition. As
he concluded the large host of people
applauded with great vigOr
One OF the delightful features of the
program was the intermissiOn. AT this
time everybody took part and assisted
in diminishing the luscious pine apple
sherbert and waters that were served.
The concert was a grand success as an
entertainment and beyond expecta-
lions financially.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
St. Paul ME-. Church.

Last Sunday evening before a large
audience Rev. r. G.. Waters preached
a most eloquent sermon ON Heavens
Christmas Tree" Never before was
this pastor SO eloquent. After the SER
mon several of the people present
fingered about the pulpit and cOngrat-
ulated him. The audience wasa mixed
one. Some Of the foremost citizens of
Milford were present, especially large
number of young white men. Next
Sunday evening he will preach On"The
Sinner on Trial"
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
New Century Club Musicale.

The New Century Club Musicale,
given under the auspices of the Com
mittee on Music, in the New Century
Club, Monday evening, February lst,
was a delightful affair. Much credit is
due Mr.. Robert Ellis for his piano solos.
They were thoroughly enjoyed by his
many friends present. Mrs johnson
sing herself into favor with the audi.
encC. She possesses rich cOntTaltO.
aud her sweet singing seems to come
from t2e soul Miss Marshall sus-
tanned hel reputation as a talented mu-
sician, calling forth generous applause
Miss Ann 3urtou Marvel's recitations
were decidedly chic Her rendition of
Kipling's "TOGmy Adkins" was a
success. Mis- HOieomb has been heard
here before Her voice shows excellent
cultivation and her selections were
beautifully rendered Miss Pauline
Abbott deserves all the good things
said of her piano playing. She has
great future before her; showing skilled
teaching and natural talent. Prof.
Hotchkins' piano solos were gems of
music; his selections faultlessly exc
cuted, showing what a talented musi-
clan can do. His encOTes were magni-
ficent, one and all regretting we could
not listen to him for longer lime.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Died Of Smallpox.

James D. Meredith died in the MUM
cipa Hospital in Philadelphia on
Wednesday, January 9th, 1904, from
smallpox. He was employed as a con-
ductor on the Reading Railroad, and
at the time of his death was % years,
months and days old. He was
son Of Edward Meredith, of Milford
Neck. AS his death resulted from
contagious disease, the body WAS buried
in that city in side of thirty-six hours
after death occurred, Mr.. Meredith left
wife and child to mourn his death.
A letter from his sister brought the
news to his parents, and in it is a tender
parting seen between the husband,
mother and child when he was taken
to the hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Esquire Phillip S. Graham Dead.

At $50 a. m. on Monday morning
last death came to Phillip S. Graham
at his home on Franklin avenue, South
Milford, after a long suffering with
heart disease. He was in the 72nd year
of his age, and had been for fourteen
years Justice-of the Peace; his term
of office having expired on Saturday
last at the noon hour. Mr.. Graham
was respected by the community and
had no enimies; he was an active meme
Der Of the church and a man whose
ideas in public matters were abreast Of
the times He served several terms as
Secretary of the Board of Health Of
Milford. He leaves a widow and two
sons, and considerable town property.
Randolph Graham, of Houston. and
Walter Graham, keeper Of the Mis-
pillion Light House, are the sons. The
funeral was held on Wednesday and
the remain laid at rest in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Philip S Graham was a son Of Philip
Graham, and was born in Broad Creek
hundred on September 18th, 1882, and
nearthere his bOyhood days were passed
On December Sth, 1858, he was married
to Miss Amanda, daughter of Samuel
Jefferson. of Port Penn, New Castle
county, Delaware. A number Of his
earlier years were passed in teaching
school and merchandising at Concord
Sussex county, Delaware; but after
closing out his store there, he engaged
in farming in New Castle county, where
he remained until 1881, when he came
to Milford, and was appointed Justice
Of-the- Peace and Notary Public on
January 3Oth, 1890, by Governor Biggs.
He has three brothers and one sister
living, and he was universally respected
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Tonight Joseph Mazzini.

Mr.. Sprague will tonight deliver the
fifth lecture on the great Italian refor-
mer and patriot, Joseph Mszzini. ID
his lecture on "TOlstOy," he brought
out vividly the struggle of great man
trying to sslve within himself the
problem Of "Life." TOlstOy believed
that everybody ought to work; he be.
lieved in self-renunciatiOn and in chas.
tity as a necessary social virtue. Mr..
Sprague denounced the idea that Tol.
stOy's works were immoral, offering on
the contrary that his works which are
most criticised are the finest sermons
on chastity.
Mr. Sprague brings out entirely new
thought in each lecture. The subject
ofhis lecture tonight is not well known
to the general student, but Mr.. SpFague
may be depended upon to make it in.
teresting and inspiring. Admission TO
the last two lectures 4Oc. Single ad.
mission 25c. Procure tickets at DR.. ].
Lynn Pratt's Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Milford Band to Give Minstrel.

The members of the Milford Cornet
Band are making elaborate prepara-
tiOns to give another minstrel in Armory
Hall. The one given last year was
most highly appreciated by a large
audience. The efforts that the boys
are putting forth promises to make this
entertainment one Of the best ever given
by local talent in this town, and a large
patronage is confidently expected. The
performance will be given in about two
weeks. Notice as to details and paFa
ticulars of the entertainment will apa
pear in a later issue Of this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Ushers Union.

At meeting of the members of the
Ushers Union held on Tuesday evening
last, the following collectors and usher-
were appointed:
Morning Wilbert NJ
Joseph. Thomas ReynOlds,I D. Short,
Edward Hurley, l. w. Joseph.
Ushers-J P. P.Pierce, John w. Adkins,
Asbury Smith.
Evening CollectOrs-Stuart Walton,
Charles Heusted, Charles H. Abbott
Ushers Clarence Stewart, Shovel
Abbott
The following new members were
admitted int the organization: w. L..
Simmons, VIM. Richardson, Simeon
Richardson, E. G.. Ryan; and as hon
Orary members, George H. Hall and
Joseph E. Holland were elected.
The building committee made its re-
pOrt and recommended the store room
formerly used by J P.Steward as being
the most suitable room obtainable at
this time. There was no action taken
then as there was quite difference of
opinion and no definite location was
decided upon. A committee of three,
com posed OfThOmss Reynolds, chair
man, Ira w Joseph aud w. L. Sim
mons, was appointed to have the con-
sttution and bylaws of the organiza-
ton printed, The meeting adjourned
to meet sgain Thursday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Ground Hog Saw His Shadow.

According to ancient superstition,
which has left its impress upon the
minds of thousands and thousands Of
the people of the present enlightened
civilization, the ground hog made its
appearance on Tuesday last, and seeing
his shadow fed again to his hole to re-
main six weeks, during which time we
are, il the saying be true, to have even
worse weather than we have exper-
fenced during the winter months that
have just pissed. Tuesday was also
Candlemas Day, socalled from the
custom Of the Catholic Church Of bless
ing candles on that day.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Milford Girl Famous as a Singer.

Miss Cnrnelia May Little, neice Of
Mrs. John NJ. White, Mrs. Edward
Lank and Messrs. George and Frank
Little, of this town. and daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Little, of San
Francisco, who are both we'll known
hsre-the former having lived here
some years ago; is, according to the
following press notice, making a famous
reputation as a vocalist in Australia,
and where she may chance TO fill an
engagement. The clipping from an
Australian paper says;
This evening Miss COrnelia May
Little will make her Australian DEBUT
at the Centenary Hall at a vocal re-
cital under the direction Of Mr.. Edward
Sykes, when the assisting artists will
be Miss Constance Bradon Usher,
Mildred Coffee, and M. Henri Staell.
This American contraltO, who was
tIained in Boston, and who has ape
peaTed in cities as far west as San
Francisco, will not be heard here again,
as engagements will take her back to
the United States. Miss May Little,
who has a ringing cOntraltO voice and
a great repertoire of songs, will be heard
tonight in the composition Of dozen
modern composers.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
$40 Paid for an Old Chair.

For a week past there has been a rep
resentative of a dealer in antique furni-
ture in Milford gathering up old speci-
mems of hand carved walnut and other
hald wood furniture. In the home of
Mr.. Joseph Draper, on South Front
street. Milford, he came across a chair
for which he paid Mr. Draper $40 Mr.
Draper also had the carved front legs
of another chair that had long since
been destroyed with that exception,
aud for them. he received S.. These
specimens Of antique furniture are used
for patterns from which furniture is
made, and for that purpose alone. are
such values. Mrs. Charles Watson has
q side-board for which an offer Of $50
was refused.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Celebrates Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Russell, of
Oakley, and who are well known in
this town aud vicinity celebrated their
fifth wedding anniversary at ttheir home
on Tuesday evening, January 26th. A
large host of their friends and relatives
were present to assist in the pleasure of
the celebration. Many very useful and
handsome presents were received by
Mr. and Mrs. Russell. In addition to
refreshments which were served the
company was delightfully."- entertained
with selections from the photograph
by George Hall, of Milford, and with
violin music by Robert Curtin, of Lin
coin. The following persons comprised
the company: Mr.. and Mrs Sol Belts
and son, MIR. and Mrs. Charles H.
Russell, Mr.. and Mrs.rHarTy Belts and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Tatman,
Mr.. and Mrs Wm. Deputy and daugh-
ters, Mi -ses Cora and Ella Russell, Mr..
Fred RUSSELL Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Deputy and family, Mr.. and Mrs A.
B COnaway and sons, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sol. Deputy, Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin
Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Joha Walls
and family, Miss Bessie Cook, of Balti-
more, SemOur WrOten, of Bridgeville.
George Hall and Miss B. F. Cooper, Of
Milford, Miss Martha Lord, Edward
Lord, Miss Ida Deputy, Wood Ingram
and Robert Curtain.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
* ON
DELAWARE ROAD.
nses GER TRAIN CRASHED INTO
MOVING FREIGHT.
Killed. Several Passengers
Injured.

4he Delaware division express train
Wilmington at S.28 Monday
ssobg crashed into the rear end of
train just south of the bridge
he Christiana river P L. Cooper
~ hiladel phia, the engineer of the
ager train, was killed, and E. q.
sfefov. of East Ninth street, the fire
asen was thrown from the engine and
snssashed injuries on the head, body
and rms, but was not seriously hurt
as could be learned, nobody else
eas danqerously injured, although
fhe ssengers were shaken up by the
aaadsn stop, and some were jOstled
ID seats.
locomotive which was drawing
ths rsssenger train and seven cars of
ths eight train were derailed and the
sHne turned over Hot Goals from
ths locomotive are supposed to have
been scaltered about when it left the
sraes. for two OF the freight cars soon
eanFht fire. Several other cars We're
ked and the north and sOulhbound
t'aeks we're blrcked for some time.
rhe exact cause of the accident is H.
aoubt. 1t was learned at the ofiire Of
Gaasral Superintendent Brooks that
tie Hagman was cut and the presume
tloa s that he had the proper Signals
is Cooper, the wife of the unfOr-
funate engineer, ,was on the train which
~ husbands engine was drawing,
and ID is said that she saw the engine
tnr6 over and feared that her husband
5 & been killed. She was on her way
Is visit relatives at Clayton. She
wanted t. go to the wrecked engine
but was prevented by friends from
doing so.
Engineer CcOper's body was badly
mangled and also burned 1t is be-
fsved that he was crushed to death
when the engine went over and after
ward scalded by escaping steam.
Mr. Cooper had just receetly been
transferred to the Delaware division
lie formerly ran on the Maryland
division.
Because of the accident it was neces-
safg to run trsins over the cutoff tracks.
Tfsin No. 80, nOrlhbOuud, was run
srer the New Castle cutoff, and TRAIN
No. So, southbound, over the Newark
& Porter road, AS a result there was
aome delay in handling the traffic over
TIE road. The passengers on the train
which was in the wreck were taken
back to Wilmington and sent down
tie road by the way of Newark and
Porter
The accident damaged the tracks,
rails being torn up for some distance.
IL speaking Of the accident rail-
road man said the accident must have
been due to a misunderstanding OF
signals, as he was positive that the
6agman was out at that time.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
GLFORD FIREMEN WILL RE. E.ORGANIzE
eting Called for Next Tuesday Even.
ing in Firemen'S Hall.

for some time the fact has been
evident tn 1t the Milford Fire Company
e In need of reorganization. There
hes been lack of interest in the COM
paay which impaired its effectiveness,
and to bring about a better condition
81 affairs il is ,sary that reOrgaD-
ization be once. With this
in view the L.. : and Water Commits.
aion at its meeting last Monday even
ing appointed a special committee,
oomposed of Messrs. Frank Richards
and Asbury Smith, to act with the
ffemen to bring about new era in the
management of the company. With
lhls in view, meeting is called for
next Tuesday evening in Firemen's
Hall at 7.3O p m, to take action in this
matter. All persons interested in pro-
tecting their property from fire. or who
aesire to have the fire company con-
&neted on business lines are invited to
be present.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.
PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
A Great Many Visitors in Milford This
Week, and a Great Many Milford
People Have Gone Visiting.

J. Stanley Short has been sick with
a severe cold.
DR.. Marshall has been quite sick this
week with rheumatism.
Miss Lowber Lofiand is spending a
few days in Philadelphia.
Chester Marshall, Of Delaware Col
lege, visited his parents this week.
B.F. Dickerson and family moved
from Milford to Philadelphia last Mon
day.
Miss Bernice Atkins,of Lincoln, has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
E. Roach.
Harry Lofand, of Philadelphia,
visited his mother, Mrs. Mary Lofand,
his week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E. Roach spent
Tuesday and Wednesday with friends
in Lincoln.
Herman Wright, of Philadelphia,
visited friendsin town on Saturday and
Sunday last.
William Anderson, of Philadelphia,
visited his mother, Mrs Benjamin
Anderson. this week.
William Simmons, of the News"
sang with the Ave. NJ. E. Choir on
Sunday morning last.
Miss Gerte Smith left on Saturday
last for Baltimore, where she will at
tend a business college.
Mr. and Mrs. William Shockley are
visiting In Dover, where they will pass
the balance of this winter.
Mrs. Florence Harrington and daugh-
ter, Anna, Of Warsaw, Virginia, are
visiting friends in Milford.
DR.. Robert Watt, of Wilmington,
preached iu the Ave. NJ. E. Church on
Thursday evening of last week.
MISS hdluSEidu MdEutdli anu MIS-
Johnston, of Lewes, were the guests Of
Mrs. Geo. w. Marshall this week.
Mrs. Caddie WOoters, of Bryn Mawr,
Pa, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Litz, at the Wilson Mills
J. Cow Evans left on Monday of this
week for Philadelphia where he will
take a course in an engraving school.
G. D. Abbot, who has been confined
to his home with the lagrippe for the
past two or three weeks, is much i'm
proved at this time.
Miss Maybelle LOfand is making an
extended visit with friends in Phila-
delphia, Wilmington. Baltimore, Wash
ingtOn, New York, ,Elsmere and Chads-
ford, Pa
Mrs. f. w. Reynolds and daughter,
Miss Bessie, of Slaughter Beach, are
visiting in Dover as the guests Of Mrs.
Reynolds brother, J. S, Collins, cashier
First National Bank of that town.
While away Miss Bessie will attend
the Junior Prom given by the class of
1905 at Delaware College ON Feb. II.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Sign Sold by Constable.

After the proper legal resuirements
had been complied with, Constable
Marvel, of South Milford, sold the
large sign near the Milford depOr at
public sale last Monday morning There
were several bidders, and the lumber
was knocked down to Dr. Roberts, the
veterinarian, for 81 25. This removes a
dangerous obstruction which has caused
many narrow escapes from being run
down by trains on the d. M. q V. rail
road, and the public will appreciate
the additional safety secured by its
removal.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Contract Awarded for New School
Building.

The bids for the erection of the pro-
posed new School Building for Milford
were publicalIy opened and read by the
Property Committee of the Board of
Education on Tuesday. The bids were
as follows: Vinysrd & Truitt, $22, POI I;
Isaac w .Nailor, ,$2I, 5000 and J.W. Rad
clifT,$l5, ,6S9. The contract was awarded
John W. RadclifF, who has entered into
contract and given bouO to furnish the
building By or before the 10th day Of
August next. These bids were all ex-
elusive of heating and plumbing work,
which will be about $1,000 in addition.
The plans, which were made by
Charles g. Fisher, are very satisfactory
in every way, and the building, the
erection Of which will be under the
supervision of Nelson J. PiersOn, will
when completed present a handsome
appearance and contain the latest and
most modern school school equipments.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Eggs are Still High Priced.

Some sure method to make hens pro-
auce eggs would have been worth a
iortune to the owner or patentee; as the
1emand for eggs has been far in excess
el the supply since last fall. In the
local market eggs have sold at whole
ale from thirty to thirty-five cents per
eozen, and owners of fowls pursued
very known way of feeding for egg
PRODUCTION; but the egg supply has
been only moderately successful. With
sggs at "a cents, fowls would be profit
sble-cOuld the egg product be con-
rolled.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Milford Worthy Of a Better Public Hall

A stranger coming into Milford is
always surprised ut the appearance of
the place where public entertainments
are held, by its dirty, unkempt, un-
pleasant appearance inside and out.
Since the holidays there has been
pile of rubbish laying at the front en-
trance; the entrance way is dirty, the
outside unpainted and he inside of the
auditorium far from attractive. From
the cert o"erhead hangs a ragged
looking lot Uf hat appears to be build
ing paper, the walls are sOmber IN
color, while the wood work has posi-
tive grown tiresOme in its baroness.
Each winter people gather in ArmOry
Hall. in Milford, to attend the annual
dance given by the young people from
all parts of the State, and there can be
no just reason advanced why that ball,
the only one available for large gather
ings in Milford shall not he made attrac-
tive. The revenues will surely keep
it in proper condition. and the town
is worthy of better accommodations
Let the proper officials take this matter
up for action, and not make excuse
Why they do not give better service.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
OBITUARY.
JOseph.

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Joseph, wife Of
Capt. George w. Joseph, and aunt Of
Gardner w. Joseph, Of this town, died
at her home in Wilmington on Wednes-
day morning of stomach trouble. The
deceased was in her 18th year Funeral
services will be held on Saturday after
noon from her late residence, and in
terment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, that city.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Free Silver Sold.

The handsome race horse "Fres
Silver" with a record Of 2,18t, owned
by Harry B. Windsor, was purchased
last week by G. F. DerieksOn, of Eliza
beth City, North Carolina. COnsideras
ton $500.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-05
AMERICA And GERMANY
TO JOIN IN PEACE PACT
Negotiations Begun
for Arbitration
Treaty.

5 WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-Negotia-
tions have been begun for treaty Of
arbitration between Germany and the
United States. Several days ago Presi-
dent Roosevelt suggested to Baron Won
Sternberg. the German Embassador.
that a treaty of arbitration between
the United States and Germany would
in his judgment be very desirable En-
bessador Won Sternberg coincided with
this view and told the President that
he would inquire Of his Government
what steps If any il desired TO take in
the matter.
Late this afternoon ambassador Won
Stsrnberg called upon President Roose-
velt and informed him that the Ger
man Government had expressed itself
as entirely agreeable to the Presidents
proposition and that he had been di-
rected to open formal negotiations for
such a treaty. These negotiations will
be conducted by Embassador Won
Sternberg on the part Of Germany and
Secretary Hay for the United States.