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Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Good Roads for Sussex.

/ The good roads millennium has at last
dawned upon good old Sussex county,
not however, with all the efiulgence OF
the golden ORD. but though with much
less brilliancy, it has seemingly come
to stay. The msgnificently healthy
condition Of the county's finances has
fully warranted the Levy Court and
the State Highway Commission in
making the initial effort to give to our
farmers such roads as are now being
constructed in other progressive lOcali-
ties. The old sand road is doomed and
the sooner the last mile of it is replaced
by macadam, or some similar !pema-
nent road dwsy, the better our citizens
will like it.
Taxation, usually hurdensome in the
extreme, loses much of its onus when
permanent and satisfactory improve
ments are its direct result. People do
not so much complain Of the rate of tax
as the unsatisfactory application and
expenditure of the taxes and when
the money is properly applied and sat
isfactOry results obtained but Lit le
grumbling is heard, and that only from
the chronic kicker, so we'll known in
every community.
Mr. John Barr, the Highway Com
missioner for Sussex county, has been
indefstigable in his efforts, ever since
his appointment TO make the Begin
ming, and on April fitch he will open
the bids for the first stone road ever
made in the county. This will soon
be followed by 81 miles more leading
from the town limits of George to
Hebron Church on the road to Bridge.
vile, and Others will probably follow
until the allowance made by the State
or apportioned TO Sussex county is ex-
hausted The plans for all the roads
are made by Mr.. Charles G Fisher, of
this town. who is Engineer to the High
way Commission, and they are very
crrditable indeed.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
A Handsome Home.

One OF the handsOmest homes in
lower Delaware, and one decorated and
furnished with exquisite taste, is that
OF Mrs. NJ. Elizabeth Windsor, on South
Front street, recently finished and soon
to be occupied by Mrs Windsor and
daughters. The diniag room has been
remarkably treated aud with its quaint
Dutch fireplace sUrmouuted with ca.
psciOus "Steins," the handsome CO.
lonisl sidebOard, with beautifully de
signed glass decanters, a. d the rare
china displayed on every side, lend to
thisroom an air of old-fashIon elegance
and grandeur, such as might have char
acterized the colonial homes of those
feudal barOns in Virginia and farther
South, where due allegiance to good
King George was a matter Of course
The entire home has been handsomely
fitted and furnished, and the "tout
ensemble" is a study,a happy study of
the beauty of art.
Mr.. Harry B. Windsor will continue
in the hotel which will be re modelled
and fitted with all modern hotel con-
veniences. Steam heat and baths will
be introduced and the entire interior Of
the house will be handsomely decoFa-
ted, and the outside repainted. A new
kitchen will he erected in the rear, and
the store adjoining the CHRONICLE
Office will be made into a spacious
handsome dining room. Mr.. Wind
sOr's management of the hotel has been
very succesa'ul, and more popular
boniface rarely found.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
A,Treat for Theatre GOers.

New Philadelphia theeter-g0ers were
given a treat last night. Porter j.
Whites company presented "Fau't" in
Union OIera House, and that magni-
ficent thea er was filled to its utmost
capacity. or the play as presented by
this cnmpsny much can be said. The
scenic effects were com plete. The cleo
trical side was in perfect working order
and the scenes Of the Witches Carnival
on the BrOcken was a perfect picture of
hill, os Imagination has painted it. To
see this beautiful play, which is at
once a sermon and tragedy of the
soul so vivid, that once seen. as Porter
J. Whites company presents it, can
never be forgotten Chronicle, Urichs-
vile, Ohio.
The above play at ArmOry Hall to-
morrow night
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
New Century Club.

Inc regular BUSINESS and social day
OF the Milford New Century Club wa,
held Monday, March l4th. The treas
urer Of the executive committee report
ed a change made in the bylaws, sec.
tion 2, article s.
The club voted to dispense with all
papers, to have music only, on the
days devoted to a special program OF
lecture.
Three delegates and two alternates
were elected to the State Federation
May 26 and p. The delegates were
Mrs G. w. Marshall, Miss Mildred
Causey and Miss Rattle Deputy; Alter
mates: Miss Anna Hall and Miss Eliza
beth Richards.
S. P. G. G. leaflets from Mrs. E. P.
Warner, of Wilmington, were distri-
buted.
A letter from Mrs. Robertson, of Will
mingtOn, was read, soliciting subscrip-
tiOns for the woman's edition of Even
ing Journal March Goth, and to send
10 cents with their names to Mrs. G.
w. Marshall, president of New Cen
tury Club. to be forwarded by her to
Mrs. Robe son, that each subscriber
may receive copy of the paper direct
from the Office This paper Of - pages
will embrace sll the work of the State,
all the latest news will be given in an
up-tO-dhte manner 1t will also Ocn-
tam news from all the clubs in the
State, espe ia ~ to every member Of
wOman's club in Delaware As the
sale of the papers is t. be donated to
the hospitals in Wilmington for this
reason alone. g'eat many persons
shonld be interested IN the object and
further the cause in a subscription 10
this edition.
Those admitted to membership of
the club were Mrs. Clara Pierce, Mrs
Laura Davidson, Miss Eliza Short,
May Reynolds, Nau Wilson and Mary
Barker Mrs Cubbare was made an
honorary member.
After the business was transacted,
the social tea was next in order. Mrs.
MaryC G Caulk, chairman Of hospitality |
assisted by five newly made members
and others. made it an occasion Of
much enjoyment.
On Monday, DIST, votes will be cast
in favor or against incorporating the
club. And as the club lease of building,
The charter to the corporation of Glass
cal Academy, and ground lease ex-
Dire next year. the advisability Of own
pg the club building will also be dis
,ussed. Ii is especially desired that
ull attendance Of members be present,
French History will be substituted
iext Monday for Civics.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Interesting to Fruit Growers.

In response to the request Of many
fruit growers, there will be another de-
mOnstratiOn in spraying at wyoming,
Delaware. The date fixed is Monday
afternoon, March D. All the pumps
and other apparatus which was on ex.
hibitiOn on March l, will be on hand
at this meeting, and in ADDITION the
Delaware Experiment Station of New
ark will exhibit a new gasolene engine
and a new pump which have been
made at the station.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
"The Christian.

Miss McClaran, who delighted a
large audience at the rooms of the Mil
ford New Century Club few weeks
ago in the rendition of 1.-THE Sign of
The Cross" will appear in Armory H all
on Monday evening, April 4th, under
the auspices OF the Ushers' Union and
will give her most successful entertain
ment in the recital of "The Christian. !"
Miss McClaren is considered by literary
critics as being one of the best enter
tainers on the American platform and
always succeeds in captivating her
audience. The production above nam
ed which she will give on that evening
is one Of interest throughout, and offers
a rare treat to all who go. Tickets on
sale at the Milford Pharmacy.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
KinetOscOpe at ArmOry Hall.

Edison's life motion pictures Of the
Baltimore fire will be presented in
Armory Hall on Tuesday evening next,
March 22d, by the Monumental Nov
ing Co. The exhibition Of the pictures
will be augmented by the presence of
Mr.. Richard Taylor, formerly of the
Baltimore Herald who will explain in
detail the great cOnflagration from its
origin to the destruction Of the p
blocks or 1924 buildings.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
The New School Building.

Ground has been broken for the new
school building, which will be erected
on the site purchased by the Board OF
Education from Mrs. Annie P. viii
liams, adjoining the North Milford
Academy, as it was formerly known
The plans show handsome structure
with all modern school cOnveniences.
The building will be erected under con-
tract by Mr. J. w Ratclifi, who has
erected so many of the best buildings
of Milford and adjacent towns. Mr..
Nelson J. Pierson will superintend the
construction, and it is expected the
building will be completed in time for
the opening of school in September.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Wild Ducks Scarce.

There have been but few wild ducks
shot in this vicinity this winter, and
even now as the ice lie breaking up in
the river and coming down the bay
there seems to be but few ducks in the
marshes where at this season of the
year unusually good shooting might be
hoped for. The feed in the mar h
ponds seems to be killed out aud hence
there is no bait or alluIement to bring
the ducks in out ofthe bay.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
A Pleasant Party. a Perieet Feast.

Quite a number of the friends OF MI
and Mrs. VIM. G. SammOns, gathered
ut their pleasant home on South Front
street last Friday and delightfully."-
srent evening was the consequence.
The earlier hours we're passed in games
and conversation, and later the coterie
repaired to the dining room where a
sumptuous repsst had been spread, and
every one present. njOyed the Salads
cream and other tempting dishes so
prettily aud deliciously prepared and
arranged by Mrs. SammOns. The very
many present gave evidence ofthe pop
ularity OF The host and hostess whose
hospitality was most genially dis
pensed.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
A SPLENDID PRODUCTION
OF GOethe's Masterpiece Given by Porter
j. White.

Memorial Opera House was crowded
lastnightat the presentation OF "Faust''
by Porter J. Whites strong company.
From the opening scene of Doctor
Faustus' dismal solilOquy, to the grand
closing tableau of Marguerite's saliva
ton, the presentation Of Goethe's mas
terpiece, Faust" was magnificent.
Each member Of the company are art
lists, having a sincere appreciation of
every line Of the grand old play, and
all the beauty, pathos, truth and TRACE
dy was brought Out.-ValparaisO Ind. }
Messenger.
The above play at Armory Hall to-
morrow night.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Ave. EpwOrth League Elects Officers.

At meeting held on Thursday even
ing, March 10th, in the lecture room
of the Ave. NJ. E. Church the members
Of the Epworth League of that church
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year; president, L. B. Graves;
lst vice president, Miss Letha Joseph;
2nd vice president, Mrs. Edward At
kiHs; Sid vice-pres., Miss Elizabeth
Deputy; 4lh vice-pres., Mrs. f. NJ. Nor
gan; secre airy, Miss Lulu Truitt; treas.
urer, Mrs. w S. Mayhem.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
OBITUARY.
Donovan.

Mis-. Laura +. Donovan, wife Of Geo.
w. Donovan, of Wilmington, died on
Wednesday night last of consumption
at her home in that city. The deceased
was former resident of this place, and
the daughter of Samuel Belts, who for
meny years resided near town on the
Church Hill farm. Interment was
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery upon
the arrival of the IL O'Clock train Sat
urday. Rev. S. NJ. Morgan read the
burial service.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.
Daniel Hirsch was in Philadelphia

Daniel Hirsch was in Philadelphia
this week.
DR.. J. g. Sharpe, Of Dover, was a
Milford visitor last Saturday.
Robert c. White, Esq, Of George
town, was in Milford on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hammond are
the happy. parents of another baby
boy. *
M. L. Davis has been in New York
and Philadelphia this week on a busi-
ness trip.
Capt. Frank Scott, of Philadelphia,
was the guest OF Mrs. A. E. Scott, on
Saturday last.
Harry Hevalow returned tol New
York this week TO resume his duties on
the Murray Line.
Mr.. James Parker, Of Pennington,
spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
Charles Humphreys.
Mrs. Gundrum and daughter Eliza
beth, of New York City, visited Mrs.
Geo. S. Grier this week. =
Mr.. J. A. Pfalzgraf, of: Milford, has
been in New York for the last two
weeks on a business trip.
Misses Lide Stevenson and Belva
Talley, spent Sunday with Miss Eliza.
beth johnson, Of Houston.
Lee Hirsch, who has been quite III
for the past few weeks with a severe
csld, is able to be out again.
Colonel H. H. Prettyman and wife,
of New London, Ohio, spent Sunday
with their parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. S.
Prettyman.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
UNION REPUBLICANS
HELD CONVENTION.
AT DOVER ON WEDNESDAY, ELECTED
DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONYEN.
TION.
This Convention Opened the Campaign
Of 1904. DR.. G. Layton Grier Hon.
Ored as a Delegate.

The first political convention Of the
campaign of 1904 was held by the Union
Republicans sOftheState. on Wednesday
at Dover, to elect delegates to the Ma
tional Republican Convention, which
will be held at Chicago, beginning
June 2lst, TO nominate candidates for
President and Vice President of the
United States.
The convention opened at 1l2O
O'Clock and was called to order by
Senator Alice, the State Chairman, and
the call Issued by the National Conven-
tiOn, and also the State call was read
by Secretary of State Caleb r. Layton,
following this DIR. G. w Marshall. OF
Milford, was made TEN porary chair
man, Horace Brown, of Seaford, tenn
torary secretary.
After the appointing of he usual
committees the convention adjourned
until , 30 o'clock. at which time it
convened in the final session making
the temporary officers the permanent
officers of the convention the necessary
business of the convention was fast
called up, acted upon and dismissed
TIE cOventiOn adopted platform re-
affirming the platform Of the last Ma
tional Convention except the civil ser
vice plank.
DraufAaVnN Dnn1axra1f 1,AI
by the convention. Delegates and al
ternates were chosen to represent the
Union Republicans Of this State and
were instructed to do every honorable
thing to bring about the denomination
of President Roosevelt, The following
are the delegates and alternates as
chosen by the convention: Delegates, |
J. Edward Addicks, of ClaymOnt; Sena-
tor J. Frank Alice, of Dover; Governor /
John HUM, Of Wyoming; Secretary Of
State G. R. Layton, of Dover; Francis
S. Bradley, Of Wilmington, and DR..
g. Layton Grier; of Milford.
Alternates-W. o. Hoffecker John
E. Taylor, DIR. A. E. Frantz, Dr. G
w. Marshall, John G. Townsend, Jr.,
and Joseph l.. Cahal.
The convention adjourned at one
o'clock.
The delegates and a'ternates from
his town who were elected on Satur-
lay last to attend the above banned
were, as follows:
First Representative District in Sus
ex county-Samuel E Reed, John w.
Bennett, Alfred f. Archer, Joseph
Bradley, Joseph G Davis.
Alternates VIM. Richardson, James
}. Bennett, Charles d Abbott, Elias
! Reed, Charles Sackett.
County COmmittee-Mark L. Davis,
ohm w. Bennett.
Tenth Representative District in
Kent county, as follows:
DR.. G. w. Marshall, Frank Reedy, :
ward P. Burn, John b. Beswick, Ad- :
ain V. Woodruff.
Alternstes - Luther F. Cuhbage, Geo.
: Roach, G. W. Joseph, John w,
hort, John McNair.
County Committee-G. w. Marshall,
rank w. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Sold Valuable Dogs.

Ex-Sheriff Frank Reedy, who is
known to own a splendid stock Of
water spaniels, and who has sold a
number of these dogs in the past few
years, sold this week to Philadelphia
PARTIES three of his dogs. The coHsld-
GRAFTON being $75.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Short Items Of News.

Dt' atiiCA tOoA sttooA yestetuays
Havey you trimmed your grape vines z
No better time than now to clean up
your garden or backyard.
THERE are but few vacant d wellings
in Milford and but one place Of busi.
ness4s unTented.
The stone, iron and part Of bricks for
the new School Building have been
delivered on the ground.
A few snipe were seen on our meas
dOws Monday last. The spring dight
should be on very soon.
How soon will we have navigation
so that our passenger steamer can ply
between here and Philadelphia.
ALL fruit buds are backw ward and
happily the prospects for fruits Of all
kinds are as good as growers could ask
forSa
1t is unlawful to catch or have In
possession any black bass during this
the close season, which extends until
June Goth, next.
Quite a number Of our more preten.
tlous residences would be materially
by little paint and in many
instances not a very little.
The herring boom is very backward
this year; but few herring have as yet
been caught in Indian River which Is
Mflford's early source of supply.
The bridge across the Mispillion at
street, will be great re-
lief to the congested condition Of Wals
nut street, especially on Saturdays.
The new barn to be erected on the
nome farm Of DR.. F. L. Grier, will be
quilt under contract, and operations
will be begun with the coming Of the
Ipring
THE house recently erected by Mr..
Alfred Heavslow Oh South Washing
on street has been neatly finished and
8 now having an attractive fence put
roundit
THE Steamer "Mary Vineyard" " 1t is
expected, will make a trial trip next
week probably to Philadelphia, and
'ossibly returning she may be freight
q with lumber.
The members of Milford Council, No.
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, are requested to be
resent at regular meeting on Wed.
esday evening, March %. Business
+ importance,
Some very large perch have recently
cen brought to market. Most Of them
-ere caught by James E. Gillespie and
Is son Charles. They were much enc
'yed by those fortunate enough to get
lme.
The verrel equinox will be Sunday,
nd bad weather for day or so will be
l order. Then spring with Its floral
ferings and sweet bird notes will be
18th us,and just how welcome we can
OF here describe.
The new school building will front
4 North street, and has a frontage Of
inety.four feet on that street. It will
t back from the building line about
Venty-tive feet, which space will be
ade into lawn.
THEbouse purchased by Mrs. John
:. Jump from the Board Of Education
IS been nicely moved to a site on
Orth street near Third, adjoining
her property owned by Mrs. Jump.
llmer & Chase are the masters Of this
ork, and are now engaged in moving
Other hOuse for A w / Harner
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
CHURCH NEWS.
Christ Church.

March 20 18th Sunday in Lent Cele-
bration 7 30 a. m. Mathis, litany and
sermon, 1920; Sunday School, 2 p. m.
St Stephens, Harrington, 3 80 p. m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
evensong, O'Clock. Friday-Litany,
1890 a. m. and evensong, 80 p. m.-
The Bishops Visitation. St. Faiths
Guild Tuesday evening. Christ Church
Guild Wednesday evening. Choir re-
hearsal Saturday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
To Resume Trips Monday.

The steamer Frederick will resume
her regular trips to Philadelphia, be.
ginning Monday, March 81. Several
Improvements have been made to the
boat Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harring-
ton will have charge of the culinary
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
bad Condition Of Roads.

Most of the roads in the vicinity Of
Milford, have been in wretched condi-
ton during the past fortnight. Many
Ofthem, ,nOw.thawed through, have been
almost impossible. Some of our
streets are in bad condition, most nota-
bly, Causey Avenue frOm South Walnut
street to the depot; but Walnut street
its entire length, and North and South
Front streets, during all changes of the
winter have been in good condition
and the Town Council may feel proud
Of the results Of their labors and expen-
ditures on these streets.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Presbyterlan.

The pastor will preach at the morn
ing service. A trio will sing, composed
Of Mrs. Walker, Mira. Brooks and Mrss
Hlrsch. 81 will sing OF Mercy"
Sabbath School at 2 o'clock.
Evening meeting at 7. Little
Things that Christ Makes Great"
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18

Gum. who pitched for Milford last
year, and who for some seven months
has been in Colorado for his heath, will
not come East this season as has been
hoped, but will remain in Colorado dur.
ing the summer months.
Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
Avenue N. E. Church.

Services at the Avenue NJ. E. Church
will be conducted Sunday morning by
the Rev. V. E Hills; Sunday School
at 2 p. m; Epworth League at 3os
Rev. Hills will preach again at 78O
in the evening. Everybody is invited
to attend these services.
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Railway Examinations

The following circular Issued by Le-
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Great Northern will be of much inter-
est to railway employees generally:
Palestine, Texas, Aug. IS, 1904
To all employees: Our physical ex-
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years, except as to sight, hearing and
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We desire to get through with the
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