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Evening journal., 1904-01-19
Squaring the Years Business in
Oriental Rugs
Second floor. Market street,

Strengthening out stock at the years end neces-
states the immediate disposal of few score Oriental
rugs among them Of the very finest and rarest
Persian, Tabriz, Kirmanshah and silk rugs of exquiS
ite color and design, fit for the most luxurousy
appointed homes
The reduction in pce makes them than ordinarily dea
BILE investment for like jewels of first they have market value
which likely increase rather their
the interest the capital have always with
Evening journal., 1904-01-19

blouse front, mandolin sleeves. fancy
buttons lined with white satin. Sl00
was size.
Sets Of Siberian squirrel, deep peler-
inc and large fiat muh to match. SIS
were SIS.
Isabella fox shawl peierine, finished
with fox brushes aud claws, SIS worth
$4s.
Chinchiila four in hand ties, lined
with satin $40 were $40.
Scotch mole ties. $40 were SIS.
Black ma ten four in hand ties, lined
with satin Sll. so worth p2S,
Long mink double bca. finished with
10 mink tails, $l2. SO was SIS.
Evening journal., 1904-01-19

Among tie rugs of medium szze is
Kirmanshah of exceptional beauty.
The ground is light tan shade over
which meanders wavy pattern in a
rare shade of light blue intermingled
with soft rose reds and bits of ecru.
In one corner a sonnet is interviewer
in Persian characters. The coloring
would make it harmonic beautifully
with Louis XIV or Louis XIV furni-
ture. The size is Is #. in. #.
in, and the original price has been
blue-penciled from $500 to 5000.
Most of these rugs are not sol
perfect as can be. There are, howe1
reduced because Of Slight imperfect
hearth-rug size, such as would 0
which can be had now for S35. A
The following table will give
Evening journal., 1904-01-19
Spring and Winter in
Wornen's Suits
lseeond lloor. chestnut stEeeLl

loecond noor, CHESTNUT streeV
Spring means those first
charming little walking and
dress suits, that are here to
give women an idea of the
new cloths and styles. People
going South will want to see
them, too. SIPS 70 $50.
Winter means the last OF
the soft, beautiful velveteens
with a second cut to hurry
them out.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Cedar Beach.

The old days that used to be in evil
dence at Cedar Beach seemed to be re-
yiying under the direction and manage
ment Of the proprietor, Mr. Rust. On
Wednesday of this week a re re-Opening
was given by the proprietor, when the
people of the adjacent country and OF
Milford visited the resort and spent a
most pleasant day and evening. Music
for the occasion was furnished by the
Milford Cornet Band. 1t is said by
those who were present to enjoy the
occasion, that the day reminded them
Of the old days when Cedar. alike with
Slaughter Beach, attracted crowds, not
only on the special days, but ON each
day and evening during the summer
months. Cedar Beach since Mr.. Rust
has taken hold as proprietor ana
manager has had many major and
minor Improvements that make for the
cmfOrt Of those who may go there
from time TO time, and the indications
are that the present season will be one
Of its largest for many years.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Short Items of News.

The glut Of peas is over and the can
ueries will be able to handle the rest as
fast as they are hauled.
Do not forget the celebration for the
Fourth at Slaughter Beach will climax
those of all proceeding years.
From the beginning Of the strawber-
ry season up until Monday Of last week
there had been $40 carloads shipped
over the Delaware railroad.
Mrs. r. B. Roudebush has had an
eight.r room electric annuniciatOr, with
table call and auxiliary door alarm,
installed in her beautiful home on
North Front st. S. c. Evans Il Son
were the contractors.
Mrs. DR.. Geo. w. Plessanton gave
very pleasant party 10 her young
friends on Tuesday evening Of this
week. Those who were present enjoy
ed the evening in singing and posing
for flash light pictures which were
taken by Mr.. w. w. DaugheIty.
Mrs. Annie Mills, while cutting grass
on Wednesday evening, came across
some that could not be reached with
the mower and getting the scissors she
attempted to do the work with them,
but unfortunately the scissors slipped
and made rather a painful cash in her
hand.
If you desire delightful beach sup
per, you may be sure of getting 1t by
going to Slaughter Beach some Sunday
evening there were a number of guests
there on last Sunday evening for
supper and the following was the
menu; Raw, stewed and fried oy-
sters, clam fritters, terrapin, fish Of all
kinds, spring chicken and everything
that appeals to ones taste.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
GRAND FOURTH
At MILFORD.
TWO GAMES OF BASE BALL AND 4
GBANO STREET PARADE.
Chester vs.. Milford in Morning and Af-
ternOOn. MilfOrd'S Regular Team
Will be in Evidence. Music by
Milford COrnet Band.

Under the auspices of the Milford
Athletic Association, arrangements are
being made that promise to the people
of Milford and surrounding country,
one Of the most galy Fourths known
in this town for years. 1t has been a
long time since there has been any
thing whatever to remind the citizens
of Milford of the real significance Of
the Fourth day Of July.
The usual program for years has been
a game of slow base ball and few
pyrOtechnics, and the demonstration
so insignificant that those who were
looking for day of pleasure aud eX-
citement, visited the beaches and other
small towns where there was some
thing doing. But this year the afore'
said Association has given the peoples
pleasure some consideration, and Will
begin the day with an interesting pro
glsm, and will make it more interest
ing throughout.
In the morning at 8 O'Clock, there
will be a grand street parade, which
will be followed by the reading of the
Declaration of Independence 10y some
rre who will be able to bring out the
cal meaning of that immortal docu-
mtnt. Following this reminder OF the
event which we celebrate, there will be
game of base hall at the Athletic
hall grounds at 10 o'clock between
Chester and Milford teams. All those
who saw games between the two clubs
last year, remember well the fine work
Of the Chester and Milford teams, and
may expect even stronger game TINS
time, as each team has been selected
with every poss bic care.
In the afternoon there will be an
other game of ball between the same
teams which will decide "who is who
The people should also keep in mind
that the athletic Association has en-
0sged the Milford Cornet Band for the
entire day. and that there will be music
to add life to the occasion. The boy
who compose the band have done con
siderable practiciug of late, and have
played several engagements out o
town that have been most satisfactory
to those who were concerned. So tina
all who are lovers Of good band musl
may expect to be favored If they Visl
Milford for the Fourth.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Big Fourth at Slaughter Beach.

Mr.. f. w. Reynolds, proprietor of
Slaughter Beach, is rapidly complet.
ing arrangements for the celebration of
the Fourth at his resort, and the pro-
gram of the day promises to be of un-
usual interest and pleasure. For years
the people Of Milford and the adjacent
towns, as we'll as country, have looked
forward to fine Fourth of July with a
longing anticipation to spend OnemOre
day on the shore at Slaughter Beach,
knowing full well that the proprietor
for the past two or three years has
always made it pleasant and delightful
for his guests in the way of amusement
and entertainment, and always giving
the entire place over to the people.
This year there will positively be spar
ring, base ball, and boat races during
the day and in the evening a grand py-
rotechnic display and each amusement
which will be advertised later on the
posters will positively take place and
the proprietor has made extra efforts
to havesthe very best of each that he
can possibly secure, so that those who
may care to spend their Fourth with
Mr.. Reynolds, may be assured of a gen
uine entertainment. The accommo-
dations also are inviting to those who
may desire day at the shore. There
are splendidly equipped bath houses,
board walks, paviliOns, ample stable
room the best bathing along the shore
and for all who wish it, genuine and
bounteous beach supper OF dinner can
he had. So If it is real pleasure for a
dav that you need and desire. decide to
take the Fourth and visit Slaughter
Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
COlOred MasOns Have Big Day.

The largest day that the colored peo-
nle of Milford have ever experienced
here was last Monday, when the vsrl-
ous Masonic lodges Of the State met
here in a grand rally. There were hum
dreds of colored people from the neigh
boripg towns and surrounding country
who came here to witness the parade
which formed at the Masonic Hall, on
North Ath street and marched through
the principal streets of the town. The
narade was the largest ever seen III
Milford under the auspices Of the col
ored people. Music was furnished tor
the occasion by the Dover band. After
the parade the orders gathered at the
Masonic Hall and listened to addresses
bv several eminent speakers, who came
here from distance for the occasion
While this was the largest gathering
the colared people of Milford have evel
heId here, there was no disturbance O
any kind and no annoyance. Every
thing done was quiet, and in the spirl
Of good citizens as well as MasOns.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Murdered at Clayton.

James Lethrem, farm laborer, en-
ployed by DIR. Clark, near Dulaney's,
Md, visited Smyrna on Saturday, and
after drinking considerable intoxicsnts
went to the Clayton House stables
where Edward Brown, cOlOred, was
working and began to tease him.
Brown warned him to go away but the
man continued to annoy the negro, un-
iii finally Brown picked up a pitch
fork and hit LethTem blow across the
head. DR.. J. S. Cobb was summoned
and worked on the injured man for
over an hour, but his skull had been
fractured and he died.
The trouble occurred at $50 O'Clock,
but for some reason Constable Jones
was not notified and Brown made his
eseape Constable Jones kept up his
search all night, and early Sunday
morning was notified by George Brown,
brother of Edward Brown, who struck
the fatal blow that his brother wished
to surrender himself. Jones went with
George and found the wanted Edward
Brown and placed him in the county
iail at Dover to await developments OF
the case. Brown claims that he did
the act in self-defense, and had no de-
sire or intention to kill him. Lethrem
was a middle-aged man and leaves a
wife and five children. The inqaest
was held on Monday and the following
verdict rendered
Resolved, That James LethIem came
to his death on June llth, 1904. by be-
ing struc on the head by pitchfork
in the hands of Edward Brown, with
out prOvOcation."
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Building a Concrete Arch.

Over..Mullet Run" on West Norm
Eront street, the wooden bridge had
become so rotten that the town was
oo,o neIled to recover or replace it, and
&c the cost of putting it back in WOOD
',-o,,Id annroximate 20 per cent of the
oost of tnrning a concrete arch over the
stream it was decided by Town Coun-
o;I 70 have the work done in the more
Substantial manner. The work mas
haen done under the supervision OF
ITngineer Hatton and it will now be a
nermanept work, requiring little If any
attention in the future.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Got Fingers Cut Off.

Raymond Mason, of Houston, Del,
while running a circular saw in the
canning factory Of Zack johnson on
Tuesday OF last week met with sad
accident. Mr.. Mason was saving strips
for berry baskets and having run the
saw for some time without stopping it
thought he would feel of the saw and
see whether OF not it was hot, and as
he attempted to do this his hand be-
came entangled in the saw which was
running, and cut the three first fingers
of his right hand so badly that am
putation was necessary. Dr. Carlisle
of this town did the surgical work.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
MiItOn,s Steamboat Service.

The attention of our readers is called
to the new advertisement Ofthe Milton
Steamboat Co., which appears in this
issue. The new steamer Mary Nj.
Vinyard has been purchased by the
Company and is now running on the
route. Owing to the fact that the
boat when bou ght was not fully equip
ped for carrying passengers, no regular
passenger service will be in effect until
July 1st. A force of carpenters, JolheTs
and painters are at work putting the
finishing touches on the saloons, state
rooms and halls, which, when COM
pleted. will make her one Of the best
appointed passenger boats on the Della
ware Bay. The freight rates are such
as will warrant the merchants of near
bv towns in having their shipments
come by this route. \ number OF
buyers at Milton guarantee the very
best price for all kinds offarm products
delivered at the wharves.
This is the only steamer service run
ming between Philadelphia and the
lower Delawars-M Maryland Peninsula
and will greatly facilitate the shipment
of all kinds of freight between these
points.
The regular monthly schedule will
appear each week in the CHRONICLE.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
The Street Improvements Completed for
this Year.

The work of macadamiZing Causey
Avenue has been completed this week,
and if Is now one of the handsOmest
streets in the town. The work has
been the most pensive,as the charsc
ter Of the foundations was such that
the stone had to be put on several
inches deeper than on any street III
+be entire work. The supervisor of
streets. will keep the steam roller at
work for at least a third of the time,
on the streets completed last year and
in giving the work of this year com
pIete rolling. Milford now has the
verv best streets of any city or town III
delaware. and we are prepared to dem
onstrate the fact at any time, and we
believe that the work has been done
more economically than similar work
is done in other towns. When the ell
izens get their pavements relald al
grade and in proper order, the town
will he a pleasure to look apon. 1t has
cost money to do the work, but IN ten
vears from now the people will be wei
nIeased that the expenditure was made
and even the chronic Objectors VIII ad'
NIT the wisdom of making the io"i
more beautiful as well as more healthy
| tO live in.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Delightful Festival
to live IN

The festival held last SATURDAY. even
inc in the grove at the MillWooa
Church. under the auspices Of the La
dies, Aid Society of that church. was
one Of the most delightful and success
fnI festivals ever held in that grove
There were a large number of people
present and aside from the amount OF
the receipts there was most pleasant
social time enjoyed by all who were
present The ladies held the festival
70 aid in getting a ew carpet for the
Tillwood Church and netted for the
evening S82.63. Those under whose
ousnices the affair was given. WISH 10
thank the people for their liberal pat
ropaoe and also express their appreei-
ation Of the notice given in The CHRoN'
TcTE to which they attribute the large
attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Flag Day.

The patriotism of the people OF Mil
ford is almost surprising when one Is
reminded Of the fact that Tuesday was
Flag DAY and that in this town with
1000 to 1000 population that there were
only two or three flags floating to the
breeze in recognition Of the anniver-
sarv of the Stars and Stripes. 1t is be-
ieved however, that the facts men
toned were the result of defective
memory concerning the date OF t. Is
event and not an error Of the heart.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Handsome Yacht Launched.

At125 p. m. on Thursday afternoon
a verv handsome naptha launch was
launched from the yards of the Vim
ward shipbuilding Company in South
Milford for DR.. ]. G. Stanton. She was
ebristened by Miss Jennie Stanton as
sne gracefully slid into the water, Jen-
ME ~ who also presented the designer,
Mr.. William Deputy, with purse OF
gold in appreciation of his excellent
work The craft measures 32@ feet over
ALL is S feet beam and feet depth OF
hold. She is equipped with an s horse
power engine of the Globe pattern and
will be fitted up with cabin accom-
mediation for six OF eight people.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Executors Sale.

In accordance with the last Will ada
testament OF Eli f. Hammond, late OF
Milford hundred, Kent county. Della
ware the farm situated near Milford
Del adjoining lands of Captain Will
liam Thompson, now Of jenkins
beirs). Charles F. Fleming, the Potter
estate and lands of others. was exposed
Of nublic sale in front of the Nationa
Hotel this town, on Saturday last and
was purchased by Charles NJ. Ham
mond for a consideration of S4,95O
The farm is known as the MASON
FARM and contains about 25O acres.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Former Milford Boy Badly Burned.


Elmer Jones, son of VIM. Jones, OF
this town, met with a serious accident
on Saturday afternoon last at the west
ern end Of the New Market St. bridge,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. About > o'clock
Saturday afternoon last Elmer Jones
and James James Gruff who were em-
ployed as firemen, went down into the
caisson to look for a gas leak. Jones
who was the most seriously burned
went down first, with Grutf following.
A quantity Of gas had leaked out in
some way and had accumulated in the
bottom of the iron shaft, and the lght-
ed candle held by Jones ignited 1t A
ruff of flame shot from the top OF the
shaft and the other men who were
working there heard the cries OF the
burned men calling for help. Assist
abee was at once given, and Jones who
was very badly burned was taken to
the PRESBYTERIAN Hospital, while Gruh
who sustained no lserious injuries
went home. The men were in the EN-
plov of the construction company tha'
is building the new bridge AT thl'
time Mr.. Jones is Omewhat improved
but is still unable to see and in rsthel
a serious condition yet.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
+PIIBUCANs ORGANIZE
FOR CAMPAIGN.
.,s IRE BEING ORGANIzEDIS EACH
D. DSS.1oUOrSEyTATIVE 1UT DISTRICT.
!, p.Ouhlicans in Kent and Sus'
W. s.re Organized and are Ready
<, uI ,ho demands of the Ensuing
Campaign.

ponublicans of Milford, Tenth
us ..antstive District of Kent county,
,bs Republicans of the First Rep
'tative ' District of Sussex county,
III. week and organized Republl-
',l.,bs 'r os branches of the State and
,onsl Republican League. The
nblicsps of the Tenth Representa-
! district ofKent county effected the
',oving temporary organization; DIR.
D,gs " Marshall, president; Frank
M novis. secretary; and the following
.,Iomen form the Executive Com
a,o.. DR.. James G. Stanton, g. W.
.onb r P Burn and Frank Reedy.
! erst meeting for organizing was
m attended. and a membership of
ont fifty was enrolled. The club
.oocts TO be at least 200 strong within
! next month.
The NJ Republicans of the First Repre-
ntotive District of Sussex county, or
.ni,od with Charles Sacket, president;
aorles G. Fisher, secretary; DR.. Frank
Grier Mark L. Davis, John w. Ben
I'M Geo H. Baynum, and {. d. Alb
members of the Executive Com
,ittee and a large membership. AT
oeb gathering there was much enth' :
.,.m. and everything pointed to the
nccess of the club movement.
These clubs are being organized in
,rery district in the State, and will be
brmed into a State League which will
\ governed largely by the bylaws
nd constitution of the National Re
publican League. The object Of these
f.ubs being organized, is to promote
he interest Of the Republican princl'
blesi the State uf Delaware, and also
d put the people in touch with the
National policies of the Republican
party.
Both clubs of Milford wish 1t under
stood that every true Republican is
Eligible to membership in these clubs
and that if you are not waited upon, dc
hot fail to send your name in to any ol
The officers mentioned above.
For the benefit of the clubs in the
other districts, let the same fact be un
derstood that if you have not beer
asked to be a member and are in sym
psthy with the promotion of Republi
can principles in this State, and als'
throughout the country, send you
name to the officers of the club of you
respective district, or give your nam'
to some one who you know is a mem
ber of the club.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Mr.. McCallum, of Phila.. visited
town this week.
VIM. Hrrrison Davis is visiting in
New York, N. y.
Joseph H. Lynch is very ill at his
home on North Front st.
Miss Taylor, of Georgetown, is the
guest Of Mrs Elisha Ryon.
William Watson, of Wilmington, Wis
tied his mother on Sunday last.
John T. Hall. of Philadelphia, is Wis
iting his father in Milford Neck.
DR.. Layton Grier is in Chicago at
tending National Republican Conven-
tion.
Miss Hettie LatchUm is visiting in
Wilmington and Philadelphia this
week.
Mrs. Nora COulbourn, of Harrington.
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. William
Roach.
George Donovan, of Wilmington, Wis
tied his parents in town on Saturday
and Sunday.
John Nutter, of Philadelphia, who
has been visiting relatives in town, has
returned home.
Mrs. Carrie Gilman and daughter,
Miss Serena, of New York, are home
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Carpenter, OF
Brooklyn, are spending the summer
at Mr.. }. A. Pfalzgraf's.
Homer Collins, of Dover, who has
been visiting his uncle, d. >. Collins
returned home on Monday
DIR. George w. Marshall left on Mon
dav for Chicago where he will attend
the National Republican Convention.
Mrs. VIM. f. Causey, accompanied
by Misses Maria and Mildred, is visit
ing in St. Louis, Mo-, for several weeks
Mr.. James o. Chamberlain returned
from Love Point last Saturday, wher'
he has been visiting his friend Howard
Anderson.
Mr.. Perry Prettyman and Maste
Roy Prettyman, of Philadelphia ar
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Tatmal
, this week.
Mrs. Annie F. CahOon, of Whining
ton. daughter of the late Judge Fisher
Of this State, is visiting her bro'he
Charles G. Fisher, on South Walnu
/ street.
= Mrs. Chas. J. Holzmueller and thre
t daughters Margaret, Mary and Ethe
= are on an extended visit to Saratog
j. Springs, n. Y, the guests Of her fathe
= John NJ. Donnan.
Mrs. Ella Stutzer, of Omaha, Neb
a sister of John P. Carmean, an
daughter of Mrs. George Parker. of tn
), town. is spending a few weeks as the
guest here. This is Mrs. Suffers fir
- trip to Milford in about 20 or % year
IT Mrs. Robert EddingtOn, Of Alexal
e deria, has returned home after tel
IS davs' visit with Mrs Thomas Banning
ie accompanied by her niece, Miss MAJ
] Banning, who will visit Baltimor
g Washington and Richmond before 81
ar rnf11rnA
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
corrected.

There appeared an article in our col
umns few weeks ago stating that a
"Mr. G. H. Gecounant, of Sing Sing
n. Y, had purchased the Frame farm
near Brownsville, Kent county" The
following corrections are given which
We wish to publish. The proper name
OF the gentleman who purchased the
farm is G. E. Coutant, of Ossinind, n
T., and he bought the place formerly
owned by a Mr.. Anderson, of 7. Frame
Of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Won Prize.

Grover C. Parvis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Parvis, ofthis town, who has been
attending the Wilmington Conference
Academy for the past three years and
who graduated from that institution
Thursday evening of last week, sue
ceedcd in canturing prize of Sl5. Mr..
Parvis was ore of four out of large
class of contestants who was thus
awarded
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Notice to Oystermen.

A number of persons from and near
Milford, have been violating the oys-
ter law of the State by catching oysters
at this sea son of the year; and this no.
tice is a warning to all such, to discon-
tinue violating the law, as the proper
authorities are securing evidence and
will at once enforce the penalty of the
same upon each and every offender.
Milford chronicle., 1904-06-17
Awarded Contract TO Remove Wrenk.

limited States Engineer Flagler mas
awarded to J. NJ. Vansant' OF Atlanuc
Citv Nj. the contract for removing
49, vreck Of the steamboat Mary T..
cithens which was burned at her
,ybarf near Lebanon last spring. Mr.
voDsant was the lowest bidder, his bid
being ssAO and to commence WORK IN
10 deys and complete in 30 days.