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Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Prime Hook Locals.

A very pretty wedding took place on
Wednesday evening, October .25th. at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Jones when their daug hter, Miss SaIIie.
was united in marriage to Mr.. Herbert
Argo. The bridal party catered the par
lor and stood amid an arch of chrysan-
themums and RevJohn w. Prettyman
performed the ceremony. The bride
was attended by Miss Attic Roach and
Mr. Henry Bennett acted as best man.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served. The bride and groom were the
recipients of many presents.
Mr.. Henry Draper, son Of Mr.. T. r.
Draper, and Miss Efie Reed, daughter
of Mr.. Theodore Reed, were quietly
at the NJ. E. Parsonage in MIL
ton by Rev r. T. Coursey, on Monday
evening, October 8Oth. They will reside
in Philadelphia.
The revival meetings at Slaughter
Neck Church did not develop much
spiritual good as there was only one
Extra meetings will begin
It Cedar Neck Church Sunday evening
Inder the auspices Of Rev. John w.
'rettyman. Mr. Prettyman preached
t the Prime Hook School last Sunday
fternOon.
There is scarcity of news this week
ut we are inclined to think that we
I'LL soon get to chronicle more we'd
ings as several are wearing gold bands
18th their fiances initials inscribed
lerein. "May their joys be as deep as
le ocean, and their sorrows as lightas
foam" A. B. d.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Death of James S. Richards.

James Sorden Richards was born il
North West Fork hundred, Sussex
county, Delaware, February 29th, 1924
HIS parents were William and Ann
(Sorden) Richards. He had one brother.
David r., younger than he, and three
sisters, Mrs. Mary Fleming, who was
the wife Of Charles T. Fleming, Esq
Jane, who for many years was a teacher,
all Of whom are long since dead. and
Miss Tamsey Ann Richards, now Iiv-
ing in Milford.
Mr.. Richards was reared in the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church, and was an ac.
tive and influential member of the
Avenue NJ. &. Church formerly a
trustee, and was a liberal contributor
as far as his means would permit.
He was married July 22nd, 1851. to
Sarah A. Carlisle, daughter of Penn
berton Carlisle. BY this marriage there
have been three children,-Mrs. Mary
P. Kinder, wife of Samuel w. Kinder
with whom he lived in the last and
closing days of his life, which ended
Tuesday, October 31st, 1905 ; Mrs. Sallie
Davis, the widow of George Frame
Davis, and William P. Richards. now
a civil engineer living in Washington,
D. c., and Surveyor of the District of
"
BY avOcatiOn he was a farmer but
was also engaged in the lumber busi-
less. He was always a diligent student. /
Not only was he familiar with the his
ory of his own country, every phase {
+ its political condition but he knew
be signs of the times, and was well
nformed upon the current events of
ther countries.
In ''the times that tired mems souIsu
e was a prominent Union man. and v
as the local oracle of this community. y
keeping track and trace ofthe move Il Il
ents of the Federal armies and the .
thereof. with whose repu.
ton and skill he was eonversant.
James SOrden Richards was a man ol
deep, strong and abiding convictions. Ut
liable and dependable. OF warm az
ID ardent temperament. he was true ~ ~
his country and his God loyal to III
S friends, and kindness and gentle. Ia
IS itself to his family. A higher re'
no one can pay to any man. ne
st in peace. 20
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Mrs. George H. Hudson is VISITING
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gillespie in viii
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price, of Wilmington.
have been guests of Postmaster Steward
this week.
Ex-Coroner Henry Abbott. of North
Milford, celebrated his list birthday
last Sunday.
Simeon Richardson and Mr.. Roe.
both of Dover, were guests of VIM. H.
Richardson the first of this week. Sim
IS with John CarrOw's furnishing store
in Dover.
Wilbur Joseph, chief clerk in the
Milford Post Office, seldom takes a va.
cation but this week accompanied bv
his wife, Miss Letha Joseph and Thomas
Gray, they paid a visit to Dover friends
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Funeral Of James W. Aiken.

IL has been many years since so many
turned cut to pay their respects to the
memory of any one of our citizens. as
that of last Sunday afternoon. when
the remains of James w. Aiken were
laid to rest in Levi Cemetery. James
w. Aiken was one of the very hest
farmers in this part of Delaware. and
though colored man, he was uniyer.
sally respected by all. He came to
Delaware about thirty ears ago with
the late Rev. Willard Richardson, who
had been instrumental in giving him
an education while living in South
Carolina. He r. tne "a, Ioro,, s,,,,iI,-
oe...s displayed ~
ol sons ana da6sh' Trend no are all well
educated and now engaged Ii education: /
Of their race and folio wing the avoca. /
tion Of their father. One son is in charge
of the agricultural department of the
Colored State College, near Dover. and
others are carrying on large farms in
Sussex county, and all are above the
average in their profession The daugh.
ters are engaged in teaching and stand
well in that profession.
In the death of James w. Aiken the
eolored race in this part of Delaware
ost its foremost and best representative.
He was an earnest supporter of public
schools and the church. He was by
ar the best farmer and for years resided
IN very large farm owned by Ezekiel
Fleming, Of Harrington, which has
rebled in value under his management.
DR.. Aiken owned a very handsome lit n
le farm near Dover, but preferred to a
smain with his old time landlord. el
The st. Paul NJ. E. Church was filed N
the doors with colored and white al
tizens of Milford and surrounding te
'untry on Sunday afternoon to hear &C
rof Jason, president Of Delaware State
ollege, preach the funeral and voice nj
le respect of the whole community in ~
mpathy for his death, just after the
ime of his life had passed. Rev. R. dr
Waters, d. D., presided. in,
The order ofTrue Reformers, of which 70,
was a member, attended the funeral 70,
a body and conducted the last sad slr
es at the grave.
Any State would be better for having
my such men as James W. Aiken as
liens, and would that every colored I
N IN Delaware was his like. ten
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Institute Notes.
MILLER,

There will be two musical entertain
ments in the evening entertainment II
at Institute this year These will be
entertainments of the highest class.
Many weary of lectures during the day
and the experiment of two musical en-
tertainments has been tried on that ac.
count
All persons in Milford that can fur.
nish rooms and board or rooms alone
for teachers during Institute will confer
a favor by sending their names and ad.
dresses to Superintendent Brooks. All
indications point to a phenomenal at
tendance at Institute this year The
total capacity of some of the hotels is
already engaged.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Don't Shoot Pheasauts.

In aifew instances the pheasants that
were turned out by the Game Associa.
tion last year, have raised broods OF
young; but by far the greater part OF
those turned out have never been heard
from. It is desired and hoped that the
gunners will refrain from shooting any
ofthose now here, and which may be
found by the dogs this fall shooting
season. If let alone for a few years.
they will soon become numerous and
afford excellent table results for gun.
neTs. No honorable man will shoot
them now.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
TROLLEY PROMOTERS
EXPERIENCING TROUBLE.

The promoters of the Smyrna. Kent
County and Delaware Bay Traction
Company are experiencing considera.
bic trouble in their efforts to build an
electric road from Woodland Beach TO
Smyrna, Dover and Milford The latest
set back has come from the old Della
ware General Electric Company. which
was chartered to build a line through
Kent county, but which failed to com.
plete the building of the road in the re.
quired time and forfeited its charter
Now Lee Belmont, one Of the promoters
of the defunct company comes to the
front, and, it is said, threatens to pre-
vent the laying of any track by the
new company until the com pany paws
over the S73 600, which the promoters
Of the old Delaware Bay Company
claim to have expended on the road.
The new traction company, however. /
by the threat is going ahead .
with i's plan for the beginning of the
roadr and the temporary directors are
working with President U. G. Click in
The matter. The permanent officers
nave been selected and will be elected
1t meeting of the temporary officers
o be held shortly, when charter will
'e applied for and work commenced
N the road.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Short Items of News.

tant.
A band of Gypsies are encamped on
the New Wharf road.
A plover supper was served at tSlaugh-
ter Beach last Sunday night.
Many farmers will advertise their
lands against cunning this fall.
Now is the time to set tulip, peonies.
ETC. for the early spring blooming.
Many ducks and geese have been
shot on the marshes this past week.
All public sales should be advertised
in the Chronicle; it pays better than
the posters.
a Harvest Supper" will be given at
the Milford Neck Church on Friday
and Saturday evenings, November 8rd
and 4th. All are cordially invited.
Harry H. Prettyman is very i'll at the
home of his brother.in law, joseph e.
iAOliauui IN SOutn Milford. He was
recently tapped and relieved of his
acute pain.
The Ladies Aid Of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church will give m Isical and tea at
the residence of Mrs. Thomas Draper
ON Friday evening, November 18th.
Admission ten cents; everybody well
come.
Mrs. Wilbert NJ. Joseph left on Mon.
lay of this week for Ridgley, Nd,
where she has gone in the interest Of
|. E. Baxter q Co., to straighten out
he work in a shirt factory which that
ompany has in operation at that place.
his is compliment to the ability OF
lrs. Joseph.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
A Correction.

In last weeks report Of the court
news we got the names wrong as to
what was done in the case Of Heaton
VS.. Reichley. 1t was Reichley who was
held under a peace bond until the next
term Of court. We make this correction
cheerfully, and trust that the published
report has not cau-ed Mr.. Heaton an
noyance. The parties reside between
Pennington and Staytonsyille.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Former Milford Boy Married.

The wedding of Harry q. Williams
who was once telegraph operator in
Milford, bat who has for several years
been in the employ of the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company at Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
and Miss Sadie E. Creede of that city.
took place on Wednesday, October 25tb.
in the Methodist Church on Mineral
Springs avenue. The mother of Mr..
Williams left Milford last Wednesday
to visit them. They will reside in Paw.
tucket, at No. 5s Hilton street.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Receiver for Wilton Boat.

Chancellor Nicholson has appointed
w. w. Conwell, Of Milton, to be re-
ceiver for the Milton Steamboat Com
pany, which operates with the steamer
Mary NJ. Vinyard between Milton and
Philadelphia. The application for re-
ceiver was made by William ]. Fred
ericks, Of Milton, who is interested in
the company, and who in his petition
alleged that it is insOlvent.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
COIOred Teachers Institute.

On the 18th, 10th and 18th of Novem.
Der the colored teachers of Delaware
will assemble in their annual teacber,s
institute meeting in the st. Paul M. E.
Church, North Milford. The services
Of two very able speakers-Dr. Bible of
Philadelphia and Lucy E. Moten of
Washington-have been secured. The
evening sessions will be very interesting
and open for the public patronage.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03

! Mrs. Sarah B. Hayward, widow O
the late Samuel Hayward, formerly o
Milford, died suddenly at the home o,
her daughter in Pittsfeld, Mass. on
Sunday, October 29th.
MILLER.
Mrs. Maria Miller died at the home
other daughter, Mrs. Houston Hudson.
near Milford, on Sunday, October 10Th.
aged 78 years. She was born in Scot.
land and came to this country early in
life where she married and raised
family. She was very fine old lady
respected by all who had the honor of
her acquaintance. She went to Denver
Colorado, about two years ago to reside
with a son, but came back here last
month and died from pneumonia. In
terment was made at Union M. b
Church on Wednesday last, Rev. HI. /
Bunstein officiating. H. Lester MarviI
was the funeral director.
HOLLIS.
After many weeks of illness Charles
Wesley Hollis died at his home on
North Third street, Milford, Delaware,
IN Tuesday evening last, October 8Ist
lie was Born December 9th, 1884. and
vas 20 years, 10 months aud days old
When he died. Forty-fve years ago he
vas married to Miss Mary Townsend. s
sister of Charles B. and William
ownsend of near Houston. and Mrs. t
amuel III. Armour Of the same place b
rom This union were born R. Harry v
Lollis and Charles Hollis, of Philadel- il
his, James B. Hollis, Of Hartford, tt
onn., Frank Hollis, of Milton, Mrs. "
lillian Viereck, of Milford, and viii. 81
am Hollis, Of near Milford. He was fl
member of the Avenue NJ. e. Church. Ia
I'd up to six years ago followed farm Il
g at that time he was eomp PEELED to st
tired because of an accident which
oke his hip and efectually disabled in
m for work. Funeral services were FL
Id at his late home on Thursday th
orning, Rev. George. P. Jones, offici-
ng, and interment made in Odd Eel. gu
VS. Cemetery. ha
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
St. Paul NJ. E. Church.

"God in History ie the subject Of
the sermon to be preached in the St.
Paul NJ. E. Church this Sunday even-
ing. All are invited. The pastor, DR..
Waters, invites all to be present Seats
free.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
A Chrysanthem Show.

A most beautiful and elaborate dis
play Of chrysanthemums can be seen
at the green house of Mrs. Harry M.
Ennis, on North Front street. She also
has the flowers for sale at very mod
crate price. Mrs William B. Ham,
mond also has fine line ofthese flowers
at her home on franklin avenue,
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
HEAVY SENTENCES
IN KENT COURT.

The criminal court for Kent county,
fall term adjourned last Friday, and
fifty cases were disposed of.
Philip Shepherd, colored, who shot
Magistrate Francis Johns and Constable
William Wallace, of Kenton, last July
when the two peace officers went to ar.
rest him for assaulting Frank Attix, a
Kentou farmer, was sentenced to four
years imprisonment.
Joseph 1. Prewitt, a young white
man Of Marydel, was sentenced to three
years imprisonment for attempting to
feloniously assault Mrs. .Celestine SeIeto.
a French woman of near Henderson
and the proprietor of a poultry and
game farm.
Three judges, instead Of a jury, prec
ticalIy tried one of the most Interesting
cases brought before a Delaware court.
1t was the case against Amos Masten
and Thomas Poore, young white men
of Milford, who were first arrested upon
a charge of felOniously assaulting Jen-
ME V. Dutton, who lives near the Tub |
Mill, two miles north of town. The
latter is a we'll dressed mulatto girl.
While the State was about to press the
youngmen to trial upon the more severe
felony, an offer was made by LAWYERS
Marshall, Kenney and Magee, of the
defense, to plead guilty to assault and
battery. Feeling that the case was a
precarious one to go before a jury, the i
State consented. on the condition that {
all the testimony should be heard by
the three judges Of the court, whose [
authority to sentence Oh assault ard v
battery was wide. The case was, there. il
fore, fully tried, and consumed nearly n
all day. Masten and Poor were sen. G.
fenced to imprisonment for tive years. I,
An unusual procedure was engaged
in on Friday to save man from the oi
whipping post. Thomas Graham and re
Thomas Oakley Poore, of Harrington. al
had been indicted for breaking into and to
loOting the pool room and amusement hi
parlor Of Darwin e. Sautelle at Har. ne
-ington. The State asked for a sever en-
lnce of the indictment and a jury was R,
'mpanelled TO try Poore, whereupon
he State admitted that Poore had de
ided to plead guilty to the Indictment
nd seek through a jury's recommen. tpi
ation to mercy to escape the whipping m,
ost, and that the State had no obiec. IN,
ion to such recommendation. The tb,
Try, therefore, convicted with recon-. Iai
lendation to mercy which removes the w
and disgrace of the whip. for
ing post, and PoO1e was sentenced to tbo
ay S226 restitution money to Mr.. Sau. sail
lie and undergo an imprisonment of Del
lree months, after the court had heard the
,idenee of good reputation. The State bad
en- retired the case against Thomas an
~,
Henry Knapper, colored, was found of 81
ilty of assault with intent to commit edu
urdsr on Lloyd Berry at Friendship of t
mpmeeting grounds, near Clayton. lion
d was sentenced to five years impris. of Il
ment. Knapper was also indicted bv Colo
grand jury for the murder of George otbe
ekson at the campmeeting grounds suss
med above. His trial for murder was aver
itponed until the April term of court. ters
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
In MemorIam.

In loving remembrance of cur dear
brother, James H. Deputy, who passed
away ''into the silent beyond" October
twenty-eighth, Nineteen Hundred.
BROTHER AND SISTERS.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-03
Obituary..
HAYWARD.

Mrs. Sarah B. Hayward, widow of
the late Samuel Hayward, formerly of
Milford, died suddenly at the home of
her daughter in Pittsield, Mass, ON
Sunday, October 29th.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-11-10

has been taken, the actual fling
does not date until the water be-
gins to flow, SO that all Of these fill
ings would be cut in half should
the secretary see fit to take the ac-
ton | speak Of immigration is
especially heavy for this time Of
year. Men of means, who have
sold out in the east, are coming
out in great numbers. In the
southern part Of the state there is
now an agent for the Ancient Ord
er, of Hiberians cent from the east
to look over Idaho, Washington
and Oregon, to find good place to
locate colony. He wants 100000
acres Of land, if he can find that
much in one locality that can be
purchased reasonably"
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-11-10
Notice of Sale of Real Estate.

In the Probate Court of the County Of Owyhee
in the State of Idaho. In the matter OF the
guardianship of Mary Hicks. Lonise Hicks
and Olive Hicks, minors.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
an order of the Probate Court in and for the
county of of Owyhee, state of Idaho, made on
the 2Sth day of Oc ODER, 1905 in the matter of
the guardianship of Mary Hicks, louise Hicks
and Olive Hicks minors, the undersigned, The
guardian OF said minors and their estate will
sell at private sale to the highest bidder upon
the following terms and cohd tions, to-Wit:
Twenty per cent Of the purchase price to be
cash, and the remainder Of said purchase price
to be paid within twelve months from the date
OF said sale and subject 10 confirmation Of said
Probate Court, on or after the 18th day of Nov
ember, 1905, at 10 O'Clock a. m, at the War
Eagle Hotel, in Silver City, Owyhee county
Idaho. all of the right, title, interest and estate
OF the said Mary Hicks, Louise Hicks and Olive
Hicks, minors, being an undivided one half in
terest in and to all of that certain lode mining
claim. commonly known, called and recorded
Emma, situate in Carson Mining District, in
the county of Owyhee., state of Idaho, and par
ticularly described in that certain notice of 10
cation thereof now of record in Book z of Min
ing Claims, on page 63S among the records of
Owyhee county, Idaho, to which reference is
hereby made for more definite description,
together with like interest in the tenements
Entertainments and appurtenances Ihereunto
belonging.
O. D. BRUMBAUGH,
24-2 Guardian of the Estates OF Mary Hicks,
Louise Hicks and Olive Hicks Minors
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-11-10
Notice of SheriR,s Sale.

BY virtue. Of an execution in my hands,
issued outof the Justices Court, silver City
Precinct, Owyhee county, Idaho, in the suit Of
William lyman, plaintiff, VS.. The Cleveland
Mining and Milling Co., a Corporation, duly
attested the 9th day Of October, 1905, i have
levied upon all the right, title and interest Of
the said Cleveland Mining and Milling Co, in
and TO the following described property, stu
ated in Owyhee county Idaho viz:
Five shovels, 8 picks, hammers 40 feet inch
rope, 1902 drills and wedges, spoon serapers ?
augers, 100 canvas ore sacks, mining car, =
large iron buckets, l set car wheels and axles,
rails of track iron,l crowd r. heating stove SO
plank sixteen feet long, some of them three
inch; pieces timber 6xS inches sixteen feet
long about 400 feet OF other lumber
Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, the
llth day OF November 1905, at 10 O'Clock a. m of
said day, ut the front OF Gardner Brothers. liv-
stable in Long Gulch, Silver City, Idaho, l
viii sell all the right, title and interest of the
said Cleveland Mining and Milling Company,
in and TO the said above described property, at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash,
10 satisfy said execution and all costs.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of Octo-
Der, 1905
A. DUNCAN, Sheriff
By 81 TULLIs.
Deputy Sheriff.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-11-10
Forfeiture Notice.

To SAM OLIVER, his heirs, executors, admin
istrators and assigns, residence unknown
the Addie Consolidated Mining 4 Milling Com
pany, Ltd, corporation organized and exist
ing under the laws OF the State OF Idaho, your
co-owners of the "Addie Fraction" Lode Mining
Claim situated in Carson Mining District,
Owyhee county, Idaho has performed the an
nual labor required by law, for the year 1904,
upon said 'Addie Fraction" Lode, and that I'M
less within the time prescribed by law you pay
your proportionate amount of said expenditure,
to-wit $500 your interest in said lode will be
forfeited to said Addie Consolidated Mining &
Milling Co.. Ltd, under the provisions of Sec
ton 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United
States.
THE ADDIE CONSOLIDATED MINING
& MILLING Co., LTD.
1913 By S. d. MoLAIN, Secretary.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-11-10
Forest Reserve Lien selection No gae.

United States Land Office, Boise, Idaho
October a. 1905
Notice is hereby given that William r. Baker,
by his attorney-in-faet Milton G. Cage, whose
postoflce address is Boise, idaho, has made APP
plication to select under the Act of June a. 1897
$50 Stat. 36), the following described tract Of
land, to-wit: NW14 NWA Section "A, Township
South Of Range West of the Boise Meridian,
Owyhee county, Idaho
During the publication of this notice protests
or contests against the selection on the ground
that the land described, or any portion thereof,
is more valuable for its minerals than for agri-
cause, VIII be received by the Register OF the
United States Land Office at Boise, Idaho.
2l-5 HARRY ]. SYMs, Register.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-11-10
Forest Reserve Lieu Selection No. 2ss

United States Land ONCE. Boise, Idaho,
October a. 1905
Notice is hereby given that William f. Baker
by his attorney-in-fact Milton G. Cage, whose
postofice address is Boise. Idaho, has made APP
plication to select under the Act of June A. 1897
land, to wit: Lot A. Section !, Township l South
of Range 5 West of the Boise Meridian, Owyhee
county, Idaho.
During the publication of this notice prote is
or contests against the selection, on the ground
that the land described, or any portion thereof
is more valuable for its minerals than for agri-
cultural purposes, or for any other reason or
cause, will be received by the Register OF the
United States Land Office at Boise, Idaho
2l-5 Harry j. SYMs, Register.