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Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Real Estate Sales.

w. N. Hires, real estate broker Of
Milford, Del, has sold the farm belong.
ing to J. w. Conway, located II miles
south Of Oakley station and containing
6' acres, to E. A. White, of Pennsvlva.
MIA. Consideration not given. Posses.
sion December Ist, 1905.
=. M. Hammond sold this week to
Walter E. Harter, of Dallas. Pa. his
I3O-acre farm near Harrington. Con.
sideration, $1,000. Also a 55.acre farm
known as the Schulz farm, at Shawnee
TO A. Q. Howe and H. r. Lemex Of
oalem' Va. Consideration, $4,000
The farm owned and known as tbe
Walter Graham farm, containing 40
'cres with buildings, located two miles
outh Of Lincoln, Del, was sold this
week to A. Kenyon, of New York Citv
erms not known. Sold by w. n
iires, real estate broker, Milford. Del
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Resolutions Of Respect.

The following is copied from the
Madison County Democrat of London
Ohio:
The late Colonel H. H Prettvman
was a charter member of the Landau
Ciu0, and in accordance with the ems
tom, honOred in its observance and
lallo Aed by time and experience. we
mere pay tribute to the dead, express
our respect and esteem for the man
VINO was prominent for nearly a score
Vi years past IN our community and re.
gTet MS untimely taking off, while still
l" me mower OF his mental and pbvsical
a tivity. FNJ 'i0Ai
TO London he rendered more than a
Iuii measure of good citizenship. At |
an 'lmes I've made for progress and civic
CROWN; lie pushed philanthropic.
charitable and educational enterprises
not only 0y giving them his personal
approval, but what was far more prac.
ecaI oy deFising schemes for their
betterment.
n IS was the gospel of optimism and [
20 hthuslasm was his ally. Better still :
re had The happy faculty of arousing
II huslasm in others.
Ilis equcallon was Cosmopolitan. his :
lalufe gregarious, and like Leigh
tnnt's Arab, lie loved his fellow men
lie VIII be missed in the circles of
ms club, on the streets of London
mere his CHEEKY nature induced manv
n echo and in the work of societies for P
ne uplifting to the town. In the minds q
all will remain the image of his bic. N
lIesque figure, aud many an impies :, VI
on that he LETT as raeOnte1r, hoste and "
Comment citizen.
J. r. ATCHIsoN. l
r. W. BOYD, Com
GUY UNDERWOOD,
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Pensions Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, Of Whining.
ton, has secured the following pensions;
Robert S. Downs, decd, late of Har.
rington, Co. G, 4th Del. Vols, S12 a
month from Nov. %, 1904, to date of
death payable to his widow, Margaret
Downs, who also receives a pension of
SS month from May 8, 1905. Annie
Curran, Of Wilmington, widow of John
Curran, Co. G, Sth Del. VOL, $s a month
from March II, 1905. Benz. B. Cum.
mings, OF Wilmington, Co. E, 19sth
Pa. Vols, $12 a month from Aug. %
1905. Thomas Parvis, of Marshallton, !
Del, Co. A, 1st Del. Cav, Sl2 a month |
from Sept, IS, 1905. Kendall J. War
ofTrinity, Del, Co. A, 9th Del.
Inf, $40 a month from Sept. s, 1905.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Church News.

Next Sunday Prof La Rue will aOair
have charge of the Chapel and give tbe
general lesson. The excellent attend.
ance has been very encouraging and
visitors will be very welcome.
The members and friends of all the
town churches are invited to participate
in the Union Thanksgiving services in
the Avenue NJ. E. Church on Tburs-
day, November 3Oth, at lO.45 o'clock
Inc Rev. H. L. Bunstein will preach
the sermon GEO. P. JONES, Pastor.
Christ Church.-NOv.2 .26, (Sundav he.
fore Adven) celebration, 78O a. M:
mathis, litany and sermon, 10 80 Sun.
lay Seheol, 45 p. m. ;St. Faiths Child
tuesday evening Christ Church Child
Wednesday evening ; Nov. 80. Thanks.
irving Day, st. Andrews, service 1880
!. m.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Improve the City Jail.

The E. T. Barnum Iron Works q
great concern in Detroit, Mich, which
has made speciality Of jail cells and
cages and every variety of prison eouip-
ment for many years, builds steel lat.
tice cell which is especially suitable for
town ealabooses and small jaiIs. This
cell can be bought and installed for
about 500, and we rec considerable
mention made of it in the newspapers.
Of towns where it has been installed
1t is declared to be good strong, sub.
'tantial cell and it gives protection to
which the citizens of every town are
untitled. Why not do something along
his line ourselves? The small expense
VoHld be money well spent.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
SUSSEX TEACHERS IN
8lST ANNUAL SESSION.

The Slst annual session of the Su.sex
County Teachers Institute has been in
session in Armory Hall, Milford since
wednesday morning of this week. The
attendance has been large by both
teachers ami those interested in public
education. The day session audiences
nlied the hall each time, and it is safe
TO say that fully $50 persons have been
IN constant attendance. The lecture on
wednesday evening by Frank Dixon
was a treat greatly enjoyed by a vely
large audience, and the evening enter.
Of Thursday and to-day are
'f the very highest class. The weather
mas been ideal, and Professor Brooks
nay be well pleesed with the success !
# the Institute.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Slaughter Neck News.

Mrs. George Clendaniel is very i'll at
present writing.
An old fashioned wood choppfng was
neid last Saturday at VIM. Shew,s and
a lot Of wood was worked up.
Ihe automobile of DR.. Stanton ran
over dog owned by J. B. Prettvman
last tuesday and put poor doggie's light
Most Of the corn has been housed and
farmers generally are ready for winter
weather. A few yet have the winter
wood-pile to prepare.
summers have had but little success
n nnding game this fall and the belief
nat oirds are unusually scarce is now
Known to be a fact.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Mrs. F. J. Hurlock has returned tc
her home in Philadelphia.
captain R. H. Wilson, wife and babv
Sybil, are visiting Mrs. A. P Hupp
William o. Price has been VISITING
his daughter, Mrs John Titus in vii.
mlngton.
Misses May and Lottie Welch. Edith
Wilson and Anna Davidson have besn
the guests of the Misses Banning this
week. 'A''s
Misses Mary and Sara Banning snent
Thursday and Friday of last week with
their cousin, Miss Mayhem. of Pbila.
delphla. ina
Mrs. Oliver Fearing Gilbert, of Eliza.
oeth City, North Carolina, is the guest
oI her mother, Mrs. Maria Elizabelb
Windsor. ''''' ''' "
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis. of Still
Fond, Md, have announced the on.
'agement of their daughter. Matte
to Mr.. Andrew Eiiason. of
Wilmington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Fine Pictures On Exhibition Now.

The fine collection of ellison printsu
now at the New Century Club is at.
tracing appreciative visitors. The wide
range of subjects and artists and the
exquisite finish Of the soft.toned pic.
lures make the exhibition one Of nm.
usual interest. An instructive aid to
the school children will be found in the
pictures illustrating American history
while the excellent representations Of
classic art, both ancient and modern,
are a joy to all beholders.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Short Items of News.

Fine turkeys have begun to come
into market.
There are 40 boats licensed to catch
oysters in the Mispillion.
The fox and coon hunters Of Milford
are having fine sport this fall.
Two fine wild geese were sent 70 C,oI-
onel Townsend last Monday from Raj.
timore hundred.
During the last low run of tides a
large number of clans were caught at
Slaughter Beach.
The wedding Of Mrs. Bertha H WOLF.
ersburger, (whO was formerly Miss
Bertha Hendrixson Of Milford ! to Mr.
Thomas J. Manning, who is with the
Railroad Company in
Philadelphia, took place on October
18th. They Will reside at 1917 West
JAtario street, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Accident Near GEORGETOWN.

Byron Thornton. sged IA years. re-
cenuy obtained from a home in Phila-
deiphia by Joseph A. Warrington. was
instantly killed last Monday by the ae-
cldental discharge of a gun in the hands
the latter's young son, Joseph NJ. War.
nngton. Thornton was walking a few
ieet ahead Of Warrington and received
the full charge of the gun in the middle
OF his back. Corner A. P. Pepper held
an inquest, the jury rendering a verdict
Of death by accident.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
HOUSTON ITEMS.

George L. Councilman has noovaty
with his family to Philadelphia. wbere
he will enter the grocery business vVitt1
MS son. Winfield COunselman.
There will be an examination held in
December OF applicants for the rural
delivery route given up by Mr.. Coun.
selman from this point. Several are
applying for the position and will take
| the examination.
Cunning has been 8 Door snort an
Iar THIS season, and reports agree that
there are only few rabbits or quail
Many have butchered their stv hogs
and the largest OF the crop this season
was that of Alfred LOfland.
Rev. Sunfield, of FELTON,. will Oiva q
lecture at Williamsville Church next
wednesday evening, at which steri-
optlean will be use to illustrate the
subject.
Our public school teachers are at
smyrna this week attending the insti-
The Ladies Aid Society gave a sur
prise party TO their former president.
Mrs. George L Councilman. prior TO
her departure for her new home. last
tuesday.
Next Sunday being World 8 Temper
lnee Sunday, Rev. j. H. Anderson will
ieliver temperance sermon.
Thanksgiving evening the w. G. u.
4 this place will hold a temperance
medal contest in the Church. Every
ody welcome. There will be Thanks-
wing silver Offering at the door.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Steamer Vinyard Sold.

At the Federal building in Whining
ten on Monday afternoon United States
Marshal William R. Finn sold the
steamboat Mary M. Vinyard, formerly
plying between Milton and Pbiladei.
phIa, to satisfy a claim for which the
boat had been libelled. George w
Phillips, of Norfolk, Va, was the pur.
chaser for Sl7, 400. Marshal Finn acted
as auctiOneer and the sale was largely
attended. The bidding was lively
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
BSHERS' UNION WILL
GIVE A MUSICALE.

In order to pay the outstanding in.
debtedness of the Ushers' Union. the
members have decided to give a musi.
Gale in the club rooms on Monday even
ing, Decem ber llth. Miss Ditchburn.
OF Portland, Oregon, now singing in
one of the great church choirs of New
York City, and the possessor Of one of
the best quality voices in the country
to-day, has consented to appear on the
programme. 1t is safe to say that
Milford audience has never been privi.
legged to listen to a cOntralto voice Of
such wide range, rare cultivation and
unusual sweetness. Miss Brown. of |
Dover, Delaware, until a few months
ago with the famous "Bostonians,u p is
a violinist of exceptional ability and
will contribute to the evenings enter
tainment- Besides this array of out.of.
town talent, unequaled in the history
Of Milford, our own musically inclined
will render that assistance so needful
10 the success of the under taking. The
admission will be 25 cents and the +.
members of the Union urge all their !;
rIeuds to hear this delightful pro. .
'ramme and 50 benefit the cause. y
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
HARRINGTON.

Fenuel Greenly, Of Mastens Corners
was operated upon in a PbiIsdsIrh,I
Hospital for APPENDICITIS, and died from
the eHects. His body was brought here
last Tuesday, funeral was held in tbo
M. &. Church; the interment was st
Hollywood Cemetery.
Inc teachers Of the NJ. E. Sunday
School were entertained Tuesday eve.
ming by Mrs. John Waller. 1t wasa
pleasant affair, devoted to interests NJ
the school, and to social natters
An entertainment will be held in the
Harrington Opera House on SATURDAY.
evening, 25th, entitled, "a FestivaIT
1t VIII be under the management oF
the ladies Of the NJ. E. Church and AN
fee of 10 cents will be charp.
ed.
A large delegation Of teachers left
here Wednesday morning for the teach.
srs institutes.
A lively serenade was given to Mr..
and Mrs. Lowder Sapp on their return
rom their western trip.
Mrs. Joseph Ennis is in Milford with
ler husbands mother, who is very I'M
With pneumonia. -'A
Edith Harrington, Of Greensboro. ia
isiting her uncle, Garret Harrington
George Swain, Warren Moore. Walt
'lckerson and Harry Greenly attended
ne spread given by the Frederick jun
# Order last week.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
An Exhibition of Art.


Monday afternoons meeting Of tb,
New Century Club was in cbarge ot
Miss Jennie Davis, chairman of Edu.
cation, and a programme of unusual
interest was given. A piano solo bv
Miss Salevan was followed bv most
instructive talk on the "Rise of the
English Drama, "'by Miss Nafe. The
Club was especially favored in having
at the meeting Mr.. Robert G. Hall
whose solo was received with enthusi.
astlc applause, showing the apprecia.
ton of the number.
The Executive Committee is OFFERING
to all lovers of Art a rare treat during
Institute week. They have in charge |
the Art Loan Exhibit consisting of two
hundred copies of the worlds famous
paintings, all of which may be seen for
he small su4A of ten cents. The exhibit
for the benefit of the Milford Schools
he proceeds to be used for the purchase
I pictures for the school. The com. 6
nlttee hope to make this feature a sue. /
ess, and ask the aid of all interested I
1 education.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Ye Old FOIkes' Entertainment.

An entertainment will be given on
Thanksgiving evening in the rooms OF
the Ushers' Union for the benefit of the
Sunday School of the Methodist Epis.
copal Church. Admission ten cents
Cake, ice cream and coffee for sale. The
following program will be rendered:
instrumental Solo. Miss Archer
Song. s.. S. ChoTns 1lboir
Recitation. Miss Gertrude Atkins
instrumental Duet, Miss CauseV. Miss
Goslin.
nOcsi SOLO. Miss Holcomb
A'eauiug Miss Nafe
Male Quartette.
Dialogue, "a Slight Misunderstandinou
Trio.
instrumental Solo. Miss Salevan
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Public Sales.

Forty head of yearlin0s will bo cold
at the home of B. B Vinyard, 81 miles
west OF Milford, on Wednesday. No.
Vember 18th. For particulars. see adj.
Vertisement in another column.
James H. Higman will sell his ner.
sonai property at his home two miles
east OF Milford on Monday, December
4th, 1905. See his advertisement in tbis
paperand also the posters for particulars
Mrs.A. Q. Bradshaw of near FARMING
ton, will sell all of her personal pror-
eTty at public sale on Tuesday Decen9.
Der 9th, at her home For particulars
see advertisement in this paper and
posters.
Inc administrator of Nathaniel #
Welch will sell his personal propertv Of
puollc sale on Thanksgiving Dav at
his late residence in the town of Lin.
eoln' For particulars see advertisement :
in this paper.
Mrs Sallie J. Roach, of near WapIes,
vi, VIII sell her personal property at
public sale, commencing at 10 O'Clock
}. m'' on Tuesday, December 5th. For
see advertisement in this W
aper and posters. Il
Robert G. Richards will sell at his II
ome near Hering's Corner, in Milford la
eek, on Monday, December IItb. 1905 M
u his personal property. He has some H
ltlque furniture for which collectors
ave offered him big money, and it will Sc
sold at the same time. See adver. nj
'ement ia this paper and posters. pl'
Mrs. Robert c. Stevenson and Nea, thu
Stevenson. administrators of the
70 Representative Robert G. Steven. Ha
d, will sell the personal pIopertv eve
public sale at his late residence at IL
ederlca on Thursday, December Nth the
Is Will be large sale and manv will adj
end. For particulars see advertise. ed.
mt in this paper and also posters. a
lrs. J. B. POstles will sell on Tues. ors m
Dec. 5th, all her personal property A
advertisement and posters. and
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
The Ushers' Union Disbands.

After brief but brilliant career the
Ushers' Union Of Milford is no more
and last Saturday its effects were sold
at public sale to pay the debts outstand-
ing. The bidding was spirited and the
furniture, which was extra quality.
brought about two.thirds of its cost.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Secured Five Year Certificate to Teach.

At the recent examinations held for
colored teachers by Superintendent
Brooks on Tuesday, November 18th
out Of a class Of six Harry E. James
principal Of the coIored school at Areo,
Sussex county, wac the only one that
secured a first grade certificate; which
permits him to teach in this State with.
out examination. He is a graduate of
High School, class of 1904.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
The One Big Sensational Novelty of the
Year.

1t must be quite impossible to tell in
a few words or in great many words.
of all the wonderful-witchery, clean.
wholesome fun and innocent ioIIitv
presented by Mildred and Rouclere in
their great masterpiece, 'Fhe Flight of
Princess Iris" lavishIy mounted with
special scenery and electrical effects. 1t
is far away from the beaten track. tt
opens up a rich, untouched view of
ideas and incidents, alike novel and
divirting. 1t is something new under
the theatrical sun. 1t comes under the
category of the few theatrical produc.
tions the public should not miss. Every.
thing this year is entirely new except
the talk. They do not carry a vulgar
street exhibition with band but have
put that large amount of extra expense
on the stage making it one of the strong.
est and grandest performances ever pre-.
sented to criticizing public. They are
by a very large company t
of high class vaudeville entertainer, a
and will appear at ArmOry Hall on a
evening, November 2Sth. Il
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
A Thanksgiving Entertainment.

Mrs. Vineyard will hold Thanksgiv.
ing entertainment at her school (tbe
Laws Chapel SCHOOL, on Wednesday
afternoon, November 29th, commene-
ing at 2 O'Clock. The public is especi.
ally invited to attend, as the object of
the affair is to raise money with which
to purchase needed school furniture. A
fine graphaphone will be utilized for
part Of the program.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Some Good Shooting.

Last week at their regularly weekly
target practice, on the range in Armory
Hall, the members of Go. B. n. G. D.
made some good scores, Capt. Lank made
AZ, Corp. Marvel, 44,and Serg. Pettyiohn
42 out of possible 80. The bows feel
of causing the other companies
to hustle to hold the Morning News Tro-
ply, which they viii soon shoot for.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Milford Farmers viii Discuss Apples

AT the meeting of Milford farmers in
Grange Hall, over the Postofiiee this
afternoon, a general discussion of "Ap.
pies and Apple Growing" will be held
The best methods of planting, pruning
and cultivation will be discussed, and
all farmers are requested to be present
and help present their side of the case :
also bring samples ofapples if possible.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
SelbyViIIe Postmaster.

Former State Senator Isaiah ]. Bra.
sure, OF Selbyville, who represented
lower Sussex county in the Legislature
for six years and was known as one of
the most answering Union Republi.
cans, has been appointed postmaster of
Selbyville.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
A Card of Thanks.

l wish to thus publicly express my
appreciation and thanks for the kind.
ness and sympathy given by the many
kind friends during the recent illness
and after the death of my wife.
b. B. DEPUTY.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Its a Fine Of $50 to Take Holly.

The gathering Of holly for wreaths
and Christmas trimmings is in full
swing, and unless the poachers upon
other peoples property are careful, they
will get soaked for a $50 fine; as the
last Legislature passed a law providing
that penalty for taking holly without
permit.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Married.
DEPUTY-LOWE

/
At730 p. m. on Wednesday. Novem
Der 22nd, Mr.. Willard F. Deputy tn,
lumber merchant Of Milford. and Mis-,
Pearl Lowe, of Delmar, Delaware. were
Joined in marriage at the residence Of
the BRIDES parents. They will reside in
Milford, on South Walnut street when
they return from their wedding tour.
sIPPLE-DRAPER
Athigh noon on Wednesday, Novem-
Der 22nd, the wedding Of Mr.. William
V. Sipple, Jr., and Miss Linda Draper.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George H
Draper, took place at their handsome
residence on Causey avenue, South Mil.
ford, in the presence Of a large assem-.
olage of relatives and friends. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Geo |
7. jones', pastor of the Avenue M. F.
lhurch, and the house was trimmed
With flowers and plants beautifully ar.
anged. The wedding breakfast was
erved after the reception and the bridal
aTty left on the afternoon train for
our. Upon their return they will re.
de in the new residence on Silver Hill
ow being finished
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Some Old Furniture at Public Sale.

On Monday, December 11th, there
is to be sold at Robert G. Richards,
bone in Milford Neck some ANTIQUE
furniture, for which he was offered big
prices two years ago by parties residing
In Dover 1t is safe to predict that there
will be number of collectors at this
sale.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Obituary.
WEBB.

" Eb1.
John S. Webb, a well.known farmer
IN Cedar Neck, died on Tuesday. No.
vember 2lst Of cancer. He was 56 wears
months and 20 days old, and he will
be buried at Cedar Neck Church this
Friday afternoon, Rev. J. w. Pretty.
man officiating and 81. Wilson funeral
director. He leaves a wife and several
grown daughters, the elder being Mrs.
Oscar Roberts.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
DEPUTY.

Mrs. B. B. Deputy died at her late
home near town on Friday morning
last, after an illness of few days. She
was 65 years old. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. G. P. Jones at the
house on Sunday afternoon, interment
being made at Union Cemetery. Mrs.
Deputy had beautiful christian char
acter' but was rendered almost helpless
a number Of years ago by a paralytic
stroke, which has since kept her con.
fined at home. She leaves a husband.
one son and four daughters, Mrs. Jona-
than Johnson and Mrs. Robert Potts.
'f Newark, Delaware, and Mrs Car.
oenter and Mrs. Samuel Shicks of near
Milford.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-08
INSANE WOMAN STILL DEFIANT
Fourth Day of Siege in Sleeping Car
 Fails to Bring Arrest.

Girard, Kan. Dec. S.--Mrs Ina Ber- rN has not yet been dislodsed from the Frisco car of which she took pos session when she became suddenly crazed Inst Friday night. For four days she has been Without food. ex- cepting part of an apple which she ate today. and until last midnight was without fire. although the mercury has been below freezing most of the time.
 ,Hhe mayor swore out a warrant for Ter arrest as an insane person today. and the probate judge instructed the sheriff to bring the woman into court tomorrow afternoon. The sheriff re- fuses 10 sayx what means he will adopt to capture Mrs. Berry, but as serts confidently that he will have her in court on time.
 Mrs. Berry appeared more ration al today and talked freely with the officers and others. but refused to hear to any proposition for surren- der
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-08

Mrs. s. Lee Allison M. F., electro rtesseuse and dermatologist, graduate Of National College of Electro Ther- equities. takes this method of an- nouncing to the public that she has opened an office at room No. II. Ma sonic Temple. All blemishes, such as r oles. hairs, warts. etc, removed. Facial treatments and manicuring.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-08
EAGLES ELECT OFFICERS.

Pine Bluff aerie of Eagles met in regular session and elected officers for the year Thursday night. There was a good attendance, and many Eagles from elsewhere were present. Following are the officers elected:
 Ben s. Brannon, president
 John Simpson, vice president.
 Buster Jones, guide.
 James DoWd, secretary.
 A. A. LeLaurin, H. H. kirchgrabber and Nat Allen were elected trutees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-08

Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doans Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c Ask your druggist for them
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-08
FUTURE OF RUSSIAN JEWS.

At Temple Anshe Emeth this even- ing Rabbi Frischs subject will be 'The Future of the Russian Jews" Regular services Saturday at 10 and 1O:30 a. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-08
A Mans Life.

Is spent in his clothes. Why not wear the best. and have yours made by Eisenkramer. the tailor, above Citizens bank. Second avenue, corner Pne street