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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-06-03

Tonopah + enjoying i building
boom. 1t wont be long before sky
scrapers will make their appearance
in our midst.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-06-03

Mayor Weavero of Philadelphia, has
won a signal victory in his effort tc
prevent the common council Of that
city extending for seventy.ive years.
the United Gas Improvement com.
pany lease to the city Gas Works.
The boodlers have taken to the tai
timbers and the Mayor is master OF
the situation.
An important decision was re
Gently rendered by the Territorial
court OF Arizona, which held that IN.
der the United States laws. cold or
silver bearing rock, showing on the
surface, is a sufficient discovery of a
vein, to authorize the location of a
mining claim, whether the ledge is
permanent or not.
President Roosevelt has paid the
railroads the full cost of his recent
hunting trip to Colorado at the rate
OF a dollar a mile. Teddy plays no
iaVorltes and accepts no favors from
the big railway corporations whose
power he intends to curb if he can.
Mark Twain politely and humor-
ously declined Reno's invitation to
be the guest of that city on the 4th
OF July. Mark had evidently heard
OF abe bold, bad bunco-men operating
in the would-b be city and was afraid
to take a chance.
The commission appointed by Gov
ernor Sparks TO select a site for a
branch agricultural experiment farm
IN southeastern Nevada, has decided
upon a location offered the state at
Logan, on the lower Muddy river, in
Lincoln county.
IN the case of Cunningham ys.
Rirung, recently decided in Arizona.
it was held that the burden OF proof.
as to the first location having been
invalid, rests with the second locator
or locators.
Nan Patterson is not proving the
drawing card her managers thought
h would, the people of the extreme
east very properly refusing to make
a heroine Of 50 low a creature.
Now that Tonopah has an album
dance OF water for fire purposes, in
sHrance agents are thicker than
bees and though the rates are stiff.
competition is keen.
Tonopah is onn Of the healtbiest
cities in the United States. There is
but little sickness here and the
doctors report business exceedingly
The BONANZA is the official paper
Nye county. Subscribe now and
Keep posted on the doings of the
county officials.
The laying of the corner stone Of
he hew court house today adds an
'tller chapter to the history of
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-06-03

Admiral Togo told Admiral
RoJestvensky-to go-and the rush
or rather Russian admiral went.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Well Pleased With Rifle Team.

Adjutant General I. Pusey Wicker
sham has returned from visit to the
national encampment at Sea Girt. N.
j. and is pleased with the showing be-
ing made by the rifle team Of the Ma
tlOnal Guard Of Delaware. The general
IN speaking Of his visit said
"The team is well quartered. all the
members are in good health and every.
thing is in fine shape.
1.-THE men are working hard. thew
are absorbing everything pertaining to
rine practice and are doing their verv
best to make a creditable showing. tits
impossible at this time to make an esti.
mate as to the teams stand in the team
matches which began Wednesday
General Wickersham said the present
tournament is the greatest in point of
entries and rivalry ever held. He ex-
pressed himself as being much pleased
wits the range which covers 300 acres
Is owned by the State of New Jersey
and is devoted to National Guard work
In the revolver match, Captain Lank
# Company B, Milford, made the good
core OF 200 out Of a possible $50.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Base Ball.

The game at RehobOth on Thursday
Of last week, between Milford and the
seashOre boys, was won by the latter.
The score was s to4.
RehobOth visited Milford last Friday
as scheduled but owing to the heavy
rain storm the game was declared off
and they returned to the city by the sea
Milford played at Frederick on Sat.
urday afternoon and won a close and
exciting game from the Murderkill bows
by a score Of 2 to 0. Duncan allowed
them four hits and was ably supported.
Milford disbanded Saturday night.
All the players were paid off and thew
left for their respective homes on the
late excursion train. The team played
eleven games; won 6, lost 4 and one
ended in tie.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01

J. T. George and wife were awav
the first of this week at Denton attend.
ing the funeralo of Mrs. Georges brother.
in-law, Mr.. N. A. Hudson, ,attorney-at.
law Of Denton, Nd.
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur E. Reynolds
Ieft for Salisbury, North Carolina last
tuesday, where they will reside in the
future Mr.. Reynolds is with the Sal
lsbury Hardware and Furniture Com.
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Ryan. of Fred
erica, announce the marriage of their
daughter Ella to Mr.. Robert J. Har-
rlngfon, of Philadelphia, on Wednes.
day September 9th, al 1870 o'clock at
Barratt's Chapel, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
The Chronicle Found and Returned s25.

Last week John P. Webb drew s25
from the First National Bank of Milford
and walked down Walnut street as far
as Tatman's store before he discovered
that he had lost the money. He retraced
his steps but found nothing. Mr.. Tat
man advised that he advertise the loss
IN the MILFORD CHRONICLE. but Mr..
Webb did not believe he would ever see
the SIS again. Mr.. Tatman insisted
that he advertise the loss and offer a
small reward for its return, and he
finally did so. On Menday last Mrs
James Ferran, Of Slaughter Neck. re.
turned the money to Mr.. Tatman and
claimtd the reward. She had I, md
the roll Of money on Walnut street a
few minutes after it was lost. If Won
want TO find anything, or want to get
clear Of anything, or want to get some.
thing that some one else has. advertise
In the CHRONICLE, and have your de.
sire gratified.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Action For Alleged SIander.

The following item from Dover. Della.
ware, was published last Saturday in
the city papers
Samuel w. Darby, Sr., Frederica's
prominent citizen, was required to give
bail in $1,000 last Friday, before Sheriff
Edward Baker, to answer the charge
of libel for SANDER, brought by Miss
Emma A. ManlOve, of PHILADELPHIA.
formerly of Frederick.
"a. B. Magee, counsel for Miss Man.
love, filed the affidavit against Mr..
Darby several days ago. Bail was fur.
nished and Mr.. Darby was released.
"Ihe alleged slander as charged by
The affidavit. was committed one dav
Ihe previous week, when Miss Manlove. |
who lives in Philadelphia, was on her
way to Frederick, to spend her vacation
With her parents. She was making the
rip on the steamer Frederick, on which
dr. Darby was also a passenger. Miss
aanlove alleges that Mr.. Darby came
her stateroOm on the boat and in
llted her by making uncomplimen-
lry remarks, all Of which she objected I
}. When the boat reached Frederick.
le incident soon spread and the affair :
as the talk Of the town, which, Miss 4
-anlove alleges, was a reflection on a
er character.
Further allegations by Miss Man
We are to the effect that Mr.. Darby
'pt up his abusive talk about her oD
e streets of Frederick. Mr.. Darby Oi
III resist the libel action vigorously" b'
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
the Tomato Season At Milford.

For the past two weeks there has
been the greatest activity in the tomato
market that will be seen this-year, and
the growers will be able TO SOW the to.
mato fields in wheat at an unusually
early date as the crop will be about
harvested with the ensuing weak.
Buyers at the depot have been paying
from twenty to forty five cents per bas.
kei for tomatoes and several carloads
have been shipped away.
The crop is short all over this PENN.
sula not even half crop, and prices
have ranged sufficiently high to give a |
fair return to those who did not con. /
tract their crop.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Young Thieves Caught.

Thieves have been taking property
and due bills from the store of George
H. Hall for several months past. but
Their identity could not be established
until last Saturday, when Mr.. Hall
eaught up with Frank Lewis, a negro
boy Of Is years who has been in Jail be-
fore for similar OfTense. The boy was
taken into the private office where Mr..
Hall put him through a course of
efoss-questiOning, which resulted in his
making confession Of his guilt.
The next one to fall into the trap was
Lester Sharp, mulatto about Is years
old. He at first denied any connection
with Frank Lewis in the robbery :; but
course of questioning on facts and
suspicious circumstances, soon caused
him to make complete confession of
his part in the rObberies.
Fhey got into the store, and the safe
Is always left with the combination
printed plainly before the doors. so as
TO prevent burglars from .blowing it
oten should they get after its contents.
ana the boys found only the drawers
locked. They chipped the woodwork
badly in opening these, and secured
'bout $3.50 Of due bills. About SI4 '
worth were recovered. These check due
'llls have been abandoned by Mr.. Hall, ,
s ne has found them source of loss
hd an annoyance. The system was
nee very popular in this section but J
Is being abandoned by all who use it.
The boys were given a hearing and Q
'mmitted to Georgetown Jail to await
le fall term of court.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Fell From a Window.

Theodore E. Cooper, residing on the
Peter J. Hart farm near the Sand Hills
campmeeting ground, was plastering
an upstairs room for Garfield Donovan
near Redden, last Monday afternoon.
ana when in the act Of pushing open a
window shutter, missed his footing and
fell to the ground. He was picked up
unconscious and medical aid sum.
moned, but the physician has little
hope for his recovery. Three ribs on
the left side were broken.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Death Of George W. Joseph.


Captain George w. Joseph, aged IS
years, died suddenly last Sunday even
ing, at Sixth and Adams streets. Will
mington from an attack of heart failure
He had attended Union NJ. E. Church.
OF which he was member He made
an address at'the meeting, and at the
close of the services boarded a car for
his home, S23 West Sixth street. AS
he was alighting at Sixth and Adams
streets, he was stricken and fell to the
ground. Several persons went to his
assistance, but he expired almost in
stantly. The body was removed TO his
residence.
Captain Joseph was born on farm
near Georgetown and for some years
was merchant in that town. He was
IN the Civil War and was first lieuten-
antofCO. D, Third Delaware Regiment,
and later captain of Co. G. His war
record was highly creditable. For a
number or years he was mail agent on
the Junction and Breakwater Railroad
between Lewes and Harrington and re- :
sided at the latter place.
He moved with his family to viii.
mington about twenty years ago and en-
tered the produce and commission busi
ness and was connected with houses T."
on East Fourth street, and during the u
spring and early summer and the sbad "
season went South to purchase goods.
He was well thought of and had many II
friends. n
In Union Church he was a class u
leader, exhOrter and steward, and took
great interest in the welfare of the M
church. co
He leaves one daughter, the wife of II, ~
Lighthouse Inspector Isaac w. Wood. Ia
ow, with whom he had made his home ei'
ince the death of his wife, about a year g., g.,
go. Gardiner W. Joseph of Milford VI
8 nephew of the deceased. 'n'
Funeral services were held at Union wa va
E. Church on Thursday afternoon o''
{ o'clock Rev. r. H. Adams offieiat. ,io
lg. Interment was made at Riverview Bio
cemetery. Gre
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
BAGGAGEMASTER ROSS
AN INTENDED VICTIM.

AS southbound train No. SO, on the
Delaware Railroad, reached Clayton
Tuesday night, it carried crouched low
behind a pile Of trunks in the baggage
car three tramps armed with revolvers.
They were awaiting their chance to
overpower Baggagemaster Ross, who
had charge of the car, and then plum.
der the mail and baggage.
Ross noticed a pile of baggage move
as the train was pulling into Middle
town. Not taking any chances he tele
graphed to Clayton to have the car
searched. Bv the time the train reached
the latter place a possee had formed at
the station to search the car. After
scattering a numbtr of trunks about
they discovered three tramps, who
were quickly handcufIed and searched.
Each man had large revolver and a
plentiful supply of cartridges.
On their way TO Dover jail one man
told an officer that they intended to
beat Ross into insensibility on the
lonely run from Dover to Harrington,
and then to plunder the mail pouches
and trunks. A large amount of money !
was carried in the pouches and in ad
iition to many checks for the fruit 3
down the State. +
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Where They win Reside Next Year.

There will be many changes in the
place of residence of citizens of Milford
at the first of the coming year. Mrs
b 7. Willis will move from the resi-.
dence on North Walnut street to the
mouse now occupied by DR.. Roberts on
South Second street. DR.. Roberts will
move to where Thomas Reed now lives
on south Walnut street, and Mr.. Reed
Will move to the DR.. France residence
IN North Milford. George B. Hynson
VIII move into the residence at the cor
ner Of Second and North streets now
occupied by Sanders Truitt who will
move to the residence on South Walnut
street now occupied by George H. Bav.
mum ; who will occupy his new house
further south Tn the same
street. James o. Chamberlain and
amily will move from their present
esidence on North Front street to the !
arm now owned by Mr.. HutteDIoek
ormerly the Us. Willis place. These are
Few Of the many changes to be made.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
The Tomato Market Booming.

This week has been a big one in the
tomato business at the Milford railroad
station, and prices have averaged about
twenty five cents per basket. On Mon
day four cars were loaded, and the start
ing price was 20 cents, but it gradually
erawled up until 36 and even 40 cents
were paid for few lots but the general
price was about a quarter Of dollar.
The factories have had a few days
run, but nothing like full day run as
compared with other seasons.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Church News.

The monthly conservation meeting
OF the Christian Endeavor Society will
be held next Sunday evening at seven
O'Clock. Topic, 1.-THE Abundant Life /:
How to Get 1t? How Use TIP" Leader
Mrs. q. D. SmeaIlie.
Christ Church. Sept. 3rd, nth Sun.
day after Trinity mathis, sermon and
celebration, 10 30 a. nj. Sunday School
2 p. M; st. Stephens, Harrington, 8. 80
p. m Christ Church Guild, Wednes-
DAY evening st. Faiths Guild, Tues
day evening.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
DELAWARE BAY
OYSTER BEDS.

Inspections made recently of th.
oyster bars along the Delaware side ot
Delaware Bay reveal the fact that there
VIII be better oysters aud more of them
taken from Delaware waters next
month than atany time since the early
eighties The smooth seas during Julv
together with an immense catch Of snat
all go to load ard interwave the sea
grass on the oyster bars and flats with
spat shells. while stone are full. Could
the oyster fisheries be abandoned for a
yeal and have the advantage ofa com.
pIete rest, there is belief that prolific
and widespread growths Of fine oysters
would result.
Already however, the oyster indus.
try at Mahon's is brisking up and
boats are being put into commission
Tor next months attack by the oyster
heet Notwithstanding the rigors of
the new oyster law land the oystermen
say let no more laws be passed for
generation until they get to understand
the present Ones), there will be thirty.
SIX vessels engaged in Oystering this
season at Mahon's, while smaller fleets
VIII be engaged along the bay at var
oGs other points. OF the large fleet
Philadelphia will be represented by al. :
most thirty of the thirty-six. The prin,
ipal Delaware Oystermen are CAPTAIN
ohn Buckson and Thomas Murray :
he Philadelphia representation own
oats IN the oyster fleets and lease and
wn oyster boats as follows:
Michael P. HOwett, boats; John J.
Ooney, boats; Captain VIM. Shil- 81
ngsburg, 6 boats; George Shock. 4 n
pats; Captain Elkinhead, ? boats J.
elaware and New Jerseys scattering in
'ats will number 10. ii,
On the opening week of the oyster in
ason, next month, it is expected that
ch large boat which weighs anchor M
Philadelphia with a earge will tn
rry to that city $4,000 prime Della.
ire Bay salts. The cullens will prob. ar,
~ NUMBER 60,OOO load. riff
No thoroughly reliable estimate of be-
Delaware Oyster Field this year i'm
be obtained, but the local oyster ma
n estimate that it will reach all the ma
y from 100000 to ,OOO, 900 bushels {
side of that consumed at home bv tou
awareans who are at liberty to take ent
ters at certain periods. pre-
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Short Items of News.

The reed bird season opens with to
Fodder saving is well under way about
> Milford.
Plover and snipe are on the salt
marshes.
Downie's Circus left a good impres.
sion behind it in Milford.
Farmers find plenty of help at one
dollar per day to work in their fodder
this season.
1t was real nice little circus the
day was fine and there was a good sized
crowd in attendance.
A permit has been given to Contrac-
tor Ratcliff to remodel the propertv
owned by Miss Serena j. Hall on North
Front street.
John P. Carmean will move to his
pronerty on North Third street. nowin
tenure of Chief of Police Macklip. at
January first next.
The peach season has closed for this
excepting only few late pre-
serving peaches. The prices have aver
aged about Sl.25 per basket.
Commencing Monday, September 4th.
he Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
Ry. Co. will make change in their
schedule. See new time table.
Fourteen children from the citv are
njoying weeks stay in Milford with
bout dozen families. The outing for
hese children was the result of efforts
lade by Miss Jennie Davis.
A party will enjoy a week with
VILLAIN 7. Watson on his yacht Har-
ct. 1t is composed of Ex-Governor
'atson, William G Humphreys, John
oach and Thomas G. Reynolds.
A change has been made in the teach-
assignment at the Colored Public
hOOls of Milford, Miss White being
ade principal and Miss Aiken assis-
lt' Miss DOrce is the primary teacher.
Thomas Prettyman, of Philadelphia,
Il move into his home now occupied
John 2. Carmean at the first of Jan.
ry next. He resided here for several
'rs before going to Philadelphia to
he season at Slaughter Beach this
son has been peculiar in several
1gs, but possibly the most noticeable
ail is the time when the greatest
Wd was there. 1t once was, that
IN Big Thursday passed the season
closed but this season, almost every
saw as many if not more people
e than previous to that time. In
he season has been a very success.
me.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01

] AHe government mas lost no time in
making the Delaware River improve
ments as guaranteed by the appropria.
tion Of $4,000. The deepening and
widening of Smyrna River has been
completed this week and the engineers
and contractors will proceed to take up
the other work. 1t has been decided to
expend, Of the balance, S12, 900 on the
Mispillion River, $1,000 in a modern
Jetty and basis at its mouth to prevent
further shoaling up stream, and 81. 900
in the river.
The remaining $1,000 of the $50. 900
appropriated to these streams will he
spent equally upon the Appointments |
and Murderkill rivers.
With these improvements and the
subsequent cutting Of the direct water.
way to Dover, it is claimed, this State
and Peninsula could be so increased in
productive value aud wealth as to more
han pay for all these expenditures in
wO years.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
To Build Another Steamboat.

The Vineyard shipbuilding Company
OF Milford have this week laid the keel
for new steamboat of the following
dimensions; Keel, l2O feet beam, 26
feet, and hold feet 1t is possible that
the power may be changed to 125.
horsepower gasoline engine.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
Administrators Sale.

John w. Bennett, administrator of
Charles Young, will sell the personal
property on Friday, August Sth. See
advertisement in this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1905-09-01
10 DIseOntinue RelaII Businsss.

Landreth L. Layton, who for many
years has been engaged in the drug
business at Georgetown, under the firm
name OF Layton & Layton, will discon-
tinue the retail busi sss after Januarv
ISL, II Is SAID and hs Rfter engage only
in the wholesale b. ess. He is erect.
ing a warehouse the railroad sta.
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MOST APPROVED FIREPRooF CONSTRUCTIONS.
Hsndsomest and most conveniently arranged
Apartments Consisting OF rooms aad hath to =
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