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Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Public Sales.

John S. Hallett will sell his personal
property at public sale at his hume at
the east side of Milford on Tuesday,
November 14th. See advertisement in
this paper for particulars.
Willard S. Wingate will sell his per-
sonal property at public sale at his resi-
dence on the road leading from Hous-
ton to Wilson's Mill, November 18th.
See advertisement and posters for par
ticulars.
On Tuesday, November 21st, William
Risler, William Curtin and John S.
Horton will sell lot of horses, mules,
COWS and farming implements at public
sale at their home in Lincoln. For par
ticuIars see advertisement in this paper.
Anton F. Stuer will sell his personal
property at public sale at his home on
the "Gleason Farm. three-quarters of
a mile from Staytonsville, on Friday,
November oath. For fuller particulars
see his advertisement in this paper and
the posters Of sale.
John B. Aiken, administrator of
James w. Aiken, deceased, will sell the
personal property at his late residence
on the Witty Williams farm, west Of
Lincoln and near Union Church, at
public sale on Wednesday, November
18th. This will be a very large sale of
valuable stock and farming utensils,
and the sale will commence promptly
at 10 O'Clock so as to get through in one
day. For particulars see advertisement
in this paper and posters. :
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Mrs. sallie Russell is visiting in Phil
adeIphia.
Miss Ray MalOney, daughter of John
Maloney, has typhoid fever.
Arthur Russell and daughter Ruth
spent few days in Philadelphia this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Deputy are
spending week in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Kate Fowler has gone to Phila-
delphia where she will pass the winter
with her daughter.
Miss Laura Knox, of Brownsville,
returned to her home last Saturday
after a short visit in Milford.
Mrs Cora Hurlock, of Philadelphia,
is passing couple of weeks with her
sister, Mrs Cornelia Bradley.
Miss Ella McIlvaine, of Greenwood,
and Miss Nettie Mills, of Seaford, Wis
tied Mrs. Arthur Russell this week.
Mrs. Sadie Wilson. accom- panied by
Miss Ann Wilson, is in Philadelphia
this week and will return home Satur.
day.
Mrs. George S. Avery, who has been
under treatment Of a specialist in New
York City, has returned to her home
perfectly we'll,
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
New Century Club.

Last Monday was History Day at the
New Century Club, Miss syrena J.
Hall, chairman. 1t proved red letter
day in the club calendar. The presi-
dert, Mrs. William R. Aldred, was in
the chair After the reading of the
minutes, Mrs. Walker opened the pro
gramme with a vocal solo. Then fol.
lowed a paper on "Current Eventsn by
Mrs. William E. Deputy. After this
came music, an instrumental duet, by
Misses Stanton and Abbott. The pro-
gramme closed with highly interest.
ing and instructive lecture on "Classie
by Mr.. La Rue. AS we sailed
with him through Greek waters we re-
allied with Stoddard that we were
Floating through history"
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Obituary.
PRETrYMAN.

Henry Hudson Prettyman died on
Sunday, November 5th, after a linger-
ing illness of several months. He was
born in Milford in 1854, named for his
maternal grandfather, and spent an
unusually happy boyhOod here. In
early manhood he left the State, with
a heart always dwelling fOndly upon
his native town. A mere boy he served
as clerk in the Revenue office under
his father in Wilmington, and after
wards, becoming of age. he was made
Deputy Collector. He was a most eff
cient government officer, faithful in
enforcing the law, breaking up the
"moonshine" distillers of the district
In 1877 he purchased from his father
the Peninsula News and Advertiser
and continued its publication three
years. After this he resided in New
York City and became associated with
the Lorillard Bros. in their great busi-
ness. In 1892, having married May
he moved to London,
Ohio, where he has since claimed resi-
dence. He was prominent in the Re-
publican party counsels and knew in
timately many of tie great National
leaders. He served upon Governor
Bushnell's staff with the titleof Colonel.
No man who has ever gone from our
town has had as wide an experience in
the world or as intimate acquaintance
of men and affairs. He has travelled
in promoting great business
enterprises, crossing the ocean many
times. Graceful in manner and forceful !
in conversation he made many friends,
where others failed.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Public School Lecture Course.

All who are interested in the cause Of
education, and that means everybody
in Milford, will be pleased to learn
that Supt. A. R. Spade, of New Castle
county, has been secured to deliver
course of five lectures on his favonte
subject, mature Study" Supt Spade
has become a specialist in his line.
Each of his lectures is illustrated with
from fifty to one hundred stereOpticOn
views, which are said to be unusually
clear and lifelike.
This is not a money making scheme
on the part Of anyone, but is primarily
for the public school. About one hun
dred tickets only will be sold, and in
disposing of them, preference will be
given the school children. No better
opportunity of gratifying the childish
hunger for natural things could be
given. Moreover, our children will be
brought to value observational power,
to catch something of the spirit of
really distinguished student of nature,
and to give to their own blind impulses
some definite direction.
The dates and titles Of the lectures
are as follows; January oath, Eggs
aud Feathers; February End, 'Dela'
ware, or the Meeting Places of the
Blue Hens Chickens; February 23rd,
'Fangs, Fins and Stings"; March 9,h,
"The Picturesque LIray Caverns and
the Historic Shenandoah Valleys;
March 29th, "Leaves and Blossoms"
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
CO.OperatIOn q MOney Save.

Every intelligent farmer needs his own
local weekly newspaper and a good agri-
cultural family publication. He can't run
his home or farm successfully without
either of them.
A combination of the two, at a cost not
far from the regular price of one, is CO.
operation which saves the farmer money,
and gives him two papers every week for
one year, filed with all news of local in
terest, and all up-to-date ideas in modern
and successful farming.
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE, Milford, Del,
fills the bill for local news.
The New York Tribune Farmer, New
York City, published weekly, has no
superior IN the land as a thoroughly prac-
tical, helpful, entertaining, illustrated ag-
ricultural family paper.
A special contract enables us to furnish
both Of these papers one year for slips,
but if subscribed for separately the regu-
ar price is 1928 Send all orders to The
MIIFoRD Chronicle, Milford, Del
Your name and address OH a postal to
Geo w. Best, Tribune Farmer Office,
New York City, will bring you a free
sample copy.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Bishop MeCabe to Preside.

The Board Of Bishops Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, in semiannHal
session at Washington, assigned Bishop
Charles G. McCabe of Philadelphia to
preside over the annual session of the
Wilmington Conference, which will be
held at Pocomoke City, Maryland, be
ginning on March 14th next and also
10 preside over the annual session Of
the Delaware (eolored) Conference,
which will be held at Cheslertown,
Maryland, beginning on March 2lst.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Church News.

The Christian Endeavor prayer meet
ing will be held as usual on next Sun.
day evening beginning at O'Clock.
Topic, 1.-THE Dangers Of Indulgence" 4"
Prov. % 20 35. Is. 5:25.25.
Prof. La Rue will have charge Of the
Chapel and act for the superintendent
during his absence, commencing next
Sunday. A full attendance of all the
members is earnestly desired and any
visitors cheerfully welcomed.
Christ Church. 18th, (twenty-
first Sunday after Trinity celebration,
73O a. M; mathis, litany and sermon,
1880; Sunday School, 1.45 p. M; St
Faiths Guild, Tuesday evening Christ
Church Guild, Wednesday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Mr.. Addicks' Property Sold.

At the County Court House in viii.
mingtOn on Tuesday morning the prop.
erty of J. Edward Addicks at No. lOO6
King street, formerly the Wilmington
Club, which for several years has been
Addicks' headquarters in Wilmington,
was sold at public sale by Sheriff Gillis.
The property was sold under foreclosure
proceedings and was purchased by H.
H. Ward, attorney, for S8825.
This was considered a high price for
the property. The mortgage, taxes and
costs against it amount to about $780,
The city will get S5l9 for four years taxes
and the county $S4 for two years taxes.
The sale was largely attended and
there were four bidders, H. H. Ward,
Walter H. Hayes, William E. Haw
kins and Charles S Hinchman, of
Camden, N. j., under whose foreclosure
stock on Addicks' farms were recently
sold. Mr.. Hinchman did his bidding
through his attorney and made the first
bid which was $4,000. After several
more bids were made Walter H Hayes,
A. l.. Ainscow, bid $1,000
After that the bidding was between
Mr.. Ward and counsel for Mr.. Hineh-
man. 1t was knocked down to Mr..
Ward at $SS25.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Houston Items.

Fire d troyed the dwelling recently pur-
chased from K. +. Burr1s by Mrs j. B. POstlea
last Tuesday evening II was located In the
northwestern part Of HoustoD.an as the fire
was discovered about one OF the chimneys II
is supposed to have bad It's origin from de-
fective fiue. When first seen the flames had
so much headway that II was Impossible %
save the building or any of the househol0
goods Thomas f. Hudson was living 10 the
house at the time, and there was policy or
insurance in the Delaware Insurance COM
pany on both the house and furniture, which
will nearly cover the loss.
Extra services have been commenced In
the Laws Chapel Church.
Lima beans are being canned by the JOnh-
son Bros at their cannery here.
The many lady friends OF Mrs Dora This
tlewood gave her q surprise party last Ihura-
day evening.
this week undergoing repairs
One Of the Travelling Libraries owned ~
the State, is now at Mrs. WhartOns for the
Of the public;
Andrew touches is visiting IN PennsylYa-
mia. 80.
TO take ap his old position as ? ma-@
chinist.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Big Blaze At SeafOrd.

The livery stable of Edward Hurley,
located in the heart of SeafOrd, was de-
stroyed by fire at 6 o'clock on Tuesday
morning together with several wagons,
carriages and $500 worth of feed. The
new barn recently erected by Joseph
N. Coulbourn, adjacent thereto, was
also destroyed together with several
smaller outbuildings Fifteen horses
were rescued from the livery stable after
much difficulty. Several dwellings in
the neighboTheod were on fire, but the
efficient work of the fire department
prevented their destruction. The loss
will reach $4,000 and is partially COW
cred by insurance. The origin is not
known.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Grange Officers Elected.

The following officers Of Kent County
Pomona Grange have been elected for
the ensuing year: Master, J. J. Rosa
Milford; Overseer, ] E. Carter, Smyrna;
Lecturer. Wesley Webb, Dover; Stew
ard, I. T. Cooper, Camden Assistant
Steward, Burton Cosden, Hazlettville ;
Chaplain, George NJ. Bastain, FELTON, /;
II. NJ. Baxter, Dover Treas.
uIer, E. H. Bancroft, Camden Gate
keeper, E. A. Evans, Cheswold Ceres,
Mrs Anna Armstrong, Smyrna Flora,
Mrs. Kate Bancroft, Camden Pomona,
Mrs. Mary Belle Slaymaker Richard
son Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs.
Annie Evans, Cheswold.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
CoIored Teachers Institute.

On Thursday evening, November 10Th,
DR.. NJ G. B. Mason, Secretary Of the
Freedman's Aid Society OF the M. E.
Church, will make an address in the
st. Paul NJ. E. E Church. DR.. Mason
is a leaderofhis race and has no superior
as platform orator. Special care will
be taken for the comfort of all white
people who attend. An admission fee
of 25 cents will be charged to help de-
fray the expenses. All are invited to
attend the sessions Of the Delaware
State ColoIed Teachers Institute on
November 10Th, 10Th and 18th in the
same church.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Residence Of Daniel Cole Robbed.

On Tuesday evening while the family
were absent for a social call, a thief
tered the home of Daniel Cole in South
Milford, and stole money to the amount
of Sl3, and the house thoroughly ran
sacked. Who ever the guilty party was
they knew where to look for money {;
which belonged to the daughter, Miss
May. She had placed it behind pic.
ture on the wall that evening before
going out. They effected entrance by
a back window and passed out the same
way. They suspicion who the guilty
party is, but sufficient evidence is net
at hand to make an arrest.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Improve the City Jail.

Steel lattice cells, if properly con-
structed, are the cheapest cell in the
world when considered from the stand
point of service. A prisoner with an
accomplice can escape very easily from
a brick, stone or wood cell. But never
from a steel lattice cell. Town boards,
county commissioners and other SINH
lar official bodies throughout this and
other States are now putting these steel
lattice cells up in the place Of old-fash-
ioned ones.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Institute Program.


Following is the program OF the Sus-
sex County Teachers Institute, to be
held in Armory Hall, Milford, on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday, Novem-
Der 22nd, 23rd, and 24th:
WEDNESDAY, lOOOAM
Devotional Exercises. Rev. H. L. Bunstein
Welcome' Ex-senator Abbott, President
Milford School Board,
Aodress, some Analyses of the Masterpieces Of
Englsh Literature" Rev. H. L. Quigg.
Introductory Remarks .............POWel G. Fithiam
WEDNESDAY, l As P. ~
Address, Delaware Historyn H. @. Conrad ESQ
Address, "The Inducive Teaching Of Master
,,,,s,. 3. q, pieces e,cts; h. Rev. H. L. Quigg..
Fithian.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Vocal Solo, Powell G. Fithian
Lecture, 'The Coming American" Frank Dixon
THURSDAY, 900 A. N.
Devotional Exercises. E. n. CantwelI
Address, "Ihe Ideal Teacher Hon, Henry HOuck
Moral Training in the Public Schools. Rev. f. N.
CantWell.
Address, "Elements Of Success" Hon. Henry
Address, "Ihe True Objective of Public Educa-
t0ni" Dr. Geo. Edward Reed.
THURSDAY las p, NJ
Address, "School Management" Hon. Henry
HOuck.
ADDRESS, 'Entnuslasm As a Factor Of Success"
DIT. Geo. Edward Reed.
Address, SIS Il Worth While.r Prof. Powell G.,
Fithian
Address, 1.-THE Teachers Unconscious Infuenee,'E
DR.. Geo. Edward Reed.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The Ernest Gamble Concert Company.
FRIDAY, 900 A. N.
Devotional Exercises Rev G. T.. Jones
Address, "Ihe Three HIS In Education" J." Dr. Geo.
w. Gerwig
Drill, by Primary Music Glass Miss Beulah Lewis,
Instructor in Music in Milford Schools
Address, ,"From Ocean to Ocean, "John P. Holland.
Address, 'Ihe Teachers Reward Dr.. Geo w,
Gerwig.
FRIDAY, 145 P. NJ,
Practical Teaching Of Rote Songs. Prof Powell
G. Fithian.
Address, "Ideas "............... Dr. Geo W. GerWig
Address, "Reading," ........GeO. b. HynsOn A. NJ.
Notices, Announcements. Local Institutes, Etc,
Supt John D. Brooks,
FRIDAY EVENING.
The Lyric Glee Club
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
steamer Mary N. vInyard To Be Sold.

Judge Bradford in the United States
Court Tuesday issued a decree ordering
the sale of the steamer Mary M. Vineyard
of the Milton and Philadelphia Steam
boat Company. The steamer will be
taken from Milton to Wilmington and
sold there as it is expected that a better
price can be obtained at that port. The
order for the sale of the steamer was
made on the application of Howard NJ.
Long, a Philadelphia attorney who
represents the MeGeeC Coal Mining Com
pany of that city, which concern has a
claim of Sll5O.2l for coal against the
vessel. The boat was recently HbelIed
for claims aggregating nearly S5OOO
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Hunting Season Opens Next Wednesday.

The season opens on Wednesday,
November 18th, throughout the State
for rabbits, quail and squirrel. The
last Legislature passed law making
a closed season for squirrels in New
Castle and Kent counties, except be-
tween November Is and January l, of
the succeeding year. ItalsO is unlsw.
ful in New Castle and Kent counties
to destroy the nest of a squirrel at auy
time. The Delaware Game Protective
Association has wardens throughout
the State and will cause the arrest of
any person hunting protected game be.
fore November 10.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Short Items of News.

Inefe are no ulpnthefla cases III tAls
section.
Quite a few English snipe have been
killed this week.
Remember. This town don't contain
a single speak easy.
A few cases of chicken pox are re-
ported in this vicinity.
Isaae A. White has a new casket
wagon a fine thing in its line.
Quite a number of our farmers have
made cider from Keiffer pears.
Trappers here say that muskrats are
quite plentiful on our marshes.
Halloween boys around here done
some little damage TO property.
Notwithstanding the latness of the
season some few tomatoes are coming in.
Chestnuts was never known to be as
plentiful as this season in this vicinity
Corn husking is being pushed strongly
by our farmers. The yield is fairly good.
Report says the farmers in this vicin-
ity have deposited heavily in our banks.
A band of Gypsies passed through
Milford ON Tuesday and camped near
Lincoln.
Several focks of wild geese passed
over this town on Monday evening 60
ing south.
As the cunning season will soon open
the farmers should be on their guard
for brush fires.
There is stored in this town for ship
ment thirty five thousand baskets OF
sweet potatoes.
The net proceeds of the festival held
at Milford Neck Church on Nov. 3rd
and 4th were $59.66.
Residents along our bay shore and
marshes are getting their boats in shape
for the duck shooting.
Quite few mOngIel dogs are roam.
ing our streets. Women and children
are frequently attacked.
Mrs. Andrew Allen fell down stairs
last wednesday and sustained severe
bruises and a broken rib.
Rabbits, opossums and coons are said
to be plentiful. The sportsmen say
partridges are a little scarce.
The band of Gypsies located in Dor
sey's Woods, near this town, gathered
in the sheckles in fortune telling on
Sunday last.
John Truitt, a well-known proger,
brought to this market on Saturday
asst fifty. seven terrapin and hundred
pound of snappers.
John Tom Bennett, of Milford Neck,
,aught at Benefits Pier on Saturday
seven bushels of rock and perch fish.
All were disposed of in this market.
J. 4. George received notice Tuesday
hight of the death of his mother in
Philadelphia. She was SO years old last
August, and her remains will be inferred
1t Barratt's Chapel this afternoon.
All the straw hats had not been taken
n for the season, up to yesterday,
when a well dressed young man wear
ng one promenaded Walnut street.
His hat attracted the attention of the
mall boys, who kept hollering out look
It the guy, shoot the hat and soforth.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Clerk Of Supreme Court.

Walter Pardoe, of Milford, Prothono-
tary of Kent county, was on Thursday
sworn in and bonded as Clerk of the
Supreme Court Of Delaware, he having
recently been appointed by Governor
Lea. DR.. George W. Marshall and Col.
Theodore Townsend appeared as bonds
men for Mr.. Pardoe, in the sum Of SS, 600.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
PLEA FOR ATHLETICS
At DELAWARE COLLEGE.

Athletics at Delaware College will
Improve in 1905 and 6. The new SIS 900
gymnasium and drill hall is nearly
finished and will soon be occupied, and
will give ample means for training
through the winter.
The shower baths and lockers will be
big Improvements over present condi-
tions The gym will have movable ap'
paratus, so that it can be easily cleaned
and used for drill, etc.
Americans love sports and they must
have games and they will take chances.
Young men, full of vigor and energy
and physical "go" must have an outlet.
Athletics help work this out, and take
the place, to some extent, Of hazing,
6ehts and foolish student Franks and
excesses, and help eradicate vices.
Spirit is improving. More men turn
out and try for places. Over halfoflast
wears foot ball team graduated, but
Sbe list was promptly well filled, and
the second team is doing good work,
with plenty Of subs. Larger numbers
benefit ed Mr.. Mannake, the coach is
doing very good work.
Many students need prod or JOLT
to get them out to work. They lead
sedentary lives often, and become fiat
,ehested and round shouldered, and the
work in athletics, field, gym and drill
will soon correct defects. Manly quail
tiles are encouraged. Pluck, endur
ance, se!Econtrol, discipline all help.
Schedule of foot ball games;
November IL, George Washington
University at Washington, D. Q.
November1 Fordham at New Aork.
November 25, Pennsylvania Military
College at Chester.
November 80, M. A g. at Newark.
Open play is urged, though under
the present rules mass plays will exist
for some time Rough play is on thed
cline, and any dirty work is put down.
Boxing, fencing and swimming and bas
ket ball will be features, with indoor
sports in February. THERE'S plenty OF
base ball material. and good list Of
dates is being made.
Tennis is very popular. Work in the
gym will be systematic. The running
track will be of great value for wind,
etc. Usual relay and track teams will
be tried out in class events, with many
entries.
The Alumni should help athletics.
Students give $4, Faculty S.. Why not
Alumni and friends? Six setting up
exercises are given through the year.
Lung exercise for deep breathing,
marching step, 2 arm exercise, 2 leg ex.
ercise, erect carriage, confidence and
The foremost idea in College is to
help make men, good for toll and effort
and strife; men who can tackle any
problem, and make good confidence
in power to do, and strength to carry
through.
Control of athletics is in the hands of
the Faculty through Athletic Council,
Profs. Short, Smith and McCaskey and
students Fulton, LOvett, Stewart, Grif-
fin. Bona fide students are on teams.
Men with conditions are barred. In
the gym proportions will be worked
put as to height, reach, weight, size Of
chest, expansion, waist, take up, sizes
Of arms and legs Defects noted and
work given to fill out same. Courage is .
gained to a degree in all these lines, and
with full breaths and walks /
and runs through the country benefit
all. E. w. M.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Stubborn Fire at Dover.

Fire broke out in the home Of r. R
Kenney in Dover on Monday night at
10 o'clock. So dense was the smoke,
that it was some time before the fire
men could enter the room in the third
story, where the fire originated, and
locate the blaze. The fire started in the
servants room and is supposed TO have
resulted from a match dropped by
some one.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
A Milford Man Dies In New orleans.

John H. Hudson, colored, aged about
43 years, and well-known waiter, died
on Tuesday last at New Orleans. He
was a son of the late Dublin Hudson
of Milford. He leaves one sister and
two brothers, the latter living in Troy,
New York. Interment was made at
New Orleans.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Married.
EppINaToN-PEaRAM.

The wedding Of Charles Eddington,
formerly OF Milford, and Miss Nancy
Thornton Pegram, of Richmond, Va
took place on Wednesday, November
1st, at the home of the brides parents
in that city. Mr.. Eddington has been
in the employ of the Richmond and
Fredericksburg Railroad for six years
past, and is a son Of Mr. and Mrs. John
Eddington, of South Milford. They
will reside in Richmond.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
To Preach At FELTON,.

Rev. George A. Wolfe, Of Whining
ton, is the supply preacher at the MP.
Church in FELTON, and preached there
last Sunday. He will preach during
the winter at tn 1t church. The church
is without pastor on account of the
of Rev. J. c. Shaw, who
has entered the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
The First peIaware.s Reunion.

Survivors of the First Delaware Regi-
ment, of the Civil War, have decided to
arrange a reunion of all the veterans in
Delaware some time next summer.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-10
Entertainment.

An entertainment will be given in
the lecture room of the Presbyterian
Church on Tuesday night, when an at
tractive program will be rendered and
served. The price Of ad-
mission will be ten cents for adults and
five cents for children.