davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24
Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10. l. O.O.F.

Once again has death invaded the
sacred circle of our Lodge and taken
from us our brother, Jacob Y. FOulk,
Past Grand Master, who was one Of the
oldest members of our organization,
having been identified with the Lodge
for more than fifty years.
Hewas a brother truly worthy of the
name, and unless prevented by sickness
orsonne other unavoidable circumstance
be was always present, and was ever
ready and willing to perform whatever
duty that was placed upon him by the
organization.
He was a loving and devoted hus-
band, kind father, a good and true
friend and an exemplary Odd Fellow.
We deeply sympathize with the
widow and children Of our deceased
brother in their sad afflictiOn and COM
mend them to the Great Being who is
to wise to err and to good to be unkind.
Resolved. That we set apart page in tho
minute book OF our Lodge wherein shall be in
serbed the date OF our brothers death and this
tribute of respect to his memory
Resolved, That suitable copy OF this, our Of
fetal action, be presented TO the widow Of our de-
parted brother.
Nv. HEvALow
WIN. E. MEssICK,
W. w. DAUGHBRTY.
Signed by the above committee on
this the thirteenth day Of February,
1905, Milford, Delaware.
Once again has death invaded the
sacred circle of oar Lodge and taken
from us our brother, Daniel Mitten, Of,
Frederick, who was one Of the Oldest
members of our organization, having
been identified with the Lodge for more
than forty years.
He was brother truly worthy Of the
name, and unless prevented by sick
ness or some other unavoidable cireum-
stance, he was always present and was
ever ready and willing TO erfOrm what
ever duty that was placed upon him
by the organization.
AS a citizen he was love for his
peaceable disposition which was nn.;-
cable in his business life as in his laieF
wears Of retirement. But few men have
lived in this community to such an old
age without having had enemies.
He was a loving and devoted hus-
band, a kind father, q good and true
friend and an exemplary Odd Fellow.
We deeply sympathize with the
widow and children Of our deceased
brother in their sad affiistion and COM
mend them to the Great Being who is
to wise to err and 10 good to be unkind.
Resolved That we set aparta page in the minute
book of our Lodge wherein shall be inscribed the
date of our brothers death and this tribute Of
spect 10 his memory.
Resolved, That a suitable copy Of this, our Of
6cial action, be presented to the widow OF our de-
ceased brother, and also copy be sent to our
local paper for publication.
GARDNER W. JosEPH,)
j. W. HALLETT, Com.
W. G. ABBOTT
Signed by the above committee on
this the twentieth day Of February, in
the year Of our Lord, Nineteen Hum
dred and Five, Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24
special Sermon.

Rev. R. G. Waters, D. D., who has
been away on au evaugelistic tour,
preaching in Chester aud Philadelphia,
is at home again. He will preach =
special sermon In the st. Paul M. E.
Church this Sunday evening. All Of
his many friends in Milford, both whits
and colored, are asked to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24
Coms BACK, Oh BlIIy COme Back.

In the office of the CHRONICLE for
a week past there has been sadness
AfBlly" is gone. From the editor to
the press boy, there has been call to,
but no answer from the soft voiced
Billy; and any information of his
whereabouts will be thankfully re-
eeived. Yes, we will all contribute to-
wards a reward for his return. 1t was
on Thursday night, when the machin-
cry was whirling off the last edition Of
the CHRONICLE that "Billy" disap-
psal ed from the front of the office his
supper partly finished, and has not
been seen since. He was pretty, half
ggrOwin cat, with fine gray coat having
ripes of dark hair running around bis
.sbody; and although answering to the
i.aams Of "Billy," she was not the kind
aoi cat that the name would indicate.
sABilIy's" peculiarly was the length OF
'tail and though we have seen several
that resemble "Billy" there was none
that measured up te the tail measure
ment necessary to establish them in
eBilly's" place to eat scrambled eggs
for breakfast, stewed chicken for din
ner and sardines and cheese for lunch.
Everybody misses "Billy" and we
want you to come home "Billy," we
won't ask any questions or unbraid you
fof leaving but just come back and es-
tablish Yourself as Of yOre.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24
Sale Of DR.. Prettyman's Lands.

The administrative of the late DR.. J..
S. Prettyman will sell the. real estate
in the town of Milford, othc
home residence. 1t comp.
very desirable building lots
the edge OF Milford and shot
buyers. The sale will take
Wednesday, March Sth. F,
particulars see the advertisem'
paper and posters.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24

John DunDing, land agent Of George
to wn, has sold farm near Sand Hill
Church for ex-Sheriff P. J. Hart, Of
Milton,
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24
GARDNER W. JOSEPH, }
]. W. HA.LETT, ,,
w. G. ABBoTT,

Signed by the above committee on
this the twentieth day Of February, in
the year Of our Lord, Nineteen Hum
dred and Five, Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24

- ssSs1sulaEsl sss adylgtisoment
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24

to 81
Tor tla
Ill tha
|th tw
|cessity
|lenian
|iceabl
Who a.
|lOYert
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-24

Signed by the above committee on
this the thirteenth day Of February,
1905, Milford, Delaware.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
CROWDS ATTEND SERVICES
FATHERS HoWLE AND o,KANE
CONDUCTING MISSION.
Interesting and Instructive Meeting at
St. Vincent's Catholic Church, Begin
ing Sunday Morning.

\ two weeks mission conducted by
Fathers Howle and O'kane was be-
gun at st. Vincent's Catholic church at
high mass Sunday morning Father
O'kana delivered the first sermon of
the mission at that time and the
church was filled to Overlooking. The
text was taken from the words of ST
Paul delivered to Ephesians: See
therefore that ye walk circumspectly
acting not as unwise. but as wise men,
redeeming the time
The services We're resumed again at
I o clock and there was another large
crowd in attendance. AT the meeting
a course of instructions began for those
preparing tor communion ana for con
frmation. These instructions will be
held every night throughout the two
weeks Of the mission No children
will be allowed to attend the meetings,
however, as they are for men and wo-
men only.
Al 100 O'Clock Sunday night the
cDening exercises fcl the women's
mission took place. Fathers O'Kane
and Howle were delighted with the
large number of women in attendance.
Father Ho"ie gave the sermon on the
text: what doth it profit man if
! he gain the whole world and lose his
| own soul
After the sermon the benediction Of
the Blessed Sacrament was given by
| Father Howle
| The order of exercises for the next
| two weeks will be as follows: Masses
| every morning at 5, 6. z and 8 o'clock
! The way OIL the cross every afternoon
| at :: o'clock, except Saturday and Sun
day. Course of instructions for those
preparing for communion and con-
| flrnlation at Z O'Clock every evening.
The regular mission exercises at
7:3O o'clock every evening. This week
| the mission exercises will be for wo-t
men only, and next week they will be
| for men only The other exercises
held throughout. the day are for both
men and women.
The meetings were continued yester-
day Withimass at 5 O'Clock. and despite
the inclement weather there was a
good attendance. AT the and 8
o'clock masses short sermon or in
struction will be given. e,i#5@
At the meeting last night Father
O'kane delivered a strong sermon on
the subject, THE Only Obstacle TO
Our Eternal Salvation-Mortal Sim
There was very good attendance and
the fathers last night expressed them
| selves as being we'll pleased with. the
work thus far. The crowds which have
attended the meetings have been larg-
er than they had expected, and they.
feel that there is great interest in the
mission and that it will be productive
Of great good among the people.
At the meeting tonight Father How'll
will deliver q discourse on the sub
/ ject, The Eternal Torrents Inflicted
on the Damned
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
!, Three Il. Police bic, Officers Examined
Behind >losed Doors.
sTtL NO ACTION TAKEN q
Ts SL-I Ff
TAKEN
Commission Discussed Statements of
Witnesses and Adjourned Without
Announcing a shanse as Result Of
Their Investigation.

The board of police commissioners
met in the chiefs office again last
night and continued its investigation
into the affairs Of the department.
hearing statements from three police
men concerning the allegations Of tho
officers who made complaints at the
meeting last Thursday night
Like the former session. last nights
meeting was behind closed doors No
one except the three commissioners
and the witness being examined was
allowed inside
The board adjourned after being in
session about three hours without Civ
ing an NintimatiGn OF wha, TRANSFERRED
during that time II is understood
however. that beyond a discussion on
the statements of the witnesses, moth
ing was done. Officers Messcll. r. A.
johnson and T. A. Mitchell were the
witnesses examined
Nhether or not the commissioners
will meet again before the regular
meeting night, March ,. remains to be
seen. 4
An announcement OF some kind as to
the result of this investigation is
looked Tor at the next meeting and this
Will be awaited with no little interest
by the members OF the force as We'll as
the public generally.
1t is generally believed that there
VIII be some minor changes, at least.
made by the board. but as yet nothing
mas been agreed upon by the members.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
Steamer kanaVila Coming te
Shlpyard for Repairs.
s1RU-K DERELIcT OFF COAST
salacia Seven Days Overdue From
Liverpoo'-Missour to be Painted
before Loading Big Coal Cargo for
MISUNDERSTANDING Notes.

The American steamship Kanawha is
expected to arrive here today from
New York in tow Of the tug Maverick.
She will proceed to the shipyard where
she will have new propeller placed
anu undergo repairs.
The Kanawha lost her propeller
While enroute from Boston for Norfolk
light. several days ago, and she lay
seventy miles off Sandy Hook lightship
in helpless condition for two days
before she was sighted by passing
steamer and towed into New York
harbor. 1t is supposed that the steam
er struck a submerged wreck
A survey OF the vessel was held at
New York and she left that harbor
Saturday in tow Of the tug Maverick.
She will be repa red at the shipyard
as soon as possible after which she
will so TO Norfolk and load a cargo Of
coal for Boston. The steamer has been
employed in the coal trade between
Boston and Norfolk for a number OF
years
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
n theatrical

- & , 3
'Davy Crockett is the drama of the
frontier which James J. Jeffries has
revived Tor his present tour in which
he essays the role SO long presented
by the late Frank Mayo and in which
he will be seen here on Monday, Feb
rnary q. at the Academy Of Music
The champion is making a success
in the part which is said to well be-
come his naturalness and character
Jeffries is presenting his production
TO large houses all along the line Of
his tour and he is credited with not
only giving satisfaction in himself. but
with carrying clever supporting com
pany. The drama is mounted in SPLEEN
did style and is completely equipped
scenicaliy After the performance Of
the play Jeffries appears in physical
culture demonstration in which, with
his sparring partner, Frank Kenny, the
champion gives an illustration OF
scientific boxing in three rounds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
I Mrs ZCEllxZadsen Ais,AAol4ie Henry

Miss Matte Henry, vice-President Of
Danville- Art Club 42o Green Street,
Danville. Va. writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinklam:-A1any years suf-
fering with femaleweakness, inflammation and
broken down system made me more anxious
to die than to live, but Lydia r. pinkhani's
Vegetable Compound has restored my health
and am SO grateful for it that want every
suffering woman to know what Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound Will do for her"
When women ure troubled with
Irregular. suppressed or painful mem
situation, weakness, leucorrhRa, dis
placement or liberation OF the womb,
that bearing-down feeling, intiammn-
ton of the ovarics. backache. bloating,
Tor hatulency), general debility, indi-..
gestlon, and nervous proStra ton. or ara
beset with such symptoms as dizziness,
faintness, lassitudc, eXcitability iris
liability, nervousness. sleeplessness,
melancholy, 'allgone" and ..wanl-to-
be-left-alone' feelings, blues, and hope
| lessness, they should remember there
is one tried and true remedy. Lydia
%. PinllEamis Vegetable Compound ut
once removes such troubles No other
medicine il, the world has received such
unqualified endorsement. No other
medicine has such IL record of cures OF
female troubles. Refuse to buy. any
other medicine, for you need the best.
Alightheart,a cheerful countenance,
| and all the charms Of grace and beauty
I are dependent upon proper action Of the
| bodily organs. You cannot look we'll
unless YOU feel we'll
Mrs. Pinl1ham invites all sick women
| to write her for advice. Her advice and
medicine have restored thousands TO
4 health. Address, Lynn, Mass
lpound Succeeds Where Others Fail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
VIRGINIA OUT OF Dry DOCK.
Torpedo Tube. Holes Cut ard Rudder
Hunu.

Torpedo Tube. Holes Cut ard Rudder
Hung.
The battloship Virginia vas tlcate,l
cut Of dry dock No. 2, at The shin.
yar:i. yesterday afternoon The vessel
has heor in the dry dock Cor tie past
week having torpedo holes cut in her
hui and having her, ru.ltler hung.
The government report on the con.
srncucn Of warsrips building for the
navy on February / showed the VIZ
sinia to be 1910 per cent completed.
The vessel will be lowed around to
the south side of pier. 3, where the big
electric craEe Harc,1l,s Will set hsr
third s,lckc funnel in position. She
already has two of. her three snlol;c
stacks in position. the engines TO, tho.
Virginia arc new being constructed in
the machine SHOP at tho :;.ip3a ard ansl
they will b., placed in the next few
months.
Al though the belt lire armor has
Ieen put CT the warship there yet r.
mains great deal CT armor to 10
placed. The work Will reurira Int (,
sho,t time. IS all Of the amor has az
rived at the shipyard The ar,nc..
around the 1urrcts will not e., placed
until the turrets are about ready tn
be put Oh the vessel. which will not lie
done for several morhs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

At the New York State Assembly Of
Mothers, q prominent New York doctor
toldthe 5O0Women present that healthy
American women We're SO rare as to be
almost extinct.
This seems to be a sweeping state.
ment OF the condition of American
women. Yet how many do YOU know
who are perfectly Well and do not have
some trouble arising from a derunge-
ment OF the female organism which
manifests itself in headaches, back
aches, nervousness. that bearing-down
feeling, painful OF. Irregular menstrual
ton, leucorrhnn, displacement of the
uterus, ovarian trouble, Indigestion or
sleep(esSness There is tried and
true remedy for all these ailments.
Lydia E. Pinllhams Vegetable Com
pound has restored-more American
women to health than all other rene
dies in the world. 1t regulates,
strengthens and cures diseases OF the
female organism as nothing else can
For thirty years it has been curing
the worst forms of female COM
plants.
Such testimony as the following
should be convincing
Mrs. L. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Ia, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
~ can truly say that you have saved my life
and cannot express my gratitude to ryo;i in
words. For two years spent lots OF money
i'll doctoring without any benefit for men
strual irregularities and had given up all
hopes Of ever being well again, but | was
persuaded to try Lydia E. pinkhan's Vegc-
table Compound and three bottles have re-
stored me to perfect health Had it not been
for. You would have been i'll my grave
to-day
Lydia E. Plakllam's Vegetable Con
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
Appeals to His Mother

= Eberg, who els said to be the son
OF wealthy manufacturer of Phila-
:delphla, was in the police court yester-
day on board warrant sworn out BY
W. N. Overton, who claims that the
man owes him $25. Eberg was COM
mitted to jail, Justice Brown telling
him that he would be released il the
S25 was paid before Friday The pris-
oner has telegraphed his mother for
help.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

ny Tracy, Hickman anu Samuel IT.
Sharp, Grant. Fergusonss Wharf.
Sailed: Steamers Mancunia, (Br.),
Tamplco; Albura, (Br), Goady, Ham
burg; Henry Horn, (Ger.), Hansen,
Pensacola for Client; Fernmoor. tBr.) },
Thorbnrn, New Orleans for Queens
town; Uplands, tBr.), Venus, Port
Tampa for Tommy. Schooner Abbc III.
Green,s New York
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
Missouri to be Repaired.

The American steamship Missouri
will be aoated into drydock No. 2 at
the shipyard today for the purpose OF
having her hull cleaned and painted.
1t is thought that a number Of the
arivets in the vessels hull are loose
ana they will be frightened.
After being repaired the vessel will
load 10000 tons Of coal for Cavite at
the Chesapeake & Ohio coal piers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
Or. Hicks Attorney

Attorney J. G. Titon. of Norfolk. who
has been retained to represent DR.. S.
Delaney Hicks. was in the city Sun
day and visited his client in jail. DR..
Hicks will be tried in the next few
weeks on the charge Of forgery. After
his conference with his client. Attor-
ney Tilton said enough to lead the po-
lice to believe that his plea for the
doctor will be insanity
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
Wanderer Out OF Commission.

The boilers of the Chesapeake and
Ohio tug Wanderer arc being repaired
Attic shipyard and the tug. is now out
of commission. 1t is expected that
The work OH the vessels boilers will
he completed in a few weeks and she
will go into commission again about
March ].
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Mr.. Marion Rahm returned to his
home in Richmond yesterday after
spending several days with his amt,
4 Mrs llf w. 2. Brett, on Twenty-ninth
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
Seven DAYS Overdue.

The British steamship Salaca, which
is now seven days overdue from Liver
pool, has not been reported and fears
for her safety are being entertained
by shipping men. The steamer sailed
from Liverpool for this port on Janu-
airy % and was due here last Tuesday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
transferred From Maryland.

Acting Warrant Machinist r. l..
Drake has teen detached from the str-e
mored cruiser Maryland at the ship.
yard and has been assigned to the ar.
1norcd cruiser Pennsylvania at the.
CramD yard Philadelphia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
"a Per Cent. investment.

Fer $1,000 we offer a house anu lot
renting for 500 per month. Terms
reasonable. Apply TO w. IT. CHAPLIN.
Treas, helms. Marye. Boyenton e
Chaplin, Inc. Real Estate, Insurance.
Loans and Investment Bonds. 2-19.3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
Covinatcn at Yard.

The lscabeard Transportation Com
pany's tug Covingten, Which recently
struck a submerged wreck off Cape
Henry and had her rudder post carried
away, is at the shipyard where she
will be repaired.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
The Port Of Norfolk.
{ (By Associated Press

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 20.--Arrived:
Steamers Cuna, (Br.). Starrett, New
Orleans, (and cleared Norresundby via
Copenhagen); Essex, Baltimore, land
cleared for Providence). Bark Balti-
more Charleston, S, c. Schooners Fan
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
In ana Out Of Pert.

The British steamship -Alaci. Cap
tain Traylor enroute from New Or
lears for Es;lerg via Svcn,or@ 'naG
ed bunker coal at this port yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

The British steamship Inca is du,
10 arrive here to:iay light She will
load general export cargo for Europe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
MANY STEAMERS COMING.

Six Will Arrive in Few DAYS tc Load
Cargo.
The British steamship RappShan
mock is duo 10 arrive here today f.,o:n
Liverpool With q cargo OF import. Tx
steamer viii discharge and tl.Sn Ca:
IN cNl.crt cargo for Liverpool.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

The British Steamship Eastwood,
Captain .Scantlebury. enroutc from
Galveston for Livcrrcnl. loaded ;'rn-
Ler coal at this port yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

those forty-two piece dinner sets at
Lash's are selling for only s5.S7 a set.
Have you seen them? 2-7-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Miss Harriet Newman is VISITING
relatives in New Kent county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
.Arriv ed at Charleston.

The schooner Netue Champion ar
rived at Charleston. S. G., from this
I,ort Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Mrs. b. Fl. Howardson and children
nave returned from Alexandra, wher
they visited Mrs. Howardson's parents
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

The British steamship l-chc;rea is
due TO arrive at this port On March ).
The vessel is light and will load IN
export cargo for Europe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Miss Eleanor .Jaleman. of Baltimore,
IS visiting the Misses Hayes, in East
End,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

The British steamships Knight OF St
George and Skerryhnre are hornd fc.
this port without cargo. Both YES,
sells will take on general export car
goes here and sail for Europe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

The British steamship powhatan is
due to arrive here on March with
u general import cargo from London.
She will load exports and rcturn,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Miss Elsie Matthias, of Amelia coun.
", is visiting her cousins, the Misses
Matthias. in East End
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Mrs. J. H. Norman OF Willamsport
"a. is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. a. w. Harper. on REIMBURSEMENT
street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Miss Louise Robertson. OF Washing.
Ton. is visiting her aunt. Mrs w. w
Nolan, on Twanty-tifth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Mrs. w. S. Reed is visiting in Rich
mOnd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21
.Socidl-Per sondl

Miss Bessie Roberts left yesterday
Tor Allegheny City. NIL. to visit rela-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-21

Miss Hallia Bateman has returned to
her home in Louisa county after visit.
ing her cousins, the Misses Bateman
on Twenty-hfth street