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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-10
The Rev. IrI R. Hicks 1907 Almanac

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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-10

1t is regrettable that one Occa-
sionally meet Enocker, who won-
ders what is the matter with the
town. Well, there is nothing at
all the matter with the town, but
rather the individual. We have
no right to claim any one except a
jail-bird, and if they are not suit
ed with conditions as they exist in
Franklin, they are bottled that
eight trains each day pass this
place, and they are at liberty to
go when they please.--FRANKLIN
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-10

The man who tries to live with
out working is a bad example and
a menace to society. 1t is not a
kind father who brings up his son
in idleuess. There are, among my
acquaintanceship, many educated,
honorable young men who pride
themselves that they have never
earned dollar. l do not wish to
be understood as advocating, as a
cure-all for this evil, a recourse
to the digging of bitches, blowing
on a farm or firing a locomotive,
although such a course of treat
ment would be effective in many
cases. What [ mean is that every
young man should devote a share
of his time to some occupation.
whether it brings him money or
not. If he has all the money he
needs, let him give his service to
some charitable calling. There is
field for work of this kind
Sherburu NJ. Becker, Mayor of
Milwaukee,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-10
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. !
Lucas County. 4,

Lucas county. IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. j. Che
npy & Co.. doing business in the City Of
Toledo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE,
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed i'm
my presence. this 9th day of December.
A. ID. 1886.
(sEAL) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catar-h Cure is taken internal
ly. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-10
IN TIME OF PEACE.

In the first months of the Russia.
pan war we had striking example of
the necessity for preparation and the
early advantage OF those who. SO to
speak. have shiugIed their roofs in dry
weather" The virtue of preparation has
made history and given to us our great
est men. The individual as well as the
patton should be prepared for any emer-
geDcy. Are you prepared to successful
ly combat the first cold you take? A
cold can be cured much more quickly
when treated AZ soon as it has been con-
tracted and before it has become settled
III the system. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is famous for its cures Of colds
and 1t should be kept at hand ready for
instant use. For sale by T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-10

The many friends in this Parish
of Albert Schlessipger, who is now
Il Justice of the Peace at Abbeville.
FOR the Third Ward of VermiIlion
parish, will be glad to learn the
Judge Is doing good, as we learn
from the Gnydan News that be has
joined the Salvation Army at Lake
Charles.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23

Bishop MOoTe's sermon last Sunday
morning in the Avenue NJ. E. Church
has been spoken Of as splendid in Its
diction and argument. In the evening
be addressed the EpwOrth League. His
lecture Monday night on "Chemulpo, "
was one of those rare treats which come
too seldom in the lives Of most Of US.
When a man of Bishop MOore's ability
paints word pictures OF scenes of great
historical events which have impressed
him as an eye witness, the nearer of
even ordinary intelligence hangs on
the impressive sentences almost spell.
borr =. To those of military experience,
his tuTe made a deep impression.
3ishol Moore gave his audience an in.
vuctge and pleasant hour.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
ADDICKS' FARMS AGAIN
SOLD BY THE SHERIFF.

The CarrcTOft farm of J. Edward AID
dicks, near CiaymOnt, Delaware. was
sold by Sheriff ellis on Saturday last,
it being bought by Anthony Higgins,
attorney for Charles $. HiDchmsn, of
Camden, n. j., who has "a judgment
for S43, 900 awarded in the New jersey
courts against Addicks. The sale on
Saturday was to satisfy a mortgage
held by Mrs Ida Shaw. 1t originally
was for S33, 900 and interest increased
the claim to S37, 900. At previous sales
Addicks had been the successful bidder
on some of his properties, and he had
posted a percentage of the purchase
price and then forfeited the money.
This was applied toward satisfying the
mortgage held by Mrs Shaw and had
reduced her claim to S27 600.
There were but few bidders on Satur.
day. Daniel 0. Hastings represented
Mrs. Shaw at the sale, and Alexander
B. Cooper represented Mr.. Addicks,
while Mr. Higgins looked after MIR.
Hinchman's interests. Mr.. Hastings
made the first bid of S25 ,00O Mr.. Coop.
er's highest bid was $50, 600. Mr.. Hig-
gins increased this by $1,000 and the
fam was knocked down 10 him.
There was some surprise after the sale
when it became known That Mr. Hinch-
man had purchased from Mrs. Shaw
on Friday her mortgage against the
Carrcroft farm which was prior claim.
Thus Mr. Hinchma2 practically gets
back the money he bid on Saturday for
the farm, although he paid Mrs. Shaw
in cash for the mortgage.
As Mrs. Shaw's mortgage has been
through Mr.. Hinchman buy
ing it, and his title to the Carrcroft
farm is established by his purchase OF
he property on Saturday. there remain I!
he other Addicks farms against which |
Mr.. Hinchman's judgment obtained !
n New Jersey still stands.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Pretty Autumn Wedding.

a very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at noon on Wednesday, November
18th, when Miss Eliza Weiner, dau gh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Thomas
Sharp, was married to Mr.. Joseph Oscar
Barnard, of Greensboro, Maryland, at
the home of the brides parents in Har-
ringtOn, Delaware. The bride entered
the parlOr on her fathers arm, and was
met in the centre OF the room by the
groom, and under large floral bell of
chrvsanthemums the ceremony was
performed by Rev.. Leighton McKim,
rector of Christ P. E. Church, Milford.
The bride was gOwned in travelling
dress of brown brOsdcloth and carried
a shower bouquet of orchids and lilies
of the valley. She was attended by
Miss Fannie Barnard sister Of the
groom. William w. Sharp, a brother
of the bride, was the groom best man.
After a reception and wedding break
fast, the couple started ON a tour north.
The groom s father presented the couple
with farm with mansion A large
number Of guests were present from
pOin Is in Delaware and Maryland.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Church News.

Presbyterian Church-The pastor will
preach in the morning on Partial
Vision"
Avenue NJ. f. Church.-Mornings ser
mon at 1880 by pastor. Evening ser.
vice at o'clock. Subject, Temper.
ance." Conducted by Mrs. Mark L.
Davis. Special music.
The Christian Endeavor prayer meet
ing at o'clock. Leader, Mrs. Ann
Carmean Mrs. Caulk, State pre- den
Of the W. Z. r. Z will be pGesen su
speak. A good musical program ha
been prepared and all are welcome
Christ Church-NOvember 25;h, sun
day before Advent, celebration, 80 a
M mathis, litany and sermon, 10 80
Sunday School, a m; St Faiths
Guild, Tuesday evening Christ Church
Guild, Wednesday evening Thursday
Thanksgiving Day 0 a. m, st. Agnes
Chapter.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
LIQUOR LICENSES TO Be
TAKEN AWAY FROM COURT.

The following was published as
news item in the Sunday Star of VIII
mingtOn, under date of last Saturday
The article follows:
"a shock is in store for the liquo
men of Delaware.
at is reported here upon good Re
publican authority that the new Legis
lature, now. for tine first time over
whelmiDgly Republican, with a two
thirds majority in the House of Rep
resentatives aud lacking only one of a
twO-thirds majority in the State Sen.
ate, will pass some radical reform
measures.
Zone will be statute revolutioniz-
ing the liquor business in this State.
1t is said that the matter is proposed
not only as an attempt to compromise
with the most radical local optionists
50 that the local option movement may
be temperized with and moderated
down to that of any slowly. working
reform, but the proposed legislation
goes further.
1T is intended by the Republicans
to thus strike a blow at the liquor men
who are charged with contributing
money for the Democratic registration
and campaign funds These charges
we're made III. large display advertise
Iuenls just prior t. the general election,
t1at certain bank hare the liquor
money was deposited and afterwards
paid out in dollar or small notes, had
been Swallowed, and that the evidence
was full and conclusive.
The proposition, as It has trans
pired here this week, is to enact no
local option legislation provided the
radical local OptiOnists can be put into
a minority and made to yield, but to
do two radical things:
First, take the issuance and judg.
ment upon liquor licenses away from
the judges Of the Superior Court and
put it into the hands of an Excise
Commission of three members, to be
appointed by the Governor.
Second to pass a high license law,
raising the license fees nearly half.
One suggestion is that the fee be raised
to 81 ,000 but as this would be a we'll
nigh prohibitory law, especially as far
As the small towns are concerned, it is
not likely that it will pass in that
'orm.O
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Birthday Party.

Master J. Edgar Mahan celebrated
his sixteenth birthday on Thursday
evening, November 18th, by having
about twenty friends at very unique
entertainment. Guests were ushered
into a room representing a mOonlit
picnic ground, and the illusion was
complete. The floor was covered with
loose leaves, fancy pillows were in con
venient lOunging hooks, and the only
light came from an apparently full
moon which hung in dark blue sky,
and shed silvery glow upon the scene.
Games and music were INDUCED in and
each person present told some personal
anecdOte. Later a cloth was spread
upon the leaves, refreshments brought
in, and soon regular "old fashioned
picnic" supper was in progress, while
the man in the moon beamed approval.
Altogether it was a novel affair and en-.
jOyable evening, and the guests entered
into the spirit Of the affair with enthu-
sissm. From friends near and far,
Edgar received nearly one hundred
souvenir postals, congratulatIng him
upon the attainment of his sixteenth
anniversary.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Prettymau-Aiken Wedding.

Wayne A. Aiken, daughter of AIDE.
laide and the late J. w. Aiken, and a
well known teacher of this State, was
married TO Peter J. P. Prettyman, a
thrifty merchant of Atlantic City, n. J..
The ceremony took place at the home
of the bride at Dover on Wednesday,
November 2lst. A wedding dinner was
served Immediately after the ceremony,
and the happy couple boarded the 9.35
train for Atlantic City, their future
home.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23

The annual gathering of teachers OF
! Sussex county in their institute will be
held in Armory Hall, Milford, on Wed.
nesday, Thursday aud Friday, Deem
Der IN, 9Th and eth, and every indica.
ton points to a large attendance and a
successful institute. TIE day instruc
tors are people in the fore front of adj
vanced methods of instruction, whose
lectures will be of almost as much value
to the public as to the teachers and the
evening attractions, while primarily for
amusement, will be instructive and en-
tertaining.
On Wednesday evening the pictur-
esque and famous Captain Jack Craw-
ford the Poet and Scout. has been
/ booked for a lecture, an the Captain
is not merely an entertainer, but he is
an instructor, and pleads for higher
culture, nobler manhood and happier
homes. His plea is especially strong
aud pathetic for the American boy,
and the boys love him because of his
unquestiOned sincerity, and his love for
them. wish every boy and girl in
America could hear captain Jack"
On Thursday evening one OF the
finest of the great family of Smiths,
with an excellent company to assist her
in music and delineation, is to entertain
and instruct the audience. Miss Elma
B. Smith is assisted by Miss Merle Til.
lOtsOn, Miss Agnes Ambrose and Mr.. |
Cecil Burleigh. An exchange says of
their program But the star attrac-
ton was Miss Smith. From the bird
notes in her first number, down to the
finish, she led Her mimicry was ma.
ture itself. Particularly in her "Baby
Cry" did she score. Several mothers
present, who left their cradle charges /
in care Of nurses, for a moment almost .
forgot their surroundings and sort of
"hush-h.h.h h" went round nerv1usly.
Miss Smith is a distinguished member
of the smith family" who will be
welcomed again in Kane"
On Friday evening the Dunbar Com
paDy, a male quartette of Bell Ringers;
with musical galaxy, will hold forth,
and the whole story is told in a verse
by Ross H. House, which is as follows
heard them Dunbars play last night:
Land sakes ye'd ort ben there
haint had nary SIGH time
Sence Lily Aliens Unfair:
Four fellers, that was all they wuz,
And that was all twas needed
Ye'c never b'lieve the things they did
Unless ye'd been and seed il.
When We can combine instruction
and pleasure, a. the institutes of Sussex 1
teachers makes 1t possible, every one
should take advantage of the opportu.
nifty for the chances f r pleasure come
none too thick on life's pathway
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChFOnicled
During the Week.

Burton Short has recovered from an
illness of typhoid.
Mrs. Bessie Gillispie has been visiting
in Philadelphia this week.
Newman Ward, Of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Milford friends.
Misses Lena T Stay ton and Elma
Jester visited Philadelphia this week.
Henry Harrington has the chicken
rox at his home on North Walnut
street.
Miss Leah DurbOrough, Of Lebanon,
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B H. Mat
thews,
Miss Mary Trader has returned home
after a weeks visit in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
James G. White, who has been farm.
ing near Greenwood, has moved his
family to Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Parsons, Of Will
mington, are visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Hail
Henry Ingram, of Slaughter Neck,
returned home last Saturday after sew
ersl months absence
Mrs l. B. Graves attended the funeral
Of Mrs. Nellie Baldwin Hates on Thurs
day afternoon at Wilmington.
Dr. 5. II. Staytou, of New York City,
was the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs n. ). Stayton, last week.
William Anderson, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Anderson, this week.
William Twigg, of Scranton, Pa, and
John Twigg, of Philadelphia, are guetss
of their aunt, Mrs. Carrie Latchum.
Mrs William w. StaytOn and daugh-
ter Marian, of Milton, spent last week
with her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. N. S.
StaytOn.
Rev. Burdgette F. Short, of Portland,
Oregon. has been visiting his brother,
I. D. Short, this week and other Della
ware friends.
Miss Bessie Reynolds, of Slaughter
Beach, Mr.. and Miss Price, of Snow
Hill, Md, have been guests OF Miss
Nan Wilson this week.
w. NJ. Joseph, W. q. SammOns and
W. H. Davis attended meeting of the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Will
nington Wednesday evening.
Joseph Watson, of Philadelphia
Frank Watson and Edward Hall, of
Milford, have been enjoying a few days
cunning at Tolbert Workman's, near
Lincoln, this woek.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Grange Notes.

Milford Grange will hold an open
meeting on Saturday, November 9th,
and a Thanksgiving program VIII be
given, Mrs John w. Short, chairman.
Topics for December are "What bull
letins have been issued this year by our
Experiment Station, and have farmers
availed themselves of them ?" Charles
Barker, leader. December Sth, dis
cussion on Parcels Post, " John J. Rosa.
December 18th, "GrOwing of White
Potatoes, " John w. Short. December
22nd, "How can we best celebrate
Christmas, " Miss Alice Phillips. De.
cember Goth, election. A full attend
ance is desired.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Gearge Lockwood Arrested.

Through the efforts OF Detective James
L. Hawkins, George LOckwO was
arrested in Leiperville near Chester,
Pa, on Monday afternoon last on a
charge Of shooting Isaac Ingram, also
colored, at Milford, On November 18th.
Lockwood fled after tine shooting and
Detective Hawkins learned that he was
in Leiperville and notified the chief of
police there, who arrested the negro.
Detective Hawkins removed Lockwood
to Wilmington, he being charged with
murder.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Big Fire at Stockton.

The town # stockton, Worcester
county, Marylar d, was visited by five
last Monday mig t, which destroyed
every business house in the place except
the Stockton Bank. Clarence Parsons,
clerk in the store of P. E Wharton q
Son, was burned to death He was
asleep in the Wharton store in which
the fire originated. The fire was caused
by an explosion either of a barrel of
turpentine or keg Of gunpowder, it is
supposed. 1t is said sixteen buildings
were burned and the money loss will
be about $50, 900, with no insurance.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Accepted a Cal to Milford.

The Rev. Herbert NJ Peck, of French.
town, n J., has acce,ed a call from,
the First Baptist Chui,h Of NIilford
and Will move here With his fonoiIy
this week, and preach IN sunday No.
vember 25th The Thaakseiving cor
vice will be held jointly by all ~ tbe
churches Of Milford in the Banf,st
Church, and Rev. George /. Jones MI,
preach that morning, comnencino -,
lO.45 o'clock. All people are invited - -
be present at this service. 0N ~
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
To Sill Milford National Bank Stock

Under an order Of the United States
Court, in the matter Of H. L. Evans &
Company, the security Trust and Safe
Deposit Company Will rfitr The follow
ing securities for sale on Tuesday, No.
vember 9th, having been pledged as
collateral security for the payment of
certain obligations Eight thousand
dollars worth of JohnstOwn Passenger
Railway bonds. due 1881; fifty-fve
shares of stock of the First National
Bank of Milford This stock at the
last sales made brought 1865 per share.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
New Century Club.

b regular meeting Of the New Cen.
'''y 'ub was held on Monday, No
emu 18th, Mrs. Frank Richards pre-.
s'u'n 3 Although the day was stormy
sne a'U dance was very large. The
ieA''ie principal interest was the ad.
uiesS Oy 'ishop Moore, Of Portland,
CiesoH' "ich was greatly enjoyed as
o" u ny ne appreciative audien ce
" "ict ee'e him. An Instrumental
uuet oy Miss dina C. Barker and Miss
LAY TIaiy 9ini'a' ed piano solo by Miss
Hettie LatchUm ao-t-inrtod Ior1aIr -
- 'Ne ftenoon. Next Mon
~ 10y y. : Hes ..s VII be in charge of Mrs.
y" '''is' 0"alman of Literature.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
SHORT LOCAL BREVlTIES.
''smS Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

Boys and squirrels are laying in thei
winter supply of hickory NUTS.
James w. Reedy is arranging to NOV,
10 Bridgeton, \. j., next week.
Y nufas Ross, respected colored mar
OF North Milford, died last SUNDAY
morning.
Every wide-awake town has a Board
OF Trade. Itserves as an y ray machine
70 see who has the public spirit.
Charles Barker while cunning on
Prime Hook marsh last Wednesday.
killed swan. 1t was a very pretty
bird.
Inc hotel property at FELTON,, owned
~ James Denny Price, is advertised
to be scId at sherifi7s sale the first week
in December.
The State Medical Examining Board
will meet in Dover december u to IS
to examine candidates for the Practice
Of MEDICINE and surgery.
The schooners James VI. Hall and
SamA e. Holmes were wrecked near
Lqlg Branch, n. J last week. Both
ye4 els were built III Milford.
The Salisbury capitalists who recently
purchased the Laurel Sealord Electric
Light Company, viii extend wires to
Bridee0llle and later oil to Greenwood.
Alolao T Dickerslu mas leased the
occupied by James w. Reedy.
,orf II Font and Pear streets, and will
nO79 to Milford from Harrington al
December 1st.
Nathan T. Hutchins, Of Dover, who
10 upwards Of 25 years has been in the
der tive service of the P, B. & w. r.
h. 3 rendered his resignation. His
succe pr has not yet been announced .
= Iheofore Scott, cOlOred, Of Slaughter
Neck As accidentally shot last Sat. .
urday While cunning with a friend
IWenty'slR shot were picked from his
arm and side, but no serious results
are anticipated.
Postles Hammond. son of Charles NJ. /
Hammond OF Lake View avenue, had
his nose broken last Friday morning by
a barn door blowing shut and striking
Aim~ 1t is not a bad fracture, and he
will be around again in week.
Robert 4 Gr.=r Of Salisbury, Nd, a
former resiteutof Milford, has been ap-
pointed by Governor Warfeld a men,
Der Of the HoaIdofE.ectisn Supervisors
Of Wicomira county 70 fin the vacancy
caused by tie death of the late Albert
J. Benjamin.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
Married.
BAILY BLAIR.


Mr.. Walter J. Bailey and Miss Eliza
beth Blair were married at O'Clock on
Sunday evening, November 18th, 1906,
by the Rev. James Carroll, at his home
on North Walnut street, Milford, Del.
PETERMAN-GRIFFIT
Mrs Susan Griffith and Frederick
Peterman, both former residents of Mil
ford, were married at the brides home
In Georgetown at $50 o'clock on Sun
day morning, November 18th, by Rev.
T. S. Barrett. After the ceremony they
took the early train for New York and
other northern cities.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1906-11-23
General cornelius Van Worst Dead.

Respected. honored and full of years.
General Cornelius Van Worst died at
his home, two miles west of Milford
Delaware. on Saturday evening, No
vemher 17th, 1905, in his S5th year.
General Van Worst came to Milford
about thirty.uiae years ago from Jersey
City, y. J and commenced farming
and growing fruit on large scale. He
brought the fist thoroughbred Alder
ney cattle to Delaware, also the better
breeds of fowls and hogs. In fact it
was from his farm that the first great
stride forward in the breeds of farm
auimais was niade, and his expert
n eutS we tatched by the people
- hu I, ok sdv.l tage Of his best results.
During the var 1T CheTebellion General
Van Worst recruited several regiments
from the north part of New Jersey,
and was appointed the commanding
general in acknowledgment of his ser.
vices in raising troops. He has resided
on his farm near Milford quietly for
twenty years past. The deceased was
injured several weeks ago by mule
running against his side. GangTene ret
in and soon proved fatal. The funeral
services were held at the house on Tues
day afternoon at O'Clock. There was
a large attendance of neighbors Rev.
H. L. Bunstein officiated. His remains
aid at rest in Odd Fellows Cemetery.