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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-22

FLORIDA cURIosITIEs.
Live and Stuffed Alligators ready
to- Shipment
Orange wood canes. with alligator
heads, 15c.
sea Shells and Shell Jewelry, Shell
and Wood Novelties, Leather Goods a
Specially.
Mr.. c. N. MCCLURE,
Opera House Building
I1- r. Government 81. Pensacola. Fla
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
WILLIAM MURPHY
ELECTED CAPTAIN.

AT meeting Of the Board of Diree.
tors Of the Milford and PhiladeInbia
Transportation Company, held on Mon.
day evening last, William Murphy was
elected by a unanimous vote cantsin ~
the new steamer City of Milford. There
were several applications and mucb
speculation as to who would he the for
tuuate candidate. but as soon as the
directors were fully advised by the vari.
Gus stockholders, it was easily seen that
MI. Murphy would be the choice as be
possessed the proper qualifications and
being a reputable citizen and a stock
holder it was the only legitimate selec.
tion. Captain Murphy has for wears
been interested in the commerce of orr
liver and has held many similar ra. |
iponslble positions here and elsewhere
ana ID every particular it is SURELY tbe
appointing Of the right man in the
leht place. The elected officer holds
vi necessary certificates for such place
ND 1t is fully relied upon that with his
Kill as navigator, and his accommo.
ating qualities and business sagacity,
hat the Board of Directors have exer.
lsed the greatest wisdom in the selec.
on OF William Murphy as captain of
ne City OF Milford.
Its understood that the other officers
no are necessary 10 complete the crew
ave not as yet been chosen but another 1
eeting will be held and a full quota \
i'll be selected. O
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Death of WorthingtOn Bruce.

Worthington Bruce, a wideIy.knowr
importer of china and member of tbe
firm of Fisher, Bruce & Co., OF PbiIa.
delphla, died on Tuesday in the Penn.
sylvania Hospital, following an opera.
tion for conclusion of the brain Mr.
Bruce fell down the stairway last Satur.
day at his store, No. 22l Market street.
ana sustained the injuries which re.
suited in his death. The dead man.
who was go years old and lived at No.
$500 North Broad street, is survived bv
bis widow, Mr. Bruce was well known
n Milford, and with his wife were an. !
lual summer visitors at the home of
lis friend, William c. Humphreys. |
lis funeral will take place on Satur.
lay afternOoH, with interment at West
laurel Hill Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Box SOeIabIe.

A most delightful evening was en-.
Joyed by large crowd of young people
OF Cedar Neck and vicinity on Tuesday
the occasion being box sociabIe which
was held in the Cedar Neck School
House and for the benefit of the church
OF that district. In addition to the
number that went from Milford in
private conveyance there was straw
ride composed Of the most elite young
men Of our town who added much TO
the fun and pleasure of the evening.
Miss Bertha Mills, who is the teacher
Of that school, did everything to assist
lhe affair and with her assistance and
'ongenial presence and others inter.
,sted the sociable was a great success.
The proceeds were S18.25.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Received Handsome Flag.

On Friday last John N White of
North Milford was the recipient of a
handsome American flag which was
rich in color and Il feet long and 7 feet
IN width. 1t was presented to Mr..
White by his sister-in.law, Mrs. Carrie
Morris, Of West Haven, Conn and is
the product Of her own hands. About
a year since Mrs. Morris presented a
flag Of a trite larger dimensions to
Capt. w. E. LaAk for Armory Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
New Century Club.

Ihe regular meeting OF the New Cen.
tury Club was held on Monday. Mrs.
). B. Smith, chairman on Travel. pre.
siding. Mrs. Pratt in giviag Current
Events" told Of the White House
Brides" This was followed by a piano
duet by Miss Maria Causey and Miss
Mary Smith, after which Mrs. Beniab
Watson took the members on a delight
ful trip to Fror tenac where ,hey wit
messed with her all the yacht rades
motor boat races, and dances of the sea.
son, and visited the nearby places of
interest. 1t was with regret that they
hnally found the trip over and this
was only overcome by the inimitabe
voice of Mrs. J. G. Dawson, who sang
1.-The Day Is Done"
Monday, February 26th, will be Lit
erature day. Mrs. Mary E. Williams
Will have charge of the programme.
The time will be spent with Eugene
Field and Robert Louis Stevenson. the
poets who loved and wrote for the chill
iren. The music will be furnished bv .
he little children from the End and 3rd
'rsdes of the public schools, and Miss !,
lewis viii sing solo. The afternoon :,
Promises to be very enjoyable.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Trains Without News Agents.

Newspapers will not be sold on the
lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad
hereafter The anti.pass order issued
by President Cassett has been inter.
preted by the management to include
the newsboy who has been accustomed
to sell his papers on the through and
suburban trains. They rode on passes
provided by the Union News Com papv
by the railroad company under gen
eral contract. Mr. Cassett's order pre-.
eluded giving cut any form of free
transportation to other than employees
aud the train newsboy was driven out
If business.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
SHORT LOCAL BREViTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.


Presiding Elder Morgan preached a
the Avenue M. E. Church on Sunday
morning last.
The w. @. I. U. will meet with Mrs
Charles M. Hammond next Tuesday
evening at 80 o'clock. Members will
please bring dues.
The yellow ''crocus1 flowers are in
bloom in the gardens of Milford. The
first noticed were in the yard OF DR.. J.
g. Stanton on February 18th.
The steamer Frederick will leave for
Philadelphia on Monday, March 5th.
at II a. m. TO be Overhauled. She will
return about the last of the week.
The young members of st. Agnes
Chapter of Christ Church Guild will
give an attractive entertainment at MIS-
Roudebush's on Saturday evening, Feb |
ruary oath. Admission 10 cents.
The Vice Regent Of the Delaware D.
A. R., Mrs. Eugene du Pont, has re.
'eived notice from the Treasurer Gen
'ral that Delaware is the first State
paying the whole amount $1,000 for its
olumn in the Memorial Hall in Wash
ngtOn.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhold.
ers of the Milford Building and Loan
Association was held at their Office last
Tuesday evening. The animal report
OF its financial condition showing stock
values, &c. was submitted, and shows
the association to be in a prosperous
condition. The loans amount to Sl87.-
5000, making a gain over last wear of
about Sl300O.OO. The following officers
were re elected, namely N. J. Pierson.
President; James Welch, Vice Presi.
dent John w. Herring, Secretary ;Wu
liam r. AIdred, Treasurer William H
Murphy, Mark L. Davis and John S
Reynolds were elected directors for three
years. A new series of stock (the 84tb) |
will be issued the first Tuesday in
March, aud the attention of persons
who desire to buy or build homes is
allied to this opportunity. 1t is a safe
nd easy method by which to buy prop
rty. Investors are allowed to su bscribe
Or not exceeding five shares Of new
lock, each person, but the amount of
ew stock to those wishing to borrow
lereOn is unlimited.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News Chronicled
During the Week.

MRS. James H Harrington is visiting
relatives ia Philadelphia.
J. Frank DOlan. of Wilmington. was
a Milford visitor this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Lester Msrvil ara
visiting her parents at Darby, Pa.
Miss Bessie Reynolds, Of Slaughter
Beach, is visiting in Philadelphia.
Mrs. J. H. vOshell and daughter are
visiting her parents in Wilmington
Dr.. Elmer 7. Williams, ofsalisburv.
Nd spent Sunday with his parents.
Mrs. Edith Raymore, Of Connecticut.
IS the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John p
Carmean.
William Benson, of HurIoek. Nd
spent few days this week with reIa.
tives here.
o. S. stahlbery, of Brooklyn. ny
Is spending some time with ]. A. PfaIz.
graf, of Houston.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Sent Representative.

AT meeting Of the Milford Board OF
Trade member was selected TO attend
meeting of the Wilmington Board of
Trade. The Board also drew up resolS.
tlons asking the railroad company for
better train service which will be con.
ducive TO the interesting of enterprises
The communication which they now
hold from manufacturers who want to
establish a knitting factory here, is still
under consideration and it will be acted
upon with proper discretion. If YOU
are not member of the Milford Board
Of Trade you ought to at once give vour
name and help this needful organiza. |
lion in its efforts to build a manufae-
.uring town.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Suffered a Broken Leg.

Howard Clifton, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Q. Clifton of Milford, while get.
ting on a trolley car in Philadelphia
last week met with rather painful &C.
cident. Just as he attempted t. mount
the platform the car started and threw
Mr.. Clifton, which resulted in breaking
one OF his legs. At this time he is in
the Women's Hospital of that city and
Is getting along as DiceIy as could be
expected.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Quiet Wedding.

Miss Mary Wilkerson, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wilkerson. Of
Milford, and Mr.. George A. Swain. OF
Cedar Neck, were married at the brides.
home on Church street, at O'Clock a.
M. on Thursday, February 22nd. by
Kew. George P. Jones. After the cere.
mony a wedding breakfast was served
to immediate relatives and friends OF
the bride and groom. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Wllkerson and son. Mrs
Swain, Mrs. Daniels, Miss Ethel Swain.
Miss Pearl Armour and Rev. George p !.
Jones.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
RECOVERED STOLEN GOODS.
They We're Located Near Milford and
Thief Awaits Jersey Justice.

II. r. Nicholson, of Gissboro. N. J..
afarmer Of that locality, passed through
Milford on Wednesday morning of last
week with large farm Wagon, in which
was loaded several sets Of harness. sew
eral blankets and robes, a York carriage
plows and other farming i'm pIements
which bad been stolen from NichoIson's g
farm, near Gissboro, on January slst
by Raymond Shockley, white laborer
of that community.
Just how Shockley managed to make
his escape from New Jersey with so
bulky plunder is somewhat of a mvs.
terry, but having been caught with the
goods in his possession in Cedar Neck
near Milford, on Tuesday, by Mr. Mich. |
olson and Others he took with him. is
proof positive that he was the guilty
party. Shockley was at once taken in
custody by the New Jersey officials and
taken back to that State where he will
stand trial.
Just what Shockley was going TO do
With these goods or to what port he
was destined, could not be ascertained.
Mr.. Nicholson continued his course TO
smyrna, where he took the boat Thurs.
lay for Philadelphia, and thence to his
lome in New Jersey.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Real Estate Sales.

Charles NJ. Hammond purchased this
week of Mr.. Wills 20 acres of land ad-
Joining the farm Of B. F. B. Woodall
and has already laid the foundation for
new buildings.
A. 1. Dickerson, real estate broker at
harrington, has sold the DR.. Klump
farm near FELTON,, containing 2O5 acres.
to Elmer Walker Of Kenton. Consid-
Grafton $4,000.
A. L. Dickersou, real estate broker at
Harrington, has sold the farm OF Thos.
Johnson, containing 122 acres and a
part of the Plumb tract, to Jacob B,
OF Annapolis, Md. Con-
ideration $500.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Gave Surprise Party.

A very delightful surprise party was
given at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Richards on North Walnut street
last Saturday evening in honor Of their
daughter, Miss Helen. A large num-
Der Of friends were in attendance and
fully enjoyed the hospitality of the
hostess. Those present were: Misses
Ruth Sipple, Jennie Stanton, Pauline
Townsend, Sara Davis, Emily Jones,
Sara Watson, Pauline Abbott, Mildred
Truitt, Della Hall, Nan Deputy, Susie
Davis, Clara Pierce, Francis Truitt, Sara
and Ann Anderson.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Here and There.

Henry Andrews of Andrewsville
enlaIging his store.
3 James Ross and son, the king farm
ers Of Sussex county, sold last week
pair of horses for Sl7OO.
There has been a number of children
kept home from school with chicken
pox this winter near Concord, Sussex
county.
W. e. Adams, a merchant at Adams.
vile, had in his store last Wednesday
a week thirty.four bushel baskets filled
with eggs.
Isaac Jones, farmer living one and
one-half miles north of Bridgeville. has
Scotch terrier dog nineteen years old.
He has another dog that has two rows
Of upper teeth.
A woman of South Milford while
drawing chicken last Saturday morn. |
ing found pin over an inch long in
the chickens gizzard. The pin was
cOrroded. Pins are not a good diet for
a chicken.
A rural mail wagon was seen last
week west of Bndgeville drawn by two
horses. The roads were in such bad
condition that it was necessary to use
TWO horses. This is also customary in
Zones Neck, east of Dover {
Ambrose Wiley. a farmer living on
large fruit farm a few miles from :
8ridgeville, has had trouble of his own
t home. Six of his children were con. +
med to their beds at one time with
Uphold fever this winter.
Oyer one hundred farmers and lovers
fox hunting in the neighborhoods of Ii
blanchard, Adamsville and Wooden h
awk left their homes early on Valen- b.
ne's Day mounted OF. horses and mules pI
ith pack Of hound sixty to seventy. th
7e in number. The hounds started a to
x about seven o'clock and the forest su
as filled with sweet music made by pr
e hounds. The fox was caught and by
He'd about noon. They all returned er,
their homes highly delighted with cit
e days sport. ROVER. ira
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Early Hatchines.

AT "Pinehurst," the home of Mrs.
w. II. Bailey, at Cedar Creek Mills.
the poultry yards are filled with the
choicest White Pekin ducks and fine
breeds Of chickens, and on Valentines
Day the first hatchings of both ducks
ana chickens were placed with the
mother hens. This is early for ducks.
but the business Of raising poultry has
so advanced in recent years that cold
weather has but little effect upon the
care Of the youngsters.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Administrators Sale.

BY order Of the Orphans Court OF
Kent county, G. w. Joseph, admins.
TRAITOR rOfthe estate Of William A. Lister.
deceased, sold at public sale in front of
the National Hotel on Saturday after
noon last the personal property and real
estate. The personal property brought
s24.5S while the real estate which con.
sisted Of house and lot situated on
North street near Fourth was purchased
by Dr. G. w. Pleasanton for $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Veterans Are Happy.

Delaware veterans Of the Civil War
who do not receive pensions are elated
over the fact that there is a good pros
peet OF the bill fixing the status of the
Fifth and Sixth Delaware Regiments
In the Civil War, passing Congress.
At Washington, Congressman Hiram
K. Burton is working hard to secure
the passage Of the measure. Between
500 and 800 men would be effected
should the bill pass.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
FARMERS INSTITUTES
FOR SUSSEX COUNTY.

Still another and larger series Of Farm.
er's Institutes has been arranged by
Director Wesley Webb, the States an.
preparation for this purpose, the encOur.
agement Of agriculture and horticuI.
tHre, not yet having been exhausted
In responee to numerous requests from
Sussex towns in particular which did
not get to enjoy or profit by the Farm
ers' Institutes arranged this winter. the
following supplemental schedule of
special Institutes has been arranged in
addition to the extra one planned for
the State College for Colored Students
for this (Fnday) afternoon and evening:
Selbyville Tuesday, February 9th.
afternoon and evening; Ocean View.
Wednesday, February 2sth, all day,
at 10 a. m. sharp; Millsboro, |
Thursday, March lst, all day, opening
at 8 a. m.
The speakers and their subjects will
be: Charles Barker Milford, Delaware.
Strawberry Culture and Other Fruits.1
General discussion. Prof. G. L. Penny.
Chemist of the Delaware Experiment
Station, Newark, Delaware, "The Value
and Growth Of Crimson Glover and
other LeguminOus Plants" Professor
'ohn D. Blocks, Superintendent of
schools, "Fhe Farm as a Home" and .
Beyond the Mississippi" Professor
Wesley Webb, "The San Jose Scale
nd Other Insects" e
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Teachers Institutes.

Superintendent J. E. Carroll Of the
Kent county public schools, has ar
ranged for the following local institutes:
Harrington, March 10th; FELTON,, March
24th; Dover, April 9TH. Supt. Carroll
and Supt. J. D. Brooks Sussex county
will hold joint meeting at Milford on
Friday evening and Saturday morning,
March End and 3rd. All the teaches in
the county are expected to attend one
Df these meetings. A local association
meeting is held in Clayton each month.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Against tho Law to Catch Black Bass.

From March the first until the first
OF June it is against the law to catch
black bass or have in possession the
same being killed. Any person vioIat
ing the law will be subject to a fine of
nve dollars for each and every fish
caught. tits unlawful to fish for black
bass in any Of the fresh water streams.
the lakes or pounds, with net or any
other device except with rod. hook and
line. Any person violating this provi
sion will be subject to fine of fifteen
dollars.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Church News.

Christ Church (Quinquagesima sun.
day. Feb. 25th, celebration, 78O a. M.
mathis, liIany and sermon. TO- 30 Sun.
day School, 2 p. m.; Ash Wednesday
Feb. 2Sth; services to be annoupeed for
that day.
Bishop McCabe will preach Sunday
morning, March 1lth, in the Avenus
M. E. Church and deliver in the church
on Monday evOning, March 10Th. his
famous lecture, "The Bright Side az
Life IN Libby Prison." A rare treat for
Milford. Further notice will be given
Avenue NJ. E. Church.-Preaebin0
by pastor at 1870 a. m. and 7.sO q. m
Epwerth League at O'Clock. Tonic.
"a Pure Life" Miss Lydia Abbott
leader Meeting Of men only in audi.
torium Of church at O'Clock sharp.
Rev K. c. Penney will speak and sing.
Mr.. S. g. Evans, organist.
Rev. R.C. Penney will again be heard
n Milford. On Sunday, Februeey 25th.
Ir Penney will preach in the Baptist
'hureh both morning and evening.
'unday School as usual. The theme
Dr. the morning sermon will be "Un-
Possessions" and for the
7ening "PeriIs of Procrastination.
aptism will be administered after the
7ening sermon. A welcome to all.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
LARGE FLAG RAISED
At THE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Yesterday afternoon the scholars OF
the Milford Public Schools, the teach.
ers' the Board of Education, and MANY
OF the most prominent citizens OF this
town, assembled at the handsome school
building to celebrate the birthday of
george Washington, and as well to
raise flag in honor Of one, if not the
pest, public school south of Wilmington.
On wednesday a large flag pole about
20 rect IN height, most beautiful and
y metrieal IN shape, was placed just in
the point Of the square where the mas.
siVe structure is situated, and on Thurs.
DAY afternoon after few natural pre-
limlnarles the flag, which is at least 20 /
Feet IN length and 10 feet wide. was
brought from the school auditorium bv
seven young ladies all dressed in white.
mem 6ers ofthe Senior class of the High
ochool, and raised to the gentle zephers
oy seven young men of the same class.
As the flag was being let to the breeze
music was played by the Firemen's
Band and the singing of national airs
Oy the school.
Following this, addresses were made
~ various persons who are interested
n the work of education, George B.
1ynson being the speaker of the after
loon. The entire program was well
rranged and the affair will be a his.
oric one in the annals of the public
choOls Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
AnOlher Firs.

AbOut7.SO O'Clock last Monday morn.
ing the people Of Milford were sum.
moned by the sounding Of the fire
alarm to the residence Of James d. Ben.
nett on South Second street. The fire
originated on the second floor and was
caused by a defective heater. The fire
men were quickly at the scene and sue
ceeded In stopping the flames with but
illtiedamage which will not exceed $50.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Firemen Select Uniforms.

By committee appointed by the
members Of the Milford Fire Depart
ment to ascertain the sizes Of gum boots
needed for each member and also gum
coats, and which report was made to
the Board Of Light and Water Conn
mission, it is expected that In a short
time the fire company will be supplied
with the necessary apparel for ever
better action.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Literary Society Organized.

The pupils Of POstles' School have or
ganizcd a literary society, called the
Posties Literary Society, with the fol-
lowing officers: President, Clifford KeI-
ley Vice President, Mary Riggs; Sec.
retary, Ethel Riggs Critic, Bolden Sip
pJe;Committee, Blanch Baker, Amanda
Sipple, Anna Kelley. The friends OF
the school are invited to attend their
meetings.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
Talk OF Conference Convening Here.

AT the Sunday morning service in
the Avenue M. E. Charch Presiding
Elder Morgan and Rev. George P. Jones
endeavOred to ascertain whether or not
the people of Milford would like to en-.
tertain the M. E. Conference in 1907.
No definite conclusion was reached
then but a committee was appointed to
learn the wishes Of the members and
friends and will be reported in a few
days.
Milford chronicle., 1906-02-23
To Give Minstrel Show.

The members of the Milford Fire
mems Band, assisted by the very best
procurable local talent, Will give a min.
strel performance sC.ne time in the near
future. The boys at this time are pre-
pairing for the affair and notice will be
given later as to date and details.