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Sealed Proposals.

Clarcmont. Va. January 3. 1907
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE PT-R-
chase 81 100000 25-Year Per cent.
lnterest-Bearing School and Improve
ment Bonds of tho Town of Glare
mont. Surrv county. Va. VIII he ro-
ceived until I J.. NJ February 3. 1907.
BONDS dated and bearing interest
from December L. 1905. Address
FINANCE COMMITTEE. Claremont.
va.
W II. HANEY. Chairman.
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Business Opportunities.

% FLOUR MILL MALE BY WOLF
manufacturing Company. consfetfDr
OF i"o ioAr-rol stands. securing ana
.hNinA machines, purifier and gv-
razor, at necessary pulleyS- ehaftIng
and spouting. Machinery GOOD ss
WI sol cheap. LANCASTER
CO... Lancaster. s. c
BIZ MONEY CAN BE MADE OPERA
ing the Jefferson Laundry and
Isl FuyiS lgI rent from January LIST
pp6xrrn - LISTER LAND AND M
ansGISf, a4ENr COMPANY. s3I Mutual
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IPmOLsTERING AND MATTREssEs.

We Do FIRsT-CLASs UPHOLSTER-
ing 80 low prices; Lake new hair,
felt combination and shuck mat
treses. old hair mattresses made over
Ike new. LEVY & kASS, % West
BROAD Street Phone 1896.
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Millinery.

GREAT To-Day CLEARANCE SALE.
Look at these prices. so dozen ~
trimmed hats. from loo. to 4qc III
shapes Trimmed hats. great scIac-
tiOn, almost given away
caps. formerly sold for 98c. nov 1ocS
Flowers. quilts. birds ana vvlngs
from &c. UP. Don't miss these bsr.
gains: come early and rat ffrst %
lection MRS CHAMLEE. 3ls ana ais
East Broad Street. "
YOU CAN FIND QUITE 4 SELECTION
Of new. effective evening bo
MRS WORTHAM's. ZIG North Thin
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LITHIA WATER.

WHY NOT DRINK THE WATER THAT
viii give o health when YOU are
thlrsty II costs you no more. use
COMO LITHIA WATER. Delivered
fresh daily. Phone 1905.
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TRUNKS AND BAGS.

We WANT YOU TO CALL AT 703 EAST
Broad Street and convince yourself that
We have the largest and best line OF
Trunks and Travelling Necessities in the
CITY. repairing done. H. w. ROUN-
TREE & BRO. Trunk and Bag Co.
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ONE CENT A WORD.
Miscellaneous.

FURNITURE AND CHINA PACKING.
FURNITURE. CHINA AND WEDDING
presents packed and shipped with care.
JACOB UMLAUF, 7O5 West Main.
Phone 3E2.
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PARTITION WANTED.

I WANT ABOUT TWENTY FEET OF
partition for office. sCHNURMAN. 9lS
Main.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Church News.

Christ Church.-February 3rd1Sexa
gesima Sunday mathis, sermon snC
celebration, 1870 a. M; SundayaSchool
1.45 p. M; st. Stephens Chapel. 8.3C
p. m; st. Faiths Guild meets Tuesday
evening; Christ Church Guild, Wed.
nesday evening.
Hours Of service at the First Baptist
Church, Milford, Rev. H. NJ. Peck,
pastor; 8 80 a. M, Bible School 1920.
morning sermon p. M, Young Peo-
PIES meeting 7.3O, evening sermon !;
Communion services, first Sunday of
each month. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to join US in our worship.
AT the Presbyterian Church Sunday
morning at II o'clock the organist will
play "Prelude in A." by Hollins for
Otertory, "Anedante ReligiOso," by
Leinaigre, and for Postlude, "Com
nemOratioA March" by ScOtson Clark.
The doublequ Of ladies voices will
sing zone Sweetly Solemn Thought"
arranged by Ambrose. Brown.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
STATE MILITIA
TO HAVE RIFLE RANGES.

The Delaware State militia is practic
ally assured of one or more sites on
which to establish permanent rifle
ranges for outdoor practice, for at the
present session of the Legislature a bill
will be introduced authorizing the State
to deed to the government the ground
necessary for these ranges. The gov.
eminent will appropriate the required
money for the sites, and the Legislature
will undoubtedly pass the bill giving the
government the title to- such property.
There has long been desired by those
interested 10 the militia, and these peo.
pie, especially the members Of the
guard, are jubilant over the prospects
of securing such range. There may be
two sites selected, one in Sussex county
and one in New Castle county. They
will be Ofsufficient size to accommodate
a 900 yard range without interfering
with any cross roads or highways over
which people will have to pass They
Will be so located that any stray bullets
from the rifles of the men at practice
will not eudanger the lives Of any PEG.
pie living in the vicinity.
With permanent rifle range it is
thought it will not be long before the
State supplies a permanent camp site
for the National Guard. This is another
great necessity for the militia by which (
he State could save considerable cum 8
# money each year to be used in a
more advantageous way. However, I
lothing towards securing a permanent
amp site will be done this year. I
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

Miss Emma Hallett, Of Milford, hal
accepted the position Of teacher in tn,
Msrydel Public School.
The W c. T. U. meets with Mrs. M
J. McIlvaine, on North Front street
next Tuesday evening at 80 O'Clock.
A partial eclipse Of the moon was
visible for few minutes in this section
last Tuesday morning SHORTLY after Z
o'clock.
Representative Cubbage of Milford
has introduced a bill in the Legislature
prohibiting the sale Of cigarettes to per-
sons under the age of 20 years.
Saturday, February End, will be
grounding day." when that popular
rodent is supposed to regulate the
weather for the days following in case
he sees his shadow or fails to see it.
Representative Richardson Of Milford
has given notice in the Legislature of
an act to change the name of Clarence
l.. Bull to Clarence L. Hudson, and
the name Of Blanch G. Bull to Blanch
G. Hudson.
One millien dollars year will be the
cost to the United States government
IN its enforcement Of the pure food law
enacted by Congress at its last session.
An elaborate plan Of inspection has
been mapped out and an inspector will
)e assigned TO each State. 4
Alfred Morris, a prominent farmer
living four miles west of Milford, and
William Carey are the champion coon
unters in lower Kent county. They
aught four cOOns one night last week
five hours and left one in a tree on
ccount Of rain. Now Thad have you.
r can you, beat this. S
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
LOCAL OPTION IN KENT
RESTS WITH ONE MAN.

1.-The fate of the local option bill is
up to Senator Barnard, so far as Kent
county is concerned"
This is the cry that is going up all
over that county. DR.. Watt. who is
managing the prohibition campaign
contends that the local option measure
should be taken up just as is any other
legitimate legislation and should be
demanded as a constitutional right.
But those who adhere to the old plan
Of having two. thirds OF the ceunty's
representation in the Legislature ask
for the passage Of this act are agreed
that upon the shoulders Of Senator Bar
naTd rests the burden now of either
granting to the people Of Kent county
the right they are demanding, or re-
fusing it and the possibility is made
greater for him from the fact that Sen.
atOrs Moore and Conner, always con.
radical opponents OF the move.
ment, state that they will vote for the
passage of the local option submission
Dill If 1t comes up with the requisite
.wo'thirds OF the county's legislative
delegates demanding it, and further
because the big farmers Grange of
camden, Senator Barnard's home. is
quarely on record in favor Of the
measure.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Library Supper.

The supper which was held last Fri.
day evening in the Windsor Block for
the benefit Of the Milford Library AS
ISOLATION was exceedingly well attended
and was both a social and financial
success. The menu contained almost
everything that delights the taste and
the ladies who were in charge of the
affair are deserving Of the very highest
compliments. The supper Melted some
over fifty dollars. The committee wish
TO publicly extend thanks to Harry B.
Windsor for use Of the room, and also
to William c. Lofand, proprietor of
the Windsor Hotel, for favors shown.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Barber Kern Has Opening.

The following article, concerning 8
former Milford boy, was taken from the
State Gazette of Wednesday, January
23rd. published at Trenton, New Jersey:
''Io celebrate its occupancy of its new
quarters in the basement, the barber
shop Of the Hotel Windsor held an
opening yesterday. The new rooms of
the establishment are vast improve
mention the old quarters, both in regard
u area and apparatus. There are 400
square feet Of mirrors surrounding the
room. Everything will be conducted
with due regard to sanitation. Among
the appurtenances of the shop is an ar.
rangement for sterilizing hot towels.
The attendants will be dressed in white
uniforms. During the opening $50 car.
nations were distributed among the
patrons. w. Harry Kern is the pro
prietOr Of the establishment. His EN-.
ployes are: Benjamin Kenney, John
LOwney, John Blanchard and Charles
TietbOhl. There are five chairs in the
shop. Mr.. Kern started the business
two years ago with one chair. Success
Immediately attended his venture and
his trade has been growing constantly
vince that time"
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Scholarship Award to the High School.

Washington and Lee University OF
Lexington, Va, has awarded a scholar
ship to the Milford High School. The
scholarship covers the cost of tuition
in either the academic or engineering
departments of the university, and is
worth fifty dollars to the holder. Wash
ingtOn and Lee is one of the best col.
leges in the Southern States, and the
High School is very fortunate in secur.
ing a scholarship there.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChrOnicIet
During the Week.

Mrs. w. B. Hammond is seriously il
with pneumonia
Joseph Wilson, of Philadelphia. il
visiting his parents.
Miss Gertrude Shaw is visiting rela.
tives in Philadelphia.
! H. Lester Marvil, Of Philadelphia.
has been in town this week.
Captain Charles johnson spent a few
days this week with his family.
Charles B. Adams, Of Chester, Pa.
is visiting his father, George Adams.
Misses Mollie johnson and MolIie
Davis visited friends in Philadelphia
this week.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson, who has been WIS.,
iting her daughter, Mrs. Coleman, at
Lewes, has returned home.
j. Stanley Short, Jr., left on Wednes-
day to accompany Rev. and Mrs. F. B.
Short to California, where he will pass
several months.
Mrs. Thomas J. Davis was stricken
with apOplexy last Sunday and since
has been in precarious condition. She
was reported to be little better Thurs
lay morning.
Captain. E. F. Wilcox and wife and
Japtain r. H. Wilcox and two dsugh.
eTs, Misses Edna and Marian Wilcox.
II Of Mystic, Conn.,, are guests Of Mr..
nd Mrs. g. P. Jones at the Methodist
'arsonage.
John P. Holland left Milford last
tuesday, morning for a six or eight c
'eeks trip to Mexico. Mr. Holland
ill make the trip in company with
ishop Moore Of the M. E. Church,
no lectured in Milford last fall.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Appropriation for MispiIIiOn.

The bill which was presented in the
18th Congress fer an appropriation fol
the MispilliOn River, has been reported
favOrably by Congressman Burton OF
Ohio, who is chairman Of that commit
tee. This is a bright prospect for the
transportation Interests Of Milford and
vicinity and Congressman Hiram R.
Burton Of Delaware will certainly push
the matter as rapidly as possible. The
bill calls for an appropriation Of $40, 900
for the MispilliOn River alone
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Fire in JimtOwn.

The alarm Of fire was given about $50
o'clock Tuesday morning when the pool
room of Sherman Van, colored, was
discovered to be on fire. The firemen
arrived on the scene as soon as possible
but too late to be Of much service in
saving the burning building, but kept
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from danger.
The pool table was not greatly damaged
except the cover was destroyed. The
building was owned by S. N. Gray.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Farmers will Discuss.

The following subjects will be under
discussion during February by the farm
ers OF this vicinity in Grange Hall, over
the Post Office February 2nd, "Win.
terSpraying, +" by A. Seydell February
9th, mysteries. " J. J. Rosa February
10th, "SeasOnaDle Farm Work." L.
Austin February 2Srd, Womans Day,
"Three most practical ways for women
to earn money on the farm" Mrs. Kes-
pert, Mrs. Beswick and Miss Phillips.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Shorter Hours for Clerks.

There is no reason why clerks in Mil
ford should be left in stores and places
of business later than O'Clock OF even
ings, other than Saturdays, and then
not later than 8 o'clock. The clerks are
making only reasonable requests of
their employers. The request asked
each proprietor is that he will sign an
agreement closing all stores at Z O'Clock
in the evening during the week, Satur-
day excepted, which is to be 10 o'clock.
The clerks cannot see where this method
will be detrimental to the public. On
the other hand the public ought to en-.
courage such a movement. When one
knows that all stores close at Z O'Clock,
efforts will be made to get the actual
needs, and in case Of emergency, there
is hardly a store in which either the
or clerk does not live or the
regular customers do not know their
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Stick to Whipping Post.

That Delaware is welded to its anti
quated whipping post, the subject Of
many years of agitation and protest,
was evidenced in the Legislature last
Monday, when the Senate bill provid-
ing for the posts abolition was reported
unfavorably. 1t is not now likely that
the bill will be heard of again at this
session. All previous efforts to cut the
post out of the States criminal laws
have proven futile.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
School Attendance Fourth Month.
NEIGHBOR

The total enrolment for all the schools
was 46S. The average attendance was
3S3, the percentage 81. The enrolment
for the High School was 1913, the aver
age attendance los, the percentage 81.
The highest percentage was made in
the High School. The low averages in
all the grades has been due to colds,
cough and kindred ills.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01

State Detective Hawkins, who went
to LenOx, Mass, on Sunday, returned
to Dover on Tuesday with Alfred For
aker, after whom he had gone. The
young man was taken before Justice
Wood and waived hearing. His father
entered security on two charges having
to do with an offence committed against
a girl at Cheswold. In one case the
bail was 81 900 and in the other $500.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Informal Smoker.

An informal smoker was given by
Frank H. Kramlich on Monday even.
ing at his new farm residence near Mil.
ford. Many Of his old friends called to
pay their respects and a most delight
full evening was the result. No invita-
tions were issued and everybody en-.
Joyed himself in free and easy way.
Mr.. Kramlich's many friends wish him
every possible success in his new voca-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
United States win Make Inspection.

The annual inspection of the National
Guard of Delaware by a representative
ofthe United States Army Will be made
this month. Company B of Milford
will beinspected at its armory on We'd
nesday evening, February 18th, when
all its members must be present, or
have leave of absence.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Presbyterian Anniversary.

The regular anniversary of the Pres
byterian Sunday School will be held as
usual on Washington's Birthday, Feb
ruary 22nd, as is customary. Prepara-
tons are being made for the occasion
and in addition to the good things
which will be prepared for the children
and adults there is being arranged an
excellent program which will precede
the treat.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
4 Growing Business.

The Milford Trust Company had a
very prosperous year in 1906, and at its
annual meeting recently held, a divi.
deHd of six per cent. was declared, and
more than q per cent. carried to the
surplus fund. The directors elected an
additional bOokkeeper, and William g.
Sammons will fill the position, taking
hold next week.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
New Century Club.

The regular meeting Of the New Cen
tury Club on Monday afternoon was
unusually interesting. The paper by
Mrs. Edith q. Willis on "Simplified
Spelling" was listened to with marked
attention and showed careful study in
its preparation. Mrs. Kespert contrib
uted whistleing solo, accompanied
by her daughter. Current Events we're
Interestingly presented by Miss White
and Miss Marion Conway smoke enter.
tainingly on college Education for
Women" By vote of the Club Miss
Conway was asked to write out her ad.
dress for publication. The program
ended with a song by the girls from
the High School. Much credit is due
Mrs. Samuel w. Kinder, the chairman
for the day, for preparing such a fine
program. The meeting on Monday will
be in charge Of the History Committee,
Mrs. George W. Marshall, chairman.
There will be papers by Mrs. Thomas
V. Cahall on "The Two Great Political
Parties of Delaware" and by Mrs. A.
Oonnell Marshall, on "Folk. lore and
Tradition Of Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Pilot Aaron H. Marshall Dead.

Aaron H. Marshall, a well.known
pilot, died at his home in Dover last
Sunday evening from cancer of the
liver. He was a member Of the Pilots
Association for the Bay and River Del
aware. Mr.. Marshall was "a years old
and a native of Lewes. He leaves
widow, who before her marriage, was
Miss Mary Burton of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Christian Endeavor Day.

Next Sunday evening the local society
will celebrate Christian Endeavor Day,
the anniversary of the founding of the
society, with a special program of sd.
dresses and responsive readings. The
topic for the evening will be "What
Christian Endeavor has done for Me
and for the World" An interesting
meeting is assured
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual stockholders meeting of
the Milford and Philadelphia Trans.
portation Company will be held in
Firemen's Hall on Wednesday. Febru-
airy 9th, between two and three o'clock
p. M, to elect nine directors for 1907
All are invited to be prompt in attend
ance.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Obituary.



Mrs. Sarah NJ. Springer, widow Of
James Springer, died at her home in
Newark, Delaware, on Thursday, Janu.
airy 24th, 1907, aged s. years. She leaves
three daughters, one Of whom is the
wife of Thomas Davis, an attorney Of
Wilmington, and formerly of Milford.
ROBERTS.
Mrs. Mabel G. Roberts. wife of
Michael L. Roberts, died at her home
No. Sl7 Jefferson street, Wilmington,
Delaware, on Thursday, January Oath,
1907, after a lingering illness of con.
sumption, in the twentieth year of her
age. She was daughter OF the late
Edward and Ella A. HOIsOn of Milford
and spent her girlhOOd days in this
town, where she was favoIite among
her friends. She leaves a husband and
one brother. Funeral services were held
at her late home on Saturday evening at
Z 80 o'clock. The remains were brought
to Milford and inferred in odd Fellows
Cemetery Sunday morning on the arri-
val of the train, Rev James Carroll /
The floral remem ORANGES
from Wilmington friends were very
pretty.
WILFONG.
Charles P. Wilfong, known to so
many in this community, was sud
ienly called to his heavenly home on
Monday, January Dist, 1907, at II 80 a.
n. He was in his SIND year. He leaves
sOrrOwing wife and one son beside
hree brothers and two sisters to mourn
lis loss, as he was such a kind father
nd loving husband. Mr. WiIfOng was
ighly esteemed by all who knew him.
Always kind and thoughtful as neigh.
or, and by his death a gloom is cast
yer the community in which he lived.
he fuaeral service was held at the
IOustOn NJ. E. Church on Friday ar.
'rnOOn and was very largely attended. y
Earth has lost its look Of gladness, '
Heaven seems to us more bright, [,
Since the spirit OF our dear one,
Took It's happy hOmeward flight" u
NFIGHBOR
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
An Old Time Exhibition.

At an early date the ladies of the
Presbyterian Church will give "The
Deestrick Skule" in ArmOry Hall. Pro-
ceeds for the mahse fund. Further
notice will be given.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Senator Richardson Dimes Legislators.

Every member of the Legislature,
Democrat and Republican alike, were
the guests Of Standardized Harry A.
Richardson alta dinner given last Mon
day evening in the Hotel Richardson.
1t was a fine affair and the legislators
were greatly pleased.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
A DEFICIT OF $4,000
C0NFR0NTS THE STATE.

A deficit Of $l4 900 confronts the State.
This fact was revealed TO the House OF
Representatives last week by the com.
mittee appointed to investigate the
States financial affairs. The committee
estimated that this years receipts. in
round figures, will amount to 1897, 900
and the expenses to S411, 900, of which
1881, 900 will be expenses fixed by law
and $4,000 to cover the expenses Of the
current session Of the General Assem-
bly,. This statement was submitted by
the committee
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Notice.

Mass will be celebrated the second
Sunday Of every month in the New
Century Club rooms by the Rev. 7. F.
Waldron, February 10Th being the next
date
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Real Estate Sales.

Colchester Marshall, real estate broker,
has sold William Buelps farm to F. P,
Frank, Of North Dakota. Considera.
ton not given.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Seed Potatoes.

II you want seed potatoes or onion
sets see John Kennels advertisement
in another column of this paper. You
will always find them as represented.
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
Asked to be Returned.

tINe believe it to be a desire unani.
Nus that the Rev. J. w. Prettyman
returned to Lincoln charge for an
OSner year, and hope our wish will be
granted. People of Slaughter and Cedar
ANaekF
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01
$896.95O

The committee said 1--WE wish to
especially call your attention to a 8 per
centum bond issue of$25O, 900, which is
due and must be paid on June Ist Of
this year and for which provision must
be made. We would recommend to the
consideration of the House that imme-
diate steps be taken to provide ways
for securing a proper revenue to run
the State government, without having
to provide for deficit every year, and
we wOuldlsuggest that this committee
be enlarged for an addition Of two menu
bers and that it be instructed to report,
say in Is days, bill providing for in.
creased revenue"
Milford chronicle., 1907-02-01

Licenses and fees:
Clerks Of the Peace $40 ono
Insurance Department $4,000
railroad taxes =. 1880
Interest on railroad mortgage,
three per cent 1850
Telegraph and telephone COM
panies 1000
Banks and banking associations,
about all stopped payment.
Collateral Inheritance tax 500
Distillers $500
Civil commissioners q. 600
Charter fees $4,000
Franchise tax. =. 100000