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Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Inspeeted Milford MiIitla.

The annual inspection of the Organ
lied Militia has been in progress for ten
days by Colonel VIM Slower, and last
Wednesday evening he came to Mil
ford and went over the company sta
toned here Captain Lank had 20 en-
listed men on the floor and three ofiic-
ers; an attendance Of so per cent. The
men looked well, and after inspection
sat down to an oyster supper. Two
men came from as far as Philadelphia,
another from Smyrna, and several
from a distance in the country, and
they deserve credit for their efforts to
be present. 1t is very close man and
one who has not much pride in his
who fails to turn out at the
two inspections each year. The State
is liberal enough with them on other
occasions, and they should have pride
enough to be present at these inspec-
tiOns.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

Large quantity OF holly wreaths ar'
going from Milford to the large cities.
"A camp OF gypsies are camped neaI
Union Church about five miles from
Milford.
The next term of Superior Court and
] Court Of General Sessions for Sussex
county will be held on February 3rd
The w. c. 4. U. will meet with Mrs.
Joseph H. Draper on South Front street
next Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
There are few folks who OCCASION
lily get drunk now in Milford, but they
slink away and hide without disturb.
ing the public peace.
Yes there is considerable whiskey
coming to Milford, but it does not
amount to one.twentieth Of the
amount formerly sold over the hotel
bars.
"BrOwn from Missouri, - which will
be seen at Armory Hall, on December
18th, twill show you" the best eve.
ing's enjoyment you have had in years.
Tuneful music, bright dialogue, clever
comedians, pretty women, coed singers
and dancers OF high order, all contri-
butte in making one of the most sue
cessful farce comedies produced in re-
cent years. As popular prices rule
with this excellent attraction, the
theatre should be packed to its utmost
A full attendance Of the New Century
Club at the next meeting, December
18th, is earnestly requested by the ad-
vance agent Of The Twentieth Century
Santa Claus. Sealed invitations have
been placed in the hands of the Chair
man of Education, who is empowered .
10 give them in confidence to each men,
Der. The jolly old ST. Nick desires the
cooperation Of each mother and every
nother's daughter that his annual visit
25th may this year live longer
II the memory of every girl and boy Of
ur towH as the merIiest Christmas ever
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Church News.

Rev. Alfred Smith, D. D., will preach
at Laws Church at 23O p. m. The pas
tor breaches there at 1880; Wildwood
at 2 80, and Willismsville at p. m.
Christ Church.-Dec. Is third Sun.
day in Advent matins, litsny and ser.
mon, 1890 a. M; Sunday School, p.
m. st. Stephens Chapel, 43O p. M;
st. Faiths Guild, Tuesday evening
Christ Church Guild, Wednesday even
ing.
Avenue NJ. E. Church. Service at
1870 a. m. in the church sermon by
the pastor. Sunday School at ? p. m.
church and chapel Epworth League
meeting in the Chapel at 45 p N.
Preaching and gospel meeting in the
Chapel at 7.8O.
The subject for the morning service
in the Baptist Church next Sunday
will be The Fragments. Text, "Gather
up the fragments that remain thatnoth.
ing be Lost " The evening service will
begin at o'clock. Text, "Phe end OF
all things is at Hand" Lessons from
the closing of the year.
Presbyterian Church.-Rev. H. l..
Bunstein will preach Sunday morning
on Reasons for rThankfulness.' Sabbath
School ia the afternoon at . o'clock.
are being made for q
entertainment by the school.
Evening meeting at o'clock. Subject,
Confident Testimony"
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Died in the WOrkhOuse.

James Slaughter, aged q years,
prisoner at the New Castle County
WOrkhouse, dropped dead last Friday.
He had been complaining and was ua-
able to work. He ate hearty break
fast in his cell about 10 O'Clock and said
he was feeling much better, but when
a guard went to his cell at noon, to see
about his dinner, he was dead. Slaugh-
ter was removed from Georgetown jail
to the workhouse last April and was
a three year sentence.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social News ChrOniclet
During the Week.

Miss Elizabeth Wroten has been
guest Of Miss Laura Short and Mis-,
Lizzie Stevenson.
Robert J Lsnk, OF Hollyville. spent
few days with his brother, Captain
w. E. Lank, this week.
Miss Lillian Cade, Of Milton, Sussex
county president Of the w. c. 7. T.,
spent Thursday last with Mrs. Letha
Joseph.
Mrs. w. P. Cullen and granddaughter,
CarOlyne FOuracre, have been spending
a week with her daughter, Mrs. H. w.
d. Moore.
Miss Lillian Cade and Miss Letha
Joseph attended the State Executive
Meeting Of the w. G. T. u, in Will
mingtOn on Friday.
d. w. Butler, Of Kendall, N. Y, and
H. N. Butler, of Newark, N. j., are
visiting their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
D. w. Butler, Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Seven Voters in One Family.

The Hughes family have never been
noted for large number in their frmil.
les, but we know one that is hard tC
beat in one respect, and that is voters
Near Masten's Corner, at Hollands
vile, Delaware, resides Eben Hughes,
aged IS years, who has six sons, the
last election seven votes were cast from
his household against the licensing OF
liquor, viz Eben, Sr., Carl, James,
EbenJr., Alb rt, Benjamin and Elijah.
This is very unusual and beats the
Prettyman family Of Cedar Neck by
two points.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Public Sales.

G. W. Andrew, of Greenwood, will
sell his store goods at public sale, com
mencing on Saturday. December l4th,
1907. See posters.
The administrators Of George S
Grier have advertised the personal
property at public sale on Tuesday
December 17th. See advertisement and
posters.
The administrator ofthe late Thomas
P. Timmors will sell the drug store at
public sale on Tuesday, December 18th.
For particulars, see advertisement in
this paper
Mrs. l.. G. Jacobs will sell her per-
sonal property at public sale on Friday,
December 18th 1907, near Wilson'S
Mill. See advertisement, and posters
for particulars.
The buildings on the new post Office
site will be sold at public sale on Sat
urday afternoon, December 2lst, at
, p. m. For particulars, see advertise
ment in another column.
Herbert Cooper will stop farming
and will sell his personal property on
Monday, December 10th, in Cedar
Neck. For particulars see advertise
ment in this paper, and posters.
E. H. Cain will sell his personal
at his home above Ceursey's .
Mills, on Saturday, December l4th,
1907. For particulars, see advertise
ment in this paper, aud posters.
w. E. Kelley, two and half miles
south Of Frederick, will sell his person.
al property at public sale, on Monday,
December 10Th, 1907, at his home ad-
Joining the HydOrn farm. For particu-
lars see advertisement in this paper,
and posters.
As the administrator of James M.
deceased, will sell the per-
lonal property at his late home ia
Slaughter Neck, on Wednesday, Dec
,mber 18th. commencing at 10 o'clock.
For particulars see advertisement in
his paper, and posters.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Milford Grange.

On Saturday last eleven member
were initiated at Milford Grange. A
the close Of the session a pair OF silver
candelabars, wedding present from
Milford Grange, was presented to Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob H. r sa. The ladies
served refreshments and social time
was enjoyed by all
On Saturday, November 3Oth, Charles
Barker gave very interesting report
TO Milford Grange of his attendance at
the meeting Of the National Grange at
Hartford, Conn. The city did every
thing possible to welcome the delegates
and make the meeting a success. At
the opening session, November 18th,
So States were represented and there
were addresses of welcome by the Mayor
of Hartford and the Governor Of Con-
necticut. Thursday morning routine
work afternoon and evening devoted
to comforting the fifth and sixth degrees
on large class. All the degree work
was remarkably we'll done. Friday
morning was taken up by reports from
State Masters who reported increased
membership and a prosperous eOndi-
tiOn A recess was taken to enable dele
gates to attend the Governors reception
when more than fifteen hundred shook
his hand Friday afternoon and even.
ing 2490 persons received the Seventh
degree and the service was most solemn
aud impressive. Saturday was occupied
by routine work and more reports from
State Masters. Sunday afternoon a me
mortal service which was public and
attended by many outsiders. Monday
morning, many resolutions introduced
and referred to proper committees.
Monday afternoon an automobile ride
10y invitation Of the city of Hartford. /
Mr. Barkef's party were ditched once
and their auto later refused to go but
10 one was hurt and they finally COM
pleted the route. Tuesday morning was
occupied by discussion on taxation and |
the ritual and executive business. Tues
day afternoon a trolley ride as requests
OF the city during which many points of
interest were visited, one being the two
million dollar bridge over the COnnec
ticut River. Wednesday morning elec-
tion Of officers. Wednesday evening
was given to the Priests of Demeter, the
meeting being in the Supreme Court
room. The city that evening illumi.
mated the Capitol with 5000 lights and
the effect was very beautiful.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
New Century Club.

The regular business meeting of the
New Century Club was held on Mon.
day afternoon. Two letters in regard
to the establishment Of free public read
ing rooms or libraries, from the chair
man OF libraries of the State Federation
and member of the State Library
Commission respectively, were read.
1t was decided that the consideration
Of this matter be delayed until after the
Holidays. 1t was also decided that
Monday, December 30th, be set apart
as Federation Day. An article on "The
Autobiography Of Mark Twain was
read by Miss Jennie Davis. The next
meeting will be in charge of DR.. Edith
G. Phelps, Chairman of Education.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Monument Commissioners Meet. :

The last Legislature made appropria-
tiOns for erecting monuments to dis
tinguished men of Delaware, and last
Monday the men to look after the Cen
eral DagwoTthy monument, and the
monument to commemorate the land
ing OF the Sweeds at Lewes, held a
meeting at Dover The last marks the
first settlement Of Delaware by white
colonists, at Lewes ; the other to mark
the resting place of General John Dag
worthy, at Prince Georges Church, two
miles southeast of Dagsboro.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
THE MASONIC BAZAAR A
PRONOUNCED SUCCESS

Even with lowering clouds the OPEN
ing Of the masonic Bazaar last Monday
night was the mecca toward which
the people OF Milford turned their faces.
and the large building was thronged
with a bright and beautiful gathering
Of men and women. The ladies have
covered themselves with glory in their
successful management of this beauti-
ful affair, and to them the masonic
fraternity Of this part Of Delaware owe
a lasting obligation.
Brilliant cOlOrs dazzeled the eve un.
der the blaze Of electric light, and the
purchases were liberal. The various
booths cashed over $3.50 for the first
evening, and scores of people were
kept away by reason Of the weather.
One Of the attractions Of the Masonic
bazaar, is photograph Of President
Roosevelt with his autograph, which
he sent as his contribution. 1t will be
sold at auction the last night Of the ba-
zaar. The affair is being held in the
new Masonic Temple, and the proceeds
will be applied toward paying for the
building. Many prominent men and
Women are taking part in the affair,
and it promises to be very successful.
The doll room is in charge of Mrs.
Mary Caulk, Mrs r Y. Watson and
Mrs. G. l.. Grier. In the candy booth
are Miss Mary Barker, Mrs. Daniel
Hirsch and Mrs. John G. Dawson. The
fancy table is conducted by Mrs. P. T.
Carlisle Jr., Mrs. Harry L. Grier and
Mrs. George H. Hall, while the apron
booth is attended by Mrs. E. G. Pierce.
Mrs A. w. Powell and Mrs. Willard f.
Deputy.
An attractive feature is the Japanese
,earoOm, decorated in palms and cherry
blossoms. Refreshments are served by
Mrs. George B. Hynson, Mrs. Saunders
rruitt, Mrs. Walter l.. Grier and Miss
Collins, all attired in JAPAN
,se costumes. Mr.. Tuna has chargeof
he Oriental booth, while Mrs. S John
AuuhAN hIeAAa AAAN AGlABAA0u LuA4lAAAAEEn
whose duty is to welcome the strangers.
On the third floor there is a country
lime museum, with all sorts OF freaks,
rom the two headed man to the girl
make eharmer. A smokingroOm adds
D the comfort OF the men.
Each evening the affair has been
argely patronized On Tuesday night
be receipts we've about 5000 and on
Vedaesday evening the cum OfI75 was
The closing evening of the
iazaar will be one Of especial interest
s on that night picture Of President
with his autograph will be
Did to the highest bidder and many
rizes will be awarded to the persons
rawing the lucky numbers on several
andsome articles that are being chanc-
/ of Mr.. Frank Richards will be
ne auctioneer, and there will be about
IN pounds Of fun to each square inch
room in the building while it is
Ding on.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Excellent Attraction.

Coming to our local stage with the
endorsement of New York and other
cities, almost any play will receive a
welcome, and with a capable company
headed by Hal Brown, Miss Ethel
Blande, Leander De COrdova, and Miss
Frances Brooke, local theatre goers are
assured an excellent performance next
Tuesday night, December 18th, when
Brown from Missouri" the greatest
musical farce produced in years, will
be seen at ArmOry Hall. The pley is
described as one of those rapid fire
comedies, set to music, and if one half
the good things we hear about it are
tune, it will the treat Of the season.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Public Records to be Saved.

The Delaware Legislature Of 1905.l90G
created Division of Public Records
"to collect and preserve all public rec
ords throughout the State, which are
now in the custody OF the State and
county officials, but not in curreHt use,
and consequently primarily of historic
value" This division is appointed by
the Governor biennislly, and now con-
sists of Henry G. Conrad, president,
and Josephine T. Smith from New
Castle county, DR.. George w. Marshall
and Mable Lloyd Ridgely, from Kent
county DR.. Thomas Robinson and
Julia Ford Burton, from Sussex county.
Through its employed agents and per-
sonal service much valuable research
work has been done with gratifying
results.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
TRYING TO
RECOVER FORFEIT MONEY

Samuel +. Nlrdlinger, the Philadel-
phia capitalist and theatrical man,
went before Chancellor Nicholson, re.
presented by Lawyers Bates and Ken
ney last Monday and began three
forms Of procedure for the $4,000 de-
posted by the Philadelphian and ]. Ed
ward Addicks as a forfeit or guaranty
that they would build thirty miles Of
trolley through lower Delaware. and
which the State has claimed as a for
felt for noncompliance.
The three methods sought are: First
a receivership for both and all the pro
noting companies second, an injunc.
ton preventing the State treasurer
from touching the $4,000 or at least
the halfOfit, which the Philadelphians
deposited on behalf Of the Delaware
General Electric Company; third, the
summoning into court Of James Frank
Alice, Caleb r. Layton, George w.
Marshall, Luther S. Conwell, Sylves.
ter John Abbott and Thomas G. Moore
Of the Addicks companies ; Thomas n.
Rawlins, present State treasurer, and
Martin B. Burris aud Lewes Heisler
Ball, his professors, 10 ascertain
whether the assets are still in tact and
where they are The three different
forms are returuable, respectively,
Mondays. December 10th, 28rd and
January l-t.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Dr.. J Mccormick Of Kentucky.

I Representing the National Health
Association, DR.. J. NJ Mccormick, Of
Kentucky, delivered an address in the
Century Club Rooms on Wednesday
evening last on Sanitation and Kin
dred Subjects He spoke for two hours,
holding the audience with undimin-
ished attention to the very last. He
made a number Of suggestions as to
what might be done towards the i'm.
provement Of the health and morals of
the community, which it is TO be hoped
may be acted upon by Our people. At
the close of his remarks a number of
ladies and gentlemen expressed their
appreciation OF what was one Of the
most instructive and interesting lectur-
es that it was their privilege to listen
to. During his stay in Milford, DR..
Mccormick was the guests Of DR..
George w. Marshall, who presides
over the meeting and gracefully intro
duced the speaker; paying a fitting
tribute to his great services and noble
character,
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
ANNUAL MEETING OF The
MILFORD TOWN COUNCIL

At the monthly meeting Of Town
Council, held last Monday evening, all
members but DR. G. l.. Grier were
present Several bills were allowed
one for making the scrap assessment
for SIS, and postage bill of 81 .6S. A
bill for printing amounting to 1875
was ordered paid and the secretary
was authorized to draw $25 the last
hslf-year salary. A list of errors, death
and removals from the 1906 duplicate
amounting to $58 80 was allowed the
collector.
A delinquent list was presented to
Council by the collector, but by un-
animous vote, Council turned it back
on the collector, and directed him to
either get the money, or deliver the
bodies Of the taxsbles to them in the
town jail, and that before the close OF
this year. The town is short several
hundred dollars in meeting its bills
this year, and the taxes must be paid.
Thomas G. Reynolds and jacob G.
Wilson were appointed as clerks for
the town and light and water elections
on January 9th and 9TH. 1908.
Council will meet on Friday, Decem-
Der 20th, for the last time before election.
The request Of o. w Davis to have
sheds exempt from taxation was laid
on the table and buried.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Made Railroad Surgeon.

Announcement has been made OF the
appointment Of DR.. James A. Draper,
Jr., son of DR.. James A. Draper, who
died suddenly two weeks ago, to the
office Of surgeon for the Maryland divi-
sion of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. The Office after the death
of DR.. Draper was rendered DR.. Evan
G. Shortlidge, who refused it because
of i'll health. The appointment Of the
younger DR.. Draper is a tribute to the
able instruction Of his father, who was
considered one OF the most capable
surgeons in this section Of the country,
as well as to the ability Of the young
dootOr
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Obituary.
HALL.

David B. Hall, one Of the best known
farmers in Milford Neck, died at his
home on Wednesday afternoon, Decem-
Der 4th, 1907, Of paralysis, aged IS years.
He leaves a widow, four sons and one
daughter. Funeral services were held
at his late home on Friday, Rev. D. F..
McFaul officiating. Intemrent was
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Christmas Dance.

The young men Of Milford will give
their annual dance the night Of the
twenty-six Of December. An italian
orchestra OF six pieces from Philadel-
phia will furnish the music.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Wreck Of Philadelphia Sch9o6sr.

Word has been received that the
Philadelphia schooner Rebecca Shep-
herd, which was built in Milford in
1878, sunk recently while going rom
st. Georges, Staten Island, to Lynn,
Massachusetts,, her anchor becoming
afoul. The vessel is a small three,mssted
schooner and a total loss.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
KERR--CAsPERsoN.

The marriage OF Miss Mabel Lore
Casperson, daughter Of Col and Mrs
James +. CaspersOn of No. 827 Wash.
ington street, Wilmington, Delaware,
and George COuper Kerr, took place at
O'Clock on Thursday evening, Decem.
bef 5th, 1907, at the home Of the bride.
The parlOr was attractively decorated
with palms and ferns, while flowers
were also used. The decorations con-
tinued throughout the house, with ar
tistic effect. The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. Charles BrattOn Dubell,
formerly Of Wilmington, but now Of
Philadelphia. The bride was given in
marriage by her father, and was at.
tended by her sister, Miss Nellie Cas-
person, as maid Of honor. Samuel G.
Biddle Of New York acted as grOoms-
man. Wagner's Lohengrin wedding
march was played by Mrs. James T.
Challenger of New Castle, as the wed.
ding party entered the parlor Only
immediate relatives and friends were
present. A reception followed the mar
rage Mr. and Mrs. Kerr left for a
wedding trip, and upon their return
will reside at the home of the BRIDES
parents. The groom is a son Of the late
Rev. James G.. Kerr, chaplain in the
United States Army, and Mrs. Kerr Of
Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Coming Again.

At an early date in January there
will be an amusing entertainment
given by local talent trained by a
member of the "Boek Entertainment
Co" The title Of the play is Union
Depot
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Laree los.

William Lane OF South Milford kill.
ed two hogs last Monday that weighed
nine hundred pounds, the largest we
have heard Of this season so far.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13
Married.
wArsoN-sHARP.

Miss Emma J Sharp aud MI Frank
Watson, both of Milford Neck, were
married on Sunday evening, December
Sth, 1907, by the Rev. James Carroll, at
his home on North Walnut street, Mil.
ford Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13

,os ,ost am and III fred a bullet into his
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-13

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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-21
N AND EXCHANGE.

Call money in New York. 6q15 per cent.
New York subtreasury gained $452, 900 from
the banks Yesterday, and since Friday it
has gained $6,527, 600, and was a creditor at
the clearing house, s427, $50.
Commercial bar silver in New York,
5Sh cents: Mexican dollars, 46s cents; bar
silver in London, 27d.; premiums on gold
at Madrid, 1880; at Lisbon, 14.50.
Paris ~rentes, IS francs ~ centimes;
Paris private rate of discount, 4 to ~ per
cent; exchange on London, % francs 261k
ccntimes; Berlin private rate of discount,
Z per cent; exchange on london, 20 marks
5S pigs.
Money on call in London, 1905 per cent.
Rate. of discount for short bills, Z per
cent. three months bills. 6s4i7 per cent.
Consols for money, SD. for account, S2Bd.
The Bank of England today received e3S1,-
COO gold coin from Germany. Withdrawals
from bank consisted of E1Ol.W0 gold bar to
the open market. The minimum rate of
discount of the Bank of England is UNI
changed at 7 per cent. This weekly state
ment of the Bank Of England shows the
following changes: Total reserves. de-
crease FL, ISL. 600; circulation. decrease
8212, 900; bullion. decrease 81, 4lO, coo; other
securities, increase AIS, 900; other deposits,
decrease Al. 595, OO0; public deposits, In
crease e826,0O0; government securities I'M
changed, Inc proportion of the banks
reserve to liabilities this week is $3.50 per
cent, against 1850 last week and compares
with an advance of 40A to 40ss per cent.
in this week last year.
Foreign exchange market held a quiet
tone. but rates were decidedly irmer. De-
mand sterling was quoted 4.S7Aa4.s7zs.
short francs, 517h less lis. and short
marks, 94%..