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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-07-04

N RS. FLIICROt al DTeakIdSt
MI on the following morning con-
tinued a disquisition which
1 Il had ceased the previous night
only because of provoking human in
capacity to exist without sleep. The
Tocsin had been her great comfort.
'Yes. young man." she said as she
lifted her first spoonful! of oatmeal,
you better read the Tocs!n."
Il am reading it," responded Nor
bert, who was almost concealed by the
paper.
"And your grandfather better read
it." she continued severely.
'T already have" said the colonel
promptly. Have you"
mo, but you can be sure will"
"All right said Norbert. suddenly
handing her the paper. go ahead"
"Ha" exclaimed Mrs. Flitcroft.
Here it is in headlines on the first
page. Defense Scores Again and
Again. Ridiculous Behavior of a
Would Be Mob. Louden's'"- She
paused, removed her spectacles, exam
ined them 6lbiously, restored them to
place and continued, "Loudens Mas
terly Conduct and Well Deserved -
She paused again, incredulous-""ell
deserved Triumph -
go on" said the colonel softly.
Indeed l WILL" the old lady replied.
Look at the editorials" suggested
Norbert. There's one on the same
subject"
1.-The best Of us make mistakes,
and it is well to have change
of heart sometimes" Thus Eugene's
successor had written. and so Mrs.
Flitcroft read. IAN open confession
Is good for the SOUL The Tocsin has
changed its mind in regard to certain
matters and means to say so freely
and frankly. After yesterdays events
IN connection with the murder trial be-
fore, our public, the evidence being now
all presented, for we understand that
neither side has more to offer, it is gen.
orally conceded that all good citizens
are hopeful of a verdict of acquittal,
and the Tocsin is good citizen. No
good citizen would willingly see an In
nocent man punished, and that our city
is not to be disgraced by such a mis-
carriage of justice is due to the efforts
Of the attorney for the defendant, who
has gained credit not only by his mas
terly management Of this case, but by
his splendid conduct in the face OF dan
ger yesterday afternoon. He has dis
tinguished himself so greatly that we
frankly assert that our citizens may
point with pride to- - Mrs. Flitcroft's
voice, at the beginning pitched to a
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-07-04

his manar: aid a "".s,,,;;::n1y IN MS voice
which caused the uplifted hand to
drop Imply. while the look of aprre-
heuSion which Of late had grown more
and more to he Martin Pixies habitual
expression Geepened into something
close upon mortal anxiety.
Have you any business - set foot
upon ny property" he demanded.
Yes" answered Joe. That's why
! cane"
What business have you got with
me-"
Enough 70 satisfy yau. think. EIt
there's one thing don't want TO do
Joe glanced at TIE cTen doOr-"Lnd
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hUUC you dHy DuStHtSS I" "t1 Jo't "po"
my property?" he dcntandcd.
that is to talk about it here-for your
own sake and because | think Miss
Tabor should be present. | called 10
ask you to come to her house at )
o'clock tonight"
You did, Martin Pike spoke an
grily. bat not in the bull bass Of yore.
and he kept his voice down, glancinG
about him nervously as though he fear
ed that his wife or Mamie might hear
! MY accounts with her estate are
closed" he said harshly. IF she wants
anything. let her come here"
Joe shook his head NO; you must
be there at 8 o'clock"
The judges choler got the better OF
his uneasiEess. You're pretty one
to come ordering me around" he broke
out. You s!anderer. Do you suppose
| haven't heard how you're going about
traducing me, undermining my charac-
ter in this community. spreading scan
dals that am the real owner Of Beav-
er Beach
1T can easily I've proved. judge" Joe
interrupted quietly. though you're
wrong: haven't been telling people.
| haven't needed to-even if I'd wish
ed. Once a thing like that gets out.
you can't stop it-ever. That isn't all.
To my knowledge you own other prop
erty worse than the Beach. I know
that you own half Of the worst dens in
Ne town--proftable investments too.
You bought them very gradually and
craftily, only showing the deeds to
those in charse-as you did 10 Mike
Sheehan-and not Ceeording them.
Sueehan's betrayal of you gave ne the
key. know most Of the poor crea-
tu-es who are your tenants, too, you
see. and that gave me an advantage
because they have some confidence in
me- My investigations have been al
most as quiet and careful as your pur-
cR2-cs.I,
"Iol blackmailerr' The judge bent
upon him u fierce, inquiring scrutiny.
in which. o!dly enough, there was
kind of haggard hopefulness. "And
out of such stories." he sneered, you
are going to try to make political cap
ital against the Tocsin, are you"
NO." said Joe. 1T was necessary
in the interests Of my client for me to
know pretty thoroughly just what
property you own, and / think ! do.
These pieces I've mentioned are about
all you have not mortgaged. You
couldn't do that without exposure, and
you've kept controlling interest in
the Tocsin clear, too-for the sake Of
| its influence, suppose. Now. do you
| &ant to hear any more. or will you
agree to meet me at Miss Tabor's this
evening"
Whatever the look Of hopefulness
had signifed, it fed from Pixies face
during this speech, but he asked with
some show of contempt, do you think
it likely"
very WE'LL" said Joe. "if you want
me to speak here" And he came a lit
! tie closer to him. You bought big
block of Granger Gas for Roger Ia
! bor." he began in low voice. Before
his death you sold everything he had
except the old house, put it all into
cash for him and bought that stock.
You signed the check as his attorney
+ in fact, and it came back to you
through the Washington National.
where Norbert Flitcroft handled it. He
has a good memory, and when he told
me what he knew had him to do some
tracing. Did little myself also.
Judge Pike must tell you that you
stand in dancer Of the law. YQlwere
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CHAPTER NXV.

"A FRS. FLITCROFT at breakfast
MI on the following morning con-
tinued a disquisition which
1 hnd .cnn sod the nraXiOuS night
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CONTINUED on page ~
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1907-01-04
GLENDALE.

We have survived another christmas,
there has been much suffering in lndl-
vidual cases from over feeding on rich
foods. which resulted in an old fashioned
belly-ache, but no serious results are re-
ported.
The Red Men OF the local tribe were
responsible in no small degree for the
uncomfortable condition spoken Of above,
and how they with their families and in
vited friends ever escaped the penalty
for over feeding, is a matter for conjec-
ture. At the great spread they sat down
to. the menu was one to amaze the
average farmer. Just think OF crowding
into one little stomach, a collection Of
oysters. stewed, fried and raw; ice cream
cake, chicken salad, oranges, turkey and
strong coffee in quantities to feed rail
splitter; and, this at a late hour in the
evening.
The affair took place last Thursday
evening in the form of banquet served
in Red Mems Hall, at which $50 persons
sat. The representative OF the Chronicle
was we'll cared for, and he held up the
reputation of the proprietor at the feast.
The hall was beautifully decorated, and
sweet music rendered by Miss Bessie
Reed, and recital was given by Miss
Bernice Chase. An Grafton was also
given bv Thomas Barker. We can not
close this item without acknowledging
and paying a compliment to the ladies OF
Glendale who made the affair a success;
and we know we speak feelingly on the
subject, for we enjoyed the results OF
their dandiwork by sight and taste. In
all of Delaware there is nowhere to be
found ladies with greater skill in cake
manufacture, or with more artistic taste,
and it was displayed at this occasion to
the greatest perfection. The honors We're
about even in the cake excellence be-
tween Mrs. w. w. Deputy and Mrs. NJ.
A. Webb; both farmers wives. Follow
ing this banquet, on Friday night there
came a wedding dinner at the home OF
Arthur Russell, in honor of his sister,
Ella, who became the bride Of Mr.. Car
mean, of Laurel. Then on Saturday
Senator Reed tried to Guido himself, in
honor of his return from a Philadelphia
hospital The spacious doors OF his
handsome home were thrown open and
every member of his family and relatives
which includes near the whole town.
were invited to another great feast. The
senator is a worshiper of the table, and.
it is superhuous to state that every
lelicacy of the season from oysters, wild
duck, salads and other substantials to
ice cream was supplied in abundance
equal to such appetites as that possessed
by the hearty Senator himself. / there
lore repeat, that it is a matter of surprise.
hat our people generally can sit up and
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1907-01-04
FROM FREDERICA

Miss Bessie Emerson gave a progressive
finch party Thursday evening of last
week. About eighteen ladies were pres
ent. The first prize was won by Mrs.
Kate Boone. Mrs. Ella Cahall secured
the BOBBY prize.
A surprise party was given to Mrs. W.
f. Hoey on Friday evening, by large
circle Of friends. A delightful evening
was spent.
On Saturday evening Albert Boone
celebrated his seventh birthday by
party. Games were played and merry
evening was enjoyed by the young folks.
a merry crowd of young folks from
here attended a party given at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheatly, near
town, on Monday night.
While the merry making Of the holt
days is in progress, other homes are Tiled
with sadness, where the death angel has
taken away the loved ones.
On Monday afternoon after a long ill
ness, Mrs. Annie Edith Fisher, wife of
Frank Fisher, died Of consumption, aged
thirty years. She was respected by all
who knew her. She was of a cheerful
sunny disposition and her presence in
the home will be sadly missed A hus-
band and two sons are left to morn their
sad loss They have our sincere sympa-
thy. Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon, Rev. Richardson ofiicia-
ting. The deceased was a member of the
Degree of PocohoAtas, ia which order
she held the office of Wenonah. We
shall miss her. Interment was made in
Barratt's Chapel, H. F. ABtten funeral
directorf' -
Early Wednesday morning one OF our
Oldest citizens, Mr.. John Moore, died at
the home of his sister Mrs. Hester Spurry,
aged rs years. He has been in failing
health for a long time, of diseases incl
dents to old age, and passed away after
two weeks illness. He was highly re-
spected in the community in. which he
| lived and the bereayed relatives have our
sympathy in This sad hour. Funeral
i services Will be held FRIDAY afternoon sJ
l o'clock. Interment will be made at
Barratt's cemetery.
George Meredith is taking a holiday
tripsto Newark, Philadelphia and James
burg.
Miss Lizzie Whitley, of Baltimore,
visited relatives and friend here last
week.
S. W. Darby received his commission
| from Governor Lea last week, and was
sworn into office as Clerk of the Peace, Of
Kent County, last Monday. We wish
him success.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Blockson and
Warren Patterson, of Pedricktown, N. J.
spent the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Patterson.
James Supple has moved from his farm
to town and occupies the residence va
Gated by Rev. D. P. Sanderlin.
Joseph Downs has moved in town and
occupies the residence vacated by Wm.~
! Spurry. .-/
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1907-01-04

have not reported This brings large
sums into the families who have access
TO holly, and it is the house and clothing
which absorb the most of this money,
bringing comfort and luxuries to the
working folks, and christmas cheer to
the little folks. The average price paid
to wrappers of wreaths is five and SIX
cents each. and many women wrap one
hundred a day by over work. Mrs. Nm'
Workman made 115 in one day and eve
mining. Mrs. Rose Lohand has made as
high as $50 by working late at night
Mrs. Samuel Fisher averaged 50 per day
wrapping. Asa Warren with his large
family made $4,000 wreaths which sold
for five cents each; this means 5000 for
their seasons work in holly. To this
family there is not another single crop
from the farm which equals the returns
from holly With this condition, is 1t a
matter to wonder at when we see the
pretty country girls gowned and dressed
in fine and expensive clothing, when they
appear in public, or visit their city cous'
ms? God be praised for the beautiful
holly.
The old year with its many bright
memories, as well as its sorrows, is be-
hind us, and as we enter the field OF
labor in the. new year, we look forward
with many cheerful anticipations, and
extend to all who read our humble efforts
to Chronicle the news of Glendale, a
Happy and Prosperous New Year To
those whose portion was misfortune and
reverses, we extend our sympathies and
best wishes for bright future.
Paul Pry.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1907-01-04

take notice; especially as there we're sew
eral other quiet family dinners Of lesser
magnitude, on each day during christ
mas holidays.
This has been the most enjoyed christ
mas season Glendale has in her record
among all classes, and the colored people
were not out done. On Thursday eve
ming a treat tree was taken to their church
and loaded for the young and old to en-
Joy a great treat treat and feast. The
affair passed off with splendid enthusi-
asm and in perfect order. On Friday
thev had the pleasure Of Musical given
at their school house, by Andrew Behls
with his graphaphone and magic lantern.
There were many jugs and demiiohns
received in Glendale just before christ
mas, and there were some who gave
evidence of having them in their pos
session, but we have vet to learn OF the
least disturbance or disorderly conduct;
at least that is the condition as we know
of it: Even the police had nothing to do
and was absent on a visit TO the city.
On Saturday night some one made
trouble for Mr.. Laundry, who has just
moved into town, by taking mule from
his stable and driving it hard; also the
same parties took the carriage and har-
ness of George Macklin and returned
them the same night, but broke both
some. David Reeds driving horse was
taken the same night and badly served
by overdnving, and she has not been in
use for several days. This crime has be-
come so frequent that the guilty parties
must be apprehended aud punished by
term in jail; fortunately their identity is
almost assured.
So many have been visiting in Ellen
dale, that we hesitate to enumerate the
long list; every family has had one or
more friends from the city or neighbour
ing towns during the holidays, and we
are all delighted to entertain these
friends; our doors are open with a hearty
welcome on the inside
DR.. Messick from Milford and friend
was here last week. on cunning trip;
they took home with them 2S quail and
eight rabbits.
The new residence at New Market for
Wilbur Deputy, is in process of plaster
ing; Henry Marvil and son, with Dan
Purnel, are doing the work.
Asa Warren killed hog last Tuesday
which was only eighteen months old and
weighed 700 pounds. 1t lacked one inch
of measuring six feet long. Who can
beat this for Swamp whistler"
The holly wreath business has been
the largest in history about here. J. A.
shipped 100000; D. H. Reed
10000; Harry Jester $1,000; Wilbur
WEIGH $4,000, with Oscar Postles and
Enos Ross to hear from, and both deal
largely. Samuel Warren and several
others shipped their own products and
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MILTON NEWS.


Christmas is over, and the transient
visitors who have graced Milton with
their presence during the holidays, have
returned to their homes. Watch meeting
was held at both the NJ. E. and NJ. P.
Churches on Monday night, and the
New Year was ushered in by the ringing
of bells, and the firing of guns The day
dawned bright and pretty. The morning
sun was glorious, the air was balmy, and
all nature appeared to indicate another
bustling year in life's history. Services
were held at the NJ E. Church. in the
morning, afternoon and evening. The
day was without incident, and every
thing passed pleasantly. The old year is
behind us, and now a matter Of memory.
The New Years is before us with its bright
anticipations, and brighter resolves. We
are now turning oyer new leaves and
consigning to the tomb of the capuets
the old ones.
During the interim between the adj
journment OF the Christian Endeavor
meeting and preaching service, on Sun
day evening, Miss Laura Martin and Al
fred Lee Smith, were united in marriage,
by the Rev. G. B. McCready.
Mrs. Margaret Prettyman is quite i'll,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
O. NAPLES, on Union street, north.
There has been lots of moving this
New Year. Several residents of town
have changed places. William Morris
has removed his family, and store goods
to Milford. Mrs. John Reed has re-
moved from the country into the property
of Fred WEIGH, on the corner of Union
and Magnolia streets.
Mrs. James Davis, and son, OF Phila-
deIphia, spent Christmas with her par
ents, Justice-of-the-peace Eli L. Collins,
and wife.
G. NJ. Fowler, of FELTON,, is the guest
of the poet, J. B. WEIGH.
John Abbott living about one mile
from town, had his hen house robbed one
night recently, by three men, OF about
dozen leghorn chickens. One man stood
guard at the door of the dwelling, while
the others tied the fowls. Mr.. Abbott
hearing the noise essayed to go out, when
the man e. guard shot over the top of
the door. He retreated, and left them
to carry of their plumber.
John McMullen and wife, vice Miss
Viola Mcgee, of Philadelphia, have been
visiting the latters parents, Mr.. and
Mrs John Mcgee.
Last week the personal property OF
Edward Reynolds, was sold by Sheriff
Lynch, under execution process. The
dwelling house on Broad Street was pur-
chased by James H. Palmer for S4S5.
Isaac W. Nailor, of Philadelphia, has
been a Milton visitor during the holidays.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1907-01-04

On Wednesday and Thursday, OF last
week, the young people OF both sexes,
had fine time skating on Lake Fangan-
zyki. A change in the temperature, on
Thursday night destroyed the anticipated
pleasure for the next day.
Mrs. Julia Robinson has bad looking
fore arm. produced by the scratch OF
chicken rooster. Blood poison is feared.
On New Years morning Mrs Ralph
Coursey was hit near the eye by flying
stick. and severely wounded. Dr. Hop
kins rendered medical aid.
Extra meetings will begin at the NJ. T.
Church on Sunday evening, under the
charge of Rev. G. r. McCready.
The revival services at the NJ. f.
Church continue with vigor. A colIec-
ton was taken on Sunday evening for
Evangelist Taylor, and S67 realized.
w. W. Conwell, Secretary Of the Mil
ton Board of Trade has sold to Messers
Winters & Prophet, of Mount Morris, NJ.
their portion of Captain James Sculls
property, living between Front street and
the river, to the north east OF town, and
Familiarity known as "Mount Ararat
This company is reported to be extern
sively engaged in the packing business
and will erect brick buildings at this,
and engage in canning all kinds OF fruits,
vegetables etc. The work will begin inn
mediately. The plant here will be oper-
ated by Goodwin Bros. q Conwell, who
advertise to contract for 500 acres OF
tomatoes, beginning on Wednesday Jan.
2nd. Captain Scull will remove his
buildings to the other side OF the street,
which portion Of the property he has
reserved.
A comedy "Dot the MINERS Daugh-
teri was rendered by local talent, at
School Hall, on New Years evening.
The proceeds went to the NJ. P. Church.
The shirt and overall factory will re-
open next Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Dixon, of Honeybrook, Pa,
a friend of the Rev. r. 7. Coursey for
many years, is visiting that gentleman,
and preached at the NJ E. Church, on
New Years afternoon. Mr.. Dixon stated
20 the writer, with the request to publish
hat he and Mr.. Goursey retired to bed
IN Monday night, or rather Tuesday
at between one and two o'clock
md Mr.. Coursey went to sleep and snored
10 loudly until a quarter to seven that he
lid not get but about one hour Of sleep.
Publish it, said Mr.. Coursey, 81 guess
t is So
Rev. n. w. Conwell, of Salem, Md, is
'isiting in Milton.
General George H. Hall, of Milford,
vas a Milton visitor on Tuesday. DAG. |
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1907-01-04

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Nov the make selections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
SPIRITUALISM,
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS
Army Orders.

BY direction OF the President and upon
the application of Sergt. Thomas Ford.
AID Company. Coast Artillery Corps. that
soldier will be placed upon the retired list.
First Lieut.. Clarence LIE r Cole assist
ant surgeon. having reported his arrival
at San Francisco. Cal, will proceed to
Fort Thomas, KY. for duty.
The leave of absence granted Capt. Leon
$. RoudteZ. quartermaster, Is extended
fifteen days.
Capt Henry B. Dixon. paymastep. hav-
ing reported his arrival at San Francisco
Cal. will proceed to Portland Ore, for
duty. =.
Leave Of absence for one month is
granted Capt. Percy NJ. Ashburn, assist
ant surgeon.
Capt Henning F. Col,ey. ordnance de-
partment, viii visit the works Of the
Fore River Ship Building Company.
Quincy, Mass. on official business per-
tanning to the inspection of material be-
ing procured under contract for the ord
nance department.
Capt Jacob Z. Bloom, commissary. will
report to the president Of the examining
board at Chicago. H., for examination to
dete rhine his fitness for promotion
Leave of absence for two months is
granted Capt. Wallace De Witt, assistant
surgeon.
Leave of absence for twenty days is
granted Second Lieut.. Oscar Foley, 9Th
Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Naval Orders.

Capt. l.. c. Heimer.' to the navy yard.
New York, N. Y. for general court-mar-
tial duty.
Capt. E. D. Taussig. from navy yard,
League Island. Pa. to duty as comman-
dant of the fifth naval district and navy
yard. Norfolk. Va.
Commander 7. NJ. Potts. to command
the Des Moines. December 81 1907
Lieut., Commander F. L. Chaplin. from
Office of naval intelligence. Navy Depart
ment. Washington. D. c.. to duty as naval
attache to the United States embassies at
Paris and st. Petersburg. 3,
Surgeon r. c. Holcomb has been com
missioned.
Passed Assistant Paymaster E S. Stall
maker. from Naval Academy. Annapolis,
Nd. to Washington. d. c., for duty under
Department of Agriculture in connection
with study and ANALYSIS of food products
Assistant Paymaster Fl. II. Aikire from
the Franklin. navy yard. Norfolk, Va, to
the United States Naval Academy, An
napolis. Md.
Assistant Payma ster E. NJ. Hacker, to
the United States Naval Academy, An
napolis. Md. a.. -
Warrant Machinist A. T. Percival. from
the Maryland to the naval station, Guam
L. /.