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Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
Another Delaware Boy Progressing.

Seven years ago Edward M. Peters
wentfr Milford to Chester, Pa, where
he has been pushing himself upward in
the business world, and by an adver-
tisement in a city paper we learn that
he is to become a vice. president of the
keystone Steel Casting Company Of
Pennsylvania, which is incorporated
under the laws Of that State with a
capital Of 100000. Mr.. Peters learned
the laundry business in the shops Of
George S. Grier near Milford, and by
close attention to business has prospered
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
The Deesrrick SkuIe.

We were pleased this week to have
Mrs. Honeysuckle visit our "skule, y
she being especially interested, having
two pairs of twins in the ''skule." The
smallest boy not quite old enough to
keep from snoring during skule hours.
| am afraid that she was not favOrably
impressed, for as usual on such occa'
sions. tho scholars tried themselves.
The "telltale girl" was unusually active
in this-her special stuent. The Ounce
block proved to be the most useful piece
of furniture in the skule room as it was
constantly occupied, and don't you
know that was actually compelled to
give William Jennings Bryan a good
thrashing for doing what ne knew was
against the rules-huggin Experience
Salvation Bradford 1 tried to excuse
them by saying that they had studied
hard all winter and as the time for
closing skule was growing shorter they
were getting very restless.
Skule closes Wednesday, April 5rd.
The exhibition will take place on the
evening of the same day in Armory
Hall. The Skule Marster desires the
patronage of the public, and hopes the
whole "Deestrick'' will turn out and
see the fruits of his labors After Tues
day, March 26th, tickets will be on sale
at G.. D. Abbott's store
OBEDIAH LUG, Skule MaIster.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
MispilliOn River Light Station.

On February 8th the sector of red
light in Mispillion River light, located
on the western side of Delaware Bay,
about fifteen miles northwestward
from Cage Henlopen Lighthouse, was
changed SO that its northern edge now
bears NV. 6 w. and its southern edge
NV. This change makes the southern
edge Of the sector parallel to the new
dredged channel and ten feet to the
northwaId of its northern edge.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
New Century Club.

The meeting of the New Century
Club on Monday afternoon was in
charge of Mrs. J. Stanley Short chair.
man Of Travel The program opened
with Current Events, by Mrs. Burn,
who read pertinent extracts from a
copy of the Philadelphia Public Ledger,
published in 1886. This was followed
by piano solo by Miss Margaret Holz
mueller. Mrs. Cahall read paper, tell
ing delightfully."- of IA Trip 10 Quebec" "
Miss Hettie Latchum played piano
solo and DR.. Phelps read a paper telling
of most interesting visit to Boston
and Plymouth. Next Mondays meet
ing will be in charge of the Civic Conn
mittee, Mrs. Allen D. Jones chairman.
Mrs. Flnke, of WOodside, Delaware,
will be present and address the club.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
Launch Of Another Barge.

The shipyards of William G. Abbott
in South Milton are building several
barges for New York parties, and last
Monday another Of these was launched.
The keel is 125 feet, beam 233 feet and
depth of hold 9 feet. They are used as
freight carriers out of New York harbor.
Il large four.mast schooner will be built
at these yards this summer for parties
in Sussex county.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
Obituary.
RIsDoN


Frank A. Risden, died at his home
at Penn Yam, New York, on Monday
morning, Marehllth, 1907, ofeonsump-
tion, aged 20 years. He leaves a widow,
who was Miss Mary Collins, daughter
of Mrs. Emma Collins of Dover, and
one daughter. Mrs. Risden is a sister
to Darwin S. Collins and Mrs. Edward
W. Reynolds of Milford Interment
was made in that city on Friday.
MOORE.
Mrs. Mary E. Moore, wife of Augustus
B. Moore, died at her home in Dover
on Monday night, March 18th, 1907,
after a long period Of suffering from
cancer of the stomach. She was the
daughter Of Clement H. and Eunice
M. Nutter, deceased, and sister TO
Alfred H. Nutter of Milford, where she
was born and where she married Mr..
Moore. She was a member of Wesley
M. E. Church, Dover, and enjoyed a
large acquaintance. Mrs Moore was
so years of age and leaves a husband,
one son and one daughter Funeral
services will be held at her late home
this Friday morning, Rev. L. E. Barrett
officiating. The remains were brought
to Milford on the train arriving here at
II. .05 o'clock and interment was made
in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
sAPP.
James Sapp died at his home on
Washington street on Monday morn
ing, March 18th, 1907, ofapoplexy, aged
so years. He was retired farmer and
for several years had been suffering
from the results Of paralysis. Mr.. Sapp
for many years was one Of the best
farmers of lower Kent county, and re-
sided on bis farm near Laws Church,
but retired several years ago and moved
to Milford with bis family. For some
years he conducted carriage bazaar in
this town. He was always Democrat
and took an active part in politics up
to the period Of his ai1liction. Mr. Sapp
was twice married. He leaves a wife,
one son and three daughters. Funeral
services were held at his late home on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. George P.
Jones officiating Interment was made
at Barratt's Chapel.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
Kent School Election Again Changed

The session of the General Assembly
just closing has changed the date for
holding the school elections in Kent
county again; but Sussex and New
Castle are not changed this time. The
new date in Kent county is the first
Saturday afternoon in June. Just re-
member this and save trouble for your
self and everybody else.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
A. 0. U. W. Officers.

At the fifteenth annual meeting OF
the Grand Lodge of Delaware, Ancient
Order United Workman, held in Work
man Hall, Wilmington, last week, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Grand Master Work.
man, J. H. Emerson. Middletown ;
Grand Foreman, E. L. Melvin, Fred
erica Grand Overseer, Edward Mel
choir, Jr., Wilmington Grand Re
corder, Thomas S. Taylor, Wilmington;
Grand Receiver, J. Wilkes COOch, New
ark Grand Medical Examiner DR.. L..
w. Finn, Wilmington Grand Guide,
George B. Tuunell Lewes Grand In.
side Watchman, Joseph Shunder, Will
mington Grand Outside Waterman,
G. A. Yeager, Wilmington Grand
Trustee, Dr.. J. w. Messick, George
town; Representatives to Supreme
Lodge, William H. Richardson Of Mil
ford, Or. H. w. Howell of Whining
ton, and C. E. Davis of Laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
New Station Established.

Platforms have been built by the P,
B. & W. Railroad at State College, just
north Of Dover along the Delaware di-
vision. A flag station has been estab-
lished at the same place because Of the
traffic of the growing town which is
caused by the travel of the students
and the members of their families.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
Free Seed by Asking.

The Agricultural Department at
Washington, by direction of Congress.
man Hiram r. Burton, has sent seven
large mail bags filled with garden seed
to the CHRONICLE Office for distribute
ton. They are entirely free and you
are invited to call and get a selection
for your own use.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
POsIOffice Discontinued.

Notice has been received at the local
postofice to the effect that the postOfiice
at Owens has been discontinued and
the service there will be rural free de-
livery from Greenwood, the change 60
ing into effect last Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
City Of MIIford sails Monday.

The first trip of the freight and pas
senger steamer City of Milford to Phila-
delphia for this season will be made on
Monday next, March 25th. She leaves
the New Wharf at p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
New Company Organized.

The Dover and Philadelphia Naviga'
tion Company has been incorporated
under the laws of Delaware with capi-
tai stock of $4,000. The company has
taken over the steamboat John P. viii
son and all the property Of the Lebanon
Navigation Company. An organization
was affected by electing A. B. Mageer
president, BIT. COnwell, vice president
w. B. Burton, secretary and treasurer,
A. B. Magee counsel. The business will
be thoroughly reorganized and put on
a paying basis. The steamer will be
started on her regular trips about the
first or middle of April. The John P.
Wilson will be tied up regularly at the
Water street wharf Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
Contract to Build Vessel.

This week another contract was signed
by w. G. Abbott, the shipbuilder, to
build a large four-mast schooner for
parties in SeafOrd and Laurel, Della
ware. The new vessel will be $50 feet
keel, 85 feet beam and II feet depth of
hold. White oak and hart pine are
materials to be used.
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
ArbOr and Bird Day.

Governor Lea has issued a prociama-
ton designating Friday, March 29th,
as Arbor and Bird Day, and requesting
an appropriate observance, especially
by the teachers and children of the
schools
Milford chronicle., 1907-03-22
Successful Church Supper.

The supper given in the Presbyterian
Church by the ladies last Wednesday
evening was a success. The receipts
were about $50 for the msnse fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
GIVE "a HOURS 70
GRANT DEMANDS
LOCAL OPERATORS ARE
WAITING FOR The WORD
BY p. A. COOK.
Chairman Press Committee c. 7. u. A.

While apparently smooth the srriacc the undercurfent
OF feeling among the loca telegaphcs with difficulty
element of the union.
The first taken Sundays special meeting 81 the union
would have precpatcd matters forthwith reconsideration
oi the vote however resulted in deieng action until legally
authorized by President Small telegram TO this effect was
sent him asking for instructions.
Many arbitrary OF the local telegraph officials were
rccicd which showed concusvey desire upon their
force issue with their men
The local union has membership Of over one hundred
operators which includes every and tclegaphc
OF ability in the state west Of the Cascades.
Many OF the commercial also old railroad employees
and members OF the Order OF Railway Photographers who
obtain work upon application with any railroad company the
state.
We expec, tho support the local newspapers who so fa
nave dealt with rs very literally by publishing side OF the
controversy and have encouraged efforts improve
our working conditions.
Local teiegrapher await the signal from President
Small before taking any action present controversy But
when he says the word things will be doing telegraph circles
that wl put the Seattle spirit" under total eclipse
Whls VIC have no desire to put the public any
vcnence by tying the telegraph have been taught
by many Of patient submission hand OF local
autoeraey among telegraph officials that individual recourse
from any grievance by arbitrary rulings the part petty
OF bringing our troubles to satisfactory adjustment through
our organization.
II strike is called in Seattle we quit, that's ALL and our
return to the operating will only be conditions thar
viii guarantee just and prompt hearing az oar difficulties
Our headquarters will be established various committees
appointed and each individual operator will himself
or herself committee Of 20 employment some
other line 81 business.
In fast several Of have already picked out new oeeupa
ton. which viii AZ least insure respectable living
The Seattle operator II probably better prepared ae
of than majority ~ profession cities MANY al
- own our homes and have prepared for the day which
- bound to later ia the
We realize that We are taking the long md "a The sf
and our inconvenience and pccuuay loss greater
9n han that OF the company entire income
while the telegraph company only she profits ON their bus
mess bat in tho face Of an this yc are IN the RIGHT aus
arc Just, and NC have 30 fear for the result
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
Chief Wappenstein Will Arrest and Prosecute Both
Chaufems and Owners Who Violate Speed Ordi-
nance-In Case Of Death, Mansaughter viii be
Charged.

Drastic measures Will be taken
by the police department 10 aop
the wild driving Of automobiles BY
reckless chauffeura, which has re-.
suited IN a number Of bad accidents
during the past few weeks The
disregard for the speed laws has
put Chief OF Police Wapponatein
on bis mettie and there Will be 1T
tie leniency shown in the future
for the speed fiends who fall into
the clutches 81 the blue coated ex-
eeutives Of the law Special ia.
atructlona have been issued 30 the
members OF the department 10 keep
close watch on drivers OF both
rented and private machines. and
violations III the law will be fol
lowed by arrest aud prosecution
\ intend 10 see that the lives Of
pedestrians and passengers are
protected" said Chief Of Police
Wappeustcin this morning These
accidents have been altogether too
frequent OF late n ordinary pre-
cautions viii not suffice. then we
viii start IN on another tack Not
only the owners. but the chauffeurs
must be taught proper regard for
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operalors Make Final Statement TO Telegraph Com
uaujes--TwO Million and Half Members Of A. F.
oil Will Stand by Keyma--ChicagO Cut OF Map
New York Operators Out

CHICAGO Aug tarhls city Ia Isolated, Geographically.
,o "a me shortly before ~ supeutsnd
.es ceek Of the Western Union
~rh, strikers have Chicago of the map" he said I'VE
- n ~orslaa wires aona than two
80. =, time believe railroad telsaraphes have received
s,s,rs 20 put Chicago cut Of bsslnesa"
Tn. conditions are with the Postal company
samuel eompsra arrlver this morning 70 attend cor
,.,e, 81 these seeking He the entire 2soo
m members o. the Federation Of labor are behind the
ulsaraphsra IL.
nothing about the merits o. the s'rNs ne s@a' 0u'
a.. , the strike aa sanctioned by executive COMMITTEES sat
lsnsd Il $ all right"
Acting President call 10 al locals 70 held meet
os immediately preparatory general strike the companies 90
sci Gran, the fu further dsay ne says Chicago
sorp,..eiy closed % strike breakers have arrived
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
CATTLE KILLED AT
RIvERTOH

Sls cattle we're eiectFncnted on
the lhird rail OF the Interurbnn
traeks AZ Rlycrton yesterday. and
the residents Of the country around
nixeftun station are up in arms
over The fact that there il no cat
tie of guard rail- AZ this station. a.
there il NJ all other stations. tho
old one being torn up when the
neu racks ~cre laid. and no rail
put ~ 70 replace the one taken out
The cattle werc being driven 20
Seattle 20 he slaughtered hy the
FfYeisruhn Go. and walkea upon
the rail A horrible stencil Waa
caused b. the burning bodies. and
Il VAS necessary 20 shut OF the
currout 10 remove the carcaEsca
from The rails
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12

esteem o. many prominent members
Of the organization hy bis industry
and perseverance,.
AZ no time was The breath 81 sus.
pieion directed towards owens by
bis friends. but recently the police
became suspicious Of some If bis
actions. and M result had him
ahadowed Several times during
the past week the detectives have
tried 70 catch the young man IN hia
room. bot until this morning had
failed When The officers entered
Owens vaa IN bed. but be dressed
and accompanied the representa-.
lives Of the law 10 headquarters
without protest
Among tho articles which the
young man confessed to having
stolen were lowelry, toilet articles,
tools. clothing gloves, perfumery
sets u rubber heels and almost ev.
erythlng from a frylng pan 90 a
bicycle.
At headquarters the prisoner was
locked up and maintained a atolld
silence. The police have learned
that he was recently employed by
the Northern Pacific ~ a truckman
~ Is evident that the young man
has carried on his thleging opera.
lions for some time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12

human life. and you can be GER
tain that the lesson will be thor
ough
There are laws regulating tho
operation Of automobiles. aud those
laws VIII be enforced 10 the let
ter Rich and poor viii be treated
alike. II they do not observe the
necessary precautions. they viii
find themselves IN jail and can eT-
pect the same treatment as any
other prisoner
m fines do not suffice. then We
viii see what jail sentences VIII
accomplish Prosecuting Attorney
Macintosh has assured me Of tho
support o. his office. The first time
that victim Of one Of these dare
devil Jacks dies the man RESPONSE
bic will be charged and prosecuted
for the crime Of manalaughter You
cannot put this point too strongly
and when the owners Of automo-
blles which are used a. rent ma
chimes realize that ] mean every
word ! say they will probably look
more carefully into the fitness and
qualities OF the chauffeurs they en-
gage"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
TOUR TO ALASKA ENDS In
A HAPPY MARRIAGE

The end Of a very pretty 70.
nance came last Monday. al skag
way. when Miss Elizabeth Nina
Stepler became the wife Of Floyd
y Bush Bush is purser on the
steamer Humboldt. which got in
from skagway Saturday morning
came down on the vessel
The story Of the wedding Ia an
interesting one. Miss Stepler was
one OF tho passengers on board. 40.
ing as a tourist. and had no idea
when she booked passage that she
would come home a bride. but ad.
mits that Il was in order TO be
near her lover that she decided up
ON the trip As the two found
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12

and as we'll as smithins took mp
wood working, turning out wagons
and whatever else came into the
shop Tor repair with as much skin
as "Bnl Sheffield, known far and
wide for HIS skill
Being a lover Of horfea. she took
up the branch OF horneshoelng, and
ia now an expert az that She can
swing a sledge hammer as we'll as
any man. and works daily with Mr.
Sheffield at the forge
When she began work in the shop
she was sllght woman, but now,
with vigorous exercise, she weighs
rs pounds Bosides wording In the
shop ufg hours she find time 80
do her hour worlS
She Is 3S years Of age. Mrs. Shelf.
fled belipyeg that 30 per cent OF
the ille Of woman ase due 40 the
lack OF healthy exercise. She rec.
Ommenda blackamithing to those
who are weak and suffering from III
health.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
CONFESSED Thief
CHOIR SINGER

Engaged during the daytime az
one Of the singers in the recent
Christian Endeagof convention cho
rus and bearing letters 81 recon.
mendaiion from pastors. Henry Ow.
sns' Who posed as an earnest Chris.
nAn worker. "a nov a prisoner in
she CITY JAIL charged with burglary
vsens was arrested IN his room az
o. rine 81. az An eafiy hour this
Detectives Adams and Corbeit
~ TOOK the modern edition of DR.
sekyli and NJ Hyde" in custody
sgsnd a CARLOAD of plumber I'm
-. room. valued at hundreds of
,ss The prisoner. according 10
~ officers. confessed his guilt. and
~ ne had stolen tho goods from
ovens came here three month a
- from Ohio and en- the afrengfh
y letters youchina for be charac.
20 signed BY prominent clergymon
-AisD ne police sag we're forred
saail. gained the confidence of 10.
~ church workers. The man was
~ q ne hardest workers in mo
~, chorus which was made "A fsa.
49, ~. " ne Christian Endeavor con.
7''oh early lu July and won the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
Miner NEAR
SEATTLE

II is believed that Bill Miner, the
convict who escaped last week
from the New Westminster peni-
Tertiary. is in the vicinity Of Sc
attic. 4 squad OF officers went to
South Seattle Sunday afternoon on
a hurry up call to search for him.
as he Was reported to have been
seen there.
A woman. who refused 90 give
her name 90 the police. said she
passed Miner on the road near
Georgetown while automohiling.
She claims 10 know him well. He
was traced through the country
south Of Georgetown and every ef.
fort Is being put forth today to run
him down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
YUCATAM DUE
TOMORROW

The steamer Yucatan. of The
Northwestern Steamship company.
Is due here tomorrow. On her way
down she stopped IN AZ Nanalmo.
cOaiiug. and because a large mum
Der Of passengers on board we're
eager 10 get to Seattle they left
the boat at this place and going 20
Victoria came home overland The
Yucatnn will take a afull supply OF
coal before coming tO Seattle
Reports are brought down By Of.
fiCers Of the ship that several
mountains OF the WranKoll range
have been in eruption, sending up
great clouds Of steam Several
times recently this phenomenon
has been observed and considerable
fear has been expressed. but as yet
no fatalities have occurred.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12

themselves In each others com
pany day after day. the flame grew
brighter and stronger, aud when
the Humboldt reached skagwAy
the couple concluded that TO walt
longer would be a waste Of tine,
and plans were made Tor the we'd
ding
The marriage took place az the
house 81 Councilman r. Shea. and
was Witnessed by a large number
of tourists from the Humboldt who
had been invited as guests After
the ceremony the newly married
couple we're provided with a spe-
eial car. which took them to tho
summit OF White Pass. Mr. and
Mrs Bush intend to make their
home In Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12

congress for permanent barracks
10 house the entire force Of men.
and a par, ~ Con Eillotts present
visit Is g. select % aite for the new
building
Il IS significant that while the
cost per man for maintenance at
the Puget Sound navy yard is but
~ cents. AZ sitka d Is ~ cents.
This ie moi satisfactory TO the de
partmeEt end the general viii In.
vestigata matters ~ Sitks ghiie on
his n5rtheFn sFiR The Officers
6eny thar tkstB stglt 6afw has ssy.
aAtA& a. % @Sfa Tee, coa sdssssisss
IS chs 50 9 0yse4sfs &C Ssseensv%za.
Atslio asn - sSAnaAAasbsss ~ sass isr.0
pzSss@ sssS astti aEa4AvEsaassEas IN
aeass@ AasSs AAEa. :.
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The Kids Kuntry Klub." an or.
eanlzation 81 boys under the au.
spices Of the y. N. G. A.. returned
from is annual outing yesterday.
The trip waa made on q private
launch. the camping grounds hay.
ms been donated BY the Colman Is.
tate.
order IN the camp was main.
tanned bY the organization Of a
court which held regular sessions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12

Seattle stars Exclusive service.)
TOLEDO. o. Aug t2--Mrs VIM.
Sheffield, OF Deshler, O., claims the
distinction Of being the only prac.
teal woman blacksmith and wood.
worker In the state of Ohio.
Any day IN the week paasorsby
can hear the ring of Che anvil as
the lady az the village smlthy
smltes II with might and main. she
works alongside her husband. Vho
is one OF the best smiths In the
country round. having worked az
his trade for years. and she Ia said
10 be aH good as. he
Mrs Sheffield was married 10 Mr..
Sheffield IN 1896, aud being sioa and
lonely much OF the time. No visited
her husband Ia the shop, which nd.
Joined their home She helped BIN
at little things Just 20 pass the time
away. and her health was 30 much
better tlat she kept at Il and
quickly picked up tho trlSe. She
seemed @ be a natural mechanic,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
SAN PEDRO TO GO
TO FRISCO

Adyiccs from Humboldt. Cal.
state that the steam schooner san
Pedro. which sank the steamer
Columbia. Is to be taken 10 San
Francisco 20 be repaired Chief
Engineer Williams. OF the San Pc
dro. will take charge q the engine
room Tor the trip down the coast.
There has been considerable trouble
met with In getting a crew for her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-12
PETITION ! !! : !! TO
COUNCIL.

Pike 81 merchants. doing bust
mesa between Fourth and Eighth
avs haYs petitioned the city coun
ell 20 order the e1presSmen and
leamateFs having stands on the
street 20 yHeate and 80 10 some
OF the side streets.
In the petition q II stated that
there are times when some Of the
merchants can hardly get their owl
teams ~ e. the walks IN front Of
their places Of business 20 load and
unload goods