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Milford chronicle., 1908-12-04
For Benevolent Services.

The order Of Kings Daughters, be-
nevOlent society Of Milford, received for
their treasury from the Thanksgiving
Day collection at the union service held
in the Avenue NJ. E Church that day,
the sum Of nine dollars and eighty-five
cents. This is the most active benevolent
set Of workers in this part Of DelawaRes
and it is composed Of ladies entirely.
Milford chronicle., 1908-12-04
Public Sales.

David S. Mills will sell his personal
property at his home in Milford Neck.
on Wednesday, December 9th. For
particulars see advertisement in this
paper and posters.
David Fitz Gerald will sell his per.
sonal property at his home in Cedar
Neck on Tuesday, December Sth, 1908.
For particulars see advertisement in
this paper and posters.
John J. Thomas at Church Hill. two
miles west of Milford, will sell his per-
sonal property on Wednesday, Decem-
Der 18th. For particulars see advertise
ment in this paper and posters.
Mrs. Alizs Coverdale Will sell her
personal property at public sale on
-sluesday, December 18th, at her home
one mile from FELTON,. For particu
lars see advertisement in this paper.
William l. Cirwithen will sell all of
his personal property at his home on
Lake View Avenue South Milford. on {
Monday, December 9TH. See adver- {
tisement in this paper for particulars.
W. L. Reynolds will sell his personal
property at his home one mile south.
east from Greenwood on Wednesday.
December 10Th. For particulars see ad.
vertisement in this paper and posters
N. J. Messick will sell his personal
property at his home in Prime Hook
Neck, near NAPLES Mills, on Tuesday, a,
December 18th, 1908. For particulars. f.
see advertisement in this paper and al
posters. I
Henry g. Kitchens will sell his per E
sOnal property at his home on the Evans j
farm, Il miles southeast of Milford. on al
Thursday, December 18th. For par.
ticulars see advertisement in this paper az
and posters. ri
J. H, Willcutts will sell his personal to
properly at public sale on Tuesday, of
December 18th 1908, at his home two va
miles east from Frederick. For partic. tie
llars see his advertisement in this an
paper, and posters. lee
William J. Morgan will sell his farm. ms
ng implements, cows, etc., at his home
lalf mile north from Milford, on the
Wallace farm, on Monday, December A
LIST. For particulars see advertisement TIES
q this paper and posters. ,io,
Hiram Morgan will sell his personal int
rOperty at public sale on December law
9TH, 1908, at his home two miles east latU
ON Milford on the Slaughter Neck can
lad. For particulars, see advertise last
ent in this paper and posters. Gov
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Married.



George H. Hall, Of Milford. and Mis.
Edith R. Watson, Of Sussex County.
were married by Rev. H. L. Bunstein
at his residence, on Thursday evening.
November 26th, 1908.
DANIELs-ROGERs
Miss Ivia Virginia Rogers, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs Eugean L Rogers. Of
Milford, and Robert H &. Daniels. son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Walter w. Daniels.
and purser on the steamer City OF Mil.
ford, were quietly married by Rev.
George L. Wolfe, at his residence in
Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday
evening, November 2lst, 1908 They
will reside in Milford.
TRUITT-HAYDEN.
Miss Virginia Hayden, daughter OF
Mrs. Virginia HaydeH residing at No.
6Ol Jackson Street. Wilmington. and
Ernest A. Truitt Of that city, son OF
William A. Truitt Of Milford. were
married on Thursday morning, Novem-
Der Goth 1908, at the parsonage OF ST.
Paul M. E. Church, by the pastor, Rev.
Charles A. Hill. After wedding trip
to Washington they will reside in Will
mington.
WILKINS-MILLER.
Miss Grace Miller, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Miller. Of near Denton.
and Mr. Raymond Wilkins,
ION Of Mr. Alexander Wilkins, Of near
Milford, Delaware, were united in mar
iage by Rev. e. P. Roberts at his home
n Denton at five O'Clock on Thursday
vening, November Goth, 1908. After
he ceremony a reception was held at
he BRIDES home, only relatives being
resent. They will reside near Milford.
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Broke Her Arm.

May, the eldest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton A. Prettyman, fell and
broke her right arm while playing in
the yard on Thanksgiving Day. She
was at pnce taken to the Office of DR..
J. Sx-Prettyman who set and dressed
he Jed member.
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Obituary.



Joseph Lane, a retired railroad en-.
gineer, was found dead In his bed at
Lewes, Delaware, on Wednesday.
December End, 1903. He was born and
raised in Milford.
| MORRIS.
George X. Morris, aged IS years,
died suddenly at his home in south
Milford, on December End, 1908
Funeral Saturday at noon, and inter.
ment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
JACKSON.
Mrs. Wesley jackson, died at her
home in Slaughter Neck, on Monday, |
November 30th, after a lingering i'll. !
ness, Of dropsy, aged about go years.
Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at Slaughter Neck Church
and interment made in the adjacent
cemetery.
SELLER.
Mrs. Carl Seller, formerly Miss
Lydia Simpler Of Milford, and well
known in the society of this place.
lied OF her home in Scranton, Pa, on l
sunday, November 29th, aged about q
% years. She was a neiee of Captain o
'harles Watson The remains were I
rought here on Wednesday and inter- P
lent made in odd Fellows Cemetery. II
VINEYARD.
Helen, the eldest child Of Mr.. and ',
ms. Harry E. Vineyard, died at their ~
ONE on North Walnut Street, Milford ="
elaware, on Sunday evening, Novem- y.
er 29th, 1908. after two weeks illness .
it'll capillary bronchitis, aged 8 years ~ ~
I'd 8 months. Helen was one Of the =.
ightest pupils in the intermediate de ~
lrIment Of the Milford Public Schools "'
I'd beloved by her acquaintance. The
neral service was held on Wednesday
Rev. H. T. Quigg officiat.
g. Interment was made in Odd Fell res
VS. Cemetery. be-
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The Shakespeare CIub.

The next meeting Of the Milford
Club will be held at
Mrs. w. F. Causey's residence, Friday
evening, December 18th. This is the
regular meeting when "Mueh Ado
About Nothing" will be studied
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BUXTON NEWS.
Church Social and Business

Presiding Elder Gordon preached at
the A. NJ. E church last SUNDAY
Dr. Bachlar of Ottumwa, is in Bux-
ton assisting Rev. Robinson in his re-
vival at Bethel A. NJ. E., church.
The Buxton Republican Club was
organized last Friday night.
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Logan have
adopted the infant child of Hattie
Parker, deceased.
The Firs: Congregational church
is preparing for their annual Easter
song service,
The city Federation of clubs met
at the Baptist church on Tuesday. The
ladies are making preparations to en-
tertain the State Federation of clubs
Six of the members Of the Buxton
concert band have been engaged to
travel with the Rlngling Bros, circus
the coming season.
The W. L. Perkins Novelty Company
is the latest Buxton enterprise.
Last Sunday afternoon large mass
meeting of the men enthusiastically
discussed why am christian" at
the Y. M. c. A. Next Sunday after
noon Rev. A. L. DeMond, pastor of
the First Congregational church will
deliver an address before the men on
Real Race Progress.
A number of Buxton people are visit
ing in Chicago.
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1t is with degree of pleasure that
the Iowa State Bystander can an
nounce to the people Of the nth { on
gressional district that our great
friend Hon. 5. F. Prouty of Des Moines
Polk County, has again through the
earne st solicitation of his friends con-
sented 10 become candidate for
Congress to succeed Capt. J. A. 7. Hull
the present member. Judge Prouty
is one Of our self made men having
come up through the hardships and
struggles of life, and now he is honored
and respected. He is true friend of
the Colored race and a true and tried
progressive Republican,. He was born
in D leware, Ohio, January 18th, 1854,
and is now 81 years of age. With his
father he moved to Knoxville, Marion
County, in 1856, and has therefore
been a resident of the Seventh G n
gressional District for So years. His
mother died on the way from Ohio,
and was buried At Mt. Pleasant, Io~a
His father arrived in Knoxville with
six motherless children, of which the
Judge was the youngest. His father
being poor man, Frank as he called.
started out for himself at 9years Of
age. Since that he has been entirely
on his own resources. He worked in
the summer time and went to country
schools in the winter. At the age OF
II years he entered Central University
at Pella, and by doing janitor work
and saving wood on Sat 'rdays he
payed his way through school. He
there until he matriculated
in Indianola, where he spent two years
paying his way in the same manner.
He graduated from the Central Uni,
verify in 1877, at % years of age, the
Valedictorian of his class He took
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KEOkUk NOTES

Mrs s. J. Goens, who resides at 1909
Franklin street in quite i'll with heart
trouble. Friends wish her speedy
recovery.
Miss Frances Reeder who has been
very i'll with typhoid fever is reported
much better.
Little Elizabeth Gross whose illness
was reported in last weeks Bystander.
is still quite ill. -A.
Messers Geo. Ashley. F. D. Fields
and A. j. Fields iwere Canton visitors
last Sunday.
The Morning Star society turned at
the Seventh street Baptist church Sun
day afternoon and listened'to their an
nnal sermon preached by Rev. Veneer
able, pastor of the church, which was
q very interesting discourse and very
we'll received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tebean have
moved into their beautiful new home
located At Island Time streets. Mr.,
Tebean is still at the Keokuk Club
when he has been employed for the
past nine years. -. @ah
Mrs F, D. Bland, who has bas been
i'll for the past 3 weeks is reported
better. 49, =
Mr.. Arnold Bannister, of Santa Fe
New Mexico, formerly of Keokuk is
visiting the city the guest of his uncle
Walter Gross.
Next Sunday being Palm Sunday, the
Courts of Heroines of Jericho will re.
pair to the Seventh street Baptist
church and listen to their annual SER
mon to be preached by Rev. DR.. Ven-
erable, the services will begin at
o'clock. the public is cordially invited.
Monday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ed. Robertson 1877
Main street, occurred the death of
Mrs. Tesse Allen, highly esteemed
woman of this city. After an illness
of ten days the cause of her death was
bronchitis and infirmaties due to old
age. She was a member of the Pill
grim Rest Baptist Church. She is sur
yived by four children, two daughters
and two sons.
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A VIEW OF THE PUBLIC.

Mr.. Editor: A few weeks ago
the Des Moines Negro Lyceum and
the Douglas Society of St. Joseph,
Mo-, locked horns in this city; in
which the fifteenth amendment of
the constitution of the United States
was the subject of debate.
The subject chosen and debated
has since been arrested before his
honor, "Judge" Draine of Keokuk,
Ia., and such other issues injected
into it tn It Mr.. Brown, A. M. LII.
D., armored by his society, has not
in my opinion been able to extricate
himself or the society from the
clutches of the Keokuk jurlst.
Now the laity should have word
to say in the matter, for it effects
all of US. understand Mr.. Browns
views on the subject debated, and,
he is wise and firm; l also under
stand Mr.. Drains views-but l am
of the opinion that the latter is
right.
remember of reading from a
paper (white) since, "that the color
ed people are debating too, that
the fifteenth amendment may as
we'll be repealed. I have also
been asked the same question by
white people in such way as to
draw tie same conclusion. In short,
to me it looks to me like holding a
lighted match to powder-but not
near enough to cause an explosion.
Mr.. Drains idea is we'll founded.
think Mr.. Editor, the Des Moines
Negro Lyceum will have to go down
on the Mississippi river next.
J. H. Mcdowell, City
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Walker-Mckee Wedding.

Mr.. John Walker and Miss Lucy Nc
Kee were contracting parties. The
wedding took place at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. j. E. Smith, 1904 Park
street, where an excellent luncheon was
served by Mrs. Smith, the bride sister.
The bride wore white embroidered
satin, empire style; the groom was
dressed in conventional black. Miss
Marie Bell received the guests. The
ceremoey was performed by DR.. w.
Sampson Brooks.
The groom is one of our highly re-
spected and influential citizens, having
lived here for many years.. He is a
plasterer by trade. The bride is very
amiable young woman. She came here
8 few years ago from Van Meter. The
Bystander wish them success in life.
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the writer to be Of use to someone else
This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

A stag party was given at the res
dence of Mr.. Geo. Watts, 40 w., 9th !,
street, Saturday evening, March 2sth.
in honor Of Mr.. JAS Roberts, of M,nne-
apolis, Mimi. Those present were
Lawyer w. g. Mott, Alex. Roberts, A.
M. White, A. d. Tumlin. Jno. Davis,
Christ Allen, Aug. Payne. A splendid
time and luncheon was enjoyed.
The secret workers of the A. NJ. E.,
Church, will repeat the drama entitled
"The Millers' Daughter or Bound in
Honor" at Columbia Hall, 2rd., apd
Brady streets, Friday evening April
10th. There will also be musical
rendered by high class vocalists.
There will be so.os, Duets, also Sc
lections by the male and female quar-
tettes. --.
Mrs. Harvey Llllard, has gone to
Seattle, Wash, her husband will join
her there soon and they will make that
their future home.
Mr.. Henry Burns and Miss Laura
Henry were married March 14th,, Rev.
W w. Williams offlciated. They are
costly domiciled on Pine street. rE.
Rev d. A Holmes has been on the
sick list, but is reported much better.
The Sunday Lecture Club of the A.
NJ E, church is growing quite inter-
esting. splendid programe is out for
next Sunday afternoon at p. IN. ...
Rev. and Mrs. Williams are moving
into the parsonage.
Mrs. Mary Rogers and daughter
have moved to Chicago.
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BURLINGTON NOTES.

The Art Industrial Club made note
Of the spring by cleaning the church,
all brought lunch and had glorious
time.
Sunday was the quarterly meeting
and Rev. Phillips was with us, there
was quite a. large attendance both
morning aud evening. In the morning
HELEN Mackey, Peter Nauman King
were baptized. The church was beauii-
fully decorated for the occasion.
Miss Alber, Keith visited last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. 4. Keith of Maiden
Lane, Miss Alberta departed for
Davenport.
Mr.. Pruitt fs able to be out again
after several weeks sickness.
MIR. and Mrs. Trent are visiting in
Hannibal and St. Joseph. No., this
week.
Mrs. Emma Reed is quite sick at her
home en- the corner Of Main and Mar
ket streets.
Please su bscribe for the Bystander.
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the first prize in Oratory, in the contest
in that colltge in 1876, ami thus be-
came the represe tative of that college
in the State Oratorical contest. which
was held in c, dar Rapids in that year,
where he took first prize Of the State;
he thus became the representative of
the Safe in the Oratorlcal Contest in
the Interstate Oratorlcal Contest held
at Madison, Wisconsin, there he took
second prize and there. lacked only
/l3 of 1 per cent of taking the first
prize. At his gradu alton from Central
University he was elected 70 the chair
Of Latin. which he held for four years.
While holding that position and being
only q years of age he was elected
from Marion County as a State repre-
sentative to the State Legislature,
where he distinguished himself as an
He took an active part in railroad leg
islation that mt the elspleasure of
the railroa ds. He was admittt a to the
bar in 1880 and praticed law at Pclla
his old home. 81 ..
Ely hteen years ago he moved toDes
Moines, and formed a partnership wi h
l. M. a,le, and they became leading
lawyers in the capital city. In 1899
he was elected to the District bench at
Des Moines where he made fine re-
cord. 1t is said that he has less per
cent of reversals in the Supreme Court
than any Judge that has ever sat on
the bench in the state. He left the
bench to contest with captain Hull.
his right to seat in Congress. II is
now believe d that he can win with a
Primary covering the entire District.
His mlny friends are flocking to his
support.
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Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Mr.. Thos. Stenton, postmaster of
Pontypool, Ont writes: "For the past
eight years suffered from rheumatic
pains, and during that time l used
many different liniments and remedies
for the cure of rheumatism. Last sum-
mer l procured bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and got more relief
from it than anything have ever used,
and cheerfully recommend this lini.
ment to all suffers from rheumatic
palms, For sale by all druggists.
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"One Touch of Nature Makes the
Whole World KIM

When rooster finds big fat worm
he lis all tie hens in the farm yard
70 come and share it. similar trait
of human nature is to be observed
when a man discovers something ex.
ceptionally good-he wants all his
friends and Deighbors to share the
benefits of his discovery. This is the
touch of nature that makes the whole
world kin. This explains why people
who have been cured by Cham berlain's s
Cough Remedy write letters to the
manufacturers for publication, that
other similarly alling may also use it
and obtain relief. Behind every one of
these letters is warm hearted wish of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Johnson of Chicago,
Ill.,, arriv ed in our city, last week 10
make this their future home. Mr..
johnson has been employed in the Chi
cago post office clerical force for seven
years, but had to resign and come
away from the lakes to other climate.
His wife is compositor of many years
experience, having worked on the Con-
servator, the Freeman and World, of
Indianapolis; also the New York Age.
She will do Typographical work on the
Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-10

There will be a grand Entertainment
given at the A. M. E. church, next
Thursday, April 18th, by Mr.. Fred
jackson our popular fireman, assisted
by his other comrades of the fire de-
partment, viz: Alex. Wilburn and j.
P. Hamilton. The play is the produc-
tion of Mr.. F. D Jackson, and is enti-
tied The Midnight Fire Alarm All
should attend who can. Admission Is
cents,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-10

of all that comes against US. Where
our channel fails to take the other
if the higher opportunities are not
open, take the lower until the higher
is reached. People with faith and
hope in themselves and hearts right
must succeed, because there is no
power in heaven which deserves;
nor any on earth which is able to
keep down race whose heart, and
purpose and effort is to elevate
itself.
Respectfully,
O. w. Curtis.
5o7 Broad, Rome, Ga.
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GALESBURG NLL.l NEWS.

Mr.. Henry Alexander OF ST. LOUIS Is
visiting relatives in the city.
Rev Moore, pastor of the local A
NJ T., church is seriouly i'll at his
home.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Booker jack
SOD daughter.
Rev. D. 4 Butler ct OttumWa, spent
a short while in Galesburg last week.
Mrs. Charlie Anderson delightfully
entertained the members of Autumn
Leaf Club last Thursday afternoon
Jnncheon was served in four courses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-10

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum AS
sociation was entertained at the home
of Prof. Geo. 1. Holt. A reception to
the delegates to Lawrence, Kas., and
the contestants in the recent contest
with st. Joe, will be given at the home
Of Mrs. Jas Woods, 1920 S. Washing
ton street, the evening of April 18th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-10

The Intellectual Improvement club
met last Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. S Joe Brown, Mrs. J. r. Erlck-
son, the Vice President, presiding. A
letter of greeting was read from the
State President, Mrs. Gertrude D..
Culberson. The following program
war rendered: Reaping, Mrs. S. Joe
Brown; and biography of of B. X. Bruce
by Mrs. J. B. Rush After a dainty
repast the club adjourned to meet this
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chas.
Cousin, 1916 E Lyon street.
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low. The first thirteen years
while here he farmcd, then NOV
ed to our city and went into the
livery and undertaking business
in East Des Noines where he has
been ever since. lie has spent
his life and money in building up
Des Moines He has always been
a booster, and has given more
money to help build up our city;
than any other candidate. If
nominal ted and elected he will
give all races and classes square
deal,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-10

Regular monthly meeting of the
Negro Republican club of Polk County
at 5O7 Mulberry street, Thursday even
ing April 16 at 8 o'clock. General dis
cussion of the coming state and county
primaries, All members urged to at
tend. By order
S. Joe Brown, Pres.
E. &C Williams, Sec.
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The Misses Pearl Hammett, Edith
Comley, Mable MaGee, Bessie and
Anna Reeves and Adah Hyde entertain
ed about thirty of their friends Friday
evening at the home of Miss Hyde.
Cards and games furnished the amuse-
ments of the evening, after which light
were served.