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Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
An Unexpected Token.

The ladies ofSt. Faiths Guild Of Mil.
ford have given the Chronicle an un.
expected sensation Of pleasure by very
sweet" token Of their appreciation of
the courtesy Of local notices Of their re.
cent musical tea, held at the home of
Mrs John S. Pretty man on South Front
Street. 1t is always pleasure to assist
any worthy cause, even in a modest
way, but in this particular case the
sentiment Of appreciation by the ladies
Sc well as the handsome box Of home
candies. the work Of the
delicate fingers Of our own towns
women, was an unexpected addition to |
our pleasure in making the notices.
We are glad to state that the receipts
" ere over $50.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Building Operations.

/ The handsome new home OF Charles
F. Lederts on Lake View Avenue is
nearing completion.
DR.. Paris T. Carlisle expects to move
into his large brick mansion on Causev
Avenue about the goth Of November.
The new shirt factory started work
last Monday. 1t is now one Of the Iarg-
est buildings in this part Of Delaware.
The new residence OF DR.. Roberts on
Franklin Avenue, South Milford. is
closed in and will be ready for occu.
pancy abdul January LIST.
Wilson M. Vineyard is making extern
sive Improvements to the mansion |
he purchased at the sale of
the late DR.. John S. Prettymsn real
estate on South Front Street. Large
porches have been built, the interior
'e arranged, and when the painters
inish their work it will bea handsome
md convenient home.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social News ChrOnieIet
During the Week.

heynear Williams visited Philadel
phia this week.
George Draper and sister, Miss Ida
are in Colorado
George Marvel, Of Wilmington. (,
visiting his father.
Mics Lowber Lofand has been visit.
ing in Philadelphia.
Mark l.. Davis was on business trim
to Philadelphia this week.
q. Chester Marshall visited Winning.
ton and Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Lille Jenkins and daughter
Elizabeth, visited Easton, Nd, last
week.
Rev. and Mrs. L. L. Barrett, from
Elkton, Nd, visited their son. Dr. w
K. Barrett, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Roach bave
been visiting her brother, Frank Coul.
bours, at Burrsville, Md.
Ruby r. Vale and family have 70.
turned FROM an automobile tour OF east. !
ern and middle Pennsylvania.
Miss Elizabeth Lofiand has returned
home after an extended visit to Allen.
Town and the Pocono Mountains.
Mrs. William J. Trader, and dauph.
er Gertrude, have been visiting rela.
Ives in Philadelphia the past week.
Robert H. Davis and G. Marshall
Townsend, students at Delaware Col. ,
eye, spent Sunday with their parents
DR.. Oliver Dawson, Of FL Paso. Texas I
as been visiting his sisters. Mrs. n n Ii
'raper and Mrs. George H, Titus this '
eek. -
Miss Hedvig setterman, of Atlantic I,
ity' who has been visiting Mr.. and 81
-rs. Willard Morgan, has returned Il
ONE. r
Drs. q. W. and William Marshall b,
= attended meeting Of the State
edical Society in Wilmington ON II
lesday. -,
Mrs. Willard Morgan is spending re
o weeks with her daughter, Mrs, br
AIRY Jackson, at Jersey City, Nj ia
iompanying home her granddaugh. or
; Miss Anna Jackson, who has been er,
ending some time in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
DR.. THOMAS c. MOORE
GETTING MUCH BETTER

Encouraging words have been re
eeived from State Senator Thomas G.
Moore, Of Smyrna, who was so sorely
stricken with paralysis some months
ago and his almost complete recovery
is expected by his friends.
DR.. Moore is now a patient in the
Pennsylvania Sanaterium in Philadel.
phia and remarkable improvement has
been made in his condition. He is
able to be up and about and can walk
and write letters. In fact his letters
show not the slightest signs Of any par.
alysis, the handwriting being firm and
distinct.
DR.. Moore is interested in the Repub.
lIcan campaign Of Duck Greek hundred
aud is in constant communication with
the Republican leaders Of that district
He expects to be able to resume his
seat in the State Senate at Dover at the
next meeting Of the Legislature and is
keeping IN close touch with political
Affairs of the State. He has many
Visitors at the sanstOrium and the ply.
lclan has been remarkably cheerful
lnder his afflictiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Fine Organ Recital.

Arrangements are being made for 3
nigh class organ recital in the Presbv.
terrain Church on Tuesday evening. No.
vember Srd. Three well known musi.
Clans have been engaged and the pro.
gram will include the Recitative and
Aria from Haydu's Oratorio Of Creation
NOW Heaven in fullest Glory Shown:
the soprano solo, 81 viii ExtoI Theer
from Costa's eli, "and the superb duet
from the OratOriO Of Elijah "What have
to do with thee, 0 man OF God - The
organ numbers will include both the
Of the great masters, and those
u lighter character, the whole pro. |
gram furnishing a rare treat for music
overs The full details will be given
u later issue.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
For MilfOrd's Hospital.

On Tuesday evening, October goth.
at 8 O'Clock in Armory Hall, under the
auspices Of the Red Cross Branch and
Hospital Committee, Bradfeld and
McClelland, mOvigng picture artists.
are to show entirely new and entertain
ing moving pictures. The films shown
at this entertainment are of the verv
highest order aud are obtained for this
one night. Some Of our best local must.
cal talent will lend their efforts to assist
III the success of the program, and will
help give to Milford one OF
Inc best entertainments enjoyed here
Tor some time. All are requested to be
present to help secure a worthy and
much needed institution. Admission
o cents. Reserved seats 25 cents can
'e secured at Matthews Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
New Century Club.

The regular meeting of the New Cen.
fury Club was held in the club psrlor.
on Monday afternoon, October 18th.
with the president in the chair. After
the reading Of the minutes and the
routine business the meeting was in
the hands Of the chairman OF history
Mrs. James f. Anderson. After a pisno
solo by Miss Latehum, an interesting
introductory paper ON England and
Its People" was read by Miss Syrena
}. Hall. This paper is the first OF a
series on the "History Of England y
England being the country chosen for
the years work. Next Monday will
Ds devoted to civics, Mrs. J Stanley
short, chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16

The Bryan and Kern Democratic Club
OF Milford held its first public meeting
last Friday evening at the National
Hotel. The meeting was presided over
by the club president, William Booz
Among the speakers were DR.. Roland
q. Paynter Of Georgetown, candidate
Tor Governor Charles H. LeFevre Of
Smyrna, candidate for Prothopotorv NJ
Kent County; William E. Malonev Of
Lebanon, candidate for Sheriff OF Kent
County, and L. Irving Handy, the Con.
Sressional nominee. Music for the oc.
'asion was furnished by Milford Band
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
JACOB L0FLAND, ESCAPED
MURDERER, REGAPTURED

jacob Lofiand, cOlOred, an escsped
murderer, was arrested at an early hour
last Monday morning at RidgeIy, Md.
by State Detective Harry 1. ellis. who
aferwsrd took the negro to Whining.
ton, where he will remain locked IN At
the police station until arrangements
can be made to place him in the work.
house.
Lohand was serving a life sentence
IN the Georgetown jail for murder. He
Killed Susan Hazard, a celord woman.
in Slaughter Neck, about six miles east
from Milford, on November 10th. 1909
He was tried and convicted and given
a life term. He escaped from the Jail
the latter part Of June, 1905.
Detective Gillis had been working
quietly on the case for some time and
finally located the negro in Baltimore
learning on Sunday that he had gone |
to Ridgely, where he was found. in
bed asleep, ct the home of some friends.
Lohsnd seemed much surprised when
told he was under arrest, but offered
40 resistance.
AS ne was committed to the Sussex
county Jail for life, he may have to be
g sentenced under the law providing
nat long term prisoners shall be com
nitted to the wOrkhOuse.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16

Samuel L. Richards, postmaster and
station agent at Woodside, fell dead
from heart disease Wednesday morn
ing while preparing for breakfast. Mr.
Richards had appealed to the p, B.
and w. Railroad Company to relieve
him Of duty because of illness, and
only Tuesday he had been promised
an assistant. He died, however, be.
fore the assistant arrived. Mr.. Richards
was in apparent good health Tuesday
night. He was 65 years old, and an
honorably discharged soldier, having
served as second lieutenant in the First
pennsylvania Light Artillery during |
The Civil War. He is survived by
'amily.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS
THROUGHOUT DELAWARE

mere will be numerous Republican
mass meetings throughout Delaware
from now on until tine eve Of the elec-
uon, and Insurance Commissioners
George w. Marshall, who is in eharOe
OF the speakers bureau in this state an.
noHnee the following meetings, al
'houglr nany others will be arranged
later t.n
October II, at Milford, 7 30 o'clock n
m, speakers, Assistant City Solicitor
"euben Satterthwaite, Jr; and others.
october 10, Opera House, Whining
ton, speakers, Hon. James S. Sherman.
Isaac Fuld, Of New York, and Joseph
Il. Barber, Of Hartford, Connecticut.
October q, in COlOred Odd Fellows'
Temple, Wilmington speakers to be
announced.
October %, at Dover, 73O o'clock D.
No., Isaac Fuld, Of New York other
speakers to be supplied.
October 26, at Wilmington, the Rev.
John Wesley Hill, Of New York.
NSNSA - az Oauuelt LOU O'CLOCK !
p m, speakers, Henry q. Conrad, DR..
Caleb r. Layton, William s. HiIles.
William H. Head, Ruby Vale and
others. i
October 20, in Colored Odd Fellows l
Temple, Wilmington Henry Lincoln v
Johnson, Of Atlanta Georgia.
October 20. at Smyrna, 7.SO O'Clock q. y
a., speakers, Mr.. Blair, Of New York s
William H. Head, Ruby Vale and q
0thers.
October 30, at Dover, 7.8O o'clock D. .
a., speakers, Mr.. Blair, William II.
4eald, DR.. Caleb R. Layton, Frank -
TALL Davis and others.
October 81, at Eleventh Street Rink,
Wilmington, 7,3O O'Clock speakers to ID
announced at Milford, ]. 80 and 7 30 so
clock p. M; speakers, Anthony Hig- o.
ms, DIR. Calico R. Layton, Mr.. Blair,
VILLAIN H. Head, Frank H. Davis. fro
uby Vale and others. da
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Our New POstOffice.

Senator Harry A. Richardson received
a letter from Washington this week
which he forwarded to Postmaster
Davis, stating that the drawings and
specifications for the new postofiice
building at Milford have been prepared
and will soon be ready for duplication,
and 1t is probable that proposals for the
work Will be requested by advertise
ment about November LIST. Milford's
present postofiice has neither convent.
ence or facility to handle the business
and we need the new building badly.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Parry Tickets Filed.

hive ickets in all we're filed at Dover
kei'uesday and they viii be printed on
ballots. They are the Republican
nsiet, Democratic, Prohibitionist. In.
,5eudent Republican and Independ.
ice Party. The design of the Repub-
an party is five pointed star on the
opposed breast Of an eagle with out.
hretched wings. That OF the Demo.
atic party is a pillow. The Prohibit
1onists have cottage and the indie
pendent Republicans have an open
book. The emblem ofthe Independence
Party is the scales of justice uplifted by
hand. No cut Of an open book. ex.
'ept that of a Bible, could be located. !
md as the Bible would not have been
accepted, new cut had to be"rustIed. j.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16

Francis NJ. Soper Of Magnolia. the
apple king Of Delaware, has just real.
lied about 81 800 from the sales OF ap-
pies of the Nickajack variety, taken
from seventy.five trees in a section OF
his great orchards. The exceptional
values were made by the splendid de.
yelopment Of the apple, its high color.
its strong qualities as a "keeper" and
the care in the orchard packing and
shipping. The Nicksjack is also famed
for its fine flavor. The trees bore in
hve years after being set out. Mr.. Soper
had these apple trees grated by Glider
D. Jackson, the Dover expert, and both
men are highly pleased with this, the
irst years yield and profit. Mr.. Jack
ION will himself set out large number
Turing the coming fall aud spring.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16

Charles NAPLES lost a lap robe about
two weeks ago and advertised the same
in the Chronicle, issue Of October 9th.
and the robe was returned to him Sat.
urday morning AS evidence Of his con-
fdence in the ability Of the Chronicle
a. an advertising medium Mr.. NAPLES
said, 81 lost an article about a year ago
and believe if 1 bad Of advertised the
same in the Chronicle that it would
have been returned"
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Need the New POstOffice Now.

This week the Milford Postoffice has
been taxed for space to handle the bust.
ness by reason Of one OF the periodic
ally large mails sent out by the Caulk
Dental Company. They have been com.
PEELED to send the mail over in install.
ments so as to not choke up the entire
Office and prevent the transaction OF
the regular business. The postal en-
ployees handle the mail as rapidly as
1t is possible, with the facilities. and
they are in no way to blame only a
lack Of space to work in is the trouble
Wonder when that new pOstofiice will
get under way.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
SHORT LOCAL BREYITIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

Revival services are being held in thu
Milford Neck NJ. E. Church.
There will be a Democratic mass
meeting in Milford this evening.
Don't forget the Paul Pearson lecture
recital at ArmOry Hall October 9th.
Oysters at ten cents per basket is the
cheapest thing in the Milford market.
The 5Oth anniversary Of the Chapel
Sunday School was celebrated Tuesday
evening.
The Republicans will hold a grand
mass meeting in North Milford this
Saturday evening.
Kent County Courts will meet Oeto.
Der 18th. The calender contains SO cases
for trial and IS for argument.
Tickets are now on sale for the Paul
Pearson lecture on Tuesday evening.
October 9th, at Armory Hall.
The Alden Branch Of the Sunshine
Society will meet with Mrs. E. &. Pierce
on Thursday, October 22nd, at 8 80 pm.
There hae been a change in the cap
tainey of the steamer City OF Milford.
Captain w. Preston Kahn succeeds
Captain Ford.
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 18th.
your last chance to get registered
Don't forget the date, if you wish to I
'ote on November 3rd, 1908.
Don't forget Miss BownIess' lecture
n "Moral Training for the Public I
chool" at the New Century Club on
october Goth. 1t is free to all. =,
Mrs. Wilbert NJ. Joseph and Mrs. ii
fired H. Macklin are assisting in the n
managing Of the o. K. Shirt Factory. h
hieh began operation on Monday. a.
The Slaughter Neck w. T. U. will F
eet at the home Of William P. Jeffer Il
II on Thursday, October 22nd, at 3 M
clock p. m. Every one is invited. W
A team Of colored base ball PLAYERS m
I'M Lewes visited Milford on Thurs W
y OF last week and were defeated bv az
Lucky Nine in an exciting game sh
the score OF 8 tn5. col
Tickets for the Paul NJ. Pearson Lee mt
e. Recital are on sale at G. D. Alb zen
rs store, and by members OF the iar
mni association. Have your ticket the
rked of early IL you wish to secure ICY
God seat. Prices 25 and 50 cents II
ceeds for alumni association scholar
D fund.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
EndeaVOrs in annual Session.

The nineteenth annual convention
OF the Delaware Christian Endeavol
Union will be held At Wilmington in
the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
on Thursday and Friday, October 22nd
and 28rd. An unusually attractive pro.
gram has been prepared for the occasion
and It is expected that a large deIega-
ton will go to Wilmington from all
parts OF the State. The Wilmington
EDdeavorers are making enthusiastic
preparations to welcome the delegation
Stores will be decorated and flags will
be flying from many homes in their
honor. Elaborate decorations are being
made at the church and everything
possible is being done to make the Wis.
lting EndeavOTeTs feel at home. Among |
others on the program is Prof. Amos
K Wells, well known to Endeavorers
very where by his writing and his con.
lection with the Christian Endesvor
World. His subject will be "What G..
(. Has Done for Me-" Horace Wilson.
ESQ, Wilmington's mayor, and Hon.
/. G. Conrad, the postmaster, are also y
n the program. In addition to other {
oeakers Of note, the Endeavorers them.
lives will take part in conferences and Z
answering problems, so that a very g
-ottable and helpful session is looked &
r.. n
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Bayard House Sold.

Charles w. Lord has sold the Bayard
House proper in Dover including the
dining-rooms and upstairs to the third
story to Arthur H. LovejOy Of Ocean
City, N. J. The purchaser will take
possession by December 1st opening
up fTstciass hotel. The purchase
also includes the restaurant now run
by W. B. Kinnamon. The price paid
Tor the entire purchase was Sc. 1000.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Imp'd 0. R. N. Growing.

From reports received by the great
chief OF records the membership Of the
lmp'd o. r. M. in Delaware is over
$500, an increase of 500 this year The
contests for the various chieftaincies lie
becoming quite spirited. For great
junior sycamore w. s, Simpson Of Mil.
ford is one II the leading Contestants.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
FATHER RESCUES HIS
DROWNING DAUGHTER

, On Sunday afternoon last Mrs. VIII.
liam H. Robinson, accompanied by
Miss Leths Joseph, left Milford to pay
Mrs. RobinsOn's aunt and grandmother
visit at the Mispillion Lighthouse.
When they had arrived within a few
yards Of their destination and about
three O'Clock they met Mrs. Robinson,s
cousin, Mis- Anna Graham, driving
from the Lighthouse enroute to Cedar
Neck Church.
Inc narrow causeway gives but little
room for two teams to pass and as they
were about to meet each other, lust at
a bridge, before arriving at the Light
house, the horse Of Miss Graham began
to back and went directly off the cause
way, throwing Miss Graham from the
carriage and burrying her into the mud
ana water and completely eHsIaving
the horse and buggy in the same place.
Mrs. Robinson and Miss Joseph.
nearly frightened out OF their wits. ran
toward the Lighthouse for help and
met Mr.. Graham, father of the Yang
lady, coming toward the disastrous
scene, having observed the occurrence.
When he arrived upon the scene a
most pitable sight awaited him, as his
laughter was absolutely buried in the
mud and water, only her face and one
DOT was TO be seen. Heat once plunged
nto the place,and after graphing about
With his hands, caught hold Of her foot
nd with the strength OF a HercuIeas
anded his daughter on the shore. Re.
toratives were rapidly applied until
he arrival Of Dr. J. Lynn Pratt and
n. William Marshall Jr., who had
cen summoned.
Wben the two physicians arrived
ley found that Miss Graham was ina
condition, but she was fully
vived and with the exception Of q
oxen rib no other serious internal in
RES were discovered, and unless
leumonia sets in hopes Of her recov-
y are excellent.
Men from an adjacent boat seeing
affair went to the rescue OF Light.
use Keeper Graham and gave him
'istance' while the two young ladies
ne to Milford after Doctors Pratt and
lrshall, who went to the scene rapidly
an automobile
he two physicians claim that if Miss
iham had remained in the mud and
ter minute longer that life would
re been extinct. At this writing Miss
'hsm is steadily improving.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Catching Small Oysters.

Some Of those who are catching oys.
tiers are not complying with the law
the oysters when culled being consider.
able under size. There are plenty of
oysters that measure up to the standard
of the law, and unless this matter is
properly adjusted by those concerned,
the offenders will be brought to the no.
tice Of the oyster revenue collector who
will take legal action against such per.
son or persons.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Married.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

DIR. Elmer T. Williams and Miss
Martha May Reynolds, both of Milford
were married by Rev. H. L Bunstein
on Thursday morning, October 18th
1908. The ceremony took place at the
residence Of the BRIDES parents. MIR
and Mrs. George Reynolds, on South
Front Street. The newly married couple
Immediately left for the north on the
$50 train for wedding tour. The best
wishes OfnumerOus friends attend them
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Prominent Candidates.

We have been able to secure the pho
tographs Of several Of the prominent Re.
publican candidates on the State and
county tickets, and will publish the
same Ia our edition OF October 28rd.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Quincy Adams Sawyer.

Quincy Adams Sawyer, the best New
England story ever written, will be
given at ArmOry Hall on Saturday
evening, October oath. This is large
and excellent company and one Of the
best that has ever appeared in Milford.
This company comes here very highly
recommended, and the play being q
strong and interesting one, will attract
a large audience.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Lowe Substltuted for Hardssty.

Frank L. Hardesty of Felton,, the
nominee Of the Democratic party for
Lieutenant. Governor in this State, has
resigned the nomination. A meeting
OF the State Committee was held in
Dover on Monday last and J. Thomas
Lowe Of Little Creek was named for
the place.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16

On November 18th at Armory Hall
the TOymakers will be given by a com.
pany of strong and reputable artists.
This story was written by Charles Eel.
ton Pidgin, the author Of "Quincy AID.
sms Sawyer. and the book has had a
large sale, and the play is considered
one Of the very best now being given.
This is a musical comedy and full of
fun from start to finish.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Sussex Sunday SchOOI Conyentlon.

The 18th annual Sussex County Sun.
day School Convention will be held in
the M. P. Church at Delmar on Mon.
day and Tuesday October l 9th and Goth
A splendid program has been arranged
for the occasion and an interesting con.
vention is anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Paul Pearson Lecture Recital.

Remember that in hearing the Paul
Pearson lecture recital in AEmory Hall
on October 9th you will be helping the
alumni Of the Milford High School es.
tablish a scholarship to be awarded to
some member Of the class Of 1909 to
help him obtain a college education.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16

Lieutenant w. F. Hoey, Jr., Of the
Delaware Militia, who has secured
commission in the regular army is tenn
pOrariIy stationed at Fort du Point.
Later he will be transferred to Fort
Joy, N. Y, where he will join the
Twelfth United States Infantry to
which he has been assigned.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Trusten P. Causey Finds a Big Snake.

We are always skittish when snake
stories are started, but in this instssce
the facts are so pIaiH that there can be
no questioning the statement. as il ia
backed by the skin Of the snake itself
as proof With his mother, Mrs. w.
F. Causey, last Monday they visited
the old MordingtOn Mills property. five
miles northwest from Milford, and
While walking about the handsome old
mansion and grounds Mrs. Causey saw
what she supposed to be a snake, but
upon Investigs ton it proved to be the
shielded skin Of a bIac6 snake IN De, feet
condition, even to the eye scales. hi
measured five feet aud eight inches in
ength, and it is now wrapped about a
arge pumpkin in one of the windo VS. OF
he Chronicle Office, where any doubt.
dg Thomas can inspect it for himself
Is surely some snake for Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
New Republican RIectsr.

John Carlow withdrew his name IS
candidate for Taft electOr on the Re
publican and Independent Republican
tickets, he being q national bank direc-
tor, and that OF Jacob E. Kirk Of Dover
was substituted.
Milford chronicle., 1908-10-16
Big Ok Roast.

The cOlored people enjoyed a very
successful OK roast in Milford on Thurs
day Of last week, which attracted MANY
from a distance. Those present speak
highly Of the manner in which the OK
was roasted and the way the feed was