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Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChFOniclet
During the Week.

Clayton Frame has been visiting Mrs.
Annie P. Williams.
Miss Ella Williamson is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Eliza P. Clark has been i'll this
week at her home on North Walnut
street.
Winfield S. Hammond spent a part
Of last week in Philadelphia and New.
ark, N. J.
Miss Laura Murphy, an employee of
this office, is confined ather home with
lagrippe.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Rsthel, of South Milford, on Tues
day morning last.
Harrie G. Hammond ls visiting rela-
tives in Philadelphia, Newark, N. j.,
and New York City.
s. G. Evans, Jr., is in Wilmington
attending the organization Of the Della
ware Optical Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert NJ. Joseph will
leave Milford for Wilmington to-
morrow for a few days visit.
Oscar G. Prettyman, Of Amber,
Michigan, was the guest Of his uncle,
A. w. Prettyman, last week.
Harry Russell, an employee Of the
Chronicle office, has been i'll for two
weeks past at his home in South Milford
Charles P. Hammond, formerly Of
Milford, but nov of Newark, N. j., has
accepted a position as railway postal
clerk.
W. w. Ruley, president of the Eco
nomic Life Insurance Company of
Philadelphia, was guest of Dr.. Will
liam Marshall this week.
Mrs. A. w. Hafieigh, OF Lansdowne,
Pa, and a daughter of Mrs. Hazard,
who formerly owned a portion Of the
new pest office site, is guest at the
Windsor Hotel.
Presiding Elder S. NJ. Morgan and
wife have returned to Dover frOmCham-
bersburg, Pa. DR.. Morgan is greatly
improved in health and has resumed
his ministerial work.
Miss Estella Holden gave a party on
evening at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. Walter Hammond. Thirty
Of the younger set were present and
had delightful time.
Herbert Jump went to Philadelphia
Just after Christmas for a visit. On
last his mother, Mrs. Lydia q.
Jump, was advised through a letter,
that Herbert was sick and in the Penn
sylvania Hospital. His brother, John
G. Jump, went up on Tuesday to bring
him home-if able to travel.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Officers Installed.

Diamond State Circle, No. 8, Broth
erhood Of America, Of Milford, has in
stalled the following newly-elected Of
ficers, Deputy Grand ChiefW Washington
r. A. Hazard officiating: P. @. W.,
Mark L. Clendaniel G. W., William
Sockrider q. j., A. B. Hauser; @. F.,
George w. Jones; H. H, J. w. Webb /;
w. D., George H. Hall Of H; w. N,
w. Vernon Benson trustee, William
H. Richardson.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Road Building.

The Harrington road is to be imprOv-
ed during the present year-so we are
informed by the levy cOurtman from
that district. The plan of waiting un'
til two years appropriation is available
at one time has been adopted and they
will be expended this year putting the
road bed in shape, and coating the
wearing surface for width Of ten feet
with crushed stone. The same plan
will be put in operation from Harring.
ton leading towards Milford, so that
when the work is finally completed, it
will be a permanent job,
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
New Century Club.

The regular business meeting of the
Milford New Century Club was held
on Monday afternoon. 1t was decided
that Monday, January 9th, be an open
day at the club. A letter from the cor
responding secretary of the Delaware
State Federation, relative to the election
Of delegates to the Bi ennial to be held
in Boston in June, was read and it was
decided that this matter be attended to
at the next meeting. 1t is hoped that
there will be a full attendance at the
next meeting as business Of importance
will be discussed. Mrs. Mary K. Viii.
liams, chairman of literature, will have
charge Of the program. There will be
special music aud recitstions and a
most enjoyable afternoon will no doubt
be afforded.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
High School Paper.

The students of the Milford Ugh
School expect soon TO publish mo thly
devoted to school news, original .ays,
etc. By a vote Of the whole scho Mar
shall Townsend was elected &, .orin-
chief. The staff is to be CO ~ ossd OF
one member Of each class elected by
the class The following have been
elected 18th grade, Miss y ~ Kihder;
1lth, Miss Mildred TTritl l0th, Mr..
Edgar Mahan 9th, NJ Paris Carlisle.
A business manager Rill be appointed
by the editorial board, and the people
of the town will be 6 zen n8 Opportu.
nifty to hel lp support v gth enterprise
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Shot in the Leg.

Robert Prettyman and Percy Deputy
got possession Of a revolver last Satur.
day night, which they supposed was
not loaded but the sequel proved they
were mistaken. Robert said, "Look
out Percy 1 am going to shoot yOu,"
and pulled the trigger. Much to his
surprise there was an explosion, and q
bullet lodged in Percy's leg. Both re.
side in South Milford-and this should
impress parents that pistols are danger
GUS as well as useless articles to be ia
any household where children can get
them,
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN
STATE OYSTER REVENUE

The oyster business brought in $3.50 81
more to the State of Delaware this year
than it did last year. This industry
which for years only paid expenses,
has brought in a revenue of S5,8l8 So
which was turned over to the State
treasurer, the last payment Of 81, 900 Sc
having been made bv the State Revenue
Collector z. George Wright. Last year
Mr.. Wright turned in to the depart
ment the sum Of $5 587.66.
This is considered a substantial in.
crease, particularly when it is known
that the collector is obliged to pay to
the Levy Court an annual sum Of
money before settling with the State
treasurer, to keep up the shell roads ex-
tending to the oyster harbOrs from
He was also obliged to re-
pair and supply with a new mainsail
the large police boat, Delaware, the
mainsail alone costing $500.
The collector has just finished the
work Of spreading on the ridges and
flats of the ST. jones' and MuTderkill
rivers, at their mouths, 5000 worth of
measured oyster shells, for propagsting
purposes. The young spawn catch up
on these shells and grow in large guam
tiles to them.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Bank Stockholders Elect Directors.

In the banking house in North Mil.
ford last Tuesday, the stockholders OF
The First National Bank held their an
nual meeting, and elected the following
Board Of Directors for another year :
Robert II. Williams, John B. Smith,
Henry F. Lofland, Robert Y. WatOnn,
Daniel Hirsch, w. Watson Harrington,
Joseph E. Holland and Isaac s. Truitt
The directors reelected all the officers
as follows: Robert H. Williams, presi.
dent John B. Smith, cashier William
R. Aldred, teller; Isaac s. Truitt and
John G. Truitt, assistants. A semi
annual dividend Of 9 per cent was de-
clsred, and the surplus and profits was
increased to $l57 $685..
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
INSTITUTES
IN KENT AND SUSSEX

The following dates were agreed upon
and announced last Friday for the
popular Farmers Institutes to be held
throughout Kent and Sussex counties
January 2Oth, Selbyville ; January 2lst,
MilIsborO; January 2lst and z2ud,
Georgetown January 22nd and 23rd,
Harrington January 23rd and gath,
Dover January 9th, Laurel January
28th and 10Th, Bridgeville January
29th and Both, Milford {; January Both
and 3lst, Smyrna.
The program for the opening session
at SelbYville. and for the following ses-
sion &C MilIsbOrO, will be as follows,
beginning at 80 o'clock sharp:
The principles Of Strawberry Grow
ing, by Professor C. A. McCue, horti-
cnltuFist Of the Delaware Experiment
Station How to Make the Most OF the
Soil, by Professor J. w. Nelson, soil
expert Of the United States Department
Of Agriculture What Delaware May
Do for Agriculture, by Professor Henry
Hayward, director of the Delaware Ex-
pertinent Station Disease of Animals,
by DR.. Charles F. Dawson, veterinarian
Of the Delaware Experiment Station (;
Strawberry Growing in Delaware, by
Charles L. Terry, Camden, Delaware.
The evening sessions, beginning at
o'clock, with the following program
Music; How to Make More of our
Animal Industry in Delaware, by Pro-
fessor Henry Hayward, director of
Delaware Experiment Station; Soil Fer
tility, by J w. Nelson, United States
soil expert Poultry discussions Music.
In addition to the regular program
there will be these special lectures:
DR.. M. T. Cook, Newark, plant path
OlOgist, talks on prevention of plant
diseases, Nature study and illustrated
lecture on Cuba.
Professor A. E. GTantham, agrOnO-
mist Of Delaware Experiment Station
forage crops, such as cOwpeas. Lectures
on wheat and corn.
Professor G. A. McCue, horticulturist,
peach culture, strawberry growing,
breeding tomatoes and potatoes. HOt-
ticuItural education.
Professor Henry Hayward, director,
animal husbandry. Possibilities OF the
farmers life or country economics. Work
Of the college and experiment station.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
The Friday Wight .aaso Series.

The first Of a seriss Of dances given
by the Milford Band Iast riday even
ing at the New Ger Jury Jlub Rooms
was big success. o-nit 1t the band
will use all popular usic Ths dancers
will be assured Of very best music,
as the full band will e p asent. Every
body is invited to joy an evenings
pleasure. Ladies i'm ted free and
gentlemen so cen loor manager,
William Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
UNDERTAKEN WILSON
MADE ADMINISTRATOR

Undertaken Samuel J. Wilson on
Wednesday Of last week came out
ahead IN a game Of wits and stands a
chance now of being paid at least what
it cost him to bury a man who died at
the Almshouse. Hearing that some
relatives or friends of the man whom
he had obligated to bury, were about
to take out letters Of administration on
what little property the old fellow had,
Mr.. Wilson made up his mind not to
wait until the funeral was over to make
himself safe. On the way to the place
Of burial he drove through GeOTgeto wn,
stopped the hearse beaiing the corpse
at the court house, and was made adj
ministTatOr while the funeral cortege
waited outside. 1t was rather singular
but it was case Of protecting ones
own interests, and the undertaken was
wise to his own rights. The dead was
Jerry SteeIman, an Oysterman, who
lived alone on BrOadkiln Beach. A
year or so ago he got sick and there be-
ing no one to care for him he was taken
to the AlmshOuse. Before he died,
however be made arrangements for
his funeral, and Mr.. Wilson was carry
ing them out when he learned that
others, now that the man was dead,
about TO step in.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
The Bonded Warehouse.

William J. Thoroughbred has petit
toned the Government to close the
bonded warehouse at Georgetown, and
the papers have been sent on to Wash
ington with a fair prospect that the
house will be closed the liquor on hand
being sent No. 2 Warehouse In Bslti.
more. Mr.. Thoroughbred owns the
building and gets paid rental according
to the amount Of goods stored there.
At present the stock is run down so
that the rental does not amount to a
great deal and the owner oil the build
ing wishes to use it for a more profit
able purpose.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
ExaminatlOn fOr SehOIarship.

Next week Tuesday. January 81, the
examination Of candidates for the
Rhodes Scholarship will be held in Del
aware College. These examinations
will last two days and everyone must
be present on Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. No.
It is not necessary to come to Newark
II it is more convenient for candidates
to appear atthe examinations held in
other States. Candidates for Delaware
when appearing in other
States should explain their eligibility
to appointment from Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
To Remodel Sussex Court House.

Plans for rebuilding the courthouse,
submitted by Architect w. A. Schenck
of Baltimore, were examined by the
Levy Court last week, and returned to
the architect with the request that he
provide for an addition to the back as
we'll as the front Of the building. The
revised plans will be considered at the
next meeting, next Tuesday. tits pro-
posed to build retiring rooms for the
Judges and attOrney-genersl and room
for witnesses. The cost will be about
S15 O0O
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Dr.. Marvin Married.

DIR. Horace N. Marvin, residing near
Dover, Delaware, father Of the Marvin
boy whose disappearance last March
upset the police of many cities and
States, was married on Thursday after.
noon, January 9th, to his mother-in-
law, Mrs. Flora Melina Swift. The
marriage was performed in the Little
Church AROUND the Corner, New York
City, by the rector, Rev. DIR. George s.
HoughtoR. The families Of both the
bride and the Bridegroom were present.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
School House Fumieated.

Immediately upon learning Of the
sudden death Of Miss Elsie May Ryan
who was in attendance at school on
Tuesday morning Of this week, the
Board Of Education met and decided
that it was best to dismis the scholars
and have the building fumigsted which
was done Thursday afternoon by Chief
Of Police Macklin. 1t is not known
whether Miss Ryan was a victim of
any contagious disease or not but this
action was decided upon as a safe pre-
caution.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Public Meeting A. 0. U. n.

On Thursday evening, January seth,
a public meeting will he held in ArmOry
Hall Milford, which will be addressed
by Supreme Master Workman Will n.
Narvls, of Muscatine, Indiana, who
will be accompanied by number Of
bright assistants to afford entertain
ment during the evening. The public
is cordially invited to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
State organization Formed.

AState organization of the Daughters
of the American Revolution was formed
in Wilmington last week when men,
bers Of the four lower county chapters
were guests Of Caesar Rodney Chapter
of that city. Mrs. Carrie E Speakman
was chosen State regent, and the re-
gents Of the local chapters as State
vice regents.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Military Inspection.

Lieut.. Col. H. G. Cavenaugh, United
States Army, retired, will make the
annual United States inspection Of the
Organized Militia Of Delaware, by di-
rection of the commanding officer Of
the Department of the East. Adjutant-
General I. P. Wiekersham has arranged
for these inspections to be held during
the period between April 1st and 9th.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Milford Appointment Confirmed.

On Thursday last the Senate con-
firmed the nomination of Frank w.
Davis to be postmaster for the town of
Milford, and of Harry johnson to be
postmaster at Wyoming. Mr.. Davis
will probably take charge of the Mill
ford office at the first of February; as
soon as his official bond is accepted.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
SHORT LOCAL BREYITIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

A most beautiful rainbow covered the
eastern sky Oh Sunday last, after hard
rain storm.
A hog which weighed 6o2 pounds
when dressed for pork, was butchered
last week by Lee o. Truitt.
The double dwelling on the post office
site will be sold to the highest bidder
on Tuesday, January 21st.
J. Franklin PettyjOhn, colored, died
of Bright disease on Tuesday, January
7th, at his home In Slaughter Neck,
aged A years.
John w. Csusey and wife moved to
their new residence on Causey avenue
last Monday, tits not fully completed
yet, but they desired to get settled.
If you get bill from the Chronicle
this week, you will know that you o I'VE
something, and that we need the
money SO please remit promptly.
The new steam laundry is ready to
have the concrete floor put iH, and
when completed it will be one Of the
best launderies in lower Delaware.
The largest crowd of shoppers since
Christmas thronged the streets last Sat
urday. Milford surely is not suffering
any loss of trade because OF local option.
Well the electric lights have been
turned on again at the telephone cen.
trail station in Milford, and the opera.
tors are once more able to zee what they
are doing.
If the present hotel is to remain open,
it is time that the fact is generally |
known as there are those who intend
to engage in the business, if the present
houses are to be closed.
Abraham Reed died at his home in
Lewes, Delaware, on Friday, January |
10th, 1908, at $50 p. m. Interment was
made at Zion M. E. Church on Sunday |
afternoon Mr.. Reed was about so years
old and was well known in northern
Sussex county.
The annual report of Secretary Wilson
Of the Agricultural Department shows
that the total value of American farm
products for the past fiscal year was
81, ,412, 900, 900. This proves that as
the American farmer is
IF some consequence.
Milk is very scarce in Milford, and
he farmers would do we'll to look after
his business. One farmer, John w.
living at the edge Of town, has
ust few cows, and they have paid
aim about SIS per week during the
greater part Of last year.
Charles R. Shockley. one Of the most
'espected colored cooks Milford ever
produced, is chief cook for Rear-Admiral
RObley D. Evans mess on the flagship
now in Rio de JaneriO,
Brazil. He has been a cook in the navy
line years, and has high standing.
Postmaster General Meyer has issued
IN order fOrbidding the carrier Of mails
IN any star, screen wagon, mail mes
jenger or special service route from
transporting intoxicating liquor from
me point to another upon such route
while in the performance Ofmail service
The sale Of shoes at Persons old
tand last Saturday was phenOminal,
. large crowd kept the sales people
,usy all the afternoon, and more shoes
we're sold than even the widest hopes
4 9. D. Abbott & Co., dreamed of. 1t
hows the result of advertising in the
chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Fine Trottina Mare Sold.

J.T. Carter, freight agent at Wyom-
ing, has sold his 8 yesr-old mare, Hat
tie c, TO Thomas Curry Of Greenwood.
While the mare has no record she has
made 2.IO at several trottings. She Will
be used by Mr.. Curry at his race track
near Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
SchOoI Attendance FOurth MOnth.

The entire attendance was 436, the
average S73, the percentage So. For the
High School the enrolment was 1O7,
the average SO, the percentage 81. The
lew averages were caused by prevalent
sickness.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Supreme Court.

Among the cases to come before the
Supreme Court at Dover next Tuesday
is one from Milford in which Wilbert
and D. R. B. Masten as executors Of
the will of Hezekiah Masten are prose-
cutting against John w. Herring, ad-
ministrator Of Sallie A. Masten. The
decision Of this court will terminate
several years Of lawing.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Free Lecture on Christian Science.

First Church of Christ, Scientist of
Wilmington, invites you to attend a
a free lecture on Christian Science at
the Opera House, Sunday afternoon,
January 18th, at three o'clock, by Rev.
William P. Mckenzie, q. s. B., of
Cambrige, Mass, authorized lecturer
of The First Church Of Christ, Scien-
tist. in Boston, Mass.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Raid Clothes Line.

On Monday night Fannie Johnson,
a cOIored lady living on the corner of
Second and West streets, North Milford,
neglected to bring her washed garments
in, and upon going out next morning
to gather the same, found that they
had been stolen. The clothes were the
-nperty of Postmaster Steward and
This should serve as a timely
others who engage in doing
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Milford Hens treat Producers Of Eggs.

During the season Of 1907 Captain
William Murphy, a shipper Of eggs
from Milford, shipped 1906 cases, or
As, $50 dozen, which averaged 25 cents
per dozen, or $11 ,442 so. He is only one
Of six large dealers in eggs and poultry
in and about MilfOrd-and it is fair to
presume that the egg business by boat
and railroad from Milford is fully $780,
10000 per year. This does not include
the local sales of eggs in Milford or
those used by individuals. When these
are considered, the cash value Of eggs
produced by poultry in the vicinity of
Milford, will approach $50, 10000 for
the year 1907. Pretty good revenue
from the hens.A
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Appointed General Counsel.

George V. Massey, formerly Of Dover,
Delaware, has been appointed general
counsel for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company,
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
Obituary.
DEPUTY

Mrs. Ssllie Jackson Deputy died at
the home of her husband, ZachaTiah
Deputy, on Second street, South Mil
ford, Delaware, on Saturday evening,
January 1lth, 1908, from general dc
bility, after having a serious attack of
la grippe. She was in her 74th year
and her remains were inferred in Odd
Fellows Cemetery on Monday after.
noon. She was a sister of the late
Samuel Collins of Cedar Neck and
leaves a son Byron z. Deputy, a prOmi-
nent farmer of Cedar Neck, and one
daughter, Miss Arcadia, who resides at
home and is now caring for her father,
who is very ill, and was not able to at.
tend the funeral.
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
RYAN

Elsie May Ryan, the twelve year old
daughter Of Alexander Ryan, Of near
Milford, died at the home Of her aunt,
Mrs. Norris Macklin, on ThurEday
morning, January 10Th. of convulsions.
Miss Elsie had been feeling badly for
about two weeks but continued to at.
tend school until Tuesday noon, when
her condition was so much worse that
she was compelled to remain at home.
She had been living with Mr.. and
Mrs. Macklin since she was six years
of age, and though she was only neice
she held the same place in their affec-
tions as though she were their own
child. Elsie was a young girl Of
most amiable disposition and had a
large circle Of friends. Funeral services
will be held from her late residence on
North Front street at 10 o'clock this
morning and intermeHt made at Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-17

Frankfort Ky. Feb. 15.-County Judge
Crumhaush and nine tobacco buyers re-
siding at Eddysville were taken from
their homes at am early hour this morn
ing by go masked night riders. stripped.
bound 10 hiJching posts in front Of the
Western Kentucky Penitentiary. ~ that
place. and lashed until the blood ran
from the wounds
The night riders then united them and
left them TO dress themselves in "a blind
ing snOwst0rm.
The men are supposed 20 have come
from Trigg, an adjoining county. and are
believed 20 have been the same people
who raided HopkinsviHe and Dycusburg.
- The outrage was committed because Of
"a recent speech made by County Judge
Crumbaugh in regard TO the Dycusburg
raid in which ne demanded an investiga-
ton
The Washington herald., 1908-02-17
JAPANESE AMBASSADORS VIEWS.

ordinary sanity It is
wel-beng Of man
There has friendship governments
As TO the the American fleet consider
purely an aHa
uwiuc certainly deato
a large
suspicious about the neets visit to
the Pacific
War tank published utterly
unin1cr.gbe % me
Abroad ! s regarded FOL
an S a irors should
ioued credited of the
country in my present capacity
The Washington herald., 1908-02-17
METEOR SETS MEADOW AFIRE.
Farmer Near Port JerYiS Sees Blind
ing Flash in the skies.

Port Jeryis. y. y Feb. l6.-Rudolph
Cute, Of Jeffersonville. Sullivan County.
owns quite a stretch of meadow land near
that village. Wednesday the grass was
set afre in some mysterious manner. and
burned all day until put out by a gang
cf men.
The fire may have been started in the
dry grass by meteor from the heavens.
as on Tuesday evening John Black hap
pened 10 pass the meadows al SEQ o'clock.
when there was a binding fash and he
saw ball Of sre fall from the northwest
sky and land in the direction OF the
meadows. No other cause Of the burn
ing meadows can be found
An investigation Of the meteor theory
is to be made rs soon as the flooded con-
dition of the meadows. caused by the last
two days OF rain, Will permit.