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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-06-16
Mortgage Sale.

NORTH CAROLINA,
DURHAM COUNTY.
Under and by yfrture Of the power ssa.
terred upon me by a mortgage dcssl dst.
ell August 2, 1901. executed by H. ".
Mangum and wife. recorded in the o..
fce Of the Register II Deeds Of Durham
County in book Of mortgages Ne. =,
page Jss, I will OF
Tuesday, June seth, zoos.
Al "a O'Clock NJ, nj thu Court House
door in the City Ut Durham. State Of
North Carolina, offer for sale ai public
auction. TO the highest bidder. for cash.
the following lots OF parcels 81 land IL.
uaie in the City II Durham, Comfy d
Durham. State Of North carDlina aud
described a. follows:
First Lot.
Beginning al a stake in FOREST street
I57 feet from the corner 81 FOREST and
Oak sod Ave; thence in q northefly di
Tection f7o.7S feet 10 a ten foot alley:
thence along the South line Of said alley,
In m Esstcfly direction 10 feet to a
stake: thence South l2u.7s feet 10 4
stake in the north line Of Fofrrs, Street,
thence along the north line Of Forrest
Street 10 westerly direction 30 feet to
The beginning. II being lot So OF The
w. Mangum Pratt land, a. per plat te..
corded IN the Office II the Register Of
Deeds, Durham County, Book ii plat l.
pages I77 et seq.
Second Lot.
Beginning al asiake In the Southra't.
corner Of Meadow Street and Oakland
Ave, thence in an ezstcriy difcciion
along the south line ~ Meadow Strict
I37 feet toa stake: thence in a southern
direction 6o.4 feet: thence in westerly
direction - feet 10 stake 10 the East
ern line Of Oakland Ave, thence along
the Eastern line Of Oakland Ave, 81
feet to the beginning. II being lot ~
OF the w. Mangum Pratt land, ~ pe'
plat recorded In the Office u the Regis,
ter 81 Deeds, Durham County, Book d
plast ], pages i72 Il seq.
This May 7g, lgos.
MRS sALL1E NJ. TURRENTiSb.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-06-16

Durham to Charlotte and re-
turn for $500. A visit to one of
the best towns in the State at
low rates. see al in another
column.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-06-16

OF course as many as desire
may run, bat only one man car
get the job.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
DrOuth Badly Affecting Crops.

In every part of Delaware, as well as il
Maryland, New Jersey, Southern Penn
sylvania and Virginia, grave fears are be.
ing entertained by farmers in regard n
their crops on account of the long droutb.
while there is no relief promised. Corn
and tomatoes are being affected most. al
though nearly every line of fruit and vege-
tables is now beginning to show the dam
age from the long period of dry weather.
The present drouth is the most severe
in probably 10 years. The Uuniied States
Weather Bureau shows that from the last
OF May up to the present time there has
been only ?. 23-l0O inches of rain, which
is equally only to about two good rains.
This rainfall has come in a series of
showers, however, and the water did not
soak into the ground. 1t therefore did
but little good Last week there were
sood showers in Western Maryland. on
he Easter Shore and in Southern Mary
and and in Delaware. In all cases the rain
vas OF the local shower variety, and while
ooling the atmosphere, it did little good
o crops over the territory in which it fell.
In some sections there has not been
ain for weeks, except few drops which J.
ardly moistened the top of the ground.
TACT, even the heavy rains are apt to
o more damage than good, as they beat
own the growing vines and sweep the
nit from the trees. What is really
eeded is a slow soaking rain. Even
lould a rain of this kind come within
lie next few days could not be overcome.
Id from now on, under even the most
vorable circumstances, crops will be
Iorter than expected.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Taken to Hospital.

Confined in Philadelphia hospital
for several weeks following a serious
operation, cut just one day and then
obliged to return to another was the
trying experience Of Walter H. Pleas
anton, aged So years, Of Little Greek,
Delaware, last Monday night in VIII
mington. He was found lying on the
sidewalk along Market street in front
of the Hotel Wilmington. He rapidly
became worse and was suffering such
intense pain that those who went to
his assistance had to stretch him upon
his back in order to relieve him, An
ambulance was called and he was re.
moved to the Delaware Hospital. He
had Overexerted himself and WAS weak
from the effects o. the operation, but it
was thought that he would recover
after q few days rest.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
WILL RE0RGANZE THE
MILFORD FIRE COMPANY

A joint meeting Of the Light and
Water Commission and the Town
Council was held last Tuesday evening
in the office Of the Collector of Taxes
when a discussion of the plans on
which to reOrgOnize fire company OF
from fifteen to twenty members for
active work were taken up. A Gem.
mittee composed Of Frank Richards.
Harry Latchum and Mr.. Anderson
was named to consult and secure the
services Of some active, and energetic
young man, who will organize a com.
pany Of congenial people, and take
over the property at once. The meet.
ing was presided over by George f.
Pierce, and there was disposition to
assist in every way any one who takes
an interest and does the work properly.
The committe will report at subsequent
meeting to be called by the chairman. |
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
State Auditors Report Printed.

The annual report of State Auditor
Thomas G. Roe was issued last week. and
contains $50 pages of data concerning the
expenditures of the public moneys, not
only OF the State, but of each county and
county commission.
The report shows the State of Delaware
IS In healthy financial condition. with
assets of Si,5O2,5O9 IA, as against total
liabilities of $500, 1S5, or total of assets
over all liabilities of S693, 324.14.
The present auditor has insisted. and
has partially succeeded, in having every
Official and board of the State itemize the
various amounts expended by them of
the public moneys. The expenditures of
Kent and of Sussex counties, however.
and OF the State Board Of Health are not
so itemized, and they show only the ex-
of sums ranging from 81 80 to
1 sheriff IN Kent county down to SIS to a
-estauaranteur in Wilmington, in the
Board OF Health accounts, column after
column OF these expenditures being given
without any explanation as to what thew
'ald for or for how long a service.
Every item of expenditure of the State
'oard OF Agriculture, however, is item
zed and fully explained, as a result of /
ne auditors campaign for publicity. So /
each item of the monthly warrant !
raWn to DR.. William H. Hancker, sup /
of the Delaware State Hos '
ltal at Farnhurst, who hitherto drew C
1out $500 monthly from the State v
easury for payroll" DR.. Hancker is b
'w complying with the State auditors
quest and he gives each item of the
800 monthly from his own salary of
800 down to the allowance of James .
inney, a helper, OF S.. Ia
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
The Crows Nest.

We all know the grand old beech tree
that has for many generations given its
cooling shade to Mlford,s lovers of ma.
ture. As the years have passed many
happy youths and maidens have listened
under its branches to the sweetest
words that can be said while the wind
made music in swayin boughs and the
moonlight glipted through the green can
opy overhead. Oh, the sweets this old
tree knows and never tells.
And yet we are not even gratefully
kind to it. From the very base, far up
into its branches, its bark has been cut
and scanned by the vain and thoughtless
ones who have not only marred its beauty
but who have inflicted real injury by
cutting their names upon it, Each in
cision makes a wound that leaves an ugly
scar. ''Those fantastic evenings, show the
boast OF our vain race to change the face
otGod's fair works, and they show much
more If we will stop to think about it.
The owners of this tree have built a
cosy nest in its branches where one can
sit comfortably and enjoy the bird songs.
the clouds, sunset and the sweet picture
nirrored in the quiet lake. They have
given the public the free use
II this pleasant nest and the boat landing
below. 1t certainly is unjust to requite
MS generous kindness by mutilating the
rec Protest has been made again and
gain and yet almost every day there are
resh wounds made and the vain and
lily work goes on.
Do you not think that the owners of
his fine old tree would be justified in
losing ''The Crows Nest" to the pubIic2
'et US be merciful to the old beech tree
'hich should be the pride of the town,
It us show our appreciation OF the kind
ess OF its owners, that we may continue
enjoy its shade and all it means to
lose who love it. Me. W.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
THE REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION AUGUST %

The Republican State Convention to
nominate State and Congressional
tickets has been called for August 25th.
in Dover. The primaries will be held
on August 22nd. The dates for the
convention were decided upon at
meeting Of the Republican State Com.
mittee at the Young Mems Republi.
can Club in Wilmington. Chairman
1. c. du Pont presided. Some Of the
down-State Republicans said a later
date would have been more convenient,
but the dates were selected to accord
with to primary election law for Will
mington and country, and were Salts
factory al around. The convention on
August 18th Will nominate candidates
Tor Governor, Insurance Commits.
iioner, Congressman, State Treasurer
and Auditor.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Church News.

Avenue NJ. E. Church.-Class meet.
ing 8 a. m. led by Rev. James Carroll.
Sunday School 9.45 a. IA. Divine ser.
vice 10 45 q. m. Extra Music. Sermon
subject 1.-THE Sublime Death OF Moses
and the Human Desire to Die Well. ~
This is the tenth and last sermon in the
patriarch. Chapel Sunday School at
2 p. m. EpwOrth League meeting at
Z p. m, to close at s O'Clock, subject
1.-THE Fact Of Convention, " led by Mrs.
James Goslin.
Presbyterian Church.-The pastor
will preach at II o'clock, subject ''The
Sympathetic God" Sabbath School at
10 o'clock; evening meeting at O'Clock
Having been granted a vacation dur
ing August Mr.. Bunsteln will leave on
Monday for Philadelphia, where he
expects to meet Mrs. Bunstein on her
arrival from Delhart, Texas. They
will spend several weeks at Mortified.
Mass, in attendance upon the General
Of Christian Workers. No
services will be held during
mis- absence unless special notice is
yiven.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
SHORT LOCAL BREYITTES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

Lee o. Truitt, has purchased from
New Jersey fine horse
Many Of our horse lovers attended
the races at DeTrickson's track, neal
Frederick, last Saturday.
The st. Paul NJ. E. and Bethel A.
M. E. Sunday Schools pienicked at
Cedar Beach on Tuesday.
The consolidated Sunday School pic
mic to RehOboth yesterday was we'll at
tended and those who took in the affair
report a delightful outing.
We have a few copies Of time cards
showing arrival and departure Of all
trains from the Milford depot, which
can be had by calling at the Chronicle
office free.R
Bishop Curtis died in Baltimore on
Saturday, July 18th, OF cancer Of the
stomach. This well-knOwn Catholic
prelate was known to many people in
Milford, who in years past had heard
him preach in Dorsey Hall.
Mrs. Noah Hopkins, a respected col
ored woman, died at her home in Mil.
ford, on Monday last. The funeral
was held on Wednesday, afternoon and
interment made in Levi Cemetery. She
was the mother of George Hopkins,
who runs the backing emporium.
A circular letter has been sent to the
people Of the Delaware Diocese asking
or contributions toward fund Of $500
leeded TO make necessary repairs and
lteratiOns to the residence ofthe bishop
{ BishOpstead. 1t is desired to have
ready for occupation by October Ist.
The Odd Fellows are now the largest
-aternal organization in the world. ex-
ending into twentY-six countries and 4.
lirtY States Of the United States. IT =
ltnumbers all other organizations. =
aving a membership of 2, 1000, 900 and :,
Sl4, 900, 900 a year for relief
imposes. 1t was started in Baltimore r
thomas Wildey April 26th, 1919, :
it'll five members.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Accidents.

Pierce Simpson, aged % years, and 8
son Of William 1. Simpson, was swim.
ming in the bay at Slaughter Beach
last Thursday, and was stricken with
cramp. The young man bathing at
the time went to his assistance and
succeeded in getting him ashore, when
they worked over him for an hour be.
fore he recovered.
Louder Grier, the three. Year.old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Grier, while
swinging in a hammock last Friday.
fell out and his head coming in contact
with tree, he was knocked senseless.
He was taken TO his home and a
physician called in. 1t was found that
The child was badly hurt and concus-
sion of the brain was the result.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
White Potatoes Grown By Contract.

In the lower part of Sussex County
farmers grow white potatoes under con-
tract-the same as farmers about Milford
grow tomatoes under contract. This year
prices have been high and those who
contracted are sorry so it goes. The Del.
mar News on this subject has this to say :
'Thnse farmers who had contracted for
their potatatoes at $3.50 per barrel have
been kicking themselves this season be-
cause their neighbors have been getting
1925 to $3.50. It is altogether likely
that there will not be so many contract
potatoes next season. Then should the
price below they will kick themselves be-
cause they did not contract. The man who
bought them this year certainly struck it
rich, and has made a profit of IS cents to
$l.l0 per barrel. He will have about
] 800 barrels of contract potatoes, and if
the price had been low, he would in all |
probability have had 5000 barrels I'll
seems that an acre of ground will grow
more potatoes when the price is low.
However, some farmers say there is
money in growing potatoes at $3.50 a
'arrel and are willing to contract for a
certain price than to take the uncertainty
# the markets."
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Uncle Sam Will Furnish HslO.

Through the Department of Commerce
and Labor and the Postofice Department,
Secretary Straus and Postmaster General
Meyer have inaugurated plan of service
which will relieve farmers and Others in
this country from further embarrassment
IN the matter of procuring adequate help.
The detailsare being promulgated through
the Division Of Information, Bureau of
Immigration and Naturalization, Depart
ment OF Commerce and Labor, and AS.
sistant Postmaster General DeGrav.
through the Rural Delivery Service.
The plan is original to this country and
contemplates a general distribution of ad.
mitted aliens and other persons seeking
employment. In that view, there are
being forwarded to posmasters throughout
the United States, packages of cards, with
return attachments, for distribution to
farmers and others who are likely to need
the service Of farm and common laborers. I
or mechanics, and who may obtain the
character of help required by mailing the
return information card, properly filed
out without payment of postage.
For this service no charge is to be made
'r fee accepted, either from employer or
employee, and the officers entrusted with
he work will exercise every possible ORE.
'aution in selecting men and directing
hem to destination. /
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Cannot Attend the Notification Meeting

Because it has been his annual Gus.
tom to spend the military encampment
week ia camp with the State militia.
Governor Lea decided not to 20 to Gin.
cinnati, Ohio, to participate in the no.
LITIGATION Of William H. Taft of his
nomination by the Republican Natl.
onal Convention as the party's candi-
date for President Of the United States.
The Governor is the Delaware member
OF the notification committee appointed
at the convention. He has given his
proxy to T. Coleman du Point, the Del
aware member Of the Republican Ma.
tionsl Committee, which will be in ses.
sion ia Cincinnati at the time, and
General du POnt will represent the
Governor at the notification.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Wh0 WIII CoIIeet the school Ta1ss.

The Board Of Education eontem plate
dividing the taxes Of the districts com.
posing the public schools Of Milford
and giving to each collector of taxes
for the districts, the school taxes for
collection. This the collectors object
too as the school taxes placed in their
hands are those which the taxable
failed to rebate, and are generally hard
to get. What will be done will be de.
eided In a short time by the Board of
Education; as that body has the
power to do as it chooses.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
TWO PROMINENT MEN
CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF

The office Of sheriff OF Kent County
the leading place on the county ticket,
is receiving much attention, this month
from the leaders OF both parties. The
sheriff Of Kent is an important official
as he is also the executive officer OF
the Supreme Court Of Delaware with
power to serve wrlts in any part ofthe
State.
A number OF Democrats have called
on William Edgar Maloney. a retired
merchant and land owner Of Lebanon.
who, after refusing to make a fight for
the office, finally consented to run and
make a vigorous canvass. 1t is prob
able that Mr., Maloney will have no
opposition as he is regarded as a man
who will have strength with the indie.
pendent voters and pole the full party
support. He has never held public Of.
fee.
The Republicans have evidently Sc
lected ID. Frank Marvel OF Milford. q
tax collector who has made a remark.
able record by returning the cash on
his entire duplicate every year for the
past five terms, before the amount is
iue
The fight for sheriff, therefore, will
De memorable one as each Of the men
low mentioned, ii nominated, propose
o get in their carriages for q personal
'anvass.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Widows Pensions Secured.

Col. John Wainwright OF Whining.
ton, Delaware, has secured the follow.
ing Delaware pensions: Mary A. sedg-
wick, Of Harrington. widow Of John
Sedgwick, Co. B, LIST Del. Vols, S12 a
month from April 18th, 1908. Anna
M. Ellinger, Of Wilmington, widow Of
George Ellinger, musician Of band 9th
Pa. In, $l2 a month from April oath
1908.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
MILFORD TOWN COUNCIL
IN MONTHLY SESSION

The July session Of Town Council
was held on the hottest night of the
summer, but some very important mat.
GERS were considered.
Inc police report showed fines re.
ce'Ved sos 30, and the treasurer's report
showed receipts from licenses for NOV.
1ng pictures. IS from fines Of taxes Of
1SO7, So %; from auction license. 81 !.
from use OF steam roller, 81 A.; from Light
ana Water, $s4O The amount paid
out IN June was So, 5O4.
A bill of Pierce & Carmean for S57 a.
and another Of W. NJ. Vineyard for a
plank amounting to So, were allowed.
Oh motion made by Mr.. Lstehum
the chairman of the Street Committee
was directed to proceed and pave the
sidewalk in front Of the property OF
t1F. WEIGH at cornor Of Mill and Front |
streets, North Milford. The same &C.
zion was given as to the pavement in
'front.' Of the Chapel in South Milford.
The Board Of Health made a written
report OF nuisance at the properties
owned by the William GRAY estate. on
Front Street, South Milford. where the
waste water is run directly into the
gutter. The Board of Health stated
that proper notice had been served on
5. n. Gray, the manager and admins.
traitor OF the estate, and that no atten.
zion had been paid to the notice hence
they made the report and directed that q
Town Council in the interest Of the 1
public health, cause the Aforesaid prop
critics to be connected with the sewer. +
and the nuisance thus abated. Mr.. T.
Latchum moved that the proper steps {
be taken to have the properties con- o
1eeted with the sewer-seconded by b
Mr.. Ross, and adopted by unanimous CO
tote of Council. p
The following resolution was adopted. b.
md it will explain the object fully, viz "
Resolved, That the property owned
y the Town Council Of the town of
lilford, lying between the lake and
axe view avenue, and bordering NJ
roperty of the D., M. & V. Railroad, sy
eng part Of the real estate held and I'M
Wned by the the town Of Milford, be, tn
ld the same is hereby rendered to the wi
lperintendent Of the Delaware Divi. an
on Of the P, w. & B. Railroad for tn,
e purpose Of landscape gardening, or tai
a flower yard, at the annual rental age
81 per year, so long as the said prop 7
ty is used for the purposes Of land in
ape gardening, or until this agree. We
emit is abrOgated by one or the other of
the parties interested. Further that bee
Wn Of Milford will use all due dill is e
nee to prevent the landscape garden Thi
m being defiled, or injured by tndi. sho
luals or the public. soal
This was adopted by unanimous but
%. goot
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Sold Valuable Horse.

Bob" the well known iron gray
horse owned by Nutter & Windsor and
known by good horsemen to be one Of
the best driving horses in the two lower
counties, was sold by that firm this
week to Charles w. Lord Of Camden.
Delaware. Consideration not given.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Petit Lodged in Jail.

Henry Petit, the negro who was
wanted by the Delaware authorities on
charge Of shooting Constable Steen at
Seaford on August 25th Of last year and
captured in Dover recently, was taken
to Georgetown on Thursday night Of
last week. A hearing was given him
before Esquire Warrington, who COM
mitted him to Jail without bail.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Public Sales.

Walter s. Camper will sell his farm.
ing implements and stock, at his farm
near Bowers Beach, on Tuesday, Aug.
ust 4th, 1908, commencing at 8. 30 a. m.
For further particulars see advertise.
ment in this paper and posters.
The administrative of. Eugene Grier
Of Frederick will sell the personal prop-
erty on Saturday, August LIST. See ad
vertisement in this paper and posters.
Also at same time and place the prom.
erty OF Thomas G. Emory, deceased
See advertisement and posters for par.
ticulars.
William R. Cahoon will sell at public
sale at the County Building in Dover
on Tuesday, July 2sth, at two O'Clock
p. M, seven pieces Of valuable real es.
tate, as follows; No. l, $50 acre farm
in Milford Hundred, near Houston and |
Harrington. No. 2, 20 foot lot on Lock. |
erman Street, Dover No. 8, Is foot lot
On Lockermsn Street, Dover. No. 4
10 foot lot on LOckerman Street, Dover.
No. ., building lot on Bradford Street
Dover, 54xl5O feet. No. 6, four build.
ng lots in Dover; three on Division
Street, and one on Kirk wood Street.
No. Z, desirably located building lot at
tehoboth 5Oxl5O feet. The property
1iil be sold to highest bidder, free and
lear OF liens. For further particulars
rite owner or James NJ. Satterield,
is attorney. Dover. Del. {
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
Registration Notices Posted.

In compliance with the law, the reg.
istratiOn officers have posted notices in
their districts, giving notice Of the dates
Of the registration days and the places
Of registration in each district. In
August the registration will be held on
the 1st, 9Th and 18th.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-24
With Our Compliments.

A card showing the arrival and de-
parture Of all trains from the Milford
depot, has been issued from the Chron
icle job department, for free distribution
to those DESTROYS Of having one. They
are handy to hang on 3 desk, or in
library for the convenience and infor-
nation Of any or all persons.