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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social News Chronlclsd
During the Week.

Maxwell Wilson is home for Christ
mas.
George Mackliu is home for Christ
mas turkey.
Cathral Smith came home this week
for the Holidays.
Miss Mary E. Holland is home Tor
the Christmas holidays.
A g. Moore and daughter, OF Dover.
spent Sunday i'm Milford
Lee Hynson, ofPhiladelphia, is pass
ing Christmas with his mother
7 Miss Elva Sparklin aud brother. Lee,
are visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Pauline Abbott is home from
Baltimore where she is studying music.
Miss Francis Truitt is home from
teaching al Rose HILL near New Castle.
Is Miss Della Hall is home from her
studies at Bryn Mswr, Pa, for Christ
mas.
n Samuel Marshall is home from the
Pennsylvania University for the HOli-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Causey, Of Wash
ington, are visiting his mother and
family.
NJ Miss Sara Curtis Watson is home
from her school near Washington, d.
c., fer Christmas.
Miss Emma Gillispie is home from
New York where she is attending
young ladies seminary.
George Draper aud George Simpson
will be home from business schools for
the Holiday festivities.
Robert H. Davis, John Short and &.
Marshall Townsend are home from Del
aware College for the Holidays.
Ernest Truitt and wife OF Whining
ton, will pass Sunday and Monday
with his father, Alderman Truitt.
Mrs. Bessie Campbell, OF Philadel-
phle, is spending the Holidays as ths
guest Of her sister, Mrs. A. E. Archer.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackenberg, OF
Philadelphia, are spending Xmas with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 4, Archer.
Harry Butts, who has been suffering
with erysipelas in the face for the past
two weeks, is better at this writing and
expects to BIZ out IN a few days.
William ID Watson, Of Scranton,
Pa, aud ms brother Raymond, OF New
York City, are spending the Holidays
with theirmother, Mrs. MaryE Watson
Miss Laura Hail was "a bridesmaid at
the wedding of Miss Florence Magee
and Ward q Henry, of Des Moines,
Iowa, which was solemuized last Sat
urdsy night in Calvary NJ e Church,
Forty. eighth street and Baltimore Av-
enue, Philadelphia, Rev. George w.
Izer officiating.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
First Real Snow Storm

With the shortest day Of the year,
winter opened up business Tuesday in
real earnest, and heavy snow storm
was the first scene. The weather turned
just comfortably cold that morning and
about II O'Clock snow began to fall, con
tinuing throughout the day and night.
When the sun rose Wednesday morn.
ing about twelve inches Of snow covered
the earth, and the whole OF this part Of
Delaware resembled the frigid North.
The wind shifted to the north during
the night and blew a gale. Great banks
Of snow blocked the streets and roads
the like Of which has not been seen here
in years, 1t is seldom winter starts in
so vigorously The sleighing has been
fair to good since the roads were broken.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
RED CROSS CHRISTMAS
STAMPS ON SALE HERE

The American National Red Cross,
this year has issued the Christmas
stamp in every State A beautiful
stamp has been especially designed by
Howard Pyle, the famous artist. II
bears a wreath Of holly, and "Merry
Christmas" and "Harpy New Year. d
/ 1t is on sale at the Red Cross Head
quarters Ia each State aud can also be
obtained FROM local dealers in our town.
1t is sold ia sheets like an ordinary
stamp. also in small books, for ID
cents, "a for 25 cents, IS for so cents,
like the government stamps.
The Christmas stamp is not good foI
postage It will not carry any kind OF
mail but any kind OF mail will carry
it, Each one who uses this holiday
stamp will help to "stamp out the
White Plague" Ii has been printed
this time by the million to supply the
demand, so any quantity can be order
ed, but cash must be sent with order,
this rule having been followed last year
with success. Nobody makes any pro-
fit on the Christmas Stamp, but it was
found last Christmas that everyone was
glad to help it along these terms. For
an order of one stamp or a thousand
the price is the same, except ia the lit
tie books, which add the cost of the
binding, just as the government does
The proceeds in each State go toward
tuberculosis work in that State,
During the run of the stamp last year
Jacob Refs wrote a congratulatoTy let
ter to the Delaware Red Cross and Gov.
Stuart of Pennsylvania, Secretary Root
and Secretary Taft all telegraphed their
approval and good wishes, This year
the stamp goes forward to a wider use
fulness. Its value will be twOfold It
educates and arouses. 1t gives each
one a chance to contribute. if only
penny, to the war against the White
Plague, aud provides a fund Tor needed
work. little Delaware made it sue
coed any other State North or South
can do SO. The National Red Cross
brings this Christmas Stamp to the
whole nation this year, Ifeach Amer
lean man, woman and child buys one
sixty-fve million will be sold and tu-
berculosis work from Maine to Califor-
mia will be reinforced and urged for.
ward. When Denmark has succeeded
can America fail?
So our little Delaware again takes
the advance step aud leads her younger
tho larger sisters in the path Of pro
gress.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25

After much backing and FLEEING the
managers of the dance to be held in
Armory Hall next Monday night have
gotten out the programs, and purpose
holding theannual affair as announced
These annual Christmas dances FOR
twenty. five years have been the event
Of the season III Milford, and many
came from far and near to attend them
in fact they were the most brilliant so
cial events Of the season, and were
largely supported by all citizens, while
given by the younger set. The Christ
mas dance Of last year was the most
brilliant of all, and it is hoped that the
present affair will maintain the same
high standard.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25

The period for animal election oftown
officers is approaching, and on the first
Monday in January the town Of Milford
will elect a president of Council, two
members Of Council for two years, two
members for one year, an Alderman
and Collector and Treasurer. There
is little for the Council and other Off
cials to do other than conduct the work
on the regular routine and pay off the
floating debt of the town. During the
present year about 81, 800 fthe old debt
has been wiped out and all the bills so
far as known are paid but there is no
money IN the treasury, and it has only
been by the closest economy that the
results have been obtained. The annual
statement will be published next week
il this paper, together with the presi-
dent of Councils report.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Post office Crowded With Nail.

The Milford Post Office has been over
loaded with the mail which has passed
through it this Christmas, and the post
master, with his corps Of clerks, has
had to work at great disadvantage in
the cramped quarters Of the present
building; but they have been able to
send forward all the mail promptly,
even under Disadvantages. Before an
other Christmas the new building will
be ready for use, and the public as well
as the officials will be able to facilitate
the handling Of mail matter.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
An OId COnduelOr OaIts WOrk.

Col. John T. Layfeld who has reach.
ed the age limit will be pensioned by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. the first
of the year. Col. Layfield began bis
railroad career AZ years ago as eonduc
tor when the Pennsy lvania was built
between Wilmington and Demar and
then Crisfeld was the terminal instead
Of Cape Charles. Before the railroad
ran through Delaware he was employ
ed by the Government driving a stage
coach. Mr.. Layheld in speaking of
his age remarked that he felt like a
"spring chicken" and then danced a
jig. He is 70 years old.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Appointed By the Governor.

Governor Preston Lea has announced
the following appointments John B,
Wharton Of Dover, former sheriff Of
Kent county, aud at present president
of the Kent County Levy Court, to be
justice Of the peace and notary public,
in lieu OF John Satterdeld, deceased.
Philip II. Stewart, regulator. Of
weights and measures for sussex coun-
ty, in lieu Of Beniah w. Warren, term
expired. Henry P. Cannon and IsaIh
J. Brssure, members Of the State Lii
braTy Commission from Sussex County.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
New Post Tor Mr.. Knowles.


IThe State Department at Washing
ton has announced tine appointment If
Horace Greeley Knowles, Of Whining
ton as United States Minister To Near
aqua. Several days ago Mr.. Knowles
resigned as minister to Roumania, Bull
garia and Servia. At the time it was
believed that MI Knowles intended to
return to Delaware, but his subsequent
Ie-appoiutmeut to the diplomatic ser
vice Indicates that he resigned the
European post that he might &c epl
The post nearer home. 1t is believed
that Mr. Knowles will go to Nicaragua
at once Whether he will stop here on
his way to South America is not known
Mr.. Knowles has been in the diploma.
tic service for nearly two years. Pre-
vious to his last appointment he was
United States Consul to Bordeaux,
France, under President Harrison. The
post at Nicaragua pays $4,000 year.
A secretary is also provided.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
We WANT GOOD ROAOS
ALL OVER THE COUNTY

The Levy Court Committee, appoint
ed to arrange for good Roads Conven-
ton, at Georgetown. December 29lh,
are well satisfied with the interest thus
far taken by the people Of the county.
Experts from Washington, have prom
ised to attend and address the meeting,
and prominent men of the county Will
lake an active part in the deliberations.
Nearly one thousand invitations have
been sent out over the county, and the
committee want it understood that
nothing but the lack OF time and enor-
nous expense have prevented the send
ing out Of these notices to every tax
payer. An effort has been made TO
reach people in every locality, and it
is to be hoped that those who have
not received a personal notice will feel
that their presence is not desired. Ev
erybody is wanted, and the more active
part he takes, and the more discussion Is
provoked the better it will be for the
county. If Sussex County is to have
good roads the effort must be made on
non partisan lines, and the matter kept
free from politics 1t is to be under
stood that this convention is called to
get an expression of opinion from repre-
sentative men OF the county upon this
grave question.
II the people do not want any i'm
provement, except that which we are
obtaining slowly from the present law,
nothing will be done before the Legis-
lature. II, however, tits the unmistak
able sense Of the meeting that the peO-
pie Of the county want good roads and
want them at once, efforts will be made
to obtain the necessary legislation at
the coming session Of the Legislature
so that this work may be begun as soon
as the weather opens up in the spring.
The committee feels satisfied that if
the work could be begun in the spring
the people OF the county will see splen-
did highways connecting the north 10
the south, and east to the west before
twelve months roll by.
The committee wishes to thank cor
daily the newspapers which have sol
kiodly offered their column for this
movement, aud the many individuals
who have assisted the committee in
the work that has been done. Do not
forget to attend. The meeting will he
held in the new Opera House on Tues .
day, December 29,h, at one O'Clock pm. /
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Progressive Euchre.

As one of the Holiday diversions, a
progressive euchre Will be given in the
New Century CLUB Rooms on Wednes-
day evening, December SOth, starting
at eight O'Clock. An admission Of Is
cents will be charged and refreshments
viii be served. The proceeds will be de-
voted to increasing the Hospital Fund.
Tickets will be sold by a committee Of
young ladies.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Sussex Clerk Of The Peace Dead

John w. Green died at his me near
Bddgeville on Tuesday afternoon ftom
typhoid fever and his funeral will be
held at 10 O'Clock Saturday morning,
December Goth, from his late residence.
All friends are invited to attend. ln-
terment will he made in Bridgeville.
Mr.. Green was elected Clerk Of the
Peace on the Republican ticket two
years ago. He had made a very able
official and had two more years to serve.
Governor Lea Will appoint his success
sor to fill the uneXpired term, as no
business can be transacted for the
county until the vacancy is filled.
Mark L. Davis of Milford, chairman Of
the Sussex County Republican Conn
mite, is a leading candidate for the
office, but there are many others asking
for it.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Red Men Entertainment.

Red Cloud Tribe, No. 50, Imp'd
order of Red Men at Houston, propose
10 give the following program in their
wigwam this Friday evening Decem-
Der 18th, for the benefit Of said tribe.
The public are cordially invited Open
ing overture, orchestra song with tab
Ieau effect; cornet solo; instrumental
duet recitation baritone solo ; tableau'
fndiens in camp male quartette seiec-
~. orchestra recitation vocal duet
dialogue; baritone solo; recitation
male quartette tableau, PENIS Treaty
with Indians. Admission 10 cents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Married



Miss Ema E. Jester, dsuR Inter Of MI
and Mis- J Walter Jester, formerly OF
Milford, Delaware, but now residing in
Philadelphia, and Mr.. Simon T. Walls,
of No. 1929 Jackson Street, that city,
we've quietly united in the holy bonds
OF matrimony, by the Rev. J. AleXau-
der Vinton, on Wednesday, December
2nd, 1903. They have returned from
their wedding trip and will make their
future residence at 1877 n. Underwood
Street, Philadelphia. Mr. Walls will
resume his duties with the Land Title
Trust Company where he has been en-
gagged IN their interest for some time.
HOFFECK ER-DICK.
At six o'clock on Saturday morning,
Decemb 18Th, 1908, Miss Edna Frances
Dick, daughter Of former State Auditor
and Mrs. George H. Dick OF Smyrna,
was united in marriage to Robert Dem
ney Hofecker editor Of the Smyrna
Times The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Robert WAIT, d. D., pastor Of
Asbury NJ Z Church, at the home OF
the BRIDES parents on Commerce Street.
Only the families ofthe bride and groom
were present. The bride wore an at
tractive travelling suit OF lazy blue.
after a wedding breakfast
Inc happy pair started for Washington
,u q weeks tour
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
ReeepLlon % G0vernOr.eIeet PenneWIII.

Governor and Mrs. Preston Lea will
give a reception at the State House, al
Dover, Monday evening, January 18th.
in honor Of Governoreiect Simeon s.
Pennewill, who will assume his duties
as executive on the following day.
Governor-elect Pennewill will be in
augurated on the 18Th, at which time
the term Of Governor Lea will end, and
the reception on the eve Of Inauguration
day will mark the beginning Of the
ceremonies incident to the change in
sthe administration,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Pensions Secured.

Col. John Wainwright Of Whining
ton has secured the following pensions
Sarah J. Pettyjohn Of Milton, widow Of
Abel J. Pettyjohn, Co. A, 3rd Reg't.
Del. Vol, Sl2 a month from January
18th. 1903. Robert Hall. U. S. Navy,
of Middletown, IS a month from Ocio.
Der 18th, l908.~sA.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25

The outcome of the contest nsw be-
ING waged between Memucan Hughes
and John P. Virden for the presidency
IN the Pilots Association Of the Bay and
er Delaware, is awaited with much
tsrest. The result will not be known
ul December 31st. rs e presidency
this association is ahuch sought
ser position, as the inCar hbent is not
ssuired to take his turay It sea as do
lAther members.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
OYSTER Revenue Increase.

Oyster revenue increased $40 600 dur
ing the term OF Oyster Revenue Collec-
tor G. George Wright, who made his
final report to tbs State Treasurer last
week, when he turned over receips Of
81 300 for revenues from planters, tom
gers and dIedgars and from tae ncen-
sing Of 6 --slr-l boats.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
STATE Board Of Pharmacy.

The State Board OF Pharmacy will
hold a meeting at the CIayton House
in Wilmington, on Tuesday, January
5th, for the purpose Of examining can
didates for certificates
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Thomas A. Klrby Depuly Sherllf.

sheriff-elect William E. Msloney Of
Lebanon, Kent County, has appointed
Thomas A. Kirby Of Milford, deputy
sheriff, and he will move to Dover pext
week. The salary is 5000 per year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Town Meeting.

The customary town meeting will be
held in Firemen's Hall on Friday even
ing, January LIST, 1909, to nominate
ticket to be closen at the election to be
held on the following Tuesday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-25
Parlor ueetine.

The Slaughter Nick w. @. T. U. will
hold a parlor NEE Ng at the home Of
Mrs. Theodore RoaG.Nt o'clock p. m.
on Thursday, Decei 3lst. All MEM
Der, with their inv Suests, are exc
pected to be present. Ia mn
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-11

Attend the Free Illustrated Lecture daily
ct 2:30 O'Clock ST the board Of trade rooms.
Ferry bufldiDg-learu all about the adFan-
fages OF California's best county
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-11

Population of Fresno county. - 600; total
wealth produced 1907, $3.50 eOo-a per
capita earning for every man, woman and
cbiid Of se22 =.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-11
IRRIGATED FARMS

One Dollar and Fifty-siK Cents Per Acre
Per month. including taxes and interest vii
pev FOR q farm that viii pay for itself anC
5uur living fl you work IT, OF il VIII half paJ
Tor itself snd you remain on salary. It's sE
iaesl place 10 farm and SIS to $50 per acr'
has been taken from the soil this year by youl
neighbors Join our excursion Saturday after
G ". WOOSTER COMPANY. 7O2 Market St
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-11
AsPARAGUS RANcH-HALF PRICE

sc scres IN 4 and year old aspsrs gus
cheap buildings. at steamer landing this sid'
of Stockton; perfectly protected by levee
finest land IN state; price S6,500i $4,000 cash
worth SD 600 today. Forced sale by non
resident
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
WRONG COLOR IN LICENSE
Minister Refuses to Marry Negress Re.
 corded as White.

Henry Blanchard, white and 21 years old, decided that he wanted to get mar ried last Monday, and picked out May Lily Selby as the woman of his choice. He planned to get married Tuesdav night. Tuesday afternoon Blanchard appeared in Registrar Carr's office to get a marriage license One of the questions on the licenses is the color of the bride and bridegroom. In mak- ing out the license, when the clerk read off the question as to the mans color. he. of course, filled in white" and re. marked to Blanchard: "Of course. the future Mrs. Blanchard is white" "oh. yes. oh, yes, replied the latter. Thus 1t was filled in.
 Tuesday evening Blanchard and the Mrs. Blanchard-to-be, visited the Rev. Lewis H. Cooke at 30 Webster street Witnesses were at hand, and just be- fore proceeding with the marriage cer- emony, the clergyman glanced through the license. He saw that the color re- corded was white" and that the bride to-be was not white. Seeing the dis crepancy he refused to marry inc couple
 Blanchard went to the registrars of. nee again yesterday afternoon and had white changed to black"
 The wedding took place last evenins and the Rev. MT. Cooke tied the knot
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
GRAFT NOT CRIME
San Francisco Court Sets Aside the Judgment Against
 Schmitz.
MULES RESTAURANT CASES
Ruef and Ex-Mayor Entitled to Re- lease on Bail Pending Other
 Charges.

San Francisco, Jan. 9.-The district court of appeals handed down a de- cision to-day setting aside the judg- ment in the case of ex-Mayor Eugene E. Schmidt, convicted of extortion in the French restaurant cases Abra- ham Rhef also benefits by the ruling of the upper court, for. according to it, he pleaded guilty to an act that was not an offense against the laws of the state.
 The appellate judges held that com- polling the French restaurants to pay fees" to Ruef was not a crime, even though Ruef divided the fees" with the mayor.
 The decision wipes out the French restaurant cases, and pending charges of extortion against Schmitz and Ruef must be dismissed.
 Both are now entitled to release on bail If they obtain the necessary bondsmen they can remain at liberty until jury finds them guilty on one of the indictments charging them with receiving bribes from corporations. DNiiiS lo lllC ilulllDtI cases agulnSt them the bail, estimated at $10,000 a case, would reach an enormous figure.
 Schmitz and Ruef cannot take ad- vantage of the decision for sixty days. The prosecution has twenty days in which to ask for re-hearing. Then the appellate court will have ten days to consider the application. When that is done the prosecution will 20 through the same procedure in the supreme court, which will take the same length of time. Consequently Schmitz and Ruef will be kept in the county jail for two months more, at least.
 The news of the decision of the ap- pellate court spread rapidly over the city, causing consternation in some quarters and delight in others.
 District Attorney Langdon said that Schmitz and Ruef will be prosecuted on other indictments that are public offenses.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
HUGHES $1 DINNER
Candidacy of Governor for the Presidency is Formally
 Launched.
SOME PROMINENT SPEAKERS
Three Hundred Diners. Greet Every Mention of Name With Great
 Enthusiasm.

New York, Jan. S.-The candidacy of Governor Charies E. Hughes for the presidential nomination was launched at a Hughes Dollar Din ner," given by the enrolled republicans of the Twenty-ninth assembly district, at Terrace Garden tonight. The gov ernor was not present, but sent tel egram in which he expressed the wish that all would contribute to making the republican party q constantly ef- fective instrument for the correction of abuses and for conserving the rights and opportunities of all by im- partial and straightforward admins tration
 The speakers included Seth Low, Henry Wymans Jessup, Bainbridge Colby and pr. Robert Stuart McAr- thur. The 300 diners greeted every mention of the governors name with tumultuous applause and the recital of his part in the legislative insur- ance investigation and his subsequent acts at Albany evoked instant express sions of approval. All of the speakers declared that he should be New York states candidate and some thought that an instructed delegation from this state should be insisted upon.
 The message from the governor fol- lows:
 T thank you for your invitation to attend the dinner this evening, and I regret that on account of my engage ments here cannot be present. highly appreciate your friendly words. The republican party has been and is the party of progress and of opportu- nity. It should be the earnest desire of every republican to contribute so fas as he may to making the party a constantly effective instrument for the correction of abuses, and for conserv- ing the rights and opportunities of all by impartial and straightforward ad- ministration. So far as I am personal ly concerned I have no wish to ex- press, save that nothing should be left undone to accomplish these ends.
 My cordial greetings to the enroll ed republicans of the Twenty-ninth assembly district and to those who meet with them tonight
 CHARLES E. HUGHES"