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Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Took Poison by Mistake.

Charles H. Atkins, Jr., Of Milton,
who is studying for the ministry at the
Wilmington Conference Academy in
Dover, had a close call on Tuesday even.
ing, November 18th, wheu be took a
dose Of poison, mistaking it for indiges.
tiOn medicine. After supper he was
not feeling we'll and went to his closet
and poured q quantity of poison into a
glass and did not discover his mistake
until he drank it. 1t seemed to lock
his jaws and he was compelled to swal.
low it. He rushed to the room OF his
companion, across the hallway, and
told Of his error. They began giving
him emetics at once and worked upon
him until a physician arrived. He was
soon out OF danger and has since been
visiting in Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Church News.

Christ Church, December 5th, Sun.
day School at 2 80 p. m Wednesday,
December sth, Guild meets at Mrs.
Wharton's at 80 p. m.
Presbyterian Church. Worship and
preachisg at II O'Clock. Sunday School
at 2 o'clock. Lesson study, "Paul On
the Grace Of Giving" Evening meet.
ing at O'Clock. Life Lessons for Me
from First JOnn." Consecration meet.
ing. Smith Wilson, leader.
Milford M. E Church, Howard T
Quigg, minister. Divine services at 10 80
a. M, preaching by the pastor. At 7.3O
p m. Rev. S. NJ. Morgan, d D., Pre-
siding Elder Of d. yer District, will
preach for this congregation TheThird
Quarterly Conference will be held by
the Presiding Elder this Friday evening
1t 30 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Flying Hieh.

An automobile speeding along Long
Island road was stopped recently by
an aerOplane which dropped down in
front Of it. The aerOnaut asked the as
tonished chRufFer for the loan Of a mon
key wrench. After tinkeriug with hil
machine awhile he returned the wrench
glided of the earth and few away
higher and higher until man and ma
chine were a mere speck in the sky.
This is an actual fact-just as actual as
the wonderful flights made recently in
France as shown in Lyman II. Howe's
Travel Festival at ArmOry Hall, Friday
night, December 18th. 1t was q week
OF marvels that made spectators rub
their eyes with amszement just as the
chauffeur rubbed his when the aeronaut
dropped in" so suddenly. The prac-
ticsi flying machine has come sooner
than we looked for it. This is truly an
age of surprises Of which the airship is
the greatest. Reserved seats now on
sale at The Pratt Drug Store. Admis-
sion 25 35 and 80 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
MANL0VE DAVIS, RETIRED
FARMER, KILLS HIMSELF

ManlOve Davis, aged 50 years, a re-
tired farmer OF MiddletOwn, committed
suicide at his home in that town early
Tuesday morning. by shooting himself
in the head with svOlver. When the
body was discovered by a member OF
his family a note in his own hand writ.
ing was found pinned on his clothing,
which stated that he bad killed him
self The note was addressed TO the
members Of his family. For me time
DR.. d. w. Lewis had been treating the
deceased for melsncholia. Mr. Davis
Is survived by several children, his wife
being dead. Coroner GaynOr was no.
titled, and after an investigation, gave
a certificate Of death by suicide. The
was at one time one Of the
most prominent farmers near Middle
town, but had lived retired for several
years.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Christmas Checks Came In.

Those fortunate enough to own Penn.
syivania Railroad stock have this week
received their semi annual dividend
checks Of three per cent on their hold
ings. We kick and cuss the "Pennsy"
about the abOminable accommodations
at the Milford depot for its patrons, but
the receivers Of checks are willing to
worry along even if the passengers do
have to drop of the train without any
shelter from rains, into the mud and
darkness. We need a new station, but
we need and must have better platform
comforts, and also better train service.
It's q shame that the people Of Milford
wait on each other before making
move. Those who are generally fore
most in civic prOvements, happen to
be stockholders and directors in one or
other Of the rOads, and seem to think
that for this reason they should not be
over Jealous for what is due to Milford
from the railroad. Let us have our
rights, and the dividend checks will be !
larger in the future.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Building Race Track Near Milford.

On the farm of W. R HuttenIock at
the north side Of Milford race course
is being laid out and will be built com.
plete in every detail, so that it can be
used next year. Mr.. Huttenlock is
building the track primarily for exer.
else and iraiHing Of his thoroughbred
stock, but will use it to give matinee
races so that the lovers Of good horses
in and about Milford may enjoy the
pleasure Of gentlemen speed trials with.
out being under obligation to those at
distance. The track is less than half
mile from the northern boundry of Mil.
ford, along the main road leading to
Dover, and is splendIdIy located. Mr..
Huttenlock owns some of the best bred
and fastest horses in lower Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Eclipse Of the Moon.

A total eclipse Of the moon, visible
here, occurred last Saturday morning,
and for some time between 2 80 and
3 30 O'Clock the moon was completely
hidden by the shadow OF the earth,
which was passing between the moon
and the sun. The moon entered the
shadow at 2 IL O'Clock and at 3.14 the
eclipse was comp plete, though the out.
line Of the moon could be detected At
4.36 light began to resppear on the edge
of the moon and at 5 3S the plaHet was
visible in iis entirety. Persons who
took the trouble to arise from their beds
to see the eclipse felt repaid for their
effort. During the greater part Of the
time Of the eclipse the moon was nearly
overhead, being a little to the south.
west, and as the sky was perfectly
clear, it could be plainly seen. An
eclipse Of the sun, partially visible here,
will take place on December 18th, when
the relative position of the sun, earth
and moon will be just the reverse OF
what they were last Saturday morning,
the moon passing between the earth
and the sun.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News Chronieled
During the Week.


Mics Della II. Hall has returned t
Bsla, Pa.
Miss Helen Tatman has returned t,
Swarthmore.
James Wynant, from Florida, Was il
Milford this week.
Mrs. Joseph B Scott has been visit
ing her sister in Frederica.
Mark L. Davis made business trip
to Philadelphia this week.
George Marshall Townsend has re-
turned to Delaware College.
Joseph Wilkins, Of Georgetown, was
Milford visitor last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Hoson have
returned from visit to Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Davenport, of Bowers,
has been visiting MissVirginia Salevan.
Miss Mary Sapp, Of Frederick, spent
Thanksgiving with her aunt, Mrs. J.
B. Scott.
Prof A. L. Harrington and wife Wis.
tied their cousin, Mrs William Roach,
last week.
Isaac A. White and wife have re
turned from a visit to their daughter
in Wilmington.
Misses Lola and Gertrude Willoughby,
OF Hobbs, Md spent Sunday with Mrs.
William Roach.
Dawin S. Collins and family passed
Thanksgiving with his brother, John
5. Collins. at Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Fisher left Wed.
nesday for Mount Pleasant, where they
expect to reside ia the future
Miss Neva Matthews leaves this week /
FOR Baltimore, where she will be em-
plOyed in a wholesale millinery house.
Emmitt R. Simon, Of Rose Hill, Del.
aware, is the quest OF Joseph P. Cross
It Slaughter Beach. Mr.. Simon is one
u the largest truck growers in that
'iciuity.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Numbering Milford Houses.

The new metal name plates for the
streets and numbers for the houses Oi
Milford arrived this weeK. and the
work Of placing them has commenced.
They are neat aud are blue and white
enamel on steel plates which practi
cally are iDdestTuctible. All persons
are requested to have their house mum.
bers, or business place number, placed
on their letters, so that mail can be
delivered to them promptly at January
1st ct their homes. The next assessment
of town property will be made by name
Of street and. number Of property.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Great Gathering Of Game.

The members of the r and Cur
Glub Of Milford had results far beyond
their most saBguine hopes when they
took the field on Tuesday in theil
friendly contest for game, as outlined in
last weeks Chronicle. Captain Meek
er's party and Captain Evans party
returned with the greatest collection OF
game ever seen IN Milford, and we
believe in Delaware, as the result Of one
days shooting. The game was hung
up at the Windsor Hotel, where pho
tOgraph was made Of the days hunt
results by Photographer Lefferts. 1t
was made up with the following, viz /:
Wild geese wild ducks o. OpOssums
4, squirrels 8, rabbits 25, snipe 10, quail
81, wild pigeons 5 and raccOOns The
winning side WAS Captain J. Russell
Evans, who topped Captain Meeker by
81 points The club, with its invi' e
guests, sat down to a banquet at the
Windsor Hotel, prepared from this
game, Wednesday evening. and an
evening Of great pleasure was enjoyed,
an account Of which appears ia this
paper.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
DIea al IOs Years Of age.

Captain John Downing, who passed
bis 1OSrd birthday anniversary on July
4th last died at his home at Little
Creek, Kent County, Delaware, early
Tuesday morning, after a short illness.
Captain Downing. who was born in
Philadelphia, served in three wars
one Of the Indian Wars, the Mexican
War and the Civil War. In the latter
he held the position OF msster-st arms
on the United States steamshipYankee.
He only recently had his pension in
creased from $l2 to $50 per month, and
had he lived until Saturday be would
have received his first quarterly pay
ment under the increase
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
New Century Club.

Regular meeting of The Milford New
Century Club was held Monday, No.
vember 29th, with the president, Mrs.
John w. Weleh, in the chair. After
the minutes were read, Miss Mary E.
Holland gave an excellent report on
the Consumers League work. Miss
Mary smith delighted the club with a
piano solo. Mrs. John w. Weleh gave
an account Of the inland canal from
RehObOth, Lewes and Indian River.
Rev. Howard T. Quigg spoke on For
estry and the benefit Of waterways TO
the Forests. Mrs Robert P. Davis de-
scribed our National FOrestTe in both
professional and domestic life. Monday
next will be Library and Literary Day,
Miss May FOulk, chairman. On Mon
day evening, December h, the His.
tory Glass Will meet at the residence Of
Mrs. Edith q. Willis. Subject "Colo.
nial Connecticut Every member Of
the club is requested to be present at
History Glass. Your friends are also
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Another Burglary.

Phe office Of the Davis Milling Com
pany and tine Delaware Nurseries was
entered last Sunday night by thieves,
who got nothing Of any value bat who
scattered the books and papers all over
the Office, and made lots Of work for the
prOprietors to gather up and straighten
out matters again. 1t is evident that
young fellows are doing this work, and
when they are caught, coat Of tar and
feathers, with well delivered lashes from
q raw hide whip, will be a lesson to
them. The property they destroy is far
more valuable than that which they
can possibly make use Of.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

See the sensational flights thru th'
air at Armory Hall on Friday evening
December 18th.
Milford merchants are beginning tC
receive their early cOnsignments Oi
Christmas goods.
Turkeys, geese and ducks brought
good prices for the Thanksgiving trade.
The Christmas outlook is as yet very
uncertain.
See the spectacular, yet actual flights
thru the air at Lyman H. HOwe's Travel
Festival at ArmOry Hall on Friday
night, December 18th.
See Lyman H Howe's scenes Of the
Dash for the North Pole at Armory
Hall on Friday evening, December 18th.
They are absolutely authentic.
Lyman H Howe's scenes Of the Dash
for the North Pole are not posed "
They are absolutely authentic and may
be seen only at ArmOry Hall on Friday
night, Decembsr l7th.
That the flying machine came sooner
than most Of US expected can only be
realized by seeing Lyman H. Howe's
Travel Festival at Armory Hall on Fri
day night, December 18th
The hornets built their nests high
up from the ground this year, which
means, we are told, a mild winter
When they build low down it means a
rough and blusiery winter.
See the 'birdmen"-Curtiss, ,Farman,
Paulhan, Bleriot and others-swiftly
flying thru the air at Lyman H. Howe's |
Travel Festival at Armory Hall on
Friday evening, December 18th.
The next entertainment ln Armory
Hall will be the Daniel Boone Com
pany, which will have with them
ribe Of Indians and some wolves. This
will be something new for Milford
they will be here Decem Der 18th.
Rev. Carlisle L Hubbard, Of Hagers-
oWuf Mu uCpuGW " III. EhIle L.
jarlisle and Mrs Daniel Hirsch, Of
dIlford, preached fiue, instructive
nd appealing sermon in the NJ. E.
)hurch at New Castle last Sunday
Samuel Overshine, Grand Patriarch
+ the Grand Encampment of Della.
7are, l. o o. F., has appointed Will.
am g. Abbott Of Kirk wood No. 6,
IilfOrd, 3 district de putty, and William
/. Ssmmons, also Of this town, mem
er Of the credentials committee.
Indian summer has at last made its {
epsrture. The coal man may now a
,Uk forward with pleasure to the thriv I,
~ busiI ess which awaits hIm, aud
Iready the goose bone weather prog \
are coming forth with the p
sual number Of prophhesies OF a more r
less conflicting nature. a.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Federal Jurors.

The following petit jurors were drawn
last Friday from Kent and Sussex cOun-
ties to serve at the present term OF the
United States Court which convenes
in Wilmington on Wednesday next
KentOn Hundred, Abel Sevil; Duck
Creek, Herman p Hazel Little Creek,
James R. Tsylar; West Dover, William
r. Marvel East Dover, Cecil q. Fulton,
John Heitsu, Clayton w. Fisher, John
Hutton MispilliOn, Eli Galloway /;
BrOadkiln, Thomas R. Wilson; Gum.
bOro, Enoch G. Truitt ;ILewes and Re
hobOth, Martin GShort, Richard Beebe.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
MILFORD SPORTSMEN
GIVE A GAME BANQUET

At the Windsor Hotel in Milford on
Wednesday evening last dinner was
served by the Rod and Gun Associa-
ton, at which they presented the most
elaborate menu ever laid before diners
in Delaware or any other State Of the
Union. It was after ten O'Clock when
the doors Of the dining hall were opened
and the invited guests with the mem
bers were placed at tables. Colonel
Townsend acted as tOastmaster, and
read letters and kilograms from those
who could not be present, but whose
thoughts were with the party. The
menu served, and which was all pro-
duced by the individual efforts Of the
members in days hunting on the
fields and marshes OF lower Delaware,
will be interesting, and we call atten-
tiOn to the different kinds Of game
served in abundance
Blue Points Little Neck CLAIMS
oyster Cocktails Caret Punch
Celery Stuffed Olives 1-'"
Roast Coon ApnIe sapca
Roast oPossum Brown Sweet Potatoes
Fileu haDolt Iartare tuCe
Squirrel Pot Pie la Dumping
Rabbit Salad
Qua Barred Ia Toast
English Gray SIipe Current Jelly
WoOdcOck Hunter Style
Breast OF Mallard Duck with Truffies
Black Duck, Family style
Green Wing Teal Duck
Roast Wild Goose oyster DRESSING
Mashed Potatoes Green Peas
Salted Waters Swiss Cheese
Ice Cream la Hunter Pumpkin Pie
COTE, demi tassaie Cigars Tea
The speakers were at their best, and
the addresses OF DR.. J. s. Prettyman,
DR.. G. ". Marshall, George B. Hyn-
son, DR.. G W. Reid aud William PEN
newill of Dover, received very liberal
applause. The music was furnished by
/ quartette composed of Charles J. Holz.
mueller, Darwin s. Collins, John Hor-
on and Robert G. Hail. The party
eft the tables at l.8O a. m. hoping that
he Rod and Gun Association will have
mother dinner and that il may be the
.OOd fortune Of all to be present then.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Doll Bazaar a Success.

The ladies Of The Milford New Cen.
tury Club held aheir annual doll bazaar
in the Masonic Building Tuesday even.
ing, and it ws.s success from every
standpoint. Everything but few dolls
was sold and the receipts amounted to
Sl2s go. Mrs. Ella Welch and Mrs.
Mary L. Marshall were the leaders in
getting the slfIair up, and Mrs. Sadie
Wilson Directed the refreshmant de.
partment with equal success.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Senator du POnt Visits Milford.

Last Tuesday United States Senator
Henry A. du POnt paid a visit to Mil
ford and enjoyed a pleasant day with
the people here. He went for an auto
mobile drive to Frederick. where be
visited Barratt's Chapel and its famous
grounds, which was particular pleas
ure to him, as he had never seen the
historical spot before. In the evening
an imprOm ptu reception was given him
at the Central Hotel, TO which the lead
ing citizens were present and passed a
pleasant evening. Senator du Pont re-
turned to Wilmington on Wednesday
Governor Pennewill was also
present during the evening
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Charles 7. FOuIk. Manager.

The change in the Red Star Drug
Store has brought back to Milford the
name and the blood Of those who have
been identified with the drug business
in Milford for fifty years past, and with
Charles T. FOulk as its manager, the
store and business should take q new
lease and go forward to prosperity. Mr..
Foulk is the grandson Of the late Jacob
Y. FOulk, who for forty years or more
conducted drug store in Milford. The
young man has had q valuable expert
eRce IN New York City with a whole.
sale drag house, which has equipped
him well for this particular business.
He is your 6, q hustler and an honor
able business man Of good christian
and will ask q fair chance
for the business, which he will un-
doubtedly get with his ability. In an.
other column he presents his first an.
nOuncement to the people in a plain |
Straightforward way He is not the
absolute owner Of the store, but has
purchased an interest therein, and pro.
poses to build up the business by clean
md honest effort.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
STATE DETECTIVE WALLS
Gets FREDERICK PAISLEY

1t will be remembered that Frederick
Paisley Of Milford last Septem Der made
away with a Georgetown liverymsn's
team, and has been a fugitive from
justice ever since He was captured
last week in Philadelphia where he
was doing stevedore work. He was
given q hearing at the city hall, aud
held by the Pennsylvania authorities
to await rtquisitiOn papers, when he
was turned over to the Delaware officers
and taken to Georgetown. Paisley, it
Is alleged. went to the livery stables-of
Samuel Tyndal and hired team to
take a trip to Milton, but instead Of
doing that he drove to Denton, Md,
where he traded the horse to man Of
that town and then geared the one he
received in exchange to Tyndal's car
risge and proceeded to Willoughby,
Md where the whole outfit was traded
to a negro. After the deal, Paisley |
then proceeded to Baltimore, where he
remained for several days and finally /
went to Philadelphia, where he got em.
plOymeDt at Wharf No. ?, in that city.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Drug Store Sold BY Sheriff.

Last Monday afternoon as per ad-
vertisement, Sheriff Maloney sold the
stock and fixtures in the "Red Star
Drug Store" on North Walnut Street,
to N. B. DanfoTth Of Wilmington,
Delaware, for $500. Mr.. DanfOrth was
the principal creditor; he having a
claim Of $4,000 THIS store has since
been purchased by Charles Foulk T.
and is now reopeDed by him.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Homeopathic Examining Board.

The Medical Examining Board, rep
resenting the Homeopathic Medical
Society OF Delaware State and Penin-
sula, will meet at the Homeopathic
Hospital, in Wilmington, on Decem Der
9TH, 9Th and 9th, for the purpose Of ex-
amining candidates who may desire to
practice medicine and surgery in this
State DR.. Leonard A. Kittinger, Of
Wilmington is secretary Of the Board.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
TWO FINE CROPS THIS
YEAR FROM SAME LAND

Capt. William E. LaHk has demon.
strated the advantages Delaware lands
Of the lower end Of the State enjoy
over those o. the north aud west. His
experience is common with all modern
farmers Of lower Delaware, and there
fore, is no exceptional case. Last
spring he msnuTed broadcast a lot Of
four acres, which had been in corn the
previous year, and which had then pro
duced a good crop. The manure was
plOwed under, then the ground was
we'll narrowed and peas drilled into it
This crop grew well, aud in June the
peas were cut and sold to the canneTs
here; yielding $92 90 after paying for
seed peas. Immediately after the peas
were removed, plOws again turned the
ground over, and after proper prepara-
tion it was planted with corn. From
this fine crop of fodder was saved and
last week the men ompleted husking
the corn itself; which crOpS yielded
nearly 80 baskets Of large ears Of corn
exclusive Of the culls, or nubbins) for
each and every one Of the four acres
The same ground now has fine set of /
scarlet clover on 1.-THE seed being sOwn |
at the last narrowing of the corn in
August. This assures another year Of
two crops from this land, aud its con-
slant improvement Captain Lank in
addition to the manure, used a small
Of phosphate to aid the crops
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
DrOpped DEAD.

Elijah w. Carmine, a prosperous far
mer residing about six miles from Del.
mar dropped dead in his wagon at the
-four and feed mill in that town, last
Friday morning, after delivering a load
Of grain. 1t is supposed the exertion
produced heart failure. He was about
IS years old. His wife, four sons and
two daughters survive him.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
HonOrs Conc % MiIford Men.

The Deputy Grand Master of Odd
Fellows for Delaware is Captain Will
liam E Lank, who received his Gre
dentisls this week. DR.. g. Layton
GrIer is the Deputy Grand Master Of
the Masonic fraternity foE Delaware /;
so it 10 possible that in another year the
heads Of both these great secret sOcie-
ties will reside in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Alarm Of Fire.

Last Tuesday sb iut noon the fire
alarm blew, but by the time the fire
men reached the scene, Nathaniel Pret-
tyman's store in South Milford, the
blaze was extinguished 1t occurred
among some rubbish in the cellar.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Caught An Otter.

On Wednesday Of last week while
dueking on the bay marshes Ralph
Kirby and Edward Holleger captured
an otter Weighing l6 pounds, its hide
stretching feet. They both claim that
otter hunting is very fine sport.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
25th Wedding Anniversary.

Captain and Mrs. William Murphy
will celebrate their 25th wedding anni-
versary at their home on Washington
Street, South Milford, Wednesday even-
ing, December 10Th, 1909.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Churoh ByIrned az Georeetown.

Early on Sunday morning last the
M. P. Church at Georgetown was en-
tirely consuuned by fire, which had its
origin betweel d the ceilings and from a
defective fiueS The church cost about
81, 900, and wAs insured for 81 200.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
shawnhe Church Snppsr.

There will 'be a supper held at the
home Of Mrs. Edwin Walton on Friday
evening, December Srd, for benefit OF
Central M. P. Church at Shawnee.
Should it be st ormy the supper will be
held Saturday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Real Estate Sales.

James A. Hudson has bought the
property on Truitt Avenue. North Mill
ford, from Rev John r. Brown for sIO50.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-03
Obituary.
LAKE

Mrs Sallie Q. Postles Lake. daughter
Of the late y 'dOc POstles, and wife oi
Silas Lake, who moved from near Mil.
ford, Delaware, ten years ago to Grape.
vile, New York, died at the Poukeep-
sic Hospital after a two years illness
Her death occurred on November lst
and resulted from tuberculosis OF the
lungs She leaves a husband aud one
daughter. Mrs. James B. POstles OF
Houston, Delaware, and Mrs. Nellie
Fry Of HOpewell, New Jersey, are her
sisters.