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Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
BuiIdIne and Raas DESTROYED.

A fire in the rag storage house oI
James Williams last Monday morning
consumed the building and about forty
dollars worth Of rags. The burned
structure was located between his resi-
dence and his stables, on Mill Street,
in North Milford, and 1t is a total loss.
No insurance. He thinks rats may have
bit 3 match and set fire to the rags, as
there was no other way in which the
fire would have been likely to have
started,
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Fine SnOw Racing in Milford.

Permission was given by Town COun-
ell to those interested in sleighing and
good horses to use North Front Street,
distance of nearly thee quarters Of 3
mile, for racing in the afternoon, and
the devotees Of the spOrt used dTags
and smoothing logs for two days, so
that the speedway is level as a floor.
AS the Chronicle goes to press the sport
is fast and furious, and some Of the
fastest horses in lower Delaware are
showing fast and close contests.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Complaints Against Snowy Pavemsnts

The people Of Milford generally made
effort to clear the snow from the side
walks, at least sufficient for per estrians
to get along in comfort, but there were
few who neglected this, and COM
plants were lodged with the police.
They were directed to enforce the ordi
nance against any or all persons who
failed to have the snow removed, after
q warning had been given them. Sew
eral prominent people and large own
ers OF property were in this list, but the
sidewalks were cleaned, and the owners
will now have to pay the charges, not
only for the shOveling but the fine and
cost for failure to obey the ordinances
regarding removal OF snow. Those who
are 30 unfortunate as to own large
stretches OF pavements should not be
excused.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Issuing Auto Licenses.

The number OF State automobile ii
centes taken out by residents Of Della
ware for 1910 has been unusually large.
Under the law the new licenses for 1910
become operative on January lst. By
arrangements made with the Secretary
Of State. Charles G. Guyer OF Whining
ton, secretary OF the Delaware Auto.
mobile Association, has been given au-
thority to issue licenses and make The
proper registration.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
international Rifle Shoot at Delaware

The National Rife Association has
arranged for an inter collegiate rife
league, to shoot q series Of matches be-.
ginning Thursday, Januasy 6th, and
continuing each Thursday for the fol-
lowing ten weeks. Delaware College
has been entered. Lieutenant E. s.
Slayer has been appointed by the Nati-
onRl Rife Association TO act as their
representative at the time Of the differ
eHt shoots. The targets and regulations
Of the match will be at the college in
short time.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
I'm ADVANCE
4 SNOW STORM
Al CHRISTMAS SEASON

Christmas ofl9O9 will be long remem-
bered as that Of the great snow storm,
and blockade Of all traffic. as well as
for the wonderful bright clear weather
which preceded it for 3 month or more.
When the sun went down on Friday
night there was no indication that one
Of the worst storms OF the year was at
hand. On Saturday morning, Christ
mas Day, the snow commenced to fall,
but the weather was so warm that it
melted as fast IS it fell. Later it turned
to heavy rain, which continued until
after eight o'clock that evening, when
it turned to a heavy fall OF snow and
much colder weather. From that time
until near five o'clock Sunday morning,
the storm ragged with blizzard effects,
and when 1t stopped there was fully
two feet of wet snow covering the earth,
while in some places the drifts were
from five to eight feet deep The wet
snow clung to wires, trees and shrubeTy
until the accumulation either crushed
them fat or mashed them to earth.
Scores of shade trees were broken and
shOTn Of large limbs, telephone poles
were laid low and the electric wires
were put out OF commission, so that
lights we're an impOssibllity.
The high wind made it i'm possible to
open up for travel until Sunday after
noon, when paths were dug and the
people got q ehaLce to look about TO
see the situation.
All trains over the D., M. & V. Rail-
road we're abandoned all day on Sum
day. except the snow work trains which
attempted to open the line.
The first train over the Delaware
Railroad came down about two O'Clock
on Monday afternOOB, as the snow In
the upper part Of the Slate appears to
have been from 80 to SO inches deep.
This storm is the worst experienced
here in twenty years Those who came
to pass Christmas Day with friends
were unable to get away until Monday
and those who were away
could not get home until the same time.
It was indeed q white Christmas
Several citizens OF Milford were on
he train which spent Monday and
Monday night in the snow between
Wn and Kirkwood B. F. B.
gave q very graphic account
" their experiences. There we're ia all
IN the six trains stalled there one thou
Iand people, and they were unable to
yet even food Ia Middletown, and the
armers were helpless to get to the trains
because Of the huge drifts. Finally food
vas served to all by the stores and the
supplied fresh cream for the
,eOple to drink. As the cars we're well
there was no suffering
Severe cold accompanied the storm.
morning the mercury at the
J. s Government Station in Milford
lad registered degrees above zero.
'he temperature went up slowly until
u the twenties, where it has remained
With little change since.
The cOldest morning Of this season,
nd in fact in years past, was yester-
lay, December Both, when the mercury
egistered 6 degrees above zero. The
rains from all points commenced to
rive on time, except from Lewes, and
he train from there Thursday morning
7as stuck In the drifts at Nassau until
be afternoon, before they could be
hOveled out.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
New Bridge Accepted and Paid For.

The Kent County Levy Court at q
special session held last week accepted
the new concrete bridge built by George
Wallheater, near Viola, and paid him
the contract price-SS85. The bridge
was opened to the public use on Friday,
but no traction engines will be permit
ted to cross over it until June lst, as
the walls Of this bridge will probably
remain "gTeen" during the winter sea.
son. Heavy and light vehicles can
pass over it, but the commissioner, Mr.
aOoden, and Commissioner Hutchins,
who is a traction engine man, believe
that heavy engines and machinery,
crossing under their own power, would
do go at risk before the time set.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Obituary.
PETERMAN.

Fredrick Peterman, a former well
known meat merchant Of Milford, died
at his nome No. 8i5 East Tenth Street,
Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday,
December 26th, 1909, aged Al years
He was q native Of New York City.
Mr. Psisrman leaves a wife, five broth.
ers aud one sister. Funeral services
were held at his late home on Thursday
and interment made at silverbrook
Cemetery, Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Will Resume WOrI

Mr.. Lisk, representing II
at the new post Office buii
in Milford 4 this week an6
for the immediate com
structure. It will requIr
or six weeks to get z
pancy, unless a large
once.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Burchsnal 70 Speak in MILFORD.

Caleb E. Burchenal, who represents
the Anti Saloon Lea sa,s ~ the United
States, will speak in lhe10N AZ 'hrreb
~ Milford on Sunday evenl- o. soRoH
Ad. 19fe, = = 90 -,aek. sp9hnH
~ ssi1eqJ .
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
appointments By the Governor.


Governor Pennewill on Tuesday an.
nounced the following appointments
Examiner OF the State Dental Board
DR.. G. F. Jefferis, DR.. s. Il. Johns, DR..
C,J. Kinkead, WD'~ingtOn DR.. q. NJ.
Nis - 'ors yard Melvin, son
Melvin and
father, was
peace and no
rge w. God.
h.
delaware.
Delaware
the battle.
B., will be
historical
Tuesday
K. The
ety and
have
meet
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Druggist and Teacher Wed ia Secret

Miss Florence ButIeE pretty Geor0'-
town school teacher, and Geo
druggist, were married Nov
but did not announce tn
until Tuesday. They wen
City land were married
Aurch Around the Cc
Aed to Georgeto
so that no
ht the same
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
Kent County Poultry Show.

The Wyoming Poultry Show opens on
January 25th and continues four days
It will be held under the management
OF the Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock
Association, and It will be their second
annual exhibition. The entries close
on January 10th, and every one inter.
ested In r'lltTy is especially invited to
NSr attend the show.
secretary.
Vub.
Of the New
Ion n -
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-31
BaplIsl Oh

The storm inter
treat given at I
Christmas tim
uounces that
Hlday morn
ilitine
pTesep
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17

Fourche, S. d., where he had been working
as cook at a contractors camp. to his
home in Chicago, where he expected to
enter the teaming business. He had, so
his stepson says, not less than $500 with
him
The Frankland family is much ~perplexed
by the murder in view OF the facts as pre-
scented. FARMLAND, according to Gilbert,
was a man of sober habits and particularly
averse 10 negroes. The Franklands believe
the victim was drugged.
johnson stands as obdurate as when
first arrested.
Are you ready to relieve our conscience
of that load?" asked Chief Of Detectives
Savage of the negro.
johnson shook his head and turned to
pace about his cell.
johnson has asked Julius s. Cooley to
take up his case. He was visited in his
cell by the lawyer. The defense, It is UNI
derstood, win be an abb.
The body OF FARMLAND will be taken tc
Chicago tonight. The murdered man leaves
his widow and two children. Edward, /;
years old, and Harry, IL years old. The
family home is at 275 Wilcox avenue
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17
GOWNS FEE CAUSES DEBATE
General Asks $500 Retainer, but Says
He is Not Out for Money.
DEFENDS MRS, PAUL FOR HONOR
Woman il In Court, but Husband who
Sues for Divorces is Absent
when the Motion Is
Argued.

II am not in this case for the fec" said
General John c. Gown. "and 1 apologize
to the court for saying so, but It is a fact.
1 am defending Mrs. Paul because she
has suffered the most serious charge
which, can be brought against a wife and
mother. l have the honor 10 defend her
honor and to prevent, IL l can, disgrace
attaching to her little children"
General Gown was arguing a motion by
the defendant ia the Paul divorce suit for
temporary alirpony. court costs and al
lowance of attorney fee for Mrs. Paul's
counsel. who Is himself. He asked 500 in
court costs and $500 as attorney fee. A
sum for temporary alimony III did not
name, but suggested that Mrs. Paul had
need to pay a servant at "a a week.
A. W.. Jefferis, attorney for Paul, OBJ
jeeted to $500. and suggested that 500 would
be better. Judge Troup, who was at first
minded to split the difference, finally de
cided for the amount asked by Mrs. Paul's
attorney.
Mr.. Jefferis then opposed the temporary
alimony grant, saying that Mrs. Paul had
a home and provisions; tina her bills for
necessities. amounting to S925 for five
weeks, had been paid by his client, ana
NAA1N AAN aeAVV aAAOhNa AOA EOhAA NO9A9 AABh ~
leave something over.
Il wish the defense to get all the testi-
mony It thinks It needs, but you can get
a good many witnesses for 500" he said.
This last declaration caused a smile in
the court room.
The sum Of $50 per month was allowed
for temporary alimony.
Mr.. Paul's attorney mentioned the fact
that since the filing Of the divorce petition.
Mrs. Paul had taken into her household
the child OF a friend. The other lawyer
rose and explained that the infant was the
child of a woman who had left Omaha
seeking employment. and that herhad told
Mrs. Paul that while it would ordinarily
have been the right thing to do. vet IL
the existing circumstances, It was not
Mrs. Paul then sent the child 10 it's mother
Mrs. Paul appeared in court at the enc
OF the hearing for a few minutes. He.
husband was not present. The case viii
come for hearing on it's merits Tuesday.
Shortly after the argument In the alimon,
matter. an amendment was filed IN thu
office of the district clerk to Mrs. PauIi
answer and cross bin. This is In respons,
10 the plaintiffs motion for more specifi,
averments and contains not much new
matter. except the names OF two physic
lans. whose activities were mentioned II
the answer, but whose names were no
there given.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17
ROADS Fight OVER BUSINESS
Rock Island IntinAates Darlington is
blocking shipment of
= Crushed Rock.

The Rock Island and Burlington are en-
gagged in a controversy at Louisville over
some crushed rock from the Atwood & Co.
stone crusher. The Rock Island claims a
contract with the ompsny for the entire
output of the plant for nearly a year to
come. the rock being used to ballast the
lines east from Lincoln. The Burlington
has been using rock from this crusher for
some time and resents the Rock Islands
trying 10 take il all. Whenever the Rock
Island does not have cars on hand the out
put goes to the Burlington, which hauls
the Rock Island cars 70 Lincoln. Rumor
has Il At Louisville that obstacles are being
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17

put in the way o. the Rock Island getting
It's cars through in time.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17
TOM JOHNSON IS ARRAICNED
Negro Formally Charged with MUIR
der Pleads Not Guilty.
SHOWS EMOTION AT THE HEARING
SteDsOn of IL. n. Farmland Comes
from Chicago and Say Family
Relieves the Man Was
Dragged, Then killed.

The first step of the courts in the prose-
cution Of Thomas johnson, the negro
charged with the murder of Henry Frank
land, found robbed and dying with his
throat cut near Union station Wednesday
night, was taken Saturday morning at the
arraignment Of the prisoner IN police court.
johnson pleaded not guilty and waived his
preliminary examination. He was bound
over to the district court without bond,
being charged with murder in the first
degree, a nonbailable of1ense.
Johnson stood before Judge Crawford
and listened to the reading Of the informa-
ton filed against him by County Attorney
English with the greatest display Of emo
tion that he has evinced since his arrest.
The negro's eyes narrowed to tiny Sits
when the evenly modulated voice Of the
prosecutor pronounced the words, to slay,
murder and kill him. the said Henry r.
Frankland with malicious and felonious
intent"
When the formal reading Of the docu-
ment had ended Johnson stood silent and
with head bowed.
What do you pleadg' asked the county
attorney.
Johnson braced himself and raised his
head. His voice was clear ana full, but
ne hesltsted.
Pleads Not Guilty.
Il plead not guilty" was his reply.
The negro waived his preliminary ex.
animation and IN a short discussion Of
The matter evinced a knowledge Of
familiarity with the process OF the court
The accused man was bound over.
II have no money and no lawyer" SAID
johnson In a husky whisper.
Counsel will be appointed when YOU an
pear IN the district court said Jude,
Crawford. Then tho prisoner. was led bacl
10 ais cell.
In the court room near by the negr,
charged with the murder sat Fred A. On
bert OF Chicago, stepson OF Henry Frank
land. the murdered man. Mr.. Gilbert ha,
just arrived. He win be a witness in IN
trial OF johnson 10 Identify FARMLAND, tn
murdered man. Tonight he leaves for chi
oago with the body OF his stepfather. IN
funeral will be conducted by the odd Eel
lows. who are making arrangements 70
the care OF the body here.
Gilbert faced johnson in his cell at tn
Aeity jail.
'This Is the son Of the man YOU muir
dered." said Chief OF Detectives Savage.
Il didn't murder anybody" said the sulR
negro. trt milling as he spoke. =
Refuses 60 Tell That. Too.
Il wish hat you would tell me II Nj
FARMLAND had any other jewelry on hin
besides his watch2' said Gilbert.
Il dome know anything about him." n
piled johnson, turning away
Frankiand was on his way from Bell
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17
Real Chinese
Way of Reading
Invitations to Banquet for C. H. Rob-
ertsOn at Y. NJ. C. A. Printed
Down and Up"

j. II. Franklin, chairman OF the foreign
work OF the Young Mem Christian asso-
citation, has got out something unique In
the way Of Invitations. For the banquet
which the association will tender TO c.. H.
Robertson OF Tien Tsln, China, Monday
night he has printed the Invitations on red
paper reading dow and up the columns.
after the Chinese custom, and has enclosed
IN each invitation the card of Mr.. Robert
son in Chinese characters. Chu Joe Lee, a
Chinaman, viii direct the dinner and chop
sticks will be used. Here is a copy Of tn,
Invitation:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17
TRYING TO BLOCK THOMAS PAY
valley Liquor Dealers Ask for In
Junction 10 Deny AttOr-
ney'a Fees.

Elmer f. Thomas is having a rocky road
to traverse In getting his money for ser
vices TO the village of Valley In the-liquor
cases brought last February in county
court The defendants have a motion In for
IN Injunction 70 prevent the board OF trus-
tees OF Valley from paying Thomas. A
demurrer was argued before Judge Redick,
but the court has not yet ruled.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17
no Dissolve the Union

OF stomach, liver and kidney troubles and
cure blliousness and malaria, take Electric
Bitters, Guaranteed soc. Sold by Beaton
Drug CO.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17
building Permits.

j. o. Steiner. Twenth-secon and EN-
met frame dwelling. $500: Christ Jensen,
l49 Cass. brick addition. 5000
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17

5 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains
no injurious substance and Is pleasant tc
K
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-17

Quick Action for Your Monsy-You gel
that BY using The Bee advertising columns.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16

BONEB0RO COMPANY
GETS BIG TRACT

4 One OF the biggest deals which has
ever occurred Ia Hood River valley
real estate is being concluded bet ween
the Oregon Lumber Co. and the Bone.
boro Orohard Co., whereby, the latter
corporation acquires all of the stump
lands OF the lnmper concern which lie
between the east and middle forks of
Hood River above Dee. The orchard
company already owned and 10 dev.
clipping half section or 800 acres In
this locality but the latest sale will
give 1t holdings OF nearly 1900 acres
Practically all OF this immense area
Is still in timber but the new main
line extension of the Mt. Hood rail-
road runs through the middle OF 1t
and the timber will be removed as
rapidly as the loggers can get II out.
The Boneboro company will follow
up the loggers as closely as possib
aud as soon as the land can be cleared
1t will be set to apple trees. A part
Of the halt section which the company
irst acquired has been cleared this
fall and will be set TO trees in the
spring. The land will he placed on
the market as soon as II IL set In or.
chard and all the land will be devel-
oped in uniform aud regular fash.
Ion.
The holdings of the Boneboro com.
pauy, now are in practically one big
hody and is In the lower part OF the
upper valley, the average elevation
being about 1900 feet. The soil is the
typical volcanic ash. The whole tract
has north slope of about three per
cent ana is comparatively regular.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
Grand Army Picnic,

A good time was had at X. OF p.
hall Saturday, December 4, when
Candy Post, q. A. r, and Canby
Corps assembled about 100 str ong
and held a picnic with dinner al
IL o'clock and literary program fol.
lowing. The Post elected officers fol
1910 az follows:
Commander, Geo. p. Crowell
Senior Vice Commander, q. Il. Waldo
Junior Vice ommander, q. M.
Wello Surgeon, 4. d. Tweedy
Chaplain, L. j. Cunning: Quarter
master, John A. Wilson: Adjutant
Is. +. Blythe; Officer OF the Day
q. X. Castner; Officer of the Guard
Frank Noble.
At their last meeting Candy Corp
elected the following officers for tb,
ensuing year: Pres, Miss Clai,
Blythe; s. v, Mrs. Nancy Wilson
j. v, Mrs. Clara Homewood; Treas,
Mrs. Lucy Harbison; Chaplain
Mrs. Martha Rigby; Cund, Mrs. A bbi,
Baker; Guard, Mrs. Nettie May.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
To Straighten Track.

The o. X. Il N. has appropriated
5000, coo, to be used in straightening
out a.. 2 miles OF road between The
Dalles and Deschutes. In the early
days of railroad building, when the
engineers located the line around
stumps which we're too big to con.
venIently moved, $4,000 per mile
was regaI ded as reasonable amount
for constructing new line, and a
good many miles of road we're built
for about half that amount The
pressure of competition and the
necessity for reducing the operating
expenses, Is now 80 great, however,
that enormous sums are spent in the
elimination OF curves and 10 reducing
grades. The .. X 81 NJ, has already
expended large sums In Strengthening
the line and reducing rates between
Portland and The Dalles, and for
number of miles west of Pendleton.
With the completion of the work now
planned, the South Bank road will
be in perfect condition for any kind
OF competition which might be inaug-
urated by ito great rival on the
opposite side OF the river. Oregon
ian.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
University Club Elects.

The Hood River University Club
held It's annual meeting for the
election of officers at the club rooms,
Saturday afternoon. The following
officers we're elected: president, II,
II. Shepard; vice. president, Phillip
b. Carroll; secretary treasurer.
Charles Hall board of governors, A.
j. Derby, q d. Thompson, DIR. j.
T.. Watt, X. Wentworth Kelly and
Robert ii. Wallace. The reports oil
the officers of the club showed 1t ia
be In very fiouIishing condition.
The organization 10 just year old
and there are now lit active mem.
bers, showing a gain 10 membershiI
OF II since the organization. Ihe
club decided to acquire more fuIni
ture for the club room and will have
the quarters decorated with college
banners.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
o. r. N. Will.
HAVE new DEPOT
1T WILL BE BUILT NEXT YEAR
hosd River Passenger Station In
$S.0OO,O0O Appropriation For
1910.

Il Hood River 10 to have new passen-
ger depot. That 10 the announcement
which comes from J.. Il. kredrioy,
local agent of she o. II. l. NJ, who
returned Sunday from an extended
trip IN the east. According to the
othcials with whom Nj. t'redricy
talked. the station will be built dur
ing the coming year and the funds
tor 1t were set aside in the 81, 900, 700
appropriation for o, k. i N. improve.
ments during 1910.
1he new building will be tireproof
brick and stone structure, embodying
the most modern features OF. railway
station architecture and of the type
which ale being built along the Harri.
man systetn. a hot air or steam heat
Ing plant will be installed and the
floors OF the building will be OF tile or
cement. 1t will be simialr to sta
tions under constr uction at Baker
City and Pendleton. The Daiies and
LaGrande are also on the list for new
depots, but Hood River is assured the
next one.
The new structure will probsbly oc-
eupy about the same site where the
present wooden depot stands. Survey
ors are expected TO be here shvrtly to
nx the exact lines and location for the
new building, 1t will probably be
further back from the tracks than the
present building, in order to give a
greater platform space. 1t Ia possible
that the railroad may acquire the lot
at the corner OF Second and Cascade
streets, adjoining its premises, to add
to the station grounds. The new Ba-
ker City depot Is nearing completion.
and it 10 believed that the construc
tiOn crews will be brought here from
there to begin work early In the
spring.
Ihe cost OF the new Hood River de-
potwill be bets cen $40, 900 and SIC, 600
and 1t will give this city as fine sta.
tion as there is in the state. The i'm.
pIosement here is only part OF $2,0oO,-
700 In new equipment which will be
expended next year by the u. X. IL N.
New steel 10 being laid on the main
line track between here and Portland
and as much of 1t as already arrived
In the local yards. Ihe new rails are
81 Founders, being ten pounds heavier
than the rails now In use. The new
steel Is made by a new process aud 10
said by experts, TO have much better
resistance qualities than the 30 pound
steel now Icing used by many Of the
big eastern reads. Many other i'm
pfoyements Ia the way OK straig ghten-
ing the track will be made during the
coming year.