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Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
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Obituary.
DONOVAN.

BiVens Donovan, aged 20 years, died
on Thursday evening, December 18th
1903, at. the home Of his sister. Mrs
Charles B Marsh, in Georgetown. from
general debility He was well known
in Milford where he conducted livery
stable for twenty years, and previous
to that time was in the livery business
at Rehobolh, which brought him into
contact with people from ali over this
and several other States He was especi.
ally well known to the commercial
travellers Of this Peninsula. He leaves
three brothers, L A. Donovan. Bepia.
min M. Donovan and l.. w. Donovan
aud three sisters, Mrs. &. b Marsh
Mrs. Tabitha White and Mis-. 8 F.
NAPLES. The funeral was held Sunday
morning at Ebenezer Church. near Re.
hoboth, and the remains laid at rest in
the adjoining cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
OFFICERS ARRIVAL SAVES
SUFF0CATING PRISONERS

The Christmas rush commenced on
Saturday night last, and several were
in trouble as a result Of too much wills.
key-which they had imbibed.
Ben. Faulkner came from Frederica
and had a joyful time until the II
O'Clock hour when all the pool rooms
are compelled to close by law passed
at the last session of the Legislature.
Then Mr.. DeValenger attempted to get
the crowd oul-but Faulkner, Sherry
Masten and George Dennis refused to
vacste, and created disturbance, The
proprietor called a policeman and had
Faulkner arrested for disorderly con-
duet. He fOrked over $4 after spending
the night in the lookup for his fun.
George Dennis was arrested for being
drunk and he also spent the night In
the jail and paid S4 for his fun.
James Gillispie also fell from grace
and was found on the street unable TO
care for himself, so he spent the night
en- Water Street and paid $4 for the
town treasury.
During Saturday night Faulkner
managed to reach bottle Of fOrmalde-
byed, which is used as a disinfectant,
and which was left in his cell by over
sight, and he spilled half-a flint Of the
poison the deadly fumes would soon
have made short work of the prisoners
had the situation lasted few minutes
longer. Policeman Macklin gave the
cells ventilation and removed the dis.
infeetaIt.
There is every prospect and pTOba-
bility that the fines for Christmas, will
amount to forty dollars. It's way the
disOTderly element have Of paying their
proportional part for supporting the
town. The treasury needs the money.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
TWO LINCOLN MEN BRING
SUIT FOR SAME OFFENCE

The first case in Sussex County to
come to the attention of a justice OF the
peace under the statutory provision EN-
bodied in Section l, Chapter 247 Laws
Of Delaware, was heard before Justice
William A. Warrington on Monday at
Georgetown when William J. Hearn Of
Lincoln City brought suit against Will
liam Curtin for abusing him on the
streets of that town. A dispute arose
between the two men over some un-
known cause, and it is alleged that
Curtin began cursing and threatening
Hearn. Having knowledge that there
was law against this, he at once went
to Georgetown and swOre out warrant
for the-arrest Of Curtin, who, upon as
certaining that such law was passed
by the Legislature, at once entered suit
against Hearn for the same offence.
These beiLg the first cases OF this char
acter to be brought before Justice War
they were dismissed upon the
payment Of the costs of the suits. Hearn
was compelled to pay costs amounting
to $4 46 and Curtin SO 76
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Poultry Exhibition.

The Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock
Association H. g Jenkins, secretary,
has elected the following officers: w.
T. Massey, president; !. Speakman,
vice president, New Castle County ;
George Lungreen, vice-president, Kent
County w. S. Todd, vice. president,
Sussex County ;Ames 10 er, treasurer;
H. G Jenk.c literally anG f. T. Her
bert. Jr. ones through .t4y. They will
hold t'ess con5Rid' annual exhibition on
Jan, or Sth, 26th, 9th and 2Sth, 1910.
F. .@n lBInY and space for advertising
E =, oors' cards in show catalog at
Z hnt 5epdtes. Send your copy at once.
nst III veready December 9th, 1903.
old b "a Cose January 10th, 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Town MeetIne Nezt FrIday Man.

It will be well for the taxpayers OF
Milford to remember that the annual
town meeting for the purpose Of nOmi.
mating ticket to be voted for on Mon.
day, January SId, 1910, and a member
of the Light and Water Commission to
be elected on Tuesday, will be held
on next Friday night. II should be
kept in mind that the next Council is
an important one for the tax payers, as
a general ass essment is to be made this
winter, which will stand for four years
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
MILFORD WILL HAVE THE
USUAL CHRISTMAS DANCE

The young men OF Milford realized
that they have a part in the affairs Of
the town Of Milford, and also awoke to
the fact that they have a pride in the
town and its affairs so on Monday last
they sent out invitations to the extent
OF $50 to participate in their annual
dance, which will be held in Arm0ry
Hall on Monday night, December 9th,
with all the usual effects. It has been
a custom to give these dances in the
Holiday season for many years, and OF
recent years the young men have been
lavish in their expenditures, which ac-
counted for part OF the inclination to
let the whole affair go by the board this
time but they have applied reason and
judgment in this affair and it will be
another Of the many successful dances
given by the young men Of MilfOtd.
The patronesses are Mrs George w.
Marshall Mrs John B. Smith, Mrs.
John P. Holland, MIS- George H. Hall,
Mrs. Allen d. Jones, Mrs Paris T Car.
Isle, Mrs. Joseph E. Holland, Mrs. J.
Lynn Pratt, Mrs. Frank L. Grier, Mrs.
John W. Welch, Mrs Frank Richards,
Mrs George F. Pierce. y
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Form Club to Study Agriculture

The agricultural students Of Della
ware College have formed a club to be
known as the Agricultural Club Of
Delaware College. It's purpose is to
discuss all modern and improved meth
eds Of farming. 1t is an educational
society and is under the direct supervi-
sion Of Prof Hayward, dean Of the
Agricultural Department. The follow
ing officers were elected President,
Eugene H ShallcrOss vice. president,
Harry S Garrison secretary, william
l.. Kirby treasurer, George H. HOuch
in. The topic Of the first meeting was
"Fruit Picking and Packing" Presi-
dent Shallcross gave the lecture before
the organization and papers were read
by few Of the members. The club has
about twelve members and will meet
every Monday night. Upon the sue.
cess Of the club depends tho forming Of
similar oranizations in other depart
ments Of the college.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Appointments BY the Governor.

Governor Pennewill on Tuesday an
nOunced the following appointments {;
Factory Inspector, james Kitchens,
Wilmington Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public, William E. Davis at
Frederick delegates to the National
Civic Federation, which meets in Wash
ington January 5th, 9th and 7th, 1910,
Willard Salisbury, Philip Q. Church
man, T. Allen Hilles, State Senator
Thomas M Monaghan, Wilmington (;
State Senators A. P. Corbit and Dar-
lington Finn rural New Castle County;
George Massey Jones, JOhu B. Hutton,
DR.. George W. Marshall, Kent County
John NJ Richardson, Robert g. Hous-
ton, State Senator Louis z. Drexler,
Sussex County.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Officers Shoot RevOlvers.

AT the official contest Oh the State
Range last Saturday near New Castle
the officers found the weather cold and
unfavOrable, but fair shooting was
done. The five highest scores were
made by Captain Lank Of Milford, 1856;
Lieut.. J. A. Ellison OF Wilmington,
l57 Captain Lavinus Austin Of Mil
ford, 1853 Lieut.. Corkran Of Newark,
l4O and Captain Myers Of New Castle,
lS4 out OF possible 200 at the various
ranges.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
In Armory Hall Christmas NIeht.

After a day passed in enjoyment
with family and friends. it will be the
proper thing to end the day by attend
ing an entertainment in Armory Hall
where The Silver King" will be play
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. t. J. Quinn, assist
ed by local talent, and between acts
several specialties will be introduced.
This is a fine old drama, full Of interest
from beginning TO end.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Knowles Minister to San Domingo.

President Taft sent to the Senate on
Monday last the name Of Horace g.
Knowles OF Delaware for minister resi-.
dent and consul general to the Domini.
can Republic, which is the island Of
San Domingo, near Cuba. The position
pays $40, 900 a year. Mr. Knowles was
appointed minister to Nicaragua by
President Roosevelt shortly before his
term as president expired. but Mr.
Knowles, because Of the trouble in Mica
ragus, never assumed his duties there.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Want lhe Gsorgetown Po.tmnslsr.hIn.

1t will be six months before Post
master Walls commission expires "a
postmaster at Georgetown, butthe sue
cession is matter Ofinterest even now
and everything indicates that there ia
lively fight in store. Winfield Scott
Walls, the present postmaster, has an
nounced himself for re-appointment
but there seems to be much opposition
to him by the Republican leaders. II
is rumored that Willard s. Torbert a
prominent business man, politician and
proprietor Of the Georgetown new
opera house is in the field for appoint
ment and that those opposed 10 Post
master Walls are backing him in his
effort to secure the appointment.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Poultry and Meat Market High.

Those who had turkeys have receiv
ed fine prices for them from the buyers,
who paid for dry picked turkeys Of any
grade. % cents, while well fatted and
finely dressed lots brought as high as
"a cents per pound. Geese and ducks
dry picked brought from 16 to IS cents,
while chickens dry picked we're worth
from IA to Is cents, according to the
quality. Guineas were from so cents to
81 per pair alive, and difficult to get at
that price Pork sold at wholesale at
$40 per hundred pounds, and from IA to
Is cents at retail, according to the cuts.
Beef was at its usual prices II cents
for stewing beef, 10 to IS cents for
roasts, IS to 20 cents for steaks. Sweet
potatoes are fine and cheap at from 30
to 35 cents per basket at retail. White
potatoes are lower than for several
years, and move slowly at from So to
40 cents per basket at retail
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Escaped From GeOrretOwn jail.

John Okey,l negro of Bridgeville,
who was serving a sentence in George
town Jail, made daring escape last
Saturday night about Z o'clock, when
Sheriff West sent Okey out in the Jail
yard for a turn OF wood. The negro
leaped the high board fence and took
to bis legs for the woods, and despite the
search made by the officials
they have failed to capture him.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Perry P. Richards Stricken.

Last Friday a stroke Of paraly
Perry P Richards helpless at +
on West Street, North Milfori,
Richards is one OF the old time
men, whe has been living re-
several years. He has always
active member Of the Mason
nifty, and Of the Odd Fellows.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Survey Of oyster Beds.

The government surveyors who have
been secured from Uncle Sam by the
State Of Delaware to make a compl .te
survey of the Delaware oyster beds, are
preparing to build observation towers
at Port Mahon and at Bowers Beach.
They will also use the new Elbow Light
house and the Cross Ledge Lighthouse
in the observations.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Sending Supplies to the Poor.

The Sunday Schools Of Milford have
made up barrels of supplies which they
have forwarded to the INDECENT, and
orphans, in other places, who are in
need Of assistance for Christmas. This
is a splendid thing to do, and the re.
membTance Of those who are unfortu-
nate at the Holiday season, is far more
to be commended than the comfort OF
our own surroundings.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Very Cold Clear Weather.

The weather for the Holidays so far
has been all that could be desired
cold, clear, bracing, and this followed a
very heavy rain the early part Of last
week. The thermometer has been as
low IS 20 degrees above zero, and for
three days it did not get above the
tTeezing point.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Entertainment at MiIIwood.

A Christmas entertainment will be
held by the Sunday school Of Millwood
M. E. Church on Saturday evening,
December 25th, commencing at seven
o'clock. All are invited to attend and
enjoy 4 good Christmas time.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Hats Off to the Humble Pig.

There is no limit to the efforts Of
agents in the Red Cross Christmas
Stamp campaign, as is shown by the
following: Last year a man in Ten
nessee gave to Red Cross worker, as a
Christmas offering, pig. The pig was
sold for ss and the man accordingly re-
eeived eight 1olIars worth of stamps.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Election Of Officer.

The election held last Friday evening
in Company B, o. NJ. D., resulted in
the choice OF Sergeant James W. Cannon
for the Second Lieutenancy. There
were 3s votes cast. and Mr. Cannon re-
ceived "a OF them. Mr.. Cannon has
been faithful member Of the mill "
Organization and he will take hi- x
amiaation il January.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Milford Folks to Play in Lewes.

On Monday evening, January 3rd,
1910, Mr.. and Mrs T ]. Quinn, assist
ed by Milford local talent, will play
1.-THE Silver King" in the Auditorium
Hall, at Lewes. This will be the second
time this company has gone to neigh.
boring towns to render this beautiful
drama.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Esquire G. w. Joseph has recently is
sued the following marriage licenses
Orlean d. Postles and Miss Clara NJ.
Coverdale, both Of Milford Norman T.
Hammond and Miss Ella M Walls,
both Of Kent County and near Milford
Joseph H. LeCompt and Miss Annie
E. Tucker, both Of Pennington.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Candidate for collector,

Alfred L. Hudson OF smyrna is
candidate for collector Of customs
succeed Dvid s. Clark, whose tsi
will expir december 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Married.
PosTLEs-C CovERpALE.

POSTLEs- -COVERDALE.
Miss Clara May Coverdale, daughter
OF Nathaniel E. COverdale, and Orlean
D. POstles, SOB OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
POstles, both residents Of Milford, were
married by Rev. E. H. Dashiell, at the
NJ E. Parsonage, in Frederica, on Sun.
day afternoon, December 18th, 1909.
They will reside in Milford.
REEsE-MOORE.
Mrs. Ella H. Moore, OF Houston,
Delaware, and Rev. J. D. Reese, pastor
OF the Chester Bethel NJ. f Church at
BoOthwyn, Pa, were married at noon
on Monday, December Goth, 1909, at
the home Of Mrs. Johnson, a sister OF
the bride, at No. 1926 ReinhaTdt Street,
Philadelphia. The ceremony was per-
formed by District Superintendent A
s. Mowbray Of Wilmington, and was
attended by several Delaware friends
and relatives OF the couple.
CHAMBERS
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Armel l. |
Quillen near FELTON,, Delaware, was the
scene OF a pretty wedding at noon on
Wednesday, December 18th, 1909, when
heir daughter, Miss Sadie, was united
N marriage to Thomas NJ Chambers,
ION Of Mr.. and Mrs Francis Asbury
Jham bers also Of near FELTON,. Preceded
ly numerous friends, the bridal party
entered the parIor, where Rev D. F.
Nc Faul, q former pastor, performed
he nuptials using the ring service.
After a bountiful dinner, partaken of
~ all tine company, the young couple
lrove to FELTON, where they boarded the
lorth- bound train for a wedding trip.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24
Va Repair Company Chartered.

fore n q hs.s poa,.c o.,
tents ioaL ntord Garage ana repair Com
cronie|cas 3 chartered at Dover last Friday
raiblge1As ge in the care Of and repair Of
fail t'Q AAs ~ SSiles and motor vehicles. The
-7Ao,A. fators are William Il. Robin
E0, eO1lliam A. Webb and Louder n
~ ,/V all Of Milford, and the capital
lSsE s5OOO
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-24

Wednesday, December 29th, Guild
will meet with Mrs. james NJ. Hall ct
2.8O p m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21
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RECREAT|ONS F.:
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ART

AMI.
Patriotism Is one of the noblcst
attributes of man. and brings out
all that is beat in him. But there
are instances where It almost ceases
to be n virtue. because it calls for
greater sacrifices than flesh and
blood can bear. a narrowing illus
tration hereof is furnished in "A
Tale From the War;" which is the
title of the feature film at the Art
today. In this case q good husband
and fond father enlists In the army,
but deserts his post as sentry In the
ramparts OF the city upon receiving
an urgent summons from his wife
telling him that their only child Is
sick unto death. Before he can re-
turn his dereliction of duty Is dis
covered, and he barely escapes sum-
mary execution through the devo-
tion of his wife, who filings herself
In front of the firing squad and
moves the commanding officer &c
pity.
The Anon Bros. have made de
cided hit with their unique musical
comedy act. and are alone worth
the prices of admission, which re-
main as usual, however. a brand
new Cccilian piano has been install
ed, upon which fine selections viii
be rendered.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21
ANDRADE Regrets

"Nakamura, you have been in this
court on the charge of gambling
many times. and the pext time you
come here on the same charge. shall
sentence you to six months imprison.
ment."
Judge Andralc. In passing remarks
TO Nakamura. one of the Japanese de.
PENDANTS in the gambling case in the
Police Court this morning said posi-.
lively that he regretted that he did
not punish the defendant more severe.
ly than sentencing him to pay
fine Of si5 and cost of court.
II was fortunate for Nakamura, that
the Judge had already announced his
sentence, before he found out the rec.
ord of the defendant. Shiono. another
defendant was sentenced TO pay a
fire of s25; Nishiwald 500. and 10.
kOuchi, Kanda, Shibota. Miyamoto and
Nawasakl were each asked To pay 81
and cost of court. Kotubu. another
defendant in the same case, paid Il
fine Of SIS.
All the cases against eleven Chinese
mc"Chantl. who neglected 10 take out
merchandise licenses. were continued
until Ca'ohor 3. Judge Humphreys
appeared for them.
u. Joyce charged with hurglnrizlrc
Abraham Fcrnandez's store on King
street appeared In court and, on waiy,
ing examination, was committed ia
the Circuit Court. As yet, no one has
furnished bonds in his behalf.
wong pung iicc, y Chinamnr who
assaulted small Chinese school boy
wa rcntcnccd to pay n fine Of seven
collars and cost Of court.
There were only two cases of drunk
'nncgH
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21
French Commanders

The new French Naval Minister,
Admiral Bouc de Lapcyrcre. has APP
pointed Rear Admiral Marin-Darbel
MS chief OF The Naval stan, Rear Ad-
miral Neny rs director of the fleet
in commission, Colonel Gosselin as
director or ordnance. NJ. Louis as di-
rector of naval construction, and NJ.
Series as controller general. There
are many changes in subordinate APP
pointments. and NJ. Cheron. the new
Under Secretary. has appointed a
new STAFF Of his own in the admin
istrative branches The navy esti-
mates of 1910 amount to n total OF
SGS,3o0.OpO, being an addition of
$1.5O0,0OO to the vote Of 1909, while,
II non-cncctiyc charges are deducted,
only about s62,OOO,OOO remains
available for naval purposes.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21
ARMY and NAVY

Rear Admiral Schroeder. comman-
dcr-in-c chief of the Atlantic Fleet
outlined to the Secretary of the
Navy the itinerary he advised
should be carried out during the fall
and early winter. IL what he pro-
poses is carried out, the ships will
continue their target practice with
su understanding that they conclude
In time to reach New York Sept 23.
in readiness for participation in the
Fulton celebration. After
that event II is the aim to make
ready TO sail Oct 3 or 4 for the vari-
Gus homing yards Of the vessels of
the fleet, and the ships are TO re-
main at their respective yards for
the following eight weeks. Dec. l,
they are to leave the yards for
| Hampton Roads. Tactical exercises
will be carried out for the follow
| ing three weeks, with Hampton
Roads as headquarters. At the con-
clusion of these movements, the en-
| tire feet will rendezvous at Hamp-
| ton Roads to give the men liberty
and to make ready for the enjoy
mcnt of Christmas which will he
! spent there. In January the fleet
will weigh anchor and sail for Guam
tanamo to carry out winter maneu'
vers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21
N. G, n, DISCHARGES,

A long list of honorable discharges
from the National Guard Of Hawaii
has been granted on accouns Of cNpir.
alton of enlistment. In Specia Order,
No. II, of the date Of SepteH,lrr H..
sigred by Lieutenant.ColOnc and Act.
ing Acknowledgement John W. Short
the names of those thus honorahly dis.
charged are published. The list in
cludes fifteen members of the barG.
and Is as follows:
Bandsmen John Akana, NJ. Garcia.
Kakalia Kapuln. James McCabe, David
Naonc, G. pallknpu. L. Salamanca.
George Viola. John Amosiu j. n.
Comes. Philip Kanoho NJ. Mendoza.
Sam Oreka. John Puma, A. II. 1di.
lett: COlor.Scrgcant John Gouveia,
First Sergeant Sidney Jackson. Ser.
geant David Wana. Company u: PR.
Yates August Freitas. Sam Kanahole,
Charles Makanui. Archibald Smlthics,
Ben Brown. John Herring. Albert Wat
son. Joe Alo V. Duyauchclle. A. Fitz-
simmons. David l.aelac. Henry PahOu,
Edward Spillner a. Baranabn, ID. IA
leikOa d. Nahoolcwa, Daniel Smith. y.
Espinda. Richard Henry, Ak Kauhanc.
Auaki Kalcpa Italy Kuaana, John Ma
nuia, Henry PHO. Henry Smith. Lon 5
Kahawai. David Kauhanc, Eli PHI
William Canario. Solomon IN, Bch
Campbell, Charles Ferrcira. g. Can
Their, Samuel Lchua, Kapiko Pcr'H
John Stone, Charles Delarux, NJ. Ma
kcku. Dan Paahoa. Thomas ForSS'N
John Kalaluhi, NJ. Kalawaianu p. III
hikihi, George Lihilihi, John Palamn,
Philip Poe.
In addition to the above diarharg' :
because of expiration Of enlisln'"'r
honorable discharges have been grant
cd to the following becnus" oi ih"lr
leaving the Territory: Emil HCuenp
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21
HIGHLAND PARK,

he latest novelty amusement. the
llnan roulette wheel, which Harry
rrner brought down from the coast
I. being erected on the grounds of the
Highland Park. The work is going on
steadily and should the weather per.
nit. the place will open next Saturday
night with the big wheel revolving ard
everybody having more fun than they
ever had before.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21
EMPIRE,

"A Pair of White Gloves" a drama
In which pair of white gloves Is the
link In the chain Of circumstantial evi.
dence which fastens the guilt on one
innocent Of the crime. THE Lost
Sheep" showing the temptations that
young girl Is exposed to In city:
her downfall and the return 10 her
home and mother. CCmedics-"War
Time Tales" and Jacks Successful
Bluff" Mrs. Akina will sing
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-21

Mayor Behman of New Orleans
has addressed letter to President
Taft asking that the battloship Mis-
sissippi be sent to that city during
the time of the lakes to the gulf
deep waterway convention in octo-
her.