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Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

The prieoners in the Sussex county
jail get exercise cutting the wood used
at the jail
Don't forget Guy Brothers MinstTels,
Wednesday evening, February 10th, at
ArmOry Hall.
Get your tickets for the Operatta,
February 10Th, now on sale at e. D..
Abbott's * Co.
J. Harry Wilkerson has improved
his residence on Truitt Avenue by the
adding OF bath room
Don't forget to stop at G. D. Abbott's
& Co and get your tickets for the Oper-
alta, February 10Th, at ATmory Hall.
The Shakespeare Club will meet on
Monday next with Miss Foulk on North
Street. The discussion Of Macbeth will
begin at 7,8O o'clOch.
See the midday street parade Of
Guy Brothers Minstrels with their fine
music. At Armory Hall, Wednesday
evening, February 10th.
The new Levy Courts Of both Kent
and Sussex counties organized this
week. In Sussex the old court turned
over nearly $50, 600 to the new body.
DR.. Wilbur D. Burton, late Deputy
ProthonotsrY OF Kent County, has been
appointed deputy to Samuel W. Darby,
Jr., Clerk Of the Peace for Kent County.
The w. G. T. U. will meet with Mrs. |
Hynson on the cornor OF Second and |
North Streets on February 9Th at seven |
o'clock, p. M. The text word will be
Triumph"
II you like fine music, good singing, |
good dancing; ifyOu want an evening in
which ITO laugh aud grow fat" see
juy Brothers Minstrels, Wednesday
evening, at ArmOry Hall.
The liquor people are keeping the
ubject of re-submission Of the question
o the people sgitsted. 1t is safe to say
hat the majority will be larger against
liquor at the next election, than it was
It the last.
The members o. the Avenue NJ. E
Jhurch and League will hold a supper
a the Masonic Tempt on Wednesday,
10th. Supper served at half
last five o'clock; chicken salad, oysters,
iscuits, coffee, ice cream and cake.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Gave Party.

Mrs. Houston Wilson, who resides
on North Front Street, gave q pretty
party in honor Of her little friend, Mas
ter Curtis Vinyard, last Saturday after
noon from 2until o'clock. There were
quite q number of little friends who as
sembled to enjoy the afternoon with
Master Curtis. Games we're INDUCED
in for sometime, after which all were
invited into the dining room where
cake, cream, fruit and confeetiOns were
served the little ones. All left extend.
their very warmest wishes TO Master
Curtis and his hostess, Mrs. Wilson.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Chi Epsilon Chi.

The last meeting Of the Chi Epsilon
Chi Society was held in the lecture
room Of the Presbyterian Church, Mon.
day, February lst. ALI those present
were delighted with the interesting and
instructive programme which had been
prepared. After refreshments were
served the members sang, together, a
number Of good old songs accom- mpanied
by William FOulk on his mandolin.
This society means business.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Rev. ]. 7. Van BurkaIOw Dead.

Rev. James T. Van Burkalow, one
the oldest and most widely known
ministers Of the Wilmington NJ. E.
Conference, died at his residence in
Dover Wednesday morning, aged 81
years. While out Of the active minis.
try for several years, he had assisted
many OF the pastors on the Peninsula.
He was Civil Var veteran aud chap.
lain OF this Dover G. A. r. Post. Mr..
Van BurkslOw was admitted to the
Philadelphia Conference in 1859 and
was transferred to the Wilmington
Conference at the time OF its Organiza-
ton. He WAS a chaplain of the United
States Navy from 1868 to 1865. His re-
lstiOn was changed from effective TO
in 1904. He leaves a
widow and one son, the Rev. James 7,
Van BurkalOw, who Is connected with
the New York East Conference and
lives at GayIardsville, Conn. The fun.
ersl will be held on Saturday from
Wesley Church. Intermentwili be Ia
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
SESSION OF
SUSSEX COUNTY COURT

The February term Of the Superior
Court and Court Of Geneal Sessions
met at Georgetown on Monday, with
Judges Pennewill and Boyce presiding.
Attorney General Andrew G. Gray
and bis deputy, Charles w. Whitley.
made their first appearance in their Of
fetal capacities and produced q very
favorable impression by the effective
manner in which they conducted their
work.
George H. Hall OF Milford was made
foreman OF the grand jury.
Mary E. Brittlngham OF DagsbOrO,
indicted for assault and battery upon
Mrs. Joseph Williams at last term,
pleaded guilty. The court imposed q
fine Of $50 and costs, in all, S62.63.
James Daniels Of Milford, charged
with shooting at Willard Deputy, told
the court that he had been troubled for
q long time with some persons coming
to his house after dark and threatening
him and destroying his property. The
court placed him under a $500 peace
bond.
ROscO Burton, cOlored, charged with
being implicated in the robbery OF
George KOhn, q young peddler, near
Milford, last August, was found guilty
and sentenced to two years imprisOn-
ment, to receive 20 Iashes at the New
Castle County W0rkhouse on the 18th
Of February, and to pay a fine OF $1OO.
Harry Burbage, who broke into the
cottage Of Captain Samuel Riley OF
Wilmington, at RehObOth Beach, and
took his goods out, claiming that Riley
was a squatter on his land, and who
afterwards learned that the whole plot
Of land at the head Of RehOboth Bay is
State land, and then put the goods
back, neglecting, however, to return
some Of the articles, was fined $50 for
trespass and cost OF prosecution.
In the case Of the State vs.. Willis
Dukes Of Bridgeville, charged with as
ssElt with intent to commit murder on
Night Watchman Robert H. Gordy OF
the jury returned a verdict OF
guilty, aud he was sentenced to pay 3
line OF $50 and be imprisoned for two
months.
David ZerOwsky, charged with re-
'eiving stolen goods, pleaded guilty and
vas sentenced TO pay S72 as restitution
money and be imprisoned for one year.
Johu r HIgnut, indicted for assault
With intent TO commit murder upon
-ames A. Lowe on November 9th last,
ntered plea Of guilty to assault, and
vas sentenced to pay a fine Of $50 aud
e imprisoned in the wOrkhouse for
erm Of six months
In the case of John r. Warren OF
4ewes, charged with the larceny Of
lOthing from George s. Lubker, the
lry returned a verdict Of not guilty.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
CITIZENS Of BRIDGEVILLE
VOTE FOR WATERW0RKS

AT an election held at Bridgeville
last Monday the voters decided for
waterworks. The vote was nearly three
to one for waterwOrks, and the COM
missiOneTs will at once present q bill
to the Legislature asking fol the right
to borrow the necessary money to have
the waterwOrks installed.
The town has improved so rapidly the
past few years that water plaut has
become a necessity. 1t is said that 40
small town on the Peninsula has grown
in the past few years as rapidly as
Bridgeville, and the building continues.
In nearly every section of the town
houses have been erected costing from
s., 900 to 200 during the past year,
and many costly ones will be erected
this year.
Lots have increased rapidly in value,
and 3 large tract OF land has been laid
Off into building lots on the southern
side Of town to make room for the i'm
prOvements
w. P. Short was reelected major
for the third term. Other town officers
elected are; J w. Dimes, treasurer
W. NJ. Radcliffe, assessor; w. J. F.
Swain, R. Reese Layton, Harry L.
Cannon, commissioners.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Read the Bible Forty Times.

We stated in the last issue OF The
Times that Charles B. Vaughan Of
iDover, "enioys the unusual distinction"
OF having read the Bible from cover to
cover three times, and has entered up
onsits fourth reading. Rev. George w.
Burke Of Wilmington Conference now
residing in Smyrna has read the Bible
from cover to cover forty times and the
New Testament the 104th time. His
wife has read the Bible from cover to
cover 80 times and the New Testament
81 times.-SmyTna Times.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Sussex County Levy Court.

The new Levy Court OF this county
met on Tuesday, in the Office Of the
Clerk Of Peace, Harvey NJ. Short being
made chairman pro tenn. AT the cal.
ling OF the roll all the members re-
spOnded to their names. Thomas A.
Williams, OF the Second Representa-
tive District, was elected permanent
chairman, upon motion Of A. H. King.
Upon motion Of H. NJ. Short, Daniel
J. Layton, Jr.. was elected attorney for
the Court for one year. Charles H.
Windsor was placed in nomination for
janitor by Mr. King aud he was duly
elected. John +. James was elected
Trustee Of the Poor from the Fourth
Representative District TO fill the I'M
expired term Of Handy Belts, deceased.
Other trustees Of the poor were elected
as follows; First District, William J.
Reed Seventh District, Lemuel Lynch;
Ninth District, John II. Dodd. 1t was
resolved that the Levy Court proceed to
the examination and correction OF the
assessment lists and to receive no other
business, unless absolutely necessary,
until said examination and correction
is committed
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Guy Brothers MinstrsIs.

Guy Brothers Minstrels, who for
many years past have delighted aud
fence after audience in Milford are to
appear here on Wednesday evening
next, February 10th, in Armory Hall
There are about 80 highly reputable
artists and musicians with this troupe
and it is said that their performances
Of this season surpass all others Of
former years. To those who are fami.
lar with modern minstrelsy, the an
nouncement Of Guy Brothers coming
will be greeted with delight and pleas
ure.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Prime Hook Social.

There will be a Box Social at the
Prime Hook Neck School House on
next Thursday, February 1lth. II
stormy it will be postponed until Fri
day evening. A part.of the Christmas
program, which was not rendered on
account Of bad weather, will be given.
There will also be recitatiOns and ad-
dresses in honor Of Lincoln's birthday.
The public is cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
READY FOR LAUNCHING
BATTLESHIP DELAWARE

The battleship Delaware will be
launched at the yards Of the Newport
News Shlpbuildmg and Dry Dock Com
psny al Newport News, Va, on Satur-
day morning.
The new battleship will be one Of the
largest in the navy. Her general di.
meL sions are as follows: Length over
all. SIS feet 9 inches breadth OF beam,
IS feet ? inches depth OF hold, "A feet
s inches.
She will have displacement of 1000
tons, and is to make q knots an hour,
which is good speed on the water. She
will be propelled by twin. screws, driven
by two fOur-cylinder triple. expansion
engines. The arament will comprise
ten 12.inch guns mounted in pairs, in
turrets fourteen 5-inch guns and two
submerged torpedo tubes, which will
make the boat formidable foe as well
as a stsuRch defender in the event Of
being called into action.
When the battleship Delaware par
in State occasions or exchanges
with foreign powers she
will have a handsome stand OF colors
to display, the gift Ct the State d. A. r.
The Delaware will receive three flags,
Oid Glory, the naval battalion ensign,
and a flag bearing the coat Of arms of
Delaware, to be used when the battle
ship is on dress parade.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Birthday Anniversary.

Samuel s. Roberts, clerk in the office
Of Superintendent A. J. Whitney, Jr 4,
OF the Delaware Railroad, was 66 years
old on Wednesday, and he received
sincere tributes by many friends and
employees Of the company. They sent
him a shower Of post cards, some Of
which we're Of pretty design and costly.
His desk was covered from time to time
during the morning with these pretty
testimonials Of esteem. They came from
one end Of the road to the other. Mr..
Roberts is a pioneer in Delaware rail-
rosding, his employment dating back
to 1866, this being his 43rd year in the
service. He is a former resident Of Mil
ford and is we'll known and deservedly
popular.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
KENT COBNY LEVY COURT
STANDING COMMITTEES

President Sapp, Of the new Kent
County Levy Court, at Tuesdays meet
ing, announced standing committees
az follows:
Claims-Truax DOnOhO, Powell.
Assessors--G -GoOden, Hughes, Hutchins
County Treasurer and Treasurer OF
the POOr-GoOdeu, Hughes, Harper
COnstables and Justices Of the Peace
Hughes, Sherwood, Csrmesn.
Attorney General and COuRty Build.
ing Officers except Sheriff-sheerwOed,
GOOden, Hutchins.
Election and Registrars-Hughes,
GeOden, Carmesn.
Printing and County Records-Sher-
wood, Truax, Powell.
Official Records-DOnehO, Truax,
Powell.
Public Bulldings-DOnOhO, Hughes,
Hutchins.
Sheriff and Coroner-DonohO, Truax,
Powell.
At the March meeting Of the court
the county collectors and cOnstables
will be elected, all of whom will be
Democrats.
Trustees OF the Poor we're elected as
follows: First District, Benjamin q.
Collins Third. John E Wilson /; Fifth,
Glider w. Jackson Seventh, Isaac X.
GOOden Ninth, George w. Collins.
All five are Democrats aud as a result
the new board will be equally divided
DSlitioRlly.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Busy Compiling Assessment.

The various committees, which were
appointed by the president Of the Town
Council, George Fisher Pierce, for the
purpose Of making out the scrap assess-
ment for the year 1903 are busy at work
and will have the assessment cOmplet-
ed in the next few days as it must be
hung up for the inspection Of the pub.
lie sometime between February 10th
and Goth. Last year there were quite
a number'Of persons who we're asses
able left of the list and it is hoped this
year that those who are dOiHg the work
will be able to make the same without
80 many omissions.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Box Social.

A box social and entertainment will
be given at Benefits Gate School, Dis
trict No As, on Friday evening, Febru-
ary 18th. All are cordially invited to
attend, and the young ladies to bring
boxes. II stormy on that evening, will
be held the following evening, Febru-
ary 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Handsome Base Granite Monument.

Mrs Sarah H Lister, OF Philadelphia,
has caused to be erected at Thorn psOn-
willie, in Milford Neck, Kent County,
Delaware, q handsome base granite
monument which is on the sarcOphagus
style and bears the following insorip-
tion
Sacred to the memory Of
Colonel John Wood,
son OF Joseph and Christiana Wood
Patriot and Phllaathropist,
who departed this life
September "a. 1913.
aged about 81 years
Mary Hall Wood,
wife OF Col. John Wood,
daughter Of Winlock
and Mary ManlOve Hail.
departed this life
December %, 1881,
aged about 81 years.
On the reverse side Of the monument,
facing the site Of the old church, ap-
pears this inscription
Near this spot, on land donated
by Col. Wood, stood the first
NJ K. Church of Milford Neck,
built IN 1890 largely by his generosity.
William " Sipple & Son, OF Milford,
Delaware, were the contractors for the
work
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Fourth Quarterly Conference.

At the Fourth Quarterly Conference
fOC Pennington, which was held Janu.
arg SOth, reports showed the work to be
In good condition. About S110O has
BseR spent on expenses and paid. The
Ladies Aid, consisting Of twelve mem.
beEs, have raised sl62, and paid on the
above. Appreciation Ofthe pastor was
shown by giving him q unanimous in.
vitstien to return.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Operatta.

Tickets for the Operatta, which will
be given at Armory Hall, on FebIu-
ary 10th, for the benefit Of the Milford
Library, will be placed on sale at the
store Of c. D. Abbott & Go. during the
coming week. This will doubtless be q
good entertainment and the cause for
which it viii be given should command
q liberal patronage
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Valentine Social.

The ladies of WilliamsvilIe Church
will have a Valentine Soelcal at the
home Of Mars. Robert Jones on Friday
evening, February 18th. Refreshments
for sale. Rroceeds for missions. All
are cordialIs invited.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
In Hospital.

Mrs. William Wyatt, Of near George
town, formerly Miss Lizzie Crouch Of
Milford, was taken on Tuesday to a
Philadelphia hospital where she was
to have undergone an operation on
or Thursday for some SER
ious liver affection.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
A Correction.

Miss Elizabeth McCloskey, the pop
ular trainer, who has been with US be-
fore will arrive in town the middle Of
this month to stage q new musical
Sketch for February 9th, instead Of
March 9th as stated in last weeks
paper. Don't forget the date you all
knOW Miss McCloskey.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Red Mems Home May Be at Newark.

Great Sachem Baker has been re.
quested to call meeting of the Great
Council Of the Improved Order Of Red
Men to be held on April 22nd at the
Pie property near Newark. The Red
Mems Fraternal Home Of Delaware
has secured an option on the property,
which contains tweHty-e eight rooms
and is surrounded by fifteen acres Of
land.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Fine Musicale.

Miss Maria Causey gave a musicale
to her scholars on Friday evening last
at her residence on South Walnut
Street. There we're about twenty-five
present to participate in the affair and
an excellent program was the result,
and a most delightful evening enjoyed
by all who were present.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Meeting at ThOmpsonvIIIe.

There will be a meeting Of the farm
ers at Thompsonville on Monday even
ing, February 9Th for the purpose Of
organizing a Rural Telephone Com
pany for a line from Milford to Webb's
Landing
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Milford Hospital Project.

Representative Hudson gave notice in
the Honse on Tuesday afternoon for a
StsteapprOpriation of $4,000 to &c to-
ward the purchase Of ground for an
emergency hospital at Milford and sp-
propriates 50, 900 toward maintenance
for the the first year, the amounts to
be paid February 1st, 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Bad Fan at Shlpyard.

Edward Dyer, former Milford boy,
fell fifteen feet from boat at the yard
Of the New York shlpbHilding Com
pany in Camden, New Jersey, last Fri
day and received serious laceTatiOns OF
the head and body. He was taken to
the Cooper Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Birthday Offerlne.

Sunday afternoon there will be
birthday offering in the Avenue NJ. z.
Sunday. School for the benefit of mis-.
sisaary all come out prepared.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
Married.
HALL-BUELL.


Miss Jennie Buell., daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. William Buell., and Jonathan
Willis Hall, son Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Ed.
ward Hall, both of Milford, were
quietly married by the Rev. James
Carroll, at his home in North Milford,
on Saturday evening, January 3Oth,
1909. Mr.. and Mrs. Hall make their
home in Milford.
GRIER-GILLIS.
Miss Mamie Gillis, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Allison A. GilIis, and Fred.
erick A. Grier. Jr, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick A Grier, all residents Of Sal.
isbury, Maryland, were married at noon
on Wednesday, January 9th, 1909, at
the home Of the brides parents, by the
Rev. Mr.. Besle. After a wedding
breakfast, the bride and groom left
for a bridal tour. The groom is a
grandson OF the late George S. Grier
Of Milford aud the bride niece Of B. E.
Gillis Of this town.
ANNON-WRIGHT
A very quiet wedding took place at
the bome Of Mrs. Susan NJ. Wright,
who resides near Frederick, Delaware,
on Wednesday, January 9th, 1909, at
high noon. when her daughter, Mary
became the bride OF David
Cannon, Jr., Of near FELTON,, Delaware.
Rev. D. F. McFaul, OF Wyoming, per.
formed the ceremony, while the wed.
ding march was played by her sister,
Mrs. John H. Biggs. The bride wore
, suit Of blue cloth with a waist Of
white net, beautifully trimmed with |
lace and insertion, and was unattended. |
Following the ceremony all repaired to
The dining room where q dinner was
Ierved.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-05
New Century Club.

The regular meeting Of the New Cen
tury club was held Monday, January
25th with the president in the chair,
after the reading and approval Of the
minutes the Literary programmes was
in the hands Of the History committee,
Mrs. Jos T. Anderson, chairman sub
ject, England. The following interest
ing programme was successfully rend.
cred A report from the State Educa-
tional Board. Mrs. John Welch an
instrumental duet, Mrs. Charles Alb
bott and Miss windsor this music was
very enjoyable, q paper "England and
the Crussdes" Miss Syrena J. Hall.
Next Monday will be a business and
social day, Mrs. George H. Hall and
Mrs. Fisher Pierce, chairman, Satur.
day, February 18th, the club will cele.
brate it's l1th anniversary with a lunch
con.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-12-01

his return to his own country ne was
one of the young bloods and acclaimed
so violently against the government
that he was banished and joined Pres
ident Barrios of Guatemala. whose
dream was to become head Of all the
Central American republics. an ambi
ton that Zelaya himself afterward en-
tertained. The young soldier became
member Of Barrios' staff and follow
ed him to his death. Zelaya then re-
turned to his own country. led revo-
luton and landed in the presidents
chair
Nicaragua is about the size of New
England and has less than a half
million inha bitants. most of whom are
Indians. In the old days it was called
Mohammed's paradise. but if the fol
lowers of the prophet were to see it
they would forswear their religion.
Nicaragua has no roads and in the in
terror is as primitive as in the days
of Columbus. The principal industries
are raising revolutions and avoiding
work. Zelaya has added one other oc-
cupation to those two-that of paying
taxes. He is great money maker and
has amassed private fortune of mil
lions. He is brave. however. has
shown some military ability and made
of his army something more than the
joke it is in some Latin American
countries.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-12-01
EMPTY STOCKING CLUB.

Institution Whose Object Is to Please
Elany Youngsters This Christmas.
Mrs James A. Richardson of Balti-
more is founder and president of the
Empty Stocking club, which will bring
joy to many childish hearts this Christ
mas. The object of the club is to fill
stockings that otherwise would be in
danger Of remaining empty on Christ
mas morning, at least until the little
feet of their owners were slipped into
them, and what child wants to ill his
stockings with feet on the day Santa
Claus is due to come around to fill
them with oranges and toys? SubSid-
larry to the club membership proper is
an auxiliary branch composed princi-
pally Of children of the adult members.
and they are entering with zest into
the plans for the benefit of their less
fortunate brothers and sisters.
To the girls of the auxiliary has been
intrusted the task of dressing the 1000
and odd dolls that have been purchas-
ed by their elders, and this work is
keeping hundreds of little fingers busy,
while the boys are getting UP amateur
circuses and other stunts" the pro-
ceeds Of which are to go to swell the
fund for the giant Christmas tree.