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Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News Chr0nieleS
During the Week.


Max Wilson, Of Philadelphia, is Wis
iting his parents.
William H. H. Davis spent part OF
this week in Philadelphia.
Grant Williams, Of Philadelphia, Wis
tied his parents this week.
Thomas Davis, OF Wilmington, visit
ed relatives here this week.
Edgar Harrington has returned home
from a trip in the mountains.
Walter H. Davis made a business
trip to Philadelphia this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Imly Abbott and child
are visiting her parents at Dagsboro.
Miss Eecta Brown, Of BiidReville,
visited Miss Clara Daniels this week.
Mrs. G NJ. Tatman visited her daugh'
ter at SwarthmOre College this week.
J.R. Harrington, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his father, Samuel Harrington.
William Benson, Of HurlOck, Nd, =,
visited relatives and friends in town
this week,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Robert Clifton, Of Eel
ton, visited Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Popping
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. J. SichteTmann, OF
Philadelphia, visited relatives in Mil
ford this week.
BIB. Topping is in Philadelphia and
New York this week looking after his
fall and Christmas goods
Mrs. William Roach and Mrs. Ray
mond Alexander spent Wednesday
with Mrs. Major Harrington.
Mrs David H Russell Of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of her parents, Mr.
aud Mrs. Garrett L HynsOn.
Mis-. Garrett w. Truitt and daugh-
ter, Of Philadelphia, have been visiting
relatives and friends in Milford.
Miss Claramond Belts. Of George
town. attended the dance here Monday
evening and was the guest Of Miss
Maud Lofiand.
DR.. William Marshall, Jr., returned
from his vacation trip to Europe last
Tuesday. His letters have been pub
llshed in the Chronicle.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. O'Brien and
daughter Genevieve, Of Philadelphia
are visiting their parents Captain and
Mrs. William Murphy.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
JOHN BARR CONVICTED
OF ATTEMPTING BRIBERY

John Barr, the welI.knOwn contractor
Of Georgetown, and former highway
commissioner Of Sussex County and
. Republican politician, wednesday
morning was unanimously decreed by
chief Justice Pennewill and Judges
WOollev and Hastings to be guilty OF
attempting to bTibe Jonathan P Hall
bv promising him $40 to vote the Re-
publican ticket at the 1908 election.
Barr was sentenced to pay a fine Of
$500 and the costs Of prosecution Whicn
amount to $500 in the first trial ana
about $3.50 in the second. Barr was
committed to the custody OF Sheriff
West until the fine and costs are PAID.
David ] Relnhardt and Daniel }
Layton Immediately gave notice OF an
appeaI in behalf Of Barr to the Supreme
Court. The appeal bond was fixed at
s. 600. and the bondsmen are John X.
Htsele. James H. Chapman and Daniel
Short.
Barr sat apparently unaffected as he
heard the verdict and sentence OF the
sourt Members of his family were IN
the court when sentence was imposed.
Attorney General Gray dropped the
second charge against Barr, that OF
promising Benz. B Morris $40 to vote.
This is the second conviction Of Barr.
At the April term Of Sussex court he
was adjudged guilty OF attempting to
tribe Hall, but the court granted new
trial before sentence was passed and 1t
was at the new trial that Barr was con-
vieted this time.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Real Estate Sales.

The brick property adjoining tie
Central Hotel, now occupied by V Nj
d. Harrington has been sold to him by
Slime & Kramlich at private terms
CT. w. Williams, real estate brok'
or. has very lately sold the 145 acre
farm located miles west OF Farming
ton and owned by Major l.. Anderson,
ESQ The purchaser Is F. H Mundy'
Of Middlesex County, New jersey. The
purchase price was $4,000 90 Mr.. Nun
dy is q practical farmer, having sold
his fine farm in Maine to the State for
an agricultural ex pertinent station, ano
this selection was made after much in
vestigation over the Peninsula aud
other sections Of county. The way
this home aud farm have been improv-
ed and managed reflects great credit on
Mr.. aud Mrs. Anderson, as the prop
erty has nice large buildings, dwelling
with hot and cold water and other con-
veniences, 8 fine cellar etc.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
SHORT LOCAL BREVlTIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

Court convenes at Dover on Monday.
A band Of Gypsies are camping near
the Tub Mill.
The Kent Couny Pomona Grange
meets at CheswOld next Thursday.
The Red Mems FIaternal Home at
Newark will be dedicated on Wednes-
day, October 9th.
The 5lst anniversary Of the Chapel
Sunday School was observed last even
ing with appropriate exercises.
The annual convention Of the Sussex
County Sunday School Association Will
be held in Bridgeville next Tuesday.
October sIst falling on Sunday this
wear Halloween will he observed
Monday evening, November lst.
The Great Council Of Delaware, Imp'd
Order Of Red Men, will meet in vii
mington on Wednesday and Thursday
October 27th and 2sth.
President Harter Of Delaware College
last Saturday received official notice
that women as well as men will be al
lowed to take the Rhodes scholarship
examinations on October 18TH and Goth.
Joseph T George, who several years
ago resided in Milford, died at his home
in fredericksburg, Md, on Sunday, Oc'
tober Srd, after a long illness, aged about
6s years His remains were uttered at
Barratt's Chapel, Frederick, Delaware.
The Kent County Sunday School
Convention will be held 10 the Dover
Baptist Church on Wednesday, Oeto'
Der Goth. The program will include
two addresses by H. E. Carmack' OF
Pittsburgh; one on "HOw to Teach a
Lesson, ," and the other on "The Oppor'
tunity OF the Sunday School"
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Church News.

Christ Church, Sunday, october 18th,
ssrvice at 10 80 a. M; Sunday School,
2sO p. m. Guild meets at 2.SO p m,
On wednesday, October goth, at Mrs
James NJ. HALLS.
Presbyterian Church.-Services at IL
o'clock. The pastor will speak on ''The
Good Fight and the Finished Race "
Sabbath School at 2 O'Clock. Lesson,
"Paul Before Felix" Evening meeting
att. sabjsst, "Doubting Castle"
The Milford NJ. E. Church, Howard
T Quigg, minister, Mems meeting at
ssOa. m. will be led by Walter Jester.
All men are invited. Divine worship
At 1890 a. m. Sermon, "Christian Mis-
.ioparies 10 India"; Sunday School, 2
p.m.; EpwOrth League meeting at 6 SC
M. Divine worship, : 30 p. N. Ser
mou. "Wheels Full Of Eyes"
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
FORMER MILFORD BOY
CHARGED WITH LARCENY

George RsynoT, aged about 10 years,
some years ago a we'll known character
in Milford, who was arrested In VIII
mington on two charges, one larceny
and the other larceny as bail, had hear
ing in, the City Court on Thursday of
last week, after which be was held un-
der S4OO bail for the Court Of General
Sessions, $500 on each charge. In the
larceny case Raynor was accused and
admitted Of stealing a pOcketbOOk con-
tanning 81 20 from the law Office OF
Thomas F. Bayard in the du Pont
Building. In the larceny as bailee case
Raynor was accused OF keeping some
money that did not belong to him. He
had sold wooden box to cOloFed
woman named Annie Biddle for 70
cents, and the woman is alleged to
have given him a 81 bill to get changed,
but be neglected to return the change.
The boy is a cripple and is not thought
to be meHtally sound.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Public Sales.

NJ. Hamm. will sell his personal
property at public sale at his home one
half mile east of Milford on Tuesday,
october l9th. For particulars read pub
lie sale advertisement in this paper.
RS. Wilson will sell some valuable
personal property at his home at Oak
drove Mills, miles from Milford, on
road leading to Pennington, on Tues
daV. October 26th, 1909. For further
Dartieulars see posters or advertisement
iu another column Of this paper.
Another large public sale Of horses,
cattle. harness, blankets, carriages and
ruaabouts will be made by Nutter &
windsor on Wednesday, October 10th,
At their saIesrooms in South Milford.
For particulars see their advertisement
in anouher part Of this paper or posters
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Building and improvements.

The addition to the First National
Bank building will be done by the
middle Of November.
The many residences in progress are
being rushed to completion, SO thstthe
owners may get in before the holidays.
The old building occupied by J. Oscar
Brown SIS a tinsmiths shop, which
ioins the Chronicle building, is to be
re. built and made more cOmmodious,
by the owner, Peter F. Causey.
The new four story building Of the
L. d. CaulK Company is now up three
stories, and it is one Of the most solidly
constructed buildings in this town.
Tney hope to occupy it before the first
Of the year.
r. D. Carrier George ManlOve has
purchased a lot Of w. n. Hires iu Mil
ford View and will have erected at once
residence. Already the work OF erec-
ton has been started and the stables
are nearly completed.
Town Council will begin this week
to place q stone wearing surface on the
extreme end of South Walnut Street,
commencing at the town limits and
connecting with the macadam road
way in front Of the home Of President
Of Council, G. F Pierce.
The new post office is receiving the
plaster finish, and the concrete work
has been com pleted. A delay has been
caused by the timers not having COM
pIeted the standing ridges Of the roof
which are capped with tin; but this
will be done this week. The cOntrae'
tor states that he will complete his
work in December sure, and may do II
by the first of the month.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Bible Union Organized.

On Friday evening, October sth,
members Of the Methodist, Baptist and
Presbyterian Churches met In the lee
ture room Of the Presbyterian Church
for the purpose Of organizing a Bible
Union. The meeting asvery interest
log and we'll attended, over fifty per
sons being present. Rev. h. L. Bun
stein presided. II was decided TO hold
regular meetings on Friday evenings
from 8 to 9 O'Clock for the study OF the
international Sunday School lesson and
also have a regular course Of Bible
study. The fret regular meeting Will
be held on Friday evening, October
22nd, from eight to nine O'Clock In the
lecture room Of the Presbyterian Church
and Till be in charge Of Rev. II. l..
Bunstein. All who are interested IN
the study Of the Bible are earnestly
urged to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Don't Mss It.

The "King's Carnival" will De given
in Armory Hall this friday evening
by $50 -four home talent. The program
promises to be unusually good and the
costumes are all new and most attrac
tive. The two coon specialties are alone
worth the price Of admission. The
king, Captain w. E Lank. calling for
amusements, bTing- to his court people
from all nations. Chinese aud Japs
from the Orient, Cowboys from the far
West, spectacular rose scene from the
sKirmiss. aKiddies Reception Day,
Spaniards, Monke, and Flag the Drill
representing America" Bouquet OF
Flowers and solo. George Bradheld
tells his little experience in the song,
Just Because 1 Couldn't Sing" "Love
Me and the World is Mine" The Sleih
Piano will be used. Seats on sale at
AbbOtt's 30 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
street Brawl

Wednesday night about y o'clock, IN
the vicinity Of the First National Bank
and the National Hotel, the residents
OF that section were badly disturbed by
the brawling Of a number OF persons
who had been imbiblng too freely Of
LIQUOR. Officer Ackerman came down
aud arrested Thomas Poor, one OF the
number. the others having left the
scene Poor was given q hearing
Thursday morning and q fine OF $40
and cost imposed for his part in the
general disturbance. The others who
took part in the affair will be arraigned
as quickly as possible and be made to
answer fully for such breach OF the
peace. This sort Of conduct is going TO
be broken up. and if heavy fines will
not accom- plish the result then impris
onment for 80 days will be tried, so
those accustomed TO such disorder had
better take warning.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
This Weeks Court News.


Following is a report OF this weeks
proceedings OF the Sussex County Court:
At the request OF the prosecuting
witness. Attorney. General Gray Mon
day retired the case against Lee Long
Of Selbyville, charged with muTderous
assault upon his father in-law, by shoot
ing him. The father-in-law, who has
recovered from his wounds, did not
desire to push the case.
Howard c. Whsley, OF Laurel, in the
Court Of General Sessions Monday after
noon at 2.3O O'Clock was placed on
trial on the charge Of offering and
paying to John H. Rash, also Of
Laurel, $40 to vote the Republican
ticket at the last general election.
Chief Justice Pennewill and Associate
Judges Woolley aud Hastings pre-
sided. David J. Reinhardt, OF Will
mingtOn, and D. J. Layton, OF George
town, were counsel for the defendant.
The first witness called by the State
was Deputy Clerk OF the Peace w.
Elwood Wright, who produced lhe
registrars book and the book OF reg
istered voters for the Fourth Repre-
sentative district, which comprises
Broad Greek Hundred, and swOre they
contained the name of Rash as being q
qualified voter in that district Rash,
the prosecuting witness, was then
called to the stand and testified that
Whaley did not offer him two five
dollar notes to vote, Notwithstanding
that testimony that had been taken by
Former Attorney General Richards at
Laurel in which he swOre that Whaley
had given him the money.
Attorney General Gray, who con 1uct
ed the examination, having type
written copy OF the evidence given in
the magistrates office at Laurel, asked
permission from the court to examine
/ the witness and after strenuous draw
ing out examination in which Rash
did aot seem to remember any Of the
testimony before the Laurel magistrate,
moved that the court dismiss the case,
saying "From the testimony l have
from the witness stand, l will ask the
court to render verdict Of not guilty. f"
His motion was acted upon accord
ingly.
The cases Of John I. Watson and
Thomas A. Rudell, both Of Georgetown,
indicted for sellIsg 'racket cider, F." were
postponed until the February term.
In the divorce case OF Charles B..
Porter Of Greenwood, vs.. Mary h. Por-
ter, alsO Of that place, a tiHal decree was
granite by Chief Justice Pennewill.
Attorney General Gray dropped the
charge Of murder against Captain Lo-
renzo Massey, Of near Laurel, and the
charge of ffelonious assault against ClaT'
ence Quail, cJlored.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Indecent Conduct.

On Wednesday of last week, an
evening party was held at the home Of
r H. Jefferson, at Cedar Creek, and
everything had been arranged so that
everyt ody present anticipated delight
ful evening, and such would have been
the result but for several young men OF
Slaughter Neck, who became so inde-
cent in conduct by the use Of bad lam
guage and shooting, that the young
ladies' present out Of respect to them
selves and fear we're compelled to &C.
quit the scene and adjourn to their re-
speetive homes. Such conduct from
Young men Of good families and Of In
telligence is indeed q deplOrable condi
ton, and but for the regard that is held
for their families, all Of them would be
quickly apprehended and brought to
answer before a court Of justice.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
New Century Club.

The regular business meeting Of the
Milford New Century Club was held on
Monday October 18th, at3 BOP. m. with
the president, Mrs. John w. Weleh, IN
the chair. After the minutes were read
and approved and all business trans
acted, Mrs. Frank Richards, chairman
Of history, announced October 18th as
"FIag Day." when Mrs. T. v. Cahall
will review the work, "a Man Without
a Country" A poem will also be given
on "The Flag" A full attendance OF
members is requested.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Benefit for Town Clock Fund.

The "silver King" is the title Of the
play to be given in ArmOIy Hall on
Tuesday evening, November 9th, by the
amatuer talent OF Milford, managed
by Mr.. and Mrs T. J Quinn. The play
is one Of the grand dramas Of twenty
five years ago, which was popular all
over America. The net proceeds are
to be given to the clown Clock Fund, "
and everybody will be interested for
this especial reason, By an error last
week we announced the play as The
speculator;" but the "SiIver King Is
so far more attractive that there is no
comparison.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Handsome Yacht Here.

The motor yacht, Count Pulaski, Of
Long Island, is in winter quarters at
the Vinyard ShipbuiIding COmpany's
wharves in Milford. She is owned by
A. Komorowski, who has purchased
two farms near staytOnsville, Della
ware. six miles southwest from Milford,
aud whose home is in Brooklyn. n T..
The Yacht has two large engines, Is
equipped with ali the modern con-
veniences and furnished in luxurious
style. Milford is getting to be popu'
lar place for the winteriug Of yachts and
motor boats.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
A Appeal for Help.

The Delaware Branch Of the Ameri'
ran National Red Cross Association has
received an appeal made at the urgent
reauest OF United States Consul Gen.
oral. Monterey. Mexico, for clean plain
clothing for men, women and children,
also shelled corn, and beans in bage,
simple cooking utensils and light blank
cts for Mexican food sufferers. All do
nations can be sent to the residence OF
Mrs. George w. Marshall.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Women May Compete.

Women who take the qualifying eX
aminations for Rhodes scholarships at
Delaware College, on October 18Th and
goth, will also qualify for tie Federation
of Women's Clubs scholarship at OK
ford, Cambridge or London Universi-
ties. Iu this State, the application may
be made to Mrs. George w. Marshall, at
Milford, president II education in the
State Federation. Full credentials must
be cent with the application. After the
local officers have given their written
approval Of the candidacy, the permit
to enter the examinations is granted
upon its presentation to Miss Gill. A
copy Of all credentials should be filed
at the same time with Mrs. Potter
Their addresses are Miss Laura Drake
Gill, No. 1926 Nineteenth Street, Wash
ington, D. c.; Mrs. Frances Squire Pot
ter, University Of Minnesota, Mime
apolis, MINI.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Audience Delighted.

Milford has had many fine entertain
ments given at Armory Hall but the
most entertaining and delightful one
that has visited Milford for long time
was that OF Mildred aud Rouclere in
"The Flight of Princess Iris" From
start TO finish it was one continuous
laugh. The entire performance is re-
fined Throughout aud it can be safely
said that Mildred and Rouclere are
among the finest on the American stage.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
To Free, Harrington Monument.

The monument to be erected by rela-
tives and citizens over the grave OF
Chief Justice and Chancellor Samuel
NJ. Harrington, great DelawaIean ana
writer OF Delaware Law, arrived 81
Dover from Vermont on Thursday ana
will be placed in position by A. \.
Moore in Lakeside Cemetery and un.
yelled with appropriate ceremony.
The shaft is twenty-five feet ID neigne
aud is OF fine Vermont marble.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
School Board Wants 1908 Tases.

The members OF the Milford Board Of
Education are very anxious that Col
leetor Gardner w. Joseph shall pro-
coed and clear up the taxes yet un-
maid on the 1903 duplicate, and men
tion is made concerning the matter so
that the public may know just how
the hoard is bounding the collector for
the remaining taxes on said duplicate
Go forward, il you owe any taxes for
wear 1908, and pay them and help the
schools to secure the monies due and
which can be used at this time to
good advantage.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
SneelaI Services.
motor boa

Special services will be held at the
home Of Frank 7. Dawson, at Cedar
Greek. on Sunday afternoon, October
nth. at 8 O'Clock, conducted by Rev.
w. H. Savage. Everybody is invited
10 attend aud are made welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Arrested On Liquor Charge.

Edward Hudson, OF Milford, was ar
rested wednesday sight on charge OF
the illegal sale Of intoxicating liquor
and taken to Dover Thursday morning
by Constable J. Harry Latehum for a
hearing, and was held in $500 bail for
appearance at court and was commit
ted t. jail in default Of bail.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
Police News.

Thomas Cooper, cOlored, was arrest
ed on Monday evening for having been
disorderly, he having slapped SPlOmon
Young IN the mouth. The case being
Of trivial nature, fine Of 81 90 and
81 40 costs were imposed.
Milford chronicle., 1909-10-15
obituary.
RoWERs.

Mrs. Lavinia Bowers died at her
home In Baltimore on Sunday Of peri
tonities. The remains were brought to
Milford ON Tuesday morning and in
rsrment at odd Fellows Cemetery. The
deceased was sister to Mrs. Asbury
smith and Mrs. Harrison Web0 OF
this town.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-27
some cyRlous WILLS.
Efforts Of the Dead to Control Actions

Efforts, Of tho Dead to Control Actions
of Future Generations.
The Irish gentleman who has left
1000 to q religious house on condition
that his wife enters 1t and spends the
rest Of her life In prayer is another
example OF the quaint methods by
which the dead sometimes endeayory
to control, the living, says Tit Bits. alii,
It was blunt farmer who drew up
his will leaving $500 to his widow.
When the lawyer reminded him that
some distinction should be made In
case the lady married again he dou-
bled the sum, with the remark that
him as gets her'll deserve it."
1T was a wealthy German who fif-
teen years ago bequeathed his proper
ty to his six nephews and six nieces
on the sole condition that each Of the
nephews married woman named An
tome and each niece married man
named Anton. The first born Of each
marriage was to be named Anton or
Antoine, according to sex. Each mar
riage was also to take place on one OF
st. Anthony's days. What happened
to the nephews and nieces is "wrapt
in mystery" in the office Of the Ger
man registrar general.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-27

Good Road or Good Roads.-Shall
it be good road or good roads? ques-
tions H. H. Windsor in the August
number Of Popular Mechanics. and
adds:
1.-The state of Pennsylvania appro-
priated $3,000,000 to be spent during
the next two years in the construction
of a good road from Philadelphia to
Pittsburg and on to the Ohio state
line The distance to be about 300
per mile $4,000. Inasmuch as the
route will doubtless follow to a large
extent highways now in use. much Of
which is already fairly good roads,
the expenditure of such a sum, If hon.
estly applied, cannot fail Of superior
results.
THE plan, however, is to be regret
ted In the first place it is not need
ed There is not now, nor is there
likely to be, any considerable amount
of trans-state freight traffic for such
road. All classes of freight are be-
ing moved by the railroads at rates
which make hauling on highways pro-
hibitive.
1.-The cities and villages on the i'm
mediate route would, of course, be
benefited, but at the expense Of other
portions of the state.
AS an example of high-grade road
building to the rest of the state 1t Is
of doubtful value, because of its very
excellence. Few counties and fewer
townships could or would feel able or
inclined to duplicate it locally. On tile
contrary, on account of its cost, 1t
places an argument in the mouths Of
those opposing the good roads move
ment calculated to create adverse crit
icism.
Vastly better would be a distribu-
ton of this money on a basis say. of
$1,000 a mile, to such counties as would
spend an equal amount of their own
money. This would provide for 1,500
miles of excellent roads, as $4,000 a
mile spent on present highways would
make a really good road where road
material is as abundant as 1t is In
Pennsylvania. This is the plan which
has been adopted elsewhere, and Is
found not only to stimulate the de-
sire for good roads, but enables any
and all parts of the state to be equal
ly benefited"