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Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
JABEZ WILEY NAME
CLERK Of THE PEAGL

Governor Preston Lea on Saturday
last announced the appointment OF
Jabez Wiley as Clerk Of the Peace for
Sussex County to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of John W. Green.
Mr. Wiley is veteran Republican Of
near Greenwood and is about so years
old aud farmer.
The Republican County Committee
Of Sussex had endorsed Horace Sudler
Of Bridgeville for the place bus the
Governor did not feel that he was OBJ.
liged to follow the committees recon-.
meudation, as his appointment Of Mr.
Wiley indicates.
Mr.. Wiley is appointed for the I'M
expired term OF MI. Green, which is a
few days short or two years. The ap
pointmeat is subject to confirmation by
the Senate. The salary is $500, and
on the fees received. He has
a deputy who is paid $500 in addition.
Mr.. Wiley gave bond and entered upon
his duties on Monday. W. Elwood
Wright will continue as the deputy.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
PAINFULLY INJURED IN
A SAW MILL ACCIDENT

Louis Rider, a farmer, who reside,
with his family on the place formerly
owned by Frank Reed, east OF Milford
met with sad and painful accident
on Thursday afternoon Of last week.
Mr.. Rider, having a son who is EN-.
ployed IN the saw mill Of Reed Broth
ers, went over to the mill to assist him
IN some work there. and while thus
engaged belt slipped of Of one Of the
circular saws and in his attempt to re-
place it he lost his balance and became
entangled with the saw, which mangled
his left arm so badly that it was neces-
sary to amputate that mem Der at the
elbow. His leg was also badly lacerated
and several stitches we're necessitated.
As soon as the accident occurred he
was at once brought to Milford to the
office Of Or. John S. Prettyman, who
with the assistance Of Dr.J Lynn Pratt,
performed the operation Much SYM
pathy goes out to Mr.. Rider, as he is a
hard working man and much thought
OF by every one who knows him.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Engagements Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Hardesty of viii.
mington announce the engagement OF
their daughter, Miss Edith May, to
Allen Wsrfield Heisler OF New York.
son OF Mrs. Charles c. Heisler Of Phila.
delphia, and nephew Of Ex-Governor
William T. Watson Of Milford. The
wedding date has not been fixed.
Mrs. Lillian Kelly, Of Putnam Ave.
nue., New Brunswick, N. j., announces
the engagement Of her daughter, Miss
Eva COrsa Kelly, to Leslie R. Stewart,
a real estate man in New York but for.
merly living in New Brunswick, where
his grandfather, J. F. Stewart, is still
IN business. Miss Kelly lie a grand.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Corsa,
formerly residing near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
The Girl of The Sunny South

In the same class as 1.-THE Old Home
stead, " ashore Acres" "Way Down
East' and kindred plays, stands the
successful Southern romance"The Girl
of the Sunny South" 1t has the same
heart interest, humOr and pathos that
made the former plays welcome to the
playgoer who appreciates what is real
in actual life. 1t is a play which ap-
psals to all aud is devoid Of the nause.
atiDg effects Of modern sensational
plays. II 3 strong story OF hesrt inter
est, combined with stirring situations
and framed with picturesque scenery
count for anything. then THE Girl OF
the Sunny South" must be considered
as being one OF the most successful
plays Of modern days. it will be pre-
ssuted at Armory Hall on Wednesday
evening, January Goth.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Real Winter Weather.

When the cold weather Of last week
came it brought a drop Of the mercury
from Sc degrees, down to the teens, and
with it came fall fsnow which prom
ised to be heavy at one tune. But this
severe weather lasted barely "A hours,
before the mercury climbed to about
80 degrees, and it became threatening.
Since then the weather has been just
good winter, except on Monday and
Tuesday which were very much like
real spring time, both days being warm
enough to go without wraps.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Good Year for Marriages.

Leap year was a fruitful one for the
Sussex county maideHs, according 10
the statistics in the Court House for the
year 1908 There we're 4O3 marriages in
Sussex County during the past year,
and in all but 10 OF them the parties
were residents Of the county. This is
nearly 100 more than for the year prev.
iOus. Out OF 1852 deaths for the year
over one nalf we're from old age. many
OF the deceased being so and 80 years
old. Typhoid fever played an import.
ant part, causing Il deaths. Only SI6
births were recorded, although the
Court House officials claim that physi-
clans are slow in filing their reports.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
SHORT LOCAL BREYITIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

Al a meeting OF the directors OF the
Milford Library it was decided to sell
the shares during the first three months
for 81 90 for 1903
Governor Lea has appointed Charles
H. LeFevre of smyrna, Prothonotsry
Of Kent County. clerk Of the Supreme
Court Of the State
The Shakespeare Club will meet at
Miss Annie Halls residence on North
Front Street at 7.8O p. M. on Friday
evening, January 22nd
The assessment for Cedar Greek
Hundred has been completed and is
now hanging up for inspection. See
notice in other columns.
The w. &. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
HynsOn, corner Of Second and North
Streets, on Saturday, January 18TH, at
p. m. The text word will be "Meek-
ness"
George Watson, while working with
a steam saw on the farm OF George
Kenney last Tuesday cut of the end Of
q fBger and badly wounded another
finger by carelesness.
The Ever Ready Circle Of Kings
Daughters Of Dover will have a Tag
Day" on inauguration day, proceeds to |
go to The Palmer Home for Old Folks. /
Look out for the taggers.
Sunday, January 3rd, was the 73rd .
anniversary OF the ordination to the
Of Rev. John Linn McKim Of
Georgetown. He is in the 95th year OF
his age and the father Of Rev. J. Leigh
ton McKim Of MilfOid.
Mrs. Mary VaughR Wilson, widow
Of the late ManlOve Wilson Of Middle
town, died on Monday, January 4th,
aged 80 years. She was sister to the
ate Mrs. Robert H. Davis Of Milford
and native Of Sussex County, being
daughter OF George Frame
All those who are interested in good
Dads in Sussex County are invited by
he peTintendent Of the construction
4 roads in Worcester County, Mary
and, to visit Snow Hill and Stockton,
nd see the roads built there. It will
i've them a better idea Of what they
want and how to construct roads in
ussex County.
While playing with a loaded shell
Wednesday afternoon, Paul Heiner let +
explode with the result Of receiving a
ne load into his cheeks. The wisdom Is
'ming from this experience will no Il
oubt teach this lad that loaded shells v
re dangerous toys and should be let ii
one. The shell was extracted after q
me trouble by the attending physi- E
an and luckily left less serious 10
ound than was expected. II
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Stage Wine Kills Amateur actor

The untimely death Of Undertaken
Charles L. Pippin Of Marydel, aged %
years, who died last Sunday as the
result Of drinking a mixture OF rasp-
berry vinegar, a home made beverage
at home talent play in that town on
Friday evening, January Ist is being
Investigated by the authorities. From
the statement Of the attending physi-
cian' Dr. H. E Evans, who had been
IN constant attendance, death was due
to paralysis OF the heart. It is said he
was engaged to wed Miss Maud Hum.
mer, a school teacher, and their mar
riage was to be sOlemnized within few
weeks. 1t is not known that she had
any other suitof. y
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Reception to til. Governor.

Officers Of the Governors staff, tn,
Gel ( I staff and the First Infantry
teuds = 4 reception and dinner to Gov.
ernor Lea and Governor elect Penne.
will at the COuRtry Club in Whining.
toH, Oh Saturday evening last. The
First Anfantry Orchestra furnished the
music for the affair, which was under
the direction Of a committee Of officers.
Major E. @. Bradford, Jr.
Major A. R. Hart and Captain j. c.
Lawson.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Exciting Fox Chase.

William Walls Of near town, Frank c.
Robinson Of Pulaski, Va, Zed. Brown
OF Philadelphia, Peter Brown OF near
Frederick, aud William McKnatt of
Milford, had one Of the most exciting
fox chsses that has been known in
lower Della ware for years, on Wednes-
day Of last week. After a chase Of over
eight hours, starting near the home Of
John Walls, and running down as far
as Oakley and back near Johnson's
School at Williamsville the dogs sue.
ceeded in catching the largest pure red
fox over seen by even the oldest hunters
of this community. 1t weighed about
IA pounds and was at least four or five
feet in length and a real beauty. Nc.
KUatt, better known as "Chick," said.
in relating the story, "that the music
Of the dogs far excelled any pipe organ
that he had ever heard"
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
500, 900 From Insurance Department.

DR.. George W. Marshall, ex.Insur.
ance Commissioner f0v Delaware, made
his final settlement last week bringing
the Office up for the year 1903 TO the
stupendOus sum Of $6O,O24. When DR..
Marshall first took hold OF the Office the
annual income from the same to the
State was not quite $50, 600 which shows
that the doctor has been one Of the most
efficient officers Of the State and that
he has accomplished great results in
building up that office.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Real Estate Sales.

George w. TebO, real estate man
has just sold the Todd House Oh Dover
Green, owned by Joseph r. Neville, Ia
N. Prescott Of Milford consideration
5000.
The SO acre farm located at StaytOns
vile, owned by Richard A. Berry, Of
New York, was sold by c. T. w. Will
ANS to Matthew Janeda. Of WestmOre
and County, Pa, at terms which are
lot made public. II this little farm is
rOpsrly managed, it will make q very
ice poultry aud vegetable farm.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
New Century Club

The regular meeting Of the Milford
New Century Club was held in the
CLUB Parlors on Monday, January 18th.
The president called the meeting to
order The minutes OF the last meet
ing were then read and approved. The
report Of the board OF directors WAS read
by the president OF the board, Mrs.
Frank Richards. The treasussr's re-
port then followed. Both were ap.
proved The ladies then by vote de-
cided to hold a luncheon on Saturday,
February 18th, as the l4th, which is
the clubs anniversary, falls on Sunday.
r =ffeshments were served by the Hos
pl atty Committee Mrs. George H.
Hall and Mrs. Fisher Pierce, chairmen.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
ASKET
al News ChrOnicltd
ing the Week.

IN Frame, Of Berlin, n j., hst
be, Visiting Milford this week.
MY and Mrs. John W. Donovan are
the happy parents Of fine baby boy
born January 9th, 1909.
Miss Pauline Messick. Of Slaughter
Neck, has returned home after a two
weeks visit in Wilmington.
Miss Pear Messick, Of Lincoln city.
has been visiting her niece. Miss Paul
inc Messick, in Slaughter Neck.
Fred Warren and Horace Workman
have returned home after weeks
visit at Charles Kohlenberg and family.
of Philadelphia.
Miss Lena Hall has returned home
and is able to attend school again after
an illness Of four weeks at the home OF
her father in Philadelphia.
Deputy Collector Eli R Sharp, a for
mer resident Of Milford, in honor OF his
10th birthday had a family reunion on
Sunday January 8rd, ofhislchildren and
grandchildren at his home in Lewes.
Miss Eva Deputy, a pupil Of the
High School, spent the Holidays visit
her sister, Mrs. w. Clyde Milby, at
Trenton, N. j., also relatives and
friends in Philadelphia and Whining
ton, returning home Tuesday after a
most enjoyable trip.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
INAUGURATION OF THE
NEW GOVERNOR TUESDAY

Elaborate arrangements are being
made By the joint committee OF the
Legislature for the Inauguration OF
/ Goyernor-elect Simeon S. PennewilI.
which will take place on Tuesday next,
January 10Th, at Dover, in front OF tbs
State House.
IL has been arranged to run a special
train from Wilmington, following the
regular train leaving there at SO in
the morning, for the purpose Of bring
ing down the upstate companies OF
the First Infantry, Organized Militia
OF Delaware, aHd the Delaware College
Cadets. Arrangements also are being
made relative to decorating the public
buildings OF the Slate capitol.
The committee wishes It understood
that the inaugural ceremonies and the
inaugural ball at the Richardson HOUSE
that night will be free to the public and
that no invitations will be issued. The
reception to be given by Governor and
Mrs. Preston Lea to the GOvernor.eIect
on Monday evening will be a private
anairi however, and only those having
cards Of invitation will be admitted.
This reception will be held at the State
Capitol and not at the Capitol Hotel a.
has been published.
GovernOrelect PennewIll has named
the following gentlemen who will com.
pose bis personal staff for four years
Adjutant General, 1. Pussy Wicker.
sham, Wilmington.
Brigadier General, t. Coleman d6
Pont, Wilmington.
Inspector General, Alden R. Benson
DOver.l
Judge Advocate, J. Ernest smith.
Inspector Of Rife Practice. Edmund
Jr., Wilmington.
Surgeon General, DR.. William r
dessick, Lewes.
Aids, New Castle County, Colonel
George W. Sparks, Wilmington Col
mel George A. Elliott, Wilmington.
Kent County, Colonel Alvin B. Con.
er FELTON, Colonel William D. Den.
ey, Dover.
Sussex County, Colonel Thomas
Jury, Green wood Colonel John g.
ownsend, Jr., Selbyville.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Fire in Belts Grocery.

Fire was discovered burning around
the stove in Belts grocery store, on
South Second street, Wednesday night
about ten O'Clock. The fire men were
on the scene and had the flames extin.
guished by the time the alarm was
blown from the station. There was but
verV little damage done to the build
ing, and only the stock in the end OF
store was damaged. injured by water
by far the greater damage was done by
smoke. There was an insurance OF $500
on the stock. The rear grocery room
was not injured in anyway.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Rev. 4. ". Bolton Dead.

Rev. H. w. Bolton, pastor ad interim
Of the NJ. E. Church at Camden, died
last Friday morning Of diabetes, at the
parsonage In that town, in the 10Th
year Of his age. DR.. Bolton was a tenn.
perance evangelist in the Wilmington
Conference, and ne succeeded Rev. E.
H. Nelson Of this charge by reason Of
the former pastor Iesigning on account
OF poor health and who later died.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Grange Install Officers.

Saturday afternoon the officers OF
Milford Grange were installed by
Charles H. Sackett. Following the in
stallatiOn Of officers was a short pro.
gram Of music and Rotations. The
afternoon closed with refreshments
and a social hour enjoyed by all.
Topic for January 10th, "The Use Of
Festilizers on Sweet and White Pc.
tatOes."
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Red Cloud Tribe anniversary.

Red Cloud Tribe, No. 50, Imp'd O.
r. NJ, Of Houston celebrated its fret
anniversary on Thursday evening OF
last week! After the meeting OF the
tribe the members and their ladies'.
with friends. were invited to the social
time that followed. Past Great Sachem
George H. Ferguson and G. G. Of R.
Edward McIntire made interesting
long talks, cengrstulsting the tribe for
the rapid advancement it has made
since institution, having made an iu-
crease Of over 100 per cent Great
Chief Of Records McIntire on behalf Of
P. G. s. Ferguson presented the tribe
with a handsome set OF tOmahawks.
which were received by the chairman
with the appreciation of the tribe The
great chiefs we're royalty enter.
tanned and were pleased with their visit.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Gave Birthday Party.

On Tuesday evening, January 18th
Mr.. aud Mrs. G. w. Joseph gave a
birthday party to their little gran dson,
Master Charles J. Hammond, the oc-
cssiOn being his sixth birthday. There
were many little folks who assembl
10 pay their respects and after enjoying
an hour or two in juvenile games and
witnessing magic lantern exhibition;
all we're invited out in the dining room
where the little ones were feasted with
ice cream and cake. Atabout 9 O'Clock
after having spent q delightful evening
the little ones departed for their homes
wishing Master Charles many more
happy returns Of the occasion. Many
kind remem berauces were received.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
State HOspItaI.

The quarterly meeting Of the Board
Of Trustees of the Delaware State Hos
pital was held on Thursday Of last week.
The report OF Superintendent Hacker
showed the population on January let
to be 283 males and 1872 females admit.
ted during the month OF December, 8
males, female deaths, 2 females in.
crease, 4. Received for the board OF
paid patients, 81 ,O82. SO.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Houston Red Mems Entertaiu=ent.

Red Council Tribe, No. so, imp'd
Order Of Red Men, propose to give the
following entertainment on Saturday
evening, January 10Th, at their wigwam.
This program was to have been given
during the Holidays, but was post
pOned, and will take place on the date
above mentioned. The following Is
the programme Opening overture,
orchestra song, with tableau effect I;
cOrnet solo, instrumental duet, recita-
ton, baritone solo, tableau Indians in
camp. male quartet. selection, Orches-
ira recitation, vocal duet, dialogue,
baritone sole, recitation, male quartet {;
tabIeau, "Penn's Treaty With The In.
dians." This is given for the benefit Of
the tribe and the public is most cord
tally invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15

At the regular yearly meeting OF the
Okholders OF the First National Bank
Milford, held on Tuesday, the follow
ing directors were reelected Robert
H. Williams, John B. smith, George
Russell, Isaac S. Truitt, Harry F. Lof
land, Daniel Hirsch, W. Watson Har.
EiRgton, Joseph E. Holland and Robert
Y Watson. The directors declared q
dividend Of 9 per cent for the past six
monlhs and added $500 to the profile.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Another sussex Prisoner Dead

Charles Jacobs, cOlored, a prisoner a
the New Castle County Workhouse
died at that institution last Monde
morning Of tuberculosis. He was
years old and was sentenced in Susl
County on April 28rd, 1908, for two "
on the charge Of assault and batter
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Hungarian Partridges.

One hundred pairs Of Hungarian part
ridges arrived ia Wilmington last Fri
day by express, consigned to Alfred D.
Poole, by whom they are being shipped
in cevies to different persons through.
out the State who have been making
application for them,
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Widow Gets a Pension.

Col. John w. Wainwright. Of vii
Eaington, Delaware, has secured a pen,
siOn Tor Mrs. Ruth A. MOrris. Of South
Milford, Delaware. widow Of George K.
MoEris, who served in Co, E, 9th Del.
Inf She gets So 3 month from De.
eembeF 10th, 1908
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
To Arouse Interest in Forestry.

In an effort to interest the farmers
and timber growers Of Sussex county
in the protection Of their pine and cedar
forests. Professor EnOs A. Mills, Of the
United States Forestry Bureau at
Washington, will lecture at Lewes on
the evening Of January 22nd in the new
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15

First Church Of Christ, Scientist
Wilmington, Delaware has arranged
for its annual lecture to be given in the
Grand Opera House, Wilmington, next
Sunday afternoon st3 o, clock. Francis
NJ. Fluno, NJ. D. g. S. D., is the lec-
turer. tits stated that the lecture is for
the presentation Of Christian Science
and that 1t lie free to the public.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Married..
THOMPSON JOSEPH

IfiUNI F0UN JUNEFH-
Miss Ida K Joseph, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Robert NJ. Joseph, who reside
near Georgetown, Delaware, and Mr..
Clarence w. Thompson, Of Whining.
ton, were married by Rev G. S. Thomas
at the Georgetown Circuit parsonage,
OnWednesday evening, Decembe 23rd,
1908. The bride is a cousin to f. L.
Rogers Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Left for Palmer Home.

Mr.. S. E. Reedy, who for many We,
s been one Of the most promir
siness women Of Milford and wi
tly closed out her furnishing
on account Of falling healt
I'd on Friday for Dover to 9,
Home in that town. Mr.
ny friends and her lea
lch regretted.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
RrRTON-WHARrnN.

AT the residence Of Magistrate and
Mrs. John B. Wharton ia Dover, on
Thursday afternoon, January 18th,
1909, their daughter, Miss Mary Budd
Wharton, became the bride OF DR.. VIII
bur D. Burton. The ceremony was
performed by DR.. A. w. Lightbourne,
pastor Of Wesley NJ E. Church, and
was witnessed only by the immediate
families Of the principals.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
ROBINSON -RoGARr.

A very pretty but quiet wedding was
solemnized at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Depsty, on South Front
Street, Milford, Delaware, Oh Saturday,
January 9th, 1903. at high noon, when
their daughter, Ella May Bogart, be
came the bride OF Mr.. Frank q. Rob.
insOn, clothing salesman for the firm
Of Hatcher & Askew, OF Pulaski, Vir
ginia, and son Of Mrs George Ross. OF
Milford. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Howard T Quigg, pastor Of the
AvenHe NJ E. Church. After wedding
breakfast Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson left
on the afternoon train FOR a short tour
to Baltimore and Washington. They
will reside at Pulaski, Virginia.
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-15
Neil MET AND
!. ORGANIZATION

ned meeting OF Milford
held on Monday even.
nth, permanent organi-
iected by the president,
erce Councilman James
Thomas Ross, Harry B.
5nard J. Matthews, Charles
aud Theo. Townsend TAX
ofoifice. Theo Townsend
secretary by scelamation.
II Mr.. Townsend the follow
bs OF licenses were adopted I:
arging so cents admission,
ay.
arging cents admission,
. ,So, ,o,tn Armory Hall,
5ictu mot in Armory Hall,
sen 90 per day, or by the
eea. day.
stores other than local sales,
month.
Hall per year 5000.
ct parades n 90 each.
let sales $3.50 per day.
agOns $40 90 per year.
go-rounds or Razzle Dazzles,
six months.
Ridgely, Esq, was continued
solicitor By unanimous con-
regular meeting night will b
I'D Monday in each month. =
lent Pierce and Secretary Town,
ere directed to draw orders to
police and Light and Water
.asion at the first of each month
meetings Of Council. 4
lent Pierce announced the Stand.
1g Committees as follows: Street, &
townsend and Bennett; Finance, Wind q
or and Davidson; Light and Water,
Ross and Matthews. I
The president, for the purpose OF ar t
angling for making the scrap assess o
nent, assigned the COuncilmen terri Il
DRY as fOllows: a
Mr.. Davidson, all that part Of North g
Milford east Of Walnut Street and north v
Or Front Street. Mr. Townsend, all west S
Of WalnutNslreet aud north Of Front
feet Mr Matthews, all south Of Y
front Street to Mispillion River. It
Mr. Windsor all that part OF South Il
Milford west Of Walnut Street to Mis-. CT
pilliOn River. Mr.. Ross, all east of d
Walnut and north Of Front Street. Mr. al
Bennett, all east Of Walnut and south al
Of Front Street. Reports to be submit 50
ted at the next session OF Council. CT