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Evening journal., 1910-12-27
MARSH COMPANY
BARS TRESPASSE RS

Eugene Armstrong and Harry Hall
were arrested ON Friday last by
County Constable William Oaks. OF
Delaware City, on the charge Of tres-
pass The ST. Georges Marsh Com
pany prosecuted the men before Mag
istrate WILLIAM Householder. who fin
ed them SIS. The Marsh Company
sometime ago posted notices that an
trospassers would be punished. In
St. Georges Greek there are large
quantities of carp and they are worth
Sli a hundred pounds. Hall and
Armstrong are said TO have caught
over 1000 pounds of the fish one
day.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
OagER Again In
POSTOFFICE RUSH

The rush at the posloffce which
kept the men employed there working
like beavers all last week, including
yesterday. has subsided, and to-day
nearly everything was cleared away
and things again running smoothly.
The mail, both incoming and outgo-
ing, was never handled with better
dispatch and at no time was the Of
fee choked with Christmas presents.
These packages were handled as
quickly as placed IN the drops.
Postmaster Jester said to-day that
every man in the department did his
duty and did it we'll and he had moth
ing but praise for them.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
NEW YORK BANK CLOSED.
Alleged Irregular Transactions Said
70 Have Taken Place.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire,
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-State Super
intendent of Banks o. H. Cheney to-
day took possession of the Northern
Bank of New York. having nine bran
ches throughout the city. The institu-
tion is capitalized at 100000 and had
a book surplus on November 10. 1910
Of S1S5,965. Its deposits at that time
were s6,912.5S3.
The State Banking Department has
been conducting an investigation OF
the institution for several days, and
according to superintendent Cheney
it was decided to close it because OF
certain conditions that were discov-
cred and certain alleged irregular
transactions said to have taken place
while the examination was i'm pro-
gress.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
TEN FIREMEN
ARE OVERCOME

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Ten firemen
were overcome today in an early
morning fire which caused 100000
worth OF damage to the plant of the
Munro Publishing Company, "A and 70
Vandewater street The fire gave the
firemen the hardest fight they have
had in months The streets became
filled with smoke and the firemeu
placed two 3,000-candlepower search
lights at work.
For time it was feared the iirC
would get beyond control.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
FIVE DEAD IN
FREIGHT WRECK

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
GALLIPOLlS, Ohio, Dec. 27.-Two
fast freights on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, cOllided at Salt Greek,
opposite the upper end of this city,
cary this morning, killing five men
whose homes are at Parkersbyrg. The
cause of the collision is supposed 10
have been failure to obey orders.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
HOw'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
I. ,. CHENEY g. CO., TOLEDO. o.
We. the undersigned, have known l. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in an business
transactions aud financially able 20 carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by ali
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
FINE MUSIC AT ST. PAUES.

Unusually pleasing was the music
at st. Paul's r, c. Church OH Sunday
by the quartette. chorus choir and
orchestra. Fathe Waldron, the pas
tor, has arranged for the Christmas
music to be repeated Sunday morning
next in its entirety.
The attendance on Christmas day
was very large, and many non-Catho-
lies attended the ca ly mass.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
ANNUITY FOR
JOHNSTONE'S FAMILY

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
DAYTON. O., Dec. 27--An annuity
of $1,000 a year is to be settled by the
Wright brothers, aviators, upon the
widow and children of Ralph John
ston, the aviator. who was killed
while flying for the Wrights at Den
yer. This announcement was, made
to-day by Manager Russell Of the
Wright Company.
Mrs. Johnston will return in the
near future to her home in Germany
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
DINNER FOR EMPLOYEES.

An enjoyable evening was spent at
a Christmas eve supper given by r. ID.
Smith. manager OF the Commonwealth
Beneficial Association, to the associa-
lion employees and their families.
The Offices were handsomely decor
ated. The evening was spent in OK
shanging gifts, and short speech
making, after which delicacies of the
season were served.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
UoIv Name Society Reception.

In st. Paul's Church during Vespcrs
on next Sunday evening there will be
a reception of members Of the Holy
Name Society. The sermon will be
preached by the Rev. James L. Nc
Sweeney.
I'm the same church on Monday
morning, January @ there win be a
solemn high mass at which the MEM
bers of the Holy Name Society VII
be in attendance. The Rev. Thomas 7.
Waldron will be celebrant OF the mass
A choir of forty voices. including
twenty-four boys will sing.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
Mhn.r ImhreIIns Arc Thcse ,

Two umbrellas were left IN the cor
ridor Of the postofiice The owners
can have them by calling az the post
Office. A basketball cover also was
llgced IN one of the drops.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
Rreaks law hr FnII

Cornelius Sullivan, aged Al years.
OF Bellevue, employed at the quarries
there fell from a landing in the
quarries today and broke his jaw
bone He was treated at the Delaware
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
FALLS nEA nos STREET.

Shortly after o'clock this after
noon an unidentified colored man fell
dead I'm Shipley street above Front.
The body was removed to the
morgue.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
JAPAN AND CHINA no FIGHT AGAIN, THE REPORT.

United PTess Leased Special VIE
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 27.Repors of pending war be-
Japan China the United States taking the part
of the latter printed prints alarming story
strained relations Oriental powers and pub
dispatches effect that early OUT
break is expected
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
Y. NJ. c. A. Boys to See Philadelphia.

Tho trip which a number of the
members of the Boys Department of
the Y N. c. A. viii take to philadel-
phia tomorrow VIII consist of a visit
TO the Mint, a call at the Central ".
NJ G. A. and swim at the Camden
Association.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
ConstnhIo CI0sos Fruit Sioro,

Constable Thomas 5. Buckley to-
day closed the fruit store of Frank
Carolina, at No. 7O5 1-2 King street,
on several claims AS the stock is
perishable It will be sold within a few
days.
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
MT. ETNA IN ERUPTION.

PARIS Dec 2l.A Htna again lu FlOIent elupuonl
cording Naples dispatch todays lnransgeant No de-
tails but is said TO De the worst m ald
catastrophe feared
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
nIES lT HOSPITAL.

William Smith. aged ~ years, of
No. 500 West Sixth street died at the
Delaware Hospital. at o'clock this
morning He had been IN for some
time
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
PLAYED WITH FIRE, BURNED TO DEATH.

COLUMBUS q. Dec 21l-When MIS- VIM. Sheets retlrned
trip neghborhood shortly before noon to-
Myrtle, aged T. and Mar
gare burned death They had played With the fro
n the kitchen
Evening journal., 1910-12-27

Mary f. Palmer. aged 81 years, died
on Sunday. The FUNERAL viii take place
from the residence of her sou-in-law.
Christian Frederick, No. iii Frank
lin street on Wednesday aft, ,rnoon at
. o'clock
Evening journal., 1910-12-27
LET'S Gel Down 10 Business !

After the Joys Christmas thoughts to serve
ourselves and family for the coming year here open
Charge Account Buy everything with little outlay. Serc
great Our guarantee prevents prices are right
Evening journal., 1910-12-27

Julian. the infant son Of DR.. and
Mrs. Julian Adair, died on Sunday
Funeral arrangements have not been
announced.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
BURRSYILLE.

Mis- Mary f. Porter. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
A. I. Porter, Of this place, Was quietly married
al the home Of the bride. on "Wednesday even
ing March sih, al 80 o'clock, 10 Mr. Norris
Graham, Of Vernon. bY Rev. Carroll Maddox
pastor OF Union ". P. church. The ceremony
wa witnessed By only few relatives ana iTiends
Of the young coHpie. The bride was sttired 10 9
blue tailored suit With hat and gloves 70 match.
Mr. and Mrs Graham will reside 90 vernon.
on Sunday last Mis- Mary ID. ThAWley enter
tanned number Of her many young friends BE-
fore her departure for West Chester, where she
expects 70 enter the Norm Al School for the
spring term Those present were Misses Ethyl
Z. Cahall. Nellie L, JACOBS, Mary Z. Breeding
and FIorrie &. Dill. MessEs. Charlie Butler, Ar
thur Billings, Clifton Nichols and Hartley Eli
Wanger. very enjoyable day was spent BY AL
present
Rev. cyrus P. Keen, q speaker for the Anti.
saloon League, gave very interesting lecture
In Union n. p Church on sunday evening last
Mr. aud Mr. Robert d. Dill were visitors Al
the home Of their daughter, MH. NJ. Leland
Wyatt OF near Denton recently.
Rev. T. J. sard and family left here for Se'is-
bury on Monday where they will attend confer
euce.
Those who were visitors st the home Of Mr
and Mrs ". 6. Wooters on Wednesday were
Mrs Ida Harrington aud children, Of Housten.
Mn. ". q. wsoters. OF Hebbs, Ars j L. Evern-
gam, OF Denton.
C. y. Fountain was in Baltimore on a business
trip one day last week.
Mrs. William p Stafford spent last week with
her daughter. Mrs. p o. SPARKS OF Denton
Union ~ P. sunday School was reorRanized
,ast Sunday morning. The following officers
were elected: Superintendent, Homer Melvin
assistant superintendent Ariie Price secretary.
r. a. stafford librarian Hartley Price; organist /
Edith simuson assistant organist, Mrs.. Norris /
Graham
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
SUSSEX LEVY COURT.

The meeting OF the Sussex County
Levy Court, held last Tuesday, was at
tended by each member, and privileges
were granted by them which carry the
right to use the public roads for certain
purposes other than travel. A resolution
was adopted giving to the South Della
ware Gas Co. the right to erect poles,
string wires, open the roads for the pur-
pose Of laying gas pipes or mains for
the purpose OF transmitting light and
power and for the purpose u establish
ing, maintaining and operating railway
or trolley lines over the highways Of
Sussex County. providing for the poles
at the extreme edge sf the roadways
A limit Of two years was attached to the
privilege to start Rn ID comp plete the work.
Another resolution was adopted which
gives to the Washington Phone Co. the
right to erect poles aud string wires on
the public highways from Gum Branch
in Broad Greek, leading to Laurel and
Seaford, under the supervision OF the
levy courtman in the Fourth District
The bond OF the constables and trus-
tee Of the poor were approved.
Emel w. Pepper, Of Harbeson, was
made collector Of the Tenth District.
The tax rate for 1910 was fixed at so
cents on the hundred dollars OF the az
aessment.
Constables we're appointed as follows;
Second District, Willard B Hatfield Of
Green wood Third, 6. E. Spicer, Sea.
ford; Fourth, Jonathan G. Moore,
Bethel Fifth, Albert E. Ellis, Delmar,
and Frank Gordy, Laurel; Sixth, James
B. Long and Myers B. Belts, Frank
ford Ninth. Jacob B. Sharp, George
town Tenth, Purneu B. Norman,
Lewes, and Joseph 5. King, Milton.
The next session will be held Tues.
lay, March 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
ELLENDALE.

/ We made brief mention last week Of the
death OF our friend and citizen, David s. War
ren, who died suddenly az Rehobo,h. Amer a
day Of unusually hard work, be returned home
ate q hearty supper, and later played checkers
until time 20 retire When bis vile came TO
Z bed little later be was snoring very hard
/ shetrled 10 arouse MIN. but could net Death
resulted few minutes later due 20 heart
I failure. His remains were brought 70 Ellends e
on the Afternoon train Thursday o. isst week
and Iayed to rest Win his death. another
christian man hes departed frsm this world.
Two brothers and TWO sisters survive bin.
our farmers are awakening 10 tae fact that
in these times Of moHopolies aud trusts The far
mer must organize 10 order 10 be able 70 pro
tect himself Therefore We are makiug arrange
ments with northern consumers 10 grow pro
duce al q certain rate. It Is understood that
IN srder to receive and contracts for such pro-
duce it viii be necessary to grow not less thsn
SO acres OF strawberries. A meeting Is 70 be
held Thursday evening, harch 4th,fls o. in
the school house In order TO arrange for the
growing OF the siraw berries. Those farmers
who are interested in the project are requested
to be present.
At the sale OF william Prettyman's properly
at Jeferson's Cross Roads on Tuesday last,
which was so well advertised in the Chronicle,
vast crowds assembled. Everything sold for
fabulous pfices. Il seemed that the people al
wanted 10 buy every old thing that they could
get their hands on. They yelled themselve
hoarse trying 70 make the auctieneer hear
their bids.
Harry Jester continues 70 ouy timer aud
get rich. he has bought small tract from
Joe Webb. and q large valuable tract from
Henry Laundry, near Robbins Charlie Reed
is moving his saw mill on these tracts aHd lrs
tends 20 saw the timber up into building ma
terisls The gum on these tracts will be ship-
ped 10 the basket factory at Milford.
Bob Clendaniel is nlling many orders for lum-
Der. ID mas delivered 20 thousand feet 20 J.
r. Warren, and 50 thousand feet 10 the Cstho-
lie Church 81 Milford.
Il appears thst JimtOwn. eur suoerb better
known as the tenderloin, has run wild Tor quite
awhile. Fights and broils are following each |
other in quick succession. Last saturday a
woman had her man hauled before Esquire I
Fisher who put heavy 1ne on him. one man /
was badly bitten while In bed with his mad I
wife, ard be fears that Hydrophobia Will set I
In. u Is said that he will lay 10 bed for 10 days
to see II that dreaded disease will break out.
John g. Dickersnn, one Of our very Dest and 4
most progressive farmer miles east of town .
is suffering from a strange malay. His /
limbs are al swollen and baffle the Ihysicisns
who nave attended MIN.
We congratulate Mrs. Warrington on the ad-
vent Of bright baby Doy.
There viii be d meeting held a. the home Of
Mrs. John S. Purnell on saturday evening,
March lstb, for the purpose Of organizing
Ladies AID. All are requested % attend this
meeting Paul Pry.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
BY the Governor
william T SmitherE
Secretary OF State.

THE Kent County Levy Court ap-
pears to have commenced to realize
the rottenness Of the road system
under which our public highways
have been eating up the peoples
money. At the last meeting held
in March the following resolutions
were adopted, which show a reali-
zation that the road system of Kent
County to be rotten with opportuni-
ties for each individual road super
visor to make small peculations,
which in the aggregate consumes
fully half the entire sum supposed
to be used on the roads. The follow
ing resolutions relative to the repair
Of roads, adopted by the court is
what we refer to
First-That every parcel or part
Of work performed or Of money eX-
pended, by the overseers of roads,
be done primarily and principally
with the idea Of putting into effect a
system of drainage.
SecOnd-That no filings shall be
used to repair any break or rut or
hole in the said public roads until
the surface dirt or such break, or
nut or hole shall first be thoroughly
broken so that the new dirt or other
filling will properly mix or adhere
TO the old surface.
Third-That in no case shall
sod or sand or other material or sub
stance be plowed on the sides of
said public roads and be thereafter
scraped or thrown or otherwise ap-
piled to the centers of said roads,
unless the said roads shall first be
plowed in and from the centers
thereof.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
GREENWOOD.

our second baseball team Is preparing for
the summer schedule. In the near future they
sre going 10 have festival for the benefit OF
the club.
Mrs Lucy Cooling and daughter, who have
been visiting her sister. have returned TO their
wilmington home.
WIN. Todd has been confined 70 The house
for several weeks past with large carbuncle.
Rev e. W. strickland has gone 10 Conference
At salisbury, Nd
John Jones Of near Todd's Chapel, Is serious
ly 10.
Mrs. Alexander Jones, who is 80 years OF age
Il very 800 al the home Of her daughter, Mrs
Charles Hatfield.
Daniel Lyons who is in a hospital 10 Whining
ton is not as well as he was last week.
George Williams is the proud father OF
bright baby girl, which arrived March 9Th, 1910.
Mrs Maggie Lord. who has been very sick
with the measles. Is much improved.
l. J. Long and wife are visiting relatives in
vii LinRton.
The whole family OF W. +. Norris is isconhned
TO their beds.
Mrs. Harry Rogers is very sick with he meas
les.
Lawrence Wiley has taken a relapse again
and is very ill al this writing.
Mrs Ella Disharoon. OF MbmngtOn. Nd. who
has been visiting her sister. was called home TO
the bedside OF her mother.
Wv. Redman will build a new house on his
farm this spring.
moving picture entertainment for the
beneiif Of the graduating class will be given IN
the school room March lefh.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
ARBOR AND BIRD DAY PROCLAMATION.

That the In portance OF this day may be
borne 10 mind, and that public sentiment, az
the awakening Of Spring, may be refreshed and
increased concerning he care and cultivation
Of trees and shrubs and be protection Of birds,
I, simeon $. PenueWin, Governor or The ciaie
Of Delaware. do hereby designate Friday, the
GrEt day Of A prtl, A. d. 1910, as
ARBOR AND BIRD DAY.
and DO recommend that this day be observed
BY all citizens VINO have tender regard for
trees and birds and especially BY al educa-
tional inauiutiOns, by planting tIeea ana snrqos
o. school grounds. IN public and private PARKS,
along the highways and 10 neglected places,
and By appropriate exercises. The oblect being
not only 70 beautify these places, but TO pro-
mote the study OF arbOricuiluTe. and 10 Guilt
vaie a proper appreciation ef birds and trees.
PenneWiil, Governor Of the
state Of Delaware, have here
unto sci nay hand and caused
The Great seal OF the state
10 be hereto ahixed, az Dover.
this the eleventh day Of
SEAL March, 10 the wear Of our
Lord one thousand inc hun
dred and ten, and The year
af the Independence OF the
United states Of America the
one hundred and thirty fourth
SIMEON =. PENNEWILL.
BY the Governor.
william r. Smithers
Secretary OF Slate.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
HOUSTON ITEMS.

The brickyards will resume work IN A prll.
and teams are delivering bricks from the last
two kilns burned last December.
Peas and early potatoes have been largely
plan this week.
Unto Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Marvill son was
born on Sunday iast-their frst
The youngest son OF John Ennis has been IN
with Group this week.
The roads have dried on, and II the over
sesrs viii drag a log over them this month.
the highways will be good ali SUMNER
The Stars and Stripes wave over the new
school house, and make a beautiful picture.
Base ball is attracting attention ofthe men
folks Houston has more bail players In pro
portion to population, than any other town in
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, I .
q rnnans1 gafsrHaran

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, "a
Lucas COUSTY.
Frank J.. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm Of +. ]. Cheney &
Co. doing business in the City OF Toledo.
County and state aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of Halls Ca
tarTh Cure. FRANK J. Oh ENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this 6th day Of Decem Der, A. ID. 1886.
49, A. ". GLEASON,
t9NANi NOTART PUBLIC
Halls CRtarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonial free.
r. J. CHENEY a CO.. Toledo o.
Sold By all Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills fer constipation,
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
Dead Aged IO6 Years.

"Judge" Perry Hall, eolored man Of
that rare type Of the old school which is
last disappearing from the race, is dead
at the age Of lO6 years. He was buried
Sunday morning. after services at the
home near Old Drawyer's, Odessa, where
be bad lived for many years and not far
from where he was born in 1904.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
NEXT WEDNESDAYS BARGAINS
Clothing Department.

Boys SOC Straight Knee Pants, all sizes,
We'd price 5Sc
pairs Uncle sam Work Hose, We'd price 25c
S pairs Black and brown Half Hose, lOc value
for Wednesday. the pair for 25c
For Wednesday sale will have about so Sample Suits
in grays blues and blacks go exactly half price.
Mems SOC Peated Bosom Dress Shirts, We'd. price 3Sc
Z Mems White Hemstitched Handkerchefs
on Wednesday for 25c
Shoe Department
Lot Ladies Tan Oxfords SAMPLES g. so IS.
and s. so quality sizes from 5 to 5 width to
ID, Wednesday price 81 IS
Lot Ladies Tan Pump and Oxfords SAMPLES,
Sl.95. 500 & $3.50 sizes from 5 to s. widths
and E. Wednesday price 81 49
Sis Ladies Vic Kid Comfort Shoe very flexible,
splendid shoe for wear Wednesday price 81 %
81 90 Ladies' Gum Metal Button Shoes very stylish
heel and toe. Wednesday price g 49
Our bargain table will have about thirty pairs of Wo-
mems and Misses Shoes 1t for Wednesday Sale
at about half price
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-18
Spring Shoe
Announcement

The new fashionable spring shapes
in patent colt skin. gun metal calf
glazed kid skin, black suade, tan
kid skin, etc.,-in one and two
eyelit sailor ties, ecliple ties, an
kle or instep strap pump. three
and four eyelit regular oxfords, etc;
hand turned or welted and stitched
white oak sOles. High Cuban, mil
itary and regular heels also low
heels for growing girls. Tipped or
plain toes, some with fancy shield
tips. Sizes y to s; widths AA to &.