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Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
IN new ENTERPRISE.

A new company has been formed to
operate in automobile supplies, and g.
Chester Marshall will be identified with
it The principle office will be at New.
ark, New Jersey, and it will operate on
a co operative system. To all members
Of the association, no matter where
they may reside, the supplies will be
sold at cost plus the freight and ex
pense OF handling. Others will have
to pay the schedule for usual repairs
and supplies. The plan is q success in
the west, and it is expected to work
well in the east. Mr. Marshall will not
be away from the state permanently,
but will be back and forth between
Newark and Milford. John G. Ward
will attend to their insurance business
and look after the real estate end as
well.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
TO CONSIDER CHANGES
in SCHOOL STATUTES

The matter OF improving the laws
governing the public schools Of the
State outside OF Wilmington will be
considered ct a public meeting which
will be held on Friday, January 2lst,
from to 4 o'clock in the afternoon, in
the lecture hall OF the Young Mems
ghristiau Association In Wilmington,
and on that occasion any interested
resident Of New Castle County will
have an opportunity to make any sug-
gestions on the subject which may Oc.
sur to him or her
The meeting is called by the State
school law commission, which is at
work on the subject as a result Of action
taken by the last Legislature The
commissioners are Col. Theodore Town
send Of Milford, Kent Covnty Fred A.
Brady Of MIddletown, New Castle
OOunty, and Charles l.. Moore Of
GeOrgetOwn, Sussex County. They were
appointed by Governor Pennewill pur
suant TO an act OF the Legislature, call.
ing for the appointment Of three men,
enc from each county, to consider the
subject of improvement Of the State
school laws and make recommends.
tions on the subject to the next Legis.
latuTe.
The commission has held several
meetings and has gone over the laws,
but the meetings we're not public. AS
it is desired to obtain all Of the infOr'
nation possible in regard to the matter,
it has been decided to have q public
meeting in each county, and the one to
be held on the 2lst will be the first Of
those meetings and will be for New
Castle County. Meetings will be held
later in the other two counties.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
RECEIPTS LARGEST EVER KNOWN.

Secretary of State William T. Smith
ers and his assistants have completed
the financial statement OF the office
for the year ended January lst, 1910,
which shows the largest amount Of
money ever received by the office.
The amount OF fees collected. exclusive
OF State tax Of any kind on corporations
or otherwise, was Si6,7lU so. The
amount Of State tax from corporations
fled under the General Corporation
law was S72, ,932 SO. This is the largest
amount Of tax ever received in any one
year from corporations since the law
went into effect some ten years ago.
The amount Of State tax from autOmO-
bile licenses was S4. 557 90. The
amount Of State tax on commissions
Issued by the secretary wss $3.50 Total,
S94. .66l 66
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.

At it's first business session after or.
ganizatiOn, which was held on Monday
night at the Council Chamber, Presi.
dent Pierce announced the Standing
Committees They are as follows;
Streets; Townsend and Matthews
Finance; Webb and Windsor. Water
and Light; Roach and SslmOns.
There was but one nomination for the
assessorship, and James F. Anderson
was elected to that position without a
dissenting vote Mr. Anderson has
since resigned on account Of illness,
and James D. Bennett has been ap'
pointed in his place.
The election bills were allowed, and
the condition Of the finances and work
for 1910 discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
PORTRAITS OF GOVERNORS.

The last Legislature designated Gov.
ernOr Pennewill, President pro tenn
George W. Sparks Of the Senate and
Speaker 7. o. Cooper of the House as
a commission to procure oil portraits
Of former Governors Lea and HUM for
the legislative halls. The State is to
pay for the paintings. Governor PEN
newill, Senator Sparks and Speaker
Cooper recently gave Mr. Hammitt a
commission to paint the portraits Of
the former governors, and Mr.. Ham.
mitt is now at work on the portraits,
for which the subj scts have given sew.
ersl sittings.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.

Miss Grace Eta Ross, ,Olde stdaughteI
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Il Ross Of Ross
Lane, near Harrington, Delaware, was
married on Wednesday evening, jan u.
arY 9th, 1910, to A. CLARK Smith. OF
Greensboro, Maryland.
In the presence Of relatives and most
intimate friends, the wedding ceremony
was performed by Rev. Thomas Sarde,
OF Burrsville, Mary land.
The bridal costume was an exquisite
gown Of white satin with trimmings Of
embroidered net and silver braid.
The BRIDES cousin. Miss Ruth Thsw.
ley Of w WilmingtOn, charmingly gowned
in pink silk, with trimmings OF pink
satin, embroidered net and silver braid
and tassels, presided at the piano and
played the marches
The house was beautifully decorated
with holly and cedar, while the dining
room decorations consisted OF maiden
hair fern and while carnations.
After congratulations had been ex.
tended a bOuntiful repsst was served.
Many beautiful and useful gifts were
received
Both the bride aud groom are highly
connected are both literary and must.
cal. the bride being Organist Of Wesley
M E Church, and are very popular
with the younger set. A host Of friends
extended best wishes for a long and
happy welded life
Mr.. and Mrs Smith are "st home"
on a beautiful farm near Greensboro,
Maryland.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
of a Local Nature

January, quite contrary,
Month Of most uncertain mein;
Raining, hailing. showing, blowing
Sudden thaws and awful "gOing".
Every sort and kind OF weather,
All the seasons mixed together,
Everybody wondering whether
Such q month was ever seen.
Some OF the country roads are still in
a practically impossible condition as
/ the result Of the recent blizzard.
Skating on the ice on Silver Lake is
a popular diversion, enjoyed longer this
year than for nearly ten wears back.
The snow has not driven all the auto
mobiles from the roads, but their pres
ence is not so nearly universal as before
the snow storm.
The poultry industry is an important
facter today, and Will bear much study,
whether conducted as a side line or a.
an exclusive occupation.
An entertainment will be held at the
Milford Neck Church on Friday even.
ing, January 14th II this evening
should be stormy it will be held the
next clear evening.
Mrs. Mary 0. Csulk OF this town has
purchased a building lot from Senator
Barnard OF Camden and will erect
home thereon in that town as soon as
the weather permits. /
It is unlawful to kill wild ducks ex-
cept between the following dates Sum-
mer ducks or teal from September lst
to October 3lst other wild duck from
October lst to April lst.
Boys who are in the habit Of killing
our song birds with sir-guns and sling
shots, are probably not aware that such
sport is in violation Of the State law,
and any person who sees them kill
bird cal have them arrested and fined
for every Offense.
When q man in search Of q home or
business location goes to q town and
finds every body full Of hope and en-
thusiasm over the prospects OF the place,
he, too, soon becomes lmbued with the
same spirit, drives down his stakes and
goes to work with equal interest.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Miss Gertrude Atkins visited Phils
delphia this week.
Mrs. L. B Graves visited Delmar anC
Green wood friends this week.
Walter b BOyce left Thursday fol
Savannah, Ga, on three months trip.
Mrs Laura Billings, Of Philadelphia
has been the guest Of her aunt, MS
Prescills Scribner
Hiram Isaacs, who is engaged with
the L. D. Csulk Company has moved
his family to Philadelphia.
James Heavlow returned home after
spending two weeks with his parents,
Mr., and Mrs. William HeavlOw.
Miss Aolda Lewis from Coatesville,
Pa, spent Friday and Saturday with
her uncle and aunt, Mr. aud Mrs. Heav-
low.
Rev. J. A. Thomas, OF Lynchburg,
Va, and Walter Thomas, Of Phiadel
phia, are visiting their mother, Mrs.
Andrew Thomas.
William Abbott from South Dakota,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. snd Mrs.
Henry Abbott, Of Second Street, North
Milford. 1t is his first visit to Della
ware in eighteen years.
Mrs. T. Z. HOlcOmbe who spent the
Xmas holidays with her daughter Mrs
Bizzell at GOldsbOrO n. C., expects to
remain during January. EnToute
home she will visit several places Of
Interest.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
FEDERAL GRAND JURY ORDERED.

Judge Bradford, in the United States
Court Tuesday, instructed Clerk Of
Court William g Mshaffy to have a
grand jury drawn to report on January
goth, at II 80 o'clock. So far as known
there are only three cases to receive the
attention OF the juIY. They are those
Of Harry Lambert and Thomas J. Nc
Carthy, who are accused Of rObbing the
pOstofiice at Greenville, and Samuel l..
Shaw, Of Harrington, who is accused
OF making a false voucher in a pension
ease.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
MILFORD GRANGE INSTALLS OFFICERS.

In Milford Grange last Saturday there
was considerable business Of general
interest to members especially, but the
installation Of officers took up most OF
the afternoon, and several discussions
which were to have taken place, were
postponed until this coming Saturday.
Frank Bancroft Of FIuitland Grange
was to have been present to do the in
stallation work, but stress Of business
kept him away, therefore Charles H
Ssckett was delegated the task and dis
charged 1t well. The officers are now
ready to inaugurate live campaign Of
interesting sessions, which should be OF
interest to the public in general; at
least the discussions on timely subjects
will be OF great value, if reported for
the public to read, as is Done by the
grangers of New Castle County.
When the hour for discussion came,
it was late, and the discussion Of the
S Iper Coed Roads Law was postponed
until January 18th, tomorrow, when it
is hoped that the full membership Of
The Grange will be present and take
part Those present we're requested to
get a copy Of the law, and read it with
the view to take the question up from
an intelligent stand point, and talk
comprehepsively on the matter
This subject should be interesting
reading to he public, and II made pub.
lie may lead to some conversions to
he policy Of good roads.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
new CATALOGUES ISSUED.

From the press of the Milford ChrOni-
ele this week have been issued new
catalogues and price lists which should
be OF interest to fruit growers. These
books were printed for Sherman Tran
sue, Of Lincoln City, Del, and for
Gardner z. Bunting, Of Selbyville,
Del. Both are experienced plant
growers Of many years standing, and
they will be glad to send their catalO
que to any person writing for it, and
who desires general Information on
plants, rs well as the prices.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
MILFORD new CENTURY CLUB.

Next Monday there will be a public
meeting Of the Milford New Century
Club for the purpose OF hearing the lee.
ture of Mrs. Frederic Schoff, who is
president Of the Mothers Congress OF
America. The president OF the New
Century Club, Mrs John w. Welch,
especially invites all the members and
the public generally to hear this ad
dress, which lie on q subject Of vital in.
terest to the people The business meet.
ing Of the club, held last Monday, was
largely attended, and the session for
next Monday will be al 80 p. m
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
BOEDSMEN TO COMPLETE POST OFFICE.

Representative A cfthe Bonding Com.
pany which was surety for the Lynch
Brothers, who were cOntractors for the
new post Office building in Milford,
was in this place last week, and stated
that woTkmen would be started to flu
ishing that building this coming week.
II it is rushed, the building could be
occupied before the first OF March, but
it is more than probable that it will re-
quire ten weeks to finish the building
according to the specifications.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
ADDRESS ON INSURANCE LAWS.

Or George W. Marshall, Of Milford,
who was appointed = Delaware delegate
to the Washington Coz gress Of Uniform
Laws, January 17'h, has been chosen
to address a invention on insurance
laws. The results OF this conference are
expected to have wide results in relation
to inter state commerce and other mat
ters OF common interest to the separate
States as divorce, taxes, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
AC..SE OF DIPHTHERIA.

The first case Of diphtheriR to develop
in Milford in 1910 is in the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Darwin S Collins on Front
street, South Milford. Their only son,
Carlisle Collins, a pupil Of the Milford
High School, was found to have milo
case on Monday last. The house was
promptly quarantined.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
MARRIED.
COLE-KLECKNER.


On Sunday evening, January 9th
1910, at the Msnse in Milford Frank e..
Cole and Effie NJ Kleckner, both OF
Kent County, Delaware, we're married
by Rev n. L Bunstein.
JONES BENNETT.
On Christmas night. December 25th,
1909 Rev. Howard T. Quigg at the
Methodist Parsonage in Milford, Della.
ware, performed the wedding ceremony
for Mr.. Edward Jones and Miss Eliza
beth Bennett, both Of Slaughter Neck,
near Milford. They will reside on the
farm recently purchased by the father
Ofthe groom between Lincoln City aud
Miss Bennett was = High
School pupil OF two years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

On Tuesday, January llth, The First
National Bank Of Milford, Delaware,
declared q dividend Of nine per cent
out OF earnings OF the past elk months
and added S449s OS to undivided profits.
The surplus and profits are now Sl72,
857 AZ. At the stockholders meeting
the old board Of directors was elected.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
QUAIL And RABBITS ALL RIGHT.

The recent snow storm was trying on
rabbits and quail, and many predicted
that they would perish from starvation
and the cold but, since the moderate
weather came farm ers have been look
ng after them, and report that so far
q the vicinity Of Milford, no quail
aava been found dead, and only an Oc-
alonal rabbit has been found which
howsd any bad effect from tbe storm.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT.

A special meeting Of Temple Ledge,
A F A NJ, is called for this evening,
and all members are ex pected to bspre-
sent. Temple Lodge is q growing aud
live interger Of the Masonic fralsrn ity,
and their temple is one of the hand-
somest in the State OF Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Church, January 18th, Sunday
School at ? 30 p. m. Wednesday. Jan.
uary 18th, Guild will meet at Mrs
HenthOrn's
Presbyterian Church.-Divine wOr.
ship and preaching at II o'clock in the
morning. Sabbath School at 2 2oclOck.
''The Beginning OF the GaIilean Minis
try" Evening meeting at o'clock.
Topic. "CandIes Under Bushels"
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
LITTLE LEGISLATURE.

The committee appointed by the last
Delaware Legislature, known as the
Little Legislature, to settle with the
State officers for the fiscal year Of 1909,
will consist Of Senators DuttOn and
Finn and Representatives Connolly,
Rawlins and Hudson, and will meet at
the State House, in Dover, on Tuesday,
January 18th, to begin the audit Of the
accounts OF the several State officers.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
v. c. 7. U.

The members of the w. G. T U. mel
with MrS. l.. B. Graves on Monday az
ternOon and made twelve "COmfOri
Bags." When filled with the necessary
articles they will make twenty-fOur the
union has made OF the nine hundred
required for the bsttleship Delaware,
which are to be presented to the "boys"
on the Delaware when it comes to New
Castle middle Of next month TO receive
the silver service.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
FOX HUNTERS WILL START.

This week the devotees Of fox chasing
have been gathering and planning for
series OF hunts this winter. Jack
Willis, Al. Archer, Zene Lister, Thad
Windsor and others are exercising the
dogs occasionally preparatory to the
field days. zed Brown. Pete Brown
and the men from the Fourth Ward
are all ready to open the season, and II
weather conditions are favorable, there
will be some lively chases soon about
Milford
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
FARMERS BANK PROSPEROUS.

The directors OF the Farmers Bank
Of Delaware have declared the usual
five per cent, semi annual dividend and
elected W. w L6bdell Of Wilmington,
president Of the Wilmington branch ;
G. S. Pennewill, Of the Dover and
parent branch, and former Governor
Ebe w. Tunuell, president Of the
Georgetown branch. The same direc.
tors were re.elected.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
BAND TO REORGANIZE in MILFORD.

At a meeting to be held this evening
in the Fremen's Hall over the hose
house, all members Of the Band and
those interested 10 the organization,
are requested to be present, at p. m.
It is desired that fally twenty Eve
Identify themselves with this oEganiza.
tlOn. as well IS with the Fire Company.
Milford chronicle., 1910-01-14
A new DEPARTMENT IN THIS PAPER.

It is our aim to present to our readers
all that is instructive, or which will
lead to thoughts along lines OfimprOve
ment, and with this in view we have
arranged for series Of articles Of two
columns each to cover twelve weeks, on
Domestic Science, which will interest
the women in most all families. The
first of these articles will appear next
week.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

WE HAVE a very desirable twenty acre (20) tract. the best soil in the valley, suitable for whatever purpose you would care to handle. Four and half miles from the postoffice. northeast of town. for sl50 per acre. The best buy on the market. THE ELLIOT EVANS COMPANY,
 IS East Adams St. ~si*
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
s2O acres. ;SO per acre.

Three miles from railroad station. All in cultivation. Fenced and cross- fenced with woven wire. We'll i'm proved. with house, barn, windmill, tank etc. Well fitted up for stock ranch. Soil is of a fine quality oi sandy loam Twenty acres in alfalfa. balance in grain.
 TERMS-One-third down. balance 6 per cent interest.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

.. A. ALTON, M. D.. Physician and Surgeon, Phoenix, AriZ.-Win give special attention to all chronic and surgical disease. Office, 26 South Second ave. Phone, Black 1881
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

90 acres or more. s125 per acre; one and one-half miles from sugar factory at Glendale; has been in cultivation for years; now in grain; one-fourth mile from new car line.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
200 acres. ss5 per acre

Two and one-half miles from Glen dale. all level and cleared ready for cultivation; very sand soil.
 TERMS-One-fo fourth down, talance ct per cent interest
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

WANTED-To trade a good alfalfa ranch five miles from town for city property J. H. Mudie, 110 North Gen. fer street. bn
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
40 acres, s5,5O0.

Three miles from Glendale; well improved; Groom house, barn, good well, etc.; one good team of horses wagon and all farm tools and imple- ments go with place.
 Good terms.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

FOR SALE-Thoroughb white Indian runner duck eggs. s1.OO for 13. H. Simpson, 1909 s. First Ave.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

FOR SALE-Holstein bull, s5O; age years. C. A. Johnson, one-half west of six Points on Christy road. bn
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
[ acres S7Ann.

Five miles northeast of Phoenix; all % in fruit Trees are in fine bearing condition. House. barns, etc; new well; close to good school.
 Terms to suit purchaser.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

10 acres. s250 per acre. One and one-half miles from Fair Grounds; all in cultivation; fine soil Extra good terms.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

THE H. | LATHAM CO,
 Real Estate, Insurance. Loans. Dr. Craig Bldg. Phoenix. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

PLUMS %. at Andrews ranch. two miles on Grand Ave. Phone, Ranch lG3 bp
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

YOU can buy an Oliver writing ma chine. almost new. of Griswold. the Bicycle Man. at a bargain bp
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
FOR sALe-MIscELLANeoUs.

FOR SALE-Family ice chest; all most new 1065 West Polk st. bn
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

FOR SALE-ShirO plums for jelly; % delivered. w H. Perry, three miles west two miles south Five Points.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

FOR SALE Jersey COW; extra good; high test; good milker. giving about gallons; fresh three weeks. Osborne, mile east of Asylum and & mile north from Grand canal. 1-bd
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
WANTEp-HELP.

WANTED-Girl for general house. work Mrs. Simser. third house east of Indian school car line on Ostrich farm road. bn
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
FOR SALE.
Phone Red e5t1.

FOR SALE. A very choice pebble-dash house. strictly modern, in mission style. A snap: $S75O; $500 down. We have some very nice and cheap houses on north side
 A bargain: Four room frame house: shade: fine screen room; only $50: $15O down, balance SIP per month, per cent.
 We have a very choice 10-acre ranch, $175O. Terms.
 We have some very choice houses to rent and some small ones.
 BIGLEY & SON. Phone, Black 4751. 35 N. First Ave.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS
 CARDS.

ACCOUNTANT-Opening, closing and systematizing books. Correct re- suits guaranteed. E. c. VAUGHN, Tel. Red 3931; office No. F N. 1st ave: P. O. Box BOA.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

following classified ads remain uncaIsd for at The
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

PUBLIC SALE-Three and halt miles west of Five Points on Yuma road. on the old Lutgerding ranch, on Thursday, June 16, commencing at a:30 o'clock a. m., sharp. We will sell the following property: 42 head of cattle consisting of g. extra Al milch cows of these 90 head milking, balance to be fresh soon. the above stock con- sists of Durhams, Holsteins and Jer- seys. You are invited to see them milked at any time. l Durham bull;
 l Holstein bull; yearling steers; l yearling heifer Eight head of horses. Terms given. Free lunch at noon. C. c. McMurtry. auctioner; H. E. Groom, clerk J. l.. SchrOck. owner bm
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

FOR SALE-Rambler runabout, cheap if taken at once. Phone Red SO34 bm
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

FOR SALE-Restaurant; 6-year lease; at a bargain. II West Wash ingt0n St. 7-p
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
FOR sALe-LlvssTock.

FOR SALE CHEAP-A good year ling colt. J. W. Carver, Route l. br
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
AUCTIONS.

AUCTION HEADQUARTERS-See McMurtry, Live Stock Auctioneer, be- fore making your sale date. Head quarters, Valley Realty, 34 West Adams.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
FOR SALE

One lot facing on library park. for only S65O0O.
 One lot on First avenue, for a few days only for S415.00. Four lots in Mount Pleasant tract. for sS5O OO; part cash and balance on long time.
 S-room frame in good location for s500.O0: part cash and balance like rent.
 B. c. PECkA Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
 42L2 West Adams Street.
 Phone Main 1885.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-5, 10 and 20 acre tracts, we'll located, north of city. Easy terms.
 240 acres, all A and B class water; 100 acres in alfalfa, 100 acres grain. A fine stock or grain ranch. Only sS5. Money to loan on city and country property.
 Especial attention given to fire in- Surance.
 List your property with us.
 MOORE, TANNEHlLL ( co,
 B East Adams.
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

A s20.000. 900 corporation, with splen- did money-making proposition from very start, about to establish state and local offices in every western state. wants a state manager each in Cali fOrnia, Arizona, Nevada. Oklahoma. Texas, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming. Mon tana, Idaho, Washington, New Mexico, and Oregon. to establish offices in all principal cities in these states. Men only of the highest executive ability, energy and standing will be considered. Nominal investment to insure fullest personal interest will be required. Ad- dress Atwood Wiltshire. Secretary, care Hotel Manx, San Francisco, with refer ences. ds
Arizona republican., 1910-06-15

FOR RENT-Several furnished and unfurnished houses; summer rates. W. K. James, 37 N. Center st.