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Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
new CENTURY CLUB.

The Milford New Century Club held
its regular weekly meeting on February
18th. Much necessary business was
disposed of, which shortened the planned
observance of the 103rd, birthday anni-
versary of Abraham Lincoln. Amotion
was made and carried that Mrs. John
G. Sharp be made a chairman of Arts
and Crafts. Special attention was
called to the improved ireless cooker
demonstration by DR.. Edith Phelps, and
that of corn bread made by Mrs. Edward
C. Pierce on Culinary demonstrations of
January 18th. The program over which
Mrs. Robert P. Davis presided was a
piano solo, "Song of the Brook, Theo-
dore Lack, played by Miss Hettie
Latchum, vocal solo, 30 dry those tears"
by Theresa Del Riego sung by Miss
Gertrude Atkins. The Perfect Tribute
written by Mary Anderson read by Mrs.
Robert C. Hall. The meeting was then
adjourned.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
LENTEN SERVICES.

Special services will be held at Christ
Church during Lent as follows Monday,
service andreading in Church History, at
p. m, Tuesday, service and reading
in Church Doctrine, at p. m, Thurs
day, service and Selection from the
Bishop of London's Lenten address,
at8p. M, Friday, service and Devotional
Meditation, at p. m. No services on
and Saturday. A cordial
invitation to attend these services is
to all. The night service on Thursday is
for the convience Of men and
others engaged during the day.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Mrs. C. R. Craig, of New Castle, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. G. Draper.
Miss Naomi Robinson, of Milton is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. George
Ross.
Mrs. C. G. Wyatt who has been suffer-
ing with erysipelis in her ankle, is i'm
proving.
Ernest B. Davis, of Fort Lupton, Col
OradO, is visiting friends and relatives
in Milford
C. Donnan Holzmuller, of Malvern,
Pa, spent Saturday and Sunday with
his parents.
John M. Fleming, of Philadelphia, is
a guest of his cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
M. Tatman, this week.
Mrs. William 7. Maull and daughter,
Emily, of Milton, were guests this week
of Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Holston.
Miss Rena Steelmon and Mrs. Work
mon, of Milton, spent Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Roach.
F. B. Austin and wife, of Camden, N.
j., attended the reception of Governor
Pennewill, at Wilmington, on Monday
Misses May and Elizabeth Foulk at
tended the dance given in honor of
Governor Pennewill last Monday even
ing in Wilmington.
Mrs. John w. Emory and son James
Of Frederick, who have been the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs. Ira W. Joseph,
nave returned home.
Misses Pauline Townsend and Nan
Wilson, who are visiting friends in
attended the Governors
reception last Monday night.
Joseph E. Holland returned from
,isit to California on Saturday evening
asst, and reports his visit as one of the
most pleasant events of his life.
Misses Virginia Salevan and Helen
and Messrs James Salevan
md G. Marshall Townsend attended the
and dance given in Whining
on last Monday evening by the officers
f the Organized Militia in honor of
Governor Pennewill.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
KENT ASSESSMENT BOARD.

Kent's Levy Court has elected the vari-
Gus board of decentralization, consist
ing of two members from each district,
the first mentioned being Democrat and
the second a Republican. The following
were elected: First District-W. Den
nv Hazel, Joseph Reynolds. Second
John w. Carrow, Victor NJ. Danner.
Third-James R. Clements, David S.
Clark. Fourth Henry Williams, Will
liam George. Fifth. Frank Wilds,
Douglas C. Alice. Sixth-John F. Moore,
Charles D. Bastian. Seventh-William
C. Frear, Charles L. Mcbride. Eight
Robert J. Blockson, Frank Rice.
Ninth-William Frazier, N. c. jackson.
Y. Watson. Zach John
son.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
Church NEWS.

St. Johns R. C. Church. Sunday,
February 18th, Low Mass, $50 a. m.
Sunday School, $50 a. M; High Mass,
10. As a. m, Rev. Father Paul Fournier.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
at 7.SO p. m. All are cordially invited.
Presbyterian Church. - Divine wor-
ship and preaching at IL o'clock. Sub
ject of sermon, Turning back in the
Day of Battle" Sunday School at 2
o'clock, lesson, 1.-The Ministry of John
the Baptist" " Society of Christian En-
deavor at z O'Clock, topic, eyes and
Nc"
Next Sunday morning pastor W. H.
Savage of the Baptist Church, will
preach on "How Christian power is
Gotten. Evening, subject, "Some
steps Downward" Regular hours for
service. Bible School 9. 80 a. M, morn
ing service 1O.45 a. m, evening service
Z O'Clock. All welcome.
Christ Church. -Qumquagesima Sun
day, Mathis, 10 a. m. Litany, Holy Com
munion and Sermon, 10. 80 a. M: Sunday
School, p. M; Evensong, S.45 p. m;
Wednesday, (Ash Wednesday,, Holy
Communion, 7.9O a. M, Service and Ser
mon, 1890 a. M, Evensong and Reading,
4 p. m. Thursday, Service, and Reading,
p. M; Friday, Service and Reading,
4 p. m. All welcome.
Services at the M. P. Tabernacle. -
Sunday Morning Glass 9 a. m. Preach
ing 1920 a. m. Subject, "How We
Should Receive the Holy Ghost. Sunday
School 2 p. m. Christian Endeavor 6 p.
m. Preaching p. m. Subject, why |
Do 1 Remain a Sinner" followed by
services. The meetings have
been of great power this week and many
,ouls are being saved through the power
# God. Revival services will continue
lext week. Come early and get seat
will be received Sunday.
Avenue M. E. Church. Preaching at
O.3O a. m. before Company B of the
tate Militia by Rev. R. K. Stephenson,
}. D. Reserved seats in the front of the
middle block will be kept for the guests
f the congregation. Anthem by the
hoir. Charles Barney will sing a solo
/ this service. Glass at a. M; Sun &
ay School at 2 p. m. Epworth League /
t $50 p. M, led by Andrew H. Lynch. g
astor's sermon commences at 7.30 S
harp, and is brief. The Fourth Quar- Z
,rly Conference will be held this Friday s
sening at Z. 80 o'clock. a
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
CONDENSED news items
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers
Court meets at Dover Monday.

Court meets at Dover Monday.
Wednesday was St. Valentines Day.
Washington $ Birthday February 22nd.
John P. Warren, colored, died on East
Third Street, North Milford, on Febru-
ary 9Th. Funeral held atA M. E. Church
on Thursday afteroon. E. G. Reed of
Lincoln, directing the funeral.
Fannie Turner, an aged colored woman
of this town, died at her home on North
Street, on Friday last, aged 80 years.
Funeral was held on Tuesday and the
interment made made at Levi Cemetery.
A committee comprised of the resi-
dents of Rehoboth Beach has been ap-
pointed to extend an invitation to the
Delaware National Guards to hold their
annual encampment at that place this
summer.
The work of clearing away the debris
from the Jump Block, where the recent
fire occurred, has been started this week,
preparatory to the work of building
threenew stores there assoon as practical
in the early Spring.
The Independent Order of Seven
Knights, a colored organization, gave a
banquet to the members of the order on
February 9Th, which was enjoyed by
those attendance. The order is said to /
be in very prosperous condition.
The Alden Branch of the Sunshine Sc
ciety will meet with Mrs. Charles Barker
on Thursday afternoon, February 22nd,
at 3. 80 o'clock. The annual election of
officers will be held at this meeting and
all members are urged to attend.
\ LEO E. Dube, the celebrated English
tenor, with DeRue Bros. Ideal Minstrels,
which appear at Armory Hall tonight,
for some years sang in all the leading
of England, where his wonder
full voice won for him unlimited praise
and merit.
Wonder & Bellmare-C Chinese Imper-
,onators-will be seen in an acrobatic
sketch entitled "a Chinese Laundry on
! Busy Day." This act is imported by
OeRue Bros. for their Minstrel Company
IS a special acrobatic feature. Will ap-
1ear at Armory Hall, Milford, Friday
evening, February 10th.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
WOMEN'S CONSERVATION
Committee MEET here

A meeting of the Conservation Com
mittee of the Delaware State Federation
of Woman's Clubs was held at the home
of the State chairman, Mrs. George w.
Marshall, in Milford, on Thursday, Feb
ruary 9Th, with ten clubs represented.
Conservation of = : two great funda-
mental resour Forests and Water
ways-in WI a the conservation of all
others depends directly or indirectly ;
also of our birds and fish, is the work of
this committee. AS near as possible the
suggestions given by the chairman of
the General Federation are being fol-
lowed. This committee will ask that
Delaware have a forester, as directed in
a forestry law passed by the General
Assembly few years ago. A unanimous
vote was given to have a resolution sent
from this committee to the Governor
asking that the scope of the Arbor Day
exercises be enlarged by adding a speaker
on waterways, birds and fish. The re-
clamatiOn of our marsh lands was fully
discussed, with the unanimous decision
of the committee, that if our marsh land
was reclaimed it would be step in the
right direction. Other matters of inn
portance were discussed and articles will
be given to the press of the State from
time to time. Luncheon was served by
the hostess when the ladies left on the
8 o'clock train after a short run around
town in automobiles.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
MINSTREL SHOW HERE TONIGHT

The DeRue Bros. Ideal Minstrels come
to you this season not as a stranger, but
as a guaranteed attraction from the ex-
cellent performance given by them here
in previous seasons. The company this
season is enlarged, both in numbers and
paraphernalia, carrying special scenery
for every act produced. 1t is said that
a prettier stage picture has never been
seen than the grand, scenic first part
Fountain of Mirth. - This
company will appear at ArmOry Hall
this friday evening, February 10th.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
TO Fight HOG CHOLERA.

During the past year or two there has
been so much hog cholera existing in
various parts of the State that Della
wares State Live Stock Sanitary Board
met last Saturday with the State Board
of Agriculture and the veterinarians
from all over the State to consider the
question of hog cholera and steps to pre-
vent the same. The outcome of the
meeting was that arrangements have
been made with manufacturers for a
large quantity of hog cholera serum for
use in different parts of the State.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
Received SIS CHECK.

The Light and Water Commission, Of
Milford, ordered its Treasurer, Charles
Barker, to present the Milford Volunteer
Fire Company with a check for $25 from
the fund of the said Commission. This is
another very helpful addition to the
fund and if the citizens of the town,
who are in a position to do so, would
contribute it would be but a short time
before the "Relief Fund" established
would be large enough to be fgreat help
should any of the members of the fire
cOmpanyb be injured in the work of fight
ing fire.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
SLIGHT FIRE IN MILFORD.

Fire, supposed to have been caused by
a defective flue, was discovered in the
property owned and occupied by Mrs.
Mary Smell, on West Street, North Mil
ford, last Saturday morning. The fire
had eaten its way in between the floor
ing and ceiling of the first floor and had
also got in between the plaster and
Notwithstanding when discovered. The
fire company promptly responded and
made short work of the blaze.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
new POSTMASTER At REHOBOTH.

NJ Mrs. Margaret West Messick has been
appointed postmistress at Rehoboth
Beach to succeed Mrs. Florence E. Mole
who has held the Office at Rehoboth for
ten years, but whohas been transferred
to Baltimore, her former home. Mrs.
Messicz is the wife of DR.. William R.
Messiclz, and a sister of Harry V. Lyons,
ESQ, Of Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
PREACHING AT MILLEOOD.

District Superintendent R. K. Stephen
son will preach at the Millwood N. E.
Church on Sunday afternoon, February
18th, at 2 o'clock. DR.. Stephenson is a
fine speaker and everybody is invited te
come out and 1'ear the sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
GUY BROTHERS COMING.

The well known Guy. Brothers Min-
strels are on their way to Milford, and
viii exhibit here at Armory Hall some
evening next week, the exact date not
being fixed at this time. Guy Brothers
Minstrels have exhibited here for years,
and every one who enjoys a high class.
refined minstrel, will doubtless. be glad
to note their coming.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
NUTTER 3 WINDSOR PROPERTY SOLD.

The property of Nutter & Windsor
and located on West Front Street, South
Milford, was sold last Saturday after
noon to William Robinson. The price
paid for the blacksmith shop and other
building was S165. The buildings are on
ground that is subject to ground rent,
Frederick Windsor, administrator of the
firm, had charge of the sale.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
WAS A BRILLIANT AFFAIR

The 14th, anniversary luncheon given
by the members of the Milford New
Century Club on St. Valentine day,
perhaps eclipsed in brilliancy all previous
efforts in this observance.
The drawing room stage represented
a garden scene. Across the front was
an ivy covered fence supporting potted
Daffodils 1.-THE club hower) and in the
centre gateway. Over the centre door
at the rear of the stage was large old
fashioned lace Valentine in green and
white the Federation colors, containing
picture supposed to be of the presid-
ing officer Mrs. Robert P. Davis, below
which, was the inscription in gold,
my Heart is Thine my Valentine,
banded in gold paper, and dotted with
gold hearts, carrying out the club colors
also.
Pine trees were placed in positions
upon the stage to give the best effect.
All windows were ivy covered with a
bsseIof Daffodils. The tables were ar
ranged on the main floor to form a centre
aisle leading from the entrance to room.
to the garden gate way.
Near by, the reception committee Of
club officers welcomed the guests. Club
women and friends from all over the
State were noticeable out Of town visi-
tors.
As the ladies were seated at the tables,
their attention was attracted to the place
cards of fgurative representations of
the debutante, the society woman, the
mother, and the grandmother. Hand
painted by the younger members Of the
club and appropriately placed before
the guests. Daffodils were the floral
decorations ofFthe tables.
A vocal quaretette The Chimes" by
Mrs. J. G. Dawson, Mrs. Daniel Hirsch,
Mrs. Charles Abbott and Mrs. S. C.
Evans Jr., was delightfully."- rendered
by Annie Laurie in response to
snchore.
Grace was said by Mrs. E. H. C.
Andrews. Midsummer Nights Dream"
was the piano duet by Miss Elizabeth
Deputy and Miss Mia Wroten.
Luncheon was then served in courses.
md consisted of Fruit cock tail, oyster
imbles, chicken salad, lettuce, Della
ware biscuits, apricot sherbert, sard
arts, angel food cake, salted almonds
md coffee. Continuous piano music was
by Miss Mabel Smith through
,ut the luncheon hours.
Toasts were given over the coffee cups
" the President in the form of a greet
ng. The Federation president Mrs.
ohm Robinson on the word IF" Mrs.
lynn Pratt on club Progress" and Mrs.
Edward Brown on the town Library.
A vocal solo by Mrs. Frederick Ross
f Rehoboth with an enchore response
we're given with charming effect.
The dainty and apetizing menu was
repaired by Mrs. Edward Pierce chair
nan of Hospitality with the assistance
f an able committee.
The decorations unique and the house
lade beautiful, were under the super
ision of Mrs. Sanders Truitt, chairman
f decorations and carried out with the
ssistance of a young committee Of
aides.
The mattresses were young ladies in
,hite, with caps of lace net banded
nth yellow ribbon and flowers.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
POsTNASTERSHIPS UNSETTLED.

Up to this time there has not been any
agreement reached as to who will be the
at Milford for the next term,
a similar condition existing at Lewes and
Smyrna. Daring the interim the present
will continue to hold the re-
spective offices urtil their successors
are duly appointed and commissioned.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
RECEIVED CARLOAD 1912 AUTOS.

Robinson & Webb, proprietors of the
Milford Garage and Repair Company,
received this week carload of automi-
biles of the 1912 models. and the public
is most cordially invited to visit the
garage and look these new models over.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
BOX SOCIABLE.

A Box Sociable will be held at Canter-
bury School on Friday night, February
23rd. 1t is especially requested by the
teacher that the ladies' bring boxes, and
the gentlemen plenty of cash, so as to
make the sale interesting. Everybody
is invited to come out and spend the
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
DATE OF ENTERTAINMENT CHANGED.

The musical entertainment to be given
by the pupils of the Milford School will
be held Monday February 18th, instead
Of the 18th, as previously announced.
Person interested will please note the
change in date.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-16
5lST ANNIVERSARY.

The Presbyterian Sunday School viii
celebrate its 51st anniversary on the
evening of Washington Birthday. The
exercises will commence at O'Clock.
Following will be the program:
The new era., 1912-04-25

Here shall the Press, the cause of
Truth maintain. unawed nv Influence
and unbribed bv Gain.
The new era., 1912-04-25
Hay Brings Z, Good Pnos.

Hny raisers are reaping the benefits Of
. railroad this spring. Hay is selling as
high as $l3 ton on the track at Wal
don. and the buyers come from Denver
to buy it.. There will never be a timo
when hay will be as cheap as It wns
before We had railroad facilities. While
hay will sell for lower price In tho fall,
the raiser who will hold his hay fdf
the spring market may rest assured Of
getting from sl2 to Sl5 ton for II on
the track at Walden.
Heretofore the raiser has had to nc
cept whatever price the local buyer
offered or keep his hay over; now he
has the outside markets at his com
mand and hay is always gsod price n
the spring. II the price in the fall is
not high enough. the raiser can bale It,
haul 1t to the track and store IL until
spring. selling on the spring market,
We should give the railroad credit for
this benefit.
The new era., 1912-04-25
days after tho FOURTH publication of

days after the FOURTH publication of
this notice, AS shown below, your an.
swer, under oath, specifically meeting
and responding to these allegations of
contest, or il you fail within that time
to file in this office due proof that you
have served copy of your answer on
the said contestant, either in person or
by registered mail. II this service is
made by the delivery Of a copy Of your
answer to the contestant in person,
proof of such service must be either the
said contestants written acknowledge
ment Of his receipt Of the copy, show.
ing the date of its receipt, or the
affidavit Of the person by whom the
delivery was made stating when and
where the copy was delivered; il made
by registered mail, proof of such service
must consist Of the affidavit of the per.
son by whom the copy was mailed
stating when and the postoffice to which
it was mailed, and this affidavit must be
accompanied by the postmaster's receipt
for the letter.
You should state in your answer the
name Of the postoffice to which you
desire further notices to be sent 60 you
G. D. FORD Register.
The new era., 1912-04-25
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
Department Of the Interior

department. " SUG uVS0TtOT
U. 8. Land Office at Denver. Colo.
April II. 1912.
To Jacob c. Jones, Of Railw'y Excg
Bldg. Denver. Colo. Contestee.
You are hereby notified that Stewart
Kennedy. who gives Coaimont. Colo :.
a. his postoflics address. did on March
%. 1919. file in this office his duly
corroborated application to contest and
secure the cancellation Of your desert
land. Entry No. 0S535. serial No
made March 22. 1909. fer
E l-e SW4 Sci Sec 2e and Nj . NE IL
section 81. township IN. range 81 W 9th
P. n. meridian. and rs grounds for his
contest he alleges that Jacob C. Jones
has never in any manner attempted to
reclaim said land and in fact has never
been on said land since about March
II. 1000. neither has he made any an
nual proof. neither has lie done or
caused t. be done labor or Improvement
Of any kind or nature whatsoever.
You are. therefore. further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
BY this Office rs having been confessed
by you. and our said entry will be
cancelled Hereunder without your fur
ther right to be heard therein. either
before this Office or an appeal. II you
fail to file in this office within twenty
days after the Fourth publication Of
this notice, as shown below. your an.
swer. under oath. specifically meeting
and responding to these allegations Of
contest. or il you fail within that time
to file in this Office due proof TINT you
have served copy Of your answer on
the said contestant either in person or
by registered mail. II this service IL
made by tho delivery Of copy Of your
answer to the contestant in person.
proof Of such service must be either the
said contestants written acknowledg.
ment Of the receipt Of the copy, showing
the date Of its receipt. or the affidavit
Of the person by whom the delivery was
made, stating when and where tho copy
WIS delivered; IL mado by registered
mail. proof of such service must consist
Of the affidavit Of the person by whom
the copy was mailed stating whom and
the postotfice to which 1t was mailed.
aud this affidavit must Ike accompanied
by the postmnstcr's receipt for the
letter.
You should state In your answer the
name Of the postotlice to which you
desire further notices sent you.
G. p. FORD, Register,
The new era., 1912-04-25

and thoroughly plastered on the
inside with lime and mortar, and shall
extend above the roof of the building
at least two feet. All such fues and
chimneys shall be separated from all
wooden material by at least four inches
of wall Of stone, brick or other fire
proof marerial.
Section Q.
Amy wooden building which may be
erected, enlarged or removed, or be
in process OF erection, enlargement or
removal. contrary to the provisions
Of this ordinance shall be deemed
nuisance; and 1t shall be the duty OF
the Mayor, after due notice to the
owner thereof, in writing. requesting
that the same be abated, to commence
action in the name Of the Town for
the collection Of the fines and penalties
provided for in this ordinance.
Section z.
No person or persons shall deposit
any straw, filth. litter. ashes. rubbish
or other combustible material of any
kind on eny vacant lot. place, street
or alley within said fire limits: All
ashes shall be deposited in metal cans
or other fire proof receptacles. which
shall be kept properly covered: said
receptacles to be provided by the
property owners.
Section y.
Any person or persons violating any
of the provisions Of this ordinance shall
upon conviction be fined in any sum
not less than twenty-five dollars nor
more than one hundred dollars and
costs of suit. and further sum of
twenty-five dollars for each week any
such building prohibited by this ordi.
nance shall remain within said limits.
Passed and adopted this 10th day Of
April, A. D. 1919.
Attest:
X. j. MACCALLUM.
Mayor.
A G. MAINE,
Clerk.
The new era., 1912-04-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the interior.

U. s. Land Office at Denver. Colo.
April IS. 1912
Notice is hereby given that Elisha
stout. Of Walden. Jackson county. Colo.
RADIO. who, on April 9th. 1908. made
Desert Land Entry No. 1855 for e 2
SW 1 4 and 8 1-2 Sc IA section 1s.
township 8 N. range 7s ", 9th principal
meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final desert land entry proof to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before VIM o Mosman, an U.
s. commissioner, at his office at Walden.
jackson county. Colo, on the 10th day
Of July, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Albert Asfalg. Ray Ensign. Clarence Q
E. Mosman and Ethel McAvoy. al OF
Walden, Jackson county, Colo.
G. D. FORD Register.