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Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
MRS. EVANS LOST SIOO BILL.

When Mrs. Sylvester Evans, of Mil
ford Neck, sold her poultry this week,
she received in payment with the other
paper money, a hundred dollar bill, and
then she went shopping in Milford with
friends and had a very pleasant day.
In fact. Mrs. Evans was feeling at peace
with herself and all the world, and de-
string to give her husband a Christmas
present to be pleased with, she dropped
into the Collector of Taxes Office in
North Milford, and there paid the taxes
on their farm, taking the receipt for a
Christmas present for Mr.. Evans. When
she arrived home and looked over the
cash roll she had received for her pOul-
trv. the hundred dollar bill was gone.
That was sufficient to jar most any one,
and Mrs. Evans was no exception to the
balance of US, and she Immediately be-
gan action to locate that one hundred
dollar bill A rapid drive back to Mil
ford, and a retracing of her shopping
tour gave no hope for its recovery; but,
she thought of the tax Office, and thither
she went, knowing full well that II IT
had been paid to Mr.. Harry Vinyard
in error it would be promptly returned
Mr.. Vinyard had not discovered the one
hundred dollar BILL in fact, had not
looked at the money since it was handed
to him by Mrs. Evans, and they made
the investigation together: and 10 ! and
behold. in the identical roll of money
she had paid TO him was the one hundred
dollar bill. Immediately smiles wreathed
the face of Mrs. Evans, and it was evil
dent that she had paid the bill out for a
''ten spot, which she quickly replaced
with it, and then with the one hundred
dollar yellow back slowed away in a
good safe place about her person, Mrs.
Evans wended her way home ready to
enjoy her Christmas holidays again in
peace and happiness. Misplacing one
hundred dollars is sufficient cause to
make even a Milford Neck poultry raiser
set up and take notice; but with the
fact that the women on the farms about
Milford receive from one hundred to
over three hundred dollars a piece for
poultry they have raised during the year,
they are accustomed to handle large
bills, and occasionally make a mistake ;
it's lucky they are to have the bills to
make mistakes with.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
BENEFIT OF FIRE COMPANY.

1t has been determined to raise suffi-
cient money to secure a Motor Chemi-
cal Engine for the Milford Fire Depart
ment, and the management has arranged
for a series of entertainments to take
place in Armory Hall, which will be in
structive as well as amusing, and it is
expected that the entire population of
Milford will at least buy tickets for this
series, as it will aid in protecting their
homes from damage by fire, and make
pleasant entertainment as well for them
selves. The first three dates have been
fixed and the attractions have been
engaged, so there will be no going back
wards. When the solicitors call upon
you to buy a ticket, just remember that
you are helping yourself as well as the
public inigeneral. For January 8th, 1914,
the Spragues will play rip Van Win
kle," one of the plays made famous by
the Old Master, Joe Jefferson. The
Spragues are part of the Radcliffe Bu-
reau Attractions of Washington, d. G.
The same Bureau will send the 'Feath-
erstone Concert Company" on Febru-
airy 5th. This is the character of enter
tainments which is usually heard in
Milford when the Teachers Institute
supply evening concerts. On March
5th the same Bureau will send DR.. h.
w. Sears, who is humorist. and one
of the best entertainers on the road.
Remember that every body is interested
in this.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
BAND RECITAL and BIG BALL.

The Milford Cornet Band. colored, has
arranged for a musical recital in Ar
mory Hall, which is to be followed by a
grand ball, on Monday evening, Decem-
Der 29th. An orchestra from Whining
ton has been engaged to furnish the
dancing music, and this holiday social
affair among the colored peoples is to be
the ''top netch'' social event for this
season in lower Delaware. Fifteen of
the well-known colored men of Milford
and vicinity have issued the invitations
and they have especially warned the
boisterous and unruly element that they
are neither expected or desired to take
part in the affair. The grand march
will be led by John Curry, Jr., and will
start at nine O'Clock. At midnight a
supper will be served by a professional
caterer. The holiday dances given by
the people of Milford are very elaborate
affairs; the music and toilets being es-
pecially noticeable.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
GRAND and PETIT
Jurors FOR SUSSEX

D.,ow will be found the names of the
pS pe,GI Inrors. who were drawn to serve
GIaLna GtLo Courts of Sussex county for year
p lo,i ~ and the Petit Jurors drawn to serve
!, he February term, next;
GRAND JURY.
v;-s+ District-J. Ebert Webb, Chas.
= croves. Darwin Collins.
b. 'coooaond2James w. Raughley, Charles
o,,ens oliver A. Newton.
VTffid Third Simeon P. Wiley, Luther W..
Culver. Thomas Swain.
u IF5coTnrth-David H. Boyce, Eli R. Hast
inES nEES5ftb-Charles C. Tomlinson, Harvey
r Marvel. Levin H. Moore.
T. 'Sixth-Everett Hickman, Philip H..
snSsv, SEVENTH - Isaac Morris. John G..
Townsend, Jr.
gTSigbtb3Andrew M. johnson.
Ni5th-William P. Sharp, John I.
"TTssnth~Charles G. NAPLES, Fred C.
WoIfe. William P. Carter.
PETIT JURORS.
First District-Frank w. Reed, Geo.
prettvman Carey, Mark L. Bennett,
Iobn S. Hallett.
'VSn VSSancond-R. F. Adams, Robert F. Led
.nbsm. Thomas A. Williams, Jown w.
TTfbird-L. N. Wheatley, William Steph-
ens Jr., Lawrence D. Cannon, Jacob
NJ Fourtb- SUI Edward F. Dukes, William
2 Cordrey, Shepard B. Scott.
Fifth-Levin S. Hearn, Edward L.
Wolfe, William H. Driskill, Charles b.
pS;ixth~William A. Hudson, Charles
West of w. j., Charles W. Mitchell of
TR William Parker.
Seventh-Paul T. Scott, Hiram James,
Ferdinand S. Daisey.
EIGHTH - William H. Truitt, Frank
Iobnson. Frank w. Lawson.
Nintb-Clarence Pritchett, George W.
Jones of l., Charles R. Jones.
William A. DOdd, of William,
Anthony P. Ingram, George R. David
son John 7. Hazard.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
A SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

While sitting on the bank at Marshall's
Mill Pond Saturday afternoon last,
Harry Still, of South Milford, was shot
in the left arm and shoulder when a
puppy which he had taken with him
Jumped against his gun. Young Still
in company with Charles johnson had
gone with the puppy and had taken a
tame rabbit with them in order that
they might watch the dog run it. They
sat down along the bank and turned the
rabbit loose, laying the guns across their
laps. When the dog was let loose 1t
struck the gun fired, the load taking
effect Stills arm. A hole almost as
large as a tea cup was shot in the mem
Der. Young Still has only recently re-
Gently recovered from long illness.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
MILFORD FIREMEN REORGANIZE.

The annual meeting of the Milford
Fire Company was held last Thursday
evening. when there was a large attend
mce Of the members, and a reOrgani-
ntion of the company. After the death
dtheir president, Frank Richards, last
SIMMER, the company had lost much OF
a, enthusiastic interest which had been
nsnifested under his management. Col.
lheo. Townsend was proposed to take
he vacant place as president OF the
wmpanv, and the election was made by
unanimous vote of the members, and a
nmmittee sent to notify him Of the ac-
ton of the company. In accepting the
honor conferred by this important part
Of the town government, Colonel Towns
md stated that he would accept with
heexpicit understanding that the mem
ters of the Milford Fire Company should
stand for and demand that a permanent
ire station with modern equipments for
lighting fires shall be supplied by the
town authorities, and especially that
lhemical engine shall be secured to pro-
act the property from fire without the
necessity of turning on the water in cases
where the fire is of insipient character,
md thus save time and money loss to
The victim of fires. The list of officers
IhOsen in addition to the President fol
.Bs: Vice President, Captain James W.
Cannon, Recording Secretary Cecil Nc
CARY, Finacial Secretary Karl S. Bun
aein, Treasurer Roy PettyjOhn, Trutees:
IOonel Theo. Townsend, one year; ID.
H0lzmueller three years; Norman Wind
E for two years. Fire Chief; Major W.
Lank. Fire Recorder, Grover Marvel.
he action of the Company will be
Fssented to the annual Town Meeting
mich will be held in Armory Hall next
Iilrsday.
The following have been appointed
y chief; First Assistant, Donnan Hol-
mueller; Second Assistant, James Z.
Eebb; Forman for North Milford, Louis
bormann; Forman for South Milford
9cilMcCleary. Others will be appoint
4 later. The next meeting OF the
Nnpany will be held on next Monday
Sening, December 29th, at 7.30.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
CONDENSED news items
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

New moon today.
How did your turkey set.
This is the last week of 1913.
Look out for colder weather now.
Was it a Merry Christmas for you?
1t was a beautiful dance in Armory
Hall.
Was the Christmas turkey too rich for
you?
This is the last issue of the CHRONICLE
in 1913.
Only four more days for cunning for
rabbits or birds in 1918.
The big holiday dance in Armory Hall
takes place this evening.
Winter is due to set in now have
you got the fuel supply ready.
The regular Covenant service of the
Baptist Church occurs on Saturday at
2.30 p. m.
Send your subscription to this Office
by money order or registered letter; it's
due now for 1914.
Now is a good time to look at the
label address on this paper, and see if
it needs changing.
Remember that it is time to renew
your subscription to the CHRONICLE, or
send it to friend for 1914.
The Christmas decorations at the
Baptist Church were designed by Thomas
S. Davis of the Chronicle Office.
The Ladies Aid, of New Market
will meet at the home of John P. John
sen next Saturday evening, December
9th.
The local W. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. M. M. Vinyard, "Rest Cottage" "
next Tuesday evening at 7.9O. Text
word Joy"
Through the kindness and solicitation
of Mrs. Charles Zakrzewski a beautiful
Pulpit Bible has been presented to the
Baptist Church.
If YOU change your address this jan
uary 1st, 1914, send the old address as
well as the new, so we can make prompt
change and you will get the CHRONICLE
without delay.
Mark H. Davis of South Milford fell
down stair of his home on Wednesday
morning and broke his right shoulder
blade. Mr.. Davis is over seventy years
old, and was recovering from stroke
of paralysis which he sustained two
years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
ANOTHER INTERESTING LETTER.

For the past two weeks this Office
has been swamped with letters telling
us of our readers appreciations of our
efforts to give the best news in the
county. The following is self explana-
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. %, 1913.
Milfdfd Chronicle Pub. Co.,
Milford, Delaware.
Gentlemen:-Enclosed you will please
find one ID dollar, advance subscription
for 1914. AS we are going out of busi-
ness at the close of this year, please
change my address from 12S Walnut
Street, to 5O2 South Sind Street. Mil
ford should be proud of the "Chroni-
Gle" 1t is a clean-live paper, and a
weekend luxury for all of US.
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE E. KINNEY.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
CONTRACT AWARDED.


The contract for extensive alterations
to the Sussex County Court House, az
Georgetown, was awarded last week 70
Ge1rSe 3. Lane, of Queenstown, Md,
who was the lowest bidder. Several
Local contractors submitted estimates
ON on revised plans on December l. The
or orcbitects who designed the plans for
fbe Fl changes we're Brickloe & Canning,
Of Of Easton. Md, and Wilmington; Inc
6;ddeTe III lsTs and their bids were as follows
George CloTTJ r Lane, Queenstown, Md, -
S5O. " II. Jones, Wilmington, S29, 2OV;
Iorrv &c, p Carlon, Wilmington, S29, pay
Tbonas 11o M Slemmons, Salisbury, Md
s9O 542. ]. A. Bader & Co.., Whining
{oU %on s34 800: Thomas H. Mitchell, sans
bury, Md; ; S95, 1884.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
MILFORD GRANGE.

Tomorrow's meeting of the Milford
Grange will be an open one to which
the Changers have been invited to bring
their friends. An interesting program.
in charge of the unmarried members of
that organization, has been prepared
and will start promptly at 2 o'clock;
The Grange officers have announced
that beinning with this week and con.
timing to March 1st. All meetings of
the Grange will be held at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon on each Saturday. 1t is
expected that number of new mem
bers will be secured next month. as
result of which the committee in charge
has announced that all applications for
membership must be presented on
January 3rd.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
Big RETURN FOR CALF and HOGS.

The returns which came to John H:
Cain. of Milford Neck, for the sale of
one calf which he shipped to commission
merchants in Philadelphia, made him
well satisfied with stock raising in Kent
county. The check after deducting the
freight and commission expenses was
for S27. SO. The calf sold for S29. so, and
the expenses were S1.9S. Mr.. Cain re-
sides in the lower end of Milford Neck
on q farm which has been in his family
for the past one hundred years, and 1t II
is TODAY the most productive and most
remunerative farm in the lower part OF
the county. In addition to this ne mas
butchered pen of fat hogs this month.
which weighed over one ton. The weights
were. 445, 44O, 425, AIS and S87 pounds
respectively.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
FOUND HIS TWENTY DOLLARS.

One week ago Rev. L. A. Bennett
advertised in the Chronicle that he had
lost a $40 bill on the streets of Milford,
and after the paper was circulated, Mrs.
Bertha Crow saw the advertisement,
and as she had found at the time and
on the route specified a $50 note, it was
returned to the Rev. L. A. Bennett
with her wishes for Happy Christmas.
in the Chronicle brings the
quickest results of any other means OF
publicity. Mr.. Bennett desires US to
publish this result of his experience
with the advertising columns of the
Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
TO THOSE WHO WILL MOVE.

At this season of the year a number
the subscribers to the Milford
9,Tonicle" will probably change their
'dress. When notifying US that you
a, ave changed your postofice address,it
~ save much inconvenience and labor
y this Office, and at the same time in
'lfe prompt delivery of the paper to
lSu' If you will state from what post
vince the paper is to be changed. If
l9u will write US as follows ''Please
aange my paper from--(where-
.,er you move FROM to -- (your
lew address) +" you will receive the
Aper promptly. We want all of our
saaers to secure the Chronicle promptly.
~ ~ are asking your cooperation in
1uer that you may not be disappointed.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
WATCHING WHISKEY DEALERS HERE.

The state detective is watching the
people who have made a practice of
carrying whiskey in illegal quantities in
suit cases, and on Wednesday at the
Milford depot two suspects were com
pelled to open their suit cases and dis
closed that they had not more than
the legal quantity. The bringing OF
LIQUOR from Hobbs and other points in
Maryland is also being watched.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
ARRESTED FOR BOOZE CARRYING.

Charged with bringing more than a
gallon of whiskey from New Castle to
"Dry" Kent County, Frank Morris and
George Smith, both colored were
arrested at Harrington Monday even
ing by State Detectives Mccoy and
Thomas, and were taken by Deputy
Sheriff Smith, and two detectives. They
were given a hearing before Magistrate
Wood who held them in $500 bail for
court. They admitted their guilt.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
HANDY CHOSEN CAPTAIN.

Delaware College football squad were
the guests of honor at a dinner given in
the Hotel DUPONT in Wilmington, last
Friday evening, by the Athletic Coun-
sci Of the College. Covers were laid
for thirty, and during the evening a
captain for the college eleven for next
wear was chosen. Victor Handy, of
Milford, who played full back on the
team last season. was elected captain
for the next year. Following the din
ner the college eleven and the commit
tee on athletes witnessed the produc
ton of "The Whip" at the Playhouse.
A large delegation of friends of Della
ware College attended the performance.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
PUBLIC SALE.

1obn Barlow & Son will sell their
personal property at their ne nOi4S ne Mi MI
nile east from Harrington on tne ooth mIl-
ford road, on Tuesday DecenuT, tinar,ent Tin in
For particulars see advertisement -
this paper ana posters.
- Don,,+v will S I'll his personal
Frank pePJhsiE; P,,hi;c sale at his home near
properly az PUN 1oo in Wolf Neck, on
the Beaver .aornbar D1r 9Oth. For further
particulars, see his auyer'iSe'''0
fbis issue of the Chronicle
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Russell, well
known farmers who reside near Green
wood, have issued invitations to the
number of two hundred to their friends
to be present tomorrow evening at their
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary celebra-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell are well
and happy, and carry their years lightly.
When the couple were married, the use
of OK carts was one of the principal
modes of travel; but tomorrow number
of their guests will journey to their
home in automobiles.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES

The State Library Commission has re-
Gently placed travelling Libraries at the
following stations In the home OF Mrs.
r. M. Smith, Hartley, School District
No. iii Cheswold New Century Club,
Deimar; Powell's School, Houston; Mag
nolia School; Smyrna High School; Ray
mond's School, Smyrna; Townsend
School; Frazier's School, Marydel;
BIackiston School, Clayton. These Ii
braries are for the use of the communi-
ties in which they are placed.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
RAIN BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

The threatened rain which hung over
Delaware for a week before Christmas,
caused many to do their shopping early,
and they were fortunate, as the rain
commenced to fall gently on Tuesday
afternoon, and continued intermittently
during the night. The weather was
warm, and without even the chill Of
frost in the air. Flowers are blooming
in the gardens of Milford at Christmas
time, so the holiday season in Delaware
is a green one.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
rule ON AUTO LICENSES.

Because of the hardness of automobile
s.ners as in Delaware i'll securing their
lenses for 1914, Secretary of State
'taOmas W. Miller has announced that
..sr .sr midnight on December 31st, all
S,sohs not having secured their 1914
.,ses ~snses will be prosecuted to the full
@sent Of the law. The new licenses
'aber lst
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

HTbe engagement of Miss Ruth Ann
Sipple. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Sipple, and G. Donnan Holzmueller
was announced at a delightful party
given by Mrs. William V. Sipple, Jr.,
on Tuesday evening, December twenty
third.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
MARRIED.
sTEELMAN-wEsT.


Mrs. Sallie C. West, of Milford, and
John S. Steelman, of Milton, were mar
ried at the home of the bride on North
Third Street, at three O'Clock on Thurs
day afternoon, December 25th, 1913, by
Rev. Thomas c. Davis, in the presence
of a number of friends of the bride and
groom. A wedding dinner was served.
They will reside at Milton, Delaware.
sTOCKLEY WALLS.
Thomas C. Stockley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Stockley, of HOllyville, and
Miss Susie " alls, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George r. Walls, of Cool Spring,
were married at the NJ. E. Parsonage
in Georgetown, Saturday, December
10th, at l. 30 O'Clock, by the Rev. 1. w.
Colona. They were taken to George
town in an automobile by Harry Barker,
accompanied by Miss Eliza Stockley,
sister of the groom and Miss Amanda
Walls, sister of the bride. After the
ceremony they took the north bound
train for Wilmington and Philadelphia
where they will spend some time.
PRETTYMAN-WALLS.
Pierce Prettyman son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Prettyman, of Shawnee and
Mamie Walls daughter of Mrs. Emma
Walls. of near Union Church were
united in marriage Wednesday, even
ing. December 18th, 1913 at the Lincoln
M. E. Parsonage by the w. P. Taylor.
They were attended by Clarence Calhoon
and Miss Helen Jones, of Bridgeville.
After the ceremony a reception given
to the immediate friends and relatives
of the family. The gifts were useful
and handsome. Mr.. and Mrs. Pretty
man have the best wishes of the com
munity for their future prosperity. They
will reside on his farm near Shawnee.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
RECEIVED TURKEYS FOR CHRISTMAS.

The L. d. Caulk Company presented
each married employee of their Com
pany with a handsome Delaware grown
turkey, dressed ready for the oven, as
a Christmas remembrance from the
company for 1918.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.

eS, eaae M. P. Church will hold their
o mas entertainment Tuesday even
y y a very elaborate program is be-
sS arranged. Come out and have a
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
OBITUARY.
MATTHEW'S.

Henry Matthews died at Atlantic City,
N. j., on Thursday, December 18th,
1918, aged Y years. He married Miss
Julia Laws, of Milford, Del, many years
ago. and she with a married son, Henry
Lewellin Matthews, and a granddaugh-
ter, survive him. The funeral services
were held in Philadelphia on Monday,
and interment made in Laurel Hill Gene
terry in that city.
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-26
STANTON.

Mrs. Lima C. Stayton died at her home
in South Milford last Sunday morning,
aged go years. She is survived by her
husband, William H. Stayton, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lena Stayton Reynolds also
two sisters and brother, viz, Mrs.
Elizabeth Webb of near Milford, Mrs.
John w. Short of Philadelphia, and j.
w. Truitt of Milford. Funeral services
were held at her late residence Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. l.;
Bunstein. Interment was made at Odd
Fellows Cemetry. Isaac A. White,
funeral director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-05

s2000-Neat 5 room bungalow. we'll To-
Gated at Woodlawn. near churches and
school, Terms easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-05

S1S00-Neat s room cottage, one block o.
car line at North Birmingham, neal
churches and school; small cash pay
ment balance like rent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-05
Ryan Real Estate
Company
FOR SALE
2o26 Sd Avenue.

75x15o-West Twentieth street, corner
three street frontages, very
choice
25x140--Avenue b, near Twenty-second
street, bargain at $l500.
Corner fronting $50 feet on Eleventh
avenue, north, so feet deep, close
in; five negro houses bringing
$3.50 per month, $4,000.
704-706 South Twentythird street, two
Groom cottages occupied by white
tenants, paved street paid for;
eastern frontage; $1400 each.
51x140--Six-room cottage, modern except
furnace, Seventeenth street, near
Avenue !, only $500.
50x140-Five-room cottage one block from
Avenue C car line, Avondale; a
bargain at 5000.
5021 First avenue. lot 50x1s2. modern cot
tage, terms easy, $3.50
MOTION REALTY co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-05
KODAKS

FILMS developed l0c per roll. Prints &c
and 4c each. Prompt attention and
work the best. Bert G. Coyell Co. lo-4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-05
Geo. @. Mabry
2106 FIRST AVENUE,
PHONE MAIN 2572.
FOR SALE

S3S00-New IL room dwelling, modern, well
loca tied in best community, we'll ele-
waited with perfect drainage. Terms.
seooo-S room dwelling, story, in first
class repair, centrally located, large lot.
50x200 feet. Small cash payment bal
ance like rent
s1s5o-6 room cottage, in good repair; To-
Gated near Artesia Springs on a beau
tiful hill, where drainage is perfect.
Terms easy.
si5oo-6 room cottage, with fine we'll Of
lasting water, two lots 50x1N each.
Terms.
s2oOe-Fine farm, 12o acres. 65i in cultivA-
tion. balance in woods and well tim
bered, two good houses and barns, 15
acres in bottom land. This is a splendid
bargain. VIII sell or exchange for
North Birmingham property.
$1,000 acre truck and dairy farm, 6
miles from North Birmingham, near
Pinson road. IA acres in cultivation,
balance in woods. Terms easy.
we write fire insurance In good safe
companies and will appreciate your
business.
BERRY & YIELDING
262S Goth Avenue,
Phone 107
North Birmingham, Ala