davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
MONEY LEFT TO NEuRO SCHOOL.

The will of Mrs. Mary Smell. who
died at her home in North Milford. last
week, shows that she has left much of
her property to negroes. A beqqest of
S50O.00 goes to the negro brick church.
located at the corner of North and Fourth
Streets; $4,000 is left to the public
schools for the colored children, and
numerous small bequests are left to
other negroes. In all the viii distributes
about S3500.00 among members of this
race. The money left to the public
schools has come at a very oppOrtune
time, the schools still having mortgage
hanging over them of about that a.
mount.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
ORGANIZATION OF KENT
COUNTY LEVY COURT

The new Levy Court for Kent County
organized last week, when five new
members were sworn into office, they
having been elected last fall. and all are
Democrats, but one, who is Daniel
Murray, from the Seventh District.
The other new members are Messrs,
Ford, from the First Representive dis
trict Thomas from the Third DOnoho,
Fifth, and Sylvester from the Sixth.
Commissioner Benjamin Donoho of
the Fifth Representive district, includ-
ing Dove, who was reelected for four
years, was chosed for president without
opposition.
James L. WolcOtt was reelected at
torney for the court by vote of 6 to 5,
his opponent being William Watson
Harrington, of Dover.
James A. KERN, of Dover, was re-
elected custodian of the county build
ings over two other applicants, James
V. Boyer and Frank Minner.
The following trustees of the poor
were named for the districts where
vacancies existed
Benjamin Collins, first district John
T. Jones, third district James Hutchins,
fifth district; A. M. Thomas, seventh
district Hooper Ross, ninth.
Glider D. jackson. Louis E. Phillips
and Franklin Temple, all of Dover,
were reelected Jail commissioners and
DR.. John w. James, of Dover, was
selected as Jail physician.
President Donoho then announced the
following standing committees for the
year;
County treasurer and treasurer of
the poor Messers. Thomas, Kieth, Syl-
Vester.
Assessors-Messrs. Kane, Booth and
Virden.
Sabbath school Messrs. Ford, Muir
ray and Sylvester.
Constables and justices of the peace
-Messrs. Virden, Kieth and Thomas.
Attorney-general and county officers,
except sheriff f. Messrs. Kane, Carmean
and Ford.
Election and Observation-Disclosures.
Sylvester, Murray and Thomas.
Printing and County records-Messrs.
Kane, Booth, Ford and DonOho.
Public buildings-Messrs. Virden,
Keith, Ford and DonOho.
Sheriff and coroner-Messrs. Kane, |
Carmean and Ford.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
Second week OF The
sussex COUNTY COURTS

Horse dealers of Sussex County were
probably taught a lesson in court on
Thursday of last week, that hereafter
they are amendable to criminal charges
when they misrepresent the age of a
horse to persons with whom they deal.
Such was the case of William w. Pret-
lyman of near FairmOunt, who was con-
victed of such a charge and sentenced to
pay fine of $50 and cost of prosecution.
1t took but short time to dispose of
the case of William T. Stuart, colored,
of Delmar. in the Court of Oyer and
Terminer Monday afternoon, who had
been indicted for murder in the first de-
gree of Mary Hooper, to whom he was
paying his attention when he pleaded
guilty to manslaughter and was sent
enced to serve five years in the New
Castle County Workhouse, pay a fine of
$500 and the cost of prosecution.
John Downs and Ira Sampson, both
white, of Greenwood, who on Saturday
night before Christmas caused quite a
disturbance in that town when some
trouble arose between them and some
of the colored people, pleaded guilty and
were sentenced to pay fine of $50 and
cost in the case in which bill, jointly,
had been found against them.
Final DEGREES in the divorce cases of
Nettie M. Tull vs. Adolphus J. Tull, and
Joseph Z. Warren VS.. Julia B. Warren,
have been granted in Superior Court.
In the non-support case of Mrs. James
Jones of near Gumboro the court ordered
that the husband pay the sum of S36. 90
per year to his wife. They have not
lived together for about two years, the
wife claiming that she is afraid of the
husband.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
LARGE BIBLE CLASS.

Rev w. r. Mowbray, pastor Of the
Avenue M. E. Church who organiz-
ed an adult Bible Glass few weeks
ago with only few members. is now
seeing The result Of his labors and last
The class is composed of men and young
men of the community and a great deal
enthusiasm is being manifested and the
class is steadily growing in number and
interest So large is the class that it
is necessary to hold its meetings in the
main auditorium of the church. This
is without question the largest class of
its kind ever known in this community
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
REMOVING OLD TREE TRUNKS

In front of the property at the corner
of South and Walnut and Second Streets,
there stood five distractions in the shape
of old trees not over twenty feet apart,
until last week, when the tenant with
permission of the owner, cut them
down, and is now utilizing the old hulks
for fire wood. There are many more
of the same kind in all parts of the
older sections of Milford, which would
be good fire wood now, and the streets
would show up better by their absence.
Trees should never be set closer than
forty feet, to make good shade when
they grow large, and at that time not
Obstruct the view up or down the through
fare. Town Council should make all
property holders remove all superfulous
trees, and put down concrete side walks
this year.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
MOVING A PLANT TU MILFORD.

The L. D. Caulk Manufacting Com
pany have had a mandatory plant
located in New Hampshire up to the past
month but, since the first of January
they purchased the property owned by
Arthur Cam at the corner of Causey
Avenue and Peabody Avenue, in South
Milford, and have arranged to bring this
part of their business to Milford, where
it will be under daily touch and control
of their main laboratory. Alexander
Rosa, the civil engineer, has signed an
agreement to move and install this plant,
and for two weeks past he has been in
New England dismanteling the plant
there, and bringing it to Milford where
it will be set up again by him, and
started under his supervision for the
next year.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular business meeting of the
Milford New Century Club was held
Monday February 10th, Mrs. j. L. Pratt,
presiding. The reports of the treasurer
and directors were given and also the
details Of the luncheon expenses. Mrs.
Pratt thanked the club for having made
the anniversary entertainment such a
very delightful affair. Miss Mary Vim
yard furnished the music for the after
noon. Next Monday will be an open
day and every one is invited to attend
and hear DR.. Howard Quigg who will
lecture on THE Art of Music.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
Condensed news ITEMS
Paragraphs OF a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Vally and Arnold, one of the best
dancing teams on the American stage.
viii appear in Armory Hall February
l4th with Guy Brothers Minstrels.
The Alden Branch of Sunshine Society
will meet with Mrs. Bunstein Thursday
February Goth, at3.30. Their will be an
election of officers and a large at
tendance is desired.
The Ladies Aid Society of Laws
Church will meet with Mrs. Arthur Tay-
lor on Thursday night, February 10th,
but if that date should be stormy. they
will meet the next fair night
Slaughter Neck w. C. T. IT,. will
hold a Frances E. Willard memorial
meeting at the home of Mrs. Eliza c.
Bennett Thursday Februsry 10th, at 2. 80
p. m. All invited to be present.
The Ladies Aid of Millwood will meet
at the home of Mrs. Roland Davis, Sat
urday evening, February 18th. All are
invited to be present. This will be a
birthday social and a special program
has been prepared.
The electrical effects used during the
performance of Guy Brothers Greater
Minstrels are really wonderful. and the
scenery being all new, will make a very
handsome stage setting in Armory Hall
this evening, February l4th.
Milford is to have a first-class Fur
nished Apartment House as Mrs. ROude-
bush is to convert her handsome home,
The Towers, into rooms en- suite or singly.
DR.. Mahlon Hutchinson is already occu-
pying a suite of five rooms furnished.
There will be a Box Social held at
Rice's School, near FELTON,, on Friday
evening, February 21st. Proceeds for
benefit of the school picnic. All are in
vited. Ladies please bring boxes. Should
Friday evening prove stormy, the social
will be held on Saturday evening, Feb
ruary 22nd.
The w. C. T. u, will hold a Frances
3. Willard meeting at the Chapel on
Tuesday evening, February 18th. at
I. 80 O'Clock. State President and Vice
President Mrs. Caulk and Mrs. Smithers |
viii address the meeting. A program 4
has been prepared and refreshments |
will be served. Admission 10 cents. /
Every body is urged to come and bring
/ friend.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
HARVEST OF CLANS and MANANOSE.

The unusually low tides of last Friday
uncovered the bay shore flats for mile
off the shore, and the farmers along the
bay line, had the opportunity to catch
hundreds of thousands of clans. known
as the little neck" variety in the city
markets. Milford was able to buy
hundreds of dozens for six cents per
dozen. but many of the large catches
were shipped to the city markets, where
they bling fine prices. The mananoses,
a smell FISH which resembles the New
England clans. form a large part Of
the winter tables delacies for not only
the people along the bay shore, but for
the people of the towns. They are very
rich, and can not be eaten as freely as
the ordinary CLANS or oystersj
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
GAVE KITCHEN SHOWER.

The members and friends of the
Avenue NJ. K. Church and Sunday
School, who have secured the use of the
old chanel building for the purpose of
holding social functions, therein pertain
ing to the interests of the church and
community, gave a kitchen shower
Tuesday evening in order that all neces-
sary cooking untensils and things used
for general service in church entertain
ments sOcials, and festivals might be in
the building and ready when needed.
There were large number who at
tended the shower and many useful
things were left by them
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
RARRIED.
IEsTER R-FRENCH-

William G. Jester and Miss Rache
French were married at the home of
John w. Hallett, Jr., in South Milford
on Monday evening, February 10th, 1913.
by the Rev. L. A. Bennett, pastor of
the NJ. P Church. Immediately follow
ing the marriage a reception was
rendered the young couple by Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Hallett. They were the
recipients of many handsome presents.
HARRINGTON WARREN.
The wedding Of Miss Sallie Warren
and Edgar Harrington, both of Milford,
took place on Sunday evening, February
9th, 1918, at the Avenue M. r. Parson-
age, Rev. w. r. MOwbray officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Warren of South Milford,
and she has been the chief operator in
charge of the Milford Telephone Ex-
change for several years. Mr.. Harring-
ton is connected with the automobile
business, is part owner of the new garage
on South Front Street and one of the
hustling young business men Of the town
They will reside in their new home in
Milford, and go to housekeeping without
the usual honeymoon trip, which will
probably come at season when the roads
are in better shape for autOmobiling.
THISTLEWOoD- CLOSE.
The Ebenezer M. E. Parsonage in
Easton. Md, was the scene Of a pretty
but quiet wedding at $50 o'clock on
Saturday evening, February 9Th, 1913.
when Miss Mary Viola Close, formerly
of Midland, Md, but lately Of Easton,
Nd, and Paul Faber ThistleWoOd, of
Chapel, Md, were united in matrim0ny.
Rev. W. E. Gunby performed the cere-
mony, after which the happy couple
drove to the home preparedby the groom.
Mr.. Thistlewood is agent at Chapel Sta
ton, but was formerly of Houston, Del,
and is a promising young man. Mrs.
Thistlewood IS the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Close, Of Midland,
Allegheny County, Maryland. The bride
was attired in a dark blue travelling suit
and large white picture hat Friends
of the young couple wish them a long
and happy voyage over the sea Of life.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
SPEAKER HOLCOMB GETS HIS.

At the banquet held last Friday night,
which was given by Senator-elect Viii
lard Salisbury, announcement was made
that Chauncy P. Holcomb would be his
private secretary. This job pays 81 800
per year, and as each senator has the
naming of a clerk for one committees,
which also pays about $1,000 per year.
Speaker HOlcomb has fallen into a
pleasant position for himself, as the re-
suit of his political activity during the
past campaign. Chauncey is a lucky
fellow but he also has the ability to
back him up.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
HARRINGTON ELECTED LIEUTENANT.

At an election held on Wednesday
evening by the members of Company
B., First Infantry Organized Militia Of
Delaware, James Harold Harrington
was elected Second Lieutenant of the
company to succeed Lieutenan Marshall
who was recently advanced to First
Lieutenant. The election was held by
Captain Lavinus, Austin Judge Advo-
cate of the regiment Lieutenant Harr-
ing has been a member of the company
for several years having enlisted as a
private and work his way up.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
BARNAY'S DEAD.

Early last Thursday morning. Febru-
W. J. McColiey in Cedar Neck when he he
April he would have been 20 years old.
McColley. as he bought him from his
father in 1891 and broke him to work
and was the first horse that he COM
menced farming with. Mr. McColley
thinks it is very hard to part with such
a faithful friend as this horse had been
and don't think that he can replace him
at any price, and he will greatly miss
this about the farm work
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
new LODGE FOR MILFORD.

Alfred Frankel, State organizer Of
the Patriotic Order Sons of America,
has been in Milford this week trying to
organize a lodge of that order in Mil
ford. To a reporter of the milford
Chronicle" he stated that the prospects
for putting such an organization in this
town are very favorable and that if the
thirty persons necessary to secure a
charter can be enrolled such an organ
ization will join the ranks of the fraternal
of this town. The organization
is benefit paying one and the dues are
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week


Marshall Hugg is suffering with the
La Grippe this week.
Miss Marvin, one of the teachers in
the Milford High School, is i'll with
typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry D. Rust, of Har-
beson, spent Wednesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. R. Davis.
Misses Katie Chorman and Mia Cook
Lincoln spent the week end with Miss
Edith Clendaniel.
J. F. Hobson expects to leave this
weeks for three months business and
pleasure trip to Florida.
Mrs. H. L. Lack and son of New
Brunswick, n. j., is visiting her sister.
Mrs. Joseph E. Holland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilber NOwlan of Chesa-
peak City, Md, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Elwood Biddle.
Mrs. C. NJ. Dillon, of Wilmington,
was a guest of Miss Pauline Townsend
over Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Green Workman and
children. of Harrington, are visiting
her sister, Miss Mary E. Mears.
William Rathel who is at the Jewish
Hospital in Philadelphia under treatment
is reported very much improved.
w. Edward Bennett has returned to
his home in Binghamton, N. Y, after
two weeks visit with his parents.
Mrs. Ida Still has returned home after
a three weeks visit with her sister,
Mrs. Minnie Hill, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. j. D. TOmliDson left last week for |
a fVUn rnnF1fhe Nls5ra IN. DnNfuAnrrTen
Philadelphia. New York andWashingtOn. |
1t Col. S. P. Dougherty and Captain
c. M. Dillon, of Wilmington, were
guests of Col. Theodore Townsend over
Sunday.
Mrs. Rattle Shaw, who has been
spending the last two months in New |
York and Philadelphia, has returned to
her in Milford.
DR.. Sam Marshall was home for
few days this week. He is attending
the eye college in Philadelphia, this
winter, taking a special course.
Miss Mildred Fell and brother, of Phil
adelphia, are visiting their uncle, DR..
James P. LOfand, during the illness of
their mother. Mrs. William Fell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Short and son William
y GiAAGA4aAG ull4 MI anu NAAhs LLGHIY
Wallace of Philadelphia, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Matthew Mitten
N Sunday.
On Friday Of last week Col. B. 3.
Deputy who is suffering with acarbuncle
N his neck received a visit from his
laughter Edna and on Wednesday she
oOk him to the hospital in Philadelphia !
where he will be under the care of Dr. ,,
4. r. Taylor.
Mrs. George w. Holmes, who has been
raveling through Illinois, Indiana and
DhiO, for the last month, returned home
y way of Niagara Falls, Buffalo.
.thens, Catskill Mountains and New
'ork. But saw no place to compare d
nth beautiful old Delaware. v
At or about six a. m. on Saturday. h
ebruary Sth. 1913, Roy Bennett, one S
the city mail carriers for Milford, L
eceived the first baby girl at his home S
q Washington Street, South Milford. s
Irs. Bennett was Miss Mary Richard n
IN, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. o
lillian II. Richardson. Mr.. Richardson a
as spoken of for the postmastership Of r,
ilford during the past year. This is 81
r. and Mrs. Benefits s first born. The ii
claim the new granddaugh- h
T to be the handsomest and best pack m
ye that ever arrived in Milford by
ther parcels post or by special delivery.
other and daughter are doing fine.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
BOX SOCIAL.

The teacher and pupils of Marvells
School District, cordially invites the
people to take part in a box social to be
given on Wednesday evening, February
18th, 1918. The ladies are requested to
bring boxes and the gentlemen plenty
of money, and have their happiest
moods with them. If the weather should
be stormy at that time, then the social
will be postponed until the following
Wednesday evening. The folks of the
Marvells District are good entertainers
and viii make this a happy affair for
those who attend.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
RED Men WILL MEET.

All members of Sakimas Tribe No. 10,
/. o. R. NJ, of Milford have been re-
uuested to meet at the Lodge rooms on
Tuesday evening next Much business
of Importance will be transacted, and
the adoption degree will be conferred
on three place faces. A member of the
reservation of Pennsylvania will give
long talk and rare opportunity to win a
handsome prize by working for the good
of the order, which is open to all mem
bers of the order will be given.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
CONCERNING WHUOPING COUGH.

Pupils who have whooping cough,
whose work to the time of taking the
disease was satisfactory and who shall
do satisfactory work on their return,
will be promoted in June. Parents of
children sick with this disease should
make a note of this and not send pupils
to school before they have fully recov-
cred from the cough. The time that
pupils were out for this cause will not
be counted against them.
7. A. HOOVER.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
LECTURE By HOWARD !. QUIGd.

Rev. Howard Townsend Quigg, who is
well known in Milford, will lecture here
before the New Century Club next Mon
day afternoon, February 18th, at $50
o. clock, on the subject, ''Abt Vogler Or
The Uses of Music to The Modern De-
mocracy." The ladies Of the club wish
all their friends to have the pleasure of
hearing DR.. Quigg and so have made
the 18th an open day. Everyone is cor
daily invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
FIRST SKATING OF The SEASON.

I The ice on Saturday on the the lakes
in Milford was sufficiently thick to sup
port light weight skaters, and the small
boys made good use of it. On Sunday
the lower lake was well filed with
skaters in the afternoon, and on Mon
day the real sport was in full swing.
This is the first time this winter that
ice has formed sufficiently thick for
skating purposes in Milford. AS we go
to press the skaters are on the lower
lake in large numbers.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
TO ATTEND LINCOLN CHURCH.

The Junior Order of United American
Mechanics will attend the M. E. Church
at Lincoln on Sunday, February 10th.
The members are requested to meet at
the depot at 10 O'Clock sharp to go down
on the train. The Lincoln members are
requested to meet them at the train and
20 in a body to the church.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
GUY BROTHERS HERE.

A big house is assured Guy Brothers
Greater Minstrels in Milford on Friday
evening, February 14th, when they viii
make their annual visit here. This is a
minstrel show that you can take your
whole family to see and not be offended
with anything rough. The show is as
good as any and better than most, and
it is patronized by the elite everywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
LECTURES ON EICENE CREED.

The Rt. Rev. F. J. Kinsman. D. d.
LII. D., Bishop of Delaware, will deliver
a course of three lectures on ''The Meme
Creed at Christ Church-the first to-
day friday at 4. As p. m; the second
on Sunday at 7.30 p. m, and the third
next Fridey, February 21st, at 4. 45 D.
m. All are cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
REVIVAL At n. P. CHURCH.

Revival continues with great interests
at the M. P. Church. Last Thursday
services were held all day and the at
tendance. The meetings will continue
next week if the in terest continues.
During the past two weeks the pastor
L. A. Bennett has been assisted by
Rev. Shelhorn in which every body was
delighted with his faithful services.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-14
POSTPONEMENT OF SOCIAL.

The Fellowship Bible Glass of the
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will
hold their anniversary social in the
Chaple on the evening of February 25th,
instead of February 14th, as previously
announced.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-07-27
ADJUSTMENTS
At The Gem.

By special arrangement with the
Kelly Schuster Musical Comedy Co
this popular company will be held
over for one more day. The man
agement tried to hold the company
over for another week, but Belleville
where the company is booked re-
fused to release the company from
its contract. But owing to the fact
that the company does not open in
Belleville till Monday special ar
rangements were made and the
Kelly Schuster Co. will be seen here
with an entire change of program.
also the popular Mozart Quartette
will render new selections 1.-The
Jar Family" replete with funny
situations and new songs. Milton
Schuster. better known as Icy. the
comedian with the funny feet and
funny smile will be seen at his best.
On Monday an all star vaudeville
bill will open.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-07-27
Where They Play Today.
Cairo at Owensboro.
Paducah at Henderson.
Harrisburg VS.. Hopkinsyille
cat Nashville.

greensboro, tuly 26.-( Special. J.
In one of the highest and great
est slab duels of the season. Lulu
GOssage gained a slight advantage
this afternoon over Lefty Sheets
which coupled with boner by Lin
gle and a passed ball by Taylor
gave the one run of the game to
the local Moonshiners.
The fielding honors OF the game
belonged to kessling Of Cairo. Robi-
don and Harrison of the Distillers
The sol tary tally of the game
was made in the fourth when Web
Der grounded out Sheets to Nairn.
Dugger slapped low one to center
for one base, advancing to second
on a short passed bali. Harrison
flew to Murray but Sears passed a
looper, over second which went for
two bases and scored Digger, Lin
we suddenly being attacked with
temporary paralysis fielding the ball
poorly.
Cairo had a golden opportunity
to score in the fifth inning but in
ability to hit lost the chance.
Taylor hit to center for two bases.
Marin walked Jones hit to Robi-
don forcing Taylor at third, Both
runners moved up a peg. Marin
going to third and Jones to second
on avid pitch Of Gossage. Lingle
tanned the hot breezes until they
were waited into the faces of the
spectators. Hendee paraded to first.
Sheets also tanned making The third
out and leaving three men on bases
with no runs.
Outside of the fifth inning Cos
sage had good control and pitohaa
mastery ball. saNyaE sszzzzn
The box score. -