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Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
OFFICER TRICE CATCHES
COLORED Thief AT WORK

Officer j. Frank Trice early SUNDAY
morning captured Frank Lewis, colored.
in the act of breaking into the door at
the rear of the shoe department of C.
d. Abbott & Company's large store in
Milford. About four o. clock that morn
ing Edward Morris, who happened to be
passing the store, heard a noise in the
rear of the building and calling Officer
Trice notified him. Trice Immediately
went around to the rear of the store
where he found Lewis with a chisel and
hammer at work. He placed him under
arrest.
The tools used by Lewis were after
ward identified by William V. Sipple &
Son as their property. Their property
had been broken into by the negro, the
combination dial and handle Knocked
from the safe, and the tools stolen. The
safe was not broken open, and this week
the firm had to ship it to the manufac-
turer in order that it could be opened
and repaired.
Lewis was taken before Justice-Of-t the
Peace Wood on Monday morning and
held under $1,000 bail, failing to secure
which he was taken to Georgetown Jail
on the noon train by Constable Boyce
to await trial. Lewis is an old offender,
having served time before for stealing.
With his arrest the series of thieveries,
which began about two weeks ago, have
suddenly been stopped. During this time
the large store of Thomas Davis was
entered and about S20.0 90 was stolen from
the safe. An attempt was made to enter
John r. Benefits confectionery store,
but the thief had evidently been fright
ened away. H. w. D. Moore drug store
was entered and a small amount of money
was taken. R. H. Pierce's store shows
signs of having been tried. but at this
place the thief did not getin. The screen
door the rear of Lena T. Stayton' was
cut recently and the door was tried,
but here also the thief failed to secure
an entrance. Last Thursday night a
rear window of the Chronicle office was
smashed and entrance gained to the Of
flee. The guilty party got nothing how
ever. Officer Trice deserves much credit
for the capture of the thief.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
DEATH OF MRS. HETTIE E. PRETTYHAN.

Mrs. Hettie E. Prettyman, widow of
the late Gideon w. Prettyman of Lewes,
died at her home in Georgetown, from
the infrmities of old age, on Wednesday
night, September 3rd, 1913, aged 80
years, months and II days. She was
the daughter of Ebe Holland and Eliza
Turner Dodd, and was born near Lewes
June 21st, 1881, where she spent the most
of her long life among a large circle of
friends and relatives. Her husband died
in 1879. She was noted for her gener-
Osity and kindness of heart, and many
orphans will bear testimony of the great
sacrifices made for them out of a pure
and sympathetic heart. She was pos
sessed of a noble christian character,
and the beautiful examples she set for
those about her were worthy of imitation
Her last moments were as peaceful and
serene as were the sixty six years of her
christian journey through life. None
knew her but to love her. She is sur
vived by two sons, William H. Prettyman
of Lewes and John A. Prettyman now
of Georgetown, and brother, John P
Holland. who resides near Drawbridge.
She was the aunt of Mrs. Robert Ralston
Davis and Herschel Marshall Holland,
and a cousin to David H. Holland of
Milford. Funeral services were held at
Whites NJ. E. Chapel, near Nassau,
Friday afternoon, Rev. w. w. johnson,
pastor of Groome Memorial NJ. P. Church
'atLewes officiating. Interment was made
in the family burial lot at the chapel
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
BLUE HENS CHICKS IN CALIFORNIA.

Fifty-six "Blue Hens Chicks" that
have been growing pinions in California,
built a new social nest on Thursday
night, August 2Sth, at the headquarters
of the Federated State Societies, No
953 West Seventh Street, Los Angeles,
when the Delaware Society was organ
lied, completing the chain of all State
societies. 1t was decided to hold the
charter open until the next monthly
meeting night, September Both. and all
present were put on the Membership
Committee to work for an enrolment
of at least $50 members. The following
officers were elected: John P. Holland,
honorable president; F. ]. Kinder, presi-
dent John P. Jones, first vice president;
Miss E. Beatrice Kerbin, second vice
president: William Salisbury, third
vice-president; w. G. G. Tucker, secre-
tary, and c. c. Lawton, treasurer. All
officers were elected to hold office for a
year and work will be begun at once to
have Delaware uniquely represented at
the Carnival of States, which it is pro-
posed to give in November to take the
place of the customary annual picnic of
the Federation.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
PUBLIC SALE.

]. 6. Long advertises by poster and
in the Sale and Want column of this
paper his farm Y miles of Milford.
See advertisement and posters.
Eliza A. Stine will sell her personal
property at public sale at her home IN
Frederica on Saturday, September, 10th,
at p. m. For particulars see adver-
tisement in this paper and posters.
Joseph P. Cross will sell his personal
property at his cottage at Slaughter
Beach on Thursday, September 25th, at
In. m. For further particulars see ad-
vertisement in this paper and posters.
Frank Dawson will sell his personal pro-
Derty at his home on the road leading
from Milford to Cedar Greek Mills on
Thursday, September 18th. For parti-
culars see posters and advertisement in
this paper.
Anneata L. Griffith, Administrative of
the estate of the late w. A. Griffith,
will sell the personal property at his late
home on the farm known as the Hop
kins Farm, near Pennington, on Octo-
Der lst For particulars see advertise
-ment in paper and posters.
Lane Vanderwende, of near Harring-
ton, will sell at public sale in front of
the Delaware House, in Harrington,
on Saturday, September Goth, 1913, at
one o'clock, two farms; one of 126 acres,
and one of 128 acres. For particulars,
see advertisement in this paper, ana
posters.
Isaac J. Smith and Eunice Smith,
administrators of the late James w.
Smith, of near Smiths Store, five miles
East from Bridgeville, will sell the
personal property at public sale on Tues
day, September 23rd. For particulars,
see advertisement in this paper and
posters.
The administrator of the late Daniel
ScOtt's estate will sell the real estate
at public sale on Saturday, September
18th, in front of the new Windsor Hotel
in North Milford. The land is located
near Scott's Corner in Milford Neck.
Futher particulars can be had from the
advertising columns of this paper.
Ernest Brunei, of near Houston, will
seH his personal property at public sale
on Tuesday, September 23rd, 1918 at
10 a. m. He will also sell his farm of
81 acres in front of the Harrington
Hotel, in Harrington, on Saturday,
September, Goth, at 2 p. m. For
further particulars, see his advertise
ment in this paper and the posters.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
Condensed news ITEMS
Paragraphs of Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Schools in Milford reopened last Tues
day.
Everybody who will work is now put
ting in full time in lower Delaware.
Kaskey, the tailor, fell through a show
case in his store last Monday and cut
his arm severely.
The Ladies Aid of Thompsonville will
meet with Mrs. Wilber Galloway sn Sat
urday evening, September 10th. All are
invited to be present.
Last Sunday several people made
disturbance of the peace while in a be-
fuddled condition, with liquor brought
over from Maryland Illegally.
The change in the weather which came
on Tuesday morning was a delightful
relief from the ten days of sticky humid
atmosphere which proceeded it.
Several people have been summoned
before the Attarney General to give
testimony in liquor cases which will
come up in the next term of court.
Slaughter Neck W. C. T. u, will
meet with Mrs. G. P. Carey, Thursday
September 18th, at 2.30 p. m. Mem
bers are urged to be present. Text
word, Work. "
The local w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. McIllvaine on Tuesday evening,
September 18th at $50 O'Clock. The
annual election of officers will be held.
All members are urged to be present.
Text word, Everlasting. "
The glut of tomatoes this week has
swamped the canneries and taxed the
working folks to the limit of ability to
stand from fifteen to twenty hours work
daily. 1t will last for only a short time,
and the people are now making good
money as a recompense.
When you mail a package by parcel
post be sure and put your own name and
address on the outside of it. Otherwise
it will not be forwarded. The regula-
tion of the Postoffice Department in
that respect is practically iron-elad AS
a result of its application thousands of
packages are being held up daily, and
kept until the senders call to see why
they have not been delivered.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
COURT TO DECIDE LIQUOR CASES.

The coming term of court is expected
to be the largest held for sometime,
owing to the fact that nearly all of the
criminal cases as well as civil cases,
were postponed from the June term of
court on account of the hot weather.
A decision will be given at the October
term in the William Grier anti-shipping
case, which was heard at the June term
and which was the first move in this
State to test the Hazel and Webb
Kenyon anti-shipping laws of intoxicat-
ing liquors. The decision of the Court
is being awaited with much interest by
both the 'wets" and ''drys" through
out the State, and the result will clear
away all technicalities as to whether or
not the laws so far as this State is con-
cerned, are effective. Another case
that will likely prove of interest and
govern the future actions of the Adams
Express Company in the transportation
of liquors, will be that against their
local representative, Frank Rust, who
was recently held in bail for making
deliveries. The case against Rust is
really a test ease on the part of the
Express Company to test the law re-
lative to shipping liquors.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
CHURCH NEWS.

This paper POSITIVELY WILL NOT
receive notices for this column after
Wednesday noon of each week. If you
cannot get them to US before that date,
do not bring or send them later. If they
are sent they will be destroyed and moi
used. This notice is FINAL, and ap-
plies to everybody.
Presbyterian Church The pastor will
preach Sunday morning. Subject. "Glad-
ness in the House of the Lord" Sunday
School at 10 o'clock. Society of Chris
tian Endeavor meeting at 7.30 o'clock.
Christ September ID, 9th
Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion,
7.30 a. M; Sunday School, 9.45 a. m.
Morning Prayer, Communion and
Sermon, 1920 a. m; Evening Prayer,
p. m. All are cordially invited.
st. Johns Church, Sunday, September
14th-High Mass and Sermon at a. m.
The mass will be sung by the Paulists
Choir from Washington, d. c. All male
voices. A special quartette will sing
the "Miserere. All are welcome. Rev.
M. J. Dougherty.
Baptist Church Sunday, $50 a. m. ,
Bible School. 10.45 a. M, preaching,
SuUlEEAf W lO - 1Ous D. DU " ILL., .
preaching at the home of Mr.. Emory at
Cedar Creek. 200 p. m. Christian En-
deavor. 8.00p, m. Sermon Jesus Only. !"
All are cordially invited to these services.
First NJ. P. Church Experience meet
ing at 9 a. m. Preaching by the pastor
subject, "The Sons of Belial. Sun
day School at 2 p. m. All the members
of the Sunday School are requested to
be present Sunday. Christian Endeavor
6.45. Preaching at 7.45 subject, THE
first King" Remember vacation sea-
son is over and letevery body be in
their place Sunday. Do not forget the
midweek services Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 1920. Preaching,
subject of sermon Dealing with Sacred
Things. Sunday School at 2,p m.
The pastor very much desires to see all
members of his class next Sunday.
Song service on Sunday evening from
seven to eight O'Clock. Class meeting
on Monday at 7.30 and Prayer and Praise
service on Thursday at the same hour.
The Junior League will begin its ses-
sions on Friday the 18th, at A O'Clock.
Orchestra rehearsal on this Friday
evening in the lecture room of the
church at o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
PUBLIC SALE SEASON nov on.

The season of holding public sales has
already opened, and while it is a little
earlier this year than usual, those who
want to dispose of their personal prop
erty and real estate are already com
mencing to advertise their sales. For
the past few years no newspaper in
Delaware has had the amount of public
sale advertisement business as has the
Chronicle. The people of lower Kent
County and the whole of Sussex County
have come to look upon this paper as a
sort of official guide to those who wish
to attend these sales. We have already
a good number of sales in this week S
paper, and It will be well for those in
terested in sales to glance over them.
The Chronicle gets the sale bills out
in good shape, and in addition places
the same advertisement before 10000
or more persons each week. This is
something that no other weekly news
paper in the State of Delaware can do, =
and those who advertise their personal
property are rapidly awakening to the
fact. While we annually DO large sale
bill business, we are making special ef-
forts this year to give the people of the
lower part of the State good informa-
ton along that line of buying, and for
that reason invite you to come to this
office for publicity in this line of print
ing. 1t is well to consider the number
Of persons who will read your advertise
ment when you are placing it in the
weekly papers.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
SUSSEX JURORS

Following are the petit jurors drawr
for the Superior Court and Court oi
General Sessions for the October tern
in Sussex County;
Representative District No. Harry
M. Deputy, B. F. B. Woodall, David A.
Argo, Robert A. Wood
No William D. Lynch, Edgar L,
Kinder, William 1. Hubbard, Frank A.
Elliott.
No. 8-Judson C. Little, William H.
Hearn, John Wiley, AndrewF. Eskridge.
No. 4-George H. Pusey, Stanford
Locates, Daniel Short, William C.Wells.
No. 5-Hiram c. Hitch, George E.
Smith, Frank M. Hearn.
No. Jacob w. McNeal, Charles D.
Lingo, Edwin C. Ryan, John C. Hazard.
No. William C. Hickman, John G.
Townsend, Jr., William M. Morris.
No. 8-John Hazard, John B. Massey,
M. Clarence johnson.
No. 9-Elton R. Wood, Thomas E.
Hudson, Harry H. Swain.
No. William B. Wagamon, Otis
L. Goodwin, Harry V. Lyons, Joseph
V. Morris.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
ARE NOW Being MADE

One of the largest improvements
made recently by private individuals IN
Milford toward beautifying the town
is that now under course of construction
nv the property owners overlooking the
lakes at the Milford station. Headed
nv DR.. C. Layton Grier, these persons
are having a fine concrete wharf built
around the entire lower lake, and work
thereon has already been started. 1t
is understood that the embankment will
be graded to the proper grade all the
wav around and that a landscape
Gardener will be brought here to
beautify the place. When this i'm
provement is made, the approach TO
Milford will be one of the most beautl-
ful of any town in the east.
The old iron fence, which for many
years has stood around the old Metho-
dist Cemetery on North Street, is being
torn down and a new concrete block
wall will be erected there at once. ms
Improvement will add much to the ap-
pearance of that street, which will have
to be given a proper grade IN order
that the improvement can be made.
Those interested in this work state that
it is their purpose to put the cemetery
in first class condition, and to see that
it is kept in that order.
At the Odd Fellow Cemetery founda-
dations for concrete wall, such as is
now placed on the front of the cemetery
has been laid on the rear part of the
place. The cedar hedge has been taken
out. When this is completed, this place
will have attractive entrance from both
front and rear.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
SUMMONED BEFOREATTORNEY GENERAL

Several persons were summoned to
appear before the Attorney General
this week to give testimony as to the
source from which liquor was procured.
and as result a number of persons have
suddenly left Milford for other points.
Alex Richards, Sherry Masten, Goldie
Isaacs, and others who are alleged to
be old offenders against the liquor sales
laws, have left for points in Maryland
and Wilmington. The indictments when
made will serve to keep those accused
away for the next year or more. 1t is
easy to trace the source from whence
liquor is procured, by watching the com
ing and going of those who furnish the
supply.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
MILFORD has DIRTY STREETS.

The streets of Milford are now in the
dirtiest condition in which they have
been all summer. Walnut Street has
been poorly cleaned all summer, but
last Sunday the dirt and filth was
especially noticeable. 1t is the duty of
Town Council to see that these streets
are cleaned, and the citizens of Milford
should demand this of them. A few
years ago this particular street was
cleaned after the stores closed on Sat
urday nights and it presented a good
appearance. Now it goes unclean and
the church goers are compelled to trudge
through the dirt. A little civic pride
along this line will do much toward
starting the same pride among the
property holders here.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
HANDSOME CHRYSANTHEHUHS.

Herbert c. Jump. of North Milford,
has forced to early bloom some beautl-
full specimens of chrysanthemums, which
are unusual for this season Of the year.
Mr.. Jump takes great pleasure in his
flowers, and, as he has been deprived
of the senses of hearing and speech,
the care of flowers has largely made his
life happiner. His speciality is the large
organ chrysanthemums, and they are
indeed fine specimens.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
fine MUSIC At CATHOLIC CHURCH.

On Sunday next the male "Paulists
Choir" from Washington, D. c., will
sing High Mass at St. Johns R. c.
Church in Milford, at o'clock in the
morning. At the same service a special
male quartettee will sing The
Miserere. At the afternoon service
the same choir will sing the Benedic-
ton at o'clock. The music lovers of
Milford seldom have the opportunity to
hear such fine singing organizations and
a welcome is extended to all.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
SOME FINE CORN.

SenatorG. F. Pierce this week brought
a stock of corn to this Office which is
unusual in that there are four good ears
of corn thereon. The corn was taken
from one of his lots near town. Nathaniel
Stuart, who resides near Shawnee,
brought several stocks of corn here
which have extra large ears, and the
stocks are fourteen feet in length. Mr..
Stuart stated that his entire field is in
the same corn, and he attributes his
success to the use of good land lime.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
RETURNED FROM A SUMNER TRIP.

The Rev. M. NJ. Hill and daughter,
of Delmar, Del. who formerly resided
in Milford, have just returned from a
trip to Canada and Niagara Falls. As
they returned they stopped off at Buff
falo, where they saw the Perry celebra-
ton, and saw the old warships which
sunk the British ships in the Revolution
ary War on Lake Erie. They had a de-
lightful time with friends in Buffalo,
and returned home refreshed and happy.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
MARRIED.
JONES DONOVAN.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William B.
Donovan, near Milford, was the scene
of a pretty wedding at l2.40 p. m. on
Wednesday, September 10th, 1918, when
William G. Jones, of Wilmington, and
Miss Lillian May Donovan were united
in marriage by Rev. w. P. Taylor, Of
Lincoln. Mrs. Taylor played the we'd
ding march. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will
reside in Wilmington, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
Arm BADLY CUT BY NAIL.

While walking about Draper & Hirsch's
canning factory last week, Casper,
Pierce, son of E. G. Pierce, fell and
badly cut his arm. In falling Pierce s
arm rubbed against a nail in a post
and large cash was cut in the arm.
It required nine stictches to close the
wound. At the present time Pierce Is
suffering much pain from his injuries.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Ira w. Joseph, the late Justice Of the
Peace in North Milford, has purchased
from the other heirs the home of his
father on North Street, and will make
several alterations 10 the interior Of
the property.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-12
BRIDGES BAD IN MILFORD.

Out of FIVE bridges over the Mispillion
in the town Of Milford, three has been
out of commission for three months.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

GhOuld interfere With our tOrtures, .
resolved to set to work without delay.
But l had first to calm M. de ChaS-
ny. who was already walking about
like madman, uttering incoherent
cries. The snatches OF conversation
which he had caught between Chris
tine and the monster had contributed
notsa little to drive him beside him
self: add to that the shock OF the
magic forest and the scorching heat
which was beginning to make the
perspiration stream down his tenn
pies and you will have no difficulty in
understanding his state Of mind. Hq
shouted Christine's name. brandished
his pistol, knocked his forehead
against the glass in his endeavors to
run down the glades Of the Elusive
forest. In short, the torture was be-
ginning to work its spell upon brain
unprepared for 1t.
did my best to induce the poor
viscount to listen to reason. l made
him touch the mirrors and the iron
tree and the branches and explained
to him. by optical laws, all the iumi-
nous imagery by which we were sur
rounded and OF which we need not al
low ourselves to be the victims. like
ordinary. ignorant people.
I'VE are in a room, q little room
that Is what you must keep saying to
yourself. And We shall leave the
room as soon as we have found the
door"
And promised him that. If he lei
me act. without disturbing me oy
shouting and walking up and down.
would discover the trick Of the dooI
In less than an hours time.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

to say Tat l am mad or lying or that
| take him for a fool
now return to the facts where 1
left them. When the ceiling lit up
and the forest became visible around
us. the viscounts stupefaction was
immense. That impenetrable forest,
with its innumerable trunks and
branches, threw him into a terrible
state of CONSERVATION. He passed his
hands over his forehead, as though to
drive away a dream; his eyes
blinked; and, for moment, be for.
got to listen.
of the forest did not surprise me at
all; and therefore listened for the
two of US to what was happening
next door. Lastly. my attention was
especially attracted, not SO much to
the scene. as to the mirrors that pro-
duced 1t. These mirrors we're broken
in parts. Yes. they were marked and
scratched; they had been starred
in spite OF their solidity; and this
Der in which we now were had al
ready served purpose.
Yes, some wretch, whose feet were
not bare like those of the victims OF
the rosy hours OF Mazenderan, had
certainly fallen into this mortal illu-
sion" and, mad with rage. had kicked
against those mirrors which, never
theless, continued to reflect his az
ony. And the branch Of the tree on
which he had put an end to his own
sufferings was arranged in such a
way that, before dying, he had seen.
for his last consolation, thousand
men writhing in his company.
Yes. Joseph Buquet had undoubted-
ly been through all this! Were we
to die as he had done? l did not
think SO, for knew that we had q
employ them to better purpose than
Joseph Buquet was able to do. After
all. was thoroughly acquainted with
most OF Erik's .tricks"; and now OF
never was the time to turn my knowi
edge to account.
To begin with, l gave up every idea
Of returning to the passage that hae
brought us to that accursed chamber
l did not trouble about the possibilit,
OF working the inside stone tina
closed the passage; and this for thu
simple reason that to do SO was on
OF the question. We had droppet
from too great height into the tor
ture-chamber; there was no furnitur,
to help us reach that passage: no
even the branch of the iron tree. no
even each others shoulders were O
any avail.
There was only one possible cutie,
that opening into the LOuis-Philipp
room In which Erik and Christine
Daae were. But. though this cutie
looked like an ordinary door ON Chris
tines side, 1t was absolutely invisible