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Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Sock Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip H. Grifhtb
opened wide their large and beautiful
country home last Tuesday evening to
welcome seventy oftheir nearest neigh
bors, who could not but feel during the
three hours spent so pleasantly together
but they were as one heart giving
alike to all the same desire of friend
ship. and best of all this did not end
within themselves only, ,fOrethought on
the part of some kind hearts, and VIII
ing hand, little socks had been dis
tributed to each one present, so that
each one could place an offering as their
wish to help some unfortunate brother
or sister in heathenism. So when they
were all collected as one gift, good
recognition of American friendship was
made manifest. Such gatherings
as these, especially for the young
are of too much importance for good to
be a rare occurance. Therefore may we
all desire more of these union gather
ings and open our hearts and homes.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
ADJOURNMENT
OF LEGISLATURE.
THE ADJOURNMENT WAS POSTP0NED
Senate Spent so Much Time in Reduc'
ing Pulls on the Treasury That
the House Did Not Have Time
to Act.

Although Wednesday at y O'Clock
was set as the time for the adjournment
Of the General Assembly sine die, q
Joint resolution was adopted in both
Houses extending the time for final
adjournment until Thursday at noon.
The extra time was needed by the leg
islature to curtail the extravagant APP
propriations and to consider the report
Ofthe committee on claims.
Most of the day the Senate was in
secret session, and in the afternoon
when a recess was taken until Thurs
day morning, it was learned that so, 600
had been Topped of the schedule Of ap-
propriations. The Legislators realized
that if all the scheduled appropriations
were allowed to stand it would bring
the State to condition facing bank
ruptey within a few years.
From time to time the members OF
the House extended the hour for final
dismissal, in order that they could con-
slider the claims and appropriation re-
ports after they came from the Senate.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Milford Grange.

Milford Grange met to confer the first
two degrees on Geo. R. Clendaniel, of
Lincoln. The Grange adopted a petit
tion to Sec'y of Agriculture Wilson
asking him 10 use his good offices to
have a hall provided for agricultural
conventions in the building that's now
planned for that department.
Chas. Barker, Mis- Hopkins and
Mrs. Efiie Barker were appointed a
committee Of arrangements for the
Kent county Pomona meeting, which
will be held in Milford April ,. A full
program for which has been provided.
Mrs. l.. Austin read her interesting
paper on Current Events" Program
for next week-Mr. Armour on Home
Gardens" Mrs Teas on "Current
Events Chas. Barker on "straw-
berries.u
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
APPOINTMENTS
FOR DELAWARE.
DELAWARE POSTNASTERS.
Ball to Name Those in New Castle
County, and Alice Those in Kent
and Sussex.

A special despatch from Washington
to the Philadelphia Evening Bulle-
tim says:
"As result Of the request of Post
master-General PAYNE, the Delaware
Senators have agreed upon division
of the territory of the State in so far as
it relates to the appointment Of post
masters. This was necessary in order
that when a vacancy occurred the de
partment would know to which Sena-
tor to apply for candidate
After carefully considering the, sub
ject Senators Alice and Ball reached
an agreement. Under it Senator Alice
will name the postmasters in Kent and
Sussex counties. the lower counties of
the State, and Senator Ball, those in
New Castle county.
This division will. permit Senator
Alice to name the Presidential post
masters at Clayton, 81 400; Dover, 80, 200;
Georgetown, 81 500; Harrington 81 800;
Laurel. 81 800; Lewes, 81 200; Milford,
81 500; Seaford, 81 200; Smyrna, 81, 500;
and numerous postmasters of the fourth
class. Senator Ball will name his
friends at Wilmington, s., 800; New
Castle, 81 300; Newark, 81 800; Middle
town, 81 500; and Delaware City,Sl, 200,
with a large number of the fourth class.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
A COMPOSITION.
BY a Pupil in the Fourth Grade.

The following is composition writ
ten by Mary Draper, ten years old, in
the 4tn grade of the Milford Public
schools. What makes it interesting is
the fact that it was suggested only by
a picture. 1t is as follows:
DISCONTINUED HARRY.
"Oh. Mother" =" said Harry Hoffman,
"please do let me 90 out and slide on
the hill with my new sled No.
Harry said his motuer il is too cold
a. a suowv.u "But. mother" said
Harrv' what are sleds for if not for
use?u "Thev are not for use when you
have a cold Harry, 50 say nothing more
about iJn
An the afternoon Harry stood at the
window with his hands in his pockets,
pouting
'sHarrv.u said his mother, finally,
'',ou look very unhappy. Come and
fesd Kitty. She has not had any food
to-day
Just then Harry saw Paris Carlisle
passing. "Oh! Harry, said Paris,
'.come no to the hill and bring your
sled. We BOYS are going TO nave a race
This afternoon. - "MOther won't let
me. ~ said Harry, bursting into tears.
'Come and feed kitty" said his
mother again. "Oh, mother, | don't
feel like it. l don't know what to do, )"
said Harry. "But | would rather DO
ANYTHING than feed that hOrrid cat.
on. dear! 1t is awful 10 be disc0n-
tented ~ "You might do your sums,
them his mother suggested" "Oh,
dearu' Meow meow nO 81 will
have to feed the cat, | guess. Where
is the milk ?U Mrs Hoffman had COM
menced supper. ("Mew, me Ow, me-
own why, what's the matter with
kitty? Harry, come here" Harry
came with very long face. 'W hat is
The matter with kitty?" "I-dOn't-
know. - said Harrv,"I will go and see. :"
Replied Mrs. Hoffman, 81 believe you
pulled pussy's tall. Did you ," Yes, ]"
he said sharply, and then ran away,
"Come here, Harry, ] want to show
vou how it feels. and she gave his hair
a pull. "Ouch,n said he 81 under
stand" " and he hung his head. ''NOw
tell kitty you're sorry, and then go to
he'd for punishment "Ha Ha ~
laughed Harry. Hey. kitty :" | won't
null your tail auv more, if / dOu,t get
unhappy when am kept in the house, ="
Then he went to bed and soon sailed
off to dreamland, where he could null
kittens tails when he waDIed to. But
he had discontented dreams.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
PROGRESSIVE DINNER.
Given on Friday Evening Last.

The progressive dinner club had one
of their course dinners on Friday even
ing. March 18th. Mrs. G. w. Marshall
opened the dinner with soup. oysters
and fish. Her table decorations were
green and white, and the cOmbinatian
was beautiful. Mrs. John w. Welch
had the entree and meat course. Her
table decorations which were red were
exouisitely arranged; Mrs. Paris Car
Isle and Mrs. G. Layton Grier had the
salad. Their decorations were pink
Mrs Frank Grier, assisted by Mrs. Mary
Caulk. had the desserts. Their table
was elaborately decorated with yellow.
The candelabras, cakes and bonbons
all lent to a very attractive appearance
at this course. The &c tepan sat
down with the ladies With Few ln-
vited guests. The guest Of honor was
Miss Annie Matthews of Camden, Del,
her bright wit and charming manner
added much to the enjoyment OF. the
Club. Each hostess presented rams
appropriate to her course.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
STATE NEWS.

Miss Fffice Pearson and Charlie
Hughes. both of near Edwardsvillei
were married Tuesday at Greensboro.
While returning from a fox hunt,
Robert Tweed of Newark, was thrown
from his horse and his arm was frac-
tured.
The congregation of the st. PauPs
Lutheran Church, of Rising Sun, are
having a new church built in the CEN
ter of the town, which will make big
Improvement over the old one.
J. E. Davidson, of Magnolia, was
elected as a representative of Washing
ton Camp, No. 10, to attend the meet
ing of the American Benefit Society
which meets in Baltimore in May.
Thomas Cole, on his way home from
Edwardsville, Saturday stopped at one
of his neighbors, and while patting a
dog on the head it sprang up and bit
him quite badly on the side of his face.
The four lock tenders of the Dela-
ware and Chesapeake Canal made a
haul in the locks Tuesday morning,
and caught $500 herring, about 500 vel.
low-neds, lO6 rock, catfish and other
fish.
Thieves visited the homes Of T. h.
Welch, Mrs. Nance Smith, r. Draper
VIM. Bennett and George Schriver, Of
Whiteleysburg and took clothing from
the lines and also chickens and tur-
keys from the roosts.
Harvey Sipple, Of near Masten's,
while attending the Holiness meeting
at Harrington, some one took possess
ion of his team and drove it quite q
long distance. 1t is supposed they
were on the hunt for chickens, for when
the team was found there was chicken
feathers and blood on the carriage.
Missionary anniversary services were
observed in the M. E. Church, Of
Bridgeville, on Sunday evening. The
program was very interesting and con-
sisted of Rotations, appropriate read.
ings and music. both vocal and instru.
mental, which was furnished by the
choir. The main feature Of the evening
was the collection, which amounted tC
about $40.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
A RUNAWAY.
Causes Great Deal of Excitement.

A runaway horse on Walnut street
last Saturday afternoon caused quite
a little excitement. The animal, which
was driven by Mrs. Shaw, became
frightened and started to run; she at
tempted to pull hm up" but as the
harness was without a breeching strap
the animal was only pulled against the
cross oar of the carriage, which treat
ment he didn't receive with favor, and
proceeded to execute a number of diff
ficult maneuvers with his heels. At
this Mrs. Shaw became frightened, and
lost all control Of herself and also
the horse. The carriage collided'with
n wagon which was hitched rear the
bridge. and the horse succeeded in eX-
tracing himselffiom the harness. The
animal was caught bv negro named
Powell. and first-class wrestling
match took place-the negro finally
coming out victorious Happily no
one was hurt but the vehicle was com
pletely demolished and the remains OF
two dozen eggs scattered in the road.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
The S. S. sewing Circle Meets.

The S S. Sewing Circle of Milford
met with Mrs. John w. Causey Thurs
day evening last. Each member vOlun
teered to do a certain amount of charity
sewing. After business of the circle
the hostess, who is celebrated for her
charming entertainments, delivered an
address to each member present.
The guests were Mrs. John w. .Causey.
Mrs. VIM. T. Watson, Mrs. Geo. w.
Marshall, Mrs. John Welch, Mrs. S. J..
Abbott, Mrs. Byard Burn, Miss Anna
Hall.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
John Welch.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Wilmington NJ. E. Conference.

TheannuaI session of the Wilmington
NJ. E. Conference began in Easton on
Wednesday. Bishop Cranston, who,
presides, held meeting with his cabi-
net on Tuesday evening. and considered
the probable changes among the min
listers in the conference. AT the present
Indication there will be no more changes
than usual. A reception was rendered
the members of the conference at
Ebenezer Church Tuesdny night. This
vas after the missionary sermon by the
Rev. J. T. Richardson and the Sunday
School address by DR.. A, I. Neely.
Rev. Chas Grise, pastor of the church
welcomed the guests and S.P.Shipman
replied. 1t is expected that the con-
ference report will show ihe churches
of the peninsula in good condition.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
PERSONAL. MENTION.

A. Donald Marshall has been in Phil
adelphia this week.
Miss Name Smith has been visiting
in Philadelphia this with.
L. d. Moore, of Pennington, was
Milford visitor last week.
Mrs. williamson, of Harrington,
spent Saturday iu Milford.
DIR. Mauship, of Denton, Nd, was a
Milford visitor on Friday last.
Mrs. James H. Latchum was in Phil
adelphia a few days this week.
Austin Peet, of Philadelphia, has
been on a visit with Milford friends.
Mrs. Isaac White has been in Philai
delphia on a business trip this weak.
H. Winter Davis, of Wyoming, visi-
ted Mrs. Angelina Marshall last Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Philadelphia,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mills.
Harry Lank and wife. of Philadel-
phia, have been the guests of relatives
in Milford.
c. Orion Smith and John Lacy, Of
Georgetown, were the guests Of Mrs.
Caleb Smith on Sunday last.
Miss Leah and Wilbur Durborough,
of Lebanon, have been the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Matthews.
Mrs. William Potter and daughter,
Florence, of Philadelphia, have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Pot
ter.
Mrs. Annie Lord Hynson and Miss
Fannie Holmes spent Saturday and
Sunday in Dover with Mrs. J. g.
Sharpe.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
New Century Club.

The Century Club met on Monday
afternoon, Mrs. w. F. Causey, the
president, was in the chair. After an
instrumental solo by Miss Hettie Lat
chum, the Rev. II. L. Bunstein gave
very fine address, which will be found
in another column of this parer, on
Napoleon, the Great" Next Monday
will be in charge of the civic committee,
Mrs. Byard Burn, chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
New Century Club Receives Present.

A very handsome birthday present.
which consisted of eight dozen silver
tea spoons and four and one-half dozen
silver forks, was presented to the New
Century Club by the following mem
bers
Mrs. Mary o. Caulk, Mrs. G. w.
Marshall, Mrs. John w. Welch, Mrs.
James Hall, Mrs. Frank Grier. Mrs.
J. L. Pratt, Mrs. George F. Pierce Miss
Jennie Causey, Mrs. J. P. Steward Mrs
Edward Pierce, Mrs. James G.Stanton,
Mrs. DIR. Sharp, of Dover, Mrs. William
Musgrove, Mrs. George H. Hall and
Miss NJ. L. Perpignan.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
EpwOrth League Elects OTficers.

On Monday evening last the Ep-
worth League elected the following Of
fcers for the ensuing year; President,
l.. b. Graves; lst vice-p president, De
partment of Spiritual Work, Mrs. Ed
ward Atkins; 2nd, Department OF
Mercy and Help, Mrs Ida Mayhem
8rd, Literary, Miss Lulu Truitt; 4th,So-
cial. Miss Letha Joseph; secretary. Miss
Mollie Deputy; treasurer, J. P Stew.
ard; musical director, M. G. LOfand
assistant, Mrs. S. NJ. Morgan; pianoisti
Miss Willie GOslin assistant, Miss
Mary Little.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Changed Date Of Meeting.

The Milford Vocal Chorus have
changed the date of their meeting night
from Friday to Thursday evening.
They will meet in the Presbyterian
Church after the regular weekly prayer
meeting. The change in the date was
made so as to give the members Of the
Avenue NJ. E Church choir, who hold
a rehearsal on Friday night, an op-
portunity to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Left for Conference.

Rev. S. NJ. Morgan, pastor Of the
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church of
this town, left for the annual conference
of Delaware and Maryland preachers
on Tuesday last. Mr.. Morgan since
his soiourn in Milford has made a host
of friends. and has also accomplished a
great deal in his line of work and there
is no doubt but what he will be re-
turned to this charge.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
ChiIdren's Party.

A party wss given by Mrs. MeClel-
lan at her home on North Front street,
in honor of Miss Margaret Gill, on Sat
urday, March II, 1903. Those present
we're: Elizabeth Aldred PaulmeTowns-
end, Mary Draper, Rosalie Abbott
Edith Simpson, Margaret Holzmueller
Mary Kinder, Sarah Watson, Sarah
Draper, Lockwood Pratt, Blanche
Foulk and Elizabeth FOulk.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Base Ball Notes.

Base ball has become the absorbing
topic in Milford, and as the weather
continues to become warmer more in
terest is being manifested. This week
the grounds are being put in good con-
nition.and will soon be in shape for the
first game which will be played on Sat
urday, May 3Oth. The visiting nine
will be the strong club from Chester.
There will be a meeting Of the Ath-
letic Association at Firemen's Hall on
Monday evening at 8 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Christ Church.

March Do Fourth Sunday in Lent
Celebration, 7.3O a. m: mathis, litany
and sermon, 1890; Sunday School, :
p. m; evening prayer, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday; st. Faiths Guild.
Tuesday evening; Christ Church Guild,
Wednesday evening; choir rehearsal,
Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
House Fell Down.

On Sunday a house near the phos-
phate factory, in which seventeen ne
groes were at the time, fell to the
ground. The house was made of NOR
tar. and it is supposed this crumbled
with age. 1t is a mystery to every one
how the negroes escaped unhurt. as
they were all asleep at the time of the
accident.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
A BeautifuI Ceiling.

The metallic ceiling, which has been
placed in the audience room of the
Presbyterian Church, is being decorated
bv Burn & Powell, and with the new
organ, which will soon be installed, it
will be one of the finest churches on
the peninsula. The ceiling will be
completed during the coming week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Church Festival.

The supper given in the lecture room
of the Presbyterian Church, on Fri
day aud Saturday evenings oflast week,
was a decided success. The proceeds
were Mrs. Bunstein' IS mite towards the
organ fund, and amounted to S5S.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Steamer Emma Reis Sold.

Steamer Emma Refs, Wilson Vineyard
captain, which has been plying be-
tween Milford and Philadelphia, has
been sold this week to parties in Balti-
more 1t is understood that Captain
Vinyard will secure another steamer to
take the place Of the Refs, which boat
will be overhauled and taken south.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
The Euehre Club.

The meeting of the Euchre Club Of
Milford which was to have been held
this evening at the home of Mrs. j.
Stanley Short. has been postponed until
Friday, March 9th. Mrs. Short will
be assisted in entertaining by her daugh-
ter, Lena.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20

Mrs. q. w. MARSHALL has in her
possession a spaon marked II. M. L, !"
which was left by some one at the an
niversary of the New Century Club.
The owner can recover the property by
calling for the same.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Knocked Down by a Horse.

James Matthews, of Milford, was
knocked down and nearly run over by
a horse driven by VIM. Walls, on Sat
urday evening last. Mr.. Matthews
was crossing the street in front of the
postofIice, when he was hit by the
team. Luckily the horse was stopped
before Mr.. Matthews was seriously
hurt.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Crowds in Milford.

People from far and near took ad-
vantage Of the fine weather on Satur-
day last and proceeded to Milford. The
town was thronged with visitors, and
the large crowds reminded one OF
Christmas Eve. But even though the
town was filled with people the mer-
chants report very poor business day.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
CHURCH NEWS.
Avenue NJ. E. Church.

Services at the Avenue NJ. E. Church
on Sunday as usual. Preaching at
1880 a. m. and 7.3o p. m. Epworth
League at 30 p. IN.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Changed Date Of Show.

The date Of the minstrel show, which
was to have been given by the Milford
Comet Band on April 1st, has been
changed to Friday, April 3rd.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Meeting not Held.

The special meeting of the Town
Council, which was to have been held
on Monday night. has been postponed
indefinitely. A few members assembled
in the council chamber. but not enough
to constitute a quorum. The meeting
was called for the purpose Of securing
a report from the financial committee.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20

A regular meeting of the Kent Co
Pomona Grange will be held in Mil
ford on Thursday, April 2nd. A very
interesting and instructive program
has been arranged, and a full attend
ance is desired.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
MATRIMONIAL.
Raed-JaeksOn.
hurt

Miss Clara L. Reed and James J.
jackson, both of Ellendale, were united
in the holy bonds of fmatrimOny, by the
Rev. J. s. Willis, on Tuesday evening,
March 10th. 1903.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20

THE Jr. o. q. A. NJ. attended divine
services in a body at Cedar NeckC Church
on Sunday last. Rev. V. b. Hills
preached the sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20

A new electric light pole has been
placed at the corner of Front and Wal
nut streets, North Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20

THE new Chief-Of-POlice and Street
Supervisor, Chas. Macklin, assumed
his duties last week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20

DAFFoDILs are in bloom, and Ar
butus parties will soon be in vogue.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-20
Local News Briefly Told.

IT is time for strawberry festival.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-18
SaHair Station.

a voluntary weather observing sta
ton is to be established at Saltair in
a few days. The station will be in
charge of Frank Baily.
For some time past the local wealth
er officials have been anxious to have
a station at Saltair that the conditions
on the lake might be more fully and
accurately kept. 1t is against the
regulations of the weather department.
to have voluntary station within
fourteen miles of a regular place, hut
after the facts had been laid before
the authorities they decided that un-
der the circumstances an exception
could be made in the case of Saltair
Accordingly a letter was received
from the department at Washington
yesterday by Director Robert j. Hy.
att. instructing him to supervise the
installation of the station A full
set of instruments has been shipped
from Washington and will be placed
in position at the beach. Daily rec
ords of the weather. the temperature
of the lake. and the rainfall. if any,
will be taken and sent into the station
here.
1t has long been a well known fact
that the weather conditions at the
lake and the city are at great vari-
auce. At times when the heaviest
rains have fallen in the city it las
been perfectly clear at the lake The
n ale trtrn r. g.. Al
purpose of comparing these apparent
incongruities that the voluntary sta
tion is to be established
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-18
City Ticket office.

The MP town office of the Colorado
Midland was opened today for bust
ness and the new agent, S H. Griffiths.
has big supply of tickets and can
now attend to the wants of the pub
lie. The city ticket office of the Mid
land opening Just at this sesaon of the
year when tourist travel is on will
add to the general business of that
road materially. 1t will certainly
give the Midland their share of the
pas 'enger travel, and will be a fine
thing for the many people who will
go to Glenwood ON Strawberry day.
as they can get their tickets at the up
town office, thus doing away of push
ing through jam of people at the
depot on the morning of the excursion
to GleHwood. Mr.. Griffiths' numer-
GUS friends are pleased to see him in
stalled as city ticket agent of the Mid
land, knowing full we'll that he will
look well after the interests of the
company.