Milford chronicle., 1903-06-05
HOUSTON ITEMS.

The Rev. J. H. Wilson preached the Bacca-
laureate sermon to the graduates on Sunday
morning, his text being, "Watch ye, stand
fast, be strong" The discourse was greatly
enjOTsd by all who we're present
The first annual Commencement Of the
Houston High School was held in the 81. E.
Church June LIST. Much praise and credit is
given to the teachers and friends OF the grad
uates " hO assisted in decorating the church,
which was considered the prettiest on any
occasion. The four graduates acquitted them
selves creditaly, and especially should be
praised the valediotory, delivered by Miss
Edna COunselmRn. Subject: "Liberalism."
The diplomas were presented by DR.. G. W,
Marshall, OF your town. The following pro-
gram was rendered;
Grand March Elizabeth johnson
Invocation j. H. wilson
SalutatOry-''The Decisive Battle OF the Re
bellion.' ..;."...:..Mae Elizabeth Councilman
BrOOkside
Essay-"The Negro OF the South" ................
Zack Johnson, Jr.
Solo NJ iss Richards
Essay-"Beauties OF Nature" Viola Johnson
March OF the Brownies n................O Orchestra
ledictory-"Liberaiism" ................ ......
Katherine Edna Counselmau
Dr. G. W. Marshall
Miss Richards
BenedictiOn j. II. Wilson
Children's Day service will be given in the
NJ. E. school here ia n short time. The date
has not been decided on.
The fourth Quarterly Conference OF HOus-
ton charge was held last Saturday week,
and the Board raised Rev. Mr.. Wilson's sal
ary 800 above what they have been giving
School election will be held next Saturday.
| r. Graham, who has acted as clerk for the
( asst twelve years, retires; when new clerk.
] Nj q elected. Z. Graham
/ clines reelection.
EpwOTth League will be led next Sunday by
/ Eugenia Graham.
REV. Mr.. Wilson conducted the League SER
/ vice last Sunday evening. Il being Mission
airy one. His address was one well thought
| out.
| The WilliamsviIle people Will give a festi-
val nest Saturday evening
Willard Pierce shipped the first white
! onions from this station on Tuesday. The
various patches are looking fine.
! Mr. David scott and wife we're StOckley
visitors last SatuTiay and Sunday.
Zack johnson and wife were Burrsville Wis
ftors last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Edith Smith, OF Harrington, has been
the guest OF her cousin, Lizzie Johnson.
| The Misses Lauck and brother, who have
been visiting Edward Deatrick and wife, have
returned TO their home In NJ arietta, Pa, I'm
presslOus were made on several OF our young
sWaing, who we're lOath to see them depart.
Raymond Pusey has secured position
with tie +. b. & w. r. r. Co, at Clayton, en-
tering upon his duties last ednesday week.
from a lengthy visit with her sister, Mrs
Hollis, In Philadelphia
p. J. Satterfield and wife were In Philadel
phia last week
Mrs Jester aud daughter, Alma. visited
friends near Staytonsville last week.
Johnson Sons are packing peas, and Oul
farmers are busily engaged setting out pottaC
anu tomato piauJs.
The generous rains Of last week has revived
vegetation,
Eugenia Graham ia home from ihe High
school OF Milford to spend her vacation.
The Misses WEIGH from Milton, Mamie and
Sarah Banning and Carrie Mayhem. spenl
last Saturday here, taking 10 the picnic.
VIII Clark spent several days last week Will
his mother, returning to his duties in Phila
dephia.
Lem Hudson was in Millsboro last Friday
and Saturday.
Little Miss Lulu Dickerson, OF Milford, il
with her cousin Mrs. X. F.. COunselman, anC
Is having jolly time with her newly formed
friends, Marguerite Graham and Elizabeth
Wharton.
L. H. Moore was in Bridgeville and Laure
last week.
Harry Feese,of Frankford, is spending
ssw days witk Rayard Wharton.
Viva johnson, OF Milford. is spending fev
days this week with Mrs. Clara Pierce. y