Milford chronicle., 1907-06-07
FROM FREDERICA,

On Decoration Day one OF ihe laieesV |
crowds that ever assembled on a similar
occasion, met at Old Barratt's Chapel and
held exercises appropriate to the day
The program as announced in the Chrom-
Gle was carried out in pleasing manner
The custom is growing more popular every
year of decorating the grayes OF loved
ones with flowers on this day, and only
the tiny crossed flags distinguish the dead
soldier heroes from others. May 1t con-
tinue to grow in favor and may we ever
remember those who fought for freedom
and justice.
The Commencement exercises as an
nounced last week passed off without a
flaw on Friday evening. The ball was
prettilv trimmed with cut flowers and
blooming plants for the occasion and the
many friends OF the young graduates tried
in every way to make the affair red let
ter dav in their life. The Board Of Edu-
cation and the faculty were seated in a
semicircle on the stage with the graduates
in the center. They were Misses Grace
Darby, Gertrude Lewis, Attic Knots and
George Young. The essays and the ora
ton showed careful preparation and were
delivered with an ease and grace that was
admired by every one. Prof. j. Z. Car
roll gave an instructive talk on educa-
tional matter interspersed with witty re-
marks pertinent to the occasion. He also
complimented the citizens on having
about the best schoolrooms in Kent
county. Mrs. L. L. Carlisle, Miss Eliza
beth Lank and Mr. Lollis Queen delighted
the audicience with their musical selec-
tions. The graduates received many
bouquets and gifts. Altogether it was
most enjoyable affair.
The storm which visited us on Saturday
night destroyed quite a number OF shade
trees, chiefly poplars The trees were
uprooted and had to be removed. Thos.
D. Conner removed five from the front Of
his residence, James Lord two, P. r. Dill
one, Mrs Fisher one, Isaac Watson one,
and a number of others.
On Saturday morning T. C. Wingate,
one of our blacksmiths now in his seventy ,
fourth year, shod horse with sweiled
heel shoes and dressed them up in thirty
five minutes. Who can accomplish more
than this in the same time?
Joseph Frazier, who has been confined /
to his home for several months with a
complication of diseases, is now able to be
out for a short time each day.
Children's Day exercises will be held /
at the N. L. Church on Sunday evening
Everybody is cordially invited to attend
On Tuesday the high tide rose over the
marsh and large numbers OF carp were
washed into the marsh. They affored /
great sport for men and boys who cap
tured many of them with guns, revolyers
and sticks. About a hundred we're taken I
weighing from eight to thirty pounds each.
On Tuesday afternoon a dog supposed /
to be rabid was killed near the town by
Robert Belts.
Miss Carrie Augstadt and Miss Satie /
Goodwin Of Milford Neck were the guests /
of Miss Katie Spurry last week. H
Miss Kinder and Miss Sara Davis OF .
Milford we're the guests of Mrs. B. +. /
Burton Saturday.
Mrs. Davis of Wyoming was the guest /
Of Mrs. j. G. George last week.
Miss Sallie Kirk of Baltimore is visiting
her parents, Thos. Kirk and wife.
Mrs. Luther Rash is visiting ner broth /
er, Mr.. Sydney Argo.
Masters John Mcbride and Harry C.
Harrington are visiting Capt. Jos. Nc
Knit, of Camden, n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Palmer are the
happy parents Of new baby daughter.
Miss Carrie Ellis, who las been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Isaac Watson, has re-
turned to her home in Delmar.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Garbutt and son and
Mrs. Della Reik are visiting 7. C. Emery
and wife.
Nathaniel Lank is experimenting a
gang of workmen, rebuilding the board
walk at Bowers from the freight house to
Kent Cottage for the Philadelphia and
Ere lerica NAVIGATION Co.