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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
General Postles Seriously Injured.

General J. Psrke Postles was seriously
injured about II o'clock on Thursday
night, May 18th, by tripping and fall
ing head first from the second floor the
entire length Of the first flight Of stairs
in the Masonic Temple in Wilmington,
where he had been spending the even.
ing with some friends in the Bedford
Club. He was picked up unconscious
and hurried to the Delaware Hospital,
where an examination showed that he
had sustained a severe conclusion Of
the BRAIN a dislocated shoulder and
severe bruises about the body. Heis still
unconscious. Physicians consider his
condition grave. but hope the strength
which has enabled him to hold out so
long will eventually pull him through.
Mr.. POstles is one Of the best known
men in Wilmington and is the head Of
the American Leather Company. He
was born ia Camden, Delaware, but
went to Wilmington when a youth,
and succeeded his father in the leather
business. He fought with the First Del
aware Regiment in almost every impor.
ant battle in the Civil War and was an
general in the army. He is
/ former acknowledgement Of the State
Militia and is prominent in Masonry. /.
He has been living with his son, Grant /.
ey P. Postles, at the southwest corner
# Eleventh and Broome streets.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
CHRISTIAN ENDEAV0RERS
To HOLD MASS MEETING

The leading spirits in Christian En-
deavor work in Delaware will convene
in executive session in the Presbyterian
Church, Milford, next Monday, May
-5th. at $50 p. M
The local Endeavorers viii tender
the visitors a reception IN the Sunday
school room at $50 O'Clock The Re.
ception Committee viii consist Of Rev.
H L. Bunstein, the officers Of the so-
ciety as follows, Miss Elizabeth G.
Stidham. president, Wilson NJ. Vim
yard, vice-president, Miss Helen shock
ley, secretary, and c. d. Holzmueller,
treasurer assisted by the Social Com
mittee, composed Of DR.. Edith Phelps,
Mrs. ; c. Evans, Jr., Mrs. J. IL. Humes,
Mrs. j. @. Dawson and Miss Minerva
Sipple
AtS.I5 O'Clock the company will as
semble in the auditorium Of the church
for mass meeting, to which the gen
eral public is cordially invited The
following will be the program
Organ Prelude
singing 0y Augmented Choir.
scripture Reading and Prayer.
Hymn.
Remarks OF chairman.
Address by Rev. Claybourne Phillips OF Dover.
subject Christian EudeavOr Prerequisites"
solo 10y Mrs Dawson
Address by Rev. Thomas J. Hopkins OF Whining
ton. pastor of Delaware Ave Baptist Church.
subject, Christian EndeavOr Watchw0ris
singing.
Organ POstude
This promises to be an affair Of more
than usual interest and a large attend
ance by members Of the society is es-
peeially desired, as we'll as the congre-
cation and the public generally for both
the reception and the mass meeting.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Milford Grange.

On Saturday, May 10th, Milford
Grange held an evening meeting when
the third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred. The ladies had program con.
sisting Of music, recitations and read.
ings. The evening closed with refresh
ments and every one seemed to en-.
joy the meeting greatly. Next Satur-
day, May 23rd, will be the first Of the
"Field Days and all members are in
vited to meet on the lawn at J. J.
Rosa's from tive to four p m. provided
the day is fair.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22

Mrs. Edward Hurley came neal
being seriously injured by a fall on
Thursday afternoon. A porch was
being repaired and the platform Of the
same had been removed, and Mrs.
Hurley not thinking of the removed
platform, stepped out Of the door as
usual which resulted in throwing her
backward and her head striking brick
which inflicted a small wound. She
was not seriously injured but badly
stunned by the hard fall.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
WILL UNVEIL MONUMENT
To A DELAWARE HERO

An interesting programme has been
arranged for the unwilling OF the Dag
worthy monument near D8gs6oro Oh
Decoration May S0.h att o'clock %. M.
Governor Lea Will preside and he viii
accept.ths monument Ola the part OF
the state Chief Justice Lore viii pre-
sent the monument 81 the state on be-
half Of the committee, and Dr. George
W. Marshall viii read a memoir Of
General john Dagworthy, giving full
facts as to his life and his distinguished
career as "a soldier. Music Will be fun
nished by freeman Boys Brass Band
of LeWes. The Governors staff VIII he
in attendance, aud both Governor
Crothers Of Maryland. and Governor
Fort of New Jersey have been invited
to participate in the proceedings, and
Will be present either in person OF by
proxy.
Arrangements have been made for a
special train to run through from Viii
which will reach Dagsboro
at noon, and the train will leave Days
bOro at p. m, after the close Of the ex-
ercises. Special excursion rates will be
given on the railroad and with fair
weather there ought to be a large out
pouring Of people. The exercises will
be free to all and the public is cordially
invited
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Peninsula Horticultural Society.

The Peninsula Horticultural Society
has decided to hold its next annual
meeting in Wilmington on January
18th, 18th, l4th and 18th, 1909. In adj
dtlOn to the convention the society
will have an exhibition Of fruit in the
city, while the meetings are being held
there. The delegates will arrange side
trips in the city and to points o. interest
throughout the neighborihg country.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
her IO5th Birthday.

Mrs. Elizabeth Walker Wonderly,
who was born at Smyrna and lived in
Delaware until she was % years Of age,
last Sunday celebrated her 105th birth.
day anniversary at the Methodist Epis-
cOpal Home in Philadelphia, where she
has been an inmate for the last seven
teen years. She is the daughter Of Ed.
ward White Walker, who lost an arm
fighting under Washington.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Obituary.


Joseph H. Outteu, a former well
known resident Of Milford, died at the
home of his brOther-iu.law, James d.
Twigg, No. 81 East Sixth street, Will
mington, Delaware, on Sunday, May
18th, 1908, aged 55 years. Funeral ser.
vices were held at his late home on
Tuesday evening at 40 o'clock. His
remains were brought to Milford on
Wednesday and interment made at
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
WORTH.
Mrs. Rachael Worth, wife Of Albert
Worth prominent young lawyer Of
Georgetown and at the present time
clerk Of the Orphans Court and Reg
lister in Chancery for Sussex county, and
a daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer E.
Wilson, died at the home OF her parents
in that town about II o'clock last Satur-
day morning OF tubercular meningitis,
aged about "a years. Funeral services
were conducted in Wesley NJ. E.
Church Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
by the Rev. L. f. Poole, after which
interment was made in the Union
Cemetery.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Will Return Packages Free.

The order relative to the return oil
packages free OF charge issued by
Charles E. Kingston, Division Freight
Agent is more sweeping than was first
announced and Is effective June 3rd.
The free return covers empty peach
baskets and crates, berry crates, vege-
table baskets and crates, egg crates and
and chicken coops, which have been
received filed, by freight from Phila-
delphia, Chester and Wilmington, to
all points on the Delaware Division,
Baltimore, Chesapeake Il Atlantic
Railway, Maryland, Delaware & Vir
ginia Railroad and New York, Phila.
delphia & Norfolk Railroad, north of
and including Cape Charles. 1t is I'm.
derstOOd that other orders covering
points not in Mr.. Kingston's division
have been issued making the return
free Of all Of the above uamed packages
from Baltimore, Maryland, and some
other points.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
MORE MONEY FOR THE
NEW FEDERAL BUILDING

The public buildings bill which was
reported to the House of Represents
tives at Washington last week. con-
tains au item Of ten thousand dollars
additional 10 the amount already APP
propristed TO build the new Postofice
ID Milford After buying The lot. the
supervising architect went before the
committee and testified that the
amount left was not sufficient to erect
a building of sufficient size to accom-.
MEDIATE the business Of the Milford Of
flee, and after the fact was made known
Congressman Burton and the Senators
from Delaware insisted that the item
be added to the bill. The report favor
ably practically means that the bill
will pass the House, and Of course the
two Senators will see to it, that it is re-
tanned in the Senate. This Will enable
the architect to plan building capable
of meeting the requirements Of the
postal business in Milford, and at the
same time install the heating outtitand
furniture The provisions for the rural
delivery wagons will necessitate several
hundred dollars outside expense to the
building proper, and when the pave. /
meuts and sewer connections are all
there will be less than $50. /
600 for the building itself. We trust that
a clOck-tower will be made possible by
this addition to the appropriation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Marriage Announcement.

Miss Rose NJ. Scudder and Mr.. @.
Warren Shoekley, both graduates Of
the State College for Colored Students
at Dover, were quietly married at the
(white) M. E. Parsonage in Odessa,
Delaware. by Rev. D. J. Given, on
December LIST, 1907. They take this
opportunity to announce the same to
their friends.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Another Call to Business Men.

1t is desired to have a discussion on
the question Of the proposed new Post
Office, and if those interested will meet
at the Chronicle Office this evening at
eight o'clock, the matter will be laid
before them, and some plan Of action
he evolved.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22

Contractor John w. RatcIiff is build.
ing a new dwelling house on the Sheriff
Johnson farm, now owned by James
G. Stanton. The building will be 1926
and will have both front and back
porches, and it is to bestrictIy modern.
Charles G. Fisher drew the plans for
the building.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Learn the Numbers and Save Time.

The number Of telephones at the Mil
ford telephone exchange makes it pos.
sible for the operators to remember the
name Of each number; and, as new
operators succeed the old ones, it is
made necessary for the public to learn
to call for the number Of the phone de-
sired, and not the name. By calling for
the name, it will delay your getting the
phone wanted, as the operator will have
to get down the book, and look it up.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Notice to Ladies.

Ladies of Milford who appreciate the
opportunity Of seeing and possessing
these fine articles are invited to call at
the Century Club Rooms May 2Sth
and 29th, to meet Miss Anderson with
an exclusive line Of home made shirt
waists. An inspection will interest you.
IT'S free and you are cordially invited.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22

Alta meeting held this week the Board
OF Education reelected all the fifteen
teachers in the Milford Public Schools
for another year, with the exception of
One-Miss Conway, who has accepted a
position in New York. The Board has
three applications for the position from
graduates Of both Vassar and Smith
colleges.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
BOught a ParsOnage Home.

Last week the William E. Truitt
property on South Walnut street, was
sold to James B. Gilchrist, agent for
the Manse Fund Of the Presbyterian
Church Of Milford, for So 500. 1t is a
very well located property and is cheap.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Flag Day.

Flag Day, the observance OF the 31st
anniversary Ofthe adoption Of the Stars
and Strips as the national flag Of the
United States, will be celebrated on
Monday, June 18th. The actual ami
versary occurs on Sunday, June 14th,
when flags are displayed throughout
every city in the Union.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
x.Ray Incubator Does Fine Work.

James O. Chamberlain who has one Of
the X.Ray Incubators with capacity
Of 125 is much pleased with its work.
From a setting Of 125 eggs be had
Matched on Wednesday s., which is
considered very good per cent.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
New Lighthouse.

Work has been started on the new
lighthouse at the Delaware Breakwater,
for which an appropriation was made
some time ago. When finished It viii
be one Of the most important lights
along the coast.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChrOnicled
During the Week.

Aliss Eliza Short visited Philadelphia
this week.
E. N. Davis spent sunday last, with
his parents.
Mrs. >. J. Abbott visiting in Wash
ington, ID. C..
George g. Russell visited Philadel-
phia sunday.
Or. sipple Of Philadelphia, was a
Milford visitor this week.
Miss Ollie Morris. Of Milton, is the
guest Of Miss Mia Wroteu.
Ernest Hammond, Of Philadelphia,
visited relatives here this week.
Alonzo Truitt and John Mayhem. Of
Dover, We're MilfoTd visitors this week.
Joseph f. Warren, of Philadelphia,
visited relatives near Milford this week.
Mark L. Davis and Postmaster Frank
w. Davis Observation-Disclosures this week.
John r. Watkins, Of Milford Neck.
is visiting his son John in Philadelphia.
Winlock Hall Of Milford Neck, is
visiting his children in Philadelphia.
Joseph E Holland attended the Gen.
erai Conference at Baltimore on Sunday
Mrs. Harry Messick, Of Wilmington.
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac a. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Lank, of near
Lewes, visited Mr.. and Mrs r. R.
Davis last Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth G. Stldham attended
he summer millinery openings in
Philadelphia this week.
A son was born on Tuesday last unto
dr. and Mrs. A. DOnnel Marshall.
Mother and son both doing we'll
Mrs. w. S. Wroten and daughter.in
aw, Mrs r. E. Wroten, spent this
week with friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Elva Sparklin is in FELTON, and
viii attend the commencement exer.
ises Of the High School this evening.
Mrs. James Heavelow and Miss
'ellie Sweet, of Philadelphia, spent
unday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
tusrt.
Miss Rachael Hill has taken a posi- !
on with the Diamond State Telephone
ompany at Milford and succeeds Miss
stella Handy.
G. Lee Hynson, a medical student
Jefferson College, Philadelphia, was r
e guests Of his mother, Mrs. Annie =
ord HynsOn, last week.
Mrs. Elmer w. Lynch and children a
enson and Grevirson, Of Philadelphia v
e visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ir
lillian &. Bailey near town. d.
Mrs. George w. Bennett, Mrs. AZ
larles Lefferts, Edward and John W
,swick, all Of Milford Neck, spent a c
" days in Philadelphia last week. b!
A + Archer attended the funeral Of in
rs. Albert Worth at Georgetown on q
esday. Mrs. Worth was an assistant
the Office Of Mr.. Archer when he
Is Recorder Of Deeds.
Mrs. Mary L. Marshall, Miss Mary h,
Holland, Mrs. Sanders Truitt, Miss M
sttie Latchum and others are attend. -
: the annual session Of the State di
deration Of Women Clubs at Lewes. W
Miss Estells Handy, who has been eli
charge Of the central telephone sta til
n in Milford, will leave tomorrow for tri
johannesburg, Pa, where she will tn
IS the balance Of this spring and the
INNER among the mountains Of that
tie.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Medical Examining Board.

The Medical Examining Board, rep
resenting the president and fellows Of
the Medical Society Of Delaware, will
meet in Dover on June 10th, 18th and
18th, to examine candidates for certi-
ficates,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
School Picnics.

Almost every Saturday there is 8
picnic at two or three Of the rural
SCHOOLS. On Saturday last there was
one at wildwood and at Laws and at
each place there were large numbers in
attendance and a general good time is
ya"ortad.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Married.
MILLER-RHOADS.

d A very pretty but quiet wedding was
solemnized at the home Of DR.. John N.
Rhoads, No. 1885 South Broad street,
Philadelphia, at high noon on Satur-
day, May 18th, 1903, when his eldest
daughter, Miss Anna g. RhOads, be-.
came the bride Of Mr.. John c. Miller.
Upon their return from a trip to Niagara
Falls they will reside at Ridley Park,
Pa. The bride is well known here.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22

The Comptroller of the Currency has
authorized the First National Bank Of
FELTON,. to begin business. The capital
Of the bank will be $25, 900, and the Of
ficers are F. l.. Hardesty, preside MT
John Heyd, vice. presinent, and J. H.
Whitaker, cashier,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
WOmen's Auxiliary Meeting.

On May Goth and 9th the annual
meeting Of the Women's Auxiliary Of
the Diocese Of Delaware will be held in
st. Philips P. E. Church at Laurel.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22
Sons Of Delaware Dine,

The Sons Of Delaware had their an
nual shad bake at Washington Park,
New Jersey, last Saturday evening.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-05-22

The strawberry crop from this part
OF Delaware is nbw going to market,
but next week the shipments will be
heavy.
The Huttig news. (Huttig, Ark.) 1907-1955, 1908-03-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

Three men on horseback rode into
Tyro, Kas., and while one stood guard
the others entered the only bank in
the town, held up three men and Sc
cured $4,000 in cash.
copy of the cipher used in con
fidential correspondence between
Washington and the various legations
has been stolen at Bucharest. The
theft is attributed to a French EN-
ploye at the legation now in Constan-
tinople
The House of Commons mas reject
ed, by vote of 241 to 95, the bill
providing that municipalities or 9TH
er local authorities shall furnish en-
ployment, at union wages, to all men
asking it and showing that they can
not otherwise earn livings.
Murdered for one months pay by a
chance acquaintance on lonely road,
Harold Dick. an Illinois Central Rail-
ROAD brakeman, was placed upright in
hollow tree across the Mississippi
river from Cape Girardeau. The body
fell out into the roadway and was
discovered by school children
N. T. Anders, president of the Com
mercial bank of Jackson, Miss, and
former director of the Central Bank
of Mississippi, has been indicted by
the Kinds county grand jury on the
charge of embezzling $4,000 from the
latter institution. Anders gave bond
The Huttig news. (Huttig, Ark.) 1907-1955, 1908-03-21
Andy Boytt Kills His Step-Father.


Alleged abuse ON the part of John
w. Petty of the wife, mother and two
younger sisters of Andy Boytt, led to
the killing of Petty by Boytt near Ell
more, Hot Spring county, Sunday at
ternoon. Following the killing, Boytt
surrendered to the officers and is held
at Malvern on a charge of murder.
The shooting was witnessed by G. w.
Weaver, who says he does not know
who fired the first shot. Boytt declares
that Petty fired four times at him, and
that he shot an equal number of times
at Petty. Boytt declares that Petty
married Boytt's mother widow with
four children, two of them girls of ten
der years. He declares that instead
of being a father to the two girls,
Petty accomplished the ruin of both
before they had attained the age OF
16. Boytt alleges that this action on
the part of Petty led to a separation
on the part Of Petty and his wife, who
had borne him six children. Later II
is said she obtained a divorce and was
given the custody of the children
Since his separation from his wife, II
is claimed that Petty has gone about
armed and threatening vengence or
his family and kin. At the time he
was shot he was armed with a re
-e>I,c-. four cha her L. afs~whiSSsssa
The Huttig news. (Huttig, Ark.) 1907-1955, 1908-03-21
Asks $4,000 of phone Co.

S. Blumenstiel, wholesale and re-
tail cigar dealer at Hot Springs, has
filed suit against the Southwestern
Telegraph and Telephone Company for
damages to the amount of $4,000.
Plaintiff alleges that defendant com
pany failed and refused to furnish him
with long distance connection with his
office and residence telephones at re-
quests on various occasions between
May 1, 1906, and october %, 1907
and he asks that the statutory penalty
of 500 per day be awarded him.
The Huttig news. (Huttig, Ark.) 1907-1955, 1908-03-21
NEWS OF =
ARKANSAS
Discriminating Burglars.

The store of the G. w. Adams Hard
ware Company at DeValls Bluff was
entered by burglars Saturday night
and approximately $40 worth of cut,
lery was stolen. The thieves were
good judges of values, and took moth
ing but the finest grades of knives and
razors. The list of stolen articles com
prises one dozen pearl handled knives
three dozen stag handled knives, three
razors with silver inlaid handles, and
a safety razor, along with several 9th
Or minor articles The hardware com
pany has offered reward OF SO fol-
the arrest and conviction of the thief
The Huttig news. (Huttig, Ark.) 1907-1955, 1908-03-21
Sustain Charge Against 5entz.

At the close of session which last
ed from o'clock Tuesday afternoon
until II o'clock at night, with short
intermission for dinner, the City
Council of Hot Springs voted unani-
mously to sustain one of the three
charges made against Chief of Police
P. F. Bentz by Mayor M. H. Jodd The
charge sustained was that of insobr1-
ETY. while on duty. Fifty witnesses
were examined by the council, among
them some of the prominent men of
the city. The testimony was about
evenly divided, the larger number be-
ing put on the defense of the accused
official.
The Huttig news. (Huttig, Ark.) 1907-1955, 1908-03-21
Novel Feature At Blind School.

A novel feature in the life of the stu
dents of the Arkansas Blind School
hsa Just been inaugurated by Professor
Lucas, superintendent Of that institu-
ton. The new feature Is a course OF
gymnasium work, in which all of the
students, male and female, participate.
The boys especially have already
shown wonderful ability in various
lines of gymnasium and athletic work,
and Professor Lucas has stated
that 1t was possible that several Of
the blind boys would be entered in the
coming state athletic meet in such
events as the shot put, pole vault,
high jump and broad pumjs.
Glasses have been organized among
the students, and all take regular
course of gymnasium work. The boys
work both in the gymnasium and on
the athletic field, while the girls work
in the gymnasium only. The girls go
on the gymnasium floor at 1 AS o'clock
each afternoon and work until 3
o'clock. The boys go on the floor
at 4 o'clock and work out until o.
Some of the boys also work after sup
per- The classes are divided into
squads and each squad put under an
instructor. The various squads take
up the different pieces of apparatus
each day, and as they become pro-
ficient on each, are taught new and
more difficult stunts All of the
students take unusual interest in the
work, which is entirely new to them
In connection with the appatus work,
they are taught calesthenic exercises
that develop the muscles and body
The school is provided with a fine
gymnasium, one of the best in the
state