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Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
SHORT LOCAL BREVlTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

Tomorrow, Saturday, il Registrations
day.
Another barge was launched at Alb
bolts shipysrd on Saturday afternoon.
July 18th.
December 9th will be the three hun
dTedth anniversary Of the birth Of John
Wesley, the father of MethOdism.
Peaches and canteloupes are now be
ginning to make their appearance into
our markets. The fruit is good in quality
and prices are reasonable.
Wilbur Hammond left a few choice
canteloupes here on Thursday OF last
week. They were Of an excellent flavor
and were highly appreciated.
Mrs. Sarah Wonderly, aged los years,
who was born at Smyrna, Delaware,
and for years resident Of an old folks
home in Philadelphia, recently con.
tributed to the Palmer Home for Old
Folks at Dover one dollar, which she
obtained from the sale OF two birds
which she stuffed. An effort will be
made to procure a photograph Of the
remarkable old lady, to be hung up at
the Dover home.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Painfully Injured.

Marshall johnson, the ten-yeaT-Old
son Of Harry q. Johnson, was injured
last Sunday at the railroad bridge just
above Clayton. Young johnson had
been swimming at the bridge and had
gone up on the bank to ascertain if any
trains were coming. AS he was going
down, he slipped and fell on a sharp
weed, which had been mewed some
time previous. JOhnsOn's little brother,
Harry, ran to Clayton and found his
father, who accompanied himself and
DR.. Cobb to the place where young
johnson was suffering. DR.. Cobb and
Mr.. johnson carried the boy to the road
nearby, where they got team and took
nina home. DR.. Cobb and DR.. Harmon
son took q piece Of the weed about five
inches long out Of JOhnson's side. His
condition is serious.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Church News.

Christ Church. There will be no ser.
vice on Sunday, August End, or until
further notice.
The Milford Medical Club will hold
its regular August meeting next Tues.
day evening at $50 o'clock at Dr. Pref.
tyman's Offie.
Rev. J. NJ. Sheridan. president OF the
Maryland NJ. P. Conference, will preac h
at Central NJ. P. Church, Shawnee, on
Sunday afterHoon, August 9th.
The Alden Branch of the Inte-nati-
DUAL Sunshine Society meets on Mon
day, August 3rd. at 80 p. ~, with
Miss Edna Barker. Honorary mem bers
are invited to participate in the social
pleasures of the evening.
In the Baptist Church Sunday morn
ing the pastor, Rev. w. H. Savage,
will preach on the subject, "The Lord
Added to the Church" Prayer service
in the evening. You are cordially in.
vited to attend these services.
Avenue NJ. E. Church-Sunday mOrn-
ing, sermon by the pastor. Subject,
Temptation Of Our Lord in the Will
derness and a Young Mans Tempta-
tion." In the evening EpwOrth League
will be the only service. Everybody is
invited to attend these services.
The Presbyterian Sunday School will
meet as usual at 10 O'Clock Sun day
morning, Christian EndeavOr prayer
at Z o'clock. The young peO-
piles choir Will sing a special number.
The work Of these young people, uH.
der the direction of Mr.. Holzmueller,
choirster, has ELECTED much favorable
comment and has added much to the
Of Sunday School and
Christian Endeavor meetings.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
steamer and Schooner Collide.

The steamer City OF Milford while
enroute from Philadelphia to Milford
at an early hour last Saturday morning,
collided with the schooner Henry D.
May, slightly damaging her but doing
no damage whatever to the steamer.
There have been several erroneous re-
ports concerning the matter, so we take
this opportunity to give the correct in
formation.
There was not the slightest evidence
Of Captain Murphy or any Of his crew
not being absolutely alert to duty, and
the accident was due to the fact of its
being so extremely dark as to not be
able to distinguish the light Of the ves-
sci. When tine collision occurred it was
not thought by Captain Murphy that
either Of the boats were damaged in
the least, and therefore the City OF Mil.
ford did not stop to offer assistance,
which act, Of course, might be justly
criticised. However, had there Of been
reason TO think that the vessel was
damaged, it is very certain that Captain
Murphy would have hurried to offer
assistance. The captain Of the schooner
came to Milford on Sunday and the
difference will be amieably adjusted.
The report that q Unite States Marshal
was in Milford to see after the matter
is without foundation, as there is no
disposition on the part Of the owners
of the schooner Henry D. May to cause
any unnecessary trouble. In a word,
it was purely an unavoidable accident
and without any evidence Of careless
ness Captain Murphy at once reported
the case to the Federal authorities.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
THE SUSSEX COUNTY LEVY
COURT IS AFTER FUNDS

There was a specially called meeting
Of the Levy Court Of Sussex County on
Tuesday, July 2lst, for the purpose Of
raising funds for the county, and it was
decided to cave the collectors Of the
various districts make a strenuous effort
TO collect the back taxes due.
The idea is to have the collectors col
lect the back taxes for the years 1905
and 1907, which will amount to about
S35, 900 for the two years. This will
mean about SI2 900 toward eliminating
the debt outstanding against the county
The collectors Of the several districts
are ordered to collect this amount and
Turn it over TO the County Treasurer
within the next two weeks.
Orders were also given out to have a
certain per cent Of the 1908 taxes col
lected by the LAST Of September. AS
soon as the back taxes are collected
this work will cOmmence.
The cause of this depression in the
county treasury is attributed to pay
ment Of moneys to New Castle County
for the maintenance Of prisoners Of Sus-
sex County and some other minor rea-
sons but which are said to be made
without the slightest foundation.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
SUDDEN DEATH OF A
PROMINENT DOVER MAN

William r. Cahoon. Jr., died sud-
denly last Tuesday afternoon, OF heart
disease superinduced by acute indiges.
ton. He was one OF the best known
men in Dover, the close vicinity OF
which he was born 65 years ago. Mr..
Cahoon, once ran for prOthonOtary TO
oblige his associates, but got of the
ticket when harmony was pached up
on county offices. Two children, Mrs.
Blanche Hutchinson, Of Townsend,
and Mrs. Edith Bolte, Of Atlantic City,
survive him, together with Mrs. Ca
hoOn. Mrs. BOlte is the wife Of G.
Arthur Bolte, the assistant district at
tOrney Of Atlantic City. A son, viii.
bur r., died few years ago while
seeking his health in the West. Fun
ersl services will be held from his late
residence On Friday afternoon at ,
O'Clock; inteTment old NJ. E. Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Sparks Show Coming.

On Thursday August 18th, will be a
day Of excitement fun, music, and joy
for the children. John H. Sparkle
famous shows will pitch their acres Of
tents in Milford and give performances
afternoon and night. This is an old
and popular amusement institution,
travelling by it's own special train Of
paIatial railway cars. The Sparks
policy is to present one ring full OF the
best features that can be secured. A
great company Of real arenic stars,
such as the wonderful Millette Family,
the Elicit Bro, the Aerial st. Elmo,
the beautiful Ksdells Sisters, the
French Troupe DuQell mendoza, Van
the human cannon and many others.
In the trained animal arena are great
performing elephants, lions, tigers, leOp
ards, hyenas and other fierce brutes,
beautiful educated horses, ponies, dogs
and monkeys. There is whole troupe
Of funny clowns headed by Barney
and Billy Lightfoot, and Panhandle
Pete with his comedy mules will make
everybody howl. There will be
splendid street parade at noon, and big
free exhibitions at the show grounds.
See advertisement ia next week g issue.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Celebrated Seventeen Birthday.

In honor Of the SEVENTEEN birthday
of Nathan c. Messiek, his children
rendered him q surprise party on Sat.
urday evening, July 25th, 1908. An
old fashioned supper was provided for
the occasion and the affair was given
at the residence Of his daughter, Mrs
Rodney Ennis at Shortly Del. Those
Of his children who were present were
Mr. and Mrs. George w. MCGEE of
Laurel. Pref and Mrs. Messick Of
Bethel, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Messick
Of Blanchard, Mr.. and Mrs. James E.
Hood Of Angola, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ennis, also a number Of grandchildren
and a host Of friends enjoyed the cele-
brstiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Entertaining at RehObOth.

Mrs. George Washington Holmes Of
Milford is entertaining q lively house
party at her spacious cottage No. %
Brooklyn avenue, RehObOth. The party
consists Of young folks from various
places: Misses Edith Bowen from
"Sunnyside," near Milford, Lillian
SmoOt, South Dakota, Mary E. Ssltar,
Rockford, ILL.,, Mrs. J. Coleman Saltar,
"Hermisa, +" near Milford, Messrs. John
Saltar, RivertOn, New jersey, Frank
Holmes, Athens, New YORK, Gordon
Kelsey Saltar, Philadelphia, Dorsey
Bowen, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Long Railroad Service.

George MusgrOve is to leave Lewes
after about forty years Of faithful service
in the employ Of the railroad company,
at first in the employ Of the old juno
ton and Break water Railroad Com.
pany. Mr.. MusgrOve is to have charge
Of the water station at the depot at
Middletown. He and Joseph Lane,
the engineer, are both Milford boys,
and are the oldest employees on this di-
vision in point Ofservice, and the Lewes
depot hereafter will not seem like the
same place without George Musgrove
hustling around checking baggage.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
sudden Death at RshObOth.

Charles Hayward, Of Wilmington,
who had been spending the summer at
RehOboth, and who was one Of the
town commissioners OF that place, was
stricken with apoplexy at II o'clock
last Sunday morning on RehObeth
avenue near the beach, while engaged
in a conversation with Stephen Pierce.
He was removed to a barber shop where
he died before the arrival of a physician.
Mr.. Hayward was well known in Mil
ford and prominent in insurance and
lodge work. He leaves a wife and two
children, and was aged "a years. The
remains were removed to Wilmington
for iDterment.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
MILITIA
CAMP AT REH0B0TH

| Sunday afternoon the governor paid
his respects to the commanders Of the
different companies and to the men,
and also to regimental headquarters.
The governor is fond Of making his
tours when he is least expected, and
in this way, by droppisg in as q sur
prise upon the men, he sees them with.
out the formal dignity which necess.
arily is Of extreme importance on the
occasion Of an official inspection.
In accordance with general orders
issued the officers Of the day will con-
suit with Lieutenant-COlonel H. G.
Cavenaugh U. $ Army, on duty with
the militia, for the purpose Of instruc-
ton. Lieutenant. Colonel CaYenaugh
supervises the guard duty during camp
While working in the target pit
Monday afternoon, Private Casper
Greenwood Of Co. G. Of Dover, was
wounded, in the left side. Private
Harry P. Deiss, Of Co. G, received a
scalp wound, Private McCaskey OF Co.
f Of Newark was hit in the leg, and
several other men of the regiment at
Camp Hall sustained slight abrasiOns,
when a bullet sent from on the firing
line split its steel jacket, scattering the
broken pieces in every direction. The
bullet struck the target, and ricOchet.
ted as it hit the earth embankment be-
hind, where the steel jacket burst in
splinters. Green wood was lying on
his back in the pit and received a piece
OF the flying missile in the left side
just a few inches below the shout
der. Another OF the pieces struck
Deiss and cut a bit out OF his scalp.
MeCaskey was struck in the leg but
the splintered steel did not wound him.
A message was at once sent TO the hos
pital tent and the corps responded
promptly, carrying along a stretcher
Majors France and Marshall, hospital
surgeons, attended the wounded sol
der and ordered him carried to the
hospital where further attention was
given to dressing his wOund. The
other two men did not need medical aid
Private POstles Of Co. B, met with a
painful accident on Saturday. He
dropping a OayOnet on his foot cutting
astOe so bad it being necessary to take
in it.
Thursday Camp opened up with the
largest crowd of visitors known in the
history Of our State Militia encamp-
ments. It was Governors day and the |
special excursion run, made it, an un-
usual gala day. The weather and |
everything was most suspicious for the
and the Governor gave ex-
preston Of high favor to the States
'oldiery. Camp will break on Satur-
lay, and by those who are familiar
with the encampments Of former years,
t is pronounced TO date the most sue
,essful and instructive one yet held.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
BIS 95th Birthday.

Rev. John Linn McKim quietly cele-
brsted his 95th birthday on Monday,
July Goth, at his home in Georgetown,
having with him besides Mrs. McKim
his son, Rev. J. Leighton McKim OF
Milford and his two daughters, Misses
Helen and Marion McKim. The aged
gentleman is enjoying excellent health,
considering his advanced age. He reads
considerable, with or without glasses,
and keeps up with current events. He
is still in possession Of all his faculties.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31

HEADQUARTERS CAMP HALL,
REHOBOTH, Del, July 26th.-Camp
Hall was thoroughly established by
the state militia Sunday. Sunday was
one Of rest but the hard work Of the
weeks routine will be taken up and
vigorously followed. Camp life is NOV
ing along smoothly and all claim it the
beet camp they ever had. 1t is on an
excellent big. level field. the sanitary
arrangements are good and it is con-
venient 10 RehObOth.
The guard got here on Saturday at
noon. The governor and his staff ar
rived at ! o'clock and when they came
to the csmpgrOund the full regiment
turned out to receive him with the
honor due his rank as commandment
chief. The governor drove around the
line OF men and was well pleased with
their appearances. Nothing was done
on Saturday except get all arrange
ments completed. Saturday night the
camp was thoroughly established. A
storm was threatened on Saturday ar
ternOOn, but after a little rain passed
away. There was no electrical storm
whatever and little rain so that camp
life has been agreeable.
Sunday was quiet and nothing ex.
cept church services, guard mount and
evening parade were held Chaplain
Stephenson conducted services at 8
O'Clock in the morning. The regiment
was drawn up before him. The men
sang hymns and patriotic songs and
the band played. Adjutant General
Wichershsm and all the staff and line
officers were present. Dr. Stephenson
preached about the duty OF young
Americans. 1t was a strong, instruc
tive sermon on American manhood.
At 4 O'Clock guard mount was con.
Quoted. 1t was the first Of camp. It
was interesting and hundreds Of the
people OF Rehoboth witnessed it. At
6.l5 evening parade was held and
another big crowd from RehObOth was
present. Visitors all day thrOnged the
grounds. The health Of the camp is
good.
The following promotions were made:
Company A, Corporal Plumley TO be
sergeant Private Frank A. Fox to be
Company B, Corporal F. II.
Wilson to be sergeant; Private w. J. !
to be corporal; Company G, |
Frank b. Harkins to be cor
pOral Company B, Corporal f. A.
Walker to be sergeant; Private Isaac
Gibbs, Jr., to be corporal. Private
Harry Palmer, Company d, was de-
tailed as mail orderly.
Monday mOrHing the first real get.
ting down to business began with the
order Of drills In the after
noon there was advance and rear guard
instruction, later guard mount and
evening parade. l.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Letter From a Former Resident.

A letter was received this week from
w. G. Mann, q druggist Of Ridley
Park, Pa, asking us to forward the
Chronicle. Mr.. Mann resided here in
1851 and it has been thirty-five years
since he last visited Milford. His father,
Rev. T. B. Mann, one preached in this
town, and is still in the active ministry
and has been preaching over fifty years.
The Rev. J. B. Mann and son, w. e.
Mann, are expected to visit their old
home here some time in September.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Milford Board Of Health Active.

The present Board Of Health OF Mil.
ford is manifesting considerable activity
concerning the public health, and on
Wednesday compelled the fumigation
of a second hand clothing store which
is being run on North Walnut street.
1t is also said that in the future rum
mage sales will not be permitted, I'M
less the goods are first fumfgsted be
fore they are offered for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Gains Suit for Wages.

Edward Daniels, cOlored, Of Cedar
Neck, appeared before Esquire Fisher
on Thursday Of last week and brought
suit against James LOfiand Of Cedar
Neck fer wages amounting to $500.
A. D. Marshall was attorney for the
prosecution and a verdict was given for
the amount. Mr.. Lofisnd, however,
gave security so that the prosecution
will not get hismOney until the expira.
ton Of 9 period Of six months.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Obituary.


The funeral Of Mrs. Henry Vineyard
will be held at Houston NJ. E. Church
on Sunday morning, August 2nd, at 10
o'clock. Friends and relatives are in
vited to be present.
FISHER.
Mrs. Eliza A. Fisher, relic Of the late
Hon. George P. Fisher, passed peace
fully away at the residence Of her
daughter, Mrs. Annie F. Cahoon, lT4s
NJ street, n. W., Washington, D. C.,
on Wednesday, July 29lh, 1908, at 10
O'Clock p. m, Of general debility, in
her 8Sth year. The deceased was a
daughter Of the late Rev Trusten P.
McCOlley-snd sister Of Mrs. Hester
Angelina Marshall. Four children
Miss Virgie Fisher and Mrs Annie F.
CahOOn Of Washington, Charles G.
Fisher, architect, Of Milford, and George
P. Fisher, Jr., prominent lawyer OF
Chicago, survive her. Interment will
be made in Dover in the family lot.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
NlIrord Boz Returns From Amy.

Roy E. WrOten, after serving out a
three year enlistment in the q. S.
Army, returned to Milford on Wednes
dag evening frOm Brackettville, Texas,
and is now' the guest Of his parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs s9Villiam S. Wroten. Mr..
Wroten has notbeen in Milford before
for nearly eight years, having gone to
California prior to his enlistment in
the regular service.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChrOnielet
During the Week.

MIS-. IhOmas Abbott Is visiting In
Philadelphia.
Charles Windsor OF Philadelphia, is
visiting his mother.
James w. Reedy, of BridgetoD, n.
J is visiting in Milford.
Arthur Matthews, Of Philadelphia, lie
visiting relatives in Milford.
Marshall Cheeseman, Of Wilmington,
has been visiting friends here.
Charles Humphres, of DagsboTo, Wis
tied relatives in town this week.
Mrs. Bogart, Of Chicago, is visiting
her sister, AIRS Carrie Latehum.
Miss Mary Holzmueller is spending
her vacation with relatives in Philadel-
phia.
Misses Grace Moore, Mabel Truitt
and Letha Joseph spent Sunday at Re
hobOth.
DR.. Clawson Beswick, Of Philadel-
phia, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Susan
Beswick.
Clarence Thomas, Of Wilmington, is
the guest Of his mother, Mrs. Andrew
Thomas.
Miss Bessie Macklin is spending her
vacation with her mother, Mrs. Alfred
Macklin.
Mrs. A. B. Hauser and daughter
Isabel, are visiting at Oak Lane, Phil
sdelphia.
Miss Mamie MalcomsOn, OF Phila-
delphia, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Will
liam Walls.
Mrs. James Hillman and daughter
Olive are visiting in Wilmington and
Mendenhsll, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wood, OF Phila-
delphia, are the guests Of her cousin,
Miss Mabel Truitt.
Mrs. w. H. Sharpless and daughter
Margaret are visiting in Wilmington
and Mendenall, Pa.
Miss Elizabeth Malcomson, Of Phil
adelphla, sbent Saturday and Sunday
with Milford relatives.
Miss Lillian Hauser, is on a three
weeks vacation to Wilkes Bake, Pa,
Philadelphia, and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Bessie Gillispie and daughter,
Miss Emma, will spend the next six
weeks at New York and Asbury PARK,
M.
Frank e. Robinson, after months
visit here, has returned to Pulaski, Va,
where he is managing large clothing
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacoby, of Philadelphia,
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Twigg, OF
Scranton, Pa, have been the guests Of
Mrs. Carrie Latchum.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Smith, Of Fred
erica, were the guests Of her daughter,
Mrs. J. Denny Price, at the Windsor
Hotel, over Wednesday.
The Misses MiDolis and Leila Tatman,
If Wichata, Kansas, are visiting their
lnele, G. NJ. Tatman, and other rela-
ives and friends in Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs William Arts and chill
lren, who have been visiting Mr.. and I
Mrs. William g. SsmmOns, have re- Z
urned to their home il Philadelphia.
K. J. Mears, Of Washington, D c., q
anne to Milford on Thursday where @
lis wife and children are spending q
ew weeks as the guest Of his sister, d
diss Mary Mears. \
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Entertained Friends.

Miss Art Morrow entertained q num-
Der Of friends on Monday evening at
her home in North Milford, in honor
Of her birthday. A delightful time
was spent, as is always the case when
Miss Morrow is hostess.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Lost Horse.

Walter Cubbsge, son Of S. G. Cubbage
ofLincOln, met with q very unfortunate
accident on Wednesday night Of last
week. While cut driving he was run
into by Wilbur Masten, Jr., Of Milford,
the shaft Of Mssten's carriage infiicting
such a wound as to cause the death Of
Mr.. CHbbage's horse. 1t is most prob.
able that Mr.. Cubbage will expect Mr..
Masten to reimburse him in his loss.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
School Board Heard APPEALS.

The School Board sat Thursday for
the purpose Of hearing appeals. There
were but few corrections to be made
Rebsting OF the tax is now on and at
the expiration Of the time, August Sth,
the board will appoint a collector to
finish the duplicate.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Horse Racing.

On Wednesday, August 9TH, a well
arranged horse race will take place at
the DeTrickson Driving Park just out
Of Frederick. There are many entries
and some splendid speed is promised.
See posters and ad as to horses entered.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Milford Has Candidate for Sheriff.

D. Frank Marvel, one of the most
active Republicans Of the Tenth Repre-
sentative District of Kent County, and
who has made such an enviable record
as tax collector for that district for the
past eight years, is being pushed for
ward by his many friends for the nomi-
nation Of Sheriff. Mr.. Marvel, If nomi-
mated, would poll strong vote.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
COnsuItea SpeeIaIIst.

Since having his arm hurt sometime
ago while playing, Louder Grier, young.
est son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l..
Grier, has been suffering considerable
with that member. 1t was advised to
take the lad to a consulting specialist
in Philadelphia, where by x-ray the
trouble was located and adjusted.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Get Registered.

Tomorrow, Saturday, is the fFst reg.
istration day fer this year. The boards
have all duly advertised to set at the
usual places in their districts. and as
the one dollar fee is abolished large
regisistratiOn is looked forward to for
the fret day.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
To Enter Lehieh University.

Frank w. Davis, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark L. Davis Of Milford, has re.
ceived notification Of having success
fully passed the entrance examination
to Lehigh University and will enter
that institution at the fall term. Mt.
Davis will take a course in electrical
engineering.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Buys Farm

At the William R. Cahoon real estate
sale in Dover last Tuesday, the ITO acre
farm located near Milford. with build
ings and fruit trees in bearing and in
tenure Of James Lynch, was sold to
ex. Sheriff Edward Baker for IS, 100.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
Milford Grange.

Milford Grange will hold its annual
picnic on Thursday, August 9Th, at
Millwood. 1t is hoped large number
Of members with their families will be
present. The committee in charge
consists Of Mrs. L. F. Cubbage, Mr..
and Mrs. Lsvinus Austin, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Short, Oscar Short and R.
@. Begley.
Milford chronicle., 1908-07-31
DemOeratIe CIub . Neel TonIehl.

A meeting Of the Democrats OF Cedar
Creek and Milford hundreds will be
held in the new club rooms on North
Front Street at s O'Clock Friday even
ing, July S1st. We urge upon you the
importance Of being present.