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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
PROFESSOR KINSMAN
BISHOP Of DELAWARE

hssv. Frederick J. Kinsman, professor
Of history in the General Theological
Seminary Of New York City, was elected
Bishop Of the Protestant Episcopal
Diocese Of Delaware, to succeed the late
Bishop Leighton Coleman, at the an.
nual diocean convention held in Trinity
Church, Wilmington, on Wednesday.
Professor Kinsman received eleven
votes and the Rev. Dr. Robert s. Cope
land, Of Baltimore, three votes in the
clerical convention, and his nomination
was made unanimous. In the lay con.
ventiOn Professor Kinsman received As
affirmative votes, while there were three
negative ballots and one blank ballot.
His confirmation by the laity was made
unanimous, too, and telegram notify
ing him of his election was sent to New
York and a committee will call on him
this afternoon to notify him formally
of his election.
All that now remains to complete his
election is confirmation by a majority
of the standing committees Of the coun-
try and by a majority Of the bishops Of
the country. No opposition is expected
in either Of these quarters.
Bishop Kinsman will receive $500 a
year, that being the salary fixed by the
recent special convention.
Rev. DR.. Frederick Joseph Kinsman
mas been professor of ecclesiastical his
DRY at the General Theological Semi
lsry since 1908. He was born in Warren,
ohio, in 1859, and was educated at st.
'au's School, Concord, New Hamp-
hire, and at Keble College, oxford,
England. Since then he has been a
master Of St Psul'S School, rector Of
Il. Martins Church, New Bedford,
massachusetts,, ard professor Of ecclesi-
stical history at Berkeley Divinity
choOl, Middletewn, Connecticut.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
REVISION Of SALARIES Of
SEVERAL POSTMASTERS

The POstOffice Departm ent at Wash
ington has announced that the revision
Of salaries Of pOstmasters, which goes
into effect at the first Of the ensuing
fiscal year, July lst, affects Della ware
pOstOfiices as follows:
Bridgeville, from 81 300 to 81 400
Delaware City. from 81, 800 to 81 400
Delmar, from 81 800 to 81, 400; Edge
Moor, from $1,000 to 81 100; Felton,
from 81 800 TO 81, 200 Georgetown, from
81 600 to 81, 700; Middletown, from ST..
700 to 81 800; Milford, from 81 800 TO
81, 100 !; SeafOrd, from 81, ZOO to 81. 500 !;
Smyrna, from 81, 200 to 81 500; Wyom-
ing, from 81 800 to 81 POO.
The total increase for Delaware is
81 900, while the net increase is $500
there being two pOstotiices where there
are reductions. Milford leads in the
increases, with 5000, making the new
salary here 81, 100, while FELTON, and
Wyoming are the places where there
are to be reductions Of 500 each. |
The salary Of the postmaster in each
instance is regulated by the volume OF
business for the proceeding year.
Several pOstmasters in the nearby
Maryland counties also will have their
changed, the list being as fol-
lows:
Berlin, from $1,000 to 1000; Cam.
bridge, from 81 300 to S2,4OO; Centre.
vile, from Sl,7OO to 81 500; Chester.
own. from S2,SOO to 50 200; Ridgely.
rom 81 200 to 81 500; st. Michaels.
rom 81 200 to 81 500; Salisbury, from
2, 500 to s., 500 Snow Hill, from 81 500 ,
0 81. 700.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
SenI0rs Give Banquel to Juniors.


In order to show their appreciation
to the members Of the Junior Glass.
who are to take part in the annual
Glass Play, the Seniors banqueted them
on Tuesday evening at the Central
Hotel. At s 80 O'Clock the party,
twenty in number, marched into the
dining room and partook Of a very
pleasing menu. After dinner speeches
were made by each and every person
present. Many Ofthese speeches plainly
told of the future aims Of the Seniors.
while all Of the Juniors expressed the
wish OF becoming Seniors. Leaving the
dining room the party entered the large
parlors, which had been specially pre-
pared for the occasion. Here they told
stories Of their school life, sang songs,
and played games. As the clock was
striking the midnight hour the party
prepared to leave. The Seniors, led by
their president, gave their yell which,
before its echo had fully died away.
was answered by the lively yell Of the
Juniors. The party then left each
member feeling that the evening had
been grand success, and for the great
Est Of praise for the kind hospitality of
Mr.. Kramlick.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Coming Weddings.

Miss Ethel NJ. Lea, daughter Of Gov.
ernor and Mrs. Preston Lea, and Mr..
Grant Campbell Of New York. will be
married at 80 O'Clock on Thursday,
June 18th. The marriage will take place
at the Governors country home, The
Orchards, near Delaware City.
Invitations are out for the wedding
Of Miss Mary E. Cannon, daughter of
the late Wilson L. Cannon Of Dover,
and William J. Benson, prominent
merchant Of that town. The ceremony
Will be sOlemnized at noon on Tuesday.
June 10th, at the home Of the bride.
At $50 o'clock on Saturday evening.
June 9th, Mics Isabella NJ. du Point
and Mr.. A. Rodney Sharp will be mar
Tied at the home OF the brides mother
Mrs. LammOt du Pont, Rising Sun.
The ceremony will be performed bv
Rev. Kensey J Hammond, rector of
Emmanuel P. K Church Mr.. Sharp.
who Is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli r.
Sharp Of Lewes, former residents OF
and brother of Mrs. Sanders
NJ. Truitt, is employed by the E. 1. du
'ont Powder Company.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Sunshine Society.

The regular meeting Of the Alden
Branch OF the International Sunshine
Society was held at the residence Of
Mrs. E. NJ. Thaw on Thursday after.
noon, Nav 2sth, at so O'Clock, with a
small attendance. The herculean and
successful efforts Of old Sol to radiate
sunshine threw his human competitors
decidedly into the shade. On that ac-
count it was voted to hold the next
meeting under the milder rays Of fair
Luna, at the home of Mrs. Samuel G.
Evans, Jr on Monday evening. June
Sth, at Z S0O'cloek. Please note the date.
Members are kindly reminded to bring
absence" dues as well as a liberal con-
tribution as a thaHk-offering for the
lower temperature which is promised
Tor this special meeting. Light refresh. |
ments will be served. Gentlemen are
admitted into this branch as honorary
members. One gentleman, a well.
known, lifelong, genial sunshiner.
made application and was cordially re-
.eived. Honorary members are invited
o attend evening sessions.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
KilI be Given in Milford.

The following clipping appeared in
the Wilmington Sunday Star May 3lst
ION July 10th at the base ball grounds
at South Side Park, under the super
vision Of the Agedsnd INDECENT, an
open air rendition Of the popular Trip
Van Wrinkle" by George Ober and bis
New York company Of 30 special artists
and 200 children, will be given in the
evening in a dazzling glare Of electric
display that will attract the populace
Of Wilmington and surrounding towns.
The event will be memorable in novelty
and grandeur and Of benefit to the Red
Mems Heme. This open air perfor-
nance is given only for charitable and
fraternal benefits
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
WhyNOt Milford Children Have a Chance

With view of having the students
of at least one high school make care
full study Of the Delaware Maryland.
Virginia Peninsula, as the. Eastern
ShO'," with a view of ascertaining to
the fullest its possibilities and advan.
tsges, a perpetual prize has been pro.
vided for by John S. McMaster of JERSEY
City, N. J. Mr.. McMaster has given
one hundred dollars, which he has
placed on interest at 6 percentum an.
nually. This six dollars, payable every
May 3lst, is to be given as a prize to
the student of the PocOmoke City High
School as an award for an essay per-
tanning to the past, present or future 70
this Peninsula. Here is a chance for
any lady or gentleman in Milford to
create q similar fund. 1t will benefit
and create love of home in the citizen
of the future.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
COMMENCEMENT WEEK
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL

The class play will be given in Arm
DRY Hall, Tuesday evening, June 9th
10 lessen the work of the Seniors the
play is given by the JuHior Glass. This
will, in all probability, be continued in
the future, as the graduating class hith.
erto has been crowded the last week.
Reserved seats can be secured at Ab.
bolts store for twenty-five cents. Gen.
eral admission fifteen cents. Music will
be furnished by the Milford Orchestra
and by trained chorus.
The baeculaureate sermon will be
preached by the Rev. H. l.. Bunstein.
IN the Presbyterian Church, Sunday,
June 18th, at II o'clock, a m. Friends
Of the class and all persons interested
In our schools are invited to be present.
The class night exercises will be held
in the ArmOry on Monday evening,
June 18th. Admission must be secured
through members Of the class. The
gallery will be reserved for ladies only. |
The commencement exercises of the
class will be held Tuesday
evening, June 18th, in the Armory at |
eight O'Clock. Admission is free bat all |
desiring to attend must secure a ticket.
The chart will be placed in the store Of
Z. D. Abbott & Go. sometime during
The morning Of June 10th. Only adults
and school pupils from High School
and Eighth Grade who have a permit
rom the principal Of the schools can
'ecure tickets. All who desire to attend
hould make note Of this and not rely
Upon children to secure them their tick
is. A small number Of seats will be
eserved for the graduating class and
ew others. All unoccupied reserved
eats will be forfeited at $50 The gal. 1
cry will be reserved for ladies only.
he Milford Orchestra and trained c
horus from the High School will fur. /
ish the music for the occasion.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
EARLY Closing.

A meeting Of the merchants and
clerks Of Milford was held in Firemen,s
Hall On Tuesday evening at S O'Clock.
Charles D. Abbott called the meeting
to order and Thomas Davis was elected
chairman and s. Evans, Jr.. secretary.
Charles d. Abbott stated that the meet
ing had been csiled for the purpose Of
improving the system Of closing the
stores, the new plan being to close every
night at 6 O'Clock excepting Wednesday
and Saturday. A general discussion
followed, participated in by A. Smith.
r. H. Pierce, J w. Truitt. G. H. Hall
Q. d. Abbott and others. On motion
of Mr.. Hall it was decided to adopt the
plan OF closing every night at O'Clock
except Wednesday and Saturday. clos.
ing on Wednesday nights at O'Clock.
A committee Of six was appointed,
three from North and three from South
Milford, who waited on every merchant
in town Wednesday and reported to an
adjourned meeting held that evening.
The report showed a very general agree.
ment on the part of Walnut street mer.
chants in particular, favOring the plan.
md it was thereby adopted to go into
fleet Monday eveRining, June Sth.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Related Their Taxes.

The collector of taxes for the town OF
Milford reports that the amount OF
taxes related by the tax payers of the
town Is a very slight increase over the
rebate Of last year. In 1907 the gross
amount of taxes related was S4,578 80,
and in 1908 it was 81, 5S6.S6. an increase
of 1881. This is very gratifying to
the Council as it enables the payment
Of number of old debts, and the
prompt payment Of all obligations COM
ing due. 1t also shows that the people
Of Milford are not seriously ham pered
or funds.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Base Ball.

The Lucky Nine played at Dover on
Wednesday Of last week and defeated
the cOlOred senators by a score of 10 TO ..
Milford played Its first game of the
season Tuesday afternoon with Fred.
erica as the attraction. Davis was on
the mound for the locals eight innings
and his shoots were unbelievable, only
one Murderkill man scoring. Windsor
dewdrOpped the ninth innings and the
visitors got two runs, the final score
being 9 to in favor of Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Kent and Sussex School Elections.

Several have for some unaccountable
reason got the dates for holding the
school elections COMPOUNDED. So that
all may understand clearly we again
state that all districts in Kent county,
not incorporated by a special act which
fixes a different date, must hold school
elections on the first Saturday in June.
In Sussex county all school elections
are held on the last Saturday in June.
This statement Is as clear as we know
how to make it, and any man who fails
to get the dates Of school elections cor
rect in his mind, should consult ply.
stefan.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.

The Delaware State Federation o
Women's Clubs will meet next year il
+ Smyrna.
A new porch 9x24 feet has been ad
ded to the home of Mrs. Lydia G. Jumr
by Contractor Harrington.
The Speaker Of the House Of Repre-.
sentatives, Richard Hodgson, is a can.
didate for the Levy Court OF New Cas-.
tie county from his district.
The new four. mast schooner Calhoun
9. Ross, built in Milford by William
G. Abbott, has been chartered to load
a full cargo of coal in Philadelphia for
Charleston.
Dr. l.. E. Barrett Of ElktOn, former
pastor of the Avenue NJ. +. Church in
Milford, addressed the graduating class
OF the College Of Physicians and Sur.
geonsat Baltimore Wednesday evening
Many Of Milford's colored population
attended the graduating exercises last
Friday at the State College for Colored
Students at Dover and were surprised
TO find such well ordered and credit /
able institution.
The Slaughter Neck w. C.T.U will /
observe The Flower Mission Red Letter
by special Program at Slaughter Neck
Nj. E. Church on Thursday afternoon,
June 18th, beginning at O'Clock. All
are cordially invited to be present.
Rev. Howard I. Quigg, Of Milford,
has been selected to deliver the com.
address in the Dover
Opera House at the commandments
srcises of the Dover High School Oh
Thursday evening June 18th.
The ladies Of St. Faiths Guild desire
10 announce that they have for sale all
kinds of household necessities, aprons.
weeping caps. broom covers, busters.
tic. The same may he had by apply.
ng to Mrs. S. John Abbott or any I
member of the society. '
SO large has been the amount of mail
n Saturdays and Mondays from .
franklin City to Harrington that
unday mail will probably be put on !,
bis summer. Many prominent citi. y
ems along the line have been asking ,
IF this concession for years.
The remains Of Harry NJ. Donovan, r.
sed p years, who was accidentally u,
rowned in a bath tub at his home in u,
'ilmingtOR on Saturday, May 23rd, di
lille suffering with an epileptic fit, n,
ere inferred at Barratt's Chapel, near No
rederica, the following Wednesday. -,
George W. Boyd, general passenger an
ent Of the P, B. q w. Division of stl
e Pennsylvania Railroad, has given pr
tice that the company has decided tn
extend the limit of the present five. bel
y ticket to RehobOth to fifteen days, ws
take effect before the heavy summer Ju
vel sets in. me
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
No Pea Vines in Town Limits.

The Board Of health has not been
compelled to make any prosecutions so
far on account of the spreading of pea
vines to cure in town limits; but they
are watching for any who may break
the law in that direction, and will prose.
cute promptly.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Handsome Field Of Cabbage.

On the lands Of w. N. Hires, just
south Of town, is one Of the handsomest
fields Of cabbage in lower Delaware.
The variety is that known as Jersey
Wakefield, and on Tuesday morning
four hundred heads we're cut and sold
to the stores Of Milford, which were
superior to any southern grown cabbage
that has been in our market this season.
Mr.. Hires has one Of the handsomest
building sites in or about the town of
Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
To Workhouse for Lockwood.

Ross Lock wood, cOlOred, a self-styled
bad man from Milford, " to whom Jail
is like "Home Sweet Home" came to
grief in General Sessions Court, viii
mington, Delaware, Wednesday morn
ing after his wife had told the court a
shocking tale of cruelty at his hands.
The accused was convicted aud sent.
enced by Chief Justice Lore to serve one
year and to pay the costs Of prosecution.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Church News.

Services in the Baptist Church at the
usual hour Sunday morning. Text
for the evening service, "Faith To.
ward Our Lord Jesus Christ"
June 9TH (Whitsunday) mathis, ser
mon and celebration, 10 80 8. m; Sun
day School, 2 p. M; st. Stephens
Chapel, 4.SO I'M; Christ Church Guild,
Wednesday evening ;St. Faiths Guild,
Tuesday, p. M.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
WheapPrOspect Much Better.

A ride through the wheat growing
sections Of Kent and Sussex counties
reveals the fact that the wheat crop
now is good, if not better, than it was
last year In Prime Hook Neck. east
from Milford, one Of the most hand.
some fields in the district is owned bv
Joseph H Draper; there are many verv
handsome fields, but this is the best.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
For Representative From Tenth.

Several names have been mentioned
as candidates for the Legislature from
the Tenth district Of Kent county, and
among the number is the name Of Ben.
jamin F. Hudson, a prominent farmer
Of the western side Of the district. Mr..
Hudson is a seltmade man, and party
man of high principles. The nomina-
ton will probably come from the west.
ern side Of the distr ct this time.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Militia Battalion to Learn Coast Defense

Governor Preston Lea has accepted
the invitation Of the Secretary of War
to have the Organized Militia of Della.
ware participate in the coast defence
exercises with the regular army during
the summer, and he has issued an order
directing battalion to be organized for
this purpose. The Delaware MiIitiamen
will spend a week at Fort du Point dur.
ing August Immediately after the Iegu.
lar summer encampment at Rehohoth.
The battalion will be known as the
"Coast Artillery Reserves" and will be
made up Of attachments from all the
companies in the militia. The men
will proceed direct from Rehoboth to
Fort du Pont.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Two New Teachers.

Miss Mary NJ. Hazard Of Milton. a
former resident Of this town, will be-
come a teacher at Temple College. Phil
adelphia, and Miss Olive NJ. Warrington
OF Laurel, will teach at East Orange. N.
j. The prospective teachers are gradu
ates OF this years class, West Chester
State Normal School.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Alumni Banquet.

On Wednesday evening, June 10th
at s o'clock, a banquet viii be given by
the Alumni Association Of the Milford
High School to the graduating class.
At least forty will be present, and
big time is expected.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Real Estate Sales.

9. I. w. Williams sold this week the
"a acre farm located TWO miles east of
Pennington and owned by Mrs. Lilly
M. Humphreys. The purchaser is DR..
R. A. Burke Of Pittsburg, Pa. Consid.
GRAFTON $3.50.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Sale of valuable Real Estate.

The administrator Of the estate OF
Mrs. Ann Ellen Prettyman will sell the
large residence on South Frent street,
and the FIGURING Mills at Cedar Creek,
at public sale on Tuesday, June 10th,
at 8 p. IN. in front of Windsor Hotel.
This is particularly desirable property
is an investment and will attract atten-
tiOn.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Married.
AIARvEL-R1pnLF-

Miss Olive Biddle and Mr. NeaIy r.
Marvel, Of Wilmington, Delaware, were
married at the Asbury NJ. f. Church
Parsonage on Saturday evening, May
23rd, 1908, by Rev. H. A. q. Westerfield.
The groom, who is the youngest son Of
James H. Marvel Of Milford, with his
bride visited relatives here on Sunday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-05
Entertainment

There will be an entertainment In
the chuech at StaytOnsville this Sum
day evening. All are invited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-27
Mrs. NJ. W. Tidwell.

Many years ago Mrs. M. W. Tidwell
came to live in Carrollton. Her home
was one of refinement and open hospi-
tality. Her life was one Of devotion to
her husband and daughter, and kindly
mInistrations to neighbors. Bereft Of
husband and then of daughter, alone she
took up anew the duties of life. Being
a true Christian she did not complain,
but with brave heart and cheerful
countenance went about the duties Of
home and social life as one sustained
by an unseen presence. No more kindly
soul ever lived in Carrollton than was
Mrs. TidweIl. No one ever heard her
speak unkindIy of single individual.
She was reared in afIiuent circum-
stances, and with nearly all our people,
suffered reverses by the war and its
cruel consequences. Bnt her spirit
never became embittered, and her
charity was never falling.
Some months ago her health failed,
and several weeks past she went to the
home Of her brother, Mr.. II, II. Hicks,
Greenwood. There she received the
wealth Of devotion and service that the
love OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks to a sister
beloved could render.
She departed this life Monday, March
10th, 1908, and was buried from the
Carrollton Methodist church on Tues
day, Rev. II. |. Allen, assisted by Rev.
J. C. Park, conducting the obsequies.
Beautiful flowers brought by Green
wood and Carrollton friends covered the
grave, speaking to US of the love Of Him
Who is the Resurrection and the Life
Carrollton Conservative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-27
THE SAM'I J. STEIN
BASEBALL PARK.
Grounds to be Enclosed and Grand
Stand Erected.

Our enterprisiug fellow-citizen MIR.
Sam'l ]. Stein, has agreed to enclose
his desirably located block of lots
on South Howard street and erect a
splendid grand-stand thereon for use as
Baseball Park. and the work on same
will begin within the next few days.
Mr.. Stein has given the members Of
our baseball team reasonable lease on
the grounds, making only nominal
charge for each game played, and the
Park is to be known as the "Stein Park, +"
in appreciation Of his kindness in pro-
viding the place for this popular amuse-
ment.
The young men held meeting yester-
day evening for the purpose of re-
organizing the Greenwood baseball team
and active practice will begin in few
days, preparatory for the opening of the
season of this National sport. We have
the material here for the crack team of
the State, and The Commonwealth pre-
diets that our boys will score brilliant
record this spring and summer