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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Houston Will Build New School House.

The right thinking people Of HOus'
ton prevailed at the school meeting
held last Saturday evening, when a
vote was taken to decide the amount
that should be borrowed to build new
public school building. The lot was an
open one, and each taxpayer voted one
vote for each dollar of tax paid, and
the result was 147 in favor OF the new
building to l04 against Several who
were secretly against making any ex-
penditure simply on the ground that it
meant an expenditure OF money, left
the meeting when they found that the
way they voted would be known to ALI
they realized the necessity for more
room for the children and could not
muster up courage to vote against it
publicly. Others holding the same
view came forward and voted for better
place than the present building. For
years this question has agitated the
people Of Houston, and now it is hap
pity settled, and the children now grow
ing up will have the chance to get
better education than it was possible
under the old conditions, where so
children were placed in a room with
only 2S seats Houston is a growing
town, and there is great improvement
in the moral standing Of the commune
ity in the past ten years, new school
building will do much for the town in
the next ten years, II the schools are
literally supported. Its the cheapest
investment a town can make; have q
good school. The people Of Houston
can thank the County School Commits
siea for forcing the question; and,
possibly the Chronicle had soma weight
in awakening a realizing sense Of the
condition Of affairs, and arOusing the
people to their short cOmings by per-
hitting the obstruction element to pre-
vent building a new school house.
All is we'll that ends we'll, now build
the Rew house and have it ready for
the opening Of school late in Septem-
Der.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
ReeistratiOn Days.

On Saturday, August LIST. the Regis.
tars appointed to register and qualify
the voters for the general election on
Tu esday, November Srd, 1908, will sit
at the usual places to do that work.
There will be three Saturdays inAugust,
let, sth, and 10Th, when the registra-
ton boards will sit, and on the 18th Of
September and the 18th Of October will
be the final days for registrations. AS
there is no fee charged for registering
now, there lie no reason why the vote
should not be practically all registered
in August.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Hottest Weather in Years.

After three weeks Of excessive high
temperature a slight cool wave came
last week IS a relief; but on Sunday
the heat again assumed its sway, and
for two hours in the middle Of the day,
the thermometer registered 100 degrees.
At II 3. m, it stood at SO. About 8 30
O'Clock in the evening a northwest
breeze began to blow, and storm clouds
rolled up while tightening flashed, but
there was no rain ts relieve the
drOughth. The earth is dry and hot,
and all crops are suffering more or less
from the lack Of water. Sunday night
away from the bay or ocean shore, was
one Of the most uncomfortable of the
summer. Monday was almost a repro
duction Of Sunday, and the mercury
climbed to SO degrees. Tuesday the rain
came and cooler weather.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Prime Hook Neck School Troubles.


At the stated school meeting in June,
the voters Of the Prime Hook Neck
School Districts, No and ll6, broke
up without action being taken, and it
was necessary that another meeting be
held to adjust the matter, and transact
the school business. At the first meet
ing there were only seven men present
at the meeting held last Wednesday
evening there were twenty-eight pres
emit Harry r. Draper was made
chairman Of the meeting, and Horace
Bennett the secretary; then trouble
commenced. The clerk, Thomas r.
Wilson, stated the situation to the
meeting and asked for an audit OF his
accounts. After a wTangle the chair
appointed an auditing committee
(which was contrary to the letter OF
the law and it made a report as fol-
lows viz 1--WE find the books correct"
This was simply no report at all so far
rs the filling OF blanks to be returned to
the State is concerned but the County
School Com admission. Charles l. Moore
and James b. Gilchrist were present
aud Strengthened the matter out for
them. AS soen as this was done, the
clerk, Mr.. Wilson, rendered his resig-
nation, which was promptly accepted,
and then the meeting proceeded 10
elect his successor. Horace Bennett
received 10 votes and Harry B Roach
received l3 votes Mr. Bennett was de-
clared elected. Then Harry b. Roach
was unanimously elected as a Commits
sioner for three years. The cOmpul-
sorry school period was voted by viva
voice vote for three months, and an adj
dition to that required by the law, $500,
to get the State aid Of S43O. There ap.
peared to be an antagonistic feeling be-
cause the County School Commission
ers aud the Superintendent OF the
County Schools were present, and q few
individuals wanted to be ugly about
that but others with good common
sense held them in check, and gave Mr..
Moore the floor, and he told the OBJ.
ject Of their being there which was for
the purpose OF diseharging their duty
laid down by the state laws. and see il
the building is in proper condition ia
which to hold the school, He called
attention to the crowded condition OF
ono mart 81 tho aohonl and tho uaadaH
repairs, and told them that the Com
mission would visit the school next
Fall to see that the changes were made
The State gives two dollars for each one
the district pays, he told them, and the
State therefore had the right to compel
with the conditions, il they took its
aid and they would see that they did
it. And so the trouble ended.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17

From one Nyach Pippin apple tree
thirty-six baskets Of large apples were
picked and shipped to Philadelphia, on
the steamer City Of Milford this week
by John j. Rosa. They were certainly
beauties and should bring fancy prices.
Mr.. Rosa has sent nearly three hundred
baskets Of selected Early Rose potatoes
to the same market by the steamer, and
they have brought over So cents per
basket clear Of all charges. This pays
the grower handsomely.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Obituary.
HUDSON.

James 5. Hudson died on Tuesday
afternoon, July 14th, 1908, at his home
at the south side Of Milford, Delaware,
aged SO years. He was at one time a
large farmer in Milford Neck, where he
raised a large family OF boys, who have
all done we'll and are now some Of the
leading agriculturists in this vicinity.
He leaves a wife who has shared the
cares and happiness Of life with him.
Funeral services were held on Thursday
afternoon at his late home, Rev. H. T.
Quigg officiating. Interment was made
in Odd Fellows Cemetery. q
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
FLY YG PRISONER KILLED
b POSSE NEAR CLAYTON

Columbus Jackson, colored, aged 80
years, was shot and killed last Sunday
by a member Of posse Of citizens near
Clayton. He had been placed under
arrest on a railroad train charged with
iseeping a speakeasy. When the train
reached Clayton be broke away from
mis- csptor and started to run.
Constable Boyer of Clayton, and q
number OF citizens gave chase. When
Jackson ran into a eornfield several
shots were fired, one OF which struck
him in the stomach. He died in ten
minutes. 1t is not known who fred
khe shot.
Jackson had been arrested on the
charge OF being a walking speakeasy
and for running crap game at Duck
Greek Bridge. State Detective James
L Hawkins having made the arrest.
There had been much complaint re-
gsrding the gambling and the illicit
sales Of liquor in and around Clayton,
and the responsibility for both are said
to have been fastened upon Jackson,
and he was arrested on a Delaware
Railroad train shortly after leaving
Townsend. just as the train was Gu
tering Clayton station the negro
jumped up and ran from the train.
A crowd Of young men who were
standing around the station joined in
the chase, and two Of them caught
him on the farm OF r. E. Cantwell, a
short distance outside of Clayton. He
fought them off, and disappeared in a
cornfield on the farm, being hidden
from view by the standing corn. AT
this juncture it is said that the crowd
began firing bullets into the cOrnfield |
in the hope Of wOunding him, with
fatal result. Jackson was picked up
by Detective Hawkins and Constable
BOYER, who had followed in a carriage, |
and was brought to Clayton, where he
died within a few minutes after aTriy- |
ing there. DR.. Charles g. HarmOnsOn
performed a post mortem examination
upon the body, and found that the
bullet had entered the right side Of the
back, penetrated the intestines and
dropped down into the stomach, caus-
internal hemorrhages.
jackson, when captured, had several
boxes, and these were found to contain
3 quantity of liquor and several glasses
tits alleged that he had been selling
liquor and running the gambling games
near Clayton for the past five Sundays.
The residents Of Clayton are aroused
over the killing Of Jackson. The iRves-
tigation now on foot, however, will, it
is believed, determine who was respOn.
ole for the mans death.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
CENTRES IN
NEW SUPERINTENDENT

Appointing district uperintendents
to succeed Rev. w. G. Rooms Of the
EastOn district and Rev. Adam SteBgle
OF the Salisbury district, whose terms
expire by limitation, will he features
OF the next annual session Of the Will
mington NJ. E. Conference, which will
be held in Milford eight months hence.
Rev. Frank F. Carpenter and Rev.
S. n. PilchaId OF Wilmington are sug-
gested for the Easton district superin.
tendency as it is also Rev. George p.
Jones Of MiddletOwn. Appointing
Rev. Robert Watt OF Smyrna superiH.
tendent OF the Easton district and as
signing District Superintendent Rooms
to the pastorate OF Asbury Church,
Smyrna, are regarded rs possibilities.
For the Salisbury district superin.
tendency Rev. T. E. Martindals Of
Salisbury and Rev. c. w. Prettyman
Of Snow Hill are suggested.
The terms Of Rev. A. S. Mowbray
and Rev. s. NJ. Morgan, superinten.
dents ofthe Wilmington and Dover dis
tricts, respectively, will expire in
March, 1910
Rev. r. X. Stephenson and Rev.
Z. I. Wyatt Of Wilmington are sug-
gested for the Wilmington district
superintendency on the expiration OF
Dr.. MOwbray's term.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Milford School Taxes.

In another column Of this paper the
Beard Of Education give notice that
the Board will sit to hear appeals from
the assessment next Thursday after
noon. In the past, several taxables
have complained that they did not
know where the appeals we're to be
held or at what time, and have from
time to time demanded rebates and
corrections now, the Board will give
full opportunity for all to be heard, as
they very properly should, and then
the assessment will stand without
abatement.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
OUR RIVER DREDGED AND
ITS MOUTH NOW OPEN

Since the government has finished
dredging the river and cut away the bar
at the mouth, the steamers are able to
make schedule time in and out the
river between Milford and Philsdel-
phia. All this week the City OF Mil
ford has been able to come in and go
out with full loads, an hour before
high water at the mouth Of the river.
This is something that will be appTeci-
ated by all the steamboats, plying in
and out this stream but to the City Of
Milford especially, because Of the pas
senger service. Now those interested
in navigation should at once get after
the government and ask that an apprO-
priatiOn Of $4,000 be made from the
emergency fund, to build cut the north
jetty 200 feet, so as to prevent the
sand from shoaling the water at the
present jetty work. There can be no
delay now by water from Milford, and
it makes q very pleasant trip for pas
but the fruit growers will be
most benefited by it-as it is possible
now to have daily line Of boats to and
from Milford, if the two steamboat
owners will agree upon a schedule to be
run. But, get after the special appro-
priatiOn sure.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Increase & Educational Fund.

Stat Trsasafar Rswlins has received
$49,25O which ne has placed to the
States ducatioral Fund. One check
was froi Walter Morris, cashier Of the
Farmers Bank ST Dover, and was for
dividend, amounting to $l4, $50. The
other wa, the REGULAR appropriation
from the & vernnl8nt to Delaware Col
lege and tie Stat College for Colored
Students al it amounted TO $35, 900,
an increase Of $40 % in the last two
years.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Public Sale.

Waiter s. Camper will sell his farm
ting implements and stock, at his farm
gear Bowers Beach, on Tuesday, Aug
ust 4th, 1908, commencing at $50 a. N.
For further particulars see advertise.
ment in this paper and posters.
A large public sale will be held at
Greenwood tomorrow saturday. after
noon, at the livery stables, when HOr-
ace Tatman will sell for g. H. Isaacs &
Co. a lot Of horses, mules. cows and
carriages. For further particulars read
their advertisement in this paper, and
see the posters.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
sunday Schools Will Go to Rehsboth.

All the Sunday Schools Of Milford
will join in q joint excursion to RehO-
both on Thursday next. Arrange
ments have been made by Mr.. Wood.
all and others, for the Milford COrnet
Band to accompany the excursion, and
furnish music during the day. 1t will
be a very large excursion, and special
cars will be left at the Milford depot
the day previous for the accOmmoda-
ton Of those who will go.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Chance for Delaware Boys.

The Chairman Of the Committee on
Rhodes Scholarships from Delaware
mas received word from the Trustees Of
he fund that the qualifying examina-
lions will be held early in the fall Of
500. All Delawareans will please take
notice Of this change in time of exami
hations. 1t is thought by shis arrange.
bent better opportunity will be given
be selected scholars to direct their
ork in lines most advantageous for
leir course st oxford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChrOnielet
During the Week.


Miss Florence Daniels is visiting
Bridgeville.
George N. Forkel, Of Rochester, n
Y, is visiting &. G. Breme.
Mrs. Raeheal Bickel, Of Philadelphia
is visiting in Milford Neck.
Frank Reedy, OF BndgetOn N. J.,
was a Milford visitor this week.
Hall Pierce, OF Fayville, Mass, il
the guest Of his father, Henry Pierce.
Miss IndiOla Poynter, of Lewes, is
visiting Miss Mildred Truitt this week.
Milo Barber, Jr., Of Camden, n. j.,
is visiting relatives and friends in Mil
ford.
George Russell, Of Wilmington, has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Sarah
Wilson.
James L. Davis and Robert H. Davis
attended the ball game in Philadelphia
on Wednesday.
Harry F. Lofand has been passing
q few days OF this week with his mother,
Mrs. Mary E. Lofiand.
Mrs William Laroch, Of Washington,
D. g., is visiting her mother, Mrs. G.
W. Hubbard near Milford.
George NJ. Abbott, wife and child, Of
Philadelphia, are visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Abbott.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Watson, OF
Philadelphia, have been visiting rela-
tives in Milford and Cedar Neck.
Mrs. Lavinus Austin is away since
July lst on several weeks visit to New
York City, Connecticut and New Jer-
sey.
Miss Flora Vsnartsdalen and Miss
Mary Mcdonald, Of Philadelphia, are
the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. T. NJ. Hol-
combe,
Miss Viola Pepper, OF Philadelphia,
after two weeks visit has returned
home, accompanied by Miss Essie
Housman.
John Short, a prominent farmer four
miles north OF Milford is recovering
from the effects Of the hot sun while
threshing wheat.
Mr.. and Mrs Marshall Hammond
and daughters, Mildred and Grace, Of
have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Hammond.
Mrs. McBlair Lloyd, of Philadelphia,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H. Causey,
If Baltimore, are visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P, f. Causey.
Miss Jessie Baker, OF Aberdeen, Md,
md Miss LeOnOra Moore and J. Daw-
on Satterfleld Of Dover, were guests of /
Miss Letha Joseph on Sunday.
Mrs. Mary A. Brown, Of Cedar Neck,
accompanied by Miss Ollie T. Miller,
8 visiting relatives in Philadelphia,
Pa, and Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Mary Cain, an aged woman Of
Milford Neck, fell in the yard Of her
home last week and sustained serious /
bruises. She is now getting about all /
light.
Mrs. Emma E. Csulk, State presi-
lent Of the Womsns Christian Temper
Ince Union, and grandson, Master
Robert Lewis, Of Wyoming, are the
,uests Of Miss Letha Joseph.
Miss Elizabeth G. Slidham is suffer
ng from q poisoned face, the result Of
coming in contact with some poisonous /
'ine while getting into q boat at the
AXE. Her eyes are 80 swollen that it lie
With difficulty that she can see.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Democratic Meeting.

The Democrats Of Milford and Cedar
Greek are invited to meet in Reedy's
Hall, North Milford, on Thursday
evening, July 2Srd, for the purpose Of
organizing campaign club. All Demo-
Gratis are requested to be present.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
SHORT LOCAL BREYITIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.
Big Thursday is not far away.


Early grown tomatoes are paying
we'll in Milford.
The w. G. 7. T. will hold its next
meeting August 18th.
The young folks report some good
bayshOre suppers at Slaughter Beach.
Several properties have been con-
neeted with the town water mains this
week.
Frank E. Postles OF Smyrna has been
appointed government boat inspector
at Bowers Beach.
The next meeting Of the State Board
Of Pharmacy will be held in Dover on
Tuesday, October 9Th.
DR.. J. g. Stanton has bought another
high powered automobile. 1t is a fine
machine, and almost noiseless
Tive persons recently saved were bap-
tized in the Baptist Church last Sun
day morning. The hand OF welcome
will be given them next Sabbath.
A launch party was given by the
young ladies last Tuesday in honor Of
Miss POynter Of Lewes Captain Con-
nard took them down to the bsyshore.
Beginning in August the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad will pay its employees in
cash, and this will be distributed from
a steel car, constructed in the form OF
bank.
The State Game Association has sent
notices throughout the State giving
warning that the game laws will be
strictly enforced. A fine of $50 is pro-
vided for every oftense.
A camp meeting will be held in Rog.
ers Woods, one mile south Of Milford, |
beginning on Sunday, July 18th, and |
continue for eight days, under the aus.
pieces Of Bethel A NJ. E. Church.
About five hundred colored people
were in Georgetown on Wednesday of
last week, the occasion being the ami
versary of the organization Of Enter
prise Lodge, No. IA, Order Of True Re.
formers.
Robert H. FOOks has awarded the
contract for building his new residence
in Georgetown to Vincent NJ. D. Har.
rington Of Milford. The building will
be OF brick and have all modern con-
There is little chigger
That isn't any bigger
Than the point Of good sized pin,
But the bump that he raises
Itches like blszes.
And there's where the rub comes in.
Lima and butter beans are in our
market now, and good rain will make
q splendid crop for the growers here
abouts. They are one of the most pro.
titable crops our truckers grow about
They are shipped by the
steamboats,.
The commission appointed by the
Legislature to erect q monument at
DagsborO to General John Dagworthy
If Revolutionary fame, for which an
appropriation Of $500 was made, re-
uTned to the State an unexpected bal
lnce Of $5940. 4
Laura Fountain, who is being kept in
jail until October to testify
against lobe Barclay who shot and
killed another negro in Milford about
me year ago, ill have q snug sum Of
money to her credit when court meets,
witnesses retained at the jail being al
owed one dollar q day and board.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Rill Aid in Draining Delaware Swamps.

The National Drainage Association
has opened offices in the du Pont
Building, in Wilmington, Delaware,
and will enter upon a vigorous cam.
paign looking to the drainage by Gov.
eminent aid, OF the so OOO, 900 acres Of
swamp and overlooked lands within
the United States. In order to facili-
tate the collection ofthe necessary data
and statistics, the association requests
that all owners Ofsuch lands, no matter
how large or small their holdings, send
their names, address, number Of acres
of such land owned, to the association
at the above address. The receipt Of
this data will greatly aid to the early
Of this work, and will be
Of great advantage not only to the
country at large, but especially to indi-
owners Of swamp and over.
flowed lands. Send all letters to the
National Drainage Association, du
POHt Building, Wilmington, Delaware.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Two Divorces Granted.

At the July term Of court for Kent
county two divorces were granted
Bessie Hammond from Fred Ham
mond, both Of Harrington, and Susan
Emma Curtis from William Il. Curtis,
both Of Dover. The expense account
Of the term amounted to $40, possibly
the smallest ever known.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
The DrOuth Broken.

The spell Of excessively hot weather
las broken last Tuesday by showers Of
bin and lower temperatures. The rain
Rme just in time, as all crops were
howing effect Of the hot weather and
eck Of moisture.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Three Trlps Psr Wssk h August.

The steamboat City Of Milford will
make three trips each week dur
ing the month Of August-or during
the fruit season. Ifthe Greensborough
would take up the alternate days, this
would give Milford daily boat during
peach season.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-07-17
Yachting Party.

Harry F. Klosterman, Of Philadei-
phia, Trusten P. Causey, Samuel Mar.
shall and Edward NJ. Davis on We'd
nesday accompanied Lu and Russ
Evans on a cruise on their yacht
Helena.