Milford chronicle., 1908-06-12
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school colors red and white formed the colo
:, scheme for the decoration which were the mos
., effective. The following program was rende'e t
: Invocation, william Davis: singing, "Auld Ian
= syue' address OF Wecome' Miss Emm
- b ades class OF % Response Of Seniors, Mi,
= Elizabeth narby, class Of '0s Response Of Board
i +. F. Melvin; singing. "Oid t0.ks al Home
I "C'ass History. Mrs H. W. Ninyard. class OF IS
Singing Meath The old Apple Tree" Recitation
"Mohe' Miss Butter; sunny side Of SchoO
Life Miss Netiie Fayipger ass Of 'o6 singing
school Days" by Seniors Recitation, "COieg'
oil Cans, Miss Elsie Wilcutts, class Of O6
Address, Dr.. ". f. Hoey Social Hour and Ban
quet Singing, America" This was a most
enjoyable affair to those who were privileged &c
attend, and the next reunion will be pleasantly
anticipated as the organization of the association
shows progressive spirit.
The Commencement Of Frederick Public
Schools was held in the town hall on Thursday
evening last. The floral decorations were in
red and white. A large American Flag formed
an appropriate background on the stage. Seated
in a semicirce were the Board Of Education, the
faculty and the graduates. The essays were de-
| livered in a graceful manner and the entire pro
gram ecied merited applause Invocation,
Rev. H. B. Kelso Piano Duet, Mrs. Carlisle and
Miss Lank Essay. "Poetical Music, Priscilla
Davis George Essay "Kindness', John Mcbride;
solo, W. L. queen; Essay, Labor a Blessing"
Harry Hall Patterson, Jr.; Essay, Education
and sobriety, Elsie Virginia Robbins; Piano
Duet, Mrs Carlisle and Miss Lank Essay "The
Dangers OF Pubic Life. Resell Frazier Essay,
"Foresty", John Clayton Darby; Solo, W L. |
Queen Essay, Opportunities Of the Present |
Compared with the Past, Elizabeth Burton |
Darby Essay, IAN Aim in Life, John Rey- |
nolds Rogers Essay, THE American Flag and .
What it Represents, Lulu Deldee Emory An
of Promotions and Presentation OF
Diplomas, by W. f. Hoey NJ. D. singing
America" Address, supt. J. f. Carroll Beae-
iction, Rev. H. B. Kelso.
The funeral ofthe late Mr.. Carolyn McCracken
Of Philadelphia was held at the home of her par
ms Mr. and Mrs Benz. Lewis last Sunday after
loon. Rev. E. H. Dashiell OBLIGATED at the ser
'ices and the choir sang several selections.
)neita Council No. T., Of the Degree of Pocohon-
as attended in a body and concluded the cere-
nony at the grave. The floral offerings were d
many and beautiful She leaves a husband ,
IT. Hugh McCracken of Philadelphia to mourn
lis sad bereavement. A large number of friends
nd relatives from Philadelphia attended the u
uneral. Iutermeut was made in Barratts Gem c
d their sad hour.
Near the hour OF midnight on Tuesday our R
1wn was aroused by the dreaded alarm of fire
hen Mitchell swiggett's -four mill was discov
red in flames Fortunately there were no adj f,
lceut buildings or our town might have been
ruins to-day. The school house standing
early opposite was anxiousy watched and fly
lg embers set fire to straw in several stable.
ards which was Immediately extinguished.
here was no hope of saving the mill as the fire
'as beyond control when discovered and our
own has very meagre appliances for fire fight
lg. The mil was comparatively a new one
tied with modern machinery and Nj. Swiggett
7as doing a good business and at the time ofthe
re 500 bushel OF wheat 300 baskets Of corn and
o bushel OF meal were stored in the mill. It
vas partly covered by insurance. MI Swiggett
7as honest and industrious and has the sympa-
ny Of his towuspeople.
Two boys about twelve and fourteen years OF
ge in the employ Of W. C.. Meredith. hired BIZ
ycies Of c. B. Favinger on Monday for a short
ide They have not returned yet and it is not
nown where they went. The authorities at the
ome have been notified. It is thought the ell
er boy who was newcomer euticed the
ounger boy away,
Dr.. V. Cahall is having his residence painted
a attractive and durable coiors. It presents
cry neat appearance.
Mrs. Sarah Knowles an elderly widow lady
ere was stricken with paralysis on wednesday
nd continues very i'll at this writing. She lives
lone. Her son ". E. Knowles lives in Phila-
elphis.
Rev. E. H. Dashiell will preach an illustrated
ermou to the children Sunday morning, Chill
rem is Day exercises in the evening. on sun
ay week in the afternoon Chtdreu's Day ex-
rcises will be held in Milford Neck. All are
lvited.
Mrs. Cook is visiting her daughter Ms vii
ur McIlvaine OF Viola.
Miss Francis Cook and Joseph Frazier visited
lola on sunday.
Mrs L. A. Hopkins and daughter Mary are
isiting Mrs Hudson OF near Clayton.
Mr.. aud Mrs. L. Reek are visiting 7. c.
mOry and wife.
Mrs. George swanfeId ofPhIadelphia has been
lie guest OF Mrs Lydia Hydorn
Miss Kinder OF Milford is visiting Mis- Grace
arby.
Mrs n stsyton of staytonsville has been the
lest OF her daughter, Mrs. william Wilson
Mrs. Walter Carrow is visiting relatives in
'imington.
Miss Elizabeth Whitley OF Ba timore spent
st week with J. " Townsend and wife.
William Reynolds wife and daughter OF New
K are visiting L. c. Rogers
John Mcbride is visiting his aunt Mrs. Alice
)gart OF Bloomfield N J.
Mrs. Aaron HudsoH and children left Monday
r a trip to North Carolina by water.
Mt. and Mrs, R. Carrow visited their mother
RS. Harrington sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Truelson aud children Of Rah-
~ N. j. are visiting L. G. Rogers,
Miss Mary Lord and Miss Butler are visiting
rs. Harry Elliott of Rehoboth who is entertain
house party.
!. c. George has built stable on his lot on st.
mes street
The electric Light Co. is setting the poles for
e lights in this vicinity. VIII be glad to re-
It the work done.
young man Of this town is fitting up his
me with view to matrimOny. He will pro-
by bring the bride home in the near future.
MILFORD NECK.