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Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.
washington's Birthday February %.

Washington's Birthday February y.
w. B. BOyce has located at Lewes,
where he is practieing his profession as
an oeculist.
Notice the local reader about the horse
and mule sale A. Raughley will have
at Harrington February 18th.
The ladies Of the wOmens clubs in
Milford sold 24OO Of the Christmas
stamps for the Red Cross Society.
Daniel Tyndal, eolored, died at his
home in North Milford on Wednesday
morning last, aged about 2s years.
The Alden Branch Of the Internati-
OnaI.Sunshine Society will meet with
Mrs. Thaw on Thursday, February
95th, at 23O p. m.
The Slaughter Neck w. c. T. U. will
meet with Mrs. Alice Shepherd at 2 p.
m on Thursday, February 25th. The
text word will be Memory"
The Delaware Conference Of the Meth.
odist Episcopal Church, cOlored, will
meet this year at Waugh Chapel, Cam |
bridge, Maryland, March 18th, Bishop
Warren presiding.
District Superintendent Rev. S. NJ.
Morgan. will preach next Sunday |
morning, February 2lst, at Slaughter
Neck Church, and in the afternoon at
Cedar Neck Church.
The w. c. I. U. will meet with DR..
Phelps, on North Street, on Tuesday
evening, February 28rd. at z 80 O'Clock.
A full attendance Of members is desired.
Ifthere are any who would like to join
the Union, please meet with them on
evening. The text word will
be "Kindness." !"
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social News Chronielsd
.Nsrs{},sathe Week

Burton Masten visited Pniladel phi'
this week.
Fred Windsor spent Sunday and
Monday in Milford.
Postles Hammond has been quite
sick during this week.
Mrs. Louie Riggs. of Wilmington, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William Quillen.
Mrs. J. G. Sharpe, Of Dover, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richards this week
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. H. Macklin, of Car
roiltOwn, Pa, are the guests Of relatives
in and near Milford.
Mrs. Alexander Crow, Jr., Of Phila-
delphia, was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
8. c. Evans, Jr., last week.
William Ingram and family, Of Phil
adelphia, are the guest Of his brOther-in.
law, William Maloney, near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Miles, who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Roux, have returned to their home in
Philadelphia.
Charles Hamberger. OF Baltimore,
grandson Of the late DR.. Ray, has been
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs William s.
Wroten this week.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Hudson Holds Legislature.

At the session Of the Legislature on
Thursday afternoon, February llth,
when a motion was made for adjourn
ment at 8 20 O'Clock, Representative
Hudson objected. He said that the
down State members had to remain
in Dover until after five O'Clock on &C.
count Of the train schedules. and be
thought that the other members should
remain for q late session. 1t resulted
in the session holding until ABS O'Clock,
during which time much valuable and
important business received attention.
This was the longest business session
during the sitting.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
A Surprise.

On Thursday evening, February llth,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Stevenson, of near
Milford, gave a surprise party in honor of
their son Walters 18th birthday There
were quite a number of relatives and
friends who assembled to enjoy the even.
inguyith Master Walter. Games we're in
dulged in for some time, after which all
were invited into the dining room where
cake, cream, fruit and conventions were
served. Alta late hour the guests took
their leave, bestowing their congratula-
tions and wishing Master Walter the en-
ioyment Of many more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Large Audience Greeted Rowe.

Lyman Fl. HOwe's famous moving
picture exhibition, which appeared at
AEmOry Hall on Wednesday evening
was largely patronized and those who
attended the performance pronounce
it the BEST entertainment that he has
ever given at Milford and he has ex-
hibited here several times. The pic.
tuFss shown by Mr.. Howe are so real.
istic and so full Of interest that large
house is always assured. no matter how
many entertainments have preceded
him.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Cruelty to Child.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Virden
were arranged before Esquire Truitt on
Tuesday on charge Of haing cruelty
treated a colOred child, about 70 or 18
years Of age, which they have been
keeping, by the name Of Webb. Hu.
name Agent Stout was here in the in.
terest Of the case. The charges were
sustained and Mr.. and Mrs. Virden
were fined $40 and cost and the child
was taken away by Mr.. Stout.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
MILITIA PLANNING FOR
THE INAUGURATION TRIP

The board OF officers OF the Organ.
lied Militia Of Delaware, held a meet
ing at the State Arsenal, on last Mon
day night, and discussed arrangements
for the trip Of the militia to Washing
ton to attend the Inauguration Of Presi-
dent Taft. Most OF the details were
mapped out aud orders for the trip will
be issued in a few days by Governor
Pennewill and Colonel Townsend,
The time for the departure Of the troops
from Delaware has not been fixed as
yet, however. The commissioned Off
GERS haye decided to make the trip and
to have their quarters in a Pullman
car. The car will be engaged by the
officers who will defraY the expense Of
it, and it will be placed on q siding at
the Washington station. The officers
will have their meals served them and
also will have sleeping berths on the
car. This method has been found to
be more satisfactory than stopping at a
hotel, as most Of the hotel quarters
already have been engaged for the in-
auguratiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Church News.

Christ Church Feb. q (Qulnqua-
gesima Sunday matins, litany and
sermon, 1880 a, M ; Sunday School, 2
p. m; st Stephen's Chapel, 4.8O p. N.
The musical program at the Prespy.
terian ChHrch next Sunday morning.
The organist will play Grand Offertorle
No. by Edonard Batiste !; Meditation
and Aria by Flagler, and Vienna March
by Scotson Clark. Col. Charles E.
Triedler Of Dover and Mrs. John D.
Books will sing the duet by Bachmann
my Faith Looks Up to Thee"
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
BABY CAVE FIRE ALARM
AND NOW A REAL Hh0

A baby gave a timely alarm Of fire at
the residence Of Mr. and Mrs. j. Hall
Anderson, Division street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Dover, last Monday morR.
ing and aroused the household by bis
lusty cries just in time toBave the hUuse
and possibly much Of the neighberhood
from destruction.
Fire had broken out beneath the floor
Of Mr.. AndersOn's library, where he
had been using a wood fire IN an open
crate. The fire consumed joist aud sills
beneath the iioOr and finally flame
burst out through the weatherbOaTd-
ing at the front Of the house.
The timely arrival of J. J. Won Reider,
George E. Dawson and A. B. Richard
son, neighbOrs, aud their assistance to
Mr.. Anderson, saved the residence ana
the fire was finally stamped out en-
tirely by the Robbins Hose Company
brigade under Chief Harry Vane.
The fire, in the darkness Of the early
morning, was not unattended by cas-
ualties. Mr.. Anderson cut his head
with a hRtchet in his haste to tear up
the floor, and Chief Vane got caught
on all fouls beneath the fireplace, but
the baby was the real hero and is TO be
elected q member Of the hose company.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
FEBRUARY SESSION Of
KENT COUNTY COURTS

The February term Of Kent County
Courts opened at Dover on Monday,
with Chief Justice Lore and Associate
Judges Pennewill and Boyce present.
The bonds Of Sheriff MalOney and
PTOthOnotary LeFevre were approved.
John Heitshu OF Dover was made
foreman OF the grand jury, which ig-
nored the following bills Harry White,
assault and battery; William Johns,
larceny George Smith, larceny.
Walter Vincent, who pleaded guilty
20 selling Intoxicating liquors in Dover,
was sentenced to q fine Of 500 and five
months imprisonment.
John Ball, cOlOred, who broke into 8
clothing store in Dover, pleaded guilty
and was sentenced to two and One-half
years' imprisonment in the New Castle
County WOrkhouse and to be whipped
with 20 lashes.
John Adams pleaded guilty to the
charge Of rot berry aud was sentenced to
three years Imprisonment in the New
Castle County WOrkhOuse, 20 lashes
and $500 fine.
Frank HynROn assault and battery.
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to IS
months imprisonment in the New Cas-
tie County WorkhOuse.
Frank Paisley, carrying concealed a |
deadly weapon, was sentenced to 20 |
days inn prisOnment.
Homer Robinson, guilty Of larceny, |
was sentenced to one year in the New
Castle County Workhouse and to be
whipped with 10 lashes
J. Frank GTice, guilty Of carrying a
weapon, wasSentenced to twenty days.
William L. GoOding pleaded guilty
in court on Wednesday to embezzle.
ment as ballee and was sentenced to
two months Imprisonment in the Kent
county jail. Mr. GoOden lived at Clay.
ton. He made restitution or money
he was alleged to have taken.
John L. Murphy, Of Dover, was con-
Victed of selling Intoxicating liquors
and sentenced to four months i'm prison
ment in Dover jail and $50 fine.
Ida Burton, a negress, indicted for
setting fire to a stack of hay on the farm
Of John D. Berry, near Wyoming, was
to two months impIisOn-
ment in the Kent county Jail. !
Maggie Cannon, indicted for obtain
ing goods under false pretenses, was /
to six mouths prisOnment
IN the New Castle county workhOuse. 5
Fred Jacobs and Layton Williams,
convicted of breaking in office with in I
ent to commit larceny, were sentenced +
o one years. imprisonment in the New s
Jastle county work houte aud 20 lashes. s
The election bribery cases nave been I,
OF for trial next Tuesday. ia
The case OF State vs. former Sheriff n
William F. Hartnett, charging irTegu- p
arities 10 office, was set for trial next
Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Rebuild the Kings Highway.

An attem pit to interest the Legislature
in having the old Kings Highway re-
built, extending from the city Of VII
mingtOn to the lower part Of the State,
Is being made by Josiah Marvel of
Wilmington, and he launched his pro-
ject before the public highways COM
mittee of the House. The idea OF Mr..
Marvel is to rebuild the road, which
would be approximately one hundred
miles in length, and for the State to
authorize loan for that purpose. His
plan is to tax automobiles using the
road, according to horse. power, and in
this manner he thinks fully enough rev.
enue would be received fr1mautOmObile
owners TO pay the interest on the bonds.
Mr.. Marvel pointed out the growing
need OF such a road, and be sought to
interest the members Ofthe committee.
Relative to taking automobile owners,
according to tine horse power OF their
machines. he suggests that if person
owns sixty horse power machine that
he pay a yearly tax Of $50. With the
Of such a road and what
8 being done and contemplated as
'egards good roads building in the diff
erent counties, Mr.. Marvel believes
hat in five years Delaware's highways
would be in excellent shape.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Delighted Audience.

The Operatta Genevieve, which was
given at ArmOry Hall on Tuesday
evening by local artists, for the benefit
OF the Milford Public Library, was
largely attended, and those taking part
in the caste succeeded in delightfully."-
entertaining the audience. Each per
son seemed well suited to her part,
and acted with the grace aBd precision
of the professional artist. The play WAS
in three acts each Of which was full
of interest throughout. The effort net
ted about $50.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Milford Building and Loan Association.

An annual meeting Of the stock hold
ers of the Milford Building and Loan
Association was held last Tuesday
evening. The 3Sth annual report was
submitted, showing the association to
be in a very healthy condition, the
loans amounting to S153, ,O5OOO. A new
series OF stock Cthe S7th) was author.
lied to be issued at the March meeting,
and persons desiring to subscribe for
stock for Investment only, 10 said ser.
les, will be allowed to take not exceed
ing five shares each, but persons desir.
ing to borrow money on ther stock can
subscribe for as much as they may re.
quire. This is an excellent means to
build or buy home.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
COursey Mill Farm Sold.

A celebrated Delaware farm changed
hands last week. It is the Thomas B.
Coursey farm including q mill, known
throughout the State as COursey's Mill.
The farm has lately been owned by l..
q. Leonard, and was sold to Edward
Rattray Of New Hampshire for 1000
cash. The new owner will remove to
the farm, which is located between Mil
ford and FELTON,, in the early spring.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Governor Pennewill to Speak.

Governor Simeon 5. Pennewill will
be the chief guest OfhonOr at the annual
Board of Trade banquet in Whining.
ton March llth. The members Of the
committee are very much elated over
the interest the Governor has shown in
the coming event, and have assured
him that he will receive a royal recep-
tion. 1t is not known on what subject
the Governor will speak, but it is be-
lieved he will deliver an important
message to the entire State.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Chi Epsilon Chi.

At the last meeting OF the X. E. X,
held Monday evening, much import.
ant business was transacted. After the
usual interesting programme the MEM
bers were entertained with an Edison
phonograph which played all the latest
popular music. At the next meeting,
March lst, three young men will be
received into full membership. Re.
freshmepts will also be served.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
10 Give Bibl.

Miss McCloskey, Of Lock Haven, Pa.
is expected in Milford soon, to assist
the members OF the Presby terisn
Church to train for the presentation Of
Blbi" This entertainment is highly
commended by the press, and its sue
cess is assured, when under the per-
sOnal direction OF Miss McCloskey
The entertainment will be given about
March 9th.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
State Council American Mechanics.

The State Council OF Delaware, Jr o.
U. A. NJ, held its annual session in
Wilmington on Tuesday and decided
TO meet at Lewes in 1910. William
MorelaRd, State Council secretary, re-
ported the number Of councils as Al.
There was an, increase in membership
during 1908 or So and the total member.
ship is now 4,76l. A handsome flag
was presented to Pennington Council,
for having the largest erceDtage Of in
crease Of membership during the past
year Officers were elected as follows !:
Slate Councillor, w. r. MOwbray,
Lewes State Vice Councillor, W. T.
Moore, Harrington State Council Sec
retary. W. J. Moreland, Wilmington /;
State Council Treasurer, William J.
Downey, Wilmington State Council
Warden, James NJ Vincent, Farming
ton State Council Conductor, Charles
S. Gunby, LAUREL Slate Council Inside
Charles w. Sharp. Wilmisg-
ton State Council Outside Sentinel,
Charles I. Joseph, Angola Representa-.
tive to National Council, James w.
Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
COIored Prisoner Dead.

Fletcher Hollis, cOlored, Of Smyrna,
aged % years, who had completed five
years. term in the New easily County
WorkhOuse, for shooting Constable
James H. Wright ofQlayton in August,
1903, while resisting arrest, died at the
prison last Saturday. He had been i'll
for three weeks with Bright's disease.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Underwent Operation.

Mrs. Lizzie Wyatt, the wife Of Will
liam Wyatt, a farmer, residing near
Georgetown, underwent an operation
at the Methodist Hospital in Philadel-
phis on Saturday. February 9Th. The
surgeon removed from her gall sack l24
stones, ranging in size from q grain Of
wheat to nutmegs Mrs. Wyatt, who is
rapidly recovering from the operation,
is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Crouch of Milton, former residents
Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
House Quaranlined.

The home Of S. Nye Matthews on
Church Street, North Milford, just
above Second Street, was quarantined
on Thursday Of last week, one Of their
children being III with diptheria. At
this time the case seems to be much
better and as no others seems to show
any symptoms Of the malady, it is
likely that the quarantine will be lifted
within the next few days.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Milford Neck Ladies AID.

The members Of the Ladies Aid Of
the Milford Neck Church will meet on
Thursday evening, February 25tb, with
Mrs Annie VOshell, instead of Satur-
day evening, February 9th, as prev.
viously announced. This change is
made so that the members Of the Mil
ford Neck aid may attend the enter.
tainment OF the Ladies Aid Of Mill
wood Church.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Completed Catalogue.

The job department Of the Chronicle
has this week completed q very neat
and attractive real estate catalogue for
G. T. w. Williams. It contains about
25 pages and is strikingly illustrated
and pointedly complied.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
New CoIIector d OysIer Revenues.

Governor Pennewill on Tuesday ap.
pointed J. Burton Wharton to be State
Collector Of Oyster Revenues, subject
to the Senate's confirmation. Mr..
Wharton is a Little Greek farmer and
strong Republican organization man.
The Governor also appointed Allison J.
Henderson Of Bethany Beach wreck
master.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Praise for Brooks.

Governor Pennewill did the right
thing in resppointing John D. Brooks
to be Superintendent OF Schools for
Sussex County. Mr.. Brooks is hustler.
He calls a spade a spade and says what
hethlnks, all Of which is pretty near
to the point and naturally necessary in
some sections Of Sussex County. Del.
mar News.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Wife Soon Follows Husband.

Within one week after the death Of
her husband, Rev. ]. T. Van Burkalow,
Mrs. Van Burkalow succumbed to the
disease that carried of her husband,
pneumonia. She died at her home in
in Dover about 8 o'clock on Thursday
morning Of last week, aged SO years,
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
The N. E. Conference.

The coming conference which answers
the roll call at q. m. on Wednesday
morning, the 18th of March, will be the
fifth NJ. E. Conference sessions held in
Milford. These were all held In March.
The first in 1921, Bishop Rnoch George
presiding the second in l845 the third
in 1877, just after the dedication Of the
building the congregation now WOrships
in the fourth in 1880. thirteen years
later, and the coming cnference will
be the fifth. 1t is recorded Of the con-
ference in 1921 that twenty-three ser
mons were preached from the pulpit Of
the old church on North Street six Oh
Sunday by six different preachers. At
the coming conference besides the Sun.
day sermons there will be three sermons
or lectures delivered on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday at $50 p. N. by
DR.. T. E. Martindale Of Salisbury, Dr.
John II. Wiley Of Brooklyn, and DR..
franklin Hamilton Of the American
University, Washington, d. e.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Pension for RIdox.

. Col. John Wainwright Of Whining
ton, Delaware, has secured a pension
for Eleanor c. Cook OF Lincoln, Della
ware, widow Of Thomas NJ. Cook, who
served in Co. F, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
She is allowed Si2 8 month from Janu-
airy 9TH, 1909.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
viii Read Papers.

At the meeting Of the New Jersey
State Optical. and Optimetrical Society
in Csmnen, N. j., on Wednesday, Feb
ruary oath. papers will be read by
James D. Stroud, Of Wilmington, on
1.-THE Proper Adjustment Of Glasses"
and by Samuel G. Evans, Jr., Of Mil
ford, on "How to advertise an Optical
Business.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Caught First Shad.

Edward Lister, a Milford fisherman,
has the distinction OF having caught
the first shad OF the season. 1t was
captured on Monday, February 18th,
in the MispllllOn River and weighed
about four pounds and purchased by
John NJ. White.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Ready for Conferenee.

The members Of the Avenue M. E.
Church have about completed all ar
rangements for the entertainment Of
the ministers Of the Wilmington M. E.
Conference which will convene in Mil
ford on Wednesday. March nth, and
the occasion is being looked forward to
with much pleasure and interest.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Ingram IS Recovering,

Isaac Ingram, who was thought to
be dying Of mortal wounds inflicted in
a pool room quarrel by Henry Page,
also a negro, aud who refused to give
an antemoFtem statement duplicating
Page, is now recovering under the
tEeatment he is receiving in q cell in
Dover jail.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Married.
WILsON-CLIFTON,

Miss Mayme E. Wilson, Of near Ellen
dale, ano Frank H. Clifton, Of Milton,
were quietly married on Sunday even
ing, February 14th, 1909, at the home
OF the bride's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. {ilson, the ceremony being
performed Rev G. R. McCready.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Largest HOg Yet.

Charles E. Holden, Of Cedar Neck,
butchered last week a Chester white
hog that dressed COL pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
47th Anniversary Of Sunday School.

The 47th anniversary OF the Presby-
terian Sunday school will be held on
Monday evening next beginning at 2
O'Clock. The following program will
be given
Milford chronicle., 1909-02-19
Organ Prelude.
Singing by the School. No. l04,
Prayer.

Singing by the School. No l04
Prayer.
Singing by the School No 100.
Report Of secretary. G DOnnan Holzmueiier.
Primary Exercises by the beginners and sehof-
aTs In Primary and Junior Departments.
1eclIhtlOu-...., ................. Jennie Smith.
hecitatiOn.............. ............ Charles Abbott
Singing by the sunday school Choir.
Exercise, "Washihgton." 10 boys
ecltatlOn-selected... Miss Davidson.
Church Choir.
Kew II. l.. hunsteins
Report OF treasurer, W. e. Messick
Offering.
Awarding OF Prizes by Superintendent GilchFist
Singing by school. No 20
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-07-09
EDeoTEN (KY) NOTES..

The rally at Bethel G. M. E. Church
was decided success last Sunday
They raised $90.SS.
About $50 persons from Clarksville
attended the rally at Bethel last Sun
day
Mrs. H. E. Smith, of 1405 Jackson
street, Nashville, attended the rally
at Edgoten last Sunday and returned
to Nashville Monday morning
Miss Bessie Whitfield, of Clarks-
Vile, is spending a few days at the
home of Mrs. M. A. Dudley at Peach
er's Mill this week.
Mrs. Clarisa Gardener, formerly Of
Hensley Town, Ky, who has been
spending a while with her sister
Mrs. Alexander, on Sixteenth avenue
North, Nashville, Tenn, attended the
rally at Bethel Sunday.
Mr.. Ben Gilmer, of GAINESVILLE
brought a large crowd over to Edge
ten to the rally Sunday.
Mr.. Albert Firse and children were
at Bethel Sunday.
Rev. w. Conway Smith is spending
this week with his family at 140E
Jackson street, Nashville, Tenn.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-07-09
LEWIsRuRG NOTES

Rev. ]. w. Richmond, pastor of the
M. e. Church, of Lewisburg, preached
the Masonic sermon at Galilee M. e
Church and filled the pulpit for Rev
G. w. Hodge on Monday night at Gal
lice. After the sermon he was enter
tanned at the parsonage by the Ep
worth League. A two-course menu
was served
Children's Day was observed at the
c. P. Church in east Lewisburg Sun
day. Also the U. B. F. and S. M. T.
had their installation. Rev. Deshong
was the installing officer.
Rev. R. A. Dowell filled the pulpit
Sunday although feeble
Rev. ]. W. Deshong filled the pulpit
at II o'clock and at night.
Mr. Henry Gee made a flying trir
to Columbia Saturday.
Miss Hattie Ewing, of Columbia, is
visiting our town.
Mrs. A. P. Baron, Mamie Jones and
Susie Mayfield, of Pennington, were
in town Saturday attending the pic
mic.
Rev. R. A. Dowell, Miss Hattie Ew
ing. Mrs A. ]. Reasonover, Mrs. Sal
lie Hurt and Mrs. Judy Wilson are or
the sick list this week.