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Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
More Telephones Put In.

There is a rapid growth OF telephones
In all parts OF rural Delaware, and al
most every week new rural lines are
organized. A meeting was held last
Wednesday evening at Hollyville,
Sussex County, by those interested in
the proposed organization OF the an.
dian River Telephone Co.." and an
organization effected. The temporary
officers were Jesse + Joseph, president;
Joseph A. Hunter, secretary; Harry
Prettyman and H J. Anderson, treas
urer and agent. The company expects
in a very short time to commence work
on the line, and will build into Harbe-
son, where switching station is being
provided for trapping the Diamond
State Telephone line at that point. A
OF the latter company
has its representative, Mr.. Stewart,
there, and he has contracted with the
new company to furnish unlimited SER
vice with the Georgetown exchange for
q nominal rate This gives to the new
line access to all parts OF the State and
county at will. The equipment Of the
new line will be furnished by the West
ern Electric Company. 1t is a fact
that is noticeable that when people
once have a telephone in their homes,
especially in tie country, they very
rarely ever permit them to be taken
out it is their convenience to be in
touch with their neighbOrs and the out
side work world. Several other com.
panies are in process OF organization in
middle and lower Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
TWO CHILDREN KILLED
BY FAST EXPRESS TRAIN

At Wyoming, Delaware, on Tuesday
morning last, shocking accident hap
pened by which two school children
had their lives ground out under the
wheels Of freight train. They were
on their way to school after gathering
violets to give their teacher, when four
een-yesr-old William Faucet and
twelve-year old Nellie Marker was
struck by a nOrth-bOund Delaware
Railroad express just below Wyoming
and instantly killed The Markergtrl
had one arm and one leg completely
severed from the body, while the boy
had his skull crushed. Hurrying across
the track to escape an approaching
freight train the children stopped in
front Of the express coming from the
opposite direction. The children were
directly in the path OF the train, which
could not be stopped in time to save
them.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
MARSHALL URGED FOR
REVENUE C0LLECT0RSHIP

DR., George w. Marshall OF Milford,
former Insurance Commissioner of
Delaware is being urged by prominent
Republicans OF the State for appoint.
ment as collector OF internal revenue
for the district com prisiDg Delaware,
part Of Maryland and District Of Col
umbia. 1t is said that Dr. Marshall
has the endorsement OF the Republican
leaders of this State, and that his name
has been presented to President Taft.
The Maryland Republican delegation
at Washington is making a fight to re
tain the office, which is held by Phillip
Lee GOldsbOrOugh, Of Cambridge. The
collector has the appointing Of many
deputies throughout the district. Four
years ago DR.. Caleb R. Layton was
urged for the place but Mr.. GoldsbOr-
Ough was appointed over him.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Bronze Cannon for Dover Green.

Governor Pennewill received letter
from United States Senator Henry
A. du POnt inclosIng a copy Of an
act Of Congress granting certain OBJ
sOlete ordnance for ornamental pur.
poses. The act authorizes and directs
Secretary Of War to donate to the State
Of Delaware a condemned bronze field
piece, with its carriage, and with a
suitable outfit Of cannon balls, which
may be available and may not be
needed in the service, the same to be
placed on the green facing the State
Capitol at Dover. Senator du Pont
asked that the governor, in the event
Of no State funds being available, pay
the costs OF transportation, for which
he will reimburse the governor. AS
there is bronze cannon, a trophy Of
the war with Spain, on one side OF the
Public Square facing the State House,
it is probable that this new piece will
be placed on the west side.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
state sunday School Officers.

About 300 schools we're represented at
the convention OF the Delaware State
Sunday School Association which was
held in Asbury NJ E. Church, Smyrna,
on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9th
and 2Sth. The delegates declare it to
have been the best convention ever held .
The following officers were re elected =,
with the exception Of Miss Maggie S
Wilson, the general secretary, who, after
ably filling that Office for six years, de-
cllned further service. The following
officers were chosen:
President, Robert G Houston, George
town vice presidents, for New Castle
County, Prof H. S. Goldey, Whining
ton Kent County, George NJ Jones,
Dover Sussex County, J. B. Gilchrist,
Milford recording secretary, I. Elmer
Perry, Wilmington treasurer. George
J. Chandler, Centreville, chairman Of
executive committee, e. H. Csntwell,
Wilmington general secretary, Mrs.
Mary L. Hopkins, SeafOrd financial
secretary, Rev. J. Edgar Franklin,
Wilmington superintendents Of de
partment work, Teacher Training
Work Mrs. Kate E Cooke, SeafOrd /;
Home Department Work, Mrs. Lottie
T. BrocksOn, Townsend Elementary
Work, Miss Clara Mendinhall, Will
mfngton Temperance WOrE, Freder-
lex r. Bringhurst, Wilmington Mis-
sionsry Work, Miss Mary E Holland,
Milford ; Adult Glass Work, 1. Elmer
Perry Wilmington. Executive Com
Castle County, S H.
Baynard, Wilmington George J.
Chandler, Centreville; D. B Maloney,
Tnwnsend Kent County, John
Dover j. B. Gilchrist, Milford;
George Massey Jones, Dover. Sussex
County, B. F. B WOodall, Milford
5 H. Messick, Bridgeville Thomas P. /
Scott, Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Church News.

Mass will be celebrated by Rev. T. F
WaldrOn on Sunday, May 9th, at TO-.
30 a. M, in the New Century Clut
building. The public is cordially in
vited.
Christ Church. May 9th
Morning service at 1880, evening ser
vice at z 80, the Rev. Mr.. Laird Ofiiciat-
ing. Sunday School at 80 p. m.
Guild meets with Mrs. Charles Watson
next Wednesday at 2 30 p. m.
Presbyterian Church.-The sacra.
ment of the Lords Supper will be cele
brsted. Sabbath School at o'clock
Lesson, "Paul's First Missionary jour
ney." Society OF Christian EndesvOr
at O'Clock. Topic: "The House OF
the Interpreter"
Avenue NJ. E. Church. Meeting for
Men only 9 Boa. N led by Bro. L B
Graves. Subject. The Joy OF Prayer"
Divine Worship 1890 a. m. Sermon
subject, Spiritual Religion the Cure
for SpiTituOus Liquor" Divine Wor.
ship, 7.3O p. m, sermon subject,
"Christ's Demand to be Loved" Ep-
worth League Prayer Meeting at 8 80.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social News CkFssieleG
During the Week.


Captain J A. Hall spent a few day
with his family this week.
DR.. Edith Phelps visited New York
last week, returning home on Friday.
Mrs. A. F. Tuthill is visiting her son
Charles H. TuthilI, and family, in
Washington, D. c.
Miss Edith Clendaniel went to New
York City yesterday where she will
spend a month with her cousin.
Miss Leila Tatman, OF Wichats, Kan
sas, returned home this week, having
spent about year on a visit at her
uncle's, e NJ. Tatman, and with her
other Delaware friends.
The engagement is announced Of Miss
Nettie Alline Calhoun, youngest daugh-
ter Of the late Judge William LOwndes
Calhoun, Of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mr..
Caleb Orion Smith, OF Milford, Della.
ware, the wedding to be a qHiet home
affair the middle OF June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Raymore,
who arrived from Orlando, Florida, on
Saturday, where they spend their win
ters are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
P. Carmean. They will visit Newark,
n. j., and New Rochelle, N. Y, before
returning to their home near Farming
ton, Connecticut.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Died Suddenly in Church.

Just prior to the close Of services in
the NJ. P. Church at Dover, last Sun.
day evening, Mrs. Sarah Cole, who
had attended the morning service and
had Teen unusually active throughout
the day, suddenly threw up her hands
and fell back in her seat dead. A fret
it was thought by her daughter. Mrs.
Clendaniel. that she had only tainted,
Nut when she did not respond to treat
ment at hard, it dswned npOn them
thatsbe had passed away. A physician
was sent for, but she had been dead
some 10 minutes before he arrived.
Pastor Phillips abruptly ended his ser
mon and aided in giving attention to
the stricken woman, but to no avail.
She was tenderly laid down on the pew
in which she was sitting, until the ar
rival Of the undertaken, who conveyed
the body to the home OF her daughter,
Mrs George g. Clendsniel. Mrs. Cole
was So years Of age.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
SHORT LOCAL BREVlTIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

The Dover ChHrch trouble is losing
public interest.
The Sand Hill Camp Meeting in
Sussex County will commence July
3Oth.
Winter Moore is improving his resi-
dence with a coat Of paint. B. P.
Burn is doing the work.
Mary Collins, cOlOIed, daughter Of
Emaline Davis, died on Wednesday OF
tuberculosis aged % years.
The annual picnic will be held at
Laws School on Saturday, Mag 5th
The public is invited to attend.
Witt Brothers, masOns Of this town,
have been awarded the contract to
plaster the barracks at Fort du POnt.
SesfOrd is having trouble over an old
graveyard, and a half dozen Of its
prominent citizens are under bail for
appearance at Court.
The Governor failed to sign the game
law passed by the Legislaiure-sO that
it failed to become q law in fact, and
the cid game lave are in full force and
effect.
The Virginia Lightning Rod Co.,
V. Rhea, proprietor, is still stopping at
the Central Hotel. Since it began
work in and around Milford it has
placed rods on more than 100 buildings.
John Wesley Hayes, cOlOred, formerly
OF Milford, who has Of late become
practically an invalid after q life Of
great vigOr, while attending services at
Bethel A NJ. f Church in Dover some
days ago prOfessed a change of heart
and will join WhatcOst NJ f. Church
in that town. Hayes has a strange sick
ness which has reduced him to a help
less condition, but he is able to keep on
his feet
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
SCHOONER GEORGE MAY
FOUND WATERLOGGED

During the storms which swept the
Atlantic coast last week, the schooner
George May was only saved from gO-
ing to the bottom by reason Of her deck
load Of lumber. She was of the Vir-
ginia coast W len the storm struck her,
and during the worst Of it her deck
beams opened and she soon became
wsterlogged. With her load OF 5OO,-
600 feet of lumber che was tOwed into
Hampton Roads by q British steamer.
The crew and Captain Davis lost all
their effects excepting the clothing
they were saved in. This schooner was
built in Milford at the yards Of Will
liam g. Abbott in 1900 She Will be re-
paired, but the salvage will be heavy.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Mothers Day. Nay 9Th.

Honor to mothers by the whole world
by wearing just a white carnation. 1t
seems just a little thing by wearing one,
or any other wEite flower on May 9th
you honor your own mother and
mothers the world over. Mothers day
started some years ago by Miss Anna
Jarvis Of PHILADELPHIA the movement
which struck a sympathetic cord in
every heart, has with a Tremendous
sweep encircled the globe. As Memoir
ial day for our soldiers falls in May 1t
seemed a fitting month in which to
pay homage to those more than soldiers
who gave father. husband and brother
all to to their country, and alone bore
the burden Of max ing home, keeping
the family ties unkreken. We desire
all to remember the day by wearing
a white flower and attending church
in honor Of mother. By W. G. T U.
MRS VINYARD.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Defamation contest.

On Wednesday evening, May 18th,
at 8 o'clock, in the High School room,
will be held the inter class defamation
contest, which last year was won by
the class Of 1909. AS a result Of the
preliminary contest, which was open to
all High School students, the following
contestants were chosen for the final:
Glass Of y, Jessie Pleasanton, Mary Hammond.
Glass Of william Feulk, William Viereck
Glass Of 10. Carrie Hammond Lille Truitt
Glass OF 'O9, Anna Harrington, Mildred Truitt.
To the winning class will be awarded
for the year the silver loving cup, upon
which will be engraved the names OF
the successful contestants and their
class numerals. The full program will
be published next week.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
The Milford Shakespeare Club.

Meeting Friday, May 9TH, at Robert
P. Davis to discuss King John. Under
the following questions: What Relig-
iOus learnings Of English society are
illustrated by this Play 2 The special
qualities Of the Plantagents did these
characteristics belong to the age? g. Is
Shakespeare's King John historically a
veraciOus character? What historical
novelist nearly approaches Shakespeare
in the verscities Of his characters. 4.
Was Shakespeare a Protestant? 5.
What caused the later weakness in
Johns career s What two passages
are the best writing in the play?
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Largest Hot Beds in United States.

At FELTON,, Delaware, exists the
largest sprout prOpagsting plant
along the Atlantic coast. We state
this upon the authority OF H. Austin
Of the firm Of the H. Austin Company,
whose plant practically heats-by arti-
fetal means a small sand hill which is
used to propagate sweet potato plants.
There is a bank Of twenty furnaces,
which warm hot beds containing about
1000 baskets OF seed sweet potatoes.
The sprouts are sold to growers as far
south as Virginia and in Maryland
and New Jersey. Mr.. Austin has de-
vised a special furnace for his beds
that he is operating successfully.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Conference in Milford.

The 93rd session Of the Philadelphia
Conference OF A NJ E. Church will
convene in Bethel Church, Milford, on
Wednesday May 18Th, at 10 a. m., by
Bishop Gaines, when the organization
will be made and the address from the
Bishop ! heard. In the evening ad-
dresses will be made by pFOmiBent
people. On Sunday, morning, after
noon and evening, May 18th, the ser
vices will be held in Armory Hall to
accommodate the great crowd that
will be present.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Graues Social.

farmers Grange, No 40, met at the
resideRce Of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Will
ans near Frederick, Saturday, May
at and enjoyed the pleasure Of having
and meeting visiting committees from
Milford, Trophy and Fruitland Oranges
Unfortunately the afternoon turned out
sther stormy, and kept some from be-
az present which marred their pleas
re somewhat. At the close ice cream
cd cake were served by the ladies Of
ae Grange.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
New School Laws.

By the recent Legislature, a law was
passed making the property Of all cor
porations within a school district liable
to taxation for school purposes. This
applies to railroad trsckage and build
ings, telegraph and telephone lines,
etc. 1t should largely increase the
taxable property in many districts un-
less our absurd and iniquitous method
Of taxing for school purposes on rental
values inteIfeTes Another law was
passed giving the County School Com
mission the right to include within a
school district any real estate not with
in the limits Of any district. There is
much such property in Sussex snd
Kent Counties. Commissioners OF dis
tricts adjacent to such lands should
notify the County School Commission
at once, so that all such property may
be placed and included within the
next regular assessment.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Church Social.

The Mite Society Of the Presbyter
ian Church will give a social on Tues
day evening May 18th, in the sunday
School room. This social will be given
by the RS, V's, T's and W's, and the
ladies in charge have taken great inter.
est 10 arranging an unusually attrac.
tive program. Ice cream and cake will
be served at close Of the prOgram. II
is requested that this social will be well
attended, and all friends Of the church
are most cordially invited to enjoy this
pleasant evenings entertainment.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Headless Body Un Track.

The body of an unknown cOlOred
man was picked up by the crew OF the
04 nortbbOund passenger train, last
Monday morning, just around the
curve south OF Dover station. The
mans head was completely severed
from his body, as was also one Of his
arms. He was y ing on the southbOund
track. The remains we're carried and
placed in care Of q local undertaken
and Coroner Willis notified. His head
was on one side Of the track and his
body on the other. A pool Of blood
was in the middle Of the track.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Appointments BY Governor.

Governor Pennewill issued the follow.
ing commissions: DR.. John J Black
Of New Castle County, DR.. James H.
Wilson Of Kent and Henry White
Baker Of Sussex, as trustees Of the Della
ware Slate Hospital for the Insane at
Farnhurst, all reappointed. Members
Of the State Board Of Examiners OF
Graduated Nurses as authorized in the
bill passed by the Legislature at its
recent session, requiring registered
nurses desiring to practice their pro.
fessiOn in this State after June Ist,
1911, to pass an examination Misses
Eva Hayes, Anna M. Hook, S. s..
Young, DR.. Harold Springer and DR..
Irvine NJ Finn, all Of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Decision Reserved.

Argument in the case OF the trustees
Of Wesley Church, Dover, which began
Saturday morning before Chance
Nicholson, was not concluded until
late Saturday afternoon, both sides
going fully into the case, as to the
validity Of the two deeds made last
July and the closing Of the church to
the conference appointee, Rev. E. L.
Hoffecker. Chancellor Nicholson re-
served decision.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
tuberculosis Commission

Governor Pennewill has appointed
the following persons IS members Of
the State Tuberculosis Commission
which is to arrange for the establishing
Of dispensaries in the three cOuBties.
New Castle County-JOhn Bancroft,
Or. Peter w. TOmlinsOn, Miss Emily
BIssell Kent-Henry Rtdgely, Jr.,
Dr. B. l.. Lewis, Mrs George w. Mar
shall. Sussex-Dr. W. F. Haines,
Robert g. Houston and Mrs. Lewes
w. Mustard.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
THE KENT COUNTY LEVY
COURT BORR0WS MONEY

At the monthly meeting OF the Kent
County Levy Court on Tuesday, the
committee appointed to purchase one
acre Of land from Elish Wright, near
Hartley. reported the purchase at $500.
A resolution was adopted, iDstTuctiug
County Treasurer J, 4. BueksOn to ar
range with the Farmers Bank to sup
ply any shortage that may occur by the
payment Of the orders drawn yester-
day, which amounted to several hun
dred dollars
The tax rate for the year 1909 was
fixed the same as last year, 10 cents on
the 500 for the Overseers and 40 cents
for county purposes, together with 5
cents for permanent road improve
ments, making q total rate OF 80 cents
on the 500.
A Woodland Beach delegation asked
for Improvements on the road between
Smyrna and Woodland Beach. AS the
present road is almost i'm pa sable, Ow-
ing to the high tides, the court inclined
to abandon the old road, and appointed
q committee, consisting Of Messrs.
Truax, Sherwood and Carmean, to
view a new road at Woodland Beach
Commissioner Csrmean Of the Tenth
district was authorized to purchase 100
cubic yards Of stone for Frederick cause
way, the cost to be $lOO to the county.
A committee consisting OF Messrs.
Hutchins, DonOhO and GOOden was ap
pointed to inspect the bridges at Cab
Oon's branch in West Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Orchestra Secures Instructor.

The Chi Epsilon Chi Orchestra has
secured John Best Robinson Of Lewes,
Delaware, as their regular Instructor.
Or. Robinson is recognized as being
one Of the most competent instructors
in the State and success is assured, in
the future, for the Orchestra. They
will give a public recital in the near
future.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Honor to Whom Honor is Due. "

An Article that appeared in the Mil.
ford Chronicle Of last week entitled
"a Local Industry" was written by
Miss Blaneh BlocksOm, a pupil in the
tenth grade Of the Milford School.
Miss BIOcksOm, Edith Simpson and
Elizabeth Aldred made a visit to the
Milford Steam Laundry, the result be
ing three excellent com positions on an
important home industry, The Mil
ford Steam Laundry"
THos d. PIERCE, Prop.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
rendered RESIGNATION.

Esquire Charles g. Fisher, who was
elected Alderman for the town Of Mil
ford at its last election in January, has
rendered his resignation to the Town
Council and to take effect at once. 1t
will be in order for the Council to ap-
point someone to fill the vacancy, and
1t will probably be considered ct their
regular town meeting next Monday
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
A New Residence.

Armour Bros. OF Houston are erecting
two story brick dwelling for George
s. Davis on the lot adjoining the Wheel
wright shop formerly occupied Oy
William @. Powders on North Front
Street. The hOnse is already about
one-hslf up and When completed it
be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Alien
VinyaTd.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Public Sales.

w. I. Mauck, at Lincoln City, will
sell his personal property on Wednes.
day, May 18th. For particulars see ad-
vertlsement in this paper and posters.
On Saturday May 9Th, an auction
sale Of personal property will be held
at the residence Of Joseph Handy, on
Fruit Avenue, North Milford. For
particulars see advertisement in this
paper and posters.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Married.
IsAAcs-WILsoN.

Miss Delema A. Wilson, daughter oi
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilson, Of Mil
ford, aud Mr.. Edgar F Isaacs, OF Lin
coin City, were quietly married on
Sunday evening, May End, 1909 at the
residence OF the brides parents on
South Front Street, by the Rev. H. T
Quigg, pastor Of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaacs will re.
side near Lincoln.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Modern Store Building.

One OF the most cOmmOdious and
modern store buildings in the State will
soon be erected by J Frank Porter OF
Greenwood 1t will have an all iron
and glass front and otherwise brick
throughout The store will present a
handsome appearance The plans were
furnished by Charles G Fisher, archi-
teet, Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
To the Public.

The party or parties who were solici-
ag aid for a picnic for Farmers
range. No. 40, Warren s school house.
ere doing so fraudulently and with.
It authority. We are very sorry to
apprised Of the fact.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Left 70 join Clrcus.

The colored band Of Milford with
eight or ten pieces left on Thursday
afternoon OF last week for Jersey City
to join the Frank A. Robbins Circus.
For several years this band has been
playing in the Robbins side shows
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Picnic at wildwood.

The annual school picnic was held at
Millwood School last Saturday after
noon and 1t was quite an enjoyable af-
fair. 1t had been planned to be a grove
picnic but the incIement weather
caused them to adjourn to the school
where cream and cake were seryed and
q general good time was had.
Milford chronicle., 1909-05-07
Bas. Bail

The Milford High School club played
it's first game on Monday afternoon last.
Their opponent was the Milford Regu-
lars, snd the school boys are much
elated over their success. they winning
the game by score Oft tO2