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Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Annual Meeting D. A. K.

The annual meeting OF the JOhn Pet
iigrew Chapter Of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution was held at the
home of Mrs. James Anderson, on
February 26lh, with the Regent, Miss
Syrena J. Hail, in the chair Money
was voted for the purchase Of flags to
be presented to the Battleship Della
ware Money was also voted for the
placing Of a tablet in Belmont Hall to
the memory Of an unknown sentry
died at his post and whose blood still
stains the floor in that historic build
ing. The following officers were elected
for the coming year: Miss SyTena j.
Hall, Regent Mrs. James f. Ander-
son, Vice Regent; Mrs Howard Brom
ley, Secretary; Mrs Charles G. Pretty
man, Treasurer ; Mrs. George H. Hall,
Registrar. The following alternates
were ele cted to the 18th Continental
Congress at Washington, D. C., this
April; Mrs. George Hall, Mrs. Howard
Bromley, Miss Laura c. Hall. Re.
freshments were daintiIv served by the
hostess, Mrs. James F. Anderson.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
.HARTNETT FOUND GUILTY
OF TRAMP-FEE GRABBING


In the Court Of General Sessions at
Dover, last Saturday afternoon, former
Sheriff William F. HaTtnett, convicted
on a charge OF obtaining money under
false pretences by making Overcharges
for the board Of prisoners at the Jail,
was fined $500 with costs. Deputy At
torney. General w. Watson Harrington
made an earnest appeal to the court for
a sentence that would serve the ends of
justice aud act as a warning and a de
terrent. Former Senator r R Ksnney
made a special appeal that imprison-
ment be not included In the sentence,
on account of the advanced age Of the
defendant, who is 65 years old. After
sentence had been imported Sheriff
Hartnett drew a check for the amount
Of the fine and costs, and left the court
room. Another charge is pending
against him, upon which he may be
tried at the April term Of court.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
New Ruling at Post 0nice.

In order to more quickly distribute
the mails, Post master Davis has found
it necessary to stop handing out any
general delivery mail at the money
order window. The reason for this rul-
ing is that all general delivery mail is
located within few boxes, directly at
the general delivery window. Those
holding boxes can get their mail at
either window. But certainly would
be comforting a favor upon the service
il those holding lock boxes would use
their keys. There are a few who do.
but several who never think Of bring
ing a key with them.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
New Century Club.

The last meeting Of the New Gem
tury Club was held on March lst with
the president iu the chair. That being
history day the following varied and
interesting programme was rendered !:
A paper by Miss Deputy, "The Bril-
liant Reign OF Queen Elizabeth a
stirring poem describing an English
naval battle, read by MIS-. Kinder,
Mrs. James P. Pierce followed with a
reading description Of the equally inn
portant victories Of peace, shown in
the life Of James Watt, famous for his
improvement on the steam engine
Mrs. Causey concluded the day with
talk upon English jurisprudence, "
reading several interesting accounts Of
famous trials and penalties i'm posed by
the notorious JefTleys, Chief Justice IN
1855 afterwafd made Lord Chancellor
by james End. The club was pleased to
receive q letter from Miss COnoway, a
former chairman Of history, who con-
a paper on "Political Govern
ment in England, This paper will be
read before the club on April 5th Busi-
ness aud Social day on March sth.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
COnstabIes and Collectors.

The Kent County Levy Court on
Tuesday elected constables ana collec-
tors. as follows:
Constsbes-Fi district, Dennis A.
GoldsbOrOugh; Second, left open; Third,
John NJ Good Fourth, J ames A. Smith;
Fifth. Charles Benn Sixth, Harry
Clarke; Seventh. William T. Jewell ;
Eighth, left open Ninth, Claude Van
Gesel and Zadoc Sipple; Tenth. j..
Harry Latchum.
Tax Collecters-Fi district, Will
liam Denney Hazel; Second, Nelson
Slaughter; Third, Richard Lloyd /;
Fourth, Willard S. Carson; Fifth, Frank
E. Msloney Sixth, Albert Weleh /;
Seventh, Warner X. Green Eighth,
Franklin r. Roe; Ninth, left open /;
Tenth, J Harry Latchum.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Obituary.
DARBY


Mrs. Eliza J. Darby, widow Of Alex,
ander B Darby, died at her home No.
ITO Pine Street, Wilmington, Della
ware, on Saturday morning, February
9th, 1903, after short illness, aged 81
years. Mrs. Darby was born in Slaugh-
ter Neck, Sussex County, near Milford,
but with her husband, who was also q
native Of Slaughter Neck, had spent
most OF her life in New Castle County,
Mr.. Darby having farmed extensively,
and had charge Of the Cochran and
Corbit farms about MiddletOwn. For
several years she had lived in Whining
ton. Sue was woman Of gentle dis
position and Christian character, and
had large circle Of friends who are
grieved at her death. Her children are
A B Darby, well known farmer near
Cecilton, Nd Harry A., a conductor
on the Delaware Railroad and living
at Clayton Mrs. Eva g. Boyers, living
near Smyrna Mrs Elsie NJ Griffith
aud Clarence A Darby Of Wilmington.
Funeral services were held at her late
home Monday evening, Rev. r. X.
officiating. Her remains
were taken to 0 lessa Tuesday morning
for intermeut after service in the NJ E
Church Of that town.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChrOaieled
During the Week.

Hiram s. Truitt is visiting his parents
Captain Caleb r. Smith visited his
family this week.
Miss EsteIla L. Hol len is visiting
friends In Wilmington.
Mrs. Herschel NJ. Holland has been
suite i'll this week with quinsy.
John H. Nutter, Of Philadelphia. vis-
tied his parents Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. William Rathell and Master
Thomas are visiting friends at Harris
burg, Pa.
Charles Feulk, Of New York, is visit.
ing his mother, Mrs. Walter PardOes
this week.
y Postmaster Davis made a business
trip down the road this week IS far as
Chincotesgue.
Mrs. Henry H. Abbott is quite sick
at her home on North Second Street OF
severe tonsilitis.
Miss Elizabeth G. Stidham left on
Thursday for Philadelphia where she
expects to be gone several days.
Elmer Burton, who has been visiting
Dover friends, is now in Washington,
attending the inauguration exercises.
Mrs. A. w. .Hsfleigh, of Landsdowne
Pa, was in Milford this week on &
business trip a guest at the Windsor
hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles WOOlsy Of VIII
mington, and children are visiting
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E.
Holden.
George s. Avery has returned from
New York City where he had been
visiting his family for the past two
months.
Charles Holden, Jr., has returned
home after a two months visit in
Beach Haven, New Jersey, 'snd Will
mington.
Howard Issacs, who has been visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. H.
Isaacs, has returned to his home in
West Philadelphia.
J.V. X. Wells has been quite i'll at
his home in Slaughter Neck for the
past month Of lagrippe and kidney
trouble but is much improved at this
time.
Mrs. A. A. Walker, wife Of Rev. A.
A. Walker, and little daughter, Of
Wsgnesboro, Va, are visiting her
mother Mrs. Noel, and aunt, Mrs. Nc
Ilvaine
M. E Preole returned to his home
10 Philadelphia last Saturday, after a
pleasant two weeks visit with relatives
and friends at Pennington, HaTring-
ton, Vernon and Milford.
Mrs Thomas Sykes, who has been
the guest Of her brother, William Rat
hell and wife, has returned to her home
in Harrisburg, Pa, accompanied by her
little neice, Miss Margaret Rathell
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
4iST ANNUAL SESSION
METHODIST MINISTERS

Some Of the most noted men in the
denomination will attend the 4lst ses-
sion OF the Wilmington Annual Con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, which will be held in Avenue
Church, Milford, beginning Tuesday
evening, March 18th. Bishop David
Fl. Moore, Of Cincinnati, Ohio, will pre-
side, and among the speakers will be
Rev. Charles L. GOodell Of New York,
who at the last session Of the General
Conference was a prominent candidate
or Bishop, Rev. Robert Forbes Of Phil
&sdelphia, general secretary Of the Board
Of Home Missions and Church Exten-
sion, Rev. ]. B. Hingeley OF Chicago,
secretary Of the General Conference and
general secretary OF the Board OF Con-
ference Claimants, Rev. Franklin Ham
ilton Of Washington, chancellor OF the
American University in that city, Rev.
J. H. Sumwalt of Washington, super
intendent Of the Washington district Of
The Baltimore Conference, Rev. John
n. Wiley, formerly of Milford and now
Of Brooklyn, John G. Floyd Of Chicago
and Judge William Hodges Mann Of
Nottoway, Va. The program follows
Tuesday, March 18th.
7.8sp. m.-Missionarv sermon. Rev. William
l.. White.
wednesday, March 18th.
sSOa. m. Conference session. ,,
2, d. m.-Address "Aggressive Evangelism.'
Rev. Charles L. GOodell.
J 80 p. m.-Anniversary Of the Board OF Rome
Missions and Church Extension; address,
Rev. Robert Forbes.
Thursday, March 18th.
s8Oa. m-Conference session.
80 D. m.-AnniVersary Of the WOman's For
eign Missionary Society; address, Rev.
GerardO ]. Schilltng.
R.8a D. m-Address, "Aggressive Evangelism
Rev John H. Wiley.
1.90 p. m.-Anniversary OF the Board OF Eduea-
tion address, Rev. Hiram ", Kellogg An
adversary of the Conference Leaguei al
dress, Rev j. H. Sumwalt.
Friday, March 49, h.
$50 a. m.-COnieTenee session.
80 p. m,-AnniYeIsary OF the W0man.s Home
Missionary Society Mrs Nm n, NJ Browne HoNs pre-
3 30 D. m.-Address, Aggressive Evangelism,
Rev. Franklin Hamilton.
30 D. m.-OrdinatiOn of deaconesses, Miss
Abrey and Miss Ferguson, by Bishop Moore;
address, Rev. j. B. Hingeley.
Saturday, March 2Oth.
$50 a. m.-COnference session.
N R m.-AuuiVeFsary OF the Board of Freed .
mans Aid address, Rev. p. Maveety.
79e D. m Anniversary OF the conference Tenn
perance lSociety; address, Judge William
Hodges Mann.
Sunday, March 2lst.
Ga m-COnference lovefeast.
1850 a. m.-Sermon, Bishop Moore, and ordi- {
nation of deacOns.
2sOp m.-Ordination of elders.
20 p. m.- anniversary OF the Board OF Foreign +
Missions; address, Rev. Ohm &. Fioyd. 2
Monday, March 22nd.
$50 a. m.-COnference session.
? .30 D. m Anniversary of the Board OF sun /.
day Schools; address, Rev. Edgar Blake.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Milford Grange

Milford Grange held a special meet
ing February 26th at 80 p. M, to mi.
tiate new members. Saturday was
"Children's Day" and a program con
sisting Of reading. music and recita-
tions was given by Ruth Phillips,
Emma Woodsll, Carl aud Walter Sey-
dell Marie Homel, DOrcas Cain, Freddy
Harris, Ella Postles and sister, and a
chorus Of High School girls. On Sat
urday, March 9Th, the subject will be
"Sprays and Spraying" and Prof. Nc
Cue of Delaware Experiment Station
Will talk to the Grange on this subject
AS the professor wishes to return on
the afternoon train the Grange will
meet at one o'clock, promptly.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
SHORT LOCAL BREYITIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

Strawberry vines are said to be in
bloom
The race Is now on between the hen
and the incubator.
Peach trees are budding in several
sections Of Kent and Sussex.
The annual inspection Of Company
B will take place next Friday night.
The w. G. 7. U. will meet with Mrs.
Mary ] Prettymsn, March 9th at 2
p. m.
The quarantine was lifted from the
home OF Nye Matthews Tuesday after
noon.
William Ramsey, who has been buy.
ing all kinds OF fur quite extensively,
on Tuesday sold 44OO rat hides.
George Townsend OF Houston has
signed to play ball with Wilmington,
in the Atlantic League, this season.
Colored Odd Fellows Of Delaware cell
ebrated the anniversary Of the birth Of
Peter Ogden, the founder Of the erder,
in Dover last Monday.
The A. M. E. Conference will be held
this year in Bethel Church, Milford. in
May. Great preparations are being
made to entertain the visitors.
Thomas Fountain, a former resident
OF Milford, who died at Franklin City,
Va, was buried at Barratt's Chapel
Cemetery, Frederick, on Monday, Feb
ruary, 29nd.
Many trees and shrubs bear signs OF
the remarkably warm weather. Buds
on rose and other bushes are swollen
and reddening and tender leaves and
shoots are putting out.
Albert Foulk, the youngest child Of
J. J. FOulk, was taken with scarlet
fever last Saturday, but has it in mild
form. The house is already under quar-
antine, his second daughter, Blanche,
having the same mslsdy.
There will be Box Social at Ovens
Friday evening March 5th.
A fine program has been arranged for
The occasion and pleasant evening is
anticipated. Every body invited to at
tend.
Clerk OF the Peace Jsbez Wiley has
finished the assessment lists for Sussex
County. The Isis comprise the assess
ment of every piece Of property in the
county. Mr. Wiley completed the work I
BY the assistance Of five young ladies.
Senator Drexler's proposed amend
nent to the Constitution providing for
A submission of the license question TO
he qualified voters in each district Of
.he State in 1914 and every eight years
thereafter is tied up IN a House com
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
X E. X Meeting

The boys had a very Interesting meet
ing last Monday night. They secured
eight new members and also changed
their by laws, making the society
non -sectarian. After a short but lively
program refreshments we're served.
The aim Of the club is to provide harm
less and instructive entertainments for
its members. 1t also gives all mem
bers a chance to develop, any literary
or musical talent which they may
Any boys desiring to join this
society can secure full information
from any member, or nom their secre-
tary, Charles Kespert.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
HsisIer-H -Hardesty Wedding.

One of the most attractive weddings
for some time, was sOlemnized on Tues
day evening March 2nd 1909, at seven
o'clock when Miss Edith May Hard.
esty, daughter Of Court SteHographeT
and Mrs Edmund e. Hardesty became
the bride Of Allan Warfield Heisler, of
New York City. The marriage took
place at HarmOunt, the new home of
Mr.. Hardesty near Holly Oak, and the
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
George L. Hsrdesty, Of SeafOrd, cousin
Of the bride.
The. bride is an attractive young
woman and the wedding was largely
attended by friends from Wilmington
and out Of town. AS the bridal party
entered the parlor, the wedding march
was played by the BRIDES cousin, Miss
Priscilla Richardson HaTdesty, Of Pitts
burg. The bridal couple stood beneath
q bell OF pink carnations and pink aza-
Iias aud the effect was attractive The
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Hilda V. Hardesty, as maid Of
honor, and William Lyon, of New York
City, was best man.
The bride was becOmiDgly attired in
directoire gown Of Paris satin, with
trimmings of duchess lace, aud pearls.
She wore a veil caught with orange
blossoms and carried shower bouquet
of bride roses and lilies of the valley.
The maid Of honor wore white silk el-
lienne over pink massaline, with gold
Trimmings aud her bouquet was pink
sweet peas. There were no ushers. The
bride was given in marriage by her
father Following the wedding a re.
ceptlon was given. Mrs. Hardesiy,
mother OF the bride. wore gray silk
with silver trimmings aud Irish point
lace Mr.. and Mrs Heiser left late
Tuesday evening for a tripto Savannah
and st. Augustine. They will live in
New York, where Mr.. Heisler is a civil
engineer and is engaged on the East
River tunnell project. Mr., Heisler is
a Delawaresn, the son Of Mrs. Charles G.
Heisler Of Philadelphia, and a nephew
Of former Governor William T. Watson
Of Milford and we'll known in this town
and throughout the State.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Contracted to Build Factories.

A contract has been entered into be
tween the TOrseh Packing Company
and Wilson NJ. Vineyard by which the
latter is TO build two canning houses
for them in the town Of Milford. The
main building is to he 6Oxl8O feet, two.
story, with iron sides and roof. The
other is to be 6Ox1OO feet, two-story,
with iron sides and roof Both are to
stand on the land the company recently
purchased from George Reed, at the east
side Of South Milford The buildings
must be finished by the middle Of May.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
STATE MAY GO INTO THE
ELECTRIC ROAD BUSINESS

If the State Senators are Of the same
mind as a majority OF the members Of
the House Of Representatives, the State
OF Delaware will probably go into the
electric wailwsy business, the House,
at its session on Tuesday afternoon,
having passed House DILL to encourage
the building Of an electric railway, for
the transportation Of passengers and
freight, from the northern part OF the
State to the southern part.
The Electric Railway Commission
bill, as it lie known, introduced by Rep
resentative Hopkins, at the instance Of
the Changers, provides for commission
OF five members, the Governor to be
president and appoint the other four
within 80 days after the passage Of the
act, with authority, after 10 miles Of
passenger and freight line have been
built down the State, to invest in q 3
per cent bonds Of the company, at the
rate Of 81 900 q mile, the total invest
ment not to exceed 100000. An ap-
preparation Of $500 is made for the ex-
penses Of the commissioners, who are
to serve without pay.
Col. Theodore Townsend, who was
asked to explain the bill, said it was
indorsed by the agricultural element in
the lower part Of the State. He said
the State could lose LOthing, as the in
is to be secured by fret mort
gage bonds.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
J. Harry Latchum Appointed Collector.

The Kent County Levy Court met
last Tuesday and made the appoint
ment for Collectors Of Taxes aud Con.
stables over the county, and there was
a spirited contest for the place in Mil
ford. Harry E. Vineyard and Joseph J.
Handy were on the ground and active
in their efforts to have Mr.. Latchum
turned down, but the powers in con-
troll OF the Levy Court looked upon
the efforts that Mr.. Latchum had made
in turning down the sale Of liquor in
the county, together with his excell-
ent record as law abiding citizen and
a young business man, by far overbal-
aneed the claims Of any opposition,
Mr.. Latchum succeeds one of the very
best tax collectors in Kent County, ID.
Frank Marvel, who for seven years
while filling that Office, took up his
bond each year within six months of
the time the tax duplicate was deliv.
cred to him. We are sure that MT.
Latchum will either equal or excel this
record, as he is we'll qualified for the
work. As a constable, the law aud
order people will find him friendly to
their cause.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Erected New Flag Pole.

The members OF Company B i'm
proved Armory Hall last Friday by the
erection Of a new flag pole. 1t was
quite an undertaking but the boys
completed the job with credit. At
once, as soon as the pole was up it was
donned with q handsome flag which
was presented to Captain Lank some
two or three years age. tits absolutely
q hand made flag and the flag pole was
presented to the boys by J. Wilbur
Hammond.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Conference Examinations.

Rev. v. P. Northup, registrar Of the
Wilmington NJ. E. Conference, has is
sued a program Of conference examine
tions which will be held in the Presby-
terian Church at Milford, beginning
Monday, March 18th, and continuing
until Friday the l9th.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Boz Social.

On Thursday evening, March llth,
an entertainment consisting Of recita.
tions and songs viii be given in the
basement Of the NJ. E Church Of Mil
ford Neck. Lunch boxes, ice-cream
and cake will be on sale. The public
is cordially invited. Proceeds for bene-
fit Of Church should Thursday even.
ing prove stormy the social will be
postponed until the next clear evening.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Boat Libelled

The sloop Kensington was Iibelled on
Tuesday at Frederick by Deputy United
States Marshal Mitchell, on a claim
filed in the United States Court against
Robert ]. Winsman by Thomas Wins
man. The amount claimed is Sl02 %
for materials and supplies and Ssl2.7 70
for cash advance. March 18th was set
as the day for the return of the order.
The parties are Philadelphians.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Resigned his Charge.

We learn that the Rev. Mr.. McKim
has resigned the charge Of the EpiscO-
pal Church In this town, which be has
had since Ash Wednesday, 1894.
Several weeks ago he gave notice Of
his intention, and has since rendered
his resignation OF rectorship, which
takes effect from Ash Wednesday Of
this year, February oath. Mr., McKim
we suppose, will continue to reside IL
Milford
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
New Castle Local Option Act Passed.

A bill to resubmit the question of
local option on the sale Of liquor to the
voters Of rural New Castle County,
which passed the House, was finally
passed in the Senate last Monday by a
vote Of IS to 1, two Senators being alb
sent Under this act the question Of
license or no license will be resubmitted
to the voters of rural New Castle County
at the State election on the first Tues
day in November, 1910 The bill now
goes to the Governor for his signature.
Rural New Castle County is a wet dis
trict, bat lit should go dry there would
be one wet district left in the State, the
city of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Bradley Goes Free.

In the General Sessions Court at
Dover, last Saturday afternoon, John
L. Bradley Of Clayton, member Of the
Republican County Committee, was &C.
quilted by Chief Justice Lore and Judge
Pennewill, by whom he was tried with.
out the Intervention Of a jury, OF the
charge Of offering $50 to Howard W..
Colt, in consideration ofvOting the Re
publican ticket. The defence shattered
the character Of Colt as a witness whose
testimony could not be relied upon by
evidence to the effect that he
had served two terms in jail in Penn
for larceny and forgery. Other
cases of election bribery are pending,
but will not be heard until the April
term Of court.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
To Erect barn and Poultry Houses.

y George S. Avery expects in few
days to begin erecting the supeTetruc-
ture to a commodious barn, the fOunda-
sion Of which was laid some months
ago. He also expects to build several
most modern and up-tO.date poultry
houses and make his farm an ideal
poultry farm. He expects to use incu-
bators for Matching and Leghorns for
eggs.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
! House Broken Into and Robbed.

The home Of John H. Roberts, Jr.,
on what is known as the Wesley Pot
ier farm in Cedar Neck, was broken
into on Saturday afternoon, February
27th. and there was taken from the
house a small rifle, penknife and a
SO. so gold piece. Any persons having
suspicion or any clue as to the offenders,
should at once report the same to some
officer OF the law.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Change Of Date.

The Box Social which was adver
tised 70 be held at Pleasant Hill School
House on March 9Th, has been post
poned until Friday, March 18th.
Don't forget the date. Everybody
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
J. E. Horney Purchased Property.

J. E. Horney, formerly managing
editor Of the Berlin Herald, but now
located at Cambridge, Md, has pur-
chased at Cambridge, the Rea property,
on Locust Street, for $1,000. Mr..
Horney has many friends through
these parts who will be glad to hesr Of
his success.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
Steamer Frederica.

Z The steamer Frederick will leave
Frederick for Philadelphia to be over
hauled on Monday, March Sth, at a.
M. She will return from Philadelphia
the last Of the same week.
Milford chronicle., 1909-03-05
\ Company B Left for Inauguration.

The members Of Company B, in com.
mand OF Captaia William E. Lank,
left on the 800 train on Wednesday
afternoon for Washington, D. G.,
where they took part ia the inaugura-
tion Of President elect William Howard
Taft on Thursday. The respective COM
panies or the State will return home
Friday.