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Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Kent County Jury.

The following petit Jurors have been
drawn for the April term Of the Kent
County courts, which meet April 18Th :
First Representative District, William
3. Megear, Ed dward q. Walls, William
r Smith; Second john Taylor, Samuel
N. LOwbeT, ClaHde H. Pierson Third,
Gilbert Garrison Thomas Attix Samuel
Boyd; Fourth, Willard S. Carson,
Henry L. Boggs, William Virden !;
Fifth, William NJ Hazel, William J.
Benson Alfred G. Massey Sixth, John
g Meredith, George B. Simpson Joseph
B. Fleming Seventh, john W. Caulk.
Levi g. Sterner, Charles r. Proud
Eighth. Luther R Robbins, Joseph B.
Downs, Joseph Frazier; Ninth, William
g. Wright, Charles H. Simmons, Nc.
Ilroy NJ. jackson Tenth, George L.
Counselman, David B. NailOr, David
VlByard.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Kenl County Dsbt pue o psmoerats.

The Republican members Of the Kent
County Levy Court, are telling the
whole truth as to why Kent County is
in debt, and why bonds had to be issued
by them in 1923 The facts when re-
called are well remembered. Previous
to that time the Democratic Legislature
passed an unconstitutional income tax
law and Democratic Levy Court Of
Kent County spent the money derived
from it, so that when the Republican
Levy Court came into power and the
Court de slaIed the whole law
an ordered the taxes
the Republicans had to bor-
row $50, 600 which accounts for the In
creased bonded deDt Of Kent County.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
DELAWARE ODD FELLOWS
CROWD ARM0RY HALL

Monday last was red letter day fol
Crystal Fount Lodge, No 10, 90 F,
when to her shrine came host ofvisit.
ing brethren, to see the initiatory work
Of odd Fellowship, as exemplified by
the Degree staff Of Eden Lodge OF
Wilmington.
Between three hundred and three
hundred and fifty Odd Fellows as
sembled In Armory Hall at O'Clock.
Wilmington Lodge was represented by
about 100 visitors and every lodge Of
Odd Fellows 10 Kent and Sussex
Counties sent delegations.
The Degree Staff OF Eden Dodge is
said to be the most efficient and best
trained degree team in the country,
1t numbers 81 members and brought
with them paraphernslia costumes and
scenery valued at several thousand
dollars. They were ompanied by an
orchestra Of seven pieces which furnish.
ed music throughout the evening. The
team was mRgnifciently arrayed In
gorgeous emblemstic robes, and the
scene was beautiful and impressive in
deed. The team work and the intricate
performed on the large floor Of
the hall. brought from the assembled
brothers rounds Of appreeiative ap-
plaHse
Three candidates from FELTON, lodge |
and two from Crystal Fount were duly
into the mysteries OF the order
At a late hour luncheon was served
md the visitors departed on a special
rain, leaving here about 80 a. m.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Sole Tenor at "a Years.

Col. Charles E. Triedler OF Dover
came to Milford last Saturday and as
sisted in the Easter music at the Avenue
Nj. Z. Church on Sunday, and tner
was a large congregation to greet him
and others who participated in the cele-
bTation, as well as to hear the special
Easter sermon by the pastor, Rev. H.
I. Quigg. There is something remark
able in the singing Of Col Triedler, from
the fact that he is "A years OF age. and
the usual tenor sOlOist is seldom ever
heard Of after he passes the age OF fifty,
and at sixty years nearly all Of them
are unable to sing at all Col. Triedler
was formerly a resident Of Milford and
has assisted in the music Of the Avenue
NJ E. Church for over fifty years.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
WOmsn's Club at Harrington.

A New-Century Club was organized
in Harrington, on Thursday Of last week
at the home Of Mrs. John Sheldrake by
Mrs. George W. Marshall, president Of
the State Federation Of WOmen's Clubs,
assisted by Mrs George w. Emery,
second vice president. Mrs. Brineer
was elected president Mrs. R T. J.
Barker, first vice president: Miss Emma
Downs, second vice president; Miss
Bess Fleming, recording secretary
Mrs. Ben ReifsnYdeT, corresponding
secretary Mrs. William, Smith, treas.
urer Mrs. Nellie Jones, auditor. The
club will hold meetings each Wednes
day at O'Clock p m. The ladies have
entered upon their new duties with en-
ard this new club promises
70 be factor 10 women's work in the
State
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Killed By Failing Tree.

Edward Masien was killed on Thurs
day Of last week by a tree falling on
him while working on the Alexander
farm near Willismsville He with
Others was working in the woods, and
his job was trimming up tree which
had been cut down, while two men
were cutting off another tree close by.
They warned him that the tree was
about to fall, but ne told them to go
ahead and he would get out OF the way,
but be mlscslculated the distance and
was caught by the limbs. and received
injuries from which he died, after be-
ing removed to Pennington that after
noon. 9e was 28 years old.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Dance for Charity Sake.

The society folks ~ Milford held q
very enjoyable dance in Armory Hall
last Tuesday evening, at which many
from a distance were present the pro
ceeds being devoted to the Emergency
Hospital The evening was showery,
which prevented large attendance,
as many had purchased tickets who
we're unable to be present The music
was furnished by the Lewss Orchestra,
aud it won the applause Of the partIci-
pants, and made the people OF Milford
desire to have them appear here again.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Soon to Retire

CharlA r shockley OF this town
who is cook on the U. s. Bsttleship
Connecticut, visited his home this
week, bringing with him many nom.
entoes picked up. in various ports
touched by the recent globe encircling
feet Of the American Navy. On the
completion OF his present term Of en-
listment Charles will have served six.
teen years for UncleS Sam. During this
time he has accumulated a sum sufiic
lent to enable him to retire when his
enlistment lie out and live in ease with
his femliy in Milford
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
NEW TRIAL FOR BARR,
THE SUSSEX POLITICIAN

Council for John Barr, well KnOwn
Republican Of Georgetown, who was
adjudged guilty by Judges SPruance
and BOyce in the Sussex County court
last week OF a charge Of promising
money to Jonathan P Hall to vote the
Republican ticket. sprung a surprise
before the judges in court Wednesday
morning and as a result Barr was
granted a new trial.
The new trial was set for the October
term Of court. and Barr was held in
81 900 bail until that time, which he
furnished Immediately. He was pro
nOunced guilty by the judges on Fri
day last, but sentence was deferred to
give an opportunity for the preparation
Of papers of an appeal to the Supreme
Court.
David Reiuhsrdt, OF Wilmington,
Daniel J Layton and Charles L.
Moore, Of Georgetown council for Barr,
came into Court Wednesday morning
with a melton for an arrest Of judge
ment and a new trial Of the case on
several grounds, the principal one Of
which was that Barr had never been
called upon by the State to be arrain-
ged or to plead to the charges set forth
in the information filed by Attorney
General Gray against him. Another
ground set forth by counsel for Barr
was that venu had not been proved as
to the alleged offense occurring in Sus-
sex county.
There is still pending against Barr
an information charging that he
promised Benjamin B. Morris SIS to
vote the republican ticket in addition
10 the case which Hall is the principal
witness in which the new trial was
granted.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

Court meets at Dover next Monday
"Under the Laurels' will be played
on Thursday, April 22nd at Milton.
Deputy Sheriff Thomas A. Kirby has
moved his family from Milford to Dover
A Stieff Grand Piano will be used at
the recital in Armory Hall on Monday
evening, April 26th.
The Sussex County Bible Society will
hold its annual meeting in Georgetown
on Thursday, April 22nd.
Mrs. sallie Watson has had cen.
crete pavement laid in front Of her resi-
dence en- North Third Street.
The annual military inspection Of
Delaware College will be made by Capt
Penn, U. s. A. on Wednesday, April
2lst.
P G NJ. w, E. F. Melvin, will in
stall the newly elected officers Of Mil
ford Lodge, No. Il, A. o. U. W., this
Friday evening.
The w. G. T. q. will meet with Mrs. !
James Lister on Tuesday evening,
April 18th, at Z o'clock. The text
word will be "Refuge."
The WicOmicO News says that Sails
bury has wholesale houses that do
more than a thousand dollars worth Of
every day in the year, Sundays
excepted.
The following gentlemen were elected
Of Christ Church, Milford,
IN Easter Monday, April 18th, 1909
Dr.. R. Y. Watson, Dr. J t. Pratt,
isaac i Truitt, S. J. Abbott, John c.
Truitt, Joseph G. Sslter and Daniel g
jOllins.
John B. Webb, aged II years, for
more than thirty years a prominent
miller Of Smyrna, died at-his home 10
hat town on Monday morning, April
tn, from heart disease, after lingering
lness. He was born near Milford and
moved in the vicinity Of Smyrna when
young man He leaves widow, two
Dns and two daughters. \
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Bishop Kinsman in Sussex.

Bishop Frederick J. Kinsman of the
Protestant Episcopal diocese Of Della
ware spent Easter in Sussex County.
He preached 10 the church at George
town In the morning, and then came
to Milford in an automobile, where be
services later in the morning.
In the evening he offieiated in the
church at Lewes. Bishop Kinsman
had large congregations at the different
churches. He returned to Wilmington
morning
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Death OfN. Hutehins.

Nathan H Hutchins passed away at
his home in Dover on Monday morning
last aged 65 years. Death was indirectly
the result of blood poisoning, due to an
injury sustained several years ago, the
poison having gone all through Mr..
HHtchtHs' system. He had been III for
about two years Mr.. Hutchins was
enc o.. the best-knOwn railroad men in
the State, and he probably enjoyed the
acquaintance OF as many persons as
any other man in the State. He was
the pioneer detective Of the Delaware
Railroad and for about twenty years
and was in the cOmpanY's service, re.
tiring about two years ago on account
Of illness Before entering the railroad
service he was q constable in Kent
County, where he had lived all his life,
though his duties took him to all points
along the railroad while in the service.
Mr. Hutchins leaves q widow, three
sons and three daughters. Interment
was made in Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Camden, on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
New Century Club.

The regular msnthly business meet
ing Of The New Gentry Club Of Milford
was held on Monday afternoon, Apri
18th, in the club parlOrs. The meeting
was called to order by the president,
Miss SyTena J Hall. at $50 O'Clock.
The minutes Of the last meeting we're
then read by the recording secretary,
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt, and approved
The election OF delegates and alternates
to the State Federation to be held in
Smyrna on May 25th and 26th followed.
The result Of the balloting was as fol-
lows let delegate, Mics SyrenaJ. Hall /;
alternate, Miss Mary Smith. 2nd dele
gate, Mrs. William R Aldred alter.
nate, Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt. 3rd delegate,
Mrs Frank Richards; alternate, Mrs.
Thaw. A dainty repast was
then served by the hospitality com
mittee, Mrs. George H. Hall and Mrs
g Fisher Pierce chaiTmen. Monday,
April 18th, will be devoted to literature,
Mrs Thomas V.Cahall presiding. Much
pleasure is anticipated from the render
ing Of the program which will inclbde
The review Of Mrs Hump phrey Wards
asst work. The Testing Of Dana NAL
ory."
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Recital AZ ArmOry Hail.

An unusually interesting musical will
be the recital to be given at ArmOry
Hall on Monday evening, April 26th,
under the auspices Of the New Century
Club. The artists who will furnish the
program are the best talent that Balti-
more affords. Two Of the artists are
prominent members Of the faculty Of
the Peabody Conservatory Of Music in
Baltimore. The price OF the tickets is
so cents for reserved seats and 25 cents
general admission. Seats may be re-
served at e. d. Abbott's store. No lover
of good music can afford to miss this
splendid musical entertainment. The
Baltimore Sun says in speaking of Mr.
Wirtz, the 'cellist, the following, The
greatest triumph of the evening was
that Of Mr.. Writ. His tone was rich,
pure and under remarkable control ;
added to this is a fine musical temper,
ment and the ability to read faithfully
and clearly"
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
HAS ITS FIRST PATIENTS

The first patient was received into the
Emergency Hospital, in the Masonic
Temple Building 10 Milford, on Mon
day afternoon, when Robert Hudson,
Jr., a scholar at Benefits Gate School.
Milford, Neck, was brought here with
a hand nearly torn of, the result Of the
explosion Of a dynamite cap Hudson,
who resides with J Thomas Bennett,
while at school was given a dynamite
cap by a lad who resides OF the Greco
farm, where the men are at present en-.
gagged in blowing out stumps, aud he
not being aware OF the danger Of the
explosive, began playing with it which
soon caused it to go of, injuring his
right hand so badly that the amputa-
tion Of the fret two fingers and the
thumb were necessary and as well sur
gical aid to the palm of the hand which
was severely torn.
As soon IS the patient was received
into the hospital and placed on a cot
Drs George w. and William Marshall,
Jr., were at once summoned and ad
ministered the necessary surgical aid,
while Miss Nina Hall, a trained nurse
OF this place, assisted 1t was hut a
short time after the arriving Of the pa |
tient before the surgical aid had been |
rendered and the lad placed as comfOr-
tably as snyone could be under such
conditions.
Julius Breme, a musician, Of near
Laws Church, while attempting to lead
a horse by an automobile Tuesday
monning on North Front Street, Milford,
met with rather a painful accident
when the horse became so much fright.
eAed that it threw Mr.. Breme against
q pole giving him a severe blow in the
stomach, He was at once taken to the
Emergency Hospital and medical aid
rendered by DR.. William Marshall, Jr.
1t was found that there was no serious
injuries but the patient for
time suffered considerable pain.
1ne idea for an Emergency Hospital
for Milford, while opposed by some
members Of the Legislature q. the 3
Dill in its favor defeated. is a g Od one 8
and now even in its Present condition
md its equipment, will doubtless be of
lntOld value to many OF this commu
lity and the adjacent country. 1t Is
charity that should strike 8 responsive
.hOrd in the public heart and its efforts n
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Cleared $40 90

By the presentation OF the entertain.
ment, by the cOlOred people OF Milford,
in Armory Hall. Friday evening, April
9th over $40 was cleared and added
to the building fund OF the Milford
Hospital, The singing Of Sullivan
Pitts, Of the State College was the feat
ure NJ the evening though all the par.
Elephants deserve much credit for the
manner in which they acquitted them
elves. Taken altogether the show was
equal to the glowing accounts OF It
distributed as advertisements before
hand To Prof g. Jones, a gradu-
ate Of the State College, q man Of ac-
com plishment, is due the success ofthe
affair.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Church News

Presbyterian Church.-The pastor
Will preach On"The Influence OF Hope"
The Easter music will be repeated.
Sabbath School lesson, ''The Conversion
OF Ssul". Evening meeting at Z p. m.
Subject, The Day Of Days"
Christ Church.-The Rev Turner
will hold service on Wednesday, April
2lst, at l.SO p. m. Early service and
celebration on Thursday at a M,
April 22nd. Sunday School, April
18th. 1.45 p m. Guild, Wednesday.
April 18th. will meet with Mrs. W. T.
Watson.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
To Be Resident Physician.

s. NJ. D. Marshall, OF the University
Of Pennsylvania, who is on a visit TO
his parents, Dr. and Mrs g. w. Mar
shall. received word this week Of his
appointment as resident physician Of
the Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia,
for a term Of one year. Mr.. Marshall
won the position through competitive
examinations. He graduates as an NJ.
D. in June and assumes his new duties
September lst.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Fruit Trees in Full Bloom.

The peach pear and plum trees have
been in full bloom for a week past, aHd
the light frOsts OF the recent cold spell
has blasted some OF the buds, but the
strawberry and cherry crop is unsffect-
ed. There are so few peach rees in
this part Of Delaware now that there
is little anxiety over the success or
failure of the peach crop. The tomato
or potato crop is OF greater interest to
the people.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Birthday Dinner.

William J. Morgan celebrated his
6sth birthday on Sunday, April llth,
at his home on South Walnut Street,
Milford, by giving a large dinner to 3
number Of his friends in honor Of the
occasion. Among those present to enjoy
the pleasant affair were Mr.. and Mrs
Morgan, Mrs. Bessie Morris and dsugh-
ter Elizabeth w H H. White, George
E. Roach and George sammons.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Health Report

During the first quarter Of the year
there we're reported to the State Board
OF Health births, IA deaths and 5
marriages. cases Of scarletina, 2 Of
ty phoid, Of tuberculosis, and Of
diptheria. All the cases Of infectious
disease. excluding those Of Tuberculosis,
recovered except one Of diptheria 8
deaths were due to tuberculosis.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Sac PriaIine Conlraets Given.

The governor aud Buard OF State
Supplies have awarded the following
important printing contracts: For
printing the Laws Of Delaware, TheO-
dore Townsend, Milford. For printing
the Senate Journal, the Delswarean
Company, Dover. For printing the
House Journal, the Smyrna Times,
Smyr,a.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
Married.
PRkrrYMAN-YocrM

James E. Prsttyman, formerly OF
Milford and son Of the late Or and
Mrs. John s. Prettyman, and Miss
Naomi Yoeum, daughter OF the late
Peter q. Yocum, were united in mar
riage on Wednesday, March 31st, by
the Rev. Carl E. Grammer, rector Of
St. Stephens Protestant Episcopal
Church, Philadelphia, The newly
married couple will make their home
at 6sl9 Woodland Avenue, Philadel.
pbia.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social News ChFoniele6 {
During the Week.

During the Week
Arthur Rowe, Of Philadelphia, visited
Milford this week
ElwOod Johnson, Of Philadelphia,
visited Milford this week.
INOhn W. Latchum. Of New York,
visited his father, james H. Latchum.
Mrs. Garter jenkins, OF WARSAW, Va,
is tine guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. James 0.
4 Cham berlain.
Mr. aud Mrs. F. c. MahOn Of Glen
COye, L. l., are the guests Of Mr.. aud
Mrs. e. A. ROux.
Mrs. Mary Smell, who has been Oh an
extended visit in York State, returned
home on Wednesday.
MRS. J. Green Workman and child.
rem, OF near Harrington, are visiting
her sister, Miss Emma Mears.
Up. F. Causey, Jr., of Salem, N. j.,
is spending Easter week with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs P. F. Causey.
.z-Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Hackenberg, of
Philadelphia, spent Easter with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A E. Archer.
Jehu Davis is very i'll at his home on
North Walnut street, and his condition
causes his relatives great uneasiness.
Charles Lord, Jr., of Camden, Della.
ware, spent Sunday in Milford as the
guest of his aunt, Mrs. A. L. Hynson.
William H. Noel and son Of Phila-
delphia, have been visiting their
mother, and friends in town this week.
! Frank w. Davis, OF Bethlehem, Pa,
has been the guests Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Mark L. Davis, during the
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Bruner and son,
II 'fPhiladelphis, spent Easter with their
)rOther and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Will. 9
am E. Messick.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Archer left :
ast Monday for Newark, N. j., where a
hey attended the funeral Of his sister. .
drs. g. V. Patterson. a
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Marshall and
heir young son Of Dover we're guests =
his parents, DR.. aud Mrs. G. w.
1arshall, this week. C
Mrs. Fred Davis, OF Redden, and Nh 81
nd Mrs. Robert J. McColley, were the n
uests Of Mr.. and Mrs. William G. "
alley, on Sunday last. a
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthnr Hudson. OF E
spent Sunday as the T
lest Of his parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. al
-enTy Hudson, near town. Il
Mrs. l.. B. Graves, Mrs. Edward At
Ins. Mrs. Savage and Miss Letha :.
'seph attended the w. e.. T. U. Con = :,
,nIion at Seaford on Thursday Of this = =
eek.
Miss Amelia Anna Johnson, Of near NJ
ilfOrd, and Warren Thomas Moore,
Harrington, were married in VIII
ingtOn on March 9th. They will
side in Harrington.
A bright baby girl was born on Mon. vi
y. April 18th, to Mr.. and Mrs. James in
. O'Brien, at the home OF her parents nv
.pt. and Mrs. William Murphy, who ca
? very proud Of the distinction Of to
andpa and grandma. ma
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-16
To Philadelphia and Return By Auto.

\HOwsrd Bromley aud family of this
town took trip to Philadelphia by auto
Monday, returning Wednesday. Mr..
Bromley reports that the roads are be-
ing worked in many sections but the
travelling should be good in about a
weeks time 1t took five hours to run
to Philadelphia via the State road.
Returning same way in the rain it took
4 hours and thirty minutes, the roads
being very heavy from the spring
working and the rain catching them in
their condition. From Milford to
Philadelphia via Frederica is "a miles.
Same tripv Harm gtOn islO5 miles.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20
OF Interest To Teachers.

If You are going to attend State
Normal this summer, why not at
tend the one to be held at Brook
haven't
This Normal opens Tune the Sth,
continuing four weeks, and promis-
ises to be one of the most successful
Normals we have ever had. Every
thing is being done to make the
time spent here both pleasant and
profitable.
State Supt. J. N. Powers has
promised to give us some of the
best lectures in the South, in ad-
dition to those we already have.
We have one of the strongest facul-
ties in the State.
The dormitories of Whitworth
College have been repainted rem
ovated throughout for the recep-
ton of the teachers. All of the
latest and most modern improve
ments have been installed and
rooms are very pleasant and COM
Portable. Many pleasant swings
will be placed under the trees where
the teachers can spend their time
either in study or recreatious.
Applications for rooms are COM
ing in every day. In fact everything
has been done to make the time
pleasant and profitable, so that
everyone will go back home and say
that they were glad that they at
tended the Brookhaven Normal.
Remember that Whitworth Col
lege is only one block from the Uni
on Station and the business portion
of the town. We have fine line
of automobiles that will convey
anyone to any part of the city for
S cents.
For further information address,
T. P. Scott, Director,
Brookhaven, Miss.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1909-05-20

The farmer who has arrived at
say the age of 40 and goes to town
to get some merchant to run him
ought to be run out of town. II
he bought his farm on a credit
when he married and began the
battle of life, he certainly ought to
be out of debt by the time he is
forty years old. Of course, there
are exceptions to all rules. but the
farmers of this State have no ex-
cuse to offer for continually buying
ON a credit. Let us live at home
and practice the most rigid econo-
my and we will soon be out of debt
and have money in the bank.