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Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
MILFORD new CENTURY CLUB.

Regular meeting OF the Milford New
Century Club WAS held Monday, Feb
ruary 2lst, with the president, Mrs.
john w. WeIch, in the chair Day
was devoted to WashingtOn's memory.
Mrs. Edgar Mahan's paper on Wash.
inRton's life was portrayed in sdmira-
BILE style, likewise his devoted wife,
Martha. Club sang The Star SpRngled
Banner Mrs. ALLAH Jones served tea
in true Martha Washington style The
young ladies who assisted Mrs. Jones
were chaTmiDgly attired and served re.
freshmeBts in q very hOspitable man.
ner. Friday evening, February 18th,
History Glass will meet with Miss Helen
Richards at 80. Club members and
friends are requested to be present as
the program on Colonial Virginia is
very interesting Tuesday evening,
March lst, History Glass will meet with
Mrs Lynn Pratt at so. Colonial
Rhode Island will be the program.
February 28th Rev. Robert Watt OF
Smyrna will lecture before the Milford
New Century Club This will be an
open day Gentlemen Of the town are
cordially invited as well as town resi-
dents to this lecture
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
FURNITURE FOR ROOM
In CONTINENTAL HALL

Furniture for the Delaware room in
D. A. r. Continental Hall, Washing
ton, d. C., was selected on Wednesday,
February 18Th, by the committee Of the
Delaware D. A r appointed 10 select
the furniture at the informal State Con-
ference held at the Historical Society
Building, in Wilmington, in January.
Handsome reproductions Of Chippen.
dale chairs, Of the design ordinarily
known as Robert Morris, ana colonial
table OF the same period, all made Of
6an Domingo mahogany, were pur-
chased by the COMMITTEES, aud ordered
sent to Washington. The walls of the
room being tinted colonial buff asd the
woodwork being white, aft ord an artis-
tic background for the rich mahonsny
furniture. AS opportunity affords, The
State will put additional pieces Of fur.
niture in the room, which will be used
during Congress as a meeting place
and committee room for the Delaware
Daughters. All State rooms are also
used by national officers for board and
committee meetings when occasion re-
guiTes.
The purchasing committee was com
posed Of Mrs Cornelius w Taylor,
State regent, chairman, Mrs. George G.
Hall, regent Of Caesar Rodney chapter,
Mrs. Clarence 5ypherd, regent Of Col
ODel Haslett Of Dover, Miss Syrena
Hall, regent Of John Pettigrew Of Mil
ford, Mrs. Thomas Davis OF Smyrna,
Mrs. John NJ. Wilson OF New Castle,
Mrs. John NJ. Harvey and Mrs. E P. .
Moody, all OF Caesar Rodney. Miss
Harriet Mahon OF BridReton, n J one
OF the donors Of the Delaware room,
also helped in the selection. Miss Ma
non and her sister, Mrs Forbes, State I
vice regent OF West Virginia, having /
given the room to their native State
10 honor Of their sister Mrs. Caroline
DennisOn. one OF the charter members .
Of Caesar Rodney Chapter
The national D. A r. is urging the /
States TO have their rooms furnished
for use before the next Congress, which
meets during the week OF April 18th.
By that time the entire national man
agement will be Installed in COntiDeu
tai Hall, as the offices, which are now
on f street. will be removed To the hall
on March lst.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
PROCEEDINGS OF The
KENT COUNTY COURTS

The February term OF Kent County
Courts convened at Dover on Monday,
with Associate Judges Boyce and Hast
ings Oh the beuch. The following cases
have been heard
Owen HUT. convicted OF selling in.
toxicating liquors, was sentenced to
five months in the workhouse aud a
fiue Of $50
Ernest Wharton, colored, who plead
guilty to the charge Of larceny 10 a suit
OF clothes, wa. sentenced TO nine mon tbs
in the work house and ten lashes
James Hoxter, who plead guilty to
the charge OF assault and battery. was
sentenced to one month IN county Jail.
James Shannon plead guilty to break.
ing into and burglarizing Walter Car
rows store at Frederick, and was SEN
fenced to fifteen months Imprisonment
in the workhouse.
William A Hoxter, colored, was sen
fenced to one month in jail for assault
and battery.
Henry Paige. colored who had been
out OF the workhOuse but few days,
was sentenced to three years for assault
and battery
Thomas Hill, indicted for gambling,
was sentenced to a fiue of $500 aud ia
default was ordered to be committed TO
the work house for six months.
John Mitchell, colored boy Of Il /
years, for the larceny Of 3 horse from /
J A Downes OF Dover. was sentenced |
to one years imprisonment in the
w0rkhOuse.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Charles NJ Hammond, real estate
broker, sold on Friday last the 100 acre
farm known rs a part OF the Kinder
farm, owned by Short & Hall. and To-
Gated near Glendale, to Messrs Wells
& Perry from Moscow, Pa They will
take possession about April lst.
Charles NJ. Hammond, real estate
broker, has lately sold 80 acres Of land,
a part Of the farm known as the SproB-
ton farm, and owned by him, to Mar.
shall Martin, Of Dallas, Pa. Mr.. Ham
mOnd also sold Mr.. Martin a small
tract OF land adjoining the above and
owned by Seward Simpson. Mr.. Mar.
tin is 80 well pleased with the country
here, and also our town, that Mr.. Ham
mond has since sold him a house and
lot on FIanklin Street, the house was
owned by Walter Shelton, OF Ridgely,
Md. Mr.. Martin paid cash for the three
properties that he bought
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
fire DESTROYED The
HISTORIC ZOAR CHURCH

While the congregation Of Z)ar NJ. F.
Church was At prayer last Sunday sf
ternOon. fire thought to be caused by
a defective hue, broke ont in the upper
part OF the building and in a short time
the roof was IN flames Men, women
and children became almost panic
stricken and gave every possible aid to
remove the furnishings and save the
building, bnt they were not able TO cope
with the situation aud efforts to save
the old edifice proved futile. For more
than an hour, Rev. James l.. Derrick
sou, who is the circuit pastor, and re-
sides at Georgetown, fought the flames
with his congregation by means Of a
bucket brigade
in the same way as that which de-
stToyed the First Methodist Protestant
Church in Georgetown a few months
ago. The flames, It is belle we'd, ran
down the ridRepOle and ignited the cell.
ing. and before the congregation was
aware that the building was on fire, the
ceiling and roof was eUveloped in flames
"HistOfic Z1ar," as 1t Is commonly
called, was built during the RevOlu
tionary days, aud is one OF the precious
land marks Of Sussex. A greater part
OF the original structure was in the /
present church, which underwent re /
pairs a few years ago. The building
was located at the edge OF large oak
grsve. which more than q hundred
years ago WAS converted into a camp
ground aud named for the church To
lay the name If ZIar Camp is known
-hrnughnut the entire Peninanla
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
DR.. E. ". COOPER DEAD.

After long and useful career lasting
over half a century, Dr. +. w Cooper
Of Camden, one Of Kent Counties best
known physicians, passed away last
Monday morning. For the last two
ears Or Cooper had been in poor
health, owing TO stroke Of paralysis.
He was 70 years OF age. Beginning the
study Of medicine before the Civil War,
he was interrupted in his studies by
that great war. lie Immediately left
his studies and enlisted in the Union
Army Is a surgeon. Throughout the
whole OF the conflict he bore himself
with great bravery. After peace had
been secured he again took up his
studies and received his diploma from
his college DR. e Cooper was strong
Democrat in politics aud although he
was offered many offices by his party,
he steadily refused them Oue office he
did accept, however, that OF president
OF the State Board OF Health He was
buried on Wednesday at Camden.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
MEMORIAL MEETING.

The Milford w. G. T. U held The
Francis Willard Memorial" meeting
with its president, Mrs James p.
Pierce, on Thursday afternoon. OF Feb
ruary l7th, between the hours OF two
and five o'clock. A gOOdly number OF
members aud visitors were present A
silver offering was received 81 the door
for the Memorial Furd." Mrs. Anna
Adkins, superiutendent OF ParloI NJ eet
ing, had charge Of the program IN which
a humber pa ticipated. Devotional ex
ercises, with appropriate songs and
sketches OF NJ iss Wizards life and work
inspired afresh the hearts aud minds Of
those present with the noble life Of our
Francis Willard, whose mem
ory is enshrned IN the hearts Of the
people Of many lands. Following the
exercises tea was given, in which our
hostess seemed every where present, ad
ding her bit Of sunshine which, al.
though prevalent in all paris OF the
rooms, WAS contagious. We adjourned
feeling that the social feature Of these
Parlor Meetings add largely To their
success. Press Reporter.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
POCKET PICKED ON TRAIN.

James P Conway Of fThird and Msdl
son Streets, Wilmington, whild bidding
his sister, Mrs. e. NJ. Talnsu of Mil.
ford, goodbye, on q car Of Delaware Rail
road attached to the train leaving that
city at 4 a. o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
lost q pocketboOk, containing 500 in
notes and about $50 III checks, which
had been tndorsed. The discovery was
made when q stout man brushed by
him, and his sister called to him that a
man had taken the pOcketbook Mr..
Conway went to hunt an officer, but
the man had passed out OF the train
near the King Street exit and made bis
escape, while Mr.. Conway was on the
first floor hunting for the officer.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
DIVORCES GRANTED.

The following divorces were granted
by the judges at Sussex County Court
Horace B.Clifton from Lsvinis Clifton
George P. Short from Lottie NJ G. Short
Mary E. Holland from George II HOl.
land John Johansen from Emma NJ
Johansen. A decree nisi was granted
to the following: Lulu May Watson
from Thomas Watson, Jr. Alfred II.
Willin from Bessie Willin Wilmer &
Joseph from Maggie NJ. Joseph Wee
ley Bryan from Rosa b. Bryan.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
MARRIED.
HINCKEY EY-MALLs

SCKEY-WALLs
Miss Lizzie Walls and Joseph Hinckey,
both Of Kent County, Delaware, were
married on Tuesday evening, February
22ud, 1910, by Rev James Carroll. at
his home on North Walnut Street, Mil.
ford, Delaware
TOWNsEND-HEAV
Miss Margaret HeavelOw, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs William Heavelow OF
this to wn, was married in Springfield,
Mass, to Mark Townsend, on February
18th, 1910, by Rev. MI Crampard. Mr..
Townsend. who is in the automobile
business In that city, is a native OF
Townsend, Delaware, and both have
many friends in Milford.
ABBOTT- KENNEY.
Miss Alice F. Kenney OF Williams
willie. and William g. Abbott, who for
some months past has been employed
IN the restaurant of Charles Wyatt, we're
quietly married on Wednesday even
ing, February 23rd. 1910, at the Hous.
ton NJ. + Parsonage by Rev. J H.
Geohegan. Mr.. and Mrs Abbott will
make their home in Milford
CLENDANIEL-KERN
Miss Helena L. Kern, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs John II. Kern Of near
and John b Cleudaniel, sou
Of Mrs Debby Rash Of Dover, were
on Thursday evening Febru-
ary l7lh, 1910, at the Asbury N. +
Parsonage in Wilmington, by Rev u
H. Webster. They were formerly Of
Milford, but late Of Wilmington, aud
they will reside in that city at the
southwest corner Of Fourth and Jefier
son Streets.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
PRODUCE EXCHANGE ORGANIZED.

At an adjourned meeting Of farmers
held at Dover on Tuesday, it was de-
eided to organize the Delaware Produce
Exchange. 1t was decided to have the
exchange incorporated with a capital
stock OF 500 O0O, stock to be issued at
IS per share. Over 225 shares were sub.
scribed up to Tuesday. A committee
consisting Of James t. Shallcross, G.
3. Meredith, S. NJ Harrington H B.
Quattlander and David Powell was ap.
pointed to secure a charter and formally
open the exchange
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

William E. Anderson, of Philadel.
phia, visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. w T. Banning and Mrs. e. L.
Stuart spent Sunday with friends at
Lewes.
Captain Alfred E Scott OF the South
ern Transportation Company is home
on a short visit.
Mise DOwner, Of New Haven, Conn
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John P.
Holland this week.
Miss Lena StsytOn has been in Balti
more and Philadelphia this week pur
chasing new spring styles.
Miss f. G. Stdham left Thursday
for New York and Philadelphia where
she viii remain two weeks selecting
spring millinery.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
MIKUP IN RELATIONSHIP.

Miss Amanda NAPLES, daughter Of
Edgar NAPLES Of Georgetown and John
SOekrider. Of CoOlspring, were married
on Tuesday evening, February 18th, at
Georgetown Circuit NJ +. Parsonage
By Rev. George 5. Thomas The we'd
ding has caused mixup in relation
chip for the groom is a brother to the
BRIDES stepmOther, who in turn is his
mother-in law. Again Nh NAPLES is
the father in law OF the groom who is
also his brother.in law, while Jrhu
sOckrider. father Of the groom is the
grandfather of the bride by marriage
and also her father. ia law.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
RURAL CARRIERS ASSOCIATION.

The Rural Mail Carriers Association
OF Delaware held its annual meeting in
Dover on Tuesday and discussed vari-
Gus propositions for National and State
aid on a complete system of good roads.
William E Cole Of Leipsic and Mr..
Stevens OF Maryland made vigorous
speeches. These officers were elected
for the year: President, w. Harry
Brown, SeafOrd vice president, James
Grow, Newark secretary, Mrs. L. A.
Douoho, Edge Moor; treasurer, J. H.
Johnson, Houston.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
CHEW MANSION GONE.

Contractors have just finished tearing
down the old Chew Mansion IN Dover
to make room for the new State H House.
This building was Que OF the oldest in
Dover, being nearly 200 years old Sou
venirs OF the old mansion have been
sent broadcast over the Peninsula, sew
eral Dover people being lucky enough
to secure the old hard wood msntles.
The work Of digging the cellar for the
new State House began this week.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
CHURCH CONTRACT AWARDED.

The contract for building the Catholic
Church, which is to be erected on Lake
Street, has been awarded to Joseph T.
Rogers Of this town and building Op-
erations will begin as soon rs weather
permits. 1t lie hoped that the church
may be completed by June 1st. While
not a pretentiOus building, it will be Of
substantial character, and neat archi
tectural design, and will add to appear.
ance OF neighbOrhOOd in which it is to
be erected. 1t is estimated that, with
interior finish, the cost will be between
three thousand and thirty. five hundred
dollars
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
OBITUARY.
HARRlNGroN

Mrs. Julia A Harrington, widow Of
the late Jonathan Harrington, died at
the home Of her SON George l.. Harring
ton, near WilliamsvilIe on Friday a.
ternoon. January 2lst, 1910 Sne was
3 member Of Williamsville Church, and
Suppressed all with whom she came in
contact with the simplicity aud beauty
OF christian living She was in her
76th year, and leaves a sister and 3 son
with other relatives to mourn her de
parture. Funeral services were held at
the home Of her sou on Monday. Jsuu.
ary oath, and were conducted by Rev.
y. h. GeOhegan, assisted by Rev J. d.
Reese Interment was made at Holly
wood Cemetery, Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
HURT IN RUNAWAY.

Last Friday afternoon as Clarence
Jester and James Wiley were driving
home, their horse became frightened
and ran away. Mr.. Jester was thrown
over the dashboard OF the buggy. and
in falling he hit tree, badly hurting
his shoulder and bresKing his collar.
bone. The injured man was taken TO
the home Of his father, near Thompson
vile. and medical attention was given
him. At this writing he is much i'm.
proved.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
short LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
OF a Local Nature

Do not fail to have your ticket marked
for the Girls Minstrel Snow just as soon
as the chart is out.
The census enumeTators, for work in
Delaware this year, will be appointed
some time ia March.
John P. Farnan, Of Wilmington, has
been selected to take the industrial
census in Sussex County.
George H. Hall, Of Milford, has been
re.eIected a director OF the Continental
Life Insurance Company.
The clog dancing, with banjo accom-.
painments, seen in the Girls Minstrel,
will be absolutely unequaled
The Girls Ministries, appearing in
Armory Hall March sth will be the
waterloo to all other Ministries in the
future
The Ladies Aid Of the Milford Neck
NJ. E. Church will meet with Mrs.
jamie Andrew on Saturday evening,
February 26th
The w & T. u. will meet with Mrs. !
Joseph H Draper on Tuesday evening,
March lst, at 30 O'Clock. A full at.
tendance is desired.
William Davis, cOlored, formerly Of
Harrington, dropped dead suddenly /
while sitting in a colored restaurant at
Md, last Friday.
Remember that aside from being de-
entertained you will be in
creasing the Scholarship Fund by At.
tending the Girls Minstrels.
Z James l. Boyce Of Dover has been
special enumerator for Kent
County to take the industrial census
and began work last Saturday.
Thirty pleasure loving girls, fun to
the brim Of all kinds Of fun, anxious to
help send some boy or girl to college,
will give you the very newest "stunts"
in mInstrelsy on March sth.
The regular business meeting Of the
Ladies Aid will be held al the home Of
Mrs W F. Cau-ey Oh Wednesday af-
teFnoon, March 2nd at O'Clock. All
are requested to be present
Rev. John NJ Auers, State supehn.
endent of the Anti Salo IN League, Oc-
,upied the pulpit Of the Avenue NJ. f
Ihureh last Sunday morning. He also 1
made an address in the Presbyterian
Jhurch that evening.
The entertainment and box social
leld at MillwOod School House last Sat
irdaV night was a grand success. A
arge number Of people attended and
he sum OF $27 80 was cleared from the
ale OF boxes, ice cream and cake
A box social and entertainment will
,e held at POstles School House on
friday evening, February 25th II it
hOuld be stormiug It will be held on
Monday evening, February 2sth. All
ire invited to attend snd the ladies to s
axe boxes.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
TO SELL STEAMBOAT.

The directors Of the Dover. Philadel-
phia Navigation Company last week
decided to sell the steamboat John P.
Wilson. The steamer has been operated
at a loss each season by the company
that had her built to ply between Leb.
anon and Philadelphia. The route,
however, will not be without freight
boat. The Wilson requires too large a
crew for the amount OF business done
She is t. be sold before leaving the
Lebanon wharf
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
HAS A BAD HAND.

County Collector John H. Roach has
been quite a sufferer this week with
rheumatism in his right hsud, aud
that member has been 50 badly swollen
that be has been unable to use II ~ all.
This is especially unfortunate, Is he is
busy gathering in the taxes and is COM
PEELED to get some one to attend to his
writing for him.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
PENSION FOR WIDOW.

Col. John Wainwright, Of Whining.
ton. Delaware, has secured a pension
for Mrs. Elizabeth F. Dukes, OF Mill
Vile. Delaware, widow Of Thomas
Dukes. who served in the navy in the
Mexican War. The widow is granted
sl2 month from November 96th, 1909.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
HOUSE QUARANTINED.

Z Clarence Melvin, who has been at
work in Wilmington for some months
past, came no ae last week and 1t was
soon learned that he had contracted
scarlet fever aud a quarantine was
placed upon the residence OF his grand
father, Edmund Melvin, with whom
he makes his home.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
HENRY HALL HURT.

While driving q spirited horse last
Saturday Henry Hall, a house carpen.
er Of this town, was painfully injured.
ihe horse became uDmsnageable and
pc away. Mr. Hall was thrown from
be carriage and In falling received
nany cuts ana bruises. Luckily no
4ones were broken and he will be able
y be around in few days.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
MARSHAL SOLD SCHOONER.

United States Marshal William r.
Finn last Monday morning sold the
schooner Alice Barnes, at the Federal
building in Wilmington, to George l..
Turner Of Dover 1880. The schooner,
which was formerly the property OF
William Dashields, was seized February
2nd on claims filed by Altman & Frazier
Of Frederick for furnishing supplies aud
nrnVisIOns.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
HOUSTON QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

The Fourth Quarterly Conference Of
Houston Circuit will be held IN Hous-
ton Church on MoHday morning, Feb.
ruary 2sth, al 9 O'Clock. All officers ~
the church are urged to attend the cou.
ference. District superintendent s n.
Morgan, will preside.
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
49TH ANNIVERSARY OF
PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL

The Forty ninth Anniversary Of the
Presbyterian Sunday School was OBJ
served on Tuesday evening, February
22nd, and the auditorium OF the church
was filled to oO'erfiowiug with theehild.
ren, their parents aud friends. Prompt
ly at O'Clock the exercises hogan and
the program was carried out as publish.
ed in our last issue, everyone acquitting
themselves admirably. The tabeleaux
were particularly fine, and were great
ly eHjoyed. There was one very inter-
esting event that WAS not on the pro.
gram, and that came as an utter sur.
prise to the superintendent, Mr.. James
b. GilehTist. AT the conclusion OF the
program the pastor, Rev. H. l.. Bun.
stein presented Mr.. Gilchrist with q
beautiful Solid Silver Loving Cup, in-
scribed as follows:
presented To james B. Gilchrist.
by the
Sunday School
OF the
First Presbyterian Church,
Milford, Del,
In honor Of his 86th year 81
superintendent,
February 22nd, 1910
Mr.. Bunstein said this cup was low
ing testimonial of their appreciation
and regard from every scholar in the
school, from the little tots in the Begin
ners class to the Bible Glass. Mr.. Gill
christ found himself unable to make
adequate reply
Thirty one scholars and teachers re-
,eived rewards for regular attendance.
In his report, Secretary William B.
FOulk said
The primary department shows
,reRt advancement and the results
veil repays Mics Edna Barker, who
las been its superintendent for a num-
,er of years, for her efforts.
The primary department is divided
nto two classes, taught by Miss Barker
md Miss Gillespie. The children are
Interested in the Sunday School by
uch things as attract children. For
Instance Miss Gillespie has been bring
ng cOlOred pictures Of children, birds,
tc about which she tells little stories.
y les Barker has secured the best lesson
lelps that can be obtained, as well as
lelps for the teachers. The total mem
iershlp OF this department was, before
he promotion, thirty-seven and they
lave had al average attendance OF %.
)u the 18th OF this month two classes
raduated from the primary. The seven
urls are ia charge OF Mrs. Arthur Rus
el, and the five boys have been assign
d to Miss Helen ShOckiey. There is q
'radle Roll Of seventeen and by this
department. the Sunday School is sure
I scholars to take the place Of those
gho are promoted or leave
The intermediate department Of the
unday School is divided into twelve
lasses for convenience in studying the
essOn. Mr., Holzmueller, the chOiTieteF
as msde the music q feature OF the
chOOl. The orchestra is another aid.
I was organized early in the year and
ss but very few times failed to pre-
lTm its part. The enrolment OF the
ltermediste department is one hun
red aud fourteen with an average at
enhance Of seventy i've
The senior department under Mr..
is the most interesting part of
H. It is like large family and every
upday they over run the time in the
iscussiOu OF the lesson
In al the departments there is total
lrollmeut Of 1856
Milford chronicle., 1910-02-25
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Church, February 9th, sun
day School at 30 p N Wednesday,
March 2nd, Guild will meet at Mrs.
RiRlls.