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Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
SENATOR CLAPP Will
SPEAK in GEORGETOWN

Hon Moses E. Clapp will make an
address in Georgetown, at the Opera
House, this Saturday evening at 8
o'clock. A large attendance is expected
TO be present at this meeting.
When he entered the Senate it was
natural that this line Of work should
fall to his lot and much o his work in
the Senate has been along the line Of
legislation relating to the transports-
tion and trust questions He is now
chairman of the committee on Inter
slate Commerce.
Senator Clspp has always been 8
consistant and ardent Republican, and
has been in campaign work almost
from bOyhood. He believes in the
Republicanism typified by men like
Lincoln, Mckinley and Roosevelt,
and is classed as an insurgent, because
he has opposed the re dictionary ten
denotes Of his parties during the last
three years, as laid down by men like
Aldrich and Cannon.
Long before entering the Senate he
was an ardent advocate OF the direct
election Of senators and the right Of
equal suffrage, as applied to-wOmen as
we'll as men. During the last two
years, he has been especially active in
the advocacy Of popular or direct gov
eminent, and is chairman Of the exc
cutive committee OF the National Pro.
gressive Republican League which
was organized to cooperate with the
friends Of popular government in the
various States.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
BUILDING WRECKED BY
AN EXPLOSION OF GAS

The State Register, a paper published
at Laurel, under date Of December 9th,
reports the following accident occur
ring at the home OF Emmett Z. e.
Hegeman, former resident OF Milford :
"An explosion, due to the accumu a.
ton Of gas under the summer kitchen
at E D. q. HeRemah's residence,
wrecked the building and startled
nearly the whole town on Tuesday
evening. The building was set close
upon the ground and the gas discharged
by the overflow pipe had no chance Of
escape but was stored under the fionr
and q lighted lantern set on the floor
supplied the ignition which exploded
the gas. The force exhibited WAS ter
ritic, splintering up the fuor and rip
ping the walls out on both sides. Tables,
closets and an air tight stove were fiuug
about like toys. MiraculOusly, Mr..
Hegeman, who was in the building
with the lantern escaped with a few
bruises, and aside from the nervous
shock to his wife who was 10 an ad.
joining room, no serious results fol-
lowed. The south Delaware Gas Com.
pany promptly replaced the loss 50 far
as possible +"
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
of a Local Nature

Oscar Grier son Of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
A. Grier, and Miss Helen Ffymier, were
married at six O'Clock on Wednesday
morning, December 6'h, 1911, at the
Presbyterian Manse in salisbury, Md.
by Rev. W. T NJ. Beale.
The young people OF Houston will
give q supper in Red Mems Hall on
Friday and Saturday evenings, De-
cember 18th and 18th, for the benefit
OF the church. Everybody come and
help us. Everything good to eat
Rev Bellnsp. an evangelist Of Syra
cuse. New YORK, is holding revival
services at MillwOOd M. E. Church
every night this week, Sunday morn.
ing at 10 30 O'Clock and Sunday even.
ing at Z. 80 o'clock Everyone welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
DUNBAR'S WELL RECEIVED.

The Dunbar Bell Ringers, who gave
an entertainment in the ArmOry Hall
last Monday evening for the benefit OF
the Alumni Association OF the Milford
High School. were we'll received by the
audience. The four men who compose
the company are all artists in their par
ticular branch. Mr. Ralph Dunbar is
one Of the best readers and impersOna.
tors ever seen in Milford The attend.
anceat the entertainment was not what
the Association had hoped for, but for
tnnstely the Association came out
above water, they having cleared SO 90.
The entertainment was for good cause
and q crowded house should have
greeted the company. II is safe to say
that had q minstrel show been here the
hall would have been we'll filled.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Miss Emily Jones was Philadelphia
visitor last week.
Mrs. Bessie Gillespie has returned
from a trip to New York City.
Miss Anna FarrOw is visiting rela-
tives in Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Alice DrenneD, Of ElktOn, Md +,
visited Mrs. Mary Marshall this week.
Mrs. J. D MunsOn, Of Tennessee, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Stanley Short.
Rev. l.. A. Bennett is attending the
International Convention OF the Anti
Saloon, in Washington, D. g., this
week.
Mrs. w. N. Hires left last Wednesday
for an extended visit among friends
and relatives in Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Chicago.
Cherries Barker, ]. H Rosa, Major
w. E. Lank, Miss Ida Rosa, B. F. B.
Woodall, Miss Carrie Houston, Charles
Teas. Mrs. Ii. r Lemex and Mr.. and
Mrs. A G How e, Oftbe Milford Grange
are in attendance at the Delaware
State Grange at Lewes this week.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
MILFORD GRANGE.

At the lheeling to be held on Satur
day, Dscelnbetl6th the topic is ''GrOw.
ing Sweet POTATOES" +" and the speaker
will be Prof ~. F. Massey OF Sails
bury, Mo- WHO will be glad to answer
questions fIo9 the members OF the
Grange Pref Massey is noted as one
Of the best posted agriculturists in tine
Eastern states, and his articles for
publication are much sought after and
eagerly read. He will also say some
thing about the possibilities Of fruit
growing on this peninsula. The Grange
is fortunate 10 securing such a speaker.
At the last meeting the topic was
"Chiekens," and the discussion on this
important subject will be resumed in
the near future The following have
been elected as officers for the year
1912: Worthy Master, A q. Howe;
Worthy Overseer, A b. Peet Worthy
Lecturer, Mrs. Ida Jones Worthy
Steward H. r. Lemex Worthy Assis
tsnt Steward, Frank ViObert; Chaplain,
E n. Harris Treasurer, Charles Bar
ker; Secretary. Miss Martha Cook
Gate Keeper, Roland Peet Ceres, Mrs.
A. e. Howe; Pomona, Mrs. Skewis
Flora, Miss Mary Barker; Lacy Assis
tant Steward, Miss Ida Rosa Pianist,
Miss Carrie Houston.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
MILFORD NOW HAS A
MODERN power PLANT

The Light and Water Commissioners
have just completed extensions to their
municipal power plant such as should
be Of greatest interest to the citizens OF
the town. For long time there has
been apprehensions, both upon the part
OF the citizens and the members Of this
commission, Of the effect upon the
health Of the citizens because of the
necessity Of pumping water from the
river In alarming cases OF fire. The
stand pipe not being large enough to
furnish the necessary supply, nor was
there sufficient pressure to give force to
the streams. In order to remedy these
difficulties the commissioner have from
time to time called into consultation
expert hydraulic engineers to suggest
methods. After these consultations it
was decided to put in q modern Air Lift
system. which greatly increases the
supply from the wells. This system re-
quires the use OF an air compressor
which lifts the water from the wells
into small concrete reservoirs which
empty through cedar pipes or cOnduc-
tors into a large concrete reservoir,
which forms part Of the system.
This reservoir holds approximately
100 900 gallons-about three times the
capacity Of the stand pipe. From this
reservoir the water is pumped into the
stand pipe for domestic consumption,
and in cases Of fire will be pumped di-
rectly into the mains with all the force
Of the power Of the plant. So that we
are now provided with an adequate
supply Of pure water for all purposes.
This modern method and machinery
gives us an up to date plant, probably
the most modern and complete one in
the State In addition to this improve
ment to the water plant there has also
been added an additional boiler Of large
capacity to provide increased power.
In making these Improvements and
extensions. the growth OF the town has
been anticipated for many years II
would be interesting 10 our citizens 10
visit the plant and manifest an interest
in this modern and valuable municipal
holding.
In making these additions It was
necessary to enlarge the buildings,
which gives the plant an extensive sp.
pearaDce.
The method OF water supply is DEM
by an ornamental, place en-
closed umbrella, which may be seen
from the bridge, and when the COM
pressOr is running this display is sn
fea ure
The commissioners inform US that
the cost Of these improvements-about
IS, 600, will be paid for out Of earnings,
without taxing the citizens q penny.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DANCE.

The young gentlemen Of Milford,
under the leadership Of james salevan
and Casper Pierce, are making arrange
ments for their Annual Christmas
Dance, which is to be held in Armory
Hall, December 26th. Two hundred
and fifty invitations will be sent out
to persons in neighboring towns. The
committee has secured the services Of
Elliott's Orchestra for the occasion.
The hall will be daintily decorated
this year.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
SCOTT
WOUND UP The COMPANY.

The lsst act Of the affairs Of the Mil
ford and Philadelphia Transportation
Company was run down last Saturday
afternoon, when the auctiOneer dis
posed Of the remaining personal prop
eFty and the real estate to those who
desired it's ownership. The wharf
property brought only 1927 so, and 3
dor key snginein good condition sold
for the sum OF $3.50. A pair Of marine
glasses sold for Sl05O. This closes up
the property, and the stockholders will
be awarded the last and only dividend
on their holdings, prorsta The shares
were $25 par value, and the proceeds
from the various sources will net the
holders Of the stock s. per share.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
N. E. SUPPER A SUCCESS.

The supper that was held in the
Chapel Sunday School building last
Friday evening by the members Of the
Methodist Church was y success.
About eighty dollars were cleared from
the sale OF eatablesA The supper was
held for the purpose Of starting a fund
to either move the building back OF
the Methodist Church, to be used as
an addition to the Sunday School
rooms, or to equip the building for a
church psrlor. 1t is probable that the
latter plan will be followed, as it is
doubtful VIII hsther the building could
be moved from its present location
without ineuTring quite q little ex'
pense.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
BOULEVARD APPROVED
BY The STATE GRANGE

The Delaware State Grange, which
convened at Lewes this week, was ct
tended by about 200 delegates. These
delegates represented 2493 members Of
the Grange in this State. There are
now forty two Oranges in this State.
OF which the Milford Grange with a
membership Of 1856 is the largest. In
his report to the delegates present Mas
ter Messick stated that the Delaware
Oranges ranked high among the
Oranges Of other States, there being
several States with smaller member
ship than this State According to
Mr.. Messick, the GraDgeis also favor
tenn peranee and the punishment OF
viOlators Of the liquor laws. Speaking
Of good roads, he praised the DUPONT
Boulevard and painted out the good to
be derived from it He also favOrs
government aid for good roads. An.
other thing suggested by Mr.. Messick,
is cooperative trading. Delaware Col
Iege comes in for much praise from
Mr.. Messick, who says delaware Col
lege il now an agricultural college in
the fullest sense OF the term, one third
Of the entering class this year having
elected to take the agricultural course"
He also spoke Of the education Of Della.
ware women.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
A WELCOME LETTER.

That the Milford Chronicle is well
liked and looked for by our many out
Of town subscribers is attested to by
one Of them who lives in Philadelphia.
1t is as follows:
Philadelphia, Dec. IL, 1911.
Milford Chronicle Pub. Co.,
nj OTd, Del.
Gentlemen
Enclosed you will please find one
dollar. Advance subscription for 1912
The Chronicle is q welcome weekly
visitor, bright, clean, newsy paper.
Your local items IN and around Nil.
ford, together with your many leiteTs
from different sections, make interest
ing reading for Sussex boy who has
lived forty six years away from Mill
ton. the home OF his birth.
Respectfully,
Capt, George E KINNEY,
I23 Walnut Street.
Letters Of this sort are always ap
preciated at this office, for it makes us
feel that our efforts to serve the people
are successful. We thank the captain
for his letter.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
CHURCH NEWS.

PTesby terian Church.-The pastor
will preach at II o'clock. Topic, True
Success In Life " Sunday School at
D. m. Lesson, EZRA and The Law. ."
Christian EndeavOr at p m. Topic,
''The West Indies.
Baptist Church. Bible School, 8 80
M; Preaching, 10 As a. m. Subject,
"Obedience The hand Of christian
fellowship will be given to those bap-
tized last Sunday. Teachers Training
Glass, s p. m /; EvanRelistic services, Z
p. No. All made welcome.
NJ. P. Tabernacle.-Class, 8 a. M.
Preaching, 10. 3Oa. m. Subject, "Riches
of Heaven" sunday School, 2 p M;
Christian Endeavor, p. M Leader,
Mrs. William Kenton. Preaching, Z
p. m. Subject, "HOw To Help"
Preaching at Central Church, 2 Up. M.
Christ Church. Bird Sunday in Ad.
vent. Morning Pray er, 9 As; Litany,
Holy Eucharist aud Sermon, 10 80 I;
School, 2 30; Evening Prayer, 6
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are
Ember Days. Thursday (Sl. Thomas
Day. Holy Eucharist, 10 30 q. m. Fri.
day, Litany aud Choir practice, 4 p. m.
The Guild will meet with Mrs Mary
Pratt on wednesday at 2.8O o'clock, to
arrangements for Christmas
Full attendance desired.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
HOLLY BUSINESS LARGE.

The large wagon loads Of holly
wTesthes, which have been coming to
Milford for the past ten days, have
been q source Of gathering ready cash
for the people engaged in the business
Hundreds OF children have been en-
gagged for q month past ia gathering
the holly and the beautiful red holly
berries, and wrapping the wreathes,
which are now turning into ready
money. The buyers pay all the way
from six to twelve cents, just accord
ing to the appearance Of the wreath
and the color Of the holly. AS much
as 500 has been paid to one family for
It's products for the season.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
MANY SUSSEX BRIDES.

Sussex County was the scene Of at
least three weddings last Wednesday.
Early that morning Miss Emily POyn-
ter and Percy Viekers, both Of Lewes,
were married and left on the early
morning train for their honeymoon.
These young people are well known in
Milford and vicinity. TIE same day
another couple, Miss Black and Mr..
johnson, Of Milton, were married and
went away on the early afternoon train.
On the late train Mr.. and Mrs. Arts
Boone, who were married in Milford,
went to their new home in New York
State.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
RIGHT OF WAY GIVEN.

All the opposition by the land own.
ers on the right Of way for the dupont
Boulevard between Selbyville and
Georgetown was removed last Satur-
day, when the remaining OppOsers gave
the right OF way across their lands.
There are now two gangs Of dupont
road engineers working in this vicinity.
One has just completed putting in the
property stakes from Georgetown to
Milford, and is now at work near Fork
Landing. The other is busy running
3 line between the Sussex Line and
Fork Landing.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
MARRIED.
MART1N-HALL.

MARTIN-HALL.
Mr.. John J. Martin aud Miss Bessie
NJ Hall, both OF Kent County, were
married in the home OF Mr.. Theodore
Hall on last Wednesday evening at
O'Clock. by Rev. w. H. Savage After
a good supper the happy couple went
to their home.
MORRIS-BIGGS
Miss Ida H. BIggs, youngest daugb-
ter Of Mrs Elizabeth Biggs. Of FELTON,,
and Uric Preston MOrris, only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Morris, also of
FELTON,. we're married at Dover last Sat
urday, December 9th, by the Rev. Mr..
Lightbourne. The young couple will
reside on a farm near Harrington after
the first OF the year
Ross-TULL.
Mr.. Reuben James Ross, Uf Franklin
City, and Mist Jessie Walton TuIl, niece
Of Brown Topping Of this town, we're
msrried on Wednesday, DecembeI 9Th,
by Rev. w. H. Savage, cousin Of the
bride. The newly married couple took
the noon train at New Churcn, Va to
visit New York and other cities during
q absence Of three weeks.
BOONE-BRYANT
Miss Helen Truitt Bryant, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bryant, Of
south Font Street, was married last
Wednesday afternoon, Decem Ger 18th.
ct 8 O'Clock, to Mr. Perry ATtis Boone,
of Poughk eepsie, N Y, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Perry Boone, Of Philadelphia.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. H. L. Bunstein Mrs. Boone is
we'll known in Milford. The couple
will reside in New York State.
IAIPsON-NAILOR
"A very pretty wedding was sOlem.
nized on Wednesday evening, Decem-
ber 9Th, 1911, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elias Simpson, near Milford, Del,
when their daughter Miss Elizabeth,
became the bride Of Mr.. John Alfred
Of near Milford. The bride was
gOwned 10 white satin, made in train,
and carried a shower bOquet OF brides
roses. Her tuelle veil was caught with
lillies Of the valley. She was attended
by her cousin, Miss Minnie Buell., OF
Georgetown, as maid Of honor, who
wore white embroidered net over white
silk and carried white carnations.
Joseph Robbins, Of Milton, a cousin OF
the groom, acted IS best man. The
nshers were Messrs. William and vii.
bur Simpson, Of Milford The bridal
party entered the psrlOr while Men.
ielss ohn's Wedding March was played
Dy Mrs. Ernest Simpson. The cere-
nony was performed under beautiful
,rch Of evergreen by Rev. l. S. Whit
.ker, OF Houston. The house was
,eau tifully decorated with pine, holly |
md evergreen. After congratulations |
bountiful reception was given. The
presents were numerous and handsome.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
COOK BOOKS WELL LIKED.

Many persons who have received
our free Cook Books during the past
week have made very favorable com.
ments, not only on the appearance Of
the books, but also ofthe receipts therein
contained. We are giving these books
instead Of the customary calendar, and
feel sure that our subscribers will like
them much better. Que rule, which
we are adhering to strictly, is that no
children will be given the books, so It
will be useless to send them for the
same.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
"ONCE UPON A TIME IN DELAWARE. "

This book, published BY the Della
ware Society ofthe Colonial DANES, for
the use, primarily. Of the children OF
Delaware in school and Opt. In pre-
paring these stories it has /, ben thought
best to use anecdotes and interesting
traditions. As q result they have a sub
stsntially true set of stOr ries, telling
Delaware history. They haze the books
in a style to sell for so cent? each, and
another style with q better binding, at
81 90 each. They will make very ac-
ceptable gifts to DeIswareaus who have
gone from their native . ate. Mrs.
George w. Marshall, Of n ilford, has
the books for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
JOSEPH FARRELL, SR., DEAD.

Joseph FARRELL, ST., Of Canterbury,
but residing at Wilmington at the time
of his death, died at the residence Of his
son, Howard, Oh Saturday. His body
was brought down to Canterbury on
Monday. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. E g slntield, assisted
by Rev. Atkins. Interment was made
at Barratt's Chapel Mr.. FARRELL, who
was II years old, lea yes q widow and
fifteen children to mourn his loss. He
was the father Of sixteen children. The
pallbeaTeTs were members Of the Jr. o
u. A. NJ, Of which ne was brother.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
ARTS and CRAFTS GUILD.

Articles made at the workshop "un'
der the flags" are on display in the
West Front Street window Of The Pratt
Drug Store. Any OF these articles may
be duplicated at prices to be obtained
within.
Various articles which the boys have
made FIR themselves will be brOug ht
back and placed on view at the Guild
House, 124 West Front Street, on Wed.
nesday afternoon and evening. The
public is cordially invited to call and
inspect them
Encourage the movement by evincing
an interest in the boys work. Any
night except Saturday a number Of
boys may be seen busy, plying saw and
plane. mallet aud chisel at the work
shop under the flags. During the Teach
ers' Institute the Guild House was
thronged with interested visitors, and
their comments were most Encouraging
The Rev Mr.. QuIgg's class in book
binding Oh Tuesday nights is incTeas
ingly Interesting and good work is be-
ing done. Two years numbers Of The
Craftsman" Magazine are being bound
in eight volumes with morocco backs
and corners and cloth sides. Mr. Quigg
is al expert and the lessons given are
valuable. 1t is branch Of work that
appeals mole especially to adults, aud
ladies and gentlemen are invited to
j lin the class. Fifty cents a month en-
title adults to all the privileges Of the
Guild
The Rev. Mr.. Andrews classes in
wood work show marked progress. The
boys are growing more and more am
bilious to become proficient. Some Of
them have turned out excellent work.
The class OF small boys which meets
on Monday afternoons is interesting
though often distracting to the rector,
however there have been no cut fing-
ers-Or blackened finger-nails so far
and no lack Of enthusiasm or Of anxiety
to accomplish something. These little
fellows are proud Of their work and
their teacher, the Rev. Mr.. Andrews,
is proud Of them.
The Board Of Directors is now com.
posed OF the following ladies and gen
tlemen: The Rev. Messrs. Andrews,
Quigg, Bunstein DR.. G. w. Reid, Dr.
r. Y Watson, Mr.. s. J. Abbott, Mr..
c. H. Lefferts, Mr.. w. NJ. Vinyard,
Mr.. w. I. Watson, Jr., Mrs J. P. Car
mean and Mrs Bessie Vineyard.
Marshall Hugg has been appointed
Flag Master.
Don't forget to see the display at The
Pratt Drug Store and inquire prices,
and don't forget the public exhibit at
The Guild House oD Wednesday.
Boyl, whatever you have made and |
akeu home, bring back Tuesday even
ng or Wednesday morning, tagged |
With your name for exhibition.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
IT IS NOW MAJOR LANK.

William E Lsnk, who was elected
Major to succeed Simon p Doughtery,
promoted, several weeks ago, this week
took an examination which he passed
successfully. Major Lank is promoted
from captainey Of Company B. Of
which he has been the commanding
officer for several years. His promo
ton leaves the company without cap.
tain, but one will probably be elected
soon.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
new MILITIA SURGEON.

At an election held last Monday
evening 10 the State Arsenal at VIII.
mingtOn, the officers OF the Organized
Militia Of Delaware elected DR.. Victor
g. Washburn assistant surgeon to sue
ceed Dr. F. L. Kelly. resigned. The
election was conducted by Colonel
Townsend. 1t is understood that the
officers Of the regiment contemplate
giving a reception to Governor Penne-
will and the members OF his personal
staff. A committee has been appointed
to attend to the arrangements for the
affair.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
MILITIA OFFICERS INOCULATED.

Several officers Of the o 'gsnized Mil
itia Of Delaware have been inOculated
during the past week with the typhoid
serum or "bscterin" as it is called.
This serum is recommended by Major
Marshall, and when the three iniec.
tions have been made it is claimed that
person is immune from typhoid fever.
Other than a slight soreness in the
back, no i'll effects are felt from the
Treatment.
Milford chronicle., 1911-12-15
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF NEAT.

The front Of Davis Meat Market was
very pretty sight yesterday morning.
Al large deer, killed by Louder Hearn,
hung in the middle Of the front Of the
store, aud on each side hung fine dis
play Of pork and beef. A large live
steer was standing in front Of the whole
display. This steer is one Of the largest
ever seen in Milford, it standing as
high as Mr.. Davis.