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Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
REAL ESTATE SALES.

G. T. W. Williams, real estate broker,
has very lately sold the Alonzo Fox
farm containing 10 acres and owned by
Edward Howes. The purchaser is Eli
Lidstone, Of Chester, Pa. COnsidera.
tion $500. Quite desirable property,
as all the buildings are nearly new and
the soil good quality
G. Z. w. Williams sold this week the
Is acre farm one mile southeast Of Lin
coin City, owned by Charles c. Shew,
aid containing new buildings The
purchaser is Jerry Bedell. Of Rensselaer,
County. New York. The purchaser paid
all cash, but the amount is not given.
This can be made a very neat home and
it is just right for the purpose desired.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
DINNER PARTY.

On Friday night Of last week, a very
pretty dinner party was given by Mr..
and Mrs George F. Pierce in honor Of
their son William, it being his 26th
birthday. The table being decorated in
George Washington style, the room
being lighted by candle light with red
white and blue ribbon from tall can
die stick in the center Of the table to
each place. The dinner started with
grapefruit, followed by oyster cocktails,
clam soup, baked shad, french fried
potatoes, croquette3green peas, chicken
salad, ice cream, cake, coffee and olives
Among those present were, Miss l.. w
Watson, Of Dover, Misses Lena Short,
Eliza Short, Nan Wilson, Emily Jones,
and Mr.. s e. Clook, Of Philadelphia,
n. NJ Wilson, Of Dover, DR.. S NJ. d.
Marshall, Stanley P. Short, and vii.
liam Pierce. About 1l.8O o'clock the
young people wished Bill as many
more happy birthdays and departed.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
SUNSHINE SOCIETY.

The Alden branch Of the SunshIns
Society held q business meeting onor
Thursday, February 23rd, at the homaQe
Of Mrs Charles Barker. The Meeting
was opened by repeating the sunshins
prayer, after which report Of the pFeasaa
ident and treasurer was given, showing
that much had been done during thahe
past year to scatter sunshine, and with
a well filed treasury we had been abls1 g.
to meet each demand promptly. We
feel much encouraged and hope to %
make the coming year the best yet.es
The branch will gladly accept as dOdo-
nation any wheel chair that you have gs
to pass On, or money toward buyfng1g
same; the one we own being in usG se
most OF the time The following Off
ers were elected for the year: Mrs.rs
Mark l. Davis, president Mrs Th6sos
Davis, vice president; Mrs 8. q. Evansas
Jr, secretary; Mrs. A. w. POwelle
treasurer; Mrs. Charles Abbott. re-,e
porter. The next meeting will be held d
Thursday, March 9th, at the home of o +
Mrs. s. &. Evans Jr when the newly
elected officers will be Installed.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
The MILFORD new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular meeting Of the Milford
New Century Club was held on Mon.
day, February 9th, with Mrs. S. c..
Evans, Jr., End vice. president, presid.
ing. The topic for the day was "For
estry and Waterways" and the chair
man, Miss Leila Windsor, had prepared
q most enjoyable program. Prof. McCue
Of Delaware College gave q most in
stTuctive and interesting lecture on
preservation of Our Forests" and il
is to be regretted that there were not
more present TO hear his emphatic
truths regarding the wasting slaughter
OF our forest trees. Mrs. g. w. Mar.
shall, State chairman Of Rivers and
HarbOrs, gave an account OF the work
being accom- plished towards checking
the waste OF forests in our own State.
Miss Helen EOerly's violin solo aud
Miss Florence Hammond's pisnO solo
added greatly to the enjoyment OF the
afternoons program. Next week will
be History Day" and Prof Carroll
will address the club. The members
are asked to please remember to bring
their donations for the Hope Farm next
week. The club wished to send the
donations this week, bat so many had
forgotten to bring their gifts that the
day for forwarding same has been post
pOned until next week. Every member
is asked to please bring or send some.
thing-a glass Of jelly or fruit or any.
thing that will be acceptable or cheer.
ing to those who are sick
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
ARTS and CRAFTS GUILD.

By a printers error in last week e
account OF the above, the words "tO be-
were converted into "been," by which
it was nlade to appear that the cost of
maintenance had been provided for,
when the opposite is the case. The
Guild organized with splendid enthusi-
asm, Monday, and thirty-fve charter
members have been enrolled. 1t is in
OperatiOnevery night from to 10 p. M
Clay modelling under Mr.. Lefferts, will
be Taught on Tuesday and Friday mig hts
and woodworking other nights Mr.
William Deputy and Mr.. Vineyard will
be the instructors in woodwork every
Monday night Electric lights have
been installed on the lower floor and
will be added to the rooms above this
week. Tue upper floor is devoted to
reading aud game rooms, the work
shop being on the ground floor. On the
opening night the charter members
entered their names in the book OF rec
erds and elected their representative
for the Beard Of Directors. There was
some speech making aud much fun
and the visitors present were Is enthu-
siastic as the boys. Visitors are wei.
come at the Guild House any evening.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
MILFORD new BOARD
OF HEALTH ORGANIZES

The recently appointed Board Of
Health for Milford met on Thursday
evening OF last week and effected an
organization by electing William g.
Abbott, president George H. Hall,
vice president DR.. g. Dawson, sec.
retsry and executive officer. An infOr-
NAL discussion Of esponsibilities and
duties occupied some time, so that the
members would be prepared to act on
complaint or emergencies arising 10
health matters. Reports having been
received from near by towns Of cases Of
diphtheria and scarlet fever prepara-
tions were made for the prompt quaren.
tine Of any suspected cases should they
occur within the jurisdiction Of the
Board. Approval was given to the old
regulation to allow not exceeding 81 90
per week to families under quarantine
who need help, and also to the regula-
lation providing that the town would
not pay for the antitoxin unless ap
proved by q physician member Of the
Board. The cost Of fumigation for con-
tagiOus diseases Is also to be borne by
the affected or his family unless unable
to bear the expense, when the town
will do so. Disapproval was voiced OF
the State Boards method Of changing
the recording of vital statistics for Mil.
ford as the new method is too cumber.
some to be Of any avail if enforced as
the State Board wants it done. AT pres
ent our statistics are recorded on the
Kent side at Harrington and on the
Sussex side at Georgetown go that they
are of absolutely no avail to our com.
This should be changed aud
the State Board should make the secre-
tary OF the Milford Board the recorder
for Milford as it has done by appointing
the secretary ofthe Wilmington Board
recorder for that city.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
GIRL IMAGINED that She
HAD Been ASSAULTED

The 4itizens Of Georgetown and vicin,
lty wede aroused last Thursday evening
by the report that Addie West, a fifteen
year old gill had been assaulted by 3
negro st her home while she was alone,
The child's mother had gone to q neigh.
boring store, and when she returned
her daughter was much worked ap
and to ID her tale of being attacked by
8 negro. The authorities Immediately
took uP the matter and began q search
for the man. It has later developed f,
hOwev pr, that the child imsgines all
kinds Of things when LETT alone, and
the au ihorities have given up the search
having become convinced that she wss
not attacked and that she became hys.
tericsl when her mother left her. The
authotlties say that the child had hys.
terical spells not unlike that Of last
week i0me time ago.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
of a Local Nature

The Ladies Social Circle will meet a
the home Of Mrs. W. l. Simpson OIL
Tuesday afternoon, March 9TH, at ont
o'clock.
Miss A. May Bastty died at hel
home in Wilmington on Tuesday, Feb.
ruary 2sth, 1911. Miss Baetty has many
friends in Milford.
The steamer FredeTIca will leave
Frederick for Philadelphia on Monday
March 9Th, at 9 a. m to be Overhsuled,
staying in Philadelphia about a week.
A Box Social will be held at Oak
Grove School, (Kirby's) Friday eve.
ming, March 10Th. Everybody invited
Come and bring boxes and cakes. II
that night should be stormy, it will be
held the following Tuesday evening.
A Box Social will be held at Church
Hill School on Friday evening, March
10th il that night be stormy, Social
will be held following Monday eve.
ming. Ladies are requested TO bring
boxes. Ice cream for sale also. Proceeds
for picnic.
The ladies OF the Reynolds NJ. P.
Church will hold q box social and festi.
val in Chase's Mill, near JeffersOn's Y
Roads. on Saturday evening, March
4th. The girls are preparing pretty
boxes and hoping the boys will come
and make the change jingle.
Through the efforts Of Congressman
Heald the appropriation bill In the
House contains many large sums for
the Improvements 20 the rivers and
harbOrs in this State. Smyrna and
Lewes received sums for the purchase
Of ground on which new Federal build
ings will be erected.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
CHURCH NEWS.

Presbyterian Church.-The pastor
will preach on "Tsuths for Today"
Sunday School ct ? O'Clock. Subject OF
study will be Solomon" Evening
meeting at Z o'clock Subject, "MOses. "
I st. Johns r. &. Church. Sunday,
March 5th, early Mass at 80 a. m
Sunday School at 9 80 =. m; late Mass
followed by BenedictiOn Of the Blessed
Sacrament at 10 As m The Way of
the CIOss at z 30 p. NJ Rev J e. Com.
iskey, officiating. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
Christ Church LIST Sunday in Lent,
Litany, Holy Communion and Sermon
at 10 30 8. m. Evensong and Sunday
School go p. m. Monday, Tuesday
and Friday at 4 p. m; Thursday at s
Q. N. Confirmation Glasses on Thurs
day at 4 p. M, (reetOr's residence), and
z p m. (church).
Sunday evening the meeting Of the
Epworth League promises to be most
interesting. The leader is Rev. h. 7.
Qnigg and the subject is 'Methodisms
Modern PrOphiI" The choir will rem
der special music. League envelopes
Tor March are due Please be prompt
in sending them in. The meeting be.
gins at 80 II are cordially invited.
Revival 81 vices continue at the NJ.
p Tabernical with much interest. Ser
vices on Sunday as follows: Expert.
euce meeting a. m; preaching 10 30,
followed by communion services and
reception OF members. Sunday School
, p. m; Christian EudeavOr services
$40 p m; preaching 30 p m, fol-
lowed by evsngelistic services and will
continue during the week if interest
continues.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
PLAYGROUND.

A committee OF the Parent Teachers
Association is planning for a play.
ground and gymnasium for the boys
and girls OF Milford. or the desirable
ity and advantage Of Fairgrounds with
supervised play, we will say more at
another time. We have decided upon
plan for raising money that has been
tried with marked success in other
places, namely, dividing the town in.
to districts, appointing a solicitor for
each district, calling on every one to
give what they can for the cause. This
canvass will not be made for some
weeks yet, as we want to perfect the
details, aud give time for every one to
know about it, and we hope, become in.
teTested in it.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
The governor NAMES
rice ASSOCIATE JUDGE

Last Monday morning Governor
Pennewill Withdrew the name OF Philip
@. Churchman as Associate Judge OF
New Castle County, and appointed h.
L. Rice TO the place. The Governor
sent the following message to the Sen.
ate: Gentlemen, on the sixteenth day
Of January, A D., 1911. appointed
Philip @ Churchman, Esq, to be an
Associate Judge OF the State Of Della
ware, resident in New Castle County,
in the place OF Daniel o. Hastings,
Esq, resigned, and on the same day
sent his name to the Senate FOR cOnfima.
tion. Up to the present time, owing
to certain charges preferred against him
the Senate has failed to make such con-
firmstion.
"Under the circumstances Philip Q
Cburchman has written me a letter de.
string and requesting me to withdraw
his name, a part Of which letter Of
withdrawal reads as follows: AS all
the charges made have now been re
futed, and ss the attack on me has i'm.
paired my influence as a member OF the
court, in fairness to the court aud my.
self, beg to request that you will
withdraw my name from the Senate
Therefore would ask OF you per
mission to Immediately withdraw from
the Senate the name of Philip Q.
Churchman.
(Signed) "SimeOn S. Pennewill."
After this message had been received,
Smithers brought in the sp.
pointment Of Mr.. Rice, who was
PrOthonOtsEy OF New Castle County,
aud is one OF the best known OF the
younger members Of the New Castle |
County bar He is a Republican and
always took an interest in the affairs OF
his party. up to the time he was elected
to the position Of prOthonOtsry.
The Senate last Tuesday confirmed
the appointment OF Mr.. Rice with the
vote OF all members being
present, one Senator being absent.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

George f Roach visited relatives il
Milton this week
G. NJ. Eddington, OF Richmond, Va
visited his parents last week.
Mrs. Simeon P. Richardson, Of Bal
timOre, is visiting her parents.
Mrs. Z. L. Stuart and Mrs. H. NJ
Holland visited Wilmington last week.
F. E. Daley. Of Wilmington, was the
guest Of Miss Frances Daniels on Sun.
day.
Mrs. S. E. Felt, of Emporium, Pa
is visiting her sister, Mrs. John c. Hall,
Of near town.
Mrs Van Leuvsn entertained her
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton OF Will
mingtOn, on Sunday.
Misses Lillian Hauser, Edith Glen
daniel, Kathryn, Eva aud Lille Truitt
were Houston visitors last Sunday.
William L. smith, who has been
spending the winter with his parents,
is making a business trip through the
Southern States. -
Misses Margaret and LeOna Isaacs
left last week for Baltimore, where
they Will spend two weeks before re.
turning to their millinery establish.
ment in Fayetteville, n. c.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
CHURCHMAN NAMED PROTHONOTARY.

Governor Pennewill has appointed
Philip @ Churchmsn to be PrOthonO-
tary OF New Castle County to succeed
H. L. Rice whose appointment to be
Judge was unanimously confirmed by
the Senate. The appointment Of Mr..
Churchman will not have to be con-
firmed by the Senate as it is an elective
Office, and the Governor has the right
to fill all vacancies occurring therein.
The commission has been sent to siT.
Churchman.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
COLONIAL TEA.

The members OF the Avenue NJ. E.
Sunday School will give Colonial Tea
Friday March 10th, at eight o'clock, in
their lecture room, for the benefit Of the
Sunday School, This promises to be a
most interesting affair; every member
is invited to appear in Colonial costume,
and some very unique numbers are
being planned. There will be plenty
Of music, aud refreshments will be
served. The small fee Of ten cents will
be asked. All are cordially invited to
come and shake hands with Colonial
heroes and herOines.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
HARBESON.
continues

There will be preaching at the Beaver
Dam Church Sunday at 10 30 a. m. anc
$50 p. M. Sabbath School Q 80 a. m; Y
P. S. C. E. att p. m. Prayer meeting
Tuesday night led by Mr.. Edgar Hill and
Friday night by Mr.. Geo. A. Rust at
O'Clock
The annual election Of church trustees
and the officers of the Sunday School OF
the Beaver Dam Church will be held
Sunday.
The festival, which was held last Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday nights at Mr..
Chas. Dutton's near Milton for PASTORS
salary was quite success, and the pastor
wishes to take this method to thank all
who took part.
The newly organized prayer meeting
at Beaver Dam is having a great success.
It is growing each week into interest and
power.
The fourth quarterly conference of Har-
beson Circuit will meet at the Beaver
Dam Church next Saturday week, March
18th, at p. m. All officers are asked to
be present.
Rev. E. P. Perry, of Georgetown, who
has accepted a call to the smithfeld,
Ohio, Methodist Protestant Church, and
his family have arrived safely, and so far
like their new appointment very much.
They find the people very kind and
friendly,
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
LARGE AUDIENCE ENJOYS S
A fine ENTERTAINMENTS T

The entertainment given in the New -
Century Club rooms, on last Fridayise
evening, by the ladies OF st. Johns r. n
| G. Church was a decided success, bothoth.
as regards a delighted au Hence aRdng
financial returns. The hall was filled led
to its capacity, and those present mRnfs nj
fest their appreciation by demsndingna
repeated eneores. Misses Jessie Plea8sss-
anton and Isabelle Kespert gave 9 finan
exhibition OF fancy dancing, and Mas g.
ter Lou Evans, the six year old wOndeT1
as Scrappy Coon, in black face jigs re- rs-
ceived 3 storm OF applause. Miss Helen ga
Lake, q very little girl, from Washing e.
ton, D. c., made q great hit ia herss7
songs and Cupid dance. Miss Florencs1Cs
Hammond, pianist, rendered choice
selections accompanying each scenesn
After the entertainment a compliment
tRry dance was given those in attend
ance. Among those who took parts
and deserve much praise, were Misses
Margaret, Anne and Ella GafEaey,
Katie and Frances Daniels, Mary,
Katie and Agnes McCaffrey, Thslmhz
and Helena Southland .and Helen MAJ
han Mr.. ]. Edgar Mahan and Master
Harry Daniels, Bryan and ThomRsas
McCafrey, Charles, Leo and Albettare
Gshney and Donald Campbell. The bs
was for the benefit Df OF
the Sanctuary Society Of st. JOhnisn's e
Church.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
MANY WOOTERS HEIRS.

Following the article published in
this paper several weeks ago cOncern.
ing the death Of certain Vineent
WOoters, Postmaster Davis has been
swsmped with inquiries about the man. )
To each enc Of the persons making an
inquiry he has sent a marked COPY Of
the Chronicle containing the story.
The persons seeking information are
from all walks OF life some being la s
borers while others are professional men
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
South Milford
along Blows
AUTHORSHIP FOR F. h. DAVIS.

President Taft this week appointed
Frank Il. Davis, Of Dover, Delaware.
70 be Auditor for the State and other
departments. Mr.. Davis is q young
lawyer well known in this State In
1908 he ran on the Republican ticket
for Attorney General, but was defeated.
He was appointed to the Treasury De-
partnent to succeed S. John Abbott,
and ae this position is being abolished
he was appointed to succeed Caleb r.
LAYTON. who resigned last fall.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
LADIES AID OF REYNOLDS CHURCH.

3 The Ladies Aid OF Reynolds Church
will meet at Mrs John Purnelps on
Saturday night, March llth; if that
night should be stormy, will meet on
Monday night following. All members
are requested to be present as there will
be new officers to elect. Cake and lem.
onade will be served free as has always
been, and ice cream to sell. Proceeds
from the cream will 60 to finish pay
ing the minister. We hope to have q
good attendance,
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
MARRIED.
VOORHEES, FRIES.

Ra phi B. Voorhees,, OF Philadelphia,
and Miss Lille Smith Fries, grand.
daughter Of the late Captain Samuel r.
Smith, were married on Monday even.
ing, February 9th, 1911, at the home
Of the bride, 1915 South 58rd Street,
West Philadelphia. The decorations of
flowers were beautiful, and they went
south on a wedding tour. They will
be home April 1st. Those who were
present from Milford were Misses Anna
and Bessie Ratcliff and Mr.. and Mrs.
George H. BRynum.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
WOMAN FOUND GUILTY.

The jury that tried Hattie Reese for
the murder Of John Curry, of Dover,
Wednesday found the woman guilty
Of murder in the second degree. The
jury had been out all night. Upon the
rendering Of the verdict, Chief Justice
sentenced her to life impris.
oDment and q fine Of $500.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
SOCK SOCIAL.

Tuesday evening, March l4th, the
Ladies Aid Of the NJ. P. Tabernacle will
hold a sock social, when the socks that
have been given out will be brought
in. and the same evening Ma Sweet
will appear at the Tabernacle with her
GOOD looking and talented daughters
DON'T fail to see this laughable play
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
MILFORD EIRE SIGNALS.

The Milford Fire Department has
gotten out system OF fire calls and
alarms which will enable the people to
learn at short notice the exact location
Of the blaze. For all fires in North
Milford long blow OF the fire whistle
will be given. II the fire is east OF Wal.
nut Street short blows will follow the
long one; if west Of Walnut Street
short blow will follow the long one
For South Milford 2 leng blows will be
given. n west Of Walnut Street l short
blow will follow the two long ones aud
il east Of Walnut Street 2 short blows
will follow the two long ones. The fol-
lowing diagram is given IN order to
fully explain the method as used:
North Milford
Long Blow
East Of Walnut street west OF Walnut street
short Blows short Blow
.................. .-....-......s..'..s t'''s---..
South Milford
Long Blows
East Of walnut street West OF Walnut street
2short Blows short Blow
The dotted line represents the Mis-
pilliOn River.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
WILL SPEAK At GRANGE.

Mr.. Wolters will speak at 2.15 p. m.
tomorrow, March 4th, at Milford Grange
Hall on the Delaware Fruit Exchange.
All members will please be present.
This meeting is 3 public one and every
body Is invited.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
BUILDING new BOAT.

The Vlnyard ShipbuiIding Company
have this week laid the keel for 8 new
fsslght boat. The boat will be 100 feet
long, feet depth OF hold, q feet beam,
snd win be equipped with a $50 horse
power gasoline engine Of the Harris
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
CALL TO GEORGETOWN ACCEPTED. !

I Rev. Mr.. Joslin, who has been con.
ducting evangelistie services for the
past two weeks at Central Church, leaF
Milford, has accepted q call from the
members OF the First NJ. P. Church Of
Georgetown, to fill the pulpit which
has been made vacant by the resigna.
tion OF Rev. E. P. Perry, who has &C.
cepted the pastorate Of the smithfleId, y
Ohio, NJ. P. Church.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
MINOR CHILD GETS A PENSION,

Col. John Wainwright, Of Whining
ton. Delaware, has secured a pension
for Frank E. Crowley, Of SeafOrd, Del
aware, minor child Of Patrick Il. Crow
Bsy, late Cos B and I, 9Th o. 8. Inf.
Ne a. allowed s14 q month from No
Nanh hsr 2isL, 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
REMODEL COURT HOUSE.

Z The Sussex County Levy Court has
just passed a resolution bonding the
County for 5000 with which to re.
model the court house. Two additional
rooms, and some extra stslr.wsys viii
be added, thus giving more room Which
ls much needed at the place. Charles
Fisher, Of Milford, drew the plans foF
the remodeIing Of the building.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
BRIDGHAM.

Mrs. Annie BHdgham, widow OF tho
late Samuel Bridgham OF South NH.
ford, died on Saturday, February 25th,
1911, at her home in South Milford.
Mrs Bridgham is survived by two chill.
dren, John Bridgham and Mrs. SalIie
LOwery, both OF Milford. Funeral SER
vices were held Monday afternoon and
interment made at Union Cemetery,
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
KICKED By HORSE.

Last week Owen Deputy, OF near
Milford, was kicked in the head byiR
hOrsc, receiving q very bad cut on the,
chin. The doctor had to take seven
stitches in the Injury. Mr.. Deputy u
much improved at this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-03
OBITUARY.
WARD.

Miss Hattie Ward, OF Bridgevllle,
died at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
William H. Richardson, in South Mfl.
ford, Tuesday evening, February 25th, ID
1911, aged "a years. Funeral services
were held Thursday evening at Z 80 p. g
m, at the home OF Mrs. Richardson.
Interment will be made at Bridgeville
this morning