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Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

John e Jump is spending few
days in Philadelphia
/ Mrs G 7. Reed and son are visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Charles Humphreys visited his sons
in DagsbOro this week.
Miss Sara E. Banning is visiting
friends and relatives at Georgetown
and Milton.
Miss Mary Brust. Of Philadelphia
was the guest OF Miss Mary Trader
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldsborough and
daughter. Of Easton, Md are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. George h. Hall
Mrs. Homer Porter and daughter.
Mabel. OF Baltimore have been visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs Caleb Smith.
F. BessOn Austin and wife, Of Cam
den, n. visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lsvinus Austin, Of Milford Neck,
last week.
Miss Helen B Boone, who has been
visiting Mr. and MIs w. G Ssmmons,
has returned to her home 10 West
Philadelphia.
Mrs. John L Shortall, OF Clayton.
and Eugene McCafTrey, Of the U. s. s
Mississippi, are visiting their father,
J e. McCaffrey.
Mrs. George f. Wilson has returned
to her home 10 Camden n. after
spending few days with relatives and
friends in ard near Milford
DR.. and Mrs George Marshall will
leave on Monday afternoon FOR Wash
inpton D. G. where Mrs Marshall will
attend the International meeting as a
delegate from the Delaware Branch.
Mrs. George ". Marshall and Miss
Anna J. Davis sttended the Executive
Board meeting Of the D ). F w G at
the home Of the President Mrs Robert
Lindale in Wyoming, on Thursday
April Goth.
Misses Della Hall, Pauline Towse nd |
Elmily Jones. an Virginia Salevan,
aud Messrs Marshall Townsend |
Pence, aud James 5alevan
left this morning for Newark where
they Will attend the Seventh Annual |
Dauce Of the X ,pps Alpha Fraternity /
Of Delaware College
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
DEDICATION FESTIVAL.

The people OF Milford should have a
kindly interest in the welfare Of Christ
1 Church parish, which is older than the
town. and which has exerted an uplift.
| ing il fluence over the community for
upwards of two hundred ytars, and II
is hoped that there may be a replesen
tative gathering Of the tOwnspeople at
the church on Wednesday next. when
the 18th anniversary OF the conservation
Of the present church building Will he
celebrated with appropriate ceremonies.
There will be services at Z 80 aud II 30
q m, aud luncheon at 80 p. m
Among the guests will he the Bishop
Of the Diocese and a number OF the dio
cesar clergy. Those who have accepted
invitations include Archdeacon Turner,
the Tecto's OF Dover, Seaf1Id, George
town, New Castle, MillsbOro, Trinity
and st. Andrews, Wi miugton, the
vicar Of Old Swedes', aud the cutate Of
ST Johns, Wilmington. The Bishop
will preach at the noon service, the
music at which will be led by a special
choir The following is the pro gram:
Professional hyr1n-"The Church's One Foun-
datOn
In.roii hymn Chr st ismade the sure Fouuda.
tion."
Kyrie and Gloria tibi-W. B. Gilbert
Sermon hymu-'We love the place O God"
Ofiertory Authenticate Up, My Glory
Barnbv.
Sursum Corda and sanctus W. B Gilbert
Com munion hymn-"The King OF Love NV
Shepherd Is "
Gloria in FXcelsi4-O Chant.
Nunc Dtmittis-E r. Bun ett.
RecesSionai hymn-"U God, our Help in Ages
Past
The offerings Of the day will he de
voted TO fund FOR the provision Of
rectory and parish house. During tie
afternoon pilgrimage is planned to the
grave OF the Rev Sydenham ThorDe,
al Silver Hill, and another If time per
mits, to Church Hill. "Parson" rhuTne
was in charge Of the parish when the
present building was Oegun, and Church /
Hill is the site Of the original church.
A CORDIAL invitation to participate in =
the celebration il extended to all.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
OBITUARY.
Royce.

Benjamin o. BJyce, the oldest son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Boyce Of Slaugh.
ter Neck, died st their home Oh Satur
day morning, April pad, 1911, aged Is
years, II months and II days, and the
funeral which was held at the Slaugh.
ter Neck Church WAS sad and impTes
sive. Tho his life was so short, Bennie
wss loved by all who knew him, aud
had hosts OF friends who more than
filed the church to pay last tribute
OF respect t. the remains OF the faithful
boy, aud to ex press their 81 mpathy to
tue sorTOwiBg parents. As the stratus
OF The funeral march sounded thrO' the
church the girls OF his class, gOwned IN
white with badges OF mourning and
laden with beautiful flowers, walked
slowly and with bowed heads up the
center sisle followed by the pail bearers,
six schOOl.m ates then came the casket
Of pure white, followed 10y his physi-
ciau and the stricken parents and little
brothers, with the large fsmi Of griev
ing loved QUE. The Fl iJTal offerings
WsIe varied aud beautiful. and were
laid upon the silent form by tear-blibded
schOOlmates, who chose pink and white
carnations, with bands Of broad white
ribbon as a tribute of their love for their
dead cOmIade. The Epworth League,
u " hich Bennie was an active aud
earnest worker, presented fifteen PINK
roses TO mark the years of the young
life White carnations came from his
physician, aud other friends presented
fruit blossoms as token Of the life that
had hlossomed on earth but mstured
III heaven. Bennie's life was al ex
ample for old aud young An earnest
christian, he many Times during the
church services rose maniully and in
his bOy ish accents assured pastor aud
friends that bis hope was fixed in Christ,
for he had lad his life upon the altar,
aud tho We can not understand just
why this sore grief came, we do realize
It to he G IDS will, and are to glad that
our faith teaches us that we shall see
our lost one 10 glory II we are true to
the end The service was conducted
by Rev William p. Taylor Of Lincoln |
City, under whose efforts Bennie was
converted and who gave touching |
yet cheering message to the beIeaved
urging them to be faithful few years,
then they should behold their boy again
s J Wilson & Son were funeral direc
tors.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
OF a Local Nature

The Alden Branch OF the Sunshine
Circle will meet with Mrs George n.
Baynum Thursday May 4th. 1911, at
80 p m.
The Ladies Aid S ,ciety Of New Mar.
ket Church will meet Saturday evening
April 18th, at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Jones. All are cordially
invited
Several persons are considering build
iug homes for themselves in Milf rd
this year but, the price Of lots, as asked
by owners. seems TO prevent the work
commencing this spring
Tne monthly business meeting Of
the Ladies Aid Society OF the Avenue
NJ E Church will be held at the resi.
dence Of Mrs James Anderson Wed.
uesday May 3rd 1911 p. M
The grass at the depot grounds re
sembles the old depot il appears to be
entirely worn out and needs re estab-
fishing with new seed or sod Lets
have new gTses rs soon as possible.
Concrete pavements are to be laid
from the intersection of South Wslr ut
Street and CLARK Avenue on the latter
avenue its nerth side, from Walnut
Street to Lake View Avenue. This
will make beautiful summer walk
for more than a mile, ali OB concrete
sidewalk, and in handsome new part
OF the town.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
KENT COUNTY COURT.

A novel damage suit before jury in
Superior Court, was begun Monday
morning and was vigorously fought by
both side-a conflict between two i'm
portant manufacturing enterprises in
Kent County.
John w Killen, proprietor OF the
Killen Roller Mile. and owner Of
fine fruit and vegetable farm SOUTH
west Of Frederick, brought acticn
against the Phoenix Company, an
electric lighting corporation which has
purchased and is operating SIS an i'm
mense power house the old Coursey
Mills. Mr.. Killen sues for damages,
charging that the Phoenix Company
was held in bond and is still firmly
holding an unreasonable amount Of
water depriving him Of his power and
flooding his vegetable farm on the re-
lease, inuudating al least twelve acres
Of market gardening land and valuable
wood tracts.
The Phoenix Company was represen-
ted by Lawyers Ridgely and Anderson
and by its president. William M.
Hope. A. B. Magee appeared for Mr..
Killen.
The judge instructed jury to non
suit the case.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
new STATE BOARD OF
EDUCATION APPOINTED

In acco rdsnce with the law passed
by the last legislature Governor Penne.
will yesterday afternoon appointed the
new State Board OF Education. The
members Of this board are men who
have all shown much interest in pub.
lie school matters and the choice of
men is very good. The appointments
follow: George W. Twitmeyer, Viii
mingtOn, years Harry Hayward,
Newark, years; Frederick Brady,
Middletown. yeals; Henry Ridgely,
Dover, s year; John W. Herring,
Milford, yeas; Geo. 5 Messersmith,
Lewes years; Henry Clay Davis,
Laurel, years. State Auditor Theo
Townsend is Secretary OF the new
State Board Of Education, by virtue OF
his off ce. Much improvement will
surely result in the schools Of Della.
ware from the new board.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
CHURCH NEWS.

st. Johns r. Z. ChuIch.-Sunday,
April Both, Sunday School at 10 m.
Mass will be celebrated AT 10 As q. m.
Evening services. sermon aud Benedic-
tion Of the Blessed sacrament at 30
m. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Presbyterian Church.-The pastor
Will preach at II O'Clock. Subject !;
The Baptism aud TEN ptatiOn. Sun
day School at 2 o'clock. Lesson,
"King Hezekian." EvehIng meeting
at 7 O'Clock. Topic Hawaii and the
Philippines.
Christ Church end Sunday after
Easter services al 73O and 1890 y. N.
and p. IN. Sunday School al 2 30 p.
m Monsy (Sts. Philip and James
Day Holy Communion at 1880 N
Wednesday II Dedication FestlvaD-
Service al 80 and II 30 n. N. Friday
Service al p. III.
Avenue NJ. E Church. Glass a. m
Divine worship 1870 y. NJ, sermon,
The Victory OF Faith" The Easter
Anthems repeated by request. 20
Day OF Christ" Bsrtlette, "Ralse Now
Your Joyful Praises" Macy. Recep
ton. sunday School in Church and
Chapel p. III EpwoTth League $50
p. m. led by Miss Stella Handy. Choir
rehearsal and Official Board meeting
this Friday evening Z 80 o'clock.
NJ p. Tabernacle. e.-Services IS fol.
lows on sunday Glass meeting 8 a. M.
Preaching 10 80 a m. subject, Wanted
For The Lords Services" followed by
receiving a large number into full
mem bersbip. Sunday School 2 p. m
Penticostal services Is p. m Chris
tian Endeavor 80 p NJ; Preaching
7 30 p. N subject, blossoms" followed
by evangelistic services. You are cor
daily invited to attend all OF the above
services. L A Bennett pastor
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
UNIQUE SALE OF
70 BUILDING LOTS

Last Friday, April 2lst, marked one
Of the most unique aud largest sales Of
Milford real estate that has ever taken
place in a single day
The real estate was what has been
known as the "Causey Trsct, " located
inst west OF Walnut Street, south, aud
south Of the d. NJ & V. Railroad Sta.
lion. 1t was owned by the Farmers
Sank; Of Georgetown, consisted OF
about 25 or 80 acres Of land, all in the
!Own limits.
Recently the tract had been pur
chased by what is known Is the Dixie
Realty Company ana through lts direc
lion aud management the tract was re
surveyed, the streets and avenues
clearly laid out, and the land divided
into 20 fine bulldog lots.
Prior to the day OF the sale much ad
vertising had been done, presents were
announced to be given away to those
attending the sale, and prizes given
those who guessed nearest to the sg
Rregate amount Of the entire purchase {;
aIl Of which together with the Milton
Sand, had the effect Of drawing large
crowd Of spectators and bidders.
The sale began promptly as advertised
st 10 O. clock Friday morning under the
direction Of the Dixie Twin AuctiOneers
who cry the same bid at the time, in
the same tone and conduct the sale as
though it were one aucti"neer taking
she bids and selling the property.
Every lot was sold and II is safe to
say that before long many of the lots
will be marked by modern no nes,
which will add much to the beauty
and material wealth Of the town.
The people of Milford are to be con-
graduated upon the work Of the Dixie
Realty Company for selling this tract,
which has been practically useless so
far ss the town has been concerned,
but which now by it's having been
called into life by this enterpIislng
company, will form one OF the best
and most nicely located residential
sections OF NJ ilfOrd.
Among those who purchased the
lots were: d Short and brother
Robert Short, of Georgetown, George
H Hall J. 5. Short Walter H Davis,
Arlie Dickerson, George Dsvis, Har
risen, Theodore Vessey. Of Oelmar.
D. B. Nailor, Ezra Wilcox John Davis
and Nathaniel Thomas.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
TOY SHOP A SUCCESS.

The Toy Shop, an opereits given by
the lsdes Of the New Century Club,
was success in every meaning OF
the word The $50 persons in the cast
showed by their acting that Miss Book
waiter had drilled them throughly.
The small children who played the
oart Of dolls, were especially fine An
other nerson WIN played bis part well
was Ell ward Evans, as Puck. The
hit Of the evening was the song 'Bobbie
SnaflOe" su g by the three children
Llewellyn Evans, Elizabeth Belts, aud
Emma Lindale The two little girls
were dressed IN long dresses with trains
aud master LleWellyn wuie long tTOus-
ers In fact it was hard to distinguish
the best Of sll the auy different things
they were all good Miss B90kwslter
has staged one Of the best, II not the
best. home talent entertainments ever
given in Milford, aud it is certain that
any entertainment staged by her in the
future in Milford will meet with sue
cess
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
". c. 7. U. CONVENTION
To BE AT BRIDGEVILLE

/ The annual convent ton Of the Wom-
ans Christian TemperaLce ce Unlon Of
Sussex County will be entertained by
the Bridgeville union, at the Bridge
vile NJ f. Church oO Friday May 9th
1911 The convention Is looked for
ward to with interest by all who are
ia sympathy with the cause It re-
presents. and this convention Is con.
tidently expected TO be the most en-.
lhuslastic spirited and successful one
held in this county for years which Is
accounted for by the increased interest
IN the cause and the great amount
Of effort in preparing aud arranging q
program for the occasion.
The first session OF the convention
will open on Friday morning at 10 10
Mrs. Kate Smithers presiding. This
will be followed by an afternoon aud
evening session all OF which promise
to be entertaining aud instructive.
Que Of the features in fact treat to
the general public will be the address
dent of the Georgia State W. e. 4. U.
who will speak in the evening at 8
O'Clock. Mrs. ArmOr Is considered the
greatest woman orator IN America.
rhe following comments OF the press
will give me inumation OF the
eloqueuce Of the talented speaker who
Is the greatest attraction anO feature Of
this convention.
Mrs ArmOT is q woman of intense
eaTneslness, with brigat mind that
works like lightning. command of
language that Is rs TemHTkaOie as II Is
unusual, and an impetuUus eoquence
that seems to come fIOm the very
depths of her soul. Sue IL a woman
Of rare convictions Aud of rare men
tanty, and with the faculty to fOrclble
expression developed to 4 wonderful
extent. The Columbus (Ga.) En-
quIfer sun, Nov. l9lh, 1908
Aud there was Oue, 5 ,uthern
Woman, u Georgia Woman, whO ad-
dressed the vast convention She WAS
a small woman. quick Oi mOvement,a
bundle of nerves She was = live
wire Que time she was Au In-
tellectual termagant, engaged Ia de-
dehuTtatIOn; again she WAS
ap Esther pleadiag passiOnately for
her people; agaIn she was Joan OF
Aic, calling ON her couutTymen to a.
rise buckle on the ibsyOnet and defend
item -elves. Sue was eloquent, tragic
formidable; nuW cyclone IN petit
cuats. with \ voice OF thunder. now
moving about with serpeutine graci-
Dsi and pleading J., the most dulcet
and tender tones. Spe All the entire
gamut from All ihSldious huuOr that
would steal smile from the lips OF
grief to q malevOleut and chjuTgatoTy
Trade against ner pet euemy that was
marvellous IN its rhetorical cOpl0usnees
md intensity w NJ Comually in
Elkdnm, writing OF the National W.
q Y u Convention in Nashville. Tenn.
Mrs Armor will speak at Milford on
sunday May 7lh Every one should
Jake advantage OF this opportunity aud
near the National speaker
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
APPLICATIONS FOR PARDONS.

J. Frank Ball has given notice Of an
application for the par ion of Reese
Roberts, cOlored, who was convicted Of
the murder Of Mr. ard Mrs r bert
Carey at Claymont He give- the fol
lowing reasons for making the appli-
cation
First That he is not guilty Of the
offence charged in the indictment upon
which he was convicted
SecOnd-Thst certain witness who
testified against HIM testified falsely.
Third-That since that trial and
since the motion for 3 new Trial, he has
discovered his ability to show Oy wit
nesses that the testimony of the States
witness, Edward Stevenson, was false
and also that said Edward Stevenson
is a man unworthy Of belief and not to
be believed On his oath.
Fourth-That the attorney general
, - strary to law, prevented the coroner
from solding an inquest in said case
until after his trial and conviction.
Fifth-That the attorney general
permitted only one witness, namely
Harry 1. Gills, to testify before the
grand jury with the exception Of DR..
Bastian who testified before the said
grand jury as to the cause Of death.
Sixth-That said Edward Stevenson
was not called by the State until the
last day Of the trial, and when it was
impossible for said Reese Roberts to
secure witnesses to impesch his tesii
mony other than the testimony Of
himself.
Application Will also be made for
the commutatiOn OF the sentence Of
death to life impresanme Dt in the
cases Of Earl Hugo Brown, and James
Sharp. cOlOred on account Of their age,
and the treatment experienced by the
boys while at the home Of WilmOre
Rogers, father Of the murdered boy, at
which home the prisoners were bound
boys.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
WILL REPEAT THE TOY SHOP.

The success OF the Toy Shop last
Tuesday evening was such that the
ladies Of the town have requested that
the entertainment be repeated. Miss
Bookwalter has accordingly decided to
give the play this (Frlday) evening for
the benefit Of those who were unable
TO attend the last time The price Of
admission has been changed this time,
it being but 10 and % cents. This
should insure large attendance The
same cast Of characters will be in the
play.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
MARRIED.
rHoMpsoN-MERRIKEN

SON-MERRIKEN.
William rhom psOn, Of PittsOurg Pa,
and Mrs Elizabeth h Merriken, daughter
Of Mr.. Carlyle, of Lincoln, were married
at Christ Church Easter Monday 10y
the Rev. Mr. Andrews. Mr. and Mrs
Thompson Will locate at Lincoln.
ABBOTT BENSON.
William NJ. Abbott, Of near Cedar
Creek. and Florence Benson, Of Cedar
Neck, were married on Friday evening
al the NJ. p. parsonage by Rev. l. A
Bennett. Mr. aud Mrs ABBOTT VIII
reside IN Sussex County where he Is
engaged IN farming -
GRAY BURT. II
On Wednesday evening, April 18Th,
at 8 O'Clock, at the home Of Mrs
George E Burt at Wavtrly, Va, her
daughter, Miss Louie Burt was married
to Jester Alfred Gray OF Milton, Della
ware The ceremony was performed
by Rev. w. w. Edwards, in the pres
ence Of 3 humber OF relatives aud
friends from many parts Of the country.
The bride who is an accom- plished
ana expert hOrsewOman and
since her debut, popular in the younger
social set OF Virginia, was attended by
her sister, Miss Mary Burt, aud James
Derickso of Elizabeth City,
n C., cousin OF the groom acted as
best man. Mr.. Gray is a member OF a
Delaware family. Miss Burt
wore travelling suit OF dark blue, ana /
carried bride roses. Little Miss Mary |
Burt. dressed IN dainty frock Of white
lingerie, carried a huge sheaf Of pink
roses. Mr.. and Mrs Gray left on the ]
AZ o'clock train for al extended North
srn tour.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
MRS. ". 0. PRICE DEAD.

Mrs w. o. Price, wife Of w o.
Price, OF Wilmington, and mother Of
j Denney Price, formerly Of Milford,
and also Of Mrs William A Webb, Of
this town, died suddenly at the home
Of her daughter Mrs. John Titus, IN
Wilmington on Sunday, April 10Th,
1911. Funeral sevices were held on
Thursday of last week, and interment
made in that city. Mrs. Price was
known in Milford and the lower part
Of the State havin Z resided at Camden,
Delaware for number Of years.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
JAMES ". REEDY DEAD.

Just as we are going 70 press we are
informed Of the death of James w.
Reedy at his home ia Bridgeton, N J
after a lir gering illness OF several
months Of Bnght's disease, aged about
"a years. TIE deceased is survived by
a wife and two children, and his father,
ex Sheriff Frank Reedy, formerly Of
this place. Burial services will be beld
at Odd Fellows Cemetery Immediately
after the arrival Of the 10 81 train Sat
uIday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
HORSE DUNBARTON dies
FOLLOWING OPERATION

4 DunbsrtoD, the highly bred trotting
stallion, record 2634 one OF the fl est
hOT, e. that has ever been in the stud
IN Lower Delaware, owned by II B.
Windsor OF this town, met with seri
Gus accident IN Friday OF last week,
sustaining a malignant rupture. As
soon as the accident occurred DR. Rob
erts and DR. Ruhl we're called and inn.
mediately advised the telephOning for
a specialist. The doctors worked on
the horse aud we're soon able to effect a
tenn poTaIy relief to the animal and Il
was thought that Dunbarton would
soon recover until Saturday his cObtl-
tiOn became worse aud Dr. T. -es, q vet.
eTinary aud specialist Of Wilmington
was phOned for, coming to Milford and
operating with the hope f saving the
animal for road purposes, but unfoT.
tunstely the condition Of the horse was
such thst he was not able 10 stand the
ordeal Of the operation aud died shortly
thereafter This horse was of such
breeding that the people Of Lower Del
q ware will note his death with q great
deal u regret
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
CAPT. LAWSON TO THE FRONT.

Captain Joseph G. Lawson has been
named as the third detail Of the Organ
ized Militia Of Delaware, for duty with
the Regular Army oD the Mexican
border. Chauncey p Holcomb, first
sent, has returned, but Major Marshall,
the second detail is still there. Captain
Lawson will leave here on May to
report to the commanding general Of
the maneuvering division in San Anto-
Mo on May IL.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
WILL CONTEST WILL.

Through the will Of Miss Mary H.
Ratcliff, who died recently, Mrs. A.
B. Hauser receives all Of her property.
For several years past Mrs Hauser has
attended to the wants of Miss Ratclifi,
and it is natural that the will should
be made as it was. Several distant re
latives have now given notice that
they will contest the will.
Milford chronicle., 1911-04-28
ENTERTAINMENT ENJOYED.

The entertainment given under the
auspices OF the Playground association
last Friday evening was much enjoy ed
by the audience. The songs and chorus
were all well given and appreciated by
those present.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-12-15

Dear Santa Claus Please bring me a
piano and also apples, oranges, candy
and bananas. Bring other little boys
and girls something too. I'm little girl
ten years old and in the fourth reader.
| will try to mind mama and papa.
will try to be good girl as long as /
live. have a little brother. He is
three years old. He wants a rockey
hore and wagon. Good bye. Your
little girl. SADIE ANN HATcHETT.
Union City, Tenn, Dec. IL.