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Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
The PLAYGROUND.

Sjme Of us believe in Foreign Mis-
siOns. More OF us believe in Home
Missions. We hope that all Of us be
lieve in our town home missions. In
no time Of our cOuntTy's history has
there been so many forms Of home
missionary effort especially for the
welfare Of the children. Judge Lind
sey has reformed the methods Of deal
ing with the ordinary bad boy. Jane
Adams has shown what culture and
sympathy can do for the children
and youth of Chicago. Save the boy,
and the man can take care Of himself
Several forms Of practical home mis-
sIOnsry work can be done for our UOys
and girls The boys CLUB is fine begin.
ing a playground and gymnasium
should be . close second aud third.
They should cooperate. The Parent
Teachers Committee have dOue good
deal "f thinking and Planning and go
ing to and fro to fiud a suitable place
for the playground Next week we
hope to state more definitely when we
will solicit for contributions and where
the playground will be- II will be an
excellent object for an Easter offering
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
MISS MARGARET GRIER has A PARTY.

Miss Margaret Vaules Grier was ten
years old on Tuesday lsst, so in honor
Of the occasion her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. g. Layton GIier, gave her q party
on the evening Of that day. II was q
costume affair the guests and Miss
Margaret herself appearing as ehsrsc-
teTs taken from history and fiction.
Catherine Davis represented Spring -
an airy, breezy Spring, suggesting the
present season. Elizabeth Vale was
fairy, a character requiring very little
make up on the part OF Elizabeth.
Eleanor VlnyArd was another Spring,
showing that we cannot have too much
Of that season, providing it behaves ss
the poets would have US believe. The
Goddess OF Liberty, typical Of this age
OF feminine emancipation, W hich begins
81 ten years OF age. was represented by
Mabel Davidson. Irma Pierce marched
in, q veritsble little Red Riding Hood,
right out Of story book. The other
maidens, Helen Barrett, Mary Grier,
Edith Powell, Elizabeth Day and Clara
Prettyman, were resp endentin Colonial
costume, modest and charming. like
their great grea; grandmothers who rode
in stage coaches and spun fine linen.
Al the feast which was spresd there
we're good things galore. The favOts
were baskets Of candy, which the maid
ems seemed to know what to do with
Ten candles glOwed above the great
birthday cake; then sputtered and /
burned low, for Miss Margaret had tin
shed her tenth year and was entering I
lpOn the mature age Of eleven
Then came games. dancing aud a
general jolly time, until the gentlemen
'ame to escort the young ladies home,
md as each Of the msidens put up her
ips for parting kiss, she said Good
hight, papa"
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
The YOUNG LADIES GIVE
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT

The young ladies Of the Milford High
School Alumni Association acquitted
themselves in a very commendaOle
manner last evening when they pre-
sented The American Girl" in ArmOry
Hall. A large and appreciative audi
ence enjoyed the performance. The
girls have been prsctieing hard for the
pact two weeks under the instruction
OF Prof. s. q. da Silva Of Philadelphia
TO mske the affair the huge success that
it wHs last night. TIE scene Of the Op.
eretta was laid at boarding school in
England, where q new Irish pupil was
expected by the faculty. In some unac
cOunthble manner, however, an Ameri.
can girl stTayed into the school and not.
withstaDding her arguments to the con
tTary, she was mistaken for the Irish
student and installed in the school.
This Misunderstanding on the part Of
the teachers, coupled with the actions
Of The American Girl" caused much
fun and excitement for the girls of the
school, and considerable anxiety for
the teachers. Fhe chOTuses and solos
were exceptionally fine. Miss Nellie
Evans made hit in her Spanish Nov
city Song and Dance, as did the Misses
Hall and TruittiD their kissing Song"
Miss Helen Richards played the part
OF Bridget in q fine manner. and her
song, "Pstrick O'RRffertY's Flying Ma
chine" was well received by the house
During the intermiesiOn readings and
inn APPROXIMATIONS were we'll given by
Prof da Silva. The entertainment was
given by the ladies to aid the Scholar
ship Fund Of the Alumni Association,
and q snug sum was realized
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
REAL ESTATE SALES.

e. T. w. Williams, real estate broker,
has sold the 70 acre farm located about
miles west Of Harrington, owned by
Franklin Brothers, to Albert ROda-
'baugh. Of Allegheny County, Pa.
e. T. w. Williams has made sale Of
q 80 acre farm located one mile west Of
Robbins Station, owned by o. w. An
dersOn. This farm was selected by w.
J. Shiles, Of Wilmington, Delaware.
G. T. w. Williams has sold the 81
acre farm located one.half mile south
OF Robbins. This farm was the prop
erty OF Rev. J. L Null. and the puF.
chaser is G. F. Lombard, Of New York
City.
q. T. w Williams has purchased
from Mrs. Mary H. Pratt the property
adjOinging his residence and located on
the northeast corner Of Front and North
Streets, North Milford. Delaware, con.
sistlng Of 8 grocery store and barber
shop with dwellings for each.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
The MILFORD new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular meeting Of the Milford
New Century Club was held Monday,
March p b, Mrs s G. Evans Jr 2nd
vice. president, presiding The greater
part OF the meeting was occupied by
the discussion Of the revised by laws,
and it is requested that all members
attend the next business meeting, when
these bylaws Will be voted upon Mics
Jennie Stanton has succeeded Miss
Hettie Latchum in the chairmanship
Of mutic. and the program prepared by
her consisted Of two delightful solos
q vocal solo by Miss Edith Quigg and
q piano solo BY Miss Mary Smith.
Next week the program will be given
by the officers Of the club.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
HANG ROBERTS On GOOD FRIDAY.

II has just come to the notice Of the
people Of Delaware that the date, April
l4th, on which Reese Roberts, tue mur.
derer OF the Cssey's, is to be hung, is
Good Friday. The church people Of the
city OF Wilmington feel that the execu.
tiOn should not take place that day,
for they think that the sOlemnity Of
the day should be observed The date
was set last fall, and it is doubtful if
the court thought Of the day being
Good Friday 1T the time. The Supreme
Court has confirmed the act Of the
lower court, and but one way is now
open to the changing Of the date, that
lie that the governor give the cOndem.
ned man 3 temporary repTieve.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
PLAYGROUND ENTERTAINMENT.

The pelsOns in charge Of the move
ment for Fairgrounds In Milford, have
been able to get Miss Marion F. Mann,
Of Philadelphia, to come to Milford and
coach the home talent here for her
play entitled "Class Day." This play
has been we'll received at every place
in which 1t has been staged, and at
Mount Holly, N j., it was repested
three times each time to a crowded
house. The children Of this town need
3 place to play and money invested in
tickets for this entertainment will be
money we'll spent. II will be given in
Milford, April 21st, and tickets fer It
will be put on sale Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
TOWN CARRIERS WALK
AVERAGE "a MILES DAILY

Interesting figures showing the work
done at the Milford postolfice in con
necti0n with the town free delivery
service, were glesned from the reports
compiled in response to the request Of
the Postal Department, at Washington.
Some OF the statistics are:
Estimated number Of square miles
covered by the carriers, one
Average number OF persons served
per carrier, 9s6.
Average number Of places Of delivery
per carrier, 29l.
Number Of street letter boxes in ute,
8, packages, /.
Percentage OF residences provided
with mail receptscies, % per cent.
Total average daily time Of carriers,
10 hours.
Number Of pieces Of mail routed per
minute per carrier on day designated
by department. %.
Number of pieces OF fret class mail
routed per minute per carrier at same
time, 20
DISTANCE COVERED BY CARRIERS.
Figures on the work Of carriers maxi
ing four trips day are:
Average daily Office time per carrier,
! hour 80 minutes.
Average weight OF mail delivered per
carrier daily, pounds frst-class and
As pounds ell classes.
Average number Of pieces Of mail de-
livered daily per carrier, 2s4 tirst-class
and 30s all classes.
Average number Of all receptacles
per route, IS
Average numOer OF stops made daily
per carrier, 290
Average number Of miles travelled
per day per carrier, IA miles.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
BOWERS APPOINTED COLLECTOR.

Governor PenDewill this week ap
pointed Isaac w Bowers, Of Whining
ton, collector Of S ate Revenue to sue
ceed Harry w. Chairs. Mr. Bowers is
q we'll known Republican. and is at
present chairman OF the Third Ward
Republican CLUB Of Wilmington. He
WAS recommended by several prOmi
nent persons Of Wilmington.
Other appointments made by the
Governor are +: Napoleon Register to
be Justice Of the Peace al Lewes to sue.
ceed Roman Tsmsny, deceased
Richard CarrOws, Of Camden, State
Commissioner Of Fish and Fisheries,
to succeed Albert Archer, OF Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
Mr.. ROBBINS AGAIN HONORED.

Willard 5 Robbins, q former Della
wsresn who resided at Dover, but who
has had a position with the United
States Geological Survey for many years
pact, has been selected by the Govern
ment to represent that department at
the ex position to be held at Turin, Italy,
this summer Mr. Robbins, sccompa-
MED by his wife. sailed for Italy last
week to take charge OF his new duties,
He has had charge Of the departments
in the following expositions:
Worlds Fair at st. Louis, Missouri, in
1904 Portland, Oregon, 1905; James
town, 1907 Alaska Yukon Pacific at
1909 At all these expOsitions
Mr.. Robbins has shown great ability.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
CAPT. HOLCOMB TO GO TO MEXICO.

There were so many officers Of the
different military organizations Of the
country who wanted to go to Texas to
watch the maneuvers there, that the
government was unable to allow all Of
them to go. or the twenty five who
wanted to go from Delaware, but one
was allowed. When this information
reached General WickeTsham he ap.
pointed Captain HOlcOmb, Of New Cas-.
tie, regimental Quartermaster Of the
First Infantry Organized Militia Of
Delaware, to go to San Antonio, Texas,
to attend the maneuvers. Captain HOl-
comb viii report at tine camp April 5th.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
OF a Local Nature

To morrow.
April the first.
IL All Fools Day.
ATbutus is in bloom.
Herring, shsd, rock, perch and trout
are in the Milford markets now.
"Class Day" sn entertainment for
the benefit Of your children Wait for
it.
"The Toy Shop" will be given in
ArmOrY Hall, April 25th. For the
benefit OF the New Century Club
Are you interested in a playground
for the children Of Milford? ? II so buy
q ticket for "Clsss Day" aud help tue
good cause along.
Great Sschem Harry NJ. VickeTs will
pay an official visit to SakImss Grioe,
No. 10, Imp'd o. r. NJ, Of Milford, on
Tuesday, April llth.
Members Of the Arts aud Crafts
Guild are requested to be present this
evening, when colOrs and design will
be selected for the guild.
The Mary land Annual Conference Of
the Methodist Protestant Church will
convene at FederalsbuIg, Md, ID lis
eighty third session on April b.
The business meeting OF tine Ladies
Aid Society will be held al the home
Of Mrs. Thomas Davis on Wednesday
afternoon, April 5th, at 8 O'Clock
The Slaughter Neck w. e.. T U. will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Charles E
Reed on Thursday, April 9th, 1T 2 p,
M. All members are requested to brng
dues. Text-wOrd, "Help."
l/The Dixie Realty Company have
purchased the Causey Tract Of land
near the depot, aud have made several
building lots from it. These they intend
to sell al public auction in ABOUT three
weeks
The Alden Branch OF the Sunshine
Society will meet with Mrs. Charles d. |
Abbott, Thursday, April 9th, at $50 p. |
m. We have started a wheelchsir
fund and any contribution will be
received by Mrs. A. w Pow
ell, treasurer.
The Suck ) cial aud The Sweei Fam
lly's entertainment which WAS given
by the Ladies Aid OF the NJ. P. Isber.
nac'e was a great success, the net pro-
ceeds amounting to Sl65 25. We wish
to thank the public for their patronage,
and all those that took part IN any way,
either in the social or entertainment.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Z Mrs. Andrew Allen is very i'll at her
home in North Milford.
Robert Prettymsn Of Berlin, Md
spent Sunday last with mis- parents
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Prettyman.
J. 5. LeepO, our upholster. who bss
been very sick is rapidly recovering and
expects to be able to resume business
in the near future. Y
Mis-. George w. Marshall attended q
meeting of the Slate Tuberculosis Com.
in Smyrna on Thursday, March
2Srd. Encouraging reports Of the work
was given from the different free Dis
pensaries established by the Commits.
sion in Milford, Lewes, Georgetown,
SeafOTd, Harrington and Smyrna.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
WILL ENTERTAIN KENT
COUNTY POMONA GRANGE

The Milford Grange will entertain
the Kent County Pomona Grange in
their grange hall at Milford next Thurs.
day April b, 1911. At this meeting
msHy prominent members Of the or.
gsnizstion will be present among them
State Worthy Master. s. H Msssick.
The following program has been ar
ranged by the committee
Call to order II a. m.
Reading Of Minutes OF January Meeting.
NJ Music. c.....,.................... Milford Grange
Address Of Welcome .,.... Bro. A. e. Howe,
Milford Grange.
Response, Lawrence +. Cain, Excelsior Grange
Reports OF Oficers.
Noon Recess.
Recitation, Mn Mary Postiei. Excelsior Grange
Address. The Business Of Far ming" h Hay
ward, Director Of Delaware College
Agricultural station.
Music. ........................M Milford Grange
Reports from Grangers
Committee on ResOlutiOns-BrO +. Cooper,
Excelsior Grange, A. C. Howe Milford Grange,
W n. Armstrong. Smyrna Strange.
Mrs r. Q. Bancroft, Lecturer, Wyoming, Del
A. f. Evans, Master Cheswold, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
KENT JURORS DRAWN.

Jury Commissioners Hazel and Bur.
ton, of Ke { county, drew the follow
ing petit anu special jurors for the A pri
term OF court, cOnvening at Dover
April 18th:
First Representative district - An.
drew D. Cole, John S, Griffin, William
H Cresdick.
Second - William Parsdee, Joseph
Cowgirl, Harry McGOnigal.
Third - Thomas Davis, Harry B.
Clarke Abel Numbers.
Fourth - Charles Rod way, Eugene
Thomas, Thomas o. Ford.
Fifth - William UhIig Nolan Nc.
G1Dieal. William P. FOrkum.
Sixth-JohD H. Cain, William Mas.
ten, Harry H Smith.
Seventh-James Lord, JOhnlA. Bar.
nard, Harry n. Hopkins
Eighth - Reynolds POstles, John S.
Camper, Chsrles H. Short.
Ninth-Shadrack l. Morris, Herman
Galloway. John S. Harrington.
Tenth-Alexander Rosa Bethuel w.
Mills, John w. Short.
Tue special jury for the Court Of
Oyer and Termiuer is as fillOws:
First Representative district-HOw-
ard Jones Robert H Denney, David
T. Lyman, Benz ,min F Richards.
Second-J,s er Morris JosephT Pot
ter, Sr.. J Milton Davidson.
William H. Lu ty, Jefferson
B Cooper, Benjamin F Gn0tee.
FOurlh-GeOrge Kersey J. W. Smith,
ROOert Reed.
Flfth-William S rang. Irving c.
Bice John H Taylor. John 6 Guoden.
Sixth-Fhomas MrGinuis, George
Sylvester, George McKnatt
Seventn-Chsrles NJ HOch, Thomas
Coke Chambers, Samuel w. Ham,
noud, Willis c. Jenkins.
Eghth-Hsrry F Mitteu, William
:. Anderson, Henry F. Huseman.
Ninth-Efmund B. Redden, Robert
3 Raughley. Lowber Jackson.
Tenth-GeOrge H Jester. George H.
Davis, George f Roach, Benjamin H.
dsnlove.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
DELAWAREAN SHOT IN MEXICO.

News has reached here during the
past week stating that Walter Baker,
the IS year old son of William Baker,
Of Laurel, was shot and killed in Mex
leo. Young Baker left home about six
months ego to enter the navy and since
then no news whatever has been heard
from him uutil the news Of his death
arrived this week. He with three other
Jackies became involved in an alterca-
ten with some Mexicans, and all were
injured as q consequence, young Baker
being the only one to die however.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
CHURCH NEWS.

Presbyterian Church.-Rev. H L.
BunsIein will preach at II O'Clock.
Subject: "The Place Of Love in Life. -
Sunday School at 2 o'clock. Subject
Elisha "Eveniug meeting at O'Clock.
Topic: lessons from Lives Of Great
Men, oshua.
Services at the NJ. P. Tabernacle on
sunday as follows: Glass, 9. M;
preaching, 10 SOa. M, subject, "SecOnd
Coming Of Christi; Sunday ScnoOl, 2
p. M; PenticOstai services, 80 p. M ;
Christian EudesvOr $50 p. M; preach.
ing, 80, subject, "Too Late
st. Johns R. G Church. h.-Sunday,
April 2nd, early Mass at 80 g. M;
sunday School at 9.3Oa m late NJ ass
at 10 45 a m; The Way Of the Cross
followed by BenecictiOn Of the Blessed
Sacrament at 80 p. NJ, Rev. J. c.
Comiskey. officiating. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Avenue NJ. E. Church.-LOve Feaet
9 q. m. All are invited Divine wOE-
ship 1880 am, sermon by the Rev
J. Hanson Arpe. Sunday School in
Church and Chapel at p. N. Ep.
worth League $50 p. m, led by Miss
Lillian Mayhem, subject: 'Tempta.
ton" Sermon and invitation at p. m.
by Rev. J. Hanson Arpe. Revival
under Rev. Arpe continue dur.
ing the coming week.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
BUYS BIG PROPERTY.

General T. Coleman du Pont, who is
just now before the limelight Of Della
wares people, has purchased one Of the
finest hotel properties in the United
States. Interested with him in the pur-
chase OF the new McAlpin Hotel, at
New York, are Charles P. Taft, brother
OF the president, and Frank Andrews.
Mr.. du POnt has also purchased the
Arlington Hotel in Washington.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
STARTING APPLE BUSINESS.

A representative Of several families
from the State Of Colorado has been in
Delaware the past week looking ever
farm lands suitable for apple growing.
He has been in other eastern states, but
has decided that the land around
Georgetown is as near what they need
as is to be found in the east. AS a re-.
suit Of his Investigations twelve fam
lilies will move to that vicinity aud
start to Taise apples on large scale
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
THOMAS ". POWELL
EXPIRED SUDDENLY

On Thursday morning Of lsst week
March 23Id, Thomas w. Powell, a
painter aud decorator Of this place, in
company with Collector John H.
Roach, left Mr.. POwell's hsme just at
the southern edge Of Milford for q day
OF two days cunning trip at or near
Plum Point, Broadkiln Beach, arriving
st the shanty Of John 3. Truitt, gun.
neE and fisherman Of that place, At
sb0ut O'Clock q. m. AfteT eating =
lunch, Messrs. Roach, Powell, and
William Truitt, SOD Of John S. Truitt,
sll started out between 8 80 and 10
o'clock in the morning to see what
game they could find and upon reach
ing the edge Of the beach the party
separated, each going in different dirtc
iiOns in order to divide the Opportunit-
lee for the game. When the party had
gunned until tired Messrs. Roach and
TrHitt went to the shanty Of John s.
Truitt, thinking that Mr.. Powell had
preceded them or that he would soon
report. After his not reporting in q
reasonable time, they came to the con.
clusion that he had gone up the Neck
probably with Ed. Stevenson, or Viii
liam Reed aud would return and lin
lnem in the morning. William Fowler,
who was at Mr.. TRUTHS, took q team
and drove up the Neck, thinking he
would learn something Of Mr.. POwells
whereabouts, but heard nothing and
was com PEELED to remain up the Neck
sll night ON account Of storm, return
ing early Friday morning with no news
concerning Mr. Powell Messrs Roach
and Truitt became alarmed and at
once began q search which resulted on
Friday afternoon, about 8 80 o'clock, in |
locating the lifeless body Of Mr.. Powell, |
near an old stable on BrORdkiln Beach, |
not very far from where they had |
separated the morning before when |
they started out on their days cunning |
1t is believed by those OF the party that |
Mr.. Powell died in a very short while |
Efter they were out, and with appsr-
emily no sufferiHg. There were no
tracks on the sand to indicate that he
mad been farther away than where the
body was found
On Friday evening the remains were
brought to his home near town, and
prepared for burial by Samuel j. Will
son, an undertaken Of Milton. The in.
quest was held on saturday at o'clock,
and a verdict WAS given to the effects
that, "He came to his death by natural
causes " Dr. James P. Lofiand, VINO
was called in, said that death resulted
from spOplexy.
Funeral services were held from his
late residence on Monday afternoon.
the Rev. H. L. Bunstein officiating,
and interment WAS at the Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Some twenty years ag ! Mr. and Mrs
Powell came here from Bridesburg, Pa
and purchased their home near town
rom Thomas Pierce
Mr.. Powell was q member OF the
Red Men. and OF the Grange, and at
1ne tine was identified with the Odd
he had cODgenisl disposition
and large circle Of friends.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Last Friday being the 72nd birthday
Of s. &. Evsns ST., his children and
many friends gave him fine birthday
party. Many persons were present, and
all report q fine evening spent in talk
ing over old times, swell as up.to.date
affairs. Mr.. Evans also received q large
post card shower in token or respect
from bic out Of town friends.
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
HEATHER
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION.

General 1. P. Wickershsm has Issued
orders for the Annual Government
Inspection Of fCo. B o. M. D. to be held
next Friday evening, April 9TH, at SIS
o'clock. The company should make
good showing as they have been
drilling regularly this winter, and
their arms and equipments sre in good
shape
Milford chronicle., 1911-03-31
OBITUARY.
SWAIN.

SWAIN.
Mrs. Frank E. Swain died at her home
in Cedar Neck last Sunday night Of
Brights Disease after q lingering illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon and interment made in Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
HEATHER
Captain Thomas E. Heather died at
his home in Wilmington = short time
ago OF a complication Of diseases. Mr..
Heather spent his boyhOOd days in Mil
ford, but later followed the water until
q few years ago when be settled in viii.
He was so years Of age, and
is survived by a widow and one daugh
ter.