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Personal.

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Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
: NELSON-COOPER WEDDING.

A very pretty wedding WAS solemn
ized at the NJ P Parsonage in Milford
at /. As O'Clock OIL w ednesday afternoon,
January 18th, 1912. the contracting
parties being Miss Cora Smith Cooper,
daughter Of Jlhn Cooper Of HarriDg-
ton, Delaware, and q cousin Of Norman
Shaw Of rhis town, and Napoleon T.
Nelson Of Fort Morgan, Colorado. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. l.
A. Bennett, a former pastor Of the bride,
and took place in the parlOr Of the par
sOnage, which was thrown in darkness
and lighted with candles. No one ex
cept MIR. Nelson's immediate family
aud the occupants Of the parsonage
witnessed the ceremony. The bride
was becomingly attiTed in a navy blue
travelling suit, while the groom wOie
the conventional black. Mrs Bennett
entertained 10 lunch at l2 80 prior to
the ceremony. The bride and groom
left Milford on the OF train for Phila
delphia and other northern cities. They
will be at her fatbeT's home in Hsr.
rinRton the last Of next week, remain
ing until the first Of February, when
MIR. and Mrs. Nelson will leave for their
future home in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
henry F. LOFLAED Dead.

Henry Fiddeman Lofiand died at the
residence Of bis brother, DR.. James P.
Lohand, on North Front Street. In
Milford. Delaware, from tuberculosis Of
the lungs, on Friday evening, January
18th, 1912, in the 4sth year Of bis age
having been born here June 28rd. 1884
Mr.. LOfaDd was one Of the best known
bridge builders in this country, be bav-
ing been associated with the American
Bridge Company since its Organization
IN 1900. Upon the resignation OF Ssmuel
Mitchell three years ago, Mr.. Lofiand
was appointed general manager of ereo-
tion Ofthe company. His headouarters
were in the Pennsylvania Building.
Philadelphia. Prior 10 that time he was
10 charge Of the eastern division OF the
erection department OF this conapanv
a graduate Of the University Of Vir.
ginia, he wac distinguished engineer.
He was associated with the Edge Moor
Bridge Company before it was turned
over TO the present American Com pany.
HE father was the late DR. Mark Greer
LohsDd. He was director Of the First
National Bank Of Milford, and aIways
took sn active interest in the affairs of
his home town. Mr.. L0flsnu never
He is survived by three sis.
ters, Mre. Fell Mrs. Waterhouse and
Mrs HOPKINS. and oDa hro,har n
james P. Lefiaud. George Reed LOT.
land OF smyrna is a half brother TO the
deceased SFuueral services were held
1t his late home Tuesday afternoon,
Rev H. l. BunsteiD, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church, officiating In.
erment was made in the Episcopal
chu'chyard, beside his mother. who
lied Oh November goth, 1911.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
MILFORD YOUNG COUPLE
MARRY in WILMINGTON

Giving their many friends in this
ueighbOrhOOd the slip, Miss Mary Z.
Richardson, daughter Of Mr.. and Mn.
William H. Richardson, OF South Mil.
ford, and George r. Bennett alec Of
South Milford, went to Wilmington
Oh Sunday, January 7th, 1912, and were
quietly married by the Rev. w. F..
CoIkIan, pastor OF the Union NJ. E.
Church Of that city. The young
couple left home saying that they in
tended to spend the day at Bridgeville.
Instead, however, they went TO Will
mington and were married. They re-
turned home in the evening, and Kept
the matter 3 secret until today when
their friends will doubtless be surprised
TO learn Of the wedding through the
columns Of this paper. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bennett will make their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson for awhile.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
YOUNG FARMERS TEAM
KILLED BY PAY TRAIN

On Friday afternoon, January 9Th,
while the pay train wAs passing Nae
sau, g psiF Of mules driven by John
Bennett, Nhp resides on one OF DR..
John B. Pretty mans farms, was run
down and both killed. The wagon was
demolished and the owner thrown out
and slightly injured. OueOi the mules
tits said was carried Oh the COW catcher
ss far as Lodges Woods, before thrown
from the track. 1t is said q freight
train was on the side track, and not
seeing the pay. train pressing down
upon him, Mr.. Bennett made dash
to CROSS the tracks when the wagon
was struck. The occupant was fOrtu
nate enough to see the train just before
she struck and made q leap thereby
saving his life. His slight injuries were
dressed by DR.. Hiram r. Burton Of
Lewes. The mules are estimated to be
worth s4OO. Mr. Bennett formerly re.
sided in Milford Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
PRETTY home WEDDING.

y A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the home Of Mr. and Mrs James
P. LeoBsrd in Milton on Wednesday
morning, January Nth. 1912, when
their daughter, Mary Frances, was
united in holy wedlock to Arthur M.
Barnes, son Of Pilot John NJ Barnes, Of
Lewes, Delaware. The wedding march,
MendelssOhn, was beautifully rendered
by Mrs. Charles H. Atkins The bride
was attired in q handsome gown OF
baby blue beaW do sole, trimmed with
hand embroidery and beaded net. The
maid Of honor was Miss Eliza Jones, q
cousin Of the bride She was attiIed in
pretty gown Of eyelet embroidery
The egTOOm WOIe the conventional black.
Josiah Robbins, son Of Representative
John NJ. Robbins, acted as best man.
Only immediate relatives and a few
friends witnessed the ceremony, They
were married wich the ring ceremony.
The happy couple were convey ed to
the depot by the best man in q sleigh
with jingling bells and left on the
north boHnd train for a ehOTt honey
moon among northern cities. The bride
wore travelling suit Of navy blue broad
whale serge with beaver hat to match,
trimmed with white willow plumes !
Upon their return they will reside at
Lewes Since January 18th, 1901, up
to the present time, Miss Leonard has
been employed as saleslady in Charles
II. Atkins dry good store, and during
these years she has made mary friends
and has endesred herself to the many !
She is also q primary teacher IN the NJ
P Sunday School and will be greatly
missed by her many friends 10 Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
OBITUARY.
ARROTr

On December Dist, 1911, in Milford
Neck, William l. Abbott, aged seventy.
one years, four months aud ten days.
died after several weeks Of illntss. He
wss born ID Prime Hook Neck, Sussex
County, and lived most Of his life in
the State Of Delaware. For the last
twelve years he was resident Of Phil.
adelphia, Pa, having returBed 10 bis
native State to take possession Of his
farm a few months before his fatal i'll.
Bess overlook him. Mr.. Abbott's home
life was q quiet one. He had the fac
ulty Of making many friends, and his
upright life and earnest christian char
seter were appreciated by those who
knew him best. He is survived by a
widow and five sOns. The only daugh-
ter died in California nearly four years
ago. The remains Of Mr.. Abbott were
at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
SOCIAL MEETING.

The MEMS EOeiaOle" was held in
the PiesDy Dyterian Church on Tuesday
night Notwithstanding the excessive
cold Fifty people were present and
they we're entertained by a program OF
reading, vocal and instrumental music
and selectiOnson the gTaphOphone. DR.
John Best Robinson Of Lewes played
with the orchestra, aud il response to
requests, favored his appreciative audi
eHce with a number OF solos, Miss Edna
g. Barker was the pianist, and she will
supply the place OF Miss Mary Barker
during the latter's absence. The OIches.
ira consisted Of James Cannon, Fred
ShOckley, Karl Bunstein, Harry Heus-
man, Wheeler Kern and William Foulk
in addition to the pianist, and their
were loudly applauded. By
special request Mrs. Dawson and Mrs.
Hirsch sang a duet which, it is needless
to say, was charming After the pro-
gram a committee consisting Of Messrs.
FOulk, WyDkOOp and Shock.
10y, distributed the refreshments, and
At ten O'Clock the company separated
with many expressions Of the pleasure
hey had during the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
OF a Local Nature

The Sunshine Society will meet with
Mrs. Theo Townsend on Thursday,
January 25th, at 3 80 O'clock
The Peninsula Horticultural Society
at IFS last week at Pneomoke City
Maryland, accepted the invitation to
meet at Dover next year.
V'The colored band left Milford last
Friday for Palm Beach, Florida. where
they will remain ten weeks playing for
an amusement company.
DR.. Belknsp, the evangelist, will
preach in the Avenue NJ E. Church
Sunday morning All come out and
hear him it will do you good.
A trio Of crooks known as "Check
Raisers" as said to be operating In
Delaware. Those who have bank
accounts had better look after their
checks carefully.
There will be q Box Social and Fssti
val at Union Church on Thursday even
ing, January 25th, II not too stormy
if SO it will bs held on Friday evening.
the 26th. Proceeds for benefit Of the
church. Everybody is cordially invited.
The Odd Fellows Of Dover, will
$50 Of their brethren from
other places in Delaware on Saturday
and Sunday, February 4th, and 9th. A
degree team from Wilmington, &C
complained by q choir and OrcheTtra
will be part Of the program, and the
dining room Of the Hotel Richardson
has been leased for the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular weekly meeting Of tbC
New Century Club was held January
10Th, with the president Mrs. Robert
p Davis in the chair The minutes
Of previous meeting were read and sp.
proved. Miss Elizabeth Foulk was
elected to membership. Mrs Jacob
Wilson secretary Of the board Of direc-
tore, reported sufficient money in the
treasury to meet the debt on the club
building. Mrs. J. S. Willis, Mrs.
John Sharp, Mrs. Harry Grier and
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt were elected de-
legates to the Child Welfare conference
TO be held in Dover.
Miss May Davis was elected CORE
spending secretary protein. Mrs. Harry
Grier chairman OF household economics
then took the chair. A piano solo by
Miss Mary Smith was greatly enjoyed
by the club members Mrs GTieT then
/ cad an article Oh cookery and demon.
strations were given. Mrs. Truitt
demonstrated the chafng dish. Mrs.
George GTief the percolators, Mrs. J.
Lynn Pratt the tireless cooker, and
Mrs. E G. H. Andrews the paper bag.
samples OF each demonstration was
served to all present. The meeting
hen adjourned.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Ward Short. of Milton. was in tOwr
on Thursday.
Frank Robinson, OF Pulasks, Virgins
is visiting friends.
Mrs. Ella Welch, Of Baltimore
visited Mrs. @. W. Marshall this week
Judge Henry g. Conrad, Of George
town, was a Milford visitor on Wednes
day.
Miss Louise Cubbage has returned
home from 3 three weeks visit in Will
minRton.
Mrs. James H. Sipple has been spend
ing two weeks with her daughter, Mrs
ElwOOd Biddle.
Mrs. Roy Cannon attended the funeral
Of her uncle, Edward l.. Morgan, in
Chester, last week
Misses Laura and Virginia 5alevan
visited their cousin, Mrs, J. D. Casper
in Philadelphia last week.
Mrs James b. Mayhew and daughter
Mabel spent Sunday and Monday
with her father in Wilmington.
Darwin Collins is in New York State
this week on a business trip. He
objective points are Rochester and Buf-
islO.
Miss Ruth Mayhem has returned
no me after q three weeks visit with
friends and relatives in Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frank L. De Almond with q
party Of friends left for Jacksonville via
the Florida special from New York on
January 18th. At JacksOnvill Pierce
Arrow touring car will meet them and |
the party will motor through Florida,
visiting Palm Beach, Tampa, Miami,
and st. Augustine for the remain der Of
the winter.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
A SEVERE MIGHT.

Owing to the cold last Saturday
night, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gere, who
live at LincOlR, concluded to take turns
to keeping the fire burning all night III
order that the house plants would not
suffer. During the night they looked OF
the thermometer every two hours. The
following is the register as they gave
1t to Ne 10 p. m, below zero mid
night, below zero; a. M. s below
zero; 4 q. M, below zero and at six
O'Clock just zero. Those who slept
had no idea that the thermometer
went so low, for BY the time that they
arose Oh Sunday morning the weather
had moderated some and it was getting
warmer rapidly.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
TO BOYS and PARENTS.

In the December number Of ''Th'
Craftsman" Magazine is 8 thOughtfu
article by Jacob A. Refs under the cap
tIOn Of "How to Save Christmas for the
Children" from which the following
excerpt iA made In the interest Of the
boys Of the Arts and Crafts Guild and
Of boys generally;
II wish every boy who reads THU
might have the excellent chance OF
working at a bench and learning how
20 use his hands and his eyes, no mat
ter how rich his father may be. he
would be a much better man for il by
and BY"
There is q good deal more of it and it
is all worth reading. The boys Of Mil.
ford have that chance and the Rev.
Mr.. Andrews suggests that mothers
enroll their boys as annual members
Of the Arts and Crafts Guild, which
they may do on payment Of q dollar,
instead Of leaving it to the boys to join
and TeiOin from month to month So
they please This plan would put the
responsibility where it belongs-on the
parents, and would contribute greatly
towards the success Ofthe Guild. besides
increasing the valne OF the Guild to the
boy. There are times " hen the moving
picture show or the candy store appeals
10 the boy as more worthy OF his dime
than the Gui d and his membership
Iapses for a month. By the next month
something has happened perhaps to
wean away his interest and cOnse.
quently both the boy and the Guild
suffer. II his membership was paid for
3 year be would be more steady in at
tendance. Parents might we'll give this
serious consideration.
Mrs. Andrews Tuesday Afternoon
Needlewo1k Class for Girls has made q
most promising beginning Eleven
have joined four more can be taken.
The Tuesday Night BOokbinding
Class lie open to q few mole members.
Adults are charged fifty cents month
dues.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
ESTABLISHED RELIEF FUND.

At meeting Of the Milford VOlun.
leer FIRE Company, held last week
the secretary, Charles Heusled, wa:
requested to extend TO DR.. r. Y. Wat.
son, Mrs. Lydia G. Jump, Miss Lens
T. Stay ton. and John F. HOupman,
the sincere thanks and appreciation OF
that organization for their very recent
liberal contributions made in cOnsid.
Grafton OF the work Of the company at
the recent IRE in the Jump Block,
and slsO to inform those who contrib.
uted. that a "FITemen's Relief FUND.-
has been established with the cOntJi-
buttons thus received. It is the pur-
pose Of the members Of the fire COM
pany to arrange for large home talent
entertainment to increase the amount
Of the Relief Fund established, and
notice rs to the details aud arrange
ments will he published in later edi-
tion Of the Chronicle The Firemen's
Relief is established for the purpose Of
aiding any Of the firemen who might
be hurt during a fire, and any person
who may feel inclined to swell the
present fund by other contributions,
may send check or leave contribution
with Roy Petty john, the treasurer, for
which you may be cure Of the COM
pauy's most sinceTs tbanks and ap.
probation.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
MEETING OF The STATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The State Board of Education met al
Dover lsst Friday and had the dislinc
tiOn Of being the first body to cit in the
new Supreme Court or Judiciary R ,Om
iu the new Stste House Action on
higher education was postponed. They
also continued their committee invesii.
cation OF the matter Of recommending
n charter for Delaware College with 9
view Of State ownership, in pursuant
of the act Of Assembly referring this
matter to the State Board Of Education.
Phe Board heard the final report Of
Mr.. Messersmith Of the committee on
teachers. recommending the exemption
and service merit considerations in the
examination and certificatiOn Of teach
ers. This report, however, is not ready
for the public. Sc some more vital
amendments were suggested and Mr.
MesseTsmith was instructed to proceed
and have these written in the original
report, which will hereafter, for this
year at lea4t, be the rules of exsmina-
ton and certification. Relative to the
Delaware College charter matter, the
is investigating the charters
Of other colleges, which are either State
owned OF practically State controlled
or patrODized. Every modern sHgges
ton regarding this important matter
Will also be considered
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
The GREENSBOROUGH IN The ice.

y For nearly two weeks the steamer
GreensbOrough plying between Milford
and Philadelphia was compelled to lay
at the MispilliOn Light house waiting
for an opportunity to come up the Mis-.
pilliOn River. The river was frozen
solid from shore to shore all that time,
and as the steamboat was loaded with
coal she had plenty Of fuel at hand,
The perishable freight, such as oranges,
bananas, etc, was q total loss, as they
frOze.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
The COLD has NOT HURT FRUIT.

1t is a well known fact that q tenn.
perstuTe at or about five degrees below
zero is fatal to the peach buds on the
Delaware and Maryland peninsula but
most fruit growers feel confident that
the cold weather Of last week when zero
weather Was experienced, has not had
damaging results Of serious nature.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
SHIVERING under zero
WEATHER in DELAWARE

After the moderate weather which
prevailed during December and the
first week Of the new year in Delaware,
an unusual cold spell accompanied by
snow and high winds, has caused much
discomfort, and the only satisfaction
to be CLEANED is, that the freezing and
unusual weather extended to Florida
and the "Sunny South" lands along
tue Gulf OF Mexico. Light w.fslls,
high winds and temperature we'll down
ID the teens" has caused the Delaware
and Maryland peninsula to experience
some discomfort, but there has been
but little actual suffering even among
the very poor and imprOvideDt elass.
Last week the thermometer for three
days registered from 2 degrees below
zero ut night to 10 degrees above zero
at nOOn-time, while the snow lay like
coating Of frost crystals on the ground.
There was but little delay in railroad
traffic during the very cold weather
For eight years past the mercury has
not registered so low in Delaware as it
did last week. Ice on the lakes and
river WAS reported to have been seven
inches thick, and many farmeTs and
others who own ice houses, filed them
with the ice. In Milford and towns
where ice is made artificially, no at.
tempt lie made to fill ice houses to sup
ply the commercial demand, as manu-
factured ice is cleaner, more economical
to nee and in ample supply the year
around.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
HOUR OF SERVICE CHANGED.

Attention is called to q change in
the hour Of Sunday School and even
ing service at Christ ChHrch, the former
from 80 to p. M, and the latter from
6 to $50 p m, for the winter months.
Parents and children are especially
invited to the afternoon service.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
SEVEN KNIGHTS GROWING.

independent Order ofSeven Knight's
a colored organization which was Or
ganized here about year ago by the
cOlored citizens OF this town, has grown
steadily since its organization. For
the year ending in December, the
treasurer reports that S12235 has been
taken in. The society is beneficial
one and at present has twenty seven
members. The officers are President,
Isaac Curry, Treasurer, James 81.
Puruel, Secretaries, ]. Deputy, aHd
D. Allen, and Chief sister, Mary john
sOn
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
WIDOWS GET PENSIONS.

Col. John Wainwright Of Whining
ton, Del, has secured the following
pensions "Mrs. Rachel A. ShOebrOOks
Of Marydel, Del, widow Of William J.
shOebreOks, Co., E. 1lth, Md. Inf. She
Is allowed $16 per Mo. from November
"a, 1911. Also, Mrs. Sallie L. Munson
OF New Castle, Del, widow Of Frances
M. MunsOn, Late Chaplain lst, Del,
IRf War with Spain. She is allowed
$40 per MO. from Maya, 1907"
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
CHURCH NEWS.

Regular services in the Baptist
Church. Bible school 93O service
10 as subject next Sunday Jesus i.
Coming again" Teacher Training
study 8 .. M. Evening service p m.
subjecf, Pressing toward the March. y
All made welcome to all the services
Of the church.
st Johns r. &. Church. Sunday
January 2lst, Early Mass at 80 a. IN
High Mass at 1O45 q. M, Rev. Father
Paul FOurnier celebrant;Sunday School
$50 q. IN; BenedictiOn OF The Blessed
Sacrament at Z sop. m ;excellent music
at Masses and BenedictiOn. All are
cordially invited.
Christ Church. Bird, Sunday after
The Epiphany Mathis, 9.45 q. m,
Litany, Holy Communion and sermon
1890 a. M, Sunday School p. m.
EvensOng 30 p. m. Thursday (COn
version Of st. PsuD Holy Communion
lO.SO a. m, Friday (Fast) Litsuy and
choir practice, p. M. All seats free
and all are welcome.
Presbyterian Church. Divine wOr-
ship and preaching at II O'Clock. Ser
mon, "The Light.Giving Word " The
effect Of criticisms Of the Bible will be
considered. Sunday School at 2 D. m.
Lesson, "The Birth Of Christ. +" Evening
meeting at o'clock. Topic, "WOrth-
While Ambitions" The orchestra is
to be present.
Bethel A M E. Church, Fourth st
George R. Coverdale psstor.-HOurs Of
service on Sunday: Preaching, 10 30
=. M; Sunday School, 2.3O p. m. even
ing services, $50; Young Peoples meet
ing, 7.8O The Do.something Club will
hold their annual rally. DR.. w. q. N. !
Watkins Of Laurel will preach sll day.
There will be good singing and all are
very welcome.
M. P. Tabernacle. 8 a. m.
Preaching 10 80 subject; Endurance
Followed by reception OF members"
Sunday School 2 .. m, Christian En-
leavOr 8 p m, subject 1.-THE Cross and
JTOwn." The Lord blessing the effort
,ut forth for the salvation Of souls
Is their have been conversion every
light. The meeting will continue
very night next week The pastor
vilI be helped by visiting ministers
ext week you are cordially invited to
tened
Avenue M. E Church, Railroad Ave-
ne below North Front street.-Class.
a. m Divine service 10 80. Sermon
? DR., T. D. Belknap. Subject, 1.-THE
'eluge." Sunday School at 2 p. m. At
p m meeting for women only, con- I
lcted by Dr. Belknsp. League, $50
larp, Mrs. Charles Macklin leader !.
evival services at 7.3O. DR.. Belknap's :
Inject at this meeting will be "The
inal Judgment Day" This Friday u
leBing the teachers at the public
hOOls are especially invited to be
'esent and the theme will be especially
lspted to the special service for young Il
ks. The pastor believes that in DR.. il
slknap we have the most skillful and II
nsecrated evangelist who has ever 6
siIed Milford. Come out and give P
,ur influence to the work for Christ. in
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
SUSSEX AUDITORS NAMED.

In accordance with the law which
created the County Comptrollers for
Kent and Sussex counties, Resident
Judge Conrad Of Georgetown has sp-
pointed Harry w. Viven Of Bridgeville,
William H. Miller Of Seaford, and
George H. Baynum Of Milford. to in-
spect the books and accounts Of Comp
troller George H. Hall for the year end
ing December 81, 1911. The auditor
for Kent County we're named last weg
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
KENT COUNTY JAIL COLD.

Owing to some boiler trouble the
Kent County Jail was without heat
for awhile this past week. There are
twenty prisoners confined in the jail
at the present time, and it is probable
that they experienced more than they
had bargained for. Some persons
suggested that the prisoners be taken
under guard to the court house. but
the aNerlfi installed stOves st once.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-19
DIVORCE GRANTED MRS. JOHN SON.

The Superior Court has granted q
final degree Of divorce to Mrs. Luvinia
B. Johnson, OF Philadelphia but form
erly Of this town, from her husband,
Clarence }. johnson, Of this town. The
grounds upon which the degree was
granted was that Of desertiOR. Her
attorneys had secured degree nisi
year ago.