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Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
AUTO SHOW IS NOW
in FULL swing

The Second Annual Automobile Show
In Milford is now going on and is draw
ing large crowds of automobile enthus-
lasts to this town. The show was to
have opened on Wednesday morning,
but it was not uutil Thursday that it
opened in all of its glory. The Armory
Hall is now filled with both pleasure
and business vehicles, which are being
inspected by many persons daily. Will
son NJ. Vinyard, the local agent for the
Buick cars, has on exhibition a complete
line of pleasure cars of all horse powers
and also a small motor truck, which
would be suitable for the small trucker
or groceryman. The Milford Garage &
Repair Company, although not display
ing so many cars as the Buick agency,
have a very creditable showing of Over
land cars that are attracting attention.
Their big touring car especially is being
closed examined by those in attendance.
A Philadelphia agency has the Oakland
touring car on exhibition and are ever
ready to show the fine points of their
car. Frank Hardesty, a Dover agent,
has complete line of Mitchell Skies,
E. M. F., and Ford on his floor space.
The Mitchell Six is the only six-cylinder
car at the show and is attracting un-
usual attention. Crossing to the OppO-
site side of the hall we find the Paige
Detroit car, which is handled by George
town Automobile Company. This car
is one of the most complete cars at the
show and is equipped with self-starter.
1t is low-priced machine. The Krit,
which is handled by William Morris, of
this town, is also attracting attention.
Hayes Wilson, of Dover, has a complete
line of Chalmers and Nationals. The
National car is perhaps the highest
priced car at the show, and Butch
Wilson is one of the busiest men of
those who are demonstrating to the
public. The Maxwell car is also on eX-
hibition and is being sold by the William
Walsh Agency of Lewes. There is but
one motor cycle on exhibition, that be-
ing the HaverfOrd, which is handled by
Potter Coffin, of this town. Besides
the large number of different cars,
which are to be seen at the automobile
show, there is also a full line of acces-
sories. which is attracting attention.
Music for the occasion is being furn
ished by the Presbyterian Orchestra.
Last evening pictures of the Savannah
Automobile Races, which occurred on
Nav Both, were shown. 1t is under
stood that the management of the show
will show them again on Saturday night
if the people wish to see them. They
are very good and are well worth see
ing. Every evening during the show
there will be short addresses by promi- |
nent speakers upon some subject of in
terest to the people at large, so as
many as can be present should be there.
Ladies are admitted free, while the
small sum of ten cents is charged for
the gentlemen.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
The COUNTY OVERSEERS
MUST ITEMIZE ACCOUNTS

At the June meeting of Kent County
Levy Court held at Dover Tuesday the
monthly reports of the county officers
were submitted which showed interest
ing condition of affairs in the county.
Considerable discussion was had over
the paying of the road overseers of the
county the former custom being that
the collector of any district could let
the Overseers have money and turn in
their receipts for the same without any
special audit being made.
County Comptroller Luff refuses to
allow this condition to exist longer con-
tending that under the law he is to
audit the accounts of every official,
whether the money is used from the
general or a special fund. He stated
that there was over S12, 900, expended
annually for which there had, in years
past, been no accounting except through
the collectors as they turned in the re-
ceipts from the road Overseers.
Commissioner DOnOho offered a res
Olution, which was adopted, that each
Levy Court Commissioner shall notify
each overseer in his district to make
out an itemized account of all money
expended on the roads in his district
over which he has supervision, which
shall be presented to the county com
ptroller, before any such accounts
shall be allowed
County Comptroller Luff stated that
he felt, when making such a request
as referred to in resolution he was
but doing what the law intended and
his duty as Comptroller to do.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
CHURCH News.

This paper POSITIVELY WILL NOT
receive notices for this column after
Wednesday noon of each week. If you
cannot get them to US before that date,
do not bring or send them later. If they
are sent they will be destroyed and not
used. This notice is FINAL, and ap-
plies to everybody.
Rev. w. F. Stewart of Camden Del,
will preach in the Baptist Church next
Sunday morning and evening.
st. Johns R. C. Church, June 9th. -
Sunday School at 2.30 p. m.; Rosary,
Sermon and BenedictiOn of the Most
Blessed Sacrament at 7.30 p. m. The
sermon will be preached by the Rt. Rev.
John J. Monaghan, Bishop of Whining
ton. All are invited to be present. Rev.
M. J. DOugherty, pastor.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service, sermon, subject dis
possession of the Unworthy" Sunday
School at p. m. Evening services,
EpwOrth League at 6.45 followed by
sermon at 7.30 subject, Repairing the
Altar" Glass meeting on Monday at
7.SO. Prayer and praise service Thurs
day at 7.3O.
Presbyterian Church The Society of
Christian Endeavor will hold a meeting
on Sunday night for recollections of days
gone by. Former and absent members
are expected either in person or by mail
to contribute to the service by way of
"reminiscences. There will be also sing
ing appropriate to the occasion and a
very interesting evening is expected.
All are invited.
First Methodist Protestant Church
Experience meeting at 9 a. m. Preach
ing at 1870, subject "What have
" Sunday School at p. m.
Christian Endeavor at $50. Preaching
at 7.3O by Rev. E. w. Simms followed
by evangelistic services. Services during
the week Tuesday, Thusday and Friday
You are cordially invited to
all of the above services. Childrens
Day services will be held at Central NJ.
P. Church Sunday evening at 7,30.
Don't fail to attend this service.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
MILFORD HAS LOST The
TEACHERS INSTITUTE

The merchants and hotel men of Mil
ford will be short fully two thousand
dollars this year, by reason of the loss
of the annual institute being held at
Lewes, Delaware. Prof. E. J. Hardesty
has informed the reporter for the
/ Chronicle, that he has decided upon this
course after receiving two letters from
Lieutenant FOulk, who was at the time
manager Of the Armory Hall in Milford,
in which he states that he was compelled
to take the Teachers Institute else
where, after having been held here for
so many years. When the Teachers
| Institute was held here last fall, the
heating apparatus was out of order, and
the session for one day had to be held
in the Methodist Church, and for this
reason Prof. Hardesty held back part
of the rental of the hall, which SCENE tod
have been one of the MISUNDERSTANDING
between him and the management He
states that he wrote to the manager
this fall asking for reservation of ArmOry
Hall for the institute in November, and
received in reply a letter which he con-
sidered a personal affroht to him, but
for the sake of all concerned he again
wrote asking for a positive reply to the
question of reserve for the last week
IN November for this years institute.
To this he claims that an answer which
he regarded as insulting to him was re-
turned, and he Immediately sought for
another town in which to hold the sess-
ions of 1912. Lewes guaranteed that he
should have two hundred reserved seats
sold in advance at one dollar each for
the evening entertainments, and the
deal was closed which cuts out Milford
from sharing in the cash disbursements
made in holding the Annual Teachers
Institute in Milford. There are 297
teachers in Sussex County, and each
pays SIPS per day for three days, and
the merchants have heretofore reported
that their cash sales to teachers would
amount to sum equal to an average of
four or five dollars per teacher. Many
have bought winter outfits, while the
sales of fine shoes, furs and other
merchandise have been pleasing. The
people from the surrounding country
have generally attended the sessions,
and they will miss this opportunity for
hearing instructive lectures on matters
pertaining to education. For the whole
Of Milford we express general regret
that the Teachers Institute will not be
with US in 1912.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
BOY SCOUTS CAMP.

d The members of the Boy Scouts Or.
ganization of this town marched to
Quaker Branch early Tuesday morning
where they went in camp for two days,
breaking camp late Wednesday after
noon. The boys were accompanied by
Majors Marshall and Lank and Lieuten-
ant Cannon, of the Organized Militia.
The Scouts were provided with tents
and enjoyed every minute of their time
while in camp. On Tuesday evening
the members of company B. marched
out to the camp of the scouts and paid
them a short visit. The Scouts are do
ing good work and are rapidly grasping
the fundamental principals of warfare.
Besides being very instructive to the
boys, the life of Scout helps to de-
velope them physically.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
WILL HAVE OPEN AIR DRILL.

Company B will have an open air
drill this evening instead of the usual
work in the Armory. Lieutenant Hunt
of the Regular ArmOry will be pres
ent to criticise the work. and make
suggestions to the officer and men during
this evening. All members of the com
pany are expected to be present.
Lieutenant Cannon is very anxious to
recruit his company up to the full quota
which is allowed him. He states to a
reporter for this paper that he can use
ten good men to good advantage. The
summer camp of instruction will soon
be here, and those who wish to get in
on that had better enlist at once while
there is an opportunity left them to do
so. The company is rounding out in
good condition, and the addition of a
few new members is all that is needed
to make it the best company in the
State.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
TRAIN DERAILED.

Train No, 81, of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, which leaves Philadelphia al
355 in the afternoon and arrived at
Milford at 7.06 in the evening was de-
rallied last Tuesday evening between
this. town and Snow Hill, Md, The en-
gine, baggage and mail car and the ex-
press car left the rails. Between 25
and 80 passengers were on the train,
residents of Snow Hill, Girdletree and
Franklin City, beside the train crew,
and all of them escaped without an in
jury. The passengers for points south
of Snow Hill were conveyed to their
destinations in a special train, arriving
about two hours late. The cause of the
derailment is being investigated, and
the cars were retracked with the
aid of derricks from Wilmington. AS
a result of the accident, the morning
train off of the Franklin City branch of
the road was over an hour late in ar
irving at Milford on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
INSCRIPTION ON MONUMENT.

The monument which was unveiled on
Decoration Day at Dover and presented
to the State of Delaware by the Society
of the Cincinnati, in memory of the Of
ficers and soldiers of Delaware, in the
War of the Revolution bears the follow
ing inscription:
TO COMMEhORATE AND PRESERVE
TO PosTERITY
THE UNDYINc FAME OF THE
PATRIOTISM AND vALOR
OF THE
OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE DELAWARE
LINE, WHO. IN MAY. 1850. WERE
REVIEWED ON THIS GREEN FOR
THE LAST TIME IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO
MARCHING ON THEIR IMMORTAL
SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN
IN THE
WAR OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
AND FROM WHICH CAMPAIGN
BUT FEW SURVIVED TO
RETURN TO THEIR
NATIVE STATE
THIS MONUMENT
is ERECTED by THE
DELAWARE STATE SOCIETY OF THE
ctNcINNATI
AND THE
PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF STATE
or DELAWARE
MAY A. D. 1912
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
Commencement OF The
STATE COLORED COLLEGE

The annual Commencement exercises
of the State ColOred College, which is
located just north of Dover, were held
last Friday afternoon on the campus of
that institution. The music for the oc-
casion was furnished by the College
Band and the College Glee Club. The
following was the order of the exercises /:
Grafton, Demand for Trained Men, {"
Oliver H. Bond, Fairmount, Md. essay,
Fashion Your Own Destiny" Virginia
M. Craig, Dover; overture, Bohemian
Girl, College Band oration, fAgricul-
tural Education" George T. Jackson,
Port Penn; essay, Get The Right
Start" Edith Eiva Prattis, FELTON, :;
song, 'I'm Rolling, College Students;
Grafton, ''The Redemption of Africa, p"
Ernest F. Showell, Millville.
The address to the graduates was
made by DR.. George E. Reed, pastor of
Grace NJ. E. Church, Wilmington. Di-
plOmas were awarded to the graduates
by the president of the Board of Trus-
tees, Henry P. Cannon. The prizes for
which the students compete each year
were awarded by Judge VIM. H. Boyce.
of $40, to Mabel Donovan, Dover. She
was also awarded the special prize of S.
for the best average in all studies dur
ing the year, given by Mrs. M. 7. Jason,
wife of the principal.
The first prize for excellence in shop
work, $40, was awarded to Clarence
Doran, of Chestertown, Md; second
prize, s., Susan Coulbourne, Viena, Md.
First prize for best English declama-
ton, R. H..White, Philadelphia; second
prize, Carrie Henry, Greensboro, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
HURT BY FALL OF OLD BUILDING.

AS the workmen were demolishing the
old one-stOry buildingnext to the Chroni-
Gle Office last Monday morning, a sec
ton of the west wall fell, and struck
Van Mus Wilkerson, one of the work
men, but fortunately no bones broken.
The plate of the wall caught him as he
jumped, and the rear part of the left
leg was shaved down and badly bruised
even the shoe was torn from his foot
and he thrown several feet before fall
ing. DR.. William Marshall took him
to his home in his automobile and re-
lieved the injury as much as it was
possible, but it will be several days be-
fore he will be able to get back on the
job again.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
REV. F. BURGETTE SHORT TO PREACH.

To the many friends of Rev. Francis
Burgette Short in and about Milford
the announcement that he will preach
in the Methodist Episcopal Church next
Sunday morning will come as pleasant
news. Rev. Short has just returned
from an extended trip to Palestine and
the Holy Land, and other places of in
terest abroad. The topic of his SER
scenes on which he gazed while abroad
will be touched upon. Rev. Short is an
able speaker and the church will no doubt
be crowded to its fullest capacity.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
OIL and WATER ON STREETS.

"A solution of one part oil and two
parts water is now being placed over
the streets of the entire town. This
solution is used principally as an effective
dust layer, and the experiment thus far is
very gratifying to the people. The
applications are being placed with the
town sprinkler and a great many streets.
can be covered in a days time. This
solution is purchased from Sun Co.,
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, and is said
to be the most effective solution for
the laying Of dust that is now on the
market. A great many towns have
used this preparation and find it most
effective.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
FREDERICK RACES.

The races at Frederick on May 30th
were close and exciting and there was
a large attendance. Sam Be Sure won
the free for all, standing 1-2, but the
and Silver J that it was first called a
dead heat, but as both drivers were sat
isfied to stop for fear it might hurt their
horses, decided to race it out to a finish
on July 4th. The race between DR..
Valmon, PAGER, and Sidney Foster, trot-
ter, was exciting both heads being first.
1t was called dead heats, but as both
drivers were satisfied to stop, it was
given to Valmon, and will be raced to a
finish on July 4th, with Dr. Kuhns as
starter. Following is a summary:
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
FINE QUART OF BERRIES.

The finest quart of Strawberries which
has come to the notice of this Office was
left here Wednesday morning by John
Hudson who resides just north of town.
Mr.. Hudson stated the variety was
bought by him fro the Moscow, but
that in his opinion they were not that
variety they being much better that
specie. The berries were not only large
but they were solid and sweet.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
PEA SEASON OPENS IN MILFORD.

Again the pea season has opened in
this section of the State, and the people
of this town are given steady employ
ment. The factories here started operat-
ions last Tuesday morning when the
farmers brought their first loads Of peas
to the canneries. Since the first day of
the seasons, the peas have been coming
into the canneries in good quantities, and
so far as is known yet the yield is up
to the standard.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
CEMETERY WELL KEPT.

The Odd Fellows Cemetery at this
town is one of the best kept cemeteries
in this state. William Pierce, the
present keeper of the place, is devoting
much time and labor to keep the plots
and walks in first class condition, and
he is succeeding admirably. On De-
coration Day Mr.. Pierce was the re-
ceipient of many congratulatiOn from
many of the visitors to the place that
day. This week the hedges have been
trimmed which front on the main road
and the general appearance is very
good.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
FLAG DAY JUNE l4TH.

The time is fast approaching for the
observance of the 135th Anniversary of
the adoption of the Stars and Stripes
as the flag of our country. The public
recognition of Flag Day as a National
Anniversary, is becoming more and
more observed each year, and this is to
remind you that June 18th is Anniver-
sary Day for the Flag, and as well
that each citizen of Milford and the ad-
jacent country should bear this in mind,
properly flying the American Flag from
their homes, stores. Offices and various
places of business on this day.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

William T. Starkey and Charles W..
Fisher, Of Milton, were in town on
Wednesday.
William T. Prettyman has returned
home from visit to Newark, N. j.,
and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Emory of near
Milford spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Macklin of Cedar Neck.
Misses Elizabeth Watson and Mabel
Farrow spent last Thursday and Friday
with relatives and friends in Philadel-
phia.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
GLENDALE DOG A WINNER.

q Rhapsody, a beagle dog owned by
Cleve Reed of Glendale, in a class of
fifty entries in the beagle speciality at
the Sportsmen's Show at Turn Hall in
Wilmington, won as follows: 1st in
Broken Hunters Glass 1st in Limit
Glass End in Novice Is Inch Class, Bird
in Open Is Inch Glass 3rd in Special
for Best Beagle. Mr.. Reed has just
cause " eel proud of this record made
by his dog.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
TO PLAY FREDERICK.

Arrangements have beenm made between
Milford and Frederick base ball teams
to play a game here next Thursday
afternoon June 13. There has always
been a strong rivalry between these
two teams and some good ball be ex-
pected. The receipts from the games
playedhere on Decoration Day after de
ducting all expenses and per cent OF
visiting team, were about $500 net.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
CONSIDERABLE ILLNESS.

John Wesley Potter, retired farmer
who resides in South Milford is quite i'll
and his life is dispaired of.
James Mathews, one of the oldest
citizens of this community is quite i'll
at his residence on West Front Street.
John Salmons son of 7. j. Salmons
who is just convalscing from a severe
sickness is threatened with appendicitis.
Mrs. William Reynolds is quite i'll at
her home on South Front Street.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.

On Friday evening, June 7th, the
ladies of St. Johns r. C. Church will
hold straW9erry festival on the large
This is an ideal place for a festival and
large patronage is anticipated. Ice
cream and cake will also be on sale.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
GONE TO BEACH FOR The SUMMER.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Holland moved
to Slaughter Beach this week and will
occupy their cottage there during the
summer months. For many years Mr..
and Mrs. Holland have been cottaging
at this resort, and while many have
sought other places for the summers,
find it quite as pleasant there as when
the beach was more popular.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
CHILDRENS DAY EXERCISES.

Childrens Day exercises of the Presby-
terian Sunday School will be held in the
Audience Room of the Presbyterian
Church next Sabbath morning commenc-
ing at IL o'clock. There will be no
session of the school in the afternoon.
On Sunday June 10th, and until further
notice, the sessions of the school will
be held in the forenoon, commencing at
10 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.

There will be a strawberry festival
held in the Grove of the M. E. Church
of Milford Neck this Friday and
Saturday evenings. Ice cream and
cake and all kind of cOnfectionerys will
also be for sale. Come one and all and
help a good cause along.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
SOMETHING new.

A Shadow and Strawberry Social will
be held in the basement of the new M. P.
Church on Friday evening June 18th,
by William Murphy's and Mrs. Ella
Magg's Sunday School classes. Pro
ceeds for the new church and something
entirely new. Come to see US and help
good cause.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
HOLT.

A marriage of interest took place al
three O'Clock on wednesday afternoon
May 10Th, 1912, at Richmond, Virginia,
when Norma Ruth, daughter of Mr.. anC
Mrs. w. B. Holt, became the bride OF
Herbert L. Cain, formerly of Milford,
Delaware, a member of the firm of Cain,
Shepherd & Peale, architects, of Rich
mond. The ceremony was quietly per
formed at the home Of the bride by DR..
George w. Mcdaniel, the ring ceremony
being used. The parlors were prettily
decorated in the color scheme of green
and white, the palms forming an ideal
background for the bridal party. To
the strains of MendelsOhn's wedding
march, rendered by Miss Webster, Miss
Alice Carlton, her maid of honor, entered
followed by the bride with her brother
Archibald Holt, by whom she was given
in marriage. She was met by the groom
and his best man, A. T. Shepherd. The
bride wore blue tailored suit, hat and
gloves to match and carried a shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley. The
maid of honor wore white messaline and
carried sweet peas. believe me if all
those endearing young charms" was
softly played during the ceremony and
LOhengrin's S bridal chorus as the bridal
party took their departure. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cain left Immediately for an ex-
tended northern tour. They will be at
home at No. 914 East Marshall Street,
Va, after June 10th.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
MARRIED.
BENNETT JOHNSON.

Miss Ruth Ida Bennett, daughter of
the late Joshua Bennett, was married
on Monday evening, June 3rd, 1912, to
William Johnson, of Washington, D. c.,
at the brides home on North Walnut
Street by the Rev. L. A. Bennett. They
left Tuesday morning for bridal tour,
and when they return they will reside
on North Walnut Street, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
OBITUARY.
HILL.

Violena Hill, aged 55 years, died May
31st, 1912, at the home of Solomon Dor
man, at Harrington. The funeral was
made at Greenwood Cemetery, with W..
C.bWright as funeral director.
oUTTEN.
Mrs. Florence Outten, aged 81 years,
died at her home near Vernon, on May
Both, 1912, from apopleXy. Funeral was
held at her home on June 1st, interment
in Hollywood Cemetery, near Harring-
ton, w. C. Wright funeral director.
ANTHONY.
Laura Anthony, aged 20 years, died
on May 8th, 1912, at the home of her
father, near Vernon. Funeral services
were held at Whites Church and inter
ment was made at Hollywood Cemetery
by w. c. Wright, funeral director.
sIPPLE.
Mrs. Sarah A. Sipple, a widow of
the late Captain John Sipple, a we'll
known sea captain of 40 or so
years ago, died at her home on
South Front Street, on Wednesday
evening, June 5th, 1912, of general de-
bility, aged "a years. The deceased is
survives by a sister, Mrs. William
Reynolds, and three daughters. Mrs.
William E. Messick, Mrs. T. J. Salmons,
and Miss Cora Sipple, a teacher in our
public schools here. She was the
mother of the late Captain James Sippe.
Funeral services will be held from her
late residence on Saturday afternoon,
at l o'clock, the Rev. H. L. Bunstein
officiating, and Isaac A. White direct
ing the funeral. Interment at the Odd
Fellows Cemetery.