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Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
MAGNOLIA

Mrs. J. Leonard Draper has been
seriously i'll but is recovering.
The extra meetings will continue this
week, under the inspiring leadership of
the Messicks Gospel Singers. "
Miss Alice Cochran and Edgar Coch-
ran, of the Wilmington Conference
Academy at Dover, were at home for
the Thanksgiving vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs Clark M. Mensch, Miss
Elizabeth H. Mensch, Mrs. George w.
Collins and son, Linfeld, were guests
of Captain and Mrs. A. c. Mensch at
Camden yesterday.
Mrs. Rebecca Collins, of Smyrna, is
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Samuel Conwell and daughter
Mary, are guests of Mrs. j. Mariner
Beckett at Woodberry Heights, N. j.
William Reed moved into his new
house on his farm on the state road
near town on Tuesday. R. C. Taylor
will move into the house vacated by
Mr.. Reed.
Rev. Thomas E. Terry, of Federals-
burg, Md, was entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Collins Tuesday and
Wednesday in honor of his sister, Mrs.
C. M. Mensch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lodge enter
tained a number of relatives and friends
at their home near town on last Friday
evening, in honor of Mr.. Lodges birth
day
Francis NJ. Soper is in Philadelphia
this week.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN MILFORD STORES
Why MILFORD SHOULD
have A FREE LIBRARY

''The Relation of the Library to the
Community" referring to the public
! library as the great continuation school
of the people after formal education
! ceases. the community owes something
to its public library Q able trustees,
/ (2) a good building, 81 adequate finan-
cial support, (4) efficient employees, (5)
open-mindness and understanding. The
public library exists primarily to pro
vide popular literature.
Reading has (1) pleasure 5alne, and
money is not wasted that ministers
merely to happiness. Don't be scared
by the fiction bogy. Suppose siXty-five
per cent of the circulation is fiction
The novel is the vehicle of social teach
ing. Examples: Oppenheim's mine
Tenths" and Kauffman's ''HOuse of
Bondage. " The best books are still
read, but we have a new reading public.
(2) Il U0rk galNe-Fo a library must
help school children, house-keepers, club
women, business men. 1t is just begin
ming to show the business man what
print means to him in the new municipal
collections.
(3) 4 social 7alNe For reading helps
US to understand others. 1t enlarges
our sympathies.
Besides furnishing reading a library
can (a) develop civic pride, (6l develop
a feeling for the beautiful, (O help local
organizations by furnishing rooms for
meeting, (O start things such as a
museum, (c) cooperate with other or
ganizatlons to help make city beauti-
full, city intelligent.
Mr.. Henry Albert Phillips says about
"The Short Story" it's chief law is
compression, that the story should take
place within our period of time, that one
character should dominate, that the ac-
ton should be confined to one place, and
that there should be a climax toward
which everything develops which should
leave a tremendous impression with the
reader. Every plot must have an OBJ
stacle, and man is the basis of thesfour
elemental plots which furnish the gen
eral plots for all the stories of the world.
This simply means the enumeration OF
man 5 relationship: a. his relation with
woman, from which are derived stories
of love, marriage, children, Jealousy,
divorce ~ his relation with
crime (3) his relations with the peoples
of the world, from which are derived
stories of race, color, slavery, war, feuds
and strifes (0 his relation with relig-
ion, from which comes stories of regen- |
Grafton, conversions, Christmas, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
tender Their PASTOR
THANKSGIVING treat

Rev. W. P Taylor, pastor of the Lin
coin M. b. Church, accompanied by his
wife and family were guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Argo of near
Slaughter Neck Church for supper on
Wednesday evening of last week and
after enjoying a delightful supper with
his parishners Rev. and Mrs. Taylor
were called outside the home to receive
a serenade which had been planned by
a large aggregation of his people. and as
they appeared o. the front porch of the
home of their guests they were astound-
ed as the porch which, is a large one,
was loaded down with pratical gifts
such as corn, buckwheat, turnips, pota-
toes of both kind, pears, chickens, beets,
butter, eggs, canned goods, apples, etc;
sufficiently large to fill easily two-horse
wagon. After the pastor and his wife
had shown their appreciation, of the
hospitality of those assembled, in few
well chosen words, the entire party were
invited into the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Agro and a delighted evening was the
result.
Rev. and Mrs. Taylor while serving the
Lincoln, Cedar and Slaughter Neck
Churches have done a great work and
made large host of warm friends. and
this event is but a slight token of their
esteem for the pastor and his vile.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
The KENTUCKY BELLE
WAS A GRAND SUCCESS

The Alumni Play "A Kentucky Belle"
which was given in Armory Hall on
Thanksgiving evening was a decided
success. From all sides, nothing but
praise has been heard for the clever
acting and attractive specialties. Praise
however, is not the only form of ap-
preciation shown by the public for a well
filled house proved that interest is taken
in the efforts of the Alumni Association,
and sum of over sixty dollars was
cleared. Each character was interpret
ed in most realistic manner, from aunt
Mara Douglas and Col. William Nc
Miller, dignified southern aristocrats of
the old school Isabelle Douglas, arrived
vivacious and democratic, John Casson
Gordon, millionaire student of sociology,
masquerading as a telephone lineman,
Maria Harlanger, aspirant to the real
stage, DR.. Blake and Nurse Madden,
instrumental in bringing about the dis
covery of Casson's Identity, Mrs. and
Dorothy Gordon, mother and sister of
the hero, to Henry and Cindy, who in
troducted most enjoyable negro dancing
and the four telephone linemen with
their vocal quartet
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
CHURCH NEWS.

Presbyterian Church The pastor will
preach at II O'Clock subject, 1.-The Book
of job" Sunday School at 2 o'clock,
lesson, "The Child in the Midst" Even
ing meeting at o'clock topic, ''Treas-
ures of the Snow"
Christ Church-2nd, Sunday in Advent
Mathis, 10 a. m. Litany, HOLY Com
munion and sermon, 1920 a. m. Sun
day School, p. m. Evensong and ad-
dress, Pastures and Gestures" Fri
day Litany, 9 a. m. Saturday choir
practice, z p. m.
Baptist Church-Bible School at $50
a. m, B. F. B. WoOdall Superintendent.
Address at 10. 80 a. m, "How to increase
the attendance of the Bible School, by
no request. Preaching at 73O D. m.
"Christ's Fullness. Thursday 7.3O
p. m, Christian Conversation Glass. 4"
St. Johns Church. Sunday Decem-
Der 8th. Masses at 8 and 1890 a. m.
Sunday School at 2 p. m. Rosary, ser
mon and Benediction of the Most Bless
ed Sacrament at 7.30p. m. At the 10. 80
Mass, which will be high and followed
by a sermon. There will be special
music All are invited. Pastor, Rev.
NJ. J. DOugherty.
First NJ. P. Church Experience meet
ing at a. m, preaching at 1890 am,
subject Battle. 10 Sunday School at
2 p. m. Christian Endeavor at $50
p. m, preaching at z 80 subject, "Meet-
ing together at Gods House" Tues
day evening prayer and praise services.
No services on Thursday and Friday
evening owing to the bazaar which will
be in progress YOu are cordially in
vited to the above services.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday morning services at 0.30, SER
mon by Rev. R. K. Stephenson, D. D.
District Superintendent. Sunday School
at o'clock. Epworth League at 6.45
followed by sermon at 7.30. Our third
Quarterly Conference will be held on
Friday night of this week at 7.3O. All
Official Members are requested to be
present. Glass meeting on Monday 80. |
Prayer and Praise meeting on Thursday
at 7.30 Junior League after close Of |
Public Schools on Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
CONDENSED news items
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

The Alden Branch of Sunshine Society
will meet with Mrs. James Anderson,
Thursday December goth, at $3.50 p. m.
The local w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Mary Vinyard OF Tuesday evening
December 10th, at 7.30 o'clock, The
text word Love"
All members of the Alumni Associa-
tion are requested to bear in mind the
meeting which will be held tonight,
Friday December 9Th, in the office of
the High School as 7.30 o'clock.
Extra services will commence next
Sunday evening in the Milford Neck
Church, and the public is most cordially
invited to attend these meetings. The
church has recently been repaired and
will be comfortable.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Robert R. Eddington, of Philadelphia,
visited friends and relatives here this
week.
Miss Name Maxson, of Frederick,
spent several days in Philadelphia this
week.
Francis Dugan, of Odessa, paid a
visit to Joseph Bettsi and relatives on
Thursday. za;z=:
Miss Sara H. Eddington. is spending
the week in Philadelphia with relatives
and friends.
Miss Elizabeth Morris, who has been
visiting Miss Mary Pyle of Dover, has
returned home.
P. P. Wynkoop and wife, of Maple
Shade, New Jersey, are the guests of
his mother and brother here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Green Workman, of
Harrington, paid visit to her father,
William H. Mears, on Tuesday.
Master Franklin c. Marvel, of Hous-
ton, is the guest of his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred H. Nutter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson Tharp, of
Philadelphia spent a few days with Mr.
and Mrs. Harry G. Tharp last week.
Miss Bessie S. Ratcliff, has returned
to Germantown after having spent
several weeks at her home in Milford.
Miss HELEN Tatman, of Swarthmore
College, spent Thanksgiving with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Tatman.
Mrs. John w. Short and daughter
Miss Ella of Philadelphia have been
visiting friends at Glendale and Nil
ford.
The stork paid visit to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack H. Watson, a week
ago last Wednesday and left them a
bright baby boy. ~
W. B. Boyce arrived in Milford last
week from New Orleans. He is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B.
Boyce at Pleasant Hill Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Affeld and
daughter, Edith. and Mrs. Clara Affeld
and daughter Mrs. Lena Walls spent
Day with Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Carpenter, at Lincoln.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
COL. TREIDLER DEAD.

Col. Charles Emanuel Treidler, aged
n years, died on Saturday last at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William Sauls-
bury at Dover, after an illness of several
weeks from stomach trouble. Colonel
Treidler was one of DOver's most pro-
minent business men his store has been
the stopping place of innumerable num-
bers of prominent men as they went
to and from the State capital. Colonel
Treidler was born in Germany and in
his youth was trained to sing in
Catholic Church. Later he came to the
United States and chose Delaware for
his home state. He first settled in Mil
ford, where he open up one of the
largest and best tailoring shops on the
peninsula. For many years he was leader
of the Methodist Episcopal Church Choir
in this town. When he left Milford he
was presented with a handsome gold
headed cane by the members of that
church as a token of his long and faith
full services. The fame of Colonel Treid-
Ter as a tenor singer was not only local
but national. He was sent as a delegate
from Philadelphia to the National Ger
man Saengerfest. He served upon the
stats of both Governor Watson. a Dem
ocrats, and Governor Hum, a Republi-
can. Up until a short time before his
death he was the leader of the large
M. E. Choir at Dover. Funeral ser
vices were held on Tuesday, when re-
of the Temple Lodge
No 8 A. F. A. NJ, of this town of which
he was one of the first members, at
tended.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

A United States civil service examina-
ton will be held at Wilmington, Della
ware, on February lst, 1918, to secure
eligibles from which to make certifica-
ton to fill vacancies in the positions of
deputy collector, division deputy colec-
tor, clerk, storekeeper, gauger and
storekeeper-gauger in the First Internal
Revenue District of Maryland, in the
position of office of deputy marshal, and
in other first grade and clerical positions
that require similar qualifications as
they may occur the in United States
classified service in the city named or its
vicinity. Persons desiring information
and an application blank for the posi-
tons named should at once apply to the
Third Civil Service District,
Post Office Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
No application will be accepted unless
executed and filed in complete
form with the District Secretary prior
to hour of closing business January End,
1913.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
PUBLIC SALE.

John W. Welch will sell his house
hold goods and other useful articles at
public sale on Saturday December 7th.
For particulars see ad in the Chronicle.
Robert H. Williams, of near Houston,
will sell his personal property at his home
on Wednesday. December 11th. For
particulars see ad in paper and posters.
Ezekiel Fitzgerald will sell some
valuable personal property at his farm
on the reading leading to Cedar Beach, on
December 18th. For particulars see ad
in this paper and posters.
Frances Duggan, administrator of the
estate of the late Nancy Belts, will sell
the home property on South Walnut
Street on Tuesday January End, 1913
For particulars see ad in paper and
posters.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
A PLEASANT SURPRISE

Mrs. Leah Swain, who resides with
her son Elmer Swain, at the old home
stead on the road from Milford to Lin
coin. was given very happy remem-
brance of her 74th, birthday anniversary,
on Monday. November 25th, when her
MANY sons and daughters with their
families gathered, and gave her sur
prise. Itwas very happy affair, and none
more than the aged mother enjoyed. she
vas horn November oath, 1888, and was
married to George K. Swain on March
11th. 1857. and since then she has re-
sided continuously at the homestead for
more than fifty years. Here all here
children were born, and her husband
died. The gathering to celebrate her
anniversary was attended by eighty
seven people, and they We're amply
supplied with refresments. Those pres
ent were Frank Swain and family,
Mrs. Ida Passwaters and family, WIN
Swain and family, Mrs. Winnie Harder
and family, Rev. w. P. Taylor and
family, Josiah Truitt and family, Will
lam Donohue and family, William
Truitt and family, Henry Cook and
family. William Burris and family,
George Carpenter and family, William
Fisher and family, Philip Griffith and
family, Alfred Houston and family,
Doll Derrickson and family, Curtis Carey
and family, Ler oard Clendaniel and
family. Henry Hatfield and family,
William Clendaniel and family, Edward
Harder and family, Charles Walls and
family, Elmer Stein and family, Harry
Capeheart and family, Thomas POstles
and family, Charles Chormann and fami-
". The Swain family is one of the best
known of upper SussexCounty.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
MILFORD NECK

Everybody has about finished husking
corn; hog killing about over, and now
the people are making holly wreaths.
./Messrs. Walter and Elmer Thomas
feft for Philadelphia. at which place
they will leave this week for Canada to
visit their sister.
Mrs. John Martin, of Bowers, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. W. B. Hall.
The young people in and around here
enjoyed very pleasant evening at a
party at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Bennett, given in honor of their daugh-
ter, Ruth, last Friday.
F. A. Webb and son spent Sunday in
Girdletree, Md.
Returning home from Harrington,
Isaac Griffin went to put his horse in
the stable and was kicked severely in
the stomach by a strange horse that
had been placed therein. Mr.. Griffin is
doing we'll at this writing, but the one
who did it shonld remember this lesson
and not do the same thing over.
Miss Louise Kirby spent few days
last week with Miss Leila Macklin, of
Frederick.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
MISSIONARY INSTITUTE.

The Sunday School Association OF
Milford Hundred will hold a Missionary
Institute in the Methodist Episcopal
Church on Thursday afternoon, Decem-
Der 18th, beginning at O'Clock. 1t is
hoped that very church in Milford
Hundred that is interested in the spread
ing of the gospel wheather it be across
the street or across the sea will be
present and especially those interested
in instructing our children. Mrs. Robb,
State President of Missionary work will
given some practical demonstrations
and a profitable discussions by the pas
tors of Milford Hundred are some of
the goods things in store for those who
will be present.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
new MAGISTRATE.

James P. Pierce, of the hardware firm
of Pierce and Carmean was appointed
last Saturday by Governor PennewiII,
as Justice of the Peace and Notary
Public for Cedar Creek Hundred to sue
ceed the Late Justice Charles G. Fisher.
Mr.. Pierce is one of Milford's foremost
citizens, and is doubtless a wise selec-
tion for that office. The people are pleas
ed with the appointment. Just where
Mr.. Pierce will maintain his Office has
not yet been decided but until then he
will be found at the store of Pierce g.
Carmean.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
MARRIED.
WILLIAMS WEIGH.

II WILLIAMS W ELltls
Miss Leola Belle Williams eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William J.
Williams and Harvey Prettyman Welch
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Welch
both of Chaplains Chapel were quietly
married at the M. E. parsonage at
Seaford Delaware, on Friday morning
November 10Th, 1912, at 1870 O'Clock
a. m. The bride was handsomely gown
ed in white satin with hat, gloves and
shoes to match. while the groom wore
navy blue. After spending a few days
with relatives and friends at Chaplains
Chapel Mr.. and Mrs. Welch left on the
early train Monday morning for Will
mington Delaware where they intend to
make their future home. May this
young and newly welded couple have a
long, happy and prosperous married
life
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
THIEVES GET PORK.

Herman Marvel, of near Harrington
was visited by thieves last Wednesday
night, who succeeded in getting side
of pork and other portions of the hogs
which he butchered that morning. Mr..
Marvel has some idea as to who the
guilty parties are and unless the pork is
returned or restitution given he will
doubtless bring the offenders to justice.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
SONS Of DELAWARE BANQUET.

The annual banquet of the Sons of
Delaware will be held on Saturday even
ing in the Bellevue-Stratford, Philadei
hia, and promises to be of more Chan
ordinary interest. President w. w.
Smithers is to officiate as toastmaster.
and addresses are to be made by Con
gresham J. Thomas Heflin of Alabama.
Bishop Berry of the Methodist Church
and George V. Massey.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
ENTERTAIN At DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Cohee, of near
Houston entertained at Thanksgiving
dinner at their home, Mr. and Mrs. Ira
w. Joseph. of Milford, Mrs. John w.
Emory. and daughter Miss Elizabeth
Emory, of Frederick, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Marvel, and daughter Elva,
of near Harrington, and Mrs. Elva
Wilson, Of Camden, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
HIRES PROPERTY SOLD.

George w. Tebo, who has recently
purchased the w. N. Hires property
located on Milford View. has sold the
home property TO Mrs. J. F. Hobson.
The place is well located and is modern
we'll quipped property. The exact sell
ing price has not been given, but it is
that the property sold very
chean.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
BAZAAR AND SUPPER.

The members of the M. P. Church
will hold bazaar and supper in the
dinning room of their church on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings,
December 18th, 18th, and l4th. There
will be a large assortment of fancy
articles on sale that will make excellent
Christmas presents and also an elegant
supper. Everybody is invited to come
out and enjoy these evenings. Proceeds
for benefits of the church.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
TO BUILD TARGET HOUSE.

William Shockley, contractor, has
been awarded the contract to build a
target house at the rifle range at
Slaughter Beach. The house which
they have been using was very poor
one, and this one will be more modern
andibetter arranged for the work. Those
who use the range are glad to hear of
the award being made.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
BOX SOCIAL.

There will be a box social and chicken
head hunt and also band concert given
bv the X of P Band of Houston at Will
Evansville, Thursday evening December
18th, if that evening should be stormy,
Friday evening, December 18th. Doors
open at z o'clock, band concert will be-
gin promptly at $50 under the director
of Prof. John Anderson Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
OBITUARY.
MEARs.

Mrs. Elma Mears wife of William H.
Mears, Jr., died at her home in PhiIa-
delphia, on Saturday evening, Novem-
Der Both, 1912, following brief illness.
She was a daughter of the late Captain
Erickson formerly of Milford and a
sister of Mrs. Able T. Marianville. of
that city. Mr.. Mears is a son of VIII
liam H. Mears, of Milford and is well
known through this section. Funeral
and interment took place in that city.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTICE.

The League meeting will be led next
Sunday evening, December Sth, by Miss
Syrena Hail.. Subject, The Strength
Of Certainty in Belief, will be open to
all for discu ssiOn. Song service at 6. As
led by Mr.. Mowbray. Members are re-
quested, and friends are cordially in
vited to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
MILFORD GRANGE.

The annual election of officers will
take place on Saturday December 9TH.
The topic for December 14th, will be
the 'Growing and Marketing of TOma-
toes. Grange will open at2. 15on next
Saturday and after that date at 2 pm,
sharp.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
SEVEN and EIGHT POUND TWINS.

Mrs. Lena Walls, wife of Richard
Walls, a colored laborer of this town
gave birth to twins on Tuesday of this
week. The ins which are girls weigh
Z and pounds. Mr.. Walls and his wife
are young married people and they are
very HAPPY over their new daughters.
They reside in north Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-06
SHAWNEE

Rev. S. P. Merrill of Rochester, N. Y,
will give a talk on Japan, at Central
M. P. Church Sunday at 2.30 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend.
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Some Of the .Hteh Cost of Living .

Washington, Oct. 28.-The American
people are drinking more whisky and beer
and smoking more cigars and cigarettes
than ever before in history, according to
tax returns received by Royal w. Cabell,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
From July LIST to October /, 1912, more
than $500, 00O,0 900 cigarettes were smoked,
an increase of 1000, 900 900 over the cor
responding period of the previous year,
which broke all records.
The nation consumed 80, 100000 gallons
of whisky during July, August and Sep
TENDER, an increase of 100000 gallons as
compared with that quarter of 1911, while
nearly 1850, 100000 cigars were smoked
during that time. The cigar consumption
promises to establish new record.
A total of Is, 100000 barrels of beer were
consumed during the three months, which
was 100000 barrels more than in the same
period Of 1911. This somewhat surprised
revenue officials, as beer drinking feel off
considerably during the fiscal yenr ending
June Both last. That decrease was partly
accounted for by Commissioner Cabell by
the increased popularity of buttermilk as
a summer drink.
The growing consumption of these arti-
cles has greatly augmented the Govern
ment's revenue. The internal revenue
receipts for October, already more than
$4,000, 900 greater than October, 1911, will
eclipse all records for any October, in the
judgment of Mr.. Cabell.