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Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
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If you want to have a good laugh 90 to
the Armory Hall Friday evening, April
18th.
Get your supper at St. Johns R. c.
Rectory, Thursday April 11th, p. m.
to 10 p. m.
Remember the time and place ''Klepto-
maniacs" and "His Model Wife" Fri
day, April 18th, in Armory,Hall.
Slaughter Neck w. C. T. U. will meet
with Mrs. Charles Reed on Thursday
April 11th. Text word, Sabbath. "
The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Delema Draper on Causey Avenue Tues
day evening April 9th, at 7.30 O'Clock.
Come out and help good cause and
burst all the buttons on your coat at the
same time on Friday evening, April 18th.
Don't fail to attend the play given
for the benefit of the M. P. Church at
the Armory Hall, Friday evening April
18th.
Don't forget Supper and Tambola,
benefit of Sancterary Society, st. Johns
r. c. Rectory next Thursday, April
SiAi Z ~ ~ u AAis
The Ladies Aid of Millwood M. E.
Church will meet at the home of Mrs.
Lenord Davis, on Saturday evening.
April 9Th, 1912. All are invited.
Good old fashion Delaware biscuit,
chicken salad, and other palate pleasing
Supper and Tambola, ST.
Johns R. C. Rectory, Thursday April
llth, 4 to 10 p. m.
Ice cream and cake with many other
things a good cook knows how to make.
Supper and Tambola, st. JOHNS Rectory
evening next. Benefit of the
Society.
The Sunday School class of William
Roach will soon give a strawberry and
ce cream festival at the Tabernacle. No |
as to date has been given |
ret, but it will in all probability be
yiven next week.
A Box Social with program is to be
leld at Kirby's School, near Thompson
lille April 11th, 1912, if that night be
tormy then the next following Friday
light. Ladies requested to bring boxes.
'eacher, c. Volta Maloney.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
HENRY FUCHS, GERMAN
FARMER, KILLS HIMSELF

Henry Fuchs, of Staytonsville a small
Village about eight miles west of this
town. committed suicide last Monday
morning about eight o'clock by shooting
himself in the right temple. DR.. Samuel
Marshall was summoned at once but when
he arrived he found that death had been
almost instantaneous. The man was
Sc years of age. Mr.. Fuchs was
german by birth, he having immigrated
to this country several years ago. When
he arrived in the states, he settled in
New York Citywhere he opened a saloon.
While conducting this place of business
he told his wife one day that he was go
ing out for walk and would be back in a
few minutes. Nothing more was heard
of the man until about five months
later when he returned. He stated that
he had been back to Germany for visit.
1t seems that it is the general custom
in Germany (this was gathered from a
talk with a former citizen of that
country for the husband to beat wife.
This Mr.. Fuchs was addicted to after
moving to this country. His wife re-
sented this treatment, and has had him
before the courts several times upon
that charge. There was case pending
before the Sussex County courts and tits
thought that the man was afraid to face
them again. A few days ago his wife
was in Georgetown making arrs gements
to secure a divorce from her husband,
and he had made arrangements to re-
turn to New York with his sister, Mrs.
Mueller. The sister was in the kitchen
of the house last Monday morning when
she was startled by the report of re-
vOlver TTpOn examination she found !
that her brother had shot himself. The
revolver which he had used was of
very old model and contained four rusty |
bullets. Three of them had evidently /
been hit with the hammer buthad failed
to fire the last one fired. He left
letter, written in his native language,
which when translated showed plainly
that the deed had been premeditated.
He also spoke of some money which he
had deposited in bank, and gave in
structions as to the disposition of his
body. A wife and three children sur
yive him.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
EASTER AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHI

The Presbyterian Choir has been re-
hearsing their Easter music for the past
month, and now have it in fine form.
The regular choir will be assisted by
Mrs. Charles d. Abbott and Mrs. Samuel
G. Evans, Jr., and the sOloist will be
Miss NJ. Pauline Abbott of the Peabody
Conservatory, Baltimore. The program
is as follows:
Prelude in Major or.....................B Battmaun
Organ
Anthem, Lift Up Your Heads '........... Adams
Choir.
Hymn 2l1. Lift Up. Lift Up Your Voices
Psalter No. and Gloria.
Response, Calvary, ....................Lo Lorenz
Offertory.
Organ.
Hymn "a, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today.
Sermon, Denying The Resurrection"
Rev. Henry L. Bunstein.
Easter Solo. Triumphant Morn. .......... Scott
Miss M. Pauline Abbott
Benediction.
Postlude "Hallelujah Chorus" ............ Handel
Organ.
The evening service will begin at z. 80
o. clock. 1.-The Victor of Bozrali, a
scriptural service of Story and Song;
story by S. Trevena Jackson, music BY
various composers.
Chorus, Hail Mighty Victor. Arr from Gounod
Solo, Duet and Chorus; Gate of Life. Ackley
Soprano Solo and Chorus, Mary at the Tomb
Lerman.
Chorus, Let There Be Peace, '........... Iarman
Tenor Solo, tenor and alto duet. Believe in Him.
Soprano Soloan Chorus Morn Of Hope. Meredith
Chorus, Golden Harps Are Sounding" Berridge
The Bright and Morning Star. ".... . Matthews
Anthem bass and soprano solos and chorus. Re
joice and Sing. Jordan.
The reader will be Rev. Henry L. Bun
stein. As the last sentence before the
song is read, the choir rises and renders
he song, thus Illustrating the part Of
he story just read. As soon as the story
S finished, the reader proceeds with the
story, and so on throughout the entire
iervice. The great favor with which
he former Easter evening services Of
his character have been received has
prompted the preparation of this, by far
he best of the series.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
STEAMBOAT LAUNCHED
AT ABBOTT SHIPYARDS

One of the prettiest launchings ever
witnessed in Milford occurred here last
Tuesday morning at the Abbott Ship
yards. The boat launched was the City
of Lewes, whichwas built for the Lewes
Fisheries Company, and will be used in
the fishing business. About ten o clock
the boat slid gracefully into the water
as the sponsor, Miss Ethel Bookhammer,
christened her the "City of Lewes.
A large number of representative peO-
pie of the town of Lewes was present
at the launching. Immediately after
the ceremonies had been concluded the
boat was made ready to tow to vii
mingtOn where she will be fitted u
with machinery Theparty from Lewes
brought along brass band which fur
missed music for the occasion. A
luncheon to the guests was served at
the Windsor Hotel at noon. Among
those present were William C.. Lohand,
wife and daughter Captain Henry Fist,
who will command the boat Captain
Tracy William Poynter, wife ard
daughter Percy Vickers and wife:
Steven Pearce and wife Harry Lyons
Robert Chambers William Thomp-
son mayor of Lewes John Bailey
William BoOkhammer daughter and
son Charles Mason Roland Ingram
Bud Harold; George Hudson Edward
Wiltbank George P. Tunnel Carl
Hollis Neal Marshall Edith Maull and
others. Mr.. Abbott has another boat
on the way for the same company.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
FIRE AT LINCOLN.

Fire, of unknown origon, destroyed
the home of William H. Hazard of
Lincoln last Tuesday morning The
family had retired the night before at
the usual hour, and had noticed nothing
to cause them to suspect the presence
of fire. About one O'Clock in the morn
ing, however, they were awakened by
smoke. Making their way quickly down
stairs, they found the whole of the
lower floor in flames. Prompt action
saved a part of the furniture in the front
of the house the rest was destroyed
The furniture which was saved was
owned by Mr.. Hazard s father and was
insured, the balance of the furniture
was uninsured and was destroyed. The
house had $1,000 insurance on it. The
loss above insurance is about $500.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Joseph E. Warren, made a business
trip to Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Ralph Stevens, of Wilmington
has been the guest of her sister Mrs.
Wilbert M. Joseph.
Miss Emma Gillespie has returned
home after having been absent for two
months past visiting friends and rela-
tives.
D. Howard Isaac of Philadelphia, and
sister Miss Mae who is attending Peabody
Institute of Baltimore, Md, are home
for the Easter holidays.
]. Postles Hammond has been in
Philadelphia for the past two weeks
where he has been in the Office of the
Mitchell Automobile Company receiving
instructions as to the operation of the
cars.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
TRICE IsAACs.
CHICKEN and WAFFEL DINNER.

On Thursday evening March 28th,
the G. G. Club of Milford gave another
pretty dinnerparty. The young people
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George S. Grier Jr., this time and,
promptly at $50 dinner was announced.
After grace by the Grand Master of
the circle all were seated. The menu
was as follows
Tomato Bisuue Crackers
Fried Young Chicken and Waffies
Pickles Celery Olives
Honey Jelly
Plum Pudding Caramel Sherbert
Chocolate Cake Cocoanut Cake
Coffee Cigars
After leaving the table all gathered in
the library around the open fire and had
what is known among the Mystics as
''close harmony" Shortly after mid
night the members bid their host and
hostess good night and made their de-
parture very reluctantly. Mr.. and Mrs.
John C. Truitt were guests of the Club.
All members were present.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
WANT CONFERENCE HERE.

At meeting of the Official Board of
the Methodist Protestant Church this
week, it was decided to ask that the
Annual Conference of that church be
held in Milford in the spring 1913. The
new church which is being built will be
in use then. and it is the purpose of the
members of the church to serve lunch
at the church to the visiting delegates.
The pastor thinks that by so doing it
will be much easier to get accommOda-
tiOns for the visiting pastors. The Con-
ference this year will meet at Laurel
beginning with April 10th.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
GAMERS ACTIVE UP STATE.

Lower New Castle County farmers
have contracted with Gamers for a
larger acreage of sugar corn and
tomatoes for canning purpose than ever
in the history of the county. Nearly
$500 acres of sugar corn and 1000 of
tomatoes have been contracted for. The
farmers will, in consequence, receive
more money from the Gamers than ever
before. The corn will bring $3.50 per
ton, and tomatoes $40 per ton. The
Gamers are to furnish all of the baskets
which are used by the farmers inharvest-
ing their trops.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
TRUSTEES OF POOR REPORT,

The annual report of the Trustees of
the Poor of Sussex county, Delaware,
has been printed this week by the Mil
ford Chronicle Publishing Company,
showing the numbers Of paupers re-
ceived, discharged and remaining; to-
gether with. the births, deaths, etc.
This Annual Report, which is printed in
the form Of a booklet, will probably be
of interest to the taxpayers.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
HOME TALENT PLAYS.

Kleptomaniacs, a laughable farce in
two acts and His Model Wife brisk and
breezy little comedy by home talent
will be given aid of the M. P. Church
in Armory Hall on Friday evening April
18th. The plays will be under the
direction of Miss Hettie Latchum,
The dialogue throughout both plays is
quick and funny and the situations very
effective. Allfun loving persons should
attend. Proceeds for benefit of the
church. Admission % cents reserved
seats 35 cents. Seats on sale Thursday
morning at 9O'clock at the Red Star
Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
FORTUNE FOR DOVER LAWYER.

George NJ. Jones Esq, of Dover. is
reported to have cleared up over 500, 900
in mine stocks the past week. 1t is
understood, although Mr.. Jones will
talk about the matter, that he had some
surplus money which he wished to in
vest. He accordingly looked about and
decided upon some mine stock which look
ed promising. Last week new veins Of
gold were found at the mines in which
he had invested his money. This find
caused the value to go up. He inn
mediately sold his shares. 1t reported
that about S23, 600 was the amount rea-
Iized above the money which he had put
in the venture.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
DREDGING BIDS OPENED.

Bids for dredging Murderkill creek,
at Bowers Beach, were opened Monday
in the Office of the United States Engin-
eer in Wilmington, the River and Har-
Dor Improvement Company, of Philadel-
phia, being the lowest bidders at eleven
cents per cubic yard. The Richards
Dredging Company, also of that city,
the only other bidders, bid Ills cents
per cubic yard. The contract will be
awarded from Washington.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

By authority of Town Council permits
have been granted to Captain Derrickson
to build an addition to his residence on
Lake View Avenue.
Davis r. Grier has taken out a permit
to build an addition to the resideniee he
recently purchased from Mr.. LSfferts
on Lakeview Avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
SUPPER and TAMBOLA.

A supper and Tambola will be given
by the ladies of st. Johns R. C. Church
on Thursday evening, April 11th, in the
new Rectory 504 West Front St., in
aid of the Sancteray Society Many
useful and artistic pieces of handiwork
will be disposed of, through the Tambola,
for ten cents each. No article worth
less than the price, many worth five
time that amount. Supper will be
served from A p. M, till 10 p. m.
chicken salad, pickles, Delaware biscuit,
coffee, ice cream and cake. Don't for
get, Thursday April 11th, in St. Johns
RectOry.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
FARMERS PLANT CABBAGE.

Many farmers in this section of Della
ware are planting an unusually large
quantity of cabbage for the city markets
this season. Several of these men have
agreed to grow a certain acreage of
cabbage which will be loaded in carload
lots and shipped direct to the buyers.
In this manner the farmers expect to
realize more from their crop than they
do at present. The middle mans profit
is done away with so they claim.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
SCHOOL CHILDREN ATTEND FUNERAL

In order to allow the pupils at the
High School to attend the funeral of
Harold Henry, who was buried last
Tuesday afternoon, the authorities did
not call school until 2.30 that afternoon.
The members of the Junior Glass, of
which the deceased was a prominent
member, attended the funeral in a body,
as did also the teachers at the High
School, The boy was well liked among
his school mates, and his death will be
greatly felt by his class mates.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
HAS REGULAR PASTOR.

Rev. NJ ]. Dougherty, formerly
assistant pastor to Rev. T. F. v aldron,
st. Pauls, Wilmington, has been sent
as Resident Pastor to st. Johns of this
town, and will occupy the Rectory at
502 West Front St. Father, DOugherty
who will take chargeon Easter Sunday is
young man of pleasing attainments and
personality. He leaves a host of friends
in Wilmington, but enthusiastic regard
ing work in his new field, and comes
with expectation of being a permanent
resident.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
FIRE DESTROYS HOME.

Fire, of unknown origon, destroyed
the two story dwelling of Herman
Holliger, on his farm near Bennett S
Pier this week. Mrs. Holliger was
home alone at the time that the fire
discovered, but neighbors quickly l.
ponded and aided her in saving part OF
the furniture. It is understood that the
damage is about $4,000, which is covered
by insurance.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING.

The Annual Congregational meeting
of Christ Church Parish will be held at
the church on Monday night ats o. clock
when vestrymen will be elected and
other business transacted, including the
presentation of reports of parish. Every
parishioner is urged to be in attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
AN OLD PLATE.

There is on exhibition at the photo
graph gallery of Howard Witt here an
old china plate, the background Of which
is blue, and the centre of the plate con-
tains picture of the Pennsylvania
Hospital, at Philadelphia, the first
hospital ever built in that city. The
plate which is owned by Mr. Frank z.
Truitt of this town, is said to be over
130 years old.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
new TRIBE OF RED Men.

The members'of Sazimas Tribe No. 10,
of this town went to Burrsville, Md,
last Saturday evening where the in
stalled a new tribe of Red Men. The
Milford men went by rail to Harrington
where they gotteams and drove to the
MARYLAND town. The men of Bursville
have been agitating a tribe of Red Men
for their town for tie past few months,
and last Saturdays night installation
was the result.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
SHAD NOW PLENTIFUL.

The Milford market has been well
supplied with shad this week. The fish
have been above usual size, and have
sold at from fifty cents to a dollar each.
Milford, because of her sistuation, is
always sure of getting good supply of
fresh fish in season.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
MARRIED.
ARMOUR PLoTTs.


Samuel Ammon M. Armour, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Armour of near
Houston, Delaware, and a well known
young rural business man of this section,
and Miss Mabel E. Plotts, daughter of
Mrs. Anna Plotts, of Westville, New
Jersey, were quietly married, on Sun
day evening March 31st, 1912 at the
M. E. Parsonage, at Pennington by the
pastor, the Rev. D. F. McFaul.
TRICE- -IsAACS.
Mr.. Gilbert C. Trice, a representative
of the International Harvester Co.. of
Savannah, Georgia, and Miss Sarah
Leona Isaac, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
David H. Isaac, of near Milford were
quietly married on Tuesday morning
April End, 1912, at the home of the
brides parents by the Rev. w. r.
Mowbray, pastor of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church, of this town. After a wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Trice left on
the afternoon train for Fayetteville,
N. c., where Mr.. Trice's offices are
located.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
CEDAR CREEK REPUBLICAN, MEETING.

The republicans of the First Re
presenative District of Sussex County
are requested to meet at the New Cen
turv Club Rooms on Friday evening
April 18th, at o'clock to select de-
legates for the primaries to be held on
Saturday April 18th, 1912.
MARK L. DAVIS,
County Committeeman.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
HENRY

The funeral of E. C. Harold Henry.
only son of Mrs. Carrie Viereck of this
city, was held at his late home on North
Walnut Street last Tuesday afternoon.
Harold was born June 10Th, 1897, and
died March 18th, 1912, of shock follow
ing an operation for fibrOus tumOr of
the nose and throat. All Milford was
shocked on the evening of Friday last
when the news arrived that Harold
Henry, whose plucky fight for life had
aroused and held our sympathy and ad
miration, had been unable to withstand
the shock caused his weaked system by
the necessary radical operation per
formed at a Philadelphia hospital on the
same day. Had he lived he would have
graduated from the Milford High School
at the age of fifteen. The friendly OBJ
server Of Harold during his months of
illness could not but be struck by three
qualities of his mind and heart: His
anxiety lest he be causing his mother
worry his wonderful courage, and his
trust in God. ''DO not worry mother, -
he said, God S power is above the knife,
and he will guide the knife. Do not
These were his last words be.
fore he mounted the operating table.
refusing assistance. The army of Christ
has lost a soldier, none the less valiant
that his arms were one of the strong
est ; a mother has lost a son who obeyed, !
Honor thy father and thy mother.
The world has lost a courageous heart /.
and the world of letters an exceptional |
mind. Dr. Carlisle of this town was
present at the operation by the request |
If the boy.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
OBITUARY.
KENDERDINE.

Mrs. Mary Kenderdine died at her
home on North Walnut Street early
Thursday morning aged "a years. She
had beehin poor health for several weeks
past Four daughters survive her.
Funeral services viii be held this after
noon at o'clock at her late home and in
terment made at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
BAPTIST EASTER PROGRAM.

Easter will be observed at the Baptist
Church Sunday morning commencing at
10. 30 o clock. All are welcome The
following program viii be rendered:
Easter Carol. God Has Sent His Angels. School
Prayer.
Easter Carol. Near the Tomb Where Jesus Slept.
School
Responsive Reading Superintendent and School
Welcome .Nettie Collins
Easter Carol Bright Easter skies. N'.'' School School
Recitation. An Easter WISH ....... Guy Lemex
Recitation. Children Easter, ........ Grace Hall
Solo, Easter Niolets- .........-.... Donald Peet
Recitation. Everything is Happy Now. Myrtle
Recitation. Happy Easter George Bullock
Motion Song Down Among the Clover .Trena
LemeX.
Recitation. AN Easter JOY" - Lucille Mayhem
Recitation, Listen Everybody, Alice Benson
Recitation. "A Joyous Easter. Elva Coverdale
Recitation. Easter Day '............ Mary Wiley
Solo Don't You Know It's Easter ........ Emma
WoodalL
Recitation DO Kindness, '..... Lena Coverdale
Easter Carol, Turn the Easter Garland School
Recitation Bright Easter, "........- Paul Lynch
Harrington.
Recitation. Easter Blossoms. ..... Russell Webb
Dialogue, Anna i. wilkins Virginia Lynch. Emma
WOodall. May West, Nernie wilkins.
Solo 20 Risen Lord Grace Savage and chorus By
Recitation "Davbreal Maud Polk
Recitation The Day Of Light, Warner Morris
Motion Song. Primary Class
Recitation Grandpa Easter Flower p. William
Lynch.
Recitation. Our Risen King '......... Grace Hall
Joyous Easter Time. Fred Harris
Recitation. Easter Lilies. ... Edith Lynch
Duct ''The Magdalene. Helen Marvel and Ruth
Mayhem.
Recitation Easter, ,................ Grace Savage
Collection.
Address by the pastor. W. II. Savage.
caster Carol Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
School,
Bencdiction.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1912-03-29
Poultry Pickings.

Darkening the nests is one way to
prevent the egg eating habit.
Earthen water fountains in the poul-
try yard are better than tin ones. The
former will keep the water cooler In
summer and warmer in winter.
1t is an old saying that too much
care will kill cat" and it is also true
OF chickens. While there is certain
daily work to be done. 1t is not neces-
sary TO coddle the chicks and try to
be with them all the time.
A hen In the best laying condition
has some surplus fat on her body.
This means that her bodily wants
have been supplied. and there is some
10 spare. A very fat hen seldom lays
well. A poor hen cannot lay well.
An average Of $50 eggs per hen dur
ing the first year of laying is fairly
good laying. Pullets in good health
and vigor should average this number
OF eggs, During the second year they
will lay about IS per cent fewer eggs
and each succeeding year correspond
ingly fewer.
A poultry keeper gives a recipe for
a dry mash which contains large
amount of heterogeneous food and says
IT Is especially good for feeding pull
let's. He uses one bushel each of bran,
middlings. alfalfa and one-half bushel
each of ground oats and meal and
some fine charcoal and meat scraps.
These are mixed thoroughly.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1912-03-29

chaser could nat buy such r.
ceipts and feel assured that he
would get No. l. 1t is only the
purpose of the Commission to
call the attention of the farmer
that he must insist on his ware
house receipts being properly
filled out and thus avoid future
trouble. He is only protecting
his own business. Through fail
ure to watch this closely he may
lose hundreds Of dollars.
1T is difficult for the Comm is
sion to adjust all such complaints
or disputes because of the mis-
understanding and we hope that
every farmer in the country VII
give these remarks some thought
and attention.