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Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
CEDAR NECK

The farmers of this vicinity are busy
saving wood for their summer supply.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Argo spent
last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reed are the
happy parents of a bright baby boy.
Miss Averala Shockley was confined
to her bed few days last week with
tonsilitis.
Several of the young men of this vi
cinity are taking dancing lessons under
Mrs. VIM. Watson, of Milford we wish
them much success.
The old saying is that a good goose
always lays before Valentine day; few
goose raisers of this place got their
first egg before St. Valentine day.
Mark Shockley is busy hauling lumber
to build new wagon house.
Miss Susan Thomas, of Kent County,
$ visiting Mrs. Chas. Higman.
Muskrats seem to be very scarce in (
this place, several of the farmers are
for them but havn't had the
luck to catch many of them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Roberts are
the happy parents of bouncing baby
boy, he is to be called Woodrow Wilson. /
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
MILFORD NECK

The festival and box social held in the
church was a decided success both so
eially and financially. The proceeds
amounted to S66. Much credit is due
the ladies who worked so zealOusly, and
we cannot forget those who gave so lib
orally to make this social a success.
Miss Mary Lofiand and dbrother Henry
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. S. C. Kirby.
Mrs. Sipple and daughter visited Mrs.
Charles Bennett last week.
ME. and Mrs. L. A. Kirby spent Sun
day with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Harrington, who is quite i'll at this time
Mrs. c. B. Favinger, of Frederick,
spent several days with her daughter,
Mrs. C. E. Jester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Thomas, of Cedar
Neck. spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. A. L. Thompson and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson have
been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Frank
Schimpf, in Phila6elphia.
Ernest Goodwin spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Vim. Harrington.
The Ladies Aid viii meet with Mrs.
VIM. Harrington this Saturday evening,
February 22nd Everybody invited.
Purnell Beswiek is visiting in Wiz
Ellngton.
Miss Gertrude Trader has been visit
ing Miss Elsie Biekel.
A Sunday School has been organized
at Sour Apple Tree School. Rev. Davis
will preach every other Sunday. We
wish them success.
AlOnzo Deputy is visiting in Lincoln.
Miss Virginia BelsOn is spending ten
days with Miss Elsie Bickel.
Misses Virginia Benson and Elsie
Biekel entertained Paris Kirby and Ed
gar Emerson at supper Tuesday evening.
Edward Bennett has returned to Bing-
hamton. N. Y, after a three weeks
visit with his parents.
Miss Marion SkewiS, of near Milford,
has been visiting Miss Blanche Trader.
Dawson MalOney spent Saturday and
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bickle.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
SLAUGHTER NECK

Mr.. and Mrs. Steward Steen and son
Donald spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. ana Mrs. Harold Clifton of Milford.
Several people from this place at
tended the Ladies Aid Society of the
Reynolds Church which was held at Mrs.
Norman Prettyman Saturday evening.
Slaughter Neck 81. E. Church was
filled Tuesday evening when Rev V. E..
blhs talked on the subject of Success
ahd How TO Achieve It." Rev. Hills
Is fine epeaker and Is always gladly
welcomed here.
While al the sale Of her father last
Wednesday Mrs. Willard Clifton was
stricken with paralysis and at this
writing has not recovered sufficient to
be removed to her home.
Mr. and Mrs. David jefferson and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Hall were entertained
by Hiram Steen and family Sunday
Last Monday evening while the fam
lily of Horace q. Bennett were all sit
ting in the kitchen, the piano began to
pley . tune that sounded very much
like Nearer Ny God to Thee. Mrs.
Bennett went to investigate and found
that her old pet cat 'Tabby" was the
performer. Tabby is quite an educated
cat but who would have thought she
could play Nearer My God to Thee"
Mrs. Burton d. Bennett gave an old
fashioned quilting party to a few Of her
friends Wednesday evening.
Il. E. Bennett lost a valuable young
COW last Tuesday. B. D. S.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
FARM PAYS WELL

That a small farm in lower Delaware
IS profitable investmentifg given proper
attention is amply attested by results
obtained lby c. NJ. Hammond last season.
Mr.. Hammond, who owns a small farm
at Chestnut Knoll was desirous of
learning just what could be realized
from small plot of land and as a result
planted six and three quarters acres in
tomatoes, after first having cut hay
from three and three quarters acres and
harvesting a crop of peas from the
remaining three acres. After receiving
S99.O7 from the peas from the three
acres, and stored his hay crop for future
sale, from the three acres he realized
SOB "a from tomatoes and from the
otner three and three quarter acres he
realized S405. 80. This made grand
total OF $80791 received last year from
the land in question, not including the
nay crop which has not yet been sold.
Mr.; Hammond gives as a reason for
such a success the use of plenty of land
ime.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
CHURCH NEWS.

This paper POSITIVELY WILL NOT
receive notices for this column after
Wednesday noon of each wssk. If you
cannot get them to as before that date,
donot 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.
Presbyterian Churzh-Diviel worship
and sermon at IL o'clock subject, 'The
Parable of the Highway" Sunday
School at o'clock lesson, 'Abram and
Lot. Christian Enoeavor at Z ?. m.
Christ Church -Lenten services: Sun
days, 10 a. M, 1870 a. m, 730 D. m.
Sunday School. 2 p. m; Mondays and
Thursdays, 4.3O p m; Fridays, a. m, ,
and 4. 80 p. m. No services on Tuesdays
or Saturdays. All are cordially invited
to the services.
A Bible School has been organized at
Sour Apple Tree School House Milford
Neck. Officers are as follows: Superin-
tendent Theodore Hall Assistant Super
intendent, Mrs. Passwaters; Secretary,
Miss Anna Passwaters Treasurer, Mr.
Maloney. Pastor Davis will make a
regular appointment here every other
Sunday.
Baptist Church Bible school at 9.SO
a. m. Preaching at 1O.45 a. m, subject
Lot, the Short Sighted Man" 3.30
p. m, preaching at the home of Mrs.
Nora Davis, Cedar Creek. Christian
Endeavor at Z o'clock led by Everett
Hall. Sermon by pastor at 8 O'Clock.
Thursday at 7.30 p. NJ, Cottage Meet
ing at the home of Edward Passwaters,
Milford.
St. Johns Church Sunday, February
23rd, Mass at and 10. 80 a. m. Sermon /
at the 1890 Mass. Sunday School at 2 |
p. m. Rosary, Sermon and BenedictiOn |
at 7.30 p. m. Stations of the Cross, /
Sermon and Benediction, Friday evening
at 7.30 o'clock. Sermon by the Rev.
Murphy, of Easton, Md. All are
invited to attend. Rev. M. ]. Dough-
erty, pastor.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
service, preaching at 10. 30 a. m.
Sunday School at 2 p. m, constantly
interest is being manifested
N the sessions of the school. Epworth
League at G. 45 followed by sermon at
!. 80 by DR.. r. K. Stephenson, District
Our Fourth Quarterly
will be held in the lecture
'oom on Friday 2lst, at p. m. Junior
league at O'Clock on Friday.
First MP. Church Experience meet
ng at 9o'clock. Preaching at 10. 80 a. M,
" Rev. J. L. Elderdice d. d. President
f Westminster Theological Seminary.
Jon t fail to hear DR.. Elderdice he is
SPLENDID preacher. Reception of mem
.prs Sunday School at . n m Chris
ian Endeavor at $50 D. m. Preaching
t 7.30p. m. by DR.. Elderdice followedby 7
vangelistic services. DR.. Elderdice
yill preach at Central M. P Church
unday 8 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
HOUSTON

There will be an entertainment given
in Red Mems Hall Saturday evening at
1 745 O'Clock. This being Washington S
birthday a patriotic drill will be given
and pie and coffee served Admission
10 and Is cents. Proceeds to finish nav
ing the debt on painting the parsonage
Music by BreEne Bros. Come out and
help meet this debt.
Benton Counselman yBayard Wharton,
and Zack johnson, IT,, went to Phila-
delphia Monday TO see ''The Round Up. "
On their return they report it as great.
Charles Townsend, wife and.daughter
Carolyn, of Middletown. Conn. have
been visiting Mrs. William Townsend.
Frank Sapp has purchased from Mrs.
P. J. Satterfield about three acres of
LAND and 1t is said will build a double
house. This will enable our town to
grow as houses are in demand.
Mr.. ana Mrs. earl Kemp, of Palmyra.
N. D. nave been visiting John U. John
John Dawsopl has bought the ground
owned Dy Keaarl Kemp on Railroad Ave.
This is good location for more dwell
ings.
The stork brought to the home of
ArmGr Armour and wife a ten pound
daughter Mabel Elizabeth is a well !
coined guest
Joe Pearce. of Iatrobe Pa visited
friends here this week.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Ross
+. CounselInan last week. A pleasant |
evening waS spent after which refresh |
ments werA served.
Mrs. j. G. Hoskins, of Baltimore,
spent a week with her sister, Mrs. G. L.
COunsemaln.
The office of the p w &R. railroad
station has been enlarged, which adds
a more desirable and Comfortable plaee
-or ITS employees.
Don't forget the Pie Social
There will be a Box Social at Powell's
school on Thursday evening, February
.ith. Ice cream and cake will be for
ale. Everybody cordially invited to
one Ladies will please bring boxes.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
MILK SUPPLY IS SHORT.

Since the sale of the fine JERSEY herd
OF milk cows owned by w. r. Hutten-
lock, Milford has been suffering very
much for a sufficient supply of milk.
As a result, most Of the milk dealers
feel that this is an opportune time to
raise the price of milk to correspond to
the increased price in feed. The emaioritv
OF them are contemplating making the
retail price of milk eight cents a quart
instead of seven cents. Many of the
farmers who never sold milk, making
butter from their entire supply of that
commodity, are selling the greater por-
ton Of their supply to the Milford
dealers. Notwithstanding this addi-
ton to the milk supply of Milford, the
demand is not yet satisfied. Within a
few days Milford may be enjoying eight
cent milk.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
The KENT ". c. 7. U.
in EXECUTIVE MEETING

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Kent County executive meet
ing at Clayton M. E. Church on Friday
last. Many items of interest to the
work were considered, one of the most
important being the arrangement of the
program for the County Convention to
be held in Wyoming M. E. Church May
7th, next. Madam Layysh A. Barakat
has been secured to deliver the main
addresses of the afternoon and evening.
They were cordially greeted and enter
tanned by Mrs. w. 7. Dayett, president
of the Clayton Union and the efficient
corps of White Ribboners there. Rev.
l. G. Fostnocht not forgetting his.past
in the day joined his lovable wife in
making this day a success.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
GLENDALE WANTS ROAD.

A petition signed by some of the best
known residents of Glendale and vicinity
urging the legislature TO enact amend
ments to the Boulevard Corporation law
that viii enable early construction of
the du POnt Boulevard was received by
the State on Wednesday morning. It
was referred to the committee on public
buildings and highways without being
read. senator Marshall says the signers
are all substantial men Of the section
through which the boulevard survey
passes.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
GOVERNOR MAKES APPOINTMENTS.

Governor Miller has this week made
three appointments of interest to per-
sons of this section. The first was that
of Howard Hudson, of near Frederick,
to be Oyster Revenue Collector to sue
ceed J. Burton Wharton, Thomas w.
Wilson, of Dover, was appointed State
Librarian, to succeed H. Ridgley Har-
rington for two years at salary of
$1,000, William J. Knight, Of Whining
ton, was appointed to be Regulator Of
Weights and Measures of New Castle
County for four years at a salary Of
81, 900 a year.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
PRISONERS SENTENCED.

In the Court of General Session at
Dover on Tuesday morning sentences
were imposed on prisoners who had
plead guilty to the offenses charged a
gainst them State VS., Frank Gray,
carrying concealed a deadly weapon,
three months Imprisonment and pay costs
of prosecution State VS., Charles
Driggans, three cases of the unlawful
selling of intoxicating liquors, three
months in each case and a fine of $50
in each case, and committed to the
New Castle County workhouse.
Divorces were granted in the Su-
perior Court to the following Walter
Maybrey from his wife, Maggie May
brey John A. Tatman from his wife,
Lille Tatman.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
OPERATION WAS SUCCESSFUL.

Frank Richards, one Of Milford most
prominent business men, underwent an
operation in a Philadelphia hospital this
week for gall stones. Mr.. Richards was
taken to the hospital on Thursday after
noon by DR.. James P. Bofland, his local
physician, and the operation was per-
formed by DR.. Montgomery. Thirty
two gall stones and the appendix we're
removed. The operation was success
full and Mr.. Richards will soon be among
his friends again.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
ME HOOK NECK.

and H. P. Draper took spin to
Yeq.3tc last Wednesday in their
n qt car
tao and Marvel Wilson were
ggsatA eir parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Il9n4e h Hilson Saturday and Sunday.
am, of New Castle. visited
ms II. and Mrs. N. R. Ingram.
@rs. Thomas R. Wilson,
spee 3e ith Georgetown relatives.
M seems to be the main
Dusi4 and the Draper brothers
are sVith their engine and eat
ing meals prepared by the
wQml1 occasions. Daffodil
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
n. CHURCH LECTURE.

Rev. J. L. Elderdice D. D., will give
a lecture Saturday evening at 8 O'Clock
in the dining room of the First M. P.
Church subject, "Old Sweethearts.
Silver offering at the door, DIR. Elder
dice is a fine lecturer. Do mot fail to hear
him and help a good cause. Proceeds
are for the benefit of the church. This
lecture is held under the auspices of the
Usher Union. Come and encourage the
young men.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
BOX SOCIAL.

A box social will be held at Kirby's
School near ThompsOnville in Milford
Neck, Friday evening, February 18th.
An interesting program is being pre-
pared. There viii be ice cream and
cake for sale. Every body is invited to
be present. If that night should be
stormy it viii be held Saturday evening
following.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
DR.. OUIGG'S LECTURE.

An unusually fine lecture was given
before the members of the New Century
Club and their friends on Monday after
noon, February 18th, by Rev. Howard
T. Quigg Of Ridgley, Md former pas
ford. In its fertility of thought, grace
of diction and spiritual conception of the
province of music, this lecture proved
to be a great pleasure and inspiration
to all who were privileged to hear it.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
NEW MERCHANT ARRIVES.

Arthur Derrickson, member of the
firm of DerricksOn & Van Kirk of Mil
ford, is wearing broad smile this week
the cause of which is easily discerned.
On Wednesday last the stork visited the
Derrickson home and left a fine son.
Both the child and Mrs. Derrickson are
doing nicely at this time. The happy
father is all ready prophesying great
things for the young master of the
house.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
LEGACY FOR CHURCH AND SCHOOL.

The will of Mrs. Mary Smell provided
for several legacies, and two of them
are for the colored school and church.
To the school $500 was given, and to
the colored church $500. The other
legacies will amount to So, 500 in all.
This will be a great help to the colored
schools of Milford, as they have mort
gage on the building, and this will go
long way towards paying it off.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Cards are out announcing the engage
ment of Miss Edna S. Balloon, of Denver
to Lester G. Thomas of that
city. The wedding win take place on
March twelfth at Denver. Miss Balloon
is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. A.
former residents of Sussex
County Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
WILLOW GROVE.

Charles Milman, of Philadelphia, was
a weeks end visitor with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Smith.
Miss Kathlene Lord, visited her par
ents, at Camden, last week.
j. ID. Jones has been sick.
While splitting wood last week, Alfred
Lord, well known gentleman, Of this
section, cut his hand severely.
Mrs. Ira Smith is unwell
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
NOTICE.

All members of Company B are direct
ed to assemble at the Armory Wednes-
day evening, February 26th, 1918, of be-
ing inspected. By orders of
CAPT. JAMES w. CANNON.
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
OBITUARY.
HEARN

Mable Hearn, daughter of Baggage
master John Hearn, died at the home Of
her father in South Milford early last
Saturday morning Of pneumonia. The
child was thirteen years OF age, and
owing to her genial disposition had
many warm friends. Funeral services
were conducted on Sunday afternoon by
Rev. L. A. Bennett, and interment was
made at the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery at Bethel, Delaware on Mon
day.
WEIGH.
Thaddeus Parker Welch died at his
home in Keyport, N. j., on the 18th
inst. Mr.. Welch was born in Milton,
Del. His parents were the late N. d.
Welch and Mary Parker Welch, of the
latter town. Mr.. Welch was an educa-
tor of remarkable ability, and was prin-
cipal of the public schools in Shrewsbury,
N. j., where he was greatly esteemed
and beloved. He was a man of unim-
peachable character, true and constant
in his duties, and of a magnetic person
ality. He had host of friends through
out Delaware, Maryland and New Jer-
sey, who valued him for his genial Op-
timism, bis sound sense, his inhexible
honor, his sympathetic nature and his
helpful aid to others. Such a life sows
influences for good that will last through
long periods, and will become part Of
the motive power that lifts the standard
of the world,
Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
52ND ANNIVERSARYiOF
PRESBYTERIAN School

The Sind, anniversary of the Presby-
terian Sunday School viii be held Fri-
day evening commencing at O'Clock.
All are invited The following viii b.
the program
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-21
INJURED IN
fall, GEORGE
MUNRO DIES

George Munro of this city, and p
bridge carpenter in the employ Of fhe
Northern Pacific rail way company, fell
from a scaffold at Flasher Saturday
afternoon and received injuries from
which he died.
The direct cause Of the accident is not
known, though it is stated that he 4eil
about 20 feet, striking On his head ard
shoulders. fracturing his sl,uIl. Tho UNI
fortunate man never ;egained conscious
ness. The accident occurred about four
o'clock Saturday afternoon and he died
about four or five hours later.
4 Word of the accident was received, by
e. +. Munroe of the Munroe Electric
company and his brother, &. T.. cook in
the Grand Pacific hotel. The Two gen
tlemen left on the switch engine after
for Mandan where the Northern
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-21

Pacific company made up q special train
for the purpose of taking the boys y their
the hospital. Word was received from
them later in the evening that their faith
err had died before their arrival.
Deceased was an old resident Of this
city and has many friends who will re-
gret to learn of his sudden taking away.
He leaves two sons, T.. r. and G., u. and
two daughters. Lois and Lucille, all Of
this city, besides several sons n
daughters living in New York and Can,
returned last night.
The remains were brought to this city
last night and will be inferred in the
Catholic cemetery beside those of de-
ceased's wife. Arrangements for the
funeral have not been made.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-21
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOLS, AND
THE TRANSPORTATION LAWS

CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOLS. ANo
The TRANSFORMATIONS LAWS
In last Sundays Tribune my friend,
Julius Meyer OF Baldwin had a very
timely article in connection with the pres
ent school laws relating to the trans
We had hoped to give this matter q falr-
~ thorough discussion at the meeting
Of school officers last week., but time dld
not permit. l shall therefore ask the
as | understand them. l do this ,particu'
larly because there is q widespread mis-
understanding Of them by the people
generally and by many school officers.
amends Section 232 Of Chapter 266 OF the
WI Session Laws in regard to com.
pulsory attendance and the trarsporta'
ton Of pupils: As to the latter It pro-
where consolidation has not been es-
t%ahlished. shall arrange the DISTRICT IN.
to a system Of zones. All families living
from one and one-Quarter to y and
a quarter miles from school are Y the
quarter miles to three and o~ne-quarter
miles from school are in the second zone
and families living beyond three and one
quarter miles from school are in the third
The board shall fix a maximum
compensation per family for the first
zone; multiply this by one and one-half
for each family in the second zone and
by two for each family in the third zone.
This does not authorize schaal boards
to employ drivers. That part must be
looked after by the families themselves.
The families should ascertain from the
board the scale of compensation fixed
and govern themselves accordingly. No
person should expect to enrich himself
In this way nor should n one become
Imbued with the idea that they must
be paid to send their children TO school.
The trainers Of the law 10 doubt intend
ed 1t as an assistance to those unfortu-
school, but not as q money.making prop
osition. In my experience OF many Years
i have satisfied myself that many Of
those who make a big rumpus about this
do so from purely selfish and m~ercena:"
motives. expecting to divert to them
selves q big income. The anxiety fer
school and the welfare OF their children
are OF minor Importance. -,
where the people nave voted to- Convcy
the children to and from school or where
the district is consolidated. IN such dis.
tricts 1t rests with the board to employ
responsible drivers. But wen in such
dis tricts the zone" law may be used
when the board is unable to maze sui:.
able arrangements for TRANSPORTATION
! zee Tse ch faR q IS co OF anH asls . taWa;1 is
unfortunately not SO clear. AS, 10, con-
soidated districts there seems to ~. y
discrepancy which needs correcting; bat
In all other districts the maximum dig.
lance in which the laws can be enforced
seems to be two n One.hnH miles. !
have my doubts whether under the pres
ent Ia wwe can enforce scaccl attend.
beyond the above limit.
C.. s.