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Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
WILL BUILD A CHAPEL
AT OLD CEDAR creek

One year ago when the Rev. w. H.
Savage of Milford, went to Cedar Creek
a small place where the people of South
Milford forty years ago went to cast
their votes at elections, and there spoke
to small gathering of men and women
of Christ and his works, he left with a
feeling that little tangible success would
result; his work was bread cast upon
the waters, and after many days it has
returned. Since then little gathering
of the people have met and discussed
the cause for which the Rev. Savage
gave his efforts, and today congrega-
ton has gathered, and one of their re-
cent discussions the land on which to
build a chapel has been offered, and the
people are now trying to get contribu-
tions sufficiently pledged, to cause build
ing to be put up this spring. There is now
a Sunday School of about fifty children
which gather at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Sockrider and at the home of Mrs.
Emory alternate Sundays, and at the
Christmas season just past, a beautiful
tree was trimmed, and presents distribut-
ed to all from it on Christmas night.
Thus a little act often results in a
splendid accomplishment for good.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held Monday,
January 9th, Mrs. J. L. Pratt, presid-
ing. Two new members were added
Mrs. Edward Gillis and Mrs. Wallace
Burn. The meeting was very well at
tended and a number of school children
were also present to hear Mrs. A. E..
Rosa's interesting paper on Panama.
This paper had been given last year,
but so many members had not heard it,,
and those who had wished to hear it a.
gain that Mrs. Rosa kindly granted the
request and repeated it. The music
for the day was a piano solo by Miss
Mabel Smith. Mrs. Charles Prettymsn
chairman of Education announced that
George HynsOn would lecture on pub
lie Schools of the United States, on
February 3rd. 1t was also announced
that in the near future the club would
have the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Will
liams, of Washington, on ''Consreva-
ton. This lecture will furnish one of
the most interesting program of the
year, as there will be in connection
with a series of stereopticon views.
Mrs. Williams is most pleasing lecturer
and the club members are assured a
most delightful treat Next week busi-
ness and social.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
news ITEMS
Paragraphs Of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

A handsome present Of 26 pieces Of
silver was presented to Mrs. Sallie D.
Wilson by her Sunday. School class 7U1
young men of the NJ. P. Church.
To Sunday School Superintendent
and Workers please send in the Anti
Cigaret petitions at once. Lila Wilson
Aron, State Temperance Superinten-
dent. Dover. Delaware.
The members of Sakimas Tribe, Imp d
0. R. M, are hereby requested to meet
in their wigwam on Sunday, January
18th. at 10 O'Clock a. m. sharp to attend
the NJ P. Church
The Ladies Aid of the Avenue M. E.
Church will give a surprise at the Chapel
Tuesday afternoon January l4th. Each
person bring a package value not ex-
ceeding 5 cents. Admission 10 cents.
Refreshments.
NPilOt Cord MCGEE while out cunning
on one of the marshes few days ago
ran across a large terrapin which found
to be diamond back and a count at
that He soon disposed of the catch
at a good price to one of his friends
who wished the terrapin.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Wilson Vinyard Sr., has gone south
for a trip.
Eugene Murphy visited friends in
Dover Sunday.
Wilson Vineyard Jr., has returned to
his studies at Drexel.
Jerome Biddle of Chesapeak City.
Md, was the guest of his son, Elwood
Biddle through the holidays.
Misses Emma Walton Mary Pyle, who
have been visiting Miss Elizabeth Morris
have returned to their home in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 0. Bernard and chill
dren of Greensboro, Md, have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Vinyard.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clifton, who spent
Christmas with their daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Malseed, at Merchantville,
N. j., have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smith, entertain
ed their friends Sunday at three O'Clock
dinner, those present where Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Lindale and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Moore, Charles Jackson and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. William Walls.
Charles Barker of Milford, Delaware,
will attend the conventions of the PENN
sula Horticultural Society and the Della
ware State Corn Show, in Wilmington,
January 18th, and 18th. Mr.. Barker
has been a member of the Horticultural
Society since it was organized.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Roux of Mil
ford will sail on February 1st, for
France where they will pass three
months visiting relatives and friends in
that country. They will make the trip
via the Mediterranean Sea and stop at
Algiers, Gibralter and other points be-
fore landing in France. Their home will
be left in charge of a care taker while
they are abroad.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
POSTMASTER EXAMINATION.

The United Safes Civil Service Com
mission announces that on Saturday,
February 9th, D13, an examination will
be held at Harrington, Delaware, as a
result of which is expected to make
certifcation to III a contemplated va
cancy in the position of fourth class
pO-tmaster of cass (a) at Pennington
and other vacanies as they may occur
at that office, ulless it shall be decided
in the interests f the service to fill the
vacancy by reitstatement. The com
pensatiOn of the postmaster at this
office was $547 or the last fiscal year.
Age limit, q yars and over on the date
of the examination, with the exception
that in a State vhere women are de-
clared by statute to be of full age ion
all purposes at 1 years, women Is years
of age on the dae of the examination
will be admitted. Applicants must re
side within the trritOry Supplied by the
post Office for witch the examination Is
announced. The examination IS open
to all citizens Of he United States who
can comply with me requirements. Ap-
plication forms and full information
concerning the requirements OF the eN
animation can he secured from ths
postmaster at Pennington or from tie
United States Civil Service COmmissi0r
Washington, D. c Applications shop
be properly executed and hlled with tis
Commission at Washington within q
days before the daleof the examination +
otherwise it may be impracticable to
examine the applicants.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
TERRIFIC Wind SWEPT
over NORTHERN SUSSEX

Friday the 3rd, day of January will be
remembered by many as the day of the
big wind storm, and it certainly did blow
for two hours. 1t was estimated By
several men who followed the water,
the wind at one time blew in gusts at
over seventy-fve miles per hour. and
the heavy blasts which were a feature
of the wind storm caused the damage
to property which occurred at Glendale,
Lincoln and Milford. The rural districts
reports are that considerable damage
has been done to old buildings and stacks
of fodder about the farms.
At Lincoln the large storehouse Of A.
W. Small was unroofed, and minor
damage done to other property.
At Glendale the large rolling doors
on David H. Reeds barn were blown off
and across the yard against his residence
and the large window in the south side
of his residence was smashed in the
broken glass falling all over his grand
child which was playing on the floor in
the middle of the room, but did not
even scratch it's skin. The wind blew
away a coat and hat of Mr.. Reeds and
for some reason no trace could be had
of them.
This was storm which came from
the south, and it was preceded by a
day of very warm weather and a light
rain. Since then the weather has been
much colder.
A blacksmith shop on West Front
Street South Milford lost its roof during
the blow, and several poles were blown
down.
Part of the roof on the main storage
house of Draper and Hirsch's cannery
was ripped up and partly carried away.
At the home of Mr.. Meeker two miles
west from Milford, a two-story tenant
house was unroofed, large apple tree
blown down on his stable roof, and an
other large apple tree crashed through
his large hennery.
Between Milford and the Tub Mills
FIVE telephone poles were blown down,
and the electric light plant of Milford
experienced the same conditions all over
town.
The new roof on the wagon house of
Charles POstles was blown off and the
fodder of the farms in the district be-
tween Milford and Frederick was scatter
3D.
On the Humphreys farm just at the
east side of Milford, one of the out
was blown over.
A new wagon building which is sixty
feet long was blown from its foundation
IN the farm of Frank Shockley in
Cedar Neck.
Several buildings on the farm lately
by Edward J. Jones were
lamaged.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
TO MEET WITH TROPHY GRANGE.

The Kent County Pomona Grange Til
meet with Trophy range at FELTON, on
Thursday, January30th. The program
Opening exercises at 10 a. m; music,
Grange song; addnss of welcome / re-
sponse by State Mister, Brother Ban
croft of Fruitland Grange reports q Of
ficers "What We Fave Done in the Past
Three Months" Subordinate Oranges ;
discussion of the Parels Post, led by Gap
ital Grange afterIOon session, mqslc f;
address by Prof. Harvard music, duet,
Brother and Sisters3vans of CheSTOld
Rural Grange discussion, What FLOW
ers Give the Best Reults With the least
Care ?" led by Champion Grange de-
bate, Resolved tina. the country oilers
greater inducements.o the farmer Fson
than the CITY," Affirmative, Farmers
Grange of Magnolia negative, Milford
Grange. Closing execises. A prlzewill
be awarded the Stbordinate Grange
whose lecturer presets the best pro-
gram for the month # February All
Oranges in the county are cordially in
yited to compete.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
STATE CORN SHOW.

The executive committee of the Della
ware State Corn Show, which is to be
held in Wilmington, Delaware, January
10Th, 18th, has decided to throw open
to the world competition in class F.
which is for the best ten ears of corn
of any variety or color shelling the
most grain by weight" The premiums
are. first, one Chester white pig value
$40; second So third, s. The com
mittee has extended the competition be-
yond the state of Delaware in order to
stimulate a wider interest in corn pro-
duction and to get as many exhibits as
possible for instructional purposes. 1t
is anticipated that large number of
farmers in Maryland, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, and Virginia. as well as in
Delaware, will enter into keen competi-
ton in this class. Seed testing and
selection will form an important feature
Of the corn show.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
FIRE COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS.

The Milford Volunteer Fire Compay
at its Annual Business meeting held
last Tuesday evening talked over the
advisabihty of giving some sort of en-
tertainment for the benefit of the or
ganization, and accordingly appointed
William N. Pierce, Charles Heusted and
Donnan Holzmuller as a committee to
consider the matter and devise plans
for the production of the entertain
ment. The Company also heldits annual
election of officers with the following
result; President, Frank Richards (,
Vice President, Captain James w. Cam
non Chief. William N. Pierce: First
Assistant Chief for North Milford,
Frank Mills First Assistant Chief for
South Milford, James Webb ; Secretary,
Charles Hetsted Treasurer, Roy Petty
John Foreman for North Milford,
Louis Chorman Foreman for South
Milford, Cecil McClary.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
farmers INSTITUTES
FOR KENT and SUSSEX

The Farmers Institutes the first week
will be at Selbyville on Monday, January
9th. in the Peoples Theatre, George
town, Tuesday, January 2Sth, in the
Auditorium, Lewes, Wednesday, Janu-
erv 29th, in the Town Hall, Milford,
January Both, and in the new Grange
Hall, Milford, on Friday and Saturday,
January 3lst, and February 1st, Three
sessions will be held at the one-day
meetings and five sessions at the meet
ing in Milford. The program will in
clIde lecture on poultry growing by j.
Harry Wolsieffer, of New Jersey on
crane culture by E. T. Hipwell, of Kent
County on Domestic Science and Arts
nv Miss Mary A. Burnite, of the pub
ic schools of Denton, Maryland illus
trated lectures on the live stock industry
bv Professor Hayward. of the Delaware
Experiment Station a lecture on our
friend. the horse, by Mrs. Virginia
Saffel Mercer, of Ohio, who will also
rive readings and recitatiens of a high
order.
The morning sessions will open at
q 20 the afternoon sessions at 1.30 and
the evening sessions at z O'Clock.
Mrs. Mercer been doing Farmers
Institute work in Ohio for a number of
wears, has recently been employed by
the American Humane Society as a
lecturer, and has given entertainments
in all parts of the country including
California, Florida and particularly
through the middle West. DR.. A. H.
Lehr. Ex-Presidento of Ohio Normal Uni
versity, says, "A gifted woman, Virginia
Saffel Merceris a lady of unusual power
as an elocutiomst. She possesses a voice
of rare compass volume and flexibility
she is graceful on the platform, has
elegance of manner, great magnetic
powers. y
The public is cordially invited to at
tend all these meetings. They are free
to farmers and own people alike. Every
body should b. interested everybody
should be prepred to ask questions and
to give information.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
REAL ESTATE SALES.

The administrator of the estate Of
Nancy Belts sold the real estate at pub
lie sale last Thursday, January 2, 1913,
in front of the Windsor Hotel in South
Milford, and while the piece of the land
was small, its location made it very
desirable. The lot is located on South
Walnut street, adjoining the property
of Charles Barker, and its dimensions
are 80 feet by 12O feet, with alley on
the back. which is very desirable. The
bidding was spirited for a short time.
but John F. Houseman finally got it for
81, 140.00 The small one-story house
on the property is of no value, as it is
very ancient and could not be wrecked
with profit. The property would have
been handsome addition to the Barker
property adjoining.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
TO TEAR DOWN BURNED BLOCK.

By authority Of Town Council a per-
nit was. issued to DR.. Robert Y Watson
to have the burned buildings and the
store now occupied by Charles Heust-
ed, on North Walnut Street wrecked
and the land cleared off preparatory to
building a row of brick store buildings
there just as soon as the materials can
be got to gather. The permit for the
erection Of the building viii be taken
out when DR.. Watson has had the plans
made and definite arrangements made
as to the character of the stores. This
will give employment for builders during
the early part of the coming spring sea-
SON
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
KILLING SPARR0WS CAUSES TROUBLE

The English sparrow has been accus-
ed of everything that is vile and destruc-
tive to crops and fruits, but the last
charge against our lusty little English
friend, is breaking the window glass in
a church. This may sound strange, but
is an actual fact, that the window panes
in the stained glass window of the Pres
byterian Church in Milford have been
broken. and the cause for this is the
English sparrow. On the north wall Of
that church is a large growth of ivy.
and in the ivy the birds have builded
nests by the hundreds. and there find
refuge from storm and enemies generally
to raise their families but since the
Christmas holidays another complication
has been injected into the situation, by
reason of the fact that scores of parents
gave to their bright an enterprising
sons, air guns from which double BIB
shot are thrown with great force, and
these same young American sons are
ambitious to become marksmen, and
they are practicing all day during the
holidays shooting at the sparrows, with
the result, that most as many shot strike
the window panes as hit the sparrows.
Several panes of glasses have been
broken, and the police are now directed
to stop the use Of the air rifles, or shot
throwers, on the streets, and especially
at the Presbyterian Church in Milford.
The sparrows are very good eating when
broiled and served as Reed Birds, but
the trustees Of the church object to the
damage resulting from poor marksman-
shin
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
WANT BROAD TIRE Law.

| saw an article IN your last issue
which urges the use Of broad tires on
wagon wheels.
Why not have a lawpassed by the in
coming legislature, which VIII add a
certain percent of ingeased taxes on
all who use wagon whels having less
than four inch tread and, moreover,
let it be compulsory fe all wagons to
be equipped with for inch tires. l
presume it would be loaslble Tor the
tion.
There are such laws in other states
covering the subject and, for that
matter, the old turnpiB companies used
to, and, l think, (thos in existance)
sui do, charge more fewagons having
wheels with narrow tirs
A Vitally Interested onstant Reader,
PpF. Y. LAXIs.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.

On Thursday evening, January 2nd.
the teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday
School met in the lecture room and
elected the following officers Superin-
tendent, James B. Gilchrist Vice-Sup-
erintendent, S. c. Evans, Jr.; Secretary,
Harry Housman Assistant Secretary,
Shockley Dougherty Treasurer, w. E.
Messick Pianist, Miss Mary Barker
1st Assistant Pianist, Miss Isabel Hauser;
End Assistant Pianist, Miss Marion
Dougherty; Chorister, CD. Holzmueller.
This is the thirty-eighth year of Mr..
Gilchrist' superintendency of the school.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
new STATE OFFICIALS.

y The new state officers who assumed
Office on Tuesday last are Democrats,
and succeed Republicans, as follows I;
Attorney General Josiah o. Wolcott,
who succeeds Andrew C. Gray, Dem
ocrats. Mr.. Wolcott's deputies will be
Armon D. ChaytOr for New Castle
County, John B Hutton for Kent, and
Frank NJ. Jones for Sussex. State
Treasurer Charles A. Hastings, of Del
mar, who succeeds d. 0. Moore. of
Laurel, Republican State Auditor w.
Poole Prettyman of Millsboro, who sue
ceeds Colonel Townsend, Republican, of
Milford. Insurance Commissioner w.
r. McCabe, Of Selbyville, who succeeds
Charles H. Maui, of Lewes, Republican.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
CHURCH NEWS.

This paper POSITIVELY WILL NOT
receive notices for this column aftel
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 moi
used. This notice is FINAL, and ap-
plies to everybody.
Misses May Tucker, Ruth Mayhew,
Helen Marvelrendered beautiful trio
at the Baptist Church last Sunday night.
Christ Church-1st, Sunday after
Epiphany, services at 10 and 10. 80 a. m. ,
and 7.S0 p. n. Sunday School at 2 p. m.
Friday Litaly at 9 a. m. All welcome.
Pastor Davis of the Baptist Church
will preach a special sermon to the Saki-
mas Tribe mp'd o. R. M, on Sunday
18th. Mr.. Davis is an old time "brave. I"
St. Johr's Church-S Sunday January
18th, 1918. No mass Sunday morning.
Sunday School at 2 p. m. Sermon and
BenedictiOf at 7.30 p. m. All are in
vited. Rel M. J. Dougherty.
Presbyterian Church-The pastor will
preach at II O'Clock, subject, THE
Hard Saying" Sacrament of the Lord S
Supper wa be administered. Sunday
School at2 o'clock lesson, MAN the
Crown of Creation. Evening meet
ngs topic Become a Christian, =" Why
not? Serfice begins at O'Clock.
The Epvorth League will be led this
Sunday erening by Mrs. James Goslin.
The subject will be obedience the Open
Doors to Spiritual Certainty" There
will be special music. Don't wait to be
called on personally but to come out
take part in these meetings.
Please STE to it that your dues 60 cents
for 1912 ire paid promptly.
Baptiss Church Bible School at 30
4. m. Preaching at 10. a. m, subject
The second Mile. Christian En-
leavor at p. m, by the Lookout Com
nittee ubject, Become a Christian"
by a Bible Drill. 8 p. M, ser
non subject, Loves Labor Thurs
lay ~ p. m, Prayer and Praise ser
ice. Everybody is welcome.
Firs NJ. P. Church Experience meet /
ng 9 a. m. Preaching 1870 a. M,
ermof to Sakims Tribe lmp'd o. r. M.
;unda School , p. m. Christian En-
.eavoI 6. 80 p. m. Preaching 7.30 p. M,
ubieG, Gods Buyers. Revival ser (
ices continue with much interest. |
iany souls saved this week and the /
meetings are of great power. Don fail /
o attend next week. You are cordially /
lvitei to these meetings. Pastor L. A. |
'enntt will be assisted by visiting min
iters
Avnue Methodist Episcopal Church
Iornng service. preaching at 10. 80 sub
ect # sermon Man the Garment Of
od. Sunday School at p. m. The
,hod reached the highest point yet in
tteidance, last Sunday. The pastor
ops to see every member of his class
resent next Sunday. and a cordial in
itaion is extended to all who are not
with some other school to
,inus. The class sessions are full of
ltgest. Epworth League meets at
A. Preaching at 7.30 followed by
services. These services /
, .ontinue during the week. Junior
eigue social hour this Friday at the
lapel in South Milford from to 5
dock.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
TOMATO GROWERS ATTENTION.

A public meeting of all interested in
growing and marketing tomatoes is
hereby called for Wednesday January
18th, at p. M, in the Grange Hall.
All owners Of farms where tomatoes
are grown are cordially invited to be
present as well as the tenants on rent
ed farms. The owners or managers of
the canning factories win be welcomed
and it is hoped that some way may be
found to do away with the grievance of
of both growers and Gamers. By order
of Milford Grange No. 6, P. Of H., Inc.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
GRANGE HALL WILL Be FINISHED SOON.

The new Grange Hall on West Front
Street, Milford, was to have been dedicat-
ed tomorrow one week, but an unexpect-
ed halt in the plans took place, and it
will be delayed for week or more.
This is one Of the largest building de-
voted to the interest of the Patrons of
Husbandry in Delaware, and it viii be
a credit to them and the town as well.
Due notice Of the dedication win be
given in the Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
Mp. SUNDAY SCHOOL REORGANIzED.

On Sunday last, January 4th, at the
NJ. P. Sunday School that body effected
a new organization. The officers elect
ed for the ensueing year being as fol
lows Superintendent, John Hudson /;
Assistant Superintendent, Isaac Lacey ;
Superintendent of Primary Department,
Charles Mag Assistant Superinten-
dent, MFs. Downing Treasurer, Fred
erick Wilson Secretary, James Petty
john L lbrarian, Lawrence Allen.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
OBITUARY.
POWELL.

Died on Saturday, December 18th,
g12, Isaac j. Powell, son of William
sd Mary A. Powell, aged 35 years, II
nonths and days. The funeral ser
ices were held at the home of his
nother in Milford Neck on Tuesday,
december 24th, and interment made in
odd Fellow Cemetery by Harry Mitten
drectOr of the funeral.
Blest are the youthful dead
That sleep in Jesus now.
Though their dust is laid on earthly bed,
That must pillow every brow;
Il rests in hope. il shall rise again.
And mOurners may meet their loved ones then.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
WELL ATTENDED.

The reproduction of the old time play,
Human Hearts" in Armory Hall last
Monday night drew very good audience
to witness it, and the general opinion
was that it was well rendered and that
every one was well satisfied. Captain
Cannon purposes to RUE out the snyde
shows which have done so much to be-
little the show business in Milford, and
this policy will soon build up the at
tendance to old time proportions.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
ALUMNI MEETING.

The regular monthly business meeting
will be held tonight, Friday january,
10th, at 7.30 o'clock in the Office of the
High School. Let's begin the new year
with enthusiastic, business spirit and
have fine, well attended meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-10
A TAME ELECTION.

The annual election for the purpose
IF chosing town officials, which was
held last Monday, was without interest,
IS but one ticket was in field, and only
l4O votes were cast. The ticket as
named at the primary on Friday night
vas chosen, and the new town officials
will be inducted into office on Monday
evening when the new council were re-
as the law provides.