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Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
DRILLING ARTESIAN WELLS.

In this part of Delaware splendid ar
tesian water can be secured at a depth
ranging from 100 to 300 feet, and in
every instance where a business requires
considerable, or even moderate amount
of water, artesian wells are bored, and
from them a copious supply is always
secured. The new fish factory building
at the mouth of the Mispillion River,
opposite the MispiliOn Light House, on
what is known as Sand Point, has con-
tracted with a party at Denton. Nd, to
put down four-inch well for their water
supply, and at that point water is gen
orally found at depth of about 300 feet.
Another well was drilled and finished
this past week in Cedar Neck byPieree
& Carmean of Milford, which found
water of fine grade and in large supply
at about 200 feet For the present the
Milford Creamery will use the water
supplied by the town of Milford, as it
comes from artesian wells which are 229
feet deep. and the water is almost
chemically pure. The Delaware penin-
sula is blessed with splendid water un-
der its entire surface.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
SELBYVELLE, The GREAT
STRAWBERRY CENTRE

A communication received at this Of
fee this week from Hon. William. R.
McCabe. Insurance Commissioner of
Delaware, has given some very inter-
estiHg information concerning the ship
ping Of Strawberries from Selbyville,
the greatest strawberry centre in the
world. This season AIS refrigerator cars
of strawberries were shipped from that
station alone. in addition to which the
small shipments amounting to less than
carload lots brought the total to about
ten carloads more, making ABS cars.
The cars averaged about 240 crates to
the car. The farmers. at that station,
received from the berries sold at the
depot alone about $780, 900. The ship
ments from Selbyville were larger this
year than last when a total of 388 cars
were shipped.
The berry growers in the vicinity of
SelbyvilIe grow more of the Candy ber-
ries than any other variety, and they
claim that better prices are realized for
them. The berry growers, however,
claim that this variety cannot be grown
as successfully in other sections as at
Selbyvlle. Berries at that place sold
at prices ranging from 81. SO to S4. so per
crate. One man from near Selbyville
picked 400 crates of Candy berries from
two acres, for which he received at the
depot over $1,000.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
FEAR POOR WHEAT CROP.

The reports Of a very large portion
of the farmers in this vicinity are that
the recent heavy rain and wind h 8
done considerable damage to the
wheat crop, and more especially to the
wheat that is already cut and shocked.
They consider the damage is greater
on account of the late spring not givir g
the wheat as long to ripen at the re-
gular cutting time and much of it
therefore being much less matured than
is customary at this season of the year.
A similar condition existed through this
section this section some year ago, but
after a few days it was learned that
the wheat was not damaged near as
badly as was at first reported, and the
yield and the condition of the wheat
after threshed that year was fair to
say the least. A great many farmers
have been busy for the past few days
setting tomatoes and sweet potatoes
plants and they will perhaps finish up
their setting of these plants this week.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
The FISH FACTORY IS
NEARING COMPLETION

The stock company which has built
the new fish factory at the mouth of the
Mispillion River, on Sand Point, oppo-
site the MispilliOn Light House, will
take over the steamer Caroline Vinyard
and have her remodeled into fishing
steamer. They expect to get at work
about the first of August, about the
time that the menhaden fish commence
to run in quantities. Their wharf is
completed, the buildings are nearly done
and the large we'll to furnish water for
the plant will be finished next week.
The rendering kettles and tanks and
other machinery will be placed as soon
as it is received, and the company start
out with far less overhead charges than
similar companies located at Lewes
where large rentals are paid and water
rights are costly. Under normal cOndi-
tions. there should be a large profit in
the enterprise.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
TO TEST THE LIQUOR LAWS.

The first step that has been taken in
this State to test the Webb-Kenyon
liquor bill, passed by Congress, which
prohibits the interstate shipments or de-
livery of intoxicating liquors was made
at Georgetown on Tuesday afternoon of
last week, when William Grier of Phila-
delphia, representing the Tony Keyser
whiskey house of that city, went there
with two quarts which was to be deliv-
cred to Harley J. Conaway, local liv
eryman, and upon getting off at the
station from the noon train was placed
under arrest by State Detective Oscar
M. Thomas and taken before Justice Of
the Peace John R. Steel, who held him
in $500 bail for court. Detective Thomas
took charge of the package. Mr.. Grier
was accompanied by Louis Levey of
Wilmington, who made arrangements
with a citizen of Georgetown to enter
surety.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
DELAWARE MILITIA CAMP
AT STATE RIFLE RANGE

An order has been issued by Governor
Miller sending the National Guard of
Delaware into summer encampment, for
field Instruction, on July 18th. The place
designated is the State Rife Range,
near New Castle, where every facility
is for military work. including rifle prac-
ti0e. The schedule as made for this tour
of duty, which will be from the 18th to
the Goth instant. includes individual cook
ing as well as drilling. and the wives,
sweethearts and sisters of the young men
should be glad that the United States
is constructing their future
husbands and protectors how to do gen
eral utility work about the home, should
it ever become necessary. The days of
house servants is rapidly passing, so it
is well to know how to cook at home as
well as in the field, should necessity
make it imperitive.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
GRANGE PICNIC.

Milford Grange will hold its picnic at
MillwoOd Grove on Friday. July Fourth.
The athletic exercises will begin at ? p.
NJ. The public is cordially invited to
participate in these contests, which are
as follows;
For Girls.
Running race, not over Is years. Prize.
one shirt waist; given by R. H. Pierce.
Potato race. Prize, two velvet bows,
given by Miss NJ w. Sipple
Hammer throwing. Prize, one bottle
toilet water, given by Rawleigh Medicine
Company.
Running race, not over 10 years.
Prize, one box of candy, given by j. R.
Bennett.
For Women.
Needle race. First prize, one leather
hand bag, given by Lena T. Stayton /;
second, one bottle of sauce, given by E.
c. Pierce.
Egg race. First prize, one set waffle
irons, given by Humes & Son second,
one can of salmon, given by Dorsey
Bowen.
Nail driving contest. First prize, one
bottle imported olive oil. given by l.. o.
given by J. W. Truitt.
Hammer throwing. Prize, one bottle
Of olives, given by d. G. Collins.
For Men.
100 yards dash. First prize, two pairs
of 25 cent hose, given by Derrickson &
VanKirk second, bottle of cherries,
given by A. Smith.
Four-legged race. Prize, one box Of
candy, given by Smith & Ramsey.
Tsg of war. Prize. one cake, given
by Mrs. Harry Bennett.
Hammer throwing. Prize, one pipe
and case, given by T. M. Holcombe.
For Boys.
Shoe race, under 10 years. Prize, one
pair suspenders, given by Berman 5
Variety Store.
Running race, not over Is years. First
prize, one pair of roller skates. given by
Pierce g. Carmean; ; second, one box of
toilet soap, given by John Housman.
Sack race, not over Is years. Prize,
one necktie. given by c. d. Abbott & Co.
Hammer throwing. Prize, one box of
candy. given by Robert Griffith.
Tug of war. Prize. two boxes of toilet
soap, given by Rawleigh Medicine Co.
An additional prize of five pounds of
40 cent chocolates, given by H. W. Jack
son, will be awarded.
Ice cream and cake will be for sale in
the afternoon. A basket picnic dinner
will be served at 12 o'clock. Take such
refreshments as can be served on paper
plates.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Miss Ruth Windsor is home from
school for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William johnson are
visiting Atlantic City this week.
Mrs. Clara Pierce of Philadelphia is
visiting relatives and friends in Milford.
Herbert C. Jump has been visiting
Philadelphia and Atlantic City this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Holland have
moved to their summer home at Slaugh-
ter Beach.
John Latchum. of Pennsylvania, has
been passing a week with his father and
family in Milford.
Mrs. w. S. Mayhew is the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. William Eddington at
fredericksburg. Nd.
Miss Helen Wingate who has been
the guest Howard Clifton has returned
to her home in Dover. ii
Mrs. T. A. Goldsborough and children
of Denton. Md, are the guests of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry C. Tharp who
have been visiting relatives and friends
in Dover and Philadelphia have return
ed.
Fritz Reese, of Pittsburgh, Pa, is
visitor at ha NJ. P. Parsonage this
week as the guest of Miss Sara NJ
Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Flammer, of New
York, have been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Lavinia Bell, of Lake View Ave
nue., this week.
Miss Edna Barker sailed from New
York last Tuesday for Zurick, Switzer-
Iand, where she will attend a Sunday
School Convention.
]. Hall Pierce, of Tayville, Mass,
accompanied by his friend Mr.. Bigelow,
visited Milford this week. This is Mr.
Pierce's first visit home in many years
Mrs. James H. Hnlman and grand
daughter, Miss Margaret E. B. Sharp
less, who have been visiting her daugh
ter. Mrs. W. H. Sharpless. in Phila-
delphia, have returned home.
Miss Mary E. Welch accompanied by
her friend Miss Sarah P. Kee of Park
View, Portsmouth, Virginia are visiting
relatives here, and expect to travel
through Pennsylvania. New Jersey and
New York States.
Martin Deputy, who has been with
the Torsch Canning House, has accepted
a position with the Columbus Canning
CosOf Wisconsin, to take charge of their
cappers during the pea season. He left
last Saturday to be gone about six weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richards and
Walter Cubbage of Philadelphia. came
down on Tuesday of last week in their
1913 Packard Automobile and spent the
day Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. S. c.
Cubbage at Lincoln. Mr.. Richards is
an expert fisherman and landed a nice
bunch of bass on Wednesday afternoon.
They returned to Philadelphia much
pleased with their visit to Delaware.
Charles w. Lacy, who is at home for
a vacation, enjoyed adelightful evening
with his friends at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Lacy, Monday
evening. Those present were Mamie
Hearn. Rose Hearn, Lavina Warren,
Florence Smith, Mildred Jackson Rosela
Lyons. Iva Reese, Edith Jackson, Ellie
nora Ma Lotte, Harry Emory, Clarence
Emory. George Maloney, John Holson,
Claude Hollis, Henry Wilkins, Dewight
Long, Reuben Hearn.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
FINE SHOWER OF RAIN.

After two weeks of very dry weather
a shower of rain fell in this section of
Delaware last Friday night, which was
of great value to the growing crops. as
well as to the health of the people. The
storm was accompanied by considerable e
electric display, and the lightning struck
the stables on North Pear Street, owned
by John Gunby, and occupied as a livery
stable The end of the stable was
wrecked and lively blaze followed the
bolt striking. but the fire company ex-
tinguished the flames before any seri-
Gus loss was sustained. Where wheat
was standing in the field uncut, the rip
ened straw was Aattened out by the
wind and rain, so that it will be difficult
to save.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
MUSICAL and PLAY.

An entertainment will be given in the
New Century Club Rooms on Monday
evening, July 30th, under the direction
of Prof. S. c. de Silva. During the
evening there will be a musical, read
ings, and one short play, followed by an
especially arranged dance. The musical
numbers are delightful classics, well
chosen and will be artistically rendered.
The musical program is as follows:
Piano Selection. n..................... Mable Smith
Duet. Merry June. Mrs. Daniel Hirsch and Mrs.
J. G.. Dawson.
A Reading Selected . Miss Minerva W. Sippl0
Nymphs on the Rhine. Mrs George s; Grier. Jr
last Night. Haifdan Kzurif.
b.-Slumber Sea Myro Augur Chisholm.
Mrs. Daniel Hirach.
Zongarella lin costumel Miss Katharine Truftt
Duet, When Life Is Brightest" Cero Pinsenia.
Mrs. J. G. Dawson and Mrs. Daniel Hirsch.
The play, "A Song of Italy" needs
no introduction, as a number Of our
townspeople saw it played at the New
Century Drawing Rooms in Philadelphia
The unanimous opinion was that it is
little masterpiece. The chorus and music
are particularly attractive. The music
gives polish to the play, and the two
numbers Italy" and "SantO Lucia,
are very pleasing. Everybody in town
will be humming the music. Yes, every
body will be dom it at the dance after
ward. The cast of the play is as follows:
Mrs. Rosa Austin. Of Italian BIRTH Mildred Truitt
Jennie Irish servant 70 the Austns ....... Jessie
Pleasauton.
Miss Minnie, an artist friend Of the Austins,
Elizabeth Carlisle
Sonato Italian street singer s. c. de Silva
Ferdinand Austin. an American artist, husband
OF Rosa Carlisle Collins
Josie, artist. old friend Of Austin Katharine
Truitt
Blanca. Italian street dancer. and sister Of Rosa.
Helena Evans
Tony. brother of ROsa and Blanca. Paris Carlisla
Street Musicians. ...... Mrs. Burn. Mable Smith.
Mrs. George S. Grier. Jr.. Elizabeth Carlisle.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
LONG LAUNCH JOURNEY.

NCapt. James Conard. owner of the
naptha launch Edwin, "a small pleasure
launch, accompanied by Cordy Mcgee,
pilot, left Milford last Wednesday
afternoon for Byron Harbor, N. T.,
which is about 500 miles rom Milford,
for the purpose of towing large launch
to Milford, for Frank Greco. Capt.
Conard says that he fully expects to
make the trip in twenty days if fair
weather conditions exist. Both Capt
Conard and Mr.. Mcgee are sailors with
considerable experience, and anticipate
no difficulty in making a successful trip
with this small boat.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
CHURCH NEWS.

This paper POSITIVELY WILL NOT
receive notices for this column after
Wednesday noon of each week. If you
cannot get them to US before that date,
do not bring or send them later. If they
are sent they will be destroyed and not
used. This notice is FINAL, and ap-
plies to everybody.
Christ Church. 9th Sunday after Trim
ity (St Peters Day. Holy COmmu-
niOn. 7.30 a. M; service and sermon,
10. 30 a. m. Svensong and Sunday School.
2.30 p. m.; Friday. Litany, a. m. All
are cordially invited.
st. Johns Church Mass every Sun
dayat a. m. Rosary, Sermon and Bene-
diction at z. 30 p. m. The sermon will be
delivered by the Rev. Francis Tucker,
D. D. There will be special music at
the evening service. All are welcome.
Rev NJ. J. Dougherty, pastor.
First NJ. P. Church-Class meeting
at 9 a. m. preaching at 10, 80 a. m.
subject, Jesus and Childhood. Sun
day School at 2 p. m. Children Day
services will take place at 7.30 p. m.
Midweek services Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday evening. Preaching at
Central 8 p. m.
First Baptist Church Sunday, $50
a. no., Bible School. TO- a. m. sermon.
Subject, "Can I Be What I Ought To
Be-" $3.50 p. m. preaching at the home
of John Hill. Cedar Creek. ZOO p. m,
Christian EndeavOr, led by Mrs. Theo.
He'll. 800 p. m, sermon. Thursday
night, Prayer and Praise service.
Presbyterian Church Sunday School
at 10 o'clock. Worship and preaching
at II o'clock. Subject, Encouraging
One Another. The evening meeting
at 7.30 o'clock. This will be a national
service. Topic, "Our Nations Glories
and Perils. The orchestra will render
patriotic selections and there will be
special music and a recitation. The
good and evil forces in American life
will be set forth interestingly and their
respective forces displayed upon the flag.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church =
Sunday morning service at 1880.
preaching, subject of the sermon THE
Good Man. Sunday School at 2 p. m.
Our Children's Day service last Sunday
in conceded to be one of the best ever
held in this church. Much credit is due to
the children and those who trained them.
Sunday evening the song service will
be held in the lecture room of the church.
We shall have our orchestra and good
spirited singing. Come out and enjoy
an hour of song. Service is from seven
to eight o'clock. Glass meeting on
Monday at 7.30, Prayer meeting on
Thursday at the same hour.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
USHERS UNION BANQUET.

Members of the Ushers Union CT the
NJ. P. Church held a very delightful
banquet in the dining room of the church
on Tuesday evening last. The room had
been beautifully decorated for the Occa-
sion, and as about twenty-three couple
of young people, together with the pas
tor and officers of the organization seated
themselves around the banqueting boards
which had been arranged in a long IT,
shaped table, an inspiring sight. Dr.
Roberts, who is president of the union,
acted as tOastmaster, and the evening
was pleasantly spent in witty and inter
esting after-dinner speeches, songs and
recitations. The menu consisted of
chicken salad, butter thins, coffee, iced
tea, olives, pickles, ice cream and cake.
Those who were present to enjoy the
evening were Pastor Rev. L. A. Ben
nett and wife. DR.. Roberts and wife
Harry B. Walls, R. B. Banning, Grover
C. Denney and Grace Shockley, Howard
Clifton and Helen Wingate of Dover,
Fritz Reese Of Harrington and Sara NJ.
Bennett, William KentOn and wife, John
Marine and Mildred Jackson, Reuben
Hearn and Blanche PettyjOhn, Eugene
Murphy and Edith Jackson. Henry Viii
kins and ROsella Lyons, ames Wilson and
Mamie Hearn, Daley Williams and Ada
Reese, Charles Lacey and Ella Ma Lott,
George Maloney and Lavida Warren,
Harry Emory and Rosa Hearn, Claude
Hollis and Francis Burt. Frank Deputy
and Clara Denney, Roy PeUtyjohn and
Florence Smith, John HolsOn and Helen
Marvel James PettyjOhn and Esther
Walls. Herbert Denney and Maud Ma
loney, Charles Emory, Joseph Smith,
John Smith, Mrs. Brainard Ross. James
Bennett and Kennett Walls.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
how A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY is RUN.

Illustrating just how a live wire com
pany commander of a military company
keeps the interest in his company active
with the young men, casual visit to
the Armory of Company B in Milford
on Friday night last, was enlightening.
Over the nearby streets the sound Of
a fife and drum well played attracted
attention of passersby, and on entering
the Armory fifty members of the com
pany were enjoying a smoker which
had several attractions other than the
cigars. On the stage quartette sang
and we're literally encOred, while a
small cOlored jig dancer followed them
in dancing stunts which would be a credit
to Keith Theatre in Philadelphia. All
the time members of the company were
passing trays laden with plates of ice
cream and others with homemade cakes
which we're simply fine. The final windup
was a boxing bout between members Of
the company, and. while the work may
not have been remarkable from a skilled
pugilits's point Of view, yet it was
strenuous and good natured contests,
which develop the muscles and increase
self-confidence in the young men who
took part. These affairs are held once
each month by Captain Cannon, who is
in command of Company B, and the
smiling good nature Of the men present
at last Friday nights affair, tells the
story of Captain Cannon's 5 success with
his command. Most of these young men
reside in Milford, but many live FIVE and
six miles distant, and come willingly to
attend the drills and social meetings of
their company. Where there is a will
there is always a way to get success.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN CONTEST.

Armel Nutter is working in two pony
contests -May-June, which has just
ended, June-July which ends with the
sale of copies dated July 26th. Armels s
opportunities are greatest in the June
July contest; that is he did not realize
his chances until it was too late to get
much speed in the June-July offer. This
contest is open to all agents throughout
this country and Canada for the sale of
the Country Gentleman, therefore the
showing made by Armel Nutter shows
that Milford has produced one of the
liveliest boys in North America.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
POSTMASTERS APPOINTED.

The names of Lee Cummins as post
master at Smyrna, and R. G. German
for Delmar. were sent to the Senate bv
President Wilson last week for cOnfir-
nation. These are places which should
have been filled by the Republicans a
year ago, but because of contentious,
they were finally dropped as plums to
the Democratic Party. If they make as
much trouble for the Democrats as the
same places made for the Republicans,
Senator Salisbury could well wish that
the Republicans had filled them
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
CONTRACT LET FOR BUILDING.

The contract for the erection of the
building for the Milford Fish and Ferti-
lizer Company, at the mouth Of the Mis-
pillion River, has been awarded J. Harry
Wilkerson & Son and they started the
work Of erecting the building on Thurs
day Of this week, with. large force of
men so that the building can rapidly be
pushed forward to completion. A part
of the machinery has already been pur-
chased and will be installed Immediately
as soon as the building is ready for it.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
new CREAMERY ABOUT COMPLETED.

The new creamery which has been
built on Mill Street, in North Milford,
IS ready to have the machinery installed,
and operations will start when that is
done. This will furnish a market for
the milk which has heretofore been
shipped to the Middletown Creamery
from Milford, an6 incidentally give our
farmers opportunity to feed hogs with
the Skinned milk and so add to their
from the farm.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
FISHERMEN HAVE POOR LUCK,

Major Edward C. Bradford, of Will
mington, has been the guest of Major
William Marshall this week and they
have enjoying themselves by taking
several fishing expeditions. on We'd
nesday they spent the morning at Haven
Lakes, but the luck broke against them.
In the afternoon they went to the Tub
Mill Pond, but were no more success
full. Both men are expert fishermen
and unusually catch fine bass or pike.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
MARRIED.
couLBouRNR HALL

On Sunday evening. June 8th, 1918,
James L. Coulbourne and Miss Lena Hall
of Cedar Neck, near Milford. were mar
ried at the Avenue NJ. E. Parsonage by
Rev. w. R. Mowbray. Mr.. Coulbourne
is member Of the 10Th Coast Artillery
Company Of the United States Army.
but he purposes to get his discharge and
will settle in Milford where his parents
and family reside.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF co. B.

All members of Company B are directed
to report at the Armory on Friday even
ing, lune 9th, at 745 O'Clock. Field
equipment will be issued.
JAMES w. CANNON,
Capt lst Del. Inf.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
BASE BALL.

The Caulk baseball team played an
interesting game on the home grounds
on Saturday last with Lincoln. the
latter team winning by the score of 8
to s. Tomorrow afternoon the teams
will again meet on the local grounds.
The teams are well matched and good
game should result.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27
PUBLIC Sale.

Howard Beideman will sell his personal
property at his farm near Lincoln City
on Saturday, June 18th. For particulars
see posters and ad in this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1913-06-27

Milford Grange will hold its picnic at
Millwood Grove on Friday. July Fourth.
The athletic exercises will begin at p.
NJ. The public is cordially invited to
participate in these contests, which are
as follows: