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Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
LARGE CRIMSON CLOVER
CROP ON The PENINSULA

Weather conditions have made it GER
tain that the crop of crimson clover on
the lower Delaware and Maryland pen
insula will be one of, if not the largest
ever harvested, and the growers are
making a canvass of those who use the
hay for feeding purposes, and are offer
ing to sell it direct from the field when
cured and ready for storing in the barns
and hay mows, for $1,000 per ton. This
will relieve the farmers from having to
build or construct temporary storage for
the excess crop of this splendid feed ;
and there is no finer for animals when
properly cured than is scarlet clover hay.
Scarlet clover hay has been retailing by
the ton for 500 per ton delivered to the
consumer for the past six months about
Milford. The land from which scarlet
clover is cut in May, is plowed and again
planted with either tomatoes, or corn,
and again sowed at the last cultivation
of these crops with scarlet clover seed,
thus getting two crops from the land
each year, and leaving the clover seeded
for another season. Delaware is about
as near Paradise as any country on the
fact of Gods green earth, and the east
est place for a farmer or fruit grower
to make a fine living in.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
BUILDING OPERATIONS.

A new residence has been built on
Fisher Avenue in South Milford.
A large barn has been completed for
Arthur Rudell, on his farm at the norCh
side of Milford.
Julius E. Scott is remOdeling ms resi-
dence on West Second street North NIL MIL
ford and will move his family from
Westfeld, New Jersey, to this place IN
June.
The foundations for the new labora-
tories of the L. D. Caulk Company are
veil under way, and the bricklayers and
cement workers expect to have the oa as
1oent walls finished next week. Inc
building will be three stories with Dase-
ment when completed.
Postmaster w. H. Robinson is having
the residence he purchased at the SAFE
Of the r. H. Clark property, at the cor
nor IF Second and North Walnut sLreeIs'
r ae1 and new pOrches built. a
hath and other conveniehces viii De IN
stalled in this property.
A new house which will be occupied
bv tbe foreman for George simpson,
~ his farm on the Shawnee road Is
, ~ rim completion. The home. man
m. siSS-- viii he occupied by Mr.. Simpson
and his family, he having sofa MS resi-
denee on Milford View Avenue
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
BOY SCOUT EVENTS.

Atarecent meeting, the Boy Scouts of
Troop No. / decided. without dissent
ing vote. to invite Messrs. Carlisle Col
Inns and James PettyjOhn to become re-
spectively First and Second Assistant
Scout Masters. This action receiving
the annroval of the Scout Master, a
committee awaited upon these gentle
men and extended to them the invitation.
which, after due consideration. was ac-
cepted by both. The addition of these
Assistant Scout Masters, who will at
once qualify, will greatly strengthen the
troop and the boys are much elated at
the prospect for the summer. They have
also secured, through the kindness o.
the Light and Water Commission and
the Milford Firemen, a fine room over
the fire house, which they are now plan
ming to furnish and fully equip for use
as Troop No. l Headquarters.
J. Robert Foulk, Scribe, Troop NO. L
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
CAULK CLUB SOCIAL COLUMN.

The Misses Kathryn and Eva Truitt
are i'll at their home.
Davis R. Grier left Milford on We'd
nesday for a trip through the Eastern
States.
Milford now has the best grandstand
in lower Delaware. so come out and help
the boys pay for it.
William C. Smith, president of the
Caulk Club, spent several days IN New
York City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Lovett are spend
ing a fortnight in New Jersey, as the
guests of Mr.. Lovett, Sr.
The Caulk Club will play the second
game of the series with the Milford
| Lumber Co., Saturday, May 10th.
Darwin Sawtell, a former Harring-
ton star. has accepted a position at the
Laboratory, and is now playing second
base on the Caulk base ball team.
The Club is arranging for a cabaret
show to be given on the evening. July
3rd. Further information pertaining to
this will appear in this column later.
Miss Ethel Burton, of Georgetown.
was relieved of the mOnOtOny of a daily
ride to her duties, on Tuesday morning
by the company of charming escort.
IHP. C. Miller, Mechanical Superinten-
/ dent of the L. D. Caulk Co., arrived IN
Milford with his family, last Friday, and
thew are now occupying their home on
Lake View Avenue, recently vacated by
Prof. Hoover.
G. Buck, the Caulk architect, has
drawn plans for a recreation tent to be
bi1iIt on the club grounds. Easy chairs
will be provided, and dressing rooms
will be erected on either side, for the
convenience of the Caulk Club mem
bers.
Workmen have been busy with the
steam roller on the summer club GROUNDS
this week, and have completed the work
which was delayed last week on account
of the rainy weather. The tennis nets
racquets. and other equipment have ar
rived. and it is hoped that games will
be in progress within few days,
During base ball practice MONDAY
evening Norman Shaw and Arthur
Webb collided with such force that Shaw
is now suffering from badly lacerateo
eve. and Webb received several deer
cuts about the mouth. 1t is hoped that
both PLAYERS will have recovered suth'
GENTLY to be in the game on Saturday
The Caulk Club lost an exciting anC
interesting game of base ball last Sat
urdav afternoon, to the Milford Lum
her Co, Z to 6. Shaw hit the ball fol
two bases, scoring johnson and Cham
berlain. Davis pitched a fine game
Webb made a circus catch Of line drive
in a center. Chamberlain is surprising
me fans this year by his heavy hitting
Davis famed eleven batters Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
A CLEANER MILFORD.

For a cleaner. brighter, healthier and
more beautiful Milford, the Clean UP
Week COMMITTEES" wish to thank the
residents of Milford for their hearty CO.
operation in the work. The cleaning and
painting progress will add to the health
of our town. in which we are all inter
ested. Having started let us keep the
good work going, so that we may have
the most healthful and the most beautl-
ful place. in which to live, in the State.
We can do this if we will. Let each
one do his or her part. There are few
cases. which as yet have not been cleaned
up. We would kindly ask those who
have not attended to this matter to do
so at once. Again expressing our appre-
citation for your interest in the good
work we are,
Respectfully,
Mrs. w. C. Smith, Darwin S. Collins
Mrs. Geo. H. Hall. DR.. J. G. Dawson
Daniel G. Anderson. B. B. Topping
George B. Hynson, Frank Reedy,
I VIM. H. Robinson, Geo. H. Hall,
Rev. E H. j. Andrews.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
18th ANNUAL MEETING
OF STATE FEDERATION

The seventeenth annual meeting
the Delaware State Federation Of Wo-
mems Clubs will be held in Milford. in
the State Armory, Thursday and Friday,
MAY 2lst and 22nd. The headquarters
of the Federation will be at the Club
house. The committee on credentials
will be in the Club house to receive
credentials from ii to II o clOck, Thurs
day morning. The art exhibit from diff
ferent clubs will be in the Club house.
The afternoon session will open at 2.30
in Armory Hall, with prayer by Mrs. A.
E. Andrews. Address of welcome from
the Milford Club by the President. Mrs.
A. Donnell Marshall, and response by
Mrs. S. ]. Reynolds, the President of
the Federation. Reports will be given
by the officers of the Federation. A
greeting from the Milford Club to Mrs.
Pennybacker, the President of the Cen
eral Federation, will be given by Mrs.
A. Donnell Marshall, followed by sing
| ing America. The three-minuteg greet
ings from the clubs in the Federation
will be given. Singing the Federation
song will be next in order; then adjourn
ment. Automobiles will be in front of
the Armory to take the delegates for
ride. The trains will al be met by
members of the reception committee
Thursday evening there will be a must
cal farce entitled, Songs of Italy, by
home talent under the direction of ).
Cardoca de Silva. This will be followed
bv a reception to the President of the
/ General Federation, the State President,
officers and visiting Club women, only
Club women. out Of town guests, and
| gentlemen will attend the evening enter
taiment.
The day sessions will all be open to
the public. Every one is cordially in
vted to attend. Friday morning a short
business meeting will be held in the
Club house. The morning session will
open at 10 O'Clock. Reports from State
Chairman will be given. Also a greet
ing from Miss Robinson. the dean of
Delaware College. An address by Mrs.
Andrews, of Washington. The after
noon session will open at o'clock. Mrs.
Percy +. Pennybacker will make an ad-
dress; also Mrs. Edward Biddle, of
Pennsylvania, will speak; both are in
teresting and forceful speakers. Music
will be furnished by Miss Roberts, OF
Smyrna, and local talent. We are es-
pecally hOnOred by having our beloved
President of the General Federation a.
! our guest during the two days Of the
convention. She will be the guest OF
Mrs. George w. Marshall while here
and her hostess cordially invites any On'
T who would like to meet Mrs. Penny
+, hacker to call on her at any time she 4
at home The chairman of the loca
>. committee is Mrs. George F. Pierce
4 the chairman of the reception commit
: tee. Mrs. George W. Marshall; of Dec
+ grafton, Mrs. Sanders Truitt; Hospital
tv. Mrs. Edward Pierce; of Homes 70
Guests. Miss May Davis; Baggage, Mis-
Ida Draper; Music, Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
NURSES GET PAY FOR THEIR SERVICES.

In the Kent County Court last week
yerdicts we're awarded two plaintiffs, in
suits brought against William NJ. Hope,
executor Of the last will and testament
of Mrs. Clifton, of Clayton, for nursing
during the deceased's last illness. The
first suit was by Mrs. Nina Severson.
who was awarded a verdict of SlS7.Sl;.
An agreement was reached by counsel
before the verdict was returned in the
Severson case, that in a second SUIT OF the
same kind brought by Miss Virgil Reese,
that whatever amount was awarded
Mrs. Severson would be acceptable to
Miss Reese. The disposition of the large
number of civil suits last week in the
SuDerior Court has been the comment
of both Judges and members of the bar.
Out of al cases calendared, 26 have been
settled either by jury trials or settle
rnent before trial
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
ALUMNI MEETING.

A business meeting of the Milford
High School Alumni Association was
held in the High School Office on Friday
evening. May 9Th. The ballots which
were sent in by members during the
month ere-opened and counted, the
following officers being elected for the
wear 19l4-Ij: President, Yensie Vib-
bert Vice President, Harold Salmon
Secretary, Mrs Marshall Townsend
Treasurer, Edith Simpson. Committees
were appointed by the president, Mr..
Riggs, to make preparations for the
ba16net and reception, which will be
given to the graduating class Friday
evening, May 18th. No definite arrange
ments were made other than the date.
Please send all applications for the
scholarship before May 26to to the sec
retary, Miss Emma Davis, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
INFANT DIES FROM INJURIES.

While driving a horse on Thursday
afternoon of last week, Mrs. Mary lrultt,
Of Lincoln, met with a narrow escape
frow serious injuries when the animal
became frightened and ran away: IN
the carriage with Mrs: Irultt az tne
time were three of her children. AFTER
running for some distance, the morse ran
to the farm of the Truitt' and dashed
into the stable, throwing the infant
child. a baby of three months, out AT
ter suffering intense agony, the child
died early Sunday morning. It's tnougnt
that the child's back was broken when
it was thrown from the carriage.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
MAMMOTH WISTERIA Vine.

In the garden at the home of Mrs.
Joseph E. Holland is one of the largest
EElsteria vines in this part of the United
states. 1t covers an arbour fifteen feet
10 diameter, and the vine two feet above
The ground is over twelve inches in
diameter. The entire vine has so grown
mat 1t would stand alone and in the ex-
act shape of the original arbour. Were
mat structure removed. 1t is a mass OF
bloom at the present time. In the same
yard is huge pecan tree, which an
nTlyaily bears many bushels of fine nuts.
lneSe were plantad many years ago by
Ex-Governor Causey, who once owned
the property.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
COMPANY B PASSED INSPECTION.

The annual inspection of the militia
company located in Milford by the Uni
ted States Army Officer detailed for
that purpose, was made last Tuesday
night, when forty men were in line,
and five others were accounted for by
leave-of absence for business reasons.
The company certainly has made great
improvement in the personnel of mem
bership, and their training. while not
perfect, was very satisfactory to the
inspecting officer. The drill work was
very largely done by the non-comm!s-
stoned officers. The property was in
spected and found to be about the stand
ard. while the Armory presented a much
improved appearace over former years
This company needs two officers badly
to assist the Captain in doing the work
required.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
QUARANTINE LIFTED.

What looked like an alarming situation
as to diphtheria in Milford, has happily
nassed away and there is no occasion
for anxiety. The only case where a
Quarantine was made was at the home
Of George Marshall Townsend, on Lake
View Avenue, and that was done at the
family suggestion without waiting Tor
The official notice from the Board OF
Health. All the suspected cases nave
tnrned out to be only ordinary throat
trouble. and the Board of Health report
no other cases in or about the town OF
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
CONDENSED news items
Paragraphs of Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Base ball is getting on edge in Mil
ford.
Delaware strawberries will soon be.in
the market.
Why not widen the Frederick Cause
way this summer?
The crop of cherries in this part of
Delaware promises to be large.
Smile every time you get the chance
its the chance smile that wins.
The commission to condemn land for
school purposes at Williamsville meets
there today.
The painting of the entrance at Armory
Hall makes that public place much
more attractive.
Trims the shade trees along the side
walks, and let the street lights illumi-
nate the streets.
Rev. Thomas C. Davis will administer
believers baptism at Vaughn's Dam on
Sunday at p. m.
Most of Milford's citizens observed
"Clean-Up Week, " and the town is
''clean as pin.
The sewer is to be extended from
Houseman's Store to the River, so the
Town Council states.
1.-THE Two Old Co1federates" will be
| in Milford on Thursday, June 4th, for
benefit of the Milford Firemen.
The Philathea Glass of the Baptist
/ Church will have a cake bake on Satur-
day afternoon in the Watson Block.
The annual picnic will be held at Church
| Hill School House on Saturday after
noon, May 10th. The public are invited
to attend.
The country is beautiful at the pres
ent time. Scarlet Clover is in head, and
the beautiful fields of crimson are nice
to look upon.
You will be sorry if you don't come
to the League Social to be given in the
Chapel this Friday evening, May 10Th,
at 7.3O o'clock.
Once more THE Two Old Confed-
crates" will be at Armory Hall, in Mil
ford, on Thursday, June 4th, for benefit
of the Milford Fire Company.
Miss Long and Mr.. Short will be mar
ried Friday evening at the Chapel. Fol
benefit of the Epworth League silver
offering at the door will be taken.
On account of the entertainment t.
be held in Wildwood Hall on Friday even
ing, May 18th, the Ladies Aid will b'
postponed until Saturday, May BIRD.
The Freshman Glass of the Milfot
High School, accompanied by two o.
| the teachers, went on straw ride Il
/ Slaughter Beach on Monday evening
: last.
The Spinsters Club will present a yer!
, interesting and humorous comedy TIM
] Friday evening in their new hall at Mill
! wood If stormy it will be postponeI
until Tuesday evening, May 18th. .
' The electric lights were turned off a
Z 10 minutes to five O'Clock last FrIda
Z morning. while the rain clouds made tn
: interior of all homes dark. That Is
2 fine service to pay for in Milford.
Along Second Street between Walnu
! and North Streets, the limbs on shad
Y trees are so low down that people O
ordinary heighth are compelled TO stOO
to pass under them when 1t Is raining
The Mothers Day services at tn
Baptist Church were well attended. Pa'
= tor Davis preached an impressive SCI
a mon. The duet by Miss Carnelia Der
: nett and Miss Helen Marvel was we
rendered.
= Harry B. Windsor has located at De-
yickson's Stock Farm at Frederick wit
his string of fast horses and some ta'
racing is being arranged for Decorate
Dav. MAY SOth, and July 4th; Full pa
e tic1lars will be in next week s paper.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15

SURPRISE PARTY.

In honor of the fourteenth birthday
of her daughter Katie, Mrs. Van Leuvan
gave a surprise party on May llth,
which was attended by many OF her
friends. After playing delightful games
refreshments were served. Those pres
ent were Helen Pleasanton, Sara Har-
rington, Helen Barrett, Helen Bennett
Ruth Russell, Susannah Evans, Nancy
Fisher, Myrtle Robinson, Ethel Harrison
Mildred Griffith, Ethel Holzmueller'
Maria Bennett, Elizabeth Jones, Eliza
beth Vale and Fay Moore.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15

p.osbvterian Church-Divine worship
oreacbing at 10. 80 o'clock. Subject
J adrn,on Supply For Human Need.
se Ja'. School at 2 O'Clock. Lesson,
w.. 4Rua'p Parable of Dives and Lazarus.
Zinc ~ of the Society of Christian En-
e s..or az 70 o'clock. Topic, What
sbo Christian Life. All cordially in
pontist Church-Sunday $50 a. m,
HI School. 1915 a. m, preaching
y sivtb petition in the Model Prayer,
II ead lis not into Temptation. 3p: M,
af ii Baptism at Vaughan's Dam.
y m, Christian Endeavor led by Miss
ler, WILEY. 8 p. m, sermon, The
Fiators song. Thursday night Prayer
hi Praise service. All are cordially
Invited to these services.
First Methodist Protestant Church will
seiebrate anniversary services on Sun
IN this being the second anniversary
X tbe opening of the new church. tx
Derience meeting, 9 a. m, conducted by
Robert Palmer. Preaching 10. 30 a. m.
Subiect. Religious Progress. Sunday
Scbool. > p. m. Christian Endeavor,
RI n. m. led Mr.. Kenton. Preaching
F30p B. m. Subject. The World Per
sonaI Savior. Quarterly Conference,
Monday Z. 80 .. m. Young People 5 Glass
Tuesday 7.3O p. m. Praise and Prayer
Meeting Thursday 7.3O p. m. Friday
evening. Experience Meeting. The pub
lii IS cordially invited to attend all these
services An those who have ct any
tine attended services since the build
ing of the church are especially invited
Come and bring a friend.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service, preaching at 10. 30. Sub
iect of sermon, imperative Changes.
Sunday School at p. m. EpwortE
League service this Sunday evening vii
be held in the auditorium. A splendid
programme i5 being arranged suitable
to the occasion, being the 25th anniver-
ssry of the organization of the Epwortf
League. The evening will be devoted
to this service. The Junior League vii
hold a social in the Chapel in Soutt
Milford this Friday afternoon. The
senior League will hold an Anniversary
Social at the some place in the evening
Of the same day. A good entertainment
silver offering at the door. Glass meet
ing on Monday at 7.30. Prayer meeting
Thursday. at same hour The MONTH!
meeting of the Sunday School BoarC
will be held in the church on FRIDAY
evening the 22nd. Important business
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
Hard SCOTT SENT
m JAIL FOR FORGERY

with forging a check for
barge ra w. to which he had signed
fnty ao ~ Harry c. Reed and passed
pane , o. ll& e -VanKirk, of this town,
IN. glj Scott was arrested on ~ Fri .hc
anq I W. Y. HENDERSON. After hear;
he &C. o. Evidence in the case he was held
tne s5 SsiI hail. failing to secure which,
Ter sz .ol, en' to Georgetown to await
vas O S1 the charge of passing a forged
ali ~ vi Winfield ii R. Wright, of North
81 e Oh co +" was taken before Justice
sliorq 5 80 lanes w. Cannon, who
tne 1, T ,,rder $500 bail for Kent County
IN 49, After the Sussex County , aH1
srit III are through with Scott ne VIII
ta aie to Dover for trial.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
KENT COUNTY TAX RATE.

The Kent County Levy Court, last
week fixed the tax rate for the present
wear. varying in the several districts, as
follows First, Second and Fifth dis
tricts. IS cents on the 500 Third dis
trict. IS cents ; Fourth. So cents Sixth,
20 cents Seventh. Eighth Ninth ano
Tenth. 81 cents. The matter Of a new
draw for Marines bridge, near Leipsic,
was deferred, because of the high bids
received. The reports of the county Of
ficers for April showed the following re-
CENTS for the month Register of wills
s328 "a parliamentary, S241. %; recorder
If deeds. s441.95 clerk of the peace
son, 26 sheriff, S15212. Bills amount
inc to S6,O4937 were presented anc
ordered paid.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
ARRESTED ON old WARRANT.

ION Hudson was arrested in Whining
Soh oy State Detective Thomas and
brought to Milford last Friday for a
hearing on warrant which was issued
several weeks ago. He had ran away
Iron Iron Milford to escape arrest, and a
duplicate warrant was given to the
ugveetve to get him, which resulted as
SSooye' At the hearing before Esquire
cannon Sn ne was held under bail for his
ttppesrenee at court, and would have had
9 70 to Jail for the summer had not W.
q, Wroten entered as security for his
igppearance at court. This is one of the
liquor cases.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
DECORATION DAY IN MILFORD.

For the purpose of giving a half-holi-
day, the following places of business in
Milford will be closed at noon on Satur-
day, May 3Oth, Decoration Day:
C. D. Abbott & Co.. Derrickson & Van Kirk.
Thomas Davis Lena StaytOn Reynolds,
J. W. Truitt, Hammond & Ennis.
5 @ Evans, A. E. Archer.
b B. Topping. G. NJ Tatman,
Charles S. Roux. The Milford Co.,
J. Harry Humes Pierce Hardware Co.
The five barber shops will close at one
O'Clock as follows Herbert Griffith,
Harry 7. Walls, C. J. Holzmueller, VIM.
Il. Roach and Charles Still. They will
remain open late on Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
TIE SPINSTERS, CLUB.

The ladies of Milwood will give play
in the new hall this Friday evening, May
18th, entitled, The Splnsters' CluD.
This very humorous comedy requires
sixteen characters, including two males
and plays a full evening. Some OF the
best local talent IS taking part ana Is
sure to make a hit. If you ENJOY a
hearty laugh don miss this opportunity
Proceeds to go toward paying for hall.
Admission Is cents.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
TO LAUNCH STEAMER ON SATURDAY,

The new fishing steamer David ";
Burbage. built for the Coast Fish on
and Fertilizer Company of Lewes, Will
be launched from the yards Of the VIII
liam G. Abbott Shipbuilding Company
IN Milford. on Saturday afternoon, May
18TH. at 2 o'clock. The public is .cordi-
allv invited to be present Her dimen-
sions are as follows: l55H feet Keel
d feet beam and IL feet hold.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
The RIGHT TO FISH.

The case which was to have been sl
o,a . ~ before Esquire HENDERSON oy
attorneys for and against the claims .lls,' u
lanes lanes Millman as to his right TO plrelv wen
tb ne public from landing nets ana -5 nau,-
inc; NO fish from Cedar Beach paysnope,
I has been postponed until the latter part
of this month.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
STRIKERS WIN OUT.

A strike for s1.75 per day was made
nv the labores on the Caulk Laboratory
Binding last week. The men were
given 81. rs for 81 hours work, and they
su resumed work They were the
colored shovelers to the concrete mixer.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-15
new CENTURY CLUB.

Owing to the fact that the proceedings
Of the last meeting Of the year OF tne
Milford New Century Club arrived late.
the article will be published IN next
week issue of the Chronicle.