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Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
new CENTURY CLUB.

Last Monday the ladies New Century
Club of Milford held an important meet
ing. it was the election of officers for
the ensuing year. 1t was formally an
nounced that the present week was
"Clean- Up" week, and that every
woman was expected to do her duty,
and see that the spirit of the week was
carried into effect. Due notice was
served upon all chairmen of committees
that at the meeting on May 18th, they
are expected to make their reports and
recommendations After discussion it
was decided to request the Chautauqua
Association to send representative to
Milford to assist in advertising the
Chatauqua to be held this summer. Then
the election of officers for the following
wear took place and the result was as
follows President, Mrs. A. D. Mar
shall First Vice-President. Mrs. z. d..
Andrews Second Vice-President, Mrs.
w. r. Aldred Third Vice-President,
Mrs. A. E. Rosa Recording Secretary,
Miss Elizabeth Aldred Corresponding
Secretary. Miss Gertrude Atkins {;
Treasurer, Mrs. W. C. Smith T; Auditor.
Mrs. S. C. Evans. Jr.; Directors, Mrs.
G. F. Pierce, Mrs. G. H. Hall, Mrs.
J. L. Pratt, Mrs. w. R. Mowbray, Miss
Anna Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
governor SHAKES OFF
MANY PLUMS this WEEK

Governor Miller has announced the
appointment of DR.. H. P. Ewes of Will
mingtOn to be veterinarian and member
of the State Live Stock Sanitary Board
for a term of three years, dating from
May l. Heis to succeed DR.. j. r. Kuhns,
who recently resigned and removed from
Dover to Wilmington. DR.. Ewes will be
known as State veterinarian because of
the appointment, although officially the
position is that of veterinarian of the
State Live Stock Sanitary Board.
There were several applicants for the
appointment. DR.. Ewes is one of the
best-knOwn veterinarians in the State
and has been actively interested in the
Delaware Horse Show Association at
Wilmington.
Other appointments announced by the
Governor are the following
General A. R. Benson, of Dover, to be
member of State Board of Agriculture,
and State Live Stock Sanitary Board,
for unexDired term of Edward W. Jen-
kins, resigned, from May l, 1914. Cen
eral Benson is a Dover business man,
floriculturist and farmer.
Thomas Kennedy, of Bowers Beach
Kent county. to be Oyster Patrolman
from May 1, 1914, for one year.
DR.. Frederick P Ruhl, of Milford, Sus
sex county, to be a member of the BoarC
of Veterinary Examiners, from May l
1914, for term of three years in lieu Of
DR.. j. R. Kuhns, resigned.
Frank B. Sirman, of Laurel, SUSSEX
county, member of State Board of Educa
ton for term of seven years from Apri
1, 1914.
Samuel L. Shaw of Harrington. Ken
county, to be Justice of the Peace a
Harrington, term four years, from Ma!
2, 1914.
Miss Cornelia S. Townsend of Odessa
New Castle county, to be a member o
the Board Of Supervisors of State AM
County Institutions in New Castl
county. under the provisions of Chapte
p. Volume %, from May l, 1914, to Ma,
l, 1915.
Mrs. Lewis w. Mustard of Lewes
Sussex county, Delaware, to be a mem
Der of the State tuberculosis Commits
sion, from April 1, 1914, for term o
three years.
William Place of Brandywine hundred
New Castle county. to be special consta
Bile to act for the General Chemical Co
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

THarold Salmons has been suffering
from bad cold.
Miss Mildred Truitt has been indispOsed
with a case of la grippe this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Conard and son
Biggs motored to Milford last Sunday.
Harry Manlove, of Philadelphia, has
been the guest of J. j. Foulk this week.
samuel C. Evans, Jr., is in Philadel-
phia this week attending lectures on the
eye.
J. George Flammer and wife, of New
York City, are visiting Mrs. Theodore
Hammer.
L>Harry Grier has been under his physi-
clans care with a bad throat and a case
Of la grippe.
NJ. R. Carlisle Sipple, of Warren, R
l., spent few days with his mother
Mrs. Emma Supple, this week.
Miss Blanche LavertY, of Philadelphia
who has been visiting Mrs. C. Zackrye
wski, returned home last week.
Mrs. Marshall Townsend has been il
at her home on Lake View Avenue for
week past with diphtheritic sore throat
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Mills, from New
port News, Va, are guests of Mrs. Jen
ME PleasantOn on North Walnut Street
Mrs. Harry V. Heavelow, of Camden
N. j., is spending a week with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Anna r. Hill. Mr.. Heavelov
was here on Saturday and Sunday.
/ JThe engagement is announced of Mis-
Lille ]. Abbott, of Philadelphia, an
William F. Nelson, of WissinOming, Pa
Miss Abbott is a former resident of Nil
ford and daughter of the late Willard )
and Charlotte Abbott Mr.. Nelson is
representative of one of Philadelphia
largest manufacturing plants and travel
through Delaware and the South.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION

The last two meetings of the Milford
Paren. Teacher Association for thus
school year were held in the school build
ing on April oath and May lst. At the first
one. music was given by two of the pupils,
a short talk on child hygiene and story
from The Survey, Some InfOrma-
ton For Mother, by Mrs. A. E. Rosa,
and a talk by Prof. Varney. Mr. Var
news excellent suggestions to parents
should have been heard by the large
audience that all the parents in Milford
would make. but in reality very few were
present to hear him. At the second and
closing meeting. officers for the coming
year were elected. President, Mrs. Var
ney first vice president. Mrs. Robert
Pierce second vice president, Mrs. A.
Vinyard third vice president, Mrs. A. b.
Rosa secretary, Miss May Foulk treas
urer. Miss Anna Hall. Mr.. Varney gave
a short talk and suggested the advisibll-
ity of having a press agent. Mrs. A. y.
Rosa was elected to serve as such. A
chorus of school children under Miss
Wingield then gave a May song. Ice
cream and cake was served and the rest
of the meeting was a social one. A
warm invitation had been given to all the
parents and it was regretted that so few
accepted it. These meetings ought to be
a forum for the discussion of all questions
of home and school life of our children,
and the guaranty of common interest
to all is the fact that all the members
are either parents or teachers. The IN
vitatian is again given to all parents,
whether members or not, for the meet
inora navt fall
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
MILFORD GRANGE.

At the meeting of Milford Grange last
Saturday afternoon there was a lively
discussion as to the Compensation of the
Farm Boy. and the Farm Girl " Every
person present had something to say on
this subject. and the cOncensus of Opln
ion was that in this day of advanced
ideas, there will have to be a far sighted
purpose adopted by the parents of the
bows and girls to impart the facts which
surround the profession of farming. 1t
was clearly shown that the day for hap
hazard methods of farming have slid
from under the possibility of making a
success in management of a farm, and
that growing of grain, fruits, or vegata-
bles has become a science which must be
closely studied After the crops are
produced and saved, then comes into the
problem better business methods on the
part of the farmer. The acceptance of
home markets does not always mean the
best results, but the farmer must make
investigation by personal inspection of
city or other markets, as to what plans
he must accept to get the most net re-
suits in cash from his seasons work.
This is part of the compensation due to
the Farm Boy or the Farm Girls of this
day, for practical information may be of
far more value to them in the future,
than a cash payment as a wage Garner
but, both must be closely associated to be
able to have the boys and girls Of the ex-
perience and learn practical business
methods for themselves.
At the meeting this Saturday after
noon, the following topics will be dis
cussed viz Would you rather have
lazy good-natured husband, or one who
is cross but industrious ? Mrs. Howe
will read paper leading on this subject.
Another subject will be, "What other,
if any, money that the farmer spends
in a year. really brings in so great an
actual return as that spent in taxes ? "
An article will be read by Mr.. Howe "a
a leader on this subject. All grangers
should be present to hear and take part
in these discussions, for they are inter
esting as we'll as instructive.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
DECREASE IN LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

There has been a noticeable decrease
thequantity of liquor shipped to points
theNanticoke River since the new
w went into effectin Maryland. While
hese steamers used to carry on an aver
Be from l25 to $50 packages of intOxi-
ating liquors each trip, for patrons
ong the river, last Saturday. the first
ip since the law went into effect, there
ere only l6 packages, of which only
Fo were for Hurts Wharf, where the
'lk Of the liquors intended for Seaford
'arties usually was shipped. The officials
the steamboat company are doing
gerything in their power to comply
ith the law, and as a result there is a
respect for a long, dry summer for
pine persons. A few days ago a ship
nentOt beer from Baltimore was unload
p at the Seaford wharf before its char
lcter was noticed, but the steamboat
heials refused to deliver it and the
Baltimore
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
The SONS OF DELAWARE
VISIT Their Home STATE

Proud of their native State and boast
full ofits progress and its historical prom
inenee, more than $50 members of the
Sons of Delaware, of Philadelphia, last
Saturday made one of their annual pill
grimages to their home State. They
visited historic Lewes,. and on the spot
where, in 1881, a Dutch colony was
founded by Devries, from which grew
the State, Delawareans, past and pres
ent, held a reunion.
Governor Charles r. Miller welcomed
the visitors on behalf of the State I;
Mayor James I. Thompson, of Lewes.
and George P. Tunnel, president Of the
Lewes Board of Trade, also extended
greetings. Many citizens of the town
formed a reception committee, which
had made elaborate plans for the enter
tainment of the visitors.
An Od-fashioned shad dinner, with
trimmings, cooked by Southern
''mammies, was the central part OF
the celebration. In the auditorium the
guests and the Reception Committee
held a merry dinner and then heard re-
cited the glories of the State by mer
who now are leaders in Delaware anC
| those who went to Philadelphia and are
] Wlu6Ay hAlpWA tACAC III pApAGsoAoAo eAiN
business.
The Sons of Delaware travelled on I
special train, which left Broad Stree
| Station shortly after noon, arriving a
3 O'Clock. There were crowds at ever!
station to greet the loyal sons and tbs
| train pulled into Lewes Station beneath
! bowers of bunting and flowers.
The pilgrims entered motor cars ant
were driven about Lewes on a sight-see
ing trip, which ended at the Devrie
monument.
Judge Henry C. Conrad, historian
and Benjamin A. Hazel, of Smyrna
interestingly narrated the history of tn
Dutch colony and told how this littl
settlement had expanded into the Stat
of Delaware.
The harbor and the Federal break
water and wireless station were mex
inspected. Groups also visited the new
fish factories, the largest and mos
modern on the Atlantic coast.
DR.. Charles S. Hearne and Richar
Fisher. chairman of the general com
mittee of Sons of Delaware, were toast
masters at the dinner. Governor Miller
Judge Conrad, City Solicitor Daniel 0
Hastings, of Wilmington, former Gov
ernor Ebe w. Tunnel and former Con
gresham Hiram r. Burton, were amoni
the speakers.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
LARGE CATCHES OF FISH.

The fishermen at the bayshore are
laslng a great time this spring, and the
alcni Of sea trout was never equalled
III SIZE and quantity of large sized fish.
~ Slaughter Beach Charles Reeds
el1es caught on Tuesday morning 800
gusnels Of trout and other fish, while
Iae selnes at Cedar Beach hauled up on
.le shore 24O bushels, all of which sold
quickly to the local buyers who took
mem to the interior towns. The trout
tsnged on Tuesday from four and FIVE
, gognas each, to the speckled beauties
weighing from nine to twelve pounds
saeh. Many blue fish twelve and fifteen
" sSa I long were taken with these hauls
N N me seine, and few drum fish also.
i tue 4 prices for fish vary, just according
~ A 'l a,, number Of buyers present, and
M M quantity to be sold, but the price
3 SS ~ week has ranged from 40 cents to
n NJ per oushel mostly about rs cents
~ Oushel for the average size fish.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
]. DALLAS MARVIL, A
PROMINENT man, DIES

]. Dallas Marvil only son of the late
Governor Joshua H. Marvil died last
Sunday morning at his residence in
ton for appendicitis. On Thursday of
last week Mr.. Marvil was taken i'll with
appendicitis and an operation was order
ed by the attending physicians. The
operation was performed but peritOnitis
set in. Mr.. Marvil was attended by
DR.. J. R. Elliott and DR.. L. H. I. Far
low of Laurel, DR.. Bland, of Philadel-
phia, and DR.. J. McF. Dick, of Salisbury.
Md. He grew constantly worse and
died Sunday morning at 3. As o'clock.
Mr.. Marvil was born on June goth,
1856, being the only son of the late
Governor Joshua H. Marvil He was
a stakeholder in the Marvil Package
Company of Laurel and Of several other
industries of the town. He was pro-
minent in political activities throughout
his entire life, being a Republican in
politics. He never held public Office.
although nominations were several times
/ rendered him. At the time of the last
gubernatorial election Mr.. Maryil was
mentioned as a possible candidate for
the position. He was a member of the
| Methodist Episcopal Church, of Laurel,
and one of its largest supporters.
Mr.. Marvil is survived by a widow
and four children. The widow is Mrs.
Salie L. Marvi The four children,
three sons and one daughter, are S. D.
Marvil who is a member of the staff of
Governor Miller, Joshua H. Marvil,
Frederick L. Marvil and Miss Sara c.
Marvil. The funeral was held from his
late residence in Laurel at O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon. The services were
cotducted by the Rev. George c. Viii
liams, interment being made at Laure
Hill Cemetery, Laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
DIPHTHERIA IN MILFORD.

There are many persons in Milford
who would like to know where the ex-
nosure to diphtheria was loacted in which
thew have been in contact, but from
whence it cometh, or whittier it goeth,
M man can tell. The home of Mr.. and
Mrs e. Marshall Townsend, on Lake
View Avenue is quarantined because OF
a mild case of diphtheria which develop
ed in Mrs. Townsend's throat. Iasre
are a number of others VINO are suiLe .lI
inc with badly liberated threats, and
l have been sent to the bacteria
Logical department at Newark for test
me as to diphtheria. As yet no other
n ma have been made in Milford.
I peculiar incident in connection with
the trouble is, that in nearly every IN m,
stance the families and persons a II
were guests at the wedding Of George
Draper at Smyrna last week.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
CAULK CLUB SOCIAL COLUMN.

Norman Shaw spent the weekend at
Harrington.
Harold Harrington has batting aver
age so far this season Of 1000.
The tennis and cOrquet courts at the
new club grounds will be ready for use
next Saturday.
Miss Helen Kirke entertained her
cousin, Miss Nell PinkertOn, of Whining
ton. over Sunday.
This is Caulk week at the Palace Nov
ing Picture Theatre, so get your tickets
from Caulk Club members.
ICaulk Team has been strengthened by
the addition of first baseman Wheeler
Kern, an old-time favorite.
An adjourned meeting Of the Caulk
Club will be held at the laboratory Sat
urday afternoon, May 9th, at 300 o'clock.
Green and gold have been selected as
the club colors, and committee IS at
work negotiating for pins, banners, etc.
Joseph Smith, Caulk's official score
keeper, was very materially aided IN
his position on Saturday afternoon by
two assistants Of the fair sex.
The Caulk Baseball Team was defeated
bv Harrington nine last Saturday after
noon by the score of l3 to 6. The batting
of johnson, Drummer and Harrington
were features of the game.
ICaulk Team will play the Milford Lum-
Der Co. team a series of three games,
commencing Saturday. May 9Th: The
proceeds of these games will be for the
benefit of the grandstand and grounds,
and a good crowd is expected as this IS
the first game of the season. Come out
everybody and show your appreciation
of Milford baseball by helping the good
cause along.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
|NINGTON SUFFERED
n FIRE ON SATURDAY

...- the north-bound express
sisd' through Pennington last
oasse afternoon, the roof on the old
oa! Pasket Factory was seen TO
ols r and the dry old rotten build
rn'ieiA ne subject for a big blaze:
' q blowing from the northwest
PIl ~ Flames aames and they burned so
y ~. 4bot there was no possibility OF
y,; . the fire, and as there was
LADDERS or apparatus with Wnlcn
IN IRE. it simply cut a swain right
~ he eastern part of Pennington
s y until no more buildings were
netb The old factory was no
Y but the two residences
Fa litl Of Il facing the railroad were
,o Os homes, and they were soon
. n .rg, ruins. The burning brands
t5e factory also started a t1re on
ny Of the Methodist Church on the
~ otreet and as no means of getting
Tho FIRE was available, that struc--
w ,,,s soon a roaring furnace, and
Ills five dwellings close by fell VIC
20 the fire. In all eight buildings
,Se church were destroyed, and the
! onlv partly covered by insurance;
church had 81, 200 insurance and
otber losses the insurance was very
N The total loss of personal prop
and buildings will Approximate the
Of $4,000. D4
I'M of the Simmons Manufacturing
nsnv. Methodist Episcopal Church,
dwellings of Mrs. Andrew Lloyd.
,rge Halman, w. H. Hitch, Peter
AWAY. Priscilla Hatfield and William
Ii Tie structures were of frame. The
n had nomeans of fighting the flames,
III than buckets of water. Several
iers we're sent from Harrington, four
= above but to no avail. Had they
Iiyed earlier they might have been the
In Of several dwellings being saved,
smueh as water could have been car
to the roofs.
soon after the north-bound express
In passed, shortly before TOUR o clOch,
was discovered in the old basket
Int The only theory is that sparks
hi the locomotive caused it. The place
soon a complete loss. The school
nse adioins the works, but the wind
5denlv changed and it was saved.
he flames then spread to the dwelling
Mrs. Andrew LLOYD. They were also
tcklycarried to the dwelling of George
lyman. The church was the next to
The home of w. H. Hitch, adjoin-
the church. was soon ablaze as were
% two dwellings owned by Peter Cal
way. One was occupied by Benjamin
bryan and the other was vacant.
The residence of Priscilla Hatfield was
irned in turn. The last place to go was
L dwelling of William Murphy and &C.
'pied by Howard Cooper. There was
Dthing more on a direct line to burn and
ie fire finally died out.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
CLEANUP WEEK IN MILFORD.

The purpose of having Milford clean
cd and then to have everything kept
clean which started last week, was
oficisllv started last Monday morning,
and many loads of rubbish and the
Collections in garrets have been speedily
consioned to the dumps heaps. 1t IS
eT,szIno how much worthless accumula,,
TONS oct slowed away in the attics and
Cellars of the average home, and a
General cleanup is well for the people
Generally. Each rural home can apply
fbe same cleaning program to tnel,I,
surroundings and doubtless we can al; a.,
find something to improve if attention
IS turned to a clean up. DO It now.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
BOY SCOUTS on HIKE.

Lar Saturday morning the End Troop
of b. Scouts went on hike to the
woods next to Haven Lake; Several OF
the boys passed tests in fire fighting,
cooking and tracking. AS the woods Is
owned by their Assistant Scout Master,
Harry Thaw, the boys expect to build a
Iog cabin there some time soon, and
their visit was to find good locality
fnr II Second Scribe. End Troop.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
WOMEE's CLUBS TO MEET HERE.

The annual meeting of the Delaware
State Federation of WOman's Clubs will
be held in Milford on May 2lst and
22nd. Mrs. Percy c. Pennypacker Of
Texas. president Of the General Fedora
tion. will be the guest Of honor, and will
make an address. Other speakers OF
prominence will be present and there
viii be an unusually interesting program
throughout. The evening entertainment
will be given by local talent, followed by
a reception by the Milford Club.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
MILITARY INSPECTION.

o,. -ne annual inspection of the militia
Stss tal1 "a Of Delaware by the United
t ab,e, -. Government has commenced for
inc ne Sa' 1 ~ I9l4. Onnext Tuesday even
sD M ,fe olIleer assigned to make this in
wiII , oO,. OF the Delaware organizations
psn an 'G y to Milford and inspect Com.
i2t5 p p After the inspection on May
ses v, " the officials, dinner will be
at w. W. 70 all members of the company
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
WON THEIR SUIT.

A Jury in the Kent County Superior
Court AT Dover on Monday morning re-
turned verdict for $1,000, being the
fnil amount of the claim asked for py
tbe nlaintiffs, Messrs. Hope and Rldgeely,
sgainst George Burton, a Dover LUMBER z:
3 for professional service y
t -1v contested wills cases heard by tne
Kent County Courts in 1912. The jury
was out but a short time.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
THE SPINSTERY CLUB.

in tb 5e ,auleS Of Milwood will give a play
l5tb' II new ne# nall on Friday evening, May
Tbi s' entitled, The Spinsters' Club. .
sixteen humorous comedy requires
and MAJ v,nlaraeters, including two males,
best iooSi a Iull evening. Some of the
sure t u Talent is taking part and is
hearty,,y lal make a hit If YOU enjoy a
Proessa5isau g q don tmiss this opportunity.
Ssiou . go toward paying for hall.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Harry Van Kirk has sold his residence
on Washington Street, South Milford;
to Captain Elwood Biddle, VINO WI WI
occupy it as his home at the END Of t az
esq., ,,ear Mr.. Van Kirk will move to MS
handsome home in Milford View . On
south Walnut Street, just OUTSIDE , SHe
; ;ncornorated limits of the town OF MIL
ford , which he recently bought from
Mr.. Simpson.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
IMPORTANT ALUMNI MEETING.

The Alumni Association will meet in
the High School Office at o'clock tuis
Friday evening, May 8th. A full at
tendance is desired, as many important
matters will be brought up. At this
time the ballots for the election will be
counted and plans viii also have to be
made for the banquet. The treasurer 9
report will be given, and several impor-
portant committees will be named.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
FLOWER SOCIAL.

The Sunday School Glass of Miss Rosa
Hearn will hold a Flower Social ~ the
basement of the M. ?, Church on Inurs-
day evening, May 18th, whicn tney m
vite the public. to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-08
MARRIED.
MARKLAND-PAsKEY

MARKLAND-PASkEf.
William Brown MARYLAND, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas N. MARYLAND, of near
Houston, Delaware, and Miss Minnie
Agnes Paskey, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter J. Paskey, of near Har-
rinpton. Delaware, were united IN mar
riage on January 3lst, 1914, at the M.
P. Parsonage at Greensboro ND.
DRAPER-JOSEPHs.
A very pretty church wedding took
place at Smyrna on Thursday evening,
April Both, 1914. when Miss Elizabeth
w. Josephs of that town and George II.
Draper. Jr., of Milford, we're married.
The ceremony was performed in the
Episcopal Church, which was prettily
decorated with apple blossoms and ever
greens. The bride wore a white satln
gown and tulle veil caught with orange
blossoms. and carried a shower bouquet
of roses and lilies of the valley. She
was attended by a matron Of honor, a
maid of honor and four bridesmaids who
wore mink gowns and carried large arm
bououets of pink roses. After the cere-
monv a reception and bridal supper was
given in the rooms of the New Century
Club, which also was artistically deco
rated. An orchestra furnished music
and the affair was later turned into a
dance. Mr.. and Mrs. Draper left Smyrna
that night in an automobile and after a
wedding trip will make their home IN
Milton for the summer, following which
thew will build in Milford near the home
of his father.