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Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
new CENTURY CLUB.

At the Milford New Century Club on
Monday afternoon the subject Litura-
ture" was presented by Miss Burdella
Davis. An excellent paper prepared by
Miss Cordelia Gaylord, a teacher of
english in Harvord University was read
by Miss May Foulk The subject of the
paper was 'The lake district of N w.
England" the home of many of the
English poets. The selection on the
cello by Mrs. Harry Humes with Miss
Wroten at the piano was heartily ap-
plauded. An announcement was made
that new members to the Book Club
would be welcome after Christmas. The
secretary read an invitation from the
Round Table" at Wyoming inviting
the members of the club to be present
at the dedication of their new building
on Friday, December 4th, from to
D. m. A letter from the Red Cross
Society in Wilmington was read stating
that the Christmas stamps were ready
for distribution. Mrs. George H. Draper,
Jr., was elected a member Of the club.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
DEPUTY COLLECTORS
OF INTERNAL REVENUE.

Joshua W. Miles of the Delaware
Maryland District Of Columbia collection
district had appointed as his deputies for
Delaware. Major Chauncey P. Hol-
comb, of New Castle and Timothy j.
Mooney of Wilmington. Mr.. Mooney
succeeds DR.. Robert P. Fletcher as office
deputy. being in charge of the subdis-
trict Office in the Federal Building in
Wilmington, and Major Holcomb sue
ceeds Daniel Burton as field deputy. who,
while located in the office has charge of
the field work in the district Capt.
Holcomb's position pays an annual salary
of 81, 400 and that of Mr.. Mooney 81, 200.
The appointees went on duty last
Monday, on which date their predeces-
sors relinquished their positions, both
having been notified by Collector Miles,
several days ago. that their services
would not be required after November
30. The appOintees are Democrats, while
DR.. Fletcher and Mr.. Burton are Repub-
licans.
Both Captain HolcOmb and Mr. Mooney
are well known. They were members Of
the 1918 Legislature, the former being
the Speaker of the House, to which he
was elected from the Tenth district of
New Castle County, while Mr.. Mooney
was elected to the House from the Fifth
district of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Joseph Eyster, of Philadelphia, is the
guest Of Miss Ruth Mayhew.
Everett B. Millman. of Princess Anne,
Md, was Milford visitor this week.
Marshall H. Prettyman, of New York,
is visiting his relatives in Milford this
week.
Miss Addie Parks. of Parksley, Va,
is spending a few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. w. f. Morris.
Mrs. Walter n Daniels is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Captain Caleb Hall of
of Leipsic. Delaware.
Mrs. Jennie Pleasanton, who has been
visiting in Philadelphia, Dover and Ches-
void, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Nutter spent
Thanksgiving with her sister, Captain
and Mrs. j. A. Hall at st. Helena, Md.
Miss Essie Housman who spent Thanks
giving in MiddletOwn as the guest of
Casper Greenwood has returned home.
Mrs. J. Mahlon Kinsey and daughter,
of Still Pond, Md, were the guests Of
Mrs. L. Poole, over Thanksgiving holi-
days.
Charles E. Banning who has been
spending the Thanksgiving holidays with
his father, W. T. Banning, has returned
to Wenonah Military Academy, N. j.
Captain Kirby Walker, of the U. S.
14th Cavalry. stationed at Laredo,
Texas, has been spending few days
with MIR. and Mrs. George B. Hynson.
Miss Sara johnson who has been the
guest of her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Mayhem, during the Thanks
giving holidays has returned to her home
in Philadelphia.
We are glad to say that H. Ross Wat
son, who has been under the care of Dr.
William Marshall and a trained nurse
from Philadelphia for typhoid fever for
the past three weeks, is much improved
at this writing.
Those from Milford Grange who at
tended the National Grange recently
held in Wilmington and received the
seventh degree were Mr.. and Mrs. w.
+. Lank, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Short,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Rosa, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. r. Lemex and Miss Mary Barker.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
PUBLIC SALES.

Frank E. Swain will sell his personal
property at public sale at his home in
Cedar Neck on Wednesday, December
9th. For particulars see ad in Chronicle
and posters.
ElwoOd Stevenson will sell his personal
property at his home in Slaughter Neck,
on Thursday, December 18th. For par
ticulars, see posters and advertisement
in this paper.
Edward N. Jones will sell his personal
property on the Townsend Farm in Cedar
Neck on Tuesday, December 8th. For
particulars see advertisement in this
paper and posters.
The personal property of the late
Henry Clay Jones will be sold at his late
home in Slaughter Neck on Tuesday,
December 18th. For particulars see ad
in Chronicle and posters.
Winlock B. Hall of Milford Neck will
sell his personal property at public auc-
ton at his farm on Tuesday, December
18th. For particulars see advertisement
in this paper and posters.
NcNeice & Son will sell their personal
property at public sale at their home on
the M. C. Jackson Farm, on Friday,
December 11th. For particulars, see
advertisement in this paper.
Mrs. Mary Beauchamp will sell her
personal property at her home near No.
6 School House in Sussex County, on
Friday, December 18th. For particulars
see advertisement in this paper.
John W. Bennett of Slaughter Neck
will sell his personal property at public
sale at his home on Wednesday, Decem-
Der 10Th. For particulars, see adver-
tisement in this paper, and posters.
Elizabeth Biggs will sell her personal
property on her farm near the electric
light plant, three miles west from Fred
erica, on Wednesday, December 9th.
For particulars see advertisement ~
this paper. ~
Mrs. Sadie Lacy will sell the personal
property of the late Miss Malotte at her
late home, No. IL West Second Street,
North Milford, on this Saturday after
noon. For particulars, see advertise
ment in this paper.
VIM. S. Davidson will stop farming
and will sell his personal property at his
home near Bowers Beach on Tuesday,
December 18th. This will be one OF the
largest sales to take place this season,
and there will be sold some fine cows.
For further particulars read the adver-
tisement in the Chronicle and the full
sheet posters.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN MILFORD STORES
ANNUAL INSPECTION OF
CO. B BY MAJOR SHORT

The annual inspection of the local
company of militia stationed at Milford,
by the State Military authorities, took
place last Friday evening in their
Armory. Major Short was the inspect
ing officer. and after going through the
building and property. Captain Cannon
presented the company for inspection.
He had thrifty three men in line, and
after a close scrutiny of their uniforms
and equipments. they were looked over
for military bearing, and afterwards
drilled by the On-cOmmissioned officers
in various movements. Establishing
and relieving guards was an interesting
bit of the work. and it was very well
done. After the inspection was COM
pleted. the entire company with the
local officers and the Inspector, were
taken to the restaurant of c. G. Wyatt,
where a turkey dinner was set out and
greatly enjoyed. This feature Of the
annual inspection is a pleasing fact for
the boys, who are a fine appearing lot
of young men. The ArmOry has been
greatly improved in its appearance, and
the mems room has been moved to the
first floor front, where it is more con-
venient, public and easy of access. Large
glass front doors will take the place of
the heavy wooden storm doors which
have been adisfguremento of the ArmOry
front for years. The State Military
Board will probably ask for new chairs
for this structure, as they are badly
needed.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
SEMI.ANNUAL MEETING

The semi-annual business meeting Of
the Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church was held Tuesday
evening. The following officers were
elected for the next six months Presi-
dent, Helen Housman; 1st Vice Presi-
dent, Willis Hammond End Vice Presi-
dent, Isabel Hauser; Secretary, Mary
Powell Cor. Secretary, Blanche Foulk
Treasurer, Charles ]. Holzmueller ; Pi-
anist, Edna C. Barker. They will be
installed next Sunday night. Following
the business meeting a social was held
which was very much enjoyed by all. A
very interesting program was rendered
consisting of music by the orchestra
violin solo, Miss Blanche Blocksom reci-
tation, Mrs. Karl Bunstein vocal solos,
Major Lank, Guessing games consist
ing Of Bible questions were then played
after which refreshments were seryed,
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
RED CROSS SEWING CIRCLE.

Within the past week the necessary
garments asked for to fill the box have
been made, packed and shipped to New
York. Contents-20 pairs of pajamas,
Is men S night shirts and nightingales,
all bound and held together with thou
sands of stitches of love.
Doctors and nurses left happy and
peaceful homes to work in bloody battle
fields. Their mission to heal bleeding
wounds and extend the hand of love and
sympathy.
Do you think the angels will look more
beautiful to the dying soldiers than the
face of his Red Cross Nurse?
How soft and cool her hand to his
burning brow. How calm and steady
that same hand to take down the last
home message from his dying lips. May
we all work to keep them supplied with
material to work with. Each day the
demand is greater than the esupply. This
Circle thought best to make speciality
of made garments. After the holidays
another and larger box will be sent.
Perhaps other ladies will come with
thimbles and join those all ready at work
The money in hand S28. 70, will help
buy material for the New Years Box.
SECRETARY.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
Condensed news items
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

The Sunshine Society will meet with
Mrs. S. C. Evans. Jr., Thursday, De-
cember 10th, at 3. 80 O'Clock.
The Ladies Aid of Millwood viii meet
this Saturday evening, December 9TH,
in the Millwood hall Everybody in
vited.
LYMAN Howe's pictures will be shown
in Armory Hall, on Tuesday evening,
December 18th, for benefit of Com
pany B.
Winfield r. Wright will remove from
the store which he now occupies to a
larger store in the Watson Block, next
to Childs' Grocery Co.
The local w. c. T. U. meets with
Mrs. Joseph H. Draper South Front
Street, next Tuesday evening at 7.30.
Text word, Upright. "
Lyman Howe's celebrated pictures
will be shown in Armory Hall, on Tues
day evening, December 18th. In an
other part of this papers appears an
account of the pictures.
The Milford Schools were closed on
Monday because of a break in the heat
ing plant of the institution. As re-
suit the children were dismissed when
they assembled on Monday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
MILFORD GRANGE.

The regular meeting of the grange on
Saturday was we'll attended. The topic
for discussion, Timely Preparations
for Winter" was very ably handled by
the leader o. J. Cook; several members
took part and some valuable suggestions
were brought out. A very amusing
article on the Origin of Thanksgiving
Day was read by Miss Mary Barker,
Charles Postles has been recommended
by the grange for membership in the
Kent County Corn Club from Milford
Hundred. The Club will hold its first
Corn Show at Dover, Saturday Deeem-
Der 18th. Many prizes are offered for
the best exhibits of corn and potatoes,
both white and sweet Quite a large
delegation from this grange will be in
attendance at the State Garnge meet
inc in Dover next week. The election
of officers for the ensuing year will be
held next Saturday. A full attendance
is desired.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
OFFICER FRANK TRICE QUITS FORCE.

= After fifteen years service as night
patrolmsn on the Milford police force.
Frank Trice resigned his job last Mon
day to take position in Merchantsville.
N. j. Mr.. Trice has served in the busi-
ness section of the town for all these
years, and has had many exciting ex-
periences with burglars and attempted
forceable entry of some of the leading
stores. Most Of the alarms of fires
which have occurred after midnight were
given by him, and it will be a long time
before another man who will be as
faithful to the duties of the job. will be
found to fill the vacancy. Mr.. Trice
has seen all his children grow to maturi-
ty while he resided in Milford, and he
now takes up a new position mainly to
be nearer to his children who reside in
and about Philadelphia. He has many
friends here who were sorry to see him
leave for his home. His family left last
week, and he departed on Wednesday
last. The Town Council has not yet
appointed an officer to the night patrol
permantly.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
EVAN6ELISTIC SERVICES.

At Bethel A. NJ. E. Church the Rev
Mr.. Rogers and wife of Savannah,
{ Georgia, are conducting revival ser
vices every evening and great good is
being accomplished. They come highly
recommended by pulpit and press as
having brought many souls into the
kingdom of grace. He, as pulpit orator,
has few canals. She, mocking bird in
song both spiritually alive, energetic
as soul winners, ever alert to the plead
ings of those at the altar, with readiness
to advise the prodigal and ready to deal
sledge hammer blows to sin and i'm
morality. Many are being converted
and reclaimed every evening. The evan
gelist and wife are both drawing cards,
splendid and enthusiastic audiences greet
them each evening. Let every body
come and hear them they are power
full in speech and song. They are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
QUARANTINE NOT YET LIFTED.

While the State Live Stock Sanitary
Board is conducting a rigid investigation
of all farms in New Castle County and
Sussex County, the quarantine Of cattle
and hay shipments in New Caste County
has not been removed or modified.
DR.. H. P. Ewes and the government
officials are continuing their house to
house search of farms in that county.
Notices have been sent out by the board
to those farmers whose herds were kill
ed in an effort to stamp out the disease
there, stating that the State was about
ready to pay for its share of the loss.
The State share is SO per cent of the
value of the cattle destroyed. While it
the opinion of the State Live Stock
Board that the State is free from the
disease, the quarantine cannot be re-
moved until the State Board has COM
pleted the house to house inspection of
all farms in the State.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
MASONIC FRATERNITY
CHESTS OF Mr.. MURPHY

r.o members and invited guests of
r-,cis Lodge, No. 8, A. f. and A. NJ.
t'id le1F meeting in the Temple in Milford
~ Friday evening, which will be long
lo.,orbered by those who were so
Inmate as to be present. The work
~, ~. in tbe third degree and sixty masons
- mart. After closing the lodge
SSgSarlss - Murphy extended an invitation
V'au s'au masons to sit at banquet in the
n 9.ing hall of the New Windsor Hotel
here a four course banquet was served
" ne proprietor, Mr.. Windsor for Mr..
Murphy to his guests. George b. Hyn-
son acted as Toast Master, and after
he M speechmaking had progressed for
s;roe the fact that January 10th, 1915,
gonld be the One Hundredth Anniver-
49, of the establishing of Temple
Indoe was referred to by George H.
Ea1 and others, and suggested its
observation in a fitting manner. DR..
= LAYTON Grier endorsed the idea, but
stotei that as there is a mortgage of
ID 7S5 on the property, it would be
almost a sin not to have as part of the
Economies the burning of that mOrtage,
snd proceeded to outline plan by which
tbis could be accomplished. The men,
bersbip of Temple Lodge has about
thirty from Harrington and vicinity, and
90 tbev are hoping to establish lodge
there. it was thought that would affect
their interest in the project, but after
setting forth their attitude and asking
for return of the favor, the members
present from that point supported the
proDosal. $500 was pledged before the
banouet closed, and there will be no
question of the raising of the balance
before the appointed time. The benefit
Of Masonry to his particular community
wiInever be generally known to the pub
lie. but the masonic fraternity is only
second to the schools and the churches
in its general advancement of all con-
ditions Of affairs touching the people at
large.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
CAULK CLUB SOCIAL COLUMN.

Miss Mamie Hearne has become a
member of the Caulk Club, and Of the
basket ball team.
DR.. G. Layton Grier and W, c. Smith
made a business trip to New York and
Boston this week.
Miss Helen Kirke spent Thanksgiving
at her home in Wilmington, returning
to Milford on Sunday evening.
Miss Emma Davis entertained the
Misses Beulah Jones and Helena New
man, of Harrington, a few days last
week.
A number of young ladies Of The l..
D. Caulk Co., were charmlngly enter
tanned at a Victrola Party at the nome
of DR.. and Mrs. W. L. Grier on Monday
evening last.
The Girls Basket Ball Team is gradu-
allv gaining in efficiency, after some
strenuous practice with the Milford High
School girls. After a permanent organi-
zation of first and second teams, and a
few weeks steady practice, this team
expects to play some interesting games
this season.
Alta meeting of the Caulk Club on
Saturday last, committee was ap-
nointed to look into the matter OF rent
no club rooms. These will be comfort
abiv furnished, and open to the CluD
members at all times Social attairs
will also be held frequently, and the
members are looking forward with pleas
nre 10 the Caulk Club festivities Of the
coming winter.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04

St Johns R. c. Sunday December
etb. Mass and sermon at 9 a. m. Bene-
dction after Mass. Sunday School 8
p. m.
BAPTIST Church-Sunday 9 80 a. M,
Bible School. Preaching at 10. As a. m,
bv Rev. w. F. Stewart of Camden.
Christian Endeavor at z p. m, led by
Miss Mary Wiley. All are cordially in
vted to these services.
Presbvtertain Church Divine wor-
ship and preaching at 1870 O'Clock;
Subject of sermon, king DAVID and
Prince Adonijah. " Sunday School at 2
o'clock lesson, ''The Resurrection.
Christian Endeavor at z O'Clock topic,
The Life Verse.
Christ Church Sundays: Morning
Prayer, 10 a. m. Litany. Holy Commun-
ion and sermon 10. 45 a. m. Sunday School
2.3O D. m. Evening Prayer p. m.
Fridays and other fast days Litany 4
p. m. Holy Days, Holy Communion
lO.30 a. m. All are cordially invited.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 1870 a. m. preach
ing bv DR.. r. K. Stephenson the District
Superintendent. Sunday School at 2
p. m. This is our regular monthly Mis-
sionary Day. EpwOrlh League at 6.45
followed by sermon by the pastor at
Z30. Glass meeting on Monday at 7.3O.
Prayer and Praise meeting Thursday at
the same hour. The third Quarterly
Conference will be held this Friday
evening at 7.3O. All the official members
are urged to be present.
First NJ. P. Church Experience meet
ing 9 a. m. Preaching 10. 80 a. m, sub
ject, Victory of Faith. " Sunday School
Up. m. If you have not brought book
for the Sunday School bring it Sunday.
Christian Endeavor $50 p. m, leader
Mrs. Ella Magg. Preaching 7.3O p. M,
subject, "The heart travels" j" Midweek
services Ladies Aid Monday 7.SO p. m.
Cottage Prayer meeting Tuesday at
Mrs. Harry Marvel's in West Milford.
Prayer and Praise services Thursday at
L30. Glass meeting Friday at sop. m;
Sunday night services will be followed
by evangeiistic services, The Lord saved
two Sunday evening. Come to all the
above services. You are welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
MILFORD THESPIANS in
PLAY BACK TO NATURE

The play Back to Nature. " given by
local talent and coached by Prof. de
Silva Of Philadelphia, was a great sue
cess in every way. Each PLAYER took his
or her part so well one could have de-
cided they were professionals The fol-
lowing program will tell you who had
the different parts:
Pan "a discontented elf) ........ Maybe G reed
Spirit Of the Brook In love with PAM . kathryn
Spirit Of the Fir Tree. Emma Davis
Father Experience....... ..... Major W. +. Lank
Contented Elves.
Nioet. Margritta January
BaHodh ...................; Esther Walls
ramsey ...--.-......-... 500. fensie Nibbert
Observation-Disclosures. Elizabeth Watson
People Of the World
Jack Brandon. a theatrical manager... William
Hugh Scott. an artist Who believed in fares. T.
Carlisle Collins.
Bridget, Brandons servant. longing for Ireland.
Elizabeth G. Stidham.
Violet Grey, a singer. ... Ruth Dorsey Windsor
Miss Pugh, singer ..-......... .... Esther Kline
Miss McClimick, reader. Kathryn p. Truitt
1hleI deputy
Mabel Davidson. Elizabeth vinyard.
Ella Gaffney. Nan Deputy
The managers of the hospital wish to
Luahk every ACTOR or actress Tor having
so willingly taken their parts also the
Chronicle for giving all the printing
Mr. Banning for the use of the piano
all who loaned flowers to decorate the
hall or any thing loaned, Captain Can
non and members Of Company B for
their generosity and courteous treat
ment. The hospital is at present in DR..
William Marshall house on North Front
Street The Hammond House, where
they will treat any emergency cases or
where our doctors may take patients
for operations free of charge bv employ
ing a nurse. The managers of the hos
pital thank Mr.. Lank for some hospital
supplies a1d Dr. Poetschke for five dol
lars. DR.. Poetschke was appointed bac-
terioligist and micoroscopist for the hos
pital.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN.

Thomas w. Prettyman, who has been
a clerk in the grocery store of Daniel
G. Collins in Milford, for ten years or
more, has this week been engaged in a
new lob for him. He has not left his
employer, but sooner than assist in
cleaning the fly specks off Of the
naint Of the store front, he has been
utilizing each spare minute in painting
and now the front has a fresh coat OF
paint, to be followed by another one
iater on which will make the store ap-
pear better and cleaner than ever Other
stores could follow the example set by
this reliabli clerk, and the property
owners need not be consulted as to
they like the plan or not
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
The BAPTIST ROLL CALL.

The annual roll call of the First Bap-
tist Church took place on Tuesday, De-
cember 1st. A bounteOus dianer was
served by the ladies to the church mem
bers and congregation. At2p. m, Rev.
H. L. Bunstein made a very impressive
address on 1.-The Supremacy of Jesus. "
The roll call followed. There were a
number of impressive responses and let
ters sent by those who could not attend.
At 1902. m, Rev. Thomas P. Holloway
preached an eloquent sermon to a large.
interesting, audience. Mr.. Holloway is
pastor of the Second Baptist Church of
Wilmington. Rev. w. F. Stewart, the
State missionery, was present and took
part. This is the third roll call during
MIR. Davis pastorate.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.

John w. Hallett, Sr., was stricken
with paralysis at five O'Clock a. m, on
Thursday, December Bird, at his home IN
south Milford. He had a stroke last
summer while at Ocean City, Md, which
affected his side. The same side IS at-
fected this time, and he was unable to
sneak or turn himself when the forms
went to press for this paper. His several
sons are prominent physicians and DEN
fists in various parts Of the eastern
states. and his oldest daughter is en-
gaged in educational work in Massachus-
Sets. He is in his seventy-second year.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.

On last Sunday morning another patti
ent was entered at the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital, for an operation on the
eve for the removing of a cataract. This
is the second patient within a few weeks
who has received treatment there, the
first one being of a similar character.
when a cataract was removed from the
eve of an aged man. This little hospital,
which so many citizens of Milford have
been struggling for, is now becoming a
reality. Seven beds are now installed
there, with all the conveniences for
cases.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-04
The STORK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles White had a
fine eleven pound boy arrive last Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Burn had a tine
son born to them on Tuesday morning
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Dickerson are
the happy parents of fine baby girl
horn to them on Thursday, November
2sth. Mr.. and Mrs. Dickerson reside
at Dover.