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Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
CAULK CLUB SOCIAL COLUMN.

William C. Smith is spending a few
days in New York City.
Miss Edith Deputy has joined the
club as an Active Member.
Miss Mary Hinsley, of Dover. spent
a few days of last week with her cousin,
Miss Elizabeth Hammond
Misses Ann Reed and Harriet Brad
ford, of Wilmington. were the guests
of Emma Davis and Eva Deputy over
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Dorothy V. Paige has returned
to Beechwood School, JenkintOwn, Pa.
after spending two weeks vacation with
the Misses Elizabeth and Blanche Foulk.
and other friends in town.
Miss Caroline Hammond, Miss Matilda
Anderson, Mrs. Thadeus Windsor,
Messrs Harry Pierce and Harold ,al-
mons were elected Associate Members
Of The Caulk Club at the regular monthly
business meeting Monday evening.
At the regular monthly meeting of
The Caulk Club. held on Monday even
ing, April IL, it was resolved that
through the columns of the Milford
Chronicle, we extend our appreciation
and gratitude to those persons who rem
dered assistance in the presentation of
Men and Maids of U. s. A., and who
were not members of The Caulk Club.
" e especially wish to thank Miss Myrtle
Evans, Miss Lillian Wright, Charles
Varney, Earle Atkins. Miss Carris Mas
ten, the Red Men, and the school chill
dren, all of whom deserve much credit
for their excellent work and assistance
in making the play a success. We re-
gret the inabihly of Miss Maisie Reed.
Mrs. j. B. Warner and Carlisle Collins
to fulfil their roles on the evening of the
performance, because of illness, and
also desire to extend to them our appre
citation of their good intentions.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
HEAVY Wind, rain AND
HAIL STORM ON SUNDAY

The most severe wind and rain storm
of the season struck Milford about five
O'Clock last Sunday afternoon, and be-
fore it had abated a number of trees and
small outbuildings were badly damaged.
Hail proceeded the rain, which fell in
torrents for few minutes. A number of
sign boards and fences were blown over
by the wind. Thomas Simpson had the
top blown off of his automobile while it
was standing beside his home. The
main part Of the storm. however. seemed
to centre north of Milford. At Fred
erica some damage was done, while at
Barratt's Chapel several of the orni-
mental trees in the cemetery were
twisted off. Howard Hudson's farm
was again visited. as it was last year by
the hurricane, and his straw stacks were
blown away. The large cedar tree which
has stood for generations at the entrance
of his lane was twisted off as if it had
been a tooth pick. In that section be-
tween Magnolia, Rising Sun and Wood
side, possibly the greatest damage was
done. Here hundreds of apple trees
were twisted off causing hundreds of
dollars worth of damage to their own
ers. A number of small buildings were
also blown over in that district. The
big majority of the automobile owners
in Milford were caught away from home
by the sudden storm, and many of them
were drenched by the heavy rain.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
THE PRELIMINARIES

On Thursday afternoon, April the
FIRST, We had classes during the first
period only; the rest of the afternoon
was devoted to the rhetorical prelimIi-
naries, with the exception Of about
twenty minutes, which was given O
book inspection
IN the preliminaries there were four
representatives from each class of the
High School. From these, two were
chosen from each class to speak in the
final contest, which is held toward the
end Of each year 10 decide which class
will have the silver loving cup for the
next year
The names of the contestants in the
preliminaries were published in the
Chronicle of April the second, and of
these the following were chosen:
Seniors-Naurice Varney and Myrtle
Harris.
Juniors-Mildred Deputy and Bessie
Vbbert.
Sophomores-IreEe Miller and Kath-
crime Davis.
Freshmen Charles Abbott and Emma
Postles
The exact date for the final contest
mas not yet been decided upon, but it
VIII be held very soon after the Easter
vacation. All of the pupils, as well as
great many other people, are anxiously
awaiting it, as it is probably the best
Chance we have to show our class spirit.
Grier r. Baynum, is.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
ROSES OF APPRECIATION.

The following letter come in our mail
this week from a gentleman who has
been a reader of the Chronicle for many
years. tbs only one of many such. = Ed.
Philadelphia, April 10th. 1915.
Dear Chronicle: Having been born
iu Milford 81 years ago and over, and
left it when but seven wears old as a
little boy, and compelled to shift for
myself as best l could from the time l
had to care for myself. l have always
been proud of my native town; and
especially proud that my native town
can have the benefit of such an inter-
esting newspaper as the Milford
Chronicle. | have been taking it for
several years, ard herewith | enclose
the money for another years renewal,
and ask that you continue to send it on,
even if | should overlook the date of
expiration. l have been sending the
Chronicle after reading it, to my uncle
at Milwaukee, Wis, the Rev. c P.
Masden. who was raised near Milford.
am still able to be in the line of duty;
because the good Lord has kept me
young in feeling and phi. sically able to
work
Yours very truly,
Isaac d. Hamilton,
1917 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Oscar B. Lank, of Wilmington, spent
last week with his friend, Bennie F
johnson.
DR.. George w. Marshall has beer
confined to his bed for week past,
with stomach troubles.
Miss Lidde Truitt Truitt has been
confined to her home on Causey Avenue
with lagrippe this week.
Mrs. Laura Billings and Mrs. Mary
Caulk of Camden, have been visiting
friends in Milford, this week.
Miss Helen Marvel has returned to
her school at Seaford, after spending
the Easter vacation in Milford.
Mrs. J. Stanley Short is in Pough-
keepsie, New York, as the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. John G. Munson.
Cow Evans, of Cambridge. Md, pass
ed the early part of this week in Mil
ford, visiting his father and friends.
Perry Boone and ]. S. Reynolds, who
have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. w. G..
SammOns, have returned to their homes.
Mrs. Caleb Burchenal and son, Hol-
land, of Wilmington, are the guests of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Holland.
Father Dougherty, of Easton, Md.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Minner, of
Dover, spent last Thursday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Kramlich.
Leonard j. Ross, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. H. Ross of Milford, has been re-
elected Chairman of the Executive
Committee of the Order of Telegraph
ers on the New York and New Haven
Railroad, and will attend the National
Convention to be held in st. Louis in
May. He resides in Connecticut.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
A BIRTHDAY.

DR.. and Mrs ]. Franklin Meade Of
2228 North Broad Street, Philadelphia
entertained at an "At Home" on Tues
day, April 9th, in honor of Mrs. James
H. Radcliffe, whose eighty-third birth
day it was. Many friends called to ex-
tend their good wishes and among those
who came from out of town were Will
bert H. Radcliffe and wife, of Green
wood, Del; Mrs. E. Clarence Speare, of
New York City MIR. and Mrs George
C. Stevens, of Brookline, Mass Mrs.
Walker Radcliffe, of Wilmington, Del. ;
Mrs. William Hazard, of Norwood, Pa.
Frank Owens Radcliffe. of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Radcliffe, who has been suffering
from fall received last January, is re-
covering, and able to be out again.
Mrs. Radcliffe wishes to thank her many
friends in this State who extended to
her their greetings and best wishes on
her Natal Day, April 9th, 1915.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
PLAY WELL RECEIVED.

Men and Maids of U. S. A, was
enthusiastically received by the public,
and considered one of the finest home
talent shows ever given in Milford. Miss
May BOokwalter received many express
sions Of applause for her excellent traiL-
ing of the caste.
The play began with an Indian scene,
the attractive features of which were
solos by Misses Carrie Masten and Olive
Hillman, and a war dance by all the In
dians. About twenty girls in che Puritan
Scene delighted the audience with their
chOruses. Miss Blanche Foulk. James
Pettyjohn and Earle Atkins received
much applause for their splendid inter-
probation of Priscilla, John Alden"
and Miles Standish." Miss Esther
Walls and William Clark, entertaint d
with duet delightfully."- rendered. The
Colonial Scene was especially attractive
in costume and action. The solo work
of Miss Lillian Wright and Charles
Varney, together with the Yankee Boys,
were considered among the successes OF
the evening. In Act ~ the Virginia
Reel. danced by graceful ladies in hoop
skirts and men with high silk hats, rep
resented the ABE Lincoln" period.
MISS myElle ENdHS ana w lllldn Olark,
in "A Good Girl and Bad Boy, " and the
dsrkey quartette, H. William Viereck,
Norman Shaw, Charles Varney and Earle
Atkins, were entertainment supreme.
The Little Old Fashioned Girls in this
scene, made a decided hit. Following
this, about twenty children, with Charles
Esham as school master, occasioned with
laughter by their School Days" scene,
in which was pulled off, number of
Jokes and local hits. Miss Myrtle Evans
again appeared in the Up-to- Date Scene,
in a catchy little song Follow Me,
assisted by a number of young men as
followers. Miss Esther Walls and Will
liam Clark, in their presentation of "A
Perfect Day." thrilled the audience and
won peals of applause. The GLOW
Worm" in which Roma Smith, covered
with electric bulbs, represented the
glow worm, and Miss Esther Walls acted
as soloist, with about fifteen couples in
the dance, was well received. Its a
Long Way to Tipperary, sung by the
.ntire caste, comprised the Grand Finale.
The amount cleared from the proceeds
# the play, $52. 80, was exceptionally
good, considering the enormous expense.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
EDUCATIONAL CAMP PAIGN
THROUGHOUT DELAWARE

Beginning Sunday. April 25. the Anti
Saloon League will inaugurate a great
educational campaign covering the en-
tire State of Delaware in the interest of
State and national prohibition.
Hon. John G.. Woolley, at one time
candidate for president on the Prohibi-
tion ticket, and master of the English
language, will speak at the following
times and places Sunday, April %. 3
p. m, M. E. Church, Smyrna Wednes-
day. April 2S, 8 D. m, NJ. E. Church.
Delaware City Thursday, April 29. s
p. m, M. E. Church. Harrington Fri
day, April 80. 8 p. m, NJ. E. Church.
Church. Selbyville; Sunday, May 2, s
p. m. NJ. E. Church, Millsboro Monday.
May 8, p. M, M. E. Church, Seaford.
Rev. Louis Albert Banks. known
throughout the nation as one of the lead
ing divines of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, an author of wide reputation
and an evangelist of power. will speak
at the following times and places: Sun
day, April %, 3 80 p. m, West Presby-
terian Church, Wilmington Sunday,
April 25. s p. m, Scott M. E. Church,
Wilmington Monday, April 26, s p. m.,
M. E. Church, Middletown; Tuesday.
April q, p. M. Opera House, New
Castle; Wednesday, April %, p. M,
Opera House, Dover; Thursday, April %,
8 p. m. M. E. Church. Clayton; Friday,
April 30, s p. m. M. P. Church, Milford;
Sunday, May 2, 2.SO p. m, M. E. Church,
Georgetown (evening appointment to,
be announced later; Monday, May g.
8 p. M, Nj. E. Church. FELTON, Thurs
day. May 6, 8 p. m, M. E. Church,
Delmar.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
new CENTURY CLUB.

Mrs. VIM. R. Aldred. the second vice.
president Of the Milford New Century
Club. presided at the regular business
meeting on Monday afternoon,
The proposed change in one of the
bylaws was brought before the club
and voted upon but was lost.
The unchanged bylaw reads THE
Milford New Century Club shall open
on the second Monday in October, and
the annual dues shall be one dollar"
The following chairmen were elected
by the Club: House Mrs. Elizabeth
Lohand Nutter; Property Anna
Ratcliff Hospitality Mrs. Charles D.
Abbott Library Miss Burdella Davis.
The chairman of Entertainment and a
Reporter will be elected at next meeting.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the Hospitality Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
MILFORD FIREMEN NOW
OCCUPY new QUARTERS

! The Volunteer Firemen of Milford on
| Tuesday evening moved the hook and
ladder truck and the two hose carriages
| from the old quarters on Water Street.
North Milford, into the newly fitted up
fire station in the new municipal building.
The lockers had been installed several
days ago. The meeting room on the
second floor was used for their meeting
on Tuesday night, and the chairs and
desk will be arranged there for their
future convenience. Charles z. Varney
was elected by unanimous vote as Presi
dent to sucdeed Colonel Townsend, and
William Roach, was unanimously chosen
as Fire Chief and executive officer. So
far all is well but the real work of
maintaining fire apparatus for the fire
men to use, is up to the Light and Water
Commission. and we offer again a sug-
gestiOn, which should bring the depart
ment up to a more efficient basis viz
there must be some one to care for the
municipal building, to keep it clean, to
keep the fires during the cold season, to
clean up after each fire, and generally
look after the building, and that means
that some one must be paid to do that
work. We suggest that man be given
quarters on the third floor and be paid
hlOuSrdIS sdidry " uO ali luiS WOEh-
This can be done for an annual expense
not to exceed five hundred dollars each
year to the Light and Water Commits
sion, and the Town Council furnishes
the building, fuel, the conviences neces-
sary. The man can be had who is now
already a member of the fire company,
or some other who would give his atten-
tion to the work of joking after the
fire apparatus after each fire. Now we
have got started, see if the work can
be kept moving. It's up to the Light
and Water Commission to either do
something or quit their jobs. That is
the feeling of majority of the people
of Milford
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
CHURCH NEWS.

St. Johns Church Sunday. April Is
Mass at 8 and 10. 30 a. m. Sunday Schoo
at p. m Rosary, Sermon and Bene
diction at Z 30 D. m. Ceebrant, The
Rev. Father Mclaughlin.
Presby terian Church-Divine worship
and preaching at 10. 80 O. clock. Sermon,
What Is 1t TO Receive Christ? ?' Sun
day School at o'clock. Lesson. THE
Shepherd Psalm" Evening meeting at
z o'clock Topic. lone Day in Seven
for the Highest Things"
Christ Church Sundays Morning
Prayer, 10 a. m. Litany. Holy Commun-
ion and sermon 10. As a. m. Sunday School
80 p. m. Evening Prayer p. m.
Fridays and other fast days Litany 4
.. m. Holy Days. Holy Communion
1880 a. m. All are cordially invited.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 10. 80; preaching by
the pastor. Sunday School at 2 p m.
Epworth League at 6.45, followed by
sermon at 7.30. Class Meeting Monday
evening at Z. 80 O'Clock. The meetings
held here at this time are exceedingly
interesting. You are invited to come
and see. Prayer Meeting Thursday even
ing at 7.30 o'clock. Junior League Fri
daV afternoon at o'clock.
Methodist Protestant Church Sun
day. 9 a. m. Clsss Meeting. Preaching
10 80. Subject, Onward. Sunday
School 2 p. m. Christian Endeavor 6 80
p. m. Preaching 7.30. Echoes from the
Conference which closed in Washington,
D. c., Tuesday night. Young Converts
Meeting Tuesday T. 80 p. m. Prayer and
Praise service Thursday Z. 80 p. m. Glass
Meeting Friday 730 p. m. The little
girl, Edith Speakman. will sing on Sun
day. Come, you are welcome.
First Baptist Church-Sunday, 80 a.
M, Bible School. 10.45 a. m, divine
worship. Preaching subject. David,
The Giant Killer" On account of the
storm the Missionary program will be
at 7.30. This is varied and in
teres ting. The young folks will render
a very pleasing service under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Theodore Hall. Prayer
Meeting Thursday night at the church.
Y ou are cordially invited to all services
The Cradle Roll service last Sunday
was well attended. A number
of little ones were present with their
parents. Unique service was conducted
by Mrs. Charles Zackeriski, the super
of that department. Addresses (
were made by Pastor Davis, DeacOns I
Woodall and Howe and Messrs. Hall /
and Harris. This conservation service /
was unique in the Baptist Church.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
PUBLIC SALES.

The administrator of Henry Clay Jones
of Slaughter Neck, will sell the real es-
tate at public sale in front of the Hotel
Jester, in the town of Milton, Del, on
Saturday afternoon, April oath. The
estate consists of six tracts. and one of
them is the home farm in SlaughterNeck,
which is a very desirable location for a
home, being on the main road to and
from Slaughter Beach. to Milton and
other points. For further particulars,
see the posters and the advertisement
in this paper.
The heirs of the late Benjamin John
son will sell the real estate at public
sale at the Mansion House on the land
located upon the road leading from
Milford to Staytonsville, commencing
at one o'clock on Thursday, April 29th.
For further information, see the adver-
tisement in this paper, and the posters;
also plot of the land can be seen by
calling upon j. Frank johnson at the
homestead. The personal property
will be sold by the administrator at the
same day, commencing at 10 a. m.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
COIINTY AGENT PELTON
VISITS MILFORD GRANGE

Tonic for April II tomatoes. small
frnits. peaches, by Prof. c. A. McCue
of delaware College. Current Events,
Mrs. Edgar Varney. :,
Comfy agent, W. c. Pelton, was chuck
f1lI If interest. Itwould seem that no
a-a lui' could fail to enthuse on agriculture
=. tbe Pnblic Schools" when Mr.. PeltOn
Us If so plainly. He has certainly
iP;sited MANY schools of varied condi-
80 and locations. He said most of
AZ teachers do as well as they can with
their training and working tools, for as
ynle the equipment of the country
school is decidedly antiquated. Another
draw. back is that the teachers have no
feeling for country life and country
things They simply consider this as a
stepping stone to something hlgher.
MANY do not have any connection, don t
know the people, crops or conditions ana
do not care to as long as they can draw
their salary. There Is also an lndlher-
ence on the part of the people them
selves to the schools. They do not feel
At home in the institution that they own.
The Parent Teachers meetings ought to
he a strong force in changing this and
helping in the agricultural projects.
Mr.. Pelton suggests the use of good
AGRICULTURAL papers and magazines in
country schools as reading and spelling
hooks. Also, do not take up 'Agricul-
tnre'' in the country school but a sub
iect such as "Noxious Weeds. "
Study the see0s, study the weed plants,
Let the children learn to pick out weed
seeds from other seeds thus giving them
general knowledge which may hep the
6arent also and so bring parents to
realization of the real good of this school
work. Taking cOwpeas as an example,
Mr.. Pelton said that there were so many
kinds under the one name /; some good,
some very Indifferent, and the child can
easily learn to recognize the different
varieties.
A Millsboro teacher made clippings
from papers the subject of his agricul
tural hour and children became so in
terested they now have very interest
ing things growing in the scnool.
Local teachers institutes could easily
start this work and keep the teachers
in touch wi h it. Let each school select !
it's own item in Agriculture as best
suits that locality. Cut out some of the
side lines and give an hour to this one
study which may bring in itself spelling,
reading, geography and farming.
Parent-Teacher Associations deside |
now what yCu can do in your schools |
next year and support each other.
The Corn Clubs are one way of putting |
agriculture in school for first year.
Mr. Pelton had an exhibit of weed
seeds, very easy practical corntester
and charts to assist in his talk.
We shall enjoy hearing him again
when our farmers are not SO busy and
more can attend.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

William Masten, aged about 50
years, took his life early Wednesday
morning at his home near Masten's
Corner, northwest of Harrington, " hen
he hanged himself with halter. Mr..
Masten had complained of feeling badly
the night before, but apparently when
he awoke Wednesday morning was in
the best of spirits. He arose earlier
than his wife and went to the barn,
supposedly to do the farm work. Mrs.
Masten, knowing that her husband had
not been feeling the best. went to the
stable few minutes after her husband
and was Mortified to find him hanging.
He had committed the act with halter.
He was at once cut down. but life
was extinct The coroner was imme-
diately notified. The dead man is sur
vived by his wife and three grown
children.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
PROHIBITION MEETING IN MlLFORD.

A mass meeting in the interest OF
state wide prohibition will be held in
tne Methodist Protestant Church, al
Milford, on Friday, April 3Oth, at s
P m. The speaker will be the Rev.
Louis Albert Banks, ID. d.
Inc present advance in temperance
continent throughout the United
states and, indeed, the whole world has
nred the temperance forces of Della
ware ware to a white heat of enthusiasm.
IN. me coming of this speaker of national
reputation marks an epoch in the tenn
Petsnee fighting of the state. The
anu saloon League is fortunate in be-
.lg able to secure this rare treat for
me people of Delaware.
i me meeting is public and everybody
charged.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-16
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Arbutus, the early, sweet smelling
woods flower, is in bloom.
Cleanup the home, the yard, the
street and yourself; a dirty person gen
orally has dirty home condition.
Don't make a date for Tuesday
night, April 9th, unless it is for the
Alumni Musicale at the High School
Building.
The State Chemists report of analy-
ses of fertilizers, which shows their
commercial value to the farmers, is
published.
Something to hear, something to eat,
and something to remember-at the
High School Building Tuesday night,
April 9th.
Fine shad and founders are plenty
and cheap in Milford markets. Shad
sell for so to so cents for roe fish of
fair to good size.
A great musical treat, and ice cream
and cake afterwards all for rs cents
at the High School Building, Tuesday
evening, April 9th.
Two big treats for a quarter
You nor anybody "orter"
Ask for more when the cause is right
High School, 9th, Tuesday night!
Eighty-fve years is long life time
for the most of the human race, but
Milford has a score of citizens who are
older; some nearing the one hundred
mark.
On another page of this paper you
will find an advertisement of the order
of Owls" We would advise you to
look it over carefully; it may be of ad-
vantage to you.
The Ladies' Aid of New Market
Church will hold Name Social" at
the home of Mrs. David Lohand, Tues
d ~ evenii G, April Goth. If that MI hit
is stormy IL will be Wednesday.
The Alumni Association needs money.
You can assist worthy cause by Civ
ing 25 cents April 9th, and enjoying
an entertainment rendered by the best
local talent. Eats" thrown in.
The local W. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. L. B. Graves next Tuesday even
ing at 7S0. Text word Happy" A
full attendance is requested as plans |
for County Convention must be made.
New concrete pavements have been
laid in several parts of Milford this |
spring; Town Council should make |
everybody put down a concrete pave
nent, but first the curb and cutters
must be laid by the town.
The Parent Teacher Association. of
Shawnee. will hald Box and Shadow
social at the home of Mrs. Ross Osmond,
On Friday evening. April 23rd. Ice
,reGm and cake will be on sale. Pro.
leeds for the benefit of the school.
Christ Church Guild will re open its
'Delacatesin Shop" in Watson's Block,
IN Saturday. April 18th. and sell the
Usual attractive wares. viz homemade
,read, cake. CANDY, pies. etc The pro-
leeds are for the benefit of the church.
We have sent out a large number of
for subscription amounts
end the checks or money orders prompt
Y to settle the same. and see the smile
pread over the countenance of our
'ook keeper: its worth seeing. Take it
rom US that its a fact.