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Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
CHURCH News.

Christ Church Sundays: Morning
Prayer, 10 a. m. Litany. Holy Commun-
ion and sermon 10. 45 a. m. Sunday School
2 30 p. m. Evening Prayer 6 p. m.
Fridays and other fast days Litany
D. m. Holy Days, Holy Communion
1890 a. m. All are cordially invited.
Central NJ. P. Church, Shawnee-Sun-
day School at 2 p. m. Preaching at
p. m. Election of Trustee after preach
ing. Christian Endeavor at 7.30 D. m.
After prayer and song service the new
constitution and bylaws will be read
and adopted. A large attendance is de-
sired.
Presbyterian Church Worship and
preaching at 1920 o'clock Subject of
sermon. ''The Hope of Glory" Sunday
School at 2 o'clock. Lesson, "Saul An
nointed King" Meeting of the Society
of Christian Endeavor at z o'clock.
Topic, How to Make This a Happier
World"
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 10.30 a. m, preach
ing by the pastor. Sunday School at
9 D. m This will be our last monthly
missionary offering for the Conference
year. Please keep it in mind. League
service at 6.45 followed by sermon at
7.30 p. m. Glass meeting Monday at
T. 30. There is special interest in these
You are invited to attend.
Prayer meeting on Thursday at 730.
Junior League on Friday at O. clock.
First Baptist Church-9 80 a. M, Bible
School. A special missionery service !
under the direction of Theodore Hall. |
TO- 45 divine worship: Preaching sub
ject, 1.-The Christian Conquest. " 3p. M,
the pastor will preach at the Williams
vile Chapel. Up. m, Christian Endeavor
service led by Charles
Lynch. Cottage meetings have been
each night at the home of Edward Pass
waters. Preparations are being made for
/ unique service on Easter Sunday morn
ng at which time the mothers and their
nfant children will be consecrated to
he Lord in a special service.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
new CENTURY CLUB.

Last Monday was Social Service Day
at the New Century Club, with Mrs. G.
w. Marshall as chairman.
In the absence OF the president, Mrs.
A. d. Marshall, the vice president, Mrs.
E. H. J. Andrews, opened the meeting.
Each member was requested to think Of
some plan during the week by means of
which the club might be improved, and
present the same next week at the
business meeting.
A change in Article 5. of the bylaws
was proposed and duly read before the
club, to be acted upon next week. When
changed Section l of Article 5 will read
THE president shall preside at all
meetings of the club and the executive
committee, and generally direct, super
wise and have charge of the affairs of
the club. She shall appoint three mem
bers of the club for each month. from
October to May, to act as chairman for
the month they are appointed and to
have charge of the program for the club
DAYS during their month. Section of
Article will read THE chairman of
the following standing committees shall
be elected by the club at its regular
business meeting in April House Pro-
AAOcBANdAAbrs OOOh DuOh5s AkG-
porter and Entertainment.
Music was furnished by some of the
pupils of the primary grade under the
direction of Miss January, Piano solo,
Miss Mable Smith vocal solo, Miss
Nellie Comerford, of Wilmington piano
solo, Miss Mary Smith. The subject of
the afternoon was "The School and its
Relation to the Community" G. B
Al
the subject, in which his object was to
arouse more interest in the public
schools. This interest should be mani
tested by every citizen. as the standard
of the school denotes the progress of
the town. Mrs. Mollie Brown gave
short take on college Education for
Girls" Miss Vibbert, president of the
Alumni Association of the Milford High
School, spoke briefly in the interest of !
the scholarship fund offered by that by
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
CONDENSED news news ITEMS
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Evergreen Vantassel Spookendyke
with her eight children will be feature
at the Spinsters Return.
Come out and enjoy a good laugh,
''Spinsters Return from Oklahoma. I"
Grange Hall Tuesday evening, March
9th.
Don't fail to see Prof. Dankenspiel's S
wonderful hypnotic power, at the Spin
sters Return on Tuesday evening at the
Grange Hall.
The Presbyterian Orchestra will fur
nish the music at the Return of the Old
Maids. Many new and novel specialties
will be introduced.
John B. Smith, Cashier of the First
National Bank of Milford has been
elected President of the Bankers As
sociation of Delaware.
The Shawnee Parent Teacher meet
ing will be held at the home of William
Herd, on Thursday evening, March 11th.
A full attendance of members is desir-
ed.
The Faithful Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters will meet with Mrs. Frank L. Grier
on Thursday afternoon, March 1lth, at
3 80 o'clock. All members please be
present.
BY reason of the boiler having the
tubes renewed, the plant of the Milford
Chronicle Publishing Company was shut
down on Saturday and Monday last so
far as the machinery was concerned.
The w. C. T. u, will hold their Annual
Willard Extension meeting next We'd |
nesday evening March 10th, in the (
Chapel at 7.30 o'clock. An interesting |
and helpful program has been arranged |
to which the public are cordially invited.
The service last Sunday morning at
which Pastor Davis of the Baptist
Church addressed the local tribe of Red
Men was largely attended. Pastor Davis
rendered a solo. The solo by Miss At
kins was beautifully rendered The
braves" enjoyed it and left a we'll
filled "wampum" bag for Mr.. Davis.
Plans for the next session of the sum
mer School at Delaware College, which
will be held from June 28th. to August
9Th, are being rapidly completed. By
agreement of the State Board of Ex-
aminers credit will be given on certain
conditions on teachers certificates for
courses passed at the Simmer School.
A Shadow Social will be held at Union
School House, on Thursday evening,
March 11t;i, at which ice cream, cake
and other refreshments will be disposed
IF for the benefit of the Church Fund
The public is cordially invited to take
part. If that date should be very stormy
he social will be held the following night.
A man found ten-dollar bill. He
,aid his rent with it, his landlord paid |
lis grocery clerk, the clerk paid his
,oard, and the landlord paid debt she !
wed the man who found the bill. He
ook the bill to the bank and deposited
t, and the banker threw it out as a J
Who was the loser in the
eals, or was anybody? i
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
HARRINGTON CENTURYCLUB.

The Harrington Century Club met at
the home Of the president, Mrs. }. w.
Sneldrake tuesday at p. m. Miss Laura
Fleming being chairman they entertain
| ed together. The Pennington club was
invited and after the opening exercises
and prayer by Mrs. Cordray of Farm
ington most lovely lunch was served
consisting of chicken salad. olives heat
biscuit, ice cream, cake, coffee. sailed
peanuts and mints. Mrs. REYNOLDS State
PRESIDENT gave a most interesting ae-
count Of the Biennial at Chicago after
which Mrs. John S. Harrington and
Mrs. Marvin Reese gave US an instr11-
mental duet; vocal duet by Mrs. Robert
Jones. and Mrs. Harry Bice entitled
mother Machree" ; recitation bv Mrs.
hlrk OF Harrington an original poem
was reclted by Mrs. Cordray of Farm
lngton entitled Delaware" Mrs. Mas
ten recited when de Con Pones' Hot"
Club joined in singing America and
= Blest be the tie that Binds. We bopo
the Pennington Club will Join the Fed
eration ana be one of US. Adjourned to
meetwith Mrs. Marvin Reese next Tues
day evening, subj sct Current Events.
DELAWARE.
Recited by Mrs. Cordray. of Pennington.
NY northern friends who wish to find
A country suited to your mind,
With climate mild and sunshine fair
Had better come to Delaware.
Her area is small, with counties three.
And yet she's big-or likes 20 be;
She's diamond small yet rich and rare.
This little State of Delaware.
Her creeks and bays abound with fish.
And her oysters make the finest dish:
We've always plenty and some TO spare
From Jones Creek in Delaware.
Her apples of finest hue
And her peaches are delicious too;
Berries so large they make you stare,
That grow down here in Delaware.
Her men are strong and with knowledge fraught.
They re Josephs and Daniels and can't be bought:
They'll serve their State with thought and care
And save the honor of Delaware.
Her maids are fair, you chance to meet
In country side or on the street;
Bouquets adorn their well dressed hair
Plucked from the bowers of Delaware.
And there my friends you can live at ease.
Can work or play just as you please:
But If you work and prudent are
You will soon grow rich in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
kent CONSTABLES And
Collectors ARE NAMED

The Kent County Levy Court Tuesday
elected the following constables First
district, w. H. Smith Second, W. H.
s. Davis Third, John NJ. Good Fourth.
William J. Bowen Fifth, Frank Van
SAINT Sixth, Harvey Moore Seventh,
j. Evans Cook ; Eight, David H. Rob
bins Ninth, Manlove I. Adams Tenth.
Harry Vineyard.
Collectors were elected as follows :
First district, H. D. Boyer Second,
Cove S. Short Third, Charles c. Cover
dale Fourth. Lee c HOffecker Fifth,
W. n. Dewitt Sixth, Alexander F..
Meredith Seventh, J. Evans Cook :
Eight. David H. Robbins Ninth, Man
love T. Adams Tenth, Harry Vinyard.
Supervisors, First district, John w.
Ford Second, Henry Fennimore Third,
Harry L. Hurlock Fourth, Nehemiah
G. Cohee Fifth, Charles &. Darling !;
Sixth. Robert J. Raughley Seventh.
Peter S. Brown Eight, Elijah +. Mel
vim : Ninth. J. Frank Graham Tenth,
Joseph C. Bennett.
Reports of county officers showed the
following receipts for the month hS-
corder OF DEEDS w. r. Peters. $3.50. IS
Register of Wills Joshua Smith, 500. II
Prothonotary Wilbur D. Wilds, Sl4S.Oo
Clerk of Orphans Court J. Thomas Lowe,
s47 81 Sheriff Thomas A. Kirby, $17. 80
Clerk of the Peace Samuel S. Sarde,
$40. 72.
Court adjourned to meet next Tuesday
as it is required by law that it shall
meet each week during the month of
March.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
The MILFORD ORCHESTRA
BANQUETS ITS FRIENDS

On Wednesday evening, February
oath. 1915, the men of the Milford
! Orchestra gave the ladies and a few of
! their friends banquet.
This banquet was given in the new
/ Grange Hall which had been very beau
tifully decorated for the occasion.
j. Harry Humes, president of the
orchestra, acted as POSTMASTER and after
his address of welcome related in a very
interesting manner the origin of the first
orchestra in Milford.
Miss Edna c. Barker, the pianist, re-
Piled to this in her usual pleasing style.
Each one present gave a response to
the toast that was suggested by their
place card.
Notably among these were: A song
by b ward Lank, responses by Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Burn, a speech by Shock
ley Daugherty on The Future of the
Orchestra
Mr.. Daugherty was full of enthusiasm
for the future OF the orchestra and gave
many helpful suggestions for their ad-
vancement.
Miss Mary Barker gave proof of an un-
expected accomplishment by whistling,
''The Glow Worm"
The Past of the Orchestra was given
by Miss Blanche Blocksom and the Pres
ent by Mrs. Harry Humes, who conclud-
ed by saying.
10 Russia we've always been neighbors,
IN England we've friends, quite a few:
10 France we would like to be mothers
10 Germany. too we'd be true.
While with all these lands in far Europe
We wish to be nestral alway,
10 Turkey and all her descendants
We swear allegiance forever and aye.
followed by impersonations from their
youngest Fritz Kreisler-James Humes.
The Mock Trial by our Justice of the
Peace James Cannon was amusing and
clever
Messrs. Walter Brunner. Delno Mag.
Lew Evans and Robert Prettyman added
much to the wit and humor of the even
ing.
Mr.. Prettyman has been attending the
recitals of ''rhe Philadelphia Orchestra
this winter.
The following mneu was served:
Oyster Cocktail
Roast Turkey Oyster Filling Cranberrv 1yvs ssuos
Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Drowned
Cake Coffee
/. The evening concluded with a recita-
lion by Miss Msysie c. Reed followed
'y violin, flute and piano trio.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
BUILDING and The OUTLOOK.

Since last fall several improvements
have been made to farms near Milford
in the shape of new barns, stables and
other outbuildings. At the home of
Mr.. Skewis, at the north side of Mil
ford, a large hip-rOofed barn and sta
bles have been added. At the home of
James Griffith, at the Tub Mills. a new
barn has also been built, and in pass
ing over the roads in most of the dis
tricts either general repairs are in pro-
gress, or have been made to the farm
buildings
The builders report that several far
mers are having plans made for either
rebuilding their present homes, or will
have n w residences erected on their
farms during the coming summer. In
the town of Milford the demand for mod
crate sized homes will cause a number
o them to be built ready for next years
occupancy.
A new CO lcrete garage at the rear of
the old Windsor Hotel. is in process of
bundlng by Charles Windsor, who will
use it in connection with his livery busl-
ness.
The old awning over the sidewalk at
shops has been demolished,
and Water street is improved just that
much in its appearance. If the balance
Of these designations of the business
part of the town could be removed, it
would be beneficial to the towns ap-
Dearance.
The large laboratories for the Caulk
Dental Company will be ready for oc-
,upying about the first of May, and that
part of Milford will be more attractive
'or the addition of this handsome build
ng with its surrounding grounds.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
SCHOOL NOTES.

The final entertainment of the High
School Lyceum Course was given Mon
day evening by the Fisher-Shipp Con-
cert Company. 1t was considered the best
entertainment in the Lyceum Course.
Mr.. Loar entertained the audience by
giving selections from new instrument
of his own invention, a mando-viOla.
Miss Fisher Shipp's character portrayals
added much to the charm of the enter
tainment. These portrayals represent
ed characters from Germany. Italy,
Ireland, America and also the American
Indian. This entertainment ends the
High School Lyceum Course. The edu-
cational value of these entertainments
should be especially noted by the people
Of Milford and they should make it pos
sible again to have a Lyceum Course,
which could be given with even more
success another year.
Irene Miller, III.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
REVIVAL SERVICES.

Pastor L. A. Bennett, of the First
Methodist Protestant Church has attend
ed upon the ninth week of the Revival
Services and the congregations growing
larger and larger with great interest
being manifested in the meetings. Last
Sunday night every available seat in the
church was occupied and many people
standing. The Lord is moving in great
power the converts now numbering over
100 with souls being saved every night.
Miss Edith Speakman of Wilmington,
was present last week and sang at each
service and will sing this week and next
Sunday. She is a sweet gospel singer
and every one who can should avail
themselves of the opportunity of hear
ing her. There was quite large class
joined the church last Sunday and many
more will join next Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
PUBLIC SALES.

The Creamery at Bridgeville will be
sold at Public Sale on Saturday, March
9th. For particulars see ad in Chronicle
and posters.
w. ]. Morgan will sell his personal
property at his home near Reynolds Mill
on Saturday, March 9Th. See ad in
another column.
Mrs. G. A. Bullock will sell at public
sale at her home near Big Pine, on road
from Pennington to Denton, Monday,
March 9Th, lot of live stock, etc. See
advertisement in another column of this
paper.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
PRESS DELEGATES NAMED.

Thomas F. Dunn, president of the
Del-Mar-Via Press Association, has ap-
pointed the following dsltg ties to the
international Press Congress which
meets at San Francisco, July 5 to 10 /:
Edgar L. Haynes, Wilmington Morning
News Fred G. Usilton, the Kent News,
Chestertown S. E. Shannahan, the
Star Democrat, Easton C. l. Vincent,
the Democratic Messenger, Snow Hill
Colonel Theodore Townsend, the Chroni-
Gle, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
BOX AND SHADOW SOCIAL.

A Box and Shadow Social will be held
at Millwood Hall on Thursday evening,
March 11th, for benefit of the annual
school picnic. There will be for sale
shop made ice cream, cake, candy, nuts,
&c. A very interesting program is be-
ing prepared. Ladies are requested to
bring boxes or cakes, and the men are
expected to bring well filled purses.
Everybody invited and will be made
welcome. If the above date should be
stormy the affair win be held the fol-
lowing evening.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
OBITUARY.
TUNNEL

Charles P. Tunnel, aged 72 years,
died at his home in Georgetown, on
Thursday evening, February 25th. 1915.
from hemorrhage of the stomach. For
fOrty-eight years he was freight agent
at Georgetown, but several months ago
he was retired. He was interested in
church affairs, being a trustee and
superintendent of the NJ. E. Sunday
School. He was the oldest member of
Franklin Lodge No. II, A. F. & A. NJ,
of Georgetown. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at Wesley nj.
E. Church and interment was made at
Union Cemetery.
RHOADs.
George H. Rhoads died on Thursday,
February 25th. 1915, at Savannah,
Georgia, from a third stroke of paralysis.
He was buried in Stroudsburg, Pa. on
Saturday, February 9th. Or. Rhoads
was born in Montgomery County, Pa,
in 1857, and moved to Milford, Della
ware, in 1866, with the late Silas Todd
Jenkins. DR.. Rhoads practiced medi-
cine for thirty-five years in Tobyhanna,
Pa, where he was eminently successful
and loved by all. He leaves five chill
dren, three boys and two girls. His
Oldest son, DR.. Alfred Rhoads, succeeds
him in bis practice.
WALLS.
Asa Walls, the oldest citizen of Cen |
treville, Nd, died on Saturday, February
1st, 1915, at the home of his son-in-law, |
w. S. Voshell. Mr.. Walls was SO years
old. Death was due to a stroke of paral- |
ysis. He was born in Milford, Del, and |
is survived by two sons, William Asa
Walls, of Lewiston, Talbot County, Md,
and James Walls, of Oklahoma. Mr..
Walls until recently was very active.
He had resided for number of years
With Mr.. Voshell, with whom he went
10 Centerville from Caroline County Md.
His body will rest at Hillsboro, Md, be-
lide the grave of his wife, who died
many years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clifton spent
Sunday and Monday in Dover.
Miss Louise Cole, of Dover, spent
several days last week with Miss Mary
Smith.
Mrs. G. W. Marshall spent several
days this week in Philadelphia and Viii
mington.
Miss Sara Banning, who has been on
an extended visit to Philadelphia has
returned home.
James Warren, of Philadelphia, spent
/ the week lend with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Frank Salevan.
Anderson Tharp, Of Philadelphia, spent
afew days with his brother, Harry G.
Tharp, this week.
Miss Mildred Truitt returned home
this week, after visit of six weeks in
Washington, D. C.
Miss Nellie Comerford of Whining
ton, is the guest of the Misses Elizabeth
and Susie Anderson.
Mrs. Lena Stayton Reynolds is in
Philadelphia and New York this week
buying spring novelties.
Mrs. John Causey has returned to her
apartments in Wilmington, after being
the guest Of Milford friends.
Albert L. Vaughn has accepted de-
sirable position with one of the largest
Grocery Firms in Philadelphia.
Miss Clara Jefferson has returned |
from Philadelphia. While there she had
the pleasure of hearing Billy Sunday.
Mrs. W. S. Mayhem who has been
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest |
Johnson, of Philadelphia, has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper, Jr.,
entertained house party over the week
end at their new home on Railroad
Avenue.
Mrs. Sallie Abbott and her sister,
Mrs. Lima Thomas, of Philadelphia, have
been visiting relatives in Milford and
Milford Neck.
Mrs. Walter Cuykendall. Of Atlantic,
Iowa, left Milford on Wednesday, and
before returning to her home win visit
other relatives.
Mrs. Edgar Harrington and Miss Sadie
Russell were in Bridgeville on Sunday
where they attended the funeral of Mrs.
Cortland Williams.
Miss Rachel Frame. who has been
spending some time in Milford, has re-
turned to her home in COllingwood, N {
accompanied by her aunt Mrs. Annie i
P. Williams. &
Miss Minerva W. Sipple and mother.
Mrs. Emma G. Sipple are spending two :
weeks in Philadelphia attending the
openings and purchasing their
ipring stock.
William j. McColley and sister, Mrs. '
frank Reed, were in Jersey City last 4
week visiting their brother, James Nc r
Jolley, who is i'll. On their return they J
topped at Philadelphia to hear BILLY" .
sunday. -
N. B. Macklin, of Portland, Oregon. y
made a short visit to Milford this week.
dr. Macklin is formerly of this town,
nd at one time was pitcher for the j :
I. APPEL baseball club of Milford and =.
ne of the first twirlers to curve ball
The many friends of Mrs. William n
iced gave her birthday surprise party d
ast Tuesday evening, when pleasant
vening was enjoyed by all present.
Delightful music was the feature of the NJ
vening, and later refreshments wei e A
erved in abundance. Y
Edward NJ. Davis, of Washington, D. Z,
!, who is associated with the Pennsyl- A
ania Railroad, is spending a few days s.
ere, Today he will go to New Haven, Il
as the guest of Charles P. Il
aft. son of ex-PresIdent Taft, to see a
le Yale basketball team play. Fl
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
BOX SOCIAL At HICKMAN.

An ice cream and Box Social will be
Store at Hickman, on Tuesday evening
March 9th. Proceeds to apply on new
church organ recently purchased. Should
that evening be stormy, the affair will
be held the next clear evening.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05

H. Milford throughout
ag6y surprised on Monday afternoon Of this week when the
the office Of Secretary Of State While Mr. Halls has been
Delaware said that he much surprised when the Office rendered
ew of State into Office
Hall Milford
County He has been prominent not only the State and CoSnt affairs but
time He member OF both the stats Of Governors Lea and Pennew
Governor Pennew looking for capable of setting the workings that
of the Mr. Hall was the Republican nominee for Congress
resulted
defeated by the retiring Secretary of State He
mem of Methodist Episcopal Church of Milford
General Hall Dover
o the Good Roads Bill
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
MEN WANT WORK.

More than 600 men and boys applied
for work at the offices of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Corporation in Whining
ton last Monday and were disappointed
when informed that work on the several
new contracts will not be started for
several weeks and they could not be
employed Immediately.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
MEETING SLAUGHTER NECK CHURCH.

On Friday evening, March 9Th, Miss
Mary Anderson, of Boston, Mass, the
World Secretary of the Young Peoples
Branch of the w. C. 7. u, and also
their national speaker, will give an ad-
dress in Slaughter Neck Church at 7.30
o'clock. None should failed to hear this
noted woman, who the young people have
peen 30 fortunate as to secure for this
evening, and every one is cordially in
vited to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
MARRIED.
wINGATE COLLINS.

Miss Lulu Collins. daughter of Mrs.
Lydia Collins of Milford. and Urbon P.
Wingate. of Lewes, Delaware, were
quietly married at the Methodist Epis
copal Parsonage on Sunday evening,
Februaty 28th, 1915, by the Rev. w.
R. Mowbray. They will reside at Lewes,
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
DIVORCES GRANTED.

Final DEGREES in divorce were granted
by Kent County Superior Court to Edith
Wood from Alexander c. Wood; Will
liam Wiley from Amelia Wiley and
Anne Gibbs from Herman Gibbs.