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Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
IMPORTANT PRIZES OFFERED.

Two very important prizes have been
given by Mrs. Alfred /. du Pont. of
Wilmington, to the Delaware State Fair.
She offers a gold medal for the best loaf
of wheat bread, the competition open to
both women and children, professiousl
bakers barred. Also a gold medal for
the largest number of blue ribbons in
sewing classes of the children's depart
ment, no former exhibitor to compete.
The medal for the bread will create a
large class and special announcements
concerning the competition will be made
in the 1915 premium list, now in the
course Of preparation.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
HARRISON.

Bad colds, soar throats, tonsilitis and
q grippe are very prevalent in our vicin-
itg at the present time nearly every
hone having one or two cases. Both
anr rural delivery mail carriers and one
of The substitutes are among the list.
The special revival services which have
been in progress at Harbeson M. p.
Uhnrch for four weeks came to a close
tiiB week, and while the number of
eahverts has not been so large as antici-
pated, it is felt much good has been
aeeompished, though apart of it may
be invisible to the unObserving non
eonmunicant.
Ernest DOrman, who suffered a severe
lepse after returning home from the
ekhodist Hospital in Philadelphia is
soaewhat improved at this writing.
Walton Thompson left for Philadelphia
~ Tuesday morning to assume the
0qNes of his position as one of the
epecial census takers of the manufactur-
ing Industries of that city, he having
be1n recommended for the position by
Sector Salisbury. v
George A. Rust has joined the list of
automObile owners in this community,
having returned from Philadelphia with
fve passenger Paige machine last
week.
John Martin, End, has recovered from
BIZ recent illness and is out among his
friends again.
Silas Evans, of Baltimore Hundred,
vas the week end guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
8. II. Hudson.
Miss Cora Martin is spending some
time with her aunt Mrs. Harry Joseph
e. near Lewes.
Mrs. c. R. Mcgee was a Philadelphia
NitOr on Friday.
tomato growers of this vicinity have
neen advised that Preston & Co., opera
1za of the factory at this place, will
z'ract for tomatoes this week.
iss Ethel Veasey is spending some
~ with Wilmington relatives.
#lss Eva Warrington, of Greenwood,
a the weekend guest of her cousin,
M Loleta Warrington.
Azrs. Lydia Mcgee, of Wilmington,
was HarbesOn visitor this week.
= a. Jarvis has improved the appear
enee Of his store building with new
Nof and chimney.
IQusewives of our village are begin |
eng their spring housecleaning despite /
~ eold March weather.
#kA James jefferson was q Lewes
visitor on Monday.
y. Sipple, of Clayton, was Har-
4ezNa visitor this week, incidentally
wg over his farm. !
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
CAULK CLUB SOCIAL COLUMN.
H. L. Patterson, of Chicago, is spend
ing few days at the laboratory.

H. L. Patterson, of Chicago, is spend
ing few days at the laboratory.
Mrs. H. William Viereck spent the
week end with her parents in Philadel-
phia.
VIM. C. Smith and DR.. G. Layton
Grier haye returned from Boston where
they attended a meeting of the Dental
Manufacturers Club.
Rehearsals for "Men and Maids of the
U. S. A" are now in full swing, under
the direction of Miss Mae Bookwalter,
who arrived Monday evening.
An enthusiastic rehearsal of MEN
and Maids of U. S. A. was held on
last Wednesday evening in the Grange
Hall, and like rehearsals are being held
now at this place every evening. This
promises to be a highly entertaining
performance by local talent.
On Friday evening. March 18th. very
delightful farewell-surprise party was
given TO two of our most popular mem
bers, Misses Helen Kirke and Jess
Plesanton. Miss Plesanton has returned
to Susquehanns University, Selinsgrove.
Pa, where she will resume her studies.
Miss Kirke will return to her home in
Wilmington, where she has accepted a
position with the du Pont Company.
The Dover High School girls again
met the Caulk Club girls for basketball
honors on Thursday evening last. The
score, (according to the official (?) score
keeper,) at the end of the second half
was 10 to 10. In the extra period two
of the players did an Annette Kellerman
over the line and the resulting free
throws rolled D0ver's score up to 12-
and there was weeping and gnashing
of teeth.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Wilbert Josephs, the assistant post
master of Milford, has sold the pro-
perty he bought at the administrators
sale of his father real estate last month
which was located at the corner of
Fourth and North Streets, in Milford,
to T. P. Carman. of Red Lion, Pa, who
has moved into it. The price paid was
Major William E. Lank has bought
from Mrs. Elizabeth Scribner, the home
mansion and grounds at the corner of
Front and Washington Streets, and the
lot on which the Shirt Factory next to
S. N. Gray's home. is located. The
price has not been made public, but the
deeds have been recorded and Major
Lank will move into his new home at
April 1st. He recently sold his residence
on Montgomery Street to Mr.. Petty
john.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
A HORSE DISAPPEARS MYSTERIOUsLY

While Samuel G. Burrows, was lead
ing a horse by the top-knot across his
yard, at his home between NAPLES Mills
and Milton, on Friday evening, March
18th, it suddenly pulled away from him
and ran out into the public road and
disappeared in the darkness towards
NAPLES Mills. He has not seen or heard
from the animal since. although it was
tracked towards Milford. Itwas black
horse of about 900 pounds, sleek anu
well kept. 1t had one white hind foot,
and was an animal which would be no
ticed. On Tuesday he came to Milford
with his neighbor, TheO. W. Reed, and
they visited the gypsey camp near the
Tub Mill, but were unable to get trace
of the horse. His advertisement ap-
pears in the classified columns of tins
paper.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular meeting Of the Milford
New Century Club was held on Monday
afternoon with the president, Mrs. A.
D. Marshall. in the chair. Mrs. Duryes,
who was to have spoken on peace, "
did not arrive, and the meeting adjourned
until evening, when the chairman. Mrs.
Allan Jones. presented Prof. Rowan, of
Newark, who spoke on ''Our Bird Neigh
bors. Prof. Rowan is an intresting
speaker, and those who we're fortunate
to be present, were delightfully."- enter.
tanned as we'll as instructed. Next Mon
day will be Household Economics"
under direction of Mrs. John G. Sharpe.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
CONDENSED news items
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Shad and herring are in Milford market
at moderate prices.
The equinoctial period has passed and
better weather can be confidently ex-
pected to become general.
Crocus flowers have made their ap-
pearance in the gardens in Milford, and
are sure indication of spring.
The Indian War Dance, the dainty
Minuet and the Waltz will all be featured
in the Armory Hall, April 9Th.
The Ladies Aid of New Market Church
will meet at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph johnson on Saturday evening,
March 9th.
The Plantation Quartette will render
in trGe plantation style the much-loved
songs, "Old Black Joe, " ''Swaunee
River" and others.
There will be service at Cedar Neck
Church, Sunday March 2Sth, 2. 80 p. m.
by Brother Hubbard Macklin. Every
body is invited to be present.
An important business meeting of the
Fellowship Bible Glass will be held at
the home of the president on Tuesday
evening, March Both, at 7.30 O'Clock.
Sweeping linoleum with an ordinary
broom is but scattering the dust.
Slightly moisten a square of house fan
mel, leftover the broom, and then sweep.
Fish Hawks have arrived from their
southern winter sojourn that is a sure
indication that spring has arrived, and
tbat the fish in the ocean are swimming
TO northern waters.
Now is the time for your patriotism
to be stirred, and therefore we ask that
you don't miss "Men and Maids of the
U. S. A." made in America and full of
America all the way through.
John E. Davis, who is to join the Ath-
letics in Philadelphia gave very fiji e
address at the Williamsville Church last
Sunday afternoon. MIR. Davis expects
to go to Richmond College next year.
Lake View Avenue is uneven surfaced
and without grade which will permit
water to run away after storm. 1t IS
one of the best residence section in Mil |
ford. Why can not improvements be
made on Lake View Avenue
The stalwart Indian, the stately Puri- /
tan, the chivalrous beau of Colonial days, |
the Yankee boys, Confederate youth and
Men and Maids of the U. S. A., " will
step from the past to greet you in the
Armory Hall, on the evening Of April 9th.
Next Sunday will be review at the
Presbyterian Sunday School. There will
De a general exercise for the whole school
With new projection lantern. Beautifl
views illustrating in graphic way the
essons of the past three months will be
iown on the screen during the review
exercises. This promises to be our
,anner Sunday of the year. Help to
make it so by coming early at quarter
# two O'Clock, in time for the orchestra
concert Bring friend with you.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
HARRINGTON

The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Fred Satterfield in April.
One of the members of the senior class,
1esse Ward, is installing a system of
alectric bells in the school house. He
expects to have it completed in few
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. FLOYD Turner and Mr..
nd Mrs. r. w. Ross were entertained
81 Mr.. and Mrs. George Ross on last
Sunday.
The Century Club will hold Poverty
eocial on March Both, in Fireman's Hall.
y which a good attendance is desired. v
The shirt factory which was recently
onrchased by Mrs. l.. Morris will be put
m proper condition for operators as soon
as possible.
Miss Lille Reese has been visiting
Wilmington friends.
Misses Emma Smith and Virgie Brown
heye accepted positions in New Jersey.
After spending the winter months in
philadelphia, A. J. Kenney has return
"a to Harrington.
Mrs. William Tharp has returned from
Philadelphia, where size has been at
ending the Sunday meetings.
Mrs. John Evans, of Baltimore is
epending some time with Mrs. b. F.
Ross and Mrs. ElwOOd Minner.
William Wroten and David Ryan have
nnrcbased new automobiles.
While hauling FODDER from the field
IS his barn. Jacob Hammond fell from
the load and injured his shoulder, DR..
lewis attended him.
Mrs. William Simmons and children
81 Philadelphia spent the week end with
f. and Mrs. William Tharp.
DR.. Northrup has been unanimously |
invited by his congregation to return
snother year to the church here.
Mrs. Mary Harrington recently enter |
sained number of her friends at de-
htful dinner party. The guests were
adams Walcott, Masten, Sapp, New
ID. Cooper and Smith.
NJ. and Mrs. N. J. Harrington gave
Birthday party on Saturday, the oc
sasion being the sixth birthday ami
ysary Of their son Tharp. Games were
nanlged in and refreshments served
The center of attraction was the birth
a7 cake, containing six lighted candles.
TIE affair was greatly enjoyed.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
MARRIED.
wALToN-DAvIs.

Miss Mary Davis, the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Davis,
of Railroad Avenue, North Milford, and
Stuart E. Walton, who is the general
agent for the Lime Department Of the
Charles Warner Company with head
quarters in the Land Title Building in
Philadelphia. were married on Saturday
morning, March 10th, 1915. at a. m,
in the Avenue M. E. Church with Rev.
w. R. MowbraY officiating. They went
to Harrington via automobile where they
took the northbound train for a honey
moon trip which will extend over about
two weeks. This wedding is a happy
termination of courtship which started
in the sweetheart days of their early
childhood. Both are we'll known and
highly respected young people of Milford
and vicinity, and they will make their
home in Philadelphia, where Mr.. Wal
toms business interests are located.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26

Presbyterian Church Divine Worship
and preaching at 10. 80 clock. Subjeci
of sermon, "Crucified with Christ. .
Evening meeting at O'Clock. Topic,
Opportunities that Summon US.
Christ Church Sundays: Morning
PRAYER, 10 a. m. Litany. Holy Commun-
ion and sermon 10. as a. m. Sunday School
2. 30 D. m. Evening Prayer s p. m.
FRIDAYS and other fast days Litany
n. M Holy Days, Holy Communion
10. 80 a. m. All are cordially invited.
Baptist Church Sunday $50 a. m,
Bible School. 1O.45 a. m. Divine wor-
ship, preaching subject, Jonathan, The
True Hearted" p. m, pastor Davis
will preach at the Williamsville Chapel.
z D. M. Christian Endeavor led by Miss
Lillian Smoot. An interesting program
come and enjoy it.
StJohn's Church Sunday March 18th,
Palm Sunday. Mass at 10 30 a. m. Sun
dav School at o. m. Stations of The
Cross. Rosary, Sermon and Benediction
at z. 80 D. m. Mass at st. Michael s
Church Lewes, Del. at a. m. Next
week being Holy Week there will be
services in St Johns Church Thursday,
Friday and Saturday. Celebrant. The
Rev. Father Mclaughlin.
First Methodist Protestant Church
Expert nee meeting 9 a. m. Preaching
10. so a. M, subject, ''Faithfulness. "
Sunday School 2 p. m. Christian En-
deavor $50 p. m. Do not fail to be
present as the meetings are interesting.
Preaching 80 p. m, subject, g Modern
Evils. F" Don't fail to come and enjoy
all the services and especial good music.
Mid-week services Tuesday, Q. BOP. m,
Young Converts meeting Thursday,
z. 80 D. M, Prayer and Praise services
Friday, 73O p. m, Experience meeting.
Come you are welcome
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
There will be no preaching fervice in
this church next Sunday. The friends
and members are invited to visit among
sister churches. Sunday School will
be held at 2 o'clock, Prof. Varney will
have charge of the Friendship Bible
an interesting session is assured.
Epworth League at 6. 45. The pastor
expects to be in the pulpit on Easter
April 4th. Class meeting on
Monday at z. 30 p. m. Prayer meeting
d Thursday at the same hour. Junior
league Friday afternoon at the close of
he Public Schools. There will be no
session Of the Juniors on Good Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
CLARK ESTATE RAILROAD
And BANK STOCK SOLD

The sale of 212 shares of Delaware
Railroad stock and IL shares of Farmers
Bank stock of Delaware, owned by the
late Mrs. Eliza P. Clark of Milford, at
tracted large number of persons to
Dover last Tuesday. The railroad stock,
in lots of 10 shares each, varied from
SAL. .25 to $42. .78 per share. The purchas-
ers included the following: John b.
Smith, Milford. 72 shares Arley B..
Magee, Dover, so; William T. Watson.
Milford, 30; William T. Case. FELTON,,
40; A. B. Conner, FELTON,, 10; W. R.
Peters, Dover, 10.
All the Farmers Bank stock, offered
in lots of five shares each. was purch-
ased by Ezekiel Cooper. cashier of the
Farmers Bank of Wilmington. The
price paid for the first ten shares was
Sl20 per share; for the other two,
Sl2.5 80 per share.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

A. G. Lynch visited Philadelphia last
week.
Mrs. Henrick Bennett is visiting in
Cedar Neck.
Mrs. Susan Kirby is the guest of her
sons in Milford Neck.
Marshall Jones. of Delaware College,
spent Sunday and Monday in Milford.
John H. Nutter made business trip
to Philadelphia and New York this week.
Mrs. Roy Cannon has been the guest
of friends in Chester and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Riggs, of Milford
Neck, are visiting friends up the state.
Harry Rench, of Dover, spent Sat
turday and Sunday with Mrs. Rebecca
Reed of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. German and family of
York. Pa, have been guests of Mrs.
Henrick Bennett.
Prof. Lord left on Monday last after
3 pleasant visit with his former pupils
and friends in Milford.
Mrs. Rate Shaw has returned to her
home in Milford, after spending three
months in Philadelphia.
Miss Pauline Townsend is visiting in
Philadelphia, and will not return home
until after Easter Sunday.
Miss Maude G. Lofland, of Philadel-
phia, is spending the week with her
mother, Mrs. A. M. Lofand
Vaules Grier, who goes to school in
GolfchTnrn q honr, rrsgskfnor h1c
parents. DR.. and Mrs. G.. Layton Grier.
William Fell. of Philadelphia, visited
friends in Milford this week, and went
to Rehoboth last Sunday to look after
his cottage there.
On next Tuesday morning Harold Grier
Salisbury, Pa, with Vaules Grier, where |
he will finish the term.
Mrs. w. H. Chambers, of Lewes, is
the guest OF her mother, Mrs Caroline |
Cannon, who is quite i'll at her home on
Second Street, North Milford.
Miss Rosina Wingate and Miss Jestine
of Dover, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifton this week and attended
the banquet of Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Denney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Calhoon near
gave party Saturday evening
in honor of their guest Miss Lillian P.
Deputy of near Lincoln. A pleasant \
evening was reported. n
Jacob Cuykendall, of Illinois, came to
Milford last Monday for the first time
N over ten years, and visited his uncle,
ohm J. Rosa. He as boy resided near
Milford about twenty-five years ago.
Samuel C. Evans, Sr.. on Wednesday
March oath, completed his eightieth .
birthday anniversary, and family re
.eption was held in their home on South
Walnut Street that evening. From all
,srts of the country he has been receiv-
ng this week post cards of congratula-
ions.
Adrian Babcock, of Norwich, N J.
) reviving memories of Milford and its
eOple, as he last saw them nearly E
ago, and has enjoyed renew {
lg acquaintance with both localities and 0
ID friends. He is visiting his niece,
irs. John G. Sharpe, after a winter
pent in the South, and will return l
ONE this week a
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Sunshine Society will meet with
Mrs. George Baynum on Thursday after
noon. April lst, at three o'clock.
The social which was to have been
held in the Presbyterian Church this
evening has been postponed until after
Easter.
The Ladies Aid of Laws NJ. E. Church
will meet with Mrs. S. M. Chambers
this Friday evening. March 26th. All
are welcome.
Last Monday evening at the home Of
Rev. T. C. Davis the Christian EndeavOr
Society of the Baptist Church had a
social. A very pleasant evening was
spent by large bevy of young people.
A Box Social will be held at Laws
school house on Friday evening. Apr5f
End. The proceeds for the benefit Of
the annual picnic. If stormy it will be
held Saturday evening. All are invited
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
ADAMS CROSS ROADS

Mrs. Nettie Lyden will entertain the
Ladies Aid of BlOomery Church on Tues
day afternoon, March 30th.
Miss Mildred Scott has been the guest
of Miss Ethel Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Parker enter
tained a number of friends at a turkey
supper on Sunday.
There will be no service at Bloomery
Church on Sunday next as the minister
is attending conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Adams were the
week end visitors of her mother and
father at Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
DELAWARE COLLEGE ORCHESTRA.

On Thursday, April 18th, the Della
ware College Orchestra composed Of
students exclusively, and which has
earned a pleasing reputation all over
the northern part of Delaware and part
of Maryland, for its excellent music.
will be in Milford in Armory Hall, and
give program which will be attractive.
The orchestra has twenty five members,
and they will be accompanied by
contralto, Miss Langstone. of PhiladeR
phia. This will be an opportunity for
the people of Milford to get an idea Of
the high class of her young men, and
their ability to climb to the front in any
or all kinds of studies of which music
is one.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
PUBLIC SALES.

C. +. Welch, four miles from Bridge
vile. will sell at his home on Tuesday,
March Both. lot Of valuable real estate
and personal property. For particulars
see advertisement in this paper and
posters.
On Saturday. March "a, Miss Fannie
Holmes, Executrix for the estate of the
late Miss Louise Perpignan, will sell at
the Windsor Hotel, shares of the steamer
launched here last Saturday. For par
ti0ulars see advertisement and posters.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
new CHILD LABOR COMMISSION.

Governor Miller, through Secretary
of State Hall, announced on Tuesday the
following members of the Child Labor
Commission, as authorized under the act
recently passed by the General Assem-
bly,, creating a new commission.
Miss Helen S. Garrett, Wilmington,
for the term of five years.
Clarence D. SYpherd, Dover, for the
term of four years.
George A. Hill, Bridgeville, for the
term of three years.
John H. Hickey, Wilmington. for the
term of two years.
Charles Warner, Wilmington, for the
term of one year.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
WHAT EVERY HOUSEKEEPER SHOULD DO.

April is the month for every house
keeper to do the following things, says
the April WOman's Home Companion :
"This is the month
ITO put away the winter clothes and
furs, pasting a list of contents on each
package and bag.
"To take down the storm windows
and doors and repair the screens.
ITO have the furnace cleaned and
put in good order.
ITO plan summer curtains and covers. "
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
GYPsIES MUST STAY OUT OF STATE.

The act passed by the Delaware legis-
lature prohibited gypsies from plying
their craft in Delaware, including for
tune telling. horse trading and in which
an Imprisonment of six months is pre-
scribed for violation of the law has been
signed by Governor Miller. The COVER
nor also signed the general omnibus and
claims bills as well as the bill providing
for vouchers and expenditures of money
for the state institutions.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
LECTURE AT WILDWOOD.

NJ. O. Pence. County Agent, will give
an illustrat lecture at Millwood on
Friday evening March 26th, in the in
terest of the boys and girls club work.
An effort will be made to organize a
boys Corn Club and a girls Canning
Club. Superintendent Carroll will be
present and is expected to make an ad-
dress. All are welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
BASKETBALL THURSDAY NIGHT.

The basketball season will close AZ
Milford next Thursday evening, Apra
1st, when Company B meets the strong
Defiance team of Dover, and the Milford
High School girls play the Caulk girls.
It's expected that large number will
BE in attendance to witness the ending
of a successful year for all of the teams.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
OIL DISCOVERED.

Last week. while Newton Lodge was
driving a well on the farm Of R. r.
Stevenson, near Woodside, Delaware,
at depth of eighty feet oil and coal
was struck. A sample of the oil was
sent to Newark for analysis
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
Or. VEAsEY HOME AFTER OPERATION.

DR.. Benjamin R. Vessey of Whining
ton. who went under a surgical opera
ton two weeks ago, has made a rapid
and complete recovery. He returned
Monday to his home at No. 839 Market
Street. Wilmington. and will resume.
his practice in few days.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26
CHURCH NEWS.

This paper POSITIVELY WILL NOT receive
notices for this column after Wednesday noon of
each week II you cannot get them 70 as before
that date do not bring or send them later. If they
are sent they will be destroyed and not used this
notice is FINAL. and applies 70 everybody.
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-26

Field goals Dover High School
Muncey, 4 ; jackson. 2; Goodwin, s.;
Lodwin, g; Lord, 2. Lewes High School
Lynch. 4 Chambers, l. Foul goals I:
Dover High School Goodwin, 8. Lewes
High School-Lynch. 8. Referee Scot
ten of Smyrna High School,