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Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
new CENTURY CLUB

A regular monthly business meet
ing of the Milford New Century Club
was held on December 18th. The re-
ports of the treasurer and secretary
of the Board of Directors were read
and accepted.
Mrs. F. D. Welcome, who is the
chairman for this month, announced
that the program for next Monday
would be Christmas in Other Lands. "
Mrs. S. C. Evans, Jr., Miss Ada Rosa
and Miss Roat would have papers and
there would be two musical selections.
The Monday after Christmas she
wanted to have donation day for the
Milford Emergency Hospital.
On account of the bad weather very
few members were able to be present
and but little business was transact
ed. 1t is hoped that there will be
full attendance next Monday, the pro
gram will be very interesting, and
there are some important appeals that
must be answered.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
WORKING At War MUEITION PLANTS

On Saturday last fifteen young men
left here for Eddystone, Pa, where
they are to get work as beginners in
the Remington Arms plant near Ches-
ter. A man came to Milford the early
part of last week looking for men to
work at that plant, and the result was
the fifteen men who went Saturday,
and five more who went up on Monday.
They are promised 2712 cents per
hour for the first thirty days, until
they become familiar with the ma
chinery, and then will be given piece
work. Edward Evans, aged 19 years,
left on Monday morning for Carneys
Point. where he will be under the di-
rection of Burton Short in the dining
hall, and will collect the tickets from
the men as they enter the hall They
start him on $50 per month and board
He is not working in the powder
works; only in the dining room where
the men are fed.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
MILFORD GRANGE

MULES VS.. Horses" seemed to in
terest number of our members and
the discussions were fine, the leaders
being well prepared.
Messrs. Howe and Jones were elect
for terms of two years and II. r. Lem
eX elected for one year.
Captain Mary Barker's side had the
most attendance points this week.
Saturday, December 25th there will
be no meeting, but there will be a
regular meeting on January 1st
Plans are being made for an all day
meeting in January, at which time
degrees will be conferred. dinner serv
ed, a good speaker present and Off
GERS installed.
Saturday, December 1S-Reading,
Mrs. Biederman; current events, Mrs.
A. E. Num-; reports of State Grange,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Peet, and music,
Miss Houston.
The topic, Progress of the year in
this country" is sub-divided as fol-
lows:
AIN science and inventions-Wal-
ter Dill
BIN agricultural matters-O. j.
Cook.
c.-ln home affairs-Mrs. J. c. Case.
d.-In peace sentimental. c. Howe.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
DEATH OF ALEXANDER PULLEN

Alexander Pullen died at the Mas
onic Home, near Wilmington, Della
ware, on Friday, December 10th, 1915.
The remains were brought to Milford
on Saturday evening and inferred in
Odd Fellows Cemetery Sunday after
nOOn He was born at Toms River,
New Jersey, "A years ago, and came
to Milford about ty years ago and
started the nursery business in part
nership with the late John W. Causey.
He soon took over the entire business
and for twenty years did a large bus
mess. until the peach growing COM
menced to wane. He then took in with
him Darwin S. Collins, and they con-
tinued in business until the end of his
business career. His wife and two
sons survive him. Three children are
dead and the wife is at the Masonic
Home, near Wilmington. Mr.. Pullen
was an enterprising man in his early
business career, AID he was elected
several times president of the town
council in Milford, and occupied that
position when the street paving was
done and the greater part of the storm
water sewers were built. The funeral
was conducted under the care of the
Masonic fraternity, and Vim. G. Pow
ders conducted the funeral and inter
ment
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
Community CHRISTMAS
TREE FOR MILFORD FOLK

The Milford Fire Company, assist
ed by church aid organizations, and
all the clubs and charitable institu-
tions are preparing for a grand Christ
mas celebration for Christmas eve.
The affair, according to plans as now
formulated, will be held at seven pm,
Christmas eve, Friday, December oath,
1915.
The weather permitting, the large
Christmas tree will be placed in the
plaza. Kris Kringle will be present
with his message of Christmas cheer,
and a chorus choir will render Christ
mas carols. Appropriate speeches
will also be made. The committee in
charge of the tree request that if any
of the good people of Milford, or vic
unity, have tree decorations they are
not using, and either wish to give or
lend them for the event, they will
please notify Charles E. Varney, by
telephone, or drop a card to the Mil
ford Fire Department, and the COM
mittee will call for them. All singers
are requested to be at the NJ. E. church
on Tuesday evening, December 21st,
The firemen are having the tree for
the entertainment of the children and
this is in line with the idea for such
amusement which has become nation
wide. They are to be congratulated
on their efforts.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
ENBEAVORERS hold MASS MEETING

The mass meeting which was held
by the Milford Christian Endeavor I'm
ion of Milford in the First NJ. P.
Church last Sunday evening was a
pronounced success to everyone con-
cerned.
The meeting was opened by Rev.
Bennett, pastor of the church, who
stated why such a meeting was being
held. The song service was conducted
by Rev. Berry. Rev. Davis then led
in prayer and Rev. Bunstein introduc-
ed the speakers for the evening.
The first, DR.. A. N. Ward, vice-pres-
ident of Western Maryland College,
gave a fine sermon concerning Chris
tian Endeavor work. This was follow
ed with a few remarks of Rev.
Straughn of Laurel. The service then
closed with song. Everyone left the
church feeling very much benefited
by attending this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

William Argo, who resides near Ell
lendale, was admitted to the hospital
on Friday, December 10th, with a
broken leg. He is improving slowly.
Mrs. Maurer became a patient in the
hospital on Saturday, December 11th,
suffering with the grippe.
Mr.. Steen will leave the hospital,
quite recovered, in few days.
Donations received this week have
been apples from an interested friend
and two dozen cans of soup from Mrs.
Annie Williams. The management
heartily thanks the givers for their
acceptable gifts.
Among the many things that are
much needed at the hospital are more
pillows for the beds; a sewing ma
chine would be an acceptable gift; al
so two more beds and bedding for the
ward, and about four screens are
needed, and more rag rugs would be
very useful
The Board of Lady Managers want
to have a Christmas tree in the hos
pital and holly and a tree from any
one caring to give them would be ap-
preciated.
The board is much pleased with the
success of the bazaar held recently.
and William Pierce assisted greatly
by donating all the coal used during
both days and evenings. At a meet
ing of the board held at the home of
Mrs G. W. Marshall, on Thursday af-
ternoon. December 9Th, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we, the Board of Lady
Managers of the Milford Emergency
Hospital, thank every one who by con
tributions, or giving their services.
made the bazaar a success socially
and financially.
(Signed)
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT

At the regular meeting of the Kent
County Levy Court, on Tuesday, Couu-
ty Engineer Scott reported that the
new road between Harrington and Eel
ton has been completed at a cost OF
$2,7l5.63. This road is now in good
condition. He also reported that 16,-
300 bushels of shells, costing S1,1S6.6.
have been placed upon the road lead
ing from Frederick to Barratt's Chap
el, and that repair work on the Hartly
road and other small roads throughout
the county is progressing as fast as
the weather will permit.
The Levy Court appointed Elisha B.
Wright as constable, to fill the uneX-
pired term of William ]. Bowen T'hc
Finance Committee was appointed as a
committee to fix an amount per diem
to be paid to the Delaware industrial
School for each inmate from this
county. The request of the State Lii
brary Commission to cut a door be-
tween two rooms in the Court House.
was referred to the Building Com
mittee with power to act. The usual
reports of the county officers were re-
ceived and fled
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
CHRISTMAS DANCE WILL
Be HELD DECEMBER 18th

Milford's Annual Christmas dance
will be held this year on Tuesday eV-
ening, December 2Sth. For some time
many of the patrons were not certain
that the dance would be held, but the
younger men got busy and have start
ed the "ball-a-rollin." The Armory
Hall has been secured for that evening
and the music has also been arranged
for. Elliott's orchestra, which has
furnished music on other occasions,
will provide music for the affair. The
committee in charge announce that
they do not intend to decorate Armory
Hall in an elaborate manner, as has
been done in past years. Plain ever
green will be used. Two hundred and
fifty invitations have been secured and
will be mailed out this week. In past
seasons the dance has been held the
night following Christmas, or when
it falls on Saturday, as is the case
this year, on the following Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
MOTORISTS MUST HAVE
1916 tags JANUARY 1ST

One month is allowed to owners of
autos in Delaware to secure the Ii
cense tags for their machines, and
applications can be made now at the
Secretary of States Office at Dover,
Del, for the plates to go on the ma
chimes, and also for the license cards
for those who drive the machines. A
large number have already applied
for them and they will be sent out
as fast as the office force can ship
them away to motor owners.
In view of this custom, which has
prevailed for two years past, it is be-
lieved that the authorities will strictly
enforce the ruling that on January l.,
1916, every car running on a public
highway in Delaware must have new
tag, or license for 1916.
Motorists should take no chances, as
the constables and police of the rural
towns and districts may attempt to
reap a harvest in fines for themselves
and the public treasury, if this rule is
not observed.
The Secretary of State has designat
ed in almost every town in the two
lower counties a notary public, or a
Justice of the peace, who has the
blank forms on which to make the ap-
plications for the auto license as well
as the drivers license. There will be
a rush to get these at the end of De-
cember, and it would be well for those
who must drive their machines all the
time. to attend to making their appli-
cation now.
This is not an advertisement, but
it is printed so that the people may
avoid trouble for themselves and pos
sibly save being arrested for break
ing the laws in this particular. With
each license issued. the Secretary of
State will give a small booklet with
all the motor laws printed in it and
also general information as to rights
and privileges of the public in travel
over the public roads, and it will be
well for every motorist to read it care
fully.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Mrs. John W. Ratcliffe is confined to
her home on account OF rheumatism.
Mrs. Andrew Allen. who has been
very i'll with pleurisy, is slowly recov-
ering.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Green Workman. of
Harrington, visited her sister, Miss
Mary Mears, on Wednesday.
Miss Margaret Houseman has re-
turned home after spending some time
in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Mrs. P. C. Houseman and sister, Mrs
]. w. Noll have returned home after
weeks visit in Wilmington and Phil
adelphia.
Richard Truitt has arrived in Mil
ford to spend the Christmas vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Saun-
ders Truitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert EddinPtOn and
son John B., OF Alexander, Va. lave
feen the guests OF his mother, Mrs.
J. B. Eddington.
Miss Marietta Brace and her niece,
Miss Dorothy Brace. have returned to
their home in Milford after long
visit in Wyoming, Penn.
The stork visited the home of M
and Mrs. Claude Bennett on Decem-
ber 10th, and left them fine son. The
new arrival is named Harold.
Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Barrett, of Ches-
tertown, Md, celebrated their fifty
first wedding anniversary on Tuesday,
December 14th. Dr. Barrett is form
er pastor of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
at Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Draper. Miss
Ida Draper and Mrs. John Truitt, re-
turned this week from a delightful
trip to the Panama-Pacific Exposition,
other points in California and the
western states.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. John Abbott will
leave on Saturday for their daughters
home in Greensboro, North Caro-
lima, where they will spend the holi-
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer
Browning and Miss Rosalie Abbott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Davies, of
110 West Street, will celebrate the
10th anniversary of their marriage on
the evening of December goth, infor
mally. They will be pleased to meet
any friends. No invitations have been
sent out.
On Thursday, December 9th. 1915,
the stork presented Mr.. and Mrs.
George Manlove with another son, this
being the fifth son in family of six
children. Mr.. Manlove is one of the
rural mail carriers from the Milford
postoffice and is receiving the con-
gratulations of his friends.
Arthur Harper, son of A. J. w.
Harper, of North Milford, who is at
tending Goldey's Business College in
Wilmington, has again won prize
for excellence in rapid calculation.
This time he won the first prize for
rapid calculation in the November
tests. This is the second time Mr..
Harper has been awarded prize for
excellence in his work.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
SUSSEX COUNTY FINANCES

According to the audit of the county
6nances. Sussex County closed the
last fiscal year with balance OF $lO',,
978.41 to the credit of the special
road fund, and s21,694.40 in the gen
eral fund. Total receipts for the year
were 89,6SS.S1.
The report of the audit of the books
of Treasurer of the Poor Edgar L..
Kinder shows: In hand at the last
settlement on August 25, SS74.6O; re-
ceived from l.. B. Tyndall, overseer'
S122.12; from collectors and receiver
of taxes, $S,13516; making total OF
s4138.SS. The disbursements were:
Vouchers of the trustees, amounting
to s1,726.S0, leaving a balance in hand
November 80, Of $2,415.Os.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
LEG BROKEN BY WAGON

William NJ. Argo, who resides near
Lincoln, was seriously injured Friday
afternoon last when he was run over
by a wagon. Argo, in company with
another person. was loading a load of
large mine props for delivery at the
railroad station. He had made a
chain fast to one side of the load and
had thrown it over the ops in order
to make it fast on the other side, when
he started to crawl under the wagon.
The horses started to walk away just
as he was under the wagon and the
hind wheel passed over his right leg.
He was rushed to the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital where an X-Ray pic
ture was taken of the injuries. 1t was
found that both bones in the leg were
broken, thus causing a very serious
injury. He is still in the hospital
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
MILLER is ON Two COMMITTEES

Representative Thomas W. Miller
of Delaware has been appointed to a
good place upon the committee on
claims and also as ranking RepubH-
can member of the committee on ac-
counts. The committee on claims Is
one of the major committees and one
with which Mr.. Miller was connected
while secretary to Representative
Heald This is one reason why Re
preventative Mann selected Mr.. Miller
for the claims committee. The COM
mittee on accounts is one of the i'm
pOrtant smaller committees and has
charge of the inner workings of the
House Of Representatives at Washing
ton. 1t is considered an excellent com
mittee for a members second appoint
ment
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
TEMPERANCE RALLY IN ARMORY HALL

Arrangements have been made to
hold a temperance rally in Armory
Hall in Milford, on Sunday afternoon
at $3.50 p. M, on December 26th, under
the auspices of the Christian Endeav-
or Societies of the churches of Mil
ford and vicinity. Thomas II. Hare,
from Baltimore. who is superintendent
of the anti-saloon league. will make
an address, and others will speak on
the subject The public, and especial
ly the church members, are requested
to participate in the rally for moral
ity and the home.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
ANOTHER ORCHESTRA MUSICALE

The Musicale given by the Milford
Orchestra several weeks ago was
success in more ways than one. The
second Musicale Ofthe series will be
given early in January, when Miss
Jessie Pleasanton, reader, will be
featured. New music is being rehears-
ed and a splendid program is assured
Proceeds for the benefit of the Piano
and Orchestra fund.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
COLORED MASONIC OFFICERS

On Tuesday night of last week.
Temple Lodge No. s, A. F. and A. NJ,
of Milford, elected and installed Off
GERS for the ensuing year as follows:
Caleb H. Bell, W. NJ; Joseph H.
Rhoades, Sr. W; William II. Hill. Jr.
W; James w. Bradley, treasurer; Al
exander L. Mason, secretary; Joseph
E. Shockley, Sr. D.; Caleb Lewis, Jr.
D.; Isaac Griffith, Sr. s.; Wilbert N.
Brown, Jr. S.; Charles &. Tilghman,
Tyler; Elmer e. Bradley, chaplain.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
SHELLS FOR new WHARF ROAD

Shells for the new wharf road are
expected to arrive in Milford in few
days, and the farmers will haul them
without making any charge, with the
understanding that the amount Of the
hauling will be expended in additional
shells for the roadway. Frank Salle-
van will grade the road before the
shells are applied, and it is hoped that
the work will be done this winter.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
GAME VERY SCARCE

With the cunning season almost ov-
er, one week more only remaining be-
fore the hunters must case their guns,
sportsmen state that game is exceed
ingly scarce. For the first few days
of the open season a fair amount of
game was seen in Milford, but since
then it has been rare that any could
be seen. Those hunters who have been
in the field state that they have been
unable to locate any large cOveys Of
birds and that rabbits are very scarce.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
BARBER SHOPS CLOSE CHRISTMAS

The barber shops in Milford will
close at one o'clock in the afternoon
of Christmas. In order to allow the
patrons of the shops to have an op-
portunity to get shaved, the shops will
remain open on Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
DR.. CARLISLE IN HOSPITAL

All of last week DR.. P. T. Carlisle,
Jr., of South Milford, was a great suf-
ferer at his residence on Causey ave-
nue., under the care of DR.. Prettyman,
and cared for by his family. On FRI
day it was deemed best to take him
to the University hospital in Phila-
delphia for special treatment, and that
afternoon, accompanied by DR.. Pretty
man, he was taken to that hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
LIQUOR SELLERS PUNISHED

William D. Fleetwood and Harry
Belts, who were arrested four weeks
ago charged with the sale of intox-
icating liquors in Milford, were SEN
fenced to three months Imprisonment
in Kent County jail and fines of $50
each by Judge BOyce on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
OBITUARY
DICKERSON.

Mrs. Mary Dickerson, wife of E. NJ.
Dickerson, died at her residence, No.
917 Spruce Street, Wilmington, Della
ware, on Monday, December 18th, 1915
in the 47th year of her age. She was
daughter of the late Bennett Dyer
of this town. Funeral services were
held at the late home on Wednesday
evening at s o'clock, and the remains
brought to Milford and inferred in the
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
STORK BRINGS PRESENT

The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William Viereck Tuesday ey-
ening, December 14th, 1915, and lett
them a fine Christmas present in the
form of a baby boy. It is needless to
saw that Bill is wearing the smile that
won't come off" as he goes about his
duties at the L. D. Caulk Laboratories
where he has a position in the adver-
tising department.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
MARRIED
SHORT-FRENCH.

Charles Short and Miss Annie
French, both of Milford Neck, were
married at the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage on Tuesday evening, De-
cember 7th, 115, by Rev. H. L. Bun
stein, pastor of the Presbyterian
church of Milford. They will reside
in Milford Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-17
MILFORD TRIO

The Milford Trio, composed of Miss
Ruth d. Windsor, soloist; Miss NJ
Holzmueller, pianist, and Miss Jess
Pleasanton, reader, will present the
following program at Frederick, in
the Town Hall, tonight:
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-20
Tuberculous Children.

The New York Medical Record.
calling attention to a paper in the
Journal of the American Medical Asso-
citation Of December 10, 1914, on the
need Of segregating young children
born of tuberculous mothers, shows
how promptly this suggestion has
been acted on. Such an institution,
called the Farmingdale IN W Tuber-
culosis Preventorium for Children. has
been established where more than $50
children are accommodated. Recently
provision has been made for the recep-
ton of infants under one year Of age.
The children are kept here for an av-
erage period OF four months, so that
the institution provides for nearly 600
children year. The scheme of treat
ment Is simple: Plenty OF good food, a
24-hour day In the open air, an inti-
mate acquaintance with the fields and
woods and practical lessons In cleanli-
ness and hygiene.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-20

There would surely be few foxes left
If every white neckpiece cost the life
Of one.
These summer furs are worn with
white turbans or small white hats.
with best effect, although they appear
with all other midsummer millinery.
In the picture turban Of white satin
supports frill about the crown which
gives it the appearance Of Tam
o'-Shanter. At the left 1t Is decorated
with a bead ornament. The hat, the
neckpiece, and the dress Of cross-bar
taffeta, made up with plain taffeta,
are all forerunners of fashion and re-
liable indications Of the coming mode,
However unreasonable 1t may ap-
pear for the fair wearer Of fur to cling
to 1t where no keen wind blows, she
may be excused. A white fur neck
piece is really good investment. The
opportunities for wearing 1t stretch
through this summer to the coming
winter and to other winters beyond.
White furs, especially for youth, will
be good style, at least as long as any
furs continue to be good style.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-20

If there is one thing in the world
more becoming than all others, It is
the white fur neckpiece. In spite Of
the calendar and with or without the
consent Of the thermometer, this
neckpiece has fiourished through July
and shows an undiminished head
In August. Its vogue probably came
about through the chilly weather in
the early summer at San Francisco.
All the gay world having journeyed
thither, found fur neckpiece COM
Portable. All the world recognized the
becomingness of white fur and took
heart at its appearance in the month
Of roses to make vogue for summer
furs.
Let us be thankful that the major
ity Of the neckpieces with which the
hayward devotees of fashion have
chosen to bedeck themselves are not
really Of white fox. They are as far
from the fox as the goat is, or the
Belgian hare, or whatever else those
clever manipulators of skins know
how to fashion into things Of beauty,