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Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
NOVEMBER SESSION
SUSSEX LEVY COURT

The Sussex County Levy Court met
Tuesday with all members present.
Rebates on taxes were made to the
following: Pemrose S. Wilgus, 50
cents; w. E. Handy, $3.50.
A vote was taken by the court as to
the amount of rent to be asked Harley
J. Conoway for ground in which part
of the old Eagle Hotel stands; wheth-
er it should be $40 or SIS a year. The
vote decided that the amount should
be $40
The following resolution was adot-
ed
Resolved, That the leases hereto
fore made by the Levy Court to the
various persons of county property in
Georgetown, be declared forfeited and
void at to all leaseholders who are in
arrears of rent for one year or more;
and that the clerk of the peace be di-
rected to notify in writing all such
persons being leasehOlders, in arrears
to vacate said land within sixty days
from this date"
Mrs. c. w. zimmerman of Green
wood, was allowed a rebate of $3.50
on property burned
The sum of $125.00 was awarded c..
r. Lewis, Ira Miller and Philip A.
Cannon for damage done to land in
opening a new road in North West
Fork Hundred.
The attorney for the Levy Court
was instructed to assist the Prothono-
tary in purchasing new records for
the ProthOnotary's Office and also for
the Office of the Receiver of Taxes.
The Levy Court took up the matter
of raising the salary of John T. Wat
son, janitor, from $50 to SIS month;
a vote was taken which resulted in a
tie. The Clerk of the Peace, casting
the deciding vote, decided that the
salary should remain $50 per month.
Court then adjourned until the first
Tuesday in December.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

w. E. Baker has been the guest of
his sister, Mrs. John Hearn.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Pierce Trader are the
happy parents of baby boy.
Mrs. M. P. Van Leuvan and daughter
Katie spent Sunday in Harrington.
Miss Margaret Housman has returned
home after spending few days in Hart
ly, Delaware.
Mrs. L. Coverdale is spending the
week end with Mrs. M. A. Harrington,
near Houston.
Mrs. Andrew Allen and son Lawrence
have been visiting her sisters in Will
mington and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Green Workman and
daughter Ruth, of Harrington, were
Milford visitors on Sunday.
Mrs. J. C. Stuart has returned to her
home in Philadelphia after spending
some time with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William King, of Re-
hoboth, have been visiting her brother,
Alexander Wilkins, and family.
Miss Sarah Harrington, Miss Clara
Holston and John Holston were guests
of Miss Minnie Hatfield this week.
Mrs. Rachel E. Bickel has returned
home after more than a years s visit with
relatives at Candor, Tioga County, New
York.
Miss Laura Watkins, who has been
nursing her mother for the past eight
weeks through a bad case of typhoid
fever, has returned to Philadelphia. "
The engagements is announced of Henry
Mahoney Denning, assistant to the rail-
road superintendent at Georgetown, and
Miss Maud Tygert, of Shenandoah, Pa.
Mr.. Denning is a former Milford boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Roach and fam
ily. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Benson and
son. of Georgetown. motored to Milford
last Sunday and spent the day with Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Wilkins and family.
On the occasion of her 93rd birthday
anniversary on Sunday, October oath,
Mrs. Emma Collins of Dover was given
a post card shower. Mrs. Collins, who
is the widow of ex-Sheriff Stephen Mar
tindale Collins of Kent County, and a
former resident of Milford, is in excel
lent health. She makes her home with
her son, John S. Collins. She is also the
mother of Darwin S. Collins of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
ARRESTS ON HALLOWEEN

Alderman Cannon had seven prisoners
before him at his court Tuesday morn
ino as a result of the activities OF the
noIice on Monday evening. when tne
Hellowe'en celebration was held IN Mil
ford Each of the seven offenders was
fned s6 OO. Howard Hudson, of Har-
,.;ngton. was charged with drunkenness
and a disorderlv conduct. Mckinley Sui
livan. an Glendale negro, came 70 NIL
ford. started to imbibe freely OF nqHol
and decided that he would snow tne
people of Milford how he could 1I manages
their affairs. He ran into Chiel u
Police Baker who advised hlm TO CEASE
his disorderly conduct, in return Tor
which Sullivan gave him a good r0una
of swearing. Before he had hnisheu,
however. he received his first tap on the
beed from the officers "billy. -Four
sound rams we're needed before he was
landed in the Jail. Then DR.. j.. Lynn
pratt sewed the wounds made by the
b;liv Mckinley awoke in the morning
1D;tb q had headache and will know now
70 behave when he comes to Milford tnS i,;
nevt time. The use of the billy VIII
Jo more to persuade some people TO De
GOOD than several large fines.
At the colored hall the same EVENING
Kate Douglas, Arie Douglas. Bertha
Donolas. Lena Benson and Beulah. ben,
son ali colored, started a free tor-aliI
6%b+ with the result that they landeu
IN Ist5' the lookup. The officers intend t., to
b-aal( nm the nuisance caused by Jhe
5;sorderly III 1S,I element and the sooner they
peaIize rls it the better it will be for their
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
EPWORTH LEAGUE JOTTINGS

The leader for next Sunday evening
will be Miss Elizabeth Hammond, the
topic. "a Prophets Great Promise to
Youth" An interesting program is
being prepared.
An interesting entertainment is be-
ing arranged for Tuesday evening,
November 30th. More detailed intor-
nation will appear later in the news
items and the advertisements in this
paper.
Beginning Sunday, November 9TH.
the league services will commence at
6 80 instead of 6:45 as heretofore.
Song service will commence at $50
and continue until GAS. Kindly bear
in mind the change in time.
Mrs. Frank Jones has been elected
superintendent of the Junior League.
Parents are urged to send the child
rem to the weekly meetings, or Fri
dav afternoons at the close of the
public school. This part of the edu-
eational work of the church is as ne
cessary as the Sunday School
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
LARGE CROWD ENJOYED
HALLOWE' EN- FESTIVITIES

Fully 5000 people came to Milford
last Monday to witness the festivities
and parade of the mummers on. Hal
lowe'en, and for two hours the streets
were a blaze of red fire and colored
lights, while the bands, accompanied
by the decorated automobiles and the
gaily caparisoned horses and riders,
and the floats illustrating the arts and
business of Milford paraded over the
main streets of the town.
Everybody seemed to be happy and
the spirit of pleasure made the great
crowd of pleasure seekers easy to
handle and so the police had no trou-
Bile, and not one case of ladies being
offended came to the knowledge OF the
fremen. who handled the celebration.
The prizes announced to be given
drew many from the neighbOring
towns and the committee had diff
cult time in making decisions in sew
eral cases. The prizes were awarded
by the judges as follows, to-wit;
Fattest Man-Mr. Bowen fishing
rod presented by E. p Gebhard
Tallest Man-Walter Brunner; box OF
cigars, presented by Bergey &, James.
Slimmest Manfred Palmer; shirt
presented by DerricksOn & Van Kirk.
Ugliest Man-John Peterman; box
of candy, presented by E. H. Bratton.
Handsomest Man-Mr. Mag; shirt
presented by c. D. Abbott & Co.
Best Unique FlOat-Emergency Hos
Most Comic Float. C. E. varney;
razor or knife presented by Pierce
Hardware Co.
Best Decorated Auto-Wm. Cirwith-
ian; $500.
pair of gauntlet gloves from NJ. L.
Davis.
Best Dressed Ladies-Miss Eliza
beth Hall and Miss Elise Brittingham;
gold breaches from S. c. Evans and
l. D. Short.
Most Comic Lady-Mable Mayhem;
box of candy from Wesley Smith.
Best looking horse and rider-Thad
Windsor; watch fob from B. B. Top
ping.
Among the prizes awarded was that
for the hest decorated float This was
won by the Central Garage" for their
disDlav of a model 80, six cylinder
Oakland touring car mounted on a
two ton G. NJ C. heavy duty truck.
Both the above are the product OF the
General Motors Company.
BY actual count SO automobiles
were parked in the plaza in front OF
the Presbyterian Church, and fully
400 machines from the country and
neighboring towns stood in the main
streets and garages Milford makes
specialty of Halloween and people
come for many miles around.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
GRANGE BAZAAR A SUCCESS

The annual Grange Bazaar and Fair
which was held on Friday and Sat
urdav of last week, was a success i'll
every respect. The Changers had de-
corated their building in a handsome
manner. and the displays of farm
products. poultry and needle work
were excellent. Many people in Mil
ford took advantage of the suppers
and enjoyed themselves there. The
Grangers each year hold these bazaars
and each year they add to their dis
play. A few years aso they were held
in Armory Hall, but of late years they
have been held in the hall owned by
the Grangers The Committee having
charge have announced that a bazaar
will again be held next fall.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Part of the furniture for the room
which is being furnished by Miss
Minerva Sipple's Sunday School class
has arrived, and the remainder is eX-
pected at any time. When the room
is equipped. it will be one of the most
attractive in the hospital.
The hospital float, trimmed as a
Red Cross" ambulance in the Hal
lowe'en parade, was the recipient OF
much applause along the line of
march Miss Eva Deputy acted as
trained nurse while James Prettyjohn
was the doctor" Curtis Vinyard
plaved the part of patient. The first
prize was awarded to this truck.
John Sapp. was discharged from the
hospital on Tuesday after nine days
treatment there for injuries received
in a mysterious manner while driving
in the country. He has completely
recovered his usual good health.
Acknowledgment of the following
donations is gratefully made. A bas-
ket of sweet potatoes from Mrs. Sey-
mour Ryan; three baskets of potatoes
from Edward Atkins; five dollars
from Rev Mr. Mowbray.
The lady managers are now prepar-
ing for the bazaar which will be held
in Armory Hall on December lst and
End. Dolls of all kinds, dressed by the
ladies of Milford, will be on sale
Fancy articles, aprons. swaters
gloves. handkerchiefs, towels, quilts
blankets. percolators and other arti-
cles will also be sold. A good supper
with a most attractive menu will also
be offered each evening.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
THE WOMEN'S COLLEGE
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

The first birthday anniversary OF the
=, ,,,llInan's lne 1t College of Old Delaware, at
,M,Urt MUn,1t was celebrated by appropriate
Ns"S, N'..cises on Saturday last. The club
eAeLlloN ,an of the State were behind the
s~oIIebration and it was a great success.
TLev were present to do honor to the
idaocsion. dns The anniversary program be-
ocCasit9 gon az o'clock in the afternoon in the
gaaoU,biv ii room of Residence Hall with
sSssseenceiior ssseoi Charles M. Curtis presiding.
GnoIll .sn following persons made addresses:
SIe S' Samuel Chiles Mitchell, president
" y ineiaware College; Dean Winifred j.
p.b;nson. d E of the Women's College; Mrs.
HOT'-I " -PIennvpacker, of Haddonfield, N.
: : = noted sociological and. educational
1,",rter. ." Prof. Clifford j. Scott, superin-
tendent of Wilmington public schools:
The addresses were punctuated with
.ongs bv the College Glee Club, under
ffSSe5irection of Miss Marion Brassington.
Among the distinguished guests pres
.nt was Mrs. Rudolph Blankenburg,
9Ii 9,ife Of the mayor of Philadelphia, and
,ice. Noe .nresident of the General Federation
~ Women's Clubs; Miss Ray Heydrick,
" Pridgeville.' president of the State
u gTod@rsfion R of Women's Clubs; Mrs. j.
Alien Colby, president of the Whining
tla ton New Century Club, and several ex-
nresidents of the Wilmington club were
ppresent and participated in the exercises.
In addition to the anniversary exer-
rises. two important features OF the day
incinded the open session of the educa-
fonal arts and crafts committees OF the
State Federation, held in Science Hall
st II o'clock in the morning, and the
address by City Solicitor Daniel o..
Hastings on the subject of a Loan
Fund to Assist Girls Through the Wo-
mems College. "
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
CATTLE BRING GOOD PRICES

A large number of persons attended
the sale of Mr.. Begley on Wednesday
of this week and good prices were Sc
cured for the goods offered. The sale
was advertised in the Chronicle and
buvers came from all sections. Four
cows and three heifers sold for total
of s4S7. One COW brought S125, an
other 500 and one SIS, while the last
one sold for S76. The three heifers
made up the rest of the S4S7. Last
week MIR. Begley sold a fine pair Of
draft horses for $3.50.
The Milford Chronicle carries more
sale bill advertising than any OF its
competitors, and the people of lower
delaware have learned to look for
sales through it's columns. Interest
ed persons would do well to look over
the sale ads this week.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
MILFORD GRANGE

A regular meeting is held each Satur-
day at Grange Hall at p. m. Patrons
Of sister oranges visiting Milford at this
R3Sour are welcome. The program Tor
November 9Th is as follows Current
Events, Julius E. Scott; reports OF Ba-
laar Committee discussions from the
Question Box announcement OF com
mittees for Women's Day, November II.
, Topic for November 18th, Current
Events, Mrs. J. w. Short; How to Rem
SSyate Old Fields for Hay and Forage
H.rops, Charles Barker Winter Prepara-
qon for Seed Time and Harvest, Il: h.
LLemex and Charles Postles ; How Much
lime and Means can the Average Far
ne mer devote to Apple Culture, A. B. Peet
and A. c. Howe.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
CONDENSED news items
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Go to the Palace Theatre tonight and
help good cause.
Remember the King Daughters ben
eft this evening at the Palace Theatre.
Don't forget to attend the Bazaar
and Supper which is being held tonight
at the Methodist Protestant Church.
The Kings Daughters funds being at
low ebb, every one that reads this would
help greatly by being present at the
Palace Theatre this evening.
Howard Bosmon will be seen this
evening in THE Pursuit of the Phan-
tom" at the Palace Theatre for the
benefit of the Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters.
William Webb will occupy the house
at 4O2 Lake View Avenue Just as soon
as electric wiring has been installed in
the structure. Mr. Webb moves from
North Walnut Street.
The Faithful Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters will meet with Mrs. Thomas Davies,
ITO West Street, next Thursday after
noon, November 11th, at $3.50 o'clock.
A full attendance is desired.
An auction. delicatessin and sale of
fancy articles at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Thaw on Tuesday evening, Novem-
ber 10th. Admission free. Under the
direction of Christ Church Guild.
William H. Mears fell down a stair
way at the home of his cousin, William
Trader, near Milford, on Sunday morn
ing. October oath, and broke his right
wrist. The fracture was reduced by DR..
Samuel M. D. Marshall.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
new CENTURY CLUB

At a meeting of the Milford New
Century Club on November 1st, Mrs
William Warren was unanimously
elected a member. The program for
the day was in the hands of the chair
men on history, Miss May Foulk, and
Miss Anna Hall. A piano solo was
rendered by Miss Margaret HOlzmuel-
Ter. A paper on THE Early History
of South America" was read by Miss
Sara Davis. Miss Shattuck rendered
a piano solo, "A la bien Aimee"
The meeting on November 7th will
be business and social.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
NOTICE TO MILFORD CITIZENS

The Committee to secure homes for
teachers in Milford have completed
their work as far as the teachers made
application to them Many teachers
have arranged for themselves. The
families who were willing to take
teachers into their homes, who have
NOT arranged with the teachers di-
rect or with the Committee. will not
he called upon to accommodate any
If the teachers, unless they make ar
rangements from now with the teach
ers themselves.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
A GREAT EGG LAYING hen

record of 314 eggs in 365 day; was s
established by Lady Byzantine, Wnlte
Aog AggTicnlturai Experiment Station at
AsswerE As1le Delaware, in an international
egg eS~TsIh lsvi1g Competition which ended there
es essS sSTy1dsv sny ,b October S1st. The former
Uooord Un T Of 2s6 eggs in one year, was
nossed resotJ bv Lady Byzantine five weeks ago
1yhen piiYs she laid her 287th egg in the com
netition m Lady Eglantine is an Amerl-
can bred hen from an English stralh
e,5 ond was entered by the Byzantine Farm
Greensboro, Maryland.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
s5OO,OOO GIFT FOR COLLEGE

Official announcement has been
made of a gift of half million dol
lars to Delaware College by an inter-
ested citizen, whose identity the col
Ieee trustees are not permitted to dis
cIose of this sum 100000 will be
snnIied to new buildings and 100000
set aside as an endowment Iund 10
provide revenue for maintenance.
From the same anonymous source
Delaware College received giIts Oh
ground adjoining the present college
property to be used for extension pur-
noses. the ground so acquired costing
nearly 100000.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
Chi EPSILON Chi MEETING

The regular meeting of the Chi Ep-
silon Chi which was postponed from
the preceding week, was held on Mon
dav evening last in the Bible Class
room of the Presbyterian church. The
attendance was good, in spite Of the
celebration, and a willingness to get
down to business was manifested
Good reports were received from the
Finance and Church Aid Committees.
The next meeting promises to be very
Interesting.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
SPECIAL MEETINGS

Revival meetings will be held in the
First Baptist Church beginning on
the 18th of this month, following the
Roll Call. Pastor Davis hopes to have
the attendance and cooperation OF
other churches, as he has been will
ing to assist them when these church
es have held special meetings. He eX
poets to have the assistance of Chris
tians of the town, regardless Of creed.
This effort is to assist the town and
save the people.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
ALDERMAN RAMSEY RESIGNS

William Ramsey, who for the past
.wo we years has efficiently filled the posi-
lon Of Alderman for the town of Mil
lord, on Friday last rendered his resig-
nation to Town Council. The reslgna-
uOn was accepted and on Monday morn
iIlg Of this week Justice-of- the Peace
lanes lanes W. Cannon was sworn in as
alderman for the town. Mr.. Ramsey
aas been anxious to resign for the past
month, because of the pressure of other
BUSINESS, but through the efforts OF
Town Council he was persuaded to hold
S Is duties as Alderman until the other
BUSINESS matters made it impossible for
Hh longer to continue.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
MUSICALE BY ORCHESTRA

The Milford Orchestra, under the
direcforship of Prof. Jules Reybold,
will give a musicale IN the lecture
room of the Presbyterian churcn on
Thanksgiving night, featuring MISS
Ruth Windsor, soprano, as sololst.
This will be for the benett OF the
pinano and orchestra fund. Tickets
25 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
MARRIED
LACEY BOWEN.

LAGE1 DON EslNs
Miss Eva f. Bowen, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Bowen of Milford,
and Alvin w. Lacey, of Georgetown,
were united in marriage at the home of
the bride on Sunday evening, October
3lst. 1915. by Rev. Thomas e. Davis of
the Baptist Church. Mr. Lacey has a
responsible position with the Adams
Express Company. They will reside at
Franklin City, Virginia. II
sALEvAN- -MCNATT. =
Miss Jennie f. McNatt. of Dover, and
Edward J. Salevan, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Frank Salevan, of near Milford, were
quietly married on Saturday afternoon,
/ October Both, 1915, at the Methodist
Protestant Parsonage in Dover, by Rev.
j. T. Bailey, pastor of that church. Mr..
and Mrs. Salevan will reside on the
pierce Farm, west of Milford, after
the first of the year.
HEADLEY STEVENSON.
The wedding of Miss Eliza Stevenson
of Milford and Joseph Headley took
place at the home of the brides sister,
| Mrs. John Millman, in Slaughter Neck,
at five O'Clock on Sunday evening, DC
tober 31st, 1915, in the presence OF a
| few relatives and friends. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. H. Gardner
of Lincoln Circuit. The bride was at
tired in a white silk frock, beautifully
trimmed with Old Point lace. The house
was attractively trimmed with autumn
flowers and the ceremony was performed
under an arch of autumn foliage.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
PHILLIES.

Two-base hit Shawkey. Home run
Bush Base on balls Off Shawkey, l.
Struck Out-by Demaree, A Shawkey,
D. Umpire-Bill MCGOWAN.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05

n me Grand Lodge of Delaware, l. U;
~ w. r. will hold its eighty-second annual
TSSonlimIunication at Odd Fellows Building
- SeHsn n.y. and King street, in Wilmington
W wednesday, November 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
COULBOURNE.

G. F. Coulbourne, aged n years.
died at his home in South Milford, on
Sunday evening, October 31st, 1915.
from general debility. The funeral
was held on Tuesday following and in
terment made in Odd Fellows Gene
terry. w. G. Powders was the funeral
director Mr.. Coulbourne was kind
" old gentleman and attended to the
duties Of a member of church and a
good citizen, and was respected by all
who knew him. Four preachers of Mil
ford spoke at the funeral and testified
to his excellent character and good
citizenship. which was a fine testi-
monial. He leaves five children, one
of whom is Theodore CoulbOurne. who
is on the United States Battleship
New York, now at Norfolk, Va, and is
one Of the officers of the paymaster's
department.
Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
OBITUARY
THOMAS.

Mrs. Lima Thomas. widow of the late
George Thomas, died on Monday morn
ing, November 1st, 1915, at the home of
her son in Philadelphia, aged GA years,
2 months and % days. The remains
were brought to Milford Thursday morn
ing and interment made at Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-26
SEMI-W|NDUP At
ARDMORE NAMED
Shanky Gardner Will Battle
Charley Egan Eight Rounds
in Other Star Bout.
ARRANGE ONE PRELIM.

The final preparations are now be-
| ing made for the coming fights to be
held at the Maryland Athletic and So
cial Club at Ardmore. Md. on next
Thursday, as Manager Jimmie LaFon-
| taine got together with some of the
best of the local preliminary fighters
yesterday and signed agreements for
the opening battles.
The first bout to be booked by Man
ager LaFontaine was the semi-windup
in which Charley Egan, the Singing
Pugilist." will meet Shanky Gardner,
another local fighter.
The local fistic fans may remember
Gardner. who made the old fight club
famous through his wonderful fighting,
and as Egan likewise needs no intro
duction to the fans. it speaks well for
the merits of the program.
The second preliminary signed by
the promoter was Paul Day. fast
coming hard-working' fighter, against
Eddie Lewis. and considering what both
boys have shown on other occasions
they need no touting, as their fighting
speaks for itself. Following the policy
of booking boys who have shown be-
fore. and who have satisfied the fol-
lowers. Manager LaFontaine is trying
to book Patsy Donovan. the present
champion fly-weight fighter of the
South, with some other good boy
somewhere near the weight. as it may
be remembered at Donovan's last show
at the A rdmore Club. his opponent was
much heavier. and cnly through the
fact of the gameness and good fighting
spirit on the part Of Donovan did he
defend his title.
Jack Boland. who has fought at the
club on numerous occasions. is trying
to be matched for the other prelimi-
nary, and is confident that he can give
trouble to any opponent the club may
name.
Tommy Lowe. who faces Willie
Jones in the main bout. admitted yes
terday that he was facing a mighty
good man. and that he was losing no
time in getting in the best possible
condition for the go. Jones is slated
to arrive in town sometime between
now and Tuesday, and will finish his
training here.