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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-01-21
BUILDING WAR SHIPS.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Contracts
were awarded by the navy department
today to the Electric Boat company,
Tor one seagoing submarine to be built
az Quincy, Mass, for $1,350, 900; and
Q three coast defense submarines, to
De built at Seattle, Wash, at $45O,0OO.
Inc Lake Torpedo Boat company was
Warded contracts for four coast de-
ems submarines, to be built a,
bridgeport, Conn, for $427, 900 each.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-01-21
FARM DEMONsrRATION FUND
GUARANTEES CONTINUED Monk


The appeal for subscriptions for tha
farm demonstration work was highly
fruitful. The people responded IN
Erudgingly.
There is little doubt as to the out
come for it is believed that E. s. Mill
saps will let Mr.. Perkins continue tho
good work undertaken In Henderson
county.
Following are those who have con-
tributed since the report in last weeks
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
MILFORD GRANGE.

Topic for February 20: Increasing
the White Potato Yield. a. Fertilizing,
planting and cultivation, B. F. B. Wood
all b. machinery for planting, diggirg g
and spraying crop. A. B. Peet; c. spray
ing for bugs and blight, Solomon Neal.
Current Events, Mrs. Charles Parks.
The following Saturday, February q,
will be Young Patriots Day and is open
to the families of the Grange members
The talk on hogs was fine Mr.. Rand
knowing his subject and having had ex-
perience in many states, was well quail
fled to interest his hearers and give ad-
vice. The only trouble with the meet
ings is that the time is so limited and
topic interesting that closing time is
there before we know it.
Mrs. ]. H. Rosa.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
FISHERMEN ATTENTION.

The Delaware Commission, recently
appointed to meet with like Commits
sion from the State of New Jersey to
consider changes in the laws governing
fishing in the Delaware River and Bay.
will meet in Dover at the State Armory
on Tuesday, February ~23rd, to receive
the representations of the Delaware
fishermen and hear discussions of the
proposed changes. These changes do
not affect our inland waters but apply
to all fishing in the river and bay be-
tween the two States. All fishermen in
terested in the river and bay fishing are
invited to meet with the Commission n
the above date. The following chang, s
have been proposed: To reduce the size
Of mesh to two INCHES, stretched meas
ure to permit menhaden fishing after
August thirty-frst; to protect eels under
fourteen inches long to change the
season for taking diamond back tarrapin.
The members of the Delaware Commits
sion are Joseph H. King, New Castle,
William s. Hilles, Esq, du Pont Bldg.
Wilmington, John P. LeFevre. Esq,
Chief Warden, Dover. The members of
the New Jersey Commission are Hon.
William A. Logue. Firman L. Carpenter
md James M. Stratton.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
BUILDING and LOAN.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Milford Building and
Loan Association was held at the office
of the Association on last Tuesday.
Charles D. Abbott was elected Chair
man and William G. Sammons Secretary
Of the meeting. The 44th, Annual re-
port of the Association was submitted,
Showing the Association to be in pros
perous condition. The loans now amount
to $237, 10000, being gain S3l ,25000
over the loans last year. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year John w. Herring, President I;
Daniel Hirsch, Vice President B. P.
Burn, Secretary William r. Aldred,
treasurer. Frank Reedy. Mark L.
Dav and John S. Reynolds were elect
ed Directors for term of three years.
Al resolution was passed authorizing
new series of Stock (the 43) to be issued
the first Tuesday in March, the said
to be issued only to such per-
sons as agree to borrow on same, with
to the Board of Directors to
issue, during the year, limited num-
Der of investment shares, should the
demand for money warrant it. Persons
desiring to borrow money to purchase
OF build homes will do well to consult
the officers or Directors of this As
sociation.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Everett B. Millman was a Milford
visitor this week.
Mrs. Walter w. Crouch spent few
days in Wilmington this week.
Robert Eddington. of Philadelphia,
is the guest of friends this week.
Urbon P Wingate. of Lewes. spent
the weekend with Miss Lulu Collins.
Miss Blanche zimmerman, of Green
wood, has been a guest of Mrs. L. B..
Graves.
Mrs. Ella Hirst and two grandsons
were weekend guests of Mrs. Theodore
Townsend.
Miss B. S. Ratcliff, of Germantown,
Pa, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. w. Ratcliff.
Mrs. Lena Jones and Miss Emily
Jones have returned from a ten day
visit at Atlantic City.
Miss Elizabeth Wyatt, of Georgetown,
spent the weekend with her uncle,
Walter w. Crouch this week
William Vent and son Charles, of
Milton, was guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Hillman this week.
Mrs. John Carlisle Hall and daugh-
ter Mrs. I. I. Windsor, are visiting in
Philadelphia and New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Green Workman and
family of Harrington, visited her sister,
Miss Mary Mears on Saturday.
Harry Manlove and Mrs. Jacoby of
Philadelphia were weekend guests of
Miss May Foulk of North Street.
Miss Susie Anderson and sister, Eliza
beth, are in Philadelphia this week at
tending the wholesale millinery opening.
Miss Nina E. Biggs has been Phila-
delphia visitor for the past week where
she attended several Of Billy Sundays
services.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denney are the
guests of friends and relatives in Phila-
delphia, they will also attend Billy Sun
day sermons.
Miss Elizabeth Stidham has returned
from Elizabeth City, N. c., where she
visited Mrs. Harvey Jennings and Mrs
Oliver Gilbert.
Mrs. Lydia Collins, of South Milford,
announces the marriage of her daughter,
Miss Lulu Collins, to Urbon P. Wingate, /
of Lewes, to take place on February
18th, 1915.
N. M. Stokes, of Salisbury, Nd, has
accepted position at TOpping's jewelry |
store in Milford. Mr.. Stokes was form |
erly employed at large jewelry store
in Salisbury.
A. l.. Mason of the Chronicle Office
was a visitor of his cousin, Amos F. |
Johnson. of FELTON,, Delaware, on last
Sunday. Mr.. johnson has bought a
nice little farm of ten acres and built a
fine home thereon and expects to make
it his future home, which is only about
five minutes walk from the depot.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Easter Sunday falls upon April 4th.
Trim grape vines now to have them
do well.
Its only ten days before spring will
be here.
Herring and shad fish will soon be in
our markets.
Fresh Strawberries at 40 cents per
quart have been in Milford markets for
ten days.
Collect the dog tax early this year
and have money to use for cleaning up
the town.
The W. c. T. U. State Convention
will be held in Harrington, September
oath, 25th and 26th.
The same game laws are in effect as
have always been on the books; but
there is no license for the resident gun
ners.
Every farmer should breed horses and
grow colts this year, the war in Europe
is taking the horses out of America by
the ship load.
The Ladies' Aid of Laws, M. E.
Church, will meet at the home of Mrs.
A. c. Warrington on Friday evening,
February 26th.
On Tuesday evening, February 23rd,
Hon. M. j. Tanning will deliver his
great patriotic address, "Render Unto
Caesar, - in the Avenue E. E. Church.
The Faithful Circle of Kings Daugh
ters will meet next Thursday, February
25th, 1915, with Mrs. Walter L. Grier,
at $50 O'Clock. A full attendance is de-
sized.
The Ladies Aid of Milford Neck will
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jester
Thursday evening, February 25th. All
are cordially invited to attend. A large
is desired.
The local W. C. T. U. meets with
Miss Lethia Joseph next Tuesday even
ing at 7.30 p. m. The text will be
Foundation, and the members will be /
expected to bring their dues.
On Wednesday there were no sessions
in some of the departments of the Mil
ford Public Schools by reason of having
the rooms fumigated. A case of con |
tagious disease was located at the homes |
Of some of the pupils. and this precau-
tion was taken.
The Ladies Aid of Millwood will meet
this Saturday evening, February Goth, |
in the hall. This will be the annual
Birthday Social, and a nice program is |
being prepared. Ice cream, cake, coffee
and sandwiches will be served to all. |
Everybody welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
VALENTINE PARTY.

The Fellowship Glass of the Avenue
M. E. Church'had delightful Valentine
Party last Tuesday evening which took
place in the Chapel in South Milford,
and where more than one hundred of
the members of the class with their
friends assembled and took part There
was music and refreshments of course,
but the great pleasure of the affair was
the addresses and goodfellowship which
filled the time. Just before the close
of the party an alarm was sounded at
the outside door, and when DR.. Reed,
the leader of the class answered the
call, he found a Mail Carrier with a
great bag of valentines, which were
to those present amid shouts
of pleasure. To DR.. and Mrs. Reed
great credit is due for the management
of this especial evening of happiness
for the Fellowship Glass of the Avenue
Church.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
MRS EAYLOR WINS SUIT.

The case wherein Mrs. Mary Naylor.
of Milford, widow of David B. Naylor.
who was killed at Lohand's Backward
Crossing, near Milton. in July 1913,
when his automobile collided with pas
senger train on the Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia Railway, brought suit
against the railway for compensation for
his death was tried at Georgetown this
week with Judges Conrad, Heisel and
Rice on the bench. On Wednesday the
jury brought in verdict in favor Of Mrs.
Naylor for S2875. Two other cases
brought because of the accident were
continued until the April term of court.
They were the case of the administrators
of the Naylor estate who were suing for
the damages incurred by the loss Of the
car, and that of DR.. Evans Roberts who
was suing for losses sustained when he
was injured in the accident.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
CAULK CLUB SOCIAL COLUMN.

Miss Helen Kirke spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends in Dover.
Miss Mary Wiley and Miss May Cover
dale have become active members of the
Caulk Club.
DR.. G. Layton Grier and w. c. Smith
are on an extended business trip through
the West, and will return about Febru-
ary 10th.
The Caulk Girls Quintet will line up
against the Camden High School in
Armory Hall on Saturday night. Fol-
lowing this game, Co. B will play the
strong Lewes High School Team.
Misses Emma Davis and Eva Deputy
were guests of Miss Matilda Anderson
over Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday
they were Joined by Blanche Foulk,
Elizabeth Foulk and Helena Newman,
and the whole party returned to Milford
via automobile.
The Caulk Club boys and girls are
looking forward with happy expectation
to the "Social Shebang' of the "Piszas-
siier Bunch" on Thursday evening.
The boys of the town are giving this
party to the girls and it is understood
that they are doing the thing up brown
DR.. and Mrs. Walter L. Grier charm
entertained the Caulk Girls Basket
Ball Team at Victrola and 800 party"
at their home Tuesday evening. The.
party was a result of a treat promised
by DR.. Grier for the excellent work of
the Caulk girls in the game with the
Milford High School last Thursday even
ing.
Miss Anna Farrow was rendered a
very enjoyable surprise party on Tues
day evening of last week, when about
thirty of her friends gathered at the
''sillk Club, and proceeded to her home.
nrisa was complete. The visitors
With various games and
delicious
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
.54TH ANNIVERSARY OF
PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL

The 54th anniversary of the Presby-
terian Sunday School of Milford will be
held on Monday evening. February 22nd,
beginning at Z O'Clock. Parents will
please have children arrive at church at
{. as so the exercises may begin promptly
at z O'Clock. Fol owing is the program ::
Professional:
Onward Christian Soldiers.
Invocation.
Carol by the School.
Exercises by Primary Department.
Carol by the School.
Half-hour of Pictures, with the School
Lantern.
Carol by the School.
Address by Pastor Bunstein
Distribution of Prizes Reports, &c.
Anniversary Offering.
Music will be furnished by the school
orchestra under Professor Reybold. The
pictures which will be thrown on the
screen by the new school projection Ian
tern will be novel feature and it prom
ises to be very entertaining. As usual
the friends of the school and the public
Generally is invited to attend. After
the anniversary exercises the school will
retire to the basement for the annual
treat. S. c. EVANS, JR., Supt.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
DEBATE At REYNOLDS SCHOOL.

On Friday evening, February 26th,
there will be a debate at the Reynolds
School House, which will draw large
audience, and when that is concluded, a
program of music, recitations and short
play will be rendered by the pupils of
the school, The subject for debate will
be: Resolved, That the United States
should maintain a larger Army and Navy,
and a complete Coast Defence. The
affirmative side will be taken by S. Mar
tin Elliott and G. Reese Truitt, while the
negative side will be argued by Raymond
L. Warren and Otis P. Jefferson. These
men are experienced in debating and for
this reason there will be large attend
ence of the people about Reynolds Church
District.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
CELEBRATE LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY

1.-The Light House" Club of Bethel
A. M. E. Church celebrated Lincoln's
Birthday with an elaborate program
composed Of songs, recitations and dia-
logues. The Emancipation Proclama-
tion, Lincoln's farewell address to the
citizens at his Illinois home before he
went to Washington as president, and his
famous Gettysburg address were read
before a large and appreciative audi
ence. Washington Birthday will be
celebrated with Martha Washington
Pink Tea Party" Washington and Mrs.
Washington will be attired in picturesque
Colonial style. The days of 1776 will be
portrayed. His famous
Farewell Address" will be read and
the stirring scenes at Valley Forge"
will be recited.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
18th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
VOTED A MOST PLEASANT AFFAIR

The Milford New Century Club cele
brated its 18th anniversary on Saturday,
February 18th, when they entertained
at Buffet Luncheon.
The room was very artisticallY deco
rated in the club colors- green and yel-
low-daffodils being used profusely.
The president. Mrs. A. Donald Mar
shall, presided, and in few well chosen
words extended most cOrdial greeting
to the members and their guests. Mrs. S.
j. Reynolds, State president, responded.
Mrs. Mary E. Williams, an ex-presi-
dent of the Milford New Century Club,
was called upon and gave the following
greetings:
Madam President-Ladies
AS my time has been fully occupied
in plodding along in the path of duty
to keep in touch with the work of this
club and l really have nothing of inter-
est to talk to you about,
| can only give you a greeting and
assure you that am delighted to be
with you as the guest of the club, in
this room that was dedicated some
fifteen years ago to good work, good
will, and good cheer.
3Ao lOu hlAOmg Tic CdJdDAC HOAAldl WIN
organized this club is now seeing the
things they only see who fsthom deaths
wonderful mystery"
l succeeded her in Office and, as our
president has said, am now, by order
of precedence, first on the list of living
presidents, or, as she expressed it, | am
the Oldest living ex-president, and this
is true in double sense.
- s,,I,,1 k,,-1 =, 10
many years have gone by since the
time in which | gave my self unreserv-
edly to the interests of this club, and
a little later, to the Federation work.
/ hope | was able to do something for
the cause in both positions and recall
with pleasure my association with the
good, brave women many of whom are
still interested in all the work that
makes for progress in our state.
As the years have glided by, oh, so
fast ! like scenes in a moving picture
drama. l have been shut in and shut
out from an active interest in much
that would have been congenial. But
have kept my heart dancing to the
music of progress and in watching the
new wrinkles that genius, philosophy
and science have been writing on the
brow of time. l have had no chance to
notice the wrinkles that time has writ
ten on my own brow.
In spite of the back sliding of the
nations that are now carrying on this
horrible war, and of the recent up
heaval of nature that crushed out the
lives of thousands, in spite OF the pita-
BILE moral or rather immoral condi- |
tions that seem to justify intelligent
men in popularizing theology that in 1
spires fear, in spite of the suffering of
the great army of the unemployed which |
ed Philadelphia yesterday to make of
Lincoln's birthday day of self sacri-
ice in order to get funds for their re-
ief. In spite of all the things that
'eem to have set civilization back
century. We still believe with the
great optimists that Goods Gin his
Heaven All's right with the world"
But this is no time for "reminiscences or
| am reminded of the story
# Scotch minister who had been in
harge of kirk but a short time, and
IS was natural, his members were dis
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19

I cussing him. He preached very long
( sermons. The janitor was obliged to be
1 present at all the services; one of the
/ church members, meeting the janitor,
asked, How do you like the new
/ domino -? "Oh. said the janitor, "
He's a fine preacher" But, said
the member, Don't you think his ser
mons Ger long?" Wishing to be loyal
the janitor replied. "Well now his ser
mons have fine beginning and a-beau-
tiful ending but atween man and man
if he left out all that comes between
they would be much better.
And so closing with sentiment sug
gested by the threatening clouds. l will
leave out what might have come be-
tween and so escape the dominies mis-
take.
Coaxed out of their winter resting
places by the mild and frequent rains,
the doffodils-our club flower, and the
violets are already giving promise of
rHowering soon, and so, no matter how
dark and wet the day,
1T is not raining rain to me
Its raining daffodils,
In every dimpling drop see
The wild flowers on the hills.
A cloud Of gray enfods the day
And hangs above the town.
1t is not raining rain to me
Its raining vioets down."
The hostesses were Mrs. J. G. Sharpe,
Mrs. Bessie Gillispie and Mrs. T. T.
Windsor, and the following menu was
served:
Chicken Salad, Cold Ham,
Delaware Biscuit, Coffee,
Ice Cream, Cake,
Nuts, Mints.
After the Luncheon a delightful liter
ary program was given, Mrs. George H.
Baynum taking the chair:
Violin Solo. .ceiretai Miss Blanche Blocksom
Elizabeth johnson.
Vocal Solo. Somewhere Hear A Voice Calling"
Miss Gertrude Atkins
Cello Solo. 'Bercenure de Goeelon." Mrs J. Harry
Recitation. "Gungadene." from Kiplns. =. Miss
Jessie Pleasanton.
instrumental Solo. yalse Bailliant Chopin A" Miss
January.
At the conclusion of program the club
adjourned, voting the affair to be the
most delightful of the season.
The following out-of town guests were
present:
Smyrna Mrs. S. ]. Reynolds, presi-
dent Uf State Federation of Clubs, Mrs.
Frank Postles, Mrs. Clifton, Mrs. John
Mrs. Ferguson.
Dover-Mrs. James L. Wolcott, Mrs.
William Denney, Miss L. Euginia Den
ney, Mrs. James Pennewill. Mrs. Will
liam Pennewill, Mrs. w. w. Richardson.
Frederick Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Lester
Carlisle, Mrs. Belts.
George Mary T. Cannon,
Mrs. Purnell, Mrs. H. C. Stewart.
Philadelphia-Mrs. Beale, Mrs. At
kins.
Wilmington-Mrs. J. Allen Colby.
Middletown-Mr Clarence Peole.
Wyoming Mrs. James L. Crossmore. !
Felton-Miss Warren.
Bridgeville-M Miss Ray Heydrick.
Delmar-Mrs. V. ]. Carmine.
Rehoboth Beach-Miss Powers.
Delaware City--Mrs T. j. Whiteman.
Harringtcn-Miss Ethel Reese.
Newark-Mrs. johnson.
Seaford- Mrs. E. j. Winder.
Lincoln-Mrs. Small.
Farmington-Mrs. William Day.
Milford-Mrs. Mary E. Williams.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
MILFORD DOGS ARE PRIZE
WINNERS AT bench SHOW

Two dogs owned by Miss Fannie
Holmes, of North Walnut Street, Mil
ford, Delaware. were entered in the
bench show held in Philadel 9hia for three
days last week, by the Philadelphia
Kennel Club, Broad and Wallace Streets,
and each of them won prizes in their
classes. These dogs are Maltese Ter
riers. and ''Sunny Jim" won the third
prize in his class, while Dainty" not
only won the first prize in her class, but
received the winners prize, which counts
in the championship class which is only
finally achieved after winning fifteen
points in the annual bench show. Miss
Holmes takes pride in her little pets and
is proud of their distinction in winning
the prizes in so great competion.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
PRE-LENTEN CARD PARTY.

The handsome home of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. John Abbott, West Front Street,
North Milford, was the setting for one
of the handsome social events of the
pre-lenten season, on Tuesday evening
last when bridge whist was the main
attraction. For twenty years past it
has been the custom of Mrs. Abbott to
entertain her friends at bridge the even
ing of Shrove Tuesday, and it will be
the last big social event here before the
Lenten season starts. About seventy
persons were present and enjoyed them
selves until after midnight.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
CHURCH NEWS.

st. Johns Church Sunday February
21st, Masses at 8 and10 a. m. Sun
day School at 3 p. m. Benediction,
Stations of the Cross and sermon at
7.30 p. m. Celebrant Rev. Father Nc
Laughlin.
Presbyterian Church Morning SER
vices at 80 O'Clock. Subject of SER
mon: The Purpose of Life. Sunday
School at 2 O'Clock. death of Ellis
Sons. Evening meeting at z o'clock.
Topic: "Favorite Chapters of the Bible"
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 o. m.
Fridays and other fast days Litany A
p. m. Holy Days, Holy Communion
1870 a. m. All are cordially invited.
First Baptist Church. Sunday $50
a. m. divine worship. Subject of ser
mon, "A Common Cheat" p. m.
Pastor Davis willpreach at the Williams
vile Chapel. Up. m. Christian Endeavor
led by Miss Minnie Wheeler. Come
spend a pleasant hour with the young
folks. The Endeavor Society spent a
pleasant evening at the home of Mrs.
Harry M. Bennett on Wednesday night
the time was spent in a pleasant social
way.
Avenue Methodist Episconal Church
Morning service at TO- 80, preaching by
the pastor. Sunday School at p. m.
good music, interesting lessons. Pay
US a visit and see for yourself. Ep-jl
worth League at 6.45. DR.. R. K. Steph- |
enson will preach in the evening at Z.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference will
be held this Friday evening at 7.30. A |
full attendance of the officials is urged. |
do not fail as it is important.
Class meeting at 7.3O on Monday.
Prayer meeting Thursday at the same
hour. Junior League Friday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
INSPECTION OF COMPANY B.

Company B of the Organized Militia
stationed at Milford. Delaware, will be
inspected by the United States authori-
ties on March 18th. The company is
doing well under the management of
Captain James Cannon, who desires TO
have few more young men of good
character and proper age. join the com
pany so as to have the maximum number
permitted on the rolls, and a waiting
list for joining. The number of men
presented upon the floor at inspection
will only figure in the merit co lnts.
Milford chronicle., 1915-02-19
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

On February 23rd, 1915, the fiftieth
anniversary of the wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry P. Richards will be cele-
brated at their home on West Street,
North Milford, by reception to their
many friends. In the afternoon the
relatives will be received at a special
gathering, and the evening will be made
especially memorable by the members
of the Masonic Fraternity and the Odd
Fellows, to both of which he has been
actively interested for more than a half
century. Mr.. Richards is the oldest
member of Temple Lodge, A. F. and
A. M.