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Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Beginning May lst, Mr.. Frederick X,
Reybold until this time connected with
the Philadelphia North American, will
become associated with Every Evening
as managing editor Mr.. Reybold is a
native Delawarean, born in Delaware
City, and has had ample experience in
newspaper work. He was with the Phil
adelphia Record for nine years, and then
went to the North American.
The arrangement with Mr.. Reybold
was entered into by Samuel Bancroft, Jr.
late president of Every Evening Printing
Co., about a month before the illness,
which ended fatally compelled him to 90
TO a hospital for treatment Mr.. Rey-
bold was permitted to become financi-
ally interested as a stockholder in the
Every Evening Printing Co., and Mr..
William +. Metten, who has been associ-
ated with the newspaper for the past
twenty years, and for the past FIVE years
as business manager and treasurer, was
also taken into the company in like man
ner.
These, changes, however, will not in
any manner affect the policy of Every
Evening, Mr.. Merris Taylor will con
Time as editor, and Mr.. A. 0. H. Grier,
as city editor. Mr.. Joseph Bancroft, who
has been vice-president of the company
for six years, will represent the estate of
Mr.. Samuel Bancroft, Jr., in the COM
panv.
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
GREENWOOD.

), Mothers Day will be celebrated at tn
!, Methodist Protestant Church on Sunda,
i evening with appropriate ceremonies
: All persons are especially invited t,
4, come to the services and honor tn,
mothers. A white carnation is tn,
Z symbol which will be worn all over tn,
United States.
Mrs, H. B. Horney and children have
gone to Maryland to visit friends.
The Grange will meet as usual on Sat
usday afternoon, and the members are
especially urged to be present, as there
is much important business to be trans.
acted before the summer recess.
Helen Bradley, of Wilmington, is al
the bedside of her paralyzed mother
here.
Work on the new school building is
nearing completion.
7. P. Rust, who is erecting a hard
ware store here, visited his family at
Dover on Sunday.
While aiding in lifting ties on the NJ.
d. & V. railroad at Love Point, Robert
Donovan, section boss of Greenwood.
met with a very painful accident when
he slipped and fell He fell directly
under spike which a man was driving.
and before he was noticed the spike had
been driven thru his finger, and ne was
pinned tight to the ties. He has suf-
tered much pain as a result of the ac-
cident.
Mrs. Howard Houseman, Of New Ter
sey, is here aiding her mother who is
ill.,
About twenty-five members of the
local lodge listened to an able sermon
by Rev. P. L. Rice at the Methodist
Protestant Church last Sunday evening.
West Tolbert, who was recently oper- |
ated on at Baltimore hospital, shows |
little improvement at this time.
Annie Day, of Wilmington, is spend
ing short time here with her mother.
Mrs. Elizabeth Long.
John Hopkins son of Rev Mr. Hop
kins, is convalescent after a short
illness.
Agnes Gibson is in Philadelphia
where she has accepted a position.
Alice Cox is visiting in Smyrna.
j. Z. Ownes was New York visitor
last week.
Trout are more plentiful and a little
,heaper than they were earlier in the
season.
Mrs. Sallie Wiley was a delegate 10
he Sunday School convention held ir
last week.
Martin Cox has been visiting his FAM
ly during the past few days.
The electric light service in Green
wood is very good, and patrons are well
pleased
Edward Meredith is very i'll at this
writing.
S. L. Richards and son are visiting his
rother in Iowa. When they return
irs. Richards and daughter, Frances
ill 60 to Rochester, n. Y, for a visit.
A concrete pavement is being laid in
-ont of the new brick stores of ]. {.
orwick.
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
styles.

We are showing number of different shapes
but the most popular shape for young men
will be high crowns, medium width brims. in
the rough sennett braids-Sl.50 81, $3.50. 50
For the older or more conservative man we
are showing both fine split straws and fine
sennetts, medium crown, medium brim. tis
very pretty hat.-sl.5O. 81. $3.50, $500.
Every hat we sell is guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Be sure and see our
line before buying.
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
FELTON,.

Death visits our little town again OF
the 18th and claimed Mrs Hannah Tee
widow of the late James NJ. Tee. who
died the 18th of March. She was gooC
woman and a member of the Presbvter.
ian Church. Her funeral services were
held at her late residenceon Wednesday,
in charge of Rev. Russell Paynter, assis-
ted by Rev. G. ]. Meredith. Intermeni
at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
We are glad to say that Mrs. Tohn
Carson is doing very nicely at this writ
ing Her many friends hope to see her
out and around again soon
Miss Nettie Donovan spent Sunday
with Miss Virgie Warren.
Miss Helen Case spent Sunday with
Miss Lagatha Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jones and child
ren have returned to Philadelphia after
spending a few days with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Jones.
William Cook, of Trenton, visited his
parents, Charles Cook and wife last week.
Died at his late residence on Monday.
April 10Th, Henry Whitaker. He was a
good man, a member of the NJ. Z.
Church. He had not been in good health
for some. He leaves widow and ore
son his funeral services were held on
Thursday at his late residence, and in
terment at Barratt's Chapel. William
A. Berry funeral director.
William A. Berry entertained G. H.
Berry and W. c Wright from Blackston's
Cross Roads, at his home on Monday
md Tuesday of last week.
James R. Rowland has purchased from
: L. Hardesty and son new FIVE pas
enger Ford automobile,
II. Glawville has sold to Christopher
.uff, living near Edwardsville, a new
i've passenger Briscoe automobile.
Death visited our town again on Mon
ay, May 5rd, and taken from our midst
ne Of Felton's oldest citizens, William
!. Sullivan, who has been on the sick
st for some time. He was loved bv all
-ho knew him and he had gained a
umber of warm friends far and near
no will greatly miss him. His funeral
.rvices were held on Thursday at his
te residence, and interment at Barratt's
hapel.
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor: Your issue of April 25rC
came duly to my Study, and as usual, il
was eagerly read because it is generally
so full of interesting news. But this
issue contained so much sad news to me
that I almost wish it might have been
lost in the mail
There on the first page in deep and
somber head lines was the announce
ment OF Brother Carroll's death. and
the brief summary of his life which was
indeed most beautifully written. want
to express my thanks to you for such a
testimonial both because he merited it
and because he was my dear friend
even IN the early years of my ministry.
hrst became well acquainted with
him at a Camp-meeting that he CON
Quoted at old Zoar, Sussex County. /
think he was then the Pastor at Mills
boro, and for some reason, he invited
me down there to preach and to assist in
the meetings. l had a great time at
that meeting and made many friends
whom have carried in my heart with
thanksgiving these years; and for sew
eral subsequent Camp-meetings, I was
an annual visitor at Zoar.
Brother James Carroll was a most
interesting and helpful Christian min
lister to me; he was the soul of honor,
patience, geniality and religious opti-
mism. Those who knew him loved him |
because Of his genuineness, and they |
viii all mourn his departure but none /
viii more keenly regret it the writer.
IN my further perusal Of the paper,
came to page six and there / saw the
picture Of Doctor George William
Marshall, a gentleman for whom I have
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
COVERDALE'S X-ROADS
Near BridgevilleJ

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. wilkins au6
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Short, have beer
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Elliott
Mr.. and Mrs. James Reynolds, of Green.
wood, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Conway.
Miss Alice O'Day is visiting her aun,
Mrs. Mary P. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Reynolds, of Green
wood, and Mr.. Abe Conway and daueh-
ter, Bertha, were the guests of p. w.
Conaway and Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Con-
away recently.
Misses Eulah Sullivan and Edith Christ
vich, were the guests of Lena Mellow
ell on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
BOWERS.

The wedding of Miss Annie Kelle1
and Frank Spaid, both of Bowers Beach
took place on Tuesday, April 9th, 1915
5 at Magnolia, Del. Rev Leland Jackson
officiating. The bride and groom went
to Philadelphia on their wedding tour.
When they returned to Bowers on Sat
urday morning, the boys organized a
serenade of the old time order. at which
every noise making thing was called
into use. After prolonged celebration
the bride and groom finally appeared at
the door, but could not muster up cour-
age to invite the crowd in for a serenade
reception.
There is quite fleet of oyster boats
working off this place. and when thev
all come ashore evenings it makes
| Bowers lively.
The fishermen report poor catches of
trout, and lay the cause to the long
| spell of dry weather; but the recent
showers may help the luck to turn. For
this reason Davidson & Minner, who
salt these fish in large quantities here
and sell to dealers in salt fish. have
done but little so far; the prices have I
ranged too high for sailing purposes.
The Bowers base ball team will lust
wipe the earth up with the Magnolia |
team when they play the game sched- /
uled for Saturday at Bowers = Beach.
everybody should come to see the game.
A uniou picnic will be held on Sat
urday, May Sth, when the public school
at Bowers Beach and the Warren School 4
VIII join issues. 1t IS almost a certainty
that several doctors will b reeded that
evening after the picnic, as 50 much ice
cream and cake will surely founder a
nj mber OF the usual patrons of these
annual free festivals. Jnst C,l them IN
once, and see the result.
Jose Coverdale has bought a new
touring car, and he will GER
,ainIy become a very expert driver-for
he mas found more excuses to 90 to
nearby towns since the new car arrived
han his farm business has furnished 5
before in FIVE years. Jose is some driver
90, and on the new shell road the speed 5
INIT is in danger. 5
Miss Louise Baust is visiting Mrs
Nm. Cohee near Laws Church. s
Miss Allie Williams has been vis;ti,,g s
Misses Blanche and Mabel Trader THIS Z
week near Milford.
Miss Ida Richardson, of Little Creek s
S a guest of Miss Abbie Buckaloo 2
Mrs. Mamie Davidson has been visit. 3
ng in the city this week. Is
Mrs Alfred Martin is on a trip with I
Ir. and Mrs. w. S Davidson. 8
Representative Thomas Salevan has :
uckled down to real work this spring.
ince the legislature adjourned. and s
etween the sun and the wind he has T.
egained his coat of tan; and it is re-
orted that he has regained his appetite 8
or real serviceable dinners of pot-pie =
nd dumplings Tom says the lob Of .
sgislating does not afford sufficient real 8
xercise to keep a healthy man from r
citing sluggish. From the wav he has y
cen hustling the past six weeks. there s
Ill be little complaint about exercise. 4
-e has one of the finest apple orchards =
-der. p
The rains, tho light, have done much =
bod; the drought had become a serions s.
after to farmers and truckers gener- Il
~ St. Paul, Jr. IL
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07

Ex-JUDGE GEORGE GRAY passed the
seventy-fifth mile stone of his age this
week, and let us all hope that many
more markers of this kind will be in
store for him. George Gray is an honor
TO any state or country, and of such men
we may we'll be proud
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
BRIDGEVILLE

+. G Adams has one of the most re.
markable race horses ever seen in this
section. After having been in training
only two months, the animal last Fri
day went the last quarter of the first
mile in thirty-hve seconds, and the same
quarter of the second mile in thirty-three
seconds. Stop watches were held by
DR.. L. NJ. Cahall, Edwin Myers, and
R. W. Adams, and all registered the
same. The owner prizes "Humming
Bird very highly. and has already re-
fused thousand dollars for her.
On Sunday evening last two boys,
aged IS and IS years, whose homes are
near town, entered the hardware store
Of William Cannon and stole revolvers,
cartridges, and several other things
They then went to the station, where
they shot several times, and afterwards
walked down the railroad to Greenwood,
shooting out a number of switch lights
on the way. At Greenwood they bought
tickets for Newark, and since then they
have not been seen.
Mrs. Lavertta La Verne is on the sick
list this week. She is under the care of
DR.. Palmer.
Senator o. A. Newton has been elect
ed director of the d. NJ. & V. railroad |
Representative George A. Hill, who |
has been very i'll with stomach trouble, |
is somewhat improved at this time. DR..
Dick, of Salisbury. is in attendance, as
is also a trained nurse.
The w. c. T. U. held their. monthly
meeting last Tuesday at the home of
Mrs. Nc Allen. Flower day will be held
at the home of Mrs. Chas. Owens on the
18th of May.
The Tuesday Night Club of this town
was entertained by the Tuesday Night
Club of Laurel this week
G. Z. Whitney is having a concrete
pavement laid in front of H. J. Ander-
son s store.
Charles Owens, H. w. Canron, R. R.
layton, and William Truitt left this
week for the South to engage in buying
berries. They will return home in time
or the berry season in Delaware.
Henry Swiggett spent the week end
With relatives near Lincoln.
The race horse Fl Fl has been sold to I
,arties in Michigan for $1,000. The 7
nimal was shipped to its new home on
'uesday. P
Charles Brown visited his parents at =
orters, Delaware, last week. !
c. f. Brown has returned from a
usiness trip to Philadelphia and New '
'ork. ;
The barber shop of Luther Calhoon
as been newly papered and painted. II
The stores of W. B. Dickerson and o
Ir. kimbel have been equipped with Q
as lights. \
Martin Elliott, together with some Il
lends from near Milford, debated here "
st Friday evening at the benefit which ~
nc nrfr~ for ff.ef H. ri / X
eds will be used for installing electric -,
ghts in the school building.
Deeds rrinrt cranae hn.,d. 49,. l...ht. WI
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
Derrickson & Vankirk
Straw Hats

The season is now on for straw hats and
every man likes nice cool-looking straw
of some shape for warm days. 1t not
only makes him feel cooler, but he looks
cooler. The main thing is to find hat
that is the right shape for you, and that
fits comfortably; one that feels just as
good on your head as your old felt hat
We have the kind you are looking for. There
was once time when you couldn't get a straw
hat that felt good on your head; to-day it is
different We are showing the new patent
self-conforning sweat bands. that any man can
wear, no matter what shaped head you have
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07
Derrickson & Vankirk
Shirts /

The largest shirt stock south of Wilmington
Any man that wants to buy good shirt does
Milford chronicle., 1915-05-07

Deeds, mortgages, bonds, notes double
or single, probate blanks, sale bills and
other legal blanks, can be had at the
barber shop of Luther Calhoun. in
Bridgeville. Mr.. Calhoun is the agent in
Bridgeville. for the Milford Chronicle
Publishing Co. and will receive advertise
ments or orders for Job printing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
GOLD MEDAL FOR GOETHALs S
Tells How Panama Cnnni Was Built
Under Autocrntic Rule.

CHICAGO. January 23.-Coloncl
George w. Goethals was presented with
a gold medal by the Chicago Geo
graphic Society here tonight II was
his sixth. in recognition Of his work
on the Panama Canal. Colonel G. w
Goethals told members of the Univer-
sity Club how the Panama Canal came
10 be built under what he termed auto
cratic rule. The original commission
was ruling at the time said Colonel
Goethals. 'and there was friction in it's
ranks. Mr.. Taft, then Secretary of
War. came down. and I explained the
situation. EIc said: Colonel, I think a
mans value as a public servant is
determined by the number of kicks he
can take without suucaling'
Not long afterwards | went to
Washington and had a talk with Presi-
dent Roosevelt. He said: Colonel.
think l will abolish that commission
and concentrate In you. An executive
order Will do it, When I mentioned
this to Mr.. Taft. he said: Yes, that's
the way 1t ought to be done, but it
isn't the way the law says When
told Mr.. Roosevelt what the Secretary
of War had said. the President said.
Enthusiastically: Il don't care n hang
for the law. l want that canal built"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
SEEKS AID FOR SERVIANS
Former Virginia Belle Tells Story of
Their SuTerings.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch. 7

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
NEW YORK. January 23-Mme
Salvko Grouitch. formerly Miss Mabel
Dunlap. n Virginia belle. wife of a
Servian Cabinet member, arrived on the
Lusitania to-day. She brought n story
of patient suffering from the great con-
centration camp I'm the Servian interior.
There arc 700. 900 homeless women and
children being fed by the government.
while their husbands and fathers arc
at the front.
This great camp. she said. Is covered
with badly constructed shelters. that
do little to protect the inmates from
cold and rain. Her purpose in coming
to the United States Is to enlist the
aid OF Americans in obtaining seed and
farming implements for these homeless
ones, so they may return to their
former places Of residence and take UP
the tilling OF land
Nine. Grouitch insisted that she was
not good talker, but others on board
said she talked $500 for her help fund
from the pockets of the passengers at
concert on Thursday night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
HER ALIMONY CUT AGAIN
Mrs. Abigail Hancock Bishop Must Get
Along on $4,000 Yearly.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatchl

Especial To The Times -Dispatchl
NEW YORK. January 23.-Mrs
Abigail Hancock Bishop. who was
awarded $50. 900 a year alimony and a
divorce decree against James Cunning
ham Bishop. banker and clubman, to-
day had her allowance cut TO $4,000 a
year. Justice Gof fixed the new
amount. and also directed that a Ger
tain part Of the allowance be withheld
during the next three years TO compen-
safe Mr.. Bishop for rugs OF great value
which he contends his wife removed
from their home without warrant.
After the alimony had been fixed at
$4,000 year. Bishop appealed, and
the appellate division cut the amount
to $4,000 yearly. Last September Mr..
bishop appealed to the court TO have
the alimony reduced TO $4,000 a year
upon the ground that he had with
drawn from the banking firm OF Red
mond Co, and was receiving no in
come except the sls.400 n year which
he gets from trust fund of his
fathers estate.
Mrs Bishop contended that his with
drawal from Redmond & Co was np-
parent. but not real. She said he still
retained a secret interest. Justice Con
finds there Is no evidence to support
this contention, but he advises Bishop
TO get busy and do some work TO in
crease his income
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
EARLE is FREE AGAIN
Wife Secures Divorce From Artist or
Many Love Affairs.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. January 23.-Terdinand
Pinney Earle. famous on two conti-
ncnts for his love affairs. again is clear
of the bonds OF matrimony and free to
marry his latest affinity" Miss Char
lotte Herman. OF Rutherford, N j.
Earle and Miss Herman are occupying
an expensive cottage at Allenhurst,
n. j.
An interlocutory degree of absolute
divorce was to-day granted the artist g
third wife. formerly Helen Thorda Sid
ford. of oxford. England. by Supreme
Court Justice a. S. Tompkins. of Nyack.
y. y. Alimony Of 500 per month and
counsel fees OF $500 were allowed Mrs.
Earle. She Is also awarded the Gus
tody OF their two children.
The marriage took place at Oxford.
England. on June 10. 1911. and divorce
was filed November 80, 1914 Mrs.
Earle is now In England.
Earle and Miss Herman were SEN
fenced respectively TO two and one
months Imprisonment In FraKce last
March for kidnapping the artists son
b. his first wife from boarding
school.
Mile. Emile Fishbachcr. daughter OF
Paris bookseller. was the artists first
wife. y boy. Harold. was born TO the
union after the artist brought Mrs.
Earle to New York
-Four years later Miss Julia Kuttner
was introduced to the wife as Earle's
"soulmate." He married her. in Venice,
before the French courts granted a
divorce TO Mrs Earle No. l.
Friendship with Gertrude Buelle
Dunn. OF Chicago. led to an annulment
of the marriage of Mrs. Earle No. ..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
THAW REACHES BOSTON
ON HIS WAY TO NEW YORK
Cheering Thousands Greet Stanford
Whites Slayer mt North Ter
minal Station.
IN CUSTODY OF OFFICIALS
Surrendered by New Hampshire Au-
thorities to Empire State Repre-
sentatives-Thanks People for
Their Kindness and Consideration.

BOSTON. January 23.-Chcering thou
sands met Harry X. Thaw at the North
Terminal Station here late to-day when
the slayer OF Stanford White arrived
from Concord. y. H.. where earlier In
the day he had been released to the
New York authorities
The train on which Thaw was n pas
scnger rolled into the station at an
hour when tens of thousands OF COM
muters were hurrying home. An extra
detail of police failed TO maintain or
der, and the crowd fairly swept the
officers Off their feet. Thaw was hus-
tied through the surging, cheering mob
TO taxi. which took him to a hotel
William Travers Jerome. special deputy
attorneygeneral of New York, in
charge of the arrangements. decided to
remain In Boston until ! a. NJ, leaving
on train to arrive in New York at
O'Clock tomorrow morning. Thaw
made no attempt to conceal his dsap-
pointment over the delay, and some OF
his friends said that If he arrived in
New York on Sunday. 1t would be more
difficult for him to make application
for bail.
a crowd OF 900 gathered at the sta
tion In the New Hampshire capital and
shouted their farewells. Thaw re-
sponded by waving his hand. smiling
and bowling.
NO SIGN OF RECOGNITION
BETWEEN THAw AND JEROME
Thaw was attended by Sheriff Horn
beck and two deputies. Mr.. Jerome
and Franklin Kennedy. deputy attor-
ney-general of New York, made the
trip in another part of the same car,
hut there was no sign of recognition
between Thaw and the two prosecutors.
Sheriff Holman a. Drew, OF Berlin,
and Policeman Clark -. stevens, OF
Concord, who have been Thaw's Gus
todians during his sixteen months so
journ in New Hampshire. rode with the
prisoner from Concord to Manchester.
Just before his former guardians left
the train. Thaw showed great feeling
over the parting A small crowd gath
cred AT the Manchester station to wave
their farewells. Other little bands OF
sympathizers were on hand ut other
stations. While OH the train Thaw
gave out statement, In which he
said:
"On leaving New Hampshire, / wish
to thank It's people for their extreme
kindness and consideration for nv
had expected that the decision might
have allowed me to return with her
to our home in Pittsburgh. But we
must all submit to the decree of the
Supreme Court"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-24
PATRONAGE ROW MAY END
Difficulties between President and
senate Likely to he Adjusted.

WASHINGTON. January o3.-Indica-
tions that difficulties between the
President and the Senate over appoint
ments would be adjusted soon were
evident tonight in persistent reports
that the President would make other
nominations for positions now filed
by men whose nominations have been
rejected. AT the White House ii was
said no definite decision has been
reached on the question
In connection with the Missouri sit
uation, 1t was reported that the Presi-
dent was considering Robert l.. Greg
ory for postmaster ut Kansas City, in
place of Douglas Collins. and Shannon
Douglas in place OF Ewing Bland, Jr.
The nominations OF both Collins and
Bland have been rejected. but they are
serving under recess appointments.