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Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
WORK STARTED ON BOULEVARD

Work on the ten miles of the dupont
Boulevard, a contract for which was
recently let, has been started with a
rush this week. One large gang Of
men is busy clearing the land at the
northern entrance at Glendale, and it
is said that other gangs are working
further south. Several carloads of
road building materials passed Mil
ford this week consigned to the con-
tractors. Work will be pushed as
rapidly as possibly, and if the terms
of the contract are lived up to, the
grading, filling and leveling will have
been completed before January first
next. The part of the road on which
work is now being done is about seven
miles south of Milford. 1t has been
rumored that a decision may be given
by the United States Supreme Court
in the Boulevard case now before it.
previous to Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
BARRATT'S CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY

Before an audience of over two
thousand persons, which completely
filled the grove and public road ad-
joining. Rev. T. Howard Jones, of
Little Falls, N. Y, preached the an
niversary sermon at Barratt's Chapel
last Sunday afternoon, the occasion
being the one hundred and thirty
sixth anniversary of this cradle of
MethOdism" in Delaware.
Politicians throughout Delaware, be
cause Of the large crowds present,
took advantage of the occasion to
greet" friends of by-gone days, which
served as a gentle reminder Of the
sudden prominence such candidates
for State and county Offices had recent
ly acquired.
Rev. Leland Jones of Magnolia, in
charge of Barratt's Chapel, was assist
ed by Revs. Harris, Matthews, Bar
raft, Budd, Habbart and Grant, all
ministers from the towns adjacent to
Barratts Chapel.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination for the County Of Sussex, Del
aware, to be held at Milford, George
town, Del. and Salisbury, Nd, on
October %, 1916, to fill the position Of
rural carrier at Harbeson, and vacan-
cies that may later occur on rural
routes from other postoffces in the
aforementioned county. The exam
ination will be open only to male cit
liens who are actually domiciled in
the territory of a postofice in the
county, and who meet the other re-
quirements set forth in Form No. 1877
This form and application blanks may
be obtained from the offices mentioned
above or from the United States Civil
Service Commission at Washington,
d. c. Applications should be for
warded to the Commission at Wash
ington at the earliest practicable date.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
.27,33O PUPILS IN
DELAWARE SCHOOLS

Following are some of the early
totals that will appear in the state
ment of Delaware's Commissioner OF
Education, DR.. Charles A. Wagner,
about last years operation Of the pub
lie schools in the State to be submitt-
ed to the next session Of the Delaware
Legislature:
Number Of teachers employed, 719;
number of pupils enrolled, 1880.
Average term length-New Castle
County incorporated schools, 1SS days,
rural schools, 17S days; colored, 142.
Kent County, incorporated schools,
1888; rural, 157; colored, 1874.
Sussex County incorporated schools,
1853; rural, 1873; colored, ia.
Average number OF days each child
had his name on the school roll, called
belonged"
New Castle County, incorporated
schools. 161; rural, 129; colored, 104.
Ken County, incorporated schools,
1856; rural, 131; colored, So.
Sussex County incorporated schools,
las; rural, 105; coolred, 101.
Average number of days each child
attended school.
New Castle County incorporated
schools, 141; rural, 115; colored, 76.
Kent County, incorporated schools,
1S9; rural, SO; colored, "a.
Sussex County incorporated schools,
127; rural, 79; cOlored, g..
A comparison of the term length"
with the belonged" and of the be
longed" with the attended" for each
for each kind of school FOR each coun-
ty, affords food for thought. For in
stance, when the term length is 1873
days, why do the children belong only
161 days? While belonging 161 days
why do they attend only 161 days !?
The term is nine and one-half months
the children belong six months and
attend seven months. This is the
best showing in the state.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
CABSEY OWENS BEATEN and SHOT

Following a call on Deputy Attor-
ney-General Hutton to send officers to
a Negro camp meeting near Frederick,
last Sunday evening, State Detective
F. B. Murphey, Sheriff Kirby, Con-
stable Vansant and Chief of Police
Hurd left Dover in automobiles about
1880 o'clock for the camp, two miles
from Frederick. Causey Owens, a
negro, had been badly beaten and shot
in the leg by two other negroes, Hen
ry and Frank Flammer.
After the shooting the two Flam-
mers, who bear unsavory regulations,
having previously been before the
Kent County courts, and also arrest
ed some time ago on suspicion Of be-
ing implicated in a murder Of an Ital-
ian. at Chester, Pa, attempted to
make their escape, and would have
done so, but for the vigilance Of the
officers, who traced them as far as
Harrington, where they were about to
take the midnight train.
The two men were taken to Dover
and lodged in jail, where they will be
held pending the result of the injuries
to Owens, who is in critical condition.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
TOMATO PRICES SOAR
AS CATSUP MAKERS BID

The rivalry between catsup makers,
the new firm just established at Dover,
the Liberty Brand Canning Company
plant and the Snyder Canning factory
at Greenwood, caused a sensational
rise in the price of tomatoes Wednes-
day Of this week at the Dover railroad
station.
With the high price of 65 cents per
basket paid on Tuesday the bidding
started in Wednesday morning at 20
cents, and by IL o'clock had reached
80 cents, but the price dropped back
to 45 cents shortly before the day clos
ed. Most Of the Gamers had con-
ed. Most of the canenrs had con-
tracted for tomatoes at II cents per
basket, and the Richardson and Rob-
bins Cannery on Wednesday released
their contractors, allowing them to
sell wherever they could get the best
prices.
Last Tuesday a bid of 65 cents per
basket was placed on a wagOnload OF
tomatoes. Prices ranged all day on
Wednesday from so to IS cents per
basket, and one farmer, W. Reed, who
had a load of 106 baskets, was given a
check for s6S.6O for the load. Not
only was the bidding spirited at Dover
but also in other parts Of the state.
The new industry started some
weeks ago by Italians from New York,
in making a specially prepared sauce
which heretofore has been made in
Italy, is buying tomatoes heavily, they
being among those who paid high pric-
es. Prices at Milford have ranged
from 30 to so cents.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
NEGRO THIEVES CAPTURED

Railroad detectives arrested two ne
groes near Greenwood last Monday
They were Charles Hayward, of Har-
rington, and William Davis, or Mid
night Slim" who is a negro with a
reputation. They were wanted for
stealing a suit case from a lady in
Salisbury, who was on the north
bound midnight train which stopped
at Bridgeville. According to the evil
dence at the hearing before Magistrate
Todd at Bridgeville. the negroes
boarded the train at Laurel en- route
to Bridgeville, and when getting off in
company with several other negroes,
picked up the suit case, which was in
the aisle, and started walking toward
Greenwood. Mrs. Jackson, however,
missed her case a short time after
leaving Bridgeville, and reported the
fact to the railroad authorities.
1t is said Midnight Slim" is a des-
perate character, having broken Jail
at Georgetown last year, leaving
note addressed to Sheriff West that he
was easy" He is also connected
with a band of "roadsters" who are
thought to be in this section at this
time. Hayward is employed by Cook
Creadick at Harrington.
Davis was held under $4,000 bail
for court, while Hayward, charged
with being an accessory, was held un-
der $780, Both were committed to
Georgetown Jail.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs Of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

The Milford New Century Club will
hold its first meeting on Monday, Oct
9, at $3.50 o'clock, p. m.
How will Halloween be observed in
Milford? Why not have a big parade
with red fire?
The local W. C. T. o. meets with
Mrs. Clara Deputy, South Front St.,
next Tuesday evening, at 1880; text
word, pleasant. Z"
The Ladies' Aid of St. Paurs NJ. E.
Church met at the home Of James Pur
nell this week. Salad, worked bis
cult, ice cream, cake and coffee we're
served.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, October
1, mass at a. m. rosary, sermon
and benediction at 1880 p. m; mass
at Georgetown at 1880 a. m. All are
cordially invited.
There will be Sunday School and
preaching at Williamsville and Mil
ford Neck at the appointed time. Ev-
erybody is invited to come out and
enjoy the services.
There will be a moving picture ben
eft for the Charity Fund of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital at the Pal
ace Theatre the second week in Oc-
tober. Be ready to help the cause.
Twenty Delaware recruits, from
Fort dupont, arrived at Deming, New
Mexico, last Monday, in charge of
Corporal Edward G. Boland, and join
ed the First Delaware Regiment al
ready in camp there.
An American Eagle walked into the
power house door of the Milford
Chronicle Printing Company last Mon
lay. The engineer drove the eagle out
and it was killed in the Davis coal
yard by N. H. Davis, who struck the
bird on the head with a club. It
feet 1 inch from tip to
ip of its wings.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
Celebrate Their 5OTH
Wedding ANNIVERSARY

On Wednesday, September 25, 1866
Samuel H. Armour and Margaret A.
Townsend, of near Milford, were join
ed in holy matrimony by Rev. W. W.
France.
It is not the fortune of every couple
to have the pleasure of living togeth-
er for fifty years; but this has been
the experience of Mr.. and Mrs. S. +. .
Armour, who celebrated their golden
anniversary on Monday Of this week.
! Surprises seemed to crown the occa-
sion, which started on Saturday, Sep
tember 23rd, by the Milford Grange,
Of which Mr.. Armour Is a member,
holding their field day meeting at their
home.
Seventy grangers were present to
show their respect, and it was a COM
plete surprise to the two not acquaint-
ed with the fact, as part Of the mem
bers were present and seated before
Mr.. Armour and his wife had any
idea as to what was going to occur;
but they took their surprise nicely
and enjoyed it very much. After
spending the afternoon in social chat
ting, ice cream and cake were served,
and all returned to their homes re-
porting a royal good time.
Besides the grangers and family,
Charles P. Armour, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. NJ. Messick, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Armour and daughter Florence, and
Harold Dunnaker, from Cheswold
were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Armour are a very
rsnT q RI rnh hI hnFw
seventy years of age, and both being
well and active.
During their fifty years of married
life, nine children came to bless their
home, eight of whom they have raised
and are still living. Charles P,
Carrie NJ, John H. T., S. GOlan,
George B.. Samuel A. NJ, Elmer D.,
and Arthur W. Armour and
Pearl A. Messick.
Three are still at home with their
parents, while five are married. Not
having any invited guests, with the ex-
ceptiOn of two, the children with their |
families and W. A. Truitt, who was |
best man fifty years ago, and Mrs.
Lanah France, also a witness of the |
and a couple of unexpected |
soAASAo oil 6oAAAGA Gu OAA lLDnuaf ENtu-
ing to extend congratulations. A real |
old time wedding was realized, and /
several pretty gifts were received |
The children also presented an eight /
piece silver set.
Ice cream, cake and fruits were
and while the anniversary be-
gan with a surprise, it also ended with
)ne, for the bride and groom were
given a serenade which was the first
IN their married life.
All returned to their homes happy
If the fact that they had their mother
md father with them fifty years. Mr..
md Mrs. Armour now wish to extend
heir heartfelt thanks and apprecia-
ion for the many beautiful flowers;
o the grange for the surprise and the
he beautiful gift; to the children and
o each and every one of the many
riends who so kindly remembered
hem in any way and helped to make
heir golden anniversary a pleasure.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Clifford D. Mills, of Philadelphia,
spent the week end with relatives in
Milford.
Horace Frazier and sister, Theresa.
Of Philadelphia, were week end visit
ors Of Mrs. M. Nutter.
Miss Marie Rieger of Camden, N. J.
and Earl NcElmoyl Of Glouster, N. j.,
have been guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ona
Benson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter D.. Belts Of
Greenwood have returned home after
weeks visit with their mother, Mrs.
Virginia Passwaters.
Miss Loretta Lappington. of Beau
mont. Texas, is the guest Of Rev. and
Mrs. E. H. J. Andrews, and several
delightful parties have been given in
her honor.
Mrs. Mae Slime, of 81 E. Front St.,
left this week for Johnstown, Pa, to
visit friends. From there she will go
to Dubois, Pa, and Akron, Ohio, and
expects to be gone several months.
vaules Grier left this week for Phil
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University of Pennsylvania, and Har-
old Grier left last week for Newark
where he entered Delaware College.
Miss Flo Bowden Of Collingswood,
N. j., left on Monday after pleasant
visit with Miss Rachel Frame, who
has been spending the summer months
with her aunt, Mrs. Annie P. Will
liams.
Miss Mabel Trader, who is attend
ing Beacon College, Wilmington, spent
the week end with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William ]. Trader, accom-
panied by her cousin, Miss Mildred
Butler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford B Donovan,
Of near Milford, have been entertain
ing Mr. and Mrs. William G.. Jones /
and Miss Helen Jones of Wilmington |
and Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Filings
worth Of near Milton.
j Theodore S. Coulbourne, pay clerk /
On the U. S. S. New York, will be |
in October to Norfolk, Va,
and expects to have shore duty for
about three years. Mr.. Coulbourn's
family will leave Milford about Dec.
LIST, and will reside in Norfolk.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
PAPER nils BUSY

The shortage Of paper and the re-
sultant increased demand on the fac
tories and, mills that are supplying
it have almost doubled and trebled
their former business. That being
particularly true of the mills that sup
ply the raw material, naturally the
Jessup g. Moore Paper Co., Will, Del,
has its share Of the work. As an ex-
ample of the way the mills have been
working, four barges and two schoon-
ers loaded with wood, from which the
wood pulp used in the manufacture
of paper is produced, went up the
Christiana to the pulp mill since last
Wednesday. In the early part of the
week two more went up. In addition
the men who are in the plant are
working overtime, and yet the output
is far from meeting the increased de-
mand.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
POULTRY PRICES CONTINUE TO SOAR

The following item. sent from
Monroeville, N. j., was published in
the Philadelphia Press last Sunday
when a lad from a nearby farm
was handed S115 for a pair Of squads
by a poultry buyer when he had ex-
pected about half dollar, the little
fellow was almost speechless. This
buyer has been paying that sum all
the week, and states that the same
prices will prevail, and probably go
higher. Those who prefer to sell by
the pound are getting 81 cents. Dress
ed chickens are bringing 80 cents,
eggs 80 cents in cash and a trifie more
in trade. Buyers predict that holi-
day prices for turkeys and chickens
will be the highest in ten years."
These are the conditions in New
Jersey.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
IS new STUDENTS

Sixty-eight students had entered
Delaware College in the Freshman
class up until last Saturday night
These students are from seven states
as follows: Delaware, 46, Maryland,
6; Pennsylvania, s; New York, 3; New
Jersey, 3; Massachusetts,, 1, and Texas
1. Thirty-one of the number have
elected to take the various engineer
ing courses; 19 arts and science; 16
four-year agriculture, and two special
agriculture courses. AS a whole the
entering class is said to be better pre-
pared than classes in previous years.
New students entering later brought
the number to S5.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
MARRIED
RYAN-McNEAL.

A pretty wedding took place on
Thursday evening of last week when
Rev. Stephenson, pastor of the Ave
nue. M. E. Church, united in marriage
Miss Della McNeal, of Wilmington,
and Elijah Ryan, of Milford. Follow
ing the ceremony, a reception took
place at the home of the brides broth
er, Harry McNeal, on Pear street,
when a large number of relatives and
friends Congratulated the bride and
groom. The bride wore a pretty blue
silk dress trimmed with white fur and
carried white roses, and was attend
ed by Miss Irah Hill, of Harrington,
as bridesmaid, who wore a white dress
and carried roses. Herman Hill, Of
Dover, was the best man. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ryan will reside at 109 Franklin
Street, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
MILFORD GRANGE

The regular meeting of Milford
Grange, the first meeting in Grange
Hall since spring, will be held at 2.3O
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at which
time a good attendance is expected.
The topic for discussion at tomorrow's
meeting will be, What Reform, If
any, is our Grange Working for at the
Coming Election?" This discussion
will be led by Lavinus Austin and A.
B. Peet. The second topic up for
discussion will be Automobiles, their
Advantages and Disadvantages. This
will be led by Medford Jones, Frank
Waters and Walter Dill. The Grang-
ers are working hard to make their
annual bazaar a success, and every
indication at the present time points
to a record breaker.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
BE BLEW OUT THE GAS

Howard Ellis, aged 10 years, of
Greenbackville, Va, who for two
weeks had been boarding at the home
Of Samuel S. Santmeyer, 903 Vande-
yer Avenue in Wilmington, was found
overcome last Saturday after the door
had been broken open when he refus-
ed to answer calls to get up for break
fast. He was taken to the Delaware
Hospital by the Phoenix ambulance,
and revived Later it was said he
would recover. It is supposed he
blew out the gas before going to bed.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
RENDERED A KITCHEN SHOWER

Miss Letha Joseph was given a very
pleasant surprise last Wednesday ev-
ening, about $3.50 o'clock, when about
thirty Of her friends gathered at her
new home on West Third Street, North
Milford, and participated in a "house
warming" Unlike most surprises, this
one proved beneficial as we'll as social,
as it was in the nature of a kitchen
shower, and a large assortment Of
necessities for that most important
part Of the household were showered
upon the hostess. Miss Joseph, to-
gether with her nephew, Charles
Hammond, have but lately started
housekeeping, and to say that Miss
Joseph is grateful for the considera-
tion Of her numerous friends is but
stating it mildly.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
PUBLIC SALES

The administrators Of John H. Ro-
berts, Sr., will sell the balance Of his
personal property next Tuesday. Oct
3rd. See advertisement in this paper
for particulars.
Harry B. Windsor will sell a valu-
able lot of stock and personal prop
erty at his farm near Milford, on Oc-
tober 4th. For particulars, read ad-
vertisement in this paper and posters.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
HOSPITAL COLLECTION GROWING

The Dime Collection for the new
Hospital Building, has been increas-
ed some this week, and the manage
ment thanks everyone who has given
and also those who have helped col
lect.
So many neighboring towns are re-
spending to the appeal that authorit-
les feel that it will not be very long
before the building is erected. If the
towns will just realize how much
these small sums amount to, and will
know that no contribution is consid-
cred too small, more will respond.
This week another collector for Har
rington, Mrs. ]. W. Shelldrake, one
for Georgetown, Mrs. Joseph NAPLES,
one for Greenwood, Miss Myrtle Nc
Ilvaine, and one for Milford Neck,
Miss Annie Beswick, have been added
to the list.
The money collected is placed on
interest until enough to start building
the hospital is assured, and if the sue
cess anticipated is realized, the mon
ey will not have to remain in the bank
for any great length of time.
All collections will please be sent to
Mrs Francis d. Welcome by Tues
day of each week, so the reports may
be printed.
Our report follows:
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
new JEEELRY STORE OPENS

Nicholas NJ. Stokes, who for several
months past has been employed at the
iewelry store Of b. B. Topping, has
gone in business for himself. He will
open his business in the store just
vacated by Captain Murphy, in the
Windsor Block. With Mr.. Stokes,
Charles Zack has identified himself,
and will have charge Of the repairing
department. Mr.. Stokes is well
known to the people Of Milford, and
it is more than likely that he will
make a success of his new business
venture
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
MAJOR LAEK INJURED At DEHING

While riding in review before the
post commander at Deming, New Mex
leo, Wednesday, Major W. E. Lank, Of
Milford, who is in command Of the
Second Battalion Of Delaware troops
stationed at Deming, was thrown from
his horse. He received a number Of
bruises but was not dangerously in
jured. He was taken to the field hos
pital where medical treatment was
given him.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
TO HELP THE PALMER HONE

The Kings Daughters will send
their semi-annual contribution to the
Palmer Home at Dover, October 9Th.
Anyone wishing to contribute canned
fruit, jelly, vegetables, or anything
that can be used in the home, kindly
send them to Miss Mildred Causey be-
fore that date.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
TOMATOES 50 CENTS BASKET

The market for tomatoes at the
Milford depot last Tuesday ranged
from 80 to so cents per basket; the
latter price was paid for 80 baskets
of fine large tomatoes. while fair to
good sized tomatoes brought from SO
to 40 cents. Charles NJ. Hammond
has paid for one small lot 81 cents
per basket.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
DEMOCRATIC MEETING TONIGHT

Robert p. Davis and Frederick II.
Whitehead, committeeman for the
Democratic Party in the First Repre-
sentative District, have issued a call
for a meeting Of the voters Of that
party to assemble at Armory Hall at
8 o'clock this evening, at which time
business Of Importance will be discuss
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29

With the amount of S67.1O previous
ly acknowledged this makes the grand
total of dime collections amount to
$S420.
The Frederick collection will be re-
ported next week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-06
STATE SUPT. WILSON
ISSUES STATEMENT

State Supt. R. H. Wilson issued the
following statement today:
Oklahoma City, Sept 5.
To the School Patrons of Oklahoma:
In practically every district in the
state arrangements have been made
for the opening of school. Nearly
5000 of the $4,000 teachers employed
have been attending Summer Normals
this year. In many counties schools
will open for longer terms than ever.
New equipment has been placed in a
number Of schools. Many libraries
have been added and the rural social
center movement and consolidated
schools have been organized For
these improvements we are indeed
thankful, and we appreciate the influ-
ence which the press has had in this
new plan Of breaking away from the
old idea and making our school sys-
tenn a real, live, vital business. We
are urging>that more business be put