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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06
PRESIDENT ISSUES
 A PROCLAMATION
URGES OBSERVANCE OF FLAG
 DAY JUNE f4TH.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-President Wilson issued 8 proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to celebrate Flag Day. June fl. with patriotic exercises, giving expression to our thoughtful love of America
 The proclamation follows:
 My fellow countrymen: Many cir cumstanees have recently conspired to turn our thoughts to critical ex- animation Of the conditions of our na- tional life, of the influences which have seemed to threaten to divide us in interest and sympathy, of forces within and forces without that seem ed likely to draw us away from the happy traditions of united purposes and action of which we have been so proud.
 Tt has, therefore. seemed to me fitting that I should call your atten- tion to the approach of the anniver- sary of the day upon which the flag of the United States was adopted by the Congress as the emblem of the Union and to suggest to you that it should. this year and in the years to come, be given special significance as a day of renewal and reminder. day upon which we should direct our minds with a special desire or re newal to thoughts of the ideals and principles of which we have sought to make our great government the en- bodiment.
 T therefore suggest and request that throughout the nation and if pos sible in every community, the four teenth day Of June be observed as Flag Day with special patriotic ex- ercises, at which means shall be taken to give significant expression to our thoughtful love of America, our com prehension of the great mission of liberty and justice to which we have devoted ourselves as people, our pride in the history ana our enthus- iasm for the political program of the nation, our determination to make it greater and purer with each gener ation and our resolution to demon strate to all the world it's vital union in sentiment and purpose, accepting only those as true compatriots who feel as we do the compulsion of this supreme allegiance.
 Let us on that day rededicate our selves to the nation. one and insepar- able from which every thought that is not worthy Of our fathers first vows of independence. liberty and right shall be excluded and in which We shall stand with united hearts for an America which no man can cor rupt, no influence draw away from it's ideals, no force divide against itself, nation signally distinguished among all the nations of mankind for it's clear, individual conception alike of it's duties and it's privileges, it's obli- gations and it's rights"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06
Ex-CoUNcILMAN PAUP BUSY.

Ex-Councilman c. E. Paup is ap- parently making short work of driv- ing fish traps with his new piledriver He left yesterday morning, drove sev- eral traps CD and returned early this morning to coal up for another go, and incidentally, give his men a chance to cast their votes They say he looks as lonesome as a canary bird in it's cage since Mrs. left-poor fellow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06

To make a man perfectly happy, tell him that he works too hard, that he spends too much money, that he is misunderstood" or that he is differ ent" None of this is necessarily com plimentary, but it will fiatter him in finitely more than merely telling him or good
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06

NOTICE-The Civic Club will hold it's regular meeting this evening at the Council Chamber. Let every mem Der attend as business of importance will be taken up.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06
NEWS ITEMS FROM THE JUNEAU
 DISPATCH.

w. c. Beattie, district superintend- ent of the United States bureau of education who recently resigned his position will leave next week for Cot tage Grove, Ore, where he will be superintendent of the schools at that place MT. Beauties successor has not as yet been appointed but it is rumored that Charles W. Hawkes. worth who is in charge of the Educa- tional Bureau at Hydaburg will re- ceive the appointment. MT. Hawkes. worth has been in this line of work for the past eight or nine years he has been at Hydaburg for the past five years and for three years previ ous to that he was teaching at Point Barrow and previous to that he acted as a distant superintendent of the north west division.
 The poll of the enumerators ap- pointed to ascertain the sentiment of the people of Chitina as to the sale of liquor in that town have returned poll of 39 wet and 39 dry, and five who registered no opinion, says the Cordova Times.
 Under previous rulings of the court it is supposed that this means no li- cense will be granted, as it has been held that when a person refuses to voice an opinion, the vote shall be counted as dry.
 The result of the election at Chiti- no is a surprise to many who recently have been there, as it was the gen. eral opinion that the. place would go wet
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06

MT. W. A. Williams the genial fore man of the Northern Machine Works, was pleasantly surprised last evening by party of his friends, assembled in honor of his 18th birthday
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06

Husbands motto: A good lie in time
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-06

KETCHIKAN CIVIC CLUB.
 Meets every first and third Tues day evening at 8 p. m, at the Coun- cil Chambers. All women interest ed in the welfare of our city are cordially invited to attend.-Sec. B. P. Dickinson, M. D.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
CEDAR NECK.

The pupils of the Cedar Neck School
No and ia, who are on the honor rol
for January are as follows: Eighth grade
Delilah Potter, 9S; Jennie Mills, 90
Lethia Downes, co. Seventh grade
Edna Higman, 60; Jennie Watkins, 60
Maatha KINNEY, "a; Blanche Mills SO;
Mable Shockley, 90; Llovd Mills, 90
Sixth grade, George Downes, 81; John
KINNEY, g. Fifth grade. MARY Savage,
go; Evyln Stigers, 90; Mildred Potter,
go and Marguerite Mills, co. Third grade,
Annie Shockley, 60 and Hazel HIgman
SO.
The weather has been bitter cold this
week, but the warmth of the school
room has been comfortable; vet, the ven
tilation was bad. The school room like
others needs a ventilating aud heating
plant combined to make the conditions
conform to healthy conditions. These
changes for health would make the Cedar
Neck School almost perfect for the COM
fort of the children. This is a rich sec
ton, why not have the children as COM
Portable in school, as they are at their
homes? Put in a heating and ventilat-
ing plant; it cost less to operate, insures
good healthy warm air all the time, and
will save Doctors bills because it pre-
vents children getting i'll because of bad
lir in the school room.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
MILFORD GRANGE

The meeting of the Milford Grange
| last Saturday with its discussion on
| How We May Better Our Rural
Schools" was credit to any organ
lzation. The largest attendance of the
year, with papers that showed careful
and studious preparation, thoughtful
and earnest criticism of many OF the
points brought up, and remedies sug-
gested for some of the prevailing evils
of systems now in order. This sub
ject was the direct result of DR.. Wag-
ner's latest pamphlet, Poor School
Attendance" We wfsh more of the
country fathers and mothers could
have heard and been benefited bv
this careful discussion. 1t is impos-
sible to give it as there were seven
sub-topics ably treated.
Quotations and a paper on Lin
coins life and character were part of
the program.
Captain Barker will have to get out
the big stick and so catch up a few
points. The other side is drawing
away ahead.
Committees Of Young Patriots Day.
February &c:
Program-Mrs. J. W. Hammond.
Mrs. Num-, Mrs. Postles, Mrs. C. Jest
err Mrs. Dill.
Refreshment-Mrs. F. Waters. Mrs.
L. Watson, Mrs. c. Case. Mrs. J. W.
Short, Mrs. Corbett.
The topic for February 18th, "The
Farm Garden"
(a) Some points I consider neces-
sary for a good garden, Mrs. L. Wat
son, o. J. Cook.
(b) Plants | want in it and care of
each w. Graham. Mrs. Case.
(c) Some ways of saving surplus |
Mrs. Lemex. Mrs. Hard |
ing. S. H. Armour.
Music, Miss Mary Barker; Current
Events, Mrs. o. J. Cook.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Jacob Kaskey, and son, Paul.
left the hospital last Saturday.
Mrs. Jacob Stormer was admitted
last week, and while she is resting
easy at the present time, she is not
yet out of danger.
William II. Morris, of Frederica.
was operated upon Sunday at the hos
pital, and Is now progressing very
nicely
Leslie Morris. of Coolspring. who
had his foot injured last summer ne
cessitating an operation at the time Of
his entrance in January, left for his
home with Fred Short on Saturday.
Frank Bailey. who lost his foot as
the result of a cunning accident, is
progressing very nicely now. He is
very proud of his crutches, presented
him by Mr.. Welch. of Milton, and he
is making good use of them. Being
the support of his blind father, and
very worthy case, the Milton people
have promised him an artificial foot
as soon as he is ready for it.
John Hurd, of FELTON,, who lost his
hand as the result of an accident
with a corn husker. left for his home
last Saturday with his arm entirely
healed.
The Office furniture. a gift from
Mrs. Ella Hall, of Philadelphia. has
and adds greatly to the at
tractive appearance of the hospital
The people of Frederica are pre-
pairing to furnish a room in the hos
pital in recognition of the service it |
has afforded them. and hopes to con-
-inue to provide for them.
Grateful acknowledgment is made |
BY the hospital management to Mrs.
John B. Smith for two baskets of DO
atoes, half dozen dessert dishes, two
ray covers, bureau cover and two
owels. These gifts are very appro-
'riate, as they were all needed.
Because of a slip of memory, tardy
acknowledgement is hereby made of
wo loads of wood last December to
ne hospital by Miss Lacey Marvel, of
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Our community seems to be uuusull,
quiet at this season of the year, as the
farmers have their winter work done.
There are some who enjoy hunting and
it keeps Mr.. Fox" busy keeping out OF
their way. Hartley Gray and sons seem
to hold the championship for coon and
opossum hunting, and they have been
very lucky in the past few weeks.
Miss Helen Clifton and Mrs. Bullock
of near Vernon, have been recent guests
of Miss Clifton's parents.
Miss Annie Collins is the guest of Miss
Nora Legates, of Milford Neck.
The Williamsville Aid met at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Harrington
last Friday evening. There were a num-
Der in attendance and four new members
were added. They will meet at the home
OF Mrs. Cooper next time.
George w. Harrington, who has been
sick for some time, is but little improved
at this writing.
Sunday School will be held next Sun
day morning at TO- 80 O'Clock. Every
one be present and make the attendance
an especially large one.
The fourth quarterly conference will
be held at Williamsville NJ. K. Church
on Sunday, Feb. q, 1916. District Sup
R. K. Stepenson will preach
at 2.3O p. m, and the quarterly confer.
ence will follow the preaching service
Please bear in mind the hour of service
for Feb. 27.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
S6S5g So FROM OYSTERS LAST YEAR

Howard Hudson, oyster revenue
collector has made the following an
nual report for the year 1915:
Ground rents to resident planters,
2,720 acres at so cents per acre. 81
S60.25; tonnage tax, 1886 tons at $3.50.
s1,172.50
Ground rents to nonresident plant
ers, 5,430 acres at 80 cents. s2.716:
tonnage tax, 374 tons at $3.50. ST .3Og
New bottoms, applications, %. at
$40, 1920; new bottoms leased in
Lewes river, 6.2 acres, at 50, s13;
tongers' licenses, 11S, at $3.50. s413:
fines collected for violation of the
oyster law, s115; license for menhad-
den fishing, $1,000.
Total receipts from all sources, S.
518.75.
Expenses and disbursements-Ex-
penses as per vouchers filed with the
State auditor, S1,65919; amount paid
the State Treasurer. SS,51S.75.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
STOCKHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the share
holders of the Milford Building and
Loan Association was held at Their
Office Tuesday evening, the 18th inst
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: John W. Herring
president; Daniel Hirsch. vice-presi-
dent; VIM. II. Riggs, secretary, and
VIM. r. Aldred. treasurer. Charles
Barker, VIM. V. Sipple and r. Y. Wat
son were elected directors for a term
of three years.
The 45th annual report was submit
ted and showed loans aggregating
26S,325.00-being a gain over last
year of S30,425.00. A new series of
stock, the 44th, was authorized to be
issued at the next monthly meeting.
the lst Tuesday in March, and through
out the year to persons wishing to
borrow thereon. with authority to the
Board of Directors to issue shares to
investors later on, if the demand for
money should warrant it.
The Milford Building and Loan As
sociation has been in existence some
45 years, and during that time has
matured 80 series Of stock, disbursing
around three-quarters of a million
dollars, which was used largely by
members in building or purchasing
homes, thus adding to the taxable
wealth OF the community and to the
comfort and happines of, its citizens.
Persons desiring to buy or build
home should consult the officers or
directors Of this Association.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Church-Services every Sun
day at 10 and 10:45 a. m, and p. m
All are cordially invited.
st. Johns Church-Su Sunday, Febru
airy goth, mass at 10:3O a. m; rosary
sermon and benedictiOn at 1880 p. m
Mass at Harrington at a. m.
Presbyterian Church - Preaching
service at 10:30 a. m, subject, Think
of these Things;" Sunday School al
2 o'clock, lesson. "The Brotherhood
of jerusalem" evening meeting at
7 o'clock, topic, "The Bible and Life. y
First Baptist Church-Sunday $3.50
a. m, Bible School; 10:45 a. M. divine
worship; sermon by the pastor, sub
| ject, 1.-The Keys to Heaven" 700 p.
m, Christian EndeavOr; 7:45, sermon
by the pastor, "The Aspects of Love-"
Tonight the young people will gather
at the parsonage to practice new
hymns and have a good social time.
You are cordially invited to all these
services. A delegation of the William
Sunday Trail Hitters, from Philadel-
phia, may be present at the Sunday
morning service.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 10:30, preaching
by the pastor; Sunday School at 2 p.
m. You will always find a welcome
at the sessions of this school. Good
music and interesting lessons. Ep-
worth League at $3.50, followed by ser
mon at 1880; class meeting on Monday
at 1880; prayer meeting Thursday at
the same hour; Junior League Friday
afternoon. The Fourth Quarterly
Conference will be held on Friday ev-
ening, February 25th, at s o'clock. |
This will be the last official visit of |
DR.. Stephenson. We urge a full at
tendance.
First Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday, experience meeting . a. m.
Great meeting last Sunday morning;
lon't fail to be present this Sunday
morning. Preaching, 1890 a. m, sub
ect, THE Duties of an American Cit
zen." Red Men will attend in body.
Sunday School at ? p. m. Come and
DIN the growing school. Christian
lndeavor, $3.50 p. m; leader, Roy
'eadle; preaching. 1880. subject,
Brought Out and Brought In" re-
tval continues with great interest ev-
ry night next week. Come. you are
7elcome. Junior Christian Endeavor
'riday at p. m. Rev. w. H. Berry
as charge of the song services. Ev-
rybody is delighted with the uplift-
lg songs. He also has charge of the i
ottage and factory prayer meetings. J
'hich are doing much good. Z
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
REHoBoTH BEACH.

The first train passed over the new cut.
of at the canal at noon on Thursday OF
last week. The foundation will be start
ed Immediately for the new county bridge.
The county engineer went to Philadelphia
Wednesday with the plans to invite esti-
fltes for the work.
= Local fishermen have shipped many
more barrels of fish caught in Rehobotb
Bay, this winter than ever before.
William A. Ruddell's handsome bung.
allow is going up rapidly, and will Be
ready for occupancy in a short time.
The Ladies Aid of Epworth NJ. z
Church met ct the parsonage on Tuesday
evening.
Dell Ewing has started a guinea pig
farm and also is raising Belgian hares at
his home on the beach.
Master Frederick S. Williams cele-
bIated his third birthday anniversary on
Thursday of last week by a party to his
friends. " -'7
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
SHAWNEE.

Mr.. and Mrs. P. II. Griffith gave a
party on Tuesday evening. February IS,
in honor of their daughter, Miss Mildred
it being her 18th birthday. The evening
was verv pleasantly spent with rIusic
and games, after which the guests were
invited into the dining room, where they
were bountifully served with refresh
nients. In the center of the table was
huge angel food cake on which were
eighteen lighted candles. Those present
we're the Misses Regent Lane, Minnie
| Wheeler, Carrie Woodall, Emma Wood
all, Ida Calhoun, Laura Johnson, Bessie
| Vibbert, LYDIA Cain. Marion Skewis.
1 Helen Williams. Lila Osmond, Leila
Tatman, Mabel Griffith, Phyllis Griffith,
Pearl Griffith. and Messers. Conner Nit
ten, Harry Moore, George Watson, Will
Watson. Otis Jefferson, Stanley Vibbert.
James Dunn, Garnet Newall, Arthur
Tatman, Bennie Johnson, Miles Mills,
Harold Cain. Leslie Bolts, Galen Jordin.
Ra, mond Jordin. Norman Ryan, James
Osmond and Charlie McColley.
John JOrdin and son Galen, came home
from Csrney's Point on Saturday accom-
panied by their cousin, James Boisser.
men from Ohio, and spent Sunday with
Mrs. John Jordin.
Miss Margaret Isaacs has returned to /
her home in Virginia, after spending |
some time with her parents.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson and daughter |
Virginia, of Milton, and Miss Lydia Alb
bott, of Milford, were weekend visitors
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Abbott
Arthur Lane and family and Lii Os-
mond spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John Jordin
Mrs. a +. Milby, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting her sister Mrs. Ella Harding.
Mrs. Mary Nash and daughter are
spending some time with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ID II Isaacs.
Mr.. and Mrs Kiebill. brother and sis
-er, from Denton, Md, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Jordin.
The Cedarfield boys and Shawnee bows
will cross bats on Saturday, February 19. H
It l.3O p. NJ in Harry Belts field, \
Weather permitting.
Church news Sunday School 2 p. NJ.
lass meeting p NJ. Christian En-
leavor meeting 73O; Topic, Pass the
Bible; leader, Mrs. Harry Belts.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
BOWERS.
New Community House Assured.

New Community House Assured.
Just to show what a force of earnes,
noble women eau do when they start AZ,
ter a definite purpose. the results Of the
work done by the Ladies' Aid Societv ~
Bowers, is real object lesson. Thev
started to raise fund with which n
build building which is to be used foT
all public gatherings, and for the real
community uses of the citizens of Bowers
Beach. In one week they have accom-
plished some very satisfactory results To-
wards bringing their plans to success.
ful end. By stating their purposes and
plans, to the people. Alexander Minner
mas offered to lease a lot adjoining the
Methodist Church for this buildino TO-
ninety-nine years, which is practicsIiv a
fee simple title for the ground. and tLst
at merely nominal rent to legalize tho
lease. It is a very suitable location an5
shows a public spirit on the part Of NJ
Minner, which will undoubtedly be enr.
lated by others. The ladies' have siso
had assurance from farmers in the al
joining district, that thev will hanl aii
the building lumber free of charg. -
them; hence the ladies believe tba9 az
raising Of the money to pay for the Inn
Der and build the building, will be tasi-
OF only moderate difficulty. The neorIS c-S
of Bowers and the surrounding conrt-'-
realize that such building is badiy |
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
A CORRECTION

In last weeks issue of the Chronicle
an item appeared stating that a per-
son must clean snow from their pave
ments within ten hours after the snow
ceases to fall. This is an error, and
in order that none of our readers NAV
be annoyed by taking the article as
reliable, we are publishing the town
ordinance bearing on that subject. 1t
follows:
Section II. That it shall be unlaw-
ful for the owner or occupant of any
premises in the town of Milford, in
front or by the side Of which shall be
a sidewalk or pavement, to permit or
allow snow to remain thereon for a
longer period than six hours of day
light, after it shall have ceased snow
ing he, she. or they so Of
Tending shall forfeit and pay fine Of
fifty cents for every such offense."
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18

rl rough the yard of Wm. Clark. biting
Clark s dog seriously. Fearing the dog
had rabies, he fastened his dog and kept
close watch of its actions. Last week
he saw his dog was acting strangely and
showed signs of running mad, he at once
had the animal killed.
Mrs. Sarah Dayton is numbered among
the sick.
Miss Annie Bryan returned to her
home after spending a very pleasant
time with her aunt, Mrs. Ella Bryan, of
Milton.
Hog cholera has again made its appear
ance, Al. Burton having lost a hog last
week with cholera He also lost a mule
about the same time.
Geo. Kitchens, colored, also lost hog
last week with supposed cholera.
The stork was a visitor at VIM. {.
Clark's Wednesday, Feb. 9th, and left
them a souvenir boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Warrington was a
weekend visitor with Mr.. Warrington IS
parents, John R Warrington and family.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18

The resignation Of Secretary of Wa
Garrison has more seriously complicated
the affairs of state for President Wilson
who is urging Congress to provide q
larger navy and an army which will be
of service in time, when defense would
be an emergency of this country which
could not be denied. The President
seems willing to concede to methods
proposed by others, provided his object
is attained. by the late member of his
cabinet, Secretary Garrison, believes that
any real preparations for defense should
be on the lines as laid down by the men
who are trained in war and defensive
operations, and on that line he is more
than half right in our opinion. The un-
covering of the erosion of intrigue and
the plans of the German Empire during
the past ten years, in this and in the
Latin countries of South America, clearly
show that it was their purpose to get
foothOld upon the two American contin-
ents, which would insure through pow
sical as well as the commercial affairs of
both. This can not be gainsaid, and the
views of trained men as to what should |
constitute the lines of defense against
powerful foe, is the only sure method of
building up strength which will be capa.
bic Of meeting the requirements of the
whole country. We believe in the citi-
zen soldiery as general proposition, but
there must be more Conference. must be
more control of the whole by a central
power or force, than is possible under
the present form of the several States
soldiery. We believe that the citizen
soldiery can be organized into a power
full line of defense, but there is needed a
greater professional force than the Uni
ted States of America has ever had in l
times of peace, to give any real protec-
tion to our industries, our domain and
our homes. In the main Secretary Gar \
rison stood for getting the results through
a Federal army, which would be simply
a standing army, and not for the citizen
soldiery as maintained by the several
States. He has been quoted as opposed
to the militia as a Federal force. or the
effort to make it a Federal force, while Il
President Wilson is willing to accept this e
to get the desired degree of preparedness y
he is asking and speaking for. The mat II
ter is in the hands of Congress, and it D
will be interesting to know if the De ro- Il
,ratic party is big enough to solve the
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