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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-07-14
Pennsylvania.
LANCASTER, Pa, July 5, 1916.


There is no doubt about the 1916 crop
being late The plants in the seed beds
were late in developing because OF cold
weather, and in many localities when
they did grow, snails and other. pests
raided the beds. One reason for the
shortage of plants is that many grow
ers planted small seed beds. The ma
iority of them make the beds just
about big enough for growing the
plants needed for single planting and
few over for replantlng.
The cutworms have disappeared now
and the crop is all planted, great deal
of it the latter part of June, but it is
in now and doing nicely. That planted
earlier in the season is doing well and
if the conditions of weather continue
favorable the tobacco will start off
growing nicely. An inspection OF many
fields shows that the plants are grow.
ing with most gratifying evenness. But
even with good growing weather, the
crop will ripen late and if there is any
thing that scares the grower it IS frost
and hail.
Having g. OF his crop we'll started this
wear. it remains to be seen whether the
grower will follow out the advice given.
A couple of weeks ago very positive
statements were made of the presence
of agents of certain big concerns hav-
ing been around offering, or contract
ing, to take crops at stated prices, even
before they were planted. But the
parties supposed to be interested deny
that there was any such contracting,
and their word is as good as those who
told different story. This brings us
to the question of price. The growers
expect more than they received last
year, and the chances are they will get
it, but it is very unlikely they will get
what they expect to receive. The pack
ers are not inclined to make the gen.
eral price over IL or II cents, the figure
to depend on the condition of the mar
ket at selling time.
The cigar manufacturers report trade
as good, but old goods are so very
scarce as to threaten to put large
number Of manufacturers out of busi-
ness.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-07-14
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.

EDGERTON, Wis, July IA, 1916.
The new tobacco crop is making sat-
isfactory progress under the influence
of warm growing weather. The need
of moisture is now being felt in some
localities as no rains have fallen in the
growing sections in the past two weeks.
The plants are reaching down with
deeper root in the meantime so as to
respond quickly when the rains do
come. So far, however, none of the
fields are suffering. from drouth. The
earlier set fields are beginning to cover
the ground fairly we'll
The market for old leaf has develop
ed no new features, the transactions
mainly being of small order variety
to fill immediate needs of manufactur-
ers. Stemming operations at the Earle
Tobacco Co. warehouse closed this week
for the season.
The shipments out of storage reach
about $50 cases from this market to
all points since last report
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-07-14

RAILROAD men refuse to come to an
agreement with the railroad officials as
to their rights. If their righted rights
are not conceded to them they will go
on a strike. If this was done they
would be doing the worst kind OF an In
jury to the people and the nation
Whatever their grievances are they
have no right to cripple the transporta-
tion services of the country. Ii they
do they are unpatriotic. Sooner or
later there must be an increase OF rates
which means heavier burden on the
public. Surely there must be rea-
sonable spirit of concession on both
sides so an agreement could be reached.
1t must be said in fairness that the en-
ployees have given little indication OF
possessing such spirit.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-07-14

NOTE BOOK SKETCHES

Another week of splendid growing
weather has sent the new tobacco crop
we'll along on the road toward the har-
vest. Although it is now two weeks
since rain has fallen in the principal
growing sections, where proper cultiva-
tion has been given the crop the need
of further moisture is not yet notice
able to any appreciable extent. The
plants are gaining deeper root all the
time and better able to stand drouth.
Rain any time now, showever, would be
welcomed to soften the top OF the soil
and help along the advantage the crop
has already attained. With this excep-
tion the present prospect could hardly
we'll be improved for the fields seldom
had an evener or better stand. The
constant stirring of the soil to conserve
the moisture beneath should be insisted
on especially while the dry spell con-
tinues. We recognize the fact that
large acreage of many growers simply
disbars them from careful cultivation,
farm labor being none too plentiful.
But it is we'll to remember that poor
cultivation of the crop means tobacco
shorn of its best qualities. AS the
price of farm labor is high the grower
employs no more of it than he must
and often cannot get what is needed
just at the time when he needs it most.
These growers must arrange to meet
such conditions as best they can.
~
According to the statistics published
by the Wisconsin Department of Agri-
culture the tobacco in the state for the
year 1915 totaled Al, 382, ,375 pounds on
an acreage of 36,912. The yield per
acre was 100 pounds. Dane county is
credited with the production Of q, ,268, :
100 pounds, over 80 per cent of the en-
tire states crop. The next largest
producers were Rock county, with
s, 1886, 900 pounds, and Vernon county
which grew 4, 1913, 600 pounds. The pro-
duction by counties is covered by the
following list:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-07-14
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is as much how to keep it as
how to get it. What is the use
of striving to acquire it if it is
going to be a source of worry.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-07-14
The First
National Bank

answers the question of how to-
keep money perfectly. An ac-
count there means absolute
safety for your cash and free
dom from worry for you. Open
an account and you can give
all instead of half your mind
to your business.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs George L. Harrington, of Will
Evansville, who was admitted two
weeks ago, is recovering and will soon
return to her home.
Mrs Jacob Stormer, who has been in
the hospital for about five weeks. is
rapidly recovering from typhoid fever
and will leave for her home this week.
Miss Madge Davis, of Kaycee, Wyo.,
vas in the hospital a few days and
had a successful operation for removal
Of tonsils.
Mrs. Hubbard, OF Bowers Beach, was
taken i'll while in Milford last Satur-
day and was in the hospital over night.
James Davidson, living with Elwood
Argo, of Slaughter Neck, was admitted
on Friday for an operation and is
rapidly recovering
Mrs. J. Harry Reed. of Lincoln. came
to the hospital on Monday, and was
successfully operated on that morn
ing. She is now on the way to recoy-
cry.
Miss Bertha Welcome is acting as
chief nurse with much credit, until
such time as a new superintendent is
named, to take the place of Miss Emily
Henry, who left last week.
Gifts to the hospital have been seven
night shirts for the public ward from
the Frederick Sunshine Society. A
complete set of trefine and bone drills
from DR. J. G Dawson. Misses We'll
come and COrdray each gave very
pretty centrepiece Charles Thomas
gave potatoes. Mrs. S. c. Evans, Sr.,
a half dozen jars of grape juice.
Part of the furniture for the Fred
erica room has arrived and looks very
well in their room.
The management heartily thanks
each one for their useful and gener-
Gus gifts, and also appreciate the in
terest manifested for the hospital by
the Caulk Club.
The hospital is very much in need of
single sheets. pillow cases, blankets,
bedroom slippers and bath robes for
sOnvalescents.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
ORCHESTRAL DATE CHANGED

The date of the appearance of the
Delaware College Orchestra in Mil
ford, which was first announced as
Thursday, March 10TH has been
changed to Tuesday. March 14th. The
o. chestra has played at Newark and
wilmington, and at both Of these
places packed halls greeted them.
Milford will be the first stop on their
trip down the State, and it is to be
hoped that the Armory will be packed.
The ladies of the New Century Club
has charge of the selling of the tickets
for the affair. Delaware College Or
chestra is sent out each spring TO
show the people of the State just what
the students of the college are doing
in that line, and it ranks well with
those of any college in the United
States. The funds received from the
affair will be used towards the estab-
fishing of a fund with which to send
worthy girls to the Delaware College
for Women. For that reason alone,
Milford should turn out in good NUM-
bers. The orchestra has been favor
ably spoken of by newspapers in every
town in which it has given a recital
during the past two seasons. The
final reason for Milford filling the
house is the fact that a Milford boy is
of the orchestra this year
and has promised great things for his
towns support. Let's fill the hall.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
INTEREST BY PARENTS OF
PUPILS IN OUR SCHOOLS

An interesting report has been com
piled by State Commissioner of Educa-
tion Charles A. Wagner, Of the Parent
Teacher Associations in the State at
the end of January. 1916, as follows;
Number Of Rssociations-New Castle
county, white, 90 colored, 6; Kent,
white, 9. colored IA; Sussex. white.
%, colored. o. Meetings held, 81. This
total is smaller than the number re-
ported at the close OF last year. but it
includes only bodies now active and
reported.
Number of meetings held, 19S white
65 colcred. Total attendance at the
meetings, 744 white, 1046 colored; an
aye.age attendance for meetings, 81
white 16 cOio.ed.
Number OF meetings planned for the
year. alter January 81. 302 white. So
colored; probable attendance Of all
meetings for year, 1851 white, 2,374
total members, white, 2,0lS;
colored, $50; average membership,
white, 40. colored 90
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
new GRANGE ORGANIZED
down SLAUGHTER NECK

A Grange was organized in Slaugh-
ter Neck largo District) on Tuesday
night, March 7th, by State Deputy
Organizer A. b. Peet This new
grange starts Off under most favor
able auspices with a charter member
ship OF ~, made up Of the most pro-
gressiye farmers and their wives in
this prosperous farming section Of
Sussex County. We predict a bright
and prosperous future for the new or
ganization, which is to be known as
8ayshore Grange. The following are
officers chosen for the ensuing yea:
Master, Joseph Cross; Overseer,
Horace Bennett: Lecturer, Mrs. Jos.
Coss; Chaplin, William Sockrider;
Steward, David A. Argo; Asst. Stew
ard. Frank Stormer; Treasurer. Eliza
Warren; Secretary. Winter Bennett;
Ceres, Sadie Bennett; Pomona, Mrs.
VIM. SOckrider; Flora, Mrs. H.
Prettyman; Lady Asst. Steward,
Della Clifton.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
new CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held March 9th,
1916. The day was in charge of the
chairmen of History, Miss Anna Hall
and Miss May FOulk. A violin solo
was rendered by Miss Blanche A.
Blocksom, accompanied by Mrs. ThOs.
Davis. Miss Anna L. ROat gave a very
interesting talk on the Panama Canal
and her trip through it. Miss Roat IL
lustrated her talk with post card snap
shots, a map of the Isthmus Of Pana-
ma, showing the course and construc-
ton of the canal, and a card board
model of the locks.
Next Monday the delegates for the
Federation will be elected.
Nine new books for the book club
have arrived and can be taken out
next Monday.
Monday evening, March 18th, there
will be lectures by the different doc
tors of Milford in the New Century
Club room, concerning the care OF
babies. This is a movement all clubs
are taking up.
Monday, March 18th, will be busi-
ness and social day
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
CHURCH NEWS.

st. Johns Church Sunday, March
18th, Mass at 9 a. m; Litany, sermon,
and benedictiOn at 730 p m. Mass at
Lewes at 11.S0 a. m.
Christ Church-Services every Sun
day at 10, 1O.45 and 6; Sunday School
at 2.3O. During Lent, daily weekday
services, except Saturdays, at p. m.
All are cordially invited.
Presbyterian Church-The pastor
will preach at 1890 Subject. Saliva
tion by Fellowship" Sunday School
at 3 o'clock. Lesson, Heroes and
Martyrs" Evening meeting at 700
o'clock Topic, Causes of Failures.
The First Baptist Church Sunday,
$50 a. m, Bible school ;10.45 a. m,
Divine WOrship-preaching by Pastor
Davis on the subject: THE Individual
Working for the Individual" p. m,
Christian EndeavOr. followed by an
service by the pastor. To-
night the chorus choir meets at the
home of the pastor. Come and learn
to sing.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
service at 1890 preaching by
the pastor. Sunday school at 2 p. m.
The interest in this work is maintain
ed despite the unfavorable weather.
You are invited to visit this school.
You will be interested. EpwOrth
League at $50 followed by preaching
at 7.SO. This service has taken on new
life you will be helped by this ser
vice. Do not fail to be present. Class
meeting Monday at 730 p. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday at the same hour. |
Jr. League Friday afternoon.
First Methodist Protestant Church
meeting a. m. Sunday; |
1890. Subject, who should |
pray for the Minister" Invitation will /
De given to those who desire to unite
With the church. Sunday School at 2
}. m Come and join the Sunday
chool and enjoy good singing. Chris
ian Endeavor at $50 p. m. Leader,
,harles Malseed. Preaching at 7.30.
subject "Who has Fooled You?"
revival services continue this week
With interest. Sunday night yill ter
innate the meetings. Come Sunday and
njoy all of the services. You are
-elcome.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
CEDAR NECK.

The funeral of the late John Roberts,
Sr., took place on Sunday afternoon at
his residence in Cedar Neck, the Rev J.
H. Gardner. of Lincoln, officiating
Many were present to pay their respects to
the deceased from Milford and other
places. Messrs. Charles ]. Holzmueller,
Darwin S. Collins and Mrs. Barrett and
Mrs. Thomas Davis, of Milford, sang
three hymns, the last favorite of the
deceased, Does Jesus Care" and the
others, HE Walketh and Talks With
Me-" and He Is The One" The floral
offerings were beautiful; one was a clock
with its floral hands pointing to - Is, +"
another a pillow of roses and sweet peas
The pail bearers were Samuel Argo,
Frank ShOckley, Theo. Shockley, George
Reed, William McColley and Edward
Jones, Sr., all of whom were lifelong
friends. He left a widow and seven
children, who are John, Ora, Vannie,
Frederick, Arthur and Bertha Roberts
aud Mrs. Sarah Dougherty, of Chester,
Pa. He will be missed in the neighbor-
hood where he resided, for he always
had a kind word, and a helping hand for
all Interment was made in Odd Fell
lows Cemetery in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
The KENT LEVY COURT
APPOINTS CONSTABLTS

At the meeting of Kent County's
Levy Court on Tuesday the following
named constables were elected for the
several Representative districts: 1st
district, Ezekiel Slaughter. Smyrna; !;
2nd district,W. H. S. Davis, Dover; 3rd.
John NJ. Good, Kenton; 4th, Elisha
Wright, Hartley; 9Th. Frank Van SAINT,
Dover; 9th, Harvey Moore; 7th,J.
Evans Cook, Camden; Sth, David H..
Robbins. Frederica 9Th, r Adams
Harrington; 10th, Harry Vinyard, Mill
ford. G. D. Jackson, w. B. Stewart
and James v. Carson were reelected
jail commissioners.
Tax collectors were not elected at
Tuesdays meeting because of the alb
sence of one of the members Of the
Levy Court.
Bids for the $4,000 bond issue for
good road improvement in Kent COun-
ty were opened and awards made as
follows: Bids-A 3. Magee, one
bond at S102; Reynolds Clough, two
bonds at S1O2.62-9-10; DonOho &, Sons.
six bonds at S101.31 IA; A. B. Magee.
one bond at S10127 1-2, 10 bonds at
$1O1.25 "a, one bond at S101.25. two
bonds at $10137 1-2; J A Haltnett
blOluGIHt llIGG uOilIo at q4uA-VD A-of
Farmers Bank of Dover, one bond or
all at $1O105; William Watson Har-
rington, one bond atS100.25; T. c.
Frame, Jr., three bonds at $101.15;
seven bonds at 100.50; Nicholas r.
Johnson, one bond at S101.50.
The awards made were: A. B. Ma
gee, one bond at $1O2, one bond at
$1O1.27 70; J A. Hartnett Brothers,
three bonds at $1O2.O3 1-3; TIC. Frame,
Jr., three bonds at $101.15; Reynolds
Clough, two bonds at 1O2.62 $40.
Road Supervisors-First district.
John W. Ford, Smyrna; Second, Henry
Fennimore, Leipsic; Third, Robert L.
Lloyd, Kenton; Fourth, William T.
Hufnall. West Dover; Fifth, c. c. Dar-
ling, Dover; Sixth, Thomas Meredith,
Petersburg; Seventh Peter S. Brown,
Wyoming; Eighth, Elijah F.. Melvin.
Frederica; Ninth, James Frank Gra-
ham; Tenth. Wilbert PiersOn.
The only district in which there was
a contest was the Tenth, there being
three candidates, Alfred Warrington,
Augustus Morgan and Wilbert Pier
son. Pierson received seven votes and
Morgan three.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
ORGANIZING CHARITY IN MILFORD

The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters of Milford at its last meet
ing held on Thursday, March End,
decided to admit to its membership, as
contributing members. all persons de-
string to give to those in need of
assistance This action has been sug-
gested several times by various busi-
ness of Milford, who have felt the need
of concentrating work of this charac-
ter in the hands of the only society in
the town. organized for the purpose.
All those desiring to contribute will
please confer with Mrs. John C.
Truitt, Secretary of the Faithful Circle
of Kings Daughters, telephone No.
205. Miss Sarah Anderson is the
president of the Society and an earnest
worker in relieving the needs Of the
needy.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
PUBLIC SAILS

J. Fl. Raspe will sell his personal
property at his home between Green
wood and Georgetown on Wednesday,
March Is. For particulars see adv. in
Chronicle and posters.
George Vickery will sell a carload
of mules and mares at the Windsor
stables in Milford, on Saturday, March
18th. For particulars see advertise
ment in this paper and posters.
E. G. Reed. administrator for the
estate Of the late John W. Lofand
will sell his personal property at
public sale on Tuesday, March IA. For
particulars see advertisement in the
Chronicle and posters.
Jacob A. Lane will sell his personal
at his home near Hendricks
Mill on Tuesday. March 14th, 1916.
at IL o'clock a. m. For
particulars, see the advertisement in
this paper and also the posters.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
MARRIED
DUTTON-WALLs.

DOI INV ALlO.
At the Manse in Milford on February
18th, 1916, by Rev. II. L. Bunstein.
Elmer Dutton and Lillian Walls, both
of Sussex County, Delaware.
WARD-BRUFF
Miss Laura LOfland Bruff, daughter
of Mrs. Joseph r. Bruff, and Franklin
RobjOhn Ward. both of Montclair, N.
j., were married on Saturday night,
March 4th, 1916, at the home of the
bride. The bride wore white satin,
with a court train and trimmed with
duchess lace and pearl ornaments.
She had a tulle veil. with cap of tulle
and old point lace. The cap had been
worn at her mothers wedding. The
bride also wore a pearl and diamond
brooch. the bridegroom's gift, and
pearl pendant an heirloom of the fam
lily. She carried a shower bouquet of
lilies of the valley. The matrOn of
honor was gOwned in white silk bro
caded in silver and trimmed with
silver lace and pink rosebuds. Her
arm bouquet was pink roses and
greens the ribbon bearers wore black
jackets and white trousers. The cere-
mony was in a bay window banked
with Southern smilaX and white flow
ers. In the dining rooms were pink
floral decorations An informal recep-
tion followed. The brides present to
her attendant was pearl bar pin and
the ushers gifts from the bridegroom
were pearl scarf pins. On returning
from a Southern trip Mr.. and Mrs.
ard will live at No. so Gates Avenue,
They expect to move to
their home in Caldwell in May.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
HANDSOME TUOD WURK EiDE HERE

It is certainly not necessary for any
one to go away from Milford to have
a high grade of cabinet work, or any
form OF store finishings, built. The
new store opened this week in South
Milford. has some of the finest hard
wood fixtures in panel and carved
work that can be found on this penin7
sula. N. b. Downing, OF Milford, took.
the contract to furnish all the interior
finish and fixtures for the Windsor
Brothers, and he certainly has deliv-
cred a satisfactory job. He made every
piece Of the work here in Milford, and
only the glass show cases we're bought
from another source. Mr.. Downing
furnished the cabinet work for the
Gebhart store also, and he is also do
ing special work for contractors in
other towns. Milford will supply all
the store fixtures, ana of better quality
than they can be had from at other
points.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Miss Anna Harrington. who has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. James o.
Chamberlain, has returned to her home
in Dover
Miss Susie Anderson and sister,
Elizabeth, have been in Philadelphia
this week attending the retailmillinery
openings.
Mrs. Whitley Travis, who has been
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. James o.
Chamberlain has returned to her
home in Harrington.
Charles f. Banning, who has been
home i'll for the past week with la
grippe, returned Tuesday to Wenonah
Military Academy to resume his
studies
DR.. c. W. Reid and his brother, A.
II. Reid, Of Philadelphia. have just re-
turned from a fishing trip to Fort
Myers, Florida They report the fish
ing as excellent.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
DELAWARE COLLEGE ORCHESTRA

The concert by the Delaware College
Orchestra which is to take place in
the Armory on next Tuesday evening.
March 14th, is creating considerable
interest about the town. The previous
concert which the organization last
year gave proved to be such a success
that the public is looking forward
with great anticipation to the next
appearance of our State college musi-
clans. The men have been rehearsing
faithfully during the past two months
and have succeeded in getting up a
program which. although lighter than
that given last year, should prove of
more general interest The addition
of several of the most popular pieces
of to-day is going to add greatly to the
success of the occasion. The more
up-to-date music, along with the so
called classical material, tends to at
tract greater interest for all.
Miss Dewitt, of Dover, who will
assist the orchestra, will prove a de-
lightful entertainer. Her beautiful
voice has won recognition all over the
State and her pleasing personality is
no less a delight than her singing. She
has many surprises in store for the
occasion.
Again, it is well to say that the
affair should prove to be the crowning
success of the season; and, should
leave with the audience memories of
an evening delightfully."- spent.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
MIDWAY.

The roads are so bad in this section
of Sussex county, that the people can
not do any kind of hauling without ex-
ira teams, and there is little happening
TO make record of.
With all this the people are enjoying a
reasonable amount of pleasure in enter
tanning each other at dinners and pleas
ant social meetings at the various homes.
Mrs. Laura Holland had a number of
friends at her home on Thursday even
ing for card party.
Mrs. Robert Stevenson and Mrs. Asa
Holland joined in a visit to Mrs. Lydia
Collins last Saturday.
Mrs Ora Holland, Mrs Emma FaullS-
ner passed Saturday evening with the
family of Mrs. Effiie Warrington.
Clarence Ewing of Rehoboth was a
guest of Miss Eugenie Holland on Sun
day.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-10
JOSEPH P. CROSS A CANDIDATE

Joseph P. Cross, who resides near
Slaughter Beach, and who formerly
resided in Wilmington, has announced
himself as a candidate for the nOmin
alton in the First Representative Dis
trist of Sussex County on the Demo-
cratic ticket for member Of the House
of Representatives. Mr. Cross Is a
capable man alright and will make
very lively contest. He represents
the wet" faction Of the Democratic
party, which will weaken his support
at the primaries by temperance Demo-
Gratis