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Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
STOP BURNING PAPER
ON MILFORD STREETS

The police have been instructed to
notify all persons who have been
burning waste paper and refuse in the
streets of Milford that from now hence
forth, the law prohibiting such fires
will be enforced strictly. The Of
tenders at the corner of Front and
Walnut street, who are the janitor of
the First National Bank, Houseman's
store. and others. have been specially
notified of this. Aside from the cind-
ers which blow about the street, the
half-burned paper blows for a square
distant into the yards and homes of
neighbors, and creates a common nui-
sance. Then again, the danger to the
skirts and dresses of women and chill
dren passing on the streets from the
burning brands of paper, endanger
their injury and possible death from
fire catching to their garments. For
years this infringement has been
creeping over the town, and the pres
ent town authorities will see that the
police effectually put a stop to this
nuisance, which spoils the appearance
of the streets. and endangers the safe
ty of women and children.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
MITE SOCIETY SUPPER

On Tuesday evening, March 21, the
Mite Society of the Presbyterian
Church, will serve from to 10, a
light supper, which will be wholesome
as well as attractive and inexpensive,
The supper will consist of tempting
sandwiches of endless varieties, ex-
cellent coffee, homemade cakes, Ice
cream and frozen fruits. Supper will
be served in the lecture room of the
church, and music will be furnished
by the Presbyterian Orchestra the
entire evening. Some more of those
attractive aprons, which sold 80 rap
idly at a former supper. will be on
sale, and the stock will soon be de-
pleted, as everybody will want at
least one. Another attraction will be
lady, who will out-rival any man, in
the number of pockets, as she will
have 100 Of these necessary adjuncts.
and each pocket will contain an ar
ticle, well worth the price asked, only
a dime. A pleasant evening is anti
cipated and the ladies hope every one
will patrOnize this unique supper,
which is sanctioned by all the phys
icians Of the town, as nothing will be
served which will be so hearty that
a good nights sleep will not follow.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
A GREAT ORATOR

Our readers are to have a great
treat on Thursday night. March 23rd,
when the famous lecturer on temper
ance, Miss Marie c. Brehm, will speak
in the Presbyterian church at eight
o'clock. No commendation could
more forcibly express the position
which she holds among temperance
speakers than the fact that she was
selected to address the World Con-
ventions in Europe during 1913. In
July she spoke on Temperance and
Christian Citizenship" before the
Worlds Sunday School Convention in
Zurich, Switzerland. In September
she addressed the Worlds Anti-Alco-
hol Congress in Milan, Italy. She has
a statesman's view of the situation
and presents facts in such a manner
that in the words of the Northern
Wig, Belfast, ireland, "She captivates
and holds her hearers spellbound." )"
Admission will be free to all. Every
one invited.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
new CENTURY CLUB

The regular business meeting Of the
Milford New Century Club was held
Monday, March 18th, 1916. After the
usual business was transacted the del
egates for the Federation to be held in
Wilmington May 18th and 18th, were
elected as follows: Mrs. George H.
Hall. first delegate; Mrs. Charles G.
Prettyman, first alternate; Mrs. G..
Fisher Pierce, I'd delegate; Miss Edith
Simpson, second alternate; Miss Ida
Draper. third delegate; Miss Blanche
BlOcksom, third alternate.
A piano solo was rendered by Miss
Katherine Davis.
The president announced for the
chairman of education. Mrs. J. Lynn
Pratt, that she expected Miss Rich.
from the Woman's College at Newark,
who is state chairman of Arts and
Crafts, to be here next Monday. Mrs.
Pratt has charge Of the programs for
this month.
The chairman of hospitality, Mrs.
J. G. Sharpe, then entertained the
club.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
KENT TAX COLLECTORS
NAMED IN EXTRA SESSION

At a special meeting on Tuesday of
the Kent County Levy Court, the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
The court elected the following tax
collectors for the fiscal year: First
district. H. D. Boyer, Smyrna; second
Cove S. Short, Little Greek; third,
Charles G. COverdale, Kenton; fourth,
W. R. Webb. Jr., West Dover; fifth,
w. II. Dewitt, Dover; sixth, Alexand-
er F. Meredith, Willow Grove; sew
enth. J. Evans Cock. Wyoming; eighth
David H. Robbins. Frederick; ninth,
Manloye T. Adams, Harrington; tenth
Harry 2. Vinyard, Milford.
Bridgetenders were appointed as
follows: Barker's Landing, Robert X.
Knight; Lebanon. Isaac Story; Little
Greek. Joseph Gamble; Leipsic, James
Parker; Flemming's Landing. Annie
L. Gibbons.
John Abbott Of Little Greek, was
named as overseer Of the Mahon's
Right House Road.
A resolution was adopted ordering
the Phoenix Light and Power Com
pany, with lines running between Fell
ton and the outlying districts, to re-
move all Of their iron steps on the
Phoenix light poles to within ten feet
of the ground. This action was taken
following a discussion over the injur-
les received some weeks ago by
young boy, who had climbed one of
the company's poles near FELTON,, and
was seriously injured when he fell
against the heavily charged electric
light wires.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
MILFORD GRANGE

The doors of the Milford Grange
will be open to the public at p. m,
on March 18th, when DR.. Wagner will
talk to us in his interesting way on
topics that should be of importance
to us all. for what concerns our chill
dren and schools concerns us all. A
short, closed business session will be
held at 2:30.
Mr.. Cowgirl, secretary Of the State
Grange Fire Insurance Company gave
these figures at the discussion on Sat
urday last: I'VE carry 1892, 10000
fire insurance in Milford and vicinity;
have paid $4,267.93 in fire losses in
1915; have 2J036 policies in force on
Jan. /, 1916"
The Woman's Day has been post
poned until April 1st.
. A chicken and waffle supper will
be held in the Grange Hall on Satur-
day, March 25th, beginning at p. m.
The public kindly make a note Of the
date.
Again let us urge all. town and
country, to come to the hall on March
18th, to hear the message DR.. Wagner
brings for the good Of our several
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
LIVED OVER A CENTURY

Charles T. Grassland, aged 102 years
months and % days, died at his
home near Mt. Pleasant, In New Cas-
tie County, Delaware, last Thursday,
March 9Th. 1916, and so far as known
he was the oldest resident of Della
ware.
His two daughters are Mrs. Amy
c. Jones of near Milford, in Cedar
Neck, the wife of Edward Jones, and
Miss Galena Grassland, of Philadel-
phia.
He has had remarkable health for
his entire lifetime. and his last illness
was the only case since he was about
80 years Of age. when he had small
pox. He was born in Rugby, In Lin
colnshire. England, in 1913, and came
to America in 1850, and worked at
truck farming where is now known as
South Philadelphia. but removed to
st. Georges, Delaware, after a few
years, where he has resided ever since
At the commencement of the Civil
war in 1861, he enlisted as a member
of Company A, of the First Cavalry,
although over the age set for the en-
listments. He served with distinction
to the end of the four year struggle
to maintain the government of his ad-
option.
He had a wonderful constitution and
followed the life Of farmer up until
the time Of his retirement about twen-
ty years ago.
Even after areaching the century
mark, he was active, and would Occa-
walk from the residence of
his nephew, five miles to st. Georges.
and once in his 9Sth year he walked
16 miles in one day.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
GOT MARRIAGE LICtNSE

Last Saturday Esquire Hendrickson
issued q marriage license to Ellison
Passwaters, who resides near Lincoln
to wed Miss Annie DOberstine, who
lives near Redden. The bride gave
her age as 19 years, while the groom
gave his as IS years. This required
that a certificate be filed by the par
ents Of the young man, that they were
willing for the wedding to take place,
and he went to Glendale where he Sc
cured the permit from his mother.
which was attested by the Justice OF
the Peace at Glendale. With this
paper the happy couple appeared at
Hendrickson's Office in South
Milford, last Saturday afternoon, and
received the coveted license. With
radiating from their faces.
the happy couple drove away toward
home and happiness. They would not
state when OF where the ceremony
would take place, but it is a one hun
dred to one chance that 1t was very
soon after the expiration Of the twen-
ty-fOur hour limit by the law expir-
cd
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

R J. Lank of Midway, visited his
brother VIM. E. Lank this week.
Truston P. Causey is confined to his
home this week because of Illness.
Davis R. Grier left for a business
trip through the New England states
on Monday.
Mrs. Frank Pierson Of Wilmington,
is the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Barker.
Mrs. L. r. Tucker and son Of Bridge
vile, visited her sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bethuel Meredith, near Williamsville
this week.
Charles Higgins, a colored farmer.
was presented with another baby girl
last week. This makes the fourth
girl for Charles.
After an extended visit to her faith
er and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W.
Noll, Mrs. Charles @. Hustled has re-
turned to Philadelphia.
NJ. ]. Stayton and J. F. Hayes Of
Greenwood, Del, and W. G. Stayton
of Love Point, Nd, made a business
trip to Milford this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mayhem, of Clay
ton, are receiving congratulations on
the birth of fine baby girl. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mayhem are we'll known in MIL
ford
Miss Kate Saylor Of Philadelphia is
a guest Of Miss Ann Wilson. Of North
Second street, Milford, and there have
been several luncheons and card par
ties given in her honor by the society
folks.
Mrs. George Lobaugh. of Glendale.
formerly of Milford, has been for the
past two weeks he guest of Mrs. Jas.
Wood, at Woodside, Long Island. Mrs.
Woods will be remembered as the for
mer Mrs. Thos. ]. Quinn, of Cedar
Beach Road.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Annie L. Roat was given a most
delightful birthday party, and a COM
plete surprise to her, by the Seniors
of the NJ. H. s.. Tuesday evening,
March 14th, at the home of Mrs. Anna
Mills. Those present were Prof. and
Mrs. Varney, Misses Roat. Newell,
Shattuck, Vinyard. Hill, and Trice;
Mrs. Mills. president of the class, Phil
ip Marvel; Elva Bennett, Marion
Skewes, Carrie Masten, Mildred De-
putty. Rosella Lyons, Bessie Vibbert,
Elizabeth Wharton and Louise Nell
son. Everyone enjoyed a most pleas
ant evening, and were especially de-
lighted when invited to the dining
room to find that the refreshments
cakes of several kinds, sea-foam.
fudge. and others-were made by the
Seniors themselves, and not by their
mothers. In fact everything was
done and planned by them.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
ANOTHER BOND issue FOR
ROADS in KENT COUNTY

Kent County Levy Court, in adjourn
ed session at Dover last Tuesday,
adopted a resolution authorizing the
issuance of $4,000 additional good
roads bonds for the improvement OF
the Kent County highways during the
year. With this issue there have been
issued $4,000 bonds for good roads
Improvement, out Of 100000 author
lied by Act Of legislature last year.
The court also. by resolution, author
lied the Improvement Of many roads
In the county by the engineer as soon
as the weather will permit working
on such roads.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
ORCHESTRA GIVFS FINE PROGRAM !:

The Delaware College Orchestra,
which organization was in Milford on
Tuesday evening of this week, gave
one of the finest programs given here
in months. The orchestra is com
posed entirely of students of Della
ware College, with the exception Of
the soloist, Miss Dewitt, who is a
resident of Dover. She, as well as the
received much applause
from the small audience present. Ow-
ing to the poor attendance, it is more
than likely shat Milford will be cut
from the 1917 tour of the organization
thereby taking another fine entertain
ment feature from the town. 1t takes
a minstrel show. or a travelling med
icine show, to pack Armory Hall-a
fact that speaks but little for the res
idents of the town. Why not wake up
and give support for the good organ
ization? If any have to be eliminated
why not eliminate the poor?
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
OBITUARY
JOHNSON.

UDshire Johnson, a respected color
ed man Of North Milford. died yester-
day morning after an illness extend
ing over several months. He was as
years old and will be buried in Levy
cemetery tomorrow afternoon, by w.
G. Powders, funeral director.
WALLS.
Mrs. Georgeanna Walls, aged 81
years, died at her home in South NIL
ford, Del, on Wednesday afternoon,
March 18th. 1916, after long illness.
The funeral will be held from her
home adjoining the Methodist Pro-
testant church, Saturday morning at
9 a. m, Rev. W. R Mowbray officiat-
ing, and VIM. G. Powders, funeral di-
rector. Interment in Odd Fellows'
cemetery.
HANEY
Samuel A. Haney died In Phlladel-
phia March 10th, 1916, and his re-
mains were brought to Milford, Del
aware, for interment in Odd Fellows'
cemetery last Tuesday, March 14th.
He was the husband Of Mrs. Annie
Lank Haney. daughter Of the late
David Lank, and a sister OF Major
Lank. He was a member Of several
societies in Philadelphia. and he was
with the Girard Point Grain
Elevators Of that place.
LORD.
In the death OF Reverend William
r Lord. those in the community who
we're his pupils experience a poignant
grief. For many of us, life was touch
ed to finer issues by the molding in
1uence of his remarkable personality.
Just a year ago he visited US here and
gave us the best that he had to give,
put Of his great. kind, tender nature;
he inspired us to be religious and af-
'ectiOnate. one to another; he held up
10 us the duty of being brave and
useful in our civic life and in
,ther human relationships Through
lalf a century Of absence he had car
led his Milford boys and girls" In
lis deep, gracious, buoyant heart. His
ife was wonderfully enriched by his
and affectionate contact
With many people all over the coun-
ry. We. his pupils in Milford, were
fortunate In having such a
nan for friend, teacher and counsel
or, in the early and formative period
f our lives What he, who has pass
d from our sight held to be true, un-
vavering faith and passionate love,
vas this: ION earth the broken arcs;
n the heaven a perfect round"
NJ A B.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
RETURNtD FROM SOUTHERN TRIP

Louder N Hearn, Harry Pierce and
James Purnell arrived home last Fri
day evening from their trip to the
south land They started in the early
party Of January for Florida in a mo-
tor boat, but ice, engine trouble and
one obstacle after another compelled
them to turn back after reaching the
Albemarl Sound in the Carolinas.
They had a good time while they we're
away, but when the jetty and light
house at the mouth Of the Mispillion
river was sighted, It was the hand
soonest sight they had seen while on
the trip; 80 states Mr.. Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
LECTURE BY DR.. CADHAN

Those of our readers who heard DR..
S. Parkes Cadman lecture at our
Chautauqua two years ago, will be
delighted to learn that he has been
engaged to lecture in Armory Hall
on the evening of April Sd. This an
nouncement alone should be suffici-
ent alone to pack the hall, but the
management has also engaged the
Temple Quartette of Philadelphia. for
the same evening, and thus a double
program, or two great entertainments
rolled into one, will be given to our
people.
The Temple Quartette sang in Mil
ford about a year ago on the occasion
of the celebration of the centennial
anniversary of the Masonic Temple.
1t is universally regarded as the fin
est quartet that ever sang in Milford.
This entertainment Is given by a
committee representing the Masonic
Lodge, of Milford. the object being
not to make money, but to provide an
entertainment of the highest class,
that everybody will enjoy and remem-
Der. It is proposed to give one or two
entertainments of the same char
acteT each season, If properly sup
ported.
DR.. Cadman will lecture on "An
First Impressions
Of the United States" Having been
born in England, and his fame as a
lecturer and observer being interna-
-ional, one can imagine the interest
ing manner in which this theme will
be developed. The Temple Quartette
will render a program which will en-
brace modern selections, classical
and a number of the old
'avorites, sung as only the Temple
Quartette knows how to sing them
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The Sunshine Society met at the
home of Mrs. Oscar Ackerman, Thurs
day, March 9Th. Mrs. NJ. L. Davis read
a letter from the state president, Mrs.
George Dorsey, Jr., of Wilmington.
saying the state convention of the So
ciety will be held in Milford April 27.
After the business meeting Mrs. c. D..
Abbott and Mrs. S. c. Evans, Jr., OF
the entertainment committee, had pre-
pared a St. Patrick's entertainment,
that was puzzling and lots Of fun. Re-
freshments were then served. Next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. James Anderson, on Thursday,
March 23rd. The time has been
changed from $3.50 to 800 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
EPWORTH LEAGUE JOTTINGS

Sunday, April 2, 1916. will be Rally
Day for the League. At the evening
devotional service the roll will be call
ed and every member should be pres
ent to answer. The reports Of the diff
ferent committees will be read and an
earnest effort made to enlist new
members in the League.
An evening of entertainment will be
provided in the very near future by
the Entertainment Committee. The
date for the program will be made
known later.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
CELEBRATES g8TH ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday. March 5th, 1916, Mrs.
ELIZABETH Anderson, of North Street,
celebrated her 9Sth birthday anniver-
sary by a pleasant dinner with her
immediate family and relatives. She
is active and walks daily in good
weather out on the sidewalks and on
her grounds, and seems to be as keen
in interest of current affairs as many
are at sixty years. Mrs. John B. Smith
and James F. Anderson of Milford,
and William z. Anderson, OF Philadel-
phia, were with their mother on her
anniversary, as we're many other Of
her relatives. 9S years Of happy life
is q splendid record.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
PREACHING MISSIUN

Bishop Kinsman will visit Milford
next week and preach special
course Of sermons at Christ Church.
The course will begin on Wednesday
night and end on Sunday morning,
when confirmation will be admins
tered. The subject of the course will
be "The Living Christ Of the Living
Church" The sermon will be deliv-
cred on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday at 1880 p. m; on Saturday at
10:30 a. m, and on Sunday at 10:45
a. N. A hearty invitation is extended
to all to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
POLICE NEWS

For being drunk on the streets OF
Milford on Sunday, Frank Clendaniel,
an old offender, when arraigned on
Monday morning before Magistrate
was notified that unless the fine was
paid he would be compelled to work
1t out on the streets Of Milford at the
rate Of one dollar day.
Robert Marts, another old offender.
was brought up on the same charge
with an additional one, that Of having
resisted an officer, on Sunday after
noon. He was fined SIS and costs.
with the notification that he also
would have to work the fine out un-
less It was paid.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Benson enter
tanned a number Of young friends on
Monday, March 18th, In honor Of the
eleventh birthday Of their daughter,
Hazel The young folks arrived at
five o'clock and the time was enjoy
ably spent in games, after which re-
freshments were served and the chill
dren departed wishing Miss Hazel the
compliments Of the day. Among those
present we're Elena Mccullough, Ma
rie Smith, Nettie Collins, Vreeland
Horton and Harold Nutter.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
MARRIED

The marriage Of Miss Helen Kath-
ryn Ross, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred H. Ross, and William Philip
Cheezum, took place on Wednesday
evening, March Sth, 1916, the Rev. H.
A. G. Westerfield, pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church of Denton,
performing the ceremony. The bride
wore a brown coat suit, with hat,
gloves and shoes to match. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cheezum will reside on a farm
near fredericksburg, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs OF a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers
'Oday is St Patrick's Day.

Today is St Patricks Day.
Monday is the start of spring.
Herring and fish hawks arrive next
week.
Cadman, and the Temple Quartette
at Armory Hall, April 3rd.
Many wild ducks are flying Of even
ings to and from the lakes.
Bluebirds are building nests. and
spring must be close at hand.
The robbins have arrived and sing
merrily early in the mornings.
There will be a sale of mules and
mares tomorrow, Saturday, in Milford.
Spring will open next Monday and
the days and nights will be OF twelve
hours length.
The Kings Daughters of Milford are
the organized channel through which
charity is dispensed.
Clean up the rubbish and dirt that
has accumulated in the yard during
the winter months-nOw.
It will be a relief to have the mud
in the public roads dried up, even
if bad holes are left to make travel
bad.
Tickets for the Cadman-Temple
Quartette evening at Armory Hall, on
April 3rd, on sale at the Red Star
Drug Store, after 10 a. m, March %.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Rey-
nold's NJ. P. church will meet this
Saturday evening, March 18th, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Fish
er.
W. C. Pelton, Sussex County Farm
Agent, will speak at Cedar Grove
School House, District III, this Fri
day evening. Refreshments will be
served and everyone will be given a |
cordial welcome.
s. C. Evans, Jr., was one Of the |
lecturers before the Delaware Optic |
metrical Association at their annual |
meeting Thursday evening, at Hotel /
DUPONT, Wilmington. Mr.. Evans Is |
he retiring president Of the associa- !
lion.
The town will haul your coal ash
ss away for you, if you will but put
hem out on the sidewalks; but, first
you must notify the foreman Of the
street work, Mr.. Ackerman, or the
of Town Council, Mr.. Vim
ard.
The W. c. T. U. will hold a parlOr
Meeting at the home of Mrs. James P.
Pierce, next Tuesday evening at 1880,
o observe the birthday of General
Veal Dow; text word. foundation"
each member is requested to attond
nd bring a friend.
The leading New York journals re-
ard Mr.. Cadman as one of the great
st lecturers on any platform Hear
i'm and the famous Temple Quartette
t Armory Hall, April 3rd. Tickets.
With reserved seat, so cents. On sale
{ the Red Star Drug store after 10
j.. m, March 25th.
Thousands Of people have cheerful
= dropped a dollar In the box to hear
)r. Cadman lecture Thousands have
iven up a dollar to hear the Temple
luartette of Philadelphia sing. Both
1ill appear on the same evening in a
ombined program at ArmOry Hall,
.pril 3rd, and the seats are only SOC.
At the Avenue NJ. E. Church on Sun /
ay evening. March 18th, the topic for Z
he Epworth League service will be I
A World Program for the League" '
he Missionary Committee will have :
barge of the meeting; Japan and 5
hina will be represented by young '
ldies dressed in the native costumes ]
f these countries, who will render {
Ongs in the native languages. The \
sader will read letters received from z
ne student in India, whom this Ep- S
-orth League is educating. The SER h
ice starts at $50; everyone invited. a