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Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
COLLEGE ORCHESTRA here MARCH l6

Delaware College Orchestra, which
organization last year pleased a Mil
ford audience immensely, will again
come to Milford on the evening of
Thursday. March 16. Milford has
been selected as one of the three towns
down State in which the orchestra will
play. Some of the places in which
the boys appeared last year have been
cancelled from engagements this year.
The ladies of the Milford New Century
Club will sponsor the entertainment
in Milford, and all of the funds raised
will go into the Loan Fund" of the
Delaware College for Women This
fund is created by the women's clubs
of the State in order to aid worthy
girls through college. The orchestra
should take well i'll Milford for 1t
ranks well with musical organiza-
tions in the east. About thirty mem
bers compose this years organization.
James II. Salevan, of Milford. who is
a senior at Delaware College this
year, is business manager of the or
chestra, and it is his hope that his
home town will give the orchestra
fine reception when it plays here.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Adam Bredemeier, of Smyrna, wa!
a Milford visitor this week.
Mrs. Bessie Gillispie is visiting il
Philadelphia, and will not return unit
about April 1st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert D. Davis are
visiting friends in Philadelphia, New
York and Baltimore, Md.
George NJ. Abbott, Of Philadelphia
spent Sunday and Monday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Geo. c. Abbott
Miss Nellie Comerford, who has
been the guest of Miss Susie Ander-
son. has returned to her home in Will
mington.
George Manlove, one of the r. d.
carriers of Milford, after having been
confined to his home for several days
with tonsilitis, is able to resume his
duties.
Mrs. Elizabeth Noel received this
week box of beautiful fruit from
Florida, sent by her son, Layton C.
Noel, Of Philadelphia, Wild is spending
two weeks vacation in Florida.
Miss Emily Henry, who has for sew
eral months been superintendent of
nurses at the Milford Emergency Hos
pital, left this week to accept a posi-
as head nurse at the hospital of the
Bethlehem Steel Company at Bethle-
hem, Pa.
Miss Emily Jones, the book-keeper
in the Milford Chronicle office, has re-
turned from a two weeks visit in
Maryland and Pennsylvania, and while
away attended several large social
affairs and dances; among which was
the annual Town and Gown" dance
at Newark, Del. which was held in the
Armory in that town last Friday even
ing.
Captain Leon Pitcher. of the Penn
sylVania State Constabular force, was
home with his mother, near Shawnee,
for part of this week. Captain Pitcher
was one Of the men of the force who
were hurt in the church riot In the
coal regions two months ago. He Is
well known and highly respected in
this part of Delaware. He was the
orderly sergeant of Company in 1898
during its service In the United States
Volunteers.
Mrs. Alan D. Jones, with her nieces, |
Misses Dorothy and Madge Davis, who |
reside when at home in the State of |
but who have been passing |
the winter in Delaware with their /
mother, who has been the guest of her
Mrs. Hester A. Marshall, have
been in Washington showing them the
sights OF the National Capital this
week. They will return to-day and
meet their mother, Mrs. II. Winter
Davis, and go to New York, and from
hey will go to their western home,
arriving the latter part of March.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
LEADING EDUCATORS and
STATE BOARD To CONFER

The State Board Of Education has
arranged to meet a number of people
prominent in educational matters in
Delaware, and in the vicinity of Mil
ford in particular. in the High
School Auditorium on Friday evening,
March 10th, and 1t is hoped that each
individual will attend with an idea
developed as to what will be the best
means Of getting better results from
educational laws, and what lines new
laws should follow. There was a meet
ing OF this kind called in January, but
the date chosen conflicted with a bene-
fit to be given for the hospital, and so
1t was postponed. It is now sufficient
ly late to get plans and forms in shape
for presentation to the next session Of
the legislature, and these meetings are
for the purpose ofreaching the thought
OF men interested, so as to get united
effort back Of the legislation.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
JOIN ROBERTS FILLED IN ACCIDENT

While saving wood at his home in
Cedar Neck with a gasoline wood
saving outfit, John II. Roberts. Sr..
was fatally injured last Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Roberts, Who is about
81 years Of age. was working hear the
saving board. from one side of which
the driving shaft for the saw protrudes
several inches. The end OF this shaft
was exceptionally rough. and while
passing It the cunning coat worn by
Mr.. Roberts was caught by it and in
an instant he was pulled toward the
machine and whiTled to the ground,
striking on the right side Of his head
and shoulder. The scull sustained a
depressed fracture. which made a
severe pressure on the brain, and the
right shoulder was dislocated. He
was brought to the Emergency Hos
Dital, Milford, late Wednesday after
noon, where an operation was per-
formed by DR.. Samuel Marshall, assist
ed by Drs. Willard Pierce and J. G.
Dawson. Following the operation,
Mr.. Roberts rallied somewhat, but in
quiries at the hospital as the Chronicle
goes to press, brought forth the In
formation that his condition is critical.
but that there is still fighting chance
for his recovery. Mr.. Roberts Is well
known In Sussex County.
Thursday afternoon, $50 O'Clock
Mr.. Roberts died few minutes ago as
a result Of his injuries.
The coroner of Sussex County has
been notified of Mr.. Roberts death.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
new CENTURY CLUB

At a meeting Of the Milford New
Century Club on Monday, February
28, Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt reported that
entertainments were being planned to
raise money for the Delaware College
Loan Fund. The first will be a card
party on Monday evening, March 9Th,
in the Century Club room. ANY card
game may be played. Refreshments
will be served, and the admission will
be 25 cents.
On March 10th the Delaware College
Orchestra will give a concert In Ar
mory Hall under the auspices of the
Milford New Century Club.
Miss Jones, introducing lyceum en-
tertainments, spoke to the Club. The
members decided to give their help
in order to have these entertainments
in Milford next winter. A committee
was appointed by the president to CO.
operate with Miss Jones in selecting
the talent.
The day was in charge Of the music
chairman, Miss Mary Smith. A very
enjoyable program was rendered, as
follows:
Piano duet. Miss Elizabeth Deputy.
and Miss Mia Wroten; piano solo.
Miss Mable Smith; violin, cello and
piano trio. Mrs. Humes. Mrs. J. B.
Warner and Mr.. Cotton; piano solo,
Mr. Carl Colell.
Next Monday will be History Day,
in charge OF Miss May Foulk and Miss
Anna Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
WAGE WAR ON ANTHRAX
and ALSO HOG CHOLERA

At the meeting of the State Board
of Agriculture and the State Livestock
Sanitary Board at the Hotel dupont in
Wilmington last Monday, the latter
body discussed ways and means for
the years work, and It is proposed to
take steps looking toward the preven-
ton of anthrax by vaccination and the
prevention and eradication Of hog
cholera which has spread.
The fight against the disease, which
is contagious, will require a large
fund, and as the Board has not the
necessary money on hand it discussed
measures to ask for an appropriation
from the next session of the legisla-
ture.
In speaking about this, DR.. Ewes,
who is the State veterinarian and in
charge of all the work in this State
said that the board ought to get busy
soon and start vaccination for the
eradication of both anthrax and hog
cholera, as the farmers this year, on
account Of the lack of feed, will turn
out to pasture their cattle much earlier
than last year. He asked that the board
get the necessary medicine as early
as possible and have the veterinar-
ians in various sections of the State
get busy with the work.
With DR.. Ewes in charge the follow
ing were appointed for giving the
treatment in their localities: Drs.
McDaniels, Vale. Gardner and Nc
Dowell.
During the meeting several quota
tions were read from Diseases Of
SWINE" written by DR.. c. F. Lynch, OF
the Terra Haute, Ind, College. in
which he specifies how hog cholera
was treated in the State of Ohio.
Posters specifying that the cholera
was found on the premises and posters
to the effect that the farm was free
from It we're used in that State and
the local board decided that 1t would
have some printed also.
The posters are to be printed in two
colors on metal. Five hundred of
each style will be printed and in addi-
ton to having the warning, a notice
will be included that II same is torn
down or mutilated in any way the Of
tenders will be liable to a penalty, |
which in this State is imprisonment or
a fine, or both.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Church-Services every Sun
day at 10, 1O.45 and 6; Sunday School
at 23O. During Lent, daily weekday
services, except Saturdays, at p m
All are cordially invited.
ST. Johns Church-Sunday, March
5th, Mass at and 1880; rosary, ser
mon and benediction at 7.30 p m.
Ash Wednesday, March Sth, distribu-
tion of ash and sermon, 7.3O p. m.
Presbyterian Church-Divine wor-
ship at 1890 a. m, subject of sermon,
THE Untroubled Heart" Sunday
School at 2 p. m, lesson, stephen I"
Evening meeting at z o'clock, topic,
THE Conservation of Strength"
First Baptist Church-Sunday $50
a. m, Bible School; 1O.45 divine wor-
ship, sermon by Mr.. Thomas S. Davis,
the son of the pastor; 200 p. m, the
Christian Endeavor service. followed
by a revival service in charge of Mr..
T. A. Hall. Tonight the chorus choir
meets at the pastors home.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 1890, preaching
by the pastor; Sunday School at 2 p.
III. lulb iS OuA Adbl ulAs6AOuhIy udy
for the conference year. Please bear
this in mind. Let every member be
present on this day. Epworth League
at $50; preaching at 7.30. Glass meet
ing on Monday evening at 7.3O; prayer
meeting on Thursday evening at the
same hour. Junior League on Friday
afternoon.
First Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday services, experience meeting,
a. m. Come and enjoy the outpour-
ing of the Holy Spirit. Preaching at
1890. subject, "The White Mans Bur-
den." Sunday School at p. m. Come
and nejoy this wide-awake and grow
ing school. Christian Endeavor $50. |
Leader, George Wilson. Preaching at
7.30. Subject, "They saw no man save
Jesus Only" Invitation will be given |
Sunday morning and evening to those |
who wish to unite with the Church. /
Revival continues with great power
Come early Sunday night and get a
seat. You are welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
WINDSOR BROTHERS. new CLOTHIERS

In South Milford, under the old
Windsor Hotel, Harry B. Windsor and
Norman Windsor, who bought that
part of their fathers estate, have re-
modelled and enlarged what was once
the business Office of the hotel and sew
eral rooms besides the large stairway,
into one of the handsomest store
rooms in Milford. A modern plate
glass front has been built, and at the
entrance is a mosaic tile with the
words Windsor Brothers" laid in
black tiling. About fifteen feet has
been added to the depth of the store,
and when the old porch Is removed
and the three foot arcade finished
across the whole front of the building.
this will be one of the unusually at
tractive stores in Milford. They will
put in a high grade OF clothing, gem
tlemen's furnishings and neckwear as
a speciality, and Simeon Richardson
will be the manager of the store
Whatever the Windsor Brothers have
undertaken has so far been a great
success, and it is to be presumed that
in this new enterprise they will use
their usual business effort and take a
place in the front ranks of Milford's
business houses. They will begin to
receive their new stock this coming
week, and will be ready to serve the
Easter trade. They expect to open on
Wednesday, March Sth.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
ALUMNI ENTERTAINMENT

The following is the program for
the Alumni entertainment to be held
in the High School assembly room on
Tuesday evening. March 7th, at 500
o'clock. Price of tickets. 25 cents
Let everyone who is interested in the
public schools help us to make up the
money for the scholarship.
PrOgrOmme
Comedy Sketch. .Vereick & Collins.
TriO-Violin, Cello, Piano Mr.. COul-
ter. Mrs. Harry Humes, Mrs J. B.
Warner
vocal SOLO. ........-.....C. y. Narney
Piano Duet-Miss Maria Causey and
Miss Katherine Davis.
Violin Solo Miss Blanche Blocksom
Reading ..... Miss Minerva Sipple
Piano Solo. Miss Margaret Holzmueller
Mandolin Duet-Miss Ruth Heisler
and Miss Elizabeth Carlisle
Reading g...... Miss Sara Bennett
Piano Solo. Miss Shattuck
Piano Duet--Miss Mia Wroten and
Miss Elizabeth Deputy.
MRS. PEPPERS GHOST"
Black-face Farce.
Ebenezer Pepper. ....... VIM. Vereick
Mrs. Pepper No. / Miss Sara Bennett
Mrs. Pepper No. 2. Miss Sara Banning
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
SUSSEX COUNTY LOST $1,000

Asserting that their names had been
forged to the bond of George E Hearn,
a Sussex County tax collector, who has
failed to turn in about $4,000 which
the county claims, John W. Hearn, the
collectors father, and Southey E.
Brittingham, prominent farmers of
Little Creek Hundred, secured YER
dict from a jury at Georgetown last
week, setting aside the bond and
judgment and relieving them of pay
ng the $4,000 to the county. No ex-
PLANTATION was made of how the names
came to be on the bond, but both men
declared they had not signed it and
did not authorize it. As the alleged
forgery took place about three years
ago. the statute of Limitation expires
against the act and no one can be
punished for the crime.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
MILFORD GRANGE

The meeting of Milford Grange on
Saturday, March 4th, will not be as
planned, as Prof. Pollard has Cancelled
this date to address the Grangers OF
Milford; but he will come to Milford
a little later in the spring.
The hour for opening the sessions
of Milford Grange will be at 2.30 p.
m. for the balance OF the season.
The Pea as a Money Getter," will
be the timely topic for discussion,
and the members are requested to
come prepared to talk on Soil Pre-
paration," Sowing" "CultiYating, ,"
and Marketing the Crop" A. E. Num-,
J. Frank Salevan, Daniel Benedict.
Walter Graham. H. r. Lemex and
others take part as successful growers
of peas. Others are requested to be
prepared to ask questions for these
men to answer.
Current Events" by ]. H. Skewis,
will be another interesting subject to
come up.
Saturday will be the last day of the
contest. Who will win? :?
The result will be announced at the
end of Saturdays meetings.
The committee for Young Patriots
Day" had a very pleasant program ar
which consisted of music,
recitations, and readings. The follow
ing young people delighted the audi
ance: Dorothy and Marguerite Dunn,
Adaline Martin, Mildred Wilson,
Harold Short, Emma and Jane Pos
les, Donald and Ruth Peet, Francis
and Graham Dill. Kathrine and Marie
Calhoun, Irene and Guy Lemex, Paul
Ind William Fisher The tables were
Oaded with cakes, cream, and every
me seemed to have a very good time
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
The BOULEVARD SITUATION

From a conversation held in viii
mington between John G. Townsend,
Of Selbyville, Del, and newspaper re-
porters, 1t Is possible that suit may be
started and taken to the Unite States
Supreme Court to test the right of the
Coleman DUPONT Road Qnc.) to con-
denim right of way up to 200 feet in
width for the construction of the pro-
posed DUPONT Boulevard from the
southern to the northern boundary of
Delaware.
At present it appears there aretwo
farms between Milford and Glendale
whose owners decline to sell a right
OF way, even at three times the assess
ed valuation of the land, there Is but
one way to clean up the trouble, and
that Is to condemn the property, and
II the owners will not adjust the mat
ter, carry 1t through the Delaware
courts and get a decision, (which In
the Clendaniel case was favorable to
the Boulevard Incorporation which
would require several months. The
Simpson and Whitehead farms are
said to be the only properties between
Georgetown and Milford through
which a right of way has not been
obtained.
General DUPONT expects to have
more than twenty miles Of the boule-
ward from SelbyYille to near Ellen
dale finished in the spring, and IL the
right Of way is obtained through the
Simpson and Whitehead farms, Cen
eral DUPONT will continue the econ
crete highway to Milford by summer
time. This would give Sussex county
a boulevard about thirty-six miles in
length through the entire county.
The State of Maryland will build a
macadam highway from Selbyville to
Berlin to connect with that States
of modern roads.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

A meeting of the Sunshine Society
was held Thursday, February "a, al
the home of Mrs. S. G.. Evans, Jr The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent. Mrs. HI. Bunstein; Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. r. C. Hall; Secretary, Mrs.
F. P. Ruhl; Treasurer, Mrs. A. W.
Powell; Press Reporter, Mrs. Oscar
Ackerman; Fruit and Flower Com
mittee, Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. S. c.
Evans, Mrs. George Draper, Sr., Mrs.
NJ L. Davis; Entertainment Commit
tee. Mrs. E. C. Pierce, Mrs. C. D. Alb
bott, Miss Louise Roat, Mrs. S. c.
Evans, Jr. After the business meeting
was over, everyone enjoyed the tea and
sandwiches which were served. The
next meeting will be held at the home
og Mrs. Oscar Ackerman Thursday,
March 9th. at $3.50 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
OUR CIRCULATION TAKES Big JUMP

The Milford Chronicle, which for
years has lead all of its competitors
in circulation, this week prints and
delivers to paid subscribers 1850
copies. The Chronicle has shown a
steady gain in circulation and adver-
tising. as well as news matter for
many years, and the jump In the cir
culation is in line with the policy to
continue to keep it Delaware's largest
and most influential weekly news
paper That the Chronicle is a valu-
able advertising medium is attested to
by the many local merchants who use
its columns steadily, and the national
advertising agencies without hesita-
ton who purchase space with the pub
fishers in their campaigns of national
advertising.
This week a contract has been closed
whereby the farmers in lower Della
ware will be presented with advertise
ments from the leading commission
merchants in Philadelphia and else
where. and in this manner will be kept
posted as to the markets in these
cities. The closing of this deal alone
brought to the Chronicle over two
hundred bonitide paid subscribers
whose subscriptions start with to-
days issue of the paper. The Chroni-
Gle publishers more than expect to
drive their circulation over the 5000
mark before January 1st next. Once
placed on the list, the merit of the pa
per will keep them steady readers.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Winter has passed.
This is the third day of Spring.
Spring came clear and beautiful.
Clean up the yards and gardens now
Milford needs gas for fuel, and needs
1t now, quick.
Gasoline goes up to 25 cents per
gallon at wholesale.
Better use wood for the cook stove;
its cheaper than gasoline.
The more you trim back a rose bush
the larger will be the roses.
Edwin Walton. of Shawnee, killed a
fine porker that weighed $50 pounds.
This was of the 0. l. c. stock.
Don't forget Milford Trio recital in
Armory Hall on March 18th Tickets
will be on sale at The Corner Drug
Store.
The complete story of Polly of the
Circus given in condensed form by
Miss Pleasanton at Armory Hall on
March 18th.
Until March 18th, 1916. the Mil
ford Chronicle will give a safety razor
outfit free to each new subscriber of
this paper.
The special feature of the Milford
Trio recital will be the Jewel Song
from the opera Faust, sung by Miss
Windsor, in costume.
The S1st birthday of W. H. H. Davis
was observed by him on Thursday,
February gath, 1916, by entertaining
a few friends at home.
The w. c. T. U. of Slaughter Neck
will meet with Miss Eliza J. Warren
on Thursday afternoon. March 7th, at
$50 o'clock. All interested are urged
10 attend.
Milford boy is manager of the Del
aware College Orchestra which plays
IN Armory Hall on Thursday evening,
March 18th. He has backed Milford to
i'll the hall. Let's not disappoint him.
The local W. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. Charles Nutter, West Front ST..
North. next Tuesday afternoon at 2.3O.
Text word, Follow" Members are
'equested to bring or send dues.
Delaware College Orchestra will
,lay here Thursday evening, March |
9Th. The money earned will be de- |
oted to the Loan Fund of the Women's |
'Ollege of Delaware. Don't fail to |
ecure your ticket in good time
A card party for the benefit of the
Delaware College Loan Fund will be
iven Monday evening. March 9Th, in
he Milford New Century club room.
euchre and bridge will be
he games to play. Coffee and cakes
ill be served and the admission will
e 25 cents.
Better than last season when it
leased a large Milford audience. the
delaware College Orchestra will ap-
ear on the evening of March 18th.
ickets can be secured from members
the Milford New Century Club.
A box and shadow social will be held
Lynchs Schoolhouse. District No.
on Friday evening. March 10th. If
lat evening be stormy, it will be held
4 the following Saturday evening.
ct proceeds are for the benefit Of the
,hool. A cordial invitation is ex-
nded to all. requesting ladies to
ring boxes and gentlemen to bring
IL to overlooking pocketboOks, as ,
sual.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
MARRIED
MoORE-wHEELER.


A pretty home wedding took place
on Saturday, February 26, 1916, at
Shawnee, when ]. Harry Moore, of Kent
County, and Miss Minnie Howe Wheel
er, of Sussex County, we're married by
Rev. Thomas c. Davis. pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Of Milford, Just
the immediate families of the contrac-
ting parties we're present. The service
was short but very impressive. The
bride was attired in a beautiful white
silk voile dress and carried a large
bunch of white carnations as she
stood under a bower Of evergreens
banked by flowers. A light luncheon
followed the service. Many valuable
and useful presents were given the
happy pair. Mr. Moore will work the
farm recently vacated by his father
The marriage took place at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Howe, uncle and
aunt Of the bride.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
CELEBRATE FIHsT ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Denney. OF
East Front Street. South Milford, cell
ebrated their first wedding anniver-
sary last Thursday with q big dinner.
About thirty guests we're present and
enjoyed themselves. In the evening a
number OF friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Denney gave them a kitchen shower.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
REVIVAL SERVICES CONTINUE

Rev. L. A. Bennett, pastor of the NJ.
P. Church, reports exceptionally fine
meetings this week. Last Sunday was
a day long to be remembered by the
members Of that congregation, a large
number of converts being made The
meetings this week have been largely
attended, and to date about eighty
persons have professed christianity.
They will continue so long as the in
terest continues.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
A REVIVAL At HILLsBORO

The meetings at Millsboro are grow
ing in interest. Rev. Thos. C. Davis,
of the First Baptist Church. is assist
Rev. Ellis. A number have been con-
verted. Some Of the most hardened
sinners have come to the altar to find
peace. Mr.. Davis will preach next
Sunday night on What Is the Matter
With Millsboro2"
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
OBITUARY
BLEYLER.

On February 14th. 1916. Sarah A..
widow Of the late Samuel r, Bleyler.
Funeral services we're held at her late
residence, 1885 Jackson Street Phila-
deiphia, Pa. on February IS. Inter-
ment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The
deceased was a sister to Mrs. George
W. Little. OF Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-03
HAs NEW POSITION

H. G. Welch will leave the Vacuum
Speciality Company in March and take
a position with the Union Metallic Car
fridge Company. in Bridgeport, Conn.
Mr.. Welch will 90 to his new position
March sth. He will have charge Of
the employment department.