Milford chronicle., 1916-07-07
FREDERICK.

Producing a High Grade Market Milk
The following letter, received last
month by H. W. Vinyard form the
Department of Dairy Farming of Del
aware College, cooperating with the
U. S. Department of Agriculture, is
self-explanatory:
Mr.. H. W. Vinyard,
Frederica Del.
Dear Sir:
The samples Of milk taken recently
at your farm show that you are pro-
ducing a fine grade of market milk
The analysis shows your milk to con-
tain S71 solids not fat and 4.3595
butter fat. The bacterial count COM
pares favorably with grade "a" milk,
which is the highest grade under the
New York City plan, By which the
sanitary character of milk is judged.
The per cent of butter fat a 35) is
one per cent higher than that required
by any of the eastern states. The re-
quirement for Massachusetts, being
3359s butter fat The butter fat re-
quirement for milk sold in the City of
Wilmington is only $3.50.
Yours very truly,
F. A. CARROLL,
Agent in Dairying.
A japanese Tea will be given in the
town hall this Friday evening. for the
benefit of the Sunshine Society. Ad-
mission Is cents, which includes en-
tertainment and refreshments.
District Superintendent Mowbray
preached his first sermon of the con-
ference year here in the NJ. E. church
on Sunday evening. He preached a
splendid sermon, appropriate to the
times. and left a good impression with
our people
Samuel Wyatt of Bowers died Fri
day, June SOth, aged SO years. Fun
eral services were held at his late
home Sunday, July End, conducted by
Rev LeOlan Jackson, of Magnolia.
Interment at Barratt's Chapel, Harry
F. Mitten, funeral director.
John H. Dickerson, a former we'll
Known resident of this community, |
lied Saturday, July 1st, near wyo- |
ming, aged 70 years. Funeral SER
ices were held at Barratt's Chapel
donday afternoon conducted by Rev. Il
4eolan Jackson, of Magnolia, assisted 4
y Rev. W. W. Sharp of Frederick.
lr. DickersOn leaves one sister Miss II
ennie Dickerson, of Milford Neck.
/. F. Mitten directed the funeral.
The Fourth was observed here by a
uspension of business for the day.
ublic buildings and homes were
raped with bunting and decorated
it'll flags. The children were hap
y from daylight until dawn with
and other noisy fireworks
celebrating their independence and
celebrating their right to life. liberty
nd the pursuit of happiness. The
,irit of '76 is a heritage treasured by
e youngsters of 1916, and when the
me comes to follow the flag we trust
ey will be found in the ranks.
Albert Jester, a son of John Jester,
IS enlisted in the army, and at pres
It is in training at New York.
Harvey Jacobs left last week to
ke the examination to enter the ar
Miss Emma Manlove of Philadel-
ia and George Manlove are visit
g Mr. and Mrs. James H. Manlove.
Mrs. Emma Price, LOllis Queen and
)ward Taylor of Philadelphia, were
ests of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Smith
is week.
Palmer of Philadelphia
ent the Fourth with his parents,
r and Mrs. A. W. Palmer.
Lester Hudson of Philadelphia was
Frederick visitor this week.
Harry Wingate of Harrington and
aries Wingate of Philadelphia have
en- visiting Thomas Wingate and
IS. Edward Hudson this week
Mrs. Emma Cook and daughters,
sses Emma and Bessie, are visiting
s. Joseph Frazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Heitmuller
Washington, d. c., were the
ests Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Will
n this week
Mrs. Arthur Melvin and children
e visiting Dr.. Oliver Grier at
lkesbarre, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Burris and Miss
lda Burris of Houston, have been
iting Mrs. Thomas Spurry.
Mrs. Rachel Carlisle motored to
mbridge, Md, last week and re-
ned with her sister, Mrs. e. L.
bbard, and granddaughter, Linda.
dr. and Mrs Homer 7. Belts
ge returned from a two weeks Wis
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
] Bird Of Drexel Hill. Pa.
Hiss Mary Hopkins is expected to
urn from the Hahneman Hospital
S week.
J. W. Belts, Jr., spent few days
Philadelphia and Wilmington last -
Elk.