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Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
GENERAL 7. c. DU PONT
INSPECTING BOULEVARD

General T. c. DUPONT was in Sus-
sex County last. week and passed Sun
day at Rehoboth. While here he in
spected the boulevard between George
town and Selbyville, which will be
opened this week for public use to
its entire length. The right-of-way
between Georgetown and Milford was
also part Of the business considered.
General rumors have been in circula
ton that the engineers Of the DUPONT
Road corporation are engaged in map
ping out the route from Georgetown
to Glendale, and that work on that
part will be started shortly after the
contracts are let this coming Satur-
day. August 18th. Work of surfacing
alongside OF the concrete strip that
has been completed is under way, and
it is likely that grass seed will be
sown to produce a sod so that auto
mobiles will not be inconyenienced
when passing each other with coming
in contact with the soft dirt.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
INJURED BY FALL FROM SCAFFOLD

While working on a scaffold erected
around the home of John Bennett, on
North Front street, Saturday morn
ing last, James T. Smith, a Milford
carpenter, was injured when he fell
from the scaffold. Smith fell back
wards, and in falling struck a heavy
timber The blow came across his
back and it was severely wrenched.
DR.. Samuel NJ. d. Marshall was sum
moned and took him to his home
where he was made as comfortable as
possible. Mr.. Smith is an elderly
gentleman.
While hauling piling at the farm of
Frank Greco Friday last, a laborer
known as Jim" was injured badly.
The man was working at the rear of
the timber wagon in which the piling
was being hauled, when the tong Of
the wheels flew back and struck him
on the head. He was knocked uncOn-
scious and his head was badly gashed.
Medical attention was rendered at
once.
Ernest Harrington had his face
badly gashed above the eye on Friday
when he was kicked in the face by a
man with whom he was playing The
cut was a bad one and bled freely and
It required a few stitches to mend it.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
MILFORD GRANGE

The next regular field meeting OF
Milford Grange is to be held at the
residence of Mrs. Whitehead, Just be-
yOnd Lincoln, on August 18th.
On last Saturday the members of
the Grange spent very enjoyable
half day at the home of Mrs. West
over. Though the day was hot, the
breeze and restful shade and general
good will put the weather conditions
out OF ones thoughts. These meet
irgs are the ties which bind the mem
bers Of the grange through the sum
mer, when regular meetings are dis
continued, and a little weather of
either kind should not kill the social
bee or keep it housed Work comes
sure and soon and by getting out and
seeing the work and play of others.
new ideas, new bonds, new friends are
made to help one over the hard places.
Soon October will be here, and all
know what that means to the mem
bers of the Milford Grange.
Those who attended the Pomona
picnic at the farm of F. c.. Bancroft
enjoyed a wonderful day Every pro-
vision was made for the comfort of
the visitors; the speakers pleased,
amused and gave some valuable new
thoughts.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS
Paragraphs OF a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Very hot weather prevailed for the
past week; from Sc to 90 degrees in
the shade.
A day current Of electricity is to be
served to the people of Aiddletown,
commencing with this month. When
will Milford get the same service2
Tomorrow is the last registration
day before the primary elections. All
who desire to vote at the primaries
must register tomorrow, Saturday,
August 18th.
Wheat threshing is about completed
in lower Delaware, and the yield has
been excellent and the price has been
ranging from S1.2O to s1.36 per bu-
shell. The delay in threshing made
money for the growers.
Myer and Son, Of Bridgeville. have
arranged a horse race Tor Tuesday,
August 18th, at Bridgeville, when
some of the fastest and best horses on
the peninsula will participate. See
advertisement in this paper.
What will become Of all the automo-
biles two years hence when the farm
ers come to Milford? The streets of
Wednesdays and Saturdays will not
accommodate them all now-with the
horses and carriages hitched on the
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
HEAVY FINES FOR SPEEDING

The authorities of Maryland and OF
Delaware are determined that drivers
of automobiles over the roads and
through the towns, shall observe the
rules for safety, and to do this fines
are imposed This week Davis Grier,
of Lake View Avenue, Milford, reeeiv-
ed a notice from the justice at Mid
dletOwn, Delaware, that he had been
fined So and cost for failing to blow
the horn at crossings in that town
when bringing his new Hudson Six
automobile home last week.
Henry Ryder, the owner and oper-
atOr of the automobile truck which is
used by the Milford Base Ball Club to
transport them between Milford and
Salisbury and other towns where the
club plays, was notified this week
that a fine OF $50 had been imposed
upon him for speeding on the improv-
ed roads Of Maryland. The club will
have to pay this fine, as it was because
of their lateness, that the speed laws
were broken.
1t is reported that fines amounting
to more than 5000 were imposed last
Monday upon automobilists who were
speeding over the newly built road
leading into Salisbury. Milford can
get about a hundred dollars a day for
the same Offense, if the authorities
will take the trouble to get the facts.
driving is now common in
and over the streets and roads leading
to Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
Standing Of the Clubs.
LEVYCOURTMEN INSPECT BRIDGES

The presidents Of the Kent and Sus-
sex County Levy Courts, with the En-
gineers Of each county and commit
tees from both bodies, were in Milford
last Monday, and inspected the bridge
over the Mispillion river at Draper &
Hirsch's factories, and they were sur
prised to see the condition and the
urgent need of repairing at the bridge
The result was that the engineers
were directed to have plans prepared
for the rebuilding of the top OF the
bridge with iron beams and concrete.
Each of the committees made in
spection of other bridges and work in
the respective counties before return
ing to their homes.
Postmaster Robinson and Colonel
Townsend showed the Levy Courts
the condition of the bridge, and Levy
Courtman Webb Of Kent and Levy
Courtman Reed of Sussex were in
charge Of the inspection and it is now
up to them to see that the work is car
ried out
The bridges over the Mispillion rfv-
er are jointly in charge Of Kent and
Sussex Counties, and the work will
be done by them.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
RECITAL IN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

On Tuesday evening next, Pauline
Abbott Browning, soprano, and Nor
timer Browning. pianist, viii appear
in concert. Both of these artists are
well known in Milford and should
have an enthusiastic reception. Mrs.
Browning, the daughter Of former
Senator and Mrs. S. J.. Abbott, stud
led voice at Peabody Conservatory Of
Music. She has been scloist in prom
inent churches in the south and re-
Gently was soloist IN the presentation
of Gaul's Holy City" in Greensboro,
N. G. Mr. Browning received the
organist's certificate and diploma
from Peabody Conservatory in 1914,
and Immediately after was appointed
head Of the organ department at the
Greensboro College for women, and
Organist and choir master Of the Meth
odist church there Mr.. Browning
has given many recitals, has a ire
mendous repetoire and is composer Of
a few unpublished piano pieces and
songs A silver offering will be re-
ceived for the benent Of the Sunday
School piano fund.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Agnes McCafrey was discharged
this week very much improved.
Wilhelmina Draper was discharged
on Tuesday, August 4th.
William Robinson has been dis
charged quite recovered.
Ellen Macklin, little daughter of
Charles Macklin, of Slaughter Neck,
was admitted on Monday suffering
with typhoid fever.
Alfred Burton of Lincoln was admit
ted on Monday, August Srd.
Purnell Beswick was admitted on
Monday for an operation.
Donations have been a basket of po-
tatoes from Mrs. H. Angelina Mar
shall; a chicken from Thomas Ma
loney; a basket of tomatoes from
Charles Thomas; lima beans, cucum-
bers, squashes and apples from
friend; jelly, preserves, gelatin, oat
meal, pickles and a pitcher from a
friend; a quart of milk every day
from James McCaffrey. The manage
ment heartily thanks each one for
these useful gifts.
Do not forget to help the hospital
carry on the useful work it is doing
for lower Delaware by contributions
of money in large or small amounts
to the Board of Lady Managers. Mrs.
l. W. Belts of Frederick is the treas
urer; Mrs. VIM. Smith, Recording
Mrs. George H. Marshall
Mrs. James Pierce, Vice
Miss Marian McKim. Cor
Secretary. Every penny
counts in this work. If you can af-
ford just a dollar or two, don't hes
itate to send that or less; it will all
helm
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
CHURCH NEWS

Christ Church-No services or Sun
day school during August. Emergency
calls will be answered by the priest in
residence at Coleman Clergy,s house
Rehoboth Beach.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
l-10:30 a. m, sermon by the pastor
subject, "The Revelation of the Cow
enant;" 200 p. m, Sunday School
for an hour; 700 p. m, Song and
praise service, with short sermon by
the pastor. Good spirited singing,
and otherwise helpful worship
St. Johns Sunday, August
13, mass at 9 a. m. rosary, sermon
and benediction at 1880 p m. Mass
at Lewes at 1870 a. m. My house
shall be called the house of prayer of
all nations" Mark 11:17. Thus the
Catholic church is for all, and all are
solicitously invited and all are cor
daily welcome.
First Baptist Church-Sunday. $3.50
a m, Bible School, 10:45 a m, di
vine worship. Pastor Davis will
preach on the theme, 1.-THE Rule Of
Three, in Giving" 1880 p. m, Chris
tian Endeavor; the pastor has intro
duced the Zenophone in the evening
service. This machine renders sacred
songs in a very impressive way. Come
out and hear it and enjoy a pleasant
hour. The choir will meet at the
parsonage this evening. All mem
bers are requested to be present. I'm
der the direction of Mr.. Thomas S.
Davis this choir has added much to
the Sunday morning services.
First Methodist Protestant Church
800 a. m, experience meeting;
1880 a. m, preaching by Rev. I s.
Owens of Bivalve, Md; 200 p. m,
Sunday School; 6:45 p. M, Christian
Endeavor, leader, William Richard
son; 7:45 p. m, preaching by Rev.
Owens. Don't fail to hear Rev. Owens
on Sunday as he has never preached
here before. Mid-week services
7:45 D. m. prayer and
praise service; Friday, 7:45 p. m,
class meeting You are welcome to
all the above services. Pastor Ben
nett has been appointed by the Pres /
ident of the Conference to attend the
Milton Camp and for that reason will
not fill his pulpit on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
MORE men NEEDED FOR
WORK ALONG THE BORDER

A recruiting Office for the two bat
taliOns of 1st Del. Infantry, which is
now on duty at Deming, New Mexico,
has been established in the Dover Arm
ory. Recruits will be examined at
Dover, and if they qualify, viii be
sent to Fort DUPONT for their equip
ment and held there for the accum-
ulatiOn of a party. when they will be
forwarded to the border.
Over six hundred men are needed to
fill the quota asked for by the Fed
eral government, and it is earnestly
hoped that Delaware will not be one
Of those states lacking in patriotism
in this national necessity. Other
states have sent their full quotas, and
for the honor Of Delaware her young
men should help her maintain her
high standing, which she has hereto
fore held, by enlisting now. This
gives them an opportunity of learning
their duties before being brought to
face a well trained enemy in an un-
prepared condition
Added to the honor roll of the good
men already sent to the front was the
name of George A. Shahan Of Dover,
who enlisted on the 5th.
Deming has an elevation OF 4300
feet above sea level. 1t is surround
ed by mountains and enjoys a climate
which gives it the reputation of a
health resort. The air is dry and the
heat is felt there less than in Della
ware, even in the middle of the day,
while during the nights, blankets have
to be used. From the letters written
home by the majority of the two bat
talions, it is plain that the recruits
need not fear the tropical heat while
stationed at Deming.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
DR.. PARKER STRANGELY
DIES WHILE IN CUSTODY

DR.. W. A. Parker, who shot and
killed Postmaster Ebe T. Lynch, OF
Lewes, died at midnight Friday, in the
court house at Georgetown, after an
operation for appendicitis. His wife
was present at his bedside when he
died His body was taken to Phila-
delphia Saturday morning, where he
was buried.
The operation was performed by
Dr.. J.. MeFadden Dick, of the PEN
insula General Hospital, Salisbury,
Nd, assisted by Dr.. James II. Chip
man, Of Georgetown. 1t took place in
the Grand Jury room of the court
house. to which place DR.. Parker was
carried from the court house on
stretcher. Parker came out of the
ether very week and physicians then
declared there was but little hope of
his recovery. He was conscious but
little from then until his death.
The two operating physicians in re-
futing rumoTs that had been going
around the county, declare that death
came from no self-inficted wound and
that no trace of poison was found in
the body and that death came solely
from the illness and resulting opera
tion. They declare that they are pos
tive that Dr.. Parker did not commit
suicide.
Tuesday night the prisoner ate
hearty dinner Of lima beans and corn
and was stricken with cholera morbus
On Wednesday he was relieved and
was supposed to have recovered. The
next day he became worse with vio-
lent pains in his groin. Attending
physicians pronounced his trouble to
be in the appendix. Dr.. Dick, the
eastern shore specialist, was sent for
and found the victim in a serious state
The operation having been delayed so
long it was hardly possible for the
man to live, according to all physi-
clans who saw the case.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
MILFORD TEAM SHOWS
GREAT IMPROVEMENT
Milford Team Shows improvement.

Milford Team Shows Improvement
Milford fans are more than elated
with the showing Of their team dur
ing the second week of the Peninsula
League season, The second week
closed with the Milford boys winning
three and losing three of the games
played. This brought their percent
age from .167 to 1888, a decided gain
for the week. While the Milford boys
were steadily gaining the leaders fell
down somewhat, and the Milford peo-
pie are greatly encouraged with the
prospects Of bringing the pennant to
this town
It will be remembered that when
the league season opened two weeks
ago Milford had to put a patched up
team in the field against teams which
have been playing together the entire
season. The fact that one game was
won during the first week was a good
showing considering all things. This
week new material has been arriving
and the playing of the team has been
greatly enhanced. The fans are on
the job, and even though some games
have been lost during the past six
days, they can boast Of the close.
scores. Edcu anu every team ldhluE /
game from the Milford boys during
the past week have known that they
have been in a ball game.
After having started in several
games, only to have poor support get
him in trouble at critical times, Mol
ineaux stopped the league leaders on
Wednesday on their home grounds to
the tune of to 0 His revenge was
indeed sweet, and the fans are now
saying, Il told you so, some pitcher.
He has the goods and has delivered
them in every game that he has play
ed. With Jamison as a side partner,
and a new pitcher who arrived yes
terday, the Milford team now is the
equal in the pitching staff of any Of
the clues. The Milford team compares
favorably with any in the league, and
the bacon VIII be brought home more
often each day. The fans Of the 9TH
er towns have Lsd their chance to
yell-now watch TIE Milford bleach
critics. The pennant IS due to adorn
The pole in deep centre field next sea-
son, as a result of the work Of this
years team. Watch TIE team play
ball.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
RICHARDSON LOST FIGHT FOR LIFE

After a week of intense suffering
and courageous fighting for life. Alden
B. Richardson of Dover, son of form
er United States Senator Harry A.
Richardson, and champion trapshoot-
er of the state. died at the Delaware
Hospital, Wilmington, at 1850 Satur-
day afternoon, as the result of a gun
shot wound in the abdomen received
Sunday night when his revolver fell
and was accidentally discharged His
family were presently when the end
came. Mr.. Richards6n's two sons,
Harry A., Jr., aged 16, and William p,
aged IA, had seen their father earlier
in the day. but were not called in the
afternoon when it was evident that he
would live but a few hours longer.
The funeral was held from his home
in Dover on Saturday afternoon last.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
A BAD PIECE OF TOWN ROAD

The roadway at the western en-
trance to Milford from the Harrington
road is in a shape which brings con-
demnation to the Town Council of
Milford for its condition. It is really
dangerous to travel over at any speed
other than at a slow movement, and
each rain is making it worse. When
hauling tomatoes start, the road will
damage the farmers to an appreciable
extent, by the loss Of tomatoes and the
bruising and mashing Of the fruit. It
is certainly misjudged economy to
neglect a piece of stone roadway, as
this particular piece of street is in
urgent need of rebuilding. It Is
economy to borrow money to make
needed repairs, and this is one Of the
cases.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
AUDITOR SETTLING WITH SCHOOLS

The State Auditor will be in Milford
today, Friday, to settle with the clerks
and treasurers of the various public
schools nearby in both Kent and Sus-
sex counties. He will sit at George
town for two days next week, and at
Seaford, Laurel, Lewes and Frankford
and possibly Selbyville, to audit the
various public school accounts of
Sussex County. Notice is sent by pos
tai card to each clerk and treasurer
to meet the auditor on the days they
are to appear, and at the time and
place.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
POSTAL SHOWER FOR TROS. R. WILSON

The friends of Thomas r. Wilson.
Jr., the Delaware College student who
during commencement had his neck
broken while wrestling, are planning
a postcard shower for him. They are
asking his friends, and everybody in
terested in him and his fight for life,
to send a postcard to him. Those
sending these cards are asked to mail
them so that they will arrive at the
hospital on Tuesday August 18th. It
is hoped that a large number Of Del
awareans viii respond with cards.
Address these cards to Thos. R. Will
son, Jr., Delaware Hospital, Whining
ton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
PUBLIC SALES

Lee Smith will sell personal prop
ertv and a home and lot at public
sale at Milton, Del, on Saturday,
August 18th. For particulars see the
advertisement in this paper.
Mrs. Caroline H. Bailey will sell
her farm located on the road leading
from Milford to Milton at Cedar Creek
Mill. at public auction in front Of the
windsor Hotel on Saturday, Septem-
her End. For particulars see adver-
tisement in this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

DrS William Marshall returned
from e0eming, N. NJ, last week. He
acco, panied the Delaware soldiers to
their destination, and as he is in the
General Medical Department he was
returned to Delaware. where he is de-
tailed to recruiting duty, and will be
stationed at Dover. This will permit
him to be home each evening and the
week-ends.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
OBITUARY
WILLEY.

Harriet May Wiley, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James VIII
ley, Jr., of Milford Neck died on
August 4th, 1916, after a brief illness,
aged eight months and eleven days
The funeral was held on Saturday
afternoon and interment made at Odd
Fellows Cemetery, H. F. Mitten, fun
eral director.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

That part Of Harrington road be-
tween the town limits Of Milford and
Cullentown, one mile, has been open
ed for public traffic. The supervisor,
Frank Salevan, has done an excellent
job so far as the work is completed.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Scores Of the Week.
Thursday
Seaford 8, Milford o.
Cambridge ?, Salisbury /. ~
Friday Il
Milford 4, Cambridge 8.
Salisbury s, Seaford g.
Saturday
Seaford 2, Milford /.
Salisbury 4. Cambridge l..
Monday Z
Milford 4, Salisbury 3. sif
Cambridge 6, Seaford 4.
Tuesday
Salisbury 8, Milford 2.
Milford 3, Cambridge 0 (6 innings).
Wednesday ~l
Milford 8, Cambridge 0.
Salisbury 2, Seaford 1 40 innings).
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-28
Rather raw and frosty during

Rather raw and frosty during
the week.
Willard Cole came mp from his
Carrizo ranch Wednesday.
J. McNutt Of Stonington was q
Springfield visitor Tuesday.
Don't forget to be on bands to
swap lies" at Campo on trades
day.
RoDt. Dickey Of FJoemont aut-
oed to La3ar the first Of the
week.
Ex-Com missioner harrison re.
turned on the 26th from a La.
mar visit.
!. Andrew Herman is here from
Kansas TO look after his land in
terests.
2. j. Osteen and Mrs. Patter-
son of Lamport we're Herald
callers Monday.
4. C. Littletor has to limp
about town on account of q
sprained ankle.
j. McCaslin. who purchased
the Waugh ranch, was Herald
caller Tuesday.
Albert Reydolds and T. v.
Nidey took grain to Lamar the
first of the week.
G. R. Thompson and son Gid
and w. M. Thompson were in
Springfield Wednesday on busin-
ess.
L. FL. Hutchinse of Catesby,
Okla, was Herald caller Satur-
day. He is contesting for the
farm be wants.
]. v. Abrams of Lamport has
been here during the week visit
ing his daughters, and helping
in the store.
Chas. A. Schwisser proved up
before Speckmann Monday, M.
l. Stag ner and Jno. Collins act
% ing as witnesses.
Herb Homsher returned from
Denver Monday, and brought
Mrs. Hugo Homsher down for
visit in Baca county
There needn't he any rush
about getting ducketed for the
June term OF court-there's
plenty of time ahead.
The school, under the efficient
supervision of the teachers, is
making elaborate arrangements
for st. Valentines day.
b. Amrine, wife and sou Mil
ton, we're welcome Springfield
visitors Saturday, Mr.. Amrine
paying the Herald a pleasant
call.
Alison Davidson of Campo
proved up the first of the week
By committing and paying out.
He returned to Washington
where he will make his future
home.
Supt. Denney the first of the
week turned over the upper decks
of the Springfield school to Mrs.
Margaret jackson, who will
guild" the ship for two weeks
yet, while Earl is visiting schools
over the county.
A card from Ed Measel of De
troit, Mich, informs the Herald
that they expect to be back about
the first ,proX., ard that they
have peen. having very pleasant
time. -Mr. and Mrs. Measel
have certainly earned their vaca-
ton.
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The Springfield herald., 1916-01-28
Obituary..

John NJ Amrine was born in
Ad ms couLtv, Ohio, 1888, and
moved from there to Wyan-
uotte county, Ohio, where he
Wa, united in the holy bonds of
marriage to Catherine Presler.
70 this union was born three
boys and five girls, all of whom
are now living, four of them
near Villas. The Oldest, Mrs. Lii
iy Simpson, lives at Jewell,
Kans., Mrs Emma Murphy at
Rifle, Coln, Mrs. Hattie High at
Ca'oi,N. Cal, al d Jacob. address
nknpYn 1nere are forty six
;7i'd children, and seventeen
g-,..S grand children now living,
making IA total OF II child.
ren, grand children and great
grand chi!dren and host of
friends and acquaintances to
mourn the loss OF father and
grand father Amrine.
Grandpa Am rine was convert
80 when about twelve years of
az. joined the Methodist church
"ud lived a consistant Christian
IL 'irtil his death on the 18th of
in 1916, being 80 years, Z
ni3atii- and % days old when he
di"ii passing away to forever be
with Hun whom he had served
so long and faithfully, and a
kind and loving wife who crossed
over the river four years ago.
Grandpa Am rine lived fer a
season on earth. he will now live
j. 2-,rs d-se forever and ever.
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-28
Back Home Again

Is sticks Candy .O5 cts.
Nice Onions, Per lb. .04 cts.
II lbs. salted Peanuts. rs cts.
Colorado Apples, 81 25 per bu.
Fresh supply Cranberries Candy
Lemons. Oranges, Apple Cider.