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Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
NEW CENTURY CLUB

On Monday evening, October Both,
the members Of the Milford New Cen
tury Club were entertained BY the
chairmen of the day, Mrs. William G.
Smith and Miss Anna Ratcliff. with
a program appropriate for Halloween.
The club room was darkened and the
only light came from candles and the
pumpkin lanterns; other decorations
were branches Of autumn leaves and
corn stalks Besides the chairmen,
four or five other club members dress
cd as ghosts and they acted as an
entertainment committee and saw to
the entertainment Of the guests. All
kinds Of games we're played and en-
joyed by all present, and a delightful
Halloween luncheon" was served.
Mrs R X. Stephenson was unan-
imOusly elected a member Of the club.
Monday November 9th will be an
open day. and the chairman. Mrs. G..
W. Marshall. hopes as many as pos
sible will come and hear Mrs. S. s.
Deemer talk on THE Defective Child
ren Of Delaware Mrs. Deemer IS
chairman of the commission for the
of Delaware, and the
members Of this commission are prom
nent men and women from towns all
over the state
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
WILL YOU TAKE TEACHERS?

The teachers in the Sussex County
Public Schools will assemble in Mil
ford on November 21st, 22nd and 23d,
to attend the annual Teachers Insti-
tute, which will be held in ArmOry
Hall those dates, day and evening.
The hotels cannot possibly care for
all the teachers, and therefore it will
be well for private families to let the
people who are interested in the hold
ing of the institute in Milford, know
how many teachers they would like to
entertain for those days. If your
name and address is left with c. d.
Abbott & Co., with the number of
teachers you will accommodate. they
will make a record of the list, and
when the teachers make inquiry will
refer them to you directly, so that
your business will be clearly under
stood by yourself and the teachers.
The teachers pay their own bills for
entertainment, and do not expect to
be entertained free, like the preach
srs when conference is held in the
town, so those who can take teachers
into their homes will be repaid for
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
GRANGE FAIR VISITORS
REPORT 1T A fine SHOW

The annual fair Of the Milford
Grange, held on Friday and Saturday
Of last week, was a decided success
and was on a par Of those Of former
years. The displays brought forth
much favorable comment from those
who attended. Some exceptionally
fine specimens of fruit and grain were
on exhibit, and the needle craft dis
play was excellent. The poultry ex-
hibit was also creditable. Meals we're
served to those who wished them, and
the Grangers realized a snug sum
from this source.
These annual fairs could be made
affairs of more than usual Importance
with the energy devoted in the proper
channels. The suggestion has been
made numerous times that the fairs
be held earlier in the fall, and that
the fair be given out Of doors. Should
this plan be followed, and good strong
working committees appointed, the re-
suit would be that hundreds Of people
from the surrounding country would
attend, Just as the Firemen's Carnival
draws crowds. The fairs now are ex-
cellent. considering the available space
but they could be greatly enlarged and
made more profitable for the hackers.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
ALL CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS

AS the campaign closes claims Of
success are being heard from leaders
Of both political parties, and they
are quoting figures to prove their as
sertions. In Delaware, Sussex coun-
ty Republican leaders are claiming
the county by good majorities. while
in Kent both parties are claiming the
county. New Castle is expected to
give a good Republican majority. as
is the city Of Wilmington. The ma
tional issues are being discussed pro
and con, with betting in favor Of
as the successful candidate.
AS the campaign closes and election
day draws nearer, interest in the re-
suits is naturally becoming more
acute. In order to give the people Of
this section the full returns a special
wire has been run into Armory Hall,
in Milford. a moving picture outfit
has been secured, and the results Of
the elections throughout the entire
country will be flashed on the screen
as they are received. It will be we'll
,or those interested in hearing the re-
.urns to come to Milford that evening,
IS goot seat in a warm hall is as
iured all who come.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
MAKES RECORD At RIFLE SHOOT

Scoring 271 out Of a possible three
hundred points, Sergeant Frederick
L. Manion. of the First Regiment
Delaware Infantry, upheld the honor
of his state by winning second place
in the National Individual Match held
at the State Camp. near Jacksonville.
Fla, Friday Of last week.
Manion's record is an exceptionally
good one. for he came within three
points of tieing the winner. For his
prize he received SIS in cash and a
gold medal His showing in the 500
yard event was particularly good. as
it was necessary for him to make Is
bullseyes and a four and a two to
make the total Sc points.
Manion, who was formerly employ
ed by the dupont Powder Company,
was outpointed only by a profession
al, W. H. Spencer, of Missouri. who
had a total Of 274 Out Of the so
shots allowed each individual at each
distance Manion showed only 20
points behind a possible or perfect
score. The number of competitors
against whom he shot is not known,
but there were forty prizes given.
No other Of the 10 Delaware Militia
men, who form the Delaware team at
had places among the
favored forty. but it is thought they
are close followers.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS
Paragraphs OF a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Splendid fall weather for farm
work.
Vote early in the day. but not often
you can't do that part
Who ever wins the election in Della
ware the people will shout for
Hughes"
It looks as il Delaware would roll
up $500 majority for the entire Repub-
lican ticket.
Big political meetings in Milford on
Saturday. all day-both parties and
lots of music.
There will be no excuse for the far
mer whose corn husking and stack
ing of fodder is not completed by De-
cember 1st, with this fine fall wealth
er.
Slaughter Neck W. C. T. U. will
meet with Mrs. Burt Bennett next
Thursday, November 9Th, at 2 o'clock
p. m. All members urged to be pre-
sent
St. Johns Church-Sunday Novem-
Der 5th, mass at and 10:30; litany
of the Sacred Heart, sermon, and ben
at 1880 p. m. All are cor
daily invited.
Last week a tennis tournament be-
tween members Of the sophomore and
junior classes at the Women's Col
lege, Newark, was completed. The
result was a victory for the sopho-
more class, Miss Anna d. Scott, Mil
lord, winning the prize.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
SOLDIERS VOTE At DEHIKG

The Delaware troops will vote at
Deming. N. NJ. on election day, next
Tuesday. Colonel Theodore Towns
end OF Milford, and Theodore Furgu-
son, son Of Lieutenant Governor Fer
guson. the messengers appointed By
Governor KILLER to take the soldier
vote, left Wilmington Monday last Tor
Deming. and they are expected to ar
rive at their destination on Saturday
night They will remain at Deming
until after the vote Is taken next
Tuesday, after which they will Inn
mediately leave for Delaware and will
arrive home about Monday or
Tuesday Of the week following cleo
ton. While the unofficial vote OF the
election viii probably be known here
before their arrival. the Official count
cannot be taken or announced until
after the vote OF the soldiers has been
to the Protnonotaries Of the
three counties and the proper record
made Of them
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
ROBINSON
i is CRITICALLY INJURED

While going to Wilmington last Sat
urday evening. Postmaster william
Robinson and Harry Hammond, both
of Milford, we're injured when the au-
tomobile in which they were riding
turned turtle between Dover and
Smyrna. When within a few miles Of
Smyrna. Hammond, who owns the car
and who was driving at the time OF the
accident. became blinded by the lights
Of the car of State Senator Barnard,
whom he was meeting, and in turn
ing out to pass the car, ran into q
ditch. His car turned over, and Mr..
Robinson was thrown against a pole.
He was Immediately picked up and
rushed to physicians office at Smyr-
ma. where first aid was given. From
there he was sent to the Delaware
Hospital in Wilmington, where an ex-
animation disclosed a fractured skull.
He is in critical condition and fears
for his recovery are entertained. As
the Chronicle goes to press the re-
port received is that Mr.. Robinson is
resting as good as can be expected.
Hammond received a few minor cuts
and bruises. He came home Sunday
evening and is able to be about, as
usual.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
GREAT COUNCIL ]. 0. Z. N. OFFICERS

The annual meeting Of the Great
Council of Delaware, Improved Order
Of Red Men. was held at Seaford last
week. At the meeting reports we're
read by the various officers which
showed the order to be in a flourish
ing condition. officers to serve the
ensuing year were elected as follows:
Great Prophet, Emery B. Riggin, Of
Laurel.
Great sachem, John NJ. Cleary, Del
mar
Great Senior Sycamore, Alexander
G. Rodgers, Wilmington
Great Junior Sycamore, Harry Ell
liott, Seaford.
Great Chief Of Records, Edward
MeIntire, Wilmington.
Great Keeper Of Wampum, Edward
Savers, Wilmington.
Great Representatives, S. j. Fur
Mss Bethel; William T. Tappan. Re
hoboth.
Great sannap, Frank Gradwohl. Of
Great Mishinewa, Milton W. Fergu-
son, wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
ELECTION RETURNS IN MILFORD

Arrangements have been made by
persons interested in getting the full
election returns to show them in the
Armory Hall at Milford on the even
ing Of election day. and the people Of
this section are assured Of the best
possible service. A contract has been
entered into with the Western Union
Telegraph Company to furnish the
service and special wires will be in
stalled in the Armory. The promot-
ers have also contracted with William
Warren for the installation of a NOV
ing picture machine IN the hall, and
the returns will be thrown on a
screen. In order that those who go
to the hall will not be kept waiting
moving pictures will be shown should
the returns be slow in coming in.
This year being the presidential
election year, the people all over the
country are natur y interested in the
result of the vote. 1t is to provide
a means of allowing the residents Of
Milford, Houston, Harrington, Freder-
lea, Lincoln and Ellendale, an oppOr-
tunity to learn the result that the re-
turns will be received. An admission
fee will be charged in order to defray
the expenses incidental to getting the
returns. The tickets were put on sale
this week and they have been eagerly |
returns
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS

At the tWenty-third annual conven-
ton Of the Kent County Sunday School
Association, held at Frederick We'd
nesday Of last week, the following Of
ficers were elected:
President, L. NJ. Price. Smyrna !;
vice-president, B F. B. Woodall, Mil
ford; recording secretary, Mrs. B. F..
Cooper, Frederick; corresponding sec
retary and treasurer, Mrs. A. B. Har-
rison, Dover; executive committee,
and state officers. Wesley Webb, Dow
er; Robert ]. Ferguson, Dover; JEFF
ferson Cooper, Cheswold; George C.
Herring, FELTON,; A. W. Carrow, Fred
erica; Gamaliel Garrison, Kenton;
Miss Edna c. Barker, Milford, ex-offi-
clio.
Superintendents of Departmental
Work. Elementary. Mrs. Alice N.
Wix, Harrington; secondary, the Rev.
Thomas Getz Hill, Smyrna adult
class work, Howard r. Moore, Fred
erica; home department, Mrs Walter
W. Hynson, Smyrna; teacher training
Mrs. George C. Herring, Felton, mis-
sionary work. Mrs. F. F. Evans,
Smyrna; temperance work, Mrs. FL
la Benson, Dover.
Hundred secretaries. Duck Greek,
John Buttery, Smyrna; East Dover,
Mrs. Herman c. Taylor, Dover; Ken
ton, Mrs. Matte Sylvester, Clayton;
Little Creek, A. N. Harper, Cheswold;
Irving E. Legates, Harring
ton; Milford, James P. Pierce, Mil
ford; North Murderkill, Joseph Bar
bour. Woodside; South Murderkill.
Miss Nellie Sipple. FELTON,; West Dow
er, Mrs. A. B. Harrison.
Three sessions were held in the NJ.
E. Church. Addresses were made
during the day by Mrs Mary Foster
Bryner of Chicago. on Wants and
Needs of Sunday Schools and Future
Work.
The separate conference held at the
session referring to the ele-
secondary and adult classes, |
ind superintendents. under which 1
reads numerous questions were pro-
pounded.
Reports from the officers. including |
he hundred secretaries, showed the |
work. in Kent County advancing,
The report Of the committee on re-
olutions, of which John B Hutton,
4 Dover, is chairman. urged the con-
inuance Of the different divisions of
he school and the retention of the
-raded lessons for the various depart
nent. They urged a continuance of
he campaign for temperances.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Harry Cox Of Greenwood was ad-
mitted to the hospital this week.
Donations received have been a bed
pan from Mrs. TOmlinson; half dozen
towels from a Philadelphia friend; ap-
pies, pears, sweet and white potatoes
and chicken from Mrs. Herman Vim
yard; five sheets ffOEl the Bethel
church Of Milford; apples :. ON e
friend; Mrs. Samuel Armour a chick
en-; Mrs. C. P. Armour, sweet pota-
toes; Mrs. and Miss Alice Stokes
flowers; one dollar from Nutter Mar
vel; fifteen dollars from the Red Men
of Milford to be used for the perman-
ent building fund; fifty dollars from
gentlemen in the Milford Trust Com
pany to be used for the running ex-
penses of the hospital. This was a
most acceptable and needed gift, as
the funds in the hands of the treasur-
er are getting low.
Flower Day was a success and
S35 so was realized from the sale OF
flowers. The young ladies and gem
tlemen who worked so faithfully de-
serve much credit and the hearty ap-
probation and thanks of the manage
ment. The colored people also help
ed with the flowers. A meeting Of
the refreshment committee Of the Gift
Shop will be held with Mrs. G.. W.
Marshall this friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
MILFORD GRANGE

We want to thank the pubic for TAX
ing such a large interest in our ba-
zaar and supper. and hope all felt re-
paid for attending the same. The pro-
ceeds from all Of these affairs goes
directly to pay for the Grange Hall
and improvements in the town, and
a drawing interest to farmers
This has been a hard season on
fruits and vegetables generally. but
we think we had a very creditable
showing The fancy work and ball-
cry exceeded other years in their re-
spective articles OF skilled workman
ship.
Our dining room and kitchen gave
the usual good service to all comers.
Topic. November 9TH. which is the
Most Profitable. S75 invested In cows.
Hens or Pigsg"
The current events for that day viii
be In charge of Mrs Masten.
1t Is understood that a few minutes
at the beginning OF each lecture hour
at all meetings will be devoted
to the question box. Have your prob
lens ready.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Percy Price. of Albion. N. Y, is Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. William l.
Stewart.
Calvert Stevens of Delaware Col
lege, spent the week end as the guest
Of James Saleyan.
Mrs. Charles Denney Of wilmington
has been the guest of her mother,
Mrs. William Buell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Denney, Of
Harrington, spent the week end as the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Den
ney.
/, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wiley and
Mrs. Luther Calhoun and daughter of
Bridgeville, motored to Milford Sun
day.
miss Margaret Houseman has re-
turned to her home after a visit of two
weeks in Wilmington and PhiIadel-
phia.
Herbert Denney has returned to
Wilmington after being the guest Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Denney.
Mrs. John G.. Munson, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Stanley Short for a week. has return
ed to her home in New Haven, Conn.
Mrs. Edward Hurley. and son, of
Georgetown, who have been the guests
Of her parents, have returned to their
home and are entertaining Misses Min
ME Hatfield and Clara wilkins.
Mrs. Julia A. Short, mother Of for
mer Sheriff Robert Short. Of George
town, and who for a number Of years
has made her home there, came to
Milford last week. where she will now
reside with her son, l. D. Short, at
his home on South Walnut street.
Mrs. George H. Draper. Jr.. enter
tanned at a delightful Halloween par
~ on Monday evening. All the guests |
we're masked, and among those from
1ut Of town were Earl Keith of Smyr-
la, Walter Joseph of Philadelphia and
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Marvel, George
own.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
". c. 7. 0. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The executive committee of Kent
County W. C. T. u met in FELTON,
M. 3. Church on Thursday. October
26th. with representatives from nine
unions. four Y's and three L. T. LIS
The morning session opened at 10
O'Clock with singing and prayer, led
by Mrs Ella H Cordray The re-
ports were very interesting and help
full
Mrs. Sheldrake. as chairman of Sci
entific Temperance Of Public Schools,
asked that a quarterly be placed in
each school. and to have every school
celebrate October 9th every year, as
temperance day.
Mrs. Lila Aaron of Dover, Impress
ed upon the minds of the candidates
the great need today of social purity.
Through the efforts of Miss Francis
Slaymaker, Of Wyoming. county su-
perintendent Of work among colored
people, very efficient colored speak
er toured Kent County.
The work among the Y p. B.. s is
growing. II is advised that each Of
the branches take up the study
course.
n 6ANu AAA0ASAN uAE6NelH4 ~ M .
Curtis of Harrington, and one which
the union is going to carry out, is a
campaign party before election
Mormonism and some of its terrible
phases, were discussed. The band OF
5000 Mormon missionaries have done
great harm in our country. and it was
decided to have Mrs Shepard of Utah,
who thoroughly understands the situ-
alton. speak in Kent County.
Mrs. Thompson of Cheswold voiced
the noOntide prayer. after which a
social hour and box lunch served by
the FELTON, ladies was enjoyed.
The afternoon was given up entirely |
10 making plans for County Institute /
% be held in Cheswold NJ E Church /
IN November 23rd. A very fine pro-
gram is being arranged and will be
published when completed.
At the close Of this very enjoyable
session of the executive committee. it
vas voted that many of the ladies
iend letters of love and greetings to
drs Emma C. CaUlk. of Dover, vice
resident. who was not able to attend
wing to serious illness.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
HALLOWEEN CFIEBRATIOE 4 FAILURE

The Halloween celebration in Mil
ford this year was a failure. and just
why has not been disclosed. Plans
had been made to make the celebra-
ton one OF the best in years. but a
Misunderstanding as to the night on
which the celebration was to be held
caused the plans to go estray. Mon
day evening the business section Of
Milford was filled with one OF the
largest gatherings ever here for Hal
lowe'en. and large numbers came
to lineup in the parade. No organized
efforts were made to hold a parade on
that evening. however, and after sew
eral hours OF waiting and watching
the mummerH walk about, the crowd
commenced to disperse. On Tuesday
evening no crowds appeared and but
foW mummers were Ia evidence. The
plans miscarried, and many were dis
appointed as a result A more defin-
ite understanding will probably be
made next year.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
EXPRESS AGENTS ARRESTED

On Friday Of last week seven Ad-
ANS Express messengers and agents
were taken into custody. charged with
having been implicated In thefts from
the company. The men are arranged
before the proper authorities and are
held under bonds OF 81 900 each. for
their appearance at court Il Is
charged that the men arrested we're
implicated Ia taking goods which had
been shipped on the Delaware road,
and the arrests were made. It Is said.
after conclusive evidence of their guilt
bad been secured.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
PUBLiC SALES

Joseph H. Wroten will sell his per-
soaal property at his home near BEN
nett's Blacksmith shop. on Monday.
November 10Th For particulars see
"a In Chronicle.
Daniel R. Watson will sell his per-
sonal property on November 2Srd, at
~ home near Frederick. For partic-
liars see advertisement in another
part Of this paper.
e. H. Harris will sell his personal
property at public sale at his home on
ne road leading from Milford to
shawnee, on Thursday, November 9th.
eommencing at one O'Clock. For par
ficulars see advertisement In another
column Of this paper
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
COMMISSION FOR FEEBLE MINDED

Governor Charles R. Miller has ap-
pointed the following persons on a
commission to look after the interests
OF the feebleminded in this state /;
Mrs. Selden S. Deemer, New Castle;
Hon. Hervey Hall, Hon Samuel j.
Reynolds. Dr.. J. H. Clifton. all Of
Smyrna; Dr.. William H. Kraemer,
Hon. Thomas M. Monaghan, Mrs.
Frank Morton Jones, Hon. Thomas
F. GOrmley, all Of Wilmington; Miss
Julia Burton, Georgetown; Mrs. S.
H. Messick. Bridgeville; Hon. George
A. Hin, Bridgeville, Mrs Philip Bur
net, Dover; Hon. John D. Hutton. Of
Dover; DR.. Charles A. Wagner, VIII
mington; Horace L. Dilworth, Center
vile, and Newton L. Grubb, Grubbs'
Corner.
The commission will be called to-
gether at an early date when plans
will be formulated for making some
provision for the feebleminded Of the
state, there being more than 500 here
to be cared for.
It Is likely that the legislature will
be asked for an appropriation where
by a home may be provided or some
o-utl means ot beBt teBatlvA uA-4ue Aeaa-
ible
Mrs. Deemer is the state chairman
81 civics and health for the State Fed
GRAFTON Of Women's Clubs and for
some time she has been actively In
.erested in the welfare Of the feeble
minded. The commission which was
appointed gives promise Of
ioing some very effective work after
hey get together and 10 working
ibape.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-03
sussex BALLOTS PRINTED
And DELIVERED IN DAYS

The ballots to be used in SUSSEX
County have been printed and deliY-
cred in ample time for the Clerk of
the Peace to have them folded and
boxed for the respective districts. The
frst lot of ballots were put on the
press late Tuesday afternoon of last
week, and the last lot was completed
early Saturday morning. The work
was done at the plant Of the Milford
Chronicle Publishing Company, and in
all approximately 100000 ballots were
printed. The last OF them were deliv-
cred on Monday. This is indeed a
record time for the printing of the
ballots. There are twenty-five voting
districts in Sussex County, and each
OF these required stopping the press
and making the changes before the
ballots could be printed.
In addition to printing the ballots.
$4,000 official envelopes for the use
at elections were printed and deliver
ed by the Chronicle. These were de-
livered before work on the ballots
started. The instruction cards, pro-
clamations and other necessary print
ing for the elections were printed in
the Chronicle Office, and all we're de-
livered in ample time for the Clerk Of
the Peace and the Sheriff to make
proper distribution.
While in the midst of printing the
ballots for the general elections, the
Chronicle Publishing Company receiv-
ed a rush order for an entirely differ
ent set Of ballots to be used by the
Delaware troops now encamped at
Deming, N. NJ. This order necessitat-
ed the numerous changes for each dis
-rict, but the number printed was
small in comparison. Work on these
ballots was started at noon on Friday
IF last week, and was completed and !
delivered on Saturday, shortly after
he noon hour.
Not only was the work on the bal |
OTIS rushed through without error at /
he Chronicle plant, but the normal |
BUSINESS Of the plant was taken care
II. The usual amount Of work was
lone on the platen presses. The cleo
ion work was not allowed to hold up
my Of the orders coming in while the
york on them was under way. This
8 only one evidence of the fact that
he largest plant on the peninsula is
n the job.
Work was started on Monday on two
iooks. one for the Sussex County
Institute. the other for the
Tent County Teachers Institute. The
ooks will be completed and delivered
IoYember 18th.