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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-15
NIGHT EDITION

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR ELECTION BET? IF NOT.
YOU MIGHT JUST As WELL. AS WILSON IS ELECT.
ED AS SURE AS THE DAY rs LONG THAT RE.
MINDS Us. WEATHER FORECASTER SALISBURY
SAYS; TONIGHT AND THURSDAY. FAIR. SLIGHT
CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-15
A GOOD LAUGH

LAUGHING HURTS Ne one. \ GOOD LAUGH Is
A HEALTH TONIC, TRY IT. CAST YOUR EYE;
OVER THE OOINGS or MUTT AND JEFF WHO Ar
PEAR EVERY DAY IN THE STAR You'll F1Nt
EN- ON PAGE TO-DAY.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
PLEASANT 18Th BIRTHDAY

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
2. Jefferson was a pleasant place to
be on Saturday evening, October 14th,
and more than IS friends from Slaugh
ter Neck and places as far distant as
Wilmington, took part in a pleasant
evening, which was the eighteenth
birthday anniversary Of Miss Maggie
NJ. Jefferson, and the reception was
given by her parents in honor Of her.
Music and games made the time pass
quickly, and when the call to refresh
ments came. ample justice was done
to the bOunteous supply of ice cream,
cake, fruit and candy. In the center
of the large table were two birthday
cakes, which were presented by two
friends, and on each of these were Is
candles, lighted when the guests en-
tered the dining room. The list Of
those present numbered over seventy
five of the best citizens of the county
and state. The evening closed bv
singing, in which the entire party
Joined, and they departed wishing
health and happiness to the honored
lebutant and their hosts.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
GROWS III BUSHELS OF
Prize CORN ON AN ACRE

Secretary of the State Board of Ag-
riculture and L. H. Cooch, county
farm agent, last Saturday visited the
farm of Alonzo S. Whittock. near
Odessa, to weigh the acre of prize
which Mr.. Whittock had planted in
competition with other farmers for
the prize of $1OO offered annually by
the state board for the best acre of
corn. The corn was cut and husked
and found to have yielded a few
pounds less than III bushels. This
is the highest record, with only few
more acres to be tested.
Mr.. Whittock's corn is of the John
son county variety. The ground was
plowed April 10. and was cut with
double disc five times, narrowed four
times and rolled twice and planted on
May 10. At the time of plowing 1000
pounds of lime were drilled on the
ground, and at planting, 300 pounds
of 16 per cent acid phosphate were
put on with the planter. Two appli-
cations Of 800 pounds of the same
phosphate we're applied later, one
about June l and the other about the
18th Of June.
The corn was planted feet by 8
feet, inches, was cultivated six
times and left standing. as under the
rules of the board the corn must be
cut, husked and weighed in the pres
ence of the judges appointed for that
purpose. The result of the weighing |
was somewhat disappointing to Mr.. |
as he had expected at least
l35 bushels to the acre.
Mr.. Whittock has for several years
past won the prizes, and in 1914 had
IN acre that yielded 1881 bushels.
lie has also the largest yield of wheat
n that part of the county. more than
70 bushels to the acre.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
HALLOWEEN PLANS BEING MADE

A committee of interested persons
have been busy this week interesting
the people of Milford in a huge Hal
lOwe'en Celebration in Milford on the
evening of October 3Oth. In order to
complete the necessary plans, a meet
ing has been called for Monday even
ing next, at eight o'clock, in the Fire
mems Hall in Milford, and at this
meeting all details will be provided
for. The Milford band is invited to
send a committee to the meeting, the
Caulk Club, Red Men. Firmen, Bust
ness Men, committees from other
towns, and all persons interested in
the project are more than cordially
invited to have committees at the
meeting on Monday evening. Let's all
get together and have the largest cell
on the peninsula. Lewes and
other towns have already arranged for
the celebrations.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
PUBLIC SALES

Walter Scott will sell his persona
property on November 1st at his farm
near Laws Church. For particulars
see posters and advertisement.
Harry E. Deatrich will have a sale
of personal property two miles east
of Bridgeville on Thursday, November
End. See ad and posters for particu-
lars.
Ora Wagner will sell his personal
property, tract of timber land and
some cleared land, on Thursday, Oc-
tober 26th. See ad and posters for
particulars.
E. R. Rattray will sell his personal
property at his home near Lews
Church on Thursday, October Goth.
See advertisement in another column
Of this paper.
Charles H. Macklin of East Front
and McColley Sts., South Milford, will
sell his personal property on Satur-
day, October 21st. See advertisement
in another column Of this paper.
G.. Marshall Wilson will sell his
personal property on Monday, October
23d on the Ponder farm, near Milton.
See advertisement in another column
Of this paper, and posters, for partic-
ulars.
Mrs. Sarah E. Watson will sell her
property at public sale at her
home in Cedar Neck near Milford, on
Saturday afternoon. October 2Sth. For
particulars see the advertisement in |
another part of this paper.
E. H. Harris will sell his personal
at public sale at his home on
he road leading from Milford to
Shawnee, on Thursday, November 9Th,
commencing at one o'clock. For par
iculars see advertisement in another
column of this paper.
James T. Lank will sell, at the
Lank Homestead" one mile from
lassau, in Lewes and RehOboth Hun
red, on Thursday, October 26th, fine
erd of Jersey COWS and heifers. |
here are thirty-five head of these and
yoke Of oxen. as well as other i'm ]
lements. For details, read the ad-
in another part of this !
aper.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
ODD FELLOWS INSTALL OFFICERS

The officers recently elected by tn,
members of Crystal Fount Lodge No
10. Improved Order of Odd Fellows. OF
Milford, were installed with very in.
teresting ceremonies Monday evening
last at the lodge rooms of the order
The installation ceremonies were con-
Quoted by State Grand Master H. E.
Lynch, of Dover. who was accompan-
led by his staff. The new officers of
the lodge who were installed at the
meeting are, Noble Grand, j. B. War
ner; Vice Grand Henry Rider; Re-
cording Secretary. George Roy Ben
nett Financial Secretary, Harold l.
Salmons; Treasurer, G. Thompson
Reed. Following the installation of
the officers, refreshments were served
to the members and the visiting mem
bers Of the order. The Milford lodge
Of Odd Fellows is enjoying an era Of
prosperity and interest in this order.
which is possibly the greatest in its
history.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
UNITED STATES URGES
use OF POTATO BREAD

More general use of potatoes in the
making Of bread is urged By the U. s.
Department of Agriculture. Bread
containing mashed and boiled potatoes
was found during experiments just
concluded, to be just as nutritious as
ordinary bread. and to have the quail
ity Of remaining fresh longer.
The Department believes that in To-
calities where there is a surplus of po-
tatoes, or where they are cheap, much
economy can be practised at this time
because of the high price Of wheat
-four and that even in localities where
the relative market price of potatoes
and -four are such that there is no
economy in substituting potatoes for
flour, the individual favor and keep
ing quality of potato bread should
make it desirable.
In their experiments the Depart
ment experts baked excellent bread
with three pounds Of potato and 21s
pounds of flour. Three recipes have
been formulated.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
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
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 naturally interested in the
result of the vote. It is to provide
a means Of allowing the residents of
Houston, Harrington, Freder-
lea, Lincoln and Glendale, 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 |
his week and they have been eagerly |
purchased by the people of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
INGRAM.
POLICE NEWS

Charged with selling liquor illegal.
ly, William Powell, colored, was held
under $500 bail, failing to secure
which he was taken to Dover on Mon
day to await trial. The evidence on
which the authorities hope to convict
Powell was secured by officers Mack
lin and Draper, who were gathering
evidence against a crowd of crap
shooters, when they are said to have
witnessed the sale and transfer of the
liquor to two different parties.
Before Alderman Truitt Monday
morning James Gillespie was fined So
and costs on the charge of drunken
ness and disorderly conduct. On the
same charge William Collins drew the
same fine. Thomas Poore drew a fine
of $50 and costs. Mollie Fleetwood
was fined $40 and costs and thirty
days in the Kent County Jail. William
J. Brown, colored, drew the same
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
MILFORD GRANGE

A great deal of interest is being
centered on the coming Grange Ba-
zaar and exhibit to be held in the hall
on October 9th and 2Sth. The affair
will open at noon on Friday and con-
tinue until late Saturday night. This
however is not detracting from the
regular weekly meetings of the grange
and the usual routine of business was
carried out last Saturday afternoon.
len candidates have taken first and
second degrees and seventeen are
scheduled for the third and fourth on
this Saturday, which will be followed
by the fourth degree
feast, and the sisters will furnish
sandwiches, cake and coffee. The
chairman of fancy articles for the ba-
zaar has requested that all bring their
articles in this Saturday. plainly
marked with the price.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
DELAWARE MILITIAMAN
MAKES A GREAT RECORD

First Sergeant Frederick ManiOn, OF
Company F, Of the First Delaware In
4antry distinguished himself as
marksman, at the great National Rife
Association meet at Jacksonville Fla,
klast Friday, when he made the sixth
best score for the Leech cup. Ser
geant Manion, who is a member OF the
team sent from the Organized Militia
OF Delaware and at Camp Deming.
made 103 bullseyes or centers out Of
a possible los for the Leech cup.
The winner Of the cup made score
of 104 and in addition to the cup re-
ceived a gold medal and $40. Ser
geant Manion received a cash prize
OF IS. He had a perfect score from
the 500 and 800 yard lines, hitting the
bullseye 35 consecutive times. Until
they started to shoot from the 1000
yard mark only two other marksmen
Of the entire country had a perfect
score. Sergeant Manion failed to do
so good from the 1000 yard line. as
he missed two Of the S5 targets. This,
however, was a remarkable record un-
der the circumstances, and gave him
sixth place.
Entered in this event were the best
shots in not only the militia Of all the
States in the Union but also the crack
shots of the regular army and Ser
geant Manion's feat puts him in the
front ranks of the marksmen Of the
marksmen of the United States.
The Leech' cup for many years has
been chief among the choicest prizes
offered in the National Rife Associa-
ton series. It came to America in
1874, upon the occasion of the visit Of
The Irish rifemen to New York to
in the first of the great
rife matches. The Irish
cam was captained by Major Arthur
Leech, who, although
lis team was defeated. presented this
up to be shot for annually on leaving
america.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
MARRIED
PRETTYMAN-wooLFoRD.

III 4 4 AtA3A-N- W NOAAH OAAAJs
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied in the Presbyterian Church at
Salisbury, on Wednesday, October Is,
1916, at l p. m, the contracting par
ties being Miss NJ. Pearl Woolford
the youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ashby Woolford, of near Sails
bury, and Robert d. Prettyman, of
Milford. The bride was attired in a
suit of midnight blue, with large pic
ture hat, and wore a cOrsage bouquet
of bridal roses. The church was pret-
tily decorated with ferns and potted
plants. Rev. Thomas r. Kerr. of
Berlin, Nd, a recent pastor of the
bride, performed the ceremony. The
wedding marches were beautifully
rendered by Miss Laura Bethards. al
so of Berlin. The ceremony was wit
messed by their relatives and a num-
Der of intimate friends. The happy
couple took the northbound train for
and will also visit Old
Point Comfort. They will be at home
TO their friends after November 1st,
at Milford, Delaware. Mr.. Prettyman
Is the assistant passenger agent at the
Milford railroad station, and a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Prettyman.
If Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

The Emergency Hospital in Milford
has been doing capacity work for the
past month, and as fast as a bed or
room is vacated, a patient is ready
to occupy it. The people are realiz-
ing the great help that the hospital
is to them and If only one of the many
rich people would help this real char
ity with a legacy or a gift of five
thousand dollars with which to start
the new building, that would be a real
blessing to generations yet unborn.
Miss Sara Belts has recovered from
a case of typhoid fever and was sent
to her home last week.
The moving picture benefit given by
the Board of Lady Junior Managers.
realized a profit Of S24.1
Mrs. Frederick Lehman from the
sale Of crocheted caps has given 81.
Gifts of money have been received
from the following: from VIM. Ram
sey, 81; from a number Of small con-
tributions by well-wishers the sum Of
S2.1O, which with the other funds
made a total of S2S.25, which was
placed in the charity fund.
The Junior Board thank Mr.. War
AGn LOA AAo pOAANnt Ia Ou6AA AAAS AASNT
ing pictures.
Donations for the hospital have
been received from the following per-
sons: Mrs. Bessie Gillespie; apples |
from a friend; peppers from Charles |
Thomas; oysters from Mrs. Martha |
Kemp; grape juice and flowers from
Baptist Church and Delema Walls;
of white and sweet potatoes
a basket of pears, one dozen jars of
canned fruit, one of pickles and eleven
glasses of jelly from the Williamsville
NJ. E. church.
The management heartily thanks
all the givers of these gifts and also
for their interest in the Emergency
Hospital.
A meeting Of the committee for
Flower Day" was called for Thurs
lay afternoon by the chairman.
Interest in the Gift Shop" is gain
ng rapidly and beautiful articles are
coming in daily.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
US. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

An open competitive examination
under the rules of the U. S. Civil
Service Commission for the position
of clerk-carrier in the postofice at
Milford. will be held on October 2Sth.
commencing at o'clock, a. m. Ap-
plicatiOns for this examination must
be made on the prescribed form which
with necessary instructions may be
obtained from the Commissions local
representative, George C. Russell, at
the Milford postoffice, or from Stewart
Wilson, Secretary Civil Service Board.
P. o. Bldg, Phila., Pa. All persons
wishing to take this examination
should secure blanks and file their
applications with the above named at
once, in order to allow time for any
corrections and to arrange
for the examination.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
DELAEARE'S SCHOOL TAX SYSTEM

Delaware's State Board of Educa-
ton has authorized the publication of
paper prepared by State Commits
sioner of Education Dr.. Charles A.
Wagner. on "Delaware's School Tax
System. This paper has been sub
mitted to educational experts and has
been approved and will be circulated
through Delaware in contemplation of
making some radical changes at the
next session Of the Delaware General
Assembly. The three public school
superintendent of Delaware, at a
meeting in Dover last week, we're in
with members of the
State Board Of Education on some inn
portant proposals to submit to the
state board later, bearing on import
ant changes in Delaware's School
Laws.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
new CENTURY CLUB

At a meeting of the Milford New
Century Club on October 18th, Mrs
Gilbert Nickel and the Misses Helen
Pierce, Mary Powell, Avis Hitch and
Anna X. Sutton were unanimously
elected members.
A representative Of the Redpath Ly-
ceum Bureau met with the club on
Monday and announced the dates for
the three entertainments. which the
Century Club has arranged to have
in Milford this winter. A committee
from the Century Club is working on
this at the present time.
The topic for the day was current
events, with Mrs. j Lynn Pratt as
chairman.
The report of the Delaware State
Federation held in Wilmington last
May, Mrs. c. Fisher Pierce.
The report of donations given to
Domestic Science Glass of the Public
School, Mrs. j. Lynn Pratt.
Piano solo, Miss Sadie Beadle.
Article on "The Treasure Chest of
Mercurial Mexico" and "Notes on the
Danish West Indies" Mrs. ]. Lynn
Pratt.
The subject for next Monday is
civics, Mrs. J. Stanley Short, chair
man.
Dr.. Mitchell of Delaware College
will lecture in the club room on Mon |
lay and the meeting will begin at 8 |
p. m. promptly. At the close of the
ecture there will be a short informal |
reception for DR.. Mitchell. Every
me is invited to come.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
MILK PROBLEM

Governor Miller last Monday an
pointed the delegates to act in CON
junction with similar appointments
by the governors Of PENNSYLVANIA.
New Jersey and Maryland looking
forward to a satisfactory settlement
OF the milk situation as it exists in all
four states. They are: George II.
Hail, secretary Of state. representing
the states interests; Professor Harry
H. Hayward, Of Delaware College Ex-
perimental Station, representing the
dairy interests; Samuel Maxwell Har-
rington, Dover, representing the ship
ping interests, and Frederick Brady.
of Middletown, representing the dis
tributing interests.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
WILMINGTON SOLDIER GETS MARRIED

Lieutenant Robert W. Tomlinson.
Of the medical corps of the First Del
aware Infantry, and Mrs. Mildred
Hutton Bishop, Detroit, were married
at FL Paso. Texas, October 14th, 1915
After a honeymoon in Texas and in
New Mexico, Doctor and Mrs. Tom
linson will return to Deming, N. NJ,
and reside on Nickle Avenue. Lieut..
Tomlinson is a son Of DR.. p. w. Tom
linson, a prominent physician OF Will
mington; is a graduate Of the Uniyer-
sity Of Virginia and in civil life is as
sociated with his father in practice
IN Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
BARRIERS RAISE PRICE FOR WORK

The BARRIERS Of Milford met on Mon
day evening last and agreed upon a
new schedule of prices which will 20
into effect on the first of next Novem-
ber. At the meeting the BARRIERS
agreed that on and after the above
named date all customers must nav
a fiat rate for their work, the monthly
rate being discontinued The new
rates as made on Monday are: Hair
cut, zoe; shave, 10c; shampoo, zoe
massage, zoe; beard trimmed, 15c:
hair SINCE. zoe; neck shave, Sc; mus
tache trimmed, Sc. The men further
agreed that all hair-cutting done after
six o'clock on Saturday evening
should be charged for at the rate Of
25c.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
OUTDOOR MASS MEETING

A great outdoor mass meeting will
be held next Wednesday evening in
the interest Of temperance. The meet
ing will be held on the Plaza, op-
posite the Trust Company, and will
be addressed by DR.. Thomas M. Hare
who is a great orator and well versed
in his subject Special music and
songs by the school children will al
so be feature, and the meeting will
doubtless draw a large crowd.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
PAUL E. WILSON DIES

Paul Edmondson Wilson, a resident
OF Hillside Farm, Christiana hundred,
New Castle County, a son-in-law of
General and Mrs. T. Coleman DUPONT,
died in New York City last Friday
Mr.. Wilson was only thirty years of
age. He had been sufferer from
mastoiditis, an infection of the bone of
the ear. In efforts to save his life he
was operated upon six times. He was
active in building the boulevard be-
tween Georgetown and Selbyville. Mr..
Wilson was engaged in business in
New York and spent much time at
that place. His funeral was held in
Wilmington last Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
ADJOURNED SESSION OF
The SUSSEX LEVY COURT

The Sussex County Levy Court met
on Tuesday in adjourned session. In
the absence of the president, H. P.
Ward was made temporary chairman
The clerk of the peace was instruct
ed to purchase a carload of coal for
the heating of the court house.
Messrs. Lynch, Moore and H. w.
Johnson were appointed a committee
to view work done on the Milton
bridge on the 18th yesterday and if
same was satisfactory to report fav-
orably to the clerk of the peace, who.
upon receiving such report. was auth
Orized to draw an order for $500 in
favor of the contractors, Clendaniel
& Abbott.
The salary of John T. Watson, the
janitor of the court house, was in
creased from $50 per month to SIS
per month. effective from the first of
this month.
A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the president of the Levy Court
to sign a petition to vacate a portion
of the public road leading from
Bridgeville to Seaford, in Northwest
Fork Hundred; also a portion of the
public road leading from Double Fork
to Marsh Hope in said hundred.
The committee appointed to view
Mill bridge reported, ad-
vising the county to place a concrete
leaf on said bridge, inasmuch as Mr..
Chapman will build a new bridge.
R. J. Allen was authorized to re-
pair a bridge in Broad Creek Humid
red.
Adjourned to Wednesday, Novem-
Der 1st.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-20
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Rally Day services will be held in
Millwood church on Sunday, october
22d, at 2:30 p. m.
The Ladies' Aid of Milford Neck
will meet with Mrs. F. A. Webb, on
Saturday evening, October 21st.
A marriage license was issued in
Philadelphia on Tuesday to George R.
Coverdale of Milford. and Miss Jennie
Brewington Of Wilmington.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, October
22d, mass at a. m. rosary, sermon
and benediction at 1880 p. m. Mass
at Lewes at 1870 a. m. All are cor
daily invited.