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Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
MEETINGS IN
SUSSEX COMING week
Prominent Agriculturists Will Ad-
dress Sussex County Farmers
On Topics OF Interest.

Farmers Institutes have been plan
ned to cover the whole state. Those
next week will be as follows: Selby-
vile, Monday and Tuesday, January
% and %; Ocean View. Wednesday
and Thursday; Frankford, Thursday
and Friday, and MillsbOrO, Friday and
Saturday. These meetings overlap,
but enough speakers have been en-
gagged to keep them going Among the
speakers are r. G.. Hynicka. Of Le-
banon, Pennsylvania, who has had
successful experience in breeding and
managing horses, and is also famous
for his fine herd of hogs, and he Is
one OF the most attractive speakers IN
the country; Professor Hayward, OF
Delaware College will discuss a num-
ber of practical subjects; Mr.. Car
roll, of the Extension Service, Will
talk about the dairy COW, especially
for family purposes; Mr.. Pollard
famous in poultry circles, and Miss
Clara NJ. Nixon, of Cornell University.
will discuss all phases of the poultry
industry; b. +. b. WOOdall, of Mill
ford. a most successful trucker, viii
speak on small fruits and vegetables,
and the educational features will be
taken care of by Mr.. McBryan of the
United States Bureau of Education.
Other speakers will be present and
upon the whole these meetings should
be as good as ever before held in the
county.
The following week meetings will
be held in Georgetown. Lewes. Cool
spring and Milton. two days at each
place except Coolspring, when the
sessions will be on Wednesday, Janu-
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Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
FOR MISPTILION RIVER

The Rivers and Harbors bill recent
" reported to the House. among 9TH
er things contains a total appropria-
ton for the Mispillion river OF $780,
200. to commence the work on the new
project taking out the curves between
Milford and the Delaware Bay. This
is the item which Representative
Thomas W. Miller selected as the
most worthy of the new projects IN
the state. and which he has caused to
be inserted in the bill after appearing
before the committee on rivers and
harbors several times and urging its
adoption In addition, S0,OUV IS ap-
propriated for the maintenance work
on the old plans.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
HAsONS OF MILFORD HAVE BANQUET

Last Friday evening the Masonic
fraternity of Milford rendered a ban
uuet in honor of the annual visit Of
the Grand Master of Delaware to the
local lodge, and also in observance
Of the 1O2nd anniversary Of Temple
Lodge No. 8. Masonic visitors from
all parts of Delaware were guests and
more than seventy sat at the banquet
tables in the New Windsor Hotel. The
menu was as bountiful as 1t was ex-
cellent, and Mr.. Windsor deserves es-
pecial credit for the whole affair, as
the service was the best ever seen in
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19

legislation to meet the demands of the
times
It is the theory of constitutional
government that intimate relationship
shall exist between the executive and
legislative departments To that end,
| shall be perfectly frank with you
and offer. without reserve, any sug-
gestions that, in my judgment, the
occasion demands. / hope that this
will be accepted in the spirit OF CO.
operation, and further, that the mem
bers of the General Assembly will
feel equally free in seeking the aid
and advice with the power of the
Executive Department. This spirit of
frank discussion and interchange of
ideas applies to the citizenship at
large as well as to the State officials.
We must realize in our work that we
are representative of the whole peo-
pie. Sentiment for the home sec
tion, active interest in its development
is indeed commendable. But we must
recognize that our oath prompts
broader view in our deliberation.
Nothing that I could do would give
me more pleasure than to link the
three counties of Delaware in closer
spirit of cooperation. We must not
forget that the interests of this sec
ton are so closely allied with those
of the other that only by sympathy
of understanding can we serve the
whole State.
Budget System.
I believe Statecraft, today, at its
best. is Administration-based on
scientific and practical business meth
nds. In the major portion of our
work party politics has but little to
do. A vote cast with an eye on its
influence in the next campaign. is
very seldom the most deliberate for
the public good. To put it concisely,
if we are to attempt a business ad-
ministration, we shall consider the
material welfare-the greatest gener-
al good to the greatest number OF
people at the least possible expense.
To do this effectively we shall have to
adopt the principles in use by those
successful in private or corporate bus
mess. This can be best begun by the
adoption of what Is known as the
Budget System" To explain: The
executive is charged with the respon-
sibility of the formation and sub
mission of proposals for the expendi-
ture of public funds. The Legislative
Continued on Page 81
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
SUPPER ADDS TO TREASURY

The chicken and waffle supper Civ
en- by the Mite Society of the Presby-
terian Church, Tuesday evening, was
a social and financial success. The
guests had a fine time. good supper
and the treasury Of the society was
increased by over SS6. The next at-
fair 20 be given by the society will
not be so substantial but will be
equally enjoyed, as it is to be an ev-
ening of all fun Watch for the date
probably Friday evening, January
26th.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
ITEMS FOR QUICK READING

st. Johns Church. Sunday, Jan. 81,
mass at 10:30 a. M. rosary, sermon
ami il,,ut,,iifitttii51n az 7:sA r.; mass
at Harrington at $50. All are cor
daily invited.
Ex-Governor Charles r. Miller,
who retired from once on Tuesday.
was presented with q handsome silver
loving cup by the members Of the leg
islature on Monday afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
ADDITIONS TO DINE COLLECTION

Two neighboring towns have add
ed collections to the Dime Fund for
the new Hospital building this week.
and every collection adds interest to
the workers, who are striving to ac-
complish this much needed charity.
Previously acknowledged, $3.50. 30.
Through Mrs. Elizabeth Clifton, or
FELTON,, IS 90.
Through Miss Case, Laws District
81 90.
Total to date, $256 IS.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
SUNDAY SCHOOL TO RE-ORGANlzE

The Sunday School at Cedar Grove.
District III, has not been having reg
ular meetings for almost a year, and
now it is the aim Of those interested
to reorganize and make it a live and
wide-awake Sunday School. They VIII
meet for organization on Sunday, the
21st inst, at 2:30 o'clock, at the
school building, and everyone is ask
ed to be present and do their part to-
ward again having meetings.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
MARRIED
SHORT-CALLAWAY.


Edwin F. Short, of Milford Neck,
and Miss Amanda Galloway of near
FELTON,, were married at the FELTON,
NJ. E. Parsonage. on December 10th
1916. Mr.. and Mrs. Short will be
at home in Milford Neck, where they
will reside in the future.
PLEASANTON-HAAlMOND
On January 3rd, 1917, George C..
Pleasanton of Milford, and Miss
Blanche E. Hammond of Magnolia,
were Joined in marriage by Rev. Le-
olan Jackson, at Magnolia NJ +.
Church They will reside in Phila-
delphia. Mr.. PleasantOn is employ
ed by the H. d. Miller Piano Co. His
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Hammond.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Miss Ethel Mae Messick, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Messick, and
]. Burton Hendricks, were married
in wilmington, Delaware, on Wednes-
dav. January 18th, 1917, by the Rev.
]. Ross Stonesifer, pastor of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church. Immediately
after the ceremony the bride and the
groom left for a brief honeymoon to
Washington. d. c., spending a few
davs in Baltimore and Philadelphia.
The groom is engaged in business at
Lake View Mills, Shawnee. near Mil
ford. at which place the newly weds
will be at home after February lst.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
CAULE CLUB NOTES

A unique program has been arrang-
ed for the entertainment Of the Caulk
Club members at the Club rooms, on
Thursday evening, January 2Sth. The
Literary Committee would like to
make this a sort Of homecoming
affair, and see every member present.
and guarantees that everybody will
enjoy the program to the fullest eX-
tent. So everybody come.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19

John Republican was
Delaware at noon on Tuesday
Wilmington closed OF ue most
the history of the Diamond State Ihe naug @ b %
in
of prominent of the State The 0n Oh
Chief
will qualified Bible which brought from e
IN Every Governor Oh ea"te
since 1919 exception who affirmed has taken
thee of historic Bible .,.- c..,.
Eiason castle
Senate
which administered
Pennewi Mr. Eason succeeds Coen Ferguson anu %
men Democrats
the
state Immediately took charge OF the aHas
o
woman
Compensation Good Roads Drainage New eou
matters of legislation Ills Iu
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
LICENSE TAGS OLD?
BEWARE OF SHERIFF

II you have not complied with the
state Jaw .and procured a 1917 auto
mobile license, it is advicabe to allow
the car to rem ain in the garage until
you have.
This Is field day for sheriffs, con.
stables, policemen and other peace
officers of the state In their crusade
against car owners who continue to
use an ancient license tag.
The charge on the offenders Is led
by l.. II Emmerson, secretary cf state
who served notice a month ago that
all persons in the state who have
not secured a license by today will
be arrested and punished under the
state law for operating machine with
an old license AS a result of his
warning q large number of applica-
tons have been received from auto.
mobile owners who had forgotten to
renew their licenses.
Persons arrested viii bo fined under
the state law and will not be allowed
TO operate their cars until the neccs
3ary credentials have been secured
Figures on license tags of 1916 arc
black on whito background The
1917 series Is white on black back
ground.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
MEXICAN RUN OVER
BY TRAIN HAS GOOD
CHANCE TO RECOVER
SECTION HAND CAUGHT ON
BRIDGE BY FREIGHT-ENGINE
PASSES ENTIRELY OVER BODY
Injuries SERIOUS BUT NOT
FATAL.

Pedro Sapien, Mexican section
hand employed by the Rock Island,
lies in Ryburn hospital today. suffer
ing from injuries received last night
when he was run down by west
bound freight train on the Fox river
bridge While oapIen managed to
keep his feet. arms and body from
getting under the engines wheels. the
entire locomotive passed over him be
fore the train could be brought to
stop.
Sapien was walking across the
bridge when the freight whistled a
warning. AS soon as he heard the
alarm he took to his heels and tried
10 beat the freight to the west bank
Of the river, but just as he neared the
end of the bridge the engine bore
down upon him. He was knocked to
the trestle by the pilot and in some
manner he was flattened out that the
engine passed over him, but not with
out seriously injuring him.
When he was dragged from beneath
the tender 3apien was partially uncon
scious. He moaned with pain and
cursory examination disclosed that his
head was badly cut and gouged, while
one finger of his right hand was par
TALLY amputated and bone on his
left leg had been severed in twain
by some sharp section of the engine.
He was rushed to Ryburp hospital
in taxi and DR. Roberts dressed his
wounds Three severe cuts were
found on the head, all Of which pene-
trated to the skull There was no
fracture or concussion, however, and
no internal injuries were discovered
DR. Roberts today stated that Sapien
had an excellent chance to recovery
There were no witnesses to the ac-
cidcnt save members of the train
crew. r. Steindorf, of Blue Island.
was the engineer of the freight, and
w j. Leydorf and Hugh Traul brake
man Engineer Ostendorf said he saw
the man on the bridge and gave him
"A warning whistle to clear the way
The Mexican looked back to see il
the train was on his track and then
took to his heels Just before reach
ing the edge of the bridge the pilot
struck and felled him
Railroad men declare Sapiens es.
cape from instantaneous death to
have been nothing short of miracuI.
Gus, He is twenty-eight years old and
has wife living in Mexico
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
MATTHIESSEM WILL
GIVE DEER PARK
PROPERTY TO STATE

Springfield H., May If. W.
Matthiossen. La Sale mu.ti-mililon
airc, has offered TO Illinois free of
my charge, 100 acres of his Deer
Park property adjoining the Illinois
river, providing thai the state pur.
chase $50 acres OF the Col Hit es.
tate that lies between his lands and
Starved Rock State Park.
This became known today when
Capt George Blow, Mr.. Matthiessens S
son-in-law appeared in Springfield to
consult with members cf tho legisla-
,ulc over the tender Mr. Matthies-
icn's holdings at Deer Park contain
2e0 acres In which are four of the
most beautiful canyons of the Illinois
Valley and should the lawmakers de-
eide to accept the offer the result
VIII be z continuous park OF Starved
Rock and Deer Park.
The committee having the omnibus
bill in charge will be asked to make
the necessary approp.' 'ations this
evening at o'clock. Captain Blow
will 70 before the committee and ar.
que the benefits that Illinois would
derive by accepting Mr.. Matthiessen S
benevolent proffer.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
FORMER RESIDENT
DIES AT OMAHA, ENB.

Word was received in ottawa
announcing the death of Patrick Fen.
nesaoy which occurred at 1920 this
morning at his home in Omaha Neb.
He was one of the early resident of
Wallace township and a pioneer set
tier of a Sale county.
Nj. fennessey was about ninety
years old. He was born in Tipperary,
Ireland, and came TO this country
when young man He resided in
Wallace township for about fifteen
years, leaving that community to take
VI farming In Nebraaka MI Fen
pe39ey was appointed postmaster at
Omaha following his retirement from
farminl.
He leaves surviving, his wife and
two daughters, also two sisters
Mrs John Spillane, Aurora, and Mrs.
Samuel FIoey, of North Ottawa, and
several nieces and nephews in this
community.
Mt and Mrs. John pillon and son
have left to attend the funeral.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
sLADD RESIDENT IS
KILLED IN DAYLIGHT
ROBBERY-ARREST 3

Princeton, III, May t7.--Belmo Tan
adj. prominent young Ladd resident.
is dead and three Italians, all said to
be residents OF Rockford, are held
IN the county jail as the result Of a
murder-robbery which took place be.
tween Ladd and Cherry last night at
I o'clock.
Tanadzi died at St. Margaret's hos
pital in Spring Valley four hours after
the attack, just as the three prisoners
captured at La Moille were being
nshered in the institution for identi-
ticatiCn.
Bureau county authorities state that
there Is no doubt but what they have
the right men as the victim gave an
unusually good description OF his as
sailants. The fact that an automatic
pistol and an ugley looking knife were
taken from the autos in which the
prisoners were arrested, is believed
guilty enough to hold the men. The
names of the trio are bing withheld
by the sheriff and heavy guard Ia
watching the men.
Other than the fact that the mer
arc from Rockford was al, that was
given out.
When news of the Staying reached
Ladd the feeling ran high and a fren
zied mob demanded lynch. Altho the
prisoners were spirited thru the town
they were under heavy guard and
unknown to citizens.
Tanadzi was employed for his un-
Gle, G Tanadzi at Ladd, who conducts
general store. He had been in
Cherry, Illinois, making collections
and was on his way home with $3.50
when the dastardly attack occurred
He was shot six times, twice in the
abdomen once in the shoulder, third
bullet lodged in his right leg. fourth
passed thru a vest pocket book and
lodged in his chest and fifth bullet
wound was found in his side.
The trio. concealed underneath a
bridge jumped out and attempted the
holdup. He surrendered The mules
he was driving became frightened and
started to run, the robbers believed
Tanadzi meant to escape and opened
fire and then fled In spite of his
wounds he got into his wagon and
continued on only to be attacked a
second time.
Patrick F'laherty, attracted by the
shooting, came to the aid of the in
jured man and rushed him to Spring
Valley
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
REPORT LIGHT SALE
Of LIBERTY BONDS
TO OTTAWA PEOPLE
BANKS IN TINS CITY DID NOT Ex-
= PERlENCE A RUSH IN SALE OF
GOVERNMENTS WAR BONDS
MANY WOULD PURCHASE
BONDS OUTRIGHT.

Ottawa banks did not experience
the usual rush in the formal sale Of
liberty loans yesterday. The reason
Is given however, that many OF the
patrons were not entirely familiar
with the working conditions and too
that an outright sale Of the bonds
would be more appealing to the inves-
tor In order To accommodate some of
their patrons one the banking house
has subscribed for a large block of
the loans which will be sold in den
ominations as low as $50.
'rhe First National Bank reports
that about $4,000 worth of bonds
were sold in the opening of the cam
paign.
Direct application from individuals
for libery bonds viii be allowed in
payment as follows, two per cent. on
application, eighteen per cent. June
1917, thirty per cent. August Is, 1917
thirty per cent. August 80, 1917"
said an Ottawa banker Under the
arrangements at this time the bonds
must he purchased in this manner,
the banks here are now arranging to
get large blocks of the stock which
will be sold outright TO the investor
ami which will pay an interest of
three anI one-half per cent. on the
principal from the time Of the sale
Of the bond.
The bonds are back by the United
States government. They are to run
thirty years unless the government
elects to retire them at the end oi
the fifteen year period. II may be
possible that the local banking firms
will arrange to outline any easy pay
ment plan for their patrons, asking
that they give note, the bond being
held as security and then the normal
i'tt " ih'cipSt' pttNaHabic WIN tHC
bank itself be charged,
Ottawa fnanciers are of the opinion
that as soon as the movement is fairly
underway that large response to the
bonds viii be made From an econ.
omlc standpoint, If nothing else, OF.
tawa people arc urged to purchase the
bonds.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
ROCKING IS GAY
OLD LIFE OTTAWA
SOLDIERS LEARN
EMBRYO OFFICERS ARE GIVEN
STIFF PROGRAM AS GUIDE FOR
ToDAY-PRAcTlCE MARCH is
ON PROGRAM.

That "rookying' as an embryo Of
ficers is devoid of all high lights es-
cept work, is the concensus of opin.
ion among the ten Ottawa 'men sta.
toned at Fort Sheridan for training
in the reserve of the U. S. army. Re
ports received by local relatives of
recruits indicate that while the day
is strenuous there is much excite
ment about the training. They man
age to find few minutes during the
day to "snag'' nap or enjoy their
favorite brands of Havannas anG
Campbells.
Most of the Ottawa boys are mem.
bers of Company 2 and are quartered
within close range" OF one another.
Some of them, according to advices
received from the camp today, will
be home to spend Saturday night and
Sunday. All toll ceases at the train
ing rendezvous at IL m, on Saturdays
and does not resume until Monday
morning. thus giving the rockies
an opportunity to spend few hours
with the folks each week
The health of the Ottawa bunch
continues good and with the exception
Of terrible gnawing pains in the vi
cinity Of the saber belt where !;
sabcl belt ought to bo-no serious
ailments have been discovered Eacl
Ct the Ottawa ten is entering int
the work with all his energy and gri
and when the final tests are made i
Is expected that every mothers sol
, Of them will be wearing shoulder
straps when they get home.
Today's program includes q prac
tice march that should develop som
semblances of foot trouble but, Out
side of one hike and few drill
there will be nothing to do until tc
morrow.
The program for today arrange3 th'
schedule of duty as follows
Illinois Regiment.
79 a m,-lssue equipment
9:10-9:3o a. m.-Drill, physical.
! 9:3C11 a. m m---Conterence manual 0
interior guard, paragraphs to ~
inclusive
! l1-noon-Drill, sighting.
1880 y. m.-Drill School of soldier
half hour School of squad
close and extended. Order withou
arms, one hour Nen minutes
! VoiCG).
/ . 45-3.i5 p m--PraCtiee march with
out arms, west or north, CROSSING
bridge north Of camp and alonl
officers line.
| 1903, 30 p M Study. Same as fo
Tuesday, making also school o
soldier in review.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
VILLAGE OF WEDR0N
IN FLAMES; CALL ON
OTTAWA TOLEND AID
THREE BARNS AND HOUSE, ALL
OWNED BY J. M. DEBCLT, OF or
TAWA, WILL BE SACRIFICED TO
FLAMES.

Wedron. Illinois SpecislEAt three
o'clock this afternoon this village was
seriously threatened by flames. Three
barns and house belonging to J. b.
DeBolt, of Ottawa, have been destroy
ed. The blaze is believed to have
been caused by sparks from a steam
plant, located a short distance away.
A volunteer fire department is fight
ing heroically and II is believed the
flames are under control. Help has
been summoned from Ottawa
Eldred l.. Lansing resided In the
house No estimate has been placed
on the loss.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
B. G. CROSBY GIVEN
IMPORTANT PROMOTION

Mr. and Mrs B G. Crosby and their
two children. John and Ben, left OF.
tawa on Monday to make their home
in Kirkwood. Missouri
Mr.. Crosby occupied the position for
three years of General Manager Of
the General Roofing Mfg Co Of Mar
settles He was promoted to the Office
of District Manager, with headQuar.
ters at st. Louis. Their departure
was exceedingly regretted by the
many warm friends whom they made
during their stay here and whose best
wishes follow them to their new home.
The promotion Of Mr. Craosby was
well deserved He proved himself a
most capable business manager and
he had gained the friendship of every.
one with whom he had come in con
tact.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
NEW OTTAWA BANK
OPENS DOORS TO-DAY
THE PEOPLES TRUST & SAVINGS
BANK HAS BEAUTIFUL HOME
MANY lNSPEcT BUILDING.

Ottawa's new financial institution,
the Peoples Trust IL Savings Bank
was formally opened this morning In
It's headquarters in the Sherwood
building. At . O'clock this morning
The doors wero swung open and ali
day long people passed thru the build
ing inspecting t.re fine new home OF
he bank. Due W the labor troubles
there are still come ilnishing touches
that must be made on the building.
The fixtures thruout building are eau
casian walnut
The vault is iacesed in concrete
with steel rcenfVT.ements,
Private booths are provided for the
use of the PATROLS, and at the real
3 large room 10 be used for the
directors in holding their meeting.
Lockers OF caucasian walnut have al.
20 been installed for the use Of the
5mrlCyces.
When the bank Is completed 1t will
0e one of the finest of its kind in the
state.
The directors of the bank are J. J
McGuiIc. I j. Mahoney. T. L. Grot
w. u. Duncan. l.. M Lucey, Richard
Wolfe and ". r. Stanton, Jr
The bank is capitalized at $4,000
aud surplus of $25,000.
Souvenirs OF cigars to the men ana
Jold ilags t. the women were given
away at the receation today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
INDUSTRIAL FUND
GROWS UNDER DRIVE
FOR SUBSCRIPTION

Canyassing for the Ottawa Indus
trial fund was started this morning
and much success was met within
the initial drive.
so far there has been eight fifteen
hundred dollar subscriptions. It is
generally recognized that this stock
will become a good dividend paying
investment and viii take It's place
along with the best local business
propositions 1t Is thought there will
be at least fifty subscribers for $1,000
each and more than two hundred for
less amounts
Try to Secure Factories.
Special efforts are being made by
the secretary to get in touch with
good legitimate factories that are
seeking locations to help them in
their business and within very short
time something more tangible will be
given to the public,