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Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
sTOCKLEY.

The Misses Edna and Mae Buntius
are among relatives at Selbyville AMI
Dagsboro this week.
Little Miss Edna Smith is SLOWLY con.
valescing from a severe attack of la.
grippe.
Thomas H. Richards met with a pain.
tul account last week, from which he is
recuperating.
Since the death of his mother. Z
Frank Marvel and family, of Whining
ton, have moved in with his father.
?. Marvel, near here. He will help to
carry on the farm this year.
The spring wood savings and hauling
lime are about over for this year.
1t is understood that Stockley is to
have building boon this spring. The
following are to be the builders Vim.
L. MeIlvsine, tenant house; H. NJ.
Short a tenant house. John H. Short,
new home; S. B Goslee. a home for
himself; Earnest Daisey, a home for
himself; &. F. Toomey, hew home
The cannery of JnO. W. Bay & Co
here is being partly reconstructed and a
cement floor laid.
H. M. Short received 3,742 eggs from
Feb. to the 18th.
7. P. Coffin. who was accompanied bv
his daughter, Mrs. B. Gov, have return
ed from a several weeks visit with friends
and relatives in Wilmington and Fhila-
delphia.
The writer received a letter from !. Z. /
Goslee, of White Haven on Saturday, /
stating he would return home soon and 4
would be / almcs, perfect health. We
are sure his many frinds will be glad to
earn of his improved health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip H. Short enter
aimed in honor of our teacher on Tues
lay evening
Our public school will have completed
IS seven months term on April IS.
There is some talk of continuing the
erm a few days.
Mrs. S. B. Goslee returned from Eel
on on Sunday evening after a short
isit with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence
ain.
The following pupils of our school
Tere awarded recently for excsllent work
4 spelling Edna Wilson, Stoeckel,
honas Coffin, Thomas Scott and ]. {
,lwood Jones.
If the price of school stationery con-
nues to soar, will it he that states will d
1me back in use :
Rev. N. c. Benson has another preach
x Sunday before Conference a call to q
turn was given last summer.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
WANT A DEPUTY FOR The
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

The bill now before the legislature
which has for its purpose the provid-
ing of a deputy for the Insurance
Commissioner of Delaware is creating
much discussion among both the ad-
voeates OF such change and the op-
ponents Of the proposition. There
is a disposition on the part OF some
Of the legislators to provide a deputy
for the office, but when the question
OF funds to pay for the extra employe
were discussed an interesting Ques-
tion presented itself. There are
those who claim that the practice OF
the Insurance Commissioners in the
past in keeping the fees from the Of
nee was not according to law. These
persons think that the fees should be
turned into the state treasury. Should
this be done they state that a deputy
could be provided. There are others.
however, who claim that the fees
should go to the Insurance Commits
sioner. Just what the outcome OF
the controversy will be is not known
at this time. The pay of the Insur-
lnce Commissioners without the fees
which they have been receiving is not
ample, and for that reason should the
legislature make provision for their
return to the state. they should in
srease the salary of that office to at
east $4,000. This is not an exhor-
'itant salary when the duties of the
lftice are considered.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
THE LYCEUM COURSE

Active work has been begun to
make the last event Of the Lyceum
Course for this year a success. Com
mittees have been appointed, the
members of which will make a house
to house canvass in order to discover
all persons who were neglected OF
accidentally overlooked in the previ-
Gus canvass.
The purpose of this Lyceum Course
is not to make money. It will not be
a financial success. What is hoped.
for. however. is that the community
of Milford will respond to the endeav-
Ors Of the Ladies of the New Century
Club so that the gentlemen, who have
generously offered to be responsible
for the considerable expense attach
ed to a thoroughly good lyceum
course, will not be required to pay
those expenses.
Milford is of such size and contains
a sufficiently large enough class of
people who should patrOnize a course
of this nature. that there should be no
reason to doubt that it will be a sue
cess.
The Parish Players will present
three one-act plays, on April 9Th, that
will be sure to please all who attend |
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
FELLOWSHIP CLASS ANNIVERSARY

The Fellowship Bible Class Of the
M. E. Church celebrated its eighth
anniversary last Friday evening Tho
chapel was beautifully decorated in
the national colors, and sixty were
present. 1t being near St. Patrick's
Day, the Irish features were made
prominent and the program Of music.
recitations and games, was most en-
loyable. The program was in the
form OF a large cross, appropriately
decorated, clover leaves being the
place cards. The Geographical con-
test, at the table, became hilarious
when the successful contestant open-
ed her prize and a large snake, one
of those banished by St. Patrick from
ireland, leaped across the table. Irish
Jokes were then called for and the
anniversary, voted the best ever.
closed with the class song.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
DEATH OF A NOTED
PHYSICIAN NEAR LEWES
DR.. Joseph w. Marsh. Old Time
Practitioner; Was Devoted To
His Profession.

Dr.. Joseph W. Marsh, retired phys
lcian and farmer, died at his Bundick
Branch house, near LeWes, Friday,
March 9Th, 1917, aged a years. He
was stricken on Thursday afternoon
with intestinal trouble and died in "a
| hours.
The passing Of DR.. Marsh removes
from the medical profession one Of
the few remaining real old school
practitioners. Machine-made pills
had no place on the shelves of the
little old-style doctors office. where
the deceased, together with his sur
viving brother. Dr.. Erasmus W. W.
Marsh, has for nearly a half century
dispensed the pills to cure the ills"
OF a large and loving practice. Mod
ern surgery had no place in his prac-
tice, yet he was a successful physi-
clan, and in spite of the fact that he
expressed a desire that his patients
would call in some other doctor the
past three or four years. and his pos
tive refusal to make his visits. the
old families would insist upon coming
to the little country Office for treat
ment.
DR.. Marsh lived an unique life, de-
dicating himself wholly for a half |
century to the practice OF medicine |
and looking after his farming inter- (
ests- He never married. Soon after /
his graduating from the Jefferson /
Medical College. Philadelphia. he be-
gan the practice Of medicine in his
fathers office on the farm, and from
that time until 1913. when he was
persuaded to become a candidate for
he State Legislature and was elect
I'd and spent most Of the session at
Dover, he was never known to go
more than Is to 20 miles away from
lome.
The deceased was a lifelong Dem
'crat. He was a director of the Lew
IS branch Of the Sussex Trust Com
ANY, and is reputed to have had con-
iderable wealth. His brother. Dr..
7. W. W. Marsh. is now the surviv-
ng member of his immediate family. !
'r Joseph Martin of Lewes is a
ephew.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
FUTURE POSTMASTERS TO
PASS AN EXAMINATION

Postmaster General Burleson has
announced that after April 1. the an
pdntments of all pOstmasters OF the
hrst, second and third class would be
subject to competitive examinations
Nominations will be sent to the Sen
ate as in the past, but in making Sc
lectlons the President Will be guided
by the results Of examinations and
will send in the names at the heads Of
the lists.
Whether the Civil Service Commits
sion. under which fourth class most
masters now are named, will conduct
the examinations, has not been deter
mined.
The Presidents forthcoming order
will provide for a form of modified
civil service classification under
which all vacancies, whether caused
by resignation. removal or death. will
be filled by competitive examination.
Those already in the service will con
tinue without examination until the
expiration Of four years term. be-
ginning with their last appointments
and will then. it is understood. have
to undergo the competitive test.
A hornets nest was stirred IN bv
the announcement at the National |
capitol, where scores of members 1
were in their offices preparing to
leave for home The order was
roundly denounced by some of the
Democratic leaders and several mem
5ers construed it a move to get com
Dined Democratic and Republican
support in politically uncertain
house.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
DAGsBoRo.

Miss Mary Daisey daughter Of Ed.
( ward Daisey, and Nuter Rogers, Of Mills.
boro were married in Milsboro BY the
Rev. C. r. Ellis last Thursday evening
| Mrs. Kate Kollock visited in Northern
Delaware and Pennsylvania for several
weeks While away she was the guest
of her son and brother.
Alden Townsend was thrown from n
horse against tree last Saturday and
was very fortunate in receiving only
minor injuries.
Mrs Edith Pennewill has recovered
from painful attack Of throat trouble.
William Williams and Raymond Lingo
and their respective families. visited the
parents Of their wives. G. A. Cannon
and wife.
DR.. and Mrs. E. c. West We're enter
tained by Mr.. and Mrs. William Mon
roe Of Omar last Sunday
Ottie Brumbley is home from Phila-
delphia to assist his father. Lemuel
Brumbley, with the farming this season.
Ollie Brumbley and Nina Baker return
ed to the city the first Of the week after
a brief stay with their relatives.
Mrs. Maude Helm afd niece, Elsie
Helm were Clarksville visitors last Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William West and sons
left Wednesday for Townsend where
they will make their home. While there |
they will engage in agriculture.
Cecil Shockley and wife Of Philadel- /
phia have moved in part Of the house
'wned by Miss Ora Layfeld He is en-
lloyed on the railroad.
The seior class Of the Ocean View
school will give play entitled "Alr.
Bob" In the town hall here on st. Pat
ick's Day
Athylene Radish of Delmar is making
visit at the home of Charles S. Bra
ure.
Work is being done on the clay road
eading from Dagsboro to MIsboro. un-
er the direction Of Henry v Hall Of
nllsboro. County Engineer Charles T.
'pham, with ex-Levy Courtman Gran .
lille A. Cannon viewed the other roads )
round town recently, and he expects to
lake some repairs where needed
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Lingo entertain
a number OF their young friends to
turkey dinner on Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
ACCUSED OF HAVING TOO Much LIQUOR

The first arrest for violation Of Del
aware's anti-shipping search and sci
zure law, passed by the present leg
islature, occurred at Dover on Tues
day afternoon when Detective Muir
ply, with assistance of Chief of Po-
lice Hurd and Assistant Chief Baker.
arrested George HovingtOn, colored,
charged with having in his possession
or on his premises, six quarts of
whiskey. He was taken before Mag
istrate E. F. Wood and held in $500
bail for court.
Detective Murphy, also having sus-
picion that Samuel Scott, a white
man of Dover had a quantity of liquor
in his home, secured a warrant to
search the Scott home and found one
gallon of whiskey He, too, was tax
EN- before Magistrate Wood and held
in $500 bail for court.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Ruth Hal Of Millsboro was a
Milford visitor this week.
Miss Lelota Belts of Milton has
been the guest of Mrs. Lydia c.
Jump this week.
Mrs. William Johnson, who has
been spending the winter in PhiladeI-
phia and Easton, has returned to Mil
ford.
Mrs. William Edwards, of Philadel-
phia, is spending a few days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Hall.
FELLOWSHIP
Mrs Bradley, who has been visit
ing her sister. Mrs. F. T. HurlOck,
OF Philadelphia for the pas three
months, has returned nome.
Mrs Allan D. Jones is in Pitts
burgh. Pa, staying with her son,
Marshall Jones, who is recovering
from an attack of appendicitis.
Fred Thompson shoekley, ticket
agent Of the N. Y. c. r. r. at Ran
dali, N. Y, is visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George F.. Shockley at
300 East Front Street.
VIM. Perttyman. Of Newark, n. j.,
arrived last Saturday night to visit
lor two days with his father and sis
.er, Thomas Prettyman and Mrs. A.
r. Carmean, Of North Third street.
Mrs. John G. Sharpe returned to
Milford Monday evening after a visit
II two weeks with friends in Washing
on, d. c. While away Mrs. Sharpe
-lso made a short visit to Baltimore.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
OBITUARY
WORKMAN.

Mrs. Julia A. Workman died at the
home of her son, ] G. Workman
Sunday morning, March 1t1h, 1917, at
two o'clock. after an Illness Of about
two weeks. aged Sc years. 2 months
and z days. She leaves to mourn
her loss six sons and one daughter,
William, Gold and Mrs. Charles Hay
ward. of Wilmington; John, of Read
ing. Pa; Edward and James OF Farm
ington. and Green of near Harrington.
She also leaves IA grandchildren and
eight grandchildren. Funeral ser
vices we're held at the home of ]. G.
by Rev. Kelso, and inter-
ment was at Hollywood cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
MARRIED
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Miss Jennie Herbeiceik. Of 314C
Marston street, Philadelphia, and Mar
tindale Marine formerly of Milford
but now residing in Philadelphia were
married at the home Of the bride on
Saturday evening, March 3rd, 1917,
by DR.. Dagger of the M. e. Church,
Broad and Vennango Avenue.
JACKsON-THOMAS.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Thomas
Of Milford Neck, announce the mar
riage Of their daughter. Blanche abb
gail, Of Philadelphia, to Walter Paul
Jackson Of Syracuse. N. Y. The GER
emony was performed in Baltimore,
Md, on Saturday, March Ord, 1917.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom left for Washington,
and will visit a number OF other cit
les while on their wedding tour.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
MILFORD GRANGE

"St. Patrick's Day in the evenin',
has been selected by the Grange tC
hold poverty party, just for a sort
of change. Come and wear an Irish
bFogue-any old clothes you can find
You'll all be made quite welcome
also you may be fined.
At T.20 n m March 18th tho mann
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bers and their families are to gather
in poor times clothes for social ev-
ening. Small fines will be charged
for infringement Of rules, which will
be prepared for that evening. Each
woman and girl, even to the youngest,
is asked to bring a box containing
lunch for two people.
A good gathering Of interested far
mers attended the pruning demon
stration and later came out to hear
the Round Table talk at the Grange.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
CRYSTAL FOUNT LODGE

The increased attendance at the
meeting Of Crystal Fount Lodge No.
10, /. o. o. F., on Monday evening,
was very encouraging. The second
and third degrees will be rehearsed
on Friday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Hereafter the initiation will be con-
ferred upon candidates upon the first
Monday Of each month, the first de-
gree on the second Monday, the sec
ond degree on the third Monday and
the third degree on the Fourth Mon
day.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
REACH AN AGREEMENT
ON INCOME TAX BILL
Predicted That Measure Will Add
Half Million Dollars To State
Finances.

A new income tax bill to provid,
revenue for the State Of Delawar,
was agreed upon at a conference held
in the State House at Dover late on
Tuesday afternoon, between members
Of the House and Senate and Cover
nor Townsend, which in all probable
ity will be passed by the legislature
at this session. The bills passed the
House on Tuesday night and went to
the Senate at once.
The bill agreed upon is a comprom-
ise on the Connolly income tax hin
the only amendment to that bill he
ing the elimination of the clause to
exempt stock dividends, making in
comes from that source come under
the provisions of the bill. IL is es-
timated that it will bring in nearly
half a million dollars in revenue a
year.
The bill fixes a rate of one Der cent.
on incomes, and it is estimated that
the state will derive from $3.50. 600 to
S500,000 from the bill. OF this
amount it was agreed that $3.50 600
should go to the school fund and the
remainder to the State Highway Com
mission, if one is established under A
bill now pending in the House for
the building and improvement of good
roads. While some of those who at
tended the meeting favored a division
OF the money to be secured from the
Dill among the counties, it was finally |
agreed that the funds should go as
specified. There was also much dis |
cussion relative to the rate, some of |
those at the conference feeling that
one per cent was too high, and others |
believing that it was too low, but that
rate was eventually agreed on by all
the cOnferees.
The bill specifies that $3.50, 900 90
to the school fund, which will release
the state from the expenditure of
$4,000 for schools that is being ex-
pended annually under the present
conditions.
The remainder of the revenue from
The bill, from 100000 to $3.50 900.
will go to the State Highway Commits
sion for roads.
Under the highway bill all the auto
mobile license fees now received by {
the state are also to go to the highway
commission.
With this money the State Highway
Commission will be required to take
care of the interest on bonds issued :
Tor building new roads, maintain the
roads and take care of a sinking fund 4.
o redeem the bonds.
1t is estimated that the inheritance
ak bill will bring an annual income If
# from 100000 to 100000 to the T
State. 1t is provided that 500 900 +,
eceived from the inheritance tax bill
hall go to the general fund of the t.
tate and the balance to the state sink Vi
ng fund. c
Several slight changes have been
1ade in the Inheritance tax bill from W
IS original condition. The inherit in
nee exemption in the first class. T
'hich is immediate relatives, changes E
rom $4,000 to $4,000; second class
elatives Of the families from $500 to til
1000, and no change relative to tax CO
Semption for the third class, which
re benefciaries, not relatives. IN
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
MILLVILLE.

MISS Anna Williams returned from
Phlladelphia on Tuesday, accompanied
l1ly her cousins, Mrs. Clinton Evans and
little daughter. who spent the week
mere and returned to Philadelphia on
Saturday.
News was received here of the birth
oot little daughter, Susan, to Rev. and
MRS. o. I. Baynard, of Onancock, Va.
mr.. Baynard was pastor of the NJ. E.
Snurch here in 1870, and has many
friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Derriekson and son How
ara are visiting in Philadelphia and
New Jersey.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the
nome Of 7. R. Steele on Tuesday even
ing with large attendance. Two new
members were admitted to the society.
Inc meeting will be held at the home
Of Mrs. Harry Dale on the first Tues
DAY evening of April.
clay Williams is ia town after having
oeen employed in Philadelphia during
the winter.
Archie Evans, Jr., returned on Wed
nesday after working in New York |
curing the winter.
announcement had been made of the |
marriage of Miss Lillian Hayes, of
greenwood, to ]. Ellwood Dukes, of
georgetown. Mr.. Dukes is the son of
. ames ?. Dukes, Sr., and lived in this
CoWn until four years ago when they
moved to Georgetown.
The Parent Teachers Meeting for
oiareh will be held in the school build
laug on Wednesday evening, March 81.
a a Iuil attendance is desired to make
y .uis splendid meeting, as a report of
L mnst be sA-.A ~ A. &c. rlz-=s.=:-l==,A
AZ - SSIb " TIE DtutC iCSiuCuls
Mrs. Kate Warren, of Camden, N. j.,
visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas E.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
GOVERNMENT WANTS MACHIRISTS

~. a poster has been hung up in the
aliiord postofice by the government
nOuIying mechanics that there is an
opening for them at good wages in the
eallous arsenals along the Atlantic
eoast. A large list Of men wanted
= enumerated and good wages have
oeeh onered. It may be of interest
- some parties to rOok over the
FOSTER tso now tackled up in the local Of
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16
PUBLIC SALES

The sale OF the personal property
of Charles c. Windsor has been post
poned until Monday, March 18th, at
10 a. m. For particulars see ad in
this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16

Slaughter Neck W. c. 7. U. will
meet with Mrs. VIM. P. Jefferson
on Thursday, March 22nd, at 2 p. m.
Members are urged to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-16

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Holland County
BOLTON
Go~ernor's Message Read From Pull pit-Sumnner Farm Inspected as . Possible Prison Site.

Governor Holconib's message to the Connecticut churches was read in the Congregational church by the pastor Rev. R- A. Fowies last Sunday.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Con gregationaI church met with Mrs Charles N. Loomis yesterday, March The board of relief met in the grange room Saturday.
 Inspect Farm.
 The commissioners recently ap- pointed to view various sites for a new state prison and report by March i5, were in town this week to see the large farm offered by F. C. Sumner, treasurer of The Hartford Trust Co.
 Mrs. Frank H. Strong has returned home from a visit to her son and his wife, Mir. and Mrs. Julius Strong of Danielson.
 Mrs. John H. Massey. has received word from Florida of the serious ill., ness of her sister, Mrs. Raymond S. Yeomans-
 Miss Katherine E. Stetson of Crom- we'll spent the weekend at MT. and Mrs. Charles N. LIooqnis.
 Mrs. Henry Fryer. who has been with her mother, Mrs. E. J. Finley the past two weeks, has returned to Willimantic.
 School Supervisor A. N. Potter of Wiliimantic was in town the first of the week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
Feathsred ssntrIes.

A sailor recently stated that sea = gul1s are very useful for b@trayipg the whereabouts of a submarine. .S@' " hon the birds discern periscop@. they rise in a flock from the water'G Sur- face, and circle round 1t uttSTfng shill cries. This performance attracts the attention of the crews of Gp- preaching vessels, and ofttiTnes re- suits in the submarine being dtaSoy- cred.
 Whilst seagulls are uncOngciounly aiding sailors, parrots are carrying out equally useful work for soldiers. It has been discovered that parrots have an extraordinary faculty for an- ticipating the approach of aircraft. Before an aeroplane has como within range of the human eye, the hsathSr6d alarm becomes vofentlyS' aItt&ted and shrieks necessarily. Tn France wild birds often provide artillery ob- servers with clues as to the whore sbouts Of hidden batteries. Birds rise in hocks from trees in the vicin- ity of which guns are being fired, and when there is a Hull l~ in the activities of the concealed artillery many of them return to their former 'perclIes. A trained observer can quickly tell. from the cratic movements of acckA of birds, the approximate locality aof gun batteries hidden from his v10w- Tit Bits.