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Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
LONG NECK.

Mrs. E. G. Lingo entertained over
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. George Burton
of North Carolina, Mrs. Millard John
son and daughter and Mrs. Name
Thompson of Philadelphia. who at
tended the funeral of Miss Ella At
kins.
Coroner Frank Parsons was called
to Greenwood last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hart were the
week end guests of Harry n. Hart
and family of Georgetown. While
there Mr.. Hart was taken quite i'll
and is still numbered among the i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. E. d. Lingo. Mr..
and Mrs. Foster Shayhan attended
on Sunday the funeral of their cou-
sin, Miss Ella Atkins, who died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. George Bur-
ton, in North Carolina.
Peter Massey has been much worse
for the past week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
SUMMER School PUPILS
GET ROOMS IN ADVANCE
Owing To The Fact That The
School Is Going To Pc Crowded
To Its Utmost Capacity

~ Owing TO the fact that the summer
school is going to be crowded to its
capacity, it will be well for all teach
ers to engage their rooms at once
either at Delaware College or at the
Momen's College Of Delaware. Miss
Mary +. Rich is the dean of women.
and Prof. George S. Counts is the
director Of the summer school.
The new dining halls at Delaware
College. accommodating $50. will be
ready for the summer school. The
auditorium OF Wolf Hall will likewise
be ready for use at that time. Thus
Doth IN the manner of students. the
strength of the faculty, and in new
buildings, the college will be able IN
carry out the generous purposes of
me people Of the State as expressed
Oy the legislature in bearing the ex-
1enses OF the teachers to enable them
% carry on their studies at Newark
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

A meeting of the Sunshine Society
OF Milford was held at the home OF
Mrs. F. p. Ruhl on April 18th. A
report was given of the Easter work.
Fruit, flowers and postcards were
sent TO the shut-ins of the town. On
May l1th, 18th and 18th a convention
of the International Sunshine Soci-
ETY. will be held in Wilmington. At
this time an informal reception will
be given on Wednesday evening at
the Hotel dupont, and the business
meetings will be held in the New Cen
tury Club on Thursday and Friday.
and will be open to the public. On
Thursday night an elaborate banquet
will be given at the Hotel dupont and
on Friday night an entertainment in
-ne New Century Club. On Saturday
afternoon the delegates will be taken
IN an automobile trip. terminating at
ne home of Mr. and Mrs. S. S.
Deemer, where they will enjoy a pic
nc on the lawn. Delegates will be
elected from Milford to attend the |
The next regular meet |
ng OF the Milford Society will be held f.
It the home of Mrs VIM. C. smith.
n the Kings Highway. April 26th. at
o'clock
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
DR. CHARLES A. WAGNER
WILL LEAVE DELAWARE
And Become Superintendent Of
The Schools At Chester.
Pennsylvania.

d. Charles A. Wagner. who for
4he past few years has been the Com
MissiOner OF Education of the State
of Delaware. this week received an
.uGer from the school authorities of
the city of Chester, Pa. to become
aupeTintendent of schools of that
eily- After considering the offer.
Dr. Wagner on Monday informed
1ogeTnOr Townsend that he had ac-
cepted the Chester appointment.
His term as State Commissioner Of
EdEcatinn will expire on Nav 1st. of
this year, and he had been selected
~ Governor Townsend for reappoint-
meuf- While Dr.. Wagner has ac-
capted the reappointment. he did not
know anything about the Chester pro-
iec at that time. Since accepting
the Chester proposition, which paws
$500 year, $500 more than the
Delaware salary. he has offered to
offered 10 continue in his present DO
aiii1n, if it is the governors wish.
until July /, when he will assume his
duties at Chester. The latter ap-
pOlntment is for one year. while the |
Delaware appointment is for two /
years. As yet Governor Townsend /
has made no nomination to fill the .
Eacancy caused by the resignation of
Dr.. Wagner
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
has A LINCOLN AND JOHNSON FLAG
St. Edwards. Nebraska.

~. .,.r april 4th, 1917.
To the Editor of the Chronicle
Milford. Delaware.
Dear Sir:
l nave a flag that is Z 3-4 by II -
ihches. with "a stars IN the blue. thar
mas the names of Lincoln and John
son stamped on it. and / used il ON
the Drldle Of my horse that 1 rode to
ATTEND big mass meeting held in
hllIOrd during the exciting camnaigD
OF 1864. was only eighteen wears
Ola men. and just old enough IN ON
ilst IN the army. but / did NOT he
cause 1 thought my father needed me
at nome TO help raiss something to
ieed those who enlisted. Milford was
mass OF humanity that dav and
hisht' Tor the ball or wheel was roll
ed through the streets with lanterns
hanging inside at night. with a man
under each end of the axle to keen n (
from tipping. This ball or wheel
was taken from one place TO another
anu 1 thlnk that man by the name
Of Thomas Wallace was Provost MAJ
shall at that time. He was a merch-
AM III MILFORD. l was one of those
VINO went with the COMPANY from
MlIIord Neck to join in with the great
irowd that had gathered at Frederica
ana as we went by the old State road
o MILFORD our numbers increased as
We proceeded. Those were very try
ng days on the United States govern
nent. Can another flag like the one ,
nave be found among the readers of
our valuable paper2
J. NJ. WATSON.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
TOEESEND.EVAES WEDDING

Julian f. Townsend. son Of Cover
nor John G. Townsend. Jr.. and Miss
Mildred Evans. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Evans. OF Georgetown.
we're married at the home of the
brides mother on Thursday. April
18th. 1917. by Rev. J. W. Colona,
pastor of Wesley NJ. E. Church OF
that town. Only intimate relatives
and friends witnessed the ceremony.
The bride wore a tailored suit OF
navy blue with hat and shoes to
match and carried a shower boquet
OF sweet peas and orchids. Miss
Margaret Lynch played the wedding
march. and Miss Sallie Tyre Cooper
san oh, Promise Me. =" The house
was prettily decorated with cut flow
ers and potted plants.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served, after which Mr.
and Mrs. Townsend left for New
York and New England cities on their
honeymoon. They will be at home
after May 18th.
Miss Evans is the youngest daugh-
er OF Mrs. Annie Tunnel Evans. OF
Georgetown, and a sister-in-law OF
Albert F. Polk. The
Engagement of Miss Evans was an
lounced at tea given by the brides
lister. Mrs. George H. Short. Febru-
ry "A. Numerous showers and teas
we're given in honor of Miss Evans
efOre her marriage.
Among the guests at the wedding
'ere Governor and Mrs Townsend.
congressman and RMS. A. +. Polk.
lr. and Mrs. James Townsend and
)n' Covington, Miss Lula Townsend.
-r. and Mrs. John Tubbs. john
ownsend. Sd, Paul Townsend. Pres
N Townsend, Mr.. and Mrs. George
. Short Rev. and Mrs. Colona and
lughters.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
EX-GOVERNOR WATSON PASSED AEAY

After a long illness from Bright's
Disease, Ex-Governor William r.
Watson died at his residence on
North Walnut Street, Milford, Della
ware, on Saturday morning. April IA.
1917, and his funeral was held on
tuesday following. Had he lived nu-
til this coming June he would have
entered his 69th year, as he was born
in 1919
He was the only son of Bethuel and
Ruth Watson, and after engaging in
the Hour business in Philadelphia
when a young man. he married Miss
Hattie Beale of that city. and they
had but one child. William T. Wat
son, Jr., both of whom survive him.
After returning to Delaware to re-
side he was nominated and elected
Senator from Kent County. and it was
while serving in that body as Presi-
dent Pro Tenn. he became Governor
the death of Governor Mar
vel, and for that reason he was the
only man who held the Governorship
Of Delaware who was not voted for by
all the people Of the state. He made
a very good governor. and afterwards
retired from any political or business !
49, NeN1H NAAANA IMAM LAAt care OA his D
real estate, of which he was a con- 1
siderable owner in the business cen
re OF Milford His general health
or the past two years was such that
lie grew less active in looking after
wen that property, and he has sell
.om mingled with the people during
hat time
His funeral last Tuesday was at
ended by officials of the Pennsylvan-
a Railroad, of which he was a stock
older. and also director in the Del
ware Railroad.
He was a director Of the Emergency ,
Iospital in Milford. and outside of ,
lese interests he was not identified /,
ith any public affairs. !
While the funeral was not of a gen :
al public nature. get the many !
lends from all parts of Delaware =
nd Milford were present to pay their = =
st respects to him. The interment =
as made in Odd Fellows Cemetery
Funeral Director W. G. Powders.
I'd Rev. f II. } Andrews. of Christ >,
lurch, oficiated. %
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
REV. BENNETT LEAVES MILFORD

Rev. L. a. Bennett, who since its
start has been pastor of the Method
list Protestant Church in Milford. has
Deen assigned to other work in the
Maryland Annual Conference. and as
result will not return to Milford
for another year. During his pas-
turate here, Rev. Mr.. Bennett has
organized the church. constructed a
hne new church building which has
been paid for and created a member
ship, which is possibly the largest of
any IN the town of Milford He has
Deen an untiring worker. and il is
through his efforts that the work was
accomplished. He has made humid
dreds OF friends while in. Milford. and
they viii be sorry to learn of his
transfer from the Milford charge
When he first came to Milford Rev
Mr Bennett erected a small tent on
lhe vacant lot adjoining the home of
5. y. Gray. There he conducted /.
meetings nightly until the attendance /
became so large that the tent would .
not accommodate the crowds. tab
was then erected on the place
ma during the following winter meet
ngs were held nightly. In the
prlng, work on the new church was
tarted' and it was rushed through 4
o completion. The building. which
the largest Of its kind in Milford
as been entirely paid for during Mr.
'ennetts pasturate here.
Mr. Bennett will reside in Balti-
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Mrs. Rena o. Shaffer of Emporium
/ "a. is visiting her cousin Mrs. T.
G. Reynolds.
+ Misses Florence and Elizabeth
houseman spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Sapp at FELTON,.
Miss Ruth Heisler. who has been
IN Memphis, Tenn, for three months.
returned to Milford on Monday.
Miss Mary Holzmueller returned to
MILFORD this week from WitherspOon
college. Buckhorn, Kentucky and will
spend the summer here.
s, Captain William Murphy left Mil
FORD yesterday for South Carolina. to
Duy strawberries. and will follow the
crop north. He will return in about
five weeks.
y Miss Mary Smith has returned from
visit of several weeks with friends
In Wilmington, and while away was
also the guest of Mrs. J. G. Con-
stable in Elkton, Md.
Miss Marian Murphy returned TO
ler home in Washington, D. c., last
saturday evening. after a pleasant
.lslt OF three weeks with her brother.
n c. Murphy, at the home of Mrs.
r. Carmean.
Mrs. Hester Angeine Marshall on
rlday, April 18th, quietly observed
he S1th anniversary of her birth An
normal reception &C her home on
.orth Walnut street. at which the
est wishes and tokens of respect for
MS me old lady were more than nu-
ferrous, was held Friday evening.
ms Iehcltious event was supple
tented on Monday by an accident;
ME IN her flower yard. she fell and
'fdlhed her knee. and since then
IS Deen suffering much pain from
us accident.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
PATRIOTISM

Editor Milford Chronicle:
/ desire to refute the slander OF
those individuals who have with ma
licious purpose circulated reports as
to my loyalty to the United States
government. AS to my loyalty to the
Stars and Stripes, the emblem of my
native country. l defy any person or
persons to truthfully state or produce
evidence of reliable character. of any
act, expression or deed of any kind
which will cause question of my low
atty to my country.
was born at Dover, Delaware. Of
German parentage. and have lived in
Delaware for the greater part of my
life (nearly all of it,. l consider that
l., as a free-bOrn American citizen.
have the right to defend my loyalty
against slanderous reports which be-
smirch my record as a loyal citizen.
which in these troublesome times. af-
-ect the standing of myself as a citi-
zen and injure my business.
! brand all who have circulated
hese reports as malicious liars, and
lsk the loyal people of Milford and /
'icinity to consider my statement in /.
he light of defense OF what we all /
herish as our dearest privilege. 10y /
lty to my country, my state. my
own and our freedom.
CHARLES. MAAG.
-pfll 10, 1917. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
SHOW YOUR COLORS

The Milford Chronicle has provided
american Flags for use on letters.
ana also larger ones for window dis
play. The small ones are gummed
reading for pasting on enveloDes and
the larger ones are furnished with
dry muctlage. The prices of these
envelopes are. 3 cents each. or n fo,
55c for the larger ones; small ones
25 for 10 cents. ' Oi'eS'
only a limited amount of these
nags are available, so get them he
fore they are all gone.
Show your colors!
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
LOCAL ITEMS

The local W C. T. L. meets with
I mrs. James p. Pierce next Tuesday
! evening at 1880; text word. teach. !"
Mrs F. I. Hurlock of Philadelphia
mas presented the Baptist Church
with a beautiful American flag She
IS a Daughter of the American Revo-
luton
St Johns Church. Sunday. April
y. mass at 8 a. m. rosary. sermon
and benedictiOn at 7:3O D. m. Mass
at owens at 11:30. All are cordially
invited
Pastor Davis will speak at the
BAPTIST Church on Sunday morning.
His text Will be. "She hath done what
she could" A tribute to the Red
Cross nurse.
Last Sunday night the Endeavor
Society of the Methodist Protestant
church met with the Endeavor Soci-
ETY. Of the Baptist Church. A very
pIeasing program was rendered.
Christ Church. Sunday. April 22d.
Holy Communion at 1880 a. m; morn
ing prayer and sermon, 10:3O: Sun
lay School at 2:30 p. m; evening.
p. m. All are cordially invited.
The Old Maids Convention will
meet at Prime Hook School House.
friday evening, April 27th. A small
fee will be charged. Ice
ream will be on sale. Everybody
ONE out and help the Sunday School.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
his LOYAL BLOOD HEATED

A letter came in our mail last week
from Delawarean who now resides
in New York City. but who keeps in
touch with all that is going on in this
state by reading the papers Of all
/ political shades. The writer has very
decided opinions, and expresses them.
out ne mas always been loyal TO his
nome state and her people. as well as
20 the United States government.
Uhder date Of April 9th he writes
as follows: ''o'
DO you not think that now that
war has been declared against Ger
many by the United States. that the
sussex Republican. of GEORGETOWN
eulted and printed by Robert G. Hous-
ton should be prevented from print
ing and circulating disloyal editor
laIs! When only the allies and Ger
many were involved there might have
Deen some semblance of an excuse
LOT MS editorials; but, now. they are
reasonable The loyal people of
DelaWare should give him a hard call
uo"n. and also call the attention of
tue united States authorities to his
ulsloyal publications. and have il sun |
pressed. Anyone who is not for ns .
now Is dlsloyal to the government
We had just such men and papers
uurlhg the War of the Rebellion and
lney were the cause of many a Young
man sacrificing his life. as it encour7
ageu the enemy to continue the war.
-heh they were called "copperheads"
the name of the meanest and daad-
lest snake known then. as il strikes
"lthout warning and its poison al
most always proves fatal.
everybody is not expected to sboul
Ter gun or fight on a battleship but
.Veryone should encourage those who
-o-and not by Stacker acts and TAN, !
ncourage Germany.
Now that President Wilson has S
een compelled by Germany to de- I
end our country, we must all stand a
quarely behind him and be loval in "
lought and act-not "copperbeads" o
paclhsts. Be true Americans o.
ke Theodore Roosevelt. laving All II
aside standing firm for q
lr country, for she Will need us ali a
one way or another. Some of ms Il
ay even lay down our lives. but ev-
death is better than dishonor. III
Germany must not win. for the &c
orld would then be made to submit h'
her will, or suffer their murderous III
rath and inhuman acts. The Unit IT
states of America must help the WI
lies for the sake of humanity. Anv an
tlon that destroys treaties. church OF
Kills women and children, should sh
ase to exist among nations. an
Any American born man who fails WI
uphold our common country now. MI
either a natural born coward. or cr'
thout patriotism The editorials in an
Sussex Republican up to and i'm 10
'diately after the declaration of war we
re disgrace to Delaware. lhs
c. +. COMPTON. me
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
NAVAL COAST RESERVE
DEFENSE IS EXPLAINED
F Fourth District, OF Which Delaware
Is A Part. Extends From Barne-
gat Bay To Assateague, Va.

The Naval Coast Reserve, which is
a federal organization. is designed
for the naval defense of the Fourth
District This district extends on
the sea coast from Barnegat Bay, n.
j., TO Assateague Inlet, Va, and in
/ cludes Delaware Bay and river.
/ The Naval Defense of this district
is in the sole hands Of the Cammand-
ant OF the Fourth Naval District, Cap
tain Robert L. Russell. n. S. Navy.
who is in addition Commandant of
the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The
Commandant must provide his own
force for the defense of this district
and this force is called the Naval
Coast Defense Reserve.
The Naval Coast Defense Reserve
duties will be largely on board mine
layers, mine sweepers. submarine
chasers and patrol boats at the mouth
Of the Delaware Bay and other parts
OF the district. In addition there will
be a large number of men employed |
on shore as signal men, lookouts and
at supply depOts. repair work and |
other things looking toward the up- 1
keep Of the floating force.
Tug boats. merchant vessels, and
yachts and motor boats will be arm
ed and placed on this duty in time of
war. To certain extent the vessels
themselves are in existence. but AT
the present time the force required to
man these vessels is not in existence.
Il is this force including men of ev-
cry trade and activity who are phvs-
cally able whether they have had
previous naval or military training.
n not. that it is now desired to en-
oil.
The men entail by enrolling no re- h
in time of peace. but are 7
ubject to call to active duty in time A
I war. When employed on active
uty IN time OF war, they receive the +.
egular navy pay of the grade in u
'hlch they enrolled; in time of peace =
ley receive $l2 per year as a retain !
II they serve three months in N
ctive duty during enrolment. they G.
aceiye, after confirmation in their 81
rade, a retainer pay of two months
ly year. ~
While this pay may be an induce 10
ent to many, there are far more who u
,ould be attracted to this service bv CT
e tact that from the moment of en- nv
ling they are no longer subject to +
e anxiety common to all who have a
Il ye, arrived at a decision. This in
ace OF mind should be felt by ev- ak
yone who enrolls, as he then knows ST;
lere he will serve in time of war:
At is, in the Fourth Naval District.
d he knows approximately what ne
I'd of service will be expected of "a
n. and he therefore mas an oppor- Wis
iity to prepare himself in some W
nner for this duty. A.
The enrolment Office at Room 351. ,
y Hall. Wilmington. Del. is open Fri
? and night. ~
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
BENEFIT FOR RED CROSS

The Red Cross and Military Relief
committees have completed arrange
ments for a benefit card party on the
evening OF Friday. April 27th, at the
home of Mrs. G.. W. Marshall. Tables
viii be arranged for those wishing
to play any card game they may pre-
fer, and a comfortable room provid-
ed for those who would rather knit or
sew. The men are also invited 10
attend, and for those who do not plav
cards, other entertainment will be
provided. The admission will be on
~ twenty-five cents. and the proceeds
used for the benefit OF the war relief
work.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
OBITUARY
AI0RGAN


Mrs. Louisa W. Morgan. aged IS
years, Is days. died at her home in
South Milford, Friday morning. April
18th, 1917 from acute indigestion.
Funeral was held from her late resi-
dence on Sunday afternoon, and in
terment made in Union Cemetery by
William G. Powders, funeral direct
or. Rev. Thomas Davis conducted
the funeral. She left six children.
four sons and two daughters. as fol-
lows, viz: Willard. James. George and
Gilbert Morgan; Mrs. Lindle and Mrs
Gilbert Morgan; Mrs. James Lindal
and Mrs. Hester Clifton.
PRETTYMAN.
John b. Prettyman. a highly re-
spected business man and citizen died
az his home in Slaughter Neck. on
Monday, April 10th, 1917. of PARALYSIS
OF the brain. aged 20 years. > months I
and 20 days. Funeral was held at
his late residence on Thursday. Ap-
ril 18th, at one o'clock. and interment
IN Slaughter Neck Cemetery. He
leaves a widow, one son. Harry Pret-
yman. and one daughter Mrs. Linda
'rettyman. Rev Gardner oficiated.
md the funeral was in charge of S.
J. Wilson and Son.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
RED CROSS WORK PROGRESSES

The Red Cross Benefit at the Pal
ace Moving Picture Theatre on Tues
Jay evening, April 10th, realized
S25 ID Mrs. /. W. Belts added 81:
MI. E. B. Gebhard gave 81 20 and
Mrs. J P. Steward gave 81. making
a total of S26 SO.
Mrs. Frank Grier presented the
society with a bolt of outing flannel
to be made up into garments.
Mrs. G. W. Marshall has called a
meeting Of the Relief Branch of the
Red Cross for Saturday, April 2Sth.
at her home, at $3.50 p. m. All mem
bers and prospective members. as
well as those interested in the work
oeing done, are urged to be present.
IS important matters will be discuss
ed
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
SLAUGHTER BEACH.

Trout have made their appearance
at Slaughter Beach, and the fisher
men are getting ready to put their
seines in the bay Shad have been
scarce here, due to the cold and windy
weather.
William Smith has bought a new
automobile, which he finds very con-
Yenient.
Mrs. Arthur Edwards, of PhiIadel-
phia, has been a Slaughter Beach Wis
itor.
Mrs. Darby and her children have
been occupying the "Sev Sisters" cot
tage a part of this week.
A number of cottages will be occu-
pied by fishermen soon.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
MRS. ANNIE BARRETT DIES SUDDENLY

Annie T. Barratt, wife of Rev. L.
Z. Barratt, died suddenly from a
stroke Of paralysis on Wednesday
morning April 18th, 1917, at their
nome the NJ. E. parsonage, in Har-
rlngton' Delaware. She was 73 years
old' and leaves a husband and one
SON. Dr.. Barratt of Milford. The
funeral will be held in the Harring-
ton M. E. Church on this Friday af-
ternoon at p. m. Interment will
be made in Odd Fellows cemetery, in
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
DAGsBoRO.

nbers and friends of Dagsboro
Church showed their apprecia-
pf the pastors return in a very
Antial way by calling at the par
A&e on Tuesday evening, April 10.
ieaving a most liberal donation
gar, canned goods, potatoes, and
good things, all of which were
appreciated by the pastor, Rev.
B. Hopkins.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
HARRIED
BEHLES-HEINRICH

A large number Of friends attended
the quiet but impressive wedding ON
MONDAY April 18th, at st. Johns
Catholic Church when Andrew Bellies
OF Lincoln City, Delaware. was mar
rled to Miss Teresa A. Heinrich. Of
New York. Rev. Father Fitzpatrick
ofhciated. Mr.. and Mrs. Abadie
were the witnesses.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-20
FOR THE GOOD OF Our COUNTRY

Attend the meeting at Grange Hall
on Saturday at 2:3O p. m, when the
Sussex County Agricultural Agent
W. G. Pelton, will tell what any man
can do to INCREASE the food supply or
to maintain the present food supplv.
under the present abnormal cOndi-
tions.