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Milford chronicle., 1917-09-28

Harry J Pettyjohn. who until this
month was one of Milford's leading
druggists. but who was drafted and
sent to Camp Dix. at WrightstOwn,
/ N. j., is enjoying his new duties. He
writes that all the men from Della
ware are being picked for responsible
! jobs, and that they compare more
| than favOrably with men from the
other states. His letter. addressed
to G.. Marshall Townsend, Of the
Chronicle. follows:
Camp Dix. N. j., Sept. "a, 1917.
Dear Mart
Just a short description of how the
boys of the Delaware National Army
have Jared since leaving home. On
Tuesday, the 18th. at p. m, we
answered roll call at the court house
in Georgetown. when we were assign
ed to private homes and the hotel for
supper. After supper we were taxi
en- to the Chautauqua, where a sec
tion had been reserved for us through
the courtesy of the Georgetown peO-
pie. Next morning we answered roll
call at 6:15, then marched to the sta
ton At every station along the line
a crowd met the train. At Dover we
were joined by the Kent County boys.
all of whom seemed to be in good
spirits. At Wilmington we received
a great ovation. AS far as we could
see in every direction we're crowds
of people and bands of music. It
seemed that this ovation awakened
the boys to the fact that we were be-
ing hOnOred by our country in being
called to serve. From then until the
present time all the talk has been,
Il hope they don't turn me down,
now" and Gee, l don't want to go
home" One boy even went to the
Major and asked to be Kept; said he
had always worked and that his dis
ability had never interfered with his
health.
We arrived at West Philadelphia
at 1870 p. m, where Dox lunches and
coffee were served. OF course we
did full justice to it We arrived at
the camp at $3.50 p. m. where we
were met by lieutenant and marched
to our quarters After roll call we
were issued blankets and pouches.
assigned our cots, then called to our
first meal in the service. 1t con-
sisted of mashed potatoes, steak. peas,
about the fare we have had since If
the folks at home could see the boys
their meals, none would ever
complain of the way the boys in the
are served
On Thursday we were sent to the
hospital for our first examination
When I came up the doctor asked me
where l was from. When | todd him
Sussex County. he said that they we're
he cleanest cut bunch of boys that
lad been examined. Since then we
nave been told by the captain that
We were especially selected for ma
,hine gun duty. as it required excep-
ional men for that branch of service.
We have exercise and drill every
lay except Saturday afternoon and
Sunday. Our quarters are good. have
hover baths, sewer connections,
electric lights. and they are INSTALL
ng boilers for hot water and heat.
Personally l think we have been
reated exceptionally we'll, and think
speak theesentiment of most of the
IOys Will try and send you some
ews each week; mail my paper TO
ne. The boys all look for news
rom home.
Your old school mate.
H. J. PETTYJOHN.
company A, BOZ Machine Gun Bat
talon, Camp Dix, n. ].
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-28
BIRTHS

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Jester were
presented with daughter on Friday,
September 21st, 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Marshall Towns
end are receiving congratulations up
on the arrival of a son, Theodore
Townsend, Second, Thursday, Sep
tember Goth, 1917.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-28
MARRIED
JONES-KRLLUM.

Miss Mary Lydia Kellum, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. P. Norman Kellum
of Dover, and Clarence W. Jones, of
FELTON,, were married last Saturday
afternoon by Rev Victor A. Light
bourne, at Dover. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Cecilia B.
Kellum, of Dover, as bridesmaid. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a wedding din
ner was served at the home of the
brides parents, after which the cou-
pie left for Washington They will
reside in Milford.
ARMOUR-ARGO.
Many will be surprised to learn Of
the marriage of Miss Mary E. Argo,
of Dover, to John H. T. Armour, of
Houston, son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. H.
Armour. which took place on Tuesday
September 25th, 1917, at Hopewell
Parsonage, Cecil County, Maryland.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. 1. S. Whitaker. only a few of
the immediate family witnessed the
wedding, which, though quiet, was a
very pretty affair. 1'ne young cOu-
pie are both well known and have the
best wishes of their many friends.
On this same date, Tuesday. Sep
tember 25th, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel H.
Armour, parents of the groom, cele-
brated their fifty-tirst wedding ami
versary. and the occasion was enjoy
ed by members of the immediate fam
lily, the bride and groom, Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. T. Armour being
among those present. other child
rem present to enjoy the affair were
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Armour, Mr..
and Mrs. S. NJ. Messick, Arthur Ar
nOur and Miss Carrie Armour.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-28
The SUSSEX COUNTY EXEMPTION
BOARD MAKES ANOTHER CALL

All Men Whose Order Number Is
Below 1911 Have Now Been Or
dered To Appear For Exami-
nation.-Several Milford
Boys In This Call.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-28
DELAWARE NATIONAL
ARMY BOYS ARE HAPPY

Harry ]. Pettyjohn. Milford Drug
gist Now At Camp Dix. Wnghts-
town. NJ J., Says Boys Are
Well Taken Care OF.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

first that has been presented under the
new potentate, F. Leland Watkins, and
the other members of the divan, and
they are going to put on a line of
stunts that will prove that they know
how,
In the attractive announcement Of
the ceremonial sent out by Potentate
Watkins attention is called to the
fact that 1917 is the two-hundredth
anniversary of Modern Masonry. ut
is planned to fittingly celebrate this
occasion all over the world. Ell Zagal
temple should not be behind in OBJ
serving this anniversary, and one of
the best methods is for you to attend
the March ceremonial, bringing some
novice with you and arrange for the
great event, which occurs in June"
says the potentate in the booklet.
AS usual, at the coming ceremonial,
the big I'll Zagal band under the di-
rection Of Noble Ernest r. Wright;
the EI Zagal patrol. commanded by
Col. r. G. Gearey, Jr., and the Oriental
band. under the direction of "A. j.
Stephens and captained by @. p.
Brown, are. all going to play an i'm
portant part El Zagal members are
proud or these organizations for they
rank with the best In the entire Unite
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

Burfening, A. e. Cannon, A. T. Com
stock, R. G. Craig. DR.. s. Crum, r. E.
Grove, H. s. Davies, G. c. Doran. L.
H. Eaton, w. A. Erickson, e. c.
Gearey, Jr., E. w. Gould, r. r. Hall,
A. H. Hammerude, /. e. Hansen, E.
F. Heiser, H. e. Rowland, w. Isham,
w. 7. Johnston, Geo. Johnston, H. c..
Johnson, T. /. Lewis, J. L. Loveder, e.
c. Manning, Nels Matson, e. F. Moore,
J. A. Moore. H. G. Palmer, G. A. Par
doe. T. r. Duane, E. w. Sewell, N. H.
STADIUM, Roy Tackaberry, J. c. Turn
err, r. s. Turner. B. F. Wasem, A.
c. Weinberg, Chas. Wichert, w. A.
Yoder.
The e zagal Band.
The members Of the big bands are
as follows: G. C.. Grafton, drum ma
jor; Ernest r. Wright, director; w.
v. Arvold, H. B. Ashelman, B. F. Ash
Gilman, Harry Arneson, A. E. Champ
lin. Robert o. Baird. w. H. King, DR..
c. s. Putnam, Harry Rudd. p. A,
Rudd, A. j. Stephens, Reginald
Thorne, B. A. Orr, Chas. Simmons,
Herbert Gross. Fred Irish, DR.. e. NJ.
Lier. w. A. Yoder. B. F. Wasem, Otto
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
In Realms Of Sport
LAY OFF MY
UNPIRES, SAYS
HICKEY TO BAN
If American League Wants
Met ormick, It Must Buy
Him, A. A. Boss Ayers
(By Associated Press. J

st. Paul, Feb. 23.-Now comes Pres
ident Hickey of the American associa-
ton with the announcement that
President Johnson of the American
league had no right to sign Barry Nc
Cormick. the veteran player, as a
member Of the 1917 umpiring staff.
Mccormick, according to Hickey, is
under reserve to the American asso-
citation and has been offered a con-
tract to serve it again this year. Nc
Cormick officiated in the association
last season.
"Mr. Chivington. after his defeat
for reelection, told Mccormick that
he was a free agent, but he had no
right to do SO, and have so informed
President Johnson" Hickey said.
II have no desire to stand in Nc
Cormick's way, but if the American
league wants him it must buy him. "
The American association staff is
complete, Hickey said, but announce
ment will be withheld pending settle
ment of the Mccormick situation.
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TO PAY TRANSPORTATION
OF PLAYERS TO OMAHA
sPa" ROurlxe DOenn't Care III other
Magnates DO N0t--Being Good
:, Fellow VIII Cost Him 81 500.
(By Associated Press. }

Omaha, Feb. 23.-"Pa" Rourke, owner
of the Omaha club in the Western
league, announces he will follow this
year policy adopted several years ago
of paying the transportation of his
baseball players from their winter
homes to Omaha.
1t was this question of transportation
which has had much to do with aggra-
waiting the threatened players strike.
Rourke expects to send out all his con-
tracts within few days, accompanying
which will be checks for railroad fares
from the players respective winter
homes to Omaha.
Rourke has always paid these ex-
penses, believes the player is entitled
to them and says he will continue to do
so regardless of the decision Of his fell
low magnates. This item of expense
will aggregate $1,000 for the Omaha
club this year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

time as contracts have not been
closed. but the mobiles can rest as
sured that they will be given some
thing exceedingly high class. 1t is
expected to be able to announce these
features in the near future.
When asked about the class of
novices who will be taken over the
and-blown,' sun blistered desert to
the great oasis of Ell Zagal, Potentate
Watkins and Recorder H. c. Plumley
stated that there is going to be a good
sized class. which will include many of
the prominent men of the state.
There will be large number of visi-
tors present, according to letters of
acceptance received. These show
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
ed states.
Officers of the DiVan.

ed States.
Officers of the Divan.
The members of the divan are as
follows:
Illustrious Potentate, F. Leland
Watkins; Illustrious Chief Rabban,
William T. Johnston; Illustrious AS
sistant Rabban, ]. P. Hardy; Illustri-
out High Priest and Prophet. Arthur
w. Fowler; Illustrious Oriental Guide
B. v. Moore: Illustrious Recorder. II
C. Plumley; Illustrious Treasurer, F.
A. Irish; First Ceremonial Master, c.
o. FolIett; Second Ceremonial Master,
Leonard r. Jones: Director, A. G.
Johnson; Marshal, e. c. Eddy: Cap
tain of the Guard, J. c. Turner; Out
side Guard, A. L. Wall.
The Patrol.
The officers Of the patrol are as fol-
lows:
G. A. Pardoe, president; I. E. Han
sen, vice president; L. H. Eaton, sec
rotary and treasurer; e. c. Gearey,
Jr., captain; T. /. Lewis. lieutenant; T.
c. Manning, quartermaster.
The members of the patrol are: II
T. Alsop, A. D. Andrews, A. w. Bart
lett. Chas. Bland, e. H. Brown. P. j.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
Brilliant Ceremonial
Planned by Ell Zagal--
Elaborate Features
For theE Entertainment
First Ceremonial Under Potentate Watkins - Two hun
dredth Anniversary of Modern Masonry-Prelude to
Imperial Shrine Session in Minneapolis in June

The final touches are being made
for the big ceremonial session of FL
Aagal temple, A. A. o. N. M. S.. which
will be held here on March 16.
Potentate. F. Leland Watkins and
his divan are planning on session
that will equal if not entirely surpass
anything of the kind ever held in the
city. Ell Zagal temple has always had
the reputation Of giving the liveliest
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
WILL RETIRE TO RANCH.
4. INV ASSOCIATED PraaH.l

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 23.-Mal Eason,
who has been released as National
league umpire after several years of
successful service, probably will re-
tire to his ranch in Arizona il not
engaged by some other league. The
release of Eason was surprise to the
patrons of the National league. He
will be succeeded by Kitty" Brans-
field.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
BASKETBALL TOURNEY
AT HORACE Mann GYM

The Agassiz juniors defeated the
Horace Mann juniors, 10 to s; the
Horace Mann seniors defeated the
Agassiz seniors, 20 to 16; the Horace
Mann junior girls defeated the
Agassiz junior girls. z to /; and the
Horace Mann senior girls defeated the
Agassiz senior girls, 20 to 3, in the
grade school basketball tournament
in the Horace Mann school gymnasium
yesterday afternoon. John Keye of
Fargo college refereed the boys
game, and Mrs. B. H Robbins the
girls games.
The two schools are tied in games
won and lost. A third tournament win
be played at some future date to de-
eide the issue.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

The price of hats must be
raised or qualities cheapened
because of large advances in
costs ofraW materials and labor.
The manufacturers of Cor
don hats believe the man famil-
lar with the perfect quality of
the Gordon hat will never be
satisfied with a hat Of poorer
quality.
The Gordon hat will there
fore not be cheapened under
any circumstances.
The price will be $3.50 after
April l.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
ICE HURTS BOXING GAME.
(By Associated Press.)

Windsor, Ont, Feb. 23.-Too much
ice nearly killed boxing in Windsor
this winter Several bouts have al
ready been postponed because the fer
ries between Detroit and Windsor
were not able to navigate the frozen
river.
Unless another cold spell comes il
is probable that bouts will be staged
from now on.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

customs house. The rioting started at
a meeting for the distribution Of a
fund raised by public subscription for
relief of the unemployed. The mob
looted a number of grocer and butch
er shops and large number of arrests
were made before order was restored.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
CLEVELAND BOSS STRONG
FOR MILITARY TRAINING IN
| BALL CAMPS THIS SPRING.
tBy Associated Press. }

Cleveland, o., Feb. 23.-Lee Foil,
is strong for the military training in
the baseball camps this spring.
II think I'll make Iris Speaker cap
tain of our military company" Fohl
said. But If / can find any other
player, who has been member OF
a militia organization. he'll get the
lob"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

L. Danek, w. r. Schneider, Frank L
Temple. Monte Biggs, H. w. Wilson,
Geo. Fahrer. Chester r. Hodge Don
Nierling, B. v. Nierling, Herbert Proc
tor, Ernest Miller, James d. Gray, M.
L. Vale, Eugene Naylor, Myron T.
Davis. Earl Sarles, Lynn Sarles, Jess
Earles, A. r. Z. Schierbaum, A L.
Duntley. Dr. o. Bjorge. Jos. Tracy,
liver d. LiedaI, F.. p. Smith, Christian
Rageth, Harold Bachman, j. d. Barr,
2. HI. Green. DR.. 0. Sossaman, Otto e.
Zschunke.
The Oriental Band.
The membership OF the Oriental
band follows: Chas. LaveII, presi-
dent; George Guthrie, vice president;
e. M. Leir. secretary treasurer; Al. j.
Stephens, director; c. p. Brown, cap
tain: M H. Aved, II. B. Rawalt. II. r.
Beckwith, c. g. McGregor, G. ]. Nord,
Al. 7. Russell, T.. w. Hamm, Walter
Treat, Albert Hegge, Charles Maurer,
J. B. Bowman. A. w. Nelson, ]. r.
Boxer, A. g. Stanton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
GAS COAL SHORT.
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 23.--Acute shortage
OF gas coal in Iowa, Michigan, Indiana
and Illinois caused the American Rail
way associations car service commits
sion to issue a request that all railroads
modify embargoes to the extent neces-
sary to give preferred hand1i1g on
shipments of coal consigned to gas
companies In this territory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
JAMESTOWN TIGERS TRIM
INDEPENDENTS rs TO IA
Get Jump in First Half-Moorhea
Team Plays Better in Second
Period,

Jamestown. N. D., Feb. 23.-The
jamestown Tigers defeated the Moor
head Independents, rs to IA, at bas-
ketball at the armory here last night.
The Tigers took a wide lead in the
first half, heading a 81 to score
when time was called, which the Wis
itors were unable to overcome by bet
ter playing in the second half.
The work of Holzer and Murray
for the Independents, and Upshaw and
Lamb for the Tigers featured.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
SPRAINED ANKLE GAVE
HAUPONE START WITH CUE
Became Interested I'm Billiards While
Resting After Aceidemf-Gradual-
" Developed into Expert.
(By Associated Press

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 23-Pierre Hau-
pome, the Mexican billiardist, declares
that a sprained ankle was responsible
for his success as cue star.
About twenty years ago he was a
bicyclist. One day in st. Louis he
wrenched his ankle. Anxious to find a
place TO rest, he hobbled into a nearby
billiard hall. He became interested in
the game, quickly learned its principles
and gradually developed into an expert.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

that arrangements are being made in
Minneapolis for the Fargo mobiles and
their officers and great plans are being
worked out which are of a tentative
nature at the present time. 1t is the
intention Of Ell Zagal to let the 100,-
600 Shriners. who will be in the mill
city on the occasion, know that
Fargo is on the map.
The coming ceremonial will be the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

six vessels with a tonnage OF S., s39
passed through the waterway. The
previous record was in July, 1915,
when 10 ships of 547,370 tonnage
passed through the canal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

ceremonials to be found in the entire
northwest and the coming event will
be no exception it being the effort of
Potentate Watkins. members of the
divan and the mobiles to pull off an
event that will go down in history as
a red letter.
Great preparations are being made
for the banquet and the entertainment
features. The banquet will be the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
FORD BUSTERS WIN
Take Two Out of Three from Western
EIectrics with 7S-pin Margin.

Captain Craig's Ford Specials, bowl
ing the Western Electric crew on the
Grand alleys last night, made it two
out of three from their opponents, lead
ing in the team total by IS pins.
Craig was high pin with 1S3 in his
first try The score:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
CANALS BIG MONTH
fRv Aaaocinted Press.l

.-.. (By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 23.-The Panama
canal did its biggest months business
in January, according to figures avail
able today. One hundred and seventy
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
AGGIES
LOSE TO
FLICKS
The Sensational and Lucky
Shooting Of GU" Five Too
Much-Score 1924

Grand Forks, N. D., Feb. 23.-Sensa-
tional and lucky basket shooting by
the University of North Dakota bas-
ketball FIVE here yesterday afternoon
was too much for the North Dakota
Aggies, the better teamwork Of the
visitors falling before a % to "a score.
The game was a battle from the
start, with first one team in the lead,
and then the other. The university
five led, IL to 8, at the end of the
first half.
The last few minutes of play We're
probably the most exciting of the
whole contest. With both quints bat
Ting for the last basket, the univer-
sity dropped one into the hoop just
as the whistle announced the close
of the game. A return game will be
played at Fargo on March 8.
Movold, Hauser and Hayes starred
for tie Aggies, and Stevenson and
Murphy for the university. Hauser
outclassed Murphy at center.
In the preliminary game. the agri-
cultural college props lost to the uni
Versity model high, rs to II.
-.
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that there will be representatives from
every oasis in the northwest, several
potentates having signified their in
tention Of coming to the big celebra-
ton.
Prepare for Minneapolis.
One Of the big things that the mobiles
of the Shrine are looking forward to
and of which the ceremonial here on
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23
FOOD RIOTS IN GREECE
fRY AssoeIated Press.

London, Feb. 23.-An Athens dis
patch to Reuters says that food riots
among workmen at PiEaeus have led
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

We viii buy or sell your property.
Hodgson Realty Co.-Advt.
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equal Of any ever held here and
Potentate Watkins is planning on
some stunts that are being kept on
the %. T." but which will add to the
delight of the mobiles and the novices
who will be present in large numbers.
The entertainment features will be
of the best. Just what these are to
be are not definitely known at this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-23

Field baskets-Mdvold, 2; Hauser,
8: Ellingson, 8; Stevenson, 8: Murphy,
8; Loughlin, /. Free tErows-Hauser,
4 of 8; Stevenson, 5 of TO- Umpire
Cflas. H Giese, Crookston. Referee
George Lynch, st. Cloud normal. Time
OF halves-Twenty minutes.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-07

bed should be prepared Derore seedss ing. Frequently, on good land which has had a well-cared-for cultivated crop the year before, thorough dou- ble disking, followed by section har- row is all that is necessary. On land which is of a close nature and lack ing in organic matter it is better practice to fiat break during the win ter and disc or harrow before seeding until the land is in good shape.
 Time of Seeding.
 The oat crop in general does best when the weather Is comparatively cool and moisture plentiful. For that reason, the sooner after the cold win ter weather breaks up that the oat crop can be seeded, the better are the possibilities for securing good crop. The time of seeding will vary in diff ferent sections of the State from early February in south Arkansas, to early March in north Arkansas Time of seeding is very important in the case of oats seeded at this time Of year. When seeding is delayed in the spring there is great danger that hot sum- mer weather will not permit the grain to fill out normally. An early seeded crop allows more time for the plants to grow and get ready for such weather.
 Seed is best sown with grain drill in order to save seed and secure a uniform stand If drill is not avail able, good results can generally be obtained by seeding broadcast and covering with section harrow. Be tween two and two and one-half bush els of seed are necessary with a grain drill and three bushels or more when seeding broadcast The rate of seed ing depends, to great extent, on the variety, since some varieties have much larger grains than others.
 Varieties.
 Varietal tests of spring oats show that early maturing types give best results. Burt has always been very dependable variety and seed can usually be secured at most seed houses. The various Red Rust Proof varieties which are commonly seeded in the fall, do very well when seeded In the late winter or early spring. A Red Rust Proof selection, known as Full ghum, which was tested for the first time as spring oat this past season did exceptionally we'll. This oat is one of the earliest of the Red oats. Gull person and Winter Turf varieties should not be used for spring seeding because of their later maturity.