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Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
MEMORIAL SERVICES OF
CRYSTAL FOUNT LODGE

Last Sunday afternoon at 8 O'Clock
the members Of Crystal Fount I,od0s
NO; 10. l. o. o. F.. marched to NE
0ad Fellows cemetery In a body. Al
,,;ds 40 tne Memorial and Patriotic ser
wee began with the Doxology.
Rev. R. X. Stephenson offered an
invocation, which was followed bv an
address by Rev. T. C. Davis Then
rev. G. E. Dryden recited a poem
depicting the capture OF Nathan HaIe
5Allsr this the quartette, composed of
local talent including c. J. HolzmueI
Ter, G. E. Yarney, D. S. Collins and
J. H. Horton, sang. N
Ihe next speaker was Grand Mas
ter Bailey, and he was followed nv
,ne orator of the day, Wilson K. Mobr
past Grand Representative of Penn
syIsanla' wanna who delivered an eloquent
that was enjoyed by all.
Rev. H. L. Bunstein pronounced
he benedictiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
OVERLOOK.

Mr. and Mrs. George Allen. Ira Haz-
zard and Mrs. Edelia Short OF Milton.
were guests on Sunday Of R. P Warning
ton and family.
Mrs. W. Hastings. who has spent the
winter in Philadelphia. has returned TO
her home here.
The Quarterly Conference will meet at
the parsonage Saturday morning, June
9Th, at 10 O'Clock
Mrs. Fannie Pettyjohn and her niece.
Winnifred Belts. Of Milton, have been
the guests Of her sister, Mrs. william
T. Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith. with his
sister and mother, from Milton, spent
Sunday with his brother, James Smith.
and family.
Mrs. Emma Tomlinson. Of Milton, who
has been spending some time with her
daughter, Mrs. Alfred Littieton, has re-
turned to her home.
Misses Jessie Ennis and Alberta Toll
BERT Of Harbeson, have been the guests
II Miss Francis Vincent.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Anna Walls, Of near Milford
Mrs. Mary Robinson, Of Milton; Ed
ward Swanson, FELTON, Road; Charles
W. Thomas, of Frederick, were admit
ted to the hospital last week. while
those discharged have been Mrs. Eliz-
a0eth Thomas, Milford, Frank John
son, Milton, and Christen Christensen
Of Milton.
Donations received have been let
tuce, Mrs. Chas. Wyatt: two punches
of asparagus, Mrs. Geo. H. Hall;
asparagus, T. H. Argo; oranges, Abb
ner Wiley; flowers. Mrs. James And
erson.
The Junior Board or Lady Manag-
ers realized S26. Is from the moving
picture benefit held recently, which
with SO. 55 from individual gifts. has
made S29.7 20 added to the Charity
Fund.
At the annual election the Junior
Board elected Miss Ruth Heisler. as
president; Miss Pauline Townsend, |
and Miss Edith Simpson,
Receipts of the strawberry festival
nd dance will be given next week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
LOCAL ITEMS

Home grown garden peas were in
Milford markets on Saturday, June
End.
Christ Church-Sunday, Holy Com
munion, 1880 a. m. morning PRAYER
and sermon, 10:45; Sunday School at
2:oO p. m. No evening service.
The finest strawberries ever grown
are ripe and going to market from
the fields Of Delaware. but the prices
are not more than the cost of produc-
ton.
~ The heaviest thunder storm and
rainfall of the season came on Wed
nesday night in lower Delaware. No
further rainfall will be needed for
growing crops for two weeks.
St. Johns Church, Sunday. June
TO- Mass at 9 a. m. prayers and
litany of the Sacred Heart, sermon
and benediction at 1880 D. m. mass
at Lewes at 1880. All are cordially
invited.
The Ladies Of Angola Grange will |
hold a strawberry festival in the
grove at Virden's Woods. where Con-
ey's school always has its picnic, on
lext Saturday evening, June 9Th. Ev-
'rybody invited to come. The funds
WI be used in erecting a Grange
Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Next Sunday morning at ten thir.
", the baccalaureate sermon will be
preached to the seniors of the MIL
ford High School by Rev. C. E. Drv-
den' the new pastor of the Methodist
PROTESTANT Church. Every friend of
the school, irrespective OF denomina-
slon' IS cordially invited TO attend
Inc text will be Luke Is. 1st and End
verses. The theme OF the discourse
VIII be. Live to be Userul, or a Man
with Heart" The church will be
decorated in gold and white. the class
cOlors.
On Wednesday evening. June 18th
the Grammar School will have its 4th
annual commencement. After the ex-
erclses will come the Glass Night ex-
ercises.
On Thursday evening. June 14th
the senior class OF the High School
VIII hold its Seventeenth Annual
commencement and, later in the ev-
ehlng' the Glass Night exercises.
About half of ArmOry Hall will be
thrown open to the general public
The other half will be reserved Al |
10 the music will begin and at |
)clock the procession, composed of
ne Board OF Education. the teachers.
alumni. seniors and the chorus. will
march to the hall.
All reserved seats which are nN oc-
'upied by Sis will be open to the
public.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
Personal MENTIONS

Burton Short. of Carney's Point. N
j., was Milford visitor this week.
Miss Elsie Short of Georgetown
spent Decoration Day with Miss .Geor
gia Bullock.
VIM. L. T. Arts spent the week
END with Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Sam
mons last week.
Miss Anna L. Lincoln of Whining
ton visited Milford on Saturday. as
the guest Of Mrs. Minus Scott.
Mrs. William V. Tindle of Phila-
delphia, was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Minus Scott on Decoration Day.
David R. Grier returned to Milford
last Saturday after trip of several
weeks through the west and to the
Pacific Coast.
Mrs. Laura Billings Of Philadelphia
IS spending a few days in Milford as
the guest of Mrs. Mary o. Caulk, on
Lake View Avenue.
Marshall Jones. of Pittsburgh. is
spending a short vacation in Milford
lt the home of his grandmother, Mrs.
Hester A. Marshall.
, Senator and Mrs. Frazier Of Fred
.rica. and Mrs. Emma Cook and two
daughters Of West Philadelphia, Wis
ted Mr.. and Mrs. ". G. Sammons
N Sunday.
Dr.. Robert Y. Watson of North
iilford, observed his 73d birthday an
iyersary on Saturday. June I'd, with
FAMILY dinner. Many of his friends
allied and expressed their congratu- '
ltions during the Gay. He is heal {
~ and hearty, and gives promise of t
ANY more anniversaries. {
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
PATRIOTIC FOOD THRIFT MELTING

A Food Thr lft Meeting will be held
IN Milford in the New Century Club
rooms on Monday. Tuesday and We'd
nesday, June 11th, 18th and 18Th. at
TWO o'clock in the afternoons. which
VIII be free and open to the public
experienced lecturers will give dem
ohstrations of canning vegetables.
and fruits and will show the best and
easiest way to put up peas, asparagus
beans Strawberries and apples, and
rnere will also be discussions on the
careful planning Of meals, showing
now cheaper foods may be made PAL
atable and things substituted for the
more expensive foods. as well as 9th
er items interesting to the housewife
Ihese meetings will be in charge of
MISS Dole, Home Economics Special
lst; Miss Nixon. Poultry Specialist.
and Miss Jefferson, State Extension
worker and Home Economics Spe- |
elallst' who are reaoy 10 give to the 1
public the best of their knowledge.
rhe State of Delaware is giving the
women OF out of town a chance TO
lelp IN the conservation of food
tufrs, and everyone who can should
'lan to attend these meetings, which
re free to the public. Similar meet
lgs nave been held in other towns
the state and much good derived
rom them. Z
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
HlLFORD GRANGE

The first field meeting Of the season
VIII be held this Saturday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Num-. The
ladies' are TO bring sandwiches or
cake. Ice cream will be on sale. Al
ohls meeting the place. date and com
mittee for next meeting will be an
nOunced.
The following bazaar committees
nave never been published. so see
Where you are in the lists aud file
away Tor remembrance.
Special Children,s COrner-Mrs
L Austin. Mrs. Austin Peet, Mrs. E.
Lewis, Mrs. Adams.
Candy-Miss NJ. Barker, Miss Hons
ton Mrs. H. Moore. Mrs. Greco. Miss
Cubbage. ''''9'
Bake-Mrs. F. Waters, Mrs. A. B
Peet, Mrs. Lemex, Mrs. NJ. Jones
Mrs. Whitehead.
Flowers-Mrs. Cubbage, Mrs. Bar
Advertising-Charles Phillips. A.
3. Peet.
Outgoing Salad-Mrs. S. p. Crit |
lth. Miss Rosa, Mrs. J. W. Ham
Vegetables and Grains-F. Waters
/. +. Num-. Austin Peet, C. Jester.
2. Austin, C. Postlss.
The rest will be published next
eek.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
ARRESTED FOR LIQUOR CHARGE.

Howard Croper colored, was ar.
ralgned before Justice OF the Peace
Hendrixon on Tuesday morning on
the charge of having shipped liquor
INTO Sussex County illegally. The box
addressed to Croper was billed from
chester as a box of meat. When m
arrived in Milford the meat" was
leaking, and examination disclosed
seven quarts Of liquor. Cropper cali
ed for the box, but was not allowed
to take it. State Detective Lynch
came to Milford, arrested him. and he
was held under $500 bail for his an
pearance at court. The name of the
shipper was not on the box
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
Two MILFORD MEN SEEK ENLISTMENT

On May 81 Robert NJ. Pollard and
Leonard C. Stephens applied for ad-
mittance to the Ambulance Corps"
in Philadelphia. Mr.. Pollard passed
the physical examination on all the
points except one, and was rejected
on account of fiat feet" Mr.. Stew
ems failed to pass, owing to "leaky
iledrt. lne boys were examined by
three army surgeons.
The unit to which they applied has
gone to Allentown for month, when
they sail for France. Mr.. Pollard
and Mr.. Stevens had previously tried
to get into the Naval Reserve" but
they were all full.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
FELLOWSHIP CLASS SOCIAL

The Fellowship Bible Glass was de-
lightfully entertained at the pretty
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Num-,
about two miles east OF town. The
trip was made in automobiles. The
entertainment committee rendered a
splendid program which was helpful
as well as entertaining, after which
strawberries and sandwiches and cot
fee were served. These socials are
growing in attendance; more each
month. About 80 members were pres
ent.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
MILFORD'S S REGISTRATION
LARGER THAN EXPECTED
The Government Will Hunt Out
Those Who Failed To Register.
No Trouble In Milford.

Ihe registration of young men be.
tween the ages of p and 81 last Tues.
day IN Milford was a surprise to all
persons who keep in touch with cleo
tlon matters. These men invariably
stated that the registrations would be
much lower than was shown by the
count. In the First and Second of the
Ienth District Of Kent County fully
seVenty-1ye more men registered
Inan mad been anticipated, and about
htty more in the First of the First of
sussex County than had been expect
ed. So far as has been announced
no persons are known to have failed
to have registered here. II is nos
siole' however, that there may be
some few.
me government has announced
that If any persons who failed to reg
lister on Tuesday come forward at
once and register they will be given
the opportunity without the penalty
1f one years Imprisonment being en-
forced.
VIII Hunt Ont Those Who Failed TO
Register.
The government will hunt down ev-
Try man who failed to register. and
ne penalty provided by the law will /
'e imposed. There are a number of
Ways in which these men can be To-
ated, an deach method will be en-
'loyed until all of the cutters are
No Trouble in Milford.
NO trouble was experienced in any
the registration districts in Milford.
each district the men within the
equired age limit presented them
elves for registration. none Of them
lowing any inclination to cause
ou0le. They were treated cOurte-
isly by the registration boards and
It the rooms as soon as they had
zen given their certificate of regis I
alton.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
CHILDREA'S DAY

Children's Day will be observed
with appropriate services by the Pres
byterian Sunday School next Sunday
evening. beginning at seven o'clock.
There will be exercises by the Pri-
mary Department, recitations and
carols by the schoo1, and an illus
trated stereoptican lecture by the
pastor, Rev. H. L. Bunstein, entit-
led, "The Flag and the Bell" All
are cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
SHARP GETS FIVE E0ETHS

In the Kent County Court of Cen
eral Sessions on Saturday, Judge
Boyce presiding, Ralph Sharp of Mil
ford, plead guilty to the charge of lar
eeny OF automobile tires from Earl
Atkins OF Milford. He was sentenced
to five months Imprisonment in the
Kent County jail. Sharp has served
time in the Jail before on the charge
Of illegal liquor selling.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
LARGE STRAWBERRIES GROWN

g. J. Franklin, who resides near
Williamsyille, left a quart Of straw
berries at the Chronicle Office this
week which were enormous in size,
The berries were Of a large nat ma
ture and were deep red in color. Ex-
actly twenty-one berries filled the
quart box.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
GRANTED A DIVORCE

Bessie M. Morris was granted a di.
vorce from Joseph j. Morris. both of
Philadelphia, May 2Sth Of this year
The couple formerly resided in Mil
ford, where they are well known. Mrs.
Morris, before her marriage, was Miss
Bessie Sammons.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08

@Ag ACE 1911 dLlDlL Was dOSOluIelW no
expense to the government. All per-
sons who had any part in taking the
registration from the director on
down, served without pay, and what
little incidental expense there was
will be borne by the state. the govern
ment not being charged a penny.
Kent County.
The total registration in Kent coun-
ty was 2166. The registration by
districts follows:
First of the First Representative
district, III; second, Ill. Total, 228.
First of the Second Representative
district, 1O2; second, SO. Total, 1873.
First of the Third Representative
district, Sc; second, 154. Total, 22O.
Fourth Representative district, las.
First of the Fifth Representative
district, 154; second, IA. Total, 22S.
First of the Sixth Representative |
district, 50; second, Ill. Total, 1873. |
First of the Seventh Representative |
district, Ill; second, 73. Total, 1874.
First of the Eighth Representative
district, 81; second, 130 Total, 221.
FIRST OF the Ninth Representative
ulstrlct, 1853; second, LAG. Total, 314
FIRST of the Tenth Representative
district, "A; second. 144. Total, 218.
Sussex County Figures.
Failure to send in Sussex County's
returns earlier was explained by the
iact that many of the districts are
isolated and the registrars in some
VI those districts were in no haste to
send in their figures to the registra- 1
non board at GEORGETOWN. The board r
-ecelyed complete returns by one 4
CLOCK, and telegraphed them to Di- L
'ector Kerr. The ngures for Sussex D
First Representative District-First e
IS.s7 -lecton district, 206; second, 1s1. II II
Second-First district, 81; second,
70; third, lis; total, 407. p,
= 4 dinlrd-First district, IS; second, Il
Og; third, 207; total, 442. al
Fourth-263. ~
Flfth-First district, 10S; second, N
"; third, 1893; total, 4S5.
SiXth-First district, 139; second,
~; third, SO; total, 387.
SSeVenth-First district, 145; second,
u; total, 31S.
Elghth-122. wi
Ninth-240. by
Fenth-First district. 176; second, ev
9; third, 1872; total. 426. Th
Grand total for county, BAIT. ms
1nose claiming exemption, 1898. ca
I dotal white, 1859. trs
Colored, sol. pa
Aliens, Is. led
Alien enemies, 8. are
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
The MEMBERS OF COMPANY
B~OF MILFORD, DELAWARE

The following are members OF n
B. Second Delaware Battalion, an
were not required to register o
tuesday. These men are not now /
the government service. but expect I
be called about July 25tn.
Captain
James W. Cannon. Milford.
Lieutenants-
Halsted P. Layton, GEORGETOWN
John W. Ramsey, Newark. Del.
Ist Sergeant
John E. Kern, Milford.
Sergeants-
James L. Coulbourn, Milford.
Ollie Thomas, Milford.
Jos. R. Evans, Milford
Herman 7. Belts, Milford.
William T. Gaffney. Milford
COrpOraIs-
Wilbur f. GOslin, Houston.
James d. Abbott, Wilmington
David j. Mays. Memphis, Tenn.
George NJ. Bunting, FrankfOrd.
George r. Rombough, Milford.
George F. Pierce. Lincoln City.
Andrew c. Wilson. Marcus Hook.
Cook
Clark S. Sanders, Laurel.
William F. Pierce, Lincoln City.
John W. Plummer, Marcus Hook.
Homer R. Belts. Milford.
'riVate, 1st Glass
James H. Deputy, Houston.
Eardie F, EllingswOrth, Glendale,
Shanley p. Goslin, Houston.
Norman Hammond, Milford.
Kitchens Roland, Wilmington.
Charles B. Knox, Harrington.
Edgar Legates, Milford.
William J. B. Marvel, GEORGETOWN
Matthews Leonard, Wilmington
Toney Neibert, Milton.
Frank Nelte, Wilmington.
William T. Palmer, Georgetown
Frank F. Shaw, Harrington.
James A. Simpler. GEORGETOWN.
Robert c. Tull. Cambridge. Md.
John Watches, Milford.
George r. NAPLES, Georgetown.
James E. Wilgus, Frankford.
'iVates-
John F. Adams. Laurel.
Robert G. Atkinson, Harrington.
Edgar Galloway. Harrington.
Clarence ]. COhee, Harrington.
Charles T. COnaway, Georgetown.
Fred b. Corey. Harrington.
Jausey Donavan, Philadelphia, Pa,
simon E. Elliott, Wilmington.
raymond T. Fleming, Harrington
robert F. Hurd, Milford.
frank NJ. Hurd. Milford.
ames A. Hart, Jr., Milford.
.lyde ] HynsOn, New York City.
Nm. r. Jester. Georgetown.
'orman c. Jones, Georgetown.
-odney s. Jones. Laurei.
orman B Joseph. Rehoboth.
rcnlDald d. Lank, Milford.
lillian Littleton, Milford.
ddisOn L. Murphy, rarmington.
lizard Passwaters, Milford.
arl Rust, Georgetown.
Gorge A. Shahan, Dover.
rthur A. Stille, Wilmington.
I'M p. Stilley, Wilmington.
larles Still. Milford.
lillian H. Still. Milford.
lillian Wales, Milford.
'rtram Waddington, Clarks Mills.
N. Y.
B. B will be mobilized at the
DRY in Milford on or about july
and remain her approximately
weeks. This will probably be-
last National Guard Company in
'rd for some time, as the status
change on that date from Ma
Guard to Regular Army. Capt.
on has received orders to enlist
for the National Guard Of Della
up to the time a person is not-
hat he is drafted In other words
a person is notified he is draft
e cannot enlist, but must 20 to
he is assigned. Persons who
now are assured by the Secre-
OF War that they will be dis
ed on their own application af-
e war.
recruiting Office is open at the
ry every day and night, includ-
unday. where information will
dly given.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
RATE OF PAY FOR GCARDSMEN
STATE OF DELAWARE
Office OF THE
ADJUTANT GENERAL

STATE OF DELAWARE
Office OF THE
ADJUTANT GENERAL
WILMINGTON.
Bulletin No. 10.
Inc following letter from the Chief.
military Bureau, is published for the
information and guidance of all con-
cerned:
WAR DEPARTMENT
MILITIA BUREAU
WASHINGTON
NIB S2471
May 81, 1917.
From: The Chief, Militia Bureau
TO- All Adjutants General of
States Except Nevadal.
Territory of Hawaii, Dist.
OF Columbia; all officers in
Charge of Militia Affairs at
Department Headquarters.
and all Inspector Instruct
ors.
Voluntary Enlistment.
l.. The Secretary of War directs /
me to inform you that no order stoD- !
ping voluntary enlistments on June |
}, 1917, is contemplated, and that per-
sons registered as required BY the
service law may continue to
enlist voluntarily until they been ac-
ually drafter for service under the
ielective draft law.
:. These voluntary enlistments
nay be in the Regular Army. Navy 1
darine Corps or National Guard. both
n and out Of Federal service.
WAI. A. MANN.
Brig. Gen. General STAFF.
y command of Governor Townsend. a
1. P. WICKERSHAM. e
The Adj. Gen, Chief Of STAFF t
Rate OF pay per month of the Ma r
onal Guard as provided in the Act
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08

In addition to the above pay. a sol
der receives from the government his
clothing and subsistence.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08

These figures are just about what
Director Kerr counted upon. OF
course, all will not be available for
the nghting line, as exemptions will
weed out large number of aliens
and physically unfit.
1882 Claim Exemption.
OF the 1894 registered in Whining
ton, 1892 claimed exemption from
military duty for various reasons. The
Wilmington registration is classified
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-08
22,Ol4 Men REGISTERED
IN DELAWARE, TUESDAY
Wilmington, With Total OF 1914
Leads; Sussex Second With BAT.
No Trouble Throughout State.

Registration Results Seen at a GIanc,
Total State Registration 22JOI4
Wilmington total I2.914
Rural New Castle total 3.469
Kent OIs1
sussex 3,477
Biggest Wilmington district,
4th dist. 18th ward 2S4
Smallest Wilmington dis.
triet, 18th, 5th ward IS
Biggest Ward-Nlnth I.s39
Smallest Ward-FOurth 657
Delaware's first military registra-
tion day has gone into history. along
with those OF the other states Of the
Union, and from the point of view of
the citizenry's responsiveness it was
an unqualified success. Approximate
iy $4,000 young men between the ages
OF 2l and 81 went to the registration
polls and answered the questions pro-
pounded to them by Uncle Sam and
signed their names to the cards upon
which their answeres were written
OF this $4,000 Wilmington gives no
less than 1914
White and black, citizen, declarant
and alien, they obeyed the order of |
Congress and the President unresery- |
edly and without remonstrance, show |
ing spirit of willingness that was
particularly pleasing to every official
who had anything to do with the cen
sus-taking, from Director George H.
Kerr down to humblest assistant to
the district registrars.
The machinery devised to meet the
situation-one entirely without pre-
cedent-worked to perfection, espe-
nfaIIW in
Castle and Kent County were but lit
tie behind. Sussex, where the dis
tanees from polling places to rail-
roads or communications, are greater 6
than in the upper counties, was de-
ayed.
The States Returns. =
Here are the figures for Whining 5
on, rural New Castle, Kent and Sus- s
lex, as officially reported by the re- 81
'pective registration boards to Di- e
ectOF Kerr. >,
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-22
Good Roads Men Meet.

Chapel HiIl.-'The North Carolina
Road Institute met in it's fourth an
nual session at the University, with
nearly a hundred engineers. and road
men present. r. T. Brown, engin-
eeF in charge of road construction in
Davidson county, brought along with
him the fifteen county patrolmen. The
institute spent much time in the dis
cussion of problems of Road Admin.
istration and Organization.
Director Joseph Hyde Prett gave
the leading discussion on Federal Aid
in Road Construction and North Car
olinas Apportionment of Federal
Aid" State Engineer w. s. Falls
made clear the advantages of Con-
tracts Being Made by the State High
way Commission Jointly with County
Road Officials" DR.. Pratt also spoke
on the "Proportionment of County or
Township Road Fund as Regards Con-
struction and Maintenance" There
was held conference of county road
commissioners with the State High
way Commissioners. Some time was
given to demonstrations with road
building machinery, which has been
made available through the courtesy
OF several manufacturers.
Two lectures with elaborate illus.
trations help make up the program.